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Home My WebLink About1996-1997 . :1 . . ~.I. ~ ~ --=~ ------ ~ ----- -" - ./~;=- ? - --- ~ .- - ~ .-" -.... ~\ ::::-- -.. /-="~ ~~ ---- - -~ --- --- -............._~. Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Reports of Island Organizations 1996-1997 Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Reports of Island Organizations 1996 - 1997 . . TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ Organization 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 11 12 16 17 18 19 21 23 25 27 32 35 36 37 39 43 Fishers Island Civic Association Fishers Island Harbor Committee Police Advisory Committee Senior Citizen Committee FICA's Treasurer's Report Rodent Control Fishers Island Conservancy Fishers Island Emergency Management Henry L. Ferguson Museum Island Concerts Fishers Island Cemeteries Sanger Fund Fishers Island School District Fort H. G. Wright Association Town Justice Report Fishers Island Garbage & Refuse District Fishers Island Fire District Island Health Project Fishers Island Library Association Walsh Park Fishers Island Development Corp. Island People's Project Fishers Island Ferry District . This year's cover drawing was done by magnet student, Josh Flowers. Thanks, Josh!! FISHERS I P. O. Box 464 ~SSOCIATION 06390 516-788-7029 . July 1997 . Dear Fishers Islander, Sally Cashel It is very important that everyone on the Island be able to receive timely information about current events that take place on our Island. It is the mission of the Fishers Island Civic Association to try and make available to you this information. We do this through the minutes from our four quarterly meetings, through the availability of the Fishers Island Gazette and through this publication, our annual report. Unfortunately some people do not take the time to read any of these publications and then complain when important decisions are made about topics which have been discussed in detail in one or more of these forums. A great amount of effort has been put into articles by members of various organizations on the Island in order to bring you up to date on their important activities, and we want to thank all of the many volunteers who give so much of their time to benefit Fishers Island. In turn we hope that everyone will make the effort to spend a few minutes reading the many interesting contributions to this annual report. President John W. Mettler, III Vice-Presidents Lee Hanley Nancy Hunt See. / Treas. Deborah Dixon Chris Edwards Carol Giles Stephanie Hall As most of you know we have been trying our best to wrestle with Joseph Henderson some critical problems that don't seem to go away: water pollution and the unconscionable dumping of toxic east in our surrounding waters, fighting Jack Hesse bureaucrats in the New York State DEC regarding the intelligent use of a $100,000 natural resources damage award and attempting to find a long term William Peishoff solution to the FI ferry parking problems in New London. Some of the more current topics that we are hoping to help find solutions to are the lack of Carol RIdgway rental housing available on the island, the improvement of roads and sidewalks, traffic safety and the effective use of our law enforcement LoUisa Evans . ... personnel and the future of the East End bike path. (ex-olflclo) . As you well know the Fishers Island Civic Association is YOUR organization. We are the only forum on the Island where anyone can voice their opinion or raise a question about almost anything. We make our requests to our representative, Louisa Evans, who serves on the board of the town of Southold, which is the governing organization for Fishers Island. We also try to work with the organizations of the Island to try and help them -/.. in any way possible. These include the H Conservancy, H Ferry District, the H Garbage and Refuse District, HDCO and many others. In addition to the above, the Fishers Island Civic Association has a number of subcommittees that address certain critical areas that are of primary importance to the Island. A brief description of these committees follows: . . Fishers Island Harbor Committee The Southold Town-appointed committee continues to be responsible for assignment of mooring and anchomge locations. After several years of work, the Committee recently completed the Fishers Island Harbor Management Plan outlining recommended policies and regulations for water dependent uses at Fishers Island. The Plan was officially approved in February and will soon be codified within Southold Town Code. The Committee, which was reappointed in May by the Southold Town Board for terms of up to five years as outlined in the Plan includes the following: Leslie Gass, for the Fishers Island Civic Association; Harris Parsons, Sr., for the Fishers Island Club; Margie Purnell for the Fishers Island Conservancy; Bill Ridway for HDCO and Hay Harbor Property Owners' Association; Steve Malinowski, for the Fishers Island Fire Department and aquaculture interests; Ken Edwards, Jr., for the Fishers island Lobstermen's Association; Fmnk Bohlen for the Fishers Island Yacht Club; Chippy duPont for the Goose Island Corpomtion and Pimte's Cove Marine; Tom Johnson for the Hay Harbor Club; Allie Raridon for Island Peoples' Project; Elby Burr and Scudder Sinclair as West Harbor Property Owners; Bobsie Macleod, as a Hay Harbor property owner. Ex-officio members are Justice Louisa Evans and Bay Constables, Tom Doherty and Dick Hale. Police Advisory Committee This committee's objective is to coordinate information between law enforcement agencies and the community. Only by communicating concerns, complaints or ideas directly to the committee regarding enforcement issues on the Island can this committee accomplish this objective. . ....,2..- Members of this committee are Speedy Mettler; Harris Parsons, Sr. and Peter Burr. . Senior Citizens Committee This committee continues to meet and provide guidance and assistance to Town-appointed Senior Citizen Aide, Jim Wall. Mr. Wall coordinates volunteer efforts to meet the needs of Island Senior Citizens and writes the Senior Newsletter. The Committee also arranges social gatherings such as monthly luncheons with different themes and topics of interest. Members of the Committee are Cookie Edward's, Louisa Evans, Patty Faulkner and Petey Haase. **************** Please do not forget Town Father's Day on Wednesday, August 13th at the School when representatives of federal, state and local agencies visit the Island with the Southold Town board. This is a great opportunity to address concerns you have on virtually any issue. Civic Association Quarterly Meeting dates are as follows: Saturday, August 2, 1997, at 4:00 PM at the Beach Club Saturday, October 12, 1997 at 4:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 1998 at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 26, 1998 at 4:00 PM Sarah Malinowski has resigned as the SecretaryITreasurer of the Civic Association. It is with great appreciation that the Board of the Civic Association recognizes her years of excellent service. Board Members Speedy Mettler, President '99; Sally Cashel, '99; Chris Edwards, '98; Carol Giles, '98; Stephanie Hall, '97; Lee Hanley, Vice President, '98; Joe Henderson, '98; Jack Hesse, '98; Nancy Hunt, Vice President, "97; Will Peishoff, '97; Carol Ridgway, '99. Louisa Evans, ex-officio; Debbie Dixon, Secretar)llTreasurer. -.1- FICA'S TREASURER'S REPORT July 1, 1996 Total Cash Balance $18,838.37 . Checkbook 4,877.97 Money Market 13,960.40 Income: Dues & Contributions 13,745.00 Senior Program - Daffodils & Drinks 900.00 Money Market Interest 383.24 Total Income $15,028.24 Expenses: Administration 1,060.48 Administrative Salary 2,200.00 Annual Report 1,697.62 Appeal 318.15 Bank Charges 112.45 Building Maintenance 196.00 Charitable Donation - Walsh Park Open 100.00 DEC Damage Expenses 284.85 Gazette 4,000.00 Harbor Committee 229.11 Insurance 502.00 LUAC 400.00 Membership 40.00 Minutes 769.79 PAC 337.55 Rodent Control 176.00 Senior Committee - Luncheons, etc. 207.56 Subscription 44.00 Utilities 1,872.62 Christmas Lights Contest 90.00 Total Expenses $14,638.18 Cash Balance Checkbook Balance 4,884.79 Money Market Balance 14,343.64 June 30, 1997 Total Cash Balance $19,928.43 -4' FISHERS ISLAND ~IVI~ ..."SSO~IATION RODENT~ONTROLPROGRAM . , . Dear Fishers Islander, In starting, I would like to thank you for reading this note in the first place. It is reassuring to know that SOMEONE actually reads through this booklet! To continue... The Fishers Island Civic Association Rodent Control Program distributes a form of rodenticide which is designed to use in feeder stations which are placed where rats and mice might go when looking for food. The poison is paid for by the Association and available free of charge to anyone who wants some. The feeder boxes are made and sold by students at the Fishers Island School as a fund raiser and community service. They cost $20.00 each and will last for several years. These attractive plywood boxes are guaranteed to hold a full dose of poison, and will complement just about any yard or building. To get one or more, please call the school at 788-7444. If you already have a feeder and would just like some rodenticide, please contact me by telephone (788-7514) or drop by the Hay Harbor Golf Course during the day. (That is where the poison is stored, safely inside the pesticide room in the maintenance building.) In conclusion, I would like to thank the Hay Harbor Club for letting me keep the stuff there, and to remind everyone that even a clean house can attract a dirty rat. So don't delay -- get your rat feeder today!! And, be sure to read all the other great reports in this publication, too! Hoping your yard is rodent-free, yours truly... Dave Denison, Rodent Control Program Coordinator -5- FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. BOX 553 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 . ANNUAL REPORT 1996-97 .' Dear Fishers Islander: This past year, as many of you can well imagine, has been the busiest in the history of the Conservancy. Several major undertakings and several minor ones have fully occupied both our Executive Committee and the remainder of our Board over the past nine months. A brief summary of these events, updated to roughly the 20th of June, 1997, is added to this introduction. (1) The hazardous waste dredging and dumping matter in eastern Long Island Sound is finally moving toward a resolution. Last fall's fund-raising gave us just enough money to proceed, and we have been ready since mid-February to return to Court. Various legal and jUdicial delays since then, however, have been somewhat frustrating, but have by no means dampened our resolve to pursue the matter to a conclusion - particularly since two of the Island's top lawyer-Iitigators (Bob Geniesse and Henry King) have joined our own Barry Bryan in reviewing our strategy and encouraging our case to proceed. In the wings, of course, lie more plans for dredging and dumping toxic waste near our shores - plans that need to be neutralized if possible, by October 1 st - the date under law that dredging and dumping can begin. Currently, we have a Court date scheduled for July 25th, a date we intend to keep. In the meantime we have been approached by lawyers for the other side to see if pre-trial settlement is possible. We feel such a settlement is indeed possible, but because we feel our case is such a strong one we have no intention of selling our birthright for a mess of pottage. So we will certainly meet with the opposition if they wish it, but we will also negotiate from a position of strength - not weakness. All Fishers Islanders will be informed of the outcome - and our own thanks once more to those who have backed us in realizing that further toxic waste dredging and dumping so close to Fishers Island is not only contrary to the Ocean Dumping Act, but dangerously pollutive to all of eastern Long Island Sound, not just our immediate area. (2) Though FIDCO has not yet sought formal approvals or permits for its projected "Bike Path" down the middle of the Island, the Conservancy announced in January of this year that it would retain a New York State certified , -6- . biologist and botanical consultant to review the planned roadside area of the pathway to see whether or not the project places in danger any of the habitats of the 40-odd rare and endangered species of plant and animal life that call Fishers Island their home. The consultant involved will be Dr. Gordon Tucker, a frequent visitor to the Island who is well acquainted with its wildlife flora and fauna. Dr. Tucker for some years has been affiliated with the New York State Museum and is at present on the faculty of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. His report to the Conservancy Board will be strictly scientific, and any subsequent Conservancy report will be based on such scientific findings. (3) Again as almost all Fishers Islanders know, a letter-poll was signed and sent out by the Conservancy, the Civic Association and the Lobster-fishery leaders in early spring. The poll was sent to nearly every Island resident and/or property owner. The letter outlined a major shortage of bait-fish (bunker) around the Island as well as a shortage of many game fish. The poll (with return card attached) was to gauge popular opinion on the feasibility of prohibiting trawling (and consequent over-fishing) in roughly a one mile buffer zone surrounding Fishers Island. The response received was truly overwhelming with a 420 to 7 vote in favor of the trawling ban and buffer zone. We are hoping that the politicians in Albany are noticing this 60 to 1 ratio in favor of the proposal by the Island community, and that action can soon be taken that will at least ameliorate to some degree the fish shortages that in recent years have crippled the Island's once abundant resources, even to the extent of hurting the valuable Osprey's ability to feed its young. (4) Last fall, many resident Islanders remember that in September we not only had a rainfall-fed explosion of mosquitoes due to hurricane near-misses, we also had a scare because of the presence of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus in some Connecticut swamp mosquitoes. Even though no human cases of this dangerous viral infection were reported in Connecticut or elsewhere, there was still some worry that somehow the peril could spread to Fishers Island. The Conservancy here led the way by (a) getting the college-bound Mosquito Girls back to Fishers Island on an emergency basis for monitoring and field work in mosquito control; and (b) getting Suffolk County health authorities to supervise both mosquito control efforts and field testing for the possible presence of the dangerous virus. Though nearly 30 different species of mosquito inhabit Fishers Island, we were ~ lucky in that non.e of the thousands tested carried the EEE virus. Just to be sure, the Island this summer was encouraged by Suffolk County to set up a mini-lab for mosquito identification, and subsequent monetary arrangements have been made by the County to at least pay for the Mosquito Girls to do the leg work. Private funds, however, need to be raised by the Conservancy to pay for the lab equipment - microscope, slides, etc. If anyone is interested in helping raise this sum (a few thousand dollars will do it), please contact the Conservancy during July and/or ....1- August. Needless to say, we have always been concerned with the Island's health and welfare, and we will continue along the lines of solving these environmentally related public health problems to the very utmost of our abilities. (5) Despite the drain caused by essential legal and other environmental testing regarding the Navy dumping matter, the Conservancy has maintained a solid balance sheet over the past year. Make no mistake, however, the $45.000 remaining in our surplus account as of late June (we have no debts outstanding) is earmarked primarily for our legal defense efforts to save eastern Long Island Sound from further contamination by dredge-dumping of toxic waste. Both our "city" lawyers and our Island legal advisors have told us to be ready for any eventuality. Our law case has never been dismissed, is very much alive and adds new evidence and legal points on a monthly basis. Even negotiations cost money these days, but the strong consensus among us is to keep at it until a clear-cut verdict and/or settlement is reached. Better we do this now than wait another twenty years and have our children fight the battle all over again. New dumpings of toxic material are very much in the works and we would not be true to our mission or our responsibility to the Island if we somehow neglected or gave up on these vital environmental matters so essential to the Island's well being. Our thanks, in summation, to all those who have helped us over the past two years. Further updates will be sent out later this summer, as well as in our usual fund-raiser in the early fall. Our gratitude to you all, and by all means come to our Annual Meeting, now scheduled for Saturday afternoon, August 16th at 4 p.m. at the School. John H. Thatcher, Jr. - President The Fishers Island Conservancy Board Mrs. J. Truman Bidwell Mr. George (Geb) Cook Mrs. William Faulkner Mrs. W. Boulton Kelly Mrs. Gordon S. Murphy Mrs. Charles E. M. Rentschler Miss Marguerite Purnell Mr. John H. Thatcher, Jr. Mr. Miner Warner Mrs. Bernard Rafferty (Honorary) Mr. Barry Bryan Mr. Reynolds duPont, Jr. Mr. Edwin Horning Mrs. Henry Luce, III Mr. J. Herbert Ogden Ms. Rachel Schmader Mrs. William C. Scott Mrs. Robert E. Wall Mrs. Harold Williamson, Jr. ...1- FISHERS ISLAND CONVERV ANCY, INC. STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES - CASH BASIS FOR THE YEARS ENDED . BEGINNING BALANCE (ASSETS) REVENUES: Gifts and Grants Interest Income Gain of sale of marketable security TOTAL REVENUES OPERATING EXPENSES: Professional Fees Environmental Expenses Printing Publications, Dues & Supscriptions Office Expense Filing Fees TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ENDING BALANCE (ASSETS) -'I' DECEMBER 3] .l.226. $ 33,357 122,637 226 122,863 89,949 1 ],542 2,863 443 1,620 35 106,452 $ 49,768 l.22i $ 55,760 $126,387 542 200 127,129 128,247 16,245 3,622 395 973 50 149,532 $ 33,357 FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. FINANCIAL STATEMENT - CASH BASIS - 1st & 2nd QUARTERS . FOR THE PERIOD 1/1/97 - 6/30/97 . BEGINNING BALANCE $49,768.00 RECEIPTS Donations Mosquito Program Grant Interest 7,874.81 1,500.00 168.86 TOTAL RECEIPTS 9,543.67 EXPENSES Legal Fees Postage Travel Expenses - Witness Deposition Mosquito Program Accounting Printing Supplies Secretarial Services Mosquito Program - Vacuum Experiment State Filing Fees 5,608.59 578.08 254.31 2,000.00 1,350.00 1,038.88 136.62 427.50 476.27 35.00 TOTAL EXPENSES 11,905.25 ENDING BALANCE $47,406.42 -If} .. FISHERS ISLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Alan R. Thibodeau, Deputy Emergency Manager Home 788-7063, EOC 788-7997 . Dear Fellow Islanders, It is my fourth year as Deputy Emergency Manager, and luckily my services have been minimal at best. I had mentioned last year that we were in the process of re-writing our Nuclear Incident Plan, and despite hopes of having it completed by year end, we find ourselves still working on it. New York State officials have made several trips to the island to meet with Judge Evans and myself; as well as, working closely with our Town counterparts and the State of Connecticut. A rough draft of the plan should be written soon. We had hoped to have the plan approved by this years exercise, unfortunately it will not. For those that might be interested, this year's FEMA evaluated drill will be held in August. During the exercise, the Emergency Sirens will be activated. I will be posting notices of the day and time, so as not to cause any confusion. For those who were here last Labor Day Weekend, you would remember the stir that a hurricane coming up the coast caused. The Emergency Operation Center was partially activated, and we held a planning meeting of Island organizations. I was happy to see the certainty and dedication that everyone showed that weekend. Happily, the storm tumed out to sea and spared the East Coast. For this Hurricane Season, they have predicted eleven named storms and seven hurricanes, three of which will be intense. If you hear that a storm may head in our direction, it is best to plan a few days ahead as to what your course of action may be. Remember, a hurricane is not a reason for a party, and if the island is hit, many of the island services will be interrupted for a span of time. Please check with the Ferry District as to their plans for boat runs and if you do plan to stay, follow the hints on the third page of the Telephone Directory. Once again I would like to thank all the volunteers who assist me and Judge Evans and the Town Board for their support. Lastly, I wish everyone has a safe and happy summer. Sincerely yours, tl&~K:2~ Alan R. Thibodeau Deputy Emergency Manager _11- The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 Museum: (516) 788-7239 Curator: (516) 788-7293 1997 Annual Report The Henry L Ferguson Museum was chartered by the State of New York in 1960. Its mission is to provide for all of its residents - winter, summer and visitors - the opportunity to view and study the PREHISTORY, HISTORY and NATURAL HISTORY of Fishers Island. It was started with the personal collections of Mr. Ferguson, a lifelong resident if the Island. These included a comprehensive collection of bird species that either lived on or passed over the Island during migrations. The second was a fine display of Native American artifacts that he had collected both on and off the Island. Mr. Ferguson wrote the first History of Fishes Island and also in the '30s a monograph on the archeological finds on the Island. Since the museum opened in a small 'shop' across from the 'new fire house', it acquired a permanent home in 1972 where it is now located. Two wings were added since then - a historical room and quite recently a state-of-the-art archeological wing. Our museum's curator is Ed Homing who is a scientist's scientist! He knows more Fishers Island natural history than anyone in the world and still learning. Join Ed on a Nature Walk some Wednesday this summer and see for yourself. Financially, the museum has a modest endowment, but a land purchase in 1995-96 in the Middle Farms area left that fund considerably smaller than the Board would like. Our membership, FRIENDS, is the museum's lifeblood. Approximately 200 became members in 1996. BECOME A FRIEND and help in our efforts to: enlarge its land trust, maintain the museum, collect, preserve and display Fishers Island life as it was for the past 10,000 years and to continue to gather and document the unique flora and fauna of Fishers Island. The archeological "dig" at the Brickyard site in the Fall of 1995 and Spring of 1996 was tbe most rewarding in the ten history of museum sponsored searches for Native American life on Fishers Island. As . _/1- reported in the 1996 H.LF.M. newsletter, the Brickyard site revealed on and off occupation of that one small area between the water filtration plant and West Harbor, for about 5,000 years. . The mere finding of artifacts are meaningless without scientific analysis. This is a costly and time consuming project. The museum was extremely pleased that an anonymous donor has provided funding for both carbon dating and the analysis of recovered bone fragments. Dr. John Pheiffer of Old lyme, CT, who conducted the Brickyard work, is presently writing a full report of his findings. At the bottom-most level, 5,000 years ago, were found artifacts, spear points, that Dr. Pfeiffer will claim tie into his theory that this phase which originated in Canada can be traced south into New England and onto Fishers Island. No new archeological work was undertaken in 1997, but it is anticipated that future "digs" will be done since the H.L.F.M. has contributed important scientific knowledge to the life and ways of the Island's first residents. Fishers Island students have helped archeologists at West Harbor with "floatation". Excavated earth from an Indian firepit is floated in buckets with fine mesh bottoms. Often seed fragments, nut shells, scales and fish spines can be collected for later analysis. Floatation is an important source of determining Indian "menus" and seasonal habitation. The museum's chief contributors to the flora and fauna collections are young people! Curator Horning examines all "finds" - bones, shells, stones, feathers, fish and more - and some go on exhibit. We have a JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP - 18 years and under $1 - $9. MUSEUM HOURS MONDAY - SATURDAY: 9:00 AM - NOON SUNDAY: 11 :00 AM - 12:30 PM NEW "ADDITIONAL" HOURS MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY: 4:00 - 5:00 PM and by appointment" (516) 788-7293 -/3- LAND TRUST With the addition of the 18th parcel of land, the H.L.F.M. now manages a~proximately 85 acres which will remain foreve~ green. For a donation or ease- ment of land to the museum contact members of the museum's LAND TRUST COM- MITTEE. ... NOTE: New Walking path, 12- The Clay Pits Trail. .- ~- . Land Trust Management Areas (.Inchcal~" Traii m<lOntalnt'd: . 1. HLF Museum on H.L. Ferguson Sanctuary, 3.7 acres, gift, 1965 2. Albert Stickney 111 and Susan Stickney Sanctuary, 2.38 acres, donation, 1990 3. L.F. Boker Doyle Brickyard Sanctuary, 15.48 acres, gift, 1982-83 4. Barlow Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 acre +/-, gift, Bagley Reid, 1986 5. David F. Harris Sanctuary, .75 acre, gift, 1989 6. Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 8 acres, The Nature Conservancy Project, 1978 7. Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 23.15 acres, 5.6 acres easement, Robert J. Miller, 1983; 11 acres, FIOCO, 1984; 1.7 acres, Rita and Allerton Cushman, 1984; 4.85 acres, gift, Robert and Adrienne Miller, 1994. 8. 2.38 acres, gift, Otis Pike, 1981. 9. Key Post Sanctuary, 6.45 acres, gift, John Calley, Mrs. Duncan Ellsworth, Robert L. Geniesse, 1985 10. 2.1 acres, gift, John Calley, 1993 .. 11. 6.8 acres,(!!)donation, MIM. R. James Newman, assisted by contributions from Frederic C. Hamilton, Michael and Mary Denny Wray, Peter Steil, 1995 12. 1.4 acres gift, Regina Pyle, 1994 .. The M7M Harry Cant Wildlife Sanctuary RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE LAND TRUST 13. Small sliver, east end Hay Harbor, Henry C. Osborn, III, et al. 14. Sliver north of HLFM and connected to Lee Ferguson Sanctuary, Thomas A. and Allison D. Sargent 15. 1.82 acres near Middle Farms old barn, Samuel S. and Anne H. Polk 16. North side Middle Farms Pond, John N. Calley and Ali MacGraw 178 3.16 acres east of Barlow Pond, Robert S. Searle 1 .4.03 acres-Jeanann Grav Dunlop over~ooks North Eill €i611Twalking trails are being maintained by museum volunteers, and a trail guide may be obtained at the museum. OTHER MAINTAINED WALKING TRAILS A. Brickyard Swamp Trai L B. Treasure Pond Trail C. Chocomount Trail D. Clay Pits Trail . -I'-/.- , 199'1SUMMER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Saturday, June 28 Museum opens for the summer Exhibi tions: "Prehistory, His- tory & Natural History of F.I. . Thursday, July 10th, 5;..l ~l.IJ\L. Reception openin~~for new sum- mer exhibitions. ALL w~LCOME. . Tuesday, august 19th, F.I. C~_llb 8 p.m. "Bert and I" with Fishers Islander, Fred Dodge. An amusing evening of Maine dialeet stories. A museum benefit: ~15.oo per person. NOTE: Check the P.O. Bulletin 30ard for additional events. nAVE YOU SEEN "FIDO",? He/she is 700 years old and was buried by his Native American owners with tneder, lcving care. What did "Fido" look like? PUBLICATIONS AT THE MUSEUM 1986-1996 newsletters Fishers Island Land Trust Pamphlet Betty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary Trail Guide Ocean Pond Oysters, pamphlet by Carey Matthiessen Fishers Island Clam Farming, by Steve Malinowski The Indians of Fishers Island (Munnatawket), by Marion Ferguson Briggs Victoria and Albert's History of Fishers Island, by Charles B. Ferguson Natural history books available for study in the museum. Gifts of books and pamphlets are welcome. 1995 Trail Guide - 7 Walking Trails Maintained 1997 ReCJublished "Fi81d Guide to th~ Birds of F.I." PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS Ornithological: mounted specimens of nearly 200 species of the Island. Archaeological: artifacts, text, and educational displays of Indian occupation dating to 9000 Be. Flora and fauna of the Island, geological formation. Historical: memorabilia, postcards, photographs, articles, documents, and paintings that reveal the past and present life and look of Fishers Island. . NATURE WALKS July and August. Start at 2 p.m. from the Museum; conducted by Curator Edwin Horning. Tuesdays for children; Wednesdays for adults. (Sponsored by the Island People's Project; no charge.) BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM The museum has been and is financially supported by its interested friends and a modest endowment. The museum has an obligation to become the center for island ecology and education, as well as to collect, preserve and display its collections. Help the museum to acquire land on the Island for the preservation and protection of its natural resources and open spaces for future generations. (See the Henry 1. Ferguson Museum Land Trust brochure, with preservation options for the landowner.) Life Friend $1,000 or more _ Sustaining $500 - $999 _ Contributing $100 - $499 _ Family $25 - $99 Individual $10 - $24 _ Junior (under ]8) $1 - $9 Additional contribution for Land Trust Fund $ Name Address City State, Zip Checks should be made payable to "Friends of the H.L.F. Museum." Corporate matching gifts welcomed. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Richard S. Baker Sarah Tremaine Bulger Elizabeth H. Cook Charles B. Ferguson Harry 1. Ferguson III Marie Gaillard Albert H. Gordon Catha Hesse Edwin H. Horning Elizabeth F. Husband Karen e. Hyland Jean Leuchtenburg Steven Malinowski Erard Matthiessen G. Carey Matthiessen Robert J. Miller Bagley Reid Mary F. Russell Penn; Sharp Robert K. White Katherine H. Sturtevant Katherine Horning Sally M. Ferguson Pierce Rafferty -/5- Secretary President Honorary Curator V ice President Honorary Treasurer 5/97 " Honorary Museum Attendant Island Concerts - 1997 . ISLAND CONCERTS was fonned 17 years ago to bring a variety of musical events to our Island community during the summer months. This year the Island Concerts Committee will once again underwrite the Sailing Masters fife and drum marching band at the Independence Day Concert to be held Sunday, July 6th at 12:30 PM. A concert of flute, cello and piano will be offered by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center II at the W. Lee Hanley home on Sunday, July 13th at 6:00 PM. August will feature two events: On Monday, August 11th at 8:30 PM at the Fishers Island Club, soprano Margaret Peel and guests will present an evening of arias and ensembles, classical and popular. Lastly, on Sunday, August 24th at 6:00 PM at Bagley Reid's barn a classical guitarist and mezzo-soprano duo will be featured. Island Concerts relies on the generous support of the entire community to maintain its programming. An annual appeal in the Spring to all island boxholders and friends typically covers more than half of the concert costs. Modest ticket sales cover additional costs. ISLAND CONCERTS COMMITTEE Linda Musser Ghislaine Boulanger (Co-Chairs) Committee Members: Mrs. J. Truman Bidwell, Mrs. Kenyon Boocock, Mr. Thomas Buckner, Ms. Joanne Burr, Ms. Margaret Elliott, Mrs. Roberta Elwell, Mrs. Lincoln Frank, Mr. & Mrs. William Haase, Mrs. William A. Hall, Mr. Sheldon Meyer, Mrs. James O'Keefe, Mr. & Mrs. Stowe C. Phelps, Mr. Bagley Reid, Mrs. Winthrop Rutherfurd, Mrs. Clara Schweiger, Ms. Mary Linda Strunk, Mrs. David Strupp, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vartanian . -/~- JJfi54~r5 ~5btub ar~met~ri~5 COMMITTEE OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH ST. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL . Elizabeth Peishoff - Chairperson Mary G. Roberts - Treasurer Ann Bonks - Secretory . Harry Ferguson Iirodtord Burnham Ella N. Foshoy Nancy Murphy Thomas W. Russell, Jr. Edwina C. Sanger Robert B. Talbot June 1997 The Following rules have been adopted of the cemeteries on Fishers Island. Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following: a. Year-round residents of Fishers Island for 5 years for the organization b. Owners of property on Fishers Island c. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife & children at home) d. Specific names must be given e. If plots are not going to be used please contact the committee for reimbursement Regulations for the cemeteries were also adopted by the committee and subsequently agreed to by the churches; Stones-No higher than eight inches, no wider than four feet. Stones must face direction of entrance. Stones must be placed on a cement foundation. No footstones permitted. No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments. Plantings: a. No shrubs over ten inches b. Flowers must be maintained by family c. All funeral decorations must be removed after one week The cemetery agrees to: a. Clip around stones b. Maintain grass c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs No vehicles permitted in cemetery unless absolutely necessary. The Committee -/7- SANGER FUND 1997 The Sanger Fund was established in memory of Peter D. Sanger, and since that time has made about 70 grants totaling more than $800,000. . The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up to Island organizations when special requirements exceed their budgets. More than 150 people contributed to the initial appeal establishing the fund. There was a second appeal in connection with the initiation of the Walsh Park project, to which over 100 people contributed. The Sanger Fund does not have a regular annual appeal so as not to compete with fund-raising efforts of other Island organizations. The fund does, however, receive unsolicited contributions each year. The current endowment is approximately $600,000. The Sanger Fund committee is responsible for reviewing proposals and awarding grants. Current committee members are Kandi Sanger, Chair; Mark Andrews, secretary; Jean Calhoun; Ken Edwards; Dick Hale, Catherine Jenssen; Steve Malinowski and Leonard Orr. There are approximately 25 organizations on the Island, and committee members are responsible for coordinating with these groups to identify special needs that might exceed budgets. Recent grants awarded by the Sanger Fund include: . Our Lady of Grace Church Fishers Island Bike Path Study Island Peoples Project Fishers Island Library Fishers Island Market (Thanksgiving Turkeys) Clara Barton Camp for Children with diabetes $10,000 $13,065 $ 3,100 $20,000 $ 196 $ 1,150 . . . . . In the past, The Sanger Fund has provided special assistance to almost all of the Island organizations. For example, it helped equip a second examination room for the Island Health Project, provided start-up funding to the Fishers Island Gazette and financed the FISH (Fishers Island Senior Hotline)program for the Fishers Island Fire Department. The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from Island organizations that meet special funding requirements. Grant applications are available from committee members. -1"- . ghe Glishers c!fsland dchool U.F.S.D.'4. FISHERS IS~ND. NEW YORK 06390. (516) 788.7444 . The Fishers Island School is governed by an elected, fIVe-member board. The terms are for three years, and the board serves the community without compensation. Board members for the t 996-97 school year were Anne Burnham, William Faulkner, Mary Horn, George Homing (president) and Eileen Wall (vice president). At the annual school district meeting held May 20, t 997, Judith Edwards and Susan Horn were elected to replace Mary Horn and Eileen Wall. The school utilizes numerous committees to assist with the daily operation of the school. One important example is the Compact Building Committee. This is a shared decision-making group consisting of students, parents, teachers, a community member and the administrator. Its mission is school improvement. The school operates on a budget that is approved by the resident voters. The budget for the t 997-98 school year is $2, t 70,094 and is supported by property taxes, tuition, State aid and some miscellaneous revenues. The fiscal year for the school district begins July t and ends June 30. Our school staff consists of fifteen teachers, one administrator, one and a half office staff and one custodian. Part-time pupil personnel specialists are contracted for from LEARN in East Lyme. The Fishers Island School continues to prDvide a challenging, individualized educational program for our seventy-six students. The Class of t 997 consists of two island students and two students from Connecticut. Two of these seniors will graduate with New York State Regents diplomas. Students attend school from September through June of each year. During July and August Island People's Project runs a summer recreation program based at the school as well as a one-week basketball camp. The school office is open all summer for those wishing to make copies on the Xerox machine. Also available to the public, when not being used by students, is our modem computer equipment. This past year four courses were offered to our adult population in the evening. Plans are underway to replace the original school roof since attempts at repairs have not been successful. Funds for this major project have been saved over a number of years in a Repair Reserve Fund. Replacing the roof will not result in an increase in the budget or taxes. -/~- During the last school year an automated weather station was installed at the school. Instruments mounted above the school give digital measures of ten different weather items on a display in the school library. This information is available by modem to Channel 4 in New York City and Channel 8 in Connecticut. You can tune in the news one evening and have the weather brought to you by the Fishers Island School. . On March 7th and 8th our community actors presented "I Bet Your Life," a mystery comedy by Fred Carmichael. On June 6th and 7th, our students presented "How to Eat Like a Child" at the Fishers Island Theatre. Barbara Comstock directed, and Cynthia Riley was stage manager for both productions. Our students distinguished themselves with a number of science awards. Ryan Brothers was selected to submit his project on "The Efficiency of a Pump Storage Facility" to the Long Island Science Fair at Stony Brook University. Ryan won the Junior Division Air Force Distinguished Award for his work. Martin Karpel, Adam McDermott and Matt Neilson attended the Connecticut State Science Fair. Martin and Adam won third Honors Award. Matt received third Honors for his project and was chosen as a Computer Science Finalist. In the finals Matt came in fourth out of one hundred finalists. The school building is open all year. Any residents or visitors who wish to have more information are encouraged to call or stop by. Our staff is always willing to answer questions and/or give a short tour. -.20- Fort H. G. Wright Association To Our Friends and Neighbors on Fishers Island: . Plans are beginning to take shape for the Fort Wright Centennial Celebration of 1998. Pending various final approvals, the main event will be held in conjunction with the traditional IPP sponsored bicycle parade during the July 4th weekend. Other activities such as exhibits may run throughout the sununer. The committee has held informal discussions with various Island organizations including the IPP, the Fishers Island Museum, the Ferry District, the Fire Department, the Fishers Island School and the Island Concert series and all appear enthusiastic to do what they can to support the event. Events currently being planned include a special parade along "Officers Row" which could include an active duty military band from the Coast Guard. Also, we are hoping to hold the annual Fourth of July picnic on the old parade grounds. We are also planning to organize self-guided walking tours of the Fort property and provide a commemorative guide book indicating the Fort's significant natural as well as military points of interest. Fishers Island Museum board member, Pierce Rafferty, has already launched an effort to produce a commemorative documentary video on the history of the Fort. The Museum also hopes to display some newly discovered photographs and other memorabilia. In this regard, we encourage all Islanders to donate artifacts, photographs, and, in particular, any old home movie footage taken on the Island during the period of 1900 to 1960 to the museum for inclusions in their programs and archives. School Principal, Dr. Neil O'Connell, is hopeful that various student sponsored research and exhibits can be worked into their programs for the following school term. In all, we have been very encouraged by the Island's warm response. As always, success will depend upon the efforts and initiative of the Island people and its organizations. To be sure, the one thing Fishers Island does not lack is civic pride. With that in mind, we are confident that the -~/- Celebration will turn out to be an enlightening, educational, of not nostalgic event for all. The comments below were circulated at our kick-off meeting last summer and are provided here for additional background. y' . George Esser, Chairman For 98 years, Fort H. G. Wright has played a colorful and distinguished role in the development oflife on Fishers island. Many Islanders can trace their first encounter with Fishers to the days when the Army occupied the west end of our beautiful Island; many owe their current relationship to Fishers to the way the area has evolved. The Importance of the Fort's Amenities, Environments and Histoty To this day, the Fort area still provides a remarkable array of services to all the people of the Island. The fort houses; the Ferry District and its port facilities; the airport; the Fishers Island School and teacher housing; two recycling facilities; the State Police station; the Coast Guard Station; the Town Justice's office; the movie theater; several businesses, including most of the contractors; the public tennis courts; the playground; the bowling alley; and some forty private residences for many year-round and summer families. The Fort district also includes in its 200 acres the largest expanse of contiguous, undeveloped natural environments on the Island, including miles of open beaches, fishing locations, several ponds and acres of wetlands, and one of the most celebrated habitats for shore birds on the East Coast. Finally, there are the Fort's surviving military structures and artifacts which are slowly being recognized for their historical and architectural significance. These include fortifications dating back to the Spanish American War and turn of the century buildings reflecting the style and way of life of a much different America. -.)~ - SUPERVISOR JEAN W. COCHRAN f.~ /~.'\J~'. ~-..;: ~" ::. ;..<., e; ~J ~4::. ~<V ~ti,~ Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765-1891 Fax (516) 765-1823 COUNCILMEN AllCE J. HUSSIE JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR. RUTH D. OLIVA JUSTICE LOUISAP. EVANS WILLIAM D. MOORE . TOWN BOARD TOWN OF SOUTHOLD SOME TOWN/LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1997 1. The Fishers Island Harbor Plan has been adopted by the South old Town Board. The Plan is a culmination of 3 years of hard work by the Fishers Island Harbor Committee. The Committee, appointed by the Town Board, is made up of representatives from different harbor user groups. After codifying the plan, the Town Board will hold a public hearing on it and then hopefully enact it as law. 2. The Town joined the Fishers Island Conservancy in its fight against the Navy dumping. At the end of 1996 the Town gave the FI Conservancy $5,000 to help with the costs of litigation. 3. The Town continues to support the "mosquito girls" by paying their wages and supplying a four-wheel drive truck so that the girls can reach certain mosquito breeding grounds. The Fishers Island program is the only Town supported mosquito control program in Southold. 4. The Town also continues to jointly sponsor soccer and T-Ball with Island Peoples' Project. Recently the Town gave $1 ,000 to IPP to support its programs. 5. Alan Thibodeau continues to be the Deputy Emergency Manager and has been working with both New York and Connecticut Emergency Management offices to develop a Nuclear Emergency Plan. (A Hurricane Emergency Plan has already been developed.) On August 21 st he and I and his volunteer crew will man the emergency operation center at the firehouse during a simulated nuclear incident which is orchestrated by FEMA. . 6. Jim Wall has replaced Frank Gillan as the Senior Coordinator and as such is available to help with the needs of senior citizens. - .:1.3 - 7. For the past couple of years the Town has been alternating road and sidewalk repairs. Jim Hancock, Fishers Island's highway representative, has been coordinating this effort. 8. On June 4th, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles was on Fishers Island operating a full service motor vehicle office. This was jointly sponsored by the Town and the Fishers Island School. I have a supply of most DMV forms, if anyone needs some. . . 9. On Wednesday, August 13th, Town, County and State officials will be available at the Fishers Island School to answer questions. The Town Board will hold a meeting a 1 :30. If there is someone in particular that you would like invited, please let me know. I urge you to attend this meeting because it is an opportunity to meet the people who are involved in decision making that effects Fishers Island. 10. I continue to travel to Long Island on at least a bi-weekly basis to attend Town Board and other meetings, as well as to hold court. Most of the cases I hear are those which the other two South old Town Justices cannot hear due to a conflict of interest. 11. During the summer I will be in my office in the Ferry Annex Sunday mornings from 9-11 a.m.. Other times please call 788-7054. Please let me know your concerns so that I can attempt to address them. Respectfully, . -.:14 - . Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District Post Office Box 22 Fishers Island, New York 06390 Telephone (516)788-7455 Fax (516)788-7451 Gregory Thibodeau, Chairperson Deborah Borgert, Secretary Mildred Dixon, Treasurer . Civic Association Fishers Island. New York The Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District Commissioners have had a busy year since last reporting to the Civic Association. We are working on the feasibility of combining the Transfer Station and Compost Facility. The Commissioners are also waiting for approval from the State Assembly to increase the current number of Commissioners of three to five, hopefully in time for the next election in December of this year. The District is working closely and fervently with the Department of Environment Conservation in regards to capping the Picket Landfill. To date, the landfill has been surveyed for debris and proposals for filling/ capping the landfill have been sent to the D.E.C. for approval. The Commissioners hold a monthly meeting, the second Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Garbage Office, you are welcome to attend. Anyone wishing to view monthly meeting minutes or reviewing budgets for the year, these are available at the Fishers Island library. We would like to remind you of our annual Hazardous Waste Day held August 23.1997,8:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.moo Again, the Commissioners would like to thank you for continuing in making our recycling programs work. . -$- -- ---~----- FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE & REFUSE DISTRICT 1997 BUDET 5-0000 COST OF SALES 5-1000 FERRY TRANSPORT 15,000.00 5-2000 HAULING FEE TRANS ST 30,000.00 5-3000 HAULING FEE BURN DUMP 18,000.00 5-4000 GARBAGE TIPPING FEE 30,000.00 6-0000 EXPENSES . 6-1000 BANK FEES 300.00 6-1100 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,000.00 . 6-1200 COMMISSIONERS FEES 10,000.00 6-1300 DUES AND SUBSCRIPT 300.00 6-1400 RENTAL EXPENSE 0 6-1600 INSURANCE 6-1610 INSURANCE 5,000.00 6-1 61 5 UNEMPLOYINS 1,200.00 6-1620 SURETY BOND 150.00 6-1 625 HEALTH INSU 18,000.00 6-1 800 LEGAL & ACCT 6-1810 LEGAL 15,000.00 6-1820 ACCOUNTING 5,000.00 6-1830 CONSULTING/ENGINEERING 45,000.00 6-2000 PAYROLL 6-2010 WAGES 70,000.00 6-2020 EMPLOYER EXP 8,500.00 6-2100 CASUAL LABOR 2,000.00 6-2150 OFFICE REPAIR/MAINT 6-2160 MAINTENANCE 500.00 6-2200 POST AGE & SHIPPING 500.00 6-2300 RENT 3,000.00 6-2400 OFFICE TELE/FAX 500.00 6-2410 OFFICE UTILITY 0 6-2420 ADVERTISEMENT 800.00 6-2500 TRANSFER STATION OPERATION 6-2510 TS UTILITY 6,500.00 6-251 5 TS IMPROVEMENT 10,000.00 6-2520 TS MAINTENANCE 5,000.00 6-2600 BURN DUMP OPERATION 6-2610 BD UTILITY 3,000.00 6-2620 BD MAINTENANCE 5,000.00 6-2630 BD IMPROVEMENT 50,000.00 6-2700 HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL 12,000.00 TOTAL 371,250.00 -~,- FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 212 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 '. COIIIIIIis.sione I1I'l11lk P. eill.... RicbanI 11. HlIIe Lawreace R. BOI1l CIaarIa J. Morpa ArdaurJ. W..... 1'1asIuer IUUI SeaeIiIry Clltberiae JCIIlIllCII Exhibit "A" General Fund Balance Sheet As of December 31, 1996 ASSETS Cash on Deposit Checking Account $ 3,607.94 General Fund Money Market Account 95,545.75 ... - Total Assets $99,153.69 - SURPLUS Available for future expenditures $99.153.69 -~7- 1<C:ttlt..K.s iSLAND FiRE DISTRiCT P.O. BOX :121 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Cww-:"'-.:rtHtlll'$ rr-tIItlISeadiuy Catbcriac JCIWCII III'lUIk P. Gillu RicIIanI II. Bale Lawreaee R. Bol'll CIw1ea J. Morgaa ArtburJ. WlIIIIl . Exhibit "B" Reserve Funds Balance Sheet Apparatus Reserve Fund $246,279.89 Equipment Repair Reserve $31,975.60 $99,153.69 ... Total Cash on Deposit .... .... Available for future e~penditures $377,409.18 -,28... . FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 COlftlllissioner '. FI'lIDk P. Gillan RiebanI F. Bale LaWl'eDte R. Horn CIIartes J. Morgan ArthurJ. Walsh TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1996 Receipts: Tax Revenue & Interest Rental of POling Place Insurance refund Total Receipts Balance at Beginning of year $267,161.73 35.00 859.00 Total Receipts and Balance .... Disbursements: Personal Services (Attorneyj Personal Services Hydrant Rental Insurance M & R Apparatus and Equipment M & R Building and Property Telephone & Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social Security Tax Medical Expense Other Expense LOSAP $ 1,350.82 13,182.24 29,805.44 20,844.93 15,412.70 1,808.43 1,568.79 6,459.31, 2,662.55 1,004:06 5,238.00 9,428.26 73,431.20 Total Current Expense Purchase of Equipment Transfer to Reserve Fund Transfer to GFMM Total Payments from General Fund Balance at End of Year Checking Account Total Payments and Balance -.Jt:j, T_ tIIUl Secnuuy Catherine JenS8eD $268,055.73 10,881. 70 $278,937.43 $182,196.73 22,132.76 51,000.00 20,000.00 $275,329.49 3,607.94 $278,937.43 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Commissioners Trt!ll6lUer iIIUl SecreI4ty Catherine JeDJSeD FrankP. Gillan Riebard F. Hale Lawrence R. HOrD Charles J. Morgan ArtburJ. Walsh . SUPPLEMENT TO TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1996 Breakdown of Other Expenses: Office Expense Gasoline & Oil Inspection, Fireschool & Convention Election Expense Dues $ 625.10 2,760.77 5,273.22 169.17 600.00 Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense $9,428.26 ... -.3~- COIfUIIissioIfel'$ Fruk P. Gillu Ridw'd F. Hale Lawrence R. Bom Charla J. Morpll Aa1IuarJ. Wabb FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 122 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1996 APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND NFB&T Balance on Hand Transfer from Checking Interest Jan - Nov Less check charge Interest December Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1996 January 1, 1996 .. - EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE NFB&T Balance on Hand Interest Jan - Nov Less check charge Disbursement Interest December Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1996 January 1, 1996 ~/- 7'reJuIuer IUUI Secrel4l'y Catberioe Jeaueo $189,295.99 51,000.00 5,472.69 11.18 522.35 246,279.85 $ 35,432.79 835.49 11.18 4,354.68 73.18 31,975.60 ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Tel.: 516-788-7244 Fax: 516-788-7968 SUMMER 1997 Dear Residents and Friends of Fishers Island, What makes it imaginable for a family like yours to live out on an island? Good, affordable medical care, available when you need it - care for the children, for the elderly, for all those in between. Almost a quarter of a century ago, The Island Health Project, Inc., was established as a tax-deductible organization to meet the medical needs of Fishers Island with both routine and emergency care. The Island Health Project has remained true to its original mission despite dramatic changes in our country's health care environment, and despite drastically rising costs. Our affiliation with St. Lukes/Roosevelt Hospital in New York City continues to supply us with reliable medical care throughout the year. In order to pay for this coverage, we need your help. Our receipts do not cover our disbursements, as you can see from the enclosed financial report. Please take this into consideration when you make your contribution this year. Think about whether you might be able to get matching funds from your employer. Try to imagine how you'd feel if you didn't have medical services on Fishers Island. And then be as generous as you can. Sincerely, The Island Health Project Committee Mrs. Robert W. Parsons and Mrs. Peter D. Sanger, Co-Chairmen Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Mrs. H. L. Bogert, Chairman Emeritus Mrs. Richard Baker Mrs. John Clavin Mrs. Henry King Klaus Mayer, M. D. Mrs. James V. Righter Mr. Michael Rothfeld Mr. James Rutherfurd Miss Mary Linda Strunk Mr. Robert B. Talbot -J~- 1996 RECEIPTS '. . Appeal HOG Tournament Donation In Memory Fees Collected Insurance Rebate Reimbursement Telephone Endowment Special Rent (Clark St. Houses); $60,837.46 29,990.00 1,000.00 420.00 44,429.16 126.00 230.00 2,040.00 3,007.38 1,900.00 $143,398.00 DISBURSEMENTS Physician Stipend House Insurance Doctor's House) Insurance (Clark St. Houses) Director's Insurance Maintenance & Repairs to House Medical Equipment, Maintenance & Clinic Supplies Secretarial & Office Expense Accountant Fuel Telephone Electricity Water HOG Special Withholding for Salaries Education Lecture Expense Clark S1. Property $ 65,250.00 3,000.94 4,140.00 2,000.00 21,352.97 8,739.43 19,752.83 816.00 2,082.34 5,182.78 2,025.96 1,081.24 8,246.41 3,267.00 9,677.84 588.83 2,327.06 $159,531.63 Checking Account Balance 12/31/96 $ 47,788.90 Merrill Lynch Account 75,237.00 UST Master Fund 119,218.85 , &a.tiJ,Ji:;. ~<J ~ a- d.rn~ ~....h"tfJ. ~ .4~u.-:k-Ed ~ 1':;q1 ~/7l..if ~UeL"d.J11~~ 4'77. /0:2 . -.33- SCHEDULE OF DOCTORS FOR THE SUMMER OF 1997 IS NOT A V AlLABLE AT THIS TIME. . SCHEDULE WILL BE POSTED AT THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE AND THE POST OFFICE BULLETIN BOARD. OFFICE HOURS 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Monday - Saturday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Wednesday Evenings OTHER TIME BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 788-7244. FOR EMERGENCY ONLY CALL 911 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEASE DETACH AND RETURN WITH YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO: ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INe. / P.O. BOX 344, FISHER ISLAND, NY 06390 Name: Address: Annual Contribution Endowment Fund $ $ -~4- ~ FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 366 FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 . Annual Report of The Fishers Island Library Association The Library has undertaken plans for a major renovation of its Reading Room and Children's Corner, while also making the facility accessible to persons with disabilities in compliance with ADA (Adults with Disabilities Act). The renovation will maintain the special charm of the Library's historic HbungalowH style architecture. Allie Raridon, INT. AlA, is the architect. A matching Sanger Fund grant has been approved. When completed, the Reading Room will be equipped with an Adult Area, a Computer Area, Audio-visual capabilities, and a Children's Corner. During the 1996 winter season, the Library hosted Island Health Project lectures, IPP meetings, and Children's Reading Hours. It has a current membership of 727 year-round and seasonal residents. 164 are new members. The annual operating expenses of the Library for 1996 were $40,261. Of these monies, the school district contributes $8,500, the Town of Southold, $5,000, and the Local Library Incentive Aid, $1,388. The remaining $25,373 accrues from yearly private donations. During the 1997 summer the Library will again hold its popular Children's Reading Hour, as well as 2 Adopt-a-Book and used book sales. The dates are Saturday July 19, and Saturday August 16 at the village Green. Cordelia Biddle President Ann Banks Librarian Marv L. Strunk Secretary/Treasurer Ann Anthony Roberta Elwell prudence Gary Peter Rogan Talcott Stanley Maxine Arnold Louisa Evans Jackie Johnson Jennifer Russell Robert Talbot Peter Derderian Sally Ferguson Cornelius O'Connell M~Hie Spofford Catherine Tremaine -.JS... CW~!E 'Ji.!..u !J,[and, "'Y'lf. 06590 .' .' Dear Island Residents, June t 997 The development of Walsh Park was completed in t 996/7 as the eleventh and twelfth sites were built upon. Walsh Park, which was founded In t 987, welcomed Greg and Gall Cypherd and Aarron and Susan Lusker to the Park. In addtion, while we were sad to see Frank and Cindy Gillan leave their home In Walsh Park, we are so pleased to have Marc and Ann Banks, as the new owners. We welcome them Into this flourishing enclave. In the future, the Board will continue to manage the existing property, while remaining Interested In playing a role, In providing housing options for year round residents. We are proud of the cMc accomplishments of those families living In Walsh Park. We are grateful to those who have supported this effort through their commitments of time and donations. Special thanks to Tom Doherty , Vice President, for his tireless effort In support of this project. Sincerely, 0.) Anderson Mark Andrews )eremlah Bogert Brad Burnham Frank Burr Thomans Doherty, Jr. Daniel Gordon Rose Harvey Gwathmey Barton Harvey Jonathan Kibbe Robert Wall Arthur Walsh ,~... <t;j/a[~h ';]Ja~k !Bwwo[wt ,-T-'.l0. :Box 6S4 'Ji'f,,,, !J,[and, ""N,w 'LIo,!;' 06390 Fishers Island Development corporation p.o. Dra wcr E Fishcrs Island, Ncw York 0639(1 Frank W Burr flr.I::ldem Thoma!' F Doherty. Jr. Mal/a,ga . . JUNE 1997 FIDCO acts as a Property Owners Association for the Park (east of the gate house), and as a holding company of numerous Island assets, Including the Fishers Island Club, Fishers Island Yacht Club, partial ownership of the utilities and various other buildings and properties. FIDCO'S mission is to maintain the character, atmosphere and quality of life on Fishers Island. FIDCO'S responsibilities include the improvement and maintenance of East End roads, and the management or oversight of its' other assets. The revenues to accomplish these responsibilities are derived from vehicle sticker fees, East End property assessments, dividends from the utilities and property rents. In the past year, we have worked to maintain our roads, while embarking on a plan of escrow, which will ultimately provide funds for repaving and upgrade. We have been active in ensuring the viability of all our assets, with respect to their management, con- dition, protection and potential. Further, given safety concerns, we authorized a feasibil- ity study to assess the potential of a recreational path on the East End. That study remains work-in-progress. We welcome your suggestions, opinions and questions at any time. Sincerely, Mark Andrews James Benkard W. Lyons Brown Frank Burr Robert Calhoun Thomas Cashel Ellen Conant Peter Crisp Reynolds duPont, Jr. John Foster Robert Geniesse Lee Hanley Barron Kidd Henry King Henry Luce Henry McCance John Mettler Robert Miller Sarah Moody James O'Keefe Robert Patterson William Ridgway Benno Schmidt Thomas Doherty-Mgr. . -.37- gslall1ld People's IProjec1t P.O. I80x 523 fishers Osland, INIY O~9<<) Dear Fishers Islanders, . The Island People's Project fulfills an important role on Fishers Island by providing our children with valuable experiences that they would otherwise do without. IPP needs the support of the entire community to fulfill the needs of the children. Our summer program registration only covers 50% of our costs for the program. We need the contributions and volunteers to stay afloat and provide a rewarding program for our children. . IPP's plans for the 1997 summer are underway after a very busy fall and spring. The Halloween Parade was a huge success as was the annual Easter Egg Hunt. This spring, along with the Town of Southold, we provided a combination of baseball, intermediate, and T-ball for children pre-k through 12 years old. It was a wonderful sight to see over 35 kids participating in the program and to have the so many parents helping, in addition to the 3 coaches. A special thanks to Bernie Walsh, BD Remodeling, and Island Hardware for providing shirts and hats for the players. IPP is also proud to host the first IPP Basketball School for ages 8 and above. The school will be the week of June 30th - July 4th from 9:00am - 3:00pm. Dan Gillan will be hosting the school to help children improve on their basketball skills and learn more about the game. We have a new Summer Program Director this year, her name is Melinda Jo Marx. Melinda, will accent the program wonderfully with her arts and crafts, theater, dance, and science experience. Tom Armstrong, will be returning as our Sports Coordinator. Also, we are hoping to get together with the American Red Cross to sponsor a babysitting course for kids ages 11 and up in August. There are a number of dates to put on your summer calendar. The jelly nets & floats for Dock beach will be installed by Pirates Cove Marina during the week of June 23rd. We had them repaired this winter, so please be careful with your boats. The IPP Basketball School will run the week of Monday, June 30th - Friday, July 4th. The Summer Program runs from July 7th through August 15th. Fourth of July will be celebrated on Sunday, July 6th, commencing at noon with the Fife and Drum Band and the Parade of bikes, strollers, police, and fire Department. The House & Garden Tour will be on Saturday, July 12th from 12 - 4pm with an optional lunch being provided. If you would like to be involved I volunteer, please contact us. The Arts & Crafts Fair will be on Saturday, July 19th and Saturday, August 23 from 9am - 1 :OOpm. Our annul meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday, August 20 @ 5:00, everyone is invited to attend. We would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who has helped to make IPP a success over the years. We hope that your 1997 summer on Fishers Island is a safe and wonderful one filled with family and friends. If you are interested in helping with any of our projects or have a special talent that might be useful, please contact us. Sincerely, Mara Beckwith, Co-President Susan Connelly, Vice-President Gail Cypherd, Secretary Traci Cairns, Co-President Marilyn Yakaitis, Treasurer Amy Suedmeier, Bookkeeper -.!J9 - / Calendar of Events . . Jelly nets & Floats. week of June 23rd IPP Basketball School - June 30th - July 4th Summer Program. July 7th - August 15th Fourth of July Parade - July 6th House & Garden Tour - July 12th Arts & Craft Fairs - July 19th August 23 IPP Annual Meeting - August 20 - school @5:00 -46- Friday, June 6, 1~~7 1996 CHECKING This one - CHECKING A Moge t>~'f'i\"E J::"INtWC-,b.L Summary Report 1/1196 Through 12/31196 Yage: 1 "';,AIt::MeNi "",I-I- BE" AvAil_ABU: ~ OV~ AV&tJsrr '2.0"1).\ -~:oo MEEi1,v6- AT F I SCl-l<>OI-. Category 111/96- 12/31/96 Inflows Contributions Fund Raising: art show gardeolDur Home Tour 8,186.83 460.00 391.00 3,280.00 Total Fund Raising income - other Program: registration t-shiro. 4,131.00 220.00 9,550.00 234.00 Total Program Recreation Prog Inflows - Other 9,784.00 105.00 1,663.00 Total Inflows 24,089.83 Outflows Acoounting Advertising Federal Tax Insman<:e Legal Services misc. Office: Salary Office - Other 1,225.00 30.00 927.64 9,146.05 31.30 86.43 3,487.75 892.56 Total Office Raising Funds: appeal letter 4,380.31 334.81 Total Raising Funds Softball Southold Rec Special Events: Easter hunt Halloween other 334.81 1,519.94 241.84 205.71 134.98 37.70 Total Special Events Summer Program: NY unemp tax art & craft directa wages Employee FlCA Federal Tax juoiorwages 378.39 495.20 874.75 692.67 2,215.60 1,425.22 1,097.04 -4/- .'riday, June 0, 1!1!17 1996 CHECKING This one - CHECKING l'age; ). Summary Report 111/96 Through 12/31196 Category 1/1/96- 12/31/96 . manager wages NY tax senior wages snacks supplies Summer Program - Other 1,286.40 264.86 6,210.85 58.44 299.26 76.80 Total Summer Program Swimming; lifeguanl wages nets & floats permits supplies 14,997.09 259.93 1,049.35 280.00 56.00 Total Swimming Outflows - Other 1,645.28 28.00 Total Outflows 34,972.08 Overall Total -10,882.25 . - "1'.2 - Fishers Island Ferry District DUtrict Cffdted ~ Special Act of IIJ1u N. Y. St4!t l.qfslAcu'l" (l.4W1 of N. V.. 1047. CUPCrr 609) FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 . ROBERT P. KNAUFF Manager - Secretary BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS . REPORT TO THE FISHF;RS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIA TION 1997 REYNOLDS duPONT. JR., Chairman THOMAS F. DOHERTY, JR. ULUE M. AHMAN DAVID C. BURNHAM n STEPHEN A. COOK Telephone: 516-788-7463 FAX: 516-788-5523 During 1996 the ferries carried some 152, 000 passengers and 50,000 automobiles and trucks. This represents a slight decrease in passengers and a small increase in vehicles as compared to 1995. The New London terminal project is awaiting the completion of studies with regard to usages of the State Pier site in New London. As most of you are aware from the District's spring 1997 mailing, a possible terminal site at the State Pier in New London has been identified as a possible alternative to our present location. Copies of t he letter are available in the Ferry District office to interested parties. The installation of the new ramp system in the southeast corner of Silver Eel Cove was completed in the late fall and early winter of the past season. Because of its greater width, the new ramp facilitates egress from the vessels for both automobiles and large trucks. This was shown to be especially true this spring when sections for two modular building were transported to the Island. Repairs to the dock at Fishers Island will be made on a scaled down basis as no award of Federal funding was made for fiscal year 1997 (10/1/96-09/30/97). The amount of space available for parking at the New London terminal remains drastically reduced. Parking is at the far end of the freight and staging operations area between signs delineating the area to be used. Crew parking is on the west side of the area where designated. Vehicles parked in other areas of the terminal or in crew parking are subject to being towed. . The wooden dock area at Fishers Island is designated for 30 minute parking. We ask your cooperation, especially during the summer months, in not leaving your vehicle in this area and leaving on the ferry. There is ample long term parking available along the bank and road area across from the dock, on the north side of the Coast Guard station, and on the north side of the long brick building adjacent to the staging area. Vehicles should never be left on any of the paved portion of the staging area. Your cooperation will facilitate matters for persons meeting others or picking up freight who need the short term parking areas. -.1/3 - When picking up freight, please do not leave your cartons, wrappings, bands, etc. Take them with you and dispose of them as you would your household trash and garbage. After all, our personnel don't come to your home and throw trash on your la\M1 or porch. . We encounter many instances where persons order food or have medicine coming and then do not come to pick it up. Most food and medicine comes to the Island on the 3:30 p.m. boat from New London and arrives on Fishers Island about 4: 15 p.m. If you have ordered food or are expecting medicine, please be here to get it!! We cannot be responsible for food spoiling when we are unable to contact you. Saturday deliveries of Federal Express, Airborne Express, DHL, UPS, etc. are a continuing problem. It is anticipated the something important enough to require special handling should be expected by the consignee. During the summer season, please be be dO\M1 for the 1 :00 p.m. or 4: 15 p.m. arrivals at Fishers Island if you are expecting important deliveries. We will endeavor to contact you during our regular business hours once we know of a delivery, but we cannot guarantee delivery if we do not reach you. " . DO WE KNOW YOU? If you are new to the island or renting and not listed in the telephone book, please notify us as to who you are and where we can reach you. It will save us, and possibly you, a lot of time and trouble. RACE POINT ACCESS AND PARKING: The only acceptable route to Race Point is over the well worn road and across the concrete apron. TO\M1 of Southold stickers are required of all vehicles which park at Race Point. United Parcel Service and Federal Express shipments may be arranged through the Ferry District office. If you desire next day delivery, the item should be delivered before 12:00 noon. Please remember that the District is not a pack and ship or an agent of any express service. DATES TO REMEMBER: The Annual Election of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a term of 5 years will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 1997 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Fishers Island Fire House. Electors of the District qualified to vote for TO\M1 Officers of the TO\M1 of Southold at the preceding TO\M1 Election AND O\M1ers of real property situate within the Fishers Island Ferry District upon the last preceding to\M1 assessment roll shall be eligible to vote. The Annual Meeting to present estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year January 1, 1998 through December 31, 1998 will be held in the Fishers Island School on Friday, August 22,1997 at 6:00 p.m. 4 . -11'1" FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIA nON P. O. Box 464 Fishers Island, NY 06390 BULK RATE U.S. PQ8TAGE PAlO FISHERS ISlAND, N.Y I'EAMlT . .. BOXHOLDER Dates to Remember: Civic Association Annual Meeting: August 2nd at 4:00 p,m. at the BEACH CLUB Ferry District Commissioner Election: August 12th, 2 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Fire House Town Fathers' Meeting: August 13th at the School Ferry District budget meeting, August 22nd at 6 p.m. at the School f , f r