Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 29, 2002
Manorville-East Moriches Civic Association Minutes
07/10/02
1. The meeting was called to order by MEMCA President Peter Ruden at 7:35PM with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Peter Ruden greeted attendees at MEMCA's public meeting at the Manorville Firehouse.
2. Lorraine Dittko, recording secretary, read the minutes of the May 22nd meeting. A motion was made to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Tony Calamusi to accept the minutes and was seconded by Sigrid Brandt.
3. Douglas Dittko, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's Report. He reported a May 22nd balance of $464.41. We took in $15 in dues, disbursements were $5 for paper; $8.16 for postage, totaling $13.16, leaving a balance as of July 10 of $466.25. A motion was made by Sigrid Brandt to accept the report and seconded by John Brandt. Motion carried.
4. Correspondence:
None to report since the prior meeting.
5. Old Business
a) Brian Fucigna spoke about MEMCA's Adopt-A-Highway initiative which has thus far been successful. He mentioned that there is an ongoing problem with weed encroachment, however, the local highway maintenance department has kept to their word and cleaned up much of the frontage on Head of the Neck Rd. at Sagamore Farms.
b) MEMCA Pres. Peter Ruden mentioned that athletic fields may be established at Lufker Airport and that the civic group has been working with Legis. Mike Carraciolo to facilitate the deal with owner Lou Lufker.
6. At 8PM MEMCA guest speaker Bruce Kronman, president of the South Manor School District Board, spoke about the new high school and budget woes. Many questions were asked about the new budget and taxes. Mr. Kronman said that taxes may lessen when the two districts, Eastport and South Manor, finally merge. The pace of construction of the new school is going well and it should be ready to open in September 2003.
7. New Business:
a) Douglas and Lorraine Dittko were asked about the plowing down of trees opposite their home on Clancy Rd. on a parcel that is tentatively part of the Clancy Rd. County Nature Preserve. They said that developer John Simeone of JMS Development Corp., bought the property from the prior owner without contacting the Suffolk County real estate division. He plans to build five homes. The county is going to make Mr. Simeone a monetary offer for the 10.9-acre property.
b) Members of the East Moriches Homeowners Assn. spoke about planned retirement communities (PRCs) in their region and were concerned about downzoning. MEMCA Pres. Peter Rudin proposed that the civic groups work together and devise their own plan for the region, and suggested a summit date of September 18 for the conference. EMHOA President James Campbell endorsed the plan as did other MEMCA and EMHOA members.
6. 50/50: Ron Koerner won $16; MEMCA received $17.
7. Peter Ruden thanked our guest speaker and attendees and called for adjournment. Jon Brandt motioned for adjournment; Bob Burrowes seconded the motion. We adjourned at 9:25PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lorraine Dittko, Recording Secretary
12:41 PM by Doug
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
Manorville-East Moriches Civic Association Minutes
05/22/02
1. The meeting was called to order by MEMCA President Peter Ruden at 7:05PM with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Peter Ruden greeted attendees at MEMCA's first public meeting at the Manorville Firehouse.
2. Lorraine Dittko, recording secretary, read the minutes of the March 14th meeting. A motion was made to approve the minutes. Motion carried.
3. Douglas Dittko, Treasurer, presented the Treasurer's Report. He reported a March balance of $220.65. We took in $150 in 2002 dues, $10 for the 50/50 raffle, and $94 in donations, totaling $254. Expenses were $6.50 for 50/50 tickets and $3.74 for postage leaving a balance of $464.41. The Treasurer asked permission to pay bills of $13.16: $8.16 for postage, $5 for 2 reams of paper. A motion was made by Sigrid Brandt to accept the report and to pay the bills. Motion carried.
4. Correspondence:
a) MEMCA Corresponding Secretary Brian Fucigna sent a letter from the group to Leg. Michael Caraciollo regarding the reapportionment of county legislative districts in that MEMCA wishes to maintain the legislator as Manorville representative. He also sent thank-you letters to guest speakers Pine Barrens Society Executive Director Richard Amper and ABCO representative Laurie Baldessare.
5. New Business
a) MEMCA Pres. Peter Ruden reported that the civic group's bylaws will be posted on the web when completed.
b) Brian Fucigna spoke about MEMCA's Adopt-A-Highway schedule; and met with the town highway department regarding the proliferation of weeds and debris at the Sagamore Farm frontage on Head of the Neck Rd.
c) Lorraine and Doug Dittko spoke about their battle with the Long Island Power Authority regarding a 125-ft. wind turbine directly behind their home. After an impromptu meeting at Town Hall that included Councilman Ed Hennessey, Supervisor Assistant George Hoffman, Lorraine Dittko and Brian Fucigna, LIPA officials visited the site and determined the project was not appropriate at the Hanley Farm.
d) There was a discussion about Eastport Senior Living PRC at Eastport-Manor Rd. and Rte. 51. The project is in the Compatible Growth Area of the Pine Barrens and would be down-zoned from A-1 to PRC. The Pine Barrens Commission, which has jurisdiction over the site, mentioned at its April meeting that the developer had not yet filed an application, and the Commission was cautious in that if an extension is not granted, there may be an automatic approval by non-action. The Westhampton PRC, which was recently approved by the Southampton Town Board, was also discussed. Also mentioned were a new PRC at the former LI Compost site and at Lufker Airport.
e) The two big box retail stores slated for a parcel east of the Eastport Senior PRC was discussed. No applications have yet been submitted.
6. At 7:45 John Lockheim, publisher of The Press of Manorville and the Moriches, a new weekly tabloid newspaper published by the Southampton Press, spoke to MEMCA attendees, as did Kathy Mathesen, editor. The new publication will be sold at newspaper outlets for 75 cents. Lockheim mentioned that the tremendous growth of this region prompted the Southampton Press to venture into this area.
7. Peter Ruden thanked our guest speakers and attendees and called for adjournment. Jon Brandt motioned for adjournment; Bob Burrowes seconded the motion. We adjourned at 8:35PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lorraine Dittko, Recording Secretar
8:40 AM by Doug
Saturday, June 15, 2002
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