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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
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MARRIAGE OFFICER Telephone: (631) 765 - 1800
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AGENDA
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
October 22, 2019
7:00 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
(2) Go to “How Do I”, in the right upper corner of the Town website home page, Choose
“Access”, then “Southold Town Board Meetings and Agendas.
Go to the date of the meeting and click on "Minutes Packet" this is the full copy of the
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.
If you would like help navigating the site, please feel free to call my office 631-765-1800.
CALL TO ORDER
7:00 PM Meeting called to order on October 22, 2019 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25,
Southold, NY.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Councilman James Dinizio Jr
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 2
Councilman William P. Ruland
Councilwoman Jill Doherty
Councilman Robert Ghosio
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Supervisor Scott A. Russell
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Department Monthly Report
September 2019
2. Trustees Monthly Report
September 2019
3. Justice Court Reports
September 2019
4. Department of Public Works Monthly Report
July 2019
August 2019
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
1. 2019-2020 Scallop Season
2. NYS Liquor License Renewal
Legends
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 AM - Members of the Anti-Bias Task Force
Anti-Bias Task Force Update
2. 9:15 AM - Denis Noncarrow and Michael Collins
Animal Shelter Solar Update
3. 9:30 AM - Denis Noncarrow, Michael Collins, Jamie Richter, Karen McLaughlin
Human Resource Center Walkability
4. Proposed Marine III District (Set for PH)
5. Town Attorney
Update on Acquisition of 12500 Main Road, Mattituck
6. Councilman Dinizio
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 3
Police Department Accreditation
7. 10:15 AM - Kristie Hansen-Hightower
2020 Tentative Budget Discussion and Financial Update
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving the Employment of a Particular
Person(S)
Kristie Hansen-Hightower - Budget Discussion on Personnel
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation
Elite Tower v. TOS
10. OPEN SESSION - Councilwoman Doherty
Location of Beach Stickers
V. RESOLUTIONS
2019-877
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
October 22, 2019.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-877
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
2019-878
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 4
Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, November 6, 2019 at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York at
7:00 PM.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-878
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
2019-879
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
2019 Budget Modification- Police Department
Financial Impact:
Reallocation of funds to reflect donatinos from Mattituck Lions Club & Lavender By The Bay, Inc
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
Increase Revenues:
A.2705.40 Gifts & Donations (Mattituck Lions Club) $2,000
A.2705.40 Gifts & Donations (Lavender By The Bay) $2,400
Total $4,400
Increase Appropriations:
A.3120.4.100.900 Police/CE/Miscellaneous Supplies $2,000
A.3120.2.500.875 Police/Equipment/Other Vehicle Equipment $2,400
Total $4,400
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-879
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 5
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
2019-880
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Canon Financials Services, Inc. Agreement
Financial Impact:
Copy Machine lease
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a renewal of the copier lease with Canon Financials
Services, Inc. for the Town Attorney’s Office Copier at a rate of One Hundred Seventy Two
Dollars and Fifty Cents ($172.50) per month, subject to the approval by the Town Attorney,
funded from budget line A.1680.4.400.360.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-880
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
2019-881
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Planning Board
Attend Seminar - Touro Law Center Institute for Land Use Conference
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 6
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Heather
Lanza, Town Planning Director, to attend the Touro Law Center Institute for Land Use and
Sustainable Development Land Use Conference, in Central Islip, NY, on November 7, 2019. All
expenses to be a legal charge to the 2019 Planning Department budget.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-881
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
2019-882
CATEGORY: Landfill Misc.
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
Fall "Cleanup" Brush Disposal
RESOLVED that the normal tip fees for brush disposal at the Cutchogue Compost Facility shall
be waived for residential vehicles, and reduced to $30/ton for commercial vehicles, for the period
October 17 - November 30, 2019; and be it further
RESOLVED that for the purposes of this resolution, residential vehicles shall be defined as any
vehicle with a resident disposal permit issued by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold
carrying less than one ton of debris (including trailers), or for vehicles without a permit, any
vehicle carrying less than one ton (including trailers); and that commercial vehicles shall be
defined as any vehicle with a commercial disposal permit issued by the Town Clerk of the Town
of Southold, or for vehicles without a permit, any vehicle with a carrying capacity of one ton or
greater; and be it further
RESOLVED that the tip fee waiver/reduction described herein shall not apply to stumps of any
type; and that it applies to the charge for the weight of the debris ONLY, and not to single entry
fees for vehicles without permits, which will still be charged as appropriate.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-882
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 7
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
2019-883
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Michael Collins to Attend Planning & Building for Coastal Resilience Seminar
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Michael
Collins to attend the Planning & Building for Coastal Resilience Seminar in Ronkonkoma, NY,
on October 29, 1019. All expenses for registration, travel to be a legal charge to the 2019 budget
(meetings and seminars).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-883
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
2019-884
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Zoning Board of Appeals
Refund - SGDP, LLC
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 8
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a refund to the
following applicant; as the Zoning Board of Appeals has been notified that the applicant has
withdrawn his applications.
SGDP, LLC $1,500.00 ZBA #s 7316SE & 7317SE
34600 Main Road
Orient, NY 11957
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-884
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
2019-885
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Filming Clean-Up Deposit and Traffic Control Refund
WHEREAS Paulina Erni supplied the Town of Southold with a refundable Clean-up Deposit fee
in the amount of $500.00, and no Traffic Control fee was necessary and
WHEREAS Paulina Erni also paid for two (2) filming dates at $100.00 each day but only filmed
on one (1) day, and
WHEREAS the Southold Town Police Chief, Martin Flatley, has informed the Town Clerk's
office that the Clean-up Deposit Fee may be refunded, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund be issued in
the total amount of $600.00 to Paulina Erni, 111 E. 26th Street, Apt D5, New York, N Y 10010.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-885
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 9
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-886
CATEGORY: Public Service
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Job Shadow Day
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
following students to participate in a day of job shadowing at the Southold Town Police
Department on Friday, October 25, 2019:
Mattituck UFSD:
Ainsley Brewer
Jose Cojon
Rashad Lawson
Dimitri Hatziminadakis
Southold UFSD:
Jake Boivin
Thomas Cooper
Shelter Island UFSD:
Emma Teodoru
Aroldo Pantaleon
Bradley Batten
Greenport UFSD:
Jhon Ramirez
Robert Corwin
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-886
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 - October 22, 2019
Page 10
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-887
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Seminar - Town Attorney
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Town
Attorney William M. Duffy and Assistant Town Attorney John J. Burke, to attend the seminar
entitled “Supreme Court Review” at the Touro Law Center in Central Islip, New York, on
October 25, 2019. All expenses for registration and travel are to be a charge to the 2019 Town
Attorney budget A.1420.4.600.200.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-887
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
2019-888
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
2019 Turkey Trot
Financial Impact:
Police Department cost for event = $1,673.37
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 11
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Mattituck-Cutchogue Teachers’ Association to use the following route for its 2019 Turkey Trot
in Mattituck, on Thursday, November 28, 2019: beginning at Mattituck High School, head
South on Maple Avenue, cross Route 25 to Reeve Avenue - heading south; left on to New
Suffolk Avenue - proceed east; right onto Marratooka Road – proceed south; Loop left on
Center and Bungalow back to right on Marratooka; Cross New Suffolk onto Marratooka
Lane; left on Route 25- heading west; Right on Wickham Avenue, proceed north, right
onto Pike Street, finish at the school; provided they follow all the conditions in the Town’s
Policy for Special Events on Town Properties. The fees have been waived for this event with the
exception of the clean-up deposit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-888
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
2019-889
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Planning Board
Budget Modification - Planning
Financial Impact:
2019 Budget Modification - Planning
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Part-Town budget as follows:
From:
B.8020.1.300.100 Planning Seasonal Employees Regular Earnings $ 3,000.00
Total $ 3,000.00
To:
B.8020.4.600.300 Planning Travel Reimbursement $ 3,000.00
Total $ 3,000.00
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 12
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-889
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
2019-890
CATEGORY: Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
FIFD 10/15/19 Meeting Resolution Ratifications
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 October 15, 2019,
as follows:
FIFD
Resolution# Regarding
2019 149 2020 Budget
2019 150 Legal EFPR Contract
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-890
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 - October 22, 2019
Page 13
2019-891
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Pack 39 - Cubmobile Race
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby granted permission to Pack
39 Cub Scouts to hold its annual Cubmobile Soapbox Derby Race on October 19, 2019 from
8:00AM to 12:00 PM on the North side of Eastside Avenue, Mattituck, provided they adhere to
the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on Town Properties and Roads. All Town fees
for this event are waived.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-891
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
2019-892
CATEGORY: Public Service
DEPARTMENT: Highway Department
2019 Fall Clean Up
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that the Highway Department Fall
CLEANUP is limited to LEAVES ONLY (which are to be placed in biodegradable brown paper
bags) and will commence on Monday, November 18, 2019 at ORIENT POINT and end in
LAUREL; be it further
RESOLVED that during the 2019 Fall Cleanup, neither BRUSH nor BRANCHES will be
removed. Therefore, they should NOT be placed in the Town right-of-way until after the Spring
cleanup is announced; be it further
RESOLVED that the Fishers Island Fall Cleanup will also commence on Monday, November 18,
2019.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 14
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-892
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
2019-893
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Special Events Permit Breeze Hill Farm 2019-49
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Breeze Hill Farm to hold a Special Event 2019-49 at Breeze Hill Farm, 31215 County Road 48,
Peconic, NY as applied for in Application BH2a for an event October 29 from 6:00 PM to 9:00
PM, provided they adhere to all conditions on the application and permit and to the Town of
Southold Policy for Special Events.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-893
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
2019-894
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 15
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Claire Glew Assistant to Assessor
WHEREAS Suffolk County Department of Civil Service notified the Town of Southold on
September 3, 2019 that position #05-01-0016 was being reclassified to Assistant to Assessor, be
it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Claire Glew to
the position of Assistant to Assessor effective October 22, 2019, at a salary of $76,904.26 per
annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-894
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
2019-895
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Owens Refund
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund (from
Account #CM.1189.10) to Kenneth E. Owens from the Town of Southold in the amount of
$4,700.00 in connection with the payment of the Community Preservation Fund tax on property
in Southold (SCTM #1000-54-9-10) purchased by Kenneth E. Owens on September 19, 2018, as
the transaction is exempt from the CPF tax.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-895
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 - October 22, 2019
Page 16
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-896
CATEGORY: Misc. Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Adopt Preliminary Budget & Set PH 11/6 4:00 Pm & 7:00 Pm - 2020 Budget Hearings
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby prepare and approve as
st
the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Southold for the fiscal year beginning on the 1 day of
January 2020, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expenditures hereby attached
and made part of this resolution, and be it
th
FURTHER RESOLVED that this Town board shall meet at 4:00 PM, Wednesday, on the 6
of November, 2019, at the Southold Town Hall for the purpose of holding a public hearing on
the 2020 Preliminary Budget, and after all persons attending said hearing shall have had an
opportunity to be heard in favor or against the 2020 Preliminary Budget as compiled, or for or
against any item and items therein contained, that said hearing be then recessed and thereafter
convened at 7:00 PM on said day for the same purpose; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Preliminary Budget will be available for viewing on the
Southold Town official website: www.southoldtownny.gov, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall give notice of such hearings in the manner
provided for in Section 108 of the Town Law and that such notice be published in substantially
the following form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON THE 2020 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
AND
2020 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Capital Budget of
the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York for the fiscal year beginning on January 1,
2020 has been prepared and approved by the Southold Town Board and filed in the Office of the
Town Clerk at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, where they are
available for inspection and where copies may be obtained by any interested person during
business hours.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will
meet and review said 2020 Preliminary Budget and 2020 Preliminary Capital Budget and hold a
public hearing thereon at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, in
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 17
said Town at 4:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, and at such
hearing any persons may be heard in favor of or against the 2020 Preliminary Budget and 2020
Preliminary Capital Budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items therein contained.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law, the
following are proposed yearly salaries of members of the Town Board, the Town Clerk, the
Superintendent of Highways, Tax Receiver, Assessors, and Trustees:
SCHEDULE OF SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
(ARTICLE 8 OF TOWN LAW)
Officer
Supervisor $ 111,916
Members of the Town Board (4) @ 36,861
Town Justice and Member of the Town Board, Fishers Island 56,210
Town Justices (2) @ 75,400
Town Clerk 107,837
Superintendent of Highways 111,916
Tax Receiver 42,075
Assessors (3) @ 80,603
Trustees (5) @ 20,355
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-896
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
2019-897
CATEGORY: Grants
DEPARTMENT: Government Liaison
2020 CDBG Program
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 18
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to sign the Project Description Forms for the 2020 Community
Development Block Grant Program as follows:
Community Action of Southold Town $ 7,500
Maureen’s Haven $ 7,500
Improvements to Human Resource Center $200,000
senior center walkability project - 150,000
senior center power door project.- 50,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-897
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
2019-898
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appoint HPC Member
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Mariella Ostroski as
a member of the Southold Historical Preservation Commission, effective immediately, term to
expire March 31, 2020.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-898
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
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
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 19
Lost
2019-899
CATEGORY: Public Service
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Engineering Department - Job Shadow Day
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to one
(1) student from Shelter Island UFSD and two (2) students from Matttituck UFSD to
participate in a day of job shadowing at the Southold Town Engineering Department on
Friday, October 25, 2019.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-899
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
2019-900
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 12/3 7:00 Pm - LL Marine III (MIII)
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
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County, New York, on the 27 day of August, 2019, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection with the Marine III
(MIII) District” now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
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aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 3
day of December, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 20
RESOLVED that the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to forward the proposed Local Law
entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection
with the Marine III (MIII) District” to the Southold Town Planning Board and the Suffolk
County Planning Commission for comments and recommendations.
The proposed Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter
280, Zoning, in connection with the Marine III (MIII) District” 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 the Marine III (MIII) District”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I Purpose.
The federal government, which currently owns Plum Island, has announced its intention to close
the research facility on Plum Island and eventually sell the island. Previously, when the Federal
Government made the aforementioned announcement, the Town Board of the Town of Southold
took steps to amend the Town’s Zoning Map in preparation for the Plum Island being privately
owned. The purpose of the Marine III (MIII) District is to provide a waterfront location in the
portion of the Town located on Long Island for ferry service to and from Plum Island.
II. Article XXXV Marine III Zone District (MIII)
§ 280-205 Use regulations.
In the MIII District, 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 (one use per 320,000 square feet of land above mean high
water, unless otherwise specified):
A. Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted uses and are subject to site plan
approval by the Planning Board:
(1) Ferry terminals for ferry service to and from Plum Island only.
B. Accessory uses. The following uses are permitted as accessory uses and/or structures:
(1) Ticket offices, waiting areas, snack bar
(2) Off-street parking or loading areas.
(3) Offices for executive and administrative uses.
(4) Storage sheds and tool sheds.
(5) On-site storage and repair facilities directly related to the operation of the primary
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 21
permitted use
(6) Museum
(7) Any other customary structures or uses which are customarily incidental to the
principal use, except those prohibited by this chapter.
§ 280-206 Bulk, area and parking regulations.
No building shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be erected or altered in the MIII
District unless the same conforms to the Bulk Schedule and Parking and Loading Schedules
incorporated into this chapter by reference, with the same force and effect if such regulations
were set forth herein in full.
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-2019-900
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
2019-901
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 11/19 4:30 Pm PH LL - Chapter 260 Vehicles & Traffic
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
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County, New York, on the 22 day of October, 2019, a need for a stop sign and crosswalk at the
intersection of Bay Avenue and Peconic Bay Boulevard;
WHEREAS, it has been presented a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to an
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 22
Amendment to Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic, in connection with Traffic and
Pedestrian Safety” 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
19th day of November, 2019 at 4:30 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
260, Vehicles and Traffic, in connection with Traffic and Pedestrian Safety” reads as
follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2019
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 260, Vehicles
and Traffic, in connection with Traffic and Pedestrian Safety”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose.
The purpose of this local law is to improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as
dealing with impacts to the public’s health, safety and welfare.
II. Chapter 260 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§260-4. Stop intersections with stop signs.
At Intersection Location
Stop Sign on Direction of Travel With (Hamlet)
Bay Avenue South Peconic Bay Boulevard Mattituck
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-2019-901
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 23
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2019-902
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
2019 Budget Modification- Police Department
Financial Impact:
Reallocation of budgetary funds to alleviate over expended line
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.3120.4.600.200 Police/C.E./Police Officer Training $800
Total $800
To:
A.3120.4.600.300 Police/C.E./Travel Reimbursement $800
Total $800
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-902
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 - October 22, 2019
Page 24
2019-903
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
2019 Budget Modification: SWMD
Financial Impact:
To provide sufficient funds for clutch for Ford tractor; wear parts hardware for grinder; conveyor
bearing for screener.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 Solid
Waste Management District budget as follows:
From:
SR 1490.1.100.200 Full Time Overtime Earnings $1,000
SR 8160.4.100.110 Pre-printed Forms 2,500
Total $3,500
To:
SR 8160.4.100.573 Maint/Supply – Trommel Screen $ 100
SR 8160.4.100.580 Maint/Supply – Ford Tractor 1,100
SR 8160.4.100.597 Maint/Supply – Morbark Grinder 2,300
Total $3,500
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-903
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
2019-904
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Highway Department
2019 Budget Modification - Highway Department
Financial Impact:
Transfer of Funds for Brush clean up
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 2019
Page 25
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2019 Highway
Fund Part Town budget as follows:
From:
DB.5140.4.400.100 Cleanup week Debris Disp $ 2,000.00
DB.5142.1.100.100 Snow Removal Regular Earnings 24,000.00
TOTAL $ 26,000.00
To:
DB.5140.1.100.100 Brush & Weeds Regular Earnings $ 24,000.00
DB.5140.4.400.150 Rubbish Disposal 2,000.00
TOTAL $ 26,000.00
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-904
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
2019-905
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Extend Screened Sand Bid
Financial Impact:
DB.5142.4.100.920
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a one (1) year option agreement with Southampton
Excavation & Site Development, Inc. commencing November 1, 2019 for the purchase of
screened sand for use by the Highway Department as set forth in the October 2, 2018 contract
entered into between the Town of Southold and Southampton Excavation & Site Development,
Inc., subject to the approval by the Town Attorney, and funded from budget line
DB.5142.4.100.920.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2019-905
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - October 22, 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
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS