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M. I N U .T E: S.
L BOARD -OF. SOUTHOLD TOWN TRUSTEES
Meeting of September 6, 1973
A regular meeting of the Board of Southold Town Trustees was held
at 7 :30 P.M. , ; Thursday, September 6,, 1973 at ,the Town Board meeting
room, 16 South Street, Greenport-,, New,_.York, 'with-the .following-
present . .
Alvah. B•. Goldsmith, Chairman .
Douglas M. Robertson .
Philip� G. Horton,-:
Rudolph Johnson
i ,Frederick E. . Gordon
Judith T. Boken, Secretary
Also present: Mrs. Evelyn S. Gordon, representing the. North .Fork
Taxpayers Association.
Mr. Carl H. Distenfeld appeared to represent his application for a
mooring permit.
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was
RESOLVED that Carl H. Distenfeld, Salt Lake Lane, Mattituck, New
York be granted permission, ,to- place a: mushroom mooring in James
Creek, near his own property.. on Salt;•Lake Lane, Mattituck, New
York, all in accordance with the detailed specifications as presented
in the originating application. Fee $5. 00 paid.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
Mr. & Mrs. Richard E. Reunis appeared before the Board to represent
their application for a floating dock and mooring.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Horton, it was
RESOLVED that Richard E. Reunis, 1500 Beebe Drive, Cutchogue, New
York be granted permission to place a mushroom mooring in East
Creek, in front of his property on Beebe Drive, and construct a
dock 10 ft. by 2 ft. , ramp 10 ft. by 2 ft. , and float 6f t. by 12 ft. ,
all in accordance with the detailed specifications as presented in
the originating application. Fee $16. 20.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
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Mr. Reunis also has Wetland Application No. 11 before the Town Board,
and the Trustees discussed its construction and location with him.
On motion of Mr. Horton, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it was
RESOLVED that the Board of Southold Town Trustees recommends the
approval of Wetland Application No. 11 by Richard E. Reunis, for
permission to build an open dock across the meadow at his property
on Beebe Drive, Cutchogue, New- York. This type of open construction
has been urged by the Town Trustees in the past, prior to' the passage
of the Wetland Ordinance. It allows for the rise and fall of tide
and will in no way interfere with the ecology of the area.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
Mr. Robert J. Clemens was represented by his sister for a mooring
permit.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Horton, it was
RESOLVED that Robert J. Clemens , Koke Drive, Southold, New York, be
granted permission to place a - mushroom mooring in Corey Creek. at the
foot of Koke Drive, all in accordance with the detailed specifications
as presented in the originating application. Fee $5.00.
Vote of the Board:' Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
Mr. Sal Vindigni appeared before the Board to represent his application
for a mooring permit.
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Robertson, it was
RESOLVED that Sal Vindigni, Gillette Drive, East Marion, - New York,
be granted permission to place an onshore-offshore mooring in Dam
Pond, north of Route 25, East Marion, New York, all in accordance
with the detailed specifications as- presented i-n the originating
application. Fee $5. 00.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordo n. -
Mr. Steve Perricone appeared before the Board to present the applica-
tion bf Eli- Frumkin for a dock •permit.
On motion of Mr. 'Robertson, .-seconded by' Mr:' Horton, it was
RESOLVED that Eli Frumkin, Cox Neck Road, Mattituck, New York be
granted permission to construct a' catwa.1k 3 ft. by 20 ft. , and
foat 5 ft. by 16 ft. , with 6-pilings in� front of his property on
the Howard Creek branch of Mattituck Creek, off Cox Neck Road,
Mattituck, New York, all in accordance with the detailed .specifications
as presented in the originating application. ' Fee $20.00.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith; Mr. Robertson; Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
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The question arose as to whether or not the stationary dock- to
.be constructed on Mr. Frumkin ' s property would be on: wetlands.
Mr. Horton. will investigate the property and advise the Secretary.
(Mr. Horton determined ,that it is wetlands and the applicant was .
furnished Wetland application forms. )
The Board. received the application of John Vol.inski, Shipyard Lane,
East Marion,, New York, for., a mooring permit at Narrow River, Orient.
The Secretary was instructed to advise Mr. Volinski that at the
present time ,there is work being done to, try and clear _the Narrow
River area of abandoned boats and boats without permits, and his
application will be considered when there is space available.
Mr. Midgette appeared before the Board to present an application
for maintenance dredging and .bulkhead repair by the Wunnwetta Pond
Association;. Nassau Point, Cutchogue, New York. A discussion was
held and determination made that as far as the work being done in
Town waters, it would be strictly maintenance and repair and the
Wunnwetta Pond ,Association received a permit for this, in .January
1954. The Board would have no objection to this maintenance and
repair work. However, any- work in the Peconic Bay area would
require permission of the Corps. of Army Ehg-ineers, and,- Mr. Midgette
was advised to contact the- Army Engin.eers and present the proposed
plan to them.
Mr. and Mrs. Bolger_, Bay Shore Road, Greenport appeared before the
Board to seek information relative to building on wetlands.
Considerable discussion- was held relative _ to proposed methods of .
identifying moorings.. It will. be discussed further at the next
meeting.
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Gordon, it- was
RESOLVED that the following Annual Estimate be submitted by the
Board of Southold Town Trustees to the Southold. Town Board for
the fiscal year beginning January 1, 1974:
1. Expenses
Instead of budgeting this item, a reserve of $500.00
should be maintained at the checking bank, out of receipts
taken in, and this money used to cover .printing, maps,
office supplies and any entertaining of visitors.,
2 . Salaries
Chairman of Trustees C$2;000.00-------------------$2, 000. 00
Four (4) Trustees C $1, 500.00 each----------------$6, 000.00
One (1) full time , secretary-----------------------$5, 000. 00
2. Additional Pay
$50. 00 per day per Trustee for special
trips or special meetings-------------------------$2 , 000.00
Total--------- $15, 000. 00
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Receipts
Amount received from permits, etc.---approx.-------------$2, 200.00
NOTE:
As pointed out last year, comparable services in other
departments are budgeted at much higher rates for personal
services than are the Town Trustees. This condition has
existed for years and we believe a nominal increase is
warranted.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, 'Mr. Horton,
Mr. JohnsQnN Mr. Gordon.
Considerable discussion was held relative to the renewal fee for
mooring permits. =a
On motion of Mr. Robertson, seconded by Mr. Johnson,` it was
RESOLVED that a minimum of $5.00 will be charged for a new or
renewal mooring permit.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : . Mr'. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Robertson, it was
RESOLVED that the Board of Southold Town Trustees minutes of
August 16, 1973 be approved as submitted.
Vote of the Board: Ayes : Mr. Goldsmith, Mr. Robertson, _Mr.. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
On motion of Mr. Horton, seconded by Mr. Johnson, it was
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Board of Southold Town, Tru-stees
will be Yield 7 :30 P..M. , Monday, .October 1, 1973 at the- Town Board
meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Goldsmith,. Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton,
Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gordon.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Judith T. Boken
Secretary