MINUTES OF THE MARCH 24,2005 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, Carol Lane, Christine Vitkun, Village Attorney Peter Sverd and 7 residents. Absent Sandra Nicoletti

The minutes of the February 10, 2005 meeting were accepted as written on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane- Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, , B. Donovan- Nay 0.

The minutes of the February 24, 2005 meeting were accepted as corrected on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane- Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, , B. Donovan- Nay 0.

The Mayor appointed C. Castillo as interim Deputy Mayor.

The Building Inspector, S. Alessi, distributed communications received from the Village Engineers, Village Attorney and residents regarding the Caggiano building permit for the “tree house” to the board for review. Discussion followed.

TREASURERS REPORT (attached)

After discussion on contingency transfers, the board approved the report as presented on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane.

Carol Castillo Trustee for Roads, Roadsides and Parks

ROADSIDES—the landscape contract has been renewed for the 2005-2006 fiscal year.

ROADS & SIGNS—Pothole listing has been done but requires a map to indicate location of potholes. Replacement stop signs have been installed. The Drains Grants have been extended until 12/2006

COMMENTS

1. Resident—the stop sign at Van Brunt & Shore needs to be replaced. Ans. Will be done.
2. Resident—a tree at the entrance to California Park was cut back severely. Ans. Asplund Tree Service cut it back while doing work for LIPA.
3. Resident—can the landscape contractor do some fill work on Van Brunt Manor Road? Ans. This will be discussed with the contractor.
4. Resident—heard that Verizon will be doing work in the village. Ans. Discussions are being held to ascertain just what Verizon intends to do.

Sandra Nicoletti Trustee for Public Safety & Van Brunt Manor beach (absent)

PUBLIC SAFETY—meeting for March was cancelled. Two new officers have been hired.

COMMENTS

1. Resident—the float on Van Brunt Manor Beach may be moved soon.
2. Resident—a special thank you to J. Lane for raking Van Brunt Manor Beach.

Carol Lane Trustee for Environment & Shore Lines

HARBOR & MOORING— J. Lane reported that the 3/16/05 public meeting of the Harbor advisory committee was well attended. Discussion was held on new fees for non-Brookhaven residents, exempting organizations. There was also discussion on the shell fish project and non-harvest areas in Port Jefferson Harbor and the effect on Poquott mooring areas. The board after discussion asked that a map of the village mooring area be sent to Brookhaven.

ENVIRONMENT— discussion on cell towers

STORM WATER PHASE II—inter-municipal discussions underway for grant monies.

COMMENTS—none

Christine Vitkun Trustee for Finance, Village Hall & Waste Management

GRANTS—research done on several possible grants, however nothing pertains to the village.

WEBSITE—expansion of the site is only limited by cost. Our forms can be added to the site for resident download.

COMMENTS—none

PLANNING BOARD

The chair will discuss the Tsunis application with the engineer. A response on the Bunici application is required.

ZBA- no comments

OTHER BUSINESS

1. The clerk was asked to have notices put in the media for an auction 4/23/05 for the car, dinghy and bicycles.
2. BUDGET – 2005-2006 discussion and spread sheet up to 2010 reviewed. Infrastructure needs long range planning. The Auditor will charge $4300.00 for the year end audit. Contract approved on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane- Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan- Nay 0. It was determined that a meeting to finalize the budget would be required before the public hearing. A date of March 31, 2005 was selected and will be made public.
3. LIPA settlement—discussion.

Minutes of March 24, 2005 continued

1. Dock Law—retroactive to existing dock owners conformity. Letters to be sent to existing dock owners asking for compliance.
2. A tickler should be put in the clerks files for notification of dock float removal next fall.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. SCVOA annual meeting 5/12/2005

COMMENTS

1. Resident—the building Inspector was discussing structures, perhaps these should be addressed by the board.
2. Resident—attended the budget discussions and the future planning is refreshing.
3. Resident—perhaps our Emergency Preparedness project qualifies for the Project Recognition Award.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 P.M. on a motion by C. Lane.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD, VILLAGE CLERK

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ACCEPTED