MINUTES OF THE JUNE 9,2005 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF POQUOTT HELD AT VILLAGE HALL AT 7:00 P.M.

Present Mayor Barbara Donovan, Trustees Carol Castillo, Carol Lane,Sandra Nicoletti, Christine Vitkun, also present Village Attorney Peter Sverd and 9 residents.

PUBLIC HEARING ON LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2005-Amendments to definitions and regulations governing accessory buildings, structures, sheds and detached garages within the “A”, “B”, and “C” zoning districts of the village

The Clerk read the proposed Local Law 1 of 2005, discussion followed after which grammatical corrections were made and the floor was opened to public comment.

1. Resident—Page 1 of 2.1 the definition needs to be corrected.
2. Resident—although the Board did a wonderful job on this proposed law it doesn’t address materials to be used in construction.
3. Resident—what is the difference between a shed and a structure? Ans. height and square footage.
4. Resident—does this apply to new buildings only? Ans. Yes.

A motion to close the public hearing was made by C. Castillo.

BUSINESS MEETING

The Mayor requested approval of the following appointments; Ron LaVita as Associate Justice and Peter Sverd as Village Prosecutor. Approval was granted on a motion by C. Vitkun, seconded by S. Nicoletti, Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, Nay 0.

OTHER BUSINESS

1. A call was received from a resident regarding a fallen tree. The tree was removed by Norse Tree Service.
2. Sand Replenishment—should be completed by the end of June.
3. Special parking permits have been conflicting. After discussion the Board determined that the form needs to be revised to better cover the requests.
4. Codification—an appointment will be made with the company for a meeting re; code overhaul.

NEW BUSINESS

1. A motion to adopt Local Law 1 of 2005Amendment to Local law 17 was made by C. Vitkun, seconded by C. Lane, Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, Nay 0.
2. Speed humps—discussion ended with the question of specifications and ability of the village to implement. Further discussion will be done in the future.
3. Infrastructure Petition—the board was apprised of a petition by some residents re; Belgian block replacement. The board reviewed options and determined that a review of village records was needed to ascertain responsibility of the Belgian blocks. It was mentioned that for certain Campo houses the Belgian block was a contract requirement.
4. The clerk read to the Board a request by K. Thayer for use of Walnut Park on June 23, 2005. Permission granted on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane, Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane. S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, Nay 0.
5. The clerk read a request from M. Wuertz to use California Park on July 9 th.After discussion re; conditions the request was granted on a motion by C.Castillo, seconded by C. Vitkun, Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B.Donovan, Nay 0.
6. The village has ordered computers, however it was not possible to put them on the charge card due to a low credit limit. After discussion a motion to have the credit line increased to 5 thousand was made by C. Castillo, seconded by C. Lane, Aye C. Castillo, C. Lane, S. Nicoletti, C. Vitkun, B. Donovan, Nay 0.

CORRESPONDENCE

1. Open space conference Riverhead 6/21.
2. TVCT letter re; easement.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

1. Resident—TVCT has been approached and Peconic Land Trust will make an appointment for a site visit.
2. Resident—what were the criteria and the number selected for beach guards? Ans. The village received 12 applications and hired five from those applications.
3. Resident—Port Jefferson will be celebrating their new harbor park on Saturday 6/11/05.

A motion to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. was made by C. Vitkun.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD, VILLAGE CLERK

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ACCEPTED