HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/1966 MINUTES OF THE, MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
FISHEHS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
May 18, 1966
A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called by the Chairman
and held in the office of the Ferry District, May 18, 1966 at 5:15 P.M.
Present were Commissioners Baldwin, R. Doyen and P. Edmonds. W. Sinclair
Mgr.-Sec. was also present. Chairman Baldwin stated that the meeting was
called for the purpose of discussing the airport operation. He stated
that Mr. Rokita has done a lot for the District over and above his regular
duties ie: painting the entire hangar building, doing all grass mowing
cleaning up, etc. General discussion ensued on the duties of the attendant.
It was agreed that Mr. Rokita would keep all necessary records as prescribed
by the Mahager, that he would not operate any air taxi out of Elizabeth
airport and that he would abide by all hours of work. He was to be advised
of these conditions. The following resolution was introduced by the Chairman
and adopted by the unanimous afSfirmative vote of the Board of Commissioners
present as follows:
Commissioner Baldwin - Yes
Comm~issioner Doyen - Yes
Commissioner Edmonds - Yes
WHEREAS it is in the best interest of the Fishers Island Ferry District to
engage an airport attendant for the summer season of 1966
AND WHEREAS Edward Rokita of 23 Jaffe Terrace, Colchester, Connecticut has
applied for this oosition
AND WHEREAS Edward Roktta has served ~n bhis capacity for the past two years ir
an efficient and qualified manner
BE IT RESOLVED that Edward Roktta of 23 Jaffe Terrace, Colch~,ster, Conno
be engaged in the capacity of Airport Attendant effective June 7, 1966
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that compensation for this position shall be
$125.00 per week payable semi monthly.
The Board authorized the Electric Corpo to fix the runway lights, change
the wind gauges and to put up the wind socks at the airport. Letter dated
May 18, 1966 was read from the Harbor Food Super Market quoting a price of
$312o00 for a rubber tired trailer they would sell . Motion by Commo
Doyen and seconded by Comm. Edmonds that we accept th~s nriceo Motion
unanimously carried. Motion by Comm. Doyen and seconded'by Comm. Edmonds
that the quotation of Whaling City D~edge & Dock Corp. in the amount of
$1800 for~the removal of 12 fender piles and the installation of 12 new
fender piles at the Ferry Terminal Pier at Fishers Island be accepted°
Motion unanimousl?~ carried. Regarding the the theatre it was agreed to
open this June 26, 1966 Ch. Baldwin suggested that the Manager ask the
Fo I. Utility Company for a nrice to install and maintain a light in front
of the theatre for June - July and August. General discussion ensued on
freight and traffic handling at the Fishers Island Tez~minal. Letter dated
May 17, 1966 from the Junior Class requesting a candy concession at the theatr~
was read. The Board approved of this request.. The Mauager reported that
the mail contract expires June 30, 1966.It was the feeling of the Board
to maintain the same contract ~rice as the expiring Oneo. Motion by Com~o
Doyen and seconded by Comm. Edmonds that we renew the mall contract at
the exciting rate. Motion ~man!mouslv carri~do Chairman Baldwin stated
that the Supervisor and the Board would like to be present at the laying
of the keel of the new ferry. The Manager will advise when this will be done.
Motion made to adJour~ and unanimously carried at 6:40 P.M.
ipDroved~~.~ ~~/__~__ W. ~o Sinclair,Mgr.-Sec.
MINUTES 0F THE MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE
FI~S ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
June 2, 1966
A special meeting of the Board of Cozmntssioners of the Fishers Island Ferry
District was called by the Chairman and held in the office of the Ferry
District June 2, 1966 at 5:15 P.M. Present were Commissioners Baldwin,
Grebe, Foyle, Doyen, Edmonds and Wo C. Sinclair, Mgr.-Sec. The Minutes of
the meeting of May 5, 1966 were read and approved as read. Motion by Comm.
Grebe and seconded by Comm. Edmonds that we acdeDt the quotation of
Langley Fence Company on the installation of two gates in Mosquito Hollow
for the sum of $320. Motion unanimously carried. ~otion by Comm. Doyen
and Comm. Edmonds that vouchers ~10228 through#lO251 inclusive in the amount
of $11,102.21 representing the outstanding obligations of the Ferry District
for the month of May 1966 be paid. Motion unanimously carried. The follow-
ing resolution wes introd.~ced by Chairman Baldwin and adopted by the
unanimous affirmative vote of bhe Board of ~ommissione~s present as follows:
Comm. Baldwin Yes
Com~. Doyen Yes
Comm. Grebe Yes
Com~. Edmonds Yes
Com.m Foyle Yes
WHEREAS IT is in the best interests of the Fishers Island Ferry District
to engage employees for the stuumer operation of the theatre, Airport and
an employee to act as porter at the New London Dock
BE IT R}ESOLVED that the following people be engaged as follows:
Theatre
Edwin Homing, Fishers Island, N.Y. - S~pervisor, Cashier @ $~.00 per week
Richard So Baker, Fishers Island, N.Y. Receeatton Leader @ $~50 per show
Ernest Middleton, Fishers Island, NoY. Recreation Leader ~ $8.50 per show
Jo B. Hartsfield, Fishers Island, NoYo Recreation Leader @ $8°50 per show
Edmund White, Fishers Island, N.Y. - Clerical aid @ $5.00 per show
George K~ag, Fishers Island, NoY. - Labor @ $5.00 per show
Airport
Lawrence Horn, Fishers Island, N.Yo - Labor @ $1o75 hour, 36 hrs. per week
New London Dock
Thomas ~.~rphy, 20 Cedar Grove Ave., New London, Conn. -Watchman ~ $60.00
per week.
BE IT FURTH~R RESOLVED that subject appointments be effective June 7, 1966
and that compensation be payable on a semi monthly basis. Co~m. Doyen
suggested that we get a figure on filling the area in New Lonodn. Ch.
Baldwin suggested waiting to get the soundings first then we can get a
mo~e intelligBBt price. General discussion en~ued on the Sunday schedule°
Motion Made to adjourn and unanimously carried at 7:30 P~M.
ipprove~~ ~~ W. C. Sinclair, Mgr.-Seco L. S. Baldwin, Chairman