HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-10/11/2005 ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
October 11, 2005
4:30 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the
Meeting Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, NY. Supervisor Russell opened the meeting at 4:30
PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
William P. Edwards Town of Southold Councilman Present 4:30 PM
Daniel C. Ross Town of Southold Councilman Present 4:30 PM
Thomas H. Wickham Town of Southold Councilman Present 4:30 PM
John M. Romanelli Town of Southold Councilman Absent 4:30 PM
Louisa P. Evans Town of Southold Justice Present 4:30 PM
Joshua Y. Horton Town of Southold Supervisor Present 4:30 PM
Elizabeth A. Neville Town of Southold Town Clerk Present 4:30 PM
Patricia A. Finnegan Town of Southold Town Attorney Present 4:30 PM
I. REPORTS
1. 1. Recreation Department Monthly Report
August 2005
2. 2. Southold Animal Shelter Monthly Report
July 2005
3. 3. Southold Animal Shelter Monthly Report
August 2005
4. 4. Town Clerk Monthly Report
September 2005
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5. 5. Town Clerk Quarterly Report
3rd Quarter
6. 6. Programs for the Aging
September 2005 Events
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. FOR DISCUSSION
V. Minutes Approval
1.
RESOLVEDaccepts the minutes dated
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby :
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
? Vote Record - Acceptance of Minutes for August 2, 2005 7:30 PM
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Accepted
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Accepted as Amended Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
VI. Statement
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Welcome to the October 11, 2005 4:30 P.M. public meeting of the
Southold Town Board. Please rise and join with me in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. We
have a couple of public hearings on the docket this evening, they are, I believe to commence at
5:00. We have a number of items that are available for public review: communications, public
notices, reports, at the Town Clerk’s office which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to
4:00 PM. We invite the public to speak at these public meetings, to address the Town Board on
a wide array of items. The first opportunity to do so will be prior to the Town Board voting on
these resolutions we have before us this evening on our printed agenda. We also offer the floor
to the public to address the Town Board on public hearings, and then at the, just prior to the
conclusion of the public meeting, we offer the floor to the public to address the Town Board on
general town matters that are of importance to them. We ask that when you do address the Town
Board, that you do so from one of the two microphones located at the front of the room, stating
your name and address clearly so that we can have that incorporated into our public record. And
we move forward with approvals.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: At this point, I open the floor to the public to address the Town
Board on resolutions before us this evening. Would anybody care to address the Board? (No
response) We will move forward with the resolutions.
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After Resolution #650
JUSTICE EVANS: The next ones have to wait until after the hearings.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: That is correct. I believe our hearings are on for 5:00? Am I correct?
TOWN ATTORNEY FINNEGAN: Yes.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I will just take this opportunity to bring the attention of our people
who are here at the meeting and as well, those that watch this on public television, public access.
The Town recently, I believe we passed the resolution at the last Town Board meeting but we
have been awarded additional farmland preservation funding based on the strength of our
applications. And the applications process is a lengthy one. It is competitive throughout the
state and it is federal funding that is allocated to the state to be distributed to towns and counties.
And so far on Long Island, Southold Town is the, up until recently, was the only town in the past
three years to receive funding of this sort, farmland preservation, and only recently did
Riverhead start to be awarded these monies, so again, it really speaks to the strength of our
preservation program. The hard work that our Land Preservation Commission does, the skill
and expertise of Melissa Spiro and the commitment of the Town Board as well as each resident
that casts there, in the past and I am sure moving forward, casts their yes vote for ballot issues
for preservation. So, that is more good news that we have to look forward to, as another quarter
million dollars which will help us, help us a great deal. We have a few minutes prior to our
public hearing. I offer the floor to anybody that would care to address the Town Board on other
town related items. Ms. Wachsberger.
FREDDIE WACHSBERGER: Freddie Wachsberger, Southold Citizens for Safe Roads. I
wondered if there had been any movement on whether any motion has been on the Cross Sound
ferry?
SUPERVISOR HORTON: In short, we had the, in Executive Session, a brief Executive Session
discussion today on that matter and there are some final details within our legal counsels
paperwork that are going to be firmed up and then shortly action is going to be taken. Filed.
MS. WACHSBERGER: Is there some timing on this? I mean, some…
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would say within two weeks, I believe.
TOWN ATTORNEY FINNEGAN: Yeah.
MS. WACHSBERGER: And how will one know what has happened?
JUSTICE EVANS: I think once it is filed…
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Yeah, exactly. Once it is filed it is public information and we will
be happy to let you know.
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MS. WACHSBERGER: Okay, thank you.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Indeed. Are there other comments from the floor? (No response) If
not, we will take a 10 minute recess and reconvene at 5:00 for our public hearings.
* * *
The remainder of the meeting did not record on the tape. We are attempting to retrieve the
comments from the public from the video tape.
The following is a transcript of the resolutions that were adopted at this meeting.
VII. Resolutions
2005-618
CATEGORY:
Audit
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Approval of Audit Dated October11 2005
RESOLVED approves the audit dated
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
October 11, 2005.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-618
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
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??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-619
CATEGORY:
Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Set Next RegularTown Board Meeting 10/25/05
RESOLVED
that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, October 25, 2005 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 7:30 P. M..
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? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-619
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
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Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-652
CATEGORY:
Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Set Work Session for Budget Review October 14, 2005, 10:00 A.M.
RESOLVED
that the next Town Board work seesion be held on Friday, October 14, 2005, 10:00
a.m. at the Town Hall Annex for the purpose of Budget Review.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-652
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-620
CATEGORY:
Surplus Equip - Non Usable
DEPARTMENT:
Police Dept
Authorize and Direct the Town Clerk to Advertise Police Department Surplus Equipment is Available on
Www.Propertybureau.Com
RESOLVEDauthorizes and directs the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town Clerk to advertise that the Police Department will have surplus property available
for bid www.propertybureau.com (an online auction site)for a period of seventeen (17)
months
in both local newspapers for two (2) consecutive weeks
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-620
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Initiator
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Seconder
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Adopted as Amended
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??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
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2005-621
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Accounting
Salary Increase for FI Megan Bence
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby releases Megan Bence from
the position of seasonal clerk for Fishers Island Ferry District and appoints her to the position of
part time Clerk for the Fishers Island Ferry District effective September 15, 2005, at a rate of
$12.00 per hour.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-621
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Initiator
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Adopted as Amended
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??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-622
CATEGORY:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT:
Town Attorney
Authorizes and Directs Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to Enter Into an Intermunicipal Cooperation
Agreement with the Town of Shelter Island
RESOLVEDauthorizes and directs
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to enter into an Intermunicipal Cooperation Agreement with
the Town of Shelter Island
providing for the limited shared use of Southold’s wood grinder and
Shelter Island’s asphalt grinder, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-622
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-623
CATEGORY:
Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
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Grants Permission to the Mattituck Lions Club to Use Certain Town Roads for Its Annaul Halloween
Parade on Monday, October 31, 2005 At 6:00 P.M.
RESOLVEDgrants permission to the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Mattituck Lions Club to use the following roads for its Annual Halloween Parade on
Monday, October 31, 2005 at 6:00 PM
: Pike Street, Westphalia Avenue, Sound Avenue, and
Love Lane, Mattituck, provided they file with the Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate
of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured and notify Capt. Flatley
within ten (10) days of the approval of this resolution to coordinate traffic control.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-623
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-624
CATEGORY:
Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT:
Police Dept
Authorize and Direct Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to Accept the Donation of a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
for Use on Fishers Island
RESOLVED authorizes and directs
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to accept the donation of a 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass
, 4 door
sedan, color brown, in "as is" condition to be used on Fishers Island for the Fishers Island
Conservancy.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-624
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-625
CATEGORY:
Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT:
Planning Board
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Grant Permission to Senior Environmental Planner Mark Terry to Attend a NYS Community and
Waterfront Revitalizatin Conference Entitled “Heritage Centers & Corridors - Looking Back for the
Future” In Farmingdale, New York
RESOLVED grants permission to
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Senior Environmental Planner Mark Terry to attend a NYS Community and Waterfront
Revitalization conference entitled “Heritage Centers & Corridors – Looking Back for the
Future” in Farmingdale, New York, on October 19, 2005.
All expenses for registration,
travel and lodging (if necessary) to be a legal charge to the 2005 General Fund Part Town
(B.8020.4.600.200) budget.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-625
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Seconder
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-626
CATEGORY:
Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT:
Police Dept
Grant Permission to D/Sgt John Sinning and Det Steven Harned to Attend MAGLOCLEN Training
Seminar In Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
RESOLVED grants permission to
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Detective Sergeant John Sinning and Detective Steven Harned to attend a seminar on Sex
Crimes Training in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey sponsored by MAGLOCLEN,
commencing Wednesday, November 16 through Friday, November 18, 2005.
All expenses
for registration, travel and lodging to be a legal charge to the 2005 Police training line budget
A.3120.4.600.200.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-626
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Initiator
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
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2005-627
CATEGORY:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT:
Town Attorney
Authorize and Direct Supervisor Horton to Execute a Quitclaim Deed with Respect to the Easterly
Portion of Swamp Road
WHEREAS
, in 1969 the Town of Southold formally abandoned a roadway known as Swamp
Road in Cutchogue that had never been developed; and
WHEREAS
, in 1973 the Town of Southold quit claimed the westerly portion of Swamp Road to
the adjacent property owner, but neglected to do so with regard to the easterly portion; and
WHEREAS
, the owners of the easterly portion of Swamp Road have been assessed and are
paying real property taxes to the Town of Southold on that portion; now, therefore,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED
, that Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton of the Town of Southold is
hereby authorized and directed to sign a Quitclaim Deed with respect to the easterly
portion of Swamp Road
, to the current adjacent property owners to the east.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-627
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Seconder
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-628
CATEGORY:
Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Grant Permission to Terry Van Etten, Site Manager and Jean DeLorme, Neighborhood Aide, to Attend
the Career Track Supervisory Training In Hauppauge, New York
RESOLVEDhereby grants permission toTerry
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
Van Etten, Site Manager and Jean DeLorme, Neighborhood Aide, to attend theCareer
Track Supervisory training
in Hauppauge, New York on Wednesday, November 16, 2005.
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The registration fee of $258.00 for both attendees, and shall be a legal charge to the Southold
Town Senior Services 2005 budget line number A.6772.4.600.500.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-628
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
?
Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Voter
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-629
CATEGORY:
Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Grant Permission to Jean DeLorme, Neighborhood Aide, to Attend the Geriatric Care Manager
Certificate Education and Training Program Sponsored by Stony Brook University, Manhattan Campus,
New York
RESOLVEDgrants permission toJean
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
DeLorme, Neighborhood Aide, to attend the Geriatric Care Manager CertificateEducation
and Training Program sponsored by Stony Brook University, Manhattan Campus, New
York
, November 3 – 7, 2005. All expenses for registration, travel and lodging to be a legal
charge to the 2005 Programs for the Aging budget A.6772.4.600.500.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-629
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-630
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Recreation
Authorize and Direct the Town Clerk to Advertise for the Position of Part Time Clerk Typist In the
Recreation Department
RESOLVED authorizes and directs the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town Clerk to advertise for the position of part time clerk typist in the Recreation
Department
, 3.5 hours a day, 17.5 hours/week
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? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-630
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-631
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Release Jean Rocco From Position of PT Mini Bus Driver and Appoint to PT Food Service Worker
RESOLVEDreleases Jean Rocco from
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
the position of Part-Time Mini Bus Driver
at the Human Resource Center and be it further
RESOLVEDappoints Jean Rocco to the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
position of a Part-Time Food Service Worker
for the Human Resource Center, effective
October 10, 2005, at a rate of $11.28 per hour.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-631
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Seconder
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Voter
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-632
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Release Signorini From Position of Home Health Aide and Appoint to the Position of Senior Citizens
Aide II
RESOLVEDreleases Elizabeth
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Signorini from the position of Part-Time Home Health Aide
, and be it further
RESOLVEDappoints Elizabeth
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Signorini to the position of Senior Citizens Aide II
for the Human Resource Center, effective
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October 12, 2005, at a rate of $12.51 per hour.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-632
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
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Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
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Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-633
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Appoint Beverly J. Norkelun to the Position of a Part-Time Home Health Aide
RESOLVEDappoints Beverly J.
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Norkelun to the position of a Part-Time Home Health Aide
for the Human Resource Center,
effective October 12, 2005, at a rate of $11.28 per hour.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-633
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-634
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Authorize and Direct the Town Clerk to Advertise for the Position of a Full Time Temporary Assistant
Cook
RESOLVED authorizes and directs the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town Clerk to advertise for the position of a full time temporary assistant cook
for the
Human Resource Center in both papers for two (2) consecutive weeks.
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? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-634
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Initiator
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-635
CATEGORY:
Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Modify the 2005 General Fund Whole Town Budget - Human Resource Center
RESOLVEDmodifies the 2005 General Fund
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Whole Town budget as follows:
FROM
:
A.6772.4.100.500 Programs for the Aging $500.00
Motor Vehicle Parts/ Supplies
TO
:
A.6772.4.600.500 Programs for the Aging $500.00
Seminars & Training
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-635
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-636
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Accounting
Approve a Request for Extension of Leave Without Pay for Shannon Yalcin for an Additional Six (6)
Months
RESOLVEDapproves an extension of
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Shannon Yalcin’s request to extend her leave without pay for 6 additional months from
stst
October 1 through April 1 of 2006
under Section 18 of the CSEA contract. Such leave will
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be granted without benefits and upon expiration of such period of leave of absence the employee
shall be restored to same or comparable position of employment if same is available.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-636
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Voter
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-637
CATEGORY:
Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT:
Human Resource Center
Modify the General Fund Whole Town 2005 Budget - HRC, Data Processing
RESOLVEDmodifies the General Fund Whole
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town 2005 budget as follows:
To:
Revenues
:
A.2750.60 Programs for the Aging
Other Agency Grants $5,000.00
To:
Appropriations
:
A.1680.2.400.450 Data Processing
PC Peripherals $2,325.00
A.1680.2.400.440 Data Processing
Personal Computers $2,675.00
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-637
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-638
CATEGORY:
Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT:
Town Attorney
Authorize and Direct Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to Execute the Agreement for Service and Statement of
Work Between the Town of Southold and HTE VAR, LLC
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RESOLVEDauthorizes and directs
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton to execute the Agreement for Service and Statement of Work
between the Town of Southold and HTE VAR, LLC
to install a new server and migrate from
current server for Town Hall, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
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Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Initiator
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-639
CATEGORY:
Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT:
Solid Waste Management District
Modify the 2005 Solid Waste District Budget
RESOLVEDmodifies to the 2005 Solid
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Waste District budget, as follows:
To:
Appropriations
SR.8160.1.100.200 Personal Services – Overtime Earnings $ 3,000.00
SR.8160.4.100.200 Diesel Fuel $ 10,000.00
SR.8160.4.100.550 Komatsu Payloader $ 2,000.00
SR.8160.4.100.650 Town Garbage Bags $ 15,000.00
SR.8160.4.100.800 Maint – Facilities/Grounds $ 6,000.00
SR.8160.4.400.820 Plastic Recycling $ 1,500.00
SR.8160.4.600.300 Travel Reimbursement $ 250.00
From:
Appropriations
SR.8160.2.400.575 Lawn Mower $ 5,000.00
SR.8160.4.400.675 Repairs CAT 816B Compactor $ 3,000.00
SR.8160.4.400.810 C&D Removal $ 12,750.00
SR.8160.4.400.825 Glass Removal $ 2,000.00
SR.8160.4.500.100 NYS DEC Environmental Monitor $ 5,000.00
SR.8160.4.500.150 Groundwater Monitoring $ 10,000.00
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Seconder
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-640
CATEGORY:
Petty Cash
DEPARTMENT:
Solid Waste Management District
Increase the Petty Cash Fund of the Solid Waste Management District
RESOLVEDincreases the petty cash
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
fund of the Solid Waste Management District from $600.00 to $700.00.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Voter
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Initiator
2005-641
CATEGORY:
Authorize to Bid
DEPARTMENT:
Solid Waste Management District
Authorize and Direct the Town Clerk to Advertise for Bid the Sale of Excess Gravel
RESOLVED authorizes and directs the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town Clerk to advertise for bid the sale of excess gravel
at the Southold Town Transfer
Station.
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Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Voter
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-642
CATEGORY:
Official Paper
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DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
The Suffolk Times is Hereby Designated, Effective October 11, 2005 As the Official Newspaper
RESOLVEDThe Suffolk Times, a newspaper regularly published in the Town of Southold,
that
which has been entered as a second class mail matter, be and the same is hereby designated,
effective October 14, 2005 as the official newspaper
of the Town of Southold for the publication of
notices, resolutions, ordinances and other matter required to be published.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Initiator
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-643
CATEGORY:
Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Grant Permission to Town Clerk Elizabeth Neville and Network Systems Administrator Lloyd Reisenberg
to Attend Seminars on GIS Geographic Information Systems Sponsored by the New York State Archives
RESOLVEDhereby grants permission to Town
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
Clerk Elizabeth Neville and Network Systems Administrator Lloyd Reisenberg to attend
seminars on GIS Geographic Information Systems sponsored by the New York State
Archives
on October 12, 2005 and November 2, 2005 in Hauppauge, New York. Travel shall
be by Town car. A grant application will be applied for in the 2006-2007 grant cycle to initiate
the use of credit cards for payment of services and permits in the Town Clerk’s Office and Town
Taxes in the Receiver of Taxes Office.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-644
CATEGORY:
Proclamation
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DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Proclaim October 10-17, 2005 ARCHIVES WEEK In the Town of Southold.
WHEREAS
, archives help us anchor our rapidly changing society in the stream of time,
document our stewardship of the present, and remind us of our accountability to future
generations, and
WHEREAS
, archives are central to research and education, both now and in the future, and
WHEREAS
, the archives of our governments protect the rights of citizens, support the effective
operation of government, and document the evolution of our democracy, and
WHEREAS
, archives are essential to understanding the diversity of our society and the
development of our private and non-profit organizations, and
WHEREAS
, the sound election, preservation, accessibility and broad use of archival records are
vital to the present and future citizens of the Town of Southold, and
WHEREAS
, greater public awareness of archival conditions and increased support for archival
programs in the Town of Southold is urgently needed, and
WHEREAS
, the second week in October is being celebrated statewide as NEW YORK
ARCHIVES WEEK, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVEDproclaims October 10-17,
, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
2005 ARCHIVES WEEK in the Town of Southold.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
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2005-645
CATEGORY:
Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Appoint Michelle Martocchia to the Position of a Clerk Typist for the Town Clerk’s Office
RESOLVEDappoints Michelle
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Martocchia to the position of a Clerk Typist
for the Town Clerk’s office, effective October 27,
2005, at a salary of $31,359.26 per annum.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Voter
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-646
CATEGORY:
Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Modifiy the 2005 General Fund Whole Town Budget - Town Clerk
RESOLVED modifies the 2005 General
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Fund Whole Town budget, as follows:
TO:
A.1410.2.200.300 Filing Equipment $1500.00
FROM:
A.1410.2.100.300 Chairs $1000.00
A.1410.2.200.200 Tape Recorders 500.00
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Initiator
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-647
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CATEGORY:
Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Grant Permission to the Cutchogue Fire Department to Use Town Roads for Its Annual Halloween
Parade In Cutchogue on October 31, 2005
RESOLVEDgrants permission to the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Cutchogue Fire Department to use the following roads for its Annual Halloween Parade in
Cutchogue on October 31, 2005
beginning at 6:00 PM:
Depot Lane
New Suffolk Road
provided they file with the Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the
Town of Southold as an additional insured and notify Capt. Flatley within ten (10) days of the
approval of this resolution to coordinate traffic control.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-648
CATEGORY:
Seqra
DEPARTMENT:
Town Attorney
Determine that the Local Law Entitled “A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to Chapter 37” is a
Type II Action Pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations, and is Not Subject to Review.
RESOLVEDdetermines that the local
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
law entitled "A Local Law in Relation to Amendments to Chapter 37" is a Type II action
pursuant to SEQRA rules and regulations, and is not subject to review.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Initiator
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Voter
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Voter
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Seconder
????????
Joshua Y. Horton Voter
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2005-649
CATEGORY:
Legislation
DEPARTMENT:
Town Attorney
Determined that the Proposed Local Law Entitled "A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to Chapter
97", is an Unlisted Action, and Will Not Have a Significant Impact on the Environment, and Adopt a
Negative Declaration Pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations for the Proposed Local Law.
RESOLVEDhas determined
, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, as lead agency,
that the proposed Local Law entitled "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter
97", is an Unlisted action, and will not have a significant impact on the environment
, and be
it further
RESOLVEDadopts a Negative
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Declaration pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations for the proposed Local Law.
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? ? ? ?
William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Initiator
??
Adopted as Amended
????????
??Thomas H. Wickham Seconder
Defeated
??
Tabled ????????
John M. Romanelli Voter
??
Withdrawn
????????
Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-650
CATEGORY:
Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Enact the Local Law Entitled, “A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to Chapter 37”
WHEREAS
, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
A Local Law in
County, New York, on the 19th day of September, 2005 a Local Law entitled “
relation to Amendments to Chapter 37
” and
WHEREAS
the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
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RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the Local Law
A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 37
entitled, “” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. _16_ 2005
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 37”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose – In order to promote the effective enforcement of the laws protecting the
Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas within the Town of Southold, it is necessary to make amendments
to the penalties provision of Chapter 37. These amendments are intended to clarify and
strengthen the criminal penalties associated with violations of this law.
II. Chapter 37 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§37-47. Penalties for Offenses.
A violation An offense of a provision of this Chapter is hereby declared to be an offense
is a violation punishable by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) or
imprisonment for a period not to exceed six (6) months, 15 days or both. Each day’s on which
such continued violation of this Chapter occurs will constitute a separate additional violation.
Nothing herein will shall be construed to prevent the proper local authorities of the Town from
taking such other lawful actions or proceedings as may be necessary to restrain, correct or abate
any violation of this Chapter.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this law
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
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This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided
by law.
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William P. Edwards Voter
?
Adopted
????????
Daniel C. Ross Seconder
??
Adopted as Amended
??????????
Defeated Thomas H. Wickham Initiator
??????????
Tabled John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
2005-651
CATEGORY:
Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT:
Town Clerk
Enact Amendments to Chapter 97
WHEREAS
there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New
A Local Law in relation to
York, on the 19th day of September, 2005 a Local Law entitled “
Amendments to Chapter 97
” AND
WHEREAS
the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were be given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVEDENACTS
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby the Local Law
A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 97
entitled, “” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. _17_ 2005
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 97”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
Section I. Purpose
In early 2004, an updated Chapter 97 of the Town Code was adopted by the Town Board. The
amended chapter was designed to provide necessary regulation of wetlands and natural resources
throughout the Town of Southold. It has become necessary to make additional amendments to
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the Code to ensure for the residents of the Town both a clear understanding of the Code and
continued protection of the natural resources. The amendments include addition of and
amendment to several definitions, reduction in fee for administrative permit, a fee of $50.00
associated with pre-application site visits, establishment of a dock and float fee, elimination of
the notice of violation, and a codification of Trustee policies designed to protect the wetlands and
natural resources of the Town.
Section II. Chapter 97 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§ 97-11. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall
have the meaning given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the present
tense include the future; words used in the plural number include the singular number; and words
used in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not directory.
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION (C & D) DEBRIS – Includes but is not limited to waste cement,
concrete, masonry work, brick, tile, sheetrock, plaster, wood shingles and the like and rubble resulting
from remodeling, demolition, repair and building of structures.
HOMEOWNERS’ OR HOMES ASSOCIATION – A community association, including a condominium
association, which is organized in a residential development in which individual owners have a shared
interest in the responsibility for open space or facilities.
MATERIAL – Soil, sand, stone, gravel, clay, bog, peat, mud or any other material, including
liquids, organic or inorganic.
NON FERTILIZER – Not to include the use of fertilizers of any type.
OPERATIONS –
A. The removal of material from wetlands or otherwise within Trustee jurisdiction.
B. The deposit or discharge of material on wetlands or otherwise within Trustee jurisdiction.
C. The deposit or discharge of material on any area that results in the transport of said materials into
wetlands or otherwise within Trustee jurisdiction.
D.C. The erection, construction, alteration or enlargement of any building, dock, pier, wharf, bulkhead,
jetty, groin or other structure, temporary or permanent, on wetlands, or otherwise within the
Trustees jurisdiction.
E.D. Removing or otherwise affecting the growth of plants in wetlands or otherwise within Trustee
jurisdiction.
STRUCTURE – Any object constructed, installed or placed in, on or under land or water, including but
not limited to a building; permanent shed; deck; in-ground and aboveground pool; garage; mobile home;
road; public service distribution, transmission or collection system; tank; dock; pier; wharf; groin; jetty;
seawall; bulkhead; breakwater; revetment; artificial beach nourishment; boat rack; trellis; arbor; gazebo;
walkway; statue; sculpture; stairs; or any addition to or alteration of the same.
WETLANDS (FRESHWATER) –
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A. "Freshwater wetlands" as defined in Article 24, Title 1, § 24-0107,
Subdivisions 1(a) to 1(d) inclusive, of the Environmental Conservation Law
of the State of New York; or
B. All lands and waters in the town which contain any or all of the following:
(1) Lands and submerged lands commonly called "marshes," "swamps," "sloughs," "bogs"
and "flats" supporting aquatic or semi-aquatic vegetation of the following types:
(a) Wetland trees which depend upon seasonal or permanent flooding or sufficiently
water-logged soils to give them a competitive advantage over other trees, including,
Acer rubrumSalix sppPicea
among others, red maple (), willows (.), black spruce (
marianaQuercus bicolorFraxinum pennsylvanica
); swamp white oak (), red ash (), black
Fraxinus nigraAcer saccharinumUlmus
ash (), silver maple (), American elm (
americanaLarix laricina
) and larch ();
(b) Wetland shrubs which depend upon seasonal or permanent flooding or
sufficiently water-logged soils to give them a competitive advantage over other shrubs,
Alnus sppCephalanthus occidentalis
including, among others, alder (.), buttonbush (),
Ilex verticillataChamaedaphne calyculata
common winterberry () leatherleaf (), and
Rhododendron viscosum
swamp azalea ();
Typha spp
(c) Emergent vegetation, including, among others, cattails (.),
Pontederia cordataScirpus sppPeltandra
pickerelweed (), bulrushes (.), arrow arum (
virginicaSagittaria sppPhragmites australis
), arrowheads (.), common reed (), wildrice
Zizania aquaticaSparganium sppLythrum salicaria
(), bur-reeds (.), purple loosestrife (),
Decodon verticillatusAlisma plantago-
swamp loosestrife () and water plantain (
aquatica
);
(d) Rooted, floating-leaved vegetation, including, among others, water-lily
Nymphaea odorataBrasenia schreberiNuphar spp
(), water shield () and spatterdock (.);
Lemna spp
(e) Free-floating vegetation, including, among others, duckweed (.), big
Spirodela polyrhizaWolffia spp
duckweed () and watermeal (.);
(f) Wet meadow vegetation which depends upon seasonal or permanent flooding or
sufficiently water-logged soils to give it a competitive advantage over other open land
Carex sppJuncus spp
vegetation, including, among others, sedges (.), rushes (.), cattails
Typha sppLeersia oryzoidesPhalaris
(.), rice cut-grass (), reed canary grass (
arundinaceaDecodon verticillatusEleocharis spp
), swamp loosestrife () and spikerush (.);
Sphagnum
(g) Bog mat vegetation, including, among others, sphagnum mosses (
sppAndromeda glaucophyllaChamaedaphne calyculata
.), bog rosemary (), leatherleaf (),
Sarracenis purpureaVaccinium macrocarponV.
pitcher plant () and cranberries ( and
oxycoccos
); or
(h) Submergent vegetation, including, among others, pondweeds
Potamogeton sppNajas sppUtricularia spp
(.), naiads (.) bladderworts (.), wild
Vallisneria americanaCeratophyllum demersum
celery (), coontail (), water
Myriophyllum sppChara sppNitella spp
milfoils (.) muskgrass (.), stonewort (.),
Elodea sppPolygonum amphibium
water weeds (.) and water smartweed ().
(2) Lands and submerged lands containing remnants of any vegetation that is not aquatic or
semiaquatic that has died because of wet conditions over a sufficiently long period, provided that
such wet conditions do not exceed a maximum seasonal water depth of six feet and provided
further that such conditions can be expected to persist indefinitely, barring human intervention.
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(3) Lands and waters substantially enclosed by aquatic or semiaquatic vegetation as set forth
in Subsection B(1) or be dead vegetation as set forth in Subsection B(2), the regulation of which
is necessary to protect and preserve the aquatic and semiaquatic vegetation.
(4) The waters overlying the areas set forth in Subsection B(1) and (2) and the lands
underlying Subsection B(3).
§ 97-12. Declaration of Policy, Jurisdiction and Setbacks.
C. Jurisdiction: The following areas are subject to protection under Chapter 97 of the Code of Southold.
(1) Any freshwater wetland, tidal wetland, beach, bluff, dune, flat, marsh, swamp,
wet meadow, bog, or vernal pool;
(2) Any creek, estuary, stream, pond, canal, or lake;
(3) Land under water;
(4) Land subject to tidal action;
(5) Land within 100 feet of the areas listed above.
D. Setbacks: The following minimum setbacks apply to any and all operations proposed on residential
property within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees:
(1) Wetland Boundary
(a) Residence – one hundred (100) feet;
(b) Driveway – fifty (50) feet;
(c) Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) – one hundred (100) feet;
(d) Septic tank – seventy five (75) feet;
(e) Swimming Pool and related structures – fifty (50) feet;
(f) Landscaping or gardening – fifty (50) feet;
(g) Placement of C&D material- one hundred (100) feet;
(2) Bluff Line
(a) Residence – one hundred (100) feet;
(b) Driveway – one hundred (100) feet;
(c) Sanitary leaching pool (cesspool) – one hundred (100) feet;
(d) Swimming Pool and related structures – one hundred (100) feet;
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to waive or alter these setbacks where site-specific and/or
environmental conditions justify such action.
§ 97-13. Exceptions.
A. The provisions of this chapter shall not affect or prohibit nor require a permit for the following:
(7) The ordinary and usual maintenance or repair of a man-made pond as defined
in (§ 97-11). This exception does not apply to filling of unlined manmade
ponds.
(8) Proactive restoration or enhancement projects conducted in cooperation with
the Trustees including, but not limited to, salt marsh restoration, eelgrass
plantings or other vegetative enhancement work
(9) Installation or burial of a residential propane tank within 100 feet of wetlands
in an existing, established yard area when more appropriate upland
placement is not possible
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B. Nothing contained in this section shall alter the jurisdiction of the Southold Town, Board of
Trustees.
ARTICLE II, Permits
§ 97-20. Permit procedures.
B. Administrative Permit.
(2) The following operations will be considered for Administrative review:
(j) The construction of a permitted bulkhead, which is to replace an
existing functional bulkhead, subject to the following:
[3]Any such activities shall require the addition of a non-turf buffer
area not to exceed twenty (20) feet wide as defined in (§ 97-11).
(k.) Minor changes to existing, valid Trustee permits. The Trustees reserve
the right to determine whether the changes qualify for Administrative
review.
§ 97-21. Application.
A. Contents of Application. A permit may be issued upon the written, verified application of the
person proposing to perform operations on wetlands. Six (6) Three (3) copies of the complete application,
including all written descriptions, pictures and surveys, shall be submitted to the Clerk. Such application
shall contain the following information:
(8) Such application shall be accompanied by a survey and topographical map,
created no more than one (1) year prior to the date of application, with contours at
two-foot intervals, showing all wetlands within a two hundred foot (200’) radius of
the area from which the removal or in which the deposit of materials is proposed, or
in which structures are to be erected, certified by a registered land surveyor or
registered professional engineer, licensed by the State of New York. Such survey and
topographical map shall show the soundings of the area in which operations are
proposed to be conducted. The horizontal control of said survey shall be based on an
approved local coordinate system. The vertical control for elevations shall be based
on the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum.
(18) A completed Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Consistency Assessment Form.
§ 97-22. Fees.
A. Every application for a permit filed with the Clerk shall be accompanied by a filing fee of two
hundred fifty dollars ($250), which includes the first site visit, no portion of which shall be refundable.
The fee for an Administrative permit shall be fifty dollars ($50). For structures that have been previously
built without a permit the fee will be doubled. If a pre-application site visit is requested, the feel shall be
fifty dollars ($50).
E. Dock and float fee: Every application for a new dock or float shall include a fee equal to $3/ft of
linear length for residential docks and $3ft for commercial docks. Commercial docks are any structures
that are rented, leased or otherwise used to generate income including, but not limited to, those structures
located on properties zoned M1 and M2.
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§ 97-23. Processing of application.
A. Pre-Submission Conference. Applicants are encouraged to schedule a voluntary Pre-
submission site visit to discuss the proposed operations with the Board. Discussions in the field
are purely advisory and non-binding but this meeting is intended to facilitate communication
between the applicant and the Board. There will be a fifty dollar ($50) no fee for this
conference.
§ 97-25. Contents of permit.
Each permit issued hereunder by the Clerk pursuant to a resolution of the Trustees shall be valid for a
period of two (2) years from the date of approval. Said permit may be renewed for two consecutive one
year periods at the discretion and review of the Board. Each permit shall state the following:
K. A statement that: “The permittee is required to provide evidence that a copy of this
Trustee permit has been recorded with the Suffolk County Department of Real Properties Office
as a notice covenant and deed restriction to the deed of the subject parcel. Such evidence shall
be provided within ninety (90) calendar days of issuance of this permit”
§ 97-27 Construction and Operation Standards
A. General. The following standards are required for all operations within the jurisdiction of the
Trustees:
(4) Fences. In general, fences are prohibited from beaches and wetland areas. Trustees
reserve the right to permit erection of a fence where the applicant has shown that there is a need to protect
their private property. In these rare cases, Oonly split rail fences are allowed on beaches. Fences on
beaches Such fences shall be perpendicular to the waterline and not be closer than ten (10) feet to MHW.
Only one posted sign per one hundred (100) linear feet of fence is allowed. Posted signs shall be o larger
than twelve (12) inches by twelve (12) inches square.
(6) Decks and platforms. No decks or platforms shall be permitted on or nearbluffs. Platforms
associated with stairs may not be larger than thirty-two (32) square feet sixteen (16) square feet
(8) No structures on beaches, bluffs or dunes unless approved by the Board at its discretion based on their
site inspection.
B. Shoreline Structures.
The following standards are required for all operations relating to shoreline structures on residential
properties. Operations conducted on properties zoned M1 or M2 may be given greater flexibility in these
requirements given the water dependent nature of their use.
(1) Bulkheads, Retaining Walls, Revetments and Gabions.
(a) Only in place replacement of existing functional bulkheads (as defined in § 97-
11) is permitted. In-kind replacement relates to the position and dimensions and does not
necessarily require or allow for the use of the same materials. At their discretion, the
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Board may allow for a one time projection of the replacement structure seaward of the
original, only if such placement will not project the proposed structure seaward of
adjacent, neighboring structures and if the proposed installation is in close proximity to
the original structure. Any subsequent repair or replacement following the first
replacement requires the structure to be built on or landward of the original structure.
(b) Bulkheads on the Sound shall only be permitted when the likelihood of extreme
erosion is demonstrated and it shall not increase erosion on neighboring properties.
(c) Bulkheads on the Sound must be armored with stone.
(d) All bulkhead construction and renovation work requires the establishment of a
permanent non-turf buffer as defined by § 97-11.
(e) Retaining walls are not permitted unless excessive erosion can be demonstrated.
(f) In order to prevent the release of metals and other contaminants into the wetlands
and waters of Southold, the use of lumber treated with chromated copper arsenate (also
known as "CCA"), creosote, penta products or homemade wood preservatives is
prohibited for use in sheathing and decking. Preservatives of any type including but not
limited to those listed above cannot be applied to any bulkheads, retaining walls or
revetments after installation. These restrictions so not apply to structures proposed
landward of the wetland boundary. Encapsulated pilings or native non chemically treated
(untreated) lumber only should be used in sensitive areas.
(g) The use of tropical hardwoods is not permitted unless it is certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council or similar organization.
(h) New bulkheads in creeks and bays are prohibited, unless the operation involves
construction of a low-sill bulkhead.
(i) Machine excavation is prohibited in tidal and freshwater wetland areas.
(j) Individual residential stairs are prohibited on bluffs if the property is part of an
association that maintains a common stairway within a reasonable distance.
(k) No discharge pipes are allowed out of or over bulkheads unless permitted by the
Trustees.
(l) Lighting: Any and all lights associated with bulkheads, retaining wall or poles in
Trustee jurisdiction must be directed on the subject structure and not out into the adjacent
wetland, waterway or property. Lights shall not be on unless the waterfront is in active
use.
(m) Backfilling: Only clean sand can be used for backfilling in eroded and excavated
areas as well as behind new and repaired bulkheads. Garbage, asphalt,and C&D
materials are strictly forbidden for use as backfill behind bulkheads.
C. In Water.
The following standards are required for all in water operations adjacent to residential properties.
Operations conducted on properties zoned M1 or M2 may be given greater flexibility in these
requirements given the water dependent nature of their use.
(1) Jetties and Groins.
General Rules
(a) Only low-profile jetties as defined in § 97-11 will be permitted
(b) Only in place replacement of existing low-profile functional jetties and groins (as
defined in § 97-11) is permitted.
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(c) Pre-backfilling of jetties and groins may be required.
(d) In order to prevent the release of metals and other contaminants into the wetlands
and waters of Southold, the use of lumber treated with chromated copper arsenate (also
known as "CCA"), creosote, penta products or homemade wood preservatives is
prohibited for use in sheathing and decking. Preservatives of any type including but not
limited to those listed above cannot be applied to any jetty or groin after installation
(e) The use of tropical hardwoods is not permitted unless it is certified by the Forest
Stewardship Council or similar organization.
(f) No new jetties or groins will be permitted unless the work results in a net
decrease in the total number of jetties in the subject area.
(g) All applicants for jetties and groins extending across the foreshore shall be
required to give and maintain a public passing way, on the upland, not less than five (5)
feet in width, to enable persons to pass and repass over said structure by steps or a ramp
allowing pedestrian passage
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(2) Docks
(a) Standards for Residential and Commercial Docks
It shall be the policy of the Town of Southold that all docks shall be designed,
constructed and located so as to reduce a dock's potential adverse impacts to navigation,
public safety, waterway congestion, access to public trust lands and water, and natural
resources and habitats. The following standards will serve as a basis for granting,
denying, or limiting permits for the construction of docks.
11. Personal watercraft or “jetski” floats cannot be added to any float,
stairway, or dock. without a Trustee Permit.
12. Lighting: Any and all lights associated with docks, floats or poles must
be directed on the subject structure and not out into the adjacent wetland,
waterway or property. Lights shall not be on unless the dock is in active use.
13. Utilities and Water: If power and/or water are to be installed on a dock,
plans for the installation must be provided to the Trustees at the time of
application. Installation of such amenities on an existing permitted dock requires
obtaining a permit amendment from the Trustees.
(b) Dock Locations and Lengths
1. No dock shall be erected or extended if, in the opinion of the Trustees,
such structure would adversely affect navigation, fisheries, shell fisheries, scenic
quality, habitats or wetland areas.
2. Within creeks and other narrow waterways, no dock length shall exceed
1/3 the total width of the water body. Determination of the length of the dock
must include the dimensions of the vessel.
3. Prohibited Locations and Activities
[a] Given the unique and sensitive natural environmental
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characteristics described in the Town of Southold Local Waterfront
Revitalization Plan and the New York State Department of State
Significant Habitat descriptions, no new docks will be permitted, over
vegetated wetlands or such that it causes habitat fragmentation of
vegetated wetlands, in Downs Creek, Hallocks Bay, Hashamomuck
Creek and Pond and West Creek
[b] Machine excavation is prohibited in tidal or freshwater wetland
areas.
[c] Placement of fence, mesh or other material preventing passage
under docks is prohibited.
[d] No fFloating docks, other floats, and dock components, and duck
blinds or boats shall not be stored on tidal wetlands, other intertidal areas
or freshwater wetlands.
(c) Regulations for the Placement and Configuration of Docking Facilities
1. Residential Docks:
[a] Only one dock or mooring is permitted per residential lot.
[b] If any part of a residential dock structure includes a float or
floating dock, the float or floating dock portion shall be designed so that,
with the exception of the pilings,
1. it is no larger than six (6) feet wide and twenty (20) feet
long except on Fishers Island if the need is demonstrated;
2. no part of the floating dock will contact the bottomland
during a normal low tide.
[c] In determining the permitted length of a proposed residential
dock the Trustees shall seek to maintain lengths consistent with the other
docks (i.e., pier line) in the waterway which meet the requirements of
this law.
[d] Pilings shall not project more than three (3) feet above the
surface of a dock or catwalk unless a need for greater height is
demonstrated.
[e] All excess fill from installation of pilings must be removed from
tidal or freshwater wetland area on the same day as installation and
disposed of in an approved upland disposal area.
[f] Tie off poles associated with residential docks will only be
permitted to secure one (1) vessel. If the dock utilizes a float the poles
shall not project farther seaward than the outer edge of the float. If a
float is not used the pole(s) can be situated seaward of the end of the
dock sufficient to secure the vessel.
[g] Only one hand rail is permitted on a residential dock unless the
need for two is demonstrated. Rails shall not be higher than three (3)
feet above the surface of the dock and posts shall not be placed closer
than 6 feet on center or larger than 4”x 4” in dimension.
[h] Residential catwalks and ramps are limited to four (4) feet in
width.
[i] Residential boatlifts, floating or fixed, are prohibited.
ARTICLE III, Administration and Enforcement
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§ 97-31. Coordination and Enforcement
The Director of Code Enforcement and/or the Bay Constable are responsible for coordination and
enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. The Director of Code Enforcement and Bay Constables
have the authority to issue violations of this Chapter.
§ 97-32. Notice of violation.
A. Whenever the Director of Code Enforcement or Bay Constable have reasonable grounds
to believe that operations regulated hereby are being conducted in violation of the provisions of
this chapter or not in compliance with a permit issued pursuant to this chapter, he may notify the
owner of the property, or the owner's agent or the person performing such operations, to suspend
all operations; and any such person shall forthwith cease operations until such notice of violation
has been rescinded.
B. Such notice shall be in writing, shall specify the violation and shall state the conditions,
which must be complied with and the time within which compliance must be completed before
operations may be resumed. Such notice shall also inform the person to whom it is directed of his
right to apply for a hearing before the Trustees, as hereinafter provided.
C. Such notice shall be served upon the person to whom it is directed by delivering it to him
personally or by posting the same in a conspicuous place on the premise where operations are
being conducted and mailing a copy thereof to such person by certified mail to his last known
address.
D. The Director of Code Enforcement or Bay Constable may extend the time of compliance
specified in the notice of violation where there is evidence of intent to comply within the time specified
and conditions exist which prevent immediate compliance.
E. In the event that the person upon whom a notice of violation has been served shall fail to comply
with said notice within the time specified therein or within the time specified in any extension of time
issued by the Director of Code Enforcement or Bay Constable, any permit issued to such person pursuant
to this chapter shall be deemed revoked.
F. It shall be unlawful for any person served with a notice of violation pursuant to § 97-31C to fail
to comply with such notice.
§ 97-33. Hearing on violation.
A. Any person affected by a notice of violation issued pursuant to the preceding section hereof may
request and shall be granted a hearing before the Trustees, provided that such person shall file a written
request therefor with the Clerk within 10 days after service of the notice of violation. Such request shall
have annexed thereto a copy of the notice of violation upon which a hearing is requested and shall set
forth the reasons why such notice of violation should be modified or rescinded.
B. The Clerk shall present such request to the Trustees at its next regular meeting. The Trustees shall
set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the person requesting the same at least five days'
notice of the time and place thereof.
C. At such hearing, the person requesting the same, or his representative, shall be given an
opportunity to show cause why such notice of violation should be modified or rescinded. After such
hearing, the Trustees may sustain, modify or rescind such notice of violation, or revoke any permit
previously issued, and shall specify the reasons therefor.
D. The notice of violation for which a hearing is requested shall continue in effect pending the
hearing and determination of the Trustees.
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§ 97-34. Compliance requirements and penalties for offenses.
A. It shall be unlawful for any carter, owner, occupant, builder, architect, contractor or their agents
or any other person to fail to comply with any provisions of this chapter or to fail in any manner to
comply with a written notice, directive or order of the Director of Code Enforcement or Bay Constable or
to conduct any operation in a manner not in compliance with a permit issued pursuant to this chapter.
B. For each offense against any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulations made pursuant
thereto, or failure to comply with a written notice or order of any Director of Code Enforcement or Bay
Constable within the time fixed for compliance therewith, the owner, occupant, builder, architect,
contractor or their agents or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in the commission of any
such offense or who shall fail to comply with a written order or notice of the Director of Code
Enforcement or Bay Constable shall be subject to the following fine schedule. Each day on which such
violation occurs shall constitute a separate, additional offense.
(1) Failure to obtain a permit. Any person conducting operations within the
jurisdiction of the Trustees without first obtaining a permit according to the
procedures outlined in this chapter shall be subject to fine of not less than $1,000 and
not more than $4,000 or a term of imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15) days nor
more than six (6) months, or both;
(2) Failure to comply with the terms of a permit. Any person failing to comply
with the terms of a permit shall be subject to fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000.
For each subsequent offense, the violator shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine
not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 or a term of imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15)
days nor more than six (6) months, or both;
(3) Failure to heed a cease and desist order. Any person conducting operations
in direct contradiction to the terms of a cease and desist order shall be subject to fine of not less
than $1000 and not more than $2,000. For each subsequent offense, the violator shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 or a term of
imprisonment of not less than fifteen (15) days nor more than six (6) months, or both;
(4) Restoration. In lieu or in addition to these punishments, any offender may be
punished by being ordered to restore the affected wetland to its condition prior to the
offense. Any such order shall specify a reasonable time for the completion of such
restoration, which shall be effected under the supervision of the approving authority.
The Trustees reserve the right to require specific re-planting and restoration methods
including specific survivability and success criteria.
(5) Mitigation. When on-site wetlands restoration and creation may be
unfeasible due to technical or other constraints, other mitigative measures such as off-site wetland
restoration or creation may be required.
C. No new permits will be issued to any carter, owner, occupant, builder, architect,
contractor or their agents if they are named as defendants in an outstanding or unresolved
wetland violation.
D. In addition to the above-provided penalties, the Trustees may also, if authorized by the Town
Board, maintain an action or proceeding in the name of the town in a court of competent jurisdiction to
compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
III.Severability.
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If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this law
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IVEffective date
.
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided
by law.
? Vote Record - Resolution RES-2005-651
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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William P. Edwards Voter
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Adopted
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Daniel C. Ross Seconder
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Adopted as Amended
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John M. Romanelli Voter
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Withdrawn
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Louisa P. Evans Voter
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Joshua Y. Horton Voter
VIII. Public Hearings
1. Motion To:
Motion to recess to Public Hearing
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
RESOLVEDbe and hereby is declared
that this meeting of the Southold Town Board
Recessed in order to hold a public hearing.
2. Set October 11, 2005 At 5:00 P.M., As the Time and Place for a Public Hearing on a Local
Law Entitled, “A Local Law In Relation to Amendments to Chapter 37”
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Louisa P. Evans, Justice
SECONDER:
Thomas H. Wickham, Councilman
AYES:
Edwards, Ross, Wickham, Evans, Horton
ABSENT:
John M. Romanelli
3. Set October 11, 2005 At 5:05 Pm, Southold Town Hall, As the Time and Place for a Public
Hearing On” a Local Law In Realtion to Amendments to Chapter 97”
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
William P. Edwards, Councilman
SECONDER:
Daniel C. Ross, Councilman
AYES:
Edwards, Ross, Wickham, Evans, Horton
ABSENT:
John M. Romanelli
IX. Motion To:
Adjourn Town Board Meeting
COMMENTS - Current Meeting:
RESOLVED
that this meeting of the Southold Town Board be and hereby is declared adjourned at
__________ P.M.
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Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
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