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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-1984 . Fishers Island Civic Association Annual Report 1983-1984 &:? r So ..... "qL:::::>c::::::70daD ,," '( r'/": ' /' "" .",,'if" ~";;'" r '/ "N" "'r .. "/" -~ J r ~". , The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISI-lERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 ANNUAL REPORT 1983-1984 ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY, JULY 21st at 4:30 p.m. at the Fishers Island School Report of the President Civic Association Financial Report Connecticut Blue Cross and Blue Shield Fishers Island Master Plan Fishers Island Cemeteries Fishers Island Ferry District Fishers Island Fire Department Fishers Island Fire District Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District H.L. Ferguson Museum and Bird Sanctuary Island Health Project Fishers Island Library Association Island Bowling Center Island People's Project Fishers Island School District Report of Town Justice Ray Edwards and Harbormaster Rodent Control FInCO DATES TO REMEMBER July 7th- Island Peoples Cruise July 21st- ANNUAL CIVIC ASSOCIATION MEETING July 26 - Trip to Gillette Castle August 14- Ferry District Commissioners Election August 17- Ferry District Budget Meeting Cover of Report- David Zanghetti The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. F1S~'RS ISLAND, NW VORK 06390 Dear Fishers Islanders; The continuing support of the Association is indicated by the excel- lent attendance at the year's meetings. While it is not possible to mention each person's contribution to the discussions, all were ap- preciated. "High Points" of this '83-'84 year follow.:: JULY '83 * Trooper Connor unofficially briefed us on the policy to control speeding. Radar will be used and, offenders will be ticketed, finger-printed and tried in court. The policy is to apply on all roads of the Island. * The Board was asked to set up a committee to investigate the possi- bilities of separately incorporating Fishers Island. * John Bogert ended his term as President but remained on the Board; Charles Stepanek was elected to the Board.' OCTOBER '83 * An SHO crowd heard Reynolds duPont outline the Ferry District acquisition and partial sale of GSA property in the Fort area. * Controls placed in effect on moorings at West Harbor were explained by John Clavin; the system, with possible future .odification, is a decided improvement. * A committee chaired by John Clavin was charged to identify and ana- lyze factors pertinent to the possible incorporation of Fishers Island and to report their recommendations to your Board at its July'84 meeting. * Joan Pagnotta and Frank Burr were, elected to the Board. JANUARY '84 ; * Charles Stepanek told of the plans for the spring clean-up drive. * The use of BTI (in place of the 'carcinogenic malathion) for ~osquito control was explained by John Thatcher. Following much discussion, a committee to be led by Steve Malinowski was appointed to evaluate the resident's wishes on mosquito control. * A progress report by John Clavin advised of the activities of the Island Self-Incorporation Committee. , May '84 * An examination of roads on the west end by Frank Burr and Ken Edwards indicated some slight improvement since 1982; the need for continuing work was stressed. * Charles Stepanek thanked the participators in the Second Annual Clean-up Drive. It appears we have this event well fixed as an annual tradition. * The December '83 engineering report "Solid Waste Management Study" did offer some recommendations for this problem. Ray Doyen and Ken Edwards stated the validity of the report is somewhat clouded now by the questionable status of the lease continuation at the existing land-fill. Your Civic Association believes this general problem deserves attention from all. * The mosquite control committee's Chairman,Steve Malinowski, reported overwhelming support by Island resident's for an eradi- cation program. On May 22nd, the Southold Town Board appropri- ated money to hire two technicians to apply BTI. A grant from FIDCO will allow us to purchase material. Status of this pilot project will be reported in July. * The Association allocated $1000 in matching funds to develop a Sub-Plan to mesh with the Town of Southold Master Plan. The desire to maintain our special way of life on Fishers Island seems to meet with increasingly complex problems each succeeding y~r. It is most gratifying to see that this trend is met with an equa~~awareneSS-Of the problems by a greater number of our residents each willing to spend time and money to solve them. This fact is an adequate return for the efforts of your Board. Sincerely, Robert J. Hoskins President . The Annual Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 21st at 4:30 PM. A representative from each of the Island Organizations whose report is contained herein will be present at the Annual Meeting. This is the only open forum for discussion of their activities in conjunction with those of your Association. Membership in the Civic Association shows your desire to partici- pate at the basic.level in the problems of the Island. Those Island residents belonging to the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance Plan are required to be members. Annual dues have been sufficient to cover our routine expenses, including administration of the medical insurance program. However, during the past several meetings, money has been unanimously appro- priated for projects considered by the Association to be befitting and necessary. This and general_increases in costs have left our treasury greatly depleted. Whether to sharply curtail our future activities or increase our dues will be discussed at the July 21st meeting. ******************************************************************** Name Address Annual individual membership Annual family membership (3.00) (5.00) $ Voluntary contribution Amount enclosed $ Please make checks payable to FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSN. Box 464, Fishers Island,N.Y.06390 Check here if you wish receipt ~ . The Fishers Island Civic Association, Inc. FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 FINANCIAL REPORT - 1983-1984 Starting checkbook balance as of July I, 1983 Total Deposits Dues- $887. Contributions - $1835. Total Expenses Printing and Postage- Mosquito Control- Printing-15.55 Envelopes-15.38 Post cards-ll.80 Postage- 155.31 Inc. Study Group- Book of Rules-25.50 Yankee Air- 78.50 Blue Cross Custodian- 500. Secretary- 358.37 Annual Report- 565.25 Rodent Control- 381.94 Town Fathers Meeting- 46.18 Telephone- 236.16 Donation-Student Council- 50.00 Cover- 25.00 Southold Newspaper- 12.00 Bank Service Chg. 16.86 $620.97 198.04 104. Starting checkbook balance as of July I, 1984 Savings Account Interest - 1983- $127.80 $6792.79 Savings Account Balance- $472.11 $2722.00 $3114.77 $78.34 . ~ BLUE CROSS - BLUE SHIELD 1984 Group membership in Connecticut Blue Cross and Blue Shield is available to all twelve month residents of Fishers Island through membership in the Fishers Island Civic Association. Membership dues are $3.00 for an individual and $5.00 for a family, yearly, payable to The Fishers Island Civic Association, Box 464, Fishers Island, New York 06390. Blue Cross/Blue Shield bills are sent out the lOth of the month and payment is requested by the 21st of the month for the following month. As of June I, 1984, we have 58 BC/BS members in the 007296 Group and 41 members in the "Over 65" Group. BC/BS has recently obtained permission from the Department of Insurance to merit rate small groups (3-99) such as ours in calculating premiums based on experience. Thus our premiums have increased as follows and are guaranteed for one year. l2ID. 1984 Husband/wife ( 2) $147.00 $190.26 Husband/wife ( 3) $153.46 $197.69 children Single (1) $ 56.82 $ 7).16 Over 65 (1) $ 23.90 $ 31. 91 Subscribers are urged to update change in their membership in the event of any change in life style such as marriage, addition to family, child over 19 wishing to be covered while in college, or divorce. Evelyn Clarke Custodian i FISHERS ISLAND MASTER PLAN It has become apparent that the Town of Southold has been and may continue increasing its funding of Fishers Island projects. While every town or village can potentially benefit from municipal expenditures, it should concern us that we have no formal long-term strategy governing the development of the West End of Fishers Island; particularly if we are to receive unsolicited funds. Before we proceed with any new major project, especially those that involve construction or development of previously undeveloped land, it is important that we first inventory the current state of development of the Island and then establish a set of developmental goals and/or priorities in order to assure that twenty, fifty or even one hundred years from now, our Island will still retain its current unique, unexploited appearance. As you may know, the Town of Southold is developing a Master Plan. This is an ongoing project which may continue for a year or more before completion. The planning firm has submitted a preliminary plan to the Town for review. The section pertaining to Fishers Island has several serious problems. For example, the preliminary plan proposes to change the current Town-wide two acre residential zoning law to one acre for a major portion of the West End of the Island. Also, the preliminary plan does not properly identify those areas of the Island that have traditionally become our commercial sites. If the plan is passed as proposed, most of the local merchants on the island will be operating businesses on residentially zoned land. Additionally, there has been no attempt to identify areas on the West End that are important to our community as they exist in their natural state. While the proposed residential zoning of the bird sanctuary exemplifies this point, there are also no less than twenty-five wetland areas on the West End of the Island which are important both aesthetically and as an exclusive source of habitat for many species of plants and animals. With respect to Fishers Island, virtually all of the problems with the preliminary plan are the result of oversights, oversights that are inevitable, given the large scale of resolution of the ongoing project. However, understanding that Fishers Island comprises a very small portion of the Town of Southold, we can not expect the Southold Master plan to address Fishers Island on an acre by acre basis. But, given the small size of the West End of the Island, an acre by acre assessment is not only feasible but necessary. An overwhelming majority of those present at the May Civic Association meeting voted in favor of initiating our own Fishers Island Master Plan with one half of the funding to be provided by the Fishers Island Civic Association and the remainder to come from private donations. Following a public meeting in early July where residents will have the opportunity to provide their own input, The Trust for Public Land, a well known planning organization, will design a tailor made Master Plan for the West End of Fishers Island, at a cost of approximately $3000. A conscientiously prepared Master Plan can be a vital tool. As a legal document, ideally, it represents the long term developmental objectives of a community. The combination of Island participation and a qualified planner's expertise would give us the unique opportunity to pre-determine the future character of our Island. If you are interested in maintaining the current unexploited state of F.I.and consider this an important and timely issue, please send your donation to: F.I. Master Plan, F.I. Civic Association, Box 464, Fishers Island, N.Y. 06390 COMMITTEE Grant Sanger, Chairman Thomas W. Russell, Jr., Treasurer Dorothy Edwards Helen P. McKown Elizabeth Peishoff Edwina C. Sanger Bfe:ndB Donaghy. Secretary .Jl!1~trs Jslanb Gltmtttritll OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH ST. JOHN'S CHURCH UNION CHAPEL May 1984 The following rules have been adopted about the organization of the new cemetery opposite Union Chapel, most of the regulations also are applicable to the old cemetery between Our Lady of Grace Church and St. John's Church. Acquisition of a Cemetery plot will be limited to the fOllowing I a. Year-round residents b. Members of any of our three Island Churches c. Owners of land on Fishers Island d. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife, child). Regulations for the Cemeteries were also adopted by the Committee and subsequently agreed to by our Churchesl Stones - no higher than 8", no wider than 4 feet. No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments. planting. a. No shrubs over 10" b. Flowers must be maintained by family c. All funeral decorations must be removed after 1 week. The Cemetery agrees tOI a. Clip around stones b. Maintain grass c. Trim bushes and trees, eXCluding individual shrubs. A financial statement is available to all plot owners and those wishing to buy a plot. For The Committee Grant Sanger Chairman " Fishers Island Ferry District DiJrricl C1"elIUd B, Spec:tGl Act of ~ N. Y. State u,uLuuu (UWJ of N. Y., 1947. CMp,,., 60Ql FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 ROBERT P. KNAUFF Manager. Secretary BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REYNOLDS duPONT. JR.. Chairman RAYMOND F. DOYEN RICHARD S. BAKER JOHN C. EVANS THOMAS F. DOHERTY. JR. TELEPHONE 788-7463 Area Code 516 The annual election of a Commissioner for a teLm of five (5) years will be held on Tuesday, August 14, 1984. "Electors of the district qualified to vote for town officers of the Town of Southold at the preceding town election AND owners of real property situate within the Fishers Island Ferry District assessed upon the last preceding town assessment roll shall be eligible to vote at any such election." (Act Creating the Fishers Island Ferry District, Laws of New York, 1947, Chapter 699 as amended.) The annual meeting for presentation of estimated revenues and expenditures for the period January 1, 1985 through Decem- ber 31, 1985 will be held in the Fishers Island School at 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 17, 1984. The meeting is not limited to budget items alone. If you have questions, comments, sugges- tions, criticisms, or would just like to throw a bouquet our way, please attend. The Ferry District organization has changed over the win- ter. The operating contract for the vessels was not rebid when it expired on January 14, 1984. On January 15, 1984, Mark Easter and all those persons formerly employed by Mark became employees of the Ferry District. We do not anticipate any changes in our operation other than those which may be im- plementedto improve service. In April of this year, the Town of Southold for the Fish- ers Island Ferry District purchased two parcels of surplus government property from the General Services Administration. The first parcel consists of 4.52 acres and contains the old Coast Guard Station and the Artillery Engineers & Store House Building (Building No. 209). The second parcel consists of 1.403 acres located on Whistler Avenue at the entrance to the fort area. The parcel contains a single family dwelling (Building No. 240) and a six unit apartment (Building No. 241). The District has retained the single family unit on a 110' X 200' lot. The apartment building was sold immediately after purchase and is now being renovated as "Parade Ground Apart- ments." At present there are no plans for the property adjacent to the Ferry District. A grassy area between the old Coast Guard Station and Greenwood Road has been cut and is to be utilized for contractor personnel overnight parking and for parking by persons going to town for the day. The area is not to be used for long term parking and vehicles obviously left long term will be removed. . On the subject of long term parking, we request that those persons leaving vehicles on Ferry District property for long periods of time park against the bank south of the freight shed or on the dock where parking is permitted. Please avoid leav- ing vehicles in the area between the bank and the road. On the somewhat unpleasant side, the fOllowing situation must be aired. Both the schedule and the reservation card con- tain the instructions that vehicles with reservations must be available at dockside twenty (20) minutes before the scheduled sailing time. Because of the number of vehicles which have been presented for transportation at certain times, it has been necessary to enforce the twenty minute rule and some reserva- tions have been forfeited. In order to allow for orderly load- ing of vessels and maintenance of scheduled sailing times, it will be necessary to continue application of the rule when conditions dictate. When the vessel is in more than twenty minutes before sailing, the last car in line will be noted with twenty minutes to go. When the vessel is in with less than twenty minutes before sailing, the last car in line will im- mediately be noted. All cars in line ahead of the last noted vehicle will be loaded giving preference to those with reser- vations after which vehicles without reservations and vehicles with forfeited reservations will be loaded in order of arrival. Our Fishers Island freight agent, Dick Roch, has a re- quest of all persons ordering food from the mainland. This is applicable to individual orders rather than businesses. Please remember that you have ordered the food, determine when it is to arrive, be there to piCk it up. When you piCk up your order please come to the window in the freight shed and sign for the order and pay the freight. We have experienced many cases of persons simply picking up orders and leaving the area without aCknowledging receipt whereby we do not know if the consignee has received his freight. Finally, and most significantly, on June 6, 1984 bids were received and opened for a new vessel to replace OLINDA. Three bids were received from the fOllowing: Eastern Marine, Inc., Panama City, Florida; Blount Marine Corporation, Warren, Rhode Island; and Robert E. Derecktor of Rhode Island, Inc., Middle- town, Rhode Island. The bids of both Eastern and Blount, we are pleased to note, came in well within the amount budgeted. As of the time of this writing, a final decision as to the shipyard to be chosen has not been made. The new vessel to be built will have a considerably greater automobile and passenger capacity than that of OLINDA and will provide us with two vessels, either one of which can substitute satisfactorily for the other. The new vessel should be avail- able by the spring of 1985. -I . 1984 FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 It is 2 A. M. when the "Fire Phone" JJJ rings at the Fire House, our 24 hour answering service and in the homes of all officers. The Chief evaluates the call and acts immediately: If it is a serious situation, he orders the general alarm siren sounded. If the call does not require full mobilization, a radio call is sent out to all members equipped with receivers to report to either the Fire House or to the location of the alarm. During this time the radio operator atE the Fire House opens the doors and repeats the Chief's orders to all stations. At a general alarm, he dispatches the various pieces of equipment ordered by the Chief and lists the fire's location on the black board. A general alarm re- sults in JO or 40 men and the Ambulance Squad of 12 men and women reporting for duty. This is when all of the weekly checking of equipment two training drills a month and the day-long "Super Drill" plus monthly Ambulance Squad training sessions become meaningful and worthwhile. During the last twelve months there were, 27 Fire Alarms of which 19 were false. There were JO Ambulance calls and the SEA STRETCHER made 28 medically related trips. We also participated with the Coast Guard, in a "search" mission, a missing plane situation and a boat fire. Sunday, May 27th, saw 90 runners competing in our Seventh Annual Sea Stretcher Marathon. W$ are preparing to provide a cook-out for the day of the Band Concert on July 8th. An Open House will be announced later and we are planning Fire Prevention programs, including a poster contest. Last, but not least, we will again entertain all Island children at our 1984 Christmas Party. We know our Annual Appeal for funds, which makes all of these services possible, will again receive your gen- erous support. II . . FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DIST"RIOT P. b. BOX 222 F'ISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 Commiaioners 7l'easurer and Secretary Catherine Jenssen W. Gordon AhmaD . Kennetb 1.. Edwards James A. Peisbotf Richard S. Baker, Sr.. Chairman Se,.. J. Doyen, Jr. TREASURER' S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1983 RECEIPTS t Tax Revenue Rental of Polling Place Sale of Used Equipment Rental of Justice Office Interest Total Receipts Balance at Beginning of Year Total Receipts and Balance $85.001.92 70.00 9.75 500.00 871. 78 $86.453.45 8.461,~ $94.914.68 DISBURSEMENTS. Current Expenses. PersoBal Services Hydrant Rentals Insurance M&R - Apparatus & Equipment M&R - Building & Property Telephone and Alarm System Electric Energy Fuel Social Security Tax Medical Expense Other Expenses Total Current Expenses Purchase of Equipment $ 4.200.00 17.678.00 9.254.15 6.619.26 9.334.73 3.427.16 3.658.53 4.074.77 266.66 1~5.78 5.503.62 $64.152.66 $ 7.928.99 Transferred to Reserve Funds Total Payments from General Fund Balance at End of Year Total Payments and Balance $94.914.68 . FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX m FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06'390 Commiaioners 7l'ellSurer GIld SecretAry Catherine Jensaen W. Gordon AhmlD , Kenneth L. Edwards JaJmI A. Pelahoft RlclWd S. Baker, Sr., So... J. Doyen, Jr. Chairman TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1983 RESERVE FUNDSI Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fundi Balance on Hand January 1, 1983 Addl From General Fund Addl Proceeds from Cert. of Deposit Addl Interest Addl Interest 3/31 thru 11/30 Addl Interest for December Balance on Hand December 31, 1983 $ 33.09 5,000.00 34,625.70 13.39 2,501.09 288.02 $ 42,461. 29 Equipment Repair Reserve Fundi Balance on Hand January 1, 1983 Addl From General Fund Addl Interest Lessl Maxim Repair Addl Interest 3/31 thru 11/30 Addl Interest for December Balance on Hand December 31, 1983 $8,700.86 5,000.00 )6.53 -10,900.00 5a5..62 a.28 $ 3,446.29 /r . ~~lM-R...J ~"-4-<U1A~ Secretary- easurer FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT P. O. BOX 222 FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 Commissionera W. Gordon Ahman Kenneth L. Edwards James A. Pelshoff Richard S. Baker, Sr., Chairman Sertt J. Doyen, Jr. Tre",urer IJlId Se.rewry Catherine Jenssen SUPPLEMENT TO TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1983.. Breakdown or Other Expenses. Orrice Expense Gasoline and.Oil Inspection, Fire School and Convention . Election Expense Dues Total Current Expense Listed as Other Expense $ 449.92 1,571.24 3,065.66 206.80 210.00 ,$5.503.62 ~A.,:.v~WA1>J Secretary-, easurer . FISHERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT FISI-IERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 The Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District Commissioners are presently making a study of solid waste management through incineration for the future. The loca- tion of and the type of the incinerator are yet to be determined. The area currently being used for landfill is for dale, and the District has been offered first refusal by the owners. The asking price for the 22 acres is $475.000. Acquisition of this property could be accomplished by 30 year bonding or by tax credit donation. If the District does not acquire the property, the owner will place the 22 acres for sale on the open market. Interested or concerned property owners should address their thoughts to the Fishers Island Garbage & Refuse District Commissioners and the Fishers Island Civic Association. J FISJ.4ERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 Summer Guidelines The Fishers Island Garbage District will have two trucks on the road this summer to facilitate scheduled pick-ups. The burning area at Rice Point is open and manned four days a week. It is permissible to dump brush only. At the present time there is no charge for dumping brush. Household garbage and trash is to be disposed of only by garbage truck collection. Call the airport garage to arrange for garbage collection. Raymond F. Doyen Albert Dawson Kenneth Edwards, Sr. FISI-IERS ISLAND GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT , j FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390 BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 1984 Commissioner's fe~s and expenses 8.040 Contract for garbage collection and maintenance of burnable dump Lease of land 80,000 13.300 1,500 500 1,000 540 12,000 5.000 1,000 Bonds and insurance Office expenses, including advertising Legal expenses Rodent control Trenching and grading Engineering Other expenses TOTAL 122,880 3,600 119,280 Less: Anticipated unexpended balance Amount to be raised by taxes The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 During the past few years the activities carried on by the H L Ferguson Museum have been greatly expanded. As a result this report will be presented in three sections. The first section will be a message from the president , Mr. Charles Ferguson; the second a report by the president of the historical section, Mrs Mary Russell ; and the third a report by the curator of natural history, Mr. Edwin Horning. Part I The land acquisition committee has been very active and is attempting to receive gifts of land, either as donations to the H. L. Ferguson Museum or as "Easements" . We are attempting to control the natural landscape and to restrict building in key areas of the Island. The Middle Farms area is one in which conservation of the land has been developed. A 16 acre tract of land in the Brickyard Woods has become Museum Sanctuary property. For further information contact any member of the Museum's land Acquisition Committee: G. Cary ~atthiessen , Robert J. Miller, Richard S. Baker or Charles B. Ferguson. Part II j',jeetings of the Historical Committee were held on May 28 and on September 10 at the i~useum. The historical committee sponsored several activities during the summer. A summary of these activities follows. Among the accomplishments was the putting together of a very fine scrapbook of post cards pertaining to Fishers Island. This was a labor of love done by r,lr. and j',trs. Harry .i:"erguson. This scrapbook is now on display at the Museum. A small exhibit of material~ relating to John Winthrop Jr. was held. This exhibit consisted mostly of transcriptions from documents. We are grate- ful to Mr. Theodore Stedman for material secured from the Winthrop Society of f1assachusetts and to [,Ir. Charles Ferguson for his biographical outl ine with dates and for materials which I secured from the Colonial and Indian Red Library at Old li]ystic. Vie are grateful to I~s Mary Virginia Goodman, Librarian of that institution. htrs. Ronald l"urse has loaned to the Museum her copy of the Winthrop portrait. This portrait is on indefinite loan to The Museum and may be seen on the wall in the historical room. Vr. Ellsworth Grant brought his movie on Gardiners Island to the Island. He showed the film at the Union Chapel while at the same time giving a talk on Gardiners Island. Many came to enjoy this fine evening of entertainment. Ellsworth Grant's movie was a prelude to two trips to Gardiners Island, One in July and one in August. The only sad part about these trips was that many were disappointed as the numbers going were strictly limited. We have kept a list of those people who wanted to go but who did not, and if we go again they will be notified before a general announcement. At the September meeting Charles Ferguson suggested that the summer exhibit of 1984 be related to archeological findings on the Island. The exhibit will be put together by Charles Ferguson and j,jarnie Briggs. It wi.ll . The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 be highlighted on Monday evening, July 2). On that. evening Robert Funk, the Chief Archeologist from th~ state oof Ne~ York w~ll come to the Island and speak on "the Indians of F~shers .Lsland Please cotinue to search for historical material. We are sure that there is a great deal in peoples' attic~. Photos ,.newsp~per a:ticles and letters are most desirable. We can ~upl~~ate mat~r~als wlth.whlCr you do not wish to part. 8ur curator ?f.h~stor~cal a:t~fact~, Mar~e Gallla:d . continues her fihe job of organ~z~ng ?ur ever ~ncrea~lng numb~r of hlstorlcal documents. r~s. Horning, as overall d~rector has ass~sted us ln many ways. Part III As to the natural history part of the Museum; we carried on the usual activities such as adding to our collection of Island birds. We added the yellow-breasted chat and a baby oyster-catcher. At the taxidermist right now are a coot found by Larry Horn and one of the flycatchers. lnr. and ~~s. Porter Goss sponsored a movie on the Osprey. This movie was filmed in Scotland and showed excellent shots of the life of the osprey. Everyone enjoyed it and were amazed at the photography especially the closeups. Many thanks to Mr. and u~s. ~orter Goss for bringing to us this very fine film. Nrs Harold Williamson brought to us a fine set of slides taken on her trip to Kenya. The pictures were excellent and Jackie brought them to life with her comments. The year of 1983 was another sad one for our ospreys. The season got off to an ominous start; the nest at North Hill was blown down by high winds on April 24. Bits of egg shell were found in the debris. But be!ng of a persis- tent nature the ospreys rebuilt the nest and fledged one young. Three other young were fledged from the nest over the rod near Chocomount. Only 4 young for the year of 1983. This year a new nest has been built on the last utility pole near r~Oney Pond. It is an active nest. There are at least three other active nests, one of which is in a gum tree on a peninsula into Middle Island Pond. Dick Edwards said that there are four eggs, quite unusual, in the nest at North Hill. We are now in the fifth and the last year of the New York State Breeding Bird Survey. 71 species have been confirmed as breeding birds of Fishers Island. The most interesting species to be confirmed was the barred owl. The barred owl with two babies was first seen by Greg Thibodeau. We would like to confirm the marsh hawk, blue-winged teat, wood thrush, veery, and blue-winged warbler. If you know of these birds havmng nest near your home please call 293 . The autumn of 1983 was another excellent time for observing the fall migration of hawks. Race Point was especially good. A greater number of peregrine falcons were seen. On Saturday , October 8 Cary Matthiessen and Bob Clem saw three. Others were seen on Oct 1 (2 seen) , Oct 2 (2 seen) and 1 on October 30. On May 12 and 13 I took part in a Bird-a-thon for the Great Gull Island Tern Project which Helen Hays operates each summer. 76 species were seen as compared with 75 in 1983. 11 of these were warblers. A listing of the birds seen can be seen at the Museum. " The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Fishers Island, New York 06390 On Saturday morning, April 14 Mary Russell went to the beach to collect a few rocks. It was South Beach in front of her Playhouse. What she saw on the beach was a very large dolphin. The tide was very low and the dolphin had been beached and was dead. The people at the Mystic Marine Aquarium were called and on Sunday they came to pick up the dolphin. Many peole helped to lift the do~in, which weighed over a thousand pounds , onto the truck of Kenney Edwards. The dolphin turned out to be one of the biggest bottle-nosed dolphins ever seen in this area. The bottle-nose, Tnvsiops truncatus was lOt feet long. It was taken to the 11Iystic Marine Aquarhllll and from there was sent to the Smithsonian Institue in Washington, D.C. We are adding to our natural history of Fishers Island collection of sludes Jackie Williamson has taken some fine pictures of wild flowers, birds and insects. George Horning took excellent photos of the baby barred owl and the mother. You may see these and others using the slide projector at the Museum. And we might be able to put on a wild flower show this summer. Visit , enjoy and become a "Friend" of the Henry L. Ferguson Museum. The Museum is open as follows: June 16 through Labor Day Mon. through Sat. 10A.M. to Noon, 12 Sundays 10:30 to 12:30 The Museum is also open by appointment. Call 293 By Charles B. Ferguson Mary Russell Edwin Horning COMING EVENT- TRIP TO GILLETTE CASTLE on Thursday, July 26th, 1984. Details to to announced . ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT. INC. BOX 344 . FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390 June, 1984 The Island Health Project is pleased to announce that Dr. Heins' contract has been extended. Dr. Jolanta Kulpa-Gubernat will continue to cover the practice for Dr. Heins during his time off. THE OFFICE HOURS WILL BE 9 A.M. TO 12 NOON, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, EXCEPTING WEDNESDAY AND SUNDAY, AND 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M. ON TUESDAY EVENING. OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. WE WOULD APPRECIATE PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF VISIT TO MINIMIZE BOOKKEEPING. .If you have a true health emergency and you cannot reach the Doctor at 244 - call ))). The ambulance squad will respond. As in the past, a financial report will be included in our annual letter to all Islanders. Remember - Enjoy your summer but if you drink, don't drive! Mrs. H. Lawrence Bogert, Co-chairman Mr. William Faulkner, Vice President Mrs. Catherine Jenssen, Secretary ~rs. Richard G. Ahman Mrs. Richard S. Baker Mrs. John C. Evans Mrs. Peter Sanger, Co-chairman Mr. Serge J. Doyen, Treasurer Mr. Lawrence Horn Mr. Henry L. King Dr. Klaus Mayer Mrs. Harris Parsons , FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. O. BOX 3&& FISHERS ISLAND NEW YORK D&390 We at the Library, the members of the board, the librarian, Ann Kowalczyk and others are striving to make the Island Library the kind of one to which you will want to come to. We feel that you want an attractive library. Two,years ago we painted the building. Last year we added a small flower garden and put up a flag. This year we will look for new ways to improve the appearance of the Library building and its environs. Also we are working to improve what we have in the Library for you to use. Mainly, BOOKS are what we are. Our book committee guided by Adri~nne Miller the chair person work with this goal in mind: to equip our Libr~ry with books that you desire , books that you will take out and read. The members of this committee spend hours removing the out-dated and unused and then going through lists of books to find just the right ones for our Library. We try to keep our Library rooted in the past but also abreast of the times. During the past year we have acquired 306 new books. Of these 159 are adult fiction, 65 are adult non-fiction; 59 are juvenile fiction, and 23 are juvenile non-fiction. Books of ficti~n are our most popular items. We have the most recent title and as we are a small library you don't have to be a long way down the list to get the book. There are times for more serious reading, times for finding out and times for discovery, and even times for digging out facts. We have the best of the old in non-fiction and are acquiring the new. Among our non-fie tion are natural histories (birds, wild flowers, the seashoree, astronomy, geology, others) atlas and a number of fine references. During the year a new lighted world globe has been donated to the Library. Some of the new books are: The Aquitaine Progression by Robert Ludlum Smart Women by Judy Blume Danger by Dick Francis Lord of the Dance by Andrew Greeley Floodgate by Alistair McLean Pet Sematary by Stephen King The March of Folly by Barbara Tuchman Modern Times by Paul Johnson The Left Hand of Creation by John Barrow Fatal Vision by Joe McGinniss H.G. Wells Aspects of a life by Anthony West Among the magazines at our Library are Science Digest , Scientific American , National Geographic. Also we have bulletins from the State of New York. We also have access to materials available anywhere in Suffolk County through the Suffolk Cooperative Library Association. Ask Ann about this service. During the past year the Library under the leadership of Carol Marshall sponsored a series of movies for the children. These movies were held every other Saturday at the Library at 4 P.M. Some of the movies were Really Rosie, Stone Soup , Anatole , and Caps for Sale . The movies will continue through the summer months. To find out about the movies call Carol Marshall at 730. These movies are free and open to all. During the past year 852 members used our library. Of these 554 were adult; and 298 were juveniles. There were 133 new members; 77 adults and 56 juveniles . FISHERS ISLAND LIBRARY ASSOCIATION P. o. BOX 366 Y'SHERS ISLAND NEW YORK 06390 Our Library is growing. Membership in the Fishers Island Library Associ- ation is open to all Fishers Island residents and property owners without charge. All temporary residents and visitors to the Island who are not property owners may join by paying a small membership fee of $5.00. During the summer of 83 we were privileged to enjoy talks by two ~riters. The first, Pat Kibbe.spoke at. the Union Chapel in JUly. Pat lS the author of Hocus Pocus Dllema ,lIlY Mother the Mayor Maybe and others. Her latest book, Moon Booms had Just been pubilshed at the time she spoke. Pat gave a most entertaining talk. In August freelance writer Tory Stemph spoke at the Chapel on the World Council of Churches. Tory's talk was most informative and gave all who attended food for thought. During our recent meeting of the board among the topics talked about was a central calendar at the Library on which all forthcoming events occurring on the Island could be listed. One event we wish to list right away is one which you will not want to miss. On Wednesday evening at 8 P.M. on July 18 !~. Anthony West will present a talk. Mr. West is the author of the recently published book, H. G. Wells: Aspects of a LifE The Library hours druring the summer are: Mon., Tues., Thurs., and ~Ti. 9-12 in the morning and 1:30 to 5 in the P.M. Wed. and Sat. 9-12 No afternoon hours Visit the Library, brouse about, take out a book or two. and pick up our brochure. When you think there's nought to do It's all been done, you think you're through Visit the Library on the hill And find so many fields to till. bdwin Horning . ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT 8 8 8 8 8 8 BOWLING CENTER 8 8 8 8 8 8 · · · · · · FISHERS ISLA~'&~ ~~ YORK 06390 · · · · · · COMMITTEE REPORT The Bowling Center Committee would like to thank once again all donors, large and small, for their support in the restoration and financing of our alleys. The Center has been in operation for one year. We would like to state, however, that we would not refuse any future donations. The moneys would be used for added operational and maintenance expenses. This contribution, of course, would be tax deductible. We have found in the first year of operation that the winter residents have given a great deal of active support to the Center and we would like to see the summer residents also become actively involved by using the facilities more often. William J. Faulkner, Co-Chairman Mario Zanghetti, Co-Chairman William Haase, Secretary-Treasurer A. John Gada, Jr. Kenneth L. Edwards, Sr. MANAGER'S REPORT Since the Bowling Center opened its doors last April, it has been the nucleus of community activity. As anticipated, the Center has served the needs of the commu- nity by providing a needed gathering place for socialization and family-oriented entertainment. All segments of the Fishers Island populace have been served by the Center. Seasonal residents take advantage of an evening's bowling or a delicious lunch or dinner treat when on the Island. Year-round residents participate in winter bowling leagues. This year, there were 8 men's teams, 6 women's teams and 4 couples teams. Children enjoy saturday bowling and special events at reduced rates. And workers who commute to the Island gather at the Center for a quick hot lunch and good conversation. , ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT BOWLING CENTER REPORT - 1984 MANAGER'S REPORT continued Thus, the far-reaching goal set for the Center at its inception has been realized. The Island people's project Bowling Center has proven itself by meeting the needs of the diverse and unique Fishers Island population. Elaine Stattler FINANCIAL REPOrtT Total donations to date $99,874.00 Interest earned to date Total 8,707.56 $108,581.56 Total Expenses (including Brunswick Co.) 99,134.61 Balance $ 9,446.95 Please make your Bowling Alley donation checks payable to the ISLAND BOWLING CENTER to insure your credit of continued support to this most needed facility on Fishers Island. Thank you. 06390 t dtJ~ A whole new IPP program is about to begin, and we are very nappy to introduce Mr. Dan Gillan as our new director. Dan is the current physical education instructor at Fishers Island School and will be bringing lots of new ideas and energy to our program. Assisting Dan will be Jim and Geri Rovello. Jim is also a physical education instructor, and his wife, Geri, is a primary education teacher. Rounding out our staff will be our own Ricky Jenssen who will be assisting in all areas of the program, as well as sailing instruction. Our annual Fireworks Cruise, and our main fund raiser, will be held on Saturday, July 7th. Children of all ages are welcome, and all tickets will be $10.00 each. Tickets will be available beginning June 16 and will be sold at the post office. There are a limited number, so get yours early. Also, throughout the summer, we will be selling tickets on a Charles Ferguson painting to be raffled off on August 17th at the ball field. On Sunday, July 8th, come to the Independence Day celebration. Join the bike parade at the Fishers Island Theater. Awards will be given for decorated bikes, so be creative! There will be balloons, music, food, and fun -- fun -- fun 11 We wish to thank all of those who continue to support the Bowling Center. It has provided many of us with fun and wholesome activity. Please remember that the Bowling Center is a different fund from the summer recreat~on program, so please mark your checks accordingly. Both funds need your support. The summer recreation program will begin on July 9th. As in the past, the arts and crafts will be at the school grounds from 9 - 11 a.m. Geri will be in charge of the younger arts and crafts and Jim and Dan will head the older groups in sports and activities. The Red Cross Swimming will be taught by Dan and Geri in the afternoons at Dock Beach. As an introduction to the water, mini-swim will be available to children and babies under the age of 4. Scheduled tennis lessons for children and adults will be given by Jim, so please sign up with him on registration day. Mr. Ed Horning will conduct Nature Walks for children and adults. Times will be posted. Fridays are special activity days, and will also be posted. So keep your eyes on the bulletin board for details. We all knew that prices would have to go up eventually. This year we will be offering a family membership for $40.00 and Individual Membership for $20.00. For what we are offering, we still feel that these are rock bottom prices. Registration will be at the school at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, July 9th. You may also register by sending in the enclosed, self-addressed envelope. Please be sure to specify membership and/or tax-deductible contribution. Summer 1984 .-=/. ISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT Box 523 Fishers Island, New York . Dear Fishers Islanders and Summer Residents: In c~osing, we would like to thank Janet Poeton for her many years of service to the program, and wish her luck and success in her new ventures. We thank all of you for your past support, and ask for your continued generosity. Happy Summer! Island People's Project Officers Mrs. Ronald Zanghetti, President Mrs. H. L. Ferguson, Vice President Mrs. Carol Marshall, Treasurer Mrs. Carolyn Doherty, Secretary Mrs. Patty Faulkner, Special Events Mrs. Gail Horning, Special Events * Our annual public meeting will be held on Auqust 11th. at Fishers Island School at 10:00 am Board of Directors Mrs. Helen Buckner Mrs. Reynolds duPont, Mrs. Raymond Gary Mrs. Nancy Kelsey Mrs. Adrian Miller Jr. . FINANCIAL REPORT 1983 Expenses P ayro 11 Rent Insurance, plus workmen's compensation Payro 11 Taxes Postage and Printing Floats (Rigging) Floats (Storage & maintenance) Telephone Copies Supplies (games) Supplies (arts & crafts) Accounttng Prizes Clearing of ball field & maintenance Transportation (ferry) Activities -- honorarium, boat cruise Advertising Tax Bank charges TOTAL EXPENSES Receipts Contributions Memberships Interest on money market & savings T-shirts and books Fireworks Cruise TOTAL RECEIPTS Income Food & Crafts Sales Books - Sea Breezes Total Receipts Expenses Purchases, Consignee Supplies Postage Total Expenses CRAFT SHOP $ 4,397.00 950.00 1,634.15 395.89 426.04 275.00 492.50 73.72 69.15 132.32 336.92 767.00 120.90 2,749.50 133.00 950.00 23.04 11. 00 41. 83 $ 8,992.75 2,622.75 501. 62 91. 92 1,485.00 $ 3,678.61 16.00 $ 2,938.24 86.35 25.00 $13,978.96 $13,694.04 $ 3,694.61 $ 3,049.59 [fhe Glishers cShlanJ efchool U.F.$.O. #4. FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 08390. (518) 788-7~ EDOCATICNAL SlM-lARY 1983-1984 Although this has been a year of "concern", it has been a productive year in the Fishers Island School District. The year has been a successful one with rrany positive gains for education in our school district. ENROLIMENT AND STAFF Enrollments for the 1983-84 school year were as follows: Nursery through Grade Six Grades Seven through Twelve Total 25 students 21 students 46 students Declining enrollment is a concern to everyone on the Island; however, our enrollment seems to have reached a leveling off point. The school does Ireet with minim.Jm staff and academic requirerrents as recc:mrended by the New York State Education DepartIrent. Dr. William R. Haase, who has been school superintendent for the past ten years, has announced his retirerrent effective June 3D, 1985. Miss Wanda M. Wojciechowska, elerrentary language arts teacher, will be retiring on June 3D, 1984, after twelve years of service in the school district. 1984-85 BUDGET There is continued difficulty in preparing the budget because of the lack of State Aid. With this concern in mind, the Board of Education continually seeks ways to prepare a budget to maintain the educational standards as effectively and as econcrnically as possible. On May 8, 1984, the new budget was approved by the voters (47-14) A negotiated contract between the Board of Education and the Fishers Island Teachers' Association was ccrnpleted on April 18, 1984. 'lhis contract is for a period of three years ending June 30, 1987. EXTRA-CURRICULAR Many interesting programs occurred during the school year. The talents of our students and teachers were noted on rrany occasions throughout the year. Our Seniors went on a 7-day trip to Hawaii; Grades One through Five traveled to New York City to visit the Bronx zoo; Grade Ten went to New York City for an urban experience; and the Outing Club traveled to campgrounds in Connecticut and on lDng Island. Athletics, as usual, played an irrpJrtant part in the students' lives with both a boys' and a girls' basketball team, a JV team (panther-cats), a cheering squad, a co-ed softball team, and a golf team. . FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRIcr EDOCATIONAL SUMMARY 1983-1984 Other outstanding events included our Open House, a Book Fair, the Christnas and Spring Concerts, the Science Fair, the Art Show, Awards' Night, and many student fund-raising acti vi ties. The highlight of the year was the play, "The Wizard of Oz", a drarratic success which was thoroughly enjoyed by the public. CONCLUSION Education is a challenge, and it is ours to continue and uphold... the people, the Board of Education and the school staff. The education of our youth is one inportant part for the future of Fishers Island. Continued support for education in our school district will provide the opportunity for a better Fishers Island. BOARD OF EDUCATION Catherine J. Jenssen, President Richard C. Edwards, Vice-President Richard G. Ahrnan Sarah B. Malinowski Gregory C. Thibodeau William R. Haase, Superintendent . RAYMOND W. EDWARDS TOWN JUSTICE BOX 4B!5 FISHERS ISLAND, N.Y. Oe390 June 1984 Fellow Islanders: The year 1983 was a very busy but interesting one for your Justice/Councilman. Twice every month I ventured to Long Island and once a month Iheld Court in Southold Town. During the year, the Highway Superntendent, Mr. Raymond Dean initiated the CHIPS program on Fishers Island and some very dangerous sections of sidewalks in the village area were replaced. Another section of sidewalk will be repaired in front of the Pequot Inne this Spring. The basketball courts down in the Fort Area were re- surfaced and by the end of the month, new backboards, hoops and nets will be installed along with court markings. Summer basketball activities are being planned. While in this area, the tennis court lighting program is in the process of being completed. This will allow evening tennis. A new NO PARKING section has been added to the Town Laws. This section is on the curve in front of the Pequot Inne and is designated by NO PARKING signs. It would be appreciated if this area and that in front of the Grinder/ Fruit Store would be honored by all. Also, a number to remember on the Island is 30 HPH. All of the roads on Fishers Island have that speed limit. Sometime after June 15th, the Hotor Vehicle inspectors will be flown to the Island through the courtesy of Mr. Tony Marshall. During their visit, drivers tests will be given and assistance in vehicle registration will be offered. When the exact date of this visit is known, ~t will be posted on the bulletin board. New York State Trooper Hugh Niland returned for his second year of duty on Fishers Island. Trooper Niland will remain until October 31. Trooper Kevin Quinn is due to arrive June 15th and remain until September 15th. The West Harbor mooring registration:.-;.went quite well for its first year in 1983. Over 70 moorings were registered and installed and more are being registered for this Summer. Be advised that any permanant mooring that are placed South of Bouy #12 in West Harbor must be registered and a 5" registration number must be installed. Also note that there is a 5 MPH speed limit within West Harbor South of Bouy #12. At least once every month my travels take me to the Motor Vehicle Department in Riverhead and anyone with vehicle, boat or trailer registration problems will find it advantageous to contact me first. I have all of the necessary forms and most of the expertise to assist in this nasty chore. Please feel free to call me at 646with your Town questions. . HARBORMASTER REPORT - 1984 New permit applications are being processed for the 1984 season. To date, we have received 55 applications, all from persons having moorings in 1983. We have closed the awarding of any new permits to non-residents for 1984. We estimate that we have almost 100 moorings. both legal and illegal in the harbor. Illegal moorings will be removed this summer. The majority of the approved mooring permits are from out of state applicants. Rules established this year for the protection of the harbor- - 5 mph speed limit inside buoy 12 during boating season. - no overnight moorings or anchorage inside Goose Island. -all boats moored in the harbor must be equipped with U.S. Coast Guard approved sanitary handling equipment. (either purify discharge or provide a holding tank). -violation of the above will result in immediate cancellation of mooring permit. -mooring permits expire on December 31 and are not transferrable. We are progressively religning mooring locations with the help of Pirates Cove Marine to provide a sectionalized grid of moorings. This will provide better protection for the boat owners and improve the accessibility of boats to Island residents. We appreciate the cooperation of all Island boat owners. . RODENT CONTROL HOW CAN RODENTS ON FISHERS ISLAND BE CONTROLLED? The most important step is to remove their source of food. One source is uncovered garbage, part- ticularly when it is deposited in open litter barrels and the other source is pet food placed outside especially at night. Our service employees are doing a fine job with collecting trash and control of rodents in the deposit area. It is up to each of us to do our part. Whenever there is any evidence of rodents, warfarin type poison shoUld be placed in the area in ~afety containers. Our Civic Association makes thi@ easy by supplying the "bait" free." Also, Feeder Stations are available at cost. Call me. A. D. Dawson Tel 526 . FISHERS ISLAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION July 1, 1984 Reply to: Fishers Island, New York 1984 REPORT TO FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION Today FIDCO owns about 240 undeveloped acres at the East End plus all the land and most of the buildings used by the Fishers Island Country Club. The Club rents the golf course and club buildings from FIDCO. Also owned by FIDCO are a few buildings and some unused property at the Fort. It owns the Fishers Island Yacht Club buildings and that marina. Its other holdings are approximately a fifty percent interest in the electric, water and telephone companies. FIDCO maintains the roads at the East end of the Island and provides "clean up" services to Isabella and Chocomount beaches on a twice-weekly basis. It also provides manning at the gate house at the beginning of the FIDCO private road in an effort to control the flow of traffic to the East end of the Island. The stock of FIDCO has been sold only to summer residents who are Club members and who own property on Fishers Island. Today there are 97 stockholders. The stock is often passed from father to son or daughter. When a family is no longer a property owner at the Island, FIDCO offers to repurchase the shares, at a reduced price, usually from the estate. In order to have funds to carry out its objectives, FIDCO from time to time solicits the purchase of its shares by new property owners. Over the years, when needed, FIDCO has exercised leadership In Island affairs. It first came into being during the thirties as Fishers Island Estates when the Country Club had financial difficulties and a group of the members purchased the golf course and the unsold lots. Substantial funds were again raised to buy the Fort when the U. S. Government put that property up at auction. Some of the latter was given as the site for the present school, and much of the remainder was sold to year-around residents and others at low prices. Most recently, FIDCO took the lead in organizing a group to purchase the land by the Ferry Dock formerly owned by the U. S. Government. The purpose of FIDCO is to maintain the quality of Fishers Island as a place to live and to visit. Inherent in this objective is to main- tain a sound Island economy. Considerable progress has been made the last few years. The memberships at the clubs have increased. Recent land sales by FIDCO have resulted in increased landholding by club members. Several houses have been built and others are under construction. At the same time, FIDCO does not believe in opening up the Island to full scale development. Thus, at the moment, FIDCO is not offering any of its additional land for sale. FIDCO's policy is to strike a balance between growth and stability. ~ Stephen E. O'Neil President FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSN. FISHERS IS.. N. Y. 06390 a -~ us Post Paid Fishers Is. N.Y. o 6 3 90 Permi t #4 BOXHOLDER