Mr. Ray Tartaglione 101 Westmoreland Ave White Plains N.Y. 10606 May 13, 2008 Mr. Ben Minard, President Board of Directors Kuder Island Colony Inc. P.O. Box 766 Rye, NY 10580 Re: Vandalism Dear Ben, On May 5, 2008, when I went to check my water tanks after visiting Mr. Ederer’s construction site, I noticed a distinct smell of urine in and around the area of my water tanks. Further investigation revealed footprints on top of my water tanks near the water tank caps. After closer inspection I came to realize someone had urinated into and around my water tanks. A week prior to this incident someone had taken a sign, located on the front lawn of Claudio Iodice’s property, and stuck it in front of my house. The sign read, “A Spoiled Rotten Dog Lives Here.” Last year, my home was vandalized on three separate occasions. Throwing my patio furniture into the Sound among other things. Additionally last season, the small boat I use for transportation to and from the island had water put into its gas tank twice. Also last year, the boat, a ’99 Carver 37 foot vessel owned by Claudio Iodice and used by us both, tied up at my mooring, twice had its mooring lines cut. The line was partially cut below the waterline to avoid detection, and in such a way as to break when any strain was put on it at a later time. More than 75 boats are in that harbor and no other boat broke loose. The boat that Mr. Iodice and I use broke away twice in one season sustaining twenty four thousand dollars in damages the first time and over ten thousand the second time. Apart from the sign-relocation prank, these are all serious and criminal issues. I am therefore requesting you and the Hen Island Board to implement security measures on the island to protect me, my family, and my property from further vandalism and harassment. I believe the individuals responsible for these acts were retaliating for the recent litigation currently pending in the Supreme Court against Mr. Ederer and Kuder Island Colony Inc. Although the Rye Marine Police do an excellent job in patrol the harbor and waters they have no presence on Hen Island itself. In fact, the island has no security and no fire protection should the vandals decide to escalate their vindictiveness. In light of all the acts of vandalism against myself and those aligned with my cause and the fact that the board of directors has in the past recognized the need for security as evidenced at this years stockholders meeting. I feel it is necessary we have security on the island on a regular basis and I expect that you and the Board of Directors will take steps immediately to prevent such incidents in the future. Sincerely, Ray Tartaglione cc: Rye Police Commissioner William Connors Rye Mayor Steve Otis Rye City Council Dr. Josh Lispman WCDOH Deputy Commissioner Leonard S. Meyerson |