MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 27,2005 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF POQUOTT HELD AT 7:00 P.M. AT VILLAGE HALL.

Present Mayor Barbara Donovan, Trustees Carol Castillo, Sandra Nicoletti, Christine Vitkun, absent Trustee Stephen Matthews, also present Village Attorney Peter Sverd and 7 residents.

The minutes of the December 16,2004 meeting were accepted as corrected on a motion by C. Vitkun, seconded by C. Castillo, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan , Nay 0.

Treasurers Report (copy attached)

The Treasurers report was accepted as read on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Vitkun, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, Nay 0.

After discussion it was determined that a transfer from contingency to A3120.4 for $14,000.00 was needed, a motion to transfer the funds was made by C. Vitkun, seconded by C. Castillo, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, Nay 0.

REPORTS OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONERS AND COMMITTEES

Stephen Matthews, Trustee for Environment & Shore Lines (reported by B. Donovan)

DRAINS—meetings are ongoing with engineers and marine science group on a comprehensive plan for drains on Washington Street. The drains for the Van Brunt triangle should be installed in the spring.

LI SOUND WATERBOURNE—the Broadwater project has been in the forefront for everyone. The consensus is against the LPG platform project. Future discussions will be monitored by the village.

HARBOR & MOORINGS— J. Lane reported that he had attended the last meeting of the committee ( 1/11/2005). The reorganization of the Harbor Masters office is ongoing . The sailing school is looking for a new location in the harbor.

COMMENTS – none

Carol Castillo, Trustee for Roads, Roadsides & Parks

ROADS—nothing new

ROADSIDES—nothing new

COMMENTS

• Resident—the fence on Van Brunt was repaired by local residents.

Sandra Nicoletti, Trustee for Public Safety & Van Brunt Manor Beach

PUBLIC SAFETY—after discussions with SCPD-COPE it was determined that we would get some coverage by COPE units to assist in traffic violations. It is also a possibility we will be able to borrow a SMART unit (speed monitor information sign) to install on Washington Street to advise drivers of their speeds.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS—fire hydrants throughout the village need to be dug out when it snows. Residents adjacent to hydrants are responsible for digging them out for fire safety issues. The hydrants need red metal flags installed to designate them easily in case of being buried in snow.

VANBRUNT BEACH—a float has washed up on the beach.

COMMENTS-none

Christine Vitkun, Trustee for Finance & Village Hall

WEBSITE—the corrections on the building permit application on the website are still in the works.

GRANTS—a grant for planning funding for the Storm Water Phase II is being prepared.

COMMENTS-

1) Resident—can other permits be added to the website for download? Ans. Yes.

PLANNING BOARD---The Planning Board met on January 18 to discuss the Tsunis dock application; additional information was requested of the applicant.

PERMITS --- a question was raised on P.O.D. units and their place in the building code.

OTHER BUSINESS

• Injury Claim—in the hands of the insurance company.
• Resident or Landlord—only residents qualify for village services re; moorings & parking stickers.
• D.E.C.—the clerk was asked to contact D.E.C. for a report on the Tinker Bluff infractions.
• Covenants & Restrictions—the village attorney will review for our legal position and enforcement.
• Handy man—hiring has been done.
• LIPA—changes still being made to settlement agreement. A copy of the changes will be sent with a cover letter to the LIPA and Keyspan chairs.

NEW BUSINESS

• Abandoned articles- The dinghy and bikes will be auctioned off on April 23,2005.

CORRESPONDENCE

• Letter on vector control (spraying) – give to J. Kagel
• Package on grant for Storm Water Planning Grant—give to C. Voorhis.
• State Comptroller letter re; revoking surcharge fees.
• NYCOM meeting info on Albany meeting.
• Letter on mandated services- give to L. Mitchell.
• Letter on Cablevision breakfast—Deputy Clerk to attend.
• Notice of public hearing 2/8/05 North Shore Heritage Committee.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Resident—the Village Roster is outdated—Ans.-New roster is in the process of being completed.
• Resident—the building renovation project is not in the budget—Ans.-a new category will be added.

A motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss a salary increase for an employee was made by S. Nicoletti.

EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES

The board discussed an increase for officer Mark Viseckas of $.50 per hour. After discussion the increase was approved. Session adjourned on a motion by C. Vitkun.

A motion to increase the salary of Mark Viseckas by $.50 per hour effective 1/31/2005 was made by S. Nicoletti, seconded by C. Castillo, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, nay 0.

The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. on a motion by C. Vitkun.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD VILLAGE CLERK

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ACCEPTED