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Southold Town Hall
October 26, 2015 Meeting
Called to Order: 10:03 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich.
Members Present:
Councilman Bill Ruland, Frank Field, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Jim Baker, Highway
Superintendent Vincent Orlando, Planning Director Heather Lanza, Greenport Rep. Derryl
Baumer, Margaret Brown and Tom Fox.
Also Attending
Mary Bess Phillips, Greenport Trustee.
Minutes of September 14, 2015
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Margaret Brown, was seconded by Jamie
Richter and was carried.
Member Resignation
Rona Smith submitted her resignation from the Commission on September 30, 2015. A
replacement will be sought.
EETC Update
Heather provided updates on the meeting of October 21, 2015 and advised that the topics for
discussion by EETC would be expanded.
EETC's discussion on traffic control issues was supplemented by a handout covering the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Suffolk County Transit's new`Bus Time" app should be available in the spring of 2016.
LIRR advised that there is currently insufficient equipment for any expanded East End service,
although $37,000,000 had budgeted for that purpose. It was also emphasized that East End
governments should focus on suggestions for that improved service. Schedules for the Shelter
Island ferry and the LIRR should be harmonized.
The Commission discussed the East End LIRR situation and Frank Field will draft
recommendations in that regard for the Commission's review. Heather also suggested that a
Transportation Alternatives Program covering Route 25 and Love Lane in Mattituck should be
considered and that a federal grant may be available for that purpose.
Ms. Phillips of Greenport suggested that the Commission and the Village should work together
to encourage NYS to assist with improving the transit situation. An prime area of concern is the
parking situation in Greenport during large events.
Heather advised that she will provide commissioners with copies of the minutes of future EETC
meetings.
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Public Requests
Four-Way Stop Siqn Request on Pike Street at Wickham Avenue - Mattituck
Neb advised that Chief Flatley is opposed to the Mattituck-Cutchogue School District's request
for the placement of such signage. However, although the crosswalk there has been restriped,
Superintendent Orlando reported that SCWA will be installing a water main at that location in
the coming months. Councilman Ruland suggested that Neb should be provided with a copy of
MCSD's letter of request for the Commission's reply.
Parking Issues—Boat Ramp at the Foot of Minnehaha Boulevard-Southold
Neb's letter of September 14, 2015 responded to the Laughing Waters Association's petition
from 33 residents calling for the installation of signage regulating parking at that location. The
Commission has considered the matter and will recommend to the Town Board that"Parking by
Permit" signage should be placed at that location, the zone for which will be determined by
Town personnel as soon as possible. However, that installation also requires review and
guidance by the Town Attorney, as well as a public hearing and a Town Board resolution.
Speeding on Little Neck Road- Cutchogue
Neb's letter of September 14, 2015 to the concerned resident advised that a petition from local
residents should be submitted to the Commission for its further consideration of that issue.
Request for Stop Sign on Peguash Avenue—Cutchogue
Neb's letter of September 14, 2015 to the Fleet's Neck Property Owners Association advised
that the Commission would recommend the installation of a stop sign on that roadway at the
intersection of Northern Cross and Pequash Avenues. However, that installation also requires
review and guidance by the Town Attorney, as well as a public hearing and a Town Board
resolution.
Bicycle Safety Town Wide
There has been no response Neb's letter of September 14, 2015 to a Southold resident
concerning the safety of bicyclists on Town roadways and the launch of a"Share the Road"
campaign.
Suffolk County Water Authority Hydrant Request—Town-Wide
Neb's letter of September 14, 2015 to SCWA advised that its request for the painting of hydrant
symbols on roadways at hydrant locations was deemed to be unwarranted.
Supervisor&Town Board Requests
Traffic Issues Associated with North Fork Early Learning Center- Franklinville Road - Laurel
The Supervisor and Neb met with a representative of NFELC, who advised that the facility was
willing to relocate parking to its rear lot. No response has yet been received to Neb's situation
report about parking issues to the concerned local resident. NYSDOT's determination of
property ownership at location is still outstanding.
Request for"No U-Turn" Signage on Love Lane -Mattituck
The Supervisor forwarded a local resident's letter of October 6, 2015, which requested
placement of that signage. Neb observed that the problem of U-turns was an enforcement
issue and he will discuss the matter with Chief Flatley. Councilman Ruland suggested that foot
patrols by traffic control personnel with warning fliers might alleviate the situation.
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Planning Board Requests
Town Comprehensive Plan
The issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has been delayed until 2016. See
also further discussion below in New Business.
Proposed Site Plan—The Heritage at Cutchogue
Planner Brian Cumming's memo of October 2, 2015 referred Commission members to the site
plan for that location, which was originally proposed in 2006. He also provided directions to
access the complete plan on line. Construction was proposed in phases with an estimated start
in 2017. Heather will research the Commission's previous comments on this matter, which was
tabled for the next meeting.
Signage & Public Parking Designations and Truck Traffic Restriction—Love Lane - Mattituck
The Commission had previously reached a consensus on the appropriate signage to be
installed on that roadway.
Current Transportation Issues
Southold/Greenport Bus Shelters
SCDPW's authorization to proceed is still outstanding.
Project Bus Shelters
Student members of PBS submitted an email to the Suffolk Times on September 7, 2015
observing that the matter has been outstanding for three years without apparent substantive
progress.
Orientation/ Interpretive Signage Proiect—RBA Phase II —Project Extension in Process
No payments have been received to date from NYSDOT.
Old Business
Truck Traffic Restriction —Love Lane - Mattituck
Councilman Ruland advised that three"5-Ton Limit"warning signs have been received.
New Business
Proposal for an Enhanced Town Comprehensive Plan
A prolonged discussion among members focused on areas for possible inclusion in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Heather reported on concerns by New Suffolk residents about parking in the hamlet as well as
parking enforcement at the boat ramp.
Councilman Ruland suggested that the 2016 Plan should include town-wide parking and traffic
control issues as determined by the Commission.
Neb observed that areas to be identified should include those that arise seasonally and that a
rotational schedule for enforcement should be established.
The Town and the Village should jointly continue to focus on traffic and parking issues.
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Next Meeting
The next meeting will take place on November 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at
Town Hall.
Adjournment
11:50 AM
cc: Town Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fox
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FROM: Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman �-�t.-► �,
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Date: November 23, 2015
RE: Public Hearings
During today's monthly meeting, three documents were discussed. We would
greatly appreciate the Town Board starting the process for public hearings on
three requests which were approved by the Commission:
• Signage requests by the Laughing Waters Association for "Parking by
Permit" and "Parking by Permits Zone" in Southold
• Signage request by the Fleet's Neck Property Owners Association for
a "Stop" sign at the intersection of Northern Cross and Pequash
Avenues in Cutchogue
• Reduction in speed limits request by Skunk Lane residents from
40MPH to 30MPH in Cutchogue
Thank you for your assistance.
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November 23, 2015
Ms. Barbara Farr
3395 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, New York 11835
Dear Ms. Farr:
Your October 26, 2015 letter and enclosed petition to consider a reduction of
speed limit signage on Skunk Lane was discussed at length at the Commission's
scheduled monthly meeting on November 231d.
The decision reached was to recommend the reduction of speed limits on Skunk
Lane between Rt. 25 and Leslie Road from 40 MPH to 30 MPH along with new
signage as well as adding additional 30 MPH signs between Leslie and Nassau
Point Roads.
Please be aware that this action requires the Town attorney's office review, a
public hearing and a Town Board resolution in due course. In addition, the NYS
Department of Transportation is required by law to approve any speed changes
even on local town roads.
To facilitate this later process, the Town Police will be placing a device to monitor
speed and direction for cars travelling on this road.
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Neysha R. Brashich
Ch irman
Cc: Supervisor Scott A. Russell
Town Board
Town Lawyer William Duffy
Superintendent of Highways Vincent Orlando
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September 24, 2015
Mr. Richard J. Jordan
Senior Vice President, Issues
Fleet's Neck Property Owners Association
P. O. Box 554
Cutchogue, New York 11835
Dear Mr. Jordan:
Your August 25, 2015 letter and enclosed petition to consider a Pequash stop
sign was discussed at length at the Commission's scheduled monthly meeting on
September 14tH
The decision reached was to recommend the placement of a stop sign at the
intersection of Northern Cross and Pequash Avenues.
Please be aware that this action requires the Town attorney's office review, a
public hearing and a Town Board resolution in dqe course.
Si cerely,
Nebo sha R. Brashich
Chai an
Cc: Supervisor Scott A. Russell
Town Board
Town Lawyer William Duffy
Superintendent of Highways Vincent Orlando
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September 14, 2015
Mr. Blandon Moyle
1920 Minnehaha Boulevard
Southold, New York 11971
Dear Mr. Moyle:
Thank you for your September 8, 2015 letter and the enclosed petition from the
Laughing Waters Association.
This was discussed by the Commission at our regularly scheduled monthly
meeting on September 14th. The decision reached was to recommend the
placement of "Parking by Permit' signage. Town staff still needs to identify the
placement of"parking by permits zone". This will be done as soon as possible.
Please be aware that this action requires the Town attorney's office review and
guidance how to proceed, a public hearing and a Town Board resolution in due
course.
Further to your request, please be advised tat the Public Works Department is
responsible for the ramp.
"ncerely,
Neb ysha R. Brashich
Charman
Cc: Supervisor Scott A Russell
Town Board
Town Layer William Duffy
Superintendent of Highways Vincent Orlando
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November 23, 2015
Ms. Barbara Farr
3395 Skunk Lane
Cutchogue, New York 11835
Dear Ms. Farr:
Your October 26, 2015 letter and enclosed petition to consider a reduction of
speed limit signage on Skunk Lane was discussed at length at the Commission's
scheduled monthly meeting on November 231d.
The decision reached was to recommend the reduction of speed limits on Skunk
Lane between Rt. 25 and Leslie Road from 40 MPH to 30 MPH along with new
signage as well as adding additional 30 MPH signs between Leslie and Nassau
Point Roads.
Please be aware that this action requires the Town attorney's office review, a
public hearing and a Town Board resolution in due course. In addition, the NYS
Department of Transportation is required by law to approve any speed changes
even on local town roads.
To facilitate this later process, the Town Police will be placing a device to monitor
speed and direction for cars travelling on this road.
Sincerely,
Neboysha R. Brashich
Chairman
Cc: Supervisor Scott A. Russell
Town Board
Town Lawyer William Duffy
Superintendent of Highways Vincent Orlando
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From: BFARRUSE@aol.com
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015 2:29 PM
To: nrbl@optonline.net
Cc: Orlando,Vincent; Russell, Scott; Neville, Elizabeth; al.krupski@suffolkcountyny.gov
Subject: Letter to Southold Transportation Commission - Skunk Lane Speed Limit
Attachments: LETTER-1.PDF
Dear Mr. Brashich: I reside on Skunk Lane in Cutchogue. Attached is a letter to the Town of Southold Transportation
Commission requesting the following:
• Reduction of Speed Limit on Skunk Lane between Rt. 25 (Main Road)and Leslie Road from 40 MPH to 30 MPH.
• Addition of signs for 30 MPH on Skunk Lane between Leslie Road and Nassau Point Road.
A petition in support of these requests signed by other Skunk Lane residents is attached to the letter.
i have mailed the letter and the petition with original signatures to P.O. Box 1179, Southold, NY 11971.
Please advise.
Sincerely,
Barbara Farr
3395 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-734-8735
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3395 Skunk Lane
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October 26, 2015
Town of Southold
Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 1179
Southold,NY 11971
Re: Skunk Lane, Cutchogue
Request for Speed Limit Change& Signage
Dear Southold Transportation Commission:
I am a resident on Skunk Lane, Cutchogue. I respectfully submit the following requests:
• Reduction of Speed Limit on Skunk Lane between Rt. 25 (Main Road) and Leslie Road from
40 MPH to 30 MPH.
• Addition of signage for 30 MPH on Skunk Lane between Leslie Road and Nassau Point
Road.
Skunk Lane runs roughly North/South from Route 25 (Main Road) in Cutchogue to the Nassau Point
peninsula. It is intersected by Eugene's Road on the west side,which connects it to Rt. 25,and
Leslie Road on the east side. South of Leslie Road, Skunk Lane is the sole route of ingress/egress
to/from the Nassau Point community. In addition to motor vehicles,the roadway is used by
bicyclists,joggers,pleasure walkers, dog walkers and occasional scooters and skateboarders. Motor
vehicles exceeding a speed limit of 30 MPH pose a safety hazard to all others who use the roadway.
The posted speed limit on the north end of Skunk Lane, between Rt. 25 Main Road and the
intersection of Leslie Road is 40 MPH. South of Leslie Road,the speed limit is 30 MPH. An
assessment of all the other speed limit signs in the vicinity shows that the only other road that has a
40 MPH speed limit is Rt. 25. All other roadways emanating from Rt. 25 on the eastern edge of
Cutchogue and the western edge of Peconic have posted speed limits less than 40 MPH(please refer
to the map of speed limit signs attached to this letter).
Rt. 25 has painted lines on the outer edges of the roadway with wide shoulders that are deep enough
for a car to park off the road, and the northern side (westbound)has a sidewalk. In contrast, Skunk
Lane has no shoulders,no sidewalk, and in many places there are embankments or heavy foliage that
prevents a walker from safely moving off the roadway for passing motor vehicles. The nature of the
northern portion of Skunk Lane is no different than the southern portion of Skunk Lane.
Please note that Eugene's Road,which connects Rt. 25 to Skunk Lane on a diagonal from thewest,
and meets Skunk Lane just north of Leslie Road, has a posted speed limit of 35 MPH. Eugene's
Road is approximately 0.7 miles long, and it has 13 driveways the entire length. In contrast,the
northern portion of Skunk Lane (north of Leslie Road) is slightly shorter, and it has 35 driveways.
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October 26,2015
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With respect to speed limit signage for the 30 MPH portion of Skunk Lane,the signage appears
inadequate. Just south of Leslie Road on the northbound lane (in front of 3275 Skunk Lane) is a 40
MPH sign. However,there is no corresponding 30 MPH sign for the southbound lane at that point.
There is no 30 MPH sign for approximately 0.3 miles further south, until just before the intersection
of Lupen Drive(please refer to attached map).
Indeed, in August(2015), in response to my inquiry to the Southold Police Precinct, a temporary
flashing 30 MPH speed limit sign was parked on the southbound side in front of 3300 Skunk Lane (a
short distance south of Leslie Road). The positive effect on reducing traffic speed was immediate,
and noted by several neighbors. This demonstrates that the permanent installation of a 30 MPH sign
on Skunk Lane just south of the Leslie Road intersection for the southbound traffic would be
effective to reduce traffic speed.
There are two more 30 MPH speed limit signs'on the southbound side of Skunk Lane between the
existing sign and the junction of Nassau Point Road. However,there are no speed limit signs on the
northbound lane at all,between Nassau Point Road and the 40 MPH speed limit sign just south of
Leslie Road. At the intersection of Vanston Road and Nassau Point Road,which merge to become
Skunk Lane,there is no speed limit sign. There is a 30 MPH sign on the northbound lane of Nassau
Point Road,just south of the Vanston intersection, but that sign isn't within sight of motorists
merging from Vanston(please refer to attached map).
The net result is that for many motorists traveling north on Skunk Lane,there are no speed limit
signs. This results in motorists exceeding the 30 MPH speed limit,and may result in hampering
police enforcement due to inadequate signage.
In order to address this situation, either the sign on Nassau Point Road should be moved and placed
just north of the Vanston intersection,or an additional 30 MPH sign should be added at that point. In
addition, 30 MPH speed limit signs should be placed on the northbound side of Skunk Lane,at the
points across from the existing signage for the southbound lane.
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Please see the attached Petition signed by other Skunk Lane residents in support of my requests to
reduce the speed limit to 30 MPH on the northern portion and to add 30 MPH signage to the southern
portion of Skunk Lane.
Sincerely,
Barbara Farr
cc: Neboysha Brashich, Chairman Transportation Commission(nrbinoptonline.net)
Vincent Orlando, Superintendent of Highways (Vincent.orlando@town.southold.n�us)
Scott Russell, Southold Town Supervisor(scott.russell@town.southold.ny.us)
Elizabeth Neville, Southold Town Clerk(e.neville@town.southold.n.uus.)
Al Krupski, Suffolk County Legistature(al.krupski@suffolkcountYny.gov)
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JOSEPH T.BROWN,P.E.
Regional Director
October 8, 2015
Ed and Carol Baumann
325 Wood Lane
Peconic, NY 11958
Safety Concerns
Route 25 at New Suffolk Avenue
Mattituck
Our Case No. 149184TC
Tag No. 14-0191
Dear Ed and Carol Baumann:
We have completed an investigation regarding your safety concerns on Route 25 at
New Suffolk Avenue in Mattituck, specifically, the safety of blind pedestrians in the area.
Our investigation included an accident analysis and field observations of the area.
Our accident analysis reviewed the most current three years of data available from the
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Our analysis did not show a pattern of
accidents that would be correctable,by the installation, removal or modification of any
existing traffic controls devices.
Our field observations showed all existing traffic control devices to be located and
functioning properly. However, to increase motorists' awareness of the crosswalk
located on Route 25 just west of New Suffolk Avenue, which, on occasion, may be used
by a blind pedestrian, we will increase the size of the "State Law-Yield To The Blind"
signs located on eastbound and westbound Route 25 at the approach to the crosswalk.
For your information, Article 27, Section 1153 (a) states that, "Every driver of a vehicle
approaching an intersection or crosswalk shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian
crossing or attempting to cross the roadway when such pedestrian is accompanied by a
guide dog or using a cane which is metallic or white in color or white with a red tip."
If you feel that motorists are in violation of this law, a request for more enforcement
should be made with the Town of Southold Police Department.
50 Wolf Road,Albany,NY 12232 1 www.dot.ny.gov
Ed and Carol Baumann
October 8, 2015
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Thank you for your interest in this traffic safety matter.
Very truly yours,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
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SHAIK A.SAAD
C. SOSA, P.E.
A ting Regional Traffic Engineer
cc: Mr. Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman, Southold Transportation Commission
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TO: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor
FROM: Neboysha R. Brashich, Chairman .
DATE: November 6, 2015
RE: Commission Vacancy
As you are aware, Rona Smith resigned recently for personal reasons.
We would like to request that the Town Board appoint a replacement
as soon as possible.
Thank you.
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3290 Wickham.Avenue,Mattituck,NY 11952 wwxv.damonrallis.com
Elizabeth A.Neville
53095 Main Road
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To Whom This May Concern,
Please accept this letter as an application to be named to the current open position on the Southold
Town Transportation Conunission.
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Honesty I Integrity I Experience
Fifth generation North Fork native with experience in local government,its laws,and its history:Well-versed in planning,
zoning,and building,with expertise in both local codes and state building codes;Involved in policy-making decisions,as well as
code creation,enforcement and interpretation,and general public service.
Government
Town of Southold 2001—piesent
111,ANS 1?7CAMINI?It(Southold Town Building Department;2001—2008&2013—present)
Public Education&Guidance I Code Interpretation and Analysis I Building,Planning,and Zoning Review
Work with property owners and/or their representatives to help balance their needs with the rules and regulations that
govern the Town of Southold,Suffolk County,and New York State.
Review building permit applications for local and New York State code compliance;Issue building permits and notices of
disapproval on behalf of the Town.
Woik with real estate professionals,architects,engineers,and die general public to guide them through the permitting process,
die town code of the Town of Southold,and die Building Codes of New York State.
Work closely with and have a working knowledge of dhe policies and procedures of the Southold Town Board,the Board of
Trustees,the Zoning Board of Appeals,the Planning Department,and the Historic Preservation Commission,as well as the
New York State Department of Environmental Conservadon,'I1ie Suffolk County Board of Health,and tie New York
State Department of State's Office of Planning and Development.
ZONING INSPI.Cl'OR(Southold'town Building Department;2008—2013)
Code Enforcement I Code Interpretation and Analysis I Code Creation I Code Compliance
Worked as code enforcement officer fielding complaints,conducting investigations,and follow-ups;Sought voluntary
compliance,as policy,and managed prosecution efforts with the Town Attorney's office when necessary.
Managed all complaints referred by the public or other agencies regarding violations of codes/ordinances of the Town of
Southold and of New York Stine,and conducted investigations associated with those complaints;Participated in mediation
efforts between property owners,sought voluntary compliance when possible,issued appearance tickets when necessary.
® Worked closely with both the Town Attorney's Office and Town Justice Court in prosecution and remediation efforts related
to code violations,which included testifying on behalf of the town injustice Court;Worked closely with the Southold Town
Board and Code Committee in the creation of new legislation and code amendments.
m Worked closely wide and gained a working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Town Board,Board of
Trustees,'Zoning Board of Appeals,Planning Department,Police Department,Town Attorney's Office,Justice Court,and
the Historic Preservation Commission,as well as the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation,Suffolk County
Board of Health,and the NYS Department of State's Office of Planning and Development.
ADNINISIRA IM-,ASSKI IFANT/BUILDING DETARTMIiNT UASON(I hstonc Preseivauon Commis,,ion;2007—present)
Administrative Duties I Code Interpretation&Analysis I Code Advisor I Permit Coordinator
Work with the Southold Town Historic Preservation Commission to guide commission members and the public through
the process of permit approvals associated with 250+designated as historic landmarks within the Town of Southold.
® Iandle most administrative duties associated wide die town's Historic Preservation Commission,a group of volunteers
charged with preserving properties in recognized as Inistonc landmarks,on die local,state and national levels;Coordinate all
applications for construction that require Commission approval;Act as die Southold Building Department's in-house expert
on Chapter 170(Historic Preservation)of the Southold Town Code.
® Advise die Commission on policies and procedures,as well as code analysis and interpretation,associated with town
landmarks;Coordinate,on behalf of the commission,with building,planning,zoning and other relevant agencies,including the
Southold Town Board and the New York State Office of Parks and Recteauon.
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Volunteer Work
Boy Scouts of America
• Greenport Pack#51:Assistant Den Leader,2011;Cubmaster,2013—present; Den Leader,2012—present;
Mattituck Presbyterian Church
• 300th Anniversary Committee member and Chairperson of the Committee's PR Team;2014—present;
• Outreach Committee member;2014—present;
• Children's church volunteer;2013—2014.
Committee to Save Sacred Heart
• Committee member;2012-2015
Awards &Achievements
Government
• As zoning inspector,successfully lobbied the Southold Town Board and Southold Code Committee to
adopt legislation that mirrored the New York State Code with respect to property maintenance.This code
amendment gave the town the ability to clean up blighted properties across die Southold(most of which were
abandoned and in foreclosure)and held big banks and mortgage companies responsible for cleanup costs.
• As a member of the Committee to Save Sacred Heart,successfully lobbied the Southold Town Board to
pass a local law entitled,"Historic Preservation Districts."The legislation expands the permitted use options
for existing community structures,such as churches,and preserves their historic integrity for generations to come
Education
• New York State Certified Code Enforcement Official;24-boar inanrlaloty in-service training,yeat1l),-caiy$ed ibrorgh
2016
• Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications/Print Media,minor in Sociology;Franklin Pierce
College,Rindge,NH,1996
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From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbi@optonline.net>
To: "Derryl Baumer" <dbaumer@greenportvillage.org>
Date: 11/20/2015 12:32:44 PM
Subject: RE: Upcoming Commission Meeting on the 23rd
Hi Derryl -
I have no problem adding a brief discussion re Greenport traffic issues - perhaps an update what the
village faces and what the village plans. I do not think it is advisable to go beyond this stage at the
present time and overwhelm the agenda.
On another item - you have to be sworn in by the Town Clerk - have they reached out to you?
In the meantime, a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Neb
On Fri, Nov 20, 2015 at 11:04 AM, Derryl Baumer wrote:
Good Morning Neb,
I was wondering if the Village of Greenport could add a topic to the agenda for the upcoming
meeting. We would like to keep the discussion going on the congestion and traffic issues facing
Greenport in regard to the North Ferry Company and Cross Sound Ferry. Mayor Hubbard has
requested that we get in touch with management at the North Ferry Company as a start for us and
invite them to a future meeting for discussion.
Let me know what your thoughts are and whether or not you think that this topic could be included
in the upcoming meeting.
Sincerely,
Derryl
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Village of Greenport
236 Third Street
Greenport,NY 11944
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From: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us>
To: "Neb B" <nrbl@optonline.net>
Date: 11/20/2015 04:25:15 PM
Subject: Heritage presentation
Neb,
Brian Cummings and I will be making a presentation to the Commission on Monday morning
about the Heritage.
I thought we could give everyone an overview of the project and the issues, and have everyone
get familiar with the project for this meeting. Then the next meeting we could work on pinning
down the specific comments the Commission would like to make to the Planning Board.
I also thought that asking our Traffic Engineer consultant to come to the 2nd meeting on this
might be helpful (will it be December or January?).
Have a nice weekend.
Heather
Heather Lanza,AICP
Town Planning Director
Southold Town Planning
53095 Route 25
P.O.Box 1179
Southold,New York 11971
Phone: (631)765-1938
E-mail: heather.lanza6btown.southold.ny.us
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PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ��®F s®vay® P.O.Box 1179
DONALD J.WILCENSKI- ,`Q . Southold,NY 11971
Chair
OFFICE LOCATION:
WILLIAM J.CREMERS 4�_ Town Hall Annex
PIERCE RAFFERTY ® �� 54375 State Route 25
JAMES H.RICH III ®l� w,®` (cor.Main Rd. &Youngs Ave.)
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PLANNING BOARD OFFICE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
MEMORANDUM
To: Transportation Commission Members
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From: Brian Cummings, Planne .
Date: October 2, 2015
Subject: -Proposed Site Plan for The, Heritage @ Cutchogue
75 School House Road, corner of Schoolhouse Rd. & Griffing St.,
Cutchogue
S CTM#: 1000-102-1-33.3
The Planning Board refers this application to you for your information, comments,
review, and a determination of jurisdiction. Please be advised that the proposed
Residential Site Plan originally submitted!in 2006 has been revised as described below.
For your convenience and due to the size of the application materials, we have provided
directions below to access-the entire file online. For further information or for an original
set of plans, please feel free to contact this office.
This proposed Residential Site Plan is for the development of 124 detached and
attached dwellings classified in three types: 48 "Type A" units (1,999 +/- sq. ft. livable
area), 72 "Type B" units (1,599 +/- sq. ft. livable area) and 4 "Type "C" units (1,999 +/-
sq. ft. livable area). In addition, there are proposed the following: a 6,188 sq. ft.
community center with a ±1,125 sq. ft. outdoor swimming pool, one tennis court, 284
parking spaces of which 256 are associated with the individual dwelling units and 28 are
associated with the community center, and various other associated site improvements,
on a vacant 46.17=acre parcel in the Hamlet Density (HD) Zoning District located on the
n/w corner of Griffing Street and School House Road, approximately 1,079 feet No the
Main Road, in Cutchogue.
Laserfiche: Planning, Applications, Site Plans, Pending, SCTM#1 000-102.4-33.3
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Caller Address: JAMESPORT, NY
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From: "Lanza, Heather" <heather.lanza@town.southold.ny.us>
To: "Neb B" <nrbl@optonline.net>
Date: 10/26/2015 08:28:48 AM
Subject: FW: Follow up
Attachments: Mr Sosa.docx (134KB)
FYI. I suggested the Civic Association in Mattituck contact you, Neb and arrange to come to a
Transportation Commission meeting at some point in the future about this.
I heard from NYSDOT that TAP funds might be available this spring, and we could potentially try for a
grant again for traffic calming at this intersection.
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From: mary eisenstein [mailto:Matt-Lrl-Civic@optimum.net]
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:36 PM
To: Lanza, Heather <heather.lanza@town.south old.ny.us>
Subject: RE: Follow up
Hello Heather,
Thank you for meeting with me and also sending these maps.
I have attached the letter to Mr.Sosa, the DOT person recommended by Anthony Prudenti, from
assembly Palumbo office.
I will send you a hard copy.
Thanks again,
Mary
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Regional Traffic and Safety Engineer
NYS DOT
250 Veterans Memorial Highway
Hauppauge, NY 11788
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Dear Mr.Sosa,
My name is Mary Eisenstein and I am president of the Mattituck Laurel Civic Association.
Mr. Prudenti,chief of Staff for NYS Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo, has given me your name to contact
requesting a traffic study.
We are extremely concerned about a dangerous traffic situation on State Road 25 at the intersection of
Love Lane and Old Sound Avenue in Mattituck.
As an association we have just convened a series of roundtable meetings to discuss this complex
intersection and produce outcomes that meet the safety needs of the community.
We will be requesting a traffic study to be done at the high season,which runs from June to October.
Also,the roundtable will come up with the specifc details which we believe need to be addressed in this
study.
Please let me know the expected timeline for this study to take place.
We thank you in advance for your consideration in this serious matter.
Sincerely,
Mary Eisenstein, President
Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association
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Cc:Anthony Prudenti-Chief of Staff for Anthony Palumbo, NYS Assemblyman
Scott Russell-Supervisor,Town of Southold
Heather Lanza-Planning Director,Town of Southold
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P.0.Box 1179
53095 Main Road
Southold,W 11971-0959
Phone(631)765-1889
Fax(631)765-1823
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Board of Education
Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD
385 Depot Lane
Cutchogue, New York 11935
Dear Board Members:
The issue raised in your June 16, 2015 letter to Superintendent Vincent Orlando
regarding a four-way stop sign request at the corner of Pike Street and Wickham
Avenue was discussed on several occasions by the Commission.
At our October 267, 2015 regular monthly meeting, the final decision reached
was the the Commission did not support this request given the presence of a
school guard during the school day.
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Cc: Supervisor Scott A Russell
Police Chief Martin Flatley
Superintendent of Highways Vincent Orlando
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Director of Special Education Director of Technology
MATTITUCK-CUTCHOGUE UX.S.D.
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
June 16, 2015
Mr. Vincent Orlando
Superintendent of Highways
Town of Southold
275 Peconic Lane
PO Box 178
Peconic, NY 11958
Dear Mr. Orlando:
The Mattituck Board of Education urges you to support the placement of a four-way stop sign at the
corners of Wickham Avenue and Pike Street in Mattituck. This intersection has been the site of a
recent four-car accident that resulted in an overturned vehicle. Several months earlier, a student was
struck by a vehicle while entering the intersection.
• This intersection has a diagonal crosswalk making it difficult for the drivers to see a pedestrian
walking in the cro'ss'walk as they are approaching from behind the driver's field of vision.
• This is not a common style of crosswalk making it difficult for drivers to recognize that it is a
crosswalk.
• Wickham Avenue is a highly traveled road as it provides a short transverse between Rt. 25 and
Rt. 4s
• The speed limit is 35 miles per hour but cars frequently exceed the speed limit making it
difficult for cars on Pike Street to turn onto Wickham Road.
• This crosswalk is frequently used by,Mattituck students as they walk to and from school.
• A crossing guard is there during peak school hours but students continue to frequent the
crosswalk during non-peak school hours.
Speeding cars coupled with a challenging crosswalk make this a difficult intersection for both
pedestrians and cars. A four way stop sign and removal of the diagonal crosswalk will help to prevent
future accidents and provide for the safety of our school children. We urge you to approve a four way
stop sign at the corner of Pike Street and Wickham Avenue.
SfEd
Bon
Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD
385 Depot Lane*Cutchogue,NY 11935 •(631)298-4242•Fax(631)298-8520•Fax(631)298-8573*www.mufsd.com
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From: "NEBOYSHA BRASHICH" <nrbi@optonline.net>
To: "Thomas Wickham" <tomwickham39@gmail.com>
Date: 11/13/2015 10:19:15 AM
Subject: RE: Parking along First St, New lSuffolk
Hi Tom -
Sorry for the delay in responding but we were in Europe for some three weeks.
This has not been on our agenda since there was no official request for the Commission to review the
situation. Hence, no recommendation to the Town Board.
I would recommend the Fund send an official letter to the Supervisor and Town Board requesting a
review of the listed problems being faced there if that has not been done so far.
Neb
On Fri, Nov 06, 2015 at 11:35 AM, Thomas Wickham wrote:
Hi Neb,
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As you may know, I'm on the Board of the New Suffolk Waterfront Fund, and the Fund is getting
anxious about our property line posts getting broken off by people parking diagonally on the East side
of First St. Diagonal parking there also seems,to take over a significant part of the traffic lane.
I gather that there is general agreement in Town govt that parking there should be parallel, not
diagonal, but that the Town Bd has not yet taken up the matter; noticed a public hearing and voted on
it. Has the Transportation Comm taken up this question, and if so has it made a recommendation to
the Town Bd about it?
Thanks, Tom Wickham
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