HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-08/18/1998 22 AUGUST 18, 1998
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
AUGUST 18, 1998
WORK SESSION
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie, Justice
Louisa P. Evans, John M. Romanelli, Councilman Brian G. Murphy, Town Clerk
Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
Absent: Councilman William D. Moore
Town Board Updates 9:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.
Supervisor Cochran advised that the Suffolk County Department of Economic
Development will be in at 9:15 A.M. with regard to the "Industrial & Commercial
Incentive Plan" for the Town of Southold. They have been in several times, but
this is it, the Town Board must act at this time. Councilwoman Alice Hussie
reported on the last CATV meeting at which they spoke about bringing in an
attorney who specializes in cable television franchises at their next meeting on._....
August 28th, William Coulter from California and Hong Kong. Joseph Rizzo,
Suffolk County Legislator will hold a meeting this Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. in
Riverhead with the Public Service Commission and the Federal Communications
Commission. Justice Louisa Evans reported that she has been working on the
removal of the junk cars from Fishers Island with the Air National Guard. they
are not quite sure what to do with the batteries, oil, E gas. Supervisor
Cochran said not to do anything at this point. The DEC and the National Guard
will take care of it. They just need to know the number of cars and the makes
of them.
9:15 A.M. Alice Amrhein, Commissioner and Fred Bender of the Suffolk County
Department of Economic Development, and Valerie Scopaz, Town Planner
appeared before the Board regarding the "Industrial & Commercial Incentive
Plan". Ms. Amrhein advised that they now have six towns participating, Southold
would be the seventh. A meeting of the their committee will be convened on
September 9th to pass the resolution, then it will be sent to the Suffolk County
Legislature for their approval. Ms. Scopaz explained that the plan for the Town
of Southold was drafted over a period of time. It includes some of the Master
Plan and they also took in account certain other pertinent data. She said that it
should be a living document that can be molded and updated as we go along.
She is very concerned that there are many historic properties in town in our
business districts and they are worried about the people getting permits to build
new structures instead of renovating the historic ones. Mr. Bender stated that
at the present time they are following the state plan. The town has not
designated any specific areas in this plan, but they could be added on in the
future. Ms. Amrhein explained that they only thing this does is give you a plan
and an opportunity. The Town Board itself would have to act on each
application. Supervisor Cochran said the Town would have control by the
incentives that they offer. Ms. Amrhein stated that once the Suffolk County
Legislature adopts it, her office would have no further role in it. They are
strictly the administrative agency. Supervisor Cochran and Councilman Romanelli
were prepared to move ahead on it. Councilwoman Hussie said that she could
see absolutely no advantage to the Town of Southold in it, she thought that the
$50,000.00 threshold was too high for our local businesses. She was of the
opinion that it would be just another layer of government. Supervisor Cochran
said that she sees too many empty stores in the hamlet of Southold and perhaps
this would help. She feels that Economic Development is a very subtle ongoing
process that becomes a , tool that you have and once the local businesses hear
about it, it will create a more business friendly town. Mr. Bender advised that
once it is enacted, their office will be responsible for notifying all of the
taxing jurisdictions, such as the school boards. They must then pass a
resolution for or against it. If they do nothing then they are automatically a
part of it. All Board members present were in agreement with the exception of
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Councilwoman, Hussie. This matter will be put on the September 1st agenda for a
resolution to adopt.
9:45 A.M. - Appointment - John Sepenoski re: computer upgrade budget. Mr.
Sepenoski appeared before the board to question how the board would like to
proceed with the current plan. Several departments are asking for equipment
that ' were not included in the 1998 budget. The Town Clerk is asking for
computer equipment and programs for issuance of State Licenses which could cost
from $15,000.00 to $30,000.00 depending on selection of vendors. The Board
directed Mr. Sepenoski to remain on course for 1998. New requests will be
addressed in the 1999 budget.
The Town Attorney presented information for a "Seminar on Sexual Harassment"
which he thought would be good for representatives of the Town to attend. We
will tie in with Riverhead to cut down on the cost. It is a flat rate of
$1250.00. The Town Attorney has it in his budget, no resolution is necessary.
10:00 A.M. Appointment - Tom Maher, Dvirka E Bartilucci, Re: Landfill Closure
Mr. Maher presented and reviewed with the Board the plans for the landfill
closure which have to go to the DEC tomorrow. Several changes have been made
in the plans since the last time they reviewed them. The lagoon plans have
changed, the grading plan and the location of the drainage also. It is a 4%
grading plan which is the minimum as required by the state. The east area has
not changed too much. Mr. Maher advised that changes can be made over the
next several months. This is not the final closure plan.. We will submit this to
the DEC tomorrow and see what they say, but we can . still make changes. The
gas venting system was discussed. There will be one per acre, 34 of them, to be
placed at the crest of the cap. There will be 12 methane gas monitoring wells.
We don't generate enough methane gas to make it productive enough to sell.
Councilwoman Hussie directed Mr. Maher to get a letter from the DEC approving
the use of the glass sand mixture for the cap. The C 8 D must be broken into
6"pieces, then the sand put under the top of it. Solid Waste Coordinator James
Bunchuck advised that a D7 bulldozer is needed for the grading work because
the blade tilts on it and goes up and down. A used one with a new motor and
tracks would be $90,000.00. Ms. Hussie suggested that they check on the price
of renting the equipment also. Mr. Bunchuck also advised that a used dump
truck will be needed. He will bring the specifications to the next meeting
together with a request to go to bid for these two items. Mr. Maher advised that
the total cost would be approximately 6.8 million dollars, however he advised
that you could do things to cut the cost by 2 million. The Board will look into
lowering the charge to contractors for disposing of C & D in order to encourage
the dumping of it into our landfill. Mr. Maher advised that he will be taking the
blueprints and documents to the DEC at the end of the week. There is a £.
maximum time lapse of 120 days between acceptance of plan and getting a bid
package together.
On motion by Justice Louisa Evans, seconded by Councilman Brian Murphy, it
was RESOLVED that the Town Board enter into Executive Session at 11:15 A.M.
for the -purpose of discussing personnel and property acquisition. Vote of the
Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman Romanelli, Justice Evans,
Councilwoman Hussie, and Supervisor Cochran. Also present: Town Clerk
Elizabeth Neville and Town Attorney Gregory Yakaboski.
Executive Session ended at 12:10 P.M., at which time the Board recessed for
lunch until 1 :15 P.M.
1:25 P.M. The Town Board reconvened the work session and reviewed the IV
For Discussion Items: (1) Yellow Bag evaluation - per Supervisor Cochran. A
survey of the businesses who sell the yellow bags will be done to get their
comments and suggestions. There is a young woman who would be willing to do
the survey as a volunteer. A set of questions will be developed which she will
go out and ask the businesses. (IV 2.) Hiring of a full-time laborer at the
Scavenger Waste Facility - per John Romanelli. Councilman Romanelli advised
that we started out this year with two full time employees this year, and then
we took one away. It is in the 1998 budget for two (2) full-time employees.
(Resolution No. 21 to advertise for same was placed on the agenda.) (IV. 3.)
Public Hearing for a site plan for addition to existing structure - per
Councilman Romanelli. Mr. Romanelli questioned why a public hearing is needed
if you are permitted in a certain district to do something and you don't need a
change of zone. Section 100-254 H. of the ordinance currently requires it. The
public hearing comes after you spend four weeks preparing everything else.
You fulfill all of the criteria as. written in the code, submit everything, and
you are permitted to do it in the zone in which you are anyway, and if there is
no change in the footprint, why do you need a public hearing? Arrangements
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will be made for the Planning Board Chairman to come into the next Town Board
work session to discuss this. (IV 4. Revision of drug policy.) Resolution No.
22 was placed on the agenda.) IV. 5. Lands of Suffolk County Water Authority
in Southold declared surplus - per Supervisor Cochran. In an effort to further
land preservation, the Water Authority is willing to notify the Town before they
are declared surplus property and they want to know if the Town is interested
The Board indicated yes they would be interested and directed Supervisor
Cochran to call Mr. LoCrande to advise him. It may be necessary to pass a
resolution at a future meeting. IV. 6. Cross Sound Ferry meeting re: litigation
- per Councilman Romanelli who suggested that the Town Board and the Planning
Board meet with Cross Sound Ferry to have a "roundtable discussion". The
Town Board said this item will be added to the agenda to discuss' with the
Planning Board at a the next meeting. IV. 7. Commercial Application Handling
- per Councilman Romanelli - This also will be added to the agenda to discuss
with the Planning Board at the next meeting. IV. * 8. Proposed changes to
Chapter 48 - Garbage, Rubbish, E Refuse. Justice Evans was concerned that
this would not affect the changes that were made to this chapter for Fishers
Island. It will be checked out and put on the next agenda.The Board also discussed the Establishment of the Community Preservation Fund
for the 2% Land Tax. A special meeting will be held on August 25, 1998 to
adopt these local laws, so that the question of imposing the tax can be sent to
the Board of Elections for inclusion as a referendum item on the ballot for the
November 3, 1998 General Election. If adopted, the starting date for the tax to
go into effect would be March 1, 1998. (Resolution No. 23). The moratorium was
also discussed and a resolution was placed on the agenda to set the date for a
public hearing on September 1, 1998 at 5:00 P.M. (Resolution No. 20).
2:40 P.M. - The Town Board reviewed resolution numbers 1 - 23 to be voted
upon at the 7:30 P.M. meeting.
Work session ended at 3:15 P.M..
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on August
18, 1998, 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 John M. Romanelli
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
Absent: Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of the
bills for August 18, 1998?
Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid:
General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $180,051 .28; General Fund
Part Town bills in the amount of $10,540.39; Community Development Fund
bills in the amount of $22,786.00; Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the
amount of $28,372.11; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the $271,343.73;
Capital Projects Account bills in the $10,240.50; Ag Land Development
Rights bills in the $23,717..65; Landfill Cap 8 Closure bills in the
$10,721 .92; Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $4,584.96;
Fishers Island Ferry District in the amount of $63,066.28; Refuse & Garbage
District bills in the amount of $68,290.67; Southold Wastewater District
bills in the amount of $1,840.74; Fishers Island Sewer District bills in the
amount of $2,393.52; Southold Agency E Trust bills in the amount of .
$8,817.83; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency E Trust bills in the amount
of $425.29.
Vote of the- Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have approval of minutes of August 4, 1998?
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 4, 1998, Town Board meeting
be and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Approval of the minutes of August 12, 1998,
Town Board meeting held on Fishers Island?
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the August 12, 1998, Fishers Island Town
Board meeting be and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Set the next Town Board meeting for Tuesday,
September 1, 1998, at 4:30 P.M.
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Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Southold Town Board will be held
at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 1, 1998; at the Southold Town Hall,
Southold, New York.
Vote, of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
I. REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the Town Board each meeting
receives reports from either committees or departments. They are placed on
file with the Town Clerk. They are listed on the agenda, and they are
public information, so if there is anything that interests you they are
available in the Town Clerk's Office.
1 . Southold Town Clerk's Monthly Report for July, 1998.
2. Southold Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for July, 1998.
3. Southold Town Justice Bruer's Monthly Court Report for July, 1998.
4. Southold Town Scavenger Waste Facility Monthly Report for July, 1998.
5. Southold Town Program for the Disabled Events for July, 1998
6. HHS Administrators Town Claim Lag Study Analysis for July, 1998.
7. HHS Administrators PBA Claim Lag Analysis for July, 1998.
8. Southold Town Building Department Monthly Report for July, 1998.
9. Southold Town Justice Price's Monthly Court Report for July, 1998.
10. Southold Town Justice Evans's Monthly Court Report for July, 1998.
11 .. Southold Town Police Department Monthly Report for July, 1998.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Public notices, we have had several public
notices. One in relation to Southold Union Free District, an application for
dredging in Laughing Waters, and approval of an electric generating facility
on Chapel Lane in relation to Market Span.
1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, complete
application of Southold Union Free School District to install an irrigation
well approximately 60' deep at 420 Oaklawn Avenue, Town of Southold.
Written comments to be received by August 28, 1998.
2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, complete
application of Laughing Waters Property Owners to dredge in Corey Creek
and place the dredged material offsight and also spread along the beach
at Minnehaha Boulevard, Southold. Written comments to be received by
September 4, 1998.
3. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, notice of
complete application of Marketspan Generation LLC for approval of the
existing electric generating facility on Route 25 w/o Chapel Lane, Southold.
Written comments by September 25, 1998.
111. COMMUNICATIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: There were quite a few communications on the
agenda this week. Again, if there are any letter that we received you
would like to see in detail, you may get that information from my office.
1. Bernadette Castro, Commissioner, Office. of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation in support of The Old House Society's request for a
grant.
2. Southampton Town Councilwoman Martha Roger thanking Supervisor
Cochran.
3. Harbor Lights Association thanking Supervisor Cochran and Highway
Superintendent Jacobs.
4. V. Dennis Wrynn to Supervisor Cochran with support for proposed
moratorium.
5. Terry Waters Property Owners Association with appreciation to
Supervisor Cochran.
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6. Dr. Joseph E. Farrell with support of proposed moratorium.
7. Ronnie Wacker to Supervisor Cochran in regard to realtors' meeting.
8. Lisa Tuthill, CAST with regard to grant.
9. Mary Raynor, Loaves and Fishes, in regard to grant.
10. Walter R. Kuhn, Jrs. to Southold Town Clerk with
granddaughter's poem.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1 . 8:10 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to No Parking Signs
on Mains Street, New Suffolk".
2. 8:12 P.M., on a Establishing an Advisory Board for the Community
Preservation Plan.
3. 8:15 P.M., on Implementing the Community Preservation Plan Project.
4. 8:20 P.M., on Imposing the 2% Real Estate Transfer Tax.
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the Town Board has a policy, which
relates to resolutions, and Town Board business, if there is any question,
or any input, you would like to have in relation to any of the resolutions,
we would entertain that now. If it is Town business in general, that does
not appear on the agenda, and you would like to share with us, we will
welcome that at the end of the meeting. Is there anyone that would like to
address the Board in relation to any of the printed resolutions? (No
response.) If not, we will commence with the passage of these resolutions.
I .-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission . to Detective Beth Dzenkowski to attend the Interviewing E
Interrogation Seminar at the Suffolk County Police Academy, at
Nesconset, New York, on October 26, 1998 through October 28, 1998 and
all necessary expenses for travel, meals, and registration shall be a legal
charge to the 1998 Police Training Budget.
1 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, 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
with the following individual/businesses for the 1998 Fall Recreation
Programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney:
Lisa Baglivi(watercolor)................................................................ $25/hour
Thomas Boucher(guitar) ... $20/hour
Eugenia Cherouski(folk dancing)................................................... $20/hour
Maureen Clancy(teen writing)........................................................ $20/hour
Shirley Darling(tennis)................................................................... $20/class
East End Insurance Services(Defensive Driving)............................ $35/person
Bob Fisher(computers) $25/hour
Tom Fox(Cartoon Drawing)...........................................................$24/class
Dan Gebbia(dog obedience)........................................................... $45/dog
Carol Giordano (Baton)...................................................................$20/class
Dalia Gorman(Yoga)...................................................................... $30/hour
David Haurus(golf)........................................................................ $38.00/person
Hidden Lake Farms(Horseback Riding) $165/person
Eleonora Kopek(arts crafts).......... ...........................................$24/class
Mattituck Lanes(Bowling)................:...............................................$32/person
Network Media Resources(cruise the internet)............................... $24/hour
Theresa Pressler(Halloween P $18/hour
(H arty)................................................
Martha Prince(Aerobics)............................................................... $20/hour
Christina Speiser(cake decorating)................................................ $20/hour
Yola Van Huele(ballroom dancing) .... t20/hour
Chris Vedder(golf)....................................................................... $38.00/person
Dorothy Wolf(bridge).................................................................. $25/hour
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2.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
3.- Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the closure of Pike Street, Wickham Avenue, and Love Lane,
Mattituck, New York, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., on Saturday, October
3, 1998, in the interest of public safety, during the Mattituck High
School's Annual Homecoming Day Parade, provided they file. with the Town
Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the
Town of Southold as an additional insured.
3.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
4.- Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold amends
resolution no. 7 of May 12, 1998, changing the resignation date of Jill
Doherty from the position of clerk-typist in the Board of Trustees from
September 16, 1998 to September 2, 1998.
4.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
5.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold•.. amends
resolution no. 16, adopted on August 4, 1998, engaging the services of
Valerie D. Maione as an assistant cook for the Nutrition Program at the .
Human Services Center for 35 hours per . ,eek, to read at a salary of
$19,633.80 per annum, effective August 10, 1998, rather than the erroneous
salary of $8.59 per hour, .effective immediately.
5.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
6.- Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends
resolution no. 6, adopted on July 21, 1998, correcting a Police Department
1998 Budget Modification to the General Fund Whole Town 1998 budget as
follows:
To: Revenues A.2705.40 Other donations $ 1,100.00
From: Appropriations A.3120.2.500.100 $ 1,100.00
(corrected from
$ 1,265.00 to
$ 1,100.00)
6.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.- Moved by Councilman Romanelli, .seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Marybeth Quane as a Lifeguard (1st year) for the Town of Southold
for the remainder of the 1998 summer season, at a salary of $7.50 per
hour, effective immediately.
7.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
,This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
8.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants .
permission to Planner Melissa Spiro to attend the "National Land Trust Rally
1998" from October 17 through October 20, 1998 at Madison, Wisconsin, and
the $575.00 registration fee and necessary expenses for travel,
accommodations, and meals shall be a legal charge to the Planning Board's
1998 budget.
8.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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9.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for the
position of part-time matrons, hours vary, as needed, to assist the
Southold Town Police Department, at a salary of $9.76 per hour.
9.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
10.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages
the services of Andrew D. Stype, Certifies Real Estate Appraiser, at a fee
of $1,000.00, to conduct an appraisal of the following parcel:
R. Reinhardt, Vendee
Alvah's Lane, Cutchogue
SCTM #1000-102-04-005 -.
Acreage: approx 14 acres
10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
11 .-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to publish a Public Notice of Intent
to provide transportation for elderly persons and persons with disabilities
utilizing federal funds, as part of the Town of Southold's grant application
for New York State Department of Transportation Section 5310 grant funds.
11 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman' Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, SE.apervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED'.
12.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Supervisor Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to sign a
Federal Fiscal year 1998 FTA Certification .and Assurances Form, as part
of the Town of Southold's grant application for New York State Department
of Transportation Section 5310 grant funds, subject to the affirmation of
the Town Attorney.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I just say a word? These two resolutions
are as a result of a meeting I attended in Congressman Forbes' Office last
week, where we have been notified that we are receiving a grant of
$100,000. We will have to match it 200, and it will enable us to replace or
purchase new vans or buses for the Nutrition Center.
12.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
13.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to the Employee's Deferred Compensation Plan
Committee.
13.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
14.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the following modification to the General Fund Whole Town 1998
Assessors budget:
From: A1355.4.500.400
(Board of Assessment Review Stenographer $ 2,000.00
To: A1355.1 .100.200 Overtime 221 .34
A1355.4.100.100 Supplies $ 1,778.66
14.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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15.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the resignation of Marvin S. Knight from the position of part-time Mini-Van
Driver for the Southold Town Human Resources Center, effective August
20, 1998.
15.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: These several resolutions may seem a little
strange, but they have to resign from one position in order for us to put
them in another full-time, part-time, so just bear with us through these
next few resolutions.
16.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
with regret, the resignation of Lauren C. Cundiff as a part-time
Mini-Van Driver for the Southold Town Human Resources Center, effective
August 18, 1998.
16.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
17.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
the resignation of Catherine G. Steadman as a full-time Mini-Van Driver
for the Southold Town Human Resources Center, effective July 7, 1998.
17.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
18.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Marvin S. Knight as a full-time Mini-Van Driver for the Southold Town
Human Resources Center, effective August 20, 1998, at a salary of
$14,880.00 per annum.
18.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution-was duly ADOPTED.
19.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Carol Hydell and Dennis Swenkowski as part-time Mini-Van Drivers for
the Southold Town Human Resource Center, effective August 20, 1998 for
17 1/2 hours per week, at a salary of $7.23 per hour.
19.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
20.-Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie,
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 4th day of August, 1998, a Local Law entitled, "A Local
Law in Relation to a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of Approvals
and/or Permits for Business Zoned Property Along the County Route 48
Corridor in the Town of Southold"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:00
P.M., Tuesday, September 1, 1998, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place for a public ..hearing upon this
Local Law, which reads as follows:
A Local Law in Relation to a Temporary Moratorium on the Issuance of
Approvals and/or Permits for Business Zoned Property Along the County
Road 48 Corridor in the Town of Southold
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
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BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
Section 1. PURPOSE
The Town Board finds that increased growth and development within the Town
of Southold are placing pressures on the infrastructure of the Town including
such things as water supply, traffic impacts, and the necessity to locate
businesses in suitable zoning districts located in areas which are best suited for
the placement of such businesses. To insure that economic activity takes place
f in desirable locations thereby maximizing existing character of the Town's
hamlet centers, an examination of the existing zoning along Route 48 from
Mattituck to Greenport would be an appropriate subject for study in detail. This
Local Law is intended to provide the Town Board an opportunity to review the
zoning of properties along the'Route 48 corridor, the likely impacts to the
community based upon the existing zoning of properties along Route 48, and to
make ammendments as to the level and nature of business uses that are
appropriate along Route 48 such that these uses complement existing hamlet
economic centers and that businesses uses appropriate outside hamlet centers
are provided ample location in which to be situated.
Section 2. ENACTMENT OF TEMPORARY MORATORIUM
Until nine (9) months from the date of enactment of this Local Law, after
which this Local Law shall lapse and be without further force and effect and
subject to any other Local Law adopted by the Town Board during the nine
month period, no agency, board officer or employee of the Town of Southold
including, but not limited to, the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Planning Board
or the Building Inspector issuing any building permit pursuant to any provision of
the Southold Town Code, shall issue, cause to be issued or allow to be issued
any approval, special exception, variance; site plan, building permti or permit for
any of the following property uses listed within the following zoning districts
which are located in the Route 48 corridor: 100-61(B) and (C) governing the
Resort Residential District; 100-71(B) and (C) governing the Residential Office
District; 100-81(A)(2), (3) and (B) and (C) governing the Limited Business
District; 100-101(A)through (11) and (B) and (C) governing the General
Business District; 100-130(A)(3) through 16 and (B) and (C) governing the Light
industrial Park/Planned Office Park District and 100-141 (A) (3) -(15) and (B)
and (C) governing the Light Industrial District.
Section 3. DEFINITION OF "ROUTE 48 CORRIDOR"
The "Route 48 Corridor" is hereby defined and identified as follows: from
a point beginning at the Riverhead/Southold Town Line on Sound Avenue east
along Sound.Avenue continuing East along County Route 48 to a point ending at
the intersection of Route 48 and Route 25. The "Route 48 Corridor" shall extend
one thousand feet (1000') north and one thousand feet (1000') south
respectively of the the north road edge and the south edge of Sound Avenue
and County Road 48.
Section 4. EXCLUSIONS
This Local Law shall not apply to any person or entity who has, prior to
the effective date of this Local Law, obtained all permits required for construction
of a building on any property located in the Route 48 corridor including later
applications to repair or alter, but not enlarge, any such building otherwise
prohibited during the period of this temporary moratorium.
Section 5. AUTHORITY TO SUPERSEDE
i .To the extent and degree any provisions of this Local Law are construed
as inconsistent with the provisions of Town Law sections 264, 265, 265-a, 267,
267-a, 267-b, 274-a and 274-b, this Local Law is intended pursuant to Municipal
Home Rule Law Sections 10(1)(ii)(d)(3) and section 22 to supersede any said
inconsistent authority.
Section 6. VARIANCE TO THIS MORATORIUM
Any person or entity suffering unnecessary hardship as that term is used
and construed in Town Law section 267-b(2)(b) by reason of the enactment and
continuance of this moratorium may apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a
variance excepting the person's or entity's premises or a portion thereof from the
temporary moratorium and allowing issuance of a permit all in accordance with
the provisions of the Southold Town Code applicable to such use or
construction.
Section 7. SEVERABILITY
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law
shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the
judgement shall not impair or invalidate the remainder of this Local Law.
Section 8, EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the
Secretary of State.
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
21 .-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town - Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for a full time laborer
for the Scavenger Waste Treatment Facility, at a salary of $13.05 per hour.
21 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
22.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends
the Policy on Alcohol and Drug-Testing by adding the following:
"If the Lab identifies the presence of an adulterant, they will
reports it to the Medical Review Officer who will, in turn, report it
to the Employer. You are obligated to treat this test result as a
refusal and remove the employee from safety sensitive work. Since
refusals are treated as positives, this will permit 'you to take
disciplinary action."
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: What this is, is we do have testing in some areas
of employment in the Town of Southold. You know, there is always a way to
skin a cat, or beat the system, and they now have drugs to take to cover
the fact that you use drugs. So, this is adding to our policy where if they
test a certain way it is going to be treated as a positive, and we will take
action against them.
22.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
23.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 9:00
A.M., Tuesday, August 25, 1998, at the Southold Town Hall, as the time
and place for a special meeting of the Southold Town Board, for the
purpose of considering and voting upon the following local laws entitled:
(1) Southold Community Preservation Fund
(2) Southold Community Preservation Project Plan
(3) Southold Community Preservation Advisory Board
(4) 2% Real Estate Transfer Tax
which Local Laws, if adopted, shall constitute Article I-IV of Chapter 6 of
the Southold Town Code entitled "Community Preservation Fund", and any
other business that may property come before this meeting.
23.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We discussed this a little bit today in Work
Session. If we waited for two more weeks for the next Town Board meeting,
it would only be two days before the deadline, and we felt we would rather
be safe than sorry, and so we are setting a Special Board meeting on
Tuesday. It is open to the public, of course, and we will taking this
action. That will allow us at least a week, five working day, however the
weekends fit in there to make sure we have all our ducks in order, and we
are A-okay on this whole thing. We are finished with planned resolutions.
We can not start the first hearing until ten after, so maybe I will go
across and call for Board reports. Maybe we will stay with this for a
minute. We could explain. We started a hearing on the Community
Preservation Fund', which establishes the fund where the monies are
deposited, and expended from, as well as purposes for which the monies
can expended, and we commenced that hearing two weeks ago, and then we
took the hearing to Fishers Island, so that those people had input, and the
hearing is still open. Those are not any of the three hearings listed. This
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is the first one that is still open. If anyone has anything else to add in
this area we would be very happy to take your comments now. There are
four parts of the legislation, that we have to pass. The first is the
Southold Community Preservation Fund. This hearing is still open. Then we
have the Southold Community Preservation Project Plan. The third is the
Southold Community Preservation Advisory Board, and the fourth is the 2%
Real Estate Transfer Tax. So there are four components to making this all
happen. Stuart, is there anything you would like to add to this? This is
kind of an open thing right now, the hearing. It is open. It is still
hanging open. It was never closed, so I have to close this hearing, so if
there are any comments on the monies deposited, expended, purposes for
which money can be expended, nothing else, just that area.
STUART LOWRY: Having been called upon, for the record my name is
Stuart Lowry. I work for the Nature Conservancy, and serve as the
. Conservancy's Director of Government Relations on Conservation Programs
on Long Island. With respect to the hearing that is currently open. All I
can say is the general support that the Conservancy has over the years,
certainly in the last six months for the Community Preservation Fund,
which allows the Town to identify those properties, which it considers to be
a interest, a public interest, and then allows the town further to establish
a further Community Transfer Tax, a transfer fee, which allows certain
amount of real estate transaction that the Town can use for the acquisition
of parcels that are identified in a Community Preservation Project Plan. It
is concept that goes back now on the east end of Long Island for more than
fourteen years, and it is also employed now successfully in a number of
other areas, including nearby Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Block
Island, and more distance places, which have similar recreational
components, economy, such as Montgomery County,",`: Maryland. It has been
very successful for a lot of people to preserve community character. We
certainly support the efforts of the Town Board here to bring this to
fruition. We have been very happy to participate in identifying parcels that
we consider to meet the Nature Conservancy's high threshold of
environmental concern. There are a number of those that are on this plan.
Supervisor Cochran, if you have a question that I can answer I would be
happy to do so at this time.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Stuart. So we do have until ten
after eight. The first hearing is actually on a Local Law on No Parking
Signs on Main- Street, New Suffolk, and that is being withdrawn, so if
there is anyone here for that particular hearing we can't open it yet. Ten
after eight is the scheduled hearing.
EDWIN M. SCHWENK: I am Edwin M. Schwenk from Southampton,
Long Island. Just coming from the South Shore, and we, also, are having
the Community Preservation Fund over there on a different threshold level
of $250,000 on improved property, and $100,000 on unimproved property, I
say that Southold Town is very fortunate. In fact, you have a lot more
open space to begin with, a lot more farmland, a lot more areas that you
protect, than what we have over on the South Shore. Some people in
Southold told me that they think it is too early for us in Southold. We
don't need this sort of thing yet. I say, you are very fortunate, much
more fortunate than we are in Easthampton and Southampton, because
many over there tell us it is already too late. However, we are doing the
best that we can over there, and I most certainly congratulate the Town
Board, and the people in the Town of Southold to go ahead and adopt this,
because I think that the generations ahead will be very thankful of the
forethought that is being given here to see this come to fruition, and I
certainly say again, it is not too early - for Southold. I think you are
fortunate, and I hope you take advantage of that.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you. I think I will call on some Board
reports, or anything any Board -members have on what they are working.
John, how about you?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI : I won't say anything about what we are
working on, but I will state that I got to take my first trip to Fishers
Island last week. Not
t only was it a day out of the office, it was quite
enjoyable. I don't know if any of you have ever been there. It is a part of
our town, which is almost hard to believe, when you take an hour and a
half boat ride there. You can see Rhode Island from the shoreline in
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Connecticut. It is hard to believe it is part of Southold Town, but Louisa
is not here to vouch for me, but I want to tell you it is a beautiful place.
Under 300 year-round residents, which was almost amazing when 1 found
that out. It has some beautiful shores, beautiful homes, very impressive.
If anyone ever gets a chance to go to Fishers Island for whatever reason, I
don't know what chance would get you there, but if you ever have a
chance to go you should go and check it out, because it is part of our
town, and it is a very unique part of Southold Town, and it is not only
that the island is nice. We, pretty much the whole Town Board, plus many
members of the Planning, Building, Zoning, and every other committee of
the town got to go also. It was a nice day to talk with everyone, spend a
day, It was a great day. I say we do it more often.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: I have a couple of things to say. One of them is
concerning Cablevision. It is too late for those of you who are watching on
TV, on Channel 27, but the Suffolk County Legislature is having a meeting
tomorrow, August 19th at 10:00 A.M., at which time they are taking
information in front of the general public concerning the rate hikes. There
is going to be another hearing on the 22nd of September at 10:00 o'clock
in Hauppauge. Again, if you want to travel that far, if you want to be
heard about this Cablevision problem, you can go to Hauppauge September
22nd at 10:00 A.M. Along those lines on Monday as one of the cable
representatives for the Town of Southold, I will be going into Riverhead to
talk to, or interview, or see what they have to say, some attorneys who
are specialists in this field, get some information from them, which will
help us in our negotiations with the franchise with Cablevision.
Cablevision, electricity, I would like to talk about that just a little bit,
too. Many of you were participants in the petition drive that we had for
the initiative referendum, the Suffolk County Legislature held this meeting
on Tuesday, and only ten of the Legislatures voted to allow the referendum
to go on. If I wanted to be cynical I could say it was a contrived
situation, because technically speaking August 11th was the ninetieth day
prior to the vote, and therefore we had to meet a ninety day deadline.
However, all is not lost. I think 25,000 people can not be ignored. The
ninety day restriction, or window of opportunity is being negotiated, the
best word I can use for that,, so there still is a chance that there will be
a referendum on that LIPA situation. While we are talking about
electricity a lot of people ask me if the Southold Electric Company is gone
dead, and will never happen? We haven't heard too much about it lately,
but I don't think that it is dead. We received the environmental Assessment
from our consultant, and the next thing is to do the SEQRA process. I was
hoping that we would be able to set that in motion this evening, but we
were informed this afternoon that the Town Attorney is not happy with
something in there, so hopefully we will be able to do it next week.
think that is all.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Brian?
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: Getting on to the Land Preservation, Open Space
Preservation, we have just received these signs that are going to be placed
on open space lands, and preserved agriculture lands. This will not only
be from our bond issues, but from our tax, 2% land tax. We are not going
to put 25 or 30 of them on each parcel of .land. There will be one on each
parcel. That is it, so it does not become a blight to the eye. But, these
are what they are going to look like, and so when you start seeing them
around town in the next few weeks, you will realize that where you see
them, these are parcels of land that your tax dollar has paid for, because
it is open space preservation, and development rights, and that's all I have
at the moment.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: A meeting on the 2% Community Preservation
Fund was held in Riverhead the other day for last week for real estate
people, and I thought it was very well attended, and I thought it was a
very successful meeting. I think that many received information they
weren't aware of. There were three people from Martha's Vineyard. They
have had this in place for a number of years, and I felt, and Supervisor -of
Riverhead, and Peconic Land Trust Tim Caufield were more or less the
panel. We had people like Stuart, and many others, Mr. Huntington in the
audience, which we used as resource people, Richard Ryan, our Chairman
of Land Preservation, but I thought it went very smoothly, and I
personally felt that it was very positive, so it was a good boost. We have
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been busy working on the budget. As you know it is that time of year. We
have to work on a budget to be ready to present to the Town Board, so
that is taking a great deal of my time right now. I had the, pleasure of
attending a dinner for Jim and Adele Rich. On behalf of the Town Board I
would, once again, congratulate them. They were the honorees for the
Eastern Long Island Hospital as far as the Roosevelt Award for volunteers,
and 'that was well deserved, so we congratulate both Jim and Adele Rich.
As has been mentioned we did go to Fishers Island for a trip. It is done
once a year. We usually invite County and State officials. Like the DEC
went over. They had business. There had been a spill at the airport in
recent months for a small plane crash, and many of these people go over,
and conduct business while they are there. Many of our committees go
over. The Chiefs Counsel from the Fire Department had a meeting at the
firehouse, so it serves more of purpose than just Town Board .members
going over. It helps others in other levels of government do some of their
business. We did receive a small plaque from Fort Wright. As you know
Fort Wright is located on Fishers Island. It was one hundred years old this
year, and they presented us with a plaque in appreciation for our help and
support that we gave them. For those of you who are not aware, during
World War I and World War II it was a military installation on Fishers
Island, and there are many, many bunkers that are still there. In fact, one
of the questions we asked this past trip was, how many bunkers, because
there are some that the doors have been ripped open, and it is a liability
for the town, so we would like to repair these where we can, so they are
doing an inventory of all the bunkers. It was quite an active fort in it's
day. The Coast Guard still function somewhat, although they are looking to
terminate a lease that we have them in relation to an area that they use.
This evening, as you may have noticed we have two Board members that
are not with us. Louisa was at the Work Session:'du ring the day, but she
had to journey on back to Fishers Island early, otherwise she couldn't have
gotten back until late tonight, and she had some personal business to take
care of, Bill, water skiing this weekend. We thought maybe he had a few
cracked ribs. He went for X-rays this afternoon, and he is well. I spoke
with him earlier. It wasn't anything broken, but he is hurting. He pulled
some muscles, and of course I told him the Town Board sent a message, he
is getting a little too old for these kind of things. So, we miss both Bill
and Louisa this evening. I would like to say a thank you to the
Catapano Nursery family. Once again, they have donated the flowers out
in front of Town Hall, and some miniature sunflowers that have planted at
Silversmith Corner, so we say thank you to the Catapanos. We received
a poem which I think is very appropriate for tonight. I was going to save
it, and close the meeting with it, but since we still do have five minutes,
would like to share this with you. I on a recent to trip to our fair
community, my granddaughter, Jennie K. Hurd, age 12, was so impressed
with our town she prepared the attached poem describing all it's
attributions. In view of her age; I thought you might enjoy receiving it,
and please feel free to use it in the manner you choose. So, I would like to
share it with you. The name of the poem is, Southold. Follow me to a place
where it is like a dream. The waters are clear, and the air is clean._ The
skies are blue, and the clouds are white. There is always a millions stars
shining at night. The trees are green, and always stand tall. They turn to
shades of gold and scarlet when wilting in the fall. The beaches are gold,
and there you have fun. You can stay until dusk to watch the setting of
the sun. There are patches of clover, and fields of wheat. The flowers
keep the air constantly sweet. In 'summer the fruits bloom on the trees, and
they keep you cool with a fresh breeze. It is a small town on the bay, and
the ships go by every day. The air is filled with the smell of the bay, and
you couldn't feel better in any way. As you walk people bow their head,
and you do a curtsy. But, don't take my word for it you know what I have
told. Go see for yourself at Old Southold. We would like to say, thank you
to Miss Jenny, and for her liking our community as much as we do. I think
that is about all. I have, as far as .a report this evening. We have a minute
or so.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: This is nothing controversial. You can all
expect, this time next year you will see the beginning of the foothills of
Mount Cutchogue, the rolling hills of Cutchogue. We had a presentation
today from our consultant concerning the capping of the landfill, and it is
pretty much ready to go up to the DEC to receive the DEC's blessing.
There are 37 acres up there, that have to be covered. It is going to be
rolling. When I talk about rolling hills, I really mean rolling hills,
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because if you go to other place's, in New England mostly I have seen them,
you see mountains. It is a pyramid kind of thing, but we are not going to
have that. We are going to have what is called a washboard effect, but I .
prefer to think of it as rolling hills. It is going to be undulating curbs,
supposedly very nice, and sticking out of every acre will be a gooseneck
pipe, which will have the methane coming out of it. So, you can look
forward to that. I am so happy. It is part of the beauty of Southold.
hope it is going to be beautiful. I just worry about it so much.
Supposedly it is going to be about 17 feet high at it's highest point, and
some of it less.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: You are hoping that when we get it all finished,
maybe we can utilize some of the land, and put a Par 3 up there. I mean if
it is ours we might as well try to do something with it once it is
completely closed. The methane comes out of those things.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: It gathers together. That is on the perimeter
where the actual garbage is.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Where we have to hit our golf balls.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: Some people want to. I don't want to. It forces
it's way to the top. You don't want to know all that.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to adjourn for the first
hearing, which is scheduled for 8:10, a Local Law in Relation to New
Parking Sign by Main Street, New Suffolk?
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time, 8:10 P. M., for the
purpose of holding a public hearing.
Vote of the Town Board:. Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Meeting reconvened at 8:55 P.M.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That ends our regular business. At this time, if
there is anyone that would like to address the Town Board on any Town
business other-than what was on the agenda, please feel free. We would be
very happy to entertain your comments on any topic of Town business.
BERNARD HEINISCH: Bernard Heinisch, County Road 48. Again, I wish to
bring up the same items that I have in the last several months, and to give
a little background of the Latham property, which was purchased in 1996.
It was purchased as residential property, and it being used for industrial
purposes. Sound Shore Excavation was purchased in 1994, 1 .7 acres, LP
business. The Building Inspector several years ago went to the site to file
a violation. The Building Inspector was allegedly threatened, and told to
get off the property. He reported to his superior, and his superior
allegedly said, nothing can be done. At the present time, and for four
years the metal buildings on the site do not have a CO. They do not have
permits for the signs, that are on the property. Mr. Forrester was advised
many, many months ago, and to this day nothing has been done. After the
last Board meeting I was told that something was being done. Upon my
investigation into several departments there is no paper work signifying,
nothing is being done. Do you have any comments?
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I have nothing at this time. Thank you. The
proof will be in the pudding. Anyone else like to address the Town Board?
(No response.) If not, may I have a motion to adjourn?
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at
9:00 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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Elizabeth A. Nevil
Southold Town Clerk