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20]0 Southold Transportation Commission
November 23, 2009 Meeting Minutes
$outhold Town Clerk
Attendance:
Chairman Neb Brashich, Peter Harris, Jamie Richter, Margaret Brown, Heather Lanza,
Bob Feger, Frank Field, Tom Fox, Jim Baker-excused and Capt. Martin Fladey
Meeting called to order at 10:05 a.m.
Motion by Feger, seconded by Harris to accept the October Meeting minutes,
approved.
Planning Board Requests- 7-11 Project, Mattituck
Martin Sidor was present from the Planning Board requesting traffic input from the
Commission on the Mattituek 7-11 Project. Neb advised Mr. Sidor of the Commi~ion's
past actions and discussions on the project. Jamie Richter told Mr. Sidor that he felt the
Commission's rccommendafons regarding the 7-11 project's property will make it a
safer location and that there will be a business there regardless and traffic will have to be
addressed. The Commission members discussed the whole Factory Avenue traffic
congestion and agreed that this project should not be tied into the overall traffic
congestion issues of Factory Avenue. Mr. Sidor thanked the Commission and advised
that the Planning Board will address tonight at its meeting.
EETC Update
Neb read a letter from Councilman Thomas Wickham in which Mr. Wickham addressed
several fmai issues as a member including the 7-11 project, Champlin Place parking and
the EETC. Neb stated that he would remind the Supervisor that the Town Board should
designate another Town Board member to replace Mr. Wickham as a liaison to the
Commission.
Current Transportation Issues- Update
Southoid/Greenport Bus Shelters- Southold's shelter is still moving forward in
the schedule.
Orientation/Interpretive Signage project- The members reported back to Neb
on their projects of verifying the sample signs with the respective Hamlets. It was
suggested that G-reanport Village have someone do the work on their signs.
Crosswalk in Peconie- Letter distributed and read regarding same.
Traffic Light Request- CR 48 and Southold Town Beach- Letter distributed and
read regarding same.
CR 48 and Intersections with Tucker's Lane- Letter distributed and read
regarding same.
o CR 48 and Eastern Long Island Kampgrounds- Letter distributed and read
regarding same.
o CR 48~ Cox's Lane, Cutchogue- Neb reported that the upgrade to the traffic
signal had taken place as requested.
o Southwold Housing Project- Heather- no new developments.
o Shizen Project- East Marion- Heather- no new developments.
o Valero Service Station, Cutehogue- Heather- no new developments.
o Harbes Faro Winery Project- Heather- no new developments.
o Cutehogue Heritage Project- Heather- no new developments.
Old Business & New Business
The C~rand Avenue bridge project was discussed along with the complaints from local
citizens about the detour. Pete Harris advised the members that the problem with
materials being used at the sight has been resolved and work should be hack underway
shortly.
Neb suggested that the December meeting be canceled because of the holidays, which
was agreed upon by all members. Next meeting was set for January 25, 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Submitted by: Captain Martin Flafley