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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
June 30, 2020
2:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Meeting
Hall, Southold,NY.
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.1 OF NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW
CUOMO IN-PERSON ACCESS BY THE PUBLIC WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. A
RECORDING OF THE MEETING WILL AIR ON CHANNEL 22 AND WILL BE
POSTED ON THE TOWN'S WEBSITE.
Call to Order
2:00 PM Meeting called to order on June 30, 2020 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold,
NY.
_Attendee Name, r _ Or Title Status Arrived
Sarah E. Nappa Town of Southold Councilwoman _Present
James Dinizio Jr Town of Southold Councilman Present
Jill Doherty Town of Southold Councilwoman Present
Robert Ghosio Town of Southold Councilman Present
Louisa P. Evans Town of Southold Justice _ Remote
Scott A. Russell Town of Southold Su ervisor Present
_Elizabeth A. Neville Town of Southold Town ClerkPresent
William M Duffy Town of Southold Town Attorney
Present
I. Reports
1. Land Tracldng Report
2. Trustees Monthly Report
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 2
II. Public Notices
III. Communications
IV. Discussion
1. 9:00 AM John Sepenoski
2. Justice Evans
3. Supervisor Russell
4. Liquor License Request for Waiver of(30) Day Waiting Period for Pleasant View 12255
LLC/Strong's Marine Inlet LLC
5. Town Attorney
6. Town Attorney
7. Discussion Regarding Adding Priority for Health Care Workers to Affordable Housing
Zoning District
8. 10:30 AM Carolyn Peabody with Sr. Margaret Smyth, Co-Chairs of the North Fork Unity
Action Committee
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION-LABOR-Matters Involving the Employment of a Particular
Person(S)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION -LABOR- Matters Involving Collective Negotiations
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION -LABOR-Matters Involving the Employment History of a
Particular Person(S)
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Matter Involving the Sale of a Particular Property, Wherein
Publicity Would Affect the Value Thereof
Opening Comments
Supervisor Russell
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Please rise for the Pledge. Thank you. This is the point of the
meeting when we are going to ask anybody that has any questions or comments on any of the
agenda items to please feel free? (No response)
V. Resolutions
2020-385
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 3
CATEGORY. Audit
DEPARTMENT.• Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
June 30 2020.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-385
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
Sarah E Nappa Voter
❑ Withdrawn Q ❑ _ ❑ i ❑
James Dinizio Jr Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt --- - -
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ l ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Secondee{ Q J ❑ ❑ ❑
--- --------
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover _ Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter -_- ❑ 1 ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-386
CATEGORY. Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Set Next Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, JuLy 14 2020 at the Southold Town Hall Southold New York at 1:00 PM
✓Vote'Record-Resolution RES-2020-386 ,
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye I No/Nay Abstain I Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q � ❑ ❑ ❑
James Dimzio Jr Voter Q _ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt ❑ -
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Seconde Q [I1 El ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ 1- ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ - ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q _❑ _r_ ❑_ i [3
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Comments regarding resolution 386
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 4
JUSTICE EVANS: Should I say via Zoom at 4:30 PM and is that the time we are keeping?
COUNCILWOMAN DOHERTY: I think we were going to keep with the shorter time but it's up
to everybody else. And via Zoom.
JUSTICE EVANS: So when you say shorter time, are we changing it to 2:00 again?
COUNCILWOMAN DOHERTY: I am fine with 2 I think that works.
2020-387
CATEGORY.• Employment-FIFD
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2020-093
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2020-093 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 15, 2020 which
reads as follows:
WHEREAS the Ferry District requires additional Deckhands (FIFD);
Therefore, it is RESOLVED to reinstate,with effect June 18, 2020,Vince Harring as a part-time Deckhand
(FIFD) at a rate of$13.27 per hour.
It is further RESOLVED to temporarily appoint with effect June 19, 2020 Mr. Harring from part-time to
full-time summer seasonal status Deckhands (FIFD). On September 15, 2020, Mr. Harring will terminate
his summer seasonal positions and on September 16, 2020 be re-appointed to part-time Deckhands
(FIFD).
✓Vote Record-Resolution-RES-2020-387'
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/ ye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Mover 1 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dinizio Jr Voter 0 ❑ E-1 ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ I ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑
------- - ------- - - --- - --------
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Voter r 0 ❑ -❑- ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 I ❑ ❑ ❑
f --
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-388
CATEGORY.• Contracts, Lease&Agreements
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 5
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Movies in the Moonlight Agreement
Financial Impact: movie night
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 Movies
in the Moonlight, Inc. in connection with the equipment rental in an amount not to exceed
$4,400.00 total for the Town's Youth Bureau Family Movie Night to be held on July 10, 2020
and August 14, 2020 to be held as a Drive In movie at Strawberry Fields, Main Road, Mattituck
subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Funding is available in A.7310.4.600.100 (Youth
Program Activities).
✓Vote Record=Resoldtion RES-2020-388
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled -
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter 0 ❑ - ❑ F-❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ( ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter 0 ❑ El
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Voter 0 I ❑ ❑ ❑
ElSupt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter D ❑ El ; 11
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-389
CATEGORY.• Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Swank Motion Pictures Agreement
Financial Impact: movie night
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 Swank
Motion Pictures. in connection with the rights to show movies not to exceed $900.00 total for
the Town's Youth Bureau Family Movie Night to be held on July 10, 2020 and August 14, 2020
to be held as a Drive In movie at Strawberry Fields, Main Road, Mattituck subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney. Funding is available in A.7310.4.600.100 (Youth Program
Activities).
.✓Vote Record:Resolution RES-2020-389
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Sarah E Nappa Voter 0 El ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled James Dmizio Jr Voter I j ❑ ❑ ❑
El Withdrawn Jill Doherty Mover D i ❑ ❑ ❑
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 6
❑ Supervisor's Appt Robert Ghosio Voter 0 ( ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-390
CATEGORY.• Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT.• Supervisor
Appoint Member to Anti-Bias Task Force
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Laura Held as a
member to the Anti-Bias Task Force, effective immediately, with a term to expire on March 31,
2021.
Vote.Record-Resolution RES-2020-390
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain i Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dinizio Jr I Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Secondee{ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter 0 I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover 0 I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-391
CATEGORY.• Refund
DEPARTMENT.• Town Clerk
Refund Non-Resident Parking Permit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund to the
following individual(s) for a Non-Resident Parking Permit and/or Non-Resident Trailer Permit.
NAME REFUND
Eric Johnson (Parking Permit Only) $300.00
33 Curve Lane
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 7
Levittown,NY 11756
Carl J. Cangialosi (Parking and Trailer Permit) $350.00
PO BOX 772
Roscoe,NY 12776
David Arteaga(Parking Permit Only) $300.00
420 Fishel Avenue
Riverhead,NY 11901
✓Vote Record'-Resolution.RES-2020-391
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain —j Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter 0 ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dimzio Jr Voter 0 j ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Mover 1 0 j ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ ( ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-392
CATEGORY. Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
2020 Budget Modification-Emergency Preparedness
Financial Impact: Transfer of funds
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2020 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.3640.4.100.100 Emergency Preparedness, Misc Supplies $ 1,000.00
TOTAL $ 1,000.00
To:
A.3640.4.400.300 Emergency Preparedness,
Contracted Services $ 1,000.00
TOTAL $ 1,000.00
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-392
0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay I Abstain _ i Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E Nappa Mover 0 ❑ ❑ 0
❑ Defeated James Dmizio Jr Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ j ❑
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 8
❑ Withdrawn Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ ( ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans SecondeA Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-393
CATEGORY. Employment-FIFD
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Approve Resolution 2020-100
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution 2020-100 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 22, 2020 to read as
follows:
WHEREAS the Ferry District requires additional Ticket Agents;
Therefore, it is RESOLVED to reinstate, with effect June 24, 2020,Steven Conary as a part-time Cashier
(FIFD) at a rate of$14.28 per hour and Karina Curbelo as a part-time Cashier(FIFD) at a rate of$14.79
per hour; and
It is further RESOLVED to temporarily appoint with effect June 25, 2020 Ms. Curbelo and Mr. Conary
from part-time to full-time summer seasonal status Cashiers (FIFD) On September 15, 2020, Ms. Curbelo
and Mr. Conary will terminate their summer seasonal positions and on September 16, 2020 be re-
appointed to part-time Cashiers (FIFD).
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-393
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye i No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter Q � ❑�_ 0 � ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
James Dmizio Jr Mover Q I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ( ❑ � ❑ � ❑
Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconded Q I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ I ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 9
2020-394
CATEGORY. Employment-FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution 2020-099
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution 2020-099 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 22, 2020 to read as
follows:
WHEREAS the Ferry District requires additional Deckhands (FIFD);
Therefore, it is RESOLVED to reinstate,with effect June 24, 2020, Kyle Bentley as a part-time Deckhand
(FIFD) at a rate of$13.66 per hour.
It is further RESOLVED to temporarily appoint with effect June 25, 2020 Mr. Bentley from part-time to
full-time summer seasonal status Deckhands (FIFD). On September 15, 2020, Mr. Bentley will terminate
his summer seasonal positions and on September 16, 2020 be re-appointed to part-time Deckhand
(FIFD).
Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-394•,
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye j No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled -
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Seconde C�1 11 Elj ❑
James Dmizio Jr Voter D j ❑ ( ❑ j ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt -- ---
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Mover E, i ❑ 1 Eli C1❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter it ( ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑
------ -- -- ---- ----------------------
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-395
CATEGORY. Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Police Dept
Police Department-Training Request
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Officer Richard Buonaiuto and Office Gregory Simmons to attend the 2020 annual State of
New York Police Officers Association conference in Lake George,NY from August 31,
2020 to September 4, 2020. All expenses for registration, travel to be a legal charge to the 2020
budget line A.3157.4.600.200
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 10
✓Vot&Record'-Resolution RES-2020-395
CSI Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter D ❑ ❑ j ❑
11 Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Voter lz I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑
El Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter D j ❑ I ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Seconde [I El
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Mover D ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter D ❑ ❑ i ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-396
CATEGORY.• Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Acknowledges Intent to Retire Roxana Cruz
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the intent to
retire of Roxana Cruz from the position of Spanish Speaking Clerk for the Police
De artment, effective August 28, 2020.
-/Vote,Record-Resolution,RES-2020-396'
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter R1 ❑ ❑ ❑
James Dmizio Jr Voter Rl ! ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter � j ❑ � El ❑
�
El Rescinded Robert Ghosio Mover 0 El El El
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans SecondedRl 1 [50 ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell I Voter ❑ j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-397
CATEGORY.• Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Police Department-Appoint TCO
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Justin Lake to the
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 11
position of Traffic Control Officer for the Southold Town Police Department, effective July 1,
2020 through September 20, 2020 at a rate of$17.82 per hour.
Vote'Accord-,Resolution,RES=2020-397
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated --- --- — — —
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Mover Q El [I El
James Dmizio Jr Voter Q j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisors Appt
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Seconde Q � 1111 � ❑
------ - ------- --- - - - --- --------
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Q ( ❑ ❑ � ❑
- -------- ----- - - -- -
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Voter Q � ❑ ._ ( ❑ � ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q I ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-398
CATEGORY. Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT.• Accounting
Hire Pump Out Boat Operator
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Christopher
Atkinson to the seasonal position of Pumpout Boat Operator for the Trustees, effective July
1, 2020 through October 30, 2020, at a rate of$20.00 per hour.
✓, Vote Record;-Resolution RES-2020-398
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye � No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
Sarah E Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tbled Withdrawn
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dinizio Jr Mover Q ❑ 13❑ ;
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ 1 ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconded Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q -
❑ 0 1 ❑
— --- -
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-399
CATEGORY.• Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Hire Pump Out Boat Operator
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 12
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints David Comando
to the seasonal position of Pumpout Boat Operator for the Trustees, effective July 1, 2020
throu h October 30, 2020, at a rate of$20.00 per hour.
'✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-399.,
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
❑ Tabled Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Voter 21 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Rl ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde 0 j ❑ 1 ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 1 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-400
CATEGORY. Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Daniel Wells Seasonal Scale Operator
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Daniel Wells to
the position of Seasonal Scale Operator for the Solid Waste District, effective July 2, 2020
through September 30, 2020, at a rate of$17.61 per hour subject to pre-employment background
search requirements.
Vote Record,-:Resolution RES-2020-400
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter D ❑ 7 ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dimzio Jr Voter D ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter 0 ( ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Seconde 19 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell I Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
0 Lost
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 13
2020-401
CATEGORY. Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT.• Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD 6/22/20 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 June 22, 2020, as
follows:
FIFD
Resolution# Regarding
2020 - 096 Legal/HRA
2020 - 098 HR
✓Vote Record-,Resolution_RES-2020-401
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated —�
Yes/Aye � No/Nay— Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Voter 1 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter 0 { ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
I
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 T ❑ ❑ I ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Comment regarding resolution 401
JUSTICE EVANS: Can I just ask a question here of Bill? Is this the resolution that is RJ Burns?
TOWN ATTORNEY DUFFY: Yes.
JUSTICE EVANS: Okay.-
2020-402
CATEGORY.• Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Trustees
Pump Out Boat Operator Ad
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for Pump-Out Boat Operators for one week in The Suffolk Times for
boat operators in Southold, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, on a seasonal part-
Southold Town Board Regular Meeting
June 30, 2020 page 14
time basis starting July 16, 2020 through and including_ October 30, 2020 at a salary of$20.00
er hour.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-402
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain I Absent
_ ❑ Tabled
0 Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Mover 0 ❑ - ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Voter 0 ❑ ❑ i ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty, Voter 0 ❑— - ❑ j ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter 0 _ 1 ❑ _ j ❑ T ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans _ Seconder RI � ❑ ❑ � ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-403
CATEGORY.• Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT.- Zoning Board of Appeals
Extension of Environmental Consultant Agreement
Financial Impact: extension of agreement
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold and the Nelson, Pope &Voorhis, LLC entered into an
Agreement for the purpose of conducting technical consulting to provide State Environmental
Quality Review(SEQR) analyses for multiple applications.for Special Exceptions to the
Southold Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), which by its term expired on June 7, 2020, and
WHEREAS,the Southold ZBA is still in need of SEQR consulting services in relation to new
and pending applications, it is therefore
RESOLVED, 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 the Nelson, Pope
& Voorhis, LLC,,extending the terms of the Agreement to June 7, 2021.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-403
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended ___
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye _ No/Nay Abstain j Absent
❑ Tabled Sarah E.Nappa Voter0 44- Elj ❑
❑ Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr Mover 0 ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty Voter 0 ! ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt, Robert Ghosio Voter 0 ❑ ❑ i- ❑
❑ Rescinded Louisa P.Evans SeconderI 0 j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt —
❑ No Action
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❑ Lost
2020-404
CATEGORY.• Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Trustees
Letter of Intent&Annual Agreement with N.Y.S. Environmental Facilities Corporation - Clean Vessel
Assistance Program- Town Pump Out Boat
Financial Impact:A.8090.1.300.100;A.8090.2.200.400;A.8090.4.100.200;A.8090.4.400.500;
A.8090.4.400.840;A.8090.600,800
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the 2020 Letter of Intent, Clean Vessel Assistance
Program Operation and Maintenance Annual Grant application, Request for Reimbursement
form, and any other accompanying documents between the Town of Southold and the New York
State Environmental Facilities Corporation in connection with the filing of a Clean Vessel
Assistance Program Operation and Maintenance Grant Program annual application for 2020, for
grant funds up to the maximum amount of$5,000.00 regarding the pump out boat owned and
operated by the Town of Southold, utilized for the Town, and all in accordance with the approval
of the Town Attorney.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-404
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated TYes/Aye _F No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled - -- --- —±
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt _
James Dmizio Jr Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Mover Q j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ j ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Seconde R1 j ❑ ❑ 1111
Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-405
CATEGORY.• Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
SC Office of Aging-
Financial Impact: congregate dining and home delivered meals for the elderly
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Second Amendment of Contract between the Suffolk
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County Office for the Aging and the Town of Southold for the IIIC Nutrition Programs, for the
period January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with two (2) one (1)year options to renew
at the County's discretion, for congregate dining and home delivered meals for the elderly, at no
cost to the Town, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-405
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated _ Yes/Aye j No/Nay Abstain AbsentT
❑ Tabled —
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Voter Q i ❑ 11
❑ Supervisor's Appt James DmVoter
izto Jr _ Q I ❑ ❑ � ❑
Voter
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty I I - Q � _ ❑ � ❑ � ❑
Robert Ghosio T Seconde
❑ Rescinded Q
❑ - ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell_ _ Voter _ Q ! ❑ ❑ - ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-406
CATEGORY. Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Center
Piggybacking on Municipal Contract for Purchase of Food and Meat Products for the Senior Nutrition
Program
Financial Impact: Purchase of Food from Programs for the Aging- Contractual Expense-Food
A.6772.4.100.700
RESOLVED that the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Scott A.
Russell to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and Ace Endico for the
purchase of food and meat products pursuant to the terms and conditions of the accepted and
contracted bid dated January 22, 2020 with the Town of Riverhead and extended to the Town of
Southold pursuant to Section 103 (16) of the General Municipal Law, subject to the approval of
the Town Attorney and funded from the Programs for the Aging budget line A.6772.4.100.700.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-406
❑ Adopted
Q Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated — I Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled -
Sarah E.Nappa Voter_ - Q _ j ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn 0
_ — — ,-
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dinizio Jr Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ _ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosi-o Mover Q
! ❑ ❑ ❑
Q
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde i ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt_Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q i [IEl ❑
❑ No Action
0 Lost
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2020-407
CATEGORY.• Refund
DEPARTMENT.• Accounting
Refunds for Recreation Programs
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes refunds to all
artici ants in cancelled Spring/Summer 2020 recreation programs, as applicable.
✓Vote Record-ResolutionRES-2020-407
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa Mover 1 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dinizio Jr Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Seconde 0 ( ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-408
CATEGORY.• Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Acknowledges the Intent to Retire Jeffery Standish
WHEREAS,the Town of Southold has received notification via U.S. Mail on June 29, 2020
from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Jeffery Standish effective June
30, 2020 now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the intent to
retire of Jeffery Standish from the position of Executive Assistant for the Department of
Public Works, effective June 30, 2020.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-408
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended — —
❑ Defeated Sarah E.Nappa Voter 0 ❑ ❑ — ❑
❑ Tabled James Dinizio Jr Mover. 0 ❑ ❑ I ❑
------- -------- ----- - --------- -----
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ —
❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Robert Ghosio Voter 0 ❑ ❑ f ❑
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❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconded Q I ❑ 1 ❑ i ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A Russell Voter Q ❑ 1 ❑ ( ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-409
CATEGORY.• Employment-Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Police Department-Appoint TCO
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Joseph DePinto to
the position of Traffic Control Officer for the Southold Town Police Department, effective
July 13, 2020 through September 2, 2020 at a rate of$17.82 per hour.
✓Vote Record-Resolution.-RES-2020-409 "
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated -- --— -- — —
❑ Tabled - — -----— ---
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstai. Absent
.^
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dmizio Jr Voter Q ❑ _ ❑ ❑ --
----- ---- --- -----
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Mover Q ❑ _ ❑ i ❑
- ---------- - - -- - - --- ------ -- - -- -- - -
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Seconde Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A Russell Voter Q j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-410
CATEGORY. Legal
DEPARTMENT.• Town Attorney
Claim Payment-Munoz-Romero
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
payment of the sum of Three Hundred Forty Two dollars and fourteen cents ($342.14) to Maria
Munoz-Romero for property damage stemming from an incident on June 4, 2020, subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-410
Q Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain ( Absent
' ❑ Adopted as Amended
0 Defeated Sarah E Nappa I Voter—j- -Q 0 ❑ 0
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❑ Tabled James Dmizio Jr Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ i ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Robert Ghosio Seconded Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Town Attorney William Duffy
TOWN ATTORNEY DUFFY: Before you do that, Louisa, can I interrupt? I made a mistake
when I said the RJ Burns one was 401, that was resolution 2020-96 of the Ferry District that had
to do with the progressive benefits solution. I don't see the RJ Burns one on, so if one of the
Board members would make a motion to approve and ratify resolution 2020-98 of the Fishers
Island Ferry District which would have ratified a separation agreement for the Fishers Island
employee.
JUSTICE EVANS: I so move.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: All in favor?
Motion to recess for Public Hearing
2020-411
CATEGORY. Fmla
DEPARTMENT.• Accounting
Grant FMLA Leave to a Town Employee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a leave of absence for
up to 12 weeks to Employee#1524 effective May 18 2020 pursuant to the Family Medical
Leave Act.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-411,
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled Sarah E Nappa Mover Q 11 E] 0
❑ Withdrawn -
James Dinizio Jr r Seconded Q El Eli El❑ Supervisor's Appt -- - --
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ I ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter R1 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans I Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
0 Lost
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2020-412
CATEGORY.• Recommendations
DEPARTMENT.• Town Clerk
Waive the 30 Day Notification of the Application for a Liquor License by Pleasant View 2255 LLC
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby waives the thirty (30) Day
notification for the application of a new liquor license by Pleasant View 2255 LLC, located at
2255 Wickham Avenue, Mattituck,New York.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020.41.2
El Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated ---- --- ---
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain j Absent
❑ Tabled _
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E Nappa _ Voter D j ❑ ❑ 1 ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt James Dimzio Jr � Voter lZ ❑ ❑ I ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt -Jill Doherty r Mover Cf ❑ ❑ i ❑
❑ Rescinded Robert Ghosio Voter 0 j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P Evans Secondeij D j ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt_ Scott A Russell Voter j ❑ ( ❑ i ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2020-413
CATEGORY.• Contracts,Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Jutin Block, Esq Agreement
Financial Impact:Investigate incident
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute a retainer agreement with Justin Block, Esq. of counsel to
the law firm Sinnreich, Kosakoff&Messina, LLP, as special counsel to the Town of Southold to
commence an investigation regarding the Police Department's response to an incident on May
29, 2020, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2020-413
El Adopted
; No/Nay AbstainAbsent
Yes/Aye
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated -- --- -- -
Sarah E Nappa Voter -- ❑ ❑ t El-�
El Tabled James Dimzio Jr Voter ❑ Rl ❑ i ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Seconde 0 ❑ ❑ i ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Robert Ghosio --1-Ki0TC—r1 lZ i ❑ 1 ❑ ❑
11 Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter 0 0 ❑ ❑
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❑ Rescinded Scott A Russell Voter Rl I ❑ ❑ 1 ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Comments regarding resolution 413
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: I am opposed. I will vote no as I see that this firm is having an
appearance of a conflict of interest in regarding to investigate the Town Board or any of it's
employees.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I vote in favor because I believe that the gentleman serves a role, a
vital role for the Suffolk County District Attorney. No one can question the independence of the
Suffolk County District Attorney and no one should question his judgment for having full faith
and credit in the objective nature of this individual, a large part of what his focus is when he
serves on the board and the committee of false prosecutions. One of his, a substantial role is to
investigate the conduct of police officers. He is familiar with how police departments function
and I vote yes.
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: Did we get a full vote?
TOWN ATTORNEY DUFFY: Can you do a roll call on the Board for that resolution?
VI. Public Hearings
Ph 6/30 2:00 Pm Covid-19 Cdbg
History:
06/30/20 Town Board ADJOURNED Next: 07/14/20
TOWN CLERK NEVILLE: Citizens Ideas Wanted, On Community Development Program
Needs relating to Coronavirus outbreak(COVID19)
In June, 2020 the Town of Southold expects to receive approximately$150,000.00 in Federal
Community Development Block Grant Funds. These funds may be used, and have been
previously used for a variety of projects to be selected by local officials.
Eligible activities include:
Acquisition and demolition of blighted property
Housing rehabilitation
Elimination of physical barriers for the handicapped
Public facilities and improvements
Street Reconstruction
Code Enforcement
Public Water projects
Economic Development
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Pubic Services (total allotment limited to 15%)
Town Residents are invited to attend this public hearing on Tuesday,June 30, 2020 at 2:00 PM
at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, to express citizen views on
relating to Coronavirus outbreak COVIDI9 needs to be met with these funds.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Who would like to address the Town Board on this particular public
hearing?' (No response)
TOWN CLERK NEVILLE: Citizens Ideas Wanted, On Community Development Program
Needs relating to Coronavirus outbreak(COVID19)
In June, 2020 the Town of Southold expects to receive approximately$150,000.00 in Federal
Community Development Block Grant Funds. These funds may be used, and have been
previously used for a variety of projects to be selected by local officials.
Eligible activities include:
Acquisition and demolition of blighted property
Housing rehabilitation
Elimination of physical barriers for the handicapped
Public facilities and improvements
Street Reconstruction
Code Enforcement
Public Water projects
Economic Development
Pubic Services (total allotment limited to 15%)
Town Residents are invited to attend this public hearing on Tuesday,June 30,
2020 at 2:00 PM at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York,to
express citizen views on relating to Coronavirus outbreak COVIDI9 needs to be met with
these funds.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Who would like to address the Town Board on this particular public
hearing? (No response)
RESULT: ADJOURNED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Louisa P. Evans, Justice
SECONDER:Robert Ghosio, Councilman
AYES: Nappa, Dinizio Jr, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell
Closing Comments
Supervisor Russell
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Now is the opportunity for anybody that would like to address the
Town Board to please feel free?
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CLAIRE COPERSINO: Thank you. So,just to continue, I have this yoga studio in Greenport. I
have been operating for 20 years. A yoga studio is an empty room, there is no shared
equipment. Nobody ever comes within six feet of another human being and my space happens to
be in the old Masonic Temple building which is vast and for the past seven years that I have been
operating in there it's rare that people even get within six feet of each other because we have a lot
of room. So I do have a contention against being deemed as a gym,that's probably the primary
piece but, I am hoping that maybe this point can be made to the supervisors and mayors
committee of Suffolk County and potentially even get to Albany, to be considered as a different
category of a business than a gym. I think it fair to say it's a very low risk activity compared to
going into a retail shop, sitting inside a restaurant and you know, getting a-tattoo, countless other
things that are already actually allowed in the opening of phase III. You know, and I don't have
to tell you, the 4th of July week, I'm supposed to be making my hay. As are many people, I
understand, are struggling far and wide across our state. I'm seeing the salt starting to you know,
go out of the timer as it were, already after four months of being closed.
JUSTICE EVANS: Are you in Greenport Village or....
MS. COPERSINO: I am in the Village. I'm in the old Masonic Temple building on Main Street
and I did approach the Village about them possibly changing their rules with regard to public
spaces. I was made aware that in Hoboken,New Jersey for example, their city government has
allowed similar businesses to mine to operate in public spaces as a way for them to continue to
conduct some form of business in this time. And I did approach the Village about it and I was
told that when the'Governor allows my business to actually open, they would charge me to use
public space which obviously absolutely of no use whatsoever.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Just a clarification at the town level, yes, we have had discussions.
Unfortunately New York State looked at facilities, places like yours all with what, they painted it
with a wide brush. This is Southold Town, we don't have Planet Fitness here. So we had
discussed trying to get the state to look at some of the smaller studios, the one on one, the
independent operators and cull them out and bring them into phase III with guidelines. A lot of
times the Governor will move specific uses into a different phase but provide a special set of
guidelines for that business however, he had just proposed and I don't know if you are aware but
gyms themselves were not going to be part of the phase IV openings, he has declared that gyms,
although I agree with you, you are not a gym, but he has agreed to move gyms to phase IV and
we are on the precipice of meeting phase IV, probably shortly after if not during the July 4th
weekend. I believe the 14 days from June 24 will put us around the 4th or 5th of July. So, yes,
we are on the precipice of doing that, hopefully shortly. Hopefully he'll cull yours out a little
sooner than that but probably from a state perspective since they are moving to phase IV and
they already moved gyms into phase IV,you know, gyms also including fitness studios, they'll
probably just wait until phase IV which is again, in a matter of days.
MS. COPERSINO:, Yah. Next week. I mean,the last news I got was when we were excluded
from it. Just to make sure that I understand you, you are saying that that's been reversed and now
that we are included in phase IV?
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SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes, I believe. I will look at the guidelines again and you can give
me a phone call if you like. But I believe that they had already decided to move gyms into phase
IV but I will get confirmation for you later if you want to contact me.
MS. COPERSINO: Yes, please.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: As soon as we get confirmation from the representative for the
Governor of Long Island, we'll certainly get that out, we'll get that out on our website, on
Facebook, we issue the release, we put all the guidelines on the website. So we'll know shortly.
I'll make sure to get confirmation before, you know, as soon as I can. I will tell you that a lot of
times decisions get made right before we hit new phases and guidelines get issued right before
we hit new phases. I believe he has come out with guidelines, so a lot of times you don't get a lot
of lead time on what the ultimate decision is going to be but I would urge you to call my office
and also make sure you give us your email when you do. Businesses like yours we send out blast
emails to give you the latest information, the latest updates.
MS. COPERSINO: That's wonderful. Thank you so much.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Sure.
CHRIS LARKIN: Chris Larkin here. I wonder if you can give us an update on what's going on
with the investigation of the police retirement party?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes, we are actually having an executive session after this Board
meeting so the Town Board can resolve appointing an investigator. So, yes, we are all anxious to
get this underway as quickly as possible.
MS. LARKIN: Thank you.
Motion to enter Executive Session
Comments after the resolutions
JUSTICE EVANS: I have one letter from Joe Tumbarello, It says I encourage you to read this at
your upcoming meeting. Do you want me to read that one?
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes, I am looking for the other ones.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Can you read the letter?
JUSTICE EVANS: It says, "Dear Leadership of Southold Town, I encourage you to read this at
your upcoming meeting. Having worked on government boards, I know it's a thankless task. So
thank you for what you do for your citizenry. Having lived on Long Island for over 45 years, I
have fallen in love with the North Fork, especially Southold. The area's unique charm of stores,
scenery, people and wineries. Being a member of the Southold Wine Club,the availability of
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food trucks at the wineries enhances the experience. It provides a relaxed respite from the day to
day world especially the state of the world today. To be able to enjoy some wonderful wine,
some beautiful music without access to food from these food trucks has no logic. I also realize
that tax revenue feeds the township. I, like others I have spoken with, are looking at taking that
respite in towns like Jamesport and Laurel. As this migration commences, I am certain the Town
Board will see a substantial impact to your revenues.No more shopping the stores or Greenport,
no more staying in hotels and dining in the restaurants after the pandemic. No more tax revenue
from sales at wineries and from food trucks. I have always observed these trucks and the venues
that welcome them, are clean and safe. During the pandemic it is much easier to social distance
outside a food truck than in a restaurant or a crowded sidewalk. Therefore, from an economic,
safety and just plain common sense perspective, I request you eliminate your food truck
restriction. Regards, Joe Tumbarello from Seaford,New York.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: If you will forgive me, I am not being rude. I am scanning my
emails. I only have one recorded but I was almost certain that there was a second request.
COUNCILMAN GHOSIO: I have one, Scott.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay, can you read it?
COUNCILMAN GHOSIO: It's from LIWC and it's through the change.org website I suppose.
It reads, "Greetings, Dear Town Supervisor and Board members, This letter is to affirm my
support of food trucks in the Town of Southold. I would like this letter read during the
upcoming Town Board meeting and into the record. Food trucks are an innovative creative way
to bring new business opportunities and greater economic vitality to the businesses of Southold
Town. All through the extension of existing restaurants and new entrepreneurial opportunity,
particularly given the current pandemics detrimental financial events, now more than ever
businesses need the flexibility and opportunity to adapt and change with the market. Food trucks
offer an opportunity for local businesses to work together to mutually support and promote our
other local businesses. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to work together, all while
ensuring that the business stays local. Every restaurant may not want to operate a food truck
today but restaurants should be allowed the opportunity to make that decision themselves.
Hospitality is a difficult and ever changing industry, local businesses need the opportunity to
adapt as they see fit to stay competitive in an ever changing business environment. Thank you
for your consideration on this issue." This was a petition, obviously done on line and I would
say, I can't count the amount and I would suppose it's probably over 100 and I would say about
50% are from out of town, other cities, stuff like that.
JUSTICE EVANS: I have another one,that asks to be read at the meeting. "Dear Mr. Russell
and Town Board, We are community members in Southold and enjoy living here. We frequent
the restaurants in town as well as many of the neighboring towns, all along the North Fork quite
often, generally each week. We also have memberships at local vineyards. Inaudible food
trucks be allowed in town,particularly the vineyards. We don't see this as any conflict between
the vineyards and the restaurants. We thoroughly enjoy our afternoons out at the vineyards and
welcome the opportunity to order food to accompany our tastings. The vineyards close early and
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we, along with our family and friends still dine out in the evenings. For us it is a convenience
and does not take away anything from supporting our restaurants. We would like this letter read
during the upcoming Board meeting and entered into the record. Thank you and best regards,
Sharon and Timothy Klesse"
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I have one here from the general manager at Lenz winery. Has that
been read? It goes back a week or so ago, so I guess that wasn't read at the last meeting. "Dear
Supervisor and Members of the Town Board, Please read this letter into the minutes of your
meeting which is scheduled Tuesday, June 16, 2020. (That one wasn't read two weeks ago to my
knowledge. Does anybody recall that? No response. Okay, let me read that) My name is Gerald
Bailey, I am the director of sales and general manager at the Lenz Winery. I am writing to ask
that you update the town code with permissive definitions for food trucks at wineries in Southold
Town. Food trucks have consistently helped us elevate our customers and increased our overall
volume of business. I have always believed that local food and wine is a natural pairing, in the
past we have only partnered with food truck establishments that supported the North Fork,
sourcing ingredients from Sang Lee, Wickhams, Browders birds, Catapano goat farm to name
just a few. Whenwe were fined and forced to terminate our food truck program, it became
evident how much our customers enjoyed it. Many specifically reached out to voice their
disappointment and disapproval of the town's decision. I have always felt that food trucks play
an integral part in,the food and beverage industry, they allow both young and established chefs to
bring new and creative cuisine directly to consumers. They do not replace restaurants but
supplement them. By allowing these creative food outlets, we support our local economy to
operate our wineries and creates a safer more enjoyable experience. Now more than ever, we
need to increase business volume in Southold Town and this is one way you accomplish that. I
would be happy to assist defining the food truck code of Southold Town."
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: Did the letter from Peter(inaudible) from North Fork Brewing
Company get read?
JUSTICE EVANS: It hasn't been read today.
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: "Dear Southold Town Board residents, It has been brought to our
attention through the recent Town Board minutes and the local businesses residing in the town
that there is a need to look at the town code regarding the food trucks. We are writing this letter
through multiple lenses. As a small business on the East End, as a family of multi-generational
farm located in the Town of Southold and as co-owners of a local food truck. As long-time farm
family located in Peconic, we have seen the dire need to adapt and reinvent to current markets to
keep our agriculturally zoned and privately owned, in the family. As owners of North Fork
Brewing Company, Hop Yard and North Fork Brewing Company LLC and co-owners of North
Fork Chewing Company, a food truck, alongside our family greenhouse business, we continue to
see a need to modernize town code. There is a direct need for farms, vineyards, breweries, etc to
provide food to patrons in order to provide a safe, local, enjoyable atmosphere. Most food trucks
that we have encountered on the North Fork presently use the local produce to provide a menu to
residents and visitors that is truly unique to the terroir of our home. We alone work with local
farms Brauns seafood, Southold fish market, Mattitaco,North fork Doughnut company and
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countless other brick and mortar tax paying businesses in the town. We share their appreciation
and needs continue to source locally. Not only do food trucks have a trickle down effect of sorts
of actual economic growth but also give a glimmer of hope to young families and entrepreneurs
to remain in Southold and continue to make a living. Please consider this email as a push to
advocate for the town to work towards allowing food trucks in the immediate future as well as a
sign of support to work alongside the Town Board to create codes to help foster a safe
environment for our families to grow in. Thank you for your time, I hope you are healthy and
safe. Please have this read at the next Town Board meeting." I have one more also.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Yes, read that one and I might have another one,unless it's the same
one.
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: "Dear Town Supervisor and Board members, This letter is to
affirm our support at Salt Lake Cellars for food trucks in the Town of Southold. I would like this
letter to be entered into the record. Food trucks are innovative, creative ways to bring new
business opportunities to create economic vitality to the businesses of Southold Town. both
through the extension of existing restaurants and new entreprenuerial opportunities. Particularly
given the current pandemics detrimental financial events. Now more than ever, businesses need
the flexibility and the opportunity to adapt and change with the market. Food trucks offer an
opportunity for local businesses to work together to mutually support and promote other local
businesses. This is a great opportunity for local businesses to work together while ensuring that
the business stays local. Every restaurant may not want to operate a food truck today but
restaurants should be allowed the opportunity to make that decision themselves. Hospitality is a
difficult and ever changing industry, local businesses need the opportunity to adapt as they see fit
to stay competitive in an ever changing business environment. Thank you for your consideration
on this issue."
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: The letter from Sharon and Timothy Plesse.
JUSTICE EVANS: I read that one.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay.
JUSTICE EVANS: I've gone through and I may have missed some but the next one I come to
after the Brewing Company is from Long Island Wine Country but they didn't ask for it to be
read out.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay.
JUSTICE EVANS: I don't know if you want it read out or not.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay. That would...
JUSTICE EVANS: That email arrived June 15th.
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SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: I actually have one from the same June 30th, so let me please scroll
through these again. If anybody can recall any of these, Salt Bird Cellars.
COUNCILWOMAN NAPPA: I read that one.
SUPERVISOR RUSSELL: Okay, please bear with me, I want to be thorough. That looks like all
of them. I am going to let the public know that any letters that were submitted are all part of the
record of Southold Town, the Town Clerk keeps track of all of them, also for future reference,
the Town Board generally as a policy doesn't usually read comments during the open session.
We only read comments that are specific to public hearings. There are opportunities now to
speak at the end of the regular business of the meeting. I am going to invite people to please use
that as the opportunity because the letters at this point we are going to go back to our former
policy which does not include reading letters. Okay? Can I get a motion to adjourn?
Motion To: Adjourn Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that this meeting of the Southold Town Board be and hereby is declared adjourned
at 2:38 P.M.
Elizabeth A. Neville
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:Louisa P. Evans, Justice
AYES: Nappa, Dinizio Jr, Doherty, Ghosio, Evans, Russell