Mineola Village Council approves catering truck permit and residential conversions

The Mineola Village Board convened on May 14, 2025, for a public hearing and work session, addressing several key agenda items. The meeting commenced with a motion to approve bills and payroll, which passed unanimously.

The board then reviewed a request from J and S Catering for a permit to operate a catering truck along specified routes from Monday to Friday. This annual request was approved without opposition.

Next, the board addressed a request to remove a handicap reserved parking space at 218 Lincoln Avenue. The removal was justified by the resident's reasoning, and the motion to authorize this change was also approved.

The discussion continued with a resolution to grant a one-dollar-per-hour pay increase to highway division employee Dylan Savory for obtaining his national certified pool and spa operator certification. This increase was approved, acknowledging the importance of certified operators for pool maintenance.

Mr. Gibbons presented two applications for converting retail spaces into apartments. The first application involved 176 Jericho Turnpike, which aims to add a second floor of apartments to the existing structure. The second application concerned 143 Jericho Turnpike, proposing to convert the first floor of retail space into two apartments. Both applications received approval following the Nassau County Planning Commission's local determinations.

The board also discussed water infiltration issues at the Harrison Avenue garage, which the village has occupied for two years but does not yet own. A proposal for $15,000 to retain an engineering firm to assess the situation was presented. The board emphasized the need for the MTA to address these issues before the village takes full ownership. This proposal was approved unanimously.

The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss a personnel issue. Overall, the session was marked by collaborative decision-making and a focus on community development and infrastructure improvements.