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AGENDA
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
March 11, 2014
7:30 PM
POLICY: At scheduled Town Board meetings, the attending public is encouraged to briefly
address the Town Board relating to agenda resolutions prior to their enactment; the public will
also be given time at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled business agenda to address the
Board on any given topic.
ONLINE ACCESS: The Agenda is generally available the Friday before the meeting. The
video of the meeting is usually available 1-2 hours after the meeting. Minutes with adopted
resolutions are available 1-2 days after the meeting. A full copy of the minutes, agenda and
meeting video can be viewed in one of two ways:
(1) The town of Southold website: www.southoldtownny.gov Click on "Town Board On-
Line"; Click Box "Yes" to be redirected to IQM2 and you will then be redirected to the Town
Clerk online site.
(2) www.townclerk.com Enter zip code 11971 in box on lower right hand side and "enter".
On the left hand side of screen a dark blue box will pop up, you will see "Town of Southold,
Long Island, NY", click on this and another box will pop up that will tell you that you are being
directed to another site click on "Yes" to go into the Town Clerk site.
Go to the date of the meeting and click on "Minutes Packet" this is the full copy of the
resolutions. (Scroll to bottom of page for KEY to symbols). You can view the live video of the
meeting by clicking on the camera symbol. All of this information is available 24/7.
If you would like help navigating the site, please feel free to call my office 631-765-1800.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on March 11, 2014 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold,
NY.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
Councilman Robert Ghosio ? ? ?
Councilman James Dinizio Jr ? ? ?
Councilman William P. Ruland ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 2
Councilwoman Jill Doherty ? ? ?
Justice Louisa P. Evans ? ? ?
Supervisor Scott A. Russell ? ? ?
1. REPORTS
1. Board of Town Trustees
February 2014
2. Justice Rudolph H. Bruer
February 2014
3. Budget
November 2013
January 2014
4. Special Projects Coordinator
February 2014
5. Dept of Public Works Monthly Report
January 2014
6. Building Department
January 2014
7. Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
2013 Year End
8. Zoning Board of Appeals
February 2014
9. Town Clerk
February 2014
10. Program for the Disabled
February 2014
IL PUBLIC NOTICES
1. New Liquor License App
CJ'S American Grill, 10095 Main Rd., Mattituck
2. Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 3
re: Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay -
review of Shellfish Cultivation Zone. Written comments accepted until April 7, 2014
re: Suffolk County Shellfish Aquaculture Lease Program in Peconic Bay and Gardiners Bay - 2
Public Meetings to review and consider 18 sites identified in Lease applications
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 AM - Jim Bunchuck - Update on Single Stream Recycling, Payloader Rental and
Equipment Repair
2. 9:15 AM - Jim McMahon with Missy Weiss, Group for the East End
Downs Farm - update on 2013 Programs and 2014 Plans
3. 9:30 AM - Phillip Beltz with Fred Andrews, Housing Advisory Commission
Reconsideration of First-Time Homebuyer Exemption of CPF Tax
4. 9:45 AM - Michael Collins and Jamie Richter - Town Hall Bus Shelter
5. 10:00 AM - Heather Lanza and And Don Wilcenski - Harold R. Reeve & Sons Inc., Change
of Zone Application
6. Sledzieski Change of Zone
7. New York State Department of State Approval of Town's LWPR Amendments
8. Fundraising and Investment Policies
9. General Discussion: Growing Concern with Churches
10. MTA Road Closures
11. Vacancy in Building Department - Call for List and Set Up Interviews
12. LL/Amendments to Chapter 144, Tents (Public Hearing This Evening)
13. LL/Parking on Village Land and King Street, Orient (Public Hearing This Evening)
14. Executive Session - Labor
Matters involving Employment of Particular Persons
-Update on CSEA Negotiations
15. Executive Session - Litigation
Wildlife Preservation Coalition of Eastern Long Island, et al. v. Town of Southold, et al.
16. Town-Wide Deer Survey
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 4
V. RESOLUTIONS
2014-224
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated
March 11, 2014.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014224
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-225
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Set Next Regular Meeting
RESOLVED that the neat Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 4:30 P.M..
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-225
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Defeated Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Tabled _
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt
? Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
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2014-226
Tabled 212512014 4:30 PM
CATEGORY.- Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Approve Revised Application for Use of Southold Parks Facilities
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the revised
"Application for Use of Southold Town Park Facilities" in connection with usage guidelines and
fees for Town Park and Recreation properties, which revisions were previously approved by the
Town's Parks, Beaches & Recreation Committee.
? Vote Record Resolution RE'S 2014226
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-227
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Establish Capital Budget for RPS Server Upgrade
Financial Impact:
Create budget for RPS Server Upgrade in Capital Fund
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a 2014 Capital Budget which
includes a $15,000 appropriation for the RPS Server Upgrade, and
WHEREAS the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to formally establish
Capital Budget items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 6
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the
establishment of the following Capital Project in the 2014 Capital Fund:
Capital Project Name: RPS Server Upgrade
Financing Method: Transfer from the General Fund Whole Town
Budget: Revenues:
H.5031.35 Interfund Transfers $15,000
Total $15,000
Appropriations:
H.1680.2.600.500 Data Processing
Capital Outlay
RPS Server Upgrade $15,000
Total $15,000
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-227
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Defeated
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-228
CATEGORY.- Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Amend Resolution No. 2014-200
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution No. 2014-
200 dated February 25, 2014 to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Robert C.
DeJesus to the position of Automotive Equipment Operator for the Highway Department,
effective March 18, 2014, at a rate of $23.133 per hour.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 228 C.
? Adopted........
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent .
? Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 7
? Defeated Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Tabled
James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn -
? Supervisor's Aptat William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt
? Supt Hgwys Aptat Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action i
? Lost
2014-229
CATEGORY.- Affordable Housing
DEPARTMENT. Town Attorney
Approve Cottages Resale, 745 Cottage Way, Rose to Hinderliter
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, in accordance with the provisions
of Section 280-30(A)(2) of the Town Code and applicable Covenants and Restrictions, hereby
approves the sale of the affordable housing unit located at 745 Cottage Way, Mattituck, by Dina
Rose to Darren Hinderliter, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
V Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 229
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Aptat
William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Aptat Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Aptat
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-230
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Establish Capital Budget for Clerk's Licensing System
Financial Impact:
Create budget for Clerk's Licensing System in Capital Fund
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 8
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted a 2014 Capital Budget which
includes a $10,760 appropriation for the Clerk's Licensing System, and
WHEREAS the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to formally establish
Capital Budget items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the
establishment of the following Capital Project in the 2014 Capital Fund:
Capital Project Name: Clerk's Licensing System
Financing Method: Transfer from the General Fund Whole Town
Budget: Revenues:
115031.10 Interfund Transfers $10,760
Total $10,760
Appropriations:
111680.2.500.150 Data Processing
Capital Outlay
Clerk's Licensing System $10,760
Total $10,760
? Vote Record Resolution RFS 201A 230 'J.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-231
CATEGORY.- Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Appoint Lloyd Reisenberg to Executive Safety & Loss Control Committee
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Lloyd Reisenberg to the
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 9
Executive Safety & Loss Control Committee effective immediately.
? Vote Record Resolnttan RES 2014-231
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APpt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-232
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Committee Vacancies
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to
advertise for the resumes for various committees that have vacancies.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-232 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-233
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 10
Police Department - Training Request
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Detective Steve Harned to attend the NY/NJ Regional Fugitive Task Force Practical
Training from Monday April 7, 2014 through Friday April 11, 2014 in Atlantic City, NJ.
There are no expenses related to this training, and any on call time incurred will be a legal charge
to the 2014 budget line A.3120.1.100.201
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-233
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APPt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-234
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Rescind 2013 CDBG Budget Modification
Financial Impact:
Budget modification and projects not submitted to County CDBG office, funds subsequently expended
from PCC appropriation. Need to be revisited in 2014.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution no.
2013-578 which modified the Community Development Block Grant budget as follows.
To:
CD.8660.D.012.014 Community Development $10,000
From:
CD.8660.D.012.013 Peconic Lane Community Center $10,000
? Vote Record Resolntion RES 2014-234
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Defeated _
? Tabled James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 11
? Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded -
? Town Clerk's Appt Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
? No Action
? Lost
2014-235
CATEGORY.- Policies
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Amend and Adopt the Investment Policy
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town Southold, in accordance with Section 39
of the General Municipal Law, hereby amends and adopts the Investment Policy for
the Town of Southold dated March 11, 2014.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-235 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-236
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Supervisor
CDBG BudgetMod
Financial Impact:
Due a resolution adopted at this meeting rescinding an earlier budget mod to the CDBG
Resolved that the Town Board hereby modifies the Community Development Block Grant
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 12
budgets as follows:
From:
CD.8660.C.011.013 Year 37, Peconic Lane Community Center $2270
CD.8660.D.012.013 Year 38, Peconic Lane Community Center $7730
Total $10,000
To:
CD.8660.C.011.014 Year 37, Habitat for Humanity $2270
CD.8660.D.012.014 Year 38, Habitat for Humanity $7730
Total $10,000
? Vote Record Resolution RFS 201A 236 'J.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-237
CATEGORY.- Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Building Department
Training
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Building Permits Examiner Patricia Conklin to attend a New York State approved Code
Conference in Stony Brook, New York, on March 18, 19 and 20, 2014. In addition, permission is
granted to Greenport Village Code Official Eileen Wingate to travel with Patricia Conklin in an
authorized Southold Town vehicle. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to
the 2014 Building Department budget (meetings and seminars).
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 13
? Vote Record '.Resolution FE52014-237 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-238
CATEGORY.- Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Engineering
Attend Municipal Officials Conference on Managing Septic Systems
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Michael
Collins and Jamie Richter to attend the Municipal Officials Conference on Managing Cesspools
and Septic Systems to Protect Long Island's Waters in Old Bethpage, NY, on March 25, 2014.
All expenses for registration, travel to be a legal charge to the 2014 budget (meetings and
seminars).
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 238
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Defeated
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-239
CATEGORY.- Attend Seminar
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 14
DEPARTMENT: Trustees
Board of Trustees Members to Attend Seminar on March 25, 2014
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
following Board of Trustees members, John Bredemeyer, Michael Domino and Charles Sanders
to attend the seminar entitled "Municipal Officials Conference, Managing Cesspools and Septic
Systems to Protect Long Island's Waters" at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration Visitor Center
in Old Bethpage, New York, on Tuesday, March 25, 2014. All expenses for registration and
travel to be a legal charge to the 2014 Board of Trustees budget.
? vote Record Resolution RES 2014-239
C.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-240
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2013 BudgetModification
Financial Impact:
Provide additional appropiration for FI Harbor Committee Secretary and Police & Fire Retirement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the General Fund
Whole Town 2013 budget as follows:
From:
A.1010.1.100.100 Town Board, Regular Earnings $350
A.9030.8.000.000 Social Security Benefits 200
Totals $550
To:
A.1010.1.200.100 FI Harbor Committee, PT Regular Earnings $350
A.9015.8.000.000 NYS Police & Fire Retirement 200
Totals $550
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 15
? Vote Record '.Resolution RE52014-240 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-241
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2013 BudgetModification
Financial Impact:
Provide appropriation for Bay Ave Bridge Project
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the Highway Fund
2013 budget as follows:
From:
DB.5130.2.300.100 Light Duty Vehicles $8,500
Totals $8,500
To:
DB.5120.2.400.100 Bay Ave. Bridge Project $8,500
Totals $8,500
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014-241
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Defeated Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Tabled
James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn _
? Supervisor's Appt William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt -
? Supt Hgwys Appt Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 16
2014-242
CATEGORY.- Authorize to Bid
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Declare Highway Dept Equip. Suplus and Advertise
RESOLVED the town board of the Town of Southold hereby declares the following equipment
from the Highway Department to be surplus equipment and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED the town board authorizes and directs the Town Clerk's Office to
advertise for the sale at the minimum prices set forth below for two weeks. All items can be
viewed at the highway yard
Items:
(1) 54-inch Spherical steel mooring buoy Minimum bid $500.00
(4) Large 1950 circa offset "V" plow
#1 - Large offset large "V" plow ..............Minimum Bid $225.00
#2 - Large offset large "V" plow ..............Minimum Bid $225.00
#3 - Large offset large "V" plow .............Minimum Bid $225.00
#4 - Large offset large "V" plow ..............Minimum Bid $225.00
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014-242
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P.Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 17
2014-243
CATEGORY.- Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT. Engineering
Amend Resolution 2013-854/Dike Project Contract
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution No.
2013-854 dated December 3, 2013 to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Steven M.
Mezynieski Inc. to reconstruct the farm dikes/earth berms for the following locations at the
indicated amounts:
Latham Farm - $374,925.90
Salt Air Farm - $1,023,514.70
Terry Farm - $256,947.50
Wickham Farm - S437,519.20 $473,518.20
for a total project cost not to exceed S2,092,906.30 $2,128,906.30, and be it further
RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Scott A. Russell to
sign four (4) separate contracts with Steven M. Mezynieski Inc. for same, subject to the approval
of the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014-243
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APPt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 18
2014-244
CATEGORY.- Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT. Solid Waste Management District
Acceptance of Landfill Gas Well Relocation Proposal
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal of
Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers (D&B) to supply the town with construction and
oversight services for the relocation of gas monitoring well # 6 (GMW#6) on the Cutchogue
landfill, in accordance with D&B's design specifications as approved by the Town Engineer, at a
cost not to exceed $9,900, all in accordance with the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 244 C.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-245
CATEGORY.- Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Building Department
Seminar
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Chief
Building Inspector Michael Verity to attend the Municipal Officials Conference on Managing
Cesspools and Septic Systems to Protect Long Island's Waters in Old Bethpage, New York, on
March 25, 2014. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2014 Building
Department budget (meetings and seminars).
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-245
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended =
Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Defeated _
? Tabled James Dinizio Jr.... ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt -
Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 19
? Town Clerk's Aptat Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Aptat
? No Action
? Lost
2014-246
CATEGORY.- Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT. Solid Waste Management District
Accept DSW Bid for Trailer
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of White Post
Wholesale Growers for the 2004 Steco Walking Floor Trailer in the amount of $30,165.00, all in
accordance with the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RE52014-246 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Aptat
-
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Aptat Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Aptat
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-247
CATEGORY.- Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Appoint Thomas J. Smith Automotive Mechanic X
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Thomas J. Smith
to the position of an Automotive Mechanic III for the Highway Department, effective March
31, 2014, at a rate of $25.9172 per hour.
? Vote Record '.Resolution FE52014-247 GG
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended =
Robert Ghosio
? ? ? ?
? Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 20
? Tabled James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
? Tax Receiver's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
?Rescinded Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt -
Scott A Russell ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt -
? No Action
? Lost
2014-248
CATEGORY.- Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT. Town Attorney
Operation Shield Contract WISuffolk County Sheriffs Office
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Consultant/Personal Services Contract between the
Town of Southold and the County of Suffolk, acting through its duly constituted Sheriff s Office,
in connection with the NYS Office of Homeland Security Grant Program regarding pass-through
grant funds in the sum of $40,000.00 for Operation Shield administered by the Suffolk County
Sheriff's Office in partnership with the East End Marine Task Force, for the term commencing
on March 1, 2014 and ending on July 11, 2014, at a cost not to exceed $2,243.00, subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 248 C.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-249
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Community Development
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 21
Downs Farm Improvements & Programs
Financial Impact:
Special Recreation - Park & Playground Funds
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2014 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
To Revenues:
A.2025.00 Special Recreation Facility
Park & Recreation $5,000
Appropriations:
A.1620.2.500.830 Downs Farm Preserve $5,000
? Vote Record Resolution REs 2014-249
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt _
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APPt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
2014-250
CATEGORY.- Policies
DEPARTMENT. Town Attorney
Adopt Policy for Fundraising and Gifts to the Town
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the Town of Southold
"Policy for Fundraising by Agencies and Committees of the Town and Gifts to the Town",
effective immediately, and directs the Accounting Department to distribute copies of the Policy
to the Chairpersons of all Town Committees and to all Department Heads for distribution to their
members/staff.
? Vote Record Resolution RFS 2014 250 'J.
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Defeated _
? Tabled James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 22
? Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded -
? Town Clerk's Appt Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
? No Action
? Lost
2014-251
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Agreement W/SC Office forAging - CSEResidential Repair Program
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Agreement between the Town of Southold and the
Suffolk County Office for the Aging for community services for the Elderly Residential Repair
Program for the period April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2015, at no cost to the Town, subject to
the approval of the Town Attorney.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014 251 C.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt -
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-252
CATEGORY: Litigation
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Authorize Settlement of Haas Litigation
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the settlement of
the litigation entitled "Katherine A. Haas v. Town of Southold, et al.", and further authorizes
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 23
Martin D. Finnegan, Town Attorney, to execute the Stipulation of Settlement, subject to the
approval of the Town Attorney, the proceeds of which will be funded by the Risk Retention
Fund under appropriation number CS. 1910.4.300.800.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014-252
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt -
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-253
CATEGORY.- Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
BudgetModification for GIS Implementation Project
Financial Impact:
Additional monies needed for larger server and additional licenses
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2014 Budget as
follows:
General Fund Whole Town
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $2,500
To:
A.9901.9.000.100 Transfer to Capital Fund $2,500
Capital Fund
Increase Revenues:
H.5031.10 Interfund Transfers $2,500
Increase Appropriations:
H.1680.2.200.600 GIS Implementation Project $2,500
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 24
? Vote Record '.Resolution RE52014-253 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-254
CATEGORY.- Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT. Public Works
Tim Abrams Seminar
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Tim
Abrams to attend a seminar on Contractor Training in Northvale, New Jersey, on March 20,
2014, and be it further
RESOLVED that Tim Abrams also be granted permission to attend an Energy Efficiency Trade
Show in Riverhead, New York, on April 22, 2014. All expenses for registration, travel to be a
legal charge to the 2014 budget meetings and seminars).
? Vote Record Resolution RFS 201A 254 'J.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APpt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action =
? Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 25
2014-255
CATEGORY.- Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Amend Reso 2014-218, Bergen's Term as Trustee
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution No. 2014-218
extending the appointment of Trustee David Bergen to December 31, 2014 as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Dave Bergen to the
position of Town Trustee, filling the unexpired term of Bob Ghosio, Jr., effective February 26,
2014 until smPh timP, as thP, 70 1^ Apse4iF)n - lts a-p, °-°°i'ahl December 31, 2014.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014-255
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
2014-256
CATEGORY.- Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT. Accounting
Accepts the Resignation of Jennifer A. Andaloro
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Jennifer A. Andaloro from the position of Assistant Town Attorney for the Town
Attorney's Office effective close of business March 20, 2014 and further authorizes the Town
Clerk to advertise for candidates for this position.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RES 2014256
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Defeated
James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Tabled
? Withdrawn William P. Roland ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 26
? Tax Receiver's Aptat Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Rescinded
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt
? Supt Hgwys Aptat
? No Action
? Lost
2014-257
CATEGORY: Seqra
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
SEQRA LLIParlcing Restrictions on Village Lane & King Street, Orient
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby determines that the proposed
Local Law entitled "A Local Law in Relation to Amendments to Chapter 260, Vehicles and
Traffic, in connection with Parking Restrictions on Village Lane and King Street in the hamlet of
Orient" is classified as a Type II action pursuant to SEQRA rules and regulations, and is not
subject to further review under SEQRA, and is consistent with the LWRP pursuant to Chapter
268 of the Town Code of the Town of Southold, Waterfront Consistency Review.
? Vote Record '.Resolution RE52014-257 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Aptat
-
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Aptat Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Aptat
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-258
CATEGORY: Seqra
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
SEQRA LLIAmends. Chapter 144, Tents
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby determines that the proposed
Local Law entitled "A Local Law in Relation to Amendments to Chapter 144, Fire Prevention
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 27
and Building Code Administration, in connection with Tents" is classified as a Type II action
pursuant to SEQRA rules and regulations, and is not subject to further review under SEQRA,
and is consistent with the LWRP pursuant to Chapter 268 of the Town Code of the Town of
Southold, Waterfront Consistency Review.
? Vote Record Resolution RFS 201A 258 'J.
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's APPt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action
? Lost
2014-259
CATEGORY.- Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Enact LL
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the l 1th day of February 2014, a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 260, Vehicles and Traffic, in connection with Parking
Restrictions on Village Lane and King Street in the hamlet of Orient" 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
RESLOVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 260, Vehicles and
Traffic, in connection with Parking Restrictions on Village Lane and King Street in the
hamlet of Orient" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2014
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 260, Vehicles
and Traffic, in connection with Parking Restrictions on Village Lane and King Street in the
hamlet of Orient".
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 28
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
L Purpose.
The purpose of this local law is to improve safety for emergency vehicles, pedestrians
and passenger vehicles, as well as dealing with impacts to the public's health, safety and
welfare resulting from vehicle parking and standing on a portion of Village Lane and a
portion of King Street in the hamlet of Orient.
II. Chapter 260 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§260-8. Parking prohibited at all times.
The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited at all times in any of the following locations
and at any other location where signage indicates "no parking":
Name of Street Side Location
Village Lane East At Orient, oefaaeenNNlev vR ate Rettl-e
~c and Orphard o+ from the point 170
feet south of the intersection of Village
Lane and the southwesterly corner of
Fletcher Street and extending to the terminus
of Village Lane at the intersection with King
Street
Name of Street Side Location
King Street North At Orient, from the intersection of
King Street and Village Lane to the
intersection of King Street and
Willow Terrace Lane
III. SEVERABILITY
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section, or part of this Local Law shall be adjudged by any
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the judgment shall not affect the validity of this law
as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
IV. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided
by law.
? Vote Record Resolution RES 2014-259
? Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Adopted as Amended =
Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Defeated _
? Tabled James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? supervisor's Appt =
Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 29
? Town Clerk's Appt Scott A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
? No Action
? Lost
2014-260
CATEGORY.- Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT. Town Clerk
Enact LL Regarding Tents
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
County, New York, on the 11th day of February, 2014, a Local Law entitled "A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 144, Fire Prevention and Building Code
Administration, in connection with Tents" 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 Amendments to Chapter 144, Fire Prevention and
Building Code Administration, in connection with Tents" reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2014
A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 144, Fire
Prevention and Building Code Administration, in connection with Tents".
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
L Purpose.
The purpose of these Amendments is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the
residents and general public at special events or gatherings where tent(s) are needed to
protect those in attendance from the elements.
II. Chapter 144 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§144-3. Administration and enforcement officers designated; definitions.
D. As used in this ehaptef, the fellewing tefms shall ha-ve the Meanings indie
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of
this Chapter, have the meanings as herein defined. Anv word or term not noted
below shall be used with a meaning as defined in Webster's Third International
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 30
Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged (or latest edition).
CANOPY - See Tent.
TENT - A structure, enclosure or shelter, including structures open without
sidewalls or sidewalls that drop on 75 percent or more of the perimeter,
constructed of fabric or pliable material supported by any manner except by air or
the contents it protects.
§144-6. Inspections required.
C. Inspection of tents.
(1) The Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official shall perform inspections
on tents prior to the event for which the tent is to be used. Tents must comply
with all requirements of the New York State Building Code, and the following
standards:
(a) Sufficient exiting to a public way.
(b) Tents over 200 square feet shall be made of flame resistant materials. A
certificate attesting to that fact shall be available on site for inspection.
(c) All electrical supply shall be ground fault interrupted (GFI) at the source.
(d) Tent stakes shall be capped or covered in such a way to present no hazard
to the public.
(e) No cooking shall be allowed under the tent.
(fl All exiting aisles shall be maintained at a minimum of six (6) feet wide.
(g) If the event under the tent is conducted after sunset, illuminated exit signs
and emergency exit lighting shall be provided. The lighting shall be on a
separate circuit.
(h) Guy ropes shall not pass through exit paths unless maintained more than
seven (7) feet above grade. Tent stakes shall not be in exit paths.
(i) Fire extinguishers as required by New York State Building Code and the
Town Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Official shall be provided.
(2) A tent permit may be revoked by the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement
Official, if, upon inspection, it is determined that the tent does not comply with
any of the standards set forth in Section 144-6(C)(1) above or if the tent is used in
violation of the provisions of Section 144-8.
§144-8. Building permit required; application for permit.
A. Building permit/tent permit required prior to commencement; exceptions.
(2) No tent shall be erected on any property except properties wherein the
primary use is a single family dwelling unless a permit has been issued by
the Building Department. Tents may be erected for protection from the
elements for Special Events or for temporary activities that are a permitted
use of the premises in accordance with the Town Code and the approved
site plan for the premises subject to the following standards:
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Page 31
(a) Tents should be removed as promptly as possible after the event
has concluded.
(b) The duration of a tent permit shall be determined by the Building
Inspector or Code Enforcement Official up to a maximum duration
of thirty (30) days.
(c) A tent permit shall not issue if the parcel has an open building
permit or is the subject of a pending site plan review or the
property is subject to pending Town Code violation(s).
(d) A permit is required from the State of New York for tents with an
occupancy of 300 or more unless owned, leased, or operated by a
bona fide religious, charitable, educational, fraternal, service,
veteran, or volunteer fire organization.
(2)(3) The exemption from the requirement to obtain a building permit for work
in any category set forth in Subsection A(1) of this section shall not be
deemed an authorization for work to be performed in violation of the
Uniform Code or the Energy Code. All work, structures and buildings
must comply with the provisions of Chapter 280, Zoning, of the Southold
Town Code.
K. Permit fees.
(1) The following fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application with the
Building Inspector for a building permit, which fees shall be paid into the
general fund if the application is approved or returned to the applicant if
the application is denied:
The permit fee for tents shall be $50 per permit.
§144-20. Compliance required; penalties for offenses.
C. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect a tent in violation
of the provisions of this chapter, or to fail in any manner to comply with a notice,
directive or order of the Building Inspector or Code Enforcement Official; the
owner, occupant, or their agents or other person who commits any such offense
shall, upon first conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation punishable by a fine
not to exceed $1,000. Each day on which such violation shall occur shall
constitute a separate, additional offense. For a second and subsequent conviction
within 36 months thereafter, such person shall be guilty of a violation punishable
by afine not to exceed $2,500.
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.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - March 11, 2014
Page 32
? Vote Record '.Resolution RE52014-260 GG
? Adopted
? Adopted as Amended
? Defeated Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
? Tabled Robert Ghosio ? ? ? ?
? Withdrawn James Dinizio Jr ? ? ? ?
? Supervisor's Appt
William P. Ruland ? ? ? ?
? Tax Receiver's Appt
? Rescinded Jill Doherty ? ? ? ?
? Town Clerk's Appt Louisa P. Evans ? ? ? ?
? Supt Hgwys Appt
Scot[ A. Russell ? ? ? ?
? No Action -
? Lost
PUBLIC HEARINGS
38. PH 3/11/14 @ 7:32 PM/LL Parking on Village Lane, Orient
39. PH 3/11/14 @ 7:34 PM/LL Tents