FAQ


1. What is a Dissolution Plan?
2. Is this a Board-Initiated or Citizen-Initiated Dissolution Process?
3. Does Mastic Beach need a Dissolution Plan?
4. What is the next step after the referendum?
5. Will there be additional public meetings?
6. Will the Town of Brookhaven vote on the Dissolution Plan?
7. How can I submit a question or concern?
8. Where can I locate more information about the Dissolution Process & Findings?
9. Are there other examples in the State of dissolutions?


  1. What is a Dissolution Plan?

General Municipal Law Article 17-A provides a unified process for the consolidation and dissolution of local government entities. The process is applicable to towns, villages, fire protection districts, special improvement districts, other improvement districts created pursuant to Articles 11, 12, 12-a or 13 of Town Law, and other districts created by law. Under Article 17-A of General Municipal Law there are two different methods for local governments to consider: Board-Initiated or Citizen-Initiated. The process for either consolidation or dissolution is the same.

The Village of Mastic Beach has not voted to dissolve therefore a Study of Dissolution & Options is not required. However, the Village Board has determined it appropriate to develop a Study of Dissolution & Options, to assist the residents of Mastic Beach  in understanding the effects and costs of dissolution, as well as any potential alternatives that may be preferred prior to the vote on dissolution. In addition to this Report, the Village will host a series of public information meetings to answer questions regarding the process and potential outcomes.  The Report and meetings are funded by the New York State Department of State. top

  1. Is this a Board-Initiated or Citizen-Initiated Dissolution process?

This is a Citizen-Initiated Dissolution process. On August 30, 2016, the electorate of the Village of Mastic Beach submitted a petition for dissolution in accordance with the Article 17-A of General Municipal Law. The petition contained 916 valid signatures. The Village Board of Trustees passed a resolution calling for a referendum on the proposed dissolution by the electors on September 15, 2016.

The Village will vote on dissolution on November 16, 2016. top

  1. Does Mastic Beach need a Dissolution Plan?

The Village of Mastic Beach residents will vote on November 16, 2016, on whether to dissolve the Village. A Dissolution Plan is not required unless the referendum vote passes. However the Village Board has determined it appropriate to develop an Study of Dissolution & Options, to assist the residents of Mastic Beach  in understanding the effects and costs of dissolution, as well as any potential alternatives that may be preferred prior to the vote on dissolution. In addition to this Report, the Village will host a series of public information meetings to answer questions regarding the process and potential outcomes. The report and meetings are funded by the New York State Department of State. top

  1. What is the next step after the referendum?

If the vote passes, the Village Board will be required to meet within 30 days following the referendum vote. The Village Board will then create a Dissolution Plan and set a future public hearing. top

  1. Will there be additional public meetings?

Yes. The Village Board will be providing two public informational meetings prior to the vote. Additional public meetings will be scheduled October 18th from 6pm to 8pm at William Floyd High School and at a location to be determined November 9th.

Check the website often for additional information. top

  1. Will the Town of Brookhaven vote on the Dissolution Plan?

No. The Town of Brookhaven will have no vote in the Village’s dissolution process. This is considered a local government decision. Only the residents of the Village of Mastic Beach are permitted to participate in the referendum on November 16, 2016. top

 

  1. How can I submit a question or concern?

Questions or concerns can be emailed to the Village of Mastic Beach’s consultant, Laberge Group – Nicole Allen.

Written comments may be submitted directly to the Village Clerk at:
Village Hall
369 Neighborhood Lane
Mastic Beach, NY 11951
masticbeach@labergegroup.com

  1. Where can I locate more information about the Dissolution Process & Findings?

Check this website periodically for updates. It will be available on this site, in the local newspaper, and posted at the Village Hall. top

  1. Are there other examples in the State of dissolutions?

Yes. Please use this link to access the New York State Department of State’s list of Dissolved and Incorporated Villages. top

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Page Updated November 10, 2016