HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/2009October 5, 2009
To: Town Board
Fr: Phillip Beltz
Re: SEPTEMBER 2009 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR
Housing:
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Provided orientation for two new Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) members.
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Attended Code Committee regarding proposed HAC recommendations for accessory
apartments.
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With Town Attorney, reviewed proposed HAC changes and Town Board comments.
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Meetings with Peconic Landing regarding possible development of opportunities to
promote affordable senior housing.
Youth:
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Facilitated Youth Bureau Board meeting along with dissemination of minutes.
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Attended Suffolk County Youth Bureau Board meeting and Suffolk County Youth
Bureau Project Directors’ meeting.
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Facilitated Youth Advisory Council meeting along with dissemination of minutes-10
new members joined the YAC.
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Coordinating workshop to promote safe driving for teens.
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Met with sales representative of NY Islanders regarding possible incentives for Town
youth and citizens to attend games.
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Meeting with Mary Jo Weinig and Peconic Land Trust to discuss possible
development of community gardens to promote learning opportunities for youth,
seniors, businesses, etc.
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Attended 4EC meeting to present Youth Bureau mission and accomplishments.
Workplace Violence Prevention:
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With Sandi Berliner, coordinating dissemination of DVD for staff who did not attend
annual training. Additional coordination for Town’s anti-bias education training.
Loss Control Program and Executive Safety Committee:
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Facilitated committee meeting and dissemination of minutes. Furthered modification
of “Town of Southold Emergency Evacuation Policies and Procedures”.
Community Development Block Grant:
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Meeting with Jim McMahon re 2010 coordination of CDBG funding opportunities.
Comprehensive Plan:
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Meetings with Heather Lanza and Mark Terry in preparation of October 15 public
meeting to develop outline for proposed chapters, processes for public inclusion, etc.
Other:
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Meeting with superintendents of schools and Anti Bias Taskforce (ABTF) members
to develop survey to measure “perceptions of differences” for students and staff.
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Facilitated letter of support for ABTF grant submission to Long Island Community
Foundation to fund development and dissemination of survey.
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At request of Carolyn Peabody, met with ABTF with update of activities.
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Assisted with implementation of Deer Management forum.