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ELIZABETH A. NEVILLE
Town Hall, 53095 Main Road
TOWN CLERK
PO Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
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AGENDA
SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD
September 20, 2016
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 September 20, 2016 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25,
Southold, NY.
Attendee NamePresentAbsentLateArrived
Councilman James Dinizio Jr
Councilman William P. Ruland
Councilwoman Jill Doherty
Councilman Robert Ghosio
Justice Louisa P. Evans
Supervisor Scott A. Russell
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
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I. REPORTS
1. Trustees Monthly Report
August 2016
2. Program for the Disabled
September thru December 2016
3. Judge Hughes Monthly Report
August 2016
4. Judge Price Monthly Report
August 2016
5. Program for the Disabled Monthly Report
August 2016
6. Department of Solid Waste Monthly Report
May 2016
June 2016
July 2016
7. Budget Report
August 2016
8. Planning Board Monthly Report
August 2016
9. Town Clerk Monthly Report
August 2016
10. Judge Evans Monthly Reports
July and August 2016
11. Department of Solid Waste Monthly Report
August 2016
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
1. NYS Liquor License
Renewal - Pugliese Vineyards
III. COMMUNICATIONS
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
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IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 AM Chris Baiz
Farmstand Code and Organization of the Agricultural Advisory Committee
2. 9:30 AM Chief Flatley
STPD VHF Channel "A" Communications Evaluation Report
3. 9:45 AM Karen McLaughlin
Grant for Senior Center Improvements and Portable Ramp Access Equipment Loan Program
Policy
4. 10:00 AM Robert Harper
Rebuilding Together Organization
5. 10:15 AM Jeff Standish
Delinquent Property Maintenance- Wabasso
6. 10:30 AM Denis Noncarrow
Set Public Hearing for 2017 CDBG Funds
7. 10:45 AM John Cushman
Refunding of Bonds
8. Set Public Hearing on Potentially Piercing the Cap of the 2017 Budget
9. Councilman Ghosio
Wildlife Manager Update and Water Conservation
10. Part-Time Community Relations Specialist
11. Civil Service Exams Information Seminar
12. Dissolution Plan for Southold Waste Water District
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LABOR - Matters Involving Employment of a Particular
Person(S)
12:00 PM Chief Flatley
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LITIGATION - Nocro Limited V. Town of Southold - Town of
Southold V. Vineyard 48
12:30 PM Jim Harmon re: Potential Litigation Against the FAA
1:00 PM Kevin Webster re: Assessment Litigation Issues
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
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V. RESOLUTIONS
2016-837
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED approves the audit dated
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
September 20, 2016.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-837
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-838
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED held,
that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be
Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 4:30 P.M.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-838
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 5
2016-806
Tabled 9/6/2016 4:30 PM
CATEGORY: Authorize to Bid
DEPARTMENT: Highway Department
Advertise for Truck for Highway
Resolved
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk’s office to advertise for bid two new Dodge 2017 RAM 4500 regular chassis 4x4 in Red,
6.4L V8 Heavy Duty Hemi Engine, 6-spd AS66RC HD trans, HD plow group, trailer break
control, 40/20/40 bench seat. A second bid with the above mentioned plus a 9-foot Fisher HD
plow and a 2-3yard Rugby dump body, or equivalent.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-806
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-839
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Planning Board
Attend Seminar- 2016 East End Planning Conference
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Heather
Lanza, Town Planning Director, Mark Terry, Assistant Town Planning Director, Brian
Cummings, Planner, and Alyxandra Sabatino, Planner, to attend the American Planning
Association's 2016 East End Planning Conference, in Riverhead, NY on September 29, 2016. All
expenses for registration to be a legal charge to the 2016 Planning Department budget (meetings
and seminars).
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 6
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-839
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-840
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Clean Up Deposit Returns
WHEREAS the following groups have supplied the Town of Southold with a Clean-up Deposit
for their events and
WHEREAS the Southold Town Police Chief, Martin Flatley, has informed the Town Clerk's
office that this fee may be refunded, now therefor be it
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund be issued in
to the following:
Name Date Received Amount
Mattituck Chamber of Commerce 5/27/16 $250.00
PO Box 1056
Mattituck, NY 11952
Southold Boy Scout Troop 6 5/27/16 $250.00
PO Box 67
Peconic, NY 11958
North Fork Reform Synagogue 5/17/16 $250.00
PO Box 105
East Marion, NY 11939
American Legion 7/5/16 $250.00
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Griswold Terry Glover Post 803
PO Box 9795
Southold, NY 11971
Cutchogue Fire Department 7/19/16 $250.00
Chicken BBQ
260 New Suffolk Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Harvest East End 5/27/16 $250.00
c/o LI Wine Council
PO Box 600
Riverhead, NY 11901
Michael Malkush 2/18/16 $250.00
890 Depot Lane
Cutchogue, NY 11935
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-840
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-841
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Budget Modification for Workers Compensation Insurance
Financial Impact:
Provide additional appropriation for Workers Compensation Insurance
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2016 budget as
follows:
General Fund Whole Town
From:
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A.9010.8.000.000 NYS Retirement, ERS $2,540
To:
A.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation Insurance $2,540
Highway Fund Part Town
From:
DB.9010.8.000.000 NYS Retirement, ERS $11,305
To:
DB.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation Insurance $11,305
Solid Waste District
From:
SR.9010.8.000.000 NYS Retirement, ERS $995
To:
SR.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation Insurance $995
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-841
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-842
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Attend Meeting - Noncarrow & Cushman
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Government
Liaison Denis Noncarrow and Town Comptroller John Cushman to use a Town vehicle and
attend a meeting with Suffolk County Community Development staff in Hauppauge on
September 19, 2016.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 9
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-842
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-843
CATEGORY: Policies
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Adopt a Capital and Intangible Asset Policy
RESOLVEDhereby adopts the following policy
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
entitled:
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD CAPITAL AND INTANGIBLE ASSET POLICY
Capital Assets
Property records and inventory records are maintained in a Capital Assets software application
for land, land improvements, buildings, vehicles and equipment and other assets under the
control of the Town as outlined below.
Fairly reporting fixed assets is important for two key reasons. First, it allows the Town to meet
the requirements under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAP) for fairly reporting
fixed assets in its general purpose financial statements. Second, fixed asset accounting provides
management with a valuable tool for controlling fixed assets and planning replacements.
Fixed asset accounting is a valuable management tool because it
1) Establishes a record of fixed assets. Having a formal record enables the Town Board to easily
determine what assets they have and where they are located.
2) Fixes responsibilities over assets. Fixing responsibility for assets improves the care that
employees exercise over assets. In addition, it enables the Town Board to fulfill its
stewardship responsibilities in managing the assets.
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3) Identifies financing source of assets. It provides a record of how each asset was financed.
This information may be useful in planning future purchases and how they will be financed.
4) Provides the Town Board with useful information including:
· Replacement cost. Knowing what an asset cost may help the Town Board in determining
an approximate replacement cost. This is particularly important if the Town Board
establishes a reserve for future capital acquisitions.
· Insurance coverage - knowing the values of assets permits the optimum insurance
coverage by eliminating over or under insurance coverage. In addition, fixed asset
records provide valuable information for proof of loss if a claim for loss is filed.
· Maintenance cost - knowing what assets a local government has is beneficial in planning
a repair and preventive maintenance schedule and providing for the required expenditure.
· Useful Life- Know how long an asset is expected to last may help in planning for future
replacement and expansion programs.
· Capital Budget-Knowing what assets the Town has is very useful in forming an overall
capital improvement program for acquiring and replacing fixed assets and determining
how to finance such purchase.
FIXED ASSETS PROGRAM OUTLINE
The Office of the Town Comptroller is responsible for maintaining the Town’s fixed asset
inventory.
The Town has established $5,000 as the minimum dollar value of a fixed asset owned by the
Town to be recorded in the Town’s accounting records. Additional items (such as computer
equipment) with a value of less than $5,000 but more than $500 may be inventoried for property
control purposes
The Town Board has overall responsibility for the fixed assets of the Town and the Office of the
Town Comptroller has overall responsibility for the accuracy and usefulness of the fixed asset
inventory.
All fixed assets are recorded at historical cost, estimated if the actual cost is not available, unless
acquired through gift, in which case, the fair market value at the time of acquisition will be
recorded. This cost factor will be reflected in the accounting records until the fixed asset is
disposed of.
CLASSIFICATION
The fixed assets of the Town are recorded into one of the following accounts:
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· Land
· Buildings
· Improvements other than Buildings
· Machinery & Equipment
· Construction in Progress
· Infrastructure
The record maintained for each asset includes information used to identify the asset and usually
includes the asset number, serial number or tax map number, department, owning fund,
acquisition date or approximate date of acquisition, acquisition cost, method of financing, vendor
name, as well as depreciation.
Initial costs of fixed assets and methods of financing are usually determined from contracts,
purchase orders, and other transaction documents. When the original purchase documents are not
available or inordinate expenditures will be required to determine the cost and/or method of
financing, the original cost is estimated and so noted.
As new inventory items are acquired or surplus fixed assets are disposed of, the individual
property records are added to or eliminated from the inventory file. Items are depreciated in the
fixed asset system on a straight-line method based on the date placed into service.
Intangible Assets
GASB 51 defines intangible assets as lacking physical evidence, nonfinancial in nature and with
an initial life extending beyond one fiscal year. Intangible assets include but are not limited to
development rights, easements and computer software. The Town does not capitalize internally
generated capital assets produced by Town labor. In most cases, the Town capitalizes all other
intangible assets exceeding $5,000 in value. Intangibles with indefinite useful lives are
capitalized (if it exceeds the threshold) and are not amortized.
Periods of Useful Life
Under GASB 34, the Town has assigned useful lives for its fixed assets as close as possible to the
probable useful life. The Office of the Town Comptroller maintains a schedule indicating the
current Estimated Useful Life of assets maintained in the fixed assets inventory (Appendix A).
Appendix A
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Town of Southold
Asset Useful Lives Table
Estimated Estimated
Useful Life Useful Life
ClassAsset ClassificationExamplesIn YearsIn Months
010LandPermanentPermanent
012Landfill Closure30360
014Bridges25300
015Development RightsPermanentPermanent
016RoadwaysAsphalt, Asphalt Overlays25300
016RoadwaysOil & Stone Treatments896
016RoadwaysMicropaving560
017Paths, Tracks, Parking LotsAsphalt, Asphalt Overlays25300
017Paths, Tracks, Parking LotsOil & Stone Treatments896
017Paths, Tracks, Parking LotsMicropaving560
018Sidewalks30360
019Drainage Systems20240
020Portable BuildingsOffice Trailers, Storage Sheds25300
020BuildingsStructures40480
020BuildingsHVAC Systems20240
020BuildingsRoofing20240
020BuildingsInterior Construction20240
020BuildingsElectrical/Plumbing20240
020BuildingsSprinkler/fire suppression system20240
022Building ImprovementsDeck Canopy10120
023Ferry terminals30360
024Dock Improvements20240
025Street Lights20240
028Fence10120
030Carpeting10120
022Generators10120
037Telephone Systems10120
037Copier Machines560
040Computer Scanners560
041Computer HardwareTape Drives, Misc.560
042Computer Software (AS/400)10120
042Computer Software (PC)560
044Computer HardwarePC's, printers, network hardware560
046Computer HardwareLarge Printers560
050Motor Vehicles896
055Trailers896
060EquipmentLarge Tractors, Loaders10120
060Grounds EquipmentMowers, tractors, attachments10120
060EquipmentMachinery & Tools10120
060Outdoor equipmentPlaygrounds, radio towers, fuel tanks, pumps10120
060Kitchen EquipmentAppliances10120
060Custodial EquipmentVacuums, floor scrubbers10120
060Furniture10120
060Office EquipmentFax machines, printing equipment10120
060Communication EquipmentRadios, base stations10120
060A/V EquipmentProjectors, cameras10120
070BoatsHulls10120
070Ferry BoatsHulls40480
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Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-843
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-844
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-School Crossing Guard
RESOLVEDhereby appoints Margaret Smyth
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
the position of a Part Time School Crossing Guard
to fill in those posts due to illness or
vacation effective September 21, 2016. Salary to be determined by the traffic post covered.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-844
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-845
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-School Crossing Guard
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 14
RESOLVEDhereby appoints Gary Haupt the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
position of a Part Time School Crossing Guard
to fill in those posts due to illness or vacation
effective September 21, 2016. Salary to be determined by the traffic post covered.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-845
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-846
CATEGORY: Property Usage
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Field Use – Peconic Hockey League
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold does hereby grant
permission to the Peconic Hockey League to use the hockey rink at Cochran Park
for local youth to play roller hockey on Mondays & Wednesdays, September 26 -
November 21 from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Applicant must file with the Town Clerk a
Two Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as
additional insured.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-846
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 15
2016-847
CATEGORY: Committee Resignation
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CAC Resignation
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Timothy Kelly from the position of member of the Conservation Advisory Council effective
immediately.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-847
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-848
CATEGORY: Equipment
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Purchase Mohawk Mobile 6 Column Lift Set & Jack Stands for Highway
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the purchase of
one (1) Mohawk Mobile 6 Column lift set (Model MP18-059) and four (4) Mohawk Heavy Duty
Jack Stands (Model JS18-4775) for the Highway Department. This equipment is available on
New York State contract #PC67221 at a cost of $66,216.15, and said purchase shall be a legal
charge to the Highway Facility Improvement Capital project appropriation (H.1620.2.500.100).
All in accordance with the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-848
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
TabledWilliam P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 16
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2016-849
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Accept the Resignation of Tax Cashier Rosina Suglia
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Rosina Suglia from the position of Tax Cashier in the Tax Receivers Office, effective close of
business September 7, 2016.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-849
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-850
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Fishers Island Tennis Courts Lease Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution 2016-830
adopted at the September 6, 2016, regular Town Board meeting in its entirety, which read as
follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Lease Agreement between the Town of Southold and
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Page 17
the Fishers Island School District in connection with maintenance of the tennis courts for a three
year term at a cost of $1.00 per year, subject to the filing with the Town Clerk of a One Million
Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as additional insured, and further
subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-850
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-851
CATEGORY: Committee Resignation
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Transportation Commission Resignation
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Thomas Loreto, Jr. from the Transportation Commission effective immediately.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-851
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-852
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CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Part Time Deckhands
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted September 12, 2016 that appoints Timothy
K. Hoch and Chase Lettrich to the position of part-time Deckhands with a starting rate of $10.99
per hour effective September 16, 2016.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-852
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-853
CATEGORY: Organizational - Accounting
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Depositories
,
WHEREASSection 64- of the Town Law requires the Town Board to designate, by resolution,
banks in the State in which the Supervisor or other officers of the Town shall deposit moneys
coming into their hands by virtue of their office; and
,
WHEREASthe Town Board may require any bank, so designated, to deposit with such Board
bonds or certificates of the United States, of the State of New York or any county, town, city,
village or school district of the State of New York, such security for such funds so deposited, but
such bond or certificate shall be subject to the approval of the Town Board and shall be
deposited in such place and held under such conditions as the Town Board may determine; now,
therefore, be it
2016
RESOLVED that the following banks are designate for fiscal year 2015 as depositories,
and the following securities are hereby required as collateral for such cash balances in said
banks:
Bridgehampton National Bank $25,000,000.00
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Bridgehampton National Bank $5,000,000.00
(Tax Receiver’s Account)
Bank of America $5,000,000.00
Capital One Bank $25,000,000.00
Capital One Bank $25,000,000.00
(Tax Receiver’s Account)
Empire National Bank $25,000,000.00
First National Bank of Long Island $10,000,000.00
$40,000,000.00
Suffolk County National Bank $25,000,000.00
Suffolk County National Bank $5,000,000.00
(Tax Receiver’s Account)
JP Morgan Chase Bank $10,000,000.00
AND BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott A.
Russell to execute Collateral Agreements between the Town of Southold and the above
designated banks and their Third Party Custodial Institutions, all in accordance with the approval
of the Town Attorney; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED that authorization for increase and decrease of securities shall be
subject to the approval of the Supervisor.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-853
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-854
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend Resolution Number 2016-813
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution No.
2016-813 dated September 6, 2016 to read as follows:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 20
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted August 29, 2016 that appoints Richard P.
Waters as part time Deckhand at a rate of $10.99 per hour effective September 7, 2016 and
appoints Dylan Hoyt as full time Deckhand at a rate of $14.93 per hour effective September 7,
2016.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-854
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-855
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Gilbert Associates
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners dated September 12, 2016
in regard to Gilbert Associates.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-855
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 21
2016-856
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Training Request
RESOLVED grants permission to Det.
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Sgt. John Sinning, Detective Kenneth Richert, Detective Edward Grathwohl, & Detective
Steven Harned to attend a seminar on Crimes and Social Media in Hampton Bays, NY,
from October 13 through October 14, 2016.
All expenses for registration, travel to be a legal
charge to the 2016 budget A.3120.4.600.200 (Police Officer Training).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-856
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-857
CATEGORY: Policies
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend and Adopt the Investment Policy
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town Southold, in accordance with Section 39
amends and adopts the Investment Policy for
of the General Municipal Law, hereby
the Town of Southold dated September 20, 2016.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-857
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 22
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2016-858
CATEGORY: Property Usage
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Amended Fireworks Display Date
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the issuance of a
for
Fireworks Permit by the Town Clerk to Peconic Landing @ Southold, for a fireworks display
AMENDED Dates of October 9. 2016 at 8:15 PM (Sunday) with a Rain Date of October 10,
2016 at 8:15 PM (Monday)
due to the cancellation of previous approved dates of September 4
& 5, 2016on account of pending inclement weather, on the Peconic Landing’s property at 1500
Brecknock Road, Greenport, New York, upon the payment of a single fee of $100 and subject to
the applicant’s compliance with the requirements of the Town’s policy regarding the issuance of
fireworks permits.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-858
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-859
CATEGORY: Policies
DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Center
Adopt Policy for Portable Ramp Access Equip Loan Program for Seniors
BE IT RESOLVED
, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the Portable
Ramp Access Equipment Loan Program Policy Statement as follows:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 23
Program Statement
:
The Town of Southold is instituting the Portable Ramp Access Equipment Loan Program using
Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG), to acquire and loan out portable suitcase
ramps for seniors in need of improved access their homes during periods of temporary disability.
Qualifications:
- Senior resident of the Town of Southold 60 years of age and older, with a
demonstrated need for access to their home during periods of temporary disability.
- The portable ramps are to be used by families and/or other caregivers to assist the
seniors with access to their homes. The ramps are NOT intended for individual use
without assistance.
- The Town currently has 15 portable suitcase ramps in various sizes to accommodate
access up to a 3 step entry. All ramps are labeled with an ID number for tracking
purposes.
- The duration of the ramp equipment loan is for a period of temporary disability not
exceeding 90 days. An extension of this term is subject to review by the Town
Director of Human Services and/or Senior Citizens Center Manager based on
documentation of medical necessity.
- The Southold Town Senior Residential Repair Program’s Maintenance Mechanic will
supervise and/or install all portable suitcase ramps and provide families with
instruction on appropriate use. The Maintenance Mechanic will verify that ID# on
ramp matches name and address on applicants file.
- A contract for the loan of ramp equipment must be signed prior to the installation of
the ramp. The Loan Contract covers instructions for appropriate and safe use of the
ramps; issues of liability; the period of the ramp loan; installation and removal. The
signed contract will be kept on file by the Senior Citizens Center Manager.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-859
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-860
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 24
Authorize Supervisor & Deputy Supervisor to Execute Documents
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Supervisor and Deputy Supervisor to execute the documents needed to establish a banking
relationship with The First National Bank of Long Island
, said documents subject to review
and approval by the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-860
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-861
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend Capital Budget for Dispatcher Room Project
Financial Impact:
Amend revenue source for Dispatcher Room Project
RESOLVED amends the budget for
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Dispatcher Room Project Capital Project in the Capital Fund
as follows:
Increase revenues:
H.2705.20 Gifts and Donations $340,000.00
Total $340,000.00
Decrease revenues:
H.2210.35 PSAP Grant $122,289.08
H.5031.55 Transfers from Other Funds 140,000.00
H.5990.57 Appropriated Fund Balance 77,710.92
Total $340,000.00
and be it further
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 25
RESOLVED amends the General Fund
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Whole Town budget
as follows:
Decrease Appropriations:
A.9901.9.000.100 Transfers to Capital Fund $217,710.92
Increase Revenues:
A.2210.35 PSAP Grant 122,289.08
Total $340,000.00
Increase Appropriations
A.1990.4.100.200 Police Retirement Reserve $140,000.00
A.3020.2.200.700 Communications Equipment 200,000.00
Total $340,000.00
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-861
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-862
CATEGORY: Grants
DEPARTMENT: Justice Court
Authorize Submission of a 2016 Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) Grant Application by the
Southold Town Court Director
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Justice Court
JCAP
Director to submit an application to the Justice Court Assistance Program () of the New
York State Unified Court System, requesting a grant not to exceed $30,000.00, the maximum
amount available, for the purchase of specific court related items.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-862
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 26
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2016-863
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Hire New Police Officers
RESOLVEDappoints Katie Johnson,
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Shawn Williams, and Steven Ficner
to the position of Police Officer for the Southold Town
Police Department, effective September 21, 2016, at a rate of $44,926.00 per annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-863
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-864
CATEGORY: Authorize to Bid
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
2017 Yearly Town Bids
RESOLVEDhereby authorizes and directs the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
Town Clerk to advertise for bids for the following items for 2017:
Bulk Sand for the Highway Department
Milk for the Human Resource Center
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 27
Purchase of Police Department Uniform Clothing
Cleaning of Police Department Uniform Clothing
Household Hazardous Waste Removal
Vehicle Scale Maintenance and Service
Yellow Bags
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-864
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-865
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Grant Permission to the Mattituck Presbyterian Church to Hold Its Emerging Artisan Fair
Financial Impact:
Total Police Department Cost for Event = $131.68
RESOLVEDgrants permission to the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Mattituck Presbyterian Church to hold its Emerging Artisan Fair and to close a portion of
Old Sound Avenue, on the corner of Love Lane and Route 25, Mattituck on Saturday
October 8, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
provided they file a Certificate of Liability
Insurance naming the Town of Southold as addition insured for two million dollars and comply
with the conditions of the Town’s Policy for Special Events. All fees with the exception of the
Clean-up deposit shall be waived.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-865
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 28
No Action
Lost
2016-866
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Lynn M. Nyilas PT Community Relations Specialist
RESOLVEDappoints Lynn M. Nyilas to
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
the position of Part Time Community Relations Specialist
for the Supervisor’s Office
effective September 22, 2016 at a rate of $27.47 per hour, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-866
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-867
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Create and Set Salary Scale for Part-Time Environmental Analyst
RESOLVEDcreates the position and
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
establishes the hourly rate of pay for part-time Environmental Analyst
as follows:
Effective DateRate
January 1, 2016 $27.47
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-867
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 29
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2016-868
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Justice Court
Advertise for Court Officers
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk’s office to advertise for Court Officers.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-868
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-869
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Transportation Commission
RESOLVED
the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk’s office to advertise for resumes for the Southold Town Transportation Commission.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 30
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-869
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-870
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Conservation Advisory Members
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk’s office to advertise for Conservation Advisory Council members.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-870
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-871
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Wildlife Manager
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 31
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk’s office to advertise for a Wildlife Manager.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-871
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2016-872
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
10/18/16 7:31 Pm PH LL Override Tax Levy
WHEREAS, on June 24, 2011, the New York State Legislature enacted Chapter 97 of the New
York State Laws of 2011, hereinafter referred to as “General Municipal Law§3-c” ; and
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §3-c expressly authorizes local governments, such as the
Town of Southold, to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law approved by a
vote of at least sixty percent (60%) of the total voting power of the Town Board for the Town of
Southold;
WHEREAS, the New York State Comptroller has determined that pursuant to General Municipal
Law § 3-c the tax levy cap for the fiscal year 2017 will be .68%, and;
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that to maintain the Town’s high bond rating
healthy fund balance reserves may require a real property tax cap levy in excess of the limit
established by General Municipal Law § 3-c; now therefor be it
RESOLVED the Town Clerk be and is hereby authorized to publish the attached public notice to
consider adopting a Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit established in General Municipal
Law § 3-c once in the September, 29 2016 issue of the newspaper designated as the official
newspaper for this purpose, and post same on the sign board at Town Hall; and be it further
RESOLVED, that all Town Hall Departments may review and obtain a copy of this resolution
from the electronic storage device and, if needed, a certified copy of same may be obtained from
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 32
the Office of the Town Clerk.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town
th
of Southold, at Southold Town Hall, 55095 Route 25, Southold, New York, on the 18 day of
October, 2016 at 7:31 o’clock p.m. to consider a “Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit
established by and set forth in General Municipal Law §3-c as follows:
A LOCAL LAW TO OVERRIDE THE TAX LEVY LIMIT ESTABLISHED BY AND
SET FORTH IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW § 3-C
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Local Law is to allow the Town of Southold to override the limit on the
amount of real property taxes that may be levied by the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New
York pursuant to General Municipal Law 3-c and to allow the Town of Southold to adopt a town
budget for town purposes and any other special or improvement districts governed by the town
board for the fiscal year 2017 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the “tax levy
limit” as defined by General Municipal Law § 3-c.
The Town of Southold has made significant efforts to reduce spending in an effort to avoid
piercing the tax levy limit, however, in order to account for the increase in costs to provide town
services and fund town operations for 2017, while at the same time maintaining the Town’s high
credit rating and general fund reserves, will likely require adoption of a budget in excess of the
tax levy limit.
Section 2. Authority
This local law adopted pursuant General Municipal Law § 3-c (5) which expressly authorizes a
local government’s governing body to override the tax levy limit by the adoption of a local law
approved by a vote of sixty percent (60%) of the Town Board.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Southold, County of Suffolk, is hereby authorized to adopt a
budget for the fiscal year 2017 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the limit
established by and set forth in General Municipal Law § 3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If a court determines that any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or
the application thereof to any person, firm or corporation, or circumstance is invalid or
unconstitutional, the court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the
remainder of this local law, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence,
paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or in its application to the person, individual,
form or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the controversy in which such
judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective date
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-872
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - September 20, 2016
Page 33
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2016-873
CATEGORY: Misc. Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Public Hearing to Hear Citizens Views on Local Housing and Community Development Needs
RESOLVED 7:32 PM, Tuesday,
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets
October 18, 2016
, 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 $30,000.00 in Community Development Block
Grant funds the Town of Southold expects to receive in April 2017 and authorizes the Town
Clerk to publish an “Announcement of Public Hearing Notice”.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2016-873
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
Withdrawn
William P. Ruland
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS