HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/27/2009Southold Transportation Commission
July 27, 2009 Meeting
Attendance:
AUG 2 4 2009
Chairman Neb Brashich, Councilman Tom Wickham, Peter Harris, Jamie Richter, Frank
Field, Tom Fox, Jim Baker, Bob Feger, Margaret Brown, Heather Lanza and intern Peter
Shembry.
Meeting called to order at 1005 hrs.
Motion passed to approved June's monthly meeting minutes
Greenport New Representative- Bob Feger
Crreenport Village resident, Bob Feger, was introduced as the newly-appointed Village
representative to the Transportation Commission by Neb.
EETCUpd~e
Neb reported on his most recent EETC meeting and the Volpe study and report was
discussed, including the MTA's segment's breakdown. Neb read a letter from Tom Neely
which summarized the progress of the council toward their transportation goals for the
East End. Margaret added that she feels the council is making progress and that Volpe is
moving closer to a transportation plan that will work for both the North and South Forks.
(A discussion ensued regarding the importance of making any newly elected officials of
the Town aware of the work being done toward a regional plan by the Transportation
Commission.)
Supervisor's Requests Review
No Parking Request Along Cox Neck Rd, Mattituck A letter was read from a resident of
Cox Neck Road, Mattituck requesting that the Town erect NO PARKING signs in t~ont
of her and her neighbor's properties because of the parking associated with the
Strawberry Festival and similar events held in the area. After a discussion, Neb requested
the Police Department look at the issue along with Pete Harris and himself and report to
the Commission with its results. The Commission also requested to see how the police
department prepares for special events and traffic plans and has the oppommity for input
on the plans. Capt. Flatley will bring traffic plans to Commission for review upon
request.
MPH Signage Review Request- New Suffolk A copy of an email was read regarding a
question as to the placement of speed limit signs in New Suffolk. Pete Harris stated that
yellow speed signs with a "suggested" speed were placed in certain neighborhoods and
this was probably what was being referred to. Heather to respond back to the complainant
with an explanation.
Neb reports receiving a call from the NYS DOT regarding the letter Neb sent requesting
an appearance by the DOT for a meeting to demonstrate traffic options for Cutchogue
Village traffic patterns. The DOT rep stated they will not be coming to do a presentation
on this matter but they will work with whatever Southold Town officials want done with
traffic control. Councilman Wiekham suggested the Town sponsor a meeting for
stakeholders, Town Board, Commission members and the public to discuss the traffic
Planning Board Request- Additional Review of 7-11, Mattituck
No major plan changes were proposed by the Commission.
Current Transportation Issues - Heather Lanza
Southold Greenport Bus Shelters Update- No updates other than attempting to finalize
location for Southold Village site.
Orientation/Interpretive Stgnage Project- Phase II design and contract documents are
ongoing.
Bridge Improvement Project- Project is on seheduie
Southwold Housing Project- Nothing new on project
Shizen Project- Nothing new on project.
Valero $ervice Station Project- Board is still in the middle of its review.
Harbes Farm Winery- Still working to complete the site plan with the Harbes family.
Cutchogue Heritage Project- Involved in lawsuit- no movement.
Crossing for Students at 7-11, Greenport- This topic is dropped at this time.
Old Business
Councilman Wickham handed out an informational buitetin on the impact of constructing
roundabouts to deal with traffic.
Councilman initiated a discussion of the issue of parking at farm stands throughout Town
and advised .the Commission that the Town Board will not take up this issue again for
discussion. Councilman Wickham suggested that the Commission speak individually
with Town Board members on the topic and also suggested that the Police Depa~hnent
should take a lead role in revisiting this issue of parking. Councilman Wickham
suggested that the farm stand parking draft by Jim Baker be presented to Chief Cochran
and he contact the Town Board with his opinion.
Pete Harris requested an update on the NO PARKING request for Champlin Place in
Greenport that was discussed several months ago. Neb agreed to contact the Town
Attorney's Office to check on its progress.
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Pete Harris presented a letter with a map from a Pequash Avenue, Cutchogue resident
requesting that two intersections along Pequash Ave. be designated as four-way stop
intersections in an effort to slow speeding vehicles on this roadway. After a brief
discussion, it was agreed that there should be a petition, with a majority of members of
this community signing, for the installation of these intersections' traffic control and then
re-submitted.
Nest Meeting: August 24, 2009
Submitted by: Capt. M. Flatley
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