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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-09/25/2025 Denis Noncarrow Town Hall, 53095 Main Road Town Clerk ��e PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Registrar of Vital Statistics Fax (631) 765-6145 Marriage Officer Telephone: Records Management Officer us southoldtown.northfork.net Freedom of Information Officer Office of the Town Clerk Southold Town Board Regular Meeting September 25, 2025 7:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Meeting Hall, Southold,NY. I. Call to Order Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names Councilman Brian Mealy Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilwoman Anne Smith Justice Louisa Evans Councilman Gregory Doroski Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. II. Reports Board of Town Trustees Report -August 2025 Monthly Report III. Public Notices IV. Communications V. Discussion EXECUTIVE SESSION—Litigation 9:00 AM-ATA Ben Johnson with Glenn Goldsmith, President of the Board of Trustees 9:15 AM- Town Attorney Paul DeChance re: Update on Brinkman Litigation EXECUTIVE SESSION—Labor—Matters Involving the Employment of a Particular Person(s) 09:30 AM- Michelle Nickonovitz, Town Comptroller 10:00 AM- Michael Verity, Chief Building Inspector EXECUTIVE SESSION—Town Board Discussion 10:15 AM- Temporary Assistant to LWRP Coordinator EXECUTIVE SESSION—Labor—Matters Involving the Employment/Appointment of a Particular Person 10:30 AM- Jacqui Martinez, Senior Citizens Program Director - Lloyd Reisenberg, Network & Systems Admin. & Zac Tomaszewski, Network & Systems Specialist II - Chief Steven Grattan 10:45 AM- Town Board Members re: Completion of Employee Performance Appraisal 11:00 AM- Councilman Brian Mealy EXECUTIVE SESSION—Contracts It:15 AM- Government Liaison Gwynn Schroeder, Community Development Project Supervisor Andrea Menjivar and Deputy Supervisor John Stype 11:45 AM- Town Attorney Paul DeChance re: Solar Contract Negotiations EXECUTIVE SESSION—Potential Litigation 12:00 PM -Deputy Town Attorney Jack Squicciarini 12:30 PM - Town Board Lunch Break OPEN SESSION—(Anticipated to start at 1:00 PM) 01:00 PM - Government Liaison Gwynn Schroeder and Community Development Project Supervisor Andrea Menjivar Housing Policy and Procedures Community 01:30 PM -Leslie Weisman, Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals Code Change to Ch.280-Maximum House Size 02:00 PM -Lillian McCullough, Land Preservation Executive Assistant with John Sepenoski, GIS/Land Management Coordinator CPF Project Plan Process Update 02:30 PM -Heather Lanza Proposed Changes to Zoning Use Table Town Attorney Paul DeChance Chapter 275 Code Changes VI. Resolutions 2025-713 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated September 25, 2025. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-714 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold,New York at 4:30 P.M. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-715 2025 Budget Modification -Assessors RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1355.1.100.401 Assessors, FT Employees, Sick Earnings- $2,473 SCAT To: A.1355.1.100.201 Assessors, FT Employees, Overtime $2,473 Earnings-SCAT Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-716 Fishers Island Resolutions Ratification 8/28 & 9/15, 2025 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 August 28 and September 15, 2025 meetings, as follows: FIFD Resolution # Regarding 2025-071 Warrant 2025-072 Budget Modification- $ 40,000.00 2025-074 Warrant Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-717 ZBA Refund -Joanne Tierney Varello RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund to Joanne Tierney-Varello, 9 Wildflower Drive, Kings Park,NY 11754, in the amount of $1,750.00. The applicant withdrew their ZBA Application. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-718 Advertise for bids for yearly items for 2026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for BIDS for the following items for the 2026 year: -Bulk Sand for the Highway Department -Milk for the Human Resource Center -Cleaning of Police Department Uniform Clothing -Scrap Tire Removal -Waste Oil Removal Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-719 2025 Budget Modification -DPW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1490.1.100.301 Vacation-SCAT Pay $9,140.64 To: A.1490.1.100.300 Vacation Earnings $9,140.64 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-720 2025 Budget Modification - SWMD RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 Solid Waste Management District budget as follows: From: SR.8160.4.400.160 Facility Improvements $ 7,975.00 Total $ 7,975.00 To: SR.8160.4.100.800 Maint-Facilities/Grounds $ 3,000.00 SR.8160.2.200.500 Misc. Equipment $1,500.00 SR 8160.4.100.125 Misc Supplies $1,000.00 SR.8160.2.500.600 Misc Sanitation Equipment $2,475.00 Total $ 7,975.00 Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (4) (0) (1) Adopted Councilman None Supervisor Jill Doherty Mealy, Albert J. Councilwoman Krupski, Jr. Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski 2025-721 2025 Budget Modification - Town Clerk RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1410.1.100.200 Town Clerk, FT Employees, Overtime $1,078.88 Earnings To: A.1410.1.100.400 Town Clerk, FT Employees, Sick $1,078.88 Earnings Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-722 Advertise for Assessment Clerk RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for the position of Provisional Contingent Permanent Assessment Clerk. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-723 Attend Seminar RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Janet Douglass and Erick Haas to attend the North Fork Safety Day seminar on October 9th, 2025, at Mattituck Park District. This seminar is through NYMIR and will have no cost to the Town. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-724 The Research Foundation of the State of New York Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Extension Agreement with The Research Foundation of the State of New York, for subrecipient funding in the amount $98,000.00, for the period through July 31, 2026, funding the Peconic Estuary Partnership -National Estuary Program Project, at no cost to the Town, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-725 Zoning Update Advisory Committee Appointment RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints George Kewin to the Zoning Update Advisory Committee effective immediately. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-726 Subrecipient Agreement with the Fishers Island Ferry District-Fishers Island Airport Grant RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute the Subrecipient Agreement with the Fishers Island Ferry District for the Fishers Island Airport Grant in the amount of$277,227.00, a grant approved by the Federal Aviation Administration("FAA")to repair and reconstruct the runways at the Elizabeth Field Airport, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-727 2025 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the following officers to attend the Crisis Intervention Team and Group Crisis Intervention Team Training to be held from November 17th through November 20th, 2025 in Nassau County: - PO James Crosser - PO Fiona Faherty - PO Jessica Sedotto There are no fees associated with this training. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-728 2025 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves Captain Scott Latham to attend the virtual training 'Releasing and Redacting Law Enforcement Records' on December loth, 2025. Training to be a legal charge to the 2025 Police Department budget line A.3120.4.600.225. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-729 Amy Folk to attend Seminar RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Amy Folk to attend a seminar entitled Association of Public Historians of New York State- 2025 Annual State Conference in Cazanovia,New York from October 5 to October 8, 2025. All expenses for registration, travel, lodging and meals to be a legal charge to the 2025 budget(meetings and seminars). Funds are available in account number A.7510.4.600.200; Historian, Meetings & Seminars. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-730 Amend Resolution 2025-668 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2025- 668 to read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves PSD II Tammy Paladino to complete the Communications Training Officer training, to be completed virtually on a date to be determined. Registration to be a legal_ charge to the Police Department budget line A.3020.4.600.400. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-731 Thomson Reuters - Town Attorney RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the Westlaw Order Forms between the Town of Southold and Thomson Reuters regarding a 12-month agreement for the West Proflex Plan for the Town Attorney's Office in connection with legal research, on-line CLE classes for all attorneys, and all legal books at a cost of$799.19 per month, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney and funded from budget line A.1420.4.100.200. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-732 2025 Budget Modification -Planning RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Part Town budget as follows: From: B.8020.1.100.100 Planning, FT Employees, $10,000 Regular Earnings Total $10,000 To: B.8020.4.500.100 Planning, Contractual $10,000 Expense, Professional Services Total $10,000 Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-733 Adoption of the Town of Southold Title VI Plan and Appointment of Title VI Coordinator WHEREAS, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations provide that no person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold is a subrecipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 funding through the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT); and WHEREAS, as a condition of receiving such financial assistance, the Town of Southold is required to prepare, adopt, and submit a Title VI Plan demonstrating compliance with federal nondiscrimination requirements; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has prepared a Title VI Plan consistent with the guidelines and template issued by the NYSDOT; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the Town of Southold Title VI Plan; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby appoints Deputy Town Attorney James Squicciarini as the Town's Title VI Coordinator, responsible for ensuring compliance with the adopted Plan and serving as the designated point of contact for Title VI matters; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board directs the Title VI Coordinator to submit the adopted Plan, along with all required assurances and documentation, to the New York State Department of Transportation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board affirms its commitment to ensuring that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any Town of Southold program or activity, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-734 2025 Budget Modification -Accounting RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1310.1.200.100 Accounting, PT Employees, $22,600 Regular Earnings To: A.1310.1.100.200 Accounting, FT Employees, $22,600 Overtime Earnings Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-735 Payment of Claim -Burga RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the payment of One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty($1,750.00) Dollars to Joseph Burga for damage to property arising out of an incident that occurred on July 26, 2025, subject to the exection of a General Release and Town Attorney review. Payment to be issued from budget line—CS.1910.4.300.800 (Claims). Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-736 Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County for consulting services to be performed over a 5- month period, at an hourly rate of$80.00, with a maximum compensation not to exceed $35,000, in support of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program(LWRP), subject to Town Attorney review. Budget Line B.8020.4.500.100 - Professional Services. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-737 2025 Budget Modification - Capital WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to complete asbestos abatement to the Fishers Island Barracks, 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 2025 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows: From: A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $62,200 Total $62,200 To: A.9901.9.000.100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer $62,200 to Capital Total $62,200 Capital Project Name: FI Police Barracks Financing Method: Transfer from General Fund Whole Town Increase Revenues: H.5031.18 Interfund Transfers, Building $62,200 Improvements Total $62,200 Increase Appropriations: H.1620.2.500.825 DPW, Capital Outlay, FI $62,200 Police Barracks Total $62,200 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-738 Amend Resolution 2025-165 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends previously approved TB Resolution 2025-165 to reflect Police Officers Steven Ficner and James Crosser to attend the 2025 Police Juvenile Officer Training Conference. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-739 Addendum to Special Event 2025-7 Sparkling Pointe RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Sparkling Pointe LLC, to hold Addendums to SPV-1 on September 28th 2025 at 39750 County Road 48, Southold,New York, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., as applied for in application SPV-lc,provided they adhere to all conditions on the application, and to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on the condition that all Shellfish Vendors and the Host Venue have the appropriate yearly or temporary permits from the Suffolk County Department of Health, Food Safety Division. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-740 Accept Bid-FI Police Barracks RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of WPS Contracting Group, LLC in the amount of$62,200.00 for the asbestos remediation of the Fishers Island Police Barrack, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. H.1620.2.500.825. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-741 2025 Budget Modification -Accounting RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1320.4.500.300 Accountants $5,000 To: A.1310.4.500.150 Professional Services $5,000 Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-742 Survey Services for Traveler Street RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal of L.K. McLean, D.P.C.in the amount of$8,350 for surveying services on Traveler Street, Southold,New York, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. A.1440.4.500.400. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-743 Resignation from Police Advisory Committee RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Pastor Tom MacLeod from the position of a member of the Police Advisory Committee effective immediately. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-744 Geneva Worldwide, Inc. RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a service agreement with Geneva Worldwide, Inc. for over-the-telephone, written, and/or interpretation services on behalf of the Southold Town Human Resource Center as required for senior services by the County of Suffolk's Office for the Aging. The term of the agreement shall be from September 1, 2025, until August 21, 2028. Subject to approval by the Town Attorney and funded from budget line A.6772.4.400.100. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-745 PH 10/7 4:30pm Local Law- Chapter 275 WHEREAS there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York, on the 25th day of September, 2025, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shoreline," and now therefor 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 7th day of October, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shoreline",which reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 2025 A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shoreline" BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows: L Purpose - The Purpose of the amendment is to amend Chapter 275 Wetlands and Shoreline. IL Amendment- The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined words as follows: § 275-2. Definitions; word usage. B. AS-BUILT PLANS Plans prepared to scale by a licensed surveyor certified to the applicant detailing any and all operations eondueted neeor-ding to a valid per- current conditions on the property, hi2hli2htin2 any and all differences from a valid permit. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE Any hard-surfaced, man-made area that does not retain or absorb water, including but not limited to building roofs, mortared patios,paved parking lots and driveways, sidewalks and other paved areas-,including compacted surfaces such as those made with Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) or similar materials that, while not traditionally paved, significantly limit infiltration and function as impervious for stormwater purposes. INNOVATIVE/ALTERNATIVE (I/A) SEPTIC SYSTEM: An onsite wastewater treatment system that utilizes advanced treatment processes, such as aeration, filtration, or enhanced biological activity, to reduce nitrogen and other pollutants beyond the levels achieved by conventional septic systems. OPEN-GRATE DECKING ---Decking material designed to allow light to pass through the area below, typically through spaced slats or perforations allowing at least 50% of light to filter through. Often required for docks and walkways to preserve aquatic vegetation and protect the underwater environment. ORDINARY AND USUAL MAINTENANCE Actions on a wetlands-permitted, functional structure which do not involve more than 7-5%25% of the entire structure ver calendar year and which are required to preserve such structure in a condition or state of equivalent quality to that which was approved or required by permit. VEGETATED NON-TURF BUFFER: A designated area maintained to be at least 50% covered with noninvasive native vegetation other than turf grass. This buffer serves to protect an adiacent natural feature by filtering runoff, stabilizing soil and providing habitat. The area is planted or naturally colonized with a mix of native trees, shrubs, perennials and groundcovers chosen for their deep root systems to enhance soil stability and water infiltration. Turf grass, including fescue species, pesticides and fertilizers are not permitted within the buffer zone. Vegetated non-turf buffers are subiect to a planting plan approved by the Board based upon site-specific needs. k 275-3. Findings; purpose; jurisdiction; setbacks. D. Setbacks. (1) The following minimum setbacks apply to any and all operations proposed on residential property within the jurisdiction of the Board of Trustees: (a) Wetland boundary or bank. [5] Swimming pool and related structures: - 0 feet. - 60 feet. Pools reauirin2 retaining walls treater than 2' above trade— 100 feet. § 275-8. Processing of application. B. Investigation and coordination. Upon receipt of the application, the office of the Trustees shall maintain the original in the file and forward one copy thereof to each of the following as necessary: the Conservation Advisory Council, the LWRP Coordinator, the Stormwater Management Officer, the Planning Department, and the Zoning Board. T-#e Conservation Advisory Couneil shall review said appliention and the effeet, if any, on the wetlands -and-tid-al wate-F-s- of the Town that may r-esH!t &om the proposed operations and shall,within 20 days of r-eeeipt of the same, forward its written r-ep of findings and with Fespeet to sHeh appheation to the TFHstee the Conservation Advisory Couneil shall r-eeommend that sueh appliention be r-esp . ed within 20 days, the review by the Conservation Advisory Couneil shall be dee-med-wftived-. § 275-11 Construction and operation standards. A. General. The following standards are required for all operations within the jurisdiction of the Trustees: (4) Fences. (d) Only one posted sign per 100 linear feet offence is allowed on a split-rail fence. Posted signs shall be no larger than 12 inches by 12 inches square. Any fence, barricade or impediment to pedestrian traffic on the beach or wetland area in violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be removed upon written notice to the owner of the premises upon which such fence, barricade or impediment is located, sent by certified or registered mail. Such fence, barricade or impediment shall be removed by the owner within 30 days of the date of the notice. Upon failure to comply with such notice, the Building Inspector, the Office of Code Enforcement, or a Bay Gons*.,�.'o Harbormaster may remove or cause the removal of the illegal structure. (e) If any fence, barricade or impediment is determined by the Building Inspector, the Office of Code Enforcement, or a Bay re+ista Harbormaster to create a hazard to the health, safety or welfare of the public, such structure may be removed and disposed of by the Town without prior notice to the owner. Upon removal by the Town, all costs and expenses incurred by the Town for the removal of such fence, barricade or impediment shall be the responsibility of the owner. The Town may pursue any and all remedies available at law to recover any unpaid costs associated with removal, including filing a statement with the Town Assessors, identifying the property in connection with which such expenses were incurred and the owner thereof as shown on the latest assessment roll of the Town. The Assessors, in preparation of the next assessment roll, shall assess such amount upon such property. Such amount shall be included in the levy against such property, shall constitute a lien and shall be collected and enforced in the same manner, by the same proceedings, at the same time and under the same penalty as is provided by law for the collection and enforcement of real property taxes in the Town of Southold. C. In water. The following standards are required for all in-water operations adjacent to residential properties. Operations conducted on properties zoned Ml or M2 may be given greater flexibility in these requirements given the water-dependent nature of their use. (2) Docks (b) Dock locations and lengths. [3] Prohibited locations and activities. [a] No new docks utilized for residential purposes shall be permitted on the Great/Little Peconic Bay, Pipes Cove, Southold Bay, Gardiners Bay, Shelter Island Sound, Hog Neck Bay, Orient Harbor, Hallocks Bay or Long Beach Bay with the exception of Fisher's Island and Robin's Island. No new docks will be permitted on the Long Island Sound or^ ^r- d-s ^ 004, tah-A* 4 eause habitat fFagmeatatioa of vegetate' T ,edan s in the following areas: Downs Creek, Hallocks Bay, Hashamomuck Creek and Pond, Long Creek (branch of Mattituck Creek, East of Grand Avenue bridge), Pipe's Cove Creek, a*d West Creek, Laurel Lake, Marion Lake, Maratooka Pond, Housing Pond, Lilly Pond, Great Pond, Inlet Pond, Hashamomack Pond and Dam Pond. 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 Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-746 Resignation from Conservation Advisory Committee Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Jocelyn Kaelin from the position of student member of the Conservation Advisory Council, effective immediately. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-747 ADP Servicing Agreement Addendum RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Town Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an addendum to the ADP Servicing Agreement with the Town of Southold to provide for the configuration and customization for Enhanced Reporting as required by the NYS Retirement System, as outlined in the Statement of Work dated September 23, 2025 as New Report Setup 3-74691580620, at an estimated cost of$1,000.00, subject to Town Attorney review. Budget Line A.1310.4.500.150—Professional Services. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-748 Accept Resignation of Jorge Perez RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Jorge Perez from the position of Full-Time Automotive Equipment Operator effective close of business October 1, 2025. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-749 Appoint Independent Contractors for Zoning Update RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute independent contractor agreements with Dhruvin Thakkar and Christian Nunez to perform visualization work for the zoning update at a rate of$20.00 per hour, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, funded from budget line B.8020.4.500.500. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-750 Appoint Diana Whitecavage Payroll Supervisor RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Diana V. Whitecavage to the position of a Full-Time Payroll Supervisor for the Accounting & Finance Department, effective October 2, 2025, at a rate of$98,000.00 per year. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-751 Appoint Erica Saccente Provisional Assistant Adult Daycare Program Supervisor RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Erica Saccente to the position of Provisional Assistant Adult Daycare Program Supervisor for the Human Resource Center, effective October 2, 2025, at a rate of$45,042.05 per year. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-752 Appoint Douglas Masterson Full Time Minibus Driver RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Douglas Masterson to the position of a Full-Time Mini Bus Driver for the Human Resource Center, effective October 16, 2025, at a rate of$37,190.83 per annum, subject to pre-employment DOT testing requirements and background search completion. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-753 BEI Maintenance Service Agreement RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves to enter into a service agreement with BEI Holdings, Inc, DBA Business Electronics, formerly Mayday Communications, Inc. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Councilwoman Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-754 Attend Seminar-DSW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Solid Waste Coordinator Nick Krupski to attend the NYSAR3 Annual Conference in Cooperstown NY from November 12 through November 14th 2025. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2025 budget(SR.8160.4.600.200, Meetings and Seminars and SR.8160.4.600.300 Travel Reimbursement). Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (4) (0) (1) Adopted Councilman None Supervisor Jill Doherty Mealy, Albert J. Councilwoman Krupski, Jr. Smith, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski Vil. Public Hearings [MIN_SIGNATURES]