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FISHE~S ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT
1992
The Fishers Island Civic Association assembles and has
printed this Annual Report which includes reports from the
many organizations on the Island. We hope this booklet is
informative and provides you with a reference for these
organizations which make Fishers ISland such a unique community.
We are fortunate to have so many volunteers committed to
serving our community for it is through their efforts that
these organizations exist. We also thank the people who
provided the reports which made this booklet possible.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORT
Report of FI Civic Association President
FI Civic Association Financial Report
Island Health Project. Inc.
The Fishers ISland School
The Henry L. Ferguson Muse'lm
Fishers Island Conservancy. Inc.
Fishers Island Garbage and Refuse District
Fishers Island Ferry District
Blue Cross & Blue ShielQ of Connecticut
Fishers Island Library Association
Walsh Park Benevolent
Fishers Island Fire Department
Island People's Project
Fishers Island Development Corporation
Harbormaster Report
FI Rodent Co~trOl(
Fishers Island Ceme,eries
Fishers Island Fire~District
Town Justice Report
The Sanger Fund
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The Fishers Island Civic Association, (nc.
F=lSJ.l&RS ISLAND. N&w YORl< 06390
FINANCIAL REPORT JUNE 30,1992
Checking Account Balance 7/30/91
Money Market Account Balance 7/30/9X
Total Cash Balance July 1991
Income
Dues (400 members) and Contributions
Expenses
Printing
Postage
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Administration
Secretarial/Administrative
Rodent Control
Honorarium
Ga~ette
Misc.
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Total Expenses
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Checking Account Balance 6/30/92
Moaey Market Account Balance 6/30/92
.Total Cash Balance 6/30/92
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$ 198.79
7.524.43
$ 7.723.22
$18.289..00
686.85
972.95
1.045.00
330.00
441. 20
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1.164.04
465.34
$ 5.205.38
$13.282.41
2.753.89
$16,036.30
Respectfully submitted,
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Karla S. Heath, Treasurer
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FISHERS ISLAND CMC ASSOCIATION, INC.
REPORl'FROMlHE PRF.~ENT
1992
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Here it is folks, hot off the press, the 1992 Fishers Island Civic Association Annual
Report cont-"l;n;ng information that will hopefully answer most of the questions you have
been asking and wanting to ask except, "What are the dump hours?" Levity aside, a lot of
effort has been expended in getting these documents together (on time no less) and even
more in achieving the results and progress reported within.
The Civic Association has helped in many areas when necessary but most hea-my this
year in Garbage and Refuse projects where impressive goals have been attained in
capping the dump, opening the transfer station, and assisting Bouton Services in their
start up operation to handle construction, brush, and non-conforming household wastes.
We hope you will take the time to read these reports and make yourseIffamiliar with the
structure of our Island. Please try to attend "Infrastructure Day" organiztld by Leslie Gos
and our Junior Committee the morning of Saturday, July 18th at the Town Green where
tours will be led to f,nn;Harize you with the the day to day procedures at the Utility
Company and new telephone equipment. The Annual Meeting of the Civic Association
. will be held the same day at 4PM at the School where you can voice your comments and
get your questions answered by the persons delivering reports.
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The Town Fathers will be ret~g for their Annual Jaunt to the Island on Wednesday,
August 5th, 1PM at the Legion. We hope to have some tax figures and compariRons
compiled by then which John Thatcher will present to us and the Town Board.
Our deepest th~ goes to all who responded to the May appeal for membership and
contributions. We received a record amount totaling over $13,000.00 and fattened up our
group of members from about 220 to nearly 400!!
Carol Ridgway
President '94
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Peter Burr '93, Ray Edwards (ex-officio), Karla Heath CSec'y/I'reasurer),Russ Heath '92,
Laura Edwards '92, Leslie Goss '93, Steve Malinowski '93, Betty Peishoff '94, Art Walsh
'94 (Vice. President), Bob White '92.
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ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC.
BOX 344
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
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June. 1992
Dear Resident~ and Friends ~f Fishers Island.
OUE QUIET WEEK IN THE SPRING-
In addition to regular ~ffice hours (9 a.m. - 12 noon. Monday through
~at."rday ann Wednesday evening 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. I. the folloHing medical
problems were als~ handled by the Doctor of the Week.
rl~nd<'lY - 5/113 - Emergency House Call approximately 6:30 a.m.
Pati~nt severely burned. transported to L&M Hospital by Sea Stretcher,
th~n helicoptered to Bridgeport Burn Center.
f10nday - 5/18 Afternoon Emerge~cy Office Visit for a patient with
multiple problems - continuing care.
Wednesday 5/20 Emergency house call - patient needed transport by Sea
Stretcher because of chest pain and sh(,rtnes~ of breath.
Thursday 5/21 - 7:45 a.m. Emergency office visit - patient needed
extensive suturing of the ear.
Thursday 5/21 - Emergency 911 call - mother concerned about child's
high temperature and possible ear infection.
Friday 5/22 Emergency after hours office visit.
Saturday 5/23 Female needing fish hook removal - emergency visit for
puncture Hound, 19 mo. old had head wound and removal nf splinters
from leg.
5/23 Dog bite emergency
Sunday 5/24 Elderly lady with breathing difficulties needs transport
by Sea Stretcher to L&f1< Hospital.
Sunday 5/24 - leaves F. I. by ferry, new Doctor of the week arrives
and treats a 6 year old with fractured wrist, a 3 year old with a
rapidly spreading folliculitis and a 2 year old with a laceration of
the forehead, all within an hour of getting off the ferry! '
These events were taken from the log of the Island Health Project in
one week in Hay. Need we say more?
What would we do if we did not have a fully qualified doctor here at
all times?
Your contribution makes this program work - please continue to be
. gener~us so we may always have adequate health care here on our
island.
All checks may be made n.tt. to ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC. and are
fully tax deductible. Thank you.
Sincerely,
THE ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT COflHITTEE
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ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC.
BOX 344
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
RECEIPTS 1991
Appeal
HOG Tournament
Dividends
Pees Collected
!n Ilemory
Endol~ment
Insurance Rebate
Hiscellaneous
DISBl1RSEIfENTS
Physician Stipend
House Insurance
Haintenance & Repairs to House
Ifedical Equip" Maintenance & Clinic Supp.
Secretarial & Office Expense
Accountant
Fuel Oil .
Telephone
Electricity
l~ater
HOG Exper.se
Special
Withholding for Salaries
Endowment Fund Balance 1990
Interest 1991
Checking Account Balance December 31, 1991
Checking Account Balance Merrill Lynch
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548,200.00
25,203.35
30.75
32,443.22
555.00
1,050.00
547.49
750.00
5108,779.81
555,150.00
2,583.25
12,801.75
8,069.15
15,641.~8
1,515.00
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2.822.2.1
1,913.:4
559.06
8,083.75
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6,600.03
51l6,050.!5
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5182,106.73
12,321.~8
5194,428.1j3
541,132.5:
2,673.0')
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. The fuel oil was donated again this year by Hr. & Mrs. A.J. Gada Jr.
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ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC.
BOX 344
FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
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Island Health Project Committee Members:
!Irs. H. L. Bog.ert. Co-chairman
!Irs. Catherine Jenssen,Secretary
!Irs. John Clavin
Mrs. John Evans
Klaus Hayer, H. D.
!Irs. Robert Parsons
!Irs. James Righter
Hrs. Richard Baker, Co-chairman
Hr. Hichael Rothfeld
Hr. James Rutherfurd
Hrs. Lewis Rutherfurd
Hiss Hary Linda Strunk
Mr. Robert B. Talbot
Hr. Hichael Wray
OFFICE HOURS
9 a.m. - 12 noon Honday through Saturd~y
6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday evening
Other times by appointment - 788-7244
FOR EMERGENCY ONLY DIAL 911
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Please detach and return with your check.
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ISLAND HEALTH PROJECT, INC., P.O. Box 344, Fishers Isl~nd. N.Y. 06390
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FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL
The student count for 1991-92 in September was 67. Eighteen of the
students were from Connecticut. At present five new students from
Connecticut have been accepted for nex~ year. On June 26. 1992 four
senior~ graduated. Although student n~mbers by compariscn are low, a
quality education has bp.~n provided. The low student numbers and the
quality of education offered have been of great appeal to parents on the
mainland and serve as the major incentives for sending children from
Connecticu~ to Fishers Island.
Again all students scored above state standards in a variety of
state mandated examinations. Other highlights of the year included a
5th and 6th grade trip to Boston, the Spanish III jaunt to Mexico, the
Senior cru~se and, of course, a visit to the school by singer Billy
Joel. In addition a school paper, "Viking Review", was published for
the first time. A laser disc player was donated to the school by Mr.
and Mrs. 3ruce Prescott and will become an in~egral part of the
district'~ technological advances. Also, generous donations from the
Sanger Fund and Island Peoples Project will allow the district to
purchase new playground equipment.
The 1992-93 school year will see the introduction of three new
course offerings --- music theory, marine biology, and an occupational
education sequence. These co~rses were created to better address the
the needs and interests of the district's student population. The
curricula are being developed this summer by staff members Mr. Donald
Janse, Mrs. Carol Giles and Mr. John Weil.
For the past nine months the Fishers Island Board of Education has
been involved in the revision of District policy with the assistance of
the New York State School Boards Association. This long and tedious
process should be completed by September. Upon completion the district
will possess policies that are up to date and are in compliance with the
latest laws and regulations. A second major task undertaken by the
board of education has been a study of the district to identify its
strengths and weaknessess. The goal of the board of education is to
improve on the delivery of quality educational services to children.
Although no timeline for completion has been set, it is expected that
major progress will be made during the 1992-93 school year.
Finally, on behalf of the board of education and myself I wish to
thank all members of the community for their support during the past
year. It is your willingness to sustain the operations of the district
that allows for a quality educational system to exist on Fishers Island.
Your cont.inu"eli support is appreciated.
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Kenneth A. Lanier, Sr.
Superintendent
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The Henry L. Ferguson Museum
Flsn.... Islana. New York 06390
1991 . 1992 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE F.1. CIVIC ASSOCIATION
May 1992
The Henry L Ferguson Museum, entering its thirty-second year, completed its long
ran~e goal by the opening in July 1 ~1 cf tha superb Archaeological wing. The Indian
Room emphosizes. through educotlonal displays, the changing way of life styles of the
Island's earliest visitors from 8000 B.C. to 4600 A.D. This fine addition was made possible
through the museum's membership, (FRIENDS), by three major gifts from interested
Fishers Islanders and from many persons who made special contributions. About half
the costs of the '91 .addition derived from the Museum's modest endowment.
The Board of the Museum wishes to thank all those who contributed time and
money without which the exciting new facility for all Islanders and visitors could not
hove been a reality. Thank you sincerely.
The professionally directed archaeological 'digs' of 1991 and 1992 took place at
Turtle Pond, an inland site at mid-island. Discovered in 1988 by orchaeologist John
Pfeiffer, it has proved to be an interesting one. Arst, the uppermost layer which is abcut
eight inches below the ground surface, was 0 IMng aree for NotIve Americans around
1550 A.D. Secondly, a much eonler occupotlon zone was discovered at a depth of
about three feet and was estimated to dote from the time of Christ. The two
professionals, Dr. Robert Funk and John Pfeiffer, ore already planning future work at
Turtle Pond in order to plot the structure, possibly a wigwam, which has been identified
through the 'digs' of the post two yeers.
During the summer of 1991 0 special exhibition, THE HOTELS OF FiSHERS ISLAND was
on display and proved populor. Of the five hotels only the Pequot Inn remains. Many
additions were mode to the Historical collection which continues to grow. GIfts of
photographs. Postcords and Islcnd memorabillo are always welcome.
The Curator of the Museum, Edwin Homing, and his friend. Dr. Gordon Tucker of the
New York State Museum in Albany, New York together hove listed more than 700
species of plants growing on Fishers Islcnd. Thirty of these ore considered rore in New
York State. Apj:,:roximately 250 of these hove been mounted and ore ovailable for
study. Mr. Homing has also begun to collect the fish of the Island, both from
freSh/braCkish water and from the Sounds around Fishers. Volunteers are welcome to
help with the many collections by contacting the Curator.
The mounted bird specimens on permanent exhibition provide an ideal way to
study the 'dltflcult-to-identtfy' warblers and shore birds. Stop in for a preview before
taking a nature walk with Ed Homing.
The special summer of 1992 exhibition should be of great interest to Islanders and
visitors of all ages. THE SHIPWRECKS AROUND FISHERS ISLAND opens in early July and
continues to Columbus Day weekend.
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The Henry L. Ferguson Museum
Fish.... Istand. New York 06390
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Using blow-up photographs and texts. the ship and boot disasters are graphically
portrayed. The most severe one. with a loss of life of 40 people. was the wreck of the
ATlANTIC on North Hill in November of 1846. During prohibition the THELMA PHOEBA. a
. rum (scotch actually) runner' came ashore on Chocomount Beach. Islanders
salvaged an estimated 1.000 cases of Dawson scotch and apparentty had a 'high' old
time. Visit the Museum this summer and live again the ever present dangers to marillers
and their cratts in the often treacherous waters around Rshers Island.
As can be seen from the map helow. the Museum manages ninfJ c:eas which total
approximately 60 acres. rhe Land Trust Comrr.ittee and the Board of the Museum is
actively seeking additional Island land which wiH remain forever natural for future
generotfons.
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Sanctuaries are also trailed and delightful.
This museum exists for the enjoyment and education of Rshers Island of all ages. It
needs the financial support of its membership in order to contfnue to expand its
collections and to display them in a professional manner. We urge you to become a
FRIEND of the Henry L Ferguson Museum. Membership envelopes are available ot the
Museum.
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Charies B. Ferguson
President
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The Henry L Ferguson Museum
Fishers ISland. New Vork 06390
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Richard S. Boker. Secretory
Mortho F. Fuller
Char1es B. Ferguson. President
Morie Gaillard
Edwin H. Homing, Curotor
Ellzabef.1 H. Cook
JS\JI1 Leuchtenburg .
Steven MalinoWSki
G. Corey Mo11t'Iiessen
Mary F. Russell
Penni Sharp
Robert K. White
Katherine H. Slurtevont(Honorory)
Mweum Attendant: Catherine Homing
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THANKS
To ftIe SANGER RJND for its continuing support of orr.;haeo2>=ai projects,
ftIe last for ftIe werle at ftIe Turtte Pond site.
. Fl~ERS ISLAND. NY 06390
(Tel. 516-788-7239 . MUSEUM or 516-788-7293. CURATOR)
MUSEUM HOURS
9:30 - 12:30 (Monday - Saturday)
11:00 - 12:30 (Sunday) ond by Oppoin1ment
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BECOME A "FRIEND OF THE HENRY L FERGUSON MUSEUM"
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Annual Report to the Civic Association - 1991-92
The Fishers Island Conservancy was involved in many
undertakings of benefit to the Island this pas~ year. Some were
new, some were on-going. A brief summary follows:
* During the past year, the problem of pollution in and around
Hay Harbor was addressed on ~.o fronts. The first was an effort,
urged on by the Conservancy, and led by the Hay Harbor Club
~nd nearby property o~vners, to reduce septage-related pollution
occurrences by constructing entirely new septic systems. Several
of thesp. have now been completed, and more are planned in the
immediate future. We thankfully applaud these efforts and will
be monitoring results this summer. The second front involved
removing a large finger of sand that was making the mouth of
Hay Harbor shallower and shallower, with an attendant reduction
in the Hay Harbor fish population and also in the tidal flushing
action needed to aid in dispersing pollutants. All necessary
permits were obtained in early April when a suitable site for the
dredged-up sand was found that would not adversely impact the
nesting bird life on Stony'Beach. As of this ~vriting, two-thirds
of the project has been completed, with the remainder scheduled
for the early fall. It is important to realize that this is ~
an effort to dig a new channel into Hay Harbor, but rather an
, effort to restore the channel to something approaching its former
depth of twenty years ago, when fish were plentiful in the harbor
and pollution was minimal. There will be no effort to ~pen the
channel to hordes of outside boating visitors, and Harbormaster
John Clavin has told the Conservancy he has the power (and will
use it) to prevent over-night mooring, with its attendant
pollution risks. Tha Hay Harbor Club, with Conservancy support,
is sponsoring this dredging project designed to help the overall
Hay Harbor environment.
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* The Conservancy's usual pollution monitoring programs will
continue this summer in all the Island's harbors, but
particularly Hay Harbor and West Harbor. When we do this testing,
we use a State-certified lab and follow closely both N.Y. State .
DEC guidelines and test site procedures.
* The Conservancy-Suffolk County joint survey and study of the Island.
watersheds surrounding the fres-water reservoirs is progressing
very well. Of particular note is the discovery and mapping of a
very old (built in the 19200 s) tJater infiltration gallery that
used to carry water from the Clay Pit area into Barlow Pond, and
which extended the Barlow Pond watershed over 3,500 feet further
to the west. Additional exploration and study will hopefully
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determine the impact of the new discovery on the ground-water
supplies feeding into the reservoir.
* Over the past year the Conservancy has been verT concerned
over the lack of facilities available on the-rstand to both
chip and cut up brush, and to handle and remove to the mainland
all types of contractors debris. As all Fishers Island dumps are
either full or being closed under State and Local directives, we
feel it. imperative that alternate methods of removing and disposing
of debris be instituted quickly, with as little cost to the
taxpayer as possible. We commend thp. new arrangements to deal with
this problem made under Garbage and Refuse District aegis, and we
hope that this kind of progress can continue. Regarding the "Metal
. Dump", we feel that the Town of Southold (which owns the land and
has operated the dump) should take responsibility for the costs
of closure and clean-up. Lastly, over the past winter, the Conservanc:
helped the to~~ of Southold to channel federal hurricane disaster
funds to chip up the huge mess of tree trunks, limbs, and stumps
left in the South Beach parking lot after Hurricane "Bob". The
resulting piles of wood chips are free to any Island residents who
want some, will bio-degrade within a year or so into top-soil or
compos~, and can easily be used for bedding for landscape projects.
* Of even great=r visibility is a joint DEC-approved Conservancy
project undertaken with FIDCO to completely rebuild the old
(and dangerously rutted) pathway down to Isabella Beach. Using the
old pathway site as a base, the project was completed late this
spring, and is (from our view, at least) a vastly easier and
improvec way to visit the Island's most beautifu: beach. Please
remember not to litter, and t~ use the refuse receptacles provided
at the top of the cliff.
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We're sure many other matters will bubble up during the present
~ummer months. The Navy, for example, is still trying to deposit
,.redge spoil from New London harbor only 13; miles away from Fishers
: sland"s north-west shore. Tile Conservancy, even though it support~
rhe Navy's need to build sumlarines, deplores the obvious and
un-needed intent to dump so L~ny hundreds of millions of tons of
polluted harbor bottom so cluB., to us. We will keep Fishers Island~,'s
u")-dated on this and other er.J'ironmental matters both at our summe::
\rlnuCll, . meeting and at subsec .ler.t Civic Association meetings. Our
~~nd-raising drive, as usual, will be in the fall. Our thanks go to
the many Fishers Island resi~ents and visitors who support us.
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The Co~servancy Board
:-Irs. \..L. Lyons Brown, Jr.
:.L:s. Thomas ". Cashel
llrs. '..1illiam Faulkner
~rs. W. Boulton Kelly
Hrs. Bernard Rafferty
Hiss :.lary Linda Strunk
!frs. Robert E. Wall
Hr. Peter Burr
tlr. Reynolds duPont, Jr.
:.lr. Ed~vin Horning
IIrs. Cordon S. ~lurphy
:fiss Harguerite Purnell
Hr. John H. Thatcher Jr.
tlr. 11ichael B. \.ray
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FISI-lERS ISLAND
GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISTRICT
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FlS~ERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
6 June, 1992
Fishe:s IsI~nd Civic AssJci&tion
Fisi\ers Island, NY 06390
Dear Members:
Pro~ress in the development of a new garbage
and waste disposa~ program for th~ Island durin~ the past
year includes the following:
T~e garbage landfill has been permanently closed,
and plans for its capping are being developed with the
help of engineering consultants i.. Connecticut and New
York.
A transfer station for off-Island removal of garbage,
recyclable materials (bottles, cans and corrugated
cardboard), and residential wood scraps was
constructed and began operations on 1 January.
All ~ousehold garbage is presently being taken to ~
e.ler{'y resource recovery station in Preston,
Conn.\,tticut.
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Burning of brush at the "burn dump" has been terminated
by DEC, and plans are being developed for chipping
brush at this site. In addition, this site may also
serve as a "transfer station" for assisting contractors
in the off-Island removal of construction and
demolition materials.
Mrs. Mildred Dixon was elected to succeed Mr.
Albert Dawson on the FIGRD Board of Commissioners.
The members of the Commission wish to express
their appreciation for your patience and cooperation during
these modifications of the Island's entire waste disposal
program.
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Sincerely,
-G. C. Matthiessen
Secretary
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FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
REPORT TO THE
FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
1992
1991 was an off year for the Ferry District with passenger
and automobile usage down approximately 10,000 and 1,000
respectrvely. Most of this drop can be attributed to economic
conditions as the decreases stemmed mainly from fewer persons
coming to work on the island. Correspondingly truck and charter
revenues were also down for the year. lhings began to pick up in
November and have been up each month through June of this year.
Talks concerning a cooperative effort between the Ferry District
and the City of New London to expand and develop our New London
terminal have continued over the past year. A plan of
development, acceptable to both parties, has been developed.
However, much of the feasibility of bringing the project to
fruition hinges on New London acquiring a parcel of land from
AMTRAK and the City's ability to support it financially.
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The dock area at Fishers Island is designated for thirty minute
parking to enable persons meeting boats to have a place to park.
There is ample long term parking available along the bank and
road area across from the dock, on the north side of the Coast
Guard Station, and on the north side of the long brick building.
Please cooperate in not leaving your vehicle where it does not
belong.
When picking up freight, please do not leave your cartons,
wrappings, bands, etc. Take them with you and dispose of them as
you would your household trash and garbage.
We encounter many instances where persons order food or have
medicine coming and then do not come to pick it up. Most food
and medicine comes to the Island on the 3:30 p.m. boat from New
London and arrives on Fishers Island about 4:10 p.m. If you have
ordered food or are expecting medicine, please be here to get
it!! We cannot be responsible for food spoiling when we are
unable to contact you.
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DO WE KNOW YOU? If you are new to the Island or renting and not
listed in the telephone book, please notify us as to who you are
and where we can reach you. It will save all of us a lot of time
and trouble.
Please remember that overnight parking is not permitted at our
New London terminal except in the area so designatec. If you
should arrive at the last minute and do not have time to take
your vehicle to the parking garage, you can make arrangements
with the crew to have it removed to the garage. Your keys will
be tagged with the location and left in the office for you to
pick up upon your return.
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Shipments utilizing United Parcel Service_and Federal Express may
be done through the Ferry District Office. When utilizing
Federal Express, letters or packages should be delivered to the
Ferry District office before 12:00 noon i~ you wish next day
delivery.
Dates to Remember: The Annual election of a Commissioner of the
Fishers Island Ferry District for a term of 5 years will be held
on Tuesday, August 11, 1992 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and
6:00 p.m. at. the Fishers Island Fire House. ~lectors of the
District qualified to vote for Town Officers of the Town of
Southold at the preceding Town Election AliQ owners of real
property situate within the Fishers Island Ferry Distric~ upon
the last preceding town assessment roll shall be eligible to
vote. The Annual Meeting to present estimated revenues and
expenditures for the fiscal year January 1, 1993 through"December
31, 1993 will b~ held in the Fishers Island School on Friday,
August 21. 1992 at 6:00 p.m.
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BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD
of CONNECTICUT
992
Group membership in Blue Cr
is available to all Twelve
throu;h the Fishers Island
Blue Shiels of Connecticut
residents of Fishers Island
Association.
Membership dues are $6.00 f
a family per year, payable
Association, P.O. Box 464,
r an individual and $10.00
o the Fishers Island Civic
ishers Island, N.Y. 06390.
for
Premium bills are sent out
payment by the 21st of the
10th of each month requesting
As of JUl;" 1st, we have
and 36 members in BC/BS
in group 007296-00
Annual renewal rates for Gro
1st for the contract year.
was a substantial increase t
P 007296~00 are received April
s in the past few years there
is year.
Annual renewal rates for BC/ S 65 are effective January 1st
with a nominal increase this year.
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RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Individual
Husband & Wife
Family
BC/BS 65
was $ 251.29
502.58
647.02
59.68
now $ 259.07
518.14
659.87
71. 95
Subscribers are urged to up- ate their contracts if there
has been any change in marit 1 status, adding newborns,
taking off overage children, etc.
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.HERS ISLAND I.IBRARY ASSCA.TICN
P. O. BOX 366
...ISHERS ISLAND
NEW YORK D6390
This YF!ar has-once again been a period of growth for your Library. .
Over 6400 books were circulated during 1991 - an increase of 640
over 1990 - and S14 new volumes were added to our shelves. The
Librart also welcomed 91 new members - an increase of 58 over 1990.
The ever increasing demands of our younger readers continues to spur
us to find better ways of serving them. By reshelving some of the
non-fiction, we hope to gain a substantial increase in shelf space
in the childrens area. Videos of children's classi~s will continue
to be added. The annual writing contest will again "'Je sponsored
with both July and August sections.
An abbreviated financial statement follows:
Revenue: To tal
$31,672
Expenses: To tal
$31,762
Special Appeal
Scrool District
TWJ;l.df Southo Id
Misc.(sP.gifts
book sale,etc.)
15,592
4,950
5,000
6,130
Salaries(taxes) 16,143
Insurance 2,590
Utilities 2,480
Books 4,610
Misc.(audit,s 5,939
supplies,main~.)
As the Fishers Island Library is a non-profit organization and
relies on individual contributions for the major part of its funding,
the number of new books that can be bought depends directly on the
amount of money raised each year by the special appeal. Our allotted
monies are not enough to sustain the Library as you cab see by the
financial statement.
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Ive welcome your suggestions, opinions, and questions at all times:
This is your ~ibrary. Help us to make dt serve your needs.
Board of Directors
Ms. Mary L Strunk, See/Tress,
r'lr. Peter Derderian
Ms. Roberta Elwell
Mr. Harry Fe rguson
Mrs. Raymond Gary
Mr. Dan Gordon
Mrs. David Hanes
Mrs. HowaFo Keenan
Nancy M. Murphy, President
Mr. Kenneth Lanier
Mrs. G.R. Leslie
Mrs. Steven Malinowski
/'lrs. James Peishoff
Mrs. Edward Rosenthal
Mrs. John Srofford
~~r. Talcott Stanley
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1992
ANNUAL REPORT
We are pleased to report. that the corporation is in strong
condition.
Six families are living in homes at the North Hill site. Two
additional families have been approved for ownership. If these
approvals come to fruition, four sites will remain available. Future
approvals await qualified candidates.
The Corporation remains activ~ly interested in the availability of
rental housing for year-round residents. While we believe current
availability is sufficient, we remain alert to playing a role.
. The; Walsh Park Golf Tournament will be played on July 25th, with
the proceeds going to site enhancement. Chris Edwards and Dan
Colvin continue to coordinate this popular event.
Special thanks to Tom Doherty and John Clavin for their special
efforts on behalf of the Corporation.
Sincerely Yours,
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Mark Andrews
Frank Burr
Jon Kibbe
Robert Wall
Tom Doherty
John Clavin
Bart Harvey
Jeremiah Bogert
Dan Gordon
Rose Harvey
Brad Burnham
o J Anderson
Talcott Stanley
Art Walsh
rwa.[~h rPa."tk !B~n~<Jo[~nt
<JJ.D. '.Eo>: 684 ':Ji.hu. !J.tand, ""iV.", '!Jotk 06'390
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F1SI-lERS ISLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT
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FISHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Summer 1992
Dear Fishers Islanders,
The all voluntedr Fishers Island Fire Department would like
to take this opportunity to thank you for your past generous support
and to ask you once again for your financial help.
You may be interested to know of t~e educational update of
the members of the fire department. This past winter the volunteer
firemen attended a six-week 'mandated New York State Firefighter Course.
In April the firemen had their ann~l fire SChool on Fishers Island.
These volunteers responded to 38 fire calls last year.
As you know the new "Sea ,stretcher" began operation in
December 1991. All crew members attended extensive trainir~ in
operation and care of this vessel.
The volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians have all under-
gone training in the use of a semi-automated defibrillation machine
which could be of vital importance. in cardiac support. '!he EMT
Critical Care Unit also had medication and equipment update. These
volunteers responded to 54 emergency calls last year.
The Fire Department pays all expenses for the Sea ,stretcher
including insur-4nce, fuel, equipment and supplies. It also pays for
all supplies, medicines and equipment for the ambulance. These items
are not covered by Fire District taxes.
Your help is needed, as your contribution is
financial support. All donations are tax deductible.
donations payable to Fishers Island Fire Department.
exemption number is B-77-E-O-1250.
We thank you for your support.
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our primary
Please make
Our tax
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::;incerely,
Fishers Island Fire Department
1992 Appeals Committee
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.....;lISLAND PEOPLE'S PROJECT
Box 523
Fishers Island, New Yark 06390
June 1992
Dear F.I. Patron:
Spring finally came to the Island this year along with Island
People's Project Annual East3r Egg Hunt. Capably run by our Special
Events Chairman, Eileen Lanier, all children had a wonderful time.
New this year, the older children hunted high and low on Anthoine's
hill for their eggs, which added a bit of a challenge they enjoyed.
In addition to the egg hunt, IPP also sponsors the bike
decorating contest at the Fourth of July festivities, the fireworks
cruise, the Halloween costume parade and of course the summer
recreation program.
This year we are again fortunate enough to have Judy
Lenzi-Magovney and Karen Lamb returning as our directors. Judy'S
expertise in all .theatrical areas is equalled and balanced by
Karen's athleticism. Working under their tutelage are six
playground assistants, four of whom are returning to us from last
year's successful program. Enclosed y~u'll find a draft .of our
Summer Weekly Th_es. Notice that we'.,,-e included two on-island
performances for- the children that will also be open to the public.
Untortunately in order to continua ~ing the above programs,
we have realized the need to increase o~r individual and family
membership amounts from $50.00 and $75.00 to $75.00 tor an
individual and $100.00 for a family m<<~ership. Our last increase
was in 1988 and we regret having to make the change now.
It you would please take a moment .)f your valuable time to
return the enclosed remittance envelop.~ i: would be greatly
appreciated by the Board and allot tl:_., r.l1and children.
Thank you on behalf ot: M. Elizab6c:t. Savage (Vice President),
Mary Horn (Treasurer), Mary Walter (Sec~etary), Eileen Lanier
(Special Events Chairman), Kathleen Zanghetti (Advisor), Mrs. Dan
Gillan, Pam Malone, Susan Allen,-Lucinca HerriCk, Louisa Evans, Jane
Ahrens, Audrey Ludemann, Mrs. Frank Gillan, Kristin Wall and Cindy
Alfonso.
Silcerely,
~~&~S viucch
Karla S. Heath
President
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Week #2 :
Week #3 :
Week #4
Week #5 :
Week #6
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1992 StlXHER PROGRAX WEEny TmilHEls
July 13th throuqh Auqust 21st
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Discovery -
Hikes, Bird Watchinq, Wood Art
** Folk Tales
Sports -
Team Sports, Develop Own Games, Equipment, Develop
Board Games, Bike Safety and Sports
** Competition Day
Theatre Arts -
Music, Dance, Drama, Visual Arts, creative Writinq
Thursday, 11:00 a.a. BuDraku Puppet Perfor.manae
0** Combination of five disciplines
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Beach -
Sand Castles, Beach Art, Clean-up, Fishinq
** Hot Doq Roast/Sand Castle Contest
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Puppets -
Clowninq, Face Paintinq
** Monday, 9:00 a.a. - 12:00 Mia. Workshop Performanae )
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Carnival Week
Develop Arts, Games
** Performances
Weeks are interchanqeable, except for P~rformances
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Fishers Island Development Corporation
P.O. Drawer E
Fishers Island, New York 06390
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Robert B. C,lhoun. fr.
{l:'::i/J.:nr
Thomas F. Doherty, Ir.
.\funag,er .
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1992
CIVIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT
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FIDCO has been busy this year with a variety of projects related to
the maintenance of its properties. These included the removal and
replacement of underground fuel tanks at the Fishers Island Club,ihe
new path to Isabella Beach (joint project with the F.I. Conservancy), the
continuation of our long term program to rebuild the FIDCO Marina and,
of course, more road work. Clean up of Hurricane Bob damage along the
east end roads continues and encourages us to substantially upgrade
and modernize our maintenance equipment. The benefits of this
d'3cision will soon be evident. This summer FIDCO will also embark on
a new roof on building #98 in the fort area, and will join with the F. I.
Club to rebuild the East Harbor dock.
We continue to suffer, as do others on the Island, from the end of
Town garbage services. Several areas on the east end have become
dumping grounds. We ask everyone to help us, by abiding with the new
reguiations and procedures.
Retirements and deaths, as always, have brought change to FIDCO's
staff, and we have been fortunate in finding excellent replacements.
However, we will not be able to replace H. Lawrence Bogert. a senior
member of our Board of Directors, and among the few persons who have
consistently served the Island through FIDCO for nearly 40 years. We
will miss him greatly.
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Robert B. Calhoun Jr.
President
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Town of
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JOHN CLAVIN
Hartlormaster
Fishers Island
HARBORMASTER REPORT 1991/Y2
A great deal of interest has been shown in the management of
our harbor this year. I will give our rdsident~ a brief
report of some activities.
WEST HARBOR-
Water quality tests taken in 1YY1 by both the DEC and the
Conservancy indicate good results in all areas except
Pirates Cove.
The DEC has closed the inner harbor to shellfishing from
Murphy's Beach to Judge Edwards ~roperty line. This closing
will continue until water qualitc' studies have improved. The
DEC also placed an extended (seasOnal) closing of West Harbor
to shell fishing from Hawk's Nest to Mrs. Weymouth's dock.
This closing is the result of a Federal Drug Administration
recommendation for areas in the vicinity of marinas and
mooring sites. The closure has been made in spite of good to
excellent water samples.
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The Conservancy will continue to monitor the harbor to
assure residents of the water quality, particularly at Dock
Beacr..
In Sept. 'Y1, we finally received approval of a planned "no
anchoring" area to protect Steve Malinowski's aquaculture
area from a DEC closure. This area encompasses a circular
area with a 620 pt. radius from the oyster grow out site.
In March, Newsday reported that ?ishers Island was the only
such protected area approved by the DEC.
In lYY1, there were ~7 mooring permits issued. Residents
received b2 permits and non-residents 25. This year we expect to
approve YO permits, of which bb will be for residents and 24
for non-residents. Requests from Island residents Continue
to increase. This year, I received six new requests. Since .
lY~~. Island residents have added l~ boats to the harbor.
Over ~~OUU. in mooring permit fees were sent to the Town's
general fund last year.
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Fishers Island, New York 06390 / (516) 788-7734
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Harbor regulations are available at the Marina for those
interested. Copies have been distributed to visiting
boaters.
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Changes in anchoring rules and the discontinuance of the
renting of moorings this year were made with a minimum of
complaints from visiting boaters. This year, there are two
rental moori~gs available for transient boats. Call Pirates
Cove Marine for rates and availability.
The gridding of the harbor has begun with an area cleared
for only the classic IOD's. Minimum tackle requirements have
been established for the mooring program. We are temporarily
using the gUidelines in Chapman's Piloting, adjusted for our
harbor depth.
Guests of Island residents coming by private boat have been
able to obtain temporary.moorings, at no charge, based on a
"Courtesy" program of Fishers Island Yacht Club members. Over
25 members have offered the use of their .moorings to guests
of Island residents. If you are in need of a mooring,
contact Commodore Laurie Rubinow or myself. In 1991,3"/
residents were serviced by this program.
HAY HARBOR-
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Dredging of the channel started in May, but ceased on June 1st,
when theDEC permit expired. The dredging will resume this fall.
Local boaters report that they have noticed an increase in the
current an the outgoing tide. Water quality testing will continue
this year.
The Town Board passed a Code change this Spring to allow
water skiing within lUO feet of.shoreli~e or docks. Channel
markers will be replaced this year using the original
markers constructed by the Hay Harbor Club. An instructional
buoy is planned that 'liould include "No Overnight Anchoring"
and "No Jet Skis."
JUNIOR BOATING TRAINING-
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If there is adequate interest, a New York Scate boating training
course will be offered in both JUly and August. The course will last
two days and upon successful completion, will lead to a license to
operate a motor driven craft for juniors under Ib years of age. The
course covers water safety, rules of the road, laws and
regulations and seamanship. For information about the date
of classes, please call me at 7~~-7734.
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Fishers Island Rodent Control
As a preface to this report, I would like to speak for
all Islanders and thank Mr. Al Dawson for running our
Rodent Control program from November 1971 through last year.
He made it very easy for me to take over!
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During the last year, the Fishers Island Class of '93 has
distributed 20 feeder stations to island. residents. They
will cont~nu~ to provide this service as a fund-raiser for
their senior trip. The stations are made from 3/4 inch
exterior plywood, screwed together and treated with wood
preservative. They cost $20.00 and can be ordered through
the school (788-7444).
In addition, over 200 pounds of poison bait has been dis-
tributed free of charge. The Civic Association pays for
the bait, and if you n~ed some, please call me at 788-7514.
With the closing of the island dumps, rats have become in-
creasingly evident in and around existing buildings. Control
of rodents on a small island such as ours must be a contin-
uing process to be effective. Please take advantage of
this program by properly maintaining a feeder station near
your home.
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C~ve Denison
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Jlfislrers c3fslanb QI.ent2t.eri.es
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COMMITTEE
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Elizabeth Peishoff - Chairperson
Thomas W. Russell Jr. - Treasurer
Mary G. Roberts ~ Asst. Treasurer
Ann Banks - Secretary
Ella N. Foshay
Helen P. McKown
Nancy Murphy
Ed'Mna C. Sanger
OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH
UNION CHAPEL
June 1992
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The new "East" Cemetery is completed and ready for
lands::aping.
The following rules pertain to the "East" Cemetery
as they do to the "West" Cemetery.
Acquisition of a Cemetery plot will be limited to
the following:
a. Year-round residents
u. Five year members of any of the three Island Churches
c. Owners of land on Fishers Island
d. Immediate family of the above (husband, wife, child)
Regulations for the Cemeteries:
Stones-no higher than 8", no wider than 4 feet. Stones
must face the direction of the entrance of the Cemetery.
No plastic flowers or plastic encasements. No ornaments.
Planting: !
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b. Flowe~s must be maintained by family
c. All f~neral decorations must be removed after 1 week.
The CemAtery agrees to:
a. Clip around stones
b. Maintain grass
c. Trim bushes and trees, excluding individual shrubs.
The Cemetery Committee
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Commissioners
IV. Gordon Ahman
Kenneth L. Edwards
James A. PeishoCf
Richard S. Baker, Sr.
Serge J. Doyen, Jr.
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 222
F'ISHERS ISLANO. NEW YORK CEi39C
Exhibit "A"
GENERAL FUND
BALANCE SHEET
As of December 3~, ~99~
ASSETS
CASH ON DEPOSIT CHECKING ACCOUNT
GENERAL FUND MONEY MARI:ET ACCOUNT
TOTAL ASSETS
SURPLUS
AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE EXPENDITURES
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Treasurer and Secretary'
Catherine Jenssen
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$10,846.48
$36,719.22
$47,565.70
$47,565.70
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F"JSHERS ISLAND F"JRE DISTRICT
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P. O. BOX 222
F"lSHERS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390
Commissioners
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
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IV. Gordon Ahman
Kenneth L. Edwards
James A. Peishoff
Richard S. Baker, Sr.
Serge J. Doyen, Jr.
EXHI:aIT ":a"
RESERVE FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
Apparatus Reserve Fund
$65,701.10
$18,055.21
$47,565.70
Equipment Repair Reserve Fund
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Total Cash on Deposit
Available for future expenditures $131,322.01
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 222
F"lSHERS ISLANO..NEW YORK C63S1C
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Commissioners
Treasurer and Secrr!ta,,'
Catherine Jenssen
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W. Gordon Ahman
Kenneth L. Edwards
James A. Peishoff
Richard S. Baker, Sr.
Serge J. Doyen. Jr.
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR 1991
RECE!PTS:
Tax Revenue
Insurance Refund
Total Receipts
Balance at Beginning of Year
Adjustment (ck void)
Total Receipts and Balance
$155,189.72
2,331.00
$157,520.72
4,750.47
20.00
$162,291.19
DISBURSEMENTS:
Personal Services
Hydrant. Rentals
Insurance
M&R Apparatus & Equipment
M&R Building & Property
Telephone & Alarm System
Electric Energy'
Fuel
Social Security Tax
Medical Expense
Other Expenses
$ 9,800.00
28,279.68
23,029.63
11,965.29
9,866.17
1,201. 14
4,666.98
2,610.59
719.10
495.00
6,715.69
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PurChase of Equipment
Transferred to MM General Fund
Transferred to Reserve Funds
Total Payments from General Fund
Balance at End of Year in CheCking account
Total Payments and Balances
$ 99,349.27
$ 17,095.44
10,000.00
25,000.00
$151,444.71
10,846.48
$162,291.19
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Commissioners
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IV. Gordon Ahman
Kenneth L. Edwards
.James A. Peishof!
Richard S. Baker, Sr.
Serge J. Doyen, Jr.
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 222
F'lSHERS ISLAND, NEW YORK 06390
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
SUPPLEHENT 1'0 TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR 1991
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Breakdown of Other Expenses:
Office Expense
Gasoline & Oil
InRpection, Fire School
and Convention
Election Expense
Dues
Tctal Current Expense
Listed as Other Expense
$ 792.12
2,222.33
3,023.56
302.68
375.00
$6,715.69
Catherine Je
Secretary-Tr
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FISHERS ISLAND FIRE DISTRICT
P. O. BOX 222
F'lSHE:RS ISLAND. NEW YORK 06390
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Commissioners
Treasurer and Secretary
Catherine Jenssen
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IV. Gordon Ahman
Kenneth L. Edwards
Jame. A. Peishof!
Richard S. Baker, Sr.
Serge J. Doyen, Jr.
TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR 1991
RESERVE FUNDS.
Apparatus and Equipment Reserve Fund,
Balance
Add,
Add,
Add,
Balance
on Hand January 1, 1991
From General Fund
Interest (Jan - Nov.)
Interest (Dec.)
on Hand December 31, 1991
$37,645.06
25,000.00
2,821.12
234.92
$65,701.10
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Equipment Repair Reserve Fund,
Balance
Less,
Add.
Add,
Balance
on Hand Januarv 1, 1991
Disbursements .
Interest (Jan - Nov )
Interest (Dec.)
on Hand December 31, 1991
$ 27, 964.a61
11,224.94
1,245.18
70.36
$18,055.21
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Cather:LI1e Jenss
Secretary-Trea
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RAYMONO W. EOWAROS
TOWN JUSTICE
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~;SHERS [SLANC N.Y. 06390
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July 1992
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Fellow Islandersl
This year I began my tenth year as your representative
on the Southold Town Board and Fishers Island Justice. My
travels take me to Southold almost weekly for various
Town Board matters and Court proceedings. It has been enjoyable.
There are a few numbers you should keep in the back of
your mind while on the Island. The first is the universal
telephone number 911 which can be used for any emergency
wethar medical or other. This telephone number will be
answered by members of the Fishers Island Fire Depar~ment,
St ate Police or out local constables. Another number, 30.
The speed limit on Fishers Island is 30 MPH. One ex ception
to this is the road from the Main Road to Isabella Beach.
Parts of this road are posted at IS MFH. The speed limit for
West Harbor around the docks dnd in the mooring areas is'S MFH.
Please remember these numbers.
'Any person under the age of 16 driving a motor boat on
New York State waters must have an adult present or have a
Junior boating certificate assigned to him. Mr. John Clavin has
a program whereby JuniQrs can learn the rules and regulations
and have a certificate assigned. Please contact John at 788-7734.
'Please honor the No Parking signs in front of Ruchettas
Deli, the Pequot Inne and the Ferry Parking lot. Also observe
the No Parking on Sidewalk signs across from the Supermar~et.
While on NO-NO'S, please do not drive on the Town Beaches from
the Hay Harbor 1st green, 2nd tee West to Race Point and North
to the Ferry Dock~ Not only is it illegal but a threat to
some endangered shorebird nests. }
The State Troopers meet most of the incomming ferries
and will keep the traffic moving off the boats. Please do
not stop when you get off the ferry. You can park away from
the congested area to piCk up or leave your passengers.
Although it is not one of my official duties, I continue
to go to the Motor Vehicle Department in Riverhead. I will be
glad to assist anyone in registering an automobile, boat or
trailer. I do not receive any extra favors at the MVD and have
to stand in line along with the rest. As an example, on June
2Sth, I spent four hours in line to complete '6 transactions.
There are new water skiing regulations in Hay Harbor which
were passed this Spring. John Clavin, the Harbormaster, will
pass this information on to anyone so desiring.
The Town Fathers will be comming to the Island for their
annual meeting on August Sth. This meeting will be held at
One O'Clock at the American Legion. This is the time to ask
your Town officials about any problems that you might have
with various agencies.
In closing. please have a safe and enjoyable Summer and
say hello to me on the Village Green, not in Court.
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The Sanger Fund .
REPORT FOR 1991-92
During 1991-92 the Sanger Fund continued to work to help our
Fishers Island community. Below is a description of the grants
awarded by the Sanger Fund during the past year.
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Our Ladv of Grace Church The Sanger Fund made a $10,000
contribution for critical repairs to the church structure.
st. John's Church Scholarshio proaram The Sanger Fund provided
financial assistance to supplement the annual St. John's Church
scholarship program. During the past year ten young people were
h~lped to achieve their educ~tional goals.
Lawrence and Memorial Hosoita1 $5,000 was contributed for the
second year toward Lawrence & Memorial Hospital's major
modernization program. This is a six-year program which will
p~ovide improved medical facilities and services for the people of
Fishers Island ~nd southeastern Connecticut.
Henrv L. Ferauson Museum was awarded $1,000 for a prehistoric
archaeological 'dig' at a site on the Island called Turtle Pond.
Ho:idav Turkevs This past Christmas the Sanger Fund revived the
custom of giving holiday turkeys to widows and widowers on FiShers
Island. On the weekend of December 20th, Sanger committee members
delivered turkeys to 30 recipients. .
F ISH (Fishers Island Seniors Hotline). This program is an
emergency monitoring system that provides senior residents of the ~
Island, especially those who live by themselves, with a 24 hour
monitoring syst~ that they may activate for any emergency
situation. The; Sanger Fund has paid for 30 units.
F. I. Gazette The Sanger fund is funding the salary of a paid
editor. The scope of work required of the Gazet~e editor exceeded
the time commitment and effort that could be expected from a
volunteer. Eventually, additional revenue sources such as
advertising and subscriptions should make the Gazette
self-sufficient.
F. I. School The Sanger Fund is funding the salary of a paid
editor. The scope of work required of the Gazette editor exceeded
the time commitment and effort that could be expected from a
vqlunteer. Eventually, additional revenu~ sources such as
advertisinq and subscriptions should make the Gazette .
self-sufficient.
F. I. School
has donated funds
playground.
The Sanger Fund, along with other Island groups,
to purchase new, safe equipment for the school
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FISHERS ISLAND CIVIC ASSN.
FISHERS IS., N.Y. 06390
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Annual Fishers Island Civic Association Meeting
Saturday, July 18, 1992
Fishers Island School
4:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Civic Financial Report
Town Justice Report
FI Garbage & Refuse District
FI Ferry District
PAC
FI Conservancy
Commentary
Others
Closing Remarks
Carol Ridgway. President
Karla S. Heath, Treasurer
Ray Edwards
Carey Matthiesson
Chippy duPont
David Burnham
John Thatcher
Rowland Oswald
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