Monthly Minutes for the year 2006
January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

Archived Monthly Minutes

Minutes of Community Board 11’s General Meeting and Public Hearing
Held on June 08, 2006 at the
Holy Family Home, 1740 84th Street.

Table of Content
Public Portion
Minutes
New_Board_Members
Election of Officers
Chairman's Report
District Manager's Report
Attendance

The meeting was opened with Leone Demolfetto reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Portion

Lucretia Regina-Potter representing Congressman Fossella advised that the Congressman would be introducing legislation creating a tuition tax credit for families.  The $4,500 tax credit will help offset tuition for parochial and private schools. 

Minutes

A motion was made by John Raffaele to accept the minutes of the meeting of May 11, 2006.  Seconded by Frank Segreto.  Unanimously adopted.

New Board Members

Camille Socci, representing Borough President Marty Markowitz, congratulated newly appointed Board Members:  Camillo Messina, Kalman Tabak and Vincent Nativo.

Ms. Socci advised that on June 28, 2006,  new board members will be sworn in by the Borough President and receive an orientation.  Official letters will be sent out.

Election of Officers

The Nominating Committee at the May 11^th meeting presented the following slate of Officers for the 2006-2007 term:

The Chairman inquired if there were any nominations from the floor.

Mr. Guarinello welcomed the newly appointed members of Community Board 11.

The Chairman advised that during the summer recess members would be receiving committee preference questionnaires.  Mr. Guarinello requested that these forms be returned to the office of Community Board 11, so that committee assignments can be made based upon preference and areas of expertise.

Mr. Guarinello advised that Senator Golden will be hosting a Support Our Troop Rally this Sunday, June 11^th at John Paul Jones Park, located on 4^th Avenue and 101 Street at 1 P.M.

Mr. Guarinello announced that Sergeant Calabrese, of the 62^nd Precinct, who supervised the Community Affairs Unit, has retired.  He further stated that Sergeant Calabrese was an advocate of the Community Board and we will further honor his service in a formal manner in October.

Mr. Guarinello reported that a meeting was held with the 18^th Avenue Merchants Association on June 1^st.  The Merchants Association wants to establish a Business Improvement District, which Community Board 11 will support.

District Manager's Report

Howard Feuer reported that the concessionaire of Nellie Bly Amusement Park  was scheduled to have the park operational on Memorial Day.  He has since advised that the park will open sometime during the end of June.  Mr. Feuer had some concerns regarding the effort that was made to construct a parking lot consisting of 300 spots with the abundance of on-street parking available. 

Mr. Feuer has contacted the Parks Department questioning the plans for Nellie Bly Park.  The Request for Proposal called for a capital expenditure of a million dollars over 20 years and Mr. Feuer stated his concerns that the parking lot and the replacement of the perimeter fencing will satisfy the capital requirements. 

Mr. Feuer advised that Speaker Quinn, at the recommendation of Council Member Gentile, appointed him to serve on a Temporary Commission of Day Laborer Job Centers.  The primary purpose of the Commission is to determine whether the City should construct sites for immigrant workers to organize.  The first meeting was yesterday and there will be public hearings in the future.  

Mr. Feuer advised that he would provide updates after the summer.

The District Manager reported that Community Board 11 received a 421a partial tax exemption application for 1813-1831 83^rd Street.  This property before demolition was two, two-family homes.  There are now eight buildings consisting of 24 dwelling units.   

A motion was made by Frank Segreto to oppose the application for a 421a tax exemption for 1813-1831 83^rd Street.  Seconded by Man Wai Lau.  Unanimously adopted.

Mr. Feuer reported that the replacement of the water mains on 86^th Street is scheduled to begin.  The contractor will start test pits this week on Bay 40^th Street and move towards 24^th Avenue.  The water main replacement is scheduled to begin the week of June 12^th.  

A motion was made by John Raffaele to adjourn.  Seconded by Bart Allegretti.