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Village Approves Retail Moratorium

HempsteadJun 16, 20262 min read

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The Board approved a temporary moratorium on certain retail uses in designated B-B zoning districts and amended Chapter 139, Zoning, Article XIX, Section 139-132. It also approved $14,400 for CivicPlus agenda-management software, $15,490 for additional Helen Keller Building IT/AV and security design services, and $30,000 for a summer concert kickoff performance.

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The moratorium temporarily restricts certain retail uses in specified B-B zoning districts; the minutes do not state how long it will remain in effect. The Board also approved new software and building-design services, authorized a July 25 cancer-awareness walk and health fair, and approved new or seasonal village employees, including three police officers. A property at 101 W. Columbia Street will have incorrectly assessed sanitation fees and related liens removed.

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Approved a temporary moratorium on certain retail users in designated B-B zoning districts and amended Chapter 139, Zoning, Article XIX, Section 139-132, following a June 2 public hearing.
Authorized a CivicPlus ProAgenda Management Software agreement at an initial cost of $14,400.
Approved H2M Architects + Engineers proposal LP260102A for $15,490 in additional IT/AV and security-related design services for the Helen Keller Building project.
Approved a July 25 cancer-awareness walk at a total cost of $1,300, subject to police regulations, insurance, and required agreements.
Approved a July 25 health fair at no cost, subject to police regulations, insurance, and required agreements.
Reinstated the business license of Alexis Grocery Deli 6 Corp. under the terms of an attached stipulation.
Approved seasonal employees and waived residency requirements for three seasonal lifeguard positions.
Approved Natividad Calderon-Valle as a full-time laborer at a base salary of $60,967 per year, with a residency waiver.
Approved Karandeep Singh, Justin Elder, and Rubenia Canas as police officers at a base salary of $64,160 per year; residency waivers were approved for Singh and Elder.
Authorized a $30,000 performance agreement with Uncle Ralph Television & Music for the June 26 Summer Concert Series kickoff, including a $15,000 deposit.
Authorized removal of incorrectly assessed sanitation fees and related liens from 101 W. Columbia Street and corrections to village records.
Approved the June 16, 2026 check warrant and meeting bills as previously reviewed.

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