HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-10/10/2000SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
OCTOBER 10, 2000
WORK SESSION:
Present: Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Justice Louisa P. Evans, Councilman William D. Moore,
Councilman Brian G. Murphy, Councilman Craig A. Richter, Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville,
Town Attorney Gregory Yakaboski.
Absent from work session: Councilman John Romanelli
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: At this time we have an Unsafe Building Hearing. Therefore, I
will call the regular meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. May I have a motion to recess for this public
hearing?
On motion by Councilman Craig A. Richter, seconded by Councilman William D. Moore, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time for the purpose of holding a public hearing on
the Unsafe Building owned by Alma Williams, located at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, SCTM
# 1000-96-1-11.1, located off the north side of County Road 48 near the Disposal Area.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman Moore,
Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This preceding hearing ended at 9:34 a.m. The regular meeting of the Southold Town Board will
reconvene at 7:30 p.m. this evening.
9:36 a.m. The Town Board reviewed IV. For Discussion Items as follows: IV. 1. Letter
from the Town of Riverhead re: appointment of liaison for public access television. The
Town of Riverhead will be notified that we have already hired a law firm to review and negotiate
our agreement. Councilman Moore also stated that he expects to receive the audit of the
revenues of the franchise agreement from our accounting firm next week. IV. 2. Replacement
of towers at the Southold Landfill. This will be held for discussion with Solid Waste
Coordinator James Bunchuck. Tom Maher of D&B will be attending our next Town Board work
session. IV. 3. Landfill Petty Cash Fund increase. Resolution No. 19 was placed on the
agenda. IV. 4. Additional bus stops on Recreation Department trips. Supervisor Cochran
stated that they have had requests for additional stops in Southold Town. Currently they all
depart from the Recreation Center with no stops. They contacted Ken Reeves and he said the
reason there are no other stops is because each time they get on and off the bus there has to be a
head count. Currently, there is a chaperone on each trip, who only pays half price and performs
this duty. Residents are asking for a stop in Mattituck. The Board thought that Mr. Reeves
could assign this head count duty to someone. Justice Evans asked what about the people in
Greenport, why do they have to come down to Peconic to get on the bus. This matter will be
further discussed with Ken Reeves. IV. 5. Fishers Island Mosquito Program. The NYS DEC
has shut down the Fisher Island Mosquito Program as of October 3, 2000. John Thatcher
submitted a statement concerning the operation of the program. They have been running this
program for the past 12 years successfully. They have done a good job. Everything is fine for
this year. Mr. Thatcher is concerned for next year. One of the larvecide applicator technicians
didn't turn in a final report which set off an alarm. The DEC said they didn't have the maps of
the areas to be treated. The maps were turned into Suffolk County Health Department and
apparently not forwarded. However, it set off an alarm and the DEC came back and alleged that
there are violations because the map wasn't forwarded to them they are saying that Fishers Island
is not covered under the County permit. The technicians applying the larvicides are certified by
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the DEC but are not employees of the County. Therefore, they are declaring them independent
contractors and saying that they need commercial applicator business licenses to do the
applications. The larvicides are purchased by FIDCO and are DEC approved, but the County
objects because they were not purchased by them. Mr. Thatcher said that the County has offered
from time to time to provide the larvicides to the program, but the offers were never fulfilled on
a timely basis. He feels their inspection was unnecessary and their action in shutting down the
program was excessive and subjected the public health of residents of Fishers Island to
unnecessary risk. It is very difficult to recruit persons to become certified by the DEC to carry
out the difficult task of properly applying the larvicides in the breeding grounds which are very
difficult to reach. These persons are paid a very modest wage to carry out very difficult work.
The future threat of being harassed by the DEC may make it impossible to find individuals
willing to carry out this task in the future. The Town Attorney was assigned to oversee the
program to make sure that all certifications and maps are submitted and everything goes
smoothly for next year. Supervisor Cochran reported on her meeting with the Wine
Council. The owner of Gristina Vineyards reported that they have gone to a live band instead
of the D.J. music because it causes a loud thumping sound. At 10:00 p.m. the music is turned
down for the last hour until 11:00 p.m. Pellegrini said that they are also investigating the live
band to cut down on the impact of the noise. The time frames as well as traffic and parking were
all discussed. The wineries don't allow the buses to park on their property. They drop the
people off and then have to park on the road. Councilman Murphy said that traffic and parking
is also very bad on County Road 48 at Pumpkinville and Harbes Farmstands. People are parking
on both sides of the road and then crossing over CR48 which is very dangerous. The
representatives from the Wine Council are going to take our feelings back to the group and come
back with some guidelines for themselves. The Town Attorney's Office will be working on
guidelines for special events at wineries. Supervisor Cochran is hopeful that they can work out a
cooperative agreement to solve these problems.
10:02 a.m. The Town Board reviewed resolution numbers 1 through 20 to be voted upon at
the regular meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m.
The Town Board recessed for a short break at 10:15 a.m.
A budget review was conducted from 10:45 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. with Town Comptroller
John Cushman.
11:40 a.m. James Bunchuck Solid Waste Coordinator discussed the landfill capping with the
Town Board. He reported that the Town went out to bid for the construction of the landfill
capping. The bids will be due on November 9, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. There will be a pre-bid tour of
the landfill at 11:00 a.m. on October 19, 2000. He has been in touch with Comptroller Cushman
who said if the bids come in and they are higher, they will just have to go back to the State. The
rough grading has been completed on the re-charge basins on the southwest and northwest
corners. They are working on the southeast corner basin. The former sludge lagoon is almost up
to grade with C & D. They now have 8,000 yards of the 15,000 yards of compost needed for the
top layer. Several large shipments of woodchips have been taken out by landscapers. They have
been making calls to get more of it moved out. The issues of the easements and ingress and
egress regarding putting up the proper barrier so there is no negative impact on the neighboring
properties is being addressed. All of the debris that comes in during clean-up week must be
handled. The easements are currently in the Town Attorney's office. The Town Attorney said
that he expects to take care of them next Tuesday. Mr. Bunchuck reported that he is working on
the "Project Management Plan", he is waiting for some comments from the Town Attorney.
They are looking for a reimbursement figure of $1,000,000.00 from the State. This 12 page
Project Management Plan has to go with the application. He decided to do it himself rather than
have Dvirka & Bartilucci do it because they would have charged a considerable amount of
money and they would be asking him all of the information for it anyway. This document
"Project Management Plan" is not to be confused with the "Construction Management Plan.
Councilman Richter asked if the Cox Lane Access will be put out to contract, did the original
figure include doing that? Mr. Bunchuck answered that it wasn't, but it is now. They will exit
onto Cox Lane with the intersection with County Road 48 and proceed to where they are going
from there.
On motion by Councilman Brian G. Murphy, seconded by Justice Louisa P. Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enters into Executive
Session at 11:54 a.m. for the purpose of discussing leases, contracts, and property
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acquisition. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
On motion by Justice Louisa P. Evans, seconded by Councilman William D. Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby exits from Executive
Session at 1:20 p.m. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richer, Councilman Murphy,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
1:20 p.m. The Town Board met with Frederick A. Lee, Sang Lee Farms, Richard Ryan,
Chairman, Land Preservation Committee, Raymond Huntington, member, and Melissa
Spiro, Land Preservation Department with regard to the 2% Community Preservation
Fund Tax. Mr. Lee is requesting a reimbursement of the Community Preservation Fund Tax
paid on two parcels of property which he purchased as a farmland parcel SCTM's 1000-84-5-3.1
and 1000-84-5-3.2. He felt that the Town's interpretation requiring him to pay the tax was
inappropriate and has requested a full reimbursement of such. Mr. Lee said that last
October/November he closed on both of these parcels and was told to pay the tax of $860.00 and
he would be refunded because development rights should not be subject to this tax. Assessor
Robert Scott was of the opinion that they being two single and separate lots, they could aply
approximate market value to each one and do a separate apportionment on each. The Town
Board has been struggling with this for a year now. Councilman Moore said that there is no
provision in state law for it. Assessor Robert Scott said that Real Property Tax Law is explicit as
to how they can do it.
On motion by Councilman Brian G. Murphy, seconded by Councilman Craig A. Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enters into Executive
Session for legal advice. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman
Murphy, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
On motion by Councilman William D. Moore, seconded by Justice Louisa P. Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby exits from Executive
Session at 2:35 p.m. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This work session ended at 2:35 p.m.
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REGULAR MEETING
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on October 10, 2000, at the
Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York. Supervisor Cochran opened the meeting at 7:30 P.M.
with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Town Clerk Neville.
Present:
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Councilman Brian G. Murphy
Councilman Craig A. Richter
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: May I have a motion to approve the minutes of September 12,
2000, Town Board meeting?
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the September 12, 2000, town Board meeting be and hereby are
approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid: General Fund Whole Town
bills in the amount of $127,776.31; General Fund Part Town bills in the amount of $7,790.99;
Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $6,351.72; Highway Fund Part Town bills in
the amount of $137,447.73; Capital Projects Account bills in the amount of $22,000.00; Landfill
Cap & Closure bills in the amount of $2,000.00;Open Space Capital Fund bills in the amount of
$4,300.00; Computer System Upgrade bills in the amount of $1,340.00: Employee Health
Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $4,708.00; Fishers Island Ferry District bills in the amount of
$33,809.54; Refuse and Garbage District bills in $22,127.14; Southold Wastewater District bills
in the amount of $9,070.19;Southold Agency & Trust bills in the amount of $51.22; Fishers
Island Ferry District Agency & Trust bills in the amount of $643.96.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: To set the next regular Town Board meeting for Tuesday, October
24, 2000, at 4:30 P.M.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED the next meeting of the Southold Town Board will be held at 4:30 P.M., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I would like to call your attention at this time, we have been
meeting opposite weeks of our regularly scheduled Town Board meetings, but next Tuesday that
Work Session will not take place. Councilman Moore and I have to go to Albany and do some
Town business, so we will not be available, so there will not be a Work Session next Tuesday.
At this time we have a special privilege. We have with us tonight three of our $outhold Town
Police Officers, and I would like to introduce them to you, Officer Jennifer Quarty, Officer
Brewer, and Officer Santacroce. They are three technicians that were sent away to school to
learn the proper way to put car seats, baby car seats, into the car, and they had, I guess you would
call it a rally, and people from the community came down. It was October lst, and these people
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along with people from the County, and other people that have had the training checked quite a
few car seats, and we are going to have them do a presentation, because if you are not able to
make it that day there is still a way that you can check for the safety of your child in the car on
the highway, so Officer Quarty?
(Demonstration by Officer Quarty, Officer Brewer, and Officer Santacroce on how to use child
car seats safely)
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We thank you for coming in and sharing this us, because I know if
you did miss the rally on October 1st, please, don't hesitate to call. If we can have 74 people and
71 incorrectly installed that should tell you something. Take the time to call headquarters and
check your child's car seat. Thank you gentlemen and ladies, for coming in and sharing with us.
I. REPORTS.
1. Southold Town Building Department Report for June, July, August 2000.
2. Southold Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for September 2000.
3. Southold Town Clerk's Monthly Report for September 2000.
4. Southold Town Police Department Monthly Report for August 2000.
5. Southold Town Animal Shelter Monthly Report for August 2000.
6. Southold Town Scavenger Treatment Facility for September 2000.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
1. Notice of Southold Town Highway Department Fall Leaf and Brush Cleanup Schedule.
2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, N.Y. District, Notice of Application of Lone Star
Industries, Inc. to construct a marina in Mattituck Creek, Mattituck, Town of Southold.
Comments to be received by October 12, 2000.
3. New York State DEC, Notice of application of John and Valerie Kramer to construct a
single family dwelling within 21' of the tidal wetlands on Robinson Road, Greenport,
Town of Southold. Written comments to Claire K. Werner, N.Y.S. DEC.
III. COMMUNICATIONS.
1. Shirley Strum Kenney, Stony Brook University in regard to appointment of Dr. Kovach.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. 8:00 p.m., on the Question of the Purchase of a Development Rights Easement on a certain
parcel of property from M. Cullinane (SCTM #1000-19-1-1.2), comprising approximately
24.6 acres.
2. 8:02 p.m., on the Question of the Purchase of a Development Rights Easement on a certain
parcel of property from Robert and Joan Jenkins (SCTM #1000-102-2-2.30 comprising
approximately 17.1 acres.
3. 8;:05 p.m., on the Matter of the Acquisition of the Property of Neuer/Sutermeister (SCTM
#1000-056-01-006).
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: As you know before we start the passing of the resolutions if there
is anyone here who would like to address the Town Board in relation to the resolutions we would
be very happy to entertain those comments now. If you have something you would like to share
with the Town Board that is Town Board business there will be a time at the end of the meeting
where we certainly would love to hear from you. So, at this point we will begin the resolutions.
Is there anyone that would like to address the Town Board in relation to any of the printed
resolutions? Anyone like to address the Board at this point? (No response.) If not, number one.
#1
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans,
WHEREAS, the New York State Deferred Compensation Board (the "Board"), pursuant to
Section 5 of the New York State Finance Law ("Section 5") and the Regulations of the New
York State Deferred Compensation Board (the "Regulations"), has promulgated the Model
Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the Town of Southold (the "Model Plan") and
offers the Model Plan for adoption by local employers; and
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WHEREAS, the Town of Southold pursuant to Section 5 and the Regulations, has adopted and
currently administers the Model Plan known as the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees
of the Town of Southold; and
WHEREAS, effective January 1, 2000, the Board amended the Model Plan to include
modification required by the U.S. Department of Treasury Internal Revenue Service (the
"Internal Revenue Service") in conjunction with a favorable letter ruling that it issued
concerning the status of the Model Plan as an "eligible deferred compensation plan" under
Section 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code and to permit participants who elect to receive
benefit distributions in the form of a larger initial distribution followed by smaller installment
payments to delay the commencement of installment payments for a period of just less than two
years from the payment of the initial distribution; and
WHEREAS, the Board has offered for adoption the amended and restated Model Plan to each
Model Plan sponsored by a local employer in accordance with the Regulations; and
WHEREAS, upon due deliberation the Town of Southold has concluded that is prudent and
appropriate to amend the Deferred Compensation Plan for Employees of the Town of Southold
by adopting the amended and restated Model Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED that the Town of Southold hereby amends the Deferred Compensation Plan for
Employees of the Town of Southold effective October 31, 2000 by adopting the amended and
restated Model Plan effective January 1, 2000, in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#2
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry District wishes to engage
the services of an additional part-time deckhand; and
WHEREAS, Michael Fiore, 169 Ballahack Road, East Haddam CT 063439 has made application
for the position; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that Michael Fiora be hired as a part-time deckhand for the Fishers Island Ferry
District, at a rate of $8.00 per hour, effective September 14, 2000.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#3
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 8:00 P.M., Tuesday,
November 14, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time
and place for a Public Hearing to hear citizen views on local housing and community
development needs to be met with the approximately $148,000 in Community Development
Block Grant Funds the Town of Southold expects to receive in April 2001. These funds may be
used, and have been previously used for a variety of projects to be selected by local officials.
Eligible activities include:
Acquisition and demolition of blighted property
Housing Rehabilitation
Elimination of physical barriers for the handicapped
Street reconstruction Code enforcement
Public water project
Economic development
Public Services (limited to 15%)
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#4
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Solid Waste
District 2000 budget as follows:
Amount To From
$11,000.00 Tub Grinder Maint/Supply C&D Removal
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(SR 8160.4.100.595)
(SR 8160.4.400.810)
$ 500.00 Miscellaneous Equip. Maint/Supply Encapsulator Maintenance
(SR 8160.4.100.600) (SR 8160.4.100.607)
$ 750.00 Forklift Maint/Supply Maint/Supply John Deere 744
(SR 8160.4.100.610) (SR 8160.4.100.550)
$ 500.00 Maint. Ford Tractor Maint/Supply John Deere 744
(SR 8160.4.100.580) (SR 8160.4.100.550)
$ 8,000.00 Diesel Fuel
(.5R 8160.4.100.200)
C&D Removal
(SR 8160.4.400.810)
$ 200.00
Office Supplies/Stmionary
(SR 8160.4.100.100)
Miscellaneous Supplies
(SR 8160.4.100.125)
$ 1,000.00
Maint/Supplies Trailer Fleet
(SR 8160.1.100.640)
Maint/Supply John Deere 744
(SR 8160.4.100.550)
$ 750.00
Maim/Facilities & Grounds
(SR 8160.4.100.800)
Repairs Cat lTl2 B
(SR 8160.4.400.650)
$ 3,500.00
Scrap Tire Removal
(SR 8160.4.400.815)
C&D Removal
(SR 8160.4.400.810)
$ 200.00 Tires
(SR 8160.4.100.525)
Motor Vehicle Glass
(SR 8160.4.100.500)
$ 900.00 Advertising
(SR 8160.4.450.200)
Informational Brochures
(SR 8160.4.450.300)
$ 1,000.00 Petty Cash Expenses Maint/Supply John Deere 744
(SR 8160.4.600.800) (SR 8160.4.100.550)
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#5
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a three month
extension from September 7, 2000 to December 7, 2000 of the performance bond for the
completion of roads and drainage improvements in the subdivision known as Summit Estates,
Section I, as recommended by the Town Engineer and Superintendent of Highways, subject to
the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#6
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Island
Group Administration, Inc. to pay the medical bill of George Rudder to Southampton Radiology
PC in the amount of $55.00, which was submitted to provider more than 30 days after the
services were provided.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#7
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2000 budget as follows:
To:
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Revenues:
A.2705.30 Gifts & Donations
Appropriations:
A. 8560.4.400.220 Trees & Tree Maintenance
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman
$ 3,100.00
$ 3,100.00
Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
#8
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
American Diabetes Association to use the following Town Roads for their 10th Annual "Cure de
Cure" cycling event on Sunday, June 10, 2001m from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., provided they file
with the Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town of
Southold as an additional insured: Peconic Bay Boulevard, Bay Avenue, Wickham Avenue,
Grand Avenue, Mill Road, Oregon Road, Cox Lane, Bridge Lane, Mill Lane, Soundview
Avenue, Lighthouse Road, Moores Lane, Village Lane, King Street, Narrow River Road,
Orchard Street, and Tabor Road.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#9
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:07 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public hearing on the question of the gift of development rights on certain parcels of
property from Thomas Hubbard and Anne Hubbard in accordance with Chapter 6 (Community
Preservation Fund) of the Town Code. The properties are located on the Northwest corner of
C.R. 48 and Young Avenue, Southold, New York. The Owner of record and the appropriate area
of each parcel are as follows:
55-5-11.1
55-5-11.2
55-5-11.3
55-5-11.4
Vote of the Town Board:
Thomas Hubbard
Anne Hubbard
Thomas Hubbard
Anne Hubbard
Ayes: Councilman
0.98 acres
0.88 acres
0.79 acres
0.99 acres
Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
#10
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:09 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public hearing on the question of the gift of development rights on certain parcels of
property from Thomas Hubbard and Anne Hubbard in accordance with Chapter 6 (Community
Preservation Fund) of the Town Code. The properties are located on the Southwest corner of
C.R. 48 and Horton Lane, Southold, New York. The owner of record and the approximate area
ofeach parcelare as follows:
059-04-008
059-04-009
059-01-001.006
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes:
Thomas Hubbard 1.39 acres
Anne Hubbard 1.38 acres and
Thomas Hubbard 2.96 acres.
Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#11
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:11 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public hearing on the question of the gift of development rights on certain property
from Anne Hubbard in accordance with Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town
Code. The property is located on the south side of C.R. 48, Southold, New York.
The owner of record and the approximate area of the parcel are as follows:
059-10-002 Anne Hubbard 8.0 acres
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The total price would be costs associated with transfer of title of land to be gifted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
#12
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:13 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public hearing on the question of the gift of development rights on certain property
from Anne Hubbard in accordance with Chapter 6 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town
Code. The property is located on the northeast corner of C.R. 48 and Mill Road, Southold, New
York. The owner of record and the approximate area of the parcel are as follows:
074-02-015 Anne Hubbard 6.88 acres
The total price would be costs associated with transfer of title of land to be gifted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#13
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:15 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, as the time and
place for a public hearing on the question of the acquisition by gift of certain property from Ann
Bennett Fred, for Open space Preservation Purposes, in accordance with Chapter 6 or Chapter 59
of the Town Code. The property is located on the north side of Main road, approximately 2,360
feet west of the intersection of Main Road and Laurel Ave., Southold, New York. The parcel is
known as SCTM #1000-056-04-004 and comprises a total of approximately 0.32 acres. The local
price would be costs associated with transfer of title of land to be gifted.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#14
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Philip
Giola for the following Southold Town Police Department surplus equipment: Asset No.
99012636 Mushroom Anchor in the amount of $25.00 and Asset No. 99-12637 Mushroom
Anchor in the amount of $20.00.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#15
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby Proclaims the Month of
October as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the Town of Southold.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#16
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Murphy, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 5:17 p.m., Tuesday,
October 24, 2000 at the Southold town Hall, 53095 Main road, Southold, New York, as the time
and place to hold a public hearing to amend the amount of the bond resolution for the payloader
for the Solid Waste Management District.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#17
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
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RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Oysterponds Union Free School District to use Village Lane, Orchard Street, and Tabor Road,
Orient for their annual Halloween parade to commence at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2000
ending at the Oysterponds Elementary School, provided they file with the Town Clerk a One
Million Dollar certificate of Liability Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional
insured.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#18
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the closure of Pike
Street, Mary's Road, Wickham Avenue, and Mill Lane from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., on Friday,
October 20, 2000 (rain date October 23, 2000) in the interest of public safety, during the seventh
and eight grades of Mattituck Junior High School's Harvest walk as their contribution to World
Hunger Day, provided they file with the Town Clerk a One Million Dollar Certificate of Liability
Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#19
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby increases the petty cash fund
of James Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator from $200.00 to $600.00.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#20
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
The Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby makes the following Findings and
Determination IN RE MATTER OF DECLARATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING LOCATED
AT 249 ZION STREET, CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK ALSO KNOWN AS SCTM# 1000-96-1-
11.1, PURSUANT TO TOWN CODE CHAPTER 90
IN RE MATTER OF DECLARATION OF UNSAFE BUILDING LOCATED AT 249 ZION
STREET, CUTCHOGUE, NEW YORK ALSO KNOWN AS SCTM# 1000-96-1-11.1,
PURSUANT TO TOWN CODE CHAPTER 90
F1NDINGS AND DETERMINATION
HEARING BODY:
TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD:
PRESENT- SUPERVISOR JEAN W. COCHRAN; COUNCILMAN
MURPHY; COUNCILMAN RICHTER; COUNCILWOMAN EVANS;
COUNCILMAN MOORE
AB SENT: COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI
PROCEDURAL HISTORY:
On October 10, 2000 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing pursuant to Chapter 90 of the Town Code
was reconvened following an adjournment of the hearing originally schedule for
September 26, 2000. The owner of the premises, despite due notice, was not present at
the initial hearing. The Town Board adjourned the initial hearing until October 10, 2000
to provide the owner with another opportunity to be heard. In attendance were: Town
Supervisor Jean W. Cochran, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Councilman Richter,
Councilman Murphy, Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski, Town Clerk Elizabeth A.
Neville, Mary C. Wilson, Assistant Town Attorney, Rev. Fulford, Rev. Dozier, Fire Chief
Blados, Police Officer Santacroce, Ruthanne Woodhull, James McMahon-Director of
Community Development, Frank LePre, Bob Gerdts-Suffolk County Department
Of Health Services, Edward Forrester-Director of Code Enforcement, various press
representatives.
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TE S TIMONY/WITNE S SE S:
The following individuals testified at the hearing:
Edward Forrester, Director of Code Enforcement
David Blados, Chief, Cutchogue Fire Department
Henry Santacroce, Officer of Southold Town Police Department
Frank LePre, community member
Bob Gerdts, Suffolk County Department of Health Services
FACTS:
On August 28, 2000, the Director of Code Enforcement Edward Forrester and
Inspector Gary Fish performed an inspection at: 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New
York after proper notice to the owner of record. It was the opinion of the building
inspector that this building located at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New York is
unsafe and dangerous to the public and thereafter issued a formal report pursuant
to Chapter 90-4(A) of the Southold Town Code. Said inspection report is attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.(See Attachment A) Inspection of the
property revealed the following hazards: kitchen roof leaks; kitchen ceiling is
collapsed; kitchen flooring unsound; porch steps unsound; electrical wiring placed
on walls; electrical boxes hanging; electrical switches loose from boxes; main
electrical panel hanging from main feed; gas heater against furniture; overloaded
sockets with extension cords; the smell of kerosene permeating the building.
On August 28, 2000, the Director of Code Enforcement, subsequently to
determining that the building was unsafe and dangerous, promptly served a notice
to the owner as provided by Chapter 90-5 and 90-6 of the Southold Town
Code.(See Attachment B & C) In addition, said notice was filed with the Suffolk
County Clerk's Office pursuant to Chapter 90- 7. (See Attachment D) On August
28, 2000, the Director of Code Enforcement also determined through his
inspection of the building that there is actual and immediate danger of failure or
collapse so as to endanger life and therefore required the premises by vacated and
not reoccupied until specified repairs are completed. The Director of Code
Enforcement then caused an "Emergency Notice to Vacate" notice be posted on
the premises pursuant to Chapter 90-8 of the Southold Town Code. In addition,
the Director of Code Enforcement personally notified the record owner of the
property and the tenants of the building.
The Director of Code Enforcement, during the course of the above procedures and
thereafter, remained in contact with various social service agencies in reference to
the housing of the tenants residing in the unsafe and dangerous building.
A hearing was convened by the Town Board of the Town of Southold on
September 26, 2000 but adjourned to October 10, 2000. On October 5, 2000, the
Director of Code Enforcement as well Reverend Dozier, personally notified the
record owner of the property of the Chapter 90 procedure and the various
outcomes which may result from the Town Board hearing on the matter.
On October 10, 2000, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a hearing
pursuant to Chapter 90 and received documentary evidence as well as testimonial
evidence. The following individuals testified regarding the unsafe and dangerous
conditions at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New York:
Edward Forrester, Director of Code Enforcement
David Blados, Chief, Cutchogue Fire Department
Henry Santacroce, Officer of Southold Town Police Department
Frank LePre, community member
Bob Gerdts, Suffolk County Department of Health Services
Reverend Dozier, Unity Baptist Church
Reverend Fulford, Cutchogue First Baptist Church
According to ChiefBlados, the Cutchogue Fire Department has responded
many times over the past several years to medical calls at this address and he has
witnessed the following: kerosene soaked walls, floors and upholstery, and the
use of a kerosene heater which blocks the ingress and egress to the building. In
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addition, ChiefBlados stated that in the winter months, the occupants use a
garden hose (with a valve on the end of the house inside the home) leading from a
275 gallon kerosene tank outside into the house to fill the kerosene space heater.
He stated the building is very unsanitary with an apparent infestation of vermin
and he testified that the EMS personnel do not want to enter the structure.
ChiefBlados also stated that medical calls relating to respiratory problems were
responded to and involved several occupants. He also observed wires hanging
from the walls within the building.
Officer Santacroce of the Southold Town Police testified to responding to
the address on "aided calls" involving medical emergencies. He testified that the
medical calls were for several different individuals, not the same individual again
and again. Officer Santacroce felt that this clearly indicated that there was a
problem with the premises rather medical problems of a particular individual. He
stated that the ingress and egress are blocked and submitted a compilation of
police incident reports dating to 1995.(See Attachment E)
Frank LePre testified to the need to make sure a minor child whose main
residence is at this address be permitted to remain within the Cutchogue-
Mattituck School District and also testified that the minor child resides at his
home at this time due to the unsafe conditions. Bob Gerdts, of the Suffolk County
Department of Health Services testified to 18 visits to this address by County
inspectors who noted rat infestation, unvented kerosene heater use and the
accumulation of garbage. Both the Reverend Dossier and the Reverend Fulford
spoke of their involvement in this issue for several months and the responsibility
of both the occupants and the landlord for the condition of the building. Reverend
Dozier stated that he has discussed the Chapter 90 process at length with the
owner of the property and she understands what is occurring. Reverend Dozier
and Reverend Fulford have visited the property. Both Reverend Dozier and
Reverend Fulford stated that they conveyed to the occupants that the Town was
addressing issues of a dangerous building and the occupants health and safety.
DETERMINATION:
Based upon the facts as presented, testimony and documents presented, pursuant
to Chapter 90-6(F), the Town Board hereby determines that the building located
at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New York (SCTM# 1000- 96-1-11.1) is unsafe
and dangerous to the public.
The Town Board further orders the following pursuant to Chapter 90-6(F):
1. That the building located at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New
York be secured by the Building Department and the Police Department
effective Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 1:00 P.M.
2. That the building located at 249 Zion Street, Cutchogue, New
York (SCTM# 1 000-96-1-11.1 ) be taken down and the materials
removed by the owner or the owner's representative's no later than October
25, 2000. In the event the owner or the owner's representative's have not
removed the building by October 25, 2000 the Town Board authorizes the
demolition and removal, the cost of which is to be levied according to
Chapter 90 of the Town Code, by November 1, 2000.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is the end of the resolutions until after the hearings. We still
have a couple of minutes. I have a couple of things that I could share with you. One is a letter
that I received from the cheerleaders in Greenport, who attended a two-day summer camp. I am
sure you have read about it in the paper, and they were invited to participate in a performance
show during the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida, so these kids have really, really been working
raising funds, and having fund raisings all over the place. I understand, and I haven't verified yet,
but that they are getting pretty close to the goal, but they need that push to go over the top, so if
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there is anyone in the listening audience, that would like to support our young people in helping
them get down to the Orange Bowl in Florida from December 3 1st to January 4th it sure would be
nice. They were the only high school in New York State to receive such an invitation, so we are
proud of them, and we would like to give them a little help. Also, Brownie Troop 2557 are
having a coat drive for the winter, and the leader was kind of saying, well, we will set the goal at
200, but the kids said, no, we want to set it at 2,000, so they got well over 200 already, but the
month of October, and the drop off areas are Southold Elementary School, Southold Fire
Department, Southold Recreation up on Peconic Lane, our Recreation Department, and the
Southold Police Department. In addition to collecting coats to keep someone warm this winter
they have a need for scarves, and winter hats, and mittens. So, open up your hearts and let the
sunshine in and help the Girl Scouts. The other thing that I can share with you, I have about a
minute is LIPA, Stick It Underground. As you know the Town is spearheading a campaign in
relation to LIPA and the high wires that are going to go up along the north here up in the
farmland, and the Board has taken a position that we want them underground. Riverhead has also
told us that is their position because what they do for us they have to do for Riverhead. What
they do for Riverhead they have to us, so hopefully we will hold firm. I know we are going to in
Southold, and this was a sticker that was developed by one of our local weeklies, and we are
passing them out all over the place. In addition, in the newspaper, we began receive them already
are little petition flyers things, but the petitions out in all the stores, we are just now getting a
mailing ready, and we will be meeting, Brian and I, with Riverhead, again, to update them on
what we are doing, and hopefully that they will do the same kind of campaign. We would like to
collect 30,000 signatures, and I think we can do it between the two towns. At this point I will
entertain a motion to adjourn for our first hearing.
Moved by Councilman Murphy, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is recessed at 8:00 P.M. for the
purpose of holding public hearings.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Meeting reconvened at 8:30 P.M.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We will move on 21.
#21
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to purchase the development
rights in the agricultural lands of a certain parcel of property of Maureen Culliane, comprising
approximately 24.6 acres, located on the corner of Main Road and Narrow River Road, Orient,
New York, identified as SCTM #1000-019-01-1.002 at the price of $6,500.00 per acre, pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 25, Agricultural Lands Preservation and/or Chapter 6 (2%
Community Preservation Fund) of the Code of the Town of Southold,
Said Developments Rights to be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold, or acquired
under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk County may
appropriate an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk County
Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of the total
cost of acquisition.
RESOLVED by the Town Board that this action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the SEQRA rules and regulations, 6NYCRR 617 et seq.;
RESOLVED that the Town is the Lead Agency;
RESOLVED that the Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared for this project is accepted
and attached hereto; be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board determines that there will be no significant adverse impact on
the environment and declares a negative declaration for this action.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#22
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Southold wishes to purchase the development rights in the
agricultural lands of a certain parcel of property of Robert & Joan Jenkins, comprising
approximately 17.1 acres, located on the east side of Deport Lane, Cutchogue, New York,
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identified as SCTM #10000-102.00-02.00-002.003 at the price of $12,000.00 per acre pursuant
to the provisions of Chapter 25, Agricultural Lands Preservation and/or Chapter 6 (2%
Community Development fund) of the Code of the Town of Southold.
Said Development Rights to be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold, or acquired
under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk County may
appropriate an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk County
Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of the total
cost of acquisition.
RESOLVED by the Town Board that this action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the SEQRA rules and regulations, 6NYCRR 617 et seq.;
RESOLVED that the Town is the Lead Agency;
RESOLVED that the Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared for this project is accepted
and attached hereto, be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board determines that there will be no significant adverse effect on
the environment and declares a negative declaration for this action.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#23
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to purchase a certain parcel of
property of Neuer and Sutermeister, comprising approximately 27 acres located north of the
Long Island Railroad, near Arshamomaque Pond, Southold, New York, identified as SCTM
#1000-056.00-01.00-006.000 at the price of $400,000.00 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter
59, Open Space Preservation and/or Chapter 6 (2% Community Preservation Fund)
Said Development Rights to be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold, or acquired
under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk County may
appropriate an amount equal to 50 % of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk County
Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of the total
cost of acquisition.
RESOLVED by the Town Board that this action is classified as an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the SEQRA rules and regulation, 6NYCRR 617 et seq.;
RESOLVED that the Town is the Lead Agency;
RESOLVED that the Short Environmental Assessment Form prepared for this project is accepted
and attached hereto; be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board determines that there will be no significant adverse impact on
the environment and declares a negative declaration for this action.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#24
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby elects to purchase the
development rights of a certain parcel of property of agricultural lands owned by Maureen
Cullinane, comprising approximately 24.6 acres, located on the corner of Main Road and Narrow
River Road, Orient, New York, identified as SCTM #1000-019.00-01.00-001.002 at the price of
$6,500.00 per acre pursuant t6o the provisions of Chapter 25-Agricultural Lands Preservation
and/or Chapter 6 (2% Community Preservation Fund); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the parcel is be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold,
or acquired under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk county
may appropriate an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk
County Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of
the total cost of acquisition.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#25
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby elects to purchase the
development rights of a certain parcel of property of agricultural lands owned by Robert & Joan
Jenkins, comprising approximately 17.1 acres, located on the east side of Depot Lane,
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Cutchogue, New York, identified as SCTM #1000-102.00-002.003 at the price of $12,000.00 per
acre pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 25 - Agricultural Lands Preservation and/or Chapter 6
(2% Community Preservation Fund); and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the parcel is be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold,
or acquired under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk County
may appropriate an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk
County Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of
the total cost of acquisition.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
#26
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby elects to purchase a certain
parcel of property of Neuer and Sutermeister, comprising approximately 27 acres located north
of the Long Island Railroad, near Arshamomaque Pond, Southold, New York, identified as
SCTM #1000-056.00-01.00-006.000 at the price of $400,000.00 pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 59, Open Space Preservation and/or Chapter 6 (2% Community Preservation Fund); and
be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the parcel is be purchased either outright by the Town of Southold,
or acquired under the Suffolk County Preservation Partnership Program whereby Suffolk County
may appropriate an amount equal to 50% of the total cost of acquisition; or under the Suffolk
County Greenways Program whereby Suffolk County may appropriate an amount up to 70% of
the total cost of acquisition.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: That is the end of our resolutions for this evening. The time is set
aside for anyone that would like to address the Town Board on any Town Board business. Mrs.
Pace?
ADDIE PACE: Good evening, Supervisor and Town Board. I am Addie Pace. I live on Carroll
Avenue in Peconic, and I am here to see if you can give me some information on Suffolk County
Water Authority. I understand they are putting a pipeline through. Are they coming up Carroll
Avenue at all?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I don't know, Addie. We would have to check. They are
independent of Town government, and we did meet with them the other day because, yes, there
will be water transported on the North Road, but it is not commercial. It is not going to be
commercial lines. It is going to residential type water carrying pipes.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: They do have that pump station right on Peconic Lane, which
crosses Carroll Avenue.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: I was going to say, I don't think the mains go west at all. Let us see
what their intent is. We certainly can find out for you what they intend to do.
ADDIE PACE: Is there a tremendous fee to have that hooked up to your house?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: It depends on how many people on the street, and how many want
to hook up, and the whole bit I guess.
ADDIE PACE: There are twelve houses. Ten of them are taxpayers.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Are they interested in hooking up?
ADDIE PACE: They have been speaking about it.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Call my office tomorrow, and I will hook you up with Mr. Miller
and Water Authority, okay? They will know of your interest and what can be done, or if they are
coming that way. I mean kind of now you are talking to a middle person, and I can't give you the
answers, so I would rather put you in touch with him, and he can give the answers.
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ADDIE PACE: Fine. Thank you very much for your time.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Are you looking for a immediate future, in the immediate future?
Yes. Anyone else like to address the Town Board? Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen of the Board. Frank Carlin from Laurel.
I missed you all. I have three quick things I would like to run through this evening. There are
three projects that happened in the past in $outhold Town that I was glad to see happen, and I
will start naming them one, two, three. Number one was the approval of Mullen Motors parking
lot. Now, one reason is, now people won't have to park on Cottage Lane, but there are other
reasons, too. It couldn't happen to a nicer man. The second one is the Laurel Links Golf Course
when it gets completed. It will be beautiful. It will also be beneficial to the town, because the
town will be receiving approximately $365,000.00 on property tax revenues there. I think in this
case it would be more beneficial than if there was a possibility of that land being sold in the
future as open space. Go back to Mullen Motors, talking about parking there is one other thing
that brings something very important to my mind, is I mentioned that the car wouldn't have to
park on Cottage Place anymore. It also reminds me perhaps if the Orient Point Cross Island
Sound Ferry in Orient Point would have sufficient parking space the cars would not have to park
along the bicycle paths up as far as Orient State Park entrance, and perhaps would have eliminate
the last two past accidents or the accidents we had there in the past. I will give you an example.
There is a possibility that a child accidentally could run out from between one of those parked
there in the future and be struck by a passing car. They don't belong there on the bicycle path.
Number three, but not least is the three-quarters of a McDonald's we have here in Mattituck
Town. Now, the reason why I say three quarters of a McDonalds is without a drive-through
window to me it is three-quarters of a McDonalds. One of the most beautiful places in $outhold
Town, well landscaped, it is nice, kept up beautiful, but we come close to not having that
McDonalds in Mattituck due to Linda Fletcher, who was the member of the NFEC at that time
with her Mac cocktail parties, picketing, and demonstrating in Mattituck, and in front of Burger
King in Riverhead. If she was here now I would like to ask her, how does she feel when the shoe
is on the other foot? Seeing those people in Riverhead, group of people, demonstrating and
picketing to open up the shopping center on Route 58. I applaud them. In my opinion, those two
issues add up to competition. Let me tell you something about competition. If you own a
business in the right location, you are willing to work hard, you are sincere, there is enough room
for everybody to make a living. I will give you an example. Home Depot does not sell Olympic
paint. So, if you want Olympic paint you go some place else. See what I am trying to say here?
So, that is what I think it is all about. We have the only fast food restaurant in the whole length
of thirty miles on the North Fork, but yet we have all our banks in $outhold are drive-through,
gas stations, even a lumberyard in Greenport. You tell me is there any difference if somebody
taken out food, lumber, gas, or money. I don't think so. A drive-through window would be
convenient for a lot of people, and especially the senior citizens. I don't understand it, but that is
the way it is in this town, but I want to ask the Board, along with the NFEC, one final question
here, and I want you to answer this tonight. Since McDonald opened up in August of 1995 has it
caused any serious environmental impact in $outhold Town? Would you answer that, please?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: I don't think so.
COUNCILMAN MURPHY: Not that I am aware of.
FRANK CARL1N: So, what are you worrying about a drive-through window for?
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: We don't see any of their papers thrown around and littered.
FRANK CARL1N: You don't see all this that was going on in '95 at these public meetings. That's
right. You don't see none of that, that you seen that was brought up at these two public hearings I
was at in the mid '90s about noise, lights, garbage, smoke on the curtains, sound, or whatever.
You don't see none of that. So, why are we denying them a drive-through window? It is amazing
that this Board could correct that by just a stroke of your pens. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you, Frank. For your information we are working with the
New York State DOT in relation to the bike paths, and the danger of the cars, especially down by
the school, and at the end down by the ferry where cars are parking on the bike pass. The DOT
has not been as receptive as I would like them to be, but we will keep pushing.
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FRANK CARL1N: You got to keep at them.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: Thank you for your comments as always.
FRANK CARL1N: It is a start. You know when I take off like this for my summer vacation I
fell so far back on my issues. ! don't think ! will ever catch up. ! will have to make every Board
meeting.
SUPERVISOR COCHRAN: ! know you will. We would love to have you come to every Board
meeting. Anyone have anything? (No response.) ! will take a motion to adjourn.
Moved by Councilman Moore, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 8:42 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Richter, Councilman Murphy,
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Cochran.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Councilman
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk