Montauk public meetings in 2025

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board will hold public hearings on several site plan applications, including a basement alteration, a pool and shed, a restaurant, and a phased surf club project. The board will consider subwaiver resolutions for 176 Town Lane and 9 South Ferncroft, as well as a subwaiver for the MacDonald Griffin project. Proposed code changes for Accessory Dwelling Units will be discussed for comments to the Town Board. The meeting will also adopt the minutes from the December 3, 2025 session.

• Public hearing – St. Michael’s Basement Alteration Site Plan (Amagansett)
• Subwaiver resolution – 176 Town Lane (East Hampton)
• Subwaiver resolution – 9 South Ferncroft (Montauk)
• Discussion – Accessory Dwelling Units proposed code changes
• Adoption of minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board will vote to adopt the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. A session will feature Dave Gallo of Georgica Green Ventures to explain affordable‑housing development. The board will receive financial and program updates, including accessory dwelling units and the town’s multi‑unit single‑family initiative. Additional items include a website request‑for‑applications approach and an update to the 2026 Housing Plan.

• Adopt minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting
• Session with Dave Gallo – Georgica Green Ventures on affordable housing developers
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) program update
• Town multi‑unit single‑family initiative update
• Update on the Town Comprehensive Plan – 2026 Housing Plan

The board postponed adoption of the November meeting minutes because a quorum was not present. The scheduled public hearing on Town Code revisions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on 1/22/26 was canceled. Other agenda items, such as the grant receipt, housing plan updates, and loan program budgeting, were discussed but no formal actions were taken.

• Postponed adoption of November meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Canceled public hearing on ADU code revisions scheduled for 1/22/26

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee agreed to have the Town Attorney perform a title search to determine if any enforceable easements or covenants exist for the Further Lane property. It decided to hold off on any action regarding “The Pit” development until the supplemental DEIS deficiencies are corrected. Nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary were opened and will remain open until the February 9, 2026 election meeting. The committee will follow up on traffic‑signage and speed‑reduction recommendations and noted that the lighting project remains under the oversight of Town Board member Tom Flight.

• Agreed to have Town Attorney conduct a title search for Further Lane property
• Decided to pause action on “The Pit” development until DEIS deficiencies are fixed
• Opened nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary; nominations stay open until Feb 9 election
• Committee will follow up with departments on traffic signage and speed‑reduction recommendations
• Confirmed no application received for proposed “bubble” structure; no review will be undertaken
• Confirmed SEQRA review for Campbell Court completed; no additional environmental review anticipated
• Noted lighting project is overseen by Town Board member Tom Flight and will involve additional stakeholders
• Acknowledged receipt of Mia Plit’s letter on playground needs; will be reviewed in future planning

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee will hear a presentation by Hamptons Pride on the Swamp Commemorative Plan for Wainscott Green / Rick Del Mastro Memorial Park. The committee will also follow up on questions about JPX operations, review a management plan for 66 Wainscott Main St., consider the Wainscott Commercial Center SDEIS, and discuss the sale of two parcels to RBS. No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Hamptons Pride presentation to Town Board on Swamp memorial at Del Mastro Park
• Follow‑up to questions about JPX operations raised in May
• Management plan for 66 Wainscott Main St.
• Wainscott Commercial Center SDEIS review
• Sale of two parcels to RBS

The committee heard Tom House’s presentation of the Hampton Pride proposal for Wainscott Green, noting that the Town Board has already approved the project and a formal resolution is pending. Members discussed the draft management plan for the Osborn Homestead and emphasized the need for expanded water‑quality monitoring at Wainscott Pond. The committee approved the 2026 WCAC slate, confirming that all current members will return except Sally Sunshine.

• WCAC 2026 slate approved: all members except Sally Sunshine will return
• Hampton Pride project for Wainscott Green noted as approved by Town Board, resolution forthcoming

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the Land’s End Marina site plan and special permit. It will also review the Surf Club Beach Access Railing site plan, several site‑plan modifications, and subwaiver resolutions. The board will adopt the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Land’s End Marina Site Plan/Special Permit Public Hearing
• Surf Club Beach Access Railing Site Plan
• Gardiner’s Marina Site Plan Modification
• Eco Acres Subwaiver Resolution of Approval
• The White House Site Plan/Special Permit Resolution for Extension of Time

East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with corrections. A motion to draft and read a letter opposing the West Drive development was passed unanimously. The scheduled December litter pick‑up was cancelled.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (with corrections)
• Motion to write and read a letter opposing West Drive project passed unanimously
• Canceled December litter pick‑up

Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting, beginning with introductions and a public comment period. The board will provide updates, address other business items, and set the next meeting date. In an executive session, the board will discuss proposed properties for acquisition using fund monies. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Welcome, introductions and minutes
• Public comment period (20 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Board discussion and other business
• CPF general updates
• Executive session: discussion of proposed properties for acquisition

The Advisory Board approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes with unanimous support. A motion to go into Executive Session was made at 3:41 PM and was carried. No public comments were received. The next meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2026.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Motion to enter Executive Session passed and carried

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee will conduct its regular December 1 meeting, covering items such as call to order, approval of minutes, letters, community organization updates, old business, and new business. The agenda also notes that there will be no January meeting and that appointments for 2026 have not yet been made. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2.

• Call to order
• Approval of minutes
• Letters sent/received
• Community organization updates
• Old business and councilperson updates

The committee approved the November 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 pm following a motion. Members were informed there will be no meeting in January and the next meeting is scheduled for February 2, 2026. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (motion by S. Sennefelder, seconded by J. Chimples)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 pm (motion by J. Chimples, seconded by A. Harris)
• Scheduled next meeting for Feb 2 2026; no meeting will be held in January

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a completeness review of a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Wainscott Commercial Center. The board is also holding public hearings and reviewing site plan modifications for several local properties.

• Wainscott Commercial Center Preliminary Subdivision SDEIS Completeness Review
• MacDonald Griffin Subwaiver Public Hearing
• Elite Towers At Springs Fire Department Tier III Personal Wireless Service Facility
• St. Michael’s Basement Alteration Site Plan resolution to schedule public hearing
• Hubbard and Scagnelli Resolutions of Approval

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board will review financial reports, program updates including ADUs and the Town multi-unit initiative, and new business regarding the Community Housing Fund and website applications.

• Adoption of October 22, 2025 minutes
• Welcome new CHAB member Denise Schoen
• Use of Community Housing Fund for home repurchase
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) update
• Multi-Family Rental project development strategy

The board adopted the October 22, 2025 minutes, introduced a new member, thanked a former member, and reviewed the Community Housing Fund financial report and zoning draft. Several items were discussed, including draft legislation for ADUs, a home‑ownership recapture model, and a draft ADU assistance program, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Springs Citizens Advisory Committee

The Springs Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a proposal for the Town to rewrite the Management Plan for the Springs Dog Park. The meeting also includes the acceptance of previous minutes and a liaison report.

• Proposal for Town to rewrite the Management Plan for the Springs (Dog) Park

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will review a lighting plan presented by LKMA Engineer Matt Jedlicka and Tom Flight. Members will also discuss the town's response to a letter regarding a vista on Further Lane and receive a bridge update.

• Lighting Plan Review with Matt Jedlicka (LKMA Engineer) and Tom Flight
• Town response to ACAC letter regarding vista on Further Lane
• Bridge update
• Planning/Zoning and ARB Board Report from Jaine Mehring
• Amagansett School report from Superintendent Mike Rodgers

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board will consider several site plan resolutions, including the Brisas Padel Courts and Este Restaurant projects. It will also review subwaivers, a lot‑line modification, and comments on affordable housing and gross floor area code changes. The agenda includes adopting the minutes from the October 22 meeting and scheduling a public hearing for the Land’s End Marina site plan.

• Brisas Padel Courts Site Plan – Resolution of Approval (W. Edwards, Wainscott)
• Este Restaurant Site Plan – Resolution of Approval (W. Edwards, Montauk)
• 316 Accabonac EV Chargers Site Plan – Resolution of Approval (A. Zilberman, East Hampton)
• Land’s End Marina Site Plan – Resolution to Schedule Public Hearing (B. Frank, Montauk)
• MacDonald Griffin Subwaiver – presented (C. Stoecker, Springs)

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee will hold its regular November 3 meeting. Agenda items are limited to standard procedural matters such as call to order, attendance, approval of minutes, correspondence, community organization reports, and updates on old and new business. The committee will also confirm the date for its next meeting on December 1.

• Call to order and attendance
• Approval of minutes
• Letters sent/received
• Community organization reports
• Old business and new business discussions

The committee approved the October meeting minutes. A motion to have the Town Board create a commission to address e‑bike dangers was voted down, with 12 in favor, 1 against, and 3 abstaining. The committee noted a request to lower the West Lake speed limit to 25 mph and said D. Lys will begin the process. No other actions were decided.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Rejected e‑bike safety commission proposal (12‑1‑3)

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to discuss commissioning a traffic engineering study for Wainscott Main Street and connecting roads. The committee will also follow up on questions regarding JPX operations.

• Traffic engineering study of Wainscott Main Street and connecting roads
• JPX operations follow-up with Town Supervisor and Airport Manager
• Annual Wainscott CAC Community Business Award presentation

The committee announced that pickleball courts will be added at the Stephen Hands Path ballfield. The meeting included reports on the draft 2026 budget, upcoming public hearings, and various community updates. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Add pickleball courts at Stephen Hands Path ballfield (announcement)

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board will review multiple site plans for development projects and consider a subwaiver for the Eco Acres project. The board will also adopt minutes from a previous meeting.

• Hubbard Site Plan (Montauk)
• 316 Accabonac EV Chargers Site Plan
• Eco Acres Subwaiver discussion
• MacDonald Griffin Subwaiver resolution
• Adoption of October 8, 2025 minutes

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The board will vote to adopt the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. Members will receive updates on current financials, future fund reporting, and program progress on accessory dwelling units and the town's multi‑unit single‑family initiative. The new business item is a discussion of using the Community Housing Fund to repurchase properties acquired through the Home Ownership Program.

• Adopt minutes from Sept. 24, 2025 meeting
• Current financials presentation
• Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) program update
• Town multi‑unit single‑family initiative update
• Use of Community Housing Fund to repurchase Home Ownership Program properties

The Community Housing Advisory Board adopted the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee unanimously recommended removing income restrictions and allowing inter‑family transfers in the proposed ADU construction loan program. The committee also unanimously agreed in principle to use the Community Housing Fund to repurchase Home Ownership Program properties.

• Adopted Sept. 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Committee unanimously recommended no income restriction on ADU loan owners and allowing inter‑family transfer without loan payback
• Committee unanimously agreed in principle to use CH fund to repurchase HOP properties

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the 2026 proposed town budget and a vista blocking issue on Further Lane. Members will also review updates on short-term rentals, the site plan process, and the Senior Center's financial impact.

• Blocking Vista on Further Lane
• Proposed Changes to the Site Plan Process
• 2026 Proposed Town Budget
• Short Term Rental Update
• Senior Center financial impact

The Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee unanimously voted to request a formal enforcement update from the Town Board regarding easement violations, with 15 members and 7 non‑members supporting the letter. The committee also approved the creation of a subcommittee to revisit the stalled playground and field‑property project. Additionally, the town approved a $30,000 purchase of monitoring software to track short‑term rentals in 2026.

• Approved formal enforcement request letter to Town Board (15 members, 7 non‑members voted in favor)
• Formed subcommittee to revisit Amagansett Field Property / playground proposal
• Approved purchase of $30,000 monitoring software for short‑term rental tracking in 2026

Property Management Committee

The Property Management Committee will discuss the Osborn Farm Homestead Management Plan, the Fisher House, and updates for the Parsons/Dodge and Osborne House properties.

• Review Osborn Farm Homestead Management Plan
• Fisher House update
• Parsons/Dodge and Osborne House updates

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board will consider a mix of site plans, subwaiver approvals, and resolutions to schedule public hearings. Key actions include approving the 531 Montauk EV Chargers site plan and setting hearing dates for the Elite Towers wireless facility, Bayberry Estates subdivision, and St. Michael’s basement alteration. The board will also note receipt of the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Wainscott Commercial Center. Minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting will be adopted.

• 531 Montauk EV Chargers Site Plan – Resolution of Approval
• Elite Towers at Springs Fire Department Tier III Personal Wireless Service Facility – Resolution to schedule public hearing
• Bayberry Estates Preliminary Subdivision – Resolution to schedule public hearing
• 267 Accabonac Subwaiver – Resolution of approval
• Wainscott Commercial Center Preliminary Subdivision – Notice of receipt of Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) to be posted online

East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with corrections. Becky was assigned to speak with the street‑lighting department about improving lighting on North Main Street. A motion to have the chair draft a letter summarizing the safety issues was passed unanimously, with Katy tasked to compose it.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting with corrections (unanimous)
• Becky assigned to discuss North Main Street lighting improvements with street‑lighting department
• Motion passed unanimously to have chair write a letter outlining safety items; Katy to compose the letter

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the previous meeting's minutes and review letters that have been sent or received. It will hear updates from community organizations and councilpersons. New business includes a discussion with the East Hampton Police Department. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 3.

• Approval of minutes
• Letters sent/received review
• Community organization updates
• Old business and councilperson updates
• New business: East Hampton Police Department

The Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes after a motion by Sharon and a second by Sally. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by Rich and Sharon. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted meeting minutes (motion by Sharon, seconded by Sally)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Rich and Sharon)

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee will approve the September 6 meeting minutes, hear presentations from the town clerk candidates Michael Hansen (Democrat) and Jeffrey Miller (Republican), and hear town council candidate presentations. The meeting will also include a liaison report from Deputy Supervisor Cate Rogers and reports from code enforcement, ARB/ZBA, and highways, police and traffic safety. Future meeting dates (Nov 1 and Dec 6) were noted.

• Approval of September 6 minutes
• Town Clerk Candidate Presentations: Michael Hansen (Democrat) and Jeffrey Miller (Republican)
• Town Council Candidate Presentations: Ian Calder-Piedmonte and Deputy Supervisor Cate Rogers
• Town Council Liaison Report by Deputy Supervisor Cate Rogers
• Reports from Code Enforcement, ARB/ZBA, and Highways, Police and Traffic Safety

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will host presentations from Republican candidate J.P. Foster and Democratic candidates Ian Calder-Piedmonte and Cate Rogers. Members will also discuss airport operations, fire safety, and ADU legislation.

• Town Council Candidate Presentations: J.P. Foster, Ian Calder-Piedmonte, and Cate Rogers
• Discussion of 66 Wainscott Main St. management plan timetable
• Discussion of Wainscott NW Woods fire safety plan
• Discussion of ADU legislation
• Review of questions for Airport Manager regarding Airport Operations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the preliminary subdivision of the Montauk Airport redevelopment. The board will also consider several site plan hearings, subwaiver requests, and a proposal to amend the accessory dwelling unit code. Additional items include extensions of time for wireless tower site plans and a lot line modification resolution.

• Montauk Airport Redevelopment Preliminary Subdivision
• Brisas Padel Courts Site Plan Public Hearing
• Eco Acres Subwaiver Public Hearing
• Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Code Changes
• Extension of Time for American Tower at 103 Flaggy Hole Rd

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board will adopt minutes from the August 27 meeting and review current financials, program updates, and new business including Cantwell Court and Home Ownership Program recaptures.

• Adoption of August 27, 2025 minutes
• Review of CHF funding and ADU updates
• Discussion on Home Ownership Program recaptures
• Review of Town multi-unit single family initiative
• Discussion on Cantwell Court project

The Community Housing Advisory Board approved the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. A public comment was heard on proposed ADU code changes. The board discussed housing‑fund research and legislative updates. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from August 27, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Property Management Committee

The Property Management Committee will review upcoming restoration projects and set funding priorities. It will receive an update on the Parsons/Dodge Homestead. The committee will consider the Osborn Farm Homestead Management Plan. Additional items may be introduced under other business.

• Upcoming restoration projects and funding priorities
• Parsons/Dodge Homestead update
• Osborn Farm Homestead Management Plan
• Other business or new items

Planning Board

The Montauk Planning Board meeting on September 10, 2025 will consider several land‑use items, including subwaiver approvals, lot line modifications, a hotel renovation site plan, an affordable multiple‑residence proposal, and subdivision modification resolutions. The board will also adopt the minutes from its August 13 and August 27 meetings.

• 267 Accabonac Subwaiver
• McDermott Lot Line Modification
• Haven Hotel Renovation Site Plan
• Affordable Multiple Residence memo
• Spencer Oaks Preliminary Subdivision Modification Resolution

East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee

The East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee voted unanimously to reduce the speed limit on Long Lane from 45 mph to 30 mph, aligning with the town board's consideration. The meeting also included updates on water‑conservation notices, upcoming ribbon‑cutting events, affordable‑housing grants, and scheduled litter‑pickup dates. No other formal actions were taken.

• Reduced speed limit on Long Lane to 30 mph (unanimous approval)

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee affirmed Mike Rogers, Amagansett School Superintendent, as a voting member of the Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee. The ACAC also adopted several action items, including communicating community concerns about large events to the Special Event Committee and continuing to monitor the Senior Center project. Additional recommendations were made to monitor Cantwell Court design, support public participation in upcoming zoning discussions, and encourage community review of airport flight patterns.

• Mike Rogers affirmed as voting member of ACAC
• ACAC to communicate community concerns about large events to the Special Event Committee
• ACAC to continue monitoring Senior Center project
• Feedback on accessibility, adult day care, and design to be communicated to the Board
• Continue monitoring Cantwell Court design, affordability, and funding options
• Support public participation in upcoming zoning and housing code discussions
• Encourage community review of flight patterns and provide feedback as needed

Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board

The Advisory Board adopted the July 14 minutes unanimously. A motion to enter executive session was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted July 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session passed
• Meeting adjourned at 3:55 PM

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review minutes, correspondence, and updates from community organizations. The agenda includes a CCOM update from Kay Tyler.

• CCOM update by Kay Tyler

The committee approved the August meeting minutes after a motion by C. Cortese and a second by B. Grimes. The Town Board announced it will issue a proclamation honoring Dick Monahan at its next monthly meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from C. Cortese, seconded by S. Sennefelder.

• Approved August meeting minutes (motion by C. Cortese, seconded by B. Grimes)
• Town Board to issue proclamation honoring Dick Monahan (scheduled for next board meeting)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by C. Cortese, seconded by S. Sennefelder)

Planning Board

The East Hampton Planning Board approved extensions of time for three Personal Wireless Service Facility permits: a Cingular Wireless tower at 55 S. Euclid Ave., a Cingular Wireless tower at 56 Flamingo Ave., and an American Tower at 103 Flaggy Hole Road. All motions were made by Chair Edward Krug, seconded by members, and passed with all members in favor. The board also approved road assignments for 12 Garbis Lane and 178 South Essex Street, and scheduled public hearings for several site plans.

• Approved extension of time for New Cingular Wireless tower at 55 S. Euclid Ave. – motion by Chair Krug, seconded by Alternate Member Jones, unanimous
• Approved extension of time for New Cingular Wireless tower at 56 Flamingo Ave. – motion by Chair Krug, seconded by Member Siska, unanimous
• Approved extension of time for American Tower at 103 Flaggy Hole Road – motion by Chair Krug, seconded by Member Cortese, unanimous
• Approved road assignment for 12 Garbis Lane – motion by Chair Krug, seconded by Member Siska, unanimous
• Approved road assignment for 178 South Essex Street – motion by Chair Krug, seconded by Member Cortese, unanimous
• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing for Brisas Padel Court Site Plan – motion by Member Warren, seconded by Member Hansen, unanimous
• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing for Este Restaurant Site Plan – motion by Member Warren, seconded by Member Hansen, unanimous
• Approved resolution to schedule public hearing for Eco Acres (199 Bull Path) Subwaiver – motion by Member Siska, seconded by Member Cortese, unanimous

Planning Board

The board closed the public hearing on the Franzetti SW project. It approved the Marx Two‑Story Infill and Marram EV Chargers site plans. It scheduled public hearings for the 267 Accabonac and Kun subwaivers and approved a road assignment for Third St Invesco LLC. The board also determined that the Nicholson subwaiver modification does not need a public hearing and that the Springs Brewery plan requires more information.

• Closed public hearing on Franzetti SW (all members in favor)
• Approved Marx Two Story Infill Site Plan (all members in favor)
• Approved Marram EV Chargers Phased Site Plan (all members in favor)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for 267 Accabonac Subwaiver (all members in favor)
• Approved scheduling public hearing for Kun Subwaiver (all members in favor)
• Approved Third St Invesco LLC Urban Renewal Road Assignment (all members in favor)
• Determined Nicholson Subwaiver Modification does not require a public hearing (all members in favor)
• Determined Springs Brewery Site Plan requires additional information (all members in favor)

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. Funding for the Cranberry Hole Bridge was approved as part of the 2025‑2029 Capital Plan, with procurement to be advertised and a contract awarded by year‑end. The Cantwell Court request for proposals was rejected due to high costs.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2025 (motion by Tom Field, seconded by Shari Thompson)
• Approved funding for Cranberry Hole Bridge (2025‑2029 Capital Plan); procurement advertised, contract by year’s end
• Rejected Cantwell Court RFP due to high costs

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the July meeting after a motion by C. Yula and a second by M. Tripp. Members heard reports on police call volume, a $100K grant for the West Lake Boat Ramp, and the upcoming $15 million Lake Montauk dredging project. No other actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved July meeting minutes (motion by C. Yula, seconded by M. Tripp)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by S. Sennefelder, seconded by K. Weiss)

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee approved a rule that any member who misses more than three meetings per year for two consecutive years will be removed from the committee. It also established a quorum as three‑quarters of the membership and set a minimum of two members present for meetings held at the chapel. The minutes for April, May, and June were approved with modifications to attendance. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved rule removing members missing >3 meetings per year for two consecutive years (unanimous)
• Approved definition of quorum as three‑quarters of membership (unanimous)
• Approved requirement that meetings proceed only if at least two members are present at the chapel (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April, May, and June with attendance modifications (unanimous)

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to use Community Housing Fund money to recapture a Home Ownership Program house that is pending resale. All other agenda items were discussed but no further actions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agreed to use Community Housing Fund for Home Ownership Program house recapture

Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee

The Amagansett Citizens Advisory Committee approved the minutes from its July 14, 2025 meeting, with John Broderick and Michael Jordan signing the approval. No other formal actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (John Broderick, Michael Jordan)

Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. A motion to enter Executive Session was made at 3:35 PM and was passed. The meeting was then adjourned at 3:52 PM, with the next meeting set for August 25, 2025.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (passed)
• Scheduled next meeting for August 25, 2025

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The WCAC reviewed proposals for an attendance requirement and quorum definition, which will be voted on at the August meeting. Reports on airport questions, helicopter noise, road surveys, the South Fork Wind bond, ADU code draft, and traffic on Stone Road were presented. No formal actions or votes were taken at this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a building permit for 61 Gardiner’s Lane, requiring a $22,500 undertaking. It also recommended the Town Board approve two urban‑renewal map modifications. The Board modified a subdivision easement in Wainscott, scheduled a public hearing for a minor subdivision, approved site‑plan changes at 80 Firestone Road, and extended two Verizon administrative permits.

• Approved building permit for 61 Gardiner’s Lane with $22,500 undertaking (6-0)
• Recommended Town Board approve Martinez Urban Renewal map modification
• Recommended Town Board approve Abraham’s Urban Renewal map modification
• Modified Wainscott Holdings subdivision easement to allow access for adjacent parcel (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Franzetti minor subdivision on Aug 13, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved modifications to 80 Firestone Bluff site plan, including unit size increases and retaining walls (6-0)
• Extended Verizon administrative permit at Amagansett for one year, until Jan 4, 2026 (6-0)

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the June meeting minutes. The Town Pickleball Policy was extended through July. Dune Cross‑Overs legislation was passed to protect the dunes with signage and an “Adopt a Dune” program. The planned fireworks display was cancelled because of a piping plover nest.

• Approved June meeting minutes (motion by R. Cortell, seconded by C. Yula)
• Extended Town Pickleball Policy restricting weekend play to residents through July
• Passed Dune Cross‑Overs legislation to protect dunes, add signage, and start an “Adopt a Dune” program
• Cancelled fireworks display due to piping plover nest

Planning Board

The Board approved the site‑plan application for Scoville Hall Terrace and Generator Well, waiving the public hearing and setting several conditions. A motion to close the public hearing for the MAR X two‑story fill site plan was passed unanimously. The Board issued a negative declaration for the Franzetti minor subdivision and waived memo elements for the Breakers Awning site plan. Two applications – Marram EV Chargers phased site plan and Nicholson minor subdivision modification – were tabled.

• Approved site‑plan for Scoville Hall Terrace (6‑0)
• Closed public hearing for MAR X two‑story fill site plan (unanimous)
• Negative declaration for Franzetti minor subdivision (vote not recorded)
• Waived memo elements for Breakers Awning site plan (vote not recorded)
• Marram EV Chargers phased site plan – tabled
• Nicholson minor subdivision modification – tabled
• Southampton Masonry storage bins site plan – required 24‑ft access lane and sanitary calculations (no vote recorded)
• 350 Pantigo affordable housing site plan – board requested layout revisions (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The board approved the Pinkerton Farm site plan, granting site‑plan approval for agricultural use. It extended the time for Maidstone Acres II to obtain a building permit until July 26 2025. It also removed condition H.12 from the final subdivision approval for 55 Wainscott Hollow. Additional actions included assuming lead‑agency status for the Kun Minor Subdivision and waiving certain requirements for Brisas Padel Courts and Breakers Awning site plans.

• Approved Pinkerton Farm site plan (unanimous)
• Extended building‑permit deadline for Maidstone Acres II to July 26 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed condition H.12 from 55 Wainscott Hollow final subdivision approval (unanimous)
• Assumed lead‑agency status for Kun Minor Subdivision (unanimous)
• Waived topography requirement for Brisas Padel Courts site plan (unanimous)
• Waived lighting memo elements for Breakers Awning site plan (unanimous)

Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board

The Advisory Board unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to go into Executive Session was made at 3:46 PM and was passed. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved prior minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to enter Executive Session passed

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 2025 meeting after a motion by R. Cortell and a second by S. Sennefelder. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by R. Cortell and a second by M. Tripp. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (motion by R. Cortell, seconded by S. Sennefelder)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by R. Cortell, seconded by M. Tripp)

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board approved the minutes from its April 23, 2025 meeting. The board heard an overview from the East Hampton Housing Authority about the Request for Qualifications for the 114 Middle Income housing project and the status of the Cottages project, noting that $500,000 of county money has not been issued. Members discussed potential affordable‑housing preferences for emergency‑service volunteers under pending county legislation.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Board granted final subdivision approval for Glen Valley Associates, Ltd., subject to numerous conditions. It also approved a building permit for 120 Harbor Boulevard, Springs, contingent on a $22,500 surety. The Board removed condition #12 from the 55 Wainscott Hollow subdivision modification. The Intro to Planning Applications Best Practice Study was tabled.

• Approved final subdivision map for Glen Valley Associates, LTD (conditions attached)
• Approved building permit for 120 Harbor Blvd, Springs, pending $22,500 undertaking
• Approved removal of condition #12 for 55 Wainscott Hollow subdivision modification
• Tabled Intro to Planning Applications Best Practice Study

Planning Board

The board adopted the site‑plan approval for Hampton 310 LLC’s barn relocation, voting 7‑0 with one recusal and attaching multiple conditions. It waived required site‑plan elements and public hearings for the Marx two‑story infill and the Headin’ East BUB site plan. The board unanimously supported extending the Outdoor Dining Program pilot period and agreed with the Town Engineer’s recommendations on two map modifications.

• Approved Hampton 310 LLC barn site plan (7-0 vote, 1 recusal) with conditions
• Waived required site‑plan elements and public hearing for Marx two‑story infill
• Waived public hearing and required site‑plan elements for Headin’ East BUB, LLC site plan
• Unanimously supported extension of the Outdoor Dining Program pilot period (code change)
• Agreed with Town Engineer’s recommendations for map modification of 136 Town Lane & 9 Royal Street
• Agreed with Town Engineer’s recommendations for map modification of 9 Eau Claire Street, Springs
• Found revised revegetation plan acceptable for MacDonald/Griffin minor subdivision
• Requested map title change and revised revegetation plan for 267 Accabonac minor subdivision

East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee

The East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee met on May 5, 2025 and discussed a range of topics, including e‑bike use, southern pine and black turpentine beetles, the projected opening of East End Emergency Services, proposals to ease accessory dwelling unit zoning, options for the town gun club lease, reports of ICE presence, sidewalk bicycle signage, and questions about MTA chemical testing. The minutes record no approvals, votes, or other formal decisions on any of these items.

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting after a motion by S. Sennefelder and a second by C. Cortese. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion by S. Sennefelder and a second by C. Yula. No substantive policy decisions were made; the committee discussed upcoming events and provided updates on town matters.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (motion by S. Sennefelder, seconded by C. Cortese)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by S. Sennefelder, seconded by C. Yula)

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee postponed approval of the April minutes until next month. It also appointed Barry Raebeck to chair the June meeting. No other decisions were recorded.

• Postponed approval of April minutes to next month
• Designated Barry Raebeck as chair of the June meeting

Planning Board

The Board voted unanimously to adopt a code change creating Tier 1B PWSF. It closed the public hearings for the Hampton 310 LLC Barn and Marram Cabanas site plans without comment. The Board granted waivers and minor‑plan qualifications for several site plans and extended the compliance deadlines for the Fort Pond Native Plants addition and the Adamidou & Koskosidis minor subdivision.

• Closed Hampton 310 LLC Barn site plan hearing (motion approved)
• Closed Marram Cabanas site plan hearing (motion approved)
• Waived ground‑elevation requirements for Sea Crest Pool site plan (board agreed)
• Waived setback requirements for 552 West Lake car charging station accessory structures (board agreed)
• Qualified Marran EV Chargers Phase D site plan as a minor site plan (board agreed)
• Unanimous support for code change creating Tier 1B PWSF (board approved)
• Extended time for Fort Pond Native Plants addition site plan to Feb 28 2026 (resolution adopted)
• Extended time for Adamidou & Koskosidis minor subdivision to Mar 25 2026 (resolution adopted)

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board formally approved the minutes from its March 26 meeting. The board discussed potential real‑estate purchases, a revised first‑time homebuyer assistance program, ADU assistance, and funding processes, but no further actions were voted on.

• Approved March 26 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes. It adopted a resolution urging the Town Board to influence the State to lower the posted speed limit on Montauk Highway between the Community Church and the Ranch to 40 mph in each direction. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March meeting minutes (motion by R. Monahan, seconded by L. Barnds)
• Passed resolution urging Town Board to push for 40 mph speed limit between Community Church and the Ranch (voice vote, motion by J. Chimples, seconded by R. Silver)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by J. Chimples, seconded by S. Sennefelder)

East Hampton/Sag Harbor Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee approved an amendment to the February meeting minutes as requested by Kath Burke Gonzalez. The amendment will be made before the minutes are posted on the town website. No vote tally was recorded.

• Amended February minutes (no vote recorded)

Wainscott Citizens Advisory Committee

The committee reported that the ARB and ZBA denied a request for two habitable structures at 77 Beach Lane. The committee also approved a motion to send a letter with questions for the airport director, drafted by Marc Frons. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Denied request for two habitable structures at 77 Beach Lane (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to send letter with questions for airport director (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The board waived elevation, utility, parking and drainage requirements for the Surf Club 4 phased site plan and for the Hampton 310 LLC barn site plan. It also waived the public hearing for the Wainscott Holdings subdivision modification and for the Hampton 310 barn. The board approved a public hearing for the Hampton 310 barn (6‑0 vote). Resolutions were adopted allowing building permits for four East Hampton properties with required undertakings of $18,000 or $26,000, and the Smart Stor site‑plan deadline was extended one year.

• Waived floor/ground elevation, utility line, parking, and drainage requirements for Surf Club 4 phased site plan
• Waived elevation drawing requirement for Hampton 310 LLC barn site plan
• Waived public hearing requirement for Wainscott Holdings LLC subdivision modification
• Approved public hearing for Hampton 310 LLC barn site plan (6‑0 vote)
• Adopted building permit resolutions for 19 Hawthorne Ave ($18,000 undertaking) and three Ocean Parkway sites ($26,000 each)
• Extended compliance deadline for Smart Stor site plan to April 7, 2026

Community Housing Advisory Board (CHAB)

The Community Housing Advisory Board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2025 meeting. The board unanimously thanked Eric Schantz for his service. The board voted to approve the proposed First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program for 2025, including the provision that applicants may not already be under a contract of sale.

• Approved Feb. 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved First Time Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program (vote passed)

Planning Board

The Board approved an amendment to the 1977 subdivision waiver, deleting the requirement that 63 Seaside Avenue use a common driveway with 65 Seaside Avenue. It also scheduled a public hearing for the Marram Cabanas site plan on April 23, 2025, extended the compliance deadline for Peconic Land Trust’s Quail Hill Farm site plan to December 4, 2025, and voted to require Wainscott Commercial Center to submit a preliminary Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

• Amended subdivision waiver for 63 & 65 Seaside Avenue, removing driveway restriction (adopted, 7‑0 ayes)
• Scheduled public hearing for Marram Cabanas site plan on April 23, 2025 (adopted)
• Extended time for Peconic Land Trust to obtain certificate of occupancy to Dec 4 2025 (adopted, 6‑0 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Board voted 6‑0 (1 recusal) that Wainscott Commercial Center must prepare and submit a preliminary SDEIS
• Waived requirement for Steiner Oasis subdivision waiver to include reserved area and asked applicant to revise easement map (work session agreement)
• Requested 9 South Ferncroft applicant submit short environmental assessment and revised driveway plan (work session recommendation)
• Declared Marram Cabanas site plan complete and ready for public hearing (work session)
• Approved positive declaration and scope for supplemental DEIS for Wainscott Commercial Center (adopted)