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Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also present:
John Sepenoski, Chairman
Anne Murray
Allan Connell
Lillian Ball (7:05 p.m.)
Sam McCullough
Maureen Cullinane
Eric Keil (7:20 p.m.)
None
Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary
Al Krupski, Town Board Liaison (8:22 p.m.)
Stephen Searl, Peconic Land Trust (7:07 p.m.)
Thomas J. McCarthy, Real Estate Broker (7:25 p.m. -8:20 p.m.)
Scott DeSimone, Esq. (7:25 p.m. -8:20 p.m.)
Commencement:
· The meeting began at 7:04 p.m. with five LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
· Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from July 24, 2012
MOTION made by Maureen Cullinane, seconded by Sam McCullough, to accept the 7/24/2012 LPC
meeting minutes.
Motion carried: 5/0
Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries:
· SCTM #1000-112.-2-1 & 2 (MACARI Property)
Review status of offer and appraisal [executive session]
The members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Melissa Spiro and Stephen Searl reviewed status of original offer (now expired), counter-offer and
grant award eligibility potential on this project. LPC members favorable to proceeding with grant.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION made by John Sepenoski, seconded by Allan Connell, to direct Stephen Searl of Peconic
Land Trust, to negotiate a purchase offer with Joseph Macari, landowner, for the purchase of a
development rights easement on SCTM #1000-112.-2-p/o 1 & SCTM #1000-112.-2-2, for a price per
buildable acre as supported by a recent appraisal. Seller will retain a two acre area in southwesterly
corner along Bergen Ave that will remain with the merged farm lots. LPC will require a 10% lot
coverage restriction for the construction of future agricultural structures.
Motion carried: 7/0
Melissa will move forward with grant application. Stephen Searl will assist by obtaining the necessary
documents requiring completion by the landowner.
SCTM #1000-45.-6-1,2 & 8 (Jurzenia)
Review status of offer [executive session]
The members entered into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Melissa Spiro reviewed status of LPC offer approved by the Town Board, and verbally presented to
durzenia family by Randy Parsons of The Nature Conservancy. LPC directed Melissa Spiro, Land
Preservation Coordinator, to now send formal offer letter to durzenia family, landowners of SCTM
#'1000-45.-6-'1, 2 & $.
END OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
SCTM #1000-55.-2-10.1 (Moffat-Wolfe)
Review status of proposed Conservation Subdivision design (agent for landowner to attend)
Tom McCarthy addressed the LPC members concerning his clients' signed letters of intent to sell
development rights easement to the Town on SCTM #'1000-55.-2-'10.2. The landowners are not
actively involved in farming but have rented out the farmland over the years. They are working on
plans for a proposed 75/75 conservation subdivision and lot line modification. This proposed design
was given preliminary review by Planning staff who were not favorable to proposed Route 45 access
to potential lots.
LPC reviewed plan that had been presented to Planning staff. LPC members also were not favorable
to proposed conservation subdivision design.
LPC suggested that a proposed Reserve Area be attached to farm easement area on east side, a lot
line change be made for existing house on adjacent lot that would result in a larger house lot, and
creation of a residential lot with flag access on western side of property. The existing irrigation well
would stay with farm lot or within proposed Reserve Area that would remain un-subdividable from the
farm lot.
LPC asked Tom McCarthy for ~ermission to inspect property regarding existing gully, under road
drainage, and potential lot access. It was suggested meeting at barns on property at '1'1 a.m. on
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Thursday, August 9 for any members available to attend this inspection.
Melissa reminded LPC of awarded federal grant opportunity for this project and Tom will move
forward with getting signed documents from landowners and submitting paperwork to appropriate
governmental agencies in a timely manner.
SCTM #1000-115.-2-6 (Maaratooka North)
Review status of project and State grant
Eric Keil was not present during any discussion on this project due to personal involvement.
Melissa Spiro gave LPC status update regarding landowner's application before the Planning Board.
The State Grant Program Manager is not favorable to this plan. Melissa sent final plan to State and is
waiting for response.
SCTM #1000-34.-1-7 & 1000-41.-1-1 (Heaney)
Review status of land donation
The Land Preservation Department has received the closing documents for the gifting of SCTM
#1000-34.-1-7 and 1000-41 .-1-1 from the Heaney Family. Before the documents can be executed by
the Supervisor and submitted to the County for recording purposes, the matter of the 2nd half unpaid
property tax bill (approximately $372.00) must be resolved. Upon transfer of fee title, Town will owe
approximately $200 towards this unpaid tax bill. Al Krupski will bring this matter to the attention of the
Town Board.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property:
· None
Stewardship and Management:
· HORSES ON TOWN-OWNED OPEN SPACE (per Al Krupski)
Al Krupski addressed LPC with matter recently brought before the Town Board regarding newly
adopted Town Code that addresses cleaning up pet waste (i.e. dogs, horses) on Town-owned
properties. MS4 legislation recently adopted by the Town Board clearly states "no pet waste"
language. Horse owners are concerned with the danger issues involved with cleaning up "pet waste"
when riding their horses through areas of the Town.
In general Management Plans adopted by the Town Board, there is no mention of horses being
allowed on Town-owned preserves. Al asked that LPC identify parcels where horses are allowed and
address this in future Management Plans. County does not allow horses n parkland used for passive
recreation.
General Land Preservation Items:
· NRCS GRANT STATUS
Melissa gave LPC update status of USDA-NRCS grant with timeframes. Melissa will move forward
with awarded grant and new grant proposal to be submitted.
· REVIEW CONFIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM FROM PLANNING BOARD [executive session]
HOLD - Not discussed due to time constraints.
COMPREHENSIVE PLA.N: LA.ND PRESERVATION CHAPTER
Next Regular Meeting:
· The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Annex
Executive Board Room. Allan Connell will not be able to attend this meeting.
Adjournment:
· The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. by the seven attending LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melanie Doroski, Land Preservation Secretary