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BRENTWOOD, NORTH BAY SHORE, CENTRAL ISLIP
OCTOBER 2023
NOVEMBER 2023
Diabetes Education Ctr
Brentwood Senior Center
Inauguration – Page 3
Thanksgiving Meal – Page 5 1199 SEIU Blood Drive – Page 6
Obdulio DeLeon Street Rename – Page 3
Food Distribution – Page 7 Freshman Campus Motivational Speech; Smart Growth
Apple Fest – Page 4
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Summit/Vision LI – Page 8
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Brentwood Legion Ambulance Winter Wonderland – Page 9 Brentwood State Championship – Page 10 Brentwood Chamber of Commerce’s Light & Menorah Lighting – Page 11 Brentwood HS Tree Lighting Ceremony – Page 14 Farewell to Town Board Members – Page 15
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LUISANLLY “LULU” CHAPPELLE | LEGISLATIVE AID I'm always willing, prepared and able to address any concerns the constituents may have. Please get in touch with me at: lchappelle@islipny.gov | 631.595.3555
ESCARLET FARIAS | COMMUNITY & BUSINESS LIAISON My mission is to listen to each individual, organization, or business in any concerns that may affect them and find solutions for any issues. Please contact me at: efarias@islipny.gov | 631.595.3555
STATE OF DISTRICT 1 As it is customary for an elected official, I present the State of District 1 in a summary of the most important events and successes, passing local legislation, and resolving some of the issues affecting our residents in the 4th Quarter of fiscal year 2023. www.JorgeGuadron.com
LEGISLATIVE ALERTS
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My office has been attentive on the development of many motions for resolutions voted on that benefit the residents of District 1, which includes North Bay Shore, Brentwood, and parts of Central Islip. It is my commitment to propose and promote resolutions that provide a better quality of life and services to all residents and small business owners. See Pages 17 thru 22. www.JorgeGuadron.com
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(O)| 631-595-3555 (M)| 631-432-0188 jguadron@islipny.gov DISTRICT 1 OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: 555 Clayton Street, Central Islip, NY 11722
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We came together to commemorate the launch of the Diabetes Education Center on this day along with representatives from Catholic Health and Good Samaritan University Hospital. Over 37.3 million individuals worldwide have been diagnosed with diabetes, making it a common disease in our communities.
On October 11, 2023, we all came together for a unique occasion celebrating Obdulio "Oby" De Leon's legacy. In Bay Shore, at the intersection of Stein Drive and Candlewood Road, as we renamed the street in his honor. We gathered to pay tribute to an extraordinary person who made a significant contribution to our community.
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Each year, the Apple Fest at the Islip Grage is eagerly anticipated by local people. It was an incredibly lovely day to be outside and enjoy each other's company, and we were all quite excited to see the turnout this year.
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Each year, the Town of Islip commemorates and honors our veterans of different wars. This year’s ceremony was very solemn and memorable. Thank you to our veterans and their families for their service, dedication, and sacrifices.
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When asked to come to the Freshman Center in Brentwood to speak to our young scholars about the importance of education and what a great foundation it could, I did not miss this opportunity.
An excellent platform for discussing housing and tax issues as well as looking for solutions that would benefit all municipalities is the Long Island Smart Growth Summit. Supervisor Carpenter Councilmanelect Mike McElwee and I represented the City of Islip. 4th Quarter
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What a great way to kick off Christmas 2023— visiting the Brentwood Legion Ambulance Winter Wonderland, which features an abundance of gorgeous items, complimentary cookies, and hot cocoa for every single person in present. Thank you to Brentwood Legion Ambulance Service, dispatchers, paramedics, drivers, technicians and administrative workers for their diligent service to our great community of Brentwood!
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With a 22-0 record and an amazing unblemished regular season, Brentwood faced Ward Melville to win the title of Suffolk County Triple-A Champions. Despite being down at the start, Brentwood came back to win the County Championship with three goals in the second half. Brentwood High proceeded to the Long Island Triple-A Championship, where they triumphed over East Meadow 4-0, the finest team in Nassau County. They secured a Long Island Championship for the first time since 2019 and have won ten in total for the school! Brentwood, however, didn't stop there. After winning the Long Island championship, they went to the New York State Triple-A Championship game, where they defeated Baldwinsville 2-1 to win the title of New York State Champions—their fifth NYS championship in school history—and maintain their perfect record.
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The Brentwood High School Department of Performing Arts with the collaboration of Teatro Yerbabruja presented the classic Spanish play Lazarillo de Tormes. It was a magical night where our talented Hispanic students made the audience feel was at a Broadway play. The lights, the music, and moreover the acting was inspirational. Congratulations!
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The Brentwood Free Union School District celebrated its 10th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony with great singing and dancing performances. Happy Holidays! CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO.
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It has been an honor and a privilege to work beside two of our members, who sadly will be departing this year after effectively serving the maximum of three terms. Councilman John Cochrane and Town Clerk Olga H. Murray are those people. Each of them has collaborated with our board to enhance services and increase quality of life for our residents. They will be sincerely missed, and I wish you both the best of luck in all that you do.
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LEGISLATIVE ALERTS BRENTWOOD, NORTH BAY SHORE, CENTRAL ISLIP
The following are the most significant of the numerous resolutions that I have moved the council to adopt in support of District 1: 1) At the October 17th Town Board Meeting: a) Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency, I seconded the motion to adopt the resolution to authorize the Agency to enter into a contract agreement with National Development Council for a Fe4asibility Study in connection with the project located at 29-31 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. b) Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency, I motioned the adoption of the resolution on behalf of the Agency to approve the IDA Budget for 2024. c) Town of Islip Economic Development Corporation, I motioned the adoption of the resolution on behalf of the Agency to approve the 2024 EDC Budget. d) I seconded the motion submitted by Councilman Cochran to enact Local Law No. 6 of 2023, entitled, “Prohibition on Smoking and Vaping Both Tobacco and Cannabis on Certain Town Properties.” It was unanimously approved. e) I seconded the motion submitted by Councilman Lorenzo to adopt the Resolution (#4) to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a License Agreement for two (2) parcels of Town-owned Bay Bottom Land for the purpose of shellfish cultivation. It was unanimously approved. f)
It was unanimously approved the adoption of Resolution (#11) authorizing the Supervisor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with BFJ Planning for the Comprehensive Plan Update (Master Plan).
g) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#16) to ensure that the current base proportion ratios for the homestead and non-homestead class for the 2023/2024 assessment year does not exceed the adjusted base proportion of the immediately preceding year by one percent in accordance with Real Property Tax Law, Article 19. It was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. h) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#18) for the approval for the use of ARPA funds to perform design and construction management services for the proposed Town Hall Annex building. It was seconded by Councilman Cochran and approved 4-0-1 abstention by Councilman Lorenzo. i)
I motion the adoption of the Resolution (#19) to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with L.K. McLean Associates for the Design and Construction Management Services for the Town of Islip Town Hall Annex building. It was seconded by Councilman Cochran and approved 4-0-1 abstention by Councilman Lorenzo.
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2) At the November 14th Town Board Meeting: a) Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency, I seconded the Adoption of a Preliminary Inducement Resolution on the Agency’s behalf and Carleton Ave, LLC for the acquisition of an approximately 3.5545 that consists of the parcels located at 1, 29-31 Carleton Ave., 5 and 9 Railroad Ave., and 1 Cordello Ave. in Central Islip for development and construction of ninety-six (96) units of mixedincome multifamily rental apartments (including a mix of 9 studio apartments, 62 one-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom apartments to targeted households with income limits ranging from 30% to 100% of the Nassau/Suffolk Area Median Income), a community lounge, gym, laundry room, an arts school to showcase local art, host classes, and display performances, and management office for on-site staff. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. b) Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency, I seconded the Adoption of an Authorizing Resolution on the Agency’s behalf and Vita Warehouse Corp. located at 60 Orville Dr, Bohemia for renovations and improvements that may generate additional fifteen (15) jobs of the forty (40) presently existing ones. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. c) Town of Islip Resource Recovery Agency, I motioned the Adoption of the Resolution authorizing the President (Martin Bellew) to enter in to contract extension with Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers & Architects, PC to provide semi-annual and annual Post Closure Groundwater Monitoring, Sampling, and Reporting for the Blydenburgh Road Landfill Complex for 2024. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. d) Town of Islip Resource Recovery Agency, I motioned the Adoption of the Resolution authorizing the President (Martin Bellew) to enter in to contract extension with Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers & Architects, PC to provide Professional and Technical Services for Monitoring, Sampling, and Reporting of Greenhouse Gas (GHG), Landfill Gas (LFG), and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) at the Blydenburgh Road and Lincoln Avenue Landfills for 2024. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. e) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#3) authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a license agreement for two (2) parcels of Town owned bay bottom for the purpose of shellfish cultivation in the Great South Bay. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. f)
I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#4) authorizing the Supervisor to execute a Management Services Agreement for 2024 between the Town of Islip and the Islip Resource Recovery Agency for the Provision of Solid Waste Disposal Support Systems in the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
g) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#6) authorizing the Supervisor to execute a Management Services Agreement for 2024 between the Town of Islip and the Islip Resource Recovery Agency for the Provision of Solid Waste Disposal Support Systems in the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. h) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#19 and #20) authorizing the Supervisor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with NV5 New York-Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects and Surveyors for Design and Construction Management Services for the Central Islip Downtown Revitalization Project. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
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I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#21) authorizing the Supervisor to execute a second one (1) year contract renewal with Deal Concrete Corporation for Contract DPD 5-21, “Streetscapes / Sidewalks” for various works throughout the Town. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved.
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I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#22) authorizing the Supervisor to execute any and all documents necessary with BANA Electric Corp. for additional electrical services in connection with the Main Terminal Building MEP Upgrades at Long Island MacArthur Airport. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
k) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#23) authorizing the Supervisor to execute any and all documents with Haughland Energy to award the On-Call Airfield Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services Agreement. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved l)
I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#24) authorizing the Supervisor to execute any and all documents to execute a change order with Austin Interiors, Inc. for additional general contracting services in connection with the Main Terminal building MEP Upgrades at Long Island MacArthur Airport. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
m) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#25) authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with the County of Suffolk for the purpose of entering into a Law Enforcement Personnel Reimbursement Agreement between the Transportation Security Administration and Long Island MacArthur Airport. It was motioned by Councilman Lorenzo and unanimously approved. n) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#26) authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Sky Synergy, LLC for the purpose of providing professional consulting services for development, implementation and improvement of the Airport’s Air Service Development Program. It was seconded by Councilman Lorenzo and unanimously approved. o) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#27) authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement with John Jamotta Consulting, LLC to provide professional consulting services to the Department of Aviation & Transportation so as to promote the Airport at a cost not to exceed $95,600 on as a needed basis in a 12-month period. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. p) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#29) authorizing the Supervisor to execute an agreement granting the LIRR a permanent exclusive easement for the Signal Hut Project. It was motioned by Councilman Lorenzo and unanimously approved. q) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#30) for Town Board approval to symbolically rename Serene Place at Seusing Boulevard in Hauppauge to “P.O. Thomas Brophy Way.” It was motioned by Supervisor Carpenter and unanimously approved. r) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#31) authorizing the Supervisor to enter into an agreement with Backflow Specialists, Inc. to perform RPZ testing on Suffolk County Water Authority’s pipes located in all Town of Islip Facilities. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. s) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#32) authorizing the Supervisor to use the Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES) of Nassau County Contract 19/20-045 Ext 2D-Passenger
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cars, Vans and Trucks to purchase vehicles on behalf of various departments. It was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. t)
I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#36) to extend the deadline for Senior Citizens to pay 2023/2024 real property taxes on their principal residence, without interest or penalty, to on or before June 7, 2024, provided that such senior citizens have received an Enhance STAR exemption pursuant to RPTL Section 425(4), or a Senior Exemption pursuant to RPTL 467 for the 2023/2024 tax year. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
u) I motioned the adoption of the Resolution (#39) approving to restore the December Town Board Change of Zone Hearing to Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. It was seconded by Councilman Lorenzo and unanimously approved. v) I seconded the adoption of the Resolution (#40) authorizing the Town Clerk to advertise for a Public Hearing to amend Chapter 35 of the Islip Town Code entitled “Noise”. It was motioned by Supervisor carpenter and unanimously approved. At the November 30th, 2023 Change of Zone Town Board Meeting, I seconded the authorizing the change of zone from PDD-Multi Family to PDD-Retail Services, PDD Office and PDD-Senior Citizen and from PDD-Educational Campus to PDD-Retail Services and a modification of covenants and restrictions associated with TC 5363 in order to construct an additional 281 apartments for a total 645 apartments on site, 81 Senior Citizen Condominiums and 65 Affordable units as per TOI Code Section 68-3. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. 3) At the December 12th, 2023 Town Board Meeting: a. I motion a resolution to adopt the amends to the Islip Uniform Traffic Code at various locations for safety regulations in Brentwood as follows on Schedule G at the intersection of American Blvd at Ealing Court eastbound the installation of a STOP sign; at American Blvd and Pic Court westbound on Pic Ct the installation of a STOP sign; etc. It was seconded by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. b. I seconded a resolution to adopt the amends to Chapter 35 of the Islip Town Code entitled “Noise” that prohibits any person or business entity to make, continue, allow, permit or cause to be made or cause to be continued to be made any noise disturbance by any means within the Town of Islip between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, or between the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. c. I motion a resolution to adopt a preliminary Inducement Resolution on behalf of the Agency and Keep Capture Energy, LLC located at 220 Rabro Dr, Hauppauge for much needed improvements. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. d. I seconded a resolution authorizing the President to extend a contract between the Agency and Dvirka & Bartilucci Engineers and Architects, PC (D&B) to provide Professional On-call, Planning and Environmental/Regulatory Compliance Support Services related to the continued operation and maintenance of the MacArthur Resource Recovery Facility for Calendar Year 2024. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. e. I motioned the Resolution (#3) to authorize the Supervisor to enter into a contract with Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers and Architects for Professional Engineering Services to assist
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with the implementation of a groundwater monitoring program at the Town of Islip MacArthur Compost Facility in compliance with NYSDEC regulations. It was seconded by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. f.
I seconded the Resolution (#8) to appoint Warren Lem as Deputy Commissioner of the Kismet Street Improvement District to replace the resigning Commissioner Marsha Hunter. Mr. Lem will serve without compensation until such time as a successor is appointed. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved.
g. I seconded the Resolution (#9) to authorize the Supervisor to exercise the option to renew DPW 3-2020 with Rosemar Contracting Inc., for the second and final one-year extension period to December 31, 2024 for Full Depth Reclamation on Various Town Roads. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. h. I seconded the Resolution (#12) to authorize the Supervisor to exercise the option to renew DPW 2-2020 with Suffolk Paving Corp., for the second and final one-year extension period to December 31, 2024 for Asphalt Concrete on Various Town Roads. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. i.
I seconded the Resolution (#13) to authorize the Supervisor to execute a one-year renewal Personal Services Agreement with Michael D. Ramundo, for to wit: provide services and updates to the Assessor’s Office software programs during the conversion to a new system platform, to advise and assist the Office of Information Technology on certain matters as they pertain to the Land Base Operating System in the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved.
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I seconded the Resolution (#14) to authorize the Supervisor to execute a one-year renewal Personal Services Agreement with Michael S. Siniski, for to wit: provide services and updates to the Assessor’s Office software programs during the conversion to an operating system known as Alpha 5, to advise and assist the Office of Information Technology on certain matters as they pertain to the Land Base Operating System in the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved.
k. I seconded the Resolution (#15) to authorize the Supervisor to enter into various agreements for recreation programs or events to be held throughout the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. l.
I seconded the Resolution (#16) to authorize the Supervisor to enter into agreements with up to ten (10) individuals to provide housekeeping services and receive the required training hours for the Expanded In-Home Services to the Elderly Program (EISEP) pursuant to the terms set forth in the Suffolk County Office for the Aging in the Town of Islip. It was motioned by Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved.
m. I seconded the Resolution (#19) to authorize the Supervisor to execute the first option year related to the Airline Use and Lease Agreement with Frontier Airlines, Inc. at MacArthur Airport. It was motioned by Councilman Cochran and unanimously approved. n. I seconded the Resolution (#24) to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider a one (1) year contract with Brentwood Legion Ambulance Services, Inc. for providing emergency ambulance services for the residents in the Brentwood District. It was motioned by the Supervisor and unanimously approved.
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o. I seconded the Resolution (#27) to authorize the Town Clerk to advertise for a Public Hearing to consider the contracting of the Fire Commissioners of the Bay Shore Fire District for fire protection for the year 2024. It was motioned by the Supervisor and unanimously approved. p. I motioned the Resolution (#32) that permission be granted to the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce for a New Year’s Ball Drop on Sunday, December 31, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. at the Roberto Clemente Park Soccer Field pending approval from Town and County offices and proof of liability insurance. It was seconded by the Councilman O’Connor and unanimously approved. Finally, I will continue to work on asserting that town-wide resources and assets are well maintained and funded, such as our Great South Bay, Long Island MacArthur Airport, water ways and aquifers, snow removal fleet, DPW, Public Safety, Compost Facility, and Town Hall, to mention a few. Once again, I thank you for your confidence on my ability to represent you with dignity and honesty. May God bless the Town of Islip. Please click here to watch video.
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