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Contents
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Preface................................................................................l
Why We Should Wony................................................3
Sununary............................................................................5
1. Govemance....................................................................6
II. Year-round Residents...........................................13
III. Protection of the Natural Environment.......16
N. Seasonal Development........................................26
Know Your Hamlet......................................................30
Thanks and Acknowledgements............................32
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Revised 10/94
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PREFACE
The 1994 Fishers Island Growth Plan seeks to describe the current state of
Fishers Island and community sentiment toward where and what Fishers Island
should be in the future. In a process that took well over a year, the 1994 Growth Plan
Committee worked with the Original Growth Plan Committee and many Island
organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and interested individuals to identify
widely-held assumptions and concerns regarding growth and recommended
strategies for addressing those concerns.
Progress has been made in addressing recommendations of past Growth Plans.
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The Fishers Island Gazette was established to improve communication and education
on Island issues. The Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation was established to address
year-round housing problems. The Fishers Island Ferry District instituted a
"commuter" ferry schedule.
While conducting the 1994 Growth Plan Update, the committee determined that
the original Gro\\th Plan Assumptions remain largely valid today. They include;
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Fishers Island must have a viable year-round population,
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Efforts must be made to slow the growth of the seasonal population,
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The Island should remain a residential community,
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For the foreseeable future, our Island's official governance will remain
the same; we will continue to be a hamlet within the Town of Southold
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The natural environment must be unequivocally protected.
Today, the community consensus seems to be that the unique character of the
Island -- the special things that attracted all of us here in the first place, such as, the
residential orientation, the lack of tourism, the natural beauty, safety for our
children and the small village atmosphere -- has continued to draw people to the
Island, particularly on a seasonal basis.
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Several obstacles to bringing people to the Island on a full time basis were
identified: high property taxes, the diminishing pool of moderately priced housing
and rental space, lack of commercial space, high utility rates for businesses, an
accommodating but not always efficient ferry freight system, the seasonal only
nature of cultural events and activities, the absence of formal daycare and the high
cost and declining number of Island students at the school.
The universally perceived danger to Fishers Island remains the steady erosion
of our unique character. The next section entitled, UWhy We Should Worry"
examines this danger further.
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WHY WE SHOULD WORRY
Fishers Island faces the unpleasant consequences of three threats: increased
seasonal house and population density, a declining year-round population and
tourism.
1. Increasing Density: Fishers Island has experienced a steady annual growth in
new seasonal home construction, with a zoned building capability of having 500
more homes built on the island in addition to the 500 now existing. This new home
development, along with existing home additions and site management practices,
must be responsibly planned and managed or the following will occur:
. The increased mass of motor traffic mixed with pedestrian, bicycle, jogger
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and other traffic will inevitably result in an accident.
. The sheer volume of traffic on the roads will make them less safe, and result
in a host of "safety" improvements including stop lights, caution lights, zebra
crossings, ete.
. The limited and non-renewable water supplies will be increasingly
contaminated and be inadequate to supply the increased potable water
demand.
. The Emergency services capacity of Health, Fire, and Police will be deemed
inadequate.
. Demand will exceed the existing Island physician services and equipment.
. Solid waste generated will exceed present handling capacity.
. The environment will markedly degrade with resulting decrease in all
plant and animal populations.
. The character of Fishers will be permanently and irretrievably changed.
2. Declining Year-round Population: The continuing decline in the year-
round population threatens the vitality of the Island's character and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, demand for the services of the year-round population has been rising
with the growth in Island homes, and the increasing seasonal population. Without
successful efforts to stabilize and increase the numbers of the year-round
community, the Island faces the following threats:
. The human character will change to that of an anonymous summer
community.
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. Emergency Services, many now staffed by volunteers, must either disappear
or be replaced by professionals. This includes the Fire Department and the Sea
Stretcher.
. The infrastructure, including water, power, telephone, roads,
postal service, etc..., will deteriorate.
3. Tourism: Local services which cater to or encourage transient tourists and
visitors are an ongoing concern. The consequences of this threat are readily seen
throughout the places Fishers Islanders have chosen not to be.
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SUMMARY
I. GOVERNANCE
The intent of the Governance section is to describe the governing bodies and
decision makers that most immediately affect our community. It is suggested that
year-round residents be given priority consideration for local Town positions. It is
urged that Islanders become familiar with the governing bodies and individuals in
positions of authority. Residents should attend meetings of tax districts and become
familiar with the issues that impact all of us.
II. YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS
It is recommended that we seek ways to strengthen the year-round population,
recognizing that Island life is not for everyone. The Ferry District must continue to
cooperate with the community and ensure that their policies and operations do not
discourage potential year-round residents. Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation is
encouraged to continue their inventory and acquisition of year-round housing and
rental units. We must aggressively seek appropriate new businesses to supplement
traditional existing business activities. A good school is critical in attracting and
keeping year-round residents.
III. ENVIRONMENT
Our wetlands, watersheds and aquifers must be protected from contamination
and destruction. Our shorelands must be preserved. Habitat and species diversity
must be maintained. To accomplish this, three actions will need to be taken. First,
the people of Fishers Island themselves must develop the will and knowledge to
manage their existing properties in environmentally responsible ways. Second, the
voluntary Island associations and the official town and county organizations must
increasingly understand and communicate the threats to the Island's environment.
Third, the environmental laws which already exist must be uniformly enforced.
IV. SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT
The seasonal residents of Fishers Island have been, in general, careful and
concerned stewards of the Island, devoting time, energy and resources to enhancing
the quality of life for all Islanders. Owners of undeveloped parcels of land are
encouraged to investigate the land trust program. The Island's historical sites and
monuments should be preserved. Increased seasonal and construction traffic has
caused our roadways to become unsafe. The Ferry District is encouraged to minimize
provisions for tourism or increased seasonal capacity.
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I. GOVERNANCE
Background
Fishers Island is an island hamlet of the Town of Southold on Long Island.
Therefore, it is politically and geographically isolated. lD the past, Chis isolation had
been considered an advantage. Islanders were able co remain almost entirely
independent. While the Town of Southold and Fishers Island are subject to growth
pressures. as is much of the coastal United Scates, the goals and objectives of these
separate communities have not been entirely consistent More Islanders now seek a
participatory role in and a berrer understanding of the decision-making that affecrs
governance of their community.
lD 1985, a scudy group w.lS formed to investigate qualifications and
procedures-for incorporation as a Village. There is ongoing debate about the
advantages and disadvantages of incorporation.
The information below briefly describes the governing bodies and decision
makers that most immediately affect our community.
A. Although the Fishers Island Representative to the Southold Town
Board/Justice represents the entire Town of Southold, he/she understands that
his/her major obligation is to serve the people of Fishers Island. To that end, this
document should serve as a useful guide. Fishers Island is subject to Town-wide laws
and regulations that occasionally have adverse impact on Island quality of life or
bear no relevancy to the goals of the community. The opposite is also true when
Islanders seek.a special ordinance or regulation that would not apply in Southold. In
addition to his/her judicial duties, the holder of this office seeks to minimize impacts
of irrelevant or adverse Town Code amendments and address special Island concerns
through meaningful communication with interested Island constituents and
appropriate Town entities such as the Town Trustees. The holder of this office is also
an Ex-0fficio member of the Board of Directors of the Fishers Island Civic Association.
B. Paid Town positions on the Island are described, and in some cases appointed,
on an annual basis. Year-round residents should be given priority consideration for
these positions. The Civic Association supports and guides holders of these positions
in their efforts. Inquiries about positions should go to the Town
Represen cative/ Justice.
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. pl"nning Board: The Board consists of five appointed members that meet
weekly for work sessions and meet bi-weekly to vote. The Board exists to
ensure the safe and proper use of land. Fishers Island has a representative on
the Planning Board. The term of service is five years with no limit on the
number of terms. The Board deals with major (involving over 5 lots) and
minor (involving 2 lots) subdivisions, commercial buildings, country clubs,
etc.... They suggest changes to zoning laws as needed. All County, State and
Federal regulations must be met before requests are considered or approved
by the Board. As Fishers Island has been designated a Critical Environmental
Area by the County, the Long Environmental Impact Form, an engineering
survey and an archeological survey must be submitted as well. The Town
Master Plan has been adopted at all levels for the west end of the Island and
the OImsted Plan has been accepted by the Town as zoning for the east end.
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. Zoning Board of Appeals: The Board consists of five appointed members
that meet once a month or more frequently if necessary. The Board exists to
protect the public welfare and interest as outlined by current laws and
regulations relative to the use of land and buildings. The Board provides a
means of relief when a permit is refused/denied by the Building Department.
Fishers Island has a representative on the Zoning Board. The term of
service is five years with no limit on the number of terms. The procedure for
an appeal varies according to the type of category (signs, accessory
apartments, etc...). All appeals require appropriate category forms, a denial
from the Building Department, payment of stipulated fees and assurance that
the matter does not lie at the state level with the Environmental Conservation
Regulatory Affairs Unit.
. Building Inspector: A part-time, year-round employee appointed on an
annual basis to represent the Southold Town Building Inspector on Fishers
Island. He/she conducts site inspections on all Island horne/property
improvements. Provides assistance with and tracks all Island building permit
applications. Monitors compliance with building codes, licensing regulations
and, to a degree, environmental regulations.
. Highway Department:
* Assistant Superintendent: A part-time, year-round employee
appointed on an annual basis to act as the coordinator between the
Southold Highway Superintendent and the two Fishers Island highway
crew members. Also acts as the the Island public information and
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complaint officer for the Highway Department.
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Crew. Two full-time, year-round, contracted employees on Fishers
Island. Duties are to maintain the roads and keep them safe for travel.
This includes patching pot holes, clearing drains, sanding and plowing,
trimming, planting new and removing old trees, maintaining Town
equipment and, if possible, responding to special problems, when they
arise.
. Enforcement positions:
* Town Constables: There are two year-round, part-time constables
appointed on an annual basis who, as designated peace officers, are
primarily involved in patrol and traffic direction. They direct
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pedestrian and vehicular traffic at scenes of fires, accidents, and public
events, patrol parking areas, issue summonses, answer questions for
and direct the public, testify in court, make reports and assume police
duties as directed.
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Bay Constables: There are two year-round, part-time Bay Constables,
appointed on an annual basis, who are responsible for patrolling
adjacent waterways. Their duties include ensuring proper utilization of
mooring, anchorage, and recreational areas and channels in West
Harbor. They are also available to patrol East and Hay Harbors and to
assist Town officials when conducting working visits to the island.
. The Southold Board of Town Trustees regulate any activity along the
shoreline of the Town and its inland wetlands. The Trustees review permit
applications, conduct public hearings on permit applications and make
occasional visits to Fishers Island to conduct site inspections. The Trustees
operate independently of the Southold Town Board and are elected in separate
Town-wide elections. Fishers Island would benefit by having an Island
resident, familiar with local conditions and Island ecology, on the Board of
Town Trustees.
C. The following Island Tax Districts strive to provide basic and adequate
infrastructure for our residential community.
. Fishers Island Ferry District "The object and purpose of the district shall
be to acquire, construct, equip, operate and maintain a public ferry for the
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transportation for hire of persons and vehicles, and goods, wares and
merchandise, from convenient points on Fishers Island, across the waters of
the Long Island Sound and other adjacent waters or tributary thereto, to points
within and without the state. A further object and purpose of the district shall
be to acquire by gift, purchase or lease, an airport or landing field situated on
Fishers Island, and to operate and maintain such airport" (excerpts from 1947
Charter amended in 1951).
A candidate seeking a seat on the five member Board of Commissioners must be
a property owner and registered voter on the Island to qualify. Board
members serve five year terms with no limitation on the number of terms
served. In order to vote in Fishers Island Ferry District elections which are
usually held in early August, you must be a property owner or registered voter
on the Island. Absentee ballots are not available. The annual Budget meeting
is usually conducted in late August. Referendums are held on an as needed
basis.
. Fire District The Fishers Island Fire District provides basic equipment and
the fire house for the Fishers Island Fire Department. Although independent,
the volunteer Fire Department operates as a division of the Fire District. The
Department conducts several community and fundraising events on an annual
basis. Money generated from these events is used to cover operation of the Sea
Stretcher ambulance boat and to defray equipment improvement costs, such as
improvements currently being made to the radio system.
There are five members of the Fire District. One Commissioner is elected each
year at a December election. One must be a registered voter in the District to
vote in this election. There are no absentee ballots. The Fire Department
conducts elections among its members to determine Line Officers who are then
recommended to the Fire District for appointment.
. School District: The Fishers Island School is a New York Public School for
grades pre K-12. Students are able to earn a local diploma, Certificate of
Completion or a New York State Regents Diploma.
The Board of Education is dedicated to educating students to develop desired
moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and expand a continual
learning process and to cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the
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rights and responsibilities of American citizens, which will enable them to
function effectively as independent individuals in a democratic society."
Additionally, the "Board strives to conduct district affairs by way of a
continuing, open dialogue between the community and the school... wish[ing]
to maintain its high level of sensitivity to the needs and desires of the
community and to act expeditiously to meet changing needs and conditions."
A candidate seeking a seat on the five member Board of Education must be a
resident and present a petition signed by 25 residents to qualify. Board
members serve for three year terms with no limitation on the number of
terms served. In order to vote in Union Free School District #4 elections
(includes Board members and annual budget) which are usually held in May,
you must be a resident of the District for at least 30 days prior to the election.
A bs~n tee ballots are available.
. Garbage and Refuse District The District is responsible for receiving and
transporting household garbage and waste off the Island. Since state law
required that the Island dumps and landfIlls be closed, the District has
established a successful recycling program and trash transfer program. The
former burn dump has been excavated and now serves as the site for yard
waste and contractor and demolition waste. The District has worked closely
with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on
appropriate clean up and closure procedures at the Island's Picket Property
landf1ll10cated east of the gate house. The Town of Southold has assumed clean
up and closure responsibility for the former metal dump. The District sponsors
an annual Household Toxic Waste Day each summer providing residents with
an opportunity to properly dispose of such items as paints, oils, batteries, etc... .
A candidate seeking a seat on the three member Board of Commissioners must
be a property owner or resident to qualify. Board members serve three year
terms with no limitation on the number of terms served. In order to vote in
Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District elections, which are usually
conducted in December, you must own property or be a resident of the District
for a least 30 days prior to the election. Absentee ballots are available.
. The Fishers Island Sewer District was established in the mid-eighties to
ensure effective disposal of sewage and waste water for residents in designated
Fort Wright areas. Proper maintenance and operation of this system is
critical. The Southold Town Board members act as commissioners for this
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Island tax district.
D. It is important for Islanders to be familiar with and be able to communicate with
the myriad governing bodies at the Federal, State and County levels that affect
our quality of life. Those that are most present on the Island are briefly described
below:
. State Troopers: Two Troopers from Riverbead, Long Island are stationed on
Fishers Island. One from May 1st through October 31st of every year and the
other from June 1st through Labor Day. They are able to enforce any New
York State law (including environmental regulations), although they are
primarily involved in patrol and traffic direction.
. Department of Environmental Conservation (DEe): VariOU$ Regional
units, such as the Regional Solid Waste Engineer or tidal and freshwater
wetlands staff from the DEC, make regular field visits to Fishers Island for
inspection and enforcement purposes. The DEC will review proposed projects
in light of its own statewide regulations. For information on specific
regulations concerning air, water, solid waste, etc..., call the Regulatory
Affairs Office. Application guides are available to assist the general public
in preparing acceptable permit applications for projects that affect tidal or
freshwater wetlands. Activity conducted within 100 feet of a freshwater or
tidal wetland requires a permit.
E. The Fishers Island Civic Association has a mandate to responsibly represent
all Island residents, businesses and organizations. It aggressively strives for
consensus, or at least majority opinion, on goals and objectives of the community.
The Civic Association conducts open meetings, provides written material covering
the deliberations of the Directors, communicate through the Fishers Island Gazette
and other appropriate newspapers and works in dose affiliation with the Town of
Southold and all representatives of the Town. The Civic Association has several
committees described below. For more information, contact the Civic Association.
. Police Advisory Committee: The mission is to ensure open, two-way
communications between the public and law enforcement officials. This
Committee develops, in conjunction with the Town Justice, enforcement
officers and review by the Civic Board, clear expectations of the officers and
enforcement priorities which are announced at May QJIarterly Civic
Association Meeting.
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. Harbor Committee: The mission is to provide all Island harbor user groups
a forum for discussing harbor issues and to provide the Town Board with
recoJllJllendations for balanced, fair, harbor policy and regulation built on the
broadest possible consensus and endorsed by the Civic Association
membership. This committee has been officially recognized by the Town of
Southold and is known as the Fishers Island Harbor Committee.
. Senior Citizens Committee: This new committee is charged with
identifying and meeting the needs of the Island's senior citizens, securing
Town and County assistance programs if eligible, and establishing and
providing guidance for an Island senior citizens coordinator.
. The Fishers Island Gazette is a major opinion forum. Its policy is to
publish all the news free from any government pressure and independent of
any political bias.
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II. YEAR-ROUND RESIDENTS
Background
Hiscorically Fishers Island has been blessed with year-round residents who
have been good stewards of the community. Most families owned their own homes
and absentee ownership of an Island business was unknown. This scene has been
changing. The Island population has declined in the last 20 years from just over
500 CO under 300 today. Volunteers who maintain the critical functions that
preserve and enhance the quality of life on the Island are stretched thin.
It is recognized that it is in our best interest CO find ways of strengthening
the year-rolJIJd population and that the factors involved in doing so are complex.
Fishers Island offers a lifestyle that is not for everyone. Mainland amenities such as
shopping malls, restaurants, diversity in out-of-school opportunities for children
are traded for a more rural and isolated experience. Those people deciding to live on
Fishers Island must contend with the challenges of access CO and from the mainland,
availability of suitable housing, and the slightly higher utility rates and property
taxes. Those with children must consider all that the Fishers Island School has to
offer. While commuting to the mainland for work is now a possibility, those who
wish CO establish a business on the Island must deal with the particularities of the
Island.
The decline in the number of year-round residents has stabilized, thanks to a
housing program and an improved feny schedule, but at too low a level to consider
the battle won. Also, job opportunities on the Island do not meet the needs of all
persons seeking employment. Awareness of these and other socia-economic trends
is critical in devising programs aimed at making Fishers Island an attractive place
for families to live and work.
A. Now that the Ferry schedule accommodates a "reverse" commute from the Island
to the mainland, efforts should be made to recruit families from the Groton/New
London area whose work schedule would permit such a commute. Additionally,
efforts should be made to recruit families seeking our unique lifestyle from similar
communities across the country.
B. Housing programs for year-round residents should continue to be expanded. The
Walsh Park Property on North Hill has been developed to house 12 families. The
Walsh Park Board of Trustees also recognizes that the lack of adequate, affordable
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rental properties is a critical issue. They have agreed to work with all interested
parties to improve this growing Island concern.
C. Efforts should be made to aggressively seek appropriate new businesses for the
Island to supplement traditional existing business activities. Available commercial
space is a priority in order to encourage a business owner to consider the Island a
good location to work and live. Primary consideration should be given to Island
residents for the limited commercial space available. It may be necessary to offer
some form of pro active community assistance to aid a prospective business locate
space, arrange financing if necessary and so on. We should continue to support
properly licensed, tax paying Island businesses and particularly those who employ
year-round Island residents. A business round table that would meet in a Rotary Club
fonnat sho1Jld be established by the business community which would offer a place to
discuss issues and concerns such as utility demand rates, ferry freight and housing
needs for employees.
D. The mainland has been made more available to Island residents. The Ferry
District Commissioners must continually study and evaluate the changing needs of
year-round residents and Island businesses and arrange schedules and fares to
accommodate these requirements whenever possible. Presently, higher seasonal
fares are a hardship for year-round residents.
E. A good school is critical in attracting and keeping year-round residents. The high
cost and low enrollment at the Fishers Island School is an ongoing concern. The
1994-95 budget is $1,979,795. There are currently 78 students pre-K through Grade
12, and 28 of these are off Island students. Maximum capacity of the school building
is 100 to 120 students. There are 21 employees of the Fishers Island School. The
school-owned housing is currently full.
F. Provision for a health care system is critical to attracting and keeping year-round
residents. Fishers Island has first class emergency services. The Island Health
Project provides a continuous residency of doctors from St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital
in New York City. The Fire Department provides the Emergency Medical Technicians
(EMT's) and the "Sea Stretcher" personnel. Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New
London provides continuous care and assistance.
G. The volunteer Fishers Island Fire Department, including the continuous EMT
training, are an integral part of the well being of all residents, guests and workers.
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H. The Island People's Project is an organization that develops, implements and
supports programs that contribute to the social, cultural and overall quality of life of
all residents. Its main emphasis has been in organizing and running a summer
recreational program for ages 4-12.
I. We must encourage the Town Board to address issues and concerns involving
Island senior citizens commensurate with what is offered to mainland citizens.
J. The churches and their related organizations are an integral part of the spiritual
and social fabric of Fishers Island.
K. There are several recreational facilities on Fishers Island that contribute to the
quality of liie on the Island. The Fishers Island Movie Theater, the tennis courts by
the school, and the boat ramp in Pirate's Cove have all recently been refurbished
through private contributions and Town funding and are available for public use.
Members of the American Legion Hall welcome the public as guests. The bowling
alley is also available to the public. These facilities must be well maintained and not
allowed to fall into disrepair again.
1. The Sanger Fund has provided funding for many important Island projects
since its establishment. Individuals or Island groups lacking funds required to
accomplish projects beneficial to the community are encouraged to apply to the
Sanger Fund.
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III. PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Background
Fishers Island and its surrounding waters is an environmental rarity which
needs the protection of all its residents and visitors. Its environment is under
pressure from a variety of sources, primarily new individual home development and
the managemenr practices of the existing homes and lors. Distanr observers are
perhaps more aware of the rarity of the Fishers Island habitar than the residents of
the Island. The following is a description of the Fishers Island Ecological Complex
by the Lonl! Island Sound Coasral Management Prol!ram:
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" The Island is surrounded by the highest quality marine waters in the Sound
region... Along the shore are coastal salt ponds, brackish and salt marshes, a
sheltered bay and coves, maritime sandy beaches, rocky intertidal communities, and
small offshore islands. Inland areas of the Island host freshwater ponds, coastal plain
pond shores (rare), shrub swamps, and red maple-hardwood swamps, oak-hickory
forests, a maritime beech forest (globally rare), other forested areas which help
protect the Island's water supply and prevent invasion of exotic species, shrub
thickets, and managed maritime grasslands (fire-maintained).
Many of the Island's rare species are concentrated in wetlands... About 45 species of
plants listed as rare, endangered, or threatened are found on the Island, as are over
90 breeding bird species, including osprey... and at least eight other protected
species. The beach areas are used by many varieties of sea birds, wading birds,
waterfowl, shore birds, and passerines... islands off the north shore host one of the
largest nesting concentrations of double-crested cormorants in New York State.
Seals... concentrate in the area during winter months..."
This fabulous diversity of habitat on and around the Island nurtures an
abundance of fish and wildlife which form the essential part of the Fishers Island
experience. This is what its residents are committed to protect through The Fishers
Island Growth Plan.
The need for prorection of the environment and enforcement of its attendant
laws outweighs the inconvenience and constraint on any individual homeowner,
club, business or other entity. No governmental enforcement authority can take
the place of an aware dtizenry on Fishers Island. Every house and household has
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an individual impact on the environment. The cumulative effects of each
household's brush and site clearing, pesticide use, septic maintenance, plantings,
wetland treatment, etc... is enonnous. An example of environmental success
through the changed practices of each household is the introduction of recycling
programs by the Garbage and Refuse District.
Today nearly eVeJYone acknowledges that wetlands, waterfront, wildlife
habitats, ponds, watershed lands, aquifer basins, and scenic areas are important
components of the Island's unique ecological significance and character. In the
past, a smaller seasonal population and lower home density afforded Island residents
the luxUI}' of manipulating their individual properties without dramatically
altering the perception of being surrounded by a diverse, undisturbed natural
environment. Now, each property owner, caretaker, contractor, landscaper and
business proprietor must be mindful of his or her impact on the sum of the whole
through individual household practices.
A. Conservation Organizations: Support the work of the Fishers Island
Conservancy. This organization has acted and should continue to act as the lead
organization in environmental matters on the Island. The Conservancy should take
the lead in building consensus to define the environmental protection priorities of
the Island, thereby avoiding alarmist posture and maintaining credibility.
The H.L Ferguson Museum has campaigned to preserve the Island's historic,
cultural, architectural and archaeological resources. It is required that when
evidence of prehistoric, Colonial or Native American occupation appears during
construction or any land improvement project, the owners of such land should notify
the Museum and allow for professional archaeological assessment to take place
before the site is destroyed. The importance of extracting and preserving
infonnation on the Island's past cannot be overstated.
B. Environmental Regulation: The growth objectives, topography, and
economic structure of Fishers Island are in many ways radically different from those
of Southold and Suffolk County. For example, unlike Fishers Island, Southold has and
wishes to encourage a sizeable tourist industry. The zoning structure, regulatory
machinery and bureaucracy put in place for the concerns of Suffolk County and
Southold are often irrelevant, confusing and sometimes at odds with the interests and
concerns of Fishers Island. Many of the distant regulatory officials. at the Town,
County, and State levels are understandably unfamiliar with the topography and
specific environmental needs of Fishers Island. The communication among the
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distant regulatory authorities, the few local Fishers Island regulatory authorities
and civic groups has been unsatisfactory.
The zoned single home capacity of Fishers Island has been fixed at roughly 1,000
building lots, with approximately 500 homes presently in existence. The
environmental intent of this Growth Plan is to chart a slow growth path for the
Island as a residential community which accepts the role of daily stewardship of its
precious and fragile environment. The environmental challenge for regulations,
regulators and Island citizens is to see that future actions are consistent with this
intent in four areas: new home building, renovations, topographic alteration and
property/home management. Accordingly:
· New and detailed information is available in the Fishers Island Watershed
Studv conducted for the Fishers Island Conservancy and the Suffolk
County Health and Planning Departments. This study documents and
maps the critical watershed areas of Barlow, Middle Farms, and Treasure Ponds.
It also maps rare species and environmentally sensitive habitats in' those
watershed areas. In combination with DEC information and watershed
information developed in the mosquito control program, a thorough
information base exists for Fishers Island. This information base should be
consolidated by the Fishers Island Conservancy or another appropriate group
and then overlaid on the building lot maps of the Island. These maps should be
made available to all regulatory authorities and property owners for use when
they are considering building lot applications. The Conservancy plans to
expand the database on rare species and sensitive habitats Island-wide.
· The Southold Town Board has intermittently employed an environmental
engineer to review Fishers Island projects and plans that had environmental
dimensions and fell under the Town's purview. This poSition has been useful
to Fishers Island in the past and should be in the future. The Conservancy
the Civic Association and FIDCO feel such a person is needed. There are three
useful roles played by this person: education/information, Inspection, and
enforcement.
· There should be a Fishers Island representative among the Southold Town
Trustees, which has jurisdiction over environmental matters.
· Fi~hers Island has been designated as a "Critical Environmental Arean (CEA)
by Suffolk County. Islanders are awaiting formal CEA recognition by the
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Southold Town Board. Such action by the Town Board would coordinate and
streamline the permit application process and give more visibility and
credibility to the designation.
. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
(DEC) and the Southold Board of Town Trustees have jurisdiction over
most activities affecting the environment: new home building, topographic
manipulation and activities around the water. The Health Board is a Suffolk
County office which has the responsibility for septic and water supply. In
matters such which affect navigable waters, such as dock building, the u.s.
Army Corps of Engineers gets involved. All visits by these authorities to
Fishers Island should be specifically and generally publicized. Specifically,
notice should include the Fishers Island representatives of the Building
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representative, the Civic Association, the Conservancy and FIDCO. Generally,
notice should be posted at the Post Office. Fishers Island Constables, Bay
Constables and State Troopers have the authority to enforce
environmental regulations and should increase their efforts.
. Local officials on Fishers Island and concerned citizens' groups have not
uniformly received timely notice of building permit applications. Notice
of any building or land use permit requests received by Southold Town
Departments or Boards, as well as Suffolk County Boards, should immediately be
forwarded to the aforementioned Island officials. The Civic Association should
create and implement an Island Land Use Advisory Committee. Such
committees have been established in other Southold and Suffolk County
hamlets to receive and coordinate the flow of information among government
officials, local citizens, and concerned citizens' groups.
C. Inland and Open Waters
. Aquifers: In order to protect the vital water supply of Fishers Island, the
Fishers Island Water Company is strongly urged to act on the reservoir
protection recommendations of the recent Fishers Island Watershed
Study. This study confIrmed the earlier reservoir protection
recommendations of the Trust for Public Land study. In brief, a "Watershed
Protection Area" should be legally established around the critical watersheds
of Barlow Pond, Middle Farms Pond, and Treasure Pond, prohibiting
pond-Side development.
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Fishers Island Development Corporation is urged to facilitate the
establishment of the "Watershed Protection Area" in cooperation with the
Water Company, such as through exploring the possibility of building lot
exchanges.
. Wetlands: The remaining wetlands of Fishers Island must be protected
from disturbance, human waste contamination and insecticide and fertilizer
run-off. Wetlands connect to, and provide f1ltration for, the water supplies of
the Island. They provide habitat and nursery protection to plant, anima1 and
marine life. Wetlands are sometimes seasonal, and therefore not always easily
discernible. Many wetlands have been f1lled in in the past and there remains
the danger of ongoing "inching in".
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Both the New York DEe and the Southold Board of Town Trustees
have jurisdiction and regulations covering wetlands. They are encouraged to
see that the environmental regulations are enforced. Permitting
requirements vary by authority and specific features of the location. Any
owner or contractor should always check with these authorities before
altering a wetland or the area within 100 feet of a wetland.
Property Owners should be aware that the use of pesticides and herbicides
or any clearing within 100 feet of a wetland is regulated by the above
authorities and that they must check with these authorities before
commencing.
The osprey population of Fishers Island and much of the coast was almost
destroyed due to the seepage of DDT into the food chain through the coastal
wetlands. This is the most dramatic example of the connection between land-
based management practices and the wetlands. In this way, all Island
residents are connected and affected by the pesticidal, herbicidal, and
fertilizer practices of each property owner on the island. Organic and
biological fertilizer and pest management alternatives now exist to the
chemical school of gardening. An excellent example of biological application
versus chemical application is the Fishers Island mosquito control program of
the Conservancy.
. Harbors: The newly formed Fishers Island Harbor Committee is made up
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of delegates of all harbor user groups. One of the goals of the Harbor
Committee is to restore where necessary and protect the chemical, physical
and biological integrity of the waters surrounding Fishers Island. The Bay
Constables will enforce agreed upon regulations. The Fishers Island Harbor
Committee is urged to seek a solution to the disposal of boat septic tank waste.
Both Hay Harbor and West Harbor have a fecal pollution problem. Some
property owners near West Harbor and Hay Harbor have inadequate waste-
water treatment installations or septic systems. Home owners should have
their sanitary systems tested if there is any concern about their adequacy.
Dye tests are easy to do and will give property owners an indication of whether
untreated waste is flowing directly into our harbors. Fishers Island
Conservancy is very helpful in setting up dye tests. This situation needs to be
monitored continually.
The Fishers Island Conservancy is urged to continue its harbor pollution
testing.
· Coastland: Beachstone should be removed only by those with legal permits to
do so. Removal should be kept to an absolute minimum, since beach stone is an
easily gathered, and not easily renewed, resource. Unauthorized removal can
cause severe erosion of adjacent areas including encroachment of saltwater
into coastal fresh water ponds.
The coastland not only provides food sources for birds but also provides space
for breeding colonies. Breeding colonies and nests should be admired from
afar and not disturbed if we are to continue to enjoy our shore birds.
· Surrounding Waters: As part of the SeawoIf program, the Navy intends to
dump 2.7 million cubic yards of severely contaminated Thames River bottom
sludge at the New London Disposal Site (NLDS) just 1-112 miles off Fishers
Island's north-west coast, and proximate to the enormous tidal flows between
the Race and Long Island. The SouthoId Town Board, and the SouthoId
Board of Trustees as well as Suffolk County and the New York State DEC
are urgently requested to oppose the use of NLDS. The Fishers Island
Conservancy should be supported strongly by the citizens of Fishers Island
in their legal opposition to the Seawolf dredge and disposal project. Island
residents with connections to other conservation groups are urged to seek the
cooperation of those other groups in opposing this dump-site.
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The Navy Undersea Warfare Center has installed cables and an
electronic sled (complete with far-offshore mooring buoy) at Wilderness
Point, an important natural habitat and recreational fishing area. This
activity, while understandable for national security reasons, should be
continually monitored for pollution, and other environmental abuses.
Unlicensed dragging by large trawlers, illegal lobstering, and other fishing
and marine infractions are seldom enforced. The New York DEC, New York
State Police (NYSP), the Fishers Island Police Advisory Committee and the
Fishers Island Harbor Committee are urged to seek a solution to the problem.
D. Refuse
. The Southold Town Board is presently discussing the alternative costs of
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capping and a thirty year monitoring program for the metal dump versus
mining and removal to off island sites. The Fishers Island Conservancy
strongly supports the mining of the dump and argues that the total cost of the
two alternatives is comparable. In the absence of a prohibitive cost
differential, the Fishers Island Civic Association insists that mining and
removal be done on the grounds of safety. Fishers Island, unlike Southold, is a
very small place with finite interconnected critical aquifers on which the
public depend. Therefore, a Zero Tolerance Policy should be adopted to
solutions which endanger the public aquifers. The alternative of capping the
metal dump and monitoring the ground water contamination to determine if
and when the water supply is tainted offers an unacceptable level of risk to
this small Island.
. Efforts to close and cap the existing Pickett property landfill must be
better explained and understood by Fishers Island property owners before
they can support any plan. The necessity of mining the landfill to remove
hazardous material before capping should be considered.
. The residents of the Island commend the Fishers Island Garbage and
Refuse District Commissioners for the well-reasoned and managed system
of recycling and garbage disposal. However, it is the residents themselves who
must make the system work in two critical ways: reducing the solid waste load
created by each one of us, and recycling all possible materials. In the U.S., the
average amount of solid waste generated per year is 2,000 pounds for each
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woman, man, and child. Each person coming to Fishers Island should think
twice before bringing non-recyclable disposable products to our Island which
has no on Island disposal capacity.
. The F.I. Garbage and Refuse District has organized an extremely valuable
"STOP DAY" which allows Islanders to dispose of all dangerous toxic products,
such as, batteries, paint thinner, pesticides, etc.... Participation by all
Islanders is a must.
. Brush is now chipped at the former burn dump site for $5 a truck load.
. The road and beach litter situation is an increasing problem. The Troopers
and Constables are encouraged to enforce the laws against littering. While
there' are many culprits, contractors should insist that their employees obey
these laws. The Civic Association will continue to sponsor a road clean up
day in the spring. All Islanders are encouraged to volunteer for this effort.
E. Habitat Preservation and Open Spaces: All property owners,
caretakers and contractors must become more aware that land clearing is habitat
destruction and therefore should be done selectively, carefully, and gradually over
time. The increasing housing density on the Island is destroying wildlife habitat in
its creation of human habitat. We easily understand that roads, tennis courts, pools,
etc... are devoid of wildlife habitat. However, property owners must also come to
understand that large manicured lawns are monocultures whose fertilizer, herbicidal
and insecticidal run-offs can turn wetlands and ponds into algae ponds. "Cleaned up"
tree groves with no undergrowth of native species such as high-bush blueberry,
etc... become habitat deserts. Every property owner is responsible to each other for
the preservation of wildlife habitat and open spaces on the Island.
. The H.L Ferguson Museum Land Trust has spearheaded the effort to set
aside and preserve open areas of Fishers Island. To date, the Trust has
preserved 64 acres of open space. All residents should be aware of, and
encouraged to participate in, the granting of conservation easements and
donations of property to this effort.
. FIDCO policies have the largest single effect on the future of open spaces
on Fishers Island. Subdividing land should continue to be prohibited. Minimal
site clearing should be encouraged. FIDCO's largest tenant, the Fishers
Island Club, should continue to review and refme its golf course
management strategy for minimum environmental impact.
. Southold has a town-wide program of acquisition of open spaces. The
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application of this program needs to be investigated and coordinated with the
Museum.
. We should all be grateful to property owners who allow the continued
maintenance of nature trails through their properties. The open space and
recreation systems on the Island including the nature trails should be
maintained, enlarged by landowner cooperation, gifts, and easements.
. There is a need for a tree policy for public land. For example, the beautiful
maples on Whistler Avenue need to be replaced as they die. We must continue
to take advantage of the Town of Southold Tree Program which provided and
planted 30 trees over the past two years.
. The Navy Undersea Warfare Center property on Fishers Island must
continually be monitored for the possibility of being deemed surplus.
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F. Recommended Practices: Judicious use of all natural resources on Fishers
Island is encouraged. Residents should:
. Minimize lawn areas, use of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides,
. Protect wetlands and wildlife habitat from encroachment and run-off,
. All septic systems should be pumped of solids regularly,
. Older septic systems should be dye tested for run-off,
. Recycle when possible and reduce disposables,
. The Conservancy and FICA are urged to create and distribute pamphlets on
appropriate environmental practices of home management and site
development.
G. Potential Environmental Threats: If recommended actions of the Growth
Plan are not taken, the following may occur:
. Barlow, Middle Farms and Treasure Pond reservoirs potentially contaminated
from new home development and septic infIltration,
. Aquifer contamination occurs from old metal dumpsite and at the Pickett
Property landfIll,
. SeawoIf dredging spoil pollutes surrounding waters,
. Irresponsible home management practices of clear cutting, wetlands infIIl,
poor septic location and hard surface run-off all lead to open space reduction
and degradation of environment,f. Loss of remaining wetlands due to f1lling and site clearing, septic intrusion,
etc... leads to loss of wildlife habitat and decline in species,
. Continuing broad herbicide, insecticide, and fertilizer applications lead to
ground water contamination and wetland elimination,
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. Hay Harbor and West Harbor septic contamination continues to be a problem,
. Severe garbage and refuse handling problems due to high growth in
solid waste generation, decline in recydables, increased disposables,
. Continued rising demand on well water without protected reservoir system
results in salt water intrusion and water rationing,
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IV. SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT
Background
The land mass of Fishers Island is divided into approximately 1000 existing
building lots. Subdivisions could create an additional 77 building lots within the
current zoning regulations. Island-wide, there are approximately 500 residential
housing units now in existence with several planned for construction in the next
few years. Of the buildable lots on the east end, there are 214 that remain
unimproved.
The escalating value of Island real estate has resulted in various properties
being considered as investment opportunities. This has had an adverse impact on
the housin~ available to aspiring year-round residents. A second housing related
issue pertinent to seasonal development is home rentals. There was a time when
seasonal homes remained vacant while owners were not on the Island. Now, more
and more seasonal owners are renting their homes when not in use, for both long
and short term periods. This has had the effect of increasing the overall seasonal
population.
It is clear from the Plan Assumptions listed earlier that one goal of the
Growth Plan is to enhance the year-round population and to slow seasonal
development. However, it must be recognized that seasonal growth is occurring.
For example, new house starts are at 3 to 6 per year, a growth rate of about 196, and
rentals are up as noted above. The fundamental issue in seasonal development is
management of the tension which exists between individual private property rights
and development that adversely impacts the overall infrastructure and fragile
environment of Fishers Island.
A conscious effort to maintain a residential community with little or no
rourism is being made by both seasonal and year-round Island residents willing to
forego commercial amenities that typica1Jy attract tourists. Island businesses have
been willing to cater almost exclusively to Island residents. The Island's
infrastructure is geared to providing services for year round and seasonal residents,
with little or no provision for tourism of the type evident on Block Island or
Martha's Vineyard.
Unusual in many other places, the seasonal residents of Fishers Island have
been careful and concerned stewards of the Island, devoting time, energy and
resources to enhancing the quality of life for a1J Islanders. Employment, supported
by the seasonal population, is strong.
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A. Sensitive Properties
. In order to manage seasonal growth responsibly, agencies and organizations
with authority must build consensus on priorities in order to protect the
infrastructure and environment for the benefit of all. They must then agree
to support the enforcement of existing laws which ensure protection of our
unique Island.
. All Island properties that provide widespread publiC access or bear the
potential of becoming tourist attractions or sites for development (large
parcels) should be inventoried and the owners made familiar with this Plan
and its assumptions. Owners and buyers of property zoned commercial are also
encouraged to utilize that property in a manner consistent with this Plan.
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. The Ferguson Museum Land Trust accepts donations and maintains Island
properties to be held as open space in perpetuity. Owners of undeveloped
parcels adjacent to their principal properties are encouraged to investigate
the land trust program. They will benefit from the proximity to green space,
as well as the tax benefits such a donation will provide. The Museum should
conduct a public presentation of the program periodically to broaden its base.
. Southold Town has established a Farmland Preservation and Open Space
Program to purchase properties or development rights to those properties that
contribute to the aesthetic and rural character of the Town.
B. Island individuals, organizations and businesses should work to preserve the
integrity of the Island's historical sites. The Ferguson Museum should prepare
and make available an inventory of such sites and monuments in order to protect and
maintain them.
It is hoped that new construction and renovations are done in the character of the
Island.
C. Fishers Island Development Corporation (FlOCO) is the major private property
owner on the Island with buildable lots traditionally sold to seasonal residents. The
Olmsted Plan, developed for the east end of the Island, has been adopted into law as a
formal planning and zoning structure by both Southold Town and Suffolk County.
FlDCO honors the Olmsted Plan and does not intend to support subdivisions similar to
those as have occurred in the past. FIDCO has had a policy against further land sales
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for some time. FIDCO, in cooperation with other agencies and boards, is in the
position to and must discourage development practices on the east end that will have
an adverse impact on the environment, infrastructure or character of the Island.
D. Short term and group rentals by homeowners and real estate agents are strongly
discouraged.
E. Fishers Island businesses are encouraged to continue operating in a manner that
is consistent with this Plan, providing goods and services for residents as the target
client base for their operations, and not providing for increased tourism.
F. We commend the efforts of the Island Clubs to manage their growth in a manner
consistent .,.lith this Plan.
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G. The Fishers Island Ferry District bears responsibility for the two major public
points of entry to the Island, the airport and the ferry boats. There is fundamental
disagreement over the role and ability of the Ferry District to affect the growth rates
of the Island. It is believed that a conflict exists between the operating philosophy of
the District - to provide safe and efficient transportation to all who present
themselves - and the public perception that there is too much traffic on the Island.
It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the Ferry District either explicitly or
implicitly impacts growth on the Island through its policies.
The Ferry District efforts to address seasonal capacity through their
commitment not to expand beyond a two boat system is to be commended. The Ferry
District is encouraged to consider the growth implications of the following:
* The proposed New London Terminal Expansion Project,
* Expanded parking on the New London side, and
* Policies concerning scheduling, pricing, reservations and space
entitlements.
H. As the seasonal population increases, so does the use of the Island's roads. The
rural nature of the Island's road system, albeit consciously chosen and cherished, is
not always conducive to safe transportation. Many steps have been taken to
accommodate the number and types of roadway users on a seasonal basis. There are
too many vehicles on the Island. Whenever possible, residents should leave excess
vehicles on the mainland.
I. Seasonal residents are encouraged to become educated about Island issues and
recognize that Fishers Island is a year-round community, not just a seasonal "get-
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away". Registering to vote and voting as a Fishers Island resident is a good way to
get involved. Check your voter quaIifications for the various Island taxing districts
such as the School District, Garbage and Refuse District and Ferry District, described
in the Governance section of this plan.
J. The Fishers Island Utility Company has worked diligently to improve the delivery
of basic services such as phone, electric and water. As seasonal growth occurs,
careful consideration must be given to the capacity of these delivery systems as well
as other systems such as sewage septic systems.
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FISHERS ISLAND HAMLET OFFICIALS
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Term: 4 years
Salary: $22,986.00 per annum
Kenneth L. Edwards, Planning Board Member
Term: 5 years
Salary: $6,953.00 per annum
Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Board of Appeals Member
Term: 5 years
Salary: $6,953.00 per annum
Robert E. Wall, Building Inspector & Rep. for Health Dept. and Consumer Affairs
Ten"!): Effective 1-1-94 and shall hold such positions at the pleasure of the Town
Board, unless otherwise provided for by law.
Salary: $7,167.00 per annum
Howard Hancock, Assistant Superintendent on Fishers Island, Highway Department
Term: Effective 1-1-94 and shall hold such positions at the pleasure of the Town
Board, unless otherwise provided for by law.
Salary: $5,991.00 per annum
A. R. Grebe, Jr., Constable
Term: Effective 1-1-94 and shall hold such position at the pleasure of the Town
Board, unless otherwise provided for by law.
Salary: $9,828.00 per annum with benefits
Lawrence Horn, Constable
Term: Effective 1-1-94 and shall hold such position at the pleasure of the Town
Board, unless otherwise provided for by law.
Salary: $9,828.00 per annum with benefits
Thomas F. Doherty, Bay Constable
Term: 1-1-94 to 12-31-94
Salary: $2,502.00 The Town to pay all expenses for fuel required for the operation of
Mr. Doherty's boat while he is performing services for the Town during the term
hereto, and payment for seasonal docking facility space at a Fishers Island marina
for Mr. Doherty's boat.
William Wall, Assistant Bay Constable
Term: 1-1-91 to 12-31-94
Salary: $1,950.00 The Town will pay all expenses for fuel required for the operation
of Mr. Wall's boat while he is performing services for the Town, and up to $250.
during the term of the agreement for servicing the motor of Mr. Wall's boat.
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Fishers Island Harbor Committee, Leslie O. Goss, Chair 788-7029 or 788-7694
Fishers Island Police Advisory Committee,
Co-Chair Scudder Sinclair, 788-7374
Co-Chair Iinda Hale, 788-7170
Senior Committee, Betty Peishoff 788-7292
Tree Committee, Peter Burr 201-444-0525 or 788-7845
Southold Town and State Officials
New York State Deparunent of Environmental Conservation 516-444-0360 or 0350
To'Wn of Southold Trustees, Albert]. Krupski, Jr., President 516-765-1892
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Town Hall, Judith T. Terry, Clerk 516-765-1801
New York State Troopers 788-7600
Ron Muldarig
Kevin Drew
Fishers Island Tax Districts
Ferry District
Reynolds duPont, Jr., Chairman 788-7878
Phil Knauff, Manager 788-7463
Capt. Mark Easter, Marine Operations Manager
Garbage & Refuse District
Gregory Thibodeau, Chairman 788-7777
School District
George Homing, Chairman 788-7793
Dr. Cornelius O'Connell, Superintendent 788-7444
Fire District
Arthur Walsh, Chairman 788-7605
Fishers Island Sewer District (Fort Wright area)
Louisa Evans 788-7646
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THANKS & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fishers Island is a gem worth protecting. Careful planning and vigilance on
the part of residents is necessary to ensure that Fishers Island remains a naturally
beautiful sanctuary. The 1994 Growth Plan Update Committee thanks all residents
who willingly dedicate their time to care for Fishers Island; who work together to
solve the problems which face us all.
The Update Committee thanks the following individuals, businesses and
organizations for their specific contributions to this document. It would be
impossible to reflect accurately the sentiments of the community without their help.
We gratefully acknowledge:
Richard Baker, original Growth Plan Committee
P.J. Bigelow, Owner, Bigelow Contracting
William Bloethe, Owner, Fishers Island Shopping Center & Village Market
Board of Town Trustees, Peter Wenczel
Ellen Boswell
Annie & David Burnham, Race Rock Garden Company
Bradford Burnham, original Growth Plan Committee
Frank Burr, original Growth Plan Committee
Stanley Droskoski, Chief of Police
Judge Louisa Evans and The Southold Town Board
Roben D. Evans
Patty Faulkner, original Growth Plan Committee
Charlie Ferguson, H.L. Ferguson Museum
Fishers Island Club, Inc.; Richard W. Goss, President
Fishers Island Conservancy; John Thatcher, President
Fishers Island Development Corporation; Roben B. Calhoun, Jr., President
Fishers Island Ferry District; Reynolds duPont, Jr., Chairman
Fishers Island Highway Department, Jim Hancock
Fishers Island Union Free School; Dr. Cornelius O'Connell, Superintendent
Fishers Island Utility Company; Tom Doherty
Fishers Island Yacht Club; Stephen A. Cook, Commodore
Garbage & Refuse District; Gregory Thibodeau, Chairman
Cindy & Frank Gillan, Seaside Home & Garden Company
Goose Island Corporation; Mary Roberts, President
Dick Grebe, Constable
William Haase, Fishers Island Real Estate Agency
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Rose Harvey, original Growth Plan Committee
Hay Harbor Club; Robert W. Parsons, President
Larry Horn, Constable
Edwin Homing, Island Naturalist
Island Health Project; Catherine Jenssen, Secretary
Island People's Project; Mary Walter, President
Jon Kibbe, original Growth Plan Committee
Ken Lanier, former Superintendent Fishers Island School
Sarah Malinowski, Growth Plan Update Coordinator
John W. Mettler Ill, original Growth Plan Committee
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation; Ray E. Cowen, P.E., Regional Director
Harri,s parso,ns, original Growth Plan Committee
Police Advisory Committee; Iinda Hale & Scudder Sinclair
Bagley Reid, Mystic Isle Realty Inc.
William Ridgway, original Growth Plan Committee
James Righter
Jay Scanlon, President, Island Gardeners
Rachel Schmader, The Beach Plum
Charles Stepanek, original Growth Plan Committee
Southold Conservation Advisory Council; Iinda J. Cooper, Secretary
Southold Highway Department, Ray Jacobs, Superintendent
Southold Planning Board; Ken Edwards
Southold Zoning Board of Appeals; Serge Doyen
Gregory Thibodeau, Chair Pres. Village Greenery
Town Board Solid Waste Committee, Alice Hussie
Town Open Space Comminee, Ruth Oliva
Bob Wall, Fishers Island Fire Chief, Building Inspector
With sincere thanks,
The 1994 Growth Plan Update Committee:
Peter Burr, Sally Cashel, Chris Edwards, Laura Edwards, Leslie Goss, Joe Henderson,
Steve Malinowski, Betty Peishoff, Carol Ridgway and Art Walsh.
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