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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991 \ FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIA TION J .. i I QiJ; . ~iti31J( ~\'\' Ii' ' \ \\ 1\',1 11/" = V,_~,\ liil i I - \ 11\1,1 ,I ~I .1 , \ pi {;j ~ \ D~ \, ~=--=-----;r -----;] ! I <> Eb p v, ~ - ,,- Ii , _ - --7' - /.' "lE1! - ~ -;"= \ O"ffi': I I 1 ANNUAL REPORT 1991 FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. ANNUAL REPORT 1991 The Fishers Island Civic Association assembles and has printed this Annual Report which includes reports from the many organizations on the Island. We hope this booklet is informative and provides you with a reference for these organizations which make Fishers Island such a unique community. We are fortunate to have so many volunteers committed to serving our community for it is through their efforts that these organizations exist. We also thank the people who provided the reports which made this booklet possible. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE REPORT 1 Report of FI civic Association President 2 FI Civic Association Financial Report 3 Island Health Project. Inc. 6 Fishers Island School 7 The Henry L. Fergusen Museum 11 Fishers Island Conservancy. Inc. 13 FI Garbage and Refuse District 15 Fishers Island Ferry District 18 Blue Cross and Blue Shield 19 Fishers Island Library 20 Walsh Park Benevolent Corpora ton 21 Fishers Island Fire Department 22 Island People's Project 23 Fishers Island Developement Corp. n,. Fi,h.n l,land Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NE" YORK 06390 July, 1991 Memorandum to all Members 1990-1991 has been a year when the Fishers Island Civic Association has continued to provide you, the people of Fishers Island, with a powerful voice in determining your future. You have unanimously backed the Fishers Island Growth Plan, you have supported the concept that has resulted in Fishers Island being designated a "Critical Environmental Area" and you have requested a Harbor Advisory Committee be appointed to work with the harbormaster and formulate a master plan for our harbors. Other events of note are the impending construction of a new "Sea Stretcher" to speed our residents to the hospital, the building of a transfer station to centralize our garbage processing, the implementation of a successful recycling program, and the continued expansion of the Walsh Park Affordable Housing project. Our thanks to the many individuals who have so generously given their time and money to support these worthwhile projects. Many of the organizations of the Island continue to provide everyone with dedicated time and expertise. The Fishers Island Fire Department, the EMT volunteers, the Fishers Island Conservancy, the Island Peoples Project, the Fishers Island Ferry District, the Police Advisory Committee, the Harbor Advisory Committee, the Fishers Island Gazette, the Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation, The Sanger Fund, the Henry L. Fergusen Museum, the Garbage and Refuse District, the Library, the Fishers Island Bowling Center and the Fishers Island School are many of the organizations that contribute so much to our Island. I hope that you will take the time to read the enclosed reports and to notice the names of some of the people who volunteer so much of their time to Fishers Island. Finally I would like to ask you to try and attend the "Town Fathers Day" Meeting on Wednesday August 7th. It is a very important day because it gives, you the people of Fishers Island, the chance to meet your representatives from the Town of Southold and to ask them questions. Since this is an election year, it is even more important to make your specific requests at this meeting~ The Directors of the Fishers Island Civic Association want to thank all of you for your continued support in our endeavor to try and help accomplish so many important goals for Fishers Island. Please attend our quarterly meetings to stay fully informed about Fishers Island matters! Speedy Mettler President ('91) Officers and Directors: Art Walsh ('91) Carol Ridgway ('9])(Vice-President) Ray Edwards lex-officio) Russell Heath ('92) Laura Edwards ('92) Bob White ('92) Steve Malinowski ('93) Leslie Goss I' 931 Peter Burr ('93) Karla Heath (Secretary, Treasurer) The Fishers Islllnd Civic Associll~ion, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 FINANCIAL REPORT JULY 30, 1991 Checking Account Balance 1/1/91 Money Market Account Balance 1/1/91 Total Cash Balance January 1991 Income Dues (199 members) and Contributions Expenses Printing Postage Blue Cross Insurance Administration Secretarial/Administrative Rodent Control Total Expense Checking Account Balance 7/30/91 Money Market Account Balance 7/30/91 Total Cash Balance 7/30/91 Respectfully submitted, Karla S. Heath, Treasurer $ 3,225.98 7,434.57 $10,660.55 530.00 485.13 947.48 1,120.00 865.00 139.58 $ 3,557.19 $ 198.79 7,524.43 $ 7,723.22 ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 July, 1991 Dear Residents and Friends of Fishers Island, Let's face it! Most fund-raising letters are pretty boring. Unless the reader personally relates to the cause for which the funds are being raised, they often wind up in the circular file. Let us tell you a brief story. Last Thanksgiving, a family enjoyed a great day on Fishers Island with all the good things that day brings. The youngest child, a cherubic toddler of barely one year, had eaten her share of turkey too. Early next morning, she found an open box of moth flakes and consumed an unknown quantity until she was discovered by her horrified mother. A fast call at 6 a.m. to the doctor's office brought the reassuring voice of Dr. Stephan Lynn. "Bring her here inunediately!1t Within minutes, he met Mom and toddler at the door with syrup of ipecac, charcoal powder and a large plastic apron for the young mother. In a few moments, the baby was on her way to recovery, saved from the poisonous stuff by a member of our wonderful staff of doctors from St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital. This story tells you what it is all about - medical care when you need it - as close as your telephone. We don't have to tell you it takes money to make it all happen, staffing the office, providing housing, paying salaries, -- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. So before you discard might come from your home. the other end of the line. this letter, think about it! The next call We know you'd want an experienced doctor at Your donation is tax-deductible and your check should be made payable to: ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. P.O. Box 344, Fishers Island, New York 06390. Thank you for helping us to help you. Sincerely, THE ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT CO'!'IITTEE ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Receipts 1990 Appeal Donation HOG Tournament Dividends Fees Collected In Memory Endowment Disbursements 1990 Physician Stipend House Insurance Maintenance & Repairs to House Medical Equipment, Maintenance & Clinic Supplies Secretarial & Office Expense Accountant Fuel Oil Telephone Electricity Water HOG Expense Special Withholding for Salaries Endowment Fund Balance 1989 Interest 1990 Checking Account Balance December 31, 1990 tI " ~ Merrill Lynch $51,405.00 95.00 23,911.00 75.75 32,791. 75 -0- 650.00 $108,928.50 $48,100.00 2,499.00 8,894.25 6,300.10 15,134.25 -0- Donated 2,592.78 1,718,34 359.37 7,014.55 266.39 6,725.62 $99,604.65 $165,692.74 16,414.01 $182,106.75 $ 48,401.27 2,668.00 ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Mrs. H. Lawrence Bogert, Co-chairman Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Mrs. John Clavin Mrs. John C. Evans !Irs. Richard Baker, Co-chairman Mr. James Rutherfurd Mrs. Lewis Rutherfurd Miss Mary Linda Strunk Mr. Robert B. Talbot Klaus Mayer, M. D. SUMMER SCHEDULE OF PHYSICIANS Date M. D. Name June 30 - July 7 Kent Sepkowitz July 7 - July 14 David Finley July 14 - July 21 Steven Blumenthal July 21 - July 28 Darrick Antell July 28 - August 4 Rene Eng Aug. 4 - August 11 David Finley Aug. 11 - September 2 Stephan Lynn Sept. 2 - September 8 Stephen Snow Sept. 8 - September 15 Gregg Husk Sept. 15- September 22 Philip Bauman Sept. 22- October 6 Patrick Bradley-Moore OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m. - 12 noon Monday through Saturday 6 p;m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday evening Other times by appointment - 7244 FOR EMERGENCY ONLY DIAL 911 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please detach and return with your check. ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. P.O. Box 344, Fishers Island, N.Y. 06390 NAME ADDRESS Endowment Fund Annual Contribution Amount $ Amount S ghe gshers cS!sland Gfchool U.F.S.D. #4. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390. (516) 788-7444 FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT The Fishers Island School continued to offer a quality educational program to Island students and Magnet students during the 1990-91 school year. The graduating Class of 1991 was made up of four students --- two Island resident students and two students from Connecticut. All four students are planning to attend college this fall. Carolyn Stepanek, Class of 1991, was name a National Merit Scholarship winner this spring. Only 1/10 of 1% of all graduating seniors in the nation are so honored. The Fishers Island community is proud of Carolyn's accomplishments. The Magnet Program continues to be a source of strength for' the school program. Eighteen students from Connecticut participated in the program this past year. At this time, four new Magnet students have been accepted for enrollment in the fall. The administration, school board, and teaching staff are collaborating to strengthen the program for the future. The admissions process has become more rigorous, and future plans call for a more aggressive recruiting program that will focus on reaching more students and parents in communities on the Connecticut shoreline. The main support for the school and its program must continue to come from ~he Fishers Island community. The community has this past year participated in many activities that contributed to the success of school programs and the students. The continued success of Walsh Park is a very important component of the school district's future as is the implementation of the Island Growth Plan. The staff and administration will continue in the upcoming year to focus on the quality of programs offered to students. Although Fishers Island School is the smallest in the State of New York, the children who attend school have the opportunity to be exposed to a maximum amount of learning opportunities due to the very low teacher-student ratio. The school board wishes to thank all members of the Fishers Island community for their support in the past and looks forward to continued support in the future. This partnership ensures that the children of Fishers Island will continue to receive a quality education. Kenneth A. Lanier, Sr. Superintendent The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION 1991 SU1-t1ER EVENl'S AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Saturday, June 29 Museum opens for the summer (Daily 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sundays 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and by appointment - 7293. ) Early July THE HarELS OF FISHERS ISlAND opens. Friday, July 19 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dedication and opening reception for the new Archaeological Wing. 1HE NTh1 ARQlAEDllXICAL WING The new wing for the archaeological collection will be open in mid-July. It will exhibit and store the Fishers Island artifacts that were collected by Henry L. Ferguson, Harold Baker and other Island residents, and from the professional "digs" conducted since 1985. This fine addition was made possible by major financial gifts from Mr. Albert Gordon in memory of his wife Polly, Bernard Rafferty, Elizabeth Fulton Husband, and many other individual contributions which were given toward the completion of the "Indian Room." Sincere thanks is also given to Jim Righter who architected the addition. From its inception it has Leen the desire of the Museum Board to provide exhibitions in this new space, not just of arrowheads and other artifacts, but educational displays that will show the way of life of prehistoric p,eople in this area from approximately 9000 B.C. to the 'contact period," about 1500 A.D. A painted acrylic mural 4' by 8~' shows several small family groups of Indians on the wes t shore of hies t Harbor on a September day in 800 A.D., the ~liddle Woodland Period. It was painted and donated by Charles B. Ferguson. The past six years of \Cork by professional archaeologis ts, Dr. Robert Funk and Beth \iellman of the New York State :luseurn, Albany, NY, John Pfeiffer of the Archaeological Society of Southeast Connecticut, and their many volunteers and some from the Island, have contributed not only to the Ferguson c~seum archaeological collection but also to the increase in knowledge of southern New England's coastal Indian subsistance patterns and family life. New technology such as radiocarbon dating of excavated charcoal samples, pollen and bone analysis by specialists have all helped to generate a more accurate picture of the lifestyles of these early inhabitants. The Board of Governors of the Museum sincerely hope that the new archaeological room will be a major contribution to furthering our admiration and knowledge of Fishers. AR<lJAEXJLOGY - WRTLE POND Sn..,; MAY 1991 Attention was turned again to Turtle Pond in 1991 and it was very productive. Turtle Pond, on the north shore of Island Pond, is a multi-component site, i.e., more than one occupation era. The top level produced "contact period" items such as copper, brass, and beads, as well as pottery and stone implements. Underneath that, however, was found a much earlier zone of artifacts possibly dating back to the Archaic Period, possibly 4-5,000 years ago! Eleven quite definite post moulds have been discovered and four "possibles." A diagramatic study of these is now beginning to reveal a pattern and shape for a Wigwam, the very first found on Fishers Island. The professionals say that two more weeks of work will be required to determine fully the exact shape of the possible shelter. "IHE HOTELS OF FISHERS ISlAND" Special Summer of '91 Exhibition Hotels, particularly summer resort ones, sprang up like mushrooms in the latter 19th century. The Catskills, Adirondacks, coastal Maine, Newport, Shelter Island, Easthampton, Long Island, and Fishers Island were competing for the new, affluent leisure class families. From abcut 1889 to 1946, Fishers Island had three major resort hotels: TIlE ~lONONOTTO INN & COTTAGES; TIlE MANSION HOUSE 8, COTTAGES; and the LYLE BEACH H01EL/~1UNNATA\!KET HOTEL & COTTAGES. The "HOTL" exhibition will also include the FISHERS ISlA'\D CLUB,. which opened in 1926 and was demolished abcut 1960. CURATOR EIJWIN HORNING'S FIElD NaI'FS JULY 1990 - MAY 1991 The cataloguing of Island flora was helped tremendously by the two visits of Dr. Gordon Tucker, Botanist, from the New York S ta te Museum in Albany. Tucker and Ed Horning spent two full days together and have listed to date 641 species; 30 of these are considered rare. Three of these are: Mirabolis nyctoginea (a first recording for the Island); Ampelopsis (according to Tucker the only N.Y. State location - may be an "escape"); and Limacella aquatica, "small and rare," but found several years ago by another botanist, Robert Zaremba. Tucker and Horning found a stand of Hackberry trees, possibly the only ones on F.I. Bird Report: 1990-1991 from Ed Horning's DailY Notes July - August: stilt sandpipers; western sandpiper Sept.-Oct.: curlew sandpiper (very rare), parasitic and PQ~arine jaeger Oct. 2: Oct. 7: Oct. 16: Nov. - Dec.: Dec. 29: Jan. - Feb. 1991: March: April: May: clay 18, 19: (25 knot westerly wind) 94 merlin; 15 Marsh hawks; falcons kestrel; 100 4 peregrine 6 peregrine falcons 51 kestrel; 33 sharpshinned hawk 10 woodduck; 2 short-eared owls; Gannets; NOTE: Dan Doyen caught 2 seahorses and 1 snowy grouper in a lobster pot; first goshawk; snowy owl Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count -- 44 species 30 to 50 Harbor seals at Hungry Point Return of the ospreys 1 Summer tanager (last seen 'lay 25, 1961 by Lee Ferguson 11 active osprey nests locations thO in ne\.,i Each year the H.L.F. c-luseum supports the Great Gull Island Tern colony study. Ed Horning identified 71 species for a donation of 50c per bird or 535.50. LAND TRUST Everyone of Fishers Island's 3,000 acres is environmentally sensitive. The Museum's nine Land Trust sites, approximately 60 acres, will be forever preserved au naturale. The Land Trust Committee of the Museum is: F. Boker Doyle, Jr., G. Carey Mattheissen; Robert J. Miller; Richard Baker; Jean Leuchtenburg. A pamphlet is obtainable from the Museum describing various options for potential donors, or contact any of the Land Trust members for further information. The Museum welcomes the gift or easement of additional acreage. 1lE'ITr M.ATI'HlESSEll Wltm.U'E SAliCI'UARY PROJECT OF THE NAtl.lRE COIISERVA!lCY ACQUlRED 1978 8 ACRES ~ DAVIn F. HARRIS ""SANCTUARY 0.75 acres , 1989 Easement HI DOLE FARM F1.ATS EASDlENl'S FtlCK: 1983 ROm. J. MILLDl. 5.6 ACRES 19E\1i FIOCO 11 ACRES 19/34 RITA "~N CUSfMAN 1. 7 ACRES KEY POST SA.'CI'l.lARY eln OF J(Ri CAI.J.Et. MtS. IlJ?ol:AN EI.1..S\.1JRnr. ROBERT J. crnrESSE AcxplREJ> 1985 6."S ACRES EARLa.' POND WlLDLITE SANCTUARY GIFT OF BAGLE'!' R2ID 19b6(~approx.) ALBERT STICKNEY III and SUSAN K. STICKNEY I ' SANCTUARY 2.38 acres \.. j 1990 Donation~. \ PACE POINT H,L.r. HUSEUH 0:-; H.L. FERGUSON, JR. SAlIC'l'tlARY 4 ACRES GH"i'196S- L.r. BOKDl. OOYLE BRIen AIlO SANcnJNlY 15.48 ACRES, GIrT ACQUIRED 1982.1)3 HENRY l. FERGUSON MUSEUM LAND TRUST MANAGEMENT AREAS '!HANKS TIlE BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Board of Governors would like to thank the SANGER FUND OOr11ITTEE for its continuing sURport of various Museun projects: the annual May I digs," and most recently support for HIS1DRIC ARQ-IAEDLOGY, a study of the early settling of the Island, its houses and people. This is an area for work by professionals which the Museum wishes to foster. .'. -'- .'. .'. .. .. .. .. ~.~ ~. .'. .'- Richard S. Baker, Secretary Martha F. Buller Charles B. Ferguson, President Marie Gaillard Edwin H. Horning, Curator Elizabeth F. Husband, Vice President Robert J. Miller, Treasurer Elizabeth H. Cook Jean Leuchtenburg Steven Malinowski G. Carey Matthiessen Mary F. Russell Penni Sharp Rotert K. \-..'hite Katherine H. Sturtevant (Honorary) Helen Buckner was an annual LIFE member of the Museum and a most loyal FRIEND. \-..1e extend our sympathies to her family. ~luseLrn Attendant: Catherine Horning BEXll1E A "F1UEND OF THE HrnRY L. FEllGUSON t-USElJM" FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC. BOX 553 FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ANNUAL RSPORT 1990-91 During the 1990-91 year the Fishers Island Conservancy embarked on several projects of considerable benefit to Fis~ers Island. ?hese are as follows: .. T!ay 'Oarbor Study 'S many Fishers Islanders already lmoH, the Conservancy began to test day ,-larbor and ti"le shoreline Hatershed around it for fecal pollution as early as 1989. Last suw~er, aided by A.R. Lombardi Associates, its engineering consultants, several significant pollution sources Here found and verified in the 'fay '-larbor area, and these Here documented by the Lombardi Associates 1 renort on tc"le matter - issued in Cctober of 1990. Bot,," Lombardi and the Conservancy notified the oarties involved, and it is hoped that by the time Fis~ers Islanders read this report, remedial action to clean up the septic leill{ages Hill have been initiated if not completed. Durin~ the s~~er of 1991, ftlrther test in&; 'pill r:o on in the -;{ay Farbor area, as the Lombardi report covered only tne eastern nortion. "'e are hamw to nerform the testinc and initial monitoring free of c::ar".e to re's1dent's, but again "we need to emphasize to all ti"l8 need for ouick remedial action, once a nollution source is discovered. \-Ie all need a 2.1ean "-cay ';arbor. ..:est :iarbor and Bast -:arbor - Pollution ;.:oni toring. j;.t t~l.e reauest of many residents and of -.--i:arbor:-J'-lster JOllli ''';lavin, tne Conservcmcy Hill monitor ooth of these ,{ey Isl8.lcL, 'arbors chis SUTIMer. TQG 1{.Y. state DEC performed tGa~ service las~ year, but 1991 E.Y. state bud et imbroglios, 2nd resultincz funding cutbacl{s, l:i2.ke the DEC's narticipation this year lool{ a little iffy. ~e will be hanpy to resume our monitoring for pollution, as He diu in 1989. .. :?is-~-lin:: p:>oble:-,1s. Recent official proposals by~hode Island ~"";arine f'ishery ;;erson~El to de.clare a moratoriu,'n on Flounder fishing in the entire State of l~hode Island points up t,le dangerously severe de")letion of bottom fish in rtnode Island waters and; it mUSe be aQ~itted, in Fishers IslffilQ So~~d as Hell.l1:1cre is also tL18 prooler'l or ?{no,ie Isl::~nd cCmr:1ercial fl'~~l1r'.Qer fishermen coming into ~,..Y. State Haters to fu..rt,ler d6~le-c6 the locG.l supply. '~he 0onserVanc] is do in,,:; all i -c ca~~ to r::ake all Pi s:,,~e rs 131anders aware that local bottonl fish ~oDulations are in decline, and ~o try to ":Jreserve ':,rh8ct is left frOM t:-l8 rava~es of over-fisi1inc and ille9:al traHlin,g (the prime cause), as 'dell as over-Dredation -by divinr:'~ cornrorants. '1:":1.8 Conservancy has been ~v"ell-aJ_erted to t>:_ese problems and no'.,.' \1i11 trJ to i~nD, le:ncnt and enco",ra~_,,_e "0 " u ~ ~Gon sense p~crrrams - 2 - that ,,-till bring about restoration of t',e once '!reat bottom- fis':l.ing areas around ~ilishers Island. .. lieH London Harbor Dredging and Dumping;. In the past few months, the U.S. Navy has announced the new "Sea -:olf" submarine program, and has further released the neHS that as a consequence, Fe\-! London Harbor Hill have to be dred'!ed 4- feet deeper over an 8-mile length. The neHS implies t,"at mUCh'- of the spoil from t:le dredging will be dumped in the ,;e1<l London dumping ground area near Fishers Island. This despite tele fact that Ulis dLL'11ping ground so near our O1-m shores saH extens i ve use 12 to 15 years aR:o '-chen the nee-! London Har"or Has dred'!ed out for another ~ubmarine program. 'de support submarine build :lng" but the danrrer here is not just silty ,,,ater runninc: throug'l the Race. :"he danger is pollution on a massive scale, since veH London Harbor has a reputation as a repository for many industrial toxins. The Conservancy position here is that not only &hould careful and extensive monitorinF take place, but th,-t every effort be made to dump tl'le dredge spoil - frOl'l Ne", London Sarbor elsee-here - 1)ossibly on land, -out certainly not so near Fishers Island. '/le feel He've already been imposed on once before and that telis shoulci be enough.. ;Ilrlere are other solutions, .. 'rhe neservoir-:iatershed study. /;.8 many is landers knoH by nOl:!, the ]onser-\rancy i s e::nbar1-:in~ on a maior study of our reservoirs a~1 t~eir water-sheds in conjunction ~ith Suffolk County's Depart~ent of 'ealth Services, and its "later a:~~d ~Scology, and Planning Divisions, finis study Hill not _ only quantify tn.e Fater supplies l-i8 have in the~~:eservoir areas and their Hatershed-aquifers, it Hill also assess quality, vollL~e, danger fr'oTs pollution factors, a:~d present a natural resources and habi ta t inventory - all 'HJ.. tb the eV81itU8.1 air';. of producing (via tne data collec~ed in this study) a Hatershed protection plan that Hill -oreserve t:l.is vital area of' Fis'.lers Island far .:..nto t:__G future. It ~is a pleasure t~ report t~lat tlle Sanger Fund B.(;d FID(~O f.lave also helned this study" get un.der.",.ray i>Ji th.senerous grants to the Conservanc~r, i\1ese, T~Llen, are 'C,le hiPrhlights of a most busy a:-';o. productive ~tear for the Gonservancy. Ie ho~)e t at ,'111 T~~shers Islanders not only -..Jill b,_: nefi t f1'om our efforts, but 1:Jill also continue to suppc-rt us financially '.-[hen -.-.'e be-~,in our u.sual fund dX"i ve i~'. tl18 fall of tLlis year. Our t-:'lanks to the many, many ~7'ishers Isl.8-Ylders Hho have helped us. .;'" I'0...e 80nservancy 30ard T.:rs. -.T.L. Lyons "lro1'TI1. ~:r. 7....r. '7:lor-~as 1)orlerty J:rs. l:Jilliar:l Faull:ner J>~rs. 'oJ. Soul ton l'~elly l-Trs. Bernard ;1':i.ff(~rty ]<r. John ~-~. 1:b.atcher (Jr. l'.~rs. "Tillia:'l -=-I. ':Teod, Jr. :'~~C' s. "':!.O' :8.S :;. '':;2..shel ',;y> eynol:::_s du?ont, Jr. :'~r. '/..1.:..:2..:'1 corning hrs. (~or>,_io::-: S. ~~\)rphy Hiss :~Qr7 L=--:-~da S~ru.nk __~S. Robert Wall Fr. '~l_c::8.el ~~. ~:.Ir2.Y FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 During the past year, the Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District Commission accomplished the following: 1. Because the original site was in apparent conflict with airport activities, a new site was selected for the solid waste transfer station and recycling center. This property, located just south of the metal dump, has been leased for this purpose from the Fishers Island Ferry District. 2. Construction and site development plans for the transfer station have been completed and have been submitted to the New York State Department of Environmental Protection for approval. Both building and wetland permits have been obtained, as well as the necessary permit from the FAA. 3. The FIGRD plans to lease a portion of its property to Village Greenery, an Island corporation that intends to establish a lawn clipping and garden waste composting system as well as brush chipping facilities in the vicinity of the burn dump. 4. The recycling program initiated in April, 1990, continues. During the first 12 months of operation, this project led to the disposal of approximately 41 tons of bottles and cans and 76 tons of paper and cardboard off-Island, thereby prolonging the life of the limited Island landfill space that remains. 5. Discussions have been held with managers of several Connecticut garbage disposal facilities who have expressed an interest in receiving Fishers Island's solid wastes. Although off-Island disposal in Connecticut is the most probable option, no contract has been entered into as yet. 6. The law firm of Twomey, Latham, Shea and Kelley, with offices in Riverhead and East Hampton on Long Island, has been retained by the FIGRD for legal advice and assistance. This firm has had a considerable amount of experience in municipal problems related to the disposal of solid waste. 7. The cost of dealing with the garbage on Fishers Island will undoubtedly increase after closure of the landfill and initiation of off-Island disposal. Obviously, the less garbage and refuse that is created, the lower the cost of disposal. We encourage all residents to participate in the recycling program, to undertake private composting, and to minimize the amount of waste packaging material that is brought to, and left on, the Island. FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT REPORT TO THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION With the country, especially the Northeast, still feeling the effects of the recession, the Ferry District has also experienced a decrease in revenues due mainly to the lack of new construction on the Island. Based on comparisons with previous years, usage began falling off in October 1990 and with the exception May 1991 which was approximately the same as the previous year, every month has been off between 5% and 17%. As the number of automobiles being transported is down by significantly lesser percentages, it is apparent that the decrease in passengers is attributable to fewer persons commuting to the Island to work. Correspondingly, freight and charter revenues have also decreased. As most of you know from the article in the Gazette, Arnold Toivonen retired as our Chief Purser in April. His replacement is Ken Ricker. Ken lives in New London and comes to us after 14 years as a Hospital Corpsman in the Coast Guard and most recently as a vessel agent with Moran Shipping. Talks were held recently with the City of New London concerning development plans. The Ferry District has retained DOCKO, Inc., of Mystic, CT, an engineering firm which specializes in waterfront development to engineer plans for expansion of our New London Terminal. Over the past few years, the terminal (as many of you must be aware) has proven to be inadequate to handle the volume of freight, delivery vehicles and automobiles which descend upon it during the summer season. There is a demonstrated need to provide for better traffic patterns, vehicle staging, and more expeditious handling of freight from delivery vehicle to freight flats to the vessels. The expansion will involve creation of new land area which will involve bulkheading and filling behind the bulkheading. The City of New London is negotiating with AMTRAK to purchase land on the waterside of the tracks and plans to create a park. The condition of the land, due to pollutants in the subsoil, could be a stumbling block if a major cleanup is required before the land can be used. To this end, the Ferry District has proposed the possibility of a joint venture with the City whereby a portion of our expansion would be reserved for park lets and public access. In January 1991 a permissive referendum vote was held in the District for the purposes of approving proposed leases with (1) the Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District for a parcel of land on airport property to be utilized for the construction of a solid waste transfer station, and (2) the Fishers Island Union Free School District for a parcel of land on the old parade ground for an athletic field. leases were approved by those persons voting. Both Engineering plans and specifications have been completed for new runway edge and end lighting system for Elizabeth Airport. The present lighting system has existed since the time when the Army was present at Fort Wright and is in need of upgrading and replacement. With the installation of the new lighting, the runways will be narrowed from their present 150 foot width to 100 feet for runway 12/30 and 75 feet for runway 7/25. An evaluation of the runway surfaces is now being accomplished as a prelude to resurfacing each for the widths mentioned above. The District has been informed by the engineering firm, Calocerinos & Spina Engineers, Inc. of Liverpool, NY, that the Federal Aviation Administration, which funds 90% of the projects, will not approve resurfacing over the entire width due to the size of the facility and the cost involved. In the fall of 1990, an obstruction removal project involving recontouring of a portion of the airport area adjacent to runway 12/30 was accomplished. Obstruction lighting was also installed and the cinder block building atop the bunker at the Race Point end of the airport was demolished. As the Coast Guard does not report to the Civic Association, a few words about the new Coast Guard quarters might be in order. The old trailer was moved off the sight in January and a foundation dug ~nd poured. The present Cape Cod house was delivered in two sections by barge in March and off loaded at the Ferry District dock. The trailer, which no one seems to miss, was loaded on the barge and transported to New London and subsequently to Long Island. The house was placed on the foundation by a crane and completed in May. There is a goodly amount of parking space going unused on the Fishers Island side. This is a paved area to the north of the Coast Guard house. It can be reached by driving through the staging area and around the Annex (reservation office). If you are going to be away over night or for a few days, we would suggest using this area rather than parking along the tree lawn or in the area to the south of the Ferry District office and freight shed. Also, please do not park for long periods of time on the dock where it is posted for 30 minute parking. This area is to used for persons meeting boats, picking up freight and for parking of no driver automobiles brought from New London. As we do every year, we ask those who are new to the Island and are not listed in the phone directory to let us know you are here and how we may contact you. Additionally, if you are listed but no longer at that telephone number, let us know. There are many occasions where we must spent valuable time trying to locate someone. If you are having overnight materials sent to via Federal Express, etc., the best address to use is your name with your Island telephone number, %Fishers Island Ferry District, Foot of State Street, New London, CT 06320. The Ferry District address should be used also for UPS packages. Please be advised that we cannot accept shipments of beer, wine, or liquor consigned to individuals from retailers. If you make a purchase in the New London area, we will accept it as freight from you but not from a retailer or wholesaler. The only entities on Fishers Island for whom we may accept deliveries are those with valid licenses to sell alcoholic beverages. If you are ordering food from New London merchants, please ascertain when it is to be delivered and be at the freight office to pick it up when it arrives. It is extremely frustrating to get no answer attempting to notify someone that he or she has food at the dock and then to find that perishables sat in the freight shed overnight. During the summer season, the freight shed closes at 5:00 p.m. during the week. Most Saturdays it is open from 7:45 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. There are no hours on Sunday. When you pick up your freight, please take boxes, plastic wrap, etc. It is rather frustrating to find a number of large cardboard cartons sitting around empty because the consignee only had room for the merchandise in his vehicle. The recycling dumpsters are just up the street and it requires very little time to break down the boxes and remove them to the dumpsters. We have, over the years, accumulated a number of lost and found items and a quantity of unclaimed freight. If you have lost something on a vessel or near the terminal areas, please check with us. Similarly, if you never received a package you were expecting, check with us. We seem to receive a goodly number of packages addressed only to the Ferry District mainly due to the fact that computers don't like four line addresses. The annual election of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 1991 at the Fishers Island Fire House between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The annual meeting to present anticipated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal period January 1, 1992 through December 31, 1992 will be held at the Fishers Island School at 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 1991. BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD of Connecticut 1991 Group membership in Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Connecticut is available to all Twelve month residents of Fishers Island through the Fishers Island Civic Association. Membership dues are $5.00 for an individual and $9.00 for a family per year, payable to the Fishers Island Civic Association, P.O. Box 464, Fishers Island, N.Y. 06390. Premium bills are sent out the 10th of each month requesting payment by the 21st of the month. As of July 30th, we have 16 memberships in group 007296-00 and 35 members in BC/BS 65. Annual renewal rates for Group 007296-00 are received April 1st for the contract year. This year there was again a very substantial rate increase. Annual renewal rates for BC/BS 65 are effective January 1st and remained the same this year. RATES ARE AS FOLLOW: Individual Husband and Wife Family BC/BS 65 was $ 214.46 428.92 551.64 59.68 now $ 251.29 502.58 647.02 59.68 Subscribers are urged to up-date their contracts if there has been any change in marital status, adding newborns, taking off over-age children, etc. Karla S. Heath, Custodian FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 366 FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 This past year has been a busy one for the Fishers Island Library. A complete renovation was performed on the exterior of the building. The many old coats of paint were sandblasted off, rotten clapboards and sills were replaced, and fresh new coats of white paint were applied. We hope you like our new appearance. This work was performed through the generosity of Library Association supporters and the Sanger Fund. Beside the new paint job, a number of other improvements were made. The rotted back steps were replaced and a new landing was built which can accommodate a handicapped ramp. Inside, a new teen-age area has been created in the rear room, and the reading area for little children has been expanded. New shelving has been added for mysteries, and the room for current fiction has been enlarged. The Library continues to attract strong Island participation. Last year, almost 750 Island residents borrowed books and 5,770 volumes in all were circulated from the library. This has been a significant increase over library usage the previous year. In addition, the Library welcomed 33 new members. In an effort to keep its selection current, the Library spent $4,000 this past year to buy 370 books of adult fiction. In response to local interest, a number of medical books were purchased. The Fishers Island Library has continued to emphasize programs for children. A selection of children's videos are now being offered. In addition, toys are provided for pre-school children in the rear room in order to get the youngsters oriented to the library environment. The Library continues to sponsor an essay contest for younger and older children. Last year, about 15 youths submitted essays to the contest, which was a record number. The Fishers Island Library is a non-profit organization and relies on financial support from Islanders for its programs. Any aonation would be greatly appreciated and would, of course, be tax deductible. -- New Summer Hours -- (June 17 to September 14) Mornings: 9 am until noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thurscays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 9 am until 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Afternoons: 1:30 pm until 5 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, ~hursdays, and Fridays. Dear Fishers Island Civic Association Members: The pace of developing Walsh Park has been determined by the presence offully qualified applicants. We have assisted six families to establish residence in Walsh park. We have six parcels available for the future development. The highlights of the past year were the building of the homes for the families of Frank and Cindy Gillan and Tom and Carmen Suedmeir and the dedication of the project and street. The dedication of Walsh Park was a moving and well attended ceremony, on August 25, 1990. Walsh Park director and vice president John Clavin, coordinated and led the dedication. Mrs. Annette Walsh was present along with many family members. In her warm remarks, Mrs. Walsh recalled that her late husband, Henry, had plans for this property which were also to benefit the housing needs of year-round residents. The street, Peter's Way, was dedicated in memory of Peter Sanger. We were all touched by the thoughts and reading of Kandi Rutherfurd. The new residents of Walsh Park were represented by George Horning. George's expressions of thanks to the community were very much appreciated. As of this writing, Walsh Park is accepting applications. Director and vice president Tom Doherty is coordinating this process. Sincere thanks to all for such great support. Sincerely yours Walsh Park Board of Directors Frank W. Burr John Clavin Jerimiah Bogert Thomas Doherty, Jr. Rose Harvey Jonathan Kibbe Arthur Walsh Mark Andrews o J Anderson Bradford Burnham Daniel Gordon Bart Harvey Robert Wall Talcott Stanley ~ FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT Tom Doherty Chief It is time again for our annual appeal letter. As we all know, the Fishers Island Fire Department provides us all with the essential service of protecting life and property through the overwhelming voluntary participation of year round residents. While our commitment to these objectives remains constant, our operating costs continue to climb. Maintaining readiness for our four fire trucks, our ambulance and the 'Sea Stretcher', our seagoing ambulance, costs money. This year, in addition to our regular operating expenses, we have undertaken the ambitious task of replacing the 18 year old, 36 foot 'Sea Stretcher'. The new 42 foot boat, has been designed and is being built to our specifications. It will provide emergency medical transportation long into the future. Indeed, many of you have already contributed to this effort. and we are very appreciative of your help. As usual, 'Sea Stretcher' was on a ready to go basis for the entire year. This, our annual appeal, however is for maintaining the day to day budget items needed to fund the Fire Department. Currently, we sponsor the annual 4th of July cookout on the green, and the Sea Stretcher marathon. Although these events do help, we receive most of our funding from voluntary contributions of the Fishers Island community. Last year the department answered 42 fire calls and 36 ambulance calls. In addition the FISH program was initiated. This program, Fishers Island Seniors Hotline, enables senior citizens to be monitored on a continuing 24 hour basis for any emergency condition. Also initiated this year, was a $1000 scholarship for a graduating senior of the Fishers Island School. Funding for the annual Christmas Party for all the children of the Island was also sponsored by the department. Time and effort alone can not do the job. Won't you please help us. Please make your checks payable to the Fishers ISland Fire Department, Fishers Island. New York, 06390. Your contribution is tax deductible, and our tax exemption number is S77-EO-1250 Thank you in advance for your consideration and support 1991 APPEALS COMMITTEE FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ~ ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 Island, New York 06390 A . . . &1~ Fishers Summer 1991 Dear Friends: This year marks the twentieth season of Island People's project. As in years past, it is the intent of the non-profit organization to provide a supplement to the education and activities of the young people on the Island. Rounding out the program are the Nature Walks aptly run by the most knowledgable man on the Island's science - Mr. Ed Horning. We also sponsor the Easter Egg Hunt, the Halloween Parade and the Fourth of July bicycle decorating contest. We are very pleased to announce a slightly different flavor for the summer program which will start on July 8th and run through August 16th with the registration day on July 1st. The new flair for the program this year is brought to us by Ms. Judy Lenz-Magoveny of Hamden, Connecticut. Many people on the Island know Ms. Magoveny for her famous puppetry which is only a smidgen of her talents in the arts. There will still be a recreational portion of the morning program along with the supervised games, fishing, windsurfing, sailing and Red Cross 'swimming instructions. Last year we had an all time attendance peaking out at 82 children one week with family visitors. Obviously, we need to hire four to six capable playground assistants with salaries attractive enough to commit them to seven weeks out of their summer. The bulk of the children in our program are between four and six years old who need close supervision. The ball field next to the cemetery is owned by the Island People's Project. The entire island uses the field for ball games, family soccer matches, kite flying, etc. but the field's upkeep is the'responsibility of I.P.P. Liability insurance for this and the rest of the summer program is difficult to obtain and increasingly expensive. unfortunately, our membership fees, still at $50.00 for an individual and $75.00 for a family, and fundraisers such as the fireworks cruise scheduled for July 13, do not cover our expenses. I.P.P. must rely heavily on the generous contributions of people like you to cover expenses inclUding removal of seaweed on Dock Beach and replenishing arts and crafts supplies. We hope that you will continue to support our program with your generous contributions so we can put on the quality program that will make you and our founders of twenty years ago proud. Thank you. sincerely, Island People's Project Fishers Island Development Corporation P.O. Drawer E Fishers Island, New York 06390 Robert B. Calhoun, Jr. President Thomas F. Doherty, Jr. MilnUs:er REPORT FOR THE FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION 1991 FIDCO acts as both a Property Owners Association for the Park (east of the gate house), and as a holding company of various infrastructure assets in all parts of the Island. FIDCO's mission is to work within its charter to maintain and improve the character, atmosphere and .quality of life on Fishers Island. FIDCO is owned by over 100 present (and a few past) property owners, both East and West end, and is governed by a Board of Directors elected annually by the stockholders. Day to day affairs are attended to by our Manager, Tom Doherty, who is also President of the Utility Company. 1991 is a year of transition for FIDCO, as Bill Ridgway was replaced as President by yours truly. Our Board initiatives for this year .and the next several are to insure the soundness of the operations of the infrastructure assets that we own (roads, utilities, marina, real estate, etc.) and to be increasingly responsive to the needs and ideas of property owners. As in the recent past, FIDCO maintains a policy of not selling any of its undeveloped land. We welcome suggestions, opinions and questions at any time. Robert B. Calhoun President RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 485 FISHERS ISLAND. N.Y. 06390 July 1991 Fellow Islanders: We are again in the busy Summer season. I must compliment the safe drivers who have"minded your manners" on the Island roads. Troopers Mary O'Shaughnessy and Tom Fuller have not had to write as many tickets as in the past. For the parents who will have children in a drivers Education program this winter, please be advised that it is possible to have the road tests done on the Island next Spring. I do have to have all names and information before the end of May 1992. The inspectors will be here sometime in June 1992. By calling me in advance, I will be able to arrange schedules and etc. The U.S. Government has established a "User Fee" for all boats over 16 feet. The deadline for payment of the fee is July 31, but it has been extended until August 31. The fee schedule is $25.00 for boats 16 feet to 20 feet. #35.00 for boats over 20 feet but under 27 feet. $50.00 for boats 27 feet to 40 feet and $100.00 for boats over 40 feet. The government will accept Master Charge or Visa and you may call 1-800-848-2100 to charge your user fee or you may call 1-800-368-5647 to request an applicatlion form to pay by mail. I have hear~ that there will be a $5000.00 fine for non-compliance. I am still able to do Motor Vehicle and boat registrations in Riverhead. All necessary forms are available in my office at the movie theater. My office hours are from 11:00 to 2:00 PM on Sundays or call 7646 for an appointment. Two magic numbers to remember are 30 MPH on Island Roads and 5 MPH on West Harbor. The Town Fathers will be comming to the Island on Wednesday August 7th and any transportation you can offer would be appreciated in transporting them from the Ferry DOCK to the Village. Time of arrival--about 11:15. Please have a safe summer.. .say hello to me in the village, not in Court. ~~ US Post Paid Fishers Is. N.Y. 06390 Permit #4 FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSN. FISHERS IS., N.Y. 06390 BOXHOLDER