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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/2013 November 13, 2013 To: Town Board Fr: Phillip Beltz Re: OCTOBER 2013 SUMMARY REPORT-SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR Housing: Facilitated two Housing Advisory Commission (HAC) meetings and disseminated minutes. Development of Senior Housing Options forum to foster living independently, including meeting with Karen McLaughlin. Finalized "Town of Southold Affordable Housing Programs Policies and Procedures." With Heather Lanza, meeting with architect Bruce Kinlin regarding affordable apartments for Fishers Island. Vetted new applicant for Town's affordable accessory apartment program and reviewed revised lease. With Councilmen Dinizio and Ruland, interviewed new HAC applicant. Youth Bureau: Facilitated Youth Bureau board meeting and disseminated minutes. Facilitated Youth Advisory Council meeting. Attended two planning meetings for East End Youth Leadership Summit and Gang Prevention conference. Attended Leadership Summit and facilitated anti-bullying workshop with Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center Nassau County. Finalized YB Social Media policy with parent/guardian notification letter. Meeting with two students regarding college application process, reference letters, etc. Several meetings with Mattituck senior, Christian Montgomery, to discuss independent study assignment regarding development of environmental initiatives such as recycling in schools. Also met with Mattituck High School principal, Shawn Petretti, to advance initiative for America Recycles Day for November 15tH Attended School-Business Advisory Council to discuss internship initiative for Spring 2014. Meeting with teen librarian of Southold Free Library and Southold High School social worker to discuss development of initiatives to address bullying. Comprehensive Plan: Meeting with Town Board to discuss proposed land use chapter. Economic Development: Meeting with Suffolk County Industrial Commercial Incentive Board. Several meetings with Joan Bischoff regarding support of "Taste of North Fork" grant over Veteran's Day weekend. Sponsored EDC "Taste North Fork" meeting with local businesses to promote participation. Meeting with Amy Burns and representatives seeking support for "new farming initiatives." Community Development: Meeting with Community Development Block Grant Reviewing Committee to discuss potential projects for 2014 funding. Set public hearing for November and notified prospective applicants. Meeting with North Fork Housing Alliance to discuss ability to spend allocated funds. Executive Safety: Facilitated Executive Safety Committee meeting. Meeting with Chief Flatley and Lloyd Reisenberg to discuss alarm systems in Town facilities. Meeting with A+ Technology & Security for demonstration of surveillance capabilities. Other: Responded to one constituent request on Town website (re intersection of Route 25 and Factory Avenue.) Meeting to discuss implementation of environmental initiatives in schools, specifically America Recycles Day including meeting with Group for the East End who will not be able to devote time towards this effort but will assist with Earth Day educational program in April. Meeting with Town Board re 2014 budget. On behalf of Supervisor, attended East End Supervisors and Village Mayors Association meeting. Facilitated Supervisor and Comptroller 2014 budget discussion with the public at Peconic Lane Community Center.