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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPD-04/09/2009 AGENDA Mattimck Park District Meeting Thursday, April 9, 2009 PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION WILL BE HELD AT THE END OF THE MEETING Presiding Commissioners Call to Order Approval of Minutes Treasurer's Report Clerk's Report Maintenance Report Nicholas Deegan, Chairperson Thomas McCaffery Doris McGreevy Nicholas Deegan, Chairperson Presented via email John Cushman Gail Faircloth Ed Grohoski OLD BUSINESS: · Voting Procedures · Bailie Beach Lodge - 1. Certificate of Temporary Residence 2. Amended rental policies and insurance requirements · Vets Building- DEC & Army Corp. Applications · Financial Audit - Resolution it 8 Authorizing the Retention of Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co to Conduct a Financial Audit of the Mattituck Park District · Cruise Night NEW BUSINESS · Ramp attendant - Resolution #9 Appointing Betty Tyler as Ramp Attendant · PUBLIC COMMENTSESSION RECEIVED JUN 2 2009 Southold Town Cler~ MATTITUCK PARK DISTRICT Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 9, 2009 Attendance Nicholas Deegan, Chairperson Thomas McCaffery, Commissioner Doris McGreevy, Commissioner Eileen Powers, Legal Counsel John Cushman, Treasurer Beverly Vlcek, Secretary Ed Grohoski, Foreman, Buildings and Grounds Call to Order Chairman Deegan called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Approval of Minutes Motion made by D. McGreevy, seconded by T. McCaffery, all in favor, and motion carded to approve minutes of the March meeting. Treasurer's Report J. Cushman submitted treasury reports, which included the Balance Sheet as of April 9, 2009, Aldrich Lane Lighting Capital Project report, and the Bill Register through this date for April. Three bills were added to the register; D. McGreevy $164.98, LIPA $407.81 and.Sprint/Nextel $135.57, bringing the total of April bills up to $8,284.79. The bills were reviewed at the work session on Monday, April 6, 2009. (Reports attached.) N. Deegan reported that LIPA will be crediting us $1,600 now that accurate meter readings have been submitted. E. Grohoski will call in meter readings from now on N. Deegan thanked D. McGreevy for her efforts in this regard. Motion by D. McGreevy, seconded by T. McCaffery, all in favor, and motion carded to accept the Treasurer's Reports and pay the current bills. Clerk's Report Reports submitted included Lodge rental reports for April, Scout procedures, and Park District calendar of events. (Reports attached.) Motion by N. Deegan, seconded by D. McGreevy, all in favor, and motion carried to accept the Clerk's Report. Maintenance Report E. Grohoski submitted and read into the record the April Maintenance Report. He informed that it is better to stay with the t-shirts we have, as we would need to do silkscreen for new ones. D. McGreevy reported that she had priced the Turface Pro League ballfield soil additive that T. McCaffery reported Gatz was to supply at a cost of $14.95/bag. She stated the 1 of 5 retail cost was $13.77/bag and suggested we get a couple of estimates in the future before we proceed. T. McCaffery replied that it is to be done with no labor cost to the MPD and that the price Gatz gave him was quoted fi:om the contractor. He questioned whether it was the same product, i.e., Red Pro League Turface. D. McGreevy replied it was the exact same thing and the MPD staffcould do the labor and put it on. T. McCaffery submitted that we do not have the proper machinery. D. McGreevy remarked that we paid for it anyway at a cost of $1,794 and suggesW, xl we get estimates rather than accepting first offer and maybe we would do better. Motion by D. McOreevy, seconded by N. Deegan, ail in favor, and motion carded to accept maintenance report. N. Deegan proposed we give the information on cost of product to the Gatz family for their future reference, and that he thanks them for donating their labor. VOTING PROCEDURES Attorney Powers reported she has spoken to Spencer Freedman of the Attorney General's Office and that their review is making progress, but no decision has been made. She informed that the AG's decision may affect other entities as well as ours. They are considering a few options and she suggested we give them more time and not do anything at this point. The legislation may affect ail Special Districts statewide or possibly just ours. She feels there should be an answer within the next 30 days. D. McGreevy thanked Attorney Powers for her efforts on an issue that is very relevant to the community. BB LODGE N. Deegan reported that we have received the Certificate of Temporary Residence. E. Grohoski asked if we received a copy of certificate for the basement. N. Deegan reported we had received it with the occupancy number set at 49. E. Grohoski stated that the fu'st floor assembly limit is 150 and new lighting would be needed for more occupancy. E. Powers asked if this was fi:om the Fire Department E. Grohoski replied it was from Southold Town Building Department fire insurance requirements. D. McGreevy reported on the new Bailie Beach rental policies. The rental period will be six hours, afternoon or evening. Cost will be dictated by the number of people. Cost for 25 people is $100; 50 people is $150; 75 people is $225; 150 people is $325. The renters' homeowner's policy must be coverage of $500,000. If aicohol is present, an umbrella policy of $1 million is needed, as an add-on to homeowners' policy. All information will eventually be contained on our website. She added that the six hours includes a four hour party with one hour set up and one hour breakdown. There will be a $50 charge for each additional hour. The Scouts are not included in this policy. 2 of 5 N. Deegan reported that ail inspections have been completed with the exception of one more inspection where a few items need repair. He proposed that we adopt our new policies at the next Commissioners meeting in May. VETS BUILDING N. Deegan reported that our applications have been submitted to the Suffolk County Health Dept., Department of Environmental Control and the Army Corps. of Engineers requesting approval for the proposed septic system. The process can take 3-4 months. FINANCIAL AUDIT Resolution 2009-8 was at this time read into the record by E. Powers. Motion made by N. Deegan, seconded by D. McGreevy, all in favor, and motion carried to enact Resolution 2009-8 AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF ALBRECHT, VIGGIANO, ZURECK & CO. TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE MATTITUCK PARK DISTRICT. CRUISE NIGHT N. Deegan informed that the Mattituck Fire Department is requesting the use of Vets. Park on Friday nights during the summer. He expressed concern over innuendos and rumors abounding since our last meeting and explained that there have been concerns over the FD's expectation of automatic approvai and a cavaiier attitude reference racing and aicohol. He feels these are legitimate concerns that the MPD has an obligation to address and we are getting unfair criticism. He wants to support a good cause, but needs to recognize that other groups in the community want use of the Park also, and indicated that 80% of Cruise Night participants are out-of-towners. He stated that the MPD would grant the use this year, but next year will take a look at the dates and maybe end it before Labor Day so that others have access. He submitted that if use is approved, the FD needs to know this is "their" event. They need to control the noise level and have respect for neighborhood. He expressed concern over the long term use of the picnic area. He indicated that at the last meeting the FD was requesting 8 weeks and now it is up to 14 and feels that is a big jnmp. M. Sweeney responded that the event goes from the 1st Friday in June to Labor Day and that this was a mlscommunication. N. Deegan responded that this request ties up the Park too long, but reaiizes the raffles are already printed and will grant permission to Labor Day, but needs to decide how many Fridays will be included. N. Deegan asked ifD. McCJreevy or T. McCaffery had any comments. T. McCaffery responded no. D. McGreevy responded that two of the issues brought up at our work session on Monday night were safety and the need for FD's assurance that they are in charge. She would like more information on how cars exiting will be handled and an assurance that participants know the FD is in charge and that FD personnel are identified- possibly a special FD shirt. She also requested a copy ora food permit from the Heaith Department. She indicated that N. Deegan had reviewed last year's minutes and there was a comment from the FD that they would not advertise the event, but there was a sign on the Main Road. She also noted that music was brought up for the first time, and would like to be 3 of 5 made aware of all info. She agreed that we support the FD and other community groups, but can't discriminate and give use to one group and not another. She stated that there is no policy forbidding repeated use, but it is a problem and shuts out anyone else from using the Park. She wants to be fair to ail. She feels the Cruise Night participants are cordial people. She would like to work out the kinks and needs to feel confident that it is being run smoothly & safely with the FD controlling traffic and water safety. She feels that the Monday night meeting with FD showed their willingness to work together. N. Deegan asked M. Sweeney if the FD had their meeting regarding number of nights being requested. M. Sweeney responded yes, and that they were requesting 14 nights. N. Deegan submitted that we would hold off on the vote until the Public Session part of our meeting was completed. NEW BUSINESS: RAMP ATTENDANT Resolution 2009-9 was at this time read into the record by E. Powers. N. Deegan informed that the position's job description was on file and will be added as an addendum to the minutes. Motion made by N. Deegan, seconded by T. McCaffery, ail in favor, and motion carried to enact Resolution 2009-9 APPOINTING BETTY TYLER AS RAMP ATTENDANT. This portion of the meeting ending at 7:42 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION Peter Young spoke in reference to the Voting Procedures. He appreciates the feedback reference the Attorney General. Absent a new rifling he hopes the MPD has set up a system as to who can vote and he thanked the Commissioners for their efforts. Denise Gehringer commented on her disappointment with the Easter egg hunt this year. A discussion followed between the Commissioners and D. Gehringer regarding how the event was nm. D. Gehringer questioned the feasibility of the new septic system at Veterans Park and how we would recoup our dollars. Christine Rivera and Peter Young suggested the rental dollars eventually would offset the cost. Commissioners Deegan and McG-reew responded that at least it could now be used and enjoyed by all. Russell Williamson questioned whether a plan had been set in place for Cruise Night. Brian Haas and Mike Sweeney from Mattituck Fire Department spoke to there being no problems last year. Charles Cali, Brian Wilson, Christine Rivera, Richard Zahra, Nancy Wells and Jim Wells ail spoke in support of the event. Vincent Tirelli, a Southold Town Police Officer spoke reference there being no tickets issued last year during that period, and; therefore, assumes no problems. A discussion took place regarding what assurances the Event sponsors could give as to control and safety. 4 of 5 Motion made by N. Deegan, seconded by T. McCaffery, ail in favor, and motion carded to permit the Fire Department use of Veterans Park for 12 Friday evenings with the stipulation that the "sign" be kept low key, that the event sponsors are responsible for event, and that proper insurance certificates and Health Department permits be made available. The permit will be issued by the Park District Clerk after approvai by Commissioners. Attorney Powers added that the 12 Fridays would end Labor Day, and we will count backwards to determine the beginning date. Christine Rivera asked when the MPD was going to clear Breakwater Beach of the large amount of debris present this year. N. Deegan responded that we will look into it this week. Brian Haas questioned whether a policy was in effect that requires a bid on the audit. Attorney Powers responded that it is a Professional Service, no bid is required and it is best handled by the Commissioners P. Young suggested the MPD enact bylaws to handle policies and procedures. T. McCaffery informed that there were bylaws, but they need to be updated. N. Deegan stated he has proposed a five-year maintenance plan. R. Williamson asked ifa decision on the locking of the gates at Vets. Park and Breakwater had been made. N. Deegan reported that we are keeping them open. D. Gehringer, P. Young and R. Williamson discussed the past problems- when gates were left open at night- of broken glass, vandalism, maintenance issues and complaints. N. Deegan again stated that we would be keeping the gates open. There being no further business to come before the Commissioners, a Motion was made by N. Deegan, seconded by T. McCaffery, ail in favor, and motion carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted Beverly V1 e~k, Secretary Mattituck Park District 5 of 5 Account A.200 A.201 A.205 Mattituck Park District Balance Sheet As of 4~9~09 Assets Account Name Cash Cash in Time Cash in MBINCLASS Total Assets Balance 915.06 659,918.11 126,233.96 787,067.13 Account A.021 A.022 A.026 A.630 A.909 Liabilities & Fund Balance Account Name NYS Tax Payable Federal Witholding FICA Tax Payable Due to Capital Fund Total Liabilities Fund Balance Balance 116.92 192.96 562.46 87~273.31 88,145.65 698,921.48 Total Liabilities plus Fund Balance 787,067.13 Date: ~/09/2009 'Rme: 1:39 PM Account Account Name Mattituck Park District P.O. Box 1413 Mat~tudc, New Yo~c 11952 Current Budg Month To Date Year To Date Remaining Budg A.1001 Real Property Taxes A.1090 Property Tax Interest A.2401 Interest &Eamings A.2440 Concession Rental A.2590 Beach Permits A.2655 Ramp Keys A.2701 Refunc~ Prior Yesr F_xp. A.2705 Gil~ & Do~aUons A.2771 Other Revenues A.599 Appropriated Fund Balance Total Revenues Exponditures A.5650.11 Ramp Attendant A.5650.12 Baach Attendants Total Parking Attendants Parks Payroll A.7110.12 Hourly Personnel Total Parks Payroll Capital Outlay A.7110.242 Site Improvements A.7110.243 Equipment Total Capital Outlay Contractual Expenses A.7110.411 Supplies & Matadals A.7110.410 Prompt Payment Discounts A.7110.412 Office StaUona~y A.7110.421 Telephone A. 7110.422 Elec~ic A.7110.423 Water A.7110.424 Gas (Propane) A.7110.431 Insurance A.7110.442 Site Maint/Fadllty Rprs A.7110.443 Equipment Repairs A.7110.451 Legal Council A.7110.452 Seo~tary A.7110.453 Treasurer A.7110.454 BeCdon Tellers A.7110.455 Commissioner Fees A.7110.461 Postage A.7110.462 Permits Total Conlractual Expense Beaches A.7180.11 Beach Manager A.7180.12 Ufeguards Total Beaches Employee Benefits A.9030.8 Social Security A.9050.8 Unemployment Insurance A.9060.8 Medical Insurance Total Emp~oyne Benefits Debt Service A.9310.6 Debt Pdndpal A.9310.7 Debt Service Interest Total Debt Service Total Expenditures 477,178.00 0.00 440,016.50 37,161.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 0,00 1,077.73 13,922.27 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 8,000.00 0.00 0.00 8,000.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.(30 0.00 1,447.42 -1,447.42 0.00 500.00 500.00 -500,00 7,000.00 975.00 3,730.00 3,270.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 100,000.00 608,928.00 1,475.00 446,771.65 162,156.35 6,000.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 8,500.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 14,500.00 0.00 0.00 14,500.00 115,000.00 3,281.00 21,729.51 93,270.49 115,000.00 3,281.00 21,729.51 93,270.49 85,000.00 0.00 2,900.00 82,100.00 7,000.00 456.34 45634 6,543.66 92,000.00 456.34 3,356.34 88,643.66 60,000.00 4,~03.97 10,310.27 49,689.73 -100.00 il.21 '5.22 "~.78 500.00 0.00 169.50 330.50 6,500.00 132.22 858.44 5,641.56 30,000.00 0.00 408.74 29,591.26 500.00 144.16 234.55 265.45 10,000.00 476.71 2,419.87 7,580.13 45,000.00 207.75 623.25 44,376.75 35,000.00 0.00 1,543.00 33,457.00 5,000.00 0.00 318.99 4,681.01 12,000.00 500.00 2,000.00 10,000.00 6,000.00 173,08 1,211.56 4,788.44 6,000.00 222.12 1,55~.84 4,445.16 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 SO0.O0 0.00 0.00 500.00 450.00 15.03 99.03 350.97 60,00 0.00 0.00 60.00 217,660.00 6,273.83 21,746.82 195,913.18 5,500.00 0.00 0.00 5,500.00 30,000.00 0.00 0.00 30,000.00 35,500.00 0.00 0.00 35,500.00 13,541.00 281.23 1,873.92 11,667.08 0.00 82.50 82.50 -82.50 16,000.00 1,158.96 4,635.84 11,364.16 29,541.00 1,522.69 6,592.26 22,948.74 95,000.00 0.00 0.00 95,000.00 9,727.00 0.00 863.50 8,863.50 104,727.00 0.00 863.50 103,863.50 608,928.00 11,533.86 54,288.43 554,639.57 Page no. 1 Bill Register April, 2009 Check No Payee 20908 Cablevision Riverhead 20909 CITGO Petroleum Corporation 20910 Tracy L Elmore 20911 Empire HealthChoice HMO, Inc. 20912 Gail Faircloth 20913 Gatz Landscaping, Inc. 20914 Griffing Hardware Co., Inc. 20915 Madam Supply Co. 20916 Mattituck Sanitation 20917 National Grid 20918 NY.S. Unemployment Insurance 20919 Orlowski Hardware Company, Inc. 20920 Eileen A. Powers 20921 Storr Tractor Company 20922 Home Depot Credit Services 20923 Eckert Oil Service, Inc. 20924 Suffolk County Water Authority 20925 The State Insurance Fund 20926 Bevedy Vlcek 20927 Verizon Date Amount 4/9/2009 100.65 4/9/2009 371.82 4/9/2009 400.00 4/9/2009 1,158.96 4~9~2009 8.98 4~9~2009 1,794.00 4~9~2009 468.23 4~9~2009 59.14 4~9~2009 387.34 4~9~2009 476.71 4~9~2009 82.50 4~9~2009 73.82 4~9~2009 500.00 4~9~2009 456.34 4~9~2009 46~43 41912009 716.60 41912009 144.16 4~9~2009 207.75 4~9~2009 91.43 4/9/2009 31.57 7,576.43 Mattituck Park District Aldrich Lane Lighting Capital Project Revenues Bud~let Actual Balance Description I Date Transfers from General Fund 39,000.00 39,000.00 Transfer from Operating 11/1312008 Sedal Bond Proceeds 199,800.00 199,800.00 BAN Proceeds 12/16/2008! Town of Southold 100,000.00 100,000.00 Town Grant 2/25/2009 I NYS Parks Department 50,000.00 Grant 3/12/2009 Totals 338,800.00 388,800.00 (50,000.00) Appropriations Bud~let Actual Balance Deschption Date '- Lights 338,800.00 Ward Associates #9 600.00 10% of Construction Admin 10/15/2008 Ward Associates #11 4,200.00 70% of Construction Admin 11/10/2008 Ward Associates #12 1,200.00 Final Construction Admin 12/10/2008 Welsbach #1 144,809.80 Payment Request #1 12/11/2008 Welsbach #1 (7,240.49) Retainage #1 12/11/2008 Welsbach ~ 159,012.20 Payment Request #2 12/15/2008 Welsbach ~ (7,950.61 Retainage ~ 12/15/2008 Wickham, Bressler, Gordon & Geasa, PI 211.28 Services on Grant Contract 12/15/2008 Wickham, Bressler, Gordon & Geasa, Pi 3,196.58 Services on Lighting Contract 12/15/2008 Hawkins, Delafield & Wood PC 3,437.93 Bond Counsel 2/12/2009 US Bank 50.00 Town of Southold - C/O 3/12/2009 Totals 338,800.00 301,526.69 37,273.31 Due from Operating Fund Retainage Due Welsbach 87,273.31 15,191.10 4/9/2009 April Report Aldrich Removed two trees from Basketball court. Raked in grass seed. Yacht Club Cleaned baseball field of weeds Bailey's G and S Water Service re energized water softener. Repaired door flame on fire door (furnace room.) Suffolk County Health Dept Inspection .(passed) few repairs pending Repair sheetrock wall between the two cub scouts storage areas (someone put a hole between areas.) Repair South Gutter. Veteran's Setup Easter Egg hunt. Breakdown Easter egg hunt Painted hallway. Love Lane Scraping ceiling in bathrooms repaired single float by ramp Bay Ave Installed RCA under bench dugout Misc. Completed Work on lawn tractors Boat Ramp keys are in Redid lock cylinder Love Lane Working on floats Requested Est. for new signage Looked into Inkspot for T shirts (Steve) said to stay with what we had RESOLUTION 2009-8 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE RETENTION OF ALBRECHT, VIGGIANO, ZURECK & CO TO CONDUCT A FINANCIAL AUDIT OF THE MATTITUCK PARK DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Board has determined that a financial audit of the Park District has never been performed either at the request of the Board of Commissioners or by the State; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that audits are an integral part of any government's system of checks and balances; and WHEREAS, an independent audit will provide an objective, independent review of the Park District program and thereby improve the fiscal management of the District; and WHEREAS, the Board has determined that good government warrants, and indeed requires, an independent audit; and WHEREAS, the firm of Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co., has been consulted, is experienced in conducting audits for local governments, and has agreed to conduct the audit at a cost of $12,000; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattituck Park District is authorized to retain Albrecht, Viggiano, Zureck & Co to conduct an audit of the Park District and expend the sum of $12,000 in connection with sanle. RESOLUTION 2009-9 RESOLUTION APPOINTING BETTY TYLER AS RAMP ATTENDANT WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has revised and set forth the job requirements for the position of Ramp Attendant and has kept same on file at the District office; and WHEREAS, such requirements have been reviewed with long-time employee Betty Tyler; now then BE IT RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Mattituck Park District is authorized to appoint Betty Tyler to the position of Ramp Attendant for a tem~ beginning May 1, 2009 through September 7, 2009 at an annual stipend of $2,675.00. Ramp Attendant Job Descri?tion--2009 To be on duty at the boat ra*,~p from 8AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays weekly i;~ginning May 1~ to Sept. 7t~. Cordially greet residents o~ ~¢ntry. Check all cars for MPD sti ?~rs. Sell boat ramp keys and stickers. Keep a log and record nun2)er of boats using ramp each day, fees collected, and other information regarding the b, ~t ramp area. Clean and maintain bath PETER A. YOUNG Assemblyman Marc S. Alessi 6t44 Route 25A Bldg. A, Suite 5 Wading River, NY 11792 631-929-5540 30 March 2009 Re: Mattituck Park District Voting Dear Marc, As you may know, my litigation with the Mattituck Park District (MPD) has quieted as a result of my defective service upon the respondents. It cost the MPD, I am told, approximately, $9,000 to defend an unresolved complaint. The actual issues have not been adjudicated. I have come to the conclusion that justice should be industrious as well as blind. Nonetheless, I would like to request that you introduce legislation to repudiate and amend certain parts of the NY State Law that "legalized" the park district and are the "bones of contention" in the on-going dispute. In the Laws of New York of 1941, Chapter 924, which repealed a prior law in its entirety, it states that "...legal voters of the district shall elect three resident taxpayers...one of whom may be a female over twenty-one years of age". The latter is clearly violative of both federal and state constitutional protections. It is an obscene relic of an earlier time. It is also the sole basis for the "bifurcation" imputed and alleged by MPD counsel in earlier briefs. Secondly, and of more interest to me personally, is the MPD's interpretation of the statute's language as establishing a "bifurcated" system of enfranchisement. They assert that only "resident taxpayers" may vote in budget or fiscal balloting in the MPD. Basically, the MPD interprets the term "resident taxpayer", nowhere defined in the statute, to mean property owner. Yet, they make that construct unabashed by principles of one person, one vote and in spite of previous acknowledgement of ambiguity in the statute as far back as 1978 (please see Wickham letter dated October 3 I, 1978, enclosed).. 2700 Bay Avenue Mattituck NY 11952 tel 631-298-4326 PETER A. YOUNG They then proceed dishonestly, illegally, and disingenuously to claim that they manage this construct by allegedly manually merging a list of registered voters in the MPD with a list of "property owners" to come up with those eligible to vote in any MPD budget/fiscal balloting. The big lie is that the list of so-called property owners furnished in their recent brief(and probably never developed or utilized in the 85 year history o£the MPD... until my complaint) is fatally deficient and probably fraudulent. Based upon my review of the so-called property owner list and analysis of US Census demographic information it excludes approximately 1400 persons from the eligible voter list. Most of those exclusions are the wives or partners of those owners listed. I recently reviewed the voting list of the last two fiscal/budget elections and found that, in spite of being certified by the election inspectors, the following discrepancies exist: In the May 12, 2008 bond issue ballot, 82 ballots were cast. I find that 31 of the ballots (38%) cast were made by individuals whose names are not on the so-called property list. This information is from documentation FOIL ed from the MPD. Absent some documentation of proof of ownership these voters' ballots should have been excluded and their inclusion may constitute election fraud. b) In the August 14, 2008 MPD Budget ballot, 51 ballots were cast. I find that 24 of the ballots (47%) were made by individuals whose names are not on the so-called property list. Source of information is the same as above and the conclusions therefore should be the same. c) Interestingly, these results seem to confirm my assertion that most of the wives of property owners are excluded from the so-called property list. In addition, the MPD in their construct, deny franchise for some 600 renting voters residing in the district, who, no doubt, pay property taxes through their landlords. I suspect many of these renters come from our minority community. I shall be reaching out to one of our minority churches to determine if they are aware of the consequences of this unlawful discrimination. Hence, the MPD, which has an abysmal voting participation to begin with, further disenfranchises up to 47% of the total eligible voters in the district. (1400 mostly wives plus 600 renters) of a total of 4700 residents over 18). Furthermore, as I stated to the Commissioners of the MPD in a recent meeting I shall refile my petition in the event I am denied voting in August of this year. This is not a good way to spend taxpayer money. Absent a change in their policy, I shall also demand that all voters in the August budget meeting be required to present bona fide proof of ownership of their residence since the list I have seen is bogus and its use may constitute serious election fraud.. 2700 Bay Avenue Mattituck NY 11952 tel 631-298-4326 PETER A. YOUNG All these reasons make it imperative that the NY State Legislature change the current statute to reflect the changes necessary for good governance in the 21st Century. In a sense, the MPD is a victim of flawed legislati~n enacted at the state level, it needs your help. Thanks for your past interest in this matter and I hope that you can agree to move this into the Assembly. Thank you Best regards, Peter A. Young enclosures 2700 B:¥' Avenue Mattituck NY 11952 tel 631-298-4326