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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPD-07/10/2008Minutes of the July 10, 2008 meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattituck Park District, held in the office of the Veteran’s Park building at 1280 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Mattituck, New York, with Jerry Zuhoski, Chairman, Nicholas Deegan, John Cushman, Treasurer, Betsy Perkins, Secretary, Ed Grohoski, maintenance, Russ Williamson, Park District volunteer and other residenets of the District. Chairman Zuhoski called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. On a motion made by Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Nick Deegan and carried, the Minutes of the June 12, 2008 meeting of the Commissioners were approved as presented via email. The Treasurer’s report was read by John Cushman (see attached). Confirmation was received tht there is a contract at Bay Avenue with SCWA. On a Motion made by Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Nick Deegan and carried, the Treasurer’s report was accepted. John Bradley, Life Scout from Troop 39 informed the Board he was working on his Eagle project and would like to do something at the beach at the Lodge; namely construct a walkway over the dunes so that there would be access from the parking lot to the beach. He would like to include educational material to explain the effects the erosion is having at the beach. He did not have a proposal of what it would cost, but would like the District to offset the cost. Brief discussion followed about obtaining permits for same, if necessary. John would complete all the necessary paper work, permit applications and proposals and the work itself, but the District would have to be the applicant. Secretary and Ed Grohoski to coordinate with John and his mother who will be helping with the paper work. Ed Grohoski, gave his maintenance report which is attached, Stated that the work at Breakwater was 99% complete. Nick Deegan asked about the Love Lane work, Ed has not gotten to it yet. Possible to replace the planking only at this time. Gail Faircloth made the following report. Barbara Droskoski is requesting the use of the new building for lifeguard re-certification, 2 nights in August (3 & 4). All in agreement. rdth The East End Lioness donated $300.00 to MPD for the Scout Lodge. Secretary to send thank you note. Frank of Laurel, who is involved in the Children’s Youth Wrestling Group would like to host a fundraiser to benefit the group after hearing the coordinators/coaches lay out a substantial sum of money each year for kids that can’t participate due to monetary issues. Frank’s business is large mobile movie screen, like the one used on Love Lane for movie night. He would like to use on the Disricts property hich would interfere the least with neighbors in so much as the movie does not start until dark, approximately 9 p.m., lasting one and half hour. He would arrange for tickets to be pre- sold, raffle and all proceeds to go to the westling club. Thinking of a week nighttowards the end of August, with a rain date in September. It was suggested Aldrich Lane. Would need additional porta-potty, but no bleachers needed. Mr. & Mrs, McGreevey were in attendance inquiring as to the outcome of the April 11 th meeting with the Town and other agencies regarding the Mattituck Inlet dredging. Since Commissioner Tom McCaffery and the Distrcit’s attorney was not present, the Board did not have the back groud of what took palce at that meeting. The McGreevy’s were concerned that the District was not making an effort to find out what happened. Nick Deegan did state that as far as he knew, we were waiting to conference with Congressman Bishop and Assemblyman Alessi, but as of date, had not heard back. It was further stated that the problem has worsened; the businesses on the Inlet are being affected. Boats have run aground The Ary Corps was originally going move 91,000 cubic yards of sand, then it was reduced to 75,000, 50,000 and the last they were told it was reduced to 11,000 cubic yards. The homeowners are very concerned and would like the District to support the cause. Further discussion followed about the state of the Inlet now and what it was like in the past and what will happen in the future and the Districts position to support the Inlet dredging or keep the wide beach. Kevin Ferrell resident of 8 years also gave his support to the McGreevy’s. Chairman Zuhoski asked that the McGreevy’s return next month and at the time, Commissioner McCaffery will be present as well as the Districts attorney to report on the April 11 meeting. At the next meeting, possible a resolution could be passed to th support the McGreevy’s and take a more active role. Scott Bugdin, who owns & operates “hot dog trucks” came before the Board to inquire as to the possibility of bringing his truck to both Vets Beach and Breakwater beaches. He has his license in place, permit with the Town and Health Departments. After a brief discussion, Mr. Bugdin was instructed to contact the Clerk at the Office and obtain her permits. Tony Claudio, Commodore of the Mattituck Yacht Club approached the Board concerning the Yacht Club’s upcoming 100 anniversary in the 2010. It would be a th week long celebration with “North Amercians” (larger sun fish) attending, using the field as boat storage which would not cause any destruction to the field, since they were light. Would like to get the District involved. Real concern is the U bulkhead with drain pipe. Would require funds to repair. A brief discussion followed about what needs to be done and the Commissioners thanked Mr. Claudio for coming and asked him to keep the District advised as to the plans of the event. The commissioners then dicussed: The Aldirch Lane lighting project; The Planning Board is holding the Public Hearing on July 14, however, no decision will be rendered at that time due to an error in the th publication. It was hoped that the Planning Board will render a decision at their Special Meeting on July 28. It is believeved that ZBA has granted its approval. Concerns were th voiced about being able to pay for the lights once they are installed and being used, and about the placement of the lights. If any change was made now, nay need to go back to the Planning Board for site plan approval. The Yacht Club Bulkhead; there are concerns about who owns what section; The Trustees are conducitn a Site inpseciton and will be at the Yacht club to inspect. Nick Deegan then asked about thestaffing at the booths. Gail Faircloth advised that there are 2 girls staffing the booth Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday. Nick Deegan then asked about the Scouters Lodge, who owns it and is there a lease with the Scouts. Nick was informed that the District owns the building and there is no lease. Nick then asked about who governs the District’s policies; The Chairman, Jerry Zuhoski stated that it was the General Municpal Law. Nick then asked about bulkhead at Lvoe Lane and he wuld aske Bob Terry to look at it before the Trustees makes their inspection on 7/16 The Budget for 2009 was discussed; it was decided that the “little truck” Ed and the maintenance crew uses would be repaird (better on gas) and put back on the road; one of the Scout leaders agreed to do the work, the Distrit would just pay for the materials. He requested a key to the Scouts lodge for his use for his troopo meetings. He would be given a key. Jeff Standish of the Town offered to sell the District the to work on the fields for $3000; a new one would cost $12,0000. Ed reports that it doesn’t work properly. It may be able to be repaired. Jerry Zuhoski to ask Jim McMahon about the equipment, price to purchase from the Town and its condition. Possible remove one of the “porta-pottys” at Vets Beach. Betsy stated that the building was not always open for use of the bathrooms. Need to make Gail and Ed aware and the building was to be open during the beaches operating hours, then would be able to move one of the porta pottys to Aldrich Lane. Adjustments were to the proposed budget which does not see a tax increase. The 2009 proposed budget is attached. There being no further business to come before the Commissioners, a motion was made by Jerry Zuhoski, seconded by Nick Deegan and carried to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:00 Respectfully submitted by: Betsy Perkins, Secretary Mattituck Park District Attachments: Bill Register; Balance Sheet Maintenance report Proposed Budget for 2009