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James Grathwohl, Chairperson Town Hall Annex
Donald Feiler 54375 Route 25
James Garretson, Vice Chair PO Box 1179
Anne Surchin Southold, NY 11971
Gary Parker Fax (631) 765-9502
Robert Harper Telephone: (631) 765-1802
Edward Webb www.southoldtownny.gov
Damon Rallis, Administrative Assistant
Town of Southold
Landmark Preservation Commission Minutes
3:00 p.m., February 17, 2015
Town Hall Annex Executive Board Room
Attendees:
James Garretson, Anne Surchin, Gary Parker, Robert Harper, Edward Webb.
Commissioner Webb recorded the minutes in the absence of Administrative Assistant Damon
Rallis.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Vice Chairman James
Garretson in Chairman Grathwohl’s absence.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of January 20, 2014 were approved unanimously.
Chairman’s Comments:
James Garretson advised the members of recent
communication from Chairperson James Grathwohl and his need to step down as chair,
due to health issues, but that he wished to remain a member of the commission.
RESOLUTION:
Commissioner Surchin brought forth a resolution accepting the
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resignation of James Grathwohl as Chairperson of the Landmarks Preservation
Commission.
RESOLUTION #2.17.15.1
passed unanimously. (Resolution/roll call attached).
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RESOLUTION:
Commissioner Webb brought forth a resolution naming James
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Garretson as Chairperson of the Landmarks Preservation Commission and naming
Anne Surchin as Vice Chairperson for a term ending December 31, 2015.
RESOLUTION #2.17.15.2
passed unanimously. (Resolution/roll call attached).
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Chairman Garretson asked that James Grathwohl’s resignation letter be part of the
official record of this meeting.
Old Business
Awards Program:
Commissioner Surchin reviewed suggestions for the awards program which
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include:
Initiate a press release announcing the program
Review criteria
Place ad in Suffolk Times announcing the program
Discussion ensued regarding award criteria with the following agreed to by
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consensus:
Applicant must meet at least one of the following required criteria:
SPLIA Survey listing
Historic District (Commercial/residential)
At least 50 years old
Commissioner Surchin will draft a press release and circulate to members for
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review prior to next meeting. The tentative plan is to roll out the publicity in the
spring and present the award in early summer.
Historic Lighthouses:
CommissionerWebb advised that Damon Rallis has drafted a
resolution to go before the town board for approval regarding inclusion of historic town
lighthouses on the Town’s landmark registry. Damon will be asked about the status of
the resolution.
Ben Franklin Mile Marker Project:
Chairman Garretson will obtain a status update
from Commissioner Grathwohl and report back.
Historic Churches/Floating Zone Legislation:
Chairman Garretson noted that a public
hearing on the proposed legislation has been scheduled for March 10th, 2015 at 4:32 pm
at Southold Town Hall. He encouraged all commission members to attend the hearing.
Chairman Garretson will attend and speak in support of the proposed law.
New Business
Commission Name:
Following discussion the commission agreed by consensus that we
should comply with the Southold Town code and call ourselves the Southold Town
Historic Preservation Commission.
Encouragement of New Landmark Designations:
CommissionerHarper reviewed the
issue noting that presently there is no incentive to preserve the facades of historic
buildings in the town. Following a discussion, it was agreed that we should request a
meeting with Supervisor Russell to discuss the issue. Chairman Garretson will contact
the Supervisor to set up a meeting with the commission.
Status of Update of SPLIA inventory conducted by Mark Tweedie several years ago.
Commissioner Parker led the discussion after which it was agreed to ask Damon Rallis
for an update on the status of the project.