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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/2013May 03,2013 To: Town Board Fr: Phillip Beltz Re: APRIL 2013 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR Housinq: · Facilitated Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) meeting and disseminated minutes. · Coordinated meeting with HAC and Les Scheinfeld, Development Director of Habitat for Humanity to discuss funding of Orient project, timeline, etc. · Continue assistance with resale of units at the Cottages at Mattituck. Youth Bureau: · Facilitated Youth Bureau Board meeting and disseminated minutes. · Facilitated Youth Advisory Council meeting. · Attended North Fork Alliance meeting regarding results of Bach Harrison survey (teen use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) · Organized first Youth Spring Job Fair. 51 students participated along with 6 employers who had approximately 25 seasonal employment opportunities. · With Supervisor, Councilman Ruland and Chief Flatley, meeting with North Fork Alliance to discuss "Evidenced- Based Programs and Practices" applications and efficacy of DARE program in preventing risky behavior. · Through Suffolk County Council of the Boys Scouts of America, facilitated "Learning for Life" career day discussion with students of Rocky Point Middle School. · Attended Suffolk County Youth Bureau Directors' meeting · Attended Suffolk County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council meeting. Comprehensive Plan: · Attended one team meeting to review and incorporate additional comments from local environmental organizations regarding Natural Resources chapter (Water Resources.) · With Heather Lanza, meeting with Supervisor, Chief Flatley and Lloyd Reisenberg to discuss draft outline for upcoming Emergency Planning chapter. Economic Development: · Prepared agenda and minutes of April 26th Economic Development Committee meeting. · Meeting with Amy Burns, newly appointed Business Liaison to discuss expectations and role of position. Attended North Fork Promotion Council meeting in discussion of East End Tourism Alliance's $340,000 grant award from the NYS Long Island Regional Economic Council. Other: · Additional meeting with representatives from schools and designees of Youth Bureau and Renewable Alternative Energy Committee to discuss implementation of recycling in schools. Agreement to sponsor event on November 15th-America Recycles Day. · Coordinated April 27th Community Service Forum--approximately 50 residents attended the event to learn about volunteer opportunities from 32 community service agencies · Meeting of Website Committee. · Prepared April Suffolk Times Community Notices advertisement. · Continue to monitor and address constituent requests on the Town's website "How Do I" feature (one request in April.) · Attended Suffolk County East End Mayors and Supervisors' Association meeting.