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I_AND PRESERVATION COMI~ITTEE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 25, 1997
MINUTES
Present were:
Dick Ryan, Tom Madigan Jim Pim, Noreen McKenna,
Jim Rich, Fred Lee, Ruth Oliva, Melissa Spiro,
Laury Dowd, Tim Caufield, Gwen Schroeder, Mr. &
Mrs. Dickerson, Richard Lark and Tom McKenzie.
Dick introduced our new member, Noreen McKenna, to the
committee and also introduced the members to her.
Presentation by Richard Lark, Esq. re: Proposed use for a
portion of the Dickerson Farm - The Dickersons have applied
to the Planning Board to subdivide their property into two
parcels. This property sits between Horton's Lane and Youngs
Avenue in Southold and the Town has already purchased the
development rights to it. Parcel #1 would be a horse farm and
Parcel #2 in grapes. Mr. Lar~ introduced his client, Tom McKenzie,
who is interested in putting in a horse farm on a portion of this
property. There will be 8 paddocks, which will be fenced in. The
building will house 8 horses and could be increased at a later time.
This building will be a state-of-the-art modular. Laury Dowd said
we could add covenants regarding screening, trees, etc. The com-
mittee suggested some changes to the plans and had many questions
for Mr. McKenzie.
Fiore Property - Tim Caufield of the Peconic Land Trust spoke about
the Fiore property. There have several things holding it up. He
hopes that it will be settled by October 15, 1997.
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The committee reviewed the George Young appraisal. It came in at
$4400 per acre, which is Iow. Dick spoke with Dave Wimpelberg who
said that this property is 5 acre zoning; therefore, the lower price.
A motion was made by Fred Lee and seconded by Jim Rich to offer
Mr. Young the $4400 per acre. All were in favor.
The committee discussed the Ackermann appraisal. It came in at $$$00
per acre. A motion was made by Noreen McKenna and seconded by
Tom Madigan to offer the Ackermann's $5500 per acre. All were in favor.
Dick said he asked Dave Wimpelberg to consider the additional five acres
as part of the 53.6 acres originally appraised. Dick will await Dave's
report before he makes the offer.
The committee reviewed the Ruland appraisal. This property comes in
at $7000 per acre. The committee thinks this is an excellent parcel.
A motion was made by Jim Rich and seconded by Tom Madigan to offer
Mr. Ruland the $7000 per acre. All were in fa¥or.
The committee disussed the Van Nostrand appraisal. It came in at $8600
per acre. He has also offered it to the County but it is Iow on their
list. The Peconic Land Trust is also working on this property. One
option is for the community group to buy it outright. A motion was made
by Tom Madigan and seconded by Fred Lee to offer the Van Nostrands
$8600 per acre. All were in favor.
Old Business - Dick said that the Town has closed on the Gatz/McDowell
property. Dick is putting together an inventory on all properties that
the Town has purchased the development rights on. During the month
Dick met with Jean Cochran, he also met with Laury Dowd twice on
properties in contract but to date have not been returned to her. He
--also spoke with Joe Gold, who gave Dick some files. Dick also spoke
with Jim McMahon, who gave him a tax map to use. He has also been
speaking to Melissa Spiro in the Planning Department. He has also
contacted Roy Fedelem who is in the Suffolk County Planning Department.
Dick also spoke with Andy Stype and Dave Wimpelberg re: their appraisal
work. He has also contacted Tim Caufield and John Halsey of the Peconic
Land Trust re: the Fiore file. He has spoken with Harold Watts, who is
still not farming his property. He contacted Dan Latham. He attended the
interview of Noreen McKenna for a place on the committee. The committee
will be working towards closing properties, the new bond proposal, draft
changes to the code and create a management process for lands we own
the development rights on.
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The next meeting of the committee is scheduled for Monday, September 22,
1997 at 7:30 p~n.
With no further business to be conducted, a motion was made by Tom
Madigan and seconded by Fred Lee to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Wilkins
Secretary