Update: Route 25A Planning study, BFJ suggested MRP zoning which is multi family and professional office space,properties mentioned are the Zoumas property right next to CVS,
Update: Brookhaven portion of the Route 25a corridor studyKevin Wood asks: Given new development in Wading River ..What control do we have over the architectural character of new building?Kevin Wood asks: What will become of the proposed Venezia plaza land in between Mays Farm and the funeral home?
WADING RIVER CIVIC MEETING 10-27-2011
WADING RIVER CIVIC AGENDA
I. Pledge of Allegiance
October 27, 2011 I. Meeting opened at 7:30pm with Pledge of Allegiance. II. Minutes from the last two meetings were approved. III. Correspondence- President Sid Bail said he received communication from Kevin Wood regarding a new website, , designed to keep people informed and get them more involved in the community. Mr. Wood explained the new site and answered questions. Bail wished him luck. IV. Committee Reports- Bill Gunther (RAB) gave an update on Calverton cleanup activities. The Navyʼs attitude toward groundwater cleanup has improved. They have proposed a plan of active remediation at the boundary of the site. The public is invited to provide comments on the plan. Theyʼve addressed other problems as well. Only 100 acres out of an original 3000 are still being treated. It will take another 5 years to achieve the goals.Helga Guthy (CAC) announced that Brookhaven Laboratory explained to the committee that Cesium-137 contamination occurred when a container overturned. It was cleaned up and an investigation will ensue. The lab is interested in applying for a grant in conjunction with Stonybrook University and the SGRID at BNL for improving electricity distribution for the 21st century and creating jobs on Long Island and the state. She asked the civic to back the proposition. No contamination will be spread by prescribed fires planned by the lab. V. Unfinished Business A. Brookhaven Route 25A Corridor Study- Sid Bail said the consulting firm, BFJ has met separately with property owners and civic representatives to elicit their concerns and visions for the corridor. The firm will take these ideas and look at the zoning. In February they will hold an open community hearing and make suggestions. B. Duck Ponds Project Status- Bail said Brookhaven Town is almost ready to go to bid for their portion of the project, which is the dredging. Cashin Associates, an engineering firm, is in contact with the DEC for their final approvals. Riverhead did not set aside funds for their portion, which is the drainage. They applied for a $165,000 matching grant. C. Candidate Forum- Bail said the candidate forum on October 12 was a success. He thanked all those who helped out. VI. New Business A. Holiday Lights- Sid Bail asked for volunteers to help hang lights downtown on December 3. B. Guest Speaker- Riverhead Town Superintendent of Highways Geo Woodson had some ideas about how to remedy drainage problems by the ponds. He said he does not have enough help to keep all of the townʼs drains operating properly. The town wants to take the money for their part of the ponds project out of his funds balance, which he feels he canʼt afford. No matter how many drains they put in, the problem will not be solved. His idea is to put in a natural low maintenance swale waterway, which instead of catching the water will help filter it and get it where it wants to go-to the marsh area. It would cost only $50,000, leaving over $100,000 for another use. The department has put a French drain on Fresh Pond Road. They will be doing a leaf pickup but warned that it wonʼt last. He suggested getting used to using leaf bags. Leaves should not be put on the road. He canʼt afford new snow plows and asked people to call only in an emergency. Try to stay at home during a storm. He bought an old truck to pre-spray roads before a snow storm. He bought 6 used Mack trucks and got free trucks from the federal government. Creek Road residents asked for help with drainage. Woodson said DEC would not allow it because itʼs marshland. Several members thanked Woodson for doing a good job. Submitted by Stephanie Bail, Recording Secretary
Wading River Civic June 2011 Recap by Sid Bail, Pres
June 23rd Meeting Wrap Up - Voting of officers, 25A Study Brookhaven and Riverhead, Wading River Creek danger and warnings, Dredging of the Creek, (5:33) Route 25A corridor study ok'd for Riverhead at $42,000, (10:44) Zoumas Property in Wading River - possible county purchase. The Wading River Civic next meeting will be the 4th Thursday in Sept 2011 - http://www.wadingriver.org
