Incorporated Village of Asharoken
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
Held on Friday
June 14th 2013 10:00 A.M
At the Village Hall Trailer
Approximate Attendance (5)
Officers Present:
Greg Letica, Mayor
Pam Pierce, Deputy Mayor
Melvin Ettinger, Trustee
Laura Burke Trustee
Officials & Appointees Present:
Nancy Rittenhouse, Village Clerk
The Pledge of Allegiance was said.
Proof of publication was made.
Mayor Letica discussed the Feasibility Study Amendment, and proposed the following resolution.
Resolution: (2013-60) Be It Resolved, that the Village Board does hereby approve the amendment referred to as “Amendment NO. 1” between the State of New York and the Village of Asharoken for The North Shore of Long Island-Asharoken, NY Feasibility Study.
Motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pierce, seconded by Trustee Ettinger.
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
Mayor Letica discussed having LIPA remove the dead trees that were situated under the wires on village hall property. He asked the board if they approve the removal of the dead trees. The board agreed to have the dead trees removed.
Resolution (2013-61) Be It Resolved, that the Village Board does hereby approve having LIPA remove the dead trees from the Village of Asharoken property.
Motion was made Mayor Letica, seconded by Trustee Burke.
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
Mayor Letica discussed the installation of an osprey platform on a LIPA pole near the beach lot area, the board agreed, Trustee Burke recommended having a plaque made up dedicated to Ray Ingersoll.
Mayor Letica discussed the re-striping of a portion of the roadway northwest of the seawall. He noted that the road markings are worn away and need to be re-painted for safety reasons and that Northport Village Highway department will be performing the work.
The board discussed the possibility of a future fence ordinance. The board discussed fencing and ways to solve the deer problem as well. Mayor Letica noted that the Deer committee should be getting back to the board with several solutions in August.
Trustee Burke asked about the status of the IMA agreement, Mayor Letica recommended that Village Attorney, Bruce Migatz review the agreement.
Mayor Letica noted that the village received two quotes on the sluice project near Bevin Road, one for $9130 and the second for $11,500, he noted that we are waiting for FEMA’s approval of the project. In addition the total cost submitted to FEMA for SANDY repairs was $105,119.63 we received the federal share of 90% or $94,607.67. He also noted that the Blizzard (NEMO) project worksheet has been signed and submitted, the total amount was for $12,841.70, and the village should receive 75% totaling $9,631.27. FHWA is still being processed.
The board discussed the Special Use Accessory permits and noted some changes to the process of renewing these permits. Mayor Letica noted that the board will discuss with Village Attorney, Bruce Migatz and the Zoning Board.
Mayor Letica made a motion to go into executive session to discuss police personnel, seconded by Trustee Burke.
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
Mayor Letica made a motion to end executive session at 11:30am no action take, seconded by Trustee Ettinger.
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
Mayor Letica made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Trustee Burke.
Trustee Ettinger AYE
Deputy Mayor Pierce AYE
Trustee Burke AYE
Mayor Letica AYE
Motioned Carried.
The June 14th 2013 special meeting of the Board of Trustees was adjourned at approximately 11:35 am.
Signed: _____________________________________________
Nancy Rittenhouse, Village Clerk