Town of East Hampton
Public Hearing
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Eaton E. Smith Meeting Room – Town Hall
Minutes
Present: Chairperson Melissa Engel, Vice Chairman Thomas Cordeiro (arrived at 5:50 p.m.) and members, William Devine (arrived at 6:00 p.m.), Christopher Goff, Scott Minnick, John Tuttle and Susan Weintraub. Also present were Town Manager Jeffery O’Keefe, Recording Secretary Cathy Sirois, members of the press and citizens.
Call to Order: Chairperson Engel called the Public Hearing to order at 5:45 p.m.
Public Hearing on Way Finding Signage Program:
Kevin Burnham of the Streetscape Steering Committee and Design Review Board provided an overview of the way finding signage program. He noted concerns that have been expressed about the original Village Center sign that used to stand near Century 21 Real Estate. New signs will be designed for that intersection. There was discussion that new signs for that intersection could be more of a “flag” style sign, possibly printed on both sides.
Terry Prestash of Red Barn Studio discussed the logo and explained that the sign will be for a “drive by” audience. The drivers will be more focused on the locations than the logo. She presented logo options that include a more traditional style bell.
Ted Hintz asked if the drivers are not focused on the logo then why change the logo from our original? He noted that he likes the original logo.
Barbara Moore commented that she likes the look of the more traditional bell but does not like the design of the ship. She also asked about funding. Mr. O’Keefe noted that there are funds for the signs that will be in the Streetscape corridor but funding will need to be looked at for other areas in town.
Ms. Engel noted that many people would like the Village Center sign back. It was noted that this sign could possibly be moved to the Village Center. Streetscape Committee showed a digitized rendering with the East Hampton Village Center sign located at the traffic island in the Village Center. The existing sign that has a missing bell would be removed. Both EDC and DRB endorsed this. Keith Hayden said the Boy Scouts were restoring the sign and it should be ready in a month.
Ms. Engel read a letter from Bunny Simko noting that she does not want to see the town logo changed. She believes the town logo was designed by the Class of 1967 during the Bicentennial Celebration, noting that the logo is used on our flag, website and stationary and should remain consistent. She also noted that these types of signs often become the “snapshot” picture used in news articles, tourism etc. They are not simply viewed by passing vehicles.
Mr. Tuttle asked that additional intersections be looked at for the double sided signs.
The Council discussed who liked which design and if there should be a date shown on the logo.
Laurie Wasilewski noted that she feels the date on the bell is important. She also noted that the shipbuilding portion of our logo is important to the history of our town. She also feels the date is important.
Scott Sanicki asked if the date can be put onto signs as you enter the town.
Matt Walton noted that he likes the original logo.
Ms. Engel thanked Terry Prestash and Kevin Burnham, Sue Weintraub and the rest of the Streetscape Committee.
Adjournment:
A motion was made by Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Tuttle, to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. Voted (7-0).
Respectfully submitted,
Cathy Sirois
Recording Secretary
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