HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-01/25/1977SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
January 25, 1977
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on Tuesday,
January 25, 1977 at the office of the Supervisor, 16 South Street,
Greenport, New York. Supervisor Martocchia opened the meeting at
3:00 P.M. with the following present:
Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia
Councilman James H. Rich, Jr.
Councilman James Homan
Justice Martin Surer
Justice Louis M. Demarest
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker -~ ~
Highway Superintendent Raymond C. Dean
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry ~
Absent:
Justice Francis T. Doyen
0n'm0t~0n of Councilman Rich, seconded by Co~acilm~u Homan, it was
RESOLVED th~ the minutes of the January 11, 1977 Southold Town
Board meeting be and hereby are approved~as submitted,
vote o~ the Town Board: Ayes~ Supervisor Mart0cchia, ~ouncilman
Rich, Councilman Homart, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion Of Justice Suter~ seconded by Justice Demsrest, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board
wili be held~at'3:OO-P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 197~ at the office
of the Supervisor, 16 South Street~ Greenport, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Suter,~ Justice Demarest.
This r~solution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia announced that t-ye were going to now set
a d~e for the meeting £ollowing the February 8th meeting, as
many of~the town officials attend~h~]~s~ociation of Town's Meeting
in New York City which will be held on February 21, 22, 23, 1977
:_~ad a meeting will not be scheduled that week, therefore it will
be necessary to schedule two meetings in a row, February 8th and
February 15th.
On motion of Justice Demarest, seconded by Councilman Homan, it was
RESOLVED that a regularmeeting of the Southold Town Board will be
held on Tuesday, February 15, 1977~t 3:00 P.M. at the office of
the Supervisor, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Suter,.Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia asked for reports from committees.
Justice Surer stated that with reference to a proposed bond release
for Oregon View Subdivision, all of the necessary papers have not
been sumitted, therefore he recommends holding this item until the
February 8th meeting.
Supervisor Martocchia:
1. Receipt of a letter from Dr. William J. Miller, Elmhurst,
New York, a home owner in Southold for about 18 years, relative
to vandalism. He included clippings from a newspaper in Illinois
explaining how the subject of vandalism is handled there. The
Boar~ will study Dr. Mil~er's~suggestions.---A recent report from
Chief. Carl ~ataldo of the Southold Town Police Department indicates
that vandalism has dec~a~sed in 1976 from the amount in 1975.
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2. Receipt of a letter, from Elsie Digons, Brooklyn, New York,
home owner, on. Deephole Drive, Mattituck stating the "bating beach"
at the foot of Marratooka Road is in bad repair, fullof olddebris,
and very unpleasant.---Supervisor Martocch~ stated that this is
merely~ a road end of not quite 50 ft.. in width, and not considered
a town~-bathing beach.---Justice Surer stated that Mrs. Digons is
in the Mattituck ~ark'District and could take advantage of their
three beaches.
3. Letter from Nick Cyprus, 43 Sound Beach Drive, Mattituck,
relative to the erosion problem in Mattituck west of Breakwater.
His house is in actual danger of.destruction.---Supervisor
Martocchia stated that some members of the Town Board have looked
at the site and reported back; Mr. Latham of Orient has been consulte~
to obtain a solution; Mr. Martocahia has spent a great deal of time
onthe phone trying to bbtain loans from small business bureaus
at a low interest; he,has talkedto Frank Murphy, Chairm~n of the
Mattitdck Park District, and had a Mr. Kiernan fromMedford contact
him.' There is a hearing being held February 2nd or 3rd by the
Mattituck Park District relative to removing gravel, and if that
is granted, Mr. M~stated he would supply as much gravel as is
needed at no cost. Mr. Latham indicates the cost to do the job
would be as much as $50,000.00 or more. No one he has contacted
will guarantee the job. Congressman ~ikehas been contacted and
he has looked into it, but it does not meet the criteria whereby
money can be loaned at a low interest. The criteria is 20 houses
and 5 businesses. The figure at the Mattituck a~ea is 14 cottages.
It has been suggested to him that the Mattituck area and the area
at Kenney's Beach, Southold be joined and it would be more than 25.
That will be looked into.
Mr. Nick Cyprus stated that on the question of mining s~and by the
Mattituck Pa~k~Commission,-it is felt that is~one of the'reasons
for the present problem. The flow of the Sound-is from the west
to the east and they are. mining at the jetty and stopping the
sand from accumulating~at beach in front of the cottages~ 'Another
problem is Levon Properties.in Riverhead, where there are jetties
400 to 500 feet out in the Sound. 'They are faced with an immediate
expense of approximately $9,000.00 per resident, but the measure
will only be temporary. Isn't it possible for the State![or ~he
Town to remoVe,the cause of the problem?---Supervisor Martocchia
stated he believed the Mattituck Park'District had their application
· ~prior t6 the severe erosion problem.
Mr. Donald G. Witschieben stated that the application of the.
Mattituck Park District is dated December 21, 19761 The residents
watched this problem occur, and it started right after Labor Day.
Mr. Witschieben presented a letter to the Town Board signgd~by
Theofanis Kyvernitis, John G.' Johnnidis, Donald G. Witschieben,
Gabriel Kousouros and Nick Cypru~"all of'Sound Beach Drive,
Mattituck concerning the disaster problem at their properties'.
Their request to the Town Board is that they request the Mattituck
Park District not to take any action to disturb the beach at this
time. A year ago the Commission was called before the Department
of Environmental Control and advised they. had been violating the
law-fo~ a period between 1971~and 1976, the wetiands.law;~.~hey
had never applied for a mining license, and in addition ~heM were
caught taking sand below the high water mark, and it was 'so serious,
they were made to post a bond for $50,000.00 so them ~ould not do
it again.~ Here they are again applying for a mining license.
Not only do the residents have a~-crisis 'to their properly, hut
now they must hire lawyers to fight th'e Mattituck Park Commission.
They ask that some type of a study be undertaken to determina
what they. can do next. They think they could have~a series o£
jetties or a large jetty to one end, followed by a series .of small
jetties.
Mrs.. Kiernan~,-another resident of the Sound Beach Drive area,~
suggested that the Board could use the wording "North Sh~re of
the Town of Southold" for the disaster area, and by doin~ that
with the 17 h~mes (she walked the beach .and counted them) on
the Sound Beach Drive area, 'and 13 at Kenney's Beach, that would
meet the criteria, with a total o.f_over 25 homes.
Mr. Wi~schieben stated that' th~yare suggesting in their'l~tter
to the TOWn-Board several possibilities- A series of jetties-
which they' f~el w0uldeliminate the sand'problem wi~h the Mattituck
Park Commission and at the same time solve their problem; have the
i~a declared a disaster area. They are prepared to get signatures
on that.--~Supervisor Martocchia statedhe would call the proper
agency and suggest the Sound Beach Area and Kenney,s Beach area
be combined.
Justice Demarest advised that a simila~ Problem was solved at the
State Park in Orient by driving steel posts into the bottom, and
plac:ing wire screening aroUnd it and filling it with brush. It
will bradually build up the beach. This can be done for a few
hUndred dollars. This would be a temporary solution until the
beach can be built up.---Mr. Witschieben was grateful for the
suggestion.
Supervisor Martocchia:
~. N.~ice'from the Department of Environmental Conservation
of an application from the Mobil Oil Corporation for permission
to construct two breasting dolphins between two existing dolphins
in Greenport Harbor, 475 feet east of terminal shore tine in
Greenport on Fourth Street. Objection date is February ll, 1977.
'5. Notice from the Department of Environmental Conservation
of an application from Gloria A. McGuire for permission to construct
a one-family residence with cesspools at the southwest end of Corey
Creek Road on lot 28, Bayview, Southold. Objection date February
17, 1977.
0n motion of Justice Demarest, seconded by Justice Surer, it was
RESOLVED that the TownBoard of the Town of' Southold approves the
action of the Fishers Island Ferry District in hiring the firm of
DiCesare-Bentley & Welling Engineering Inc. to design the alterations
required for the New London facility of the Fishers Island Ferry
District.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.'
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town Of Southold approves the
action of the Fishers Island Ferry District in hiring the firm of
Sparkman & Stephens, Naval Architects to assist the Fish,rs Island
Ferry District in reviewing specifications.and drawings submi~tted
by Blou~t Marine Corporation for the p~rpose of bidding for the
construction of a new vessel; they would also assist the attorney
forthe District in preparing aud reviewing all bids received
and evaluate all bids for the Commissioners in determining the
sucOessful bidder. Compensation will be $750.00 per week, not
to exceed three weeks.
Vote o~ the Town.Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Counn&~man Homan~, Justice S~ter, Justibe Demarest.
This resolution was declared du!y~adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia:
6. About three weeks ago there was a meeting with federal
representatives relative to-Flood Plain Insurance.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was
RESOLVED that the Mattituck SeniorCitizens be and hereby a~e
granted permission to engage two buses at a cost of $175.00 each
for a trip to New York City on April 20, 1977.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
R~ch, Councilman Homart, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This. resolution was declared dulyadopted.
Supervisor Martocchia: ~
7~ Reques~ by l'etter from Stephen Hill, property owner at
Cedar Beach, SouthoId, that ~t'he Town of Southold ask the County
of Suffolk to consider dredging the inlet from PeconicBay to
Cedar Beach.
On motion of CoUncilman Homan, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED that the Southold Fir8 Department 'be and hereby are granted
permission to'use Southold'~Town-roads for the purpose of ~ho!ding a
parade on 'July ~, 1977, rain dat~ July 3, 1977-at 6:00' P.M., providing
the~Southold Fire Department provi'des the proper insurance to hold
the Town of Southold harn~ess.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, .Councilman
R-ich, Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared dul~ adopted;
On motionof Justice Suter~-seconded-by Justice Demarest;' it was
RESOLVED that Rule and Regulation 76-4 of-the SouthOld Town
Police Department Ragatations be revised by the addition of a
new paragraph to wit: "For the purposes of this rule and regulation,
time served in a member's present rank shall have added thereto
time served in a higher rank or ranks."
Vote 0f the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan,~ Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia:
8. There will be a referendum held on February 2, 1977 from
12 Noon to 8 P.M. relative to Games-of Chance. This vote will
'be by paper ballot and will be held at the Southol:d FireHouse
and the Fishers Island Fire!House.
: 9Y Wetland application 0f Leo Kwasneski, hearing' was held
on January 11, 1977 - decision will be made on February 8, 1977.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED %hat $1,500.00 be and~ hereby is transferred fromthe
Street Lighting Account toTraffic Control For Street Signs.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: SuPervisor Mart0cchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia:
-10. Item No% 3 on the agenda referring to bond releases:
many of the papers are not in proper form, therefore there is
no action to be taken.
11. With reference to town insurance, the 'rates have multiplied
tremendously, and serious s~udy must be done as even projecting
an increase in the budget for 1977 when. it was prepared in September,
there will be about $10,000.00 shortage due to the increase in
premiums. One POlicy alone, the umbrella policy, was $3,200.00
for 1975, is now over $9,000.00.
12. Consideration of hiring the firm of Greenman & Pedersen
is being studied. This is a consultant firmwho aid town boards
and highway departments in designing roads, etc. Action will
probably be taken at the-February 8th meeting.
0n motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Counci!man Homan,-'it was
RESOLVED that the application of Carl Frelix'dated Decemb'er:24,
1976 for therenewal of a single family trailer on private road
off the north side of Main Road,~Mattituck, be and hereby is
renewed for a period of six (6) months.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice SUrer, Justice Demarest.
This ~solution was~declared duly adopted.
On motion of Justice Demarest, seconded by Councilm~ Homan,
WHERE~S the Southold Town Planing Board and Suffolk County
Planning Department have prepared official reports and recommendations
on the application of Joseph C. Cornell for a change of zone from
"A" Residential and Agricultural District to "B-I" General Business
District on certain property in Peconic, New York,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing will be held
by the Southold Town Board at 3:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 15,
1977 at the office of the~upervisor, 16 South Street, Greenport
New York on the abovementioned petition, and that the To~n Clerk
be and she hereby is authorized ~nd directed to cause notice of
said hearing to be published in the official newspaper pursuant
to the requirements of law.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This ~solution was declared duly adopted.
A description of the proposed community center at Peconic was
requested.---Supervisor Martocchia stated it is part of the HUD
program. It is in two parts, either you apply for low income
housing or restoration or recreation. Southold Town chose
recreation to see if they could do something for senior citizens
and for the youth of Southo!d Town for evenings. It is a three
stage project. State one has been'completed with a funding of
$2~,760.00 for land acquisition south of the Peconic School on
Peconic Lane. Stage two is in order and only reqmireS an impact
statement; this funding should be received later this month or
early February in the amount of $52,000.00. Stage three is in
the amotrat of $9~,000.00. A total of $140,000.00 should be received.
Supervisor Martocchia appointed the following individuals to s~ve
on an advisory committee for the senior oitizen-youth center:
Tw~ members from each senior citizen organization, the SQ]uthold
and Mattituck groups, to be decided upon themselves.
Two representatives from each of the three high schools,
Greenport, Southold, Mattituck-Cutchogue, to be decided
upon themselves.
The above members will meet with the Town Board for the purpose of
input.
Supervisor Martocchia has plans for a building 50 ft. by 100 ft.
on a cement slab, the 100 ft. facing Peconic Lane. This would
be a completed building (turn-key operation), paneled inside,
air-conditioned, heat, tile floor, sanitation facilities for men
and women, office space, cloak room, kitchen, possibly one small
recreation area and one large one; the large one with accordian
doors so it can be divided. Supervisor Martocchia h~been studying
Plans from four or five different companies. The Chief of Police
is working on an impact statement for traffic'; and Sunrise Coach
Lines has been contacted and they will make a run past. the building.--
Mrs. Gladys Csajko asked if there is any reason why it is limited
to senior citizens and youth, what about middle aged people?---
Supervisor Martocchia stated that on the application they had to
specify what the building would be for. He is sure there would
be spa~and time available for other groups.---The question was
asked if it would also involve very young children also?---The
answer was if there is time and space available; there would be
no need for it to be empty; the point would be to get maximum use
out Of it.---Mrs. Csajko asked if the suit being filed against the
consortium would affect~the town in any way?---Supervisor Martocchia
stated.Southold Town is in the clear. They have signed a letter of
i~tent;---Mr. Dan Ruben asked if the town board voted unanimously
to go' with recreation rather than rehabilitation om th~HUD applica-
tion?---Supervisor Martocchia stated the ~ntire board voted for it.
Further discussion was held between the board and Mr. Cyprus and
Mr..Witschieben regarding the erosion problem at Sound Beach,
Mattituck.
On motion of Councilman Homart, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before this
Town Board meeting, adjournment be called at 4:10 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homan, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Judith T. Terry~
Town Clerk