ISLAND COMMUNITY BOARD
P.O. Box 371, Fishers Island, NY 06390
Email: ficommunityboard@gmail.com
ICB Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
5:00pm
Zoom Only
Total Participants:
Minutes Recap
The Island Community Board meeting covered a range of topics, including updates on the DMV, infrastructure project subsidies, Islanders for Islanders, and Fishers Island Electric’s proposed tariff modification. Lucinda Herrick provided an update on Islanders for Islanders, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality and privacy in their work and how people can make donations to support their efforts. Richard Miller discussed Fishers Island Electric’s proposed tariff modification, which would limit solar installations on Fishers Island to 30 kW, and the potential impact on the community. The meeting also covered updates on the highway department and the sidewalk project, the budget process, and the Wilderness Point Road project.
The meeting emphasized the importance of community engagement and involvement, with discussions on how to make comments on Fishers Island Electric’s proposed tariff modification and the need for younger members on the board. The financial situation of the thriving path was also discussed, with the need for fundraising to cover repairs and maintenance costs. The meeting acknowledged the challenges of getting the town to prioritize road projects and the need for a long-term capital budget. Overall, the meeting covered a range of important topics and emphasized the importance of community involvement and engagement in addressing these issues. See the video for more details.
