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

Table of Content
Public Hearing
Public Portion
Minutes
Moment of Silence
Borough President
Chairman's Report
District Manager's Report
Attendance

The meeting was opening with Barbara Parisi reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Public Hearing

I.                    Draft of Community Board 11’s Capital and Expense Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2008.

 Mr. Guarinello inquired if there were any amendments.

Mr. Feuer advised that an addendum was issued because Coney Island Hospital did not respond to our inquiries regarding the needs of their facility and they were not listed in our draft.  Mr. Feuer reported that we do have some items that were not previously funded and requested that they be added to the end.

Mr. Troia requested that item 3, the request for high-density lighting on New Utrecht Avenue from 61 Street to 86 Street, be moved to item 1. 

A motion was made by Frank Segreto to amend the draft of Community Board 11’s Capital and Expense Budget Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2008, by adding Coney Island Hospital’s request on the bottom; and placing the request for high-density lighting on New Utrecht Avenue as priority number 1.  Seconded by Barbara Parisi.  Unanimously adopted.

Public Portion

Thomas Neve, Executive Director of Reaching Out Community Services, spoke regarding their food pantry located on Bath Avenue.  The pantry, in operation since 1992, is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to the distribution of food and other basic items to needy families in our community.  Mr. Neves announced that the program is in need of support and donations, and literature is available for those who would like to contribute.

The Chairman inquired if anyone else from the public sought recognition.  Hearing none, a motion was made by Stan Roher to close the public portion of the meeting.  Seconded by Corrado Manfredi.  Unanimously adopted.

Minutes

A motion was made by Man Wai Lau to accept the minutes of September 14, 2006.  Seconded by Frank Segreto.  Unanimously adopted.

Moment of Silence

Mr. Guarinello requested a moment of silence in memory of Domenic F. Recchia, father of Councilman Dominic M Recchia Jr., who passed away last Friday.

Borough President

Camille Socci, representing Borough President Markowitz, advised that due to the change of date of this month’s meeting, she will present Perfect Attendance Awards in November.

Ms. Socci announced that Joe Manfredi will be honored tomorrow evening at Borough Hall in celebration of Italian-American Heritage month.  She invited all Board Members to attend.

Ms. Socci introduced Alice Wong, the newly appointed liaison for Community Board 11. 

Mr. Guarinello thanked Camille for her years of service to Community Board 11.

Chairman’s Report

The Chairman reminded the Board that the Borough President will be celebrating Italian-American Heritage Month, tomorrow night from 6 PM – 9PM, at Borough Hall.  Invitations were sent out to all Board Members and he hopes everyone can attend. 

Mr. Guarinello discussed problems associated with Bensonhurst having only one cable provider servicing our residents.  He stated that this has enabled Cablevision to monopolize the market and does not afford our residents the opportunity to receive the lowest possible rates and punctual customer service. 

A motion was made by Man Wai Lau to authorize the District Manager to contact the appropriate parties to discuss the monopolization of Cablevision within our community.  Seconded by Antonio Troia.  Unanimously adopted.

Mr. Guarinello advised that Community Board 11 has received a request from the Trunzo family, to rename the corner of 68^th Street and 18^th Avenue, to “Pasquale Trunzo Boulevard”. 

The Chairman requested that the Parks Committee review this request and make a recommendation to the Board.

Mr. Guarinello congratulated the 62^nd Precinct on the 12.95% drop in crime, as of September 24, 2006.  In the past 13 years, crime within the 62^nd Precinct has dropped by 67%. 

District Manager’s Report

Howard Feuer reported that the City Parks Foundation is developing a Junior Golf Center, consisting of 6 holes, within the Dyker Beach Golf Course, 14^th Avenue between Cropsey and Bath Avenue,  and would be open only to children of the ages 5 through 17.

Mr. Feuer stated that he attended a meeting last night of Community Board 10’s Parks Committee.  Although this project takes place on the dividing line of Community Board 11, our residents are affected.  No notification was issued to our office or the residents, and we only found out about the project when questions were raised as to why approximately 75 trees were removed.  He was advised that over 5 million dollars of public and private funds were appropriated to this project. 

Mr. Feuer has concerns with many aspects of this project.  The proposal is not family oriented because it does not allow parents to participate with their children.  In addition, the residents are concerned with the proposed entrance, which is located on 14^th Avenue.  He also stated that the fencing that will separate the courses is not high enough.  Mr. Feuer fears that children will be hit by golf balls.

The District Manager added that he was not pleased that our Parks Committee was not involved in the planning of this project, even though it is not in our district.

A motion was made by Frank Segreto to notify the City Parks Foundation that Community Board 11 would like to be notified of the plans for the proposed Junior Golf Center.  Seconded by Stan Roher.  Unanimoulsy adopted.

Mr. Feuer reported that the Department of Transportation is performing an emergency contract for the replacement of 150 feet of sewer on Bath Avenue between Bay 29^th Street and Bay 32^nd Street.

Mr. Feuer advised that the Department of Transportation has responded to the Board’s request, and they are removing the dedicated right turn lane on Bay Parkway at Cropsey Avenue.  In order for DOT to perform the channelization of traffic, approximately four parking spaces had to be removed from the North East side of Cropsey Avenue.

The District Manger announced that the Department of Sanitation sent mailers to residents offering 5 free brown bags for leaf collection.  Community Board 11 does not have these bags for distribution.  Residents were advised to obtain the bags at the locations listed in the mailing.

A motion was made by Antonio Troia to adjourn.  Seconded by Corrado Manfredi.  Unanimously adopted.