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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-09/08 & 09/11/1975, EP 8t97§
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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD MINUTES
Meeting of September 8, 11, 1975
A regular meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on Monday,
September 8, 1975 at the town board meeting room, 16 South Street,
Greenpo~t, New York. Supervisor Martocchia opened the meeting at
9:00 A.M. with the following present:
Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia
Councilman James H. Rich, Jr.
Councilman James Homan
Justice Martin Surer
Justice Louis M. Demarest ~
Highway Superintendent Ryymond C. Dean
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker
Town Clerk Judith T. Boken
Absent: Justice ~rancais T. Doyen
On motion of Councilman Homan, seconded by Justice Surer, it was
RESOLVED that the following audited bills be approved for payment:
General Fumd ~31,401.89; Highway ~16,751.97; Fishers Island Ferry
District ~28,006,17; Special Districts ~7,439.12; Federal Revenue
Sharing Fund ~1,026.57.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich; Councilman Homan, Justice Suter, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Just~ceSuter, seoonded by Councilman Homan, it was
RESOLVED that this meeting be recessed at 10:00 A.M., to reconvene
at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 1975 at the town board meeting
room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Councilman Homart, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
The Southold Town Board meeting of September 8, 1975 reconvened
at 3:00 P.M., Thursday, September 11, 1975. Supervisor Martocchia
called the meeting to order with the following present:
Supervisor Albert M. Martocchia
Councilman James H. Rich, Jr.
Councilman James Homart
Justice Martin Suter
Justice Louis M. Dema~est
Highway Superintendent Raymond C. Dean
Town Attorney Robert W. Tasker°
Town Clerk Judith T. Boken
Absent: Councilman James Homart
Justice Francais T. Doyen
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Southold Town Board meetings of
August .20, 1975 and August 26, 1975 be and hereby are ~pproved as
submitted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
Thisresolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Surer, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board
will beheld at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 23, 1975 at the town
board meeting room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York.
Vote of~ the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted°
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Supervisor Martocchia reported the £ollowing:
1o Receipt of a letter from the Greenport Village Planning
Board relative to proposed dredging by Pierce Yacht Basin, stating
(1) Careful consideration be given to possible violation of the
Southo!d Town and New York State wetland ordinances; (2) That the
proposed dredging does occur in p~rt within the boundary of the
Village of Greenport, and they strongly urge that no further
encroachment upon the uplands be allowed~
2. Rec~t of a letter from the Southo!d Town Trustees
relative to the application of A.B. Rosenberg to dredg~ his
property at Sterling Basin, Greenport. The Trust~ees advise that
Mr. Rosenberg has app!~ed to the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers
to excavate 800 yards, and his application-to the Town Trustees
states 350-400 yards will be excavated. The Trustees have
registered their objections with the Army Engineers; and further
question whether this might also be a violation o£ the Zoning
Ordinance.
3.Receipt of applications to the Corps of Army Eagineers to
dredge the mouth of Peres Neck (objection date October 9); Downs
Creek (objection date October 9), and West Creek (Objection date
October 6.)
~o Letter from Virginia Tabor, school crossing guard,
relative to a problem at the Orient school crossing. The matter
has been referred to the Orient Boar~ of Education for study.:
5. Letter from Cynthia Piri!!o protesting the tra£fic problem
a~ the Greenport school crossing. The matter will be referred to
the ~olice department.
6. LeTter £rom Cleaves Point Association reporting the
deterioration of the bulkhead ~t the inlet to Gull Pond, causing
the fill to £all into the channel. The matter has~been referred
to Highway Superintendent Dean gor study and recommendation.
7. Letter from the Suf£olk County Department of Health
Services advising they are having a program on community mental
health. The board will ask'Mr~ John Appelt, President'of the
Eastern Long Island Hospital to send a r~apresentative to the
meeting which wi!l!be held Tuesday~ September ~9, 1975 at 2:00
P.M. at the Su£folk County Center, Riverhead,
8~ Letter from the Civil S~rvice Employees Association
requesting an appointment to discuss their' 1976 salary with
Supervisor Ma~tocchia.and Councilman Rich.
9~ Letter from the New Yo~k State Department o£ Transport-
ation stating that. on September 19, 1975, during National Transport-
ation Week (Sept. -22- Sept. 2~) they will be hOldi~ an art show
at the State Office Building, Hauppauge; and on September 24
there will be a meeting of all elected o£ficia!s to update their
knowledge of the services provided by the Department of
Transportation°
10. The Town is still looking for a Town Historian, Salary
~1,800.00
A member of the audience asked how the town could
get someone for such a small salary, and Supervisor
Martocchia advised that the job consists o£ a relatively
few hours work. The town has hired another individual
to catalogue the material on hand, and it will also be
microfilmed. -- Mrs° Gladys Casjko asked what objection
the Town Board has to Mr. Walter Goebel, Supervisor
Martocchia advised he has interviewed Mr~ Goebe!, but
would like the opportunity to interview other applicants.
11~ Receipt of a letter from County Executive X!ein relative
to Q request from the Fishers Island Ferry District £or subsidy
for the ferry rates. Mr. Klein states that it is out o£ the
question ~h~s year as-it is too late £or this years funds, but
possibly next year.
12~ Letter from the Fishers Island Fire Department
commending the two ~own constables on Fishers Island for their
fine work.at a recent "Beer Festival".
13~ Announced a proclamation to be placed in the newspapers
this week, proclaiming October as Oyster Festival Month. The
FeStival As to be held October 11, 1975 at the Greenport Legion
Hall.
On motion of Justice Demarest, seconded by Cotmcilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED that ~2,000.00 be transferred from the Fishers Island Ferry
District Theatre Account to the Airport Account.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Ric~, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion of Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was
RESOLVE~ that the Fishers Island Ferry District be granted permission
to advertise for ~bids for the haulout and. repairs of the ferry boa~s
Olinda and Mystic Isle, and the advertisements shotld be placed in
the local papers, and the Greenport Shipyard to be notified.
VOte o£ the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, ~m~.i~ Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was dec!a~ed duly adopted.
0~.~ motion Of JUsttce Surer, seconded by Justice Demarest,
~REASt~e Marian Council Knights of Columbus, Cutchogue, New York
h~s applied to the Town ~lerk for a Bingo License, and
WHEREAS the Town Board has examined the application and after
· nvestigation, duly made findings and determinations as required
bylZaw,
NOW, THEREEORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Supervisor be and he
hereby iS authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the
ToWn Boardthe findings and determinations required by law, and
.~t is' ~U~her
SOLVED!that the Town Clerk be and she hereby is directed to
issue, aB~ngo License to the Marian Co~nci! #3852, Knights of
Columbus, Cutchogue, New Yor~.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes. Superi~sor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, JustiCe Surer, Justice Demarest.
On motion of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Rich,
EAS~F!0rence Steiner has applied to the Town Board for a single
iraiter.r~newal permit dated September 6, 1975,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the application of Florence
~cate a single trailer on her property on private road
off the east side Main Road, Mattituck, New York
for a period of si~ (6) months.
Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocbhia, Councilman
Surer, Justice Demarest.
:zon was declared duiy adopted.
Justice Surer, seconded ~ Justice Demarest, i-t°
C. Tuthi!! has applied to the Twon Board for a single
permit dated August 22, 1975,
BE IT RESOLVED that the application of John C.
a single trailer on his own property on the east
jah's Lane, Mattituck, New York, be renewed for six (6)
mo~
~o~e o£ ~he ~o~n Board: Ayes$ Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Ric~, gus~i~e Surer, Justice Dampest.
Thil~~ resolution was declared duly adopted.
On motion, of Justice Surer, seconded by Councilman Rich,
WHEREAS S~phie T. Saunders has applied to the T~wn Board for a
single.t~ailer renewal permit dated September 2, 1975,
NOW,:THER~ORE, BE IT RESOLVED thatthe application of Sophie
T. Saunde~s to !~oate a single trailer on her property on the
north si~e of Main Road~, Laurel, New York, be renewed for a
period o£~six (6) months.
Vote of *he Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Jusiice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Mmrtocchia asked if anyone wished to address the Board.
Question: Has the Town, County, ot State changed the method of
bidding on the dredging projects (referred to ~ames Creek)?
Supervisor Martocchia stated that he is not aware o~ such a change.
He understood the dredging was approved at James Creek; but will
call the County following the meeting to determine what is being done.
Question: Why has the dog po~md not opened, when will it open,
a~d who will run it?
Supervisor Martocchia and Councilman Rich stated that HighWay
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Superintendent Dean has stated he is going to give the contractor
a deadline. The contractor has changed locations since taking the
bid, which has c~ased a 1½ month delay. -- one of the cages is at
the site, and the slab has been put in for the rLuas.
Question: Mr. David Drisco!l commented on the dog pound delay and
then questioned the damaged office trailer the town went~to
bid on~
Supervisor Martocchia stated that ii is damaged, but the company
has asked for the opportunity to repair it; then the'-Town Boa~d
will decide whether it is satisfactory and if they should accept
the trailer.
Question: Mr. Driscoll asked the Town Board whether they are
satisfied with the enforcement of the justices, the police
committee, or pp!ice department.
Councilman Rich stated that the Town Justices are elected by the
people, they attend seminars, are well trained and are fair in
their decisions, evaluate each case, and the board is completeiy
satisfied and would not try to change them or influence them.
As for the police department, they are constantly working to better
the department, however the board is of the opinion the police
department is in good shape. Justice Demarest further commented
on this subject, citing recent ~ustice court cases.
Question: Mrs. Gtadys Csajko askedwhether the town has considered
condemning the property near the Goose Creek Bridge.
Supervisor Martocchia stated that the town is presently being
sued by the owner of that property, a~d had not considered
condemnation.
Question: Mr. Drisco!l asked how many times the Town Planning
B Board recommended as a desirable site for the purpose applied
for, the property on Queen Street, Greenport.
Co~acilma~,Rich stated that the Planning Board made their
recommendation to the Town Bo~ard only once, prior to the public
hearing.
Mr. Drisco!t then referred to a letter dated March 10, 1975
in which the-Seuthotd Town Planning Board wro~e to the Suffolk
County Planning Commission stating they "again recommend."
Super~isorMartocchia stated that there might have been two
recommendations to the County prior to the public hearing, due to
the question of sewage facilit~ss.
On motion b~ Councilman Rich, seconded by Justice Demarest, it was
RESOLVED that the August reports of Justice Surer, Supervisor
Mart~cchia, Town Clerk Boken and the Building Department be accepted
and placed on file.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
Supervisor Martocchia asked if anyone else wished to be heard.
There was no response.
On motion of Justice Suter, seconded by Councilman Rich, it was
RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before this
town board meeting tha$ adjournment be called at 4:30 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board.~ Ayes: Supervisor Martocchia, Councilman
Rich, Justice Surer, Justice Demarest.
This resolution was declared duly adopted.
~J~di-t~f T. Boken
Town Clerk