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Town Hall. 53095 Main Road
P.O. Box 1179
Telephone Southold, New York 11971
(516) 765-1801 S6
SOUTHOLD TOWN
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MEETING - TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 1997
MINUTES
Present were: John Stack, Erich Haesche, Ralph Williams, John Greene,
Deborah Winsor and Bob Kassner
The commission welcomed John Greene, the new member of the committee.
John asked if each member could introduce themselves and give a little
bit of their background, which they did.
A motion was made by Ralph Williams and seconded by Deborah Winsor
to accept the minutes of the April 8, 1997 meeting. All were in favor.
The next meeting of the Landmark Preservation Commission is scheduled
for Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at 7:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Ralph Williams and seconded by John Stack to
nominate Deborah Winsor as chairperson of the Landmark Preservation
Commission. Deborah agreed to accept the nomination and all were in
favor. Therefore; the Landmark Preservation Commission would like to
recommend to the Town Board that Deborah Winsor be appointed as
chairperson of the commission.
Lester/Storrs House - John Stack read the definition of a landmark from
Chapter 56 of the code to the commission. Landmark - Any place, site,
structure or building which has historical value or aesthetic interest by
reason of its antiquity or uniqueness of architectural design or as part
of the development, heritage or cultural characteristics of the town,
county or nation. This house definitely has historical value. Ralph
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suggested contacting the owners and have them resubmit further
information. John Stack will make an appointment to inspect this
house on Wednesday, June 18, 1997.
The commission received a letter from the National Alliance of Preservation
Commission re: extending the historic rehabilitation tax credit to home-
owners. Deb will send a letter to them in support of the bill.
Old Business: Fort Corchaug - Bob Kassner stated it is a done deal. the
contracts have been signed.
Erich spoke to the owner of the Cleaves-Kuester House in Laurel regarding
the signage for her house. Erich will check on obtaining frames for the
signage.
The commission would like to thank Ralph for a fine job in representing the
Landmark Preservation Commission on a recent televised talk show with
Supervisor Jean Cochran.
With no further business to be conducted, a motion was made by Bob Kassner
and seconded by John Stack to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
)oycle M. Wilkins
Secretary