Mineola trustees approve permits, welcome signage and a water plant promotion at brief work session

The Mineola Village Board on May 13 approved several routine items at a brief work session, including permits for a community picnic and an ice cream truck, authorization for welcome signage at village entrances, and a personnel promotion to the water department.

Mr. Rivera read a resolution approving the Knights of Columbus Corpus Christi Council No. 2502 to use the Wilson Park picnic area for its annual picnic on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, with a rain date of Aug. 22. Trustees approved the permit after a motion by Deputy Mayor Sartori and without additional debate.

The board also authorized a permit for Softee of Queens and Nassau Inc. to operate an ice cream truck on Mineola public streets from May 14 through Oct. 31, 2026, between noon and 8:30 p.m. or dusk, whichever is earlier. Trustees approved the annual permit on a voice vote.

Trustees approved an authorization for American Classics to build and install welcome signage at village entrances; the chair said renderings were provided and the signage is intended to give a clear visual marker when people enter the village.

On personnel business, the board approved a promotion for Pedera Diglio to the position of water plant operator with an annual salary of $82,000 effective May 14, 2026. The chair noted Diglio earned a new license that warranted the promotion. Trustee Casado moved to approve bills and payroll earlier in the session; motions on the various items were approved by voice vote with seconding motions from trustees identified in the record.

The chair closed the short work session after trustees voted to adjourn; the board said it will meet again next week.