HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/2007Minutes of the "Greenport West" Stakeholders Group meeting
Monday August 27, 2007
Floyd Memorial Library
5:30 p.m.
Attendee Stakeholders:
Don Leslie, Jr., Chairman,d.leslie~lesliejohnson. com, 340 Robinson Road, Greenport
Victor Brown, 477-1083, 64 Sound Road, Greenport
Mariel Dobler, 477-8517, marieldoblerC~aol.com,
Nelia Purnhagen, 477-2468, 1055 Sutton Place, Greenport
Peter Russo, 477-3519, prusso46C~aol.com, PO Box 2046, 13 Oyster Point, 5th Street
Ural Talgat, 477-8963, ura159C~hotmail.com 436 7th Street, Greenport
Absent:
Sylvia Holtzberg, 477-0410, snhC~peconiclanding.net
Melanie Norden, 212-995-5000, x 118 (w); 477-4914, nordenlC~optonline.net, 1550 McCann Lane, Greenport
Tanya Padmore, 477-1070 (w); 477-4018 (h); NFHAC~aol.com; PO Box 329 Greenport
Note: Minute notes taken by Mariel Dobler, Co-Secretary
Victor Brown raised issue of traffic problems at the blinking light at the head of Main Street. A roundabout
was discussed and Don Leslie volunteered to investigate whether a roundabout was currently being considered
by the DOT. It was recommended that an emergency temporary traffic light be installed on site before the end
of the year. Peter Russo agreed to follow-up on the emergency light recommendation.
Some Stakeholder procedural matters were discussed. P. Russo recommended that an agenda be prepared in
advance of each meeting, and that the minutes be read at the beginning of the meeting. If stakeholders have
recommendations for agendas, they should forward those to Don.
P. Russo suggested that when stakeholders next meet with the Planning Board, we make 4-5 very specific
recommendations of tasks that we would like the Planning Board/Town to complete. These could include
· Clean up of garbage/sand along sides of 25 & 48 by the Town Highway Department
· Remove all signs illegally placed on Town property
· Remove all cars for sale illegally parked on Town property
· Investigate the construction of attractive and serviceable bus shelters, a la Riverhead
Ural and others recommended that there be public access with designated parking to all waterways, creeks etc.
For example, Ural indicated that the Hudson River Savings Bank should have been asked to designate public
parking for those who want to access walking/biking trails/future kayak trails, etc.
Don Leslie, Chairman, indicated that he feels the Group should prepare for a public meeting. Involvement of
V. Scopaz was discussed. Preparing an agenda for the meeting was also discussed.
Mariel Dobler recommended that the group obtain a map from the PB or Town with street names identified,
designated areas, etc. P. Russo indicated that when he went to the Town Hall to pick up a map, he was asked
to pay for it.
Victor and Ural both indicated that they felt the Jernick property would work for a public pool/YMCA.
The question was raised whether commercial building should adhere to site plans, even if they build on the
same footprint as former buildings on that site.
Respectfully submitted,
Melanie Norden
Co-Secretary