Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Glen Cove public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in public safety with medium priority
Nassau County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Glen Cove is joining Nassau County's update of the Hazard Mitigation Plan at no charge, ensuring local flood and hazard risks get addressed.
Abandoned vehicle time limits on public streets
A Landing Road resident asked why Glen Cove has no rule limiting how long a car can sit on the street; the council agreed to study adding a 7- to 14-day limit.
Police training access to school facilities
The city and school district formalized an agreement letting police train for active-assailant scenarios in school buildings, retroactive to July 1. This year's training is at the Daisy School.
Animal Shelter Operations Contract
Cove Animal Rescue keeps running the city shelter at 40 Shore Road for about $104,900 a year, plus $12,000 extra for a cat trap-neuter-release program.
Public safety staffing: crossing guards, harbormaster, harbor patrol raises
Two new crossing guards were hired, Domenico Calandrella became harbormaster, and two Harbor Patrol employees got hourly raises to $23.
Hispanic community round table proposal
A community advocate thanked the Mayor for meeting with the Rapid Response Advocacy Group and asked for a standing round table between city officials and Hispanic community leaders to improve how the city serves its Hispanic neighbors.
Settlement of Genova human rights complaint
The city settled a complaint by the estate of Police Officer Brian Genova pending before the state Division of Human Rights and federal EEOC, on terms in the stipulation of settlement.