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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
FEBRUARY 18, 1999
WORK SESSION
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie, Justice
Louisa P. Evans, Councilman John M. Romanelli, Councilman Brian G. Murphy,
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Attorney Gregory J. Yakaboski.
Absent: Councilman William D. Moore..
9:10 A.M. The Town Board reviewed IV. For Discussion Items. IV. 1. Land
Preservation Administration. Supervisor Cochran advised that wetlands, historic
places and parks are all allowed within the 2% laws. All of our land preservation
efforts have been handled by the Land Preservation Committee to date. The
tasks are going to become a lot larger and there will be a lot of opportunity to
obtain funding. We are going to need additional help to coordinate all of these
activities with the County. Up until now the Land Preservation Committee has
handled it all, but it has gotten to the point where a full-time person is needed
to manage these tasks. The day to day management has to be handled by a
staff person. It is proposed to promote Melissa Spiro to the position of Senior
Planner and assign her to the task of coordinating the efforts of the Land
Preservation Committee. It is also proposed that an additional planner be hired
that can take over some of Melissa's duties. We have a state grant that will
cover $18,000.00, approximately half of the salary. The Town will have to make
up the difference and as time goes on it will become a town responsibility.
Councilwoman Hussie asked if these duties will be ongoing or are they just initial
duties? Councilman Murphy answered on-going. The Board discussed site plan
and subdivision considerations on these applications. Someone will be needed to
administer all of these in-house. This much needed planner ~ould be used in
several places. Data processing and the GIS could also use help. Supervisor
Cochran has substantiated this by talking to Valerie and the Land Preservation
Committee. This person would also provide in-kind services for grants.
Someone is needed to watch over grant applications once they are approved, to
oversee and follow-up to make sure that things happen when they are supposed
to. As Senior Planner, Melissa will be given half to Valerie and half to the Land
Preservation Committee for the Community Preservation Fund. Chairman Ryan
informed that we currently h~ve one million dollars in approved grant monies.
Up to 10% of this money can be used for administration. We have received the
grant award from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Administration, appraisals and surveys are all a part of that 10% allowance.
Valerie explained that Melissa also currently handles all inquiries of which there
are many. Hours and sometimes months, even years of work, discussions and
meetings proceed an actual application before it finally shows up on the monthly
report. So, the monthly report of the Planning Board is not always a good
indicator of how busy they are. Bob Kassner handles commercial site plans,
winery applicatic~ns and farmstands. Melissa stated that the Town should be
assisting people in the beginning stages of development rights to help them
develop their initial plans. (See Resolution No. 31). The Town Board reviewed
the Rules and Regulations for the Peconic Bay Region Community Preservation
Fund Real Estate Transfer Tax which Supervisor Cochran received at the last
East End Supervisor's Meeting from Fred Thiele. The Town Attorney will review
it to make sure that all of it pertains to us. The additional planner position will
be discussed further in Executive Session under personnel. IV. 2. Floater -
Clerk-Typist. Comptroller John Cushman was instructed to call for a civil
service list for this position and for "Senior Planner". At least six town
departments have indicated a need for the floating clerk-typist. Ruthanne
Woodhull in the Supervisor~s Office will be in charge of coordinating the work
schedule for this person. IV. 3. Acquisition of County owned properties.
Supervisor Cochran communicated with Steve Jones on this. We will be getting
all of the properties fo'~ $1.00., Most of them are park and playground areas
within subdivisions. Councilman Murphy commented that most of these areas
have become blighted. Councilwoman Hussie questioned whether or not the Town
should assume the responsibility of these properties. Supervisor Cochran
remarked that it would be ludicrous not to accept them, in light of all of the
Town efforts to preserve open space, etc. Councilwoman Hussie questioned why
the Town couldn't resell them ars building lots. This is not allowed, there is
this restriction attached-to them. (Scc Resolution No. 3~]. IV. ~. Peconic Land
Trust Easement Monitoring Report at Downs Farm Preserve. This item will be
held for when Tom Caufield is present. IV. 5. Appellate Division - Decision on
San Simeon BY the Sound. Supervisor Cochran commented that she was very
disappointed with the decision that the court has made twice. The Town just
does not agree with it. Assessor Bob Scott informed that we could appeal it,
but he doesn't think it is worth putting any more money into. The Creenport
School Board asked us to pursue it and we did. Bob Scott asked .~the Supervisor
to mention the March 1st deadline .for the STAR Exemption Program at teday's
public meeting. IV. 6. Southold'Public Utility Agency - q~own Attorney
Yakaboski said that there Ts power available to buy, but you just can't
distribute it once you get it here. He recommends having a special counsel come
in who deals with it on a day to day basis, an expert in the field. The usage
for the entire town is ti5 megawatts of power. If the resolution passes, it is
still subject to a mandatory referendum. It must be done at least 80 days before
an election, he recommends 90 days~, at least by August 1st to have everything
ready to go for-the referel~dum. C. omptroller Cushmar~ :recommended bringing in
an expert to make a recommendation to the Board. Town~Attorney Yakaboski said
that it is a legitimate access problem at the moment~ involving transmission
distribution, and stranded asset costs. :Supervisor Cochran stated that she would
like Greg to get prices to bring in a special counsel. Justice Evans said that she
doesn't rWant another study on it, she wants a legal opinion. Councilman Murphy
said that he' would like Creg to come back with prices and specific
recommendations on how we should proceed on it. Councilman Romanelli said
that he would also like to see prices. Councilwoman Hussie asserted that she
would just like the resolution adopted as presented. IV. 7. Engineering
Services for Peconic Landing. Held for Executive Session. ~ustice Evans
presented another matter for discussion that was not on the agenda concerning
the Fishers Island Sewer District contract with Diversified Technologies Inc. for
lion i · ~ -
call serv ces to evaluate short term problems. (See Resolution No. 35).
11:35 A.M. The Town Board reviewed resolution numbers I through 35 to be
voted upon at the regular ~:30 P.M. meeting
On motion by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold enter into Executive
Session for the purpose of discussing contracts, litigation, personnel, acquisition
of property. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes; Councilman Romanelli, .C.'ouncilman
Murphy, Justice Evans, Councilweman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran. Also present:
Town Clerk Elizabeth NevTIle, Town Attorney Gregory Yakaboski.
Executive Session ended at 12:q0 P.M. at which time the Town Board recessed
for lunch.
l:q~ P.M. - Appointment with Jared Kramer of Real Time Services, Inc.
Supervisor Cochran advised that we have received a complaint with regard to the
acoustics and hearing in the meeting hall, as far as providing service and
equipment to hearing impaired, persons. A f~d. eral agency called her and said
that they would like to mediate the problem with the Town. The Supervisor
informed them that she: would just like to fix the problem. Mr. Kramer advised
that there are three to four different systems. He demonstrated the infrared
and the FM frequency options. Mr. Kramer requested permlsslon to come in
perhaps over the week-end and look at the electrical box in the present public
address system to determine what is there before he can give us an estimate.
This will be coordinated between the Supervisor~s Office and the Town Clerkls
Office.
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD FEBRUARY 18, 1999
2:15 P.M. Appointment, Tim Caufield, Peconic Land Trust Re: Downs Farm
The Board questioned the $121,000.00 being eequested by [he Peconic Land
Trust for services. Mr. Caufield explained that this would cover funding for
everything during 1999, including the $30,000.00 for their contract. Mr.
Caufield advised the B'dard of the National Park Service Grant for which the
deadline for filing is Monday and they would like to file on behalf of the Town of
Southold. The Board gave them the g~o ahead to submit this application. (See
Resolution No. 36) The Board had many questions on the plans for the
$121,000.00. Tim Caufield will work on a draft plan and submit it next week.
On motion by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold enter into Executive
Session at 3:05' P.M. for the purpose of discussing personnel and contracts.
Vote of he Town Board: Councilman Romanelli, Councilman Murphy, Justice
Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran. Also present: Town Clerk
Elizabeth Neville, Town Attorney Gregory Yakaboski.
Executive Session and work session ended at 3:55 P.M.
4 FEBRUARY 18~ 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on February
18, 1999, at the Sou.thold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting at 4:30 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Present:
Absent:
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman John M. Romanelll
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
Councilman William D. Moore
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of the
bills for February 18, 19997
Moved by Councilwoman Hussle, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid:
General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount .of $235,176.52; General Fund
Part Town bills in the amount of $18,407.47; Community Development Fund
bills in the amount of $30,000.00;' Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the
amount of $16,788.22; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount of
$21,144.39; Capital Projects Account bills in the amount of $17,839.68; Ag
Land Development Rights bills in the amount of $525,510.00; Landfill Cap
and Closure bills in the amount of $118,323.53; Open Space Capital Fund
bills in the amount of $695.00; Computer System Upgrade bills in the
amount of $6,506.30; Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of
$5,352.78; E-W Fire Protection District bills in the amount of $28,904.66;
Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $13,565.63; Refuse and
Garbage District bills in the amount of $57,007.43; Southold Wastewater
District bills in the amount of $5,811.06; Fishers Island Sewer District
bills in the amount of $67.02; Southold Agency & Trust bills in the amount
of $9,412.24; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency and Trust bills in the
amount of $241.82.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the minutes of
February 2, 1999 Town Board meeting?
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 2, 1999, Town Board meeting
be and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: To set the date of the next regular Town Board
meeting for Tuesday, March .2, 1999.
Moved by Councilman Murphy; seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Southold Town Board will be held
at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 2, 1999~ ~t the Southold Town Hall,
Southold, New York. - --
Vote of the Town . Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Counci:lWoman Hussie,:SuPervlsor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SOUTHOLD TOWN BO~ FEBRUARY 18, 1999
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We have a special presentation today, which is a
proclamation to the American Cancer Society. We are going to hold this a
couple more minutes. We are waiting for a gentleman that will be joining us,
but that gives me a mi.n. ute to share some information with you. Once again,
we would like to stress as a Town Board to the entire community in relation
to the STAR Program. Everyone that has their primary residence in the
Town of Southold no matter what age you are, you are entitled to the basic
exemption, be it someone 35, be it some one 21, you have property, you
own your house, you are entitled to this basic. There are many, many
people out there that have not ~et come in, and filled Put a form here in
To~n Hall. Please make every effOrt. The deadline is March 1st. Just
believe me, .you are entitled. The income restrict)on. Js in relation to the
enhanced STAR Program. I am talking basic, where everyone in the entire
community is eligible. Please, come in and fill out form by March
1st. That are receiving be it State
legislators, or here on .a some
between
s their primary residence in l~he Town ~
Sot Please, come in. See;our Asses
Assessors Another little annoUnCement that I is,
and d0n"~ I am going to in this Case)and. if
wants to ye ~ertainly can. We have a youn in
the ~re.a, here or Riverhead, they are .a.ll.
for six .year old boy named Brian Tressler.' Brian: of
the worst sort, and the expenses to the family, not
expenses overall are going to be just unbelievab :s of
Co having 'a fund raiser for area,~ and
'y 28th from 10:00 here
we are presenting a proclamation to the American Ca in relation
to daffodils, which is the flower of hope, and I think we can do more than
just pass a proclamation. We can support this fund-raising for Brian. You
can contact the Kni of Columbus in Cutchogue for your ticke~s. In
addition if you like to send a donation it would be sent to the
Bank, and it is P.O. Box 702, Cutchogue. I think
sometimes ak ouder than words, and this ~little fe Iow, his
picture is paper, we certain y shou d do all we can to make
his life a little bit easier. At this time, Maria, ar? you ready? Do you
want to come forward, both of you? Maria is witD l~he American Cancer
Society~ and the manager of Agway, Southold, r Wilii~m Van Schaick. This
is our To~ ~ Board, Brian Murphy, Louisa Evans, ~B~ttY Nevi e, our Town
Cle~k,i Ali~ .~ Hussi~, 'Councilwc~man, C;reg YakaboSki, .~ttor~ney, and John
Romanelli, ~ouncilman. Do you want to tell us' a little bit, because I
understand Agway is taking part in your daffodil p~°gram this time around,
so maybe you can share a little bit.
WILLIAM VAN SCHAICK: What we are doing is basically is we are
soliciting; the purchase of bouquets of daffodils. Customers will come in,
pay $6.00 to us, wh,ch ult,matey we will donate to the American Cancer
Society. At the time that they come back for a pickup, which we are going
to set up in March. Not only would we give them daffodils, but we are
also going to give them an additional certificate for $6.00 off of $20.00
purchase. So, essentially it doesn% cost the customer anything. We are
raising the money. The customers are happy.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I usually get them through the staff here in
Town Hall. Maybe I should go to A~lway and get my daffodils.
MARLA SCHWENK: Anyway that you want to do it, but we are really,
really pleased, because all of the Agway stores are participating, and I
would like to say that, we are very grateful .~or the proclamation, and you
were talking about Brian, who has cancer. The /~merican Cancer Society
has an camp, a children's camp called, Camp Adventure and is held at
Peconic Dunes the last two weeks of .August, and it is for children with
cancer, and their brothers and sisters, and it is a wonderful program.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I was just doing catch-up on some of my mail
before the Board meeting, and I believe that notice is in my present mail.
MARLA SCHWENK: It is an important part of our program here on Long
Island.
FEBRUARY 18~ 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Board,
WHEREAS, the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY has sponsored numerous
vital research projects, programs of cancer prevention, early detection and
patient service programs to all who seek assistance from this dreadful
disease; and through..t.he work of the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, ;the
people of this great nation and the Town of Southold await the day when a
cure for cancer is found; and
WHEREAS, during the DAFFODIL DAYS FESTIVAL, hundreds of
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY volunteers will be distributing daffodils,
and that funds raised from the sale 'of these beaUtifb flOwers. help in the
continuation of importa, nt: programs of cancer prevention, early detection,
and 'patient serviCes in com.m. Unities throughout' I~ong Island and also to
support, the vil~al research s~tdl negded to beat this often deadly disease;
and
WHEREAS, this year more than half a million daffodils will cover Long
Island 'in a shoW. of support and hope for many friends, neighbor~ and
loved 0nes that'are surviving cancer &v~ry day; noW,' therefore, be it
RESOLVED i~hat thee ' TbWn''Boa~d 'ofl,th~' TOwr~::of~Sbuth01d hereby proclaims
MarCh '24 to 26. 1999 as'DAFFODIL= DAYS' in 'SOUTHOLD" TOWN,' and: Urges
the residents of Southbld ToWn ' to join with ' all. v01Unteer~' of the
AMERIC~AN CANCER SOClf 'Y 'to support this Special odc~asion by
purchasing and dis la DAFFODILS - the FLOWER' OF HOPE~.~
Dated :'~ February . ':
vote of the Councdman Murphy, COuncilman
Romanelli, Justi; e, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolutio~n~ was dui ~DOPTED~
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We wigh you well, and lots ~of luck in your
campaign for selling daffodils; my f.avorite flower.
I. REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the Town Board receives copies of
reports from all the different committees and departments each month. They
are~ listed on your agenda. If there is anything that you are interested in
you can receive these~ from the Town Clerk. It is all Public information. We
would be very happy to share With you.
2:
3~
5.
6.
1999.
7.
Southold Town Clerk's Annual Report for 1998.
HHS Administrators PBA Claim Lag Study Analysis for January, 1999.
HHS Administrators town Claim Lag Study Analysis for January, 1999.
Southold Town Scavenger Waste Treatment Facility for January, 1999.
Southold Town Clerk's MOnthly Report for January, 1999.
Southold Town JUstice 'Bruer Monthly Court Report for January,
Southold Town's Program for the Disabled January 1999 Events.
8. Southold Town Board of Trustees Monthly'Report for January, 1999.
9. Southold ToWn Police Department Monthly Report for January, 1999.
10. Southold Town Justice Price Monthly Court Report for January, 1999.
11. Southold Town JustiCe Evans Court Report for January, 1999.
12. Southold Town Planning Office Monthly Report for January, 1999.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We had one public notice on the agenda, and it is
in relation to the purpose of cultivating' shellfish in Great Peconic Bay.
The New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation is looking
for written comments, if yoci have any.
1. New York State Depart~nent of En~vi~qnment Conservation, Notice of
Complete Application of Tim, orbY Fr0elich to place cages for the purpose of
cultivating shellfish Underwater 'i'n. Great. PeConlc Bay, Laurel, Town of
Southold. Written comments by March 5, 1999.
sOuTHO~D T6wN BO~ FEBRUARY 18, 1999
III. COMMUNICATIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I won't go through all the communication, but I
will refer to one letter., from the United States Department of the Interior,
the National Park Service, in relation to the Fort Corchaug site being
named as a National Landmark. We are now fortunate in the Town of
Southold. We have two National Landmarks. We have the Old House in
Cutchogue, and now we ~have the Fort Corchaug. I. believe that the Old
House Society is having a celebration this summer. I have been asked,
August l~4th, to be honorary chairman of a clambake, so around that time
they are going to be celebrating the Old House as a National Landmark, and
they would also like to celebrate the Fort at that time, so when they
develop more of their .plans I ara sure they will be letting you know about
it. I would like to thank everyone that was a part of submitting the form,
and us reaching this point. I think the community should: be pleased.
1. Carol D. Shull, U.S. Department of the Interior to Supervisor
Cochran in regard to designation of Fort Corchaug as a NatiOnal Historic
Landmark.
2. Marilyn A. Proios, Girl Scouts to Supervisor Cochran in regard to
"Thinking Day" celebration.
3. Paul Rabinovitch, The Nature Conservancy to Supervisor Cochran
in regard to new role.
4. Jim Mulhall with thanks to Supervisor Cochran from the Kaloski
Family for purchase of development rights.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None.
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know we act on resolutions each Board
meeting, and at this time we give those attending the opportunity to share
with us opinions, or just anything in relation to any of the resolutions
that are on for Town Board action, pro, con, a question, we would be very
happy to answer it at this time. If you had something you would like to
address the Board on in relation to Town Board business, but not as a part
of any of the resolutions, we would be very happy at the end of the
meeting to entertain your comments and remarks. If there is nothing in
relation to any of the resolutions on the printed agenda we will begin the
action. Would anyone like to address the Town Board on the resolutions?
(No response). If not, number one.
1 .-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes the payment of $14,470.33 per month, effective January 1, 1999,
to the Village of Greenport for services provided in protecting the
East-West Fire Protection District, pending settlement of a contract with
the Village for said services; said payments to be a legal charge to
East-West Greenport Fire Protection District budget appropriation account
number SF.31;10.~.~00. 100.
1.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2a.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Hussie,
WHEREAS, the Highway Department is considering purchasing a Front
End Loader; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby declares
this to be a Type II Action pursuant to the SEQRA Rules and Regulations
set forth in 6NYCRR Section 6~7.5(c)(25) and Chapter L[U, of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
2a.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2b.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk ~o advertise for bids for
Superintendent of Highways for the purchase of one (1) new or used Front
End Loader for use by the Highway Department.
38 FEBRUARY 18, 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
2b. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Council'man Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
3.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by .Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, pursuant to
Article IX of the Constitution, hereby requests the enactment of Assembly
Bill No. 175u,, entitled "AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to
population requirements for municipalities wishing to establish youth
bureaus"; it is hereby declared that a necessity exists for the enactment of
such legiSlation, and the Town Board does not have the power to enact
such :legislation laW.
3. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, SuperviSor Cochran.
This resolution was~dUly ADOPTED.
.4.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED '.that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole ~Town 1998 budget as follows:
To:
A.1680.1.100.100 Central Data Processin"g
Regular Earnings $501.78
From:
A.1680.1.100.200
Central Data Processing
Overtime Earnings $501.78
4. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwqman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
5.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole Town 1998 budget as follows:
To:
A. 1680A. 100.553 C~ntral Data Processing
High Speed Printer Pdbbons $10.00
A. 1680.4.200.100
A. 1680.4.600.600
Central Data Processing
Telephone-Modem line
Central Day Pro.sing
Dues&Subs~iptions
$90.00
$80.00
From:
A. 1680.4.100.150
Central Data Processing
St~hrd Computer Paper
$180.00
To;
A. 1680.4.400.350
Central Data Proces~g
AS/400 Maintenance
$1200.00
A. 1680.4.400.351
Central Data Processing
Display Station Maintenance
$3.00
From:
A. 1680.4.400.553 Central Data Processing
Police 8ystcm Maintenance $1203.00
5. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli~ Justice Evans, Councilwoman H~sie; Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was doly ADOPTED.i
6.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded bY Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town.of Southold hereby modifies
the Solid Waste Management 1998 budget, as f61iows:
SOUTHOLD TdWN FEBRUARY 18, 1999
I)
Amount
$5,744.69
2) $ 46.74
3) S, oo.oo
4) $3,450.36
5) $ 2- 0. oo
6) $ 3OO o 00
7) $ 300.00
$) $ 99.72
9) $ 48.50
Personal Scl~'ices, Rgo~flar Earnings
(SR 81.6,0.1.100.100)
Pa~t.Time Employees, R~gular Earnings
(aR S 160.1.200.100)
Misc. Supplies
(SR 8160.4.100.125)
l~aint/~agiliti~ ~
(SR 8160.4.100.800)
Misc. Equipment Mslnt.
(SR 8160.4,100.600)
Telephon~
(SR. 8160.4.200.100)
Equipment Rental
(SR 8160.4.400.700)
(SR 8160.4.400.825)
Freight and Expr~ Mail'
(aR 8160.4.600.500)
Town Attorney, Fee For Service,
Non-Employee
(SR 1420.4.500.100)
Peasonal Services, Oveatime Earnings
(SR 8160.11100,200)
Pre-pfint~ Forms
(SR $160.4.100.110)
Tub C_ffindex MuintlSupplies
(SR. 8160.4.100.595)
Ttlb Giiltder l~nintJSupplics
(aR 8160.4.100.595)
Light and Power
(SR 8160.4.200.200)
R~airs $16B Compactor
(SI~ 8160.4.400.675)
Scrap Tim Reanoval
(aR8160.4.400.$15)
Postage
(aR 8160.4.600.400)
6.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Counci Iman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Osweiller Brothers Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $3LL980.00
to provide a new scalehouse for the Solid Waste Management District, all
in accordance with bid specifications.
7. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
8.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with regrets, the resignation of Terry Crupi, Senior Coordinator on
Fishers Island, effective February 20, 1999.
8. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
9.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for a Senior Coordinator
on Fishers Island.
9.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
10a.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie,
WHEREAS, the Highway Department Ts considering purchasing Screened
Sand; therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the ~own Board of :.the Town of Southold hereby declares
this to be a Type II Action pursuant to the SEQRA Rules and Regulations
set forth in 6NYCRR, Section 617.5 (c)[25) and Chapter ~d4 of the Town
Code of the Town of Southold.
10a.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: ' Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelll, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussle, Supervisor Cochran.
This resol~ation was duly ADOPTED.
4~01 FEBRUARY 18, 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
10b~qVloved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to re-advertise for bids for the
purchase of 10,000 yards, more or less as may be needed, of Screened
Sand for Ice Control 'and Highway Maintenance for the Highway Department.
1 Ob. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Council'man Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie; Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
:l~[.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Part Town 1998 budget as follows:
To:
B.8020.1.100.100
From:
B. 8020.4. 500.500
Planning, personal Services $ 1,630.00
Full-Time Employees Regular Earnings
Fee for Service, non-employ
Planning Consultant
Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
' ? ¥'. -Vote of the
Romanelli,' Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 1,630.00
Murphy, Councilman
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Just to remind you, all these budget mods are
not for this year. They are all from 1998. We are trying to close out the
books, and so 't~hese budget modifications are a part of that process
12.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, secbnded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Part-Town 1998 ~udget as follows:
To:
B.8020.2.500.700
From:
B.8020.4.500.500
Other Equipment/Capital Outlay $ 525.00
Aerial Photographs for Fishers Island
Fee for Service, non-employ
Planning Consultant
Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
12.- Vote of the
Romanelll, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 525.00
Murphy, Councilman
13.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole Town 1998 budget as follows:
To:
A.6772.4.100.125 Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Supplies & Materials
Kitchen Supplies $1,200.00
A.6772.4.100.150
Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Supplies & Materials
Disposables
1,500.00
A.6772.4.100.500
Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Supplies & Materials
Motor Vehicle Parts/Supplies
500.00
A.6772.4.200.400
A.6772.4.400.805
Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Utilities
Water
Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Miscellaneous
Garbage Removal
500.00
25.00
From:
A,6772.4.200.300
Programs for the Aging, C. E.
Utilities
Propane Gas
$ 3,725.00
13. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
14.-Moved by Councilwomah' Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with regrets, the resignation of Georgia Rudder as Secretary to the
Southold Town Tree Committee, effective February 18, 1999.
14.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelll, Justice Evans, COuncilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
15.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Boa~rd of the TOwn of Southold hereby appoints
Martha Jones as Secretary of the South01d Town Tree Committee, at a
salary of $8.50 per hour~ not to exceed five (5) hours per week in addition
to her regular 35 week, ~regardless of the number of committees she serves,
effective February 18, 1999.
15 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, J,ustice Evans,~..Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This res01u~ion Was dUly ~DOPTED.
16.-Moved by Justice E~fans, seconded by Councilman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with regret, the resignation of Part-Time Public Safety Dispatcher Charles
Tyler, Jr., effective January 15, 1999.
16.-Vote of the Town BOard: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
17.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to the Southold Town Police Department to send two (2) Police
Officers to attend the ASP Instructor Certification Course on Monday,
March 22, 1999 and Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the Newport Police
Department, Newport, Rhode Island, and that all charges for travel,
accommodations, and meals shall be a legal charge to the 1999 Police
Training Budget.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I~11 explain it. It is not ASP. It is called ASP. In
the past police officers have carried a nightstick, and this a new
instrument for them to carry, which is collapsible, but they have to be
trained in it. These people will get trained, and they will come back, and
train the rest of the department, and it is called an ASP, and it is a
collapsible wand.
17.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
18.-Moved by Councilman Romanelll, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to Detective Beth Dzenkowski to attend the New York State
Juvenile Aid Officers Association Board Meeting as the Regional
Representative of Suffolk and Nassau Counties, to be held in Albany, New
York on Thursday, March 11, 1999 and Friday, March 12, 1999, and all
necessary expenses for registration, lodging, meals and travel shall be a
legal charge to the Juvenile Aide Bureau 1999 budget.
18.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hus.sie~ Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duty ADOPTED.'
19.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVEE~' that the Town Baord of the Town .of Southold hereby grants
permission'~ to Carol Betty, Stephanie McCarthy, and Karen McLaughlin of
the Southold Town Human Services to attend a seminar on "The Aging of
the Brain and The Aging of the Mind" on Tuesday, March 23, 1999, at
Smithtown, New York, and all necessary expenses for registration,
travel, and meals shall be a legal chaPge to the Human Services 1999 budget.
4~2 FEBRUARY 18~ 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
19. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman HussJe, Supervisor Cbchran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
20.-Moved by Justice Evan.s., seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the 'Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to Jamie Richter, Engineering Inspector to attend courses to
achieve the requisite training required in his title on the following dates
at the following places, and that all necessary charges for registration and
travel shall be a legal charge to the Building Department's 1999 budget:
April 12-15, 1999 at Yaphank~ New York
May 17-20, 1999 at Yaphank, New York
May 24-27, 1999 at Montour Falls, New York
June 14-17, 1999 at Yaphank, New York
June 28-July 1, 1999 at,Nassau, New York
20 .- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, CouncilwOman Hussie~ SUpeEvisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED;
21.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Town of Southold to preserve prime
agricultural soils and to protect the scenic, open space character of the
Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold Master Plan of 1973, amended in 1986
and 1989, has taken the following actions to clearly define, delineate and
implement its policy to preserve prime agricultural soils and to protect the
scenic, open space character of the Town, specifically by the adoption of:
21 .-Vote of the Town Board: A. yes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
22.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Mullen Motors, Inc. in the amount of $19,840.00 plus trade-in
for a 1999 Demo Jeep Cherokee Classic for the Highway Department.
22.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
23.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
WHEREAS, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Mullen Motors, Inc. in the amount of $30,406.00 for a 1999
Dodge Dump Truck for the Highway Department.
23.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
24.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole Town 1998 budget as {ollows:
To:
A. 1010.4.500.200 Town Board. C. E.
Fee for Services. Non-employee
Labor Relations $ 4.000.00
A. 1010.4.600.725
A.1330.1.300.200
Town Board, C. E.
Miscellaneous
Land Preservation Committee
Tax CollectiorL P.S.
Seasonal/Temporery Employees
'Ove~me Earnings
1,000.00
50.00
A.13~0.2.200.200
Tax Collection, Equipment
Office Equipment
Chairs
100.00
A.1680.1.100.100
Central Data Processing, P.S.
Full-'Rme Employees
Regular Earnings
600.00
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOXRD FEBRUARY 18, 1999
A.1680.4.200.100
A.1680.4.400.501
From:
A.1010.4.500.600
Central Data Processing, C.E.
Utilities
Telephone Modem Une
· Central Data Processing, C,E.
Software Maintenance
A/R Maintenance
Town Board, C. E.
Fee for So,ices, Non-employee
Utility Consultant
100.00
100.00
$ 5,000.00
A.1330.1.300.100
A. 1680.1.100.200
Tax Collection, P.S.
Seasonalrremporary Employees
Regular Eamings
150.00
Central Data Processing, P.S.
Full, Time Employees
Overtime Eamings
800.00
24.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
25.-Moved by Councilman R°manelll, seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board bf the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the East-West Greenport Fire Protection District 1998 budget as follows:
Revenues:
To:
SF.1090.00
SF.2401.00
SF.2701.10
5F.5990.00
Appropriations:
To:
SF.3410.4.400.200
SF.9010.8.000.000
Interest & Penalties RE Taxes
Interest & Earnings
Refunds Prior Year Expenses
Appropriated Fund Balance
$ 30.97
1,390.96
3,567.36
3,397.49
Hydrant Rentals
Fireman's Service Awards
25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussle, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 386.44
8,000.34
Murphy, Councilman
26.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Part Town 1998 budget as follows:
To:
B.3610.1.100.100 Building Department. P.S.
Full-Time Employees
Regular Earnings $ 532.00
From:
B.3610,1.100.200
Building Department, P.S.
Full-Time Employees
Overtime Earnings $ 532.00
26.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
27.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the Fishegs Island Ferry District 1998 budget 'as follows:
To:
SM 7155.4 Theater $ 629.80
From:
SM 5711.4 Office Expense $ 629.80
27.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli,*Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
4 FEBRUARY 18~ 1999 SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The next three resolutions we will be acting on
our supporting our Cutchogue-New Suffolk Chamber, and our North Fork
Promotion Council, and the Mattituck Chamber in beautification projects
within their hamlets, and they are able to directly apply for a grant for
the Suffolk County Re~,itallzati0n Program.
28.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans,
WHEREAS, the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Chamber of Commerce seeks to
enhance and beautify the Village of Cutchogue through the purchase of
property, the placing of a gazebo, and the implementation of an annual Wine
Harvest Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is seeking
grant monies from the Suffolk County Office of Economic Development to
assist them with their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town'of So~thold appreciates the
efforts of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to beautify the
Village of Cutchogue and applauds their vision; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of S~uthold fully supports
the above-described project and cOnsiders this beautification of the Village
of Cutchogue as benefiting the entire Town
28.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: ' Murphy, Councilman
Romanell|, Justice Evans, CoUncilwoman Hussle, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
29.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Jqstice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of ~Southold endorses the
North Fork Promotion Council's project to promote businesses and events of
the downtown areas of Mattituck, Cutchogue and Southold via the
Cablevision Weather Channel crawl messages .and to enhance the existing
web site through targeted downtown business campaigns; and fully supports
the NFPC' Grant Application to the Suffolk Cou.nty Downtown Revitalization
Program in the amount of $10,000.
29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
30.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold endorses the
Mattituck Chamber of Commerce's project to beautify Love Lane through new
sidewalks and brickwork, new lighting (lanterns), new signage, and
assorted plantings; and fully supports the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce's
Grant Application to the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Program
for funding for this project.
30. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,~ Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
31.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby promotes
Melissa Spiro to the position of Senior Planner, effective immediately, at a
salary of $/40,306.01 per annum.
31 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
32.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussle, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Advanced Equipment; Inc. for the purchase of One (1) 1998
Used Tractor with Side Mounted Flail Mower at a delivered price with
trade-in of $3/4,998.00,. all i.n accordance ~with. bid~ specifications.
32 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes.: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie~,~ Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOXRD FEBRUAI~Y 18, 1999
33.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
the bid of Fred J. Gallo Used Auto Parts, Inc. for the sale of One (1)
Used 1995 Ford Crown Victoria vehicle, at a price of $401.00, all in
accordance with the bid specifications.
33 .- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resOlution Was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Number 3~, is resolution to accept different
properties from the County. There are 11 listed, and we are going to
purchase them following the parcels of park and playground and property
for unpaid taxes.; ~ I believe the resolution is incorrect. It should
read for p ;e?~ The County has eleven pieceS, of land scattered
throughout the ,recommunity, and they are now up for tax sale, and
they are offering all eleven to us, which makes it about $.09 a parcel for
$1.00.
JUSTICE EVANS: The resolution should be corrected.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: For municipal purposes.
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: It also says for unpaid property taxes.
JUSTICE EVANS: We are not paying the taxes.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Jim put this on, and this is the way that it is
usual worded. When I spoke with -Steve Jones the other night he said to be
sure that, because it applies to a certain part of the law, be sure for
municipal purposes. (tape change)
34.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of SOuthold here authorizes
the purchase, from the County of Suffolk, the following parcels of park and
playground property, for municipal purposes:
1000-56-1.2.15
1000-59-o,-5.9
1000-70-13-20.30
1000-79-3-30
1000-79-7-41
1000-84-1-6.18
1000-95-4-18.41
1000-10:0-3-10.16
1000-100-3-15.14
1000 - 102 '8-35
1000-107-2-3,15
34.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
35.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an amendment to the
agreement between the Town of Southold and Diversified Technologies
Corporation for engineering services for the Fishers Island Sewer
Distrcit, to provide for "on call" services to evaluate short term
problems and provide solutions to problems', in amount not to exceed
$2,500.00 during a one year period.
35.- Vote of the Town. Board: - AyesL ;.Couocilman' Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Huss|e, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
36.- Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Southold hereby authorizes
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute a pre-application grant form to
enable the Peconic Land Trust to submit to the National Park Service for a
grant for the Downs Preserve on behalf of the Town of Southold.
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COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI:
grant to get money.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE:
historic landmark. .,
This is a pre-application grant to apply for a
Which we are eligible for now that we are a
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It should make it easier.
36. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
37.-Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to request the Suffolk County
Department of Public Works Engineering Supervisor to conduct a review of
the plans for the Brushes Creek culvert for structural viability, and the
current structure, as built.
37.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is the end of our planned resolutions. At
this time if there is anyone with us, that would like to share something
with the Town Board, we would be very happy to entertain it at this time.
Mr. Ristuccia?
JOE RISTUCCIA: Good afternoon,' ladies and gentlemen. I would like to
just comment on a newspaper article that I read in the Suffolk Times this
morning on preservation, and also, on an article that I read in the
Newsday yesterday on the same subject, a report that the Town Board
has a $75,000 grant they gave to Suffolk County Planning Manager by the
name of Stephen Jones, and I am concerned about this, because the report
that I read yesterday in the Newsday article adding some more information
than the article appearing in the Suffolk Times, and I put the two
together. It raised a lot of questions, so what I would like to ~now is, I
would like to know when a copy would be made available to the public, so
that it could be analyzed, and comments could be made on it. I think I
just really can't make any comments on it specifically without getting those
kind of facts.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Joe, we have not yet, as I explained to you on
the phone, we have not yet received a written copy. Steve came out, Mr.
Jones came out, and he is head of Suffolk County Planning, and he
presented his findings to the Planning Board, and the Town Board was
invited, and there are others in the audience that came and listened. Then
on Monday just so this wouldn't happen and there would be a clear
understanding, you know, to the press, a press meeting was held, Steve
Jones, and the press, on Monday, just so that everybody was on the same
page. A written report will be forthcoming. As soon as it comes to us, it is
a public document, when it arrives, and even as we go through this
process, as I said that day, it is heavy in some areas. There is a lot of
things to think about, and the Town Board is going to have to sift through
all of this, and see what suits this community, and what doesn't. As we go
through the steps there will be hearings, if there are changes in the Code,
and so on, and so forth, so that the public will have the opportunity for
input, and we will take it as it comes, but you certainly will be kept
informed.
JOE RISTUCClA: I would just"-Iike to.core,erst [hat this really could have
far reaching impacts on our town. There is no question about it. As a
matter of fact this is an extremely heavy amendment to be coming down as
far as we are concerned, because we are in~ter~sted .in maintaining our way
of llfe here in our town. Southold is a wonderful place to live in. Having
said that, though, on the other hand, you have to balance that with the
rights of property owners, particularly those who have property in this
community for well over ten, twenty, or thirty years, and people down the
line they have plans for that, and they have made those plans for a number
of years. I think the concern is, in my particular case, speakiRg only as
an individual, I have been m~king some plans in that dlre~tion, and
consequently this kind of thing could upset those kind of plans. I don't
SOUTItOLD ~'BOARD FEBRUARY 18, 1999
think that is proper. I don't mind taking an action. Once everyone knows
that action is going to be taken, you can make plans on it. Having put in
force plans, and then all of a sudden because of some kind of deal, a study
comes down, and the Board has to vote on it, and people have been making
plans for such a long .time, I think that has to be taken into consideration.
I want to thank you very much.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Joe. Thank'you for your input.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: My name if Fausto Cimador. I purchased a lot
in East Marion in an area that was developed in the late 50's, and early
60's called Marion Manor. Most of the homes there are on lots that are 100
by 100. It is a manicured community, and therefOre was attractive to me,
so I purchased a lot there to build a modest home. My wife passed away
four and I intend to just build a modest home in that area. In
hours I realized according to Steve Jones,: Suffolk
County' pla~ Director, that the lot I purchased 100 by 100 is
substandard; I nt to: knoW if the Town Board agrees with the'Planning
DireCtor ste~e s at this point. I would llke to poll the Board based on
certain .:information we have.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Sir, I don't think you have the authority to poll
the Board. I am sorry but you don't. We have not gotten the written
report yet. In all fairness let us all digest this, let us all see it, we
have not agreed to any of it at this point.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: I didn't say, you agreed to.' it, but I would like to
know what your current feeling is on it.
SUPERVISOR COCH~RAN: I don't have any at th~S' point. I have not seen
enough. I ;am kind of like Joe. I want to analyze. I want to look at it. I
want to digest it, and see how it effects.
FAUSTO CIMADOR: Thank you, but it is m~/ understanding that you
attended meeting, where' he had made his presentation, Mr. Jones. So,
that you do have an understanding of this concept.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: In my personal opinion I can't see a 100 by 100
lot in a area of where you are speaking to be a substandard lot. I can't
see that as coming down the pike. My vote counts up here on the Board I
can't ~magine that happening.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: I appreciate your reaction, and I would like to
know, and I guess there is no people on the Board, that are going to react
like you.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: Listen, I can react, too, and what I would say
is, that substandard-lot idea was put forward in conjunction with a PDR,
Purchase of Development Rights situation. I am not going to go into the
whole thing. It would mean that it would cost you a little bit more.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: A little more than $20,000, as the paper quoted,
and living on a retired income it is impossible.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: Things like that have to be looked at very
carefully. I can't quite go along with that just carte blanche. Maybe in
certain situations it might work, but it certainly wouldn't be a blanket.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: It is also my understanding that Mr. Jones does
not believe in the Grandfather Clause. Is, th. at correct based on your
information, and your contacts with him?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: I think basically his initial plan was the way it
is, and ~there is no Grandfather Clause :behind it, and that is my
understanding of it. You have got to remember, though, this is his
presentation to the town. The town has accepted nothing, has shook hands
on nothing. Based on the whole presentatiOn made to the Planning Board
and the :Town Board members who were there, I think it was last
Wednesday night, I was the first one to say it, that it is a completely
radical way of changing land use, something that I have never heard
before. I~.mean it usually used to be that if they wanted your lot they
changed the zone. Well, Jone's plan is to go a different mattering, and
almost have to buy it. If I want your piece of property I have to come up
with a way of money to buy your rights from you. In my opinion it had
some good qualities to his plan, and then it had some qualities that in my
opinion wouldn't flush, at all, that I think are worthless. On your initial
question in an area that is developed like that, I can't imagine us going
along with saying that one lot in that neighborhood can't be built on.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: I appreciate your comment. Is there anybody else
on the Board like to comment in reference to my..?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: No, sir. I feel very strongly, and I will not
prejudge, and make a decision until we have the written report.
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: The only thing I would like to say on it is that on
the surface I felt that there were some good things in what he said~ and
there were things that I did not agree with, but I would llke to see his
exact propoSals in writing. There was a lot of areas it was vague. Like
you mentioned now about. S20,000, I heard some at $5,000 I heard, some at
$10,000. I don't know what that is all about, so before I make any
judgement I want to read the whole thing.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: Since we financed this study I think we are
entitled to know. Do you have a time frame for when you expect this report?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This report is due to the Planning Board. He is
in the employ of the Planning Board. The grant from the Water Authority,
the $75,000 was g~ven for this 'study. It is part of planning, and he
presented the plan to the Planning Board. We were invited to sit in on it,
and listen, but we have a 10ng way to go before we make firm decisions. We
want to read the report. We want to analyze everything, and we want to
share with the community every step, and every bit of information we have,
so that you understand, and you know as well as we understand and know
where we are going. As I said, some of this is heavy. Some are new
concepts. Some are concepts that are being done throughout different areas
of the island according to Mr. Jones.
FAUSTO C lMADOR: Anyone living on a fixed income contemplating
building in thi.s beautiful community is very heavy.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We will keep that in mind.
FAUSTO ClMADOR: So, you have no idea of the time frame?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: No, we don't. Mr. Jones when he left that night
said that he would be drafting up the document. We have no time frame.
FAUSTO CIMADOR: When this comes to head here, and you have time
to digest it there will be a meeting publicized in'the paper to that effect?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Like I said, we would like to keep you informed
all the way. Thank you, sir. Anyone else like to address the Town Board?
HANK KUHN: Good evening. Hank Huhn from Laurel. I attended the
last meeting, and I listened with interest the conversation about the
electric company, electric plan, and I came away with two things, one
everyone on the Board seemed for lower electric rates, which is nice of
you. The second thing is that the people who voted against moving forward
indicated that we didn't have a complete plan, or a plan.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: For a dollar~amount ....
HANK KUHN: Well, whatever that would take .you to the dollar amount,
and I was just wondering whether people, Board members want to share
with us wl~at they have done in the last two weeks to move this forward?
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SUPERVISOR CrOCHRAN: I asked the Town Attorney to obtain further
information. He went along with our Comptroller, John Cushman, to the
County. He has been calling State, Federal, whatever, correct me if I am
wrong, Greg, seekJng..information. When he went to the County they are
struggling with it, also. They feel they don't have all the answers, nor do
we, and after a discussion I put it back on the agenda for this morning,
and after the discussion it was left that we would get prices from one of
the attorneys, that the County suggested, or recommended for further
information.
HANK KUHN: Electric rates?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Fee, his service to employ him, or at least come
up for one meeting to give us further information.
HANK KUHN: So we are still moving forward?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN:
Board?
Yes, we are. Anyone else llke to address the
TOM SAMUELS: Tom Samuels from Cutchogue. I wasn't going to say
anythi'ng about the electric company today, because I know that you are
working on it. However, the last comment concerns me, and that is you are
going to chose from attorneys that have been suggested by the County,
and I know Greg has spent the entire two weeks practically from what I
have heard calling various bureaucrats, State, County, and Federal. I
would suggest to the Town Boar~l that you do not take recommendations
from the County in this endeavor, that you do not take recommendations
from the State in this endeavor, you may. take it from the Federal
government I suppose, because they deregulated electricity, but I would
stay away from politically correct attorneys, when you need an aggressive
stance to get something done in Southold Town. This is progressive action.
It is for the benefit of the whole town, and get somebody that is going to
do an aggressive job. We want to know how we can do it, not why we
can't do it.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN:
Town Board? Mr. Gold?
Thank you.
Anyone else like to address the
JOE GOLD: Joe Gold, Southold. I am in a very strange position for me. I
am agreeing wholeheartedly with the former Republican Town Chair. I think
he has hit the nail right on the head. The County and State have vested
interests in the success of LIPA, and I would really be very nervous if I
had taken their recommendations, anything to do with electricity. Enough
said. Concerning the plan proposed by Steve Jones, when I was on the
Land Preservation Committee I had the opportunity to work with Steve
Jones quite a number of times, and all the people in the County he is the
one for whom I have the highest respect, as a planner and as a
professional, and don't know the details of his proposals, nobody does, but
I think before we start nickel and diming it to death we accept this as a
golden one shot last chance for this town. We don't have our own long
range plan. He is presenting us with an opportunity to structure around
his recommendations, and some of his ar[thmetlc can not be refuted
regardless of the details of the plan if you look at the number of acres
left in this town, you look at the rate at which that land can be used up,
your only argument is whether this place will be suburbia in ten years, or
fifteen years, or twenty years. It is not whether or not it is going to
happen, it is when it is going to happen, so I would suggest that we
regard this plan even though it is maybe radical in some aspects, remember
in our lifetimes, some of us, zoning was ~[ntroduced in this town. Zoning
was introduced into the country within our lifetime. Before that you could
do anything you wanted. Two acres zoning was introduced into this town in
the lifetimes of people a lot younger than I am. These were actions taken
by people with vision, and courage, and I hope this Board can step up to
that mark, and equal that vision and courage.. I know our Governor
supposedly is a great fan of Teddy Roosevelt's, but there is a quote from
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Teddy Roosevelt, which I can't quote exactly, but I will paraphrase it, and
that is that a man's property is held subject to the forbearance of his
neighbors. Property rights are not total. We all know how they can be
restricted, how they can be changed, and grandfathering is a concept
that we followed for y~ars, but when Zoning was first introduced there was
no grandfather. So, let's just keep in mind that this is a last Chance for
this town, and view as such. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Mr~ Gold. Mr. Lizewski?
JOE LIZESKI: I just want to remind everybody that when the 2% Law was
passed there is a rider in the 2% Law was a TDR Program, that is
basically to go along with it, which basically dovetails into this, that
even the planners told me that it would never have to bear fruit. All the
TDR is basically, wants you to pay for something that you once had the
right to give legally through the Town Board, or through Town government
through zoning. TDR basically wants you to pay for some of those rights
that you could have gotten, change of zone for example. The TDR's could
mean that you have to buy five acres of land on the North Road
preservation change of zone. At the presen( time any change of zone the
Town Board has the right to give it. Some of those rights become very,
very expensive. I want to remind you that, that was part of the 2% Law,
that was passed, and is now in place, and it is already there. So, it
really dovetails with what we have coming, and I think it is something that
should be looked at very carefully, because it was never really discussed
by this town. It was never an im. portant part, it seemed to me, of the 2%
Tax.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Of the legislation.
JOE LIZEWSKI: Of the legislation, I thought it belonged in it's own
form, and always did belong in it's own form. It was discussed eight or
nine years, ten years, but it is now part of this town.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I was not happy to see it part of the legislation,
because I do not, do not support a TDR Program.
JOE LIZEWSKI: The way it was passed it is in place.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It was passed because the 2% was important that
we continue. Sometimes you have to balance things, Joe, and the balance
was there. Now, a town does not have to do:a TDR Program. Although it
is in the law, it is a matter of choice. I have asked this more than once.
It is a matter of choice. The Town Board does not have to do it, and I
will fight to the death with that one.
JOE LIZEWSKI: I hope it comes to public view, so that they have
something to say about it. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Anyone else like to address the Town Board? (No
response.) If not, may I call on anyone for reports?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: I just wanted to make one quick comment. Most
of us spent the last week in Manhattan for the Association of Towns and
Villages Convention. It was educational, but you know at one moment I
started to have a little fun. I got up early, and I got my family up early.
We went down to the Today Show,' and I have to tell this story. I wanted
to get on TV. I got my prompts, too; I wanted to get on TV, and promote
Southold Town. So, I got down early, and tried to fight the crowd to get
up front, and across the crowd I see a. man ~holding up a sign that says, I
came all the way from Orient te be on TV.:So~ I. Iooki and it was an Orient
resident, Bill Gillooley. He beat me to the crowd. I mean I got there at
6:30. He was there before me.. He beat me to the crowd to get up front,
and he was successful on getting on TV, and prdmoting Southold Town. I
was just shunned away, and you know, got to-be someone who saw the
stars, and dicln't get to speak, but I dld brll~g my prop, and my daughter
had one tapped to her head, and I had one. I had the whole family holding
them up, and I thought this was going to get me on TV, $outh~id Town is
better than the Bahamas, but it didn't work. It didn't get us ~here, but
Bill Gillooley and family, they got it. That .is my story.
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COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: Mine is not so cute and not so happy. This
morning we had discussion VI, which was about the Southold Public Utility
Agency, and I hoped, foolishly it turns out, that we were actually going to
have something that was going to move us forward. Instead we were thrown
six or seven miles ba.ck. The Town Attorney talked for a long time about
the problems, and I put that in quotes, that might, and that is in quotes,
that might happen, and he gave opinions, opinions from counsel here and
there, and everyplace else. The Town Attorney also said that in his
opinion, or from what he had gleaned from elsewhere, that the electricity
could not be .transmitted over lines beyond the Town boundary. I refute
that with the Energy Act of 1992, which says, there is no one that can
stop you from using anybody's lines to transmit electricity. There was a
suggestion to hire an attorney. I have no interest in hiring another
attorney. We spent thousands and thousands of dollars on this. We have got
to stop. The other argument is that we don't have a bottom line dollar
amount. How can we have a bottom llne dollar amount? There is no amount
of dollars that is .going to be spent. There is an expense, yes, but that is
applied, that is attended to in the plan, and when you ask somebody else,
wl~at did do? Was it you, Mr. Kuhn? What I did was rewrite my original
resolution, which 'was full of legal mumbo jumbo, and put it into succinct
words, and it says exactly the same thing, form an agency, go out and
find the power, sell the power, and that is it, and I wish that we could
just form the agency, and test it, and get all the ifs, maybes, and
opinions out of the way. We have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Brian, do you have anything to report?
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: Only that I went to the Association of Towns
meetings. I attended quite a number of the seminars, and just talked to
people from different parts of the state, found out their views on certain
things, and many of the counties now are going through land preservation
projects that we started twenty years ago here. They are new at it. They
are looking for all the information they can find. So, it was very
interesting talking to those people.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Louisa?
JUSTICE EVANS: I, also, was at the Association of Towns, but I had to
spend my two days in Justice courses, which are always interesting, always
learn something new, but in a different field that my Town Board will.
enjoyed it, but unfortunately I can't attend the Town Board.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I, also, attended the Association of Towns in New
York City, and attended as many sessions as I could. I have a dual role
when I go there. I am also the delegate for the town. The Town Board did
review some of the resolutions that were on for support. I will be sharing
with the Board for the next meeting. They will get a copy of those that
were passed. I think the only one that was held was in relation to firemen
and volunteers. Part of the legislation, that is being presented to Albany
is in relation to less training by EMT's and volunteers with the fire
departments, because it is going so that many, many communities do not
have the volunteers saying, I will serve on your First Aid Squad, because
it takes a great deal of time away from their job, and evenings from their
families to get their training. The group, or the body, felt that this
should not be supported, because cutting the training that goes to local
firemen and First Aid Squads would increase their liability, so it was a
good half hour discussion, and the end result was that the delegates turned
down that piece of support, but they did support everything else that was
presented. It has been busy, and as you hear it is going to get a lot
busier. We are expecting the report from ~our consultant that is doing the
L~8 study for the town in relation to zoning. We are going through
interviews for an Assistant Town Attorney. We have done one round. We
cut it today, and we will be going for more. Just from Steve Jones' report
alone there is a great deal on our plate. We will keep you informed as much
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as we can, and hopefully some of you .will come in and join us at the
meetings in the body. We would like to hear from you. Thank you for
joining us. May I have a motion to adjourn?
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at
5:32 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was dulY ADOPTED.
Southold Town Clerk