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Neville, Elizabeth
From: Standish, Lauren
Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2003 8:14 AM
To: Neville, Elizabeth
Subject: FW: TO ALL MEMEBERS OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD RE: CHURCH LANE
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From: Annwynl@aol.com rmailto:Annwyn1@aol.com]
Sent:Tuesday, October 07, 2003 5:59 PM
To: Lauren.standish@town.southold.ny.us
Cc:janet71566@yahoo.com;joshhorton03@yahoo.com; MaggieB@nyc.rr.com
Subject:TO ALL MEMEBERS OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD RE: CHURCH LANE
To The Town Board:
As a Southold Town resident for over 50 years, I cannot urge you enough to let the
residents of Church Lane make their own decisions about what is best for their area. Over the
decades this community has made unstinting sacrifices to the town. They have kept their home
areas with grace and dignity while we defiled the land around them with our refuse. They have
paid taxes, provided labor to the community and created a home base where none of us would
have had the need or courage. They have even lived without water and with the smells of our
refuse.
Please recognize this community. Give them a medal, not another series of hardships. If
Southold Township cannot live without more industrial taxes let The Township choose an area
closer to the homes of the McMansions. (I bet The Township wouldn't dare do that.) Church Lane
should be off limits for more exploitation.
I believe deeply in this issue. Please enter my notes in the minutes and forgive me for
being unable to attend personally.
Thank you for your attention. I wish I could represent myself and my neighbors tomorrow.
I feel that this is a major ethical issue that is before us.
Deborah Gordon-Brown 400 Diamond Lane, Peconic 11958 (765-2604)
Charles Canfield Brown
10/8/2003
RECEIVED
September 18, 2003 SEP 18 2003
to: Southold Town Board
possibly others concurring Southold Town Clerk
I discovered recently and may have confirmed today something
you all probably know.
I noted in a local newspaper the report of a closing at
175 Richmond Lane, Peconic a property within Richmond
Shores having been bought by David Okula for 400, 000 plus .
The name was familiar and that property interests me
so I looked it up in your records and also looked up or had
looked up whether or not a David Okula was a Southold Town
police officer. There is someone by that name on the police.
The closing was on May 13, 2003 . The seizure of my car
adjacent to Richmond Shores was May 25, 2003.
Coincidentally I attended a civil trial in which police
officer Ryan Springer was suing to collect money he alleged
was owed him by the builder of his new home in Mattituck.
The person having; done the work was a police officer (not
Okula) . This latter is noted in terms of a variety of things
especially conflicts and restrictions of types of work and so
on . The trial was inconclusive . 'step dad' Arnoff= being a
witness, Springer represented by a lawyer with the builder
believing it was small claims (not lawyers and more informal) .
I don' t know the judge' s decision yet.
i persist in my belief that yours is the worse board and
overall government ever in tib f Sou hold.
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Peconic, NY 11958
476-2420
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JULY, 2003
_PETITION TO THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, SUPERVISOR JOSH
HORTON AND CHIEF OF POLICE COCHRAN
FROM THE CONCERNED RESIDENTS IN AND AROUND GRAND AVENUE
AND THE LONG CREEK BRIDGE
In particular, we are concerned with the stretch of roadway heading north along Grand
Avenue just over the Long Creek Bridge. Traffic races at high speeds through here
24-hours a day! Traffic heading both north and south along this stretch regularly tears
through at very high speeds. There are so many children, family pets and deer living
in this particular area that are in extreme danger from thoughtless and careless drivers.
This is not just transient traffic; these cars and trucks are local residents and
unfortunately our neighbors.
We realize that we have to.watch and restrain our children and animals but, they can
and do occasionally get away from our protection.
Two deer have been killed over the past few months and the latest event just this past
week was a family pet. Unfortunately, the whole family had to witness this horrible
accident.
We are requesting immediate and continuing action from the Police Department to
monitor, slow down, ticket and attempt to stop this dangerous behavior.
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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE G Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK p y P.O. Box 1179
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MARRIAGE OFFICER Fax (631) 765-6145
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER y?J�l �aO� Telephone (631) 765-1800
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER southoldtown.northfork.net
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 10, 2003
Anita Brush
Post Office Box 578
Mattituck,New York 11952
Dear Ms. Brush:
Please be advised that my office has nothing to do with Senior Citizen Exemptions or STAR
Exemptions. They are both handled by the Assessors Office. Anyone who comes up to the Town
Clerk window or calls on the telephone asking for this type of information is sent to the Assessors
Office. This is what I have instructed my staff to do and this is what I hear them doing, sending
requests for information of this type to the Assessors Office. I would not want any other department in
Town Hall giving out information on how to apply for any type of permit, etc. issued by my office for
fear that they would give outdated or incorrect information. So, therefore, the Town Clerk's Office
does not give out information for applications to other departments. This has been the policy of this
office for many years.
I am sending your request for change of address on your tax bill to the Receiver of Taxes Office and to
the Assessors Office for processing. My office does not handle these matters either.
I am very sorry that you had a problem. However, I don't believe that it was caused by any action of
my office. I take exception to your last sentence in your letter that your feeling was that you were
bothering the clerk in my office just to know what you had to do to benefit from the STAR program.
You may have got this feeling because the clerk was trying to refer to you the Assessors to get the
information. Referring you to the Assessors Office to get their information would be in keeping with
the policy of my office, which is not to give information out regarding applications to other offices.
We are always happy to direct you to the correct office to get information directly from them. If my
office can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
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Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
cc: Assessors Office
Receiver of Taxes Office
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RECEIVED
JUN 6 2003
June 5, 2003
Elizabeth A.Neville, Town Clerk Southold Town Ciera
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, N.Y. 11971
Dear Elizabeth A.Neville, Town Clerk,
Last fall I sold my home in Smithtown, N.Y. and have now moved to my summer home,
owned by my late husband and now myself, for almost sixty years. This is now my legal
residence.
I was instructed by my real estate lady to be sure and apply for the Star program in
Southold. This I did. The lady in your office told me I would have to wait until I was
sixty-five years.
This February I turned sixty-five years. Upon my return from my winter residence in
florida. I yesterday, went to your assessors office to apply for this Star program. I was
<then told by the clerk March 1st, was the dead line. I did not need to be a senior citizen to
get a break in my taxes. Now I am to wait until the fall.
1 feel because of the inaccurate information I have been given by your office has caused
me to loose my discount in my taxes. I pay enough taxes.
I did not receive a bill for my taxes from your office for 2003. From Florida a made a
number of calls just to get the dollar amount so I could pay my taxes. Then when I
forwarded my check, I did not receive the usual receipt. Only by me calling my bank did
I know you received my check for my taxes.
My feeling was that I was bothering the clerk in your office just to know what I have to
do to bennifit from the Star program.
Respectfully,
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Anita E. Brush
4716 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel,N.Y.
Please note my mailing address above. This I personally gave to your office last fall.
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RECEIVED
July 22, 2003
Supervisor, Joshua Horton JUL 2 4 2003
Town of Southold
PO Box 1179 Southold Town Ceti
Southold, New York 11971
Dear Supervisor Horton:
This is my third letter to the Town Board in regard to a continual and burgeoning
problem along an area of waterfront in Cutchogue, east of Duck Pond Lane (aka
Duck Pond Road). On August 14th, 2001 at the Southold Town Hall meeting, I
addressed the Board regarding this problem area, just east of the Santorini Motel,
where a formation of large rocks seems to attract not only porgies but a host of
out-of-town fisherman hunkering down for a day of fishing. The residents who
live along this small stretch of the sound are barraged every weekend by large
groups of daytrippers who come and set themselves up for the day with their
sodas, beers, radios, tackle, picnic baskets, families, diapers, and, when they plan
ahead, toilet paper. They come as early as 4 am in the morning and create noise
and litter till dusk. They use our bulkheads on which to picnic, clean their fish,
and create small fires, and they take advantage of the privacy the large boulders
create to relieve themselves. We are tired of being awakened at dawn and of
having to clean up after, and play `vigilante' to, these disrespectful visitors.. the
numbers of which have increased over the years. The town police are tired of
being called and this is not the sort of fishing environment the town should be
supporting. We find it unconscionable that the town openly affords these
fisherman access to park, yet does not control the numbers nor monitor the actions
of what has clearly become a mob scene each weekend. (This past weekend, for
instance, there were 15 fisherman along my bulkhead alone ) Additionally, a
larger problem has developed that needs immediate attention. These fisherman, in
part due to the fact that it gets too crowded on shore, have lately taken to
swimming, with all their gear and tackle, out to a large rock that sits off shore...
and it is obvious that many of them do not know how to swim. This is an accident
waiting to happen, and we have witnessed first hand someone barely keeping his
head above water while he struggled to shore with his clothing and tackle box in
hand over head.
As sound front homeowners we comply with the strict and necessary restrictions
imposed by the town , the DEC, the Army Corp of Engineers etc., to keep the
beaches and bluffs healthy and environmentally sound. We pay exorbitant taxes to
have the privilege of owning and maintaining these properties. It is time the town
took action to insure that these areas stay pristine and unspoiled. The help we
receive from the police has been commendable, but is only useful to a point. It is
absurd that we should have to call upon them each and every weekend to remind
these trespassers to move off our bulkheads, clean up their trash, take only legal
sized fish, etc.
We would like to make the following recommendations:
1. Change the signs on Duck Pond Lane (Road) to a NO PARKING area -or-
NO PARKING except for town residents with yearly stickers.
2. Discourage day passes by not selling them anywhere except at the Town Hall
Mondays through Fridays and for a fee greater than $12.00.
3. Allow fishing only in areas that have attendants or that are equipped to handle
the noise, mess and traffic it creates.
We would appreciate your response to this letter and hope these suggestions will
be addressed at the next Board Meeting.
Sincerely,
Pauletta Brooks and the families of Dignan's Road
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#�,a RECEIVED 275 Peconic Lane • P.O. Box 178
Peconic, N.Y. 11958-0178
PETER W. HARRIS Tel. (631) 765-3140
Superintendent JUN 2 3 2003 (631) 734-5211
Fax(631) 765-1750
Southold Town Carl
MEMORANDUM
TO: Carlisle E. Cochran, Jr.
Chief of Police
FROM: Peter W. Harris RA
Superintendent of Highways
DATE: June 23, 2003
SUBJECT: COCHRAN PARK
I am in receipt of a complaint from a Peconic Lane bed and
breakfast, which is located across from Cochran Park. I am
informed that attendees of events at the park "linger" there long
after the night ball games are over and alcoholic beverage
consumption has been observed. Therefore, I would appreciate
your scheduling a police officer to routinely patrol the park area in
order to enforce the "no alcoholic beverage" policy.
Cc: Southold Town Board
Gregory Yakaboski, Esq.
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ELIZABETH A.NEVILLE �`Z`� OGy Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK p P.O. Box 1179
W Z Southold, New York 11971
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
MARRIAGE OFFICER Gy �� Fax (631) 765-6145
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICERTelephone (631) 765-1800
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICER O'� southoldtown.northfork.net
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
June 10, 2003
Anita Brush
Post Office Box 578
Mattituck,New York 11952
Dear Ms. Brush:
Please be advised that my office has nothing to do with Senior Citizen Exemptions or STAR
Exemptions. They are both handled by the Assessors Office. Anyone who comes up to the Town
Clerk window or calls on the telephone asking for this type of information is sent to the Assessors
Office. This is what I have instructed my staff to do and this is what I hear them doing, sending
requests for information of this type to the Assessors Office. I would not want any other department in
Town Hall giving out information on how to apply for any type of permit, etc. issued by my office for
fear that they would give outdated or incorrect information. So, therefore, the Town Clerk's Office
does not give out information for applications to other departments. This has been the policy of this
office for many years.
I am sending your request for change of address on your tax bill to the Receiver of Taxes Office and to
the Assessors Office for processing. My office does not handle these matters either.
I am very sorry that you had a problem. However, I don't believe that it was caused by any action of
my office. I take exception to your last sentence in your letter that your feeling was that you were
bothering the clerk in my office just to know what you had to do to benefit from the STAR program.
You may have got this feeling because the clerk was trying to refer to you the Assessors to get the
information. Referring you to the Assessors Office to get their information would be in keeping with
the policy of my office, which is not to give information out regarding applications to other offices.
We are always happy to direct you to the correct office to get information directly from them. If my
office can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
cc: Assessors Office
Receiver of Taxes Office
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anitameltip@aol.com RECEIVED
JUN 6 2003
June 5, 2003
Elizabeth A.Neville, Town Clerk Southold Town CIO
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, N.Y. 11971
Dear Elizabeth A.Neville, Town Clerk,
Last fall I sold my home in Smithtown, N.Y. and have now moved to my summer home,
owned by my late husband and now myself, for almost sixty years. This is now my legal
residence.
I was instructed by my real estate lady to be sure and apply for the Star program in
Southold. This I did. The lady in your office told me I would have to wait until I was
sixty-five years.
This February I turned sixty-five years. Upon my return from my winter residence in
Florida. I yesterday, went to your assessors office to apply for this Star program. I was
then told by the clerk March 1St, was the dead line. I did not need to be a senior citizen to
get a break in my taxes. Now I am to wait until the fall.
I feel because of the inaccurate information I have been given by your office has caused
me to loose my discount in my taxes. I pay enough taxes.
I did not receive a bill for my taxes from your office for 2003. From Florida a made a
number of calls just to get the dollar amount so I could pay my taxes. Then when I
forwarded my check, I did not receive the usual receipt. Only by me calling my bank did
I know you received my check for my taxes.
My feeling was that I was bothering the clerk in your office just to know what I have to
do to bennifit from the Star program.
Respectfully,
Anita E. Brush
4716 Peconic Bay Blvd., Laurel,N.Y.
Please note my mailing address above. This I personally gave to your office last fall.
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PETIT lON
To: Submitted:--
The Hon. Joshua Y. Horton-Town Supervisor
Town of Southold
Town Hall-53095 Main Rd.
Southold,New York
Re: 3900 Lighthouse Rd.
Building Permit 428007Z
Issued to:Doris Anderson
Date Issued: 1/15/2002
Dear Sir:
The undersigned, residents of the town of Southold, hereby petition your office to investigate unlawfully
built structures beyond the property lines of property described as Lot No. 2, Block 2, Section 050, District
1000 in the village of Southold located at the NE corner of the intersection of Lighthouse Rd. and
Soundview Ave. Extension. In the opinion of a Registered Professional Engineer the owner/builder has
illegally built the following:
1. Four (4) concrete/ brick pilasters, walls, landing and steps and associated foundations within and onto
the legal right of way of Soundview Ave.Ext. and beyond his property line.
2. A private open space parking area within and onto the legal right of way of Soundview Ave. Ext. and
beyond his property line.
3. Four (4) concrete/brick pilasters, walls, steps and associated concrete foundations within and onto the
legal right of way of Lighthouse Rd.and beyond his property line.
4. Placed earth fill approximately 3 ft.high outside his property lines along Soundview Ave.Ext. and along
Lighthouse Rd. ,thus, eliminating the pedestrian sidewalks along both streets.
5. Planted shrubs and trees and installed underground sprinkler system outside his property line and within
and onto the right of way of Soundview Ave.Ext. and Lighthouse Rd.
As a result, it is estimated that approximately 15,000 sq. ft. of public land has been incorporated into
owner/builder's lot,thus, illegally enlarging his property.
Upon completion of your investigation and verification that the above are true and correct and that they are
in violation of the Code of the Town of Southold we demand that the owner/builder be directed to
1. Remove all illegally built structures including concrete foundations.
2. Remove all shrubs, trees and sprinkler system found to be within and onto the right of way of both
streets mentioned above.
3. Remove all earth fill from within the right of way of both streets and restore the sidewalks and grass seed
them.
We, respectfully, request that you direct the Dept. of Buildings to withhold the issuance of the Certificate
of Occupancy for the dwelling,referenced above,until corrective action is complete and satisfactory to the
Town of Southold.
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4270 Oregon Road
Cutchogue, New York 11935
April 10, 2003
Mr. James Bunchuck, RECEIVED
Solid Waste Coordinator
Southold Town
Post Office Box 962
Cutchogue, New York 11935-0962 Southold Town Clerk
Dear Mr. Bunchuck:
This letter is a request that you reconsider the Town's recent policy
change at the Dump with regard to Styrofoam peanuts and bubblewrap.
While I understand the cost involved to the Town when it becomes
necessary to get rid of an accumulation of these items, I suggest the
following:
➢ When peanuts or bubblewrap are dropped off at the recycling
center, they should be left in a yellow Town bag (which must be
paid for) and stacked where they previously were stored. This way,
if it becomes necessary to make the bags part of the garbage to be
disposed of, the bags have already been paid for by a Dump
"patron."
➢ Considering the fact that Styrofoam peanuts and bubblewrap do
not disintegrate as normal household garbage, it would be safer for
the environment to keep these products recycled.
You would be doing the people of Southold a great favor by again
storing these items for reuse. The cost of peanuts from a mail supply
store is quite expensive and usually has to be purchased in huge
quantities. I believe there usually was a pretty even amount of dropping
off and picking up of these items.
Thank you for you consideration of this request. I look forward to
again being able to stop at the dump for these recycled items.
Sincerely,
:���
76anne Maguir
cc Mr. Joshua Horton
Town Supervisor
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FLh, DE BEAurE RESTAURANT& COEUR DES VIGNES INN& RESTAURANT
4/30/03
Supervisor Josh Horton jQ L
P.U. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Via Facsimile(631) 765-1823
As restaurateurs specializing in French cuisine we feel it is necessary to comment on the
recent boycott of French cuisine. In efforts to show patriotism we feel that the boycotts
are unjustified. Our restaurants purchase from American suppliers, employ American
workers, and pay taxes to the American government similar to any restaurant. By
boycotting our restaurants, people are only harming Americans. The French government
is not being affected in anyway. The affect is felt by America and its economy.
The making of our great nation is built around people of all nationalities and as American
citizens we should all be proud of our heritage. The fact that we serve French cuisine
should be of no greater difference than a dry cleaner that advertises they operate a
"French Cleaner", or a clothing maker who offers"French Design" styles.
As Americans we have the right to demonstrate and boycott, however a responsibility
goes along with these rights:to understand who is actually being affected by the boycott.
During this difficult time, WE'AS AMERICANS SHOULD STANI)"t OGEE tIER ANI)St 1I1IX KtT ONI:
AN Un u;R.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Jeannette CHARVET and FAMILY The PAVLOU FAMILY
President: 13c De Beaute Restaurant Inc. Coeur Des Vignes Inn and Restaurant
314 Main St. Donna Marie And George Pavlou
Greenport, NY 11944 Chef Aristodemos Pavlou
Phone 631-477-2523 PFC George Pavlou JR.
www.licbeaute.com 57225 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Phone 631-765-2656
www.cocurdesvigne%.com
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Dear Friends and other interested North fpmfrown Clo.�
As many of you know, our fight to regain access to Long Beach took a major step
forward last summer when, after five years of stonewalling, officials from the State
Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agreed to meet and discuss the idea
of lifting the boater ban. Another significant development came this winter when park
manager Ray Dobbins, the original architect of that ban, announced his retirement. Now
the Parks Office says it will initiate `Article 20 proceedings'—basically, a series of public
hearings to determine whether Long Beach ought to be declared an official State
Preserve. Although that doesn't necessarily sound like a good thing for us, it's our
understanding that such a designation would in fact allow for the resumption of water
access to Long Beach.
While all of this is encouraging news, it by no means signals the end of the battle. Even if
Parks were to hold those hearings this spring—and as of today, we have no indication
that they have even been scheduled—it seems highly unlikely that a policy change would
be put in place before the beginning of the summer boating season. Which is why I'm
writing you today. If we want to avoid being excluded from what is, after all, a public
beach for a seventh summer in a row,we need to take action promptly, and on two fronts.
First of all,we need your support for our legal efforts to fight the ban. We believe the
federal lawsuit filed by three of the protesters arrested on Labor Day,2000 was a major
factor in persuading the Parks Office to come to the table last summer, and while the
plaintiffs are graciously bearing the lion's share of those legal costs, we feel it's
important to contribute. At the same time, we want to be prepared to make a second legal
challenge in state court this May, if need be: a request for a temporary restraining order
against the park which would permit beach use this summer. In all,we will probably need
close to $10,000 to move forward effectively on both campaigns. It's a lot, but we're
tremendously bouyed by the offer of an anonymous donor to match the first$5000 in
donations.
The second reason I'm writing is to ask for your support on the beach itself. Rather than
wait until Labor Day for our annual protest rally, I and several other members of the
organization plan to hit the beach early and often, and we hope that you will join us.
We're not talking about loud rallies with banners and speeches,but small groups landing
and sunbathing and picnicking,just like in the old days.Would this constitute `civil
disobedience?' Perhaps, but it seems to us that the Parks Office's belated proposal of
public hearings is tacit acknowledgment that the original ban on water access was never
legal to begin with.
As we have pointed out many times before,the right to use Long Beach is backed not
only by the stipulations of the original gift of the peninsula to the State Parks Office in
Friends of Long Beach (Orient State Parlo, Inc. • 305 5th Street, Greenport, New Yorl< 11944 • 631-477-9667
1929 but also by the Public Trust Doctrine,a common-law principle that has guaranteed
public access to the foreshore since the colonial era. That right,however, does not come
without responsibilities. First and foremost, we need to acknowledge that the Office of
Parks' concerns about potential environmental impact at Long Beach are legitimate.
Though no impact or damage has ever been documented, or even seriously alleged,we
need to take steps to insure that it never happens.
How? In general, our approach needs to be one of protective stewardship. That means
keeping the beach free of litter, scrupulously respecting the peninsula's plant and animal
life, and informing any boaters who may be visiting from elsewhere of our desire to
preserve the unique and pristine feel of the place. More specifially—and since the Parks
Office has so far been unable to do it themselves—we need to come to agreement on a
few basic `rules' governing the use of Long Beach. Attached to this letter is a draft
version of a voluntary code of conduct which we believe addresses the main issues there.
You may disagree, however, and if so we would like to hear your thoughts on how the
proposed restrictions might be improved.
One final point. Many of you may be members of environmental organizations that, like
the Nature Conservancy and the North Fork Audubon Society, have declared their
opposition to the idea of reopening water access to Long Beach or, like the North Fork
Environmental Council, have not yet taken a position on that matter. As our offers to
address the boards of these groups in person have been repeatedly rebuffed, we need help
from you to disseminate our ideas from inside those groups. There seem to be some
glaring misperceptions afoot, chief among them the idea that endangered birds nest
anywhere near to the stretch of Long Beach we have traditionally used. Much worse,
though, is the overarching attitude that public access is somehow the enemy of
environmental preservation. We believe just the opposite.
Thank you for your interest and support over the years. We look forward to hearing from
you--you can write or phone us at the address below, or email us at
information@friendsoflongbeach.com.--and to seeing you on the beach!
Sincerely,
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Rob Buchanan
President, Friends of Long Beach
VOLUNTARY CODE OF CONDUCT AT LONG BEACH (PROPOSED)
1) Only small, non-motorized vessels (rowboats, canoes and kayaks, sailing
dinghies and windsurfers) may be beached at Long Beach. Larger,
motorized vessels may touch for the purposes of offloading passengers,
but must then be anchored offshore.
2) Landing will be restricted to a stretch on the north side of the bar
beginning at a point approximately 1/2 mile west of Pete's Neck (the
mouth of Hallocks Bay) and running west to the fish trap located
approximately 1/4 mile east of Bug Light.
3) Absolutely no fires, barbecues, or hibachis. No dogs or other pets. No
loud music.
4) Boaters proceeding above the vegetation line must abide by the same
rules that apply to park hikers and birdwatchers.
5) All visitors must be off the beach by sunset.
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Dear Mr. Horton, Southold Town
I want to express my thanks to you and the other Town Board members for the efforts
you have made over the past two years to first stabilize and then restore some sense of
order and community values back into the town's approach to growth and preservation.
Such work has long been needed. And yet, there is still more to do.
I am writing to ask you and the other members of Town Board to consider some
additional changes, changes designed to help protect key aspects of the town's physical
resources and environment, the very qualities that residents have been drawn to and
have worked hard to maintain over the years.
I write this as both a victim of new building abuse, so well documented in recent
hearings and the drive behind many of the proposed changes to the building code, but
also as a resident concerned about the welfare of the community as a whole. Many of
the issues the town has been addressing result from people who have little respect or
regard for others or other people's property or enjoyment of what living in the "old"
Southold has meant to long-time residents. The purpose of appropriate laws and codes,
as well as their policing, is to help protect community resources and values and to
protect those individuals who may not have the financial means from inappropriate
destruction of both personal property and their ways of life. I believe it's time that the
Town Board step up and help ensure the ongoing protection and enjoyment of key
resources, and a way of life, for generations to come.
Environmental Safeguards
1 propose the Town Board direct the applicable arm of town government to look at and
consider ways to protect the following key environmental resources: our skies, our earth
our water—both drinking and recreational—and our aural enjoyment of where we call
home.
The Skies
Several towns across the state, and right here on Long Island, are currently enacting
measures to reduce the amount of light pollution so that residents—both human and
other members of the animal kingdom —can enjoy the night sky as it was meant to be.
Municipal, business and residential lighting are covered by such codes, reducing the
amount of light directed and reflected skyward so that we can once again see the glories
of the night time sky.
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Here's an example to the growing problem that currently, has no controls in place. The
most recent addition to our neighborhood—a grouping of homes in the dark woods
along the bluffs of Long Island Sound and well off the main roads—has erected a
flagpole and illuminated it during all hours of the night, even long after the homeowners -
have turned n'for the night. What was once a black sky is now grey and the stars are no
longer as vibrant. And on foggy or haxy nights, the ambient glow not only illuminates our
home, it illuminates the night sky and is glaringly visible from well over a mile away.
Imagine such a degradation of the night sky around the Custer Institute or along the
shores during the many organized night sky kayak excursions. Both business and
individuals would suffer losses.
Therefore, I ask that the Town Board consider review of what other towns, like
Riverhead, are doing to return the night sky to nature illumination and enact applicable =
measures in Southold so that people can continue to enjoy the night sky and migrating
birds can use natural lights to navigate by, reducing the confusion and harm some
species have encountered along historic flyways, like the eastern seaboard.
The Earth and Water
Unlike the night sky, contamination of the ground and our water resources are harder, if
not impossible, to correct once damage has occurred. Many municipalities in New York
state and the whole state of Connecticut have come to realize the time bombs we bury in
the ground—fuel tanks.
Commercial tanks are subject to periodic testing and, today, are designed with multiple _-
shells and sensors to safeguard against leaks and spills. Residential tanks have no such
safeguards. And with the periodic turnover of homes, no one really knows what lies
buried in their yard.
In my phone conversations with the Suffolk County Board of Health, they acknowledged
that other counties and states have taken action in this area. They also said that they
feel new tank failure is rare and if it does occur, especially along the shoreline, would
first leech out to the bays/inlets/sound.
We don't know what lies buried in our yards for the past 50 years or how long these
tanks will maintain their integrity. And given that pollution of the ground water and the =
waters of the bays, inlets or sound affects not one person but a whole area, shouldn't we
take precautions to safeguard against such disasters?The state of Connecticut, with _
similar concerns, mandated that all new residential construction place oil tanks above
ground, either outside or inside the dwelling.And some areas mandate inspection of
current tanks upon the sale of a home.
In light of the leads other communities have taken and the danger our natural and
irreplaceable resources are faced with, especially with the growth we are experiencing, I
ask that the Town Board review what other states, counties and towns are doing and
take the proactive step of enacting measures that prohibit the burying of oil tanks on all
new residential buildings and require currents tank be tested when a home changes
hands.
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Our Environs
When I attended a Town Board meeting last fall I, as other attendees were, was shocked
to learn that the town lacks a comprehensive noise ordinance. Yet, I thought I could
recall policies or guidelines in force at town beaches where loud radio playing was not
permitted. We try to make sure residents and visitors can enjoy the beach during the day
but have no such restrictions on our homes late at night.
As the town grows, the distance between places of business and residential homes
lessens. In addition, just as some of the other issues are about people not understanding
and/or caring how their actions affect others, the need for reasonable noise ordinances
is great. I understand that the town has some related guidelines in place as they apply to
construction beginning at a reasonable hour. We need to go a little further.
Therefore, I ask that the Town Board consider implementing reasonable noise
ordinances, applicable to both businesses and residences. What we should hear at night
is not the roar of loud music, but the song of frogs and crickets, the roll of the waves and
the rustle of the wind through the leaves.
Conclusion
None of what I am asking is meant to impede on anyone's personal freedoms or
enjoyment of their personal property. Rather, they are to ensure that personal
thoughtlessness, disrespect and misplaced sense of self vs. community well-being don't
ruin our common resources and use and enjoyment of those common resources.
We can work towards preserving farm and open lands but it our water supply is tainted
or if we have to endure late night light or noise pollution, what will be the gain?What we
are trying to preserve is our natural resources, a way of life and the qualities of life here
in Southold that we have come to enjoy, expect and treasure. We also know that change
of some type is inevitable. However, there are some things that do remain in our control.
There are measures we can take to prevent degradation of these resources and our
community rather than react only once irreparable damage has been done.
As a long-time, third generation resident, I have seen the changes in the past and
foresee and fear where continued unbridled growth and change will take us. I offer my
time and assistance in helping bring about sensible and reasonable changes to the
Town Code and related ordinances in order to preserve the beauty that is Southold for
all of its residents and guests, today and into the future. I ask the Town Board to
undertake such an effort and help initiate, foster and manage these long-needed
changes.
Very ruly yours
William H. T edter
1800 Hyatt'Road, PO Box 389, Southold, NY 11971 Phone: (631) 765-3137
cc: Southold Town Board
Eugene C. Schwanke and Aiyoung Choi
1015 Goose Creek Lane
PO Box 1793
Southold, NY 11971
March 22, 2003
Mr. Josh Horton, Supervisor
Town of Southold
Town Office Building
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Mr. Horton:
We have been part-time residents of this wonderful town for seventeen years,
and in general have no serious complaints to voice about our local government.
Every year, we go through the struggle of getting to the town office to obtain our
vehicle stickers for parking and for the disposal area. Last weekend, we had to
go to the disposal area, and since we hadn't had a chance to come out on a
weekday to get our stickers, we had to pay to drop our yellow trash bag.
We've believe the town office should have at least a half day Saturday opening
with a small staff to accommodate the weekenders who make up a significant
part of the population (and the taxpayer base.)
A skeleton staff in the Town Clerk's office, the Assessor's office, and the Building
Department seems to be in order for the many people who would like to have
access on a Saturday morning. This could surely be accomplished at no added
cost by simply staggering the schedules of the existing employees.
We understand that many tasks can be done by mail or by telephone, but it's
somehow more rewarding to go in person. We always find it interesting to visit
the offices and deal with issues face to face. We think it would be excellent
taxpayer relations to provide a limited weekend service.
Please advise us if there is some specific action we should take to bring this
proposal before the Town Board.
Sincerely,
Gene Schwanke Aiyoung Choi
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FROM THE SCIENCE LAB
at CUTCHOGUE EAST SCHOOL
The students realize that you are very busy. They are
hoping you might have time to read a few of their letters
and possible have time for one general response to all of
them. The response could be addressed to the Science
Lab at Cutchogue East where it will be shared with all the
students and a copy made for each child.
The main goal of this project was; for students to become
aware of environmental issues in their local community
and learn how to communicate their concerns to the
governing body of their town. New York Education
emphasizes "process skills" which this unit of study
certainly encompassed.
Thank you in advance for taking a few minutes to
"communicate" with these eager young learners.
The Science Coordinator/Teacher at Cutchogue East
7125 Nassau Point R.D.
Cutchogue, NY 19935
February 26, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. Box 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Marley Blangiardo; I am a 6th grade student of Cutchogue
Elementary School. My homeroom class and I have recently learned the
extreme dangers of storm water runoff. The town board should not hesitate
to act on a solution to his problem, and the 6th grade of Cutchogue East is
going to tell you how and why!
Each time heavy precipitation falls, the main place it is destined are the
smooth paved roadways. The roads act as a passageway for the water. The
majority of roads end in our bays and creeks! The waste that resides on our
roads presently are contaminating are shellfish, fish, and other living
organisms. We eat those contaminated shellfish! We catch those poisoned
fishes! If you let this persist there will be no more fish to catch! When you
do not react to this vital crisis it is like you are exterminating the animals
and food poisoning the humans! When will we see clear water? I am highly
looking forward to see and read your response, not merely on paper but in
our waters.
During this study we developed our own creative solutions to solve this
dilemma. We tried out are theories in model simulations. With the materials
of sod and clay we strived to succeed in constructing a.plausible solution.
We did indeed succeed! One of our outcomes were to provide gullies on
both sides of the street, thus, the water would run, instead of on the roads, in
the gullies. At the end of the gullies there would be a water drain. As a
result, the water pours into the drains and not in our waters!
Now that we've finished this project, I'd like to know how you, my town
officials, would help solve the storm water drainage problems in Southold
Town.
Sincerely, Marley Blangiardo
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March 3, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Luke Sisson, and I am 11 years old. I attend Cutchogue East
Elementary School, where our 6th grade class is assessing the stormwater
runnoff problem.
Stormwater runoff into our bays and creeks is bad for the environment. Filter
feeders such as shellfish and other organisms ingest harmful chemicals in the
stormwater. People who eat those organisms could get sick. In our classes
science lab, we modeled roads with ideas for our solutions. One idea was a
"bridge" over a drain in the center of the road.
In conclusion, our class would appreciate it if you considered our ideas.
Please return this letter when youhave the time.
Sincerely,
Luke Sisson
P.O. Box 868
Mattituck NY 11953
February 25,03
Planning board members
P.O Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
I am 12 years old and am a sixth grade student in, Mattituck Cutchogue east elementary
school. My name is Alex Doubrava. In the fall my class learned that storm water falls to
rapidly and that normal drainage systems are not enough to keep the water out of the
streets and creeks.
The storm water that runs into creeks and streams is bad! Contaminants from the
storm water gets carried into the local waters. This effects the shell fish because they take
in those same contaminates and we can no longer eat them. Also if we do eat these shell
fish it is very likely for you to fall sick. The storm water could effect the shell fishes
population and other organisms to.
Project storm water has taught me many things and I think we should do
something about this problem. So please help us make our community a better place.
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Cutchogue, NY 11935
March 3, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Jillian Sirico, I'm 11 years old in the 6th grade at
Cutchogue East Elementary School. This fall I learned about storm
water run off and that it causes problems.
Storm water run off is very bad it gets into our creeks and bays.
The water carries road contaminants into the local Waters! Then
Shellfish take in the contaminants, since they are filter feeders.
Other living organisms also take in contaminants, and specie
population can be effected.
In the Science lab we brainstormed solutions for the storm water
drainage. Then we tried out theories with a model. My model for
the drainage problem was that the road had curbs to keep the water
on the road. Also the road was slanted down, so the water would
run down it. At the end of the road there was two drains, and in the
drains were sand, dirt, and pebbles.
Now that I told you about the storm water run off, and how it
causes problems I would like to know how you plan to fix this.
Sincerely,
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11080 Sound Avenue
Mattituck,NY 11952
February 25, 2003
Planning Board Members
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold,NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Sarah Borkowski. I am eleven years old and in the sixth grade. I attend
Cutchogue East Elementary School. My class has been studying the bad storm water
drainage problems in Southold Town and how this is affecting our environment.
Storm water runoff is very harmful to shellfish and other organisms when it runs into our
creeks and bays. My class learned that when the storm water runs off into our estuaries
and bays it collects wastes from the road, such as gas and fertilizers, and at road ends,the
water is getting poured into our local waterways. Once the contaminated water has
drained out into our creeks and bays, shellfish filter that water through their body systems
and the animals are severely hurt and or killed. If this problem continues, our shellfish
can become extinct and the natural food chain will not be able to function correctly
without an important part to it. To try to find solutions to this problem, my class went to
our science lab and we made simulations of how we can help with the road drainage
problems. We used gray tubs and sod to represent the ground. Next, we molded clay to
form roads. Sink drains represented the drains on the road. What I suggested was we
make normal roads,but along the edges you put slits that the water could run into and out
onto the grass surrounding the roads. You could place drains in normal spots but this
would help the water drain out so not all of the water clogs the drains. At road ends,we
could back the road up a little and plant beach grass so if water does come running off the
roads, the grass could filter in some of the water.
The storm water project helped me to realize that we need to stop the polluting of our
waters before it wipes out a species of shellfish. This project greatly interested me, so can
you please tell me how I can help with.this problem. I also wanted to ask if you could
help solve this problem because the more people concerned, the quicker we could
accomplish something. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I hope you will
respond to my request.
Sincerely,
Sarah Borkowski
605 Sound Beach Drive
Mattituck,NY 11952
March 4, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
PO Box 1179
Southold,NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Andrea Gialtouridis, I'm eleven years old, and in the sixth grade at
Cutchogue East Elementary School. Thanks to Mrs. Dickerson we have been studying
storm water and how it is making it hard for our drainage to work.
When storm water runs into our small bodies of water, like bays and creeks, it can do a
lot of damage to our sea life. It carries pollution from the road into the water and all the
shellfish and other living creatures take in the pollutants. Specie populations can
decrease rapidly if this continues. In our science lab, we brainstormed everything we
could do to help with storm water drainage. We even tried out our ideas with clay and
other models. I didn't have any great ideas, but thought that if we made the spaces
underneath the drains bigger,they could store more water.
We all participated a great deal in this project. Now that it is done, I'm interested in how
this problem could be solved in my town. Thank you for taking the time to read my
letter. I really appreciate it.
Sincerely,
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1145 Meadow Beach Lane
Mattituck, NY 11952
March 2, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. BOX 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold NY 11971
Dear Southold Town Board Members:
My name is Ashleigh Hruz; I am a sixth grader at Cutchogue East elementary school. My
classmates and I learned that storm water runoff is a problem in Southold town.
Mrs. Dickerson(our school's science teacher)taught us that storm water runoff is bad in
our community for many reasons. Some of the reasons that she gave us were, that the
storm water runoff carries many road contaminates into Southold Towns waters. If those
road contaminates get into our water then the shellfish, which are filter feeders, eat the
contaminates. Then the other living organisms can also take in the harmful contaminates.
That means that specie populations can be effected by the contaminates. I think that we
should keep our waters clean because dirty water now can effect your children's children.
One of the lab projects that we did with Mrs. Dickerson was when we had a big plastic
bin and put sod in it. We then put gray clay in for the roads. We then put a sink drain in
for a sewer. Then we poured water down the clay to see if the sink drain would drain the
water. Well it did not work actually two drains might not even work. For a solution to
Southold Town's problem I came up with a drainage idea, but I told Mrs. Dickerson she
said that it would be too expensive. Other than that I haven't got any other ideas.
I think that storm water runoff is a problem that Southold Town should take care of
instead of putting to the side. I have one question for you, what are some of the ideas that
Southold town came up with to solve this problem? Thank-you for your time reading my
letter.
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Hruz
1600 Ruth Road
Mattituck, NY 11952
February 26, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold,NY 11971
Dear Board Members:
My name is Brianna Cameron and I am I 1 years old. I am a sixth grade student at Cutchogue East
Elementary and lately, I have been learning a lot about storm water runoff It is becoming a major
problem in our town.
With our science lab teacher, Mrs. Dickerson, we learned how water falls too rapidly for normal
drains to absorb all the water, so since not all the water is being properly absorbed, some of it is
going down to the creeks and the bays. On its way there;though, it picks up all of the
contaminants that were on the roads, such as gasoline and oil. These larger bodies of water then
get polluted, and shellfish and filter feeders take in all the contaminants. It is also harmful to other
living organisms in the water. This problem could cause a major population change in our area for
some species.
We did an experiment in class to see how all of this works. We took a container and filled it with
sod. Next, we shaped a piece of clay into a small model of a road. Then,we put a small sink drain
in the road representing a sewer drain. We finally slanted the road down and poured a pitcher of
water on it. The water just sprinkled down into the sewer until we made the flow more intense.
When we did that,the water began to overflow the drain and splash off the edges of the road.
This is exactly what happens when we have a downpour. We found that putting more drains in
and makifg slight indented paths to them helped a lot. We probably could not indent every road
in Southold; but we could add more drains and that is what we please ask of you.
By finding a solution to this problem and taking action, we could be saving many saltwater
organisms. Now that my project is done, I would like to know if you could help us in any way at
all. Please let either one of my classmates or me know by writing to one of us, Thank you for
your time and understanding.
Sincerely,
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Brianna Cameron.
P.O. Box 1129
Cutchogue,NY 11935
March 3, 2003
Southold Town Board Members
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Southold Town Board Members:
My name is Scott Worth. I am a twelve-year old sixth grade student at Cutchogue East
Elementary School. My class learned how storm water is a problem in our town. It floods
our roads and causes pollution in our water.
The problem we are facing is that excessive storm water cannot be trapped in the drains
and runs down our streets into our waterways such as creeks, bays, and ponds. In this
process contaminants are collected such as gas, animal waste, and fertilizers and put into
our waterways. This contaminates them. Once in the water, the contaminants are entered
into shellfish when they filter feed. Not only does that affect the shellfish themselves but
the people who eat them. Other organisms become contaminated and specie populations
decrease. In our science lab,with the help of Trustee Peggy Dickerson, my class
brainstormed ideas to solve this problem. We then tested some of the ideas in containers
modeling a roadway with drains. Some of the ideas were to have pavement with holes in it
to absorb water, increasing the amount of drains and the capicity of water they hold, and
making reservoirs to hold storm water.
For this problem to be solved, hard work from many people would be needed but the
outcome is very promising. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Scott Worth
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Attorneys At Law
191 New York Avenue
Huntington,New York 11743
631-673-7555
FAX: 631-425-7030
James F. Matthews
Patricia Loftus Matthews
December 31, 2002
Hon. Joshua Horton
Supervisor
Town of Southold
53095 State Route 25
Southold,New York 11971-0959
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Dear Supervisor Horton:
We represent Agri-Business Child Development ("ABCD"), a division of the New York
State Federation of Processors & Growers Association, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation that is in
the process of developing a nursery school to be known as Grace's Place.
We have thus far obtained our approval for our intended"use" of the.premises from the
Zoning Board of Appeals and the site plan approval from the Planning Board. However, your
building inspector. Michael Verity. has chosen to take the town code and state law into his own
hands and is refusing to issue the building permit. From the very beginning, we met at length
with town officials and have cooperated fully throughout the process, steadfastly complying with
all requirements. Now,this lone town official is attempting to undue all of our hard work
invo-1ving great expense in defiance of the-appxpvals,we have received and the advice we have
consistently received previously from town officials.
We have been left with no choice but to commence legal action. We have called and
written to the Town Attorney regarding these issues, in an effort to:have a frank discussion but
have received no response. It has always been our posture to reach out to town officials
concerning any and all legitimate issues. At this point, there is no lawful basis for your building
inspector to take the law into his own hands in total derogation of our rights. We believe that we
can easily establish that Mr. Verity is acting in an arbitrary and capricious manner and further
that his conduct is in violation of the federal civil rights law, 42 U.S.C. §1983 and is also
discriminatory against the intended beneficiaries of my client's services: agricultural workers
who-are predominantly of Hispanic descent.
Under these circumstances.the Town could be responsible to pay attorneys' fees, costs
and damages. In this regard, in'addition to the delay in proceedin engtrllctlon our
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client is the recipient of federal and state grants totaling in excess of one million($1,000,000.00)
dollars for this particular project,which may be threatened by the delays caused solely by the
unlawful conduct of your town official, and others who may be conspiring with him.
I believe that prior to taking legal action against the Town that you and your fellow Town
Board members should be fully aware of the potential consequences, which we sincerely hope to
avoid. Therefore, I respectfully suggest that you circulate this letter with the attachments to the
other members of the Town Board so that you are all fully informed. I stand ready to meet with
you or the Board or any other town officials that you recommend in an effort to resolve this
current situation.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
James F. Matthews
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Enclosure
Matthews & Matthews
Attorneys At Law
191 New York Avenue
Huntington, New York 11743
631-673-7555
FAX: 631-425-7030
James F.Matthews
Patricia Loftus Matthews
December 18, 2002
Fax to: 765-1823
Gregory F. Yakaboski
Town Attorney
Town of Southold
53095 State Route 25
Southold,New York 11971-0959
Grace's�Place-
Dear Mr.. Yakaboski.
I have received no response from you to my December 11, 2002 letter or to my numerous
telephone calls. I have reviewed all of the circumstances-with my client's board and they have
directed me to advise you that unless we receive a satisfactory response on or before December
31, 2002, we are prepared to take appropriate legal action:
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very trul yours,
Jams F atthews
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Matthews & Matthews
Attorneys At Law
191 New York Avenue
Huntington,New York 11743
631-673-7555
FAX: 631-425-7030
James F.Matthews
Patricia Loftus Matthews
December 11, 2002
Fax to: 765-1823
Gregory F. Yakaboski
Town Attorney
Town of Southold
53095 State Route 25
Southold,New York 11971-0959
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Dear Mr. Yakaboski:
We.are at a crossroads in respect to this matter, which as you know has been pending for
approximately 18 months before the building department, planning department, Zoning Board of
Appeals and Planning Board. We have received-our"use"approval from the Zoning Board of
Appeals and.our site plan approval from the.Planning Board. At this time, your building
inspector is refusing to issue our building permit. He indicated that he would.be discussing this
matter with you.
We have-made clear to the building inspector and to you in prior communications that we
believe the refusal to issue the building permit is an-unlawful act under federal and state law and
the Southold Town Code. I have attempted to reach you by telephone to discuss these matters
before we take legal action.. Out of courtesy to you and the Town, it was and continues to be my
desire to have a complete dialogue on the issues before resorting to redress in the Courts.
Therefore, I would request a conference with you to review these matters. I would agree to
stipulate to the confidentiality of the meeting as our sole purpose in meeting is to explain why we
believe we are'entitled to the building permit and.why the building inspector is exceeding his
We previously explained why the building inspector lacks authority to question our use
since the Zoning Board of Appeals already granted us a special permit for our use. In addition,
your.zoning code permits accessory uses in the A-C district in which we are located. Accessory
uses are defined to specifically include"Childcare" [§100-3 1-CQJ)].as well as "Any:customary
structures or uses which are-customarily incidental to the principal use;except those prohibited
by this chapter" [§100-3 1-. We.do not concede the need to.rely A
provisions as our use was determined by the Zoning Board to fall within.the definition of
"nursery school". However, even if there was.a question concerning the child care part of our
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program, your code expressly permits this use, which is clearly accessory to the nursery school
use. You cannot possibly have a nursery school without some form of child care. In our case,
our principal use is clearly as an instructional facility for children under six years of age,
precisely what your code defines a nursery school to be.
We clearly are a nursery school as defined under the Southold Town Code as interpreted
by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Furthermore, our use is a protected right under federal law.
We respectfully submit that the building inspector is acting arbitrarily and in derogation of law
and the authority and determinations of your own Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board.
He simply does not possess the legal basis for his action in blocking our building permits.
The last thing we want to do is to incur legal costs and to cause the same for the Town of
Southold. While we are not required to proceed to the Zoning Board of Appeals because we
previously went there as required by the code, any aggrieved party who objects to the issuance of
a building permit may appeal same to the Zoning Board of Appeals provide they do so in a timely
manner. Therefore, it seems to make no sense to us that the building inspector would provoke a
lawsuit by us rather than perform his statutory duty, the result of.which would still allow an
avenue of relief to aggrieved persons-with--standing. This would bring us back to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. In such instance, we believe the :Zoning Board remains bound by its prior
determination in this matter,just as the building inspector is.
In short, the conduct of the building inspector is inexplicable and contrary to law. He
even is refusing to issue us a letter of denial explaining himself We appeal'to*you to be the
voice of reason; to avoid what we believe is an unnecessary expense to the Town. You should
also be aware that our client is the recipient of grants, one of which is in the amount of
approximately $300,000.00 for equipment and supplies and is due to expire at the end of January,
2003. Therefore, unless we receive our building permit we will be required to include this as a
claim against the Town and the building inspector. 'There will be other items of damage if we
continue to be denied our rights in thismatter.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. We appreciate the opportunity.to speak with .
you regarding these important matters.
Very tr yours,
James . Matthews
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
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INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats,residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental univiluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and fare land in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 4$. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m., in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands, transportation, services,taxes, and the Mattit-ack-Catchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME.RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48.Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development.However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents,sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation,services,taxes,and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAMT THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest,fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development.However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats,residents,sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation,services, taxes,and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands, transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands, transportation, services,taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and.Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,tr»asportation, sc:-:k s,tax:^s, and the Mattitack-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m., in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation,services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services,taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m., in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields, wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands, transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m., in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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habitats,residents,sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands, transportation,services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest,fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation,services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m., in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CL CSTERS IN MATTITUC K
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However, it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats,residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services, taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
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A PETITION FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AGAINST THE
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD'S INTENTION TO CREATE LOW
INCOME RENTAL CLUSTERS IN MATTITUCK
The Southold Town Board and Supervisor Cochran are currently
making plans to place a low income rental unit cluster on 70 acres of
forest, fields,wetlands and farmland in Mattituck,where Old Sound
Avenue meets County Road 48. Concerned Mattituck citizens who have
expressed their opposition to the misuse and potential blighting of this
pristine land have been told the Town is not required to hold a hearing
on this development. However,it is blatantly obvious such a
development would have a deleterious effect on surrounding animal
habitats, residents, sewer disposal into the Laurel Lake Aquifer,
wetlands,transportation, services,taxes, and the Mattituck-Cutchogue
School District.
The undersigned individuals demand a public hearing on this matter,
to be held on a weekday evening between 7:30-8:00 p.m.,in order that
Mattituck Residents can address these important issues.
NAME (Print) ADDRESS TELE. NO.
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David Keiper and Pamela Jadpon
2390 Kerwin Blvd. h/./-,/
Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
RECEIVED
Town Board Members
Town of Southold JAIV 2 2- 2003
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971 SouthoSd Teen Clerl
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
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David Keiper and Pamela Jackwr-r
RECEIVED ._. : .<
Andy and Susan Aurichio
2560 Kerwin Blvd.
JAN 2 1 2003 Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
Southold Town Clerk
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Andy and Susan Aurichio
Warren and Brenda Jensen
RECEIVED 370 Pheasant Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
} January 13, 2003
Southold Town Clea
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerel
Warren d Brenda
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Bill and Maureen Oliver
1245 August Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
RECEIVERnuary 13, 2003
Town Board Members
Town of Southold Southold Town Cleri
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
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Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Bill and Maureen Oliver
Anthony and Marion Bellisimo
1105 August Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
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Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely, j
Anthony d Marion Bellisimo
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Posillico Construction Co. Inc.
31 Tennyson Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
RECEIAPary 13, 2003
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Town Board Members
Town of Southold Southold Town Clerl:
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Ai thon osillico
RECEIVED Fred and Dot Salzberg
2890 Kerwin Blvd.
JAN 2 1 2003. Greenport, New York 11944
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January 13, 2003
Southold Town Clerl
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads—August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Fred and Dot Salzberg
RECEIVED Lou Rupnick
2180 Kerwin Blvd.
JAN 2 1 2.003 Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
Southold Town Cleri
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerel ,
Lou Rupnick
Bill Bogardus and Pam Palermo
190 Pheasant Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
uary 13, 2003
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Town Board Members 2 7 2003
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road Southold Town Clerk
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
a-�,qYk
Bill Bogardus and Pam Palermo
Raymond and Kathleen Masaitis
850 August Lane
! Greenport, New York 11944
WumW 3, 2003
JAN 2 1 2003
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road Southold Town Clerk
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads—August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
v
Raymond and Kathleen Masaitis
RECEIVED Kurt Klotzer
1710 Kerwin Blvd.
JAN 2 1 203 Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
Southold Town Clea
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads—August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Kurt Klotzer
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Scott and Maureen Gonzales
645 August Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
January 13, 2003
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Town Board Members
Town of Southold JAN 2 1 2003
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971 Southold Town Clert
Re: Dedication of roads—August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
Scott and Maureen Gonzaletz
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RECEIVED Thomas and Kathy Gadomski
195 August Lane
1 ,� 2 i �� Greenport, New York 11944
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January 13, 2003
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Southold Town Geri
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads --August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
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Thomas and Kathy Gadomski
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Jerry and Melanie Doroski
RECEIVED 65 August Lane
Greenport, New York 11944
r' rri January 13, 2003
Southold Town Cleri
Town Board Members
Town of Southold
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads —August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
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Jerry and Melanie Doroski
Bill and Val Cruetz
2495 Derwin Blvd.
Greenport, New York 11944
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Town Board Members
Town of Southold Southold Town Clerk
53095 Main Road
Southold, New York 11971
Re: Dedication of roads --August Acres
Dear Sirs:
We understand that the Superintendent of Highways has
recommended that August Acres be dedicated to the Town of Southold. We
also are aware that Posillico Construction Co. Inc. has taken all steps
necessary to bring about a dedication of the roadways in August Acres, and
has filed an Application, a Dedication and Release, a Consent as well as an
Order to lay out the roadways with the consent of the Town Board. We
support Posillico Construction Co. Inc.'s application to bring this about, and
ask that you immediately sign the Consent and have the Superintendent of
Highways immediately sign the Order.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this important issue for our
community.
Sincerely,
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Bill
and Val Cruetz
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Supervisor Josh Horton
And Southold Town Board
Main Street
Southold,NY 19971
Dear Supervisor Horton and Board Members:
We live on Nassau Point, a peninsula east of the Town of New Suffolk,
across Peconic Bay.
We are horrified to learn of the proposed marina that would require deep
dredging, and wreak havoc by releasing all kinds of contaminated waste into
the bay,not to mention the waste disposed from the pleasure boats that would
dock at the marina. There would also be an increase in road traffic in our
already stressed towns, bringing with it an increase in the pollution of the air.
We urge you, before granting permits for this project,to undertake a rigorous
study, considering the huge impact such a project would have on our fragile
environment.
Sincerely yours,
John Flynn
Marilyn Flynn
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Supervisor Town of Southold
Re : New Suffolk Marina
June 26.6.02
Dear Mr Horton,
Like many New Suffolk and Long Island residents my husband and I are
very concerned of the desastrous consequences that the New Suffolk
marina project would have on our bay and on the entire environment in the
region The plan of this Marina needs to be examined with great attention
and we are asking your agency to do a very rigorous impact study on this
project.
Our hamlet in New Suffolk is one of the most beautiful areas in the world
and must be protected. It's also so fragile, the consequences of deep
dredging would be catastrophic for the life of the bay.
Our streets cannot absorb more traffic that would bring extreme air and
noise pollution in such a small area.
We urge you along with many of my fellow citizens, to pay
great attention to this plan and stop its destructive impact on a beautiful
community and the entire Peconic Bay.
Respectfully yours
Matei Roussan MD
Michelle Roussan
POBox 245
New Suffolk NY 11956
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Robin Imandt
7835 Main Road
East Marion, NY 11939
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August 26, 2002
Supervisor Josh Horton
Town Of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
53095 Main Rd.
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Supervisor Horton,
am a resident of East Marion. I am writing to ask your help.
I live on the Main Road diagonally across from Blue Dolphin Motel. This summer, under the new
management, the motel has turned into a nightclub three nights a week. Music blasts into the night
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and as I read in the paper this weekend they will be adding
another night over the holiday weekend.
I have asked them to lower the music and after a heated discussion they refused and threatened to
play the music until 4 am EVERY NIGHT. They also threatened to turn the motel into a "welfare
hotel" in the winter. I have no idea what these threats mean except that it would be my punishment
for complaining.
I have called the police and several neighbors have reported doing the same. We are all told the
same thing. There is no noise ordinance in Southold, so there is nothing to enforce. In other words,
they can't make them stop. All they can do is dispatch a police officer to the motel to tell the owners
that neighbors are complaining. This has done nothing to stop the assault we experience three
nights of every week. I have stopped inviting weekend guests because it is impossible to sleep or
even relax comfortably when the music is so loud. It goes on sometimes until one in the morning.
I am very confused as to why there isn't a noise ordinance in Southold. Do the residents of Southold
not have a right to peace and quiet? This is a residential area. It is not downtown Greenport with
bars and restaurants. Why does one business have the right to ride roughshod over the residents of
a community.
I would like to ask that a noise ordinance be considered and brought before the Board and the
townspeople. Our quality of life is being seriously affected. We deserve peace and quiet in our town
and in our own homes. This situation will not be remedied without a law in place. Please help the
people of East Marion get a good night's sleep.
Sincerely,
Robin Imandt
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JOHN A. COSTELLO
SEP 3 0 2002 1210 NORTH ROAD
GREENPORT,NY 11944 ,
Southold Town Clerk (631)477-1393
September 27, 2002
NYS DOT C(OPY
County Road 58
Riverhead,NY 11901
Re: Peconic Landing
North Road
Greenport,NY
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To Whom It May Concern:
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Please be aware that a recently completed major road project to accommodate egress and
regress into the Peconic Landing's new facility on Route 25 in Greenport has created what I
personally consider an extremely dangerous road condition. The already burdensome traffic
occurring by the release of vehicles from the Cross Sound Ferry facilities onto Long Island,
the speeding vehicles on route to the ferry service to Connecticut,the additional traffic
created on Route 25 with vehicles going into and out of the Peconic Landing Facility. In
addition the extreme narrowing of the pedestrian/bicycle path from its 6'+ width down to
approximately 40"creates still another risk factor. I have seen several near accidents occur
and bicycles whose handle bars nearly protrude onto the roadway. As we all are aware,
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unfortunately, many older individuals reaction time is not the best.
Please consider attempting to correct the situation prior to someone's death. This area is a
favorite for walkers,joggers and bikers. Enclosed please find photographs of the area
showing the aforementioned narrowing road conditions near the Peconic Landing's west
entrance.
The soft vegetated dirt adjacent to this shoulder area coupled with the already poor
drainage, is also an exasperating factor added to this dangerous condition.
Respectfully,
?Johnostello, Concerned Neighbor
cc: Southold Town Board ✓
Peter Harris,-Southold Town Superintendent of Highways
Peconic Landing
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F E B — 4 2003
113012003
Southold Town Southold Town CIer1
To the Southold Town Board
What is the Town Board Afraid of with the Current 2-acre zoning?
1) Having more Friends and Neighbors living close by
2) Being able to have your children live and work where they grew up.
3) Having your children being able to afford a house
4) Sharing our lovely Southold with others.
What will S acre Zoning accomplish?
1) Making Southold a playground for the rich and famous, at the expense of others.
2) Driving the remaining Farmer's out, do to no available workforce. Complaints from the rich and
famous and the lack of a core group of farmers large enough it make to work.
3) The creation of wood lots to dump your unwanted leaves and branches. (After all the Farmers leave)
What is wrong with 5-Acre Zoning?
It is fundamentally unfair, un-American, and down right criminal. Stealing the dreams and aspirations
of our youth and crushing the spirit and moral of the old.
This country was built upon certain rights that were hard won in battle. In our Bill of Rights,
Amendment 4, which states. The right of the people to be secure in their Person, House, Papers, and
effects against searches and seizures. Five-acre zoning is basically seizing the value of some of our homes
and giving it to others abandoning our 4th amendment.
Our 16tHpresidentAbraham Lincoln once said:
Property is the fruit of labor. Property is desirable- is a positive good in the world. That some should be
rich and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down
the house of another; but let him labor diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that
his own shall be safe from violence when built.
Five-acre zoning is pulling down the house that some of us built. Rocking the foundation on which
America was built.
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I was a N.Y.C. Police officer back in the 60's during the City's financial crises. Everyone was
complaining about all the cuts that were being made to keep the City afloat. But no one could falt Mayor
Koch because he was fair. Mayor Koch cut everybody equally. This five-acre zoning is only stealing from
the farmer and large landowner and giving it away to others. If the town wants to be fair, no has to be
fair, I think the only viable idea is the transfer of development rights. So you say the people in the hamlets
don't want that! Well I say they want to retain the rural atmosphere of Southold and look at our vistas, so
don't you think they should help.
This could be done with such class and finesse that Southold would be a Mecca for vacationers and the
envy of the rest of the U.S. WE could make the Hamlets like miniature European villages all with
different themes. Consult some of the talent, the has made Disney World such a success. It would be a
win win situation for us all.
Sincerely,
Robert R. Samolewski
Southold Farmer and proud citizen of the United States ofAmerica.
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