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Southold Town Historic Preservation Commission
December 20, 2005 Meeting Minutes
Date: Dec. 20, 2005
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Conference Room, Town Hall Southold, NY
Attendees: Jim Grathwohl, Lany Jungblut, Peg Murphy (2nd Half), Mel Phaff
and Ron Rossi. John Sepenoski, Jim Garretson and Barbara Schnitzler also
attended as guest and Scott Russell made a brief appearance.
The November minutes were approved.
Scott Russell (Supervisor Elect) made a brief appearance and announced
that he would be the Town Board liaison for 2006.
Jim mentioned that a presentation of both a historical plaque and certificate
was given at the Whitaker House on December 16.
Jim gave an update on the application for CLG status and mentioned that
there is a question on the wording in the present law with regards to the defi-
nition on how landmarks are designated. This needs to be clarified with both
the Town and the State review commission.
Two candidates (Jim Garretson and Barbara Schnitzler) for the Commission
were interviewed by the Commissioners (Peg not present) and were recom-
mended to be submitted to the Town Board for formal appointment.
Larry was recommended to be submitted to the Town Board for re-
appointment.
It was discussed with John Sepenoski to place Town Landmarks along with
the "Ben Franklin Mile Markers" on a map so that this information can be
readily accessible. John had no problems with doing this and also with work-
ing with the Commissioners on developing a Web page for the Commission.
An update on the "Building Permit' brochure was discussed and forwarded to
Luc Schlager for further processing.
Pre-permit application consultations were held with Barbara Schnitzler regard-
ing an addition to the "Old Harbor House" in New Suffolk and window modifi-
cations with Richard and Althea Travis on the "Cleasves-Kuester House in
Laurel. Both of the modifications fall within the guidelines of the preservation
law and at this time, the Commissions had no objections. Both parties will
pursue the formal permit process with the Town.
Jim mentioned that he responded to a letter Josh Horton received from the
Native American and Colonial Graves Protection Inter-tribal Historic Preserva-
tion Task Force in which Jim outlined some of the efforts made by the Town
such as the preservation of Fort Cutchaug.
Jim recommended that the Commission for the National Trust Forum at an
expense of$115 per year. This was approved by the Commissioners.
Jim also briefly discussed a project by Matt Thorenz outlining a NYS Tax
Code Proposal for the Town of Riverhead.
It was approved that the regularly scheduled meeting would remain on the 3`d
Tuesday of the month at 3 PM for 2006.
The next meeting is scheduled for 3 PM on Tuesday, January 17, 2006.