Town of Wanatah

The meeting addressed several key items, including the acceptance of a resignation from a Part Time Police Officer, authorization for the Mayor to sign a Business Associate Agreement with Brown & Brown Insurance, and approval of tax refunds due to a court decision. Additionally, the board approved various purchase orders, a budget transfer within the Fire Department, and a permit for bulkhead reconstruction. They also agreed to retain South Fork Asphalt for Green Infrastructure Projects and accepted a bid from Otis Ford Inc. for a Ford 150STX. Short-term rentals during the US Open in June 2026 were authorized, and a public hearing was scheduled to discuss a local law amending Chapter 5 of the Village Code regarding notice for public hearings on land use applications.

The Board of Trustees authorized an expenditure from the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund, not exceeding $66,000, for the purchase and upfit of a 2025 Ford 150 STX. The resolution is subject to a permissive referendum.

The Board of Trustees approved several budget transfers, including allocations for Court Equipment, Beach Improvement & Maintenance, Fire Department Equipment, Vehicle Maintenance, Personnel Protection, and Building Security. The 2025-2026 Budget was also approved, with the tax rate set at $2.1959 per $1,000 of assessed value.

The meeting included discussions and resolutions regarding various financial matters, such as approving the Abstract of Audited Vouchers Schedule and Treasurer's Report. The board also discussed fire and burglar alarm reports, as well as reports from the Fire Department, Building Inspector, and Police Chief. A public hearing was held concerning amendments to local laws related to permitted uses in Light Industry Districts, including indoor recreation, solar energy systems, and battery energy storage, with further comments to be heard at the next meeting. Additional resolutions covered the scheduling of the February meeting and the General Village Election, unpaid Village taxes, the Fire Department Service Award Program, the Village Beach Pavilion concession, and funding for the Moriches Bay Project. Approvals were also granted for a donation to the Quogue Fire Department, a purchase order increase, short-term rental licenses, a grant application for the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, a refund for a duplicate alarm renewal payment, and an appointment to the Gabreski Airport Conservation and Assessment Committee Board. Additionally, the board directed public hearings for a local law authorizing a property tax levy in excess of the limit and another law amending dimensional regulations for lots on Beach Lane.

The board discussed and approved the abstract of audited vouchers and the treasurer's report. They also discussed the clerk's report for false fire and burglar alarms, as well as police and building department reports. A public hearing was held on the 2025-2026 tentative budget, followed by the approval of proclamations for firefighters and Earth Day. The board approved the appointment of an alternate election inspector, several budget transfers, and increases to purchase orders. A refund for duplicate payment of an alarm renewal was approved, as was the bid for a Caterpillar model 259D3. An application for a party at the Village Beach was approved, along with an additional LOSAP contribution payment. An amendment to the Length of Service Award Program was discussed and approved, subject to a mandatory referendum. The board authorized the Mayor to execute agreements with the Suffolk County Water Authority and approved Rosemar Contracting, Inc. for drainage, excavation, and paving work on Dune Road. Building permit fees for the Quogue Wildlife Refuge's expansion were waived. The next regular monthly Trustees meeting was rescheduled, and a Special Meeting was scheduled. The board also addressed concerns about airplane traffic and speeding on Dune Road.