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Home My WebLink AboutTB-04/07/2026 Denis Noncarrow Town Hall, 53095 Main Road Town Clerk PO Box 1179 Southold, NY 11971 Registrar of Vital Statisticslp Fax (631) 765-6145 Marriage Officer Telephone: Records Management Officer southoldtown.northfork.net Freedom of Information Officer Office of the Town Clerk Southold Town Board Regular Meeting April 7, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Peconic Community Center Auditorium, 1170 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY 11958. I. 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. IL Reports Town Clerk Reports -March 2026 Monthly Report -Jan-Mar 2026 Quarterly Report ZBA Monthly report March 2026 111. Public Notices Liquor License Application MJJ Pizza LLC /Roma Pizza 31455 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935 IV. Communications V. Discussion Open Discussion on any Agenda Item VI. Resolutions 2026-293 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated April 7, 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. 2026-294 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, April 21, 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. 2026-295 Amend Resolution 2026-264 - Special Event 2026-1 Bedell Cellars RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold Amends Resolution 2026-264 and hereby grants permission to Bedell Cellars to hold Special Events 2026-1 at the Bedell Cellars, located at 36225 Main Road, Southold,New York as applied for in Application BC-la and BClb-z and a-e to host Weddings on 5/16, 5/23, 5/29, 5/30, 6/6, 6/12, 6/13, 6/20, 6/26, 6/27, 6/28, 7/11, 7/18, 7/26, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29, 9/4, 9/5, 9/11, 9/18, 9/19, 9/25,9/26, 10/2, 10/3, 10/9 and 10/10, 2026 from 4:OOPM to 10:00 PM,provided they adhere to all conditions on the application and permit and the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. All parking must be contained on site. 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: 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. 2026-296 Amend resolution 2026-35 - Payment of Dues RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby amends resolution 2026-35, adopted at the January 2, 2026 Organization meeting to read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the town of Southold hereby approves the payment of 2026 Suffolk County, New York State and other related association dues for elected and appointed officials, and expenses incurred by these Southold Town elected and appointed officials with respect to said associations: American Planning Association New York State Association of Towns New York State Association of Large Towns New York State Planning Federation New York State Association of Conservation Commissions East End Supervisor's & Mayor's Association Suffolk County Supervisor's Association New York State Supervisor's & County Legislator's Association Nassau-Suffolk Town Clerk's Association New York State Town Clerk's Association New York State Association of Local Government Record Officers International Institute Municipal Clerks ARMA International, Association for Information Management Professionals New York State Town Attorneys Association Suffolk County Town Attorneys Association New York State Unified Court System Office of Court Administration New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Government Finance Officers Association of the US and Canada American Institute of Certified Public Accountants New York State Bar Association Suffolk County Bar Association New York State Assessor's Association Suffolk County Assessor's Association New York State Association of Tax Receivers and Collectors Suffolk County Tax Receiver's Association Suffolk County Superintendent of Highways Association New York State Magistrate's Association Suffolk County Magistrate's Association Nassau-Suffolk Court Clerk's Association Long Island Association of Municipal Comptrollers New York State Government Finance Officer's Association, Inc. New York State Chiefs of Police Association International Chiefs of Police Association Suffolk County Chiefs of Police Association Suffolk County Police Conference Solid Waste Association of North America—National Chapter Solid Waste Association of North America—New York Chapter Long Island Sanitation Officials Association New York State Association for Solid Waste Management New York State Association for Recycling New York State Product Stewardship Council Association of Public Historians of New York State (APHNYS) New York State Association of Municipal Purchasing Officials (NYSAMPO) Motion By: Justice Stevens 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. 2026-297 Youth Bureau Committee Resignations—Duffin & Garcia RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignations of Robert Duffin and Kimberly Garcia from the Youth Bureau effective immediately. 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. 2026-298 Housing Advisory Board WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the Town Board of the Town of Southold, by Resolution No. 636-2022, adopted a local law amending Town Code Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) to establish a Community Housing Fund, to be funded by a 0.5% supplemental real estate transfer tax; and WHEREAS, said local law was adopted after a mandatory referendum at the general election held on November 8, 2022; and WHEREAS, on September 6, 2022, the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorized and directed the establishment of a Housing Advisory Board; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints, with the stated term limits, to serve on the Advisory Board, without compensation: Required Representation per Name Organization/Association Term Town Law Section 64-k(6) Expires A Representative of Southold John Stype Community Housing April 7th, Town Advisory Board(CRAB) 2028 Chair A Representative of Southold Mark A Southold Town April 7th, Town Levine Resident 2027 A Representative of a Local Erica Community Action April 7th, Housing Advocacy or Human Steindl Southold Town(CAST) 2028 Services Organization A Representative of a Local Tanya North Fork Housing April 7th, Housing Advocacy or Human Palmore Alliance 2027 Services Organization A Representative of a Local Diana Greenport Village April 7th, Housing Advocacy or Human Gordon Affordable and Workforce 2028 Services Organization Housing Committee A Representative of the William JP Morgan Securities April 7th, Banking Industry Araneo 2027 A Representative of the Scott North Fork Woodworks April 7th, Construction Industry Edgett 2028 A representative of Greenport Lori Cohen Resident of Greenport April 7th, Village Village 2027 A representative of Fishers Beth Fishers Island Resident April 7th, Island Cashel 2028 A representative of the Real Erin Kaelin Signature-Premier April 7th, Estate Industry Properties 2027 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 I,.'-upski, Jr. 2026-299 Acknowledge Retirement of Greg Schlachter WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on March 30, 2026 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Greg Schlachter effective April 2, 2026 now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of Greg Schlachter from the position of Automotive Mechanic III for the Highway Department, effective April 2, 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. 2026-300 Police Department 2026 Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Sergeant John Helf and Sergeant Gregory Simmons to attend the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association Supervisory Leadership Institute to be held in Nassau County from April 20th, 2026 through April 24th, 2026. There are no related fees to attend this training. 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. 2026-301 RFP for Youngs Ave Housing Parcel RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Community Development and Housing Department to prepare a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Youngs Avenue Community Housing Parcel in Southold(SCTM No. 1000- 55.-5-17), subject to review and approval by the Town Attorney; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized and directed to advertise the RFP upon its completion. 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. 2026-302 Ratification of Fishers Island Ferry District Resolutions—March 30, 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 30, 2026, as follows: 2026-036 Warrant 2026-037 Budget Modification - $1,000.00 2026-038 PVA Conference 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. 2026-303 Authorize Part Time Mini Bus Driver to work Temporary Full Time RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Part-Time Mini Bus Driver Gregory Standish to work temporary full-time, effective March 30, 2026 until approximately May 8, 2026; rate of pay at existing rate of$21.52 per hour. 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. 2026-304 Lester Baylinson -Hudson Valley CEO Educational Conference RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Lester Baylinson to attend the Hudson Valley CEO Educational Conference to be held in New Paltz,New York, from April 21-23, 2026. All eligible lodging, meal and registration fees to be a legal charge to B 1420 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. 2026-305 Appoint Benjamin Johnson to Town Attorney RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Benjamin Johnson to the position of Town Attorney effective April 9, 2026 through December 31, 2026 at a rate of$150,000 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. 2026-306 Contract with Relay Communications Center, Inc. RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a contract with Relay Communications Center, Inc. for use of its FCC licensed radio frequencies, Radio Common Carrier paging and two- way radio channel service for one (1)year, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, invoice number 777-22157 for a total cost of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-One ($7,831.00) Dollars, subject to the approval by the Town Attorney, funded from budget line A3020-546305. 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. 2026-307 Orient Fire Department Memorial Day Parade RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Orient Fire Department to hold its Annual Memorial Day Parade in Orient on Monday, May 25th, 2026 beginning at 7:00 AM. The parade will begin at the Orient Firehouse and take Tabor Road to Orchard Street to Navy Street to Village Lane to Main Road and back to the Firehouse,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. Applicant to contact Chief Grattan as soon as possible for traffic control. The Chief will determine road usage as needed. 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. 2026-308 Laurel Links Country Club Fireworks RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the issuance of a Fireworks Permit by the Town Clerk to Santore's Fireworks on behalf of the Laurel Links Country Club, for a fireworks display on Friday,July 3, 2026, at 9:15 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 9:15 PM) at 6400 Main Road, Laurel,New York, subject to the applicant's compliance with any conditions and requirements of the Town of Southold's policy regarding the issuance of fireworks permits. The applicant is required to notify Mattituck Fire Department. 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. 2026-309 Fireworks and BBQ permit for North Fork Country Club RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the issuance of a Fireworks Permit by the Town Clerk to Santore's Fireworks on behalf of the North Fork Country Club, for a fireworks display on Sunday,July 5th, 2026 at 9:15 PM at 26342 Main Road, Cutchogue,New York and subject to the applicant's compliance with any conditions and requirements of the Town of Southold policy regarding the issuance of fireworks permits. The applicant is required to notify Cutchogue Fire Department and owners of horses across the street from the country club. All special events are being evaluated by the Town Board at this time. 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. 2026-310 Annual Boy Scout Car Show RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Boy Scout Troop 6 to hold its Annual Car Show, setting up Friday, September 4th, 2026 at 5 PM. The event will be held on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 from 7 AM to 5 PM and will be taken down on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 by 5 PM. The event will be held at the Peconic Lane Community Center field, Peconic Lane, Peconic, provided they file with the Town Clerk a Two Million Dollar Certificate of Insurance naming the Town of Southold as an additional insured and comply with all the provisions of the Town's Special Permit Policy. This application is for outside use only. All fees associated with this approval shall be waived, with the exception of the clean-up deposit. 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. 2026-311 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 #0498 effective January 30, 2026 pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act. Motion By: Justice Stevens 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. 2026-312 Approves a Leave of Absence-Employee # 0498 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves a leave of absence to employee # 0498 effective April 27, 2026 through approximately May 11, 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. 2026-313 Police Department 2026 Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Lt. Robert Haase and Sergeant Alex Chenche to attend the Mass Casualty Incident Management Workshop from April 25th, 2026 through April 26, 2026 in Melville, NY. There are no related expenses related to this training. 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. 2026-314 2026 Budget Modification - Capital(Highway) WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold approved the 2026 Capital Plan, which included various appropriations, WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold wishes to amend the revenue source of certain projects and fund capital projects to purchase a dump truck and snow fighting truck for the Highway Department, 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 Highway Fund and Capital Budgets as follows: Increase Revenues: DBO-459900 Appropriated Fund Balance $575,000 Total $575,000 Increase Appropriations: DB9950-590100 Interfund Transfers, Transer $575,000 to Capital Total $575,000 Capital Project Name: Highway Dump Truck Financing Method: Transfer from the Highway Fund Increase Revenues: HO-450398 Interfund Transfers, Highway $300,000 Equipment Total $300,000 Increase Expenditures: H5130-522120 Dump Trucks $300,000 Total $300,000 Capital Project Name: Highway Plow Truck Financing Method: Transfer from the Highway Fund Increase Revenues: HO-450398 Interfund Transfers, Highway $275,000 Equipment Total $275,000 Increase Expenditures: H5130-522130 Plow Trucks $275,000 Total $275,000 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. 2026-315 Authorization for Councilwoman Anne Smith to execute documents pertaining to the Department of Solid Waste RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Councilwoman Anne Smith to execute all documents pertaining to the Solid Waste Department in the absence of the Deputy Supervisor, effective April 7, 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 Krupski, Jr. 2026-316 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 Trustee Eric Sepenoski 6 1/l/26-12/31/28 N 10.0833 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 7th day of April 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 7th day of April, 2026 SEAL Denis Noncarrow Town Clerk Town of Southold 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 Irupski, Jr. 2026-317 Refund-Disposal and/or Parking Permit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund to the following for the purchase of disposal and/or parking permits: Patrick Perrella 530 N Parish Dr PO Box 1608 $20.00-2nd Disposal Permit Southold, NY 11971 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. 2026-318 2026 Spring Program Instructors Recreation Resolved that the Town Board of the Town of Southold authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski Jr., to execute an agreement with the following individuals and businesses for the Spring 2026 Recreation programs, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney. Funding for the instructors listed below has been budgeted for in the Recreation Department's 2026 instructor line A7020-544610. Grace Rowan (Senior Bootcamp, Walk Strong) $40/hour Terry Barrett (Line Dancing) $75/person Steven Schwab (Chair Yoga Mon/Wed, Basic Yoga $40/hour Mon/Wed) Alan Stewart (Tai Chi, Tabata, Kickboxing Fitness) $30/hour Rachel Thomas (Zumba Gold, Morning Stretch) $35/hour Henry Pesce (Pickleball) $45/hour Victoria Kind-Carr(Core Foundations) $35/hour JoAnne Vitiello (Spring Break Zumba, Zumba, $30/hour Zumbini) Kerri Zablotny (Little Scholars) $40/hour Alice Jones (Crochet) $30/hour Kevin McGough (Adult Basketball) $30/hour 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. 2026-319 Service Agreement/Order Form between the Town of Southold and Optimum Business RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a Service Agreement/Order Form between the Town of Southold and Optimum Business for the upgrade of the Optimum connections at the Peconic Community Center and the Town of Southold Human Resource Center, for a total of$260.00, consisting of a one-time installation charge of$200.00 and a monthly recurring charge of$60.00, funded from budget line A1680-542150, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. 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. 2026-320 Application to LI Forward Housing Program RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Community Development Project Supervisor to prepare and submit an application to the Long Island Forward Housing Program for funding related to the Youngs Avenue Community Housing parcel in Southold (SCTM No. 1000-55.-5-17), and further authorizes the Supervisor, or his or her designee, to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate this resolution. 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. 2026-321 SEQRA for Fishers Island Dock repairs RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby finds that the proposed in-kind replacement of the Fishers Island Ferry Ramp is classified as a Type I1 Action pursuant to SEQRA Rules and Regulations, 6 NYCRR Section 617.5, and is not subject to review under SEQRA. 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 Is'-rupski, Jr. 2026-322 Inter-Municipal Agreement RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute an Inter-Municipal Agreement with the Village of Greenport regarding the offloading of effluent waste from the Town's Pump-Out Boat at the Village of Greenport's Pump-Out Station at a cost of 0.55 cents per gallon, as well as the supply of Town Pump-Out Boat Services to the Village of Greenport during special events and times of emergency need when requested with waste fees waived during those times, during the period of May 16, 2026 through October 31, 2026, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney and funded from budget line A.8090-546255. 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. 2026-323 Accept Performance Bond for the Revegetation of Lot 3 of the Pederson Standard Subdivision RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the Performance Bond in the amount of$73,100, which is the cost of the approved revegetation plan for Lot 3 of the Pederson Standard Subdivision, SCTM#1000-21.-3-15.1, located at 305 Kat's Court, East Marion, as recommended by the Southold Town Planning Board, subject to the approval of 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. 2026-324 Clean Vessel Assistance Program 2026 O&M Grant Application RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute the 2026 Letter of Intent, Clean Vessel Assistance Program Operation & Maintenance Annual Grant application, Request for Reimbursement form, and any other accompanying documents between the Town of Southold and the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation in connection with the filing of a Clean Vessel Assistance Program, Operation & Maintenance Grant Program annual application for 2026 grant funds up to a maximum amount of$5,000.00 regarding the pump-out boat owned and operated by the Town of Southold, utilized for the Town, all in accordance with the approval of the Town Attorney and funding for budget lines A8090- 513100, A8090-523570, A8090-541505, A8090-541575, A8090-541905, A8090-546255, and A8090-546550. 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. 2026-325 Extend Agreement with NFAWL RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute an agreement extending the contract with the North Fork Animal Welfare League from March 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, at a rate of $24,801.75 per month, subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, budget line A3510- 540450. 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. 2026-326 Appoint Sofija Shashkina to Fill-In School Crossing Guard RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Sofija Shashkina to the position of a Fill In School Crossing Guard to fill in those posts due to illness or vacation effective April 13, 2026. Salary to be determined by the traffic post covered. 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. 2026-327 Letter to FIFD regarding new vessel RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. to execute a letter to the Fishers Island Ferry District regarding the proposed acquisition of a new ferry vessel. 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. 2026-328 Define Village Liaison Whereas, the Town of Southold received a request from the Village of Greenport seeking representation on specific committees; Whereas, to promote intergovernmental transparency and community benefit, the Town Board has established a policy regarding the appointment of a Village liaison to certain committees; Now, therefore, be it resolved that the following definition of a Village liaison is adopted: A liaison serves as a communication bridge to foster mutual understanding between the Southold Town Board and the Village of Greenport by participating in designated committees. The liaison shall be either a Greenport Village Trustee or a Village employee, appointed by resolution of the Greenport Village Trustees. The Village of Greenport will appoint a liaison to the following Southold Town committees: Economic Development, Police Advisory, Water Quality Committee, and Anti-Bias Task Force. The liaison is responsible for keeping the Greenport Village Trustees regularly informed of committee activities and is encouraged to participate in committee discussions; however, the liaison shall serve as a non-voting member. Once the Village of Greenport designates its liaison, the Southold Town Board will formally appoint the liaison annually at its organizational meeting. 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. 2026-329 Appoint Brandy Walker Automotive Equipment Operator-Fishers Island RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Brandy Walker to the position of an Automotive Equipment Operator for the Fishers Island Highway Department, effective April 16, 2026, at a rate of$28.4744 per hour. 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 Kmpski, Jr. 2026-330 Dissolve Committees RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby dissolves the following two (2) committees, subject to approval of the Town Attorney: Southold Town Dredging Advisory Committee Southold Town Stormwater Management Committee 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 lrupski, Jr. 2026-331 PH: 4/21/26 at 6:00 PM- Moffat Farm South, LLC; Moffa Farm Rabbit, LLC; and Moffat Farm Tiny, LLC RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) of the Town Code, the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby sets Tuesday,April 21, 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 purpose of adding a parcel owned by Moffat Farm Tiny LLC to the Town's Community Preservation Fund Eligible Parcel List and for the purpose of purchasing fee title to said parcel, together with parcels owned by Moffat Farm South LLC and Moffat Farm Rabbit LLC, for open space purposes. Said parcels are identified as SCTM #1000-55.-3-6.4 (Moffat Farm South LLC), SCTM#1000-55.-3-6.5 (Moffat Farm Rabbit LLC), and SCTM#1000-55.-3-7 (Moffat Farm Tiny LLC) (collectively, "Property"). The total area of the property is 34.81± acres. The address of the property is 48460 & 50100 County Route 48 in Southold. The property is in the R-80 Zoning District, fronts on the southeasterly side of County Route 48 in two locations, and extends to Long Creek. SCTM #1000-55.-3-7 (Moffat Farm Tiny LLC) is .47± acres and is important for the purpose of open space, wetland, and habitat protection, similar to the other parcels offered for purchase, which are on the current Eligible Parcel List. 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 34.81[]-acre property for open space preservation. The exact area of the purchase is subject to survey. The purchase price for the entire 34.81:]-acre property is $110,000 (one hundred ten thousand dollars)per acre, estimated at$3,829,100 (three million eight hundred twenty-nine thousand one hundred dollars). The purchase price will be adjusted at the 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%150%partnership, which will include the purchase price and any related acquisition costs associated with the purchase of this property. SCTM #1000-55.-3-7 is being added to the Community Preservation Project Plan Eligible Parcel List and acquired for the establishment of parks, nature preserves, or recreation areas; preservation of open space. SCTM#1000-55.-3-6.4 & 6.5 are currently listed on the Eligible Parcel List 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 preservation of undeveloped beach lands and shoreline at significant risk of flooding and sea level rise. The purpose of this acquisition is for open space,passive recreational purposes, wetland protection, shoreline protection, habitat protection, and protection of forested land. 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%150%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 regular business hours. 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. 2026-332 Development Rights Purchase/SEQRA- Pellegrini Holdings LLC, SCTM#: 1000-109.- 1-8.7 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the question of the purchase of a development rights easement on a certain parcel of property owned by Pellegrini Holdings, LLC on the 7th day of April 2026, at which time all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, said property is identified as part of SCTM #1000-109.-1-8.7. The address is 23005 Route 25, Cutchogue. The property is situated on the northerly side of Route 25 and is located within the Agricultural-Conservation (A-C) Zoning District; and WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition is for a development rights easement on part of the property, consisting of 30.00::L acres of the 35.921 acre parcel. At least 80,000 square feet of the 5.92±-acre development rights intact reserve area will remain linked to, and be prohibited from being subdivided from, the area subject to the easement area. The exact area of the acquisition is subject to a Town-provided survey acceptable to the Land Preservation Committee and the property owner; and WHEREAS, the easement will be acquired using Community Preservation Funds. The purchase price is $84,500.00 (eighty-four thousand, five hundred dollars)per buildable acre, estimated at $2,535,000.00 (two million, five hundred thirty-five thousand dollars) for the 30.00±-acre easement. The purchase price will be adjusted at time of closing based on final surveyed acreage determination,plus acquisition costs; and WHEREAS, the property is listed on the Town's Community Preservation Project Plan List of Eligible Parcels as property that should be preserved due to its agricultural value; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the development rights on this property conforms with the provisions of Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) and Chapter 70 (Agricultural Lands Preservation) of the Town Code, and WHEREAS, the proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review) of the Town Code and Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the LWRP Coordinator has recommended that this action is consistent with the LWRP; and WHEREAS, the Land Preservation Committee has reviewed the application for the acquisition, and recommends that the Town Board acquire the development rights easement; and WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of Southold purchase the development rights on this agricultural land; 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 elects to purchase a 30.00±-acre development rights easement on agricultural land owned by Pellegrini Holdings, LLC, identified as part of SCTM #1000-109.-1-8.7. The proposed action has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268 (Waterfront Consistency Review) of the Town Code and the LWRP and the Town Board has determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP. 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. 2026-333 Conservation Easement Acquisition- Jamal Manassah 2022 Revocable Trust & Estate of Raymond J. Kerester, SCTM # 1000-81.4-25 WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold held a public hearing on the 7th day of April 2026, on the question of the purchase of conservation easement for property owned by the Jamal Manassah 2022 Revocable Trust and Estate of Raymond J. Kerester for open space preservation pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 185 (Open Space Preservation) and Chapter 17 (Community Preservation Fund) 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#1000-81.-1-25. The total area of the property is 13.65± acres. The address of the property is 11535 North Bayview Road, Southold. The property is located on the corner formed by the easterly side of North Bayview Road and northerly side of Paradise Point Road and extends to Southold Bay. The property is located within the R-40 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 a conservation easement on the entire 13.65F-acre property; and WHEREAS, the purchase price for the entire 13.65± acre parcel is $265,000 (two hundred sixty-five thousand dollars)per acre, estimated at$3,617,250.00± (three million six hundred seventeen thousand two hundred fifty dollars). The purchase price will be adjusted at the 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, the purchase of the conservation easement is contingent on the simultaneous closing and conveyance of the underlying fee title to the Peconic Land Trust, Inc. The Peconic Land Trust, Inc., has agreed to provide public access to the property in the form of passive recreational trails; and WHEREAS, the property is listed on the Town's Community Preservation Project Plan Eligible Parcel List 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 preservation of undeveloped beach lands and shoreline at significant risk of flooding and sea level rise. 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 acquisition 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, Section 117-5, 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 closes on 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 acquire the property; and WHEREAS, the Town Board deems it in the best public interest that the Town of Southold purchase a conservation easement to the subject property for the purpose of the preservation of open space,passive recreational purposes, and wetland and shoreline 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 Fonn 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 elects to enter into a 50%/50%joint partnership between the Town of Southold and the County of Suffolk for the purchase of a conservation easement to the parcel identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as #1000-81.-1-25. The purchase price for the entire 13.65± acre parcel $265,000 per acre, estimated to be $3,617,250 and subject to survey, plus 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 has determined that this action is consistent with the LWRP. The Town Board has reviewed the acquisition and has determined that Sanitary Flow Credits may be available upon the acquisition of the property and that 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 closes on the property, and the Town Board passes a resolution allowing the transfer into the Town Sanitary Flow Credit Bank. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty 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. VIL Public Hearings PH: 4/7/26 at 6:00 PM— Ch. 17 & Ch. 70 -Pellegrini Holdings LLC Adopted Hearing Closed PH: 4/7/26 at 6:00 PM— Ch. 185 & Ch. 17 -Jamal Manassah 2022 Revoc. Trust/Estate of Raymond J. Kerester .A.dopted ..Illlf-�'11111..eari*ng closed. VIII.Open Public Discussion Open Discussion on Any Given Topic Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk