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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
July 3, 2018
7:30 PM
POLICY: At scheduled Town Board meetings, the attending public is encouraged to briefly
address the Town Board relating to agenda resolutions prior to their enactment; the public will
also be given time at the conclusion of the regularly scheduled business agenda to address the
Board on any given topic.
ONLINE ACCESS: The Agenda is generally available the Friday before the meeting. The
video of the meeting is usually available 1-2 hours after the meeting. Minutes with adopted
resolutions are available 1-2 days after the meeting. A full copy of the minutes, agenda and
meeting video can be viewed in one of two ways:
(1) The town of Southold website: www.southoldtownny.gov Click on “Town Board On-
Line”; Click Box “Yes” to be redirected to IQM2 and you will then be redirected to the Town
Clerk online site.
(2) www.townclerk.com Enter zip code 11971 in box on lower right hand side and “enter”.
On the left hand side of screen a dark blue box will pop up, you will see "Town of Southold,
Long Island, NY", click on this and another box will pop up that will tell you that you are being
directed to another site click on “Yes” to go into the Town Clerk site.
Go to the date of the meeting and click on "Minutes Packet" this is the full copy of the
resolutions. (Scroll to bottom of page for KEY to symbols). You can view the live video of the
meeting by clicking on the camera symbol. All of this information is available 24/7.
If you would like help navigating the site, please feel free to call my office 631-765-1800.
CALL TO ORDER
7:30 PM Meeting called to order on July 3, 2018 at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold,
NY.
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 2
I. REPORTS
1. Land Tracking Report
1st Quarter 2018
2. Trustees Monthly Report
May 2018
II. PUBLIC NOTICES
III. COMMUNICATIONS
IV. DISCUSSION
1. 9:00 Am - Jack Biggane
Family Skin Care Foundation Sunscreen Dispensers
2. 9:15 Am - Craig Jobes
Update on Environmental Analyst Initiatives
3. 9:30 Am - James Garretson and Ted Webb with Historic Preservation Commission
Members
Preservation of the Plum Island Lighthouse
4. 9:45 Am - Amy Folk
Update from Town Historian
5. 10:00 Am - William Achnitz of CDCLI with Denis Noncarrow and Michael Collins
Clean Energy Communities Update
6. Councilman Dinizio
Town Board Liaison Report on the Police Advisory Committee and Conservation Advisory
Council
7. Recreational Overlay Zoning
8. Amendments to Chapter 280 Regarding Helicopters
9. Amendments to Chapter 161 with Regard to Street Trees
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION Proposed Acquisition(S), Sale or Lease of Real Property Where
Publicity Would Substantially Affect the Value Thereof
11:00 am - Melissa Spiro
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Labor - Matters Involving the Employment of a Particular
Person(S)
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 3
11:30 am - Karen McLaughlin, Human Resource Center
11:45 am - Councilman Ruland re: Agricultural Advisory Committee Member
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Potential Litigation
12:00 pm - Michael Collins and Jamie Richter
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Litigation
Grimes v. Town of Southold
V. RESOLUTIONS
2018-617
CATEGORY: Audit
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Approve Audit
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated July
3, 2018.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-617
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-618
CATEGORY: Set Meeting
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Next Town Board Meeting
RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held,
Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York at 4:30
P. M..
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-618
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 4
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
2018-619
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Agreement W/SC Youth Bureau
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute the Agreement between the County of Suffolk Youth
Bureau and the Town of Southold, in the amount of $17,464.00 for the term January 1, 2018
through December 31, 2018, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-619
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-620
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild Show
Financial Impact:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 5
Cost Analysis $217.04 per event
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Old
Town Arts & Crafts Guild to hold its annual Arts & Crafts Show on the Village Green in
Cutchogue on Saturday August 4, 2018 (r/d August 5) from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday
October 20, 2018 (r/d October 21), provided applicant has met all of the requirements as listed in
the Town Policy on Special Events and Use of Recreation Areas and Town Roads. Failure to
comply with policy procedures will result in forfeiture of clean up deposit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-620
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-621
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Waive Parking Reg for Southold Yacht Club
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Southold Yacht Club to park overflow vehicles in the town parking lot at Goose Creek Beach, on
July 13-14, 2018 (raindate July 15, 2018) for their Annual Around Shelter Island Regatta; July
18-20, 2018 (raindates July 23-24, 2018) for their Annual Carol Smith Regatta and August 9-10,
2018 (raindate August 11, 2018) for the Peconic Gardiners Junior Sailing Association
Championship Regatta provided the applicant meets all of the requirements as listed in the Town
Policy on Special Events and Use of Recreation Areas and Town Roads. Parking permit
requirements shall be waived for participants who do not have Southold Town Beach Parking
Permits, placards provided by the Yacht Club should be placed on the vehicle?s dashboard for
those participants who do not have parking permits. Failure to comply with policy procedures
will result in forfeiture of clean up deposit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-621
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 6
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
2018-622
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Annual Boy Scout Car Show
Financial Impact:
Cost Analysis: $217.04
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Boy
th
Scout Troop 6 to hold its 27 Annual Antique Car Show on Saturday, September 1, 2018
(raindate Sunday September 2, 2018) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Peconic Lane Community
Center, Peconic Lane, Peconic, provided they file with the Town Clerk a Two Million Dollar
Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured and comply with
all the provisions of the Town’s Special Permit Policy. All fees associated with this approval
shall be waived, with the exception of the clean-up deposit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-622
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-623
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 7
Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby terminates the appointment of
Gerard Goehringer from the position of Zoning Board of Appeals Member effective June 6,
2018.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-623
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-624
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
American Legion Car Show
Financial Impact:
Cost Analysis: $ 217.04
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
American Legion Griswold-Terry-Glover Post 803 to hold an Antique Car Show on August 26,
2018 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the American Legion, Main Road, Southold. They are also
requesting Partial closure of Tuckers Lane, provided they file with the Town Clerk a Two
Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured
and comply with all the provisions of the Town’s Special Permit Policy. All fees associated with
this approval shall be waived, with the exception of the clean-up deposit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-624
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
Scott A. Russell
Town Clerk's Appt
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 8
Supt Hgwys Appt
No Action
Lost
2018-625
CATEGORY: Bond
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Rescind 2018-594
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution #2018-
594 adopted at the June 19, 2018 regular Town Board meeting in its entirety.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-625
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-626
CATEGORY: Bond Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
PH 7/17 4:30 Pm - SWMD Bond
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold (herein called the
“Town”), in the County of Suffolk, New York, on behalf of the Southold Solid Waste
Management District, in the Town (herein called the “District”), has determined that it is in the
best interests of the District to increase and improve the facilities of the District, by the
acquisition of two front end wheel loaders at the aggregate estimated maximum cost of not to
exceed $500,000, pursuant to Section 202-b of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, it is expected that approximately $25,000 may be received as a
trade-in credit for a separate item of equipment, which may be used to pay a part of the cost of
the new equipment,; and
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 9
WHEREAS, the Town Board, as lead agency, has given due consideration to the
impact that the project may have upon the environment and, on the basis of such consideration,
the Town Board, acting as Lead Agency, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality
Review Act (hereinafter sometimes called “SEQRA”) has found and determined that the project
is a Type II Action and no further environmental review is required;
Now, therefore, be it
ORDERED, that a meeting of the Town Board of the Town be held at the Town
Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold, New York, on the July 17, 2018 at 4:30 o’clock P.M.
(Prevailing Time) to consider said increase and improvement of facilities of the District and to
hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same and for such other action on
the part of the Town Board with relation thereto as may be required by law; and be it,
FURTHER ORDERED, that the Town Clerk publish at least once in the “The
Suffolk Times,” hereby designated as the official newspaper of the Town for such publication,
and post on the sign board of the Town maintained pursuant to subdivision 6 of Section 30 of the
Town Law, a Notice of such public hearing in substantially the form appearing in Exhibit A,
certified by said Town Clerk, the first publication thereof and said posting to be not less than ten
(10) nor more than twenty (20) days before the date of such public hearing.
DATED: July 3, 2018
Exhibit A
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town Board of the Town of Southold,
in the County of Suffolk, State of New York, will meet at the Town Hall, 53095 Main Road,
Southold, New York, on July 17, 2018, at 4:30 o’clock P.M. (Prevailing Time), for the purpose
of conducting a public hearing in relation to the increase and improvement of facilities of the
Southold Solid Waste Management District, consisting of the acquisition of two front end wheel
loaders at the aggregate estimated maximum cost of not to exceed $500,000.
The plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds in the maximum amount of
$500,000; however, it is expected that approximately $25,000 shall be received as a trade-in
credit for a separate item of equipment, which may be used to pay a part of the cost of the new
equipment.
At said public hearing, the Town Board will hear all persons interested in said
subject matter thereof.
Dated: July 3, 2018
Southold, New York
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE
TOWN OF SOUTHOLD, COUNTY OF SUFFOLK,
STATE OF NEW YORK
Elizabeth A. Neville, Town Clerk
Town of Southold
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-626
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Jill Doherty
Withdrawn
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 10
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
2018-627
CATEGORY: Public Service
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Appoint a Temporary Marriage Officer
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Lynda M Rudder,
as a Temporary Marriage Officer for the Town of Southold, on Monday, July 16, 2018 only, to
serve at no compensation.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-627
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-628
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2018 Budget Modification- Capital
Financial Impact:
Establish budget for HRC DASNY grant project- Building Improvements
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies Capital Fund
budget as follows:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 11
Increase:
H.3089.75 State Aid, DASNY Grant $78,615
Total $78,615
Increase:
H.1620.2.500.975 Building Improvements $78,615
Total $78,615
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-628
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-629
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Refund of Pakring Permit
RESOLVED that the town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund of $20.00
to Chalres Ley, PO Box 1656, Mattituck, NY 11952 for the purchase of a duplicate parking
permit
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-629
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 12
2018-630
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Trailer Permit Refund
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund of
$150.00 to Cutting Edge Landscaping, Edward Danowski, PO Box 1118, Mattituck, NY 11952
for over payment of a trailer permit.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-630
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-631
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
2018 Budget Modification- Capital
Financial Impact:
Establish budget for 2018 Road Improvements
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies Capital Fund
budget as follows:
Increase:
H.5031.91 Interfund Transfer, Road Resurfacing $750,000
Total $750,000
Increase:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 13
H.5112.2.400.200 Permanent Improvements, Capital Outlay
FY 2018 Road Improvements $750,000
Total $750,000
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-631
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-632
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Various Clean Up Deposits
WHEREAS the following groups have supplied the Town of Southold with a refundable Clean-
up Deposit fee, for their events and
WHEREAS the Southold Town Police Chief, Martin Flatley, has informed the Town Clerk's
office that this fee may be refunded, now therefor be it
RESOLVED that Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund be issued in
the amount of the deposit made to the following
Name Date Received Amount of Deposit
Rotary Club of Southold, Inc 2/13/18 $250.00
Service Account
Po Box 420
Southold, NY 11971
Mattituck Lions Club 2/21/18 $250.00
PO Box 595
Mattituck, NY 11952
Mattituck-Laurel Historical Society 4/26/18 $250.00
PO Box 766
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 14
Mattituck, NY 11952
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-632
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-633
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Amend Resolution 2018-586
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution 2018-
586 adopted on June 19, 2018 to read as follows:
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2018-122 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 11, 2018 that
appoints Alyssa Hadley to the position of summer seasonal Cashier (FIFD) effective June 21,
2018 at a rate of $12.50 per hour. On September 15, 2018 Ms. Hadley will terminate her
summer seasonal position.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-633
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 15
2018-634
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Rate Increase
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2018-120 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 25, 2018 that
reads as follows:
Whereas the Board of Commissioners with RESOLUTION 2018 – 091 ratified and approved the 2018-
2021 Stipulation of Agreement with the CSEA; and
Whereas the pay rate for Frank R. Smith was not included in resolution 2018-091;
Therefore it is RESOLVED, with effect January 1, 2018, to increase by 2% Mr. Smith’s hourly wage rate
from $13.41 to $13.68.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-634
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-635
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Rate Increase
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2018-121 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 25, 2018 that
reads as follows:
WHEREAS the District ratified the August 17, 2017 Stipulation of Agreement with CSEA, Inc. Local 1000,
AFSCME, AFL-CIO regarding Advancement Ladders and;
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 16
WHEREAS said Advancement Ladders define qualifications and minimum wages for certain positions
and;
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2018 Jonathan Hiller, a Ferry Captain (FIFD), met the qualifications to be
advanced to Captain as listed in the Ferry District’s advancement ladder, and
WHEREAS his manager has recommended such action, it is therefore
RESOLVED to promote Mr. Hiller to full time Captain (FIFD) with effect February 1, 2018. Simultaneously,
Mr. Hiller is released from his part time Deckhand (FIFD) position.
It is further RESOLVED to retroactively increase, beginning February 1, 2018, the hourly wage rate of
Jonathan Hiller from $19.87 and $24.89 to $28.00 and to retroactively pay the difference between his
contractual wage rates at January 1, 2018 and the Captain wage rate of $28, the total payment equal to
$4,147.51.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-635
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-636
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Center
Permission to Advertise for PT Home Health Aide for 2 Weeks
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Town Clerk to advertise for the position of part-time Home Health Aide for the Social Model
Senior Adult Day Care program at the Southold Town Human Resource Center.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-636
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
Defeated James Dinizio Jr
Tabled
William P. Ruland
Withdrawn
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 17
Supervisor's Appt
Jill Doherty
Tax Receiver's Appt
Robert Ghosio
Rescinded
Louisa P. Evans
Town Clerk's Appt
Supt Hgwys Appt
Scott A. Russell
No Action
Lost
2018-637
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Refunds for Parking Permits
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes refunds in the
amount of $20.00 each to the following two (2) individuals as they paid for resident beach
parking permits online but are non-residents:
th
Rosa Naranjo 44-33 106 Street, Apt #1, Corona, NY 11368
st
Bing L Xu 1927 81 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-637
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-638
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Additional Hire Seasonal Employees - Recreation Department
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 18
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds the portion
of resolution 2018-519 that was approved at the June 5, 2018 meeting appointing the
following summer seasonal employees for the 2018 summer season, June 23 - September
3:
STILLWATER LIFEGUARDS HOURLY SALARY
1. Timothy Fabio (3rd year)………………………………. $13.61
2. Alison Griffin (1st year)………………………………… $13.02
3. Courtney Penny (4th year)………………………………. $13.90
4. Mia Vasile-Cozzo (2nd year)............................................ $13.31
5. Lucas Webb (3rd year)…………………….…………… $13.61
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints the following 2018
seasonal summer staff for the period July 5 - September 3 pending successful background search
and certification completion as follows:
1. Keith Donovan (1st year)………………………………… $13.02
2. Francesca Vasile-Cozzo (1st year)………………………. $13.02
3. Olivia Schutte (1st year)………………………………… $13.02
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-638
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-639
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Recreation
Advertise for Program Instructors
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and
directs the Town Clerk’s Office to advertise for Program Instructors and specifically
instructors to provide programming for people with special needs for the Recreation
Department.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 19
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-639
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-640
CATEGORY: Employment - FIFD
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Freight Agent
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves
Resolution Number 2018-123 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted June 28, 2018 that
appoints Kevin Carroll to the position of Full Time Freight Agent effective July 5, 2018 at a rate
of $18.00 per hour.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-640
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-641
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 20
Appoint PT Home Health Aide - Jennifer Simek
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Jennifer Simek to
the position of a Part-Time Home Health Aide for the Human Resource Center, effective July
9, 2018 at a rate of $15.00 per hour, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, pending background
search completion.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-641
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-642
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Appoint Ubaldino Perez PT Maintenance Mechanic I
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Ubaldino Perez to
the position of Part Time Maintenance Mechanic I for the Human Resource Center effective
July 9, 2018, at a rate of $18.54 per hour, not to exceed 17.5 hours per week, upon successful
Civil Service and background completion.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-642
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 21
2018-643
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Refund Parking Permit - Giuliano
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund of $20.00
to Kelly Giuliano, 23 Amber Trail, Madison, CT 06443 for a duplicate parking permit purchased
in error.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-643
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-644
CATEGORY: Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD 6/25/18 Meeting Resolution Ratifications
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolutions of the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners dated June 25, 2018, as
follows:
FIFD resolution # Regarding
2018-116 Health Re-imbursement Agreement
2018-117 USPS Mail Contract
2018-118 Docko, Inc/Dredging
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-644
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
William P. Ruland
Tabled
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 22
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
2018-645
CATEGORY: Special Events
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Mattituck Greek Festival July 21St and July 22Nd
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the
Transfiguration of Christ Greek Orthodox Church to hold its Annual Greek Festival on July 21st
3 pm to 11 pm and July 22, 2018 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 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-2018-645
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-646
CATEGORY: Ratify Fishers Island Reso.
DEPARTMENT: Fishers Island Ferry District
FIFD 6/28/18 Meeting Resolution Ratifications
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 23
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the
resolutions of the Fishers Island Ferry District Board of Commissioners dated June 28, 2018, as
follows:
FIFD resolution # Regarding
2018-124 Vision Insurance
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-646
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-647
CATEGORY: Close/Use Town Roads
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Waive Parking Reg for Old Cove Yacht Club
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Old
Cove Yacht Club to park overflow vehicles on Old Harbor Road, New Suffolk on July 6, 2018
for the Old Cove Invitational Regatta provided the applicant meets all of the requirements as
listed in the Town Policy on Special Events and Use of Recreation Areas and Town Roads.
Parking permit and trailer permit requirements shall be waived for participants who do not have
Southold Town Beach Parking Permits and/or Trailer Permits, placards provided by the Yacht
Club should be placed on the vehicle?s dashboard for those participants who do not have parking
permits and/or trailer permits.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-647
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 24
No Action
Lost
2018-648
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Solid Waste Management District
SWMD Budget Mods
Financial Impact:
Provide funding for welding supplies for repairs to grinder floor; forklift brake parts, traffic paint, scale
house air conditioner; repairs to scale house phone line.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2018 Solid
Waste Management District budget as follows:
From:
SR 8160.4.100.608 Composting Urea $1,000
SR 8160.4.400.200 Building Maintenance 800
Total $1,800
To:
SR 8160.4.100.400 Welding Supplies $ 700
SR 8160.4.100.600 Misc Equip Maint/Supplies 500
SR 8160.4.100.800 Maint-Facilities/Grounds 600
Total $1,800
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-648
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-649
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 25
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Police Dept
Police Department-Budget Modification
Financial Impact:
Reallocation of funds for Grathwohl retirement from reserve to sick earnings line for pay out.
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2018 General
Whole Town Fund budget as follows:
From:
A.1990.4.100.200 Police / Retirement Reserve $125,181
Total $125,181
To:
A.3120.1.100.400 Police/PS/Sick Earnings $125,181
Total $125,181
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-649
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-650
CATEGORY: Budget Modification
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DPW Budget Mod
Financial Impact:
Transfer money into Vechicle Maintenance & Repair account to cover future expenses
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2018 General
Fund Public Works budget as follows:
From:
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 26
A.1620.4.100.550 Equipment Parts & Supplies $1,500.
Total $1,500.
To:
A.1620.4.100.650 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair $1,500
Total $1,500
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-650
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-651
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Lead Service Line Replacement Program Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Southold
Town Supervisor to execute Master Grant Contract DOH01-C33205GG-3450000 with New
York State’s Department of Health for the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, subject to
the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-651
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 27
2018-652
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
FIUC Lead Service Line Replace Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute a services agreement with the Fishers Island Utility Company for assistance in the
implementation of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program, subject to approval by the Town
Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-652
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-653
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Greenport Village Lead Service Line Agreement
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes the Town Supervisor to
execute an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of Greenport regarding the Village’s
participation in the Lead Service Line Replacement Service Program, subject to approval by the
Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-653
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted as Amended
James Dinizio Jr
Defeated
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 28
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
2018-654
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FIBP - William Wall
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and
William Wall of Mystic, Connecticut, to perform services as a Fishers Island Bay Patrol,
effective May 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, at a compensation rate of $2,576.56, plus
approved expenses, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney; and be it further
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-654
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-655
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FIBP - Peter Wall
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 29
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute an Agreement between the Town of Southold and Peter
Wall of Noank, Connecticut, to perform services as a Fishers Island Bay Patrol, effective May 1,
2018 through December 31, 2018, at a compensation rate of $2,576.56, plus approved expenses,
subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-655
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-656
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
FIBP - L White
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to execute an agreement between the Town of Southold and Lincoln
White of Darien, Connecticut, to perform services as a Fishers Island Bay Patrol, effective May
1, 2018 through December 31, 2018, at a compensation rate of $1,296.88, plus approved
expenses, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-656
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 30
2018-657
CATEGORY: Refund
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Parking Permit Refund
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund of
$300.00 to Jude Santora, 36 Niewood Drive, Ridge, NY 11961, for a Non-resident permit that
was purchased but can not be used for Town ramps.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-657
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-658
CATEGORY: Advertise
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Advertise for Resumes for Agricultural Advisory Committee
RESOLVED the Town Board of the Town of Southold herey authorizes and directs the Town
Clerk to advertise for resumes for the Agricultural Advisory Committee.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-658
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
Page 31
No Action
Lost
2018-659
CATEGORY: Employment - Town
DEPARTMENT: Accounting
Hire Pump Out Boat Operator
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Kevin Izzo to the
seasonal position of Pumpout Boat Operator for the Trustees, effective July 6, 2018 through
September 30, 2018, at a rate of $20.00 per hour, pending background search completion.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-659
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-660
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 7/31 7:31 Pm - LL Chapter 280 Helicopters
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
rd
County, New York, on the 3 day of July, 2018, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 280, ‘Zoning’ with regard to Helicopters” 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
st
31 day of July, 2018 at 7:31 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
Southold Town Meeting Agenda - July 3, 2018
Page 32
The proposed Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280,
‘Zoning’ with regard to Helicopters” reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2018
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 280, ‘Zoning’
with regard to Helicopters”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose.
To modify and clarify certain provision of the Town Code as it pertains to helicopters in
order to better protect the quality of life enjoyed by Southold Town residents.
II. Chapter 280 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
§ 280-13 Use regulations.
\[Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989\]
In A-C, R-80, R-120, R-200 and R-400 Districts, no building or premises shall be used and no
building or part of a building shall be erected or altered which is arranged, intended or designed
to be used, in whole or in part, for any uses except the following:
A. Permitted uses. \[Amended 5-23-1989 by L.L. No. 8-1989; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 25-
1994; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 5-13-1997 by L.L. No. 8-1997; 7-17-2007 by
L.L. No. 15-2007; 6-15-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010\]
B. Uses permitted by special exception by the Board of Appeals. The following uses are
permitted as special exception by the Board of Appeals, as hereinafter provided, and, except
for the uses set forth in Subsections B(1), (13) and (14) hereof, are subject to site plan
approval by the Planning Board: \[Amended 3-14-1989 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 5-20-1993 by
L.L. No. 6-1993; 12-21-1993 by L.L. No. 3-1989; 11-29-1994 by L.L. No. 26-1994; 12-
27-1994 by L.L. No. 30-1994; 2-7-1995 by L.L. No. 3-1995; 11-12-1996 by L.L. No. 20-
1996; 11-12-1997 by L.L. No. 26-1997; 12-8-1998 by L.L. No. 26-1998; 10-25-2005 by
L.L. No. 18-2005; 6-15-2010 by L.L. No. 2-2010\]
C. Accessory uses, limited to the following uses and subject to the conditions listed in § 280-
15 herein:
(12) Use of aircraft in agricultural operations, provided that:
(a) the use has been granted a special exception from the Zoning Board of
Appeals.
(b) in addition to the criteria for a special exception set forth in §§
280-142 7 143, the ZBA shall considering the following criteria:
(1) the anticipated frequency of flights
(2) the location of the proposed landing and take-off zone
(3) the location of residences
(4) the type of aircraft being used
(c) Notwithstanding the forgoing, the use of aircraft shall be limited to
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spraying crops, surveying, fields and transporting employees and
shall not be used for transporting non-employees to and from the
subject premises.
Article XXII. Supplementary Regulations
§ 280-111. Prohibited uses in all districts.
\[Amended 11-24-1992 by L.L. No. 26-1992; 8-8-2006 by L.L. No. 7-2015; 8-25-2015 by L.L.
No. 7-2015\]
C. Uses involving primary production of the following products from raw materials:
charcoal and fuel briquettes; chemicals; aniline dyes; carbide; caustic soda; cellulose;
chlorine; carbon black and bone black; creosote; hydrogen and oxygen; industrial
alcohol; nitrates of an explosive nature; potash; plastic materials and synthetic resins;
pyroxylin; rayon yarn; hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric and sulfuric acids; coal,
coke and tar products, including gas manufacturing; explosives; gelatin, glue and size
(animal); linoleum and oil cloth; matches; paint, varnishes and turpentine; rubber (natural
or synthetic); soaps, including fat rendering; starch.
D The following processes:
(1) Nitrating of cotton or of other materials.
(2) Milling or processing of flour.
(3) Magnesium foundry.
(4) Reduction, refining, smelting and alloying metal or metal ores.
(5) Refining secondary aluminum.
(6) Refining petroleum products, such as gasolines, kerosene, naphtha and lubricating
oil.
(7) Distillation of wood or bones.
(8) Reduction and processing of wood pulp and fiber, including paper mill
operations.
E. Operations involving stockyards, slaughterhouses and slag piles.
F. Storage of explosives.
G. Quarries.
H. Storage of petroleum products. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter,
storage facilities with a total combined capacity of more than 20,000 gallons, including
all tanks, pipelines, buildings, structures and accessory equipment designed, used or
intended to be used for the storage of gasoline, fuel oil, kerosene, asphalt or other
petroleum products, shall not be located within 1,000 feet of tidal waters or tidal
wetlands.
I. Encumbrances to public roads.
(1) No person shall intentionally discharge or cause to be discharged any water of any
kind onto a public highway, roadway, right-of-way or sidewalk causing a public
nuisance or hazardous condition, or resulting in flooding or pooling in or around
the public area, including neighboring properties.
(2) No person shall place or cause to be placed obstructions of any kind, except the
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Page 34
lawful parking of registered vehicles, upon a public highway, roadway,
right-of-way or sidewalk that unreasonably interferes with the public's use of the
public highway, roadway, right-of-way or sidewalk.
J. Transient rental properties.
K. Aircraft prohibited.
1. Helicopters prohibited. No person, firm or corporation shall land or cause
to be landed, take off or cause to take off or taxi any helicopter on or from
the waters, beaches or on any land within the Town of Southold.
2. Seaplanes prohibited. No person, firm or corporation shall land or cause
to be landed, take off or cause to take off or taxi any seaplane on or from
the waterways under the jurisdiction of the Town of Southold Board of
Trustees.
3. This ordinance shall not apply to Town owned airfields, medical or police
emergency landings and takeoffs or aircraft involved in medical or
military emergencies.
4. This ordinance shall not apply to the use of aircraft as an accessory use to
agricultural production as set forth in section 280-13(c)(12).
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-2018-660
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
No Action
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Lost
2018-661
CATEGORY: Local Law Public Hearing
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PH 8/14 4:31 Pm - Chapter 161 Street Trees
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
rd
County, New York, on the 3 day of July, 2018, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 161, Street Trees” 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 August, 2018 at 4:31 p.m. at which time all interested persons will be given an
opportunity to be heard.
The proposed Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 161,
Street Trees” reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2018
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 161, Street
Trees”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I. Purpose.
To allow for more flexibility in the authorizing of trees to be planted and to
clarify the role of the town engineer in the process.
II. Chapter 161 of the Code of the Town of Southold are hereby amended as follows:
§ 161-44 Street trees.
Prior to planting, the Planning Board shall be notified as to a time and place where the trees may
be inspected. Any trees that are deemed to be unacceptable, which have been planted without
proper notification, will be subject to rejection and removal. On large subdivisions with multiple
streets, serious consideration shall be given to planting more than one species of tree.
A. All trees shall be of freshly dug nursery stock and shall have grown for a period of at least
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two years, under the same climatic conditions as the location of the development. They shall
be of symmetrical growth, sound, healthy, free from insect pests, disease and suitable for
street trees. The average trunk diameter at a height of four inches above the finished ground
level shall be a minimum of 2 1/2 inches to three inches, depending on good practice, with
reference to the particular species to be planted.
B. Trees shall be planted at intervals of 30 feet to 40 feet depending on the species, and the
trees shall be located five feet outside the right-of-way on private property. The street trees
shall be planted on both sides of the street and the spacing and locations of all trees shall be
approved by the Superintendent of Highways and the Planning Board. In order to provide
visibility for traffic safety, no trees shall be planted within a minimum length of 20 feet
from the ends of the right-of-way curve radius at intersections. \[Amended 12-12-1995\]
C. Planting. The size of tree pits shall be as follows: Depths of all pits shall not be less than
three feet. In no case shall the distance from the ball to the side of the pit be less than six
inches. All pits shall have vertical sides unless otherwise directed. The soil shall be made
loose and friable for a depth of one foot below the bottom of all pits.
D. Where, in the opinion of the Town Engineer, the subgrade material is unsuitable, the size of
the pits shall be dug wider and deeper than normally required. The bottom and sides shall be
backfilled with topsoil and thoroughly worked into place.
E. Backfill for tree pits shall consist of topsoil and manure mixed in the proportions of 75%
topsoil and 25% manure. Trees shall be handled so that the ball will not be loosened. After
the backfill has been firmed under the ball and around it in six-inch to eight-inch lifts, it
shall be thoroughly settled with water.
F. Staking of trees shall be done immediately after planting and maintained until final
acceptance. Trees shall stand plumb after staking and shall be supported by two stakes,
eight feet or more in length, driven into the ground for three feet and fastened securely with
double strand No. 12 steel wire through reinforced black rubber hose at the trees.
G. Trees shall be wrapped with new six-inch plain burlap bandage when directed by the Town
Engineer. The bandage, when used, shall cover the entire surface of the trunk to the height
of the first branches.
H. Pruning of any badly bruised or broken branches shall be done as directed and the cuts
painted with an approved tree paint depending on the size of the cuts. All trees shall be
sprayed with an approved antidessiccant, using a power spray to apply an adequate film
over trunks, branches and/or over the foliage when directed by the Town Engineer.
I. At the time of planting, the soil around the trees shall be thoroughly saturated with water
and as many times thereafter as seasonable conditions require during the period to final
acceptance.
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J. Trees shall be planted from March 1 to May 1 and from October 15 to December 1, or at
such other times as the Town Engineer may direct.
K. Only the following species and varieties for street trees contained in a list adopted by
the Town Board by resolution based upon recommendation of the Tree Committee
shall be are acceptable for planting.:
Scientific Name Common Name Spacing (feet)
Acer platanoides Norway maple 40
Acer saccharum Sugar maple 40
Fraxinus americana White ash 30
Fraxinus pennsylvanica lanceolatus Green ash 40
Gleditsia triacanthos Honey locust 30
Gleditsia triacanthos inermis Moraine honey locust 30
Quercus borealis Red oak 40
Quercus palustris Pin oak 40
Tilia cordata Little-leaf linden 30
Tilia tomentosa Silver linden 30
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-2018-661
Adopted
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 - July 3, 2018
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2018-662
CATEGORY: Contracts, Lease & Agreements
DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
Agreement Cancellation - Dunn
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs
Supervisor Scott A. Russell to cancel the Agreement between the Town of Southold and
Dunn Engineering for the “Love Lane Traffic Study” due to failure of Dunn Engineering
to comply with the terms of the Agreement, , subject to the approval of the Town Attorney.
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2018-662
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-663
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL - Chapter 71 - Agricultural Advisory
WHEREAS there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
nd
County, New York, on the 22 day of May, 2018, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to Chapter 71 -“Agricultural Advisory Committee”, and
WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to the Adoption of Chapter 71, “Agricultural
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Advisory Committee” reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2018
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to the Adoption of Chapter 71,
“Agricultural Advisory Committee”
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
I Chapter 71 of the Code of the Town of Southold is hereby amended as follows:
Chapter 71. AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
§ 71-1. Purpose
The purpose of this Agricultural Advisory Committee is to:
A. Recognize the importance of agriculture and its industry as both a vital
economic driver to the local economy and a mode of land use which provides
the Town of Southold with both its rural and rustic character.
B. Assure the continued viability of farming as an industry which is important
to the local economy.
C. Provide for the most beneficial relationship between the use of lands,
buildings, and agricultural practices and to further encourage the wise use
and management of the natural resources within the Town.
D. Provide the Town Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, and
other relevant Town boards and committees with a conduit for
recommendations from the Town’s agricultural industries on the short and
long term impacts of a variety matters and questions considered by these
groups.
§ 71-2 Definitions
As used in this Chapter, the terms used herein are defined as follows:
AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICTS - The Agricultural Conservation (A-C) zoning
district and any residential zoning districts within the Town of Southold in which
agriculture is an allowed use.
COMMITTEE - The Southold Town Agricultural Advisory Committee.
§71-3. Composition; membership, terms of office; removal.
A. The Committee shall be composed of nine members appointed by the Town
Board, who are residents and active owners/operators of bona fide
agricultural or aquaculture/mariculture farm operations within the Town of
Southold.
B. The Town Board shall appoint one of the Committee members as Chair of
the Committee.
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C. The members appointed to the Committee shall serve for a three-year term.
Upon initial formation, three members shall serve for a one-year term, three
members for a two-year term and all others for a three-year term. Each year
thereafter, reappointments or new appointments will be for three-year terms.
D. Appointments shall be from April 1, through March 31.
E. Committee members shall serve without compensation.
F. Any member who fails to attend at least half of the meetings of the
Committee in a given calendar year shall be subject to removal from the
Committee by a majority vote of the Committee.
§71-4. Powers and Duties:
The Agricultural Advisory Committee shall:
A. The Town Board shall refer the proposed acquisition of development rights
to the Committee for review.
B. Review and Report Committee’s recommendations to the Town Board and
the Planning Board as to changes in policy and rules, including but not
limited to proposing revisions to the Town Code of the Town of Southold,
which revisions will enhance, but not detract from, the economic viability of
the agricultural industries in the Town of Southold.
C. Review agriculture-related site plan applications and subdivisions.
(1) Any site plan that is related to agricultural activities shall be referred
to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for review.
(2) Any proposed subdivision of land located in an agricultural zoning
district or land currently used for agriculture shall be referred to the
Agricultural Advisory Committee for review.
(3) The Committee shall present advice relating to the desirability of such
proposed use or subdivision, including advice as to the nature of
farming and farm resources within any proposed or established area.
The Agricultural Advisory Committee shall have 45 days to respond
with a recommendation(s) for the proposed action. The
recommendation(s) shall be advisory only.
D. Review proposed zoning changes in agricultural zoning districts.
(1) Whenever a proposed zoning, policy change or development
(residential, business or industrial) affecting Town agricultural zoning
districts is presented to the Town Board within or contiguous to a
county agricultural district or Town agricultural zones, it shall be
referred to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for review. The
Agricultural Advisory Committee shall have 45 days to respond with
a recommendation(s) for the action(s).
(2) The Committee shall present advice relating to the desirability of such
action, including advice as to the nature of farming and farm
resources within any proposed or established area. This
recommendation(s) shall include a determination as to whether the
proposed action(s) will have an unreasonable adverse effect on the
continuing viability of a farm enterprise or enterprises within the
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county or Town agricultural districts. This recommendation(s) shall
be advisory only.
E. Review local, county, state, and federal legislation affecting the agricultural
industry and report their effect to the Town Board.
F. Serve as a vehicle for communication between the agricultural community
and the Town Board.
G. Perform such other duties and functions as may, from time to time, be
directed by the Town Board.
H. Meet as determined necessary by a majority of the Committee members, but
no less than once a month.
I. Submit to the Town Board an annual summary of the activities of the
Agricultural Advisory Committee.
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-2018-663
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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
2018-664
CATEGORY: Enact Local Law
DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
Enact LL - Chapter 205
WHEREAS there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk
nd
County, New York, on the 22 day of May, 2018, a Local Law entitled “A Local Law in
relation to Amendments to Chapter 205, Public Entertainment and Special Events” and
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WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the aforesaid
Local Law at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, now
therefor be it
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local
Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 205, Public
Entertainment and Special Events” reads as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 2018
A Local Law entitled, “A Local Law in relation to Amendments to Chapter 205, Public
Entertainment and Special Events”.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows:
Chapter 205. Public Entertainment and Special Events
Article I. General Provisions
§ 205-1. Purpose.
It is the intent of this chapter to establish procedures and requirements for conducting special
events in the Town of Southold to preserve the public peace, good order and the integrity of the
use regulations established under the Zoning Code, to properly provide for the health, safety and
welfare of the general public and to provide penalties for violations of the provisions herein.
§ 205-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PARKING CAPACITY - For the purposes of this chapter, parking capacity shall be the
number of cars, limousines or buses permitted on the site according to a site plan approved by
the Town of Southold Planning Board.
SPECIAL EVENT - Any temporary gathering, demonstration, performance, exhibition,
amusement or activity that is not currently a permitted use of the property in the applicable
zoning district or which requires a parking area to accommodate all vehicles transporting
attendees to the event that is larger than the existing parking capacity of the site that is conducted
or sponsored by a person, organization, entity or association, including, but not limited to,
carnivals, circuses, fairs, bazaars, outdoor shows and concerts, parades, walks, runs, marathons,
bicycle races or motorcycle rallies, which may involve one or more of the following:
A. The closing of a public street.
B. The use, blocking or restriction of Town property, roads or rights-of-way;
C. The use of amplified sound exceeding the standards set forth in Chapter 180 of
the Town Code.
D. The sale of merchandise that is not ordinarily sold in the normal course of the
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applicant's business.
E. The sale or service of food to the public with the exception of the following:
(1) On land used in agricultural production, the sale or service of food
products composed primarily of ingredients produced on site; or
(2) On land used in agricultural production that maintains a winery or farm
winery license issued by the New York State Liquor Authority, the sale or
service of food items which customarily complement wine tastings and
that are ordinarily consumed while standing or walking and without the
need for utensils.
F. The substantial increase or disruption of the normal flow of traffic on any street or
highway.
G. The placement of portable toilets.
H. The placement of temporary no-parking or directional signs or banners.
I. The use of any Town services that would not be necessary in the absence of such
an event.
SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEE
The Special Even Committee, also referred to in his chapter as the “Committee” shall review
applications forwarded to it by the Town Clerk’s Office. The Committee shall make
determinations as to the completeness of the application, request further documentation as it
deems necessary as set forth in this Chapter, and make recommendations to the Town Board as
to whether the application should be granted or denied. The Committee shall consist of: the
Government Liaison Officer, who shall act as the Chairperson; the Chairperson of the Zoning
Board of Appeals or his or her designee; the Planning Director or his or her designee; the Chief
of Police, or his or her designee, and; the Chief Building Inspector, or his or her designee. The
Town Attorney shall act as counsel to the Committee. The Town Board shall appoint a secretary
to assist the Committee in the processing of applications.
§ 205-3. Permit required.
A. To preserve public peace, good order and the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Town of Southold, special events shall be prohibited in the Town of Southold
unless a special event permit is obtained in accordance with the requirements set forth in
this chapter and as follows:
(1) All special events on private property and with an expected attendance of less
than 1,000 attendees shall obtain approval of the Chairperson of the Zoning Board
of Appeals in accordance with the terms set forth in Article II of this chapter shall
require the issuance of a Special Event Permit by a resolution of the Town Board.
(2) All special events on private property with an expected attendance exceeding
1,000 attendees or special events on Town property shall obtain the approval of
the Town Board as set forth in Article III of this chapter.
B. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
(1) Any event held on property owned by any special district that is contained on site
and has adequate parking, ingress, egress, traffic control and sanitary facilities to
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host such an event;
(2) Any event held on property owned by a not-for profit for its own fundraising that
is contained on site and has adequate parking, ingress, egress, traffic control and
sanitary facilities to host such an event;
(3) Occasional events on private residential properties hosted by the owner thereof to
celebrate family events, holidays, charitable or other not-for-profit fundraisers;
however, any use of residential property for profit, such as a venue for weddings
or other events, is prohibited.
Article II. Special Events Requiring Chairperson of Zoning Board of Appeals Approval
Permit
Application Requirements and Procedure
§ 205-4. Application requirements.
The following information and materials are to be submitted with an application for a special
event permit. The Zoning Board of Appeals office may accept aA single application may be
made for a recurring event or a series of similar events (not to exceed six in a three-month
period) that are of like size and scope.
A. A completed special event application form which includes the following information:
(1) The name, address and telephone number(s) of the person(s) who will be
organizing the event and who can be contacted prior to and during the event by
Town officials.
(2) The address of the event location.
(3) The proposed dates and hours of the special event, including setup and shutdown
times.
(4) The expected maximum number of persons intended to use the property at one
time and collectively, including organizers, employees, vendors, exhibitors and
spectators/participants.
(5) Expected number of automobiles and other vehicles intended to use the property
at one time and collectively.
(6) The name, address and telephone number of the person(s) who will be engaged in
the preparation and/or sale of food, alcohol, or beer and a copy of the State Liquor
Authority license and County Department of Health Services permit number for
the activity.
(7) The name, address and cellular telephone number of any security company which
will work on the premises, and a description of the duties to be performed.
(8) The dimensions of any tents to be utilized for the event. All tents erected in
connection with an event will require an application to, and the approval of, the
Building Department.
(9) Certification that the property where the event is to take place is not subject to any
covenant or restriction limiting its use, or if the use is restricted by easement or
otherwise, a copy of a survey or diagram depicting the easement area and any
reserved area where development rights are intact.
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(10) The applicant must provide a certificate of general liability insurance naming the
Town of Southold as an additional insured with limits of $1,000,000 per
occurrence or such other limit as may be required by the Town Board for events
where expected attendance exceeds 500 attendees.
B. The appropriate An application fee.
(1) The fees for Special Event permits shall be proscribed by a resolution of the Town
Board in the following amounts for each event:
(1) For events where the expected attendance is less than 500 attendees: $150.
(2) For events where the expected attendance is 500 to 1,000 attendees: $250.
(3) Applications that are submitted less than 60 days prior to the proposed event may
be rejected or subject to a late processing fee of $250.
C. A general description of the proposed event including:
(1) The purpose of the event and description of the nature of the activities to be
carried on and the admission fee to be charged, if any.
(2) The names of groups, organizations, charities or individuals who shall benefit
from the proceeds of the event.
D. A parking/event plan showing:
(1) The size of the property and its location in relation to abutting streets or
highways.
(2) The size and location of any existing building(s) or structure(s) that will be in
operation during the course of the event and any proposed building, structure or
signs to be erected temporarily for the event.
(3) The location of the stage or tents, if any.
(4) The designated areas of use for spectators, exhibitors, vendors, employees and
organizers.
(5) The location of all exits.
(6) The location of all fire extinguishers and other fire safety equipment.
(7) The location of all temporary utilities to be installed for the event, if any.
(8) The layout of any parking area for automobiles and other vehicles and the means
of ingress and egress for such parking areas. The parking spaces must allow for
300 square feet per car.
(9) A traffic control plan for vehicles entering and leaving the site for the proposed
event.
(10) A plan for the use of live outdoor music, loudspeakers and other sounds which
will be used, if any, and the type and location of speakers and other audio
equipment
(11) A description of emergency access and facilities related to the event.
(12) Provisions to dispose of any garbage, trash, rubbish or other refuse.
(13) The location and a description of any additional lighting to be utilized in
conjunction with the event.
(14) The location of sanitary facilities on site.
E. A description of any signage to be displayed adjacent to a Town, county or state road,
including size, location and dates of display.
F. A certificate of insurance not less than $2,000,000 naming the Town of Southold as an
additional insured.
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G. A minimum cleanup deposit of $250.
F.H. The Chairperson Town Board may require the applicant to send and provide certification
that written notice was sent to every property owner abutting or adjacent to the property
where the event is to be held, as shown on the current Town of Southold assessment roll,
and directly opposite (by extension of the lot lines through a street or right-of-way) of the
property that is the subject of the application. Said notice shall include the date, time and
location of the proposed special event.
G.I. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals Town
Board, upon request by an applicant, may waive in whole or in part any of the foregoing
application requirements upon a finding that said requirements are not necessary for
proper consideration of a permit application in accordance with the standards set forth in
§ 205-5E(1) through (15) or for the protection of health, safety and welfare. The Town
Board’s determination of any waiver request shall be in writing to the applicant and shall
specify the reason for the grant or denial. If a waiver is granted, the Town Board may
attach appropriate conditions to protect the public interest.
§ 205-5. Application review procedure and standards.
A. All applications for a special event permit must be submitted at least 60 days prior to a
proposed event to the Zoning Board of Appeals Town Clerk’s Office. Any application
that is not complete may not be accepted and or processed. Upon receipt of an
application for a special event permit, the Town Clerk shall cause the application to be
forwarded to the Special Event Committee.
B. Upon receipt of an application, the Committee shall review the application and make a
determination as to completeness. When the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of
Appeals Upon making a determination that the application is complete, determines said
application is complete, the Chairperson Committee shall cause the application and
related documentation to be distributed to any Town, county or state agencies that may
have jurisdiction over the event for their review and comment on any of the criteria set
forth in § 205-5E of this article. Such referrals may include the Police Department, the
Planning Department, the Building Department, the Office of the Zoning Board of
Appeals, the Suffolk County Planning Commission, the Land Preservation Department,
the Code Enforcement Department, the Fire Inspector Marshal, the Assessors’ Office
and/or the Town Attorney.
C. Upon receipt of comments, the the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Committee shall review the complete application and make a recommendation to the
Town Board as whether to grant the application, deny the application, or grant the
application with conditions. In considering whether to recommend approval or denial of
the application, the Committee shall consider the criteria set forth in subsection “E” of
this section. determine whether to require revisions to the proposed event application.
D. If no revisions are required, or upon the submission of a revised application, the
Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals may deny or approve the application with
conditions The Committee shall make a recommendation to the Town Board within 30
days of receipt of a complete application.
E. Upon receipt of an application from the Special Events Committee, the Town Board shall
review the application and make a determination whether to; grant the application as
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applied for, deny the application, or grant the application with conditions. In making its
determination the Town Board shall consider the following:
(1) The size and capacity of the site to accommodate the proposed event.
(2) The facilities available.
(3) The availability of highways and other means of transportation to and from the
site.
(4) The impact of the event on the safe and orderly movement of traffic within and
contiguous to the event.
(5) The need for the Town to police such event, and whether the number of police
officers assigned to properly police such event will prevent the Town from
providing adequate police protection to the remainder of the Town.
(6) The impact of the event on fire and police protection and ambulance service to the
areas contiguous to the event and to the Town in general.
(7) The impact of the event on the movement of firefighting equipment or ambulance
service to the Town or to areas contiguous to the event.
(8) The impacts on adjacent property owners and the surrounding neighborhood.
(9) Whether the owner, applicant or event sponsor has violated a previously issued
special event permit.
(10) Verification that there are no outstanding violations on the property at which the
event will be held or any outstanding or unsatisfied conditions of a Town agency
approval, including, but not limited to, those of the Planning Board or the Zoning
Board of Appeals.
(11) Verification that the grant of the permit will not violate any existing covenants or
easements on the property.
(12) Whether a permit has been granted for a prior event that was the same or
substantially similar in size and scope to the event applied for and/or resulted in
the impacts defined in Subsection E(4), (5), (6), (7) and (8) above.
(13) Whether the frequency of prior or proposed special events on the site constitutes a
change or intensification of the permitted use of the property necessitating a use
variance or further site plan review.
(14) If an applicant is requesting a special event permit that was held the previous
year, the verification must be submitted from those charities listed on the previous
application.
(15) Any other matters that relate to the health, safety and welfare of the general
public.
F. A deposit shall be made in an amount to be determined prior to issuance of the permit
based upon the estimated direct costs attributable to additional police and highway costs
associated with the event. After the event, the deposit will be used to cover such costs,
and any monies remaining will be returned to the applicant.
G. Where the Town determines that there is no specific Town benefit from the event or that
the event is conducted for profit, an additional deposit shall be made in an amount to be
determined prior to issuance of the permit based upon the estimated direct costs
attributable to additional police, highway and cleanup costs associated with the event.
After the event, the deposit will be used to cover such costs, and any monies remaining
will be returned to the applicant. If the costs incurred by the Town exceeds the amount
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deposited, the applicant shall be responsible for the additional costs incurred by the Town
as a result of the Special Event.
H. A special event permit is not transferable and shall expire at the close of the event(s) for
which it is issued.
I. The special event permit issued hereunder shall be displayed on the premises during the
special event and shall be available for inspection by a police officer or other
enforcement officer of the Town upon request.
J. Applications for tent permits required for any event must be submitted directly to the
Building Department.
K. At the sole discretion of the Committee, applications that are submitted less than 60 days
prior to the proposed event may be rejected or be considered subject to the applicant
paying a late processing fee.
§ 205-6. Appeal from denial of a special event permit.
An applicant who is denied a permit by the the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals
Town Board may apply to the Town Board for reconsideration of the application by filing an
appeal with the Town Clerk within 10 days of the date of the denial. A complete copy of the
application submitted to the Office of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall accompany the request
for reconsideration. The Town Board may, following a public hearing, affirm, amend or reverse
the determination the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals its prior decision subject to
any conditions deemed appropriate under the circumstances.
Article III. Special Events Requiring Town Board Approval
§ 205-7. Events held on Town lands or events exceeding 1,000 attendees.
A. Any event held on property owned, leased or controlled by the Town or any event where
the expected attendance exceeds 1,000 people shall be subject to approval by resolution
of a majority of the Town Board following the submission of an application to the Town
Clerk 60 days prior to the proposed event. In reviewing applications for such events, the
Town Board may consider the following criteria in addition to the criteria set forth in §
205-5E above:
(1) The size of the premises in relation to the number of people attending the event.
(2) The sufficiency of arrangements made to control traffic, parking, noise, lighting
and refuse.
(3) The frequency of events proposed or approved for the premises and whether the
frequency is so great that the events constitute a persistent usage of the property
incompatible with its character or with that of the surrounding area.
(4) Conflicts with ordinary public use of the land, roads or facilities involved.
(5) Whether the applicant has been convicted for failure to comply with the terms of
this chapter within the past three years.
(6) Adherence to the Town Board policy of discouraging events at Town beaches and
parks from the Friday before the observance of Memorial Day until Labor Day.
(7) If two or more events with an expected attendance of more than 1,000 people are
scheduled for the same date and are within a half-mile radius of each other, the
Town Board will determine if there are adequate resources for the events. If there
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are not sufficient resources to ensure public health and safety, the Town Board
shall deny one or more permits if the impacts of the events cannot be mitigated.
When deciding which event to deny, the Town Board shall consider the
following:
(a) Whether the event is recurring.
(b) Whether the site has been subject to a violation within the last three years.
(c) The date the permit application was submitted.
(d) If events occurred the prior calendar year, the Chairperson of the Zoning
Board of Appeals shall consider what their impact was on that area of the
Town.
(e) Whether the event will yield a donation to one or more local charities.
B. For any special event that is to be held on land owned, leased or controlled by the Town
of Southold, the application shall include the following:
(1) A completed special event application form which contains the following
information:
(a) The name, mailing address, e-mail address and telephone number(s) of the
person(s) who will be organizing the event and who can be contacted prior
to and during the event by Town officials.
(b) The proposed event location and type of event.
(c) The proposed dates and hours of the special event, including setup and
shutdown times.
(d) The expected maximum number of persons intended to use the property at
one time and collectively, including organizers, employees, vendors,
exhibitors and spectators/participants.
(e) If there are any special requirements needed for the event, including, but
not limited to, police presence or road closures.
(2) An application fee in the sum of $250 for events where the expected attendance
does not exceed 1,000 attendees.
(3) A certificate of insurance not less than $2,000,000 naming the Town of Southold
as an additional insured.
(4) A minimum cleanup deposit of $250.
(5) Where the Town determines that there is no specific Town benefit from the event
or that the event is conducted for profit, an additional deposit shall be made in an
amount to be determined prior to issuance of the permit based upon the estimated
direct costs attributable to additional police, highway and cleanup costs associated
with the event. After the event, the deposit will be used to cover such costs, and
any monies remaining will be returned to the applicant.
(6) Any additional information required by the Town Clerk.
C. For any special event where the expected attendance exceeds 1,000 attendees, the
application shall include all information required under § 205-4A, C, D and E as well as
the following:
(1) An application fee of $350.
(2) A certificate of insurance not less than $2,000,000 naming the Town of Southold
as an additional insured.
(3) The Town Board may require the applicant to send and provide certification that
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written notice was sent to every property owner abutting or adjacent to the
property where the event is to be held, as shown on the current Town of Southold
assessment roll, and directly opposite (by extension of the lot lines through a
street or right-of-way) of the property that is the subject of the application. Said
notice shall include the date, time and location of the proposed special event.
D. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town Board, upon request by an applicant, may
waive in whole or in part any of the foregoing application requirements upon a finding
that said requirements are not necessary for proper consideration of a permit application
or for the protection of health, safety and welfare. The Town Board resolution shall
specify the reason for the grant or denial. If a waiver is granted, the Town Board may
attach appropriate conditions to protect the public interests.
Article IV III. Enforcement
§ 205-8. Modification or rescission of permit.
If, after a permit is issued, the Chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals or the Town Board
determines that any of the representations and/or statements contained in the application are
materially inaccurate or any of the conditions of the permit have not been complied with, the
Town may serve the permittee's agent a notice of rescission of special permit specifying the
manner in which the permittee has not complied with the terms of its permit and/or identifying
the incorrect information supplied in the application. The Zoning Board of Appeals Chairperson
or the Town Board may, for good cause, modify or rescind such permit, absolutely or upon
conditions.
§ 205-9. Penalties for offenses.
A. It shall be unlawful for any owner, occupant or his/her agent or any other person to fail to
comply with any provisions of this chapter or to fail in any manner to comply with a
written notice, directive or order of the Director of Code Enforcement, Zoning Inspector
or the Southold Police Department, or to conduct any special event in a manner not in
compliance with a permit issued pursuant to this chapter and with the provisions of this
Code.
B. For each offense against any of the provisions of this chapter or failure to comply with a
written notice, directive or order of the Director of Code Enforcement, Zoning Inspector
or the Southold Police Department within the time fixed for compliance therewith, the
owner, occupant or his/her agent or any other person who commits, takes part or assists
in the commission of any such offense or who shall fail to comply with a written order of
the Director of Code Enforcement, Zoning Inspector or the Southold Police Department
shall be subject to the following:
(1) Failure to obtain a permit. Any person conducting a special event that is regulated
under this chapter without first obtaining a permit according to the procedures
outlined herein shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than
$1,500.00 $3,000.00.
(2) Failure to comply with the terms of a permit. Any person failing to comply with
the terms of a permit shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more
than $1,500.00 $3,000.00.
(3) For each subsequent offense of § 205-9B(1) or (2), violators shall be guilty of a
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misdemeanor and/or subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 $1,000.00 nor more
than $5,000.
C. No new special event permits will be issued to any property owner, occupant or his/her
agent if such person is a named defendant in an outstanding or unresolved violation of
this chapter.
D. The Town may also maintain an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction
to compel compliance with or to restrain by injunction the violation of this chapter.
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-2018-664
Adopted
Adopted as Amended
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
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 7/3 7:31 Pm - Chapter 71 Agricultural Advisory Committee
2. Ph 7/3 7:32 - Chapter 205