HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-06/26/1979SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
June 26, 1979
A regular meeting of the Southold tOwn Board was held on Tuesday,
June 26, 1979 at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New
York. Deputy Supervisor Homan opened ~he meeting at 3:0G P.M.
He announ~ed~'th.edea~h Ofi~suPe~sor~iber't M. Ma~ito¢chia~du~iing
the nigh~ and asked everyone to'rise for a minute of silence.
Present: Deputy Supervisor James Homan
Justice Martin Suter
Justice Francis T. Doyen
Councilman Henry W. Drum
Councilman William R. Pell III
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker
Highway Superintendent Raymond C. Dean
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Board meeting of
June 12, 1979 and special Town Board meeting of June 18, 1979
be and hereby are approved as submitted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
this resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by Councilman Pell, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board
will be held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 10, 1979.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Pell, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that the May 1979 report of the Southold Town Police Department
be and hereby is accepted and ordered filed.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declard duly adopted.
Deputy Supervisor Homan:
1. The Town of Southold is presently engaged in its annual
transplant program, and creeks where this transplant is taking
place will be closed for a period of 30 days, the 30 day period
beginning next Sunday.
2. Notification has been received from the New York State
Board of Equalization and Assessment that the final equalization
rate for the Town of Southold 11.70. This is down from 12.28
last year. We do have the equalization rates for the other adjoin-
ing towns and we did take one of the smaller increases in our
equalization rate.
3. Receipt of a letter from Birgit Snellenberg, Southold
relative to the Southold Senior Citizen-Youth Center. Miss Snellenberg
suggests that a swimming pool be built at the center.=--This is an
excellent suggestion, however, the funds are limited and the letter
will be placed on file for future reference in teh event additional
funds become available.
4. Letter from C. Wells Horton, Bedford, Massachusetts who
was sruck by a truck while riding his bicycle on Route 27, Greenport.
He wishes to thank the Southold Town Police for an excellent job,
they went way beyond their required duties with their help.---A
copy of Mr. Horton's letter will be forwarded to the police depart-
ment.
5. Letter from CongressmanWilliam Carney relative to the
Town's request for an adjustment in the flood plain map level. He
i's asking for an investigation into our request.
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6. ~ommun~cation from the Sigsbee Road Civic Association in
Laurel relative to a burned-out house which has been boarded up
and children in the area are playing in the structure and the
Association feels it is a hazard.----This matter will be investigated,
if the house is boarded up properly and is broken into there is not
too much we can do about it, if it has not been boarded up properly
perhaps some action can be taken.
7. Letter from the State of New York, Office of Mental Retarda-
tion and Developmental Disabilities, NYC/Long Island County Ssrvices
Group~ Some time in the past Southold Town had agreed to help this
group find a center in this area. A house on the Main Road in
Southold was considered, however their letter indicates the boave
sight is no longer under consideration by them.
8. Letter to the Superintendent of HighWays relative to the
disr-epair of the "67 Steps" at the end of Sound Road, Greenport.---
This is one ~of several letters received. The problem has been
discussed with the Highway Superintendent relative to a step-
rebuilding program and we are going to make an effort to police
the area to reduce further vandalism.
9. Receipt of Wetland Application no. 39 from Thomas and
Jacqueline Occhiogrosso and their Short Environmental Assessment
Form. The application has been sent to the Board of Town Trustees
and Southold Town Conservation Advisory Council for findings and
recommendations.
Moved by Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum,
WHEREAS, Thomas Occhiogrosso and Jacqueline Occkiogrosso, his wife
has heretofore applied to this Board for a wetland permit of prop-
er~y located at Corey Creek Lane, Lot 28, Map of Corey Creek Estates,
Southold, and
WHEREAS, the applicant has duly submitted a written statement
(Environmental Assessment Form) in accordance with Chapter 44 of
the Town Code, and
WHEREAS, notice of receipt of such statement has been duly posted.
NOW,THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that this Board has hereby determined
that the proposed action will not have a significant affect on the
environment, and
tT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall file and circulate
this determination in accordance with Chapter 44 of the Southold
Town Code and Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and
the rules and regulations promulgated pumsuant thereto.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resOlution was declared duly adopted.
DSputy Supervisor Homan:
10. Letter from Congressman Thomas J. Downey, 2nd District,
New York advising that he has been in contact with the Department
of Labor relative to the CETA incentive bonus for Suffolk County
of Labor relative to the CETA incentive bonus for Suffolk county
and a decision has been made to award Suffolk the bonus. This
means $70,000. to the five eastern towns.
11. Letter from the Cutchogue Fire Department requestinq
two special summer patrolmen to direct traffic both at the b~ginning
and end of their 12th Annual Parade and Drill on Saturday, July 21st.
This will be referred to the police department requesting they give
whatever assistance they can.
12. Item 12 on the agenda pertaining to the Cutchogue Fir~
Department is a Park District matter and has been referred back to
the Fire Department.
13. Notice from Long Island Lighting Company stating the
Public Service Commission has approved a 3.3% general increase for
traffic signal lighting services effective May 4, 1979.
14. Recommendation has been received from the Southold Town
Planning Board for acceptance of the amount of a subdivision bond
for "Richmond Shores at Peconic."
O~ motion of Justice Su~er, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold accepts the
amount of $125,000 as a bond for completion of roads and improve-
ments for the subdivision known as "Richmond Shores at Peconic~
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Justice Doyen. This res61ution
was declared duly adopted.
Deputy Supervisor Homan:
15. Receipt of a letter from Lawrence M. Tuthill, P.E., Town
Engineer requesting an increase in fees for bond estimates. His
present fee if $50.00 for the first ten acres and $2.00 for each
additional acre. His is asking for $100.00 for the first ten acres
and $3.00 for each additional acre. A letter has been received
from the Plan~ing Board supporting Mr. Tuthill's request.
On motion of Councilman Pell, seconded by Justice Surer, it was
RESOLVED that the fees Of Town Engineer Lawrence M. Tuthilt, P.E.
for bond estimates be increased from $50.00 for the first ~en
acres and $2.00 for each additional acres to: $75.00 for the first
ten acres and $3.00 for each additional acre.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Moved by Councilman Drum, seconded by Justice Suter,
WHEREAS, Chapter 659, Laws of 1972, provides financial aid for the
construction of municipal solid waste management projects, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold, of 53095 Main Road, Southold, New
York, hereinafter called the Municipality, has made application for
State Grand-in-Aid, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that a contract by and between the People of
the State of New York, hereinafter referred to as the State, for such
State Aid be executed on behalf of the Town of Southold,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by Town of Southold, the governing body
of said Municipality~ as follows:
1. That James Homan, Deputy Supervisor, be hereby authorized
to sign, on behalf of the Municipality and make application for a
StateGrant-in-Aid and provide the State such information, data and
documents pertaining to the application for a grant as mD~ be required.
and otherwise act as the authorized representative of the Municipality
in connection with said application.
That the Municipality agrees that if a Federal grant or
grants and StaGe assistance for the Solid Waste Management peoject
are made, pursuant to Laws of 1972, or any Federal law or program,
the Town of Southold will pay the remaining costs of the approved
p~oject.
3. That the Municipality or Municipalities set for thei~
respective responsibilities bY attached joint resolution relative
to a joint solid waste recovery and management project.
4. That four (4) certified copies of this resolution be
prepared and sent to the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation, Albany, New York 12233, together wiht a complete
application.
5. That this resolution shall take effect immediately.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, itwas
RESOLVED that Maddie Miles, Mattituck, New York be and she hereby
is granted a six month renewal of her permit to locate a single
trailer on private road off north side Main Raod, Mattituck, New
York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that Geraldine Davis, Mattituck, New York be and she
hereby is granted a six month renewal of her permit to locate a
single trailer on the south side Sound Avenue, Mattituck, Bew York~
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
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Deputy Supervisor Homan:
16. Item 19 on the agenda: Local Law Re: Appearance Tickets,
was something Mr. Homan~requested the Town Attorney to draft a
few weeks ago. It has to do with an amendment that was passed
in 1978 New York State Legislative Session. It refers to the
Criminal Procedure Law and Municipal Home Rule Law in allowing
towns to adopy a local law permitting other members of town
government to issue appearance tickers who are not allowed
to. The Board has some reservations about this, after having
read it, and are goin~ to hold it for further study.
On motz'on~-- ~of 'Jus'~ice Surer, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that the cluster concept development of the proposed
subdivision of property to be known as "Richmond Creek Farms"
be and hereby is approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Stuer.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Drum, cseconded by Justice Suter~ it was
RESOLVED that the Mattituck Senior Citizens bR and hereby are
granted permission to contract for one bus in the amount of $468.00
to transport them to New Preston~ Connecticut on October 16, 1979.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Homan,
Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Justice Doyen.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Pell$ it w~s
RESOLVED that Cutchogue Fire Department Chief3James Fogarty,
1st Assistant Chief Fred Kaelin, Jr., and 2nd Assistant Chief
Stanley ViCtoria be and hereby are appointed Fire Wardens for
Robins Island,
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homan, Justice Doyen, Justice Suter.
This reolution was declared duly adopted.
Deputy Supervisor Homan:
17. Item 25 on the agenda has to do with the gas situation
in Southold Town. Supervsior Martocchia had been working very very
hard on this and still had work to do on it. Today, Deputy Super-
visor Homart spoke to Mr. Murray of the office handling the gas
shortage problem and directed the police to circulate another form
to all the service stations in the area to be completed today and
returned to him relative ta their allotments. H.e has informed all
of the service station operators there will be a meeting tomorrow
at 11 AM at Hauppauge called by County Executive Klein who will be
going to Washington later in the day. Along this line the Board
would like to send a telegram to the Governor as well as various
other State Officials concerning the severe kardship the gas shortage
is causing Southold Town.
On motion of Councilman Drum, seconded by Justice Suter, it was
RESOLVED that Deputy SuperviBor aames Homan be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to send the following telegram to Governor
Hugh L. Carey with copies to Assemblyman aohn Behan, Senator Kenneth
LaValle, County Executive John V.N. Klein, and Congressman William
Carney: The gas crisis continues to deteriorate in the Town of
Southold. The economy of this seasonal community is'.~ery adversely
affected. We urgently request that your office give all possible
consideration in obtaining additional fuel allocations for this area.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homah, Justice Doyen. Justice Surer.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Councilman Pell asked Mr. SamUel Markel, Southold if anyone had
contacted him about his beach on Long ~sland Sound~---Mr. Markel
stated that Supervisor Martocchia sent him a copy of a ~
to the Corps pf Army Engineers whereby a meeting had been set up to
survey the situation. Mr~Markel was in hopes of hearing something
definite as to when they are due to arrive. Not only Mr. Markel
but all of North Sea Drive hhnow has ~oined in and wants to meet with.
the Town Board and the Corps of Engineers. Along the same line
information has come to Mr. Markel that the Greenport Water Department
is having a lot of trouble with their wells on Eorton Lane with
chlorides ahd nitrates. There is a rumor that they would like to
put a pipe line into Great Pond which is about 500 ft. away from
the sound, and if this is done a~ fresh wa~er is drawn out of
Great Pond it will invite additional salt water intrusion, which
we already have in our area to a great extent, in fact most of the
people in M~ Markel's area buy bottle water to drink. If this
salt water intrusion happens it will contaminate the entire area
on Soundview. Great Pond at one time went from the Camp all the
way to Horton Lane. It was one continuous Great Pond and a lot
has been lost and some of it filled in, but it zs a great source
of fresh water fo~ the water table. Mr. Markel feels this is lust
as serious as the problem of beach erosion and possibly a little
more severe.---Deputy Supervisor Homan asked that Mr. Markel make
himself available after the meeting for a discussion of this matter
with him.
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On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Drum, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board~me~tin~be adjourned at 3:35 P.M.
in~.memory of Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Pell, Councilman Drum,
Councilman Homart, Justice Doyen, ~ustice Surer.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Town Clerk