Residents, present at the Nov. 10 Plandome Board meeting, voiced their concerns about the hazards of traffic on Brookside Drive. Of concern is the speeding, particularly at peak train times. The concern about spending is heightened by the fact that so many young children are now in the area.

In a letter to the board, Werner Pleus asked the members to consider a lower speed limit with effective enforcement. In addition to the posting of a lower speed limit, the village might consider a camera to monitor the traffic and send out "administrative notices." The remedies offered are meant to focus attention on the speedsters and make the road safer for its young residents. Mr. Pleus noted especially the intersection of North Drive and Brookside Drive.

Another area identified as particularly hazardous is the intersection of Brookside Drive and Valley Road. The concern is the dense shrubs that block the visibility and create a "blind" intersection. The village was asked to look into the trimming back of the hedges or the possibility of their removal to allow for improved visibility.

Trustee Betty Craco acknowledged the concerns of the residents and said she and Mayor Brian Vincent would meet with the police and seek a remedy to the speeding and address the hazards of the intersections noted.

Henry Sikorski, highway commissioner, brought the board up to date on the study of truck traffic on Plandome Road. With the village considering banning through truck traffic, a four-week study is under way to assess the impact of such a ban on alternate routes.

The board will take into consideration the concerns of the North Hempstead Contractors Association represented by Frank Scobbo and Phil DeJana. Vincent said the banning of through truck traffic on Plandome Road is not exclusively a Plandome issue and the Town of North Hempstead, Plandome Heights, Plandome Manor and the other surrounding communities will be consulted and a solution "that serves everyone's best interest will be strived for."

The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at the Village Hall.