HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-02/01/2000 ELIZABETH A. NEV'ILT.'E
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Town Hall, 53095 Ma/n Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fax (516) 765-6145
Telephone (516) 765-1800
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
FEBRUARY 1, 2000
WORK SESSION:
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilman William D. Moore, Justice Louisa P. Evans,
Councilman Brian G. Murphy, Councilman John M. Romanelli, Councilman Craig A. Richter, Town
Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski.
9:00 A.M. - Appointment - Justice William H. Price, Personnel (Executive Session; 9:30 A.M. -
Appointment - SUperintendent of Highways Raymond L. Jacobs (Executive Session); 10:00 A.M. -
Appointment - Conference call with Matthew Leibowitz (Executive SeSsion).
On motion by Councilman John M. Romanelli, seconded by Justice Louisa P. Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enters into Executive Session
at 9:12 A.M. for the purpose of discussing Personnel specific individuals, Litigation,
Contracts, and Acquisition of Property. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter,
Councilman Romanelli, Councilman Murphy, Justice Evans, Supervisor. Cochran. Also present:
Town Clerk Neville and Town Attorney Y. akaboski.
The Town Board convened for a break between 10:50 A.M. and 11:05 A.M.
Executive Session continued until 12:40 P.M., at which time the Town Board recessed for lunch.
1:20 P.M. The Town Board discussed IV. For Discussion Items as follows: IV. 1. Domestic
Partner Medical Coverage. This will be referred to Richard Zuckerman, re: negotiations. IV. 2.
Exemption of Transfer Tax - Rosenstone/Lieb. The 2% law makes no provision for
apportionment. The Town Board discussed whether or not it should be exempted. The Town
Attorney said that the county gives it two separate tax map numbers. Councilman Murphy said that
the intent of the law is to preserve farmland and open space. Assessor Chairman Robert Scott was
asked to come into the work session on this discussion. He was apprised of the question: You have
96 acres of farmland, separate off2 acres with the house. Can the two acre parcel be included in the
Agricultural District? Chairman Scott answered no. Farmer to Farmer is not exempt unless the land
is committed to some kind of program. Supervisor Cochran directed that this matter be sent to the
Attorney General for an opinion. Councilman Murphy said that when people come in to talk about
farmland preservation, you must guide them and advise that there are other solutions out there. The
Town Board directed the Town AttorneY to formulate a form to cover this and present it to the Town
Board members before it is sent to the Attorney General. for an opinion. IV. 3. Rental Law
proposal was presented to the Town Board modeled after the Town of Riverhead's code.
Councilman John Romanelli and Justice Louisa Evans were not in favor of the law as .written
because they did not think it would solve the problems. This local law will be sent to the Code
Committee for review and revision. IV. 4. Ham Operators request for exemption t~om a portion of
the Telecommunications Law. The Town Board agreed and directed the Town Attorney to prepare
an amendment to this local law. IV. 5. Community Preservation Fund - Agricultural District
Exemption. This was already discussed during IV.1. IV. 6 Interview Dates for Public Safety
Dispatcher II will be set by Councilman Richter. IV. 7. Set date for Public Hearing Re:
Transportation Commission (See ResolUtion No. 34.) IV. 8. Set date for Public Hearing Re:
Chapter 100, Section 13, Bed & Breakfast. (See Resolution No. 35.) IV. 9. Set date for
Public Hearing Re: Chapter 100, Yard, ~ont (See ResolUtion No. 36.) IV, 10. Town Attorney
update on PLT's will be presented at next meeting. IV. 11. Scavenger Waste Facility Update by
Councilman Romanelli. The pumps froze up and the plant was closed for a few days last month,
not 16 days as it was rumored. IV. 12. Interview Dates for Planning Board member will be set
by Councilman Richter and Planning Board Chairman Bennett Orlowski will be consulted.
Councilman Romanelli advised that Jim Nelson of ACS computer consulting company will be
conducting the telephone interviews with the department heads on February 14, the day before his
appointment with the Town Board. Mr. Nelson will determine the wants and needs of the
departments through these telephone interviews and then discuss possibilities with the Town Board
on February 15. (See Resolution No. 37.)
2:31 P.M. The Town Board reviewed resolution numbers 1 - 37 to be voted, up during the regular
7:30 P.M meeting. Amendment was made to resolution no. 31 on the top of the second page,
unlisted action was changed to Type 11 action at the direction of the Town Attorney.
On motion by Justice Louisa P. Evans, seconded by Councilman William D. Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold enter into Executive Session at 3:03
P.M. to discuss Personnel, a particular person. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
Richter, Councilman Romanelli, Councilman Murphy~ Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran. Also
present: Town Clerk Neville and Town Attorney Yakaboski.
Executive Session and work session ended at 4:15 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on February 1, 2000, at the
'Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York. Supervisor Cochran opened the
meeting at 7:30 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Councilman Craig A. Richter
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Absent:
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN:
February 1, 2000?
May I have a motion to approve the audit of the bills of
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid: General Fund
Whole Town bills in the amount of $462,796.66; General Fund Part Town bills in the
amount of $11,844.88; Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $17,389.06;
Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount of $22,122.56; Capital Projects Account
bills in the amount of $41,270.00; Ag Land Development Rights bills in the amount of
$129,240.52; Landfill Cap & Closure bills in the amount of $I1,000.00; Open Space
Capital Fund bills in the amount of $17,321.82; Computer System Upgrade bills in the
amount of $15,691.44; Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $21,732.72;
Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $11,305.07; Refuse and Garbage
District bills in the amount of $32,509.09; Southold Wastewater District bills in the
amount of $3,849.35; Fishers Island Sewer District bills in the amount of $570:50;
Fishers Island Ferry District Agency and Trust bills in the amount of $204.02.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the minutes of January 18,
2000, Town Board meeting?
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 18, 2000, Town Board meeting be and
hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: A motion to set the next regular Town Board meeting for
Tuesday, February 15, 2000, 4:.30 P.M.
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold of the Southold Town Board
will be held at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday, February i5, 2000, at the Southold Town Hall,
Southold, New York
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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I. REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the different committees and different
departments supply the Town Board with reports each month. They are on file in the
Town Clerk's Office. They are available to the public. If there is any information you
would like, please, feel free to come and see us. In reading the North Fork Animal
Welfare League, the Shelter, I noticed on top of their synopsis Oyster Pond continues to
support the North Fork Animal Welfare League through Newsday Future Corp Project,
and the students and facility sold poinsettias with the proceeds being donated to the
Shelter. I would just like to say, thank you to the students at Oyster Ponds, and we always
encourage, and I think it is nice that students get involved in the community, and have a
project, so I was delighted whc~n I read that. In addition to reports each month we are
notified for public notices of which there are none this week.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES. None.
III. COMMUNICATIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Communications, we had a letter from Senator Charles
Schumer in relation to the support of the land and water conservation fund, a letter from
one of the citizens in relation to the problem with the heating up at the Recreation Center.
Ray Jacobs, our Highway Superintendent, is in charge of buildings.and grounds, and that
is being looked at, because it is cold most of the time, and we are going to solve the
problem one way or another. A letter from Mike LoGrande with greetings and his annual
report, and also a letter from Frank Trotte, which is the Senior Newsletter, and what it
can do for us. Also a letter of thanks to the Highway Department and Superintendent
Jacobs for a job that he was responsible for, so we thank those people for appreciating the
good job of our Highway Superintendent.
1. Senator Charles Schumer in regard to Land and Water Conservation Fund.
2. Jack Wills, Southold Senior Citizens Club in regard to heating system at
Recreation Department.
3. Michael LoGrande, Suffolk County Water Authority with greetings and Annual
Report.
4. Frank Trotte, Senior News with greetings for Supervisor Cochran.
5. George Malolsh, Department of Energy in regard to Small Business Development
Center.
6. Henry Andere with thanks to Superintendent Jacobs and Highway Department.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS None
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We had a lot of work today. We really did. We started at
9:00, and we went to late this afternoon, and discussed many, many things. Some of
those things we will report to you this evening. A lot we will be acting on as far as
resolutions are concerned. As you may or may not know the Town Board has a Town
Board policy in relation to the resolutions that we take actions upon. That is that prior to
the adoption we would be very happy to hear your input or your comments on any of the
resolutions, which appear on your agenda. Is there anyone that would like to address the
Town Board at this time in relation to any of the agenda resolutions? There is a period at
the end of business where we will accept comments from the public on any given topic
that is town business. Anyone like to address the Board in relation to resolutions? (No
response.) If not, we will begin the passage of the resolutions. Number one?
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby separates James
Rodney Douglass from his employment as auto mechanic III pursuant to Civil Service
Law Section 71 effective February 1, 2000.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman. Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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2. - Moved by Councilman Moore,'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 removal and transport of scavenger
waste from the Southold Town Wastewater Treatment Facility as no bids were received
on January 20, 2000 Bid Opening.
2.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED,
3.- Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Southold Town Clerk Elizabeth Neville to 'advertise for bids to construct a new
restroom facility at Kenny's Beach, Southold, New York, all in accordance with the plans
and specifications as prepared by James Richter, R.A.
3. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, 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.6772.1.100.100 Program for the Aging, Personal Services
Full-Time Employees
Regular Earnings $ 3,000.00
A.6772.1.100.200 Programs for the Aging, Personal Services
Full-time Employees
Overtime Earnings 150.00
A.6772.4.100.700 Programs for the Aging, Contractual Expenses
Supplies & Materials
Food 7,000.00
A.6772.4.400.675 Programs for the Aging, Contractual Expenses
Contracted Services
Dishwashing 200.00
From:
A.6772.1.200.100
Programs for the Aging, P.S.
Part-Time Employees
Regular Earnings 10,350.00
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Sul3ervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
5. - 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 1999 budget as follows:
To:
Transfer to Other Funds
A.9901.9.000.100
From:
A.3120.2.300.100
A.3120.2.500~250
A.3120.4.100.550
A. 3120.4.600.300
$15,150.00
Automobiles 11,700.00
Defibrillators 993.00
Flares, Oxygen, Ammunition 875.00
Travel Reimbursement 1,582.00
5.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: A lot of these modifications to the Budget are for the '99
Budget, our Comptroller John Cushman is trying to close out the books, so we are
balancing everything. We'll be having quite a few of these this evening. Hopefully on the
'99 budget that will it. Number six is a resolution in relation to reinforcing our
commitment against bias, and bigotry, and prejudice.
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6.- Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by The Entire Town Board,
WHEREAS, in light of the recent spate of hate pamphlets distributed in Southold High
School, the Town Board wishes to reaffn-rn its position that no form of bias, bigotry, or
prejudice is acceptable in Southold; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold is enriched by the diversity of its population; and
WHEREAS, the Town is a mosmc of people from many different racial, religious, and
ethnic backgrounds, and intergroup harmony is important to the security of every
community; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board, together with the Southold Town Anti-Bias Task
Force, is committed to reducing tension, eliminating prejudice, and fostering respect and
tolerance throughout Southold Town; and be it further
RESOLVED that in every instance the Town Board shall stand against bias-related
incidents of any kind and shall combat intolerance agmnst any persons because of race,
ethnicity, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We were very sad to hear about the incident over in the
school in relation to the pamphlets that were distributed, and some one said to me, well,
they weren't really bias, but anytime a written document attacks another religion that is
discrimination. We try to understand one another's religion, although it may be different
from our own, and that is part of living and working together. So, I am sure the Town
Board supports this resolution.
6. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
7. - Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it ~vas
RESOLVED that pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution, the Town Board of the
Town of Southold hereby requests the enactment of Senate Bill No. S. 2760 and
Assembly Bill No. A. 4883, entitled "AN ACT to amend Chapter 246 of the laws of 1916
relating to the extermination of mosquitoes and the establishment of districts therefore, in
relation to authorization for the amount of the annual appropriation by the Town of
Southold for the Orient Mosquito District". It is hereby declared that a necessity exists
for the enactment of such legislation, whereas the Town Board does not have the power
to enact such legislation by local law.
7.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
8. - Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
the American Diabetes Association to use the following Town Roads for their ninth
annual "Tour de Cure" cycling event on Sunday, June 11, 2000, from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00
P.M., provided they file with the Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of
Liability Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured: Peconic Bay
Boulevard, Bay Avenue, Wickham Avenue, Grand Avenue, Mill Road, Oregon Road,
Cox Lane, Bridge Lane, Mill Lane, Soundview Avenue, Lighthouse Road, Moores Lane,
Village Lane, King Street, Narrow River Road, Orchard Street, and Tabor Road.
8. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was 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 Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to sign the 2000 Contract for Services with the
Suffolk County Marine Environmental Learning Center for the Southold Town Shellfish
Hatchery at Cedar Beach, Southold, all in accordance with the approval of the Town
Attorney
9.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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10. - Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to sign the 2000 Contract for Services with the
Family Service League of Suffolk County for the Southold Town Youth Services
Program, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney.
10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
. - Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Town Clerk Elizabeth Neville to advertise for bids for the purchase of 10,000
yards of screened sand, more, or less, as may be needed, for ice control and highway
maintenance for the Highway Department.
.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
2. - Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore,
WHEREAS, the Fishers Island Ferry District has recommended the granting of two
easements to the City of New London, Connecticut on real property owned by the Town
of Southold for the purpose of the Fishers Island Ferry District in New London,
Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, the first easement provides the City of New London access over real
property owned by the Town of Southold in connection with the City's development of
the New London Waterfront Park and the Town of Southold will receive an easement
over City real property for the purpose of expanding the entrance to the Fishers Island
Ferry District Terminal and a second easement granted over abandoned wharves for the
purposes of educational exhibits which will afford the Ferry District use and access to the
improved wharves; and
WHEREAS, the Fishers Island Ferry District does not require these easements for Ferry
District purposes; and
WHEREAS, the easement received from the City of New London as consideration for
the Town's:granting of the two easements described herein is fair and reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the Fishers Island Ferry District has held a public hearing on this matter on
January 25,2000 pursuant to Town Law Section 198(12); and
WHEREAS, the Fishers Island Ferry District has passed a resolution recommending the
granting of said easement (attached hereto); now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Supervisor Cochran to execute any documents necessary to grant said easements
all in accord with the Town Attorney.
2.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
13. - Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 1999
Fishers Island Sewer District budget as follows:
T.._qo:
Revenues:
SS2.5990.00 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 2,700.00
Appropriations:
SS2.8160.4.000.000 Sewage Treatment, Contractual Expenses $ 2,700.00
13.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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1 ti. - Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED THAT THE TOwn Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the
1999 Wastewater DisPosal District budget as follows:
To:
SS1.8130.4.200.400 Water $ 150.00
SS 1.8130.4.500.200 Engineering 2,400.00
From:
SS1.8130.4.400.800
Sludge Removal $ 2,550.00
-Vote of the Town Board:'Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, JUstice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
15. -Moved by Councilman Murphy, Seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the TOwn Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Solid
Waste Management District 1999 bUdget as folloWs:
To:
SR. 1490.1.100.200
SR.8160.1.100.10~
SR.8160.1.200.100
SR.8160.1.300.100
SR.8160.4.100.100
SR.8160.4.100.120
SR.8160.4.100.250
SR.8160.4.100.600
SR.8160.4.100.610
SR.8160.4.200.100
SR.9730.6.000.000
Administration, FT Overtime
Refuse & Garbage, FT Regular
Refuse & Garbage, PT Regular
Refuse & Garbage, Seasonal
Office Supplies
Employee Work Gear
Heating Fuel
Misc, Equipment MaintJSupplies
Maint/Supplies-Forkliff
Telephone
BAN Principal
$ 25.00
28,700.00
2,300.00
625.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
600.00
From:
SR.1910.4.300.100
SR.8160.4.100.575
SR.8160.4.100.607
SR.8160.4.100.640
SR.8160.4.400.805
SR.9010.8.000.000
SR,9901.9.000.000
Insurance
Maint/Supplies-Leaf Shredder
Encapsulator Maintenance
Maint/Supplies-Trailer Fleet
MSW Removal
NYS Retirement, ERS
Transfers to Health Plan
$1,200.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
1,500.00
4,900.00
15,600.00
5,600.00
15.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
16.-Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, 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.3410.4.400.200 Hydrant Rentals $125.00
From:
SF. 1989.4.100.100 FundedDe. ficit, C.E. $125.00
16.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Cotmcilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran. ,
This resolution was ADOPTED.
17. -Moved by Justice Evang, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies'the 1999
Employee Health Plan budget as follow:s:
To:
Revenues:
MS.5990 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 200,000.00
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Appropriations
MS.1320.4.500.300 Independent Auditing 11,500.00
MS.9060.8.000.000 Medical Benefits 200,000.00
From:
Appropriations:
MS.1989.4.000.000 Medicare Reimbursement $ 11,500.00
17.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This reSolution was ADOPTED.
18.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evan, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 1999
Community Preservation Fund as follows:
To:
Revenues:
H3.1189.10 2% Land Transfer Taxes $103,790.00
Appropriations:
H3.8660.2.600.100 Land Acquisitions $103,790.00
18. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
19. -Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the
Highway Fund Part Town 1999 budget as follows:
To:
DB.5110.1.100.100 General Repairs, FT Reg Earnings $ 26,000.00
From:
DB.9010.8.000.00 NYS Retirement, ERS . $ 26,000.00
19. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
20.-Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the
Highway Fund Whole Town 1999 budget as follows:
To:
DA.5142.2.400.200 Snow Removal, Equipment $ 600.00
From:
DA.5142.4.200.525 Snow Removal, Snow Fence $ 600.00
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
21.4Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General
Fund Part Town 1999 budget as follows:
To;
B,3620.4.600.300
B.4010.1.100.100
B.8010.1.100.100
B.8010.4.100.100
B.8020.1.'100.100
B.8020.1.200,100
B.8020.4.600.100
Building Dept, Travel
Reg. of Vital Statistics, FT Earnings
Zoning, FT Earnings
Zoning, Office Supplies/Stationary
Planning, FT Earnings
Planning, PT Earnings
Planning, Legal Notices
$ 50.00
1,800.00
1,300.00
260.00
4,000.00
1,100.00
100.00
From:
B.3620.4.600.600.
B.8010~2.500.~100
B.8010.4.400.600
B.8020,4,600.200
B.9010.8.000.000
Build!ng Dept, Dues & Subscriptions $ 50.00
Zoning, Dictaphone 200.00
Zoning, Equipment Maintenance 50.00
Planning, Meetihgs & Seminars 100.00
NYS Retirement, ERS 8,210.00
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21.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
22, *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 1999 budget as follows
To:
A.1010.4.100.100
A.1010.4.500.200
A.1010.4.500.500
A.1010.4.600.100
A.1010.4.600.700
A. 1010.4.600.725
A.1110.1.100.100
A.1220.1.100.100
A.1220.4.600.300
A.1220.4.600.600
A.1310.1.100.100
A.1355.1.100.100
A.1410.1.100.100
A.1440.1.100.100
A.1440.4.200.100
A.1490.1.100.100
A.1620.1.100.100
A.1620.1.200.100
A.1620.2.500.100
A.1620.2.500.700
A.1620.4.100.100
A.1620.4.200.100
A. 1620.4.200.200
A. 1620,4,400.100
A.1620.4.400.600
A.1670.4.600.400
A.1670.4.600.500
A.1680.1.100.'100
A. 1680.1.100.200
A.1680.2.400.400
A.1680.4.200.100
A.3020.1.100.100
A.3020.1.100.200
A.3020.4.200.100
A.3020.4.400.600
A.3020.4.600.200
A.3120.1.100.100
A.3120.1.100.200
A.3120.1.100.500
A.3120.1.300,200
A.3120.4.200.100
A.3130.1.100.100
A.3130.4.100.200
A.3130.4.100.600
A.3130.4.400.700
A.3157.1.100.500
Town Board, Office Supplies $150.00
Town Board, Labor Relations 1,500.00
Town Board, Planning Consultant 7,600.00
Town Board, Legal Notices 1,500.00
Town Board, Transportation Committee 10.00
Town Board, Land Pres. Committee 1,500.00
Justices, FT Regular Earnings 6,800.00
Supervisor, FT Regular Earnings 14,500.00
Supervisor, Travel Reimbursement 525.00
Supervisor, Dues & Subscriptions 50.00
Accounting, FT Personal Services 2,600.00
Assessors, FT Personal Services 3,200.00
Town Clerk, FT Personal Services 6,200.00
Engineer, FT Personal Services 1,200.00
Engineer, Cellular Telephone 25.00
Public Works, FT Personal Services 1,400.00
Bldgs & Grounds, FT Pers. Services 300.00
Bldgs & Grounds, PT Pets. Services 150.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Chamber Booth 1,400.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Yard Maint. Equip. 1,150.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Misc. Supplies 3,000.00
Bldgs & Grounds,' Telephone 300.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Light & Power 3 500.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Bldg Maint/Repairs 4,000.00
Bldgs & Grounds, Equip Maint/Repairs 500.00
Central Mail, Postage 4,000.00
Central Mail, Express Mail 300.00
Data Processing, FT Regular Eamings 3,000.00
Data Processing, FT:Overtime 1,900.00
Data Processing, Pdnters 225.00
Data Processing, Telephone (Modem) 250.00
PSD, FT Regular Earnings
PSD, FT Overtime
PSD, Telephone
PSD, Equip Maint & Repairs
PSD, Meetings & Seminars
Police, FT Regular Earnings
Police, FT Overtime
Police, FT Holiday Earnings
Police, Seasonal Overtime
Police, Cellular Telephone
Bay Constable, FT Regular Earnings
Bay Constable~ Gas & Oil
Bay Constable, Uniforms
Bay Constable, Dock Rental
JAB, FT Regular. Earnings
15,000;00
25,000;00
1,750,00
2,500;00
100:00
15,500~00
18,200i00
18,000;00
350~00
200~00
5,000i00
125;00
400;O0
250,00
1200~00
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A.3310.4.100.400
A.3310.4.200.200
A.3510.4.400.900
A.3640.2.500.700
A.4010.4.400.700
A.5010.1.200.100
A.5182.1.100.100
A.5182.4.100.200
A.5182.4.400.650
A.5182.4.600.700
A.7110.1.100.100
A.7110.2.300.100
A.7110.2.500.850
A.7110.4.400.200
A.7180.4J200.400
^.7510~1~200.100
A.8090.1.100.100
A~8090.1.200.100
A,8160.~:400.100
A.8680.1i~i00.100
A.8660.2~100.100
A.8660.4~200.100
Traffic Control, Small Tools 25.00
Traffic Control, Light & Power 1,200.00
Control Of Dogs, NF Animal 5,000.00
Emergency Preparedness Equip. 250.00
Public Health, Blood Pressure Mach 300.00
Sup. of Hwys, PT Regular Earnings 10,100.00
Street:Lighting, FT Regular Earni~tgs 1,500.00
Street~Lighting, Small Tools 200.00
Street Lighting, Vehicle Repairs 25.00
Street Lighting, Licenses & Permits 100.00
Parks,~ FT Regular Earnings 7,900.00
Parks,: Landscaping Equipment 1,350.00
Parks, Downs Farm Park Improve. 850.00
Parks; Property Maintenance 100.00
Beacl~es, Water 50.00
Historian, PT Regular Earnings 350.00
Trustees, FT Regular Earnings 7,000.00
Trustees, PT Regular Earnings 25.00
Refuse & Garbage, Misc. Activities 125.00
Comm. Develop., FT Reg. Earnings 1,300.00
Comm. Develop., Chairs 275.00
Comm. Develop., Cellular Telephone 200,00
From:
A.3120,1.600.500
A.9010,8.000.000
Police, Retirement Reserve
NYS Retirement, ERS
$200,000.00
14,535.00
22.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
23. -Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the
following individuals to serve on the Southold Town Committee for Health Issues and
Services for the Elderly, they to serve without compensation, effective immediately, no
'term or expiration:
Karen McLaughl'm, Senior Citizen Program Supervisor
Mlm Newlin, Senior Advocate, Suffolk County Office for Aging
Bob Stanonis, Caseworker, Suffolk County Office for Aging
Barbara Reilly, Nursing Supervisor, Health Services at Home
Peg Orsini, Suffolk County Respite Program
Sandra Butler, Director, John J. Foley Medical Adult Day Program
Allison Schmidt, Nursing Supervisor, Peconic Bay Home Health Cate
23 :-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
· 2 t~.-Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an Active Records Creation and Systems
Design grant application, in the amount of $5,550.00 to the New York State Education
Department, State Archives and Records Administration, under the 2000-2001 Local
Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant Program, for the Town
Clerk's Records Management Program.
24. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, SUpervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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25.- Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of
Meridian, Inc., for the removal of scrap tires from the Landfill for the 2000 calendar year,
all in accordance with bid specifications, and the approval of the Town Attorney.
25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
26. - Moved by Justice Evan, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
WltEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry District wishes to
transfer funds within the 1999 budget to balance overdrawn line items; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED that the To~vn Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the
following transfers be made:
From:
SM5709.2 Repairs, Dock $104,747.99
To:
SM1950.4 Property Tax 4,641.84
SM5610.4 Elizabeth Airport 4,709.92
SM5708.2 Terminal Project 33,212.28
SM5710.1 Personal Services 55,280.60
SM5710.4 Operation Ferry 1,307.36
SM7155.4 Theater 3,589.11
SM9030:8 Social Security 1,353.22
SM9050.8 Unemployment 357.69
SM9060~8 Medical Insurance 238.67
SM9710.7 Bond Interest 57.30
26.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
27. - Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints James D.
Roache to the position of laborer for the Southold Town Parks Department, at a salary of
$13.79 per hour, effective February 17, 2000.
27.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
28. - Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
following officers of the Southold Town Police Department to attend the Dive Rescue
International/Dive Rescue 1 Training exercise sponsored by the Southold Fire
Department, Southold, New York, commencing on Friday, May 19, 2000 through
Sunday, May 21, 2000, a tuition charge of $285.00 per person, total cost for all seven
members of $1,995.00, which shall be a legal charge to the Police Department Training
budget line:
Senior Town Bay Constable Donald Dzenkowski
Bay Constable Andrew Epple
Detective Joseph Conway
Detective Edward Grathwohl
Police Officer James Ginas
Police Officer Richard Perkins
Police Officer Joseph Wysocki
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
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29. - Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter,
Wl:IEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry District wishes to
grant salary/wage increases to full-time personnel; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the following personnel receive incremental increase of 4% effective
January 6, 2000:
Frederick Barrett
Charles Burgess
Stephen Burke
Mark Easter
Paul Foley
Richard Hoch
Robert Knauff
Jessee Marshall
Kevin Moroney
Sean O'Meara
Victoria Orr
George Peabody
Kenneth Ricker
Nina Schmid
29.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
30. - Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby requests the New
York State Department of Transportation to conduct a traffic survey in the vicinity of
Main Road and New Suffolk Road, Cutchogue, New York to Re-evaluate the traffic light
at this site.
30.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
31. -Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy
A regular meeting of the Town Board of
the Town of Southold, in the County of
Suffolk, New York, held at the Town
Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, in
said Town, on the 1st day of February,
2000.
PRESENT:
Hon. Jean W. Cochran, Supervisor
William Moore, Councilperson
Louisa Evans, Justice
Brian Murphy, Councilperson
John Romanelli, Councilperson
Craig Richter, Councilperson
In the Matter :
Of the
Increase and Improvement of Facilities of the :
Southold Solid Waste Management District,
in the County of Suffolk, New York, pursuant
to Section 202-b of the Town Law.
ORDER CALLING
PUBLIC
HEARING TO BE
HELD ON
FEBRUARY 29, 2000
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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 improve the facilities of the District by the purchase of a
new payloader,- at the estimated maximum cost of $260,000; to
finance said cost serial bonds in the principal amount' of
$192,500 shall be issued and the balance shall be paid from
funds, in the aggregate amount of $67,500, expected to be made
available from the trade-in of (i) a 1995 John Deere 744E; (ii) a
1987 816B Caterpillar Compactor; and (iii) an auxiliary 3 cubic
yard bucket for a Caterpillar ITI2B; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has given due consideration to
the impact that the increase and imProvement of th~ facilities of
the District may have on the environment and on the basis of such
consideration, the Town Board has found that such purchase is a
Type I~ action and no substantial adverse environmental impact
will be caused thereby; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board and the Town have complied in
every respect with all applicable federal, state and local laws
and regulations regarding environmental matters, including
compliance with the New York State Environmental Quality Review
Act, constituting Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law
and, in connection therewith, a duly processed negative
declaration and/or other applicable documentation has been filed
in the office of the Town Clerk;
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 29th day of February, 2000, at 8:00 o'clock P.M.
(Prevailing Time) to consider said 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 an least
once in "THE SUFFOLK TIMES," a newspaper hereby designated as the
official newspaper of the Town for such publication, and post on
the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6
of Section 30 of the Town Law, a copy of this Order, certified by
said Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting
to be not less than ten {10) nor more than twenty (20) days
before the date of such public hearing.
DATED: February 1, 2000
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Jean W. Cochran
Supervisor
William D. Moore
Councilperson
Louisa Evans
Justice
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Brian G. Murphy
Councilperso~.
John M. Romanelli
Councilperson
Craig Richter
Councilperson
(SEAL)
'Members of the Town Board of the.Town of
Southold, New York
31..-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED. '
32.-Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes Supervisor Jean
W. Cochran to execute any and all necessary documents to obtain an updated appraisal
and survey of the parcels of property known as the Levin Property for evaluation of
purchasing the Levin Property for Open Space in a 50-50 partnership with Suffolk
County.
32.-Vote,of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
3:3, - Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor
Jean W. Cochran to execute any and all necessary documents to retain Rogers and Taylor
to conduct an appraisal of the property commonly known as~the McBride Parcel which is
located immediately to the west of the Southold Town Landfill.
33. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
3z~.- Moved by Councilman:M~t~y;
WHEREAS· there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, Suffolk County, New York, on the 1st day of February 2000 Local
Law, entitled "A Local Law in Relation to Transportation Management
of the Code of the Town of S~uthold"; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:05
P.M., Tuesday, February 15, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 530~5 Main Road,
Southold, New York as the time and place for a public hearing on this Local
Law, which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO.
OF 2000
A Local Law in Relation to Chapter
Code Of the Town of Southold.
· Transportation Management of the
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
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CHAPTER , TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
& -1. TITLE.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Transportation
Management Law of Southold Town".
&-2. PURPOSE.
The Town Board finds that each year thousands of seasonal
residents and tourists visit the North Fork of Long Island seeking to enjoy
coastal waters, beaches, and the pastoral landscape of agricultural lands,
gardening centers, wineries and horse farms. Tourism provides a stimulus
to local business economy which increases the quality of life for local
residents. Over the past five years, however, appreciation as well as
concern for local resources and rural ambiance has grown among the
majority of citizens. People are anxious to see their rural way of life
preserved; but at the same time allow for growth in the local economy.
As locally-targeted tourism becomes a more important industry,
there is substantially increased need for more efficient, convenient, cost-
effective forms of transportation. With a 3-fold increase in the population
base during Six months of the year, North Fork roadways are moving
toward the saturation point.
Therefore, it isthe purpose and policy of this chapter to establish a
Transportation Commission to assist Southold Town and its residents in
finding solutions to increase transportation efficiency and create attractive
alternatives to individual automobile travel while preserving the scenic and
historic attributes of the Town's state and county roadways.
& 3. DEFINITIONS.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
COMMISSION -- The Transportation Commission established pursuant to
this chapter.
HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE -- The quality of a place, site, building, district or
structure based upon its identification with historic persons or events in
the Town of Southold.
SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE - The quality of viewsheds from state and county
roads based upon its identification with unique attributes in the Town of
Southo!d.
RURAL SIGNIFICANCE - The quality of environment based upon its
identification with open space, farming, fishing and quaint hamlets.
& -4. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
There is hereby created a Transportation COmmission for the
purpose of presenting transportation solutions which address the
use and protection of local resources for recreational and economic
benefit through an innovative road-rail-trail network while
maintaining the scenic, historic, and rural characteristics of the
Town as well as guide their subsequ~ent implementation. The
Commission shall consist of nine (9) members to be appointed by
the Town Board, to serve without compensation.
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The term of office of each member appointed to said Commission
shall be two (2) years. If a vacancy occurs other than by expiration of
a term, it shall be filled by the Town Board by appointment for the
unexpired term. In developing and implementing a transportation
management strategy, the Commission will work with the Planning
Staff, the Highway Superintendent and the Police Department, but
shall report to the Town Board.
The composition of the Commission shall consist of:
representatives of Highway, Police and Planning Departments, civic
groups, residents and different sectors of the business community.
& -5. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
The Commission shall perform the following duties and functions:
Maintain and improve the rural quality of life as expressed herein
through reductions in traffic congestion; speeding; impacts on water
quality and noise; vehicular trip generation and excessive lighting,
sinage and roadside litter while keeping NYS Route 25 as a scenic
route and ~County Road 48 as a "through-route".
Create a framework to coordinate transportation plans and programs
for the Town among all related local and regional transportation
agencies, groups, service providers and the private sector.
Improve transportation service and efficiency within Town through
improvements in traffic safety; speed limits; pedistrian and bicycle
safety; parking design and location; traffic flow; roadway lighting,
signage and traffic signals; and, access management.
Develop implementable innovative transportation strategies through
improvements in transit options; linkages between transportation
modes; travel demand management techniques; enforcement
mechanisms; public and private transit operations; and, vehicle
occupancy.
Develop a fiscally responsible, feasible, acceptable integrated
capacity/mobility/safety plan for the Town as well as a formal
monitoring evaluation and update procedure.
Recommend alternative transportation solutions with an integrated
capacity/mobility/safety plan to the Town Board for incorporatiOn in
the Town Master Plan and funding by related agencies.
G. Promote use of alternative transportation options through
educational activities.
Coordinate these alternative transportation options with other East
End towns' and villages' initiatives through the East End
Transportation Council to effect a unified regional transportation
strategy.
I. Solicit Public input on an ongoing basis in the discharge of these
duties.
& -6. WHEN EFFECTIVE.
This chapter shall take effect immediately.
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34. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
35. - Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded Councilman Moore,
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
Suffolk County, New York, on the 1st day of February, 2000, Local Law, entitled, "A
Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100, Section 13 entitled "Definitions" of the
Code of the Town of Southold"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, March 14, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York
as the time and place for a public heating on this Local Law, which reads as follows:
A Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100, Section 13, entitled
"Definitions" of the Code of the Town of Southold.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I.§ 100-13 entitled "Definitions" of the Town Code of the Town of Southold is hereby
amended as follows:
BED AND BREAKFAST - The renting of not more than ~five (5) rooms in an
owner-occupied dwelling for lodging and serving of breakfast to not more than g;~x (~) ten
(10) casual and transient roomers, provided that the renting of such rooms for such
purpose is clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the dwelling.
ff.. Severability. If any section or subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase or provision of
this law shall be judged invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, any judgment made thereby shall not effect the validity of this law as a
whole or any part thereof other than the part or provision so adjudged to be valid or
unconstitutional.
lli. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
· Underline represents additions
Strikethrough represents deletions.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This will allow in an establishment five rooms. Presently
the Bed and Breakfast law allows three rooms. The State Law allows five, so we are
changing our, so it will allow five rooms in a bed and breakfast in Southold.
35. - Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
36. - Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy,
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
Suffolk County, New York, on the 1st day of February, 2000, a Local Law entitled, "A
Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100, Section 13, entitled "Definitions"
of the Code of the Town of Southold"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:00 P.M.,
Tuesday, March 14, 2000, Southold, New York as the time and place for a public
heating on this Local Law, which reads as follows:
A Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100, Section 13, entitled "Definitions" of
the Code of the Town of Southold.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. §100-13 entitled "Definitions" of the Town Code of the Town of Southold is
hereby amended as follows:
YARD, FRONT - An unoccupied ground area open to the sky between the street line, or
between the street line established by the Official Map of the town or an approved
subdivision plat, and a line drawn parallel thereto. Except, if the owner of the lot does not
have the fight to use or travel over a bordering street, right of way or street line, the side
of the lot bordering, that particular street, right of way or street line shall not be
considered to be a front yard and any accessory structure placed in such yard shall
comply with the apPlicable sideyard setbacks for the zoning district within which it is
located.
II.Severability. If any section or subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase or provision of this
law shall be judged invalid or held tmconstitutional by any court of competent
jurisdiction, any judgment made thereby shall not effect the validity of this law as a
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whole or any part thereof other than the part or provision so adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional.
IlI.This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
*Underline represents additions
Strikethrough represents deletions
COUNCILMAN MOORE: This relates to a new definition for people, who have
multiple front yards
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes Supervisor Jean
W. Cochran to execute any and all necessary documents to retain ACS to assess and
provide recommendations for technology integration and executive summary proposal
that includes a short and long-range Strategic technology plan with projected budget
figures and possible cost savings at a fee of $1,200, plus travel expenses of $1,550.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is the end of our resolutions. First I would like to
share with you that we have received an award, which I think is quite lovely. It is glass,
and it says for your support of small business in 1999 Town of Southold. It was presented
to the town from the Long Island Development Corporation. Let me see here exactly. I
don't want to say the wrong thing about why we received it. We had the greatest
percentage increase in small business activity of any town on Long .Island during the
fiscal year of 1999. So, Brian was kind of enough to go up to the luncheon and event, and
received this on behalf of the Town of Southold. I was at the Ten Town Supervisors
meeting, and also we received a letter of congratulations from County Executive Tom
Gulotta on receiving the award. As I was up with the Ten Towns Supervisors that same
day for a meeting I would like to just share with you. I was elected Vice-Chairman of the
group, so I will be serving in the capacity. First, Mr. Carlin, I have to say that you ~vere
(tape change) On the right hand side, have you seen those? It is very confusing. Just let
me say this. I am not going to give any more information about it, becaus~ our
Transportation Committee is presently setting up a meeting with the State DOT, because
we see many, many problems happening there. I mean right now you have got Diary
Queen where people can't park in and out becaus~ of the line-up. You have no right mm,
I think, o~n red. It is just a complete disaster and mess. Yes, we do need a light in the area,
but the Transportation Committee will be meeting with the DOT, and see what ways we
can make this a little clearer, and I know some suggestions, so if you would kindly put
them down on a piece of paper, and submit them to my office I will see that the
committee gets them. Okay? Second, Mr. Williams, you got the information you
requested, and I think there will be some additional, because John didn't have time to pull
all the bills. Okay? We just want to keep you happy, Jack. The other thing is in relation to
tow trucks we were questioned upon, and as answered is correct. If there is a V&T motor
accident, and the person is incapable of stating who they would like to be called, and one
of the things that a police officer does, if there are no injuries, he will say, you know, who
would you like us to call, your family garage or whatever~ So, the only time that the
police make the decision is when there is V&T and there is junk on the road, and they
have got to clear the highway, and the person is not capable of saying, this is who I want
to tow my car. Then ihey do it on a list that is rotated. Okay? Those were three things
that we were asked at the last Board meeting, So I shared that information with you. Bill,
I see we have some young people. It has got to be Boy Scouts.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: They are. I am happy to introduce to the Board John and Joe
Cato from Mattituck. There are working with me on their Citizenship Merit Badge as part
of their responsibility requirements to get that badge is to attend a Town Board meeting.
We will talk about it afterwards. There will be a quiz.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Are you brothers?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: They are twins, and their Mom is here with them as well.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: They don't really look like twins do they? They look like
brothers.
COUNCIl,MAN MOORE: I don't know they look like twins to me.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Welcome. Thank you for joining us. I hope you learn
something, especially about government. Who knows, some day after you earn these
awards and you go off to college, and become a lawyer you could end up in politics. At
this time if there anyone that would like to address the Town Board we would be very
happy to take your comments.
JACK WILLIAMS: I am Jack Williams from East Marion, and I wanted to, if I might,
comment a little bit on the absence for the third time of Councilman Romanelli from this
meeting.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I, Jack? His grandmother passed away. It has been a
series of things. He did have the flu, and then he did have cold weather, and all the
confusion of the business trying to keep our residents warm, and then his grandma passed
away.
JACK WILLIAMS: I wouldn't want to have the (unintelligible) thinking that there are
only five members of the Town Board
JUSTICE EVANS: As you know he was at the Work Session all day, but he went to the
wake tonight.
JACK WILLIAMS: I do understand that, but I miss him, and I would wish him well, and
I hope he returns.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I am sure he will. For our Scouts in the audience, we are
the only Town in New York State that does have six members of the Town Board. Most
have five, and we were allowed to have six as a special...
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Don't tell them. You guys are going to have to find out why.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay. Sorry. Everybody call Bill.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: Go ahead and tell them.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would like to introduce our Councilwoman from Fishers
Island. Because Fishers Island is a part of Southold Town by a special act of the
Legislature, New York, we are allowed to have six so that there is a representative from
the Island. She does two roles. She is both the Councilperson and a Judge, so Judge
Louisa Evans, Councilwoman Louisa Evans. Our young men earning their Eagle, so you
can soar.with the birds, or whatever the saying is. It has something to do with a turkey.
We had a very long day, believe me. We needed a little humor. It has been a long day.
Mr. Carlin? Town business, Frank.
FRANK CARLIN: I can assure you this is Town business, Madam Supervisor. My
name is Frank Carlin. I am from Laurel, the original watchdog in Southold established in
1952. I have been before many a Town Board as you know. I am going to stop there,
because I am getting to sound like a politician. I, too, miss my friend John. I have two
questions, and one comment, and that will be it for tonight. COPS Program sponsored by
the government, Community Oriented Police Service. Last year you were granted to hire
five police officers on that program. You hired three. Can you tell me what plans you
have for ~vith the other two? Are you going to hire the other two, or what are going to do
about the other two you were allotted for? You were allotted five.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Frank, we don't have to use them if we don't feel we need
them. Frank, what we will be doing very shortly, and it hasn't even come to the Board,
and. I am sure Bill is aware of this, we are going to have to review exactly what our staff
is as far as the Police Department is concerned, because we are having some vacancies.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: We didn't hire anyone last year actually. It was two years
ago, and one of the local problems with the COPS Program as it was set up, is that you.
cannot use it to staff what you consider your minimum staffing level. You have to go
above and beyond what you consider minimum staffing, and this Federal money is
designed to help you hire police officers to go above the minimum staffing level, so we
have 24 patrolmen, and that was where we wanted to be. We didn't want to use them all
up, because after three years the COPS money hms out, five years, three years, you are
then left with what really is more than what you wanted for minimum staffing. It is a nice
starter. You are not supposed to use it, and you can't use it to fill in for retiring officers,
se that is one ofprovisos of that program. We were able to take just like three out of the
five we were 'allotted. As the Supervisor said, we know there is retirement in the offering
this summer, and there will be some movement from the department, but how many more
we will hire at this point it is hard to say.
FRANK CARLIN: That is right, but I just want to know are there plans perhaps to hire
the other two if necessary?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: You can't. If you have a certain number of officers you need
to make a squad mn, given the way their schedule works, and their days off, their
vacation days, you can't use those to get you back up to that, so if we are going to talk
about going above and beyond the minimum staffing that is what the Board has to debate.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: If you wanted a crime unit for the street, a street crime unit,
you could hire those two more. They would be above what your scope of work is. It is
like to enhance.
FRANK CARl,IN: So, out of a total six you hired four.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: There are no plans at this time.
FRANK CARLIN: Since we took over Feather Hill as part of Town Hall, did you move
the people out of the cellar?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Yes, they are all over there, Frank. We took a lease for two
years. That will allow us time, Councilman Richter, because of his construction skills,
and so forth, and I believe in using these people as they are best, he is going to be
developing the package for all the options that the Town Board can look at to what will
be in place at the end of two years when our lease runs. Will it be a building program?
Will it be an acquisition of another building, or on, and on, and on. So all these things are
going to be put together and brought to the Board.
FRANK CARLIN: Then I can connect this next question, connect it with this same
question. Originally you bought the Whittaker House along side of the Town Hall with
intentions of using it perhaps for part of the Town Hall. What plans do you have for the
future of that building after we spent $170,000 for, what plans do you have now for it in
the future?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We paid $170,000, yes, and not just for the building but
also comer business property. Okay? At that time we had a grant from the State to hire a
forensic engineer, who went in, and reviewed the entire building. It is actually three
houses put together. This gentlemen, we have been waiting. We call from time to time.
Do you have your report, do you have your report? Because I would like to start some
kind of movement, but it may enter into these options that Councilman Richter will be
working on. Found out about a week and a half ago, maybe a week ago, that this
gentleman quit the fm'n he was with, so we have no report, no nothing. So, we have to go
back to square one as far as the grant is concemed~ because we didn't pay him as far as
the grant is concerned, and find another individual to do the same study. We want to
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know what is there. Is there a facade that can be incorporated into something, or is just a
waste? There is a lot of feeling in the community as far as tearing down our old homes.
If it could serve a purpose, and I am sure we could find something, but right now it is in
limbo because our forensic engineer, architect, forensic architect.
FRANK CARLIN: This is my comment. Like you always said, Madam Supervisor, you
come up and say what is on your mind.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Right.
FRANK CARLIN: I am going to do that tonight like I always do, and this is my opinion
only. Back in 1986 we spent $30,000 to study a Town utility .company. You had
proposition to vote on it, and six of you voted it down. In 98, we spent $15,000 on a
study. In '97 we did an impact study, and also we spent money on an environmental
study. We are trying to stop killing this issue. Tom Wickham said in 1994, this is one
time I believe, that it would too much with the size of this town. It would be too much of
a risk to take on a whole new utility company. Then I go and hear that if we had our own
utility company our rates would be reduced by 50%. Then that would increase our
business. I have done a lot of research on this. Burned a lot of midnight oil. I have got
records home to fill up a case. I do this all night. There is a family out in California, and
that area went into buying electricity. They found no difference in their rates. There is a
family in Houston, Texas, that they are into buying electricity, and they found no
difference in their rates. To me it is a puff of smoke. That is all it is, speculation. I think
that there are a lot more important things for this town to focus on, that before you spend
any more time or taxpayers' money, in my opinion, if you have in mind to study this
issue. You know there is an old saying. The grass is always green on the other side of the
fence. It would be like taking new wine, and trying to put it into a old bottle. There is a
lot involved here, and again, I agree with Tom Wickham. It is too risky for this size of a
town to take it on. I was saying to the Board, we wasted money back in '86, and '98.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I agree with you.
FRANK CARLIN: Especially with weather disaster like we had two or three years ago,
and you suffered there with the tornado. That is only a small example. A lot of things
involved here. Going to reduce the rate by 50.%, increase business, especially not in New
York State. Thank you. What happened to my friend? He always Walks out when I am
speaking. He always does.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We will let you speak first then.
FRANK CARLIN: Well, at least I stayed back tonight.
SUPERVSOR COCHRAN: You are a gentleman, Frank. You always have been.
Anyone else like to address the Town Board? (No response.) If not, Brian, do you have
anything to report?
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: At the Work Session today, we were looking at the 2%
Law, and some of the transactions that have taken Place recently. There has been some, I
guess I don't want to call it dispute.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Healthy disagreement.
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: And surprises as to how actually the way the law has been
whtten. From what I had originally understood as to the way the taxes are being applied
is quite different at the moment on certain transactions. So, we are requesting, is it from
the Attorney General's Office, for an interpretation on the application of that 2% law,
because really right now there are some farm transactions that are taxed completely, and
that, at least I understood it, was not the way it was supposed to be. So, we are looking
into that right now. The law is specific. I did not realize it. Bill showed it to me, and
brought it to my attention today. It is applied the way the law is actually written, but the
intent of the law at the time was not for that to happen, so we are looking into that. The
Farmland Acquisition Committee has been very busy. We have got a number of new
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applications coming in that we are looking at, and we should be having some reports in a
very short period of time on some new acquisitions.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Good. Thank you.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I attended a meeting of our Transportation Committee, and a
lot of work is going in over the next several months, public input, recognizing
transportation as a big issue. We will see what happens over the summertime. We are
going to try to try and address transportation issues level. The State DOT with prodding,
pushing, and changing their attitude, our Transportation Committee has been very
effective in getting them to address transportation on a regional basis, and really listening
to local input, so that is a big change from what we used to get. With the State that is
what you have got to do. Looking forward to doing that and working with Valerie and
the Transportation Committee on that. Frank, I wanted to respond to something that you
said before about the utility company. We got a pretty good analysis because of our
Town Attorney. He did a lot of homework on this issue, gave the Town Board his
advice. There were skeptics, which is fair among Town Board members, and we went out
to the Attorney General's Office, the State Comptroller's Office. We got letters back
from them, and with the creation of LIPA the State authority to handle electric for Long
Island, and Nassau- Suffolk specifically, it was made real clear that the town has no
business, and more importantly no right or power or authority to create it's own power
company. Back before LIPA was created, and before LIPA took over the LILCO
transmission system, you could do it. You could mm around and hire a professional firm
to do it. You could debate whether it was a wise decision or not, but that certainly was an
avenue open to the community, but once the LIPA transaction closed, and they took over
LILCO assets that door was closed, and that was known to the Board last spring, this
summer, and maybe we didn't make it clear enough to the community, but issue is dead
as far as I am concerned.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: And me.
FRANK CARLIN: I appreciate what you said, and I believe what you say. A lot of
groups in this town are starting this thing up again, making all these statements, and all
this stuff. I don't want another McDonalds. You are right, and I believe that you are
fight, but people won't let it go in this town, and they are going around on TV, too, and
starting up this fire.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: They are wrong. Anything else, Bill?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I want to thank the Cato young men for being here. I look
forward to quizzing you. I have taken a few resolutions so we can talk about what it is
the Town Board did tonight. It wasn't as boring as you may think it is.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would just like to recap. In the past month we have gotten
some pretty good grants. We received $220,000, study of Mattituck Inlet, to conduct up
there. We received a grant of $53,000 for Eel Grass Culture Facility, which is down at
Cedar Beach, so we will be working with that grant. We have to apply it, and do the
paper work. We also received $90,000 for the Southold Erosion Mitigation Project,
which is addressing erosion problems at Goldsmith's Inlet, and also we received
$495,000 from Department of Ags and Market for Farmland Development Rights, so
when we ask you at election time to vote for a $2,000,000 bond, this Board does it's very
best in stretching that dollar and doubling that dollar, so every time we get a grant we are
matching our money against it, and we are able to buy a lot more than we would with
only our money. So, we are quite pleased when we do received these grants. That is
about all I have. All committees are working, and a lot is being done, and we'have a lot
on our plate, and if the Board has nothing else, Iwill entertain amotion to adjourn.
Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was ADOPTED. ~ ~e'v~
Southold Town Clerk