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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes of Meeting held
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman (7:37 p.m.)
Ray Huntington Chris Baiz
Lillian Ball Eric Keil (7:50 p.m.)
Maureen Cullinane
Members Absent: Monica Harbes
Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison
Barry Novick, Associate Broker for Corcoran Group Real Estate
Nancy Cervelli, Associate Broker for Corcoran Group Real Estate
Commencement:
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The meeting began at 7:05 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
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Acceptance of meeting minutes from March 31, 2009 and April 14, 2009
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Maureen Cullinane, to adopt the March 31, 2009
Land Preservation Committee meeting minutes.
Motion carried: 4/0 (Chris Baiz & Eric Keil abstained as were not present for 3/31/09 LPC meeting)
MOTION made by Lillian Ball, seconded by Eric Keil, to adopt the April 14, 2009 Land Preservation
Committee meeting minutes as amended.
Motion carried: 6/0
Applications and Inquiries:
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ACKERMANN PROPERTY
SCTM #: 1000-101-2-4 Zoned: A-C
Location: 13452 CR 48, Mattituck F/Wet: 0
Total Acreage: 5.054 acres (existing survey) M/Wet: 0
CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes
SCTM #: 1000-108-3-7 Zoned: A-C
Location: 13936 CR 48, Cutchogue F/Wet: 0.6
Total Acreage: 57.60 acres (GIS 56.15 acres) M/Wet: 0
CPF: Yes Subdividable: Yes
Property listed again. Scheduled appointment with Broker at 7:45 p.m.
Barry Novick and Nancy Cervelli from Corcoran Group Real Estate were invited to the LPC meeting
to discuss the Ackermann property that is on the market for sale of fee title. Barry Novick has been
appointed by the Court Receiver to be the official broker for the sale of these parcels and has a one
year exclusive to find a buyer. The asking price is $2,895,000. He stated that neighbors are now
starting to show a little interest. All valid offers have to be made through Barry Novick to be presented
to, and accepted by, the Court Receiver.
Melissa explained that development potential is limited as there are two access points by right-of-
ways of unknown widths, one crossing over the LIRR tracks from County Rd 48 and another from
Main Rd through another property to the south. Fields are currently planted in neglected grapevines.
Committee showed an interest in exploring options to preserve this farm utilizing the voter approved
$4 million bond that can be used to purchase fee title to a farm for resale, once development rights
are stripped off parcels. Committee discussed potential to subdivide restricted farmland into small
farm parcels.
MOTION made by Eric Keil, seconded by John Sepenoski, to direct Melissa Spiro to commission an
appraisal on the Ackermann properties for fee title purchase.
MOVE TO HOLD ACTING ON MOTION – made by Ray Huntington, further discussion ensued, and
Ray withdrew his move to hold action.
Motion carried: 6/0
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LAUREL LAKE - Reviewed info from Jim McMahon re: grant.
LPC would like to see an overall concept plan for Laurel Lake Preserve, rather than a list of possible
uses/expenses for the awarded grant. LPC would prefer that no work be done on pavilion at this
time. LPC would like to review the grant proposal wording and award to determine what extra grant
funds can be used for. LPC would like to set aside time devoted to “stewardship & management
planning” during next LPC meeting for further discussion of stewardship of Laurel Lake Preserve and
other Town-owned open space parcels.
John Sepenoski reported that contractor hired for demolition and clean-up at Laurel Lake Preserve
appears to be complying with set plans for removal of old buildings, bath houses, pavements, etc.
The dilapidated dock will not be removed by contractor and remains the Town’s responsibility.
General Land Preservation Items:
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FINANCIAL “LP SNAPSHOT” UPDATE
Ray Huntington explained LP Snapshot and its various categories. Questions raised as to how much
is owed on each bond and what annual expenses are for principal and interest.
The members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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MELISSA SPIRO’S STATUS REPORT [executive session re: status of offers]
Confidential status report was distributed and updates discussed.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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LPC MEETING PROTOCOL – per Melissa Spiro
Suggestions for keeping LPC meetings running smoothly and on track were made:
No food to be brought to meeting.
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Break time, if necessary, will be called by LPC Secretary Melanie Doroski,
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sometime around 8:30 p.m. after completion of a project discussion item.
Melissa Spiro will make project presentation without interruption, followed by around the table
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LPC question & answer period, round table discussion, motions, vote.
Melissa’s staff reports and minutes from previous meeting will try to be made available prior to LPC
meeting for review by committee members. It is strongly suggested that reports be read in their
entirety and members are urged to contact Melissa for any clarification/or additional information prior
to the meeting. Appraisals can be taken home or reviewed in Melissa’s office by any committee
member.
Melissa’s door is open to any LPC committee member who wants further project/topic information or
wants a synopsis of a missed LPC committee meeting.
John Sepenoski, Chairman, stated that he found Melissa’s staff reports valuable for current status
and project refresher and recommended that all committee members make time to read her reports
prior to LPC meetings in the hope that this may cut down on lengthy meeting hours.
Addition to Agenda:
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Beach Clean-Up - per Al Krupski, Town Councilman
Town Board has agreed to allow Coastal Steward Adopt-A-Beach Program to organize beach clean-
ups within the Town. Al asked for a list of Town owned parcels/preserves, or other recommended
beach areas, that could benefit from this service.
Next Regular Meeting:
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The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Hall
Conference Room. (as of 4/29/09 – LPC meeting will be held in the Annex Executive Board
Room)
Eric Keil will not be able to attend LPC meetings scheduled during May 2009.
Chris Baiz would like to add Assistant Town Attorney’s memo re: Stewardship of Custer Preserve to
next LPC agenda for review and discussion.
Adjournment:
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m. by the six attending members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary