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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLP-10/10/1991October 10, 1991 SOUTHOLD TOWN LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Present were: Art Ross, Chairman Dick Ryan, Member Gerry Dennehy, Member Bud Cybuiski, Member Charles Lauer, Member John Simicich, Member Doug McGahan, Member Ruth Oliva, Councilwoman Judge Edwards, Councilman Art called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. and began the meeting with the following quote from Margaret Meade: "As a people, we have developed a life-style that is draining the earth of its priceless and irreplaceable resources without regard for the future of our children and people all around the world." The Minutes of the August 4, 1991 meeting stand as read. Art requested from John Cushman a summary of expenses and the balance available for the Open Space Program since the bond was passed in 1987: Revenues Bonds Authorized Expenses To Date: Secretarial S6cial Security Tax Appraisals Concept Plan - Cove Beach Bonding Rees Property Acquisition Less: Total Expenses to date 4,863.72 344.76 3,850.00 S,000.00 18,161.15 141,796.50 $1,750,000.00 174,016.13 Balance Remaining $1,575,983.87 -2- A motion was made by Charlie Lauer, seconded by Bud Cybulski and passed for payment of Andy Stype's bill for $1,000.00 for the appraisal on the Timothy Coffey property. Judge Edwards spoke regarding the Hiram F. Moody farm on Fisher's Island. He showed on the map exactly where the Moody property was located next to Isabella Beach and said that the public could walk from the ferry slip, which is about a mile, and enter through the gate. It was suggested by the committee to the Judge that perhaps Mr. Moody would like to sell the development rights (open space). Art raised the question as to whether the Town would be subject to FIDCO covenants and re- strictions if the fee were acquired. It was also suggested that Mr. Moody consider a conservation easement. The Judge will pass on to Mr. Moody the committee's suggestions. The committee next discussed the Joseph LaColla Estate parcel. Art said he had spoken to Mr. Cuddy, who is representing the estate, who believes that there are 14 buildable acres and 16 acres of wetlands. Art then spoke with Valerie Scopaz, who suggested that the owners should have a new survey done, which would be more realistic about the yield. Mr. Cuddy told Art the owners are most reluctant to pay for a survey. The com- mittee will discontinue consideration of this land. Gerry Dennehy went to look at the Cassidy property on Albertson Lane. The property really isn't in agriculture this year and is not attractive to farming. It is a combination of residential and industrial zoning. This property would be more likely to be open space but it is inaccessible. Bud will check to see if this property has been farmed and will report back to the committee. The committee just received copies of the Timothy Coffey appraisal (Peconic-17 acres). Gerry Dennehy stated that the Farmland Committee had a request for review of this property. It seems they are interested in selling the development rights on this property so that they can use this money to buy more land nearby. The committee will explore this appraisal more closely before any action is taken. The committee discussed the Kaplan property in Mattituck. This parcel is adjacent to the Carey Tank property and is zoned Mil (Marine). This is not. typical open space. It is more appropriate for marine parkland. Art will write to Mr. Kaplan letting him know the committee's opinion. Regarding the Courtenay property in Mattituck., Art will let Mr. Courtenay know that we will put his application on hold until we see about future funding through the bond issue. -3- After reading Mr. Celentano's article in the paper, Art sent him a Land Preservation application. Art will contact Mr. Celentano and see if he has a figure in mind before we go any further with his application. Art will let Mr. Uhl know that we are still keeping his property on our agenda. It is being leased by the Wickhams as an apple orchard. It is a very attractive parcel of land, appraised at $486,000. The committee endorsed the idea of a Farmer's Bill of Rigl~ts, with certain qualifications. With no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjoured at 10:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Joyce M. Wilkins, Secretary Southold Land Preservation Committee