HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPD-11/13/2003 Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattituck
Park District held on November 13, 2003, at the Park District Office at 12900 Main
Road,Mattituck,New York,with Commissioners Gerard Goehringer,Chairman,and
Jerome Zuhoski present,together with John Cushman, Treasurer,Madeline Haas,
Secretary, Gail Faiarcloth,Gate Guard Attendant,James Cox, Sr., Crew Chief Leader,
and Gail Wickham,Attorney for the Park District. Commissioner Walter Sabat was
absent.
At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Goehringer swore in Gail Faircloth and Barbara
Goehringer, as Tellers of Election, for the voting of a Commissioner for a three year .
term due to Walter Sabat's term terminating December 31,2003.
On motion of Jerome Zuhoski, seconded by Gerard Goehringer and carried the
minutes of the September 11,2003 meeting were approved as presented.
No meeting to be held in October.
On motion of Gerard Goehringer, seconded by Jerome Zuhoski and carried the
Treasurer's report was approved as presented below and the following bills were ordered
paid:
Cash $ 3,317.39
Cash in MBIA/CLASS 142,908.88
Accounts Receivable 0.00
Total Assets $ 146,298.27
BILLS ORDERED PAID:
All Island Equipment Corporation 410.36
AT&T 20.30
Verizon Wireless 181.47
Bergo Janitorial Supply, Inc. 196.80
CITGO Petroleium Corporation 632.20
CF.Van Duzer Gas Service Inc. 101.00
Farm Family Life Insurance Co. 400.00
Grease Kutters,Inc. 590.00
Island Portables 237.00
Kim Prokop 35.70
All Pro Auto Parts,Inc. 116.42
LIPA 773.52
Verizon 93.31
Orlowski Hardware Company,Inc. 445.65
Eastern Tire 15.00
Suffolk County Water Authority 14.43
Shamrock Tree Expert Co. 650.00
Southold Town Dept. Solid Waste 721.60
The State Insurance Fund 1,064.97
Times/Review Newspapers 45,80
Tandy Plumbing&Heating 300.00
Postmaster 37.00
Barbara Goehringer 20.00
Gail Faircloth 20.00
Russell C. Nine 811.77
Total amount: $ 7,935.27
Chairman Goehringer reported on the new building. Warren Sambach,Architect,
has finally gotten the Energy and Federal Guide Lines completed. The papers are ready
to be written. Mr. Goehringer called Mr. Damon,the site plan reviewer in the State
Building Department. (The site plan papers and building construction papers which
have to meet the new State code adopted by New York State last January.) Mr. Sambach
has informed Mr. Goehringer that he has spoken to the builder almost every day.
On motion of Gerry Goehringer, seconded by Jerry Zuhoski and carried,Mr.
Sambach and friend are to be taken out to dinner.
Gerry Goehringer reported that the closing of the park at Veterans Park has
worked out well. Gail Faircloth is seeing that it is being done.
A letter has been received from the Mattituck Fire Department giving the Park
District permission to use the fire house for our meetings commencing December 11,
2003 and each month thereafter until the new building at Veterans Park,Peconic Bay
Boulevard,Mattituck, is completed.
A snow plow was discussed. The Lodge building has to be plowed and kept clean
because of the use the Lodge gets from Boy Scouts and other organizations. It was
reported that a plow is being purchased at a cost not to exceed$4,000.00 and is to be put
on the truck. It will be taken care of as soon as Jimmy gets notification the plow is ready.
Commissioners are to have fill work done at Bailey Beach. Crushed concrete is
to be used up above and stone blend down on the driveway.
The drain at Baileys Beach has been filled in and the rain water problem seems
much better..
A discussion about fencing around the construction side at Peconic Bay
Boulevard for safety reasons was had. Fencing will be put up from the swings and go
southerly.
Gail Wickham brought up the issue of a change in the statute of the Mattituck
Park District relative to letting at least one woman to act as a commissioner.
Gerry Goehringer suggested the possibility of asking Senator LeValle to offer a
resolution to grant the Commissioners of the Park District a stipend.
Gerry Goehringer also brought up the possibility of getting permission to use the
old tank property on Route 48 and also the use of the building for a work shop while the
new construction is going on.
It was reported that there is a major problem at Wolf Pit Lake. The willow tree
was blown down in the storn and one-half of it is in the lake. Mr. Shipman cleaned up
what was on the ground. Secretary to speak to Gail Wickham regarding the removal of
the tree in the lake and cutting the tall growth around the lake.
On motion of Gerry Goehringer, seconded by Jerry Zuhoski and carried,Kathy
Ellis to be hired to close and open the gates at Veterans Park,Peconic Bay Boulevard,
Mattituck. The pay was set at $7.50 per hour.
On motion of Gerry Goehringer, seconded by Jerry Zuhoski and carried,
Alexander Martin was terminated as a laborer of the Park District as of October 1,2003.
On motion of Gerry Goehringer, seconded by Jerry Zuhoski and carried,the
following Resolution modifying the 2003 budget is as follows:
RESOLVED TO MOVE FROM:
Beach Attendants $ 1,300.00
Site Improvements 10,000.00
Office Stationery 250.00
Electric 2,500.00
Equipment Repairs 2,000.00
Lifeguards 5,000.00
TO:
Equipment $ 8,000.00
Supplies and Materials 7,500.00
Telephone 350.00
Site Maintenance 3,000.00
Postage 100.00
Permits 2,100.00
Jerry Zuhoski is to go to Miller and Environmentals to look at a sand sifter and
get a price on same.
Jim Cox reported the fence at Veterans Park is up and completed.
Commissioners discussed preserving the building at Veterans' Park which has
been used for the concession stand. With renovations it could be used by some of the
organizations that have been using the Main Road property. No decision has been made.
Signs regarding the right-of-way are to be done and put up by Jim Cox.
Secretary to approach Gail Wickham as to what information is to be used for the signs.
No further business to come before the meeting, on motion of Jerry Zuhoski,
seconded by Gerry Goehringer and carried,the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Madeline S. Haas, Secretary
At 9:00 p.m. the polls were declared closed and the results of the Tellers counting the
ballots were as follows:
Number of voters registered 29
Number of ballots counted 29
Number ballots cast for
TOM McCAFFERY for Commissioner 29
Number ballots void 29
Tom McCaffery declared obtaining the position of Commissioner of the Mattituck
Park District for a term of three (3)years commencing January 1,2004.