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OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
November 1, 2022
7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday,November 1, 2022 at the
Meeting Hall, Southold,NY.
Call to Order
7:00 PM Meeting called to order on November 1, 2022 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25,
Southold,NY.
Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived
Sarah E. Nappa Town of Southold Councilwoman Present
Greg Doroski Town of Southold Councilman Present
Brian O. Mealy Town of Southold Councilman Present
Jill Doherty Town of Southold Councilwoman Present
Louisa P. Evans Town of Southold Justice Remote
Scott A. Russell Town of Southold Supervisor Present
I. Reports
1. Department of Public Works Monthly Reports
IL Public Notices
III. Communications
IV. Discussion
1. OPEN SESSION -9:00 AM- Southold Justice Review & Reform Task Force
2. 10:00 AM- Community Housing Fund Board - Continued Discussion from 10/18
3. 10:30 AM-Dan Goodwin, Superintendent of Highways
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4. 11:00 AM- Supervisor Russell with Mayor George W. Hubbard, Jr. and Paul
Pallas,Village Administrator
5. 11:30 AM-Jim Bunchuck, Solid Waste Coordinator
6. John Burke,Deputy Town Attorney
7. John Burke,Deputy Town Attorney
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Labor- Matters Involving the Employment of a
Particular Person(S)
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Matters that Could Impact Public Security
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION- Potential Acquisition(S), Sale or Lease of Real Property
Where Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
V. Resolutions
2022-868
CATEGORY.• Audit
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
November, 1st, 2022.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-868
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q El El El
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-869
CATEGORY.• Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
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Set Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, November 15th at the Southold Town Hall Southold New York at 4:30 P. M..
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-869
Rl Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-776
Tabled 912012022 4:30 PM, 101412022 7:00 PM, 1 011 812 022 4:30 PM
CATEGORY.• Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend 2022 Budget Modification: SWMD
Financial Impact:
Increase bugdet for major grinder repair
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 Solid
Waste Management District budget as follows:
Increase Revenues:
SR.5990.00 Appropriated Fund Balance $ 8 988 $50,000
Total $ 50,000 $50,000
Increase Appropriations:
SR.8160.4.400.664 Repairs, Morbark Grinder 8 988 $50,000
Total -$-�0;998 $50,000
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-776
0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated Greg Doroski Voter 121 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Brian O.Mealy Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-777
Tabled 912012022 4:30 PM, 101412022 7:00 PM, 1 011 812 022 4:30 PM
CATEGORY.• Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
Bid Acceptance: SWMD Grinder Repairs
Financial Impact:
Authorizes funding for repairs to SWMD grinder.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution#2022-
777, to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of
Suffolk County Brake Service to provide necessary labor and materials for the preparation of
an estimate to repair the Solid Waste Management District's horizontal wood waste grinder in
accordance with specifications authorized by the Town Board on August 23, 2022, and as
submitted in their bid of September 15, 2022, subject to approval of the Town Attorney, and
funded through account SR.8160.4.400.664 as approved by the Town Comptroller. The Town
Board shall approve any estimate prior to commencement of repairs.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-777
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
Sarah E.Nappa Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ withdrawn
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter CAI ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-870
CATEGORY. Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
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Special Event 2022-50/Sage Basin Partners.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Sage
Basin Partners, LLC, D.B.A. Brick Cove Marine , to hold Special Event 2022-50 at the Brick
Cove Marina , 1760 Sage Blvd, Southold, New York as applied for in Application SBP3a for
Slow Food East End 501c3 Annual Board Meeting on November 6, 2022 from 1PM to 4PM.
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 and subject to the applicant's
compliance with all executive orders of the State of New York. 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-2022-870
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye___ No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
El Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa___ Voter Q El El
Greg Doroski Seconder Q El El ❑
El Supervisor's Appt �...... �.......
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.......
❑ Lost
2022-871
CATEGORY.• Special Events
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Special Event 2023-2 the Old Town Farm LLC.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to The Old
Town Farm LLC, to hold Special Event 2023-2 at the Old Town Farm, 2355 Main Bayview RD,
Southold,New York as applied for in Application OTF2a-d for Private family weddings on
May 27, 2023, September 9, 2023, September 23, 2023 and September 30, 2023 from 4PM to
1 OPM. 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-2022-871
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E.Nappa Seconder ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated Greg Doroski Mover ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Brian O.Mealy Voter Q....... ❑.................❑...........................
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Supervisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A.Russell Voter ❑ 0 ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-872
CATEGORY.• Public Service
DEPARTMENT. Highway Department
2022 Fall Clean Up
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that the Highway Department Fall
CLEANUP is limited to LEAVES ONLY (which are to be placed in biodegradable brown paper
bags) and will commence on Monday, November 14, 2022 at ORIENT POINT and ending in
LAUREL; be it further
RESOLVED that during the 2022 Fall Cleanup, neither BRUSH nor BRANCHES will be
removed. Therefore, they should NOT be placed in the Town right-of-way until after the Spring
cleanup is announced; be it further
RESOLVED that the Fishers Island Fall Cleanup will also commence on Monday,November
14th, 2022.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-872
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ El El
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-873
CATEGORY.• Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Police Dept
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2022 Budget Modification-Police Department
Financial Impact:
Repairs and winterization of marine vessels
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 General
Fund Whole Town bud1jet as follows:
From:
A.3130.2.500.200 Bay Constable/Equip/Other Equip/Radio $475.00
A.3130.4.100.500 BC/CE/Supp & Materials/Equip Parts $1,425.00
TOTAL $1,900.00
To:
A.3130.4.400.650 BC/CE/Contracted Serv/Veh Maint & Repairs $1,900.00
TOTAL $1,900.00
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-873
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
El Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Mover Q El El
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.
❑ Lost
2022-874
CATEGORY. Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Solid Waste Management District
2022 Budget Modification: SWMD
Financial Impact:
Provides funding for replacement of broken storm drains; re-set of Volvo 2 emissions system.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 Solid
Waste Management District budget as follows:
From
SR 8160.4.100.610 Maint/Supply Forklift $ 750
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SR 8160.4.400.125 Compost Analysis Services 750
SR 8160.4.400.824 Clean Paper Recycling Fees 1,200
Total $2,700
To:
SR 8160.4.100.800 Maint—Facilities/Grounds $1,500
SR 8160.4.400.653 Repairs—New Volvo 2 1,200
Total $2,700
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-874
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled .. ..................
.... .... .. ....
El Withdrawn
Sarah E.Nappa Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
El Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q El El
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.......
❑ Lost
2022-875
CATEGORY.• Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Acknowledges Retirement ofMichael Franco
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received notification on October 24, 2022 from the NYS
Retirement System concerning the retirement of Michael Franco effective January 3, 2023 and
has forwarded the same notification on October 24, 2022 to the Fishers Island Ferry District, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold is required to approve the retirement of
employees of the Fishers Island Ferry District, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the
retirement of Michael Franco from the position of Marine Mechanic of the Fishers Island
Ferry District effective January 3, 2023.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-875
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated Greg Doroski Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Brian O.Mealy Voter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-876
CATEGORY.• Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Accepts Resignation of Christopher Witczak
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Christopher Witczak from the position of Full Time Public Safety Dispatcher I for the
Police Department effective December 8, 2022.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-876
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated ...............
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled .. .. .... ..... .... ...................
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-877
CATEGORY.° Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Retirement Resolution for Elected Officials
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Southold approved Resolution 2022-614 on July 19,
2022 establishing the standard workday for the Town Assessor position and the days to be
reported for Assessors Sanders and Webster,
Whereas, the current duties and days to be reported as calculated by the most recent record of
activities indicates that the same days should have been reported in their previous record of
activities, therefore
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It is resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes any and all adjustments to
be made with the NYS Retirements stem for said employees.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-877
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Seconder ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-878
CATEGORY.• Contracts, Lease &Agreements
DEPARTMENT. Engineering
Change Order#1 W/L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. -Drainage Surveying
Financial Impact:
There is sufficient existing budget in K8540.2.100.150 to cover this change order
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves Change Order#1
to the contract for Drainage Surveying with L.K. McLean Associates, P.C. in the net amount of
$2,010.00, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-878
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn
Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ El El�......
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ El ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy 11 M 11 ov 11 er Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ El El
El Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-879
CATEGORY.• Budget Modification
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DEPARTMENT. Engineering
2022 Budget Modification- FISD
Financial Impact:
Increase Fishers Island Sewer District Budget
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby increases and modifies the
2022 Fishers Island Sewer District Budget as follows:
Increase Revenues:
SS2.5990.00 APPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE $ 7,000
Increase Appropriations:
SS2.8120.4.400.300 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE/REPAIR $ 7,000
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-879
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa___ Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-880
CATEGORY.• Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Recreation
Attend Eastern Suffolk Recreation Supervisor Meeting
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants
permission to Recreation Supervisor Janet Douglass to attend the Recreation
Directors Roundtable meeting tentatively scheduled for November 16, 2022, at a
restaurant, to be determined, in Eastern Suffolk. All expenses to be a legal charge
to the 2022 Recreation Department budget, meetings and seminars,
A.7020.4.600.200.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-880
0 Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
El Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Sarah E.Nappa Voter .10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Greg Doroski Seconder 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Brian O.Mealy Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-881
CATEGORY.• Advertise
DEPARTMENT. Human Resource Center
Permission to Advertise to Fill Current PT Vacancies in Senior Services Programs at the HRC.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for 1 week for the following part time positions for Senior Services
Programs at the Southold Town Human Resource Center:
- Mini Bus Driver(CDL) at the hourly rate of$19.79 for 17.5 hours per week.
- Therapeutic Activities Worker at the hourly rate of$20.64 for 17.5 hours per week.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-881
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter 0 ❑ El El
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P.Evans Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ i�'3' Pp Sup t H s Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ El El
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-882
CATEGORY.° Refund
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Clean Up Deposit Returns
WHEREAS the following groups have supplied the Town of Southold with a Clean-up Deposit
for their events and
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund be issued in
to the following:
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Name Date Received Amount
Walter Sledge 8/31/22 $250.00
Matt- Cutch Cub Scout Pack 39
PO Box 503
Mattituck, NY 11952
Bob Kuhne 5/16/22 $250.00
Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild
PO Box 392
Cutcho ue,NY 11935
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-882
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa___ Voter. Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Till Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa --Evans Mover ,.........Q....... ......❑..................❑........
.......❑......
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.
❑ Lost
2022-883
CATEGORY.• Contracts, Lease&Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
MOA Dated 10121122
Financial Impact:
agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Southold and Employee 94925 dated October
21, 2022 between CSEA Local 852, Unit 8785 and the Town of Southold and authorizes and
directs Supervisor Scott A Russell to execute said Memorandum of Agreement between the
parties.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-883
Q Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Withdrawn Brian O.Mealy Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-884
CATEGORY.• Authorize to Bid
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
2023 Yearly Town Bids
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold herebv authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for bids for the following items for 2023:
Bulk Sand for the Highway Department
Road Treatment
Milk for the Human Resource Center
Cleaning of Police Department Uniform Clothing
Scrap Tire Removal
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-884
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled ..... ..................
.... .... ............ ....
Sarah E.Nappa Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter Q El El ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ElEl❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q El ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.......
❑ Lost
2022-885
CATEGORY.• Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2022 Budget Modification- Town Board
Financial Impact:
Increase IT budget for Cloud Storage
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RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2022 General
Fund Whole Town Budget as follows:
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $2,000
Total $2,000
To:
A.1680.4.400.558 IT, Software Maintenance $2,000
Total $2,000
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-885
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Till Doherty Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-886
CATEGORY.• Organizational
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Amend Resolution 2022-16 Organizational Petty Cash
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2022-16,
adopted at the January 4, 2022 Organizational meeting to read as follows:
RESOLVED that pursuant to Section 64(1-a) of the Town Law, a petty cash fund is hereby
established in the following amounts for the following individuals:
Solid Waste Coordinator James Bunchuck 850.00
Town Clerk Denis Noncarrow 500.00
Receiver of Taxes Kelly Fogarty 500.00
Deputy Town Attorney John Burke 250.00
Supervisor Scott Russell 300.00
Justice Court Director Leanne Reilly 200.00
Chief of Police Martin Flatley 200.00
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Senior Citizen Program Supervisor Jacqui Martinez or
Director of Human Services, Karen McLaughlin 200.00
Adult Day Care Supervisor Shatina Jayne 100.00
Recreation Supervisor Janet Douglass 100.00
Building Maintenance Supervisor Timothy Abrams 100.00
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-886
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Mover ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Scott A.Russell Voter Q El El ElEl SuptHgwysAppt �.......
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-887
CATEGORY.° Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Mattituck Lions Club Halloween.Parade
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies a resolution granting
permission to the Mattituck Lions Club for its Annual Halloween Parade in Mattituck, on
Monday, October 31, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM,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-2022-887
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
El Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ El El
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
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2022-888
CATEGORY.• Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
FIFD 10124122 Meeting Resolution Ratifications
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolutions of the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners dated October 24, 2022
meetings, as follows:
FIFD
Resolution# Regarding
2022 - 171 Legal Stipulation Agreement
2022 - 173 PVA Conference
2022 - 174 Race Point Yard Package
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-888
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter Q El El
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P.Evans Voter Q....... ❑.................❑...... ❑.....
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-889
CATEGORY.° Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Jacqueline Martinez Senior Citizens Program Director
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Jacqueline
Martinez to the position of Senior Citizens Program Director effective November 3, 2022 at
a salary of$125,000.00 per annum.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-889
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
El Adopted as Amended
El Defeated Sarah E.Nappa Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Greg Doroski Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Withdrawn Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-890
CATEGORY.• Legal
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Rescind Resolidion #2022-810
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution 2022-810
adopted at the October 4, 2022 regular Town Board meeting, in its entirety, which read as
follows:
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 4th day of October, 2022, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in
relation to an Amendment to Chapter 260-8, Parking prohibited at all times" now therefor be it
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York, on the 15th
day of November, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 260-8,
Parking prohibited at all times" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2022
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 260-8, Parking
prohibited at all times".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose.
The purpose of this local law is to improve safety for pedestrians and vehicles, as well as
dealing with impacts to the public's health, safety and welfare.
11. Chapter 260 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended by removing the
struck through portions and adding the underlined portions as follows:
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§ 260-8 Parking prohibited at all times.
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited at all times in any of the following locations and at
any other location where signage indicates "no parking":
Name of Street Side Location
Horton's Lane Both From the intersection with Majors Path
West, than north to the right hand side of the
Town Beach Parking Lot entrance.
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-2022-890
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled .... .
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder El El El ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Mover El ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-891
CATEGORY.• Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
PH 11115 4:30 Pm-LL Chap 189 260 McCabes
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 1st day of November, 2022, a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 189, Parking, and Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic in
connection with Parking on North Sea Drive and Hortons Lane in the hamlet of Southold"
now, therefore,be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York, on the 15t'
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day of November, 2022 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 Amendments to Chapter 189,
Parking, and Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic in connection with Parking on North Sea
Drive and Hortons Lane in the hamlet of Southold" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2022
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 189, Parking,
and Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic in connection with Parking on North Sea Drive and
Hortons Lane in the hamlet of Southold."
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to improve safety for emergency vehicles,pedestrian and
passenger vehicles, as well as dealing with impacts to the public's health, safety and welfare
resulting from vehicles parking and standing on a portion of North Sea Drive in the hamlet of
Southold.
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words as follows:
CHAPTER 189 - Parking
§189-2 Designation of areas requiring parking permits.
B. The following road end areas are hereby designated as Town of Southold "Parking by
Southold Town Permit Only" area:
(22)North Sea Drive, Long Island Sound, Southold, along bath the south side from the
intersection with Horton's Lane west for a distance of 820 feet.
CHAPTER 260 - Vehicles and Traffic
§260-8 Parking prohibited at all times.
Hortons Lane East In Southold, from the intersection with Soundview
Avenue northwesterly to the terminus of Hortons Lane
North Sea Drive North In Southold, from the exit of the McCabe's Beach Parking
Lot southwesterly to the terminus of Hortons Lane
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
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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-2022-891
El Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt
Greg Doroski Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.
❑ Lost
2022-892
CATEGORY.° Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Amend Resolution Number 2022-468
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution Number
2022-468 to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received notification on September 5, 2022 from the
NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Christopher Newell effective November 2,
2022 and has forwarded the same notification on October 20, 2022 to the Fishers Island Ferry
District, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold is required to approve the retirement of
employees of the Fishers Island Ferry District,now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the
retirement of Christopher Newell from the position of Ferry Captain of the Fishers Island
Ferry District effective November 2, 2022.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-892
0 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated Greg Doroski Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Tabled Brian O.Mealy Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt H�vys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-893
CATEGORY.• Employment-FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Approve Resolution Number 2022-172
Whereas Captain Christopher Newell wishes to change his working status from full-time to part-time;
and
Therefore it is RESOLVED that effective November 2, 2022 Christopher Newell has retired from his full-
time Captain FIFD) position and on November 3, 2022 is appointed as a part-time Captain (FIFD) at his
current rate.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-893
0 Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
Sarah E.Nappa Seconder 0 ❑ El El
❑ Withdrawn ... ... ....
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter 0 El ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
Jill Doherty Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-894
CATEGORY.° Legal
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
PH 11115 4:30 Pm LL Chapter 189 260 Duck Pond
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 1st day of November, 2022, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in
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relation to Amendments to Chapter 189, Parking and Chapter 260,Vehicles and Traffic, in
connection with Parking on Duck Pond Road in the hamlet of Cutchogue" now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York, on the 15th
day of November, 2022 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 Amendments to Chapter 189,
Parking and Chapter 260,Vehicles and Traffic,in connection with Parking on Duck Pond
Road in the hamlet of Cutchogue" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2022
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 189, Parking
and Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic, in connection with Parking on Duck Pond Road in
the hamlet of Cutchogue"
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to improve safety for emergency vehicles,pedestrian and
passenger vehicles, as well as dealing with impacts to the public's health, safety and welfare
resulting from vehicles parking and standing on a portion of Duck Pond Road in the hamlet of
Cutchogue.
II. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding
the underlined words as follows:
CHAPTER 189 - Parking
§189-2 Designation of areas requiring parking permits.
B. The following road end areas are hereby designated as Town of Southold "Parking by
Southold Town Permit Only" area:
(56) Dttek Pend Read, hang island > Gutehogue,
along both sides f+offl the guafdfail at t
CHAPTER 260 - Vehicle and Traffic
§ 260-8 Parking prohibited at all times.
Duck Pond Road Both Sides In Cutchogue, from the guardrail at the northerly terminus
southerly for a distance of 400 feet
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§ 260-9 Parking prohibited during certain hours.
at the nat4hefly tetffliftuR
„t-he-Fly f r a disc nee f 400 feet
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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-2022-894
❑ Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
Sarah E.Nappa Mover
El Withdrawn El El El El
Greg
❑ Supervisor's Appt Doroski Voter Q ❑ El ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter Q ❑ El ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-895
CATEGORY.° Employment- Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
NYS Employees Retirement System
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby establishes the following as
standard workdays for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked
to the New York State and the Local Employees' Retirement System based on the record of
activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body:
Title Name Term Begins/Ends I Participates I Days/ Tier 1 Not
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Standard in Employer's Months (Check Submitted
Work Time (based on only if (Check box if
Day Keeping Records member no record of
(Hrs/day System(Y/N) of is in Tier activities
Activities) 1) completed or
timekeeping
system)
Town Board Council Member Greg Doroski 6 1/l/2022-12/31/25 N 8.61
Town Board Council Member Brian Mealy 6 1/l/2022-12/31/25 N 6.61
Supervisor Scott Russell 6 1/l/2020-12/31/23 N
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said standard is being established to meet the accounting
requirements of the New York State Employees Retirement System for calculation of retirement
benefits, and BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to send a certified copy of this
resolution to the New York State Employees Retirement System.
I, Denis Nonearrow, Town Clerk of the governing board of the Town of Southold of the State of New
York, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original resolution passed by such
board, at a legally convened meeting held on the Vt day of November 2022 on file as part of the minutes
of such meeting, and that the same is a true copy thereof and the whole of such original.
I further certify that the full board, consists of six (6) members, and the six (6) of such members were
present at such meeting and the six (6)of such members vote in favor of the above resolution.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Southold, on this 1"
day of November 2022.
SEAL
Denis Noncarrow
Town Clerk
Town of Southold
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-895
❑ Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Sarah E.Nappa Voter io ❑ ❑ ❑
El Tabled
Greg Doroski Seconder Q El El El�.
Rl Withdrawn Brian O.Mealy Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P.Evans Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Scott A.Russell Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-896
CATEGORY.• Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
2022 Budget Modification- Capital(Highway)
Financial Impact:
Apprpriate Highway fund balance and establish a capital project for the purchase of a payloader
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to establish and fund a capital
project to purchase a payloader for the Highway Department, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget
items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends the 2022 Highway
Fund and Capital Budgets as follows:
Increase Revenues:
DB.5990.00 Appropriated Fund Balance $225,000
Total $225,000
Increase Appropriations:
DB.9901.9.000.100 Interf ind Transfers, Transfer to Capital $225,000
Total $225,000
Capital Project Name: Hh!hway Payloader
Financing Method: Transfer from the Highway Fund
Increase Revenues:
H.5031.98 Interfund Transfers, Highway Equipment $225,000
Total $225,000
Increase Expenditures:
H.5130.2.300.400 Highway Payloader $225,000
Total $225,000
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-896
Q Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Sarah E.Nappa Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
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❑ Defeated Greg Doroski Seconder 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Brian O.Mealy Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Jill Doherty Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supeivisor's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded
❑ Town Clerk's Appt
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
2022-897
CATEGORY.• Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT. Town Attorney
PH 11129 7:01 Pm - Chapter 144 Fire Prevention &Building Code
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 1st day of November, 2022, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in
relation to an Amendment to Chapter 144, Fire Prevention and Building Code
Administration,in connection with Updates to the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention and Building Code Administration and Enforcement Law " now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York, on the 29t'
day of November, 2022 at 7:01 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Amendment
to Chapter 144, Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration, in connection with
Updates to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Administration and Enforcement Law" which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2022
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Amendment to
Chapter 144, Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration, in connection with
Updates to the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code
Administration and Enforcement Law"
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose
The Purpose of the amendment is to improve safety for building projects within the Town of
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Southold, as well as dealing with impacts to the public's health, safety and welfare resulting
from the same.
Il. Amendment.
The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding
the underlined words as follows:
§ 144-1 - Title.
This chapter shall be known as the "Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code Administration
and Enforcement Law."
§ 144-2 - Purpose.
Article 18 of the Executive Law, as added by Chapter 707 of the Laws of 1981, provides for the
preparation of a Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Uniform Code), which shall take
effect on January 1, 1984, and the State Energy Conservation Construction Code (the Energy
Code), which shall take effect on January 1, 2007, and which every local government shall
administer and enforce on and after such date. it is the ptifpese e t This chapter to provides for
the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Code it the Town a
of the New York State 14nifafm Fire Prevention and BuildingCode ode (the Uniform Code) and the
State Energy Conservation Construction Code(the Energy Code) in this Town of Southold. This
chapter is adopted pursuant to section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law.
Except as otherwise provided in the Uniform Code, the Energy Code other state law, or other
section of this chapter, all buildings, structures, and premises, regardless of use or occupancy, are
subject to the provisions this chapter.
§ 144-3 - Administration and enforcement officers designated; definitions.
A. It shall be the duty of the Building Inspectors (hereinafter referred to as the 'Building
Inspector") to administer and enforce the Uniform Code and the Energy Code and the
provisions of this chapter.
B. In addition to the inspectors, as provided by Subsection A of this section, the Town
Board may appoint one Assistant Inspector for each of the fire districts in the Town, who
shall be recommended by the respective Board of Fire Commissioners. Such Assistant
Inspectors shall serve for a term of one year or at the pleasure of the Town Board.
Assistant Inspectors shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their
actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties within the
appropriations made therefor by the Town Board. Such Assistant Inspectors shall not
have enforcement powers, their duties being limited to conducting periodic inspections
for compliance with the fire prevention provisions (Chapter C) of the Uniform Code and
the Energy Code. Assistant Inspectors shall have the same right to enter and inspect
buildings and premises as conferred upon the Building Inspector.
C. For this chapter, the term 'Building Inspector" shall include and refer to:
(1) Building Inspectors of the Town of Southold;
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(2) The Director of Code Enforcement of the Town of Southold;
(3) The Engineer Inspector of the Town of Southold;
(4) Building Permits Examiner;
(5) Fire Inspector; and
(6) All Code Enforcement Officers.
D. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this
chapter, have the meanings as herein defined. Any word or term not noted below shall be
used with a meaning as defined in Webster's Third International Dictionary of the English
Language, unabridged(or latest edition).
ASSEMBLY AREA - An area in any building, or in any portion of a building, that is
primarily used or intended to be used for gathering fifty or more persons for uses
including, but not limited to, amusement, athletic, entertainment, social, or other
recreational functions; patriotic,political, civic, educational, or religious functions; food
or drink consumption; awaitingtransportation;ransportation; or similar purposes.
BUILDING PERMIT - A building permit, construction permit, demolition permit, or
other permit that authorizes the performance of work. The term`Building Permit" shall
also include a Building Permit which is renewed, amended, or extended pursuant to any
provision of this chapter.
CANOPY See "tent."
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE- A document issued by the Town of Southold
stating that work was done in compliance with approved construction documents and the
Codes.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY- A document issued by the Town of Southold
certifying that the building or structure, or portion thereof, complies with the approved
construction documents that have been submitted to, and approved by the Town of
Southold, and indicating that the building or structure, or portion thereof, is in a condition
suitable for occupancy.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER- The Code Enforcement Officer appointed pursuant
to subdivision (b) of section 144-3 of this chapter.
CODE ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL - The Code Enforcement Officer and all
Inspectors.
CODES - The Uniform Code and Energy Code.
ENERGY CODE - The State Energy Gonsefvation Ganstmetion Code, as etiff en"
e ffee+ and s he feaf4e-. ,,w,ende,a The New York State Energy Conservation Construction
Code adopted pursuant to Article 11 of the Energy Law.
FCNYS - The 2020 Fire Code of New York State as currently incorporated by reference
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in 19 NYCRR Part 1225.
FIRE SAFETY AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION- An inspection
performed to determine compliance with the applicable provisions of 19 NYCRR Part
1225 and the publications incorporated therein by reference and the applicable provisions
of 19 NYCRR Part 1226 and the publications incorporated therein by reference.
HAZARDOUS PRODUCTION MATERIALS - A solid, liquid, or gas associated with
semiconductor manufacturing that has a degree-of-hazard rating in health, flammability,
or instability of Class 3 or 4, as ranked by NFPA 704 (Standard Systems for
Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emery Response), and which is used
directly in research, laboratory, or production processes which have, as their end product,
materials that are not hazardous.
INSPECTOR-An inspector appointed pursuant to subdivision (d) of section 144-3 of
this chapter.
MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES - Vehicles that contain cooking
equipment that produces smoke or grease-laden vapors for the purpose of preparing and
serving food to the public. Vehicles intended for private recreation shall not be
considered mobile food preparation vehicles.
OPERATING PERMIT - A permit issued pursuant to section 10 of this chapter. The term
"Operating Permit" shall also include an Operating Permit which is renewed, amended,
or extended pursuant to any provision of this chapter.
ORDER TO REMEDY - An order issued by the Building Inspector pursuant to
subdivision (a) of section 17 of this chapter.
PERMIT HOLDER- The person to whom a building permit has been issued.
PERSON - An individual, corporation, limited-liability company, partnership, limited
partnership,business trust, estate, trust, association, or any other legal or commercial
entity of any kind or description.
PMCNYS - The 2020 Property Maintenance Code of New York State as currently
incorporated by reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1226.
RCNYS - The 2020 Residential Code of New York State as currently, i�rporated by
reference in 19 NYCRR Part 1220.
REPAIR - The reconstruction, replacement, or renewal of any part of an existing building
for the purpose of its maintenance or to correct damage.
SOLAR POWER FAST TRACK PROGRAM -A program to expedite all applications
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for standard installations of solar electric and solar hot water energy systems on
residential buildings and legal accessory structures on residential property as developed
by Long Island Unified Solar Permitting Initiative.
STANDARD INSTALLATION - Those installations that meet the following criteria, and
any subsequent amendment thereto:
(1) Are not subject to architectural review or review by the Architectural Review
Board or Landmark Preservation Commission;
(2) Are proposed for installation on a roof with a single layer of roof covering;
(3) Are to be flush-mounted parallel to the roof surface and no more than six inches
above the surface;
(4) Have an eighteen-inch clearing at the roof ridge and an eighteen-inch clearing
path to the ridge;
(5) Create a roof load of no more than five pounds per square foot for photovoltaic
(PV) and six pounds per square foot for residential solar hot water(RSHW);
(6) Be installed by LIPA-authorized contractors;
(7) Use PV panels that have been certified by a nationally-recognized testing
laboratory as meeting the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
Standard 1703 and inverters must be on a list of New York State Public Service
Commission type tested inverters which are tested by UL or other nationally
recognized laboratories to conform with UL 1741;
(8) Use RSHW equipment that has been certified by the Solar Rating and
Certification Corporation under its OG-100 standard for solar collectors;
(9) Use other equipment such as modules, combiner boxes and a mounting system
that have been approved for public use; and
(10) Be in full compliance with all current National Electrical Code (NEC)
requirements.
STOP WORK ORDER- An order issued pursuant to section 6 of this chapter.
SUGARHOUSE- A building used, in whole or in part, for the collection, storage, or
processingof sap into maple sip and/or maple sugar.
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY -A certificate issued pursuant to
subdivision (d) of section 7 of this chapter.
TENT - A structure, enclosure or shelter, including structures open without sidewalls or
sidewalls that drop on 75% or more of the perimeter, constructed of fabric or pliable
material supported by any manner except by air or the contents it protects.
TOWN- The Town of Southold.
UNIFORM CODE -The New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code,
Subchapter A of Chapter XXXIII of Title 19 of the NYCRR, adopted pursuant to Article
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18 of the Executive Law.
§ 144-4 - Conflicts with other regulations.
Where the provisions of this chapter conflict with or impose a different requirement than any
other provision of the Southold Town Code, or any rule or regulation adopted thereunder, the
provision which establishes the higher standard or requirement shall govern.
§ 144-5 - Powers and duties of Building Inspector.
A. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, ordinance or regulation, or except as
herein otherwise provided, the Building Inspector shall administer and enforce all the
provisions of the Uniform Code and Energy Code and regulations applicable to the
construction, alteration, repair, removal and demolition of buildings and structures, and
the installation and use of materials and equipment therein, and the location, use,
occupancy and maintenance thereof.
B. The Building Inspector shall receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications and
issue permits for the erection, alteration, removal and demolition of buildings or
structures or parts thereof and shall examine the premises for which such applications
have been received or such permits have been issued, for the purpose of ensuring
compliance with the Uniform Code, Energy Code and other laws, ordinances and
regulations governing building construction.
C. The Building Inspector shall conduct construction inspections, inspections to be made
prior to the issuance of certificates of occupancy, fire safety and property maintenance
inspections, inspections incidental to the investigation of complaints, and all other
inspections required or permitted under any provision of this chapter, shall administer
and enforce all the provisions of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, and this chapter
and shall have the following_powers and duties:
(1) to receive, review, and approve or disapprove applications for Building Permits,
Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance, Temporary Certificates of
Occupancy, and Operating Permits, and the plans, specifications, and construction
documents submitted with such applications;
(2) upon approval of such applications, to issue Building Permits, Certificates of
Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance, Temporary Certificates of Occupancy,
and Operating Permits, and to include in terms and conditions as the Building
Inspector may determine to be appropriate Building Permits, Certificates of
Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance, Temporary Certificates of Occupancy,
and Operating Permits,
(3) to conduct construction inspections; inspections to be made prior to the issuance
of Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance, Temporary Certificates
of Occupancy, and Operating Permits; fire safetyproperty maintenance
inspections; inspections incidental to the investigation of complaints; and all other
inspections required or permitted under any provision of this chapter;
{4}fAhTo issue stop-work orders;
{�L�LTo review and investigate complaints;
(6) to issue orders pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 17 (Violations) of this local
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law,
(3)GLTo maintain records;
k+L8LTo collect fees as set by the Town Board of the Town of Southold;
(-5)ITo pursue administrative enforcement actions and proceedings;
(4) 10 In consultation with this Town's attorney, to pursue such legal actions and
proceedings as may be necessary to enforce the Uniform Code, the Energy Code,
and this chapter, or to abate or correct conditions not in compliance with the
Uniform Code, the Energy Code or this chapter; and
(-7) 11 To exercise all other powers and fulfill all other duties conferred upon the
Building Inspector by this chapter.
D. The Building Inspector shall possess background experience related to building
construction or fire prevention and shall, within the time prescribed by law, obtain such
basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training, and other training as the
State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and shall obtain
certification from the State Fire Administrator pursuant to the Executive Law and the
regulations promulgated thereunder.
E. In the event that the Building Inspector is unable to serve as such for any reason, another
individual shall be appointed by the Town Board to serve as a Building Inspector, during
the term of their appointment, exercise all powers and fulfill all duties conferred upon the
Building Inspector by this chapter.
F. One or more Inspectors may be appointed by the Town Board to act under the
supervision and direction of the Building Inspectors and to assist the Building Inspectors
in the exercise of the powers and fulfillment of the duties conferred upon the Building
Inspectors by this chapter. Each Inspector shall, within the time prescribed by law,
obtain such basic training, in-service training, advanced in-service training, and other
training as the State of New York shall require for code enforcement personnel, and each
Inspector shall obtain certification from the Department of State pursuant to the
Executive Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
G. The compensation for the Building Inspectors shall be fixed from time to time by the
Town Board of this Town of Southold by resolution or collective bargaining agreement
as applicable.
L—H. Whenever the same may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance with the
provisions of applicable laws, ordinances or regulations covering building construction,
the Building Inspector may require the performance of tests in the field by experienced,
professional persons or by accredited and authoritative testing laboratories or service
bureaus or agencies.
F—I. The Building Inspector shall keep permanent, official records of all transactions and
activities conducted by him, including records of:
(1) All applications received,reviewed and approved or denied;
(2) All plans, specifications and construction documents approved;
(3) All building permits, certificates of occupancy, and stop-work orders issued;
(4) All inspections and tests performed;
(5) All statements and reports issued;
(6) All complaints received;
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(7) All investigations conducted;
(8) All fees charged and collected.
J. The Building Inspector shall keep permanent official records of all transactions and
activities conducted by all Building and Code Enforcement Personnel, including records
of:
(a) all applications received, reviewed and approved or denied;
(b) all plans, specifications and construction documents approved;
(c) all Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Certificates of Compliance,
Temporary Certificates, Stop Work Orders, and Operating Permits issued;
(d) all inspections and tests performed;
(e) all statements and reports issued;
(f) all complaints received;
(g) all investigations conducted;
(h) all condition assessment reports received;
(i) all fees charged and collected; and
(i) all other features and activities specified in or contemplated by sections 4 through
14, inclusive, of this chapter.
All such records shall be public records open for public inspection during normal
business hours. All plans and records pertaining to buildings or structures, or
appurtenances thereto, shall be retained for at least the minimum time period so required
by State law and regulation.
K. G� All such records shall be public records open for public inspection during normal
business hours. All plans and records pertaining to buildings or structures, or
appurtenances thereto, shall be retained for at least the minimum time period so required
by state law and regulation.
L.44-. Program review and reporting.
(1) The Building Inspector shall, as directed, submit to the Town Board a written
report and summary of all business conducted by him, including permits and
certificates issued, fees collected, orders and notices promulgated, inspections and
tests made and appeals or litigation pending.
(2) The Building Inspector shall, annually, submit to the Secretary of State, on behalf
of this Town, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, a report of the
activities of this Town, relative to administration and enforcement of the Uniform
Code.
(3) The Building Inspector shall, upon request of the New York State Department of
State,provide to the New York State Department of State, from the records and
related materials in this Town is required to maintain, excerpts, summaries,
tabulations, statistics and other information and accounts of the activities of this
Town in connection with administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code.
(4) The Building Inspector shall annually submit to the Town Board of this Town of
Southold a written report and summary of all business conducted by the Building
Inspector and its staff, including a report and summary of all transactions and
activities described in section 14 (Record Keeping) of this chapter and a report
and summary of all appeals or litigation_ pending or concluded.
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(5) The Building Inspector shall annually submit to the Secretary of State, on behalf
of this Town of Southold, on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, a report
of the activities of this Town of Southold relative to administration and
enforcement of the Uniform Code.
(6) The Building Inspector shall, upon request of the New York State Department of
State,provide to the New York State Department of State, true and complete
copies of the records and related materials this Town of Southold is required to
maintain; true and complete copies of such portion of such records and related
materials as may be requested by the Department of State; and/or such excerpts,
summaries, tabulations, statistics, and other information and accounts of its
activities in connection with administration and enforcement of the Uniform Code
and/or Energy Code as ma.. b�quested by the Department of State.
M.-h The Building Inspector shall review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the
existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with the Uniform Code, the
Energy Code, this chapter, or any other law or regulation adopted for administration and
enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code. The process for responding to a
complaint shall include such of the following steps as the Building Inspector may deem
appropriate:
(1) Performing an inspection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in
violation, and documenting the results of such inspection;
(2) If a violation is found to exist, providing the owner of the affected property and
any other person who may be responsible for the violation with notice of the
violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise
proceeding in a manner which violates this chapter of the Code;
(3) If appropriate, issuing a stop-work order;
(4) If a violation which was found to exist is abated or corrected,performing an
inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated or corrected, preparing a
final written report reflecting such abatement or correction, and filing such report
with the complaint.
§ 144-6 - Inspections required.
A. Construction inspections
(1) Work to remain accessible and exposed. Work shall remain accessible and
exposed until inspected and accepted by the Building Inspector or
by an Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector. The Permit Holder shall
notify the Building Inspector when any element of work described in subsection
A(2) of this section is ready for inspection.
(2) Elements of work to be inspected. The following elements of the construction
process shall be inspected, where applicable:
(a) Work site prior to the issuance of a Building Permit;
(b) Footing and foundation;
(c) Preparation for concrete slab;
(d) Framing;
(e) Structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire-protection, and other
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similar service systems of the building;
(-e)Lf Building systems, including underground and rough-in
(4)fg) Fire resistant construction;
(g)Lh) Fire resistant penetrations;
{-h) Solid fuel burning heating appliances, chimneys, flues, or gas vents;
(4)W Eret:gy Code ,.,,,,-,,.liar -e Inspections required to demonstrate Energy
Code compliance, including but not limited to insulation, fenestration, air
leakage, system controls,mechanical equipment size, and, where required,
minimum fan efficiencies,programmable thermostats, energy recover,
whole-house ventilation, plumbing heat traps, and high-performance
lighting and controls;
(k) Installation, connection, and assembly of factor manufactured buildings
and manufactured homes; and
(j)(D A final inspection after all work authorized by the Building Permit has
been completed.
(3) Remote inspections. At the discretion of the Building Inspector or Inspector
authorized to perform construction inspections, a remote inspection may be
performed in lieu of an in-person inspection when, in the opinion of the Building
Inspector or such authorized Inspector, the remote inspection can be performed to
the same level and quality as an in-person inspection and the remote inspection
shows to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector or by such authorized Inspector
that the elements of the construction process conform with the applicable
requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code. Should a remote inspection
not afford the Building Inspector or such authorized Inspector sufficient
information to make a determination, an in-person inspection shall be performed.
(-3-)L4) Inspection results. After inspection, the work or a portion thereof shall be
noted as satisfactory as completed, or the permit holder shall be notified as to the
manner in which the work fails to comply with the Uniform Code or Enemy
Code, including a citation to the specific code provision or provisions that have
not been met. Work not in compliance with any applicable provision of the
Uniform Code or Energy Code shall remain exposed until such work shall have
been brought into compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code
and the Energy Code, reinspected, and found satisfactory as completed.
(5) FEE. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set
forth in section 18 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time of
each inspection performed pursuant to this section.
B. Firesafety and property maintenance inspections.
(1) Inspections required. Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of
buildings and structures shall be performed by the Building Inspector at the
following intervals:
(a) Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of buildings or structures
which contain an area of public assembly shall be performed at least once
every 12 months.
(b) Firesafety and property maintenance inspections of all multiple dwellings
not included in Subsection B(1)(a), and all nonresidential buildings,
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structures, uses and occupancies not included in Subsection B(1)(a), shall
be performed at least once every 36 months.
(2) Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by Subsection B(1)
of this section, a firesafety and property maintenance inspection of any building,
structure, use, or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by
the Building Inspector at any time upon:
(a) The request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized
agent of such owner;
(b) Receipt by the Building Inspector of a written statement alleging that
conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or
Energy Code exist; or
(c) Receipt by the Building Inspector of any other information, reasonably
believed by the Building Inspector to be reliable, giving rise to reasonable
cause to believe that conditions or activities failing to comply with the
Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; provided, however, that nothing in
this subsection shall be construed as permitting an inspection under any
circumstances under which a court order or warrant permitting such
inspection is required, unless such court order or warrant shall have been
obtained.
(d) OFPC inspections. Nothing in this section or in any other provision of this
chapter shall supersede, limit or impair the powers, duties and
responsibilities of the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and
Control ("OFPC") and the New York State Fire Administrator under
Executive Law § 156-e and Education Law § 807-b.
C. Inspection of tents.
(1) The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official shall perform inspections
on tents prior to the event for which the tent is to be used. Tents must comply with
all requirements of the New York State Building Code and the following
standards:
(a) Sufficient exiting to a public way.
(b) Tents over 200 square feet shall be made of flame-resistant materials. A
certificate attesting to that fact shall be available on site for inspection.
(c) All electrical supply shall be ground fault interrupted(GFI) at the source.
(d) Tent stakes shall be capped or covered in such a way to present no hazard
to the public.
(e) No cooling shall be allowed under the tent.
(f) All exiting aisles shall be maintained at a minimum of six feet wide.
(g) If the event under the tent is conducted after sunset, illuminated exit signs
and emergency exit lighting shall be provided. The lighting shall be on a
separate circuit.
(h) Guy ropes shall not pass through exit paths unless maintained more than
seven feet above grade. Tent stakes shall not be in exit paths.
(i) Fire extinguishers as required by New York State Building Code and the
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Town Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Official shall be provided.
(2) A tent permit may be revoked by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement
Official if, upon inspection, it is determined that the tent does not comply with
any of the standards set forth in § 144-6C(1) above or if the tent is used in
violation of the provisions of§ 144-8.
§ 144-7 - Cooperation with other departments.
The Building Inspector may request and shall receive, so far as may be necessary in the
discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation of the police and fire officers and all other
municipal officials exercising any jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of
buildings or the installation of equipment therein.
§ 144-8 - Building permit required; application for permit.
A. Building permit/tent permit required prior to commencement; exceptions.
(1) ,
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Building Permits Required. Except
as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) of this section, a Building Permit shall be
required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or the
Energy Code, including,but not limited to, the construction, enlargement,
alteration, improvement, removal, relocation, or demolition of any building
or structure or any portion thereof, and the installation of a solid fuel burning
heating appliance, chimney, or flue in any dwelling unit. No Person shall
commence any work for which a Building Permit is required without first having
obtained a Building Permit from the Town of Southold.
(2) Exemptions. No Building Permit shall be required for work in any of the
following categories:
(a) Necessary repairs which do not materially affect structural features.
(b) Alterations to existing buildings, provided that the alterations:
[1] Cost less than $10,000;
[2] Do not materially affect structural features;
[3] Do not affect firesafety features such as smoke detectors,
sprinklers, required fire separations and exits;
[4] Do not involve the installation of electrical systems; and
[5] Do not include the installation of solid-fuel-burning heating
appliances and associated chimneys and flues.
(c) Construction or installation of one-story detached structures associated
with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses) which are used for tool and storage sheds,playhouses or
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similar uses,provided the gross floor area does not exceed 100 square
feet;
(d) Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a
one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses);
(e) Installation of swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family
dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) where such
pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are
installed entirely above ground;
(f) Installation of fences which are not part of an enclosure surrounding a
swimming pool;
(g) Construction of retaining walls, unless such walls support a surcharge or
impound Class I, II, or IIIA liquids;
(h) Construction of temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery;
(i) Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or
two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
(j) Installation of partitions or movable cases less than five feet nine inches in
height;
(k) Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work;
(1) Installation of listed portable electrical,plumbing, heating, ventilation or
cooling equipment or appliances;
(m) Replacement of any equipment, provided the replacement does not alter
the equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment's
original specifications; or
(n) Repairs, provided that such repairs do not involve:
[1] The removal or cutting away of a load-bearing wall,partition, or
portion thereof, or of any structural beam or load-bearing
component;
[2] The removal or change of any required means of egress, or the
rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which affects
egress;
[3] The enlargement, alteration, replacement or relocation of any
building system; or
[4] The removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system
for any period of time.
(o) Construction or installation of one-story detached structures associated
with one- or two-family dwellings or multiple single-family dwellings
(townhouses), which are used for tool and storage sheds, playhouses, or
similar uses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 144 square
feet;
(p) Construction of temporary sets and scenery associated with motion
picture, television, and theater uses;
(q) Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or
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two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses
(r) Installation of partitions or movable cases less than 5'-9" in hei hg_t;
(s) Painting wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work;
(t) Installation of listed portable electrical,plumbing,heating, ventilation or
cooling equipment or appliances;
(u) Replacement of any equipment provided the replacement does not alter the
equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment's original
specifications; or
(v) Repairs, provided that the work does not have an impact on fire and life
safety, such as (i) any part of the structural system; (ii) the required means
of egress; or (iii) the fire protection system or the removal from service of
any part of the fire protection system for any period of time.
(2) No tent shall be erected on any property, except properties wherein the primary
use is a single-family dwelling, unless a permit has been issued by the Building
Department. Tents may be erected for protection from the elements for special
events or for temporary activities that are a permitted use of the premises in
accordance with the Town Code and the approved site plan for the premises,
subject to the following standards:
(a) Tents should be removed as promptly as possible after the event has
concluded.
(b) The duration of a tent permit shall be determined by the Building
Inspector or Code Enforcement Official, up to a maximum duration of 30
days.
(c) A tent permit shall not issue if the parcel has an open building permit or is
the subject of a pending site plan review or the property is subject to
pending Town Code violation(s).
(d) A permit is required from the State of New York for tents with an
occupancy of 300 or more unless owned, leased, or operated by a bona
fide religious, charitable, educational, fraternal, service, veteran, or
volunteer fire organization.
(3) Exemption not deemed authorization to perform non-compliant work. The
exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work in any
category set forth in subdivision A(1) of this section shall not be deemed an
authorization for work to be performed in violation of the Uniform Code or the
Energy Code. All work, structures and buildings must comply with the provisions
of Chapter 280, Zoning, of the Southold Town Code.
B. Any building permit issued in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be null and
void and of no effect without the necessity for any proceedings, revocations or
nullification thereof, and any work undertaken or use established pursuant to the
issuance of a permit in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be invalid.
G. Applioations.
(1) Evefy appSieatio Tfaf a building permit shall be LTV in wfrtifiR, on a ,ef:l*
provided by of othefwise aeeeptable to the Building lnspeeter-. The appliea4ion
shall be signed by the ewneF oF aii authefized agent of the owne-F and eofAaia the
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rf n,.atier ra a,.,.tiffier+ ion:
if aft existing btfilding, exeept in the ease of the alter-atiefts of a builditig
(b ) The section,leek afid lot m ., be s, if any, as theyappear- offlatest tcwE
ems.
(e) The exaet size—and eeat o s o the ! t of the proposebuilding-Of
existing buildings on the sai:ne let.
tf
(f) The existing and inteiided use of all buildifigs, existiiig of pfe-pased, the
use of land and the iitiffibef of dwelling tH14s the buildifig is designed to
(g) Stie , + p , r-aphie , +tie,. ;, w, +; With —Ar to thp.building, the lot
is not on an approved subdivision map shall be aeeempa-nied by a eei4ified
abstfaet of fifle issued by a title eefftpany w-hieh shall show siiigle aii-d
.
stibseqttefitr-ev4e aad appfoval-by the Town of Southold at:l of
ate€-s the Zoning afd of Appeals, the Planning Boafd, the
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be fet-tiffied to the applieaftt to be kept at the wefk site. Hewevei�,�
that a buildifig pefmit will be issued. Wof4 shall not be eemmeneed wit.d.
l ,„less a 1.,,ildi ig permit: issued,
,1o,umments .a4ieh were „1.m ttv,l with aff d aeeepted as, at4 ,file
stage.of afehiteet and aeeafftpanied by an affi&k,it stpAifig that the plans and
speeifieations eamply with the U+44m Code and Energy Gade, to verify that
beth the plans and the. 6so-44-st-rue-tio-44- eomply with the high wind load
(3� -A pplieations fof sta*dafd installations of solaf: enefgy systems shall be made an
appliefft,
subjeet to appfoval by the Planning F. No btiflding pefmit shall be isstied for-any btfilding whefe!he site plan of stiek btfilding is-
&Eeept in eonfo.F+Hit�,with the plans appf
by said Beafd,
F. No building pefmit shall be issued fef a building in any distfict whefe stieh us i
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H. The building pefmit appheafien and all suppefting doeffffientafien shall be made in
eapy of all filed deettffleftts to the applieafi4.
> in wfitifig,
the &Aefisia
until such survey is
approved by the Building Inspector.
C. Applications for Building Permits. Applications for a Building Permit shall be made in
writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector. The
application shall be signedy the owner of the property where the work is to be
performed or an authorized agent of the owner. The application shall include such
information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to permit a determination by the
Building Inspector that the intended work complies with all applicable requirements of
the Uniform Code and the Energy Code. The application shall include or be accompanied
by the following information and documentation:
(1) a description of the location, nature, extent, and scope of the proposed work;
(2) the tax map number and the street address of any affected building or structure;
(3) the occupancy classification of any affected building or structure;
(4) where applicable, a statement of special inspections prepared in accordance with
the provisions of the Uniform Code; and
(5) at least 2 sets of construction documents (drawings and/or specifications) which
(a) describe the location, nature, extent, and scope of the proposed work;
(b) show that the proposed work will conform to the applicable provisions of
the Codes;
(c) show the location, construction, size, and character of all portions of the
means of egress,
(d) show a representation of the building thermal envelope;
(e) show structural information including but not limited to braced wall
designs, the size, section, and relative locations of structural members,
design loads, and other pertinent structural information;
(f) show the proposed structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire-
protection, and other service systems of the building;
(g) include a written statement indicating compliance with the Energy Code,
(h) include a site plan, drawn to scale and drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundary survey, showing the size and location of new
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construction and existing structures and appurtenances on the site,
distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the Proposed
finished grades, and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and
design flood elevations, and
(i) evidence that the documents were prepared by a licensed and registered
architect in accordance with Article 147 of the New York State Education
Law or a licensed and registered professional engineer in accordance with
Article 145 of the New York State Education Law and practice guidelines,
including but not limited to the design professional's seal which clearly
and legibly shows both the design professional's name and license number
and is signedy the design professional whose name appears on the seal
in such a manner that neither the name nor the number is obscured in any
way, the design professional's registration expiration date, the design
professional's firm name (if not a sole practitioner), and, if the documents
are submitted by a professional engineering firm and not a sole
practitioner professional engineer, the firm's Certificate of Authorization
number.
(6) Construction documents. Construction documents will not be accepted as part of
an application for a Building Permit unless the,, spy the requirements set forth
in paragrgph(5) of subdivision (d) of this section. Construction documents which
are accepted as part of the application for a Building Permit shall be marked as
accepted by the Building Inspector in writing or by stamp, or in the case of
electronic media, an electronic marking. One set of the accepted construction
documents shall be retained by the Building_ Inspector, and one set of the accepted
construction documents shall be returned to the applicant to be kept at the work-
site so as to be available for use by the Code Enforcement Personnel. However,
the return of a set of accepted construction documents to the applicant shall not be
construed as authorization to commence work, nor as an indication that a Building
Permit will be issued. Work shall not be commenced until and unless a Building
Permit is issued.
(7) Issuance of Building Permits. An application for a Building Permit shall be
examined to ascertain whether the proposed work is in compliance with the
applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code. The Building
Inspector shall issue a Building Permit if the proposed work is in compliance with
the applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and Energy Code.
(8) Building Permits to be displayed. Building permits shall be visibly displayed at
the work site and shall remain visible until the authorized work has been
completed.
(9) Work to be in accordance with construction documents. All work shall be
performed in accordance with the construction documents which were submitted
with and accepted as part of the application for the Building Permit. The Building
Permit shall contain such a directive. The Permit Holder shall immediately notify
the Building Inspector of any change occurring the course of the work. The
Building Permit shall contain such a directive. If the Building Inspector
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determines that such change warrants a new or amended Buildin.-Permit, such
change shall not be made until and unless a new or amended BuildingPermit
ermit
reflecting such change is issued.
(10) Time limits. Building Permits shall become invalid unless the authorized work is
commenced within 6 months followinz the date of issuance. Building Permits
shall expire 12 months after the date of issuance. A Building Permit which has
become invalid or which has expired pursuant to this subdivision may be renewed
Mon application by the Permit Holder,payment of the applicable fee, and
approval of the application by the Building Inspector.
(11) Revocation or suspension of Building Permits. If the Building Inspector
determines that a Building Permit was issued in error because of incorrect,
inaccurate, or incomplete information, or that the work for which a Building
Permit was issued violates the Uniform Code or the Energy Code, the Building
Inspector shall revoke the Building Permit or suspend the Building Permit until
such time as the Permit Holder demonstrates that:
(a) all work then completed is in compliance with all applicable provisions of
the Uniform Code and the Energy Code and
(b) all work then proposed to be performed shall be in compliance with
all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code.
K D Permit fees.
The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in this
chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a BuildingP ermit,
for an amended Building Permit, or for renewal of a Building Permit.
(1) The following fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application with the
Building Inspector for a building permit, which fees shall be paid into the general
fund if the application is approved or returned to the applicant if the application is
denied:
(a) Single-family dwellings:
[1] New dwellings and alterations or additions to existing dwellings:
$200, plus $0.40 for each square foot of floor area.
[2] Accessory buildings and additions or alterations to existing
accessory buildings: $100, plus $0.40 for each square foot of floor
area.
(b) Farm buildings and additions or alterations to existing farm buildings:
$150 for each building.
(c) Hotel, motel, multiple dwellings and business, industrial and all other
buildings, including wineries:
[1] New buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings:
$250, plus $0.40 for each square foot of floor area.
[2] Accessory buildings and additions and alterations to existing
accessory buildings: $100, plus $0.40 for each square foot of floor
area.
(d) Foundations constructed under existing buildings: $200.
(e) In-ground swimming pools, together with required enclosure fencing:
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$250; aboveground swimming pools, together with required enclosure
fencing: $250.
(f) The permit fee for all signs shall be $75 per permit.
(g) Demolition and/or removal of any building: $100 minimum and$0.30 for
each square foot of floor area.
(h) Deer exclusion fences erected in accordance with § 280-105: $75.
(i) The fee for standard applications for any residential solar energy system
shall be $50.
(j) The permit fee for tents shall be $50 per permit.
(2) If an application is denied and a notice of disapproval is issued, the applicant shall
pay a fee of$50.
(3) For the purpose of this Subsection K, cellars, decks, attached garages and any
habitable area shall be included in the calculation of floor area.
(4) Preconstruction fee. If any land clearing or excavation or building or
commencement of any construction activity is without the benefit of applicable
Town permits, all fees associated with any land clearing or excavation or building
or construction activity will be equal to double the otherwise applicable fee for all
permits as provided by this chapter.
(5) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be required of or paid by taxing
entities or districts, including but not limited to fire districts, school districts, park
districts and the like.
(6) In the event that a building permit is not approved, the applicant shall be entitled
to a refund of 50% of the fee paid within one year of issuance,provided that no
construction has commenced.
§ 144-9 - Issuance or denial of building permit.
A. The Building Inspector shall approve or disapprove the application within a reasonable
time, and in all events within 10 business days.
B. Upon approval of the application and upon receipt of the legal fees therefor, he shall issue
a building permit to the applicant upon the form prescribed by him and shall affix his
signature or cause his signature to be affixed thereto.
C. Upon approval of the application, two sets of plans and specifications shall be endorsed
with the word "approved." One set of such approved plans and specifications shall be
retained in the offices of the Building Inspector and the other set shall be returned to the
applicant, together with the building permit, and shall be kept at the building site, open to
inspection by the Building Inspector or his authorized representative at all reasonable
times.
D. If the application, together with plans, specifications and other documents filed therewith,
describes proposed work which does not conform to all the requirements of the Uniform
Code and all other applicable building regulations, the Building Inspector shall
disapprove the same and shall return the plans and specifications to the applicant. The
Building Inspector shall cause such refusal, together with the reasons therefor, to be
transmitted to the applicant in writing.
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§144-10 - Pef f ,ffi,nee ofwefk Undef P,,,.,nA Climatic And Geographic Design Criteria.
.
Town of Southold!
At-I
D. Building pefmits shall be N,isibly displayed a4 the war4 site a-ad shall r-emain visible tmtil
t-�e allt zad . it-h g- been seRVIeted
A. The Building Inspector shall determine the climatic and geographic design criteria for
buildings and structures constructed within this Town of Southold as required by the
Uniform Code. Such determinations shall be made in the manner specified in the
Uniform Code using, where applicable, the maps, charts, and other information provided
in the Uniform Code. The criteria to be so determined shall include but shall not
necessarily be limited to, the following
(1) design criteria to include ground snow load; wind design loads, seismic category,
potential damage from weathering, frost, and termite; winter design temperature;
whether ice barrier underlayment is required; the air freezing index; and the mean
annual temperature;
(2) heating and cooling equipment design criteria for structures within the scope of
the RCNYS. The design criteria shall include the data identified in the Design
Criteria Table found in Chapter 3 of the RCNYS; and
(3) flood hazard areas, flood hazard maps, and supporting data. The flood hazard map
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shall include, at a minimum, special flood hazard areas as identified by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency in the Flood Insurance Study for the
community, as amended or revised with:
(i) the accompanying Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM;
(ii) Flood Boundary and Floodway Map (FBFM); and
(iii) related supporting data along with any revisions thereto.
B. The Building Inspector shall prepare a written record of the climatic and eg ographic
design criteria determined pursuant to subdivision(a) of this section, shall maintain such
record within the office of the Building Inspector, and shall make such record readily
available to the public.
§ 144-11 - Building permit fees.
A. Upon filing of an application for a building permit, fees shall be paid in accordance with
§ 144-8 of the Town Code.
B. In the event that a building permit expires as set forth in § 144-8I, the applicant shall
remit an additional fee in an amount equal to 50% of the fee paid in connection with the
original application to renew the building permit.
C. In the event that an application for a building permit is not approved, the applicant shall
be entitled to a refund of 50% of the fee paid, provided that no construction has been
commenced. If construction work has been started and the application is not approved,
the fees paid shall not be refunded.
§ 144-12- Revocation of building permit.
The Building Inspector may revoke a building permit theretofore issued and approved in the
following instances:
A. Where he finds that there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a
material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which the building permit was
based.
B. Where he finds that the building permit was issued in error because of incorrect,
inaccurate or incomplete information, or that the work for which a building permit was
issued violates the Uniform Code or the Energy Code, the Building Inspector shall revoke
the building permit or suspend the building permit until such time as the permit holder
demonstrates that all work then completed is in compliance with all applicable provisions
of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code and all work then proposed to be performed
shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy
Code.
C. Where he finds that the work performed under the permit is not being prosecuted in
accordance with the provisions of the application,plans or specifications.
D. Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or refuses to comply
with a stop-work order issued by the Building Inspector.
§ 144-13 - Stop-work orders.
A. The Building Inspector is authorized to issue stop-work orders pursuant to this section.
The Building Inspector shall issue a stop-work order to halt:
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(1) Any work that is determined by the Building Inspector to be contrary to any
applicable provision of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code, without regard to
whether such work is or is not work for which a building permit is required, and
without regard to whether a building permit has or has not been issued for such
work; or
(2) Any work that is being conducted in a dangerous or unsafe manner in the opinion
of the Building Inspector, without regard to whether such work is or is not work-
for which a building permit is required, and without regard to whether a building
permit has or has not been issued for such work; or
(3) Any work for which a building permit is required which is being performed
without the required building permit, or under a building permit that has become
invalid, has expired, or has been suspended or revoked.
B. Content of Stop Work Orders.
Stop Work Orders shall:
(1) be in writing;
(2) be dated and signed by the Building Inspector;
(3) state the reason or reasons for issuance; and
(4) if applicable, state the conditions which must be satisfied before work will be
permitted to resume.
C. The Building Inspector shall cause the stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on
the owner of the affected property, and if the owner is not the permit holder, on the
permit holder,personally or by certified mail to the owner or permit holder and posting at
the work site. The Building Inspector shall be permitted,but not required, to cause the
stop-work order, or a copy thereof, to be served on any or all of the following: builder,
architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superintendent, or their agents,
or any other person taking part or assisting in work affected by the stop-work order,
personally or by certified mail and posting;provided, however, that failure to serve any
person listed above shall not affect the efficacy of the stop-work order.
D. Upon the issuance of a stop-work order, the owner of the affected property, the permit
holder and any other person performing, taking part in or assisting in the work shall
immediately cease all work which is the subject of the stop-work order, other than work
expressly authorized by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Officer to correct
the reason for issuing the Stop Work Order.
E. The issuance of a stop-work order shall not be the exclusive remedy available to address
any event described in this section, and the authority to issue a stop-work order shall be
in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the right and authority to pursue
any other remedy or impose any other penalty under any other applicable local or state
law. Any such remedy or penalty may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, at the
time of, or after the issuance of a stop-work order.
§ 144-14 - Right of entry.
Any Building Inspector, upon the showing of proper credentials and in the discharge of his
duties, may enter upon any building, structure or premises at any reasonable hour, and no person
shall interfere with or prevent such entry.
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§ 144-15 - Certificate of occupancy required; application.
A. No building hereafter erected shall be used or occupied in whole or in part until a
certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector.
B. No building hereafter enlarged, extended or altered, or upon which work has been
performed which required the issuance of a building permit, shall be occupied or used
unless a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Building Inspector.
C. No change shall be made in the use or type of occupancy of an existing building unless a
certificate of occupancy authorizing such change shall have been issued by the Building
Inspector.
D. The owner or his agent shall make application for a certificate of occupancy.
Accompanying his application and before the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, there
shall be filed by the Building Inspector an affidavit of the registered architect or licensed
professional engineer who filed the original plans, or of the registered architect or
licensed professional engineer who supervised the construction of the work, or of the
building contractor who supervised the work and who, by reason of his experience, is
qualified to superintend the work for which the certificate of occupancy is sought. This
affidavit shall state that the deponent has examined and approved plans of the structure
for which a certificate of occupancy is sought, that the structure has been erected in
accordance with approved plans and, as erected, complies with the Uniform Code and
Energy Code and other laws governing building construction except insofar as variations
therefrom have been legally authorized. Such variations shall be specified in the affidavit.
E. Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance required. A Certificate of
Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance shall be required for any work which is the
subject of a Building Permit and for all structures, buildings, portions thereof, which
are converted from one use or occupancy classification or subclassification to another.
Permission to use or occupy a building or structure, or portion thereof, for which a
Building Permit was previously issued shall be granted only by issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance.
F. Issuance of Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance. The Building
Inspector shall issue a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance if the work
which was the subject of the Building Permit was completed in accordance with all
applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and Energy Code and, if applicable, that the
structure, building or portion thereof that was converted from one use or occupancy
classification or subclassification to another complies with all applicable provisions of
the Uniform Code and Energy Code. The Building Inspector or an Code Enforcement
Officer authorized by the Building Inspector shall inspect the building, structure, or work
prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance. In
addition, where applicable, the following documents,prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the Uniform Code b. such or persons as may be designated by or
otherwise acceptable to the Building _Inspector, at the expense of the applicant for the
Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance, shall be provided to the Building
Inspector prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of
Compliance:
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(1) a written statement of structural observations and/or a final report of special
inspections,
(2) flood hazard certifications,
(3) a written statement of the results of tests performed to show compliance with the
Energy Code, and
(4) where applicable, the affixation of the appropriate seals, insignias, and
manufacturer's data plates as required for factory manufactured buildings and/or
manufactured homes.
G. Contents of Certificates of Occupancy and Certificates of Compliance. A Certificate of
Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance shall contain the following information:
(1) the Building Permit number, if any;
(2) the date of issuance of the Building Permit, if any;
(3) the name (if any), address and tax map number of the property;
(4) if the Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance is not applicable to
an entire structure, a description of that portion of the structure for which the
Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance is issued;
(5) the use and occupancy classification of the structure;
(6) the type of construction of the structure;
(7) the occupant load of the assembly areas in the structure, if any;
(8) any special conditions imposed in connection with the issuance of the Building
Permit; and
(9) the signature of the Building Inspector issuing the Certificate of Occupancy or
Certificate of Compliance and the date of issuance.
H. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. The Building Inspector shall be permitted to issue a
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy allowing the temporary occupancy of a building or
structure, or a portion thereof,prior to completion of the work which is the subject of a
Building Permit. However, in no event shall the Building Inspector issue a Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy unless the Building Inspector determines (1) that the building or
structure, or the portion thereof covered by the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, may
be occupied safely, (2) that any required fire and life safety components, such as fire
protection equipment and fire, smoke, carbon monoxide, and heat detectors and alarms
are installed and operational, and(3) that all required means of egress from the structure
have been provided. The Building Inspector may include in a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy such terms and conditions as he or she deems necessary or appropriate to
ensure the health and safety of the persons occupying and using the building or structure
and/or performing further construction work in the building or structure. A Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy shall be effective for a period of time, not to exceed [specify
interval - DOS suggests interval not to exceed 6 months] months, which shall be
determined by the Building Inspector and specified in the Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy. Duringthe he specified period of effectiveness of the Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy, the Permit Holder shall undertake to bring the building or structure into full
compliance with all applicable provisions of the Uniform Code and the Energy Code.
I. Revocation or suspension of certificates. If the BuildingInspector determines that a
Certificate of Occupancy, Certification of Compliance, or a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information, and if the relevant
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deficiencies are not corrected to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector within such
period of time as shall be specified by the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall
revoke or suspend such certificate.
J. Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in this
chapter must be paid at the time of submission of an application for a Certificate of
Occupancy, Certificate of Compliance, or for Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
K- Certificate of occupancy fees.
(1) The following fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application with the
Building Inspector for a building permit, which fee shall be paid into the general
fund if the application is approved or returned to the applicant if the application is
denied:
(a) Business buildings and/or business uses and additions and alterations
thereto: $50.
(b) New dwellings and additions and alterations thereto: $50.
(c) Accessory buildings and additions and alterations thereto: $50.
(d) Preexisting dwellings: $100.
(e) Updated certificates of occupancy by reason of additions or alterations:
$50.
(f) Copies of certificates of occupancy: $0.25.
(2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no fee shall be required or paid by taxing entities
or districts, including but not limited to fire districts, "school districts,park
districts and the like.
§ 144-16 - Inspection prior to issuance of certificate; records.
A. Before issuing a certificate of occupancy, the Building Inspector shall examine or cause
to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been filed
for a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, demolish or change the
use or occupancy; and he may conduct such inspections as he deems appropriate from
time to time during and upon completion of the work for which a building permit has
been issued.
B. There shall be maintained by the Building Inspector a record of all such examinations and
inspections, together with a record of findings of violations of the Uniform Code, the
Energy Code, and other applicable laws.
A. The Building hispeetef shall issue a eet4ifiea+e of aeettpaiiey if the wer4E whieh was the
of the Uf14efm Cede, the Enefgy Gede > if applieable,
that the stfuetttfe, bttildiiig--ef
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;
(2) The date of isstfaiiee of the btiilding peffflit, if ;
,
(6) The t'�ffpv of eafistr'"-c etio,, f the s4uet
(10) The signaWfe of the Building inspeetof issuing the eei4ifiea4e of Oeeupafley and
the da4e of issttatiee.
§ 144-4-8 17 - Temporary certificates of occupancy; fee.
Upon request, and the payment of a fee of$25, the Building Inspector may issue a temporary
certificate of occupancy for a building or structure or part thereof before the entire work covered
by the building permit shall have been completed, provided that such portion or portions as have
been completed may be occupied safely without endangering life or the public welfare.
§ 144-4-9 18 - Tests for compliance with standards.
Whenever there are reasonable grounds to believe that any material, construction, equipment or
assembly does not conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code or the applicable building
laws, ordinances or regulations, the Building Inspector may require the same to be subjected to
tests in order to furnish proof of such compliance.
§144-19 - Operating Permits.
A Operation Permits required. Operating Permits shall be required for conducting any
process or activity or for operating any type of building, structure, or facility listed below:
(1) manufacturing, storing,toring, or handling hazardous materials in quantities exceeding
those listed in the applicable Maximum Allowable Quantity tables found in
Chapter 50 of the FCNYS;
(2) buildings, structures, facilities,processes, and/or activities that are within the
scope and/or permit requirements of the chapter or section title of the FCNYS as
follows:
(a) Chapter 22, "Combustible Dust-Producing Operations."Facilities where
the operation produces combustible dust;
(b) Chapter 24, "Flammable Finishes." Operations utilizing flammable or
combustible liquids, or the application of combustible powders regulated
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by Chapter 24 of the FCNYS;
(c) Chapter 25, "Fruit and Crop Ripening." Operating a fruit- or crop-ripening
facility or conducting a fruit-ripening_process using ethylene_ gas;
(d) Chapter 26, "Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging." Conducting
fumigation or insecticidal fogging operations in buildings, structures, and
spaces, except for fumigation or insecticidal fogging performed by the
occupant of a detached one-family dwelling;
(e) Chapter 31, "Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures, and Other
Membrane Structures." Operating an air-supported temporary membrane
structure, a temporary special event structure, or a tent where approval is
required pursuant to Chapter 31 of the FCNYS;
(f) Chapter 32, "High-Piled Combustible Storage." High-piled combustible
storage facilities with more than 500 square feet(including aisles) of high-
piled storage;
(g) Chapter 34, "Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage." Operating a facility that
stores in excess of 2,500 cubic feet of scrap tires or tire byproducts or
operating a tire rebuilding plant;
(h) Chapter 35, "Welding and Other Hot Work." Performing public
exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted, use of hot
work, welding, or cutting equipment, inside or on a structure, except an
operating permit is not required where work is conducted under the
authorization of a building permit or where performed by the occupant of
a detached one- or two-family dwelling;
(i) Chapter 40, "Sugarhouse Alternative Activity Provisions." Conducting an
alternative activity at a sugarhouse;
(i) Chapter 56, "Explosives and Fireworks."Possessing, manufacturing,.
storing, handling, selling,elling, or using, explosives, fireworks, or other
pyrotechnic special effects materials except the outdoor use of sparkling
devices as defined by Penal Law section 270;
(k) Section 307, "Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor
Fireplaces." Conducting open burning, not including recreational fires and
portable outdoor fireplaces;
(i) Section 308, "Open Flames." Removing paint with a torch, or using open
flames, fire, and burning in connection with assembly areas or educational
occupancies; and
(1) Section 319, "Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles." Operating a mobile
food preparation vehicle in accordance with the permitting requirements
as hereafter amended from time to time.
(3) energy storage systems, where the system exceeds the values shown in Table
1206.1 of the FCNYS or exceeds the permitted aggregate ratings in section
R327.5 of the RCNYS.
(4) buildings containing one or more assembly areas;
(5) outdoor events where the planned attendance exceeds 1,000 persons;
(6) facilities that store, handle or use hazardous production materials;
(7) parking_garages as defined in this chapter;
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(8) buildings whose use or occupancy classification may pose a substantial potential
hazard to public safety, as determined by resolution adopted by the Town Board
of the Town of Southold; and
(9) other processes or activities or for operating any type of building, structure, or
facility as determined by resolution adopted by the Town Board of the Town of
Southold. Any person who proposes to undertake any activity or to operate any
type of building listed in this subdivision (a) shall be required to obtain an
Operating Permit prior to commencing such activity or operation.
B. Applications for Operating Permits. An application for an Operating Permit shall be in
writing on a form provided by or otherwise acceptable to the Building Inspector. Such
application shall include such information as the Building Inspector deems sufficient to
permit a determination by the Building Inspector that quantities, materials, and activities
conform to the requirements of the Uniform Code. If the Building Inspector determines
that tests or reports are necessary to verify conformance, such tests or reports shall be
performed or provided by such person or persons as may be designated by or otherwise
acceptable to the Building Inspector, at the expense of the apl2licant.
C. Exemptions. Operating permits shall not be required for processes or activities, or the
buildings, structures, or facilities listed in paragraphs (1) through(7) of subdivision (a) of
this section, provided that the use is expressly authorized by a certificate of occupancy or
certificate of compliance, fire safety and property maintenance inspections are
performed in accordance with section 11 (Fire Safety and Property Maintenance
Inspections) of this chapter, and condition assessments are performed in compliance with
section 13 (Condition Assessments of Parking Garages) of this chapter, as applicable.
D Inspections. The Building Inspector or an Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector
shall inspect the subject premises prior to the issuance of an Operating Permit. Such
inspections shall be performed either in-person or remotely. Remote inspections in lieu of
in-person inspections may be performed when, at the discretion of the Building Inspector
or an Inspector authorized by the Building Inspector, the remote inspection can be
performed to the same level and quality as an in-person inspection and the remote
inspection shows to the satisfaction of the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement
Officer authorized by the Building Inspector that the premises conform with the
applicable requirements of the Uniform Code and the code enforcement program. Should
a remote inspection not afford the Town of Southold sufficient information to make a
determination, an in-person inspection shall be performed. After inspection, the premises
shall be noted as satisfactory and the operating permit shall be issued, or the operating
permit holder shall be notified as to the manner in which the premises fail to comply with
either or both of the Uniform Code and the code enforcement program, including a
citation to the specific provision or provisions that have not been met.
E Multiple Activities. In any circumstance in which more than one activity listed in
subdivision (a) of this section is to be conducted at a location, the Building Inspector may
require a separate Operating Permit for each such activity, or the Building Inspector maY,
in their discretion, issue a single Operating Permit to apply to all such activities.
F Duration of Operating Permits. Operating permits shall be issued for a specified period of
time consistent with local conditions,but in no event to exceed as follows:
(1) thirty (30) days for tents, special event structures, and other membrane structures;
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(2) thirty (30) days for alternative activities at a sugarhouse;
(3) three (3) years for the activities, structures, and operations determined Per
para_r�(9) of subdivision(a) of this section, and
(4) One (1)year for all other activities, structures, and operations identified in
subdivision (a) of this section. The effective period of each Operating Permit
shall be specified in the Operating Permit. An Operating Permit may be reissued
or renewed upon application to the Building Inspector,payment of the aP12licable
fee, and approval of such application by the Building Inspector.
G Revocation or suspension of Operating Permits. If the Building Inspector determines that
any activity or building for which an Operating Permit was issued does not comply with
any applicable provision of the Uniform Code, such Operating Permit shall be revoked or
suspended.
H Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in
section 18 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid at the time submission of an application for
an Operating Permit, for an amended Operating Permit, or for reissue or renewal of an
Operating Permit.
144-20 - CONDITION ASSESSMENTS OF PARKING GARAGES.
A Definitions. For the purposes of this section:
(1) the term"condition assessment" means an on-site inspection and evaluation of a
park-ing garage for evidence of deterioration of any structural element or building
component of such parking garage evidence of the existence of any unsafe
condition in such parking_garage, and evidence indicating that such Parking
Larne is an unsafe structure;
(2) the term"deterioration" means the weakening, disintegration, corrosion, rust, or
decay structural element or building component, or any other loss of
effectiveness of a structural element or building component;
(3) the term"parking_garage" means any building or structure, or part thereof, in
which all or any part of any structural level or levels is used for parking or storage
of motor vehicles, excluding:
(a) buildings in which the only level used for parking or storage of motor
vehicles is on grade;
(b) an attached or accessory structure providing parking exclusively for a
detached one- or two-family dwelling; and
(c) a townhouse unit with attached parking exclusively for such unit;
(4) the term"professional engineer" means an individual who is licensed or otherwise
authorized under Article 145 of the Education Law to practice the profession of
engineering in the State of New York and who has at least three years of
experience performing structural evaluations;
(5) the term"responsible professional engineer"means the professional engineer who
performs a condition assessment, or under whose supervision a condition
assessment is performed, and who seals and signs the condition assessment report.
The use of the term "responsible professional engineer" shall not be construed as
limiting the professional responsibility or liability of M professional engineer, or
of any other licensed professional, who participates in the preparation of a
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condition assessment without being the responsible Professional engineer for such
condition assessment.
(6) the term"unsafe condition" includes the conditions identified as "unsafe"in
section 304.1.1, section 305.1.1, and section 306.1.1 of the PMCNYS; and
(7) the term"unsafe structure"means a structure that is so damaged, decal
dilapidated, or structurally unsafe, or is of such faulty construction or unstable
foundation, that partial or complete collapse is possible.
B Condition Assessments - general requirements. The owner operator of each parking
garage shall cause such parking ,garage to undergo an initial condition assessment as
described in subdivision (c) of this section,periodic condition assessments as described
in subdivision (d) of this section, and such additional condition assessments as may be
required under subdivision(e) of this section. Each condition assessment shall be
conducted by or under the direct supervision of a professional engineer. A written report
of each condition assessment shall be prepared, and provided to the Town of Southold, in
accordance with the requirements of subdivision (f) of this section. Before performing a
condition assessment (other than the initial condition assessment) of a parking garage, the
responsible professional engineer for such condition assessment shall review all available
previous condition assessment reports for such parking garage.
C Initial Condition Assessment. Each parking garage shall undergo an initial condition
assessment as follows:
(1) Parkink garages constructed on or after August 29, 2018, shall undergo an initial
condition assessment following construction and prior to a certificate of
occupancy or certificate of compliance being issued for the structure.
(2) Parking garages constructed prior to August 29, 2018, shall undergo an initial
condition assessment as follows:
(a) if originally constructed prior to January 1, 1984, then prior to October 1,
2019;
(b) if originally constructed between January 1, 1984 and December 31, 2002,
then prior to October 1, 2020; and
(c) if originally constructed between January 1, 2003 and August 28, 20185
then prior to October 1, 2021.
(3) Any parking_grarage constructed prior to the effective date of the chapter enacting
this provision that has not undergone an initial condition assessment prior to that
effective date shall undergo an initial condition assessment prior to six (6) months
after the effective date of this chapter.
D Periodic Condition Assessments. Following the initial condition assessment of a parking
garage, such parking garage shall undergo periodic condition assessments at intervals not
to exceed three (3) years.
E Additional Condition Assessments.
(1) If the latest condition assessment report for a parking garage includes a
recommendation by the responsible professional engineer that an additional
condition assessment of such parking_garage, or any portion of such parking
garage,be performed before the date by which the next periodic condition
assessment would be required under subdivision (c) of this section, the owner or
operator of such parking garage shall cause such parking_garage (or, if applicable,
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the portion of such parking garage identified by the responsible Professional
engineer) to undergo an additional condition assessment no later than the date
recommended in such condition assessment report.
(2) If the Town of Southold becomes aware of any new or increased deterioration
which, in the judgment of the Town of Southold, indicates that an additional
condition assessment of the entire parking .garage, or of the portion of the parking
garage affected by such new or increased deterioration, should be performed
before the date by which the next periodic condition assessment would be
required under subdivision(c) of this section, the owner or operator of such
parking garage shall cause such parking_ a�rage(or, if applicable, the portion of
the parking garage affected by such new or increased deterioration) to undergo an
additional condition assessment no later than the date determined by the Town of
Southold to be appropriate.
F Condition Assessment Reports. The responsible professional engineer shall prepare, or
directly supervise the preparation of, a written report of each condition assessment, and
shall submit such condition assessment report to the Town of Southold within sixty (60)
days. Such condition assessment report shall be sealed and signed by the responsible
professional engineer, and shall include:
(1) an evaluation and description of the extent of deterioration and conditions that
cause deterioration that could result in an unsafe condition or unsafe structure,
(2) an evaluation and description of the extent of deterioration and conditions that
cause deterioration that, in the opinion of the responsible professional engineer,
should be remedied immediatelyprevent an unsafe condition or unsafe
structure;
(3) an evaluation and description of the unsafe conditions;
(4) an evaluation and description of the problems associated with the deterioration,
conditions that cause deterioration, and unsafe conditions;
(5) an evaluation and description of the corrective options available, including the
recommended timeframe for remedying the deterioration, conditions that cause
deterioration, and unsafe conditions,
(6) an evaluation and description of the risks associated with not addressing the
deterioration, conditions that cause deterioration, and unsafe conditions;
(7) the responsible professional engineer's recommendation regarding preventative
maintenance;
(8) except in the case of the report of the initial condition assessment, the responsible
professional engineer's attestation that he or she reviewed all previously prepared
condition assessment reports available for such parking_garage, and considered
the information in the previously prepared reports while performing the current
condition assessment and while preparing the current report; and
(9) the responsible professional engineer's recommendation regarding the time within
which the next condition assessment of the parking garage or portion thereof
should be performed. In making the recommendation regarding the time within
which the next condition assessment of the parl�garage or portion thereof
should be performed, the responsible professional engineer shall consider the
parking_gara eg 's age, maintenance history, structural condition, construction
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materials, frequency and intensity of use, location, exposure to the elements, and
any other factors deemed relevant by the responsible professional engineer in
their professional judgment.
G Review Condition Assessment Reports. The Town of Southold shall take such
enforcement action or actions in response to the information in such condition assessment
report as may be necessary or appropriate to protect the public from the hazards that may
result from the conditions described in such report. In particular, but not by way of
limitation, the Town of Southold shall, by Order to Remedy or such other means of
enforcement as the Town of Southold may deem appropriate, require the owner or
operator of the parking garage to repair or otherwise remedy all deterioration, all
conditions that cause deterioration, and all unsafe conditions identified in such condition
assessment report pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (1). All repairs and
remedies shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Code. This section
shall not limit or impair the right of the Town of Southold to take any other enforcement
action, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of a parking garage's
operating permit, as may be necessary or appropriate in response to the information in a
condition assessment report.
H The Town of Southold shall retain all condition assessment reports for the life of the
parking_garage. Upon request by a professional engineer who has been engaged to
perform a condition assessment of a parking garage and who provides the Town of
Southold with a written statement attesting to the fact that he or she has been so engaged,
the Town of Southold shall make the previously_prepared condition assessment reports
for such parking garage (or copies of such reports) available to such professional
engineer. The Town of Southold shall be permitted to require the owner or operator of the
subject parking garage to pay all costs and expenses associated with making such
previously prepared condition assessment reports (or copies thereof) available to the
professional engineer.
I This section shall not limit or impair the right or the obligation of the Town of Southold:
(1) to perform such construction inspections as are required by section 5
(Construction Inspections) of this chapter;
(2) to perform such periodic fire safety and property maintenance inspections as are
required by section 144-12 (_Fire Safety and Property Maintenance Inspections) of
this chapter; and/or
(3) to take such enforcement action or actions as may be necessary or appropriate to
respond to any condition that comes to the attention of the Town of Southold by
means of its own inspections or observations, by means of a complaint, or by any
other means other than a condition assessment or a report of a condition
assessment.
§144-21 -NOTIFICATION REGARDING FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
The chief of any fire department providing firefighting services for a property within this Town
of Southold shall promptly the Building Inspector of any fire or explosion involving any
structural damage, fuel burning appliance, chimney, or gas vent.
144-22 UNSAFE BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, AND EQUIPMENT AND CONDITIONS
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OF IMMINENT DANGER
Unsafe buildings, structures, and equipment and conditions of imminent danger in this Town of
Southold shall be identified and addressed in accordance with the procedures established by
Chapter 100 of the Town Code, as now in effect or as hereafter amended from time to time.
§144-23 FIRE SAFETY AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS
A Inspections required. Fire safety and property maintenance inspections of buildings and
structures shall be performed by the Building Inspector or an Code Enforcement Officer
designated by the Building Inspector at the following intervals:
(1) at least once every twelve (12) months for buildings which contain an assembly
area,
(2) at least once every twelve (12) months for public and private schools and
colleges, including any buildings of such schools or colleges containing
classrooms, dormitories, fraternities, sororities, laboratories,physical education,
dining, or recreational facilities; and
(3) at least once every thirty-six 36) months for multiple dwellings and all
nonresidential occupancies.
B Remote inspections. At the discretion of the Building Inspector or Inspector authorized to
perform fire safety and property maintenance inspections, a remote inspection may be
performed in lieu of in-person inspections when, in the opinion of the Building Inspector
or such authorized Inspector, the remote inspection can be performed to the same level
and quality as an in-person inspection and the remote inspection shows to the satisfaction
of the Building Inspector or such authorized Inspector that the premises conform with the
applicable provisions of 19 NYCRR Part 1225 and the publications incorporated therein
by reference and the applicable provisions of 19 NYCRR Part 1226 and the publications
incorporated therein by reference. Should a remote inspection not afford the Building
Inspector or such authorized Inspector sufficient information to make a determination, an
in-person inspection shall be performed.
C Inspections permitted. In addition to the inspections required by subdivision (a) of this
section, a fire safety and property maintenance inspection of any building, structure, use,
or occupancy, or of any dwelling unit, may also be performed by the Building Inspector
or an Inspector authorized to perform fire safety and property maintenance inspections at
any time upon:
(1) the request of the owner of the property to be inspected or an authorized agent of
such owner;
(2) receipt by the Building Inspector of a written statement alleging that conditions or
activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy Code exist; or
(3) receipt by the Building Inspector of any other information,reasonably believed by
the Building Inspector to be reliable, giving rise to reasonable cause to believe
that conditions or activities failing to comply with the Uniform Code or Energy
Code exist; provided, however, that nothing in this subdivision shall be construed
as permitting_ a�pection under any circumstances under which a court order or
warrant permitting such inspection is required, unless such court order or warrant
shall have been obtained.
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D OFPC Inspections. Nothing in this section or in any other provision of this chapter shall
supersede, limit, or impair the powers, duties and responsibilities of the New York State
Office of Fire Prevention and Control("OFPC") and the New York State Fire
Administrator or other authorized entity under Executive Law section 156-e and
Education Law section 807-b. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section to the
contrary, the Building Inspector may accept an inspection performed by the Office of Fire
Prevention and Control or other authorized entity pursuant to sections 807-a and 807-b of
the Education Law and/or section 156-e of the Executive Law, in lieu of a fire safe . and
property maintenance inspection performed by the Building Inspector or by an authorized
Inspector,provided that:
(1) the Building Inspector is satisfied that the individual performing such inspection
satisfies the requirements set forth in 19 NYCRR section 1203.2(e),
(2) the Building Inspector is satisfied that such inspection covers all elements
required to be covered by a fire safety and property maintenance inspection;
(3) such inspections are performed no less frequently than once a year;
(4) a true and complete copy of the report of each such inspection is provided to the
Building Inspector; and
(5) upon receipt of each such report, the Building Inspector takes the appropriate
action prescribed by section 17 (Violations) of this chapter.
E Fee. The fee specified in or determined in accordance with the provisions set forth in
section 18 (Fees) of this chapter must be paid prior to or at the time each inspection
performed pursuant to this section. This subdivision shall not apply to inspections
performed by OFPC.
144-24 - COMPLAINTS
The Building Inspector shall review and investigate complaints which allege or assert the
existence of conditions or activities that fail to comply with the Uniform Code, the Energy Code,
this chapter, or any other chapter, ordinance or regulation adopted for administration and
enforcement of the Uniform Code or the Energy Code.
The process for responding to a complaint shall include such of the following steps as the
Building Inspector may deem to be appropriate:
(1) performingapection of the conditions and/or activities alleged to be in
violation, and documenting the results of such inspection;
(2) if a violation is found to exist,providing the owner of the affected property and
any other Person who may be responsible for the violation with notice of the
violation and opportunity to abate, correct or cure the violation, or otherwise
proceeding in the manner described in section 144-26 of this chapter;
(3) if appropriate, issuing Stop Work Order;
(4) if a violation which was found to exist is abated or corrected,performing an
inspection to ensure that the violation has been abated or corrected, preparing a
final written report reflecting such abatement or correction, and filing such report
with the complaint.
§ 144-N 25 - Compliance required; penalties for offenses.
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A Orders to Remedy. The Building Inspector is authorized to order in writing the
remedying of aLiy condition or activity found to exist in, on or about any building,
structure, or premises in violation of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter.
An Order to Remedy shall be in writing; shall be dated and si_ng ed by the Building
Inspector; shall specify the condition or activity that violates the Uniform Code, the
Energy Code, or this chapter; shall specify the provision or provisions of the Uniform
Code, the Energy Code, or this chapter which is/are violated by the specified condition or
activity; and shall include a statement substantially similar to the following_
"The person or entity served with this Order to Remedy must completely remedy each
violation described in this Order to Remedy by[specify datel, which is thirty (301 days
after the date of this Order to Remedy."
The Order to Remedy include provisions ordering the person or entity served with
such Order to Remedy_(1) to begin to remedy the violations described in the Order to
Remedy immediately, or within some other specified period of time which may be less
than thirty (30) days; to continue diligently to remedy such violations until each such
violation is fully remedied, and, in any event, to complete the remedying of all such
violations within thirty(30) days of the date of such Order to Remedy; and/or(2) to take
such other protective actions (such as vacating the building or barricading the area where
the violations exist)which are authorized by this chapter or by any other applicable
statute, regulation, rule, chapter or ordinance, and which the Building Inspector may
deem appropriate, during the period while such violations are being remedied. The
Building Inspector shall cause the Order to Remedy, or a cojy thereof, to be served on
the owner of the affected property personally or by registered mail or certified mail
within five (5) days after the date of the Order to Remedy. The Building Inspector shall
be permitted, but not required, to cause the Order to Remedy, or a copy thereof, to be
served on any builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction
superintendent, or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in work being
performed at the affected property personally or by registered mail or certified mail
within five (5) days after the date of the Order to Remedy; provided, however, that failure
to serve any Person mentioned in this sentence shall not affect the efficacy of the
Compliance Order.
B Appearance Tickets. The Building Inspector and each Inspector are authorized to issue
appearance tickets for any violation of the Uniform Code.
C Penalties. In addition to such other penalties as may be prescribed by State law,
&.-LD For each offense against any provisions of the Uniform Code, Energy Code, or of
this chapter, or any regulations made pursuant thereto, or failure to comply with a
written notice or order of any Building Inspector within the time fixed for
compliance therewith, the owner, occupant, builder, architect, contractor or their
agents or any other person who commits, takes part or assists in the commission
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of any such offense or who shall fail to comply with a written order or notice of
any Building Inspector shall, upon a first conviction thereof, be guilty of a
violation punishable by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 15 days, or both. Each day on which such violation shall occur shall
constitute a separate, additional offense. For a second and subsequent conviction
within 36 months thereafter, such person shall be guilty of a violation punishable
by a fine not to exceed $10,000 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed 15
days, or both such fine and imprisonment.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect a tent in violation
of the provisions of this chapter, or to fail in any manner to comply with a notice,
directive or order of the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official; the
owner, occupant, or their agents or other person who commits any such offense
shall, upon first conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine
not to exceed $1,000. Each day on which such violation shall occur shall
constitute a separate, additional offense. For a second and subsequent conviction
within 36 months thereafter, such person shall be guilty of a violation punishable
by a fine not to exceed $2,500.
D Injunctive Relief. An action or proceeding my be instituted in the name of this Town of
Southold, in a court of competent jurisdiction, to prevent, restrain, enjoin, correct, or
abate any violation of,, or to enforce, my provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy
Code, this chapter, or any term or condition of any Building Permit, Certificate of
Occupancy, Certificate of Compliance, Temporary Certificate, Stop Work Order,
Operating Permit, Order to Remedy, or other notice or order issued by the Building
Inspector pursuant to any provision of this chapter. In particular, but not by way of
limitation, where the construction or use of a building or structure is in violation of any
provision of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, this chapter, or any Stop Work Order,
Order to Remedy or other order obtained under the Uniform Code, the Energy Code or
this chapter, an action or proceeding may be commenced in the name of this Town of
Southold, in the Supreme Court or in any other court havingthe he requisite jurisdiction, to
obtain an order directing the removal of the building or structure or an abatement of the
condition in violation of such provisions. No action or proceeding described in this
subdivision shall be commenced without the appropriate authorization from the Town
Board of this Town of Southold.
E Remedies Not Exclusive. No remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be the
exclusive remedy or remedy available to address any violation described in this section,
and each remedy or penalty specified in this section shall be in addition to, and not in
substitution for or limitation of, the other remedies or penalties specified in this section,
in section 144-13 (Stop Work Orders) of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter,
or in any other applicable law. Any remedy or penalty specified in this section may be
pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously with, or after the pursuit of any
other remedy or penalty specified in this section, in section 144-13 (Stop Work Orders)
of this chapter, in any other section of this chapter, or in any other applicable law. In
particular,but not by way of limitation, each remedy and penalty specified in this section
shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for or limitation of, the penalties specified
in subdivision (2) of section 382 of the Executive Law, and any remedy or penalty
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specified in this section may be pursued at any time, whether prior to, simultaneously
with, or after the pursuit of my_penalty specified in subdivision(2) of section 382 of the
Executive Law.
§ 144-24-26 -Abatement of violations.
Appropriate actions and proceedings may be taken at law or in equity to prevent unlawful
construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation or to prevent illegal occupancy of a
building, structure or premises or to prevent illegal acts, conduct or business in or about any
premises; and those remedies shall be in addition to the penalties prescribed in the preceding
section.
§144-27 - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS
The Town Board of this Town of Southold may, by resolution, authorize the Town of Southold
to enter into an agreement, in the name of this Town of Southold, with other ;Zovernments to
carry out the terms of this chapter, provided that such agreement does not violate my provision
of the Uniform Code, the Energy Code, Part 1203 of Title 19 of the NYCRR, or an, other
applicable law.
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence,paragraph, section, or part of this Chapter 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 Chapter shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided by
law.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-897
Q Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Tabled
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa___ Voter. Q ❑ ❑ ❑
Q El El El
Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Mover
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Voter Q,,,,,,, ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action �.
❑ Lost
2022-898
CATEGORY.• Budget
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
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Adopt Amended 2023 Annual Budget
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has met at the time and place specified in
the notice of public hearings on the Preliminary Budget for the fiscal year beginning on January
1, 2023, and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby adopt such
Preliminary Budget as amended as the Annual Budget of this Town for the fiscal year
beginning on the 1st day of January 2023; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that such budget as adopted by this Board be entered in detail in the
minutes of the proceedings of this Town Board; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold shall prepare and certify
copies of said annual budget as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold, together
with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202a, Subdivision 5 of the Town Law, and
deliver a copy thereof to the County Legislature of the County of Suffolk.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-898
❑ Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
Rl Tabled Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Seconder.........Q...... .......❑.................❑..... ......❑....
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded Jill Doherty Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Mover ❑✓ ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter Rl ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Next:11/15/22 4:30 PM
2022-899
CATEGORY.• Budget
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Adopt Annual Capital Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning on the I St January 2023
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has met at the time and place specified in
the notice of public hearings on the Preliminary Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning on
January 1, 2023, and heard all persons desiring to be heard thereon, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby adopt such
Preliminary Capital Budget, as amended, as the Annual Capital Budget of this Town for
the fiscal year beginning on the 1st January 2023; and be it
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FURTHER RESOLVED that such capital budget as adopted by this Board be entered in detail
in the minutes of the proceedings of this Town Board; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold shall prepare and certify
copies of said annual Capital Budget as adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
together with the estimates, if any, adopted pursuant to Section 202a, Subdivision 5 of the Town
Law, and deliver a copy thereof to the County Legislature of the County of Suffolk.
✓Vote Record-Resolution RES-2022-899
❑ Adopted
❑ Adopted as Amended
❑ Defeated
0 Tabled Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Withdrawn Sarah E.Nappa Voter 21 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supervisor's Appt Greg Doroski Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tax Receiver's Appt Brian O.Mealy Mover 0 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Rescinded ,Till Doherty Voter lz ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P.Evans Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A.Russell Voter 10 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ No Action
❑ Lost
Next:11/15/22 4:30 PM
VL Public Hearings
1. PH 11/01 7:00 PM- PH for CDBG Funds
History:
11/01/22 Town Board ADJOURNED Next: 11/15/22
RESULT: ADJOURNED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:Greg Doroski, Councilman
AYES: Nappa, Doroski, Mealy, Doherty, Evans, Russell
2. Adopt Preliminary Budget & Set PH 11/1 4:00 Pm & 7:00 Pm - 2023 Budget Hearings
RESULT: CLOSED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Jill Doherty, Councilwoman
SECONDER:Greg Doroski, Councilman
AYES: Nappa, Doroski, Mealy, Doherty, Evans, Russell
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