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RECEIVED
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
August 20, 1981
In accordance with Section 10 of a Special Act of the New
York State Ligislature (Laws of N.Y., 1947, Chapter 699) !,
creating the Fishers Island Ferry District, a public n~~r-
ing on estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal
period January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1982 was held
at 6:30 p.m., August 20, 1981 at the Fishers Island School,
Fishers Island, New York. Present at the hearing were
Commissioners Reynolds duPont, Jr., Raymond F. Doyen, Rich-
ard S. Baker, John C. Evans, and Raymond W. Edwards, Jr.
TDWIl CI8!K SouthiJrd
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by the Chair_
man of the Board of Commissioners, Reynolds duPont, Jr. Mr.
duPont gave an initial explanation of the purpose of the
meeting - that the proposed budget for the fiscal year 1982
was to be made public at this time; that only items re-
lating to the budget were to-be discussed from the floor
during the formal proceedings; that the final decision
for acceptance of the budget rests with the Board of Com-
missioners; that upon conclusion of the formal proceedings
the meeting would be opened for general discussion of items
relating to the operation of the Ferry District.
The operating budget for the fiscal period as specified in
paragraph 1 above was read line by line, inclUding breakdowns
of certain categories, by the Secretary. Time was allowed
for questions and discussion from the floor on all items
presented therein. At the end of the reading, there being
no objections to the bUdget as presented, Chairman duPont
stated that he would entertain a motion that the budget be
accepted. ~~ove,.i by Commissioner Baker and seconded by Com-
missioner Evans THAT the Operating Budget for the period
January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1982 be accepted as read.
Ayes: Commissioner duPont, Commissioner Doyen, Commissioner
Baker, Commissioner Evans, Commissioner Edwards. Nays: None.
Motion duly adopted.
Other business conducted by the Board of Commissioners is as
follows:
Moved by Commissioner Baker and seconded by Commissioner Doyen
THAT Reynolds duPont, Jr. Be reelected Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners for a term of one year. Ayes: Commissioner
Doyen, Commissioner Baker, Commissioner Evans, Commissioner
Edwards. Abstain: Commissioner duPont. Motion duly adopted.
Moved by Commissioner Evans, seconded by Commissioner Doyen,
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August 20, 1981 (Continued)
WHEREAS, on or about August 10, 1981, M!V MUNNATAWKET suffered
an engineering casualty when the clutch-reduction geas assem-
bly on the port main engine failed; and
WHEREAS, M!V MUNNATAWKET requires the services of both main
engines for optimum performance and safe navigation of the
vessel; and
WHEREAS, Thames Shipyard and Repair Co. of New London, Conn.
is available to make timely and expeditious repairs.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners de-
clares that emergency repairs are required for purposes of
safety, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners re-
quests the concurrence of the Town Board of the Town of
Southold in its declaration of necessary emergency repairs
and making of said repairs by Thames Shipyard and Repair Co.
of New London, Conn.
Vote of the Board of Commissioners: Ayes: Commissioner du-
Pont, Commissioner Doyen, Commissioner Baker, Commissioner
Evans, Commissioner Edwards. Nays: None. Resolution duly
adopted.
Upon completion of the formalities concerning the budget
and other matters of business, an informal discussion and
question and answer session was conducted with those persOqS
present. Due to the limited attendance, the only items dis-
cussed were vessel scheduling and reinstatement of the re-
duced fare round trip leaving Fishers Island only.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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