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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
February 28, 2017
4:30 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.
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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:
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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.
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CALL TO ORDER
4:30 PM Meeting called to order on February 28, 2017 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 - February 28, 2017
Page 2
I. REPORTS
1. Planning Department Monthly Report
January 2017
2. Program for the Disabled Monthly Report
January 2017
3. Trustees Monthly Report
January 2017
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION - 9:00 AM - Rich Zuckerman
Update on PBA negotiations
OPEN SESSION
2. 10:00 AM - John Cushman
Year End Financial Update
3. 10:30 AM - Jeff Standish
Town Beach Erosion - Funding Issue
4. 10:45 AM - Denis Noncarrow
Advertising for Committee Vacancies
5. 11:00 AM - Vivian Fuhrman and Megan Byers of the Product Stewardship Institute
Presentation - Ways to Reduce Disposable Plastics that End Up on Long Island's Beaches
6. Councilman Ghosio
Update on Water Conservation Committee - particular person(s) to be discussed in Executive
Session
7. Update on Town Historian Interviews
particular person(s) to be discussed in Executive Session
8. Coastal Erosion Appeal Application - SCTM#1000-99-2-19.1
follow up from last work session
9. Catastrophic Loss of Nonconforming Buildings with Conforming Uses
10. Recreational Uses in LIO Zones
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
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11. Water Request at 375 Ackerly Pond Lane
follow up
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Property Acquisition(S), Publicity of Which Would
Substantially Affect the Value Therof
12:15 PM - Melissa Spiro
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving Employment of Particular Person(S)
Human Resources
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation/Potential Litigation
Fishers Island Electric Co.- Notice of Claim
Lillian Vishnu - Notice of Claim
OPEN SESSION
15. Mighty North Fork Triathalon
16. Set PH - Amendments to Section 280-4 of the Town Code Entitled "Definitions"
V. RESOLUTIONS
2017-191
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED approves the audit dated
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
February 28, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-191
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 4
2017-192
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, March 14, 2017 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 7:30 P. M..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-192
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
2017-193
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Budget Modification for General Fund Whole Town
Financial Impact:
Provide appropriation for payment of leave accruals
RESOLVED modifies the 2017 General
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Fund Whole Town budget
as follows:
From:
A.1310.1.100.100 Accounting & Finance, Regular Earnings $ 1,420
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies 50,000
A.1910.4.100.200 Police Retirement Reserve 50,000
Total $101,420
To:
A.1310.1.100.200 Accounting & Finance, Overtime Earnings $ 910
A.1310.1.100.300 Accounting & Finance, Vacation Earnings 23,540
A.1310.1.100.400 Accounting & Finance, Sick Earnings 76,970
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 5
Total $101,420
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-193
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
2017-194
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Building Department
Training
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Building Permits Examiner Amanda Nunemaker, Electrical Inspector Roger Richert and Chief
Building Inspector Michael Verity to attend the 2017 Stony Brook University Code Training
Conference in Stony Brook, on March 14-16, 2017. All expenses for registration and travel to be
a legal charge to the 2017 Building Department budget (meetings and seminars).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-194
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
2017-195
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 6
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Building Department
Training
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Building Permits Examiner Damon Rallis to attend a seminar on Energy Code in Lindenhurst, on
March14, 2017. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2017 Building
Department budget (meetings and seminars).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-195
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
2017-196
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Acknowledges Retirement Frank V. Ingarra
WHEREAS,
the Town of Southold has received email notification on February 20, 2017 from
the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Frank V. Ingarra effective March 31,
2017, now therefore be it
RESOLVEDacknowledges the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
retirement of Frank V. Ingarra from the position of part-time Maintenance Mechanic I for
the Human Resource Center
effective March 31, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-196
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 7
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-197
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Permanent Appointment Tax Cashier
WHEREAS
the Town Board of the Town of Southold has appointed Jennifer K. Mannino to the
position of provisional Tax Cashier effective May 10, 2016, and
WHEREAS
Jennifer K. Mannino has taken and passed the Civil Service examination for Tax
Cashier and is reachable on the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List of Eligible’s for
the competitive position of Tax Cashier, and
WHEREAS
the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined that it is in the best
interest of the Town to appoint Jennifer K. Mannino to the permanent position of Tax Cashier
from said List of Eligible’s, now therefore be it
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Jennifer K.
Mannino to the position of Tax Cashier from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service
List of Eligible’s effective March 1, 2017 with no salary change.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-197
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
2017-198
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 8
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Close PD Storage Building Capital Project
Financial Impact:
Close PD Storage Building Capital Project as of December 31, 2016
RESOLVEDPolice Storage Facility
that the Town Board of the Southold hereby declares the
Capital Project that was created on January 6, 2015 completed as of December 31, 2016
and directs the Town Comptroller to close the Police Storage Facility Capital Project and
transfer any remaining funds back to the operating fund as of December 31, 2016
.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-198
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
2017-199
CATEGORY: Property Usage
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Approve Field Use - Hamptons Collegiate Baseball
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
Hamptons Collegiate Baseball to use the lit baseball field at Cochran Park for their 2017 baseball
season for a total of approximately 19 games, beginning in early June and ending in late July,
subject to scheduling by the Southold Recreation Department and the applicant filing a Two
Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance with the Town Clerk, naming the Town of Southold as
additional insured. Fees for use of field will be waived as the organization will be donating
equipment and making improvements to the facility.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-199
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 9
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-200
CATEGORY: Strawberry Fields
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Approval Field Use - UK Elite Strawberry Field
Resolved
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to U.K. Elite
Soccer Inc. to conduct a baseball camp from July 10 - 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Strawberry
Field Fairgrounds Field A in Peconic. Applicant must file with the Town Clerk’s Office a Two
Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as additional insured. Fees
for use of field will be charged as per the rules and regulations listed on the application for use of
parks facilities.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-200
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
2017-201
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Budget Modification for Community Development CHIP
Financial Impact:
Appropriate recovered funds for Consortium Home Improvement Program, reallocate resources from
another project
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 10
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2017
Community Development Fund CHIP budget as follows:
Increase Revenues:
CD.2701.00 Refunds Prior Year Expenditures $30,402.53
Decrease Appropriations:
CD.8660.4.000.102 CHIP project number 102 1,174.43
Totals $31,576.96
Increase Appropriations:
CD.8660.4.000.101 CHIP project number 101 $31,576.96
Totals $31,576.96
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-201
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
2017-202
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Modify 2016 Budget for Workers Compensation
Financial Impact:
Provide additional apporpiation for adjustment to 2016 workers compensation insurance assessment
based on 2016 actual payroll
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2016 budget as
follows:
General Fund Whole Town
From:
A.9030.8.000.000 Social Security, Benefits $3,200
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 11
To:
A.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation, Benefits $3,200
Highway Fund Part Town
From:
DB.9030.8.000.000 Social Security, Benefits $2,200
To:
DB.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation, Benefits $2,200
Solid Waste District
From:
SR.9030.8.000.000 Social Security, Benefits $1,000
To:
SR.9040.8.000.000 Workers Compensation, Benefits $1,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-202
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
2017-203
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Budget Modification for Town's Share of Rec Center Floor
Financial Impact:
Town funding for Rec center flooring; balance from CDBG
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2017 General
Fund Whole Town budget as follows:
From:
A.7020.2.500.100 Recreation Dept., Tables & Chairs $7,000
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 12
To:
A.1620.2.500.975 Rec Center Improvements $7,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-203
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
2017-204
CATEGORY: Bid Acceptance
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Accept Proposal for New Vinyl Floor at Recreation Center
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal of
Carter-Melence, Inc. for the New Vinyl Floor at the Southold Town Recreation Center at a cost
not to exceed $27,000, which shall be a legal charge to the Community Development Block
Grant appropriation number CD.8660.H.016.013 for $20,000 and the General Fund Whole Town
appropriation number A.1620.2.500.975 for $7,000, all subject to the approval of the Town
Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-204
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 13
2017-205
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Hire Spring Recreation Program Instructors
Resolved
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor
Scott A. Russell to execute an agreement with the following individuals and businesses for the Spring
2017 Recreation programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. Funding for
the instructors listed below has been budgeted for in the Recreation Department's 2017 instructor line
A.7020.4.500.420.
NF School For Dogs (Dog Obedience/Puppy STAR/Pre-Therapy) $90/person
Sara Bloom (Memoir Writing) $30/hour
Thomas Boucher (Guitar Lessons) $30/hour
Henry Pesce (Pickleball) $30/hour
Heather Cusack (Herbs for Health) $30/hour
Martha Eagle (Aerobics & Pilates) $35/class
Suzzanne Fokine (Plein Air Painting) $30/hour
Denise Gillies (Tai Chi) $30/hour
Island’s End Golf & Country Club (Golf Lessons) $100/person
Jennifer Kane (Singing) $30/hour
Lois Levy (Creative Sketching) $30/hour
Rosemary Martilotta (Hatha & Chair Yoga) $62/class
Kate McDowell (Tennis Lessons) $30/hour
Judy McCleery (Digital Photography) $30/hour
Linda Nemeth (Watercolor) $30/hour
Dr. Jeffrey Poplarski (Golf Fitness) $55/class
R&C Agency Management (CPR Course) $55/person
R&C Agency Management (Defensive Driving) $30/person
Laurie Short (Fitness Classes) $30/hour
Steve Smith (Weight Training) $90/person
Lisa Tettelbach (Greeting Cards) $30/hour
Alfonso Triggiani (Ballroom Dancing) $65/person
Kerri Zablotny (Little Scholars) $30/hour
Huck Hirsch (Mah Jongg) $30/hour
Kyleen Prentice Vernon (Dance) $30/hour
Theresa Pressler (Crafts) $30/hour
Marilyn LoPresti (Walk15 Aerobics) $30/hour
US Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 18-08 Free
James Bowden (Smart Driver) Free
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-205
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 14
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
2017-206
CATEGORY: Performance Bond
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Release Performance Bond Dike Rehabilitation
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby releases the Maintenance
Bonds supplied by Steven M. Mezynieski, Inc and Aegis Security Insurance Company, Bond
No. B10020640 in the amount of $197,833.90, Bond No. B10020637 in the amount of
$604,295.20, Bond No. B10020639 in the amount of $441,199.41 and Bond No. B10020638 in
the amount of $298,159.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer, subject to the approval of
the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-206
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
2017-207
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Doherty Training
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 15
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Code
Enforcement Officer Peter Doherty to attend the 2017 Mandatory Code Updates at Stony Brook
University, March 14, 15 & 16, 2017. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge
to the 2017 Town Attorney/Code Enforcement budget (meetings and seminars).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-207
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
2017-208
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Duffy Seminar
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Town
Attorney, William M. Duffy to attend the seminar entitled “Land Use Leadership Alliance
March 3, March 17, and March 24, 2017 with sessions taking place
Training Program” on
at Touro Law School.
All expenses for registration and travel are to be a charge to the 2017
Town Attorney budget.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-208
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 16
2017-209
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
PH 3/14 7:32 PM - L.L. in Regard to Chapter 17
WHEREAS,
there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
th
“A Local Law in
County, New York, on the 28 day of February, 2017, a Local Law entitled
relation to the Town of Southold Community Preservation Fund Management and
Stewardship Plan 2017”;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the
th
14 day of March, 2017 at 7:32 p.m.
at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
“A Local Law in relation to the Town of Southold
The proposed Local Law entitled,
Community Preservation Fund Management and Stewardship Plan 2017”
reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2017
“A Local Law in relation to the Town of Southold Community
A Local Law entitled,
Preservation Fund Management and Stewardship Plan 2017”.
BE IT ENACTED
by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. PURPOSE
In compliance with the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund, the Land
Preservation Department has prepared a Community Preservation Fund Management and
Stewardship Plan for real property interests acquired through the fund. This Plan must be
adopted by local law and all expenditures from the fund for management and stewardship
functions must be in compliance with the terms of the Plan.
II.
Chapter 17 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§17-13.1. Community Preservation Fund Management and Stewardship Plan adopted.
The Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves and adopts the Town of
Southold Community Preservation Management and Stewardship Plan 2015 2017 for real
property interests acquired by use of moneys from the Town of Southold Community
Preservation Fund, prepared by the Land Preservation Coordinator, presented to the Town Board
during the Work Session of February24, 2015 14, 2017 and intended to be the management and
stewardship plan required by § 64-e (6) of the New York State Town Law.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 17
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-2017-209
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
2017-210
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Ferry Charter
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 February 21, 2017
regarding Ferry Charter.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-210
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 18
2017-211
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Passenger Ferry Service
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 February 21, 2017
regarding Blackbird VII, LLC..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-211
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
2017-212
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Angel Flights
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 February 21, 2017
regarding Angel Flights.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-212
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
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Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2017-213
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Fairhaven Shipyard
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 February 21, 2017
regarding Fairhaven Shipyard.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-213
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
2017-214
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Baylinson Seminar
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Code
Enforcement Officer Lester Baylinson to attend the 2017 Mandatory Code Updates at Stony
Brook University, March 14, 15 & 16, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-214
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 20
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-215
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
PH 4/11 7:31 PM LL Regarding Chapter 280-4
WHEREAS,
there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
th
“A Local Law in
County, New York, on the 28 day of February, 2017, a Local Law entitled
relation to Amendments to Chapter 280-4, Agriculture.”
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the
aforesaid Local Law at the Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the
th
day of April, 2017 at 7:31 p.m.
11 at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280-
The proposed Local Law entitled,
A, Agriculture”
reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2017
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280-A,
A Local Law entitled,
Agriculture”
.
BE IT ENACTED
by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
§280-4. Definitions.
AGRICULTURE -
The production, keeping or maintenance, for sale, lease or personal use, of
plants and animals useful to man, including but not limited to forages and sod crops; grains and
seed crops; dairy animals and dairy products; poultry and poultry products; livestock, including
beef cattle, sheep, swine, horses, ponies, mules or goats or any mutation of hybrids thereof,
including the breeding and grazing of any or all of such animals; bees and apiary products; fur
animals; fruits of all kinds, including grapes, nuts and berries, vegetables; floral, ornamental and
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greenhouse products; or lands devoted to a soil conservation or forestry management program.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION -
For the purposes of this Chapter, Agricultural Production shall
include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. A Farm Operation engaged in the production for sale of crops, livestock or livestock
products, by a bona fide farm operation, or bona fide aquaculture/mariculture farm
operation, both as defined herein, which shall include but not be limited to:
a. Field crops, for example corn, wheat, oats, rye, barley, hay, potatoes and
dry beans;
b. Fruits, for example apples, peaches, grapes, cherries, tomatoes and berries;
c. Vegetables, for example snap beans, cabbage, carrots, beets and onions;
d. Horticultural specialties, for example nursery stock, ornamental shrubs,
ornamental trees and flowers;
e. Livestock and livestock products, for example cattle, sheep, hogs, goats,
horses, poultry, ratites, such as ostriches, emus, rheas and kiwis, farmed deer,
farmed buffalo, fur-bearing animals, milk, eggs and furs;
f. Maple sap;
g. Christmas trees derived from a managed Christmas tree operation whether
dug for transplanting or cut from the stump;
h. Aquaculture and mariculture as defined herein;
i. Biomass, which means crops raised for bioenergy, and shall include, but is
not limited to, farm woodland, switch grass, giant reed, and miscanthus.
j. Apiary, including the cultivation of bee colonies, bee honey, beeswax, and
related products;
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION BUILDING -
An on farm operation building, or part of a
building, primarily useful or necessary for crops in their harvested state in the conduct of
agricultural production, including but not limited to barns, silos,storage of mechanical equipment,
storage of harvested crops, spaces, accessory alternative energy structures, animal pens, and other
shelters.
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING -
The on-farm processing of agricultural products at and
from a single farm operation located within the Town of Southold, which has been converted from
its original (raw) state into a processed or prepared product through applications of cooking,
distilling, fermenting, crushing, or straining, etc. Such processed agriculture products include,
but are not limited to, jams, jellies, cheeses, potato chips, jerkies, meats, fowl, fish, breads, and
baked goods, beer, wine and distilled alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING BUILDING -
An on farm operation building, or part of a
building, used for processing and storage of agricultural products of a single farm operation into
processed agricultural products as defined herein.
PROCESSED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT -
Agricultural product which has been
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converted from its original state into a distinct product by techniques such as cooking, distillation,
fermentation, crushing and straining. Examples of processed agricultural product include,
without limitation, jams, jellies, cheeses, potato chips, meats, fowl, fish, wine and other alcoholic
beverages. Simple washing, cleaning, arranging or packaging of agricultural products shall not
cause the product to be considered “processed” under this definition.
ON FARM OPERATION DIRECT MARKETING -
The sale of raw or processed agricultural
products that are produced by a bona fide farm operation or a bona fide aquaculture/mariculture
farm operation directly to consumers.
ON FARM DIRECT MARKETING BUILDING -
An on farm building, or part of a building,
used for the direct farm marketing of agricultural products and agricultural processed products
from a single farm operation.
FARM
A site or series of adjoining parcels under single ownership or management devoted to
agricultural use.
FARM BUILDINGS
All structures useful or necessary for the conduct of agricultural activities,
including but not limited to barns, silos, mechanical equipment storage sheds, animal pens or
other shelters.
FARM STAND
Any structure open to the weather on at least one side, used for the sole purpose
of retail sale of produce grown by the owner of the stand on farm acreage within the Town of
Southold. Such structure may be one-story or less, roofed or have partial walls and flooring but
may not be completely enclosed except when the business is closed. A farm stand may not be
insulated or mechanically heated or cooled by permanent equipment. A truck bed or trailer on
wheels, with areas in excess of 20 square feet displaying produce, shall be considered a farm
stand. \[Added 5-13-1997 by L.L. No. 8-1997\]
FARM OPERATION -
Means the land, including underwater lands used in aquaculture and
mariculture, buildings used in agricultural production, on-farm agricultural processing buildings,
on farm direct marketing buildings, equipment, manure processing and handling facilities, and
practices which contribute to the cultivation, production, preparation, processing and marketing
of crops, livestock and livestock products, freshwater or marine water products, including fish,
fish products, and/or water plants and shellfish, as a commercial enterprise. The farm operation
may consist of one or more parcels of owned or rented land, which parcels may be contiguous or
noncontiguous to each other.
BONA FIDE FARM OPERATION -
Indicators of a bona fide farm operation include, a farm
operation, as defined herein, that:
1. Is located on land with not less than seven acres of land used as a farm operation
in the preceding two years for the production or sale of crops, livestock or livestock
products, of an average gross sales value of $10,000 or more, or
2. Is located on land of seven acres or less used as a farm operation in the preceding
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two years for the production or sale of crops, livestock or livestock products of an
average gross sales value of $50,000 or more, or
3. Has been issued a farm stand operator permit.
FARMHOUSE -
A principal dwelling on a Farm Operation used exclusively by a farmer/owner/
,
operator who is in full time residence and actively engaged in farming the lands of the farm operation
or as housing for the Farm Operation’s workers, or occupied by key employee(s) of the Farm Operation.
AQUACULTURE -
The breeding, cultivation, planting, containment, or and harvesting of products
organisms that are naturally prodcued occurring in freshwater or marine environments, for example
including finfish; ,shellfish mollusks such as snails and clams; crustaceans such as shrimp and
crayfish; and seaweed aquatic plants. The term “aquaculture” is also commonly used to include
marine water, or maricultured, species such as oysters, bay scallops, lobsters , and sugar kelp.
LAND-BASED AQUACULTURE -
The cultivation of marine and freshwaters organisms in a
man-made structure, such as an on-land building or pond. Any form of aquaculture that does not
take place in a natural body of water or marine environment.
MARICULTURE -
The cultivation of marine organisms in saltwater, for example finfish;
mollusks such as snails, oysters, and clams; crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters;
and marine plants such as sugar kelp.
BONA FIDE AQUACULTURE/MARICULTURE FARM OPERATION
- Indicators of a
bona fide aquaculture/mariculture farm operation include, a farm operation, as defined herein,
engaged in aquaculture and/or mariculture that:
1. Has obtained all commercial cultivation and harvest permits required by the New
York State Department of Environmental Conservation Law and a permit from either
the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or the Suffolk County
Department of Health Services when the farm stand offers on-premises consumption,
and
2. Has access to underwater land, including, but not limited to, a lease, riparian rights,
a grant, fee title to underwater land, or a franchise within the Peconic Bay Estuary or
Town waters, or has land-based cultivation infrastructure.
ROADSIDE FARM STAND or AGRICULTURAL STAND -
A booth, stall or display area
exceeding 50 less than 100 50 square feet in area located on a farm parcel onfrom which
agricultural products home grown fruits, vegetables or plants are home grown andsold to the
general public.
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.
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Page 24
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-2017-215
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
2017-216
CATEGORY: Property Acquisition Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
Steele Dev Rights - Set P.H. for 3/14/2017
RESOLVED
that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and
Chapter 70 (Agricultural Lands) of the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of Southold
sets Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 7:31 p.m., Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road,
hereby
Southold, New York as the time and place for a public hearing for the purchase of a
development rights easement on property owned by David L. Steele and Sherry R. Steele.
Said property is identified as part of SCTM #1000-108.-2-7.1. The address is 12500 County
Road 48 in Mattituck. The property is located in the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) Zoning
District and is situated at the southeasterly corner of the intersection at County Road 48 and
Elijah’s Lane in Mattituck, New York. The proposed acquisition is for a development rights
easement on a part of the property consisting of approximately 16.388± acres (subject to survey)
of the 19.388± acre parcel.
The exact area of the proposed acquisition is subject to a Town-provided survey acceptable to
the Land Preservation Committee and the property owner. The easement will be acquired using
Community Preservation Funds. The purchase price is $64,000 (sixty-four thousand dollars) per
buildable acre, or approximately $1,048,832.00 (one million forty-eight thousand eight hundred
thirty-two dollars) for the 16.388± acre easement, plus acquisition costs. Purchase price may be
adjusted at time of closing based on final survey acreage determination.
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Page 25
The property is listed on the Community Preservation Project Plan List of Eligible Parcels as
property that should be preserved due to its agricultural value.
FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above mentioned
parcel of land is on file in Land Preservation Department, Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375
Route 25, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested person during business
hours.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-216
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
2017-217
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Land Preservation
Contract Change Order - PW Grosser Consulting Re: Sill Property
RESOLVEDapproves Change Order #1
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
to the Sill Remediation Project Contract with P.W. Grosser Consulting, Inc. in the net
amount of $3,217.26,
to cover unanticipated costs associated with stabilizing septic sludge for
transport, subject to the approval of the Town Engineer and Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-217
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 26
2017-218
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Town Hall Phone System Purchase Agreement
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Purchase Agreement between the Town of Southold
and Forerunner Technologies, Inc. for the replacement of the Town Hall phone system, which
agreement includes the installation and warranty of telecommunications, internetworking and/or
converged equipment (“Equipment”) and/or licensed software, (collectively the “System”) for
the sum of $25,580.12, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-218
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
2017-219
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Misc. Committees
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk’s office to advertise for miscellaneous committee vacancies.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-219
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 27
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-220
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Ratifies and Approves Memorandum of Agreement
RESOLVEDratifies andapproves the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Southold and Employee #1864, dated
February 28, 2017,
resolving pending charges pursuant to Civil Service Law Section 75.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-220
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
2017-221
CATEGORY: Legislation
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
LL / Amendments to Chapter 280 Zoning Agriculture to SCPC & PB
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
A Local Law in relation to
Town Clerk to transmit the proposed Local Law entitled “
Amendments to Chapter 280-4, Agriculture
” to the Southold Town Planning Board and the
Suffolk County Department of Planning for their recommendations and reports.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 28
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-221
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
2017-222
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
2017 Memorandum of Agreement Between Town of Southold and PBA
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
2017 Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Southold and the Southold Town Police
Benevolent Association and hereby authorizes Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute same on
behalf of the Town of Southold.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-222
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
2017-223
CATEGORY: Misc. Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 29
Set Public Hearing Coastal Erosion Appeal
RESOLVED
the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets Tuesday, Mach 28, 2017 at
9:00 AM. at the Southold Town Meeting Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York as the
a public hearing upon the Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review
time and place for
Appeal of the Mattituck Park District
, which seeks relief from Section 111-4 and 111-6(3) of
the Town Code to re-construct an existing dock in-kind within a nearshore area in a Coastal
Erosion Hazard Area located on property on parcel SCTM# 1000-99-2-19.1, Mattituck
Breakwater Shade Shelter, 5155 Breakwater Road, Mattituck, New York 11952, and directs the
Town Clerk to publish notice in such appeal in the Suffolk Times newspaper not less than ten
(10) days nor more than thirty (30) days prior to such hearing and to notify the applicant by first
class mail.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-223
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
2017-224
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Engineers and Mechanics
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 February 21, 2017
regarding Engineers and Mechanics.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-224
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated
James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 30
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2017-225
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Assessors
Suffolk County Assessors Association
RESOLVED that the Town Board of The Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Claire
Glew to join and attend meetings of the Suffolk County Assessors Association. Dues of $25.00
to be a legal charge against the Assessors 2017 budget.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-225
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
2017-226
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Part Time Town Historian
RESOLVEDappoints Amy Folk to the
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
position of part-time Town Historian effective March 6, 2017 at a rate of $19,805.00 per
annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-226
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 31
Withdrawn
Jill Doherty
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-227
CATEGORY: Retirement/Resignation
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Resignation - Zoning Board of Appeals
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Kenneth W. Schneider from the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective March 17, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-227
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
2017-228
CATEGORY: Trailer Permit
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Mc Bride Trailers
RESOLVEDhereby grants approval of two (2)
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
special trailer permit applications of Frank McBride & Sons, Inc.,
10415 Oregon Road,
Cutchogue, New York 11935 for a period of six (6) months from date of issuance to locate two
(2) Trailers end to end on property located at 10415 Oregon Road, Cutchogue, New York 11935
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 32
SCTM#1000-83-2-16 to be used for the purpose of housing farm workers.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-228
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
2017-229
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appoint to Water Conservation Committee
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the following
members to the Water Conservation Committee effective immediately, at no compensation:
Name Term Expiration
Christopher Biemiller March 31, 2019
Robin L. Simmen March 31, 2019
Susan Croce March 31, 2021
Jerry Martocchia March 31, 2021
Melvyn Morris March 31, 2021
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-229
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 - February 28, 2017
Page 33
2017-230
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL Regarding Chapter 245
WHEREAS,
there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
th
“A Local Law in
County, New York, on the 14 day of February 2017, a Local Law entitled
relation to Amendments to Chapter 245, Taxation in Connection with Authorizing
Exemptions from School District Taxes for Cold War Veterans
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
therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 245, Taxation in
Law entitled,
Connection with Authorizing Exemptions from School District Taxes for Cold War
Veterans”
reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 3 of 2017
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 245, Taxation in
A Local Law entitled,
Connection with Authorizing Exemptions from School District Taxes for Cold War
Veterans”
.
BE IT ENACTED
by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I.Purpose.
The New York State Legislature has amended the New York State Real Property Tax Law to
authorize School Districts to permit a tax exemption for Cold War Veterans upon approval of the
School District. It is the intent of this local law to incorporate this Amendment in the Southold
Town Code so that it is consistent with the New York State Real Property Tax Law.
II.
Chapter 245 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§245-18. Cold War Veterans Exemption.
F. The exemption allowable under this Article may be extended to taxation of School
Districts if the governing body of the School District in which the property is located
adopts a resolution providing such exemption as provided in Section 458-b(2)(d)(i).
Any Such resolution shall be provided to the Town of Southold Assessors’ Office on
or before March 1 for the assessment roll issued within the year.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - February 28, 2017
Page 34
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 apply to assessment rolls prepared on the basis of taxable status dates
occurring on or after January 1, 2017. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing
with the Secretary of State as provided by law.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-230
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
1. PH 2/28 4:31 Pm - Chapter 245