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Southold.Town Board
Regular Meeting
July 22, 2025 4:30 PM
A FINAL of the Southold Town Board was held. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the Meeting Hall,
Southold,ICY.
1. Call to Order
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on July 22, 2025, at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25,
Southold,ICY.
11. Reports
ZBA Report. Tune 2025
Trustees monthly report
Tune 2025
III. Public Notices
IV. Communications
V. Discussion
9:00 AM - Town Engineer Michael.Collins, Chief of Police Steven Grattan, Superintendent of
Highways Dan. Goodwin, and Suffolk County Legislator Catherine Stark with Alex Prego,PTOE
Chief of Engineering and Jeff Dawson, P.E. Director of Highways from Suffolk County DPI'
C"oastal.Resiliency/Raising of Route 48
9:30 AM - Councilwoman Anne Smith, Chief of Police Steven Grattan and Superintendent of
Highways Dan. Goodwin
Transportation Items: Report on Stop Sign Request for Main.B'ayview/Raywater
9:45 AM - Glenn Goldsmith,President of the Board of Trustees with Liz Gillooly, Trustee
Proposed Code Changes to Chapter 275
10:00 AM- Town Board Break
10:15 AM- Heather Lanza, Town Planning Director
Zoning Update Next Steps
10:45 AM- Heather Lanza, Town Planning Director
Cell Service Next Steps,
Reminder: Lt. George R. Sullivan Beach Dedication Ceremony (Formerly Southold Town
Beach)—July 22nd at 4:OOPM
11:30 AM- Town Board Lunch Break
Executive Session - Labor- Matter Involving the Employment/Appointment of a Particular
Person(s)
12:00 PM - Nick M-upski, Solid Waste Management Coordinator
12:15 PM - Michael Verity,Chief Building Inspector
12:30 PM - Councilwoman Doherty re: Code Enforcement
12:45 PM - Chief of Police Steven Grattan
Executive Session - Contracts
1:00 PM - Town Attorney Paul DeChance and Chief of Police Steven Grattan re: PBA Contract
1:30 PM - Town Planning Director Heather Lanza,Planner Mara Cerezo, Government Liaison
Officer Gwynn Schroeder and Community Development Project Supervisor Andrea Menjivar
2:00 PM - Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant
Executive Session - Potential Acquisition(s,), Sale or Lease of Real Property Where Publicity
Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
2:15 PM - Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant
V1. Resolutions
2025-555
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated Tully 22,
2025.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-556
Set Annual Fishers Island Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Annual Fishers Island Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, on Fishers Island, New York, at 1:30 P.M.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-557
Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold,New York at 7:00 P.M.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
202.5-423 Tabledftont .5128& 6110 & 6124 & 718'
Refund-Peconic Community School
WHEREAS, Peconic Community School has supplied the Town of Southold with a Special Event fee
and a Late Fee in the total amount of$,800.00 for their Maker Fair
WHEREAS, the application submitted does not require a special event permit because their event was
permitted under their existing site plan, now therefor be it
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Town Clerk's Office to
issue a refund in the amount of$800.00 to Peconic Community School, PO Box 273, Aquebogue,NY
11931.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Justice Evans
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Tabled Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doros ki
"Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
TABLED
2025-558
Acknowledge the Retirement of Leslie A. Herrlin
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on July 10, 2025 from the NYS,
Retirement System concerning the retirement of Leslie A. Herrlin effective September 9, 2025. Now
therefore be it;
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of
Leslie A. Herrlin from the position of Senior Assessment Clerk for the Assessors Office, effective
September 9, 2025.
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-559
Appoint Samuel Strickland Jr. Public Safety Dispatcher I
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints, Samuel Strickland Jr.
to the position of Full-Time Public Safely Dispatcher I for the Police Department effective August
7, 2025, at a rate of$58,807.54 per year.
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
Supervisor
IK-rupski, Jr.
2025-560
Addendum to Special event master permit 2025-16 Macari Vineyards
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Macan'
Vineyards and Winery, for an addendum to 2025-16 to hold Special Events at Macan' Vineyard, 36230
Main Rd., Cutchogue, New York, adding to Application MV2 s-u on October 16th, 17th and 18th 2025
with same conditions as Resolution 2025-417.
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
K-rupski, Jr.
2025-561
Building Department Refund to LC Electrical Contracting
RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold to approve a refund to LC Electrical
Contracting Inc, P.O. Box 231, East Moriches, NY 11940, in the amount of$125.00 for an Application
to the Building Department that was double paid.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-562
2025 Budget Modification - Capital (DPW)
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 modifies the 2025 Capital
Budget as follows:
From:
H.1620.2.200.300 Motor Vehicles & Equip, DPW
Equipment
Total $ 12,092
To:
H.1620.2.500.975 Other Capital Outlay, Building $ 12,092
Improvements
Total $ 12,092
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilinan
Doroski
Supervisor
IK-rupski, Jr.
2025-563
Advertise for REP Tree Committee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to advertise a Request for Proposals for the purchase and installation of trees, all in accordance
with specifications and/or qualifications, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Justice Evans
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-564
2025 Budget Modification - Justice Court
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund
Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1110.4.600.600 Dues and Subscriptions $300
To:
TO: A.1110.4.200.400 Water $300
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
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2025-565
Fishers Island Resolutions Ratification.
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 July 14, 2025 meeting,
as follows:
FIFD
Resolution# Regarding
2025-058 Warrant
2025-059 Budget Modification - $75,000.00
2025-061 Contract Terminal Door
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Icrupski, Jr.
2025-566
Police Department 2025 Training Request
Be it resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to PO Ryan
Flatley and PO Joseph Crosser to attend the Diver Certification Instruction in Riverhead New York
(Exact Date TBD). Related expenses to be a legal charge to the Police Department budget line
A.3120.4.600.200
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-567
2025 Summer Seasonal Hires
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the following 2025 seasonal summer
staff for the period July 23rd- September 2 pending successfi.il background search,certification completion, and Civil
Service review if applicable,as follows:
STILLWATER LIFEGUARDS HOURLY'SALARY'
1. Henry Blair(I st Year) $20.00
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-568
Accepts,Resignation of John Chandler-CAC
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Jolm
Chandler as a member of the Conservation Advisory Council, effective immediately.
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Justice Evans
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-569
Senate Bill S.7688 and Assembly Bill A.8152
WHEREAS, a Bill was introduced in the State Legislature as Senate Bill S,.7688 and Assenibly Bill
A.8152 in April of 2025 authorizing certain police officers in the Town of Southold, County of
Suffolk, to receive certain service credit under Section 3 84-d& 3 84-e of the Retirement and Social
Security Law and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Bill, the Town of Southold may elect to allow said participation provided
the Town certify to the State Comptroller that the Police Officers did not bar themselves from
participation due to their own negligence and that the Town shall assume the cost, therefor it is
RESOLVED that pursuant to Senate Bill S.7688/Assenibly Bill A.8 152, the Town Board of the Town
of Southold hereby certifies to the State Comptroller that the Police Officers did not bar themselves
from participation in Section 384-d&e Retirement Plan due to their own negligence and that the Town
shall assume the additional cost of such service.
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-,570
Accept Resignation of Samuel Strickland Jr.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Samuel
Strickland Jr. from the position of Detention Attendant for the Police Department, effective July 15,
2025.
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-571
Appoint Miriam Ramirez-Aragon PT Food Service Worker
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby apponts, Mirian Ramirez-Ara on
to the position of Part Time Food Service Worker for the Human Resource Center, effective July
24, 2025, at a rate of$17.57 per hour,not to exceed 17.5 hours per week.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
"Supervisor
1,,'-rupski, Jr.
2025-572
Accept Resignation of Jaquelin Chapeton
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Jaquelin
Chapeton from the position of Traffic Control Officer for the Police Department, effective July 11,
2025.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-573
Appoint Alex Chenche Police Sergeant
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Southold hereby appoints Alex Chenche to the position of
Pollice Sergeant for the Police Departinent, effective July 23, 2025, at an amival base salary of
$162,642.00.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-574
Designation of Authorized Electrical Inspectors
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby designates the following contractors,
effective immediately, as authorized electrical inspectors on behalf of the Town, in accordance with
Chapter 126-2 of the Town Code, to accept requests for electrical inspections and re-inspections of
electrical installations in the Town and to issue a report for each such inspection to the Town Building
Inspector, provided that the cost and expense of such inspections shall not be a charge against the
Town. Such electrical inspectors must submit proof of insurance, with minimum limits of 2 Million
Dollars naming the Town of Southold as a certificate holder and additional insured, in such form as is
deemed satisfactory to the Town Attorney:
CERTIFIED ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS
1225 Franklin Ave., Suite 325
Garden City,NY 115 3 0
ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS, INC.. d/b/a
New York Board of Fire Underwriters
308 East Meadow Ave.
East Meadow,NY 11554
ALLIANCE ELECTRICAL INSPECTIONS LIMITED
707 Hyman Avenue
West Islip, NY 11795
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION SERVICE INC.
375 North Dunton Ave.
East Patchogue,NY 11772
LONG ISLAND ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS, INC.
21 Third Ave., Suite 3
Bay Shore,NY 11706
NASSAU SUFFOLK BUREAU OF ELECTRICAL INSPECTORS
159 Route 25A
Bldg. 1, Suite B
Miller Place,NY 11764
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Councilwonian Smith
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilinan None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilinan
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-575
Declare Surplus and Sell- DPW
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby declares the following Department of
Public Works equipment and machinery to be surplus; and be it further
RESOLVED the Town Board authorizes the sale of said items on Auctions International, a public
auction site, in accordance with the Town's Procurement Policy; and be it further
RESOLVED the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with
Auctions International for the auction of said items, in their current condition:
Asset # 2445 — 1999 Plymouth Breeze
Asset # 3751 —2008 Ford Ranger
Asset # 3625 —2007 Chevrolet Van
Asset #4021 —2011 Ford F350 Dump
Asset #4224—2012 Dodge Ram 2500
Asset # 3615 —Toro Sand Pro
Asset # 3258 - Hi-Way Salt/Sand Spreader
Asset # 3325 —Bluebird Overseeder
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-576
Special event 2025-24 Peconic Bay Vineyard- Jazz in the Vines'
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Peconic Bay
Vineyard, to hold Special Event 2025-24 at the Peconic,Bay Vineyards, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue,
New York as applied for in Application PBV-2a to hold a catered event in association with Fireworks
on Saturday, August 9th 2025 from 5:OOPM to 10:00 PM,provided they adhere to all conditions on the
application, permit and the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. All parking must be contained
on site. 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.
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-577
Cutchogue Fire Dept. BBQ 2025
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants Police Department assistance to
the Cutchogue Fire Department for its Annual Chicken BBQ on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the
Peconic,Bay Winery, 31320 Main Road, Cutchogue New York, 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. Please contact Chief Grattan for traffic details.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-578
Accepts Resignation of Justin Gaydos,ik
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Justin
Gaydosik from the position of Full Time Automotive Equipment Operator effective July 9, 2025.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-579
Advertise for Auto Mechanic III
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk
to advertise for two (2)weeks for the position of Automotive Mechanic III in the Department of Public
Works.
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Justice Evans
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-580
Appoint Lisa Cramer intern DSW
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Lisa Cramer as an intern in the
Solid Waste District effective July 25th through August 31, 2025, to serve in this capacity without
compensation.
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-581
Appointment of Pt Assessor - Cagglano
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints,Richard Cagg,lano to
the position of Part Time Assessor for the Assessors Office effective July 30, 2025 at a rate of$55.00
per hour, the appointment is considered temporary and will expire upon the return of the elected
official or December 31, 2025, whichever occurs earlier.
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
K-rupski, Jr.
2025-582
Committee Appointment- EDC
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Paul Romanelli to the
Economic Development Committee, effective immediately, term to expire March 31, 2026.
Motion By: Justice Evans
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
K-rupski, Jr.
2025-583
Committee Appointment- Board of Ethics,
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints David Bergen to the
Board of Ethics, effective inunediately, term to expire March 31, 2030.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Justice Evans
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-584
Appoint Robert Corwin Full Time Fire Marshal I
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has exhausted the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List
of Eligible's for the competitive position of Fire Marshal 1, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined that the Town should fill the
Fire Marshal I position for the Building Department with a provisional appointment, and has received
permission from Suffolk County Department of Civil Service to make said provisional appointment,
now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Robert Corwin to the
position of provisional Fire Marshal I for the Building Department, effective August 21, 2025 at a
salary of$,62,174.58 per annum.
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Adopted Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Dolierty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
I�ruPski, Jr.
2025-513
Enact LL in relation to Irrigation
Whereas,there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New
York, on the 28'h day of May 2025, a Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to
Irrigation"' and,
Whereas,the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at
which tinie all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, new therefor be it
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local Law
entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Irrigation"'which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2025
I. A new Chapter 164 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby adopted as follows:
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Irrigation"'
I. A new Chapter 164 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby adopted as follows:
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Irrigation"'
11. 164-1 Legislative Intent.
The Town Board of Southold acknowledges that Southold Town's sole source aquifer system is a
finite resource and serves, as the on,ly,water,supply available to meet the needs, of the Town's
population. Approximately 70% of the water p,umped during peak demand hours is used for
outdoor purposes,such as, landscape irrigation. Unfortunately, up to 50% of this water is,wasted
due to overwatering,caused by inefficient irrigation methods and systems. The Southold Town
Board recognines that water-efficient irrigati,op,sy stems,can,helR_reduce ovematering an
mitigate issues like soil runoff,which is vital for maintaining and prolonging our Town's water
supply,particularly during peak usage times,. Therefore,this, law establishes requirements, for
residential and commercial lawn,turf, and garden irrigation systems to conserve and manage
our uppe,rglaciala_quiferwhich is the sole source of,drinking water in Southold Town.
164-2 Definitions.
As used in this law,the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:
AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION SYSTEM - An automatic underground,aboveground, or grade-
level system that allows, or provides a means to apply controlled amounts of water to land for
irrigation.
CONTRACTOR-Any person,
,business.....firm.....partnership,,corporation or any other entity of its,
agents or employees having a Suffolk County Home Improvement Contractors License
depending on the scope of the proposed work,who install,program,and maintain,or repair an
irrigation system.
RAIN SENSOR- A low volts electrical or mechanical component laced in the
P, ,
circuitry of an automatic landscape irrigation system that is, designed to restrict operation of a
sprinkler controller in the event of precipitation.
SMART CONTROLLER- An evap,otrans,p,iration-based("ET") controller that calculates soil
moisture from known weather and related inputs. A Smart Controller:
a. receives and monitors weather data or on-site environmental conditions including, but not
limited to solar radiation wind speed,temperatures, relative humidity, rainfall and soil
moisture; and
b. calculates or determines the amount of moisture input to and moisture lost from the soil
and plant; and
C. automatically creates or adjusts the irrigation schedule to apply only the amount of water
necessary to maintain ade irate solll moisture..
SOLE SOURCE AQUIFER- An aquifer designated by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency(`EPA") as the sole or principal source of drinking water for
the area above the aquifer and including those lands where the p,opulation served by the aquifer
live; that is an a uifer which is needed to s,up,ply 50% or more of the drinking water for that
area and for which there are no reasonably available alternative sources should the aquifer
become polluted.
1.64-3 General Requirements.
A. Sprinkler heads shall preclude water application on paved areas or areas not
ret
juiring 1.1"1"13t111n.
B. During a period of extreme drought where the danger to Southold Town's Sole
Source Aquifer is most significant, the Town. Board of the Town of Southold may
ass a resolution preventing irrigation of all properties, excep,t those properties,
exempt from this Chapter. Each day such a violation shall continue shall be an.
additional violation. A violation of this provision shall upon conviction thereof,be
subject to a fine not exceeding 1 000 for each violation.
C. Smart Controllers shall be attached to all new Automatic Irrigation Systems and set
to prevent irrigation after 1/2 inch of rainfall. After 1/2 inch of rainfall the
Automatic Irrigation Systems shall not apply irrigation for a period of 2 days.
1.64-4 Re uirements for automated systems.
A. Premises with Automatic Irrigation Systems, or others stems controlled by automatic
time-controlled devices may only irrigate on even-numbered days for those with even-numbered
street addresses and on odd-numbered days, for those with odd-numbered street addresses. Dail.
irrigation is prohibited.
B. All automatic irri ation systems installed after the effective date of this chapter shall be
equipped with a Smart Controller and at least one Rain. Sensor. The Smart Controller and Rain
Sensors shall prevent the automatic irrigation system from applying water during periods of
rain and/or periods during which soil moisture content is sufficient to sustain Plant life on the
property. Any device installed pursuant to this section must be properly installed maintained
and operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
C. No more than 3 years, after the effective date of this chapter, all Contractors
and/or property owners who activate install repair, or conduct routine maintenance on
automatic irrigation systems shall not activate such system unless that system is equip ed with a
Smart Controller and a minimum of one Rain Sensor. The Addition to the system shall prevent
the automatic irrigation system from applying water during periods of rain and/or periods
during which solll moisture content is sufficient to sustain plant life on the Property.
1.64-5 Contractors who install u rade or,activate automatic landsea a irri ation systems,,shall
provide written documentation to the syste 's owner stating that the system is in compliance
with this chapter.
1.64-6 Exemptions. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to residential food production,
land used in agricultural production and agricultural operations,nurseries and garden centers...
1.64-7 Enforcement. The Building Inspector,Code Enforcement Officer Ordinance Inspector,
or other official as designated by the Southold Town Board shall all be responsible for the
enforcement of this chapter.
1.64-8 Penalties for offenses.
A. A violation of the provisions, of this chapter shall be issued only after notice
of noncompliance and warning to cease illegal operations has been properly served and an
opportunity to cure not to exceed thirty days,has been provided.
B. Any contractor or property owner violating the requirements of this chapter shall upon
conviction thereof, be subject to a fine not exceeding 1 000 for each violation.
C. Any contractor or property owner violating the requirements of this chapter shall,upon
the second or subsequent conviction within five years of the first conviction be subject to a fine
not exceeding 2 500 for each subsequent violation.
I11. Severability.
If any clause, sentence,paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this law or the application thereof to
any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or circumstance shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not
affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof,but shall be confined in its operation to the clause,
sentence,paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this law, or in its application to the person,
individual, corporation, firm,partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy
in which such order or judgment shall be rendered.
IV. Effective Date..
This Local Law shall be effective upon adoption by the Southold Town Board and filling with the
Secretary of State.
Motion By. Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(4) (1) (1)
Adopted Councilman Councilwoman Justice Louisa
Mealy, Doherty Evans
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
K-rupski, Jr.
Adopted as Amended
2025-514
Enact Chapter 280 Zoning, Signs
WHEREAS that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,
New York, on the 28'h day of May, 2025, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in relation to an
Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection with signs" and,
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at
which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, Now therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local Law
entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in connection with
signs"which reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2025
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, in
connection with signs"
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I PURPOSE
The Town Board acknowledges that while the excessive display of political signs during campaigns can be
unsightly and distracting to passing motorists, such signs provide an inexpensive ineans for candidates and
political parties to express their views. For the purposes of this section, a "Political Sign"' is defined as any
sign that 'includes the naine, symbol, or insignia of a political candidate or party. This section alms to allow
political signage in residential, industrial, and commercial zones while implementing conditions to
miminize aesthetic and visual impacts.
H. AMENDMENT
§ 280-85. Specific signs.
I. Political Signs
(1) No person or organization may place or authorize the placement of signs on any land owned
by the Town of Southold. This includes municipal use parcels, town rights-of-way,town p,arks,utility
polies,signs,beaches,schools,or any town structures. The Town of Southold reserves the right to
remove any signs that are placed in prohibited areas.
(2) Political signs not exceeding 32 square feet in area may be placed on privately owned
residential,commercial and/or industrial properties. These signs must be securely fastened so that
wind and/or weather do not cause their removal or displacement. Electronic or flashing signs shall be
prohibited. Additionally,
signs must not obstruct or impair visibility or traffic in any way,nor create a hazard or disturbance
to thepublic's, health safety and welfare.
i. J. Real estate signs. One sign shall be allowed to advertise the sale or lease of real property. The sign
may be either single- or double-faced and not larger than six square feet in size. The sign shall be located at
least 15 feet from the public right-of-way. All real estate signs must be removed immediately upon closing
on the lease or sale. This sign may be allowed in any zone.
J. K. Roof signs.
1. Roof signs may be erected upon or against a roof of a building but shall not extend above the
ridge line of the roof. A sign which is placed anywhere on a parapet other than the fascia shall
be a roof sign and may not extend above the top of the parapet.
2. The top of such sign shall not extend, at its closest point, more than 12 inches from the
surface of the roof. The vertical center of the sign shall be mounted no higher than the
midpoint of the roof.
3. Such sign shall not exceed a size in square feet equivalent to 1f2 times the length in feet of the
structure.
4. A business may have either a roof sign or a wall sign, but it may not have both a roof sign and
a wall sign.
5. A roof sign may not be illuminated.
K. L. Subdivision signs. A sign shall be allowed to advertise the sale or lease of a subdivision of properties
if tl'le subdivision has a public road frontage of 500 feet or more. The sign may be either single- or double-
faced and not larger than 24 square feet in size. The sign shall be located at least 1.5 feet from the street
line. Said sign must be removed upon sale or lease of all properties within the subdivision. This sign may
be allowed in any zone.
L. M. Temporary signs. The erection, installation or maintenance of temporary signs, as defined herein, is
hereby prohibited, except as specified bellow:
(1) A temporary sign announcing special events erected by a municipal, charitable or nonprofit
organization,which does not exceed 24 square feet in area, is permitted for a period not to exceed 30 days.
(2) Temporary interior signs announcing special sales or events shall be permitted in the Hamlet Business
and General Business Districts. Such signs shall cover no more than 25% of the window area to which they
are affixed and shall be removed within 20 days.
(3) If a business has a permitted freestanding or ground sign, a temporary sign may be hung from the
exterior of the building or frown the approved sign. The temporary sign shall not exceed six square feet in
area and shall not project more than two feet from the building and shall not obstruct pedestrian traffic.
(4) If a business does not have a permitted freestanding, ground or businesses center sign, a business may
erect a temporary sandwich board or A-frame sign on the business premises if it does not hinder public
access,traffic or vision. The sign may not exceed six square feet in area and shall be set back at least 15
feet from all property lines. The sign shall be removed at the end of each business day.
(5) No more than one exterior temporary sign at a time shall be allowed on a parcel of property. If there
are multiple businesses on the property,they shall make internal arrangements to share the sign.
C. An external temporary sign may not be displayed for more than 90 days in a one-year period.
M. N. Tourist directional signs. Tourist-related businesses (i.e., hotel,motel, marina,restaurant) which are
located off Route 48 or 25 may have a generic eight-by-twenty-four-inch sign on one of those roads.
N. 0. Wall signs. A wall sign or signs are allowed on the building wall, subject to all of the following
requirements:
(1) It is attached to or 'incorporated in the wall and does not project more than one foot from such wall.
(2) It advertises only the business conducted in such building.
(3) It does not exceed one square foot in total area for each horizontal foot of the business wall facing a
street. If multistory businesses are within the structure, they share one wall sign allotment and shall allocate
it among themselves.
(4) It does not exceed in width 100%of the horizontal linear feet of such wall.
(5) It does not exceed three feet in height.
(6) The sign shall not extend higher than the parapet in the case of one-story buildmigs.In he case of
buildings taller than one story, such signs shall not extend
above the bottom of the sill of the windows of the second story nor extend or be placed more than 15 feet above
the outside grade.
7. No wall sign shall cover,wholly or partly, any wall opening, including doors, fire escapes and
windows, nor project beyond the ends of the wall to which it is attached. All such signs must be
safely and adequately attached to said building wall by means satisfactory to the Building Inspector.
8. A sign may be placed on a business canopy or awning and shall be treated as a wall sign and
is subject to the size restrictions contained therein.
0. P. Window signs. A "'permanent window sign" means any sign which is painted on the window or is
made of materials other than cardboard,paper or canvas. A permanent window sign or combination of
signs shall not cover more than 10%of the total glass area upon which, or in which, it is affixed, displayed
or painted. If the window sign exceeds 10%of the window space, it shall be treated as a wall sign and is
subject to the size restrictions contained therein.
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.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Justice Louisa
Mealy, Evans
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
Adopted as Amended. Includes SEAR vote
VII. Public Hearings
PH 6/24 4:�30 PM - Ch. 164 Irrigation
PH 6/24 4:30 PM - Ch. 164 Irrigation
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Closed Councilman None Justice Louisa
Mealy, Evans
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krups
PH 6/24 4:�30 PM - Ch. 280 Zoning, Signs
PH 6/24 4:30 PM - Ch. 280 Zoning, Signs
Motion By: None
Seconded By: None
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Closed Councilman None Justice Louisa
Mealy, Evans
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty,
Councilinan
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
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