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MINUTES
BOARD OF SOUTHOLD TOWN TRUSTEES
Meeting of February 11, 1974
A regular meeting of the Board of Southold Town Trustees was held
at 7:30 P.M., Monday, February 11, 1974 at the Town Board meeting
room, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York, with the following
present:
Absent:
Douglas M. Robertson, Acting Chairman
Philip G. Horton
Frederick E.~ Gordon
George Bird
Judith T. Boken, Secretary
Alvah B. Goldsmith, Chairman
Also present: Loretta Hess, representing the Long Island Traveler-
Mattituck Watchman; Evelyn Gordon, representing the North Fork Tax-
payers Association; Carol Bolger, representing the North Fork
Environmental CQuncil; Loraine Terry.
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Horton, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Board of Southold Town Trustees
meeting held on January 7, 1974 be approved as submitted.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Gordon,
Mr. Bird.
Mr. Robertson introduced Mr. George Bird, Mattituck, New York, new
Southold Town Trustee, replacing Rudolph Johnson who resigned
January 1, 1974.
Mr. Rudolph Bruer, Esq. appeared before the Board representing
Charles Kinq and Anthony DeMaula on their proposal to lease 2~
acres of underwater land in Mattituck Creek from the Town of Southold
for the p~npose of developing and farming oysters. Mr. Bruer stated
he had nothing new to add but was available for any questions the
Trustees might have. Mr. Robertson advised him that the Board has
taken the proposed project under advisement and study~ and will
contact him for explanations or opinions if the need should arise.
(Mr. Charles King appeared later in the meeting and submitted a
survey of the proposed 2½ acres, and a survey dated January 22, 1923
showing oyster lease of of R. H. Bassford in Mattituck Creek. --
Mr. Paul Chanley also appeared to advise the Board that the D.E.C.
has certified the area in question for shellfish culture.)
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Mr.. Jarvis~-~Verity and Mr~ Bob Hamilton of the Southold TOwn ~Baymen's
Association appeared before the Board~to p~rotest the King~DeMaula
project. They. stated, it would cut out clamming, eeling~ crabbing,
etc, in Ma%titUck Creek,~ and the' creeks, aren,t big-enough fo~'~ oySter
farming. Mr~ Rober~son advised Mr., Verity that the~Trustees would
like to meet with the Baymen's Association, and would be in touch with
him. ~ ~ ·
Mr, Norman .M. :Imray. appear.~ed ~bcfo~re th~ Board to repres~nt~h~is applica-
tion for a motoring permit a~ Matt.i~uck cre~k. Tke Board diSCussed the
location~of th~.!!~moori~g ~wit~ Mr, .Im~y and i~.w~S ~g~ree~ that the boat
should be moored perpendicular to the shoreline. .
On motion of Mr. Bird, seconded by ~r~, Go~don, it~was
RESOLVED that Norman'Imray, Knollwood Lane, Mattituck, New York, be
granted permission to place two mushroom anchors (perpendicular to
the shoreline) in Mattituck Creek at the foot of Knollwood Lane,
Mattituck, New York, all in accordance with the detailed specifications
as presented in the corrected originating application. Fee $5.00.
Vote of the ~o~rd: Ayes: ~Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Gordon,
Mr. Bird. ~
An application by Albin Czelatka for a mooring at Arshamomaque Pond
was received and examined by the Board.
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Bird, it was
RESOLVED that ~lbin Czelatka, Mill Colony, Southold, New York, be
granted permission to place an onshore-offshore mooring in Arshamomaque
Pond, Southold, New York, at the foot of Grove Road, ~ltRm aCcordance
with the detailed specifications as presented in the originating
application. Fee: $5.00.
Vote of the Board: Ayes: Mr. Robertson, Mr. Horton, Mr. Gordon,
Mr. Bird.
An application for an onshore-offshore mooring was received from
John S. Zimnoski, Breakwater Road, Mattituck, New York. The Board
examined the application but withheld decision until an investigation
can be m'ade as to whether access to the mooring is over public or
private property.
An application was received from David Ackerman, 495 Rochel~Place,
Mattituck, New York, requesting permission to construct a fixed dock
over his bulkhead on James Creek. The Board 'examined the applica-
tion and withheld decision until the site can be'inspected.
Notification was received from the Town Board instructing the Town
Trustees to disregard recommendation on Wetland Application No. 13,
Leonard Fischer. The Town Board has recommended that Mr. Fischer
make application to the State of New York as this is fresh water
and out of the jurisdiction of the Town of Southold under their
Wetland Ordinance.
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The.~9~rd~,of~Tow~ Trustees wai~ed the requirement f'or applicants
to be present at the presentation of an,application. The Board
will review the, application and-if there are any questions the
Board Will request the applicant's appearance ~t the next meeting.
The gas~,shortage, has brought about ~his ~emporary~meas,ure. . ~
On motion of Mr. Gordon, seconded by Mr. Horton, it was
RESOLVED that the next meeting of the Board of Southold Town
Trustees will be held at 7:3'0 P~.M., March 4, L9741.at the office'
~f,~the Supervisor, 16 South Street, Greenport, New York.
~Vote Of the ~o~n~Bo~yes: Mr,J~Robertson, Mr.' ~Ordon, Mr. HortOn,
Mr. Bird.
Meeting adjourned at 8~0 P.M.
Secretary