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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-1996 .. Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Reports of Island Organizations 1995-1996 Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Reports of Island Organizations 1995 - 1996 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Organization .. 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 19 21 22 25 27 30 32 33 Fishers Island Civic Association Fishers Island Harbor Committee Land Use Advisory Committee Police Advisory Committee Senior Citizens Committee Tree Committee FICA's Treasurer's Report Rodent Control Committee The Sanger Fund Walsh Park Island Bowling Center Fishers Island School Island Health Project Schedule of Doctors for the summer Library Association Fishers Island Cemeteries Island Concerts Henry L Ferguson Museum Emergency Management Fishers Island Development Corporation Fire District Treasurer's Report Fishers Island Ferry District Island People's Project F.I. Garbage and Refuse Town Justice Report Fishers Island Conservancy 12th grader Melissa Cunningham drew our cover design. President Leslie O. Closs V.ce-President Nancy Ilunt ~e('.1 Treas. Samh r-.1alinows.ki Sally Cas.hel Chri s Edwards Carol (hIes Stephanie flail Lt'e I (anlc~ Joseph Ilcnderson Jack I Iesst.' ~ancy I~, W Ilunt Sh.'\"c :-'laIinowski William Peishorr Louisa Evans (ex~officio) ;---r- FISHERS I P. O. Box 464 SSOCIATION 06390 516-788-7029 June 1996 Dear I slander: The Board of Directors of the Fishers Island Civic Association thanks vou for taking the time to read through this year's Annual Report of Island . Organizations. By acquainting yourself with the enclosed information, you will learn how much effort, volunteer and otherwise, goes into making Fishers Island the place where we love to live, work, and vacation. The Board of Directors and the Subcommittees of the Civic Association had a full year and anticipate another ahead. We have and will continue to work with orglmizalions on the Island and with off-Island authorities on many proje~ts. Highlights from last year include: . Inviting a series of guest speakers and officials to attend quarterly Civic Association meetings to address such issues as watershed protection and developing watershed protection regulations, Ferry District operating policies and whether or not they impact growth on the Island, activities of the Garbage & Refuse District, the pros and cons of incorporation, and the property assessment and gnevance process. . Working with the NY Department of State, Congressman Mike Forbes, the Fishers Island Conservancy and other nonprofit organi7~\tions in New York and Connecticut on strategies to end dumping of seriously contaminated dredge spoils in the Long Island Sound, and at the New London Disposal Site in particular. . Working closely with Island recreational fishermen, the Fishers Island Lobstermen's Association, the Fishers Island Conservancy and NY Assemblywoman Acampora on how best to establish a trawling ban in waters immediately surrounding the Island in hopes of fish stock regeneration. . Working closely with members of the Fishers Island Harbor Committee, Fishers Island Conservancy and Southold Town Trustees to provide guidance to the NY Department of Environmental Conservation on how best to utilize a $100,000 natural resources damage award on the Island. . Becoming acquainted with the new Administration in the Town of Southold to ensure continued delivery of services and benefits (such as providing us with Bay Constables or donating trees) as well as addressing needs as identifie.J by Islanders. . The Civic Association Subcommittees have continued to address the purposes for which they were created: 1 PLAN ASSUMPTIONS The heart of the Growth Plan for Fishers Island is the Plan Assumptions which follow. These assumptions are the product of many public weetings, citizen Questionnaires and committee work. These assumptions are the basiS on which we bope future decisiun m"kfng will rest. . 1. fishers Island must have a healthy year-round population. It must be self sufticient in providing all necessary year-roun<.l service functions, e.g., school, nIe department, groceries, EMS, medical, etc., and also be able to expand those services to meet the needs of the summer population. To meet these requirements, F.I. needs more people than currently live on the Island year- round. It is desirable that the year-round community include a diverse composite of age, sex and skill levels, 2. Efforts must be made to siow the growth of the summer population. All citizens and organizations should bear this goal in min<.l when making decisions which could influence growth. 3. The Island should remain a residentiat community, and tourism should be discouraged. (Commerdal activities on fishers Island should continue to focus their operations exclusively on serving the resident population). 4. The natural environment must be unequivocally protecte<.l. The uniqueness and fragility of our ocean, harbors, wetlands and water supply must be respected. To that end, Fishers Islanders, both year-round and part-time, mUSl be made aware of the need for environmental protectiun. S. The Fishers Island School is a major asset and shoul<.l be strengthened through enhanced programs and a larger student body. The character of the Island's society would be changed to everyone's detriment without the school. 6. For the foreseeable future, our Island's official governance will remain the same, I.e., we will continue to be a hamlet within the Town of Southold. This means we will need to work closely with the Town Board to obtain special legislation when necessary and to see that the Board understands that Fishers Island'S priorities are frequently different from those of the rest of Southold. It is the responsibility of the F.I. representative on the Town Board to ensure that Fishers Island'S uniqueness and best interest is dearly communicated to the other Board members. We should seek representation on any other Town boards or committees that are important to the welfare of the Island. In addition, we should e"'Plore special vehicles which might enhance local control. 7. To protect and strengthen Fishers Island, all people and organizations must be made aware of thE'ir interdependency, so that they will be encouniged to work tor the common good even when some individual sacriflce might be necessary. 8. Fishers Island residents should generously support the programs of the Island Museum and similar organizations which use private initiatives and land protection strategies to preserve the rem"ining open space on fishers Island. Fishers Island Harbor Committee The Southold Town appointed committee continues to be responsible for assignment of moorings and anchorage locations. After several years of work, the Committee rec.ently completed the Fishers Island Harbor Management Plan outlining recommende.d policies and regulations for water dependent uses at Fishers Island. The Plan has been officially transmitted to the Southold Town Board for their approval. The Committee, which was re<lpppointe.d in May by the Southold Town Board for terms of up to five years as outlined in the Plan includes the following: Leslie Goss for the Fishers Island Civic Association, Harris Parsons, Sr. for the Fishers Island Club, Margie Purnell for the Fishers Island Conservancy, Bill Ridgway for the Fishers Island Development Co. and the 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, Frank Bohlen for the Fishers Island Yacht Club, Chippy duPont for the Goose Island Corporation and Pirate's Cove Marine, Tom Johnson for Hay Harbor Club, Allie Raridon for the Island People's Project, Elby BUIT and Scudder Sinclair as West Harbor property owners, Bobsie Macleod as a Hay Harbor property owner and as Ex-Officio members Justice Louisa Evans and Bay Constables Tom Doherty and Bill Wall. Land Use Advisory Committee This committee continues in its role as a network for information gathering and dissemination on activities associated with Town, County, State, and Federal permitting authorities. A subgroup of the committee continues to develop computer capability for creating a master map of the Island delineating various parcels of land of significance for either infrastructure, environmental, or aesthetic value. Members of this committee include Justice Louisa Evans, Ken Edwards, Sr. of the Planning Board, Serge Doyen of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Bob WalloI' the Building Inspector's office, Tom Doherty for HDCO and the Utility Company, Bill Ridgway and Chippy duPont for FIDCO, Charlie Ferguson for the HL Ferguson Museum Land Tmst, Margie Purnell and Cherry Rafferty for the Fishers Ishmd Conservancy, Bernie Walsh and Lucia Henderson as committee coordinators, and various members of the Civic Association Board. 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 dire{;tly to the committee regarding enforcement issues on the Island can this committee accomplish this obje{;tive. Members of this committee arc Co-Chairs Linda Hale and Scudder Sinclair, Eliot Porter, Cathy Zanghetti, David Burnhmn and Harris Parsons, Sr. . Senior Citizens Committee This committee continues to meet and provide guidance and assistance to Town appointed Senior Citizen Aide Frank Gillan (788-7671). Mr. Gillan coordinates volunteer efforts to meet the needs of Island Senior Citizens and writes the Senior Newsletter. The Committee also alTdIlges social gatherings such a~ monthly luncheons with different themes and topics of interest. 2 Members of this committee include Bettv Peishoff as Chair, Frank Gillan, Senior Citizen Aide, Patty Faulkner, Petey Haase, Catherine Jenssen, Kristin Wall and Ex-Officio member Justice Louisa Evans. Tree Committee Committee coordinator Peter Burr continues to work with Ed Dart of the Southold Town Tree Committee and the Southold Town Highway Department to replenish trees lost to age, disease, and storms on Fishers Island. Approximately 45 trees have been donated by the Town over the years and planted in the vicinity of the baseball diamond, along the chain link fence bordering the Navy property, and in an effort to restore the canopy along Whistler A venue. The trees have to be located on Town property and arc cared for by the Fishers Island crew of the Southold Town Highway Department. In the past, homeowners on property adjacent to the new plantings have been kind enough to provide water and other care to these trees, the committee is hopeful that this will continue. Do not forget Town Father's Day on Wednesday, August 14th 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 arc as follows: Saturday, July 27, 1996 at 9:30am Annual Meeting (note the time change) Saturday, October 12, 1996 at 4:00pm Saturday, January 25, 1997 at 2:00pm Saturday, May 24, 1997 at 4:00pm The second terms of Leslie Goss and Steve Malinowski come to a close at the Annual Civic Association meeting on Saturday, July 27th. It is with great appreciation that the Board <md membership of the Civic Association recognize their steadfast commitment to the Island community. Sincerel y, Leslie Goss, President '96, Nancy Hunt, Vice President '97, Sally Cashel '96, Chris Edwards '98, Carol Giles '98, Stephanie Hall '97, Lee Hanley '98, Jack Hesse '98, Joc Henderson '98, Steve Malinowski '96, and Will Peishoff '97. . 3 FICA'S TREASURER'S REPORT July 1, 1995 Total Cash Balance Checkbook Money Market Income Dues & Contributions Senior Committee Harbor Committee Copies MM Interest Total Income Expenses Administration Annual Report Appeal Gazette Support Growth Plan mailings Harbor Committee Insurance LUAC Membership Minutes PAC Rats Senior Committee Subscriptions Supplies Telephone Total Expenses . Cash Balance Checkbook balance MM Balance June 30, 1996 Total Cash Balance 4,719.27 13,564.53 13,952.00 1,250.00 1,245.00 136.00 395.87 2,785.11 1,515.48 378.97 4,000.00 21.30 838.82 338.00 52.80 25.00 805.16 188.00 598.29 863.31 97.00 688.95 3228.11 4877.97 13,960.40 4 $18,283.80 $16,978.87 $16,424.30 $18,838.37 FISHERS ISLAND RODENT CONTROL a sUbsidiary of the Fishers Island Civic Association ANNUAL REPORT Dear Fishers Islanders, Another year has gone by, and despite the efforts of the Island Rodent Control. rat slghtings continue to be reported. The case can probably be made that even if every home on the island maintained one of our Rodent Feeding Stations, there still would be some rats which would escape our efforts to exterminate them: however. we will keep on trying. The Civic Association annually pays for two to three hundred pounds of rat food, and it is distributed free of charge to anyone who wants some. To get yours, please call me at 788-7514 or leave a message at the Hay Harbor Golf Shop. (This is not an indication that HHC is an unusually rodent-prone area: it's just where I work in the summer.) The "rat food", which is actually a euphemism for Eaton's AC-90 anticoagulant rodenticide. consists of bird seed treated with an active ingredient of 0.005% chlorophacinone (this WILL be on the test), meaning that 99.995% of the bait is made up of inert ingredients. It is quite safe as long as it is kept in tamper-resistant feeder stations. These stations are built by various classes at the Fishers Island School and sold as a fund raiser for $20.00 each. If you would like to get one, attract my attention as described above. Occasionally, people ask if dogs that eat poisoned rats are in danger. According to the technicians at Eaton's. a dog would have to eat about 50 rats before feeling any ill effects. Luckily. most dogs cannot eat that many rats at once, so there should be no concern about this matter. Anyway. I hope that if you have any concerns about rats on your property, you will give me a call. Best wishes for a happy, safe and rodent-free summer! Dave Denison, Rodent Control Person 5 SANGER FUND 1996 The Sanger Fund was established in 1987 in memory of Peter D. Sanger, and since that time has made about 70 grants totalling more than $800,000. The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up support to Island orglnizations 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 fundraising efforts of other Island organi7Ations. 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 Ind awarding grants. Current committee members are Kandi Sanger, chair; Mark Andrews, secretary; Ieln Calhoun; Ken Edwards; Dick Hale; Catherine Ienssen; Steve Malinowski and Leonard On. There are approximately 2S organi7Ations on the Island, Ind 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: $25,000 to Union Chapel to repair the parsonage and expand its endowment. 530,000 to Our Lady of Grace Church for repairs Ind to expand its endowment. $50,000 to the Fishers Island Theater renovation project. $13,000 to fund a share of the Fishers Island Bikeway Study. In the past, The Sanger Fund has provided special assistance to almost aU of the island organizations. For example, it helped equip a second examination room for the Isllnd Health Proj ect, provided start-up funding to the Fishers Island Gazette and tinlnced the FISH (Fishers Island Senior Hotline) program for the Fishers Island Fire Department. It has also helped individuals with special needs. The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from blind organiurions that meet special funding . requirements. Grant applications are available from committee members. 6 <W5:P 23 'Ji,h'" !J,(and, eN 'Y 06390 June 5, 1996 Dear Island Residents, The development of Walsh Park progressed in the past fiscal year as Jim and Amy Suedmeier began residence in their lovely new home. Further, we have approved two additional applicant families. Ifthese progress to fruition, the development of the North Hill site will be complete. The Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation will continue full oversight on this property. In addition, it will be responsive to future opportunities to enhance the housing needs of year-round residents. We are proud of the families of Walsh Park. In last year's letter we detailed the impressive array ofleadership roles they fulfill on Fishers Island. We would like to especially thank board member and Vice President ofWPBC, Tom Doherty for his commitment and Christopher Edwards for continuing to brilliantly manage the Walsh Park Open Golf Toumament. Sincerely, OJ. Anderson Mark Andrews Jeremiah Bogert Brad Burnham Frank Burr Thomas Doherty, Jr. Daniel Gordon Rose Harvey Gwathmey Barton Harvey Jonathan Kibbe Robert Wall Arthur Walsh 7 'Wa.f~h qJa.~k !Bw"Jof,nt ~.D. !Bo" 684 'Ji'h." !J,(and, dV.w <yo,' 06390 ~ 8 8 8 8 8 ISLAND BOWLING CENTER ). . . . . .FISHERSISLA~~~~~YORK003908.8.8.8.8.8. Summer 1996 Greetings to all from the Island Bowling Centerl Located behind the school. the Island Bowling Center Is open each Saturday night from 6:45 until 9:30. We have a snack bar which serves fries. chicken nuggets. cheeseburgers. fried shrimp and clams. milk shakes. and many other similar Items. There are four bowling lanes. two of which are equipped with gutter guards so that little people can bowl without getting gutter balls all the time. We hope you will come and vlsltl The Bowling Center was furnished through donations by Island residents. and Is operated solely by volunteers. It Is a real community center all year round. and many families visit regularly. It can also be used by private groups for parties or as an outing on a night other than Saturday. If you wish to do so. please contact Dave Denison at 788-7514. All of the volunteers who work at the Center wish you a happy summer. and encourage you to come down some Saturday evening and throw a fewl 1995 - 1996 VOLUNTEERS Stuart Borgert Gall Cypherd Dave Denison Jeff Edwards Louisa Evans Sue Horn Mike Imbrlgllo Mary Panklewlcz Bill Wall Debbie Borgert Mike Conroy Greg Cypherd Carol Doherty Bob Evans Cindy Gillan Judl Imbrlgllo Scott Lamb Greg Thibodeau Steve Walter 8 . F i I ghe gshers c9'sland efchool U.F.S.D. #4. FISHERS ISLAND. 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 1995-96 school year were William Faulkner, Russell Heath, Mary Horn, George Homing (president) and Eileen Wall (vice president). At the annual school district meeting held May 21, 1996, Anne Burnham was elected to replace Russell Heath. The school operates on a budget that is approved by the resident voters. the budget for the 1996-97 school year is $2,113,485. The fiscal year for the school district begins July 1 and ends June 30. The Fishers Island School continues to provide a challenging, individualized educational program for our eighty students. The Class of 1996 consists of four island students and two commuters from Connecticut. The school has a building committee for collaborative planning and shared decision-making. The committee consists of parents, students, teachers, the superintendent and a community member. A new "fitness cluster" was recently installed on our playground and is being enjoyed by our youngsters. 9 ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Tel.: 516-788-7244 Fax: 516-788-7968 TO YOUR HEALTH! SUMMER 1996 Summer is upon us, and for years we've been able to count on several things: A friendly and wen-equipped medical office on the Island staffed by physicians from St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York, with a doctor in residence 24 hrs/day trained to handle routine and emergency situations; fun-time backup by the Fishers Island Fire Department's ambulance squad (including EMTs and EMT-CCs); transportation to the mainland when necessary by the marine ambulance "SEA STRETCHER"; close relationships with staff at L & M Hospital and access to their many services; health professionals offering workshops free of charge to year-round residents during the winter, We know we can count on Preventive Care and Continuity of Care, And the fact that no one gets turned away. BUT - what if it were not so? Just imagine not being able to get that appointment for the the sprained wrist or spiking fever because there's no doc on the Island, or your HMO says no. Imagine not being able to get off the Island quickly for something serious - a broken bone, a stroke. Imagine not having it an a phone can away. The Island Health Project, Inc., needs your generous support so that we can continue to give you safe and convenient medical care right on the Island. Contributions should be made to: Island Health Project, Inc., and are funy tax-deductible. Thank you, and have a healthy summer, Sincerely, The Island Health Project Committee , Mrs. H. L. Bogert, Co-Chair Mrs. Robert W. Parsons, Co-Chair Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Mrs. Richard Baker Mr. James Rutherfurd Mrs. John Clavin Mrs. Peter D. Sanger Klaus Mayer, M. D. Miss Mary Linda Strunk Mrs. James V. Righter Mr, Robert B. Talbot Mr. Michael Rothfeld Mr, Michael Wray P. S. We have enclosed, for your convenience, a card with useful and important information regarding the Doctor's hours and phone numbers. Please post this where everyone can see it!! 10 1995 RECEIPTS Appeal HOG Tournament Donation In Memory Fees Collected Insurance Rebate Reimbursement Telephone Endowment Special $64,264.24 40,201.00 610.00 1,000.00 46,814.10 149.26 153.11 2,715.00 5,536.68 Transfer from CD's $161,443.39 82,734.38 $244, 177. 77 DISBURSEMENTS Physician Stipend House Insurance Director's Insurance Maintenance & Repairs to House Medical Equipment, Maintenance & Clinic Supplies Secretarial & Office Expense Accountant Fuel Telephone Electricity Water HOG Special Witholding for Salaries Transfer to Merrill Lynch checking account $ 68,150.00 2,820.91 2,000.00 14,195.72 9,622.08 18,649.70 745.00 1,522.42 6,802.53 2,450.84 887.46 13,423.79 3,684.18 9,148.76 67,734.38 $221,837.77 Checking Account Balance 12/31/95 Merrill Lynch Account UST Master Fund $ 57,267.10 71,746.62 113.522.74 , 11 FISHERS ISLAND DOCTOR'S SCHEDULE Date May 26 - June 2 June 2 - .1une'~ June 1/9 - June 16 June 16 - June 23 June 23 - June 30 June 30 - July 7 July 7 - July 14 July 14 - July 21 July 21 - July 28 July 28 - August 4 Aug. 4 - August 11 Aug. 11 - August 18 Aug. 18 - Sept. 2 sept. 2 - sept. 8 sept. 8 - Sept. 15 Sept. 15 - Sept 22 Sept. 22 - Sept. 29 Sept. 29 - Oct. 6 Physician Michael Park MD Joel Haling MD Stephan G. Lynn MD Nate Lebowitz MD Maurice Wright MD Maria ciechorska MD Maria Ciechorska MD Pat Carey MD Maurice wright MD Philip Hew MD Dan Waxman MD Stephan G. Lynn MD Stephan G. Lynn MD Leon Scrimmager MD Admir Hadzic MD Rauno Joks MD Rajbir Minhas MD Maurice Wright MD 12 ~ FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 366 FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 June, 1996 Last autumn, the Fishers Island Library Association conducted a survey of its year-round and summer patrons. Their suggestions as to how to improve services fell into three primary categories: 1. Renovate the Children's Corner with better bookcases, seating and a new computer. 2. Establish a quiet adult reading and computer work area. 3. Set aside an adaptable space for small community meetings and lectures. The Board of Trustees is currently in the process of reviewing and developing these plans. Without compromising the library's unique atmosphere, Allie Raridon, INT, AlA, has created architectural drawings to adapt the existing facilities. Ms. Raridon's drawings for the proposed improvements are on view near the librarian's desk. As always, updating the collection of classic literature, current best sellers and periodicals is paramount; building a selection of books on tape is also underway. Funding for the new Children's Corner has begun with contributions from Topper's, the Lynch girls' summer bake sale, the Bailey children's autumn pumpkin sale, and, this past spring's "Daffodils and Drinks" at Torn and Bunty Armstrong's. The Library Association extends many thanks to all those involved. This summer the library will publish a newsletter listing continuing programs as well as several additions. The popular book sales will again take place in July and August. 13 Jffisqtrs ~ sIano QItmdtrits COMMITTEE OUR lADY OF GRACE CHURCH S1. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL Elilobeth Peishoff - Chairperson Mary G. Roberts - Treasurer Ann Bonks - Secretory lucy Ahman Bradford Burnham Ella N. Foshay Nancy Murphy Thomas W. Russell, Jr. Edwina C. Songer Robert B. Talbot 1996 The following rules have been adopted for the organization of the cemeteries on Fishers Island. Acquisition of a cemetery plot will be limited to the following: a. Year-round residents b. Owners of land 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 by specific person please contact the committee Regulations for the cemeteries were also Stones: __ a. b. adopted by our churches. No higher They must c. They must than eight inches,no wider than four feet face the direction of the entrance be placed on a one foot deep cement foundation Decorations: No plastic flowers, encasements or ornaments allowed. Plantings: a. No shrubs over ten inches b. All 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 The Committee 14 ISLAND CONCERTS ISLAND CONCERTS was formed sixteen years ago to bring a variety of musical events to our island community during the summer months. This summer, the Island Concerts Committee will once again underwrite a beloved tradition - the July 4"' Sailing Masters marching band. Two programs will be sponsored in July. First, a cabaret evening of song with Stowe Phelps and friends with a quintet accompaniment at the Fishers Island Club. Second. a classical evening with the renowned Da Vinci String Quartet to be held in a private home. In August. the Mercury Brass Quintet will perform under the tent at the Fishers Island Yacht Club. Island Concerts relies on the generous support ofthe entire community to maintain its viability. An annual appeal in the Spring to all island boxholders and friends typically will cover half of the costs of this summer program. Modest ticket sales to the three concerts, hopefuIly, will cover additional costs. Island Concerts Committee Linda Musser Ghislaine Boulanger Co-Chairs June 1996 15 THE HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM 1996 MUSEUM: CURATOR: (516)788 7239 (515) 788-7293 MUSEUM HOURS: 9:00 - NOON, MONDAY THRU SATURDAY; 2:00-4:00 ON SATURDAYS; 11 :00 - 12:30 SUNDAY AND BY APPOINTMENT: (516) 788-7293 1995 was a good year for the Henry L. Ferguson Museum which is now entering its thirty- sixth year. The resolution of the Middle Farms land situation was amicably completed by way of a 'bargain sale'. The Museum is thankful to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geniesse and ADCO for the opportunity to enlarge its Land Trust acreage in this area. The Land Trust now has 17 parcels, some at the east end of the Island and some at the West, under its management. These acres will remain forever green. The Museum always welcomes both on-island and off-island groups to visit the museum or perhaps to have the Curator, Edwin Homing, take them on a nature walk. Presently the HLFM has seven walking trails which are maintained by volunteers. A trail guide was published in 1995 and is available at the museum. For more than ten years the museum has spent considerable sums of money yearly for the advancement of archaeology on the Island. Under the direction of two professionals, Dr. Robert Funk, formerly from the New York State Museum, Albany and Dr. John Pfeiffer of Southeast Connecticut Archaeological Society, digs have taken place with rewarding results. The expenditures for this work exceed any others that are incurred yearly. It is the opinion of the Board that the scientific knowledge that is being gained by Fishers Island archaeological site work, is worth the cost. Contributions to assist in defraying these substantial expenditures would be most welcome. In 1996, uniquely designed pottery was discovered at the Brickyard Site. Dr. Pfeiffer now calls it "Munnatawketlncised" because it is quite unlike that found either on coastal Connecticut or on Long Island. Come and see "Fido", the 700 year old ceremonially buried dog which will be displayed in the new archaeological wing. Under the guidance of the Curator, Ed Homing, the collections of Island natural history have been dramatically enlarged. With the help of the New York State Museum's Gordon Tucker, more than 800 species of plants have been identified. Some of these are rare for New York State. The Christmas Audubon Bird Count which is conducted across the country, listed 44 on Fishers by Edwin Horning and others. In May, the HLFM contributed $1.00 to the Great Gull Island Tern project for each bird species identified. Led by Ed, and his son, George, and several volunteers, a count of 85 was made. As in past years Ed Homing will lead groups on Nature Walks during July and August. Tuesdays for parents and children and Wednesdays for adults. Meet at the Museum at 2:00 pm. 16 SPECIAL DATES TO REMEMBER - SUMMER 1996 Thursday, JUNE 27 the Museum opens for the summer. Look for our new OPEN RAG Thursday, JULY II 5:00 to, 7:00 pm. All welcome to reception for "Fishers Island, 9,000 b.c. to the Present". Monday, AUGUST 12, 6:00pm at the School; slide lecture by Dr. Robert Ballard, underwater archaeologist of Titantic fame. All welcome. LAND TRUST MANAGEMENT AREAS (*indicates trail maintained) I. *HLF Museum on H. L. Ferguson Sanctuary, 3.7 acres, gift 1965. 2. Albert Stickney III 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, I acre, gift, Bagley Reid, 1986. 5. David F. Harris Sanctuary, .75 acre, gift, 1989. 6. *Beny Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 8 acres, The Nature Conservancy Project, 1978. 7. *Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 23.15 acres, 5.6 acre easement, Robert J. Miller, 1983; II acres FlOCO, 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. II. 6.8 acres, donation, Mr. & Mrs. R. James Newman, assisted by contributions from Frederic C. Hamilton, Michael & Mary Denny Wray, Peter Steil, 1995. 12. 1.4 acres, gift, Regina Pyle, 1994. . 13 -17 recent additions to the land trust. Other maintained walking trails: A. Brickyard Swamp Trail, B. Treasure Pond Trail, C. Chocomount Trail. '. The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 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 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 L. 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 18) $1 _ $9 Additional contribution for Land Trust Fund $ Name Address City State, lip Checks should be made payable to the "Friends of the H.L.F. Museum." Corporate matching gifts welcomed. 18 BOARD OF GOVERNORS -/99' Richard S. Baker Sarah Tremaine Bulger Secretary Elizabeth H. Cook Charles B. Ferguson Harry L. Ferguson III Marie Gai liard Catha Hesse - ALBEII:r >>. t;oe.J<>N - Ho"'....uy Edwin II. Homin" Curator Elizabeth F. Husband' . .;j;'\ Vice President Jean Leuchtenburg - 1l4t.Eto/ Co. "YUI_/ Steven Malinowski ~ . - ~It..."p ""4rr,.;"S,S"N' -J-Io......uy G. Carey Mattlllessen Robert J. Miller Bagley Reid. Mary F. Russell Penni Sharp Robert K. White Katherine H. Sturtevant Katherine Horning President Treasurer Honorary Museum Attendant 5 FISHERS ISLAND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Alan R. Thibodeau, Deputy Emergency Manager Home 788-7063, EOC 788-7997 Dear Fellow Islanders, Here we are half-way through my third year as Deputy Emergency Manager, and the planning and organizing has not let up any. One of our proudest moments came last fall, when we had our first FEMA evaluated Nuclear Incident Drill. These evaluated drills are held every two years, and all aspects of the drill are kept secret except for the date the drill is on. Previously, the island suffered a zero rating, due to inadequate staffing and EOC planning. Happily, we not only cleared up all Areas Recommend for Corrective Action (or ARCA's) from the last drill, but we had no ARCA's written against us this time. We demonstrated adequate staff, planning and even showed our f1exiability by bringing Southold Deputy Emergency Manager John Raynor over by boat to relieve me during a shift change. I would again thank all those who partook in the exercise, for their time and assistance. During training for this exercise, we noticed areas where the plan was ineffective and other areas that were just plain lacking. Currently,we have intensified efforts to re-write the plan. Not only are local organizations and the Town taking part, but Suffolk County and New York State Emergency Management are adding their expertise to the plan. A planning meeting is being held on the island with all those mention above and also the State of Connecticut and Northeast Utilities. We would like to have the plan re-written and approved by the end of the year. Also this winter, the Red Cross trained fourteen islanders in the basic operations of Shelter Management and Disaster Services. Furthermore, the Red Cross has provided cots and blankets to be used at the school when the shelter is open. The volunteers have elected Neil O'Connell and Stephanie Hall to be Co-Shelter Managers, and have begun meeting to organize responsiblities within the shelter. If anyone would like to volunteer their services for the shelter, please contact either Neil, Stephanie or myself. Also related to the Red Cross is the re-establishment of the Blood Drives. Last August the Red Cross held their first drive in over fifteen years. They were very enthused with the 49 donors. This past May, they returned and received 29 pints from island donors. They are 19 scheduled to return in August for one more drive this year. Watch for posters announcing date and time and please plan to donate. It only takes an hour of your day, but may give someone else the rest of their life. I can truthfully say that thankfully the island has not had to call on myself or the number of volunteers training to help with an emergency. I would once again like to thank Wayne Doucette, Gary Kelly and John Raynor, for their help and expertise. I should also include Judge Evans, Supervisor Cochran and the Town Board for their help and understanding that Emergency Planning is ongoing and vital for the protection of all town residents. One last item. In the front of this year's Telephone Directory are two pages of Emergency Information. Please take the time now to read over them, so that in an emergency, you and your family will be prepared. I also have many brochures that are available on Hurricane Preparedness. Please contact me if you are interested in obtaining them. Finally, I hope everyone has a happy and safe summer. Sincerely yours, ~R Alan R. Thibodeau Deputy Emergency Manager 20 Fishers Island Development Corporation P.O. Drawer E Fishers Island, New York 06390 Robert B. Calhoun, Jr. President Thomas F. Doherty, Jr. .\ldlh(<!.cr June 10 ,1996 Fishers Island Civic Association P.O. Box 464 Fishers Island, NY 06390 Dear Fellow Islanders, Fishers Island Development Corporation (FIDCO) enjoyed a relatively quiet year in 1995 attending to its regular activities: maintaining its properties. including roads on the East End, keeping an eye on the assets, its leases out to others such as the Fishers Island Club and the Marina/Yacht Club and supporting the three operating Utility Companies in which it owns significant interests. Of particular note, FIDCO is helping to sponsor a professional feasibility study of a bike path on the East End which may advance to a recommendation stage by mid- summer 1996. Frank Burr is leading this effort. In 1995 FIDCO also participated with certain private parties and the Ferguson Museum in a series of land transfers intended to leave the Middle Farm flats area open and undeveloped forever. FIDCO has not sold any of its residential property for many years but does occasionally swap building lots in order to prevent development of particularly unique sites. FIDCO is a stockholder-owned company with over 100 shareholders all of whom are Island residents or descendents. Our Board of Directors meets at least three times a year with an "open meeting" on the Friday before Labor Day. Routine operations of FIDCO are subcontracted to the Utility Company, and therefore Tom Doherty acts as our General Manager. Please contact him or the undersigned with any questions or comments. Sincerely, Robert B. Calhoun President Fishers Island Development Corporation 21 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06380 Commissioners Kenneth L. Edwards Arthur J. Walsh Richard F. Hale Lawrence R. Horn Charles J. Morgan TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1995 Receipts: Tax Revenue & Interest Rental of POlling Place Insurance Rebate Total Receipts Balance at Beginning of year $257,123.34 140.00 1,628.00 Total Receipts and Balance Disbursements: Personal Services (Attorney) Personal Services Hydrant Rental Insurance M & R Apparatus & Equipment M & R Building & Property Telephone & Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social Security Tax Medical Expense Other Expense LOSAP $ 997.34 $ 13,143.72 29,382.64 23,311. 71 16,477.80 27,809.87 1,624.81 6,358.09 1,306.15 979.00 1,300.00 13,662.35 73,019.20 Total Current Expenses Purchase of Equipment Transfer to Reserve Fund Transfer to GFMM Total Payments from General Fund Balance at End of Year Checking Ass't Total Payments and Balances 22 Treasurer & Secretary Catherine Jenssen $258,891.34 19,611.29 $278,502.63 $209,372.68 3,248.25 35,000.00 20,000.00 $267,620.<;13 10,881. 70 $278,502.63 Commissioners Kenneth L. Edwards Arthur J. Walsh Richard F. Hale Lawrence R. Horn Charles J. Morgan FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P.O. sox 222 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06:380 TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1995 APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND January 1, 1995 March, 1995 NFB&T Balance on Hand Transfer from Checking Interest Jan - Nov. Interest December Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1995 EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND January 1, 1995 NFB&T Balance on Hand Interest Jan - Nov. Interest December. Balance on Hand Dec. 31, 1995 Treasurer & Secretary Catherine Jenssen $149,408.48 35,000.00 4,452.33 435.18 $189,295.99 34,483.08 868.25 81.46 $35,432.79 23 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT Exhibit "A" GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET As of December 31, 1995 ASSETS Cash on Deposit Checking Account $10,881. 70 $72,867.99 $83,749~60 General Fund Money Market Account Total Assets SURPLUS Available for future expenditures $83,749.60 EXHIBIT "B" RESERVE FUNDS BALANCE SHEET Apparatus Reserve Fund $189,295.99 Equipment Repair Reserve Fund Total Cash on Deposit $35,432.79- $8.3,749.60 Available for future expenditures $307,478.38 SUPPLEMENT TO TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1995 Breakdown of Other Expenses: Office Expense Gasoline & Oil Inspection, Fireschool & Convention Election Expense Dues $ 994.98 2,936.80 9,047.77 182.80 500.00 Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense $13,662.35 2.4 Fishers Islan.d Ferry District Dlmicr Cl'earcd B, S~cial Act of 'lM N. Y. Slatr Lerislat1.lrc (Low! of N. Y., 1!,).f7. Ch4PIeT 699) FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 ROBERT P. KNAUFF Manager - Secretary BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REPORT TO THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION 1996 REYNOLDS duPONT. JR.. Chairman THOMAS F. DOHERTY. JR. LILLIE M. AHMAN DAVID C. BURNHAM II STEPHEN A_ COOK Telephone: 516-788-7463 FAX: 516-788-5523 During 1995 the ferries carried some 159,000 passengers and 49,000 automobiles and trucks which represent small percentage increases over 1994. The New London terminal project is still awaiting a final opinion on the District's application to the State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection which was submitted in May 1994. The past year has been particularly noteworthy in that we were able to arrange to have all the junk cars and trucks removed from behind building No. 209 (long building adjacent to Ferry staging area) and most of the scrap vehicles and scrap metal in the area behind the movie theater has also been removed. It is expected that a repair project will commence later this summer or early in the fall which will involve repair of the sheet pile bulkhead and the installation of a new ramp system at the site of the old ramp in the southeast corner of Silver Eel Cove. Application has also been made for Federal funds under the tenets of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) to make major repairs to approximately 300' of old dock in the Cove. PLEASE NOTE: The only acceptable route to Race Point is over the well worn road and across the concrete. Town of Southold stickers are required of all vehicles which park at Race Point. The amount of space available for parking at the New London terminal remains drastically reduced. This was done to allow freight and traffic operations to be accomplished with a greater degree of safety than in past years. Parking is at the far end of the lot between signs delineating the area to be used. Crew parking is on the west side of the lot where freight flats area stored. Vehicles found parked in other areas of the lot or in crew parking are subject to being towed. For safety reasons, persons whose vehicles are at the stern of a vessel are not be allowed to remain in the vehicles. (25) The dock area at Fishers Island is designated for thirty minute parking to enable persons meeting boats to have a place to park. 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. Please cooperate in not leaving your vehicle where it does not belong. 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. Your cooperation will enable us to maintain a tidier facility. 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 4:10 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 and UPS are a continuing problem. It is anticipated that something important enough to require special handling should be expected by the addressee. During the summer season, please be down for the 1:00 p.m or 4:15 p.m. arrivals at Fishers 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. United Parcel service_and Federal Express shipments may be made through the Ferry District Office. When utilizing Federal Express, letters or packages should be delivered to the Ferry District office before 12:00 noon if you wish next day delivery. 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 13, 1995 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 Town Officers of the Town of Southold at the preceding Town Election AHn owners of real property situate within the Fishers Island Ferry District upon the last preceding town assessment roll shall be eligible to vote. The Annual Meeting to present estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996 will be held in the Fishers ISland School on Friday, August 23, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. (26) island people's project box 523 fishers island, ny 06390 May 1996 Dear Fishers Islanders. The Island People's Project plans for the summer are underway. Our highlight will be the Summer Program for children ages 4-12 years. Fundraisers such as a Fireworks Cruise and House & Garden Tour are also planned. If anyone would like to be involved with these plans. please feel free to contact IPP. Year around activities are continuing. A soccer program for children of pre-k age through 12 years begins this month and runs through mid-June. This program is sponsored by IPP and the Town of Southold and played on IPP's ballfield. Halloween and Easter holidays hosted parades and and egg hunt. both of which involved many kids and islanders. We would like to thank everyone for their support In these endeavors. The Board of IPP is excited to have Barbara Hoch as our new Administrator/Bookkeeper. Barbara has been hired for a one year term to perform these services and keep things running smoothly. There are a number of dates to put on your summer calendar. The Summer Program runs from July 8th through August 16th. We are thrilled to have Karen Lamb return as the Director. Fourth of July will be celebrated with the Fife and Drum Band and a youth Bike Parade on July 6th. A Fireworks Cruise will be run in conjunction with the New London Sailfest on July 13th. The Arts & Crafts Fair will be on the Village Green on July 17th and August 20th. And the House & Garden Tour will be held on August 10th. A yoga class will also be taught during the month of July at the Fishers Island School. The only disheartening news we feel a need to share is the abuse of the island's local ballfield. This past winter we experienced a number of incidents of 27 driving on the ballfield leaving ruts that have made the field rather unsafe. The worst of these incidents was the complete destruction of one of the portable soccer goals on a Saturday night. These soccer goals were donated by the Americal Legion for use by the whole community and the youth soccer program. Unfortunately. we are forced to begin our program this spring with only one goal. The Town of South old has generously agreed to purchase a new goal. The result of this abuse is that the goals will not be left on the field for public use. We hope also that these incidents cease so IP? will not be forced to install a fence around this field in order to insure the safety and enjoyment of all people wanting to use the field. We wouid again like to thank everyone for their generous support. It takes alot of work and effort on everyone's behalf to make this program run. Sincerely. Annie Burnham. President Marilyn Yakaitas. Treasurer Susan Connelly. Vice-President Leslie Tombari. Secretary 28 Tuesday, April 23, 1996 IPP accounts - All Accounts Balance Sheet 4/23196 Acct Assets Cash and Bank Accounts CHECKING-Union Trust account 318502900 IPP Cash Money Market -#0338360316 Total Cash and Bank Accounts Total Assets Liabilities & Equity Liabilities Other Liabilities SP Pay - FWH SP Pay-SOl SP J>-dy-ssmed SP Pay-SWH Swim Pay-FWH Swim Pay-SOl Swim Pay-ssmed Swim Pay-SWH Total Other Liabilities Total Liabilities Equity Total Liabilities & Equity 29 PUl\e: 1 4/23196 Balance 21,956.34 208.19 33,427 .92 55,592.45 55,592.45 0.00 40.80 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.20 0.00 0.00 42.00 42.00 55,550.45 55,592.45 ~( / FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 CIVIC ASSOCIATION FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK WE HAVE BEEN ANTICIPATING A BUSY, SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR 1996. WE ARE CONTINUALL Y SEARCHING FOR BETTER PLANS AND IDEAS FOR THE PLAN OF COMBINING THE EXISTING TRANSFER STATION WITH THE "BURN DUMP". WE HAVE BEEN COORDINATING OUR EFFORTS WITH DAVE BROWN OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND LARRY MURPHY OF ANCHOR ENGINEERING. THE FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT HOPES THAT YOU ARE FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE TWO TRANSFER STATIONS WITHOUT MUCH ADO. REMEMBER, THE ONLY WAY WE WILL GET THE MOST FROM OUR TAX MONEY IS TO HELP MAKE THE PROGRAMS OF RECYCLING WORK, AND ABIDE BY THEM. HOMEOWNERS OF FISHERS ISLAND WHO BRING THEIR OWN WASTE TO THEIR RESPECT ABLE PLACES (TRANSFER STATION AND COMPOST FACILITY) YOU HAVE NOTICED A GREAT CHANGE IN APPEARANCE AT BOTH FACILITIES. THESE IMPROVEMENTS WE HOPE, MAKE YOUR VISIT MORE VISUALLY APPEALING. THANKS TO MARC BANKS AT THE TRANSFER STATION AND DAVE BENSON AT THE COMPOST FACILITY. ALSO, WE, THE COMMISSIONERS WOULD LIKE TO REMIND AND HOPE FOR A SUCCESSFUL AND USEFUL HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 31,1996. BELOW WE HAVE INCLUDED THE ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. RESPECTFULLY, . GREGORY THIBODEAU DEBBIE BORGERT MILDRED DIXON 30 FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT AS~ERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 BUDGET FOR 1996 HaulinglDisposal hauling ferry tipping fees stop 38,000.00 10,000.00 40,000.00 15,000.00 Transfer Station I operation/util maintenance 35.000.00 10,000.00 Compostingffransfer Station \I operationlutil capital improvemnet Legal OfficelSecretarial Commissioners' Fees EngineeringlConsult Accounting Insurance Employee Taxes 35,000.00 50.000.00 28,000.00 7.000.00 10,000.00 60,000.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,300.00 Ttotal $ 352,300.00 . 31 SUPERVISOR JEAN W, COCHRAN ~<'~ c"" '~\\HOl.t~-~ . ~\,,~ t'a ~. "~ ~"- "~ ~"' Q . ' , '" . -- ,0. " 4~ "00 >/to" + Town Hall, 53095 Main Road P.O. Box 1179 Southold, New York 11971 Telephone (516) 765.1891 Fax (516) 765-1823 COUNCILMEN ALICE J. HUSSIE JOSEPH L. TOWNSEND, JR. RUTH D. OLIVA JUSTICE LOUISA P. EVANS WILLIAM D. MOORE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF SOUTHOLD Some Town/Local Highlights of 1995/1996 1. The metal dump excavation poroject has been given a clean bill of health by the D.E.C.. The soil test results were nonhazardous, and all that remains is some landscaping. Please do not dump or allow children to play in the area. 2. Southold Town's new Supervisor, Jean Cochran, as well as two of the tax assessors, attended the Mennorial Day weekend Civic Association meeting and showed a willingness to listen to Fishers Islanders. 3. The Harbor Committee was reappointed by the Town Board and will continue to advise the Town as to Fishers Island waters. 4. This spring the Town of Southold Recreation Department, along with Island People's Project offered soccer instead of T-Ball and will be offering soccer again in the fall. 5. The Town portion of the property tax was reduced and the Town Board passed a resolution that it would attempt to keep any increase no larger than the cost of living increase. 6. Alan Thibodeau, Deputy Emergency Manager, and Frank Gillan, Senior Coordinator, have been busy this winter at their respective jobs. Alan has been developing a Nuclear Power Disaster Plan that is feasible in reality, not just on paper. Frank has been available to help with the needs of the Island's Senior citizens. 7. On August 14th, Town, County, and State Officials will be available at the Fishers Island School to answer Questions. 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 many of the agencies with decision-making power. 8. I continue to travel to Long Island on at least a bi-weekjy basis, to attend Town Board, and other meetings, as well as to sit court. Most of my court cases are unrelated to Fishers Island. 9. I have a ready supply of most New York State Department of Motor Vehicles forms. DMV is planning on being here in September. Please let me know your concerns so that I can attempt to address them. . I wish everyone a pleasant and safe summer. I will be at my office in the Ferry Annex Sunday nnomings 9 to 11. Other times please call 788-7054. Respectfully, ,~ ' /00'_ c;T7~ y. P(/ "-+-..-:l- 32 Tnlstccs (1) FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. BOX SS3 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 TO ALL FISHERS ISLANDERS: A"NUAL REPORT 1995-96 Toxic dredge spoils from the initial portion of the Seawolf dredging project have been dumped in the New London Disposal Site and capped ,.lith ,.hat we have found is polluted Thalnes iUver sediment. The capping material was represented as clean, but testing done under Conservancy auspices last December found that it contained substantially elevated levels of Mercury and measureable quantities of Dioxin. Recent announcements that many additional submarines will soon be berthed in New London, as well as news of additional maintenance dredging plans around the Navy piers, ensure that further amoullts of contaminated dred(;e spoil will soon be dumped into }'ishers Island Sound. Under the Navy's current permit, such dredging and dwnping can continue up until the year 2000. In short, more dumping of polluted sediments is inevitable unless we try to stop it. We believe the objective goals of all responsible citizens, towns, civic, and environmental croups l.ordering Long Island Sound should be four-folu. .\Ir. Barry R. Bryan Mr. Gwrge E. Cook M r. Reynolds duPont, Jr. Mrs. William bulkncr Mr. Edwin Horning Mrs. W Boulton Kelly Mrs. I lenr\' Luce III Mr. John W. Mettler III Mrs. (;ordon S. Murphy J\lis\ Marguerite Purnell !\II' John II. Thatcher Jr. .\11'\. Robert E. Wall Me MlIll..:r \Varner Mrs. ] 1.1",ld L. Williamson, Jr. .\lr. Midl.1d B. Wray Mr.\. Bernard Ranert)' (Honorary) (1) First, to cover the present contaminated capping material at the New London Disposal Site (NLDS) ,.ith genuinely clean material (not from the Thames River) in equal amounts. In other words, to "cap the cap". Even if strong tides and storm wave surges erode this new and clean cap, putting it down will be far better than nothing, and will add a protective coating over the pollutive material now resting on the bottom. (2) Second, to obtain a binding order on all concerned that the New London Disposal Site will henceforth be used only as a disposal site for clean or Class I sediments, not for polluted material in Class II and Ill. Rigorous sediment and bio-accumulation testing should be done in all cases for the presence of contaminants Computer modelling should not be used as a substitute for testing. (3) Third, the ban on Class II and Class III contaminated sediments mentioned above should be extended to cover all of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds. (4) Fourth, any settlement of the Thames River dredging dispute should require the use of some alternative yet environmentally sounu disposal methods. There are many of these around now that are both cost-effective and environmentally sound. * The Fishers Island Conservancy and its allied 33. Conservancy Annual Report - con't. - (2) - conservation and fisheries groups now have the best possibility ever of achieving these objectives via our pending litigation. Most of the hard detail work has been done, and as most of you know, the complaint filed by the Conservancy in 1995 is still very much alive, Thousands of pages of subpoenaed documents have been reviewed by Conservancy volunteers at no cost, thus saving close to $100,000 in legal fees. Tests confirming the toxicity of both the dredge spoil and the capping material have been done. Tidal studies have been made. Experts of all types have been consulted. Despite the attempts to have our complaint dismissed, the judge in the case has granted us the power to conduct discovery, depose witnesses, subpoena documents, etc.; all positive developments. Over the past two years, the Fishers Island Conservancy has spent nearly $200,000 of privately contributed funds in fighting the toxic dumping. The best estimate given us is that it will take an additional $100,000 to steer the case through trial. In its complaint, the Conservancy is of course asking for a reimbursement of these costs. Over this summer, however, it will be seeking additional contributions from new organizations, towns, trusts, and foundations, as well as from those who have already contributed. and who wish to stay the course with us. We are thus pursuing the goals mentioned on the previous page on three separate fronts. First, our present litigation maintains that the dumping of toxic dredge spoil at the New London- Disposal Site is illegal under several Federal laws and regulations, Second, we are not alone. We have joined a coalition of environmentally oriented groups to halt the dumping of all toxic dumping in Long Island Sound. It is simply wrong to dump such material in an environmentally sensitive area whether it is close to our shores or not. Third, we are continuing to call on all governmental authorities to make good on their oft-repeatea-intention to clean up Long Island Sound by not allowing toxic dredge spoils to ue dumped in that very same Sound. Lastly, we should all realize that the consequences of inaction will be to expose the Island to years of further dumping of toxic dredge spoil just l~ miles off our shores. Also, with polluted capping material added to the mix, as well as the presence of powerful erosion elements in the area, it will expose our marine life and resources to what we feel are unacceptably high levels of contamination. We cannot, we believe,thus shirk our responsibility. The protection of our quality of life, as well as the priceless natural resources of the Island and its surrounding waters, make it mandatory that we preserve the area around the Island in ns clean a condition as possible. For these reasons we feel we should proceed with our legal action against such dumping - and to a conclusion that will protect our natural resources from contamination. We hope within the next few months to accomplish this goal, and to that end we solicit your support. Such an effort will not be wasted. 34 John H. Thatcher Jr. Reynolds duPont. Jr. Mrs. Harold Williamson Mrs. W. Boulton Kelly Edwin Horning Mrs. Gordon S. Murphy r'or the Conservancy Board, ;-:;'.]'1 : "1':'~G.J==? I T':: ~J. =U;~~=:..._ 65/20/1995 23:13 201&357511 ~'..O"l= 'D. : 2,]] 3::,3 5S2.; JeH/'I-ITrlATC:-ERJR .~~.E Q3 (3) FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. BOX 653 FISHERS ISUJ'!J), NEW YORK 063lJO THE CONSERVANCY'S CASE MAIN ISSUES (1) Violations of the Ocean Dumping Act (OOA) (a) ODA was amended in 19S0 to include Long Island sound; the Navy did not apply for. permit under this act, (b) Public hearings were not held for the Pier 15/17 project; such hearings when requested (and we did so) are required. The New London Disposal Site (NLOS) is not a properly designated dillposal IIite. (a) Though u8ed in previous Y8ars. the NLDS never underolent the formal process reauired by federal law to desicnate an open water dispo8a1 site. Bi-State protocol only basis. (b) A Ilite management plan (required by Federal I.aw) doesn't e,dst: Dioxins (a highly toxic series of compOunds)are present in capping sediments. (a) Repeated requests by Conservancy and others to rest for Dioxins were ignored. (b) Conservancy tests on cap?ing material (Docember, 1995) showed measureable quant~tiae of Dioxins. (cl Same Conservancy teat sertes showed substantially alevated levels of Mercury - a known toxie el~ent. (d) In general, Navy testing of Thames River sediments show pollutive levels of Poly-Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (PAil's), Pesticides (even DOT), and HeaVy Metals in areas to be drcdgeJ Irregularities exist with NaVy'S test data. (a) Soce data was not included, though tests were performed. Cb) ~~ological teats initially required were lat:er thrown out. (c) Core .amples were composited, thus results were often biased to the downside and contaminant concentrations underestimated. (d) Incorrect assumptions made when setting up computer models. (e) Reference areas in Lone 1. Sound used for comparisons are suspect. Weaknesses in using "capping" at the New tondon Disposal Site. (a) Capping as a management technique is still hotly debated. Many cop oceanographers have had difficulties with it. (b) The Governments own publicatione (the DAMOS reports) documenc frequent problems with capping at: New London .ite. (c) Theoretical computer models have frequently been u..d where actual sampling and measurement data was needed. Small .mount of data availaole simply does not support mOdelled predictions (2) (3) (4) (5 ) (6) Navy'.. permit; dumpin8 conditions were conti.nually vi.olated. (8) SCOW log evidenca shows that diaposals often took plsce wall off the mark. (b) Scow loge show that disposals ofcen took place in unaafe weather conditions that made needed dumping accuracy doubtful. 35 (4) FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INe. BOX 553 FISHERS ISUND, NEW YORK 06390 OVERALL FE,ANCIAL STATISTICS REPORTING YEAR 1. BEGINNING BA~~CE 1/1/95 NOW Account 1MM Account TOTAL II. RECEIPTS Normal Fund Raising Appeal Special Anti-Pollution appeal Sale of Securities Donations from Hay Harbor Show Interest from Bank Accounts TOTAL RECEIPTS III. EXPENSES *Thames River Dredging Case - Legal Fees Environmental Testing and Research Printing Postage Periodicals and Reference Texts Office Supplies Accountant's Fee State Report Filing Fees Hiscellaneous TOTAL EXPENSES ~ IV. ENDING BALANCE NOW Account U1H Account TOTAL nALANCr; 12/31/95 (End of Year) V. NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMeNTS *LEGAL FEE BREAKDOWN - 1995 Fiscal Year . (1) Shipman & Goodwin (2) Neufeld & O'Leary (N.Y. Specialists in environmental litigation) (3) other legal and miscellaneous TOTAL 36 1995 $ 13,225.80 $ 22,440.06 $ 35,665.86 $ 17,260.00 $104,010.00 $ 20,200.00 $ 5,117.04 $ 542.50 $147,129.54 $127,746.51 $ 15,674.75 $ 3,000.54 $ 843.52 $ 330.95 $ 932.40 $ 500.00 $ 60.00 300.00 $149,438.67 $ 32.597.95 $ 758.78 $ 33.356.73 $ 65,233.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 2,513.51 $127,746.51 (5) FISHERS ISlAND CONSERVANCY, INe. BOX 553 FISHERS ISlAND, NEW YORK 06390 OV~RALL. FINANCIAL STATISTICS REPORTl;IG YEAR, 1996 FIRST QUARTER; Jan.l - Mar 31, 1996 I RECEIPTS General Fund Raising (Carry-over Redemption of Pledges (Carry-over Interest on bank accounts TOTAL RECEIPTS II. EXPENSES Legal Fees - Thames River dredging case Environmenta1,. Testing, .and expert witness fees Transcript of November-December ju~icial hearing Postage ' Periodicals and Environmental Reference Books Carry-over - Report on 1995 Mosquito Control Miscellaneous from 1995 appeal) $ from 1995- appeal) $ $ $ 9,270.00 4,000.00 74.33 13,344.33 III. BALANCES Beginning Balance Ending Balance (Total as of 12/31/95) (Total as of 3/31/96) $ 14,000.00 $ 10,042.00 $ 573.25 $ 95.27 $ 175.70 $ 500.00 $ 49.00 $ 25,435.22 $ 33,356.73 $ 21,265.84 TOTAL EXPENSES * IV :--IOES TO FlNA:1CIAL STATE1.IE;nS. *Though a press deadline for submission of this report prevented our inclusion of a 6-month (or Second Quarter) statenent, such a 3tate~ent will be availaJle within a few weeks, and can be obtained oy request at the above address. ** Though the Conservancy's finances are in relatively good shape, it was felt by the Board at a recent meeting that some additional business and financial expertise would be a great help in the coming months. According to Board instruction then, a financial advisory committee has been formed to aid the Conservancy in raising funds and setting goals. The core group of this co~ittee currently consists of Richard I. Purnell, Reynolds duPont, Jr., . E.C. Patterson, Peter Crisp, and Henry Luce III.Additional members may be appointed. 37 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID FISHERS ISlJ'.ND. N.Y PERMIT' 4 Fishers Island Civic Association P.O. Box 464 Fishers Island New York 06390 BOXHOLDER Dates to Remember: NEW TIME Civic Association Annual Meeting: July 27 at 9:30am. Slide Lecture by Dr. Robert Ballard: August 12, 6pm at the schooL Ferry District Commissioner Election: August 13, 2pm-6pm at the Fire House. Town Fathers Meeting: August 14 at the school. Ferry District budget meeting, August 23, 6pm at the school. ,