APPROVED

General Meeting Minutes

For February 27, 2006

submitted by PK Hopkins

 

Call to Order, Pledge, Roll Call:  The Flanders, Riverside and Northampton Community Association Meeting for February 27th was called to order at 7:10 PM by Michael Brewer.  Executive Board Members Michael Brewer, Eugene Rausch, Laura Smith, Barbara Swislosky, Ellen Rausch and Patty Hopkins were present.  Glen Cerrato was absent.  A quorum was declared.

 

Old Minutes:  The minutes from January 2006 were read.

            Motion made by Michael Brewer to accept the minutes with corrections.  Eugene Rausch seconded.  All were in favor. 

At your request, copies of all previous minutes can be made available through the Secretary. 

 

Treasurer’s Report is waived at this time.

 

            Motion made by Michael Brewer to wave normal order of business in favor of our guest speakers.  Ellen Rausch seconded.  All were in favor.

*Dede Gotthelf of the River Cat Walk Project give an update on the current status of the project.  Dede stated that the wetland footprint boundries had to be changed.  The hotel will have 109 rooms.  The extended stay units will have 19 rooms.  Possible cost for overnight stays will be between $100. and $299.  The septic system will be self-contained and they hope to have a wellness center.   

*Tom Weber reported on the Empire Development Zone – EDZ.  New law states that lots need to be touching to receive the incentives for businesses.

*According to Jeff Murphree of the Town of Southampton Planning Board, a local law is holding up Dede’s progress at this point.  LI 40 zoning is for light industry.  This zoning is current today.

The Iron Point Regional Park Committee and Big Duck Committee will end up joining as one committee.

*Chris Nuzzi, Town of Southampton Councilman, and town attorney, Steve Kiley went on a ride along with a few FRNCA members to get an appreciation of our three (3) hamlets.  Some of the area issues of concern were code violations.  Mr. Nuzzi spoke about a future renovation of the David Crohan Community Center and reviewing quality of life issues.  He stated a resolution from the State needs to happen to pass a law for conducting night court.  Also, code enforcement issues get more attention by going through your association.  Mr. Nuzzi was requested to follow up on the night court resolution.  Several members present thanked Mr. Nuzzi for getting garbage picked up by the traffic circle and for other area clean up in the Riverside area.

            Motion made by Michael Brewer to return to normal order of business.  Laura Smith seconded.  All were in favor.

Treasurer’s Report:  The balance as of January 31, 2006 is $15,746.10.

 

            Motion made by Michael Brewer to accept the report and pay all bills.  Laura Smith seconded.  All were in favor.

Correspondence: 

 

  1. The $11,000.00 Omni-Bus Grant for banners through the office of County Legislator Jay Schneiderman has been denied.
  2. We received information from Senator Ken Lavalle’s office that the Grant for $15,000.00 for Phase III of the Phillips Avenue School Playground Project is now out for bid and moving along nicely.
  3. A thank you was received from Long Island Blood Services for co-sponsoring the recent blood drive at the Flanders Fire House.
  4. The Suffolk County Minority Affairs are conducting workshops in Farmingdale and Stony Brook.
  5. The Peconic Community Council is looking for volunteers to help with paperwork.
  6. A letter was received from Chris Nuzzi introducing himself and stating that he would like to come to one of our meetings to get a better understanding of the concerns we have in our hamlets.
  7. A letter will be sent out to the LI 40 business leaders inviting them to a future meeting.
  8. The Town of Southampton Office of General Services will now be responsible for the supervision of the Community Centers and other facilities previously overseen by the Parks and Rec. Department.
  9. Suffolk County Legislator Jay Schneiderman’s office asked us to fill out a form for a $1000.00 Member Item funding for 2006.
  10. Fran Cobb, President of the Flanders Little League, spoke about a Sponsor a Sign program for the Little League. 

                        Motion made by Michael Brewer to donate $100.00 from FRNCA for the Sponsor a Sign                  program for the Flanders Little League.  Ellen Rausch seconded.  All were in favor.

Committee Reports:

  1. On February 10, 2006, Beverly Perkowski of the Audit Committee reported that everything was in order.  Beverly did suggest that we consider an outside audit.  It might cost $250.00 a year to have this done by Vincent Chiramonte. 
  2. Ellen Raush stated that the Riverhead Central School District is starting budget hearings.  Ellen did not know if the district is going to build a new school yet.  Little Flower merge is still in the talking stage.  It costs $700.00 a day for Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Business, Singleton.
  3. Michael Brewer spoke about the Pyramid Law.  No consideration is given regarding the height of your dwelling for any property in our area.
  4. Laura Smith of the Nominating Committee needs candidates.

Old Business: 

1.      Michael Brewer will give us an update on the Riverside Blight Study at the March meeting.

2.      The Northwest Alliance meeting the Town Supervisor will be discussed at a future date.

3.      The corrected FRNCA Incorporation papers were sent back to NYS Department of Law.

4.      Nothing new regarding the Long Island Last Stand Preservation Campaign.

New Business: 

  1. The Northwest Alliance is meeting in March with NYS Assemblyman Fred Thiele to discuss State level issues.
  2. A FRNCA Scholarship Award Application has been created and every January the Executive Board will decide if there are sufficient funds to present the award for that year.  It was asked if a fundraiser can be held earmarked for the Scholarship Program pending our 501(c)3 status.

                  Motion made by Michael Brewer to have a FRNCA Scholarship Award Program.  Laura                          Smith seconded.  All were in favor.      

  1. The Great East End Clean-up is coming in April.  More information will follow at the next meeting.

A welcome was given to the Rev. McElroy.

 

Raffle:  Vicky Farrugia was the 50/50 winner of $52.00.

 

Adjournment:  Motion made by Michael Brewer to adjourn.  Barbara Swislosky seconded.  All were in favor.           

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.