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$outhold. New York 11971
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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 27, '1997
MINUTES
Present were: Joe Gold, Tom Madigan, Fred Lee, Jim Rich and Jim Pim.
The committee discussed the purchase of Fort Corchaug. A motion was made
by Tom Madigan and seconded by Fred Lee to recommend to the Town Board
that Andy Stype be contracted to appraise the farmland portion of Fort
Corchaug should the County pull out again. All were in favor.
Jim Pim suggested contacting the owners of the farms you see when
entering Orient. One owner is John Tuthill. Jim and the committee felt
that this land should be a priority, as it is a beautiful vista upon entering
Orient. Joe will speak to Ruth Oliva about these properties.
The committee reviewed the application of Robert Van Nostrand, whose
property is located in Orient. A motion was made by Tom Madigan and
seconded by Jim Rich to recommend to the Town Board that Andy Stype
be hired to appraise this property. All were in favor.
The committee discussed the Raphael Vineyard's application. It is approx-
imately 50 acres located on the southside of Route 25 in Peconic. A motion
was made by Jim Pim and seconded by Tom Madigan to recommend to the
Town Board that David Wimpelberg be contracted to appraise this property.
All were in favor.
The committee reviewed the application of John and Sandra Scott. Since
their application was a little confusing, Joe will contact them and find out
exactly what they are offering.
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The committee discussed the Reynold Blum application. This is a sod
farm on the Main Road in Peconic. Fred Lee said they should be
putting in grapes on this land. A motion was made by Jim Rich and
seconded by Tom Madigan to recommend to the Town Board that David
Wimpelberg be hired to appraise this property. All were in favor.
The committee reviewed the three parcels offered by William Ruland.
They are located in Mattituck. There are approximately 65 acres
involved. A motion was made by Fred Lee and seconded by Jim Pim
to recommend to the Town Board that Andy Stype be contracted to
appraise these parcels. Ail were in favor.
With no further business to be conducted, a motion was made by Tom
Madigan and seconded by Jim Pim to adiourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
· Wilkins
Secretary