Floral Park Village Board meeting reports:
Trustee Jennifer Stewart:
4VS:
The air conditioning system has been installed and is functioning well. The Studio has also been painted and refreshed from floor to ceiling. One show is slated for filming and will also be used this month to train the Studio’s new volunteers. For more information and all upcoming events, visit 4vs.org.
DPW:
The Highway Department Crews have been at work patching the Village streets. The stop bars have been refreshed on Charles Street and on the back section of Fuller Avenue. Crews have begun preparing leaf machines for the fall season.
The Parks Department has planted mums throughout the Village and cleaned and maintained all parks.
The Maintenance Department has installed new meter heads on Tulip Avenue. These meters can now be used in conjunction with the Flowbird app.
The Sanitation Department has collected 50 tons of household waste, 11 tons of paper, 8 tons of commingled plastics and 20 tons of bulk rubbish. The paving of Stewart Street and Terrace Avenue has been completed.
MTA/LIRR:
The Floral Park Railroad Station is part of the 2025 to 2029 Capital Projects. At this time, there is no additional information. If you have any concerns, report them to the MTA at MTA.info.
Trustee Michael Longobardi:
Building Department:
A proposal for a large-scale mixed use development project located at 144-162 Jericho Turnpike will be discussed for the first time at the next North End Civic meeting on Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the pool building. The developer will be announcing their concept for the development and will be available for questions.
The construction has started for the proposed restaurant at 99 Covert Ave. and is expected to take less than a year to complete. The proposed restaurant will be a combination of Italian and American food with pizza, sandwiches and salads. There will be indoor and outdoor seating as well as a pickup window.
The owner/developer of the Covert Fire property has notified the Village that they are ready to start construction, and foundation work is expected to begin soon. Construction at One Carnation Ave. is ongoing and expected to be completed by February 2025. There will be electric utility pole work along Tulip Avenue across from the new building which is expected to start this month.
At the recent ARB meeting last week, there was a hearing for a proposed subdivision at 155 Beech St. That proposal is moving to the next steps for review.
As a reminder, all ductless air conditioning systems require a permit prior to installation to ensure compliance with the zoning and building codes. Check the Building Department website for a full list of requirements and permit applications. AC units and associated service lines are not permitted to be mounted on the front wall of a home. Call the Building Department to ask questions or obtain assistance for permitting.
Recreation and Pool:
Construction was completed outside the recreation center on Stewart and Terrace Avenues, which included resurfacing, a new crosswalk and ramps. A new pathway was installed at the park’s main entrance, as well as all new striping and parking lines.
Fall activities are ongoing at the park. Starting up this month are the Youth Council Fall Football and Screaming Eagles Hockey. Registration is still open and spots are available for fall session one programs. There are youth, adult and senior programs available for all who are interested. Stop by the pool building for a list of what is open and sign up for Fall activities.
Town-Village Aircraft Safety & Noise Abatement Committee:
The next meeting will be held on Oct. 28 at the Town of Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington St. in Hempstead. If you want to make a noise complaint regarding air traffic, you can call 1-800-225-1071. You can also go to the Village website, which has the links under the TVASNAC noise complaint contact information page.
Mayor Kevin Fitzgerald:
“There is a lot going on in our Village,” Fitzgerald said. “It’s always great to see people out and about and participating in the various events.”
“We are in the season where we will start planting trees. If anyone is interested in getting a tree planted in front of their house please contact the Department of Public Works.”
