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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-09/08 & 09/11/1975 SEP 81975 39 SEP 111975 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD MINUTES Meeting of September 8, 11 , 1975 A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on Monday, September 8, 1975 at the town board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York. Supervisor Martocchia opened the meeting at 9:00 A.M. with the following present: Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia Councilman James H. Rich, Jr. Councilman James Homan Justice Martin Suter Justice Louis M. bemarest o Highway Superintendent Rpxymond C. Dean Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker Town Clerk Judith T. Boken Absent: Justice Francais T. Doyen On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Justice Suter, it was RESOLVED that the following audited bills be approved for payment: General Fund $31 ,401 .89; Highway $16,751 .97; Fishers Island Ferry District $28,006. 17; Special Districts $7,439. 12; Federal Revenue Sharing Fund $1 ,026.57. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich; Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Homan, it was RESOLVED that this meeting be recessed at 10:00 A.M. , to reconvene at 3:00 P.M. , Thursday, September 11 , 1975 at the town board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice "Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. The Southold Town Board meeting of September 8, 1975 reconvened at 3:00 P.M. , Thursday, September 11 , 1975. Supervisor Martocchia called the meeting to order with the following present: Supervisor Albert .M. Martocchia Councilman James H. Rich, Jr. Councilman James Homan Justice Martin Suter Justice Louis M. Demarest Highway Superintendent Raymond C. Dean Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker" Town Clerk Judith T. Boken Absent: Councilman James Homan Justice Francais T. Doyen On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Board meetings of August 20, 1975 and August 26, 1975 be and hereby are approved as submitted. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This- resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Suter, it was RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board will be held at 3:00 P.M. , Tuesday, September 23, 1975 at the town board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. 320 S EP 8 4 7`5 S P .11 i9��5 Supervisor Martocchia reported the following: 1 . Receipt of a letter from the Greenport Village Planning Board relative to proposed dredging by Pierce Yacht Basin, stating (1 ) Careful consideration be given to possible violation of the Southold Town and New York State wetland ordinances; (2) That the proposed dredging does occur in part within the boundary of the Village of Greenport, and they strongly urge that no further encroachment upon the uplands be allowed. 2. Rec.bppt of a letter from the Southold Town Trustees relative to the application of A.B. Rosenberg to dredge his property at Sterling Basin, Greenport. The Trustees advise that Mr. Rosenberg has applied to the U.S. Corps of, Army Engineers- to excavate 800 yards, and his application- to the Town Trustees states 350-400 yards will be excavated. The Trustees have registered their objections with the Army Engineers; and further question whether this might also be a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. 3.Receipt of applications to the Corps of Army Engineers to dredge the mouth of Petes Neck (objection date October 9) ; Downs Creek (objection date October 9) , and West Creek (objection date October 6. ) 4. Letter from Virginia Tabor, school crossing guard, relative to a problem at the Orient school crossing. The matter has been referred to the Orient Board.- of Education for study. 5. Letter from Cynthia Pirillo protesting the traffic problem at the Greenport school crossing. The matter will be referred to the police .department. 6. Letter from Cleaves Point Association reporting the deterioration of the bulkhead tt '.the inlet to Gull. Pond, causing the fill to fall into the channel. The matter has.- been referred to Highway Superintendent Dean for study and recommendation. 7. Letter from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services advising they are having a program on community mental health. The board will. ask Mr. John Appelt, President of the Eastern Long Island Hospital to send a rrepresentative to the meeting which willlbe held Tuesday, September 29, 1975 at 2.:00 P.M. , at the Suffolk County Center, Riverhead, 8. Letter from the Civil Service Employees Association requesting an' appointment to discuss their 1976 salary with Supervisor Mar:tocchia. and Councilman Rich. 9. Letter from the New Yotk State Department of Transport- ation stating that. on September 19, . 1975, during National Transport- ation Week (Sept. -22- Sept. 2.6) ' they will be heldigg an art show at the State Office Building, Hauppauge; and on September 24 there will be a meeting of all elected officials to update their knowledge of the services provided by the Department of Transportation. 10. The Town is still looking for a Town Historian, Salary $1 ,800.00 A member of the audience asked how the town could get someone for such a -small salary, and Supervisor Martocchia advised that ,the job consists of a relatively few hours work. The town has hired another individual to catalogue the material on hand, and it will also be microfilmed. -- Mrs. Gladys Casjko asked what objection the Town. Board has to Mr'. Walter Goebel, Supervisor Martocchia advised' he 'has interviewed Mr. Goebel, but would like the opportunity to interview other. applicants., 11 . Receipt of a letter from County Executive Klein relative to q request from the Fishers Island Ferry District for subsidy for the ferry rates. Mr. Klein states that it is out of the question this year as it is too late for this years funds, but possibly next year. 12. Letter from the Fishers Island Fire Department commending the two town constables on Fishers Island for their fine work at a recent "Beer Festival" . 13. Announced a proclamation to be placed in the newspapers this week, proclaiming October as Oyster'Festival Month. . The Festival is to be held October 11 , 1975 at the Greenport Legion Hall. SEP = 81975' 324 SEP 1119?5 On motion of Justice Demarest, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was RESOLVED that $2,000.00 be transferred from the Fishers Island Ferry District Theatre Account to the Airport Account. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was RESOLVED that the Fishers Island :Ferry District be granted permission to advertise for bids for the 'haulout and. repairs of the ferry boars Olinda and Mystic Isle, and the advertisements shoald be placed in the local papers, and the Greenport Shipyard to be notiff ed. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, anstielb Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Justice Demarest, WHEREAS the Marian Council Knights .of Columbus, Cutchogue, New York has applied to the Town 'Clerk for a Bingo License, and WHEREAS the.: Town Board has examined the application and after investigation, duly made findings and determinations as required by law, NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the Town Board the findings and determinations required by law, and it is further RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to issue a Bingo License to the Marian Council #3852, Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue, New York. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman .Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. On motion of Justice Suter, •seconded by Councilman Rich, WHEREAS Florence Steiner has applied, to the Town Board for a single trailer renewal permit dated September 6, 1975, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application of Florence Steiner to locate a single trailer on her property on private road (John' s 'Road) , off the east side Main Road, Mattituck, New York be renewed for a period of six (6) months. Vote of the .Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Justice Suter, seconded' Ly Justice Demarest, WHEREAS John C. Tuthill has applied to the Twon Board for a single trailer renewal permit dated August 22, 1975, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application of John C. Tuthill to locate a single trailer on his own property on the east side of. Elijah' s' Lane, Mattituck, New York, be renewed for six (6) months. ' Vote of the Born Board: Ayesl Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demareat. This resolution was declared duly adopted. On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Rich, WHEREAS. Sophie T. Saunders has applied to the Town Board for a single trailer renewal permit dated September 2, 1975, NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that -the application of Sophie T. Saunders to locate a single trailer on her property on the north side of Main Road, Laurel, New York, be renewed for a period of six (6) months. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. Supervisor Martocchia asked if anyone wished. to address the Board. Question: Has the Town, County, of State changed the method of bidding on the dredging projects (referred to .Hames Creek)? Supervisor Martocchia stated that he is not aware of such a change. He understood the dredging was approved at James Creek; but will call the County following' the meeting to determine what is being done. Question: Why has the dog ,pofnd not opened, when will it open, and who will run it? Supervisor Martocchia and Councilman Rich stated that Highway -197:5 ,32.E SEA1 18975 Superintendent Dean has stated he is going to give the contractor a deadline. The contractor has changed locations since taking the bid, which has caused a 12 month delay.. -- one of the cages is at the site, and the slab has been put in for the runs. Question: Mr. David Driscoll commented on the dog. pound delay and then questioned the damaged office trailer the town went to bid on. Supervisor Martocchia stated. that it is damaged, but the company has asked for the opportunity to repair it; then the Town Board will decide whether it is satisfactory and if they should accept the trailer. Question: Mr. Driscoll asked the Town Board whether they are satisfied with the enforcement of the justices, the police committee, or pplice department. Councilman Rich stated that the Town Justices are elected by the people, they attend seminars, are well trained and are fair in their decisions, evaluate each case, and the board is completely satisfied and would not try to change them or -influence them. As for the police department, they are constantly working to better the department, however the board is of the opinion the police department is in good shape. Justice Demarest further commented on this subject, citing recent justice court cases. Question: Mrs. Gladys Csajko asked whether the town has considered condemning the property near the Goose Creek Bridge. Supervisor Martocchia stated that the town is presently being sued by the owner of that property, and had not considered condemnation. Question: Mr. Driscoll asked how many times the Town Planning G Board recommended as a desirable site for the purpose applied for, the property on Queen Street, Greenport. Councilman .Rich stated that the Planning Board made their recommendation to the Town Board only once, prior to the public hearing. Mr. Driscoll then referred to a letter dated March 10, 1975 in which the Southold Town Planning Board wrote to the Suffolk County Planning Commission stating they "again recommend. " Supervisor Martocchia stated that there might have been two recommendations to the County prior to the public hearing, due to the question of sewage facilities. On motion of Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was RESOLVED that the August reports of Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia, Town Clerk Boken and the Building Department be accepted and placed on file. Vote of the. Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, -Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. Supervisor Martocchia asked if anyone else wished to be heard. There was no response. On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before this town. board meeting tha adjournment be called at 4: 30 P.M. Vote of the Town Board. Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman Rich, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest. This resolution was declared duly adopted. AJ dit T. Boken Town Clerk