1 00:34:00,970 --> 00:34:04,250 Good morning, everyone. If you'd kindly take your seats, we'll get our board 2 00:34:04,290 --> 00:34:05,230 meeting started. 3 00:34:08,290 --> 00:34:11,490 Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the Oyster Bay Town Board meeting for 4 00:34:11,670 --> 00:34:13,150 September 15th, 5 00:34:13,890 --> 00:34:17,410 2026. For those of you 6 00:34:17,551 --> 00:34:21,330 joining us this morning, you have the opportunity to be heard on matters 7 00:34:21,350 --> 00:34:24,950 brought before the town board, as well as 8 00:34:25,031 --> 00:34:28,830 items that are not related to what we're voting on, and 9 00:34:28,870 --> 00:34:32,770 those comments will come during the public comment period at 10 00:34:32,830 --> 00:34:36,531 the end of the meeting. Either way, please fill out a slip up 11 00:34:36,611 --> 00:34:39,150 front if you would like to be heard. 12 00:34:39,190 --> 00:34:42,830 As always, these meetings are being live-streamed on the town's 13 00:34:42,890 --> 00:34:46,571 website, oystbaytown.com. These proceedings are 14 00:34:46,650 --> 00:34:47,960 recorded and 15 00:34:50,230 --> 00:34:53,990 later transcribed. And your voices are important to us. 16 00:34:54,490 --> 00:34:58,450 Statements, comments, and input from the public relative to our meetings 17 00:34:58,510 --> 00:35:02,110 are always welcomed, and we always respect who's ever at the 18 00:35:02,170 --> 00:35:05,910 podium, so I ask that we pay attention, and this way there's no 19 00:35:05,950 --> 00:35:09,350 talking while there is someone at the podium speaking. 20 00:35:09,810 --> 00:35:13,710 If you would like to submit comments online, please 21 00:35:13,870 --> 00:35:17,050 email them to publiccomment, that's one word, 22 00:35:17,130 --> 00:35:19,850 publiccomment@oysterbay, one word, 23 00:35:20,330 --> 00:35:24,270 -ny.gov. Or you can mail us at 24 00:35:24,310 --> 00:35:28,030 the office of the Town Attorney, 54 Audrey Avenue, 25 00:35:28,170 --> 00:35:31,610 Oyster Bay, New York 11771. 26 00:35:32,230 --> 00:35:35,770 As most folks who come to our town meetings know, when 27 00:35:36,050 --> 00:35:39,670 we became the administration of this town in 28 00:35:39,930 --> 00:35:43,890 2017, we changed up 29 00:35:43,930 --> 00:35:47,810 how we begin our meetings, and I thought it was very important 30 00:35:47,850 --> 00:35:49,890 to begin our meetings with prayer. 31 00:35:50,430 --> 00:35:54,300 It's also a phenomenal opportunity to get to know 32 00:35:54,350 --> 00:35:57,890 the different religious leaders and get to know the different 33 00:35:57,930 --> 00:36:01,910 congregations, because we are one family in the town of Oyster 34 00:36:01,990 --> 00:36:05,690 Bay. So leading us in prayer this morning is someone who's 35 00:36:05,770 --> 00:36:09,730 very special to the town of Oyster Bay family. 36 00:36:10,130 --> 00:36:14,070 He is a great person, a great leader, and he 37 00:36:14,230 --> 00:36:17,409 is Monsignor Robert Morrissey of St. 38 00:36:17,510 --> 00:36:21,190 Gertrude's in Bayville. It's nice to have you here, 39 00:36:21,230 --> 00:36:24,830 Monsignor. If you'd kindly step up to the podium and please 40 00:36:24,930 --> 00:36:25,370 rise. 41 00:36:30,770 --> 00:36:31,850 Thank you, Mr. Supervisor. 42 00:36:32,730 --> 00:36:33,370 Let us pray. 43 00:36:35,390 --> 00:36:36,590 Loving and gracious God, 44 00:36:37,430 --> 00:36:41,230 you are indeed the giver of all good gifts, and we come together this day to 45 00:36:41,290 --> 00:36:44,630 seek your wisdom, guidance, courage, and strength. 46 00:36:45,470 --> 00:36:49,050 Be with this board in their deliberations and help them to be wise in the 47 00:36:49,070 --> 00:36:53,040 decisions they make for the good of all those who have placed their trust and 48 00:36:53,150 --> 00:36:54,410 confidence in their leadership 49 00:36:55,246 --> 00:36:59,206 Grant insight to lead with integrity, that their decisions may reflect what is 50 00:36:59,286 --> 00:37:02,676 right and good. Keep us all from shortsightedness and 51 00:37:02,766 --> 00:37:06,546 pettiness. Help us to make decisions that strive to be for the good of 52 00:37:06,626 --> 00:37:09,566 all, and guard us from blind self-interest. 53 00:37:10,166 --> 00:37:14,146 Finally, dear Lord, grant us the humility to always seek your will in all that 54 00:37:14,186 --> 00:37:18,086 we do and say. All glory be to you, loving God, now 55 00:37:18,126 --> 00:37:18,766 and forever. 56 00:37:19,606 --> 00:37:19,906 Amen. 57 00:37:19,946 --> 00:37:20,426 Amen. 58 00:37:21,586 --> 00:37:25,546 Monsignor, we appreciate you being here today, and we appreciate you always. 59 00:37:27,486 --> 00:37:29,706 Many of us attended a funeral at St. 60 00:37:29,906 --> 00:37:33,626 Gertrude's for Jack Kennedy, and we 61 00:37:33,766 --> 00:37:36,636 thank you. That was absolutely beautiful. 62 00:37:36,766 --> 00:37:40,666 Jack Kennedy is the man who put together the committee, raised 63 00:37:40,726 --> 00:37:42,416 the money, took care of everything, 64 00:37:43,386 --> 00:37:46,866 from the public standpoint, to ensure that 65 00:37:47,006 --> 00:37:50,806 beautiful Bayman statue that has been built at Theodore 66 00:37:50,946 --> 00:37:53,286 Roosevelt Memorial Park. Quite a man. 67 00:37:53,346 --> 00:37:57,186 He got to see the statue even though he passed before the 68 00:37:57,446 --> 00:37:59,066 official ceremony. 69 00:38:00,046 --> 00:38:04,026 But his funeral was heartfelt. We got 70 00:38:04,126 --> 00:38:06,586 to know him better through that process. 71 00:38:07,006 --> 00:38:10,706 We got to show our love and respect for his entire family, his 72 00:38:11,086 --> 00:38:14,746 wonderful wife, and the entire family, and 73 00:38:14,826 --> 00:38:18,806 that's just one example of what you do. So thank you. 74 00:38:19,086 --> 00:38:22,766 Thank you for being a great spiritual leader and a great friend. 75 00:38:24,666 --> 00:38:28,086 Leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance this morning, we welcome U.S. 76 00:38:28,266 --> 00:38:32,106 Air Force veteran Kevin Hertel, who served from 77 00:38:32,126 --> 00:38:34,946 1999 until 2003. 78 00:38:35,526 --> 00:38:39,286 Joining Kevin is U.S. Marine Corps 79 00:38:39,366 --> 00:38:43,146 veteran Steven Malusa, who also serves as a part of our town 80 00:38:43,306 --> 00:38:46,026 family in the Department of Public Safety. 81 00:38:46,146 --> 00:38:49,686 Gentlemen, we appreciate your service to America, and we 82 00:38:49,746 --> 00:38:52,096 appreciate the fact that you are clearly 83 00:38:53,866 --> 00:38:56,956 role models in this town and in this country. 84 00:38:57,286 --> 00:39:01,176 Thank you very much for your service, and thank you for leading us today in 85 00:39:01,186 --> 00:39:02,186 the pledge. 86 00:39:02,246 --> 00:39:04,386 Thank you. Ready? 87 00:39:04,506 --> 00:39:04,535 Mm-hmm. 88 00:39:05,086 --> 00:39:09,066 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, 89 00:39:09,506 --> 00:39:12,946 and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation 90 00:39:13,266 --> 00:39:16,986 under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for 91 00:39:17,006 --> 00:39:17,366 all. 92 00:39:19,286 --> 00:39:19,826 Thank you. 93 00:39:20,726 --> 00:39:23,806 And now let us stand for a moment of silence, 94 00:39:24,346 --> 00:39:27,386 remembering our men and women in the United States Armed Forces, 95 00:39:27,906 --> 00:39:31,046 remembering all of our emergency responders, 96 00:39:31,486 --> 00:39:35,366 firefighters, police, medical emergency responders, 97 00:39:35,746 --> 00:39:39,406 remembering everyone we have lost on that fateful day on 98 00:39:39,586 --> 00:39:42,466 9/11, and those we have lost to 99 00:39:42,766 --> 00:39:46,606 9/11-related diseases and cancers since that 100 00:39:46,686 --> 00:39:50,666 time. We appreciate all of the public who has 101 00:39:50,706 --> 00:39:54,426 been to our ceremonies and continues to remember 102 00:39:54,566 --> 00:39:57,946 our heroes. May God bless them all. 103 00:40:03,006 --> 00:40:04,726 Thank you. Please be seated. 104 00:40:10,126 --> 00:40:14,006 So we're joined by people like Kevin Hertel today for a number of 105 00:40:14,066 --> 00:40:16,946 reasons, not only to lead us in the pledge. 106 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:17,986 He 107 00:40:19,306 --> 00:40:22,886 and his team are advancing a mission to help raise 108 00:40:22,926 --> 00:40:26,146 awareness of veteran suicide. 109 00:40:26,626 --> 00:40:30,126 Terrible thing. Unfortunately, Kevin lost his cousin to a 110 00:40:30,226 --> 00:40:33,946 suicide in 2016, and that was Senior Airman 111 00:40:34,066 --> 00:40:37,006 Robert McRae Dean of the United States Air Force. 112 00:40:37,646 --> 00:40:41,366 Kevin is the founder of a nonprofit, Suicide 113 00:40:41,446 --> 00:40:44,426 Awareness and Remembrance Flag Corporation, 114 00:40:45,046 --> 00:40:48,386 also known as SAR Flag. Through 115 00:40:48,526 --> 00:40:51,886 Suicide Awareness Remembrance Flag, 116 00:40:52,306 --> 00:40:55,646 Kevin designed and created a flag to honor American veterans 117 00:40:56,166 --> 00:41:00,146 we lost to suicide and reflect upon the toll it takes upon 118 00:41:00,546 --> 00:41:03,746 family members, loved ones, and quite frankly, our nation. 119 00:41:04,526 --> 00:41:08,366 Thanks to Kevin's leadership and the good people that he 120 00:41:08,426 --> 00:41:12,066 works with in this 121 00:41:12,466 --> 00:41:15,146 process, including Steven and others. 122 00:41:16,806 --> 00:41:20,766 It's so important to raise awareness because we should 123 00:41:20,906 --> 00:41:24,686 all be on the lookout for the signs that someone is 124 00:41:24,726 --> 00:41:28,066 going through a behavioral health crisis. 125 00:41:28,106 --> 00:41:32,026 By doing that, you can get to them and help them to get the 126 00:41:32,086 --> 00:41:35,906 help that they need, and that's really what this is all 127 00:41:36,026 --> 00:41:36,366 about. 128 00:41:37,206 --> 00:41:40,806 SAR Flag also honors the legacy of these veterans who stood up in 129 00:41:40,886 --> 00:41:44,446 defense of America's freedom. Perhaps the most 130 00:41:44,486 --> 00:41:47,966 important message of Kevin's efforts is that not all 131 00:41:48,066 --> 00:41:51,766 wounds are visible. Very important slogan. 132 00:41:52,326 --> 00:41:53,926 Not all wounds are visible. 133 00:41:55,386 --> 00:41:59,186 And the fact, and we say it all the time in this town, freedom is 134 00:41:59,246 --> 00:42:02,346 not free. Freedom is earned through the 135 00:42:02,426 --> 00:42:06,406 sacrifice of those who put their lives on the line for us. 136 00:42:07,966 --> 00:42:11,636 September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness 137 00:42:11,746 --> 00:42:15,166 Month, providing an opportunity, time to 138 00:42:15,206 --> 00:42:18,806 focus on the unique challenges faced by those who 139 00:42:18,926 --> 00:42:22,826 serve our nation, not only when they're in service, not 140 00:42:22,886 --> 00:42:26,506 only when they're in combat, but also when they come home, 141 00:42:27,206 --> 00:42:30,606 when it might not be as obvious what they're going through. 142 00:42:31,406 --> 00:42:35,246 So Kevin, I know you wanted to share a few words about this 143 00:42:35,286 --> 00:42:38,726 situation to raise awareness. Would you kindly come up to the podium 144 00:42:39,266 --> 00:42:43,066 and not only speak to us in the room, but all who may be watching as 145 00:42:43,166 --> 00:42:46,966 we get the message out about suicide prevention? 146 00:42:48,146 --> 00:42:51,126 Thank you, Supervisor Saladino, thank you all for having me here today. 147 00:42:51,306 --> 00:42:51,786 Good morning. 148 00:42:52,906 --> 00:42:55,386 I am an Air Force veteran, and I did serve during 9/11. 149 00:42:56,046 --> 00:42:57,066 So this 25 year 150 00:42:58,274 --> 00:43:00,154 It's unbelievable that it's been 25 years. 151 00:43:00,954 --> 00:43:03,894 I'm a board member of the Long Island chapter of the American Foundation for 152 00:43:03,994 --> 00:43:04,894 Suicide Prevention. 153 00:43:05,714 --> 00:43:08,934 I am the founder and president of the Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance 154 00:43:08,994 --> 00:43:12,274 Flag Corporation, but we call ourselves the SAR Flag family. 155 00:43:12,394 --> 00:43:15,994 Please note we always say SAR the same way we would say 156 00:43:16,034 --> 00:43:16,994 POW-MIA. 157 00:43:17,834 --> 00:43:21,594 We serve veterans, military, and their families regarding suicide prevention. 158 00:43:22,174 --> 00:43:24,534 We serve the nation, but we are based here in Long Island. 159 00:43:25,254 --> 00:43:27,914 Suicide is the leading cause of death for our veterans and military. 160 00:43:28,514 --> 00:43:31,694 We will lose more veterans and military to suicide in one year than all of the 161 00:43:31,754 --> 00:43:35,554 casualties from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan combined, going back to 2001. 162 00:43:36,254 --> 00:43:40,174 We have lost over 120,000 veterans and military just since 9/11. 163 00:43:41,374 --> 00:43:44,634 But it doesn't have to be this way. Suicide can be prevented. 164 00:43:44,774 --> 00:43:47,994 I found that veterans and military have more mental health and suicide prevention 165 00:43:48,074 --> 00:43:50,774 resources available to them than any other group in the country. 166 00:43:51,234 --> 00:43:55,194 However, on the flip side, those services are vastly underutilized more 167 00:43:55,214 --> 00:43:56,694 than any other group in the country. 168 00:43:57,663 --> 00:44:01,634 This underutilization is directly due to how we are trained to perceive mental 169 00:44:01,674 --> 00:44:04,284 health, suicide, and seeking treatment within our warrior culture. 170 00:44:04,734 --> 00:44:05,973 It is because of the stigma. 171 00:44:07,394 --> 00:44:10,454 I have lost two of my cousins to suicide, one of whom was an Air Force 172 00:44:10,494 --> 00:44:14,484 veteran. I created the SAR flag to honor the service and 173 00:44:14,514 --> 00:44:18,014 forever remember the lives of those lost, to break the stigma, 174 00:44:18,554 --> 00:44:22,124 to change the perception, to honor, unite, and respect their families, 175 00:44:22,654 --> 00:44:26,374 and to be a tangible symbol of hope for our living veterans and military to 176 00:44:26,414 --> 00:44:28,574 remind our brothers and sisters that they are not alone. 177 00:44:29,434 --> 00:44:32,774 The SAR flag was copyrighted at the Library of Congress in 2019. 178 00:44:33,434 --> 00:44:37,094 I have been traveling the country and here in our own backyard to post SAR 179 00:44:37,214 --> 00:44:41,114 flags, and I'm here today to respectfully request the Town of Oyster Bay 180 00:44:41,214 --> 00:44:44,934 post an SAR flag outside on a flagpole to honor and 181 00:44:44,974 --> 00:44:48,264 remember, to break the stigma, to facilitate prevention. 182 00:44:48,914 --> 00:44:52,544 I respectfully request that the Town of Oyster Bay fly an SAR flag for the month of 183 00:44:52,554 --> 00:44:55,864 September and proclaim September 22nd as 184 00:44:55,934 --> 00:44:58,634 Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. 185 00:44:59,754 --> 00:45:03,474 When you see the SAR flag, know that it honors the service and forever remembers 186 00:45:03,514 --> 00:45:07,074 the lives of our nation's warriors and defenders who died by suicide. 187 00:45:07,174 --> 00:45:10,794 When you see the SAR flag, know that it creates a community of the surviving family 188 00:45:10,854 --> 00:45:14,784 members of those lost. When you see the SAR flag, know that it breaks the 189 00:45:14,874 --> 00:45:18,574 stigma of mental health, suicide, and seeking treatment within our warrior 190 00:45:18,634 --> 00:45:18,954 culture. 191 00:45:20,134 --> 00:45:22,514 When you see the SAR flag, know that you are not alone. 192 00:45:23,914 --> 00:45:27,514 On Veterans Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day on September 22nd, it's a day 193 00:45:27,534 --> 00:45:29,554 that we create a community of survivors. 194 00:45:30,214 --> 00:45:33,214 It's a day that we elevate this issue in the public's consciousness. 195 00:45:33,774 --> 00:45:37,394 It's a day we bring this out of the dark and into the light to facilitate 196 00:45:37,454 --> 00:45:37,914 prevention. 197 00:45:38,914 --> 00:45:42,854 I have dedicated my life to suicide prevention for our veterans and military, and 198 00:45:42,894 --> 00:45:46,874 I do this by breaking the stigma. Suicide is tragic, and it's 199 00:45:46,884 --> 00:45:48,794 terrible, but suicide prevention is not. 200 00:45:49,334 --> 00:45:52,774 We must come together to bring this out of the dark and into the light, and we must 201 00:45:52,834 --> 00:45:56,694 turn our pain and grief into action to speak for those lost with the goal to 202 00:45:56,734 --> 00:45:58,314 save others from death by suicide. 203 00:45:58,704 --> 00:46:02,234 And we'll do this by breaking the stigma, and we'll do this via the SAR 204 00:46:02,354 --> 00:46:02,714 flag. 205 00:46:03,614 --> 00:46:07,074 Since we were here years ago and posted the SAR flag next to the 206 00:46:07,114 --> 00:46:10,394 POW flag, Suffolk County has passed two laws: 207 00:46:11,094 --> 00:46:14,704 one to fly the SAR flag at Armed Forces Plaza at the Lee Denison Building in 208 00:46:14,774 --> 00:46:18,734 perpetuity, and two to annually recognize September 22nd as Veteran 209 00:46:18,834 --> 00:46:20,394 Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Day. 210 00:46:21,314 --> 00:46:24,654 Massachusetts became the first state in the country to pass that day of observance 211 00:46:24,674 --> 00:46:25,234 into law. 212 00:46:26,034 --> 00:46:29,194 And just yesterday, we were in the Town of North Hempstead with their town board 213 00:46:29,414 --> 00:46:32,843 and Supervisor DiSena, and they passed legislation that from now 214 00:46:32,954 --> 00:46:35,343 on, and in honor of September 22nd 215 00:46:36,294 --> 00:46:38,104 as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month, 216 00:46:39,144 --> 00:46:42,374 they raise the flag at their town hall building, and they are going to fly it for 217 00:46:42,414 --> 00:46:45,514 the entire month of September and every September from now on. 218 00:46:46,414 --> 00:46:50,154 Hopefully, we can do the same thing here in Oyster Bay and post a flag here and the 219 00:46:50,274 --> 00:46:51,394 one in the South Town Hall. 220 00:46:53,674 --> 00:46:57,234 I have two flags here today, if you would like. They're only $50. 221 00:46:57,414 --> 00:46:58,794 They're made here in the state of New York. 222 00:46:58,854 --> 00:47:02,694 Everything we have made, including our shirts, are made in America by 223 00:47:02,714 --> 00:47:06,514 businesses that either employ or are owned by or support 224 00:47:06,574 --> 00:47:07,434 veterans and military. 225 00:47:08,274 --> 00:47:11,384 I would like to leave you with our motto: We honor, 226 00:47:12,434 --> 00:47:16,163 we remember. We will end veteran and military suicide together. 227 00:47:16,834 --> 00:47:19,754 Thank you for your time. God bless our troops and their families, God bless our 228 00:47:19,814 --> 00:47:21,754 veterans and their families, and God bless America. 229 00:47:23,474 --> 00:47:24,814 Thank you very much. 230 00:47:28,414 --> 00:47:32,354 So right off the bat, we're very happy to purchase these flags 231 00:47:32,394 --> 00:47:35,234 and to fly them here at Town Hall North and Town Hall South- 232 00:47:35,374 --> 00:47:35,624 Thank you, sir 233 00:47:35,624 --> 00:47:38,194 ... or other locations that you would prefer. 234 00:47:39,094 --> 00:47:42,154 We are proud to join with you. 235 00:47:42,694 --> 00:47:46,454 Before you step away, can you give us a website that 236 00:47:46,514 --> 00:47:50,374 people can go to to get more information on how to look for the 237 00:47:50,634 --> 00:47:54,554 signs that a veteran may be, or any person might 238 00:47:54,674 --> 00:47:58,614 be, having behavioral health problems, and may 239 00:47:58,814 --> 00:48:01,204 need the help of loved ones, where people can- 240 00:48:01,214 --> 00:48:04,214 I would also like to add something to that in addition to the website. 241 00:48:04,324 --> 00:48:04,324 Please. 242 00:48:04,374 --> 00:48:07,924 And so if anybody who is listening or watching this later, the website is 243 00:48:08,094 --> 00:48:09,454 sarflag.org. 244 00:48:09,874 --> 00:48:12,234 Sarflag.org. 245 00:48:12,314 --> 00:48:15,914 Yes, sir. And at the bottom of each page on the website are 246 00:48:15,954 --> 00:48:19,914 four clickable links that take you to resources like 988, which is 247 00:48:19,954 --> 00:48:23,714 a number that you can call 24/7 if you're struggling mentally, and you can 248 00:48:23,774 --> 00:48:26,194 talk to a trained mental healthcare professional. 249 00:48:26,734 --> 00:48:27,114 And it 250 00:48:28,194 --> 00:48:32,074 is confidential. Unless fear of suicide is a fear of 251 00:48:32,114 --> 00:48:34,554 completion, then they will reach out to law enforcement. 252 00:48:34,574 --> 00:48:37,014 But other than that, if you're having a bad day, you can talk to them. 253 00:48:37,034 --> 00:48:40,934 And then I just wanted to add, as the American Foundation for Suicide board 254 00:48:40,994 --> 00:48:44,474 member for Long Island, I reached out to them a couple of years ago, and they are 255 00:48:44,534 --> 00:48:47,714 the leading organization in the country since 1987, I believe, for suicide 256 00:48:47,734 --> 00:48:49,594 prevention. And I asked them, I said, 257 00:48:50,954 --> 00:48:53,374 "Veterans and military are twice as likely to die by suicide 258 00:48:54,234 --> 00:48:55,434 compared to the general population. 259 00:48:56,034 --> 00:48:59,158 Why aren't you doing more?" And they said Why don't you help us? 260 00:48:59,458 --> 00:49:03,338 And so I became a board member. We worked with veterans and clinicians from 261 00:49:03,398 --> 00:49:07,018 around the country and developed a program called Talk Saves Lives, 262 00:49:07,028 --> 00:49:10,858 Supporting Our Veterans. It's a one-hour program that addresses three 263 00:49:10,938 --> 00:49:11,278 issues. 264 00:49:12,118 --> 00:49:15,198 How do I identify a veteran or military member who is suicidal? 265 00:49:16,058 --> 00:49:19,778 What do I do? What do I say when they articulate those ideations? 266 00:49:19,798 --> 00:49:21,618 And what resources are available? 267 00:49:21,658 --> 00:49:24,758 This is an hour presentation that anyone can be trained to give. 268 00:49:25,158 --> 00:49:26,918 I can get them trained. I'm trained to give it. 269 00:49:27,358 --> 00:49:30,738 If you want it to be done at a community center for your board, 270 00:49:31,218 --> 00:49:34,298 for anywhere, your church, I can come and speak. 271 00:49:34,338 --> 00:49:37,438 If you care about veterans, it is geared to people who serve veterans and care 272 00:49:37,458 --> 00:49:40,718 about veterans regarding suicide prevention. Thank you for your time, sir. 273 00:49:40,978 --> 00:49:44,918 Thank you very much. We greatly appreciate your efforts to protect our 274 00:49:44,958 --> 00:49:48,718 population, especially our veterans who we owe so much 275 00:49:48,818 --> 00:49:52,538 to. We owe the two of you and every veteran an enormous 276 00:49:52,618 --> 00:49:56,578 amount of appreciation because our freedom, our 277 00:49:56,598 --> 00:50:00,358 ability to hold meetings like this in a democracy in 278 00:50:00,398 --> 00:50:04,338 America, is because of the efforts and the sacrifice 279 00:50:04,358 --> 00:50:07,058 of veterans. I share that feeling. 280 00:50:07,338 --> 00:50:11,298 That sentiment is shared by all of our town board members, including Rich 281 00:50:11,338 --> 00:50:15,278 LaMarca, who has done an outstanding job protecting veterans and 282 00:50:15,358 --> 00:50:19,258 veterans organizations throughout Oyster Bay and throughout our town. 283 00:50:19,598 --> 00:50:23,438 So I am going to ask Rich LaMarca to assist us as we all make 284 00:50:23,478 --> 00:50:27,218 this presentation to you, get it out there in every venue and 285 00:50:27,278 --> 00:50:31,238 every platform to help spread the word that there is 286 00:50:31,318 --> 00:50:35,118 a way to protect veterans from suicide. Thank you. 287 00:50:35,178 --> 00:50:35,978 How about a big hand- 288 00:50:35,988 --> 00:50:36,078 Thank you, sir 289 00:50:36,238 --> 00:50:37,168 ... for our veterans? 290 00:50:42,718 --> 00:50:45,698 Thank you. 291 00:50:45,758 --> 00:50:46,458 Where should we go? 292 00:50:46,638 --> 00:50:50,338 I think we can go right here. 293 00:50:51,428 --> 00:50:51,428 22. 294 00:50:53,258 --> 00:50:53,578 Okay. 295 00:51:02,368 --> 00:51:02,538 Phyllis, 296 00:51:03,878 --> 00:51:05,638 how 297 00:51:05,718 --> 00:51:13,198 about 298 00:51:16,418 --> 00:51:17,758 this? 299 00:51:18,818 --> 00:51:20,788 Phyllis? Yeah. Well, why don't you come next to 300 00:51:21,058 --> 00:51:22,918 Steve? 301 00:51:24,258 --> 00:51:26,098 Yeah. I'm gonna get in the tall line. 302 00:51:27,168 --> 00:51:30,338 All right. Everybody right here. 303 00:51:31,478 --> 00:51:32,968 And then just stay where you 304 00:51:35,198 --> 00:51:37,378 are. 305 00:51:37,418 --> 00:51:41,098 Do you mind giving your 306 00:51:41,118 --> 00:51:41,868 microphone, Kurt, for a second? 307 00:51:41,868 --> 00:51:42,598 Yes. Absolutely. 308 00:51:43,118 --> 00:51:43,387 Thank you. 309 00:51:43,387 --> 00:51:44,578 Thank you so much. 310 00:51:45,558 --> 00:51:48,398 All right, hold on one second. I'll just get this. 311 00:51:52,558 --> 00:51:56,387 I think she may want you to go. Do you 312 00:51:56,387 --> 00:51:57,798 want 313 00:52:00,798 --> 00:52:01,958 a heart microphone? 314 00:52:03,558 --> 00:52:04,208 Let's do it right 315 00:52:04,298 --> 00:52:09,158 here. 316 00:52:11,898 --> 00:52:14,298 Thank you very much for your service. 317 00:52:14,338 --> 00:52:18,118 Thank you, then and now. We'll also put you in touch with 318 00:52:18,178 --> 00:52:22,038 public information, Kurt Ludwick, to discuss 319 00:52:22,178 --> 00:52:26,138 how we can assist, and we also have a veterans 320 00:52:26,198 --> 00:52:26,758 support 321 00:52:28,418 --> 00:52:32,168 personnel in the town to connect you with, including our dear friend Sal Polito, 322 00:52:32,178 --> 00:52:33,998 who does such a great job himself. 323 00:52:34,458 --> 00:52:34,468 Thank you. 324 00:52:34,518 --> 00:52:38,268 So thank you for your service. Thank you for what you're doing, and 325 00:52:38,458 --> 00:52:42,448 know in this town, our residents are very proud of our 326 00:52:42,458 --> 00:52:44,498 veterans and want to help. 327 00:52:44,518 --> 00:52:46,237 Thank you all for your support. Appreciate you. 328 00:52:46,318 --> 00:52:46,798 Thank you. 329 00:53:02,218 --> 00:53:05,658 Folks, I have some brief announcements that this is the perfect 330 00:53:05,718 --> 00:53:09,678 opportunity to get across before we begin our 331 00:53:09,858 --> 00:53:13,638 town board meeting. September is National Prostate Awareness Month. 332 00:53:13,678 --> 00:53:17,618 In support of this initiative, town hall will be illuminated in light 333 00:53:17,737 --> 00:53:19,218 blue through the end of the month. 334 00:53:20,438 --> 00:53:24,378 We're also proclaiming September to be Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in 335 00:53:24,418 --> 00:53:27,998 the town of Oyster Bay. Prostate cancer is the most common 336 00:53:28,098 --> 00:53:31,528 non-skin cancer diagnosed in 337 00:53:31,558 --> 00:53:34,948 American men, and the second leading cause of cancer death among 338 00:53:35,038 --> 00:53:38,698 men. Also, early-stage prostate cancer 339 00:53:38,838 --> 00:53:42,158 shows no physical signs, making screenings vital. 340 00:53:42,638 --> 00:53:46,238 So it's a great opportunity to remind everyone to get screened for 341 00:53:46,318 --> 00:53:49,398 prostate cancer. It's an easy blood test. 342 00:53:49,458 --> 00:53:53,218 It can't get any simpler than that, and it is so 343 00:53:53,278 --> 00:53:56,978 critical. It can save lives. My colleagues in Oyster Bay and the 344 00:53:57,058 --> 00:54:00,938 town board, as well as our receiver and our town clerk, Rich LaMarca, 345 00:54:00,978 --> 00:54:04,698 are proud to promote prostate cancer awareness and 346 00:54:04,758 --> 00:54:08,398 help shift the focus on the importance of 347 00:54:08,558 --> 00:54:12,018 testing in achieving early detection and best 348 00:54:12,118 --> 00:54:15,598 outcomes. So quite frankly, get checked. 349 00:54:15,798 --> 00:54:17,658 Make sure your loved ones get checked. 350 00:54:18,118 --> 00:54:22,098 The life you save could be someone very close to you or even your own. 351 00:54:23,258 --> 00:54:27,238 We also invite the public to donate blood today 352 00:54:27,338 --> 00:54:30,948 at the Hicksville Athletic Center from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 353 00:54:31,448 --> 00:54:35,178 The Hicksville Athletic Center is located at 167 South 354 00:54:35,338 --> 00:54:39,198 Broadway in Hicksville. This drive is so critical, as 355 00:54:39,258 --> 00:54:42,938 it helps local hospitals meet the ongoing demand for blood 356 00:54:43,018 --> 00:54:46,438 donation. Every donor, oh, this is wonderful news, 357 00:54:46,938 --> 00:54:50,798 every donor will receive two complimentary 358 00:54:51,298 --> 00:54:55,178 New York Islander tickets. So donate 359 00:54:55,258 --> 00:54:58,978 blood and get to a game where they donate blood on the ice on a 360 00:54:59,018 --> 00:55:00,698 regular basis in many games. 361 00:55:04,570 --> 00:55:05,370 Exactly. 362 00:55:06,610 --> 00:55:10,190 For those of you who just celebrated the Jewish New Year, we wish you a very 363 00:55:10,290 --> 00:55:12,890 happy, healthy, and prosperous new year ahead. 364 00:55:13,290 --> 00:55:17,220 Shana Tova to you and to your 365 00:55:17,270 --> 00:55:21,250 families and friends. May you have a very easy fast. 366 00:55:22,250 --> 00:55:26,130 In other announcements, Sunday our waterfront festival was 367 00:55:26,150 --> 00:55:30,149 rained out and postponed, so that will take place in the same 368 00:55:30,170 --> 00:55:34,150 location, which is the Tobay Marina, and that will 369 00:55:34,190 --> 00:55:36,770 take place from 9:00 to 4:00 PM 370 00:55:37,750 --> 00:55:41,110 this Sunday instead. Also, this 371 00:55:41,210 --> 00:55:45,150 Thursday, for those of you who love live music, and there's 372 00:55:45,190 --> 00:55:49,010 so many of us, we had a fantastic Music Under the Stars 373 00:55:49,490 --> 00:55:53,390 season. A big thanks goes out to the Department of Community and Youth 374 00:55:53,470 --> 00:55:57,090 Services, the Parks Department, the Department of Public Safety 375 00:55:57,510 --> 00:56:01,390 for all of their hard work in bringing about such a successful 376 00:56:01,890 --> 00:56:05,220 and fun and entertaining season of top-shelf music. 377 00:56:05,550 --> 00:56:09,530 It really was amazing. So this Thursday night, we hold 378 00:56:09,590 --> 00:56:13,250 our last Summer Blast, and that will be 379 00:56:13,290 --> 00:56:17,210 located at Allen Park on Motor Avenue in Farmingdale. 380 00:56:17,530 --> 00:56:20,040 The show starts earlier than our typical concerts. 381 00:56:20,090 --> 00:56:22,950 It starts at 7:00 PM this Thursday. 382 00:56:23,090 --> 00:56:23,770 And the act, 383 00:56:24,610 --> 00:56:28,230 Billy Joel's original band, The Lords of 52nd 384 00:56:28,370 --> 00:56:32,330 Street. Yes, those very talented musicians who cut the albums 385 00:56:32,410 --> 00:56:36,230 with Billy and went on those famous concert tours to 386 00:56:36,290 --> 00:56:38,970 make his music the soundtrack of our lives. 387 00:56:39,370 --> 00:56:42,950 Come see Richie Cannata, Russell Javors, Liberty 388 00:56:42,990 --> 00:56:46,670 DeVitto, and the rest of the Lords of 52nd Street in a 389 00:56:46,850 --> 00:56:50,690 free concert this Thursday starting at 7:00 PM. 390 00:56:51,070 --> 00:56:54,610 Get there early, bring your lawn chairs and your 391 00:56:55,250 --> 00:56:59,090 accoutrements to fun, and enjoy the last 392 00:56:59,170 --> 00:57:03,010 free concert before-- outdoor concert, and then from there, we move 393 00:57:03,050 --> 00:57:06,750 our shows indoors as the summer goes on. 394 00:57:07,060 --> 00:57:10,750 And people can come wearing their favorite 395 00:57:11,290 --> 00:57:14,010 shirt, their favorite comfortable summer outfit. 396 00:57:14,370 --> 00:57:16,250 No need to wear the collar, Father. 397 00:57:16,330 --> 00:57:20,100 Come and enjoy in your comfortable clothes and 398 00:57:20,310 --> 00:57:24,050 join us for the last Summer Blast free show with the 399 00:57:24,170 --> 00:57:27,830 Lords of 52nd Street. That's going to be great fun. 400 00:57:28,450 --> 00:57:30,690 With that, that's it for our 401 00:57:32,630 --> 00:57:36,390 announcements and our initial program aspect, and now we go 402 00:57:36,590 --> 00:57:40,290 right to our town board meeting. If you are here for 403 00:57:40,390 --> 00:57:44,250 something other than that, we'll listen at the end of the 404 00:57:44,350 --> 00:57:48,180 meeting during public comment. Otherwise, if you need 405 00:57:48,210 --> 00:57:52,100 to head out, we thank you for all you do for us each and 406 00:57:52,150 --> 00:57:55,880 every day, and God bless you and your congregation, Monsignor, 407 00:57:56,350 --> 00:57:58,090 and thank you everyone. 408 00:57:59,430 --> 00:58:01,930 Will the town clerk now call the roll? 409 00:58:02,330 --> 00:58:03,290 Supervisor Saladino? 410 00:58:03,330 --> 00:58:03,770 Present. 411 00:58:04,890 --> 00:58:05,650 Councilman Ombrodo? 412 00:58:06,090 --> 00:58:06,570 Present. 413 00:58:07,350 --> 00:58:09,890 Councilman Hand is absent. Councilman Labriola? 414 00:58:10,650 --> 00:58:11,030 Present. 415 00:58:11,670 --> 00:58:14,690 Councilwoman Meyer? Present. Councilwoman Walsh? 416 00:58:14,890 --> 00:58:15,310 Present. 417 00:58:16,090 --> 00:58:17,190 Councilman Monteleone? 418 00:58:17,270 --> 00:58:17,630 Present. 419 00:58:18,060 --> 00:58:19,230 We have a quorum, Supervisor. 420 00:58:19,390 --> 00:58:23,050 Wonderful. I mentioned earlier about focusing 421 00:58:23,530 --> 00:58:27,270 on those we lost on 9/11 and since. A big thanks 422 00:58:27,330 --> 00:58:31,270 goes out to our town and all involved in the many ways in 423 00:58:31,310 --> 00:58:34,050 which we have honored veterans, 424 00:58:34,870 --> 00:58:38,450 all we lost on 9/10, and all we have lost 425 00:58:38,550 --> 00:58:42,230 since. We held a very solemn program at our 426 00:58:42,350 --> 00:58:45,650 monument at Tobay Beach on the bay side. 427 00:58:46,010 --> 00:58:49,650 That was a very special program. It was excellent, and we 428 00:58:49,710 --> 00:58:53,030 thank everyone. We had a very large turnout for that. 429 00:58:53,070 --> 00:58:56,710 We held a program on the morning of the 11th of 430 00:58:56,750 --> 00:59:00,370 September at the exact time the planes hit the towers 431 00:59:00,850 --> 00:59:04,530 at our monument at John Burns Park in Massapequa. 432 00:59:04,650 --> 00:59:06,310 Largest crowd I had ever seen there. 433 00:59:06,810 --> 00:59:10,510 There was a ceremony in Bethpage recently that I attended 434 00:59:10,670 --> 00:59:14,650 with our good friend Lou Ombrodo. The councilman was there, and some 435 00:59:14,710 --> 00:59:17,030 of you were there at that ceremony. 436 00:59:17,419 --> 00:59:21,250 Thank you to all the communities. Also, on the evening of 9/11, 437 00:59:21,310 --> 00:59:25,050 another ceremony was held up here in Oyster Bay with the Oyster Bay 438 00:59:25,130 --> 00:59:27,990 community. Rich LaMarca, thank you for being there. 439 00:59:28,030 --> 00:59:31,430 Vicki Walsh and all of our colleagues for taking part. 440 00:59:31,850 --> 00:59:35,750 That ceremony was also very, very touching as it 441 00:59:35,790 --> 00:59:39,550 is every year, held at the monument in Theodore Roosevelt 442 00:59:39,670 --> 00:59:43,570 Park here in Oyster Bay. Ceremonies took place in Hicksville 443 00:59:43,610 --> 00:59:47,590 and throughout our town. We appreciate the fact that our residents 444 00:59:47,600 --> 00:59:51,560 are patriotic, they are focused on our nation, 445 00:59:52,010 --> 00:59:55,950 and that we have committed to always remembering those we 446 00:59:56,030 --> 01:00:00,010 have lost and continue to lose. It is a great comfort to 447 01:00:00,030 --> 01:00:01,950 the families, and 448 01:00:02,770 --> 01:00:06,690 we're all appreciative to come together as one family for these ceremonies. 449 01:00:06,940 --> 01:00:09,070 And we appreciate the media coverage as well. 450 01:00:09,450 --> 01:00:13,350 It sends a very strong message of patriotism, and 451 01:00:13,650 --> 01:00:17,450 as we always say, the people have a right to know, and we thank the media for 452 01:00:17,470 --> 01:00:21,110 all of their good works in letting folks 453 01:00:21,190 --> 01:00:25,150 know just how patriotic a town we are and how we continue 454 01:00:25,190 --> 01:00:25,870 to remember. 455 01:00:26,830 --> 01:00:30,790 With that, would you please call our calendar for the day, 456 01:00:30,890 --> 01:00:32,150 Town Clerk LaMarca? 457 01:00:32,610 --> 01:00:36,100 May have a motion to suspend the rules and add resolution numbers 458 01:00:36,370 --> 01:00:40,330 699 and 700, 2026 on 459 01:00:40,370 --> 01:00:41,030 the motions. 460 01:00:41,110 --> 01:00:41,590 So moved. 461 01:00:42,370 --> 01:00:42,990 Second the motion. 462 01:00:43,550 --> 01:00:47,150 Motion made by Councilman Ombrodo and seconded by Councilman Labriola. 463 01:00:48,110 --> 01:00:49,810 On the vote, Supervisor Saladino? 464 01:00:50,230 --> 01:00:54,170 On the vote to suspend and bring this motion, I vote 465 01:00:54,250 --> 01:00:54,430 aye. 466 01:00:55,590 --> 01:00:56,430 Councilman Ombrodo? 467 01:00:56,710 --> 01:00:56,930 Aye. 468 01:00:59,150 --> 01:01:00,090 Councilman Labriola? 469 01:01:00,330 --> 01:01:01,130 Aye. 470 01:01:01,190 --> 01:01:02,470 Councilwoman Meyer? Aye. 471 01:01:03,610 --> 01:01:04,590 Councilwoman Walsh? 472 01:01:05,150 --> 01:01:05,830 Aye. 473 01:01:05,970 --> 01:01:07,490 And Councilman Monteleone? 474 01:01:07,950 --> 01:01:08,170 Aye. 475 01:01:10,546 --> 01:01:14,506 Motion to suspend the rules and add Resolution Number 699 and 700 476 01:01:15,006 --> 01:01:17,746 2026 passes with six ayes. 477 01:01:18,786 --> 01:01:22,686 May I have a motion to re-suspend the rules and add walked on 478 01:01:22,746 --> 01:01:26,745 Resolution Number 701 2026, which 479 01:01:26,786 --> 01:01:30,626 is a resolution to secure flood insurance for the 52 480 01:01:30,666 --> 01:01:34,506 town buildings located within a flood zone for the period of 481 01:01:34,526 --> 01:01:38,186 September 18, 2026 through September 482 01:01:38,246 --> 01:01:40,805 18, 2027. On the motion. 483 01:01:40,946 --> 01:01:42,366 So moved. Second the motion. 484 01:01:42,966 --> 01:01:46,346 Motion made by Councilman Ombrodo and seconded by Councilman Labriola. 485 01:01:46,406 --> 01:01:47,986 On the vote, Supervisor Saladino? 486 01:01:48,086 --> 01:01:48,766 Aye. 487 01:01:48,826 --> 01:01:49,726 Councilman Ombrodo? 488 01:01:50,106 --> 01:01:50,486 Aye. 489 01:01:50,926 --> 01:01:51,966 Councilman Labriola? 490 01:01:52,086 --> 01:01:52,366 Aye. 491 01:01:52,866 --> 01:01:53,746 Councilwoman Meyer? 492 01:01:53,866 --> 01:01:54,066 Aye. 493 01:01:55,206 --> 01:01:56,166 Councilwoman Walsh? 494 01:01:56,506 --> 01:01:56,806 Aye. 495 01:01:57,526 --> 01:01:59,006 And Councilman Monteleone? 496 01:01:59,306 --> 01:01:59,546 Aye. 497 01:02:00,626 --> 01:02:04,216 Motion to re-suspend the rules of procedure and add walked on Resolution Number 498 01:02:04,626 --> 01:02:08,606 701 2026 passes with six ayes and 499 01:02:08,706 --> 01:02:09,646 zero nays. 500 01:02:11,046 --> 01:02:14,306 May I have a motion to adopt Resolution Numbers P 501 01:02:14,366 --> 01:02:18,026 13 2026 through 701 502 01:02:18,206 --> 01:02:20,226 2026? On the motion. 503 01:02:22,546 --> 01:02:23,606 So moved. Second. 504 01:02:25,066 --> 01:02:28,446 Motion made by Councilman Ombrodo and seconded by Councilman Labriola. 505 01:02:29,106 --> 01:02:31,466 I don't believe we have any speaking slips on resolutions. 506 01:02:31,606 --> 01:02:35,226 I don't have any slips for anyone who would like to be heard on our 507 01:02:35,286 --> 01:02:39,206 regular action calendar. Is there anyone here today who would like 508 01:02:39,266 --> 01:02:42,746 to be heard on any resolution for today's 509 01:02:42,806 --> 01:02:46,666 calendar? Please let the record reflect that no one has indicated they'd 510 01:02:46,686 --> 01:02:50,466 like to be heard. So with that, may we take a vote. 511 01:02:52,606 --> 01:02:53,706 Supervisor Saladino? 512 01:02:53,906 --> 01:02:54,446 I vote aye. 513 01:02:55,006 --> 01:02:55,786 Councilman Ombrodo? 514 01:02:56,246 --> 01:02:56,546 Aye. 515 01:02:57,066 --> 01:02:58,086 Councilman Labriola? 516 01:02:58,226 --> 01:02:58,486 Aye. 517 01:02:58,926 --> 01:02:59,806 Councilwoman Meyer? 518 01:03:00,206 --> 01:03:00,846 Aye. 519 01:03:01,126 --> 01:03:02,006 Councilwoman Walsh? 520 01:03:02,146 --> 01:03:02,506 Aye. 521 01:03:02,746 --> 01:03:03,886 And Councilman Monteleone? 522 01:03:04,146 --> 01:03:04,386 Aye. 523 01:03:05,486 --> 01:03:09,346 Motion to adopt Resolution Numbers P 13 2026 524 01:03:09,366 --> 01:03:13,066 through 701 2026 passes with six 525 01:03:13,086 --> 01:03:16,006 ayes and zero nays. The calendar is complete, Supervisor. 526 01:03:16,366 --> 01:03:20,246 Thank you very much, Town Clerk. I greatly appreciate the 527 01:03:20,286 --> 01:03:24,206 cooperation of all the departments and all that has been going on for 528 01:03:24,246 --> 01:03:26,806 our residents. We've had an incredible summer. 529 01:03:27,266 --> 01:03:31,026 Our parks never looked better. The facilities are up to 530 01:03:31,086 --> 01:03:34,406 date. Our beaches have been superb, 531 01:03:34,846 --> 01:03:38,746 and we are also in that season where there are so many fall 532 01:03:38,786 --> 01:03:42,526 events going on. And we encourage everyone, a 533 01:03:42,586 --> 01:03:44,135 flyer went out to the homes, 534 01:03:45,166 --> 01:03:48,876 if it hasn't yet arrived at your home, it will soon, of the many 535 01:03:49,026 --> 01:03:52,846 different functions that we have going on, from Oyster Fest to the 536 01:03:52,966 --> 01:03:56,846 car show, to the Waterfront Festival, the Fall Festival, the 537 01:03:56,926 --> 01:04:00,906 Fright Night, which is designed 538 01:04:00,986 --> 01:04:04,766 for two different audiences. In the early part of the evening, it's 539 01:04:04,906 --> 01:04:08,866 designed for young families, and then they shift things 540 01:04:09,306 --> 01:04:13,256 in the later part of the evening for older folks 541 01:04:13,386 --> 01:04:16,846 because, oh boy, it's very realistic and very scary. 542 01:04:16,946 --> 01:04:20,306 So there are a plethora of great free 543 01:04:20,386 --> 01:04:23,806 events for individuals, families, 544 01:04:24,206 --> 01:04:27,746 and the people of our town. Please check out all of them 545 01:04:28,126 --> 01:04:31,046 by visiting our website, oysterbaytown.com. 546 01:04:31,106 --> 01:04:34,966 It really is fantastic and free, as I mentioned. 547 01:04:35,066 --> 01:04:39,026 So, thank you to our staff, and may I have 548 01:04:39,126 --> 01:04:40,496 a motion to close the meeting? 549 01:04:41,746 --> 01:04:44,786 I move that this meeting be closed. I second the motion. 550 01:04:45,106 --> 01:04:47,626 All in favor, please signify by saying aye. 551 01:04:47,846 --> 01:04:48,386 Aye. 552 01:04:48,415 --> 01:04:49,326 Aye. Aye. Those opposed, nay. 553 01:04:50,786 --> 01:04:54,366 The ayes have it. We now move to the public comment portion. 554 01:04:54,926 --> 01:04:58,866 And Kelsey Gilmore-Futral, please come up and join 555 01:04:58,926 --> 01:04:59,186 us. 556 01:05:03,946 --> 01:05:05,186 Good morning. How are you? 557 01:05:05,386 --> 01:05:09,286 Good morning. I'm very happy to be here as opposed to South Carolina this morning 558 01:05:09,326 --> 01:05:12,626 because the fall was lovely. So thank you for the weather. 559 01:05:12,646 --> 01:05:14,126 My name is Kelsey Gilmore-Futral. 560 01:05:14,166 --> 01:05:18,006 I'm a legislative attorney with Best Friends Animal Society, and I just 561 01:05:18,366 --> 01:05:18,415 came- 562 01:05:18,446 --> 01:05:19,586 And you're from South Carolina? 563 01:05:19,626 --> 01:05:21,846 From South Carolina to thank you 564 01:05:22,706 --> 01:05:26,086 each individually for how gracious and accommodating you've been for the new 565 01:05:26,106 --> 01:05:28,586 facility we're building here in Oyster Bay. 566 01:05:29,346 --> 01:05:33,226 I've been coming up and speaking to several of the town boards in the region 567 01:05:33,466 --> 01:05:36,826 to tell them a little bit about Best Friends, about how gracious you've been, and 568 01:05:36,866 --> 01:05:40,106 about how happy we're going to be to be your neighbors. 569 01:05:40,426 --> 01:05:44,366 So, I have pieces of information here. 570 01:05:44,526 --> 01:05:47,856 Y'all know very well about Best Friends, but this is what I've been handing out 571 01:05:47,946 --> 01:05:49,706 to other town boards. 572 01:05:50,586 --> 01:05:53,016 I was at the Nassau County Committee meeting yesterday. 573 01:05:53,446 --> 01:05:57,126 So really just introducing ourself around the island, and we're so 574 01:05:57,146 --> 01:05:59,356 grateful for the hospitality that you've shown us. 575 01:06:00,086 --> 01:06:03,566 If there's anything that I can do, I know we're in wonderful hands, but I remain a 576 01:06:03,586 --> 01:06:07,306 resource, as does Marlon, who's here with me today, who runs 577 01:06:07,386 --> 01:06:11,306 our facility in Soho. So I'm just here to say hi and thank 578 01:06:11,366 --> 01:06:11,486 you. 579 01:06:12,146 --> 01:06:15,866 Kelsey, thank you so much for coming here to thank us. 580 01:06:16,335 --> 01:06:20,206 Thank you for your collaboration and partnership, and 581 01:06:20,246 --> 01:06:24,086 a special thanks goes out to Best Friends for their 582 01:06:24,266 --> 01:06:28,006 care for animals. That's something very important to us, and I hope we 583 01:06:28,086 --> 01:06:31,746 show that all the time. We've made major investments in our 584 01:06:31,826 --> 01:06:34,906 animal shelter. We are very focused on 585 01:06:35,006 --> 01:06:38,786 protecting animals, and all that we 586 01:06:38,906 --> 01:06:41,266 do here in the town speaks to that 587 01:06:42,826 --> 01:06:43,386 focus. 588 01:06:43,526 --> 01:06:43,846 Absolutely. 589 01:06:43,946 --> 01:06:44,286 So 590 01:06:45,646 --> 01:06:49,486 when you come here, it really instills a great confidence 591 01:06:49,606 --> 01:06:51,466 that we know the people are watching. 592 01:06:51,826 --> 01:06:55,646 We know they recognize our enormous commitment to 593 01:06:56,506 --> 01:06:59,366 protecting animals in a very humane way. 594 01:06:59,446 --> 01:07:00,046 And 595 01:07:00,926 --> 01:07:04,866 thank you for your care and the fact that you're opening this 596 01:07:04,926 --> 01:07:08,526 facility. We all recall the board meeting where you 597 01:07:08,626 --> 01:07:12,186 presented, and we're just so happy to be 598 01:07:12,196 --> 01:07:15,086 partnering with you and having you here in the town of Oyster Bay. 599 01:07:15,246 --> 01:07:16,666 The feeling is mutual. Thank you. 600 01:07:16,906 --> 01:07:17,256 Wonderful. 601 01:07:17,266 --> 01:07:19,386 With permission of the clerk, may I? Thank you. 602 01:07:19,466 --> 01:07:22,406 Would anyone else like to be heard? I have no other slips. 603 01:07:23,186 --> 01:07:26,966 No one else has indicated they'd like to be heard, so we thank you all for your 604 01:07:27,006 --> 01:07:28,326 participation today.