HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-03/14/2000REGULAR MEETING
A Re,~lar Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on March 14, 2000, at the
Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York. Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting
at 4:30 P.M.
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Councilman Craig A. Richter
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the audit of bills for March 14,
2000?
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid: General Fund Whole
Town bills in the amount of $94,311.67; General Fund Part Town bills in the amount of
$1,944.98; Community Development Fund bills in the amount of $10,083.93; Highway Fund
Whole Town bills in the amount of $32,075.36; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the amount of
$2,438.40; Capital Projects Account bills in the amount of $187.50; Open Space Capital Fund
bills in the amount of $4,050.00; Computer System Upgrade bills in the amount of $9,138.50;
Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of ~4,598.00; Fishers Island Ferry District bills
in the amount of $74,840.07; Refuse & Garbage District bills in the amount of $45,051.57;
Southold Wastewater District bills in the amount of $8,710.19; Fishers Island Ferry District
Agency and Trust bills in the amount of $410.55; General Fund Whole Town bills in the amount
of $2,000.00.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman Moore,
Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCI-tRAN: Approval of the minutes of February 29, 2000, Town Board
meeting?
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Richer, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the February 29, 2000, Town Board meeting be and hereby are
approved.
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: To set the next Regular Town Board meeting for Tuesday, March
28, 2000, at 7:30 P.M.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board meeting will be held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday,
March 28, 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 duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I always have the honor as your Supervisor of presenting to
different agencies, and today we are please to be able to present a proclamation to representatives
of the American Red Cross. If you ladies would come forward, and we have Mrs. Sa~vicki here,
and Mrs
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Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by the Entire Town Board,
WHEREAS, the AMERICAN RED CROSS was founded in 1881 by a group of dedicated
volunteers to provide comfort and relief to those in need during times of disaster; and
WItEREAS, in 1943, President Franklin Roosevelt declared the month of March to be
"AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH" and since then, the AMERICAN RED CROSS has used
this special time to educate communities to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS,
founded in 1:905, consists of thousands of volunteers that give generously of their time to ensure
that everyone who needs help, receives it by providing relief after fire, floods, hurricanes,
wildfires, nor'easters, ice storms, and other natural disasters; and
WHEREAS, in the past year, the SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED
CROSS volunteers stood ready within our township for a potential K2K disaster on the evening
of December 31, 1999, to aid those residents thai may have needed nourishment and a warm
shelter; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby proclaims MARCH 2000 AS
"RED CROSS MONTH" and urges all residents to join in the support of our local RED CROSS
chapter, with volunteer services, monetary contributions and blood donations.
Dated: March 14, 2000.
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: We also have one for Girl Scouts here, but we weren't sure of
someone was coming in or not, but it is honoring March to celebrate Girl Scout Month. They
started in March 12th in Savannah, Georgia, so they have been on the scene for a long time, and
we mail this to them, and see that they get it. We also congratulate the Girl Scouts on their Girl
Scout Month.
Moved by Supervisor Cochran, seconded by the Entire Town Board,
WHEREAS, the month of March has been set aside to celebrate GIRL SCOUT MONTH, a
nation-wide event commemorating when Juliette Gordon Low registered the first two GIRL
SCOUT troops in America on March 12, 1912, inSavannah, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, during the past eight-eight (88) years, GIRL SCOUTS have continued a long
standing commitment in creating opportunities for girls to explore their potential, strengthen
values, develop leadership skills and become vital contributors to their communities and today,
more than 34,000 young girls benefit from their programs and outreach services; and
WHEREAS, the SUFFOLK COUNTY GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL has grown to be the largest
youth-serving agency in Suffolk County, the largest council in New York State and now ranks
the 9th largest in the United States, giving gifts between the ages of 5 and 17 the opportunity to
interact in a positive setting and learn to appreciate the diversity of their sisters GIRL SCOUTS
by participation in council-wide events; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED on this, the 88th anniversary of girl scouting in the Unites States, the Town Board
of the Town of Southold hereby proclaims the month of March as "GIRL SCOUT MONTH"
in the Town of Southold, a time to recognize the contribution this organization has made to so
many gifts' lives and wishes them continuing success.
Dated: March 14, 2000.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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I. REPORTS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the Town Board receives Reports from the different
departments and committees each month, and they are there to benefit the Town Board in their
work, and they are pubhc information, and available to the public in the area you are interested
in. You may get this information through the Town Clerk's Office.
1. Southold
2. Southold
3. Southold
4. Southold
5. Southold
6. Southold
Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for February, 2000.
Town Scavenger Waste Treatment Facility Monthly Report for February, 2000.
Town Historian Annual Report for 1999.
Town 'Budget Report for January, 2000.
Town Building Department Monthly Report for February, 2000.
Town Clerk's Monthly Report for February, 200.0
1I. PUBLIC NOTICES None.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: In relation to Public Notices we do not have any on this agenda,
but I would like to call your attention to one that was on our agenda two weeks ago, and it is in
relation to a reef. I believe it is a DED project, and it is in relation to reef that is being planned
off the west side of Robins Island. It is like many things in our daily lives. We don't always see
all the information that is floating around us, but when it gets down to the time of some action
being taken we say, whoa, wait a minute, what is going on here? This is human nature, and we
are part of that human nature on this one, because I have been getting some calls and some
concerns, not only from individuals, but from groups, that they felt they did not have the
opportunity to have input in relation to this great big reef, that is going to be put right off the
coast here, right off our shore. I sent a letter out today requesting an extension of the hearing, or
to hold some kind of a public hearing here in the Town of Southold, because there are concerns,
and people feel that they have not had the opportunity to input. They want to make sure that
there are some things, how they are being done. So, just to let you know if anyone else is going
to pick up the phone and call we are trying to get an extension on that hearing. Okay?
11I. COMMUNICATIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: In relation to Communications, I had the opportunity to speak with
students on Career Awareness Program, and I received a thank you, which is very nice. Also we
have had a letter in relation to the Public Access on Channel 70, where Public Access, which was
always 27 has been moved to 70. I have gotten phone calls and letters in addition to this
particular letter, because people are concerned that they will not look all the way to 70 for their
Public Access. Hopefully, they will. That is where we will be found in the future is on Channel
70, and Town Talk also, another Town program will be moving to Channel 70 so we share that
with you. We received a letter from the Department of Energy at Brookhaven National Lab in
relation to improvements and expansion. We also as you know at our last meeting we passed a
resolution with our concerns about the fuel prices, and you can look at your pumps now, and it is
gas prices also, but that was sent to all our Legislators and political people upstairs, and we did
receive a response from Legislator Mike Caracciolo, and they are supportive in the same way
that we are, that it is a burden that many people can not exist under. Also, we have a letter from
Supervisor Jerry Siller from Shelter Island, thanking us for allowing Valerie Scopaz to explain to
his Board about the East End Transportation Grant that we are applying for.
1. Jennifer Coke, Learning for Life, thanking Supervisor Cochran for speaking with
students at the Career Awareness Program.
2. Maryce Cunningham, Cablevision in regard ~o Public Access Channel.
3. George Malosh, Department of Energy, Brookhaven National Lab in regard to
improvements and expansion of National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS).
4. Legislator Michael Caracciolo in regard to energy crisis.
5. Shelter Island Supervisor Gerard Siller thanking Supervisor Cochran for allowing Valerie
Scopaz to explain the Transportation to his Town Board.
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IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. 5:00 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100, Section 13,
entitled 'Definitions; of the Code of the Town of S outhold" (Bed & Breakfast).
2. 5:05 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Amending Chapter 100. Section 13,
entitled 'Definitions; of the Code of the Town of Southold" (Yard, Front).
3. 5:07 P.M., on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Transportation Management of the
Code of the Town of Southold".
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know the Town Board has a policy that if you would like
to address the Board in relation to any of the proposed resolutions, we would be very happy to
hear your comments now. The Town Board does have at the end of business at the end of the
meeting, also time for you to talk to the Town Board on any Town business. So, at this time, I
would ask anyone that is interested in addressing the Town Board in relation to a resolution,
please, feel free. Mr. Williams?
JACK WILLIAMS: Jack Williams from East Marion with regard to Resolution #12, can you tell
me who was the consultant and what is the planning, and what is the dollar amount involved?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is from Mr. Cramer, who was the Planning Consultant in
relation to Route 48. It is a bill that we owe him, $2,500.00. Anyone else like to address the
Town Board?
ALLICE HUSSIE: Alice Hussie, Southold. I don't want to comment, but I do have two
questions. Number one has to do with Resolution #21, authorize $5,000. to NFEC for something.
What is that?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: They are doing a yearlong educational series of programs that tie in
to the Water Study, or would inform the public, but it all fits. They had asked the Town Board
for the funding. We said, no, we do not have the grants. Okay? But, they approached Mr.
LoGrande, and he said that if any of the funding that he gave to the town could be redirected to
the North Fork Environmental Council for this purpose. I have to check with Mr. LoGrande,
because if you remember, Alice, the grant was 575,000, but it was in-kind servmes, some cash,
and in-kind, so I have to check to see how much is cash, if the cash is available the Town Board
is supporting this as public information.
ALICE HUSSI~: Number two, #27, I realize that this is going to be after the public hearing, but
I have a question anyway, a Local Law in Relation to the Transportation Management of the
Code of the Town of Southold, I thought that was a committee that was being formed, a
commission. What is their purpose? In twenty-five words or less, Jean.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It may take more than twenty-five, Alice. It took Valerie at least an
hour this morning to share all of this information with the Board. I wished you had been there,
because then you would be fight up to snufflike ~ve are.
ALICE HUSSIE: You made the decision this morning.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Yes, we did. What is your question, Alice?
ALICE HUSSIE: My question was, the Commission, I was told that this was something else.
SUPEVISOR COCHRAN: This is the committee, but we are renaming it, and given them a little
bit more responsibility through a Commission.
ALICE HUSSIE: Okay that is my question. What is their responsibility?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: It is to advise the Town Board on transportation issues.
ALICE HUSSIE: Who gives them the question? Are they going to raise the question, and give
you advise, or are you going to query them?
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COUNCILMAN MOORE: I am sure it is both.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Everything with the Board and committees goes two ways.
DIANE DROSKOSKI: My name is Diane Droskoski, and I am a resident of the hamlet of
Peconic, and my husband John and I are here to protest putting up any kind of lights on those
fields in Peconic. Peconic Lane has become a racetrack. They are parking our lawn. This putting
of lights up there will keep traffic all night long. We are being inundated with beer cans, noise
from boom boxes. We do not need lights in hamlet ofPeconic. I speak for myself and John, and
several neighb~ors who could not make it at this time. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Diane. Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: Frank Carlin, Laurel. Some more on Item 21, that was a contribution of
$25,000, fight?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Yes.
FRANK CARL1N: I can't see it. I will tell you right now I can't see it, not my tax money.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Frank, it is not tax money. It is funding through the Water
Authority.
FRANK CARLIN: Not to do with the Town's money?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It is not the Town's money.
FRANK CARLIN: As long as it is not my morley. Caused enough problems with McDonalds
for four years.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Frank, thank you. Anyone else like to address the Town Board?
JACK COMBS: My name is Jack Combs. I live on Peconic Lane. I am concerned about the
lights on the Town Park. (Unintelligible) Channel 27, you were talking about Town Park.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Where was that?
COUNCILMAN MLrRPHY: Town Talk.
JACK COMBS: I understand there going to be cars there, but 150 cars, what are you do? Are
there going to be cars sitting there facing everybody? (Unintelligible)
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This is the first I have heard ora 150 car. Let me at least have the
time to find out what the story is
JACK COMBS: Sometimes 25 cars are there for 150 m'mutes? Those lights are very bright
lights. Now, I understand turning them off at ten o'clock on night, but in summer evening hours
kids do go out there. They come in their cars, and (unintelligible)
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We appreciate your input, Jack. The Recreation Committee is
meets in about a week, so I will certainly bring both you and Diane's comments to the
committee. Anyone else like to address the Town Board? (No response.) If not, we will begin
the passage of the resolutions. Number one?
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I .- Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorize and direct Supervisor Jean
W. Cochran to execute an agreement with the following individuals for th~e .. Spring 2000
Recreation Programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attomes;.
Lisa Baglivi (watercolor) ................................................................ $25/hour
Thomas Boueher (guitar) ............................................................... $20/hour
Eugenia Cherouski (folk dancing) .................................................. $20/hour
Shirley Darling (tennis) ................................................................... $20/class
East End Insurance Services (Defensive Driving) .......................... -$30/person
Bob Fisher (computers) .................................................................. $25/hour
Dan Gebbia (dog obedience) .......................................................... $45/dog
Carol Giordano (Baton) ................................................................... $20/class
· Karen Harvey (swing d_ance) ............................................. $15/hour
David Hauras (golf) ......................................................................... $38/person
Hidden Lake Farms (Horseback Riding) ......................................... $165/person
Rosemary Martilotta (yoga) .............................................. $50/class
Tom McOunnigle (golf) ................................................... $50/elass
Jim Mikelbank (youth basketball) ....................................... $20/hour
Moonbeam Organic Gardens (organic gardening) ..................... $20/hour
Martha Prince (Aerobics) ................................................................ $20/hour
Theresa Pressler (youth program) .................................................... $20/hour
Fay Rodriguez (swing dance) .......................................... $15Paour
Christina Speiser (cake decorating) .................................................. $20/hour
Peter Torrey (fimmcial management) .............................................. $20/person
Yola Van Huele (ballroom dancing) ............................................... $25Paour
Chris Vedder :(golf): ........................................................................ $38/person
John Walden (computers) ................................................. $20/hour
Dorothy Wolf (bridge) ..................................................................... $25/hour
1 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Murphy, Councilman
2. - Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Juvenile Aide
Bureau 2000 budget as follows:
TO
A.3157.4.1000.100
From:
A.3157.4.600.300
2.-Vote of the Town
Consumable Supplies
$18.89
Fishers Island Travel $18.89
Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
3.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the establishment
of the following Capital Project in the 2000 Capital Budget:
Capital Project Name: Kenny's Beach Comfort Station
Financing Method: Transfer from the General Fund
Budget:
Revenues:
H.5031.65
Appropriations
H.7110.2.200.200
Transfers from Other Funds
Park & Beach Facilities
Capital Outlay
Park & Beach Improvements
Kenny's Beach Comfort Station
3.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanell~, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
Murphy, CounciLman
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-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of
Construction Consultants/L.I., Inc., 125 West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York 11777, in the
mount of $48,4000. for the construction ofrestroom facihties at Kermy's Beach, Southold, New
York, all in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by James A. Richter, R.A.
4.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
5. -Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the To~vn of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran to execute an agreement between the Town of Southold and
Construction Consultants/L.I., Inc., 125 A. West Broadway, Port Jefferson, New York 11777, m
the amount of $48,4000., for the construction of restroom facilities at Kenny's Beach, Southold,
New York, all in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by James A. Richter,
R.A., subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
5.-Vote of the To~vn Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
6.-Moved by Councilman Romanelli, 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 execute an agreement between the Town of Southold and Patricia
A. Moreno, Certified Court Reporter for court reporting services for the Southold Town Justice
Court, for the period January 21, 2000 through December 31, 2000.
6.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7. -Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor Jean
W. Cochran to sign a License Agreement with the County of Suffolk for a Park Stewardship
Program at Inlet Pond County Park, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: I would like to hold Resolution #8 until the Recreation Committee
meets.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay, if you would like' to. Number 8 is being held until after the
Recreation Committee meets. Number 9?
9. -Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that.the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the acceptance of
residential leaves and brush at the Southold Town landfill, free of charge, for five (5) weeks prior
to and during the scheduled Fall and Spring Clean-Up Weeks in the year 2000 (beginning March
25 through April 30), as per the request of Raymond L. Jacobs, Superintendent of Highways.
9.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
10.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2000 budget as follows:
To:
A. 1680.4.400.400 Central Data Processing, C.E.
Contracted Services
Computer Consultants $ 2845.00
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From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Contingent
Unallocated Contingencies $ 2845.00
10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Number 11, a resolution pertaining to fire alarm system in Town
Hall, we are going to hold. We need more information from our Town Engineer.
12. - Moved by Councilman Romanelli, 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. 1010.4.500.500
From:
A.9010.8.000.000
Town Board, C.E.
Fee for Service, Non-employee
Planning Consultant
12.-Vote of the Town
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 2,500.00
NYS Retirement
ERS Retirement $ 2,500.00
Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
13.- Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Lieutenant Carlisle E. Cochran, Jr. [o attend the Millstone Emergency Management Briefing and
Exercise for New London, Connecticut and Fishers Island, New York, on Tuesday, March 14,
2000 through Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at New London, Connecticut and all necessary
expenses for accommodations, meals, and transportation shall be a legal charge to the
Emergency Management 200 budget line A.3640.600.200.
13.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
1 ti.- Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans,
WltEREAS, the Town of Southold must prepare the landfill property for capping in accordance
with the approved closure plan; and
WHEREAS, this involves removing piles of accumulated woodchips on the landfill area; and
WHEREAS, there is no suitable area to re-locate the woodchips where they would not adversely
affect the work on the capping project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town hereby authorizes the free giveaway of any and
all woodchips accumulated at the Southold Town Landfill.
ltl.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
15.- Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Richard L.
Caggiano as member of the member of the Southold Town Planning Board, for a five (5) year
term of office to end December 31, 2004, at a salary of $7,658.00, effective immediately.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would like to make comment before I vote. This has been a
difficult decision. We had twenty-two people apply for this position on the Planning Board, some
really great well-qualified people. As it was discussed this morning by the Board we had short-
listed it. Most people had down to five. It was not a mutual decision. There was some pros and
cons in relation to different people, but as we looked at the backgrounds of the individuals that
had come in for interviews we felt that Mr. Caggiano was the most qualified, not only in his
professional qualifications, but also he has served as President of Greenport and Southold
Chambers. He was very involved in the North Fork Planning Conference, which lead to the
Stewardship Task Force. He worked in Greenport as a Village Administrator, Building Inspector,
staff person, Planning, Zoning and Historic Preservation. He presently serves on the School
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Board as a School Board member, and this is over and above what his qualifications are in
relation to his past professional background. We feel we have made a good decision. We looked
for a candidate, who was fair, and honest, and open to opinions, both pro and con, and would fit,
and would be a positive part of the Planning Board. The entire Planning Board, also reviewed
the candidates, and the Chairman sat in on the interviews. The Planning Board as whole also
endorsed Mr. Caggiano. So, we are very pleased to welcome him aboard, and we are hopeful that
he will take his position with great seriousness, as it is with all of us.
.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
16. -Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Lieutenant Carlisle E. Cochran, Jr. to attend the New York State Association of Chiefs of Police,
in conjunction with the State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Executive Management
Conference to be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2000 through Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the
Best Western Inn, Schenectady, New York, and all expenses incurred for transportation and
accommodations shall be a legal charge to the Police Department Training 2000 budget hne.
16:-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7. -Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Robert Ghosio, Jr.
as a member of the Conservation Advisory Council, effective immediately, at a salary of $50.00
per meeting, which includes inspections, to fill the unexpired term of office of Mary Griffith to
expire on June 18, 2000.
7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman Moore,
Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran. Abstain: Councilman Romanelli.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Again, this was recommended by the Chairman of the CAC, so we
feel comfortable with the appointment.
1S.- Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councillnan Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Elizabeth Stathis to attend a New York State Archives and Records Administration Workshop on
Records Management at Western Suffolk BOCES at Dix Hills, New York, on Tuesday, March
14, 2000 and necessary travel and meal expenses shall be a legal charge to the Town Clerk 2000
budget A. 1410.4.600.300.
18.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelh, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I need a motion to recess for public hearings.
Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is recessed at 5:00 P.M. for the
purpose of holding a public hearing
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Meeting reconvened at 5:15 P.M.
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=Moved by Councilman Romanelh, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Solid Waste
District 2000 budget as follows:
To:
Maintenance/Supplies-Trailer Fleet $ 2,000.00
Maintenance/Supplies-Trailer Fleet 750.00
Heating Fuel 1,000.00
SR.8160.4.100.640
SR.8160.4.100.640
SR28160.4.100:250
From:
SR.8160~2.500.600
SR,8160.4.100.600
8r. 8160.4:100.225
Miscellaneous Sanitation Equipment
Miscellaneous Equipment Maintenance Sanitation
Lubricants
19.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
$ 2,000.00
750.00
1,000.00
Murphy, Councilman
20. -Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Linda Scarpinella
to the position of Personnel Assistant, in the Southold Accounting Office, from the Suffolk
County Department of Civil Service Certification of Eligibles effective March 27, 2000 at a
salary of $31,846.34.
20.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
21. -Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby reallocates $5,000.00 of the
Suffolk County Water Authority Grant received by the Town of Southold, subject to the
approval of the Suffolk County Water Authority, and subject to the funds being available, to the
North Fork Environmental Council for use in education and protection of the groundwater in the
Town of Southold.
21.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
22.-Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 8:02 P.M., Tuesday,
March 28, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public heating on the question of acquisition of certain parcel of property from Louis
Caracciolo, for purchase of development rights in agricultural lands under Chapter 25 of the
Town Code. Property located at south side of 1250 Oregon Road, Cutchogue, New York, SCTM
#1000-100-04-002, comprising approximately 22.1 acres, at a price of $11,600.00 per acre.
22.-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: Number 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, are being held, and number 28. Our
Town Attorney has requested this.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: On the SEQRA for the two zoning ones, and then we don't
need SEQRA on the Transportation.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We can do twenty-eight.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: Formerly establishing the Transportation Management
Commission.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We are looking at 28.
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28. -Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
Wl~IEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, on the 15th day:of
February, 2000, A Local Law entitled, :A Local Law in Relation to Establishing a Transportation
Access Management Law: in the Town of Southold; and
VV'ItEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 14th day of March, 2000, at
which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard thereon, now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS THE
FOLLOWING Local Law:
Local law no. 5 - 2000
A Local Law in Relation to Establishing a Transportation Commission of the Code of the
Town of Southold.
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
CHAPTER, TRANSPORTATION ACCESS MANAGEMENT
&-1. TITLE.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Transportation
Access 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 fora-is
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 is the 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, County and Local 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 South01d.
SCENIC SIGNIFICANCE - The quality of viewsheds from State, County and
Town to.ads based upon its identification with Udique at[r-ibutes in the Town Of
Southold~ ~
RURAL SIGNIFICANCE - The quality of environment based upon its'
identifica/tion with open space, farming, fishing and quaint hamlets.
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&-4. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION.
The purpose of the Southold Transportation Commission is to develop and
implement a Transportation Access Management Plan which addresses
the use and protection of local resources for recreational and economic
benefit through an innovative road-rail-trail-ferry network while maintaining
the scenic, historic, and rural characteristics of the Town as well as guide
their subsequent implementation. The Commission shall consist of nine
(9) members to be appointed by the Town Board, to serve without
compensation.
Bo
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, Highway and Police
Departments, but shall report to the Town Board.
The Commission shall consist of representatives of the Planning,
Highway and Police Depa~ments; civic groups, residents and-different
sectors of the business community.
& -5. DUTIES OF COMMISSION.
The Commission shall advise the Town Board with respect to the
following:
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.
Develop 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.
Improve transportation service and efficiency within the Town through
improvements in traffic flow; speed limits; traffic safety; pedestrian and
bicycle safety; parking design and location; and, roadway lighting, signage
and traffic signals.
Do
Maintain and improve the rural quality of life through reductions in impacts
on water quality and noise; vehicular trip generation; and, excessive
lighting, signage and roadside'litter while keeping NYS Route 25 a "scenic
route" and County Road 48 a "through-route" within the Town,
Develop a fiscally feasible, acceptable integrated capacity/mobility/safety
plan for the Town as well as formal evaluation monitoring and update
procedures to be presented to the Town Board for incorporation in the
Town Master Plan and funding by related agencies.
Fo
Promote use of alternative transportation solutions through educational
activities and ~solicit public input on an ongoing basis in discharging the
above duties.
Go
Coordinate these alternative transportation solutions with other East End
towns and villages through the East End Transportation Council to effect a
unified regional transportation strategy.
H. Perform such other duties and functions as may, from time to time, be
directed by the Town Board.
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§-6. WHEN EFFECTIVE
This chapter shall take effect immediately.
28.-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: Number 29, which was given to you just a little bit ago by
Councilman Moore, and I would ask that he give an explanation because it is not on your
agenda, before the Board takes any action.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: The Town is a member of the National Association of Towns and
Villages: We are members of that, and in the break between the quarter to 4, and 4:30 this
afternoon I went back to my office, and I checked my e-mail, and I had signed up through this
organization that we are members of, for National Legislative Alert as to what is going on down
in Washington and how they effect us locally, and lo and behold, sitting there was an e-mail
from the staff person of the organization in Washington, saying, hey, wake up guys, Congress is
looking at a law on Thursday of this week, which relates to zoning and property rights, and it is
something that the Federal government fiddles around with every year, and what it would do is
enable property owners to sidestep litigation in the State goes into a process that is long
established in New York, and goes straight to Federal Court, and it is something that is opposed
by the Nassau Association of Towns and Villages. It is opposed by the American Federation. It is
opposed by the collected groups of Attorney Generals throughout the country as being a cute
sidestepping way away from State and local control of zoning and land use matters, and to slide
it right into Federal Court. It is on for action on the House. I have got a resolution number here.
The recommendation or the resolution I would register the Town's opposition to this Federal
attempt to slide past local zoning control, so that would be the resolution.
29. - Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, the first English speaking
settlement in the State of New York, and a Town long dedicated to preserving and protecting its
cultural, historical, scenic and environmental beauty hereby declares its opposition to US House
of Representatives bill HR 2372 which threatens the historic rights of local governments to
control local land use and zoning decision and does hereby direct that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded immediately to Representative Michael Forbes of the First Congressional District as
this matter is scheduled to be the subject of a floor vote on March 16, 2000.
29.-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: I would just like to add that at the annual meeting in New York of
the same type organization, Ne~v York State Association of Towns and Townships, indorsed a
resolution of the same caliber, and that has been approved by entire New York State, so this
supports how everyone feels in relation to stepping on our toes. Thank you, Bill. That is the end
of our resolutions. At this time, I would ask if there is anyone that would like to address the
Town Board in relation to any Town business? I certainly will take your comments now. Mr.
Williams?
JACK WILLIAMS: Jack Williams from East Marion. I sympathize with those people who feel
they didn't get sufficient notice about the Robins Island reef. I was thinking perhaps it was
discussed today during the Work Session ~vhere there were three and a half hours of Executive
Session during which time no news came out. This is particular outrageous situation where there
are six members of a single party, who are sitting making the decisions for the Town. I would
hope that we are not setting a precedent, which will lead to a total day of Executive Session on
Tuesdays. I would also like to note for the record that once again the Town has distinguished
itself by having an appointment to the Planning Board, who is not a Democrat. Over the course
of the last fifty years there has never been to my knowledge a Democrat appointed to either the
Planning Board, or the Zoning Board of Appeals, and I know that instances do occur, and I am
sure that they have occurred in the past, but it seems to me that it is a string of coincidences,
which is almost beyond my credulity. Thank you.
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Jack. May I just say, Mr. Caggiano used to be a
Democrat. Mr. Carlin, nice to have you back from sunny Florida.
FRANK CARLIN: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. The late Frank Carlin from Laurel.
Just got back from Florida. I got my batteries recharged, and I am ready to go for the rest of the
year. Amazing, I am absent from one Board meeting, and you know I am never late at a Board
meeting, because I am here a half-hour ahead of time. I read my resolutions. I am absent from
one Board meeting, and Mr. Williams gets carded away with himself. Before I get into Town
business to show you how things get around this town, like a small town, my wife was down at
the post office the other day. A woman approaches her, and says, I am sorry to hear about your
late husband. She said, what are you talking about? I was speaking to him five minutes ago.
That goes to show you. I had just a couple of things tonight. A lot of people approach me on
things in this town. They say to me, how do you feel about that golf club behind you there?
That is going to be a lot of problem, l said, that ain't no problem. Live and let live. Isn't no
problem. It is going to be nice. I said the same thing to the Zoning Board seventeen months ago,
when I went to the Zoning Board. It is the best thing that ever happened to Southold Town. It is
no problem there w/th me, and I live right behind it there. Can anybody on this Board, I want to
go to a want to be a millionaire question here. Can anybody on the Town Board give me a rough
idea how much you expect that golf course to bring in this town?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I wouldn't venture to guess.
FRANK CARLIN: Is that your final answer? It would bring into this town almost $400,000 in
tax venues between greens, houses.
SUPRVISOR COCHRAN: That is true, because of houses.
FRANK CARLIN: Why does that matter to this town? It is more money in the budget. Also if it
was in operation today it could have maybe prevented or helped you from not taking out those
bond ~ssues out. One was $187,000 for the trailer, and the dump track, that would have paid for
that, and this last week the $192,000 for the back hoe, or whatever, which is 4 V2 interest, I
presume, on these bonds. Them two things would have paid for that. See what I am talking
about? Things like that in the Town bring in the revenue. That is same thing you can add to like
the lumber yard in Mattituck. It is laying there dormant, but it was in operation. It would bring
more value of tax revenue into the town, than just sitting there deteriorating the way it is now.
That is what I am trying to drive at here. Jack McField opening up that stand. That is no problem
with me. That is no competition. I don't care about competition. That isn't going to bother me. I
communicate with Jack. We are good neighbors already. He spoke to me this morning. I was
outside working. It is no big problem there. Sometimes I wonder about in this town when we
prevent things from happening. We worry about the neighbor. Worrying about competition.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Frank, I would like to add something to what you are say/ng. We
also have the opportunity to buy the top soil from the site of the golf course, and it is a dam good
price, and we are able to utilize it as part of the plan for covering our landfill, so there is going to
be another benefit in relation to the town in saving money in relation to the top soil.
FRANK CARLIN: The golf course?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: The golf course. So, that will help us with some expenses.
FRANK CARLIN: You know, I said awhile back that would have been a nice spot there the
Campbell property for a Town Hall. Maybe I am wrong. Too late now. You could have your
Work Session all summer. There is a lake there.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I don't think you stayed in Florida long enough.
FRANK CARLIN: Number two, you want a quick bite to eat.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: McDonalds.
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FRANK CARLIN: Oh, I am sorry I mentioned that name in this Town Hall, Voodoo in this
town hall when you mention McDonalds in this town. Shouldn't have mentioned it. I am sorry.
The third one is I wouldn't have to go far to make my Board meetings. Are you listening? I
wouldn't have to go far to make any Board meetings. I could go across the street, That is all I
have to say today, and let me check. I want to check on how much energy I use for my batteries.
I have my amp meter here.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay, I know you have more left, Frank. Thank you for your
input~ Sir?
JOHN BARNES: I just want to ask a question. I gather there was a procedural reason why you
didn't act on 23 through 27. Could someone briefly explain why?
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: Two Local Law dealt with the Zon'mg Code and you have
complete SEQRA for those. Want to walt until after the public hearing, take public comment,
and then finish SEQRA, and you can't have the vote until SEQRA is done. As for 27, which is
also a SEQRA resolution, we actually do not need that for the vote on the Transportation
Committee, because it does not fall under the definition of action under SEQRA rules and regs,
so SEQRA rules and regs don't actually kick in on number 28.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Yes, sir?
HANK KUHN: Good evening. Hank Kulm from Laurel. I know there was a meeting of
Congressman Forbes several months ago concerning Federal allocation money for the bridge at
Brushes Creek. I wonder where that stands?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Greg, didn't we hear from his office about two weeks ago? Let me
think a minute. He called looking for some information. I didn't know if it was dead or not, but
they called requesting. Did they speak to you? I don't think it is a dead issue. I think it is being
worked on.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: It is actually a very active issue, and one th'mg we were
waiting for, we had been given an estimate of replacement cost on the bridge back in September,
October of last year, and the Town since that point after the meeting moved forward to hire
en,gineers, H2M, to do a study.
JUSTICE EVANS: Voorhis.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: Voorhis? Due to the weather this year they got delayed,
because they couldn't bore because of the ice. That was just recently completed, waiting to get
that report, which comes in a couple of days. Then we are going to try to get some firm estimates
based on the engineering report, and ship those estimates to the Congressmen.
HANK KUHN: So they list?
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: They have not. The appropriations deadline? No, they
told me mid-March we have the estimate with them in their hands, so they have them in their
hands already. Actually, I will probably give them a call tomorrow. I was waiting to hear from
H2M to get the borings, to see if we could firm up those numbers a little bit, make sure we were
right there.
HANK KUHN: It just seems strange that H2M would have trouble boring through the ice when
they have to go through asphalt to get to the ice.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I don't know. All I know is weather played a role, because the
Highway Superintendent had to take down the guard rails, so they would be able to do the
borings. They have to go down fifty feet, so weather played a part, I know that, and coordinating
it with Jake.
HANK KUHN: So, it is still on track?
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SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It sounds like it. We are watching.
HANK KUHN: Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: You are welcome. Anyone else like to address the Board?
ALICE HUSSIE: Alice Hussie, Southold. I wanted very much to come to the Board meeting
this morning, because on Friday I picked up the agenda, and I sa~v that discussion item #11
revisiting Route 48. I gather that since it was a discussion item you did discuss it. I would like,
please, Jean, if you could tell me what you discussed and what you decided?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: What we decided is that we would invite Mr. Cramer in. We have
a new Town Board member that has not had benefit of what we have heard. I would like to have
it refreshed in my mind. So, we agreed that we would have Mr. Cramer in to address the Board at
a Work Session that would also allow anyone from the public that would like to listen. We want
to talk more in depth with Mattituck Inlet in relation to development. We left it alone, and now
we are ready to bring into the picture. That is our decision.
ALICE HUSS]t~: That's it, to bring him in?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: To bring him in to the Board to share his rationale for his
recommendations.
ALICE HUSSIE: I gather from this then in order for this Board member to know what is going
on.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: No. It was offered that he could meet singularly with Mr. Cramer. I
would like to and I would also like the public to have the opportunity.
ALICE HUSSIE: Are you all going to consider the comments made by the public that took
hours and hours?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We certainly will.
ALICE HUSSIE: But, as a Board, not with Mr. Cramer's recommendations, not that there is
anything wrong with Mr. Cramer, but I will tell you once again that I think that it is the
responsibility of this Board to make the decisions, and not just listen to a consultant. I gather
then, answer yes or no, you are going to be revoting on the various things that we voted on in
December, I gather?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It is a possibility.
JUSTICE EVANS: We still would have to go through the whole public hearing over again.
ALICE HUSSIE: Really?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We will go through the process again, whatever it takes. Anyone
else like to address the Town Board? Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: It seems to me what we are doing here is just continuing on where you left
off on this Route 48 several months ago.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you. Anyone else like to address the Town Board? (No
response.) I will call for Board reports starting on my left starting on my left with Mr. Richter.
Anything to report?
COUNCILMAN RICHTER: No. A bunch of interviews this week, Linda on board as Personnel
Assistant. That is over in the Accounting Department. I think that is an excellent choice. I am
still evaluating office space. We are still working on this, and finding a lot of useful information,
I now have some recommendations to enter.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Very good. Mr. Romanelli?
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COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: A couple of different things, I am going tout the Census again.
Keep it out there in open. They actually have people out on the streets now, and are going to
start working in each individual neighborhood. So, if you see someone in the neighborhood
knocking on your door, they should have identification from the Census Bureau, and they are
looking to keep the count alive. That is starting next week locally within Southold Town. The
only other thing I want to mention is I received something in the mail from the North Fork
Animal Welfare League. They are running a raffle, $100. raffle. The ticket cost $100. The grand
prize is $I0,000.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: This shouldn't come from this spot.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: Why not, it is a fundraiser? It is a fundraiser for the North
Fork Animal Welfare League. Please, support it.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I mean, we will have Rotary, little commercials up here. Please
support, and we do believe that they should be supported. Judge Evans, do you have anything to
report?
JUSTICE EVANS: No.
COUNCILMAN MOORE: The Board was very helpful today in telling the Code Committee
things they are going to work on. One of the hot topics, that we are doing a lot of research on is
underground utility lines, and it is popping back up again with the Love Lane revitalization, a
possibility of putting lines underground there, and we are looking at the fight-of-way that goes
across the Landfill. We are negotiating with the towers there, so that is going to be a topic of
discussion before the Code Committee shortly. We discussed at the Town Board the hiring of
another Building Inspector. There has been a debate around, and around, and around with the
Fire Commissioners, and the Fire Chiefs about the need for a Fire Marshall, and there are a lot of
concerns about certain properties in town. The Board, I think, as a ~vhole, I will speak for myself,
couldn't really justify hiring a full-time Fire Marshall to handle the properties in town, ~vhen
there is that service available from Suffolk County Fire Marshals, and we are availing ourselves
of that service. Through our County taxes we pay a variety of things, and the folks in Mattituck, I
am happy to report, have requested the Fire Commissioners and the Chiefs, we have arranged for
some inspection of properties up there through the Fire Marshall's Office in conjunction with our
Building Department. They bring a special expertise, as Fire Marshals on a County basis. That is
all they do. So, they are going to work with our Building Department, and free up that concern
that we had about Fire Marshal duties for our Building Inspectors. So, I am happy that has
happened.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As we discussed it today, a Fire Marshall cannot do Building
Inspectors' duties, but a Building Inspector can do Fire Marshal duties, so the Board chose to go
in the direction of a Building Inspector, and in talldng with the department head perhaps only
25% of his time will be spent as Fire Marshall working with the County, and coordinating, Bill
like you said, so we are pleased with that. We do have current concerns. We were concerned
when the fire up on Boisseau Avenue happening with a house where many, many people are
living. We were fortunate it wasn't a tragedy, but there are some things that were looked at in
relation to use.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: Will Fire Marshall will be able to inspect the residence of a
piece of property for use? That problem at Boisseau, that type of thing that is really my question.
Will he have the authority to even go into those properties?
COUNCILMAN MOORE: I am happy to have Greg, and the Marshall. Right now our big
concern is the Mattituck commercial properties. We can look into the authority.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: I would like to see if they could actually can do anything about
the rental situation and residential properties, if we can knock on those doors.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: They can because I Icno~v Westhampton has five Fire Marshall that
inspect private homes, so it can be done, but we will work this way. On my right, Mr. Murphy?
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COUNCILMAN MURPHY: As you noticed tonight we passed a resolution for the purchase of
development rights on a piece in Mattituck. On Monday we are going to be closing on an
adjacent piece of property to that piece, where we just voted today, and there has been a
acceptance of an offer on another piece just north of that. So, you are starting to see is, as I call
it, the wall in Mattituck being built. The development basically stops there, and we are starting to
piece together pieces to make blocks of land. So, the Committee is working very diligently in
looking for parcels, and encouraging people to take advantage of the Development Rights
Program we have. So, that is about all the news I have at this point.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay, I just have several things I would like to call your attention
to, and one is a letter from Bell Atlantic, and they are asking that, please, as they approach the
mandatory dialing of 631 on April 1st, that you will not be able to complete your calls if you still
use the 516 number, so just as a reminder to our viewing pubhc. April 1st is the deadline to begin
to use 631. In addition, it was interesting, after I talked about mosquitoes and bathouses, I had
calls from the press, was I import'mg bats? Well, I don't think we have to import bats, because
they already live here. What we were looking at is a way to bring attention to the fact that we
have a mosquito problem, and we are not 100% sure what these mosquitoes are carrying, but a
bat eats up to 600 mosquitoes a day. A bird can eat more. We have a Youth Program, and what
we plan on doing is building as part of the program bathouses and birdhouses, and offer those to
the public for what it costs to make them. These will be made by the young people. Hopefully
people will place them by marshy areas or wherever there is still water, fresh water. Perhaps it
will just cut down on a few of those bites during the year. I just came back from Florida visiting
with my daughter, and it was interesting reading one of the Florida papers. I came upon an article
where mosquito beaters have a reunion every year. What it is, they feel it is part of their history,
because years ago when they first settled Florida, and you know Florida was nothing but a big
swamp, they were loaded with mosquitoes, and before you went into the house they would use
palm meadow leaves, and they would brush the mosquitoes off the person before they went in
their house. That is how heavy the mosquitoes used to be. So, because this was an historic thing
that was done many years ago they have a reunion every year. I thought that was kind of
interesting, but I found on my desk from someone from Popular Mechanics, and this is also
headline Vero Beach, Florida, but a Florida researcher has developed an inexpensive,
environmentally safe to kill blood sucking pests, which are mosquitoes, and he has invented a
diet pill. It is dissolved in the pond water, and it is quickly gobbled up by a mosquito larvae, and
they apparently find it rather testy. Once ingested it causes the insects to lose their ability to
digest food. They starve to death within seventy-two hours, so hopefully no animal groups will
object to mosquitoes being starved to death, but it is interest'mg that all of a sudden the focus is
on mosquitoes in all areas, but we will let you know more about the houses when they are
available, and if you so desire you put one up by your property. We had a busy day: We had a
lot of work. We have accomplished a lot. It is good day. I feel good about it.
FRANK CARLIN: Just a quick question about this Fire Marshall and Building Inspector. You
are saying that someone has the right to go into the house. It is an invasion of private property.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: No, no, no, Frank, that is not what was said.
FRANK CARL1N: I just want to make that clear.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Okay, you keep us on the straight and narrow. Can I have a motion
to adjourn?
Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 5:50 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Southold Town Clerk