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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
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AGENDA
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
September 10, 2019
4:30 PM
POLICY: At the beginning of scheduled Town Board meetings, the attending public is
encouraged to briefly address the Town Board relating to agenda resolutions prior to their
enactment; the public will also be given time at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled
business agenda to address the Board on any given topic.
ONLINE ACCESS: The Tentative Agenda is generally available the Friday before the meeting.
The video of the meeting is usually available to watch live during the meeting. Minutes with
adopted resolutions are available 1-2 days after the meeting. A full copy of the minutes, agenda
and meeting video can be viewed by going to the official Town of Southold website:
www.southoldtownny.gov and following either of the following:
(1) Move pointer over “Government” on the Town website home page. You will find the title
“Town Supervisor/Town Board”. Under this title you will see “Southold Town Board Meetings
and Agendas”. or
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“Access”, then “Southold Town Board Meetings and Agendas.
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resolutions. (Scroll to bottom of page for KEY to symbols). You can view the live video of the
meeting by clicking on the camera symbol. All of this information is available 24/7.
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CALL TO ORDER
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on September 10, 2019 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25,
Southold, NY.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Councilman James Dinizio Jr
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 2
Councilman William P. Ruland
Councilwoman Jill Doherty
Councilman Robert Ghosio
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Supervisor Scott A. Russell
I. REPORTS
1. Town Clerk Monthly Report
August 2019
2. Zoning Board of Appeals Monthly Report
August 2019
3. Recreation Department Monthly Report
July 2019
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 Am - Peter Scully, S.C. Deputy County Executive
Presentation on the DGEIS for the Suffolk County Subwatersheds Wastewater Management Plan
2. 9:45 AM - Councilman Ghosio, Michael Collins
Update on Solar Inquiries at the Transfer Station
3. 10:00 AM - Michael Collins, Kristie Hansen-Hightower, Jeff Standish, Tim Abrams
LED Street Lighting
4. 10:15 AM - Justice Evans, Michael Collins, Jamie Richter, Jeff Standish, Vincent Orlando
Fishers Island Highway Barn
5. 10:30 AM - Michael Collins, Vincent Orlando, Roger Tabor
Purchase of Drainage Installation Equipment
6. 10:45 AM - Denis Noncarrow, Michael Collins, Mark Terry
Update on Revisions to Article 6 and Possible Opportunities to Affordable Housing
7. 11:00 AM - Dr. Ann Smith, Denis Noncarrow
The North Fork Coalition for Behavioral Health, “A North Fork Town Hall Forum: Improving
Access to Services for Families and Youth”
8. 11:15 AM - Denis Noncarrow
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Set Public Hearing for 2020 Community Development Block Grant Funding
9. 11:30 AM - Louise Harrison, Save the Sound
Update of Plum Island Visioning Process
10. MIII Zoning
11. Pending Legislation
Accessory Apartments
12. Letter of Appreciation Received
STPD and PO Officer McNamara and Recognition of Bay Constable O’Leary
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Proposed Property Acquisition(S), Sale or Lease of Real
Property, Publicity of Which Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
1:00 PM - Melissa Spiro, Land Preservation
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving the Employment/Employment
History of a Particular Person(S)
1:30 PM - Engineering and Highway
Highway
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation
Elite Towers vs. Town of Southold
V. RESOLUTIONS
2019-769
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
September 10, 2019.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-769
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Withdrawn Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 4
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-770
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York at
7:00 PM.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-770
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-771
CATEGORY: Field Use - Town
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Peconic Inline Hockey League Rink Use Fall 2019
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby grant permission to the
Peconic Inline Hockey League to use the hockey rink at Cochran Park for local youth to play
roller hockey September 25, 2019 - November 20, 2019 from 6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m on Mondays
and Wednesdays. Applicant has filed with the Town Clerk a Certificate of Insurance naming the
Town of Southold as additional insured.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-771
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 5
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-772
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
American Recreational Products, Inc. Agreement
Financial Impact:
playground equipment
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and
American Recreational Products Inc. for Playground Equipment Installation and Site
Preparation, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Funds in the amount of $260,000.24
are available in H.7110.2.500.400 (Peconic Playground ADA Improvements)
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-772
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-763
Tabled 8/27/2019 7:00 PM
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 6
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL Chapter 280, Accessory Apartments
WHEREAS that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 16th day of July, 2019, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection with Accessory
Apartments in the Town of Southold” and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in
connection with Accessory Apartments in the Town of Southold” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2019
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning,
in connection with Accessory Apartments in the Town of Southold”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
§ 280-13 Use regulations.
\[Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989\]
In A-C, R-80, R-120, R-200 and R-400 Districts, no building or premises shall be used and no
building or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed
to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. \[Amended 5-23-1989 by L.L. No. 8-1989; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-
1994; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 5-13-1997 by L.L. No. 8-1997; 7-17-2007 by L.L.
No. 15-2007; 6-15-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010\]
(6) One accessory apartment in an existing one-family dwelling, subject to the issuance of
a rental permit in accordance with § 280-13D and the following requirements:
(b) One of the dwelling units shall be occupied exclusively by tThe owner of the
existing dwelling shall occupy one of the dwelling units as the owner's principal
residence. The other dwelling unit shall be leased for year-round occupancy,
evidenced by a written lease for a term of one or more years.
(c) The existing one-family dwelling shall contain not less than 1200 1,600 square feet
of livable floor area.
(d) The accessory apartment shall contain not less than 350 450 square feet and shall
not exceed 750 square feet of livable floor area and shall have no more than
one bathroom.
(l) The dwelling which is converted to permit an accessory apartment shall be in
existence and be eligible for or have a valid certificate of occupancy issued at least
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Page 7
ten (10) years prior to applying for an accessory apartment January 1, 2004, or
proof of legal occupancy prior to that date.
(q) No accessory apartment shall be occupied by more than the number of
persons permitted to occupy the dwelling unit under Section 404 of the
Property Maintenance Code of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code.
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses are
permitted as special exception by the Board of Appeals, as hereinafter provided, and, except
for the uses set forth in Subsections B(1), (13) and (14) hereof, are subject to site plan
approval by the Planning Board: \[Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-1993; 12-21-1993 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 12-27-
1994 by L.L. No. 30-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995; 11-12-1996 by L.L. No. 20-1996;
11-12-1997 by L.L. No. 26-1997; 12-8-1998 by L.L. No. 26-1998; 10-25-2005 by L.L. No.
18-2005; 6-15-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010\]
(13) One accessory apartment in a lawfully existing detached accessory garage, barn or
storage building, subject to the following requirements: \[Amended 4-24-2018 by L.L. No.
3-2018\]
(a) The accessory apartment shall contain no less than 350 450 square feet and shall not
exceed 750 square feet of livable floor area and shall have no more than one
bathroom.
(i) Occupancy of resident structures on the premises shall be subject to the issuance of
an annual rental permit in accordance with § 280-13D and the following
requirements:
\[1\] The owner of the premises shall occupy Eeither the existing single-family
dwelling unit or the accessory apartment in the detached accessory structure
shall be occupied exclusively by the owner of the premises as the owner's
principal residence. The other dwelling unit shall be leased for year-round
occupancy evidenced by a written lease for a term of one or more years to:
D. Rental permit for accessory apartments. Notwithstanding any prior course of conduct or
permission granted, no owner of property shall cause, permit, or allow the occupancy or use
of an accessory apartment created pursuant to § 280-13A(6) or § 280-13B(13) without a
valid rental permit issued upon application to the Chief Building Inspector. \[Added 6-15-
2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010\]
(1) Content of application. An application for a rental permit or for a renewal of a rental
permit shall bear the notarized signature of the owner and contain the following
information:
(a) The name, date of birth and telephone number of the owner.
(b) The address of the subject property including street address and Suffolk County
Tax Map number.
(c) In the event the owner is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or
other business entity, the name, address and telephone number of each owner,
principal, officer, shareholder, partner or member of such business.
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Page 8
(d) The name(s) and telephone number(s) of all tenants.
(e) A copy of the lease agreement between owner and tenant.
(f) A copy of the certificate of occupancy or preexisting certificate of occupancy for
the property.
(2) The owner of an accessory apartment within an existing one-family dwelling shall, in
addition to the information required in § 280-13D(1)(a) through (f), provide a
certification that the existing dwelling or accessory apartment is occupied by the owner
and that the premises is in compliance with all of the provisions of the Code of the
Town of Southold, the laws and sanitary and housing regulations of the County of
Suffolk and the laws of the State of New York.
(3) The owner of an accessory apartment in an accessory structure lawfully existing
pursuant to § 280-13B(13) shall, in addition to the information required in § 280-
13D(1)(a) through (f), provide a certification that: \[Amended 12-5-2017 by L.L. No.
20-2017\]
(a) The existing single-family dwelling or the accessory apartment in the accessory
structure is occupied by the owner as the owner's principal residence.
(b) The other dwelling unit on the subject property is to be occupied by either a family
member or an individual who is currently on the Southold Town Affordable
Housing Registry and eligible for placement.
(c) Rents charged to a tenant from the Affordable Housing Registry shall not exceed
the rent established by the Town Board annually pursuant to § 280-30F of this
Code.
(d) The dwelling unit is in compliance with all of the provisions of the Code of the
Town of Southold, the laws and sanitary and housing regulations of the County of
Suffolk and the laws of the State of New York.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this law
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided
by law.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-763
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 9
2019-773
CATEGORY: Grants
DEPARTMENT: Justice Court
Authorize Submission of a 2019 Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) Grant Application by the
Southold Town Court Director
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Justice Court
Director to submit an application to the Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) of the New
York State Unified Court System, requesting a grant not to exceed $30,000.00, the maximum
amount available, for the purchase of specific court related items.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-773
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-774
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
AAA Transportation Program Funding
Financial Impact:
Recieve Funding for Program
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Agreement between the Town of Southold and the
Suffolk County Office for the Aging for the Town to receive funding under the AAA
Transportation Program, IFMS No. 00000010323 - 001-6806-4980-95294, not to exceed
$9,018.00 for the period April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020 (with one extension at the
County’s option), subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
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Page 10
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-774
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-775
CATEGORY: Legal
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Peters Claim Settlement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
payment of the sum of One Hundred Fifty Five dollars and ninety eight cents ($155.98) to
Kristen L. Peters for property damage stemming from an incident on July 9, 2019, subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-775
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-776
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 11
Acknowledges the Intent to Retire Connie Solomon
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received notification via U.S. Mail on September 3,
2019 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Connie Solomon effective
September 28, 2019 now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the intent to
retire of Connie Solomon from the position of Deputy Town Comptroller for the
Accounting & Finance Department, effective September 28, 2019.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-776
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-777
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Vehicle Tracking Solutions LLC Agreement
Financial Impact:
Vehicle Tracking
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a Two (2) Year Agreement between the Town of
Southold and Vehicle Tracking Solutions LLC for the Silent Passenger System for the amount of
One Thousand One Hundred Fifty One Dollars and Fifty Cents ($1,151.50) per month, funded
from budget lines A.1620.4.400.900, A.1640.4.400.900, A.6772.4.400.900, A.7020.4.400.900,
DB.5130.4.400.900, and SR.8160.4.400.950, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-777
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 12
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-778
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Refund of Clean-Up Deposit and Overpay Special Event
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund of
$350.00 to Peconic Bay Sailing Association Inc., PO Box 1196, Cutchogue, NY 11935 for
overpayment of a Special Permit Application fee (B.2590.40 - $100.00) and clean-up deposit
(T1.030 - $250.00).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-778
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-779
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification- Capital (IT)
Financial Impact:
Transfer funds for 2019 IT Capital Project
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a 2019 Capital Budget which
includes appropriations for IT Equipment, and
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Page 13
WHEREAS the Town’s Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget
items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the amendment
of the 2019 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows:
From:
A.1680.4.100.554 Central Data Processing, Tapes & Diskettes $50
Total $50
To:
A.9901.9.000.100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer to Capital $50
Total $50
Increase Revenues:
H.5031.35 Interfund Transfers,
Personal Computers $50
Total $50
Increase Appropriations:
H.1680.2.600.200 Capital Outlay, Computer Equip, Scanners $50
Total $50
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-779
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-780
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Attend Seminar- Accounting
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 14
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Kristie
Hansen-Hightower and Laura Arena to attend a seminar on governmental finance in Hauppauge,
NY, on October 3, 2019. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2019
budget (A.1310.4.600.200 Meetings and Seminars).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-780
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-781
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Special Events Permit Peconic Bay Sailing 2019-41
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Peconic
Bay Sailing Association to hold a Special Event 2019-41 at Cutchogue Harbor Marina, 3350
West Creek Avenue, Cutchogue, New York as applied for in Application CHM1a for two (2)
events: October 4, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and October 5 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM,
provided they adhere to all conditions on the application and permit and to the Town of
Southold Policy for Special Event
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-781
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 15
2019-782
CATEGORY: Fireworks Permit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Peconic Landing at Southold, Inc. Fireworks Permit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
issuance of a fireworks permit by the Town Clerk to Peconic Landing at Southold, Inc. for
a fireworks display on September 1, 2019 at 7:15PM (Rain Date: September 2, 2019 at
7:15 PM), on the Peconic Landing’s property at 1500 Brecknock Road, Greenport, New
York, upon the payment of a single fee of $100 and subject to the applicant’s compliance with
the requirements of the Town’s policy regarding the issuance of fireworks permits.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-782
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-783
CATEGORY: Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Accept City Energy Services' Bid for the Purchase of 2700°K LED Street Lights
Financial Impact:
H.5182.2.500.100
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of City
Energy Services, LLC to supply the Town with 2700°K LED Street Lights in the amount of
$205,208.00, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. Funds are available in the following
account code- H.5182.2.500.100 (Capital Fund- Street Lighting Project).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-783
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 16
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-784
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
2019 Budget Modification - Beaches
Financial Impact:
To cover the overage of the beach parking permits
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund, Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.7180.1.300.100 Seasonal Regular Earnings $3700.00
Total $3700.00
To:
A.7180.4.100.150 Permits/Permit Applications $3700.00
Total $3700.00
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-784
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 17
2019-785
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
2019 Budget Modification: SWMD
Financial Impact:
Provide appropriations for contractual repairs on F350 front end; recycling and trucking fees.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 Solid
Waste Management District budget as follows:
From:
SR 8160.4.400.811 Stump Removal $3,250
SR 8160.4.400.836 Single Stream Trucking 4,500
SR 8160.4.600.200 Meetings and Seminars 750
Total: $4,000
To:
SR 8160.4.400.690 Repairs-Ford 350 pickup $2,000
SR 8160.4.400.815 Scrap Tire Removal 2,000
SR 8160.4.400.826 Clean Paper Trucking 3,500
SR 8160.4.400.839 Glass Recycle Fees 1,000
Total $4,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-785
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-786
CATEGORY: Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD 9/3/19 Meeting Resolution Ratifications
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 18
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolutions of the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners dated September 3,
2019, as follows:
FIFD
resolution # Regarding
2019 134 Airport
2019 135 Airport Lease
2019 136 Legal
2019 137 Legal
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-786
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-787
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Rescind Resolution Number 2019-748
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby Rescinds Resolution
Number 2019-748 which read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Vanessa Faraone
to the position of a Part Time Tax Cashier for the Tax Receivers’ Office effective December
2, 2019, at a rate of $18.70 per hour, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, subject to background
search completion.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-787
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 19
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-788
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Various Clean Up Deposits
WHEREAS the following groups have supplied the Town of Southold with a refundable Clean-
up Deposit fee, for their events and
WHEREAS the Southold Town Police Chief, Martin Flatley, has informed the Town Clerk's
office that this fee may be refunded, now therefor be it
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund be issued in
the amount of the deposit made to the following
Name Date Received Amount of Deposit
Southold Boy Scout Troop #6 6/12/19 $250.00
c/o Aileen Mazzei
PO Box 53
Peconic, NY 11958
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-788
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 20
2019-789
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appointment to Deer Management Task Force
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints James McMahon to the
Deer Management Task Force effective through March 31, 2020.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-789
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-790
CATEGORY: Misc. Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
10/8/19 4:30 PM - PH for CDBG Funds
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 4:30 PM, Tuesday,
October 8, 2019, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York 11971, as the
time and place for a Public Hearing to hear citizens views on local housing and community
development needs to be met with approximately $230,000.00 in Community Development
Block Grant funds the Town of Southold expects to receive in April 2020 and authorizes the
Town Clerk to publish an “Announcement of Public Hearing Notice”.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-790
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 21
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-791
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Intermunicipal Agreement with Southold School District
Financial Impact:
Intermunicipal Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs Southold
Chief of Police Martin Flatley to execute an intermunicipal agreement between the Southold
Police Department, Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services and the
Southold Union Free School District, regarding access to the School District’s electronic devices,
including but not limited to cameras, door access controls and digital video recording systems,
subject to approval from the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-791
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-792
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Intermunicipal Agreement with Mattituck-Cutchogue UFSD
Financial Impact:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 22
Intermunicipal Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs Southold
Chief of Police Martin Flatley to execute an intermunicipal agreement between the Southold
Police Department and the Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District, for the School
District’s participation in the School Resource Officer Program, subject to approval from the
Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-792
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-793
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PBA Stipulation of Agreement - Ratify and Approve
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
Stipulation of Agreement dated March 18, 2019 between the Town of Southold and the Southold
Town Police Benevolent Association and hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott A. Russell to
execute same on behalf of the Town of Southold.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-793
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 23
2019-794
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Agreement Between the Town of Southold and the Suffolk County Board of Elections
Financial Impact:
Suffolk County Board of Election Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Agreement between the Town of Southold and
Suffolk County Board of Elections in connection with leasing the Southold Town Senior Center
for Primary and General Elections for 2019 and 2020, subject to the approval of the Town
Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-794
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-795
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification- Capital (Street Lighting)
Financial Impact:
Transfer funds for 2019 Street Lighting Capital Project
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorized a 2019 Capital project to
upgrade the Town’s Street Lighting, and
WHEREAS the Town’s Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget
items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
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Page 24
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the amendment
of the 2019 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows:
From:
A.9060.8.000.000 Medical Insurance, NYSHIP $4,000
Total $4,000
To:
A.9901.9.000.100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer to Capital $4,000
Total $4,000
Increase Revenues:
H.5031.97 Interfund Transfers,
Street Lighting Projects $4,000
Total $4,000
Increase Appropriations:
H.5182.2.500.100 Capital Outlay, Street Lighting Project $4,000
Total $4,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-795
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-796
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification - Town Attorney
Financial Impact:
Increase budget for legal services
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
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Page 25
From:
A.9060.8.000.000 Medical Insurance, NYSHIP $85,000.00
Total $85,000.00
To:
A.1420.4.500.100 Town Attorney, Legal Counsel $85,000.00
Total $85,000.00
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-796
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-797
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification - DPW
Financial Impact:
Move funds for asbestos work
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1620.2.10.400 Buildings and Grounds, Carpet $12,000
Total $12,000
To:
A.1620.4.400.100 Buildings and Grounds,
Building Maint/Repairs $12,000
Total $12,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-797
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 26
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-798
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification - Street Lighting
Financial Impact:
Increase budget for insurance reimbursement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
Increase Revenues:
A.2680.00 Insurance Recoveries $7,441
Total $7,441
Increase Appropriations:
A.5182.2.500.500 Street Lighting, Fixtures $7,441
Total $7,441
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-798
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 27
2019-799
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2019 Budget Modification- Capital (Dean's Parking Lot)
Financial Impact:
Transfer funds for Dean's Parking Lot Change Order
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorized a 2019 Capital project to
reconstruct Dean’s Parking Lot, and
WHEREAS the Town’s Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget
items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the amendment
of the 2019 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows:
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $26,000
Total 26,000
To:
A.9901.9.000.100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer to Capital $26,000
Total 26,000
Increase Revenues:
H.5031.42 Interfund Transfers,
Parking Lot Improvements $26,000
Total 26,000
Increase Appropriations:
H.5650.2.100.200 Parking Lots Capital Outlay, Dean’s Parking Lot $26,000
Total 26,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-799
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 28
2019-800
CATEGORY: Property Acquisition Purchase
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Acquire Property - Mattituck
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold is desirous of acquiring a parcel of real
property as set forth hereinafter, and
WHEREAS, the said property is situated at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, Town of Southold,
New York (SCTM No. 1000, Section 114, Block 11, Lot 17), being a parcel of real property
which is required for the creation of a public park, and
WHEREAS, in order to acquire the said parcel it is necessary that an appraisal of the value of the
property be made in order that a fair and reasonable amount may be offered and paid to the
owner of the real property, and
WHEREAS, in order to acquire said parcel it may be necessary that certain title, appraisal and
engineering services be performed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
That the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to proceed to acquire a parcel of real
property situated at 12500 Main Road, Mattituck, Town of Southold, New York (SCTM No.
1000, Section 114, Block 11, Lot 17), by negotiated purchase or by the exercise of Eminent
Domain.
That the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to retain the services of a title
examiner as well as an appraiser in furtherance of the acquisition of the real property herein.
That the Town Attorney is hereby authorized and directed to appoint an engineer for the purpose
of performing engineering and related services as they may be required for the acquisition of the
real property herein.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-800
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 10, 2019
Page 29
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-801
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 10/22 7:01 Pm - Chapter 26 Ethics
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
th
County, New York, on the 10 day of September, 2019, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to an Amendment to Chapter 26, Ethics” now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the
nd
22 day of October, 2019 at 7:01 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 26,
Ethics” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2019
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 260, Ethics”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Town of Southold recognizes that there are rules of ethical conduct for public officers and
employees which must be observed if a high degree of moral conduct is to be obtained and if
public confidence is to be maintained in our unit of local government. It is the purpose of this
local law to amend the Town’s Ethics Code for the officers and employees of the Town of
Southold in order to further ensure that there is the highest degree of public confidence in the
conduct of the Town’s officers and employees.
§ 26-2 Definitions.
Unless otherwise stated or unless the context otherwise requires, when used in this chapter the
terms herein shall have the meanings indicated:
CONTRACT
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As defined in Article 18 of General Municipal Law, any claim, account or demand against
or agreement with the Town, express or implied.
CONSULTANT
Any individual, association, partnership or corporation or any employee or agent thereof
who has been retained to assist any board or agency in the discharge of its duties.
“Consultant” shall also include any business partner, employer or members of the
consultant's firm or company.
POLITICAL ACTIVITIES
Any activities related to partisan politics, including but not limited to; recruiting, solicitation
for fundraising, purchasing fundraiser tickets, circulating and signing designating petitions,
and distributing campaign literature and products, invoking political reprisals, and any
action that uses political influence to affect the duties and responsibilities of any officer or
employee of the Town.
POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEE
Any corporation or committee which operates to aid or promote the success or defeat of a
political party and/or the election or defeat of any candidate, within the Town of Southold.
RELATIVE
A spouse, former spouse, domestic partner, child, stepchild, son or daughter-in-law, brother,
sister, parent, brother or sister-in-law, parent-in-law, niece or nephew, or parent of the Town
officer or employee or a person claimed as a dependent on the Town officer's or employee's
latest individual state income tax return.
SUPERVISOR OF A TOWN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE
Any other Town officer or employee who has direction or control, either directly or
indirectly, over the activities of that Town officer or employee.
ARTICLE II
RULES OF CONDUCT
§ 26-5 General prohibition.
A. A Town officer or employee shall not use his or her official position or office, or take
or fail to take any action, in a manner which he or she knows or has reason to know
may result in compensation for any of the following persons:
(1)A. The Town officer or employee.
(2)B. His or her outside employer or business or that of a member of his or her
household.
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(3)C. A member of his or her household.
(4)D. A customer or client.
(5)E. A relative.
B. Consultants.
(1) Except as provided in Subsection B(2), (3) and (4) below, to avoid potential
conflicts of interest, a Town consultant shall not appear on behalf of any other
client before the Town or any agency thereof during the period of service to the
Town by the consultant. The Town shall specify the restriction in any written
contracts entered into between the Town and consultants. However, failure of the
contract to state the restriction shall not affect the enforcement of this section of
the Town’s Ethics Code.
(2) The restrictions contained in this chapter shall not apply to consultants which:
(a) Operate a business located within the Town and have been retained by the
Town to perform a contract valued at $25,000 or less; or
(b) Have a written contract with the Town in which the Town Board has
expressly authorized an exemption for the consultant from the provisions of
the Town’s Ethics Code; or
(c) Have received a special waiver from the Town’s Ethics Board pursuant to
Subsection B(4) of this section.
(3) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit a consultant from:
(a) Appearing on his own behalf, or on behalf of the Town, before a Town
agency.
(b) Seeking or obtaining a ministerial act from an administrative officer; or
(c) Receiving a Town service or benefit, or using a Town facility, on the same
terms on which such service, benefit or facility is available to the public.
(4) Special waiver. A consultant may make appearances before Town agencies
otherwise prohibited by this section, upon written approval of the Ethics Board and
the consent of the involved Town agencies. The Ethics Board shall consider such
approval on a case-by-case basis taking into account for such findings the
following criteria:
(a) The general expertise of the consultant.
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(b) The expertise of the consultant vis a vis the particular matter.
(c) The extent of the consultant's involvement both for the Town and for the
private client(s).
(d) The extent of the fees, past or future, to be paid to the consultant by the
Town.
(e) The impact such appearances may have on the public trust.
(f) The statement of necessity from the involved Town agency.
(g) Such findings shall be detailed in writing by the Ethics Board and filed with
the office of the Town Clerk.
§ 26-12 Political Solicitation Activities Prohibited.
A Town officer or employee shall not knowingly request, or knowingly authorize anyone else to
request, any subordinate of the officer or employee to participate in any election campaign or
contribute to a political committee.
A. No person shall engage in any political activities on any Town premises at any time. Such
prohibited activities include but are not limited to the following:
(1) Sales or purchases of tickets to political events.
(2) Discussion of tickets to political events.
(3) Solicitation to join a political party or activity.
(4) Discussion of promotions or transfers or changes of assignments or compensation on
the basis of any political considerations.
(5) Solicitation of funds or goods or services for political purposes.
(6) Use of Town taxpayer-funded equipment, computers, Internet, email, telephones and
supplies for political activity.
B. No person having supervisory control or who is superior in title to any official or employee
of the Town shall engage in any of the following actions with subordinates at any time on or
off Town premises:
(1) Discussion of or solicitation of ticket purchases or sales.
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(2) Solicitation to join a political party or political activity.
(3) Use of political considerations in discussing duties, positions, compensation, changes
in titles or work assignments.
(4) Use of political considerations as the reason for promotions, assignment changes,
demotions or termination.
§ 26-13 Restriction on elected official or member of board.
\[Added 2-3-2004 by L.L. No. 5-2004\]
No elected official or member of the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals,
Board of Ethics, Board of Assessment Review or the Town Attorney shall be a committeeman or
committeewoman, alternate committeeperson, or the officer of a political party committee.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this law
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided
by law.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-801
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2019-802
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Special Events Permit Pugliese Vineyard 2019-41
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Page 34
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies the Special Event of
Cousins Maine Lobster to hold a Special Event 2019-41 at 34515 Main Road, Cutchogue, New
York as applied for in Application Pug2a for one (1) event: September 8, from 11:00 AM to
6:00 PM provided they adhere to all conditions on the application and permit and to the Town of
Southold Policy for Special Event
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-802
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS