THE FOX IS GUARDING THE HEN HOUSE , AGAIN!

 

THE TOWN OF HUNTINGTON.............Part XIV

- Such a nice place to live and raise a family.

Listen, I’m one of those inquiring people who simply want know. What is it I want to know? Well, it seems that there was a lot of sabre rattling around election time last year. Now, the voices of reason and debate have fallen silent. If there is one thing about Huntington politics you need to know, it’s that the current regime will always speak with forked tongue when addressing the concerns of their constituency.

I am going to go back in time a few months, and reignite the fire that was burning then. There are a number of issues still unresolved in the minds of this Town’s residents. The list below is by no means a complete list of grievances and observations, but these items may get the old ball rolling, once again.

1) This little nugget is about the land on the south side of Rte. 25-A at the split with Washington Drive. A quick look at the topography tells you that this Assisted Living Home project is ridiculous, at best. Imagine, if you will, the amount of excavation that would be needed to build anything of size at this location.

Huntington Residents Fight Plans For Assisted Living Facility :

Posted: 8:11 am, November 22, 2013 by Jacqueline Birzon /  jbirzon@longislandernews.com

Old Northport Road residents Jim Scaglione, Astrid Ludwicki and Connie Scaglione oppose a development company’s plan to request a zoning change for a property between their residential road and East Main Street to allow for an 87-unit assisted living facility. The homeowners are holding a sign, placed at various locations on the road, which says they oppose the Residential Health Service zoning change. 

(Long-Islander photo/Jacqueline Birzon)

“Benchmark Senior Living, a Wellesley, Mass.-based company, picked the property in 2011 as a potential development site for a 71,133 square-foot, three-story assisted living facility. The Town of Huntington Planning Board in August 2012 received a conceptual plan for the facility drawn by RMS Engineering in Huntington.”

“Jonathan Osmun, a 15-year resident of Old Northport Road, said the facility would cause his property value to “plummet.” The installation of a septic tank, within several hundred feet of his backyard, is “the most egregious quality-of-life issue,” he added.

 “It’s just a mess, a total mess; and our Island needs these facilities but certainly not in this type of residential area. I love it [here], but I’m not going to love it as much with this thing next door,” Osmun said”

“According to a preliminary agenda, town officials intended to schedule a public hearing at the March 5, 2013 board meeting but removed the topic from the agenda at a workshop earlier that day.”

2) Huntington Station has apparently been designated as a “Boutique City” in “Urban Suburbia”. Just what the Hell is “Urban Suburbia”? Back in the good old days, it was either Urban, or Suburban, and that was a totally rational description for growing population areas. This little piece of political hijinks, brought to you by “Frankie and the Petronites”, is going to be built on land owned by the Town which will deed it over to this developer. It just so happens that this piece of land is currently a parking lot that serves the Train Station. Remember Proposition/Initiative #7 on last year’s ballot (turning over publically owned land to private developers)? Well, here is what we get because no one knew anything about it.

- Our Mission: Dedication to Authenticity and Quality of Life:

“Renaissance recognizes significant trends within the real estate industry, stimulated by a cultural renaissance, a return to downtown living within "Boutique Cities" and the rise of Urban Suburbia. These trends represent a stark departure from over 60 years of a sprawl mentality, which has had adverse effects on the environment and people's quality of life.”

http://www.renaissancedowntowns.com/index.php

Huntington Station: Residents ‘Sourcing The Station’:

“Renaissance welcomes input on strategies to revitalize area.”

By Jacqueline Birzon / jbirzon@longislandernews.com

”Erika Forland, community outreach liaison for Source the Station, Renaissance’s campaign to get the community involved, said a goal of the meet-ups is to empower and encourage interaction among community members.” “Our real goal is to organize the community and bring to light what the community wants, and to support each other,”Forland said.” “Huntington Station resident Amanda Peppard, who owns a business in the area, said she attends the meetings to get involved in the decision-making process.” “People come from all over to my business, and [when they’re here] they want to make a day of it, and I always have to suggest they go to the village to do something. I’d love to see a beer garden, a wine bar, a couple more retail stores, or a fun eatery to go to,” Peppard said.” “A popular idea supported at the meeting was a multi-functioning community center, where residents could access services for a small cost.” “Kathy Kuthy, a Huntington Station resident, said there is a lack of public space in the Station area.” “We’re limited to parks in Huntington as far as community gathering space, or we’re limited to organizations like a church, or a club where you have to be a paying member. We’re thinking of a public space that can be rented or used by members of the community, for a nominal fee,” Kuthy said.”

Also see, for more information on this “project”:

12:31 pm, November 14, 2013 by Jacqueline Birzon jbirzon@longislandernews.com

3) This project looks good on the surface, but it, too, will require some public land being deeded over to the YMCA for infrastructure improvements. It also opens up a can of worms at the traffic light at the Rte. 25-A / Jackson Ave. intersection. In true keeping with their short-shortsightedness, “Frankie and the Petronites” don’t seem to care about the traffic impact on that intersection.

YMCA Considering New Construction: 

Posted: 12:34 pm, November 14, 2013 by Kristen Schultheiss kschultheiss@longislandernews.com

The outdoor basketball court at the Huntington YMCA could be home to a new building if the organization pursues plans for an expansion.

“The Huntington YMCA is ready to move forward with plans to construct a new building and parking facilities on its Main Street property.”

 

“We have outgrown our space and our board has decided to explore the idea of creating new space at the YMCA,” Knauer said.”

“The YMCA approached the town board to ensure their plans would be approved before they move forward to invest in architects and design.” 

“Knauer would not comment on the cost of the plans since they are still in the early planning stages. The YMCA will begin fundraising once plans are finalized, she said.” 

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My next installment will re-focus attention on our severely blighted properties that are being allowed to remain as public safety / public hazard issues.

The Town of Huntington, NY..........PartIX

OUR TOWN……………                               Part IX

    Such a nice place to live and raise a family.

I’m going to apologize right up front for the length of this one. I wanted to have folks get some idea of what the agenda for Town Board Meetings looks like. If you haven’t been to one of these, it’s worth going at least once to see what happens. Pay close attention to just who on the Board is permitted to speak for about 20% of the time allocated to the “terrible three”. For those of us who have attended these meetings, I don’t have to elaborate on the “terrible three”. It’s part of the show, and I don’t want to ruin it for any newcomers.

I find it very interesting that we have a number of local media outlets, and the only one the Town of Huntington uses is the “Huntingtonian”. This is regularly the only place to find out when Town meetings, community discussions, and special Town business are being held. If I remember correctly, November 7^th was a Thursday, and the meeting is held in the middle of the day. I wonder just how many residents of the Town of Huntington are able to attend such a meeting.

[I’ve done some minor editing and spell checking as necessary]

November 7, 2013 6:15 am | Filed under: Local News | Posted by: The Huntingtonian

AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING DATED NOVEMBER 7, 2013
BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING FOLLOWING

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING FOLLOWING

2 PM – TOWN HALL

v  HEARINGS

1.

Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 28-2013, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 2, Article IV, 2-7, Schedule G. Re: Roberta Lane, Commack; Clearview Street, Holst Drive West, Penataquit Place, Huntington – Stop Signs.  (Local Law Introductory No. 28-2013) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-503 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

2.

Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 29-2013, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, 3-3, Schedule J. Re: Old Walt Whitman Road, Melville – Parking Restrictions. (Local Law Introductory No. 29-2013) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-504 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

3.

Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in a Historic District Re: 56 Shore Road, Cold Spring Harbor – Cold Spring Harbor Historic District. (Applicant: 56 Partes Tres, LLC) (SCTM #0400-016.00-02.00-004.000)(2013-ZC-14-Ch. 198) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-506 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

4.

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 0400-262.00-01.00-145.000, 0400-055.00-01.00-048.003, 0400-043.00-05.00-014.000, 0400-225.00-03.00-058.000) (2013-M-103) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-505 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

5.

Consider an amendment to the license agreement with Cellular Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Wireless to permit the installation of a generator for use with the existing cellular antennas and equipment at the Boxer Court Facility. (2013-M-104) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-507 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

6.

Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 30-2013, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article XI (Conditional Uses; Supplementary Regulations) (Re: Telecommunication Facilities).  (Local Law Introductory No. 30-2013) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-508 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

v  BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ HEARING

7.	Consider the execution of an extension of a license agreement with H&M Powles Marine Agency, Inc. to operate and provide marina and services on Board of Trustee Property in Cold Spring Harbor. (2013-BT-7) Scheduled as per Resolution 2013-BT-7 at 10-15-2013 Town Board Meeting

v  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEARING

8.	Obtain comments on the Huntington Community Development Agency’s Proposed Consolidated Plan for fiscal year 2014.

v  PUBLIC PORTION - RESOLUTIONS

9.	2013-512. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract for the hauling of Resource Recovery Facility Ash to the Town of Brookhaven Landfill with D.F. Stone Contracting Ltd.

10.	2013-513. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an amendment and extension to the Intermunicipal agreement for transportation and disposal of ash from the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility.

11.	2013-514. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with Eastern Resource recycling, incorporated for the delivery of processible waste to the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility nunc pro tunc.

12.	2013-515. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with Jet Sanitation Service, incorporated for the delivery of processible waste to the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility nunc pro tunc.

13.	2013-516. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with Progressive Waste Solutions, incorporated for the delivery of processible waste to the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility nunc pro tunc.

14.	2013-517. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with National Waste Services, LLC for the delivery of processible waste to the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility nunc pro tunc.

15.	2013-518. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with Jamaica Ash and Rubbish Removal Company, Incorporated for the delivery of processible waste to the Huntington Resource Recovery Facility nunc pro tunc.

16.	2013-519. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a requirements contract for communication equipment repair with Telecom Communications, Inc.

17.	2013-520. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a requirements contract for Refuse Removal Service two Cubic Yard, Four Cubic Yard, Six Cubic Yard and Eight Cubic Yard containers with Jamaica Ash and rubbish removal, Co, Inc. and Progressive Waste Solutions of LI, Inc.

18.	2013-521. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract for the provision of professional ice skating instruction at the Dix Hills Park Ice Rink Facility.

19.	2013-522. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement with the Target Corporation to locate a Hart Bus Stop on the Huntington Station Target Store property.

20.	2013- 523. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement (nonfinancial) with the County of Suffolk Department of Health Services for the provision of referral services to the Town’s Youth Bureau for the term April 1, 2013 through March 31, 2018.

21.	2013-524. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a written directive-Upstate Renewal Contract with the New York State office of people with Developmental Disabilities for the continuation of funding for the Summer Camp for the Developmentally Disabled.

22.	2013-525. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a written directive-Upstate Renewal Contract with the New York State office of people with Developmental Disabilities for the continuation of funding for the Young Teen Program for the Developmentally Disabled.

23.	2013-526. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a license agreement to rent an apartment at Fuchs Pond Preserve in Northport, New York, nunc pro tunc.

24.	2013-527. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a license agreement with Long Island Rebels Junior Hockey Club, Inc. for the installation, operation and maintenance of a high definition camera system at the Dix Hills Ice Rink.

25.	2013-528. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to extend and execute an agreement with the New York State Catholic Health Plan Inc. D/B/A Fidelis Care New York and the Town of Huntington for the provision of Social Day Care Services through the Huntington Adult Day Care Program.

26.	2013-529. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a rental agreement with Pitney Bowes Global Financila Services for a postage meter for the Receiver of Taxes.

27.	2013-530. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to enter into a memorandum of understanding with Suffolk County office for the aging for twelve (12) tablet personal computers to be made available to senior citizens.

28.	2013-531. AUTHORIZE execution of a consent decree with the United States of America and the State of New York Re: Comprehensive Environment Response, Compensation and Liability Act (Cerla) Remediation of three acre portion of Veterans Nature Study Area.

29.	2013-532. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2013 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and it’s Special Districts – various departments.

30.	2013-533. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2013 Operating Budget and to appropriate funds from the General Reserve and Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Reserve for the purpose of funding Capital Projects in lieu of bonding-Department of General Services.

31.	2013-534. AUTHORIZE the correction of code violations at various locations pursuant to the Code of the Town of Huntington.

32.	2013-535. AUTHORIZE the Town of Huntington to settle the matter of Cooper v. Town of Huntington.

33.	2013-536. AUTHORIZE the settlement of a lawsuit (Town of Huntington v. Robert Reuschenberg, as executor of the estate of Channing Reuschenberg, and Robert Reuschenberg, the Reuschenberg Family L.P. and Channing Supply Company).

34.	2013-537. AUTHORIZE the Town of Huntington to settle the matter of Inzerillo v. Town of Huntington.

35.	2013-538. AUTHORIZE settlement of a lawsuit (Town of Huntington v. Donald Pius and Comsail Corp., Et. Al).

36.	2013-539. AUTHORIZE the Town of Huntington to enter into a settlement agreement in the matter of Modica v. The Town of Huntington, Index #03/22984, and authorizing the Comptroller to amend the 2013 Operating and Capital Budget for the Town of Huntington and its special districts.

37.	2013-540. ACCEPT a drainage easement from Claudia D. Stone and Craig Stone for storm water pipeline replacement work of Town Drainage system located at 59A Idle Day Drive, Centerport, New York nunc pro tunc.

38.	2013-541. AMEND the Town Board’s prior authorization of the Long-Term Loan of the Town-Owned Mineral Collection, held and managed by the Heckscher Museum.

39.	2013-542. AMEND Town Board Resolution 2013-423 authorizing the Supervisor to execute contracts with the lowest responsible bidders for the storm debris removal equipment services contract for BID items one through ten.

40.	2013-543. DESIGNATE an equitable business opportunities (EBO) Liaison Officer for the Town of Huntington.

41.	2013-544. SUPPORT the “Community Sustainable Fisheries Initiative” developed by the villages of Northport and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County to culture ribbed mussels in Northport Harbor as a natural bio-filter to reduce the level of nitrogen and other algae causing pollutants.

42.

2013-545. URGE the United States Army Corps of Engineers to finalize the North Shore of Long Island Beach erosion control feasibility study for Asharoken, NY and urging Congress and the New York State Legislature to ensure that such funding is allocated in Fiscal Year 2014 and subsequent budget cycles as may be necessary to engineer and complete the project to rebuild Asharoken Beach.

43.	2013-546. ADOPT the Preliminary Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year commencing January 1, 2013.

44.	2013-547. ADOPT the Capital Budget for Fiscal Year commencing January 1, 2013.

45.	2013-548. ENACTMENT: ADOPT the Assessment Roll for the Huntington Sewer District.

46.	2013-549. ENACTMENT: ADOPT the Assessment Roll for the Centerport Sewer District.

47.	2013-550. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 27-2013 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, 3-3, Schedule J. Re: Wolf Hill Road, Melville – Parking Restrictions.

48.	2013-551. ENACTMENT: APPROVE the issuance of a Certificate of Approval in a Historic District Re: 20 East Main Street, Huntington – Old Huntington Green Historic District.

49.	2013-552. 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.

50.	2013-553. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.      -2013, a Local Law to provide assessment and tax relief to property owners impacted by Superstorm Sandy.

51.	2013-554. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.      -2013 amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 87 (Building Construction), Article III (Building Permits) and Article IV (Certificates of Occupancy and of permitted use).

52.

2013-555. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory Number      -2013, amending the Zoning Map on the Town Board’s own motion to change the Zoning map on the  Town Board’s own motion to change the zoning from R-5 Residence District to C-1 Office-Residence District for the property located on the west side of Lowndes Avenue, between Railroad Street and Columbia Street, Huntington Station, SCTM #0400-140-03-(072, 073, 108, 109.003 & 117).

53.

2013-556. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory Number    -2013, amending the Zoning map on the Town Board’s own motion to change the Zoning from C-6 General Business District to C-6 Huntington Station Overlay District for property located on the south side of Railroad Street, East of Lowndes Avenue, Huntington Station, SCTM #0400-147-01-005.003.

54.	2013-557. SCHEDULE A PULBIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory Number    -2013, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article IV (Commercial Districts), Section 198-27.1 (C-6 Huntington Station Overlay District), to add a Special Use Permit for Hotels.

55.	2013-558. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.    -2013 amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article XX (Accessory Apartments).

56.	2013-559. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.    -2013, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter A202 (Subdivision Regulations and Site Improvement Specifications).

57.	2013-560. 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).

58.	2013-561. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No.    -2013 amending Town Code Chapter 198, Zoning, Article V, Industrial Districts 198-34, I-1 Light Industry District, F (4)(a) Restaurants.

59.	2013-562. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider an agreement for Crab Meadow and Dix Hills Golf Courses.

60.	2013-563. SCHEDULE regular meetings of the Town Board of the Town of Huntington for the Year 2014.

61.	2013-564. RESCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in a Historic District Re: 56 Shore Road, Cold Spring Harbor – Cold Spring Harbor Historic District.

v  AGENDA FOR BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ MEETING DATED: NOVEMBER 7, 2013

62.

2013-BT

v  AGENDA FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING DATED: NOVEMBER 7, 2013

63.	2013-CD8. AUTHORIZE the Chairman of the Huntington Community Development Agency to execute a contract with Jeffrey A. Hartman, P.E. Engineering Consultants for professional architectural services for the construction of Columbia Terrace, Huntington Station, NY.

Now you know why this man is smiling!

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Source:

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