Seasons Vote Tonight at Town Board Meeting

The project at Oak Tree Dairy, “item 49” on tonight’s agenda will be voted on by the town board.

To date, residents of Elwood have collected approximately 5,000 signatures against this project – despite a new proposal to lower the number of units from 360 to 256. A Newsday article reported that Supervisor Frank Patrone commented during meetings with the community and the developer.

“The developer and the community groups worked very closely over the last month or two, and the latest proposal . . . is a result of the good effort put forth by both parties,” he said. “No resolution to this was going to make anyone on either side 100 percent happy. It’s something that makes us all move forward.” 

The question remains: Will 5,000 resident signatures against this project make a difference in the vote tonight?

We expect that Item 49 will pass against the community’s wishes no matter what town officials say.

Below see Elwood residents protesting at Town Hall about this issue. Note that approximately 40-50 Elwood protesters were present. We counted six police cars on scene. For what? Maybe Town Hall thought all 5,000 petition signers against the project would show up.
*Agenda Item 49. 2014-426. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 25-2014, considering Zone Change Application #2012-ZM-389, known as BK Elwood LLC (The Seasons at Elwood), to change the zoning from R-40 Residence District to R-RM Retirement Community District for the property located on the West side of Elwood Road, North of Fair Oaks Court, Elwood, SCTM# 0400-170-02-015.001

 

 

Please see tonight’s agenda if you can not make the 7 pm meeting at town hall:

RESOLUTIONS AND LEGAL NOTICES OF HEARINGS LISTED ON THE PRELIMINARY AGENDA ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE TOWN BOARD MEETING. IF YOU ATTEND THE TOWN BOARD MEETING AND WISH TO READ ANY LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OR RESOLUTION SCHEDULED, PLEASE SEE THE WHITE BINDER LOCATED ON THE TABLE TO THE RIGHT OF THE DAIS NEXT TO THE TOWN CLERK. IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS PLEASE SEE TOWN CLERK JO-ANN RAIA.

 

AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATED AUGUST 19, 2014

7 PM – TOWN HALL

HEARINGS

1. Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 32-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Pine Drive, Cold Spring Harbor – Parking Restrictions. (Local Law Introductory No. 32-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-378 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

2. Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in an Historic District Re: 501 Sweet Hollow Road, Melville – Sweet Hollow Historic District. (Applicant: Ramin Rasuli) (SCTM #: 0400-256.00-01.00-013.000)(2014-ZC-3-Ch. 198)Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-383 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

3. Consider authorizing various actions be taken upon certain properties designated as Blighted in accordance with Chapter 156, Article VII, §156-60 (Blighted Property). (SCTM #’S: 0400-039.00-01.00-023.000, 0400-250.00-02.00-068.000)(2014-M-35) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-382 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

4. Consider a Land and Tower License Agreement between Dix Hills Water District and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the installation, maintenance and use of cellular communications equipment at the Dix Hills Water District facility on Colby Drive. (2014-M-36)Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-384 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

5. Consider a Land and Tower License Agreement between Dix Hills Water District and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the installation, maintenance and use of cellular communications equipment at the Dix Hills Water District facility on Wolf Hill Road. (2014-M-37) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-385 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

6. Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 31-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 159 (Recreational Facilities), Article II (Use Regulations and Restrictions). (Local Law Introductory No. 31-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-377 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

7. Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 33-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article VI (Historic Landmarks and Districts), Section 42 (Designation of Sites and Buildings), to revoke the designation as an Historic Landmark of the building and property known as The Cobb House, 17 Cherry Lane, Huntington, located at 19 Cherry Lane, Huntington, SCTM # 0400-077.00-02.00-026.002. (Local Law Introductory No. 33-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-379 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

8. Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 34-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 166 (Shellfish Management), Article I (Title and Findings; Definitions), Article II (Taker’s Permit Requirements), Article V (Refusal, Rescission and Appeals Procedures). (Local Law Introductory No. 34-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-381 at 7-15-2014 Town Board Meeting

RESOLUTIONS

9. 2014-386. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to apply for and receive financial assistance from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation from the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) State Assistance Program.

10. 2014-387. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract for the reconstruction of Huntington Town Dock with Terry Contracting & Materials, Inc.

11. 2014-388. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract for the collection, processing, disposal and marketing of Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) and Mixed Office Paper (MOP) with DeMatteo Salvage Co., Inc.

12. 2014-389. AUTHORIZE THE Supervisor to execute an extension to the contract for insurance brokerage services with Borg & Borg Inc. as the broker of record.

13. 2014-390. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a requirements contract for the Detroit diesel engine parts and Allison transmission parts and service with Drive Train Truck Parts Corp.

14. 2014-391. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an extension to the requirements contract for storm related fence repair with the Landtek Group, Inc.

15. 2014-392. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Gibbons, Esposito & Boyce Engineers P.C. Hirise Engineering, P.C. regarding traffic calming study and development of recommendations for Woodbury Road.

16. 2014-393. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement between the Town of Huntington and Local 342, Long Island United Marine Division, International Longshoreman’s Association AFL-CIO for the provision of a salary schedule for summer seasonal personnel, nunc pro tunc.

17. 2014-394. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement with the North Shore Veterinary Hospital and the League for Animal Protection for the purpose of conducting a free spaying and neutering program for pitbulls and pitbull mixes in recognition of National Pitbull Awareness Month.

18. 2014-395. AUTHORIZE the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter to waive the adoption fee for pitbulls and pitbull mixes in recognition of National Pitbull Awareness Month beginning October 1, 2014 and ending October 31, 2014.

19. 2014-396. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute various agreements for the continuation of a Youth Court Program for the 2014-2015 Academic Year.

20. 2014-397. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to accept a donation from the Junior Welfare League of Huntington to the Department of Parks and Recreation for various 2014 Summer Programs.

21. 2014-398. AUTHORIZE the use of Dix Hills Park pool by the children of Whitman Village Housing Development upon payment of a flat fee for the Summer of 2014, nunc pro tunc.

22. 2014-399. AUTHORIZE the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce to hold the Long Island Fall Festival at Huntington events and authorizing the Supervisor to execute a license agreement in conjunction with same.

23. 2014-400. AUTHORIZE the change of name from Holzmacher, McLendon, & Murrell P.C. to H2M Architects + Engineers on the agreement to provide engineering services for the installation of water mains and appurtenances on Heller Court/Boces, Dix Hills, for the Dix Hills Water District.

24. 2014-401. AUTHORIZE the execution of an agreement with H2M Architects + Engineers to provide professional engineering services for an update of the sewer capacity usage study for the Huntington Sewer District.

25. 2014-402. AUTHORIZE the execution of a contract of sale and closing of Title on a 7,841 square foot parcel of vacant land, located approximately 1,367 feet north of Ruland Road, on the easterly side of Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY (SCTM#0400-267-1-57) to 569 Broadhollow Road LLC.

26. 2014-403. AUTHORIZE a pilot use of the Woodbine Marina Parking Lot between Memorial Day and Labor Day in 2015 for temporary public parking.

27. 2014-404. AUTHORIZE Masthead Cove Yacht Club to hold a recreational event at Gold Star Battalion Beach for the New York Special Olympics.

28. 2014-405. AUTHORIZE the correction of Code Violations at various locations pursuant to the Code of the Town of Huntington.

29. 2014-406. AUTHORIZE settlement of a lawsuit (Bouche, Judith v Town of Huntington, Index No.: 24200/2006).

30. 2014-407. AUTHORIZE the settlement of a Lawsuit (McKenna v. Town of Huntington).

31. 2014-408. AUTHORIZE the Town Attorney to commence a civil action against all responsible parties (Crown Castle NG East LLC).

32. 2014-409. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to appropriate monies from the Environmental Open Space and Park Improvement Fund for recommended Green Project (LIRR North Parking Garage).

33. 2014-410. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to appropriate monies from the Environmental Open Space and Park Improvement Fund for recommended improvements (Mill Dam Park and Flanagan Center).

34. 2014-411. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to appropriate funds from the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Reserve for the purpose of funding the resurfacing of athletic courts-Department of General Services.

35. 2014-412. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2014 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and its special districts – Highway Office.

36. 2014-413. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2014 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and its special districts-various departments.

37. 2014-414. ACCEPT the dedication of Reddy Place and a drainage easement for the subdivision known as Reddy Place Plat.

38. 2014-415. ACCEPT a donation from Lisa Gaines for the donation of an alco-sensor FST to the Town of Huntington Maritime Services Department in honor and memory of Victoria Gaines.

39. 2014-416. ACCEPT a donation from Reinwald’s Bakery for the donation of cookies to the Town of Huntington Senior Center, nunc pro tunc.

40. 2014-417. ADOPT the recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Officer in the matter of the appeal of David J. Barrett (Re: Transportation for Hire Operator’s Permit).

41. 2014-418. ADOPT the recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Officer in the matter of the appeal of Kevin Wagner (Re: Transportation for Hire Operator’s Permit).

42. 2014-419. ADOPT the recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Officer in the matter of the appeal of Bryan K. Zapata, Jr. (Re: Transportation for Hire Operator’s Permit).

43. 2014-420. APPOINT a member to the Town of Huntington Board of Assessment Review.

44. 2014-421. APPOINT a member to the Town of Huntington Board of Ethics and Financial Disclosure.

45. 2014-422. APPROVING the Marina Contract for Summer storage at Town Marinas for the Year 2015.

46. 2014-423. DONATE two (2) surplus 2002 Gem Electric Carts to The Greenlawn Civic Association to be used for Greenlawn Civic Association purposes.

47. 2014-424. REAPPOINT and APPOINT members to the Public Art Advisory Committee and designating a Chairperson.

48. 2014-425. AUTHORIZE appropriate action(s) in accordance with Huntington Town Code Chapter 156 Property Maintenance; Nuisances, Article VII, Blighted Property, §156-67, action by Town Board for failure to comply or abate violations.

49. 2014-426. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 25-2014, considering Zone Change Application #2012-ZM-389, known as BK Elwood LLC (The Seasons at Elwood), to change the zoning from R-40 Residence District to R-RM Retirement Community District for the property located on the West side of Elwood Road, North of Fair Oaks Court, Elwood, SCTM# 0400-170-02-015.001.

50. 2014-427. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 26-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Loret Lane, East Northport – Parking Restrictions.

51. 2014-428. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 27-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Holdsworth Drive, Huntington – Parking Restrictions.

52. 2014-429. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 28-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 2, Article I, §2-1, Schedule A. Re: Daly Road at Blacksmith Lane, Commack, Daly Road at Wicks Road and at Phyllis Drive/Willoughby Path, East Northport – Traffic Signal.

53. 2014-430. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 29-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 2, Article IV, §2-7, Schedule G. Re: Buhl Lane, Darrell Street, East Northport-Stop Signs.

54. 2014-431. ENACTMENT: AUTHORIZE the Town Board to execute a land and tower license agreement between the Dix Hills Water District and Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the installation, maintenance, and use of cellular communications equipment at the Dix Hills Water District Facility on Colby Drive.

55. 2014-432. ENACTMENT: AUTHORIZE the Town Board to execute a land and tower license agreement between the Dix Hills Water District and Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the installation, maintenance, and use of cellular communications equipment at the Dix Hills Water District Facility on Wolf Hill Road.

56. 2014-433. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 2, Article IV, §2-7, Schedule G. Re: Locust Lane, Bayberry Road, Eatons Neck – Stop sign.

57. 2014-434. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Broadway, Huntington Station-Parking Restrictions.

58. 2014-435. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. -2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article I (General Provisions) and Article VI (Historic Landmarks and Districts).

59. 2014-436. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider authorizing various actions be taken upon certain properties designated as Blighted in accordance with Chapter 156, Article VII, §156-60 (Blighted Property).

60. 2014-437. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider authorizing the Supervisor to execute a license agreement for the use of a portion of Town of Huntington Land identified as SCTM #0400-031.00-01.00-002.002 with 95 New York Avenue, LLC and Prime Events Inc. D/B/A The Harbor Club.

61. 2014-438. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in an Historic District Re: 20 East Main Street, Huntington – Old Huntington Green Historic District.

62. 2014-439. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider issuing a Certificate of Approval at an individually designated site Re: 35 Greenlawn Road.

63. 2014-440. URGE the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and the Public Service Electric and Gas Company, Long Island (PSE&G LI) to evaluate and support the repowering of the Northport Power Plant as part of the overall evaluation of power needs on Long Island for the next decade and urging the Long Island Delegation in Washington and Albany to support the effort to repower the Northport Power Plant.
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