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M I N U T. E S
BOARD OF SOUTHOLD . .TOWN TRUSTEES
Meeting of January 6, 1975
A regular meeting of the Board of Southold Town Trustees was held
at 7 :30 P.M. , Monday, January 6, 1975 at the Town Board meeting
room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York, with the following
present:
Alvah B. Goldsmith`, Chairman
Douglas ' M.: Robertson.
Frederick E. Gordon
George Bird
Absent: Philip G. Horton
Also present: Loretta Hess, Loraine Terry, Orville Terry, Paul
Stoutenburgh, Virginia Moore
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the December 2, 1974 meeting of
the Board of Southold Town Trustees be approved as submitted.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mrr Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson,
Mr. Gordon, Mr. Bird.
The Board and those present discussed, at length, the application
for a wetland permit submitted by Rev. Donald P. Brickley.
It was decided to table the application, and request Rev. Brickley
to furnish copies of any correspondence he has with the Board of
Health for the Board 's examination.
An application for a mooring permit was received from Sarah E.
Raynor, 319 Champlin Place, Greenport, requesting permission to
place an offshore-onshore mooring at Narrow River, Orient. This
application was tabled until there is an opening in the area;�,
for a new mooring.
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A general discussion was held relative to the proposal by
Edward A. Lademann, Jr. to establish a ., ildlife sanctuary
in the area known as Goose Creek and that of adjoining West
Creek, Southold. Individually the Board members expressed
their interest in the establishment of a wildlife sanctuary
in the Goose Creek area.
Mr. Robertson brought before the meeting an article in the
"Long Island Traveler-Mattituck Watchman" containing false
information relative to the Town Trustees, =reporting
sale of property in Fleets Neck Area to an individual for
$500 under the aegis of the Town Trustees. "
Mr. Robertson stated that the Trustees has not taken any action
in the Fleet' s Neck area.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was
RESOLVED that the following letter be written to the "Long
Island Traveler-Mattituck Watchman!'
"We wish to correct an error in the January 2 , 1975 issue
of your paper under an article concerning the proceedings of
the Town Board and specifically referring to the "Town Trustees . "
It reported "a sale of property in Fleet' s Neck area to an
individual for $500 under the aegis of the Town Trustees. "
"The deed referred to definitely was not issued by the
Board ref Town Trustees, but was issued by a corporation locally
known as "The Commoners. " This corporation legally known as
the "Trustees of the Proprietors of the Common and Undivided
Lands of the Town of Southold" , has no title to or jurisdiction
over any lands under water in the Town of Southold - these lands
being under the sole ownership and jurisdiction of the Board of
Town Trustees of the Town of Southold.
We respectfully urge that you assist in helping to correct
the misunderstanding that may have resulted from this confusion.
Under separate correspondence we will endeavor to explain
the origin and functions of the "Commoners" for the benefit of
those who may be interested. "
"Very truly yours, Board of Southold Town Trustees, Alvah B.
Goldsmith, Chairman, Douglas M. Robertson, Philip G. Horton,
Frederick- E. Gordon, George Bird. "
Vote of the Town Trustees: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, lair. Robertson,
Mr. Gordon, Mr. Bird.
Lengthy discussion was held relative to a parcel of land in Fleets
Neck over which title of ownership is being determined.
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On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Bird, it was
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Board of Southold Town
Trustees will be held at 7 :30 P.M. , Monday, February 3, 1975
at the Town Board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport,
New York.
Vote of�-the Board:: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, - Mr,. :Robertson, Mr.
Gordon, Mr. Bird.
On motion of Mr. Bird, seconded by Mr. Robertson, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Trusteesmmeeting. be adjourned at
9:30 P.M.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : , Mr. - Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr.
Gordon, Mr. Bird.
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Secretary