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Southold Town Hall
September 18, 2017 Meeting
Called to Order: 10:03 AM by Chairman Neb Brashich.
Members Present
Councilman William Ruland, Town Engineer Jamie Richter, Police Chief Martin Flatley, Planning
Director Heather Lanza, Frank Field, Jim Baker, Jim Kalin, Greenport Trustee Mary Bess
Phillips and Tom Fox.
Also Present:
Denis Noncarrow, Town Government Liaison Officer.
Approval of August 21, 2017 Meeting Minutes
Ms. Phillips offered a correction on page 3, 1St paragraph, line 2: delete "traffic study" and insert
"planning grant." A motion to approve the corrected minutes was made, was seconded and was
carried.
Update — Meeting with the Town Code Committee
Several Commissioners met with the Code Committee on September 14, 2017 to discuss town-
wide parking issues.
Neb summarized that meeting, which was followed by the Commission's lengthy discussion of
the main suggestions which emerged:
• Inventory town-wide on-street parking spaces, public lots (owned and leased) and road
ends, as well as identify other venues such as school and unoccupied buildings parking
lots for consideration. (A detailed inventory of the Town's parks beaches and open
space was presented at the Commission's meeting.)
• Improve the layout or organization of on-street parking spaces and in town-controlled
parking lots, with immediate attention to business and recreational parking problems in
New Suffolk.
• Identify regular occupiers of on-street parking spaces in way of businesses and consider
the establishment of on-street"no delivery zones" in way of businesses, as practicable.
• Consideration of the VGPT parking enforcement code with 30 minute, 2 hour, 24 hour
and handicapped parking spaces, as well as measures introduced by other
municipalities.
• Expanded use of parking permits for residents and non-residents and the introduction of
parking fees. In considering parking permits and fees, a "why" (compelling reasons) for
those measures will be necessary for discussion with businesses and civic associations.
• Provide professional assistance to the Commission. The Supervisor had suggested
securing a "Downtown Revitalization" grant.
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• Finalized results will be included in the Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter of the
Town Comprehensive Plan. (See below.)
Public Requests
Request for a Traffic Signal – Boisseau Avenue and SR25 - Southold
Councilman Ruland advised that he spoken with Dick Mullen of Mullen Motors concerning that
request. He referred Mr. Mullen to Chief Flatley's review of motor vehicle accidents over the
past three years at that intersection, which had detailed a total of 21 various types of MVA's.
Based on that report, Mr. Ruland advised that him it was unlikely that NYSDOT would install a
traffic signal or lower the speed limit in that area. He also suggested that Mullen Motors might
wish to solicit other area businesses concerning the submission of a petition concerning the
situation.
Request for Two Speed Limit Signs - Mary's Road & Pike Street - Mattituck
A concerned local resident's letter to the Commission sought the placement of two speed limit
signs on those roadways due to speeding and parking issues during sports activities and lunch
time periods at the high school. Neb subsequently visited the scene and found no speed limit
signs.
Chief Flatley will review the matter and report on his findings. He also advised that NYSDOT
designates speed limits within the Town, for implementation by the Town.
Supervisor, Town Board & Town Trustees Requests
Boat Ramp at Hashamomuck Creek Update - Southold
In response to Neb's letter of July 18, 2017 concerning traffic safety issues at location at the
intersection of the Old Main Road and SR25, NYSDOT's letter of August 15, 2017 advised that
it has ordered an investigation. The Commission will be notified of NYSDOT's decision after the
conclusion of its study.
Current Transportation Issues - Updates
Southold / Greenport Bus Shelters— No Installation Contract– Next Spring
Neb reported that SCDPW has advised that there will be no contract from that agency for
installation of the shelters until the spring of 2018.
Planning Board Requests
Town Comprehensive Plan
The Transportation and Infrastructure Chapter of the Plan will include the final conclusions of
the Commission's Parking Options Review. (See above.)
Old Business
North Fork Promotion Council - North Fork Trolley Shuttle Proposal for Southold Town – Update
Denis Noncarrow reported on the progress to date on the trolley shuttle trials:
• There were trolley-related traffic congestion issues in Greenport last weekend.
• The first round of trials will run from September 9 to October 7, 2017. The second round
will operate from October 14 to November 11, 2017.
• Parking for trolley riders remains a long-term issue.
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• The Peconic to Greenport run has provided operating insights for improvements for
2018. The "app" covering trolley ETA's is delayed due to the resolution of technical
issues.
• Grants will be sought for 2018 in order to operate two loops simultaneously. The local
community and businesses have donated about$30,000 to support the 2017 operation,
which requires $2,000 per day for two trolleys on an eight hour loop.
Tourist Marketing
• A Tourist Market Districting is supported by other East End towns. The Town of
Southold currently does not participate.
• A visitor's center should be considered at Exit 71 of the LIE, for the marketing of local
produce and transportation access to the NF and SF wine trails.
• Tourist marketing efforts should be focused on younger residents of Brooklyn and
Queens, with outreach efforts to the LIRR.
Councilman Ruland emphasized that the Southold Town Board would like any revenues derived
from marketing efforts to remain on the East End.
Peconic Water Taxi Proposal
Based on its recent experience with a Sag Harbor— Greenport water taxi service, Tom Fox
reached out to Hampton Jitney's management concerning the proposal.
New Business
None.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017 at 10:00 AM in the conference
room at Town Hall.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 AM.
cc: Town Clerk
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas F. Fox
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TRANSPORTER COMMITTE
SOUTHOLD,New York
Dear Committee:
I WOULD LIKE TO ASK YOU FOR A COUPLE OF SPEED SIGNS TO BE PUT ON
MARYS ROAD IN MATTITUCK WHICH IS NEAR THE HIGH SCHOOL. WHEN
GAMES ARE PLAYED„CARS ARE PARKED BY THE FENCE. THE SPEED ON
THIS ROAD IS GETTING BAD AN NEEDS TO SLOW THE CARS DOWN DURING
SCHOOL DAYS. ALSO DURING LUNCH TIME WHEN CARS LEAVE USING
THIS ROAD.
HOPING TO HEAR AN SEE SIGNS FOR SAFETY.
ohn Wilcenski
385 Mary's Road
Mattituck,New.York.
631-298-8655
Mary's Road Mattituck https:Hwebtop.webmail.optimum.net/viewmessage?r=<request><mail...
From: "Flatley, Martin" <mflatley@town.southold.ny.us>
To: "Neboysha Brashich (nrbl@optonline.net)" <nrbl@optonline.net>
Cc: "Orlando, Vincent" <vincent.orlando@town.southold.ny.us>
Date: 09/22/2017 03:16:36 PM
Subject: Mary's Road Mattituck
Attachments: *.image001.7pg (6KB), `---speed marys.pdf (559KB)
Hi Neb,
With regards to the request for speed limit signs on Marys Road, Mattituck, I researched my traffic
orders and determined that this area falls into an 'area speed limit'designated for the"North Mattituck
Area"of 35 mph. I believe area speed limits'are posted a little more loosely in a neighborhood, but I did
not see any on Marys Road in either direction. I will forward this to Highway Superintendent Orlando for
his review of where the placement of any'area speed limit'signs should be placed.
Martin Flatley, Chief of Police
Southold Town Police Department
41405 State Route 25
Peconic, New York 11958
631-765-3115
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Transportation Commissioner
Town of Southold
275 Peconic Lane
Peconic, NY 11598
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West Lake Association, Inc. is a homeowners association that consists of twenty (20) homes at
_? West Lake in Southold, which is bounded by Little Peconic Bay Lane, West Lake Drive, Midway
Road and Cedar Point Drive West.
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This letter is being written in support of the petition of our neighbors at Cedar Beach Park
Association, requesting your consideration of a STOP sign at the southeast corner of Main
Bayview Rd. and Cedar Beach Rd.
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We agree with the petitioners that a STOP sign in this location is necessary, in order to avoid a
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We appreciate your attention to this matter.
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CATHY CALHOUN
Acting Commissioner
JOSEPH T.BROWN,P.E.
Regional Director
September 15, 2017
Mr. Neboysha R. Brashich
Chairman
Southold Transportation Commission
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971-0959
Re-Alignment of Intersection
Route 25 at Old Main Road
Southold
Case No. 179230TC
Tag No. 17-0263
COM 17-17878
Dear Chairman Brashich:
We have completed our investigation regarding your safety concerns on Route 25 at
Old Main Road in Southold.
Please note that reconfiguration of the intersection at Route 25 and Old Main Road
would require a reconstruction project and may necessitate the taking of right-of-way,
preparing an environmental analysis, utility relocation and roadway widening.
Unfortunately, we have no projects in our capital program at this location and current
funding is fully committed to other projects. Due to the above complexities and lack of
appropriate funding, we are unable to initiate a project at this location.
Should the town wish to pursue a reconfiguration of Old Main Road at Route 25 on
its own, this work would require a highway work permit. Please contact our Permit
Engineer Mr. Eugene Smith at (631) 952-6022 for specific guidance regarding the
permit process.
I thank you for your interest in transportation safety. If you have any further
questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me or Nicole Jones,
the Long Island Director of External and Government Relations, at (631) 952-6632.
Sincerely,
/oseph T. Brown
Regional Director
cc: Nicole Jones, Director of External and Government Relations
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SCOTT A. RUSSELL O Town Hall, 53095 Route 25
SUPERVISOR l l�[ P.O. Box 1179
Southold, New York 11971-0959
Fax(631) 765-1823
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
TO: Transportation Commission
FROM: Scott A. Russell, Supervisor
DATE: October 11, 2017
RE: Weight Limit on Peconic Bay Blvd.
At the Town Board work session held on Tues., October 10, 2017, the Board discussed
the possibility of instituting a weight limit on Peconic Bay Boulevard due to the growing
concerns of large trucks using a residential street as an alternative route. Limousines
and buses are also using the road due to the increased amount of traffic on Main Road
and Sound Avenue.
Given the current traffic climate, the Board respectfully requests the Transportation
Commission re-visit this important issue. In addition we ask that, if adopted, the
commission provide recommendations on how to best implement the plan.
Thank you.
Town Hall,53095 Route 25
SCOTT A.RUSSELL {' P.O. Box 1179
Supervisor `'L Southold,New York 11971-0959
Fax(631)765-1823
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OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISOR
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
TO: Transportation Commission
FROM: Scott A. Russell, Supervise 5
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DATE: October 6, 2017
RE: Weekend Farm Traffic
Please review the following letter from Tim McManus and provide my office with your
recommendations. Thank you.
I was pleased to read in today's Suffolk Times that Southold and Riverhead officials have been working
closely together to mitigate weekend farm traffic. Have the towns ever discussed changing the traffic
flow on Sound Avenue and Main Road so that each only runs in one direction during the peak weekend
hours in September and October? For example, between Northville Turnpike &Factory Avenue, limit
Sound Ave. to eastbound traffic only, and Main Road to westbound traffic only; and station traffic
agents at each of the turnoffs where there is not a traffic light on Northville, West Lane, Tuthills, Manor,
Herricks &Aldrich. I believe traffic would flow significantly better if there were two lanes of traffic and
control over turns. I also believe there would be many willing to contribute to a fund to defray the
additional costs—I know I would!
Thank you for your consideration.
Tim McManus
Cutchogue