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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-12/23/1997 34 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD DECEMBER 23, 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. 9:10 a.m. - Fred Anders, New York State Department of State, met with the Town Board to discuss the award of the contracts (resolutions 28 through 31) for the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point studies: Environmental , Inventory, Geophysical Investigation, Historic Shoreline Analysis, and Shoreline Monitoring. The total for the four studies is $293,476.00. The fifth study, Benefits Analysis, is currently out for proposals. 9:40 a.m. - The Board took up the following For Discussion items: Request by Scale Operator Michael Anasagasti for leave time, under The Family and Medical Leave Act, by using his accumulated sick time when his new baby is born on May 22, 1998. The Board will consult with their labor relations - consultant on this request.----A Freedom of Information Appeal from Jody Adams, with regard to access to police records, was discussed. Town Attorney Dowd reported that the, material requested by Ms. Adams is under active investigation by the Police Department, and to reveal same would jeopardize the investigation. The Town Board denied the appeal. The Board discussed the letter from Ag-Bag Compost Technology International with regard to their request for an executed purchase order, and the terms and conditions included therein. Councilwoman Hussie will contact them to discuss the points in question. The Board also had questions on the acceptability of the Ag- Bag , system by the DEC. They would like 'a letter in writing to that effect, since to date the only comments have been verbal. Town Attorney Dowd will contact Tony Cava of the DEC and request such a letter.---- 10:00 a.,m. - Executive Assistant James McMahon met with the Board to discuss the preparation of bid specifications for a new scale house at the Disposal Area, Cutchogue. The major question is whether the Suffolk County Health Department will permit the inclusion of a bathroom, and if so, how long it will take to- get a permit. The Board agreed the inclusion of a bathroom is essential.----Mr. McMahon also reviewed the on-going issue of the construction of stairs at the terminus of Rocky Point Road, East Marion. Recently bids were solicited for the third time. However, Mr. McMahon advised the Board that the grant money for the project is included with a grant for restoration work at Goldsmiths Inlet, which is a Nigh priority. He would like to hold off on the Rocky Point Road project until the Goldsmiths Inlet work is complete. A. resolution (33) was placed on the agenda to reject the bid for stairs at Rocky Point Road.--Earlier a resolution (32) was placed on the agenda to advertise for bids for the scale house. 10:35 a.m. - John Stype, President of Stype Insurance, Town Comptroller John Cushman, and Insurance Consultant William F. Mullen Jr. , met with the Town Board to discuss extending Mr. Stype's services for 1998 as the Town's insurance Broker (resolution 6) , and authorization to increase the limit of the Town's Excess Liability Coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 (resolution 7) . Mr. Stype responded to questions concerning the coverage provided in the various Town insurance policies. Mr. Mullen informed the Town Board that the Town has saved $1,200,000 .on health insurance since they became self-insured in 1986. DECEMBER 23, 1997 35 11 :05 a.m. The Town Board continued the For Discussion items: Councilman Townsend reviewed the Board of Appeals memorandum containing comments and criticisms of the' "Local Law to Revise Business Uses". He concurred with their comments, and it was determined there would be several substantial changes. The public ' hearing is to be held on this Local Law at 5:00 p.m. this date, therefore, the Board will not enact the law, but hold it for discussion at the January 6, 1998 work session.----Ina*smuch as there was only one resume received for the vacancy on the Land Preservation Committee, Supervisor Cochran as'ked that a resolution (34) be placed on the agenda to readvertise.----Thirteen resumes were received for the position of Senior Citizen Aide 11. Director of Senior Services Venetia McKeighan will be asked to schedule the interviews at the Town Hall so Town Board members may attend.----At the urging. of Councilwoman Oliva, a resolution (35) was placed on the agenda to engage the services of Park Line Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. to clean the east and west equalization tanks at the Scavenger Waste Treatment Plant. 11 :20 a.m. - The Town Board reviewed the res6olutions to be voted on at the 4:30 p,.m. Regular Meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION 11 :45 a.m. - On motion of Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was Resolved that the Town Board enter r Into Executive Session to discuss employment history with regard to engaging the services of a labor relations consultant. 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, Councilman-Elect Romanelli, Councilman-Elect Murphy. 12:10 p.m. Work Session adjourned. 36 REGULAR MEETING A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on December 23, 1997, 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 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 Absent: Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of the bills of December 23, 1997? Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the Following bills be and hereby. are ordered paid: _. General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $71,363.03; General Fund Part Town bills in the amount of $10,214.84; Community Development Fund bills in the amount of $18,534.76; Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $10,933.32; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount of $3,154.40; Capital Projects Account bills in the amount of $10,800.00; Seaview Trails Capital Fund bills in the amount of $1,420.00; Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $36,234.38; Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $66,097.27; Refuse and Garbage District bills in the amount of. $43,582.63; Southold Wastewater District bills in the amount of $1,784.10; Southold Agency 8 Trust bills in the amount of $7,638.06; Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $283.01 . Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, . Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the minutes of December 9, 1997, 'Town Board Meeting? Moved by Councilwoman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 91 1997, Town Board meeting be and hereby is approved. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This is Judy's last Board meeting, and so it's. . TOWN CLERK TERRY: It's a little emotional. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Yes, it 'is. We are going to have tears off and on through the whole thing, so you are just going to have to bear with us. Setting the date for the next Town Board meeting for January 2, 1998, for the Organizational meeting at 1 :00 P.M. Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Organizational Meeting of the Southold - Town Board will be held at 1 :00 P.M., Friday, January 2, 1998, at the' Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Setting the date of January 6, 1998 for the regular meeting at 7:30 P.M. . DECEMBER 23, 1997 37 Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the next Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board will be held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 6, 1998, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I ask Al Krupski to join me up here. Are the Trustees, I don't see them as yet, are they coming, Al? ALBERT KRUPSKI : I presume John Holzapfel is coming. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay, we'll hold this a little bit. I had invited Al to present the proclamations to the retiring Trustees. We'll wait and see. I thought the only one that wasn't coming was Marty, and he stopped in the" office the other day, and I said, I can present it to you right now, and he said, no, he would prefer if I gave it to you, and then you could give it to him. He gave me a big hug, and out the door he went. You know, he was grateful for being able to serve the town in the years, and the time that he had given, and of course, we also thank him. So, we will leave these in case your other two people come In, Al, and we would like very much for you to present those. At this time I would like to present this resolution to Ruth B. Oliva. Ruth, would you like to stand with me here? Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by the...Entire Town,Board, WHEREAS, RUTH D. OLIVA,will be leaving public service on December 31, 1997 after having given generously of her time in her faithful service to the residents of the Town of Southold as COUNCILWOMAN, since January 1, 1998 to December 31, 1991 and from January 1, 1994 :to December 31, 1997; and WHEREAS, RUTH's record of service, diligence , to duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere .thanks of those with whom and for whom she has served; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold recognizes RUTH D. OLIVA, for her insight and advice given as a COUNCILWOMAN: now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby, expresses their appreciation to RUTH D. OLIVA, for her unselfish and wholehearted cooperation and untiring efforts on behalf of the Town, and, extends their best wishes for the years ahead; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to RUTH D. OLIVA, and be entered in the permanent records of this Town . Board meeting. Dated: December 23, 1997. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Ruth, on behalf of the Town Board we would also like to present you with this. This is a scene from Orient, that is dear to everyone 1 think. Once I made a pillow with this on. I drew and embroidered it, but we would like you to except it on our behalf with thanks. It has been a great pleasure working with you. COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: It has always been a great pleasure working with you, Jean, and I wish you and the new Board...much health, and happiness, and success in the future. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you. Mr. Townsend, would you please join me? 38 DECEMBER 23, 1997 Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by the Entire Town Board, WHEREAS, JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR.will be leaving public service on December 31, 1997 after having given generously of his time in his faithful service to the residents of the Town of Southold as COUNCILMAN, since January 1, 1982 to December 31, 1985 and from January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1997, and WHEREAS, JOE's record of service,, diligence to duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere thanks of those with whom and for whom he has served; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold recognizes JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR., for his insight and advice given -as a COUNCILMAN; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of , Southold hereby expresses its appreciation to JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR., for his unselfish and wholehearted cooperation and untiring efforts on behalf of the Town, and extends their best wishes for the years ahead; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR., and be entered in the permanent records of. this Town Board meeting. Dated: December 23, 1997. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: On behalf of the Town Board this is a vista that' is dear to your heart, East Marion, Orient. I understand you are a member. It is the Orient Point Yacht Club. We know Joe sails, and enjoys the water, so, again, on behalf of the Town Board and Town, thank you, Joe. Judy, if you would join me here. Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Town Board, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to recognize the commendable service of JUDITH T. TERRY, a most esteemed and valued official, who will be retiring from public service on December 31, 1997, after having given very generously of her time and talents in her unfailing service to the residents of the Town of Southold for the last 35 YEARS; and WHEREAS,JUDITH T. TERRY commenced her service to the Town 35 YEARS ago in a variety of positions starting as Senior Stenographer to the Board of Appeals, Planning Board and Building Department transferred to the Assessors Office, and was appointed Stenographer to ,the Town Clerk on April 16, 1971 and as Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy .Registrar on January 4, 1972. On June 1, 1975, JUDITH T. TERRY was appointed TOWN CLERK and REGISTRAR, and WHEREAS, JUDY's record of excellent service, diligence to duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere thanks of those with whom and for whom she has served for so many years; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold will miss JUDY's wise counsel and judgement as she performed her daily tasks, and acknowledges her invaluable insight and advice which she dispensed as TOWN CLERK, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby- expresses their heartfelt appreciation and congratulations . to JUDITH T. TERRY, as she ' retires as TOWN CLERK and extends to her and her. family their sincere best wishes for -happiness and good health in her . retirement years. Dated: December 23, 1997. Vote-.,. of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: On behalf of the Town Board, and .all of us here, I present Judith this watercolor. We know Judy loves' her garden, and spends a great deal of time in her garden, so we thought a - scene that meant both the town and your garden would be appropriate, so we would like to present you with this Jacqueline Penny print that you can enjoy in your home. ePI3:1 Sri`^i t i i{q•i;':wr' DECEJNABER 23, 1997. 39 TOWN CLERK TERRY: Isn't that beautiful? Thank you so much. I would just like to thank everyone for all their support all these years. How closely we have all worked together. Regardless of' what political affiliation I always felt I had a good relationship with everyone, and I value that very much. I am going to miss all the people I have worked with every day, and all the people that stop in, and get their permits, and licenses, all year long. It's just been wonderful and I have had a rewarding career, and thank you all so much for your appreciation. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: A special privilege from Louisa Evans. JUSTICE EVANS: Fishers Island wanted to thank Judy, and Ruth, and Joe, so I brought you each a Boroleum, and also in the Conference Room off the Supervisor's Office there is a dozen Fishers Island oysters for each of you. TOWN CLERK TERRY: Thank you, Pat. That was a wonderful proclamation. I . REPORTS. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Listed on your agenda are special reports, public notices, communications, and so forth, but if there are any reports they are sent to the Town Board members by both departments, and committees. They are available . in the Town Clerk's Office. If anyone is interested in any of the reports they are public information, and you certainly are welcome to have a copy. 1 . Southold Town Program for the Disabled November 1997 Events. 2. Southold Town Planning Board Monthly Report for September, 1997. 3. Southold Town Planning Board Monthly Report for October, 1997. 4. . Southold Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for November, 1997. 5. Southold Town Trustees Monthly Report for November, 1997. 6. Southold Town Justice Price's Monthly Court Report for November, 1997. 7. Southold Town Animal Shelter Monthly Report for November, 1997. II . PUBLIC NOTICES. 1 . Corp of Army Engineers, New York District, application of Philip and " Cheryl Marino to install an elevated fixed pier, a ramp and a float secured to two pilings in Jockey Creek, Southold. 2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Notice of Complete Application of Harold W. Tribble- to construct a commercial marina facility consisting of a fixed dock, hinged ramp and floating docks in Long Creek, Mattituck, New York Written comments by January 9, 1998. 3. Corp of Army Engineers, New York District, application of Harold Tribble to install a pier assembly in Long Creek, Mattituck, New York. Written comments to be received by January 15, 1998. 4. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Notice of Complete Application of Irwin and Sondra Palmeri to construct a single family dwelling, deck, driveway and septic system on Budd's Pond Road, Southold. Written comments to be received by January 16, 1998. III . COMMUNICATIONS. 1 . Shirley Strum Kenny, President of Stony Brook State- University . of New York with greetings. 2. Paul F. Rickenbach, Jr., President of Suffolk County Village Officials Association extending holiday greetings. IV. PUBLIC- HEARINGS. 1 . 5:00 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law to Revise Business Uses". 2. 5:02 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation Handicapped Parking". 40 DECEMiBER 23, 1997 V. RESOLUTIONS. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The Town Board has a policy that in relation to the resolutions, that if you would like to address the Town Board on any of the printed resolutions on your agenda, please, feel free at this time before we start passing on the resolutions. If you would like. to address the Town Board on any other topic relating to Town Board business you will have time at the end of the meeting to address the Board. Is there anyone that would like to address the Board in relation to any of the Town Board resolutions, this is the time, and we would be very happy to hear from you. Is there anyone that would like to address the Board in relation to any of the resolutions? (No response.) If not, we will begin the resolutions. I .-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Valerie M. Scopaz as a Principal Planner, from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service Certification of Eligibles, effective immediately, at a salary of $50,037.62 per annum. 1 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 2.-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 an agreement with Donnaree Rodriguez for Internet Computer Course during the Winter 1998 Recreation Programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 2.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 3.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes HHS Administrators to . pay the medical bill of Randall Wells, which bill was submitter by the provider morb than 90 days after service was rendered. 3.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman- Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 4.-Moved by Justice Evans, 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 the 1998 Program Application for the Southold Town Youth Service Program, in the amount of $10,060.00. 4.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 5.-Moved by Councilwoman Olvia, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes HHS Administrators to pay the medical bills of Victor Lessard, which bills were submitted by the provider more than 90 days after service was rendered. 5.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 6.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that' the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby extends the services of Val Stype & Sons, Inc., as the Town's Insurance Broker for the period 'of January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998. 6.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, - Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. DECEMBER 23, 1997 41 7.-Moved by Councilian Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that . the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes an increase in the limit of the Town's Excess Liability, coverage from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, effective January 1, 1998, at a total additional cost of $5,500. COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I would like to make a comment on that. The Town's total insurance costs has -actually been reduced by some, I think, $25,000, and even with this increase in our total liability limit the way liability settlements have been going, and the Increased exposure of the Town, we feel it is necessary to increased our excess coverage, and right now the premiums are right to do that. 7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 8.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Connie D. Sims as a Clerk Typist in the Building Department, from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service Certificate of Eligibles List, effective January 2, 1998, at a salary of $22,658.42 per annum. 8.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend; Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 9.- Moved by Justice Evans, 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 partially cover overexpended. line items in .the Police Personal Services budget: A.3120.1.100.200 Police, P. S., Full Time Employees Overtime Earnings S 26,800.00 A.3120.1.100.300 Police, P. S., Full Time Employees Vacation Earnings 65,200.00 A.3120.1.100.400 Police, P. S., Full Time Employees Sick Earnings 183,000.00 A.3120.1.100.500' Police, P. S., Full Time Employees Holidav Earnings 32,600.00 A.3120.1.300.200 Police, P. S., Seasonalfremporary Employees Overtime Earnings 405.00 •roar A.3120.1.100.100 Police, P. S., Full Time Employees Regular Earnings S 19,000.00 A.3120.1.200.100 Police, P. S., Part Time Employees Regular Enrnings 10,000.0() A.3120.1.300.100 Police, P. S., Se.nsonal/Ternp Employees Regular Earnings 30,005.00 A.3120.1.600.500 Police, P. S., Miscellaneous Retirement Reserve 250,000.00 9.= Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice . Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 42 DECEiv1BER 23, 1997 10.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board''of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of East Coast Mines & Materials Corp., in the amount of $5.96 per yard, for supplying the Southold Town Highway Department with Screened Sand for Ice Control and Highway Maintenance, all in accordance with the bid specifications; and be it. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby waives the $100.00 bid check requirement for this bidder. 10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, 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 authorizes and directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an agreement between the Town and Maureen Clancy for a teen writing course, at a fee of $20.00 per hour, during the 1998 Winter Recreation Programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 11 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, _Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 12.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the following modification to the 1997 General Fund Whole Town Recreation Department budget: From: A7180.1 .300.100 (Beaches/Personal Services) $ 3;556.31 To: A7020.1 .100.100 (Full Time Employees) $ 3,556.31 12.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 13.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Whole Town 1997 budget to cover overexpended line items: To: A.1410.1 .100.100 Town Clerk, P.S., Full Time Employees Regular Earnings $ 2,600.00 From: A.1670.4.100.100 Central Copying & Mailing, C.E. , Supplies E Materials Copy Machine Paper $ 2,600.00 13.Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 14.-Moved by Justice Evans, 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 cover overexpended line Items in the Justice Court budget: A.1110.1.100.100 Justices, P. S., Full Time Employees Regular Earnings $ 4,800.00 A.1110.4.100.100 Justices, C. E., Supplies & Materials Office Supplies &Stationary 125.00 A.1110.4.500.200 Justices, C. E., Fee for Services, Non-employees Court Reporters 1,000.00 A.1110.4.600.300 Justices, C. E., Miscellaneous Travel Reimbursement— F.I. Justice 500.00 DECEMBER 23, 1997 43 r m• A.I 110.1.200.100 Justices, P. S., Part Time Employees $ 3,800.00 Regular Earnings A.I 110.4.100.130 Justices, C. E., Supplies & Materials Preprinted Forms 800.00 A.I 110.4.100.200 Justices, C. E., Supplies & Materials Law Books 1,525.00 . A.1110.4.200.100 Justices, C. E., Utilities Telephone-DMV &Crimenet 300.00 14--Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 15.'-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Whole Town 1997 budget to cover overexpended line items: A.1490.1.100.100 Public Works Administration, P. S., Full Time Employees Regular Earnings $ 230.00 A.3310.4.100.400 Traffic Control, C.E., Supplies&Materials Small Tools &Implements 240.00 A.5010.1.100.200 Superintendent of Highways, P.S., Full Time Employees Overtime Earnings 300.00 A.5650.4.100.905 Off Street Parking, C. E., Supplies &Materials :asphalt 10.00 A.7110.4.100.500 Park & Beach Facilities, C.E. Supplies &Materials Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies .1,800.00 A.7110.4.100.650 .Park & Beach Facilities, C.E. Supplies & Materials Vehicle Maintenance &Repairs 3,500.00 A.7110.4.200.200 Park & Beach Facilities, C. E., Utilities Light & Power 100.00 A.7110.4.400.700 Park & Beach Facilities, C. E., Contracted Services Equipment Rental 60.00 �•rom: A.1620.4.100.100 Buildings &Grounds, C.E., Supplies &Materials Miscellaneous Supplies 1,240.00 A.3310.4.400.600 Traffic Control, C.E., Contracted Services Signal MaintenanceJRepairs 2,000.00 A.5650.4.100.100 Off Street Parking, C. E., Supplies &Materials Miscellaneous Supplies 1,000.00 A.7110.4.100.100 Park& Beach Facilities, C.E. Supplies &Materials Miscellaneous Supplies 2,000.00 44, DECEMBER 23, 1997 COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: Just to clarify this for the audience, we do this at the end of the year, and- the beginning of the next year, just so we can balance the books. 15.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,. Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 16.-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 an agreement between Peconic Hospitality Services and the Town of Southold for coin operated pay telephone services on various Town locations, said agreement subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 16.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Supervisor Cochran. Abstain: Councilman Townsend. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 17.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, WHEREAS, the Town Clerk has not received the Continuance Certificate for the $300,000 performance bond for major subdivision of Richmond, Shores at Peconic, which bond expires on December 31, 1997; now, therefore; be it RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Attorney to draw upon the $300,000 First Indemnity of America Insurance Company Performance Bond if the continuance Certificate is not received by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 29, 1997. 17.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 18.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold Hereby modifies the Highway Department General Fund Whole Town 1997 budget as follows: From: DA5120.1 . 100. 100 Bridges $ 200.00 To: DA5120.4.100.100 Bridges $ 200.00 From: DA5130.2.300.200 Machinery $ 8,409.00 To: DA5142.2.400.200 Snow/ice $ 8,499.00 18.-Vote of the Town Board_: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 19.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Part Town 1997 budget to provide funds for the Planning Board Chairman's annual stipend- From: B.1990.4.100.100 Contingencies $ 2,000.00 To: B..8020.1 .200.100 Part-time Employees Regular Earnings $ 2,000.00 19.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. ;7 4 5 DECEMBER ^3; 1997 20.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Ceneral Fund Whole Town 1997 budget to cover overexpended line Items in the Engineer's budget: Tv• A.1440.1.100.100 Engineer, P. S., Full Time Employees Regular Earnings $ 335.00 A.1440.4.200.500 Engineer, C. E., Utilities Pager Service 65.00 From: A.1440.4.100.100 Engineer, C. E., Supplies & Materials Office Supplies &Stationary 100.00 A.1440.4.100.200 Engineer, C. E., Supplies &Materials Gas &Oil 200..00 A.1440.4.100.500 Engineer, C. E., Supplies & Materials Motor Vehicle Parts &Supplies 100.00 20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 21 .-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town., of Southold hereby modifies the Highway Fund Part Town 1997 budget to cover overexpended line' Items in the Highway Department budget: T DB.5110.1.100.100 General Repairs.P.S., Full-Time Employees Regular Earnings S 65,000.00 DB.5110.1.100.200 General Repairs,P.S., Full-Time Employees Overtime Earnings 1.500.00 DB.9030.8.000.000 Social Security Employee Benefits 7.700,00 DB.9055.8.000.000 CSEA Benefit Fund Employee Benefits 1.000.00 From: DB.5110.4.100.200 General Repairs. C.E., Supplies&Materials Fuel&Lubricants 2,200.00 DB.9010.8.000.000 NI YS Retirement Employee Benefits 43,000.00 DB.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation Insurance Employee Benefits 13,000.00 DB.9901.9.000.000 Transfers to Other Funds Transfers to Health Plan 17,000.00 21 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 46 DECEMBER 23, 1997 22.-Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an agreement with Hawkins, Delafield E Wood for Bond Counsel services at a fee not to exceed $22,500 (plus expenses) in connection with the $5,800,000 Solid Waste Management District financing, all subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 22.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 23.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an agreement with Munistat Services, Inc. for fiscal services at a fee of $7,500 (plus expenses), in connection with the $5,800,000 Solid Waste Management District financing, all subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 23.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 24.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilwoman Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Whole Town 1997 budget to cover overdrawn line item in the Town Attorney's budget: From: A.1420.4.500.100 Legal Counsel $ 2,517.56 To: A.1420.1 .100.100 Full-time employees $ 2,517.56 24.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 25.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund. Part Town 1997 budget to cover overdrawn line items in the Town- Attorney's budget: From: B.1990.4.100.100 Contingency $ 13,000.00 To: 6.1420.4.500.200 Part-time legal counsel $ 13,000.00 25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 26.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry District to accept the bid and enter into a contract with Z&S Contracting, Inc., for the rehabilitation of Building No. 240 (Brick Cape Single family dwelling - located on Whistler Avenue, Fishers Island, N.Y.), at a bid price of $20,329.00, all in accordance with the bid specifications. 26.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 27.- 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 cover overexpended line items included in the Town Board's 1997 budget: To: A.1010.4.500.200 Town Board, C.E. Fees for services, Non-Employees Labor Relations $ 1,600.00 From: A.1010.4.400.125 Town Board, C.E. Supplies & Materials Code Updates 6 Law Books' $ 1,600.00 27.- Vote of the . Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. DECEMBER 1!3, 1997 47 28.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman. Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal and authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a contract With Ocean and Coastal Consultants, Inc., Trumbull, Connecticut, for the Environmental Inventory of .the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Study, at a cost of $36,305.00, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: The next one we are awarding the request for proposals for the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Study, and the committee recommended this last night, and I am delighted that finally we are going to have some base line studies in order to make a good qualified judgement of just what should be done down there, so I am delighted that we are doing it. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you for your work there, Ruth. COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: My pleasure. 28.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva; Councilman Townsend, 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 accepts the proposal and authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a contract with Alpine Ocean Seismic Survey, Inc., Norwood, New Jersey, for the Geophysical Investigation of the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Study, at a cost of $112,000.00, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, 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 and authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a . contract with Woods Hole Group/Aubrey Consulting, Calamet, Massachusetts, for the Historic Shoreline Analysis of the Duck Pond Point to Horton Point Study, at a cost of $47,821 .00, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 30.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 31 .-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of ' Southold hereby accepts the proposal and authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a contract with Offshore E Coastal Technologies, Inc., Avondale, Pennsylvania, for the, Shoreline Monitoring of the Duck. Pond Point to Horton Point Study, at a cost of $97,350.00, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 31 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 32.-Moved by Councilman Moore, 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 bids for the construction of a new Scale House at the Southold Town Disposal .Area, Cutchogue, N.Y. 32.-Vote of the 'Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 48 DFrEMBF_P. 23, 1997 33.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rejects all bids for the construction of stairs and landings at the end of Rocky Point Road, East Marion, N.Y. 33.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 34.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold Hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to readvertise for resumes for a members of the Land Preservation Committee, to replace former James H. Rich, Jr. 34.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 35.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal of Park Line Asphalt Maintenance, Inc., In the amount of $4,800.00, for cleaning of the east and west equalization tanks of the Southold Scavenger Waste Treatment Plant, Greenport,. N.Y., all in accordance with their proposal dated October 2, 1997. 35.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Counc Iman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is the end at this point of our. resolutions. At this time we will recess, and I would like a motion to recess for the hearing, "Local Law to Revise Business Uses". Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, 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, Counc linan Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. Meeting reconvened at 5:38 P.M. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: On the first law on Revise Business Uses, we had some correspondence from the Z:BA with some concerns, and some concerns ,have been expressed here today, so we will hold passing on this law, and try to clarify some of the paints that have been- made, and then we will bring it back. At this time I would like to present the resolution on the "Local Law in Relation 'to Handicapped Parking", number 36. 36.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold; on the 9th day of December, 1997, a Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in Relation to Handicapped Parking"; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 23rd day of December, 1997, at which time all interested person were given an opportunity to be -heard; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board herelay enacts Local Law: No. 29 - 1997, which reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 29 - 1997 A Local Law In Relation to Handicapped Parking BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows: .I. Chapter 92 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended by adding the following section: 1. Section 92A8 (Handicapped parking) is hereby added: DECE^/iBER 23, 1 997 , 49 No person shall park or stand a motor vehicle in any p ljk�nq space designated for the barking of motor vehicles by individuals with handicapped license plates or permits as set forth below, unless said vehicle displays such valid handicapped license plate, or a valid handicapped parking permit displayed in the manner and location designated by law or regulation, in any location listed below: Name of Street Side Location Sound Avenue South From the Presbyterian Church driveway entrance easterly for a distance of 95 feet. II. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State. 36.Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Town Board, WHEREAS, MARTIN H. CARRELL, will be leaving public service on December 31, 1991 after having given generously of his time 'in his faithful service to the residents of the Town of Southold as TRUSTEE, since January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1997, and WHEREAS, MARTY's record of service, diligence to duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere thanks of those with whom and for whom he has served, and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold recognizes MARTIN H. CARRELL, for his insight and advice given as a TRUSTEE; now, therefore, be It RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby - expresses their appreciation to MARTIN 11. CARRELL, for Ills unselfish and wholehearted cooperation and untiring efforts on behalf of the Town, and extends their best wishes for the years ahead, and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution - be presented to MARTIN H. CARRELL, and be entered in the permanent ..records of this Town Board meeting. DATED: December 23, 1997. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Town Board, WHEREAS, PETER WENCZEL, will be leaving ' public service on December 31, 1997 after having given 'generously of his time in his faithful service to the residents of the Town of Southold as TRUSTEE, since January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1997, and WHEREAS, PETER's record of service, diligence to - duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere thanks of those with whom and for whom he has served, and- WHEREAS, the Town of Southold recognizes PETER WENCZEL for his Insight and advice given as a TRUSTEE; now, therefore be it RESOLVED that tiie Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby expresses their appreciation to PETER WENCZEL for his unselfish acid wholehearted cooperation and untiring efforts on behalf of the Town, and extends their best wishes for the years ahead, and be It further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to PETER WENCZEL, and be entered in tiie permanent records of tills Town Board meeting. DATED: December 23, 1997. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. 50 DEC:EIM.BER 23, 1997 Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Town Board, WHEREAS, JOHN HOLZAPFEL, will be leaving public service on December 31, 1997 after having given generously of his time in his faithful service to the residents of the Town of Southold as TRUSTEE since January 1, 1994 to December 31, 1997, and as a member of the Conservation Advisory Committee from August 18, 1985 to December 31, 1993, serving as its Chairman from July 14, 1987 to December 31, 1993; and WHEREAS, JOHN's record of service, diligence to duty and dedication to the Town of Southold deserves the sincere thanks of those with whom and for whom he has served; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold recognizes JOHN HOLZAPFEL, for his insight and advice given as a TRUSTEES; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby expresses their appreciation to JOHN HOLZAPFEL, for his unselfish and wholehearted cooperation and untiring efforts on behalf of the Town, and extends their best wishes for the years ahead; and be it further RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to JOHN HOLZAPFEL, and be entered in the permanent records of this Town Board meeting. DATED: December 23, 1997. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva, Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: At the end of our planned agenda it is an opportunity for anyone in the audience, that is attending today who would like -to address the Town Board. Please, feel free at this time. Mr. Carlin, may I take Mr. Gold first? JOSEPH GOLD: Joe Gold, Cutchogue. I would just like to say a few words to the departing members of the Board, and to the departing Town Clerk. Judy, 1 have had a lot of dealings in your office, and every one has been characterized by the professionalism and courtesy, and that comes from the top down. I know you have got wonderful people in your office, but they didn't get that way by happenstance. You have done a smacko job, and the Town is going to miss you. Good luck and God speed. TOWN CLERK TERRY: Thank you. JOSEPH GOLD: Now, Ruth and Joe, I believe Ruth and Joe are two unique people on this or any other Town Board. I don't believe anyone has worked harder, dug deeper into issues, or cherished what this town means to all of us, as Ruth and Joe. Nobody works harder than Ruth. We all know that. have worked with Ruth on the Land Preservation Committee, on the Shellfish Advisory Committee, and her knowledge of Town affairs, particularly in the environmental areas, is just unparalleled. Joe is a deep digger. Joe has probably . more knowledge in his head right now, more complex issues of this town than anyone before or after his tenure. I just want to salute both of you for the energy, the integrity, and the dedication that you brought to this job. We , are going to miss you. Look forward to working with you in the future. FRANK CARLIN: Good evening, ladies and gentleman of the Board. I . wasn't going to make this meeting tonight, but I thought about something. It was very important, and necessary that I am here. Before I start I would like to apologize to Joe Townsend. I made a mistake on those street lights. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I did relay your phone call. FRANK CARLIN: I appreciate that, but I want to do it face to face. I appreciate what you did. I want to apologize. I made a mistake on the street lights about $9.00 to $10.00 a month. It comes to between $100.00 and $120.00 a month. My mistake, and I apologize. I have no issues tonight. You notice I have no black book. When I have no black book that means no issues. I have plenty for next year. I have something tonight to me is very important. I have lived in .the town for over 44 years. Madam Supervisor, Judith Terry, I know you. I remember when our Town Hall was in Greenport. Can you imagine now today if the Town Hall was in Greenport? I, also, remember, you remember, too, that our Zoning DFCEWIER 23., 1997 �. 1 Ordinance Code was made up by six sheets back in 1966, and it was sold for $.25. Today it sells for around $50.00. It goes to show you how much the Town did on zoning. Enough of Southold history, now, let's get to why I am here. It's a lot of work being the Town Clerk. There is a lot of things to be done, permits, licenses, public notices in the newspaper, Town Board agendas, and I could go on. There's not a Supervisor that sat on that Board in the past or present, who will ever say that Judith' Terry never went out of her way to get a job done for them. I know, because I made many of the Board meetings, and * I have been here long enough to know. Many a Saturday she was here. I don't have to be in Town Hall to know this. Many Saturday she was in here to get some work done, and four o'clock never, meant anything to her. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It still doesn't. FRANK CARLIN: It is just a number. I know I am going to miss her. know a lot of people in town are going to miss her. But, it is like President Kennedy once said. It's not what your country can do for you, it's what you can do for your country, and that is exactly how Judith used to operate. It's not what the Town can do for her, but what she can do for her town. Believe me. If I was a president of a big company, which I never will be, I would want her as my top secretary, because I know that work would get done in a professional way. Whatever money she made, she earned, believe me. Like Smith Barney said, stock broker, you earn money you earn it the hard way. Well, it's going to be kind of funny not seeing Judy here no more, to me anyway, to me anyway. But, everyone -wants to retire, and I know I would like to wish, and I know other people in town, I feel safe in saying, that people in town feel the same way. I would like to wish you happiness. Enjoy your retirement, and good health. It was a. pleasure for me to associate with you because you were never too busy to help people out. Any questions you were always there to help them. I think this town is going to miss you a lot. Thank you very much. TOWN CLERK TERRY: Thank you so much, Frank. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you,Frank. FRANK CARLIN: One more thing. I would like to wish Madame Supervisor, once again, and all the Town Board members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Would anyone else like to address the Town Board? TOM WICKHAM: Tom Wickham of Cutchogue. That is a hard act to follow, but I will have just a very brief comment. I also enjoyed very much working with Judy, and it was professional relationship, and one I think we'll see that professionalism projected in that office in the future. That is how she treated the office. I used to think, but I didn't often say that she and I were the last people to leave the building around six o'clock, when I would leave when I was Supervisor. I didn't say it, because I didn't want to start rumors. It was true that we were usually the last people here. The Board will be losing the services of Ruth and Joe, as others have mentioned, and I would just like to reflect very briefly on the qualities that they brought to the Board in the four years that I have known them, and the four years that have been on the Board. In the case of Ruth I don't think. .we have seen some of the resolutions today, as things that she has picked up. on. They are not the fanciest issues. They are not the ones that are the most exciting, but they have to be done. She has always been there to do it. She has made basically a full time job of being a Town Board member, and I don't think there is any other Board member who has done that in the years that I have been here, provided insight, work, and not in a partisan environment, just trying to solve problems on the basis of the future of the town. Joe Townsendhas brought to the Board, and I am sure has brought to almost everything he has done, unfailingly good nature; no partisan. I have never seen Joe really get upset, or angry with people, and I have never seen people get angry with him. Joe brings a positive creative impulse to Town government, to public office, that is very rarely seen among. public officials. I think both of them have established a model that will be of value to ingoing Board members. It was certainly of value to me, and I think it Will. be of 52 DECEMIBER 23, 1997 particular value to the Town. I think the Town was very fortunate to have them, and I just hope that others can learn from what they contributed, and provide the kind of benefits to the Town. Thanks for being on board. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you. Is there anyone else that would like to address the Town Board? (No response.) f will call for any comments from Board members starting with Joe Townsend. Anything you would report, or anything you would like to share with us, Joe? COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: We had the usual thing. Business goes on in Town Hall. You have interviews, and hearings, and things. I would actually like to take this time to, not say much, but make one point, not to end in a moment of acrimony, or partisanship, but I was prepared to vote, and I think Ruth was on these Business Uses. We felt that the defects that were identified by the Z.B.A. were such that they could be corrected without materially changing the law. However, it was apparent it wasn't going to happen we let it go on. I hope the Board that follows me will follow up. If they do see some minor improvements, well, great, but I hope it gets done, because it is a very important thing. It's been going on for a long time. In general it's a very positive thing for the town, so I really hope that the Board that follows will do it. Having said that, that is the last sort of political thing I will say. I would like to thank the Town for this tremendous opportunity. I can't think of any other profession where you get a chance to learn so much about so many different things. It's like going to graduate school, and I have found it fascinating: You know there are times where it's exasperating. You get called names, and so forth, but that is part ' of the job. It's a great privilege, and I am sure that the people that have been elected realize that, and people that serve on this Board realize that. It sounds corny, but it is . also an awesome responsibility. There is tremendous pressure on the town these days, and it's going to get worse. The economy seems to be boiling, and there is going to be more growth. We have the issues of the ferry traffic, which may well grow and transcend the site plan issue that we are dealing with now. The issue is much greater than that, because no matter what they do with the site if this remains the only ferry on the east end of Long Island they will find a way to bring more and more people over, and it is going to have an -impact on our life. 1 am hoping the Board thinks about that in a creative way, and gets the State, and County, and other towns involved. It's very important, and I know they feel that way. There's the farmland issues. We have greenhouses that are going up ,all over, which are going to change the nature of farming, and the nature of the landscape. These are issues that we have to address. There is the growth issue. There should really should be changes where some of the zones are located. I hope to keep tabs on what is going on, and to help if the need arises. I want to thank the Board, both the Board that I started out with, and the Board that I ended 'up with, for providing a cordial and a convivial place to work. It was not unpleasant. The campaign brings out negative things, but in general it has been an enjoyable. process, and I think everyone will agree that there was no real acrimony, and I appreciate the civility in which everyone was treated. I wanted to say one thing before I go about Judy and Ruth. I have been aware of local politics for a long time. I have been involved for a long time. They .have been two fixtures, and probably, as everyone said, the hardest working, the most dedicated. For them it has never been a job. It's been a life, and I want to offer them my congratulations on moving to the next phase. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Ruth? COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: We had an Anti-Bias meeting last Thursday morning, all morning, and we had some very exciting things, I think, coming up in the next year with the Anti-Bias Task Force, and we are looking forward to a Bias Free Year, which the Supervisor will .elaborate on. in her Inauguration and the first Board meeting. We also had a meeting of the Goldsmith Inlet Working Group last night, and I was so pleased that the committee all came to the conclusion that it is time to get off the stick, and approve these requests for proposals, so we finally will have a data base, that will be good for everybody concerned, not just the east side or the west side, for Trustees and for everybody in the town, so I am delighted that process has been started, and . I do want to thank the public for the privilege of serving in this position. I have loved every minute of it, and as Joe said, it's never boring. You are always learning something DECEM13ER .23, 1997 53 new, and that is what A have enjoyed about it, because it is never. dull, and there is so many new ideas and there is so many new opportunities to help the people, and do something better than what we have done before. I think we have done it in some instances, and I hope we will progress on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, because it is one of the most important pieces, really comprehensive plan in this town. I am looking forward, if I can, to help with It, and encourage everybody to do it. It has been a pleasure to work on this Board, as with Tom's Board for the past four years. They. have been good Boards. They have been civil Boards. It has been just a nice working relationship, and so much better than some of the other Boards I have seen in the past, and it really has been a pleasure. Judy, .my dear Judy, I just don't know how anyone is going to get along without you, without your encyclopedic memory of just what to do, because all the rest of us go blissfully along, and Judy will say, oh, wait a minute. I don't think you can do that. You have to do such and such, and she has been the backbone of this town for so many years, and the town is going to experience a tremendous loss, and I love you, Judy, and it has just been great. Again, thank you everybody and for all the support that I have received over the years. It has been a pleasure working with my friend, Joe, here. I worked with him before on the Board at a different level, but it has been great, and just thank you all so much, and a very Happy New York, and a prosperous New Year, and to the new Board coming in. Brian, my best wishes to you and John, and much success and luck, and have fun. Thank you. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Ruth. Councilman Moore? COUNCILMAN MOORE: 1 will be very brief. The important comments were made by the two of you as you leave the Board, and I thank you for. working with you. As you said it was a professional and cordial relationship. Disagreements, you could hardly tell we were disagreeing at times. As we disagreed it was very easygoing, and a pleasure to work with both of you, so thank you for that opportunity. We had an opportunity last week, I won't get into the details of it, but a lot of work has been going. in Town Hall in the last couple of weeks, it seems as things are getting . wrapped up. The Supervisor; and myself, and the Town Attorney, had an occasion to meet last week with Senator LaValle, and Assemblywoman Acampora on the environmental cleanup issue that is of grave concern to the Town. It was a. very productive meeting. I was glad to see we could reach out to State representatives, and I think we will have some solutions to that without getting the details, but that was a very productive meeting. I am glad they came out to join us for that. I am going to share with you that there is a young man sitting in the audience right by the name of Matt Falder. Matt and I are working on his Merit Badge involving citizenship, and we are meeting again next Saturday morning at my office. He is going to explain to me what all we just did tonight with regard to the budget modifications, as he -is sitting with his lap copy of the budget there. He can explain what all we just did tonight, but Matt is working on his Citizen Merit Badge and I am honored to work with him in that respect. Other than that I wish everyone Happy Holidays, and a safe Happy New Year, and will see you after the first. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Bill. Louisa? JUSTICE EVANS: As Bill and Ruth said, the ,most important thing was the people in the audience with all their accolades for Judy, Ruth, and Joe. I just want to say that I will miss them all. I have really enjoyed working with them. . I benefitted immensely from working with them, and I hope that we will see them all in the future, that they won't be strangers to Town Hall, and please; don't forget to pick up your oysters before you leave. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Judy, would you like to say anything? TOWN CLERK TERRY: I said enough, but I do want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New, Year, and a Healthy New Year, and the best of 1998. 54 DECEtvIBER 23, 1997 SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would like to say to Judy, she has been a support system. She has helped not only me, as Supervisor, but the Town Board. Not only is she a professional Town Clerk in the way she runs her office, and the business she does for the public, but she, is also a friend to each and everyone of us. Judy, you know you are going to be missed. You have at least another week so we can get real teary. TOWN CLERK TERRY: You are not going to get rid of me until the 31st. SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I do wish you luck. Joe, you will be around for another week, and Ruth. We will have some things cooking then, also. I - worked with Joe and Ruth many, many years ago. We were on the Board together. It was the Frank Murphy years. I think we became friends then, and we always worked well together, and I would like to think we are still friends, and hopefully there are some areas that we can continue to work together on, and I wish you both well. I will take a motion to adjourn. moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was RESOLVED that this 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, Supervisor Cochran. This resolution was duly ADOPTED. Judith T. Terry Southold Town Clerk