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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION ............... 1
WALSH PARK BENEVOLENT ............................. 4
HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM ....................... 5
F. I. CONCERTS .............................................. 13
F. I. BOWLING CENTER ................................... 14
RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM ...................... 15
F.1. LOBSTERMAN'S ASSOCiATION................ 16
F. I. TREE COMMITTEE.................................... 17
F. I. CEMETERY COMMITTEE ..........................18
F. I. LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ............................19
F. I. UNION CHAPEL ....................................... 20
F. I. HEALTH PROJECT..................................... 22
F. I. FIRE DISTRICT .......................................... 25
This years first prize cover artwork was
dOl'le by... Eart Bdel'l, G-rade 7
The secol'ld prize back cover artwork was
dOl'le by... Kristel'l Shaw, G-rade 12
F. I. UTILITY COMPANy.................................. 32
SOUTH OLD LAND USE & ADVISORY
COMMITTEE ............................................ 34
F. I. HARBOR COMMITTEE.............................. 35
THE SANGER FUND........................................ 37
F. I. CONSERVANCy....................................... 38
F. I. FIRE DEPARTMENT ...................................42
F.1. PEOPLE'S PROJECT................................... 43
F. I. SENIORS .................................................. 46
F. I. DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ................ 47
F. I. FERRY DISTRICT .......................................48
F. I. GARBAGE & REFUSE DISTRICT ................. 50
F.I. SCHOOL ................................................... 52
Congrafulafion8 and Many Inanf<8{{{
FISHERS
P. O. Box 464
SSOCIATION
06390 631-788-7029
June 1, 2002
Dear Fishers Islander:
The past 12 months have been vel)' active for FICA. While we act as sort of a MinistIy without Portfolio for
the Island, we do provide an apolitical forum for the various Island Organizations to speak to you and to
answer questions about their activities and future plans. While we hope you will attend (and participate in)
our regular quarterly meetings, the published meeting minutes are sent out to the membership. We hope that
you find them informative. We also compile and mail out to our membership the Annual Report of all Island
organizations.
A few highlights oflast year's FICA activities might be a useful reminder of our involvement:
We orchestrated and partially funded converting the Dock Beach Property into a Park. In
addition, we wrote grants for, and received, $3,500 from Suffolk County for the fencing and
some planting. We requested, and received, a $10,000 grant from the Town of Southold's Park
and Recreation Department for the topsoil, the 5 picnic benches and bike rack for the Park.
We provided IPP with funds for a lifeguard at Dock Beach.
We worked with IHP to react to the legal complaint lodged against us about the Doctor's Office.
We worked with the Ferry District to provide a simplified analysis about the New London
Terminal Project fmances and potential taxpayer costs. This analysis was enclosed with the
minutes of the last meeting.
We provided funds, as needed, for the Senior Lunch Program, Memorial Trees, Safe Boating
Course, Island Clean-Up Day, and various Charity Events.
We awarded cash prizes to the FI students whose artwork graces the Annual Report.
We wrote strong letters to the Goverurnental Authorities supporting the need for year-round
Police Protection.
We stay in contact with the Town of Southold to make sure that we are not forgotten in
appointments to Town Committees and for services that are needed by FI residents.
Going forward, we expect the major topics this year to be the New London Ferry Project "saga", and the
School (which we all believe is vital to the Island's well being) as it looks for solutions to solve the problem
of its dwindling future enrollment. But, in many respects, perhaps FICA's most important function is our
ability to take a "political" stance to the outside world. Obviously, in these situations, our 600 plus
membership carries a great deal of weight with the recipient of these position letters. For this reason alone,
we must keep our membership level as high as possible for maximum effectiveness. FICA appreciates your
past support, and asks you to renew your Membership as soon as possible.
Cordially,
Fishers Island Civic Association
Board Members: Barry Bryan, Heather Ferguson, Mike Imbriglio, Sarab Malinowski, Speedy Mettler, Jay
Parsons, Carol Ridgway, Penni Sharp, Janio Spinola, John Spofford and Twig Stickney
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
1000. General Fund Checking Account
1010 . Money Market Savings
1020 . Senior Money Market Savings
1030 - Harbor Account
1040 . Park Account
Uncollected Checks
Total Checking/Savings
Total Current Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Equity
3010' General Fund Balance
3020 . Senior Fund Balance
3030 . Harbor Fund Balance
3040 . Park Fund Balance
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
3010 . General Fund Balance (Note 1)
3020 . Senior Fund Balance
3030 . Harbor Fund Balance (Note 2)
3040 . Park Fund Balance
Total
Fishers Island Civic Association
Balance Sheets
June 2002 and June 2001
Balance
Jun 27, 02
Balance
Jun 30, 01
3,704.62
71,570.27
4,619.68
0.00
4,275.60
0.00
84,170.17
84,170.17
84,170.17
75,274.89
4,619.68
0.00
4,275.60
84,170.17
84,170.17
1,478.46
58,187.65
4,339.51
351.73
1,727.61
65.00
66,149.96
66,149.96
66,149.96
59,998.54
4,052.08
351.73
1,747.61
66,149.96
66,149.96
Changes in Fund Balances
June 2001 through June 2002
Balance
Jun 27, 02
75,274.89
4,619.68
0.00
4,275.60
84,170.17
Balance
Jun 30, 01
59,998.54
4,052.08
351.73
1,747.61
66,149.96
Total
Change
15,276.35
567.60
-351.73
2,527.99
18,020.21
Net
Income
13,862.97
567.60
11.65
2,527.99
16,970.21
Other
Change
1,413.38
-363.38
1,050.00
Note 1 - Other change includes cost of benches purchased 6/12/2000, $1,050, and Harbor Fund balance.
Note 2 - Other change is Harbor Fund closed.
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Fishers Island Civic Association
Income Statements
Fiscal Years Ending in June 2002 and June 2001
July 1, 2001 to June 27,2002 7/1/00 - 6/30/01
General Harbor Park Senior TOTAL TOTAL
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
4125 - Gifts 220.00 0.00 2,695.00 1,015.00 3,930.00 185.00
4010 . Dues 28,965.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 28,965.00 13,120.00
4120 . Grants 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,500.00 1,000.00
4140 . Safe Boating Course 0.00 140.00 0.00 0.00 140.00 260.00
4190. Opsail Cruise Tickets 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,725.00
Total Income 29,185.00 140.00 5,195.00 1,015.00 35,535.00 16,290.00
Expense
6010 . Accounting & Legal 525.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 525.00 0.00
6020 ' Advertising 399.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 399.00 233.00
6040 . Annual Report 1,575.65 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,575.65 1,050.00
6050 ' Appeal 1,529.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,529.88 185.00
6120 . Bank Service Charges 8.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 185.78
6175. F.1. Churches 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 125.00
6235 . Minutes 1,577.27 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,577.27 781.50
6250 . Postage and Delivery 906.12 0.00 0.00 23.80 929.92 1,425.83
6265 . Prizes & Awards 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 100.00
6310. Safe Boating Instructors 0.00 130.00 0.00 0.00 130.00 120.00
6315' Secretary - bookkeeping 5,160.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,160.00 5,160.00
6320 . Senior Account Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00 '480.18 480.18 361.28
6330 . Subscriptions 44.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 44.00 44.00
6340 ' Telephone 947.39 0.00 0.00 0.00 947.39 774.02
6360 ' Trees from Southold 0.00 0.00 350.00 0.00 350.00 1,350.00
6390 ' Utilities 251.46 0.00 0.00 0.00 251.46 145.17
6550 . Office Supplies 2,056.37 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,056.37 911.70
6670 . Program Expense 164.97 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 2,664.97 162.56
Total Expense 16,845.11 130.00 2,850.00 503.98 20,329.09 13,27861
Net Ordinary Income 12,339.89 10.00 2,345.00 511.02 15,205.91 3,011.39
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
7010 . Interest Income 1,523.08 1.65 39.54 56.58 1,620.85 2,951.41
7030 - Other Income 0.00 0.00 143.45 0.00 143.45 0.00
Total Other Income 1,523.08 1.65 182.99 56.58 1,764.30 2,951.41
Net Other Income 1,523.08 1.65 182.99 56.58 1,764.30 2,951.41
Net Income 13,862,97 11,65 2,527,99 567,60 16,970.21 5,962,80
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Dear Island Residents,
June 2002
This past year has been a fruitful one for Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation. The 12
houses on Peter's Way are occupied, the former home of Peter and Meredith Rugg will
soon be occupied by a full time resident and the renovation of the Middleton house is
proceeding quite well.
We remain committed to sustaining and growing the number of properties that are only
available to year round residents. We know from the experiences of Fishers Island and
every other coastal community, that maintaining a vital permanent population is a
significant and difficult issue. We believe that availability of affordable housing is a key
consideration as families assess their quality of life. We urge interested year round
families to complete an application, so that the may be considered for the opportunity of
renting or owning one of the Walsh Park houses, as they become available.
Our thanks once again to the "articipants and volunteers for making the annual Walsh
Park Open Gold tournament a great success. Special thanks to the Hay Harbor Club for
the use of the course and to Manager Dick Duggan, Greenskeeper Dave Denison, Golf Pro
Phil Leddy and staff for their outstanding support. Thanks as well to tournament organizer
Gail Cypherd and many other Walsh Park residents for their wonderful assistance. This
years tournament will be Saturday July 27'h, at noon.
Finally, thanks to so many Island families for their gracious support over the past 14
years.
Sincerely,
O.J. Anderson
Mark Andrews
Jeremiah Bogert
Brad Burnham
Frank Burr
Mark Gaumond
Rose Harvey Gwathmey
Robert Wall
Arthur Walsh
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HISTORY
The Henry L. Ferguson Museum was founded in 1960 in honor of Henry L. Ferguson and was originally
located across from today's Fire Station in the fIrst floor of what is now the home of Robert and Susie
Parsons. In 1972, through a generous gift from the Jansen Noyes family, a new structure was built on the cur-
rent site of the museum. Friends and family on the Island donated the land for the site and the adjoining 4-acre
nature sanctuary as a memorial to Lee Ferguson, Henry L. Ferguson's son. Several small additions to the ini-
tial museum structure were built to facilitate the expanding programs and collections of flora and fauna,
ornithology, local archaeological fInds and historic memorabilia of Fishers Island. Several years ago, the
Osprey Campaign was launched to fund the construction of a new museum capable of supporting our goals
and our collections into the future.
In addition to the collections, the museum has been instrumental in protecting and preserving more than 1 ()()
acres of undeveloped land on Fishers Island. Twenty-seven parcels of land, administered by the Board of
Governors Land Trust committee, have been secured either though outright gifts or purchases. This important
program was initiated, supplemented and encouraged by the late Erard A. Matthiessen.
MISSION
The collection, conservation, preservation and exhibition of items of pre-history, history and natural history
of Fishers Island, Suffolk County, New York, for the education and enjoyment of its year-round and Summer
residents and its visitors, now and for future generations. Equal emphasis will be given to research, education
and interpretation of the various collections.
Additional Missions are:
. Through professional archaeological excavations to further the knowledge of coastal Native American life and
to display the "finds" and chronicle discoveries in museum publications.
. Through studies and observations of bird migrations, activities and habitats on Fishers Island to add to nation-
al ornithological knowledge; and to fully use for educational purposes the museum's already outstanding and
still-growing collection of mounted bird specimens of Fishers Island and surrounding regions.
. Through botanical research to increase the knowledge of the flora and fauna of Fishers Island and to document
their cyclical changes within the environment of the northeastern United States.
. To collect, preserve and exhibit the past, present and future story of Fishers Island via personal letters, docu-
ments, otal histories, maps, photographs, postcards, memorabilia, motion pictures and historical arrifacts.
Plans Include:
. Construction of a large outside deck space and "Tree House" structure to connect to and make use of the
4-acre Lee Ferguson Sanctuary; providing space for children's studies.
. Increased exhibition space for existing collections with - for the first time - gallery space for the permanent
display of arrifacts, photographs and memorabilia that document Fishers Island's history.
. A research library that focuses on the history and natural history of Fishers Island and includes computer ter-
minals and video viewing facilities; space for lectures and educational programs.
. Improved cataloguing and conservation of current and future collections and exhibits that conforms to
American Association of Museum policies.
. Enhancing the new natural history gallery with marine dioramas that relate to the matine life on and around
Fishers Island's shores.
. Improved lighting.
. Climate control throughout the museum.
. Improved access and parking; including disabled access.
. Much needed storage, office and meeting space.
. Landscaping.
. An increased endowment fund.
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EXCERPTS FROM CURATOR EDWIN HORNING'S REPORT
"September 2001: Endangered Leatherback turtle found near Ferry Dock.
December 28, 2001: El. Christmas Bird Count taken. It is a nationwide survey. 42 species were noted on El.,
but 119 in New London area!
Fishers Island is panicipating in the New York State BREEDING BIRD ATLAS. The study goes from 2000 to
2005.
May 8, 2002: An early, but normal Spring migration of Warblers.
May 25: A great shorebird day.>>
Curator Horning will continue his "Nature Walks" in July and August. Please check the Post Office bulletin
board for Museum announcements of all events.
. . .
I am sorry to say that Kay Horning who has been with the Museum for so many years is not well at this
time, but we hope she will be back in our midst soon. We thank her mightily for all her past efforts. The devel-
opment of the Horning Fund to sponsor curatorial efforts for the future has grown to around $40,000 and
hopefully will expand substantially as a tribute to Kay and Ed who have made so much of our museum what it
is today. - B. Reid
2002 ACQUISITIONS
Many interesting new acquisitigns have been obtained for the Museum's collection in the past year. Two of
these are listed below:
. A music sheet published just afrer the wreck of the Steamship Atlantic in 1846 that includes a solemn song for
the lost sows.
. An original copy of an anicle published in the Homestead Magazine in 1859 entitled: "Fishers Island - An
Entailed Estate.>> It provides a rare contemporaneous account of the state of the Island during the last decade
of Winthrop ownership. (Roben Fox bought the Island in 1863.)
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
. Janie Stanley for her successful fund raising for the "Osprey Campaign.>>
. Jim Righter and Jacob Alben, architects of the project.
. Allie Raridon, Assoc. A.l.A., our key Island architectural conswtant.
. Serena Furman of A SPACE DESIGN, our overall exhibit designer.
. Valarie Kinkade of MUSEUM COLLECTOR RESOURCE, conswtant on collection storage, preservation and
exhibitions.
AND FROM THE BOARD:
. Curator Horning - for his new concepts for exhibiting the natural history collection.
. Libbie Cook _ for her work maximizing the educational porential of the all-Island archaeology collection.
. Carey Matthiessen - for creating new dioramas depicting marine life around the Island.
. Jeff Feehan _ for his work with displays on the physical sciences, including geology and meteorology. (Mr.
Feehan is not a Board member, but works with the Exhibit Design committee.)
. Pierce Rafferry _ for his tireless detective work tracking Island history and his efforts creating exhibits that
range from the Winthrop era to date.
. Harry Ferguson - for carefully overseeing construction costs during the Z & S construction.
. Bagley Reid _ for being our on-the-spot monitor and coordinator of the project, interfacing with architectS,
contractors and museum committees.
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU!
All on the various committees agree that the new space and Serena's design will present fabulous opportuni-
ties to display the collections in ways that were never before possible. Many, many thanks to the hundreds of
people in our community who have supported these efforts and brought our new museum to life.
MAINTAINED WALKING TRAILS (A Trail Guide is Available at the Museum)
A. Brickyard Swamp Trail
B. Treasure Pond Trail
C. Chocomounr Trail
D. Clay Pits Trail (new 1996)
E. The Horning Fort Wright Trail
MEMBERSHIP
Heather Ferguson, membership chairwoman, reports that as of May I, 2002, the museum has 19 Life mem-
bers, 12 Sustaining, 61 Contributing, 56 Family and 7 Individual. It also received 50 "Special Gifts" as memo-
rials.
TEMPORARY EXHIBIT SUMMER 2002
An article in the New London Day on September 8, 1881 stated that from a summer cottage on a bluff at the
southwest edge of Fishers Island the observer could see, on any clear night, the lights of nineteen lighthouses.
This startling claim led to an investigation of the lighthouses of the region and provided the impetus for:
SURROUNDING LIGHTS: The Historic Lighthouses and Lightships that Encircled Fishers Island
Location: Bagley's Barn Annex - across from the Yacht Club.
Summer Hours: June 29 through Labor Day.
Weekends: Fri. and Sat. 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to noon.
Weekdays: When the Barn Annex door is open, or by special appointment - please call 788-7293.
This year's show provides a rich portrait of the historic lights that once guided _ and in most cases still
guide - navigation in the region. Familiar lighthouses close to Fishers Island are examined in depth, but the
exhibition also provides fascinating views of the many distant structures that we often see as mere bumps on
the horizon or flickers in the black night sky. Note: The show includes more than the original 19 lights seen
from Fishers in 188 I. Some of our neighboring lighthouses have been built since then.
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LAND TRUST
The Land Trust committee reports that it now manages 27 parcels
of Island acreage and conservation easements totaling approximately
110 acres.
The committee is ever on the alert to acquire "forever natural land."
If interested, please contact the museum's Land Trust committee for
details. Frederick Law Olmsted, Jr. referred to Fishers Island's eastern
development as a "park" and his vision must live on and on.
Thank you Fishers Island Development Corporation (FIDCO) for
waiving all maintenance fees on museum-controlled land.
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RACE POINT
1. Henry 1. Ferguson Museum on H. 1. Ferguson, Jr.
Sanctuary, 3.7 acres, gift, 1965.
2. Albert Stickney III and Susan Stickney Sanctuary,
2.38 acres, donation, 1990.
3. L.F. Boker Doyle Brickyard Sanctuary, 15.48 acres,
gift, 1982-83.
4. Barlow Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 acre +/-, gift,
Bagley Reid, 1986.
5. David F. Harris Sanctuary, 0.75 acre, gift, 1989.
6. Betty Matthiessen Wtldlife Sanctuary, 8 acres. The
Nature Conservancy Project, 1978.
7. Matty Matthiessen Wildlife Sanctuary, 23.15 acres,
5.6 acres easement, Robert J. Miller, 1983; 11 acres,
FIDCO, 1984; 1.7 acres, Rita and Allerton Cushman,
1984; 4.85 acres, gift, Robert and Adrienne Miller,
1984.
8. 2.38 acres, gift, Otis Pike, 1981.
9. Key Post SanctUary, 6.45 acres, gift, John N. Calley,
Mrs. Duncan Ellsworth, Robert J. Geniesse, 1985.
10.2.1 acres, gift, John Calley, 1993.
11. The Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cant Wildlife Sanctuary,
6.78 acres, donation, Mr. and Mrs. R James Newman,
assisted by contributions from Frederic C. Hamilton,
Michael and Mary Denny Wray, Peter Steil, 1996.
12. 1.36 acres, gift, Regina Pyle, 1994.
13.4 acres, Jansen Noyes, Middle Farms Pond, 1991*
14.0.25 acre, east end, Hay Harbor, Henry C.
Osborn, III, et al.
14b. _ acres, East End Road; estate of David B.
McCall, 2000.
15. Small lot, northeast corner of HLFM and connect-
ed to Lee Ferguson SanctUary, Thomas A. and Allison
A. Sargent.
16. FIDCO, Middle Farms, 1.06 acres, 1996.
17. FIDCO, Middle Farms, 1.46 acres, 1996.
17b. 0.75 acres Chocomount Cove, Harriet Bailey,
2001.
17 c. Approx. 6 acres as a Wildlife Sanctuary, Stony
Beach, the Wilmerding Family, 2001.
17d. 3.52 acres, Middle Farms; Robert J. and Adrienne
Miller; includes bargain sale donations from Hamilton
Potter and the Schutz family.
18. 1.82 acres near Middle farms old barn, Samuel S.
and Anne H. Polk.
19. North side, Middle Farms Pond, John N. Calley
and Ali McGraw.
20. 3.16 acres east of Barlow Pond, Robert S. Searle.
21. 4.03 acres overlooking North Hill, Jeanann Gray
Dunlap, her nephew and niece.
22. FIDCO, east end, 22.02 acres, 1996.
23. Robert Geniesse, Middle Farms, 5.14 acres, 1996.
24. Proposed gift of 8+ acres, Clay Pits Area.
* Expanded to 22 acres in 1999 by gift from Jansen Noyes
and a bargain sale with generous assistance from SUZAnne
and Herbert Schutz, their daughters Leslie and SteWart,
and Hamilton E Potter.
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HENRY L. FERGUSON MUSEUM
TREASURER'S REPORT
JANUARY 1. 2001 -. DECEMBER 31. 2001
Cash and inveslments on hand 01/01/2001 $ 770,359.01
Receipts:
Cash contributions:
General $ 27,858.00
Matching gifts $ 38.00
Osprey Campaign
Cash donations $ 151,26144
Slock donations, Dellec account $ 19,198.04
Dellee ale, interest and dividends $ 20.34
Interest - U.S. Treasury Bills $ 3,06793
Dividends - Short Term Income Fund $ 27,26541
Miscellaneous:
In memory $ 6,35000
Land acquisition fund $ 5,000.00
Osprey sculpture $ 10,500.00
Rafferty acquisition fund $ 1,50000
T olal Receipts $ 252,05916
TOTAL $ 1,022,41817
Disbursements:
Maintenance and repairs $ 4,316.28
Exhibit and program $ 2.459 72
Utilities $ 1,517.65
Postage, office services and supplies $ 537.96
Printing $ 2,179.33
Legal fees (Mathews & Ham) $ 2,10955
Architects/new building expenses $ 147,908.60
Fundraising $ 7,146.43
Insurance $ 2,08000
Loss on sale of stock in Deltec ale $ 451.78
Loss on maturity of U.S. Treasury Bills $ 225.00
T olal disbursements $ 170932,30
CASH AND INVESTMENTS ON HAND 12/31/01 $ 851485.87
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The Henry L. Ferguson Museum Board of Governors:
Richard S. Baker, Vice-President Sally M. Ferguson
Sarah Tremaine Bulger Allison Goss
Alicia Hesse Cleary Albert H. Gordon, Honorary
Elizabeth H. Cook Catha Hesse
Kenneth Edwards Edwin H. Horning, Curator
Charles B. Ferguson, President Elizabeth F. Husband, Vice-President
Harry L. Ferguson III Jean Leuchtenburg
Heather Ferguson, Membership Steven Malinowski
Chairwoman G. Carey Matthiessen
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Robert J. Miller, Treasurer
Pierce Rafferty
Bagley Reid
Scott Reid
Penni Sharp, Secretary
K.H. Sturtevant, Honorary
Robert K. White
"Tats" Yerkes
Katherine Horning, Asst. Curator
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BECOME A "FRIEND" OF THE HENRY L FERGUSON MUSEUM
The museum has been and is financially supported by its interested "Friends" and a modest endowment.
Help the museum to acquire land on the Island for the preservation and protection of its natural resources
and open spaces for the benefit of future generations. (Please see the Henry L. Ferguson Museum Land Trust
brochure, with preservation options for the landowner.)
_Life Friend*
_Sustaining*
_Contributing
_Family
_Individual
_Junior (under 18)
$1,000 or more
$500 - $999
$100 - $499
$25 - $99
$10 - $24
$1 - $9
*You will receive a signed and numbered print, "Bittersweet," by Charles B. Ferguson.
Additional contribution for acquisition of land (The HLFM Land Trust) $
Name
Address
City
State, Zip
Check should be made payable to "Friends of the HLFM" and mailed to Henry L. Ferguson Museum,
Fishers Island, New York 06390. Corporate matching gifts welcomed.
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ISLAND CONCERTS
P.O. Box 81
Fishers Island, NY 06390
June 2002
Island Concerts was founded 22 years ago to bring quality musical performances to
the Island community year-round.
This past winter, Island Concerts facilitated a troubadour performance at a Seniors
Luncheon, the attendance by Fishers Island school students at musical theatre productions
at the Garde Theatre, and the addition of professional musicians for the school production
of "Oliver".
This summer's contributions by Island Concerts include the following: the Fife and
Drum Band on July 7th, the Raphael Piano trio on July 12th, a free concert by the
Eastbound Freight Bluegrass Band under the Yacht Club tent on July 28th, a cabaret
performance at the Fishers Island Club on August 9th and, finally, a classical performance
by Musicians from Marlboro at the Union Chapel on August 23'd
Island Concerts Committee is supported by modest ticket sales at most oftheir events
and donations received in response to an annual appeal letter.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Musser and Ghislaine Boulanger - Co-Chairs
Committee Members: Karen Bartels, Rosemary Baue, Katharine Bidwell, John Brim,
Peggy Elliott, Roberta Elwell, George and Sandy Esser, Molly Frank, Susan Hall, Phyllis
and Robert Hansell, Sheldon Meyer, Jennifer Mancusi-Ungaro, Ann O'Keefe, Charlton
and Stowe Phelps, Bagley Reid, Cynthia Riley, John Spurdle, Peter Steil, Ann Strupp,
and Lee Stuckert
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Island Bowling Center
Located behind the school, the Island Bowling Center offers a
chance to bring the family to a place where everyone can have some
fun! The Bowling Center is open every Saturday from 6:45 until
9:30 PM. In the winter, we are also open two nights during the
week for ladies' league and men's league. We have four ten-pin
lanes with gutter guards available for really small kids. We also
have a small snack bar where you can get soft drinks, French fries,
onion rings, fried shrimp, milk shakes, and other good, microwave-
able or fryolatorable food.
As long as a responsible adult is present, the Bowling Center is also
available for private use, whether for a birthday party or to provide
entertainment on a rainy day. You can arrange to use the Center by
calling manager Dave Denison at 788-5627. Please remember that
as the Center is on school property, no alcoholic beverages may be
brought into the building.
The Bowling Center is operated by volunteers, and the building is
owned by the school, which helps to keep costs down. However,
each time you visit your support helps keep us open! We are the
only place on Fishers Island where kids and their parents can come
year-round for an inexpensive night out. If you get a chance, come
down and see us some Saturday. Who knows? You might be lucky
enough to visit on "Avalanche Night!"
Thanks to all our loyal customers who support the Bowling Center,
not only in the summer but all year long. Thanks also to the Fishers
Island Civic Association for inviting us to add this letter to their
annual report.
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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIA nON
RODENT CONTROL PROGRAM
SUMMER 2002
A man walked into a small shop looking for interesting treasures. While searching
through the dusty shelves, he came across a beautifully-detailed life-size brass sculpture of a rat
"This would be a perfect gift for my wife," he told the shopkeeper. "How much is it?"
"$22.95 for the statue, Sir, and six hundred dollars for the story that goes with it," replied
the shopkeeper.
What a strange offer, the man thought "Thanks anyway, but I'll just take the rat."
The man left the shop, carrying the rat in his right hand. As he walked along the
sidewalk, two real rats came out of the storm drain and started following him. Every time he
passed another sewer, more rats would jump out and join the procession. By the time he'd
walked four blocks, over 100 rats were right behind him. People started pointing at the man and
whispering. When he noticed this, looked back and saw the rats, he became frightened and
started running. But by now, rats were swarming from abandoned Duildings, vacant lots, dirty
basements, everywhere I
The man panicked and ran even faster. They must be chasing me because of this statue,
he thought. He saw a bridge ahead which spanned the river. This gave him an idea. Sprinting to
the bridge, he ran partway up it and flung the sculpture into the water. To his amazement, the
entire herd of rats dove into the river and drowned.
Breathless but relieved, he went back to the little shop. When the shopkeeper saw the
sweating, gasping man, he said," Oh, you must have come back for the story."
"No, Sir! I was wondering if you might have a brass IRS agent."
[Note: when I first heard this story, "lawyer" was where "IRS agent" is, but there are too many
lawyers who live on Fishers Island.]
Luckily for you, you don't have to purchase a mysterious sculpture to control rats. You can get a
nice rat feeder station, made from pressure-treated plywood by the students at our school as a
fundraiser, for only $20.00. Also, you can get rodenticide free of charge, furnished by the Civic
Association. To obtain a station or some poison, please see or call me (788-5627) and I'll get
you what you want. Best wishes for a happy and rodent-free summer!
Dave Denison, Rodent Control Coordinator
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1Jlielfrrs .Jslanb liobstermrn's Association, .Jnr.
Fishers Island, New Yark 06390
What's Going On With the Lobster Industry in New York Waters?
As anyone who spends time on Fishers Island knows, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a vast
natural resource - Long Island Sound. One of the last remaining occupations for our year-round
residents is lobstering. Until recently, Fishers Island lobsterrnen have been able to protect the
lobster population by limiting the number of pots fished each year. Last year, however, the courts
deemed as unconstitutional a long-standing law which restricted commerciallobstering in Fishers
Island waters to New York residents. This allowed people from nearby Connecticut to set their
traps near the island. Furthermore, in a misguided attempt to conserve the lobster resource, the
state imposed a "historical limit" on the number oftraps that a fisherman can use each year. So
our local fishermen, who had been setting 500 or less traps, were frozen at that leve~ while the
larger Connecticut and Long Island boats were allotted thousands of traps each.
Through the efforts of John Thatcher and Barry Bryan, a possible solution was found: set up a
special management area around Fishers Island. This area, called FISMA, would extend for
approximately one mile around the island. Iflobsterrnen chose to fish in the FISMA, they would
be allowed a maximum of 300 pots. Also, they would not be able to fish outside the FlSMA.
Two six-week closed seasons, concurrent with the molting and breeding times oflocallobsters,
would be mandated, meaning that all traps would have to be removed from the waters during these
periods.
Unfortunately, this proposal was also deemed unconstitutional. The New York Department of
Environmental Conservation came up with a revised plan which cut one area of the FISMA
roughly in half, allowed people to fish inside and outside the area, and changed the dates of one of
the closed seasons. The revision is being discussed as this article is being written. The Fishers
Island Lobsterrnen's Association has expressed its disagreement with the proposed changes to the
DEC, and we are awaiting their [mal decision.
Needless to say, these recent happenings have seriously threatened the lobster resource around
Fishers Island in general, and the livelihoods of our Island lobstermen in particular. It is clear that
the larger political influence of Montauk and other Long Island lobsterrnen is being wielded in
such a fashion that despite promises of help from Governor Pataki's office, a realistic
conservation-based plan becomes less and less likely. After all, who cares about a dozen or so
residents of Fishers Island?
More than just our members' jobs are at stake, though. Overfishing threatens to destroy the
lobster population around Fishers Island, just as it has in Connecticut and elsewhere. We hope
that you will support our efforts to enact meaningful measures to keep this from happening. The
support of Barry Bryan and John Thatcher has been a blessing, and we are certainly grateful for all
they have done. We also appreciate every one of you who patronizes our businesses. We just
hope that in a few years, our businesses will still exist.
The members of the Fishers Island Lobstermen's Association
Dave Denison, president
Francis Doyen, vice-president
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FISHERS ISLAND TREE COMMITTEE
Fishers Island received eight trees in October of 2001 from the Town of
Southold Tree Committee. Seven were of the Zelcova variety, a widely
spreading tree of the elm family, and one was a Pyrus (a Callery Pear).
One of the Zelcovas and the pear were specifically purchased for
placement as memorials. The planting areas included the Fishers Island
School, the Fishers Island Library, the ball field, the police barracks
and the airport road.
Anyone wishing to learn more about the Memorial Tree Program
should contact the writer. The suggested minimum contribution to
purchase a tree and bronze plaque is $350.00. Some of that
contribution is used to further the efforts of the Tree Committee
elsewhere in Southold as well as on Fishers Island.
We are extremely grateful to the Tree Committee for its continued
support of our tree replacement and enhancement program on Fishers
Island. We also wish to thank our Highway Department employees for
the care that they have taken in planting our trees.
Peter Burr
631-788-7845
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FISHERS ISLAND CEMETERIES
OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH
STJOHN'S CHURCH
UNION CHAPEL
The Committee is responsible for the sale of cemetery plots,the
maintainance of the cemeteries and the enforcement of the rules governing
plantings and headstones.
Stones must be no higher than twelve inches and no wider than four feet.
They must face the direction of the entrance and be placed on a cement
foundation. No footstones are permitted.
No plastic flowers, plastic encasements or ornaments are permitted.
Flowers and shrubs must be maintained by the family. Shrubs must be kept
at a reasonable height.
Cemetery plots are only sold to those who either own property on the island
or have been year-round residents on the island for at least five years.
If you have any questions or need to confirm the boundaries of your plot,
please contact our secretary, Ann Banks.
The Committee
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FISHERS ISLAND UBRARY ASSOCIATION
P. o. BOX 366
FISHERS ISLAND
NEW YORK 06390
The Fishers Island Library continues to supply island residents with
the latest in fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children, in
addition to providing DSL internet access, videos, and books on tape. Last
year 429 new books were accessioned. While the year-round population
has diminished, the library membership has increased to 721 patrons,
including 277 children and 444 adults.
During the winter season of 2001-2002 the Library hosted IPP
meetings, the Adult Book Discussion Group, Fishers Island elementary
school students' reading hours, and special events for children led by
Cynthia Riley, our program director.
This summer, in addition to visiting performers and guest lecturers,
the Children's Story Hour will continue on Tuesday afternoons and the
annual writing contest will also be held. Previous years' winning entries are
available at the front desk. Look for announcements of upcoming events on
the Community Bulletin Board outside the Post Office. If you have any
suggestions or comments, please let us know. We would also welcome
anyone interested in volunteering at the library - opportunities
vary from helping restock shelves, being a reader, or assisting at special
events.
Thanks to all who contributed to our 2001 annual appeal. As you
know over fifty percent of our budget comes from your donations. We also
continue to raise funds through our Adopt -A-Book program at the Arts and
Crafts fair on the Village Green. Please stop by the library table to browse
through our new selection of books to adopt for the library collection.
Your continued support is an investment in the enrichment of our
community.
The Board of Trustees of the Fishers Island Library
Charlotte McKim, Leslie Tombari, Ellen Harvey, Jane Vasilou,
Jean Harvey Baker, Jennifer Russell, Mary Horn, Peter Brinckerhoff,
Greg Thibodeau, Grace Harvey, Beth Stern
Ann Banks, Librarian
Cynthia Riley, Program Director
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jfisbers 3!slanb mnilJn QCbapel
United Church of Christ
P. O. Box 192
Fishers Island, NY 06390
Tel: 631 788-7898
Our mission is to serve the Lord through Christian
ministry by being an inclusive, constant spiritual home
within our island's shifting scene of seasons and pilgrims.
The needs of families and individuals for home health and personal
care and homemaking help has been apparent for some time. Recent
illnesses on the island have emphasized this need to supplement the
excellent medical care of Dr. John Hand.
Needs
1. Emergency situations required assistance beyond scope of
minister/priest or Senior Coordinator (but not hospitalization).
2. Population shift - one third of year-round residents are senior
citizens.
3. Southold or Suffolk County provided no services for island
needs until now.
Dianna Shillo, RN, is willing to do this and has now renewed her
nurse's license in Connecticut and has obtained a license in New York.
She will be available as a friendly visitor as soon as her new baby
allows her to move about.
We have expressed our needs to Suffolk County, New York, and they
are now willing to help. They are finalizing a contract (June 1) with
an organization (Utopia) in Connecticut to provide services in the
home (cleaning, bathing and other aids) for those who need help.
The typical work activities of a home health aide are:
. Assists the patient with bathing and personal grooming;
. Performs light housekeeping chores;
. Assists the patient with non-professional rehabilitative
activities such as walking or exercising affected parts of the
body;
. Performs light shopping errands to provide for the
patient's needs.
Mrs. Shillo will be employed and insured by Utopia and will
supervise these workers.
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Union Chapel. page two
Help to address this problem has come from many including:
~: Baues - Minister and Deacon Chair;
Catherine Jenssen, Trustees Chair; Jack Hand, MD;
Terri Crupi, Senior Coordinator
. : Karen McLaughlin, Human Resources
~: Maureen Porta, Office of Aging;
Robert Stenonin, Social Services
. . : Louisa Evans
Geria~urse: Richard Dalkowski has volunteered visiting and
assessment help when possible.
J.>ianna Shi1l2 agrees to be Visiting Nurse and Nurse Supervisor; is
''Friendly Visitor," and developed a medical information form for
island residents.
Fourteen bland.Jtesidents, volunteer to provide "Meals on Wheels"
when needed. Terri Crupi (and Rosemary) have names.
. . are available and have been given out at
senior luncheons. Information is confidential and kept at the
Doctor's office. Copies are returned for emergency posting in the
home. [copy enclosed]
. . : Doctor's office has some to loan; Sarah Porter
donated two wheel chairs and brought a hospital bed from the
Chelsea Foundation, which will loan free if they have what's needed,
as will Karen McLaughlin's office. (Example - Medicare will not
provide both walker and wheel chair)
I ranges from errands and cleaning and cooking to
maintaining patient hygiene and assisting with therapy. To qualify
for Medicare, caretaker must be supervised by a NY-licensed nurse
and be employees of a state licensed agency (Utopia). Suffolk County
has finally contracted with a Connecticut agency-Utopia-scheduled to
begin on June 1. HHC workers will be paid by Medicare with patient
paying the percentage of cost based on ability to pay.
Meanwhile, a couple of experienced HHC workers are available for the
summer. (Ferry costs not covered-to be arranged.) Utopia will train
island people willing to go to their training course.
We hope that this will eventually be an established program for
the elderly, infirm, convalescent and physically challenged
residents of Fishers Island.
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Island Health Project, Inc.
Box 344
Fishers Island New York 06390
Summer 2002
Fellow Fishers Islanders,
The Island Health Project is alive and well and is continuing
to pursue its goal of improving our medical facility.
Last November we purchased the house of John and Peg
Clavin as the new doctor's residence. One of the main goals of our
recent Capital Campaign was to improve the living quarters for Dr.
and Mrs. Hand. This we have accomplished and the Hands are
thrilled with their new home.
Our next objective is to renovate the existing building into a
more efficient and up to date office, making it fully handicapped
accessible and to create adequate living space for the visiting
physicians. It is our hope that we can finally move forward and
accomplish our original objectives.
We are most appreciative of your support of our ongoing
efforts and hope that we can provide you, your family and your
friends with the best medical care possible.
Sincerely,
Kandi Sanger, Susie Parsons and the IHP Board
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION
Name
Birthdate
(Mo.-Day-Year)
PO Box
Telephone Number
Primary Care Physician
Physician's Location Phone #
Contact Person Phone #
(Relative, Neighbor, Friend)
MEDICATIONS
(If more room is needed, please add on other side)
Name Dosage Frequency
N D F
N D F
N D F
N D F
MedicallFood Allergies
What assistant devices do you use? [Walker, Cane, Brace, etc.)
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Do you need assistance for activities such as cooking, bathing, getting
mail, driving? If so, what?
How many live in your household?
Must you use stairs?
Do you have a first floor bathroom?
Do you have a Living Will?
Who knows where it is?
Would you like a Friendly Visitor or Visiting Nurse to come to your
home? If so, occasionally or on a regular basis?
Additional Comments:
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.o. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
CommissiolU!rs
Thoma. F. Doherty Jr.
Jeffrey D. Edwards
Lawrence R. Horn
Alan Thibodeau
James M. Wall
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine JeDSSen
June, 2002
Dear Fishers Islanders,
The Fishers Island Fire District submits its annual financial
report.
We would also like to report that a new 4 X 4 Pumper has just
arrived on the Island. This is the third vehicle purchased in
the last few years. We have a 1997 Spartan, a 1999 Ford
Ambulance and a 2002 4 X 4 Pumper replacing vehicles purchased
in the 70's.
Two new commissioners were elected in December. Jeffrey Edwards
was elected to fill the position of Arthur Walsh who retired
after many years of service to the District and Alan Thibodeau
was elected for a one-year term to fill the vacancy when Richard
Hale moved off the Island.
The Commissioners would like to remind everyone that it is the
homeowner's responsibility to keep their driveways clear of
overhanging tree limbs. The Department recently did a survey of
driveways and found many overgrown. This could cause a delay in
a response to your home in the event of a fire and could result
in damage to the trucks when they respond to a call to your
home.
Fishers Island Fire District
Board of Commissioners
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
CollUlfissiOllets
TutISMur II"d Secretary
Catherine JeDSSen
Thoma. F. Doherty Jr.
Richard E. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. WaD
Artlanr J. Walslt
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR 2001
RECEIPTS:
TAX REVENUE & INTEREST
$320,113.51
RENTAL OF POLING PLACE
350.00
TOTAL RECEIPTS
$320,463.51
BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
$ 1,597.72
TOTAL RECEIPTS & BALANCE
$322,061.23
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Commissiollers
Trt!t1Surt!r and Secretary
Catberine JellllSen
Tbomas F. Doherty Jr.
Ricbard E. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. WaD
Artbur J. Walsb
EXHIBIT "A"
GENERAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2001
ASSETS
CASH ON DEPOSIT - CHECKING ACCOUNT $31.056.49
GENERAL FUND MM ACCOUNT $213,049.49
TOTAL ASSETS $244,105.98
SURPLUS
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
$244,105.98
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Commissiollel'S
TrelJSllrer and Secretary
CatheriDe Jenssen
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Richard E. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M Wan
Artbnr J. Walsh
EXHIBIT "B"
RESERVE FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
APPARATUS & RESERVE FUND
$133,954.70
$ 60,347.06
$194,301.76
EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
TOTAL CASH ON DEPOSIT
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
$194,301.76
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Commissioners
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
Thoma. F. Doherty Jr.
Richard E. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. Wan
Arthur J. Walsh
APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND
Jan. 1,2001 NORTH FORK BANK & TRUST BOH
$165,603.35
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
65,000.00
INTEREST JAN -NOV.
3,242.40
DOWN PAYMENT NEW TRUCK
100,000.00
INTEREST DECEMBER
108.95
BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/01
$133,954.70
EQUIPMENT REPAIR RESERVE FUND
Jan. 1,2001 NORTH FORK BANK BOH
$49,440.34
TRANSFER FROM CHECKING
10,000.00
INTEREST JAN - NOV
857.64
INTEREST DECEMBER
49.08
BALANCE ON HAND 12/31/00
$60,347.06
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
ColfllllissiolU!n
TrellSllrer lI"d Secrl!1l1ry
Catherine JeDsseD
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Richard E. Hale
LawrellCe R. Horn
James M. Wan
Arthur J. Walsh
DISBURSEMENTS
PERSONAL SERVICES
$ 18,132.48
HYDRANT RENTAL
30,228.20
26,382.38
INSURANCE
M&R APPARATUS & EQUIPMENT
6,236.80
M&R BUILDING & PROPERTY
3,454.19
TELEPHONE & ALARM SYSTEM
1,334.76
ELECTRIC ENERGY
5,532.68
FUEL
2,948.50
SOCIAL SECURITY TAX
1,275.47
MEDICAL EXPENSE
880.00
OTHER EXPENSE
6,230.25
LOSAP
73,470.00
$176,105.71
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE
PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
TRANSFER TO RESERVE FUNDS
39,898.83
75,000.00
$291,004.54
$31,056.49
TOTAL PAYMENTS GENERAL FUND
BALA."iCE END OF YEAR - CHECKING ACCOUNT
TOTAL PAYMENTS & BALANCE
$322,061.03
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Commissiolll!rs
Thomas F. Doherty Jr.
Ricbard E. Hale
Lawrence R. Horn
James M. Wan
Artbnr J. Walsb
OFFICE EXPENSE
GASOLINE & OIL
FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P.O. BOX 222
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
BREAKDOWN OF OTHER EXPENSES
$ 638.69
1,064.12
INSPECTION, SCHOOL, CONVENTION
3,577 .35
ELECTION EXPENSE
DUES
275.09
675.00
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE LISTED AS
OTHER EXPENSE
$6,230.25
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Treasurer and Secretary
Catberine Jenssen
FISHERS ISLAND UTILITY COMPANY, INC.
FISHERS ISLAND
NEW YORK 06390
AREACDDE 631/788-7251
FAX 631/788-7798
This report is a combined Utility, Electric, Telephone, and Water Company report since
the three operating companies are owned jointly by the Utility Company and FIDCO.
Utility Company
Bob Wall became President of the Utility Company at the start ofthe year following Tom
Doherty's resignation.
Electric Company
The Electric Company has engaged Groton Utilities to provide technical management of
the business since the resignation of Mark Doty, the Superintendent, last fall. Tom
0' Laughlin from Groton visits weekly, and as necessary, to oversee our operation.
Unfortunately, Scot Hardy our lineman left the island this May. Groton is providing a
temporary replacement and helping in finding a permanent replacement. To date the
Electric Company is very happy with our arrangement with Groton, and we believe that
they are too. The present employees are Kenny Ahrnan and Jay Cushing, both of whom
are working to become linemen.
The Company has signed a long term contract with Groton Utilities to provide electric
power to the island at basically the same rates that existed under the contract which is
about to expire.
Finally, the Company is well along in the planning to over-build the existing electrical
distribution system to provide better voltage to the east end and other parts of the island.
This is the first step of upgrading the island from a 2400 volt to a 8320 volt distribution
system. With the growth of the island and the greater demands for electricity (e.g. air
ctmditioning, computers, etc.) the present system, which is a one hundred year old design,
is inadequate for the job, and must be upgraded.
With the help of Groton Utilities, the following plan evolved as the most cost-effective
solution after considering a number of alternatives. The concept is to run 8320 volts on
top of the existing utility poles to Middle Farms and distribute at 2400 volts from there.
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Teleohone Comoanv
Telephone usage continues to grow with over 1080 lines in service. The successful
introduction of FishNet, Fishers island's internet service, in 1999 on a dial-up basis was
followed by the introduction of high-speed internet access last summer. This service is
now available on a 3, 5, or 12 month basis while dial up internet access is still available at
new lower rates.
Through the good efforts of Michael Laughlin and his contacts in Washington, the
Telephone Company has received an exemption from the necessity of spending close to
$100,000 to upgrade the telephone switch to permit over 100 simultaneous wire-taps on
the island. Since there has never been a wire-tap required by law enforcement agencies
on the island this appears to be a wise decision by our Government.
Problems with DSS satellite TV activation cards continue to exist. Direct TV refuses to
send the cards to the Telephone Company, but sends them to the subscribers in unmarked
envelopes in the middle of winter. As a result they have often been mistaken for junk
mail and discarded, or simply never make it to the island.
Employees ofthe Telephone Company are: George Homing, Alan Thibodeau, Wayne
Doucette, and John Stuckert.
Water Comoanv
The water supply appears to be in good shape, and the recent rains have helped the
islands water supply considerably. Ifthe rains continue at normal levels, no onerous
conservation measures should be necessary. Still, we hope all of the residents will use
water wisely.
Discussions are underway with AT&T wireless about their using the existing antenna at
the Water Company's filtration plant to provide AT&T cellular service on the island.
Luis Horn is Superintendent of the Water Company with J.R. Edwards as his assistant.
Submitted by:
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Robert Wall
President, FI Utility Company
William C Ridgway
Tech. V.P. Operating Companies
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SOUTHOLD LAND USE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Peter Burr, Board Member (631-788-7845)
I believe that the following remarks made by Twig Stickney (Or-President of FICA) are the essence of what
we, on Fishers Island as well as other concerned citizens and organizations throughout the Town of
Southold, are desperately trying to address before the opportunity to preserve open space is permanently lost.
The purpose of these remarks is to heighten the awareness as to the opportunities and the various options
available to the landowner who has an undeveloped building lot on PI. Currently, there are many
undeveloped lots on the island. Estimates are 160 on the East End and 30 on the West End. If houses were
built on all of the possible lots, it would create a burden on the Island infrastructure, the beauty of the Island,
the ferry, the clubs, etc. The Museum Land Trust has over 100 acres from gifts and easements, FlDCO has
recently established a committee, which will be looking into the details on the East End as to where the lots
are. Peter Burr (our representative on the Southold Land Preservation Committee) set up a meeting here on
the island on Sept. 5, 2001 to discuss Conservation Easements. In attendance were representatives from
FICA, FlDCO, the Museum, The Peconic Land Trust and the Town of Southold. The Peconic Land Trust
has 40 employees, and has had years of experience in orchestrating easement projects. They would be
delighted to assist PI in putting together any project that would involve easements. Without getting into
details because each project has its own set of parameters, there are four possible vehicles to be considered:
I) The first option is to tap into the 2% real estate Levy Fund that the Town collects from real estate
transactions. This can be used to purchase a Conservation Easement. On the East End, Levy
Funds could not be used to purchase the land outright because it then becomes public property,
and there is a public access problem. It could be used, if the parameters were right, to purchase
an easement on the land. For example, if you had a lot next to your house, Levy Funds could
conceptually be used to purchase a Conservation Easement on that land. As I understand it, the
Town has set up some priorities for the use of the 2% money and that would include watershed
types of property, sand dunes, beaches, important habitat and the like. That is one possible source
to consider if you do have a lot and are looking to do something with it.
2) The second option is the transfer, or bargain sale, of a Conservation Easement to the Museum
Land Trust, or similar entity. This would gain you the tax deduction, and the reduction of the
value of the property. This would reduce the taxable assessment on the property. You would still
maintain ownership control, and it would reduce estate values.
3) The third option is the transfer, or gift outright, to the Museum Land Trust, or possibly a
transaction that would involve a bargain sale. There, obviously, you would get the tax deduction
for the value of the property.
4) The fourth option would be a combination of any, or all, of these. The Peconic Land Trust, in our
meeting, went over examples, which involved just about every one of these vehicles. FIDCO has
also indicated that they might consider the linking up oflots with others that they have to make a
bigger transaction, which might make the deal work.
The 2% land transfer tax goes into a common fund that Southold can use as it sees fit. It is not dedicated to
FI. A Conservation Easement is a way to get some of the money to come back to the Island. The biggest
problem has been finding properties that conform to the priorities acceptable to the Town. If you have
property that is not currently on the Southold Map, that was done several years ago of designated properties,
you may now add a property to the Map which would make it eligible for future consideration. There are no
costs or obligations or liabilities involved in doing this. This applies to both East End and West End
properties. If you are considering selling any of your buildable lots, we hope that you consider a
Conservation Easement as an option. We would be delighted to answer any question, or refer you to the
appropriate organization.
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Fishers Island Harbor Committee
PO Box 176
Fishers Island, NY 06390
An outgrowth of the Civic Association's Harbor Advisory Committee, this Committee was established by
the Southold Town Board for the purposes of recommending policies for the management of waters
surrounding Fishers Island. In so doing, the Committee acts as a forum for discussions on a wide range of
issues raised by interested shoreline and harbor users. To date, the Committee has developed a Harbor
Management Plan and necessary revisions to the Southold Town Code to implement the Plan. Both have
been approved by the Southold Town Board.
With much input from the Island community, the Committee has identified five overarching goals for
managing Fishers Island waters and many policies designed to achieve these goals. Goals include:
. maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Island's surrounding waters and
harbors and their supporting habitats;
. ensure balance among existing uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors;
. protect and maintain the shorefront character, heritage and existing quality of life;
. promote and support access to the Island's surrounding waters and other resources in the
shoreline area for all Island residents; and
. provide for multiple uses of the Island's surrounding waters and harbors in a manner that
assures safe, orderly and optimum use of the water and shorefront resources.
Copies of Committee policies are distributed with mooring permit stickers each summer. They are also
available at the Yacht Club and are on file at the Library. The more general policies are outlined as
follows:
. All moorings at Fishers Island need permits and must display a yearly sticker.
These permits are issued for the boat listed on the permit application, they are not
transferable and will not be issued for moorings without a boat.
. In West Harbor, moored boaters living aboard must moor in the mooring field east of
Goose Island Channel.
. There is no anchoring inside the "rock pile" in West Harbor and no overnight
anchoring in Hay Harbor.
. Whether at anchor, moored, or on a dock, people living aboard a boat beyond 3
consecutive nights in a 14 day period need Committee approval.
. Mooring permittees may lend their moorings to guest boaters as long as the tackle
can safely accommodate the guest and as long as the guest is registered with the
Yacht Club or the Bay Constables. West Harbor guests living aboard must be in
the east mooring field.
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. All mooring permittees are asked to conduct a visual examination of the surface gear and
as much of the submerged tackle as possible on an annual basis and conduct a visual
inspection of lower tackle every two years.
. The dock at Dock Beach park is available to all residents of Southold with tie ups
not to exceed 2 hours.
Members of the 2002 Harbor Committee include delegates from the following Island organizations and
interests:
Elbert M. Burr, Jr
Frank Bohlen
Geb Cook
Mike Conroy, ex-officio
Reynolds duPont, Jr
Kenneth L. Edwards, Jr
Louisa Evans, ex-officio
Chauncey P. Goss
Leslie O. Goss
Gaines Gwathmey
Karla Heath
Luis Horn, ex-officio
Steve Malinowski
Harris Parsons, Sr
Mike Posey
Margie Purnell
Allie Raridon
William Stengel
West Harbor Property Owner
Fishers Island Yacht Club
Fishers Island Conservancy
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Pirate's Cove Marine and Goose Island Corp
Fishers Island Lobstermen Association
Southold Town Board
Fishers Island Development Corporation
Fishers Island Civic Association (holdover)
Hay Harbor Club
Committee Clerk
Fishers Island Bay Constable
Aquaculture and Fishers Island Fire Department
Fishers Island Club, Inc
West Harbor Property Owner
Hay Harbor Property Owner
Island People's Project
Hay Harbor Property Owners Association
The Committee meets several times a year in May/June, once during the boating season, and again in
September/October. These meeting dates are posted on the PO bulletin board and are open to the public.
Minutes and other documents prepared by the Committee are on file at the Fishers Island Library or can
be obtained from the Committee Clerk.
Each year the Town receives approximately $10,000 in Fishers Island mooring fees. In addition to the
salaries and some expenses of the two Island Bay Constables, the Town of Southold maintains a line item
for the Fishers Island Harbor Committee within its annual budget. The Town covers the administrative
costs of the Committee (approximately $8(0), costs of annual mooring ball stickers (approximately $350)
and the hourly rate of $8 for the Committee Clerk. With proper notice, the Committee can make funding
requests for special projects such as removing a piling or conducting a survey.
Mooring applicants are asked to provide extensive information as part of the mooring permit process.
This information is useful to the Committee and Bay Constables for the purposes of patrols,
understanding tackle condition and appropriateness, removing vacant moorings, and accommodating
requests for new moorings each year. Permittees will be asked to continue providing this information in
an effort to keep permittees (not just service contractors) well informed about the condition of their tackle
and keep the Committee up to date on the intended use of the moorings.
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SANGER FUND
2002
The Sanger Fund was established in memory of Peter D. Sanger in
1986, and since that time has made about 96 grants totaling more than
$957,000.
The purpose of this fund is to provide back-up to Island
organizations when special requirements exceed their budgets. More than
1 50 people contributed in the initial appeal establishing the fund. There
was a second appeal in connection with the initiation of the Walsh Park
project, to which over 100 people contributed.
The Sanger Fund does not have a regular annual appeal so as not to
compete with fund-raising efforts of other Island organizations. The fund
does, however, receive unsolicited contributions each year. The current
endowment is approximately $1,003,000.
The Sanger Fund committee is responsible for reviewing proposals
and awarding grants. Current committee members are Kandi Sanger,
Chair; Mark Andrews, secretary; Pat Schiestl, Margot Bogert, Diana Fiske;
Catherine Jenssen; Steve Malinowski and Bob Wall.
There are approximately 25 organizations on the Island, and
committee members are responsible for coordinating with these groups
to identify special needs that might exceed budgets.
Recent grant awards by The Sanger Fund include:
. Thanksgiving Turkeys (from Nov,'Ol)
$154.
. H. L. Ferguson Museum (last installment)
$8,400.
The Sanger Fund welcomes requests from Island organizations that meet
special funding requirements. Grant applications are available from
committee members.
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FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY, INC.
BOX 553
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
June , 2002
Dear Fishers Islander:
Highlights of the past year (2001-2002) are as follows;
(1) After long negotiations with the government side, the law case of Forbes vs.
Army Corps of Engineers (with the Conservancy in a lead role) has tenatively
settled in a compromise, with the Conservancy receiving $100,000 from the
government to defray legal fees, providing that the Conservancy and its
Long Island allies not pursue the case any further, Like most compromises,
this leaves a somewhat bitter taste in the mouth, but what swayed our Board
to reach a settlement by such an overwhelming margin was the fact that
the original u.s. Navy permits which allowed the massive dumping of
contaminated dredge spoil only It miles off our shores over five years ago
had expired by the end of 2001. This made any further appeal of the matter
a rather risky business since (a) the dumping had already occurred, and (b)
the permits had now expired, making the matter largely moot. All our
attorneys recommended settlement as there were at least two additional factors
at work in mitigation. Firstly, we would get a substantial sum for legal
fees in payment for our trouble - at least a tacit admission that we had a
real and valid issue to pursue, and secondly both in 1998 and 1999 our
opponents rather grudgingly began actions designed to finally bring the four
Long Island Sound disposal sites into compliance with the operative Ocean
Dumping Act, thus reinforcing our main purpose in going to court. Of course
after this agreement is formally signed our hands are tied in making any
further appeal on this issue, but we will have at least managed to set the
governmental agencies involved on the right track after decades of ignoring
the environmentally protective Ocean Dumping Act, and we also have managed
(along with our allies) to protect Eastern Long Island Sound and our own
adjacent waters from heavy pollutive dumping for at least six years now.
Altogether, we are reasonably pleased with the outcome - and are ready if
need be to again try to protect the Sound and our own shores from
toxic contamination.
(2) On the lobster front, however, the news is not as good. After months of
negotiations, leading toward the establishment of a special management area
(FISMA) covering limited lobster harvesting for all parties (at at least a
subsistence level for us) the New York DEC came down with a Pearl Harbor
type of attack that shattered the trust achieved in all previous negotiations
and made it practically impossible for our own lobstermen to continue fishing -
even at a very modest level. Overwhelming invasions of both Montauk and
Connecticut lobstermen are forecast to inundate our area, and indeed this
is already taking place as we speak, with results that are frankly devastating
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to Fishers Island lobstermen. As these words are being written, Island
lobstermen are planning to attend a mid-June, DEC-sponsored hearing on Long
Island. Hopefully, we can impress on those who attend our need to have at
least a controlled subsistence-level lobster fishery in a I-mile buffer zone
around the Island. If this hearing doesn't make significant progress toward
that aim, then I fear that commercial lobstering on Fishers Island (which has
historically been run on conservational principles) will become a thing
of the past, and chaos will result in a nightmare environment dedicated to
greed, over-fishing, and the effective wipe-out of our areas' lobster
population.
(3) On another front, our own study of the debilitating lobster "shell disease"
has finally been completed, and the results sent to academic analysis
laboratories up and down the east coast. The emphasis here was not so
much to actually find the cause and cure for shell disease (we had too few
resources for that, and programs with millions of dollars in federal aid
have come nowhere discovery or a cause or cure), rather was our effort aimed
at finding the specific chemical make-up of sick and diseased lobsters,
comparing these to the status of healthy ones, and forwarding the comparative
results and data to bigger laboratories such as Woods Hole Oceanographic,
the University of Connecticut, and of course the University of Maine which
did much of the pathology and analytic work for us. In short, we wanted to
point the way in a positive direction towards a solution to the problem - at
least doing something constructive, where other groups wrung their hands
and did nothing. We also did not find any "red flags" in our own work -
that is, we still see no harm in eating healthy lobsters caught locally
(as does the N.Y. State Health Department) though we do (again in conjunction
with the N.Y.State Health authorities) caution against eating the "tomalley"
or hepato-pancreas. In taking these first analytic steps to helping all
lobstermen, moreover,we wish to especially thank the generosity of the
Luce Foundation, the Sanger Fund, the Ederic Foundation, and grants from
individuals such as Jim O'Keefe, John Nielsen, and Nick Spofford. Knowlege
from such a testing program is a true first step indeed, and we certainly
gained good experience and a wealth of data in trying to contribute to the
solving of an environmental problem possibly caused (though we can't yet
be sure) by the proximity of Island lobster grounds to the now-famous
disposal site located between New London Harbor and Fishers Island. Either
way, our efforts contributed to a growing body of knowlege, aimed at someday
solving an environmental puzzle that in the future will surely aid all
lobstermen. We will keep you all informed.
(4) Our recently announced program (unveiled late last fall) to curb the feral
cat population by trapping, neutering, and releasing the animals so we can
keep the exploding population within reasonable bounds, is finally picking
up steam with the onset of warmer weather. Year-round resident Cynthia Riley
is doing a fine jOb (along with a Connecticut-based veterinarian) in trying
to humanely limit the population growth of these abandoned pets now growing
wild, and our fund-raiser next fall will cover this effort in much greater
detail. Another wild creature whose rapid expansion on the Island has a pollutive
dimension id the Canada Goose. Starting from nearly scratch a few years ago,
this large bird has quadrupled its population so that it now be-fouls lawns,
golf courses and shorelines on the Island and in communities allover the
east coast. An abysmally bad eating bird, and the sUbject of recent
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state-wide control laws in both New York and New Jersey, the geese have
grown in recent years from simply a nuisance pest to a full-fledged
pollution hazard, with nearly no natural enemies for control. This bird has
a huge capacity for increasing its number~, and as we all know is found
along many stretches of Island Coastline, particularly around North Hill,
the Big Club Golf Course, and the Barley Field Cove area on the East End.
This is, however, one of the few large bird pests with an identifiable
and permissible hunting season, and we will shortly concentrate on giving
beleagured home owners some helpful hints toward control in our early
fall news letter.
(5) The Conservancy's last, yet most important notice at mid-year is to remind
our members and Island residents of a major new effort on the part of
Connecticut authorities to try to get Congress to repeal the Ambro Amendment
to the Ocean Dumping Act - the major protective legislation we rely on to save
Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound from contamination and pollution _
mostly from sediments dumped during dredging projects by the Federal Government
and (if over 25,000 cubic yards) by private contractors and individuals.
Ironically, this campaign is headed by Connecticut Environmental Chief
Arthur Roque, Jr., but despite this weird backing from a man who should
know better we intend to counter his actions by fully supporting the
Ambro Amendment against him, and we will try to protect this amendment
and its parent Ocean Dumping Act, as well as to maintain its role in protecting
Long Island Sound waters from contamination. Surely we believe, along with
the late Congressman Ambro, that contaminants too toxic to be dumped in the
Ocean, should hardly be allowed to be dumped in nearby Long Island Sound.
Connecitcut's position here truly boggles the mind, but we will persist
in maintaining a common sense environmental position in opposing these
out of control bureaucrats. We hope you will join us in helping to oppose
Art Roque and his nefarious plans to bamboozle Congress. Further news will
be outlined in our fall fund-raiser or in interim bulletins as may be
approprtate. And yes - our by now familiar non-toxic mosquito control program
is well underway under County auspices and control, and with a fully certified
crew. Call them if you have any questions. Bridgid is the crew chief.
For the Conservancy Bc~rd,
John H. Thatcher Jr. - President
The Conservancy Board
Mr. Barry R. Bryan
Mr. Edward Crane
Mr. Robert Geniesse
Mrs. Henry Luce III
Mrs. Richard Riegel
Mrs. William C. Scott
Mrs. Paul Vartanian
Mr. George Cook Ms. Alicia Cleary
Mr. Reynolds duPont,Jr. Ms. Elizabeth Furze
Mr. Edwin Horning Mrs. W. Boulton Kelly
Mrs. Harris B. Parsons Ms. Marguerite Purnell
Mr. Thomas Sargent Mrs. Pat Downey Schiestl
Mr. C. Nicholas Spofford Mr. John H. Thatcher Jr.
Mr. Robert E. Wall Mrs. Harold Williamson
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FISHERS ISLAND CONSERVANCY INC.
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES - CASH BASIS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31.
2001 2000
REVENUES:
Gifts and grants
Interest and dividend income
Unrealized appreciation in marketable
securities
$ 77.068
1.867
512
TOTAL REVENUES
79.447
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Professional fees
Environmental expenses
Printing
Publications. dues and subscriptions
Office expense
Filing fees
Scholarship
15.764
30,105
3.073
295
1.901
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1.000
52.173
27.274
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS
NET ASSETS - beginning
69.562
$ 96.836
NET ASSETS - end
$ 46.514
745
105
47.364
20.850
26.443
572
514
1.242
60
49.681
(2.317)
71. 879
$ 69.562
* NOTE - Anyone wishing a copy of the Form 990 Annual Report of the Fishers
Island Conservancy for the year 2001, may obtain one by writing
a request letter to Ms. Mary Linda Strunk - Comptroller, Fishers
Island Conservancy, P.O. Box 553, Fishers Island, N.Y. 06390. The
Conservancy is a non-profit, 501;(c);(3) corporation, and
contributions to it are tax deductible according to law.
SEE NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 123
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
On April 18, 1927, a group of 15 gentlemen met with concerns about fire protection on
Fishers Island. With that small group of men the Fishers Island Fire Department was
formed. Over its Seventy-Five years of existence, the Department has served the
community faithfully. The all volunteer department responds twenty-four hours a day,
365 days a year. No emergency is taken lightly, and there is always someone there to
comfort a fellow islander in times of need.
During the year 200 I, the Department responded to 72 fire calls, 56 medical calls and Sea
Stretcher made 65 runs. With State and Federal regulations calling for more specialized
training and new technology; Department members must sacrifice more of their time for
training. With more departments in the United States moving from volunteer to paid,
Fishers Island is truly fortunate in having its volunteer members.
Each year, the Department asks the Island Community to assist us in meeting our
operating costs. Just the day to day operation of Sea Stretcher is a large financial burden,
and Sea Stretcher is solely owned by the Department. Last year, a special fund was
established for the eventual replacement of the II year old Sea Stretcher.
Once again, we will be setting aside a portion of our Annual Appeals to be deposited in
the "Sea Stretcher Fund"; along with any contributions that you wish to make directly to
this fund.
We thank you for your continued support and ask that you once again assist us in our
endeavors of 75 years of tradition ofIsland protection.
Thank you,
The Officers and Members of the F.r. Fire Department
PLEASE USE THE ENCLOSED CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPE. Your contribution is
tax deductible. Our tax number is B77-EO-1250.
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Summer 2002
Dear Fishers Islanders,
Island People's Project
PO Box 523
Fishers Island. New York 06390
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For thirty years, Island People's Project has been an integral part oflife on Fishers
Island. Our mission is to provide educational and recreational enrichment for the Island
community throughout the year. We are able to achieve this through countless volunteer
hours and the generous donations from our supporters.
IPP's agenda for the 2002 summer season is underway, with the following events
scheduled:
June 22
June 25 - 28
July I - August 9
July 7
July 15
July 20
August 15
August 17
Dock Beach/Park clean-up (8am start)
Basketball clinic at the F.I. School (9am-3pm)
Summer morning program at the F.I. School (9-12)
Fourth of July Bike Parade (with Fife & Drum) (Noon)
Les Julian & Tom Calinan Concert on the Green
(sponsored jointly by IPP, the Library and Island Concerts)
Arts & Crafts Fair (9am-l pm)
House and Garden Tour (12-4pm)
General Meeting (5pm at the Library)
Arts & Crafts Fair (9am- I pm)
We are delighted to have Meg Atkin back for her second year as Director of the
Summer Morning Program. Our thanks again to Pirates Cove for providing an affordable
rental apartment for our Director. We have increased the fees for the morning program
this year so that they come closer to meeting associated costs. Although we expect the
program will continue to run at a deficit, the gap had grown in recent years due to
significant increased costs, mostly on the personnel side. The new fee structure is still an
exceptional value for the program offered.
This year, we welcome Jon Hendricksen to direct our swim program at Dock
Beach. Jon will teach swimming two to three afternoons per week, and lifeguard when
not teaching. He comes to us with recent experience working in the swim program at the
Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks in Hebron, CT. Dock Beach will be guarded Monday to
Friday from 1-5pm. David Burnham (the younger) will act as back-up lifeguard. You
will notice a new float at Dock Beach this summer. The old ones were in serious
disrepair, though we were able to recycle some of the materials. Thanks to Goose Island
Corporation for again providing beach users with bathroom facilities at the old Sunrise
Restaurant.
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The ball field project is nearing completion. Drainage has been improved, and the
surface re-graded and re-seeded. We are awaiting new surface material for the infield.
Funds specifically earmarked for this project have come from the Noyes Family
Foundation and other restricted donations. In addition, local businesses have generously
given of their time, materials, and equipment, so that costs can be contained.
Cynthia Riley has again done an excellent job scheduling off-season activities for
the Fishers Island community. During the 200I/2 academic year, IPP sponsored the
following events:
Fall- 6-week tennis program with Mario Obando (F.I. Club pro) for F.I. School
students and teachers.
October - HaIloween Parade at the School.
January - Tom CaIinan performed for the Senior Luncheon. *
February - 3rd_8'h grade field trip to Science Center ofCT and the "Mystery of
King Tut" production at the Garde Theatre in New London. *
March - "Fishers Island Trivial Pursuits" at the Senior Luncheon
March - 9th_ 12th grade field trip to the Pequot Museum and "Romeo and Juliet" at
the Garde Theatre. *
March - Easter Egg Hunt
May - Sponsored rock climbing waIl portion of "Adventure Bound" trip to Maine
for F.I. High School students.
May - StoryteIler Tom CaIinan performed for Pre-K through 2nd grade. *
May - Sponsored a community forum at the Legion HaIl to introduce the
candidates for election to the Board of Education.
AIl Year - Monthly veterinarian visits to the Island.
'These activities were co-sponsored with Island Concerts and/or the Library. Our
thanks to these organizations.
We would like to extend a special thank you to our countless supporters over the
years. If you would like to get involved, have some ideas or projects you would like
to see IPP pursue in the future, or have any questions about our current programs,
please contact one of our Board members, or Molly Frank (Director of Volunteers:
788-7984). All Fishers Islanders help to make IPP a success, and we count on your
support as we move forward.
RespectfuIly submitted,
Diana Fiske, President
IPP Board Members: Anne W. Burnham, Esther Colbran, Philip Colbran, Anne Cutler,
Gail Cypherd, Trudi Edwards, Diana Fiske, MoIly Frank, Liz Furse, Sue Lusker, Jennifer
Parsons, Cynthia Riley, Jennifer Sanger, Traci Thibodeau, Sarah Upson.
Louisa Evans (ex-officio)
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Island People's Project
Income and Expense Statement - 2001
($K)
Income (Expenses ) NET
Annual Appeal $ 31.8 $ ( .3) $ 31.5
Morning Program 12.5 (16.4) ( 3.9)
Swim programlDock Beach 1.0 ( 7.5) ( 6.5)
Arts & Crafts Show .9 ( .1) .8
House & Garden Tour 4.3 4.3
Basketball Clinic .4 ( .3) .1
Ball Field Project* (20.0) (20.0)
Grant - Town of South old 1.0 1.0
Interest - Bank Accounts 2.7 2.7
Office Supplies/Mailings ( .2) ( .2)
Insurance ( 7.1) ( 7.1)
Winter Recreation Activities ( 1.2) ( 1.2)
Accounting Fees/Bookkeeping ( 3.0) ( 3.0)
Taxes/Payroll Taxes ( 1.6) ( 1.6)
$ 54.6 $ (57.5) $ (3.1)
*Restricted funds from prior years earmarked specifically for this project.
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Fishers Island Seniors
The Fishers Island Seniors Committee, p,stablished in 1994, continues to
serve our spirited and independently minded seniors to maintain their Fishers
Island lifestyle. We have tried to foster cohesiveness among the senior
community by providing the opportunity for seniors to get together and share
some time with each other.
The senior luncheons, held once a month, October through May, were,
as ever, our most popular social event marked with plenty of conviviality. Our
attendance has grown and we always have on average 24 attendees. We have
found that our growth is an encouragement to our senior community.
Everyone is filled with the anticipation as the next luncheon approaches.
Should a senior be visiting the Island on the third Thursday of the month (our
anticipated luncheon date), we should be delighted to have you join us for
luncheon. Just give me a call to let us know you are here. We continue to be
most grateful to Union Chapel. Their social hall and kitchen allow us
continuity that helps everything fall into place each month.
The Fishers Island community at large has been the force behind the
luncheon program. Without these good people setting up, cooking and
cleaning up, we could not exist. Each month these luncheons are executed with
panache! When a problem arises, someone will say to me, don't worry; I'll
take care of it. Well, committee work doesn't get any better. This outpouring
of generosity humbles me.
If you used one word to describe the Senior Luncheon, the word has to
be fun. We just have a good time. Usually we make our own fun. We told
unusual Thanksgiving Day stories an idea from Reverend Rosemary, enjoyed
readings by Laura Edwards, enchanted by Sandy Towle's 1 ST and 2ND.
Graders' special Valentine, applauded the F.I. School band, played F.I. Trivia
with Cynthia Riley and learned from Ellie Stickney's lecture on birds and
mythology. We are grateful for a grant from IPP and Island Concerts for
bringing us Tom Calinan with stories and songs. We enjoyed him immensely.
We are always looking for new committee members. No experience necessary,
just a desire to serve and have fun.
Terry-Diane B. Crupi, Senior Aide, (631-788-7059)
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Fishers Island Development Corporation
P.O. Drawer E
Fishers Island, New York 06390
(631) 788-7251
Peter Crisp
President
Robert E. Wall
Manager
FIOCO Report to Civic Association June 2002
Thanks to the leadership of Tom Cashel and Bob Miller, supported by Frank Burr,
Rose Harvey and Bill Ridgeway, FIOCO has embarked on a major imitative to encourage
landowners to contribute land and/or development rights to the Ferguson Museum Land
Trust thereby keeping these properties in their natural state forever. Donors receive tax
deductions for the value oftheir gifts and reductions in their annual property taxes. We
are very pleased with the response to date and have completed several transfers with
more under active discussion at this time. Anyone interested in hearing more specifics
should contact Tom or Bob.
Barry Bryan has led a tireless effort on behalf of Fishers Island Lobstermen to
establish a conservation zone around the Island. If approved, this will allow our people
to use a maximum of 300 pots on the condition that those who fish there can fish
nowhere else. FIOCO has paid over $50,000.00 in fees to special counsel during recent
years to save our lobstermen's business.
FIOCO has also: executed a new long term lease with the Fishers Island Yacht
Club,continued its evaluation as to when and how to repair and maintain the main road
east of the gate, reviewed and approved all building projects, prepared a application to the
IRS for tax exempt status (recently granted) for a possible Recreational Path extending
from the gatehouse to the Main Club. This project which has been under consideration
for 5-6 years is still in the planning stages. No meaningful action will be taken until it has
been described, reviewed and discussed with residents and Island organizations. The
driving force for this project is a serious concern for the safety of walkers, joggers, bikers
and "pram pushers" caused by more and larger vehicles on the Island.
Peter D. Crisp President FIOCD
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FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISlRICT
Report to the Fishers
Island Civic Association
2001
During the year 2001, the Race Point and Munnatawket ferr;~s carried 164,462 passengers and 41,074
automobiles and trucks. These figures represent a less than 1% increase in the passenger category and a
5% increase in automobiles and trucks.
In the personnel department, after 23 years as manager of the Ferry District, Robert P. Knauff ("Phil")
announced his retirement effective April I, 2002. The position was advertised, 13 applications were
received, interviews conducted and it was decided that Thomas F. Doherty was most qualified to fill the
manager's position. To facilitate the growing needs of the administrative shore side operations, a new
assistant manager's slot was created which was filled by Nina Schmid. The opening left on the Board of
Commissioners was filled by the appointment of Paul F. Giles, who will complete the term vacated by Mr.
Doherty through August, 2004. There will be a brief ceremony at the green on July 7,2002 to honor Phil
after the Independence Day Parade, for all those who have not yet had the opportunity to wish him well.
The Ferry District has concentrated efforts in a number of areas this year. One which should prove to be
satisfying to all is the "Junk Car Removal Project". A large number of abandoned cars had accumulated
at the old ferry parking lot (now the staging area) that were successfully removed by contacting owners,
etc. prior to the wharf reconstruction in 2000. Unfortunately, the problem continues and has grown to
include the new ferry parking area and the airport property. At least thirty vehicles at anyone time can be
found abandoned at the airport. The District is currently working with a junk dealer who is removing
several cars at a time on a flat bed to its junkyard on the maiuland. The District is adamant that
abandonment of vehicles on the Ferry District property will no longer be tolerated and the Troopers will
assist with enforcement of that policy. The District has offered free passage for any vehicle that needs to
be transported to the maiuland and junked. For additioual information, contact the Trooper or the Ferry
Office. The District is hopeful this effort will alleviate this eyesore from the Island, and asks all to be
responsible for their own junk vehicles.
In reviewing procedures, a number of improvements have been made and are being considered. One being
currently instituted is the consolidation of all freight, incoming and outgoing, to one location: the present
freight building. This is the accepted standard in most transportation facilities. This means that any
outgoing UPS and FEDEX will be accepted between the hours of 9:00 am till 10:30 a.m. for transport on
the noon boat to facilitate a same day pick up by UPS or FEDEX. Anything brought in after those hours
will be processed the following day. IF YOU HAVE A PACKAGE THAT REQUIRES DELIVERY THE
NEXT DAY, IT MUST BE RECEIVED DURING THOSE HOURS TO MAKE THE NOON BOAT.
Payment to UPS must be made by check or cash; FEDEX accepts ouly credit cards or checks. Packages
will no longer be brought to the manager's office for outgoing shipment, but over to the freight building.
The Ferry District is encouraging all higher volume shippers to set up their own accounts to handle their
needs and the District will be happy to forward the packages via the boats.
Concurrently, the District is reviewing invoicing procedures and freight tariffs. The goal is to consolidate
billing procedures into the manager's office using a regular thirty-day invoicing system. With the volume
of traffic and freight currently being handled, the present day system is outdated. The District asks for
your patience while these changes are researched and facilitated. Also, the District is researching the use
of credit cards for freight charges, ticket sales and reservations. Again, due to high volume, there is a
possibility that the District will not be in a position to offer check-cashing services in the future. The
concept of an A TM machine is being considered. HOpefu1ly, the outcome of these changes will be a more
manageable, efficient and consumer-friendly operation.
At the direction of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the District is
currently pursuing a fiual Conditiooal Letter of Map Revision (CLOMR) with FEMA (Federal Emergency
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Management Agency) which will allow the New London Terminal Project to go forward. Federal grant
monies totaling $2,598,750 have been awarded to date and the District is looking forward to continning
the project.
Parking at the New London site remains scarce. This should be kept in mind by all travelers when
planning for driverless cars, repairs, etc.; arrangements should be made well in advance and pick-ups
promptly executed to avoid additional congestion.
It is recommended that if you have to travel off the Island, that you make a reservation. Many mid-week
boats have been going out full, with automobiles left behind. Also, remember the 20 minute prior-to-
departure "show time": that means you must show up no later than 20 minutes prior to departure or lose
your reservation. Please note that the official time at the staging area arrival point comes from AM 10 10,
WINS, New York.
We encounter many instances where persons order food or have medicine coming and then do not come to
pick it up. Most food and medicine comes to the Island on the 3:30 p.m. boat from New London and
arrives at 4:15 p.m. If you have ordered food or are expecting medicine, please be here to get it!! We
cannot be responsible for food spoiling after it arrives if we cannot contact you.
It is anticipated that if something is imoortaut enough to reanire soecial/exoress (Federal Exoress. etc.)
handling, it should be exoected by the consignee. Please be diligent about picking these items up if you are
expecting them. We will endeavor to contact you during our regular business hours once we know of a
delivery. REMINDER: If you are new to the Island or renting and you are not listed in the telephone book
and will be receiving freight, please notify us as to who you are and where we can reach you.
The ANNUAL ELECTION of a Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry District for a term of 5 years
will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Fishers
Island Fire House. Electors of the District qnalified 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
upon the last preceding town assessment roll shall be eligible to vote. The 'ANNUAL MEETING to
present estimated revenlles and expenditures for the fiscal year January I, 2003 through Deceuber 31,
2003 will be held at the Fishers Island School on Friday. Augnst 23, 2002 at 6:00 p.m.
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Fishers Island Garbage & Refuse District
Post Office Box 22
Fishers Island, New York 06390
Phone: (631) 788-7455 Fax: (631) 788-7451
Email: tigr@tishgsislamjnet
James Wall, Chairperson
Bruce Hubert, Vice Chairperson
Maynard Banks, Secretary
Michaellmbriglio, Treasurer
Richard Ahman
The Fishers Island Garbage & Refuse District has been busy again this year, Take
a look at what is known as the Pickett Landfill: you won't recognize it, as you once knew
it. Terry Contracting has been hired by the District to perform the capping process. The
tedious project should be done by the end of the year. The project is continuously
monitored by the DEC. Waste that was not accounted for in the original bid was found
on the property, mostly glass bottles. The DEC pretty much dictates what process should
take place in order to clean up this additional waste. This is going to be an additional
cost to the project. But, so far, the engineers (Dvirka & Bartilucci) and Terry Contracting
have been able to keep the costs within the contract price.
Keep in mind that Hazardous Waste wiU be accepted at the Transfer Station on
the morning of Saturday, August 10,2002. Only Hazardous Waste can be accepted at
this time. Some of the materials accepted for Hazardous Waste Day are:
paint cans diesel batteries
oil, oil drums gas aerosols
pesticides cooking oil propane cylinders
insect spray acid base oxidizer paint thinner
Contractors must come with payment at the time of disposal.
Because our rate increase for transporting waste off the island, you may have
noticed the prices for disposal at the Compost Station have been increased.
New rates and schedules of both facilities are available at the office or either facility.
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F!~t1E~S ISLAND GARBAGE & REFUSE
2002 BUDGET
COST OF SALES
ferry transportation 15,000
hauling transfer station 21,000
hauling compost facility 23,000
tipping fees 20,000
79,000
GENERAL & ADMISTRATIVE
salaries & wages 95,000
employer exp 10,000
commission fees 15,000
commission entertain 500
dues & subscript 200
advertiz "500
equip rental/bldg 1,500
loader loan 30,000
health ins 22,000
insurance/general 11,000
legal 25,000
accounting 3,000
casual labor 3,000
consulting fees 25,000
compost facility engineer 5,000
pickett landfill engineer/DEe 10,000
picket landfill purchase 5,000
new bldg 1,000
new bldg utilites 2,500
office supplies 1,000
transfer station utilites 2,000
transfer station maint 1,000
transfer station equip maint 2,000
compost facility utilites 1,500
compost facility equip maint 2,500
compost facility main! 2,500
compost facility improve 50,000
postage exp 750
hazardous material remOllal 15,000
workers comp 10,000
353,450
TOTAL 432Mq
""Addendum
Please understand that this Budget is conti gent upon the outcome of arbitation
between The FI Garbage District and Anne Pickett regarding the Pickett Landfill purchase.
The arbitration is currently in progress.
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9'he &lishers 8s1and efchool
P.O. OFtAWER A. FISHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 05390
(631) 788-7444. FAX (631) 788-5562. EMAIL:FISCHOOL@FISHERSISLAND.NET
June, 2002
On a daily basis, the school is continuing to do well. If you visited, you would find the children
actively engaged in their learning, as well as having fun both in their learning and with outside
activities. We have developed curriculum maps for grades PreK-6 and course outlines for each course
offered in grades 7-12. We have increased staff development, with most teachers going to
conferences and visitations for the first time. The Board has set annual goals and building objectives,
which we have been working on throughout the year. There were several special learning events,
including a program on guide dogs, the spring musical "Oliver", a Mock Trial based on the Revolutionary
War, and the school band received a gald award at an adjudication festival in Massachusetts.
We all who love Fishers Island recognize that the school is interconnected with the rest of
the Fishers Island community. Although the quality of education within the school has improved over
the last several years, there is si9nificant and arowina stress on the Island and consequent Iv the
school population shrinks for want of housina. and more teacher iobs than are needed remain. The
school is on the precipice and may be starting on an unstoppable decline. Next year there will be 35
students, a 20'Yo decline in one year. Many grades now have only 1 or 2 students. Next year there will
be 14.0 full time equivalent of teachers. This means there will be.one teacher for every 3 Island
student. Even with magnet students included, this is still only 3.5 students to every teacher. Such
a student-teacher ratio is unprecedented in a public school and is in fact unhealthy.
As we all know, small class size is important to the quality of education for a student.
However, the school is now at a level of diminishing returns. On one New York State assessment, for
example, a student must problem solve with a partner. There is only one child in that grade. Our
elementary school mathematics program requires students to discuss various solutions together. We
don't have enough students to do this on a regular basis. With so few students, there are limited
perspectives in discussion. Students fail to learn to be independent with so many adults nearby. As
one departing teacher said, "I want to teach, not tutor."
There are four paints to keep in mind.
1) Per pupil costs. To taxpayers, the cost per student should be of extreme concern. Next
year the per pupil cost for students will be over $65,000. The New York State average is just over
$10,000, the second highest in the country. Connecticut's per pupil cost is $8,800. Suffolk County,
one of the highest in the state, is close to $13,000. Tuition at Williams School in New London is in
the range of $13,000. The school is now paying teachers where there is no work. Many classes have
2-3 students. One teacher had only one student every afternoon, another usually had 2.
2) Enrollment. Unless there is affordable rental housing, the enrollment will continue to
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decline. Worry about this long term problem, or hoping that it will improve will not make a difference.
Workers can no longer afford to purchase a home, as evidenced by the high number of daily
commuters. Even teachers, with a median salary of over $75,000, can no longer purchase homes. Only
2 teachers are property owners.
3) Academic Qualitv. As we begin to examine data within the last two years to analyze our
student achievement, we have discovered that the elementary school is very strong. There are
severo I strong areas in the upper school, but two areas, mathematics and social studies, need
improvement. If the school remains as it is now with students having the same teacher for six years
in a row, it is unlikely that improvements will be made in these weak areas, and our students will
graduate lacking needed skills and knowledge.
4) Restructuring. A very small school can be healthy and viable but not when it is structured
like a regular school. such as ours. The Board and the community must face this crucial issue to
ensure that the quality of education for the students does not decline rapidly. This will mean staffing
cuts, as no school needs 14 teachers for 35 or even 50 students. We can, for example, make a PreK-5
elementary school, non-groded and individualized, which is in fact the recommendation of the
elementary staff. A student-focused middle school of grodes 6-8 with a healthy magnet population
would add to the school's strength. At the high school level there should be either a totally
restructured high school or porental choice with guidance assistance to get their children into bigger
schools over town would benefit the students. With this option, the school could purchase a school
boat, reduce costs and help Islanders who want to commute for jobs.
These are crucial issues that face the school. They will not go away. Is the community ready
to assist the Board in a reasoned discussion, without polarization or attacks, on how to solve these
growing problems which are debilitating the school?
2001~2 2002~3
Grade
Island Magnet Island Magnet
PreK 4 2
K 1 3
1 2 1
2 2 1
3 3 2
4 1 3
5 3 1
6 3 1 2
7 7 1 2 2
8 4 3 7 1
9 4 2 2 2
10 4 4 3 2
11 4 4 2 4
12 2 4 4 3
44 19 35 14
TOTALS
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