Town of Southold

The Town Board addressed a variety of administrative and budgetary items, including approval of an audit, several budget modifications across multiple departments such as the Fishers Island Sewer District, Solid Waste Management District, and Planning, and the rescinding of a previous personnel appointment. The Board also acknowledged a retirement, authorized a beach permit refund, and approved a fireworks permit. Several special events were granted permission, including historical society fairs, yacht club regattas, and private weddings. Additionally, the Board authorized professional services agreements for community housing and objective design standards, accepted a equipment donation for the recreation department, committed to a conservation easement partnership with Suffolk County, and ratified Fishers Island Ferry District resolutions. A public hearing was also scheduled regarding a Wireless Master Plan.

The committee reviewed the draft eligible parcel list for the Community Preservation Fund (CPF) Project Plan, focusing on acquisition priorities, including the preference for contiguous land and the exclusion of developed or small properties. They evaluated specific applications regarding structures on preserved property, determining that a proposed storage and livestock barn by Narrow River Properties LLC was inconsistent with easement terms, and provided feedback on a revised site plan for a winery by Vines on Mill, LLC. The committee also moved into an executive session to discuss potential acquisitions of real property.

The board addressed several resolutions, including the approval of an audit, an Eagle Scout project at Laurel Lake Preserve, and the acknowledgement of a police department retirement. Budget modifications were authorized for the police department, IT, and historian departments. The board handled personnel matters such as authorizing the carry-over of vacation time, establishing standard workdays for elected officials, and appointing various personnel including a court officer and traffic control officers. Several special event permits were granted for local car shows, a sunset market, an arts and crafts fair, weddings, and a fireworks display. Additionally, the board authorized advertisements for architectural and engineering services for Town Hall annex renovations, issued refunds for various permits and deposits, ratified resolutions for the Fishers Island Ferry District, and entered into consulting agreements for wireless planning and airport runway improvements. A public hearing was held regarding a bond resolution for the Fishers Island Ferry District terminal ramp replacement, which was subsequently approved.

The committee agenda includes the review of the Community Preservation Fund project plan draft narrative. Additionally, the committee plans to enter into an executive session to discuss inquiries, new applications, and appraisals regarding the proposed acquisition of real property, followed by an open session to take potential actions pertaining to the discussions held during the executive session.

The board adopted a resolution establishing standard workdays for elected and appointed officials to comply with New York State Employees Retirement System accounting requirements. This resolution specifically addresses the reporting of work-related activity logs for officials who do not participate in the employer's timekeeping system, ensuring accurate calculation of retirement benefits.