MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 14, 2008 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 Lane, Carol Castillo and Christine Vitkun.  Also present was Village Attorney Peter Sverd, Maureen Kirk, David Johnson and 3 residents.  Absent: Sandy Nicoletti

David Johnson of Coastal Steward a non profit organization has approached the village to place an oyster sanctuary 200 ft by 200 ft approximately 100 feet out on the east side of the boat ramp at California Park.  He is in the process of obtaining a grant for the project and the deadline for filing this grant is Tuesday, February 19, 2008.  As the oyster sanctuary would be located in the middle of the mooring field the Board has decided it would not be in the best interest of our village residents.

Roger Flood of the Planning Board informed the Village Board that the accessory apartment proposed law is almost ready to be presented to the Board.  They are also working on the pyramid law which is a little more difficult.  They have reviewed other villages laws and may need professional help with this proposal.  In addition, the last time a comprehensive master plan for the village was prepared was 1982.  He suggests that a new comprehensive master plan be done.  This would give the Planning Board guidance and guidelines.

Building Department:  Maureen Kirk informed the Board that there are approximately 100 open permits dating back to1987. It was determined that the Building Dept. would contact all open permits from 1/2007 for renewals.
In the minutes of 2002 the building permit was extended from 9 months to a year; however this is not reflected in our laws. General Code needs to update our Village Code.
Changes to the building permit needs to be given to Richard Parrish.
New account to hold bond money previously approved needs the signature of Christine Vitkun.

California Park:  Nothing new.

Washington Street Project-Curbing: Received report from the engineers recommending that the contractor have another laboratory perform a non-destructive test using a Windsor Probe or obtain a maintenance bond since their test did not meet the PSI requirement.  The Village Clerk to call A. Uliano & Son, Ltd and inform him of the options.

Van Brunt Manor Stormwater Project. 
The Mayor is working with the Town of Brookhaven on the grant application.
Court Grant:  No new information.
Court Clerk needs to be present to receive mail.  Not to be given to family member, Village Clerk may walk mail to court clerk’s car.
Form to be completed regarding accepting Credit Cards for payment of court fees.

Budget: Proposal for $10.00 increase in hourly fee for village attorney, currently $135.00; increase would bring hourly rate to $145.00.
Proposal for a $20.00 increase in court attendance fee for village prosecutor, currently $125.00; increase would bring rate to $145.00 per shift.
Barbara Donovan is to contact Alexander Melbardis, ESQ.  to see if he is requesting an increase in his compensation for the next fiscal year.
Clerk’s office is to contact Nelson Pope and Voorhis and request updated fee schedule for the next fiscal year.
Clerk’s office is to contact Island Design to obtain a more current reference list.
General Code: Budget line should be increased to $2,500.00.
Beautification:  Should include funds for Norse Tree Service clean and trim trees.

Minutes of February 14, 2008 continued
Stormwater Annual Report: C. Lane to fax report to clerk’s office to be available for all trustees. 
C. Lane to set up a conference call for Sal Alessi and Maureen Kirk, on Tuesday March 4th with Carrie O’Farrell to review the responsibilities of the building department.

Public Safety to include in their reports that they have observed no illegal discharge into our stormwater drains.

Correspondence: None

Meeting adjourned 9:35 by C. Lane, seconded by C. Castillo

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                                                                             Eileen Harvey, Village Clerk

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