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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB-08/25/2026 Denis Noncarrow Town Hall, 53095 Main Road Town Clerk ° , PO Box 1179 Southold,NY 11971 Registrar of Vital Statistics Fax (631) 765-6145 Marriage Officer Telephone(631) 765-1.800 Records Management Officer C uN1, www.southoldtownny.gov Freedom of Information Officer Office of the Town Clerk Southold Town Board Regular Meeting August 25, 2026 6:00 PM A Regular Meeting of the Southold Town Board was held Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Southold Town Hall, 53095 Main Road, Southold,NY. 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. 6:00 PM Meeting called to order on August 25, 2026, at Meeting Hall, 53095 Route 25, Southold,NY. 11. Reports III. Public Notices IV. Communications V. Discussion Open Discussion on any AGENDA Items VI. Resolutions 2026-706 Approve Audit RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the audit dated August 25, 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. 2026-707 Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting RESOLVED that the next Regular Town Board Meeting of the Southold Town Board be held, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at the Southold Town Hall, Southold, New York at 6:00 P.M. Motion By: Councilwoman Suess Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-708 Resignation from Economic Development Committee-Brian Q. Smith RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the resignation of Brian Q. Smith as a member of the Economic Development Committee, effective immediately. Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-709 FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications-8/3/26 & 8/17/26 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 8/3/2026, as follows: FIFD Resolution # 2026-087 Budget Modification-$62,000.00 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 8/17/2026, as follows: FIFD Resolution# Amended 2026-086 Professional Services 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. 2026-710 Attend Conference RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Joanna Pontino and Michelle Nickonovitz to attend a NYSAMPO conference on October 21 st& 22nd, 2026. All expenses for registration to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget (A1310-547225, Meetings & Seminars). Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-711 Assessor's Training RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the training request for Leah Sullivan & Kenneth Poliwoda to attend"Cost,Market and Income Approach to Value Course 1: Appraisal Principles and Procedures"via Zoom. A legal expense to be charged to the Assessor's Office. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-71.2 Rescind Resolution 2026-701 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby rescinds resolution 2026-701, adopted at the August 11, 2026 regular Town Board meeting, in its entirety, which read as follows: RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Michael Bernat to the position of a Full-Time Mini Bus Driver for the Human Resource Center, effective August 24, 2026, at a rate of$43,350.00 per annum, subject to pre-employment DOT testing requirements and background search completion. 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. 2026-713 Police Department Training Request RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes Lt. Robert Haase to attend the US Niche User Group Workshop from September 22 through September 23, 2026 in Brentwood,NY. Related registration costs for this training will be a legal charge to the 2026 Police Department budget line A3120-547220. 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. 2026-714 Approve Leave of Absence for Employee 8948 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an FMLA leave of absence to employee#8948 effective July 30, 2026, through approximately September 04, 2026. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-715 Approved Extension of Leave of Absence for Employee 5591 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an extension of the leave of absence to employee # 5591 effective August 12, 2026, through October 6, 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. 2026-716 Approve Leave of Absence for Employee 0497 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an FMLA leave of absence for employee #0497 effective August 9, 2026 through approximately December 31, 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. 2026-717 Permanent Appointment Principal Account Clerk WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has appointed Natalie Kenney to the position of provisional Principal Account Clerk effective March 30, 2026, and WHEREAS Natalie Kenney has taken and passed the Civil Service examination for Principal Account Clerk and is reachable on the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List of Eligible's for the competitive position of Principal Account Clerk, and WHEREAS the Town Board of the Town of Southold has determined that it is in the best interest of the Town to appoint Natalie Kenney to the permanent position of Principal Account Clerk from said List of Eligible's, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Natalie Kenney to the position of Principal Account Clerk from the Suffolk County Department of Civil Service List of Eligible's effective immediately with no salary change. 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. 2026-718 Acknowledge Retirement of Valerie De Fio WHEREAS, the Town of Southold has received electronic notification on August 19, 2026 from the NYS Retirement System concerning the retirement of Valerie De Fio effective October 24, 2026 now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby acknowledges the retirement of Valerie De Fio from the position of Senior Account Clerk for the Solid Waste District, effective October 24, 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. 2026-719 Special Event 2026-18-Hotel Moraine HMlc-f RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Hotel Moraine to hold Special Events 2026-18 at the Hotel Moraine located at 62005 County Road 48, Greenport,New York as applied for in Application HMlc-f, to host Weddings on Saturday, August 29, Sunday, August 30, Saturday, September 19, and September 26, 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: 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. 2026-720 Special Event 2026-19-Pindar Vineyards -PV 2a-b RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Pindar Vineyards for Special Events 2026-19 at 37645 Main Road, Peconic,New York, to host a music event 'Rock the Harvest",on the following dates in on Saturday, September 12, and Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 11 am to 6:00 pm. The approval is granted provided that all conditions are adhered to on application PV2 a-b the permit and the Town of Southold Policy for Special Events. 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 in and out of the event. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-721 Special Event 2026-20-Pellegrini Vineyards PV 1-b RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Pellegrini Vineyards to hold Special Events 2026-20, located at 23005 Main Road, Cutchogue,New York, as applied for in Application PV-la, to host a wedding on September 5, 2026, from 5:OOPM to 11:00 PM,provided they adhere to all conditions on the application,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: 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. 2026-722 Special Event 2026-21-EV & EM Vineyard EEV2-a RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to EV&EM Vineyards to hold Special Events 2026-21, located at 3165 Main Road, Laurel, New York, as applied for in Application EEV2a, to host a dog adoption event on September 27, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM,provided they adhere to all conditions on the application,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: 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. 2026-723 Special Event 2026-22-Treiber Farms TF lc-d RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Treiber Farm to hold Special Events 2026-22, at 38320 County Road 48, Peconic, New York, to host the "Almost Dead Mucic" event on Saturday, October 3, and Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 5pm to 9pm,provided that they adhere to all conditions on the application TFlc-d, the permit and the Southold Town Code. 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 in 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. 2026-724 Approve Leave of Absence for Employee 1733 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an FMLA leave of absence to employee#1733 effective July 27, 2026, through approximately September 08, 2026. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-725 Approve Leave of Absence for Employee 8821 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an FMLA leave of absence to employee#8821 effective August 03, 2026, through approximately August 31, 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. 2026-726 Approve Leave of Absence for Employee 5076 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves an FMLA leave of absence to employee#5076 effective August 25, 2026, through approximately September 04, 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. 2026-727 New Trailer Permit. Stein Seafood LLC RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants approval of a special trailer permit application for Stein Seafood LLC, 10273 North Bayview Dr, Southold,NY 11971, SCTM#: 1000-79.-5-20.12, for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance 8/20/2026. Trailer not to be used for sleeping. 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. 2026-728 Greek Church Freestyle Night- September 6th, 2026 RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to the Mattituck Greek Church at 1950 Breakwaters Road, Mattituck, to hold a 'Freestyle Night Under the Stars' on Sunday, September 6th, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM,provided they follow all the conditions in the Town's Policy for Special Events. All fees associated with this event have been waived with the exception of the clean-up deposit. Chief Grattan to be contacted as soon as possible for planning of road use and parking with signage on part of the road. This is for one event only, as the Town Board is evaluating all special events. This permit is subject to the applicant receiving a one-day Liquor License. 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. 2026-729 Appoint Zachary Tomaszewski Network& Systems Coordinator WHEREAS Suffolk County Department of Civil Service notified the Town of Southold on August 5, 2026 that the position#17-01-0003 was being reclassified to Network and Systems Coordinator, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Zachary Tomaszewski to the position of Network and Systems Coordinator effective August 6, 2026, at a salary of$140,000 per annum. 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. 2026-730 Wireless Communication Facilities Fee Schedule Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the Fee Schedules as set forth in this resolution to reflect the new code for wireless communication facilities, which shall be effective immediately. Fee Schedule for Wireless Communication Facilities Pursuant to Town Code §280-72 A 1) Wireless Facility Planning Permit a) Eligible facility request: $1200 b)New facility application: $2500 c) Small Wireless application: • Existing or replacement pole: $500 (up to five small wireless facilities per pole),plus $100 for each carrier over five on each pole • New pole: $1000 per pole for one or more small wireless facilities d) Small Wireless License Fee 9 Town Pole Annual Rental Fee: $270 per small wireless facility per year 2) Building Permit application fees. a) Eligible facility request • Building permit: $500 • Certificate of Occupancy: $100 • Electrical fee: $150 b)New facility • Building permit: $750 • Certificate of Occupancy: $100 • Electrical fee: $150 3) Special exception application fee. $1200 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. 2026-731 Grant application for 2026 New York State Law Enforcement Technology Grant RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes the Southold Town Police Department to submit a grant application for the 2026 New York State Law Enforcement Technology Grant with New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. 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. 2026-732 Contract between the Town of Southold and Baseline King Corp. for the Fishers Island Elizabeth Field Airport Primary Wind Cone Replacement 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 Baseline King Corp. for the Fishers Island Elizabeth Field Airport Primary Wind Cone Replacement in the amount of$67,700.00 in connection with FAA AIP No. 3-36-0029- 036-2026 (C), subject to the approval of the Town Attorney, Budget Line SM5610-529750. 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. 2026-733 Appoint Charles Hydell Jr. School Crossing Guard RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Charles Hydell Jr. to the position of School Crossing Guard at the daily rate of$139.53 effective September 2, 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. 2026-734 Satisfaction of Mortgage- 325 Pequash Avenue, Cutchogue, New York RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs Supervisor Albert J. Krupski, Jr., to execute a Satisfaction of Mortgage to the Estate of Mary Bajek, for the property known as 325 Pequash Avenue, Cutchogue,New York (SCTM No. 1000-103-7-030.000), subject to the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Justice Stevens Seconded By: Councilman Mealy Motion Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent (6) (0) (0) Adopted Councilman None None Mealy, Justice Stevens, Councilwoman Doherty, Councilwoman Smith, Councilwoman Suess, Supervisor Krupski, Jr. 2026-735 2026 Budget Modificaiton - SWMD WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold received insurance recovery funds and wishes to allocate such for a replacement wheel loader and equipment repairs, 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 Solid Waste Management District and Capital Budgets as follows: Increase Revenues: SRO-426800 Insurance Recoveries $294,230 Total: $294,230 Increase Appropriations: SR8160-546550 Equipment Maintenance &Repair $18,830 SR9950-590100 Transfer to Capital Fund $275,400 Total: $294,230 Capital Project Name: Wheel Loader Financing Method: Transfer from Solid Waste Management District Increase Revenues: HO-450324 Solid Waste Equipment $275,400 Total: $275,400 Increase Appropriations: H8160-822400 Payloader/Skidsteer $275,400 Total: $275,400 Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty 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 2026-736 Bid Acceptance-DSW 5.5 C.Y.Wheel Loader RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the bid of All Island Equipment Corp. for One (1) Close to New 5.5 Cubic Yard Articulated Wheel Loader for the Department of Solid Waste, in the total amount of$275,400.00, all in accordance with the Town Attorney. Budget Line H8160-522400. Motion By: Councilwoman Smith 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 2026-737 2026 Budget Modification - Capital (DPW) WHEREAS, the Town's Capital Budget process requires a resolution to amend Capital Budget items in the Capital Fund, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 Capital Budget as follows: From• H1620-522100 Vehicles & Light/Pickup Trucks $1,581 Total: $1,581 To: H1620-523900 Miscellaneous Equipment $1,581 Total: $1,581 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. 2026-738 DSW Fee Schedule Increase for C&D RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby adopts the proposed fee schedule increase for Construction & Demolition, dated August 25, 2026, effective September 1, 2026: New Fee: C&D $1.66/Ton Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens 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 2026-739 Pace Scheduler renewal for 9/27/2026-9/26/2027- Southold Town Police Department RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby accepts the auto- renewal of Pace Scheduler dated July 28, 2026 to provide scheduling software and services to the Southold Town Police Department for a period of one year(9/27/2026-9/26/2027), in an amount not to exceed$5,040.00, and hereby authorizes and directs the Chief of Police, Steven Grattan, to execute the auto-renewal with Pace Scheduler subject to Town Attorney review and approval. Budget line A3120.547800. 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. 2026-740 Advertise for bids-Hauling and Processing of Recyclable Materials RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes and directs the Town Clerk to advertise for bids for: 1. The Hauling and Processing of Recyclable Materials for the Cutchogue Transfer Station in accordance with specifications developed by the Solid Waste Coordinator and with the approval of the Town Attorney. Motion By: Councilwoman Doherty 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 2026-741 Permit Refunds-Town Clerk's Office RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby authorizes a refund to the following individuals: Kevin J. Modica Alarm Permit Renewal $20.00 28 Bonnie Lane (online); meant to purchase Stony Brook,NY 11790 a Disposal Permit Alexandra Hoyt-Burke Duplicate purchase of a $40.00 517 W. 1.49th St, Apt. 1 guest beach parking permit New York,NY 10031 (#12705) 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. 2026-742 2026 Budget Modification - IT RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund, Whole Town budget as follows: From• A1680-544000 Professional& Technical $7,440 Services A1680-546851 Payroll Maintenance $4,480 Total: $11,920 To: A1680-523900 Miscellaneous Equipment $4,480 A1680-545310 Copy Machines - Lease $7,440 Total: $11,920 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. 2026-743 DSW-Attend Conference RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby grants permission to Nick Krupski to attend the NYSAR3 Annual Conference Located in Cooperstown NY from November 18 through November 20th 2026. All expenses for registration and travel to be a legal charge to the 2026 budget (SR8160-547225 Meetings and Seminars and SR8160- 547230 Travel Reimbursement). Motion By: Councilman Mealy Seconded By: Justice Stevens 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 2026-744 CEHA -Julia Mavellia- 1525 North Sea Drive, Southold,New York WHEREAS, applicant Julia Mavellia,by her agent Dominic Mavellia,by application dated June 25, 2026 and received July 9, 2026, appealed to the Town Board of the Town of Southold, sitting as Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Board of Review, from the Board of Trustees' June 15, 2026 denial of a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA)Permit for the as- built, in-place reconstruction of an existing 645 square-foot raised deck with stairs at 1525 North Sea Drive, Southold,New York(SCTM# 1000-54-4-17), under Section 111 of the Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Law (the "Law"), or in the alternative sought a variance; and WHEREAS, on August 25, 2026, the Town Board conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the appeal at which all interested parties were heard and testimony was taken of the applicant's consultant; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees, by determination dated July 8, 2026, approved a Wetland Permit under Chapter 275 for the same deck and stairs, as depicted on the site plan of Charles W. Kuehn, Architect, received June 29, 2026 and stamped approved July 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, under § 111-9 of the Law a permit issues only upon findings that the activity is reasonable and necessary, is not likely to cause a measurable increase in erosion, and prevents or minimizes adverse effects on natural protective features, and §§ I I1-13 and 111-16(C) accord dunes the greatest protective value, allow only nonmajor additions to existing structures in dune areas, and require that dune crossings be elevated; the Town Board finds the as-built deck and stairs satisfy § 111-9, while the wood-framed walkway laid through the dune does not, such that its removal is necessary to satisfy the Law and resolve the LWRP Policy 4.2 inconsistency; and WHEREAS, the application has been reviewed pursuant to Chapter 268, Waterfront Consistency Review, of the Town Code and the :Local Waterfront Revitalization:Program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED that the Town Board finds that the proposed action is a Type II Action not subject to review under the SEQRA Rules and Regulations; and be it further RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby adopts the Findings and Determination dated August 25, 2026, and GRANTS the application of Julia Mavellia for a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area Permit pursuant to Chapter 111-20 of the Law for the as-built deck and stairs approved by the Board of Trustees on July 8, 2026, upon the express CONDITION that the wood-framed walkway (wooden platform) extending from the concrete walkway to the beach and bluff line, approximately ninety (90) feet in length,be removed; and be it further RESOLVED that this Determination shall not affect or deprive any other agency of its properly asserted jurisdiction, separate and apart from the proceedings under the Coastal Erosion Hazard Areas Law considered herein. 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. 2026-745 Appoint Kellie Veschi Part Time Food Service Worker RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Kellie Veschi to the position of Part Time Food Service Worker for the Human Resource Center at a rate of$17.92 per hour effective September 3, 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. 2026-746 2026 Budget Modification - SWMD RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 Solid Waste Management District budget as follows: From: SR8160-545300 Equipment Rentals $1,200 Total: $1,200 To: SR8160-523100 Office Equipment & $1,200 Furniture Total: $1,200 Motion By: Councilwoman Smith 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 2026-747 2026 Budget Modification - Tree Committee RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby modifies the 2026 General Fund Whole Town budget as follows: Increase Revenues: AO-427053 Tree Committee Donations $9,800 Total: $9,800 Increase Appropriations: A8560-547730 Trees & Committee Expense $9,800 Total: $9,800 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. 2026-748 Appoint Michael Mansfield Construction Equipment Operator RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby appoints Michael Mansfield to the position of Construction Equipment Operator for the Solid Waste District effective August 31, 2026, at a rate of$29.9615 per hour, subject to background search completion. Motion withdrawn 2026-749 Public Safety Resolution WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Southold (the "Town Board"), acting in its capacity as the Board of Police Commissioners of the Southold Town Police Department (the "Department"), is committed to the safety and well-being of all residents of the Town and to maintaining public trust in local law enforcement; and WHEREAS, operations conducted within the Town by outside law enforcement agencies may create confusion, fear, and the potential for public safety incidents absent clear local response procedures; and WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has prepared a public safety response procedure governing the response of the Department to such operations, which is intended to protect public safety,preserve trust between the Department and the community, and ensure timely and transparent communication with Town officials and residents; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that formal acknowledgment and publication of such procedures, together with the creation of a standing Public Safety Committee by a separate resolution, serve the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Southold, acting in its capacity as the Board of Police Commissioners, hereby acknowledges public safety response procedures governing the response of the Department to operations conducted within the Town by outside law enforcement agencies, to be interpreted and implemented consistent with Chapter 55 of the New York State Laws of 2026 and all other applicable state and federal law, and without restricting the Department's authority to investigate or enforce violations of the Penal Law or other criminal statutes; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board and the Chief of Police will maintain written public safety response procedures consistent with this resolution, which shall provide, at a minimum, that: (a) when the Department is notified,by a call to 911 or police headquarters, of an outside agency operation within the Town or the Village of Greenport, an officer will be dispatched to verify the operation; and that upon verification, officers will provide a peacekeeping and calming presence, with body-worn cameras activated in accordance with Department policy, will neither obstruct nor assist the operation absent a judicial warrant or act as otherwise required by law and will monitor and seek to de-escalate any confrontation involving bystanders, and will neither direct, control, nor position themselves so as to impede the operation; (b) upon verification of an operation affecting public safety, the Chief of Police or his or her designee will notify the Town Supervisor or his or her designee, who will in turn notify the members of the Town Board, the Mayor of the Village of Greenport, and the administrators of affected schools,hospitals, and clinics, such notification is for situational awareness and preparedness only; (c) following verification and notification of an operation affecting public safety, the Chief of Police or his or her designee will issue a timely public statement containing non- sensitive details of the incident; and (d) all sworn members of the Department will receive ongoing de-escalation training; and be it further RESOLVED, that in addition to the above verification and notification of an operation affecting public safety, the Board of Police Commissioners, comprising the members of the Town Board, will conduct a review of the public safety response with recommendations for further action if circumstances warrant. Non-sensitive details of this review will be shared with the Public Safety Committee at timely intervals, in a manner that ensures transparency while protecting ongoing investigations and officer safety; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted in conjunction with, and shall be read together with, a standalone resolution of the Town Board that concludes the work of the Public Safety Task Force established by Resolution 2026-167 and establishes in its place a Public Safety Committee; and that the Public Safety Committee acting at the direction of the Town Board shall serve as the principal vehicle for community education and communication regarding the public safety procedures adopted by this resolution, including the development and dissemination of educational materials explaining the procedures, what residents can expect from the Department during outside agency operations, and how to report incidents through 91.1 or police headquarters. The Public Safety Committee shall also communicate the non-sensitive details of the Police Commissioner's periodic reviews of Public Safety Response. 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. 2026-750 Assign Tracey Dwyer Historic Preservation Commission Coordinator RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby assigns Tracey Dwyer to the duties of Historic Preservation Commission Coordinator, effective August 26, 2026, with a stipend of$7,000.00 per annum. 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. VII. Public Hearings PH - 8/25/26 9:00 AM- Costal Erosion Hazard Appeal—Julia Mavellia— 1525 North Sea Drive, Southold/SCTM: 1000-54.4-17 Public Hearing closed at 9:00AM. Councilwoman Doherty 1 , Councilman Mealy 2 . all in favor PH 8/25/26 6:00 PM-Designation of the Shiloh Baptist Church as a Historic Landmark Hearing held open VIII.Open Public Discussion Open Public Discussion on ANY given topic Holding open till next board meeting. Denis Noncarrow Southold Town Clerk