Louis Minuto, Mark Hyer To Serve As Village Trustees

Long time Garden City residents Louis M. Minuto and Mark A. Hyer will both soon volunteer their time and expertise as the newest members of Garden City’s Board of Trustees, representing the Central and Eastern sections, respectively.

Minuto, who was nominated by the Central Property Owners’ Association (CPOA) back in January, is replacing outgoing deputy mayor Richard V. Silver, who did not seek re-election. Hyer, who was nominated by the Eastern Property Owners’ Association (EPOA), is replacing outgoing mayor Nicholas P. Episcopia in the East.

A lifelong resident of Garden City, Minuto graduated with honors from Pratt Institute where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture. After working abroad for Tommy Hilfiger in the Special Projects Group, he and his wife, Danielle, also a lifelong resident of the village, settled back in Garden City in 2001 to raise their family. They have four children who all attend Garden City schools and are active in community sports and recreation. Minuto currently serves as Senior Vice President of Global Environments at Coach, Inc. where he has held numerous escalating titles in architecture and construction for the past 16 years.

"I am excited for the opportunity to represent the CPOA as village trustee," Minuto said. "As a lifelong resident of Garden City, I look forward to the preservation of both the village’s unique visual aesthetic and the fiscal responsibility that all residents expect from village leadership. I believe the fabric of our community is woven together with the strong traditional values that make it so special to reside and raise a family here."

Hyer is a 17-year resident of Garden City and 13-year active member of the Garden City Volunteer Fire Department. He is married with one son who attended Garden City public schools. A current EPOA director, Hyer also serves as chair of the Streets and Traffic Committee.

During his 20-year tenure with the New York City Police Department, Hyer’s assignments included managerial positions in law enforcement and administration. He developed hands-on practical skills in union issues, personnel supervision, operations management, budgeting, purchasing, contract review and construction oversight. After retiring with the rank of Sergeant, Hyer held several positions in the private sector, including nine years as the director of security, telecommunications and transportation for Forest Hills Hospital within the North Shore/Long Island Jewish Health System. He is currently a consultant for a security/emergency management company specializing in emergency preparedness training.

Hyer said his professional experience has required him to look at the same type of issues trustees must deal with on a regular basis. “I am ready and willing to undertake the extensive responsibility and time commitment necessary to serve as a village trustee,” he said.

Village Justice Allen S. Mathers, who was elected justice for a four-year term, will administer the oaths of office to both gentlemen, alongside Mayor-elect Brian C. Daughney and incumbent trustees John A. DeMaro and Stephen S. Makrinos after taking his own oath of office during the annual organizational meeting Monday, April 3 at 8 p.m. at Village Hall.

New trustees Louis Minuto, left, and Mark Hyer. Photos: Village of Garden City