Huntington Town Board Meets Tuesday

The Huntington Town Board meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

On the minds of residents is crime, especially for people participating in the 5 p.m. Maggie Matter March Tuesday at Heckscher Park, in honor of Maggie Rosales, the Walt Whitman High School senior found dead in Huntington Station last week.

Tuesday’s agenda also bringss a discussion on the preliminary annual budget as well as housing.

Here is the agenda for the town board meeting, as listed on the Town of Huntington website.

AGENDA FOR TOWN BOARD MEETING - OCTOBER 2014 DATED OCTOBER 21, 2014
1.Discussion re: Preliminary Annual Operating Budget. (Re: Fiscal Year beginning 1/1/2015)(2014-M-45)Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-469 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

2.Discussion re: Preliminary Capital Budget. (Re: Fiscal Year beginning 1/1/2015) (2014-M-46) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-470 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

3.Consider adopting Assessment Roll for the Huntington Sewer District. (2014-M-47) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-471 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

4.Consider adopting Assessment Roll for the Centerport Sewer District. (2014-M-48) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-472 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

5.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 40-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Anchorage Lane, Halesite - Parking Restrictions. (Local Law Introductory No. 40-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-475 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

6.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 41-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills - Parking Restrictions. (Local Law Introductory No. 41-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-476 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

7.Consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in an Historic District Re: Margaret Lane and East Main Street, Huntington - Old Huntington Green Historic District. (Applicant: Margaret Lane LLC) (SCTM # 400-74-03-34.4 & 34.5)(2014-ZC-6-Ch. 198) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-480 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

8.Consider authorizing various actions be taken upon certain properties designated as Blighted in accordance with Chapter 156, Article VII, §156-67 (Blighted Property). (SCTM #’S 0400-203.00-02.00-004.001;0400-098.00-01.00-025.000; 0400-077.00-02.00-036.007) (2014-M-49) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-479 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

9.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 38-2014, amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter I (General Provisions), Chapter 3 (Parking Regulations) and Chapter 4 (Parking Fields). (Local Law Introductory No. 38-2014)Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-473 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

10.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 39-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 159 (Recreational Facilities); Article I (Definitions), Article II (Use Regulations and Restrictions) and Article III (Permit for Use of Park Facilities). (Local Law Introductory No. 39-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-474 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

11.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 42-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 160 (Registration of Property). (Local Law Introductory No. 42-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-477 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

12.Consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. 43-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article VI (Historic Landmarks and Districts), §198-42 (Designation of Sites and Buildings), to designate as an Historic Landmark the buildings and property known as the Jupiter Hammon House, 73 West Shore Road, Huntington. (Re: P/O SCTM # 0400-026-02-041) (Local Law Introductory No. 43-2014) Scheduled as per Resolution 2014-478 at 9-16-2014 Town Board Meeting

13.Obtain the views of citizens, Public Agencies and other interested parties on the housing and Community Development needs of the Town of Huntington for inclusion in the Agency’s 5-Year Consolidated Plan and first year Annual Plan.

14.2014-482. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract with GEI Consultants, Inc. for Crab Meadow Hydrology Study and Stewardship Plan.

15.2014-483. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a requirements contract for traffic signal maintenance with Johnson Electrical Construction Corp.

16.2014-484. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a contract for the hauling of Resource Recovery Facility Ash to the Town of Brookhaven landfill with Power Crush, Inc.

17.2014-485. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute a requirements contract for hydraulic repairs and parts with Dependable Repair Inc.

18.2014-486. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute an agreement with Ruland Tax Credit Limited Partnership and HG Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. to exempt certain real property identified as SCTM # 0400-267-01-034.002, 034.003, 034.004) from Real Estate Taxes and requiring payments in-lieu of taxes.

19.2014-487. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to extend the agreement with the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of New York and the Town of Huntington for snow and ice removal on State highways within the boundaries of the Town of Huntington.

20.2014-488. AUTHORIZE the Supervisor to execute amendments to the Town’s Collective Bargaining Agreements for the provision of a Retirement Incentive.

21.2014-489. AUTHORIZE the Community Benefits Agreement by and among the Town of Huntington, the Town of Huntington Economic Development Corporation and Renaissance Downtowns at Huntington Station, LLC.

22.2014-490. AUTHORIZE named financial institutions as depositories for tax receipts and authorizing the Receiver of Taxes to execute collateral agreements for tax receipt accounts on behalf of the Town of Huntington.

23.2014-491. AUTHORIZE an extension of time to pay taxes for those persons granted a Senior Citizen Tax Exemption and Enhanced Star Exemption to Chapter 178 of the Code of the Town of Huntington.

24.2014-492. AUTHORIZE the correction of code violations at various locations pursuant to the Code of the Town of Huntington.

25.2014-493. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2014 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and its Special Districts - Various Departments.

26.2014-494. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2014 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and its Special Districts - General Services.

27.2014-495. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to amend the 2014 Operating Budget for the Town of Huntington and its Special Districts-Highway Department.

28.2014-496. AUTHORIZE the Comptroller to appropriate funds from the Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Reserve and the Technology Reserve and amend the 2014 Operating and Capital Budget for the Town of Huntington and its Special Districts for the purpose of funding the installation of surveillance system-Public Safety.

29.2014-497. ADOPT the findings and determinations of the Administrative Hearing Officer and authorizing 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.

30.2014-498. ACCEPT the donation of a plaque and stone from Arthur Goldstein Memorial Committee at Crab Meadow Beach in memory of Arthur Goldstein, Esq.

31.2014-499. ACCEPT a donation from F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm for the donation of Twenty (20) large mums to the Town of Huntington Senior Center, nunc pro tunc.

32.2014-500. AMEND Town Board Resolution 2014-459, to correct a scrivener’s error.

33.2014-501. CLASSIFY amended Round 8 Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Grant Project pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act and authorizing the Supervisor to receive grant funding in connection with same grant program.

34.2014-502. CLASSIFY under New York State Environmental Quality Review Act a Jump Start Suffolk County Grant Project.

35.2014-503. DONATE two (2) surplus gem electric carts to the South Huntington School District to be used for school district purposes.

36.2014-504. GRANT permission to the Cold Spring Harbor Main Street Association to sponsor its eighth annual “Howl-ween” Canine Costume Parade and Howling Hound Doggie Halloween Party and Sidewalk Sale event and for use of town-owned parking lot on Saturday, October 18, 2014 (Raindate: October 19, 2014), nunc pro tunc.

37.2014-505. URGE the Suffolk County Legislature and County Executive to enact the resolutions comprising the “Helping Our Homeless Heroes Act” sponsored by Legislator Steve Stern.

38.2014-506. ENACTMENT: APPROVE a license agreement for the use of a portion of Town of Huntington land identified as SCTM 0400-031.00-01.00-002.002 with 95 New York Avenue, LLC and Prime Events Inc. D/B/A The Harbor Club.

39.2014-507. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 35-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 2, Article IV, §2-7, Schedule G. Re: Locust Lane, Bayberry Road, Eatons Neck - Stop Sign.

40.2014-508. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory Number 36-2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Broadway, Huntington Station -Parking Restrictions.

41.2014-509. ENACTMENT: ADOPT Local Law Introductory No. 37-2014, amending the Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 198 (Zoning), Article I (General Provisions) and Article VI (Historic Landmarks and Districts).

42.2014-510. ENACTMENT: APPROVE the issuance of a Certificate of Approval in a Historic District Re: 20 East Main Street, Huntington - Old Huntington Green Historic District.

43.2014-511. ENACTMENT: APPROVE the issuance of a Certificate of Approval at an individually designated site Re: 35 Greenlawn Road, Huntington.

44.2014-512. 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.

45.2014-513. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory Number -2014, considering zone change application #2013-ZM-396, Matrix Investment Group, LLC to change the zoning from C-6 General Business District to C-11 Automotive Service Station District and C-7 Minor Commercial Corridor District, and to revoke the Covenants and Restrictions previously recorded as part of the Hagstrom Buick Zone Change, #95, for property located on the Northwest corner of Jericho Turnpike and West Hills Road, Huntington Station, SCTM# 0400-192-01-042 &043.

46.2014-514. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider adopting Local Law Introductory No. -2014 amending the Uniform Traffic Code of the Town of Huntington, Chapter 3, Article II, §3-3, Schedule J. Re: Denise Court, Oak Crest Drive; Huntington Station - Parking Restrictions.

47.2014-515. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in an Historic District Re: 7 Goose Hill Road, Cold Spring Harbor -Cold Spring Historic District.

48.2014-516. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider issuing a Certificate of Approval in an Historic District Re: 144 Old Country Road, Melville - Sweet Hollow Historic District.

49.2014-517. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider acquiring Centerport property (Shorewood Community Association).

50.2014-518. 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).

51.2014-519. SCHEDULE A PUBLIC HEARING: To consider an agreement to lease, operate and manage golf course and food and beverage operations at the Crab Meadow Golf Course and operate and manage golf course operations at the Dix Hills Golf Course in the Town of Huntington, New York.

52.2014-BT7. ENACTMENT: APPROVE the issuance of a Special Use Permit pursuant to the Marine Conservation Law, Town Code Chapter 137, Applicant: Thomas A. Knutson Jr. Revocable Trust, Location: 17 Mill Dam Rd., Huntington, N.Y. S.C.T.M. #0400-031.00-01.00-011.000.

NOTICE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: A Sound Enhancement System is in place in the Town Board Room. To access it switch your hearing aid to the “T” (telephone) position. If your aid lacks a “T” switch or you do not wear a hearing aid you may contact the person at the desk outside the Town Board room for an assistive device to use with the hearing loop. This person will arrange for you to borrow the assistive device for the meeting. The assistive device must be returned at the end of the meeting.