The following are trustee reports from the June 20 Floral Park village board meeting. Deputy Mayor Kevin Greene reported that work on Magnolia Avenue curbs and sidewalks is almost complete. The sod is being installed along the curb lawn on the south side of Magnolia Avenue. Weather permitting the contractor expects to start the roadwork portion the first week in July. After work is complete on Magnolia Avenue, the contractor will begin work on Concord Street to replace the curbs and aprons, and to overlay the road.

Deputy Mayor Greene also reported that the fire department responded to 102 alarms over the past four weeks. With summer upon us, the fire chief's office asked that residents take extra caution when starting their barbecue grills.

He also expressed his cndo0lences to the families of all the young adults who lost their lives in the car accident on Plainfield Avenue and to the families of Bobby Getschel and Tom Brancella, who also passed away.

Trustee Gerry Bambrick reported that Floral Park police have recently seen an increase in cases of identity theft where credit has been fraudulently obtained in resident names. Residents are reminded to protect themselves by not divulging personal vital informat5ion, such as Social Security numbers, particularly on the Internet unless done through a secure program. Also, periodically, check credit reports on yourself to see if there is any fraudulent activity in your name.

Residents and business owners are reminded to update their alarm system cards with the Floral Park police, Many times police will call a listed contact number and find that the person is no longer linked to that address. Even if you do not have an alarm, you can still register information about your residence or business with the department, Trustee Bambrick noted.

Moreover, Trustee Bambrick reported that on June 10, the day of the Belmont stakes, police issued several quality of life summonses for open alcohol containers and disorderly conduct. All summonses are returnable to Floral Park Village Justice Court.

Trustee Bambrick further reported that during May the department issued 25 building permits, 27 plumbing permits, 25 electrical permits, 12 fence permits and nine miscellaneous permits. Last month was an extremely busy month for the building department, Trustee Bambrick said. The estimated construction costs for permits issued was $2,586,500. This construction cost is the highest estimated cost in any one-month period for the department. The major projects include four new houses (three on Plainfield Avenue), the bank renovation at 15 Verbena Avenue and the façade renovations at Flowerview Garden Apartments.

In addition to the permits issued, the Architectural Design Review Board heard 16 new cases and two re-hearings June 28. The Zoning Board is holding a special meeting and will hear six new cases July 19.

This is the time of year that residential pools are inspected, Trustee Bambrick noted. The building department has inspected 25 percent of village pools thus far.

Trustee Bambrick also expressed his condolences to the families of the car accident victims and the families of Bobby Getschel and Tom Brancella.

Trustee Tom Tweedy reported that the road overlay program is progressing on King Street and Emerson Avenue. The concrete work has been completed, which includes driveway aprons and curbing. The next step will be milling the curb line and raising manhole and valve covers, which were expected to take place this week. The roads will receive an overlay of two inches of asphalt. All residents on these streets will be notified in writing when each stage is scheduled to begin.

The sidewalk inspector has started inspecting sidewalks and curbs on Clover Avenue. Residents will be notified by mail if their sidewalk or curb is in need of repair.

The Department of Public Works will be closed Tuesday, July 4. Residents should refer to the sanitation schedule for changes in collection for this week.

Now that the pool is open and the Recreation Center is in full operation, be aware that the Department of Public Works facility is also very active in this area. Pay close attention to Stop signs and no parking zones, and, most importantly, slow down for the safety of all, Trustee Tweedy added.

On behalf of the Brancella family, Trustee Tweedy thanked everyone for their support during this difficult time. Trustee Tweedy also expressed his condolences to the families of the young adults who died in the car accident and to the Getschel family for the loss of their son, Robert.

Trustee James Rhatigan reported that Jessica MacLeod tendered her resignation to the library board of trustees. Jessica served with distinction as secretary to the library board and has accepted a position with a neighboring library. "We wish Jessica success in her new endeavors," Trustee Rhatigan said.

Trustee Rhatigan also reported that swimming pool subscriptions through June 15 totaled 1,076 families, 72 couples, 207 individuals and 364 seniors. Applications are still being accepted for pool membership and can be obtained at the Recreation/Pool Building. "Our hot and humid weather should be an incentive to those procrastinating about joining the pool," Trustee Rhatigan said.

On Saturday, July 8, the Recreation Department will host the tennis "Blueberry Mixed Round Robin Doubles Tournament." Same day registration runs from 8 a.m. to 8:20 am. with the tournament following. An entry fee of $5 is required.

Trustee Rhatigan also expressed his condolences to the families of the young adults tragically lost in a car accident and to the Getschel family on the loss of their son, Bobby Getschel. Trustee Rhatigan said he had the pleasure of sharing the company of Tom Brancella on a number of occasions and that he will miss his talents and camaraderie and expressed his deepest sympathy to the Tweedy and Brancella families.

Mayor Phil Guarnieri said the Belmont Stakes Street Fair June 9, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Floral Park, was extremely successful. The streets were crowded, the music was great and the spirit of the business community was there, he said. "Everyone was concerned that the fair might be rained out but fortunately, the rain held off until about 10 p.m. when the fair was just about over," he added.

Along with fellow trustees, Mayor Guarnieri attended the start of the Louis DiGregorio Run to Remember 5K race June 109. Louis, a young resident, tragically lost his life a few years ago. However, Mayor Guarnieri said, good things can come out of tragic events and a lot of money has been raised in Louis' memory to further aneurysm research. More than 200 runners pre-registered for the race and many others signed up at the time of the race.

Mayor Guarnieri also attended the opening of the pool June 10. Although it was not the best weather for swimming, a few youngsters showed up and enjoyed their first swim of the season,

Mayor Guarnieri also attended the Friends of the Floral Park Library book sale, which ran Saturday, June 10, and Sunday, June 11, in Centennial Hall. Books give a home a soul and they also give a village a soul, Mayor Guarnieri said.

The mayor also attended a memorial service at Floral Park Memorial High School June 20 for all the victims of the fatal car accident on Plainfield Avenue and also for Bobby Getschel who passed away June 15. The parents of Kevin McArthur and Bobby Getschel posthumously received their sons' high school diplomas.

Mayor Guarnieri joins everyone in expressing his deepest sympathy to the families who tragically lost their children. "To the Class of 2006, a remarkable group of young people, it is a difficult time in your lives," he said. "You have to know that once in a while life will break your heart. So when you face tragedy you can either be destroyed by it or you can be deepened by it. The years teach things the days never know and you will, in God's good time, place it in its proper place," he said.