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TA.BLE OF CONTENTS
CALENDl\R OF EVENTS. . ....... ... .. .. . .... . ... . .. .....
FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC..............
~EASURER · S REPOR TS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPJffiTMENT.....................
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE............,..................
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT.......................
INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL..........................
FISHERS ISLJI.ND FERRY DISTRICT. .. . . .. .. .. . ... . .. . . ..
FISHERS ISLJI.ND GJffiBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT.........
FISHERS ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FUND... ...... . .....
VILLAGE GREEN COlJIlVIITTEE............................
FISHERS ISLAND MEDICAL COMlVIITTEE...................
BLUE CRoss/eMS........ I . ... ... . .... . .. ... . . .. . I .. ..
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, CALENDAR OF EVENTS
EVENT DATE TIME PLACE
Civic Association
Annual Meeting July 18 8.00 p.m. Legion Hall
F.I. Fire Dept.
Open House August 6 11.00 a.m. Fire House
Dedication of
New SChool August 20 *
Town Fathers
Annual Meeting August 24 * New School
* Time to be announced at a later date.
Any change in meetings will be posted on the bulletin board at
the Post Office.
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The Fishers
the results for
FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASS'N.. INC.
Island Civic Association reports to
the year 1971-72.
its members.
In October,
vice-president.
Board.
Mr. L~~s Field replaced Mr. Richard schiliro as
Mr. James Peishoff became a new member of the
The House Tour was reported a great success. Over $2.000 was
raised and generous donations were given to the x-ray fund, in-
cluding the Gaillard's contribution in the fall from the sale of
the furnishings of their house. The Tour Committee thanked ~trs.
Albert Gordon for graciously allowing the luncheon to be held at
her home and numerous other contributions. Appreciation also was
shown to those who offered their homes to be viewed and the ex-
cellent co~nittee who directed the tour should be commended. The
House Tour will be repeated this year in August. Many of the
former members of the committee will serve again. A selection of
new houses is now chosen and proceeds will go to the most needed
cause on Fishers Island.
Names of new members of the Civic Association, donors to the
General Fund and Recreation Program were read at the October
Quarterly Meeting. Names of this years contributors will be read
at the Annual Meeting. More mailings have been sent after the
quarterly meetings to inform the off-Island members of high:lights
of these meetings.
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Gun Clubs were asked to post rules on the Post Office Bulletin
Board and on the ferries.
The Annual Halloween Party for the children was held under the
supervision of !\trs. James peishoff and Mr. Lars Field at the
Legion Hall. $75 was donated by the Civic Ass~n. for prizes and
refreshments.
Since South Beach is the only Fishers Island beach on Long
Island Sound not privately owned. it is therefore available to
all Islanders. Its proximity to the Ferry Dock and airport
makes it accessible to an increasing number of off-Island people.
Islanders have found many undesirables there and the condition
of the beach has become deplorable. The Civic Bo~~d is unanimously
in favor of South Beach becoming a Town Beach. In order for this
to be achieved, money must be appropriated at the August budget
meeting. The Civic Ass'n.. Fire Dept. and any other interested
parties should send letters requesting this. Once in effect,
the Town will place signs on the beach, permits will be given to
Islanders and admission will be charged to non-residents. All
Islanders are expecting to have South Beach a Town Beach by next
surruner.
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The following is a treasurer's report for the General Fund
for the Fishers Island Civic Association.
Balance On Hand June 1, 1971
Total Deposits
Total Bank Balance and Deposits
EXPENSES
postage
Printing Co. (includes
Blue Cross)
Office Supplies
Qtly. Meeting Refreshments
Blue Cross Custodian Salary
Of Of Tel. and Postage
York Chemical (warfarin)
Civic secretary Salary
Painting of Dr. 's house (paid
back by Medical Committee
Tennis rackets purchased
from Hay Harbor
printing of Annual Report
S&S Arts and Crafts and
Olympic Sporting Goods
Telephone, freight chg's..
benches repaired, etc.
Long Island Traveler
Total Expenses
Balance On Hand June 1. 1972
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$1,637.06
1. 5~0. 75
$3.2 7.81
104.20
225.95
70.63
32.78
300.00
14.12
100.42
500.00
197.00
43.00
50.00
136.90
274.81
5.00
2.054.81
$1.153.00
FISHERS ISLAND l"IIlli DEPJ\.RT1VlENT
CHIEF................................................. ........ .. ................ .Robert E. Wall
FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF. ........................ .Ernest Middleton III
SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF........................ .A. Richard Grebe, Jr.
SECRETARY.. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. Albert D. Dawson
TREASURER.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. George King
During the fiscal year the Department answered 9 fire alarms
and )1 ambulance calls. The Department also conducted a search for
a missing person and attempted to locate a downed plane.
your Department has been active with training and drills.
Along with our own drills during the month, an instructor comes
from Long Island to conduct specific drills and review fire prob-
lems. At our Open House, to be held August 6, 1972 beginning at
11100 a.m., we will display our equipment and show how it is used.
The public is urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The Ambulance Squad, under the leadership of Kenneth Edwards
and A. John Gada, Jr., has been very active. A First Aid Course
was given during the winter to ladies on the Island. The instruct-
ors were members of the Squad and 17 ladies successfully completed
the course. Members of the Squad have been attending special
courses at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and observing emergency
procedures in the hospital's emergency room. 4 members were sent
to New york for a course in Emergency Care and Transportation of
the Sick and Injured. In order to identify Ambulance Squad members,
when they are answering an emergency call, their personal cars have
been equipped with blue emergency lights. Whenever you see such
lights in operation, please give the car the right of way.
The Department has lost one pumper due to a comJ;llete engine
fai.lure. Because of the age of the pumper ()O years), a new engine
will not be installed and the truck will be used for spare parts
to supply another old pumper which is almost identical.
The New York Fire Insur,mce and Rating Board is scheduled to
be here June 20, 1972 for a couple of days, with) engineers. to
make an inspection of the Department, equipment and hydrants. The
last inspection was in 1961. Basically, there were ) recommendations 1
1. a new fire house (completed) 2. a new pumper (completed) and
) was updating the water mains and automation of the pumping plant
to carry proper flow and pressure to the mains (this phase has not
been done by the individual water companies nor have any known
improvements been made to help alleviate the water supply problem
to the fire hydrants).
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To help those who may not understand the water problem on
Fishers Island. I might say "It is critical from a fire fighters
stand point". Individual home owners fire insurance rates are a
serious problem. The Fire Rating Board accepted very few hydrants
in 1961 and it would be a safe assumption that they will probably
accept less at this time. The Fire Rating Board does not accept
drafting from ponds. streams. ocean. etc. We are able to obtain
our water in many cases from such sources but this takes time and
time is of utmost importance in fire fighting.
We believe Fishers Island has a very effective volunteer fire
fighting force but improvements in the water distribution system
would aid the fire fighters. water consumers and home owners (for
insurance purposes).
Past Chiefs have worked with the Fire Commissioners of the
District in attempting to persuade the water companies to l~~ke the
necessary improvements. This has shown no success to date.
We urge the members of the Civic Association to seriously
consider our water status and to endorse the Fire Departments
concern with this ~~tter. Any questions concerning the above or
anything to do with the Department ~~y be directed to any of the
officers listed on the previous page.
FIRE CALL.......................DIAL 333
AMBULANCE EIVIERGENCmS.......... .DIAL 811
Robert E. Wall
Chief
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JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
For Year 1971
Motor Vehicle Violations
Criminal Cases
Civil Cases
(9)
(0)
(3)
19.00
Total Paid to State Comptroller
202.50
221.50
221.50
E. Perry Edwards
Justice of the Peace
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FISHERS ISLAND F'IRE DISTRICT
The following is the treasurer's report for the year ending
December )1, 1971:
RECEIPTS:
Tax Revenue
Rentals
Sale of Truck Bond
Reserve Fund
Sale of Fire Truck
Check #12)6 Void (Pyre Eq. Co.)
Total Receipts
Bank Balance Beginning of year
Total Receipts and Balance
DISBURSEMENTS:
Current Expenses:
Personal Services
Hydrant Rentals
Insurance
Social Security
Nledinal Expense
Other Expenses (list attached)
Total Current Expenses
$)8,579.74
600.00
19,000.00
)0,000.00
670.00
65.00
$88,914.74
2,278.41
$91,19).15
$2,086.50
7,)45.56
2,607.00
87.50
50.00
8,655.10
$20,8)1.66
Purchase of Equipment and apparatus
Debt Service:
Redemption of Bonds
Interest on Bonds
Total Debt Service
Transferred to Reserve Fund
Total Payments, General l''und
Bank Balance Dec. )1, 1971
Total Payments and Balance
$5,000.00
1,90,.65
RESERVE FUND,
Balance Jan. 1, 1971
Transferred from General Fund
Interest Income
Transferred to Gen. Fund (Fire Truck)
Reserve Fund Balance Dec. )1, 1971
Sale of Fire Truck Bond
Transferred to General Fund
Total Payment and Balance
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46,879.)5
6,90).65
5,000.00
$79,614.66
n, 578 .49
$91,19).15
$27,254.06
5,000.00
469.42
-,0,000.00
$19,000.00
-19,000.00
$2,723.h8
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.Fire District cont......
D ISBUR SElVIENTS I
other Expensesl Itemized I
Conventions, Inspections and Fire School
Electric Service and Fuel
Telephone and Alarm System
Gasoline and oil
M&R Equipment and Apparatus
M&R Building and property
Dues
Advertising
Election Expense
1reasurer's Bond
Total Other Current Expenses
E. Perry Edwards
Treasurer
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INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
50).18
1,89).44
68).97
)55.85
1,924.49
2,8)4.74
94.00
191. 4)
99.00
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$8,655.10
Since taking over this work in November 1971, )0 rodent feeder
stations have been distributed and 225# of warfarin "bait" has been
given out. Our school Industrial Arts Class assisted in cutting
out and assembling 20 of the feeders. The price of the feeders is
$4.00 and the "bait" is available without charge. Please call me
at 526.
Last December, the Garbage District engaged a professional to
treat the dump ,~ea. They have also arranged to have the garbage
area covered at frequent intervals. In addition to these stel?s,
10 feeder stations were installed in January and have been ma~n-
tained at weekly intervals. All of this has resulted in a definite
decrease in the population of rats in the dump area.
Control of rodents on an island such as ours must be a con-
tinuing program to be effective. It is urged that more people
enter into this program and maintain feeder stations.
Government pamphlets on the subject of rodent control have been
ordered but have not yet been received. When these are available,
they will be distributed with the "bait" and stations.
JI.lbert D. Dawson
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FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
AS we have done in the past. we will try to bring the member-
ship of the Fishers Island Civic Ass'n. up to date on the status
of this District for 1971.
In February and March (1971). the pier at Fishers Island was
completely re-decked and new fender and cap logs were installed
for $24.725.00. The successful bidder for this work was John G.
Holbrook & Son. i.larine Contractors. of Westbrook. Conn. In January.
the Mystic Isle suffered shaft and wheel damage which was repaired
at a cost of 4>8,904.17."" .,
On March 23. 1971, the Board of COlmnissioners held a hearing
at the l"ishers Island l"ire House on the matter of leasing Elizabeth
Airport to lvlr. Richard Grebe. As no objections were raised by
the some 30 people present, the Board of Commissioners. with the
authority and the approval of the Town Board of the Town of Southold
and the Federal Aviation Agency. executed subject lease with Mr.
Grebe.
Many of you may have noticed the vibration problem on the M/V
Olinda. This problem was eliminated in April, 1971, when the
Olinda was hauled at Blount Marine Corporation of Warren, Rhode
Island. In addition to the regular haul out work. two five bladed
propellers were installed on the Olinda and the problem was elim-
inated without any loss of openating speed or maneuverability.
At the election for cOlmnissioner of the Ferry District held
August 10. 1971. Mr. R. V. Foyle was elected for his second five
year term.
On August 19. 1971. the Board of Commissioners held a hearing
on the District's Report of Estimated Revenues and Expenditures
for the period Janu,~y 1. 1972 through December 31. 1972. which
indicated excess expenses over income in the amount of $34,495.00
to which was to be added by the Town Board of southold the sum'
of ;plO.OOO.OO to be applied against the payment due for the M/V
Olinda.
On December 13. 1971. the M/V Mystic Isle was delivered: to tho
Thames Shipy,~d and Repair Company, Farnsworth st.. New London.
Conn. i'or engine repairs. sandblasting of the hull ,md superstructure
down to bare metal. piping repairs and replacement of wasted steel
on various parts of the hull and superstructure. It was in the
shipyard approximately 70 days and was the first major overhaul
for the Mystic Isle in many years. We believe the M/V Olinda did a
terrific job during this 70 day period. In spite of this. we realize
there were inevitable inconveniences due to the limited carrying
capacity of the Olinda for which we sincerely apologize. We also
wish to thank you. our patrons. for the spirit in which you co-
operated during this period.
W. C. Sinclair
Manager
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FISHERS ISLAND Gi\R,BAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT
The Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District is operating on
a budget of $)0.776.)1 for the year 1972.
All residents are asked to comply with the following regulations.
1. All g,~bage and refuse must be placed in appropriate con-
tainers. If paper boxes-are used. they must not be allowed
to become water soaked. Plastic bags are urgently rec-
Olnmended.
2. Anyone desiring to dispose of metallic objects such as old
refrigerators. stoves. water tanks. etc.. must use the
area known as the automobile disposal pit. A key to this
,~ea may be obtained from Dick' s Garage to unlock the
gated section. Refrigerator doors MUST BE REMOVED.
). The area known as the garbage land fill site will be kept
gated and locked at all times. permission and key to enter
may be obtained from the Commissioners. An area is pro-
vided for the sole purpose of accomodating brush and scrap
building materials that can be burned. No scrap metal is
to be included.
4. No one - at any time - is to bring in household garbage.
Household garbage is to be collected and land-fill buried
by the A. J. Gada Contracting Company.
5. No one at any time is allowed to enter either area of
disposal without specific permission from the Commissioners.
A Rodent Control program is in continuous operation and
therefore could be haz,~dous to s~~ll children and pets.
of
be
These simple but necessary rules are being enforced because
the urging of the Village Green Committee to help Fishers Island
as neat and clean as possible.
Commissioners
1~s. Elizabeth McCloskey
Mr. W. Gordon Ahman
Mr. Raymond F. Doyen
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FISHERS ISLAND COMI\lUNITY HEALTH FUND. INC.
June 30. 1971 thru June 1. 1972
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
RECEIPTS.
Bank Balance July 1. 1971
Fall and Spring Appeal
Gaillard Sale
Memorial Donations
Total Balance and Receipts
DISBURSENlENTS I
Maintenance of Clinic Bldg.
Insurance
Freight and delivery chg's.
Fuel oil
Office supplies and advertising
Clinic equipment
Substitute doctor
Total Disbursements
Bank Balance June 1. 1972
Total Disbursements and Balance
~ 2.012.57
14.570.66
526.27
40.00
$17.149.50
$1.935.07
92.00
14.70
444.45
164.15
1,243.70
200.00
$ 4.094.07
l3.0a5.43
$17.1 9.50
E. Perry Edwards
Treasurer
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VILLAGE GREEN COMMITTEE
Our committee is fairly new to the Civic Ass'n. and we are
trying our best to preserve and add to the beauty of the Island.
The pine trees pl,mted in the dump area by George Antiuk and
John Chestnut will camouflage the terrible view in a few years.
3 Norway maple trees have been pl<mted across from the new
school on Military Road. These were the result of one person's
most generous contribution.
In May, we sent out an appeal letter hoping to encourage
families to join in contributing toward a tree. 'rotal cost would
be $85.00. which includes transportation. labor and dedication
plaque. Smaller donations are also appreciated from individual
parties.
We sincerely hope our efforts are worthwhile and that you
appreciate our endeavors as much as we enjoy doing them for
Fishers Island.
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FISHERS ISLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH FUND. INC.
The The Fishers Island COlnmunity Health Fund has spent an ex-
tremely busy year since our last report. Most of our efforts
were in some way related to bringing a long awaited x-ray machine
to the Island. We are happy to fUIDounce that plans are proceeding
on schedule and the x-ray should be in operation this su~ner.
Our committee has re-organized under a Board of Directors, who
are Mr. Steven O'Neil, Mr. j~thur Walsh and Mr. William Wood. In
addition, we welcome 2 new cOlnmittee members, Mrs. Richard Howf~d
and Mr. George Lord.
The Health Fund wishes to extend its heartfelt thanks to our
physician Dr. William Gallaher and to relief physician Dr. Ralph
Hoch for the long hours and hard work each has given the cOlnmunity
in the past year. We would also like to mention the excellent
emergency and back-up care provided by the Fishers Island Fire Dept.
a~bu[ance Squad. We are fortunate to have such well qualified
medical personnel available to us.
The following is a report of our major activities during 1971-72:
1. Fund Raising - Fund raising efforts began last summer with
the House Tour and a Tag Sale at the Gaillard home. Both efforts
were successful and encouraging. We continued with a ~jor
fund raising appeal in April. To date, approximately $8,500.00
has been collected as a result of this recent campaign. We wish
to express our sincere gratitude to those who have supported us
through donations.
2. Renovation of Medical Bldg. - The Fishers Island Contractors
Ass'n. generously offered to provide, on a cost basis, all con-
tracting necessary to prepf~e the medical building to house an
x-ray unit. Construction is expected to be completed by July
so that we may have the x-ray in operation for the busy su~ner
season. In addition, a bid for interior painting and repair
work in the medical house was awarded to Bouton Services, Inc.
This work was done in April.
). Tax-Exempt status - The Health Fund is currently concentrating
on the preparation of our final application for tax-exempt
status for donations. Application is being made to both the
Internal Revenue Service and the N. Y. State Dept. of Health. We
are being advised in this matter by the firm of Bergman and
Barth, Attorneys at Law, New Haven, Connecticut.
The COImnuni ty Health Fund believes that great strides have been
made in improving the quality of medical services available to
Fishers Island residents. We welcome any suggestions or co~nents
which would increase our awareness of community health needs.
Board of Directors
Mr. Steven O'Neil
!I'lr. Arthur Walsh
Mr. William Wood
COlnmittee Members
Mrs. Richard Baker
Mr. Serge Doyen
Mrs. RiChard Howard
Mr. George Lord
Mrs. Lars Field
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BLUE CROSS/COOS PROGRAM
Blue Cross Coverage for members over 651
3a
39
individual
family
members
Blue Cross regular members I
42 individual
70 family
112 members
40 individual
32 individual
31 subscribers and
1 dependent
12 family
102 members
Connecticut Medical Service, Inc.
For Members Over 65
COOS regular members
TOTAL MEMBERS BLUE CROSS - 151
TOTAL MEMBERS COOS - 142
TOI FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASS'N. AND MEMBERS OF THE BLUE CROSS
AND CONN. MEDICAL SERVICE, INC.:
We are very proud of the friendly feeling between our members
and ourselves. It is evident that they, as well as we, find
the relationship both pleasant and beneficial. But it is an
obligation to each and everyone to get their payment in before
the 1st of each month. If all payments are not in by the 1st
of each month, it will mean they will have to be cancelled from
Blue Cross/COOS. This must be strictly enforced by the custodian
and Fishers Island Civic Association as of July 1, 1972.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE T. KING
Custodian
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