{"id":407,"date":"2010-02-21T13:17:29","date_gmt":"2010-02-21T13:17:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/middleislandcivic.com\/?p=407"},"modified":"2010-02-21T13:17:29","modified_gmt":"2010-02-21T13:17:29","slug":"january-meeting-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/s453969799.onlinehome.us\/mica\/?p=407","title":{"rendered":"January Meeting Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MINUTES of the MIDDLE ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, Longwood Public Library<\/p>\n<p>MICA OFFICERS in ATTENDANCE: President Tom Talbot, Second Vice President Betsey Martinez, Treasurer Larry Mazza, Secretary Gail Lynch-Bailey. THOSE WHO SIGNED IN: Fred Steinmann, Irene Steinmann, Edith Lilie, Barbara Shirrefs, Harold Bachmann, Jack Stinton, Chris Hanley, Jacqui Palatnik, Frank Bailey, Margaret Malloy, Maryann Schick, Ronald Kahl<\/p>\n<p>I. The meeting was CALLED TO ORDER at 7:05 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>II. The PLEDGE of ALLEGIANCE was recited.<\/p>\n<p>III. Because MINUTES of the last two meetings were not taken, the secretary reviewed important events at each: in November, plans for the expanded Longwood Veterans Monument at Bartlett Pond Park were unveiled by Gary Gentile and Paul Infranco, and MICA voted to oppose the Legacy Village development in Yaphank as it is currently proposed; in December, MICA celebrated its 60<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary with refreshments and a presentation by LPL\u2019s Suzanne Johnson on what MI was like in the 1940s.<\/p>\n<p>IV. The TREASURER\u2019s REPORT listed $3,189.71 in the savings and $525.10 in the checking accounts.<\/p>\n<p>V. SPECIAL PRESENTATION: overview of the upcoming US Census by Barbara Champ and Rita Mizik of the US Commerce Dept. &#8211; the April 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2010 \u201csnapshot of the country\u201d will consist of a much-simplified, 10 question, yellow-enveloped mailing, due out in mid- March. \u00a0All are encouraged to return census forms promptly.\u00a0 Non-responders will be visited by census workers who will carry proper ID. \u00a0Personal data collected is protected under Title 13 for 72 years and is used by govt. to determine distribution of $400 billion in federal aid as well as Congressional districting and representation.\u00a0 Companies also use census data in their research. Census recruiters are now hiring; pay ranges from $13.50 -$21.00 an hour w\/mileage and four paid training days.\u00a0 \u00a0For more info visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.2010.census.gov\/\">www.2010.census.gov<\/a> and \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.2010censusjobs.gov\/\">www.2010censusjobs.gov<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>VI. PRESIDENT\u2019s REPORT\/UNFINISHED BUSINESS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ben\u2019s Paints ZBA Hearing      on Jan 20 was well attended by MICA members in support of the Lilies as      they navigate the infuriating TOB bureaucracy in order to restore their      family business at its original site.\u00a0      What many thought would be a simple approval process soon      disintegrated because the parcel\u2019s split zoning would set a dangerous      precedent involving the land-locked portion which carries a transfer of      development rights potential.\u00a0 Edith      Lilie thanked all for speaking so eloquently and said they may have to      give away three acres in order to proceed. Held to 2\/3\/10 ZBA.<\/li>\n<li>Accent Flooring \u2013 auction      &amp; warehouse signs reveal that Larry Kogel is changing from flooring      business to the energy savings\/solar field ; he told Tom that he plans      to\u00a0 keep the building open for this      new venture<\/li>\n<li>Rite Aid\/No Gas parcel:      Gail e-mailed Rite Aid website and got return phone call; Tom sent second      letter to Rite Aid\u2019s Real Estate VP Karen Smith; Mr. Nelin has been told      we are targeting this property and its blight<\/li>\n<li>Member concerns: traffic, blight      &amp; TOB frustrations; it\u2019s impossible to build here, drive here, or live      here! MI is now in the Top Ten of LI foreclosures\u2026<\/li>\n<li>Kmart\/Breslin      redevelopment plans viewed by Tom, Gail &amp; LYSA reps on Jan 4 contain      LYSA fields, new Artist Lake dock, enviro-friendly parking, gray water      systems , green rooftops, rain gardens, but still no word on anchor      occupants<\/li>\n<li>Competition Toyota moving      forward, waiting for Suffolk County Planning report<\/li>\n<li>MIFD Big Bucks Mania      fundraiser underway; visit MIFD website for details; $100 per ticket for a      chance at $10,000!<\/li>\n<li>Coram Civic meeting will      feature Davis House consultant Joel Snodgrass on Jan 25 at old Coram FD<\/li>\n<li>Troop 433\u2019s newest Eagle      Scout Kevin Ehl recognized by MICA at Court of Honor on Jan 9<\/li>\n<li>MI Schoolhouse interior      restoration project underway by Eagle candidate Rob Andersen<\/li>\n<li>Community Events sign at      Bartlett Park needs repair before\u00a0      it can be updated again; Longwood Alliance will pay<\/li>\n<li>Roundabout at Miller Place      &amp; Whiskey Roads \u2013recent DOT meeting; TOB lagging in land acquisition      to facilitate<\/li>\n<li>Brookhaven Supervisor Mark      Lesko\u2019s first State of the Town Address will be on Tuesday, Jan 26; call      451-6560 to rsvp; Tom expressed concerns over recent TOB political appointees      and increased salaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>VII. NEW BUSINESS: Vote to Amend MICA Bylaws \u2013 the proposed bylaws amendments were read aloud, discussed and approved unanimously. Major changes are increase in annual membership dues to $10 and creation of elected office of membership secretary.\u00a0 \u00a0Updated bylaws are available on the MICA website and from the secretary.<\/p>\n<p>VIII. The meeting was ADJOURNED at 8:45 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;Respectfully submitted, Gail Lynch-Bailey, Recording\/Corresponding Secretary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MINUTES of the MIDDLE ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION Regular Meeting, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010, Longwood Public Library MICA OFFICERS in ATTENDANCE: President Tom Talbot, Second Vice President Betsey Martinez, Treasurer Larry Mazza, Secretary Gail Lynch-Bailey. 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