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Fishers Island Civic Association
Annual Reports of Island Organizations
1995-1996
Fishers Island Civic Association
Annual Reports of Island Organizations
1995 - 1996
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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)
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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.
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The Civic Association Subcommittees have continued to address the purposes for
which they were created:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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$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
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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.
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'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
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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
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U.F.S.D. #4. FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390. (516) 788-7444
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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.
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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!!
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Fishers Island Development Corporation
P.O. Drawer E
Fishers Island, New York 06390
Robert B. Calhoun, Jr.
President
Thomas F. Doherty, Jr.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
.
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SUPERVISOR
JEAN W, COCHRAN
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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,
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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.
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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.
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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,
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(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.
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(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
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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.
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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.
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