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Trustees debate security patrol contract; counsel recommends public hearings and 30‑day notice option
Summary
Trustees discussed whether to continue a private security patrol that costs the village roughly $17,900 per month (~$215,000 per year). Counsel noted the contract allows termination with 30 days' notice; board members recommended public hearings and metrics reporting before any action.
The board held an extended discussion about the village's private security patrol contract, which trustees said costs approximately $17,900 per month (about $215,000 annually). Trustees pressed for metrics, examples of patrol effectiveness and public input before deciding whether to continue funding the contract.
Counsel explained the existing contract can be terminated with 30 days' notice and said any termination or renewal could be handled by board resolution following public notice. Several trustees recommended scheduling public hearings similar to the original approval process to gather resident feedback; one trustee suggested meeting with Nassau County Police Department to review calls and outcomes before deciding.
No action to terminate or renew was taken. Trustees requested staff arrange public hearings, gather metrics on patrol activity and provide a clear timeline and notice to the patrol provider if the board seeks to end the contract.
