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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/2012Southold Transportation Commission Southold Town Hall July 23, 2012 Meeting Called to Order 10:04 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. Members Present: Jim Baker, Frank Field, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Chief Martin Flatley, Highway Superintendent Pete Harris, Town Planning Director Heather Lanza, Greenport Rep. Bob Feger, Margaret Brown and Tom Fox. Absent Councilman Chris Talbot Minutes of June 25, 20'12 A motion to approve the minutes was made by Pete Harris, seconded by Jim Baker and was carried after Jamie Richter's observation that the June 25th minutes should be amended to reflect that the discussion related to street lights on private roads covered East Marion instead of Orient. East End Transportation Council Neb reported that the next meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2012. Supervisor's Requests Traffic on Love Lane, Mattituck A local resident has requested that certain actions be taken concerning the issues of U- turns, trucks, signage and speeding on that road. After a comprehensive discussion covering those issues, it was determined that U-turns and speeding were minor problems and most trucks on that road largely served local merchants, who were mostly satisfied with the current situation. Pete Harris reported that new signage directing motorists to the near-by municipal parking lots had been ordered and Chief Flatley advised that aggressive traffic enforcement measures would continue. The situation will remain under review, as necessary. Planning Board Requests Roundabouts on Route 48 There are no new developments concerning the roundabouts proposed for Cox Neck Lane in Mattituck and at Route 25 in Greenport. Factory Avenue and Route 25, Mattituck The utility pole in way of the NE corner of that intersection at the 711 has been moved further east to allow for the traffic-enhancing rounding cut at that corner to be carried out by the NYSDOT. Harbes, Mattituck As several issues remain outstanding with respect to the various Harbes enterprises, it was recommended that the principals of those interests be invited to meet with the Planning Board to discuss potential solutions to those issues. Town Agricultural Plan Heather Lanza reported that the Transportation Commission's recommendations concerning parking issues at farm stands have been incorporated in to the Agricultural Plan. Current Transportation Issues Southold/Greenport Bus Shelters Neb reported that the SCDPW has issued RFP's for the selection of a contractor and that final approval of the project is awaited. Peconic Bay Water Jitney It was reported that the service had experienced mechanical problems with its vessel. Cross Sound Ferry Parking Issues - Route 25, Orient The NYSDOT has completed a comprehensive analysis of parking issues on Route 25 approaching the ferry terminal. In its letter of June 12, 2012 to the Supervisor, that analysis found "no demonstrated safety concern nor is there any adequate off-street parking for the local establishments to use nearby". Moreover, the NYSDOT also concluded - "Given these determinations, it is our professional opinion that restricting additional parking at the subject location is not warranted". Orientation / Interpretive Signage Project Implementation of that project is continuing. Old Business LIRR It has been reported that the LIRR has reserved $29,000,000 for the partial reinstatement of previously curtailed service. The changes are expected to be implemented in November 2012 and do not appear to include the restoration of weekend service to Greenport. Brookhaven Rail Terminal, Yaphank Local press reports advise that the Owners of that facility have acquired additional acreage immediately to the east of the current operation and that future plans include additional trackage and the construction of warehouses. New Business Traffic Issues, Main Street and 1st Street, New Suffolk Jim Baker raised the issue of improved signage and road striping in way of that intersection. Next Meeting August 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. Adjournment 11: 06AM Cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox