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Home My WebLink About05/20/2019 Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall Conference Room May 20, 2019 Meeting Called to Order at 10:02 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Police Chief Martin Flatley, Highway Superintendent Vincent Orlando, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess Phillips, Jim Kalin, Frank Field, Nick Mazzaferro and Jim Baker. Councilman Bill Ruland arrived at 10:57 AM. Also Present Rob Hempel – East Marion Community Association Approval of April 15, 2019 Meeting Minutes A motion to accept the minutes was made by Jamie Richter, was seconded by Nick Mazzaferro, and was carried. East End Transportation Council - Update This topic will be removed from future agendas. Public Requests Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library – Second Request The Library took exception with the Transportation Commission’s recommendation to deny the placement of “No Stopping Any Time” signs near the library parking exit. The Commission will offer to meet with library staff and review traffic concerns. What is the impact of nearby restaurant patrons and funeral home visitors parked near library parking exit? Police Chief Flatley will review signage and the current crosswalk. Old North Road & Horton’s Lane, Southold – Safety Issue A concerned resident wrote to the Transportation Commission re: a “near head on collision” at this intersection. The intersection is properly signed. The presence of the “grass triangle” does make the intersection unique. The incident appeared to be an isolated occurrence. Reduced speed limit NYS Route 25 Greenport to Orient Point Letter received from the Oysterponds Association and the East Marion Community Association re: the proposed reduction of the speed limit. The Commission has previously stated that we would not be opposed to the reduction to 40mph. The civic groups requested information re: how far their request has proceeded with the New York State Department of Transportation. Proposed traffic signal at Route 25 & Oaklawn Avenue, Southold Discussion that New York State Department of Transportation is no longer proposing installing a traffic signal at this location. They are now proposing a “raised median”.. Town Supervisor, Board and Trustee Requests Pike Street Parking Lot and Dean Parking Lot - Rules of Operation – Mattituck Councilman Ruland reports that the Dean lot will be ready soon. The Pike Street lot will be repainted soon with colored striping. The striping and signs will indicate the length of parking permitted. Striping to be red, yellow and white. The Department of Public Works and the Town Engineer will work on the details. 1 New Suffolk Parking – Status Update Jamie Richter reported that there are two (2) traffic study proposals. Awaiting Town Board approval. Planning Board Requests Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter of Town Comprehensive Plan – Next Steps and Timing (Tabled) Heather Lanza reported that there is a grant to make the plan more visually appealing. Heather will e-mail the plan to all Commission members after the re-design. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Southold Bus Shelters – Update This topic will be removed from future agendas. Love Lane New Proposed Contract Update – Mattituck Jamie Richter reported that the NYSDOT may have concerns over the proposed size of the roundabout. Founder’s Village, Southold – Status of No Parking Signs The “No Parking” signs on Young’s Avenue, Southold in front of Founder’s Village have not been installed. Councilman Ruland informed the Commission that the resolution proposing same was not approved by the Town Board. Old Business Pedestrian Crosswalk Route 25 @ Locust Lane, Southold No action. Parking on Lighthouse Road, Southold No action. New Business Traffic Congestion on the North Fork As reported in the Suffolk Times there was a joint meeting between representatives of the Southold and Riverhead town boards. The main topic was related to possible grants. Commission recommendations to the Town Board Discussion re: lack of communication with the Town Board. Bill Ruland reiterated that he is the liaison with the Town Board. Public Comment Speed Limit Issues - Oysterponds Association Rob Hempel of the East Marion Community Association requested information on the status of the speed limit change proposed between Greenport and Orient Point. He also requested information on the criteria for pedestrian crosswalk Next Meeting The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. 2 Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:22 AM. Respectfully submitted, James H. Kalin cc: Town Clerk Town Government Liaison Officer 3 ,��°moo cGy�. SCOTT A.RUSSELL Town Hall,53095 Route 25 SUPERVISORti ; P.O.Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971-0959 ,jy Fax(631)765-1823 Telephone(631)765-1889 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD To: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman Southold Town Transportation Commission From: Scott A. Russell Sup ervisox Date: April 23, 2019 Re: Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library Please see the attached letter from the Mattituck-Laurel Library appealing the denial of their previous "No Stopping Any Time" signage request along the south side of Route 25. The Town Board agrees to have the Transportation Commission revisit this request and forward its determination to my office. Thank you for your attention to this matter. cc: Councilman William P. Ruland Mattituck-Laurel Library Main Road •P.O. Box 1437, Mattituck, New York 11952-0991 www.mattitucklaurel library.org April 9, 2019 William Ruland,Councilman Town of Southold P.O. Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971-1823 Re:Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library Dear Councilman Ruland, ! received your letter dated February 20, 2019 denying our request for"No Stopping Any Time" signage along the south side of Route 25. 1 shared the letter with the Library Board of Trustees at our March meeting and they requested that I write a follow-up letter and make an appeal against the findings. The Board and I do not agree with the findings of the Transportation Commission because their investigation may not have included the same conditions that patrons and staff experience often enough to raise serious concerns.Just last week, several board members experienced the issue first hand. Cars were parked immediately adjacent to the west side of our driveway blocking the line sight and impeding egress for board members, especially those trying to make a left turn.They had to pull out into the middle of the road (a precarious position), past the vehicle blocking their line of vision, before they could see oncoming traffic. This experience contradicts the finding of the Traffic Commission that"if one pulled far enough into the shoulder of the road,stopped and looked,the line of sight was good and did not impede egress." We also disagree with the finding of"very occasional parking." In our experience, many people attending viewing services throughout the year, day or night, prefer to park adjacent to our driveway so they can hop in their car and continue heading east when they are done.We find the same to be true for some customers of A Mano's restaurant west of us. I would like to appeal against the findings of the Traffic Commission because of our concern for the safety of our patrons, many of whom are driving their children home after an activity and many of whom are elderly. I invite you and any members of the Transportation Commission to meet at the library, on a day and time convenient to you,so we can simulate the problem by parking a vehicle or two just west of the driveway and letting you determine whether or not the sight line is impeded. We greatly appreciate the time that you and the Transportation Commission have taken in this matter already.We would be happy to meet with you at your convenience to discuss this further. Sincerely. / A, f Je y M.Walden, Director optimum Inbox nttps://mymaii.optunum.nevappsuiteiivI iaapp=1o.ox/mauacroiaet=a... .. 1--� RE:Information Request Vincent Orlando <vincent.orlando@town.southold.ny.us> 5/31/19 8.15 am W To BRASHICH, Jamie Richter, Martin Flatley ► 3 attachments View Download Please see the attached picture of the old North road Young save intersection. In my opinion,"IF"people drive safely and the correct speed limit,there is plenty of room to pass each other. I would paint more of the double yellow line back further(Eastward)to make it clear you can go this way. Have a nice weekend Vincent Orlando Town of Southold Superintendent of Highways Office:631-765-3140 Vincent orlandoCcDtown southold ny us(mailto:vmcent.orlando@town.southold.ny.us) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE.This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. 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If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication From:BRASHICH[mailto.nrbl(aoptonline net(mailtomrblPoptonline net)1 Sent:Wednesday,May 29,2019 1:54 PM To:Orlando,Vincent<vincent orlando(antown Southold ny us(mailto:vmcent.orlando(cDtown.southold.ny.usl>; Richter,Jamie<Jamie RichterPtown.southold.n us(mailtodamie.Richtei-Ptown southold.ny.us)> Subject:Information Request Good Afternoon- As agreed at the last meeting, I need your recommendations for the memorandum to the Town Board for the following 1 Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library(Bill Ruland has already texted me on this-I believe Marty you were going to investigate and give me your final decision) 2.Old North Road&Youngs Avenue Safety Concern-Guess all three of you need to come up with a solution&recommendation 3.Colored Striping on 2 parking lots-Love Lane-Jamie you were to come up with the design as discussed with BIII and provide this information to us on the Commission prior to the next meeting Thank you Neb ATTENTION-This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails 1 of 1 6/15/2019,3:19 PM I -To +Nne Nvn m'l}tee, A near head on collisio r� fronr►�ts he, -b wr cfe -thy s kffe►' yo o . was f raoe 1;ny 5o�-�h Oh Aor�n5 Lan e From Mo- C abes 3e�h ° i - , Plaone-6 +b 50 left 6r, OW Oor4+ ?C>a -I-o re�� lou 5 AJenUe , 7 made � �r -fcc IacLvCam �I� -+urn cc+ 7 . 41 i oo�v ra ''r n a n �o No�cns l.qr e 1.,A C3ld �ert��QQd 1 ��1G' cs-rhes ca w becKed s q"d ca" e orc i a H ov+o ns i-alir - 'rc> t -t-ve, o-Ph�x- 7 1wer veAormcd -+o 4e si+e, and locked -�ar ani' 'cinckiea- con C-F 60w my -fern on -i6 C)ld kbrt�) I?oaA Aould b au e Leen �Dafa I y cxpfr'owo ed Lobe n scck'cn� to mae cL torn as cfaw,bec� 4 o u e. 76-er�., (ay-e no mOLV c n5 $ QE a(I q��► o[c} c{�r i vers t�an u o�l nave rnn'e cn o i n s t j t e r-t-I)er I -�� mys�►��why'Wa- -aria'lular -fnr-re _ Pos31�ly Q rc�;c crF day sone. 6y 2 d 4W -fo ask +} o.+ the- (°o nn vn i t l-ee 6CL v a I a a k Or'e1a Rv?d ac+ +(3 recfii-P -T��)e ,+ua*! o r) with. Fev- 6s rer,no �al� c�-�;f..-�,e.- �o-ran le, �, i�- a� Gv'o 4-6er) oc,ce aPero ahk you -�:5e fur aifen-Fca ntr> fh�s f✓e e��_ otc n�v,�l Q SIGSBEE ROAD CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. , Mattituck,NY Address reply to: 251-42 61 n Avenue Little Neck,NY 11362 May 28,2019 uperviwn of Southolsor Scott Russell Vincent Orlando Tod Superintendent of Highways 53095 Main Road 275 Peconic Ln P.O. Box 1179 P.O. Box 178 Southold,N.Y. 11971-0959 Peconic,NY 1]958 Re: Sigsbee Road, Mattituck,NY Dear Supervisor Russell and Superintendent Orlando: Attached is a copy of my letter to you dated April 16,2019, following up to determine if the leaching pool drain was inspected after the significant rainfall of the past few weeks. According to some of the residents of Sigsbee road,the flooding was just as bad as it was before the pool was vacuumed out. Please advise what actions have been taken to address the flooding. Please also advise whether the rest of Sigsbee Road will be paved, and if so, when we can expect that to be done. Since no lines have yet been painted on the road, we are hopeful that the rest of the road will be paved this year, and lines painted when that has been accomplished. At the meeting of the Association this past Saturday,the problem of speeding cars was a major concern. As I'm sure you are aware, Peconic Bay Boulevard has become a well traveled road, leading to many cars speeding in both directions on Sigsbee Road. Last year the electric "Your Speed Is" sign which was placed in the middle of southbound Sigsbee Road was somewhat effective in deterring speeding, as was the occasional police presence on Peconic Bay Boulevard. We respectfully request that you take those measures again this summer. In addition, we respectfully request that the Town of Southold install stop signs on Peconic Bay Boulevard at its intersection with Sigsbee Road, so that the intersection has stop signs in all 4 directions. This will both protect pedestrians and hopefully deter speeders. Very truly yours, LEILI Linda A. Mule MAY 3 2019 President, Sigsbee Road Civic Association SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD r SIGSEEE ROAD CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. Mattituck,NY Address reply to: 251-42 61"Avenue Little Neck,NY 11362 April 16,2019 Supervisor Scott Russell Vincent Orlando Town of Southold Superintendent of Highways 53095 Main Road 275 Peconic Ln P.O. Box 1179 P.O. Box 178 Southold,N.Y. 11971-0959 Peconic,NY 11958 Re: Sigsbee Road,Mattituck,NY-Repaving and drainage Dear Supervisor Russell and Superintendent Orlando: In response to the letter from Mr. Orlando dated April 11, 2019,I would like to express my thanks and the appreciation of the residents of Sigsbee Road for the work done on the leaching pool drain, and for the promise to follow up with an inspection after the next significant rainfall to confirm that it is leaching properly. May I assume that if it is not leaching properly, appropriate action will be taken? With respect to the resurfacing of the road, Mr. Orlando's letter did not state when the decision would be made about which lucky Southold Town roads will be resurfaced. When that decision has been made,please advise me in writing as to whether the other half of Sigsbee Road will be one of the lucky roads, so that I may advise the members of the association. Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. Very truly yours, Linda A. Mule President, Sigsbee Road Civic Association )ptimufn https://mymail.optimum.netlappsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail/detail&fol... Fw: Bay Avenue stop sign he'' Bill Ruland <rulandfarm@yahoo.com> 5/30/19 7:58 pm W To Neb Braschich Can we please put this item on the June Agenda, Thank you William P. Ruland Town of Southold Deputy Supervisor Town Councilman E-mail:rulandfarm(a)-yahoo.com (mailto:rulandfarmayahoo.com) Phone- C. 631-566-4107; H. 631-298-9159 -----Forwarded Message From: gallolindav(a-Dverizon net(mailto:gallolindava-verizon.net) <gallolindavaverizon net (mailto:gallolindavCa)verizon.net)> To: rulandfarm(cDyahoo com (mailto:rulandfarma-yahoo.com) Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2019, 11:38:53 AM EDT Subject: Bay Avenue stop sign Dear Mr. Ruland, Thank you very much for your informative presentation at our latest Mattituck Laurel Civic Association meeting! Enjoyed it, and learned. Win:win! Pursuant to our exchange, I am writing to ask the Town of Southold to take a look at the t-intersection of Peconic Bay Blvd. and Bay Avenue in Mattituck. There is a pedestrian walkway that crosses Peconic Bay Blvd. at that intersection but only one stop sign for vehicular traffic: that on Peconic Bay Blvd. Since all walkers from Bay Avenue cross there to access Vets Beach and the playground, I propose adding two stop signs, one at the south bound corner of Bay Avenue (coming from the Main Road)and one on the north side (coming from Town of Southold public beach access.) This would bring all vehicular traffic to a stop, giving opportunity for pedestrians to cross safely, and drivers to put pedestrians first. I thank you for your consideration of my proposal. Additionally, while I have you, I would like to say a couple of things: Regarding the crosswalk on the Main Road at New Suffolk Avenue: perhaps adding a quiver with a couple of orange flags that people can use to cross will help. This is done in Florida and I have noticed carrying the flag gives pedestrians more clout, and that drivers respect the flags as symbols of authority. I have ridden my bicycle many times from Mattituck to Greenport, both on the Main and North Roads. I find the ride to be quite safe. In Cutchogue and Southold, with its Main Road parking, I have found drivers and pedestrians to be quite courteous. When in doubt, I ride in the middle of the car lane and have always felt that auto drivers respect my right to be there. Here's to the North Fork spintl Thanks for listening! Linda Gallo 1 of 1 6/15/2019,2:52 PM SOUTHOLD TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Town Hall P.0.Box 1179 53095 Main Read Southold,W 11971-0959 Phone(631)765-1889 Fax(631)765-1823 September 24, 2017 Ms. Marillyn Gilroy Secretary Marlene Lane Civic Association P. O. Box 1082 Mattituck, New York 11952 Dear Ms. Gilroy: As indicated at the Commission's monthly meeting of this date, this letter is the official response to your July 16th letter regarding your request for roadside signs along Peconic- Bay Boulevard. As stated, several Commissioners visited the sites, viewed the flow of traffic, and took pictures and measurements. Our determination is as follows: • Request for a three-way stop signs at this location along with a crosswalk is denied (probably a third request over the years) given that, as stated previously, sight distance is more than adequate, is not seen as a safety hazard, and a crosswalk would give a false sense of security. Given these reasons, the Commission is unable to support your request. Sincerely, Neboysha R. Brashich Chairman Cc: Supervisor Scott A. Russell Town Board May 29, 2019 � - Dear Mr.Neb Brashich, I am writing this letter to you with deep concern,hoping this will bring your attention to fatalities which have occurred and possible future disasters. I have lived in the Bayview area of Southold for over 30 years. In that time, I along with other residents of this area,have had to deal with cars speeding up and down Main Bayview Road.This has caused great fear for the safety of all who live here. In September 2016, a man and his dog died,and a woman was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital,after a head on collision on Main Bayview Road. Recently,a man was walking his dog on Main Bayview Rd.when a car speeding by ran over and killed the dog. This,along with many accounts from residents,of being forced off the road while walking, on their bikes, or running is reason for my deep concern. I have spoken with the Southold Town police regarding this matter,and they have tried to the best of their ability to help. They have monitored speeds with police units and the automatic speed detector. People continue to speed,making Main Bayview Rd.a very dangerous road for pedestrians and drivers. Main Bayview Road is a long road with nothing to inhibit the speed a car is traveling. This fact would encourage even the most careful driver to speed. I implore you to look at this issue with an objective view and see it as a problem. I am suggesting stop signs,or speed bumps, be placed along this road. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, DFCCC� 0VI JUN - 3 2019 Kim Gibbs SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE Main Bayview Road TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Southold OptimWn Inbox https://mymail.optimum.net/appsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&folder=d... v RE:Information Request Jamie Richter <iamie.richter@town southold ny.us> 5/30/19 8:27 am P To BRASHICH, Vincent Orlando Copy William Ruland, Martin Flatley ► Q 2 attachments View Download Neb REMEMBER that weal]need to review these plans but this is a start As far as Old North Road I think that some striping could fix the problem If you need me to get a price to do it in Thermoplastic lust let me know. I will leave the library issue with Marty Jamie James A. Richter James A.Richter,R.A. Stormwater Manager Office of the Engineer Town of Southold,New York Stormwater Management Control Plan Website: http-//www southoldtownny gov/index.aspx?rdd=l 95(http://www southoldtownny gov/index aspx9nid=195) Office: 631-765-1560 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s) Unauthorized interception,review,use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act If you are not the intended recipient,please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication From:BRASHICH[mailtomrbl@optonline.net(madto:nrbl@optoniine.net)J Sent:Wednesday,May 29,2019 1:54 PM To:Orlando,Vincent;Richter,Jamie Subject:Information Request Good Afternoon- As agreed at the last meeting, I need your recommendations for the memorandum to the Town Board for the following: 1.Traffic Safety Concern at Mattltuck-Laurel Library(Bill Ruland has already texted me on this-I believe Marty you were going to investigate and give me your final decision) 2.Old North Road&Youngs Avenue Safety Concern-Guess all three of you need to come up with a solution&recommendation 3.Colored Striping on 2 parking lots-Love Lane-Jamie you were to come up with the design as discussed with Bill and provide this Information to us on the Commission prior to the next meeting Thank you Neb ATTENTION This email came from an external source.Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 of 1 6/15/2019,3:11 PM co N 1p dp do dodp It wt IWOO lot w o of I awd .... .. .... 6. ------ ......... ............... .............. . 155 1.o , KondY SD. iL m RE LC W1 PD ---------------- :1 t _ - I t ExisflngSidemlk -'t_�S74MSW; .......—-------- 00 SOM AVM ONE WAY URM DEAN'S Parking Lot I 19 TYR O `�I�nIIJ. a RED - ONE HOUR PARKING W � WHITE - ALL DAY PARKING ALL DAY&OVER NIGHT PARKING (MAXIMUM TWO(2)DAYS) EXISTING BUILDING E Pike Street Street ParkingLot - Mattituck- Mattituck nOw 1oM`yYTNeI C° v\ v\ -�../" e�YSNsI CP It,Nortn ,\ O �\ •do l38 N 00 'oo 100 --------------- �� o. RW`0�6 o IR z ' IR I 4D Kona\no E .wvuv..mcw I . &Y °SRpdOc m RED - ONE HOUR PARKING WHITE - ALL DAY PARKING I a ro moi,uc � wow poc ' i �011lW k ' ALL DAY&OVER NIGHT PARKING (MAXIMUM TWO(2)DAYS) sxw o°w" OLD SOW AVENGE ONE WAY STREET DEAN'S Parking Lot Typ ]I I8'-0•x 18'-0• I y. O ' RED ONE HOUR PARKING yP ,9 p• �gw. {�8;p. +yiv, ti„r�'S�, S?L4;�7 I 9A* WHITE - ALL DAY PARKING I "g' ALL DAY & OVER NIGHT PARKING (MAXIMUM TWO (2) DAYS) EXISTING BUILDING I Equal I Pike Street Parking Lot - Mattituck Dptimum Inbox https://mymail.optirnum_netlappsuite/#!!&app=io.ox/mail&folder=d... RE:Information Request Vincent Orlando <vincent.orlando@town southold.ny.us> 5/31119 8:15 am Q To BRASHICH, Jamie Richter, Martin Flatley ► % 3 attachments View Download Please see the attached picture of the old North road Young save intersection. In my opinion,"IF"people drive safely and the correct speed limit,there is plenty of room to pass each other. I would paint more of the double yellow line back further(Eastward)to make it clear you can go this way. Have a nice weekend Vincent Orlando Town of Southold Superintendent of Highways Office 631-765-3140 vincent orlando@town southold ny.us(mailto:vzncent.oTlando@town.southol&ny.us) CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s) Unauthorized Interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the Intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. From:BRASHICH[mailto,nrblPoptonline net(mailto•nrblCCDoptonline netjl Sent:Wednesday,May 29,20191:54 PM To:Orlando,Vincent<vincent orlandoOtown southold.ny.us(mailto:vincent.orlandoCeptown.southold.ny.0 >; Richter,Jamie 4amie Richter(@town southold.ny.us(mailtoJamie.RichterCDtown.southold.ny.usj> Subject:Information Request Good Afternoon- As agreed at the last meeting, I need your recommendations for the memorandum to the Town Board for the following 1 Traffic Safety Concern at Mattituck-Laurel Library(Bill Ruland has already texted me on this-I believe Marty you were going to investigate and give me your final decision) 2 Old North Road&Youngs Avenue Safety Concern-Guess all three of you need to come up with-a solution&recommendation 3 Colored Striping on 2 parking lots-Love Lane-Jamie you were to come up with the design as discussed with Bill and provide this Information to us on the Commission prior to the next meeting Thank you Neb ATTENTION-This email came from an external source Do not open attachments or click on links from unknown senders or unexpected emails. 1 of 1 6/15/2019,3:13 PM Dptimum Re—New Suffolk Annual Meeting Printout https://mymail.optimum.net/appsuite/v=7.8.4-49.2019U222.Ujl11�/p... Bill Ruland <rulandfarm@yahoo.com> 6/6/19 7:42 am Re: New Suffolk Annual Meeting To opajim <opajim@opton line.net>• BRASHICH <nrb1@optonline.net> Good morning gentlemen, On tuesday the town board put in place the funding for the New Suffolk traffic study project. We were unable to get the resolution on in time for the evening meeting to award the contract to AKRF. The award and the authorization for the Supervisor to sign the contract will be on June 18. Will keep you posted, Regards, WPR William P. Ruland Town of Southold Deputy Supervisor Town Councilman E-mail:rulandfarm(abyahoo.com Phone- C. 631-566-4107; H. 631-298-9159 On Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 06:25:16 PM EDT, BRASHICH <nrb1 _optonline.net>wrote. Hi Jim - Nothing has been decided, pending the forthcoming study. Engineering got 2 proposals but Controller is asking for 3-do not know whether the Town Bord will be satisfied with 2 received. Maybe Bill knows more about this. Neb On June 5, 2019 at 5:16 PM opajim < opaiimCaD-optonline.net>wrote: i Bill, Neb j I will be attending our hamlet's civic association annual meeting on Saturday. I am sure to be asked what the status of transportation'issues in New Suffolk. f First thing comes to mind is parking and First St across from Legends. { Second will be a so-called"parking study." Would you please fill me in on the latest on these, so I will be able to be responsive at the meeting? I'm certain people will also ask about the use of the boat ramp, beach use, speeding, etc. but these are the j "regular' concerns that I hear every year and that the town continues to struggle with.As is customary, I will inform them that the transportation commission is an advisory body to the town board, and citizens with concerns are welcome at both meetings. Thanks, Jim 1 of 1 6/6/2019, 10:13 AN Dptiinign Re_Transportation Printout https://mymail.optimum.net/appsuite/v=7.8.4-49.20190404.000001/p... Bill Ruland<rulandfarm@yahoo.com> 6/10/19 6:49 pm Re: Transportation To nrb1@optonline.net<nrb1@optonline.net> .Jamie Richter<jamie.richter@town.southold.ny.us> This is the third such meeting, Scott Denis and myself have attended previous meetings. plan on attending as I have had discussions with the Riverhead Supervisor and Councilwoman Giglio William P. Ruland Town of Southold Deputy Supervisor Town Councilman E-mail:rulandfarm c(D.yahoo.com Phone- C..631-566-4107; H. 631-298-9159 On Monday, June 10, 2019, 02:23:27 PM EDT, Richter, Jamie<Jamie.Richterla)town.southold.ny.us>wrote: Neb & Bill FYI I saw this invite to a meeting with Riverhead Town regarding Transportation. I also copied Bill because he is our liaison to the Transportation Commission. I am sending this to both of you because it is the first I have seen anything about this meeting. I am reasonably sure that this is a Town Board level meeting but I do not know who has been notified about it. Nor do I know who Scott and/or the Board will want to attend this meeting. I know we have a Commission Meeting on the 17th and that this might be discussed then. Just letting you both know that Riverhead is apparently reaching out about traffic issues. Jamie James A. Richter James A. Richter,R.A. Stormwater Manager Office of the Engineer 1 of 2 6/12/2019, 12:30 PM TOWN OF RIVERHE" t _ LAURA JENS-SMITH,TOWN SUPERVISOR 200 Howell Avenue,Riverhead,NY 11901 Tel:(631)727-3200/Fac(631)727-6712 RECEIVED May 30,2019 JUN 10 2019 Dear Community Stakeholder, LOU�to CT-TOWn Planning Board The Town of Riverhead is reconvening the North Fork Traffic Task Force in order to build on the progress made at our previous meeting, and find workable solutions going forward. Many great ideas came out of our November meeting that the Town of Riverhead will be implementing for this coming season,and we are hoping to capitalize on our momentum. The Town is inviting stakeholders ranging from the farming community, the business community,and federal,state and local agencies to have this important conversation about an issue that faces our residents. I ask that you join us on Tuesday June 25th at 6:00 PM in Riverhead Town Hall to continue our discussion.Please bring your ideas to this summit,so that we can continue to incorporate them into a larger plan of action Please RSVP by Tuesday June 18th to either 631-727-3200 ext.654 or email us at supervisorQtownof riverheadny.gov. Thank you for your assistance as we work together to find solutions to this problem. I Best regards, Laura Jens-Smith Town Supervisor Town of Riverhead SCOTT A.RUSSELL Stff OJI(=� Town Hall,53095 Route 25 SUPERVISOR ' S ��? P.O.Box 1179 Southold,New York 11971- 0959 Fax(631)765-1823 �,} Telephone(631)765-1889 OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR TOWN OF SOUTHOLD MEMORANDUM To: Southold Town Committee/Commission Chair(s) From: Supervisor Scott A. Russell Qp Date: June 11, 2019 Re: Annual Fishers Island Town Board Meeting-August 7, 2019 The Annual Southold Town Board Fishers Island Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 7, 2019. This meeting is an excellent opportunity for the residents of Fishers Island to meet and speak to their representatives on a federal, state, county and town level.We invite you, as the committee chair, to join us for this meeting and ask that you come prepared to respond to questions that may arise pertaining to your committee. On August 7t', the Fishers Island Ferry must depart at 10:00 a.m. sharp from the Plum Island Ferry Dock, 40550 Main Road in Orient, arriving on Fishers Island at approximately 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served from approximately 12:00-1:15,followed by the Town Board Meeting at 1:30 in the school gymnasium. The F.I. Ferry will depart Fishers Island at 2:30, returning to Orient Point at approximately 4:00 p.m. Dress is casual. As in past years, the Department of Homeland Security procedures must be followed in order for us to use the Plum Island Animal Disease Center(PIADC) docking property: • Each person's full name and country of citizenship must be provided to my office when you RSVP and we will compile a check-in list. Those not on the list will be denied access to the boat. • All visitors entering the PIADC parking lot must be prepared to show government-issued identification with photograph (e.g. driver's license). • Attendees should plan to arrive early for the check-in process at the security gate. The ferry cannot wait and will leave the dock promptly at 10:00 a.m. • Except in an official capacity, no weapons are allowed. • Packages, briefcases and other containers in your immediate possession are subject to inspection. • Please make every effort to carpool with Town employees if possible. Please RSVP as soon as possible but no later than Friday, July 19th. 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Skis a:aseiis' TaAA,Iaav e p v'r e Neto fork gimeo Building a Maritime Highway Across the Long Island Sound Owners of one of the first hybrid cargo vessels ever built hope to develop a shipping route from Connecticut to Long Island, easing truck traffic on congested roadways. By Ira Breskin May 31, 2019 [What you need to know to start the day: Get New York Today in your inbox.] Anyone who has driven on I-95 through Connecticut or on the Long Island Expressway has experienced the heavy traffic and congestion.What if there were a way to reduce delays by diverting cargo and transporting it by boat across the Long Island Sound — a sort of marine highway—instead? Robert Kunkel, a retired marine engineer,is trying to do just that. He will soon start a freight ferry service, called-Harbor Harvest, which is named for an artisanal grocery store and cafe in Norwalk, Conn.,that he has run with his wife, Marilyn, since 2015. The concept is simple.An environmentally friendly boat will haul locally made products and other cargo between Norwalk and Huntington, N.Y., on Long Island.At both locations, Harbor Harvest warehouses will store the goods and serve as pickup points. Besides carrying its own freight for resale, Harbor Harvest will also transport goods for other companies, perhaps even small packages. This service, to begin in a couple of weeks, will be cheaper, quicker and greener than trucking, according to Mr. Kunkel. "We want to bring back regional waterborne transportation at a reasonable cost to areas that want locally produced food," said Mr. Kunkel,who also operates a ship design and construction management firm. httnc•//www nvtimPc rnm/x(119/(15/;1/nvrPainn/lnnu-iclanrl-cnnnrl-harhnr-harvPct html 619nni Q L U11U111�, M i.i1L1141111V 111611��Y' 1>ViV VV .•.V 1/V11�1V14.11.1U AlV U11U 111V 1�V1Y 1 Vll> 1L11VJ i UbV v Vi ✓ J X14 �^yw{M,� �_v+...-4-. ±:u'ir• n�... 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Its Freight NYC initiative has proposed building a$25 million marine terminal on the East River for suppliers serving the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, said Andrew Genn, the senior vice president of ports and terminals for the organization. "We support marine highway investments so far as they can reduce highway congestion in New York City," Mr. Genn said. httnc•//www nvtimPc rnm/?(119/05/11,/nvrPainn/lnnu-iclnnri-cn»n(i-harhnr-harvPct ht-ml 6/90M 9 LNalullab u avivaa�aaaav a.a.abaa vv aa, a avavu� �aav ivaas a.Vauaau vvuaau aaav avv vv a.vaa� aauav� a.ubv r vi r J Harbor Harvest is fundamentally different from most earlier,federally backed water transport efforts that focused on delivering large loads housed in shipping containers, and failed, Mr. Kunkel said. Harbor Harvest will transport small quantities of goods, much of it perishable,in a new $2.8 million, 65-foot aluminum catamaran. Named Captain Ben Moore,the boat will be able to cross the sound in about 45 minutes, Mr. Kunkel said, adding that it would take a truck at least twice that long to drive between the same points. A two-member crew will operate the Captain Ben Moore, which is believed to be among the first hybrid cargo vessels built in the United States. The boat's electric hybrid engine will run on batteries. Shore-side power units,located on piers near each of the Harbor Harvest warehouses,will recharge the boat's batteries between trips. .�<(!: �m ,e '!i:J K..'-,S. L+Y:; tr•;• :: 4 .'i'.t._ Y. T,••-:>-.-. i=�.�--;•.^s—•..a...•.--..-r.: .5.x '>':<-;•,:x a5., r;'s' $£:�k. ;�.i, u�`.�`y e--'.•A `<;'>L'i i^^ x.78.. .t,:• . _- 4;..-i�;�-'-.,��'••r,-` .: ,�a�. 'a'-` '��+':,."•`��• `z?' ,'r �:g•--`� !s s i.: .Vit, .�,..r,' ;s ;a;'`s"-+a:�::.:^ _ - � r`•* ;- `,;, .: ,moi;•'=' •"i<: _ ,17 - t ,;d;.,. ,,,g;•�.".i'. � .•3� ,'� _ _:.<tY.,''.'• ',j4 w4. 7� Lam„ �. '7t-..:. r 'xr,- x- _ •a�, tt 4 .::r:.". 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Some local companies, such as Fossil Farms, a natural meat company in Boonton, N.J., are planning to use Harbor Harvest as a distributor to expand its market. Larry Penner, a transportation historian and a former program manager for the Federal Transit Administration, called the project "intriguing and worthwhile" because it did not involve building a tunnel or a bridge across Long Island Sound. "It could pay big dividends," he said. A grant from the Transportation Department's Maritime Administration should help defray the cost of building a second, sister boat and buying loading equipment, Mr. Kunkel said. (Those receiving marine highway grants are obligated to use the funds to expand services,not to cover start-up costs.) EW YORK CONN. Norwalk Derecktor Shipyards, Hudson Mamaroneck River N.J. SUFFOLK Garvies Huntington W. 125th Hunts Point St. Point NASSAU Atlantic Ocean Red Hook 20 MILES By The New York Times It is possible that the second Harbor Harvest boat will deliver goods,to Hunts Point, or the new ferry terminal and boat basin at Garvies Point in Glen Cove, N.Y., Mr. Kunkel said. He has also received queries about providing service between Norwalk and 125th Street in Manhattan, or to Red Hook in Brooklyn. If successful, the shipping initiative could be the beginning of a bolder movement to reduce congestion and pollution, said Mark H. Buzby, administrator of the United States Maritime Administration,which has been instrumental in identifying new water routes and providing start-up capital to efforts like Harbor Harvest. htt.,a•/%ininv ntvtimac /nvrPainn/lnno-iclnnti-cnnnd-harhnr-harvi ct lltml 6/7/7()19 1 "America's inland waterways can and should again be a national economic asset and an integrated part of the nation's broader transportation system," Mr. Buzby said. A version of this article appears in print on June 2,2019,on Page MB7 of the New York edition with the headline: Building a Maritime Highway Across the Sound httnc•//www nvtimPc rnm/9019/0VII/nvraoinn/lnnu-iclanrl-cnnnrl-harhnr-harvPct html 6/9/9019