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SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
MARCH 21, 1995
WORK SESSION
Present: Supervisor Thomas Wickham, Councilman Joseph J. Lizewski, Councilman
Joseph L. Townsend, Jr., Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva, Justice Louisa P. Evans,
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry, Town Attorney Laury L. Dowd. Absent:
Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie (out of town).
9:00 A.M. - Jeffery L. Strong, owner of Strong's Marine Inc., Camp Mineola l~,oad,
Mattituck, met with the Town Board to discuss his proposal to rezone a 44.2 acre
parcel of the marina property, currently zoned R-40, and used for boat storage,
to. MI, and to create a 50 ft. scenic area: from the north creek to leave a buffer
for his neighbors to the north. Mr. Strong presented a detailed survey of his
property and reviewed it with the Town Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
9:40 A.M. - On motion of Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
Resolved that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters and litigation. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Supervisor Wickham, Councilman
Lizewski, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Oliva, Justice Evans. Also present:
Town Clerk Terry, Town Attorney Dowd, Senior Accountant Cushman.---The follow-
ing reso. lutions were placed on the agenda during this Executive Session: No. 28
'& 29 to create a part-time Ordinance Inspector position and authorize the Town Clerk
to advertise for resumes; No. 29 to appoint Linda L. Tatum as a School Crossing
Guard; No. 30 to create a list of relief School Crossing Guards; No. 31 to abolish
the YMCA Site Assistance Advisory Committee.
10:35 A.M. - Town Trustee Peter Wenczel met with the Board to request them to
adopt a resolution and write letters to NYS representatives asking them to remedy
the very serious consequences of a NYS hiring freeze on the many clam relay
projects throughout Long Island (see resolution no. 32).
10:45 A.M. - Daniel Karpen, consultant for the Town's energy conservation projects,
met with the Town Board and reviewed his progress report of March 13th with
regard to the Human Resource Center, Police Headquarters and Town Hall. Other
than a resolution (no. 33) for reconditioning of fan coil units at Town Hall, Mr.
Karpen was advised by Supervisor Wickham that there would be no more change
orders. Lighting problems, which have been identified in Town Hall and 'Police
Headquarters will be corrected under the direction of Commissione~.~of Public Works
Raymond Jacobs, thereby eliminating any change orders and added engineering
expenses. Mr. Karpen. admitted there is a problem with the ballasts in the light
fixtures; they were not the model called for in the specifications, and he never
should have authorized a substitution. Lastly, he advised the Board that he is
seeking quotations for a variable speed controller in the kitchen fan at the Human
Resource Center.
11:35 A.M. - Personnel: Town Board agreed to the reappointment of John StaCk,
Robert Bayley, and Valerie Marvin to the Landmark Preservation Commission (see
resolution no. 34).----Authorized attendance at a hurricane conference by Deputy
Emergency Preparedness Coordinators John Raynor and Alan Thibodeau, provided
there is no overtime incurred.----Set 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 28, 1995 to
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interview applicants for Matron positions.----Appointed Patricia E. Conkiin to the
position of Clerk Typist in the Justice Court (resolution no. 36).----Met with Data
Processing Supervisor Jeanne Ruland concerning the creation of a Computer Support
Technician position and advertisement for resumes (resolution no. 37).----Discussed
with Ms. Ruland a proposed invitation to vendors with regard to the Town's
computer upgrade. Inasmuch as the Town plans future investments in the IBM
AS/400 or an upgraded processor, personal computers, and personal computer
networks for optimum efficiency of Town government, they would like to invite
vendors to conduct a study for that purpose (see resolution no. 38).----Memorandum
from Supervisor Wickham to the Town Board concerning a request by the Landmark
Preservation Committee for clerical 'assistance. Whereas there currently exists a
program whereby in-house Town employees fulfill this nee~l for other committees at
a salary of $7.50 per hour, not to exceed five hours per week in addition to their
regular 35 hour work week, it was agreed to send a memo to all departments to find
out if there is any interest.
12:25 P.M. - Recess for lunch.
1:50 P.M. - Work Session reconvened. Town Attorney Dowd advised that Dvirka
&. Bartilucci has informed her that the Town will need to retain a chemical analytical
laboratory to perform analysis of groundwater samples collected as part of the
Closure Investigation for the Southold Landfill. The Town will need to obtain bids
for the work.----Town Board placed a resolution (no. 39) on the agenda to authorize
a budget modification for propane gas for the Human Resource Center, and then
discussed delegating authority to the Supervisor for approving contractual expense
budget modifications within a departmental budget as requested by a department
head for amounts not to exceed $1,000 (see resolution no. 40).----Letter received
from the Greenport Softball League asking for the Town to pay the light bill for
their field for 1995. Justice Evans will research the proportion of funds given to
other leagues, and have the information for the April 4th meeting.----Supervisor
Wickham updated the Board on his meeting with the YMCA full board, who will
conduct a more detailed financial analysis on the proposal for a building at Tasker
Park in Peconic.
2:30 P.M. Jean Cochran, Chairperson of the Parks, Beaches & Recreation
Committee, and Executive Assistant James McMahon, member of the committee, met
with the Board to update them on several items the committee has been working on -
'Legislation to prohibit parking at road ends; the need for ~600*to print 5,000 Guides
to Parks & Beaches on the North Fork; to seek approval to move ahead with the
playground to be donated by the Kwianis Club and located at Tasker Park-
approval given; and a proposal for a volleyball court at Cedar Beach if the Town
takes over management of the beach. Mrs. Cochran also presented a plan for
improvements and plantings at Southold Town Beach, and similar-improvements at
Klipp Park, Greenport. Mr. McMahon will have bid packets ready for Town Board
approval at the April 4th work session. (*see resolution no. 41)
3:15 P.M. - Planning Board Chairman Richard Ward met with the Town Board on
several items. First he asked for Board assistance in employing a temporary part-
time Clerk Typist for his office while the full time Clerk Typist is on sick leave (see
resolution no. 42). Secondly, Mr. Ward submitted a memorandum stating the
Planning Board supports the Arcl~itectural Review legislation as it is written,
with one minor: revision, The~Town Board then place resolutions 43, environmental
review, and 44, referring it to Town and County. Planning for recommendations and
reports, on the Regular Meeting agenda. Thirdly, Mr. Ward submitted a
memorandum proposing yard setbacks for business zones along County Route 48,
which was referred ,to the Code Committee. Lastly, Mr. Ward discussed the
proposed "Local Law in Relation to Site Plan Approval". Councilman Lizewski asked
that the record show that he is opposed to this amendment, 'n other towns the
building department and engineer handle site plan approval, and he thinks it is a
terrible mistake transferring thi~ power to the Planning Board. Resolutions 45,
environmental review, and 46, referring it to the Town and County Planning for
recommendations and reports, were placed on the Regular Meeting agenda.
4:00 P.M.
Meeting.
Town Board reviewed the resolutions to be voted on at the Regular
EXECUTIVE SESSION
4:10 P.M. On motion of Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Lizewski, it was
Resolved that the Town Board enter into Executive Session to meet with Board of
Assessment Review Chairman John Sullivan to discuss his request for an increase
in compensation. Vote of the Board: Ayes: Supervisor Wickham, Councilman
Lizewski, Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Oliva, Justice Evans. Also present:
Town Clerk Terry, Town Attorney Dowd.
4:25 P.M. - Work Session adjourned.
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held on March 21,
1995 ,at the Southold Town Hall, Main Road, Southold, New York.
Supervisor Wickham opened the meeting at 4:30 P.M., with the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
Present:
Absent:
Supervisor Thomas H. Wlckham,
Councilman Joseph J. Lizewski
Councilman Joseph L. Townsend, Jr.
Councilwoman Ruth D. Oliva
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk Judith T. Terry
Town Attorney Laury L. Dowd
Councilwoman Alice J. Hussie
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: We have quite a busy agenda today with some
forty-six, or forty-seven resolution in front of us. We have a public
hearing at 5:00 o'clock, and we have a number of usually matters first of
all. Do I hear anyone moving an approval of bills?
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the following bills be and hereby ordered paid.: General
Fund Whole Town bills in the amount of $288,078.34; General Fund Part
Town bills in the amount of $9,324.84; Highway Fund Part Town bills in the
amount of $15,978.59; Highway Fund Part Town bills in amount of
$29,093.29; Lighting/Heating Capital A/C bills in the amount of $51,730.00;
Employee Health Benefit Plan bills in the amount of $32,561.76; Fishers
Island Ferry District bills in the amount of $50,565.45; Refuse & Garbage
District bills in the amount of $59,226.46; Southold Wastewater District
bills in the amount of $22,791.67; Fishers Island Sewer District bills in
the 'amount of $91.79; Fishers Island Ferry District Agency & Trust bills in
the amount of $588.54.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the minutes of the March 7, 1995, Town Board meeting be
and hereby are approved.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Ollva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Supervisor Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the next regular meeting of the Southold Town Board will
be held at 7:30 P.M., Tuesday~ April 4, 1995, at the Southold Town Hall,
Southold, New York.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
I. REPORTS.
1995.
1995.
1. Southold Town Justice Evans' Monthly Court Report for February,
1995.
2. Southold Town Lawrence Healthcare Monthly Report for February,
1995.
3. Southold Town Lawrence Healthcare Monthly CSEA Report for
February, 1995. 4. Southold Town Trustee's Monthly Report for February, 1995.
5. Southold Town Police Department Monthly Report for February, 1995.
6. Southold Town Executive Summary 1995 Budget as of January 31,
7. Southold Town Executive Summary 1995 Budget as of February 28,
8. Southold Town Scavenger Waste Treatment Facility Monthly Report
for February, 1995.
9. Southold Town Recreation Department Monthly Report for February,
1995.
II. PUBLIC NOTICES.
1. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, notice of
complete application of William McGinness to dredge marina basin below
mean Iow water, and place material on adjacent areas. Comments to be
received by April 6, 1996. .
2. U.S. Corp. of Army Engineers, New York District, application of
Stephen Greenbaum to construct a pier assembly and install two elevator
boat lifts In Southold Bay, Southold, New York. Comments to be received by
April 3, 1995.
III. COMMUNICATIONS. None.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
1. 5:00 P.M. on a proposed "Local Law in Relation to Affordable
Housing Program".
V. RESOLUTIONS.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: We have a series of resolutions in front of us. I
hope you all have copies of the agenda with a synopsis of those resolutions
in front of you. At this time, I'd be glad to hear from anyone in the
audience, who would like to address the Board on any one of these
resolutions before us. Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CAP, LIN: I've got quite a few here today, Tom. Frank Carlin,
Laurel. Number 7, Tom, traffic control officer, is that because we don't
have enough regular Police Officers?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: It's because we can do it at a much lower cost at
this rate, compared with engaging full fledged officers. We do it every year.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: Only for the summer.
FRANK CARLIN: Number 10, Highway Department budget for the purchase
of a spreader and plow. Winter is over. What do you need spreader and a
plow for?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: This is the time of year when we get ready for the
subsequent year. What this probably means is, the purchases have already
been made, and this is the budget modification to account for it.
FRANK CARLIN: Either that or '95. Okay, now, number 12, which I'm
going to combine. Number 12, 13, 19, additional money for lighting
contractor for lighting corrections in the Town Hall, and the Police
'Headquarters, or whatever, it seems we've already spent, to get all this
lighting done, about $168,000. Right?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: No.
FRANK CARLIN: How much?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: According to the consultant, with these budget
modifications the total cost is still under the bonded amount of $150,000,
so in this instance we probably spent, when you add these up, comes to
about $140,000., $142;000, something like that.
FRANK CARLIN: It was originally in the newspaper for $163,000.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I think we went into, before the bond, in that
amount, originally.
FRANK CARLIN: In other words, it was in the paper for $163,000 several
months ago.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: All I know, the total expense so far has not
exceeded the bond amount of $150,000. Including these budget modifications
the total expense has not exceeded $150,000.
FRANK CARLIN: Now, I want to discuss just a few things about the
lighting. In my opinion, and this is my opinion only, they're very poor.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: It's not your opinion only.
FRANK CARLIN: What do you have it for? If it doesn't put out the amount
of proper candle power, or lighting for the people to ~ctually work in their
office, who has to sit at a desk. Now, I looked into this in the Town Hall,
looked into the Police Department. Lighting is very poor. We were better
off with what we had before, although you put these up, I understand
because you wanted to save on the energy, and save out money, but in my
opinion, you!re sacrificing the employees' safety of their eyes for a
dollar. This is very poor, and it's in the Police Department same way,
throughout the whole Town Hall. I wouldn't want to be sitting at a desk for
'eight hours with this kind of light. Any comment?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: The comment I would' make is, these three
resolutions before us today are to address some of the areas where tihe
lighting is inadequate. So, we do recognize that some of it's inadequate.
There will be some changes, some improvements made. It!s true, Fran!k,
there are some offices in Town Hall, that do not have adequate lighting, and
we are dealing with it.
COUNCILMAN LIZEWSKI: I'd like to make a comment. Two things, first ~of
all, it's a very different form of lighting. If you go into the Assessor's
Office, and you still see some of the old yellow lighting, it's different
looking. Actually this is called full spectrum, or natural lighting, colors
come out better. Clearly there were some problems where, the lighting is
positioned, and some of it, I feel, probably has to do with the fact that,
change is the mother of dissatisfaction, but to go back to the original
reason we did this, was to save money. There were grant monies available,
which we've taken advantage of, and we in fact already have shown
substantial savings, i think in the Human Resource Center the electrical
bill is about 80% lower than it was for February of last year. We changed
to gas heat. But, in the Police Department it's 25%, or more than 25% lower.
So, we have made some savings, and even if we had additional fixtures we
are still going to see. some savings. I think in the long run it's going be
very worth while after we work out these snags.
FRANK CARLIN: I agree with you, Joe, and everything you said I agree
with you on, but there's the few things, though, here, that I disagree
with. The whole system it looks like the lighting is inefficient. Again, !
wouldn't want to be an employee working in an office with this kind of
light, looking at writing all day long, at my desk for eight hours, and the
'strain that's on your eyes. I t.hink, in my opinion now, you're going to do
more damage to the employee's eyes, than you are in saving the money. You
got to consider the employees, too, not only money.' Number 22, 9tt tickets
at $20.00 each for next December Christmas party, who is that for?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Southold Town.
FRANK CARLIN: S~uthold Town who?
TOWN CLERK TERRY: Anyone that wants to go, and you could go too,
Frank.
FRANK CARLIN: I'll pay my own way.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: You will pay your Own.
FRANK CARLIN: I know, I pay enough taxes, i shouldn't pay.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Frank, just to correct any misunderstandings
here. We buy them in bulk, but they are paid for individually by the
people who participate, It's an advance fee check. It's not that the Town
subsidizes this.
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FRANK CARLIN: You should inclUde that in there., It's confusing. That's
why I asked you the question. Number 25, the last time about drinking
water about two months ago. There was a resolution to authorize somebody
in the Town Hall..
JUSTICE EVANS: The water back in the Justice Office, it comes out of the
taps is undrinkable, so the Justice Office has a water bottle.
'FRANK CARLIN: I'm not looking for that. A couple of months ago we had
the same thing bought in the Town Hall here, to purchase some water.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: No, it was for the Justice Office.
FRANK CARLIN: But, does that have to be a resolution for somebody to
go, and purchase a bottle of water. I mean, you got to have a Town
permission? Can't somebody in charge of that department just say, we need
a bottle of water, and go to the Supervisor, and say, here's the bill?
JUSTICE EVANS: It comes out of the budget.
FRANK CARLIN: Okay, 28, Code Enforcement Officer, you're going to have
a committee on that now. That makes about 21, I guess.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Frank, if you have questions, we'd be happy to
respond.
FRANK CARLIN: This is a question. Code Enforcement, you're going to
have a committee on it, right?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: No.
FRANK CARLIN: Or resumes for one?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: We are seeking resumes for a person, who the
Town may hire for this job.
FRANK CARLIN: You see what happens here, Tom, I get these resolutions
at 4:30, and I go through them so fast I make all kinds of mistakes. You
know what I mean? If they was only ready in, time, that somebody could
read them. You got to rush through them in five minutes, and' you overlook
these things. Now, how much do you have in mind of paying this man?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: For the Code Enforcement? The rate of pay'for a
full time Code Enforcement person works out to be about $18.75 per hour.
The Town Board is not confident that we have to pay at that rate, so at the
moment we're going to' advertise this position, and we're going to fix a
salary, commensurate with the experience of the people we interview. In
other words, we are not establishing a salary level, apriori before we
actually engage the person before we actually engage in the person. We're
going to review the people. See the experience levels, and then fix the
salary accordingly.
FRANK CARLIN: And what authority will he have with it? HOW much power
will he have?
SUPERVISOR wICKHAM: The Town Code establishes the authority of a Code
Enforcement Officer. We anticipate having the Code Enforcement person work
under the authority of the Town Attorney. The Code basically outlines the
responsibility of Code Enforcement. It's outlined there.
FRANK CARLIN: Will he have the same authority to give out traffic tickets
like?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Laury, do you want to respond to this?
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: I think that, at least on this part-time basis, the
person will be having cases filed by doing it via complaint between my
office. So, I wouldn't anticipate that the part-time person would have
ticket writing authority. It may be different when they move into a
full-tlme person.
FRANK CARLIN: You can't have a Code Enforcement Officer having the
authority to write tickets. The only one who has the authority, in my
opinion, to write tickets, who are trained for it, is police.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM:
appearance tickets.
Building Inspectors also have the right to write
FRANK CARLIN: But not traffic tickets.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: I don't-anticipate the Code Enforcement Officer will
be writing traffic tickets. No.
FRANK CARLIN: That's what I'm trying to get at. Eighteen dollars and
seventy-five cents is a lot of money. Is he going to be going around, and
checking for yard sale permits, and all that?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: That kind of thing, yes.
FRANK CARLIN; That's funny. Last year I had a yard sale in August,
back on August the 8th it was. You know who came around, and checked
my permit on a Saturday? I was surprised. A detective from the Police
Department going around checking for yard sale permits. I got one more
maybe here. I know you're getting a little nervous up there, but you
answer the questions, and that's what I'm here for. Number 31, now I'm
not looking for a comment. I'll give you the comment on this one, the YMCA.
Tom, doesn't matter to me Tn this town, whether you have a YMCA, or not.
Believe me, but i just can't see giving up Town land for, because it's
taxpayers property. _ Another thing we must make sure of, that the schools,
if they use this YMCA, that expense don't go into the school budgets,
because we got enough school budgets now to pay for now in our taxes
here. I got enough to pay in Laurel now. I pay $3,500 a year now for
that Laurel School, for the school taxes, and it's 75 years old. So, we
better make sure, that if the school use this, it doesn't come out of the
school budgets. If they want to use it, let them use it after L~:30,
privately supported. That's all I have for now.
· SUPERVISOR WlCKHAM: is there anyone else in the audience, who would
like to address the Board on any one of the forty-six resolutions on our
agenda? (No response.) If not, I think we're ready to begin.
1.- Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts two
new forms to be used by the Southold Town Building Department:
Application for Accessory Bed & Breakfast (B&B(1)3/95), and Accessory Bed
& Breakfast Permit (B&B(2)3.95), all in accordance with the approval of the
Town Attorney.
1.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes; Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
2.- Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following budget modification to the Ceneral Fund - Wh~le town 1995
Budget to appropriate Park & Recreation funds for a dump truck for the
Department of Public Works:
To:
Revenues:
A2025 Special Recreation Facilities' $ 8,000.00
ApproPriations:
A7110.2.300.200 Parks, Equipment, Trucks $ 8,000.00
2.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED,
3.- Moved by Councilman LizeWski, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby gra~ts
'permission to hold the Southold - Great Hog Neck 15k on Saturday,
September 30, 1995, beginning at 9:00 A.M., and to use the following Town
Roads for the race, provided a One Million Dollar Certificate of Liability
Insurance is filed with the Town Clerk, naming the Town of Southold as an
additional insured: Youngs Avenue, Calves Neck Road, Hill Road, Wells
Avenue, Oaklawn Avenue, Pine Neck Road, Main Bayview Road, North
Bayview Road.
3.- Vote of the Town .Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman.Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
~.- Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
wlth regret, the resignation of Mark S. McDonald frem the Southold Town
Planning Board, and extends their sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr.
McDonald for devoting his expertise and an immense amount of time in
serving the Town of Southold as a Planning Board member since October 25,
1989; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby accepts the resignation of
Mark S; McDonald as Southold Town's Advocate for Suffolk County
Preservation of Open Space Funds, the 'YMCA Site Assistance Advisory
Committee, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Committee, and Southold Town's
Representative on the Calverton Joint Planning & Redevelopment
Commission; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that Mr. McDonald's resignation from the aforesaid
Planning Board and committees is effective March 8, 1995.
4.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councirwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resOlution was duly ADOPTED.
5.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town' Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for one member of the
Southold Town Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Mark S.
McDonald until December 31, 1995.
5.- Vote of the Town B0ard:. Ayes! Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman TOwnsend, Councdman L~zewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
6.-Mo~ed by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
the following individuals as Matrons to assist the Southold Town Police
Department, effective, immediately, at a salary of $8.35 per hour: Jean
Stepnowski, Kimberly Bridge, Samantha Bumble, Kelly D'Amalio.
6.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilwoman Hussie, Councilman Lizewski,
Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
7.-Moved by Councilman Lizewski, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for Seasonal Traffic
Control Officer, at a salary of $'8.35 per hour.
7.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED. ..
8.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for a Clerk for the Tax
Receiver's office for the spring collection season, at a salary of of $6.35
per hour.
8.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Historian: To:
A7510.U, o100.100
From:
A7510.u,.Lt00.300
9.-Vote of the Town
9.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following 1995 budget modification to the General Fund Whole Town
Budget to provide for the purchase of acid free supplies by the Town
Supplies $ Stationery
500.00
Printing & Engraving $ 500.00
Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor* Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Oliva,
10.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Supervisor Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following 1995 Budget modification to the Highway Whole Town Budget
.for the purchase of a spreader and plows:
To:
DA.51u~2.2.400.200 Snow Equipment $ 15,000.00
From:
DA.B142.B,.000.000 Snow Removal, Contractual Expenses $ 15,000.00
10.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewskl, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts
responsibility for the maintenance of the parking area at Orient Point, to
the east of Route 25 and south of the concession building, after the New
York State Department of Transportation completely repairs and resurfaces
the entire area.
.-Vote ' of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, CoUncilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
12.-Mo~ed by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs Supervisor Thomas Wickham to execute a change order between
the Town and Avey Electric Inc., at a net increase of $1,925.00 to the
contract with Avey Electric, to accomplish certain electrical lighting
corrections at Town Hall, all in accordance with the recommendations of
Daniel Karpen, consultant' for the project. (Change Order No.3)
12.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
13.-.Moved by Councilman Lizewski, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs Supervisor Thomas Wickham to execute .a change order between
the Town and Avey Electric Inc., at a net increase of $1,150.00 to the
contract with Avey Electric, to accomplish certain electrical lighting
corrections at the Human Resource Center, Police Headquarters, and Town
Hall, and all in accordance with the recommendation of Daniel Karpen,
consultant for the project. (Change Order No. 2).
13.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,.
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
14.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts,
with regret, the resignation of Francis A. Thorp, member of the Southold
Town Board of Assessment Review, effective March 8, 1995, and extends
sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Thorp for the time and expertise he
devoted to his position.
14.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewskl, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
15.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Supervisor Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for one member of the
Board of Assessment Review to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of
Francis A. Thorp.
15.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Resolution 16, which would have been authorization
for our Solid Waste Coordinator to attend a seminar, ' is being withheld, as
he is not going to attend that, and we go on to number 17.
17.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby engages the
services of Andrew D. Stype, Certified Real Estate Appraiser, to conduct
an appraisal on behalf of the Land Preservation Committee on the property
of William H. Heins, 2600 Oregon Road, Mattituck, N.Y. (Tax Map
#1000-100-u,-5.1), 38.3 acres, at a fee of $1,000.00.
l~7.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
l~.-Moved by Councilman Lizewski, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs Supervisor Thomas Wickham to execute lease agreements for two
(2) Pitney Bowes 9056 copy machines for Southold Town Hall; one agreement
to include the lease/purchase buy-out by Pitney Bowes of the Kodak 90 copy
machine in the west wing of the building; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes Pitney Bowes to
remove and dispose of the IBM Iil copy machine located in the east wing of
the building.
1 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
1 .-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs Supervisor Thomas Wickham to execute a change order between
the Town and Avey Electric Inc., at a net increase of $300.00 to the
contract with Avey Electric, to accomplish certain electrical lighting
corrections at Town Hall, all in accordance with the recommendation of
Daniel Karpen, consultant for the project. (Change Order No. u,)
l~.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution Was duly ADOPTED.
~.-Moved by CounCilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Sobthold hereby authorizes
the following mOdification to the Ceneral Fund Whole Town 1995 Budget to
allocate funds for film and film processing for the Community Development
Department:
To: -.
A8660.~,.[r00.800 Film & Film Developing $ 100.00
From:
A8660.u,.100.-~00 Motor Vehicle Prts ~, Supplies $ 100.00
· -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Resolution #21 on our agenda, also, being held,
while the Board 'does a little more research into this one. Perhaps this
would be good time to break. Do I hear a motion to recess for a public
hearing?
-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Supervisor Wlckham, it was
RESOLVED that a recess be called at this time, 5:00 P.M., for the purpose
of holding a public hearing.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
RECONVENED AT 5:0~ P.M.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: We'll go back to the business part of our Town
Board meeting.
22.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
an advance fee check in the amount of $1,888.00 (94 tickets at $20.00 each,
plus a $8.00 handling fee) for the December 11 & 13, 1995 bus trips to.the
Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, New York City; said charge
to be made to A7020.4.500.420, Recreation Administration, Youth Program
Instructors; check made payable to Radio City Music Hall.
22.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
23.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following increases for the following part-time Fishers Island Ferry
District employees, effective March 156, 1995, all in accordance with the
recommendation of the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry
District:
Name Present Rate New Rate
David Bennett $6.40 $6.60
Donald Casava nt 8.00 8.24
Shane Clarke 6.40 6.50
Monica Doucette 7.50 7.75
Michael Gelman 7.00 7.21
Matthew Gural 5.86 6.04
Lawrence Keating 5.90 6.10
Timothy Keating 6.40 7.98
Daniel King 5.75 6.10
David Kopij 5.75 5.95
Jesse Marshall 5.75 5.95
Anthony Mirabelli 7.75 7.98
Richard Niedojadlo 6.55 6.75
Peter Peilegrino 5.75 5.95
Steven Rianhard 5.75 5.95
Carl Roth 6.00 6.18
Wilfred Szalkowski 7.75 7.98
23 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Oliva,
24.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for a part-time Clerk
Stenographer in the Supervisor's Office, 17-1/2 hours per week, $7.25 per
hour.
24.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
25.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following modification to the General Fund Whole Town 1995 Budget to
appropriate funds for drinking water in the Justice Court:
To:
A1110.u,.200.u,.. Justices, Water $ 160.00
From:
Al110.4.100.200 Justices, Law Books $ 160.00
25.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
26.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following modification to the General Fund Whole Town 1995 Budget to
establish an account with NYSERNET to access database via the Internet
as needed by the Accounting & Finance Department:
To:
A1310.4.600.600 Accounting & Finance $ 250.00
Dues & Subscriptions
From:
A1310.4.500.100 Accounting & Finance $ 250.00
Bond Counsel
26 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOP3'ED.
27.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Supervisor Wick~am, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the following modifications to the General Fund Whole Town 1995 Budget:
POLICE:
To:
A3120.2.300. 100 Automobile $ 5,198.00
A3120.4.400.800 Photo Service $ 1,000.00
From:
A3120.4.600.200 Police Officer Training $ 6,198.00
(Moneys budgeted for police officer training is for costs of enrollment
into training sessions. The major costs for training is in personnel
services and cannot be charged to the training line)
BAYCONSTABLE'.'
To:
A3130.2.300.300 Boat Engines $ 375.00
From:
A3130.4.100.200 Gasoline & Oil $ 375.00
JUVENILE AIDE BUREAU:
To:
A3157.4.400.600
A3157.4.400. 650
From:
A3157'.4.400.650 Vehicle & Maintenance $ 129.00
27.~Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Typewriter Maintenance
Dues & Subscriptions
$ 79.00
$ 50.00
28.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby creates the
position of part-time Ordinance Inspector, salary to be commensurate with
experience; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk
to advertise for resumes for the position of part-time Ordinance Inspector.
28.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend , Supervisor Wickham. No: Councilman Lizewski
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
29.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Linda L. Tatum as a School Crossing Guard, effective immediately, at a
salary dependent upon the crossing ($22.71 to $30.66 per day).
29.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewskl, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
30.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Joseph B. Bokina, Lawrence Shelby, and Vincent M. Vilar to the
position of Relief School Crossing Guard, effective immediately, salary
dependent upon the crossing ($~22.71 to $30.66 per day).
30.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
31 .-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby abolishes
the YMCA Site Assistance Advisory Committee, effective March 21, 1995.
31.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: I'd just like to comment, that the YMCA Site
Assistance Advisory Committee was established some time ago in the initial
stages of discussions with the YMCA. Now that 'the site is pretty well
established, the need for that committee is no longer viable.
32.~/loved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Councilwoman Ollva,
WHEREAS, the Shellfish Relay Program run by the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation accounts for about 30% of the hard
clam landed in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Governor Pataki's ' hiring freeze is preventing the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation from hiring, seasonal employees to
oversee this seasonal program; and
WHEREAS, the funds to pay these seasonal employees are provided by
private industry to the NYS-DEC resulting in no cost to the taxpayer; and
WHEREAS, a number of local businesses and individuals participate in this
program, and would be seriously impacted; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to transmit this resolution to Governor George
E. Pataki, Assemblywoman Patricia L. Acampora, Senator Kenneth P.
LaValle, and Senator Owen H. Johnson, requesting the hiring freeze be
lifted for this Shellfish Relay Program.
32. -Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
33.~Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the
proposal of Kolb Mechanical Corp., Mattituck, N..Y., in the amount of
$3,600.00, for the reconditioning of the Trane fan coil units on the first
floor and in the basement of the east and west wings of Town Hall, all in
accordance with their proposal dated March 17, 1995, and recommendation of
Daniel Karpen, consultant.
33.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
34.-Moved by Councilman Lizewski, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby reappoints
John A. Stack, Robert T. Bayley, and Valerie Marvin as members of the
Southold Town Landmark Preservation Commission, effective April 5, 1995,
for a two year term to expire on April 5, 1997; they to serve without
compensation.
34.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
35.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Ollva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to John Raynor, .Public Safety Dispatcher III and Deputy
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, and Alan Thibodeau, Deputy
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for Fishers Island, to attend the 17th
Annual National Hurricane Conference to be held at Atlantic City, New
Jersey on April 11 through 14, 1995, and the necessary expenses to the
1995 Budget; it is understood that no overtime expenses shall be incurred
due to attendance at this conference.
35 .-Vote of the ToWn Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Ollva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
36.-Moved by Councilman Townsend, seconded by Supervisor Wickham, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints
Patricia E. Conklin to the position of Clerk Typist for the Southold Town
Justice Court, from the Suffolk County De~3artment of Civil Service
Certification of Eligibles, effective March 30, 1995, at a salary of
$22,658.42 per annum.
36.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
37.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for a part-time
Computer Support Technician for the Data Processing Department, salary
commensurate with qualifications.
37.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
38.-Moved by Justice Evans, secondi~d by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for proposals for computer
equipment upgrade for the Town.
38.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
Resource Center:
To:
A6772.4.200.300
From:
A1990.4. 000.000
39.-Vote of the Town
39.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authokizes
the following 1995 Budget modification to the General Fund Whole Town to
provide for future propane purchases for cooking and heating at the Human
Programs for Aging, Propane Gas $ 10,000.00
Contingent $ 10,000.00
Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
40.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has established a detailed
budget beginning in 1995 to assist in tracking departmental expenditures, and
WHEREAS detailed budget line items require adjustments from time to time,
and
WHEREAS the Town Board has required department heads to present for
Town Board approval the appropriate budget modification before a purchase
is made which would otherwise over-expend a particular line item, and
WHEREAS it is the desire: of the Town Board to maintain it's authority on
budget requests for all interdepartmental, personal services and equipment
budget matters, and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Town Board to delegate approval of
intra-departmental contractual expense budget modifications to a lower
authority, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby delegates
the authority to the Supervisor in approving contractual expense budget
modifications within a departmental budget as requested by a department
head for amounts not to exceed $1,000.
40.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilm~;n Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED..
.SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: I'd just like to poin~ out, that by delegating to the
lower authority here, we Will avoid all of these rather routine budget
modifications, that come before the Board, now for many of them, rather
small sums of money. When we adopted the new budgeting framework last
year, with a lot more detail, it has triggered a lot of these budget
modificati.ons. The purp.ose of this resolutian is to delegate that
responsib,lity to the Supervisor, so they all don't have to come before the
Board.
41 .-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $600.00 for printing "A Guide to
Parks & Beaches on the NOrth Fork" as prepared by the Parks, Beaches &
Recreation Committee.
41 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
42.-Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Justice Evans, it was
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes
and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for resumes for a temporary
part-time Clerk Typist for the Planning Board office, 17-1/2 hours per
week, $6.82 per hour.
42.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
43.-Moved by Justice Evans, seconded' by Councilwoman Ollva, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, State Environmental Quality Review Act, and 6NYCRR Part 617.10,
and Chapter' 44 of the Code of the Town of Southold, notice is hereby given
that the Southold Town Board, in conducting an uncoordinated review of
this unlisted action, has determined the there will be no significant effect
on the environment.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Proposed "Local law in Relation to
Architectural Review", which amends Chapter 100 (Zoning) of the Code of
the Town of Southold by adding provisions for Architectural Review
Standards and an Architectural Review Committee. The proposal has been
determined not to have a significant effect on the environment because an
Environmentai Assessment Form has been submitted and reviewed and the
Town Board has concluded that no significant adverse effect to the
environment is likely to occur should the proposal be. implemented as planned.
43.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Wickham. No: Councilman Lizewski.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
44.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilman Townsend,
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 21st day of March, 1995, a proposed Local law entitled,
"A Local law in Relation to Architectural Review"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk be and hereby is directed to transmit this
proposed Local law to the Southold Town Planning Board and the Suffolk
County Department of Planning for their recommendations and reports, all in
accordance with the Southold Town Code and the Suffolk County Charter.
"A Local Law in Relation to Architectural Review: reads as follows:
A Local Law in Relation to Architectural Review
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of'~the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Chapter 100 ~Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended
as follows:
1. Section 100-252 (K) is hereby amended as follows:
Architectural features: that the architecturaFfeaturos-~f prep~--~
....... ~- ...... ~,,~ .......................... ~ .... ~ prying in
.... ~ .......... that the natural features of the site an~ sur-
roundinqs, exterior des gn and appearances of existin~ adiacent
structures, and the character of the district are evaluated in accor-
dance with the architectural standards set forth in this Chapter.
2. Section 100-254 (C) is hereby amended as follows:
When the Planning Board determines said application to be
acceptable, it shall, within ten (10) business days of such deter-
mination, distribute said application and documentation to the town,
county and state agencies having jurisdiction, for their comment.
Such-referra shall include a referral to the Architectural Review
Committee. The Architectural Review Committee shall make a
written recommendation to the Planninq Board on the site plan
within ten business days of receipt of the referral If the committee
fails to make a recommendation within this time period, the proiect
shall proceed to the Planninq Board for consideration without
comittee review.
Section 100-2.57 (Architectural Review Standards) is hereby added to
read as follows:
Site Plans shall be reviewed for conformance with the followinq criteria:
Appropriate diversity of desi.qn elements from another structure or
structures located or proposed to be located on the same street or
corner thereof and within-five hundred (500) feet of the site of thn
structure for which a site plan or building permit has been reques
ted, in respect to one ('1) or more of the followinq features of exterior
design and appearance:
(1)
(3)
Substantially identical facade, disre.qard ng color;
Substantially identical size and arran,qement of either doors,'
windows, porticos, porches or ,qara,qes or other openings or
breaks or extensions in the facade, includinq reverso
arranqements; or
Other substantially identical features such as, but not limited to,
setbacks from street lines, heights, widths, and len.qths of ele
merits of the buildin,q design and exterior materials and treaT.
ments.
Minimize or eliminate visual disccrd or dissimilarity with respect tn
other structures located or proposeC to be located on the sarra
street or a corner thereof and within five hundred (500) feet of the
site of the structure for which a buildinq permit is requested, in
respect to one (1) or more of the followinc features of exterior
design and appearance:
(1) Facade, disregard n.q color;
(2)
Size and arrangement of do'ors, windows, porticos, porches or
.qara.qes or other openih.qs, breaks or extensions in the facade;
or
(3)
Other significant desiqn features such as, but not limited to,
heights, widths and len.qths of elements, roof structures, ex
posed mechanical equipment, service and storaqe areas,
.retaining walls, landscap~n.q, signs, li.qht posts, parking areas
and fences, service and Ioadinq areas.
C
Maximize sensitivity to visual appearance and qualities of exterior
design, includi3.q with rdspect to signs, considerations of th~.
harmony of colors, or compatibility Of the proposed structure with
the terrain in which it is to be located including but not limited to,
excessive diver.qences of the heiqht or levels of any part of thn
structure from the .~rade of the terrain.
Section 100-258 (Ai'chitectural Review Committee) is hereby added
read as follows:
The Architectural Review Committee shall consist of five members
appointed by tlhe Town Board to serve at the pleasure of the Board
without compensation. If possible, the members of the Committee
shall be appointed from the following categories: two members shall
be archi-tects 6r landscape architects, one member shall be from
the Landmark.Preservation Commission, and two members shall bn
.appointed from residents o¢ each of the hamlets of the town. The
hamlet members Shall vary and shall sit only on the site plans which
are proposed in their hamlet.
The term of office of the Architect and Landmark
Preservation Commission members of the committee shall
for a one- and two-year term, respectively.
II. This Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
* Underline represents addition~.
** Strikethrough represents deletions.
44.-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman
Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Wickham. No: Councilman Lizewsk[.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
be three years, provided that those members first appointed
shall be appointed for one-,two- and three-year terms,
respectively. The hamlet members shall be appointed for
two-year terms, with the first appointments to be appointed
Oliva,
45.-Moved by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilman Townsend, it was
RESOLVED that pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation
Law, State Environmental Quality Review Act, and 6NYCRR Part 617.10,
and Chapter 4~, of the Code of the Town of Southold, notice is hereby given
that the Southold Town Board, in conducting an uncoordinated review of
this unlisted action, has determined that there will be no significant
effect on the environment.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTION: Proposed "Local Law in Relation to Site Plan
Approval", which amends Chapter .100 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of
Southold to allow the Planning Board to decide if a site plan is required
for a new use, change of use or expansion of use prior to issuance of a
building permit. The proposal has been determined not to have a significant
effect on the environment because an Environmental Assessment Form has
been submitted and reviewed and the Town Board has concluded that no
significant adverse effect to the environment is likely to occur should the
proposal be implemented as planned.
45 .-Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
~6.-MoVed by Supervisor Wickham, seconded by Councilwoman Oliva,
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of
Southold, on the 21st day of March, 1995, a proposed Local Law entitled,
"A Local Law in RelatiOn to Site Plan Approval"; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to transmit this proposed
Local Law to the Southold Town Plannln9 Board and the Suffolk County
Department of Planning for their recommendations and reports, all in
accordance with the Southold Town Code and the Suffo k County Charter.
"A Local Law in Relation Site Plan Approval" reads as follows:
A Local Law in Relation to Site Plan Approval
BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of .Southold as follows:
I. Chapter 100 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold is
hereby amended as follows:
INTENT: The intent of this cha.nge is to allow the Planning Board to
decide if a site plan is required for a new use, chan~le of use ,
change of use or expansion of use prior to issuance of a
building permit.
1. Section 100-253 (Approval of site plan required) is hei-eby
amended as follows:
A. No.b.uild|ng permit shall be issued for any structure or
building fo~' which use a site plan is required pursuant to
Chapter 100, Zoning , until a determination has been made
by the Plannln~l Bo.ard as .to whether, a site plan or an
amendment thereto Is required, and ,f required, that an
approved site development plan or approved amendment of
any such plan has been secured by the applicant from the
Planning Board and presented to the Building Inspector,
along with all necessary approvals and permits as may be
required by other public agencies.
II. This Local Law shall 'take effect upon filing with the Secretary of
State.
46.- Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman OliYa,
Councilman Townsend, Supervisor Wickham. No: Councilman Lizewski
This resolutien was dUly ADOPTED.
Moved by Justice Evans, seconded by Councilman Townsend,
WHEREAS, there was presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
on the 7th day of March, 1995, a Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in
Relation to Affordable Housing Program"; and
WHEREAS, this Local Law was referred to the Southold Town Planning Board
and the Suffolk County Charter; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on this Local Law on the 21st day of
March, 1995, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity
to be heard; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No. 5 - 1995,
which reads as follows: .
LOCAL LAW NO. 5 - 1995
A Local Law in Relation to Affordable Housing Program
'BE IT ENACTED, by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Chapter 100 (Zoning) of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby
amended as follows:
1. Section 100-51. (Definitions) is hereby amended as follows:
MODERATE-INCOME FAMILY - A family whose aggregate annual
income, including the total of all current annual income of all
family members excluding the earnTngs of working family
members under age twenty-one (21) from any source whatsoever
at the time of application for the purchase or lease of an
affordable housing unit or the purchase of an unimproved
affordable lot, does not exceed fift-y-t-h~ee theusaF~t one
hundred ninety-nine dollar-s- (-$5~,-199.-) the income
specified by resolution of the Town Board.
2. Section 100-56. (Ceneral regulations and r~quirements) is
amended as follows:
E. .Maximum sales price and monthly rent shall be set by
resolution of the Town Board as amended from time to
time.
3. Section 100-56. E. (1) (a) through (c) and Section 100-56. E. [2) (a)
through (c) are deleted in their entirety.
I1. This Local Law shall take effect upon its filing with the Secretary of
State.
* -Overstrike indicates deletions.
** Underscore indicates additions.
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: My I say something? You'll notice that the new
ordinance calls for the Board to adopt these standards by resolutions,
because they change so frequently. We're really just changing them to
reflect the cost of living. We don't have the resolution today. We could
have it at the next meeting. We could adopt it tonight with the
understanding we'll have it at the next meeting, or you could adopt them
both at the same time.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: Why don't we delay it until we actually have
the figures. I withdraw my second.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: We had the figures at the last meeting.
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: Oh yes, you have seen the figures, but we don't
have it as a resolution for you tonight.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: There's no immediacy to enact this.
TOWN CLERK TERRY' Would you want to withdraw your resolut,on.
JUSTICE EVANS: Is that what ! do, withdraw my resolution?
TOWN CLERK TERRY: And you already withdrew your second.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: That completes the resolutions, that are on our
agenda for this afternoon. This is an opportunity for the Board to listen
to any comments, or observations that anyone in the audience wouJd like to
make to us. Yes, sir? Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: Frank Carlin. i
problem in Cutchogue on Depot Lane
saying that?
understand that the church sign
has been resolved. Am I correct in
4 7 0 M^ c,
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA:
knowing that they had
applies to them.
Yes. The ZBA sent them out a notice, not
removed their off-premise sign, so it no longer
FRANK CARLIN: It should never have been issued to start with. I don't
want to make a big issue out of the thing, because it's been resolved, but
this Sign Ordinance has been studied by you people for six or seven
months, and you leave out the church, or exempt the church, I don't know
how you could have forgotten that one.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: Frank, that was always in the Code before. The
church has always had to pay. We did not change anything.
FRANK CARLIN: You mean the Code always made churches pay $50.007
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: Not $50.00, but they always had to pay
something. The minimum amount was $25.00 for a sign.
FRANK CARLIN: That's really getting down Iow in the basket, when you
start charging churches a fee for a sign to display their church services or
their masses, which is only about this wide. I think you really reached the
bottom of the barrel for that. Let me ask you another question. Talking
about signs in Southold there, and there's two ordinances coming up, fine.
Now, what you going to do about that big sign, that is pasted across the
Laurel bridge, and it says the North Fork Bank? Now, how is that going to
be covered by new ordinance plan? Can you answer that One? You're worried
about a church sign now.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: I wasn't worried about it.
FRANK CARLIN: You made an issue of it.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: I didn't make an issue of it.
FRANK CARLIN: It was in the papers, and the. whole town got upset
about it the way I understand, out of a three foot wide sign, and then
there's a sign across the bridge about ten foot wide. How you going to
handle that? Please answer that,
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Frank, there are many signs in this town.
FRANK CARLIN: Not like that one.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: There are many signs in this town,, that don't
comply with the new Code. There is going to be some significant
adjustments. I'm not going to speak tonight about any one sign, but that's~
one of the reasons that we are seeking a Code Enforcement Officer to assist
the Town in the fair and equitable application of our Code, and frankly, I
would like to begin with the n.ew Sign Ordinance. It's an important one.
The Town Board spent a lot of time working on it. We take it seriously.
We've even prepared a brochure to help people in the Town to comply with
it. We look forward to enforcing it fairly, and equitable across the Town.
FRANK CARLIN: Granted that, Tom and all four Of you, have a Sign
Ordinance providing it's done in a fair manner, reasonable, and sensible.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: I think we're together on that, Frank.
FRANK CARLIN: But, that sign there is one of the biggest signs around,
that i can see. It's been up for almost a year now, and I always wondered
how it ever got up there, and nobody could ever give me really an answer
on how it got up 'there. If it's up there in a legal way, fine, but you know
what's good for the goose is good for the gander. But, the church has been
resolved, no fees.
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: Frank, I have asked the gentleman, that was here
asking about, I asked him Jf he would, please, write a letter to the Town
Board requesting that the Code be changed, that there would be no fees
designated for church signs. He has not done so as yet.
FRANK CARLIN: Because it's very simple to just write an amendment.
The Board knows the problem. Just sit down and write an amendment
adding it to your Sign Ordinance making churches exempt. It's as simple as
that. You people been changing the Zoning in Southold since you!ye been
elected. What's wrong with writing a little amendment to the Zoning Code
Sign, excepting churches. You don't have to wait for somebody to write
you a letter. You know the problem.. To me, I think, again, it's straight
from the barrel, you have to charge churches in this town $50.00 for a
sign. It's a disgrace, and it's disgrace all over the North and South Fork
are laughing at us.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Would anyone else like to address the Board? Mr.
Flynn?
F.M. FLYNN: I'm F.M. Flynn, resident of Southold, and I have a bit of
a question about this Enforcement Officer,. that proposed. Will he act on
his own initiative, or would he have to wait for complaints filed by
residents?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM" I'd tike to respond to that. A combination of both
is not all one, nor all the other, but I'd like to defer to .our Town
Attorney under who's authority we wish this person to function. Would you
like to add anything?
TOWN ATTORNEY DOWD: I agree with you 100%, Tom. It will be both.
F.M. FLYNN: In other words, he will have the authority and the
instruction to report every violation of ordinances that observes in this
town to issue citation or whatever?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: We intend to cast the net widely, Frank, but you
and I both know, that there are an enormous number of violations out there.
To say tonight, that this person has got to go out, and dig out every single
one of them, and bring them all up before the Town, I'm under the illusion
that that's really possible, but I intend that the Town Board in a fair
equitable, broad based way, that it may not be particular people, or
particular areas, and that the person does take some initiative, and doesn't
simply sit back, and wait for calls.
F.M. FLYNN: In as much as we're in agreement as to the massive abuses
that exist in this town, isn't it indicated that you have a full-time,
rather then a part-time Ordinance Officer?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Yes. In fact this is a matter of some frustration to
me, and to many of us on the Board. We've been trying to find a full-time
person. We even put it in our Budget for this year. We interviewed. We
have gone through all of the steps Civil Service requires. We even
identified a person, who we thought would work out well. Unfortunately
when it came down to finally e.xcepting and negotiating a position with us,
she decided she wasn't prepared to work for us after all. We weren't
satisfied that the caliber of the other candidates exactly matched our
needs. This is a very important position, and when we were faced with a
choice of finding a person, that really met what we need, we 'decided not to
hire a person that we weren't completely confident with. Instead we have
given back the list to Civil Service. We've said, let's begin, because it
takes a long time to initiate another search through Civil Service, it would
take us months and months to get on with it. We said, we will do that, we
will continue to try to find the right person for a full-time position, but
meanwhile let's get started with a part-time position.
F.M. FLYNN: My final question, where does this figure $18.75 an hour
come from, and are fringe benefits included or not?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: It comes from $34,000 and some dollars divided by
52 weeks, divided by 7 hours.
F.M. FLYNN: Where does the $34,000 figure come?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM:
Inspector.
The $34,000 is the figure for an Ordinance
F.M. FLYNN: This is a Civil Service?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Yes, and if it's a full-time position. That does not
include benefits, and that is the first step, the lowest step, the ehtry
level.
F.M. FLYNN: Thank you.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Is there anyone else in the audience, who would
like to address the Town Board ~onight?
'COUNCILMAN LIZEWSKI: I'd like to answer that sign on that railroad
trestle. I believe that railroad trestle belongs to Long Island Railroad,~ or
the MTA, and ! think that's where the problem 'is. It's a jurisdictional
problem of who really owns that trestle. I believe that trestle, the North
Fork Bank rented that space from the MTA, and I don't believe it belongs
to the Town, or I don't think the TOwn has jurisdiction over it.
FRANK CARLIN: I was waiting for somebody to bring that up at the
Board meeting. It made my day. It's owned by the MTA. It's owned by
the Long Island Railroad. It's private property, right? Okay, now, twenty
feet on inside of Route 25 is the State right-of-way. They own it, the State
right-of-way, so, why can't we then say, hey, that's not the Town
property, why can't I have the sign there? It's not owned by the Town. It's
owned by the State. Now, if that's owned by the railroad, I own my own
house, it's not owned by the Town, so do I have obey to the Town Zoning
Code?
COUNCILMAN LIZEWSKI: The State does have some control over their
roadway. The Winery signs, that were put on our roads, were okayed by
the State.
FRANK CARLIN: That was a gift by Governor Cuomo.
COUNCILMAN LIZEWSKI: It was still done by the State.
FRANK CARLIN: Where I am, Joe, it's twenty foot on each side of the
Main Road is a rightmof~way by the State. So, why can't I put a sign Out
there? Then the Code` Enforcement Inspector comes along and says, take that
sign down. Wait a minute, that's not on Town property, that's on State
property. It's a technicality, right? It's not on Town property, It's on
State property, Think about it. Think about it.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Is there anyone else in the'audience who would like
to address the Board this evening?
RUDY BRUER: My name is Rudy Bruer. I'm President : of
Greenport-Southold Chamber of Commerce, and unfortunately I wasn't able to
make it, when you spoke on the Architectural Board, though the Chamber
took that up on a vote, and it was voted to oppose it, and I was wondering
if you could further comment on what the Architectural Review Board willl be
doing?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Would anyone on the Board like to do that, or
shall I start? Why don't I start, and other members of the Board can fill
in? Under the TOwn Code of the Town of Southold the Planning Board has
architectural review responsibilities, and is expected to discharge them in
ruling on site Plan, and other matters before it. The Planning Board has
come to us, and has said, they really don't feel that they have the capacity
to do that part of their job properly. They need help, but they recognized
that there is a down side to establishing a whole other architectural review
panel, a panel that has full authority to act as many other towns and
village do. So, they'Ve come up~ a compromise recommendation. The
compromise is to establish a Committee, which works on an advisory basis to
the Planning Board. The Planning Board still has that responsibility. They
haven't delegated to another Board, but they've asked to put in place an
advisory committee to help review the different applications. Now, mindful
of the concern that the public has about' delays, and the possibility of yet
another layer of bureaUcracy, just extending things out, they and we
agreed to a provision in this, and I'll have to dig through it to find it,
but the provision basically says, the Architectural Review Committee shall
make a written recommendation to the Planning Board on the Site Plan within
ten business days of receipt of the referral, and in the event that it fails
to act within ten days, the Planning Board goes ahead, and makes it's
recommendation in the absence of it. In other words, the whole thing is not
held hostage to this step coming from the Advisory Committee. It only
applies to Site Plan questions. It is not to residential development.
RUDY BRUER: You said that the Planning Board did not have the
expertise, or the time?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: I think what I said was, the Planning Board said,
that they!re facing difficulty doing this, that they don't feel that they
have the full range of expertise. As a matter of fact, the constitution of
this committee has been recommended in a way that would give considerable
representation to the different villages or hamlets of the town, and I'1I
just read this briefly. The Architectural Review Committee shall consist of
five members appointed by the Town Board to serve at the pleasure of the
Town Board without compensation. If possible, the members of the Committee
shall be appointed from the following categories, two members Shall be
architects or landscape architects, one member shall be from the Landmark
Preservation Commission, and two members shall be appointed from residents
of each of the hamlets of the town. The hamlet members shall vary, and
shall sit only on the site plans which are proposed for their hamlets.
RUDY BRUER: How does this normal everyday Joe have the expertise to,
if the Planning Board doesn't? My question is, you have two architects in
there, you have a person from the Landmark Preservation who presumably
would have some knowledge about architecture. How does two, or three, to
have any knowledge on architecture?
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Joe?
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I'll take this, probably because Joe Lizewski
doesn't want to comment on it, although he had input in this area. it was
his concern that the business community be represented, and that there be
some atte.m, pt t.o try to get someone from that community, and that was
familiar w.th neighborhood wherein the project was being undertaken, to get
some local expertise involve. So, that's where that came from. I gather you
said it was a rotating, thing.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM; I think your question was, if the Planning Board
doesn't have a lot of expertise, where is the ordinary citizen in the town
going to get it? I'm not sure I can answer that. I'm not an architect
myseJf, but I~11 say this, it's. my understanding that the Planning Board and
this advisory committee is not just sitting up on a dais somewhere to rule,
but to assist applicants, to meet with them, to talk to them, and to make
their expertise available to applicants to, basically, help them in this
process. So, it's not just sitting back, and holding things back, but it"s
trying to assist people to come UP with plans that are readily approvable.
RUDY BRUER: Why not just have it streamlined, where you can just have
strictly people who are knowledgeable, and not have Joe Blow, who has to
learn what's going on.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: You've heard this said of attorneys, that some
things are too important to leave just to attorneys. I think the same
argument could be made for architects. It's important to have some
reflection of what the hamlet, and the people of the villages want, and some
sense of community, and not have an overly professional, sort of view.
RUDY BRUER: I mean, the main thing with the Chamber membership seem
to complain about this, was that it was just adding another layer of
bureaucracy, just by requiring something to be put out in three days
doesn't necessarily mean it's not a layer of bureacracy. I mean, you can
have..somebody says they didn't dot the T right on the application, then it
goes next month.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: That is a concern, and I think all of us on the
Board are very sensitive to it. We did see the recommendation of the
Chamber. We are concerned about it. There is no new fee put in place, and
there is no new part of the process that involves a new application to a new
body. It still goes to the Planning Board, and it still is going to be
reported out by the Planning Board, but the Planning Board can reach over
to this committee for advise to assist it, and it should result in a
streamline approach, rather than a detour. I think this Board will be
concerned that it really will function in that manner. We'll watch it.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: I'd like to point out that we just scheduled the
hearing.
TOWN CLERK TERRY: No.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND: We haven't scheduled t~e hearing yet. At
some point we will do that, and then it will become a point of debate. You
will certainly have an opportunity to discuss your objections, and we will
take it, and that's what we will base our decision on. I think it's been
demonstrated in this community from the Task Force, and some other people,
that there is enough interest in this thing to bring it before that forum.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Is there anyone else? Mr. Flynn?
F.M. FLYNN: F. M. Flynn, again. A short rema'rk that would collateral
to Mr. Carlin's remark, followed by a question. I've had considerable
experiences with various right-of-ways. I'm not familiar with the dedicated
road of Route 25, but if it should be even close to the twenty-five foot on
each side, as Mr. Carlin stated, I would suggest that perhaps the first
year of the Enforcement Officer's time be dedicated to clearing up the
various intrusions on the State right-of-way that exists throughout this
town. Again, I don't know the exact width of the right-of-way, and I
presume some of the maps in the Planning Department may indicate this.
But, at any rate, there's no question that people presume on that
right-of-way, and use it for commercial purposes throughout the town.
Thank you.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Would anyone else like to address the Board today?
Mr. Carlin?
FRANK CARLIN: I think I said twenty feet, twenty feet, and I want to
make it clear that I'm not against the North Fork sign being up there, but
I'm against how it got up there compared to making a big fuss about that
church sign. That'S what I'm trying to compare. Compare a church sign
this wide with a sign that's as wide as that whole wall there. That's what
I'm complaining about, and using as an example, see? But, again, it's
something to think about. On State property the Town should have no
control in my opinion. Maybe I'm wrong, but on State property the Town
doesn't own it, so how can they control it. Same with your house, they
don't own your house, how can they control your property? We're not in a
Communist country now. We're in America. Freedom.
SUPERVISOR WlCKHAM: Any other comments, that people would like to
make to the Board tonight? (No 'response.) If not, I'1t turn to the Board.
COUNCILMAN TOWNSEND; I'd like to make a comment about a resolution,
that did not appear on the agenda tonight. It has to do w;ith the Police
situation. You know, last November Greenport dissolved their Police
Department, and I suspect that it passed the referendum for two reasons.
First, there was a financial reason, which, of course, was of significance
to the village, and you've all read about the recent tax rebate on that.
Secondly, was the issue of the efficiency of that department, the
effectiveness of that department, and the, you know, all the newspaper
reports, and so forth, that everybody is very familiar with about different
members in that department. At that time, the Town realized it had a
responsibility to hire those officers from that department. That's something
that Civil Service gives us very little flexibility in. For a variety of
reasons, we have decided that we're going to oppose hiring several people
from that department. I don't want to characterize why, but we're not
going to do that. We do want to hire the majority of that department. We
feel that they served faithfully, with distinction, and sometimes in the
face of significant adversity. None the less, this Board has not been able
to agree on when to do that. We agree that we're going to do that, Because
of the situation with Civil Service, we've been told that we should wait, we
should do this. We've hired an attorney to help us with Civil Service. My
feeling is that the time to bite the bullet is long past. Economically it
does not make a difference to the Town. Actually we probably would save
money by hiring these people. They've agreed to work for us for
approximately half of what they were making before, an entry level basis.
Right now we're paying a tremendous amount of overtime, and then there's
also a possible government grant, that would help us with new police
officers. In my opinion, there's a moral question here. A lot of these
people have now lost their benefits, and I think that we should get on the
stick, and do it, and I'm very sorry that this Board has not seen fit to do
this, and that was discussed today in Executive Session.
SUPERVISOR WlCKHAM: Thank you, Joe. Ruth?
COUNCILWOMAN OLIVA: As you know we're in the process of developing a
Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan for the Town, and the State has given
us two $25,000 grants. One for a Harbor Management Program, and for an
Erosion Control Study Program. The consultants, that we have hired, have
been working quite diligently. They have been out here interviewing a lot of
people. They looked at the bluffs. They've looked at the different creeks.
.They've looked at the different marinas, and they will be presenting the
draft recommendations next Tuesday, March 28th, at 7:30 here in the main
hall. We would love to have as many people come out to hear their
presentation. They will have copies for everybody, that you can review it,
and come back again on April 20th 'to give us your comments. So, I'm
looking for as many people to come out, that have any questions, or
comments, or suggestions, for marinas, or erosion control.
FRANK CARLIN: Just a quick one, now that Joe brought up the Police
Department. I would make a suggestion now. Being that the Southold Police
took over Greenport Police Department, that any tickets given out by the
Southold Police for traffic violations, or fines, go to Southold, not
Greenport Village, being that we took over the Police Department. Any
traffic violations given out, or speeding, given out by the Southold Police,
any kind of violation fines go to Southold Town, not the Village of
Greenport, being that they have no more Police Department.
SUPERVISOR WICKHAM: Thank you, Frank. Anyone else want to make any
observations? (No response.) I would just like to bring the audience up to
date regarding the developments with the YMCA. You may recall at the last
meeting of the Town Board, the Board approved by resolution to make
available a small port~on of the Tasker Park for the establishment of a
full facility branch with a swimming pool, etc. On the 9th of March I was
invited to address the Executive Committee of the governing board of the
Long Island YMCA, which adopted unanimously a recommendation to move
ahead with that establishment here. A week ago tomorrow, that was last
Wednesday, the full Board of the YMCA of Long Island met, took it up, and
basically adopted the same resolution. There was a question, and will
continue to be a question whether the Peconic location is a viable one
financially, and the Long Island YMCA has said that they accept the Town's
offer with appreciation, and they're going to continue to do a more detailed
economic analysis to be certain that, that is financially viable, and we'll
also look at other sites further west in the town, in the event that the
Peconic one isn't, as a possible alternative. But, I'm quite ehthusiastic.
think we'll be seeing more them, as the Y begins to establish a fund raising
drive based on a grass roots effort to collect up to one and a half million
dollars from private subscription here, with some assistance from utslde,
O '
but they to manage this fund, that enable the facility to actually take
root, and to be built here in the Town. With that, I think our meeting can
be brought to a close.
Moved by Councilwoman Oliva, seconded by Supervisor Wickham, it was
RESOLVED thai the Town Board meeting be and hereby is adjourned at 5:50
P.M.
Vote of the Town Board: Ayes: Justice Evans, Councilwoman Oliva,
Councilman Townsend, Councilman Lizewski, Supervisor Wickham.
This resolution was duly ADOPTED.
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