HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-05/27/1997 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
MAY 27, 1997
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.
EXECUTIVE 'SESSION
9:15 A.M. _ On motion of Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was -
Resolved that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to discuss the acquisition
of property. 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.----The Town Board met with
Stuart Lowry and associates from the Nature Conservancy.
9:40 A.M. - Edwin Schwenk and Richard Amper, Co-directors of East End Forever,
Inc. , met with the Town Board seeking support for a new real estate tax to raise
funds for open space acquisitions. Their "goal is to identify open space and to
implement strategies needed to protect the landscape, community character and rural
quality of life . on the north and south forks and Shelter Island. They will
collaborate with groups and individuals committed to East End preservation, develop
strategies and orchestrate mechanisms all intended to employ multiple approaches to
preservation."
10: 15 A.M. - Executive Assistant -James McMahon met with the Board to bring them
the news that the DEC has put a stop to proposed dredging at Goldsmith's Inlet due
to the location .of an existing Plover nest within 300 feet of the proposed activity.
Dredging may not occur until August 15t1-1, unless the chicks fledge some time in
July.----Mr. McMahon also submitted proposed changes i'n parking regulations in the
area of .Mattituck Inlet Park, which will be put into Local Law form by the Town
Attorney for the next Board meeting on June 10th.
10:30 A.M. - Venetia McKeighan, Director of Human Services, and Karen
McLaughlin, Neighborhood Aide, met with the Board to seek approval to start up
their Companion Care Program, a program to provide workers to perform tasks in
the homes of seniors, and are employed by the families who hire them. Mrs.
McKeighan would like to institute a one year pilot program. This program would
be continually monitored throughout the year with regard to quality, utilization and
fiscal aspects, and a six month report will be submitted to the Town Board for their
careful review and evaluation. The Board askecl that before she begin, she look
into the question of insurance with the Town Attorney and the Town's Insurance
Agent John Stype.
11 :10 A.M. - Valerie Planner, Senior Planner, and Neboysha Brashich, Chairperson
of the Transportation Committee, met with the Town Board to ask there to request
the Suffolk County Department of Public Works and Real Estate to hold off on moving
ahead with the proposed acquisition of land to the north of CR 48 at its intersection
with Chapel Lane, Greenport. The County proposes to widen the existing road to
two 12 foot wide travel lanes with .a 10 foot turning lane in the middle, and two 6
foot wide shoulders, and the eventual construction of sidewalks within two 10 foot
wide strips bordering the shoulder on the north and south sides of the roadway.
The construction will affect the residence on the north side of CR48 and San Simeon
Nursing Home. The County's goal is to improve the safety at this intersection, but
Ms.. Scopaz has serious reservations as to whether that will be accorrrplished,
or will cause an increase in speed along that strip of roadway. Superintendent of
Highways Jacobs will be consulted with regard to the concept, and Supervisor
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Cochran will contact the County and request them to hold the project in abeyance
until the Town has an opportunity to study the proposal and submit
recommendations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
11 :30 A.M. - On motion of Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
Resolved that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to discuss purchase of
property, litigation, and sale of property. 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.
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he Town Board met with Timothy Caufield, Peconic Land Trust, to discuss the
nticipated purchase of the William J. Baxter, Jr. property, subject of a • public
hearing at 8:10 P.M. .in the evening.
12:40: P.M. - Recess for lunch.
1 :50 P.M. - Work Session reconvened and the Board reviewed the resolutions to be
voted on at the 7 :30 P.M. Regular Meeting, and then took up the following For
Discussion items: Request of Edward Bage for a refund of the $270.63 he paid for
a Town Code Book in March, which was denied, since he was encouraged to access
the book at the library, but was adamant about the purchase.---Memorandum from
the Peconic Estuary Program advising of an Eelgrass Habitat Criteria project, which
will include several small scale eelgrass restoration trial sites, hopefully one in
Southold Town, and would like the Town's support in this effort. The Town
Trustees and Shellfish Advisory Committee are interested, and PEP will be so
advised.----The Board appointed John B. Greene (resolution. 23) to the Landmark
Preservation Commission, and reappointed Richard E. Ploth (resolution 24) to the
Board of Ethics.----Resolutions 25 E 26 were placed on the agenda to move forward
with the enactment of the Farmers Bill of Rights.----Town Board received a
memorandum from the Board of Ethics transmitting. a redraft of the Applicant
Transaction Disclosure Form. After review, the Board is still not satisfied, and will
obtain a copy of the Riverhead form for comparison.----Memorandum from. Gerard
Goehringer, Chairman of the Board of Appeals, asking to rehire Lucia Farrell, part-
time Clerk Typist, for his office. Board placed a resolution (27) . on the agenda to
appoint Mrs. Farrell.----Memorandum from. Recreation Supervisor Kenneth Reeves
asking permission to carry unused vacation time into the year following his
anniversary date. He has lost the services of a full-time Clerk Typist, and with
a part-time Clerk Typist, and. his responsibilities with regard , to the summer camp
program, beaches opening, swimming lessons, and lifeguard training, he finds it
increasing-ly difficult to take time off. Supervisor Cochran spoke with Mr. Reeves
and asked him to take as many as he can before his anniversary, as the Board is
unwilling to permit him to carry them over into the succeeding year.. ,---Letter from
The Suffolk County National Bank advising they cancelled their
Homebuyer/Homekeeper seminar scheduled for May 3rd, but hope to reschedule- the
program in the fall, and hope to obtain approval, for use of Town Hall.- --A
resolution (28) was placed on the agenda refunding 75% of a building permit fee.----
A resolution (29) was placed on the agenda reappointing three members of the
Conservation Advisory Council.----The Board agreed to send the draft copy of the
Town of Southold Employee Handbook to CSEA President Atkinson and Vito
Competiello,. the Town's Labor Management Consultant, for review.----A resolution
(30) was placed on the agenda to accept the proposal of Fairweather-Brown Design
Associates, Inc. for preparing a feasibility study for use of the building at 52875
as an annex for Town Hall.----The Board received a letter from Mary Mulcahy,
President 'of the North Fork Audubon Society, Inc. , requesting permission for two
volunteers who are Piping .Plover and Least Tern patrollers, to obtain a permit to
allow them to park at Goldsmith's Inlet, Cedar Beach and Richmond Creek. The
Board agreed the Town Clerk's Office should issue resident vehicle permits to these
individuals.----Town Board placed a resolution (31) on the agenda appointing Antone
Surozenski as a Police Sergeant.----A request from Senior Bay Constable Donald
Dzenkowski for the Town Board to consider placing the $3,000 derived from the sale
of the 1990 GMC into his 1997 operating budget was denied.----The Board .placed
a resolution' (32) on the agenda creating the position of Adult Day Care Supervisor,
and set the salary scale.----Councilman Townsend asked the Board to consider. the
creation of new titles for part-time employees, which would allow for an increase in
the per hour rate. Senior Accouiitant Cushman will be asked to analyze this
proposal.----Councilwoman Oliva suggested that there be bi-weekly. meetings of the
Building Department, Board of Appeals, and Planning Board. She said a recent
meeting was very productive and should be continued. Mrs. Oliva will coordinate
the meetings with regard to time and agenda.--The Town Board placed a resolution
(33) on the agenda appointing Town Investigator Edward Forrester as temporary
department head of the Building Department.
4:45 P.M. - Work Session adjourned.
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on May 27,
1997, at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting at 7:30 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 COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of bills
for May 27, 1997?
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid:
General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $121,211 . 16; General Fund
Part Town bills in the amount .of $1,773.82; Highway Fund Whole Town bills
in the amount of $28,197.02; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount
of $7,414.79; . Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of
$22,179.88; Fishers Island . Ferry District bills in the amount of
$19,802.80; Refuse and Garbage District bills in the amount of $69,006.97;
Southold Wastewater District bills in the amount of $12,808.62; Fishers
Island Sewer District bills in the amount of $580.84; Southold ' Agency I;
Trust bills in the amount of $7,185.36; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency
1; Trust bills in the amount of_$269.61.
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: Can I have a motion to approve the minutes of
May 13, 1997 Town Board meeting?
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the May 13, 1997, 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.
SUPERVISOR 'COCHRAN: May I have a motion to set the next Town Board
meeting?
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board
will be held at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, June 10, 1997, 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: We have several proclamations to present this
evening. One in ' relation to National Safety Month. We, also, have one on
the agenda by Councilman Townsend, which is in relation to Reverend
Milton and Rosalind Heitzman.
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Moved by Supervisor Cochran, 'seconded by The Entire Town Board,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to recognize
the Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers as
they sponsor "NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH" a month long event focusing
on safety and health as a way of life at home, work, and play, and
WHEREAS, National Safety Month was created by the American Society of
Safety Engineers to highlight the .role safety and health professionals play
in preventing accidents, eliminating hazards, reducing insurance costs and
saving lives, and
WHEREAS, the theme for this year's observance is "SAFETY: IT'S A
WAY OF LIFE" emphasizing the importance of safety in daily activities,
from on-the-job tasks, to home workshop projects to recreation of all
kinds. Simple measures such as child safety seats, hard hats, fall
protection and safety regulations have made a significant impact on
protecting individuals from serious injury; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
designates the month of' June 1997 as
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
and urges all our residents to observe the theme, "SAFETY. IT'S A WAY
OF LIFE" as they perform their daily tasks and chores.
Dated: May 27, 1997.
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: 1 would like to present this. on behalf of the
Southold Town Board, which you see behind you, and I know they all know
you, because you are around here once in awhile as far as our Safety
Committee is concerned. In fact, I believe we had a walk_through of Town
Hall last week in relation to safety, and providing our employees with safe
working places, and I hope you haven't come up with too many negatives,
but I'm sure you will share them with us. So, once again, 'I say,
congratulations, and . thank you. We are going to go a little . bit out of the
order of our agenda. We are. promoting a Police Officer, and part of the
tradition is that he receives his new badge at the Town Board meeting. I
would like to call up Officer Surozenski, and Mrs. Surozenski, and the
children. Come forward, please. Also, I would like to call up Chief
Conway.
31 .- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Antone F. Surozenski as a Southold Town Police Sergeant, effective
June 12, 1997, at a salary of $71,542.00 per annum.
31 .- 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 your Sergeant's badge for your wife to
pin on.. Congratulations. Our new Sergeant, and congratulations to you,
and the family. We will have 'the presentation of the second proclamation,
Councilman Joe Townsend. Mr. Cillooly.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Bill, thanks for coming. Bill is a
representative of the Orient Congregation Church, and is here to accept
this resolution, which reads as follows.
12.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, and seconded by The Entire Town Board,
WHEREAS, this Board has learned with deep sorrow of the deaths of the
REVEREND MILTON and ROSALIND HEITZMAN, former residents of
Orient and, more recently, the Village of Creenport, and
WHEREAS, the REVEREND HEITZMAN served as pastor of the Orient
Congregational Church from 1980 to 1987 and, during that time endeared
himself not only to his congregation but to the entire Orient community,
through the tireless giving of his time and boundless good humor to local
activities and organizations, . and
WHEREAS, ROSALIND ' HEITZMAN created beautiful, varied and
prolific works of art that were inspired by her life and surrounding in
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Orient and Creenport and that, in turn, inspired and enriched all those
who viewed them, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that on behalf of the thousands of resident whose lives they
touched, the Town Board hereby expresses it's great loss in the passing of
the REVEREND MILTON and ROSALIND HEITZMAN, and when the Town
Board adjourns this day it does so out of respect to their memory, and be
it further
RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be entered into the minutes of
this Town Board meeting and copies be presented to the family of the
REVEREND MILTON and ROSALIND HEITZMAN and the congregation of
the Orient Congregational Church.
Dated:, May 27, 1997.
42.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
BILL CILLOOLY: Joe, I appreciate this very much. On behalf of the
Orient Congregational 'Church I am very honored to accept it, and I
appreciate this Board's gesture. Let me say that, there is probably not a
citizen in the Town of Southold that hasn't done wonderful things, and
many times wouldn't deserve an award like this. The thing I think that
categorizes Reverent Heitzman and wife more than anything, I think it's
the important thing. 1 think it's the thing you are -recognizing, is that in
their over twenty years out here, which is very unique for out here, I
have never heard someone say a bad thing about them., I have to say that
looking at members of the Board, some of the people in the audience, I
know myself,. if- you put 1W people in a room I dare say 25 people would
have a negative opinion of any one of us, and it's seems to be part of the
territory, and part of what happens when you are a part of the
community. I have never heard someone say a bad thing about these
people, and I truly appreciated the fact that you took the time to honor
them. I know the Orient Congregational Church does. This will be in a
place of honor in the memorial building in the back of the church, that has
just been built, and again, I thank you all very, very much.
I . REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Each month the different ' departments submit
committee reports, and reports to the Town Board. . This month we have a
report from the Town Trustee, Lawrence Healthcare in relation to the PBA,
Lawrence Healthcare in relation to the Town, Southold Town Justice Court
from Judge Evans, and Community Development Office. These reports are
public information. They are available from the Town Clerk. If there is
anything here you would. like to know more about, please, feel free.
1 . Southold Town Trustees Monthly Report for April, 1997.
2. Lawrence Healthcare PBA Healthcare Report for April, 1997.
3. Lawrence Healthcare Town Healthcare Report for April, 1997.
4. Southold Town Justice Evans Monthly Court Report for April, 1997.
5. Southold Town Community Development Monthly Report for April, 1997.
11 . PUBLIC NOTICES.
1 . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Notice of
Complete Application of Mattituck Laundromat to construct new water supply
well with a pumping capacity of 55 gallons a minutes. Project located at
12250 Main Road, Mattituck, New York. Comments to be received by June 6,
1997.
2. Corp. of Army Engineer, New York District, application of Kevin
Cande to construct a pier assembly and install mooring piles in Halls
Creek, Mattituck, New York.
3. Corp. of Army Engineer, New York District, application of Lester
Eisenberg to construct a fixed pier, ramp and float for recreational
purposes. Comments to be received by July 7, 1997.
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4. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Notice of
Complete Application. of Greenport Village to modify an existing permit for
an existing discharge of treated sanitary wastewater to Long Island Sound
from the Village of Greenport Treatment Plant. Comments to be received by
July 7, 1997.
III . COMMUNICATIONS.
1 . Michael McGoldrick, Laurel Lake Vineyard, in regard to Southold's
Economic Development meeting.
2. Gayle Marriner-Smith, President of Save the Bays thanking
Supervisor Cochran and the Town Board for their sponsorship and support
of the Peconic Bays Children's Conference III .
3. Sue Kreiling, Director, First Night Greenport '98, expressing
appreciation for support of their project.
4. Lynne Richards, Director of East End Disabled Group in regard to
Community Project at Human Resource Center.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1 . 8:00 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to the Anchorage".
2. 8:02 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Site Plans".
3. 8:05 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Lot Creation and
Structures".
4. 8:10 P.M., on the Question of Acquisition by the Town of Southold of
the Open Space property of William J . Baxter, Jr.
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Before we go ,into resolutions the Town Board
does have a policy, that if anyone would like to speak in relation to any of
the* resolutions on the agenda, now is the time. Please feel free to make
any remarks to the Town Board in relation to resolutions only. At the end
of the meeting you will have the opportunity to address the Board on any
other topic relating to Town business, but right now the only conversation
is in relation to resolutions. Is there anyone that would like to address
the Board? (No response.) - There are forty-two resolutions. We have four
pubic hearings tonight, so we will be stopping at 8:00 o'clock for the first
one.
1 .-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was '
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Carol Kalin as a temporary . Stenographer for the Board of Assessment
Review for the 1997 sessions, at a salary of $8.50 per hour, effective May
20, 1997.
1 .-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 Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the agreement with Don Patanjo Cesspool Service Corp., Brookhaven,
N.Y., to transport liquid waste from the Southold Town Scavenger Waste
Treatment Facility, Greenport, to Bergen Point, with a price change from
$52.74 per thousand gallons to $58.75 per thousand gallons, effective April
1; 1997.
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 Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Janice L. Smither to the position of Senior Clerk in the Accounting 6
Finance Department, from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service
Certificate of Eligibles List, effective May 28, 1997, at a salary of
$22,216.57 per annum.
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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 Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend,, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the Southold Solid Waste Management District 1997 budget as follows to
cover cost of repairing and replacing several sections of the landfill
perimeter fence:
From
SR.8160.2.500.600 Misc. Sanitation Equipment $ 2,250.00
To:
SR.8160.4.100.800 Maintenance - Facilities $ 2,250.00
& Grounds
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 Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with, regret, the resignation of Christy Paliouras, youth member of the
Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council, effective immediately; and be
it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts, with regret, the
resignation of Robert . W. Keith, member of the Conservation Advisory
Council, effective June 18, 1997, the end of his current term.
5.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
6•- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board- of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for members
of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council to replace Robert W.
Keith and Christy Paliouris (youth member) .
6.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.- Moved Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Deputy Supervisor William D. Moore to execute the
January 1, 1997 through December 31 . 1999 agreement between the Town of
Southold and the Southold Town Police Benevolent Association, all in .
accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney and the Town's Labor
Management Consultants.
7-- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie. Abstain:
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
8.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town . of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Lawrence Healthcare Administrative Services, Inc. to
pay the medical bill from Southampton Hospital on behalf of employee Robert
Kassner, which bill was submitted more than 90 days after service was
rendered.
8.- 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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'9.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, 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 5, 1997, 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.
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 Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Lawrence Healthcare Administrative Services, Inc. to
pay thel medical bill from Professional Radiology Group, Port Jefferson,
N.Y., on behalf of Linda Kowalski, which bills were submitted more than
90 days after service was rendered.
10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
11 .-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole Town 1997 budget to appropriate funds for the
architectural evaluation of the property located west of Town Hall (corner
of Route 25 E Horton Lane), Southold:
To:
A.1010.4.500.800 Town Board, C.E.
Appraisals $ 3,200.00
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Contingent, C.E.
Unallocated Contingencies $ 3;200.00
11 .-Vote of the Town Boards Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
12.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for the following
positions for the Human Resource Center: part-time Custodian, 17-1/2 hours
per week, $7.00 per hour, and part-time Mini-Van Driver, . 17-1/2 hours per
week, $6.46 per hour.
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 Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to Planner Melissa Spiro to attend a seminar entitled, "Traffic
Calming: How to make it work in your community:, on Thursday, June 19,
1997, from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Marriott Residence Inn,
Plainview, N.Y., and the $25.00 registration fee and necessary expenses
for travel and meal shall be a legal charge to the Planning Board's 1997
budget.
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 Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Charles F. Veitch for the purchase of the following
used/abandoned boats in as is condition: 1966 16 ft. Starcraft aluminum
boat at $25.00; 1974 16 ft. Duranautic boat at $125.00; 12 ft. Sears canoe
at $75.00; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board accepts the bid of Gerard
Neumann for the purchase of an 8 ft. white praril at $105.00.
14.-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 this is about, this resolution and the next
one, we have gone out to bid for some of vehicles, that have been sitting
around up there by the Animal Shelter, and Police Headquarters for quite
some time, also, some boats that have been confiscated through the years,
and we placed them out, we have gotten bids, and they will be old,
because it's part of our cleaning up the area, and trying to make it a
little bit more attractive up there, part of our Community Pride. So, this
resolution and the next one will relate to accepting the bids.
15.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the following bids for the purchase of used vehicles in as is condition:
Erich Veitch :
1994 Chevrolet ( 847) $4, 251 .00
1993 Ford (4832) $3, 303. 00
1993 Ford (4833) '$3, 103. 00
1993 Ford (48311) S3, 303. 00
1990 GMC (M-3) $3, 101 . 00
1989 Chevrolet S 1 , 201 . 00
1988 Chevrolet S 551 . 00
1988 Chevrolet (blue) S 551 . 00
1983 Dodge Vail S 151 . 00
Mark Gottenburg: _
1993 Ford ( 831 ) S3, 370-. 00
1993 Ford (4835) S2, 666. 00
1989 Chevrolet (w/str. ) $ 642. 00
1989 Chevrolet (white) 6112 .00
Liberty. Motors of Goshen :
1991 Ford S 891 . 99
1990 Dodge Van $ 1 , 692 . 99
Joseph McCarthy :
1982 Ford Pick-up S 375 . 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.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Number 16 relating to the New York State
Department of Motor Vehicles travel to Fishers Island to process driver
license renewal is put on hold.
17.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to Personnel, Assistant Barbara Rudder to attend the New York
State and Local Retirement Systems' Employer Benefjts Staff Workshop on
Friday, June 20, 1997, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. , at Hauppauge,
N.Y., and the necessary expenses for travel and lunch shall be a legal
charge to the, Accounting & Finance Department's 1997 budget.
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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18.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute agreements
between the Town .of Southold and the following individuals for the Summer
1997 Recreation Programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town
Attorney:
Chad Beckwith (T-Ball).........................................................................$6/hour
Carol Benson (Country. Western Line Dancing).................................. $30/hour
Shirley Darling (Tennis)........................................................................$20/class
Lauren Egan (Adult CPR).....................................................................$50/person
(Pediatric CPR)............................................................... $35/person
(Re-Certification).............................................................$25/person
(Heartsaver)................................................................... 0/pe$3 rson
East End Insurance Services (Defensive Driving)............................... $35/person
Tom Fox (Cartoon Drawing).................................................................$24/class
Carol Giordano (Baton)........................................................................$18/ our
DaliaGorman (Yoga)............................................................................$25lhour
David Haurus (Golf)...........:..................................................................$37.50/person
Hidden Lake Farms (Horseback)..........................................................$175/person
SusanHorn (T-ball)...:............ .................•............................................ $1 / our
Mary Mulcahy (Horseback)...................................................................$130/person/week
...................................................................$32/person/day
Mattituck Lanes (Bowling)..................................................................$32/person
Peconic Amateur Radio (Radio Club).................................................$15/person
Riverside Gymnastics (Gymnastics)....................................:..............$50/person
Jeanne Ruland (Body Sculpting/Aerobics).........................................$25/hour
Sandy Standish (Arts & Crafts)...........................................................$18/hour
Cynthia Sturner (Ballet).......................................................................$20/hour
Joann Terkowski (Folk Dancing).........................................................$20/hour
ChrisVedder (Golf)............................................................................. $37.50/person
David Zito (T-ball)..................:................................................................$15/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.
19.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Megan Gallagher as a Technician under the Fishers -island Safe BTI
Mosquito Control Program, effective June 1 , 1997 through September 2,
1997, at a salary of $G.50 per Hour; and Sarah J . Thomas as a
Technician-Trainee under the same program, effective June 1, 1997 through
September 2, 1997, at a salary of $6.50 per hour; total expenditure not to
exceed $7,000.00 for 1997.
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 Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby. appoints
Frank Lyburt, Thomas F. Saladino, and Robert B. Boyle as Seasonal
Police Officers for the 1997 Summer Season, at salary of $12.00 per hour.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I just want to say that we are very proud of
Frank. Supervisor Cochran, and I had the opportunity to:go attend a Police
Academy .for Frank and for Mr. Saladino, and Frank has worked long and
hard, ' and is a great addition to the seasonal police force, which serves
from Memorial to Labor Day basically. We are very glad to have him on .
board in that capacity.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: . You have to tell them about his family.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I was told not .to make a whole big ,deal about it.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We are not going to make a big deal about it. We
are just going to share something.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Frank kept this a secret. This Academy ran from
October through March, and he went down two or three days a week for at
least twelve to sixteen hours per week. His family did not know he was
doing this. It was a surprise to them. He passed his final exam in March,
and he told them four day, five days before the graduation ceremony. A
lot of us in Town. .Hall knew all about this, didn't even know he , was
keeping it a surprise, but we are very, very proud of him, and very
happy for him.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN.: He is a fine young man. You could see he had
everyone pulling for him. They are both fine young ,men. The second one
is also an accredited coach, and hopefully we can get him .involved in other
town things.
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 Councilman Townsend, seconded by The Entire Town Board, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with regret, the resignation 'of Connie D. Solomon, Principal Account Clerk,
effective June 1997.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Connie is going to be missed.
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 Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore,
WHEREAS,.. the Suffolk County Department of Public Works held a public
hearing on February 3, 1997, for the purpose of ascertaining public opinion
on the proposed acquisition of property on the north side of County Route
48 to the east and west of its intersection with Chapel Lane in Greenport;
and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works is requesting
this acquisition in order to facilitate the reconstruction of County Route
48 at Chapel Lane; and
WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Department of Public Works submitted to
the Town (at the Town's request) a set of preliminary plans which show the
proposed .reconstruction should the subject property be acquired; and
WHEREAS, these plans have been reviewed, and several questions have
arisen as to the advisability of proceeding with this proposed -
reconstruction, particularly in light of the Town's long-term transportation
plans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby requests
the Suffolk County Departments of Real Estate and Public Works to hold in
abeyance their efforts to acquire the subject property until further
meetings have been held between the Department of Public Works, the Town
and the neighboring property owners in order to review the need for
reconstruction and to examine alternative designs for this intersection.
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 Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
John B. Greene as member of the Southold Town Landmark Preservation
Commission, to replace Clifford J . Benfield, effective immediately through
April 5, 1998, he to serve without compensation.
23.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran. Abstain:
Councilman Townsend.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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24.- Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that . the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
reappoints Richard E. Ploth as a member- of the Southold Town Board of
Ethics, effective immediately through May 2, 2000, he to serve without
without compensation.
24.- 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 Oliva, seconded. by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, State Environmental Quality . Review Act, and 6NYCRR Part 617. 10
and Chapter 44 of the Code of the Town of Southold, notice is hereby
given that the Southold Town Board, in conducting an uncoordinated review
of this unlisted action, has determined that there will be no significant
effect on the environment.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Proposed "Local Law in Relation to Southold
Town Farmers Bill of Rights", which adds a new section to the Chapter 100
(Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold which confirms that farms
have the right to pursue protected farm practices and establishes a system
to notify owners adjacent to farms of the farmer's rights. This provision
advances the community's stated goals of _encouraging and protecting
farmland. The proposal has been determined not to have a significant
adverse effect to the environment is likely to occur should the proposal be
implemented as planned.
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 Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore,
WHEREAS, there was presented to- the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 1st day of April, 1997, a ;Local Law entitled, "A , Local
Law in Relation to Southold Town Farmers Bill of Rights"; and
WHEREAS, this Local Law was referred to the Southold 'Town Planning
Board and the 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 13th day
of May, 1997, 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 - 1997,
which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 11 - 1997
A Local Law in Relation to Southold Town Farmers Bill of Rights
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
1 . Chapter 100 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold as
hereby amended as follows:
1. Article XXII is hereby added and shall be entitled Farmland Bill of
Rights
2. Section 100-220 (The Right to Farm in Southold) is added as follows:
The Town Board of*the Town of Southold finds that farming is an
essential activity within the gown of Southold_Farmers ro�ovide
fresh food, clean air, econornic diversity, and aesthetic open
spaces to all the citizens of our town. In addition, land
in agricultural uses re ures less tax dollars for services than does
land with residential or cornmercial development. Accordingly,
farmers shall have the Right to Farm in Southold without undue
interference from adjacent landowners or users. For the purpose
of reducing future conflicts between eo le residing on tracts
adjacent to farmlands and farmers it is necessary to establish
and give notice of the nature of the farming activities to future
neighbors of farmland and farming activities.
MAY '27, 1997
Agricultural activities conducted on farmland undertaken in
compliance with applicable federal state county and town laws,
rules and regulations are presurned to be good agricultural
practices and presumed not to adverselyaffect the public health
safety and welfare. We find that whatever nuisance may be caused
to others by such uses and activities, so conducted, is more than
offset by the benefits from farming to the community. Therefore,
all such activities shall be Protected Farm Practices within the
Town of Southold.
3. Section 100-221 Definitions is added as follows:
When used in this chapter crops livestock and livestock products
shall include but are not limited to the following:
a Field crops including corn, wheat, oats rye. barley, hay,
potatoes and dry beans
b. Fruits, including a ple_s�_oeaci�es,_c rapes, cherries and berries.
c Vegetables including tomatoes, snap beans cauliflower,
pumpkins cabbage carrots, beets and onions.
d. Horticultural specialties, including nursery stock ornamental
shrubs ornamental trees and flowers.
e. Livestock and livestock products including cattle sheep hogs,
goats horses poultry, fur bearing animals milk eggs and furs.,
f. Ma Ip e syrup
g. Christ mas_trees derived from a managed "Christmag" tree
operation whether duc_for transplar m the stump
h. "Farrn woodland" means land used for the production for
sale of woodland products including but not limited to logs,
lumber, posts and firewood
i Horse boardinc_o erations.
j. Bees/honey.
4. Section 100-222 The Right to Undertake Protected FarrTI Practices is
added as follows:
Farmers shall have the right to undertake protected farm
practices in the active pursuit of agricultural operations,
including but not limited to: clearing grading plowing,_aerial
and ground spraying the use of legal agricultural chemicals
(including herbicides pesticides and fertilizers), raisin
horses, poultry, small livestock and cattle processing and
rnarketing produce, installing water and soil conservation
facilities utilizing farm crop protection devices designing
and constructing and using faun structures including barns,
stables paddocks fences greenhouses and pump houses,
using water, pumpinq, spra in �runinq and harvesting,
disposing of organic wastes on the farm extensive use of
farm laborers. training and others in the use and care of
farm equipment animals, traveling local roads in properly
marked vehicles and providing local farm produce markets
near farming areas.
MAY 27, 1997 aa
These activities can and do gener ate dust smoke, noise,
Vibration and odor. These activities rnay occur on holidays,
Sundays and weekends at night and in the day. Such
activities are presumed to be reasonable do not constitute_ a
nuisance unless the activity has a substantial adverse effect
on the public health safety and welfare.
5. Section 100-223 The Right to Notice Provided by Town Agencies is
added as follows:
The Town Planning Board, the -town Board and the Zoning
Board of Appeals shall require as part of any approval of any
development immediately adiacent to or within five hundred
(500) feet of any parcel of at least five (5) acres in size, which, at
the time of such approval, is in active agricultural use, that a
Notice of Protected Farris Practices be given to all purchasers
of such developed property.
The Notice of Protected Farm Practices shall be included in
permanent covenants and restrictions which shall run with the
land on each parcel when such parcel is subdivided or
developed.
If, in any development,-
evely menl il. is the intent to make the "common"
or "preen space" available for a.. rcr'iculture, the Notice of
Protected Farm Practices shall be included in permanent
covenants and restrictions.
6 Section 100-224 1-lip Right to Notice by Brokers and Agents is added
as follows:
All persons dealing in real estate in the Town of Southold
as brokers representatives or agents of the owners,
or any parcel of land adjacent to any parcel of land of at least five
(5) acres in size currently in agricultural use shall provide to every
purchaser or such parcel, an original and one copy of the Notice of
Protected Farm Practices at the time of a potential purchaser's
consideration and inspection of the parcel The person dealing in
real estate shall have such purchaser sign and date the duplicate
co of the notice. The Notice of Protected Farm Practices form
shall be available to all persons required to provide such notices
free of charge from the Town Clerk's office.
7. Section 100-225 Enforcement is added as follows:
Failure to comply with any Provision of this chapter shall constitute
a violation.
8. Section 100-226 Severability is added as follows:
If any part or provision.of this law or the application thereof
to any person, entity, or circumstances be adiudged invalid
by any court of competentjurisdiction, such judgment shall
shall be confined in its operation and enforcement to the part
of or such provision of or application directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered
and shall not affect or impair the validity of the remainder of
this law or the application thereof to other persons entities or
circumstances.
5`0 MAY 27, 1997
If . _ This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
* Underline represents additions.
26.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
27.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the 'Town of Southold hereby appoints
Lucia Farrell as a part-time Clerk 'Typist for the Board of Appeals,
effective immediately, 17-1/2 hours per seek, at a salary of $7.09 per hour.
27.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
28.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the issuance of $167.00 to Wendell Custom Homes, Inc. , a/c John
Kunst, which sum represents the withdrawal of a Building Permit (240r10Z)
which had been reviewed and issued by Building Inspector Fish before
being withdrawn.
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 Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
reappoints Kenneth J . Meskill, Bruce Loucka, and Melvyn Morris as
members of the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council, effective
June 18, 1997, for a two (2) year term to June 18, 1999.
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 Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the proposal of Fairweather-Brown Design Associates, Inc. , in the amount
of $3,200.00, to prepare a feasibility study for the use of 52875 Main Road,
Southold, as an annex for Southold Town Hall offices.
30.-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 Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby creates
the position of Adult Day Care Supervisor- and sets the following salary
scale:
Effective Effective Effective
l/t/97 7/1/97 l/l/98
Entry Level 23,452.16 23,1152.16 25,452.16
Step 1 25,332.2,1 2.5,957.21 29,357.21
Step 2 25,807.2.2 26,446.44 29,846.44
Step 3 26,284.48 26,938.02 30,338.02
Step 4 27,809.40 29,509.68 31,908.68
Step 5 29,441.06 30,189.29 33,589.29
32.-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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33.- Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
designates Edward Forrester as temporary Department Head of the
Building Department, effective May 28, 1997.
33.- 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 will stop right now at this point. We have
one or two minutes before our first hearing is scheduled. I don't know if
any of you have been to . the far reaches of the Town here in the last
couple of days, but maybe you noticed the new signs that now grace our
entrances. We had wanted to put, signs in relation to young people that
said, you know, these people have achieved, so in working with the schools
they began to send me lists of young people, who should be listed whether
their achievement was a spelling bee, or through sports, and you know,
just different recognitions. We would have to put a sign on each end of
the town probably 200 by 200, because it's amazing when you begin to
record the amount of awards, and achievements that our young people in
our three schools, in the high school areas, achieve. So, the Community
Pride Committee tried to come up with something, that would say the same
thing, only in a different way, so we came up with Southold Town value
it's natural resources and celebrates it's youth. These signs have just
been erected at each end of our town. There" used to be a sign that said,
please recycle when you come to Southold, and I think we all pretty much
know that recycling is. .a part of our .everyday life. I think 'it's important
that we take the time to say to our youth,', and to people coming to visit
Southold that we do protect our environment, and we do care about our
children, so if you are riding through town, and you are going pass
Mattituck, or down to Orient, please, take a moment to look at'the sign. I
think Mr. Jacques our sign painter did a lovely job, and we are very proud
to be able let our young people know that, yes, we do support them. It is
eight o'clock, so we will proceed to the first hearing. Can I have a motion
to recess, please?
Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time, 8:00 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.
Meeting reconvened at 9:15 P.M.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The Town Board will now go back to resolution
$34.
34.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 13th day of May, 1997, a Local Law entitled, "A local
Law. in Relation to The Anchorage"; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local law by the Southold
Town Board on May 27, 1997, at which time all interested persons were
given an opportunity to be heard; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board enacts Local Law No. 12 - 1997, which
reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 12 - 1997
A Local Law in Relation to The Anchorage
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of the Southold as
follows:
I . Chapter 92 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Town of Southold
is hereby amended as follows:
5. 2 MAY 27, 1997
1 . Section 92-112.A. ( Parking prohibited during certain hours) is
amended by adding the following:
i1r11wr.P11 lh(I
Name or Sti-pvt Sid(! IImIrs Localirnr
The Anchorage Both 10 :00 _p . n1. In Matti tuck, from the
aril G :00 a.m. guardrail at the wester
`--- �- --� terminus easterly to
We-stview .. Drive.
Il . This local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
* Underline represents additions.
34.-Vote of the . Town Board: Ayes : Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussle,
Supervisor Coc ran.
This resolution as duly Ai 0I1*I'ED.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: If I may interject, I apologize to the Board. I did
remember we had this on. for public hearing tonight. My apologizes. I am
going ask that we table 35 and 36, and go back. In the course of doing
some research this weekend a question came up about the procedure that we
put in place for site plan waiver, and if an applicant isn't happy with the,
Planning Board's decision that were, or were not going to be entitled to the
waiver, and we didn't put in place to .whore one could appeal. If you do
not like a decision the way the law is written now without any reference to
it you have got to go directly to Article 78. We might want to consider a
process by which an applicant can be steered to our Zoning Board, saying,
listen, if you don't like the Planning Board's decision as to whether or not
the site plan is necessary on a waiver, go to tiie Zoning Board, which is
the normal appellate process within the town, so just ask to take it back,
and talk over a couple of those things. Okay, if we hold 35 and 367
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Hold 35 and 36, it will go back to the Code
Committee. - r
TOWN CLERK TERRY: Then you have to hold 37 and 38.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: I really have a problem- holding up 37 and 38 for
the simple reason, that there are people out there. that have been looking
for two months to get building permits, because their lot was not
recognized. Now, they won't have it. If we have a problem could we,
please, pass it, and then make amendments to it, say, start , working at
that, and by the next Board meeting do something with that. It's unfair to
these people that have been waiting there for building permits, and their
lot is not being recognized. I just don't think it's fair to these people.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: I am not going to go along with that. We had
our discussions. this afternoon, and 1 told you the reason, and everybody
agreed.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: I didn't agree then, either, Alice.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We are going to hold 35 and 36. Is there any
question there? So, we are looking at 37 and 38.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: The only problem with not doing it on that one, is
that if you are going to do something different it will be referred back
out, and all that kind of fun stuff.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: On both of them.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Tile reason we are doing recognition number five is
in respond to an odd set of circumstances that have come. through.
MAY 27, 1997 J
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: It's really difficult for these people that is why I
would be. very happy to go back then, and look at it, and make an
amendment to it. That's fine. But, I would like to at least let these
people be able to apply for their building permit, and be recognized as a
lot.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: If there is a weakness in it, we really should
look at it, and make the change. We can put it up to a vote, and where
ever you people vote is where it ends up. You want to vote on this, and
then people will vote as they please, and it will either stand or fall. This
would be on number 37 and 38.
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that Resolution #37 and #38 be TABLED.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran. No:
Councilwoman Oliva.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: . So we will table #37 and #38. Resolution #39?
39.-Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to purchase
the open space property of William J . Baxter, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board held a public hearing with respect to said
acquisition on the 27th day of May, 1997, pursuant to the provisions of
the Southold Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems , it in the public interest that the Town
of Southold acquire the open space as set forth in the proposed acquisition
of the Southold Town Code; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the public interest that the Town
of Southold acquire the open space .as set forth in the proposed acquisition
between the Town of Southold and William J . Baxter, Jr. ; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby elects to purchase the open space
property of William J. Baxter, . Jr., comprising 51 acres, at a .sale price of
$23,500.00 per acres; said property located on the south side of NYS
Route 25, Cutchogue, New York; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that . the Town Clerk be and she hereby is
authorized and directed to give notice of such acceptance to William J .
Baxter, Jr.; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and hereby is authorized
and directed to execute any and all required documents for the acquisition
of said property, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney.
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 Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, 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
Intent to purchase the agricultural development rights .in the property of
William J. Baxter, Jr., all in accordance with the approval of the Town
Attorney.
40.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: May I just add to this? Before the exercise of
any purchase of agricultural open rights there were be a public hearing on
that issue.
41 .-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a Deed of
Conservation Easement between the town and the Peconic Land Trust, Inc.
with regard to the William J . Baxter, Jr. property, all in accordance with
the approval of the Town Attorney.
MAY 27, 1997
41 .-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 resolution at this time. If
there is anything that anyone here attending this evening would like to
discuss with the Town Board, Town business now is your opportunity.
Anyone like to address the Town Board?
JAMES DINIZIO, JR. : James Dinizio, Jr. 39 Sound Road, Creenport.
About a month ago I brought in a piece of paper that had a bunch of
numbers on it concerning the Brecknock Hall property, and you know, I
supposed it was discussed rather widely. I never really got an answer as
to whether or not the numbers on there were true or not, but this week I
received another letter with similar estimates on it concerning the
buildings, and two different projects that are supposed to go on that land.
There was a reference made to the Town Assessors, that these numbers
came from there, when the Assessors were given a certain amount of
information. I am just wondering if the Town Board has addressed that
letter, that I handed to you, whether or not. there is any consideration, or
I guess, progress in perhaps protecting some of the property taxes in my
school district.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Jim, it was brought to our attention of the letter
that was mailed out to many of the residents, and signed Concerned Citizen
of Southold, so I did invite our head. Assessor, if that's the term for
Scott, Chairman of the Assessors, to explain before this gets just blown out
of proportion, so, Scott, would you like to explain these figures, or what
your figures are, or if you have figures?
SCOTT RUSSELL: I actually outlined last week in Suffolk Times, I don't if
anyone read the letter I wrote. I outlined the Assessors' position pretty
clearly, and what I'll do tonight is reiterate what I said last week, the
gist of what my comments were. The genesis of the estimates the Assessors
did was simply gentlemen, some representatives from the proposals coming
in to see us in December, ' outlining some of their anticipated values of the
condos. We did an estimate of taxes for the condos. This is for the
Peconic Landing 250 units. About a month after that 'I was asked to do an
estimate on another proposal for the property. The estimate there included
some 350 condominium units, a clubhouse, attached applicable items. All we
did was estimates based on the information that was given to us by the
various representatives from the local organization. I think one of the
confusing points now is the issue of exemptions, what will be exempt, . what
will not. The reality is, that, I, as an Assessor, I simply don't know
enough about Peconic Landing to say what would be tax exempt, and what
would not be. Secondly, it would be inappropriate for the Assessors to try
to guess as to the exempt status of something, and no one has even
brought the issue up, or asked me about the exempt status. 1 would really
need a lot more information before I could even get into that whole separate
issue. The one thing I did say, and I said from the beginning, it's quite
clear to me that the condo will be taxed, and taxes will be paid on the
condos regardless of which proposal. Condominiums, if they are held
separately, if they are going to be held privately, they will be taxed. As .
far as the other elements, and the other amenities that are going to
offered, 1 simply don't know. 1 mean, 1 haven't discussed the issue with
the representatives from Peconic Landing. They didn't ask me to evaluate
them, didn't ask me to assess them, or to. give estimates of taxes. Without
any of that important information I couldn't guess as to the exempt status.
I think that was the basis for some of the analysis you see going around,
and so the disparities of the two tax amounts was that issue of
exemption. Again, it would be difficult for the Assessors to guess that
without any information, and to be quite honest with you it would go
against, probably,' my better judgement to evaluate what tax exempt status -
might take place. I would be willing to look at whatever information I
would need, articles of incorporation, things like that, things that I would
normally look for I would be happy to evaluate that, and submit that to the
Town Board at a future date. Again, it would be against my better
judgement, but I would be happy to do that to bring some to this issue.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Scott. Jim, does that answer your
question?
JIM DINIZIO,- JR. : No, it didn't. I can say that from reading the
papers, the Suffolk Times, page nine, a letter from Mr. Rich just to
introduce himself. He goes on to say in a memorandum, which I am
assuming is just some unofficial type of writing by him, that none of the
life care facilities will be taken off the tax rolls, and in the same
sentence it says that perhaps Brecknock Hall will be going to some tax
exempt organization, so I think that, you know, we are getting a little bit
of smoke. Also, in the paper at the same time, we have a Mr. Thompson, I
believe, was on page eighteen talking to the Chamber of Commerce, stating
that the nursing home could qualify for a tax exemption. You know,
think there may- be a misunderstanding here. My stance is, my particular
school district is special in Southold Town. I have a village, that, you
know, that can take anything off the tax rolls they wish to, and they have
taken ample opportunity to do so. They benefit from it, but I do not. If
you code. in the amount of tax exempt in the village, it would cover" more
than fifty percent of the village. Now, you know, that might not seem like
a lot to somebody, but to us it is. Now from looking . at, by his own
numbers not, Mr. Thompson is- saying that 100 of a $100,000,000 project is
going to come off the tax rolls. These are numbers that were printed in
the paper. I am assuming a quote from Mr. Thompson. That is a lot of
money. Unfortunately, you know, industry in most districts does produce
taxes. In my district it does 'not. I have a. power plant in there, that
should produce taxes, but does not. We have water districts. We have
sewer districts. We have everything off the tax rolls. I got a hospital
that is sitting on prime waterfront property. I got cemeteries on prime
waterfront property. I have an entire woods, the only wooded area in all
of Creenport. That is off the tax rolls.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Jim, what are you proposing?
JIM DINIZIO, JR. : There are suggestions 1 will give you, too.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: , Let me make my suggestion, Jim. What are you
proposing this Town Board do? What are asking us to do?
JIM DINIZIO, JR. : I would ask you, number one, to have the Planning
Board have the site plan, have these covenants and restrictions concerning
this land, all of this ' land from east to west, from north to south remain on
the tax rolls, as taxable land. If you are capable of doing that 'I would
settle for perhaps the Town in some way making up- the difference in what I
would miss. I know you think it is funny. Do you know why everyone
thinks it's funny? Because it's absurd. You know, just let Creenport pay
for it, and the rest of. you guys will have the benefit of it, because that
is what it is. This law was passed a few months ago with all good
intentions, I believe, of trying to help senior citizens find a place to
live, and carry out their final days, but cutting in the tax of Creenport
School District, and if you look at the zoning map you will see that there
are seven parcels, that this law effects. Five of the parcels are in
Creenport School District. If this is successful, I mean I have four .more
to look forward to. So, you know, you think it's funny that, you know,
that I am asking you will perhaps you can switch, you know, you can pay
the higher amount, we could pay the lesser. Hey, I would settle for that if
you guys feel that you are in a compromising mood, I would settle for that,
but certainly something has to be done, and I have to keep bringing this
up, because it's important to me as a person who would like to stay in
Creenport, and you know, pretty soon my kids will be grown, and they are
going to be looking for ways to economize just. like everybody else, and I
just don't feel that this particular use is conducive to Creenport in
particular, and there is always going to be that tax exemption, and I can't
blame anybody if they qualify for a tax exemption. I mean, people who own
condominiums. .condominiums are probably 40o assessed, because it is not
even a house. Well, if .they are senior citizen, I believe they can ask for
a tax exemption if they qualify. Well, you know, it just doesn't make
absolutely no sense to me. Three hundred and fifty homes doesn't look
good to me either, believe me, it doesn't. In any case, if anything is
built there I know we would have to have. a stop light because of the
amount of traffic, but I would like to have. .Listen I know that you asked
for patience, and I hope that you are talking with these people, and
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something can be done in some way to ensure that my school district
doesn't get hurt to the enth degree, and I just ask you people, please,
to do that for us. Thank you very much.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Jim. Is there anyone else who would
like to address the Town Board?
ARTHUR HERBERT: My name is Arthur Herbert, and I am new to this
program in that this is the first time I have spoken out on it, but the
letter came from me, and with the help of my attorney, I am the one who
brought action. It seems .to me it is very interesting that so many people
talked about money today. Having been in the insurance business for
forty-nine years, and just retired, I have been a money man. Although the
Assessor says he doesn't know what the figures are, and that they should
be caught up reproducing figures here, it shows a different of three million
three a year. In twenty years, you might say that is just a moment in
time, that is sixty-six million dollars that this town could lose. Are you
people prepared to pay their share of sixty-six million bucks? I think, as
you suggest, we have to look at it very carefully, and I would be glad to
answer any questions, but I am requiring. .
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Sir, please, direct your comments to the Board.
ARTHUR HERBERT: I want to direct my comments to the Board, and I
want the people to be sure they know where I stand. Thank you very
much.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, sir.
JOHN .MAY: I 'am John May. I am one of the Directors of Peconic Landing,
and I am a long time resident of Southold, and .continue to be a resident of
Southold. I speak for myself, for Jim Rich, who is sitting here, for Jerry .
Callas, for John Dussling. I speak for John Halsey. We are all
Directors of Peconic Landing, all residents of the area, and for the other
Directors of Peconic Landing. I would like to respond to this, so called,
tax analysis, that was sent out by Mr. Herbert under the name of The
Concerned Citizens of Southold, and I particularly , like to address Mr.
Dinizio, because I think he represents a number of people,. who are
genuinely concerned about the tax status. I am, too. We all are. Every
statement in this analysis, which pertains to Peconic Landing, Mr. Herbert,
every statement is incorrect, or inaccurate, and I think it's too bad. Maybe
we are at fault for not having put forth the information, but we couldn't
under law. But, I think it's unfortunate that people are concerned about
things that really are not true. It was amazing to me how this short six
paragraph letter could have so many false statements. What I would like to
do is go through his letter, and just point out the false statements, and it
won't take long. On paragraph one he states the Town Board quietly
passed a resolution. I . was here on November 12th, when that was
passed. It wasn't quiet. The resolution was passed in open session the way
all resolutions are passed. In fact, a number of residents spoke, and
asked questions, and the resolution was changed, because it included
hospices, and , that was removed at the request of Mrs. Romereril, who
was here, and I don't believe Mr. Herbert was at the meeting. If he was
so concerned about this I'm surprised he wasn't. But, it was not a quiet
passing. It .was a normal passing. This first paragraph, also, says the
change will . result in Brecknock property coming _off the tax rolls. That
is absolutely not true. There " is no way it is going to come off the tax
rolls. In still the first paragraph he compares a nursing care facility with
a townhouse facility, and the nursing care facility most of the property
will come off the tax rolls. This is not a nursing care facility. This is a
retirement, residential community, where people are going to live. (tape
change) On . paragraph three, they say that the tax comparison of
townhouses versus a medical facility, this is not a medical facility by any .
stretch of the imagination. That term was a very careless or purposely
misleading characterization. Then he says, the Town is fighting his lawsuit
with our tax dollars. Well, if Mr. Herbert chooses to bring a lawsuit
against the Town for whatever purpose he wants to bring, of course, the
Town Board has to defend it, and the only money they have is their tax
dollars, so, I would suggest that if he is concerned about wasting tax
dollars in his lawsuit, he ought not bring a lawsuit. It appears to us, I
don't want describe motives to anybody, but if he has different motives
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would like to know them. It appears to us that the purpose of the lawsuit
is that he, or Mr. Cichanowicz, whoever is involved with him - really would
like to develop this property in another way, and they would like to use
the Town to restrict us, so that they can have an opportunity to buy the
property. I would like to suggest that if they wanted to develop the
property, the property was vacant and for sale for many, many years, and
they could have bought it. They didn't. We did. Now, as to the tax
figures obtained from the Tax Assessors Office, I'm glad that the Tax
Assessor spoke, because I think, to me, he clarified this. The figures that
were given to the Tax Assessor by Peconic Landing were . only for the
condos. There was no statement made by the Peconic Landing to the Tax
Assessor about anything other than condos. Now, in Mr. Herbert's, I
assume it is his letter, whoever wrote that, they make certain assumptions
that things will be off the tax roll. I don't know where they got that
information from. We have made public statements which they could have
seen that contradict that. The tax analysis according to Mr. Herbert, I'm
reading from his analysis, the medical facility is tax exempt, according to
him. There is no medical facility. The outbuildings are tax exempt. That's
wrong. The remaining land value, .tax exempt. That is wrong. Brecknock
Mansion, tax exempt. Now, if Brecknock Mansion is developed as a
community, I don't mean Peconic Landing community, but Southold Town
community art center is possible, and there would be some tax exemption.
That is up to the Town, whether they want that or not. Now, that is his
analysis. In fact, let me tell you what the situation is. There will be 250
residential units. They will be taxable. There will be a community center.
That will taxable. There will be a health center, fitness center, swimming
pool, and so forth. That will be taxable. There will be an assisted living
building. That will be taxable. There will be a skilled nursing facility,
possibly 28 beds. That will be taxable. ''The only way that could be not
taxable is if it were a nursing facility for Medicaid, and indigent people,
which it is not going to be. So, that will be taxable, that's for sure. :The
remaining land will be taxable. So, with the possible exception of
Brecknock Hall, if it's going to be used for a Town center, the whole
thing will be taxable. Let me read you from a statement,. which Peconic
Landing has issued, and it's public information. Under New York State.
Tax Code we can state categorically that there is no provision under which
Peconic Landing could now, or in the future be .eligible for exemption for
real property tax. Period. Two other such facilities exist in New York
State like this. There is one in Goshen. There is one in Ithica. Both
are fully taxed. So, that the idea if there was . a $3,000,000 :difference
between this and some other hypothetical project, fine, there isn't.. Now,
the Board of Directors of Peconic Landing are all concerned citizens just as
Mr. Herbert seems to be. We are all from Eastern Long Island, a number
from Southold Town. None of us has any financial stake, or anything to
profit from the Peconic Landing. Peconic- Landing is not for profit
organization, and we are in it. People like Jim Rich, and Jerry Callas,
and so forth, have devoted their lives to this town. We are not in it for
profit. We are in it, because we think it's a wonderful project for Southold -
Town, and for the senior residents. We see significant benefits to the town
from Peconic Landing in addition to the tax revenues, and by the way, for
Mr. Dinizio's benefit, and our own, unless this 62 year old lady, who had
a baby becomes the norm there will probably be no children added to the
school district. So, the taxes will be there, but there will not be the
services. In addition to the tax revenues it will generate a place for East
End seniors to retire to, and be near their families, and such a place does
not exist now. Now people who are retiring from the East End have to go to
Massachusetts, or Florida, or the Carolinas, or whatever. During the
construction there will be approximately 300 construction jobs, and
opportunities for local contractors, and when this is developed there will
be, we estimate 150 to 200 full-time all season jobs at various skill
levels, and I think next to the North Fork Bank, and Eastern Long Island.
Hospital it will be the largest employer. I think that is very valuable.
The annual payroll is estimated three and a half million dollars. There is
an annual budget, expenditure of about seven million dollars. Most of that
money, or much of that money will be spent in Southold Town. The
residents and their guests will bring trade and business to the local
merchants, and service providers, and those of us are connected, some of
us are trustees of the hospital also, believe that this will be a great help
to the hospital, because you will have 250 residents of families of people,
who will probably use hospital services. That's a big thing. We are
committed to the restoration of Brecknock Hall as a part of this, and John
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Halsey is on our Board, and
we are committed to the protection of the environment. Bear in mind again,
this is 250 units, not the 350 that we allowed on this property. Now, I
suspect, and I know, that there are people that are genuinely concerned
citizens, concerned about taxes. We all know about the Mitchell property
going off the tax rolls, and the. San Simeon thing. We are concerned, too.
This is not going to come off the tax rolls now, and it is not going to come
off in the future, and thee. materials that will be negotiated, and so forth,
I think will satisfy . the Town Board as to that. I don't know if Mr.
Herbert is concerned about the well being of Southold Town. I hope he is.
If he is we would welcome his support, and the support of anybody else for
Peconic Landing. We do know that Mr. Ciachanowicz has been talking to
people, and raising these issues, that everything is coming off the tax
roll, and so forth. I don't know if Mr. Herbert and Mr. Ciachanowicz
are associated or not. . I hope Mr. , Herbert isn't concerned about Mr.
Ciachanowicz's opportunity to make a profit from the development of.
townhouses, because that is not our concern. Peconic Landing is opening
an information and marketing center within the next week or so at Feather
Hill. Any questions from anybody we would be glad to answer, and I know
Jim Rich and Jerry Callas, and I, and John Dussling, and others would
be glad to answer questions that anybody has. We think that this is a
wonderful project for the Town of Southold and it's senior citizens, and we
are sorry that all of this misinformation has come out. We hope this clears
some of it up. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Mr. May. Is there anyone else that
would like to address the Board on this same subject?
ARTHUR HERBERT: I appreciate the constructive criticism, however, at
least we are getting close to the facts, we are getting close to what the
tax position would be. I. think that must be , finalized for the people to
make a decision. We don't have it yet. Now, you did ask, am I a
concerned citizen? I lived on Long Island all of my life. I came here from
Garden City twenty-one years ago. My wife recently passed away. I had
open heart surgery. I had knees replaced. I had a hip replaced, and now
I am rejuvenated, and 1 want to get active. I love this town, because the
reason we settled here, I live in Cutchogue in Fairway Farms between two
golf courses, 1 love it. We took a trip to Canada, saw Quebec, came down,
I said to my wife as we came across the ferry, and we are driving through
Southold, I said, you know, hon, this is the most beautiful town we have
seen in more than a thousand mile trip, and I could commute from here. My
office was at 401 Broad Hollow Road, Route 110. Cutchogue is an hour and
ten minutes. From Garden City to the office twenty minutes. I made that
sacrifice because of the beauty of your community, and what I want to
preserve. So, I hope we have an understanding. There is one other
understanding. I do not have one penny of involvement in anything
concerning this. I am going to get involved more. So, I hope we can
become friends. I have .great respect for the Board, and the work that
you do. I would like, just as you, that every one of these questions that
have not. been answered properly, get answered properly. Let's see it in
writing, and let's see it's final position, what's the cost? Thank you very
much..
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, sir. An hour and ten minutes to
Huntington? That's pretty fast driving.
ARTHUR HERBERTS: I got very friendly with the police.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I knew there had to an explanation. Is there
anyone else who would like to address the Board?. It's going on ten
o'clock. We are very happy to stay here as long as you would like to. We
started at eight this morning with interviews, and we have been going all
day. Yes, Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Frank Carlin. I
won't take much of your time up. It's getting late. I don't want to see too
many sad faces up there on the Board. Just a couple of things. You are
looking into about the sidewalk?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Y.es, . I am.
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FRANK CARLIN: I'll have ' to get a hold of Ray Jacobs, and talk to him
about the sidewalks. Another problem that I mentioned about three times to
Board, and nothing was done about it. There is a simple sign that 'we
have in Laurel, that says, Southold Town. What it does, is throw the
truck drivers off, and they stop in front of my house a lot of time,
because they can't make the bridge. They don't know about making the
bridge, and I always go there, and if they are 13'61', go ahead . you can
make it, it's over .14 and a half feet. I do that quite often. I should be
sending the State a bill for my services, but I'm not'. So, they say to me,
am I in Southold Village? I say, no, you are not in Southold Village. You
are in Laurel. You are in Southold Town, and that is what throws them. , If
there could be. some other sign, either after Southold Town, that says,
Laurel or Southold Town approximately eight miles ahead.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: What does the sign say now, Frank?
FRANK 'CARLIN: Southold Town. So, they think they 'are in the Village.
They come and ask me, where is the Southold Fishing Station? Where's the
winery in Peconic, so I noticed coining down this evening there is a sign in
Peconic identifying Peconic. Couldn't there be another sign in each one
these other villages, like say, Mattituck?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: There is. There is one in Laurel. There is one
in Cutchogue.
FRANK CARLIN: Evidently they don't get that far. They get puzzled.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: You know what confuses people, too, you will say
take the turn by the blinker light, and you got one in Mattituck, -and
you've got one here. We have people ending up down here, that:, are
looking for something else.
FRANK CARLIN: It's dangerous, because you are talking about eighteen
wheelers, that drive up there, and they get confused, and this has been
going on.. now for two years. Isn't there something that can indicate to
them that this is Southold Town, but not the village? It . could say,
Southold Town, but Southold village eight miles ahead, or something like
that.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: What we need is a sign that 'says, Town of
Southold, hamlets, and then list the hamlets.
FRANK. CARLIN: That sounds good. Not bad.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN.: I have the money in my budget .for a sign, but
let's look at the sign that is there, and see if it can be repainted, or.
whatever. Let us think about it a little bit, and see what we can work out.
FRANK CARLIN: For two years already, and nothing has been done. This
is the third time.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It comes in threes. Three is lucky, Frank. Let
us look at it. I'll talk to Jake about it.
FRANK CARLIN: One more thing, and we can all go home. Joe Townsend,
it's not bad, Joe. Relax. I didn't realize that I was always yelling at you
at Town Board. I'm sorry about that. I will make sure in the future I will
be more diplomatic. Okay, Joe?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I will respond in kind, Frank.
FRANK CARLIN: Good night, Joe. I'll see you some time in the future. I
don't know when. I'll only be back if something comes up that I feel is
important.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I'm going to call it a night. I usually call for
Board reports at this point, but we are going to forego those, because as I
said, the Board started eight o'clock this morning, and at the next one we
will have reports that are twice as long. May I have 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
10:00 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