HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/23/1995 Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
Telephone `' ` P.O. Box 1179
(516) 765-1801 Southold, New York 11971
SOUTHOLD TOWN
LANDMARK PRESERVATION COMMISSION RECEIVED
MAY 2 G 9995
Landmark Minutes
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May 23, 1995
1 . The meeting started at 7:35 p.m. . Valerie Marvin was excused.
2. A motion was made by Ralph Williams and seconded by Bob Kassner
to accept the Minutes of the April 27, 1995 meeting. All were in
favor. The next meeting of the commission is scheduled for Thursday,
June 15, 1995 at 7:30 p.m.
3. Status of Recruiting. To date, we have not received any resumes.
The members will try to solicit some candidates for the vacancy on
the commission and bring the names to the next meeting.
4. 1995 Awards Status and Presentation will take place on Tuesday,
May 30, 1995 at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall before the regular Town Board
meeting. Approximately 20 minutes will be allotted for these present-
ations. Members of the commission will present the awards.
5. Southold Town Code Change- 56.7. Cliff Benfield met with the Town
Attorney, Laury Dowd to discuss possible changes in the Town Code
re: Landmark Preservation. She will draft the changes and it will be
presented to the Town Board at their next meeting.
6. "Carrots vs. Sticks" - It was suggested that the commission come up
with a list of the advantages and benefits of being listed on the
National, State or Town lists. Several factors to be considered are:
a. Facade easements
b. Forgiveness of building permits
c. Forgiveness of increased assessment on
improved properties
7. Educational Program Status - Bob Kassner drafted a letter that could
be sent to different groups within the Town regarding the commission's
updated educational program.
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-8. Publicity for May Awards and Landmark Designation. A news
release was made by John Stack re: the awards to be made at
the Town Board meeting on Tuesday, May 30th at 7:30 p.m.
9. 1995 Landmark Status Possibilities. The commission still has not
heard back from Mayor Kapell. Members discussed several other
houses such as that of Neb Brashich, two houses in East Marion
and a house on Marratooka La. in Mattituck.
10. A motion was made by Bob Bayley and seconded by Ralph Williams
to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. All were in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce M. Wilkins
Secretary