HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-02/26/2002ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
I~I~i%RIAGE OF FI CF~iq
RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER
FREEDOM OF INFOP~MATION OFFICER
Town I-ia]l, 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971
Fa~ 516 765~6~5
Telephone (516) 765-1800
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
FEBRUARY 26, 2002
Work Session:
Present: Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton, Justice Louisa P. Evans, Councilman Wflliatr_ D.
Moore, Councilman John M. Romanelli, Councilman Craig A. Richter, Councilman Thomas
H. Wickham, Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Attorney Gregory F. Yakaboski,
Assistant Town Attorney Mary A. Wilson.
9:00 a.m. Appointment - Town Trustees President Albert J. Krupski, Jr. and newly
elected Trustee Peggy Dickerson. Ms. Dickerson armounced that she was yeW taken aback
by the dollar amount of receipts that the Trustees received during the month of January
$10.517.58: and February $5,635.31. She is very concerned with the fact that there really
isn't a budget for the Trustees. The fees they are concerned over and one of things they hope
doesn't come up negatively in the budget is the cost for the Fishers Island inspections. Trustee
Jim King says that right now they go over on the DEC boat. But, everything is not getting
covered. President Krupski said that Justice Evans always helps our. They used to fly over
but that is very expensive. The Trustees budget is very minimal, paper and legal notices only.
Peg Dickersor would like to advertise environmental policies and reasons for them in the
newspapers, but there just isn't any money for any type of those projects ar all ha the Trustees
budget, or for the hiring of more lielp for code inspections. President Krupskl said that there
are so many new' people in town and they would like to get the message out and educate the
new people coming into town. Supervisor Horton invited them to come into bas office during
the coming week to sit down and talk about some of the ideas he has for them. Justice Evans
mentioned that there is a booklet published by the Trustees and there is information on the
town web site. Ms. Dickerson has already been to the newspapers and knows what the cost
would be. She has two (2) articles written up and will be using the high school, CAC studefit~
to help put it together. Supervisor Horton agmn offered to meet with them and talk about
ideas for accomplisbAng their goals. Ms. Dickerson said that it will cost $1,800. armualJy for
each newspaper, a total annual cost of $3.600. President Krupski advised that the/r budget has
only $40.00 in it. Trustee James King stated that he goes out and does the water sampling
because the DEC says it is the Town's responsibility if they want to have conditional
openings. 1'here are no follow-up inspections and people know this. Councilman Richter
asked the question, "in other ;vords. they get a permit, then go and do whatever they want."
Mr. Krnpski answered yes, this is basically what they do. He advised that the Conservation
Advisory. Council is doing a survey of it and so far they have come up with 75% compliance.
They had a case of a very sloppy job by a contractor with the building going through the
marsh. Councilman Wickham questioned Southampton and East Hampton budgets.
However, Southampton has a Donegan Patent Committee, it is a totally different arrangement.
Also, Southampton and East Hampton have no jurisdiction uplands or within 10 ft. of the
bulkhead line. They have a whole other commissmn that handles it. Justice Evans smd that
she has aRvays heard on the Island thai Fishers Island people like the Town Trustees because
they are stricter than the DEC. Trustee Dickerson reported on a meeting that she recently
attended on Shelter Island sponsored by the Nature Conservancy on code enforcemeni.
Supervisor Horton asserted that we have a code enforcement officer and bay constables. Mr.
Krupski asked the Town Board if they are really committed to environmental protection.
Councilman Pdchter replied yes, the Town Board is quite interested and several years ago they
put up $200,000. for a bond for waterways improvements. President Krupski stated that
Comell just received $150,000, in a grant. The Trustees need a part-time person in the
Trustees office to coordinate with the state and federal agencies and a full-time person to go
out and do compliance checks and check moorings. They have talked with Melissa Sph'o,
Land Preservation Deparmxent Head and she could use the person the other half of the time in
her office. Justice Evans suggested initiating an inspection fee to pay for it. President
Krupski recapped the three choices: (1) A part-time person for the Trustees. (2) Full-time
person for the Trustees and Land Preservation Dept. to share. (3) Bay Constable under the
Trustees jurisdiction to do inspections and help organize the moorings in the creek and other
issues. Supervisor Horton stated that he needs time to think through some of these things.
Justice Evans said again that she thinks changing the fee schedule to cover some of these
things is the answer. President Krupski stated that the fee schedule can't charge the same fee
for a dock as a large house project. Justice Evans suggested a sliding scale on the fee
schedule. Councilman Wickham asked Trustee Kmpski to give the Town Board an
opportunity to go through the process. Mr. Krupski asked if they could have an appointmenjy
to come back at the next work session of the Town Board. Supervisor Horton replied yes,
absolutely. Mr. Krupski stated that the Trustees took over coastal erosion jurisdiction in
1991. since that time k has basically doubled. It has been a headache and the state has nor
offered any assistance. They recently had a problem on the sound and asked the state for their
assistance, but did not receive it and i'mally acted on it themselves. It is taldng away some of
our wetlands protection. Councilman Wickham said that it was his understanding that this
coastal erosion is nor required ro be taken over by the town and that we could go back mad tell
the DEC that we won't do it. _Mr. Krupski said that it might be more appropriate to have the
Building Dept. handle it and issue either a building permit or a coastal erosion permit.
Councilman Wickham asked if he talked io the Building Dept. about it. Mr. Krupski said
yes, he had and it would be possible. Supervisor Horton said that they will tall with Mike
Verity about it. Mr. ICrupski mentioned another thing that came m the forefront after recently
meeting ~vith the other Trustees is the prohibition of docks on the Bay. He said that it is
getting nearly impossible to moor a boat in the bay. Everyone has added a "t" on their dock
and it just seems to mushroom. Peg Dickersun said that the Trustees think this goes along
with preserving open space. Mr Krupski said that he believes that people should have access,
but practical responsible access is the key. There are a lot creeks that have undeveloped
shoreline because they are so shaUow. They are looking for a ban on the development of these
creeks. Councilman Wickham asked him if they are basically mqk{ng the Town Board to take
on the responsibili~ of banning new docks in the bay. Mr. Krupski answered yes.
Councilman Wickham asked Councilman Romanelli to put that item on his code committee
agenda. Mr. Krupski said that the size of the docks being built is getting bigger and bigger, so
the Trustees had to decrease the size allowed. The DEC came up with a pohcy that any floal
needs 4 feet of water at low tide. Supervmor Horton made a disclosure that he has a-
parmership in a marine towing business and his partner has a marine construction business.
So he asked that they field their questions to other Town Board members on it. Mr. Krupski
explained that it is only the few undeveloped creeks in the town, not the creeks that already
have docks in them. The Town Board and the Trustees will get together and discuss it. Mr.
Krupski said that they are flexible on the help for the office. Mr. Krupski will speak to Ed
Forrester on the code enforcement and the Chief of Police on the Bay Constable.
10:00 a.m. Appointment with Zon/ng Board of Appeals Chairman Gerard Goehringer and
member Lydia Tortora briefly described the problems that they are having and asked to go
into executive session to discuss it further. However, the matters were not within the scope
of an executive session. It ~vas described by them briefly in a nutshell as "denial by the
Building Department of an issue that came before the ZBA to interrupt a particular code."
Councilman Moore cautioned that they not discuss it in detail, but suggested that they discuss
it as a policy discussion. Mr. Goehringer proceeded to say "just as you present a map with a
one acre lot, so do we want to present the case of how we got to the point we are at now".
Mr. Goehringer said that they could discuss it now or come back in two weeks and discuss itl
The Town Board upon the advice of the Town Attorney suggested that they come back/n two
weeks to discuss this matter. On a different matter, Mr. Goehringer advised the Town Board
that the ZBA desperately needs someone ro help transcribe the minutes. There is
approximately 10 hours a month in public meeting testimony for transcription of tapes. This
request will be put back on the agenda in two weeks also.
Supervisor Horton commended Councilman Richter for his chairing of a recent Park
Recreation Committee meeting. He had received very' favorable comments on it,
10:22 a.m. - The Town Board discu~ssed IV~ For Discussion items as follows: IV. 1~.
Lighting of Tennis Courts at Tasker Park Councilman Richter advised that they don't
want to go too close to any residences with the lighting so they will be installing it across the
street at Cochran Park to light the tennis courts on Tasker Park. The lights will be put on a
~timer, after 10:00 p.m. the hghts will not go on, Councilman Wickham asked what the cost
will be? Councilman Richter answered that at this time he can't answer that question, it will
all be part of the budget for the Parks & Recreation. Justice Evans asked if the people
themselves ~von~t be paying for the electricity with acom? Councilman Richter said that it
could be explored. He said that there is lighting on the football fields~ and[ the baseball'lields
and thee should be lighting on the tennis c, ourts too. The Town Board agreed. ,The Board
di~ci/~se~l~e timiqg of the lighting. Ten o clock p.m. with a timer so that it will go off if
~meone ~e~i~es e~lie~:. Supervisor Horton suggested mlld~g to it~e r~e~ghbors also
Comlq!man ~Vicklxam suggested shields on the ligliting. Councilman Rich'& advised that
Mosen Lighhnghas ~ery direct lighting that doesn't light up the Sl~es~ at-all, ~m only on the
activity that it is d/rected on. IV. 2. Fishers Island State Police lease. A teleplione call
was received, from the State Police on Fishers Island advising that- they need[ some -sort of
wrkten d~c ~u~, entafio~a to present ro prove that they have a right to be there Justice Evans
a~i¼~:ed ~hkt ~' ~r°Perty that they are on is Town property, b~t part of it is managed:by the
Fishers I, sland Ferry District. Town Attorney Yakaboski advised ]tha~ it could ~ handled
either way by the to-~vn or the Ferry District. Justice Evans: said~ that she doesn~:{~' have a
problem with the Town doing that lease directly with the State. The Toxvn Attorney will calJ
and check on this. The matter with Battery 215 is still outstanding. Supervisor Horton
directed that the matter with the lease and the State Police be senle~ at this time. (Resolution
no. 161 was later added to the agenda). IV. 3. CATV Franchise. Councilm~a Moore
will be meeting with them on Thursday morning. Letters and resolution opposing the removal
of WLNG radio station broadcasts from channel 14. The Town Board agreed to do a
resoluti°n like the other towns supporting ir. Justice Evans said that she wo~d:like to see
some of:the languag,e changed and the resolution shortened up. (Resolution ,no.~ 162 was
added t~the'ag~nda). IV. 4. First Time tIomebuyers Le~slation. Assesso~s!R~bert Scott
and Darline Duffy explained the new legislation to the Town Board which has bee~ passed by
Suffolk County. The Towns and Schools have a tight to op~ /n, if they so choose. The
maximum purchase price is $287,500. However, only $250,000. can be eXcluded. This is for
a single family home only, coops, such as K/mogenor Point or Driftwood Cove would not be
allowed. The annual household mcome limitation is $73,300. The deadline for the
appli~atinn is this Friday March 1~. Mr. Scott and Ms. Duffy explained that you may have
one person who is building the house tfimself and therefore doing it much cheaper than
someone who is purchasing a home from a contractor. This is why they have to go by
assessment. Right now there is no RPS service to implement it, so it will all have m be done
by hand. Mr. Scott advised that if the property is leased or there is a change of ownership, it
would be taken off the program. There were 391 sales last year. Out of that there were 252
that could appear to fit into the category. Whether or not they will qualify, wil/remain to be
seen. The Assessors will have ro police it. The TAX~PAC and Ed Sigemarm have said that
they are not in favor of it. Councilman Wickham said that lie is also not in favor it because of
the bias supporting new homes. He would like to see them buy old homes. Councilman
Moore said that the dowa payment is what keeps young people from getting into homes. Mr.
Scott said that the schools are just not participating in the program. Supervisor Horton said
that he would like to know ;vho pushed it and promoted it. He would tike ~o follow the
paperwork on it. The Town of Huntington is already participating in it. Assessors Scott and
Duff2; advised that Friday, March 1~ is the deadline for filing for all tax exemptions. IV. 5.
Proposed Affordable Housing Fund legislation by Fred Thiele. Councilman Romanelh
stated that Legislator Fred Thiele is proposing that an affordable housing fund be created
similar to the 2% land preservation fund. He would like to put an additional tax on all
property sales to create this fund. Councilman Romanelli said that it is his feeling that he just
is not sure that we need another tax at this time. However, if it could help in the down
payment ass/stance program, he might be willing to at least talk about it. 71'fis was just an
announcement, there will be more detailed information coming in the fatore. Justice Evans
said that Walsh Park on Fishers Island has been very successful. Out of 12 houses, only 3
have tamed over and been sold since the mid 80's. it will be discussed by the Board in the
future when timber information is available.
11:00 a.m. the Town Board reviewed resolution numbers 114 to 162 to be voted upon at
the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. Councilman Wickham questioned resolution no. 141 on
the adverfis/ng for a member of the Architectural Review' Committee for Southold hamlet. He
asked whether the Board was considering merging this committee w/th the Landmark
Preservation Committee. He said that he would like to have conversations with both of
chairmen of these committees before considering this step. However. he agreed to advertising
to fill this vacancy at this time. The Town Board also added Resolution no. 163 to authorize
the acceptance of residential leaves and brush at the Landfill, free of charge for four
weeks prior to and during the Fall and Spring Cleanup Weeks.
On motion by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southotd hereby enters into executive
session at 11:18 a.m~ for the purpose of discussing personnel, a particular person, and
contracts. Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter,
Councilman Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, and Supervisor Horton.
This resolution ~vas declared ADOPTED
On motion by Councilman Wickham. seconded by Councilman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Tow~n of Southold hereby exits from this executive
session at 12:11 p.m.
Vote of the Town Board: Councilman ~Vickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanelh, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was declared ADOPTED.
The Town Board recessed for lunch at this time, to return at 1:15 p.m.
On motion by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enters into executive
session at 1:28 p.m. for the purpose of discussing personnel~ a particular person.
Vote of the To~m Board: Ayes: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was declared ADOPTED.
On motion by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby exits from this executive
session at 1:59 p.m.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman
Romanelli, Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was declared ADOPTED.
The Town Board discussed the MaT/ne, Inc. change of zone application and directed that a
resolution be added to the agenda to advertise for a public heating to be held at 5:00 p.m.,
Tuesday, March 26, 2002. (Resolution no. 164 was placed on the agenda).
Town Attorney Yakaboski advised that environmental consultant John J. Raynor, from the
south fork has agreed to do the SEQRA rewew on the Amerada Hess change of zone
apphcation ar a fee of $1.000. which will be charged back to the applicant. (Resolution no.
165 was placed on the agenda).
This work session ended at 2:25 p.m.
GENERAL MEETING
FEBRUARY 26. 2002
4:30 P.M.
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on February 26, 2002. at the Southold
Town Hall, Southold, New York. Supervisor Horton opened the meeting at 4:30 P.M. with the Pledge
of Allegiance to the Fl&g.
Present:
Supervisor Joshua Y. Horton
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Councilman William D. Moore
Councilman John M. Romanelli
Cotmcilman Craig A. Richter
Councilman Thomas H. Wickham
Town Clerk Elizabeth A. Neville
Town Attorney Gregory. A. Yakaboski
SUPERVISOR HORTON: The Town Board has a policy that we opera the floor to the public. The
public may address Town Board prior to the addressing of the resolutions that are on the pnnted
agenda, so if you have concerns in relation to a particular resolution on the printed agenda you may
address the Town Board prior to the Town Board reading through those resolutions. If you have
business you would like to address that relates to the l >wu you may do so, if it ~s nor on the printed
agenda you may- do so after the reading of the resolutions. At this point I would like to make a motion
to approve the audit of bills of February 26, 2002.
Moved by Supervisor Horron, seconded by Justice Evans, iz was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby are ordered paid: General Fund Whole Town bills
tn the amount of $141.760.70: General fund Part Town bills in the amount of S2.56.80; Community
Development Fund bills in the amount of $3,803.96: Highway Fund Whole Town bills in the amount
of $5,243.05; Highway Fund bills in the amount of $2,470.14: Capital Projects Account bills in the
amoun~ of $6.502.50: Landfill Cap & Closure bills in the amount of $75,904.80; Cormnun~ry-
Preservation Fund (2% tax bills in the amount of $6,779.00; New London Terminal Project bills in the
amount of $7.010.86; Fishers Island Ferry D/strict bills in the amount of $10,935.60; Refuse and
Garbage District bills in the amounto f $70,6.>6.82;~ Southold Wastewater D/strict bills in the amount of
$206.55; Fishers Island Sewer D/strict bills in the arnount of $2,586.93: Southold Agency & Trust bills
in the amount of $4,208.88; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency & Trust bills in the amount of
$125.96: General Fund Whole Town hilts in the amount of $600.00.
Vote of the Town Board:_ Aye: Councilman Wickh'am. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
Moved by Justice Evans. seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the January 15. 2002 Town Board meeting be and hereby are
approved.
Vote of ~the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickha~r~, Councilman Richter. Councihnan Romanelli_
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans. ~r was
RESOLVED that the Regular Town Board meeting of the Southold Town Board be held au 7:30 P.M..
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the Sonthold Town Hall. Southold. New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richier, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
I. REPORTS=
SUPERVISOR HORTON: We have repons on file and public notices on file ar the Fown Clerk's
Office as well as the Supervisor's office, so if you would I/ke to wew them, please, feel free to do so.
1. Southold Town Clerk Monthly Report for January 2002.
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2. Southold Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for January 2002.
3. Sonthold Town Board of Town Trustees Monthly Report for January' 2002.
4. Southold Town Bay Constables Yearly Activity Report for 2001.
5. Southold Town Juvenile Aid Bureau Monthly Report for January 2002.
6. Southold Town's Program for the Disabled for January 2002 Events,
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District. Notice of application of Hamprons Shellfish
Co., Inc. to place shellfish racks in Great Peconic Bay, Town of Southold. Written comments by
March 21. 2002.
IlL COMMUNTICATIONS. None.
SUTERVISOR HORTON: We have no communications.
IV. PUBLIC HEAKINGS, None.
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would like to offer the floor to the public in regard to the printed agenda.
Any d/scussion? Yes. Alice?
ALICE HUSSIE: Hello. Alice Hussie, Southold, New York. [ have three things that I would like a
little clarification on. Number one is your resolution 119 to approve an increase in D&B's engineering
services contract for the capping and closure of the Cutchogue Landfill. It seems that this is about the
third time that D&B has trod an increase hi irs orig/nal contract. What is this for this time, and why?
Why isn't a contract a contract?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: This change now is because we have moved the recharge basin from
the southern end, which is r~ght behind the blue building, to the back. We have increased the size of the
recharge basin. We then have to pipe the water from the front end to the back end.
ALICE HUSSIE: I understand that_ but this is the sort of thing that they have done a lot of. They g~ve
us a plan for one thing, and then six months later there is a rethinking about the whole thing,
Meanwhile we paid them for one thing.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: We changed it.
ALICE HUSSIE: You changed it?
COCLNCILMAN ROMANELLI: We changed this design after some thought about the lavom.
ALICE HUSSIE: And how much is this change costing?
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: There was another change on the location of the fire well. I believe_
and the size of the fire well at a request by the Fire Department ro increase the size of the well. I am
trying to tinnk what other changes there were.
ALICE HUSSI:E: Well, in any event, I g2ess I am best being an old poke, but I know it just seems, and
you know this is true. when you build a house, if you have an architect's plans, and you pay for these
plans, and then you start making adjusrmems ro them yon will rum everything. [ mean this whole
capping is costing us a beck of a lot more than it should have.
COUNCILMAN ROMANELLI: Actually right now we are under the proposed budget. We really are.
ALICE HUSSIE: Okay. I will wait rwc weeks, and there will be another one. Okay. The other tbJ2g is
N2mber 124, a budget mod for SEED Project Coordinator. W2xo is the SEED Project Coordinator?
CODENCILMAN ROMANELLI: Suzanne Donavan.
ALICE HUSSIE: Is she on our payroll?
COL ~WCILMAN ROMANELLI: I think all fora east end town contribute to her salary.
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ALICE HUSSIE: Right, and she was here two weeks ago, and talked to you all, and said. we have to
do this. So. what is our ante into the kitty?
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: $3,280.00.
ALICTE HUSSIE: Alright. Th& last one, #153. Tiffs is the change of plans for the location of tmams
courts at the town parks.
COLrNCILMAN RICHTER: We were going ro put three additional courts on Tusker Park, and now
we are going to go across the street on Cochran Park.
ALICE HUSSIE: Are they going to be situated, as tennis courts should be?
COI~_~CtLiX LAN RICHTER: Do you mean north ro south? Yes. I shouldn't say- that for sure. because
they are not in yet, but right now the plans are ro go north to south. Somewhere in vicinity of the nor£h
end or towards the center of the field. It is still being laid ont. because we have two other ball fields we
are trying to fit in there, two Little League fields_ and men's soi~ bail league, or an adult soft bail
league field.
ALICE HUSSIE: That is okay. It is just that I recall when they put the others in at Tasker Park I did
talk ro the man in charge, and I admomshed him that it is imporran~ that they be north-south
orientation, and he nodded, and they are nor.
COUNCILMAN RICHTER: They went east west. We have done that with a couple in Greenporr. We
ended up. Just trying to fred a space to do it correctly.
ALICE HUSSIE: You evidently don't play term/s.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Thank you, Alice. Yes, ma'am?
MELANIE ORDAN: Hi, my name ts Melanle Nordun I live McCann Lane is Greenport. I am
addressing Resolution #164. A number of us. who live in the 67 Steps neighborhood have been coming
to the Towm Hall with some concerns regarding the proposed affordable housthg district that will be m
our neighborhood contiguous, or located on Counw Road 48. We have sent letters. I sent a letter to
everyone on the Town Board, the Town' Attorney ~and Ms. Nev/lle, and numerous phone calls have
been received by abutting property owners indicating that the notification on the part of the developer
was null and void, and riddled with errors on several occasions. We have been attempting to receive a
legal interpretation from the Town lawyers regarding whether in fact this application is what is defined
in the Zoning Code as a properly completed application, which we propose or actually put forth that it
is not, because the action of notification procedures that constitute one of the compendiums of the
process have been violated. We rather than see a public hearing on an improperly, from our
prospective, completed application, we would like the Towax Board to consider not having the heating
on that particular day, until such time as the Town lawyers can g/ye us an interpretation with Ms.
Neville as to whether our rights and privileges, as abutting property owa2ers notification were respected
and upheld. We know that any number of people did not receive the notification. We still have yet to
receive an appropriate answer from either the Town Clerk or the Town Attorney regarding this
notification process. That is the first thing. In addition, at two or three different occasions the applicant
MaTine has put forth a change of zoning, down zon/ng in one case, from R-40 Residential. and another
application that actually makes an application applying for Affordable Housing District. 2:hese are two
separate applications, and yet presumably in the resolution it somehow/replies that both applications
are one. Not only is this area to be changed presumably according to the resolution into an affordable
housing disthct, but actually what is being proposed is a downzoning, and we are curious about
whether hi fact both of those things can take place at once, or whether there might need to be two
separate heatings, one in terms of downzoning or changing the zoning, and the other in terms of
making the area once the zoning is changed into an Affordable Housing District. We are not sure that
is one process. Additionally we are concerned about the timetables, because we are not sure when the
Plauning Board received the receipt of this application. The resolution on December 11t~ indicated that
the application was to be referred to the Town Plarm/ng Board, but as we know it did not make it to
either the consulting en~neering finn or the County Planning Commission until hito the new year. So,
we are still within sixty-day timeframe from the receipt of the Town Planning Board's application for
th/s Alfbrdable Housing District until such time as the heating has to take place. So, we would like to
respectfully request the Town Board consider the postponement of this until such t/me we have clear
evidence from the Town Attorneys that the application for the affordable housing district has met on
the criteria as specified in the Town Code.
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TOWN' ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: A couple of things, Ms. Nordan, I have spoken about this before.
We talked about it ar the last Town Board meeting. A couple of quick things, number one. as your
downzomng question, the second point you raised.
MELANIE NORDAN: Well, there a presumably two separate activities with two separate applications
made by the applicant, one was an application entitled. An Application for Affordable Housing
District. The other application by the applicant was an application to change or downzone. There were
two separate legal instruments essentially.
TOW~ ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: The application that this is dealin~ with would be the
application to move from the R-40 zone to the AHD zone.
MELANIE NORDAX: I understand that.
]'OWN' ATTORNEY YAKABOSKt: Under that zoning...
MELANIE NORDAN: But does the Al:ID zone necessarily constitute dow'~zoning? I mean is there a
requirement m~der the AHD district, which I don't see in the Town Code that indicates that the lots are
going to be much less size than they are currently. In other words two activities are taking place.
Downzoning is occumng and an affordable housing district is presumable being proposed ro be
established.
TOW-N ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: It is all one activity.
MELANIE NORDAN: But, two separate applications have been made by the applicant, and all be
activity. Anyway you will have to review the records, but m one point the applicant made an
application for an Affordable Housing District. and another time the applicant made an applicant made
an application to make a zoning change. Two separate applications made by the same applicant
referring to the same property. My question specifically is, is the establishment of Affordable Housina
District necessarily constitute a significant change in the zoning bylaws so that instead of having
acre zoning, per example, becomes half acre or quarter acre zoning. I don't read necessarily in the
Town Code that such activity necessarily follows from just the establishment of the Affordable
Housing District. The District can be established_ but the establishmem of the District necessarily
constitutes the zoning change, the zoning change in terms of the lot szze.
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: Okay. First if you want to come in any time this week, and we
can sit down and go through the whole,
MELANIE NORDAN: I really want answers now.
TOV~rN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: First. I wanted To point that our to you. The second as to the
notice question the application when it crone in the reason we thought it was complete. Okay? I know'
you raised a nonce question and we will look ar the notice question.
iV[ELANIE NORDAN: I have raised it. and all my neighbors have also.
TO~,VN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: I realize that.
MELANIE NORDAN: Repeatedly in phone conversations and discussions with Ms. Neville on more
than one occasion after the first application and the second.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Would you please afford us the opportunity to respond?
TOWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: We have also originally if you recall we were the ones that
bounced the first application, because we didn't think it was properly noticed. We will look at this
notice. We advised the Board toda, that we felt that the5 should put on a resolution tonight setting a
public hearing for the 26t~. I believe, not to speak for the Board, but I believe at that time we were also
looking into SEQRA. the stares of SEQRA. We are also looking at the...I know- the Suffolk County'
Planning Commission wanted ro hear from the Town as to SEQRA. and what the Town Planning
Board wanted to do. So. I think what is going to happen is because where our hands are a little tied by
the law- we are setting the hearing date. I believe the hearing is going m be left open, and make sure m
the meantime that we make sure the SE QRA is fully addressed_ and look at ail the notice questions.
that the questions of the Suffolk County Planning Commission. and any questions the Southold Town
Board have. Also in the AHD process there is a process for looking not just ar the change of zone from
R-40 to AHD, but also the project itself, which has be looking ar. That all ~s going to be taken into
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account. As to the R-40. mowng fi:om R-40 one-acre zoning ro HD zoning I believe, and I will look
quickly for you. but I believe that there is a greater number of units permitted. In that same parcel of
property, it is a 5.6 acres.
MELANIE NORDAN: 5.7 acres, actually.
!POWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: They are 5.7 acres. They are more m~der the AHD zoning versus
the R-40. There are more dwelling units permitted under the AHD than under the R-40 zoning, so if
yon are referrin~ to downzoning as moving as the first zoning perrmts making up four houses. The new
zoning makes six houses, yes, it ~s going ro move from four to six houses. That is a made up example.
MELANIE NORDAN: Okay, but what would the problem be w/th the postponement of the hearing
until all the information is fully constituted? In other words looking at the deadline obviously the
Planning Board did not receive this application until well in the month of January. If you are going by
the sixty-day role in the Town Code there ~s still actually plenty of time. So, we are respectfiflly
requesting the postponement until rather than at the time of the public hearing we have to hammer out
this information again we ail have 211 the answers amd come to the table with a rtl deck. So_ we are
simply requesting that this resolution be reconsidered and postponed until the answers to our questions
are available.
]?OWN ATTORNEY YAKABOSKI: What I can suggest to the Board is this public heating would
nor..the resolution today is for the 26t~, setting the public heating for the 26th. the publication would
not be until the 14th. The next Town Board meeung is the 12th of March. Between now and the 12th I
was suggest that we leave it on. It is nor going to be published, and il'there is reasons for it to be pulled
we could rescind it at that time. That would be a suggestion.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would agree with counsel at tiffs point. I think that would afford us the
opporami .ty to come up with the information that you feel is needed, or to determine whether or not it
should be brought forth at that point. We vdll still cover our grounds in malting sure that we have
provided legally by the constraints by the Town Board.
MELANIE NORDAN: Okay.
SLrPERVISOR HORTON: Are there any other comments from the floor m regard to the printed
agenda?
#114
Moved by Councilman Romanelin seconded b': Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Towln o£ Southold hereoy amends resolution no. 487 of 2001
ro read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board appoints Robert J. ttarne¥ to the position of Public Safety
Dispatcher I in the Police Department at a salary of $25.752.63 per year. effective July 9, 2001
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Cotmcilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanetli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted
~-115
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Moore. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution 101 adopted
at the Febrnar¥ 12~ 2002 regular myra board meetim, pertaining to a budget modification for the
Recreation Department.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wicknam, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
7116
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 98 adopted at
the February 12. 2002 regular board meeting to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints John F. Irving to the parr-
time posinon of M/ut-Bus Driver '
Mareh~. m the Human Resource Center at a salary of $9.65 per hour, effective
Vote of the To_wu Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councdlman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
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#117
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Counc/lman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Elizabeth A. Stathis to
the full-time position of Records Management Assistant in the Office of the Town Clerk at an
annum salary of $34,041.17, effective February- 27, 2002.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#118
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the To~m of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Wq2ole
Toxv2 2002 budget, as follows:
TO:
Revenues:
A.2705.40
Appropriations:
A.6772.4.100.10(
Gifts and Donations
Other Donations
$ 417.00
Programs for the Aging, C.E.
Supplies and Materials
Office Supplies $ 417.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#119
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter,
WHEREAS the Town Board has approved a proposal ro gain useable property adjacent to the Sotid
Waste transfer station by replacing the re-charge basin planned for the southeast :orner of the landf51t
cap with a special drainage system, and
WHEREAS charges for the design and engmeenng of such drainage system were not included under
Dvirka and Bartilucci's contract with the Town for the cap and closure of the Cutchogne landfill, now
therefore be ii
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Towr of Southold hereby approves an increase in D&B's
engineering services corm-act for cap and closure of the Cutchogne landfill to covef design and
engineering fees in support of the landfill drainage system in an amount not to exceed 518,927.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanetli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
Th/s resolution was duly adopted.
~120
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, k was
RESOLVED that thc Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the following
indi~-iduals as Detention Attendants (on-call basis/as needed) for the Southold Town Police
Department, effective February 27, 2002. at the current salary of $11.30 per hour:
Janice Couroy
Barbara Taylor
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
~121
Moved by Justice Evans. seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that thc Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 gomrnuniI¥
Preservation Fund as follows:
To:
H3.8710.1.100. 100
H3~9030.8.000.000
From:
H3.8710.2.400.100
Vote of the Town Board:
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolutton was duly adopted.
Full Time Regular Earnings
Soc/al Security Benefits
400.00
10.00
Land Use Consultants 410.00
Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
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~122
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 Wastewater
Disposal District budget as follows:
Revenues
SS1.5990.00
Appropriations:
SS1.8130.1.100.100
SS 1.8130.4.100.200
SS1.8130.4. I00.550
SS1.8130.4.200.200
SS1.8130.4.200.400
S S 1.8130.4.400.800
SSI.9030.8_000 ~00
From:
SS1.8130.1.100.200
Appropriated Fund Balance
Full-Time Regular Eanfings
Greases & Oils
Equipment Par~s/Supplies
Light & Power
Water
Sludge Removal
Social Security Benefits
11.030.00
60.00
450.00
950.00
2,700.00
500.00
9,200.00
70.00
Full-Time Overtime Earnings 2,900.00
Vo~e of the Town Board' Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Pd~hter, Com~ciiman Roma~elli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#123
Moved by Justice Evans. seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 Fishers Island
Sewer Disrhct budget as follows:
Revenues:
To:
SS2.5990.00
:~ppropfiations: $ 1.950.00
Fo:
SS2. [440.4.000.000
From: $ 2.350.00
SS2.$160.4.000.000 $ 400.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelh.
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolutmn was duly adopted
Appropriated Fund Balance
Eng/neer, C.E.
Refuse & Garbage. C.t~
~124
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded bv Councilman Richter. ir was
RESOLVED that the Towr Board of the ~own of Southold here~y modifies the General Ftmd
Whole Tow~ 2001 budget ~s follows:
To.'
A.8020.4.300 I0(
From:
A.8020.1.200.100
A.8020.4.200.100
A.8020.4.300.200
A. 8020.4.300.300
SEED Project Coorchnator
$3,280.00
EETC Personal Sermces $1,750.00
EETC Copies & Supplies 34.00
SEED Copies & Supplies 1,000.00
SEED Travel Expenses 496.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter. Cormcilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans_ Supervmor Horron.
Th/s resolution was duly adopted.
¢125
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the /'own of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
W'hole To~v~ 2001 budget as follows:
A.7520.1.200.200 Lanchnarks Preservation
Parr-time overtime earn/rigs $700.00
From:
2,/26/02 8
A.7520.1.200.100 Landmarks Preservation
Part-time Regular earnings $700~00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution xvas duly adopted.
#126
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Data Processing
2001 budget as follows:
To:
A.1680.1.100.100 Central Data Processing
Full Time Earnings $55.36
From:
A. 1680.1.t00.200
Central Data Processing
Overtime Earnings $55.36
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans_ Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
¢127
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter. ir was
RESOLVED that the Towa2 Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 General Fund
Whole Towna Budget as follows:
To:
A.1420.1 I00.100
A.1420.4.100.100
From:
A.1420.4.500.10(
A. 1420.4.600.200
Vote of the Town Board:
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
Regular Earnings
Office Supplies/Stationer)-
2244.10
166.41
Legal Counsel $ 2244.10
Meetings & Seminars $ 166.41
Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli,
~128
Moved by Cotmcilman Richter. seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 General Fund
Whole Town budget as follows:
To~
A. 1670.2 _200.400
A. 1670.4.400.600
A. 1670.2.200.500
Central Copying & Mailing
Office Ecluipmenr
Postage Machine
Central Coping & Mailing
Contracted Services
Equipment & Repairs
Vote of the Town Board:
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans_ Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
$ 924.20
$ 467.00
Central Copying & Mailing
Office Equipment
Copy Machines $1.391.20
Aye: Councilman Wickham, Counc/lman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
#129
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans, it xvas
RESOLVED that the Toxwn Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fu~td
t~Vhole Town 2001 budget as follows:
TO:
A.8560.4.400.200 Contractual Expense
Contracted Services
Trees & Tree Maintenance $ 40.00
FROM:
A.8560.1.200.100
Tree Committee
Personal Services
Part-time Employees
$ 40.00
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Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman RomaneliL
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#130
Moved by Councilman Wi&ham, seconded bi' Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the ]'own of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Southold
Marine Center for the purchase of two (2) used 130 lip lionda Motors.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wiclcham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#13I
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the To;vn of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole l'own 2001 budget as follows:
To.'
Revenues:
A.2025.00
Appropriations:
Spec/al Recreational Facilities
Park & Playground Funds
S 200.00
Buildings & Grounds. Capital Outlay
A. 1620.2.500.850 Tasker Park Ball Field Lighting $ 200.00
Vote of the Toxwn Board' Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
~132
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Wickham, ir was
RESOL17ED that the Town Board of the 1'own of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2001 budget as follows: '
To:
A.3610.1.200.100 Examining Boards
Part-time regular earnings $1200.00
A.3610.4.500.300
Examining Boards
Conservation Advisory Council $1200.00
Vote of the TownBoard_: Aye: Councilman Wickhaan, Councilman Richter, Counc/lma_n Rommaelti.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
~133
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans. xr was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund Part
Town 2001 budget as follows: '
To:
B.3620.1.300.100 Building Deparanem, P.S.
Seasonal Earnings_
From:
B.3620.1.100. t00
Building Deparunent. P.S.
Full-time Regu/ar Earnings
COUNCILMAN ROiVlANELLI:
the 2001 budget.
$ 300
$ 300
Ali these budget mods are the Accounthxg Department closing out
Vote of the T_own Bgard: Aye: Councilman Wickharn, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervasor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted. '
#t34
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of S0uthold hereby modifies the 2001 Planninv
Department Budget as follows: .
From:
2/26/02 t 0
B.8020.1.100.100
To:
B.8020.1.I 00.200
B.8020.1.200. 100
B.8020.4.600.10£
Planning, Personal Svcs..
F/T Employ., Regular Earnings
$7.705.18
Plarming, Personal Svcs
F/T Employ., Overtime Earnings $5,178.13
Planning, Personal Svcs..
P/T Employ., Regular Earnings 2,36t.00
Planning, Contractual Expenses.
Misc., Legal Notices 166.05
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans_ Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#135
Moved by Councilman W'ickham, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves a leave of absence to a
Town Employee. commencing with her last day of work on February 25, 2002, while utilizing he~
sick time. through March 13, 2002: and be it further
RESOLVED that the effective date of employee's leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
ia the day after her last day of work and wilt continue her group health insurance be2efit for the
duration of sa/d leave of absence.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanetli.
Comxcilman Moore. Justice Evans. SupervSsor Horton.
Ilfis resolution was duly adopted.
#136
Moved by Councilman Richter. seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds Resolution #72.
approved at the reknflar Town Board meeting January 29, 2002, authorizing Police Officers to
attend the law' enforcement SNAP Long Island conference The Conference has been cancelled and
there is no reschedule date at this time.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#i3 -
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Tow22 Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole lrown 2001 budget as follows:
To.'
A.1330.4.100.100 Office Supphes 600.00
A. 1330.4.600.200 Meetings & Seminars 425.00
From:
A. 1330.1.300.10(
Seasonal Employees Regular Earnings 1,025.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans, Superwisor Horton.
Th/s resolution was duly adopted.
¢138
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2001 budget as follows:
A.6772.1.100.100
A.6772.1.100.200
A.6772.1.100.300
A.6772.1.100.400
A.6772.4.100.125
A. 6772.4.100.200
A. 6772.4.100.700
A.6772.4.400.600
A.6772.4.400.675
Full-time regular earnings
Full-time overtime earn/rigs
Full-time vacation earmngs
Full-t/me sick earnings
Kitchen supplies
Gasoline & Oil
Food
Eqmpmenr Repmrs
Dishwashing
S 500.00
150.00
4,100.00
16,700.00
550.00
950.00
1.300.00
550.00
150.00
From:
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A.6772.1.200.100
A.6772.2.500.700
A.6772.4.100.100
A.6772.4.100.150
A.6772.4.200.100
A.6772.4.600.300
Part-time regular earnings
Kitchen Equipment
Office Supplies
Disposables
Cellular Telephone Service
Travel Reknbursc~menr
$1,000.00
1.200.00
200.00
300.00
100.00
100.00
A.9015.8.000.000 Police & Fire Retiremem 22,050.00
Vote o£ the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelh_
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans_ Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted
+~139
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Justice Evans. ir was
RESOLVED that the Towaa Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Town Clerk
Elizdr~eth Neville to advertise for resmnes Seasonal Police Officers.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickharn, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanetli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted
#140
Moved by Councilman Wickharn. seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED tha~ the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 200t budget ~s follows:
To:
Public Safety Coman~cations
A.3( 20.1.100.200 Full-time overtime earnings 8.500.00
A.3020.4.200.100 Telephone 2,900.00
A.3020.4.400.600 Equipment Maintenance & Repairs 300.00
A.3 )20.4.600.300 Travel 25.00
Police
A.3120.t.100.200
A.3120.1.100.300
A.3120.1.100.500
A.3120.1.300.200
A.3120.4.100.125
A.3120.4.100.600
A.3120.4.100.700
A.3120.4.400.400
Bay Constable
A.3130.1.i0C 200
A.3130.4.400.600
Full-time overtime earmngs
Full-time vacation earnings
Full~time holiday earnings
Seasonal overtime earnings
Law Book: Service
Uul£orms & Accessories
Prisoner Food
Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Full~time overtime earnings
Buoy M,~:~llance
Juvenile Aide Bureau
A.3157.1.t00.300
A.3157. h100.500
A.3157.4.100.20(
A.3157.4.600.100
A.3157.4.600.i50
A.3157.4.600.200
Full-time
Full-time roi ~ttay earnings
Gasoline & Oil
DARE Promotional Handouts
DARE Student Supplies
DARE Train/rig
Emergency Preparedness
A.3640.2.500.70( Commumcations Eqmpmenr
From:
87,500.00
1.00
24,400.00
400.00
300.00
3,600.00
200.00
900.00
4,000.00
1.000.00
1,100.00
400.00
10.00
4.00
10.00
40.00
600.00
Public Safety Commtmications
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A.3020.1.100.100
A.3020.1.100.500
Police
A.3120.1.100. I00
A.3120.1.200.100
A.3120.1.300.100
A.3120.1.600.500
A.3120.2.300.100
A.3120.2.500.325
A.3120.2.500.70(
A.3120.4.100.200
A.3120.4.100.500
A.3120.4.400.650
A.3120.4.600.200
A.3120.4.600~300
Bay Constable
A.3130.1.100.100
A.3130.4.100.200
A.3130.4.400.650
A.3130.4.400.700
Juvenile Aide Bureau
A.3157.1.100.200
A.3157.4.600.300
Full-time regular earnings
Full-time holiday earnings
Full-time regular earnings
Part-time regular earnings
Seasons/regular earnings
Retirement Reserve
Automobiles
Trailer
Soft Body .Armor
Gasoline & Oil
Tires
Vehicle Maintenance & Repairs
Police Officer Training
Travel Reimbursement
Full-time regular earnings
Gasoline & Oil
Vehicle Maintenance & Reps/rs
Dock RentaJ
Full-time overtime earmngs
DARE Fishers Island Travel
A.3640.1.200.100
A.3640.4.200. 100
A.3640.4.600.200
Employee Benefits
A.9015.8.000.000
Emergency Preparedness
Part-time regular earaings
Emergency Preparedness Telephone
Emergency Preparedness Meetings
10,900.00
5,600.00
55,700.00
1,800.00
8, I00.00
3,000.00
2.300.00
2.200.00
2.600.00
6,400.00
1,200.00
1,000.00
1,300.00
1.300.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
1,000.00
2,400.00
300.00
600.00
3.300.00
1.400.00
800.00
Police & Fire Retiremem 18.490.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
Councilman Romanelli,
~141
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli. xt was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Ted
Carphik from his position as a member of the Architectural Review Committee. and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Town Clerk Elizabeth Neville to
advertise for a new member of the Architectural Review Committee
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
¢142
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 General Fund
Whole To~m BudCet as follows:
TO:
A.1110.4.500.200
A. 1110.4.200. I00
A.1110.4.100.150
FROM:
A. II10.4.400.600
Justices, C.E.
Court Reporters $ 301.00
Justices. C.E.
Telephone - DMV & Crimnet 75.19
Justices, C.E
Pre-printed Items 15.25
A. 1110.4.100.200
Vote of the Town Board:
Justices. C.E.
Equ. ipmentMainr.&Repair $ 376.19
Justices. C.E.
Law Books 15.25
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans,
This resolution was duly adopted.
Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter_ Councilman Romanetli,
Supervisor Horton.
~143
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter, it was
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RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Ftmd Part
Town 2001 budget as follows:
To'
B.9030.8.000.000
From:
B.9055.8_000.100
B.9055.8.000.30(
Social Security Benefits
$1.600
CSEA Benefit Fund $1,200
Disability Insurance 400
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wiclc~ara. Councilman Richter, Councilman Roma~elli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
TNs resolution was duly adopted.
#144
Moved by Cotmcilman Wickhan% seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole To~n 2001 budget as follows:
A. 1620.1.100.300
A. 1620.4.100.650
A.1620.4.200.100
A. 1620.4.200.200
A. 1620.4.200.300
A. 1620.4.600.100
A.5010.1. 100.300
A.5010.1. 100.400
Street Li~ting
A.5182.4.400.650
Fo:
Buildings & Grounds
Full-time vacation earnings
Vehicle Maintenance & Repmrs
Telephone
Light & Power
Gas
Property Taxes
Superintendent of Highways
Full-time vacation earnings
Full-time sick earulngs
A. 1620. t .t 00. t00
A.1620.4.100.100
A.1620.4. 100.250
A. 1620.4.400.200
Street L~
A.5182. t.100.200
A.5182.4.200.250
Vehicle MaLntenance & Repairs
Buildings & Grounds
Full-time regular earnings
Miscellaneous Supplies
Heating Fuel
Property Maintenance/Repairs
3.200.00
750.00
8,800.00
9,900.00
4.900.00
5,400.00
5,300.00
3,500.00
800.00
5,000.00
13,000.00
9,000.00
7,000.00
Full-time overtime earnings 1,500.00
Street Light Power 7,050.00
Vote or' theTown Board'_ Aye: Cotmcilraan Wickharn. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore. Justice Evam~ Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted
~145
Moved by Councilman Romanelh. seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2001 budget as follows:
To:
A.8090.1.I00.I00
A.8090.4.600.100
From:
A.8090.1.200.100
A.8090.4.100.100
A.9015.8.000.000
Full-time rc=ular earnings
Legal Notices
1,430.00
25.00
Part-time regular earnings 45.30
Office Supplies 120.00
Police & Fire Retirement 1.290.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Cotmcilman Richter. Councilman Romanetli,
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
¢~46
Moved by Comncilman Romanelli, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2001 budget as £ollows:
To:
A.8660.1.100.100 Full-time regular earnings 550.00
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A.8660.1.100.200 Full-t/me overtime earnings 501.00
~8660.4. I00;I00 Office Supplies 20.00
A.8660.4.200.100 Cellular Telephone Service 150.00
From:
A.8660.4.100.600 Community Service Supplies 100.00
A.9015.8.000.000 Police & Fire Retirement 1,121.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanetli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supmwfsor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#147
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, ir was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of S outhold hereby authorizes Town Clerk
Elizabeth Neville to advertise for bids to supply sports lighting systems at Robert W. Tasker
Park tTennis Courts), Jean W. Cochran Park (Roller ltoekev Rink) and (Adult Softball Field) in
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by James Richter_ RA.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
lrhis resolution was duly adopted.
7148
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by Councilman Richter. ir was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Town Clerk
Elizabeth Neville to advertise for bids to install sports lighting systems ar Robert W. Tasker
Park (Termis Courts ~. Jean W. Cochran Park, Roller Hockey Rink~ and (Adult Softball Field),
m accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by James Richter, RA.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman YVickha~n. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
¢149
Moved by Councilman Richter. seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Town Clerk
ELizabeth Ne~dlle to advertise for bids to construct 3 tennis courts at Jean W. Cochran Parle, in
accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by James Richter,
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#150
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded by Councilman Richter. it was
RESOLYED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes town Clerk
Elizabeth Neville to advertise for bids to construct an Adult Softball Field at Jean W.
Cochran Park., in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by James Richter, PA.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#151
Moved by Comtcilman Romanelli. seconded by Councilman Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Senior Bay
Constable Donald Dzenkowski to attend the NYS DEC Re-certification Course for Professional
.Applicators on Wednesday, February 27. 2002, at the Morgenstern School. Woodbury, New York.
These are the last credits needed to complete his certification permitting us ro paint the boat bottoms.
Regfstration fee for this course xs $66.60. which shall be a legal charge to the Bay Constable meetings
and seminars budget line - A.3130.4.600.200. Travel will be by Town vehicle.
Vote of the To~m Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#t52
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Counc/lman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that rite Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2001 Fishers Island
Ferry District budget as follows:
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From:
SM [310.4 Accounting $1,300.00
SM 1930.4 his-arance Claims $1, [79.79
SM 1950.4 Property Tax $12,167.74
SM 5610.4 Elizabeth Airpo~ $13,878.50
SM 5710.t Personnel Services $69,425.43
SM 5710.2 Ferry- Repairs $43,167.64
SM 5711.4 Office Expcmse $2.061.23
SM 5713.4 Mail $400~00
SM 9060.8 Hospital & Medical Ins. $7,642~97
SM 9710.6 S~zial Bonds - Pr/ncipal $2.203.68
$153,426.98
To:
SM 1910.4 Insurance 510.938.88
SM 5708.2 Terminal Project $98,586.86
SM 5709.2 Repairs Docks $30,255.96
SM 5710.4 Operation Fen~' $3,772.75
SM 5712.4 Commissioner Fees $50.00
SM 7155.4 Theater $1.775.29
SM 9010.8 NYS Ret/reraen~ $3_594.00
SM 9030.8 Social Secur/ty $2,139.30
SM 9710.7 Serial Bonds - Interest $2,313.94
$153,426.98
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman RomanellL
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Superv'isor Hortou.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#153
Moved by Councilman Richter. seconded by Comncilman Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution # 8 adopted
at the regular meeting of the To,wa Board an January 3, 2007, as follows:
To:
Revenues:
A.2025.00
Appropriations:
A. 1620_2.500.825
Special Recreation Facility
Park & Playground Funds
$I45,000.00
Building & Grounds_ Capita[ Outlay
Cochran Park knprovernenrs $105,000.00
A. t620.2.500.850 Building & Grounds, Capita[ Outlay
Tusker Park Lmprovemeurs $ 40,000.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wictdaam. Councilman Richter, Conncilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Florton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
~154
Moved by Justice Evans. secouded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board ~f the Town of Southold hereby accepts the letter of intention ro
retire from Robert p. Knauff from his position as Manager/Secretary of the Fishers Island Ferry
District effective on or about April 1. 2002.
Vote of the Town Board.'_ Aye: Councilman Wi&ham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Hortun.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#155
Moved by Councilman Romanelli. seconded by Councilman Richter. i~ was
RESOLVISD that the l'own Boar~i of the Town of Southold hereby .accepts the letter of resignation
from Thomas F. Doherty. Jr. from his position as Commissioner of the Fishers Island Ferry
Distric[ effective February 19, 2002.
Vote of the Town Board _ Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
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#156
Moved by Councilman Richter, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Thomas F. Dohertv, Jr.
to the position of Manager of the Fishers Island Ferry District eft'ective March 4, 2002 at a salary
of $80.000.00 per mmum.
Vote of the Town Board: Ave: Councilman Wick_ham, Councilman Richter. Comxcilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#1S-
Moved by Councilman Romanelli, seconded by CounciLman Richter, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Tm~ 2001 budget as follows:
To:
A. i010.4.500.300 Environmental Consultants 795.00
From:
A. 1010.4.500.200 Labor Relatious 795.00
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, CounciLman Richter. Councilman Romanelli_
Councilman Moore_ Justice Evans. Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
0158
Moved by Councilman Richter. seconded by CounciLman Romanelli. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Detective
Beth Dzenkowski to attend the New York Police Juvenile Officers Association quarterly meeting
in her capacity- as Secretary, commencing Thursday', March - through Friday, March 8. 2002, in
Poughkeepsie, New York
The Association covers all expenses l'or meals and accommodations. Expenses would be
approximately $40.00 for transportation costs gas and tollsL These costs w/Il be a legal charge ro the
Juvenile Aid Bureau budget line.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, CounciLman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Super~dsor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#159
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelli, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Detective
Sergeant John Sinnino~ to attend the Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law
Enforcement Network {MAGLOCI.EN} 2002 Annual Business Meetin~ and "The New Face of
Terror/sm" [nformat/on Sharing Conference_ as the Deparm~ent's representative_ commencing on
Monday, April 22 through Friday, April 26. 2002. m the Sheraton Cleveland City Centre Hotel.
Cleveland, Ohio.
Hotel accommodations and alrfare will be paid by MAGCLOCLEN. Registration fee for the course ~s
S 100. which will be a legal charge to the Police Department training line A.3120.4.600.200.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wick. ham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Supervisor Horron.
This resolution was duly adopted.
¢160
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans. it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 64~ l-a) of the Town Law_ a petty cash fund is hereby
established in the amount of $200.00 for the Human Resource Center.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wick.ham, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
#161
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by CounciLman Moore, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Tow-n of Southold authorizes and directs Supervisor
ltorton and appropriate personnel of the Fishers Island Ferry District to execute any documents
required to effectuate a lease agreement between the Town of Southold and the New York State
Police for the use of Town property for the State Police House located on Fishers Island subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney.
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Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans, Superv'isor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
=162
Moved by Justice Evans. seconded by Councilman Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold is in support of the reinstatement by
Cablevision of W-LNG Radio simuleasts to Channel 14 on Optimum TV.
COb~CILMAN MOORE: I just want to make one comment. I apologize. We don't know why
Cablevision did this. They just dropped LNG from Channel 14, I am meeting w-ith them on Tlxursday
ro continue negotiations on the franch/se agreement, and I will ask them pointedly why- they chose to
do th~s, and let them know we are not pleased with that decision.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: To follow that up, I believe the five East End Towns have all passed a
similar resolution in support of WLNG broadcasting on Channel 14, as it is certainly a source of
information particularly in regard to storms, hurricane watch, school closure, so on and so forth. So.
we are definitely in support of this. My yore will recognize [ am support of WLNG maintaining irs
position on Charmel 14.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman WicldCam, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore, Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
Th/s resolution was duly adopted.
~163
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Councilman Richter. it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the acceptance of
residential leaves and brush at the Southold Town Landfill_ free of charge, four t'4) weeks prior
to and during the scheduled Fall and Spring Cleanup Week(s) in the year 2002, (beginning April
20 through May 19), as per the request of Peter W. Harris, Superintendent of Highways.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli,
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was :tuly adopted.
#164
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Romanelii,
YVItEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has received a petition to amend the Zoning
Map of the Town of Southold by changing the Zoning D/strict designation of SCTM = 1000-035.00-
01.00-004.000 from the Low Dc~sity Residential (R-40 to the Affordable Housing Distr/ct (AHDj,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT
RESOLVED that pursuant ro Sc,~fion 265 of the Town Law and requirements of the Code of the To~xm
of Southold, Suffolk County, New York. the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a
PUBLIC ItEARING on the Aloresaid LOCAL LAW at the SOUTItOLD TO~VN HALL, 5309 ~
Main Road. Southold, New Y¢~rk at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2009. The purpose of the Local
Law [s to Change the Zoning D.~strict Designation of SCTM = 1000-035.00-01.00-004.000 from the
Low Density Residential (R-401 t~ the Affordable Housing D/strict Desi2~aation. The petitioner for this
request is MaTine Inc., The Property is approximarely 5.7 acres located~n Greenporr, New York.
l'he Local Law is entitled, "A I~OCAL LAW FO A_MEND THE ZONING _MAP OF THE TOWN- OF
SOUTHOLD BY CHANGIN~ THE ZONING D~STRICT DESIGNATION OF SCTM = 1000-
035.00-01.00-004.000 FROM ']?HE LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-40, TO THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING DISTRICT (AHD)".
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would just like to say one thing in regard ro this_ if you don't mind Ms.
Nordan, expressing something ma~ you expressed to me prior to coming into the meeting. It was
relayed TO me bv Ms. Nordan [nat one very positive experience that has come our of this w-hole
question in regard to the applicmion is that her commumry expehenced a great deal of togetherness and
commumcarion within the com,'nunity, and I think that anytime people get together and speak
regardless of the issue is a positive thing, so thanks for telling me that. I appreciate it.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Councilman Wickham, Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Super~Asor Horton.
Th/s resolution was duly adopted.
ED SIEGMAN_rN: I have a point of information on one of your resolutions, if you don't mind.
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SUPERVISOR HORTON: Actually, Mr. SiegmmTa, if we could wait until after the resolutions have
been taken care of as protocol. We have one more.
#165
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Richter, ir was
RESOLVED that the Town Board o£the Town of Southold engage irt the services of the firm of
John J. Ravnor, P.E. & L.S., P.C.~ to prepare an initial SEQRA Review for the change of zone
(Marine 1 to General B) application of Amerada Hess for the properryidentified by SCTM #1000-
122-3-10 and located at the zomer of Bay Avenue and Route 25 in Matt/tuck, New York.
Vote of the Toxvn Board: Aye: Com~cilman Wickham. Councilman Richter, Councilman Romanelli.
Councilman Moore. Justice Evans, Supervisor Horton.
This resolution was duly adopted.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: [ will open the floor.
ED SIEGMANi~N: Ed Siegmarm. On the resolution that Councilman Wickham made in reference t¢
some monetary adjustments in the Police Department. did I understand you correctly to say that one of
them is $87.000?
COUNCILMAN WICtGtAM: Yes.
ED SIEGMAN2N: Could you explain what that $87,000 is £or?
COUSXJCILMAN WICKHAM: [ can't really explain what it is, although there is a listing there, but i
think the Board needs to explain what ail these budget modifications are about. Under State Lau we
have a fine item budget for every department. Eveo' department ~s supposed to spend exactly what is m
that line. If they overspend by a few dollars the Town Board has to enact a resolution to ftmd that line
by a few- dollars, so that at the end of the year it is exactly used up. There is no surplus, and there is no
deficit. I1 seems to me an unusually cumbersome 2nd unJaecessary process, but that is what the law
requires, and that is why we have to go through this business each year. The Police Deparrmem was
over&awn on what line?
JUSTICE EVANS: Full-time, overtime.
COU2N-CILMAN WICKHAM: Full-time overtime earnings were short.
JUSTICE EVANS: That ts where the S87.000 came from.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: The amount you are referring ro you are asking about is for fulltime
ovemme eamm=s of $8/,500 to answer your question.
ED SIEGMAN2X~: Is fl'tis a normal thing? It happens every, year?
COUNCILMAN WICKHAM: Yes.
JUSTICE EVANS: And if you get on the other side they took $55,000 plus from fulltime regular
earnings. So, [t doesn't qu/te balance our. but still what would have been in regular earnings in
overtime came from the regular earnings line.
COUNCILMAN WICtCHAM: All of those adjusrmems were made from within the Police budget.
They were taken from various items, and filled up in some, and taken from others, and tilled up in the
others.
ED SIEGMAN_~-N: Thank you.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Thank you. Any more comments from the floor?
CARl_ VAIL: My name is Carl Vail. t live at 3230 Stiltwater Avenue in Cutchogue, and I am here
tomgltt to ad&ess SupervSsor Horron, and you Councihnan and Justice Evans, and Mrs. Neville on the
matter of our petition, which we would like ro present ro you, and I would just like to read the pednon.
It is hr/el, and then present it to you with several cormments. We are the residents o£ Southold, who
wish to protect the wetland deep within Cutchogue's East Creek from development. This one and a
half acre plus parcel is more than half marshland, which includes a 300-foot stretch of environmentally
sensitive wilderness separating Stillwater Avenue from the creek. The owner needs special Town
perm/ssion to bu/ld on th/s ribbon of land. We rather that the Town buy it from the owner: and
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preserve it forever. It is a long stretch (tape change/ Cutchogue, and gentlemen, I am going to present
you with ti'tis petition, but I just want to say that over 90% of the people we approached signed this
enthusiastically and willing, and they are all members of this town, although there may be several
people who aren't in this petition. People were so enthusiastic a'oour it, and some of them even offered
us money. So, I just would like to say we think this is a positive solution m a problem, and although it
is a small parcel we think that every small piece of marshland is important.
COUNCIL_MAN WICtCHAM: Have you approached the owner?
CARL VAI~L: We have- approached them in a negative way through the Town Trustees by.opposing
his petition to build on the parcel, and that has been our only approach, and now we felt that this was a
more affirmative approach to resolve this situation. It would be a good situation for everybody, so we
are just lrymg to take it up a notch and do the right tking. That is our feeling on it.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would just like to make a brief statement that often times I am a bit
concerned about bringing a private property owner's name imo the public forum prior to the Town
contacting them first, so he doesn't find out by surprise that he has been dragged into the papers, so t
certainly can appreciate the petition, and the imerest_ and I certainly welcome further conversation
about this in my office. But for the landowners sake I somefix-nes think it is unfair that person be
dragged into the public form in the papers. That person does own the property, and ] think out of
respect to the property owner that they need to be kept in the loop m regard to other people's designs
for their property. But, I appreciate the petition, and please contact my office, and comacr Melissa
Spiro.
I'IM WACKER: I am Tim Wacker, 595 Track Avenue, Cutchogne. I understand there is an outreach
program of sorts that the Town can pursue the property owner/fit is interested in acquiring a particular
parcel. Is that correct?
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Yes.
TLM WACKIER: In that case by bringing this ro the Board's attention we just want ro say that we
really think this a good idea, and we would love to see you all pursue acquisition of this property by
that >urreach program, and certainly if you could contact the property owner and inquire about that. I
had downloaded something from the Intemet. It is actually the Senate Bill. which created the
Community Preservation Fund throughout the East End rowus, and rather than bore you with more
theatrics it basically says the idea of this bill was to preserve lands that would preserve the quality of
the Peconlcs. I live close to this p~ece of property. I enjoy walking past. It is a beautiful stretch ofland.
The idea of putting a house on such a narrow stretch of land would really change the whole cnaracrer
of that stretch, and I would just urge you if you have the opportunity ro past there. Mr. Wickham. I am
sure you are familiar with the p~ece of property we are talking about. It is not far from your orchards.
Putting a house on this piece of property would really overload it. I beg you ali just to go down there,
drive past it, take a look at it. and see if you don't think it merits looking at, and perhaps approaching
the owner through the Town's outreach program. Thank you very much for your time.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Thank you, Tim. Sir?
PETER BELL: My name is Peter Bell_ 3580 Stillwater Avenue, Cutchogue. I would like to address
you all on the same question. The lady that wrote the article that appeared on page four of the Suft'olk
Times for this week said in her article, East Creek is one of the more polluted in the North Fork.
Runoff elevates levels of fetus chloroform bacteria and heaw metals have been detected in the creek
sedimem. It is permanently closed to shellfishing. The point I'wonld like to make is, as the headline of
the article says, every little bit counts. During the Trustees' meetings that we have attended over the
course of almost two years the developer originally wanted ro build three houses on an acre and a hal/7
approximately an acre and a half. and we were ~ble to point out to the Trustees, and they agreed with
us that houses could not be built on two cf the lots. I'hen the proposal was that the owner merged his
third lot with the other two. The question is that the third lot is just as bad as the other two. So, we are
faced with a problem where this development is really going to add to what is already a bad situation
m East Creek. We understand that the owner has an interest in the property-. We understand that_ That
is why we put the petition out because we wanted to have a fair solution for this problem, but five
hundred people signed that petition, and as my friend Carl said, they were enthusiastic about it. They
felt that this was the best solution possible, where the Town could come to an agreement with the
developer for a certain amount of money, a~d then the Town would own the property, and we would
all own the property, and the creek would have a chance to revitalize itself by elLminating at least the
development to this part of the creek, where the headlands of several freshwater streams come into this
place. As Carl said it is the headwaters of East Creek on this particular part, and it is home to man2-
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animals that we are all familiar with. So. we ask the Town to. you know. take these things imo
consideration. Contact the owner. Find our if this can be done. We understand there is money
ava/Iable, and this would benefit the whole town. and eventually clean up these creeks.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Thank you. and the Board will take that into serious consideration. I
appreciate the input. Sir?
HAYDEN ALLEN: I didu't know- anything about this land being wanted to be developed and have a
house put on until I read it in the paper, but my family has been at the head of the creek since 19t 7.
and we have a little gully going up behind our place, that little section that goes to Stillwater Avenue.
It is a breeding ground for the life of the creek, and I would certainly hope that you do what the
gentleman asked. I am so annoyed. I can't go clamrmng in that creek anymore. I used to go and ~et a
lot of nice clams, so I hope you can preserve that area ar least. Hayden Allen. 320 Eugene's l~oad_
Cutchogne.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Thank you so much, sir.
DONALD WAGNER: Thank you. Mr. Supervisor. My name is Donald Wagner, and I am at 5282(
Route 48 in Southold. I hope this hasn't been brought to your arrentinn before of possible diserepancv
>n the tax bills. When I got my tax bill I was a little perturbed when I saw in the right column perce~t
increase and slash decrease that the Town tax went up 10.5%. So. I looked at last year's tax bill, and
there was no wa~ I could come up with 10.5% as an increase ~ver last year, so I went to the Assessors'
Office down the hall here on my nght, and two very nice ladies there indicated to me that, oh ne: this is
the percent increase on the budget over the previous year. So. basically I would ask if no one has
spoken to you before that you take the necessary steps re make this tax bill appear more accurate.
because if you use the actual tax increase over the preceding year instead of 10.5~ c you are only about
an 8.2°/,. which is a point in your favor. However. ir still exceeds the cost of living by' about, which
~vas 2.6% last year. it is triple that. which is bad for the taxpayers, because as you know in your
resolution ~164 you are talking about affordable housing. The price of affordable housing is one thing.
The upkeep on af~brdable housing fs the second item, and when the taxes keep going up, up, up, this
can be a disaster. Along those lines in an effbrt to hold down your cost here. Greenport Village, in my
opinion, did a couple of very good items here recently. They are going to lease a half-acre of their
property, [ believe it is on Moore's Lane there, to a pr/rate power company for $96,000 a year. and
they are going to put six generators in there I believe according to the article. My question is. why
can't the Town do something 1/ke that, which would help ali the townspeople. I am sure we have a
piece of land where we get some private company re pay us $96,000 a year. or a percentage of the
remm however ~t worked out, but that is one ~rem. which I would ask that the Board seriously- consider
here in an effort to hold down our taxes for next year, or the future years. The last item, I aiso have a
pet peeve on power. I have met with Kessler a couple of times in the past, and I don't agree with ali his
philosophy- at ail. Again, the Greenport Village gets most of their power, in fact all of their power_
excep~ in emergency times, from the New York State Power Authorit¢-, and they only pay about $.08 a
kilowatt hour. We pay $.13 a kilowatt hour right now. So I wrote our State representatives, and
Assemblyxvoman Pat Acampora sent me the best response, and she says, that right now they can't do
too much, because the New York State Power Authority has leases for their power that they' produce to
Crreenpurr Village, two villages down in Nassau, as well as private industries such as Newsday, and the
old Grumman location in Nassau there. So. these leases expire according re Assemblywoman
Acampora in 2007 and 2013. I would urge the Board to put together a letter immediately, if not in the
very near future to the New York State Power Authorhy, as well as our State representatives, asking
them re include us m some of this power, or include LIPA into this power, sell the power to LIPA. so
that our rates can be reduced to a more realistic point. Living in Southold, and seeing what the folks in
the Greenporr Village pay for electriCtry it just doesn't add up when you are talking about $.08 a
kilowatt hour versus $.13 a ldlowan hour. So. I would urge the Board re do something to take
advantage of this. not this year, but in the years re come as soon as it can be :tone. Thank you very
much.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I would like re speak briefly re one of your comments, sir, and I have
worked with Deputy Supervisor and the Town Comptroller ar this point to take a look at this year's
budget, and what we are looking at is a reduction in appropriations within this year's budget, and if
there is any reduction in appropriations that we can make. I called for each deparrmem re deliver 15%.
and we are getting various levels of success in that. anything from 1% re about 9 or 10%. so this
adiniulstration certainly has an eye towards saving. At the same t/me we are rooking to streamline and
better outfit our department, so we can deliver the quality, if not better, services to the town_ so I
appreciate your input, and we are certainly moving in that direction without a doubt Thank you. ~amy
other comments from the floor? S/r?
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ERIC BRESSLER: Supervisor, members of the Board. except for _Mr. Moore. My name is Er/c
Bressler from Cutohogne. I would like to briefly address the Board this afternoon on a matter which is
becoming of increasing concern to me with the passage of time, and that appears to be the continuing
deadlock that is afflicting this Board with respect to the provision of legal services. When I was here
some rime ago on another matter the issue came up, and it was my understanding at that time that tssue
was being discussed, but Unfommatel,. since that t/me virtually nothing has happened, and I understand
that there are various reasons that, and I really don't want to get into the politics of what is going on. I
don't'care about the politics of what is going on. and quite frankly I think that should really not play- a
part in such an important issue as the provision ~f legal services to this towTa. My feeling on that is
very s~ple. My feeling [s ~at leadership ought to have the/r choice of counsel. I think ~nat politics
oust to ~.ake a ~hack' seat ~6 fi/at. That ha~ng b~n said I would.l~e to speak briefly to the substance of
th t, whicl5 1 did not d0 Iast't~me, and that ts to address someone who xs of parttcular concern to me.
and ,s°meond wh0~ I ttfink W3u{d be of great yalue to the Board. and that i~ my colleague Dan Rossl
Who s name [ know has Been' pu~. up for consideration, and various things have happened; Dan Ross
time ago before he struck out on his own~I know him well. He ~s
:xperience as a Greenport Village artorney~ He has experience as
~ fire, trial, by combat. He has the qualities that I
think for, and those qualities are not only his experience, but his
with him. He ~s easy ro ge,r along with. That is not to say he is a
push over. with. He is a problem solver, not a problem creator. He looks for
along, and it seems to me that gtven those attributes and
>ard, that there is a perfect, match, and I would urge the members
of the 'Boar& Mr. Moore isn't here. I would urge the members of the Board to put aside
for'a moment pafdsan po?lics and give leadership that which I think leadership is entitled to
Everybody understahdg wliat hapl~ens with changes in administration, and what I a~ seeing here is
decision; by non-de¢isiCn. That is':not satisfactory to me. It is not satisfactory to me as a citizen to
watch the Bqar4 limp alon~t~y nomdecision tie votes, and other political smf£ and to me that does no~
address the r~eeds of'~e~ to~, so I urge you, number one to arrive at an affirmative' decision, not a
dec~sion .by defaulf, ino~; a :deeisiori, or a non-decision by deadlock. Make a decision. Make the right
dec;stun, and cons~cler my co~eague Dan Ross, because I think he is a good choice, and I think he
would serve the Town well and faithfully. I urge you to make an affirmative decision. Thank you.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: Any othe~ comments from the floor? (No response.; If I could speak to
that as well very btiefly I, too, vmce very strong support for Dan Ross, and I have made very respectful
and clear requests, and arguments on behalf 3fMr. Ross. I have as well continued very respectful and
working relationship with current counsel, but it is not a mystery. It not a secret that I have asked him
to resign, both in writing, and/n person, and I. too. am working very hard with this Board to reach an
agreement and my request and my faith lies in Dan Ross as well. So, thank you, Mr. Bressler. Are
there any other comments fi:om the floorq
PETER BELL: Is there any procedure that you go through, that you will let us know about anything at
that?
SUPERVISOR HORTON: What I will do is I will contact you. Are you Mr. Bell? Okay. I will let you
know when our Land Preservation Office and the Town Board has discussed further, and when we
ippropnately and cordially reach a dectsion and contact the landowner.
PETER BELL: He is in Florida. That is the point.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: If he is in Florida we will have to deal with it as such. We will keep you ~n
the loop. I certainly appreciate that. Are there any other comments from the floor?
COUNCLLMAN WICKHAM: I have two brief comments. I hope they will be brief. The Krst on is that
the 1sr of March is Annual Tax Stares Day. What that means is that anybody that is seeking
applications before the Town ro get a reduction in their property taxes for a variety of reasons. Among
fam~ers they can sign up for the agricultural district. Among senior citizens there is the STAR Program
ro get reduced rates on taxes. The exemption forms are in the Tax Assessors Office. Remember the
deadline is March 1. Anybody who does not sign up for whatever statutory exemptions are available ro
them by that date will miss for tiffs year. It is actually for this :ommg year for the taxes. I would like ro
take a couple of minutes and outline what has happened on this Blue Ribbon Commissxon for
preserving a rural Southold. We had a meeting last night. We meet sssentially every Monday night.
This coming Monday night we will be hearing from the CEO of the Suffolk County Water Authority:
Steve Jones. He is going to spend about an hour outlining to us what the Water Authority's plans are in
the Town of Southold, and the ~mpact of those plans will be on a planning process and preserving
properties here in the town. The second hour he will spend about talking about a r~port that he
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prepared for the town about two years ago on how to preserve land while permitting a certain amount
of development in other parts of the Town. The Monday a:Rer that, which will be twvo weeks fi-om
yesterday, a group of farmers who are on the Blue Ribbon Commisston_ will present the first set of
proposals, put them on the table_ as ways that we think, when I say, we, the Commnssion. we beEeve
can help to preserve farmland in this town. It will be the first set of proposals that we can get our teeth
into. No doubt there will be a lot of cutting: and filling, and changing, and amending, but at least we
will have something we can deal with and begin the process of coming up with a set/es of proposals.
Last avemng at our meeting we had the President of the Pecohic Land Trust with us. The Trust as you
may know is the conservation adx'isors to the town. They are engaged by the Town to assist the Town
in various conservation and preservation measures. The President of the Trust. and he has been John
Halsey. He has been with them for almost twenty years now. He started the Trust. He outlines to us a
whole range of means and techniques by which land. farm/and in particular, can be preserved. Most of
them are voluntary' means. They take advantage of things like charitable g/Rs, g/frs of easements, sale
of easements, sale of developmenr rights, conservation opportunities, subdivisions by which the
majority of the land can be preserved for farming. One of the interesting parrs to me of that meeting
last fright was the experience that has assisted in the ]'own of Southampton. Southampton has been
undergoing many of the same kinds of problems that we have. rampant development, accelerated lose
of farmland, and there has been many of the same impulses and the same kind of emotions over m
Southampton with how to deal with this. What he said was. that what really turned things around m
Southampton was when the various pardes began llsterfing to each other. Of course, we all have an
agenda. We all have the objectives we want ro achieve, and normally people drive and try to ach/eve
those objectives. What he said was that finally the farmers began to listen ro the public officials as to
what the Town wanted to do. ]7he Town official began to listen to the environmenta/communirv as ro
what they thought was important The conservation people had their own ideas, and finally-when
people began to listen they actually began to get a plan in place. It was that listening that I think ~s
important, and which is happening m this town as pan of this Blue Ribbon Cormmssion, and I might
add even beyond the commission through the pages of the newspapers, and through the meetings that
happen in a number of ranges of conditions. So, I hope that we can ali here be part of that process, and
be ready to deal with the proposals that are put on the table to listen to people with different points of
view* towards a package of proposals, which will be put on this Board's desk as of the end of June. I
guess that is all I really have ro say. Josh, you may want to :omment.
SUPERVISOR HORTON: I don't want to hold you up all evening, but yes, as you know a couple of
weeks ago this Town Board I think very proudly passed a resolution requesting New' York State's fair
share of the Federal Farm Bill. I lobbied Senator Schumer. Senator Clinton. We sent this resolution all
the way up fi-om our Toxwn Board. the five East End Towns that passed it. on up to Capital Hill.
resolution has ga/ned very- strong, and w/de support. It has been adopted by the resolution of Towns. so
they will lobby on behalf of' every town in New York State to the Governor's Office on
Washington, DC. This particular resolution was addressed by Congressman Grncci just this past Fhday
that Joe Gergala and ]'om Wick1~mn went to meet w'ith him. He supports the resolution. Joe Gerga/a
and Congressman G'rucci have ~,sked me to come to Washington, DC around the week of St. Pandak's
Day- to lobby on behalf of New York State and the Northeast Reg/on fair share of the Federal Farm
Bill. which ~s targeting a large ann>unt of money, not just for crop subsidies, xvhich Suffolk County' is
not elig/ble for but for the preservation of the farmland in particular. So. I have say I have heard s~me
editorials, read some :ditorials in the recent past somewhat cynical abou~ this, but I have to say that the
support of this is received on thc State and Federal level is overwhelming, and I am very positive about
some success in tlns measure. Is tt~cre an~hing else?
COUNCILMAN- RICHTER: I have a couple of comments. I will make mine brief also. A couple of
the committees that I am on I might as well report on that. because we have a couple of positives going
right now. one with street lights. We are starting to replace so many- existing streetlights. We have
1,200 throughout the town with newer versions that will cost us less money, and we have a
considerable stockpile of these lights that were getting out there right now. We are stinting this. Also
with the Highxvay Department we arc going to do an Earth Day Cleanup on April 20t~, and we are
going to have more notification our there very shortly on that. We would like to start something ua
every one of our hamlets, and pick up litter. That happens to be one of my per peeve, is litter. In
recreation we are looking ro light some tennis courts up on Tasker Park, instali some new tenms courts
across on Cochran Park, a couple of new Little League Fields. Southold Little League came before us
at our recreation meeting, and it had somewhere close to 200 childrcm wishing ro play Little League, so
w'e need to expand. We have quite a few teams. Last. on the pan of Town Attorney I am not so sure I
agree with politics. I don't see politics entering into this at all. I think each of us has our own opinions,
and that is why were there are so many of us on the Board. there is different members, so we do have
difference of opirfions, and I really don't see politics being l~layed here.
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SUPERVISOR HORTON: And congratulations to Mr. James Crrathwohl_ an advocate and a leader m
historic preservation as his own New Suffolk in Cutchogue has just been admitted by New York State
Landmark Preservafion~ so I believe it is to be put on the National Historic Re,stet. He sits on our
Historic Preservation Committee, and is certainly a pillar of historic preservation, so it is n/ce ro hax~e
someone put their money where their mouth is, historically preserve their home, and set an example for
the cormnuniry, so, congratulations ro _Mr. Grathwohl. Thank you all for coming. We appreciate the
input.
Moved by Councilman Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that this Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 5:48 P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Aye: Cormcilmm~ Wickham, Councilman Richter. Councilman Romanelli.
Justice Evans. Supervisor Horton.
%?fis resolution was duly adopted.
Ehzabeth A. Ne 'Ile~
Sunthold Town Clerk