Politics & Government

Village Board Embarks on Long-Range Improvement Effort

Trustees approve Armadillo Grill name change, reserve decision on Tae Kwan Do application.

The Babylon Village Board is in the beginning stage of developing a long-range capital improvement plan.

Trustees have been asked to provide feedback on needed work at various village buildings and operations, ranging from the golf course and pool to internal technology needs. The complete list of suggestions will then be reviewed and prioritized and could form the basis for a bond proposal for voters next spring, said village officials.

The most recent bond projects were a 2006 roadway improvement project and maintenance vehicle purchases.

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“We’re taking a look at the infrastructure of the village, from buildings to public facilities, and trustees are being asked to provide a list of suggested projects,” said village attorney Joel Sikowitz.

There is no time table set, noted officials, and the potential bond amount could range from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on projects chosen and bond interest costs.

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In addition to the long-range bond effort, the village is hoping to tap state construction aid for several other repair and renovation projects including parking lot work, a new walkway around Argyle Lake, a brick chimney and system work at the Conklin House and storm water filters and discharge improvements in various village locations.

Both efforts were discussed during a board work session held prior to last Tuesday’s public meeting during which the board re-appointed members to two village boards. Mary Lou Bartsch and Lynne Dunlop were reappointed to the architectural review board for three year-terms. George Smith was re-appointed to the planning board for a five-year term.

During the public meeting the village board also approved the application of Joseph Sgambati to change the name of Armadillo Grill to the Tidewater Grill & Tavern as he takes ownership of the establishment at the corner of Deer Park Avenue and Main Street.

Prior to the work session and monthly board meeting, the board held a public hearing on an application for a Tae Kwan Do Studio at the former location of Visual TV and Video Corp on DPA.

Clinton Oh is seeking to open his first Suffolk County school location and currently runs seven such schools in Nassau. He told village officials that his family-owned business has been in operation for 30 years.

The Bayside resident, who run the business with his father, brother and wife, said the family chose the village after driving through the area earlier this year.

“This is the nicest town we’ve seen in driving around Suffolk,” he told the board, which reserved decision on the application.

The studio would be open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and offer classes to children, as well as adults, and birthday party services.

 

 

 


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