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LAND PRESERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING
Minutes & Discussion Notes from Meeting held
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room
Members Present: John Sepenoski, Chairman
Anne Murray
Sam McCullough
Lillian Ball
Members Absent: Allan Connell
Maureen Cullinane
Eric Keil
Also present: Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator
Tim Caufield, Peconic Land Trust
Luke McKay, Peconic Land Trust
Commencement:
• The meeting began at 7:15 p.m. with four LPC members present.
Adoption of Meeting Minutes:
• Acceptance of LPC meeting minutes from October 1, 2013
MOTION made by Sam McCullough, seconded by Lillian Ball, to accept the 10/1/2013 LPC meeting
minutes as amended to note the attendance of John Cushman at meeting with Ducks Unlimited
representative re: Edward property,
Motion carried: 4/0
Land Preservation Applications and Inquiries:
• SCTM #1000-53-4-44.1 and 44.3 (POSILLICO/CONKLING POINT ESTATES pending Subdivision
Open Space)
Update re: Application for Town ownership of pending Subdivision Open Space
Melissa Spiro gave update from Town Board work session discussion. Town Board did not conclude
whether or not to accept donation, however, Town Board's initial discussion was generally not in favor
of accepting donation of the larger subdivision open space parcel. Town Board will discuss again at
next work session. LPC recommends acceptance due to location within Pipes Cove preservation
area. LPC discussed potential for access to the adjacent large, predominantly wetland, property to
the west should future public access be obtained to that property via future preservation efforts.
• SCTM #1000-127-8-17.2 & 17.3 and 1000-127-3-8 & 9.2 (CAPITAL ASSET RETIREMENT FUND,
LLC)
Update
Melissa Spiro gave update re: conversation with landowner. Landowner presented expected offer and
inquired about potential donation of tax parcel #1000-127.-8-17.2. LPC does not recommend that
Town Board pursue donation as public benefit is minimal.
• SCTM #1000-106-9-2.3 (COOPER AgPDD)
LPC discussed template for AgPDD Easement. Discussion will continue next meeting. Decisions
were made regarding content of certain sections. Melissa will compile list of decisions for vote when
review of draft document is completed.
Applications & Inquiries for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property:
• None
Stewardship and Management:
• SCTM #1000-54-6-20 (TOWN OWNED OPEN SPACE - DAMIANOS, JENNINGS RD)
Update re: Request from DPW to open hunting trails
Did not discuss.
General Land Preservation Items:
• None
Next Regular Meeting:
• The next regular meeting will be on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
Adjournment:
• The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. by the four attending LPC members.
Respectfully submitted by Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation Coordinator