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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-1987 e LA~",\IJ l- \'1 0 . Fishers Island Civic Association .. ... A nnual Report 1986 - 1987 RECEIVED BY SOUTHOlD TOWN PlANNING BOARO DATE -, , . , ~ ,~' . rj, ? , , j i ~ .,' ~ '< ~ , '" . ... ... FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ANNUAL REPORT 1986-1987 The Fishers Island Civic Association assembles and has printed this Annual Report which includes reports from many island organizations. We hope this booklet is informative and provides you with a reference for these orginazations which make Fishers Island such a unique community. We are fortunate to have so many volunteers committed to serving our comaunity for it is through their efforts that these organizations exist. We also thank the people who provided the reports which made this booklet possible. PAGE . ~ 1 3 .~ 4 6 7 9 11 13 20 22. 23 28 32 33 35 37 40 41 42 TABLE OF CONTENTS REPORT Report of FI Civic Association President FI Civic Association Pinancial Report Fishers Island Growth Plan Report FI Development Corportion Town Justice Island Health Project, Inc. FI School The Henry L. Ferguson Museu. PI Conservancy, Inc. PI Fire Department PI Pire District FI Garbage and Refuse District FI Civic Association Rodent Control Committee FI Ferry District PI Library Association Island People-s Project PI Civic Association Blue Cross/Blue Shield FI Cemeteries Committee FI Civic Association Schedule of 1987 Meetings This years cover photograph was taken by Carrie-Lee Cushing, a student at Fishers Island School. ~ .... 1 Th. Fish.rs Island Civic Association, Inc. ... .. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Annual Report of The Fishers Island Chic: Association The 1987 year marks the 40th anniversary of the Civic Association. At both our January and our May Meetings, I mentioned that the By-laws established by the Association's founders' state: "The object of The Fishers Island Civic Association shall be to promote the economic, civic, and social welfare of the people of Fishers Island." The founding Directors were Linus C. Foyle, A. John Gada, Raymond A. Lamb, Arthur J. Walsh, H. Lee Ferguson, names well known and respected by all of us. It is interesting to note that all of the founders were year-round residents, while today, our Directors are evenly divided between seasonal and year-round residents. And we are anxious to emphasize that "the people of Fishers Island" include every resident who cares about the Island's welfare. .r <' As the Directors studied their mandate in the first work session last August, it seemed clear that our Island was changing. Although it still retained its residential emphasis with no real tourist attractions, too many people seemed to be swarming over the Island in the summer and the year-round population was declining. We decided that we had a responsibility to try to manage the Island's growth rather than to continue to just let it happen. The result was "The Growth Plan" with Frank Bur t." in charge. A Committee of 31 residents was formed and Sub-Committees established to study every aspect of where, when and how. A major priority was given to establishing concensus on what everyone thought was important. A list of Assumptions were hammered together and agreed to at two open meetings. Work will continue on The Growth Plan, I am sure over several years for like any strategic plan, it must remain a living document. However, much is being accomplished at the Sub-Committee level, and like any plan, the preparation process is the most productive aspect of the effort. Meanwhile, it was thought that the Trust for Public Land Status Report to be really helpful should be updated. We expect to have this document finished and available by the August 8 Annual Meeting. The update is being paid for by The Sanger Fund, The Civic Association, and FIDCO. The Association is also grateful to the Sanger Fund for glvmg us the seed capital to support the new Fishers Island Gazette. Dan Gordon has devoted countless hours to the publication of our first Island newspaper, and We hope that this method of communication will prove to be a unifying force. . ... 2 .. Page 2 ~ During the year, we had four wen attended open meetings that we feel were informative. The format included reports from The Ferry District, The Conservancy, Justice Edwards, The School Superintendent, The Garbage District, The Island People's Project, and many others. Particular attention was payed to The Growth Plan with reports by several Sub-Committee heads. There seems to be a greater recognition that The Civic Association, as the one organization on the Island that can represent everyone, should be a force in establishing concensus and initiating desired programs. The Directors understand this responsibility, and are available at an times. Our new Secretary, Cindy Gillan, has the Association Telephone (7061) and will see that questions, complaints or philosophies are funneled to the right party. The Directors wish to express our appreciation to an of the dedicated people who helped make 1986/87 a productive year. If you have not already sent in your dues, please do so. At 53.00 (55.00/family), it is the best buy in town. Thank you for your in terest. Sincerely, .. Bradford Burnham President '0 BB:rs Other Officers and Directors: Frank Burr Libby Cook Dick Hale Mary Horn Speedy Mettler Scudder Sinclair Charlie Stepanek Cindy Gillan, Secretary Jim Thompson, Treasurer ~ The Fishers Islllnd Civic Associlltion, Inc. FIS...ERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 FINANCIAL REPORT June 1987 Checking Balance 6/30/86 Money Market Balance 5/30/86 $1,105.69 4,783.36 Total Cash Balance June 86 Income Dues Contributions Interest (6/1/86 thru 5/30/87) FI Gazette revenues $1,542.00 3,226.00 258.82 2,459.25 Total Income Beginning Cash Balance + Income Expenses Postage / Printing FI Utility (telephone) Rodent control E Clarke Insurance Custodian J Thompson / C Gillan Secr./Treas. TPL report retainer FI Gazette publication costs Miscellaneous $2,768.27 103.94 539.97 500.00 612.50 400.00 3,231.05 370.63 Total Expense Checking Balance 6/30/87 Money Market Balance 6/01/87 $1,806.58 3,042.18 Total Cash Balance June 87 Expenses + Ending Cash Balance R~ectfu~Submitt:d' ~~ James P. Thompson, Treasurer 3 ". ~ $5,889.05 : $7,486.07 $13,375.12 ... $8,526.36 $4,848.76 $13,375.12 . ". 4 ... THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION. INC. REPORT OF THE GROWTH PLAN COMMITTEE In October of 1986, the Civic Association announced the formation of a 31 person citizens committee to address the future needs of Fishers Island. The Committee was divided into nine sub-committees which dealt in broad areas of Island interest including affordable housing, the economy, the school, social/cultural/churches, recreation" safety/traffic, environment, development and governance. The committee sought out the opinions of all Island residents through meeting and questionnaires. These opinions were molded into a framework for future decision making. It is our hope that all who enjoy this unique ISland will think of these important goals when making personal and corporate dec1 sions. PLAN ASSUMPTIONS '. F.I. must have a healthy year-round population. It must be self sufficient in providing all necessary year-round service functions, e.g., school, fire department, groceries, EMS, medical, etc., and also be able to expand those services to meet the needs of the summer population. To meet these requirements, F. I. needs more people than currently live on the Island year-round, and these residents must include managers as well as laborers, young people as well as seniors, families with children and without, etc. 2. Efforts must be made to slow the growth of the summer population. All citizens and organizations should bear this goal in mind when making decisions which influence growth. At the same time, it would be desirable to have year-round residents purchase homes that come on the market. 1. '. ~ 3. The Island should remain a residential community, and tourism should be discouraged. (Commercial activities on Fishers Island should continue to exclusively focus their operations on serving the residential population.) 4. The natural enviornment must be unequivocally protected. The uniqueness and fragility of our ocean, harbors, wetlands and water supply must be respected. To that end, Fishers Islanders both year-round and part-time must be made aware of the need for environmental protection. The Fishers Island school is a major asset and should be strengthened through enhanced programs and a larger student body, The character of the Island's society would be changed to everyone's detriment without the school. 5. ~ 5 6. For the foreseeable future, our Island's official governance will remain the same, i.e., we will continue to be a hamlet within the Town of Southold. This means we will need to work closely with the Town Board to obtain special legislation when necessary and to see that the Board understands that Fishers Island's priorities are frequently different from those of the rest of Southold. It is the responsibility of the F.I. representative on the Town Board to ensure that Fishers Island's uniqueness and best interest are clearly communicated to the other Board members. He should seek representation on such other Town boards and committees which are important to the welfare of the Island. In addition, we should explore special vehicles which might enhance local control. ... 7. to protect and enhance Fishers Island, all people and organizations must be made aware of their interdependency, so that they will be encouraged to work for the common good, even when some individual sacrifice might be necessary. B. All Fishers Islanders should generously support the programs of the Island Museum and similar organizations which use private initiatives and land protection strategies to preserve the remaining open space on Fishers Island. The specifics of dealing with each of these assumptions has begun. The Civic Association will, with your support, continue to work for the fulfillment of these goals. f The following individuals comprised The Growth Plan Committee: ... Dick Baker Brad Burnham Li bby Cook Serge Doyen Chip DuPont Ken Edwards Jack Evans Patti Faulkner Charles Ferguson Harry Ferguson Porter Goss Dick Hale Rose Harvey Mary Horn Jonathan Kibbe Henry King Steve Malinoski Carey Matthiessen My sincere thanks to the Committee members for their very effective John Mettler Harris Parsons, Sr. Bill Ri dgeway Tom Roy Schudder Sinclair Charles Stepanek John Thatcher Jim Thompson Robert Hall Mary Halter Bob Hhite Mario Zanghetti work. . Frank H. Burr ... 6 -~ Fishers Island Development Corporation Fishers Island, NY 06390 -~ William C. Ridgway, ill President Richard S. Baker Manager FIDCO's primary purpose is to maintain the quality of Fishers Island both as a place to live year round and as a place to summer. In the past FIDCO has engaged in a number of activities, such as buying or selling land, depending upon the circumstances, to further this goal. While we feel that a stable island economy is important and that growth is inevitable, FIDCO does not feel that full scale development of the island is appropriate at this time. Thus, FIDCO continues to maintain its policy of not offering building lots, which it owns, for sale. -- However, with the recent discussions on the island about providing affordable housing, and as a result of requests to FIDCO about buying land for non-building purposes, a task force has been formed to review FIDCO's entire land use policy. When this task force has finished its work, we will determine what FIDCO's role in providing affordable housing should be. -. FIDCO is taking an agressive posture to try and insure that there are no accidents on the island this summer. Towards this end we are fully supporting the local constables and the State Police in cracking down on speeding and intoxicated driving. They have been given permission to patrol FIDCO roads at any time, and their authority to enforce the law on private property has been upheld in Albany. Radar will be in use on the east end, and a speeding conviction will result in both a fine and points on your license. Please help us by driving safely and sanely this summer! {S1 C Vlf; JIC- . W.C.Ridgway, III President RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 4815 FISHERS ISLAND. N.Y. 06300 June 1987 Fellow Islanders: 1986 was again a busy year for your Justice/Councilman. My travels took me to Southold on the average of three times a month. The Southold Master Plan is nearing completion after over three years of work. Some zoning was changed here on the Island, the best of which is the new zoning of the Parade Grounds, South of Whistler Avenue to ten acres. Also regarding this parcel which is owned by the Town Of Southold with the Ferry District being the custodian, a bill was passed in Albany that now makes it mandatory for the tax payers on the Island to vote on any sale or changes on it. A piece of legislation that did not get to Albany is the removal of Fishers Island tax payers from contributing to the Southold land- fill operation. We on Fishers Island pay into the Fishers Island Garbage District and receive no support from Southold. I did work hard on this bill but due to problems in Town Hall, the legislation did not go through, but will next year. Southold Town is going into bonded indebitness to install an Enhanced 911 emergency call system which we will have to contribute to and receive no service from it. This September, at budget time, I am going to request a line item whereas Southold Town will pay for our emergency calling that the Fire District and Island Health Project now pay for. It will be a small token of appreciation of our exported tax dollars. Trooper James Rugnetta arrived on the Island the First of May and Trooper Jim Hochenberger will come aboard the First of July. Both men have had previous duty on the Island. In an emergency, they may be reached by dialing 911, for emergency calling only. Fidco has requested that the Troopers seriously monitor the 30 MPH speed limit over the WHOLE Island. Also please remember the speed limit in West Harbor is 5 MPH. There is a bouy at the mid-point of West Harbor to remind b~ers of this Law. The Motor Vehicle Department has started a new program for the renewal of drivers licenses for residents of Fishers Island. Any resident who is using Fishers Island as their legal residence on their drivers license may have the renewal and picture taken on the Island. In order to participate in the program, one MUST claim the Island as a legal residence. On my travels to Long Island, I continue to visit the Motor Vehicle Office in Riverhead and will, as a favor, hand carry any automobile, boat or trailer license through the processing stage. I have all of the necessary forms here on the Island. On Wednesday, Auguat 5th, Supervisor Murphy, the Town Board and various State and County officials will travel to the Island for the annual Town Fathers meeting. The meeting begins at one PM. If you have any questions for the Town Board, please attend and have your thoughts aired. Last Fall, more sections of sidewalks were replaced and more are planned for this year. This Spring, the Town Highway department had a road slurry crew over and some of our Town roads received a face lift. Over the years, the Highway Department has found that this slurry mix of sand and asphalt will hold up better than a 7 .- .. .:- o' . , ~ ~ -. ~ 8 RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 48!5 FISHERS ISLAND. N.Y. 00380 thin coat of blacktop. The section of Whistler Avenue past the School, although not a Town road was repaired at the request of several residents. The Highway Department is glad to assist us here on the Island but we have to let them know our priorities. Our biggest concern on the Island is that of finding affordable housing for the younger generation who want to settle on the Island. The Town of Southold has the same problem and they are addressing it. We here on the Island have been working on a project and I certainly hope by the time this letter is published we have a definite solution. We here on the Island are further ahead than our people on the mainland. Anyone driving from the ferry to the East End can see the construction debris along side of the road. It is certainly a blight to our beautiful surroundings. The first motor vehicle violation of the year was to a driver of a construction vehicle for Unsecured Load. I hope that it is the last violation of this type. Please remind your caretakers and contractors to secure or better yet, cover up the back of their trucks when heading to the dump. Thank You. In closing, I want to wish you all a happy and safe Summer and please do not hesitate to call me at 7646 if you need my assistance. Ma,:;.:relY' Raymond W. Edwards Justice/Councilman Fishers Island 9 ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 ~ July, 1987 . Dear Residents and Friends of Fishers Islands The ISland Health Project, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing the best available health care for the ISland throughout the year. In order to achieve that goal, we have become a satellite of st. LUke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center of New York, a major affiliate of the Columbia College of Physician's and Surgeons. This assures the availability of exceptionally well qualified physicians from one of the country's best "teaching" hospitals. The rotation of physicians is a part of the program, closely' supervised by Dr. Stephan G. LYnn, Director of the Emergency Department at st. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital. The Island Health Project owns and maintains the medical building which provides a home for the doctor and a clinic for the community. The Project is responsible for acquiring and maintaining the necessary medical equipment in order to provide high level care for the Island's special needs. This includes medications, laboratory facilities, a medical reference library, a new ERG machine and state of the art equipment. The doctor in residence may call any of 1200 physician colleagues on staff at st. LUke's/Roosevelt for advice as well as physicians at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Hartford Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital. The doctor is also backed up by the Fishers Island Fire Department's Ambulance Squad, a group of dedicated, well-trained individuals including EMT's and AEMT's. Transportation to the mainland, when necessary, is provided by the marine ambUlance, "Sea Stretcher". The New London Fire Department in New London will send an ambulance to meet the boat and transport patients to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. Our close relationship with the staff of L & M and the utilization of their many services continues to be one of the main components of our system. . . " The health.~are provided year round to the residents and visitors on Fishers Island is unequalled in this type of environment. It has been made possible by your past generous financial support and it will continue if this support is maintained and increased to reflect the ever rising costs. We have two needs. The first is to subsidize the program as our modest fees do not cover expenses. The second is to enlarge the endowment fund whose income is used for capital improvement. Through such an endowment, the future of the Island Health Project can be assured. . 10 -2- We invite your tax deductible gifts for either or both of these purposes. Checks should be made payable to "Island Health Project, Inc." and sent to P.O. Box 344, Fishers Island, New york 06390. For your records the tax number is 23-7391122. Attached for your information is our financial statement for 1986. Also a schedule of the attending doctors for this summer. Please feel free to contact any member of the Board if you have any questions or suggestions. with our best wishes for a happy and healthy summer. sincerely, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mrs. H. Lawrence Bogert, Co-chairman Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, secretary Mrs. Richard G. Ahman Mrs. John Clavin Mrs. John C. Evans Mr. Henry L. King Mr. John J. Lyons Mrs. Peter D. Sanger, Co-chairman Klaus Mayer, M. D. Mr. Hiram F. Moody Mrs. Harris B. Parsons Mrs. James Peishoff Mr. Robert B. Talbot Mr. James Thompson '. 11 '- FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL 1987 .. Fishers Island School Is one In which we take great pride. OUr major goal has been excellence In education. and our students and staff have worked together to achieve this end. Many of our programs have been Innovative and exciting. giving our students more hands-on experiences. encouraging our staff to combine their talents In different teaching areas, and sharing with other schools to give our children more social exposure. We have shared a number of experiences with the Oswegatchle School In Waterford. OUr fifth graders went along with their fifth grade on a field trip to Boston which Included an overnight stay In Connecticut students' homes. Their fifth grade and second grade, In turn. came out to the Island for a day of learning activities. Our entire elementary school visited Oswegatchle to spend the day with friends In a larger classroom setting. We feel this Is a very valuable experience for our children, for they need the social Interaction of larger groups. They made new friends. shared the Waterford facilities. and even tested their academic skills In'some math and language arts exercises. I During April students from Newcomb (the second smallest district In New York State) visited us. We hosted two overnight stays and an oceanographic study trip. They performed a stage band concert on Friday evening. Next January we Intend to travel to Newcomb to learn with and ski with our new friends. A basketball challenge has been Issued. A I so dur I ng Apr II we were honored with a piano concert by Karen Bartels. Karen played music from several sources Including classical. modern, show tunes. Jazz and even a sing-along. Karen Is an accomplished concert pianist and a former teacher. The combination brought to the school and the community an enjoyable and Informative evening. In an effort to Increase the physical fitness level of our students and staff, we have Incorporated new fitness activities Into our program. Included are dall y aerobic actl v I ties for the el ementary and weekl y fitness measures for the secondary students. We feel strongly that the development of the body and the development of the mind go together. OUr high school students are taking on the average more than six courses per year. The completion of their academic requirements Is closely monitored. All college-bound seniors have earned scholarships again this year. . 12 .. In an effo~t to Inc~ease the numbe~s of students who attend the Flshe~s Island School and. the~efo~e. ~each a sufflcent numbe~ fo~ vlb~ant education we a~e engaging In a magnet schools p~og~am. We shall offe~ to students of southeaste~n Connecticut the possibility of attending OU~ high school In pu~sult of an academic diploma. Seve~al students have shown an Inte~est In the p~og~am, and. as a ~esult, we hope to add students In Septembe~. Ou~ fifty students and fourteen dedicated teache~s a~e making education challenging, exciting, and enjoyable. We app~eclate the community suppo~t th~ough the passage of the 1987-88 budget. We welcome and encou~age you~ pa~tlclpatlon In ou~ p~o~ams and events. Ou~ facilities a~e fo~ the use of the community and we welcome pe~sons and o~ganlzatlons to Join us In the coming yea~ as co-lea~ne~s, voluntee~s. pa~tlclpants. o~ Inte~ested obse~ve~s. Come and see what we mean by excellence In education. We a~e su~e that you will sha~e In ou~ enthusiasm. -. BOARD OF EDUCATION Cathe~lne J. Jenssen, P~esldent Sa~ah B. Malinowski, Vice P~esldent Cathe~lne Hancock James P. Thompson G~ego~y C. thibodeau Thomas A. Roy, Supe~lntendent 13 THE HENRY FERGUSON MUSEU" Fishers Island, NY 06390 .. ANNUAL REPORT TO THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION JUNE 1987 The HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEU" is now in its 27th year and takes this opportunity to thank all of its visitors and "friends" during the past year. 1987 was a good one. The membership, " FRIENDS OF THE H.L.F. "USEU"", was expanded to approximately 150 families and individuals. We are delighted to report five LIFE ~E"BERS, ($1,000. and above) and (arty-five CONTRIBUTING ME"BERS, ($100.+). The Board of Governors would very much like to see the FRIENDS membership grow to two hundred this summer. We think that you will enjoy the special 1987 summer exhibition, U.S. ARKY COASTAL DEFENSE FT. WRIGHT. It will open with a reception at the museum on Tuesday, July 14th, 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Come and see the other displays as well. The museum is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-12:30. Sundays from 11:00 a;8.-12:30 p.m. (or by appointment. Call the curator, Edwin Horning at -7293). ~ LAND TRUST Seven areas of land are now under the LAND TRUST of the museum. (Please see map below). That is appproximately 6\ of the Island"s acreage. A major concern today and for the future is the increasing loss of natural habitats for local and mlgatory wild life. For information concerninng disposal of land either through gift or easement to the Museum, you may pick up a copy of the Kuseum"s Land Trust Brochure at the Museum; or you may wish to contact one of the members of the I.and Trust com.ittee: Richard Baker, F. Boker Doyle, Charles B. Ferguson, G. Carey "atthiessen or Robert J. "iller. BE'r1'Y IlATl'HIESSEN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY FIlOJECT OF TIlE NATURE CONSERVANCY ACQUIRED 1978 8 ACRES MIDDLE FARM FLATS EASDlENrS FRCM: 1983 Rom. J. MILLER 5.6 ACRES 198" FIDCO II ACRES 198" RITA &. ALLERTON CUSIlMA1l l. 7 ACRES KEY POSr SAN::l'UARY GIIT OF JOlIN CALLEr. MRS. 00IlCAN ELI.SWRm. ROBEllI J. GmIESSE ~RED 1985 6.45 ACRES IlARLaI POlID IIILDLIFE SAIIC'roARY GD'.r OF BAGLEY REID 1986 (~approx.) RACE POIIfl' H.L.F. MUSEUM ON H.L. FERGUSON, JR. SANCTUARY " ACRES GIFT 1965 ""- GIFT 1981 CIl'IS PIKE 2. 38 ACRES L.F. BOKER DOYLE BRICKYARD SANCTUARY 15."8 ACRES, GIFT ACQUIRED 1982-83 HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM LAND TRUST MANAGEMENT AREAS 14 FISHERS ISLAND HISTORY . . In the summer of 1986 the Special Summer Exhibition was "FISHERS ISLAND BUSINESSES". It was a very successful show and suprised everyone with the number of small and large businesses which had and are now flourishing on the Island. This summer, 1987, the Special Exhibition will be the "U.S.ARl'IY COASTAL DEFENSE, FT. H.G. WRIGHT". It will open in July and continue until Columbus Weekend. Photographs and documents about the fort will be augmented by an essay complied by Robert White, a member of the l'Iuseum.s Board. In a continuing effort to learn about old and new homes on the Island, the Historical Committee has compiled a work sheet of facts. Please stop by the museum and fill it in as completely as possible. Your house today will be historical tomorrow and we would like to have it on record. On Tuesday, July 21st, the Museum will sponsor a day trip to Newport, R.I. Watch for posters at the Post Office or inquire at the Museum. "10,000 Years of Fishers Island History" is a slide lecture which will be given by Charles Ferguson, at the School on Tuesday, August 18th at 8pm. The Historical Committee is a large and active Committee which is directed by "ary Russell. In the past year she has organized a Winter Historical group which helps to keep the museum up-tO-date on events that occur from October to May. Charles Morgan has taken some excellent photographs and his recording of the l'Iay .86 Barge Oil Near Disaster was sensational. The Committee always welcomes donations of photographs, letters,documents and other Island Memorabilia. ORNITHOLOGY Curator Edwin Horning.s Field Notes, which follow, will identify items of interest concerning the Islands bird and animal life during the year. Since the death of David Parsons, who was the l'Iuseum's taxidermist for many years and who worked at Yale University.s Peabody l'Iuseu., the HLF l'Iuseu. had no recourse for the work. Recently, however, the bird mounts arre being done by Ralph Morrill of Hamden, CT and his protegees. Ralph was the Chief Preparator at the Peabody until his retirement, yet he is still very active, specializing now in fish mounting. He is a true artist and tops in his field. ECOLOGY The Museuum is working closely with tthe Fishers Island Conservancy and with the Civic Association. Last Fall a study was made by the l'Iuseum on Harbor Controls. That report is now part of the Civic Association's Growth Committee survey concerning the Island's present and future problems. Salt and fresh water, the wetlands and the Island.s three thousand acres musy be protected and will be if the various concerned orginizations and individuals unite in this common effort. 15 HERBARIU\'I Penni Sharp got the fern and wild flower collection under way about two years ago. Contact her or Edwin Horning if you are intersted in working on this collection, there is so much work to be done in this area. .. ARCHEOLOGY Por the third year, professional archeologists have visited the Island with teams of expert volunteers. This year from \'lay 11th to 15th a total of twelve 'diggers' went to work and concentrated on three major sites. One was a shell '.idden' on the west side of West Harbor, the second was on the East End of the Island and the third was a new 'find' at mid-Island. Dr Robert E. Funk is the CHief Archeologist from Ney York State and John Pfeiffer is President of the Archeological Society of SouthEast Connecticut. The results of their weeks work were sufficient to excite them enough to return again this su.mer and hopefully for many springs to cOile. \'lay is the best time to explore for new sites and to expand those previously exavated. (The weather,fewer people, no mosquitoes and dormant poison ivy make \'lay the ideal month.). The West Harbor shell midden was a garbage dump for the ' Indians from about 1,000 B.C. to 1600 A.D. Pottery, projectile points and two bone awls plus charred nut fragments were recovered. The midden was close to the high water mark and the excavation which was made had to be constantly pumped out and the mass of excavated shells had to be hosed down through a fine mess screen. This site needs further work. The East End Site produced fragments of the earliest pottery found in the northeast. It is estimated that carbon dating will reveal a date of approximately 1075 BC. Charred nuts were found here also and indicated to the archeologists that the indians remained on the Island at least into the Fall months. ARCHEOLOGY continued The most exciting part of Archeology Week was the discovery at mid-Island of a new area of habitation. On a level table over looking one of the largest fresh water lakes, test digging showed an area nearly 200' long by 75' wide where Indians had lived. The top level of the site produced pottery and quartz arrowheads of the Woodland Period, (300 B.C.-l,OOO A.D.). However, the great excitement here was the discovery of a second and older level of habitation. Firepits, fire cracked rocks, artifacts and quartzite flakes, (chips from making the points), indicated a habitation quite probably of the earliest or Archaic period, (8,000 B.C. to 700 B.C.!) The surface of this new exciting site has just been scratched. Involved in the 1987 dig were the following from the Island: Karnie Ferguson Briggs ( who wrote her \'I.A. Thesis on the Indians 16 of Fishers Island}; Kitty Sturtevant, Libby Cook; ~llie Oakes; Penni Sharp and Charles Feguson. It was a wonderfully exciting week. Some day the artifacts will be returned to the H.L.F. MuseuII and be on display. Or Robert Funk stated that he felt that Fishers Island was a microcosm for the study of prehistoric .an on coastal New England in a post-glacial era. The goal is to ." deterlline the interaction between early man and his envieoment and that can be partially determined by analyzing what the Indians ate, their artifacts, their way of life and by pollen saRpling~ what flora existed at the different times of Island occupation Tu conclude this section on Archeology, it should be stated that the Henry L. Ferguson Museum financially supported some of the expenses of the -87 dig. We plan to continue the support of this tremendously important exploratory work and sincerely hope that interested Islanders will back our efforts by becoming "FRIENDS". We should like to thank Tony Marshall for his contribution of several indian artifacts which have been identified as either 'hoes- or 'clam openers-. It is hoped that all island contractors will be alert during house construction, to the possible presence of Indian habitation or burials. l'lISCELLANEOUS Several new display cases have been installed in the Science Room of the museum. These will be used to exhibit the growing collection of rocks, insects, and shells, etc. Edwin Horning is the Curator of the MuseuII. He is a retired Science teacher from the F.I. School. Ed-s knowledge of both flora and fauna is truly amazing. We urge you to join his Sumller Wednesday afternoon field trips which start at the Ruseum. Now in the library 01 the Ferguson Museum are three volulles of the "JOURNALS of HENRY L. FBRGU50N", which were complied by his son Charles. A fourth volume "MISCELLANY" completes the set and is a peemanent record of the man after whom the museum was nailed. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Richard S. Baker, Secretary Martha f'. Buller Charles B. f'erguson, President Marie Gaillard Edwin Horning, Curator Elizabeth Husband, Vice Preident G. Carey Matthissen Robert J Miller, Treasurer lIary F. Russell Penni Sharp Katherine H. Sturtevant (Honorary) Robert White Charles B. Ferguson . 17 Ferguson Museum Field Notes The first sighting on the autumn migration of haWkS was that of a merlin seen by Jackie Williamson on August 30. Then on September 10 a peregrine falcon came through with a SW wind. After several days of SW windss the wind changed to the NW with the passage of a cold front creating the ideal conditions for a hawk flight. On September 13 the cold front passed and the flight numbers were; 47 sharp-Shinned hawks, 25 kestrels, and 1 merlin. On the 14th the numbers were 50 sharpshins, 30 kestrels, 10 harrierss, 1 osprey and 1 merlin. These counts were made at Race Point. During the migration the following numbers of hawks were counted; sharpshins 234, kestrels 96, harriers 50, merlins 13, osprey 11, coopers hawk 7, and peregrine falcon 5. On September 23 an injured female coopers hawk was found near a fence on one of the east end estates. This hawk was sent to Bob Dewire and then to a veterinarian. It recovered and was set free. The shorebirds, mostly long distance flyers, visit Fishers Island to rest and to fuel up. 3 whimbrels were in the airport area from September 5-Sept.18. 2 Bairds sandpipers were on South Beach from September 18-Sept.2l. Outstanding on the autumn warbler migraLion were 2 Kentucky warblers found by Bob Righter on Aug. 31. On Oct. 2, over 100 black-polled warblers spent the Borning in the maples in front of the museum. On Oct. 4 Bob Dewire with the Pequotsepos Nature Center from Mystic visited the Island. The most exciting finds were 2 parasitic jaegers in the sound near Race Point, a yellOW-headed blackbird on the dunes of South Beach, a Wilsons warbler in the Sanctuary and sharp-tailed sparrow. Two species of rare terns were seen in the autumn migration. Royal terns were reportes by Charles Ferguson and Steve Maliinowski. And on Sept. 11 Dudley Phillips, a new birder pointed out a very white bird among many herring gulls at South Beach. The bird turned out to be a Forsters tern, seldom if ever sighted on Pishers Island. Snow geese were reported on Oct. 6 and 7 by three avid fisherman, Charles Ferguson, Cary Matthiessen and Bert Fisher. All three saw the snow geese while fishing a 6 in the morning. In late October the first of the winter raptors arrived. During most winter at least one rough legged hawk dwells and hunts on the Island. On Jan 27 a light-phased rough-legged hawk hunted over the meadow and on Jan 28 a dark-phased bird was seen sitting atop a short utility pole. On Nov. 16 the first snowy owl was seen on South Beach and two days later a female was carefully studied atop the light on the small Navy building on the mound at Race Point. Snowy o~ls were seen again on Dec. 17 and on Dec. 21. '. - 18 ." The snowy owl was last seen on a small dune like hill on the east end on February 26. A Coopers hawk was seen on eb. 6 perched on a small post beside my feeder. On January 20 an immature goshawk was seen perched near hawk nest point in the village. A redtailed hawk was also frequently seen in the village. While on Isabella Beach on Novemberl9, Larry Horn thought he saw fish jumping. Looking a little closer, Larry saw 12 gannets diving into the water, 10 adults and 2 immature. Dave Dennison had seen a gannets on November b near the clumps. 26 snow buntings arrived on the Island on November 7. 12 evening grosbeaks were seen on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Brian Clavin on Nov. 29 stepped out of hlS newly purchased house and saw a bald eagle close-up. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count for this area was taken on January 3. 42 species were seen including 11 r,obins. Other sightings during the winter; on Jan. 4 20 pine siskins, Feb. 19 I ruddy duck at Dock Beach area. On March 17 Otis Horn saw an osprey with fish, but the behavior suggested to Otis that that particular osprey was a migrant passing through and not one of our nesters. But by March 27 the nesting osprey were mostly oack. There are currently B nests. On May 11 Dick Edwards told me that there were 19 eggs in the 8 nests; 3 in the North nest, 1 in the Navy nest, 3 in the Oyster Pond nest, 3 in the Driving Range nest, 2 in the old Middlefarms nest, 3 in the nest near the Cushman estate, 0 in the nest near Choccomount, and 4 in the Money Pond nest. At this writing, June 20 the young have hatched and you can see them sitting in the nests. Young osprey usually make first flights somewhere around July 10. The following items concerns osprey behavoir. The utility men placed a new taller pole alongside tne old pole with the nest at Oyster Pond. The osprey moved to the taller pole. The men tried to discour age the nest building on the taller pole but the ospreys persisted and their nest is still there today. On May 16 and 17 I tooK part in a Birdathon for Helen Hays Greay Gull Island Tern Project. 1 saw a total of 92 species, 75 on Fishers Island. 16 species of warblers were seen including blackburnians, black-throated green and black-throated blue, Cape Mays and blue winged. Also seen w.as a yellow-throated vireo. 'I.his rare vireo was also seen last year. The oyster catcher nest are in at least 6 places on the Island. Two young were hatched again this year from the South Beach nest and at this writing the young are almost as big as their parents, but cannot fly. One male piping plover was seen on June 9. Off Hungry Point are small rocky islands. In the summer over 500 double-crested cormorrants nest and rear their young on these islands. And during the winter harbor seals use them as hauling out spots, places to dry off and to rest. On March 3, 14 seals were seen on one of the rocky .' 19 islands, on Mar. 15, 14 seals and on April 3, were 30 seals. Usually there are various ducks and gulls on and in the waters around the islands. On January 16 there seemed to be very little bird life. Giving the outer island more careful scrunity I detected a snowy owl. One major improvement was made in the museum. More cabinets were added so that ourr materials will be better displayed. Penny Sharp has been at work collecting, pressing, labelling and mounting different species of Island flora. Nature walks will again be held this summer originating from the "useum. The Childerns walk will be held at 2pm on Tuesdays and the Adult walk at 2pm on Wednesdays. Last August, in addition to the very popular program given by Charles Ferguson, the Museum sponsored two other programs, both held at the Union Chapel. The first was a slide show by Jackie Williamson. In this program the audience experienced thrills of Antarctica minus the severe cold and the very strong. In the second, Dolly Chapman brought tge audience grandeur of the Northwest Pakistan people, mountains and culture. '. '. Edwin Horning Curator s FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. 20 BOX 553 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ,- Summer, 1937 During the year 1936-87 the Conservancy, in its second full year of operation, directed its efforts along the following lines: (1) The Island's 'dater Supply. Recent meetings on our un-mapped acuifer with town and county authorities, plus promises of aid from no less than four governmental bodies augur well for the Conservancy's efforts to measure not only our quantity of water and its flowage and storage mechanisms, but also possible dangers to it via pollution and salt-water intrusion. Bob Parsons and Nancy Murphy head up this important and actively growing study- project and they are initiating a plan this summer to measure flow rates, volume, pressure, and depth in many of the Island's private wells. Suffolk County and the TOHn of Southold are providing technical assistance. ~ (2) Pollution Study. In the fall of 1986 the Conservancy began monitoring the water quality in ~est Harbor, particularly in the Dock Beach swimming area. In 1937 this monitoring will continue, along with testing in all the Island's harbors and coves. Clear and clean salt .rater is one of our nost vital resources, and this testing program (beGUn when a 1985 gover~m.ent study ~ detect pollution in ',Test '{arbor) ,.;ill continue as an important step in keeping such a resource viable. Ed 'lorning, Pat Baker, and nmnerous others are staffing this pro7,rarn, while we are having two certified Connecticut laboratories perform the analytic work. (3) Tributyl-Tin. Thanks to the Francis Doyen family, the Conservancy was able in 1936 to co-operate Nit~ the Federal ~nviromnental Protection Asency in testin~ the d~Ja~ing effect on marine life of Tributyl-Tin, a very toxic chemical compound used primarily in anti-fouling paints for boat bottoms and lobster pots. Bad effects on marine life were indeed discovered in last summers testing, and further EPA-sponsored testing is planned for late summer, 1987. ~nough this progr~1 is of course incomplete, so much adverse evidence has now piled up that we now recommend without hesitation that alnost all uses of this Chemical (marine or otherwise) be discontinued. Its hazards are simply too great. Earlier this spring, the Conservancy gave testimony at a legislative hearing sponsored by N.Y. state officials regarding Tributyl-Tin. The vast majority of statements read into the record, including our own, noted this compound as being a decided threat to the environment. 21 Conservancy - con't. (4) Research Committee. The Conservancy is now forming a research committee to thoroughly look into Island ecological problems requiring a technical, scientific, or engineering solution. This committee will delve into the Island's entire ece-system, studying dunes, fisheries, tidal flow, vegetation, beaches, erosion processes and mappingjand indeed has already turned out an excellent preliminary report by Eartha Fransson on the range or alternatives facing our garbage disposal problem. This report has been submitted to the Ghairman of Fishers Island's Garbage and Refuse District, and we hope Ra~nond Doyen and his hard-working group will find it useful. In-depth studies on a wide range of topics are planned for later in the year and into 1988. .. (5) Publications and Lectures. During the course of 1937, the Conservancy is planning at least 3 newsletter issues, and 2 (possibly 3) lectures on environmental tonics of interest to ?ishers Islanders. Su'ljects and times to be announced. In addition, He are arranging for Ghuck Hamil ton of the ~:. Y. State DEC (Department of 3nvironmental Conservation) to meet with as many Fishers Islanders as possible in small group meetings to inform them (and answer apy ouestions) on what the environmental laws of 1;.Y. state say or .'.en't say reGarding shoreline development, wetlands, erosion control, etc. A meeting Hi th Island contractors and Hr.'lamil ton took place in mid-June, and further meetings with regular Island property mmers and residents are SCLledu.led for late July or early August, Hith dates and precise times to be announced. Our co~~ittee co-ordinators Jean Crane and Cherry Rafferty urge as many Fishers Islanders as possible (both sun~er and year- rounders) to tac<e advantage of t;:ese discnssion-neetings. A clearer understanding of enviro~~ental regulations cannot help but benefit us all. ~ ..< We thank all Fishers Islanders for their past and current support and help. With an expanding list of projects and increasing interest from the population we are now th~(fully finding that there is a growing awareness of the necessity of preserving the Island's natural resources - a tas][ in which we are glad to help, and provide some needed focus. Our annual meeting will take place in late sur~er, 1987. Officers and ~irectors: John "l. Thatcher, Jr. - president' Cherry Rafferty - Vice-President Louise Doyen - Treasurer Eary \vood - Secretary Reynolds duPont, Jr. - virector Edwin :forning - Director 22 FISI-lERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT ." FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 1987 Robert Wall, Chief Thomas Doherty, 1st Asst. Richard Hale, 2nd Asst. Peter Thibodeau, Captain. The membership of the Fire Department has increased to 68 volunteer members. We are in the pro~ess of expand- ing our Sea Stretcher crew by training additional operators and navigators. , The tenth running of the Sea Stretcher Marathon, under the new name of Peter D. Sanger Memorial Sea Stretcher Marathon, was run Sunday, May 24th. There was a record number of 139 runners and a record amount of over $16,000 of sponsors' pledges. This year the races terminated at the Fire House where awards were made and refreshments served. During the last twelve months there have been 38 fire calls, of which 21 were false a~arms. The other calls covered structual fires, brush fires, vehicle accidents snd miscellaneous fires. There were also 35 amtu~2nee calls of which all but 2 required the patient to be transported by Sea Stretcher to New London. Sea Stretcher also made 12 additional emergency runs. During the year certain members of the Amjulance Squad were re-certified for E. M. T. and Advanced E. M. 7. We have ten lrew York State certified medical personnel and two others are awaiting the results of their tests. Ba~y hours of training and testing are voluteered by the Ambulance Squad members. We should all be proud of the medical emer= gency team we have on the Island The Department will again provide food and refreshments for the Fourth of July Band Concert. The~e will also be a 1987 Childrens' Christmas Party. ~r Annual Appeal letter will be sent out to ail Islanders at the end of June. Your Department is most gra"~I~ea by your generous support each year which makes it possible to perform so many services to the community. Sincerely, THE COl'ilnTTEE Commissioners 2) FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 w. GOrdon .\ Ian Kenneth L.: ~ds, Chairman James A. I' Richard S. Sr. Serge J. 1)1 ': '~ EXHIBIT "A" GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 1986 ASSETS Cash on Deposit Checking Account General Fund Money Market Account Total Assets SURPLUS Available for future expenditures 7Teasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen '. $9,258.17 11,529.58 $20,787.75 $20,787.75 24 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT .' P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 " Commissioners Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen' W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards, Chairman James A. Peishott Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. EXHIBIT "B" RESERVE FUNDS BALANCE SHEET Apparatus Reserve Fund $51,651. 89 $19~387.58 $20,787.75 $91,827.22 .. Equipment Repair Reserve Fund Total Cash on Deposit Available for future expenditures FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards, Chairman James A. Poishoft Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1986 RECEIPT'S: Tax Revenue Interest on Tax money Transfer from App. & Equip. Reserve Rental of Polling Place Checks voided Checks not cashed From General Fund Total Receipts Balance at Beginning of Year Total Receipts and Balance $89,002.53 119 . 00 25,810.00 70.00 163.00 36.15 5,000.00 DISBURSEMENTS. Personal Services Hydrant Rentals Insurance M&R - Apparatus & Equipment M&R - Building & Property Telephone and Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social security Tax Medical Expense Other Expenses Total Current Expenses $ 5,040.00 19,536.00 10,337.52 10,168.73 8,364.71 3,718.74 4,134.00 1,533.92 360.28 315.00 8,719.42 , Purchase of Equipment Transferred to Reserve Funds Total Payments from General Fund Balance at End of Year in cheCking Total Payments and Balances . account 25 Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen ' '. $120,200.68 3,173.01 $123,373.69 ." $ 72,228.32 $ 27,887.20 $ 14,000.00 $114,115.52 $ 9,258.17 $123,373.69 2b FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ," Commissioners Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen W. Gordon AhIJ!""",~. . Kenneth L. Edwards, chairman James A. PelshoCC Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. SUPPLEMENT TO TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1986 Breakdown of Other Expenses: ~ Office Expense Gasoline and Oil Inspection, Fire School and Convention Election Expense Dues Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense $ 905.16 2,580.56 4,848.37 135.33 250.00 $8,719.42 c:1H'~ ,~ Secreta rea surer . 27 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 F"ISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners Treasurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen '. w. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards, Chairman James A. Pelshoff Richard S. Baker, Sr. Serge J. Doyen, Jr. TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1986 RESERVE FUNDS: Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund: Balance on Hand January 1, 1986 Add, From General Fund Deduct: Transfer to checking account Add: Interest Jan. - Nov. Add, Interest December Balance on Hand December 31, 1986 $64,771.09 9,000.00 25,810.00 3,461.02 229.78 $51,651.89 , EQuiPment Repair Reserve Fund, Balance on Hand January 1, 1986 Add, From General Fund Deduct, Dick's Garage for Repair Add, Interest Jan. - Nov. Add, Interest December Balance on Hand December 31, 1986 $15,041.31 5,000.00 1,648.73 908.75 86.25 $19,387.58 . 28 COllllllissioners: Raymond Doyen, Chairman Albert Dawson, Treasurer Howard Hancock, Secretary FISI-IERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISI-IERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Fishers Island Solid Waste Incineration Project Status Update To date, we have received a "Negotiation Letter" from the Federal Aviation Administration. In effect what this letter does is say that the three divisions within FAA which have review responsibility for height considerations near airports have approved our preliminary application package with one condition. That condition being that the highest point of the project not be above elevation 49.0. If we can meet that condition then we will be granted approval, if we can't then a full scale review of the project and a 30-day public notice will be required. We have responded to the "Negotiation Letter" that we would comply with the FAA's requirement. This means lowering the stack 1.5 feet and the building roof elevation 0.5. Hence, approval should be forthcoming. While the FAA was reviewing our application, not much could be done as far as application to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation because FAA's review could have required moving the building. At this point in time the only thing holding up application to DEC is the ash disposal question. Potential options which exist are disposal on-site to an ash landfill, disposal off-site at the proposed Southold ash landfill (if Souhold does not opt for composting which is not known at this time), or disposal off-site to the ash land fill for the Southeast Connecticut Resource Recovery Authority (site presently unknown). The gun pit option has now been abandoned as a result of a DEC visit. Because of the present uncertainty of two of the ash disposal options, the on-site option is the most viable at the present time. However, if there is fresh groundwater present, it may also be the most expensive to develop and operate. To this end, we have forwarded a marked-up plan to DEC to have them give us a preliminary go ahead on the location of groundwater monitoring wells on the site. If no freshwater is found, application can be made illllllediately. If fresh water is found, groundwater testing data will be required as part of the application package. In any event, a pre-application meeting with DEC will be scheduled for the first part of July after monitoring wells are installed. .. 29 I=ISJ.lERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REI=USE DISTRICT , FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Landfill Closure At this time, we are preparing the necessary forms to apply for the recently passed 1.5 billion dollar bond act, by New York State, known as the Environmental Quality Bond Act. Under this bond act, funds are available to develope a remediation plan or a closure plan for our landfill facility. Unreasonable Tax Update The Fishers Island Commissioners and the Town Board members are moving forward on trying to get a special act authorizing the creation of the Fishers Island Garbage District to exclude such charges against the real property in the district. This would require a special act of the New York State legislature. , 30 FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT I FISI-lERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Schedule for Summer Pick-up West End - Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday East End - Monday, Wednesday, and Vriday Schedule for Burning Dump The dump is open Monday, Wednesday, Vriday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. .. Report on Dumpsters Dumpsters up to six yard capacity are available for rental. Contact R. Grebe, phone # - 7249. Summer Residents It would be helpful if summer residents would notify Mr. R. Grebe when they wish regular garbage pick-up, phone # - 7287. Pick-up driveway The Commission requests that you keep your driveway clear of tree branches and other debris for a more efficient garbage pick-up. Your cooperation in this area would be appreciated. , ,c./ - ,--e// Howard Hancock Secretary ",..c::.... ~ FIS~ERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT FIS~ERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1987 Commissioners' fees and expenses Contract for Garbage collection and Maintenance of Burnable Dump Lease of Land Office expense including Advertising Bonds and Insurance Legal Expense Rodent Control Trenching and Grading Engineering studies of Incinerators Other expenses TOTAL : Less: Anticipated Unexpended Balance Amount to be raised by Taxes 31 9,000 110,000 14,000 1,000 .. 2,000 2,000 600 5,000 60,000 2,000 205,600 10,000 195,600 . . 32 , . RODEl'I'T CONTROL . Yes, rats are still with us. The Island has many areas where nothing is being done to control their population. The problem car, only be solved by constantly fighting the rodents by you and other indiViduals. Two important rules apply: 1. Keep any type of food, such as dog food, garbage, seeds, etc. away from them 2. Place Warfarin type poison in safe feeders whenever you find evidence of of rodents' existence. Your Civic Association will supply you with the necessary poison without charge and they will provide' you with government approved feeder stations '~tr.onst. Please contact me at 7526 ~ A. D. DAViSON 4 33 Fishers Island Ferry District D&n-kr CJ.ud B, Spedal Ace f1/ 1fM N. Y. Statt LqULuswc (Ldws of N. Y" llU1. eMPIei' 600) FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 " ROBERT P. KNAUFF M.,..,.er - Secretary BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REYNOLDS duPONT, JR.. ChGll"mGn RAYMOND F. DOYEN RICHARD S. BAKER JOHN C. EVANS THOMAS F. DOHERTY. .lR. TELBPHONE 788-7463 Area Code 516 OPERA TI ONS RACE POINT has now been in operation for two years and has once again proved her worth, especially with regard to her cargo carrying capacity. She has enabled us to carry large amounts of building materials which would have required three or four trips by MUNNATAWKET or OLINDA to do what she does in one. For the period June 1986 through May 1987 our vessels carried some 123,000 passengers, 30,700 automobiles, and 3,700 trucks of all descriptions and miscellaneous vehicles. While the number of passengers and vehicles continues to increase on an annual basis, much of the increase can be attributed to an increased demand for services which increases the number of persons commuting to the Island to work. SMOKING ON VESSELS - Smoking is not permitted in the passenger lounges of either vessel. Smoking, regardless of weather or season, is permiss- able on exterior decks only. We have found since the implemen- tation of this policy that the passenger lounges stay much cleaner and are more easily maintained. w DISEMBARKING VESSELS Passengers are requested to remain on the passenger deck of both ferries until the vessel is made fast to the ramp. Large crowds of passengers near the stern of the vessel obscure the operator's view of the ramp and make docking difficult. DRIVING OFF THE FERRY Once again we ask that vehicle operators not stop to converse with others or create unnecessary delays in picking up passengers when departing the ramp especially on Fridays when the freight office is in operation. Also, please do not park directly in front of the terminal on on the dock area reserved for freight. There is normally space available on the dock or in the parking area south of the terminal or along the road coming to the ter- minal from the area of the school. Careless parking in the terminal area may be convenient for you, but inconvenient for quite a few others at the same time. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS packages are accepted for shipment by the Ferry District. If you have any questions, call Phil Knauff at 7463. . 34 .' AUTOMOBILE RESERVATIONS Automobile reservations are sold at the Ferry Oistrict freight office on Fishers Island Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Your reservation card is to be turned in to the purser on the vessel in exchange for an auto- mobile ticket. RESERVATIONS ARE FORFEITEO IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR LOAOING AT LEAST 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULEO DEPARTURE TIME OF THE VESSEL. . . NEW TO FISHERS ISLAND?? If you are new to the Island, please let us know where to contact you in the event we receive freight, food, medicines, etc. for which you are the consignee. PICKING UP FREIGHT AND FOOD If you are notified that freight has arrived for you, please arrange to pick it up without delay. We have a limited amount of storage available. When ordering food from one of the mar- kets in New London, please ascertain when your order will be delivered and be here to pick it up when the boat arrives. Un- less otherwise authorized, we will not leave food outside after the freight office has closed. ~ CITY OF NEW LONDON WATERFRONT OEVELOPMENT The City of New London has, since last year's report, passed a bond issue and chosen a developer for its waterfront. As of the preparation of this report, no formal proposals have been made concerninq the relocation of our New London Terminal to an area immediately north of the New London City Pier. There will be no action to effect any type of formal contract arrange- ment until such time as a public hearing is held on Fishers Island to present relevant information to all interested parties and to receive comments therefrom. ~ ANNUAL ELECTION OF A COMMISSIONER - ANNUAL BUDGET HEARING The annual election of a Commissioner for a term of five years will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 1987. The annual meeting for the presentation of estimated revenues and expen- ditures for Fiscal Year 1988 will be held on Friday, August 14, 1987 in the Fishers Island School at 6:00 p.m. THE 11:02 TRAIN If you are planning to come to New London via the train which arrives from New York at 11:02 a.m., please let us know in advance. If the train is reasonably on time we will hold the 11:00 a.m. departure up to 11:15 a.m. to allow you to catch the ferry to Fishers Island. Please contact the Ferry District at 516-788-7463 to make arrangements. ~ 35 FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. C. BOX 366 FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 '. Come and see the changes that await you at your library this summer. After being greeted by the newly refurbished Fishers Island Library sign by the front door, you'll notice that the inside has been updated a bit also. The wooden floor was refinished this spring and new rugs were gotten for the front room. '. The enlarged children's area is more inviting with greater space to stretch out with one's imagination and a good book. Happily, this spring found more children frequenting the library and enjoying the newly acquired books along with the old favorites. An addition to the reading room is a CD-ROM catalog which lists books available from Suffolk Cooperative Library System. So if this library does not have a book you wish to read you can still do so if it is available from any other library in Suffolk County. - The reading room also contains the discs and magazines for your enjoyment. returned at your convenience. compac disc Paperbacks player, a number of can also be taken and ... We have recently begun a collection of large print adult books for those of you who prefer this format. Tuesday, July 7, is the day Pat Kibbe will begin an exciting new project with the childrenl The time is )1)0. Watch for posters for detailsl This summer our annual Book Sale will be held on Thursday, August 20, on the library lawn. There will be all kinds of books on sale so come and browse I The summer hours arel Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9100-12100 I 11)0-5100 Wednesday and Saturday 9100-12100 . , Recent Book Acquisitions Adult Fiction Bolt by Dick Francis The Celestial Bed by Irving Wallace . . . . ~ - . , 36 FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 366 F'ISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK D6390 Adult Fiction cont. Fine Thin~s by Danielle Pale Kin~s and Princes Steel by Robert B. Parker Adult Non-Fiction The Wakin~ Giantl Gorbachev's Russia by Martin Walker Where is Nicara~ua? by Peter Davis Sea to Shinin~ Sea by Berton Roueche Sprin~ Jaunts by Anthony Bailey Juvenile Fiction Babar's Little Girl by Laurent de Brunhoff Ricky, Rocket & Rin~o on TV by Mauri Kunnas Spot's First Picnic by Eric Hill Abiyo~ by Pete Seeger Large Print Books ~appy Are the Meek by Andrew Greeley Life with Rose Kenne~ by Barbara Gibson The Moth by Catherine Cookson Sunday Times Travel Book by Richard Girling Board of Trustees Mrs. G.C. Matthiessen, President Mrs. Joan Pagnotta, Vice-President Miss Mary Strunk, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Robert Calhoun Mrs. Laura Edwards Mrs, Roberta Elwell Mrs. Robert Feagles Mr. Raymond Gary Mrs. Anne Hanes Mrs. John Hesse Mrs. Pat Kibbe Mrs. Betty Peishoff Mr. Bernard Rafferty Mr. Robert Talbot Mrs. Lily West Librarian. Ann Kowalczyk 37 -=/. ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 A Fishers Island, New York 06390 . ~ . " . . Summer 1987 Island People's Project is celebrating its 15th year. We will be offering an Arts, Crafts, and Recreation program from 9-12A.M. at the school Monday through Friday and a Red Cross swimming program at Dock Beach four afternoons a week. Nature Walks will be on Tues- days with Mr. Horning at 2:00P.M. I.P.P. will be sponsoring the bike decorating contest in con- junction with the Island Concert Committees annual 4th of July Cele- bration. The recreation program will begin on Monday, July 6th with reg- istration from 9-11A.M. at the school. All activities will begin on Tuesday at 9:00A.M. and run through Friday, August 14th. Family membership is still $60.00 and individual membership is $30.00. Our major fundraiser this year will again be the Fireworks Cruise on Saturday, July 11th (Sunday the 12th raindate). All participants must board the ferry on Fishers Island. We are adding a new dimension to the cruise this year; we will be selling hamburgs, hotdogs, and sodas. Please circle the date and join us for a fun evening on the water! There wi 11 be two urday, July 4th at the Village Green. Remember to visit the Craft Shop, it has many lovely crafts made by local artists. This year we have had an extremely frustrating time finding affordable housing for our Directors and off island staff. As yet none has been found and we can only hope something will open up before July 1st. If anyone has garage apartments or cottages or even a room, we urge you to consider offering them to I.P.P. Without housing our program will have to fold. We experienced some very large expenses in to replace both swim floats at a cost in excess liability insurance was well over $5,000.00 Our Annual Meeti ng wi 11 be hel d r10nday, August 10,1987 ., - Arts and Crafts Shows this summer - Firehouse and Saturday, August 22nd Sat- on the . 1986 with the need of $2,000.00 and our .. .' . - -- . ~ 38 at 7:30P.M. at the school. Martha Buller, President Board of Directors: Officers: Helen Buckner Martha Buller Carol Doherty Patty Faulkner Susan Ferguson Prue Gary Karla Heath Carol Marshall Martha Rosenthal Mary Walter Debbie Walters Kathy Zanghetti Martha Buller: President Karla Heath: Treasurer Debbie Walters/ Martha Rosenthal: Secretary Patty Faulkner/ Carol DOherty: Speci al Events Kathy Zanghetti: Advisor 39 ..-/.. ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 ~ Fishers Island, New York 06390 J!ir. ~ FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1986 --- Expenses: Payroll Supplies Telephone Rent (Craft Shop space) Insurance Taxes Printing Fees Maintenance($1 ,515.00 dep. new float Honorariums Health Project(doctor bills) Ferry (charter for cruise) Halloween & Easter Receipts: Contributions Memberships T-Shirts Art Show Fireworks Cruise Mrs. Russell Fund Stock sale Beginning Balance Ending Balance Money Market . . . . $4,930.16 1,104.28 147.68 700.00 5,473.26 1 ,021.45 771.19 753.00 2,141.44 860.00 90.00 450.00 176.54 .. .... $18,619.00 Total $9,651.00 1,870.00 126.78 609.00 1,395.00 575.00 980.48 . $15,207.26 Total $3,696.11 284.97 $9,192.52 .. ItO BLUE CRO~S - BLUE SHIELD of Connecticut 1987 . . ,. Group membership in Blue Cross Blue Shield of Connecticut is available to all twelve month residents of Fishers Island through the Fishers Island Civic Association. Membership dues are $).00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family per year, payable to the Fishers Island Civic Association, Box 464, Fishers Island. Premium bills are sent out the loth of each month re- questing payment by the 21st of the month. As of June 1st, we have 49 Memberships in Group 007296-00 and 40 Members in BC/BS 65. Annual renewal rates for Group 007296-00 are received April 1st for the contract year. This year we received a substantial rate increase. In 1986 we had a rate de crease. In 1986 we received a sizable refund from the Rate Stabilizaton Reserve for a specific period Dec. I, 1984 - Nov. 30, 1985. Each group member enrolled in that period received a refund according to the percentage of premium paid. AnnuaL renewal rates for BC/BS 65 are usually received in December and become effective January 1st. Their rates are tied in with Medicare deductible and determined in part by the Social Security Administration. They received a rate increase also. - ... Rates are as follows I 1986 (1) Individual $ 74.80 (2) Husband &: Wife 149.60 ()) Family 197.28 BC/BS 65 (1) 3).70 1987 ill 82.)6 164.72 216.64 41.79 Subscribers are urged to up-date their contracts if there has been any change in martial status, adding newborns, taking off over-age children etc. I wish to announce at this time that we have a new Custodian Mrs. Karla Heath. . J Evelyn A. Clarke 41 .JHs1yrrs Jslanb Cltrmrtrms . . COMMITTEE Grant Sanger. Chairmen Thorn.. W. Ruuen. Jr.. Tr.asurer _ Donllghy. See.....ry Dorothy Edwo,do Helen P. McKown EI_ Peiehoff Mery G. Roberts Edwi... C. Senge, OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH " ST. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL The following rules have been adopted about the organization of the new Cemetery opposite Union Chapel; most of the regulations also are applicable to the old cemetery between Our Lady of Grace Church and St. John's Church. 1) The Price of each plot will be $150.00 for year-round residents and $500.00 for summer residents. 2) Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following: - a. Year-round residents b. Members of any of our three Island Churches c. Owners of land on Fishers Island d. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife, child). - Regulations for the cemeteries were adopted by the Committee and subsequently agreed to by our Churches: 1) Stones - no higher than 8", no wider than 4 feet. 2) No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments. 3) Planting: a. No shrubs over 10". b. Flowers must be maintained by family. c. All funeral decorations must be removed after 1 week. 4) The Cemetery agrees to: a. Clip around stones. b. Maintain grass. c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs. 5) A financial statement is available to all plot owners and those wishing to buy a plot. . For The Committee Grant Sanger Chairman .. 42 '. ~ .. VISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE OF ~EETINGS ~ The Fishers Island Civic Assocciation holds four Qeneral meetings each year. All residents are urged to aitend and participate. The ~eetings tor the 1986-87 year are allan Saturday: August 8. 1987 at 4:30 pm Annual "eeting October 10, 1987 at 4:00 pm Columbus Uay Weekend May 28. 1988 at 4:00 pm Memorial Day Weekend The Annual "eeting for the"1988-l989 year is scheduled for: Saturday, July 30 @ 4:30 pm. . .. . ~ ~