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Home My WebLink AboutTB-07/14/2026 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 (631) 765-1800 Records Management Officer www.southoldtownny.gov Freedom of Information Officer Office of the Town Clerk Southold Town Board Regular Meeting July 14, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Fishers Island Recreation Center, Fishers Island, NY. I. Call to Order 1:30 PM Meeting called to order on July 14, 2026, at the Fishers Island Recreation Center, Fishers Island,NY. Present Attendees Absent Attendee Names Councilman Brian Mealy Justice Kate Stevens Councilwoman Jill Doherty Councilwoman Anne Smith Councilwoman Alexa Suess Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr. II. Reports Town Clerk Reports -June 2026 Monthly -April-June 2026 Quarterly -Jan.-June 2026 Semi-Annual ZBA montly report June 2026 Trustees' monthly report June 2026 III. Public Notices IV. Communications V. Discussion VI. Resolutions 2026-598 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated July 14, 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 Kiupski, Jr. 2026-599 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the-PoVeo:flie G—A-m malty ron*or n„dito.;,,m' 1170 P06014io L-ane, Pecen Southold Town Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold,New York at 6:00 P.M. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted as Councilman None None Amended Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-600 Advertise for HRC positions RESOLVED that the Town Board of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for one (1) week for the following positions for the Seniors Services program at the Southold Town Human Resource Center: - Full-Time Mini Bus Driver (CDL) at a rate of$42,500 per year - Part-Time Mini Bus Driver (CDL) at an hourly rate of$21.52 for 17.5 hours per week - Part-Time Food Service Worker at an hourly rate of$17.92 for 17.5 hours per week 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. 2026-601 Oysterponds Historical Society Summer Benefit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Oysterponds Historical Society to hold its Summer Benefit at 1490 Village Lane, Orient, New York on Saturday, August 1 st, 2026 from 5PM to 7:30 PM,provided they follow all the conditions in the Town's Policy for Special Events. Failure to comply with the conditions will result in the forfeiture of the clean-up deposit and denial of future requests. All Town fees for this event are waived with the exception of the clean-up deposit. 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. 2026-602 Accept Resignation of Sonia Spar RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Sonia Spar from the position of Part-Time Community Service Worker(Spanish Speaking) for the Supervisor's Office effective close of business July 15, 2026. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilwoman Smith Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-603 Acknowledge Retirement of Donna Westermann WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on July 7, 2026 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Donna Westermann effective September 26, 2026. Now therefore be it; RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of Donna Westermann from the position of Office Assistant for the Zoning Board of Appeals, effective September 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. 2026-604 Amend Resolution 2026-557- New Date for Orient Harbor 4th of July Fireworks RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby Amends Resolution 2026-557 to read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the issuance of a Fireworks Permit by the Town Clerk to Grucci Fireworks on behalf of Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities, Inc. for a fireworks display on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 at 9:15PM (Rain date:Saturday, July 18th 2026 at 9:15PM) on a Barge off Orient Yacht Club, 2110 Village Lane, Orient,New York upon compliance with any conditions and requirements of the Town of Southold policy regarding the issuance of fireworks permits and compliance with New York State penal codes 270 and 405 and Chapter 56 of the New York State Fire Code. Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities, Inc. to Include an additional $500.00 clean-up deposit with this approval. This can be refunded after there is an approved clean-up of the Causeway and beach areas. Correct parking rules will need to be followed. All subject to the Town Attorney. The applicant is to notify Chief Grattan of Southold Town Police and the Orient Fire Department. 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. 2026-605 Rental Permit Refund—Donna Sledge RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund to the following applicant. The Building Department has requested a refund as the applicant has withdrawn their application for a rental permit. Donna Sledge Rental Permit $300.00 3550 Enclave Bay Drive Chattanooga, TN 37415 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. 2026-606 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-427701 Miscellaneous Revenue $13,365 Total: $13,365 Increase Appropriations: A3120-523395 Miscellaneous Police Equipment $13,365 Total: $13,365 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. 2026-607 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: A1620-511100 Regular Earnings $10,000 Total: $10,000 To: A1620-511200 Overtime Earnings $10,000 Total: $10,000 Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-608 Change Order#3 with LKMA- Highway Storage Barn Replacement Architectural & Engineering Services RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves Change Order #3 to the contract with L.K. McLean Associates for Architectural and Engineering Services for the replacement of the Highway Storage Barn in the net amount of$3,850.00, 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. 2026-609 Advertise for Construction Equipment Operator DSW RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for the Position of Construction Equipment Operator at the Southold Town Dept of Solid Waste. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (5) (0) (1) Adopted Councilman None Supervisor Mealy, Justice Albert J. Stevens, Krupski, Jr. Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess 2026-610 FIFD 7/6 Meeting Resolution Ratifications 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 July 6, 2026 meeting, as follows: FIFD RESOLUTION # 2026-072 Warrant 2026-073 Professional Services 2026-074 Airport Improvement 2026-075 Legal Airport Subrecipient#1 2026-076 Legal Airport Subrecipient#2 2026-077 Legal Airport Subrecipient#3 2026-078 Amend 2026-070 Budget Modification 2026-079 Budget Modification $5,500.00 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. 2026-611 Appoint William Ginley PT Court Officer RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints William Ginley to the position of PT Court Officer, not to exceed a maximum of eight (8)hours per week for Justice Court effective July 29, 2026, at a rate of$36.33 per hour. 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. 2026-612 Boat- Public Emergency under General Municipal Law Section 103(4) WHEREAS, in February of 2026, a Sailboat registered to and owned by a Megan Grace / aka"Bug" Celico,broke free and became lodged in the sand on the beach, located at approximately 41°16 11.8"N 71°59'41.2"W; and WHEREAS, the boat has become unseaworthy and which imminently threatens to cause damage to said surrounding property; and WHEREAS, the boat has created an unsafe condition and has become an attractive nuisance; and WHEREAS, the valid, registered owner of the boat, Megan Grace/ aka"Bug" Celico, has been contacted on or about May 13, 2026 and they have subsequently indicated that they know the boat needs to be removed and to date, have failed to remove the boat; and WHEREAS, that pursuant to §96-10(A) of Town Code of the Town of Southold notices were sent via certified mail return receipt requested on May 29, 2026 to: the legally registered owner, Megan Grace / aka"Bug" Celico, at 133 Bank Street, Apt. A,New London, Connecticut 06320, their confirmed address. Additionally, notice was sent via certified mail return receipt requested on June 8, 2026, to the legally registered owner, Megan Grace/aka"Bug" Celico at their last known address at 43 Bank Street,New London, Connecticut 06320; and WHEREAS, over one week has elapsed since the mailing of the required notice; and WHEREAS, upon the owner's failure to remove the boat in a timely manner pursuant to Southold Town Code §96-10(B)within one week after the mailing of the aforementioned notices, and now therefore be it RESOLVED,pursuant to New York General Municipal Law section 103(4), the Town Board hereby declares the condition and location of the boat to be a public emergency which cannot await competitive bidding, and be it further RESOLVED, the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert Krupski to execute an agreement with Kennedy Maritime for the removal and destruction of the aforementioned boat. 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. 2026-614 Gabrielsen Builders, LLC Parking RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Robert Gabrielsen of Gabrielsen Builders, LLC and employees to park construction vehicles in a designated"No Parking" area, during normal working hours only, for the duration of the construction project at 250 Naugles Drive, Mattituck, New York 11952, subject to revocation of the Town Board. 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 Is'-rupski, Jr. 2026-613 Enact Local Law Change of Zone- Pickett Power WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, Suffolk County, New York, on the 16th day of June, 2026, a Local Law entitled, "A Local Law to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Southold by Changing the Zoning Designation of property identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as Lot#1000-012-2-6.013, The Fishers Island Waste Management District, Fishers Island, from R-120 to Light Industrial(LI)" 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, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Town of Southold, the SEQRA review and the LWRP reports were all completed and documented at the June 16th, 2026 public hearing, and WHEREAS, as part of that proceeding, the Town Board of the Town of Southold referred the local law to the Suffolk County Planning Commission and at the time of the public hearing those comments were not received, and the hearing was held open to this date to receive the comments, and WHEREAS, the Suffolk County Planning Commission has issued its report regarding the proposed Local Law after a public hearing, approving the proposed local law with four conditions: 1.) Should the zoning be approved and a site plan for a solar energy array be submitted, the plans would be subject to Suffolk County Planning Commission review, 2.) approval of a special exception must be obtained before the plan can be approved and subject to review by the Suffolk County Planning Commission, 3.) applicant should provide a `proof of concept letter' from the local utility company acknowledging the solar farm be interconnected to the utility grid to sell electricity to the public utility entity, and 4.) any application must accompanied by a decommissioning plan, and it further be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby ENACTS the proposed Local Law entitled "A Local Law to amend the zoning map of the Town of Southold by changing the Zoning Designation of property identified on the Suffolk County Tax Map as Lot#1000-012-2-6.013, The Fishers Island Waste Management District, Fishers Island, from R-120 to Light Industrial (LI)". LOCAL LAW of 2026 Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Local Law is to amend the Zoning Map to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of Southold by Changing the Zoning Designation of a parcel known as SCTM #1000-12.-2-6.013, from R-120 to Light Industrial (LI) Section 2. Code Amendment. It is appropriate to rezone the property. Changing the Zoning Designation of a parcel known as SCTM#1000-12-2-6.013, from R-120 to Light Industrial(LI) with conditions 1. Should the zoning be approved and a site plan for a solar energy array be submitted, the plans would be subject to Suffolk County Planning Commission review, 2. Approval of a special exception must be obtained before the plan can be approved and subject to review by the Suffolk County Planning Commission, 3. Applicant should provide a `proof of concept letter' from the local utility company acknowledging the solar farm be interconnected to the utility grid to sell electricity to the public utility entity, and 4. Any application must be accompanied by a decommissioning plan Section 3. 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. Section 4. 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 (5) (0) (1) Adopted Councilman None Justice Kate Mealy, Stevens Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. VII. Public Hearings PH: 6/16 at 6:00 PM- Change of Zone—Pickett Power LLC, SCTM#: 1000-12.-2- 6.13 closed hearing Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk