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August 2, 1998 10:30am Association
meeting
The following repeats some issues discussed
at this meeting. It is not intended to be a complete representation and
appears here for informational purposes only.
1. Toilets
The FHCA does not have any policy, judicial or taxing powers and does not
own any property nor does it intend to own any property. The purpose of
was to inform the community about this issue and serve as a forum for
discussion to help find possible solutions.
All beaches, whether private or public are considered
public and therefore require a Public Health Department Permit for
Life-guards to be on duty. The issue came to the fore when a business
owner sued OB over public toilets, which caused the Suffolk Health
Department to look at all beaches. A judge stated that a toilet 500 feet
from the beach may be sufficient, but 1200 feet would be too far.
Currently Fair Harbor has a temporary solution (this year
only) in place on Water District land paid for by your FHCA.
These are the alternatives suggested for a permanent
solution:
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Do nothing.
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Place a permanent toilet on Elm and Central. This
property is owned by the Fire District. The Commissioners have not yet
formed any opinion on this subject.
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Attempt to change the New York law on distance
requirements. Saltaire is mounting a strong effort.
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Consider using the Fire House which is about 1150 feet
from the beach. This would also require clarification by the
legislative branch. The Fire Commissioners have not yet formed any
opinion on this subject.
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Life-guard or other District to buy land or a house
and convert it to a public toilet.
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For the Medical District to sell the bay-house and buy
a new one within the appropriate distance and add toilets. The Medical
District has not yet formed any opinion on this subject.
2.) Emergency Service: Is provided by the Saltaire
FD by calling 911. The Doctor in our community is not a first response.
Subject to be discussed further at the September meeting.
3.) Condition of Walks: Some members were concerned
about the safety of the walks and growth which may allow ticks to jump on
passerby's. Suggested to call Mr. Cannavino (631) 224 5550 at the Town of
Islip.
4.) Fire Lanes behind houses in connection with the
dumpster off Central: Both Lilco and Town of Islip have written that that
land is not theirs. Pursuing further.
5.) Beach Erosion Control District, Erica Feder
reports:
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We suffered a sand-loss of about 30% since the
restoration effort 4 years ago, which is less than schedule.
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Dunewood asked to join in on additional work. Don't
see reason to.
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Fencing on North and South-side of dune in process of
being repaired
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Erica has been attending FIA meetings.
6.) Mosquito problem, Johannes Banck reports:
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Homeowners, Renters, and Suffolk County have done a
great job controlling fresh-water mosquitoes through the use of B.t.i.
and Vectolex.
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Salt-water mosquitoes were reasonably well controlled
mainly in the clampond area by way of helicopter and Altisid. Saltaire
has done a great job in pushing for application and obtaining results.
It is not clear at this time if significant numbers migrate from East
Fire Island and other breeding grounds. This requires more study.
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Hon Michael Forbes has been very active for his
constituents on the mosquito subject including trying cause National
Seashore to co-operate with the communities.
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Hon Rick Lazio's office informed me that they had sent
a letter to Superintendent Dillon asking for cooperation, but had
received back the standard letter about national policy not permitting
it. We are asking individuals with contact to Lazio to raise his
offices awareness of this issue.
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Our position should be that since we are spending
taxpayer money in this densely populated area to control a nuisance
and potential health hazard, FINS should perform like a good neighbor
and participate in the use of environmentally benign insecticides.
7.) Helen Kornblau through a representative thanked
all volunteers at the Pine Walk Fair and presented a check for $500 to the
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