MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 25, 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, Sandra Nicoletti, absent Trustees Carol Lane, Christine Vitkun, also present Village Attorney Peter Sverd and 3 residents.

Minutes of the July 5, 2005 meeting were approved as corrected on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by S. Nicoletti, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan.

Minutes of the July 14, 2005 meeting were approved as corrected on a motion by S. Nicoletti, seconded by C. Castillo, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan.

Minutes of the July 28, 2005 meeting were approved as corrected on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by S. Nicoletti, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan.

TREASURERS REPORT

After discussion the Treasurer’s Report was accepted on a motion by S. Nicoletti, seconded by C. Castillo, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan.

REPORT OF OFFICERS, COMMISSIONERS AND COMMITTEES

Carol Castillo—Trustee for Roads, Road sides and Parks

• Trustees Park—2 sprinkler heads replaced—hole in tennis court needs to be addressed.
• Walnut Park—the hose connections need to be replaced.
• Roads—a meeting with the Roads Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to discuss roads should be set up.

COMMENTS

• Resident—the Board is doing a good job—gate closing at California Park has reduced nighttime noise.

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

• Public Safety—residents have been complaining about the communications problems. Coverage issue discussed as to hiring more P/T or going to F/T.

COMMENTS

• Resident—perhaps the village should consider contract help for F/T to eliminate the benefits costs. Ans. The village will research the issue.

Christine Vitkun—Trustee for Finance, Village Hall & Waste Management (report by mayor)

• General Code—contract ready to be signed—total cost $14665.00 Approval for Mayor to sign was given on a motion by C. Castillo, seconded by S. Nicoletti, Aye C. Castillo, S. Nicoletti, B. Donovan.
• Waste Management—Commissioner is doing a great job; several minor problems have been handled.
• Grants—Homeland Security fund should be available. This will be researched.

COMMENTS — none.

PERMITS— Discussion on reported illegal carport ended with a decision that a summons should be issued rather than have the property owner apply for a permit after the fact.

The village has received a letter from the owner of 5 Osprey Lane to reconsider the denial of the permit for the garage. The Village Attorney was asked to review the letter and documentation to respond to the writer. C. Castillo stated that she would have to recuse herself from any discussions or decisions on this matter.

OTHER BUSINESS

• Correction of title for R. Parrish—Commissioner of Drains and Environment is correct title.
• ZBA—discussion on members 5 or 7—hold for business meeting to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS

• Local law 2 of 2005—discussion, hold for business meeting to discuss further.
• Resolution—the Board approved the resolution to request that Suffolk County approve the Legislature resolution # 1647 of 2005.

COMMENTS

• Resident—is J. Lane still handling harbor items? Yes.

The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. on a motion by C. Castillo.

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JOSEPH NEWFIELD, VILLAGE CLERK

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APPROVED