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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE
TOWN CLERK
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
POBox 1179
Southold, NY 11971
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Telephone: (631) 765 - 1800
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
June 20, 2006
4:30 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tues
Hall, Southold, NY. Supervisor Russell opened the meeting at 4:30
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Kieran Corcoran .'. ,.. !ill,Town of South old I Assistant Town Attome
I. Renorts
1. Justice Bruer
May 2006
2. Justice Price
May 2006
3. Justice Evans
May 2006
4. Program for the Disabled
May 2006
5. Lag Claim Report
May 2006
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6. Supervisor's Monthly Report
Month Ended May 31, 2006
7. Town Clerk's Monthly Report
May 2006
8. Southold Animal Shelter Monthly Report
April 2006
9. Southold Animal Shelter Monthly Report
May 2006
10. Recreation Department Monthly Report
May 2006
11. Trustees Monthly Report
May 2006
II. Public Notices
1. Notification of Application to NYS Liquor Authority
Glebe North Fork, Inc., 5775 West Mill Rd., Mattituck
2. Renewal of Farm Winery License
Pellegrini Vineyards
III. Communications
None
IV. Discussion
1. 10:00 A.M. - Stewardship
Melissa Spiro, Jim McMahon
2. 10:30 A.M. Affordable Housing
Philip Beltz
3. 11:00 A.M. - Westphalia Intersection, Etc.
Honorable Edward P. Romaine
4. Transportation Study
5. Big Box Legislation
Councilman Wickham
6. Misc. Code Issues
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Animals on Residential Property
7. Goose Creek Proposal
Councilman Wickham, Councilman Ross
8. 12:30 P.M. Executive Session
Melissa Spiro
Property Acquisition
9. 1:00 P.M. Executive Session
Richard Zuckerman, Esq.
PBA Contract
10. 1:30 P.M. Executive Session
Frank Isler, Esq.
Litigation - Cross Sound Ferry
11. Executive Session
Given Appraisal - Peconic School
12. Scavenger Waste Plant
13. Stakeholders
Fishers Island Hamlet Study
V. Special Presentation
1. Senior Services Personnel
VI. Resolutions
1. Statement
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Please rise and join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Before we get started with the regular meeting, before we start taking public comment, there are
a few people who work for Southold Town that I think it is appropriate that we recognize. As
probably many of you know, there has been substantial changes to Medicare, to Part B,
medications etc. It is a very complicated and complex process to figure out. It was a great
source of stress. I have four individuals from the Human Resource Center who took upon
themselves to go out and get educated, get training, seminars, you name it. Took countless hours
of their own time to figure this process out, so they could help the local seniors and I have gotten
so many calls and letters from seniors thanking us for the work they did. So without further ado,
I would like to bring up these people and give them their proclamations. Just so you all know, it
is a certificate of appreciation from the Southold Town Board and again, I think I am speaking
on behalf of many of the seniors citizens of this community. I know them very well and I am
always going to their groups and they were so appreciative of the efforts of Phyllis Markopoulos,
Jean DeLorme, Cheryl Kaswell, Jane Edstrom and of course, Karen McLaughlin. Thank you
very much.
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JUSTICE EVANS: Karen even managed to help the seniors out on Fishers Island, too.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Governments get very difficult to deal with and when
people step forward and volunteer a lot of their time to make government to deal with, I just
think it is a great thing. With that being said, we will move on to the business at hand. Would
anybody like to come up and address the Town Board on any of the items that are on the agenda?
Mrs. Egan.
JOAN EGAN: Joan Egan. Town Board members and friends and everyone. Happy summer. I
am sure on the front here, this were checked out, you know, the justice reports? Not for the
money but crime wave that we have out here. We can be very proud of our police department
and local authorities for the big drug bust this past weekend. Thank god for that. Yes, the, item
343. I realize Mr. McMahon has a problem and did address the Town Board asking for more
help because quite frankly it was quite a disgrace yesterday when all those officials, state and
local police were at our police station and the flag pole was not well, the flag pole is fine but the
landscaping, terrible. That was Mr. McMahon's fault that he did not have the in-ground
sprinkler system on. At my expense, I donated a great many flowers up there and most of them
died because he didn't put the in-ground sprinkler on. Now I know he has a problem but there
are many seniors and young people who can help him in the summer. Seniors need to augment
their income, so that should be done. That was a disgrace because Newsday took pictures, a lot
of them took pictures and we came out looking lousy. No reason. I believe, I am not going to go
into it that deeply but I believe 532 is the big box. Is that the big box? It will happen. All these
laws and the like are not going to stop them. They have too much clout.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: That is what they said about the McDonalds in Mattituck. Oh, wait.
Never mind.
MS. EGAN: Okay. Well, item 544, this comes under I think the Trustees? Pump out boat? I
would also like to mention which I mentioned to Mr. (inaudible) earlier, the Trustees office
needs a little bit of a wakeup call. Okay? Alright, now, item 546, is this an addition or a
replacement?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: This is, actually, one of our members of the Housing Authority has
resigned. She is moving on to greener pastures upstate New York. It is the Reverend Lynda
Clements and this is to find a replacement for her, if there is a replacement for Lynda.
MS. EGAN: Yeah. I met her the other day. Her congregation has dwindled to 47. Well, so it is
a replacement. Now I didn't quite understand 548. All of you should be thinking, not looking
like you know, a blank space.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: May I respond to that? They had an additional, 548, right?
MS. EGAN: I am listening.
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COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: They have an $11,000 extra in their full-time regular earnings.
They want that applied $11,000, towards the use of repairing automobiles.
MS. EGAN: Well, if they were taking better care of those automobiles. Now, item 549, you
keep doing these studies. The Orient ferry ain't going to go away. Something has to be done to
expedite and make it safer for all of us. I don't think these studies are going to prove anything.
My own opinion on the Cross Sound ferry is that that property that they own, I believe it is
considered residential. Cross Sound ferry makes a lot of money for Connecticut, none for us. If
they could do at their property there and it could be re-zoned and they could do as they do in
Connecticut, have parking going up and when it is filled, no more. And then you can get rid of
them. I know there is an environmental problem there but these studies about traffic, it is
ridiculous. It is going to happen. They are going to keep coming out.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I just want to clarify on that specific issue of 549. Actually that is a
feasible study for the premise of being able to bury the overhead power lines underground. And
quite honestly, we have spent so much money protecting that whole area, I think it would be a
shame if we didn't pursue that as an option, if it is feasible. That is why the study...
MS. EGAN: To bury the lines?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: The overhead utility lines.
MS. EGAN: (inaudible) vehemently opposed to that.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Even across the causeway to protect that scenic vista?
MS. EGAN: Nope. I have experienced that when I lived in Texas. Just as they are experiencing
flooding now down there in Houston, I spoke at a Town Hall meeting here before a couple of
years ago. When those cables are buried and you have a problem, it is sometimes very difficult
to ascertain where the problem is.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: That will be flushed out in the feasibility study. Also, that money, I
want to point out to the rest of the public, that is actually federal money that was given to us...
MS. EGAN: Federal money is our money. I don't care whether it comes from the state or
federal or Santa Claus. It is money.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Good point.
MS. EGAN: That's right. So I don't want to hear that, it is federal. That is a lot of bull. Now
the, well, oh, this is the Highway Department which I must say I think Mr. Harris has done a
good job but he has got to take good care of that equipment to see that it doesn't get messed up.
Oh, I think 555 is excellent. I congratulate you if you pass that. Most everything does get
passed because you just listen to us and vote it in 90 percent of the time. And of course, studies
always being made up at the dump. That shouldn't be that much money up there. Spend an
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awful lot of money. At least I don't see any trips going away this agenda. You know how I feel
about that. Alright, on item 572, I notice we have got one more traffic light I think on Youngs
Avenue and that is good, we really need on in Greenport where the traffic circle used to be. And
I think 573 is the same as you had before, it is just that you did it twice. Now there was
something else, well, it was in regard to the disaster units or something like that in regard to
somebody donated their time and I think Mrs. McLaughlin was supposed to get another $2,500
for doing something for the Town in regard to we had a disaster here and I feel that maybe she
could donate that $2,500. She is a good worker but she makes a good salary, too. Thank you
very much.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Would anybody else like to address the Town Board on
any issue on the agenda?
FREDDIE WACHSBERGER: Thanks. Freddie Wachsberger. President of Southold Citizens
for Safe Roads. I want to address 571 and 572 but not in that order. I want to encourage the
Board to authorize Valerie Scopaz to do the scope of this corridor study. 1 think she is very, she
is eminently able to do it but also from the point of view of her long involvement with town
planning and the fact that she almost single handedly wrote the Waterfront Revitalization
program, which is something that certainly will come into issue in the study of the environmental
impact of the traffic and parking, 1 think it is really essential, I know that you people, at the
annex meeting last Friday, for good reasons had a hard time bringing into focus exactly what
directives you wanted to give Mr. Schneider and 1 think it will save money and time in the long
run to have someone like Valerie be the kind of intermediary between you and Mr. Schneider's
study particularly from the point of view of the environmental impact which from the point of
view oflegislation is really the most important thing we need to analyze because as we know, the
safety issue which is Mr. Schneider's main focus can be mitigated in several ways. I mean, we
know that even at the annex he talked about sort of DOT strategies. 1 mean, widening the roads,
additional parking. Of course, every one of these things that mitigates the safety issue has an
additional impact on the environment and these are the invisible things that people don't really
see, they see the traffic coming but they don't know how their drinking water is being affected or
how the air they breathe is being affected. In fact, there is even the issue of the impact of this
traffic on our local traffic that supports the economy like the vineyard traffic and also on the
second home industry. These are all things that need to be brought together and 1 think that
Valerie is the ideal person to do a scope which will enable you to focus on that and if necessary,
pinpoint certain things that Mr. Schneider is not in a position to do and help you decide to pursue
those. So I think it is really important. I think it is also important and this is a slightly different
issue, for the Board and I know you are all behind the concept of developing legislation to put
reasonable caps on ferry traffic to protect Southold Town. Obviously the DOT isn't going to
help us, they are interested in just the traffic getting through and we don't have assistance
anywhere else, it is something that the Town really has to do for itself and establish these limits
with strong support of a traffic and environmental study. And I think it is really important for
you all to get the message out while you are doing it. There has been such an enormous amount
of dis-information that has been spread around through the media by Cross Sound ferry that a lot
of people really have a misconception about this. And as you know, SCSR puts out flyers and
things but I really think that you people united in your interests in protecting the Town through
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possible legislation really need to show a united force to the Town and to the people in the Town
and let them know exactly why it is you think it is important. In relationship to Mr. Schneider's
study, I certainly support it and we feel that it is an essential tool for the Town in many ways but
in, even in his revised proposal I keep reading traffic safety, traffic safety, traffic safety and I
think it is really important to expand his vision in that study so that safety isn't the only issue
because in fact, the environmental issue is extremely important but having said that, of course, I
support both of these proposals, both to engage Valerie Scopaz and also to engage Mr.
Schneider. In the long run, although people are bitching about the costs of these studies, when
one thinks about how much the Town and the County have put into preserving space for the
purpose of preserving our rural environment, preserving our farming, preserving our shellfishing
industries. This is really a drop in the bucket to make sure that this particular threat to those
various entities is also controlled. Thanks.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you very much. Would anybody else like to address the
Town Board on agenda item?
UNIDENTIFIED: It is about actually animals on residential property, as there is a large problem
in my neighborhood that is low density residential of animals being basically horded on a piece
of property. An accurate, not exact guess would be we are dealing with over 25 to 30 animals,
many of them are loud, screeching nocturnal animals. We have to deal with their excretions in
our ground water, we all have wells. We are to the point where we are not even able to be
outside on our property because of the smells and the noises that are emanating from this persons
property. It is an acre of land with many buildings on it and this many animals in a piece of real
estate that is probably less than a third of an acre, there are horses and llamas and peacocks and
roosters and hens and geese and ducks and dogs and cats and goats and her property abuts four
separate residences, property lines meeting. We are to the point where we are staying indoors
because to be outside, the noise is ridiculous, the smells are ridiculous. We have been addressing
this issue with the Town of Southold for 7 years. I think it is time for the Town Board to put
some regulations on the books to limit and control the number of, it is not a farm. We are not an
agricultural neighborhood. To address this problem and give us some relief to the point where
property cannot even be resold because no one will buy it because of the noise and the odors
emanating from the adjoining properties. I don't know what else I can say, I have said this over
and over again.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I will update a little, we actually, I had put that on as an agenda item
today. I talked with the Town Board about it, tried to give them an understanding of how bad the
situation has gotten there and in a couple of other locations in town. The Town Board has
supported me in developing policy that will address it. They had actually today talked, I am
going to get together with our code enforcement officer, Kieran Corcoran, Town Attorney and a
few other individuals and we are going to try to craft legislation to address it. It is a different day
in Southold Town, most of the phone calls I get as Supervisor now have to do with some way or
another get back to issues of code enforcement. And I think it has gotten to the point in Southold
Town where sometimes you have to legislate good manners because people aren't showing them
anymore and they are not showing the respect of the surrounding neighborhood and I have no
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compunctions about bringing legislation to bear to address it. The Town Board, like I said, was
supportive of that today, they are sympathetic to the issue and we are going to address it.
UNIDENTIFIED: So I can look forward to some progress in the near future?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Oh, I hope sooner than later. Absolutely.
UNIDENTIFIED: You and me both. Thank you very much.
TOWN CLERK NEVILLE: Excuse me, ma'am, can you please give you name and place of
residence for the record?
PHYLLIS STANLEY: My name is Phyllis Stanley, my residence is 370 Hyatt Road East.
TOWN CLERK NEVILLE: Thank you.
MS. STANLEY: You're welcome.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you for speaking.
UNIDENTIFIED: (from audience-inaudible)
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I will tell you, just as an aside, I actually had a phone call with you
the other day and I couldn't hear what you were saying because the peacocks were screeching in
the background.
UNIDENTIFIED: Well, that was during the afternoon.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Well, I couldn't take it then, either.
UNIDENTIFIED: Think about at 3:00 in the morning or 2:00 in the morning. That you get up
and you don't know what it going on around you. (inaudible) and I don't know, we have gone
there, Mr. Forrester has the papers but everything that is going on for 7 years. Seven years, we
live there like.. ..no, it is not hostages. It is the smell, the smell that you cannot, as a matter of
fact, anytime that she says something, she is lying to you people. Whatever she does, I don't
know how many people she (inaudible) or how many people she knows in this town but she lies.
Because when she approached to have the animals, she approached the men. My husband
(inaudible) and she only said if it is alright for her to have a pony for her grandson. And in the
meantime, as she said, there are 30 animals there. They die, she buries them in the front. The
front is the pet cemetery, the back is the zoo. (inaudible)
UNIDENTIFIED: For your information, my neighbor has mentioned it is a burial ground. It is a
very sad story of watching an animal, such as a horse, 600 pound horse and during winter
months, struggle and rolls all around in her back yard dying, okay? Finally, that horse passed
away and she had a backhoe come onto the property and a burial site was chosen in the front of
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her property on the, I would say, 20 feet away from Lighthouse Road. And she had the hole
dugout and the animal was dragged approximately 600-700 from her site, where the animal died
and was dragged into the site. My granddaughter, the sad part was because that 600 pound
animal and my granddaughter happened to be there asking me 'Grandfather, what is happening?'
Well, why did that horse die? It is a sad, sad situation that there are no controls over such
problems. I called the Town, I don't know who I spoke with and my question was, if I died,
could I be buried on the property? The answer was no.
UNIDENTIFIED: Excuse me, once she buried the first horse (inaudible) the Health Department,
you know what he told me, ladies and gentlemen? You can bury your own mother (inaudible)
so now you take it from there, we need your help....
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Like I said earlier, the Town Board was sympathetic to the issue.
We talked about it today, we are going to start producing some results in the very near future to
address it. I have a petition from your community with dozens and dozens of names on it, it is a
growing issue throughout the Town. Yours is probably the worst case of it but it certainly is a
growing issue throughout the Town and the Town will be addressing it and I just want to assure
all of you tonight, the Town Board is fully aware of your plight and we plan on addressing it.
And I do appreciate you coming tonight, thank you.
UNIDENTIFIED: Also, I would like to point out because I do get phone calls at the house from
some neighboring individuals asking what are we doing about the issue, alright? And
unfortunately I was not able to get the persons name but he did voice his opinion because of the
peacocks, because the noise travels. It is not that only are we facing problems with the odors and
the housekeeping issues, the mosquitoes and the situation of what occurs in the back about the
noises. Now, she started off with two peacocks, I would say maybe three or four years ago. I
would say she is up to 12 now.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. Well, we are, I promise we are addressing it. Anybody else
like to address the Town Board on any issue? (No response) Okay, can we get to business? I am
sorry. Tom?
TOM MCCARTHY: I am sorry, I let the moment pass. I would like to see if there was
opportunity with the big box legislation, have any dialogue with the Board as you go through
that or before you go through that.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: What we will do is, right before we get to that resolution we will
address, I know the issues you are talking about. Bill is aware of them, Albert is aware of them.
What we will do is we will address it as soon as we get to that resolution. Alright?
MR. MCCARTHY: Will we be able to have some input?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes. It will be out of protocol but we will be happy to do it because
we recognize there is an issue there.
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MR. MCCARTHY: Thank you very much.
2006-535
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Audit
Town Clerk
Approve the Audit Dated June 20, 2006
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby approves the audit dated
June 20. 2006.
,/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-535
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
iii Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voler iii 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter I<! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham j Seconder I<! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator I<! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter iii 0 0 0
2006-536
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Set Meeting
Town Clerk
Set July 11,2006 At 7:30 Pm As the Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 7:30 P. Moo
-/ Vote Record - Resolution 20(t6...S36
Yes/Aye ~olNay Abstain Absent
iii Adopted J\l~~~p~~.'~~. Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder iii 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator iii 0 0 0
Scott Russell Initiator I<! 0 0 0
2006-343
Tabled 4/11/2006 7:30 PM
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Peter Gatz - DPW Groundskeeper
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RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution #343
appointinl! Peter Gatz to the position of Groundskeeper II. in the Department of Public
Works at a rate of $24.4208 per hour, to be effective June 22, 2006
./' Vote Record ~ Resolution 2006-343
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Daniel C. Ross
Thomas H. Wickham
Louisa P. Evans
Scott Russell
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2006-531
Tabled 6/6/20067:30 PM
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appointment to Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Committee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Karen
McLaul!hlin effective January 1. 2006 at a compensation of $2.500.00. and Ben Burns
effective June 20. 2006 at no stipend. to the Emerl!encv & Disaster Preparedness
Committee.
.;' Vote Record - Resolution 2006-531
Yes.l~Ye, NorN.JlY Abstain Absent
611 Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. ;,,8:~()114l?:" 611 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator 611 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross VOler 611 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 611 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter 611 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 611 0 0 0
2006-532
Tabled 6/6/20067:30 PM
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law In Relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 9th day of May, 2006 a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses". and
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WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of South old held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 95 of the Town Code
and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (L WRP) and the L WRP Coordinator has
determined that this action is consistent with the L WRP; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby ENACTS the Local Law entitled, "A Local Law
in relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 8 OF 2006
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Size Limitations on Retail Uses".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
I. Purpose - The goals of the Town of Southold, as set forth in numerous planning
documents over the past twenty years, include the preservation of land, preservation of the
rural, cultural and historic character of the hamlets, preservation of the Town's natural
environment and natural resources, promotion of a range of housing and business
opportunities that support a socio-economically diverse community, and an increase in
transportation efficiency while preserving the scenic and historic attributes of the Town.
The Town of Southold Hamlet Study, adopted by the Town Board in 2005, recommended
amendments to the zoning code which would strengthen the business centers and encourage
businesses that support the east end lifestyle. The study concludes that large-scale
commercial activity is inconsistent with the community character of the Town, and would be
inappropriate. The Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (LWRP), also adopted by the Town
Board in 2005, mandates that all new development should be integrated in the hamlets in a
manner that is compatible with the community character, and the economic vitality of the
business districts should be enhanced.
A report prepared for the Town Board by Mark Terry, Acting Department Head,
dated November 2005 titled the "Impacts of Big Box and Large Retail Stores on Community
Business and Proposed Amendments to the Town of South old Town Code" highlights the
detrimental effects large scale commercial development can have on small towns. The Town
of South old's unique geography coupled with these potential detrimental effects on the
community have prompted the Town Board to prepare this Local Law. The Town Board
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enacted a temporary moratorium on retail site plans and special exception use permits over
3000 square feet in October 2005 in order to allow the Town the opportunity to grapple with
the issue and adequately prepare a solution to the mounting pressure from large scale
retailers.
This Local Law is intended to place limits on the sizes of retail structures in the Town
of Southold, in order to preserve the community character of the hamlets and the
sustainability of the business districts. In addition, the law provides that those seeking larger
retail businesses will comply with the Town's design standards and to demonstrate that the
new structure will be in harmony with surrounding community and local economy.
II. Chapter 100 of the Code of the Town of South old is hereby amended as follows:
9 100-13. Definitions.
GROCERY STORE - A retail establishment dedicating 70 percent or more of its
floor area to the sale of prepackaged or perishable food items.
9 100-91. Use Regulations.
In the HB District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part of a
building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in
whole or in part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following are permitted uses and, except for those uses
permitted under Subsection A(1), A(2), A(3) and A(20) hereof, are subject to site plan
approval by the Planning Board:
(7) Retail stores. UP to a maximum of 6.000 total sauare feet of grOSS floor
area in anv building (excluding unfinished basement and attic areas).
notwithstanding the provisions ofthe Bulk Schedule for Business. Office and
Industrial Districts. Such retail stores greater than 3.000 total sauare feet shall
complv with the retail building standards for HB Districts listed below. in
addition to the site plan reauirements of this Chapter.
(a) Building Massing and Facade Treatment
I. Variation in Massing
a. A standardized building mass shall be prohibited. For
the purposes of this Section. the term "standardized" shall
include an array of articulated elements. layout. design. logos
or similar exterior features that have been applied to four (4) or
more retail buildings nationwide.
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b. Exterior building walls facing side yards shall include
materials and design characteristics consistent with those on
the front of the building.
ii. Building walls that face public streets. connecting pedestrian
walkways. or adiacent deyelopment shall meet the following
standards:
(a) Facades shall be subdivided and proportioned using
features such as windows. entrances. arcades. arbors,
awnings. trellises with vines. or alternate architectural
detail that defines human scale. along no less than sixtv
percent (60%) of the facade.
(b) To maintain the "Main Street" character in the Hamlet
Centers. where practical buildings shall be sited with a
zero (0) or minimum setback from the front property
line or primary pedestrian walkways and be transparent
between the height of three (3) feet and eight (8) feet
above the grade of the walkway for no less than sixty
60% of the horizontal length of the building facade.
111. Awnings.
(a) Awnings shall be no longer than a single storefront.
(b) Fabric awnings and canvas awnings with a matte finish
are permitted. Awnings with high gloss finish and illuminated,
plastic awnings are prohibited.
IV. Customer Entrances
Buildings shall have clearlv-defined. highly-visible customer
entrance(s) featuring no fewer than three (3) ofthe following:
(a) Canopies or porticos;
(b) Overhangs;
(c) Recesses/projections;
(d) Arcades;
(e) Raised corniced parapets over the door;
(f) Peaked roofforms;
(g) Arches;
(h) Outdoor patios;
(i) Display windows;
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G)
(k)
Architectural detail such as tile work and moldings integrated
into the building structure and design: or
Integral planters or wing walls that incomorate landscaped
areas and/or places for sitting.
v.
Buildings containing a drive-through or drive-up window are
prohibited.
(b) Building Materials
I. All buildings should be constructed or clad with materials that
Are durable. economicallv-maintained. and of a Quality that will retain
their appearance over time. including. but not limited to. natural or
synthetic stone: brick: stucco: integrally-colored. textured. or glazed
concrete masonry units or glass.
2. Exterior building materials shall not include the following:
1. Smooth-faced gray concrete block. painted or stained
concrete block. unfinished tilt-up concrete panels;
11. Field-painted or pre-finished standard corrugated metal
siding;
(c) Signage
I. Advertisements. including trademark logos. service marks may
not be affixed. painted or glued onto the windows of the business or
onto any exterior structures. including waste disposal receptacles and
flags.
2. Florescent and backlit signs located within or on a building or
structure and facing an exterior public space are prohibited.
(d) Site Design
I. The principal building entrance shall face the primarY street
frontage and/or sidewalk where practical.
2. New construction along primarY pedestrian walkways within
the Hamlet Centers shall have a zero (0) or minimum setback from the
sidewalk/front property line. whenever possible. to reinforce the "Main
Street" street wall.
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(e) Off-Street Parking
I. Off -street parking shall not be located in the front yard
Between the front facade of the building (s) and the primary abutting
Street Parking areas must be located in the side and rear yards of the
building. Adequate parking shall be provided in accordance with
that required bv Article XIX. of the Town of South old Town Code.
2. Parking areas shall be screened from adiacent properties.
streets and public sidewalks. pursuant to & 100-214. Landscaped
Parking Area.
(22) Grocery Stores UP to a maximum of 25.000 square feet of grOSS floor
area. exclusive of unfinished basements or attic areas. notwithstanding
the provisions of the bulk schedule.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following
uses are permitted as a special exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided,
except Subsection (! 0) which may be permitted as a special exception bv the Planning
Board. and all such special exception uses shall be subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board.
(! 0) Retail stores in excess of 6.000 total square feet of grOSS floor area in
any building. UP to a maximum of 12.000 total square feet of such grOSS floor
area in any building (excluding unfinished basement and attic areas). subiect
to the following requirements:
(a) Compliance with the retail building standards listed below. in
addition to the site plan requirements of this Chapter.
I. Building Massing and Facade Treatment
a. Variation in Massing
k A standardized dominant building mass shall be
prohibited. For the purposes of this Section. the
term "standardized" shall include an array of
architectural elements. lavout. design. logos or
similar exterior features that have been applied
to four (4) or more retail buildings nationwide.
n. Exterior building walls facing side yards shall
include materials and design characteristics
consistent with those on the front of the
building.
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111. Building walls that face oublic streets.
connecting oedestrian walkwavs. or adiacent
develooment shall meet the following standards:
(a) Facades shall be subdivided and
orooortioned using features such as
windows. entrances. arcades. arbors,
awnings. trellises with vines. or alternate
architectural detail that defines human
scale, along no less than sixty oercent
(60%) of the facade.
(b) To maintain the "Main Street" character
in the Hamlet Centers. where oractical
buildings shall be sited with a zero (0) or
minimum setback from the front
orooertv line or orimarv oedestrian
walkwavs and be transoarent between
the height of three (3) feet and
eight (8) feet above the grade of the
walkway for no less than sixty 60% of
the horizontal length of the building
facade
W Buildings shall achieve architectural
variation through the inclusion of
architectural features such as columns.
ribs or oilasters, oiers. changes in wall
olanes and changes in texture or
materials consistent with the architecture
of adiacent buildings and community
character.
IV. Awnings.
(a) Awnings shall be no longer than a single
storefront.
(b) Fabric awnings and canvas awnings with
a matte finish are oermitted. Awnings
with high gloss finish and illuminated.
olastic awnings are orohibited.
v. Customer Entrances
Buildings shall have clearlv-defined. highlv-
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visible customer entrance( s) featuring no fewer
than three (3) of the following;
(a) Canopies or porticos;
(b) Overhangs;
( c) Recesses/proiections;
(d) Arcades;
( e) Raised corniced parapets over the
door;
(t) Peaked roofforms;
(g) Arches;
(h) Outdoor patios;
(i) Display windows;
G) Architectural detail such as tile work
and moldings integrated into the
building structure and design; or
(k) Integral planters or wing walls that
incorporate landscaped areas and/or
places for sitting.
VI. Buildings containing a drive-through or drive-
ill! window are prohibited.
2. Building Materials
a. All buildings should be constructed or clad with
materials that are durable. economically-maintained. and of a
quality that will retain their appearance over time. including.
but not limited to. natural or synthetic stone; brick; stucco;
integrally-colored. textured. or glazed concrete masonry units
or glass.
b. Exterior building materials shall not include the
following;
1. Smooth-faced gray concrete block. painted or
stained concrete block. unfinished tilt-up
concrete panels;
11. Field-painted or pre-finished standard
corrugated metal siding;
3. Signage
a. Advertisements. including trademark logos. service
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marks may not be affixed. painted or glued onto the windows
of the business or onto any exterior structures. including waste
disposal receptacles and flags.
b. Florescent and backlit signs located within or on a
building or structure and facing an exterior public space are
prohibited.
4. Site Design
a. The principal building entrance shall face the primary
street frontage and/or sidewalk where practical.
b. New construction along primary pedestrian walkways
within the Hamlet Centers shall haye a zero (0) or minimum
setback from the sidewalk/front property line. wheneyer
possible. to reinforce the "Main Street" street wall.
5. Off-Street Parking
a. Off -street parking shall not be located in the front yard
between the front facade of the building (s) and the primary
abutting street. Parking areas must be located in the side and
rear yards of the building. AdeQuate parking shall be proyided
in accordance with that reQuired by Article XIX, ofthe Town
of South old Town Code.
b. Parking areas shall be screened from adiacent
properties, streets and public sidewalks. pursuant to & 100-214.
Landscaped Parking Area.
(b) The Planning Board shall determine that the proposed retail
store(s) will not have an undue adverse impact on the community. In
making such a determination. the Planning Board shall conduct or hire
a consultant to conduct a Market and Municipal Impact Study. at the
expense of the applicant. The study shall be completed within ninety
days of receipt of all reQuested materials and the applicant shall be
afforded the opportunity to submit its own such study. The Planning
Board shall make such determination within thirty days of its receipt
of the study. Such study shall include an analysis of the proiected
impact of the retail store( s) on:
i. The existing local retail market. including market
shares. if applicable.
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ii. The supplv and demand for local retail space.
111. Local wages. benefit and emplovrnent.
IV. Revenues retained within the local economies of the
Town of South old.
v. Public service and facilities costs.
vi. Public revenues.
vii. Impacts on municipal taxes.
Vl11. Impacts of property values in the communi tv.
IX. Effects on retail operations in the surrounding market
area.
x. Emplovee housing needs. if applicable.
Xl. The Town of South old's abilitv to implement its
Comprehensive Plan consistent with the proposed
proiect.
9100-101. Use regulations.
In the B District, no building or premises shall be used and no building or part thereof
shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed to be used, in whole or in
part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted uses and, except for those
uses permitted under Subsection A(I), (12) and (13) hereof, are subject to site plan approval
by the Planning Board:
(2) Any permitted use set forth in and regulated by 9 100-9IA(3) to (22)
of the Hamlet Business District. except Subsection An) as applicable in the
Business District is herein modified as follows:
(a) Retail stores. UP to a maximum of 8.000 total SQuare feet of
grOSS floor area in any building (excluding unfinished basement and
attic areas). notwithstanding the provisions of the Bulk Schedule for
Business. Office and Industrial Districts. Such retail stores greater
than 4.000 total SQuare feet shall complv with the retail building
standards for B Districts listed below. in addition to the site plan
reauirements of this Chapter.
I. Building Massing and Facade Treatment
a. Variation in Massing
i. A standardized building mass shall be
prohibited. For purposes of this Section. the term
"standardized" shall include an array of architectural
elements. lavout. design. logos or similar exterior
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features that have been applied to four (4) or more retail
buildings nationwide.
n. Exterior building walls facing side vards shall
include materials and design characteristics
consistent with those on the front of the
building.
lll. Building walls that face public streets.
connecting pedestrian walkwavs. or adiacent
development shall meet the following standards:
(a) Facades shall be subdivided and
proportioned using features such as
windows. entrances. arcades. arbors,
awnings. trellises with vines. or alternate
architectural detail that defines human
scale. along no less than sixtv percent
(60%) of the facade.
iv. Awnings.
a. Awnings shall be no longer than a single
storefront.
b. Fabric awnings and canvas awnings with
l! matte finish are permitted. Awnings with
high closs finish and illuminated. plastic
awnings are prohibited.
v. Customer Entrances
Retail buildings shall have clearlv-defined.
hi&!Jb:- visible customer entrance( s) featuring no
less than three (3) of the following:
(a) Canopies or porticos;
(b) Overhangs;
( c) Recesses/proiections;
(d) Arcades;
(e) Raised corniced parapets over the door;
(t) Peaked roofforms;
(g) Arches;
(h) Outdoor patios;
(i) Displav windows;
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(j) Architectural detail such as tile work and
moldings integrated into the building
structure and design: or
(k) Integral planters or wing walls that
incorporate landscaped areas and/or
places for sitting.
vi. Buildings containing a drive-through or drive-
Jill window are prohibited.
2. Building Materials
a. All primary buildings should be constructed or clad
with materials that are durable. economicallv-maintained. and
of a qualitv that will retain their appearance over time.
including. but not limited to. natural or synthetic stone; brick:
stucco: integrallv-colored. textured. or glazed concrete
masonry units or glass.
b. Exterior building materials shall not include the
following:
I. Smooth-faced gray concrete block. painted or
stained concrete block. unfinished tilt-up
concrete panels;
ii. Field-painted or pre-finished standard
corrugated metal siding;
3. Signage
a. Advertisements. including trademark logos. service
marks may not be affixed. painted or glued onto the windows
of the business or onto any exterior structures. including waste
disposal receotacles and flags.
b. Florescent and backlit signs located within or on a
building or structure and facing an exterior public space are
prohibited.
4. Site Design
a. The principal building entrance shall face the primary
street frontage and/or sidewalk where practical.
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5. Off-Street Parking
a. No greater that thirty percent (30%) of the off street
parking spaces provided for all uses contained in the
development's building( s) shall be located between the
front facade of the building( s) and the primary abutting
street. AdeQuate parking shall be provided in accordance
with that reQuired bv Article XIX. of the Town of Southold
Town Code.
b. Parking areas shall be screened from adiacent
properties, treets and public sidewalks. pursuant to & 100-
214. Landscaped Parking Area.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following
uses are permitted as a special exception by the Board of Appeals as hereinafter provided,
except Subsection (17) which may be permitted as a special exceotion bv the Planning
Board. and all such special exceotion uses shall be subject to site plan approval by the
Planning Board.
(17) Retail stores in excess of 8.000 total SQuare feet of grOSS floor area in
any building. UP to a maximum of 15.000 total SQuare feet of such grOSS floor
area in any building (excluding unfinished basement and attic areas), subiect
to the following reQuirements:
(a) Compliance with the retail building standards for B Districts
listed below. in addition to the site plan reQuirements of this Chapter.
I. Building Massing and Facade Treatment
a. Variation in Massing
i. A standardized building mass shall be
prohibited. For purposes of this Section. the term
"standardized" shall include an array of architectural
elements. lavout. design. logos or similar exterior
features that have been applied to four (4) or more retail
buildings nationwide.
ii. Exterior building walls facing side yards shall
include materials and design characteristics
consistent with those on the front of the
building.
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lll. Building walls that face public streets.
connecting pedestrian walkwavs. or adiacent
development shall meet the following standards:
(a) Facades shall be subdivided and
proportioned using features such as
windows. entrances. arcades. arbors.
awnings. trellises with vines. or alternate
architectural detail that defines human
scale. along no less than sixtv percent
(60%) of the facade.
iv. Buildings shall achieve architectural variation
through the inclusion of architectural features
such as columns. ribs or pilasters. piers. changes
in wall planes and changes in texture or
materials consistent with the architecture of
adiacent buildings and communitv character.
v. Awnings.
a. Awnings shall be no longer than a single storefront.
b. Fabric awnings and canvas awnings with a matte finish
are permitted. Awnings with high gloss finish and illuminated,
plastic awnings are prohibited.
vi. Customer Entrances
Retail buildings shall have c1earlv-defined. highlv-visible
customer entrance( s) featuring no less than three (3) of the
following:
(a) Canopies or porticos;
(b) Overhangs;
(c) Recesses/proiections;
(d) Arcades:
( e) Raised corniced parapets over the door;
(f) Peaked roofforms;
(g) Arches;
(h) Outdoor patios;
(i) Displav windows;
(j) Architectural detail such as tile work and moldings
integrated into the building structure and design; or
(k) Integral planters or wing walls that incomorate
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landscaped areas and/or places for sitting.
VB. Buildings containing a drive-through or drive-up window are
prohibited.
2. Building Materials
a. All primary buildings should be constructed or clad
with materials that are durable. economicallv-maintained. and
of a Qualitv that will retain their appearance over time.
including. but not limited to. natural or synthetic stone; brick:
stucco: integrallv-colored. textured. or glazed concrete
masonry units or glass.
b. Exterior building materials shall not include the
following:
1. Smooth-faced grav concrete block. painted or
stained concrete block. unfinished tilt-up
concrete panels;
11. Field-painted or pre-finished standard
corrugated metal siding;
3. Signage
a. Advertisements. including trademark logos. service
marks mav not be affixed. painted or glued onto the windows
of the business or onto anv exterior structures. including
waste disposal receptacles and flags.
b. Florescent and backlit signs located within or on a
building or structure and facing an exterior public space are
prohibited.
4. Site Design
a. The principal building entrance shall face the primary
street frontage and/or sidewalk where practical.
5. Off-Street Parking
a. No greater that thirtv percent (30%) of the off street
parking spaces provided for all uses contained in the
development's building(s) shall be located between the front
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facade of the building( s) and the primary abutting street.
AdeQuate parking shall be provided in accordance with that
reQuired by Article XIX. of the Town of South old Town Code.
b. Parking areas shall be screened from adiacent
properties, streets and public sidewalks. pursuant to & 100-214.
Landscaped Parking Area.
(b) The Planning Board shall determine that the proposed retail
store(s) will not have an undue adverse impact on the community. In
making such a determination. the Planning Board shall conduct or hire
a consultant to conduct a Market and Municipal Impact Study. at the
expense of the applicant. The study shall be completed within ninety
days of receipt of all reQuested materials and the applicant shall be
afforded the opportunity to submit its own such study. The Planning
Board shall make such determination within thirty days of its receipt
of the studv. Such study shall include an analysis of the proiected
impact of the retail store( s) on:
1. The existing local retail market. including
market
shares. if applicable.
!h The supply and demand for local retail space.
Hi. Local wages. benefit and employment.
IV. Revenues retained within the local economies of
the Town of Southold.
v. Public service and facilities costs.
VI. Public revenues.
Vll. Impacts on municipal taxes.
Vlll. Impacts of property values in the community.
IX. Effects on retail operations in the surrounding
market area.
x. Employee housing needs. if applicable.
xi. The Town of Southold' s ability to implement its
Comprehensive Plan consistent with the
proposed proiect.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be
adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect
the validity of this law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be
unconstitutional or invalid.
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IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
as provided by law.
0/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006.532
Xes!:~y~ l'l()/JIll8Y Abstain Absent
It! Adopted Albert Krupski Jf. Voter It! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter It! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Initiator It! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter It! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder It! 0 0 0
Scott Russen Voter It! 0 0 0
2006-534
Tabled 6/6/2006 7:30 PM
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Release Mark Easter From the Position of Operations Manager Effective Immediately
WHEREAS Mark Easter relinquished his Captains license to the Coast Guard and therefore
does not now meet the minimum requirements to hold the position of Marine Operations
Supervisor, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that Mark Easter is hereby released from the position of Marine Operations
Supervisor effective immediatelv.
./ Vote Record - Resolutioo 2006-534
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
It! Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter It! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter It! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder It! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator It! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter It! 0 0 0
2006-537
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - FlFD
Town Clerk
Appoint Mark Easter to the Position of Purser for the Fishers Island Ferry District
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RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Mark Easter to
the position of Purser for the Fishers Island Ferrv District, effective June 7, 2006 at a rate of
$35.00 per hour.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-537
Yesft\.ye l\lo!NllY Abstain Absent
111 Adopted AI~l<l"tlpskiJr. Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator 111 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans l$~()~d~ li'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 111 0 0 0
2006-538
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - FIFD
Town Clerk
Appoint Stephen G. Burke to the Position of Marine Operations Supervisor for the Fishers Island Ferry
District
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Stephen G. Burke
to the position of Marine Operations Supervisor for the Fishers Island Ferrv District,
effective June 7, 2006 at a rate of$88,593.03 per annum.
./ Vote Retord - Resolution 2006-538
Yes/Aye NofNllY Abstain Absent
111 Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Initiator 111 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 111 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder li'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 111 0 0 0
2006-539
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Public Works
Building & Grounds Personal Services
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006
Whole Town Budeet as follows:
From:
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A.1990.4.100.100
Unallocated Contingencies
$27,000
To:
A.1620.1.100.100
Building & Grounds
Full Time Employees
$27,000
'" Vote Record - Resolution 2006-539
Yes/Aye NOlNay Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder 1<1 0 0
Scott Russell Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
2006-540
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Police Dept
ModifY the 2006 General Fund Whole Town Budget - Police
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006 General
Fund Whole Town budl!:et as follows:
From:
A.1990A.100.200
Contingent, Retirement Reserve
$2,800.00
To:
A.3l20A.600.l00
Confidential Informants
$2,800.00
'" Vote Record - Resolution 2006-540
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross ,..lt1itiata:r 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 1<1 0 0 0
2006-541
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - Town
Accounting
Hire FI School Crossing Guard Evelyn Wall
RESOLVED that the Town Board ofthe Town of Southold hereby appoints Evelyn Wall to
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the position of a School Crossin!!: Guard for the Fishers Island School District, effective June
16, 2006, at a rate of $31.86 per day.
~ Vote Record - Resolution 20()6..S41
Yes/Aye NOlNay Abstain Absent
Ii! Adopted A~l?~~ps~i Jr. Voter 611 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 611 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder 611 0 0 0
0 Withdrnwn Louisa P. Evans Initiator 611 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 611 0 0 0
2006-542
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Accounting
Budget Modification--Stormwater Runoff Mitigation
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006 General
Fund Whole Town bud!!:et as follows:
To:
A.8090.2.200.500 Trustees, Stormwater Runoff Projects
$55,000.00
From:
A.9730.6.000.000 Debt Service, BAN Principal
A.9730.7.000.000 Debt Service, BAN Interest
$35,000.00
20,000.00
,/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-542
'y~s/~y~ -NolNay Abstain Absent
Ii! Adopted J\1~.:KJ:upsl<i.Jr~ 'IJ1itiatof Ii! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 611 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 611 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator 611 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder 611 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 611 . 0 0 0
2006-543
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - Town
Police Dept
Change Status From Part Time to Seasonal for Bay Constable for Robert Conway
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby changes the status of Bay
Constable Robert Conway from part time to seasonal effective Tuesday. June 20. 2006.
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,/ Vote Retord ~ Resolution 2006-543
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
I<l Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Initiator I<l 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Seconder I<l 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa p, Evans Voter I<l 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii1 0 0 0
2006-544
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Advertise
Town Clerk
Authorization to Advertise for Operator of Pump-Out Boat
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for an operator of the pump-out boat under the supervision of the
Town Trustees, on a seasonal basis starting date on or about July I, 2006 through October 31,
2006, at a salary of $12.00 per hour.
,/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-544
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
I<l Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Seconder I<l 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiatof I<l 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter I<l 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter I<l 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter I<l 0 0 0
2006-545
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - Town
Police Dept
Amend Resolution #395 Dated April 25, 2006
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby amends resolution #395
adopted at the rel!.ular Town Board meetinl!. April 25. 2006 to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Jeffrey Edwards to
the position of Constable Fishers Island effective June 18.2006 at a rate of $15.361.78 per
annum.
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./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-545
Yes/Aye l'l()~ay Abstain Absent
Ii!! Adopted AI~ Krupski Jr. Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Oilliiiator Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Withdrnwn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii!! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
2006-546
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Committee Appointment
Town Clerk
Authorize and Direct the Town Clerk to Advertise for a Member to the Housing Advisory Commission.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for a member to the Housinl!: Advisory Commission.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-546
Yes/Aye l'lolNay Abstain Absent
Ii!! Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii!! 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards ..Y()ter Ii!! 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator Ii!! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
2006-547
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - Town
Accounting
Appoints Georgia Rudder to Secretarial Assistant
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Georl!:ia Rudder
to the position of Secretarial Assistant for the Building Department from the Suffolk County
Civil Service certification of eligibility list, effective June 22, 2006, at a rate of $51,489.20 per
annum.
./ Vote Record -Resolutioo 2006-547
Ii!! Adopted
o Adopted as Amended
o Defeated
o Tabled
o Withdmwn
Albert Krupski Jr.
William P. Edwards
Daniel C. Ross
Thomas H. Wickham
Louisa P. Evans
Scott Russell
Voter
Voter
Seconder
Initiator
Voter
Initiator
Yes/Aye
Ii!!
Ii!!
No/Nay
o
o
Abstain
o
o
o
o
o
o
Absent
o
o
o
o
o
o
Ii!!
o
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2006-548
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Police Dept
ModifY the 2006 General Fund Whole Town Budget - Police
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2006 General
Fund Whole Town budeet as follows:
From:
A.3120. 1.100.1 00
Police, P.S., Full-time Regular Earnings
$11,000.00
To:
A.3120.2.300.1 00
Automobiles
$11,000.00
-/ Vote Record ~ Resolution 2006-548
):'e~~y<<: }'Ill)!Ni\Y Abstain Absent
iii Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. i'illiii'ator iii 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Seconder iii 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter iii 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter iii 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter iii 0 0 0
2006-549
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Accounting
Budget Modification -- Orient Causeway Study
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006
General Fund Whole Town budeet as follows:
To:
Revenues:
A.4597.10
Federal Aid - TEA-21 Grant
Orient Causeway Study
$50,000.00
Appropriations:
A.10I0.4.600.710
Town Board, C.E.
Miscellaneous
Orient Causeway Study
$50,000.00
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,/ Vote Record - Resolutioo2006.S49
Yes! Aye N{)fNJiY Abstain Absent
Ii'! Adopted N~,ert Krupski Jr. Voter 0 Ii'! 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Seconder Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa p, Evans Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
2006-550
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Town Clerk
ModifY the 2006 Records Management Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006
Records Manaeement budeet as foUows:
From:
A.1460.1.200.1 00
Part-Time Employees
$
248.00
To:
A.1460.2.200.500
Computer Equipment
$
248.00
./ Vote Record M Resolution 2006-550
'ye~'-t\ye f\ll()fNay Abstain Absent
Ii'! Adopted All>ert~p~lFi Jr~ Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Initiator Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii'! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'! 0 0 0
2006-551
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Town Clerk
ModifY the 2006 Highway Fund Part Town Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2006 Hiehwav
Fund Part Town budeet as foUows:
To:
Appropriations:
DB.5112.2.400.905
Consolidated Highway Improvement
Capital Outlay
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Contracted Services
Chips ResurfacinglReconst
$75,387.06
To:
Revenues:
DB.3501.00
State Aid
Consolidated Highway Improvement
$75,387.06
.t' Vote Record ~ Resolution 2006-551
Yesf~'1~ N()rNIIY Abstain Absent
I<l Adopted Albert Krupski I<l 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder I<l 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator I<l 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter I<l 0 0 0
2006-552
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Town Clerk
ModifY the 2006 Highway Fund Part Town Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board ofthe Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2006 Hililiwav
Fund Part Town budeet as follows:
To:
DB.5140.4.200.100
Brush & Weeds/Miscellaneous, C.E.
Utilities
Telephones/Cellular Phones
$2,000.00
From:
DB.5140.4.100.900
Brush & WeedslMiscellaneous, C.E.
Supplies & Materials
Landscaping Materials
$2,000.00
". Vote Record - Resolution 2006-552
Xes/Aye NOfNay Abstain Absent
I<l Adopted AI~Krupski Jr. Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C, Ross Voter I<l 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator I<l 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder I<l 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter I<l , 0 0 0
2006-553
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
Town Attorney
Authorizes and Directs Supervisor Scott A. Russell to Execute the Addendum Rider to the Lease
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Agreement Between the Town of South old and IKON Office Solutions, Inc.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Suuervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Addendum Rider to the Lease Aereement
between the Town of Southold and IKON Office Solutions. Inc. regarding the Ricoh 3035
copier for the Southold Town Police Department, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
'" Vote Record - ResolutioD 2006-553
Xe:s!~Ye:_ l'\i~,~~y Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted Alll~rt~psl<i}~~ Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans i"Yoter 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 1<1 0 0 0
2006-554
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Grants
Land Preservation
Authorize and Direct the Land Preservation Coordinator to Submit a Proposal to the New York State
Department of Agriculture and Markets
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Land Preservation Coordinator Melissa Suiro to submit a urouosal to the New York State
Deuartment of Aericulture and Markets to solicit State assistance from the Farmland
Protection Implementation Grant (FPIG) Program.
0/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-554
Yes! Aye NOlNay Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 1<1 0 0 0
2006-555
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Seqra
Town Clerk
Find that the Adoption of the Local Law Entitled "A Local Law In Relation to Extending the Tax
Exemption for Unremarried Spouses of Deceased Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Killed In Line of
Duty" is Classified As a Type II Action Pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations
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Town of Southold Board Meeting Minutes
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby finds that the adoption ofthe local
law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Extendinl! the Tax Exemption for Unremarried Spouses of
Deceased Firefil!hters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line of Duty" is classified as a Tvpe II
Action pursuant to SEORA Rules and Rel!Ulations, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5, and is not subject to
review under SEQRA.
./ Vote Record. Resolution 2006-555
Yes/Ay. NOflllllY Abstain Absent
ItI Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Initiator ItI 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham .Sec9oder ItI 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter 0 0 ItI 0
Scott Russell Voter ItI 0 0 0
2006-556
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Seqra
Town Clerk
Find that the Adoption of the Local Law Entitled "A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to the
Affordable Housing District" is Classified As a Type II Action Pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations
RESOLVED that the Town Board ofthe Town of Southold hereby fmds that the adoDtion of
the local law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housinl!
District" is classified as a Tvpe II Action Dursuant to SEQRA Rules and Rel!ulations, 6
NYCRR Section 617.5, and is not subject to review under SEQRA.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-556
yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
ItI Adopted Alb~ ~pski Jr. ItI 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Seconder ItI 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator ItI 0 0 0
Scott Russell Initiator ItI 0 0 0
2006-557
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Seqra
Town Clerk
Find that the Adoption of the Local Law Entitled "A Local Law In Relation to the Renumbering of the
Code of the Town of Southo/d" is Classified As a Type II Action Pursuant to SEQRA Rules and
Regulations
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Town of South old Board Meeting Minutes
RESOLVED that the Town Board ofthe Town of Southold hereby finds that the adoption of the local
law entitled "A Local Law in relation to the Renumberinl! of the Code of the Town of South old" is
classified as a Tvne n Action pursuant to SEORA Rules and Rel!ulations, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5,
and is not subject to review under SEQRA.
.;' Vote Record - Resolution 2006-557
Ves/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted ,A,I~~~ps~iJr. Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 1<1 0
2006-558
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Misc. Public Hearing
Land Preservation
Sets Tuesday, July 11,2006, At 8:00 P.M, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York
As the Time and Place for a Public Hearingfor the Purchase of a Development Rights Easement on
Property Owned by Caberon Properties, Inc
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25 (Agricultural Lands), Chapter 59
(Open Space), and Chapter 6 (2% Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code, the Town
Board of the Town of South old hereby sets Tuesdav. Julv 11. 2006. at 8:00 p.m.. Southold
Town Hall. 53095 Main Road. Southold. New York as the time and place for a public
hearin!! for the purchase of a development ri!!hts easement on property owned bv Caberon
Properties. Inc. Said properties are identified as SCTM #1000-1 09-5-p/o 16.1 (Parcell) and
SCTM #1000-109-6-15 (Parcel 2). The addresses are 765 Case's Lane and 450 Cedars Road,
respectively, in Cutchogue, New York. Parcell is located on the easterly side of Case's Lane,
approximately 557 feet southeasterly from the intersection of State Route 25 and Case's Lane in
Cutchogue in an A-C zoning district. Parcel 2 is on the southerly side of Cedars Road
approximately 378 feet westerly from the intersection of New Suffolk Avenue and Cedars Road
in Cutchogue in an R-40 zoning district. The proposed acquisition is for a development rights
easement on approximately 12.6628 acres of the total 13.7228 acreage. The combined parcels are
more commonly known as Cedars Golf Club.
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The exact area of the purchase is subject to a Town provided survey acceptable to the Land
Preservation Committee. The purchase price is $46,000 (forty-six thousand dollars) per buildable
acre. The purchase price is less than fair market value and is considered a Bargain Sale.
There is a nine-hole public golf course located on the properties. The Town is proposing to
acquire the development rights on these properties with the intent of allowing the existing use to
continue. Any purchase by the Town will restrict future use of the property to continued use as a
public golf course, change of use to a different type of public recreational use, or agricultural
use.
The property is listed on the Town's Community Preservation Project Plan as property that
should be preserved due to its agricultural and recreational value; and
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above mentioned
parcel ofland is on file in Land Preservation Department, Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375
Route 25, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested person during business
hours.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-558
Yes/Aye NoJN:IIY Abstain Absent
ItI Adopted AI~..~ps1ciJr~ Initiator ItI 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter ItI 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder ItI 0 0 0
Scott RusseU oYoter ItI 0 0 0
2006-559
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Subdivisions
Town Clerk
Accept the Certificate of Deposit From Steven Dubner for the Proposed Clustered Conservation
Subdivision
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accevts the Certificate of
Devosit #5200009277. in the amount of $34.185.00, from Steven Dubner for the proposed
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clustered Conservation Subdivision, based on the Southold Town Planning Board's
recommendation, dated June 14,2006.
./ Vote Record - Resolution Z0f)6..S59
Yes/Aye l'l()!N"y Abstain Absent
Ii!! Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. '..Secooder Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!! 0 0 0
2006-560
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Seqra
Land Preservation
The Purchase of Property From C & D Realty is Classified As an Unlisted Action Pursuant to the SEQRA
Rules and Regulations
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of South old wishes to purchase property owned by
C&D Realty for open space purposes pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 59 (Open Space
Preservation) and Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Code of the Town of
Southold. Said property is identified as SCTM #1000-113-4-1. The address is 3640 Cox Neck
Road, Mattituck, New York, and is located on the southeasterly curve of Cox Neck Road
approximately 260 feet from the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Cox Neck Road in Mattituck
in the R-40 zoning district. The proposed acquisition is for fee title and is approximately 0.75
acre (subj ect to survey) property; and
WHEREAS, the subject property contains wetlands and borders on Harold's Branch of
Mattituck Inlet. The property is listed on the Town's 2006 Community Preservation Project Plan
List of Eligible Parcels as land that should be preserved due to its significant wetlands. The
property is to be purchased for the purpose of the preservation of open space, stormwater
remediation and water quality control; and
WHEREAS, as per Chapter 87 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of
Southold, Section 87-5, one (I) Sanitary Flow Credit is available upon the Town's purchase of
this property. The transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credit into the Town TDR Bank will not be
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finalized, and shall not occur, until the Town closes on the property, and the Town Board passes
a resolution allowing the transfer into the Town TDR Bank; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of South old that this action be classified as an
Unlisted Action pursuant to the SEORA Rules and Reeulations. 6NYCRR 617.1 et. Seq.;
and, be it further
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of South old that the Town of South old is the only
involved agency pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations; and, be it further
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that the Short Environmental Form
prepared for this project is accepted and attached hereto; and, be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby finds no significant impact
on the environment and declares a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA Rules and
Regulations for this action.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-560
Yes/Aye ~o!NllY Abstain Absent
Iil Adopted A,I~~:I4upskiJr. Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross 'Initiator Iil 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Iil 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Iil 0 0 0
2006-561
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
Solid Waste Management District
Authorize and Direct Supervisor Scott A. Russell to Execute an Extension to the Professional Engineering
Services Contract ofL.K. McLean Associates, P.c.
WHEREAS the anticipated completion date for construction of the Solid Waste Transfer Station
is on or about July 15, 2006, or about 3 weeks later than estimated at the start of the project; and
WHEREAS construction oversight engineers L.K. McLean Associates, P .C. will have reached
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their contract maximum on or about June 26, 2006; and
WHEREAS ongoing professional oversight of activities is necessary to ensure proper
completion of the Transfer Station Project; and
WHEREAS contingency engineering funds are available for this purpose in the 2006 Solid
Waste Management District budget, it is now hereby
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute an extension to the professional enlrlneerine services
contract ofL.K. McLean Associates. P.C. dated September 7. 2005. for construction
oversieht of the Cutchoeue Transfer Station Project at a rate of $5.000 per week for UP to a
maximum of 4 additional weeks, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney.
0/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-561
y e~ AY~.....' ..NolNay Abstain Absent
Ii'I Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator Ii'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
2006-562
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Solid Waste Management District
Modify the 2006 Solid Waste Management District Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby modifies the 2006
Solid Waste Manaeement District budeet as follows:
From:
SR 8160.4.400.675
SR 8160.4.600.200
Repairs CAT Compactor
Meetings & Seminars
$ 1,000
$ 500
To:
SR 8160.4.400.600
SR 8160.4.600.300
Scale Maintenance
Travel Reimbursement
$ 1,000
$ 500
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.;' Vote Record -Rtsolution 2006-562
Y4:~J\.Y4l: l~~/N)IY Abstain Absent
1<1 Adopted i\lbert Krupski Jr. Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross '..SectJllder 1<1 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans "Yoter 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell ' Voter 1<1 0 0 0
2006-563
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
Solid Waste Management District
Authorize and Direct Supervisor Scott A. Russell to Execute a Letter Agreement with H2M Group to
Monitor for Landfill Gas on a Quarterly Basis As Proposed In Their Letter of May 23. 2006 to the Solid
Waste Coordinator
WHEREAS the New York State DEC requires regular monitoring of landfill gasses; and
WHEREAS the Town lacks the resources to perform the required monitoring with proper
equipment and experienced personnel on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS H2M Group of MelviIIe, NY has submitted the most competitive proposal to
monitor for gas by utilizing resources currently provided under its contract with the Town to
perform quarterly groundwater monitoring at the landfill along with preparation of all required
reports for the DEC; and
WHEREAS adequate contingency funds exist in the 2006 SWMD budget that can be utilized for
this purpose, it is hereby
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a letter al!:reement with H2M Group to monitor for
landf"illl!:as on a Quarterlv basis as proposed in their letter of Mav 23. 2006 to the Solid
Waste Coordinator for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters of2006 at a total cost not to exceed $4,850,
all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney.
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.t' Vote Record - Resolution 2006-563
YeslA.ye No~ay Abstain Absent
Ii!I Adopted t\1~~,I<J:up~ki Jr. Initiator Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Seconder Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross 'Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham L'_Y~ter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
2006-564
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Employment - FIFO
Accounting
Appoint Theater Personnel for Fishers Island Ferry
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby appoints Mike Conrov to
the seasonal position of Recreational Aide at a rate of $125 per movie and Karla Heath to
the seasonal position of Clerk at a rate of $200 per week for the operation of the movie theater
by the Fishers Island Ferry District, effective from June 30, 2006 to September 5,2006,
'" Vote Record - Resolution 2006-564
yes/Jt.Yf, N:j)/Nay Abstain Absent
Ii!I Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards """initiator Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii!I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
2006-565
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Close/Use Town Roads
Town Clerk
Grant Permission to the New Suffolk Civic Association to Use Town Roadsfor Its Annual Independence
Day Parade In New Suffolk on Tuesday, July 4, 2006
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby erants permission to the
New Suffolk Civic Association to use the followine roads for its Annual Independence Dav
Parade in New Suffolk on Tuesdav. Julv 4. 2006 be2innine at 10:30 AM on Old Harbor Road
and Tuthill Road, proceeding down New Suffolk Road to Fifth Street, then onto Main Street,
turning onto Second Street and ending at the Town Beach, provided they file with the Town
Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate ofInsurance naming the Town of South old as an
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additional insured and notify Capt. Flatley within ten (10) days of the approval of this resolution
to coordinate traffic control.
./ Vote Record ~ Resolution 2006-565
Y~slp'ye l\l()/J'Ilay Abstain Absent
&'I Adopted AI~~pskiJr. '.Yo!er &'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter &'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Initiator &'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder &'I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter &'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Yoter &'I 0 0 0
2006-566
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Seqra
Town Attorney
Determine that the Object and Purpose of the Authorization to Finance the Acquisition of Certain
Emergency Generators At an Estimated Total Cost of$175,000 is Classified As a Type II Action Pursuant
to SEQRA Rules
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby determines that the obiect
and purpose of the authorization to fmance the acquisition of certain emen!ency eenerators
at an estimated total cost of $175.000 is classified as a Type II Action pursuant to SEORA
Rules and Reeulations. 6 NYCRR Section 617.5, and is not subject to further review under
SEQRA.
./ Vote Record ~ Resolution 2006-566
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
&'I Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter &'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter &'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter &'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder &'I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator &'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter &'I , 0 0 0
2006-567
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Bond
Town Clerk
Authorize the Acquisition of Certain Emergency Generators for Use In and for the Town At the Estimated
Maximum Costof$I75,000
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW
YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 20, 2006, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY GENERATORS
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FOR USE IN AND FOR THE TOWN AT THE ESTIMATED
MAXIMUM COST OF $175,000; APPROPRIATING SAID
AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $175,000 TO
FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION.
THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE COUNTY OF
SUFFOLK, NEW YORK, HEREBY RESOLVES (by the favorable vote of not less than two-
thirds of all the members of said Town Board) AS FOLLOWS:
The Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, New York (herein called the
"Town"), is hereby authorized to acquire certain emergency generators for use in and for the
Town, as follows: (a) a 75 kilowatt ("KW") diesel generator for use at Town Hall, at an
estimated maximum cost of $40,000; (b) a 75 KW portable diesel generator for use by the Town
Police Department, at an estimated maximum cost of $40,000; (c) a 100 KW diesel generator for
use by the Town Highway Department, at an estimated maximum cost of $48,000 and (d) a 40
KW diesel generator for use by the Human Resource Center at the estimated maximum cost of
$25,000. The estimated total cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental
thereto and the financing thereof, is $175,000 and said amount is hereby appropriated therefor.
The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds of the Town in the principal amount of
$175,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy and collection of taxes on all the taxable real
property in the Town to pay the principal of said bonds and the interest thereon as the same shall
become due and payable.
Serial bonds of the Town in the principal amount of $175,000 are hereby
authorized to be issued pursuant to the provisions ofthe Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter
33-a of the Consolidated Laws of the State of New York (referred to herein as the "Law"), to
finance said appropriation.
The following additional matters are hereby determined and declared:
(a) The period of probable usefulness applicable to the objects or purposes for
which said serial bonds are authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 32
of the Law, is five (5) years.
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(b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any bond anticipation
notes issued in anticipation of said bonds may be applied to reimburse the Town for expenditures
made after the effective date of this resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are
authorized, or for expenditures made on or prior to such date if a prior declaration of intent has
been made. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in
conformity with Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.
(c) The Town Board of the Town, acting in the role of Lead Agency pursuant
to the provisions of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA") has
heretofore determined that each specific object or purpose herein above described in Section I is
a Type 11 Action as defined in said Act and the Regulations promulgated thereunder and no
further review is required.
(d) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will not
exceed five (5) years.
Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity as prescribed
by Section 52.00 of the Law and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of said bonds
shall be general obligations of the Town, payable as to both principal and interest by general tax
upon all the taxable real property within the Town without limitation of rate or amount. The
faith and credit of the Town are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the
principal of and interest on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said
bonds and provision shall be made annually in the budget of the Town by appropriation for (a)
the amortization and redemption of the bonds and any notes in anticipation thereof to mature in
such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and payable in such year.
Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds with
substantially level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of
the issuance of bond anticipation notes and of Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 of the
Law, the powers and duties of the Town Board relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes
and prescribing the terms, form and contents and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein
authorized, and of any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, and the
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renewals of said bond anticipation notes, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal
officer ofthe Town.
The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution and of any notes issued in
anticipation of the sale of said bonds may be contested only if:
such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not
authorized to expend money, or
the provisions oflaw which should be complied with at the date of the publication
of such resolution are not substantially complied with,
and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after
the date of such publication, or
such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
This bond resolution shall take effect immediately, and the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to publish a summary of this bond resolution, in substantially the form
set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof, together with a Notice attached in
substantially the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of the Law in "THE SUFFOLK TIMES," a
newspaper published in Southold, New York, having a general circulation in the Town and
hereby designated the official newspaper of said Town for such publication.
* * *
Exhibit A
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW
YORK, ADOPTED JUNE 20, 2006, AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN EMERGENCY GENERATORS
FOR USE IN AND FOR THE TOWN AT THE ESTIMATED
MAXIMUM COST OF $175,000; APPROPRIATING SAID
AMOUNT THEREFOR AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $175,000 TO
FINANCE SUCH APPROPRIATION.
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Object or purpose:
to acquire certain emergency generators for use in and for the
Town, as follows: (a) a 75 kilowatt ("KW") diesel generator for
use at Town Hall, at an estimated maximum cost of $40,000; (b) a
75 KW portable diesel generator for use by the Town Police
Department, at an estimated maximum cost of $40,000; (c) a 100
KW diesel generator for use by the Town Highway Department, at
an estimated maximum cost of $48,000 and (d) a 40 KW diesel
generator for use by the Human Resource Center at the estimated
maximum cost of$25,000. The estimated total cost thereof,
including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the
financing thereof, is $175,000 and said amount is hereby
appropriated therefor
Amount of obligations
to be issued:
$175,000
Period of probable
usefulness:
five (5) years
A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public
inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Town
Clerk, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York.
Dated:
June 20, 2006
Southold, New York
". Vote Record. Resolution 2006-567
Y~sl~y~ JIIl~!NllY Abstain Absent
Ii! Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator Ii! 0 0 0
0 Withdmwn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii! 0 0 0
2006-568
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CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Budget Modification
Police Dept
Modify the 2006 General Fund, Whole Town Budget - Police
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2006 General
Fund. Whole Town Bud!!:et as follows:
TO:
Revenues:
A.270S.40
Gifts & Donations
$500.00
FROM:
Appropriations:
A.3l20.2.S00.1 00
Breath Analysis Equipment $500.00
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-568
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
Ii!I Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. o..iDitiator Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Seconder Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter Ii!I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii!I 0 0 b
2006-569
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Close/Use Town Roads
Town Clerk
Grant Permission to the Mattituck Presbyterian Church to Close the Sound Avenue/or Its Annual
Summer Fair In Mattituck.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby !!:rants permission to the
Mattituck Presbvterian Church to close Sound Avenue from Love Lane to the drivewav of
the parkin!!: lot east of the Church of the Redeemer. for its Annual Summer Fair in
Mattituck on Au!!:ust 5. 2006 beginning at 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., provided they file with the
Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate ofInsurance naming the Town of South old as an
additional insured and notify Capt. Flatley within ten (10) days of the approval of this resolution
to coordinate traffic control.
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./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006.569
Yes/Aye l'ltl!NllY Abstain Absent
Ii'I Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Initiator Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross ,,' Seconder Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham . Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
2006-570
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Committee Appointment
Town Clerk
Appoint Members to be Stakeholders for the Fishers Island Hamlet Study
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the foUowinl!.
members to be stakeholders for the Fishers Island Hamlet Study:
Heather Burnham
Ken Edwards
Judi Imbriglio
Peter Burr
Bill Ridgway
Audrey Ludemann
Sarah Malinowski
Meredith Harr
oJ' Vote Record. Resolution 20(t6...S70
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
Ii'I Adopted AlbertKropski Jr. Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Initiator Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii'I d 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
2006-571
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Study
Town Attorney
Authorizes Supervisor Scott A. Russell to Execute the Authorization to Proceed with a Traffic Corridor
Study As Outlined In the June I3, 2006 Proposal of Schneider Engineering, PLLC
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor
Scott A. Russell to execute the al!.reement to proceed with a traffic corridor study as
outlined in the June 13.2006 Proposal of Schneider Enl!.ineerinl!.. PLLC, as may be modified
and directed by the Town Board, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
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./ Vote Record - ResOlution 2006-571
YesfA.ye. JIllo/rIJay Abstain Absent
Ii! Adopted Albet1 Krupski Jr. Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross 'Voter Ii! 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham ; .Seconcl'er Ii! 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans "Ifiitiator Ii! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 0 Ii! 0 , 0
2006-572
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Traffic Study
Town Attorney
Authorizes Supervisor Scoll A. Russell to Retain the Services of VMS Planning Services for the Limited
Purpose of Assistance In Scoping a Traffic Corridor Study
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Supervisor
Scott A. Russell to retain the services of VMS Plannin!!: Services for the limited purpose of
assistance in scopin!!: a traffic corridor study, at an hourly rate not to exceed $125 per hour, at
the direction of the Town Board, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
./ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-572
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
0 Adopted AlbertKrupski Jr. Voter 0 Ii! 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Ii! 0 0 0
Ii! Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter 0 Ii! 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator 0 Ii! 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Ii! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii! 0 0 0
2006-573
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Enact Local Law
Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law Entitled, "A Local Law In Relation to Extending the Tax Exemptionfor Un-
Remarried Spouses of Deceased Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Killed In Line of Duty"
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of South old, Suffolk County, New
York, on the 9th day of May, 2006 a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Extendin!!: the Tax
Exemption for Unremarried Spouses of Deceased Firefi!!:hters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line
of Duty" and
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WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of South old held a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at
which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby ENACTS the Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to
Extendinl!. the Tax Exemption for Un-remarried Spouses of Deceased Firefil!.hters and Ambulance
Workers Killed in Line of Dutv" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO......2....2006
A Local Law in relation to Extending the Tax Exemption for Un-remarried Spouses of Deceased
Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line of Duty.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
I. Purpose. The amendments to this local law are intended to permit the Board of
Assessors to extend the Real Property tax exemption granted to the un-remarried
spouses of volunteer fire fighters and ambulance workers who are killed in the line of
duty. In support of these vitally necessary volunteers and their efforts to preserve the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of Southold, the Town Board
finds it appropriate to extend such tax exemptions to their un-remarried spouses in the
event of such tragedy.
II. Chapter 85 of the Code of the Town of South old is hereby amended as follows:
~ 85-13. Un-remarried spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in
line of duty.
Any exemption granted under ~ 85-11 to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire
company, fire department, or incorporated volunteer ambulance service, shall be extended to
such deceased enrolled member's un-remarried spouse if such member is killed in the line of
duty; provided, however, that:
A. Such un-remarried spouse is certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated
volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated volunteer ambulance service as an
un-remarried spouse of an enrolled member of such incorporated volunteer fire company, fire
department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service who was killed in the line of duty;
and
B. Such deceased volunteer had been an enrolled member for at least five years; and
C. Such deceased volunteer had been receiving the exemption prior to his or her death.
~ 85-14. Applicability.
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Section 85-14 shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates
occurring on or after January I, 2006.
III. Severability.
The provisions of this local law are severable. If any provision of this local law is found
invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of this local law as a whole or any part or
provision hereof other than the provision so found to be invalid.
IV. Effective Date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of
State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
,/ Vote Record - Resolution 2006-573
yes.'Aye r;OIN8Y Abstain Absent
I;'J Adopted Albert Krupski Jr. ;Y~ter I;'J 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter I;'J 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross . 'Seconder I;'J 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator I;'J 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Voter I;'J 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter I;'J 0 0 0
2006-574
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Enact Local Law
Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law Entitled, "A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housing
District"
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board ofthe Town of South old, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 23rd day of May, 2006 a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housin!! District", and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of South old held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
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RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby ENACTS the Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housine District" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 10 OF 2006
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housing
District" .
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
Section 1. Purpose.
The Town Board is including a definition of Net Worth, as the term is used in the
legislation but not defined. Additionally, a provision is included in the Zoning District to allow
for the variance of regulations applicable to the AHD depending on the requirements imposed by
subsidy sources in a specific development. Further, this Local Law imposes a maintenance and
upkeep requirement in the AHD District, punishable by a fine.
Section 2. Code Amendment.
~100-51. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, the following terms, phrases and words shall have the
following meanings:
NET WORTH- Net Worth of an applicant shall include all liquid assets less debt. liquid assets
shall not include sheltered assets. trusts. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's). 40lk's and all
other federallv recoenized tax deferred vehicles.
~ 1 00-56. General regulations and requirements.
G. The Regulations and general provisions of this Chapter mav be varied at the
discretion of the Town Board based on the requirements of sub sid v sources ofa specific
development.
& 1 00-59. Maintenance and Upkeep.
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A. A dwelling unit and premises created in the AHD Zoning District after J anuarv I.
2006. shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Propertv Maintenance Code
of New York State.
B. Failure to complv with this Section shall be a violation punishable bv a fine of not
less than $250.00 and not more than $1.000.00.
9 100~.60 Penalties for offenses.
Any violation of any provision of this Article shall be punishable in the following
manner:
A. First offense: by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.
B. Second offense and for any offense thereafter: by a fine of not less than
$5,000 and not more than $10,000 for each offense.
C. Any offense under this article may be punishable by revocation of an
existing certificate of occupancy.
D. Any individual who has violated covenants and resolutions imposed
pursuant to this Article shall be prohibited from further participation in
ownership opportunities and benefits within an approved AHD District.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by
any court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this
law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by law.
0/ Vote Reeord - Resolution 2006-574
YeslAY~ }lll()/NIlY Abstain Absent
iii Adopted AJ.~ert: I~J:lIpsIci Jr. Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder iii 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator iii 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter iii 0 0 0
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2006-575
CATEGORY:
DEPARTMENT:
Enact Local Law
Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law Entitled, "A Local Law In Relation to the Renumbering of the Code of the Town of
Southold "
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 23rd day of May, 2006 a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to the Renumberinl! of the Code of the Town of Sonthold", and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of South old held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby ENACTS the Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in
relation to the Renumberinl! of the Code of the Town of Southold" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 11 OF 2006
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to the Renumbering of the Code ofthe Town of
Southold".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
ARTICLE II
Adoption of Renumbered 2006 Code
~ 1-14. Legislative intent.
The local laws and legislation of the Town of Southold of a general and permanent nature,
including the 1973 Code adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold, as revised,
codified and consolidated into chapters, articles and sections by General Code Publishers Corp.,
as set forth in the Derivation Table below, and as renumbered to consist of Chapters I through
280, together with an Appendix, are hereby approved, adopted, ordained and enacted as the
"Code of the Town of South old," hereafter known and referred to as the "Code."
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ChapterlTitle From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Ch. I, General Provisions
Art. I, Adoption of Code Ch. I, Art. I
Art. II, Adoption of Renumbered 2006 Code NLP; see Ch. I, Art. II
Ch. 4, Assessors
Art. I, Election Ch. 9, Art. I
Art II, Number Ch. 9, Art. II
Ch. 6, Community Preservation Fund
Art. I, Southold Community Preservation Fund Ch. 17, Art. I
Art. II, Southold Community Preservation Project Plan Ch. 17, Art. II
Art. Ill, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board Ch. I 7, Art. III
Art. IV, Two-Percent Real Estate Transfer Tax Ch. 17, Art. IV
Ch. 7, Committees, Appointment of Ch.13
Ch. 8, Defense and Indemnification of Employees Ch.21
Ch. 10, Ethics, Code of Ch.26
Ch. 11, Expenses of Town Officers Ch.30
Ch 14, Local Laws, Adoption of Ch.38
Ch. 16, Officers and Employees
Art. I, Town Clerk Ch. 42, Art. I
Art. II, Superintendent of Highways Ch. 42, Art. II
Ch. 18, Police Department Ch.51
Ch. 22, Transportation Access Management Ch.64
Ch. 24, Alarm Systems Ch.75
Ch. 25, Agricultural Lands Preservation Ch.70
Ch. 26, Appearance Tickets Ch.5
Ch. 28, Bicycles Ch.88
Ch. 30, Bingo and Games of Chance
Art. I, Bingo Ch. 92, Art. I
Art. II, Games of Chance Ch. 92, Art. II
Ch. 32, Boats, Docks and Wharves
Art. I, Obstruction and Use of Town Waters Ch. 96, Art. I
Art. II, Public Docks Ch. 96, Art. II
Art. Ill, Boats Ch. 96, Art. III
Art. IV, Floating Homes Ch. 96, Art. IV
Art. V, Administration and Enforcement Ch. 96, Art. V
Ch. 33, Fishers Island Harbor Management Ch. 157
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Chapterffitle From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Ch.36,Burning,Outdoor Ch. 104
Ch. 37, Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Ch.ll1
Ch. 38, Dogs
Art. 1, General Regulations Ch. 83, Art. II
Art. II, Fees Ch. 83, Art. III
Ch. 39, Domestic Partnerships Ch.121
Ch. 41, Ducks Ch. 83, Art. I
Ch. 43, Electrical Inspections Ch. 126
Ch. 44, Environmental Quality Review Ch. 130
Ch. 44A, Filming Ch. 139
Ch. 45, Fire Prevention and Building Code, Uniform Ch. 144
Ch. 46, Flood Damage Prevention Ch. 148
Ch. 47, Farm Stands Ch. 135
Ch. 48, Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse Ch. 233, Art. I
Ch. 49, Highway Defects, Notice of Ch. 237, Art. I
Ch. 54, Junkyards Ch.166
Ch.56, Landmark Preservation Ch. 170
Ch. 57, Littering Ch.174
Ch. 58, Notice of Public Hearing Ch.55
Ch. 59, Open Space Preservation Ch.185
Ch. 60, Motor-Driven Vehicles Ch. 264, Art. II
Ch. 62, Parks and Recreation Areas
Art. I, Use Regulations and Restrictions Ch. 193, Art. I
Ch. 65, Parking at Beaches Ch. 189, Art. I
Ch. 67, Peace and Good Order
Art. I, Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Ch. 79, Art. I
Ch. 69, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Retail Ch. 197
Merchants
Ch. 71, Public Entertainment and Special Events Ch. 205
Ch. 72, Records Management Ch. 59, Art. II
Ch. 73, Records, Public Access to Ch. 59, Art. I
Ch. 74, Salvaging Centers Ch. 211
Ch. 75, Scavenger Wastes Ch. 215, Art. I
Ch. 76, Sewers
Art. I, Sewer Use Ch. 215, Art. II
Art. II, Rents and Charges Ch. 215, Art. III
Ch. 77, Shellfish
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ChaDterrritle From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Art. I, Catching of Shrimp Ch. 219, Art. I
Art. II, Taking of Shellfish and Eels Ch. 219, Art. II
Ch. 80, Sidewalks Ch. 237, Art. III
Ch. 81, Soil Removal Ch. 228
Ch. 83, Street Excavations Ch. 237, Art. II
Ch. 84, Street Numbering; Addresses Ch. 237, Art. IV
Ch. 85, Taxation
Art. I, Senior Citizen Exemption Ch. 245, Art. I
Art. II, Business Investment Exemption Ch. 245, Art. II
Art. III, Veterans' Exemption Ch. 245, Art. III
Art. IV, Exemption for Disabled Persons With Limited Ch. 245, Art. IV
Income
Art. V, Exemption for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Ch. 245, Art. V
Ambulance Workers
Ch. 86, Tobacco Advertising Ch. 249
Ch. 87, Transfer of Development Rights Ch. 117
Ch. 88, Tourist and Trailer Camps
Art. I, General Regulations Ch. 253, Art. I
Art. II, Recreational Vehicle Parks Ch. 253, Art. II
Ch. 89, Unlicensed Motor-Driven Vehicles Ch. 264, Art. I
Ch. 90, Unsafe Buildings Ch.IOO
Ch. 92, Vehicles and Traffic Ch.260
Ch. 95, Waterfront Consistency Review Ch. 268
Ch. 97, Wetlands and Shoreline Ch. 275
Ch. 98, Housing Fund Ch.34
Ch. 100, Zoning Ch. 280
APPENDIX
Ch. AI05, Grievance Procedures Ch. 47, Art. I
Ch. A106, Subdivision of Land Ch. 240
Ch. AI07, Police Department Rules and Regulations Ch. A290
Ch. AI08, Highway Specifications Ch.161
~ 1-15. Nonsubstantive changes in previously adopted legislation.
In compiling and preparing the legislation and 1973 Code for publication as the 2006 Code of
the Town of Southold, no changes in the meaning or intent of such ordinances have been made.
Certain grammatical changes and other minor nonsubstantive changes were made in one or more
of said pieces oflegislation. Chapters, articles and sections have been renumbered pursuant to
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the table in 9 1-14, including all internal references and cross-references. It is the intention of the
Town Board that all such changes be adopted as part of the Code as if the ordinances had been
previously formally amended to read as such.
~ 1-16. Continuation of provisions.
A. The provisions of the Code, insofar as they are substantively the same as those of
local laws, ordinances and resolutions in force immediately prior to the enactment of the Code by
this local law, are intended as a continuation of such local laws, ordinances and resolutions and
not as new enactments, and the effectiveness of such provisions shall date from the date of
adoption of the prior local law , ordinance or resolution. All such provisions are hereby continued
in full force and effect and are hereby reaffirmed as to their adoption by the Town Board of the
Town of Southold, and it is the intention of said Board that each such provision contained within
the Code is hereby reaffirmed as it appears in said Code.
B. For purposes of transition from the 1973 Code to this Code, any reference to a chapter
of section number from the 1973 Code on or in any form, license, permit, ticket or other Town
document shall be deemed to refer to the corresponding chapter or section in this code until such
form, license, permit, ticket or other Town document is revised or reprinted to refer to the
numbering in this code.
~ 1-17. Incorporation of provisions into Code.
The provisions of this local law are hereby made Article 11 of Chapter 1 of the Code of the
Town of Southold, such local law to be entitled "General Provisions, Article 11, Adoption of
Renumbered 2006 Code," and the sections of this local law shall be numbered 99 1-14 to 1-18,
inclusive.
~ 1-18. When effective.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State
of New York.
'" Vote Record - Resolution 2006-575
Y~~~ye NolNay Abstain Absent
Ii'I Adopted Alllt:rl~ps.l(i}r. Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards VotlT Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Seconder Ii'I 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Initiator Ii'I 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'I 0 0 0
2006-576
CATEGORY:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
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DEPARTMENT:
Land Preservation
Elect to Purchase the Property Owned C & D Realty
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the question of
the purchase of the property owned by C & D Realty on this 20th day of June, 2006, pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 59 (Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 6 (Community Preservation
Fund) of the Town Code, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be
heard; and
WHEREAS, said property is identified as SCTM #1000-113-4-1 and 3640 Cox Neck Road,
Mattituck, New York, and is located on the southeasterly curve of Cox Neck Road
approximately 260 feet from the intersection of Bergen A venue and Cox Neck Road in
Mattituck; and
WHEREAS, the subject property contains wetlands and borders on Harold's Branch of
Mattituck Inlet; and
WHEREAS, the open space acquisition is for fee title of the entire approximately 0.75 acre
(subject to survey) property and has been offered for sale to the Town of Southold below fair
market value as a bargain sale. The purchase price for this open space acquisition is $200,000
(two hundred thousand dollars) plus acquisition costs; and
WHEREAS, the property is listed on the Town's January 2006 update to the Community
Preservation Project Plan List of Eligible Parcels as land that should be preserved due to its
significant wetlands; and
WHEREAS, the property is to be purchased for the purpose of the preservation of open space,
stormwater remediation and water quality control; and
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WHEREAS, the purchase of this property is in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 59
(Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 95 of the Town Code
and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the LWRP Coordinator has
determined that this action is consistent with the L WRP; and
WHEREAS, as per Chapter 87 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of
SouthoId, Section 87-5, one (1) Sanitary Flow Credit is available upon the Town's purchase of
the property. The transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credit into the TDR Bank will not be finalized,
and shall not occur, until the Town closes on the property, and the Town Board passes a
resolution allowing the transfer into the Town TDR Bank; and
WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has reviewed the application for the acquisition,
and recommends that the Town Board acquire the property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of SouthoId
purchase fee title to the subject property for the purpose of open space, stormwater remediation
and water quality control; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 59 (Open Space Preservation) and
Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of
SouthoId hereby elects to purchase the property owned C & D Realtv. Said property is
identified as SCTM #1000-113-4-1. The address is 3640 Cox Neck Road, Mattituck, New York,
and is located on the southeasterly side of Cox Neck Road approximately 260 feet from the
intersection of Bergen Avenue and Cox Neck Road in Mattituck in the R-40 zoning district. The
proposed acquisition for fee title is approximately 0.75 acre (subject to survey). and has been
offered for sale to the Town of Southold as a bargain sale. The purchase price for this open space
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acquisition is $200,000 (two hundred thousand dollars) plus acquisition costs. Town funding for
this purchase is in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 59 (Open Space Preservation) and
Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code; The proposed action has been
reviewed pursuant to Chapter 95 of the Town Code and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
(LWRP) and the LWRP Coordinator has determined that this action is consistent with the
LWRP. As per Chapter 87 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of
Southold, Section 87-5, one (I) Sanitary Flow Credit is available upon the Town's purchase of
the property.
.t' Vote Retard ~ Resolution 2006-576
Yes/Aye l'lC)t~)IY Abstain Absent
Iil Adopted A1bertKrupskiJr, Initiator Iil 0 0 0
0 Adopted as Amended William P. Edwards Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Tabled Thomas H. Wickham Initiator Iil 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Louisa P. Evans Seconder Iil 0 g 0
Scott Russell Voter Iil 0 0
VII. Public Hearin2s
1. Motion to recess to Public Hearing
RESOLVED that this meeting of the Southold Town Board be and herebv is declared
Recessed in order to hold a public hearin2.
,/ Vote Record - Motion to recess to Public Hearioe:
~~~Ay~ NolN:lIy:___Abstain Absent
Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Iil 0 0 0
Iil Adopted William P. Edwards Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Voter Iil 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Thomas H. Wickham Voter Iil 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Initiator Iil 0 0 0
Scott Russell Seconder 6'1 0 0 0
Public Hearing # 1 Adjourned 6/20/2006 4:30 PM
CHANGE DATE OF TEPERMAN COASTAL EROSION APPEAL
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the
Town of South old hereby sets JUNE 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m., Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main
road, Southold, New York as the time and place for a public hearing on the question of appealing
the determination ofthe Southold Town Trustees dated December 21,2005, which decision
denied the application of Dr & Mrs. Teperman for beach house repairs as built and proposed.
The property in question is identified by SCTM# 1000-21-2-16. The application was denied
under Chapter 37 (Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas) of the Town Code.
A more detailed description of the above mentioned application is on file in the Southold Town
Clerk's Office, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested
person during business hours.
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I have notification that this has appeared as a legal in the newspaper and it has appeared on the
Town Clerk's bulletin board outside. I might just mention that this hearing was originally
scheduled for May 23'd, at that time it was adjourned at the request of the applicant and put on
the agenda or requested for a later date and today's date, this morning at 9:00 is that date.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I am going to open up the floor for public comment.
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: I would suggest for convenience that the
Board consider adopting the record below and incorporating into the record of the appeal
including the minutes and all exhibits that were introduced at that hearing.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: I might add that I have all of those records and commentary are
in the file here but it is really too voluminous to read at this date.
WILLIAM MOORE: William Moore, attorney for the Teperman's. Good morning. Let me just
begin by sharing with you some information that you can follow along with. I appreciate your
suggestion on the record. That was going to be my request as well, so I join in yours. I have
one set of photographs in color, so you can see the property area that we are talking about. And
then a folder for each of you with some of the information that will be helpful as well. Let me
begin by saying is that what we are appealing here is actually the granting of a permit. The
decision the Trustee's granted the permit under coastal erosion and then imposed a series of
conditions. So for clarification, we will stick with affirming the grant of the permit but we will
adjust our comments and our concerns with the conditions imposed. If you look at the property
and we are talking about Aquaview off of Stars Road and Rocky Point Road up in East Marion;
high bluff area and historically, down on that beach along those properties have been since the
30's and 40's and throughout, a series of beach cabana's. The photographs that are in that record
and are here show that. In fact, there is seven of these beach cabanas down in that area, of which
the Teperman's are now the owners of one and the upland house. This says these cabana's were
built back in the 50's and sometimes earlier. The subject property of the Teperman's, the cabana
actually at one point served as the first dwelling on the property back in the 40's and the 50's
that cabana was used and it wasn't until 1975 that the house was built at the top of the bluff. A
little bit of trivia, it was the house that was owned by the star of Bonanza, Lome Green, so you
are familiar with the property. The Ponderosa. As I said, what we are talking about here is the
Trustees granting the Coastal Erosion permit for the structure and a lot of testimony was gone
back and forth in that record but the bottom line is, in their decision the Trustee's acknowledged
the historic existence of the structure and in the basic footprint that was there. That is not up for
discussion or question by us. The Trustee's focus was more on the use of the structure and
historic use. And I make more of a lawyer's argument at the moment that is not really the
subject of the Coastal Erosion law. The Trustee's reflected the concern of what was inside the
structure and how it was going to be used rather than the fact the structure was there and yet in
their decision, they acknowledge the structure. So I can tell you this, in reading the comments
from the hearings below, there was great concern that this had been used as dwelling and could
continue to be used as a dwelling and I offer to the Board now that in lieu of the conditions, if
you look in the folder I presented you, the first document in there is the decision. Page 2 of that
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decision sets forth a series of conditions and what the Trustees did was deny the application for
the as-built beach house, turn around and granted the Coastal Erosion permit; classified the
structure as a storage shed and then imposed a series of conditions saying remove all of these
various things. The plumbing. In the premises there is a state of the art composting toilet
replacing what used to be there back in the 30's and 40's, it was actually a toilet and there was a
rudimentary sanitary system. There was even a well down there on the beach. The well has
been capped off and closed. Water is brought down from the house above, as it is in all the
cabanas up and down the beach there. And there is electric there, as has been since the 40's or
so. But these conditions, A through F, if you look at them reflect more on the use and not the
structure because I said the Trustees authorized and granted the structure to remain there with
these modifications. So my first, my offer or suggestion to the Board if the concern is that it
might be used as a dwelling now or in the future; we would be happy to impose a condition on
the permit that was granted denying its use as a dwelling and to go so far as to impose a covenant
on the property so that anybody buying the property would know it cannot be used as a dwelling.
No sleeping quarters. It is simply down there, what had been has been replaced and removed.
There was an old kitchen in there with a stove. The stove was removed, it was unsafe. There
was a sink in there with running water; there is an outdoor shower. As I mentioned before, the
toilet was removed and put in the biolet, the Swedish biolet composting toilet is in there and we
would be happy with a permit that restricts and prohibits it as a dwelling space. That is not the
intention, it is not its use and that would be perfectly satisfactory with us. As I said, there has
been and continues to be electric service down there and water and that is it. It is not used for
anything else but a summer respite from the sun. They did throw in, for her 85 year old mother,
a through the wall air-conditioning unit. Makes it comfortable for mom out of the sun when you
are down there. It is quite a set of steps to go from the bluff down to the beach. That may seem
a little excessive but it is there for her comfort and convenience. Again, we are talking about the
use of the structure. No sleeping quarters, no cooking facilities. Weare not talking about stoves
and any attempt to try and make this a second home on the property. I have Tom Cramer here.
Tom has been a consultant for the Town in the past and Tom presented information, testimony to
the Board then and he has some comments and observations about the conditions imposed as
they relate to the Coastal Erosion law. I will just take you through before I have Tom speak.
The other documents in your file for information is a survey of the property showing existing
conditions, there are historical surveys in there and like I said, the Trustees didn't question the
structure. We had aerial photographs presented, we had in here is a survey dating back to 1973,
so the structure has been there. There is no disputes there. We have affidavits from neighbors
and former owners as to the existence of the structures. At this point, I would ask Tom to come
up and make some observations. His cv is in the file there for you and his professional report
with regard to LWRP and the Coastal Erosion law are there for you. Thank you.
THOMAS CRAMER: Good morning. For the record, my name is Thomas Cramer, principal
firm of Cramer Consulting Group. The office is at 54 North Country Road in Miller Place. I
have for the Board copies of some letter reports that I had done. The first one was dated back
Ill....
JUSTICE EVANS: I think Bill went through that.
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MR. CRAMER: November 24th. Okay. And then subsequent to that, Ms. Moore asked me to
take a look at the decision by the Board and I also prepared a letter report. I have copies here
which I will hand out. Just for the, a little bit more on my background, I was as Bill stated, I
have been a planning and environmental consultant to the Town of Southold in the past. I also
was the director of Environmental Protection, as well as the Commissioner of Planning and
Environment for the Town of Brookhaven. As such, in those capacities I developed and was
Chief Executive officer for the implementation of the Town of Brookhaven's Coastal Erosion
hazard area program, as well as the LWRP. I have worked with the Department of State as guest
speaker in several of their workshops with regard to both of those programs. So I am thoroughly
familiar with the ordinance. The state's part 505, the Coastal Erosion now with the local
waterfront revitalization and coastal erosion is the basis of the Town of Southold's ordinance, so
again, I am very familiar with all of the programs. I took a look at the resolution that was
adopted by the Trustees and there was nine whereas', where they discussed why they granted this
permit and why they put the conditions on it. The first four basically went into that the Trustees
reviewed the project and did field inspections and took testimony. Numbers five and nine both
dealt with the Town of South old's LWRP and stated that it was inconsistent with the LWRP. In
my professional opinion, it is not. And most of the, there was no analysis provided, it was just a
listing of these policies. The November 24th letter goes into details as far as each one of those
and I won't repeat them at this point but most of them were found to be really irrelevant because
this was a existing structure on the site, it was not new construction, there was not a proposed
increase in size than what was there originally. The sixth one stated that it was in, it was a
historic structure and recognized the uses on the particular property. Number eight went on to
say that the structure underwent extensive rebuilding and it was not considered ordinary
cosmetic repair. This statement itself is unclear as far as what that meant because no where in
the Town's wetlands ordinance nor the Coastal Erosion hazard ordinance does it talk anything
about that. However the Town's Coastal Erosion hazard does define normal maintenance, which
this would fall under. There was testimony put on the record with regard to the status of the
uses; there was the previous owners provided testimony to the uses that were on the property,
however there was a number of residents that, well, walked along the beach and said that there
was a change in it. Certainly there was a change, there was windows replaced and things like
that and different siding put on. However, this could be considered under the periodic repair and
maintenance of the same kind of structural elements and protection that is included under the
definition of normal maintenance. In addition, under Chapter 36, they talk about activities that
are specifically allowed within a bluff area, which this structure is located on and it talks
specifically about non-major additions to existing structures are allowed on the bluffs pursuant to
obtaining a coastal management permit. Although non-major is not defined in the code, major is.
And they consider major additions of structures being greater than 25 percent of the existing
ground area coverage of an existing structure. So they don't even go into uses, it just talks about
the square footage of the ground area coverage and as stated in the record and is recognized by
the Trustees, this structure existed into the 50's, we have aerial photos which I don't know
whether Bill provided but I have copies, one copy for the Board here from 1976, again in 1993
and 2000 that show the structure essentially in its current configuration on the beach and I will
hand in a copy of that for the record. The seventh whereas states that no residences are allowed
within the coastal erosion areas. This is not the case. Nowhere through the ordinance does it
states that residences are not allowed within the coastal erosion hazard area. In fact, nowhere in
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the ordinance is there mention of residence, homes, houses or any types of structures like that.
They specifically talk about structures, so as far as saying there are no residences allowed in it,
this is incorrect. In fact, the ordinance does allow for the continuation of existing structures in
the areas. Depending on which natural erosion protection feature it is in does it relate to how it
can be maintained. But for bluff areas, as I said before, existing structures that relate to non-
major additions are allowed within the bluff area.
UNIDENTIFIED: (Inaudible)
MR. CRAMER: This is, the structure is on the bluff. The definition of the beach goes up to the
toe of the bluff, so the structure, if you look at the survey, shows the bluff line or the beach line
running right across in front of the structure. So it is considered the bluff area. The beach would
be in front of the toe of the bluff.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Is it one of these pictures?
MR. CRAMER: No. In the survey. The survey shows the toe of the bluff and essentially cuts in
front of the structure.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Is it the bottom one?
MR. CRAMER: Yes. The toe of the bluff. ....ifyou look at the survey, the survey clearly shows
the toe of the bluff and the structure is set back into the bluff on the bluff and it runs right in front
of the structure. But again, this is the, as Bill stated, the Trustees did grant the permit for it and it
does fall within the bluff area as defined. There is probably the boardwalks extend out onto the
beach area but not the deck or the structure itself. Again, as previously noted, they talk about the
removal of the plumbing, the plumbing vent, including the portable toilet, all utilities;
appliances, electric, air-conditioner, glass, windows and doors on the north side of the structure.
Yet they also exclude the shower in part of their approval, so the approval is even contradicting.
In one place they say you can keep the shower and the others say you have to remove all the
plumbing. Again, these types of uses do not effect the erosion of the, they are already existing,
they do not affect potential erosion on the site because they are existing and they are allowed
within the ordinance of the town. That pretty much covers it. Again, looking at the structure, it
is, it has existed. The ordinance does allow for it, the ordinance specifically talks about existing
structures and the increase of them being the footprint of them, not the use under the erosion
hazard area. If the Board has any questions, I would be glad to try to answer them.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: Was this an as-built application?
MR. CRAMER: Yes.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: And prior to the application, was the structure removed?
MR. CRAMER: No. The structure remained in place.
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COUNCILMAN ROSS: I note in the Trustees whereas, they note that a new foundation was
built.
MR. CRAMER: I don't know whether new pilings were put in or something. Maybe Bill can
speak to that.
MR. MOORE: This was an existing locust post foundation. Additional posts were put in to
sister or marry up with the existing ones that were there.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: Was the structure replaced?
MR. MOORE: No, this is an as-built, replaced in place and in kind, with elements, it was
resided, not shingled but re-roofed. The footprint remained the same, the posts are there, you
know, it was rebuilt where it is. Let me just answer a question for Tom (inaudible) if you can
have it, what we are looking at is the Coastal Erosion law and its underlying purposes. And I
have provided you a copy of that statute, which is our own Town Code, the purposes of the law.
What I had asked Tom to comment upon in his opinion (inaudible) structures and the impacts of
structures on erosion, not the uses of the structures, do the conditions imposed by the Trustees
decision in any reasonable way advance the purposes of the law and Tom, I ask you to comment
or answer that question.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: My question really goes to whether before the permit was issued, if the
structure was taken down to the posts; in which case, there would be no structure there and your
25% addition would come into play.
MR. CRAMER: Okay. As I understand it, the structure was not removed, it was just strictly
repaired in place.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: So the Trustees 'whereas, they found a new foundation for the structure
is incorrect?
MR. CRAMER: As Bill said, there was existing locusts posts there and they provided additional
posts undemeath to sister the existing posts. As I understand it, they were not removed, the
structure was not removed. It was essentially repaired in place, which is provided in the
ordinance for existing structures. And again, the only thing that would not be allowed is major
construction, which is expansion of the footprint area, the ground coverage area greater than
25%. We could have gone up to 25% and still been a permitted activity within that area,
however, that didn't occur. It is essentially the same footprint has just been repaired in place.
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: I have a question about the bluff (inaudible)
an important legal question. All development is prohibited on beaches....
MR. CRAMER: That is correct.
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ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: On bluffs there is a slightly different
standard. I am reading the definition of bluffs here and in the law it says a bluff is any bank or
cliff with a precipitous or steeply sloped base adjoining a beach or body of water. Can you show
me, you know, aside from the survey that says it is on the bluff, can you show me a picture that
shows that it is on the bluff? Under that definition.
MR. CRAMER: If you look on either side of the structure, the toe of the bluff stops just at the
seaward edge of the structure. If you continue across...
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: Where is the precipitous, steeply sloped
base?
MR. MOORE: This structure is cut into the bluff behind the structure and unfortunately I didn't
provide a photograph of that. I would be happy to add it if you like, from behind the structure.
There is a retaining wall behind the structure showing that this thing is set back into the bluff
area and the Trustees didn't make any observations or findings as far as it being on the beach and
prohibiting it...
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: Well, yeah, but this Board is going to have to
make that determination.
MR. MOORE: I understand that. I will be happy to provide that photograph if you like.
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: I am seeing it sitting on a flat area, that looks
like it is the beach.
MR. MOORE: I can show you where it is.
MR. CRAMER: Does the code speak about the top of the bluff, the bottom of the bluff?
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: It says the water ward limit of a bluff is the
landward limit of its water ward natural protective features. (Inaudible)
MR. MOORE: I have a similar picture but this shows the retaining wall and the bluff coming
down...
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: But the steeply sloped part is landward of the
structure.
MR. MOORE: It is cut back in, the slope continues down on either side of it.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: This is flat.
MR. MOORE: No, this is cut into.... I would encourage you to go out and take a look at the site.
That is probably the best. . ..
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PATRICIA MOORE: I am the artist and I was part of the application initially. If you look at, if
you do a diagram where you are doing a diagonal, there is a retaining wall behind the and
existing, this was all existing from the beginning. There is a retaining wall behind the building.
There is about a foot, I would say between the retaining wall and the beginning of the back wall
of the cabana. If you were to take and I think what Tom is trying to describe is that you are
taking from the surveyor's, the toe of the slope is defined by the survey. It is actually bisecting,
if you were to take a straight line across the building, you would actually have the toe of the
slope being bisected by the building. It, you have to think of it as a diagonal cut into the toe of
the slope. That is the way it was built in the 30's, 40's. That is the way it stays today.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: So the structure itself was entirely seaward of the retaining wall?
MS. MOORE: Yes. Yes. Thank you. Sorry, I had to put those words together so I could
answer the question properly.
MR. CRAMER: And as the photo shows, the retaining wall is relatively low and it is set back;
the retaining wall is maybe about 2 foot high, drops down and then the structure comes out level
and sits maybe about 4 feet up above the toe of the bluff and on either side of it the bluff comes
down on the sides of it and the toe of the bluff extends out, so there is a grade underneath the
structure itself. The slope coming down from the top of the retaining wall down because if it
was to be made flat, the retaining wall would have had to have been like 6 feet tall or so but what
it does is just the small retaining wall comes down, the structure comes out flat and on either side
of it the slope comes down to where it meets the beach. And the, as shown on the survey,
drawing that line straight across between the toe of the two slopes on either side is really the toe
of the bluff and the beach sits out in front of that. But getting back to the question that Bill asked
me with regard to whether these uses that occur whether they are impacting on the ordinance or
not. They are not, they don't relate at all to the coastal erosion, they are not going to be
impacting the potential erosion of the site, whether you have electricity in there or not. The toilet
in fact, from what I understand the original toilet was essentially an outhouse. The new toilet is
a self-contained, composting toilet that does not discharge anything into the system. It is
essentially a composting toilet and you know, you create dirt at the end of it. The ordinance does
talk about the purpose of it and it gives some five points, A through E under section 37-4, talks
about the establishment and procedures for minimizing and preventing the damage to structures
from coastal erosion hazard and protecting natural features and other natural resources. Again,
the structure has been existing, there are provisions in the code that allows for the continuation of
existing structures provided that it is not considered a major structure, which in this case is what
is being proposed. Again, talk about regulate, coastal areas subject to coastal flooding and
erosion, land use development activities so as to minimize and prevent damage or destruction of
man-made property, natural protective features or other resources to protect human life. Again,
this is not a residence on the beach, this is a beach house that is consistent with the uses in the
area and it is a historic use, again, allowed under the code. Regulate new construction or
placement of structures in order to place them at a safe distance, again, this is not a new
structure, this is an existing structure. There was talks about restricting public investment and
services and to encourage new permanent development that is likely to encourage new
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permanent development in the erosion hazard area. This is not a public investment or a service
for services or facilities. And the final one is to regulate construction or erosion; protection
structures in the coastal zone subject to serious erosion to assure when the structure of coastal
protection structures, this is not a coastal protection structure this is the existing structure.
Coastal protection structure talks about bulk headings and things like that, which is not the case.
Again, and it also is supported in the findings presented as part of 37-5 and I won't go in to each
one of those.
MR. MOORE: Tom, is it fair to say then, what you just compared, to find it for the purposes of
the law with the conditions imposed, do the conditions imposed advance or achieve the
objectives of the law?
MR. CRAMER: No, the conditions that were imposed do nothing to affect the potential erosion
of the site. The structure is allowed, it was recognized as a use. To remove the electric and
appliances and things like that do nothing to further protect erosion on that particular site.
MR. MOORE: Thank you.
JUSTICE EVANS: Can you address the stairs on the west side?
MR. MOORE: Pardon?
JUSTICE EVANS: The stairs on the west side (inaudible).
MR. MOORE: The stairs replaced, there is an earlier survey, I am not sure ifit was in the packet
that I gave you or not but in the record there is a survey. The deck at one point stuck out as a spur
and the outdoor shower was on the end of that deck. These steps replaced that small portion of a
finger deck. If the Board was of a mind, we could remove that set of stairs and that was one of
the conditions asked of by the Trustees. We could do that as well. There is two sets of steps that
goes down from the decking down to the beach. Certainly we could remove that westerly one.
JUSTICE EVANS: (Inaudible)
MR. MOORE: If six is the westerly steps then I agree with you, Louisa. Again, the point made
here was that the permit was granted. It acknowledges its location on the bluff, not on the beach.
At issue was the attempt to put regulations, which really address the use of it, it's a historic use-
that was acknowledged. No one has said it didn't exist. Surveys and aerials show that the
footprint was not expanded upon and all that we are asking is that the permit be affirmed and that
these conditions, which relate more to its use or specifically to its use and not to the structure, be
eliminated.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Is it fair to say that the construction was done without a permit?
MR. MOORE: That is true. One of the things that was presented to the Trustees and not a lot of
attention was given to this is whether or not this fit within unregulated activity. You could argue
maintenance repair, in kind, in place and not, instead the applicant came in and said I will come
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before you and seek a permit. And the permit was granted. You know, the conditions were
imposed but the permit was granted. But you are right, that could have been argued.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: When was your firm called into this? At what stage?
MR. MOORE: We have a whole cadre of wonderful contractors out there who can come and do
all kinds of neat things for you and don't mention that you do or don't need permits and certainly
coastal erosion permits don't even fall within the thinking processes of a lot of the guys doing
work. So Pat was retained, this was after the fact. I will tell you that there was a concern,
neighboring property owners had hired someone to do some yard maintenance and clearing and
this fellow came into this property and began cutting down trees. And the Trustees were rightly
upset, a whole number of cherry trees on the bluff were chopped down, you know, significantly
and Dr. Teperman and his family were scrambling, they hadn't hired the guy, he (inaudible)
doing stuff. I can happily report, I was there yesterday and there has been a rebirth and a re
growth, Jay Cichanowicz did an entire planting plan on the property but the bluff has active
growth, up and down. I do encourage you if you are interested to see the site, go take a look.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Can you tell us about neighboring cabanas along the stretch?
MR. MOORE: There are, I don't profess to have been inside of them or to tell you. There are 7
of them, been there since the 30's, 40's and 50's. They have been rebuilt over time. I know that
at least one of them has sleeping quarters for as many as 8 people but I can't say which one that
was, it is not ours and like I said, we have no request or desire to make this a dwelling. It is not
to be overflow housing for the upper house. It really is just a cabana for respite from the sun. So
the use, I appreciate the concern that the Trustees reflected on the use but they did acknowledge
the historic existence of this structure. It is not a case where a structure came in. I will make one
observation. There were some comments at the last, at the hearings before that a shed was on the
property and it has been torn down. In fact, there was if you look at the '73 survey in here, the
beach house and a shed. The shed is gone. So if there is any confusion about what might have
been there before, there was an old shed there and that is gone. But the beach house remains and
the footprint remains. It jives with the...
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: When was the retaining wall put up behind the cabana?
MR. MOORE: That was original. This was not a new thing that we put in. That was there. In
fact, it was all covered. It was overgrown completely and a small decking area from the
retaining wall to back of the cabana was there, totally covered in brush and rubbish.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Was this also fixed up at the same time?
MR. MOORE: The retaining wall was fixed up...
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Excuse me? Was this also fixed up at the time that the cabana
has recently been upgraded?
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MR. MOORE: Yeah, that was all done at the same time.
INAUDIBLE
MR. MOORE: It is all part of this application, so
UNIDENTIFIED: The retaining wall from the photograph clearly (inaudible) on the structure,
seaward.
MR. MOORE: Right. It wraps around it. Yes. And that had been there before, it was going to
be a replacement. Whether that fits the replacement in kind, as being okay without a permit but
they came in and asked for a permit anyway and that has not been denied of them. The real
question here was the conditions imposed on the use. I question, those conditions don't have any
reasonable relationship to the objectives of the code. That is the issue. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody else like to address the Town Board on this issue?
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: On a really high tide, how high is the tide relative to the
foundations or the footings for the floor area of this cabana?
INAUDIBLE
MR. MOORE: I suppose, I mean, it is not a dwelling. We recognize that, it has been there since
the 30's and 40's so whatever (inaudible) have come their way, they have weathered them and it
is not going to be a dwelling space.
NANCY SAW ASTYNOWICZ: Nancy Sawastynowicz, East Marion. Good evening or good
morning. First of all, I would like to know why this is in the morning. I am here to say, so is
there a reason for it at 9:00 in the morning?
COUNCILMAN ROSS: We traditionally have these hearings from appeals from the Trustees
(inaudible).
MS. SAW ASTYNOWICZ: Thank you. Okay, thank you. First of all, I have a copy of the
survey that was submitted by the Teperman's to the Southold Trustees and it is from 1975 and on
here it says no toilet. So this is (inaudible) and they keep saying it was there. That was a survey.
The surveyor had nothing to do with favoring them or the Town. This is an unbiased opinion
and it is from a surveyor. So I started walking this beach 12 years ago and back in the fall of
2004, that little cabana was totally taken down and it was taken down by, I am not sure of the
men, they said that the construction people moved to Florida, that is why I am shocked when
they said they could bring them in and they could talk because when we asked who built it, they
said oh, we don't know, they left for Florida. Well, it is amazing. They came back and they
started working on the stairs. I have a picture of the little trailer that took away all the debris,
their license plate number and this is for the record because they keep saying these people are in
Florida. Well, they were working on the stairs and I am not sure who they are but I am sure
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Southold Town Police can run a test on this license plate and get the name of the people that
built this house. They tore this house down and they took it in this little trailer. . .
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Excuse me, I just don't follow this. What you are saying is, the
place was removed. . ..
MS. SAW ASTYNOWICZ: Yes. Totally removed with this little trailer, piece by piece.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: When?
MS. SAW ASTYNOWICZ: In the fall of 2004. This is a picture of the trailer that did it. The
trailer was the guys that did the house. They are saying that they don't know who the
construction company was, they moved to Florida, because the Trustees asked to talk to those
people.. .
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: In other words, the application that is before us and work that has
been done, although it is in the name of the Teperman family, actually that family doesn't know
how that work was commissioned and paid for and all of that? Is that what you are saying?
MS. SAWASYTNOWICZ: When we were at the Trustee meeting, yes, they said they don't
know who the construction people were, they went to Florida. Because they asked who built it.
Whoever owns this trailer is who built the house because they are the ones that moved it away,
every time they would take a part of the building they would put it in this little trailer and then it
would be gone. And then, I would walk this beach and I see this huge, there is nothing there,
they built into the bluff a big cement thing, I don't know what it was called. Then it was like, the
next thing I walked down there, there is this huge, big house and it is not a cabana, it is bigger
than my rental. It has, let's see, it is IS from the rack line, that is where the high tide deposits the
drift wood. It is on the beach. It is into the bluff, when they are saying it is not on the beach, he
hasn't been down there. They are calling it normal maintenance, it was tom down. I saw it.
People have affidavits in the Trustee hearing that they saw this also. I mean, I have nothing
against these people. I just think everybody should get permits and follow the law. It is our
Town's way to protect our environment. I also saw, there is this man DeLuca, he gave a report,
he walks the beach also. He has high credentials, he has nothing against anybody. I would like
everybody to have a copy of this because he is a specialist in the beach and he saw this and the
day that the Trustees went to examine this they are saying the Mohr's were down there without
permits, they had chainsaws and cutting the trees on the bluff. That is in the Trustees file. Why
would Mr. Mohr's crew go on Teperman's property and cut down trees? Mohr the landscaper.
He does the whole block, he does all those big, fancy houses there.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: M 0 H R.
MS. SAWASTYNOWICZ: Yes, thank you. I know it gets confusing. But to say some guy is
going to show up at your property and cut trees, I wish they would come to my yard, I need help.
So anyway, it is IS feet from the Sound. It is right on the beach. They took the whole house
away. There were three little cedar posts that were left in the ground, they are still there, if you
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go there you can see them. They are not even attached to what is there now. They left three
little cedar posts and the old shower nozzle is still there. So by February of 2005 this new house
was up. And I just feel like it is going to set a really bad precedent, I mean, the other people
there have their little houses there; this was all done before town code was put in place to protect
us. We have to start doing what is right for our Town. I mean, we are being invaded now and I
just feel like if everything was done with a permit, he would have never gotten permission. Let's
get real on this. So anyway, I would like just to say, I saw it happen, it was torn down and I
think that the Town should have them take it away and my friend would like to buy it. Thank
you.
MR. MOORE: A piece of a survey has been photocopied and passed around on which a notation
'no sanitary or no toilet' that relates to the Health Department's approval for the sanitation
system on the main dwelling. There is no toilet down below. There was a composting toilet
before, there is a composting toilet now. It is a self-contained unit. It has no impact. The Health
Department doesn't care about secondary accessory uses like cabanas or such structures if you
are going to have a compo sting toilet. No one is suggesting this, in fact, the Trustees in prior
times have sought the Health Department's approval of these (inaudible) mulching systems as
main dwelling systems. The Health Department is not willing to go that far yet because the
system can't handle that but the issue of there being a toilet there, we are talking about a
composting toilet and that has been the case for some time. A very rudimentary one has been
replaced by a state of the art one. I go back to the comment, Dave Cichanowicz has done the
stairs. The Trustees gave the permit to replace the stairs. I haven't seen the photograph, that
may be his truck.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Can I have clarification about timing and sequence of this all.
When was this reconstruction done?
MR. MOORE: This was done in '04 at the request of the Teperman's.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: You know, I am sorry, but a lot of this seems to be semantics to me
about, it says here, we fixed the building. It is a brand new building. Let's be frank about a few
things. It is a brand new building and the only thing left of the old structure is the concept of a
footprint. Alright? It is a brand new structure. Now the issue is whether that structure and the
Trustees decision has an effect or is consistent with Coastal Erosion law. So let's all be honest.
It is a brand new building. Now the issue is, whether the Trustees did the right thing and applied
the Coastal Erosion law fairly or evenly or consistently. Am I right, Kieran?
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: Well, it is for consideration.
JUSTICE EVANS: I think what it comes down to is (inaudible) and what they are asking is
(inaudible).
ASSISTANT TOWN ATTORNEY CORCORAN: There are a couple of different ways it
breaks down. You have to start with whether it is in a beach or a bluff and this Board needs to
make a decision on that because it is a different standard, that if it is in a beach you can't do
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anything and in a bluff, you can do non-major additions. And then you need to determine
whether this is a non-major addition or not. And then you need to determine whether the
Trustees applied the standard correctly and whether, you know, even a non-major addition
requires a permit and requires the Trustees to find that it is appropriate and it is not going to
affect the shoreline in an erosion hazard area. So there is a series of consideration we need to go
through.
MR. MOORE: Well, that of course is a choice if you choose to start as though we were starting
with you as a Board as opposed to an appeal. I take the position, we have appealed a permit
granted and the issue is, as you said Louisa, the conditions imposed on that permit. I encourage
you to go out, if there is more information you would like with regard to survey lines or
information relative to where the toe of the bluff is, if that is a question you want to work
through, I am happy to sit there and take the time and get you the additional information. You
know, adjourn the hearing or leave it open for decision if that is an important question for you.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Can I hear from the Trustees?
JIM KING: My name is Jim King, Board of Trustees. I think what initiated this whole thing
was a complaint that came in that a new beach house was built. This goes back to February of
2005 I think it was, when it first came into the office. We received an application for an existing
beach house. Permit for an existing beach house. That is my understanding of what started this
whole thing. Normally we have our field inspections on Wednesday's. Almost since I have
been on the Board, it is Wednesday's we do our field inspections. The schedule was changed
and we went out on Thursday. When we arrived, the sound of chainsaws running and the
(inaudible) bluff came clear. So it kind of set the tone. A whole new stairway, set of stairs were
built, there was a whole new deck up above, we went down and it just looks like a brand-new
house. French doors, air-conditioning. The retaining wall behind it was brand new. Perhaps it
was an old retaining wall that had been rebuilt, I don't know. Everything there was totally
rebuilt. I kind of peaked underneath, I am not a contractor or anything but I have had some
building experience and I don't even know how you could put those cement columns in without
either punching big wholes in the floor or removing everything to get the structure in place. In
my estimation, it is a brand-new building. The old one was just completely demolished and a
new one put in its place. Maybe the same size, I don't know. It is hard to tell from these old
aerials. It just shows a, you know. So it has been a difficult thing all along. My feeling is, a
cabana on the beach is where you store your beach chairs, maybe you have a shower, you go
change your clothes and take a shower. That is the use of it.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: That brings up a good issue for me because one of the terms of your
approval was no water. So how do we reconcile that with your permission to have an outdoor
shower?
MR. KING: I personally would not have a big problem with a shower down there, so they could
rinse themselves off.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I am sorry? I am trying to...
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MR. KING: Yeah.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: You gave them the shower but then we said they can't have water.
How do we reconcile that?
MR. KING: If there is electric, you know, I don't know what the Building Department requires,
if there is electric there, they should somehow be certified and everything was done without
permits. That I could see. There was electric, there was plumbing there; that all needs some sort
of, is there a CO? There is a lot of stuff I don't know, personally.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: You did say you that you wanted the plumbing removed. Not
necessarily no water.
MR. KING: Well, we couldn't go inside, so I don't know if there is a sink, stove. I know there
was, there was a roof vent. . .
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: (Inaudible) an issue of what you want them to have.
MR. KING: Yeah. I would like to see it used as a cabana, what a cabana is supposed to be.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: I have a question. From the point of view of the Trustees,
(inaudible) and perhaps all of the Trustees' opinion, that this was a new structure...
MR. KING: It certainly looked like a brand new structure, yes.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: And one were there was a retaining wall (inaudible) you weren't
sure whether they replaced an old structure (inaudible) I understand that, I just want you to
explain.. ..
MR. KING: Just trying to be nice guys. That is the bottom line. Yeah. Anything else?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody else like to comment?
BENJA SCHWARTZ: Nobody else. They have to put up with listening to me, Benja Schwartz.
I don't, you know, a couple of thing that we have heard already this morning didn't make sense.
There was a shed that was tom down, well, this, in the earlier hearings for the Trustees it was
established or the applicants showed that the previous building had been built over the property
lines of both neighbors on both sides of this property and they were saying, well, now we have
reduced the size of it to bring it into compliance. It is right on the property lines now. If there
was a shed there, it would have had to be in the water. I don't know. The story about Chris
Mohr changed, too. Originally they had hired him but just to take away some garbage and he did
more than they wanted. Now, they say they have got nothing to do with him. Anyways, to spare
you the pain of me improvising here, I have written a short statement which I would like to read
for you. During the hearing before the Town Trustees, the applicants lawyer Patricia Moore
argued this application should be processed like any application to restore a house. According to
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Patricia Moore, even though no permit was applied for until after the new house was built, the
application fee surcharge for an as-built application had been paid and therefore this application
should be treated the same as an application to build. Patricia Moore's interpretation of zoning
law is a distortion. It is impossible to handle as-built applications like applications to build. The
subject of as-built applications are already built. Patricia Moore was not really asking for equal
treatment but rather for special treatment. If she gets it, everyone is going to want it.
Furthermore, in this case, the application is based on the false premise that the new building is a
restoration of a pre-existing building. I saw them replacing or putting in that retaining wall and
there was nothing in front of it. They were pouring concrete right into the base of the bluff. At
the hearing, I asked Patricia Moore what part of the building is pre-existing? At first, she didn't
want to answer me because she said she was talking only to the Trustees, but some of the
Trustees asked her to answer and she replied that there were three old cedar pilings underneath
the building. I don't think it is necessary to consider that these three pilings would be enough to
characterize this building as a restoration because although they are underneath the building, I
saw them there, they are not connected to the new building. They are just left in the sand. The
new building is not a restoration. It is a completely new and a completely illegal building. It is
obvious that without any pre-existing building, an application for the subject beach house cannot
be approved. There is no other comparable building in Southold Town. A house on the beach,
this changes the entire face of the Sound shore of Southold Town and if this Board allows this
building to remain there, we have lost the ability to walk along the Sound shore without feeling
like we are imposing on somebody without being in their front yard, in front of their house.
Take away the spotlights, take away the windows, you have still got an ugly house on the beach.
It is not an ugly house, I take that back. It is a beautiful house, I would like to have the house
and I have room for it on my property. But on this property, there is not room for that house.
There is no place for it. A house on the beach is inconsistent with the comprehensive town plan
of Southold Town. I don't know, this guy is from Miller Place, I don't think he understands.
Coastal erosion doesn't just mean coastal erosion, it is about coastal. We are a coastal town. I
think we have as much coast line as the south shore is bigger or something but I love our coast
line and rather than saving what is left, the negative environmental building are abusing what is
left. It is ironic that the applicant, I am glad to see that he is here with us today, is a transplant
surgeon. He knows that in medicine, the transplant must be planned before they remove the old
organ. Similarly, as a lawyer, I know that by law a restoration and not just as a lawyer but also
as a property owner out here, I have taken down a building and replaced it and the new building,
I had to remove it. That is what the Building Department told me to do and I did it. By law, a
restoration must be applied for before an old building is removed. This attempt at a building
transplant is a failure. The new building must be removed. Thank you. Anybody have any
questions?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Anybody else like to address the Board on this issue?
MR. MOORE: Did you all want information on the toe of the bluff?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Certainly clarification, I think would help us all.
MR. MOORE: Then I ask to leave the hearing open so I can present that for you.
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SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Is that fine with the Board? Okay, we will leave the hearing open.
And then we will adjourn until two weeks from today.
COUNCILMAN ROSS: Just so the crowd understands, are we leaving it open for the limited
purpose of receiving information? We are not going to have further testimony from the public.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: We are going to close the public portion and we are just leaving...
MR. MOORE: Well, given some of the remarks, I would like, I would save for that point an
opportunity to respond to some of the things that were said here today. I will limit....1
understand, I will limit only to those remarks that were made today. I won't expand beyond that.
JUSTICE EVANS: (Inaudible)
MR. MOORE: I can do that. Sure.
JUSTICE EVANS: (Inaudible)
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I think what we would like to do is close the public portion of the
hearing. We will leave the hearing open for the receiving of any written comments or supporting
documents from either side of the case to two weeks from today.
MS. MOORE: I am sorry. We are leaving for Argentina, so he is not realizing...
MR. MOORE: I didn't hear what the date was.
MS. MOORE: ...if it can be pushed of to an August date, only so we have time when we come
back...
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. The regular meeting of August 8th?
MR. MOORE: Thanks.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: What about four weeks from today?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Four weeks from today, that puts at...
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: The middle of July.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: July 25th.
MR. MOORE: That is okay by us.
MS. MOORE: Bill, we are away.
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MR. MOORE: No, we are not. We are back. My poor wife is so eager to go to her home
country and see her home city that she thinks....we will be back on August 9th. Uh,
September.. .July 9th. We are back July 9th. July 25th is fine. Thank you.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: I wonder, Bill, if you could address this question that has been
raised by a couple of the people who have spoken about, including Jim King, about where was
the structure and the columns, the posts and so forth?
MR. MOORE: Okay.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: If you have anything to say (inaudible)
MR. MOORE: I will get information on that. What do I have to show, no, I can't, I will go out
and get you pictures and whatever information we can get to try and answer that.
COUNCILMAN EDWARDS: The argument has been made that the structure is not in the same,
my indication is that it is not in the same place that it was.
MR. MOORE: No, I think the Trustees resolved that and did corne to the conclusion, the deck as
it got put out was put too big and was cut back. It did cross the line by a little bit but I can
address that. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. Motion to close the hearing.
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Public Hearing # 2
SET JUNE 20, 2006 AT 5:00 PM., SOUTHOLD TOWN HALL As THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A
PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO VOLUNTEER FIREFlGHTERT AX EXEMPTION LOCAL
LAW
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN there has been presented to the
Town Board of the Town of South old, Suffolk County, New York, on the 9th day of May, 2006 a
Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Extendinl!: the Tax Exemption for
Unremarried Spouses of Deceased Firefil!:hters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line of
Dutv" AND
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of South old will hold a public
hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,
New York, on the 20th day of June, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at which time all interested persons will
be given an opportunity to be heard.
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The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Extendinl!. the Tax Exemption
for Un-remarried Spouses of Deceased Firefil!.hters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line
of Dutv" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO._2006
A Local Law in relation to Extending the Tax Exemption for Un-remarried Spouses of
Deceased Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Killed in Line of Duty.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
I. Purpose. The amendments to this local law are intended to permit the Board of
Assessors to extend the Real Property tax exemption granted to the un-remarried spouses of
volunteer fire fighters and ambulance workers who are killed in the line of duty. In support of
these vitally necessary volunteers and their efforts to preserve the health, safety and welfare of
the citizens of the Town of Southold, the Town Board finds it appropriate to extend such tax
exemptions to their un-remarried spouses in the event of such tragedy.
II. Chapter 85 of the Code of the Town of South old is hereby amended as follows:
985-13. Un-remarried spouses of volunteer firefighters or volunteer ambulance workers killed in
line of duty.
Any exemption granted under 9 85-11 to an enrolled member of an incorporated volunteer fire
company, fire department, or incorporated volunteer ambulance service, shall be extended to
such deceased enrolled member's un-remarried spouse if such member is killed in the line of
duty; provided, however, that:
A. Such un-remarried spouse is certified by the authority having jurisdiction for the incorporated
volunteer fire company, fire department or incorporated volunteer ambulance service as an
un-remarried spouse of an enrolled member of such incorporated volunteer fire company, fire
department or incorporated voluntary ambulance service who was killed in the line of duty;
and
B. Such deceased volunteer had been an enrolled member for at least five years; and
C. Such deceased volunteer had been receiving the exemption prior to his or her death.
9 85-14. Applicability.
Section 85-14 shall apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates
occurring on or after January I, 2006.
III. Severability.
The provisions of this local law are severable. If any provision of this local law is found
invalid, such finding shall not affect the validity of this local law as a whole or any part or
provision hereof other than the provision so found to be invalid.
IV. Effective Date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon its filing in the office of the Secretary of
State in accordance with Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
This local law has appeared as a legal in the local newspaper and it has appeared on the Town
Clerk's bulletin board outside. I have no significant communications that would affect the
Board in passing or not passing this resolution.
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SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody like to comment on this legislation? This
exemption? Barring none, I would like to say that I am going to support this and I truly hope
that this is an exemption no one every qualifies for because it would mean that they had lost a
spouse in the line of duty. I will close this public hearing.
Vote Record - Public Hearirw-#2
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
Albert Krupski Jr. Voter iii 0 0 0
0 Adjourned William P. Edwards Seconder iii 0 0 0
Daniel C. Ross . Voter iii 0 0 0
iii Closed Thomas H. Wickham L)J1itia~(}i iii 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Voter iii 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter iii , 0 0 0
Public Hearing # 3
SET JUNE 20, 2006 AT 5:05 P.M. AT THE SOUTHOLD TOWN HALL, SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK As
THE TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED, "A
LOCAL LAW IN RELA nON TO AMENDMENTS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT"
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, there has been presented to the
Town Board of the Town of South old, Suffolk County, New York, on the 23'd day of May, 2006
a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housinl!:
District", AND
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of South old will
hold a public hearinl!: on the aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall 53095 Main
Road. Southold. New York. on the 20th day of June. 2006 at 5:05 p.m. at which time all
interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to the Affordable
Housinl!: District" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. OF 2006
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to the Affordable Housing
District".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
Section I. Purpose.
The Town Board is including a definition of Net Worth, as the term is used in the
legislation but not defined. Additionally, a provision is included in the Zoning District to allow
for the variance of regulations applicable to the AHD depending on the requirements imposed by
subsidy sources in a specific development. Further, this Local Law imposes a maintenance and
upkeep requirement in the AHD District, punishable by a fine.
Section 2. Code Amendment.
9100-51. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, the following terms, phrases and words shall have the
following meanings:
NET WORTH- Net Worth of an applicant shall include all liQuid assets less debt. LiQuid assets
shall not include sheltered assets. trusts. Individual Retirement Accounts (IRA's). 401k's and all
other federallv recognized tax deferred vehicles.
& I 00-56. General regulations and reQuirements.
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G. The Regulations and general provisions of this Chapter mav be varied at the
discretion of the Town Board based on the reQuirements of subsidv sources of a specific
development.
& 1 00-59. Maintenance and Upkeep.
A. A dwelling unit and premises created in the AHD Zoning District after January 1.
2006. shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Propertv Maintenance Code
of New York State.
B. Failure to complv with this Section shall be a violation punishable bv a fine of not
less than $250.00 and not more than $1.000.00.
S 100-'w.60 Penalties for offenses.
Any violation of any provision of this Article shall be punishable in the following
manner:
A.
B.
First offense: by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.
Second offense and for any offense thereafter: by a fine of not less
than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 for each offense.
Any offense under this article may be punishable by revocation of an
existing certificate of occupancy.
Any individual who has violated covenants and resolutions imposed
pursuant to this Article shall be prohibited from further participation in
ownership opportunities and benefits within an approved AHD district.
SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by
any court or competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this
law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
VI. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by law.
C.
D.
V.
I have that it has appeared as a legal in the local newspaper, it has appeared out there on the
Town Clerk's bulletin board. I believe there are no other communications about this law.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody like to comment on this particular law? (No
response) Close the hearing.
IY" Vote: Record. Public Hearllll #3
Yes/Aye NolNay Abstain Absent
Albert Krupski Jr. Voter Ii! 0 0 0
0 Adjourned William P. Edwards Voter Ii! 0 0 0
Ii! Closed Daniel C, Ross Seconder Ii! 0 0 0
Thomas H. Wickham Voter Ii! 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Initiatof Ii! 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii! 0 0 0
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Public Hearing # 4
SET JUNE 20, 2006 AT 5:10 P.M., SOUTHOLD TOWN HALL, SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK As THE
TIME AND PLACE TO HOLD A PuBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED LOCAL LAW ENTITLED, "A
LOCAL LAW IN RELATION TO THE RENUMBERING OF THE CODE OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD"
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN there has been presented to the
Town Board of the Town of South old, Suffolk County, New York, on the 23rd day of May, 2006
a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation to the Renumberinl!: of the Code of the Town
of Southold", AND
NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of South old will
hold a public hearinl!: on the aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall. 53095 Main
Road. Southold. New York. on the 20th day of June. 2006 at 5:10 p.m. at which time all
interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to the Renumberinl!: of the Code
of the Town of Southold" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. OF 2006
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to the Renumbering of the Code of the Town of
Southold".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of South old as follows:
ARTICLE II
Adoption of Renumbered 2006 Code
~ 1-14. Legislative intent. The local laws and legislation of the Town of Southold of a general
and permanent nature, including the 1973 Code adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, as revised, codified and consolidated into chapters, articles and sections by General
Code Publishers Corp., as set forth in the Derivation Table below, and as renumbered to consist
of Chapters I through 280, together with an Appendix, are hereby approved, adopted, ordained
and enacted as the "Code of the Town of Southold," hereafter known and referred to as the
"Code."
Chanter/Title From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Ch. I, General Provisions
Art. I, Adoption of Code Ch. I, Art. I
Art. II, Adoption of Renumbered 2006 Code NLP; see Ch. I, Art. II
Ch. 4, Assessors
Art. I, Election Ch. 9, Art. I
Art II, Number Ch. 9, Art. II
Ch. 6, Community Preservation Fund
Art. I, Southold Community Preservation Fund Ch. 17, Art. I
Art. II, Southold Community Preservation Project Plan Ch. 17, Art. II
Art. III, Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board Ch. I 7, Art. III
Art. IV, Two-Percent Real Estate Transfer Tax Ch. 17, Art. IV
Ch. 7, Committees, Appointment of Ch.13
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ChaDter/TitIe From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Ch. 8, Defense and Indemnification of Employees Ch.21
Ch. 10, Ethics, Code of Ch.26
Ch. II, Expenses of Town Officers Ch.30
Ch 14, Local Laws, Adoption of Ch.38
Ch. 16, Officers and Employees
Art. I, Town Clerk Ch. 42, Art. I
Art. II, Superintendent of Highways Ch. 42, Art. II
Ch. 18, Police Department Ch.51
Ch. 22, Transportation Access Management Ch.64
Ch. 24, Alarm Systems Ch.75
Ch. 25, Agricultural Lands Preservation Ch.70
Ch. 26, Appearance Tickets Ch.5
Ch. 28, Bicycles Ch.88
Ch. 30, Bingo and Games of Chance
Art. I, Bingo Ch. 92, Art. I
Art. II, Games of Chance Ch. 92, Art. II
Ch. 32, Boats, Docks and Wharves
Art. I, Obstruction and Use of Town Waters Ch. 96, Art. I
Art. II, Public Docks Ch. 96, Art. II
Art. III, Boats Ch. 96, Art. III
Art. IV, Floating Homes Ch. 96, Art. IV
Art. V, Administration and Enforcement Ch. 96, Art. V
Ch. 33, Fishers Island Harbor Management Ch.157
Ch. 36, Burning, Outdoor Ch.104
Ch. 37, Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Ch. III
Ch. 38, Dogs
Art. I, General Regulations Ch. 83, Art. II
Art. II, Fees Ch. 83, Art. III
Ch. 39, Domestic Partnerships Ch.121
Ch. 41, Ducks Ch. 83, Art. I
Ch. 43, Electrical Inspections Ch.126
Ch. 44, Environmental Quality Review Ch. 130
Ch. 44A, Filming Ch. 139
Ch. 45, Fire Prevention and Building Code, Uniform Ch. 144
Ch. 46, Flood Damage Prevention Ch. 148
Ch. 47, Farm Stands Ch. 135
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Chapterffitle From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Ch. 48, Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse Ch. 233, Art. I
Ch. 49, Highway Defects, Notice of Ch. 237, Art. I
Ch. 54, Junkyards Ch. 166
Ch.56, Landmark Preservation Ch. 170
Ch. 57, Littering Ch.174
Ch. 58, Notice of Public Hearing Ch.55
Ch. 59, Open Space Preservation Ch.185
Ch. 60, Motor-Driven Vehicles Ch. 264, Art. II
Ch. 62, Parks and Recreation Areas
Art. I, Use Regulations and Restrictions Ch. 193, Art. I
Ch. 65, Parking at Beaches Ch. 189, Art. I
Ch. 67, Peace and Good Order
Art. I, Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages Ch. 79, Art. I
Ch. 69, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Retail Ch. 197
Merchants
Ch. 71, Public Entertainment and Special Events Ch. 205
Ch. 72, Records Management Ch. 59, Art. II
Ch. 73, Records, Public Access to Ch. 59, Art. I
Ch. 74, Salvaging Centers Ch.211
Ch. 75, Scavenger Wastes Ch. 215, Art. I
Ch. 76, Sewers
Art. I, Sewer Use Ch. 215, Art. II
Art. II, Rents and Charges Ch. 215, Art. III
Ch. 77, Shellfish
Art. I, Catching of Shrimp Ch. 219, Art. I
Art. II, Taking of Shellfish and Eels Ch. 219, Art. II
Ch. 80, Sidewalks Ch. 237, Art. III
Ch. 81, Soil Removal Ch. 228
Ch. 83, Street Excavations Ch. 237, Art. II
Ch. 84, Street Numbering; Addresses Ch. 237, Art. IV
Ch. 85, Taxation
Art. I, Senior Citizen Exemption Ch. 245, Art. I
Art. II, Business Investment Exemption Ch. 245, Art. II
Art. III, Veterans' Exemption Ch. 245, Art. III
Art. IV, Exemption for Disabled Persons With Limited Ch. 245, Art. IV
Income
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Chapter/Title From 1973 Code Location in 2006 Code
Art. V, Exemption for Volunteer Fire Fighters and Ch. 245, Art. V
Ambulance Workers
Ch. 86, Tobacco Advertising Ch. 249
Ch. 87, Transfer of Development Rights Ch. 117
Ch. 88, Tourist and Trailer Camps
Art. I, General Regulations Ch. 253, Art. I
Art. II, Recreational Vehicle Parks Ch. 253, Art. II
Ch. 89, Unlicensed Motor-Driven Vehicles Ch. 264, Art. I
Ch. 90, Unsafe Buildings Ch.IOO
Ch. 92, Vehicles and Traffic Ch.260
Ch. 95, Waterfront Consistency Review Ch. 268
Ch. 97, Wetlands and Shoreline Ch. 275
Ch. 98, Housing Fund Ch.34
Ch. 100, Zoning Ch. 280
APPENDIX
Ch. AI05, Grievance Procedures Ch. 47, Art. I
Ch. A106, Subdivision of Land Ch. 240
Ch. A107, Police Department Rules and Regulations Ch. A290
Ch. A108, Highway Specifications Ch.161
~ 1-15. Nonsubstantive changes in previously adopted legislation.
In compiling and preparing the legislation and 1973 Code for publication as the 2006 Code of
the Town of Southold, no changes in the meaning or intent of such ordinances have been made.
Certain grammatical changes and other minor nonsubstantive changes were made in one or more
of said pieces of legislation. Chapters, articles and sections have been renumbered pursuant to
the table in ~ 1-14, including all internal references and cross-references. It is the intention of the
Town Board that all such changes be adopted as part of the Code as if the ordinances had been
previously formally amended to read as such.
~ 1-16. Continuation of provisions.
A. The provisions of the Code, insofar as they are substantively the same as those of
local laws, ordinances and resolutions in force immediately prior to the enactment of the Code by
this local law, are intended as a continuation of such local laws, ordinances and resolutions and
not as new enactments, and the effectiveness of such provisions shall date from the date of
adoption of the prior local law, ordinance or resolution. All such provisions are hereby continued
in full force and effect and are hereby reaffirmed as to their adoption by the Town Board of the
Town of Southold, and it is the intention of said Board that each such provision contained within
the Code is hereby reaffirmed as it appears in said Code.
B. For purposes of transition from the 1973 Code to this Code, any reference to a chapter
of section number from the 1973 Code on or in any form, license, permit, ticket or other Town
document shall be deemed to refer to the corresponding chapter or section in this code until such
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form, license, permit, ticket or other Town document is revised or reprinted to refer to the
numbering in this code.
~ 1-17. Incorporation of provisions into Code.
The provisions of this local law are hereby made Article II of Chapter I of the Code of the
Town of Southold, such local law to be entitled "General Provisions, Article II, Adoption of
Renumbered 2006 Code," and the sections of this local law shall be numbered 99 1-14 to 1-18,
inclusive.
~ 1-18. When effective.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State of the State
of New York.
I don't believe that there are any additional comments about this and it has appeared as a legal in
the newspaper and it has appeared on the Town Clerk's bulletin board outside.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody like to comment on this public hearing? (No
response) Close the hearing.
Vote Record - Public Heario.;-#4
Ves/,.\y<<: N~~IlY Abstain Absent
AlbertI{rupsld Jr. L.Y.o~_~ 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adjourned William P. Edwards Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Daniel C. Ross Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
1<1 Closed Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Public Hearing # 5
SET JUNE 20, 2006 AT 5:15 P.M., SOUTHOLD TOWN HALL, As THE TIME AND PLACE FORA
PuBLIC HEARING ON THE PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE - C&D REALTY
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to the provisions
of Chapter 59 (Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 6 (2% Community Preservation Fund) of
the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of South old hereby sets Tuesdav. June 20. 2006.
at 5:15 p.m.. Southold Town Hall. 53095 Main Road, Southold. New York as the time and
place for a public hearine: for the purchase of open space on property currentlv owned bv
C&D Realtv. Said property is identified as SCTM #1000-113-4-1. The address is 3640 Cox
Neck Road, Mattituck, New York, and is located on the southeasterly curve of Cox Neck Road
approximately 260 feet from the intersection of Bergen Avenue and Cox Neck Road in Mattituck
in the R-40 zoning district. The proposed acquisition is for fee title and is approximately 0.75
acre (subject to survey). The property borders on Harold's Branch of Mattituck Inlet.
The property has been offered for sale to the Town of5:15 Southold below fair market value as a
bargain sale. The purchase price for this open space parcel is $200,000.00 (two hundred
thousand dollars).
The property is listed on the Town's 2006 Community Preservation Project Plan List of Eligible
Parcels as land that should be preserved due to its significant wetlands. The property is to be
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purchased for the purpose of the preservation of open space, stormwater remediation and water
quality control.
As per Chapter 87 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of Southold,
Section 87-5, one (1) Sanitary Flow Credit is available upon the Town's purchase of the
property. The transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credit into the Town TDR Bank will not be finalized,
and shall not occur, until the Town closes on the property, and the Town Board passes a
resolution allowing the transfer into the Town TDR Bank.
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above mentioned
parcel ofland is on file in Land Preservation Department, Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375
Route 25, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested person during business
hours.
This has appeared as a legal in the local newspaper and it has appeared as a legal out on the
Town Clerk's bulletin board and I have a memo from Mark Terry, Senior Environmental Planner
and LWRP coordinator, 'To members of the Town Board and Supervisor, The proposed
acquisition is for fee title of about :y.; of an acre, known as the C&D Realty property. The
property borders on Harold's branch in Mattituck Inlet. The proposed action has been reviewed
to Chapter 95, the Waterfront Consistency Review of the Town of Southold and the Local
Waterfront Revitalization policy standards. Based upon the information provided and submitted
to this department, as well as the records available to me, it is my recommendations that the
proposed action is generally consistent with the policy standards of L WRP and is therefore
consistent with it.' And I believe that is the only comment that is in the file for this public
hearing.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody like to comment on the acquisition of this property?
Yes, Melissa.
MELISSA SPIRO, LAND PRESERVATION COORDINATOR: Good evening, Melissa Spiro.
I am the Land Preservation Coordinator, as you know. This hearing is for the Town to purchase
the :y.; of an acre parcel for the purposes of open space preservation, stormwater remediation and
water quality control. The property is currently vacant. For quite some time the Trustees have
recommended that the Town purchase this property and I am sure that they are very happy that
the Town is proceeding to do so. The property is considered non-subdividable, buildable lot and
the landowners have offered it to us at a purchase price of $200,000. This is below the fair
market value and the appraised value of the property. It is hoped that the Town, once we acquire
this property, will be able to use the purchase and the appraised value as a match on future
grants. Both the Committee and I are in favor and the Trustees, in favor of purchasing this
property. Once we acquire it, we will come back before the Town Board to transfer the sanitary
credit and we are hoping to close on this actually next week or the week after.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Would anybody else like to comment? Mr. Wills.
FRANK WILLS: Frank Wills, Mattituck. For general information, is it possible to find out
what the actual appraised value of that property is?
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SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I don't believe that is disclosable.
MR. WILLS: Okay.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I'm sorry. Correct me if I am wrong. Melissa, that is not
disclosable, is it? I would like to point out on this, that what is important about this piece of
property is not just a reduction of the potential of a home going into an environmentally sensitive
area but it is going to playa critical role in stormwater mitigation from getting into the creek.
There is a tremendous road run-off issue in that particular location and that is going to serve in
our needs to mitigate that as a bio- filter etc. to prevent that road run-off from getting into that
sensitive Mattituck Creek Inlet.
COUNCILMAN KRUPSKI: And I would like to thank Melissa for her work on this. This is a
piece of property that has been problematic as far as water quality goes for years. And I would
like to thank the property owners also, for making it available to the Town because this is going
to improve water quality a lot in Mattituck Inlet.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Would anybody else like to comment on this? (No response) Close
the hearing.
./ Vote Record - Public Hearino #5
Y~s/t\:y~ N()!NIIY Abstain Absent
Albert Krupski Jr. Voter 1<1 0 0 0
0 Adjourned William P. Edwards Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Daniel C. Ross Seconder 1<1 0 0 0
1<1 Closed Thomas H. Wickham Voter 1<1 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Initiator 1<1 0 0 0
Scott Russell VOler 1<1 0 0 0
8. Statement
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I will now open up the floor to anybody that would like to comment
on any issue of mutual interest with the Town Board. For discussion of any kind.
MS. W ACHSBERGER: Could I just ask for a little clarification because you said you weren't
approving the resolution to engage Valerie Scopaz today but it would be coming back? The
reason I am asking is that I feel strongly that it is important for the Town to have somebody who
will bring some of those issues into focus, to give the traffic study, Mr. Schneider his marching
orders essentially, and particularly I think it would save money in the long run to focus and
define what his charge is so that it doesn't become ambiguous and possibly cost the Town, cost
you more money in the long run. I think it would be a valuable thing to do and I just wondered
when it will be coming back and on what basis. That was the piece that I didn't understand.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I will tell you, I agree with you but I would hope that within the next
two weeks we can bring back Valerie, oh, I am sorry, we are three weeks away from our next
work session.
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: I would like to work with the Supervisor on this and have her
actually attend a meeting of the Town Board work session. She was not here today. The Board
only received a one plus page broad statement and I wasn't comfortable that we as a Board had
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had a chance to go over it carefully and know precisely the role she would play vis-a-vis that of
Schneider Engineering. But I think that could be sorted out and I am hopeful that we could bring
her on board along the lines that you suggested.
MS. W ACHSBERGER: Great. To whom, I keep getting, people keep talking to me or
accosting me or e-mailing me and saying, oh, you should really consider this and oh, you know,
they have read about this proposal in the papers. Well, this what really should be done and my
marketing experience says you ought to do this and all of that. And I should send all of these on
to somebody for somebody's consideration. To whom...
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I would at this point advise either Mark Terry or Kieran Corcoran,
who are the point men appointed to deal with the Schneider firm. So I would forward those to
them.
MS. W ACHSBERGER: Okay. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Thank you. Any other comments on any issue? (No response)
Motion to adjourn.
9. Adjourn Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that this meeting of the Southold Town Board be and hereby is declared adjourned at 6:20_
P.M.
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Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
-/ Vote Record ~ Adjourn Town Board Meetiol!
Yes/Aye ~olNay Abstain Absent
Albert Krupski Jr. "Voter Ii'l 0 0 0
Ii'l Adopted William P. Edwards Voter Ii'l 0 0 0
0 Defeated Daniel C. Ross Seconder Ii'l 0 0 0
0 Withdrawn Tho'mas H. Wickham Voter Ii'l 0 0 0
Louisa P. Evans Initiator Ii'l 0 0 0
Scott Russell Voter Ii'l 0 0 0
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