Two proposals are being considered for the improvement to Plandome Road. The proposals, developed through extensive research, would have a major impact on the residents of the village and, in the opinion of the Plandome Village Board, require their notification and input.

The board has designated Tuesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. as the date and time for the discussion of the options for the improvement to Plandome Road.

The first proposal is a comprehensive repair project, costs $1,243,750, raises taxes by 11 percent and takes 19 months to complete.

The second proposal scales back on the original design and targets only drainage and shoulders for improvement, eliminates the relocation of utilities and the replacement of the concrete roadbed, costs $600,000, raises taxes 5.5 percent and takes nine months to complete.

Residents will have the opportunity to review these matters at the June board meeting and assess the merits and costs to each plan. Funding for both projects will be discussed.

Also on the agenda will be a discussion of a change to the village's vehicle and traffic law. Plandome Road handles 7000 vehicles a day, three percent of which is village traffic. The trustees are considering the following:

* 20 MPH speed Limit

* 15 MPH warning signs on curve

* No thru trucking

At its May 12 regular meeting, in addition to discussing highways, the board adopted rules for the use of Plandome Village Green . The rules are designed to make equitable the use of the Village Green by the residents.

Written application must be made to the village at least 30 days prior to the event, accompanied by a certificate of insurance and fee. The size of the group determines the fee. A group of 1-40 will be charged $25. The complete set of rules is available at the Village Hall.

As part of the general updating of the village map, the board agrees that the present designation on the village map for the property south of Willets Lane should be removed and a line be drawn where the property meets with Plandome Road. In addition, since the property is used as a driveway, the homes on the south side of Willets Lane should not have front yard restrictions. Notices are being sent to all residents affected by the change in designation and a public hearing will be held on the matter.

Scott Wilson, fire department commissioner, informed the board that John Blascovich is heading the department's equipment study with an eye to the purchase of a new fire engine in 1999. Specifications are being drawn up and the committee will review options prior to its recommendations to the trustees for purchase.

Scott Wilson also reported that the department was fortunate to have Ron Poons, a flashover survivor, as a speaker. Speaking with a survivor's intelligence, Ron stressed the need for fireman always to respond in "full gear." The informational meeting had a powerful impact and its lesson was well received by the volunteers who attended.

Finally, the board congratulated Tim Rice on being awarded Certification as Registered Municipal Clerk. The award recognizes his professional competency, education and experience set by the New York Association of City and Village Clerks. Rice is one of 21 in a membership of 676 to hold this honor.

The next board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 8 p.m. at the Village Hall.