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DENIS NONCARROW
P.O. Box 1179
TOWN CLERK
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Southold, New York 11971
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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
AGENDA
ABSOLUTE FINAL
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
February 14, 2023
7:00 PM
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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.
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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 <http://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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“Southold Town Board Meetings and Agendas.
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Due to the expiration of the New York State Governor’s Executive Orders regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
in-person access to the Public will now be permitted. The meeting will still be accessible via Zoom and
streamed live on the Town’s website. The meeting can be viewed live by going to the Town’s website at
www.southoldtownny.gov <http://www.southtownny.gov> home page. Click on the “Government” tab, once
the drop down menu appears, under “Town Supervisor/Town Board”, click on “Southold Town Board Minutes
and Agendas” which takes the user to the Town of Southold Meeting Portal page. Once on the Meeting Portal
page, click on the date of the meeting you wish to view and then click on “Video”. A recording of the meeting
will also air on Channel 22 and will be posted on the Town’s website
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Clerk’s office at (631)765-1800. A telephone number will also be provided to allow members of the public to
attend via telephone.
Written comments and/or questions may also be submitted via email to the Town Clerk at
denisn@southoldtownny.gov <mailto:denisn@southoldtownny.gov>and Lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us
<mailto:Lynda.rudder@town.southold.ny.us> . Said comments and/or questions will be considered at the public
hearing provided that they are submitted no later than 12:00 P.M. (Prevailing Time) on the day of the public
hearing.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Executive Order of the Governor of the State of New York, a transcript will
be prepared of the public hearing, and a copy shall be filed with the Town Clerk and placed upon the Town's
website.
Please check the meeting Agenda posted on the Town’s website (www.southoldtownny.gov) for further
instructions or for any changes to the instructions to access the public hearing, and for updated information.
Call to Order
7:00 PM Meeting called to order on February 14, 2023 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold, NY.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Councilwoman Sarah E. Nappa
Councilman Greg Doroski
Councilman Brian O. Mealy
Councilwoman Jill Doherty
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Supervisor Scott A. Russell
I. Reports
1. Town Clerk Monthly Report
January 2023
2. Department of Solid Waste Monthly Reports
September 2022
October 2022
November 2022
December 2022
3. Zoning Board of Appeals Monthly Report
January 2023
II. Public Notice
1. Liquor License Applications
DHG Silver Sands LLLC
1135 Silvermere Rd. Greenport NY
Minnow Food Co. LLC
650 1st. Street . New Suffolk NY
Swallowtail Management LLC
62005 Route 48 , Greenport NY
Top Flight Windamere LLC
2255 Wickham ave. Mattituck NY
III. Communications
IV. Discussion
1. 9:00 A.M. - Detective Roman Wilinski
PBA President Introduction
2. 9:15 A.M. - Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Planning Department Request for Intern
3. 9:30 A.M. - Glenn Goldsmith, President of the Board of Town Trustees
Proposed Code Changes Regarding Docks (follow up from 1/31)
4. 9:45 A.M. - Janet Douglass, Recreation Supervisor and Tracey Moloney, Youth Bureau Director
Update on Youth Drop in Nights
5. 10:00 A.M. - Janet Douglass, Recreation Supervisor
2023 Summer Staff Beach Salaries and The East End Seaport Museum Lifeguard/WSI Scholarship
6. Denis Noncarrow, Town Clerk
2024-2025 Beach & Disposal Permits
7. Councilwoman Nappa
Mission Statement from the Water Advisory Committee
8. LL No. 13 of 2021- Main Bayview Road & Cedar Drive Stop Signs
9. Authorize Town Clerk to Advertise for Town Committees
10. Battery Energy Storage Systems Task Force (BESS) – Authorize Town Clerk to Advertise (Follow
Up from 1/31)
11. Supervisor Russell
Amendments to Ch. 280-13 Accessory Apartments- Set for PH (Follow up from 1/31)
12. Special Events on Ag Property
13. Paul DeChance, Town Attorney
Southold Town EDC Winterfest Participant Request Involving Food Truck Parking
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor- Matters Involving the Employment/Appointment of a Particular
Person(S)
-Housing Advisory Commission
-Community Outreach & Implementation Working Group
-Work Flow of Town Departments
-Discussion of ATA Interviews held on 2/7
1:15 P.M. - Chief Flatley and Kristie Hansen-Hightower
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor -Matters Involving the Potential Contract/Agreement with a
Particular Corporation
1:30 P.M. -Kristie Hansen-Hightower re: ARPA Grant Program
-Paul DeChance, Town Attorney re: MOU Nature Conservatory
-Paul DeChance, Town Attorney re: Bike North Fork
16. Housing Advisory Commission- Increase Number of Members
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving Update on CSEA Contract Negotiations
12:45 P.M. - Alyssa Zuckerman, Esq. of Lamb & Barnosky and Kristie Hansen-Hightower, Town
Comptroller and Paul DeChance, Town Attorney
18. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Acquisition(S), Sale or Lease of Real Property Where
Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
2:15 P.M. - Kristie Hansen-Hightower, Town Comptroller and Mark Terry, Asst. Town Planning
Director
V. Resolutions
2023-180
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated February 14th,
2023.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-180
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-181
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Set Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday,
February 28th, 2023 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 4:30 P. M..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-181
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-86
Tabled 1/3/2023 4:30 PM, 1/17/2023 7:00 PM, 1/31/2023 4:30 PM
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2023 Budget Modification - Capital (DPW/HRC)
Financial Impact:
Appropriate ARPA funds for HRC Building Improvements
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to appropriate ARPA funding received for HRC
Building Improvements, and
WHEREAS the Town’s Capital Budget process requires a resolution to authorize and/or amend Capital Budget
items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby establishes the following capital project and
modifies the Capital budget as follows:
Capital Project Name: HRC Building Improvements
Financing Method: Federal ARPA Funding
Budget: Increase Revenues:
H.4089.00 ARPA Funding $180,000
Total $180,000
Increase Appropriations:
H.1620.2.500.225 HRC Building Improvements $180,000
Total $180,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-86
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-182
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Accepts Resignation of Todd Hartford
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Todd Hartford
from the position of Part Time Therapeutic Activities Worker for the Human Resource Center effective
close of business February 14, 2023.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-182
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-183
CATEGORY: Property Usage
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
North Fork United Soccer Club - Spring 2023
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby grant permission to the
North Fork United Soccer Club to use Cochran Park field for practice and games (Mondays
through Fridays 4-8:30pm, and all day Saturdays & Sundays as needed and coordinated by the
Recreation Supervisor, beginning March 3, 2023 and ending on June 25, 2023. Applicant has
filed with the Recreation Department a Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as
additional insured.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-183
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-184
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
2022 Budget Modification: SWMD
Financial Impact:
To clear up end of year overdrawn budget lines.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 Solid Waste
Management District budget as follows:
From:
SR.8160.4.100.100 Office Supplies $173.00
SR.8160.4.100.210 Propane Fuel 238.00
SR.8160.4.100.225 Lubricants 643.00
SR.8160.4.100.325 Soaps & Degreasers 149.00
SR.8160.4.100.551 Maint/Supply CAT 966 Loader 105.00
SR.8160.4.100.580 Maint-Ford Tractor 45.00
SR.8160.4.100.600 Misc Equip Maint/ Supplies 200.00
SR.8160.4.100.610 Maint/Sup-Forklift 26.00
SR.8160.4.100.621 Maint/Sup-250 Pickup 75.00
SR.8160.4.100.622 350 Pick-Up 22.00
SR.8160.4.100.900 Landscaping Supplies 91.00
SR.8160.4.200.400 Water 503.00
SR.8160.4.400.200 Building Maintenance 60.00
SR.8160.4.400.250 Comp Software Support 122.00
SR.8160.4.400.300 Public Information/Printing 85.00
SR.8160.4.400.610 Vending Machine Maint 75.00
SR.8160.4.400.625 Tire Repair 287.00
SR.8160.4.400.686 Repairs Ford Pickup 38.00
SR.8160.4.400.700 Copy Machine Rental 212.00
SR.8160.4.400.805 MSW Removal 21,075.05
SR.8160.4.400.811 Stump Removal 200.00
SR.8160.4.400.815 Scrap Tire Removal 67.00
SR.8160.4.400.826 Clean Paper Trucking 736.00
SR.8160.4.400.838 Co-Mingled Recycle Fees 827.00
SR.8160.4.400.839 Glass Recycle Fees 365.00
SR.8160.4.400.850 Refrigerant Removal 42.00
SR.8160.4.400.870 Paper Shredding Services 307.00
SR.8160.4.400.900 Security/Alarm Services 232.00
SR.8160.4.450.200 Advertising 656.00
SR.8160.4.450.301 Promotional Items 45.00
SR.8160.4.600.300 Travel Reimbursement 150.00
SR.8160.4.600.400 Postage 84.00
SR.8160.4.600.600 Dues & Subscriptions 40.00
SR.8160.4.600.700 Licenses & Permits $ 168.00
Total: $28,143.05
To:
SR.8160.4.100.200 Diesel Fuel $ 6,365.35
SR.8160.4.100.250 Heating Fuel 805.70
SR.8160.4.100.800 Maint-Facilities/Grounds 1,665.00
SR.8160.4.200.200 Light & Power 3,803.00
SR.8160.4.400.652 Repairs New Volvo 1 4,166.00
SR.8160.4.400.810 C & D Disposal 10,702.00
SR.8160.4.400.820 Co-Mingled Trucking $ 636.00
Total: $28,143.05
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-184
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-185
CATEGORY: Property Usage
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Group for the East End - Horseshoe Crabs
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the issuance of seven (7)
temporary parking permits to members of the Group For the East End, at no charge, for parking at the end of
South Harbor Road for the purpose of horseshoe crab monitoring on the following dates in 2023:
DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE Time
April 18 11:17 pm May 3 11:11 pm June 1 10:33 pm
21 12:47 am 6 12:23 pm 3 11:55 am
23 2:19 am 8 1:46 am 6 1:31 am
17 10:57 pm 16 11:22 am
20 12:24 am 19 12:50 am
22 1:54 am 21 2:21 am
July 1 10:46 pm
4 12:25 am
6 2:12 am
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-185
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-186
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Amend Res 2023-109 LL Amend to Chapter 280, Zoning AHD
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2023-109, adopted at the
January 17, 2023 regular Town Board meeting, as follows:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
th
on the 17 day of January, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280,
Zoning, in connection with the Affordable Housing District” now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local
th
Law at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 14 day of March, 2023 at
4:32 7:00 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 Amendments to Chapter 280, Zoning, in
connection with the Affordable Housing District” reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection with the
Affordable Housing District”.
A. No building or premises shall be used and no building or part thereof shall be erected or altered in the
AHD District unless the same conforms to the following Bulk, Area and Parking Schedule:
Bulk, Area and Parking Schedule
Minimum Requirements MIFDU Owner-Occupied MIFDU Tenant-Occupied
Total lot area (square feet) 10,000 10,000
Lot width (feet) 80 80
Lot depth (feet) 100 100
Front yard (feet) 35 35
1 side yard (feet) 15 15
Both side yards (feet) 25 25
Rear yard (feet) 35 35
Minimum livable floor area 850 450
(square feet per dwelling unit)
Off-street parking spaces (per 2 2
dwelling unit)
Land area for yield (square feet 10,000 10,000
per dwelling unit)
MIFDU tenant-occupied 3,300
dwelling units less than 850
square feet
B. Notwithstanding the bulk schedule set forth in Subsection A of this section, there shall be no more than 24
dwelling units on any one site.
C. Authority to amend requirements and specifications.
(1) The Planning Board shall have the authority to reduce or amend yard setback
requirements, lot dimension requirements, parking requirements, and highway
specifications. In making this decision, the Planning Board shall take into
consideration the benefit to the applicant, as weighed against the detriment to the
health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood or community. In making such
determination, the Planning Board shall also consider:
(a) Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the
neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties will be created by the
granting of the amendments;
(b) Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some
method, feasible for the applicant to pursue, other than the sought
variance;
(c) Whether the variance is substantial;
(d) Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on
the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district;
and
(e) Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created, which shall be relevant to
the decision but shall not necessarily preclude the proposed amendment or
variance.
(2) This provision supersedes and amends New York State Town Law §§ 267, 267-a,
267-b and 267-c insofar as these sections give such authority to the Zoning Board
of Appeals. Any amendment to highway specifications shall meet with the
approval of the Highway Superintendent.
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-2023-186
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-187
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2023-019
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number
2023-019 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted February 3, 2023 which reads as follows:
Whereas the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners wishes to show its appreciation to its
employees for extraordinary service; and
Therefore, it is RESOLVED to award the one-time merit payment of $3500.00 to employee 39179 in
appreciation for his hard work and dedication to the Fishers Island Ferry District and his work towards assisting
with the significant repairs and upgrades to the Munnatawket heads, Terminal tile repair and ramp upgrades to
the district in 2022 .
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-187
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-188
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2023-020
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number
2023-020 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted February 3, 2023 which reads as follows:
WHEREAS employee 83357 has performed with merit in the duties of Freight Agent, and
WHEREAS the manager has recommended that employee 83357 be promoted to Senior Agent and the wages
be increased to $23.00.
Therefore it is RESOLVED that employee 83357 be promoted to Senior Agent and the wages be increased from
$19.48 per hour to $23.00 per hour with effect February 23, 2023.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-188
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-189
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2023-024
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number
2023-024 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted February 3, 2023 which reads as follows:
WHEREAS the Fishers Island Ferry District policy as described in the Employee Handbook grants a 1%
longevity increase to wages when an individual has been employed by the Fishers Island Ferry District for ten
years; and,
it is RESOLVED to note that with effect February 28, 2023, employee 47961 hourly wage be increased by 1%
to $26.26 per hour.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-189
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-190
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2023-025
WHEREAS the following employees have exceeded the requirements of their positions;
THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED to increase their wages and salaries as listed with effect February 23, 2023.
EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE EMPLOYEE 01 Jan Increase Feb 23, 2023
LAST NAME FIRST CODE 2023 Rate % Rate
NAME
14021 $25.63 3% $26.40
28425 $21.00 3% $21.63
32701 $21.82 2.4% $22.34
34899 $30.75 1.5% $31.21
38115 $35.16 1.45% $35.67
40967 $28.70 1.04% $29.00
41786 $18.45 2.44% $18.90
44205 $16.66 2.05% $17.00
47961 $25.63 1.44% $26.00
57642 $36.07 1.89% $36.75
58676 $35.62 2.47% $36.50
15814 $16.40 6.70% $17.50
16466 $17.43 3.27% $18.00
34011 $15.76 4.70% $16.50
37993 $23.11 .48% $23.22
40949 $19.48 2.67% $20.00
45463 $15.38 4.03% $16.00
46717 $15.38 4.03% $16.00
48246 $16.14 5.33% $17.00
62812 $31.84 1.44% $32.30
64244 $16.81 1.13% $17.00
79935 $15.76 7.87% $17.00
80263 $15.38 1.43% $15.60
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-190
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-191
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Mattituck American Legion Memorial Day Parade
Financial Impact:
Police Department Cost Analysis: $ 1,343.68
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Mattituck American Legion, Post 861 to line up along Wickham Avenue and Pike Street, march west on Pike
Street, left on Westphalia Avenue, right onto Old Sound Avenue, left onto Pacific Street, left onto Route 25 and
left onto Wickham Avenue for the Annual Southold Town Memorial Day Parade in Mattituck, New York on
Monday, May 29, 2023, beginning at 10:00 AM provided they adhere to the Town of Southold Policy for
Special Events on Town Properties and Roads. All Town fees for this event, with the exception of the Clean-up
Deposit, are waived.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-191
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-192
CATEGORY: Agreements - Non
DEPARTMENT: Land Management Coordination
Access Agreement with Suffolk County Parks
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Scott A. Russell to
execute an Access Agreement with Suffolk County Parks to facilitate work to be conducted by the Town and volunteers
at Arshamomaque County Park and Clay Pit County Park as part of the Bay to Sound Trails Initiative Phase 5 project
being funded by a grant from New York State Department of State under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund,
subject to the approval by the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-192
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-193
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2023 Budget Modification - IT
Financial Impact:
Transfer funds to cover cost of DUO licenses
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2023 General Fund Whole
Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1680.4.400.700 IT, Antivirus Software Maint $3,710 Total $3,710
To:
A.1680.2.400.500 IT, Personal Computer Software $3,710 Total $3,710
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-193
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-194
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Attend AGRIP Conference
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Kristie Hansen-
Hightower to attend the annual AGRIP municipal risk pool conference in Orlando, FL March 5-8, 2023, at no
cost to the Town.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-194
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-195
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Special Event 2023-3 ,KK’s Farm ( Farm at Southold, LLC),
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Ira Haspel , to hold
Dandelion Festival, Special Event 2023-3 at the KK’s Farm ( Farm at Southold, LLC), 59945 Main RD,
Southold, New York as applied for in Application DF1a for a free educational event on April 30, 2023 from
11AM - 6PM. All parking must be contained on site. Provided they adhere to all conditions on the application,
permit and to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. This permit is subject to revocation if the
applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions of the approval or is unable to properly control traffic flow
into and out of the event.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-195
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-196
CATEGORY: Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD 2/3/23 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 February 3, 2023 meeting, as follows:
FIFD
Resolution# Regarding
2023-018 Budget Modification
2023-021 Marine Services
2023-022 Property Management
2023-026 Legal Settlement
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-196
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-197
CATEGORY: Authorize Payment
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Payment of Claim - Phillips
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a payment to Brian Phillips, P.O.
Box 541., Laurel, NY 11948 in the amount of One Thousand Three Hundred and Sixty Eight Dollars and Thirty
Six Cents ($1,368.36), for the costs of repairs to a vehicle damaged from a motor vehicle accident involving a
Police Department vehicle on January 28, 2023.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-197
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-198
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Justice Court
Grant Permission to Court Officers to Attend an Annual Recertification for Firearm Training
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Court Officers John
Cuddy, Thomas Gorman, Gary Iorio, and Gerald Worysz to attend an annual recertification for firearm training
on February 06, 2023 at the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Firearms Range in Westhampton, New York. All
expenses for training to be a legal charge to the Justice Courts 2023 budget.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-198
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-199
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
North Fork Century Bike Ride 5/20/23
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Bicycle Shows
U.S. to hold four different length rides, all in accordance with the application on file in the Town Clerk’s
Office to the North Fork Century Bike Ride on May 22, 2023 beginning at 5:00 AM. Provided the applicant
agrees to comply with all the conditions of the Southold Town Policy for Special Events on Town Properties
and Roads; failure to comply with conditions No. 5 and No. 6 will result in the forfeiture of the deposit, subject
to the approval of the Town Attorney and subject to the applicant's compliance with all executive orders of the
State of New York. Failure to comply with all provisions and conditions will result in the revocation of the
permit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-199
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-200
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2023 Budget Modification - Economic Development
Financial Impact:
Transfer funds for the Winter Festival
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2023 General Fund Whole
Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $3,500 Total $3,500
To:
A.1010.4.600.780 TB, Economic Development Committee $3,500 Total $3,500
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-200
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-201
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend Resolution Number 2023-146
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution Number 2023-146 to
read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Karen McLaughlin to the
position of Part Time Government Liaison Officer for the Supervisor’s Office effective February 9, 2023, at
a rate of $48.00 per hour.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-201
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Brian O. Mealy
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-202
CATEGORY: Agreements - Non
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Amend Resolution 2022-624
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2022-624, adopted at the
July 19, 2022 regular Town Board meeting, as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid to
supply the town with construction equipment and services in connection with dredging and other services
within the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York as follows, all in accordance with the Town Attorney;
and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board authorizes and directs Supervisor Russell to execute the appropriate contract
documents to implement the agreement for these services, as prepared by the Town Attorney.
Latham Sand and Gravel:
UNIT BID PRICE
ITEM # DESCRIPTION WITH UNIT BID PRICE WRITTEN IN WORDS
# 2 FURNISHING TOW BOAT 1 DAY @ TWO THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY
$2,120.00
DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 4 FURNISHING TRACK LOADER WITH BUCKET - 9,000 LBS. 1 DAY @ ONE
$1,640.00
THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTY DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 7 FURNISHING FRONT END WHEEL LOADER WITH 4 C.Y. CAPACITY BUCKET 1
$1,960.00
DAY @ ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 8 FURNISHING EXCAVATOR WITH 1- 1/2 C.Y. CAPACITY BUCKET 1 DAY @ ONE
$1,960.00
THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 11 FURNISHING CRAWLER MOUNTED FRONT END LOADER WITH 2 C.Y. CAPACITY
$1,880.00
BUCKET 1 DAY @ ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS PER
PER DAY
DAY (8 HRS)
# 15 FURNISHING OFF-ROAD ARTICULATED DUMP TRUCK 1 DAY @ TWO
$2,880.00
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
Chesterfield Associates:
UNIT BID PRICE
ITEM # DESCRIPTION WITH UNIT BID PRICE WRITTEN IN WORDS
# 1 FURNISHING BARGE MOUNTED 15 TON CRANE WITH 5/8 C.Y. CAPACITY
$2,815.00
DRAGLINE BUCKET OR 5/8 C.Y. CAPACITY CLAMSHELL BUCKET 1 DAY @ TWO
PER DAY
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
# 10 FURNISHING LONG REACH EXCAVATOR 1 DAY @ TWO THOUSAND SIX
$2,610.00
HUNDRED TEN DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 12 FURNISHING CRAWLER MOUNTED FRONT END LOADER WITH 3 C.Y. CAPACITY
$2,440.00
BUCKET 1 DAY @ TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED FOURTY DOLLARS PER
DAY (8 HRS) PER DAY
D.F. Stone Contracting, Ltd.:
UNIT BID PRICE
ITEM # DESCRIPTION WITH UNIT BID PRICE WRITTEN IN WORDS
# 5 FURNISHING DOZER WITH BLADE - 13,000 LBS. 1 DAY @ TWO THOUSAND
$2,000.00
DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 13 FURNISHING FRONT END WHEEL LOADER WITH 6 C.Y. CAPACITY BUCKET 1
$2,400.00
DAY @ TWO THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 14 FURNISHING 10 WHEEL DUMP TRUCK 1 DAY @ ONE THOUSAND FOUR
$1,450.00
HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS) (NOTE: THERE IS NO
PER DAY
MOBILIZATION OR DEMOBILIZATION FOR THIS ITEM)
Melrose Contracting Corp.:
UNIT BID PRICE
ITEM # DESCRIPTION WITH UNIT BID PRICE WRITTEN IN WORDS
# 3 FURNISHING 15 TON CRAWLER CRANE WITH 5/8 C.Y. CAPACITY DRAGLINE BUCKET OR 5/8 C.Y. CAPACITY
$1,949.50
CLAMSHELL BUCKET 1 DAY @ ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FORTY NINE DOLLARS PER DAY (8
PER DAY
HRS)
# 6 FURNISHING FRONT END WHEEL LOADER WITH 2- 1/2 C.Y. CAPACITY BUCKET 1 DAY @ ONE THOUSAND
$1,812.36
EIGHT HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS PER DAY (8 HRS)
PER DAY
# 9 FURNISHING 20 TON CRAWLER CRANE WITH 3/4 C.Y. CAPACITY DRAGLINE BUCKET OR 3/4 C.Y. CAPACITY
$2,369.50
CLAMSHELL BUCKET 1 DAY @ TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SIXTY NINE DOLLARS PER DAY (8
PER DAY
HRS)
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-202
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-203
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Special Event 2023-4 at Pindar Vineyard / Annual Car Show
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Cutchogue Lions Club ,
nd
to hold 52 Annual Car Show Fundraiser, Special Event 2023-4 at Pindar Vineyard 37645 Main Road,
nd
Peconic, NY , as applied for in Application CLC1a for 52 Annual Car Show Fundraiser on June 23, 2023
from 8AM- 5PM. All parking must be contained on site. Provided they adhere to all conditions on the
application, permit and to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. This permit is subject to revocation
if the applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions of the approval or is unable to properly control traffic
flow into and out of the event.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-203
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-204
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Special Event 2023-5 at the Crossroads Vineyard DBA Peconic Bay Vineyard
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Windship Media, LLC
to hold Special Event 2023-5at the Crossroads Vineyard DBA Peconic Bay Vineyard, 31320 Main Road,
Cutchogue, New York as applied for in Application PBV1a-b
for Music, Food and Wine Tasting on June 17, 2023 from 12PM to 7PM and July 29, 2023 from 6PM -10PM.
All parking must be contained on site. Provided they adhere to all conditions on the application , the permit and
to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. This permit is subject to revocation if the applicant fails to
comply with any of the conditions of the approval or is unable to properly control traffic flow into and out of
the event.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-204
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-205
CATEGORY: Agreements - Non
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Agreement with LIRR for Access to Sills Property
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined it necessary to demolish three (3)
buildings and a concrete silo at the parcel known as Sills Farm Property located at 70282 Main Road,
Greenport, New York (SCTM # 1000-045.00-05.00-004.000);
WHEREAS, in order to take such action, the Town Board has been advised that it will be necessary to enter
upon and cross over lands owned by the Long Island Rail Road; and
WHEREAS, the Long Island Rail Road is willing to grant a non-exclusive, revocable Entry Permit to the Town
of Southold, its officers, employees, agents, contractors, subcontractors and consultants, to enter onto the
property of the Long Island Rail Road for the purpose of performing the scope of work at the location
described, under certain written terms and conditions; and be it further,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Scott
Russell to execute said non-exclusive, revocable Entry Permit Agreement, dated January 23, 2023 between the
Town of Southold and Long Island Rail Road, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-205
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-206
CATEGORY: Misc. Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
PH 2/28 4:30 Pm - Southview Custom Homes Two, Inc
RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 17
(Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York as
the time and place for a public hearing for the purchase of property from Southview Custom Homes
Two, Inc. Said property is identified as SCTM #1000-87.-5-21.7 and 87.-5-21.9, 21.10, 21.11, 21.12, 21.13.
The address of the property is 9230, 9293 and no number Main Bayview Road, Southold. The property is
located within the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) zoning district.
The proposed acquisition is for the Town of Southold to acquire fee title to the entire combined property,
totaling approximately 14.54 acres, for open space preservation. The exact area of the purchase is subject to
survey,
The purchase price for the combined 14.54± acre parcel is $2,195,000 (two million one hundred ninety-five
thousand dollars) plus acquisition costs associated with the purchase of this property. The purchase will be
funded by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.
The property is listed on the Town’s Community Preservation Project Plan as property that should be preserved
for open space and the preservation of fresh and salt water wetlands. The purpose of this acquisition is for open
space, passive recreational purposes, and wetland protection. Proposed uses of the property may include the
establishment of a nature preserve, wetland restoration and passive recreational area with trails and limited
parking for access purposes, all subject to a Management Plan which will be developed for this property.
The Land Preservation Coordinator has reviewed the acquisition in accordance with Chapter 117 (Transfer of
Sanitary Flow Credits) of the Code of the Town of Southold. Seventeen point two (17.2) Sanitary Flow Credits
may be available for transfer from the property upon the Town’s purchase of the property. The transfer of the
Sanitary Flow Credits will not be finalized, and shall not occur, until the Town closes on the property, and the
Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer of such credits into the Town sanitary flow credit (SFC)
bank.
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above-mentioned parcel of land is
on file in the Land Preservation Department, Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25, Southold, New
York, and may be examined by any interested person during business hours.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-206
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-207
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Miscellaneous Committeees
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
office to advertise for miscellaneous committee vacancies.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-207
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-208
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for BESS Task Force
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted Resolution 2023-164 setting a public hearing to
consider a local law in relation to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of approvals and or permits for
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities to be held on March 14, 2023; and
Whereas, the Town recognizes that BESS facilities are key component to the viability and promotion of
renewable energy sources; and
Whereas, in order to craft town code that will establish the criteria for future siting, site design, safety
requirements and all other elements necessary for the proper consideration of such facilities, the Town Board
desires to establish a task force to assist in certain amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that will address the
considerations and goals for battery energy storage and support an amendment to the Town Code; and
Whereas, said task force shall undertake a thorough examination of these systems to identify any possible
threats to public health, safety and welfare as well as evaluate the potential for environmental degradation; and
Whereas, said task force shall be comprised of representatives of the residents and businesses of the Town of
Southold, interested non-profit organizations, utilities, municipal officials and staff and the battery energy
storage industry, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of Town of Southold hereby establishes the “Battery Energy Storage System
Task Force” to undertake such analysis and to make recommendations to the Town Board regarding the
legislation involving BESS facilities, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Office of the
Town Clerk to advertise for members to said Task Force.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-208
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Tabled Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-209
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Seasonal Summer Positions
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk’s
Office to advertise for two (2) consecutive weeks for lifeguards, water safety (swim) instructors, beach
attendanta and an assistant beach manager for the 2023 beach season.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-209
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-210
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Intern Planning
RESOLVED that the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerks office to advertise for an
intern for the Planning Department.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-210
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-211
CATEGORY: Committee Decisions
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Water Advisory Committee Mission Statement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the mission statement for the Town
of Southold Water Advisory Committee, which reads as follows:
The Town of Southold Water Advisory Committee seeks to protect and conserve the quality and quantity of our
region’s ground and surface water by assisting Southold Town in identifying solutions and by making
recommendations that support the Southold Town Comprehensive Plan and its goals to benefit our environment
and the town’s diverse community of stakeholders.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-211
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-212
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Highway Department
2022 Budget Modification - Highway
Financial Impact:
o cover over expenditures
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 Highway Fund Part
Town budget as follows:
From:
DB.5110.4.100.350 Traffic Paint $ 4,950.00
DB.5110.4.100.975 Steel 1,902.43
DB.5110.4.100.995 Signs and Posts 2,822.85
DB.5110.4.400.300 Drainage Replacements 3,800.00
DB.5130.2.500.300 Other Equipment 14,246.63
DB.5130.2.400.300 Equipment Rentals 4,800.00
DB.5140.4.400.100 Cleanup Week Debris 4,424.59
Total $ 36,946.50
TO:
DB.5110.4.100.200 Fuel $ 34,066.25
DB.5130.4.100.500 Parts & Supplies 2,880.25
Total $ 36,946.50
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-212
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-213
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Housing Advisory Commission
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Townof Southold hereby removes Debbie O'Kane from the Southold
Town Housing Advisory, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Ann Smith as a member of the
Housing Advisory Commission.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-213
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-214
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 3/14 4:30 Pm - LL Chapter 275 Amendments
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
th
on the 14 day of February, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to
Chapter 275, Wetlands & Shorelines” and
WHERAS that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law
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at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 14 day of March, 2023 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 275, Wetlands &
Shorelines” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 275, Wetlands &
Shorelines”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to update the Southold Town Code
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined
words as follows:
Chapter 275 - Wetlands and Shorelines
§ 275-2 Definitions; word usage
PIER LINE The average seaward projection of one or more existing permitted docks, piers, wharves or floats.
The seaward projection created by drawing an imaginary line between the immediately adjacent existing
permitted principal structures, docks, piers, wharves or floats.
§ 275-3 Findings; purpose; jurisdiction; setbacks.
D. Setbacks.
(1) The following minimum setbacks apply to any and all operations proposed on
residential property within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees:
(a) Wetland boundary or bank.
§ 275-4 Exceptions
A. Permit exceptions; nondisturbance buffers.
(1) The provisions of this chapter shall not require a permit for the following:
(j) Installation of new or replacement windows, roof shingles, solar panels,
siding or doors on existing upland structures and second-story additions
that are made within the footprint of an existing upland structure.
§ 275-7. Fees.
A. Every nonadministrative application for a wetlands permit filed with the office of the Trustees shall be
accompanied by a filing fee of $250, which includes the first site visit, no portion of which shall be refundable.
The fee for an administrative permit shall be $100. For activities or operations that have been previously built
without a permit, the fee will be doubled. If a preapplication site visit is requested, the fee shall be $50, which
may be applied to an application fee for a wetlands permit made within six months of the site visit and which
application involves activities that were the subject of the site visit. \[Amended 10-11-2005 by L.L. No. 17-
2005; 10-9-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012\]
B. In addition to the filing fee, the Trustees, upon the adoption of a resolution authorizing the issuance of a
permit, shall determine the amount of the inspection fees to be paid by the applicant to the Clerk upon the
issuance of a permit. Inspection fee costs will be based on $50 per site visit.
C. Pursuant to New York State law, all costs incurred by the Town for SEQRA review shall be paid by the
applicant.
D. Consultant fee. The Board, at its discretion, depending on the scale and potential impact of proposed
operations, is authorized to require the posting of a consultant fee by an applicant. This fee shall be used to hire
an independent, expert consultant to investigate the site for the proposed project and to examine the plans or
other information submitted by the applicant to assist the Board in evaluating potential adverse impacts upon a
resource area by the proposed project. The Board, in its discretion, will determine whether the complexity of the
activity, the difficulty in determining the threat to the resource areas or the size of the request or project
involves and requires more information and analysis than can reasonably be supplied to the Board without
independent technical professional assistance.
(1) The Board may require the payment of the consultant fee at any time in the deliberations prior to a final
decision.
(2) The consultant fee may be required for expert opinion regarding, but not limited to, wetland resource area
surveys and delineations, analysis of resource area values, wetland resource area reports, hydrological and
drainage analysis, wildlife habitat analysis, shellfish surveys, and environmental land use law, or any of the
following:
(a) Placement, removal or grading of at least 50 cubic yards of material;
(b) Five hundred square feet or greater alteration of a resource area;
(c) Shoreline or bank alteration to a coastal or inland waterway;
(d) Five hundred square feet or greater alteration to land in a naturally vegetated condition that
constitutes a resource buffer area.
(e) Discharge of any pollutants into or contributing to surface or groundwater of the resource area;
(f) Construction of any stormwater control facility, or water control structure.
E. Dock and float fee. Every application for a new dock or float shall include a fee to be set by the Town Board.
Commercial docks are any structures that are rented, leased or otherwise used to generate income, including,
but not limited to, those structures located on properties zoned MI and MII. \[Added 10-11-2005 by L.L. No. 17-
2005; amended 3-23-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010; 10-9-2012 by L.L. No. 12-2012\]
F. Dredging fee. Every application for a permit for dredging within Town-owned underwater lands shall include
a fee as set by the Town Board based on the amount of cubic yard of dredge spoil to be removed. \[Added 12-
18-2007 by L.L. No. 23-2007\]
The fees for all applications, including administrative, non-administrative, docks, floats, and dredging;
the fees for all site inspections including pre-application site inspections; the cost incurred by the town for
SEQRA review; consultant fees including expert opinion as required by the Board of Trustees, shall be
established, and changed as needed, by resolution of the Southold Town Board. A copy of the fee
schedule will be kept on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, and the Office of the Board of Trustees.
Trustee fees are nonrefundable.
§ 275-10 Contents of permit.
Each permit issued hereunder by the Clerk pursuant to a resolution of the Trustees shall be valid for a period of
two three years from the date of approval. Said permit may be renewed for two consecutive one-year periods at
the discretion and review of the Board.
§ 275-11 Construction and operation standards
C. In water.
(2) Docks.
(b) Dock locations and lengths.
\[3\] Prohibited locations and activities.
\[a\] No new docks shall be permitted on the
Great/Little Peconic Bay, Pipes Cove, Southold
Bay, Gardiners Bay, Shelter Island Sound, Hog
Neck Bay, Orient Harbor, Hallocks Bay or Long
Beach Bay with the exception of Fisher’s Island
and Robin’s Island. No new docks will be
permitted on the Long Island Sound or No new
docks will be permitted over vegetated wetlands or
such that it causes habitat fragmentation of
vegetated wetlands in the following areas: Downs
Creek, Hallocks Bay, Hashamomuck Creek and
Pond, Long Creek (branch of Mattituck Creek, East
of Grand Avenue bridge), Pipe’s Cove Creek and
West Creek.
(c) Regulations for the placement and configuration of docking
facilities.
\[1\] Residential docks.
\[b\] If any part of a residential dock structure includes a
float or floating dock, the float or floating dock
portion shall be designed so that, with the exception
of the pilings:
\[ii\] New floats will be permitted only where
there exists a minimum of thirty inches of
water depth at mean low water. No part of
the floating dock will contact the bottomland
during a normal low tide.
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-2023-214
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-215
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 3/14 4:30 Pm LL Chapter 96 Amendments
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
th
on the 14 day of February, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to
Chapter 96, Boats, Docks and Wharfs” and
WHERAS that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law
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at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 14 day of March, 2023 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 96, Boats, Docks
and Wharfs” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 96, Boats, Docks and
Wharfs”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to update the Southold Town Code
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined
words as follows:
§ 96-7. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, the terms used herein are defined as follows:
MOTARIZED VESSEL- Any vessel propelled by machinery
VESSEL - The term “vessel” shall be every description of watercraft or other artificial contrivance
propelled in whole or in part by mechanical power and, which is used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation over water, and which is underway and not at anchor or made fast to the shore
or ground.
§ 96-15 Operators.
A. No person under the age of 18 years shall operate a mechanically propelled motorized
vessel on the navigable waters of the Town unless the operator
(1) The operator who is under the age of 18 years is accompanied therein by a person
who is 18 years of age or older and is the holder of a boating safety certificate
issued by the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, the United States Power Squadron, the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States Sailing Association
for a powerboating course approved by the Commissioner; or
(2) The operator is 10 years of age or older and is the holder of a boating safety
certificate issued to him by the Commissioner of New York State Parks,
Recreation and Historic Preservation, or upon completion of a boating safety
course approved by the Commissioner of the New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the United States Power
Squadron, the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary or the United States
Sailing Association by the Commissioner of the Office of Parks and Recreation
of the State of New York, pursuant to § 78 of the New York State Navigation
Law.
B. The failure of a person specified in § 96-15A(2) hereof to exhibit a boating safety course
certificate or safety course upon demand to any peace officer, police officer or other
officer person having authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter shall be
presumptive evidence that such person is not the holder of such certificate.
C. No person who is the owner of a motorized vessel motorboat shall knowingly authorize
or permit the operation in violation of § 96-15 of this Chapter. thereof unless:
(1) The operator is 18 years of age or older;
(2) The operator, who is under the age of 18 is accompanied therein by a person 18
years or older; or
(3) The operator is 10 years of age or older and is the holder of a boating safety
certificate issued to him by the Commissioner of the Office of Parks and
Recreation 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-2023-215
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-216
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Implementation Working Group Members
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Margaret Cowden, Laura Held, Joe
Buczek, and Betsi Gertz as members of the Town of Southold Implementation Working Group.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-216
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-217
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
2022 Budget Modification- DPW (Streetlighting)
Financial Impact:
Appropriate funds to cover additional costs for 2022 Streetlighting
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 General Fund Whole
Town budget as follows:
From:
A.5182.4.400.650 Vehicle Maint & Repairs $3,125 Total $3,125
To:
A.5182.4.400.700 Pole Rental $3,105
A.5182.4.200.250 Street Lighting Power 20
Total $3,125
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-217
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-218
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
2022 Budget Modification- DPW
Financial Impact:
Appropriate funds to cover additional costs for 2022 utilities, gas/oil & refuse disposal
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 General Fund Whole
Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1620.4.400.200 Property Maint/Repairs $12,120
A.1620.4.400.100 Building Maint/Repairs 9,000
A.1620.4.200.300 Gas 6,080
A.1620.4.100.500 Motor Vehicle Parts/Supply 1,995
Total $29,195
To:
A.1620.4.200.200 Light & Power $26,840
A.1620.4.100.200 Gasoline & Oil 1,995
A.1620.4.600.200 Refuse Disposal 360
Total $29,195
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-218
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Brian O. Mealy
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-219
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Charmaine E. Davis FT Therapeutic Activities Worker
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Charmaine E. Davis to the
position of Full Time Therapeutic Activities Worker for the Human Resource Center, effective February 21,
2023, at a rate of $38,140.10 per annum, pending background search completion.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-219
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-220
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for BOAR
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk's
Office to advertise for a Board of Assessment Review Board.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-220
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Greg Doroski
Tabled
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-221
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
PH 3/28 4:30 Pm - LL Chapter 280 Accessory Apartments
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
th
on the 14 day of February, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to
Chapter 280, Zoning, Accessory Apartments" and
WHERAS that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law
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at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the 14 day of March, 2023 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 280, Zoning,
Accessory Apartments” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, Accessory
Apartments”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to update the Southold Town Code in regard to Accessory Apartments
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined
words as follows:
§280-13 Use Regulations
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.
(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) The owner of the existing dwelling shall occupy one of the dwelling units as the
owner's principal residence. One of the dwelling units shall be for the sole
exclusive use of the owner or family member as defined in chapter 280-4 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 1,600 square feet of
livable floor area.
(c) The accessory apartment shall contain not less than 450 220 square feet of livable
floor area, with no more than two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom.
(e) (d) The accessory apartment shall not exceed 40% of the livable floor area of the
existing dwelling unit and any addition thereto permitted under § 280-13B(13)(j)
25% of the habitable space of the entire residence based upon properly
certified structures at the time of the effective date of this code.
(f) (e) A minimum of three off-street parking spaces shall be provided.
(g) (f) Not more than one accessory apartment shall be permitted on a lot.
(h) (g) The accessory apartment shall meet the requirements of an apartment as defined in
§ 280-4 hereof.
(i) (h) The exterior entry to the accessory apartment shall, to the maximum extent
possible, retain the existing exterior appearance of a one-family dwelling.
(j) (i) Subject to all other restrictions and requirements in this Code, a reasonable
expansion of the existing foundation, not to exceed 25% of the living space of the
existing dwelling unit, may be permitted to accommodate the creation of an
accessory apartment.
(k) (j) All conversions shall be subject to the inspection of the Building Inspector and
issuance of a certificate of compliance.
(l) (k) 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 prior
to January 1, 2004, or proof of legal occupancy prior to that date.
(m) (l) The existing building, together with the accessory apartment, shall comply with
all other requirements of Chapter 280 of the Town Code of the Town of Southold.
(n) (m) Notwithstanding the provisions of § 280-13B hereof, no site plan approval by the
Planning Board shall be required for the establishment of an accessory apartment.
(o) (n) Approval by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services of the water
supply and sewage disposal systems shall be required.
(p) (o) No bed-and-breakfast facilities, as authorized by § 280-13B(14) hereof, shall be
permitted in or on premises for which an accessory apartment is authorized or
exists.
(13) One accessory apartment in a lawfully existing detached accessory garage, barn or
storage building, subject to the following requirements:
(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 either the existing single-family
dwelling unit or the accessory apartment in the detached accessory
structure as the owner's principal residence. One of the dwelling units
shall be for the sole, exclusive use of the owner or family member as
defined in chapter 280-4 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:
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-2023-221
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-222
CATEGORY: Legal
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Retain Outside Investigator
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Attorney to
retain an outside investigator for claims made by a former employee.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-222
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-223
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Assistant Town Attorney
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Julie McGivney to the position
of Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Southold, effective February 27, 2023 through December 31,
2023, at a rate of $125,000 per annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-223
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-224
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Assistant Town Attorney
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints James Squicciarini to the
position of Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Southold, effective March 2, 2023 through December
31, 2023, at a rate of $150,000 per annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-224
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-225
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Deputy Town Attorney
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby designates Assistant Town Attorney James
Squicciarini as Deputy Town Attorney to serve as acting Town Attorney in the absence, inability or as directed
by, the Town Attorney, and to serve as acting Town Attorney in the case of a vacancy in the Town Attorney
position.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-225
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-226
CATEGORY: Bond
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FI Increase Aggregate Principal Bonding Amount
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK, ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 14, 2023,
INCREASING THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT WHICH THE TOWN
BOARD MAY BORROW AND FOR WHICH OBLIGATIONS MAY BE ISSUED ON
BEHALF OF THE SOUTHOLD FERRY DISTRICT FROM $5,000,000 TO
$20,000,000
WHEREAS, the establishment of the Fishers Island Ferry District, in the Town of Southold, in
the County of Suffolk, New York (the “Ferry District”), has heretofore been authorized pursuant to Chapter
699 of the 1947 Laws of the State of New York (the “Enabling Law”); and
WHEREAS, the cost of acquisition, construction and equipment of the said Ferry District,
including ferries and land and rights or easements in lands, shall be paid from the taxes levied for the fiscal
year in which such expenditure is made, from surplus funds, or from the proceeds of Town obligations to be
issued and sold in the manner provided by local finance law; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Enabling Law authorizes the Town Board to borrow the amount
needed and to issue obligations for Ferry District purposes, on behalf of the District; and
WHEREAS, Section 4 of the Enabling Law provides that upon the adoption of a resolution by
the Town Board, subject to a permissive referendum by the owners of taxable real property situate within the
Ferry District, as shown by the latest completed assessment roll of the Town, the aggregate principal amount
which the Town Board may borrow and for which obligations may be issued may be increased to any amount
up to but not exceeding $20,000,000; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Town Board on August 15, 2000, the
Town Board amended and authorized the maximum, aggregate principal amount which the Town may borrow
and for which obligations may be issued to an amount up to $5,000,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined it necessary and in the best interests of the Town to
increase the authorized maximum, aggregate principal amount which the Town may borrow and for which
obligations may be issued to an amount up $20,000,000.00;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE COUNTY
OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Town Board of the Town of Southold, pursuant to Section 4 of the Enabling
Law, hereby authorizes and increases the aggregate principal amount which the Town Board may borrow and
which obligations may be issued from $5,000,000 to $20,000,000
Section 2. This resolution is subject to a permissive referendum and the Town Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed, within ten (10) days after the adoption of this resolution, to cause to be published in
“The Suffolk Times,” a newspaper having a general circulation within said Town and hereby designated the
official newspaper of the Town for such publication and posted on the sign board of the Town maintained
pursuant to the Town Law, a Notice in substantially the following form:
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on February 14, 2023, the Town Board
of the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, New York,
adopted a resolution entitled:
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE
COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK INCREASING THE AGGREGATE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT WHICH THE TOWN BOARD MAY BORROW AND FOR
WHICH OBLIGATIONS MAY BE ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE SOUTHOLD
FERRY DISTRICT FROM $5,000,000 TO $20,000,000
an abstract of which bond resolution concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows:
FIRST: RECITING that the establishment of the Fishers Island Ferry District, in the Town of
Southold, in the County of Suffolk, New York (the “Ferry District”), has heretofore been authorized pursuant to
Chapter 699 of the 1947 Laws of the State of New York (the “Enabling Law”); and that Section 4 of the
Enabling Law provides that upon the adoption of a resolution by the Town Board, subject to a permissive
referendum by the owners of taxable real property situate within the Ferry District, as shown by the latest
completed assessment roll of the Town, the aggregate principal amount which the Town Board may borrow and
for which obligations may be issued may be increased up to $20,000,000; and that pursuant to a resolution
adopted by the Town Board on August 15, 2000, the Town Board amended and authorized the maximum,
aggregate principal amount which the Town may borrow and for which obligations may be issued to an amount
up to $5,000,000.00; and that the Town Board has determined it necessary and in the best interests of the Town
to increase the authorized maximum, aggregate principal amount which the Town may borrow and for which
obligations may be issued to an amount up to $20,000,000.00;
SECOND: RESOLVING that the Town Board authorizes and increases the aggregate principal
amount which the Town Board may borrow and which obligations may be issued from $5,000,000 to
$20,000,000; and
THIRD: DETERMINING that the resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.
DATED: February 14, 2023
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-226
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-227
CATEGORY: Property Acquisition Purchase
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
WW Farms LLC Open Space Elect to Purchase, SEQRA
th
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the 14 day of February, 2023,
on the question of the purchase of fee title to property owned by WW Farms, LLC, for open space preservation
pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space
Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold, at which time all interested parties were given the
opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, said property is identified as SCTM #1000-101.-1-8.2 and 1000-101.-1-8.3. The address of the
property is 15325 Middle Road (CR 48) in Cutchogue. The property is located within the Agricultural-
Conservation (A-C) Zoning District. The total area of the property is 32± acres. SCTM# 1000-101.-1-8.2 is
approximately 24 acres of unencumbered land; SCTM# 1000-101.-1-8.3 is approximately 8 acres encumbered
with a conservation easement granted to the Peconic Land Trust, Incorporated on May 15, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition is for the Town of Southold, in a joint 50%/50% partnership with the
County of Suffolk, to acquire fee title to the entire 32± acre property for open space preservation. The exact
area of the purchase is subject to survey; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the 32± acre parcel is $2,848,000 (two million eight hundred forty-eight
thousand dollars) and is the sum of the purchase price of $2,640,000 for SCTM# Lot 8.2 and $208,000 for
SCTM# Lot 8.3. The purchase will be funded by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund and the County of
Suffolk in a 50%/50% partnership which will include the purchase price and any related acquisition costs
associated with the purchase of this property; and
WHEREAS, the property is listed on the Town’s Community Preservation Project Plan as property that should
be preserved for preservation of open space and aquifer recharge areas. The purpose of this acquisition is for
open space, passive recreational purposes and aquifer recharge preservation. Proposed uses of the property may
include the establishment of a nature preserve, passive recreational area with trails and limited parking for
access purposes, all subject to a Management Plan which will be developed for this property; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of this property is in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community
Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review)
of the Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the LWRP Coordinator has
determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP; and
WHEREAS, as per Chapter 117 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of Southold, the
Land Preservation Coordinator and the Town Board have reviewed the acquisition and have determined that
Sanitary Flow Credits may be available upon the acquisition of the property. The County of Suffolk will
determine if Sanitary Flow Credits (a/k/a County Workforce Housing Development Rights) are available, and if
so, the number of Sanitary Flow Credits available from the property. Any available Sanitary Flow Credits will
be divided between the County and the Town in accordance with the 50%/50% joint partnership percentage.
The Seller has requested, and the Town Board has agreed, that the transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credits allotted
to the Town for this project will be restricted to use of affordable housing pursuant to Chapter 117-3B. The
transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credits allotted to the Town will not be finalized, and shall not occur, until the
County/Town acquires title to the property, and the Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer into
the Town Sanitary Flow Credit Bank, with all such credits to be used for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has reviewed the application for the acquisition and
recommends that the Town Board acquires the property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of Southold purchase fee title to
the subject property for the purposes of the preservation of open space, passive recreational purposes and
wetland protection.; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold classifies this action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the SEQRA Rules and Regulations, 6NYCRR 617.1 et. Seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold is the only involved agency pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations;
and,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold accepted the Short Environmental Form for this project
that is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby finds no significant impact on the
environment and declares a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations for this action; and,
be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby elects to purchase fee title in a joint
50%/50% partnership with the County of Suffolk, to the property owned by WW Farms, LLC, identified
as SCTM #1000-101.-1-8.2 and 1000-101.-1-8.3, for open space preservation. The purchase price for the
32± acre parcel is $2,848,000 (two million eight hundred forty-eight thousand dollars) and is the sum of
the purchase price of $2,640,000 for SCTM# Lot 8.2 and $208,000 for SCTM# Lot 8.3. The purchase will
be funded by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund and the County of Suffolk in a 50%/50%
partnership which will include the purchase price and any related acquisition costs associated with the
purchase of this property. The proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront
Consistency Review) of the Town Code and the LWRP Coordinator and the Town Board have
determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP. Sanitary Flow Credits will be divided between
the County and the Town in accordance with the 50%/50% joint partnership percentage, with all credits
allotted to the Town to be used for affordable housing.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-227
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-228
CATEGORY: Property Acquisition Purchase
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
Lind Trust Open Space Acquisition Elect to Purchase, SEQRA
th
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the 14 day of February,
2023, on the question of the purchase of fee title to property owned by Elizabeth Lind Revocable Trust, for
open space preservation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter
185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold, at which time all interested parties
were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, said property is identified as SCTM #1000-50.-5-1. The address of the property is 2000
Lighthouse Road, Southold. The property is located within the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) zoning district;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition is for the Town of Southold to acquire fee title to 8.06± acres for open
space preservation. The exact area of the purchase is subject to survey; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price for the 8.06± acre parcel is $1,300,000 (one million three hundred thousand
dollars) plus any acquisition costs associated with the purchase of this property. The purchase will be funded by
the Town’s Community Preservation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the property is listed on the Town’s Community Preservation Project Plan as property that should
be preserved for open space preservation. The purpose of this acquisition is for open space and passive
recreational purposes. The property is across from Town owned open space land known as Hummels Pond.
Proposed uses of the property may include the establishment of a nature preserve and passive recreational area
with trails and limited parking for access purposes, all subject to a Management Plan which will be developed
for this property. There is a barn located on the property, the barn will be removed after acquisition. Removal of
the barn is an eligible CPF expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of this property is in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community
Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Local Waterfront Consistency
Review) of the Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the LWRP
Coordinator has determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP; and
WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Coordinator and the Town Board have reviewed the acquisition in
accordance with Chapter 117 (Transfer of Sanitary Flow Credits) of the Code of the Town of Southold, and
have determined that seventeen point five (17.5) Sanitary Flow Credits may be available for transfer from the
property upon the Town’s purchase of the property. The transfer of the Sanitary Flow Credits will not be
finalized, and shall not occur, until the Town closes on the property, and the Town Board passes a resolution
allowing the transfer of such credit into the sanitary flow credit (SFC) bank; and
WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has reviewed the application for the acquisition and
recommends that the Town Board acquires the property; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of Southold purchase fee title to
the subject property for open space and passive recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold classifies this action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to
the SEQRA Rules and Regulations, 6NYCRR 617.1 et. Seq.; and,
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold is the only involved agency pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations;
and,
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold accepted the Short Environmental Form for this project
that is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby finds no significant impact on the
environment and declares a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations for this action; and,
be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby elects to purchase fee title to property
owned by Elizabeth Lind Revocable Trust, identified as 2000 Lighthouse Road, Southold, SCTM #1000-
50.-5-1, for open space preservation. The purchase price for the 8.06± acre parcel is $1,300,000 (one
million three hundred thousand dollars) plus any acquisition costs associated with the purchase of this
property. The purchase will be funded by the Town’s Community Preservation Fund. The proposed
action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review) of the Town Code
and the LWRP Coordinator and the Town Board have determined that this action is consistent with the
LWRP. The Land Preservation Coordinator and Town Board have determined that seventeen point five
(17.5) Sanitary Flow Credits may be available for transfer from the property upon the Town’s purchase
of the property.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-228
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-229
CATEGORY: Bond
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
FIFD Bond Call to Order
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Fishers Island Ferry District (the “District”), in
the Town of Southold (the “Town”), Suffolk County, New York, pursuant to a resolution of said Board of
Commissioners, which, together with a petition in due form, was duly submitted to the Town Board (the “Town
Board”) of the Town, has requested that the Town Board call a public hearing to hear all persons interested in
the subject thereof; and
WHEREAS, on January 17, 2023, the Town Board of the Town of Southold (herein called the
“Town”), in the County of Suffolk, New York, on behalf of the District, adopted an Order pursuant to Section
202-b of the Town Law, describing in general terms a proposed increase and improvement of facilities,
consisting of the replacement of dolphins (piling clusters) and bulkhead repairs at the District’s New London
Terminal and replacement of the south vehicle offloading ramp at the District’s Fishers Island Terminal, at the
aggregate estimated maximum cost of $2,500,000; and said Order stated that the Town Board would meet to
hear all persons interested in said increase and improvement of facilities on February 14, 2023 at 7:00 o’clock
P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of said public hearing was duly published and posted pursuant to the
provisions of Article 12 of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was duly held by the Town Board on February 14, 2023 at 7:00
o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time) at the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, with considerable
discussion on the matter having been had and all persons desiring to be heard having been heard, including
those in favor of and those in opposition to said increase and improvement of such facilities; and
WHEREAS, the District, as lead agency, has given due consideration to the impact that the
replacement of the offloading ramp at the District’s Fishers Island Terminal may have on the environment
pursuant to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), constituting Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law, and 6 N.Y.C.R.R., Regulations Part 617.5 and has determined that the project will not have
a significant impact on the environment; and all necessary procedures requisite to reviewing the impact that the
dolphin replacement and bulkhead repairs at the District’s New London Terminal may have on the environment
have been complied with and all necessary Federal, State and/or local governmental permits have been
obtained; and
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2000 the Town Board adopted a resolution, subject to a permissive
referendum, authorizing and increasing the aggregate principal amount which the Town Board may borrow and
for which obligations may be issued from $500,000 to $5,000,000, as authorized pursuant to Section 4 of
Chapter 699 of the Laws of 1947, and acts amendatory thereto, and no petition protesting against said resolution
and requesting that said resolution be submitted to the electors of the District for their approval or disapproval
has been filed with the Town Clerk within thirty days after the date of the adoption thereof, or at any other time
and said resolution has not been amended, modified or rescinded; and on February 14, 2023 the Town Board
adopted a resolution, subject to a permissive referendum, authorizing and increasing the aggregate principal
amount which the Town Board may borrow and for which obligations may be issued from $5,000,000 to
$20,000,000, as authorized pursuant to Section 4 of Chapter 699 of the Laws of 1947, and acts amendatory
thereto, which resolution shall become effective 30 days after adoption if no petition protesting against said
resolution and requesting that said resolution be submitted to the electors of the District for their approval or
disapproval has been filed with the Town Clerk within thirty days after the date of the adoption thereof; and
WHEREAS, the principal amount of bonds issued pursuant to this resolution shall not exceed
$2,500,000;
Now, therefore, on the basis of the information given at such hearing, it is hereby
DETERMINED, that it is in the public interest to increase and improve the facilities of the
District as hereinabove described, at the estimated maximum cost of $2,500,000; and it is hereby
ORDERED, that the facilities of the District shall be so increased and improved and that the
Board of Commissioners shall prepare plans and specifications and make a careful estimate of the expense for
said increase and improvement of such facilities and, with the assistance of Attorney for said Board, shall
prepare a proposed contract for such increase and improvement of facilities of the District, which plans and
specifications, estimate and proposed contract shall be presented to the Town Board as soon as possible; and it
is hereby
FURTHER ORDERED, that the expense of said increase and improvement of facilities shall be
financed as hereinabove set forth, and the costs thereof, including payment of the principal of and interest on the
obligations authorized to be issued, shall be assessed, levied and collected by the Town Board from the several
lots and parcels of land within the District in the same manner and at the same time as other Town charges, but
if not paid from such source, all the taxable property within said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem
taxes, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said obligations; and it is hereby
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk record, or cause to be recorded, a certified copy of
this Resolution and Order After Public Hearing in the office of the Clerk of Suffolk County within ten (10) days
after adoption hereof
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-229
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Sarah E. Nappa
Defeated
Tabled
Greg Doroski
Withdrawn
Brian O. Mealy
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2023-230
CATEGORY: Bond
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
FIFD Bond Resolution
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK,
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 14, 2023, APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 FOR THE
INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE FISHERS
ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
BONDS IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 TO FINANCE SAID
APPROPRIATION
WHEREAS, after a public hearing duly called and held pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town
Law, and the applicable provisions of Chapter 699 of the New York Laws of 1947, the Town Board of the
Town of Southold (herein called the “Town”), in the County of Suffolk, New York determined that it is in the
public interest to increase and improve the facilities of the Fishers Island Ferry District (referred to herein as the
“District”), and ordered that such facilities be so improved;
Now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK,
NEW YORK (by the favorable vote of not less than two-thirds of all the members of said Board) AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Town hereby appropriates the amount of $2,500,000 for the increase and
improvement of facilities of the District, consisting of the replacement of dolphins (piling clusters) and
bulkhead repairs at the District’s New London Terminal and replacement of the south vehicle offloading ramp
at the District’s Fishers Island Terminal. The aggregate estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary
costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $2,500,000. The plan of financing includes the
issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $2,500,000 to finance said appropriation, and the assessment, levy
and collection of assessments upon the several lots and parcels of land within the District in the same manner
and at the same time as other Town charges, but if not paid from such source, all the taxable property within
said Town shall be subject to the levy of ad valorem taxes, in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on said obligations.
Section 2. Bonds of the Town are hereby authorized to be issued in the principal amount of
$2,500,000 pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, constituting Chapter 33-a of the Consolidated
Laws of the State of New York (herein called the “Law”), to finance said appropriation.
Section 3. The following additional matters are hereby determined and stated:
(a) The period of probable usefulness of the object(s) or purpose(s) for which said bonds are
authorized to be issued, within the limitations of Section 11.00 a. 7 and 22 of the Law, is or exceeds twenty (20)
years, and it is hereby determined that the bonds authorized pursuant to this resolution, and any notes issued in
anticipation thereof, shall mature no later than twenty (20) years after the date of issuance of the first bond or
note issued pursuant hereto.
(b) The proceeds of the bonds herein authorized and any bond anticipation notes issued in
anticipation of said bonds may be applied to reimburse the Town for expenditures made after the effective date
of this resolution. The foregoing statement of intent with respect to reimbursement is made in conformity with
Treasury Regulation Section 1.150-2 of the United States Treasury Department.
(c) The proposed maturity of the bonds authorized by this resolution will exceed five (5) years.
Section 4. Each of the bonds authorized by this resolution and any bond anticipation notes
issued in anticipation of said bonds shall contain the recital of validity prescribed by Section 52.00 of the Law
and said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation said bonds shall be general obligations of the Town, payable
as to both principal and interest by a general tax upon all the taxable real property within the Town. The faith
and credit of the Town are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest
on said bonds and any notes issued in anticipation of the sale of said bonds, and provision shall be made
annually in the budget of the Town by appropriation for (a) the amortization and redemption of the bonds and
any notes issued in anticipation thereof to mature in such year and (b) the payment of interest to be due and
payable in such year.
Section 5. Subject to the provisions of this resolution and of the Law and pursuant to the
provisions of Section 21.00 of the Law relative to the authorization of the issuance of bonds with substantially
level or declining annual debt service, Section 30.00 relative to the authorization of the issuance of bond
anticipation notes and Section 50.00 and Sections 56.00 to 60.00 and 168.00 of the Law, the powers and duties
of the Town Board relative to authorizing bond anticipation notes and prescribing the terms, form and contents
and as to the sale and issuance of the bonds herein authorized, and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes,
and relative to executing contracts for credit enhancements and providing for substantially level or declining
annual debt service, are hereby delegated to the Supervisor, the chief fiscal officer of the Town.
Section 6. The validity of the bonds authorized by this resolution, and of any notes issued in
anticipation of said bonds, may be contested only if:
(a) such obligations are authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town is not
authorized to expend money, or
(b) the provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of the publication of
such resolution, or a summary thereof, are not substantially complied with, and
an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such
publication, or
(c) such obligations are authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
Section 7. This resolution shall take effect immediately and the Town Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to publish the foregoing bond resolution, in summary, in “The Suffolk Times,” a newspaper having
a general circulation in said Town, which newspaper is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town
for such publication, together with the Town Clerk’s statutory notice in the form prescribed by Section 81.00 of
the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
(NOTICE AND SUMMARY OF BOND RESOLUTION FOR PUBLICATION)
NOTICE
The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on February 14, 2023, and the
validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations
were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Town of Southold, in the County of Suffolk, New York
is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the
date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding
contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this notice, or such
obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD
Dated: February 14, 2023
Southold, New York
Denis Noncarrow
Town Clerk
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK,
ADOPTED FEBRUARY 14, 2023, APPROPRIATING $2,500,000 FOR THE
INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES OF THE FISHERS ISLAND
FERRY DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE
PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $2,500,000 TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION
The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the increase and improvement of facilities of the
Fishers Island Ferry District, consisting of the replacement of dolphins (piling clusters) and bulkhead repairs at
the District’s New London Terminal and replacement of the south vehicle offloading ramp at the District’s
Fishers Island Terminal at the aggregate estimated maximum cost of $2,500,000.
The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $2,500,000.
The period of probable usefulness is twenty (20) years.
A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during
normal business hours at the office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-230
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-231
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL Chapter 245 - Senior Citizens
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
on the 31st day of January, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter
245, entitled Partial Exemption for Senior Citizens” 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 will be 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 Amendments to Chapter 245, entitled Partial Exemption for Senior Citizens”
which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 245, entitled Partial
Exemption for Senior Citizens”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose.
It has been determined by the Town Board that there is a continuing need to refine the definition of
“income” for senior citizen exemptions, considering the current pace of inflation. This Amendment modifies the
definition of income for this tax exemption to exclude veteran's disability compensation, as defined in Title 38
of the United States Code, as authorized by New York State Law.
II . Chapter 245- 2 Conditions
No exemption shall be granted:
A. If the income of the owner or the combined income of the owners of the property for the
income tax year immediately preceding the date of making application for exemption
exceeds the sum of $58,400 as provided by local law pursuant to this section. Where the
taxable status date is on or before April 14, “income tax year” shall mean the
twelve-month period for which the owner or owners filed a federal personal income tax
return for the year before the income tax year immediately preceding the date of
application. And Where the taxable status date is on or after April 15, “income tax year”
shall mean the twelve-month period for which the owner or owners filed a federal
personal income tax return for the income year immediately preceding the date of the
application. Where title is vested in either the husband or the wife, their combined
income may not exceed such sum. Such income shall include social security and
retirement benefits; interest; dividends; total gain from the sale or exchange of a capital
asset, which may be offset by a loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset in the
same income tax year; net rental income; salary or earnings; and the net income from
self-employment, but not including a return of capital, gifts or inheritances. The
provisions of this subsection notwithstanding, such income shall not include
veterans’ disability compensation, as defined in Title 38 of the United States Code.
In computing net rental income and net income from self-employment, no depreciation
deduction shall be allowed for the exhaustion, wear and tear of real or personal property
held for the production of income.
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 apply to the assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates occurring on or
after January 1, 2023. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as
provided by law.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2023-231
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2023-232
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
ENACT LL Chapter 51 Police Department
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York,
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on the 31 day of January, 2023, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to
Chapter 51, Police Department, in connection with Village of Greenport” and
WHERAS 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 51, Police Department, in connection with Village
of Greenport” which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2023
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 51, Police Department, in
connection with Village of Greenport”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to update the Southold Town Code
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined
words as follows:
Chapter 51 - Police Department
51-1 Establishment; members; powers and duties; compensation and equipment.
A. There is hereby established a Police Department for that portion of the Town of
Southold outside the Incorporated Village of Greenport.
B. There shall be in such Police Department a Chief of Police and such number of
Lieutenants, Sergeants, patrolmen, watchmen, special police and other officers
and employees as shall be determined by the Town Board.
C. When appointed, such policemen shall be peace officers and shall have all the
powers and be subject to all the duties and liabilities of a constable of the Town in
all criminal actions, proceedings and special proceedings of a criminal nature, and
such additional powers, not inconsistent with law, as shall be conferred upon them
by the Town Board.
D. The compensation of the members of such Department shall be a Town charge
and the manner of payment thereof shall be fixed and determined by the Town
Board. The Town shall pay for the cost of the uniforms and necessary equipment
of such policemen.
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-2023-232
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Defeated
Sarah E. Nappa
Tabled
Withdrawn
Greg Doroski
Supervisor's Appt
Brian O. Mealy
Tax Receiver's Appt
Jill Doherty
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
VI. Public Hearings
1. PH 2/14 7:00 Pm WW Farms, LLC - CE
2. PH 2/14 7:00 Pm Elizabeth Lind Revocable Trust Land Purchase
3. PH 2/14 7:00 Pm - Bond - FIFD Terminal Ramp
4. PH 2/14 7:00 Pm LL Chapter 245 - Senior Citizens
5. PH 2/14 7:00 Pm - LL Chapter 51 Police Department