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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-03/10/2026 Denis Noncarrow Town Hall, 53095 Main Road C�� q�j 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 March 10, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Southold Recreation Center, Peconic,NY 11956. 1. Call to Order Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names Councilman Brian Mealy Councilwoman Jill Doherty Justice Kate Stevens Councilwoman Anne Smith Councilwoman Alexa Suess Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. Il. Reports ZBA Monthly Report February 2026 Town Clerk Monthly Report -February 2026 III. Public Notices IV. Communications V. Discussion Open Discussion on any Agenda Item VI. Resolutions 2026-212 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated March 10, 2026. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-213 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, March 24, 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 (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-214 2026 Budget Modification - CDBG RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 Community Development Fund budget as follows: Increase Revenues: CDO-427450 Year 50 $30,000 Total $30,000 Increase Appropriations: CD8676-5P5008 Year 50 CAST $25,000 CD8676-5P5010 Year 50 Maureen's Haven $5,000 Total $30,000 Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-215 Cutchogue-New Suffolk Library Summer Kick-off RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Cutchogue-New Suffolk Free Library to hold its Summer Kick-off, on the Cutchogue Village Green, Cutchogue, New York, on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 from 5:OOPM to 7:00 PM,provided they comply with all the conditions of the Town's Policy for Special Events on Town Properties. All fees, with the exception of the clean-up deposit, shall be waived. The applicant should reach out to Police Chief Grattan as soon as possible. This approval is for this event only as the Town Board is reviewing special events. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-216 CAST Mightly North Fork Triathlon RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission for CAST to hold the "26th Annual Mighty North Fork Triathlon", at Cedar Beach Park, Southold,New York, on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 6:OOAM and will be finished by 10:00AM using the following roads: Cedar Beach Road, Paradise Point Road, Bayview Road North, Anchor Lane, Pine Neck Road, Jacobs Lane and Main Bayview Road. Chief Grattan to be met with as soon as possible. This approval is for this event only and is provided that they comply with the Town of Southold' s Policy for Special events on Town Properties. An insurance certificate was supplied to the Clerks office. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor lrupski, Jr. 2026-217 4th of July Parade 2026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Southold Village Merchants and the Southold American Legion for their Annual 4th of July Parade in Southold, on Saturday, July 4, 2026,beginning at 12:00 noon from Boisseau Avenue along Route 25 to Tuckers Lane, ending at Rail Road tracks. Approval is provided they closely adhere to the Town's policy regarding Special Events. All fees associated with this event have been waived with the exception of the clean-up deposit. The organizer is in contact with Chief Grattan at this time. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-218 Amend Resolution 2026-162 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution Number 2026-162 to read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants a leave of absence for up to 12 weeks to Employee#7626 effective March 11, 2026 pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-219 Agreement between Town of Southold and Park Place Technologies, LLC RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the agreement between the Town of Southold and Park Place Technologies, LLC for the service, maintenance and repair of town servers and related equipment covering the period May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, in accordance with the Quote dated February 27, 2026; Quote 1003824-1, Agreement USA-116165-002; for the sum not to exceed$15,699.12; to be paid out of line A.1680.4.400.350; subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-220 2026 State Aid Youth Bureau Agreement with the County of Suffolk-$17,464.00 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute the 2026 State Aid Youth Bureau Agreement and related documents with the County of Suffolk in the amount of$17,464.00 for the term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-221 2026 Southold Town Youth Services Agreement with the County of Suffolk- $9,456.00 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute the 2026 Southold Town Youth Services Agreement and related documents with the County of Suffolk in the amount of$9,456.00 for the term January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-222 Payment of Claim- M. Thilberg RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the payment of Two Thousand One Hundred Eighty Three Dollars and Twenty-Seven Cents ($2,183.27) to Marissa Thilberg for damage to property arising out of an incident that occurred on February 27, 2026, subject to the execution of a General Release and Town Attorney review. Payment to be issued from budget line—CS.1910.4.300.800 (Claims). Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-223 Southold CSE Home Maintenance/Repair Program RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the Home Maintenance/Repair Program Agreement between the County of Suffolk Office for the Aging and the Town of Southold, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with an option, to be exercised at the County's discretion, to June 30, 2027, on the same terms and conditions herein; to provide the elderly in need with the required labor for minor repairs and renovation assistance to remediate or upgrade substandard, unsuitable or unsafe housing, including,but not limited to handicapped accessible and crime prevention modifications, as identified in Contract IFMS No. 00000016468; 001-6777/JKD1-4980-95285, with service levels as indicated, with a maximum reimbursement to the Contractor from the County not to exceed $45,000.00, at no cost to the Town, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-224 Acting Department Head- Town Attorney's Office RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Benjamin F. Johnson, Esq. to act as Department Head for the Town Attorney's office, effective March 10, 2026, until the Town Attorney position is filled. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-225 Summer Intern - Southold Town Attorney's Office RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Zachary Hinsch as an intern in the Southold Town Attorney's Office effective June 29, 2026, to serve in this capacity without compensation. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-226 Appoint Seasonal Police Officer RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints JohnCarl Petretti to the position of Seasonal Police Officer for the time period 4/13/26-9/20/26 at a rate of$25.11 per hour. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-227 Appoint Gus Klavas Park Maintenance Crew Leader RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Gus Klavas to the position of a full-time Park Maintenance Crew Leader for the Department of Public Works, effective March 19, 2026 at a rate of$37.9143 per hour. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-228 Administrative Vacation Time WHEREAS, the Town of Southold Administrative Employee Handbook provides for certain benefits to administrative employees, including vacation time off; and WHEREAS, the benefit provides that unused vacation time in excess of 12 days will be paid out, unless a resolution is adopted by the Town Board to authorize the carry-over of such days; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a carry-over of excess vacation days for Employee 5468. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-229 Administrative Vacation Time WHEREAS, the Town of Southold Administrative Employee Handbook provides for certain benefits to administrative employees, including vacation time off, and WHEREAS, the benefit provides that unused vacation time in excess of 12 days will be paid out, unless a resolution is adopted by the Town Board to authorize the carry-over of such days; now therefore be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a carry-over of excess vacation days for Employee 5086. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-230 Terminate Employment-Employee#6924 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby terminates the employment of employee # 6924 effective March 5, 2026. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-231 Approve Resolution Number 2026-024 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2025-024 of the Fishers Island Ferry District, adopted March 2, 2026, which reads as follows: WHEREAS Employee Nicholas Langan, has resigned from his position as Full-Time Deckhand(FIFD) effective February 19, 2026, and wishes to remain with FIFD as Part- Time Deckhand. His pay rate remains the same. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners accepts the change of status for employee Nicholas Langan with effect February 19, 2026, from full-time to part- time. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-232 Approve Resolution Number 2026-025 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2025-025 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted March 2, 2026 which reads as follows: WHEREAS the Ferry District requires additional Deckhands (FIFD);Therefore it is RESOLVED to appoint, with effect March 12, 2026, Mark Chanski as a part-time Senior Deckhand at a rate of$25.00 per hour. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-233 Approve Resolution Number 2026-026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves Resolution Number 2026-026 of the Fishers Island Ferry District adopted March 2, 2026 which reads as follows: THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED to increase their wages and salaries as listed with effect March 5, 2026: ST Pay Hire Rate ST Rate % EE# Status Date Current Proposed Increase 15254 PT 06/05/24 17.87 18.50 3.53% 15814 PT 04/04/21 19.79 20.28 2.50% 16466 PT 09/15/15 20.50 21.00 2.44% 38461 FT 07/01/20 22.07 24.00 8.74% 31600 PT 04/18/12 17.82 18.50 3.82% 32701 PT 10/29/15 23.92 24.52 2.51% 34011 PT 05/02/22 18.66 19.00 1.83% 34899 FT 08/06/13 37.78 38.72 2.50% 38054 PT 10/08/01 18.85 21.00 11.40% 38115 FT 06/21/01 42.36 44.50 5.06% 40175 FT 04/10/24 20.50 24.00 17.09% 40198 PT 04/17/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 40949 PT 06/18/20 24.31 24.95 2.63% 40949 PT 06/18/20 33.10 33.92 2.48% 40967 FT 09/08/22 34.44 36.02 4.60% 41786 PT 06/08/22 29.79 31.00 4.06% 41786 PT 06/08/22 23.11 24.27 5.02% 44205 FT 05/19/21 19.80 20.30 2.50% 45577 PT 02/20/18 28.27 29.03 2.69% 45577 PT 02/20/18 22.47 23.03 2.49% 46717 PT 06/14/22 18.96 20.00 5.50% 46831 PT 05/08/24 16.81 17.50 4.10% 47453 PT 03/13/24 19.71 20.20 2.49% 48246 PT 04/23/19 19.23 20.28 5.46% 57642 FT 07/12/94 43.57 44.65 2.48% 57702 FT 06/06/18 26.86 27.50 2.39% 57915 PT 10/09/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 58523 PT 05/01/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 58676 FT 06/24/97 43.34 44.00 1.53% 62812 PT 09/09/13 38.36 39.31 2.48% 62959 PT 06/12/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 64244 PT 09/07/21 19.23 19.71 2.50% 66110 FT 03/04/02 47.52 49.89 4.99% 76874 PT 05/22/24 16.81 17.50 4.11% 78039 PT 05/29/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 78418 PT 05/22/24 18.32 20.00 9.17% 79177 PT 01/27/25 23.11 23.68 2.47% 79935 PT 06/16/22 19.23 19.50 1.41% 81292 PT 05/01/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 81340 PT 04/17/25 17.43 18.31 5.05% 83357 FT 05/05/15 28.14 29.50 4.84% 14021 FT 03/15/17 64,272.00 4.00% 25986 FT 02/01/17 166,920.00 4.00% 40842 FT 10/25/12 123,913.06 4.00% 57692 FT 09/09/21 95,255.68 4.00% 60744 FT 11/30/20 94,445.56 4.00% Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-234 Ratification of Fishers Island Ferry District Resolutions -March 2, 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 March 2, 2026, as follows: 2026-023 Warrant Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-235 Attend Seminar-DPW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Craig Jobes to attend a seminar on Invasive Species Management for the dates of March 19th-21 st. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget (A1620.547225-Meetings and Seminars and A1620.547230-Travel Reimbursement). Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-236 Accept bid to repower 2020 SAFE boat RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of Albertson Marine, Inc. in the total amount of$71,348.00 to re-power a 2020 SAFE boat for the Police Department to be a legal charge to H3130-523360. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-237 Service Contract with Hoffman Equipment Company, Inc. RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Attorney's Office to execute a service contract with Hoffman Equipment Company, Inc. as of March 5, 2026 authorizing the delivery of a loaner payloader for the Department of Solid Waste for the duration of the Volvo repair at no cost to the Town for warranty service. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-238 Advertise for Asbestos Abatement of the Town Hall Annex Bank Area RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for the removal of asbestos from the Town Hall Annex Bank Area. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-239 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 $39,065 Total: $39,065 To: A.1680.4.400.250 Network & Systems $39,065 Consultant Total: $39,065 Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-240 Amend Resolution 2026-129 - 2025 Budget Modification - Capital RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends Resolution Number 2026-129 to read as follows: 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 2025 2 U 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: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-241 Colleta Stipulation of Agreement RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the Stipulation of Settlement in connection with the litigation case entitled Anthony Colletta and Joanne Colletta against Town of Southold and Southold Zoning Board of Appeals Index#627269/2025, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-242 Appoint a student member of the Conservation Advisory Council RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Phoebe Faint as a student member of the Conservation Advisory Council, effective immediately. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-243 Stipulations of Settlement- Lazos RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ratifies and approves the Stipulations of Settlement in connection with the litigation cases entitled In the Matter of Christopher Lazos and Marissa Lazos against Town of Southold Board of Trustees, Index#620117-2024 and In the Matter of Christopher Lazos and Marissa Lazos against Southold Town Board in its Capacity as the Southold Town Coastal Erosion Hazard Board of Review, Index#627526 - 2024, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor I,.'-upski, Jr. 2026-244 PH 4/21 6:00 pm-A Local Law- Chapter 280 Accessory Apartments RESOLVED that there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County,New York, on the 1 Oth day of March, 2026, a Local Law entitled"A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, Accessory Apartments" and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold will hold a public hearing on the aforesaid Local Law at the Peconic Community Center Auditorium, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic, New York on the 21sr day of April, 2026 at 6 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 Chapter 280, Zoning,Accessory Apartments" which reads as follows: LOCAL LAW NO. 2026 A Local Law entitled, "A Local Law in relation to an Amendment to Chapter 280, Zoning, Accessory Apartments" BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southold as follows: I. Purpose The Purpose of the amendment is to update the Southold Town Code with regard to Accessory Apartments. H. Amendment The Southold Town Code is hereby amended by removing the struck through words and adding the underlined words as follows: 280-4 B. Definitions and usages. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings as herein defined. Any word or term not noted below shall be used with a meaning as defined in Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, unabridged (or latest edition). ACCESSORY APARTMENT An apartment created in a prvs fitlyexisting-one-family dwelling unit or detached accessory structure pursuant to § 280-13A(6) or § 280-13B(13). §280-13(A)(6) One accessory apartment in an-ex44iffg one-family dwelling, subject to the issuance of a rental permit in accordance with § 280-13D and the following requirements §280-13(B)(13) One accessory apartment in a lawf tily exists . detached accessory gage, ham,„ ^r "*^'""`tee building structure subject to the following requirements 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 Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-245 SEQRA Findings for the Southold Venture Property SCTM: 1000-44:3-4.3 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the loth day of March 2026, on the question of the purchase of fee title to property owned by Southold Ventures, Inc., for open space preservation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, said property is identified as SCTM#1000-44.-3-4.3. 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; and WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition is for the Town of Southold, in a joint 50%/50% 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; and WHEREAS, the purchase price for the 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; and WHEREAS,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; and WHEREAS, the purchase of this property is in conformance with the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code of the Town of Southold; and WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review) of the Town Code and the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the LWRP Coordinator has determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP; and WHEREAS, as per Chapter 117 (Transfer of Development Rights) of the Code of the Town of Southold, the Land Preservation Coordinator and the Town Board have reviewed the acquisition and have determined that Sanitary Flow Credits may be available upon the acquisition 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 the Sanitary Flow Credits allotted to the Town will not be finalized, and shall not occur, until the County/Town acquires title to the property, and the Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer into the Town Sanitary Flow Credit Bank; and WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has reviewed the application for the acquisition and recommends that the Town Board acquires the property; and WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of Southold purchase fee title to the subject property for the purposes of the preservation of open space, passive recreation, and wetland protection, and natural habitat protection; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold classifies this action as an Unlisted Action pursuant to the SEQRA Rules and Regulations, 6NYCRR 617.1 et. Seq.; and, WHEREAS, the Town of Southold is the only involved agency pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations; and, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold accepted the Short Environmental Form for this project that is attached hereto; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby finds no significant impact on the environment and declares a negative declaration pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations for this action; and, be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby enter into a joint 50%/50% partnership with the County of Suffolk to purchase fee title to the property owned by Southold Ventures, Inc., identified as 2955 Albertson Lane, Greenport, SCTM #1000-44.-3-4.3, for open space preservation. The purchase price for the 54.13f-acre parcel, subject to survey,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) and subject to a final survey. 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 proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review) of the Town Code, and the LWRP Coordinator and the Town Board have determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP. 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 allotted to the Town will not be finalized, and shall not occur, until the County and Town close on the property and the Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer into the Town Sanitary Flow Credit Bank. Vote to be taken at the 3/24/2026 Town Board Meeting VII. Public Hearings PH- 2/10/26 at 6:00 P.M. - Ch. 280,Wireless Communication "Pales PH- 3/10/26 at 6:00 P.M. - Ch. 185 & Ch. 17 - Open Space Acquisition, Southold Ventures Inc. SCTM 1000-44:3-4.3 Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Jill Doherty Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. Closed hearing VIII.Open Public Discussion Open Discussion on any given topic Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk