HomeMy WebLinkAboutEstablishment RESOLUTION 2023-208
ADOPTED DOC ID: 18920
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-208 WAS
ADOPTED AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOUTHOLD TOWN BOARD ON
FEBRUARY 14, 2023:
Whereas, the Town Board of the Town of Southold adopted Resolution 2023-164 setting a
public hearing to consider a local law in relation to a temporary moratorium on the issuance of
approvals and or permits for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities to be held on
March 14, 2023; and
Whereas, the Town recognizes that BESS facilities are key component to the viability and
promotion of renewable energy sources; and
Whereas, in order to craft town code that will establish the criteria for future siting, site design,
safety requirements and all other elements necessary for the proper consideration of such
facilities, the Town Board desires to establish a task force to assist in certain amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan that will address the considerations and goals for battery energy storage and
support an amendment to the Town Code; and
Whereas, said task force shall undertake a thorough examination of these systems to identify
any possible threats to public health, safety and welfare as well as evaluate the potential for
environmental degradation; and
Whereas, said task force shall be comprised of representatives of the residents and businesses of
the Town of Southold, interested non-profit organizations, utilities, municipal officials and staff
and the battery energy storage industry, now therefore be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of Town of Southold hereby establishes the `Battery Energy
Storage System Task Force" to undertake such analysis and to make recommendations to the
Town Board regarding the legislation involving BESS facilities, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the
Office of the Town Clerk to advertise for members to said Task Force.
Denis Noncarrow
Southold Town Clerk
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Greg Doroski, Councilman
SECONDER:Brian O. Mealy, Councilman
AYES: Nappa, Doroski, Mealy, Doherty, Evans, Russell