This weather!

Last Sunday, the FIPPOA board meeting for December took place outside on my terrace with everyone wearing sunglasses rather than  winter coats or huddled inside!   It was strange having our year end meeting and holiday party outside, but no one complained.
 

FIMI

The FIMI beach project has positive news, the project is almost completed at Smith Point County Park.  Sand placement is underway at the lighthouse.  As you can see in the picture below, the barge and other equipment are now in place in the western communities and placement of sand will begin shortly.  This is a critical development because I believe that once one community gets sand, all of the other communities will get sand.  The Pines is in the third contract of the overall project.  It consists of the communities from Ocean Beach to Davis Park.  The third contract is now in the real estate phase, with Suffolk County actively engaged in obtaining the necessary easements.  The earlier goal was to complete this phase by May of 2016 but it is now delayed until September.  The replenishment phase of the project should be underway in the Pines by the winter of 2016/2017.  You can visit the Seashore Defense Fund Facebook page for more pictures.

Other Projects

FIPPOA is engaged in three infrastructure projects in the community.  The project to repair/replace damaged trap bags on the beach is ready to go and should begin shortly.  The dolphin project had to go out for a second RFP.  We hope to complete this work in January, weather permitting.  The RFP for the larger project to replace the ferry dock and harbor plaza is now out.  Work on this project will take place starting in the fall of 2016.

The Boulevard

The Town has raised the possibility of selling the stretch of greenway that runs through the community along Fire Island Boulevard from Crown to Fisherman.  Appraisals have been completed in furtherance of that idea.  FIPPOA is working with our Fire Department to respond to the Town with a series of concerns and questions. We do not anticipate any immediate action on the matter.

Pines Party

The 2015 Pines Party has resulted in a final profit of $151,000.  The committee has set a goal for 2016 to raise $200,000.  In case you haven't seen it, here is the video from the 2015 party!

Pines Party 2015 Aftermovie