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Home My WebLink AboutTB-12/16/2025 Denis Noncarrow Town Hall, 53095 Main Road Town Clerk °�' � PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Registrar of Vital Statistics Fax (631) 765-6145 Marriage Officer Telephone: Records Management Officer COUNTr, � southoldtown.northfork.net Freedom of Information Officer Office of the Town Clerk Southold Town Board Regular Meeting December 16, 2025 4:30 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at the Meeting Hall, Southold,NY. 1. Call to Order 4:30 PM Meeting called to order on December 16, 2025, at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold, NY. Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names Councilman Brian Mealy Councilwoman Anne Smith Councilwoman Jill Doherty Justice Louisa Evans Councilman Gregory Doroski Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. Il. Reports Town Clerk Monthly Report November 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Monthly Report November 2025 III. Public Notices IV. Special Presentations Recognition of Outgoing Elected Officials Recognition of the Southold Town Information Technology Department& Lt. Robert Haase for Their Response to the Recent Cyber Attack V. Discussion Discussion Items are found on the 12/16/2025 Town Board Work Session Agenda. VI. Resolutions 2025-924 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated December 16, 2025. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-925 Set Town Board Organizational Meeting 2026 RESOLVED that the 2026 Organizational Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold,New York at 11:00 A.M. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-926 Set Meeting RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold,New York at 9:00 A.M. a meeting of the Southold Town Board for the purpose of approving the Audit and possible resolutions. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-927 Appoint Erick Haas Town Maintenance Supervisor RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Erick Haas to the position of Town Maintenance Supervisor for the Department of Public Works, effective December 25, 2025, at a salary of$114,000 per annum. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-928 Appoint Claire Glew Part Time Assistant to Assessor RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Claire Glew to the position of Part Time Assistant to Assessor for the Assessors Office, effective January 1, 2026 up to December 31, 2026 at a rate of$51.1998 per hour, no more than 17.5 hours per week. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-929 Permanent Appointment Assessment Clerk WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has appointed Erin Reventlow to the position of provisional Assessment Clerk effective November 13, 2025, and WHEREAS Erin Reventlow has taken and passed the Civil Service examination for Assessment Clerk and is reachable on the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List of Eligible's for the competitive position of Assessment Clerk, and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to appoint Erin Reventlow to the permanent position of Assessment Clerk from said List of Eligible's, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Erin Reventlow to the position of Assessment Clerk from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List of Eligible's effective immediately with no salary change. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-930 Acknowledge Retirement of Daniel Mackey WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on December 31, 2025 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Daniel A. Mackey effective December 31, 2025. Now therefore be it; RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of Daniel A. Mackey from the position of Police Officer for the Police Department, effective December 31, 2025. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-931 Acknowledge Retirement of Joseph W. Bondarchuk WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on December 12, 2025 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Joseph W. Bondarchuk effective January 31, 2026. Now therefore be it; RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of Joseph W. Bondarchuk from the position of Maintenance Mechanic IV for the Highway Department, effective January 31, 2026. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Justice Evans Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-932 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ,grants permission to Lieutenant Robert Haase to attend the Procedural Justice for Executives training from January 11, 2026, through January 13, 2026, in Albany, NY. Related expenses to be a legal charge to the Police Department budget lines A.3120.4.600.225, A.3120.4.100.200 & A.3120.4.600.225. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-933 Police Department- Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Serzeant Alex Chenche to attend the Property and Evidence Room Training to be held in Nassau County, NY from February 25th-26th, 2026. There are no related fees for this training. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-934 Approve Resolution Number 2025-106 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2025-106 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted December 8, 2025, which reads as follows: WHEREAS the Fishers Island Ferry District policy as described in the Employee Handbook grants a 3% longevity increase to wages when an individual has been employed by the Fishers Island Ferry District for five years; and, it is further RESOLVED that, with effect November 30, 2025, employee 60744's base pay be increased by 3%. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-935 Approve Resolution Number 2025-107 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2025-107 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted December 8, 2025, which reads as follows: WHEREAS, the following employees have resigned from their positions as Part-Time Deckhands (FIFD) effective November 21, 2025: Roald Osborne Ray Roch Jackson Hayes Thomas Regan And, the following employee Michael Franco has resigned from his position as a Part-Time Marine Mechanic (FIFD) effective November 21, 2025. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the resignation of the above named Employees with effect November 21, 2025. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-936 Approve Resolution Number 2025-108 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2025-108 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted December 8, 2025, which reads as follows: Amend resolution 2025-102 adopted November 24, 2025 to read as follows: WHEREAS Joel French has submitted a letter of resignation effective October 18, 2025 from his Part-Time Deckhand position. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the resignation of the above named Employee with effect October 18, 2025. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Evans Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-937 Ratification of Fishers Island Ferry District Resolutions-December 8, 2025 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 December 8, 2025, as follows: 2025-104 Warrant 2025-105 Budget Modification- $20,500.00 2025-109 Claim settlement- McAllister 2025-111 FIFD -Parking Fees Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. As Amended removing 2025-110. 2025-938 2025 Budget Modification -IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town Budget as follows: From: A.1990.4.100.100 Contingency $200,000.00 TOTAL: $200,000.00 To: A.1680.4.400.250 Network& Systems $200,000.00 Consultant TOTAL: $200,000.00 Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-939 2025 Budget Modification - Police Department RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: FROM: Police/Equip/Office $1,250 A.3120.2.200.300 Equip/Filing and Storage Equipment TO: Police/Equipment/Other $1,250 A.3120.2.500.850 Equipment/Traffic Cones and Barricades Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-940 2025 Budget Modification—Highway Department BUDGET MODIFICATION RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 Highway Fund Part Town budget as follows: FROM: DB.5142.2.400.200 SNOW EQUIPMENT $11,000.00 TOTAL: $11,000.00 TO: DB.5130.2.500.300 OTHER EQUIPMENT $9,000.00 DB.5142.4.100.975 PLOW BLADES, SHOES, WHEELS $2,000.00 TOTAL: $11,000.00 Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Evans Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-941 Accept bid for Dump Truck- Highway RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Mullen Motors to supply the Southold Town Highway Department with a Dump Truck, in the amount of$99,668.00, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. Budget line H.5130.2.300.500. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-942 Accept bid for pickup truck with plow RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Mullen Motors for supplying the Southold Town Highway Department with a pick truck and plow, in the amount of$55,768.00, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. Budget line H.5130.2.300.800 Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-943 Retain Devitt Barrett Spellman- The Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Southold RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authrozies the Town Attorney to retain Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP as special counsel to represent the Board of Town Trustees of the Town of Southold, in an action in Supreme Court, Suffolk County under Index No. 624426/2025, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, Budget Line A.1420.4.500.100. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-944 Great Pond Restoration Contract Change Order Increase Spadefoot Design & Construction awarded contract amount by $15,000 to a total of $80,000 to provide additional funds for hydro-raking phragmites. Funds to be taken from Land Management Coordination operating budget line for Non-CPF Stewardship. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Evans Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-945 Land Preservation Partnership WHEREAS, the County of Suffolk, under the Suffolk County Drinking Water Protection Program— Open Space, has introduced a resolution to initiate the appraisal and acquisition process for the 34.76::L acres of land located at 48460 & 50100 CR 48, Southold,more particularly described on the Suffolk County Tax Map as 1000-55.-3-6.4, 6.5 & 7; and WHEREAS, the County of Suffolk has asked the Town of Southold to commit to partner with the County of Suffolk for 50% of the cost of the acquisition and any associated soft costs, including but not limited to appraisals, title searches, surveys, and environmental site assessment reports; and WHEREAS, the County of Suffolk has asked the Town of Southold to commit to undertaking the maintenance in the form of a stewardship management agreement; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town of Southold is willing to commit to partner with the County of Suffolk for 50% of the cost of the acquisition and any associated soft costs, including but not limited to appraisals, title searches, surveys, and environmental site assessment reports; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town of Southold is willing to commit to manage the property in the form of a stewardship management agreement, terms of which shall be determined at such time that the Town and County enter into contract to purchase such property; and be it further RESOLVED that the purpose of this resolution is to commit to a 50%/50%partnership and to commit to manage the property for purposes of initiating the appraisal steps and potential acquisition process, and that no interest or rights shall be acquired by the Town of Southold until a public hearing is held for the purpose of electing to purchase the property. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-946 Dell Technologies - Technical Remote Recovery Services Contract RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies the technical remote recovery services contract with Dell Technologies dated November 28, 2025, with associated Change Orders, originally executed in accordance with Local Emergency Order 1-2025, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, subject to Town Attorney review. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-947 2025 HHW Grant Application WHEREAS, the State of New York provides financial aid for household hazardous waste programs (HHW); and WHEREAS the Town of Southold operated an HHW program in 2025 approved by the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and is eligible to apply for reimbursement of up to 50% of the HHW costs it incurred in 2025, through the DEC's Household Hazardous Waste Assistance Program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold that Supervisor Albert J. Krupski Jr. or his designee is directed and authorized as the official representative of the Municipality to submit an application to the DEC for reimbursement of eligible HHW costs incurred in 2025 by the Town, and to provide such additional information as may be required and to sign any and all additional documents that may be required by the State in connection with this application. Motion By: Councilman Doroski Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (4) (0) (1) Adopted Councilman None Supervisor Anne Smith Mealy, Albert J. Councilwoman Krupski, Jr. Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski 2025-948 NYMIR 2026 Insurance Renewal Document RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute the NYMIR 2026 Insurance Renewal Documents, including the Application and Supplemental Application and Schedules, for all coverages maintained by the Town, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with an overall increase in cost from 2025 rates of approximately 3.7%, subject to Town Attorney review. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Evans Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-949 2025 Budget Modification -DPW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2025 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A.1620.1.200.100 PT Employees, Regular $21,950.00 Earnings Total: $21,950.00 To: A.1490.1.100.201 FT Employees, Overtime- $1,316.57 SCAT Pay A.1490.1.100.301 FT Employees, Vacation- $8,174.09 SCAT Pay A.1490.1.100.401 FT Employees, Sick-SCAT $4,803.79 Pay A.1490.2.100.100 Desks & Chairs $1,500.00 A.1620.4.400.100 Building Maint/Repairs $1,500.00 A.1620.4.600.100 Property Taxes $1,282.45 A.1620.4.600.600 Dues & Subscriptions $50.00 A.1620.4.100.300 Janitorial Supplies $500.00 A.1620.4.100.150 Small Tools/Equipment $500.00 A.1620.4.400.200 Property Maint/Repairs $1,000.00 A.1620.4.100.550 Equipment Parts/Supplies $1,323.10 Total: $21,950.00 Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2025-950 PH 2/10 6:00 pm - Chapter 280- Wireless Communications WHEREAS there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York, on the 16th day of December, 2025, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chanter 280 Wireless Communications Facilities," and now therefor be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,New York, on the 10th day of February, 2026 at 6:00 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 an Amendment to Chanter 280 Wireless Communications Facilities," which reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 2026 ARTICLE XVII Wireless Communication Facilities § 280-67. Purpose. It is the express purpose of this article to minimize the visual and environmental impacts of wireless communication facilities while protecting the health, safety and welfare of Southold's citizens. It recognizes the crucial role of reliable wireless coverage for work, public safety, education, social connection and recreation, and allowsif+g wireless service providers to meet their technological and service objectives. In addition, the regulation of wireless facilities, including the type of structure, is intended to protect the scenic and aesthetic qualities of the Town of Southold while meeting the community's need for consistent and dependable coverage. This article allows wireless communication facilities in certain preferred locations to be reviewed and approved in keeping with the Town's existing zoning and historic development patterns, including the size and spacing of structures. Motion By: Justice Evans Seconded By: Councilman Doroski Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Anne Smith Mealy, Councilwoman Doherty, Justice Evans, Councilman Doroski, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. VII. Public Hearings Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk