From The Mayor's Office www.Gardencityny.net

By Gerard Lundquist

VOLUNTEERISM: KEYSTONE OF GARDEN CITY'S UNIQUE FORM OF GOVERNMENT

On behalf of the Board of Trustees I wanted to take this opportunity prior to the President's Day observance to thank all residents, past and current, who volunteer on the Village's Boards and Commissions as well as members of our Special Police and Volunteer Fire Department. While there is great personal satisfaction to all who serve it comes with major sacrifices by their families as well as the volunteers who spend time away from their families--missing birthdays, concerts, etc. It is with this in mind that we extend a special word of gratitude to their spouses and families who share them and demonstrate their wonderful community spirit. Unfortunately we often take for granted the tremendous time, talent and effort extended by all of those residents who participate as Officers and Directors in our four property owners association. It is the result of their efforts that perpetuate our unique community agreement form of government.

SANITATION COLLECTION - PRESIDENT'S DAY

Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2007 for President's Day. For your convenience, correspondence for the Village may be placed in the "Letter" drop slot at the front door.

There will be Regular Garbage and Recycling Pickup on President's Day, Monday, February 19th.

BOARD MEETINGS

Please note that the next regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20th at 8:00 p.m. in Village Hall. The subsequent meetings will be held on Thursday, March 1st and Thursday, March 15th.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSIONS

The Board of Trustees will be conducting work sessions to review the proposed 2007/08 Operating/Capital Budgets on Saturday, March 3rd at 8:30 a.m. and on Thursday, March 8th at 7:00 p.m. The March 3rd and 8th sessions are scheduled to be held in the Board Room at Village Hall.