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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
JULY 6, 1999
WORK SESSION:
PRESENT: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilwoman Alice J. Hussle; Justice
Louisa P. Evans, Councilman William D. Moore, Councilman John M. Romanelli,
Councilman Brian G. Murphy, Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Attorney
Gregory F. Yakaboski.
9:10 A.M. - The Board began with the review of IV. For Discussion Items: IV.
1. Peconic Land Trust Agreement (See Resolution No. 13). IV. 2. Building
widths for examination by code committee. This wilt be held until such time
until we hear from Cramer Consultants on the County Route ~8 Study. IV. 3.
Local Law regarding Greenhouses. Distinguish between retail and wholesale, site
plan will be required for retail, but not for agriculture use. The Town
Attorney will re-write this local law. IV. ~. Home Occupations Review. The
Board agreed that there should be no change. IV. 5. Real Estate Signs.
Councilman Moore said that a request had been received to change the wording
to take out "remove immediately upon". The Town Board agreed that it should
· be left in. IV. 6. Community Preservation Fund Exemptions. It must be a
working farm in order to be exempt. The parcel must already be in the
agriculture program. You must make a commitment to agriculture. Town
Attorney Yakaboski to check with other towns to see if this matter has come up
yet.
9:~r5 A.M. - The Board took a short break at this time.
10:10 A.M. Supervisor Cochran advised that due to today's power outages on
Long Island, LIPA called and cancelled their 3:00 P.M. appointment. James
Bunchuck Solid Waste Coordinator was called and asked to come in this morning
in place of his 1:30 P.M. appointment.
10:10 A.ML Appointment James Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator and John
Cushman, Town Comptroller appeared before the Town Board with regard to the
procurement policy. Mr. Bunchuck explained that there are times when they
need to buy things that they can't Wait for the turn-around time on the
purchase order process. If it occurs on a week-end, he tries to contact Jean or
Bill for approval. It does not happen very often, but it happened this past
week-end; A discussion was held and it was recommended that he use his petty
cash fund. An increase in the Improvements for the Solid Waste Management
District Bond from St[0,000.00 to $50,000.00 was discussed in order to complete
the office trailer. A resolution was placed on the agenda to set a date for
public hearing for August 3, 1999 at 5:00 P.M. (See Resolution No. 1ti). Mr.
Bunchuck explained that it is 200 feet to the septic line. The Suffolk County
Health Department now says that they don't like it and that it must be a
separate line. He will try to talk them out of it.
10:26 a;m. - The Town Board reviewed resolution numbers I through 1~ to be voted
upon at the 7:30 P.M. meeting.
Work Session ended at 10:35 A,M.
SOUTHOLD TOWN'BOARD JULY 6, 1999
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on.July 6,
1999, at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting at ~:30 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Present:
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of bills
for July 6, 19997
Moved by Councilman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid:
General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $107,820.07; General Fund
Part Town bills in the amount of $11,~08.[[8; Highway Fund Whole Town
bills in the amount of $[[1,[[10.39; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the
amount of $1,[[60.00; Ag Land Development Rights in the amount of
$1,[[60.00; Landfill Equipment/Scale Hous~ bills in the amount of $[[3,000.00;
Open Space Capital Fund bills in the amount of $982.50; Computer System
Upgrade bills in the amount of $7,501.9[[; Employee Health Benefit Plan bills
in the amount of $5,356.00; E-W Fire Protection District bills in the amount
of $20[[,782.96; Fishers Islfind Ferry District bills in the amount of
$10,827.71; Refuse ~; Garbage District bills in the amount of $12,130.58;
Southold Wastewater District ' bills in the amount of $860.8[[; Fishers
Island Ferry .District bills in the amount of $260~99.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Su pervisor Cochran.
This resolution :was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: A motion to approve the minutes of June 22,
1999, Town Board meeting?
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the June 22, 1999 Town Board meeting be
and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
SuPervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: To set the date for a Special Town Board meeting
JUly 15, 1999, at [[:30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that a Special Meeting of the Southold Town Board will be
held at ~:30 P.M., Thursday, July 15, 1999, at the Southold Town Hall,
Southold, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This is in relation to the DEIS that we will
receiving from Cramer for the moratorium. What we are doing, I would just
like to share this with th'e viewers that watch our Board meetings, but what
we are going to do, what we have done we have rented a bus, and we are
going to be taking the..bus trip from one end to the other of the moratorium
area. He will present it to us as we can see and feel what is along the
route up here. We will be inviting many of the organizations and groups
that are interested, be it the North Fork Environmental Council, be it
Presidents of the Chambers, be it the Businessman's Alliance, and we would
ask the cooperation of all these groups that call my office and propose one
representative from your group at this time, because we certainly can't rent
forty buses with only one man, that~ is able to give us the information, so
we ask for your cooperation, but .it is.goi~ng to be like a field trip. The
press, of course, will be a pa.rt of .it,. iso they can report to you. Setting
the next regular Town Board fneeting July 20, 1999, at 7:30 P.M.?
Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded .by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the regular meeting of the Southold Town Board will be
held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 20,
Southold, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes:
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
1999, at the Southold Town Hall,
Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Every once in a while as Board members we have
a lot of work to do, and we try to do the best we can, but every once in a
while we have a fun kind of thing that we do, and thanks to our
Transportation Committee they thought it would be a fine idea to have a
bicycle safety kind of contest, and I would like to introduce the Chairman
of the Transportation Committee, Neb Brashich~ Margaret Brown is a
member of that committee. Thank you, Margaret. Do we have anyone else
from your committee here?
NEB BRASHICH: There were three judges, Supervisor, Margaret
Brown, Victor Brown, and myself. I think I would like to very quickly
stress, this is a very unique program for the town. Essentially it involved
both the public and private sectors cooperating. Allstate Insurance and the
Town gave us two grants, and two companies in town, the Bike Stop in
Greenport, and Country Time Cycle in Mattituck provided the prizes. The
grants provided little flashing things, which would be attached to either a
bicycle or a piece of clothing, and 750 children in grades through six
participated in the contest throughout the schools. There were 200
semi-finalist, and our committee spent about fifteen hours going through
those submissions and we came out the six winners. There' were four girls,
and two boys who have won prizes. We will start with the first division,
which is a division of grade one to three, and the Supervisor thought it
would be a good idea for each winner to read their essay, and then you
will be televised, and all your friends will see you. The first prize in
the first division was won by Sarah Rose Hallock. Congratulations,
Sarah. Would you like to re~d your essay. No? Why don't I read it for
you. Sarah Rose says there are lots of ways I can be a safe bicycle rider.
I always wear a helmet because my mommy says my head is precious and
you can't buy a new head..When I ride my bike I always look out for cars,
people, and my cat, Sadie, because she likes to come with us. I stay to
the right, and if a car comes I stop my bike and wait for it to pass. I
never do tricks on my bike, and I always hold on to both handlebars. I
have lots of reflectors on my bike but I am not old enough to ride my bike
at night yet. I always ride my bike with a grownup. I will also teach my
little brother, Brian, ~ow to be a safe bicycle rider. The End. I will tell
you that the comments that you want to teach your brother made it possible
for you to win the prize ahd bicycle. We have also from the Bike Stop,
Linda Ruroede, who has donated the bicycle for the prize right here.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Linda, .thls is a certificate of recognition
presented to you from the Town Boa'rd in being a good supporter of young
people, and providing a bicycle, and to congratulate you.
LINDA RUROEDE: Thank you.
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NEB BRASHICH: The second prize was won by Jeremy Stevens. Is Jeremy
here? The third prize was won by Rebecca Rothman. Rebecca, are you
going to read this? No? Let me read it then. I can be a safe bicycle rider
by always wearing a helmet, so if I fall off my bike I won't Crack my head
open. I should ride my bike on the sidewalk, but where I live there are no
sidewalks so I ride on 'the right side of the road with the traffic. I follow
all traffic signs to keep me safe. At red lights I stop. At yellow lights I
slow down and at green lights I look left, right, left and go if Jt is
clear. I use my hand signals, when I turn. I cross at a crosswalk. At
night if I ride my bike I wear bright colors and have reflectors so I don't
blend in with the night. Be a safe bike rider.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: While you are up here we would also like to
present to you for taking part in the contest, and providing for the
community safe bicycling, and this is a certificate of recognition, and
thank you for participating.
NEB BrRASHICH: There was some opinion about a name, and our first
prize winner in grades four to six. the committee who evaluated this looked
at the name, and said. Tyler, and we were all convinced he was a boy, and
Io and behold, when we got the telephone call reminding us to be careful
what we think is the right thing, so finally Tyler is a glrl. Tyler
Blangiardo won first prize. Are you going to read yours?
TYLER BL~NGIARDO: The world of bicycles has many rules that are
intended rto keep you and many others from harm. Three basic rules are to
look in all di~rections at intersections and corners, keep alert of horns,
blinkers, traffic lights and signs, and finally, to wear protective gear,
such as helmets and reflectors. These rules have saved lives and could
salvage yours as well. Look in all directions when you are riding your
bike. Cars and trucks may not see you, so it is best to be aware of
them. Many have died because of their ignorance. Please look before
making your next move. It could be a life or death situation. Being
attentive and alert to your surroundings is a major rule of the road.
Watching for potholes, blinkers and signs will guide you on your trip.
Potholes may disturb your bike's path and lead to cuts-and injuries so be
aware of them. Car blinkers will give you hints that a parked car is on
and may be turning. Another hint that a parked car Js running is smoke
coming from the exhaust pipe. Signs can tell you of many dangers like
construction, deer and closed off areas. Simple clues in your surroundings
can help you often. Wearing reflective clothing will make it easier for
night drivers to see you. Reflectors on your bike add to this protection.
Other forms of safety are wearing helmets and pads. It would be a much
less tragic circumstance for your helmet to break rather than your skull.
Take this advice into consideration. It may prove itself very useful
someday as some find out the hard way. As they always say, a safe b~ker
is a happy driver. Good luck.
NEB BRASHICH: The second prize was won by Jacob Sisson. Is Jacob
here? Congratulations, Jacob. I am sure you will read yours. No?
Okay. How and why be safe on a bike by Jacob Sisson. One, wear a
helmet. This simple piece of padding can help to save your life if you are
ever caught in a crash. A helmet is made to collapse and in doing so
protects your skull. The collapsing of the helmet absorbs the shock of the
impact and keeps your head from being crashed. But remember, it is not a
good idea to put your head into an oncoming car as a helmet can not absorb
all ~mpacts. Two, make sure your bike is in good working condition. A
good working bike is a good factor in keeping you safe. A faulty bike can
cause you to lose control. Even the slightest miscue, like a spoke being
dislodged, could have a drastic effect on your control status. If you lose
control on your bike in, let's say, an intersection, you can be seriously
injured by an oncoming car. Three, make drivers notice you. One way to
do this ~s to wear reflective strips, vests or taping on your body and
reflectors on your bike. A horn is also recommended on your bike so you
can alert any driver that does not see you. Keep in mind that almost all of
the time a driver does not see you and does not know that you are there.
Think that the driver could do anything at any time and you have to be
ready. Over 500,000 people either die or are seriously injured by being hit
by cars. most because they are not paying attention. They are not looking
at what is happening in their peripheral vision or even rlght in front of
them. Your .peripheral vision is one of the most important things that you
have to pay attention to. It is where you see what is happening on either
side of you without turning your head. This is where you can see the cars
that could be coming out of a driveway or turning out of the parking space
they are parked .n. Prevention of accidents is easy when you know What
you are doing in terms of bike safety. Congratulations.., One more prize
was won by Kevin Rishe.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Mr, Brown is not here.
NEB BRASHICH: I don't see him. Would you like to make your
presentation, and I will make sure he gets it?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would just as soon be able to present it to him
at one point, Neb. What this is, is a proclamation to Victor Brown, who
has served for, I guess, since 1991 on the Transportation Committee, and
he [~as brought a great deal of knowledge and information to committee, and
this is a proclamation to be presented to him on behalf of the Town Board
for his service to the community, but I kind of would like to present it
personally, but the record now shows that three cheers for Victor Brown.
We will continue with the Board meeting.
I. REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know each month committees and
departments give to the Town Board reports as to the operations in their
particular committee or department. The only one on this month at this time
i's Scavenger Waste, probably because of the holiday, but they are public
information. They are in file in the Town Clerk's Office, and please feel
free if there is ever anything on here you are interested in you may come
in and request that information,
1. Southold Scavenger Waste Monthly Carters Report for June, 1999.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Public notices are listed.
1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of
Complete Application of Suffolk County Water Authority to discharge
backwash from an iron removal system on the south side of Sound Avenue,
west of Cox Neck Road, Laurel. Written comments to be received by July
30, 1999.
2. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Notice of
Complete Application of William Ackerman to install a well with a
submersible pump for the purpose of irrigating a vineyard east of Elijah's
Lane and south of Route u,8 in Cutchogue, Southold. Written comments by
July 17, 1999.
3. New York State Department of Transportation Notice of Restricted
Highways, Route 25 from LIRR Overpass to Marratooka Avenue, Laurel
and Mattituck, Town of Southold, due to reconstruction. Designation to
expire on November 30, 1999.
4. U.S. Army Corp of Engineers New York District Notice of
Application of Charles Rodin to install a pier assembly in East Creek,
Little Peconlc Bay, Cutchogue, Town of Southold. Written Comments by July
28, 1999.
III. COMMUNICATIONS. None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. 5;00 P.M., on the Stacy A. and M~Chael J. Sheppard proposal
for a zone changes.
2. 5:05 P.M., on the acceptance of the. offer of the Margaret' Clacia
pr~)perty.
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1.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold accepts, with
regrets, the resignation of Tara Smith from her position of data entry
operator, effective immediately.
I .-Vote of the Town. · Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2.-Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, seconded by Councilman Moore, 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
Police Juvenile Officers Association Annual Training Conference at Ithaca,
New York, from August 29, 1999 through September 3, 1999, and all
expenses for registration fee of $145.00, lodging (including some meals) in
the amount of $475.00, travel expenses and additional meal costs of
approxima.t.ely $100.00, a total of $720.00 shall be a legal charge tot he
Juvenile AId Bureau 1999 budget.
2. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Coch ran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
3.-Moved:by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED th~{~ the ToWn Board of the Town of Southold appoint the
followi';ng 1999 summer staff as follows:
LIFEGUARDS
Joyce Dumas (3rd year)
Klm Hespos (4th year)
Christina Kamarko (1st year)
3. -Vote of the ;Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Roma nell], ~cilman Moore, Justice
$8.001hour
$8.25/hour
$7..50/hour
Murphy, Councilman
Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Th
ion :was. duly ADOPTED.
4.-Moved by Justice' Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
01e TOwn 1999 budget as follows:
To¸:
A.1010.4.500.500
Town Board, C.E.
Fee for services, non-employee
Planning Consultants
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Contingent, C.E.
Unallocated Contingencies
4. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Supervisor Cochran.
This'resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 34,000.00
$ 34,000.00
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
5.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the East-West Greenport Fire Protection District 1999 budget as follows:
To:
SF.3410.4.400.100 Fire Protection Contract $79,935.00
From:
SF.1989.4.100.100 Funded Deficit, C.E.
SF.9010.8.000.00 Fireman's Service Awards
5.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Romanelll, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$10,935.00
69,000.00
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
6.- Moved by Councilwoman Hussie, secOnded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoint~s
Michael Wall as a Seasonal Laborer for the Solid Waste District at a salary
of $8.25 per hour, effective immediately and for a period not to exceed
Labor Day, September '6, 1999.
6.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that' the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes and directs Island Group Administration, Inc. to pay medical
bills of town employees John Boufis, Elizabeth Neville, and Georgia
Rudder, which bills were submitted by provider more than 90 days after
the services were rendered.
7 .- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
SuperviSor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
8.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
with regrets the resignation (~f Robert G. Kassner as a Member of the
Southold Town Landmark Preservation Commission, effective ~ July 19, 1999.
8.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman HUssie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
9.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelll, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
authorizes an expenditure not to exceed $350.00 for expenses incurred by
individuals from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to travel
to Fishers Island to process the renewal of drivers licenses for Fishers
Island residents.
9.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
10.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby AMENDS
RESOLUTION NO. 31 of the JUNE 8, 1999 Town Board Meeting to amend the
salary as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Gregory Schweitzer to the position of Scale Operator at the Southold
Town Landfill, at a salary of $13.~1 per hour, effective June 8, 1999.
10.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
11.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that the 'Fown Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies
the General Fund Whole Town 19~9 budget as follows:
Revenues:
A.2705.~0
Appropriations:
A.5182.2.500.500
Gifts & Donations
Other Donations
11 .- Vote of the
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Street Lighting, Equipment
Other Equipment
Street Light .Fixtures
Town Boa rd: Ayes: Councilman
Evans,
$ 185.00
$ 185.00
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
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12.-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 1999 budget as follows:
To:
A.1910.~.300.800
From:
A.6772.~;600.300
In~:u'rance, Small Claims
~.., 12.-V0te of the
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Human Services, Miscellaneous-
Travel Reimbursement
Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Evans,
$500. O0
$500.00
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
with
imp
lands,
CommUnity Preservation Project Plan; and other planni0g, acquisition, and
negotiation
Attorney~
13.-Vote of'
seconded by Justice Evans, it was
Board of the Town of SoUthold hereby
;rvisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an agreement
to assist the Town in identifying and
programs to acquire development rights to
fee interest to open space and other lands; the
This
services, all in accordance with the apprOval of the Town
the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Cou.nc|l.woman Hussie,
· an.
duly ADOPTED.
COl
~IOORE: I am really glad. We have worked very well in the
and I hope we can continue to do so.
14.-Moved by Justice Evans', seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
WHEREAS~ the Town Board of the Town of Southold (herein
called "Town .Board" and "Town", respectively), in the County of
Suffolk, New York, on behalf of the Southold Solid Waste
Management District~ heretofore established and now existing in
the Town (herein called "District"), has determined to increase
and improye the facilities'of the District, consisting of (i)
construction of a new Scale house at th~ estimated maximum cost
of $40,000 and (ii) acquisition of various equipment at the
estimated maximum cost of $160,000; and
WHEREAS. after a public hearing duly called and held on
November 12, 1997, the Town Board of the Town determiBed pursuant
to the Resolution and Order After Public Hearing duly adopted on
November 12, 1997, that it is in the public interest to increase
and improvethe facilities of the'District, and ordered that such
facilities be increased and improved at the estimated total cost
of $200,000; and
WHEREAS, due to increased costs of materials and labor
for the con~tr¢ct+on of such scale hous9, the estimated maximum
cost thereO~ has increased by the amount of $10,000 to $50,000
and the estimated total cost of said increase and improvement of
facilities is now $210,000, and it is necessary and desirable and
in the public interest and the best interest of said Town to
increase the total appropriation therefor by said amount of
$10,000, from $2:00,000 to $210,000; and
W~.EREAS, ;said $210,000 total?estimated cost shall
consist of '(i)~the ~construction of a new scal:e house at the
estimated m.~ximum cost 6f $50,000, such additional amount to be
p~id ~y the'lexp~nditurelof ~10,000 from available funds of the
Districti a.~d. iii) acquisit~on.of various equipment at the
est[mate~ maximum cost of $160,000;
Now, therefore~ be it
ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town
be held at the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, in
the Town, on the 3rd'day o{ Au_~g~ 1999 at 5:00 o'clock P.M,
(Prevailing Time)--~o consider s~id increase~ost to the increase
and improvement of facilities and to hear all persons interested
in the subject thereof concerning the same and for such other
action on the part of the Town Board with relation thereto as may
be required by law; and be it,
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish at least
once in "THE SUFFOLK TIMES," a newspaper hereby designated'as the
official newspaper of the Town for such publication, a~d.p~st on
the sign boar~ ~f the. ToWn maintain~ed pursuant t° Subdivision~6
of Sectioni30 0f the T~wn. Law, a copy of this Order~ ~ertifi?d'by
said Town clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting
to be not less than teh (10) nor more than twenty (20) daYs
before the date Of such public hearing.
DATED: July 6, 1999
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
14.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes:
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
Evans,
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
15.--
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded'by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations
pertaining to Article 8 (State Environmental Quality Review) of the
Environmental Conservation Law, the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
as lead agency, has determined that the proposed action of Stacy
Michael Shel~pard 'for a change of zone from Light Industrial (LI) to
Low Density Residential (R-40) district on certain property located at the
south side of New Suffolk Avenue and west side of Airway Drive,
Mattituck, New York, (SCTM#1000-115-9.5.1) will not have a significant
effect on the environment and that a Draft Environmental Impact Statement
need not be prepared; and be it
FURTI~ER RESOLVED that this determination is issued in full
consideration of the Criteria for Determination of Significance contained in
6NYCRR part 617.11, the long Environmental Assessment Forms Part I, II
and the following specific reasons:
1. The Town of Southold Planning Board reviewed the subject application and
made a determination in favor of the proposed zone change for the following
reasons: with the exception of the airport, the surrounding area is zoned
Residential R-80 and R-40, therefore this zone change would be in keeping
with the zoning in the area.
2. The Suffolk County Department of Planning reviewed the subject application
and considered it to be a matter for local dete,,lination as there is no apparent
significant impact co.untywide or inter-community impacts.
3 The proposed action will not set a significant precedent, as it represents a
unique scenario.
4. The existing zone is Light industrial (LI) which has a maximum potential
development of commercial and industrial uses. The proposed action would
alter the :zone from a more intensive zone to a less intensive zone therefore
having none or if any, apOsifive impact on the environment.
5. The proposed action would be more in keeping with the surrounding zone
districts save for the existing airport Zoned. Light Industrial (LI).
6. Proposed project is not of significant magnitude or impact to warrant the
preparation cfa Draft EIS and will not cause a significant burden on natural or
community resources.
SOUTItOLD TOWN':BOARD JULY 6, 1999
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
hereby issues a negative declaration pursuant to Part 617 of Article 8
(State Environmental Quality Review) of the Environmental Conservation Law
(USEQRA") for the proposed change of zone by the applicants Stacy A. &
Michael J. Sheppard.
15.-Vote of the Town' ' Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelll, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
Abstain: Councilman Moore.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May i have a motion to recess?
Moved by Justice Evans~, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVI~D that a rec~ess be called at this time, 5:00 P. M.. for the
purpose of h'0!ding a public hearing.
Vote' of the Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
)re, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Reconvened at 5:04 P.M.
16.-Moved by CoUncilwoman Hussie, seconded by Justice Evans,
WHEREA~, a petitlon was heretofore filed with the Town Board of the
Town of ;Southold by Stacy A. & Michael J. Sheppard requesting a
change, modification and amendment of the Building Zone Ordinance
including the Building Zone Maps made a part thereof by changing from
Light Industrial (LI) District to Residential (R-40) District, the
property described in said petition, and
WHEREAS, Said petition was duly referred to the Town Planning Board
and the Suffolk County Planning Board for investigation, recommendation
and report, and the reports having been filed with the Town Board, and
thereafter, a public hearing in relation to said petition having been duly
held by the Town Board on the 6th day of July, 1999, and due
ehberat.on hav.ng been had thereon
NOw, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1.2 acre parcel located at
th~ south sid!e of NeW Suffolk Avenue and the west side of Airway Drive,
Matt'ituck, New YOrk, owned by applicants Stacy A. & Michael J.
Sheppard (Suffolk County. Tax map number 10007 15-9.5.1) is hereby
re,or'ed from ~Light I~ndustrial (.LI) District to Resident al (R-40) District.
16.-Vote of the TOWn Board. Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Remanelli, 'Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie, Supervisor Cochran.
Abstain: Councilman MoOre.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time, 5:05 P. M., for the
purpose of holding a public hearing.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Murphy, Councilman
Councilwoman Hussie,
17.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans,
WHEREAS, Margaret Ciacia, Conservatee, by John Faulkner,
Conservator have offered to sell property to the Town of Southold under
the Open Space Program; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public
hearing on the question of the acquisition of the Ciacia property on the
6th day of July, 1999, pursuant, to the provisions of Chapter 59, Open
Space Preservation, of the Code of the Town of Southold, at which time all
interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the public interest that the Town
of Southold acquire the Clacia property; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby elects to purchase the property
of Ciacia, described as. follows:
SUffolk County Tax Map No. 1000-45-1-10, comprising approximately 8
acres, located on the northwest corner of Main Road and Chapel Lane,
Arshamomaque, Southold, New York, at a cost of $72,000.00; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that Supervisor Jean W. Cochran be and she hereby
is authorized to execute any and all required documents required for the
acquisition of the aforesaid property.
17. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
Supervisor Cochran. ..
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The Town just bought themselves a very valuable
piece of property. That is it as far as public hearings are concerned, and
we have finished the resolutions, so we will go to the part of the meeting
where if anyone in the audience has anything they would like to share with
the Town Board, please, feel free at this time. Yes, sir?
DICK LESSER: Dick Lesser of Greenport. I-wasn't available when you had
the discussions on the 30th because health becomes more valuable than
welfare. I went to the hospital. It is just an appointment, but I had to
make it, and since I just saw that you had a discussion on it on the
30th, if there is anything you wish to ask me about it, about this
resolution that I want changed I would be glad to talk.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: We did talk abut it in the Code Committee. The
Code Committee to be honest with said, no recommended change could be
made to the Code on that language, and that was discussed on the Work:
Session this morning, and presented to the Town Board. That restriction is
there for a couple of reasons, one is which of their concern that retail
trade end up happening on residential property.
DICK LESSER: What is wrong with that? Then if that is the case and it is
law, why isn't the Police Department not doing it's duty, and ticketing
everybody that anywhere from a car to a box of strawberries, to box of
tomatoes, to straw, wood, it being sold out of the house illegally.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I don't know if that is case. I think the Code
Enforcement is difference as to what activities. We have a farm stand law
for example. They allowed to sell from their homes certain products. If
there are complaints about illegal sales going on. I am familiar that have
made complaints, and Code Enforcement Officer has gone down there and
stopped people from selling anything from manufactured Adirondack
furniture out of the garage, wishing wells, and the like. So, when the
Code Enforcement Officer is made aware of it, it can be enforced then.
DICK LESSER: In other words if it is not.. how about cars?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I don't know. . selling a car from your home does not
constitute..
DICK LESSER: Just go up and down 48 or 25.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Selling a car from your home does not constitute a
home occupation. In fact there are separate problems when people sell more
than X number of cars on a piece of property. They are considered
dealers, and there is a problem there, but the casual sale of one car from
their home does not constitute, in my opinion or understanding of that law,
a home occupation. The person is not in the business of selling cars from
their property. That is the casual seller of an extra Sunfish, or a rowboat,
or what have you.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE: The other part of it, also, that we considered
was it says you can net store any of the products on the property.
DICK LESSER: That is the second half of the 28.
COUNCILWOMAN HUSS:IE: That is right, and in that case if we were to
take that out, plumbers could have pipe all over the place, and painters
could have anything there.
DICK LESSER: You don't want me to get into that. I know people that do
exactly what you just said.
SOUTHOLD TOWNBOARD
JULY 6, 1999
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COUNCILWOMAN HUSSIE:
Enforcement Officer?
Really? Have you mentioned that to the Code
DICK LESSER: Of course not. I am not a squealer. I know people that do
that exactly, and to me it falls under the category of selling out of .your
house, and I don~t care what it is whether it is, like I said, strawberries,
a bail of hay, or a cord of wood, if it is on your front lawn you are
selling out of your house, and if that is the way the law reads, it is not
interpreted that way, and Councilman Moore just told me, but that is what
the law reads, and if it is enforceable it should be rescinded. Thank
you. I will see you again.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Is there anyone else present that has anything
they would like to share or ask?
JACK WILLIAMS: Jack Williams from East Marion. It is almost too hot to
bother to ask the question, but what are you doing with the Jones report,
hatching it?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I don't cluck either. No. It has not come for our
review yet, sir. Anyone else like to speak to the Town Board? (No
response.) I am not going to call for reports. It is terribly hot up here. I
would just like to bring your attention to the fact that we have not only at
different boat ramps in town, but the town is doing and has part Of a
campaign for jet ski safety. Detective Dzenkoski is handling it, and these
have been posted in many places where jet skiers use any of ramps, so Jt
gives the watercraft safety regulations, and hopefully that we have safe
summer as far as jet skis are concerned. Also, we have some safety tips
from the Weather Bureau in relation to the weather. We closed early today,
because we are cooperating with LIPA, and as many businesses and most
of the municipalities throughout Suffolk were shut down a little early, but
it says, slow down, reduce or eliminate strenuous activities. I donmt think
anyone has to tell me that. Dress for summer. Wear light clothes, eat less,
drink more fluids, and not alcoholic beverages, and spend more time in air
conditioned places, and donmt get too much sun, and don% forget about
your pets also, because they struggle through the heat. So, it is a hot
one. I think, we are ready to go home, and I thank you for joining us.
The only other thing I would like to say is LIPA was going to come in
to;clay a~d meet .with us on the towers that they would plan to string
tl~r°~gh here; and they are all tied up with this weather emergency, so
they canceled our 3:00 o~clock appointment, but I spoke with the gentleman,
and he expects to be able to be with us in two weeks, so they will be
coming in to report on exactly what they are planning on doing.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: I just want to say for the TV viewing audience
Monday nigh~ is the public hearing, or the informational hearing on the
pqol, on the Family Activity Center 7:00 o~clock right here, so please come.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you for joining us.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Hussie, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at
5:17 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilwoman Hussie,
StZpervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$outhold Town Clerk