The Village of Flower Hill Monday night swore in its new village administrator, Marla Wolfson, who previously served as the village clerk and treasurer for eight years in the Village of Roslyn Harbor.

Wolfson is taking over the role from Ronnie Shatzkamer, who retired at the end of May from the position after more than 15 years.

Shatzkamer was not present at the meeting Monday night, but Mayor Randall Rosenbaum read a tribute to her in honor of her retirement.

“Throughout Flower Hill’s history there have been many dedicated individuals who have proudly and tirelessly kept it running like a well-oiled machine, individuals who have reminded us that the people make the place and why Flower Hill is such a special place to live, work and play,” Rosenbaum said. “Among those individuals is Ronnie Shatzkamer.”

Rosenbaum said Shatzkamer always served as village administrator with “immense pride and utmost care.”

He listed her many accomplishments, which included guiding the village through natural disasters and the pandemic, securing multiple grants and overseeing major projects that aided in the streamlining of the village’s government and strengthened services.

Shatzkamer walked out of the last Board of Trustees meeting after the board refused to hold a vote on whether or not to establish retirement benefits for employees.

She said she was offended by the board’s actions. The mayor said the board found it inappropriate as it would change her terms of employment just a month before her retirement.

The board also discussed amending its code chapter for the definitions of tennis courts and other courts to expand the definition to include basketball courts, pickleball courts and those alike. The current code includes elevated courts and tennis courts.

Building Superintendent Peter Albinski said these are only permitted in R1 residential zoned areas in the village.

Rosenbaum described the amendment as “housekeeping.”

The board did not vote on amending the law because it was the first public hearing held on the change. Rosenbaum said the public hearing will possibly be continued at the next meeting.

The board approved the village abstract, which included the cost of fixing two car windows.

Rosenbaum said the windows were broken on the same day by Highway Department employees when the edge trimmer flung up rocks that struck the car windows. He said this is a common occurrence.

The mayor made humor of the situation, saying no windows had been broken under the supervision of Highways Superintendent Richard Falcones until this day when two were broken.

Rosenbaum said this is potentially an expense the village is not required to pay, but Collins said it may not be wise to deny paying for their replacement due to public perceptions.

The board ultimately OK’d paying for the broken car windows.

The board also discussed the possibility of restricting construction on the weekends to diminish noise, especially during the coming summer months. Albinski said it is one of the only villages that permits it.

Rosenbaum said a law change would be proposed at the next meeting to consider holding a public hearing about the issue.

The board also approved a fireworks permit for North Hempstead Country Club for events on June 22 and June 28.

The June 22 show will be for a private wedding at the country club. The June 28 fireworks show is to celebrate the Fourth of July. Both are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.

The board waived the fees for the Fourth of July fireworks show since it is for the public, but issued a $2,500 fee for the private show.

The Flower Hill Board of Trustees will convene again July 1 for its next meeting.