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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
JANUARY 4, 1988
WORK SESSION
The Southold Town Board met at the home of Supervisor Francis J . Murphy (ill with
a back injury) , Old Main Road, Mattituck, New York, at 1 : 40 P.M. , Monday, January
4, 1988.
Present: Supervisor Francis J . Murphy, Justice Raymond W. Edwards, Councilwoman
Jean. W. Cochran, Councilman George L. Penny IV, Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva,
Councilwoman Ellen M. Larsen, Town Clerk Judith T. Terry, Deputy Supervisor Frank
A. Kujawski; Jr.
The Town Board reviewed the agenda for the Organizational Meeting to be held at
3:00 P.M. The Work Session adjourned at 2:50 P.M.
ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
3:00 P.M.
The Organizational Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held at 3:00 P.M. ,
Monday, January 4, 1988 at the home of Supervisor Francis J . Murphy, Old Main
Road, Mattituck, New York. Supervisor Murphy opened the meeting with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present: Supervisor Francis J . Murphy
Justice Raymond W. Edwards
Councilwoman Jean W. Cochran
Councilman George L. Penny IV
Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva
Councilwoman Ellen M. Larsen
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: This is the first meeting for the year of 1988. There is
nothing else on the agenda except appointments and resolutions today. The first
one is an appointment of mine appointing Frank Kujawski as my Deputy Supervisor.
1--SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENT
(a)Supervisor Francis J . Murphy appointed Frank A. Kujawski, Jr. as Deputy Super-
visor of the Town of Southold for the term January 1, 1988 through December 31,
1988.
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SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Item 1 (b) would be a resolution to set his annual salary.
1.-Moved by Councilman Penny, seconded by Justice Edwards,
(b)WHEREAS , it is required by Section' 27, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law that the
Town Board fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of the
Town, whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be payable,
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the annual salary. of Frank A. Kujawski, Jr. , Deputy Supervisor
of the Town of Southold, be and hereby is set at $2,173. 00 per annum, effective
January 1, 1988, and the same shall be paid in regular bi-weekly payments.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : Number 2 is a resolution officially designating depositories
and the amunts of securities required.
2.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, .seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, Section 64 of the Town Law requires the Town Board to designate, by
resolution, banks in the State in which the Supervisor or other officers of the Town
shall deposit all moneys coming into their hands by virtue of their office, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board may require any bank, so designated, to deposit with
such Board bonds or certificates of the United S.tates, of the State of New York,
or, any county, town, city, village or school district of the State of. New York, as
security for such funds so deposited, but such bond or certificate shall be subject
to the approval of the Town Board and shall be deposited in such place and held
under such conditions as the Town Board may determine, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the following banks are hereby designated as depositories and the
following amounts of securities are hereby required, to wit:
Bank of New York $1,000,000. 00
Chemical Bank $1,000,000.00
Suffolk County National Bank $5, 000,000. 00
Suffolk County National Bank
(Tax Receiver',s Account only) $5,000,00.0...00
The North Fork Bank 8 Trust Company $3,000,000. 00
The North Fork Bank 8 Trust Company
(Tax Receiver's Account only) $1,500,000. 00
Connecticut National Bank $ 500,000. 00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization for increase and decrease of
securities shall be subject to the approval of the Supervisor.
2.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : And Number 3 is to authorize the investment of moneys
not needed for immediate expenses. I offer that.
3.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Justice Edwards,
WHEREAS, Section 11 of the General Municipal Law provides that the Town Board
may authorize the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of the town, to invest moneys
not required for immediate expenditure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Supervisor is hereby authorized to deposit or invest moneys
not required for immediate expenditure in special time deposit accounts, or certificates
of deposit issued by a bank or trust .company located and authorized to do business
in this State, provided, however, that such time deposit accounts or certificates of
deposit shall be payable within such time as the proceeds shall be needed to meet
expenditures for. which such moneys were obtained, and provided further that such
time deposit accounts or certificates of deposit be secured in the manner provided in
Section 11 of the General Municipal Law.
3.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes : Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 4 is to authorize the signature stamp.
4.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Councilman Penny, it was
RESOLVED that a facsimile signature be and hereby is authorized to pay all checks,
drafts and other instruments for payment .of money drawn upon the accounts of
the Town of Southold by Supervisor Francis J . Murphy, in amounts not to exceed
$2,500.00, on the following banks: The Bank of New York, Chemical Bank, Suffolk
County National Bank, The North Fork Bank 8 Trust Co. , Connecticut National Bank.
4.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
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SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 5(a) is to designate the Traveler-Watchman as the
official newspaper, .effective ;February 1,,.-1988.
5.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
(a)RESOLVED that The Long Island Traveler-Watchman, Southold, New York, a `news-
paper regularly published in the Town of"Southold, which has been entered as a
second class mail matter, be and the same is hereby designated; effective February
1, 1988, as the official newspaper of the-Town-of Southold, for the publication of
all notices, resolutions, ordinances and other matter required to be published.
5.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva,
(a)Council-man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution .was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Resolution 5(b) is to appoint The Suffolk Times as the
additional newspaper.
5.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Larsen, it was
(b)RESOLVED that The Suffolk Times, Greenport, New York, a newspaper regularly
published in the Town of Southold, which has been entered as a second `class mail
matter, be and the same is hereby .designated, effective February 1, 1988, as an
additional newspaper of the Town of Southold for .the publication of all.*.,notices.,
resolutions, ordinances and other matter required to be published.
5.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen;- Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(b)man Penny7,-Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : Number 6 is to set petty cash funds.
6.-Moved by Councilwoman Larsen, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 64(1-a) of the Town Law, a petty cash fund
is hereby established in the following amounts. for the following officers, .to wit:
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry $200.00
Justice Frederick J . Tedeschi $200.00
Justice William H. Price, Jr. $200.00
Justice Raymond W. Edwards $200. 00
Police Chief H. Daniel Winters $200.00
Commissioner of Public Works Raymond L. Jacobs $ 50. 00
(gate attendants at Landfill) .
Recreation Superintendent Kenneth Reeves $100. 00
6.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva,
Council-man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 7(a) is to authorize the Highway Superintendent
to purchase equipment and tools up to $5,000.00 for the year 1988.
7.-Moved by Councilman Penny, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
(a)RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 142(1-A) of the Highway. Law, the Southold
Town Superintendent of Highways be and he hereby is authorized to purchase equip-
ment,. tools, snow plows and other implements and .devices without prior approval
of the Town Board in the amount not to exceed $5,000.00 for any one item during
the period from January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1988.
7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(a)man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : Number 7(b) is to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works
to purchase necessary supplies and equipment up to $5,000.00 for the year 1988.
7.Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
(b)RESOLVED . by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that the Commissioner of
Public' Works be and he hereby is authorized to purchase necessary supplies and
equipment, without prior resolution of the Town Board, in an amount not to exceed
$5,000.00 for any one item during the period from January 1, 1988 through December
31, 1988.
7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes : Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(b)man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 8 is to appoint Jean Cochran as the alternate delegate
to the Association of Towns, and I'm being designated as the delegate.
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8.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that Supervisor Francis J . Murphy be and he hereby is designated" to
represent the Town of Southold at the annual meeting of. the Association of Towns
of the State of New York, to be held in New York City on February 14, 15, 16,
17, 1988, and to cast the vote .of the Town of Southold :pursuant to Section 6 of
Article III of the Constitution and By-Law's of the Association of Towns, and be
it further
RESOLVED that Councilwoman Jean W. Cochran .be and hereby is designated to act
as the alternate delegate to cast the. vote of the Town of Southold at the annual
meeting of the Association of Towns in the absence of Supervisor Francis J. Murphy.
8.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : And Number 9 is to set the allowance for those attending
the Associastion of Towns.
9.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Cochran, it `.was;
RESOLVED that those officers and employees of the Town of Southold attending
the annual meeting of the Association of Towns of the State of New York be and
hereby are allowed $500.00 per officer and employee for the actual and..:necessary
expenses to travel, meals, and lodging incurred while attending said meeting.
9.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes : Councilwoman Larsen,- Councilwoman Oliva,
Council-man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED..
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 10 is to set the rate of $.20 a mile for those using
their own care on Town business. I offer that resolution.
10.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Larsen, it was
:. RESOLVED that any Town official, elected or appointed, who is required to use
his own automobile in the performance of his duty, be compensated for travel expenses
necessarily and actually incurred in carrying out the duties of his office, at a rate
not to exceed twenty ($.20) cents per mile.
10.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 11 is to appoint Elaine Kaldor, C.P.A. to do
the audit of the books for Town Audit, Grant Audits and Compliance Audit of Federal
Projects. 1 offer that resolution.
11.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Cochran,
WHEREAS , Section 123, of the Town Law provides that town officials and employees
who receive and disburse moneys of the Town shall, on or before January 20th,
account to the Town Board for all moneys received and disbursed by them in the
previous fiscal year, unless the Town shall engage the services of a certified public
accountant or public accountant prior to January 20th; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it necessary to engage a public accountant to
prepare the aforesaid annual accounting for all Town officers and employees; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the services
of E. F. Kaldor, C.P.A. , P.C. to make the annual audit of the books and recores
of the officers and employees of the Town of Southold for the year ended December
31, 1987 at a total fee of $10,000.00 (Financial and Internal Controls Audit - Town
Audit: $6,000.00; Grant Audits: $3,000. 00; 'Compliance Audit of Federal Projects:
$1,000. 00) .
11.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 12 is to set salaries for elected officials. The only.
change from the proposed is the increases shown for the Trustees. The Trustees
were brought up to the same as the Planning Board and the ZBA.
12.-Moved by Councilwoman .Oliva, seconeed by Councilwoman Cochran,
WHEREAS , it is required by Section 27, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law that the Town
Board fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of the Town,
whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be payable and that
the salaries of the members of the Town Board, the elected Town Clerk and the elected
Superintendent of Highways shall not be fixed in an amount in excess of the amounts
respectively ,specified in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget published
pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED that the annual salaries of the following elected town officials shall be as
follows, to wit:.
Supervisor Francis J . Murphy $45, 947. 00
Councilwoman Jean W. .Cochran $16, 934. 00
Councilman George L. Penny IV $16, 934. 00
Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva $16,934.00
Councilwoman Ellen M. Larsen $16, 934. 00
Justice Raymond W. Edwards $19,305. 00
Justice Frederick J . Tedeschi $26, 076. 00
Justice William H. Price, Jr. $26,076. 00
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry $38,665. 00
Superintendent of Highways Raymond L. Jacobs $37,254. 00
Receiver of Taxes George Mellas $18, 119. 00
Assessor Charles C. Watts $29,577. 00
Assessor Frederick E. Gordon $29,577. 00
Assessor Scott. L. Harris $29,577. 00
_Town Trustee Henry P. Smith $ 5, 616.00
Town Trustee John M. Bredemeyer III $ 5, 616. 00
Town Trustee Albert J . Krupski, Jr. $ 5, 616. 00
Town Trustee John L. Bednoski, Jr. $ 5, 616. 00
Town Trustee President. . .additional. . . $ 2, 000. 00
AND BE IT .FURTHER RESOLVED that the aforesaid salaries shall be paid in regular
bi-weekly payments, and the Town Clerk be and she hereby is. instructed to file
such certificates with the proper parties as are required by Section 30, Subdivision
3 of the Town Law.
12.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MiiURPPY : 1"dumber 13 is to set salaries for appointed employees.
13.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets the following
per annum salaries for the following appointed employees, effective January 1, 1988
through December 31, 1988:
Deputy Superintendent of Highways Charles T. King $31, 800.00
Deputy Commissioner of Public Works Thomas H. Gannon $31,800.00
Executive Administrator Victor G. Lessard $36,689.00
Community Development Administrator James C. McMahon $33,821.00
Confidential Secretary to the Supervisor Christina J. Hogan $19,610.00
Coordinator of Handicapped Recreation M. Lynne Richards $11,024. 00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the salaries of the above appointed employees
shall be paid in regular bi-weekly payments.
13.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes:. Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 14 is to authorize the execution of a contract agree-
ment with the Chief of Police and. the Town, for an annual salary of $64,592. 00. -
Let's not give him the penny. Round him off. That will get him nervous.
JUSTICE EDWARDS : At the end of the year we'll put a penny in an envelope.
14.-Moved by Councilman Penny, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Supervisor Francis J . Murphy to execute a contractual agreement between
the Town .of Southold and. Chief of Police Harold D. Winters for the period January
1, 1988 through December 31, 1988, and sets his compensation for such employment
at the annual salary of $64,592.00.
_14.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: . Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Yustice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy. Abstain: Councilwoman Cochran.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 15 is to appoint Charlie Watts as the Chairman
of the Board of Assessors for the next year.
15.-Moved by Councilwoman. iCochran, seconded by Councilwoman Larsen,
WHEREAS, Section 22B of the Town Law allows the Town Board of any town having
more than one assessor to establish the office of Chairman of the Town Assessors,
who, in addition to his regular duties, shall perform such services in connection
with assessment and taxation of property for state, county and town purposes as
the Board shall direct, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that Assessor Charles C. Watts be and he hereby is designated to hold
the office of Chairman of the Board of Assessors until the first day of January
next succeeding such designation, at the pleasure of the Town Board, all in accord-
ance with Section 22B of the Town Law ; and be it further
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RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Assessors shall be responsible for
furnishing to the Town Board a detailed monthly report of activities within his
department ; and be it further
RESOLVED that the compensation for such appointment be fixed at $1,000. 00 per
annum, payable in regular by-weekly payments.
15.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 16 is to appoint Bennie Orlowski as Chairman
of the Town Planning Board for the year 1.988.
16.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to .Section 272 of the Town Law, Bennett Orlowski, Jr.
is hereby designated Chairman of the Southold Town Planning Board for the calendar
year 1988, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Planning Board shall be responsible for furnish-
ing to the Town Board a detailed monthly report of activities within his department,
and be it further
RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Southold Town Planning Board shall be paid
a salary of $2,000.00 per annum, effective as of January 1, 1988, and the same
shall be paid in regular bi-weekly payments.
16.-Vote of the Town Board:. Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran,. Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 17 is to appoint Jerry Goehringer as Chairman
of the Southold Town Board of Appeals for the calendar year 1988.
17.-Moved by Councilman Penny, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 267(1) of the Town Law, Gerard P. Goehringer
is hereby designated Chairman of the Southold Town, Board of Appeals for the calendar
year 1988, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Appeals shall be responsible for furnish-
ing to the Town Board a detailed monthly report of activities within his department,
and be it further
RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Southold Town Board of Appeals shall be paid
a salary of $2,000.00 per annum, effective as of January 1, 1988, and the same
shall be paid in regular bi-weekly payments.
17.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council- „
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : And Number 18 is to set the salaries for the members of
the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Appeals at $5,616..00 per year. I offer
that.
18.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS , it is required by Section 27, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law that the Town
Board fix, .from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of the Town,
whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be payable, now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the annual salaries of the members of the Planning Board and the
Board of Appeals of the Town of Southold be and they hereby are fixed as follows
for the calendar year 1988:
PLANNING BOARD
Kenneth L. Edwards $5,616. 00
George Ritchie Latham, Jr. $5, 616. 00
William. F. Mullen, Jr. $5, 616.00
Bennett Orlowski, Jr. $5, 616.00
Richard G. Ward $5,616. 00
BOARD OF APPEALS
Robert J . Douglass $5,616. 00
Serge Doyen, Jr. $5,616.00
Gerard P. Goehringer $5, 616. 00
Charles Grigonis, Jr. $5,616.00
Joseph H. Sawicki $5,616. 00
AND IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Planning Board and the
members of the Board of Appeals be paid these salaries for their respective offices
in regular bi-weekly payments, and the appointed officers or employees shall hold
such appointed offices or positions at the pleasure of the Town Board unless other-
wise provided for by law; and it is further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be instructed to file such certificates with the proper
parties as is required by Section 30, Subdivision 3 of the Town Law.
18.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
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SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 19 is to appoint Jay Schondebare as Southold Town
Attorney for the next two years,, at an annual salary of .$25,000. 00 per year, effective
January 1, 1988. 1 offer that:
19.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 24 of- the Town Law, James A. Schondebare
be and he hereby is appointed Southold Town Attorney, to hold .such office until
the first day of January next succeeding the first biennial town election, and be
it further
i.
RESOLVED that it is required by Section 27, Subdivision 1 of the Town -Law that
the Town Board. fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees
of the Town, whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be
payable, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the annual salary of James A. Schondebare, Southold Town Attorney,
be and hereby is set at $25,000.00 per annum, effective January 1, 1988, and the
same shall be paid in regular bi-weekly payments.
19.-Vote of the Town Board:. Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman .Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy..-:.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: I 'm glad it was unanimous. I think it's a better way to
start working. I appreciate that, Ellen. Okay.; 20(a) is .to create the position of
Assistant Town Attorney, at a salary of $35,000.00 a year. I offer that.
20.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Cochran, it was
(a)RESOLVED that the Town Board of the, Town of Southold hereby creates the exempt
position of Assistant Town Attorney,. and sets a salary of $35,000.00 per annum
for said position.
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(a) man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 20(b) is to appoint Robert H. Berntsson as
Assistant Town Attorney, effective January 25th, at. a salary of $35,000.00 a year.
offer that.
20.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
(b) RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Robert
H. Berntsson as Assistant Town Attorney, effective January 25, 1988, at a salary
of $35,000.00 per annum.
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(b) man Penny, Councilwoman. Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: I might say that's an excellent way to start the year.
COUNCILMAN PENNY: Wait until Jay finds out that it's three weeks before he has
an assistant.
J USTI CE EDWARDS We'll get our moneys worth out of him.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : Well, he's making more than he did as a Councilman, and
for God's sakes he was doing a lot of the Town Attorney work there.
COUNCILMAN PENNY: Now it will be twice the work.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Okay, Number 21 is to set the salary of Antonia Booth
as Historian, at $5,088.00 per annum.
21.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, it is required by. Section 27, Subvisiion 1 of the Town Law that the
Town Board fix, from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of
the Town, whether elected or appointed, and determine when the same shall be
payable, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the annual salary of Antonia S. Booth, Historian, be fixed at
$5,088.00 per annum, and she to hold such appointed office or position at the
pleasure of the Town Board unless otherwise provided by law, and be it further
RESOLVED that this salary be effective January 1, 1988, and the same shall be
paid in regular bi-weekly payments, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be instructed to file such certificate with the
proper parties as required by Section 30, Subdivision 3 of the Town Law.
21.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
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SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 22 is to set the compensation for the Town Conserva-
tion Advisory Council at $40..00..a meeting; for the year January 1 through December
31st, 1988.
22.-Moved by Justice Edwards, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets the compensation
of the members of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council at $40. 00 per
meeting, which includes inspections, effective January 1, 1988 through December
31, 1988.
22.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 23 is to set the compensation for the .Southold Town
Board of Assessment Review at $50.00 per meeting, effective January 1 through
December. 31st, 1988.
23.-Moved by Justice Edwards, seconded by Councilman Penny, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets the compensation
of the members of the Southold Town Board of Assessment Review at $50. 00 per
meeting, effective January 1, 1983 through December 31, 1988.
23.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 24 is' to-.set the salaries for a long list of part-
time employees.
24.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Justice Edwards,
WHEREAS , it is required by Section 27, Subdivision 1 of the Town Law that the
Town Board fix, . from time to time, the salaries of all officers and employees of
the Town, whether elected or appointed, and determine whent he same shall be
payable, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the following part-time officers or employees shall hereby be
appointed to such offices or positions, effective January 1, 1988, and shall hold
such positions at the pleasure of the Town Board, unless otherwise provided for
by law, and be it further
RESOLVED that the salaries of the following appointed part-time officers or
employees shall be fixed at the following amounts and the same shall be paid
in regular bi-weekly payments upon submission of time sheets:
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Tax Receiver's Clerks
Margaret F. Coulter $6. 85 per hour
Marilyn B. Quintana $5. 00 per hour
Jean Rogers $7. 30 per hour
Margaret E. Thompson $6. 85 per hour
Building Department
Robert A. Fisher, Fire Inspector $13. 00 per hour
Clarence L. Dixon, Bldg. Dept. Clerk, F. Island $350. 00 per month
Clarence L. Dixon, Rep. Health Dept.
Consumer Affairs, F. Island $1, 600. 00 per year
Custodians (Police Dept.)
Mary Troyan $5. 05 per hour
Jean Stepnoski $6.35 per hour
Highway
Howard Hancock, Labor Crew Leader, F. Island $5, 000. 00 per year
Gate Attendants
George Conklin $5.50 per hour
Marion Cooper $5.50 per hour
Gene P. DiPeri $5.50 per hour
George Foster $5. 50 per hour
Albert Newalis $5. 50 per hour
James Strickland $5.50 per hour
Ralph Watkins $5. 50 per hour
Kenneth White $5. 50 per hour
Percy Wilson $5. 50 per hour
Nutrition Program
Jeffrey Andrade, Dishwasher $4. 25 per hour
Carolyn Smith, Van Driver $4.25 per hour
Lisa Caltona, Assistant Cook $6.00 per hour
Police
A. R. Grebe, Jr. , Constable, Fishers Island $7, 824. 00 per year
Lawrence Horn, Constable, Fishers Island $7, 824. 00 per year
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Relief Public Safety Dispatchers
Andrew Ficurilh $7. 00 per hour
Jack H. Thilberg, Jr. $7. 00 per hour
Bryan R. ,Weingart $7. 00 per hour
Traffic Control Officer (provisional)
Peter Grattan Sr. $7. 50 per hour
Traffic Wardens
EU-w—a a r n e w s $6.50 per hour
Lydia Grohoski $6.50 per hour
Robert Hood $6.50 per hour
Sheila Klos .$6. 50 per hour
Stanley Krukoski $6.50 per hour
Jack Lake $6.50 per hour
Arthur Sherrard $6.50 per hour
Mark Zaleski $6.50 per hour
School Crossing Guards
Edward Charnews $25. 00 per day
Lydia Grohoski $18. 00 per day
Robert Hood $18.00 per day
Sheila Klos $18.00 per day
Jack Lake $18.00 per day
Annette E. Ray $25.00 per day
Arthur Sherrard $18. 00 per day
Frank Tyler $20.00 per day
Edward C. Wylie $18.00 per day
24.-Vote of the Town Board.: Ayes : Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And, Number 25 is to authorize the payment of dues for
various Suffolk County and New York State Associations for elected officials, and
to!app.rove the expenses for town officials to these associations. I offer this.
25.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the
payment of 1988 Suffolk County and New York State Association dues for elected '
officials, and expenses incurred by Southold Town elected officials with respect
to said associations :
East End Supervisor's Association
Suffolk County Supervisor's Association
Suffolk County Town Clerk's Association
New York State Town Clerk's Association
Suffolk County Assessor's Association
Suffolk County Tax Receiver's Association
Suffolk County Superintendent of Highway's Association
Suffolk County Magistrate's Association
New York State Magistrate's Association
New York State Association of Conservation Commissions
New York State Association of Large Towns
New York Planning Federation
25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 26(a) is to appoint Francis Murphy as Emergency
Preparedness Coordinator for the Town for the year of 1988.
26.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
(a) RESOLVED that Supervisor Francis J . Murphy be and he hereby is appointed
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the Town of Southold for the term January
1, 1988 through December 31, 1988, he to serve in such capacity without compensation.
26.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(a) man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: The following are my appointments, 26(b) , 26(c) , 26(d) .
SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENT :
Supervisor. Francis J . Murphy appointed Frank A. Kujawski, Jr. as his Deputy
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for the e Town of Southold for the term January
1, 1988 through December 31, 1988, he to serve in such capacity without compensation.
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SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENT
Supervisor Francis J . Murphy appointed Justice Raymond W. Edwards as his Deputy
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Fishers Island for the term January 1,
1988 through December 31, 1988, he to serve in such capacity without compensation.
SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENT
Supervisor Francis J . Murphy appointed John Harrison as his Fire Coordinator for
Disaster Preparedness for the Town of Southold for the term January 1, 1988 through
December 31, 1988, he to serve in such capacity without compensation.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 27 is an authorization of advancement of funds
for the Nutrition and various programs, to provide operating expenses.
27.-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the
advancement of funds from the General Fund Whole Town Account to the Nutrition
Program, Home Aide Program, Adult Day Care Program, Brief Respite Program,
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Community Development Program, and
Youth Services Program when needed for payroll and operation expenses (food,
supplies, etc.) ; and at no time will the total adance payable to the General Fund
Whole Town from any one of the aforementioned programs exceed $20, 000. 00; said
advances to be repaid to the General Fund Whole Town Account within six (6)
months from the date of the advance.
27.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: And Number 28 is to appoint Robert Sokel and Pat Wall
as School Attendance Officers for the year 1988 at the rate of $5. 00 per hour when
working. I offer that resolution.
28.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Robert
Sokel, Superintendent of the New Sufoflk School, and Patricia Wall, Superintendent
of the Laurel School, as Attendance Officers for the year 1988, subject to the
written approval of the District Superintendent of Schools; and be it further
RESOLVED that the compensation for each Attendance Officer be fixed at $5. 00
per hour when working in this capacity, they to pay their own expenses; and
be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is instructed to notify Mr.
Sokel and Ms. Wall, and District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Raymond A. DeFeo
of these appointments.
28.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Counci woman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY: Number 29(a) is a Fishers Island appointment. Ray?
29.-Moved by Justice Edwards, seconded by Councilwoman Cochran, it was
(a) RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints John Clavin,
Fishers Island, New York, as Harbormaster for the waters in and around Fishers
Island, effective January 1, 1988 through December 31, 1988; Mr. Clavin to serve
in this capacity without compensation.
29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(a) man Penny, Counci woman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : And Number 29(b) is also Fishers Island.
29.-Moved by Justice Edwards, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
(b) RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints John Clavin
as a part-time Bay Constable, and authorizes and directs Supervisor Francis J.
Murphy to execute an agreement between the Town and John Clavin, Fishers Island,
New York, to perform services as a part-time Bay Constable for the purpose of
patrolling the waters in and around the Town of Southold at Fishers Island, at a
total compensation of $2;000.00 per annum, effective January 1, 1988 through December
31, 1988, the Town to pay all expenses for fuel required for the operation of Mr.
Clavin's boat while he is performing services for the Town during the term hereto,
and payment of seasonal docking facility space at the Fishers Island Development
Company Marina for Mr. Clavin's boat.
29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
(b) man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
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SUPERVISOR MURPHY : Number 30 is to establish a committee known as Labor
Management Committee to meet with the CSEA Committee. The members are Jean
Cochran, Chairwoman, George Penny and;..Ray Jacobs. I offer that resolution.
30.-Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Justice Edwards, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, in accordance with Article
X, Section 1, CSEA Rights, of the 1986-87 contract between the_Town of Southold
and the Southold Town Unit of Suffolk County, Local .852, C.S.E.A. hereby
establishes the following 1988 committee, known 'as Labor Management Committee,
to meet with three CSEA unit committee members, for the purpose of dealing with
employee grievances, working conditions, and such other matters as affect the Town
and its employees: Councilwoman Jean W. Cochran, Councilman George L. Penny IV,
Superintendent of Highways Raymond L. Jacobs.
30.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes : Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, . Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : And Number 31 is .to get the County Superintendent of
Highways to approve the expenditures of our Highway Department.
31 .-Moved by Councilwoman Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that pursuant to the provisions
of Section 284 of the Highway Law, moneys levied and collected for the repair and
improvement of highways, and received from the state for the repair and improvement
of highways, shall be expended as follows: General, Repairs: The sum of $1 ,392,000.00
may be expended for general repairs upon 184. 19 miles of town highways, including
sluices, culverts and bridges having a span of less than five feet and boardwalks
or the renewals thereof; and be .it further
RESOLVED that no moneys set aside, for such improvements shall be expended, nor
shall any work be undertaken on such improvements, until the County Superintendent
approves the plans, specifications and estimates for such construction.
31.-Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY_: And Number 32 is my appointments of Town Board Committees
for the year 1988.
SUPERVISOR'S APPOINTMENTS TOWN BOARD COMMITTEES - 1988:
Parks 8 Beaches - Councilwoman Cochran, Councilwoman Larsen
Police - Supervisor Murphy, Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Oliva
Disposal Area - Supervisor Murphy, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva
Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Cochran
Street Lights - Councilman Penny
Commerce & Industry - Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva
Highways - Councilwoman Cochran, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva
Water Advisory - Councilwoman Oliva, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilman Penny
Inland Waterways - Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva
Dog Pound - Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Oliva
Farmland Preservation - Councilwoman Oliva, Councilwoman Larsen
Transportation - Councilman Penny
Recreation - Councilwoman Cochran, Councilwoman Larsen
C.S.E.A. - Councilwoman Cochran, Councilman Penny, Supervisor Murphy
Housing - Councilwoman Cochran, Councilwoman Larsen
Zoning 8 Planning - Town Board
Code - Councilwoman Oliva, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilman Penny
Taxation & Finance - Supervisor Murphy
Wage E Policy - Councilwoman Cochran, Supervisor Murphy
Personnel - Councilwoman Cochran, Supervisor Murphy
Buildings & Grounds - Councilwoman Cochran, Supervisor Murphy
Coastal Erosion Hazard - Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva
Scavenger Waste Treatment Plant - Councilman Penny, Councilwoman Oliva
Justice Edwards is a member of all standing committees as they pertain to Fishers Island.
SUPERVISOR MURPHY : There are no further resolutions. Also there is nothing
on the agenda for the Work Session tomorrow, so I suggest you meet at 7:00 o'clock
just in case something does come up tomorrow night. Okay? (All agreed.) I move
for adjournment.
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Moved by Supervisor Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Cochran, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board Organizational Meeting be and hereby is adjourned
at 3:20 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board : Ayes: Councilwoman Larsen, Councilwoman Oliva, Council-
man Penny, Councilwoman Cochran, Justice Edwards, Supervisor Murphy.
This resolution was declared duly ADOPTED.
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4:x Judith T. Terry
Southold Town Clerk
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