The following are trustee reports from the Tuesday, May 18 board meeting at Floral Park Village Hall.

Trustee Phil Guarnieri reported that in the next few weeks, the village's overlay contractor will begin work on resurfacing Birch Street from Tulip Avenue to Floral Parkway. The overlay process involves replacement of a limited amount of damaged curbing and low driveway aprons that will be affected by adding an overlay of asphalt to the existing road surface. The gutters along the curb line will be milled down about two inches deep and six feet wide to maintain the proper grade for water run-off. Manhole covers and utility shut-off covers will also be raised to meet the new level of asphalt. The overlay process being used is a much less expensive alternative to total road reconstruction and will provide years of smooth driving.

This past harsh winter has all but erased much of the line striping on roadways throughout the village. The Highway Department is preparing to re-stripe the village roadways with a combination of paint and thermoplastic materials. This effort will be ongoing throughout the summer.

There was a plant sale at Centennial Gardens May 15 and Guarnieri said he was there at 10:30 a.m. along with many residents. "It was a beautiful day and many people took the opportunity to buy plants to beautify their property and also to tour Centennial Gardens," he said. He complimented all those people who put so much effort, time and dedication into making Centennial Gardens such a beautiful place.

Trustee Kevin Greene said the department announced last month the receipt of the new 2004 Pierce Hook and Ladder truck. Department members are currently training on the new truck. The old hook and ladder truck will remain in service until members have had sufficient training on the new truck.

Senator Michael Balboni recently presented the department with another grant from New York State for $17,000. This is the second grant that was received from New York State and now totals $111,000.

Greene said the Emergency Management Committee met weeks ago to continue working on an emergency action plan for Floral Park. Two documents currently being reviewed include the Public Works Agreement that, if adopted, will improve the village's response to emergency conditions that are related to weather emergencies. The second document, a communication protocol document, will establish a plan for the village board to maintain communication and update residents on emergency conditions within Floral Park.

The department will be holding its annual fire inspection at Fire Headquarters May 31 at 8:30 a.m., prior to the start of the Memorial Day parade. The village board conducts the inspection.

Greene also reminded residents that Spirit Days are Friday, Sept. 17 through Sunday, Sept. 19. Any organization or local business interested in participating in the weekend festivities should contact village hall at 326-6300.

Trustee Gerry Bambrick reported that the Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale Saturday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bambrick also reported that the Citizens with Disabilities Committee had to reschedule the public meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, at the Recreation/Pool Building to Thursday, June 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend this meeting and express their ideas and concerns regarding problems encountered by physically challenged residents. Last fall, the Citizens with Disabilities Committee held a similar meeting, which was very successful. Because of that meeting, a new hydraulic water-pressure chairlift that raises and lowers handicapped individuals into the pool is being installed, which replaces the hand-cranked one that is currently there.

Trustee Tom Tweedy reported that on Saturday, May 15, the staff at the Recreation Center held a very successful registration for the all-day camps and the tennis camp. The all-day camp has sold out for all sessions and the tennis camp has limited openings in the final five weeks only.

The Recreation/Pool Booklet has been mailed out to all residents. Tweedy thanked Recreation Director Kurt Meyfohrt and Pool Director Thomas Dillon for their efforts in compiling all the information in the booklet and also thanked the staff for stuffing the envelopes. A special thank you was extended to Ginny Coughlin, a member of the Pool Committee who volunteered for two days stuffing envelopes. Tweedy urged residents to register for pool membership by June 1 to avoid paying a higher fee.

The cement work around the pool has been completed and the caulking of the pool is approximately 90 percent complete. Paint and preparation of the pool is ongoing.

Tweedy said that Kurt Meyfohrt and Steve Galasso have received instruction in "Geese Peace," a humane way of controlling the goose population. It seems to have had a positive effect because the goose population appears to be dwindling, Tweedy said.

Registration for sports camps and summer programs will be held June 5, 6, 12 and 13. The Recreation Booklet should be kept handy as it provides residents with all the information about the Recreation Center.

Mayor Ann Corbett reported that the pool is opening for the season Saturday, June 19, at noon.

She also noted she was a guest at the Armed Forces Day celebration May 15 in South Floral Park. This is the 14th year that South Floral Park has celebrated Armed Forces Day and is one of the few villages that celebrates this day. "It was a very nice ceremony honoring people currently serving in our military," she said.

She reminded residents that Memorial Day is being observed Monday, May 31. The American Legion, in cooperation with the village, will sponsor a parade beginning at 10 a.m. A ceremony in Memorial Park at 11 a.m. will follow. The annual inspection of the Floral Park Fire Department will take place in front of village hall at 8:30 a.m. prior to the start of the parade.

Mayor Corbett also reported that the village presented a proposal to the Masonic Temple to purchase the building. The proposal was for $600,000 plus a 99-year lease, which would allow Masonic Lodge members to use the third and fourth floors of the building. A letter was received from Alan Redvanly, a trustee of the Masonic Temple, rejecting the village's offer. However, negotiations are still ongoing between the village and the trustees of the Masonic Temple. The mayor said she'd keep residents informed as to any further developments.

On motion by Trustee Guarnieri, seconded by Trustee Tweedy and carried unanimously, Mayor Corbett recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m.