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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-02/26/2026 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 February 26, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at the Southold Recreation Center, Peconic,NY 11956. 1. 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. 6:00 PM Meeting called to order on February 26, 2026, at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold, NY. Il. Reports Planning Dept. Monthly Reports -November 2025 -December 2025 -January 2026 Trustees Monthly Report -January 2026 III. Public Notices IV. Communications Presentation of the 2026 Suffolk County African American Advisory Board Black History Month Honoree for Southold Town: LeRoy Heyliger V. Discussion Open Discussion on any Agenda Items VI. Resolutions 2026-170 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated February 26, 2026. 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. 2026-171 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Peconic Community Center Auditorium, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic,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. 2026-172 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the training request for Sergeant Gregory Simmons and PO Patrick Robbins to attend the Axon Taser Instructor Recertification Course in Hampurg, PA from March 2nd, 2026 through March 3rd, 2026. Expenses to be a legal charge to the 2026 Police Department budget lines A3120-547220 and A3120-547230. 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. 2026-173 2026 Budget Modification - Police Department RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: Increase Revenues: AO-426800 Insurance Recoveries $416.69 Total $416.69 Increase Appropriations: A3120-546520 Vehicle Maintenance& Repairs$416.69 Total $416.69 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. 2026-174 2025 Budget Modification - Capital WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold received vehicle insurance recovery funds and wishes to allocate such for a replacement police vehicle, 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 2025 General Fund Whole Town and Capital Budgets as follows: Increase Revenues: A.2680.00 Insurance Recoveries $50,500 Total $50,500 Increase Appropriations: A.9901.9.000.100 Interfund Transfers, Transfer to $50,500 Capital Total $50,500 Capital Project Name: Police Vehicles Financing Method: Transfer from General Fund Whole Town Increase Revenues: H.5031.86 Interfund Transfers, Police $50,500 Vehicles Total $50,500 Increase Appropriations: H.3120.2.300.200 Police Equip, Automobiles $50,500 Total $50,500 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. 2026-175 2026 Budget Modification -DPW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: From: A1490-528105 Computer Equipment $200.00 A1640-541505 Gasoline & Oil $277.70 A1620-545100 Building Rentals $7,000.00 TOTAL: $7,477.70 To: A1490-511300 FT Employees, Vacation $7,477.70 Earnings TOTAL: $7,477.70 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. 2026-176 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• A1990-547990 Contingency $2,440 Total $2,440 To: A1680-528110 Workstations/Server Periph $2,440 Total $2,440 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. 2026-177 2026 Budget Modification - Park& Playground RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 Park& Recreation Fund and the General Fund Whole Town budgets as follows: Increase Revenues: CRO-459900 Appropriated Fund Balance $4,000 Total $4,000 Increase Expenditures: CR9901-590200 Transfer to General Fund $4,000 Total $4,000 Increase Revenues: AO-450310 Interfund Transfers $4,000 Total $4,000 Increase Expenditures: A1620-546220 Storm Damage/Beach $4,000 Restoration Total $4,000 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 Krupski, Jr. 2026-178 Assessor's Training RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the training request for Assessors Kenneth Poliwoda and Leah Sullivan to attend the Ethics for the Assessor Seminar via Zoom on February 23, 2026. A legal expense to be charged to the Assessor's Office. 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. 2026-179 Assessor's Training RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the training request for Assessor William Flinter to attend the IDA/PILOT Seminar via Zoom on March 6, 2026. A legal expense to be charged to the Assessor's Office. 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. 2026-180 Assessor's Training RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the training request for Assessor William Flinter to attend the RPSV4 Basic Seminar via Zoom on March 13, 2026. A legal expense to be charged to the Assessor's Office. 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 Ki-upski, Jr. 2026-181 Assessor's Inspections RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Southold Town Assessors to travel to Fishers Island in March 2026 for the purpose of conducting field inspections and meeting with property owners, and that all necessary and reasonable expenses, including ferry fees and travel, be a legal charge against the Town of Southold. 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. 2026-182 Advertise for Bids for Fishers Island Elizabeth Field Airport RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for Bids for the Construction of the Primary Wind Cone Replacement and Runway Rehabilitation at Elizabeth Field Airport, Fishers Island,NY as per contract and subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 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 Krupski, Jr. 2026-183 Approve Resolution Number 2026-010 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2026-010 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted February 5, 2026, which reads as follows: WHEREAS Frederick Stanley II has performed with merit in the duties of a part time deckhand, and WHEREAS the manager has recommended that said deckhand be promoted to full-time deckhand; and THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED that Mr. Stanley be promoted to full-time deckhand and the wages be increased from $19.48 per hour to $20.00 per hour with effect February 19, 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. 2026-184 Approve Resolution Number 2026-011 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2026-011 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted February 5, 2026, which reads as follows: WHEREAS Employees Benson Yon and John Erhard have resigned from their position as Part- Time Deckhands (FIFD) effective February 1, 2026; and THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the resignation of Employees Benson Yon and John Erhard with effect February 1, 2026. 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. 2026-185 Approve Resolution Number 2026-021 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2026-021 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted February 16, 2026 which reads as follows: WHEREAS employee Abigail Voigt has demonstrated the skills, experience, and commitment necessary to assume increased responsibilities within the District: WHEREAS her manager has recommended that she be promoted to Cashier(Commercial Reservationist) and her wages be increased to $30.00. THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED that Ms. Voigt be promoted to Cashier (Commercial Reservationist) and her wages be increased from $23.20 per hour to $30.00 per hour with effect February 19, 2026. 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. 2026-186 Ratification of Fishers Island Ferry District Resolutions -February 16, 2026 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 February 16, 2026, as follows: 2026-017 Warrant 2026-018 Budget Modification Amend 2026-019 Budget Modification 2026-020 Bond Petition 2026-022 Audit EFPR 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 Kiupski, Jr. 2026-187 Amend Resolution Number 2026-139 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution Number 2026-139 to read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Kayla Marie Griffin to the position of Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Southold, effective March 3, 2026 through December 31, 2026, at a rate of$125,000 per annum. 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. 2026-188 Attend Webinar-DPW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Kariane Chew to attend a NYGFOA webinar on Certified Payroll on March 12th, 2026 at a cost of $90.00. All expenses for registration to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget(A1620-547225, Meetings and Seminars). 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. 2026-189 Attend Seminar RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Michelle Nickonovitz and Sharon Glassman to attend a NYGFOA government finance webinar on NYS Prevailing Wage Electronic Certified Payroll System on March 12, 2026. All expenses for registration to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget(A1310-547225, Meetings and Seminars). 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. 2026-190 Hinck Electrical Contractor, Inc. RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a contract with Hinck Electrical Contractor, Inc.. pursuant to the terms and conditions of the accepted contract#TSIM032522 to expire March 24, 2027 by Suffolk County, and extended to the Town of Southold pursuant to §103(16) of the General Municipal Law, for the maintenance of nine (9) Traffic Signals on County Road 48, at a cost of$300.00 per signal,per month, for a total of$2,700.00 per month. 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. 2026-191 Acknowledge Retirement of David Oddon WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on February 17, 2026 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of David Oddon effective February 20, 2026. Now therefore be it; RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of David Oddon from the position of Custodial Worker 1I for the Department of Public Works, effective February 20, 2026. 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. 2026-192 CDBG Funding RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski Jr. to execute Subrecipient Agreements, in connection with the FY 2025 (September 21, 2025 through August 31, 2027) Community Development Block Grant Program for the following programs: CAST (Center for Advocacy, Support & $25,000.00 Transformation) Maureen's Haven Homeless Outreach $5,000.00 All in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. 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 Krupski, Jr. 2026-193 Blended Lease Agreement between Town of Southold and Canon U.S.A., Inc. for 5 Canon replacement copy machines RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the 48 month Blended Lease Agreement dated 2/10/2026 between the Town of Southold and Canon U.S.A., Inc., in connection with the lease of five (5) Canon replacement copy machines, two of which are located at Town Hall and three of which are located at Town Hall Annex, at a total monthly cost of$1,530.00, in accordance with Agreement MA 6196, Transaction 521545299, 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. 2026-194 Strawberry Festival 2026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Mattituck Lions Club to use Strawberry Fields in Mattituck,NY from June 17th through June 21st, 2026, at Strawberry Fields, Mattituck,NY provided: 1. Town Clerk has recieved a Two Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold and the County of Suffolk as an additional insured. 2. Coordinate traffic control upon notification of the adoption of this resolution. 3. No permanent markings be placed on town, county or state roads or property for the event. 4. Any road markings or signs for the event be removed within twenty- four (24) hours of the completion of the event. 5. No alcohol is to be served at the event as per Town Code. Alcohol is prohibited on all Town and County Parks. Some of the requirements for issuing a Special Permit may be waived. Provided they adhere to all conditions on the application and permit and to the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events and subject to the Renewal of Contract with Suffolk County Land Preservation. Subject to a renewal of the applicable lease for the parcel between the Town of Southold and the County of Suffolk and any user fee imposed by the County of Suffolk. This Permit is subject to revocation if the applicant fails to comply with any of the conditions of the Approval or is unable to properly control traffic flow into and out of the event. 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. 2026-195 Special Event- 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Mattituck-Cutchogue Athletic Booster Club to use the following route for its 2026 Shamrock Shuffle 5K on Sunday, March 15, 2026, 7:OOAM to 12:OOPM: beginning on the eastern side of Tasker Park on Carroll Avenue, right onto County Road 48,right onto Old North Road @ Wesnofske Farms, right onto Ackerly Pond Lane, right onto Lower Road, right onto Route 25 to the finish at Greenport Brewery, provided they follow all the conditions in the Town's Policy for Special Events on Town Properties. The fees have been waived for this event with the exception of the 51,500.00 clean-up deposit (deposit to be returned after event upon recommendation of Chief Grattan, Southold Town Police Department). Failure to comply with all provisions and conditions will result in the revocation of the permit. 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. 2026-196 North Fork Country Club Donald Ross Invitational RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the North Fork Country Club to hold its 2-day Donald Ross Invitational on Friday, July I7th and Saturday, July 18th, 2026, from Sam to 5 pm at 26342 Main Road, Cutchogue,New York. This includes a Road Closure as per the Application. Subject to the applicant's compliance with any conditions and requirements of the Town of Southold policy regarding Special Events. All special events are being evaluated by the Town Board and approvals are for one event at a time. Applicant to contact Chief Grattan at time of approval. 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. 2026-197 Authorize PT Office Assistant Work Temporary FT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Part-Time Office Assistant Maria Dondero in the Town Clerk's Office to work temporary full-time effective March 16, 2026 through June 14, 2026; rate of pay at existing rate of$21.78 per hour. 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 Krupski, Jr. 2026-198 Appointment to Deer Management RESOLVED that the Town Board of The Town of Southold hereby appoints Frank Digregorio as a member of the Deer Management Task Force effective 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. 2026-199 Create and Set Salary Scale-Planning Aide RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby creates the position of FT Planning Aide and establishes the annual rate of pay for FT Planning Aide as follows: Effective Date/ Entry Step Level 1 2 3 4 5 January 1, 2026 $54,830.50 $59,062.36 $60,754.79 $63,040.54 $64,732.99 $68,964.82 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. 2026-200 Grant FMLA Leave to a Town Employee RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a leave of absence for up to 12 weeks to Employee #5257 effective January 22, 2026 pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act. 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. 2026-201 Service contract with ServPro RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Town Maintenance Supervisor, Erick Haas, to execute a service contract with ServPro, as of February 20, 2026, authorizing the performance of cleaning and restoration services to be paid by the Town's insurer and subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess 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. 2026-202 Retirement Resolution for Elected Officials WHEREAS, the State of New York has set additional reporting requirements in Section 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations which requires all elected and appointed officials whose terms start on or after August 12, 2009, who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System and who do not participate in their employer's time keeping system to prepare a log of their work-related activities for three consecutive months and submit their logs to the clerk or secretary of the governing body within 150 days of the start of their term; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby establishes the following as standard workdays for elected and appointed officials and will report the following days worked to the New York State and the Local Employees' Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the clerk of this body: Title Name Standard Term Begins/ Participates in Days/Month(based on Work Ends Employer's Record of Activities) Day Time Keeping (Hrs/day) System Town Clerk Denis Noncarrow 7 1/l/26-12/31/28 N 25.2857 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said standard is being established to meet the accounting requirements of the New York State Employees Retirement System for calculation of retirement benefits, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to send a certified copy of this resolution to the New York State Employees Retirement System. I, Denis Noncarrow, Town Clerk of the governing board of the Town of Southold of the State of New York, do hereby certify that I have compared the foregoing with the original resolution passed by such board, at a legally convened meeting held on the 26th of February 2026 on file as part of the minutes of such meeting, and that the same is a true copy thereof and the whole of such original. I further certify that the full board, consists of six (6) members, and the six (6) of such members were present at such meeting and the six (6) of such members vote in favor of the above resolution. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Town of Southold, on this 26th of February 2026. SEAL Denis Noncarrow Town Clerk Town of Southold 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. 2026-203 Adoption of the Administrative Policy on Use of Town Resources—Material, Labor, Machinery and Facilities—for Public Good Purposes RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the "Administrative Policy on Use of Town Resources—Material, Labor, Machinery and Facilities—for Public Good Purposes" dated February 26th, 2026, as an official Town policy. 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. 2026-204 2026 Southold Nutrition Contract RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the Southold Nutrition Contract between the Suffolk County Department of the Aging and the Town of Southold, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with an option to extend the Contract to be exercised at the County's discretion to June 30, 2027, on the same terms and conditions, for a maximum of 32,788 home delivered meals and a maximum of 14,500 congregate meals annually, in accordance with a subrecipient grant award and at no cost to the Town; subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 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. 2026-205 Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski Jr. to execute an extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, to provide for technical services in support of the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) for the Town of Southold, through September 30, 2026, under the same terms and conditions established by the original Agreement dated October 7, 2025, except that the hourly rate shall be increased to $90.00 per hour, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. 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. 2026-206 Request for Proposals -Animal Shelter Services Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes the issuance of Request for Proposals to provide Animal Shelter Services, as required by Agriculture and Markets Law, for the Town of Southold at the Town-owned building located at 269 Peconic Ln, Peconic,NY 11958. 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. 2026-207 Committee Appointment-Board of Ethics RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints David Bergen as Chairperson of the Board of Ethics, effective immediately. 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 Is'i-upski, Jr. 2026-208 Accept RFP of Hardesty & Hanover SEQRA RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the proposal of Hardesty & Hanover dated February 12, 2026, for Professional Services to be provided to the Town for State Environmental Quality(SEQRA) reviews, received in response to the Town's Request for Proposals for same, and authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor, Albert J Krupski, Jr. to execute any and all agreements for such services, subject to review of the Town Attorney. B8020-544510 SEQRA Consultant. 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. 2026-209 BESS Moratorium Public Hearing WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York, on the 26th day of February 2026, a Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to a twelve (12) month Extension of a Temporary Moratorium on the issuance of approvals and/or permits for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities" 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 21st day of April 2026 at 6:00 P.M. at which time all interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard, RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to send the following proposed Local Law to the Suffolk County Planning Department and the Southold Town Planning Board for their recommendations and review. The proposed Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to a twelve (12) month Extension of a Temporary Moratorium on the issuance of approvals and/or permits for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities"reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 2026 A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to a twelve (12) month Extension of a Temporary Moratorium on the issuance of approvals and/or permits for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities". BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold, as follows: I. PURPOSE - Moratorium Extension In furtherance of Local Law 2025-4, which extended the Battery Energy Storage System(BESS) moratorium, the Town Board acknowledges that BESS facilities are a key component to the viability and promotion of renewable energy sources. The Town Board acknowledges the storage systems play an important role in reducing demand and costs associated with grid infrastructure, add capacity while lessening the burden on existing infrastructure and deter the use of fossil fuels. However, significant public health and safety concerns relative to the potentially volatile nature of lithium-ion batteries and battery storage operations remain. These public health and safety concerns include location of mega-watt scale facilities in close proximity to established residential areas. On February 6, 2024, Governor Hochul's Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group released recommendations for inclusion in the New York Fire Code. In July 2025, the Code Council adopted the Fire Safety Working Group's recommendations for the 2025 NYS Fire Code, which took effect January 1, 2026. 1. The Town Board finds that in order to review and comply with the newly effected Code, it will require extensive time and would not be resolved in the next months. The Town Board acknowledges and understands the need for clear and concise laws to successfully work toward a safe and effective Bess Code; 2. With the new State Fire Code in effect, the Town Board now must reconvene the Town of Southold BESS Task Force to review the new Code, make recommendations to the Town Board for adopting a BESS Code that complies and aligns with the NYS Fire Code; 3. Due to unforeseen circumstances which include discontinuing the work with the Zoning Code Consultants, and other matters, the ongoing comprehensive zoning update project being conducted by the Town is not near completion. The new Zoning Code is expected to be advertised for public comment in the next few months, which will require an extensive public comment time and may delay the adoption by additional months. The Town Board does not find it possible now to adopt a BESS code where the zoning update is still being formulated. The BESS code is an integral part of the Zoning Code for the Town. The zoning update, in conjunction with the Town's Comprehensive Plan and other applicable town laws that will affect the BESS facilities, require guidance from the NYS Fire Code as well as the Towns Task Force. The timeline for the Zoning Update, due to circumstances beyond the Towns control, will be extended considerably. A one (1) year moratorium was enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as Local Law 8-2023, on January 31, 2023, with an effective date of April 11, 2023. The one (1) year moratorium was further extended by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as Local Law 2024-6 with an effective date of April 3, 2024. Further extension was adopted by Local Law 2025-4 effective April 22, 2025 and the current moratorium is set to expire on April 22, 2026. The moratorium as originally enacted, extended, and still intended to provide sufficient time for the Town to 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. The Town Board finds it necessary to extend the moratorium already in effect, the terms of which remain unchanged and are set forth below. This action is necessary in order to protect the character,public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Town of Southold. IL ENACTMENT OF A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM Until twelve (12)months from the effective date of this Local Law, after which this Local Law shall lapse and be without further force and effect and subject to any other Local Law adopted by the Town Board during the twelve (12) month period, no agency,board,board officer or employee of the Town of Southold including, but not limited to, the Town Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Trustees, the Planning Board, or the Building Inspector(s), issuing any building permit pursuant to any provision of the Southold Town Code, shall issue, cause to be issued or allow to be issued any approval, special exception, variance, site plan, building permit, subdivision, or permit for any use identified as a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility. III. EXCLUSIONS This Local Law shall not apply: 1) To any person or entity who/which has,prior to the effective date of this Local Law, obtained all permits required for such a facility and, relying upon such permission,has undertaken significant development of such facility. 2) To any application by a municipal corporation or special district or fire district IV. AUTHORITY TO SUPERSEDE To the extent and degree any provisions of this Local Law are construed as inconsistent with the provisions of Town Law, this Local Law is intended,pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, to supersede any said inconsistent authority. V. VARIANCE TO THIS MORATORIUM Any person or entity suffering unnecessary hardship as that term is used and construed in Town Law section 267-b (2)(b),by reason of the enactment and continuance of this moratorium may apply to the Town Board for a variance excepting the proposed use from the temporary moratorium and allowing issuance of a permit all in accordance with the provisions of the Southold Town Code. VI. 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 impair or invalidate the remainder of this Local Law. VII. EFFECTIVE DATE This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. 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. 2026-210 PH 3/10/26 @ 6:00 PM Southold Ventures Open Space Acquistion RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) of the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m., Peconic Community Center Auditorium, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic, New York as the time and place for a public hearing for the purchase of property from Southold Ventures Inc. Said property is identified as SCTM#1000-44.-3-4.3. The total area of the property is 54.13± acres. The address of the property is 2955 Albertson Lane in Greenport. The property is located on the westerly side of Albertson Lane and extends to the southerly side of County Road 48, the northerly side of Colony Road, and the easterly side of Bayview Avenue. The property is located within the R-80 Zoning District. The property is adjacent to 324.59 acres of open space owned by the County of Suffolk and Town of Southold. The proposed acquisition is for the Town of Southold, in a joint 50%150%partnership with the County of Suffolk, to acquire fee title to the entire 54.13❑-acre property for open space preservation. The exact area of the purchase is subject to survey. The purchase price for the entire 54.13❑ acre parcel is $120,000 (one hundred twenty-thousand dollars)per acre, estimated at $6,495,600 (six million four hundred ninety-five thousand six hundred dollars). The purchase price will be adjusted at time of closing based on the final surveyed acreage. The purchase will be funded by the Town's Community Preservation Fund and the County of Suffolk in a 50%/50%partnership, which will include the purchase price and any related acquisition costs associated with the purchase of this property. The property is listed on the Town's Community Preservation Project Plan as property that should be acquired for the establishment of parks, nature preserves, or recreation areas; preservation of open space; preservation of fresh and saltwater marshes or other wetlands; and establishment of wildlife refuges for the purposes of maintaining native animal species diversity, including the protection of habitat essential to the recovery of rare, threatened or endangered species. The purpose of this acquisition is for open space, passive recreational purposes, wetland protection, and natural habitat protection. Proposed uses of the property may include the establishment of a nature preserve and/or passive recreational area with trails and limited parking for access purposes, all subject to a management plan that will be developed for the property. The Land Preservation Coordinator has reviewed the acquisition in accordance with Chapter 117 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of Southold. Sanitary Flow Credits may be available for transfer from the property upon the purchase of the property. The County of Suffolk will determine if Sanitary Flow Credits (a/k/a County Workforce Housing Development Rights) are available, and if so, the number of Sanitary Flow Credits available from the property. Any available Sanitary Flow Credits will be divided between the County and the Town in accordance with the 50%/50%joint partnership percentage. The transfer of Sanitary Flow Credits will not be finalized, and shall not occur, until the County/Town closes on the property, and the Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer into the Town Sanitary Flow Credit Bank. FURTHER NOTICE is hereby given that a more detailed description of the above-mentioned parcel of land is on file in the Land Preservation Department, Southold Town Hall Annex, 54375 Route 25, Southold, New York, and may be examined by any interested person during business hours. 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. 2026-211 Enact Chapter 71 Agricultural Advisory Committee WHEREAS there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, on the 13th day of January, 2026, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in relation to an Amendment 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 an Amendment to Chapter 71 Agricultural Advisory Committee," which reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 2 of 2026 A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 71 Agricultural Advisory Committee," BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows: L Purpose. The Purpose of the amendment is to amend Chapter 71 Agricultural Advisory Committee. II. Amendment- The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined words as follows: § 71-1. Purpose The purpose of this Agricultural Advisory Committee is to: A. Recognize the importance of agriculture,including aquaculture and mariculture operations, and its industry as both a vital economic driver of the local economy and a mode of land use that provides the Town of Southold with both its rural and rustic character and maritime culture. C. Provide for the most beneficial relationship between the use of town waterways, lands, buildings, aquacultural 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 and aquacultural industries on the short and long term impacts of a variety of matters and questions considered by these groups. § 71-3. Composition; membership; terms of office; removal. A. The Committee shall be composed of up to eleven tee-members appointed by the Town Board. All members must be who afv residents and eFS/0PeFa40FS of bona fia-e satisfy at least one of the following criteria: (1) Up to seven (7) members shall be active owners or operators of bona fide land- based agricultural farm operations within the Town of Southold. (2) Up to two (2) members shall be residents with substantial and proven experience in the agricultural or aquacultural/maricultural industry. (3) Up to two (2) members shall be otherwise qualified to represent the interests of these industries, as determined by the Town Board. § 71-4. Powers and duties. The Agricultural Advisory Committee shall: 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, includinu aquaculture and mariculture operations and industries in the Town of Southold. E. Review local, county, state, and federal legislation affecting the agricultural including aquaculture and mariculture operations and industries and report their effect to the Town Board. 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. 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 E-rupski, Jr. VII. Public Hearings PH- 2/26/26 at 6:00 P.M. - Ch. 71, Agricultural Advisory Committee Jill first/ Brian Second VIII.Open Public Discussion Open Discussion on any Given Topic Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk