HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-07/11/1967 MEETING OF JULY 11, 1967
The Southold Town Board met at the office of the Supervisor, Lester M. .
Albertson, 16 South Street, Greenport, New- York, on July . 11, 1967. The
meeting was called to order at 3 :00 P-.M.. with the following present:
Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest and Valentine; Justices Tuthill
and Clark; Town Attorney Tasker; Superintendent of Highways Dean and
Town Clerk Richmond ,
Moved by Councilman Valentine; seconded by Councilman Demai;est;
RESOLVED: That the minutes of June 27 , 1967 .be and they hereby are
approved.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson, Councilmen. Demarest
and Valentine; - Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by -Councilman Valentine; seconded by Justice Tuthill;
RESOLVED: That the next meeting of the Town Board will be held at the
office , of the . Supervisor, Lester M. Albertson, at 16 South Street,
Greenport, New York, on July 25, 1967, at 3 :00 P.M.
Vote of 'Town' Board: -Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices, Tuthill and' Clark.
Moved by Councilman Valentine; seconded by Justice Tuthill;
RESOLVED: That Supervisor Lester M— Albertson, Town of Southold,
be and he hereby is authorized to write in favor of Bill #409 IN.
CONVENTION.
Vote of Town Board: -Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; . Councilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill -and Clark.
Moved by Justice Clark; seconded by Councilman Valentine;
RESOLVED: .That the reports of Supervisor Albertson, Building Inspector,
Police and Town Clerk for the month of June 1967 be accepted by the.
Town Board and placed on file.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Demarest; seconded by Councilman. Valentine;._
RESOLVED: That the authorities of the Beach Concession at Jack' s Shack
be and hereby are authorized to place volley ball nets on the town bead.
. after 6 :00 PM to be removed before noon the next day, and also -to place .
a sign "Curb Service" on the front of the building.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Demarest; seconded by Councilman Valentine;
RESOLVED: That the Town Board approves the action .of the Commissioners
of the Fishers Island Ferry District on the following resolution:
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Fishers Island Ferry District
to engage employees for the summer operation of the theatre, and- an em-
ployee to act .as porter at the New 'London Dock,
BE IT RESOLVED: That the following people be engaged as follows :
Theatre: Edwin Horning, Fishers Is. , Supervisor-Cashier-@ $55.00 per week.
Ernest Middleton, If 11Recreation Leader -C 8. 50 per show.
J. B. Hartsf ield, C 8. 50 "
Edmund White, Clerical Aid C 5.00 "
New London Dock: Thomas Murphy, 20 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, Conn. -Watchman, -.C. $75. 00 per wk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That subject appointments be effectibe as follows :
Theatre Employees - Effective June 18, 1967
New London Dock Employee-Effective June 15 , 1967.
and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That compensation be payable on a semi-
monthly basis. y
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest and
Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by' Justice Clark; seconded by Justice Tuthill;
WHEREAS;' Cutchogue Fire Department requests permission to use the parking
lot under lease to the Town of Southold and situated across the street
rom the Cutchogue Fire Department on August 26, 1967 from 12 :00 noon
to midnight,
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RESOLVED: That the Cutchogue Fire Department be granted the use of said
parking lot on-.August 26, 1967 from noon to 'midnight.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor .,Albertson; .Councilmen Demarest and
Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by' Justice Tuthill; seconded by Councilman Valentine;
WHEREAS, a request haste been made to the Town Board to regulate the speed.
of boats in Wickham Creek, Cutchogue, N.Y.
NOW, THEREFORE— BE .IT RESOLVED: that no person shall operate a boat in
Wickham Creek, Cutchogue, N.Y. .at a speed greater than five. (5) miles,
per hour, and it is- further
RESOLVED: That the Supervisor be and. he. hereby is authorized tnd directed
to cause notice of such speed limit to be posted in appropriate places
in said creek and channel.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; ouncilmen Demarest and
Valentine; Justices ' Tuthill and Clark. .
Moved by Councilman Valentine; seconded by Justice Clark;
RESOLVED: That the Town' Clerk be. and .he hereby is directed to -request the
Greenport Light and Power-:Company to install one (1) 100 MV street light
on pole NYTCO 10 over 2 on Champlin Place, Greenport, N.Y.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes :- Supervisor Albertson.' Councilmen Demarest and
Valentine; . Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Justice Tuthill; seconded by Councilman Demarest;
WHEREAS, SAlt Aire Estates, located in Mattituck, N.Y. has completed the.
most of the work on roads, etc, in this development, and
WHEREAS, the placing of curbs is the only remaining work to be done,
RESOLVED: That the Bond for the above work be reduced .from it's present
amount to $500.00.
Vote of Town Board-: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen. Demarest and
Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Valentine; seconded by Councilman Demarest;
WHEREAS, Marian Council #3852 Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue, N.Y. applied
to the Town Clerk for a Bingl License, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has .examined the application and after. investig-
ation 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 find-
ings and determinations as required by law,, and it is further
RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk be-:.and he hereby is directed to issue a
Bingo License to the Marian Council #3852 Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue, N.Y.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; . Councilmen Demarest and
Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Demarest; seconded by Justice Tuthill;
RESOLVED: That Frank S. Dawson of New -Suffolk, N:.Y. be and he hereby is
appointed, subject to the written approval of the .District Superintendent
of Schools, Attendance Officer throughout .the Town :except such schools
as are otherwise provided for by Section 3213. of the Education Law,
and be it further
resolved; That such Attendance Officer shall. be removable at the plea-
sure of the District .Superintendent of Schools, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the compensation of such At Officer be. fixed .at
$1200.00 per -year payable in regular monthly installments, he to pay his
own expenses, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk be and he hereby is instructed to notify
Frank S. Dawson and the District Superintendent of Schools of the Appoint-
ment.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; �"ouncilr.en Demarest and
Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Demarest; seconded by Councilman Valentine;
WHEREAS, this board at a regular meeting held on June 27 , 1967, duly
adopted a resolution recommending to. the New York State Constitutional
Convention that the New York State Constitution be amended to permit the
erection of a new county without regard to its size and without limit
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ation by any Home Rule provision, and
WHEREAS, such 'recommendatiors have been submitted to the Convention for
its consideration, and
WHEREAS, this board believes that it will"be in the best interest of the
Town of . Southold and the inhabitants thereof. that 'attorneys by retained
by the Town of Southold in conjunction with the towns of "Riverhead,
Shelter Island, East Hampton and Southampton to 'take all necessary steps
. to assure that the aforementioned recommendations are adopted-by the
Constitutional Convention,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Supervisor be and 'he hereby
is authorized to retain on behalf of the Town of Southold in conjunction
with the towns of Riverhead, Shelter Island, East Hampton and Southampton
attorneys to; represent said towns at the- Constitutional Convention for
the aforesaid purposes upon such terms and conditions as the Supervisor
shall deem appropriate.
Vote of_ Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest
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and Valentine; Justices. Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Councilman Demarest; seconded by Councilman Valentine;
WHEREAS, the Bond #7389 was issued by. the International Fidelity Insurance
Company in, the name .of South 'Fork Development Corporation in the sum .of
$18,'000.00, and
WHEREAS, , the said _principals_ have made application to the" Southold.
Town Planning Board of Southold, N.Y, for the approval of a plot known
as Corey Creek .Estates, and
WHEREAS.. -Southold Planning Board has granted approval of the aforemen-
tioned Plot subject to the filing of the Bond,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the condition of this obligation
is such that if the said principal shall well and truly keep and in
every respect comply with and _conform to the .provisions of the Town Law
and the subdivisions regulations of, the Southold Town Planning Board and
make or cause to-be made the improvements on the streets and other fac--
ilities required by the Southold Town Planning Board and shall pay, make
good and reimburse the ' obligee for all loss and damage which it may sus-
tain by reason of failure on the part of the .principals .to complete the
improvements and facilities on the street, then this obligation is void,
otherwise to remain in full force and effect, and be it further
RESOLVED: That the same is hereby approved as to its form, .manner of
execution and sufficiency of 'sureties therein.
Vote of. Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; ouncilmen Demarest
and _Valettine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Justice Tuthill; seconded by Justice Clark;
WHEREAS., Fred Lawson applied to the Town Clerk for a single trailer re-
newal permit dated June 28, 1967,
NOW,, THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED: That the application of Fred Lawson to
locate a single trailer on the south side of Sound Avenue, Mattituck,
N.Y. be and the same is 'hereby_granted. for a six (6) month period.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest .
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Justice Tuthill; seconded by Justice Clark;
RESOLVED: Th&t Howard M. Terry, Building Inspector, , Town of Southold,
be and he hereby is authorized to attend. State. Building Inspectors Con-
vention at Albany, New. York, on October 12 and 13, . 1967, and be it . further
RESOLVED: That all actual and necessary expenses to travll, meals . and
lodging incurred while attending said convention be a legal charge again-
st the Town. '
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; ouncilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Moved by Justice Clark; seconded by Justice' Tuthill;*'
RESOLVED: That General Bills in the amoun t of $10, 109.54; 'Lighting
District Bills in the amount of $3, 730..86; Highway Bills in the amount
of $22, 925. 55 be and the same are hereby ordered paid.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; ouncilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark. .. . "
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Moved by Justice Clark; seconded by Councilman Demarest;
BOND RESOLUTION -OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK,
ADOPTED JULY 11, 1967 , AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
A TAX ACCOUNTING MACHINE FOR S9ID TOWN, .STATING THE
ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $18,_000, APPROP_
RIATING SAID 'AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE
ISSUANCE OF $18, 000 SERIAL BONDS OF THE TOWN TO
FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION.
.RESOLVED BY. THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE COUNTY
OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK (by the favorable vote of not less than two-
thirds of all the members of said Board) , AS FOLLOWS :
. Section 1. The Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk,
New York, is hereby authorized to purchase a tax accounting .machine
for said Town. The estimated cost of said specific object or purpose,
including preliminary costs and ocsts in thereto and Ithe
financing thereof, is_$18, 000 and the said amount is hereby approp-
riated therefor. The plan of financing includes the issuance of
$18, 000 serial bonds of the Town and ' the levy of a tax upon all the
taxable real property . in the- Town to pay the principal of and inter=
est on said bonds as the same shall become due and payable.
Section 2. Serial bonds of the Town of Southold in the \princ-
ipal amount of $18, 000 are hereby authorized to be issued pursuant
to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a
of the consolidated Laws of the State of New York, to finance \said
appropriation.
Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby deter-
mined and declared:
. .(a) The period of probable usefulmess of the specific
object or purpose for which the bonds authorized by this resolution
are to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 32 of
said Local Finance Law, i.s five (5) years.
(b) Current funds are not required by said Law to be
. provided as a down payment prior to the issuance of the bonds hereby
authorized or of any notes( issued in anticipation of the sale of
such bonds, pursuant to the ,provisions of Section 107 .00 d. 5. of
the -Local Finance Law.
(c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized
by this resolution may not exceed five (5) years.
Section 4. Each of the serial bonds authorized by this resol-
ution and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of the
sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity as pre-
scribed by Section 52.00 of sa., id Local Finance Law and said bonds
and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, shall be general
obligations of the Town, payable as to both principal and interest
by general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Town-
without limitation of rate or amount. The faith and credit of the
Town are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the
principal of and interest on said bonds and provision shall -be made
annually in the budget of the Town by appropriation for (a) amortiz-
ation and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation there-
of to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be
due and payable in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and
of said Local Finance Law, and pursuant to the provisions 'of -
Section 30.00 and Section 50.00 and Sections 56. 00 to 60.00 of
said Law, the powers and duties of the Town- Board relative to pre-
scribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and' issuance
of the bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds,
are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, chief fiscal officer of' the
Town. _
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this res-
olution and of any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, may
be contested, only if:
(a) such obligations are authorized for an
object or purpose for which the Town is
not_authorized, to expend money
(b) the provisions of law which should be
complied with at the date of the public-
ation of such resolution, are not substantially
complied with,
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and an .action, .suit or-proceeding contesting such validity, is
commenced within twenty days after_ the date of such publication, or
(c) such obligations are authorized in
violation of the provisions of the
constitution.
Section 7 . This resolution shall take effect emm&diately.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes- upervisor Albertson; Councilmen Deiarest
and Valentine; Justices .Tathill and Clark.
The resolution was declared unanimously adopted.
Moved by Justice Clark; seconded by Councilman Demarest;
RESOLVED .BY THE TOWN BORAD OF THE TOWN- OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE COUNTY
OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK, AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1. That town clerk of the Town of Southold in the County
of Suffolk, New York, is hereby directed to publish the foregoing
bond resolution, in full, in "THE SUFFOLK WEEKLY TIMES", a news-
paper published in Southold Town, New York, having a general circ-
ulation in said Town and hereby designated as the official newspaper
of said Town for such publication, together with the Town Clerk's
statutory notice in substantially the form prescribed by. Section
81. 00 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
Section 2 . This resolution shall take effect immediately.
Vote of Town Board: Ayes-Supervisor Albertson; Councilmen Demarest
and Valentine; Justices Tuthill and Clark.
Adjournment was at 3 :45 P.M.
Albert W. Richmond
town Clerk