HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-03/18/1980-SSOUTHOLD TO~N BOARD
Special Meeting
March 18, 1980
WORK SESSION
The Board discussed the Suffolk County Civil 'Service list for
Police Officer which was requested by the Supervisor. The first
name on the list is Alfred Flakowksi, Jr., Main Road,Peconic.
Chief Cataldo was directed by the Board to begin the processing
of Mr. Falkowski for employment. The next Police Academy school
begins later this month.--Chief Cataldo stated that if Mr. ~alkowski
is hired the Police Departmetn will still be short at least two
police Officers.
6:30 P.M. - Suffolk County Legislator Gregory Blass met with the
Board to discuss Robins Island. He stated that Presiding Officer
Anthony Noto has called a special session of the Suffolk County
Legislature on April 24th and 30th to discuss with east end super-
visors whether it is their desire that the open space policy be
pursued, or any other projects, which would add to the price tag
of Peconic County, Supervisor Pell said they would also discuss
the feasibility study and referendum for Peconic County. Mr.
Blass sadi that the idea of acquisition of Robins Island is not as
foregone as one might think. Mr. Blass submitted two draft resolutions
to the Town Board for consideration. One resolution addresses itself
to the a~quisition of development rights of Robins Island and the
other tO'~!a~thoriZing the Department of Land Management and Public
Works to take all immediate steps for the proper mapping and
ap~rai~ s. necessary for the initiati°N if a public hearing in
accord the requirments for the condemnation of the property.
Mr. aid that any legislation that goes before ~he County
leu he would see that whatever legislation the Town wants
included. There would be public hearings on the
la,ute levels. The home rule concept will be followed
~e~y --Mr. Frank Bear was also present along with Mrs. ~
M.J. Brooks and Maureen Tuthill. Mr. Bear said they
1 of 1550 signatures.on the Save Robins Island
He asked that the Town Board keep an open~mi~d. He
hopes that it will eventually come to a point where the Town Board
co'id, ~h stated provisions, adopt a resolution recommending the
a~c~uisit~on of RObins Island as a nature preServe. L--County Legis-
lager'Bi'ss suggested that County Executive Cohalan be contacted
and aske~ to be prepared to discuss this issue at his Town Forum in
SoBthoi~ilo~ Marc~ 26th. He also suggested that Mr. Cohalan be asked
~o invit~ Dr. Koppelman to be with him at that time.
Chief Carl Cataldo said he has received a report made by the Budget
Review Office of the County of Suffolk entitled "Analysis of Police
Charges~--DiStrict/General Fund dated March 6, 1980, He said the
report has some astounding statistics and charges which could
possiblyadd $800,000 per year in taxes for the police district ina~
Southold Town. There will be a meeting at Holiday Inn on
Friday, March 21st at 7:30 P.M. to discuss this report. County
Legislator Blass said he would be at that meeting. Supervisor
Pell said he would be there along with the Police Committee.
A special meeting of the Southold Town Board was held at 7:~5 P.M.,
Tuesday, March 18, 1980 at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold
New York. Supervisor Pell opened the meeting wi%h[~h~ following
p~esent:
Supervisor William R. Pell III
Councilman Henry W. Drum
Councilman John J. Nickles
Councilman Lawrence Murdock, Jr.
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry~
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker
Deputy Supervisor Marie Bauer Johnson
MARCH 18, 1980 Special Meeting
On motion of Councilman Sullivan seconded by Councilman Dru~,~it was
RESOLVED that those>bills audited on March 11, 1980 by the Southold
Town Board he and hereby are ordered paid: General Fund Whole Town
bills in the amount of $103,638.14; General Fund Part Town bills in
the amount of $57,869.31; Highway Department bills in the amount of
$35,352.14; and Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of
$54,476.31.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Sullivan, Councilman
Murdock, Councilman Nickles, Councilman Drum, Supervisor Pell.
This resolution was declared duly adopted..~
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded~by Councilman Murdock, it was
RESOLVED that Patrick Carrig, Southold, New York be and he hereby
is ordered to be paid $2,000. of~his $4,000 bill for bulkhead work
completed at the B~shes Creek B~idge.
Vote of the TOwn Board: Ayes: Councilman Sullivan, Councilman
Murdock, Councilman Nickles, Councilman Drum, Supervisor Pell.
This ~esolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Murdock, seconded by Councilman Nickles
WHEREAS, Alvah B. Goldsmith, Sr. faithfully served the Town of
Southold as a Southold Town Trustee for 34 years, setting the
highest standards of public service and devotion to the people
of the Town of Southold, and
WHEREAS, Alvah B. Goldsmith, Sr. died on March 16, 1980,
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Town Board of the Town of Southold do
hereby RESOLVE in appreciation and memorium of Alvah B. Goldsmith
Sr. to try to achieve the high standards of public service and
devotion to the people of Southold exhibited by him.
Vote of the Tow~ Board: Ayes: Councilman Sullivan, Councilman
Murdock, Councilman Nicene,, Councilman Drum, Supervisor Pell.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
(The Twon Clerk was directed to forward a copy of this resolution
to the Goldsmith family.)
Correspondence has 'been received from A.$. Taormina, Director of
Marine Resources, N.Y.S., D.E.C. relative to the reconstruction of
the Causeway at East Marion. Mr. Taormina seems confident from
his point of view that there would be no damage if the N.Y.S., D.O.T.
proceeded as planned. The Board has tried diligently to prevent~.harm
to the waters of Peconic Bay and Dam Pond which they felt'mig~ht
result from this construction. Supervisor Petl was ~e~uested to
ask the D.E.C. to conduct monitoring studies before the start of
construction and after its completion to confirm that no p~llution
has resulted from the construction.
On mo~ion of C~uncilman Murdock, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the~e being no further business to come before this
Town Board meeting ~adjournment be called at 7:40 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Sullivan, Councilman
Murdock, Councilman Nickles, Councilman Drum, Supervisor Pell.
·his resolution was declared duly ad~pted.
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