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be a permit process, therefore, would like to see it go to all other departments for
input. Supervisor Harris and Councilman Penny also agreed it should be forwarded
to the various agencies for comments, and Councilman Wickham and the Planning and
Zoning Committee will sit down with the Town agencies, and Mr. Hilary and the
Task Force will solicit comments from outside agencies. ---Councilwoman Hussie asked
Mr. Hilary if the corporate body of the Task Force has given the Scenic Roads
proposal their blessing. Mr. Hilary said, yes, and knows this is piecemeal, but on
the basis of the fact that they must apply for grant money, it is important to begin
the process. Councilman Penny said the criteria requires public input for public
support.---Mr. Hilary advised that they are about to begin work on the proposed
questionnaire, and Councilman Wickham asked how much it will cost, including the
consultant's time. He would like to see assistance from volunteers to keep the cost
down.
11: 15 A.M. - Peter Ficini and James McMahon, Director of Program Evaluation, met
with the Town Board. Mr. Ficini stated that he sought assistance from the North
Fork Housing Alliance, under the Southold Town Rehabilitation Program, to have
a new roof put on his home at Terry Lane" Southold. (Councilman Penny excused
himself from the discussion as Mr. Ficini has made purchases from Penny Lumber.)
Mr. Ficini's application was rejected as his financial assets exceed $50,000. He feels
he' is being unfairly treated, as his assets are in a savings account, and if he
withdraws money to repair his roof, that will reduce his interest income. Mr.
McMahon explained the purpose of the rehabilitation program, and the majority of
the people assisted were living strictly on Social Security with no money in the
bank. The Board advised Mr. Ficini they would take his request under advisement
and make a decision in the near future.
11 :55 A.M. - For Discussion Items': (1) Authorize the release of the Letter of
Credit placed with the Town to protect the NYS Affordable Housing Corporation in
the event of a foreclosure of the Southold Villas Affordable Housing Project (see
resolution no. 18). (2), (3), (4), (5) all pertain to appointment of personnel and
therefore held for Executive Session (3:30 P.M.) (6) Travel expenses incurred by
Victor Lessard due to Zahra' trial. Board agreed to pay for lunches, subject to
verification. (7) Receipt of bills from AT&T for two dedicated lines from Fishers
Island Utility to, Vital Link (equivalent to E911 service) and a request that the Town
pay the $1,300 monthly charge. Justice Edwards asked that this be held, and he will
have further information from Tom Doherty, President of the Fishers Island Utility
Company, for the May 20th meeting. (8) Request permission for Town Attorneys
to attend a Public Sector Labor Relations seminar (see resolution no. 19). (9)
Request permission for Town Attorneys to attend a Tort and Land Use Actions
seminar (see resolution no. 20). (10) Proposed "Local Law in Relation to
Excavations" (see resolutions 21 & 22); proposed "Local Law in Relation to Special
Exception Uses" (see resolution no. 23); proposed "Local Law in Relation to Building
Setbacks Adjacent to Water Bodies and Wetlands" (see resolutions 24 & 25). With
respect to the aforesaid proposed Local Laws, Councilman Wickham said he would
like to see something in writing providing for legislative intent. (11) Appointment
of seasonal mosquito control employees for Fishers Island (see resolution no. 26 ). (12)
Councilwoman Hussie asked the Board to set a date to bring the Scenic Roads
Program before the public. Councilman Penny said Richard Hilary has agreed his
group will spearhead this, so they should ask him what date will be agreeable for
the Task Force. He said he will have the Supervisor contact Mr. Hilary and make
him aware of the Town Board's intentions for him to proceed.
12:50 P.M. - Recess for lunch.
2:35 P.M. - Work Session reconvened. Board continued For Discussion Items: (13)
Councilwoman Hussie would like the Town Attorney's office to research anew how
to "zone out" fast food restaurants. She has researched extensively across the
country, but is unable to come up with a solution. Councilman Penny said he would
like to have this question on the Stewardship Task Force poll and find out how the
general public really feels about fast food restaurants. Councilman Wickham said
that at the last meeting it was agreed that the Planning and Zoning Committee would
look at available sites. The Board' was polled and there were not enough votes for
the Planning and Zoning Committee look at the question, but there were five votes
to put the question on the questionnaire. (14) Proposed resolution for two month
,amnesty' period for certain temporary signs as suggested by Councilman Penny (see
resolution no. 27). Councilman Wickham said he objected strenuously to the whole
procedure. The ad placed in the newspapers by Councilman Penny was not consistent
with what the Board agreed on two weeks ago-there was no agreement on an amnesty
period. Councilman Penny there there was a two and one-half hour meeting on the
sign question last week, and as a result amnesty .was suggested. He polled the
Board and four members agreed, and that is why it was in the newspaper ad. (15)