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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPD-12/20/2007 " ".,~-...,"", h'_'_<.../l ',j: ~..J rr! 2008 Minutes of the December 20, 2007 meeting of the Board of $::0"'" ,. T Commissioners of the Mattituck Park District held in the office of the Veteran's Park building at 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, New York with Gerard Goehringer, Chairman, Tom McCaffery and Jerry Zuhoski, Commissioners, present together with John Cushman, Treasurer, Lauren Standish, Acting- Secretary, Gail Wickham, Attorney for the District, Edward Grohoski, Maintenance, Nick Deegan, Chris Rivera, Russ Williamson, and Joe Pfapff. :~ (:. :.~;{ Jerry Zuhoski called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. On a motion of Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Gerry Goehringer, and carried, the minutes of November 8, 2007 meeting of the Commissioners were approved as presented. On a motion of Tom McCaffery, seconded by Gerry Goehringer, and carried, the Treasurer's report was approved and presented and the following bills ordered paid: Cash Cash in Time Cash in MBINCLASS Total Assets BILLS ORDERED PAID: Cablevision Riverhead C. Martin Automotive Ent.Ltd. Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc. Keyspan Energy Delivery L1PA Marjam/Penny-Greenport Nextel Communications The State Insurance Fund Verizon Board of Elections CITGO Petroleum Corp. Elbow East Gatz Landscaping, Inc. Gerard Goehringer Edward Grohoski Home Depot Credit Services Island Portables Carquest Auto Parts Mattituck Florist & Garden Center Mattituck Sanitation $ 379.83 138,069.02 123.288.87 $261,737.72 $ 64.90 37.20 1,072.79 333.41 792.44 237.02 353.15 269.71 133.69 4.60 1,150.30 267.00 2,456.16 40.99 776.03 291.91 800.00 3.44 135.76 1,009.80 .' Orlowski Hardware Company Nextel Communications Robert's Jewelers Sound Shore Irrigation, Inc. Southold Town Dept. Solid Waste Suffolk County Water Authority Suffolk County Water Authority Wedel Sign Co., Inc. Wickham, Bressler, Gordon & Geasa Postmaster Lauren Standish Eckert Oil Services TOTAL 2 162.50 399.89 150.00 464.80 21.60 18.23 24.78 75.00 2,679.36 41.00 100.00 558.74 $14.926.20 On a motion by Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Tom McCaffery, and carried, the following budget modification was approved, as submitted by John Cushman: TO: Beach Attendants: Hourly Personnel Supplies & Materials Prompt Payment Discounts Election Tellers Office Stationary Legal Council FROM: Insurance Site Maintenance $ 200.00 8,200.00 10,000.00 10.00 110.00 300.00 6.000.00 $24,820.00 $20,710.00 4.110.00 $24,820.00 Jerry Zuhoski welcomed back Russ Williamson. Gerry Goehringer provided the members of the Board and those present at the meeting with a status report on the groins. He received a letter from the NYSDEC (copy attached) and they are requesting low-profile groins at Veteran's Memorial Park. Gerry said that he received a call from Bobby Dorso from the Mattituck Yacht Club and he asked to remove the "ears" of the "U-shaped" basin that's in disrepair, at the yacht club. Gerry informed him that the Park District was working down that way, however, a representative from the yacht club will be coming into a meeting in the near future to discuss it further. He suggested a one-way valve to prevent the pipe from clogging. He noted that Marty Suter built the yacht club .'.~ 3 and was one of the first commodores, and would like to look into the history of the yacht club for future reference. Jerry Zuhoski mentioned that he spoke with Tony Claudio, who is a commodore, and they are looking into a Regatta in the year 2010 and hope to get the work on the jetty addressed. He invited Tony to attend a meeting and contact the NYSDEC as well. Chris Rivera submitted a petition (see attached) from the West Mattituck Beach Assoc., with more than 200 names objecting to any form of sand mining, sand bypassing or removal of sand in any form from the Breakwater Beach area of the Mattituck Park District. She wanted to make it clear that this group does not want to see it happen again. It was done in the past, and as a result, numerous homes needed bulkheading and the West Mattituck Beach Assoc. entered into litigation with the Park District. Tom McCaffery commented that gradually down-sizing the filet will solve the inlet accessibility and that replenishing the beach from offshore may not be an option. It's his understanding that a starved beach can't be replenished from offshore, unless it's a navigational hazard. Chris River remarked that it was a navigational issue. Gail Wickham commented that without cutting down the filet, or cutting it back, it won't replenish. Tom McCaffery said that over-time the beach would be starved again, without taking the jetty out, and he reiterated that it should be a gradual process, however we need to find out what "gradual" is and what "drastic" is. Chris Rivera believes that there are 93,000 cy. of sand in the filet that would be removed in one shot. This will automatically remove their accreted sand from their properties. Gerry Goehringer commented that even if they took a "slice", that "slice" needs to be replenished, and one good storm would replenish it. Tom McCaffery stated that the Mattituck Park District property is starved on one side and accreted on the other, and navigation is an issue as well. Gail Wickham asked where the high-water line was before the dredging occurred and Chris Rivera answered that it was almost around 290', the depth of the property in 1957 and the depth is now 321' and at elevation 10'. She also mentioned that most of the houses are built on pilings. ..' ." 4 Jerry Zuhoski asked whether or not Marc Alessi was coming out because he thought that the residents to the east contacted him. Chris Rivera was unaware of any meeting and reiterated that she objects to anyone taking the sand that belongs to her and her neighbors. Tom McCaffery stated that the problem was with the jetty, however Chris Rivera said that wasn't so, according to the 111 Study. Gail Wickham said she would look into it. Tom and Gail both stressed that the heart of the project is not to adversely impact anyone's beach. Chris Rivera reiterated if the jetty comes down, their property would be compromised from trying to replenish a private beach. Tom McCaffery stressed that they were not looking to replenish private beaches, Tom McCaffery asked what solutions they discussed with the Army Corp. and Chris Rivera answered that the study should be completed by next month. She commented that the Army Corp. has a responsibility to dredge the inlet and they haven't done it, and that is what we should be fighting for. Joe Pfapff provided the Commissioners with an update on the Aldrich Lane fields. The east field couldn't be used and the games were moved to Strawberry Fields. A test hole was dug in the boggy area and found no evidence of springs. The irrigation was fixed, however felt that area was getting too much water. He suggested the use of a detyne machine that could be done in the Spring or Fall for about $2,OOO/day, however five (5) fields could get done. Jerry Zuhoski questioned whether or not this process would damage the lines, and Joe Papf suggested marking them out. It could be done in the Spring and maybe get the Town to split the cost. Nick Deegan suggested getting the machine from the Town, however Jerry Zuhoski didn't believe the Town had the machine. Tom McCaffery commented that the machine wasn't the issue, it was the aeration. Joe Pfapff said he would follow-up and come back with a proposal. Tom McCaffery reported that the Aldrich Lane lighting plans were ready to go out to bid. On a motion of Tom McCaffery, seconded by Jerry Zuhoski, and carried, to send the lighting plans out to bid. Nick Deegan asked if Musco lighting prepared the entire package. Tom McCaffery answered that it is a Musco plan. The Town had their own employees working on the project with the help of Musco, however the Park District had to use outside professional services. Musco will help, but an Engineer is still .. ' .- 5 needed. Ward Assoc. is also involved. He further mentioned that the advertising has been taken care of. Tom McCaffery met with Polly Weigand from the County and she is looking to conduct a presentation with the scouts on the topic of bluff restoration. Gail Wickham reported that she has no news concerning the Mattituck Inlet meeting, however, she will look into it. She stated that Land Use is currently in the process of re-designing the jetties at Veteran's Park, as per the request of the NYSDEC, to show low-profile replacement jetties. Gail Wickham suggested the Park District establish an employee handbook, as per the request of the insurance company. A packet was sent to John Cushman with some samples. Jerry Zuhoski thanked Gerry Goehringer for all his years of service and dedication. Edward Grohoski presented his report for December 2007, which included updates on Veteran's Park, Aldrich Lane, Breakwater Beach, Love Lane, and the Lodge. A copy is attached. Jerry Zuhoski stated that the Mattituck Fire Dept. is interested in having a football field goal kicking contest as a fundraiser, at Veteran's Park. It will cost $40.00 per person. John Cushman asked that the insurance be in place prior to the event. On a motion of Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Tom McCaffery, and carried, to approve the use of Veteran's Park for the fund raiser. Jerry Zuhoski suggested purchasing a new industrial vacuum. Tom McCaffery spoke with Liza Coppola regarding the teen center. He reported that she is still pursuing the idea with the Town. It is her understanding that the Town will be appointing a youth advisory board, and she will continue to provide the Park District with updates. There being no further business to come before the commissioners, on a motion made by Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Tom McCaffery, and carried, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM. Respectfully submitted by, Lauren M. Standish, Acting-Secretary December Report Vets Started Leaf removal, Painting gazebo, two tone. Darker brown for benches, due to wear and tear. Need 15 sheets of paneling for chair rail, In main room. Got est. for materials from ma~am, $755.85. not including: glue, nails, and panel blade for table saw. All picnic tables are put away for winter, left 3 in playground area. Replace two hinges on south door main building Hinges are steel, and are rusting Ma~am ordered them. They're too small for doors, still looking for replacements. Vito Itialia Donated a wireless intemet hub it's been installed. We now have wireless internet in park. Aldrich Removed all equipment from main field. Put portable lights away for the winter, Winterized fuel. East field is wet almost all the time lately. I have some info on new drainage material. Gave to ED Gatto. Breakwater Beach New roof on attendant's house, but not painted yet. Lost elect due to heavy wind, Called L.I.P.A. It's been restored. Love Lane Have Ice Damage on Dock, lost a small section, and has been repaired. Lodge Ordered new basement door From Penny's haven't received it yet. Cub Scout Leader misplaced his keys needs new. We have three keys missing. We are going to repaint cellar fioor. Someone broke the new ping-pong table. Misc. Talked to Suffolk County board of health about are warnings from last summer, we were written up for no life guards on stands. Sent them an idea for a stand Nancy Panarese Is the contact person for Public health. She said the plans I sent were great and to go ahead with them. The Stands we use now one is beyond repair, and the other needs work. Small gray pickup out for bid? Leaf vac has lots of hours, so far we replaced impellor, (two years ago) used liquid steel on shaft due to tear out on keyway. Collection tube shot all duct tape. New tube cost $100 plus shipping. Motor is getting hard to start, need to use starter fluid. It might need a new carburetor. Received recall on red Chevy pkup truck, for replacement of display panel in dashboard. Our speedometer is bad. Buzzey Chew Looked at Truck he has to order parts. Brought John Deere Tractor to Shop for Service. Should I buy a new bucket est. $560-600 I have info on starting a web site for park, less then $10.00 per month at a web hosting site. I made up a sample web site to look at.