The following are trustee reports from the Aug. 8 village board meeting. Deputy Mayor Kevin Greene reported that the fire department responded to 103 alarms during July - 71 medical emergencies and 32 fire emergencies. Deputy Mayor Greene also said he was happy to report that all the major construction work is completed on Concord Street and Magnolia Avenue. The contractor has a few punch list items that he will be working on for the next few weeks, such as line striping. "We did experience a few issues with the top coat between Ward and Adam Streets," he noted. "The contractor addressed the condition and we will be talking with the contractor and our engineer. The contractor suggested, and we agreed, that it would be a better idea to complete the planting of the sod in September when the weather is a little cooler. As you will see, some of the sod that was planted earlier did not fare well with the high heat conditions. The final phase of the project will be completed when we plant trees in November. I would like to once again thank all residents in the area for their patience and apologize for any inconvenience."

Trustee Gerry Bambrick reported that on Aug. 2 an alert bank employee at the Commerce Bank on Jericho Turnpike notified police when a customer presented a forged driver's license in order to obtain a debit card. Police Officer Kratochvil responded, investigated the incident and arrested a Valley Stream resident for criminal possession of a forged instrument.

In recent weeks, patrols have come across several intoxicated teenagers in the streets, Trustee Bambrick continued. In some instances, medical assistance was required and in other instances parents were notified to pick up their children. Several youths were coming from unsupervised house parties where parents were away. The legal drinking age in New York State is 21. Merchants are reminded that failure to ask for proof of age when selling alcoholic beverages to ensure purchaser is not under age may result in prosecution.

A resident notified police Aug. 4 of a motorist who may have been driving while intoxicated on Floral Boulevard. Police Officer McCarthy arrived at the scene and made an arrest. The person was transported to Nassau County Central Testing for a breathalyzer test and charged with DWI.

Police were called to Tulip Avenue and Iris Avenue Aug. 4 where a pedestrian was robbed. Two subjects pushed the complainant and grabbed her cell phone. The subjects fled on bicycles toward the railroad station. Detectives are investigating the incident.

Residents and business owners are reminded to visit the police department to update their alarm file and emergency contact information to ensure that proper and timely notification can be made in case of an emergency. These forms can be obtained at police headquarters.

Trustee Bambrick reported that during June the department issued 16 plumbing permits, 14 electrical permits, 15 fence permits and 11 miscellaneous permits.

Application for a two-story addition to 107 Orchid Street has been issued. A few years ago this property filed for a sub-division.

The house at 10 Rose Avenue was demolished and a building permit for a new house has been issued.

In addition to the permits issued, the Architectural Review Board heard 12 new cases and five re-hearings July 18, and the Zoning Board of Appeals heard five cases. There is no Zoning Board of Appeals meeting in August.

Trustee Tom Tweedy reported that the sidewalks and curbs that were marked for repair on Clover Avenue and Maple Avenue have been completed. Repairs on Elm Avenue were scheduled to start Aug. 14. Walnut Avenue has been inspected and marked for repair. "We are hoping to finish inspections and repairs by the fall for the remainder of the West End from Chestnut Avenue to Larch Avenue. If anyone has questions about the sidewalk program, you may call the Department of Public Works at 326-6320," Trustee Tweedy noted.

Public Works is in the process of sprucing up the exterior of Centennial Hall by painting the exterior trim and front columns. In a few weeks, Reliance Firehouse will have its entire exterior painted by an outside contractor.

Trustee Tweedy thanked Ken Tymecki and commended the supervisors and all Public Works employees, including sanitation workers, recyclers, laborers, groundskeepers and Tree Department employees, all of whom worked diligently throughout the recent heat wave. He expressed appreciation for everyone's efforts to service residents in the extreme heat.

Trustee James Rhatigan reported that as of July 27 pool memberships for the 2006 season exceeded the number of memberships received for the complete 2005 season. Membership at the pool so far this season is comprised of 1,242 families, 88 couples, 259 individuals and 389 senior citizens. Although we do not expect to receive many more memberships, sometimes there are late arrivals, Trustee Rhatigan said. Please note that the pool continues to be financially self-sustaining.

Mayor Phil Guarnieri reported that he and Trustees Rhatigan and Tweedy attended the opening of the Artie Hunt Baseball Tournament Thursday, July 27. Artie Hunt was very devoted to the Floral Park Little League and it is wonderful to have a tournament named in his honor, Mayor Guarnieri said.

He further noted that one of the nice things about the weather getting warm is having the opportunity to walk around and enjoy the beauty of the village. Residents who have lived in the village for a long time say that the village is more attractive and beautiful than when they moved here. Over the past couple of months the village has become enhanced by the reconstruction of Magnolia Avenue. "This was a project of Olympian dimensions," he said. "The road came out very well with only a few bumps along the way that needed to be rectified."

The cost of the project was approximately $610,000 and funding came from two sources: Community Development and C.H.I.P.S. monies, which is federal highway improvement monies secured through New York State.

Statistically, the project broke down with approximately 2,800 feet of roadway completely reconstructed on Magnolia Avenue and Concord Street; 500 feet of 18-inch diameter drainage pipe installed as well as three new catch basins on Concord Street to eliminate the existing water ponding/flooding conditions that deluged the intersections of Magnolia Avenue and Concord Street after heavy rainfalls; approximately one mile of new concrete curb and gutters were installed; 18,000 square feet of sidewalk replacement; 7,500 square feet of concrete driveway apron replacement; 71,000 square feet of existing asphalt roadway recycling, including injection of 18,000 gallons of emulsified asphalt to stabilize the new roadway sub-base; all in all, there was nearly 2,000 tons of asphalt replacement; removal and re-installation of approximately 15 sewer and water manholes as well as approximately 40 water and gas valve boxes; and relocation and replacement of approximately a quarter mile of gas main. Striping and new signage is yet to be done and there are plans to plant approximately 31 new trees to replace the 15 trees that were removed in order to reconstruct the road.

Mayor Guarnieri thanked the residents for their patience throughout the duration of this project. He also thanked Village Engineer Ed Palmer, Superintendent of Public Works Ken Tymecki and Deputy Mayor Kevin Greene for their collaborative efforts.