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Town of North Hempstead Town Board Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026

Town Board — Tuesday, May 12, 2026
BodyNorth Hempstead, New York
SessionTown Board
DateTuesday, May 12, 2026
StatusFILED
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Okay, good morning.

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If you don't please stand and place your right hand over your heart I pledge allegiance, the United States of America and to their coming for which it stands one nation under God with liberty and justice.

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Good morning, everybody.

0:28

Town of North Hempstead, downboard meeting, May 12, 2026.

0:32

Councilman Chino.

0:33

Present.

0:33

Councilman Scott.

0:34

Here.

0:35

Considentman Walsh?

0:36

Yeah.

0:36

Consident Liu?

0:37

President.

0:38

Hi.

0:39

Councilman Dalimonte.

0:40

Hi.

0:40

Supervisor DeSena.

0:42

Aye.

0:43

Thank you.

0:45

Okay.

0:45

Um I don't have any uh comments for submitted on other than on the agenda.

0:50

I just, before we get started, I just wanted to remind everybody that May 23rd, we have our town Memorial Day Fireworks Extravaganza.

1:00

And this year we're having a special program for veterans.

1:04

There will be a free barbecue at 4 30.

1:06

There will be uh special recognition of our North Hempstead veterans at 6.

1:12

The program starts at 6 30, and the fireworks, which rival Macy's fireworks, they're amazing.

1:19

Um they start shortly after 9.

1:21

Um but regarding the veterans, there is shuttle service available from Clinton G.

1:26

Martin Park, and the shuttle will be able to take you back after the veterans ceremony if you don't wish to stay late.

1:35

Um but and also after the fireworks.

1:38

And there are free parking passes available for our veterans.

1:42

So please call 311 to register for the program or or contact us about getting a free parking pass.

1:51

And we hope to see you to honor you because there would be no America 250 without our veterans.

1:56

So thank you.

1:57

Well, so I'd like to just say that this week is uh National Police Week.

2:01

I'd like to thank all our police officers for everything that they do.

2:06

Um your courage, your sacrifice, your dedication to our community is beyond amazing, and thank you for your service.

2:17

Yes, thank you.

2:20

We have three former police officers right here, so a special thank you to to you for your service and to your families and one in the audience.

2:29

Chief.

2:29

That's it right.

2:32

I thought I thought she was talking about it.

2:33

I'm talking about these three on our board.

2:35

I didn't you were a police officer?

2:37

Israeli police force.

2:38

Oh, I do have.

2:40

Thank you.

2:40

Okay.

2:42

Okay, would you please call the first item?

2:44

Item number one.

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A public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Langden Road, Carl Place, New York.

2:52

We have a card on this.

2:54

Mr.

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McDonough, Tom McDonough, President of C SEA Unit 7555, representing the union employees of the town.

3:11

Yes, sir.

3:12

I just want to make sure it's my intention to move to continue this to the meeting of June 9th.

3:16

But I think since he's here, he has a right to speak.

3:18

Yes.

3:19

I can wait until June 9th.

3:20

Let's hear it again.

3:21

Well, we'll prepared.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Transportation Safety████████████████████████████34%
Personnel Matters██████7%
Affordable Housing███4%
Summary of Proceedings

Town of North Hempstead Town Board Regular Meeting - May 12, 2026

The Town Board met on May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting included announcements about the upcoming Memorial Day celebration and National Police Week, followed by public hearings on traffic and parking matters. The board voted to continue two items and adopted three reserved parking spot resolutions.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Tom McDonough, President of CSEA Unit 7555 (representing town union employees), spoke during the public hearing on the proposed stop signs at Langdon Road and Garson Road in Carle Place. He expressed opposition to installing additional stop signs, arguing that according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, stop signs should not be used for speed control on neighborhood roads. He advocated for hiring a certified traffic engineer, noting a void since VSAC left, and suggested using yield signs instead, which he believes provide better safety awareness for children. He also questioned why stop signs were placed on Langdon rather than Garson, and Supervisor DeSena clarified that a stop sign on Garson was installed about four months ago. McDonough further recommended that the Third Precinct or the highway superintendent evaluate the intersection for hazard designation as per town code.

Discussion Items

  • Item 1 - Public Hearing on Stop Signs (Langdon Road, Carle Place): This hearing, continued from April 21, 2026, concerned the installation of two opposing STOP signs to create an all-stop controlled intersection at Langdon Road and Garson Road. During testimony, Mr. McDonough raised concerns about the effectiveness and safety of stop signs. Councilmembers discussed the need for a traffic engineer and noted that the intention of this stop sign was not speed control. The board opted to continue the hearing to June 9, 2026, before opening formal debate.
  • Item 2 - Local Law Amending Port Washington Public Parking District: A public hearing to consider adopting a local law amending Article IX of the Uniform Traffic Code (Port Washington Public Parking District). No public testimony was heard (the cardholder had left). The board voted to continue the hearing to June 9, 2026.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 1: Motion to continue the public hearing to June 9, 2026, passed 7-0 (Ayes: Troiano, Walsh, DeSena, Scott, Liu, Dalimonte, Levy; Nays: None).
  • Item 2: Motion to continue the public hearing to June 9, 2026, passed 7-0.
  • Item 3 - Rescission of Reserved Parking Spot (70 McKee Street, Floral Park): The public hearing was closed, and Resolution No. 260-2026 was adopted unanimously (7-0).
  • Item 4 - Establishing Reserved Parking Spot (157 Urban Avenue, Westbury): The public hearing was closed, and Resolution No. 261-2026 was adopted unanimously (7-0). Councilmember Walsh clarified that this was for a handicapped spot at a home.
  • Item 5 - Establishing Reserved Parking Spot (26 Eton Road, New Hyde Park): The public hearing was closed, and Resolution No. 262-2026 was adopted unanimously (7-0). The meeting adjourned after approximately 17 minutes.

Meeting Transcript

Okay, good morning. If you don't please stand and place your right hand over your heart I pledge allegiance, the United States of America and to their coming for which it stands one nation under God with liberty and justice. Good morning, everybody. Town of North Hempstead, downboard meeting, May 12, 2026. Councilman Chino. Present. Councilman Scott. Here. Considentman Walsh? Yeah. Consident Liu? President. Hi. Councilman Dalimonte. Hi. Supervisor DeSena. Aye. Thank you. Okay. Um I don't have any uh comments for submitted on other than on the agenda. I just, before we get started, I just wanted to remind everybody that May 23rd, we have our town Memorial Day Fireworks Extravaganza. And this year we're having a special program for veterans. There will be a free barbecue at 4 30. There will be uh special recognition of our North Hempstead veterans at 6. The program starts at 6 30, and the fireworks, which rival Macy's fireworks, they're amazing. Um they start shortly after 9. Um but regarding the veterans, there is shuttle service available from Clinton G. Martin Park, and the shuttle will be able to take you back after the veterans ceremony if you don't wish to stay late. Um but and also after the fireworks. And there are free parking passes available for our veterans. So please call 311 to register for the program or or contact us about getting a free parking pass. And we hope to see you to honor you because there would be no America 250 without our veterans. So thank you. Well, so I'd like to just say that this week is uh National Police Week. I'd like to thank all our police officers for everything that they do. Um your courage, your sacrifice, your dedication to our community is beyond amazing, and thank you for your service. Yes, thank you. We have three former police officers right here, so a special thank you to to you for your service and to your families and one in the audience. Chief. That's it right. I thought I thought she was talking about it. I'm talking about these three on our board. I didn't you were a police officer? Israeli police force. Oh, I do have. Thank you. Okay. Okay, would you please call the first item? Item number one. A public hearing to consider the adoption of an ordinance affecting Langden Road, Carl Place, New York.

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