Your BID is tirelessly working at, and succeeding in, dramatically improving our community. Enhanced sanitation and security, beautification, and the provision of vital information to businesses and property owners have already been accomplished. Executive Director Bob Jaen and Associate Frank Vernuccio work diligently to enhance the neighborhood. A Board of Directors led by Chairman Anthony Basso, set the policy and course. Here are the minutes of the Board’s most recent (Feb.) meeting:
Chairman Basso opened the meeting at 3:22.
Frank Vernuccio read the minutes of the prior full board meeting. John Sisto moved that they be accepted, Mike Musano seconded. The motion carried.
Chairman Basso noted that the BID’s CPA, Tyrone Sellers, had retired, and a replacement was required. Several RFP’s had been sent to a number of candidates on several occasions. After careful consideration of the replies, it was determined that CPA Anthony Roccamo provided the most relevant experience at the best price. Elizabeth Engledrum moved to accept Mr. Roccamo as the new CPA for the BID. John Sisto seconded. The motion carried.Bob Jaen stated that he would meet with Roccamo very soon.
Bob Jaen discussed the BID’s research into streetscaping plans. He noted that an upcoming meeting with an engineering firm would provide details on potential expenses and procedures. [It was later decided to delay implementation based on NYC plans to alter specified street corners.]
Bob Jaen also reviewed another potential project, the linking of the BID area to the new ferry service. Bob noted that the concept was in a very preliminary stage, and no details were yet available.
Steven Lee, from NYC’s Small Business Services Agency, stated that next BID budget was due before June 30, and requested that it be submitted substantially before then. He also requested that the latest Audit be made available.
A motion to close was made by Chairman Basso, and seconded by Michael Musano.