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Southold Transportation Commission
Southold Town Hall
March 13, 2017 Meeting
Called to Order:
10:05 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich.
Members Present
Councilman William Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Frank Field, Jim Baker, Jim Kalin,
Greenport Rep Derryl Baumer and Tom Fox.
Approval of February 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes was made and was seconded,
Future Meetings
There will no meeting in May. The next meetings will be on April 10 and June 19, 2017.
EETC Update
The next meeting will be on April 12, 2017.
LIRR – Meeting
The meeting scheduled for March 10 was cancelled due to bad weather and will be rescheduled
for a date to be announced.
The January 26 meeting with representatives of the LIRR, representatives of the five East End
towns and state and local legislators was reviewed. Among the preliminary proposals made by
the LIRR reps was the possible change of the status of the current early morning weekday
eastbound equipment train to Greenport into a revenue train. That train would be repurposed
as the “Fisherman’s Train” and would allow passengers to access charter boats from Greenport.
It was suggested that input be sought from the Village of Greenport, the North Fork Promotion
Council and other North Fork interests to promote that change.
Town-Wide Parking Problems – Review Transportation Commission Draft to Town Board
Based on the Commission’s previous discussions and suggested solutions, Neb and Heather
prepared a discussion memo for the Town Board’s consideration.
Councilman Ruland reported that the Mattituck-Laurel Civic Association had scheduled a
meeting at the American Legion in Mattituck on March 27 at 6:00 PM and encouraged
Commissioners to attend.
Greenport Rep Derryl Baumer reported on parking issues in the Village. The revenue derived
from code enforcement of parking regulations has exceeded the cost of that employee. He also
advised that the value of each parking space in way of a business is worth about $10,000. Neb
suggested that the scheduling of hamlet charrettes throughout the Town could provide for useful
exchanges on views on the parking issue.
Mattituck Traffic Study
Jamie Richter reported that the Town had provided preliminary information to Dunn
Engineering, NYSDOT and SCDPW for the impending study. The first meeting on that matter is
to be scheduled and it is understood that a federal grant may be available for the study.
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Greenport Update
Derryl Baumer reported that the Village will seek to redevelop the MTA-owned parking lot in way
of the LIRR station. A grant will be sought to assist with that project. Seasonal No Parking
signage on Wiggin Street covering Memorial Day to Labor Day will be considered
Jamie Richter suggested that a plan be developed covering a Main Street/SR 25 rebuilding. He
estimated that a study would cost about $25,000 and that a federal grant should be sought.
Neb observed that the Village and the Town should work together in attempting to solve parking
and traffic problems.
Public Requests
Route 48 and Chapel Lane Sign Request - Greenport
The Supervisor’s Office forwarded an email from a concerned local resident requesting the
installation of “Dangerous Curve” signage in the vicinity of that intersection. Jamie observed
that the issue may be considered as part of the reworking and repaving of Route 48. The
request should be forwarded to SCDPW for review and action.
Supervisor, Town Board & Town Trustees Requests
Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard Review Request
The Supervisor forwarded a resolution by the Town of Riverhead concerning the imposition of
weight limits for motor vehicles of more than 16,000 pounds throughout that roadway in the
Town of Riverhead. The matter was tabled until the next meeting, pending input from Chief
Flatley.
Lavender Farm Update – East Marion
Councilman Ruland and Chief Flatley attended a meeting with the East Marion and Orient Fire
Departments and with the principals of Lavender Farm and its counsel. Lavender Farm was
requested to consider a plan for alternative solutions to the parking issue, including a shuttle
bus service from the Greenport Polo Grounds and/or the Greenport School District parking lots.
The Farm will reduce some growth acreage to increase on-site parking by about 150 slots. Neb
will contact Chief Flatley concerning meeting with the Town Board to discuss action by the Town
to alleviate the traffic and parking issues.
Public Requests
Public Transportation – Increased Usage of the S-92 Bus - North Fork
A Southold resident’s memo to the Commission suggested that increased marketing could
enhance usage of the S-92 bus by seasonal visitors to help alleviate traffic and parking
congestion. He cited the success of Winter Park, a town of 999 residents in Colorado, in using
local bus service to help in efficiently moving as many as 20,000 winter seasonal visitors. Neb
and Jim Kalin will work on a reply to the resident.
Jim Kalin reported that Suffolk County Transit had updated fare boxes on the S-92 to accept
$20 bills, with a “cash card” issued to the rider showing the balance available for future fares.
Neb advised that the Suffolk County Legislature had passed a resolution on November 22, 2016
for a committee to study improved service on the East End. In that regard, Jim Kalin will attend
a closed meeting on March 27, 2017 in Hauppauge and will report on the outcome. One of the
issues that may be discussed is splitting S-92 service between the North and South Forks at
Riverhead.
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Planning Board Requests
Town Comprehensive Plan
Issuance of the Transportation & Infrastructure Chapter has been further delayed to later in
2017.
Current Transportation Issues - Updates
Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters
Neb will seek an update from SCDPW.
Old Business
None.
New Business
None.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the conference room at Town
Hall.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 AM.
cc: Town Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fox
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