The following are trustee reports from the Dec. 5 village board meeting.

Deputy Mayor Kevin Greene reported that the fire chiefs and members would like to thank everyone who contributed to the "Operation Wounded Warrior" campaign. It was a great success and the donations are going to be welcomed by soldiers. Fire department members loaded trucks and headed for Virginia earlier this month.

During November, the department responded to 65 medical calls and 26 fire calls for a total of 91 calls. The department would like to remind residents to have their chimneys cleaned and their boilers inspected in preparation for the heating season. A dirty chimney and a boiler not operating at top performance can contribute to elevated levels of carbon monoxide or the chance of a fire, Deputy Mayor Greene reminded.

Deputy Mayor Greene also reported that he attended an information program sponsored by the Town of North Hempstead on the reverse 911 calling system. This system can make thousands of calls to residents in a short period of time to inform them of an emergency situation. Deputy Mayor Greene said he would speak with people from Nassau County and the Town of Hempstead to see if this system can be implemented.

Trustee Gerry Bambrick reported that revised applications for building and plumbing permits are being finalized. The new applications are required due to state changes in Title 19. With these new changes, the superintendent of the building department has decided to condense the applications and eliminate separate permit applications for different types of work. For example, there are separate applications for demolition, additions, new buildings and accessory buildings. In the future, there will be one application covering these, which will cut down on paperwork and cut back on printing costs.

Another modification that is being made is to the instruction sheet for building permit applications. The new instruction sheet delineates the requirements for filing and gives an estimated time line for each phase of the permit process. The new filing process includes a filing form that the building department will use in tracking permits. The goal of this new process, according to Trustee Bambrick, is to give anyone in the department the ability to determine where the project is in the permit process from filing to issuance of completion of certificate. This new filing process will be in use by the first of the year and monitored for any needed improvements by the building superintendent.

The building department is researching software to transfer information in the property files to an electronic database. Currently, the building superintendent is working with a consultant to develop a program for this purpose. This is a long-term project in which the superintendent expects to utilize department's personnel to perform the work.

Finally, licenses for contractors, plumbers and electricians have been mailed and returned licenses are being processed. There are no problems anticipated with the turnaround time on these licenses.

Further, Trustee Bambrick thanked everyone for their expressions of condolence on the passing of his brother, Eugene.

Trustee Tom Tweedy thanked the Department of Public Works for all their efforts in conjunction with the Floral Park Junior Woman's Club in organizing this year's tree lighting in Memorial Park Dec. 1. Trustee Tweedy also thanked the department for decorating the village with holiday decorations so quickly after Thanksgiving.

He also reported that a very large tree was uprooted and fell at 230 Plainfield Avenue. Electrical wires were pulled down causing electricity to go out in the area, including village hall, which, fortunately, has generator backup. There were no service interruptions in the police department or fire department. By 2:30 a.m. LIPA had repaired the downed wires and restored electrical service to the area. Public Works was called at 2:30 a.m. to remove the tree and by 7:30 a.m. all that was left was a large hole on the front lawn.

Trustee Tweedy also reported that recently an outside contractor installed a dry well at the corner of Cherry Street and Beech Street to resolve a water runoff at that intersection. Public Works is working to resolve other drainage issues around the village, such as at the corner of Covert Avenue and Cisney Avenue and West Poplar Street and Cedar Place.

Trustee Rhatigan reported that the library is sponsoring a number of upcoming programs. The adult division will conduct a reverse mortgage program Jan. 9, their evening book club Jan. 11, a driver safety course Jan. 17 and a long-term care program Jan. 18. A number of age-specific programs will also be offered for young adults and children. Additional information can be found at the library or by visiting www.nassaulibrary.org/fpark.

With regard to the library, Trustee Rhatigan also acknowledged the efforts of one of the village's volunteers. Owing to additional duties that he has undertaken in his roles with the American Legion and the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Ned Johnson has found it necessary to resign his position as library board member. Ned served the board for a number of years in an effective and forthright manner, Trustee Rhatigan noted. "Ned will be missed on the board and he is thanked for his continuing dedication to village activities, particularly in the area of veteran affairs."

Mayor Phil Guarnieri reported that he was at Centennial Hall Dec. 2 for "Operation Wounded Warrior." Channel 12 was there covering the event as the 1st Battalion, including Floral Park, Stewart Manor, Garden City, Garden City Park, New Hyde Park and Franklin Square fire departments joined together to collect care packages from local residents for wounded soldiers. Mayor Guarnieri congratulated the fire department volunteers for not only protecting the villages but for supporting this nation's brave soldiers.

He said he also attended the Titans Football awards ceremony Dec. 3. "This program has been growing over the years and was especially successful this year due in part to their current president, Al Cappelli," he said.

He also attended the Floral Park Junior Woman's Club tree lighting Dec. 1. Due to inclement weather, celebrations were held in Memorial Hall at Our Lady of Victory Church with the spirit of Christmas very much alive. Mayor Guarnieri thanked the Junior Woman's Club for coordinating this auspicious holiday event.

The mayor also attended the Stewart Manor tree lighting ceremony Dec. 2 with Stewart Manor Mayor Joseph Troiano and Town Supervisor Kate Murray. Mayor Guarnieri said "it is great to be partners with Stewart Manor" and that he enjoyed the old-fashioned Christmas celebration and horse-drawn carriage.

On motion by Trustee Tweedy, seconded by Trustee Rhatigan and carried unanimously, Mayor Guarnieri recessed the meeting at 8:25 p.m.