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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
February 6, 1979
MORNING SESSION
Mr. David Spohn, Orient, and Mr. John Duell, East Marion, spoke
to the Board relative to the airport study, Mr. Spohn is a member
of the ~Airp0~t Committee. Councilman Drum said the committee
will have a report by the first of March.
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on Tuesday,
February 6, 1979 at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold,
New York. Supervisor Martocchia opened the meeting at 3:00 P.M.
with the following present:
Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia
Councilman James Homart
Justice Martin Surer
Councilman Henry W. Drum
Councilman William R. Pell III
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker
Highway Superintendent Raymond C. Dean
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry
Absent: Justice Francis T. Doyen
On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 23, 1979 and January 30,
1979 Southold Town Board meeting be and hereby are approved as
submitted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman DmU~,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen. This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by Councilman Homart, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meetin~ of the Southold Town Board
will be held at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, February 22, 1979.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent':
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
The audit will be completed during the recess of this meeting.
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the January 1979 reports of the Supervisor, Town Clerk,
Building Department, Assessors, Police Department, Dog Warden, Bay
Constable, Highway Department, Fishers Island Ferry District and
Justice Suter, be and hereby are accedpted and ordered placed on file~
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolation was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia:
t. Receipt of a negative declaration and notice of ~mplete ~
application from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation upon application of Marian B. Pell, Greenport, for
permission to construct a timber dock and dredge in front of bulk-
head at Atlantic Avenue, Sterling Basin, Greenport. Comments will
be received until February 21, 1979. (.Councilman Pell stated that
Marian B. Pell is his wife.)
2. Application to the Corps of Army Engineers by Richard
Greene for permission to install a ramp and attached floating pier
at Jockey Creek, Seln Road, Southold. Objections will be received
until February 12, 1979.
3. Receipt of a resume from James C. Henderson, Nassau Point
Road, Cutchogue for consideration on' the Board of Assessment Review.
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4. Letter from the Matti~uck Fire District asking that they
be notified if and when the low band police car radios are disp6sed
of.---The same request has been made by the Orient Fire District.
5. Letter from the Floyd Memorial Library, Sou~hold Free Library,
Cutchogue Free Library and Mattituck Free Library asking when a meeting
can be arranged between the libraries and the Town Board to discuss
their 1980 budget.---A date will be set for March.
6. Letter from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development inviting a Section 8 Existing Housing Program Application
for Fiscal Year 1979. This program is to engage or assist in the
development or operation of housing for low-income families.---The
Board is not interested in submitting such an application.
7. Receipt of a letter from ~he New YORK State Department of
Transportation to Dr. J.J. Callis, Director of the Plum Island
Animal Disease Center relative to a study of the se~ wall between
Orient and East Marion. They state they are developing a project
to make major repairs to the entire length of the sea wall and are
porposing to resurface Route 25 in that area, as w~tl as resurface
the parking area between the road and the sea wall, and improve the
drainage in the area and reconstruct the shoulders on Route 25. This
project should be under way in approximately one year.---If there is
any immediate emergency the Regional Office will make repairs.
8. Letter from the New York State Department of Transportation
that the pavement marking contract has been completed, with the
exception of the railroad warning signs-~which will be ~rected at
a futute date Under a separate contract.
9. Letter from the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation relative to the shellfish management program.---There
is a meeting scheduled for 11:30 A.M. tomorrow with Mr. Hendrickson
of Shellfish Management, the Town Board and Baymen's Association.
10. Letter from William J. Kranz, Sr. King Street, Orient
relative to his 'feelings on a proposed full-service airport at
Orient Point.
11. Receipt of a letter from Mrs. Mable P. Lytle stating
a serious sight problem precludes the practicability of her serving
another regular term on the Board of Assessment Review. Mrs. Lytle's
term does not end until February 22nd.
12. Receipt of a resume from Margaret L. Conway for a position
on the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council.---The Board interviewe~
Mrs. Conway during the morning session.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by Councilman Homan, it was
RESOLVED that Margaret L. Conway be an~ she hereby is appointed to
the Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council for a two year term
beginning February 6, 1979 and expiring February 6, 1981, to fill
the vacancy Created by the resignation of John Mulhall.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by councilman ~oman, it was
RESOLVED that the resolution appointing Margaret L. ~Cbnw~y to the
Conservation Advisory Council to fill the vacancy created by
resignation of John Mulhall, be amended to read: to fill the
vacancy as the seventh member on ths Southold TOwn Conservation
Advisory Council.
Vote of %he Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homart, Justice Surer, Supervisor Martocchia, Absent:
Justice Doyen.
· This resolution was declared duly adopted.
(Whereas Mr. John Mulhall has not resigned in writing from the.
COn'servation Advisory Council, The Town Clerk was instructed to
write to Mr. Mulhall asking for his formal resiqnati, on in w~iti~g~---
Mr. Mulhall was appointed in January for a tw~ year term, but has
decided he does not have the time t~ devote to this position.}
Supervisor Martocchia:
13. Letter fro~ Andre MoraillOn, Ackerly Pond Lane, Southold,
stating that since last November his property has been~flooded not
less than four times because of ftooding on L'ow~r Road.---A copy of
this letter ~has been transmitted to Highway Superintendent Dena.
' There has been considerable flooding in many areas of the Town and
the Town is in the process of purchasing property ~or drainage
purposes in three areas, and will purchase others w~en funds are
available. Drainage has been made a part of the Small Cities
Grant P~ogram application.
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On motion of ouncilman Homan, seconded by Councilman Pell, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and she is hereby authorized to
advertise for bids for the sale of the "Blue Bell" Police Boah,
when specifications have been prepared.
Vote of the Town Board: ayes= Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion ~ Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is'authorized to
advertise for bids for the purchase of two new outboard motors,
installed, with warranty and maintenance within the Town, for %he
Bay Constable Mako boat, when the proper specifications have been
prepared.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justi~ce Surer, ~Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Homan, it was
RESOLVED that the House Numbering System as developed by the Southold
Town Building Department, and presently being used by the Building
Department, be and hereby is adopted as the official Housing Number~
ing System for the Town of Southold.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Suter, Seconded by Councilman Dru, it was
RESOLVED that the southold Senior Citizens be and they hereby are
granted permission to contract for one bus at $173.00 to take them
to the Nassau Coliseum for the Flower Show on March 7, 1979, providing
the funds are available in the Senior Citizen budget.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Dr~Lm,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island
Ferry District be and hereby are authorized to advertise for bids
for the repair of the Yale Fork Lift, Model G51P-040-CRS-G.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Su%er, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold requests the
enactment of Assembly bill No. 1288, entitled "An ACT in relation
to authorizing the governing, body of the Town of Southold to make
certain permanent appointments for the position of police officer,"
and the Town Clerk to ocomplete the necessary forms and submit them
to the New York State Assembly.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Couniccilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold requests the
enactment of Senate bill NO. 1002, entitled "An ACT in relation to
authorizing the governing body of the Town of Southold to make
certain permanent appointments for the position of police officer,"
and th~,'Town Clerk to complete the necessary forms and submit them
to the New York State Senate.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice D~yen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia be and he hereby is
authorized to write to the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers,
requesting a time schedule for dredging the Mattituck Inlet.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter~ ~pervisor~Martocchia. Absent~:
~ustice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Justice S~ter stated that he also feels the Coast Guard .should be
contacted pertaining to the red buoy in Mattituck Inlet.,~ whfch he
believes to be in the wron~ position and very dangerous... The
Coast Guard should check it out and verify its location.
Supervisor Martocchia:
14. Receipt of a letter from Dr. Joseph J. Lizewski requesting
funds for the Peconic Soccer League, North Fork Zone.---This will be
taken into consideration along with the other youth activities.
Moved by Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum,
WHEREAS the Southold Town Board by resolution dated September 26,
1978 advertised for sealed bids for the general construction of
a Senior Citizen and Youth Center, and
WHEREAS on December 22, 1978 at 11:00 A.M. two sealed bids were
received and opened for the plumbing contract and the firm of
Metro Plumbing East, P.O. Box 347, Aquebogue, New York was
determined to be the lowest responsible bidder, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that Metro Plumbing ~ast, P.O. Box 347, Aquebogue, New York
be and hereby is awarded the contract for the plumbing construction
of the Senior Citizen and Youth Center at the net bid price of
$10,240.00 and be it further
RESOLVED that Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia be and he hereby
is authorized to enter into a contract with Metro Plumbing East
for the plumbing construction of the Senior Citizen and Youth
Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilmah Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was delcared duly adopted.
Moved by Councilman Pell, secon~d by Justice Surer,
%[HEREAS'tke Southold Town Board by resolution date~d S~ptembeir 26,
1978 advertised for sealed bids for the gene~at construction of
a Senior Citizen and Youth Center~ and
WHEREAS on December 22, 1978 at 11:00 .~.M three sealed bfds were
received and opened for the hsating and air cond±t~oning construction,
and the firm of Thsrmal Comfort, /nc., 25 A Cartough Road, Bohemia,
New York w~s determined to be th~ lo,est responsible b~dder, now
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that Thermal Comfort, Inc., 25 A Carl~ugh Road, Bohemia, New
York be and h~rehy is awsrded the contract for tbs' keat~ng a~d
air conditionlng construction of the Senior Citizen and Youth Center
at the net bid prlce of $18,361.00 and be it furthsr
RESOLVED that Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia be and he hereby
is authorized to enter into a contract with. Thermal Comfort, ~nc.
for the heating and air conditioning construction of ths~ Senior
Citizen and Youth Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic, New York.
Vote of ths Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Moved by Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman PeI1,
WHEREAS the Southold Town Board by resolution dated September 26,
1978 advertised for sealed bids for the general construction of
a Senior Citizen ~nd Youth Center, and
~HEREAS on December 22, 1978 at 11:00 A.M. two sealed bids were
received and opened for the elect~ical construction, and the firm
of Cavaliere Electric Contractin~ Ltd., 28 Kejaor Court~ Centereach,
New-York was determined to be the low~st responsible bidder, now¥
therefore, b~hit
RESOLVED that CavaliereE~ectric Contracting Ltd., 28 Kejaor Court,
Centereach, New York b~ and hereby is awarded the contract for the
electrical construction for the Senior Citizen and Youth Center at
the net bid price of $14,976.00, and be it further
RESOLVED that Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia be and he hereby is
authorized to enter into a contract with Calaliere Electric
Contracting Ltd. for the electrical construction of the Senior
Citizen and Youth Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic, New York.
Vote of the Town Board~ Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homart, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Councilman Drum reported on his airport committee- comprised of
David Spohn., Franklin Bear, Henry Raynor and Councilman'Drum, They
have met with the FAA and they have indicated that funds might be
available but not immediately. The Tri-State Planning Commission
is conducting a study at the present time on airport needs in the
three states of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. It is'
anticipated that their study will be completed within one year
to 18 months, and at that time the needs of the area will be
identified. The airport Committee has proceeded to look into~
costs, cost of land and a facility, not only for a new airport
but the possibility of leasing. At this time the approximate
land cost to meet the need of a faaility that would meet the FAA
requirements would be about $500,000. The complete airport
committee report will be completed by the end of February~
Mr. Charles Hickey, Southold asked if the Supervisor has anything
new to report on the problem at the new wing?---Supervisor Martocchia
stated the architect has not determined who is responsible as yet.
the joint that was broken has been sent to a laboratory to be tested.
The specifications did not call for the pipes to be wrapped, although
it has not been determined whether the pipe was forzen or a bad conn-
ection. All the insurance companies for the trades and the town's
insurance company has been notified. The Town's insurance company
states that we are not covered for extended damage such as occured.--
Mr. Hickey asked if ~y of the contractors for the new wing are
involved in the Senior Citizen and Youth Center.?---Supervisor
Martocchia stated that one is, and that is Metro Plumbing East,
and he was one of the best ones on the whole project, very efficient.
He brought up the point of wrapping the pipes to the architects.
Mr. David Driscoll, Southold said the house numbering is not new,
why are they doing it now?--~Supervisor Martocchia said that it
is not new, but it was never formally adopted by resolution.---Mr.
Driscoll asked if it is mandatory for every homeowner to now display
their house number?~--Supervisor Martocchia stated it is not.---Justice
Suter stated that this will aid the post offices who have given out
numbers to people due to the fact the Town did not have an official
numbering system. This will now close that gap. There was consider-
able discussion on this subject. ~--~
Mr. D~iscoll spoke about the CATV hearing which will be held at iL~i
7:30 P.M. tonight. He asked the Board members to individually
define a "public hearing". Councilman Drum responded, then Super-
visor Martocchia asked Mr. Driscoll what point he wanted to ~ake as
he is aware of what a p~blic hea~ing is.---Mr. Driscoll objected to
Supervisor Martocchia speaking for the Board, and after considerable
discussion Supervisor Martocchia ruled Mr. Driscoll out of order.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at 3:55 P.M. for the purpose o'f
auditing bills, meeting to reconvene following the audit.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman H.oman~, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absen~
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
During ~he recess the Board spoke With Robert Holzmacher and Brij M.
Shrivastva, Solid Waste Manager of Hotzmacher, MeLendon & Murrell,
the firm the Town has engaged to do the engineering services for
the "Application of Approval to Operate a Solid Waste Management
Facility." Mr. Holzmacher explained the scope of the project,
which will include preparation of regional plan or map, preparation
of vicinity plan or map, preparation of site plan, operating plan,
plans of proposed facilities, future site utilization plans, existing~
conditions, projected waste generation, alternative courses of actio~i
site analysis of the solid wastes management facility, operation,
economic anaiysis and final site recommendations.---The group discussed
the pros and cons of compaction, bailer, liners, transporting to other
areas.
Meeting reconvened at 4:55 P.M.
On motion of Councilman Pell, seconded by Councilman Homan, it was
RESOLVED that the following audited bills be and hereby are ordered
paid: General Fund Whole T~wn bills in the amount of $49,187.29;
General Fund Part Town bills in the amount of $45,419.94; Fishers
Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $22,703.43; and Highway
Department bills in the amount of $11,58t.52.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman HQ~a.n, Justice .~ute~SuPervisor Martocchia. Abse~t~
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Pell, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before this
Town Board meeting adjournment be called at 5:10 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Supervisor Martocchia. Absent:
Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Judith T. Terry Town Clerk