• July 2006 - Vision LI presents initial recommendations based on February 2006 public meeting.

• Fall 2006/Winter 2007 - Board reviewed, analyzed and formulated revisions.

• Winter 2006-07 - New local laws passed:

• Control and planning of residential home subdivision.

• Expansion of office residence/commercial areas along Conklin and Fulton (Rt. 109).

• Illegal housing - Increased fine to $3,500 and increased enforcement.

• Parkland fund - Fee per building lot to be utilized for park and village green improvement.

• Architectural Review Board - Planning Board will assume new responsibility.

• February 2007 - Complete Visioning Plan and zoning map added to website.

(Visit www.farmingdalevillage.org website to view entire documents).

• March 2007 - Building moratorium extended to June 2007.

• Village code revision expected to be completed by summer 2007.

• November 2006 - Moody's Investors Service upgrades credit rating to A3 from Baa1, citing vastly improved financial position (i.e. increasing equity reserve, elimination of water revenue transfer and improved cost controls)

• Fall 2006 - Successfully completed $2.6 million roadway bond to fund Phase IV road construction.

• Calendar 2006 - two part-time positions eliminated due to reduction in contractor enforcement along Conklin Street. Currently two part time evening and three part time morning/afternoon officers employed.

• Winter 2006 - Began enforcement of new illegal housing law.

Courts

• Winter 2006 - Hired firm to streamline ticket response and reduce court appearance.

• July 2006 - Installation of new software system for wireless reading completed.

• Wireless meter replacement proceeding on schedule.

• Quarterly billing - projected to start in November 2007.

• February 2007- Completed purchased of a new rescue ambulance (cost $163,000).

• Fall 2006 - Red Alert system (to speed rescue response time) activated.

• October 2006 - Purchased new chief's car.

• February 2007 - Decommission and proposed sale of pumper truck 922.

• Winter 2007 - Discussion of long-term capital plan for equipment replacement under the direction of Deputy Mayor Joseph Rachiele.

• Ongoing technology upgrade to streamline and improve productivity and communication.

• March 2006 - Vehicle fuel monitoring system installed.

• October 2006 - Personnel time monitoring system installed.

• November 2006 - Building Dept. software to streamline the permit construction process implemented.

• July 2006 - Partial gutter replacement (funded by $25,000 grant from Nassau Legislator Dave Mejias).

• Fall 2006 / Winter 2007 - Under the direction of Trustee George "Butch" Starkie, review of service contracts (new and established yearly renewals) involving village engineering firm, administration, and DPW, resulting in savings of thousands of dollars. His expertise complements the detailed expense review established when this administration took office under the direction of Trustee Thomas Langon.

• January 2007 - Purchase of three new multi-purpose trucks to replace aging / high maintenance fleet.

• Upgrade of Ridge Road facility improving safety, electricity and extending the life of the building.

• Proposed the purchase of a new street sander vehicle for new budget year (est. cost $180,000).

Redevelopment / Renovation

130 and 150 Secatogue Avenue apartment complexes (private project)

• August 2006 - Purchase of property by Fairfield properties Inc.

• Interior renovations of the building to be completed by spring 2007.

• Rehabilitation of exterior facade of the building to be completed by summer 2007.

Roadway construction (Phase IV) (public project)

• August 2006 - Water main replacement completed.

• Roadway replacement employing state of the art traffic calming technology (funded by an $180,000 grant from State Senator Kemp Hannon) on Prospect Street scheduled to commence in March 2007. Project expanded to include Puritan and Quaker lanes (funded by an additional $300,000 grant from State Senator Kemp Hannon).

Farmingdale Plaza storefront (private project)

• December 2006 - Opening of Starbucks completes restoration of the Plaza.

675 Conklin Street apartment complex (private project)

• Purchase of property by Fairfield Properties Inc. completed in spring 2006.

• Rehabilitation of exterior facade of the building and parking lot completed in fall 2006.

Village Green Renovation

• Secured $25,000 grant from Nassau Legislator Dave Mejias for new handicap accessibility, landscaping and additional estate fencing.

• Tricentennial tree moved next to the Gazebo under the direction of Trustee Starkie.

• Winter 2007- Gazebo area portion of brick walkway completed.

• Center portion of brick walkway to be completed by spring 2007.

Acquisition of new "Northside pocket park" property at Bethpage road and North Main Street.

• Secured with the assistance of Nassau Legislator Dave Mejias the purchase of county property for $1,000 for the express purpose of preserving the land as a pocket park.

• Secured $40,000 grant from Nassau Legislator Dave Mejias for materials and equipment.

• Expected completion by summer 2007. (Look for article in the April Newsletter)

Grengras (Staples/Hudson Street) park

• Secured $25,000 grant in 2006 and $10,000 grant in 2007 from Nassau Legislator Dave Mejias for new playground equipment and replacement of fencing.

• Expected completion by summer 2007.

• Street light holiday decoration on Main Street provided by the mayor and board. Village Green and Street decorations installed under the direction of Trustee Patricia A. Christiansen.

• Decision made for placement of Village Green water fountain and donation of funds by Fire Dept.