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Home My WebLink AboutTB-01/27/2026 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 January 27, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at the Meeting Hall, Southold,NY. L Call to Order Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names Councilman Brian Mealy Justice Kate Stevens Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilwoman Anne Smith Councilwoman Alexa Suess Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. II_ Reports Trustee Monthly Report December and Year-End Reports 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Monthly Report December 2025 III. Public Notices IV. Communications V. Discussion Discussion Items are found on the 1/27/2026 Town Board Work Session Agenda. Open Discussion VI. Resolutions 2026-108 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated January 27, 2026. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-109 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 6:00 P.M. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-110 Agreement with Family Services League of Suffolk County- $10,000.00 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Agreement with Family Service League of Suffolk County in connection with the 2026 Mental Health Services Program in the amount of$10,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney, funded from budget line A4210- 540500. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-111 Agreement with Family Services League of Suffolk County- $33,000.00 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Agreement with Family Service League of Suffolk County in connection with the 2026 Mental Health Services Program in the amount of$33,000.00 for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney, funded from budget line A4210- 540500. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-112 Attend Seminar RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Michelle Nickonovitz and Sharon Glassman to attend the annual NYS GFOA municipal finance conference in Albany,NY from April 14-17, 2026. All expenses for registration, lodging, meals and travel to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget (A1310-547225, Meetings and Seminars and A.1310-547230, Travel). Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-113 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes PSDII Tammy Paladino to attend the online training course 'Comprehensive Quality Training Course' from March 18th, 2026 through April 7th, 2026. Registration to be a legal charge to the 2026 Police Department budget line A3020-547220. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-114 Attend Seminar - Town Attorney's Office RESOLVED that the Town Board of Southold authorizes members of the Town Attorney's Office to attend the Touro Land Use Institute Seminar titled "Clean Drinking Water-PFAs or Forever Chemicals: A Growing Environmental and Public Health Concern with Direct Implications for Local Governments." The seminar will take place on February 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. and all related expenses will be reimbursed from budget line A1420-547225. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-115 Memorandum of Understanding between the Family Service League, Inc. and Southold Town RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Family Service League, Inc. and Southold Town to provide in-kind services through Senior Services Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Project (NORC), from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, subject to approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-116 Indemnity Agreement between Town of Southold and Chesterfield Associates, Inc. RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Indemnity Agreement dated January 27, 2026, between the Town of Southold and Chesterfield Associates, Inc. for the purpose of allowing Chesterfield Associates, Inc. to temporarily utilize the Town parcel located at Norman E. Klipp Marine Park to stage materials and equipment that will be transferred by barge in conjunction with the restoration project to be performed at Long Beach Bar"Bug" Lighthouse, subject to any requirements of the Town Trustees and subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-117 Approve House Trailer Permit- Sandlot LLC RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants approval of a special trailer permit application for Sandlot LLC, 7505 Cox Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935 SCTM# 1000-84.-3-3 for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance to be used for the purpose of office space. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-118 2026 Budget Modification -Justice Court RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: Al 110-511100 FT Employees, Regular $35,000 Earnings To: Al110-544000 Professional Services $35,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-119 2026 Budget Modification - Capital (Bay Constable) WHEREAS, the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 Capital Budget as follows: From: H3130-522100 Vehicles &Light Pickup $4,000 Trucks To: H3130-523360 Boat Equipment $4,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-120 Special Event- Southold Town Winterfest 2026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Southold Town Economic Development Committee to hold the Southold Town Winterfest on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm with a Rain Date of Sunday, February 22, 2026, on Town property located at 53670 Route 25 and 53720 Route 25, Southold, provided they follow all the conditions in the Town's Policy for Special Events on Town Properties, subject to the Economic Development Committee working with Town and State departments as needed and the following additional conditions: 1. The Main Road (Route 25) closure for the event shall be limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm; 2. The applicant shall notify local hospitals, senior and rehabilitation centers that access to Southold Pharmacy will be limited on the date of the event; and Notify Local Fire Departments by February 1 Oth, 2026. 3. This approval shall be considered for the 2026 event only; any future request will be reevaluated by the Board. All Town fees for this event are waived. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-121 Mattituck Greek Church Food Festival RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Mattituck Greek Church at 1950 Breakwaters Road to hold its Annual Food Festival on Friday, June 26th, Saturday, June 27th and Sunday, June 28th 2026. Times range from noon till 10:30pm.,provided they follow all the conditions in the Town's Policy for Special Events. All fees associated with this event have been waived with the exception of the clean-up deposit. Chief Grattan to be contacted as soon as possible for planning of road use and parking. This is for one event only, as the Town Board is evaluating all special events. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-122 FIFD 1/19 Meeting Resolution Ratification 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 January 19, 2026 meeting, as follows: FIFD Resolution# Regarding 2026-004 Warrant 2026-005 2025 Budget Modification- $31,699.00 Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-123 2026 Budget Modification -IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A 1680-545310 Copy Machine - Lease $12,000 To: A1680-544000 Prof. & Technical Services $12,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-124 Consultant Agreement with Lloyd Reisenberg RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the Consultant Agreement dated January 27, 2026 with Lloyd Reisenberg, for consulting services focused on the Information Technologies System Upgrade, in addition to training for the Southold IT Department, for the period February 1, 2026 through April 30, 2026, with a maximum of 100 hours at the rate of$120.00 per hour, as a legal charge to budget line A1680.544000. Subject to Town Attorney review. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Is'-rupski, Jr. 2026-125 Part-Time Position Resignation RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Claire Glew from the position of Part-Time Assistant to the Assessors for the Assessors office effective February 17, 2026. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Kiupski, Jr. 2026-126 Authorization for Planning Director to prepare and issue an RFQ seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to provide technical consulting services for Town actions requiring environmental review under SEQRA WHEREAS, the Town is required to comply with the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act("SEQRA"), Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, for all discretionary actions undertaken, funded, or approved by the Town; and WHEREAS, certain Town initiated projects, plans, capital improvements, and legislative actions, as well as applications submitted to the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals may require environmental review under SEQRA, including the preparation, review, and evaluation of environmental assessment forms, technical studies, and related documentation; and WHEREAS, the Town Board recognizes that specialized professional expertise is often necessary to assist the Town in conducting thorough, timely, and legally compliant SEQRA reviews; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it in the best interest of the Town to solicit qualifications from experienced environmental consulting firms capable of providing SEQRA support services on an as needed basis; and WHEREAS, the Planning Director is the appropriate official to coordinate the preparation and issuance of a Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") for such consulting services, and to evaluate responses in accordance with applicable procurement policies; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Planning Director to prepare and issue an RFQ seeking qualified environmental consulting firms to provide technical consulting services for Town actions requiring environmental review under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Director is authorized to receive, review, and evaluate responses to the RFQ, and to report recommendations to the Town Board for the selection and retention of one or more qualified firms; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board reserves the right to approve any final contract(s) for SEQRA consulting services following the Planning Director's recommendation; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-127 2026 Budget Modification -IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A1410-546868 Minute Tracking Software $2,000 A 1680-546858 PC Software Maintenance $2,000 Total $4,000 TO: A1680-546869 Civic Plus Maintenance $4,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-128 Planning Board Fee Schedule Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the Planning Department Fee Schedule as set forth in this Resolution, which shall be effective immediately. PLANNING FEE SCHEDULE WIRELESS §280-74 Application fees and Requirements for Wireless Facilities Wireless Facility Planning Permit Application ** (a) Modifications $1,200 (b)New Facility $2,500 Wireless Special exception: $1,200 Extension of Approval $300 SITE PLANS §280-138 Fee Schedule for Site Plan Applications* A. New Site Plan Applications $750 Plus $750 per additional acre of disturbance Plus $0.50 per ea. gross sq. foot of proposed construction B. Amended Site Plan Applications $500 Plus $0.50 per ea. gross sq. foot of proposed construction in excess of the previously approved plan. C. Agricultural Site Plan Applications (Except Wineries) $500 D. New Site Plan Applications for commercial Solar energy production $3,300 Amended Site Plan Application for commercial solar energy $2,200 **Fees will be doubled if work has commenced prior to submission of the application. For the purpose of determining whether fees will be doubled, the term "work" shall include, but not be limited to, site preparation including clearing, grading, excavating, drainage, utilities installation and/or infrastructure development. Revegetation Plan/Overclearing $2,000 SPECIAL EXCEPTION Planning Board: same fee as Zoning Board of Appeals Special Exception Applications SUBDIVISIONS §240-8 Fees. B. Fee Schedule; applications Standard Subdivision Sketch Plat $1,500 Preliminary Plat $1,500 plus $1,000 per each proposed buildable lot Final Plat $750 Extension or re-issue of approval $375 Conservation Subdivision Sketch Plat $750 plus $500 per each proposed buildable lot Final Plat $750 Sketch and open development map $750 Creation of lot within ODA map $500 for each lot created Extension or re-issue of approval $150 Resubdivision $1,000 Extension of or re-issue of approval $150 Revegetation Plan Review/Overclearing $2,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Kiupski, Jr. 2026-129 2026 Budget Modification - Capital WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to increase the funding for the 12500 Main Road, Mattituck parcel acquisition, and WHEREAS, the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends the 2026 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows: Increase Revenues: AO-459900 Appropriated Fund Balance $670,000 Total $670,000 Increase Appropriations: A9950-590100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer $670,000 to Capital Total $670,000 Capital Project Name: Eminent Domain Propertcquisition Financing Method: Transfer from General Fund Whole Town Increase Revenues: HO-450316 Interfund Transfers, Property $670,000 Acquisitions Total $670,000 Increase Expenditures: H1620-521110 Eminent Domain Property $670,000 Acquisition Total $670,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor lrupski, Jr. 2026-130 Suffolk County Supreme Court Judgement RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the payment of$ 564,000.00 with interest from January 9, 2023, in accordance with a Judgment filled on January 22, 2026, in the Suffolk County Supreme Court lawsuit filed under Index No. 608406/2021, to be paid out of Fund Balance, subject to Town Attorney Review. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Doherty Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-131 DPW Purchase - 2026 Chevrolet Colorado RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Town Supervisor Albert J Krupski Jr. to purchase a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado from Chevrolet of Smithtown for the amount of$40,994.00; subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, funded from budget line H1620-522100. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. VIl. Public Hearings VIII.Open Discussion Items Open Discussion Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk