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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
April 11, 2017
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.
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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:
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Line”; Click Box “Yes” to be redirected to IQM2 and you will then be redirected to the Town
Clerk online site.
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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.
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CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on April 11, 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 - April 11, 2017
Page 2
I. REPORTS
1. Judge Hughes Monthly Report
March 2017
2. Judge Price Monthly Report
March 2017
3. Judge Evans Monthly Report
March 2017
4. ZBA Monthly Report
March 2017
II. PUBLIC NOTICE
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 Am - Tom O’Neil, President of the Fishers Island Community Board, Lucinda
Herrick
Sidewalks on Fishers Island and Fishers Island “Gateway” Proposal
2. 9:30 Am - Neb Brashich, Chair of the Southold Town Transportation Commission,
Heather Lanza, Planning Director
Town-Wide Parking Issues and LIRR Schedule Improvements
3. 10:00 Am - Councilman Ruland with Jamie Richter
Update on Highway Department Garage Building
4. 10:15 Am - Ed Caufield with Bob Hanlon
Orient Methodist Church
5. 10:30 Am - Janet Douglass, Recreation Supervisor
Follow-up Discussion on Certificates of Insurance for Recreation Center Use
6. Alcohol Farm Products Working Group
7. Code Amendment – Proposed Changes to 280-122- Reconstruction of a Damaged Non-
Conforming Building
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Property Acquisition(S), Publicity of Which Would
Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
11:00 am - Damon Hagan, ATA
11:15 am - Councilman Ghosio with Melissa Spiro, Tim Caufield, Sam McCullough
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 3
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving Employment of Particular Person(S)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Litigation
Action against Owners of SCTM #1000-86-01-10.011
Action against Owners of SCTM #1000-38-07-7.1
11. 10:45 Am - Suffolk County Girl Scout Troop #1575
Silver Award Project Presentation
V. RESOLUTIONS
2017-314
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED approves the audit dated
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
April 11, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-314
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
2017-315
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, April 25, 2017 at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 4:30 P. M..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-315
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 4
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
2017-316
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Training Request
RESOLVED grants permission to Police
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Chief Martin Flatley to attend the 2017 International Association of Chiefs of Police
stth
Conference to be held from October 21 through October 25, 2017 in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania.
All expenses for registration, travel, meals and lodging shall be a legal charge to
the 2017 Police Department budget
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-316
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
2017-317
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Budget Modification
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 5
Financial Impact:
Additional funding needed for completion of dispatch room project
RESOLVED modifies the 2017 General
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Fund Whole Town budget
as follows:
From:
A.3020.4.100.550 Public Safety Communication Equip
Equipment Parts/ Supplies $3,000
To:
A.9901.9.000.100 Transfer to Capital Fund $3,000
And be it further
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby increases the Dispatch Room
Capital Project budget in the 2017 Capital Fund as follows:
Revenues
:
H.5031.55 Interfund Transfers $3,000
Appropriations
:
H.3020.2.200.700 Dispatch Room Project $3,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-317
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
2017-318
CATEGORY: Committee Resignation
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Accept Resignation of Debra Riva
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 6
RESOLVEDaccepts the resignation of
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Debra Riva from the Anti-Bias Task Force
, effective March 31, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-318
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
2017-319
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Assessors
BOAR Training
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission for the
following Board of Assessment Review Members: Phyllis Atkinson, Gerard Schultheis, John Betsch,
th
Julie Dantes and member to be appointed to attend training scheduled for April 25, 2017 to be held at
the Suffolk County Office of Real Property in Riverhead. The expense for travel to be reimbursed
from the Assessors 2017 budget.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-319
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 7
2017-320
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 June 13-15, 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-2017-320
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
2017-321
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Budget Modification
Financial Impact:
Reallocation of funds for emergency veterinary visit for K9 officer
RESOLVED hereby modifies the 2017 General
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold
Fund Whole Town budget
as follows:
From:
A.3120.2.500.875 Police/Equipment/Other Vehicle Equipment $2,000
Total $2,000
To:
A.3120.4.100.750 Police/CE/K9 Food/Vet Bills $2,000
Total $2,000
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 8
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-321
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
2017-322
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Xavier Jones Full Time Deckhand
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints Xavier Jones to
the position of full time Deckhand at a rate of $15.08 per hour effective April13, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-322
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
2017-323
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Kevin Norton Full Time Deckhand
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 9
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints Kevin Norton
to the position of full time Deckhand at a rate of $15.08 per hour effective April13, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-323
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
2017-324
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint James Chianese Part Time Deckhand
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints James
Chianese to the position of part time Deckhand at a rate of $11.10 per hour effective April13,
2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-324
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 10
2017-325
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Sean Healy Part Time Deckhand
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints Sean Healy to
the position of part time Deckhand at a rate of $11.10 per hour effective April13, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-325
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
2017-326
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Steven Kamm Part Time Deckhand
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints Steven Kamm
to the position of part time Deckhand at a rate of $11.10 per hour effective April13, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-326
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 11
2017-327
CATEGORY: Equipment
DEPARTMENT: Highway Department
Purchase Truck
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2017-248,
adopted at the March 21, 2017 regular Town Board meeting as follows:
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approve the purchase of one
ten wheel drive Truck Tractor Freightliner for the Highway Department for snow removal. The
Vehicle is being purchased from the State of New York Department Office of General Services
3
at $4,990.00. This to be a legal charge to the 2017 budget line DB.5120.2.300.200 (Heavy
Duty Vehicles)
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-327
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
2017-328
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Patrick Rose Seasonal Laborer
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that appoints Patrick Rose to
the position of seasonal laborer effective June 1, 2017 through September 15, 2017 at a rate of
$12.00 per hour.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 12
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-328
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
2017-329
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Increase Salary of Gordon S. Murphy Jr.
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolution of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted April 3, 2017 that increases the salary of
Gordon S. Murphy Jr. effective January 25, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-329
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
2017-330
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Robert A. McCaffery Construction Equipment Operator
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 13
RESOLVEDappoints Robert A.
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
McCaffery to the position of Construction Equipment Operator
for the Solid Waste District,
effective April 13, 2017, at a rate of $31.7636 per hour.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-330
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
2017-331
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Accounting & Finance Department Conduent WebEx Training
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Accounting & Finance Department to participate in 2017 Conduent GFS/AP/PO WebEx
Training. Registration expenses to be a legal charge to the Accounting & Finance 2017 budget
(Meetings and Seminars A.1310.4.600.200).
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-331
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 14
2017-332
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Budget Modification for WebEx Training
Financial Impact:
Provide Funding for WebEx Training
RESOLVEDmodifies the General Fund
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
2017 budget as follows:
From:
A.1990.4.100.100 Unallocated Contingencies $1,240
Total $1,240
To:
A.1310.4.600.200 Meetings & Seminars $1,240
Total $1,240
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-332
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
2017-333
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Trustees
Ad for Pump Out Boat Operators
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
advertise for Pump-Out Boat Operators
Town Clerk to for two consecutive weeks in the
Suffolk Times for operators in Southold, under the supervision of the Board of Trustees, on a
seasonal part-time basis starting May 19, 2017 through and including October 30, 2017 at a
salary of $20.00 per hour.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-333
AdoptedYes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 15
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-334
CATEGORY: Fmla
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Grant FMLA Leave to a Town Employee
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a leave of absence to
Employee #4273 effective April 13, 2017 through April 30, 2017 pursuant to the Family Medical
Leave Act.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-334
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
2017-335
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Grant Permission to the Orient Fire Department to Hold Its Annual Memorial Day Parade
Financial Impact:
Police Department Cost for the Event = $128.73
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 16
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Orient Fire Department to use the following route for its Annual Memorial Day Parade in Orient
:
on Monday, May 29, 2017 beginning at 7:15 AM begin at the Firehouse and take Tabor Road
to Orchard Street to Navy Street to Village Lane to Main Road and back to the Firehouse,
provided they follow all the conditions in the Town’s Policy for Special Events on Town
Properties.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-335
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
2017-336
CATEGORY: Attend Seminar
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department - Training
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to
PO Rory Flatley to attend a basic motorcycle training course from April 7-14, 2017 in
Selden NY.
All expenses for registration to be a legal charge to the 2017 police training budget
line A.3120.4.600.200
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-336
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 17
2017-337
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Blackbird VII, LLC
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 April 3, 2017, in
regard to Blackbird VII, LLC.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-337
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
2017-338
CATEGORY: Legal
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD - Lamb & Barnosky, LLP
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 April 3, 2017
regarding Lamb & Barnosky, LLP..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-338
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 18
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2017-339
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Beach Dependent Species Management
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Extension Agreement between the Town of Southold
and the Group for the East End in connection with the Beach-Dependent Species Management
Program in the total amount of $20,000.00, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-339
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
2017-340
CATEGORY: Performance Bond
DEPARTMENT: Planning Board
Accept Site Plan Bond Estimate - Heritage at Cutchogue
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the Site Plan Draft
RESOLVED
Bond Estimate in the amount of $150,014.00 for the proposed Site Plan Subdivision entitled
“Heritage at Cutchogue”, SCTM #1000-102-1-33.3, located at 75 Schoolhouse Road, corner of
Schoolhouse Road and Griffin Street, Cutchogue, as recommended by the Southold Town
Planning Board, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-340
AdoptedYes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 19
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Supervisor's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Tax Receiver's Appt
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-341
CATEGORY: Performance Bond
DEPARTMENT: Planning Board
Accept Site Plan Performance Bond Heritage at Cutchogue
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts Site Plan
Performance Bond Savings Passbook #100033417 issued by Bridgehampton Nation Bank in the
amount of $150,014.00 for the proposed Site Plan for “Heritage at Cutchogue”, SCTM #1000-
102-1-33.3, located at 75 Schoolhouse Road, corner of Schoolhouse Road and Griffing Street,
Cutchogue, as recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board, subject to the approval of
the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-341
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
2017-342
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Engineering
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 20
Change Order #2 W/ICE Electric - Highway Maintenance Building
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves Change Order #2
to the Town of Southold Highway Maintenance Building Project Contract with ICE Electric in
the net amount of $2,298.00, pursuant to their Proposed Change Order dated April 10, 2017,
subject to the approval of the Town Engineer and Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-342
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
2017-343
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend Resolution 2017-261/ZBA Appointment
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution 2017-
261 adopted on March 21, 2017 to read as follows:
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Patricia L.
Acampora to the position of Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals effective March 21, 2017
through December 31, 2021.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-343
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
Louisa P. Evans
Rescinded
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 21
Lost
2017-344
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FI Sewer District - LK McLean Agreement
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Service Agreement between the Town of Southold
and L.K. McLean Associates, P.C., at a cost not to exceed $2,700.00 per year, to be
automatically renewed annually until terminated with 30 days written notice, in connection with
Fishers Island Sewer District, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-344
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
2017-345
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FISD Control Systems of Connecticut Inc. Agreement
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Service Agreement between the Town of Southold
and Control Systems of Connecticut Inc., at a cost not to exceed $2,040.00 per year, to be
automatically renewed annually until terminated with 30 days written notice, in connection with
Fishers Island Sewer District, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-345
Adopted
Yes/AyeNo/NayAbstainAbsent
Adopted as Amended
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 22
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
2017-346
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Accepts Resignation of Jude Petroski
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of
Jude Petroski from the position of Part Time Court Officer
for the Justice Court effective
April 11, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-346
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
2017-347
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Earth Day Celebration
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 23
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Group for the East End to hold its 4th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 22, 2017 from
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Downs Farm Preserve, provided they adhere to the Town of
Southold Policy for Special Events on Town Properties and Roads. All Town fees for this event,
with the exception of the Clean-up Deposit, are waived.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-347
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
2017-348
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Tractor Ride for a Cause
Financial Impact:
Cost Analysis: $260.72
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to LI
Antique Power Association to hold a Tractor Ride on April 30, 2017, provided they adhere to the
Town of Southold Policy for Special Events on Town Properties and Roads. All Town fees for
this event, with the exception of the Clean-up Deposit, are waived.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-348
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 24
2017-349
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Transfer Employee # 3862
RESOLVEDtransfers Employee # 3862,
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
effective immediately.
from the Town Clerk’s Office to the Human Resource Center,
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-349
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
2017-350
CATEGORY: Public Service
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Create Alcohol Farm Products Working Group
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby creates the Southold Town
Alcohol Farm Products Working Group. Group is to consist of nine (9) members. Term shall
expire on December 31, 2017.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-350
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 25
No Action
Lost
2017-351
CATEGORY: Committee Appointment
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appoint Members to Alcohol Farm Products Working Group
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the following
individuals to the Southold Town Alcohol Farm Products Working Group effective immediately,
term to expire December 31, 2017 to serve without compensation:
John Cotugno
Nancy Bogen Torchio
Ian VanBourgondien
Joann Maynard
Alex Damianos
Frank Purita
Louisa Hargrave
Will Lee
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-351
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
2017-352
CATEGORY: Litigation
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - April 11, 2017
Page 26
Property at 2350 Wells Road, Peconic
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Attorney’s Office to commence litigation against the owners of property known as 2350
Wells Road, Peconic, New York and identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map No. 1000-86-1-
10.12, to enforce provisions in the Town Code.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-352
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
2017-353
CATEGORY: Litigation
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Property at 2835 Shipyard Lane, East Marion
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Attorney’s Office to commence litigation against the owners of property known as 2835
Shipyard Lane, East Marion, New York and identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as lot
number 1000-38-7-7.1, to enforce provisions in the Town Code.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-353
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 27
2017-354
CATEGORY: Legal
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Claim - M Duffy
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
payment of the sum of $778.50 to Maryann Duffy for property damage stemming from an
incident on March 19, 2016, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-354
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
2017-355
CATEGORY: Legal
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Special Counsel Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP
RESOLVED
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Town
Attorney to retain Devitt Spellman Barrett LLP as Special Counsel to represent the Town of
Southold in an action against the owners of property known as 1200 First Street, New Suffolk,
New York and identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as lot number 1000-117-7-30, to
enforce provisions of the Town Code.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-355
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 - April 11, 2017
Page 28
Town Clerk's Appt
Scott A. Russell
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2017-356
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Michael Collins - FISD
RESOLVEDassigns Michael Collins,
that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby
Town Engineer, the duties of Superintendent of the Fishers Island Sewer District
, effective
April 11, 2017, with a stipend of $5,000.00 per annum.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2017-356
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
2017-357
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL - Chapter 280-4 Agriculture
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.”
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
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Page 29
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280-4, Agriculture”
Law entitled,
reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2017
“A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280-4,
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
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;
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Page 30
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
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
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Page 31
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
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 produced 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:
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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.
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-2017-357
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 4/11 7:31 PM LL Regarding Chapter 280-4