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PREFACE The 1994 Fishers Island Growth Plan seeks to describe the current state of
Fishers Island and
community sentiment toward where and what Fishers Island
should be in the future. In
a
Committee worked with the
process that took well
Original
over a
year, the 1994 Growth Plan
Growth Plan Committee and many Island
organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and interested individuals to identify widely- held assumptions and concerns regarding growth and recommended strategies for addressing those concerns. Progress
has been made in
The Fishers Island Gazette on
Island issues.
established
was
the
improve communication and education
Corporation
The Fishers Island
the 1994 Growth Plan
conducting th Plan Gro\\
original
to
The Walsh Park Benevolent
year- round housing problems. commuter" ferry schedule.
While
addressing recommendations of past Growth Plans.
Update,
established to address
District instituted a
the committee determined that
Assumptions remain largely valid today. They include;
Fishers Island must have
a
viable year-round
Efforts must be made to slow the
The Island should remain
a
For the foreseeable future,
the
Ferry
was
same; we
growth
residential
our
will continue to be
population,
of the seasonal
population,
community,
Island' s official governance will remain a
hamlet within the Town of Southold
and
The natural environment must be
Today, Island -- the
the
community
special things
unequivocally protected.
consensus seems to
that attracted all of
be that the
us
here in the first
residential orientation, the lack of tourism, the natural children and the small Island,
particularly
village atmosphere --
on a
seasonal basis.
unique character of the
place, such
beauty, safety for
has continued to draw
as,
our
people
to
the
the
2 Several obstacles to identified:
high property
bringing people
to the
Island
on a
full time basis
were
the
diminishing pool of moderately priced housing high utility rates for businesses, an always efficient ferry freight system, the seasonal only taxes,
and rental space, lack of commercial space,
accommodating but nature cost
of cultural
and
declining
The
not
events
and activities, the absence of formal
daycare
and the
number of Island students at the school.
universally perceived danger to Fishers Island remains the steady unique character. The next section entitled, UWhy We Should Worry" examines this danger further. of
our
high
erosion
3 WHY WE SHOULD WORRY
increased unpleasant consequences of three threats: and population density, a declining year- round population and
Fishers Island faces the
seasonal house tourism.
1.
new
seasonal home construction, with
more
homes built
on
responsibly planned
The increased
mass
and
host of " safety"
crossings,
home additions and site
managed
or
inevitably result
The sheer volume of traffic a
now
the
on
in
existing. This
an
new
in
home
management practices,
following will
of motor traffic mixed with
and other traffic will
in
a
the island in addition to the 500
development, along with existing must be
experienced a steady annual growth zoned building capability of having 500
Fishers Island has
Increasing Density:
occur:
pedestrian, bicycle, jogger
accident.
the roads will make them less safe, and result
zebra improvements including stop lights, caution lights,
ete.
The limited and
non- renewable water
contaminated and be inadequate
to
supplies
supply
will be
increasingly
the increased
potable
water
demand. The
Police will be deemed Emergency services capacity of Health, Fire, and
inadequate. existing Island physician services and equipment. Solid waste generated will exceed present handling capacity. in all The environment will markedly degrade with resulting decrease Demand will exceed the
plant
and animal
populations.
The character of Fishers will be
permanently
and
irretrievably changed.
Population: The continuing decline in the yearinfrastructure. round population threatens the vitality of the Island' s character and Meanwhile, demand for the services of the year-round population has been rising Without with the growth in Island homes, and the increasing seasonal population. 2.
Declining
Year-round
successful efforts to stabilize and increase the numbers of the year-round the Island faces the following threats:
community,
The human character will
community.
change
to that
of
an
anonymous
summer
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Emergency Services, many now staffed by volunteers, must either disappear or be replaced by professionals. This includes the Fire Department and the Sea Stretcher. The infrastructure,
postal
3. Tourism: visitors
service,
water,
the
ongoing
power,
telephone, roads,
will deteriorate.
etc...,
Local services which cater to
are an
throughout
including
concern.
or
encourage transient tourists and
The consequences of this threat
places Fishers Islanders have chosen
not to
be.
are
readily
seen
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SUMMARY I.GOVERNANCE The intent of the Governance section is to describe the
decision makers that most
immediately affect
our
community.
governing bodies It is
suggested
and
that
for local Town positions. It is year-round residents be given priority consideration and individuals in urged that Islanders become familiar with the governing bodies
positions of authority. Residents should attend meetings of familiar with the issues that impact all of us.
tax districts
and become
II. YEAR- ROUND RESIDENTS It is recommended that
we
seek ways
to
strengthen
the year- round
population,
must continue to recognizing that Island life is not for everyone. The Ferry District and operations do not cooperate with the community and ensure that their policies is discourage potential year-round residents. Walsh Park Benevolent Corporation
acquisition of year-round housing and rental units. We must aggressively seek appropriate new businesses to supplement traditional existing business activities. A good school is critical in attracting and
encouraged
to
continue their inventory and
keeping year- round residents. III. ENVIRONMENT Our wetlands, watersheds and and destruction. must
aquifers
Our shorelands must be
be maintained. To
accomplish
must be
preserved.
protected
from contamination
Habitat and
species diversity
this, three actions will need to be taken.
First,
to people of Fishers Island themselves must develop the will and knowledge Second, the manage their existing properties in environmentally responsible ways. voluntary Island associations and the official town and county organizations must
the
increasingly
understand and communicate the threats to the Island' s environment.
Third, the environmental laws which
already
exist must be
uniformly enforced.
IV. SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT
general, careful and energy and resources to enhancing
The seasonal residents of Fishers Island have been, in
concerned stewards of the Island,
devoting
time,
quality of life for all Islanders. Owners of undeveloped parcels of land are encouraged to investigate the land trust program. The Island' s historical sites and monuments should be preserved. Increased seasonal and construction traffic has caused our roadways to become unsafe. The Ferry District is encouraged to minimize the
provisions for
tourism
or
increased seasonal
capacity.
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GOVERNANCE
I.
Background Fishers Island is
Therefore, it is
politically
been considered
as
an
island hamlet of the Town of Southold and
advantage. Islanders
were
not
participatory role
berrer
in and
a
Long
able co remain almost
is much of the coastal United Scates, the
separate communities have
on
Island.
lD the past, Chis isolation had
geographically isolated.
While the Town of Southold and Fishers Island
independent. pressures.
an
goals
are
and
entirely
subject
to
objectives
More Islanders
entirely consistent understanding of the decision- making
been
growth
of these now
seek
a
that affecrs
governance of their community.
scudy group w.lS formed to investigate qualifications and procedures-for incorporation as a Village. There is ongoing debate about the advantages and disadvantages of incorporation. lD 1985,
a
The information below makers that most
A.
Although
immediately affect
the Fishers
describes the
briefly
Island
our
governing bodies and decision
community.
Representative
to
Southold
the
Town
Board/ Justice represents the entire Town of Southold, he/ she understands that his/ her major obligation is to serve the people of Fishers Island. To that end, this
guide. Fishers Island is subject to Town-wide laws and regulations that occasionally have adverse impact on Island quality of life or bear no relevancy to the goals of the community. The opposite is also true when Islanders seek.a special ordinance or regulation that would not apply in Southold. In addition to his/ her judicial duties, the holder of this office seeks to minimize impacts document should
of irrelevant
or
serve as a
useful
adverse Town Code amendments and address
through meaningful Ex-0f icio
B.
these
as
the Town Trustees. The holder of this office is also
member of the Board of Directors of the Fishers Island Civic Association.
Paid Town
on an
concerns
communication with interested Island constituents and
appropriate Town entities such an
special Island
positions
annual basis.
positions.
in their efforts.
on
the Island
are
described, and in
Year- round residents should be
The Civic Association supports and
Inquiries about positions should go
Represen cative/ Justice.
some cases
given priority
consideration for
guides holders of to
the Town
appointed,
these
positions
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appointed members
pl" nning Board: The Board consists of five
that meet
weekly
for work sessions and meet bi-weekly to vote. The Board exists to
ensure
the safe and proper
the
Planning
The term of service is five years with
Board.
The Board deals with
number of terms.
Fishers Island has
of land.
use
major ( involving
minor ( involving 2 lots) subdivisions, commercial
They etc.... Federal
by the Area
suggest changes
regulations the
must be met
laws
County,
the
Long
over
limit
on
the
on
5 lots) and
buildings, country clubs,
are
County, State and
considered
designated
a
or
approved
Critical Environmental
Impact Form,
Environmental
representative
no
needed. All
as
before requests
As Fishers Island has been
Board.
by
zoning
to
a
engineering
an
archeological survey must be submitted as well. The Town Master Plan has been adopted at all levels for the west end of the Island and the OImsted Plan has been accepted by the Town as zoning for the east end. survey and
an
The Board consists of five
Zoning Board of Appeals: that meet once
a
month
or more
regulations
relative to the
of relief when
means
Fishers Island has
a
permit
a
no
limit
on
on
by
members
The Board exists to
current laws and
buildings. The Board provides
is refused/ denied
representative
service is five years with
outlined
as
of land and
use
if necessary.
frequently
protect the public welfare and interest
appointed
the
Zoning
by
the
Board.
Building Department. The term of
the number of terms.
The
procedure
according to the type of category ( signs, accessory apartments, etc...). All appeals require appropriate category forms, a an
appeal
from the
a
for
varies
Building Department, payment
of
stipulated
fees and
denial
assurance
that
the matter does not lie at the state level with the Environmental Conservation
Regulatory Affairs
Unit.
Building Inspector:
A part- time, year- round
annual basis to represent the Southold Town He/ she conducts site
Island.
inspections
on
employee appointed on an Building Inspector on Fishers
all Island horne/ property
improvements. Provides assistance with and tracks all Island building permit
applications. and, to
a
Monitors
compliance
with
building codes, licensing regulations
degree, environmental regulations.
Highway
Department:
Assistant
Superintendent:
appointed
on an
Southold crew
A part- time, year-round
annual basis to act
Highway Superintendent
members.
Also acts
as
as
employee
the coordinator between the
and the two Fishers Island
the the Island
highway
public information and
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complaint officer for the Highway Department.
employees on Fishers Island. Duties are to maintain the roads and keep them safe for travel. This includes patching pot holes, clearing drains, sanding and plowing, Crew. Two full-time, year-round, contracted
trimming, planting new and removing old trees, maintaining Town equipment and, if possible, responding to special problems, when they arise.
Enforcement
positions:
Town Constables:
appointed
primarily
on an
There
are two
annual basis who,
involved in
patrol
patrol parking
and direct the
duties
as
areas,
public, testify
as
designated
peace officers,
and traffic direction.
pedestrian and vehicular traffic events,
year-round, part-time constables
at scenes
They
are
direct
of fires, accidents, and
issue summonses,
public
questions for
answer
in court, make reports and assume
police
directed.
Bay Constables:
There
are two
year-round, part-time
for
Bay Constables, patrolling
appointed on an annual basis, who are responsible adjacent waterways. Their duties include ensuring proper utilization mooring, anchorage, and recreational areas and channels in West Harbor. They are also available to patrol East and Hay Harbors and to assist Town officials when conducting working visits to the island. The Southold Board of Town Trustees
regulate
shoreline of the Town and its inland wetlands.
applications, conduct public hearings
on
any
activity along the
The Trustees review
permit applications and
occasional visits to Fishers Island to conduct site
of
permit
make
inspections. The Trustees
operate independently of the Southold Town Board and are elected in separate Town-wide elections. Fishers Island would benefit by having an Island resident, familiar with local conditions and Island
ecology,
on
the Board of
Town Trustees.
C.
The
following Island
infrastructure for
our
Fishers Island
be
to
acquire,
Tax Districts strive to
provide basic
and
adequate
residential community.
Ferry
District " The
construct,
object
equip, operate
and purpose of the district shall
and maintain
a
public ferry for
the
9 for hire of persons and vehicles, and
transportation
merchandise, from convenient points
on
goods,
Fishers Island,
wares
and
the waters of
across
Long Island Sound and other adjacent waters or tributary thereto, to points within and without the state. A further object and purpose of the district shall be to acquire by gift, purchase or lease, an airport or landing field situated on the
Fishers Island, and to operate and maintain such airport" ( excerpts from 1947 Charter amended in 1951).
A candidate a
property
members
seeking
owner
serve
usually held is
and
the five member Board of Commissioners must be the Island to
voter on
registered
five year terms with
no
limitation
In order to vote in Fishers Island
served.
on
a seat on
in
the Island.
early August,
you must be
Absentee ballots
usually conducted
in late
are not
Ferry a
qualify.
Board
the number of terms
on
District elections which are
property
registered voter Budget meeting
owner or
available. The annual
August. Referendums
are
held
on an as
needed
basis.
Fire District
The Fishers Island Fire District
the fire house for the Fishers Island Fire the volunteer Fire
Department operates
provides
basic
Department. Although independent,
as a
division of the Fire District. The
Department conducts several community and fundraising Money generated from these
basis.
Stretcher ambulance boat and to
are
year at vote in
a
events on an
annual
operation of
the Sea
events is used to cover
defray equipment improvement
improvements currently being made There
equipment and
to
costs, such as
the radio system.
five members of the Fire District. One Commissioner is elected each
December election. One must be
this election. There
are no
a
registered
absentee ballots.
voter in
The Fire
the District to
Department
conducts elections among its members to determine Line Officers who
are
then
recommended to the Fire District for appointment. School District: The Fishers Island School is
grades pre K- 12. Completion or a
Students
are
able to
New York State
earn a
a
New York Public School for
local
diploma, Certificate of
Regents Diploma.
The Board of Education is dedicated to
educating
students to
moral, ethical, and cultural values, to stimulate and
learning
process and to cultivate
an
expand
develop desired a
continual
understanding and appreciation of
the
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rights
and
responsibilities of
function
American citizens, which will enable them to
effectively independent individuals in a democratic society." Additionally, the " Board strives to conduct district affairs by way of a wish[ continuing, open dialogue between the community and the school...ing] as
to maintain its
high level of sensitivity
community and A candidate
to act
seeking
a seat on
resident and present members terms
a
a
changing
needs and conditions."
the five member Board of Education must be
petition signed by 25 residents
limitation
no
qualify.
to
on
a
Board
the number of
In order to vote in Union Free School District # 4 elections
includes Board members and annual
you must be
the needs and desires of the
to meet
for three year terms with
serve
served.
expeditiously
to
usually held in May, days prior to the election.
budget) which
resident of the District for at least 30
are
A bs~ n tee ballots are available.
Garbage
and Refuse District The District is
transporting household garbage and
waste
off the Island. Since state law
required that
the Island
dumps and landfIlls
established
successful
recycling program
a
former burn waste
dump
responsible for receiving and
be closed, the District has
and trash transfer program.
has been excavated and now serves as the site for
and contractor and demolition waste. The District has worked
with the New York State
appropriate clean up
yard
closely
Department of Environmental Conservation
and closure
procedures
at
the Island' s Picket
The
on
Property
landf1ll10cated east of the gate house. The Town of Southold has assumed clean up and closure
responsibility for the former metal dump. The District
an
annual Household Toxic Waste
an
opportunity
A candidate
be
a
to
Day each summer providing residents with properly dispose of such items as paints, oils, batteries, etc... .
seeking
property
a seat on
the three member Board of Commissioners must
resident to
owner or
qualify.
Board members
terms with no limitation on the number of terms served.
Fishers Island
Garbage
a
least 30
days prior
to
own
Fort
effective
Wright
was
disposal of sewage and
areas.
Proper
or
be
a
maintenance and
are
are
established in the waste water
three year
usually
resident of the District
the election. Absentee ballots
The Fishers Island Sewer District ensure
property
serve
In order to vote in
and Refuse District elections, which
conducted in December, you must for
sponsors
available.
to
mid-eighties
for residents in
designated
operation of this system
critical. The Southold Town Board members act
as
is
commissioners for this
11 Island
D.
the our
It is
tax
district.
important for Islanders
myriad governing bodies quality of life. Those that
to be
at
familiar with and be able to communicate with
the Federal, State and
are most
present
on
County levels that affect
the Island
are
briefly described
below: State
Island Troopers: Two Troopers from Riverbead, Long
are
stationed
on
through October 31st of every year and the New June 1st through Labor Day. They are able to enforce any are law ( including environmental regulations), although they
Fishers Island. One from other from
York State
primarily involved
Department units, such
as
of the
in
1st
May
patrol
and traffic direction.
Conservation ( DEe):
Environmental
Regional
Solid Waste
wetlands staff from the DEC, make
Engineer
regular field
or
VariOU$
Regional
tidal and freshwater
visits to Fishers Island for
proposed projects in light of its own statewide regulations. For information on specific call the Regulatory regulations concerning air, water, solid waste, etc..., Affairs Office. Application guides are available to assist the general public
inspection
and enforcement purposes.
The DEC will review
that affect tidal preparing acceptable permit applications for projects freshwater wetlands. Activity conducted within 100 feet of a freshwater in
tidal wetland
E.
requires
or or
permit.
a
The Fishers Island Civic Association has
a
mandate
to
responsibly represent
organizations. It aggressively strives for of the community. consensus, or at least majority opinion, on goals and objectives material covering The Civic Association conducts open meetings, provides written Fishers Island Gazette the deliberations of the Directors, communicate through the
all Island residents, businesses and
appropriate newspapers and works and all representatives of the Town.
and other
Southold
committees described below. For
more
Police Advisory Committee: communications between the Committee
develops,
officers and review
in
by
The Civic Association has several
information, contact the Civic Association.
The mission is to
public
conjunction are
ensure
open, two-way
and law enforcement officials. This with the Town Justice, enforcement
expectations of the officers and announced at May QJIarterly Civic
the Civic Board, clear
enforcement priorities which
Association Meeting.
in dose affiliation with the Town of
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provide all Island harbor user groups a forum for discussing harbor issues and to provide the Town Board with recoJllJllendations for balanced, fair, harbor policy and regulation built on the
Harbor Committee: The mission is to
broadest
possible
consensus
and endorsed
by
the Civic Association
membership. This committee has been officially recognized by the Town of Southold and is known
as
the Fishers Island Harbor Committee.
Senior Citizens Committee:
new
committee is
charged
with
meeting the needs of the Island' s senior citizens, securing and County assistance programs if eligible, and establishing and
identifying Town
This
and
providing guidance for
an
major opinion forum. Its policy is to free from any government pressure and independent of
The Fishers Island Gazette
publish all the news any political bias.
Island senior citizens coordinator.
is
a
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II.
YEAR- ROUND
RESIDENTS Background
have
Hiscorically Fishers Island has been blessed with year-round residents who been good stewards of the community. Most families owned their own homes
and absentee
ownership
The Island
changing.
500 CO under 300
of
Island business
population has declined
today.
quality of life
that it is in
recognized
was
unknown.
This
scene
in the last 20 years from
has been
just
over
Volunteers who maintain the critical functions that
preserve and enhance the
It is
an
our
the Island
on
stretched thin.
are
best interest CO find ways of
strengthening
the year-rolJIJd
population and that the factors involved in doing so are complex. Fishers Island offers a lifestyle that is not for everyone. Mainland amenities such
shopping are
malls, restaurants,
traded for
Fishers Island
a more
contend with the
must
in out-of-school
rural and isolated
of suitable
availability
diversity
housing,
opportunities for children
experience. Those people deciding
challenges of access
and the
as
CO
to live on
and from the mainland,
slightly higher utility
rates and
property
Those with children must consider all that the Fishers Island School has to
taxes.
offer. While
commuting
wish CO establish
to the mainland
business
a
on
for work is
now a
possibility,
the Island must deal with the
those who
particularities of the
Island. The decline in the number of year-round residents has stabilized, thanks to a
housing
program and
improved feny schedule, but at too low a level to consider won. Also, job opportunities on the Island do not meet the needs of all persons seeking employment. Awareness of these and other socia-economic trends is critical in devising programs aimed at making Fishers Island an attractive place an
the battle
for families
to live
A. Now that the to the
and work.
Ferry
schedule accommodates
from the Island
mainland, efforts should be made to recruit families from the Groton/ New
London
area
whose work schedule would
permit such
efforts should be made to recruit families communities
B.
a " reverse" commute
Housing
Walsh Park
across
seeking
a commute.
our
Additionally, unique lifestyle from similar
the country.
programs for year- round residents should continue to be
Property
on
North Hill has been
Walsh Park Board of Trustees also
developed
recognizes
to house 12
that the lack of
expanded.
The
families. The
adequate, affordable
14 rental
properties
parties
is a critical issue.
improve this growing Island
to
C. Efforts should be made to
a
priority
have
agreed
to
work with all interested
concern.
seek
aggressively
supplement traditional existing
Island to space is
They
in order to encourage
appropriate
new
business activities. a
businesses for the
Available commercial
business owner to consider the Island
a
to Island location to work and live. Primary consideration should be given to offer residents for the limited commercial space available. It may be necessary to aid a prospective business locate some form of pro active community assistance and so on. We should continue to support space, arrange financing if necessary who employ licensed, tax paying Island businesses and particularly those
good
properly
round table that would meet in a Rotary Club year-round Island residents. A business which would offer a place to fonnat sho1Jld be established by the business community and housing discuss issues and concerns such as utility demand rates, ferry freight needs for employees. D. The mainland has been made District Commissioners must
more
available
Island residents. The Ferry
to
continually study and evaluate the changing needs of
businesses and arrange schedules and fares to year- round residents and Island seasonal accommodate these requirements whenever possible. Presently, higher fares
are a
hardship for year- round residents.
The high attracting and keeping year-round residents. is an ongoing concern. The cost and low enrollment at the Fishers Island School Grade K 1994- 95 budget is $ 1, 979, 795. There are currently 78 students pre- through of the school building 12, and 28 of these are off Island students. Maximum capacity
E.
A
good school
is critical in
is 100 to 120 students. There are 21
employees of
the Fishers Island School. The
school- owned housing is currently full.
F.
Provision for
residents.
a
health
care
system is critical
Fire
Medical Technicians Department provides the Emergency
EMT' s) and the " Sea Stretcher"
G.
attracting and keeping year-round
Health Fishers Island has first class emergency services. The Island St. Lukes- Roosevelt Hospital a continuous residency of doctors from
Project provides in New York City. The London
to
provides continuous
personnel.
care
Lawrence and Memorial
Hospital
in New
and assistance.
the continuous EMT The volunteer Fishers Island Fire Department, including of the well being of all residents, guests and workers. are an
training,
integral part
15 H.
The Island
People' s Project
is an
supports programs that contribute all residents.
Its main
develops, implements and social, cultural and overall quality of life
organization
to
the
emphasis has been
in
that
organizing and running
of
a summer
recreational program for ages 4- 12. I. We must encourage the Town Board to address issues and concerns
involving
Island senior citizens commensurate with what is offered to mainland citizens.
J.
The churches and their related
organizations
are an
integral part
of the
spiritual
and social fabric of Fishers Island.
K. There
are
quality of
liie
several recreational facilities on
the Island.
on
Fishers Island that contribute to the
The Fishers Island Movie Theater, the tennis courts
the school, and the boat ramp in Pirate' s Cove have all
through private
contributions and Town
funding and
recently
are
been refurbished
available for
public
use.
Legion Hall welcome the public as guests. The bowling the public. These facilities must be well maintained and not
Members of the American
alley
is also available to
allowed
to
fall into
disrepair again.
Sanger Fund has provided funding for many important Island projects its establishment. Individuals or Island groups lacking funds required to
1. The since
accomplish projects beneficial Sanger
Fund.
by
to
the
community
are
encouraged
to
apply
to
the
16
III. PROTECTION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Background Fishers Island and its
surrounding
waters
is
an
environmental rarity which
needs the protection of all its residents and visitors. Its environment is under pressure from
variety of sources, primarily
a
the managemenr
perhaps
more aware
the Island.
by
practices of the existing
The
following
is
The Island is surrounded
region... Along the shore
bay
and
individual home
homes and lors.
development
Distanr observers
and
are
of the rarity of the Fishers Island habitar than the residents of
description of the Fishers Island Ecological Complex
a
the Lonl! Island Sound Coasral
sheltered
new
coves,
Prol! ram:
highest quality marine coastal salt ponds, brackish
by
are
Management
the
maritime
sandy beaches, rocky
waters
in the Sound
and salt marshes,
a
intertidal communities, and
ponds, coastal plain pond shores ( rare), shrub swamps, and red maple- hardwood swamps, oak-hickory forests, a maritime beech forest ( globally rare), other forested areas which help protect the Island' s water supply and prevent invasion of exotic species, shrub thickets, and managed maritime grasslands ( fire-maintained). small offshore islands. Inland
Many of the Island' s
rare
areas
species
of the Island host freshwater
are
concentrated in
About 45 species of wetlands... the Island, as are over
plants listed as rare, endangered, or threatened are found on and at least eight other protected 90 breeding bird species, including osprey... species. The beach areas are used by many varieties of sea birds, wading birds, waterfowl, shore birds, and passerines... islands off the north shore host one of largest nesting concentrations of concentrate in the area during Seals...
This fabulous
cormorants in New York State.
doublec-rested
winter
diversity of habitat
on
the
months..."
and around the Island nurtures
an
abundance of fish and wildlife which form the essential part of the Fishers Island
experience.
This is what its residents
are
committed to protect
through
The Fishers
Island Growth Plan. The need for laws
outweighs the
club, business
the
place of an
or
prorection of
the environment and enforcement of its attendant
inconvenience and constraint
other
aware
on
any individual homeowner,
entity. No governmental enforcement authority
dtizenry
on
Fishers Island.
can
take
Every house and household
has
17 an
individual impact
on
The cumulative effects of each
the environment.
clearing, pesticide use, septic maintenance, plantings, is enonnous. An example of environmental success wetland treatment, etc... introduction of recycling through the changed practices of each household is the District. programs by the Garbage and Refuse waterfront, wildlife Today nearly eVeJYone acknowledges that wetlands, habitats, ponds, watershed lands, aquifer basins, and scenic areas are important household' s brush and site
and character. In the components of the Island' s unique ecological significance home density afforded Island residents past, a smaller seasonal population and lower of manipulating their individual properties without dramatically the luxUI}' of being surrounded by a diverse, undisturbed natural the
perception
altering
environment. Now, each property
owner,
mindful of his
business
proprietor
must be
through
individual
household practices.
A.
her
or
impact
on
the
landscaper and sum
of the whole
Support the work of the Fishers Island
Organizations:
Conservation
caretaker, contractor,
to act as the lead Conservancy. This organization has acted and should continue The Conservancy should take organization in environmental matters on the Island. consensus to
protection priorities of maintaining credibility.
define the environmental
the lead in
building
the Island,
thereby avoiding alarmist posture and
campaigned to preserve the Island' s historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources. It is required that when evidence of prehistoric, Colonial or Native American occupation appears during construction or any land improvement project, the owners of such land should notify
The
H. L
Ferguson
Museum has
the Museum and allow for before the site is
infonnation
B.
on
professional archaeological
Environmental
The
Regulation:
The
growth objectives, topography, in many ways
economic structure of Fishers Island
are
of Southold and Suffolk County. For
example,
wishes to encourage
machinery
and
a
bureaucracy put
often irrelevant,
are
concerns
of Fishers Island.
County, and State
in
place for
confusing and
and
radically different from those
unlike Fishers Island, Southold has and
sizeable tourist industry. The
Southold
place
importance of extracting and preserving past cannot be overstated.
destroyed.
the Island' s
assessment to take
zoning
the concerns
structure,
of Suffolk
regulatory
County and
sometimes at odds with the interests and
Many of the distant regulatory officials. at the Town, levels are understandably unfamiliar with the topography and
specific environmental
needs of Fishers Island.
The communication among the
18 distant
regulatory
authorities, the few local Fishers Island
and civic groups has been
The zoned
building
unsatisfactory.
single home capacity
lots, with
of Fishers Island has been fixed at
approximately
500 homes
presently
environmental intent of this Growth Plan is to chart Island
as a
residential
precious and
regulators
fragile
community
areas: new
home
property/ home management.
a
roughly
in existence.
slow
1, 000
The
growth path for
the
which accepts the role of
environment.
The environmental
and Island citizens is to
intent in four
regulatory authorities
daily stewardship of its challenge for regulations,
that future actions
see
building,
renovations,
are
consistent with this
topographic
alteration and
Accordingly:
New and detailed information is available in the Fishers Island Watershed
Studv conducted for the Fishers Island Health and
County
Conservancy and the Suffolk Planning Departments. This study documents and
maps the critical watershed It also maps
watershed
of Barlow, Middle Farms, and Treasure Ponds.
species and environmentally sensitive habitats in' those
rare
In combination with DEC information and watershed
areas.
information
areas
in the
developed
mosquito control program,
information base exists for Fishers Island. consolidated
by the Fishers
and then overlaid
on
made available to all
they expand
are
the
Island
building
considering building
the database
on rare
engineer
Conservancy or another appropriate group
lot maps of the Island. These maps should be owners
for
use
when
lot
applications. The Conservancy plans to species and sensitive habitats Island-wide.
The Southold Town Board has to review
thorough
This information base should be
authorities and property
regulatory
a
intermittently employed an environmental projects and plans that had environmental
Fishers Island
dimensions and fell under the Town' s purview. This poSition has been useful to Fishers Island in the past and should be in the future. The Conservancy the Civic Association and FIDCO feel such
useful roles
played by
a
person is needed. There are three
this person: education/ information,
Inspection, and
enforcement.
There should be
a
Fishers Island representative among the Southold Town
Trustees, which has
jurisdiction
Fi~hers Island has been
by
Suffolk
County.
over
designated
Islanders
are
environmental matters.
as a "
Critical Environmental Arean ( CEA)
awaiting formal CEA recognition by the
19 Southold Town Board. Such action
by
the Town Board would coordinate and
streamline the permit application process and give
credibility
the
to
visibility and
more
designation.
Department of Environmental Conservation DEC) and the Southold Board of Town Trustees have jurisdiction over most activities affecting the environment: new home building, topographic The
New
York
manipulation County
State
office which has the which affect
matters such
for
responsibility
navigable
waters,
Fishers Island should notice should include
Boards,
and
representative, the
Civic Association, the
Appeals
posted
at
as
Local officials
of any
Departments
or
and
u.s.
the Island Town Board
as
FIDCO.
Generally,
Fishers Island Constables,
authority
to
Bay
enforce
should increase their efforts.
or
timely
land
Boards,
notice of
building permit applications.
implement
Notice
permit requests received by Southold Town well as Suffolk County Boards, should immediately
use as
forwarded to the aforementioned Island officials. create
dock
In
Fishers Island and concerned citizens' groups have not
received
building
well
the Post Office.
regulations and on
as
supply. building, the
water
Conservancy and
Constables and State Troopers have the environmental
such
Suffolk
by these authorities to be specifically and generally publicized. Specifically, the Fishers Island representatives of the Building
Inspector, Plannmg notice should be
septic and
a
All visits
Army Corps of Engineers gets involved.
uniformly
The Health Board is
and activities around the water.
an
Island Land Use
be
The Civic Association should
Advisory Committee. Such
committees have been established in other Southold and Suffolk
County
hamlets to receive and coordinate the flow of information among government
officials, local citizens, and concerned citizens' groups.
C.
Inland and Open Waters
Aquifers:
supply of Fishers Island, the strongly urged to act on the reservoir
In order to protect the vital water
Fishers Island Water Company is
protection recommendations of Study. This study confIrmed the
the recent Fishers Island Watershed
earlier reservoir
recommendations of the Trust for Public Land
Protection Area" should be
legally established
protection
study.
In brief, a " Watershed
around the critical watersheds
of Barlow Pond, Middle Farms Pond, and Treasure Pond,
pond- Side development.
prohibiting
20
urged to facilitate the establishment of the " Watershed Protection Area" in cooperation with the Water Company, such as through exploring the possibility of building lot Island
Fishers
Development Corporation
is
exchanges. The
Wetlands:
remaining
wetlands of Fishers Island must be
protected
from disturbance, human waste contamination and insecticide and fertilizer f1ltration for, the water supplies of run- off. Wetlands connect to, and
provide
the Island.
habitat and nursery
They provide
sometimes seasonal, and
marine life.
Wetlands
discernible.
Many wetlands
the
are
to
have been f1lled in in the past and there remains
danger of ongoing " inching
Both
plant, anima1 and therefore not always easily
protection
in".
the New York DEe and the Southold Board of Town Trustees
regulations covering wetlands. They are encouraged Permitting see that the environmental regulations are enforced. of the location. Any features and specific requirements vary by authority owner or contractor should always check with these authorities before
have
jurisdiction
altering
a
and
wetland
or
the
area
Property Owners should be or
any
within 100 feet of
aware
clearing within 100 feet of
authorities and that
they
that the
a
wetland.
pesticides and herbicides regulated by the above
use
wetland is
a
to
of
must check with these authorities
before
commencing. The osprey
population
of Fishers Island and much of the coast
destroyed
due to the seepage of DDT into the food chain
wetlands.
This is the most dramatic
was
almost
through the coastal
example of the connection between land-
practices and the wetlands. In this way, all Island residents are connected and affected by the pesticidal, herbicidal, and fertilizer practices of each property owner on the island. Organic and based management
biological
fertilizer and pest management alternatives
chemical school of gardening. versus
now
exist to the
example of biological application Island mosquito control program of
An excellent
chemical application is the Fishers
the Conservancy.
Harbors:
The
newly formed Fishers Island
Harbor Committee is made up
21 of
of all harbor
delegates
Committee is and
to restore
Both
property
owners near
water treatment
their
Dye
surrounding
Fishers Island.
The
agreed
regulations.
The Fishers Island Harbor
upon
West Harbor have
installations
easy
a
West Harbor and
disposal
fecal
Hay
of boat
to do and will
septic tank
pollution problem.
Harbor have
septic systems. Home
or
sanitary systems tested if there
tests are
the Harbor
of the waters
to seek a solution to the
Hay Harbor and
goals of
physical
biological integrity urged
groups. One of the
where necessary and protect the chemical,
Constables will enforce Committee is
user
give property
waste-
should have
is any concern about their owners an
waste.
Some
inadequate
owners
Bay
adequacy.
indication of whether
untreated waste is
Conservancy
is
flowing directly into our harbors. Fishers Island very helpful in setting up dye tests. This situation needs
to
be
monitored continually. The Fishers Island
Conservancy
is
to continue its harbor
urged
pollution
testing. Coastland: do
so.
Beachstone should be removed
Removal should be
easily gathered, cause severe
and not
erosion of
into coastal fresh water
The coastland not
for
kept
easily
to an
areas
only provides food
breeding colonies. Breeding
afar and not disturbed if
with
legal permits
absolute minimum, since beach stone is
renewed,
adjacent ponds.
only by those
resource.
including
sources
Unauthorized removal
to
an
can
encroachment of saltwater
for birds but also
provides space
colonies and nests should be admired from
we are to
continue to
enjoy
our
shore birds.
Surrounding Waters: As part of the SeawoIf program, the Navy intends dump 2. 7 million cubic yards of severely contaminated Thames River bottom sludge at the New London Disposal Site ( NLDS) just 1- 112 miles off Fishers
to
Island' s north-west coast, and proximate to the enormous tidal flows between the Race and
Long
Board of Trustees
Island. The SouthoId Town Board, and the SouthoId
as
well
as
Suffolk
County and the New
York State DEC
urgently requested to oppose the use of NLDS. The Fishers Island Conservancy should be supported strongly by the citizens of Fishers Island in their legal opposition to the Seawolf dredge and disposal project. Island are
residents with connections
to
other conservation groups
are
urged
cooperation of those other groups in opposing this dump- site.
to
seek the
22 Center has installed cables and an
Navy Undersea Warfare
The
electronic sled (
complete
with
mooring buoy)
far-ofshore
at
Wilderness
area. This important natural habitat and recreational fishing should be activity, while understandable for national security reasons, abuses. continually monitored for pollution, and other environmental
Point,
an
Unlicensed
dragging by large
and marine infractions
are
trawlers,
illegal lobstering, and other fishing
seldom enforced. The New York DEC,
State Police ( NYSP), the Fishers Island Police
Fishers Island Harbor Committee
D.
are
urged
New York
Advisory Committee and the
to
seek
a
solution to the
problem.
Refuse The Southold Town Board is
presently discussing
the alternative costs of
versus thirty year monitoring program for the metal dump mining and removal to off island sites. The Fishers Island Conservancy total cost of the strongly supports the mining of the dump and argues that the
capping and
two
a
alternatives is
comparable.
In the absence of
a
prohibitive
cost
differential, the Fishers Island Civic Association insists that mining and is removal be done on the grounds of safety. Fishers Island, unlike Southold,
a
which the place with finite interconnected critical aquifers on be adopted to public depend. Therefore, a Zero Tolerance Policy should the solutions which endanger the public aquifers. The alternative of capping
very small
dump and monitoring the ground
metal
and when the water
supply
water
is tainted offers
an
contamination to determine if
unacceptable
level of risk to
this small Island.
Efforts to close and cap the better
they
explained
can
existing Pickett property landfill
and understood
support any plan. The
hazardous material before
must be
by Fishers Island property owners before necessity of mining the landfill to remove
capping should
be considered.
and The residents of the Island commend the Fishers Island Garbage and managed system Refuse District Commissioners for the well- reasoned and disposal. However, it is the residents themselves who of
recycling
garbage
critical ways: reducing the solid waste load In the U. S., the created by each one of us, and recycling all possible materials. is 2, 000 pounds for each average amount of solid waste generated per year
must make the
system work in
two
23 Each person coming to Fishers Island should think non- recyclable disposable products to our Island which
and child.
woman, man,
twice before has
bringing disposal capacity.
Island
no on
organized an extremely valuable STOP DAY" which allows Islanders to dispose of all dangerous toxic products, such as, batteries, paint thinner, pesticides, by all etc....Participation
The F. I.
Garbage
Islanders is
Brush is
and Refuse District has
a must.
now
chipped
at
the former burn
site for $5
dump
truck load.
a
increasing problem. The Troopers and Constables are encouraged to enforce the laws against littering. While there' are many culprits, contractors should insist that their employees obey
The road and beach litter situation is
these laws. in the
day
Habitat
E.
an
The Civic Association will continue to sponsor All Islanders
spring.
Preservation
and
are
All
property
owners,
that land
clearing
caretakers and contractors must become
more aware
destruction and therefore should be done
selectively, carefully,
time.
The
etc... are
and insecticidal
large
manicured lawns
run-offs can turn
groves with
no
become habitat deserts.
preservation of wildlife The H.L
Ferguson
are
over
native
ponds
also
come to
owner
Museum Land Trust has
is
algae ponds. " Cleaned as high- bush blueberry,
into
species such
Every property
areas
owners must
monocultures whose fertilizer, herbicidal
habitat and open spaces
aside and preserve open
gradually
the Island is
wetlands and
undergrowth of
etc...
the
on
devoid of wildlife habitat. However, property
understand that
tree
We
and
is habitat
destroying wildlife habitat in easily understand that roads, tennis courts, pools,
increasing housing density
its creation of human habitat.
effort.
to volunteer for this
encouraged
Open Spaces:
road clean up
a
responsible
on
up"
to each other for
the Island.
spearheaded
the effort to set
of Fishers Island. To date, the Trust has
preserved 64 acres of open space. All residents should be aware of, and encouraged to participate in, the granting of conservation easements and donations of property to this effort.
FIDCO on
policies
have the
Fishers Island.
site
largest single effect
the future of open spaces
Subdividing land should continue
clearing should be encouraged.
Island Club,
on
FIDCO' s
largest
to be
prohibited. Minimal
tenant,
should continue to review and refme its
golf
the Fishers course
management strategy for minimum environmental impact. Southold has
a town-wide
program of acquisition of open spaces.
The
24
application of this program needs
to
be
investigated and coordinated
with the
Museum. We should all be
grateful
to
property
owners
who allow the continued
through their properties. The open space and recreation systems on the Island including the nature trails should be maintained, enlarged by landowner cooperation, gifts, and easements. There is a need for a tree policy for public land. For example, the beautiful maintenance of nature trails
maples to
on
Whistler Avenue need to be
advantage of
take
The
Island is
they
Program
Center property
be monitored for the
Recommended Practices:
as
die. We must continue which
provided
and
past two years.
Navy Undersea Warfare
continually F.
the Town of Southold Tree
trees over the
planted 30
replaced
possibility
Judicious
use
of
Fishers Island must
on
being deemed surplus.
of all natural
resources
on
Fishers
encouraged. Residents should:
Minimize lawn
areas, use
of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides, run-off,
Protect wetlands and wildlife habitat from encroachment and
septic systems should be pumped of solids regularly, run-off, Older septic systems should be dye tested for
All
Recycle The
when
possible and
Conservancy
and FICA
disposables, urged to create and
reduce are
distribute
pamphlets
appropriate environmental practices of home management and
on
site
development. G.
If recommended actions of the Growth
Potential Environmental Threats:
Plan
are not
taken, the
following
may
occur:
Barlow, Middle Farms and Treasure Pond reservoirs from
new
Aquifer
potentially
contaminated
home development and septic infIltration,
contamination
occurs
from old metal dumpsite and
at
the Pickett
Property landfIll,
dredging spoil pollutes surrounding waters, Irresponsible home management practices of clear cutting,
SeawoIf
poor
septic location
and
degradation of
and hard surface
all lead to open space reduction
environment,
f. Loss of remaining wetlands due intrusion,
run-off
wetlands infIIl,
to
f1lling and
etc... leads to loss of wildlife habitat and decline
site clearing, septic in
species, Continuing broad herbicide, insecticide, and fertilizer applications
to
ground
water contamination and wetland
lead
26
SEASONAL DEVELOPMENT
IV.
Background
approximately 1000 existing building lots. Subdivisions could create an additional 77 building lots within the current zoning regulations. Island-wide, there are approximately 500 residential housing units now in existence with several planned for construction in the next The land
mass
of Fishers Island is divided into
Of the buildable lots
few years.
on
the east end, there
are
214 that remain
unimproved. The
escalating
being considered
as
value of Island real estate has resulted in various
investment
the housin~ available to
issue
pertinent
aspiring year-round residents.
seasonal
to
opportunities.
development
seasonal homes remained vacant while and
seasonal
more
and short term
owners are
periods.
This has had
There
owners were not on
properties
adverse impact
A second
is home rentals.
renting their
an
related
housing
was a
time when
the Island. Now,
homes when not in
use,
on
more
for both
long
This has had the effect of increasing the overall seasonal
population. It is clear from the Plan
Assumptions listed earlier that
Growth Plan is to enhance the year-round
development. For
example,
rentals
are
However, it must be
new
up
as
house starts
population and
recognized
are at
to
that seasonal
3 to 6 per year,
a
growth
one
the
slow seasonal
growth rate
The fundamental issue in seasonal
noted above.
goal of is
occurring.
of about 196, and
development is
management of the tension which exists between individual private property rights and
development that adversely impacts
the overall infrastructure and
fragile
environment of Fishers Island. A conscious effort to maintain a residential
rourism is
community with little
being made by both seasonal and year-round
Island residents
or no
willing
to
typica1Jy attract tourists. Island businesses have been willing to cater almost exclusively to Island residents. The Island' s infrastructure is geared to providing services for year round and seasonal residents,
forego commercial
with little
Martha' s
or no
amenities that
provision for tourism
of the type evident
Block Island
or
Vineyard.
Unusual in many other
places,
the seasonal residents of Fishers Island have
devoting time, energy and Islanders. Employment, supported
been careful and concerned stewards of the Island, resources to
by
on
enhancing the quality of life for a1J
the seasonal
population,
is strong.
27 A.
Properties
Sensitive
growth responsibly, agencies consensus on priorities in order
In order to manage seasonal
with
must build
authority
infrastructure and environment for the benefit of all. to
support the enforcement of existing laws which
and to
They
ensure
organizations protect the
must then agree
protection
of
our
unique Island. bear the properties that provide widespread publiC access or potential of becoming tourist attractions or sites for development (large
All Island
with this Plan
parcels) should be inventoried and the owners made familiar and its assumptions. Owners and buyers of property zoned commercial encouraged The
to
utilize that property in
a manner
are
also
consistent with this Plan.
Museum Land Trust accepts donations and maintains Island
Ferguson
properties to be held as open space in perpetuity. Owners of undeveloped parcels adjacent to their principal properties are encouraged to investigate the land trust program. They will benefit from the proximity to green space, should as well as the tax benefits such a donation will provide. The Museum conduct
public presentation of
a
Southold Town has established
Program
to
a
purchase properties
the program
periodically
to broaden its
base.
Farmland Preservation and Open Space or
development rights
to
those
properties
that
contribute to the aesthetic and rural character of the Town.
B.
Island individuals,
integrity of
organizations
and businesses should work
the Island' s historical sites.
and make available
an
The
to
preserve the
Ferguson Museum should prepare
inventory of such sites and
monuments in order to
protect and
maintain them.
It is
hoped that
new
construction and renovations
are
done in the character of the
Island.
Development Corporation ( FlOCO) is the major private property residents. The owner on the Island with buildable lots traditionally sold to seasonal Olmsted Plan, developed for the east end of the Island, has been adopted into law as a formal planning and zoning structure by both Southold Town and Suffolk County. C.
Fishers Island
FlDCO honors the Olmsted Plan and does not intend to support subdivisions similar to
those
as
have occurred in the past. FIDCO has had
a
policy against
further land sales
28 for
some
position an
time. FIDCO, in
and
to
discourage development practices
must
adverse impact
cooperation with other agencies and boards, is
the environment, infrastructure
on
Short term and group rentals
D.
by
on
in the
the east end that will have character of the Island.
or
homeowners and real estate agents are
strongly
discouraged. E.
Fishers Island businesses
encouraged
are
to continue
operating in
a manner
that
providing goods and services for residents as the target operations, and not providing for increased tourism.
is consistent with this Plan, client base for their
F.
We commend the efforts of the Island Clubs to manage their
growth
in
a manner
consistent .,.lith this Plan.
G.
The Fishers Island
points
Ferry
District bears
of entry to the Island, the
disagreement of the Island.
over
the role and
ability
It is believed that
the District - to
airport a
responsibility
boats.
and the
of the
for the two
ferry Ferry District
conflict exists between the
provide safe and efficient transportation
themselves - and the
to
public perception that there
It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the
to
major public
There is fundamental
affect the
growth rates operating philosophy of
all who present
is too much traffic
expand beyond
a two
the Island.
Ferry District either explicitly
implicitly impacts growth on the Island through its policies. The Ferry District efforts to address seasonal capacity through commitment not to
on
or
their
boat system is to be commended. The
Ferry
encouraged to consider the growth implications of the following: The proposed New London Terminal Expansion Project, Expanded parking on the New London side, and Policies concerning scheduling, pricing, reservations and space
District is
entitlements.
H. As the seasonal
population
increases, so does the use of the Island' s roads. The
rural nature of the Island' s road system, albeit not
always
conducive to safe
transportation. Many steps
accommodate the number and types of too
many vehicles
vehicles
I.
on
on
roadway
the Island. Whenever
have been taken to
users on a
possible,
chosen and cherished, is
seasonal basis. There
residents should leave
are
excess
the mainland.
Seasonal residents
recognize
consciously
are
encouraged
that Fishers Island is
a
to
become educated about Island issues and
year-round
community,
not
just
a
seasonal " get-
29 away".
Registering
get involved. such
as
to vote and
Check your
the School District,
in the Governance section
J.
The Fishers Island
of basic services such
careful consideration as
voting as a Fishers Island resident is a good way to voter quaIifications for the various Island taxing districts
other systems such
Garbage and Refuse of this plan.
Utility Company as
as
has worked
phone, electric and
must
be
given
sewage
to
District and
the
water.
diligently
to
improve the delivery
As seasonal
capacity of
septic systems.
Ferry District, described
these
growth occurs, delivery systems as
well
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FISHERS ISLAND HAMLET OFFICIALS Justice Louisa P. Evans Term: 4 years
Salary: $
22, 986. 00 per
Kenneth L. Edwards,
annum
Board Member
Planning
Term: 5 years
Salary: $
6,953. 00 per
annum
Serge J. Doyen, Jr., Board of Appeals Member Term: 5 years
Salary: $ Robert E. Wall,
6, 953. 00 per
annum
Building Inspector & Rep.
for Health
Effective 1- 1- 94 and shall hold such Ten"!): Board, unless otherwise
Salary:
Superintendent
on
Fishers Island,
Effective 1- 1- 94 and shall hold such positions
Board, unless otherwise
Salary: $ 5, 991.00 A. R. Grebe,
by
Town
law.
$ 7, 167. 00 per annum
Howard Hancock, Assistant Term:
provided for
Dept. and Consumer Affairs positions at the pleasure of the
per
Highway Department the pleasure of the Town
at
provided for by law.
annum
Jr., Constable
Term:
Effective 1- 1- 94 and shall hold such position at the
Board, unless otherwise
Salary: $
9, 828.00 per
pleasure of the
Town
provided for by law.
annum
with benefits
Lawrence Horn, Constable Term: Effective 1- 1- 94 and shall hold such
Board, unless otherwise
Salary: $ Thomas F.
9, 828.00 per
Doherty, Bay
position
at the
pleasure of the Town
provided for by law.
annum
with benefits
Constable
Term: 1- 1- 94 to 12- 31- 94
Salary: $ 2, 502.00 Mr.
The Town to pay all expenses for fuel
required for the operation of
boat while he is
performing services for the hereto, and payment for seasonal docking facility space at for Mr. Doherty' s boat. Doherty' s
William Wall, Assistant
Bay
Town a
during
the term
Fishers Island marina
Constable
Term: 1- 1- 91 to 12- 31- 94
Salary: $ 1, 950.00
The Town will pay all expenses for fuel
of Mr. Wall' s boat while he is
during the
term
performing
of the agreement for
required for
the
operation
services for the Town, and up to $ 250.
servicing the
motor of Mr.
Wall' s boat.
31 Fishers Island Harbor Committee, Leslie O. Goss, Chair 788- 7029
Fishers Island Police
Advisory
or
788- 7694
Committee,
Scudder Sinclair, 788- 7374
Co-Chair
Co- Chair Iinda Hale, 788- 7170 Senior Committee,
Betty Peishoff
788- 7292
444-0525
Tree Committee, Peter Burr 201-
or
788- 7845
Southold Town and State Officials New York State
To'Wn
Deparunent of Environmental Conservation Albert]. Krupski,
of Southold Trustees,
Town Hall,
516-444-
Jr.,President 516- 765- 1892
Judith T. Terry, Clerk 516- 765- 1801
New York State Ron
Troopers
788- 7600
Muldarig
Kevin Drew
Fishers Island Tax Districts Ferry
District
Reynolds
duPont,
Phil Knauff,
Jr.,Chairman 788- 7878
Manager 788- 7463
Capt. Mark Easter, Marine Operations Manager
Garbage & Refuse
District
Gregory Thibodeau,
Chairman 788- 7777
School District
George Homing, Chairman 788- 7793 Dr. Cornelius O' Connell,
Superintendent
Fire District
Arthur Walsh, Chairman Fishers Island Sewer District ( Fort
Louisa Evans 788- 7646
788- 7605
Wright
0360
area)
788- 7444
or
0350
32
THANKS & Fishers Island is
a
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
gem worth protecting.
the part of residents is necessary to
ensure
beautiful sanctuary. The 1994 Growth Plan who
willingly
solve the
dedicate their time to
problems which face
The
us
impossible We
to
reflect
accurately gratefully acknowledge:
Richard Baker, P. J.
original
Owner,
Bigelow,
planning
and
that Fishers Island remains
Update
vigilance a
the
for Fishers Island; who work
together
following
the sentiments of the
It would be
community without their help.
Growth Plan Committee
Bigelow Contracting
Shopping
Center &
Village
Market
Ellen Boswell Annie & David Burnham, Race Rock Garden
Stanley Judge
original
original
Company
Growth Plan Committee
Growth Plan Committee
Droskoski, Chief of Police
Louisa Evans and The Southold Town Board
Roben D. Evans
Patty Faulkner, original Growth Plan Committee Charlie
Ferguson,
H.L. Ferguson Museum
Fishers Island Club, Inc.; Richard W. Goss, President
Fishers Island
Conservancy; John Thatcher, President
Fishers Island
Development Corporation;
Fishers Island
Ferry District; Reynolds duPont, Jr., Highway Department, Jim Hancock
Fishers Island
Roben B. Calhoun,
Utility
Company; Tom
Fishers Island Yacht Club;
Stephen
Doherty
A.Cook, Commodore
Refuse District; Gregory Thibodeau, Chairman
Garbage & Cindy & Frank Gillan, Seaside Home & Garden Company Goose Island Corporation; Mary Roberts, President Dick Grebe, Constable
William Haase, Fishers Island Real Estate
Agency
Jr., President
Chairman
Fishers Island Union Free School; Dr. Cornelius O' Connell, Fishers Island
to
individuals, businesses and
Board of Town Trustees, Peter Wenczel
Frank Burr,
naturally
Committee thanks all residents
contributions to this document.
William Bloethe, Owner, Fishers Island
Bradford Burnham,
on
all.
Update Committee thanks
organizations for their specific
care
Careful
Superintendent
33
Harvey, original Growth
Rose
Hay Harbor Larry
Plan Committee
Club; Robert W. Parsons, President
Horn, Constable
Homing, Island Naturalist Island Health Project; Catherine Jenssen, Secretary Island People' s Project; Mary Walter, President Edwin
Jon Kibbe, original Growth Plan Committee Ken Lanier, former
Superintendent
Fishers Island School
Sarah Malinowski, Growth Plan Update Coordinator W. Mettler Ill, original Growth Plan Committee
John NYS
E. Cowen, P. E., Regional Director Dept. of Environmental Conservation; Ray
Harri,s
original
parson, s,
Growth Plan Committee
Sinclair Police Advisory Committee; Iinda Hale & Scudder Reid, Mystic Isle Realty Inc.
Bagley
William
Ridgway, original Growth Plan Committee
James Righter
Jay Scanlon, President, Island Gardeners Rachel Schmader, The Beach Plum Charles
Stepanek, original
Growth Plan Committee
Southold Conservation Advisory Council; Iinda J. Cooper, Secretary Southold
Highway Department, Ray Jacobs, Superintendent
Southold Planning Board; Ken Edwards Southold Zoning Board of Appeals; Serge Doyen Pres.
Gregory Thibodeau, Chair
Village Greenery
Town Board Solid Waste Committee, Alice Hussie Town
Open Space Comminee, Ruth Oliva
Bob Wall, Fishers Island Fire Chief,
Building Inspector
With sincere thanks, The 1994 Growth Plan
Peter Burr,
Sally Cashel,
Update
Committee:
Chris Edwards, Laura Edwards, Leslie Goss, Joe Henderson,
Steve Malinowski,
Betty Peishoff, Carol Ridgway and
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