| APRIL - JUNE 2005 MEETING MINUTES |
Seaford Wellness Council
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| 3940 Sunset Avenue Seaford, NY 11783 |
Seaford Wellness Council - April - June 2005 Meeting Minutes
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June 7, 2005 - Meeting Minutes - Seaford Middle School
Attendance: Michael Di Silvio, Ken Nersesian, Peter Ruffner, Christine Kern,
Detective Bob Hoehn, Liz & Steve Gaebler
7:30PM: After a review of the May 3, 2005 meeting we reviewed the Tackapausha Park Clean-up
on Saturday, June 4, 2005. We believe it was a tremendous success and are appreciative to all those involved. The local press in Wantagh – Seaford Citizen and
Newsday has been beneficial for us. The time we spent with Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi on Saturday enlightened us on his renovation plans for
Nassau County Parks and gave him an understanding of our concerns.
Liz Gaebler gave us an accounting of our finances, which is approximately $5,800 with some minor expenses still to be added for the upcoming Friday Night Live.
According to Liz’s conversation with Barbara Richko, everything is ready to go with FNL.
Washington Park Renovation will be discussed with members of the County Parks Dept. in order to detail what needs to be done. We will look for a time on June
27 or 28 to meet with them on this.
A Town Meeting with Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi is scheduled at the Wantagh High School at 7:30PM on June 22 for residents of Wantagh and
Seaford. At the meeting we can discuss local issues.
The Seaford train station parking lot will be repaved shortly, and we discussed the need to monitor the situation and see where we can gather information on the
Gazebo project. We are waiting for a response on our letter sent to the Town regarding the proposed Gazebo at the Seaford L.I.R.R. Station. At some point over
the summer we plan to visit the Merrick gazebo for ideas and then return to Seaford to see how best to proceed.
Our calendar of events and meetings should be ready in a week so that we may prepare our new brochures to be available for the 6th Grade and 9th Grade
orientations in late August. It is important that we get our message out to parents and students at the onset of the new school year.
We will be reviewing the Wellness Council By-laws for possible revision over the summer.
Meeting ended at 8:45PM.
Michael Di Silvio
Attendance: Michael Di Silvio, Ken Nersesian, Peter Ruffner, Christine Kern,
Detective Bob Hoehn, Liz & Steve Gaebler
7:30PM: After a review of the May 3, 2005 meeting we reviewed the Tackapausha Park Clean-up
on Saturday, June 4, 2005. We believe it was a tremendous success and are appreciative to all those involved. The local press in Wantagh – Seaford Citizen and
Newsday has been beneficial for us. The time we spent with Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi on Saturday enlightened us on his renovation plans for
Nassau County Parks and gave him an understanding of our concerns.
Liz Gaebler gave us an accounting of our finances, which is approximately $5,800 with some minor expenses still to be added for the upcoming Friday Night Live.
According to Liz’s conversation with Barbara Richko, everything is ready to go with FNL.
Washington Park Renovation will be discussed with members of the County Parks Dept. in order to detail what needs to be done. We will look for a time on June
27 or 28 to meet with them on this.
A Town Meeting with Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi is scheduled at the Wantagh High School at 7:30PM on June 22 for residents of Wantagh and
Seaford. At the meeting we can discuss local issues.
The Seaford train station parking lot will be repaved shortly, and we discussed the need to monitor the situation and see where we can gather information on the
Gazebo project. We are waiting for a response on our letter sent to the Town regarding the proposed Gazebo at the Seaford L.I.R.R. Station. At some point over
the summer we plan to visit the Merrick gazebo for ideas and then return to Seaford to see how best to proceed.
Our calendar of events and meetings should be ready in a week so that we may prepare our new brochures to be available for the 6th Grade and 9th Grade
orientations in late August. It is important that we get our message out to parents and students at the onset of the new school year.
We will be reviewing the Wellness Council By-laws for possible revision over the summer.
Meeting ended at 8:45PM.
Michael Di Silvio
May 3, 2005, 7:00 pm - Meeting Minutes - Seaford Middle School Library
The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.
Clean Up Day: date was changed to June 4, 2005
Litter Bags: Christine Kern has a catalogue with various litter bags that can be imprinted with the wellness council logo to be distributed
during Clean Up Day.
Chamber of Commerce: Asking merchants to clean up their storefront area for Clean Up Day. Also asked the Wellness Council if they
would be interested in joining the Chamber of Commerce. If the Wellness Council joins the Chamber of Commerce, they will be able to
have a free table at the annual Craft Fair scheduled for Father's Day weekend at the RR station.
The Chamber is getting a new Welcome to Seaford sign. The Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting on May 17, 2005 at Noon
at Runyon's. If the Council is interested in joining, they are welcome to attend.
Gazebo and plantings: area of interest: Jackson Ave and Sunrise Hwy by RR station near WWI Memorial, Ideas: Could put up memorials
for WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Gulf Conflict, Iraq, and make a Memorial Park with landscaping and a gazebo. A sixteen-foot
gazebo costs $3500-$4500. It is estimated that to have the whole thing done right (landscaping, electricity) it would cost in excess of
$20,000.
We need to get clearance from the Town of Hempstead. Mike Di Silvio will write a letter to Kate Murray. Christine Kern will get in touch with
the Merrick Chamber of Commerce regarding their sign by their RR station and their gazebo. Christine Kern will also call the Lions Club
to find out if they maintain the WWI memorial. The American Legion will also be contacted.
The beautification part of the meeting ended at 8:00 pm.
The general meeting of the Seaford Wellness Council started at 8:05pm.
The Dale Carnegie Workshop: the workshop discussed communication skills to help seniors in the next phase of their lives. 170-180
students attended in the SHS Auditorium. Some students were disruptive and the assistant principal needed to be called in.
NEXT YEAR: This workshop will be by invitation only an be capped at 40 students. It will be conducted in a classroom setting rather than
the auditorium.
5th Grade Parents Meeting: tomorrow night. Lucie Dean will represent the Wellness Council.
Viking Voice: Ken Nersesian presented two articles . The first spoke about the lack of School Spirit, the second talked about Date Rape.
The Date Rape issue should be brought to the Board of Education's attention at their next meeting.
The school budget vote and the election of new board members was discussed.
The meeting ended at 9:07pm.
The meeting opened at 7:00 pm.
Clean Up Day: date was changed to June 4, 2005
Litter Bags: Christine Kern has a catalogue with various litter bags that can be imprinted with the wellness council logo to be distributed
during Clean Up Day.
Chamber of Commerce: Asking merchants to clean up their storefront area for Clean Up Day. Also asked the Wellness Council if they
would be interested in joining the Chamber of Commerce. If the Wellness Council joins the Chamber of Commerce, they will be able to
have a free table at the annual Craft Fair scheduled for Father's Day weekend at the RR station.
The Chamber is getting a new Welcome to Seaford sign. The Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting on May 17, 2005 at Noon
at Runyon's. If the Council is interested in joining, they are welcome to attend.
Gazebo and plantings: area of interest: Jackson Ave and Sunrise Hwy by RR station near WWI Memorial, Ideas: Could put up memorials
for WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam, the Gulf Conflict, Iraq, and make a Memorial Park with landscaping and a gazebo. A sixteen-foot
gazebo costs $3500-$4500. It is estimated that to have the whole thing done right (landscaping, electricity) it would cost in excess of
$20,000.
We need to get clearance from the Town of Hempstead. Mike Di Silvio will write a letter to Kate Murray. Christine Kern will get in touch with
the Merrick Chamber of Commerce regarding their sign by their RR station and their gazebo. Christine Kern will also call the Lions Club
to find out if they maintain the WWI memorial. The American Legion will also be contacted.
The beautification part of the meeting ended at 8:00 pm.
The general meeting of the Seaford Wellness Council started at 8:05pm.
The Dale Carnegie Workshop: the workshop discussed communication skills to help seniors in the next phase of their lives. 170-180
students attended in the SHS Auditorium. Some students were disruptive and the assistant principal needed to be called in.
NEXT YEAR: This workshop will be by invitation only an be capped at 40 students. It will be conducted in a classroom setting rather than
the auditorium.
5th Grade Parents Meeting: tomorrow night. Lucie Dean will represent the Wellness Council.
Viking Voice: Ken Nersesian presented two articles . The first spoke about the lack of School Spirit, the second talked about Date Rape.
The Date Rape issue should be brought to the Board of Education's attention at their next meeting.
The school budget vote and the election of new board members was discussed.
The meeting ended at 9:07pm.
April 12, 2005 7:00 pm - Meeting Minutes - Seaford Middle School Faculty Room
Attendees: Carla Powell - Seaford Chamber of Commerce, George Duffy - Seaford School District Superintendent, Brian McGrath -
Legislator Peter Schmitt's Office, Thomas & MaryAnn Fioriglio - Key Club Advisors, Michael Ragon - Seaford High School Principal,
Sarah Holly - Senator Charles Fuschillo Representative, John Brooks - Seaford Fire Dept./Legislator David Denenberg, Neil Robbins -
Wantagh/Seaford Hockey Club, Robert Hoehn - Detective 7th Squad, Don Paulson - Lions Club, Peter Ruffner - Seaford Library,
Ken Nersesian, Liz Gaebler, Michael Di Silvio, Barbara DeLeon, Christine Kern, Theresa Maffetone, Lucy Dean
Seaford Beautification
Discussion regarding the Environmental Bond Act Program. The 2005 nomination form is due this Friday, April 15. Washington Avenue
Park will be our primary concern. Mr. Di Silvio asked several Seaford Clubs and Organizations who were present to fill out the nomination
form and send it in.
Christine Kern said she has forms for free trees for your curbside for whoever wants one.
Environmental Clean Up Day - Tentatively scheduled for May 14 with a rain date of May 15. Area of concentration: On/Off ramps of
SOB, area between SOB and Seaman's Neck Road. It was strongly suggested that everyone who participates have a signed release due
to liability. Children need parental approval via a signed release. Sen. Fuschillo's office suggested Wellness Council should write a letter
to the state requesting permission to use the Rail Road parking lot. We were informed that the DOT is planning a massive clean up of the
area. If it does not get done, call DOT.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2005 at 7pm in the Middle School library.
This ended the general meeting for the beautification update.
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The regular Wellness Council Meeting started at 8:05pm.
This meeting was being chaired by Ken Nersesian.
The minutes of the last meeting was read by Barbara De Leon.
Mr. Nersesian reported that the Dale Carnegie Workshop for High School Seniors is scheduled for this Tuesday morning, April 19,
2005 during first and second periods at the High School.
Beautification: Again we had a good representation from Seaford Civic groups.
The need for a new Scorers table will be addressed before the start of Fall sports.
A $20,000.00 discretionary grant was given to the Wellness Council last Friday by Senator Charles Fuschillo and Assemblyman
David McDonough.
Mr. Nersesian wants to give the High School Auditorium an "extreme make over". Town Clerk Mark Bonilla suggested asking the Alumni
to help out financially. Mr. Nersesian said that he would like to get a gazebo erected for community use on the parcel of land between
the LIRR station and Sunrise Highway, between Washington Ave and Jackson Avenue. We were informed that the LIRR station and
platform level is being redone and there are plans to have the Parking Lot also given a face lift. A Gazebo would fit nicely in the plans. It
was suggested that a letter to Senator Fuschillo detailing the needs for the gazebo - IE., the specific location, the size of the gazebo, who
will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance, and request a grant for it's purchase.
New Business: Mr. Bonilla introduced Neil Robbins, head coach of Wantagh/Seaford Baymen Youth Hockey Team and the LI Blues, a
hockey team for children with disabilities. Mr. Robbins said that if we need kids to help on Environmental Clean Up Day, he can provide
easily 60 kids. He also said that if the Wellness Council was to open a Recreation Center, if they put an ice rink in it, he promised that it
would turn a profit and guarantee that it would be used on a regular basis.
Treasurer's Report: According to Liz Gaebler, treasurer, the last Friday Night Live cost the Council $1,509.90 in supplies. This left us with
a balance of $8,732.72.
Issues up for Votes:
1. We provided the planter for the Manor AP room by the mural. We would like to provide a plaque. Approved
2. The purchase of T-shirts that have the Wellness Council Logo on them. Approved
The meeting was ended by 9:10pm.
Attendees: Carla Powell - Seaford Chamber of Commerce, George Duffy - Seaford School District Superintendent, Brian McGrath -
Legislator Peter Schmitt's Office, Thomas & MaryAnn Fioriglio - Key Club Advisors, Michael Ragon - Seaford High School Principal,
Sarah Holly - Senator Charles Fuschillo Representative, John Brooks - Seaford Fire Dept./Legislator David Denenberg, Neil Robbins -
Wantagh/Seaford Hockey Club, Robert Hoehn - Detective 7th Squad, Don Paulson - Lions Club, Peter Ruffner - Seaford Library,
Ken Nersesian, Liz Gaebler, Michael Di Silvio, Barbara DeLeon, Christine Kern, Theresa Maffetone, Lucy Dean
Seaford Beautification
Discussion regarding the Environmental Bond Act Program. The 2005 nomination form is due this Friday, April 15. Washington Avenue
Park will be our primary concern. Mr. Di Silvio asked several Seaford Clubs and Organizations who were present to fill out the nomination
form and send it in.
Christine Kern said she has forms for free trees for your curbside for whoever wants one.
Environmental Clean Up Day - Tentatively scheduled for May 14 with a rain date of May 15. Area of concentration: On/Off ramps of
SOB, area between SOB and Seaman's Neck Road. It was strongly suggested that everyone who participates have a signed release due
to liability. Children need parental approval via a signed release. Sen. Fuschillo's office suggested Wellness Council should write a letter
to the state requesting permission to use the Rail Road parking lot. We were informed that the DOT is planning a massive clean up of the
area. If it does not get done, call DOT.
The next meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2005 at 7pm in the Middle School library.
This ended the general meeting for the beautification update.
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The regular Wellness Council Meeting started at 8:05pm.
This meeting was being chaired by Ken Nersesian.
The minutes of the last meeting was read by Barbara De Leon.
Mr. Nersesian reported that the Dale Carnegie Workshop for High School Seniors is scheduled for this Tuesday morning, April 19,
2005 during first and second periods at the High School.
Beautification: Again we had a good representation from Seaford Civic groups.
The need for a new Scorers table will be addressed before the start of Fall sports.
A $20,000.00 discretionary grant was given to the Wellness Council last Friday by Senator Charles Fuschillo and Assemblyman
David McDonough.
Mr. Nersesian wants to give the High School Auditorium an "extreme make over". Town Clerk Mark Bonilla suggested asking the Alumni
to help out financially. Mr. Nersesian said that he would like to get a gazebo erected for community use on the parcel of land between
the LIRR station and Sunrise Highway, between Washington Ave and Jackson Avenue. We were informed that the LIRR station and
platform level is being redone and there are plans to have the Parking Lot also given a face lift. A Gazebo would fit nicely in the plans. It
was suggested that a letter to Senator Fuschillo detailing the needs for the gazebo - IE., the specific location, the size of the gazebo, who
will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance, and request a grant for it's purchase.
New Business: Mr. Bonilla introduced Neil Robbins, head coach of Wantagh/Seaford Baymen Youth Hockey Team and the LI Blues, a
hockey team for children with disabilities. Mr. Robbins said that if we need kids to help on Environmental Clean Up Day, he can provide
easily 60 kids. He also said that if the Wellness Council was to open a Recreation Center, if they put an ice rink in it, he promised that it
would turn a profit and guarantee that it would be used on a regular basis.
Treasurer's Report: According to Liz Gaebler, treasurer, the last Friday Night Live cost the Council $1,509.90 in supplies. This left us with
a balance of $8,732.72.
Issues up for Votes:
1. We provided the planter for the Manor AP room by the mural. We would like to provide a plaque. Approved
2. The purchase of T-shirts that have the Wellness Council Logo on them. Approved
The meeting was ended by 9:10pm.
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