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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/2014 Southold Transportation Commission Building Department Conference Room - Southold Town Hall Annex June 23, 2014 Meeting Called to Order: 10:23 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich. A quorum was not present and these minutes are presented as a memo only. Members Present : Councilman Bill Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Planning Dep’t Director Heather Lanza, Chief Martin Flatley and Tom Fox. Minutes of May 13, 2014 Approval tabled due lack of a quorum. Certificates of Recognition – April 29, 2014 Commission members who have not received their certificates issued by the Town Board will receive them at the next meeting. Project Bus Stop Neb reported that had advised the Group’s advisor, Ms. Batuello, of the Commission’s very favorable reaction to earlier their presentation. Of five suggested sites, three were approved by the Owners of the respective sites. The SCDPW is positive about the proposal and while funding is available, NYSDOT approval is also required. Neb suggested that the Group appear before the Town Board, which must be the official sponsor of any grant requests. EETC Update That organization met on May 21, 2104 at Riverhead Town Hall. SEEDS As the project has been completed, about the Town of Southold will receive between $1,000 and $1,500 as its share of the residual funds. The Town of Southampton will distribute the funds. Southampton will also discontinue maintenance of the SEEDS website and Southold may consider transferring Southold-related issues from that program to its Town website. Public Requests Signage at Laurel Lane & Peconic Bay Boulevard A local resident has requested signage at the above intersection cautioning joggers, walkers and bicyclists to observe traffic rules so as to avoid accidents with motor vehicles in the roadway. Neb will check with the Town Engineer and Highways Superintendent concerning appropriate signage. Route 25 Crossing at Handy Pantry, Mattituck Neb will write to NYSDOT’s East End representative requesting a study for further action at that location due to traffic-related incidents at location. It was suggested that increased visibility of crosswalks be considered during the impending repaving of Route 25. Supervisor & Town Board Requests Traffic Light at Westphalia Ave. & CR 48, Mattituck No new developments. Traffic Light at Route 25 & Peconic Lane, Peconic & Planning board Recommendations Due to the recent opening of a brewery at location, Heather advised that the Planning Board will request the Commission’s review of that traffic control issue. In the meantime, Chief Flatley advised that he would conduct a review of motor vehicles accidents at that intersection. In a related issue concerning the brewery, the Commission will also be requested to review a proposal for a second parking lot north of the brewery to accommodate buses, vans and limos. No Through Trucks – King Street, New Suffolk A letter of May 16, 2014 to the Supervisor from the President of the Board of Trustees of the New Suffolk Common School District concerning the above issue has been referred to the Commission for review. Due to the lack of a quorum at the current meeting, the matter will be tabled until the July 2014 meeting. In the meantime, Chief Flatley will check the situation and Neb will discuss it with Commissioner Jim Baker, a New Suffolk resident. Planning Board Requests Town Comprehensive Plan Heather Lanza reported that issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has now been delayed to December 2014. No Parking on North Side of Pike Street, Mattituck Placement of the signage is to be confirmed. Current Transportation Issues - Updates Handicapped Parking Request – Southold Pharmacy, Route 25, Southold NYSDOT has approved the request and appropriate signage will be placed accordingly. Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters A contract has been signed with KJB Industries. Old Business None New Business Recovery of Snow Storm Sand in Roadways In response to Heather’s question about the issue, Councilman Ruland advised that the recovered sand will be screened and sold to contractors for landfill, as it cannot be reused during storms on roadways. Traffic Issues at Pike Street & Mattituck School, Mattituck Vehicles transiting Pike Street onto Maple Lane and then seeking to turn left on to Route 25 are encountering long waiting times due to heavy and slow moving traffic on Route 25. However, after the peak period of 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM, the problem eases. It was suggested that the current traffic plan in that area be reviewed. Next Meeting The next meeting will take place on July 28, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town Hall. There will be no August 2014 meeting. Adjournment 11:05 AM Cc: Town Clerk Respectfully submitted, Thomas F. Fox