Town of Southold

The Regular Meeting commenced with discussion regarding procedures for public attendance via Zoom, including provisions for an expected Executive Session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity might affect value. During the regular session, actions were taken regarding the tabling of minutes from previous meetings until a quorum of eligible members was present. The committee subsequently moved into and exited Executive Session to discuss inquiries, new applications, appraisals, and current applications related to land preservation. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The regular meeting commenced with discussions regarding public access options, including Zoom participation details and protocols for entering Executive Session. The primary actions involved administrative matters, where the committee voted to accept the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to an Executive Session for discussing proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity might impact value. The session included updates from the Land Preservation Executive Assistant concerning new applications and appraisals, and from a Senior Project Manager at Peconic Land Trust regarding inquiries. The open session concluded with a motion to adjourn.

The Town Board meeting agenda included reports from Trustees and the Zoning Board of Appeals for December 2025. Key resolutions involved approving the audit dated January 27, 2026, and setting the next regular meeting for February 10, 2026. Contract approvals included two agreements totaling $43,000.00 with Family Service League of Suffolk County for the 2026 Mental Health Services Program and a Memorandum of Understanding for in-kind services. The Board also authorized an Indemnity Agreement with Chesterfield Associates, Inc. for staging materials at Norman E. Klipp Marine Park. Several budget modifications were addressed, including changes for the Justice Court, Capital (Bay Constable), and IT funds, as well as a significant capital budget amendment involving a $670,000 transfer from the General Fund for the 18500 Main Road property acquisition. Additionally, the Board authorized the payment of a $564,000.00 judgment from Suffolk County Supreme Court and the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado. The Planning Director was authorized to issue an RFQ for environmental consulting services under SEQRA, and the Planning Department Fee Schedule was adopted, including fees for Wireless Facilities, Site Plans, and Subdivisions.

The meeting agenda includes administrative items such as the acceptance of prior meeting minutes. Key discussions are scheduled under 'Inquiries/Applications for Uses or Structures on Preserved Property,' specifically addressing a request from Narrow River Properties LLC (Armstrong) to construct a Storage Barn & Livestock Barn, and a request from Treeo Farms LLC (Owen Brothers LLC) to install a Sign. The committee anticipates entering into Executive Session to discuss proposed acquisitions of real property where publicity might affect property value.

The meeting included an Executive Session to receive attorney advice, followed by a Work Session to review future agenda item requests, Deminimus Requests, and Extension Requests. The agenda covered State Environmental Quality Reviews (SEQR) for several new applications, declaring them Type II Actions not subject to environmental review. The session also involved deliberations and possible decisions regarding variances requested by Travis and Sofia Garcelon for a new dwelling construction. Public Hearings were scheduled for multiple applicants, including John M. Haslbauer and Kathleen E. Haslbauer, Hayley Donaldson, John Lawrence and Kerry Kimmins-Lawrence, Diane E. Bianculli, BKM Properties of Shoreham, Inc., Vinbar Realty Corp./Vincent Claps, Christopher Ross, Trustee of Christoper Ross Trust, Irene Vanderschuyt, and Gregory Pitaro and Penelope Christophorou, addressing issues such as setbacks, lot coverage, accessory apartments, and height restrictions. Resolutions included setting the date for the next Regular Meeting, approving minutes from a Special Meeting held in January 2025, and granting one-year extensions for two existing applications, one of which requires addressing project scope built beyond permitted limits.