HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/1998Southold Transportation Committee
Southold Town Hall
June 22, 1998, 8:00 AM
Present Neboysha Brashich, Glynnis Berry, Victor Brown,
Frank Field, George Hubbard, Bernie Jacobson, David Moore,
Valerie Scopaz, Melissa Spiro.
Kayaks: Neb reported that is a proposal in the works from the
County Parks Commission to use $25,000. from the ISTEA (I)
funds for improvements at Peconic Dunes which will tie in
ultimately with bike trails and kayak access.
Vision Forums: there was a brief review of the comments from
Vision II (see report) and the expectation that the final Vision
Forum will be in late August or early September.
Scenic Byways: David Fosser(sp.?) from Albany, DOT, did a
visual inspection of the Scenic Byways areas, including some
statements regarding tree trimming along the "scenic" roadways.
With scenic designation by Town some benefits may come:
*underwrite cost of study to explore feasability of under-
ground utilities along Causeway.
*ISTEA 21 Funds could allow leveraging of Town funds for
open space to Sx bond value.
*Funds for rebuilding Tourist Center west of Greenport
Ferry Conference: Valerie reported on the June 5th conference
regarding future ferry services in the N.Y. Metro. area.They
talked about land use, port facilities, govt role(s),etc.
First steps toward some coordination of effort betty, N.Y. and
CT are taking place. County+DOT+Metro Transportation Planning
Council to meet in August re: East End issues.
Hopefully better communication will create less misunderstanding.
Moore's Pond Trail Loop: Gpt village reed grant to clean up
pond area in Moore's Woods. Village and Town will work together
on Moore's Woods trail.
Signs: To no one's suprise, the signs in the recently-paved
section of Rte 25 were put up without an overall plan.
Glynnis Berry has a major contribution to remedy that.
Traffic Flow: Sag Harbor's success at working with DOT, may
spill over to Shelter Island and also to the intersection of
Rte 25 and Rte 48 in Greenport. Has to be tied in with future
Peconic Landing traffic plan.
Fort Corchaug: trail from New Suffolk Ave uncertain at this time.
Wickham Dike walking trail awaiting Wickham cousins' conference.
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2% Tax for Open Space: Properties under consideration for
inclusion in this new program trust be designated by the
appropriate committee NOW. If not on list, they cannot be
included for three more years. Expanded criteria for inclusion.
Yard Sales: Signs in violation and sales in violation.
Code enforcement appears weak on weekends when violations
most common.
Bicycle Safety: Town reed $1900. for bike safety program.
Looking to Bike Stop and Country Time Cycies for possible
programs.
The next meeting will be y~Z7 ~Qg '~ S:ODgW--
Respectfull submitted,
D.P.Moore, substitute note taker.