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Southold Town Board
Regular Meeting
October 21, 2025 7:00 PM
A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at the
Meeting Hall, Southold,NY.
I. Call to Order
Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names
Councilman Brian Mealy
Councilwoman Anne Smith
Councilwoman Jill Doherty
Justice Louisa Evans
Councilman Gregory Doroski
Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr.
II. Reports
Board of Trustees Monthly Report
-September 2025
Trustees Monthly Report
III. Public Notices
IV. Communications
V. Discussion
Discussion Items are found on the 10/21 Town Board Work Session Agenda.
Discussion Items are found on the 10/21 Town Board
VI. Resolutions
2025-784
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
October 21, 2025.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
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
Krupski, Jr.
2025-785
Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be
held, WEDNESDAY,November 5, 2025 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold,New York
at 7:00 P.M.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
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
Krupski, Jr.
2025-786
Adopt 2026 Preliminary Budget & Set PH 11/5 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby prepare and
approve as the Preliminary Budget of the Town of Southold for the fiscal year beginning on
the lst day of January 2026, the itemized statement of estimated revenues and expenditures
hereby attached and made part of this resolution, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that this Town board shall meet at 4:00 PM,Wednesday, on
the 5th of November, 2025, at the Southold Town Hall for the purpose of holding a public
hearing on the 2026 Preliminary Budget, and after all persons attending said hearing shall
have had an opportunity to be heard in favor or against the 2026 Preliminary Budget as
compiled, or for or against any item and items therein contained, that said hearing be then
recessed and thereafter convened at 7:00 PM on said day for the same purpose; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Preliminary Budget will be available for viewing on the
Southold Town official website: www.southoldtownny.gov, and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Clerk shall give notice of such hearings in the
manner provided for in Section 108 of the Town Law and that such notice be published in
substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE
2026 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
AND
2026 PRELIMINARY CAPITAL BUDGET
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Preliminary Budget and Preliminary Capital Budget
of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York for the fiscal year beginning on
January 1, 2026 has been prepared and approved by the Southold Town Board and filed in
the Office of the Town Clerk at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New
York, where they are available for inspection and where copies may be obtained by any
interested person during business hours.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
will meet and review said 2026 Preliminary Budget and 2026 Preliminary Capital Budget
and hold a public hearing thereon at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,
New York, in said Town at 4:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, November 5,
2025, and at such hearing any persons may be heard in favor of or against the 2026
Preliminary Budget and 2026 Preliminary Capital Budget as compiled, or for or against any
item or items therein contained.
FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Section 108 of the Town Law,
the following are proposed yearly salaries of members of the Town Board, the Town Clerk,
the Superintendent of Highways, Tax Receiver, Assessors, and Trustees:
SCHEDULE OF SALARIES OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS
(ARTICLE 8 OF TOWN LAW)
Supervisor $ 129,502
Members of the Town Board (4) @ 44,370
Town Justice and Member of the Town Board, Fishers Island 65,838
Town Justices (2) @ 88,434
Town Clerk 122,038
Superintendent of Highways 126,653
Assessors (3) @ 91,216
Tax Receiver 47,616
Trustees (5) @ 26,234
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.
2025-787
1115 7:00 pm PH for CDBG Funding
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets 7:00 PM,
Wednesday,November 5, 2025, Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New
York 11971, as the time and place for a Public Hearing to hear citizens'views on local
housing and community development needs to be met with approximately $100,000.00 in
Community Development Block Grant funds the Town of Southold expects to receive in
April 2026 and authorizes the Town Clerk to publish an"Announcement of Public Hearing
Notice".
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.
2025-788
2025 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, December lst, 2025 in both ORIENT
POINT and LAUREL working toward the center of town; be it further
RESOLVED that, during the Fall Leaf Cleanup, ONLY leaves should be placed in the
unpaved portion of the Town right-of-way (in biodegradable bags) for collection. Once the
Highway Department has completed the area, they will NOT return; be it further
RESOLVED BRUSH and/or BRANCHES will NOT be removed; be it further
RESOLVED that the Fishers Island Fall Cleanup will also commence on Monday,
December lst, 2025.
RESOLVED that the Town Compost Facility in Cutchogue will accept residential brush
free of charge for the month of December(1 - 30), and residential leaves free of charge for
the months of November and December; and that this grace period is for those residents
who wish to take their brush directly to the Town's compost site themselves; and that there
shall be no reduction in tip fees for commercial vehicles; and be it further
RESOLVED that for the purposes of this resolution, residential vehicles shall be defined as
any vehicle with a resident disposal permit issued by the Town Clerk of the Town of
Southold carrying less than one ton of debris (including trailers), or for vehicles without a
permit, any vehicle with a less than one ton carrying capacity(including trailers); and that
commercial vehicles shall be defined as any vehicle with a commercial disposal permit
issued by the Town Clerk of the Town of Southold, or for vehicles without a permit, any
vehicle with a carrying capacity of one ton or greater; and be it further
RESOLVED that the tip fee waiver/reduction described herein shall not apply to stumps of
any type; and that it applies to the charge for the weight of the debris ONLY, and not to
single entry fees for vehicles without permits, which will still be charged as appropriate.
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.
2025-789
Acknowledge the retirement of Louisa Evans
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification from the NYS
Retirement System concerning the retirement of Louisa Evans effective January 1, 2026
now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the intent
to retire of Louisa Evans from the position of Town Justice/Councilwoman, effective
January 1, 2026.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
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
Krupski, Jr.
2025-790
Grant FMLA Leave to a Town Employee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a leave of
absence for up to 12 weeks to Employee 9 8948 effective October 2, 2025 pursuant to the
Family Medical Leave Act.
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.
2025-791
Ratification of Fishers Island Ferry District Resolution for October 14, 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 October 14,
2025 meeting, as follows:
FIFD
Resolution # Regarding
2025-080 Warrant
2025-081 Budget Modification- $ 41,500.00
2025-084 Legal
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
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.
2025-792
Approve Resolution Number 2025-083
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2025-083 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted October 14, 2025
which reads as follows:
WHEREAS the Ferry District requires additional Deckhands (FIFD);
Therefore it is RESOLVED to appoint, with effect October 23, 2025, Frederick Stanley II
as a part-time Deckhand (FIFD) at a rate of$19.00 per hour.
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.
2025-793
Rescind resolution 2025-749
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution
2025-749, adopted at the September 23, 2025 regular Town Board meeting in it's entirety,
which read as follows:
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: 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.
2025-794
Rescind Resolution Number 2025-752
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby RESCINDS Resolution
2025-752 which reads as follows:
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: 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.
2025-795
Amend Resolution Number 2025-759
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution
Number 2025-759 to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Lisa Cramer to
the position of Part-Time Guard for the Solid Waste District, effective October 10, 2025, at
a rate of$17.43 per hour, not to exceed 20 hours per week.
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.
2025-796
Thomson Reuters West Law Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the renewal
of the Contract of the West Law Order Forms Between the Town of Southold and West
Group Regarding a Twelve (12) Month Agreement in Connection with the Government
West Proflex Plan Law Book Updates for the Town Clerk's Office at a Cost of$336.73 per
month for the Term November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2026, all in accordance with
the approval of the Town Attorney. Legal Charge to Town Clerk Account
A.1410.4.100.125.
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.
2025-797
Retain Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP-Index No. 627269/2025
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Town
Attorney to retain Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP as Special Counsel to represent the Town
of Southold, Zoning Board of Appeals, in an action in Supreme Court, Suffolk County
under Index No. 627269/2025, in the matter of Anthony Colletta and Joanne Colletta v.
Town of Southold Zoning Board of Appeals, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney,
Budget Line B.1420.4.500.200.
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.
2025-798
Retainer Agreement with Peter Johnson, Esq.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a retainer agreement with Peter Johnson, Esq. to
act as counsel to the Town of Southold Board of Assessors at the current municipal rate of
$195.00 per hour effective 1/l/2026 - 12/31/2026, subject to Town Attorney review. Funds
are available in account A.1355.4.500.100 (Legal Counsel).
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.
2025-799
Commodity Supplemental Food Program Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs Town
Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an intermunicipal agreement with the State of
New York regarding the Commodity Supplemental Food Program as supplied by Island
Harvest for the period of one(1)year November 18, 2025 through November 18, 2026,
subject to approval by the Town attorney, at no cost to the Town.
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.
2025-800
Roadway Restoration Agreement with National Grid-2025 Greenport West Gas Main
Replacement Project.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Town Highway Superintendent Daniel J. Goodwin to execute the Roadway Restoration
Agreement dated September 17, 2025, with National Grid, associated with the 2025
Greenport West Gas Main Replacement Project MSLI200085, for final restoration of
Bailey Avenue, Champlin Place, Knapp Place, Main Street and Sterling Place, for a total
reimbursement to the Town in the amount of $353,155.00, subject to Town Attorney
review.
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.
2025-801
Roadway Restoration Agreement with National Grid-2025 Southold Gas Main
Replacement Project
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Town Highway Superintendent Daniel J. Goodwin to execute the Roadway Restoration
Agreement dated September 17, 2025, with National Grid, associated with the 2025
Southold Gas Main Replacement Project MSLI230838, for final restoration of Horton Lane
and Sunnyside Road, for a total reimbursement to the Town in the amount of$143,711.25,
subject to Town Attorney review.
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.
2025-802
Roadway Restoration Agreement with National Grid- Southold Gas Main
Replacement Project
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Town Highway Superintendent Daniel J Goodwin to execute the Roadway Restoration
Agreement dated September 26, 2025, with National Grid, associated with the 2025
Southold Gas Main Replacement Project MSLI190184, for final restoration of Boisseau
Avenue, for a total reimbursement to the Town in the amount of$266,769.00, subject to
Town Attorney review.
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.
2025-803
Roadway Restoration Agreement with National Grid- Orient Gas Main Replacement
Project
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Town Highway Superintendent Daniel J Goodwin to execute the Roadway Restoration
Agreement dated September 22, 2025, with National Grid, associated with the 2025 Orient
Gas Main Replacement Project MSLI230885, for final restoration of Youngs Road, for a
total reimbursement to the Town in the amount of$21,500.00, subject to Town Attorney
review.
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.
2025-804
County Road 48 Speed Limit Requests
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the findings of
the traffic study conducted by the County of Suffolk Department of Public Works and the
recommended speed limit reduction on County Route 48 as follows:
• 45 mph between a point 900 +/- feet west of Cox Neck Road and Marys Road, a
distance of 1.2+/-miles
• 45 mph between Old North Road and Leon Road(+/- 450' west of Clark Road), a
distance of 2.1 +/-miles
• 40 mph between Leon Road and Chapel Lane, a distance of 2.0 +/-miles
• 45 mph between Chapel Lane and Main Street—Route 25, SH 8380, intersection, a
distance of 1.6 +/-miles
And, further, authorizes and directs the execution of the requisite TE-9 Form to facilitate
this speed reduction; subject to Town Attorney review and approval.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Tabled Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-805
Outstanding Fishers Island Sewer District Rent/Penalties
WHEREAS, the following properties are in arrears of Fishers Island Sewer District
rents/penalties which remain outstanding and unpaid:
1. SCTM 1000-9.40-12—in the amount of$45.00 (Penalty for payment made more than
30 days after due date).
2. SCTM 1000-12.-1-9— $1,890 (Sewer arrears $1,800 plus penalties $90.00).
3. SCTM 1000-9.-9-20— $945.00 (Sewer arrears $900 plus penalties $45.00).
WHEREAS, Chapter 215-17 of the Town Code"Actions to Collect Rents"provides that
the Town Board may annually cause a statement to be prepared setting forth the amount of
each lien for sewer rents in arrears, the real property affected thereby and the names of the
person in whose name such real property is assessed; and further provides that such
Statement shall be presented to the Town Assessor for the purpose of levying the involved
parcel for the amount of the arrears in the same manner as may be provided by law for the
collection and enforcement of Town Taxes; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the preparation of this annual Statement in
accordance with Chapter 215-17 and directs that the Statement be presented to the Town
Assessor for the purpose of levying the amounts contained in such Statement against the
real property identified herein liable for the arrears. The amounts to be so levied are to be
collected and enforced in the same manner and at the same time as may be provided by law
for the collection and enforcement of Town Taxes; all subject to the approval of the Town
Attorney.
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.
2025-806
Authorizing Settlement of Litigation and Execution of Stipulation of Discontinuance
and Related Release Documents -Index No.: 612520/2024
WHEREAS, the Town of Southold commenced an action in the Supreme Court of the State
of New York, County of Suffolk, entitled Town of Southold v. American Surety Company,
Index No. 612520/2024 (the "Action"); and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Town Attorney and Deputy Town Attorney, the
Town Board finds that settlement of the Action is in the best interests of the Town and its
taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, American Surety Company has agreed to pay the Town of Southold the total
sum of Ten Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($10,000.00) in full settlement of all claims
asserted or which could have been asserted in the Action; and
WHEREAS, as part of the settlement, the parties will execute (i) a Stipulation of
Discontinuance with Prejudice, and(ii) a Mutual General Release and Indemnification
Agreement, which provide that such settlement shall not become effective nor be filed until
the settlement funds have been received and cleared by the Town; and
WHEREAS, Town Law §64(6) and Town Law §68 require Town Board authorization for
settlement of claims and execution of settlement-related documents on behalf of the Town;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves the settlement of Town of Southold v.
American Surety Company, Index No. 612520/2024, for the amount of$10,000.00, subject
to receipt and clearance of said funds by the Town; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor, Town Attorney, or
Deputy Town Attorney to execute the Stipulation of Discontinuance with Prejudice, Mutual
General Release and Indemnification Agreement, and any other documents necessary to
effectuate the settlement, in a form approved by the Town Attorney; and be it further
RESOLVED, that said Stipulation shall not be filed with the Court until the settlement
payment has been received and cleared by the Town's Finance Department; and be it
further
RESOLVED, that the Town Attorney or Deputy Town Attorney is authorized to file the
fully executed Stipulation of Discontinuance with the Suffolk County Clerk and to take any
other legal actions necessary to conclude the litigation; and be it further
RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be incorporated by reference into the
settlement documents.
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.
2025-807
Community Development contract 2025
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Albert J Krupski to sign contract and all documentation for the 2025
Community Development Block Grant Program.
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.
2025-808
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.1355.1.100.100 Board of Assessors, FT $20,000
Employees, Regular Earnings
To:
A.1355.1.200.100 Board of Assessors, PT $20,000
Employees, Regular Earnings
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.
2025-809
2025 Budget Modification -Records Management
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025
General Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.1460.4.100.100 Office Supplies/Stationary $106.10
A.1460.4.100.550 Equipment Parts/Supplies $750.00
A.1460.4.400.500 OffSite Storage $300.00
A.1460.4.400.600 Equipment Maintenance & $1,500.00
Repairs
A.1410.4.600.900 Advertising $4,011.74
Total $6,667.84
To:
A.1460.1.100.200 Overtime Earnings $6,667.84
Total $6,667.84
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.
2025-810
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.1410.4.200.100 Cellular Telephone $624.82
A.1410.4.400.500 Minute Tracking Software $138.00
A.1410.4.600.100 Legal Notices $6,271.28
A.1410.4.600.900 Advertising $1,533.44
Total $8,567.54
To:
A.1410.1.100.200 Overtime Earnings $4,283.77
A.1410.1.100.400 Sick Earnings $4,283.77
Total $8,567.54
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.
2025-811
2025 Budget Modification - Tree Committee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025
General Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.8560.4.400.200 Trees & Committee Expense $1,600.00
Total: $1,600.00
To:
A.8560.1.200.100 Tree Committee, PT $1,600.00
Employees, Regular Earnings
Total: $1,600.00
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.
2025-812
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.8160.4.100.200 Diesel Fuel $10,000
To:
SR.8160.4.100.450 Equipment Parts/Supplies $10,000
Motion By: Councilwoman Smith
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Supervisor
Mealy, Albert J.
Councilwoman Krupski, Jr.
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
2025-813
Assessors Office Training Request
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves William
Flinter to complete the Agricultural Exemption Processing training, to be completed
virtually on October 20th 2025.
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.
2025-814
Police Department 2025 Training Request
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves Sergeant
Steven Witzke to attend the Axon's Developmental Experiential Leadership Training
Academy to be held in Warren County,NY from October 27th through October 31st, 2025.
Related expenses to be a legal charge to the 2025 Police Department budget lines
A.3120.4.600.225 and A.3120.4.600.300.
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.
2025-815
Attend Liblit Seminar -DSW
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Nick Krupski to attend the Annual Evan R. Liblit Memorial Award Breakfast on
Wednesday,November 19th, 2025. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal
charge to the 2025 budget (SR.8160.4.600.200, Meetings and Seminars).
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Supervisor
Mealy, Albert J.
Councilwoman Krupski, Jr.
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
2025-816
Attend Off-Site Meeting
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Michelle Nickonovitz, Sharon Glassman, and Laura Arena to attend an off-site meeting
regarding financial software at the Town of East Hampton on October 23rd. All expenses
to be a legal charge to the 2025 budget(A.1310.4.600.300 Travel Reimbursement).
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
Krupski, Jr.
2025-817
Attend Seminar - SEQRA 50th Anniversary Conference
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Heather Lanza, Town Planning Director, to participate as a panelist, and Brian Cummings,
Senior Planner, to attend the SEQRA 50th Anniversary Seminar in Albany,NY,November
6-7, 2025. All expenses to be a legal charge to the 2025 Planning Department budget.
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.
2025-818
Attend Seminar -Land Preservation Executive Assistant
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Land Preservation Executive Assistant Lillian McCullough to attend the Touro Land Use
Institute's Suffolk County Working Waterfront CLE program on October 28, 2025. All
expenses to be a legal charge to the 2025 Land Preservation Department budget.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(6) (0) (0)
Councilman None None
Mealy,
Councilwoman
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski,
Supervisor
Krupski, Jr.
2025-819
Attend Seminar
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Laura Arena to attend a NYSAMPO virtual seminar on Public Works Contracting Under
NYS General Municipal Law on November 5th& 6th. All expenses for registration to be a
legal charge to the 2025 budget(A.1310.4.600.200, Meetings & Seminars).
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.
2025-820
Special Event 2025-27 - CAST Annual Festival of Trees at Treiber Farms
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
CAST to hold Special Event 2025-27 at Trieber Farms located at 38320 Route 48, Peconic,
New York as applied for in application CAST 2a-c for their Sixth Annual Festival of Trees
on November 21, 2025 from 6PM-8PM,November 22, 2025 from LOAM-6PM, and
November 23, 2025 from LOAM to 5PM,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.
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.
2025-821
East End Hospice Tree Lighting 2025
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
East End Hospice to hold its East End Hospice Tree of Lights on the Cutchogue Village
Green on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM,provided they adhere to
the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on Town Properties and Roads. All Town
fees for this event, except for the Clean-up Deposit, are waived.
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.
2025-822
Southold P.T.A. Halloween Parade
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Southold PTA to use the following roads for its Annual Halloween Parade in Southold, on
Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM: beginning at the Firehouse, west on Route 25, South
on Oaklawn Avenue ending at the Southold Elementary School,provided they adhere to the
Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on Town Properties and Roads, and coordinate
traffic control upon notification of the adoption of this resolution with Chief Steven Grattan
to the Southold Town Police Department. All Town fees for this event, with the exception
of the Clean-up Deposit, are waived.
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.
2025-823
Cub Scout Pack 39 - Cubmobile Race
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Cub Scout Pack 39 to close East Side Ave between Baily Beach Rd and Harbor View Ave
in Mattituck for its Annual Cubmobile Race on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 6AM-
1PM,provided they adhere to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on Town
Properties and Roads, and coordinate traffic control with Chief Steven Grattan of the
Southold Town Police Department. All Town fees for this event, with the exception of the
Clean-up deposit, are waived.
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.
2025-824
Accept Quote from Brian V. Klug for remove and replace Catch Basin
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the quote of
Brian V. Klug, in the amount of$13,000.00, to remove and replace catch basin(s) in the
vicinity of 1265 Park Avenue, Mattituck,New York. Funds for this project from budget
H.8540.2.100.150.
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.
2025-825
Accept bid for Caterpillar Engine
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of
ConEquip Parts & Equipment, LLC for replacement of a Caterpillar 3056E engine for the
Department of Solid Waste, in the total amount of$29,500.00. This is to be a legal charge
to SR.8160.4.100.450.
Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty
Seconded By: Councilman Doroski
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Supervisor
Mealy, Albert J.
Councilwoman Krupski, Jr.
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
2025-826
Accept bid for the Removal of Waste Oil for 2026
RESOLVED that the Town Board of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Stebel's Waste Oil,
Inc.for the removal of waste motor oil from the Department of Solid Waste for 2026, in the
amount of$0.95 per gallon of oil removed and a service fee of$125.00 per visit. This is to
be a legal charge to budget line SR.8160.4.400.841.
Motion By: Councilman Doroski
Seconded By: Councilman Mealy
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Supervisor
Mealy, Albert J.
Councilwoman Krupski, Jr.
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
2025-827
Accept bid for the Removal of Scrap Tires
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of S &
M Tire Recycling, Inc. for the removal of scrap Tires from the Department of Solid Waste
for 2026, in the amount of$348.00 per ton. This is to be a legal charge to budget line
SR.8160.4.400.815
Motion By: Councilman Mealy
Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith
Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
(5) (0) (1)
Adopted Councilman None Supervisor
Mealy, Albert J.
Councilwoman Krupski, Jr.
Smith,
Councilwoman
Doherty, Justice
Evans,
Councilman
Doroski
VII. Public Hearings
Denis Noncarrow
Southold Town Clerk