The Fishers Island Community Board (ICB) was formed in 2005, following in the footsteps of years of work by the Fishers Island Civic Association. ICB is composed of six elected members (three seasonal and three year-round residents), and a representative from each of the four tax districts, Island organizations, and non-profits. ICB serves in a coordinating role, keeping the island stakeholders apprised of what is happening in the community and hosts island-wide strategic discussions.
Elected Board: John McGillian, President & Treasurer; Staley Sednaoui, Vice President; George de Menil, Vice President.
- Year-round Representatives: Linda Mrowka, Staley Sednaoui, and April White
- Seasonal Representatives: George de Menil, John McGillian and Richard Miller
- ICB Administrator: Caroline Toldo
Advisory Board: Christian Arsenault, FI School District; Geb Cook, FI Ferry District; David Burnham, Waste Management District; Greg Thibodeau or Rod Rodriguez, Fire District; Diane Baker, Island Health Project (IHP); Matt Edwards, Walsh Park; Mimi Gary, FIDCO; Tom Siebens, FI Utility Co.; Elizabeth McCance, Ferguson Museum; Tom Sargent, FI Conservancy; Staley Sedanoui, Community Center (FICC); Bonnie Benkard, FI Library; Elisabeth Parker, Island Peoples Project (IPP); John McGillian, Rec Path; Beth Cashel, Fishers Liaison to Southold – Ex Officio; Louisa Evans, Town Rep – Ex Officio.
To contact the Board directly, please send mail to PO Box 371, Fishers Island, NY 06390 or email ficommunityboard@gmail.com.
Note: Elected Board members are voted in by their constituents, and the Advisory Board members are appointed by the organization they are representing here.
Membership
To provide an effective civic forum, the elected ICB Board Members ask members of the Fishers Island community to join our Community Member registration.
As a registered ICB community member you will:
• Receive monthly meeting email reminders with agendas and zoom access
• Other communication on issues affecting our Island community
• Annual election* notices inviting candidates to run for the board positions and voting information
To become an ICB Community Member (or to check if you are already a member) simply email the ICB Secretary at ficommunityboard@gmail.com and ask to be on the membership list. This will ensure that you receive all news, meeting notices, and election information.
Please include the following information:
• Subject line: ICB Membership Registration
• Include your full name and email address
• Indicate your preference as either a Year-Round member or Seasonal Member
YOU ONLY NEED TO REGISTER ONCE AS AN ICB MEMBER
ICB ANNUAL FUND
Please consider making a voluntary annual contribution to assist in covering the ICB’s operations costs including the secretary’s salary and limited mailing expenses. Donations may be made online at the button at right or by check made out to ICB, PO Box 371, Fishers Island, NY 06390
Thank you for your support of the ICB
and for being an Island Community Member.
* It is critical to the effectiveness of the ICB Board that elections happen annually, or as an elected term ends. This will ensure that everyone has an opportunity to vote, and we can continue to have a fair and balanced voice.
