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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
JUNE 11, 1996
WORK SESSION
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie, Councilman
Joseph 'L. Townsend, Jr. , Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva, Justice Louisa P: Evans,
Councilman William ` D. Moore, Town Clerk Judith T. Terry, Town Attorney Laury
L. Dowd.
9:05 A.M. - Detective Beth Dzenkowski, D.A. R. E. Officer, met with the Board to
explain the benefits of attending the National D.A. R. E. Officers Annual Training
Conference, to be held this year in St. Louis, Missouri (see resolution 25) .
9:20 A.M. - Members of the Anti-Bias Task Force met with the Town Board to
update them on the progress of the committee and sub-committees, and to present:.
their recently completed brochure. Present: Reverend Marvin Dozier, Chairperson,
Dorothy Wolf, Vice Chairperson, Reverend Lynda Clements, Barbara Summers, Viola
Cross, Mark Gagen, Elaine Breese. Ms. Wolf spoke about the Anti-Bias Task Force .
Mission Statement, to promote diversity, unity and understanding in Southold Town,
and to organize education and group activities as well as legal and legislative efforts
to eliminate all forms of bias and prejudice. She explained that the committee has
created a Legislative Committee, chaired by Barbara Summers; Education Committee,.
chaired by AI Falkowski (Mark Gagen spoke on behalf of that committee) ; and Social
Inter-Action Committee, chaired by Lynda Clements, who spoke about that committee.
10:00 A.M. .- For Discussion Items : Town Board placed a resolution (26) on the
agenda to enact A Local Law in Relation to Fire Equipment Access.----Placed
a resolution (27) on the agenda to appoint Glynis Berry to the Transportation
Committee; (28) to appoint Deborah Winsor to the Landmark Preservation Commission;
(29) appoint Helen Varellas as a Contingent Permanent Clerk Typist; (30) authorize
Town Clerk to readvertise for a member of the Board of Ethics; (31 ) appointed three
Gate Attendants; (32) created two youth Conservation Advisory Council positions;
(33) appointed a youth member, Christy Paliouras to the CAC.----Letter from the
State Liquor Authority requesting. the Town's input concerning an application for,
an on-premises liquor license by .Bay Watch at Club Wave Restaurant Corp. The
Board has concerns due to zoning violations and the juxtaposition of ;liquor sales
and watercraft rentals. Town Attorney will draft a response.----Reappointed three
members of the Land Preservation Committee (resolution 34) .----Councilwoman Hussie
submitted a proposal for additions and alterations to the Collection Center 6
Recycling Facility. She said it is nearing the time to send out for RFP's for the
transfer station, and it will be necessary to have the expanded facility in place.
The Board will meet at 9:00 A.M. , July 9th at the Disposal Area for a tour of the
facility.----Councilman Townsend asked the Town Board to consider the appointment
of a Police Commissioner who would deal on a day-to-day basis. with personnel,
policy, management strategies, and procedures of the Police Department. Councilman.
Moore said that those are the duties of the Police Committee which was appointed'
in January by Supervisor Cochran (Councilman Moore, Chairperson, Councilman
Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie) . Councilman Moore said lie has been actively
working with the police since that time. He said he will call a meeting of the Police
Committee to discuss and develop those areas Councilman Townsend would like to
see undertaken.----Councilman Moore reviewed some proposed Code changes to
determine whether the Town Board wished to pursue any of them. Noise Ordinance -
difficult to enforce, no action. Jet Skis - Code Committee will look at that. Adult
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uses - Code Committee will look at. Accessory Apartments pre 1984 - no interest
in changing. Alternative forms of security for subdivisions. Southampton allows
land to be put up. Code Committee will look at it.----Councilman Moore brought to
the Board's attention the need to engage the services of former Data Control
Supervisor Jeanne Ruland to train the newly appointed Data Programming Specialist
on the IBM AS400 computer system. Receiver of Taxes Marilyn Quintana met with
the Board and explaibed the need to print the tax books by next week, as well as
the unpaid notices. Board agreed to hire Ms. Ruland at a fee of $50 per hour, not
to exceed $1 ,000.----The command structure of east end police departments, compiled
by Councilman Moore, was circulated to the Board.----Supervisor Cochran presented
a proposal from Attorney Patricia Moore, for the donation of property in the Angel
Shores major' subdivision by her clients Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Laoudis. (Councilman
Moore excused himself from the discussion as Mr. & Mrs. Laoudis are former
clients. ) The offer is for four parcels described as Open Space in the subdivision,
and consists of approximately 4G acres, which includes freshwater and tidal
wetlands, bay front beach and open space. Councilman Townsend brought up
questions of liability to .the Town should they accept the property, and do the
property owners in the subdivision derive a tax break, from the transaction. The
Town Attorney will research the question with the Planning Board, and Mr.
Townsend will talk to the Open Space Committee to obtain their opinion.----
Councilman Moore set 8:30 A.M. , June 21st to interview an applicant for the
CAC.
12:20 P.M. - Town Board reviewed the resolutions to be voted on at the 4.30 P.M.
Regular Meeting.
12 :30 P.M. - Senior Building Inspector- Thomas Fisher met with the Town Board
to ask for an additional clerical employee for the summer months to assist them in
processing building permit applications, certificates of occupancy, and copies of
certificates of occupancy. The Board agreed to the appointment of Stephanie
Graseck a former seasonal employee with the Town (resolution 36) .
EXECUTIVE SESSION
12 :50 P.M. - On motion of Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
Resolved that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to discuss CSEA
negotiations, litigation,- personnel. Vote of the Board: Ayes : Supervisor Cochran,
Councilwoman Hussie„ Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Oliva, Justice Evans,
Councilman Moore. Also present: Town Clerk Terry, Town Attorney' Dowd.
2 :25 P.M. - Work Session adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on June
11, 1996, at the Southold Town Hall, 'Main Road, ,Southold, New York.
Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting at 4:30 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Councilwoman Alice J . Hussie
Councilman Joseph L. Townsend, Jr.
' Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry
Town Attorney Laury L. Dowd
SUPERVISOR C.00HRAN: May I have approval of audit of bills for June
11, 1996?
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Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby ordered paid:
General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $72,907.52; General Fund
Part Town bills in the amount of $3,145.47; Community Development Fund
bills in the amount of $18,714.82; Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the
amount of $64,215.00; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount of
$9,343.88; Ag Land Development Rights bills in the amount of $2,621 .00;
Fishers Island Metal Dump Capital bills in the amount of $184.21; Employee
Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $17,483.06; Refuse and Garbage
District bills in the amount of $64,350.92; Southold Wastewater District
bills in the amount of $22,388.00; Southold Agency & Trust bills in the
amount of $5,938.54; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency 8 Trust bills in
the amount of $869.64.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman, Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 28, 1996, Town Board meeting
be and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it 'was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board
will be held at , 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 25, 1996, at the Southold
Town Hall, Southold, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you can see we have public hearings listed
today the first one at 5:00 o'clock, so wherever we are in our order of
business we will stop at that time to deal with the public hearings. As
you know the Town Board has a policy that prior to the passing of the
resolutions, we ask you to address any of the resolutions at- that, if you
have something to share with the Town Board. If not, there is time at
the end of the business part of the meeting for anyone that would like to
address the Town Board on any given topic. As you notice from your
agenda the reports that have been placed on file. If there are any that
interest you, and you would like to have a copy of, you may do so in the
Town Clerk's Office. Also, we have public notices and communications.
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I . REPORTS.
1 . Southold Town Scavenger Waste Treatment Facility Monthly Report
for May, 1996.
2. Southold Town Clerk's Monthly Report for May, 1996.
3. Southolyd Town Community Development Monthly Report for May,
1996.
4. Southold Town Building Department Monthly Report for May, 1996.
5. Southold Town Trustees' Monthly Report for- May, 1996.
6. Southold Town Investigator's Monthly Report for May, 1996.
7. Lawrence Healthcare Town Benefit Monthly Report for May, 1996.
8. Lawrence Healthcare Town PBA Benefit Monthly Report for May,
1996.
11 . PUBLIC NOTICES.
1 . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Notice
of Complete Application of Suffolk County to dredge Brush's Creek, and
place dredge spoil to the east and west of the mouth of Brushes Creek.
The project is located at the end of Edgemere Avenue, Laurel, New
York. Comments to be received by July 5, 1996.
2. U. S. Army Corp of Engineers, New York District, application
of Suffolk County Department of Public Works to dredge with ten years
maintenance and beach nourishment of James Creek, Southold, New York.
Comments to be received by July 10, 1996.
III . COMMUNICATIONS.
1 . C.E. Meyer, President of the Paradise Point Association, Inc.
addressed to Creenport Mayor Kapell concerning obtaining water from
the Creenport Water Department.
2. Lindan M. Dietrerich, President of the Long Island Maritime
Heritage Society expressing gratitude for the flag donated for display
aboard the historic sailing vessel, the "Little Jennie".
3. Edward D. Dart, Southold Town Tree Committee submitting a list
of, Spring 1996 street tree planting sites.
4. Sheldon Silver, Speaker. of the New York State Assembly
acknowledging the resolution forwarded from the Town Board dealing with
a referendum on the creation of Peconic County.
5. John J . Flanagan, New York State Assembly concerning the
creation of Peconic County and the need for an advisory referendum.
6. Ralph Solomon, Real Estate Appraiser and Consultant commending
Assessor Robert Scott on his courtesy and knowledgeability.
7. Leslie O. Coss, thanking Supervisor Cochran on behalf of the
Fishers Island Civic Association for her attendance at their meeting.
8. Richard J. Schmalz, Planning 8 Program Manager, Department
of Transportation to N.R. Brashich, in regard to funding for the
Southold Seaview Trails of the North Fork.
9. Sandy Adams of San Simeon by the Sound Health Care Facility
requesting a proclamation from Supervisor Cochran to Marija Strazdas
on her 100th birthday.
10. Edward Siegmann, President of Mattituck Senior Citizens Club
thanking the Town Board for passing the tax exemption.
11 . Mary Dewey and Joan Sinning of the Eastern Long Island Hospital
Auxiliary thanking Supervisor Cochran for the use of the Recreation
Center during their annual plant sale.
12. Assemblyman Fred W. Theile's letter to David Bishop of the
State Assembly in regard to Peconic County.
IV PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1 . 5:00 P.M. , Public hearing on 'Acquisition of Equipment for the
Southold Solid Waste Management District, in the Town of Southold, in the
County of Suffolk, New York, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law".
2. 5:02 P.M. , on the proposed "Local Law in Relation to Temporary
Outdoor Display or Storage".
3. 5:05 P.M., on the proposed "Local Law in Relation to Road
Ends".
4. 5:07 P.M., on the proposed "Local Law in Relation to Lands End
Road".
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V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: At this time we will go into the reading of the
resolutions. If there's anyone that would like to address the Town Board
in relation to any of the resolutions now is the time. (No response. )
Hearing none, wJ will begin with the resolutions.
1 .-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes an expenditure not to exceed $259.00 for expenses incurred by
individuals from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to travel
to Fishers Island to process the renewal of driver's licenses for Fishers.
Island residents.
I .-Vote of , the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice . Evans, .
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
accepts, with regret, the resignation of Jeanne Ruland, Data Control
Supervisor, effective June 5, 1996.
2.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly .ADOPTED.
3.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a
traffic survey on Stars. Road, East Marion, N.Y. , for the purpose of
reducing the 40 miles per hour speed limit, all in accordance with the
recommendation of Superintendent of Highways Jacobs.
3.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
4.-Moved . by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes Executive Assistant James ' McMahon to submit a permit
application, on behalf of the Southold Town Highway Department, to the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Army
Corps of Engineers, for the following projects:
Removal of concrete rubble from the end of a right-of-way off at Bay
Shore Road, Creenport.
Dredge and clear material from the east and west side of the bridge
(Marion Lake) on Bay Avenue, East Marion.
4'.- Vote of the Town . Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
5.- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
rescinds authorization to the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of
Commissioners for the appointment of Dan L. Clarke as a part-time
Deckhand (resolution no. 17, May 28, 1996) .
5.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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6.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was :.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the proposal of Pirate's Cove Marine, Fishers Island, N.Y., in the amount
of $1,650.00, for repair and placement of channel markers and
instructional floats to be placed in both West Harbor and Hay Harbor,
Fishers Island, As well as repairing and replacing, or returning missing
markers that are lost during the season, at a rate of $30.00 per hour,
under the supervision of part-time Bay Constable Thomas F. Doherty, Jr.,
buoys and floats to be prepared and laced by June 1, 1996, and removed
and stored by October 15, 1996; forgoing all in accordance with the bid
proposal; Pirate's Cove Marine to be paid 500 on June 1, 1996, and 500 on
November 1, 1996.
6.- Vote., of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilwoman I•lussie, Supervisor Cochran.
Abstain: Councilman Townsend.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a Letter of
Agreement for Continuing Disclosure Undertaking between Munistat
Services, Inc. and the Town of Southold, thereby designating Munistat
Services, Inc. as the Town's designated dissemination agent for the
purpose of preparing the Annual Information Statement and submitting,. to
each of the Nationally Recognized Municipal Information Repositories and
to the State Information Dispository; and the Town agrees to pay
Munistat Services, Inc. the sum of $3,500.00, each year commencing with
fiscal year beginning January 1, 1996; charge to be made to
A.1310.4.500.100, Accounting & Finance, Bonding Fees and Bond Counsel.
7.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
RESCINDED June 25 96„ by Resolution #20
8— Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages
the services of Marion R. King, Certified Real Estate Appraiser, to
conduct appraisals, for a fee of $100.00 per parcel, of the following
properties, for possible purchase with open space funds:
SCTM#1000-45-1-10, 8 acres, corner of Route 25 and Chapel Lane,
Creenport, and SCTM#1000-53-1-4, 6.5 acres, corner of Route 25 and
Pipes Neck Road, Creenport.
8.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
9.- Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold . hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for an
EISEP Coordinator for 17-1/2 hours per week, at a salary of $7.00 per
hour.
9.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
10.- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for a
SNAP Cook for weekends, 10 hours per week, at a salary of $8.57 per
hour.
10.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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11 .- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes a refupd of building permit fee of $75.00 to William H. Price,
Jr. , whereas the project for which the permit was issued has been
cancelled. {Building Permit 423230-Z (Charlotte Price) SCTM#1000-59-3-12. )
11 .- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
12-- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. , for bituminous surface treatment
(Oil & Stone) in accordance with the project requirements as follows:
Furnish & Place within Southold Town. Furnish & Place on Fishers Island
Bituminous Surface Treatment - Liquid Bituminous Surface Treatment - Liquid
Asphalt Grade RC-250 & 1A Stone Asphalt Grades RC-250 & 1A Stone
(50,000 ± sq. yds. ) : $.91 (50, 000 ± sq. yds. ) : $1 .80
Schirn Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type Schirn Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type
5 (500 ± ton) : $43.00 5 (500 ± ton) : $43.00
Fog Coat: RC-250 Liquid Asphalt Fog Coat: RC-250 Liquid Asphalt
(50 ± gallons) : $1 .00 (50 ± gallons) : $1 .00
12 .- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
13.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzi-ni Asphalt, Inc., for bituminous surface (Oil & Sand)
in accordance ,with the project requirements, as follows:
Furnish & Place within Southold Town Furnish & Place on Fishers Island
Bituminous Surface Treatment - Liquid Bituminous Surface Treatment - Liquid
Asphalt 50% RC-250 & 50% MC-250 with Asphalt 50% RC-250 & 50% MC-250 with
Screened Sand (50,000 ± sq. yds. ) : Screened Sand (50,000 ± sq . yds. ) :
$ .69 $1 .50
Schim Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type Schirn Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type
5 (50 ± ton) : $43.00 5 (500 "- ton) : $100.00
Fog Coat: Liquid Asphalt - 50% RC-250 Fog Coat: Liquid Asphalt - 50% RC-250
& 50% MC-250 (50 ± gallons) : $1 .00 & 50°, MC-250 (50 ± gallons) : $1 . 00
13•- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva,. Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
14.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. , for asphalt road materials, Liquid
Asphalt Grades RC-250 & MC-250, in accordance with the project
requirements, as follows:
Furnish E Place within Southold Town: $1 .25
Furnish & Place on Fishers Island: $1 .90
14.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman. Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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15.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. , for bituminous surface treatment
(Emulsions & Stone) in accordance with the project requirements, as
follows: r
Furnish & Place within Southold Town Furnish & Place on Fishers Island
Bituminous Surface Treatment - BitUT71inou5 Surface Treatment -
Asphalt Emulsion Grade RS-2 with Asphalt Emulsion Grade RS-2 with
No. 1A Stone (50,000 ± sq. yds. ) : No. lA Stone (50,000 ± sq. yds. ) :
$.89 $1 .80
Schim Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type Schim Mix Asphalt Concrete - Type
5 (500 ±' ton) : $113.00 5 (500 ± ton) : '$90 .00
Fog Coat: Asphalt Emulsion Grade Fog Coat: Asphalt Emulsion Grade
RS-2 (50 ± gallons) : $1 .00 RS-2 (50 ± gallons) : $1 .00
15.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
16.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, .. it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. , to furnish and supply all labor and
materials for the placement of Asphalt Concrete (Type 5 Shim) within the
Town of Southold, in accordance with the project requirements, as follows:
Furnish E Place within Southold Town Furnish & Place on Fishers Island
0-350 tons: $119.00 0-350 tons : $100 . 00
350-650 tons : $43.00 350--650 tons : $90 . 00
650-1 ,000 tons: $39.00 650-1 , 000 tons : $70. 00
Over 1 ,000 tons : $39.00 Over 1 , 000 tons : $65. 00
16.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
17.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Corazzini Brothers Inc., to furnish and supply all labor and
material for the placement of Asphalt Concrete (Type 6 Top - Annual
Contract) within the Town of Southold, in accordance with the project
requirements, as follows:
Furnish & Place within Southold Town Furnish_& Place on Fishers Island
0-350 tons : $50.50 0-350 tons : S110.00
350-650 tons , $47 .75 350-650 tons : S85 .00
650-1 ,000 tons: S44.90 650-1 , 000 tons : $70.00
Over 1 ,000 tons: $144.90 Over- 1 , 000 tons: $70.00
17.- Vote of the Town Board: . Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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***Rescinded June 25, 1996, resolution #4
18.- Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
appoints the following 1996 Lifeguards, Beach Attendants, Water Safety
Instructors, Playground Instructors, and Beach Managers:
LIFEGUARDb
Kristina Amato (1 st year).............................................................$7.42/hour
Bernard Cassidy (4th year)..........................................................$8.22/hour
Jack Cassidy (3rd year)................................................................$7.95/hour
Dennis Claire (2nd year)..............................................................$7.69/hour
James Connolly (2nd year)..........................................................$7.69thour
*** Amy Finno (1 st year)....................................................................$7.42/hour
Caroline Gallagher (2nd year).....................................................$7.69/hour
Kira Gallagher (5th year).............................................................$8.48/hour
Kim Hespos (1 st year).................................................................$7.42/hour
Alison Jackson (1st year).............................................................$7.42/hour
Marie Kayton (3rd year)...............................................................$7.95/hour
*** Georgeann Koch (1 st year)............................................................$7.42/hour
Glen Knudsen (2nd year).............................................................$7.69/hour
Kristie Lynch (1st year)................................................................$7.42/hour ..
Jed Meade (2nd year)..................................................................$7.69/hour
Erin Quane (2nd year).................................................................$7.69/hour
John Skabry (2nd year).............................................................$7.69/hour
Brian Stype (2nd year)..............................................................$7.69/Dour
Michael Widener (1 st year).......................................................$7.42/hour
Sarah Weirriann (2nd year).......................................................$7.69/hour
Beach Attendants
Tara Detrick (1 st year)..............................................................$5.83/hour
Dawn Falco (3rd year)..............................................................$6.15/hour
Michelle Falco (2nd year).........................................................$5.99/hour
Abigail Hansen (3rd year).........................................................$6.15/hour
Susan Winters (2nd year).........................................................$5.99/hour
Rich Smidt (1st year)................................................................$5.83/hour
Water Safety Instructors
Dawn Kerr (1st year)..............................................I................$12.00/hour
Jill Schneider (1 st year).........................................................$12.00/hour
Playground Instructors
Cynthia Girards (1 st year).......................................................$8.00/hour
Ann Sepenoski (1 st year)........................................................$8.00/hour
Beach Managers
Arthur Quintana (8th year).........................................................$11/hour
Valentine Stype (3rd year).........................................................$10/hour
Lifeguard Trainer
Kimberly Deptoliti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15:00/hour
18.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
JUNE 11 , 1996 419
19.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the closure of Cases Lane, Cutchogue, from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00
P.M., Saturday, July 6, 1996, in the interest of public safety, during the
Cutchogue-New Suffolk Historical Council's Annual Antiques Show and Flea
Market on the Cutchogue Village Green, provided they file with the Town
Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the
Town of Southold as an additional insured.
19.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
20.-Moved, by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes a refund of $28.00 to Phil Karlin, 3390 Cox Neck Road,
Mattituck, N.Y. 19952, which sum represents an overcharge for a tipping
fee.
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
21 .-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the following budget modification to the 1996 Highway Fund
Whole Town budget to appropriate funds for the purchase of a concrete
grinder:
To:
DA.5130.2.500.300 Machinery, Equipment
Other Equipment
Contractors Equipment $ 4,218.00
From•
Da.9901 .9.000.100 Transfers to Other Funds
Transfers to Capital Fund $ 4,218.00
21 .-Vote of the , Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
22.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the following modification to the General fund Part Town 1996
budget to cover the . insurance deductible on a Police Professional claim
from 1993:
To:
B. 1910.4.300.700 Insurance, Contractual Expenses $10,800.00
Deductibles and Co-Insurance
From:
B.1910.4.300,10 Insurance, Contractual Expenses $10,800.00
Commercial Package
22.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
23.- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
accepts, with regret, the resignation of Florence E. Smith, weekend Cook
for the SNAP Program, effective June 15, 1995.
23.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
420 JUNE 11 , 1996
24.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town ' Board of the Town of Southold hereby
requests the New York State Department of Transportation to conduct a
traffic survey in the Pequash Avenue and Fleet's Neck area of
Cutchogue, for the purpose of lowering the speed limit from the currently
posted 35 mph.
24.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie, _
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
25.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
Perinissi'on .* to Detective Beth Dzenkowski, DARE Officer, to attend the
National DARE Officers Annual Training Conference in St. Louis, Missouri,
from August 7-10, 1996, and the necessary expenses for tuition, travel,
meals and lodging shall be a legal charge to the Police Departments 1996
budget.
25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes : Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
26.- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 30th day of April, 1996, a Local Law entitled, "A Local
Law in Relation to Fire Equipment Access"; and
to the Southold Town Planning
WHEREAS, this Local Law was referred
Board and Suffolk County Department of Planning, all in accordance with
the Southold Town Code and the Suffolk County Charter; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 28th
day of May, 1996, at which time all interested persons were given an
opportunity to be heard hereon; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No. 10 - 1996,
which reads as follows'
LOCAL LAW NO. 10 - 1996
A Local Law in Relation to Fire Equipment Access
I . Chapter 100 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby
amended as follows:
1 . Section 100-235(C) is amended as follows :
(C) All Iots_im_proved_with a building or- structure
must ensure that access is at least fifteen feet in
width and at least fifteen (15)_ feet_it, subject
to approval by the Building IrisRector__for residential
structures.
(F} Fire lanr. 5tandnrds- For nll- lots- irnprore<f
with a building or. -itrtrcttrre Are a-1 Follows
(1) Strt•fnce-Frr_r_ Fr�rn-hvthol�z; rrrt� �r nthrr
CiefCCtS^
(2j FJFr to Fifteen- (15) Fr-et- ir-t width- nncl- tin-
to Fifteen- (45) irY height; �itrhjrct to npt)+ r-al- h Y-
the Building Inspector For reni-denti!-I structures-
II . This Local Law shall take effect upon fillny with the Secretary of
State.
* Additions in bold/under-linecl
Deletions in overstrike
JUNE 11 , 1996 421
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: I'm voting, no, and I'd better make some
explanation, because I'm the only one who disagrees with this.• I
understand the purpose of trying to do something about this, because the
fire departments in town who can not always get their equipment with ease
to a place that needs it. However, what we have written here is
something that 'I think is almost absolutely unenforceable in the first
place, and in the second place, if it is enforceable it's going to mean
that the person at the very end of one of these private roads winds up
having to take care of clearing, this fifteen by fifteen foot space on the
road for the entire road, whether it's one block, one city block, or a
half a mile, or a mile. That's one problem. Also, I checked with an
attorney. Some of the attorneys on the Town Board said, no, but my
attorney said that by having this law in here would—my home would
become non-conforming, because even though I have a C.O. , I was not
fully in compliance with Town Code. That is enough to make me worry
about beyond the problem of the enforcement. So, those are just two of
the five reasons. I'm not going to take up more time.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: But, then, again, if you build a home. . l want
to build a home at the end of say up at the Sound, and there's no road,
you have to go to the ZBA for, what we call, a 288 excess, and the ZBA
will make you build a road to certain specifications, and you have to pay
the full burden of that road, if you are even a half a mile away from it,
because it's your driveway to get to your house.
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: And keep it up over the years.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: You are expected to but those house that are
already built are not going to fall under that.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: You can see this has been a very lively topic,
not only in the Work Session, but also here at the Board session. I think
what we're trying to keep in mind foremost is the health and safety of the
people when •they call. There is one road in particular. This relates
mostly to private roads, but there is one road in particularly that an
emergency call had :to be made. An elderly gentleman was having a heart
attack. Needless, to say when he came from the hospital he had all his
neighbors get together and clear the road, because the fire vehicles, and
safety, and ambulances do have to have access on these roads. The newer
equipment, ambulance are wider and higher, so this law has been in
affect,• but the way it read in the past was up to fifteen feet, which did
not allow the Town Attorney leverage to enforce. Now, it does say
specifically, at least fifty feet, so this is the major change. As I said
it's been in the Code in the past, and so we are correcting it, so it can
be enforced, and continued to be concerned about the safety and welfare
of the people.
26..-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran.
No: Councilwoman Hussie.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
27.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
appoints Glynis M. Berry, a member of the Southold Town Transportation
Committee, effective immediately through April 5, 1998, she to serve in
said position without compensation.
27.-Vote of the Town Board: , Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
422 JUNE 11 , 1996
28.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board . of the Town of Southold hereby
appoints Deborah Winso.r a member of the Southold Town Landmark
Preservation Commission, to fill the unexpired term of Robert Bayley to
April 5, 1997; sRe to serve in said position without compensation.
28.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
29.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
appoints Helen Varellas as a Contingent Permanent Clerk Typist in the
Building Department, to >replace Claire Toy while she is on Maternity
Leave, effective July 9, 1996 through December 2, 1996, at a salary of
$22,658.00 per annum.
29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
30.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was _
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to readvertise for resumes for
one member of the Board of Ethics, for a three year term, effective
immediately through December 31, 1999.
30.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
31 .-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
appoints the following individuals as Cate Attendants at the Landfill,
effective immediately, at a salary of $6.96 per hour: John M. Addamo,
Jacob Paul Scheiner, James Taylor Young.
31 •-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
32.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby creates
two (2) new Conservation Advisory Council member positions, individuals
who must be between 16 and 21 years of age.
32.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
33.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby -
appoints Christy Paliuras as a youth member (between 16 and 21 years
of age) of the Conservancy Advisory Council, for a two (2) year term.,
effective June 18, 1996 through June 18, 1998.
33.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,. .
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
JUNE 11 , 1996 4243
34.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
reappoints Michael L. Croteau, Frederick A. Lee, and Thomas F.
Madigan to the Land Preservation Committee, effective July 3, 1996, for
a two (2) year tdrm to July 3, 1998; they to serve without compensation.
34.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
35.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages
the services of Jeanne Ruland, to provide computer- programming
services, at a fee of $50.00 per hour; said fee not to exceed $1,000.00.
35.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
36•-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby .
appoints Stephanie L. Craseck as a seasonal Clerk Typist in the
Building Department, effective July 1, 1996 through August 31, 1996, at a
salary of $6.82 per hour.
36.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN:. What Judy and I were just saying is, this is a
young woman that's starting as a Seasonal Clerk-Typist in the Building
Department, and she will be making less than gate attendants as the
Landfill. Does quite seem to be a balance there. it's something the Board
has to look at.
37.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconder-] by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages
the services of Michael J . Cahill, Esq. as Special .Counsel to the Town
in the following lawsuits: Donald J . Grim, Jeanne M. Grim and Oregon
Road Recycling & Salvage, Inc. v. Town of Southold, and State of New
York v. Town of Southold (Spill No. 85-1219) .
37.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
38.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the 'T-own of Southold hereby
authorizes and. directs Supervisor- Jean W. Cochran to execute a Lease
Agreement between the Love Lane Ac(luisit.ion Corp. and the Town of
Southold for the lease of a 90 ft. t.)y 90 ft. piece of property on the
north side of New Suffolk Avenue and the eastern side of First Street,
New Suffolk (SCTM# p/o 1000-117-8-18) for the purpose of installing and
maintaining two volleyball courts.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Can we discuss this7 I hadn't seen this
before.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Jim McMahon brought it up at the last minute to
put on. It's volley ball courts, and they're using it, and so he would
like to get the lease signed and executed . They are very, very happy
with it. They're going to be playing, I believe, Thursday and Friday
nights. On Wednesday they are going to start a league. They're absolutely
delighted. Henry Raynor owns the property. He leases part of it to Mr.
Bacon for the Island, so it's down in New Suffolk. It's working very well,
and they are delighted. It's interesting. Any of you here, some evening
when they are playing volleyball you should take a ride down, because it
really is a family kind of activity. They bring their wives and their-
children. One of the greatest things is, there is absolutely no drinking
424 JUNE 11 , 1996
of alcoholic beverages. They play the sport of volleyball. Afterwards
they may go and have refreshments, but while they are there it really is a
family activity rather you watch it here, or you go over to the ocean in
the summer, and watch it where they have six, seven different courts
going at the beaches at the same time. I have gone over with my
grandchildren. It's a family activity so it's kind of nice to see.
38.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We have to stop now. We have one or two
minutes before the public hearings.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE I am able to fill in some time. Can I fill in
some time, and tell you where I went a couple of weeks ago? June 3rd
I went up to Albany with a group of other people from the five East End
towns to see what we could do about getting the bill to allow us to have
an advisory referendum on the ballot in November for Peconic County, to
establish Peconic County. This does not say, yes, there will be a Peconic
County, but it does give us a feel of how the people feel about Peconic
County, and the process is a little bit laborious, I think. We have to
get permission from the State Legislature to put this on the ballot for.. us
to vote on. The bill did pass the New York Senate forty-nine to nine,
and it is presently being held up by Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, who has
not put it on the floor of the House for a vote. So, a group of us went
up there to lobby. The only thing we ask for was permission for you and
me, and everybody else here on the five east end towns, to be able to
vote on whether we even want to consider Peconic County. I don't know
how well we did. It was a very interesting trip. It was very well
organized by the Shelter Island Board, and we did not come up there
empty handed, one thousand raw clams on the bus, and I don't know how
many cases of local wine. . We were a hit.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Alice. A motion to recess, please?
Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it
was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time, 5:00 P.M. , for the
purpose of holding a public hearing.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Reconvened at 5: 10 P.M.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The resolutions should be on the agenda in
relation to the hearings, that were just held. Seeing no signs of
opposition we will, now take action on these resolutions.
39.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 28th day of May, 1996, a Local Law entitled, "A Local
Law in Relation to Road Ends"; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 11th
day of June, 1996, at which time all interested persons were given an
opportunity to, be heard; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No 11 - 1996,
which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 11 - 1996
A Local Law in Relation to Road Ends
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I . Chapter 65 (Parking at Beaches) of the Code of the Town of Southold
is hereby amended as follows:
JUNE 11 , 1996 425
1 . Section 65-2 (Designation of parking areas requiring permits)
is amended by adding the following:
(B) The following road ens are hereby designated as Town
ofr Southold "Parking by Southold -Town Permit Only"
areas:
(2) Lands End Road, Orient, aloe both sides
from the terminus southerly for a distance of
325 feet.
II . This Local Law shall take effect upon the filing with the
Secretary of State.
* Underline represents additions.
39 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
40.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 28th day of May, 1996, a Local Law entitled, "A Local
Law in Relation to Lands End Road"; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local law on the 11 th day
of June, 1996, at which time all interested persons were given an
opportunity to be heard; now, therefore, be it.
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No. 12 - 1996,
which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 12 - 1996
A Local Law in Relation to Lands End Road
BE IT ENACTED,by the Town Board. of the Town of Southold as follows :
I . Chapter 92 (Vehicle and Traffic) of the Code of the Town of
Southold is hereby amended as follows :
1 . Section 92-41 (Parking pr-ohihit-ed at all times) is amencled
by adding the following:
Lands ,End Road Both sides From Route 25
northerly to the
intersection of
Latham Lane
2 . Section 92-112 (Parking prohibited during certain hours) is
amended by adding the following-
Lands End Road Both 10:00_P.m_ In Orient, from
and 6:00 a .m. the terminus
southerI y for a
distance of 325
feet
ll . This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
* Underline represents additions.
40.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Ill .-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 14th day of May, 1996, a Local Law entitled, "A Local
Law in Relation to Temporary Outdoor Display or Storage"; and
WHEREAS, this Local law was referred to the Southold Town Planning
Board and the Suffolk County Department of Planning for recommendations
and reports, all in accordance with the Southold Town Code and the
Suffolk County Charter; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 11th
day of June, 1996, at which time all interested persons were given an
opportunity to be heard thereon; now, therefore, be it
42G JUNE 11 , 1996
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No. 13 - 1996,
which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 13 - 1996
A Local Law in Relation to Temporary Outdoor Display or Storage
BE IT ENACTED4 by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I . Chapter 100 (zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby
amended as follows:
1 . Section 100-93 (Uses confined to enclosed huildings) is hereby
deleted as follows :
f4ll u-s"-permitted FrT the RR District;-itYcluclir�g the
display anti- sale- of mercharTdi�p nncf the storage of aH-
property-,- except-Hviny- plants; shrtrbs- nnd- tree?; sha+l-
be-eonfit-yed to full y- enc+oired buik4irct-t on- the premises -
2. Section 100-239.6 is hereby added as follows :
Temporary Outdoor Displ or Storage. All uses_permitted
in the Business Zones, including the display and sale
of merchandise and the storage of all_Propert except
living plants, shrubs and trees, shall be confined to
fully enclosed buildings on tfie pr ernrses, except that
the display and sale of merchandise incidental to the
business on site, may be permitted outside the building
temporarily-each day during the liour-s of business. In
all cases, the storage or display of goods shall not
interfere with public access or egress and may not
restrict the public �ht-of-w�!_y or be placed in the
minimum-required landscape buffer- areas._
3. Section 100-239.7 is hereby added as follows :
Lone Term Outdoor Display or Storage. All uses
which seek to display or store merchandise or
property on any basis other than temporary, as
described above, must obtain site plap approval
for this activity. This section primarily is
intended to apply to that merchandise or property
which is too large to be kept inside, such as
automobiles, boats, artifacts of museums or
historical societies and building materials.
H . This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
* Underline and bold represents additions.
Strikeover represents deletions.
41 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: We have one more, which is a bond resolution.
42 .-Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by Justice Evans,
RESOLUTION AND ORDER
AFTER PUBLIC HEARING
In' the Matter of the
Acquisition of Equipment for the Southold Solid
Waste Management District, in the Town of Southold,
New York, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law.
WHEREAS, THE Town Board of the -Town of Southold (herein called .
"Town Board" and "Town", respectively), in the County of Suffolk, New
York, on behalf of the Solid Waste Management District, in the Town
(herein called "District"), has requested the acquisition of certain
equipment, consisting of a trornmel screen and a leaf shredder, for the
District, to increase and improve its facilities, at the estimated cost of
$300,000; and
JUNE 11 , 1996 42.7
WHEREAS, pursuant to an Order_ adopted May 14 , 1996 , a
public hearing was duly held by the 'Town Board on this 11Lh day
of June, 1996 at 5 : 00 o' clock P . M . (Prevai.ling Time) at the 'Town
Hall , Southold, New York, in the Town, and considerable
discussion on the matter has been had and all persons desiring to
be heard have been heard, including hose it, favor of and those
in opposition to said acquisition of equipTrlenL for the Southold
Solid Waste Management District ; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to
the impact that the acquisition of equipment for the District may
have on the environment and on the basis of Guch consideration ,
the Town Board has found that tic) substantial, adverse
environmental 'impact will be caused Lher.eby; and
WHEREAS, the 'Town Board and the 'Town have COMplied in
every respect with all applicable federal. , state and local laws
and regulations regarding env i.rorurler]La-1. matters including
compliance with the New York State Envi.r.orlrTlental Quality Review
Act , comprising Article 8 of the Env].]"Of1TIlArlt:al. Conservation Law
and, in connection therewith, a du iy execut_ ed Short Env.L.roI1111eIlt;al
Assessment Form has been filed in the office of the 'Town Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, on the basis of tine information given
at such hearing, it is hereby
DETERMINED, that i.L is i.n Lhe p1_lh.l..ic interest to
acquire equipment for the District as hereinabove described and
referred to at the aggregate estimated maximum cost of not to
exceed $300 , 000'; and it is hereby
ORDERED, that the f:aci.li.ti.e, Of Llie 1:)i.sLrict shall be
so increased and improved and that such equipment shall. be
acquired and, furl-her, that the Engi.neer here.tof_o.re retained by
the Town Board shall prepare plans and specifications and make
careful estimates of the expense of said iric.r.ease and irnprovernent
of the facilities and with the assistance of the 'i.'owrl ALLorney ,
prepare a proposed contract or contracts foi. the acquisition of
such equipment , which plans and specifications , estimate and
proposed contract shall be presented to Lhe 'Town Board as soon as
possible ; and it is hereby
428 JUNE 11 , 1996
FURTHER ORDERED, that the expense of increasing and
improving such faci1it.ies by said of equipiiient slia ]. I.
be financed by' the issuance of rl(--)I-, to exceed $300 , 000 se-ri-a-t
bonds of the 1.7own , and the costs thereol , i_11c-.1udj.nq pRylnerlt- of
principal of and interest. on sai.d 1-:)oilds , Ffli,-111 he paid by t-.he
assessment , Levy and co I.1 ec 1:-. i.01) of speci.,11 Upon the
several. -1-ots and parcels of 1.an(] 1A11,1--hin the Di.sl��ri.CL Which the
Town Board shall. deterriii.rlp. and spec i, f y I r, hrn r-,.S p r!c7 i.-:I. y hear. e
thereby, so iiii.ich upon and frotTi each as !Ffliall- be iii illst:
proportion to the amount of bptief- il-1 cotife-rred upon the same , to
pay the principal of and interest on sa.i..cl hands as the .9,911le shall.
become due and payable; and i.t- is hereby
FURTHER ORDERED, t- hat the 'Town C.I.erk record a cert-i- Ei-ed
copy of this Resol.ution and Order Afl,e7. Public Hearing i-ri t:lie
office of the Cl.eric of 'Suffolk C'nuiiL.y Len ( 10) days after:-
adoption thereof .
Dated: June 11, 1996. Signed by Super-visor Jean W. Cochran,
Councilwoman Alice W. Hussie, Councilman Joseph L. Townsend, Jr. ,
Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva, Justice Louisa P. Evans, Councilman
William D. Moore,.
42 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resrolution was duly ADOPTED.
43—Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore,
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF THE SOUTHOLD, NEW
YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 11, 1996, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR THE SOUTHOLD SOLID
WASTE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, IN SAID TOWN, STATING THE
ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF, INCLUDING
PRELIMINARY COSTS AND COSTS INCIDENTAL
NTAL THERETO 'AND
TO THE FINARCINC THEREOF IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000,
IS $309,000; APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR;
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL
BONDS OF SAID TOWN TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION .
Recital
WHEREAS , the Town Roax-d of I-hc, 'r()wn of Southold (herein
called the "Towri" ) acting on belia1f of t,:Iie S30- 1-0--ho1d So1id waste
Management District-- (herein cal-led the in the Town ,
County of Suffolk, New York, has heretofore determined to
increase and improve the raci.l.I.Lies of I.-he D.1,91-rict by the
acquisition of the cert--al.11 nqil.iplllelll: described and ,
after a pul.-)lic hearing, duly called atid held , said Tnwn Board has
determined, pursuant to the Resc)1 tit:ion and Order. After PublAc
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'
Hearing duly adopted on this date. , '.that it- is in the pu�Iio
interest Co so increase and improve the facilities of the
District and ordered the acquisition of such equipment ;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SODIROLD. IN
IBF, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW Y0�K (by �}je vote of not
less `tbao two-thirds of all the members o[ said Board) AS
FOLLOWS !
Section 1 . The Town hereby appropriates tbe amount of
$300 , 000 for tbe acquisition of (a ) A Lr011Ime1 screen, at tbe
estimated maximum cost of $lIS , OOO and (6) a leaf shredder, at
the estimated maximum cost of $175 ' 000 The estimated total 'co-st
of said specific object or purpose including preliminary costs
and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof in the
amount of $10 ' 000 , is $300 , 000 and the ,qa1d amount- is hereby
appropriated therefor . Tbe plan of financing includes the
issuance of '$300 , 000 serial bonds of the Iown to finance said
appropriation and tbe assessment , levy and collection of special. .
` . .
assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within tbe
District which the Town Board shall (lerermine and specify to be
especially benefited thereby, so much upon and Erom each as shall
be in just proportion to the amount of beuefit conferred upon the
same, to pal/ the principal of and interest oil said bonds as the
same shall become doe and payable .
Section 2 . Serial bonds of �he Iowo are hereby
au�bo�ize� �o be io�oed in �he principa] amoun� o[ �30000O
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, couoti tilt iog
Chapter 33 -a of the Consolidated Lava ot tbe State of New York
(herein called "Lavv" ) , to finance said appropriation .
Section 3 . The following ad6iLional matters are hereby
--- determined and declared:
(a) The period of probable usefulness of the specific
object or purpose for which said $300 , 000 sarial bonds are
authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11 . 00
a . 28 . of t6e Lew, is fifteen ( 15) years .
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(b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any
bond anticipation notes issued in antici.paLion of said bonds may
be applied to reimburse the 'Town for expendi. lnres made after the
effective date of this resolution for thepu_rpose for which said
bonds are authorized . The foregoing statement of intent with
respect to reimbursement is made in conf_or.nlity with Treasury
RegulEition Section 1 . ]_50-2 of the United States 'Treasury
Department .
(c) The Town Board, acting in the role of Lead Agency,
has determined and found that pursuant to the applicable
provisions of the State Environmental, Olial.i_t.y Review Act
( "SEQRA" ) no substantial adverse environmental impact will be
caused by the acquisition of such equipfrle_I-IL .
Section 4 . Each of the bonds authorized by this
resolution and any bond anticipation notes .issued in anticipation
of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by
Section 52 . 00 of the Law and said bonds , and aliy notes issued in
anticipation said bonds , shall be general_ obligations of the
Town, payable as to both principal and interest by a general tax
upon all the taxable real. property within the Town without
limitation as to rate or amount . The faith and credit of the
Town are hereby irrevocably pledged to the putictual payment of
the principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued
in anticipation of the sale of said .bonds and provision shall be
made annually in the budget of the Town by appropriation for (a)
the amortization and. redemption of the honds and any notes issued
in anticipation thereof_ to mature in such yea >_' and (b) the
Section 5 . Subject to the pro�'Fisi.olls of this
resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the provisions of
Section 21. . 00 relative to the authorization of: the issuance of
bonds having substantially .Level or decl.ininq annual debt
service , Section 30 . 00 relative to the authorization of the
issuance of bond anti.cipatioii notes , and Section 50 . 00 and
SectioIls 56 . 00 to 60 . 00 of: the Law, the powers and duties of tfre
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Town Board relative to authorizing bond arlt:i.ci_patl.on notes and
prescribing their terms , form and conl:.ent:s a.nd as to the sale and
issuance of thh bonds herein authorized , and any other bonds
heretofore or hereafter authorized, and of any load anticipat- ion
notes issued in anticipation of: sa.i.(:I l:)c�nds , and the J-eIlP4,a 1 .9 o.f:
said bond anticipation notes , are her.-rby delegated to the
Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of I_.he Town .
Section 6 . The va_l. i.cl.i_ty cif t-he bonds Rut:lror. i.zed by
this resolution, and of any notes issued i.n anti.c.i.pation of said
bonds , may be contested only .tf :
(a) such obligations are ai_rthorizecl for an object Or
purpose for which the Town is not: aut:hor. :ized to eypend
money, or
(b) the provisions of law wh:i..ch shoirir:l be comp.l_i.ed with
at the date of the mlh.l..i.cation nr: nclr resolution are not-
substantially complied with ,
and an action, suit or proceeding such val.idi.ty, i_s
commenced wit] .i.n twenty days af:l:er (-he (3atP Of Sl.lc17 publ.icati.on ,
or
(c) such obl..igati_ons are aLlthOr"i.zed 1,11 violation of t-he
provisions of the const:.i.ti.rt:i.on .
Sect.i orJ 7 , t'hi.s resol.r.it i.on shall. ta)ce e f f ect
i mine di ate I.y .
113 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, COUnCIlwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That's the end of our resolutions, and at this
time I would like to open it up, and if there's anyone from the visiting
audience today that would like to share with the Town Board on any given
topic, we'd be very happy to entertain it at this time.
FRANK CARLIN : Frank Carlin. My subject. today is Southold Police.
It's in three phases. I'm going to try to do two phases. If I think I'm
taking too long, I'll sit down, and let sornebody else speak, and then come
back for the third one. Now, that the way has been cleared after 16
months to hire police officers, how many does this Board have in mind you
want to hire?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Would you like an answer now? Frank, there
was five put in the budget, and then we had Officer Fiedler- retire, so
that really could allow us the maximum of six, according to the funds we
have. We've hired two from the preferred list, and we have Interviewed
on the open list, no matter which way we go in hiring the next officers
off the open list, they can not start the Academy until August 31st.
So, at this point we have what we have on board, but we hope to go to
the open list next.
FRANK CARLIN: How many do you plan on hiring, the maximum?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The max would be the six counting the two we
already hired, so that would be four more.
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FRANK CARLIN: That would bring you from sixteen to twenty-two?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: A few more back from disability. They are coming
and going. Some are out.
FRANK CARLIN:' Okay, now, we got $75,000. given to us from the
Federal government for the COPS Program, Community Policemen. That's
three cops right there at $23,000. You just hired two for $23,500, didn't
you? What are trying to say, Joe?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: After five years . . .
FRANK CARLIN: Let's not talk about five years, Joe. Let's talk where
we go� now. • The problem with you, Joe, you're always worrying about
what's going on down the road. Let's worry about what's going to happen
today. We're short on cops. Greenport give us $240,000. (tape change. )
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I can't tell you the exact figure, but
probably with the benefits and so forth, and it could be. . I wouldn't want
to guess, maybe $180,000, something like that. I would like to address
you, when you are through, on this is, because money is a big issue.
FRANK CARLIN: I'd like to address you, too, Joe, but I'll give you
the benefit of the doubt of each $23,500. To me, this Board with the cost
of taxpayers there ain't money too high right now. What's down the line
five years, that's something else. Fifteen cops, at least, we should be
able to hire in this Southold Town, and that won't even bring us up to 41
we had in 1990. You know, Joe, we had 41 police officers in 1990. Did
our taxes ever go down? We have 16 now, did our taxes ever go down?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: No.
FRANK CARLIN: That's my opinion. Sixteen, fifteen, at least, with
causing the taxpayers any more money right now. You know what I'm
saying? June 6th at 8:00 o'clock Southold Police Department received six
brand new police cars. I know because I guided the trailer through the
railroad bridge. - That's my every day duty anyway living there, guiding
the tractor and trailers when they stop and can't make the bridge,
usually go out with courtesy, and I ask them how high are you? They say
thirteen six, because it's a State Law, and I say, go ahead because the
bridge is over fourteen and a half. That's a freebie I do for the town.
I'm always doing that. But, they stand there, and they stand there, they
don't know if they want to go on. Anyway, six new police cars were
delivered to the Southold Police Department at 8:00 o'clock. In fact, I
drove down there, and I seen them being unloaded. The problem is let's
put these cars to use. I think Southold Town has a tendency to put these
behind the headquarters there, and leave them lay for awhile to cut
costs. We've got police cars, some of them on the road now, Madame
Supervisor, that are Itickets. They have 100,000 miles on them.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: More than that.
FRANK CARLIN : They should be taken down to the dump, and dumped
in the metal pile there, plain speaking, because probably costs more money
to maintain than to buy a new one.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Frank, when the police cars come in it does
take a little bit to get them on the road, because they have to be
striped, and an insignia goes on, and so forth.
FRANK CARLIN: I'm not say that. As long as they don't go into moth
balls someplace, which we have been known to do before.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I think some will be on the road shortly.
FRANK CARLIN: And get rid of some of those clunkers over 100,000
miles. Let these boys ride in something half way decent, and let the
taxpayers money go to work here for them. Can I finish up? It won't be
too long. Police Chief, I have nothing against our retired Police Chief
Stanley. He did a good job as a police chief, but the size of Southold
Town, no $96,000 to no police chief. Come on. The New York City's
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Police Commissioner with 30,000 police, and I'm giving him a raise here,
$125,000. Suffolk County Commissioner, 2,600 officers, $95,000, 2,600
officers, Nassau Commissioner, $95,280, Boston Commission, $85,000, FBI
Director, $125,000. Southold last year what ever these people voted, you
give the Police Cihief $91,000, and he got a raise since then to $96,000.
It's too much for the size of this town, too much of the taxpayers money.
That's my argument there. I can understand, you know, you look at
30,000 police officers that this Police Commissioner is responsible for,
that's more people than we have in Southold Town. We're only down to
sixteen, and some Sergeants I'm throwing in there, and some Detectives. I
mean I have nothing against Stanley, but you got to use some logic here.
$96,000, 1 make a statement here, in my opinion, I say the Police Chief in
Southold should get no more than $65,000. 1 hope that when you decide
on, I don't care if you choose. .it doesn't matter to me if you choose from
in the ranks, or outside, that you keep this in consideration.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Frank, can 1 just respond quickly to your
comments? The money is not out there in some huge pot to say that we're
going to hire fifteen, or twenty, or you pick a number officer. One of the
things we're looking at right now, and we just put into place this year
was the ability of seasonal police officers, of which we were able to hire
two for right now, who are certified, and put on the street. Those are
the people who can fill in, and do certain tasks, in the summer season,
which we all acknowledge is the busiest time of the year out here on the
east end. One of things, when we get to the ,new police chief, we have to
examine is just how to best meet the manpower needs of the town. Now,
it's combination of seasonals and full-times, and some other things that
can be done to maximize your manpower , in a way that you get most bang
for the buck. As far as the Police chief goes, however we go on that we
have to negotiate a contract. If you could find a way to help us negotiate
a contract paying $65,000, I'd love to have your input on that, because
you'll see a tier structure of employment that makes that rather
difficult. But, I'd be happy to hear your comments on that.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Just a comment, not to embarrass anybody,
but you realize that if it was $65,000 he was probably making less than
most of the mon �on the force, assuming all the officers, because we have
officers that make almost $90,000 now. With overtime some patrolmen make
well more than that, so it's difficult to put a Police Chief in who would
be making less than a good percentage of the force. We discussed that. It
is a concern in this town. That's one comment you hear all time. It's a
concern for us. We're all very concerned about that level. It's a very
interesting story how it got that way, but the fact is, there is a reality
in that he is not the only one that is making that kind of money. Quite a
few members of the police force are making that kind of money.
FRANK CARLIN: Riverhead Police Chief ain't making that money.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I think Riverhead is, Frank, if you check,
because he gets paid in different ways. I believe he gets a bulk salary.
He get $15,000 for this, so much for that, so if you total it up. I think
you have to look at the whole thing.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: In the County they're making over a
hundred.
FRANK CARLIN: You brought up a very important point, $90,000 in
overtime. That was because we had no cops. They were working overtime,
over 4,000 hours overtime. When you have enough police that they can
all work forty hours, you wouldn't have hit that kind of salary. We've
been paying $90,000. 1 can't believe that without overtime you're telling
me we wouldn't make no $90,000 for a police officer. You're telling me
$90,000 because for the last sixteen months you people couldn't make up
your mind on this issue about hiring, and used the taxpayers' money to
spend all this kind of overtime, and worked these fellows all kinds of
hours overtime here, now, you're telling me it's $90,000. Sure, it's
going to be $90,000. If you had enough police officers on there, then it
won't be $90,000, because they'll work forty hours a week. How come in
1990 we had 41 police officers, and all of a sudden now we're worrying
about only six. Tell me. Answer.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That's what money allows right now, Frank.
FRANK CARLIN: And the traffic is getting worse, and we took over
Creenport yet. So, that means with that town we need more police
officers to cover 9reenport. No logic there. Sorry.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Frank. Mr. VanBourgondien?
PHIL VANBOURCONDIEN: Phil VanBourgondien, Southold. What
read in the paper about the Police Chief situation is that, and correct me
if I'm wrong, if it were proven that the majority of the people in town
wanted you to go outside of the town for a police chief, that's allowed,
according to the way the paper stated it. If you show that enough people
wanted, you to go outside of town. That's what both papers had in last
week
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Let me just comment on that. I don't know that
would characterize it that way. I think the fellow from Civil Service
explained to us the criteria. It has nothing to do with .a popular vote of
the community saying, we want you to do this, we want you to do that,
and somehow the majority vote would say, go hire from outside. Civil
Service Law, and the Town Attorney can step in here with the language
specifically, gives the criteria which suggests. . [ don't think I am
speaking out of turn characterizing what Mr. Schneider said, that
promotional exams appoint many departments within it's police department,
or your Highway Department, or your Scavenger Waste or Solid Waste, are
geared toward and foster promotion. That seems to be the frame of the
Civil Service Law written in New York State. It requires, and I don't want .
to quote inaccurately from that Law. , It's not a popular vote, and it's
not just because we want to do it. It has be in the public interest to do
it.
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: Impractical or against the public interest, or
against the public interest.
COUNCILMAN MOOR:E: Well, impracticable, and in the public interest to
go outside, sw it's a burden that the Board will have to meet, and having
Mr. Schneider here I think the Board is working through the information
that he provided, and what conclusions are drawing upon them. We
agreed kind of to reach that on our own, as a Board proponent, that's
what we're going to do.
PHIL VANBOURCONDIEN: It's shame that it was presented the way it
was in the press, because you get the impression there's enough people
that didn't want promotion from within, you would be free to go outside,
which of course, I advocate doing, as you know from the last meeting.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: His meeting with us was very informative. Those
who actually sat there, and heard him directly it was most helpful. It was
open to the public, and those who were there, I think, heard it directly
from him, and kind of form their own opinion based on what they heard
from him, and not characterized by someone else, whether it's by me or
by anybody else analyzing what he said.
PHIL VANBOURCONDIEN: Thank you. A friend of mine came to me the
other day, and made a statement that worried me. He said that he
inquired of the North Fork Bank about renting a part of the white,
elephant up on Youngs Avenue, that the bank is stuck with. Their answer
was, no, we're not interested in renting any part of it, because we're in
negotiations with the Town of Southold, and they're looking into buying
it. As you know, a month or so ago I told you that I thought this was
the biggest mistake in the world. It's an ugly looking building. It's far
too big for us. Councilwoman Hussie, of course, said, well, we can rent
part of it out. Politicians never rent anything out. They fill it with
more employees: That is the way it always works, and then what do you
do with this building? This building sits empty and try to find people to
fill this building when you have rentable buildings all over the Town of
Southold at the present time. Office space all over the place. I can't
impress you enough with how much I feel that spending two and a half
million dollars is a compete waste of money, when you can purchase
property right around this building, which ' is an attractive looking
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building on the main street in the middle of a beautiful town. If you were
to take that people would say, look, look at that ugly brick building.
That's where they are stuck away. You can expand with an architect,
and you can purchase property around this building. You can lay out and
add on to it what you need for far less that two and a half million
dollars, I'm sure. My third topic today is, two weeks ago Ed Siegmann
made a statement, or asked a question of the Board if they had ever done
anything about looking into the report of the Tax Committee, that was
instituted several years ago? The answer was, well, we're thinking about
it, or we're looking at it, or whatever. I personally doubt that anybody
with the exception of maybe Alice has even read the first report or the
second, or maybe Ruth very possibly. Otherwise I doubt that any of the
rest of the Board has read either of the reports through. I'm not patting
myself., on. the back. I happen to be on that committee, and I felt that we
did a big job, and we came up with a lot of conclusions on how taxes
could be reduced. Unfortunately, politicians are politicians, and
something started by another politician is never looked on very well by
the next guy, who takes over, and I suspect that, that's the reason why
it has not been looked at, but there is a lot of good information in
there. I urge you to look at it, because as time goes on, and costs
escalate you are going to hear more and more discontent from the people,
and I think you ought to look into ways and means of trying to reduce
government, and government expense.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you. If I may I'll start backwards. I'll
start with your remarks in relation to the tax report. It has been brought
to the Board on two occasions, and there has been no action taken.
Number two, in relation to the building, we are not in negotiations with
North Fork Bank, or anyone else. We are looking at the feasibility of
purchasing the bank. We don't even know if that will be the selling
price. I have doubts that it will be. We felt that if we had options in
relation to perhaps adding on to this facility, perhaps recycling a
building, that has been sitting there empty for five or six years, or
perhaps building elsewhere. The Board has to begin to look at this. We
have four departments in the basement, in the cellar, and someday OSHA
is going to knock on our door, and say, you people do not belong down
there. It is ' not healthy. It is not safe. It is unfortunate, Mr.
VanBourgondien, that have such lack of confidence in your elected
officials. You seem to find that politicians, that it is a nasty word. I
don't believe it is. These are _neighbors and people, that are elected to
do the job for the community. I also believe in relation to taxes, that
it is the responsibility of this Town Board at the time they develop a
budget to look at downsizing, or rightsizing, or whatever term is in
vogue that day. But, it is our responsibility to look at a budget, to plan
it, to keep the taxes down as best we can, and yet give the service we
are here to provide. I really feel badly that you feel that we lack the
knowledge, or we lack the ability to properly house people in the Town
Hall. I can not even begin to comprehend that because you have the space
you fill it up. This is not so. This is not so. We work as best we can
with the people we have in this Town Hall, and I think they're doing a
good job. But, we also owe to them a healthy working environment. So,
we will continue to look at the options before us, and then the Board will
make a decision yes or no. At this point no decisions have been made.
Also, it is being considered what can happen to this building. This
building does not have any historical value. I remember when it was
built. It's not like it's been here since 18112. It's a building that was
built, and it no longer meets the needs for good planning, and good
execution of Town business. I thank you for- your concerns as I always
do, and thank you for sharing with us.
PHIL VANBOURCONDIEN : If I may say something . I have never
intimated in any way that this building, as it stands today, is
sufficient. I agree with everybody completely. It's a horror having people
in the basement. I say with the money that you will spend with architects
that you can add on to this building in various ways, You can purchase
property right next door. You can purchase property in the back. You
can do anything you want. Then add on to this building so that you get
everybody out of the basement, and have sufficient room for everybody.
Don't get the impression that I ever said that what we have is fine,
because I agree with you. The people in the basement should not be, but
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we should look at what we have here. When you say, well, it has no
historic value. Has that white elephant got any historic value?
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: No, it doesn't. I think it's a horrible looking
building. I
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I think there are things that can be done.
People make a building many times, also. Thank you for your
clarification. I'm glad you see tKe fact that we do need added space, and
this report hopefully will give us some of those options. In the past the
Town Board has from time to time investigated the sale of the property on
the corner, or the sale from Mr. Stankewicz. Year ago we had
engineers going, and check it, and I don't think it was anything that the
Town ' would like to purchase, and those records are on file. We will be
looking at it in total. No one, myself included, has made a decision, or
has made anything in their mind. We are going to look with an open mind,
with growth to the future, and just try to make the best wisest decision
that we can. Thank you. Anna?
ANNA COSOMONO: My name is Anna Cosomono, and I'm a resident of
Southold. I'm here tonight on behalf of the ad hoc Animal Rescue
Committee. This may very well be our last time here, as July is right
around the corner. Our petition for the new Board of Directors has been
sent to, and received registered mail by the shelter. As you all know by
now July is the month the shelter has their annual meetings, their
elections for the Board of Directors open to the members of the League.
As of now we don't know the date, but when we do we will let all the
people know through the Suffolk Times, and Traveler-Watchman.
Hopefully, you people will be there to cast your vote. We wish to thank
all people who have helped us with this campaign all these months, and to
you, the Town Board, for all your help. As you all know, how and why
this fight with the shelter first started, I would like the public to be
aware of this inexcusable, untimely death of a dog named Yana, and to
make sure this sort of thing never happens to anyone ever again.
personally have to be thankful to the people who have helped me in time,
to be able to have a private cremation for Yana, and the crematorium
where her remains were being held. The North Fork Animal Welfare League
put a stop to it. This is all I have left of Yana. Yana may have
died alone, but her ashes will be with me always, where she should have
been in the first place. I hope in July everything is resolved, and we can
finally do something good for the shelter. Thank you very much.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Anna. Is there anyone else?
MILDRED BOYCE: My name is Mildred Boyce. I live in Southold.
just wanted say that apparently the turmoil on the Board of Directors of
the North Fork Animal Welfare League continues. Last week the secretary
resigned, and that brings a total of eight people, eight directors,, who
have resigned from the North Fork Welfare League in the past year, and
they are now down to six members on their present board. I just wanted
to make everybody aware of those facts. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Office Tirelli?
VINCENT TIRELLI, JR. : Vincent Tirelli, Jr. , Southold PBA. First I'd
like to say this past week I became a reluctant member of a club Ms.
Hussie, and Mr. Carlin belong to, and that's the anonymous hate mail
club. I have received letters in the past that people had the intestinal
fortitude to sign. This one was a personal attack on my personal life, as
well as my professional career. As Mr. Carlin said a few weeks ago, the
letter is not worth the paper it's written on, if you don't have the guts
to sign it, but maybe we should start a club. I don't know. I noticed
under the discussions that you discussed the possibility of a police
commissioner. Is that in lieu of a chief, or on top of a chief?
JUSTICE EVANS: State Law requires that we have a chief.
VINCENT TIRELLI, JR. : I realize that.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Mr. Townsend would you like to respond to
.-that?
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COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: We discussed that we wouldn't be discussing
it. We agreed not to discuss it. We just discussed the concept. I don't
want to get in great detail, because we're looking at several options to
perhaps achieve some of the changes that. or enhancements that some of
the people up h9re had spoken about. Councilman Moore mentioned a few,
and we hope to have a decision very soon on this.
VINCENT TIRELLI, JR. : As Justice Evans . said, Civil Service Law does
requires a chief in a department this size. I was just wondering if there
was an attempt to circumvent the issue. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Is there anyone who would like to address the
Board?
MARY RAKAUSKAS: I'm Mary Rakauskas from Southold, and did you
get a response by any chance to the point in which a light will be
installed at the intersection of Horton's Road?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I had the occasion to speak with the engineer
from the Department of Public Works last; night. I had been invited over
to Shelter Island. The Suffolk County Highway Superintendents Association
was having their conference. I was invited, and lie happened to be
there, so the first thing I said was, where's my light? He said they have
had some difficulty. You'll see it, blue on the road, and the blue flags,
and so on, and so forth. They're waiting for LILCO right now, and
said, is there anything that my office can do in pushing LILCO along a
little faster? He said, no, he thought it was under control, and that
they should be solving the LILCO problem with the lines, and so forth.
If you look up there, you'll see that the lines cross the road at an angle,
and it just doesn't make sense how any of these wires go. So, that's what
they're working on, and he assured me that it would be as quickly as
possible.
MARY RAKAUKAS: That's funny, because in one of more realistic
fantasies I thought perhaps you could install speed bumps on Horton's
Lane. It has been becoming a drag strip.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: On Horton's?
MARY RAKAUKAS: Yes. Another thing that has me puzzled is in
respect to the salary of the clerk-typist versus that of one of the
gentlemen that works at the dump.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The gate attendant.
MARY RAKAUKAS: Is there a vast difference?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Fifteen cents. It's just that the gate attendant
is earning more than the clerk-typist, that must know the computer, and
must file, and must type, all these different duties.
MARY RAKAUKAS: I was under the impression that a gate attendant
earns something on the order of about $12.00 an hour.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: No.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: We just hired three. It's $ 6.96.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: My comment was that the Town Board should
really take a look at it. There's a little inequity here. Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: I got a suggestion, if you ever want to build a new
town hall, how to get rid of this here building here. Try to sell it to
the YMCA. Police Chief, we went out of town years ago. We hired a
police chief from Suffolk County. For what reason lie resigned, but we
already had one in the town. As far as politicians go, not all of them,
but this is my opinion, not all of them, but some of them have a tendency
to create problems, and then campaign against them. That's what I think.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Frank. Is there anyone else that
would like to address the Town' Board? (No response. ) First I would
like to apologize to the Board because we were so hard at work today,
that all of sudden someone said something, we were almost done with what
we had to do, and I looked at the clock, and it, was twenty of two, and
they hadn't eveh had lunch yet. So, I thank you for being so patient
today, and not saying, hey, I'm hungry. Let's close this down. But,
would like to call if any Board 'members would like to report anything.
Joe?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: No, not at this time.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Ruth?
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: Yes. Two things, first of all, I was asked by
Jean to go to the Peconic Estuary Conference last Wednesday and
Thursday, and 1 went down, and they had some very, very interesting
data, and presentations. I was especially pleased, because I was one of a
small group people eleven years, this coming summer that met over with
the group for-the South Fork to start this whole process, because we were
worried about the Brown Tide. That it has evolved, thanks to so many
people's participation in the Peconic Estuary System's program. It's
really, I think, something wonderful. Hopefully, there will be some basic
research just to find out what causes this Brown Tide, because we really
do need an answer. One of the questionnaires on the public relations
question that they asked, which towns used the Peconics the most? It
was Southold Town with 75% of the people that were surveyed, and
Southold Town used the Peconics extensively for recreation, for economic
reasons, and what have you, so it really is important. Second of all, we
have received a $20,000 grant from the Department of State to study the
problem at Goldsmith Inlet, to study the accretion on the west side, and
the erosion on the east side. We are going to hold a workshop here on
Wednesday the 19th, and Thursday, the 20th. We will be walking the
beach Wednesday afternoon the 19th, and the evening of the 19th at
7:30 right here in Town Hall we hope to have as many people that can
possibly come out, from both the east and the west side of the inlet to
give us their, perceptions, to give us any information . that they have that
we may have had, so that these experts that the Department of State are
bringing in from all over the country to study this ' problem can come to
some various conclusions on .the morning of the 19th. So, any that
out there from around Goldsmith Inlet, or anybody else that wants to
come, we'd be delighted to see you at 7:30 here at Town Hall on
Wednesday the 19th of June. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Councilman Moore?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Ruth, I'm glad you picked up on the little lighter
note there. We got pretty heavy. I didn't bring any pompoms, or
megaphones, but I'm going to continue to roll the thing over to the
cheerleader here. I want to thank the Arts of Southold Town. A week
ago Saturday they brought out and presented Judy .Carmichael, who is a
terrific stride jazz piano player. She ,is a tremendous entertainer, great
program. I'm so happy that that group of people are sponsoring these
kind of programs. We've .got jazz throughout the summer, classical music
coming this fall, along with the music on the green on Wednesday will be
starting up not too far from now. So, I think it's great to do that.
also want to pitch a product of the Southold Town promotional Committee,
which is now, out and available, called 1996 North Fork Directory, and
this thing is super. This thing lists all the bed and breakfast, the
hotels, the motels, the restaurants, you name it. It's a fantastic
publication, and hard working Promotional Committee, which consists of
our local Chambers, and Bed and Breakfast Associations, and charter
captains, and a whole group of people were involved in this. It's a
terrific brochure.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: There's racy picture of my daughter in
there.
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COUNCILMAN MOORE: Is there? A racy picture, this must be at the
beach then. The cover is a handcolored photograph by artist Daniel
Jones, and. it was the bases of a poster that has been used before, and
it's going to become a theme for the Promotional Committee. I'm sure Gayle
Marriner-Smith had a lot to do with it. I don't know who else she
worked with in' the layout. She's the Executive Director of the
Promotional Committee, and she does a great job, and this is a tremendous
brochure. The last thing, we built a place to put this brochure in a
tourist information booth this past weekend, and I have really soft hands.
I'm not a carpenter, and I don't know the first thing about carpentry, but
was happy to participate Saturday in the construction of a new tourist
information booth, that is going to go up at the Town Beach in Southold.
I figured out which end of the hammer to hold, so another place to put
these great brochures. Thanks.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Justice Evans? Councilwoman Hussie?
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: No, thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I have several things I would like to support,
but first I would like to offer my congratulations to the many, many
students in Southold Town that just completed the DARE Program. For
those of you who do not know what the DARE Program is, it is a program
that works with one of our police officers, Detective Dzenkoski and the
schools. We go into the schools and we teach these young people about
drugs. We teach them about self-awareness, respecting themselves. We try
to give them some skills, so that when they get to an age where drugs are
offered to them they know how to say, no. . It's an excellent program. We
had three, four, five different graduations "this week. They have all been
televised. They are all showing on Channel 27, and the young people
kind of get a kick out of seeing themselves on TV, but it might behoove
you to watch at least one of them, and you will realize what this program
has. It's worth every penny that is spent on it. I, also, had the
opportunity to speak to some of the grades, Greenport, Southold, and so
forth, down at Founders, Landing. Part of their history program is called,
Landing to Lighthouse, and they learn about the beginning times in
Southold Town, and I had the opportunity to share with them big billowy
white clouds of sail coming up the bay to land at Founders. So, that was
a nice opportunity for myself, and fo.r the children also. I attended the
North Fork Housing Alliance open house and dedication. They have just
completed an educational center, and that was dedicated plus one of the
homes that were just renovated was also dedicated. It was exciting. We
did a tour, one of them. I went to the first one, and then I disappeared,
and the tour went to the other three homes. Joe was a part of that also,
and presented a proclamation for the town. Also, I attended a meeting
with County Executive Gaffney. All ten Supervisor, and they meet
once a year to take action on funds from the quarter percent sales tax,
and we did receive some funding for testing and capping of the landfill, a
small amount. We don't generate that much in quarter percent sales tax.
Bill spoke briefly about the booth that was raised. He said a Chamber
booth. It's not a Chamber booth. What it is, is a regular booth, that
the beach attendants use up at Town Beach to sell the stickers, and
checking the people as they come in. Since the one that was there was
ready to fall apart, we figured if we replaced it, but at the same time we
enlarged this, that it would give us the opportunity to place tourist
information in the booth in addition to being an attendants' booth. So,
we checked the prices up here on the North Road, and so forth, and I
said, heck, why can't we do an old-fashioned booth raising rather than
a barn raising. We had some of these people together, and they were
from the Chamber and Gail Marriner-Smith, that did this brochure, she
was there. The women's role, we made the coffee, and served the bagels.
I don't think they trusted us with a hammer. They did build it. They're
up to putting the roof on tonight, but I have to tell you, Councilman
Moore has never had the opportunity to build anything. His dad is a
minister, and so is his grandfather, and they just didn't do carpentry.
So, we decided we'd take the chance and give Bill a hammer. So, Bill did
get a hammer, and after they first told him how to hold it, you did
beautifully, Bill. You really did. At one point he is up on the ladder
helping my husband, who's up on the peak of the roof, and he's banging
this board, and Pep finally said, Bill, I don't know how to say this. I
don't want to hurt your feelings, but would you please get off the ladder,
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and let Jimmy King come up? So, Bill, thank you very much, and he left.
But, he did learn his first lesson in construction, worked hard, as the
fellows did, and we have our booth just about completed. So, government
is work, but you can have fun, too, to get these things done. Also, I
would like to congratulate Eagle Scout Todd Giordano in Mattituck. I
attended his Eagle Scout award, and it was nicely done, and we offer him
congratulations once again. In the same vein, I would like to offer
congratulations to Ken Hagerman, and Midge Flynn Hagerman, who
celebrated their Fiftieth Anniversary over the weekend, and were honored
by friends, and neighbors. Then in the evening I -had the opportunity to
go Polish Hall in Riverhead, and I served as a Judge for the Polish Hall
Queen, which they use for their Polish Town Fair. It was a busy
weekend, believe me. In a, weak moment one of the church groups from
Mattituck, it's a youth group, and they're going to have a dunking booth,
and they 'asked if I would cooperate by being dunked. For kids, darn it,
I said, yes. I think I'm going to be auctioned, and my husband sits their
with a big grin on his face. (tape change. ) Hull strawberries, and if any
other member of the Board would like to join us, or you can go up, and
fix the strawberries, and put the whipped cream on, but they certainly
can use all the hands they can get for the Lion's Strawberry Festival in
Mattituck. To finish my report, hopefully you noticed the display in the
front hall. This was done in conjunction with one of the grades in
Mattituck School in the Planning Board. They broke into groups, and
they determined what kind of a building that would house certain activity
that they see as missing, and I think you'll find it very interesting as
to what they see as their needs. So, if you would take a moment on your
way out, just look at the work these young people have done. I think it's
worthwhile. I think that's all I have at this point, if no one has
anything else, I'll call for a motion to adjourn.
Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it
was
RESOLVED that the Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at
6:00 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.`
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Judith T. Terry'
Southold Town Clerk