Shelter Island public meetings in 2025

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will vote on several resolutions, including a one‑year extension of Alfred Loreto’s dredge permit, a $7,500 deposit requirement for the Sylvester Manor site‑plan application, and an amendment to the town’s holiday schedule. The board will also authorize a purchase of an East Genesis Unloader Trailer for up to $115,000, which will not take effect until a permissive referendum is approved. Additional actions include awarding the 2026‑2027 asphalt contract to Corazzini Asphalt, Inc., and approving an $18,895 change order for the ambulance barn addition.

• Approve one‑year extension of Alfred Loreto’s maintenance dredge permit (DEC permit #1‑4732‑00353‑00009)
• Establish a $7,500 deposit for Sylvester Manor Educational Farm site‑plan review
• Amend Town Code Section 18‑5(A) to add the day after Thanksgiving and other holiday adjustments
• Authorize purchase of an East Genesis Unloader Trailer up to $115,000, subject to a permissive referendum
• Award Type 6 Asphaltic Concrete bid to Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. at $122 per ton

The Board adopted resolutions to schedule public hearings for two marine projects, approved a one‑year extension of a dredge permit, set a $7,500 deposit for site‑plan applications, amended the town holiday schedule, and approved several appointments and contracts, including a $115,000 highway trailer purchase and an $18,895 change order for the ambulance barn.

• Public hearing scheduled for Shorewood Farms maintenance dredge (5-0)
• Public hearing scheduled for XV Property dock project (5-0)
• Approved one‑year extension of Alfred Loreto dredge permit (5-0)
• Established $7,500 deposit for site‑plan applications (4-0-1 abstain)
• Amended town holiday schedule (5-0)
• Awarded asphalt bid to Corazzini Asphalt, Inc. (5-0)
• Authorized $18,895 change order for ambulance barn addition (5-0)
• Approved up to $115,000 purchase of East Genesis Unloader Trailer (vote not recorded)

Committees

The Green Options Committee will review and approve the November 20, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee will receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, the GOC cloth shopping bag program, and solar installations at the recycling center, residential sites, and Shelter Island High School. The agenda also includes time for old business and new business items.

• Approve November 20, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes
• ETIPP (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project) updates presented by Town Board
• GOC cloth shopping bags update
• Solar installation update at the recycling center
• Updates on residential solar and Shelter Island High School solar project

Committees

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will review and approve meeting dates for 2026 and receive a report from the EMS Director.

• Review and approve 2026 EMS Advisory Board meeting dates
• Receive report from EMS Director D/Sgt. Jack Thilberg
• Receive update from Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation

The board unanimously approved the September 17, 2025 EMS meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the quarterly meeting dates for 2026. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved September 17, 2025 EMS meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved quarterly 2026 meeting dates (unanimously)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a work session to discuss extending a dredging permit, reviewing a revised intermunicipal agreement, and considering a holiday schedule change. The session also includes a public comment period and a request to reopen a dock application hearing.

• Loreto dredging permit extension
• Peconic Bay Region Advisory Committee - revised IMA
• 2026 Holiday schedule – discuss swap of Election Day for day after Thanksgiving
• Totonis – request to reopen public hearing on dock application
• Ethics code update (subject to Public Hearing)

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates on water testing and USGS studies. The body will discuss well status, saltwater intrusion, and progress toward 2026 goals.

• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study update
• USGS Saltwater Intrusion Study update
• Private Well Chloride Testing Program update
• Center Triangle Water Testing update
• Drop off for surplus pharmaceuticals

The committee unanimously approved the November 17, 2025 minutes and kept the current drought guidance unchanged. Two study items were tabled pending updates from the Town Engineer. Members planned a Water Testing Weekend and scheduled a public hearing for Center Triangle water testing on Dec. 22, 2025. The August 2026 meeting was rescheduled to Aug. 10, 2026.

• Approved acceptance of Nov 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved maintaining current drought guidance (unanimous)
• Tabled Saltwater Intrusion Study pending engineer update
• Tabled Voluntary Private Well Testing pending engineer update
• Scheduled public hearing on Center Triangle water testing for Dec 22, 2025
• Planned Water Testing Weekend; members to develop materials Jan‑Feb
• Changed August 2026 meeting date to Aug 10, 2026 at 2:00 pm
• Assigned Member Grand to update pharmaceutical drop‑off signs (update in Jan)

Committees

The Shelter Island Community Housing Board will review meeting minutes and discuss updates for the Community Housing Fund and the Landlord/Renter Online Posting Board. The meeting will also cover Openings on the CHB and New Business.

• Review/Approval of November 13, 2025 CHB Meeting Minutes
• Community Housing Fund Update
• Landlord/Renter Online Posting Board
• Openings on CHB
• New Business

The Board met on December 11, 2025 and unanimously approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. No other formal actions were taken; the agenda items were updates on ADU calls, LOI edits, fund balance, and housing initiatives. The fund balance after a recent deposit is $1,387,845.00.

• Approved November 13, 2025 CHB Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and consider two resolutions regarding properties at 82 Smith Street and 29 Terry Drive.

• Review and approve December 3, 2025 minutes
• Resolution 82 Smith Street (Lange) 12-2025
• Resolution 29 Terry Drive (Woodward) 13-2025

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the application for 82 Smith Street with a 3‑0 vote after a member recused herself. The board also approved the application for 29 Terry Drive with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting were approved. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Approved 82 Smith Street application (3-0)
• Approved 29 Terry Drive application (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Dec 3, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will act on preliminary applications and sketch plans for the 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust and Crescent Beach LLC. The board will also consider a lot line adjustment extension for R&B of Shelter Island LLC. A work session will follow to discuss wetlands permits and site plan legislation.

• Payment of $4,182.00 to Whalen Filer for professional services
• Payment of $1,198.75 to The Raynor Group for professional services
• Preliminary Application Approval for 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust (#18-2025)
• Sketch Plan Approval for Crescent Beach LLC (#19-2025)
• Wetlands Permit Review for 85 Shore Road and 31B Dickerson Rd

The board approved payment of two professional service invoices totaling $5,380. It also approved three planning applications: the 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust preliminary application, Crescent Beach LLC sketch plan, and R&B of Shelter Island LLC lot line adjustment extension. Vote counts were 5-1-1 for the Fallert Trust application and 6-0-1 for each of the other two applications.

• Approved $4,182 Whalen Filer invoice for November 2025 services
• Approved $1,198 The Raynor Group invoice for November 2025 services
• Approved 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Preliminary Application (#18-2025) (5-1-1)
• Approved Crescent Beach LLC Sketch Plan (#19-2025) (6-0-1)
• Approved R&B of Shelter Island LLC Lot Line Adjustment Extension (#20-2025) (6-0-1)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board work session will hear public comments and review several items. It will update the Hazard Mitigation Plan, including its timeline and working group, discuss work session scheduling for 2026, consider a walking floor trailer proposal from K. Lewis, and examine an ethics code update that will be sent to a public hearing. The agenda also includes a brief look at waterways applications such as the Totonis dock and board members’ reports. An executive session will follow to address contracts and interviews.

• Hazard Mitigation Plan update – timeline and reconstitute working group
• Walking floor trailer proposal – K. Lewis
• Ethics code update – subject to a public hearing
• Waterways application – Totonis dock (time permitting)
• Discussion of work session times for 2026

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will review and accept the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. It will receive briefings from the Harbor Master and the Chairman. The agenda includes an update on the Royer Bulkhead. The council will also handle nominations and elections for its members.

• Review and accept minutes from 11/24/2025 meeting
• Briefing by Harbor Master
• Briefing by Chairman
• Royer Bulkhead update
• Nominations and elections

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting. The council approved the updated 2026 meeting dates and times. Members voted to elect Matthew Williamson as Chairman with a 5‑1 vote. Bill Geraghty was re‑elected as Deputy Chairman with a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of November 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved updated 2026 meeting dates and times (unanimous)
• Elected Matthew Williamson as Chairman (5-1)
• Elected Bill Geraghty as Deputy Chairman (6-0)

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, a financial report, and property maintenance updates. The board will also discuss a proposal at 7 South Cartwright and consider entering an executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Review/Approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report Overview
• West Neck Update (Tim Purtell)
• Proposal at 7 S. Cartwright
• Motion to enter Executive Session for Land Acquisition

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board voted to accept the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed a proposal for the Shelter Island Arts Center but made no decision. The meeting was then closed for an executive session to consider land acquisition.

• Approved acceptance of November 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The West Neck Water District Board of Directors will hold a hybrid meeting to consider routine agenda items. They will approve the September 26 2025 meeting minutes, review financial reports, receive a report from the SCWA, discuss a survey, and set dates for 2026 meetings. New board member Dan Halstead will be welcomed.

• Approve September 26 2025 meeting minutes
• Review financial statements
• Receive South Coast Water Authority (SCWA) report
• Discuss survey findings
• Propose meeting dates for 2026

The board unanimously approved the September 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the proposed dates for the 2026 board meetings. Members assigned Halstead to draft a letter informing customers that rates have not been raised recently. The board agreed to follow up with the Suffolk County Water Authority about the October water main break, with Chairperson Shaw contacting Deputy CEO Joe Pokorny.

• Approved September 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Member Halstead assigned to draft customer letter on rate history
• Postponed water rate increase decision until next meeting
• Directed water main break inquiry to SCWA; Chairperson Shaw to contact Joe Pokorny

Committees

The Shelter Island Board of Ethics will review and approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss an update to the Ethics Code. The session includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Review and approve October 17, 2025 minutes
• Public comments period
• Ethics Code update
• Plain English Guide
• Executive session to discuss employee employment history

Committees

The Deer and Tick Committee will meet to review minutes from November 5, 2025. The agenda includes updates on deer management and an educational report.

• Deer Management Update
• Educational Report

The Deer and Tick Committee unanimously approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee approved revisions to the Simplified Tick Control Strategies document, adding a QR code and CDC graphics, and directed the clerk to update the document on the town website. Members agreed to begin digital distribution of the tick‑control guide immediately, with printed copies to be placed at Town Hall, the Senior Center, Dr. Potter’s office and the school. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Unanimously approved acceptance of November 5, 2025 Deer and Tick Meeting minutes
• Approved revisions to Simplified Tick Control Strategies document, including QR code and CDC graphics
• Tasked the clerk to update the revised document on the town website
• Members agreed to begin digital distribution of tick‑control materials immediately

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will first review and approve the minutes from its November 19, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two development applications: one at 82 Smith Street (Lange, case 12‑2025) and another at 29 Terry Drive (Woodward, case 13‑2025). The board will discuss recommendations before voting.

• Review and approve November 19, 2025 minutes
• Application 12‑2025 – 82 Smith Street (Lange)
• Application 13‑2025 – 29 Terry Drive (Woodward)

The board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It decided not to impose any conditions on the accessory dwelling unit variance for 82 Smith Street. It imposed a condition of perpetual screening on the pool equipment for 29 Terry Drive, with future replacements required to be moved to a conforming location.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• No conditions imposed on 82 Smith Street ADU variance
• Imposed perpetual screening condition on pool equipment at 29 Terry Drive

Town Board

The Board will adopt the Mooring Waiting List Procedure, the Congdon Creek Town Dock Waiting List Procedure, and the Town Docks Permit Rules & Regulations. It will set dock slip fees at $1,000 per slip per year, with a reduced $350 rate for commercial shellfish or fish license holders. The Board will also approve a 100‑square‑foot exemption request for William Cummings, make several appointments, and approve budget transfers and modifications.

• Adopt Mooring Waiting List Procedure, Congdon Creek Town Dock Waiting List Procedure, and Town Docks Permit Rules & Regulations
• Approve dock slip fees: $1,000 per slip per year; $350 per slip per year for commercial shellfish/fish license holders
• Approve 100 sf exemption request for William Cummings, 3 Locust Avenue
• Appointments: Dan Halsted to West Neck Water District Board; reappoint Peter McCracken and Dr. James Bevilacqua to EMS Advisory Board and Deer & Tick Committee; appoint Lynn Colligan, Edward Katta, Tim Sheehan to designated positions
• Approve 2025 budget transfers ($2,800, $1,500, $61,801.69) and budget modifications ($10,037.79, $12,844.07) and related payments

The Board adopted the Mooring Waiting List Procedure, the Congdon Creek Dock Waiting List Procedure, and the Town Docks Permit Rules. It also set dock permit fees at $1,000 per slip per year, with a $350 discount for commercial shellfish or fish harvesters. Several budget transfers were approved, including $61,801.69 for a highway vehicle purchase, and multiple appointments and reappointments were confirmed.

• Adopted Mooring Waiting List Procedure, Congdon Creek Dock Waiting List Procedure, and Town Docks Permit Rules (Resolution 460) – vote 4‑0
• Set Town Dock permit fees: $1,000 per slip per year; $350 per slip for commercial harvesters (Resolution 461) – vote 4‑0
• Approved $61,801.69 transfer from Highway Capital Reserve to Highway Capital Projects for Freightliner purchase (Resolution 469) – vote 4‑0
• Approved $2,800 transfer from PD Boat Gas & Oil to PD Maintenance (Resolution 469) – vote 4‑0
• Approved $1,500 transfer from Nutrition Van Maintenance & Fuel to Nutrition Office & Miscellaneous (Resolution 469) – vote 4‑0
• Appointed Dan Halsted to West Neck Water District Board of Directors (Resolution 463) – vote 4‑0
• Reappointed Peter McCracken as Chair of the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board (Resolution 464) – vote 4‑0
• Increased 2025 revenue and expense codes by $600 for a youth recreation donation (Resolution 468) – vote 4‑0

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board work session will include public comments, a review of an Ethics Code update that will be subject to a public hearing, a presentation of the Facilities Master Plan by J. Finora, and board members’ reports. An executive session will discuss contracts and the employment history of several employees. No public comments will be taken on the Ethics Code during this work session.

• Ethics Code update (subject to a public hearing)
• Facilities Master Plan presentation by J. Finora
• Board members’ reports
• Executive session discussion of contracts
• Executive session discussion of employment history of several employees

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review and approve the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It will discuss an update on the Coleman/Rosofsky wetlands application for the property at 31B Dickerson Rd. The council will examine marked‑up copies of Wetlands Code 129 with final notes and comments. A nomination for a new Co‑Chairperson will also be considered.

• Approve October 28, 2025 CAC meeting minutes
• Update on Coleman/Rosofsky wetlands application (31B Dickerson Rd)
• Review marked‑up copies of Wetlands Code 129 with final notes
• Nomination for Co‑Chairperson of the Conservation Advisory Council
• Consider old business and new business items

The Conservation Advisory Council approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Members nominated Chris Tehan as co‑chair, with full council support, and will forward the nomination to the Town Board for approval. The chair will compile Wetlands Code comments for a Town Board presentation early next year. The supervisor will investigate Mashomack Preserve conservation and the council will add it to 2026 priorities.

• Approved October 28, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Nominated Chris Tehan as co‑chair with council support (to be presented to Town Board)
• Chairperson to compile Wetlands Code comments for early‑next‑year Town Board presentation
• Supervisor to investigate Mashomack Preserve conservation; CAC to add to 2026 priorities

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will meet to receive briefings from the Harbor Master and Chairman. The body will discuss the status of town dock fees and waitlist procedures, as well as an update on Royer Bulkhead noncompliance.

• Royer Bulkhead noncompliance update
• Town Dock fees and waitlist procedures
• Town Dock R&R status

The advisory council reported that the Town Board approved a $20 waitlist fee, required a Boater’s Safety Certificate, added a “limitations of use” clause, and set dock fees at $1,000 per year for most users and $350 for commercial fishermen. The council also approved the minutes from September 15, 2025, and scheduled the next meeting for December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Members approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes
• Scheduled next meeting for December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Town Board approved $20 waitlist fee for dock waitlist
• Town Board required Boater’s Safety Certificate for dock users
• Town Board added “limitations of use” prohibiting gear storage around slips
• Town Board set dock fees to $1,000/year, $350 for commercial fishermen
• Council approved proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Chairperson Geraghty will follow up with Building Department on Westmoreland dock

Committees

The Shelter Island Health and Wellness Committee will review the 2026 budget overview and discuss updates to the Needs Assessment Program, including interview timelines for specific groups. The committee will also consider advertising and interviewing applicants to fill vacant seats and set proposed meeting dates for 2026. A motion may be made to close the public meeting and enter executive session to discuss an employee's employment history.

• 2026 Budget Overview
• Needs Assessment Program updates on specific groups and interview timelines
• Advertising/Interview Applicants to Fill Vacant Seats
• 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates/Time
• Motion to close public meeting and go into executive session to discuss employment history of an employee

The committee approved the September 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It unanimously approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates. A motion was made to close the public meeting for an executive session to discuss an employee matter. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 12, 2025 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting dates (unanimously)
• Moved to close public meeting for executive session (motion made)

Committees

The Green Options Committee will meet to review solar initiatives and energy partnership updates. The body will discuss the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) and solar projects at the Recycling Center and Shelter Island High School.

• Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) Town Board presentation
• Solar at the Recycling Center
• Shelter Island High School Solar Project
• Residential Solar update
• GOC Cloth Shopping Bags update

The Green Options Committee unanimously approved three motions: acceptance of the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes, acceptance of the 2026 meeting dates, and a change of the 2026 monthly meeting start time to 11:00 am. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Accepted October 16, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimously approved)
• Accepted 2026 meeting dates (unanimously approved)
• Changed 2026 monthly meeting start time to 11:00 am (unanimously approved)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two property applications and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Application 12-2025 for 82 Smith Street (Lange)
• Application 13-2025 for 29 Terry Drive (Woodward)
• Approval of 2026 Meeting Calendar

The board approved the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar. Two variance applications were heard but no decisions were made; written comments are accepted until November 26, 2025.

• Approved minutes of October 22, 2025 meeting
• Approved 2026 meeting calendar

Planning Board

The Shelter Island Planning Board will review and approve minutes from the October 14 meeting, consider payment of two professional service invoices totaling $4,592, and declare Crescent Beach LLC as the lead agency for its minor subdivision. In the work session, the board will discuss lot line adjustments pending health department approval, review final subdivision applications for Bloom and other projects, and consider wetlands permit applications and a site‑plan for the Sylvester Manor Educational Farm.

• Approve payment of $2,992 invoice from Whalen Filer for professional services
• Approve payment of $1,600 invoice from The Raynor Group for professional services
• Declare Crescent Beach LLC Minor Subdivision as lead agency
• Review final application for Bloom Minor Subdivision (due Feb 11, 2026)
• Discuss site‑plan application for Sylvester Manor Educational Farm

The Board approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved two invoices—$2,992 to Whalen Filer and $1,600 to The Raynor Group. A declaration that Crescent Beach LLC will serve as the lead agency was adopted with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,992 invoice to Whalen Filer (unanimous)
• Approved $1,600 invoice to The Raynor Group (unanimous)
• Approved Crescent Beach LLC lead agency declaration (5-0)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board adopted the 2026 preliminary budget and established dock permit fees. The meeting also included the approval of a wetlands permit for a property at 31 Peconic Avenue and the designation of the Town Board as the lead agency for a pump station project at 12 Dinah Rock Road.

• Adopted 2026 preliminary budget
• Set dock permit fees at $500/700 per slip, per year
• Approved wetlands permit for 31 Peconic Avenue
• Designated Town Board as lead agency for 12 Dinah Rock Road pump station
• Public hearings adjourned to December 1, 2025

The Board adopted the revised preliminary budget for 2026 with a unanimous vote. It also approved a public hearing to allocate $25,000 of Water Quality Improvement funds. A wetlands permit for 31 Peconic Avenue was granted with specific mitigation conditions. The Board designated itself as lead agency for the proposed pump station and cistern at 12 Dinah Rock Road.

• Adopted 2026 preliminary budget (4-0)
• Called public hearing for $25,000 water‑quality funds on Dec 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for 31 Peconic Avenue with conditions (4-0)
• Designated Town Board as lead agency for 12 Dinah Rock Road pump station project (4-0)

Committees

The committee directed the Town Attorney to send implementation notes on Appendix E to DSHS for the ferry flood‑hazard mitigation project. LK McLean will prepare an updated schedule for the ferry analysis, and the consultant will provide the schedule next week. The committee approved a resolution to present Community Development Block Grant funding—$105 K for the Tot lot and $5 K for CAST—to the Town Board at the special meeting, with total project costs estimated at $150‑250 K.

• Town Attorney to send implementation notes on Appendix E to DSHS (ferry flood‑hazard mitigation)
• LK McLean to prepare updated ferry analysis schedule; consultant to deliver schedule next week
• Committee approved resolution to present CDBG funding ($105 K Tot lot, $5 K CAST) to Town Board (project total $150‑250 K)

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee meeting will review several updates, including precipitation and well status, USGS baseline and saltwater intrusion studies, private well testing programs, and pharmaceutical disposal. The committee will also receive a budget update for 2026 and an irrigation subcommittee report. Tentative meeting dates for 2026 will be discussed, and other business may be addressed.

• Precipitation and Well Status Report
• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study Update
• USGS Saltwater Intrusion Study Update
• Private Well Chloride Testing Program Update
• 2026 WAC Budget Update

The Water Advisory Committee unanimously approved the October 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a motion to keep voluntary water restrictions in place. Three study updates (USGS 10‑Year Baseline, USGS Saltwater Intrusion, and Voluntary Private Well Testing) were tabled because the Town Engineer was absent. Councilwoman Larsen agreed to inquire about obtaining carbon‑neutralizing bags for a pharmacy drop‑box, and members accepted the proposed 2026 meeting dates.

• Accepted October 10, 2025 WAC minutes (unanimous)
• Continued voluntary water restrictions (unanimous)
• USGS 10‑Year Baseline Study update tabled
• USGS Saltwater Intrusion Study update tabled
• Voluntary Private Well Testing Submission tabled
• Councilwoman Larsen to inquire about carbon‑neutralizing bags for pharmacy drop‑box
• Members generally accepted proposed 2026 meeting dates

Committees

The Community Housing Board will review the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It will discuss a proposal for a housing plan, updates on accessory dwelling units, funding, rental units, and an online tool to match renters with landlords. The board will also address transition planning, tentative 2026 meeting dates, and any old or new business.

• Proposal for Housing Plan
• ADU Update
• Fund Update
• Rental Units Update
• Online Tool to Match Renters/Landlords

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to hold future meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. starting in 2026.

• Unanimously approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved 2026 meeting schedule: second Thursday monthly at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous vote)

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss a new land use proposal at 7 S. Cartwright. The meeting will conclude with a motion to enter executive session for land acquisition discussions.

• Review/Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial Report Overview
• West Neck Update and boundary markers/trail signs
• New Land Use Proposal – 7 S. Cartwright
• Motion to enter Executive Session for land acquisition

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. All other agenda items were informational updates or discussions with no formal votes recorded.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is meeting for a work session to discuss the 2026 Budget. The public hearing for this item is closed and no further public comments are being accepted.

• 2026 Budget

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board will review payment requests for three applications: Murphy at 70 West Neck Rd (App #14-2024), Kaczmarek at 137 Ram Island Drive (App #03-2025), and Perez at 3 Lake Drive (App #4-2025). The board will also continue discussion of a commercial grant, present a financial report, and set tentative meeting dates for 2026.

• Review payment request for Murphy (70 West Neck Rd) – WQI App #14-2024
• Review payment request for Kaczmarek (137 Ram Island Drive) – WQI App #03-2025
• Review payment request for Perez (3 Lake Drive) – WQI App #4-2025
• Continue discussion of commercial grant
• Financial report and 2026 tentative meeting dates

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously accepted the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved $12,000 septic rebates for Murphy (14 Sandpiper Rd), Kaczmarek (137 Ram Island Rd) pending a green stamp, and Perez (3 Lake Drive). Members also agreed to the proposed 2026 meeting dates.

• Accepted October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously approved)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate for Murphy – 14 Sandpiper Rd (unanimously approved)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate for Kaczmarek – 137 Ram Island Rd, pending green stamp (unanimously approved)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate for Perez – 3 Lake Drive (unanimously approved)
• Agreed to proposed 2026 WQIAB meeting dates (unanimously approved)

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a public hearing to accept comments regarding the budget. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing for budget comments

During the November 5, 2025 meeting, Supervisor Amber Brach‑Williams moved to close the public hearing and enter executive session. Councilwoman Margaret Larsen seconded the motion. The motion carried, ending the public hearing.

• Motion to close public hearing and enter executive session approved (motion carried)

Committees

The Deer and Tick Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting and discuss deer management updates. The body will also propose meeting dates for 2026 and address old and new business.

• Review and approve August 6, 2025 Deer and Tick Committee minutes
• Deer Management Update
• Educational Report
• 2026 Proposed Meeting Dates
• Old and New Business

The Deer and Tick Committee unanimously accepted the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously approved five scheduled meetings for 2026, to be held on the first Wednesday of April, June, August, November, and December at 10:00 am. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Unanimously approved August 6, 2025 Deer and Tick Meeting minutes
• Unanimously approved five 2026 meeting dates (April, June, August, November, December)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a work session to consider several items, including a request to proceed with a public hearing to fund water testing. The board will review Community Development Block Grant projects, a site‑plan application for Gardiners Bay Country Club, and a waterways permit for Fagen Dock. It will also adopt a new fee schedule for town dock permits and receive board members’ reports.

• Proceed with public hearing to fund water testing (WAC/WQI request)
• Review Community Development Block Grant projects
• Site‑plan review for Gardiners Bay Country Club
• Waterways permit application for Fagen Dock
• Adopt dock fee schedule: $500‑$700 per slip per year; $350‑$500 for commercial license holders, with pro‑rated rates for Dering Harbor and Dickerson Creek permits

The board adopted a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to apply for a federal grant of up to $35,000 to fund half of two years of transportation services provided by the Town Senior Center for elderly and disabled residents. It also adopted a resolution appointing John Cronin as an on‑call driver for the Senior Center at $25.09 per hour, limited to 20 hours per week, retroactive to September 15, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized application for up to $35,000 federal grant (5-0)
• Appointed John Cronin as on‑call Senior Center driver at $25.09/hr, max 20 hrs/week (5-0)
• Motion to close special meeting approved (5-0)

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review and approve the October 7 meeting minutes, consider three new wetland permit applications for properties at 9B Peconic Ave, 85 Shore Rd, and 31B Dickerson Rd, and discuss final notes on Wetlands Code 129. The meeting will also set proposed 2026 meeting dates and address any old or new business items.

• Review/approval of October 7, 2025 CAC meeting minutes
• New wetland application – Karpeh (9B Peconic Ave)
• New wetland application – Bootsie, LLC (85 Shore Rd)
• New wetland application – Coleman/Rosofsky (31B Dickerson Rd)
• Wetlands Code 129 review – final notes and comments

The council approved the October 7, 2025 Conservation Advisory Council minutes unanimously. It disapproved the Karpeh project at 9B Peconic Avenue by a 4‑1 vote. It approved the Bootsie, LLC project at 85 Shore Road and the Rosofsky/Coleman project at 31B Dickerson Drive, each with recommendations, by 6‑0 votes. Members also agreed to the proposed 2026 meeting schedule.

• Accepted October 7, 2025 CAC minutes (unanimous)
• Disapproved Karpeh – 9B Peconic Avenue (4-1)
• Approved Bootsie, LLC – 85 Shore Road with recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Rosofsky/Coleman – 31B Dickerson Drive with recommendations (6-0)
• Agreed to proposed 2026 meeting dates

Committees

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee will meet to discuss a ferry flood hazard mitigation project and review Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) possible projects. The meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2025, at 10 AM.

• Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation
• J. Mesiano's report
• CDBG possible projects

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee reviewed updates on the ferry flood hazard mitigation effort, reported on awarded and potential grants, and outlined possible Community Development Block Grant projects for 2024‑2026. The committee noted scheduling needs for a DOT transportation grant resolution and set the 2026 meeting calendar to continue meeting the first Tuesday of each month. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will adopt the tentative fiscal year 2026 budget as a preliminary budget. The Board authorizes the Town Clerk to publish the required advertisements. A public hearing on the preliminary budget is set for November 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Shelter Island Town Hall.

• Adoption of the preliminary FY 2026 budget (tentative, audited, adjusted)
• Authorization for the Town Clerk to advertise the budget per law
• Notice of a public hearing on the preliminary budget on Nov 5, 2025 at 1 p.m. at Shelter Island Town Hall

The Board adopted Resolution No. 437, approving the tentative FY 2026 budget with a 5‑0 vote. The Town Clerk was authorized to advertise the budget and issue notice of a public hearing on November 5, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned to executive session.

• Adopted FY 2026 preliminary budget (5-0)
• Authorized Town Clerk to advertise budget and schedule public hearing (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn and enter executive session carried (5-0)

Town Board

The October 22 meeting will include a Town Board Budget work session. The agenda also provides a calendar of upcoming workshop meetings with dates and times. Public viewing will be available in person and on YouTube, but no live comments will be taken. Comments may be submitted by email or at a future public hearing.

• Town Board Budget work session
• Calendar of workshop meetings (e.g., Sep 11 1‑4 PM, Sep 17 10 AM‑12 PM, Oct 22 1‑4 PM, etc.)
• Public viewing on YouTube; no live public comments
• Email comments to [email protected]
• Future public hearing to be scheduled for comment submission

At the special budget meeting, Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the meeting until October 23, 2025 and to go into executive session. The motion was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Adjourned budget meeting to Oct 23, 2025 and entered executive session (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will review and approve the October 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a public hearing on four rezoning resolutions for 80 N Ferry Road, 23 Tuthill Road, 74 Peconic Avenue, and 5 Marc Street. An executive session will address the employment history of an employee before the meeting adjourns.

• Resolution 1: 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) – case 05-2025
• Resolution 2: 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen) – case 07-2025
• Resolution 3: 74 Peconic Avenue (O’Sullivan) – case 10-2025
• Resolution 4: 5 Marc Street (Hunter One Realty, Inc.) – case 11-2025
• Executive session: review employment history of an employee

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved four development applications with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. A motion to move into executive session to discuss an employee's employment history was also approved. The board then reconvened in public and adjourned.

• Approved 80N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) application, vote 4-0 (Johnston recused)
• Approved 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen) application, vote 5-0
• Approved 74 Peconic Avenue (O’Sullivan) application, vote 5-0
• Approved 5 Marc Street (Hunter Once Realty, Inc.) application, vote 5-0
• Motion to enter executive session approved

Town Board

The board will adopt limits on the number of town dock permits and set annual fees for those permits. It will also consider a filming permit application and review pending waterway and wetlands permit applications identified on the agenda. Additional agenda items include public comments and board members’ reports.

• Cap of three Dickerson Creek Town Dock Permits issued at any one time
• Cap of two Dering Harbor Town Dock Permits issued at any one time
• Dock permit fee set at $500 per slip per year, or $350 per slip per year for commercial shellfish/fish license holders
• Review of an uncovered filming permit application
• Consideration of waterway permits (Fagen Dock, Thompson) and wetlands permit (Syms)

The Board adopted Resolution No. 436, authorizing a filming permit for Catherine Orr's crew at Shell Beach and Ram Island on October 28, 2025, with specified conditions. The vote was 4 in favor, 0 opposed. The Town Clerk was authorized to issue the permit. The special meeting was then closed by unanimous motion.

• Authorized filming permit for Oct 28 at Shell Beach and Ram Island (4‑0)
• Town Clerk authorized to issue the permit
• Closed special meeting (unanimous)

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board is meeting to review financial reports and property maintenance. The board will enter an executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• West Neck update
• Invasive Species Grant
• Boundary Markers/Trail Signs
• Peconic Land Trust Interactive Map
• Banta Memorial Bench update

The board voted unanimously to accept the September 8, 2025 Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board meeting minutes. A memorial bench honoring Ken Banta was selected and approved for installation on the 7 S. Cartwright Road property. No other formal decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Unanimously approved acceptance of September 8, 2025 CPFAB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved selection of Ken Banta memorial bench for installation at 7 S. Cartwright Road (approved by Mr. Banta)
• Motion to close public meeting for executive session was made (outcome not recorded)

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee will consider the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes and receive several status reports, including precipitation, well conditions, and updates on USGS studies. The agenda includes updates on a 10‑year baseline study, a saltwater intrusion study, private well chloride testing, and Center Triangle water testing. The committee will also receive an update on the town's 2026 water budget. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review and approve September 29, 2025 WAC meeting minutes
• Precipitation and well status report
• USGS 10‑year baseline study update
• USGS saltwater intrusion study update
• 2026 budget update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting. Members unanimously voted to maintain the current drought guidance and voluntary outdoor‑watering restrictions. The committee reached consensus to keep the 2026 budget request at $150,000 while pursuing Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board funding to offset costs.

• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of voluntary outdoor‑watering restrictions (unanimous)
• Maintained 2026 budget request of $150,000 (consensus)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will vote on a local law to override the tax levy limit, allowing a budget with higher property taxes for 2026. The meeting also includes public hearings on dock and wetlands applications and the approval of a maintenance dredge permit for the Shelter Island Yacht Club.

• Override of the Tax Levy Limit for 2026
• Wetlands permit for 19 Westmoreland Drive
• Maintenance dredge permit for Shelter Island Yacht Club
• Add Middle Har-Bay Road to Shoreline Access Points
• Public hearings on dock and wetlands applications

The board adopted a resolution (5‑0) to hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to override the town’s tax‑levy limit for FY 2026. It approved a wetlands permit for 19 Westmoreland Drive (4‑1) and authorized a maintenance‑dredge permit for the Shelter Island Yacht Club (4‑1 abstain). The board added the Middle Har‑Bay Road Town Landing to the designated shoreline‑access points (5‑0). It reappointed George Zinger to the Board of Assessment Review for a term ending 2029 (5‑0).

• Adopted Resolution 417 calling public hearing on tax‑levy limit override (5‑0)
• Approved Wetlands Permit for 19 Westmoreland Drive (4‑1)
• Authorized Yacht Club maintenance‑dredge permit (4‑1 abstain)
• Added Middle Har‑Bay Road Town Landing as shoreline access point (5‑0)
• Reappointed George Zinger to Board of Assessment Review (5‑0)

Committees

The Board of Ethics will review and approve the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and consider revisions to the Ethics Code. In an executive session, members will discuss the employment histories of several employees.

• Review and approve August 7, 2025 Board of Ethics minutes
• Public comment period
• Update to the Ethics Code
• Executive session discussion of employment histories of several employees

The Board accepted the August 7, 2025 minutes. It voted 5‑0 to present the final draft of revised Ethics Code changes to the Town Board and agreed to implement the minor changes in the coming weeks. A motion to enter Executive Session to discuss an employee's employment history was also approved. The meeting adjourned at 12:41 PM.

• Accepted minutes of August 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved presentation of revised Ethics Code draft to Town Board (5‑0)
• Committed to implement minor Ethics Code changes in upcoming weeks
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss employee history

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a budget work session that primarily presents a calendar of upcoming workshop meetings. The listed dates run from September 11 through October 23, with times ranging from 9 AM to 4 PM. No public comments will be taken during these workshops, but comments may be submitted by email or at a future public hearing. The meetings will be streamed live and posted on the town’s YouTube channel.

• Thursday, September 11, 1‑4 PM – budget workshop
• Wednesday, September 17, 10 AM‑12 PM – budget workshop
• Wednesday, September 17, 1‑4 PM – budget workshop
• Tuesday, September 23, 9 AM‑12 PM – budget workshop
• Friday, September 26, 9 AM‑12 PM – budget workshop

The Town Board discussed budget and revenue items in the Waterways fund. Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the special budget meeting until October 22, 2025, and to go into executive session to discuss employee salaries. The motion carried.

• Adjourned special budget meeting to October 22, 2025 (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee salaries (motion carried)

Committees

The Green Options Committee is meeting to review updates on energy initiatives and shopping bags. The body will discuss solar installations at the Recycling Center and for residents, as well as a potential 2026 invasive plant forum.

• Solar at the Recycling Center
• Residential Solar implementation
• Invasive plant forum 2026 with Perfect Earth Project
• ETIPP (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project) updates
• GOC Cloth Shopping Bags update

The committee moved to accept the September 18, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes with a one‑word amendment. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remaining items were discussed or referred for further information.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session on October 16, 2025. The agenda lists dates and times for upcoming workshops and meetings from September 11 through October 22, 2025. No public comments are accepted during the sessions; comments may be submitted by email to [email protected]. All meetings will be streamed live and posted on the town’s YouTube channel.

• Schedule of workshop meetings: Sep 11 – Oct 22, 2025 (various dates and times)

At the special budget meeting, Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the session until the following day. The motion was carried, ending the October 16 meeting. No vote count was recorded.

• Adjourned budget meeting until Oct 17, 2025 (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to consider four applications for properties at 80 N Ferry Road, 23 Tuthill Road, 74 Peconic Avenue, and 5 Marc Street. The board will also review and approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 38 North Ferry Road.

• Application for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor)
• Application for 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen)
• Application for 74 Peconic Avenue (O’Sullivan)
• Application for 5 Marc Street (Hunter One Realty, Inc.)

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its September 24, 2025 meeting. The board discussed four pending applications, recommending conditions for three of them and expressing concerns for one, but no final approvals or votes were recorded for those applications.

• Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)

Committees

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss old‑business topics including cabin interior and exterior work, landscape and grounds maintenance, equipment matters, and financial items such as bank balances and outstanding AT&T dividend checks. The committee will also consider any new business and receive updates from the Taylor’s Island Foundation.

• Review and approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 meeting
• Discuss cabin interior and exterior maintenance
• Discuss landscape and grounds issues
• Review bank balances for Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass accounts
• Review outstanding AT&T dividend checks

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The SI Highway Department will winterize the cabin when a freeze threat arises. The committee set its 2026 meeting schedule to the second Tuesday of each month from April through October.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• SI Highway Department will winterize the cabin when freeze threat occurs
• Committee will meet second Tuesday April–October 2026

Planning Board

The Shelter Island Planning Board will review and approve minutes from the September 9 meeting, consider payment of three invoices totaling $2,556.22, and discuss the West Neck Creek Cottage LLC Subdivision Extension (#17-2025). A public hearing will be held for the 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Major Subdivision at 59 Nostrand Pkwy. The work session will examine pending lot line adjustments, several subdivision applications, and three wetlands permit requests.

• Approve invoice for USPS postage of signed maps ($10.05)
• Approve invoice from Times Review Media Group for legal notice ($64.17)
• Approve invoice from Whalen Filer for professional services ($2,482.00)
• Public hearing: 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Major Subdivision – 59 Nostrand Pkwy
• West Neck Creek Cottage LLC Subdivision Extension (#17-2025) review

The Board approved the West Neck Creek Cottage LLC Subdivision Extension (#17‑2025) by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved three invoices totaling $2,556.22 for USPS postage, legal notice services, and professional services. The public hearing on the 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Major Subdivision was opened and will remain open for written comments until October 24, 2025. September 9, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved West Neck Creek Cottage LLC Subdivision Extension (#17‑2025) (7‑0)
• Approved USPS postage invoice for signed maps ($10.05)
• Approved Times Review Media Group invoice for legal notice ($64.17)
• Approved Whalen Filer professional services invoice ($2,482.00)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing on 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Major Subdivision; hearing remains open for written comments until Oct 24, 2025

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board meeting on October 14, 2025 is designated as a budget work session. The agenda also lists dates and times for several upcoming workshop meetings. No specific resolutions or contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Budget work session (no specific agenda items provided)
• Publication of the schedule for upcoming town board workshop meetings

The special budget meeting on Oct 14, 2025 was held with Supervisor Brach‑Williams, Councilwoman Larsen, Councilman Gooding, and others present. After discussing the Town Clerk, EMS, and Police Department budget lines, Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the meeting until Oct 16, 2025. The motion was carried.

• Adjourn budget meeting until Oct 16, 2025 (motion carried)

Committees

The Community Housing Board will receive updates on the ADU Plus One program and the town’s rental unit project. It will discuss a housing assessment, including how to select vendors and the timeline. The board will also review a pro‑housing resolution, a senior listening session recap, and a fund update. No formal actions are listed beyond the updates.

• ADU Plus One Update
• Housing Assessment – identify potential vendors and outline process
• Rental Unit Project discussion
• Pro‑Housing Resolution Update
• Senior Listening Session Recap

The board voted to accept the September 11, 2025 Community Housing Board meeting minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved September 11, 2025 CHB meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review and approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider a new wetlands application submitted by Syms for the property at 31 Peconic Ave. The council will also review Wetlands Code 129. No other business is listed.

• Review and approve September 2, 2025 CAC meeting minutes
• Consider new wetlands application from Syms at 31 Peconic Ave
• Review Wetlands Code 129

The Conservation Advisory Council unanimously accepted the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. The council voted 4-0 to approve the Syms wetland application for 31 Peconic Avenue, with comments and required revisions. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 2, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Syms wetland application at 31 Peconic Avenue (4-0)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a work session with public comments, updates on ADA compliance at the Police Department and Justice Hall, and discussions of waterways procedures and the Shoreline Access Task Force report. A special meeting item seeks approval of an outdoor assembly permit for the annual 5K Run/Walk scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 35 Shore Road. The agenda notes that no police or highway fees will be charged, the applicant requests a noise‑ordinance exemption, and the Highway Department will ensure any street markings are washable and removed after the event.

• Approve 5K Run Outdoor Assembly Permit for event at 35 Shore Road on Oct 18, 2025
• Update on ADA compliance at Police Department & Justice Hall
• Waterways procedures: Mooring Waiting List, Congdon Creek Dock Waiting List, Dock Permit Rules
• Pharmacy update and Health & Wellness Community Forum recap
• Status of Shoreline Access Task Force Report and pathway to adoption

The Town Board approved the annual Shelter Island 5K Fall Run/Walk to be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 35 Shore Road. Police and Highway fees were waived, a noise‑ordinance exemption was granted, and the Highway Department will require washable street markings and prompt removal of signage. The Board also voted to close the special meeting.

• Approved Shelter Island 5K Fall Run/Walk event (no vote tally provided)
• Approved motion to close the special meeting (no vote tally provided)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a budget and work session to review the Highway Department and Senior Center budgets. The meeting will also include a pharmacy update and an announcement for a community session.

• Highway Department budget review
• Senior Center budget review
• Pharmacy update
• Community session announcement for October 5
• Workshop meetings allow public viewing but no comments

The Town Board held a recessed special meeting for budget purposes. Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the meeting until October 14, 2025. The motion carried.

• Adjourned budget meeting until Oct 14, 2025 (motion carried)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board will meet on Oct. 2, 2025 at Shelter Island Town Hall. The agenda includes reviewing September 4 minutes, a presentation on SCHD water testing, a payment request for a property at 40 S. Ferry Rd, and a pending application for 70 West Neck Rd. The board will also hear about a UConn septic study outreach, discuss commercial grants, receive a financial report, and address old and new business.

• Review WQI payment request for Eklund (40 S. Ferry Rd)
• Review WQI pending application for Hashagan (70 West Neck Rd)
• Presentation on SCHD water testing in Center by Andrew Chapman
• Outreach presentation on UConn Septic Study by Dr. Derek Weitelman
• Discussion of commercial grants

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved up to $25,000 to fund water testing in the town center, pending Town Board approval. Additionally, the board approved a $15,000 septic rebate payment. No other actions were decided.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $25,000 water testing funding for town center (unanimous, pending Town Board)
• Approved $15,000 septic rebate payment (3-0)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a work session with public comments and updates on the pharmacy crisis. The board will review several permit applications, including wetlands, waterways, and site plans. A special meeting will decide whether to approve the Chamberlain Outdoor Assembly Application and a banner request for the 5K Run. The session will also discuss the Community Development Block Grant project selection.

• Approve Chamberlain Outdoor Assembly Application (outdoor movie)
• Approve banner request for the 5K Run
• Review wetlands permit for Jeffe – 19 Westmoreland Dr
• Discuss Community Development Block Grant project selection
• Review waterway dock applications: Fagen dock and Pike dock

The Town Board approved an outdoor assembly request for a fall concert at Sylvester Manor, granting a noise‑ordinance exemption (3 in favor, 1 abstention). It also approved a birthday celebration at Crescent Beach (4‑0) and a banner for the Shelter Island Run/5k along Route 114 (4‑0). The board then moved to adjourn the special meeting, which was approved.

• Approved outdoor assembly for fall concert at Sylvester Manor with noise exemption (3‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved outdoor assembly for birthday celebration at Crescent Beach (4‑0)
• Approved banner for Shelter Island Run/5k on Route 114 (4‑0)
• Approved motion to close the special meeting (unanimous)

Committees

The Shelter Island Water Advisory Committee will review and approve the August 18, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss how to implement prior WAC decisions, and receive status updates on several water‑related studies and programs. The agenda includes reports on precipitation, well status, a drought policy guidance document, USGS baseline and saltwater intrusion studies, a private well chloride testing program, and a Center Triangle water testing effort. The meeting will conclude with other business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Review/Approval of August 18, 2025 WAC Meeting Minutes
• Process for Implementing WAC Decisions (Andrew Chapman)
• Drought Policy Guidance Document – Status (Sean Davy)
• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study Update (Joe Finora)
• USGS Saltwater Intrusion Study Update (Joe Finora)

The Water Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting and voted to keep the drought level at moderate, leaving daytime watering restrictions unchanged. The committee requested a USGS 10‑year baseline groundwater study, noting the $240,000 cost. The update on the USGS saltwater monitoring study was tabled because the town engineer was absent. The chair also assigned owners for follow‑up topics and will draft a funding proposal for the Center Triangle water study.

• Approved August 18, 2025 WAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved holding drought level moderate with no change to daytime watering restriction (unanimous)
• Requested USGS 10‑year baseline groundwater study ($240,000 cost)
• Tabled USGS Saltwater Monitoring Study update
• Chairperson to assign owners for follow‑up topics
• Chairperson to write proposal to WQIAB Chair for Center Triangle water study funding

Town Board

The Town Board released a calendar of budget work session meetings for September and October 2025. The listed dates and times are open for public viewing in‑person and on YouTube, but no public comments will be taken during the sessions. Comments may be submitted by email or at a future public hearing.

• Thursday, September 11, 1-4 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 10 AM – 12 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 1-4 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, 9 AM – 12 PM
• Friday, September 26, 9 AM – 12 PM

The Shelter Island Town Board reconvened a special budget meeting and discussed the A Fund and met with the Water Advisory Committee chairman. Supervisor Brach-Williams moved to adjourn the meeting until October 3, 2025. The motion carried.

• Adjourned budget meeting until Oct 3, 2025 (motion carried)

Town Board

The Town Board set a hearing for November 10, 2025 to consider Bootsie SI, LLC’s site‑grading and construction of a 4,654‑square‑foot, two‑story home with pool at 85 Shore Road. It also approved one‑time 100‑ft exemptions for a sauna at 26 Tuthill Drive and an air‑conditioning unit at 60 Peconic Ave. The board authorized a conditional rebate of up to $16,000 for a low‑nitrogen sanitary system at 20E Winthrop Road and amended FIT Center membership fees. Additional actions included appointing two staff members, updating the employee handbook, and dissolving the Recreation Committee.

• Public hearing set for 85 Shore Road waterfront dwelling project (4,654 sf, pool, garage)
• 100‑ft exemption approved for a sauna at 26 Tuthill Drive
• 100‑ft exemption approved for an AC unit at 60 Peconic Ave
• Conditional rebate of up to $16,000 approved for Robert Pappas’s low‑nitrogen system at 20E Winthrop Road
• FIT Center membership fees amended (e.g., Daily Pass $15, Family $455)

The Board adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing on a site‑grading petition. It approved exemptions for a sauna and an air‑conditioning unit, issued permits for shoreline work, and granted a conditional $16,000 rebate for a low‑nitrogen sanitary system. The Board also made appointments and dissolved the Recreation Committee.

• Schedule public hearing on Nov 10, 2025 for Bootsie SI site grading (5-0)
• Approve 100‑ft sauna exemption for Derek Jacobson (4-1)
• Approve 100‑ft air‑conditioning exemption for Bruce Wolosoff (5-0)
• Issue permit for rock‑revetment project at 90 Gardiners Bay Drive (5-0)
• Issue permit for bulkhead pilings at 139 Ram Island Drive (5-0)
• Approve conditional rebate up to $16,000 for Robert Pappas (4-0-1)
• Appoint Donna King as part‑time Therapeutic Activities Worker (5-0)
• Dissolve the Recreation Committee (5-0)

Committees

The Board of Directors will hold a work session to review financials and SCWA reports. Discussions will focus on securing well areas, tank installation timelines, and water rates for commercial and rental properties.

• Cooperation with Town on well area installation and cost burden
• Review of historical pumpage, well depth, and water table concerns
• Discussion on rates for commercial/rental properties and LLCs
• Timetable for tank installation
• Request for an additional board member

The board unanimously approved the July 11, 2025 West Neck Water District meeting minutes. Members agreed to review the summer customer survey results and consider actions on water‑usage concerns. They also agreed to study commercial‑vs‑residential rate guidelines and to issue another appeal for the open board seat. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved July 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to review summer survey results further
• Agreed to consider clearer commercial rate guidelines and make recommendations to the Town
• Agreed to issue another appeal to fill the open board seat

Town Board

The Town Board is conducting a series of budget work sessions. This specific meeting is part of a scheduled calendar of workshops to discuss the budget.

At 11:13 a.m., Supervisor Brach‑Williams moved to adjourn the special budget meeting until September 29, 2025 and to enter executive session to discuss an employee's employment history. The motion was carried. No vote tally was recorded.

• Adjourned special budget meeting until Sep 29, 2025; entered executive session (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review the September 17 minutes and hear three applications for variances or special permits, including a request at 5 Marc Street.

• Review and approve September 17, 2025 minutes
• Hearing for 9 Clinton Avenue (O'Connell)
• Hearing for 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen) – continuation
• Hearing for 74 Peconic Avenue (O'Sullivan) – continuation
• Hearing for 5 Marc Street (Hunter One Realty, Inc.)

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the resolution for 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell) with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. No decisions were made on the three applications, which remain open for written comments until October 8, 2025.

• Approved 9 Clinton Avenue resolution (5-0)
• Approved September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• 23 Tuthill Road application continued – pending
• 74 Peconic Avenue application continued – pending
• 5 Marc Street application continued – pending

Town Board

The Town Board posted a calendar of budget work‑session workshops to be held in September and October 2025. The sessions are open for public viewing in‑person and on YouTube, but public comments are not accepted during the meetings. Comments may be submitted by email or at a future public hearing.

• Thursday, September 11, 1‑4 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 10 AM‑12 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 1‑4 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, 9 AM‑12 PM
• Friday, September 26, 9 AM‑12 PM

The Shelter Island Town Board reconvened for a special budget meeting on September 23, 2025. After reviewing budget items with the Nutrition Center Department Head and the Town Engineer, Councilwoman Larsen moved to adjourn the meeting until September 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. The minutes do not record a vote tally or the final outcome of the motion.

• Motion to adjourn budget meeting to Sept 26, 2025 (outcome not recorded)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a wetlands permit application and a square footage exemption request. The meeting includes a closed public hearing for the permit application and an executive session regarding an employee's history.

• Wetlands permit application for 19 Westmoreland Dr (Jeffe)
• 100 sf exemption request for Wolosoff/Garrett

Committees

The Green Options Committee will review and approve the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project, the 2025 Green Expo production, and the Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour. The committee will also discuss the GOC cloth shopping bags and address any old or new business items.

• Review/Approve August 21, 2025 Green Options Meeting Minutes
• ETIPP Updates (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project)
• 2025 Green Expo Production Report
• Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour Report
• GOC Cloth Shopping Bags

The committee unanimously approved the August 21, 2025 meeting minutes. Member D'Amato was assigned to obtain a new quote for printing 300 additional GOC shopping bags. The high school solar shed project was approved, with the instructor agreeing to move forward pending school official approval.

• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned D'Amato to obtain a new quote for 300 GOC shopping bags
• Approved high-school solar shed project, pending school officials' next steps

Committees

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will meet to approve June 2024 meeting minutes and receive a report from the EMS Director. The board will also hear updates from the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation.

• Review and approve June 18, 2024 EMS meeting minutes
• Receive EMS Directors Report
• Receive Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation Updates

The board unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 EMS meeting minutes. Councilman Albert Dickson agreed to investigate the town’s policy and insurance coverage for a proposed EMS youth volunteer program, with Member Richardson offering help and Member Homan volunteering as a school ambassador. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved June 18, 2025 EMS meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Councilman Dickson agreed to investigate town policy and insurance for EMS youth program (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 17, 2025 at Town Hall. The board will review two applications: one for 80 North Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) and another for 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell). The meeting also includes review and approval of the August 27, 2025 minutes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review application for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) – 05-2025
• Review application for 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell) – 09-2025
• Approve minutes from August 27, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. No final actions were taken on the 80 N Ferry Road or 9 Clinton Avenue applications; the former will be discussed at the October 15 work session and the latter received no imposed conditions.

• Approved August 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a series of budget work sessions in September and October to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. These meetings are open to the public for viewing but do not accept comments.

• Budget Work Sessions (Sept 11, 17, 23, 26, 29)
• Budget Work Sessions (Oct 15, 16, 17)
• Public comments accepted via email
• Meetings available on Town YouTube Channel

The Town Board made a motion to adjourn the special budget meeting until September 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Motion to adjourn budget meeting until Sep 23, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (motion made, no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board released a calendar of budget work session meetings for September and October 2025. The listed dates and times show multiple sessions each week. Meetings are open for public viewing in person and on YouTube, but no public comments are accepted during the meetings; comments may be emailed. No specific agenda items or decisions are detailed in this notice.

• Thursday, September 11, 1-4 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 10 AM - 12 PM
• Wednesday, September 17, 1-4 PM
• Tuesday, September 23, 9 AM - 12 PM
• Friday, September 26, 9 AM - 12 PM

The special budget meeting was reconvened on September 17, 2025 at Shelter Island Town Hall. Town Board members present were Supervisor Brach‑Williams, Councilwoman Margaret Larsen, Councilman Gordon Gooding, Councilman Albert Dickson, and Councilman Benjamin Dyett (via Zoom). After discussing various B‑fund budget lines, the meeting was recessed at 10:37 a.m. and scheduled to resume at 1:00 p.m. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recessed budget meeting until 1:00 p.m. (motion by Supervisor Brach‑Williams)

Committees

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee will review a ferry flood mitigation project, an ADA compliance update, and a proposal to reassign $20,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds.

• Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation project review
• ADA compliance update for Justice Hall and Police Department
• Proposal to reassign $20,000 in 2025 Community Development Block Grant funds

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee decided to reapply for a NYSDOT senior‑transportation grant and to explore law‑enforcement technology grants for body‑camera funding. It scheduled public presentations on flood‑hazard mitigation and ADA improvements, and reassigned $20,000 of CDBG money to upgrade Goat Hill bathrooms. A 2026 CDBG public hearing was set for September 29, with a Legion Hall ADA lift project on the agenda.

• Reapply for NYSDOT 5310 senior transportation grant (50% match required)
• Explore Law Enforcement Tech grants to fund body‑cameras ($50K/year expense)
• Schedule public presentation on Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation for later fall; draft to be ready for DHSES review this month
• Schedule ADA‑Justice Hall and Police Department presentation for Oct 7; architect Pam Pospisil to attend
• Reassign $20,000 CDBG funding from 2024 to 2025 for ADA enhancements to Goat Hill bathrooms
• Set public hearing for 2026 CDBG funds on Sep 29, including Legion Hall ADA lift as a suggested project

Town Board

The Town Board work session will hear public comments and discuss several items. The fire department will present a request to raise fire alarm fines. The Town Engineer will brief the board on the Facility Master Plan, and the board will consider procedures for mooring and dock waiting lists. An executive session will be held to discuss the employment history of an employee.

• Fire alarm fines – fire department request for increase
• Facility Master Plan presentation by Town Engineer J. Finora
• Mooring waiting list procedure discussion
• Congdon Creek Town Dock waiting list procedure discussion
• Executive session to discuss an employee's employment history

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will review and accept minutes from the August 18 meeting, set the next meeting date, and receive briefings from town officials. The council will consider the new Thompson Bulkhead application, revisit two pending dock applications, and vote on the final approval of the Town Dock Rules and Regulations. Additional permits for Dickerson Creek/Grace’s Lane and Dering Harbor docks will also be discussed.

• Thompson Bulkhead Application
• Totonis Dock Application
• Sun is Shining LLC/Vitale Dock Application
• Town Dock Rules and Regulations – Final Approval
• Dickerson Creek/Grace’s Lane and Dering Harbor Dock Permits

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Thompson Bulkhead application with a 7‑0 vote. Two dock applications—Totonis and Sun Is Shining LLC—were tabled at the request of the applicants. The council decided no permit will be issued for a public floating dock at Dickerson Creek and will revise the Town Dock Rules and Regulations. Councilmen Dickson and Dyett will review property‑line issues affecting slip locations.

• Approved Thompson Bulkhead Application (7-0)
• Totonis Dock Application tabled per applicant request
• Sun Is Shining LLC (Vitale) Dock Application tabled per applicant request
• No permit issued for public floating dock at Dickerson Creek
• Chairman Geraghty will revise and distribute updated Town Dock Rules and Regulations
• Councilmen Dickson and Dyett will review property‑line arrangements for slip locations
• Harbor Master Payne's proposal for an additional commercial slip discussed (no decision)
• Member Field's recommendation to include DEC permit copy in vessel requirements noted

Committees

The Shelter Island Health and Wellness Committee will review the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss budget needs for 2026, appraise summer 2025 programs, and consider a needs‑assessment program. The committee will also consider moving into executive session to discuss an employee’s employment history. Old and new business items will be addressed as well.

• 2026 Budget: Needs for Upcoming Year
• Appraisal of Summer 2025 Programs
• Needs Assessment Program: Moving Forward
• Motion to close public meeting and go into executive session to discuss employment history of an employee

The committee voted 5‑0 to approve the July 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed $1,000‑$1,250 increase to the 2026 budget for advertising and requested updates on a shared social‑worker position with the town. They outlined a plan to complete individual interviews by mid‑October and begin group interviews through November, using a questionnaire for phase three. A motion was made to close the public meeting for an executive session to discuss an employee issue.

• Approved July 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Committees

The Community Housing Board is meeting to review updates on the ADU Plus One project and rental unit contracts. Members will discuss the timeline and request for proposals for a community survey to inform the next housing plan.

• ADU Plus One update
• MOU/Rental Unit contract work timetable
• Community Survey RFP and housing plan timeline
• Pro-Housing Resolution update

The Community Housing Board accepted the August 14, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The fund balance was reported as $1,234,890, reflecting contributions and interest. Other agenda items were informational updates, and the Pro‑Housing Resolution was placed on hold.

• Approved August 14, 2025 CHB Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Pro‑Housing Resolution put on hold (no vote)

Town Board

The Town Board has released a calendar of budget work sessions occurring between September 11 and October 17. These meetings are for public viewing, though public comments are not accepted during the sessions.

• Budget work sessions scheduled for Sept 11, 17, 23, 26, 29 and Oct 15, 16, 17

The Shelter Island Town Board reconvened a special budget meeting on September 11, 2025 and reviewed the A Fund and mortgage tax. After discussion, the board recessed the meeting until 10:00 a.m. on September 17, 2025. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Recessed budget meeting until Sep 17, 2025

Committees

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee will meet on September 9, 2025 at Town Hall at 9:00 a.m. The agenda includes reviewing and approving the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and discussing old‑business items such as cabin interior and exterior, landscape and grounds, equipment, and financial matters including bank balances and outstanding AT&T dividend checks. The committee will also consider any new business and receive updates from the Taylor’s Island Foundation.

• Review and approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting
• Discuss cabin interior and exterior maintenance
• Discuss landscape and grounds maintenance
• Review financial business: bank balances and AT&T dividend checks
• Consider new business items

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee reviewed the July 8 2025 minutes. Co‑Chair Surozenski moved to accept them, Gooding seconded, and the members voted unanimously to approve. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved July 8 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review extension requests for two lot line adjustments and schedule a public hearing for the 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust preliminary subdivision plat. The board will also consider payments for professional services and discuss updated site plan review legislation.

• Payment of $1,020.00 to Whalen Filer
• Payment of $2,010.00 to The Raynor Group
• DeFouw & Shearer Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#14-2025)
• R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan) Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#15-2025)
• 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Preliminary Subdivision Plat Public Hearing schedule (#16-2025)

The Board approved two lot line adjustment extension requests and a preliminary subdivision plat schedule, each with a 6-0 vote. It also approved two professional service invoices totaling $3,030.00. The Board discussed revisions to the Site Plan Review legislation and will draft a memo for the Town Board.

• Approved invoice from Whalen Filer LLP for $1,020.00 professional services (July 2025)
• Approved invoice from the Raynor Group for $2,010.00 professional services (August 2025)
• Approved DeFouw & Shearer Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#14-2025) 6-0
• Approved R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan) Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#15-2025) 6-0
• Approved 2012 Trudy Fallert Trust Preliminary Subdivision Plat Schedule Public Hearing (#16-2025) 6-0

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will present the 2025 budget, set a budget calendar, and consider a 100‑square‑foot exemption request for 26 Tuthill Drive. It will review water‑related status reports, rebates, and multiple waterfront and wetlands applications. The board also approves two Outdoor Assembly requests: a Trucks & Trades event at 33 North Ferry Road on September 13 with a sign‑removal condition, and the Sunfish NY Downstate Regional Championship sailing regatta at Wades Beach on September 13‑14.

• Approve Trucks & Trades event at 33 North Ferry Road on Sep 13, 2025; signs must be removed within 24 hours after the event
• Approve Sunfish NY Downstate Regional Championship sailing regatta at Wades Beach on Sep 13‑14, 2025
• Consider 100 sf exemption request for 26 Tuthill Drive (Jacobson)
• Review WAC drought status (as of Aug 19, 2025) and recommendation on daytime irrigation
• Review waterway applications: Greene/Freeman bulkhead, Taranto bulkhead, Totonis dock

The Board unanimously approved the Shelter Island Chamber of Commerce's Trucks & Trades event at 33 North Ferry Road on September 13, 2025, with a condition that signage be removed within 24 hours after the event. It also unanimously approved the Menantic Yacht Club's Sunfish NY Downstate Regional Championship sailing regatta at Wades Beach on September 13‑14, 2025. After the approvals, the Board voted to close the special meeting and reconvene a work session.

• Approved Trucks & Trades event at 33 North Ferry Road (5-0)
• Approved Sunfish NY Downstate Regional Championship at Wades Beach (5-0)
• Motion to close special meeting and reconvene work session carried (5-0)

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review meeting minutes and a financial report. The board will also discuss invasive species updates, property maintenance, and land acquisition.

• Review and approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial report overview
• Invasive species update (Tim Purtell)
• Artist's Lane Parking Improvement
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss land acquisition

The board unanimously approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Members approved the sample designs for five new preserve name signs and postponed planning a community event until next year. Chairman Brayson committed to ordering “Pedestrian Only” signs for the trails. A motion was made to close the public meeting for an executive session on land acquisition.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved samples of preserve name signs for five new signs
• Postponed community event planning to next year
• Ordered “Pedestrian Only” signs for trails
• Motion to close public meeting for executive session on land acquisition (no vote recorded)

Town Board

The Board adopted the 2025 Assets Management Policy and approved several budget modifications and transfers. It appointed a new Assessor, a Board of Ethics member, and other staff. Public hearings were scheduled for federal grant use, a bulkhead project, and a wetlands permit, and the Fall Festival outdoor assembly was approved. Additional actions included declaring a copier surplus and authorizing an ADA‑compliant permit for Route 114.

• Adopted 2025 Assets Management Policy (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved 2025 budget modifications including $300 revenue increase, $300 expense increase, $4,029.41 preschool revenue increase, and multiple expense adjustments (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved 2025 budget transfers: $3,000, $80,964.74, $77,800, $7,200, $6,000, and $13,200 to various accounts (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Appointed Judith Lechmanski as Assessor, term to expire 9/30/2031 (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Scheduled public hearing on $70,000 federal Community Development Block Grant funds for September 29, 2025 (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved Outdoor Assembly for Fall Festival at Shelter Island Community Center on Oct. 4, 2025 (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Declared Xerox Workcentre 7225 copier/printer (Serial LX5684219) surplus (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Authorized Ken Lewis to issue documents for NYS DOT ADA‑compliant permit on Route 114 and Bridge Street (5 in favor, 0 opposed)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board will meet to review septic rebate applications and hear a presentation from the Peconic Estuary Partnership. The board will also discuss commercial grants and unpaid applications.

• Septic rebate application for 36 S. Midway Rd (Munson)
• Septic rebate application for 2 Wheeler Rd (Pappas)
• Peconic Estuary Partnership presentation by Rachel Friedman
• Discussion of commercial grants
• Review of open/unpaid applications

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved septic rebate applications for Munson (36 S. Midway Rd) and Pappas (2 Wheeler Rd), each for a $12,000 base grant plus $4,000 for possible well relocation. The board declined any additional funding for Mr. Glazer’s 2022 grant request. It also adopted the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes and set actions to follow up on unpaid applications and explore commercial grant options.

• Approved Munson septic rebate $12,000 base + $4,000 possible well relocation (unanimous)
• Approved Pappas septic rebate $12,000 base + $4,000 possible well relocation (unanimous)
• Declined additional funding for Glazer (6 Sunshine Rd) grant request
• Adopted August 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Directed clerk to send letters to outstanding applicants to close unpaid grants
• Chairperson Eklund to draft response to Mr. Glazer
• Chairperson Eklund to contact Peconic Estuary Partnership about commercial grant resources
• Councilwoman Larsen confirmed Suffolk County and NY State do not provide commercial grants

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The council discussed follow‑up to the recent Green Expo and potential improvements. Members reviewed proposed updates to the Wetlands Code and were asked to email comments before the next meeting. The council decided to postpone visits to nature preserves until early next year.

• Approved July 1, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed nature preserve site visits until early next year

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting. It concluded that there are no zoning issues with the GR Gardens LLC site plan and will draft a memo for the Town Board. Hearings on the 80 N Ferry Road, 9 Clinton Avenue, and 23 Tuthill Road applications were closed, with written comments accepted through September 10, 2025, and the Tuthill Road hearing adjourned to September 24, 2025.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Found no zoning issues for GR Gardens LLC site plan; memo to Town Board
• Closed hearing on 80 N Ferry Road application, open for written comments until Sep 10, 2025
• Closed hearing on 9 Clinton Avenue application, open for written comments until Sep 10, 2025
• Adjourned hearing on 23 Tuthill Road to Sep 24, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a request to increase fire alarm fines and renew an agreement for the Cobbett's Lane Fire Station parking lot. The board will also continue a discussion on the Sign Code.

• Fire alarm fines increase request
• Cobbett's Lane Fire Station parking lot agreement renewal
• Sign Code (Section 133-27) discussion continuation
• Community Development Long Island introduction
• Board members' reports

Committees

The Green Options Committee will review and approve minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting and discuss updates for the 2025 Green Expo and Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour scheduled for August 23 and 24, 2025.

• Review and approve July 17, 2025 Green Options Committee minutes
• ETIPP Updates (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project)
• 2025 Green Expo Production and Updates (August 23, 2025)
• Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour Updates (August 24, 2025)
• Living Lands Workshop Report

The Green Options Committee approved the July 17 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Approved July 17, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The committee reported that the high-water rescue vehicle was not accepted by the Town Board. It recommended allocating $50,000 for the 2026 Capital Planning budget. Updates were given on flood‑hazard mitigation, CDBG grant timelines, ADA compliance projects, and upcoming work sessions. No formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• High-water rescue vehicle not accepted by Town Board

Town Board

The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to sign a contract for a Recovery & Wellness Retreat on Oct. 11, 2025, using Suffolk County opioid grant funds (5‑0). It also approved outdoor assembly requests for the Duck Race, Country and Craft Fair, a historical reenactment, and the Snapper Derby, each with a 24‑hour sign‑removal condition (each 5‑0). The meeting was then formally closed by motion (5‑0).

• Authorized execution of Social Work Retreat contract (5-0)
• Approved Duck Race outdoor assembly and signage (5-0)
• Approved Country and Craft Fair signage (5-0)
• Approved Regiment Encampment reenactment outdoor assembly (5-0)
• Approved Snapper Derby outdoor assembly and signage (5-0)
• Motion to close special meeting and reconvene work session carried (5-0)

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Taranto and Greene bulkhead applications with 7‑0 votes. It also approved the final revisions of the Mooring Waitlist Procedure and the Congdon Creek Dock Waitlist Procedure, each by 7‑0. A change to the permit application form was adopted by a 6‑1 vote. The Sun Is Shining LLC dock application was not decided and was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Taranto Bulkhead Application (7-0)
• Approved Greene Bulkhead Application (7-0)
• Approved Proposed Mooring Waitlist Procedure (7-0)
• Approved Proposed Congdon Creek Dock Waitlist Procedure (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Permit Application Form (6-1)

Committees

The committee unanimously accepted the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted the Drought Policy Guidance Document with discussed changes. It declared the current drought level as moderate and approved a recommendation for the Town Board to communicate a slightly higher drought level and voluntary daytime watering restrictions. The chair approved the order of collection bottles for the upcoming Saltwater Testing Program.

• Accepted July 21, 2025 WAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Drought Policy Guidance Document with changes (unanimous)
• Declared drought level as moderate (unanimous)
• Adopted recommendation to Town Board to communicate higher drought level and voluntary daytime restrictions (unanimous)
• Approved order of collection bottles for Saltwater Testing Program (chair approval)

Committees

The board unanimously accepted the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes with one modification. It also unanimously approved moving forward with the respondents whose qualifications met the RFQ, and to begin the Memorandum of Understanding process. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted July 2, 2025 CHB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with respondents and commencing MOU process (unanimous)

Committees

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee approved the July 8, 2025 minutes with an edit about a docent tour and the addition of a New York Times press piece. Kathy Gooding moved to accept the minutes, Linda Zavato seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will act on extension requests for the Bloom and Fallert Trust subdivisions. The board will also review payments for professional services and hold a work session on pending lot line and subdivision applications.

• Payment of $650.00 invoice to Raynor Group
• Payment of $1,394.00 invoice to Whalen Filer
• Bloom Extension Request (#13-2025)
• Fallert Trust Major Subdivision Extension Request (#14-2025)
• Updated legislation for Site Plan Review (Chapter 109)

The Planning Board approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and two service invoices totaling $2,044. The Board unanimously approved Bloom Extension Request #13‑2025. It also confirmed no extension is needed for the Fallert Trust Subdivision, designated itself as the SEQRA lead agency, and approved a SEQRA Negative Declaration for that subdivision.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Raynor Group invoice $650.00
• Approved Whalen Filer LLP invoice $1,394.00
• Approved Bloom Extension Request #13-2025 (7-0)
• Determined no extension resolution needed for Fallert Trust Subdivision
• Designated Planning Board as SEQRA Lead Agency for Fallert Trust Subdivision
• Approved SEQRA Negative Declaration for Fallert Trust Subdivision (7-0)

Town Board

The Board adopted Local Law No. 10‑2025, eliminating the Town Attorney position and allowing the town to hire attorneys as needed. It also appointed a provisional police officer, a building inspector, reappointed members to the Zoning Board and Water District Board, changed the composition of the Waterways Management Advisory Council, denied a 100‑foot setback exemption for 7 Chequit Avenue, and approved a wetlands permit for a development on North Cartwright Road.

• Abolished Town Attorney office (Local Law No.10‑2025) – vote 4‑1
• Appointed John I. McEnroe as provisional Police Officer – vote 5‑0
• Appointed Geoff Schroeder as Building Inspector (40 hrs/week, 26‑week probation) – vote 5‑0
• Reappointed Lynne Colligan to Zoning Board of Appeals (term to 7/8/2030) – vote 5‑0
• Reappointed Robert Lipsyte to West Neck Water District Board (term to 4/25/2028) – vote 5‑0
• Amended WMAC to 7 members with staggered three‑year terms – vote 5‑0
• Denied 100‑ft setback exemption for 7 Chequit Avenue – vote 5‑0
• Approved Wetlands Permit for Keller Residence project on 56A N Cartwright Road – adopted

Committees

The Board of Ethics approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. No applicants have been received for the vacant board seat, and the Town will expedite another round of advertising. The Board also discussed revisions to the existing Ethics Code.

• Accepted minutes of June 12, 2025 meeting
• Will expedite another round of advertising for the Board vacancy
• Discussed revisions to the existing Ethics Code

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a $12,000 payment for the Cook/Szado septic rebate (application #12-2024). The board determined that the Elliott septic rebate application no longer qualifies for the town rebate.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate payment for Cook/Szado (unanimous)
• Determined Elliott's septic rebate application does not qualify for the town rebate (unanimous)

Committees

The Deer and Tick Committee unanimously approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. A $2,500 donation from Gregory James was acknowledged. Adult archery classes began on August 6, 2025, and the Green Expo is scheduled for August 23, 2025. Member Julia Weisenberg was tasked with reviewing the committee website to make important documents easier to find.

• Approved June 4, 2025 Deer and Tick meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Member Weisenberg to review website usability and improve document access

Town Board

The Board adopted two resolutions unanimously. One authorizes the Supervisor to add up to $10,000 to the contract with Solitude Lake Management, LLC for aquatic vegetation removal in Fresh Pond, with reimbursement from the Fresh Pond Neighbor Association. The other authorizes the Supervisor to sign an agreement with the U.S. Geological Survey to install and maintain monitoring wells at Wades Beach and Sachem Woods, with all costs covered by the Federal Government. A motion to close the special meeting and reconvene a work session was also carried.

• Authorized addendum to Solitude Lake Management contract, up to $10,000, reimbursed by Fresh Pond Neighbor Association (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for monitoring wells at Wades Beach and Sachem Woods; federal government to bear all costs (5-0)
• Motion to close special meeting and reconvene Town Board Work Session carried

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the 20 Manhanset Road (Kraus) resolution with a 5‑0 vote. Hearings for 80 N Ferry Road and 9 Clinton Avenue were adjourned to August 27, 2025, and the 74 Peconic Avenue hearing was adjourned to September 24, 2025, with requests for the applicant to revise the pool location, equipment placement, and setback intrusion. The board also scheduled a discussion of the GR Gardens LLC site‑plan review for the August 20 work session.

• Approved 20 Manhanset Road resolution (5-0)
• Adjourned 80 N Ferry Road hearing to Aug 27, 2025
• Adjourned 9 Clinton Avenue hearing to Aug 27, 2025
• Adjourned 74 Peconic Avenue hearing to Sep 24, 2025
• Requested applicant reconsider pool location, equipment placement, and setback intrusion
• Scheduled discussion of GR Gardens LLC site‑plan review for Aug 20, 2025

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee unanimously accepted the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee also unanimously endorsed Chairperson Chapman's memo from June 17, 2025. Finally, the committee unanimously approved a proposed budget increase to $70,000 for potential water‑quality testing projects, to be presented to the Supervisor.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed Chairperson Chapman's 6/17/25 memo (unanimous)
• Approved proposed $70,000 budget increase for water‑quality testing (unanimous)

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board adopted several resolutions, including scheduling public hearings for bulkhead work at 139 Ram Island Drive and rock revetment at 90 Gardiners Bay Drive, appointing three volunteers, extending a dredge permit at 6 Charlies Lane, authorizing a Type II permit for a ramp at 47L South Ferry Road, and scheduling a hearing for dock modifications at 2 Charlies Lane. It also approved a Wetlands Permit for extensive demolition and new construction at 32 Little Ram Island Drive. All votes were unanimous except one member recused on the dock hearing resolution.

• Adopted Resolution 311: schedule public hearing Sep 8, 2025 for bulkhead pilings at 139 Ram Island Drive (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 312: schedule public hearing Sep 8, 2025 for rock revetment work at 90 Gardiners Bay Drive (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 313: appointed Jennifer Payne as Highway Dept volunteer (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 314: appointed Tim Sheehan as Recreation Dept volunteer (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 315: appointed Brett Surerus as Recreation Dept volunteer (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 316: extended permit no. 3743 for dredging at 6 Charlies Lane through Aug 8, 2026 (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 317: authorized permit for ramp/catwalk at 47L South Ferry Road (5‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 318: schedule public hearing Sep 8, 2025 for dock modifications at 2 Charlies Lane (4‑1 recusal)

Committees

The Green Options Committee approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions, approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on the ETIPP report, Green Expo, Solar House Tour, and a Living Lands Workshop.

• Approved June 26, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It voted unanimously to re-open the hearing on the 23 Tuthill Road application. For the 20 Manhanset Road application, the board decided not to impose any conditions.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Re-opened hearing for 23 Tuthill Road (unanimous vote)
• Did not impose conditions on 20 Manhanset Road application

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Klaris Mooring Application with a 5‑0 vote, allowing the applicant to take over mooring C‑2764. The council directed WMAC to return the Shelter Island Holdings LLC bulkhead application to the Town Clerk for further handling. Chairman Geraghty will contact the Building Department for an update on enforcement of the Royer Bulkhead violation. A temporary‑use section will be drafted for the dock tie‑up rules.

• Approved Klaris Mooring Application (5-0)
• WMAC will return Shelter Island Holdings LLC bulkhead application to Town Clerk
• Chairman Geraghty will contact Building Department on Royer Bulkhead enforcement
• Draft temporary‑use section for dock tie‑up rules to add to R&R
• Waitlist fee structure not set; noted Online Mooring $7 per application per year

Committees

The West Neck Water District Board voted unanimously to accept the March 21, 2025 meeting minutes. No other motions were decided during the session; the board received updates on finances, SCWA grant status, water quality regulations, and upcoming projects. Future actions such as reviewing rules, contacting the SCWA accounting department, and launching a customer satisfaction survey were discussed but not formally adopted.

• Approved March 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The committee approved the May 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It reported progress on the Community Needs Assessment, moving into Phase Two with interviews and focus groups planned for fall. The Health and Wellness Committee scheduled World Brain Day for July 22, 2025, and the International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil for August 28, 2025. Members assigned tasks to prepare handouts, coordinate speakers, and arrange logistics for both events.

• Approved May 9, 2025 HWC minutes (5-0 vote)
• Scheduled World Brain Day for July 22, 2025 at Shelter Island Public Library
• Scheduled International Overdose Awareness Day Vigil for August 28, 2025 at Fiske Field
• Assigned J. Colligan to draft a one‑page committee handout
• Assigned C. Smith to coordinate three interactive activities for World Brain Day
• Assigned G. Kraus to finalize speakers and topics for the Overdose Awareness Vigil

Committees

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The board decided the foundation will offer an overnight stay at the cabin as a raffle prize to a Shelter Island Fire Department member each year. No other motions were adopted. The remainder of the meeting covered updates on cabin maintenance, finances, and upcoming events.

• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted annual overnight raffle prize for Shelter Island Fire Department (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It then unanimously approved the 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC lot line adjustment extension request (Resolution #12-2025) with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC lot line adjustment extension request (7-0)

Town Board

The Board adopted Resolution No. 310, granting Shelter Island Fireworks permission to hold a fundraising event on July 11, 2025. The Supervisor may set the event’s ending time at either 10:00 p.m. or 11:00 p.m. and the permit is conditioned on the applicant’s cooperation with Police Department requirements. The motion to close the special meeting was also carried.

• Approved Shelter Island Fireworks fundraiser permit (5-0)
• Authorized Supervisor to set event end time (10 p.m. or 11 p.m.)
• Conditioned permit on compliance with Police Department requirements
• Motion to close special meeting carried

Committees

The Community Housing Board approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 special meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were recorded; the board provided updates on ADU applications, fund balance, and a pending RFQ, and announced a motion to enter an executive session without a recorded vote outcome.

• Approved June 4, 2025 CHB Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The council unanimously approved the June 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The council voted 5‑0 to disapprove the O’Sullivan wetland application at 74 Peconic Avenue, citing numerous site‑plan issues. The council agreed to add the newly completed native plant list to the CAC website and use it at the upcoming Green Expo. Member DuVivier was tasked with following up on the invasive plant list.

• Approved June 3, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Disapproved O’Sullivan wetland application at 74 Peconic Ave (5‑0)
• Add native plant list to CAC website
• Use native plant list at 2025 Green Expo
• Member DuVivier to follow up on invasive plant list

Committees

The committee discussed several items but took no formal actions. The ferry flood hazard mitigation discussion was tabled pending the Town Engineer’s return. The Menantic Creek dredging request was sent for further information and follow‑up. Members suggested budgeting $100 K for 2026 capital planning, but no approval was recorded.

Town Board

The Board voted 5‑0 to abolish the Office of Town Attorney and replace it with hired counsel. It also approved a public hearing for a mooring request, issued a construction permit for a bluff platform, and granted conditional rebates of $12,000 and $21,000 for low‑nitrogen sanitary systems. Additional approvals included an arts and crafts fair, a fireworks display, and acknowledgment of Sunset Beach’s temporary furniture change.

• Abolished Office of Town Attorney (Resolution 291) – Vote 5 in favor, 0 opposed
• Scheduled public hearing on mooring at 41.08527°N, -72.3204°W (Resolution 292) – Vote 5 in favor, 0 opposed
• Issued permit for Amanda Ellioff’s bluff platform construction at 10 Cove Way (Resolution 293) – Vote 5 in favor, 0 opposed
• Approved conditional rebate up to $12,000 for Dennis Raffelock’s low‑nitrogen system at 21 Stearns Point Road (Resolution 294) – Vote 4 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved conditional rebate up to $21,000 for Russel Glover’s low‑nitrogen system at 20E Winthrop Road (Resolution 295) – Vote 4 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved Outdoor Assembly for Arts and Crafts Fair on Aug 23, 2025 at 38 North Ferry Road (Resolution 296) – Vote 5 in favor, 0 opposed
• Granted permission for fireworks display at Crescent Beach on July 12, 2025 (Resolution 297) – Vote 5 in favor, 0 opposed
• Acknowledged Sunset Beach’s temporary beach‑furniture change July 24‑27, 2025 (Resolution 298) – Vote 4 in favor, 1 opposed

Committees

The Green Options Committee unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee confirmed that the Solar House Tour will take place on August 24, 2025, from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm with a reception afterward. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved May 15, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Solar House Tour scheduled for August 24, 2025, 1:30‑4:30 pm with reception
• Welcomed new members Adam Bundy and Rob Pappas

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board voted 4‑0 to approve the 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings) resolution, with Chairman DiOrio recused. It also voted 4‑0 to approve the 8 Hilo Drive (Glasser) resolution, with Member Johnson recused. The board deferred a decision on the 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) application, requesting a more detailed submission by July 9 and scheduling a further hearing for July 23. It also postponed ruling on the 20 Manhanset Road (Kraus) variance, opening a written comment period until July 9.

• Approved 3 Locust Avenue resolution (4-0 vote)
• Approved 8 Hilo Drive resolution (4-0 vote)
• Deferred 80 N Ferry Road application; requested detailed submission by July 9
• Deferred 20 Manhanset Road variance; opened written comments until July 9

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. For the 3 Locust Avenue application, the board set a condition that the gate opening not exceed 3 feet. The board expressed concerns but took no action on the 8 Hilo Drive application. Discussion of the 23 Tuthill Road application was tabled until July 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes of May 21, 2025 meeting
• Imposed condition: gate opening no larger than 3' for 3 Locust Avenue
• No decision taken on 8 Hilo Drive application; board expressed concerns
• Tabled discussion of 23 Tuthill Road application to July 16, 2025

Committees

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board approved the March 19, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved March 19, 2024 EMS meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The committee unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 Water Advisory Committee meeting minutes. A motion to encourage the Town Board to enforce the town code prohibition on drip‑hose irrigation in near‑shore areas was approved 5‑0. Chairman Chapman set a three‑minute limit for future public comments.

• Accepted May 19, 2025 WAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to encourage Town Board to enforce drip‑hose irrigation ban (5‑0)
• Established a three‑minute limit for public comments
• Assigned Member Grand to take over precipitation tracking
• Assigned Member Toner to continue collecting and presenting well data
• Completed irrigation brochure task; pamphlet now in circulation
• Town Engineer Finora to meet USGS on 10‑year baseline study later in June
• Councilwoman Larsen’s request for comprehensive water plans noted for future action

Committees

The Board of Ethics accepted the minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting. The board approved a motion to enter Executive Session at 3:05 PM to discuss an employee’s employment history. No other actions were taken and the meeting adjourned at 3:58 PM.

• Accepted minutes of May 1, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (3:05 PM) to discuss employee history

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. An invoice from the Raynor Group for $1,675 was approved for payment. Three lot line adjustment extension requests—Elliot Bausman, R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan), and DeFouw & Shearer—were each approved unanimously with a 6-0 vote.

• Minutes from May 13, 2025 meeting approved
• Invoice from Raynor Group for $1,675 approved
• Elliot Bausman Lot Line Adjustment Extension approved (6-0)
• R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan) Lot Line Adjustment Extension approved (6-0)
• DeFouw & Shearer Lot Line Adjustment Extension approved (6-0)

Committees

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee reviewed multiple project proposals, including a senior center vehicle replacement, EMS rescue vehicle, police body‑worn cameras, and a water‑treatment system upgrade. No votes or approvals were recorded; items were noted for further work or future funding. The meeting concluded without any formal decisions.

Town Board

The Board adopted resolutions scheduling public hearings for several site‑plan and mooring applications on June 30 and July 21. It appointed a traffic control officer and multiple lifeguards for 2025. It approved noise‑ordinance exemptions for two community events. It also approved transferring $60,000 of grant funds to build an ADA ramp at the Shelter Island Country Club.

• Adopted Resolution 260: schedule public hearing June 30 for Grady Riley Gardens garden center relocation (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 261: schedule public hearing June 30 for Darrin Binder mooring relocation (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 262: schedule public hearing June 30 for Richard Levine mooring installation (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 263: schedule public hearing July 21 for Shelter Island Holdings embankment restoration (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 268: appointed Nathan Cronin as Traffic Control Officer ($20/hr) (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 275: appointed Nell Lowell as Swim Instructor ($30/hr) (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 278: approved noise‑ordinance exemption for Shelter Island Historical Museum event July 18‑19 (3‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 280: approved $60,000 grant amendment to fund ADA ramp at Shelter Island Country Club (3‑0)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved septic rebate payments for four properties totaling $56,000. The board also upheld the denial of a septic application for Soule. Members agreed to seek community feedback on commercial grants and the chair will draft a letter to the Town Board. The board discussed presentation plans for the upcoming Green Expo.

• Approved $12,000 septic rebate for Raffelock (21 Sterns Point Rd) – unanimous
• Approved $12,000 payment to Bloom (69 N. Menantic Rd) – unanimous
• Approved $16,000 payment to Waldbauer (6 Community Drive) – unanimous
• Approved $12,000 base rebate plus $4,000 set aside for well relocation for Glover (20E Winthrop Road) – unanimous
• Upheld denial of Soule (4 Robin Lane) septic application – unanimous
• Agreed to conduct outreach for commercial grant feedback with Town Board input
• Chairperson Eklund will compose a letter to the Town Board regarding commercial grants
• Chairperson Eklund will consider presentation topics for the Green Expo

Committees

The Community Housing Board accepted the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved May 8, 2025 CHB meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The Deer and Tick Committee met on June 4, 2025, and unanimously approved the November 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Members reported a decline in deer harvest and culling numbers compared to the previous year. The archery program for youth continued with full enrollment and a waiting list, while the Tick Bite Prevention education program was cancelled for 2025. The committee scheduled tick‑disease ads for June through August and plans to staff a table at the August Green Expo.

• Approved November 6, 2024 Deer and Tick Meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The council unanimously accepted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved the Keller Wetlands permit and the Grady Riley Gardens site‑plan application, each with a 5‑0 vote.

• Accepted May 6, 2025 CAC minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Keller Wetlands Application (5‑0)
• Approved Grady Riley Gardens site‑plan application (5‑0)

Committees

The committee unanimously approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It confirmed several upcoming events, including a Gratitude BBQ on June 7, 2025, a plan to add lighting to the island flag as a navigation aid, scheduled local overnight stays in June and July, and a Taylor’s Island Benefit fundraiser on August 15, 2025.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Gratitude BBQ for June 7, 2025
• Agreed to add lighting to the American flag for navigation
• Set local overnight stays for June 20, June 21, and July 7, 2025
• Planned Taylor’s Island Benefit event for August 15, 2025

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Vahdat Bulkhead application with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved the Totonis Dock modification (5‑2), and both the Binder and Levine Mooring applications (each 7‑0). The council postponed a decision on the Malin Dock application pending further access confirmation. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved Vahdat Bulkhead application (7-0)
• Approved Totonis Dock modification (5-2)
• Approved Binder Mooring application (7-0)
• Approved Levine Mooring application (7-0)
• Postponed decision on Malin Dock application (unanimous)
• Discussed draft rules for town dock permits (no decision)
• Scheduled next WMAC meeting for July 7 or July 14, 2025

Town Board

The Board closed the public hearing on Scott Goodson’s wetlands application and adjourned the special meeting to a work session. Later, Resolution No. 259 was adopted, authorizing a permit for James Royer’s maintenance dredging project with a 4‑1 vote. The special meeting was then formally closed.

• Closed public hearing on Scott Goodson wetlands application (motion carried)
• Adjourned special meeting to hold Town Board work session (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution No. 259 authorizing dredging permit for James Royer (4‑1 vote)
• Closed the special meeting (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. No substantive actions were taken on the four pending applications; hearings were closed or adjourned and further information or written comments were requested.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Committees

The committee unanimously accepted the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a public service announcement urging residents to conserve water during the holiday weekend. The draft mission statement and process were adopted with edits, also unanimously. Discussion of the USGS 10‑Year Baseline Study was postponed to the next meeting.

• Accepted April 21, 2025 WAC meeting minutes (unanimously approved)
• Approved public service announcement urging water conservation (unanimously approved)
• Adopted draft mission statement and process with edits (unanimously approved)
• Postponed USGS 10‑Year Baseline Study discussion to next meeting

Town Board

The Board adopted a local law amending Chapter 53, Article III, Section 53‑6 to require fees and deposits for dock permit applications. The amendment passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also scheduled public hearings for five dock and catwalk projects on June 9 2025 (and one on June 30 2025).

• Adopted local law amending dock permit fees and deposits (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Amanda Elliof (10 Cove Way) dock project June 9, 2025 at 6:03 p.m. (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ingrid & Robert Fagen (1 Tarkettle Road) dock project June 9, 2025 at 6:04 p.m. (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Chad Pike (6 Bluff Avenue) pier project June 9, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Landfall Properties, LLC (47L South Ferry Road) catwalk project June 9, 2025 at 6:06 p.m. (5-0)

Committees

The Green Options Committee approved the April 17, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The committee discussed upcoming projects such as the ETIPP report, the Green Expo, and a Solar House Tour, and assigned members to follow up on data requests and logistics. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved April 17, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Member Sanders tasked to email Councilwoman Larsen a list of questions for PSE&G (assigned)
• Chairperson Purtell tasked to email Tim Purtell new exhibitor recommendations for Green Expo (assigned)
• Member Herman tasked to contact the Presbyterian Church regarding the Solar House Tour (assigned)
• Councilwoman Larsen tasked to contact the Building Department for a list of homes with solar permits (assigned)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes from its April 23, 2025 meeting. No decision was made on the 8 Quaker Path variance application; the board discussed compliance and code issues but did not vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

Committees

The Taylor’s Island Preservation and Management Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting after a motion by Kathy Gooding and a second by Keith Clark. The approval was unanimous. No other formal motions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved payment of four professional service invoices totaling $16,627.75. The board approved the Chequit Ave LLC wetlands application determination with a 3‑2 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved $4,418.75 invoice from Raynor Group
• Approved $3,260.00 invoice from Perillo Hill
• Approved $2,625.00 invoice from PWGC
• Approved $6,324.00 invoice from Whalen Filer
• Approved Chequit Ave LLC wetlands application (3‑2)

Committees

The board unanimously approved the April 14, 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financial report. Members Rossi‑Snook and Purtell were assigned stewardship of the Cedars property, and the chair ordered replacement of damaged map holders. The CPF community event was postponed to the fall, and a plan was set to remove mugwort at West Neck Preserve in June. Additional actions include meeting with Ken Lewis to draft a master plan and pursuing a donated memorial bench for Josephson’s Head property.

• Approved April 14, 2025 CPF meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• Assigned stewardship of Cedars property to members Rossi‑Snook and Purtell (ongoing)
• Ordered replacement of broken or missing map holders
• Postponed CPF community event until fall
• Planned mugwort removal at West Neck Preserve in June
• Committed to meet with Ken Lewis to create a master plan for CPF properties
• Agreed to pursue donated memorial bench for Josephson’s Head property

Committees

The committee voted 7‑0 to approve the March 14, 2025 meeting minutes. Bonnie Berman will email members to recruit a subcommittee for the July library brain‑injury program. Councilwoman Meg Larsen will contact the town grant writer about funding for recovery‑focused programs. Nancy Green and Bonnie Berman will run a bereavement group this summer, and Bonnie will explore creating a caregiver support group.

• Approved March 14, 2025 HWC minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Bonnie Berman will circulate email to recruit library program subcommittee members
• Councilwoman Meg Larsen will reach out to the grant writer about recovery program funding
• Nancy Green and Bonnie Berman will run the bereavement group this summer
• Bonnie Berman will look into forming a facilitated caregiver’s group

Committees

The Community Housing Board unanimously approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It set additional RFQ review meetings for June 4 and July 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The Zoning Board approved a variance for the required density, with a site‑plan review still pending. The ADU information session will be rescheduled pending firehouse availability.

• Approved April 10, 2025 CHB meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled RFQ review meeting for June 4, 2025 (6:30 pm)
• Scheduled RFQ review meeting for July 2, 2025 (6:30 pm)
• Zoning Board approved density variance (site‑plan review pending)
• Chairperson to inquire about firehouse availability to reschedule ADU session
• Supervisor Brach‑Williams to recirculate pro‑housing resolution to Town Board
• Member Segal to create Gantt chart for project tracking
• Member Mastro to contact attorney Miriam Milgrom about contract drafts

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council unanimously accepted the April 1, 2025 meeting minutes. The council voted 6‑0 to accept the wetlands permit recommendation for the Coppens property at 32 Little Ram Island Drive. It also voted 6‑0 to accept the permit for the Jeffe property at 19 Westmoreland Drive, contingent on resolving several listed conditions.

• Approved April 1, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted wetlands permit recommendation for Coppens (32 Little Ram Island Drive) (6‑0)
• Accepted wetlands permit for Jeffe (19 Westmoreland Drive) pending condition resolution (6‑0)

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Ellioff Dock Application with a 6‑0 vote. The Landfall Properties LLC dock was also approved, 5‑1, despite questions about DEC permit language. The Malin Dock Application was tabled for the applicant to explore access options.

• Approved Ellioff Dock Application (6-0)
• Approved Landfall Properties LLC Dock Application (5-1)
• Tabled further discussion on Malin Dock Application
• Split vote on Pike Dock Application (2-1-3) – no decision recorded
• Split vote on Fagen Dock Application (2-2-1-1) – no decision recorded
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Harbor Master to add 5 mph buoys coordinates to map for next meeting
• WMAC to contact DEC for clarification on permit language

Committees

The Board accepted the minutes from the April 11, 2025 meeting. Members discussed proposed updates to the town Ethics Code but did not vote to replace the current code, preferring edits. A motion to move into Executive Session at 2:56 PM to review an employee's employment history was approved.

• Accepted minutes of April 11, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (2:56 PM) to discuss employee history

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board accepted the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also approved a septic rebate for the Perez property at 3 Lake Dr, providing a base amount of $12,000 and an additional $4,000 for well relocation. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Accepted March 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Perez septic rebate: $12,000 base + $4,000 well relocation (unanimous)

Committees

The Licensing Review Board met via hybrid at Town Hall on April 30, 2025. The board agreed to meet as needed while reviewing and collaborating on revisions to the entire Chapter 79, which will now be Chapter 98. No other actions or votes were recorded.

• Agreed to revise Chapter 79 to become Chapter 98 (no vote tally recorded)

Town Board

The Board adopted Resolution 206, 207, and 208, each directing a public hearing on Monday, May 19, 2025 to consider local laws that would require applicants to pay fees and deposits for subdivisions, environmental quality reviews, and wetland permits. All three resolutions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The hearings are scheduled for 6:03 p.m., 6:04 p.m., and 6:05 p.m. respectively.

• Adopted Resolution 206 directing a public hearing on May 19, 2025 at 6:03 p.m. for a local law amending Chapter 111 (Subdivision of Land) fees (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 207 directing a public hearing on May 19, 2025 at 6:04 p.m. for a local law amending Chapter 60 (Environmental Quality Review) fees (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Adopted Resolution 208 directing a public hearing on May 19, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. for a local law amending Chapter 129 (Wetlands) fees (5 in favor, 0 opposed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the 12 South Ferry Road and 1 Pandion Road resolutions unanimously (5-0 each). The 3 Locust Avenue application was continued, with the hearing set for May 21, 2025. No vote was recorded on the 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) application, leaving the matter pending.

• Approved 12 South Ferry Road (5-0)
• Approved 1 Pandion Road (5-0)
• Continued 3 Locust Avenue application; hearing adjourned to May 21, 2025
• No decision recorded on 80 N Ferry Road application (hearing pending)

Committees

The Licensing Review Board met via hybrid and agreed to hold weekly meetings to review revisions to Chapter 79. By the end of the meeting the board had completed its review of Article II. The board also began discussing moving Article III ahead of Article II. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Agreed to hold weekly meetings to review Chapter 79 revisions
• Reviewed Article II of Chapter 79
• Started discussion to move Article III before Article II

Committees

The committee unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. Members agreed to keep monitoring the town’s dry water conditions and to consider making a recommendation to the Town Board in May if the trend continues. The committee also tasked the chair and town engineer with following up with USGS staff to refine the proposal for a 10‑year baseline water‑quality study.

• Approved March 17, 2025 WAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to continue water‑level monitoring and consider a Town Board recommendation in May
• Assigned Chairperson Grand and Engineer Finora to follow up with USGS on baseline study proposal
• Noted USGS Salt‑Water Intrusion study will proceed at no cost to the town
• Made official request to Town Board for reimbursement funding for Menantic Peninsula testing (pending)
• Distributed Homeowner Guide to Fertilizer and Lawn Care brochure; Building Dept to aid distribution
• Scheduled tentative Summer Series outreach dates: July 17, Aug 21, Sep 18 2025
• Tasked members to review website and mission statement for updates

Committees

The committee unanimously approved the March 20, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes. Members acknowledged the resignation of Jon Reeves and thanked him for his service. The group discussed upcoming events, including the August 23 Green Expo, potential solar home tours, and outreach for the ETIPP project. Several members were assigned follow‑up tasks such as contacting partners and reviewing materials.

• Accepted March 20, 2025 Green Options meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The board confirmed it will continue operating as a Licensing Review Board. Members agreed to collaborate on revising the entire Chapter 79. By the end of the meeting the board had reviewed Articles 79-1 through 79-9. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Board will remain a Licensing Review Board (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to collaborate on revisions to the entire Chapter 79 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed Articles 79-1 through 79-9 (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It decided not to impose special conditions on the 12 South Ferry Road application. For the 1 Pandion Road application, the board imposed conditions that the accessory structure may not be used for sleeping or cooking and may not be subdivided in the future.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Did not impose special conditions on 12 South Ferry Road application
• Imposed use and subdivision conditions on 1 Pandion Road accessory structure

Town Board

The Board adopted a $32,500 funding request for the Fresh Pond water‑quality project (5‑0). It also approved the Shelter Island Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Easter Egg Hunt (5‑0), a conditional $16,000 rebate for a low‑nitrogen sanitary system (4‑0‑1 abstention), a Site Plan and Wetlands Permit for 135 South Ferry Road (5‑0), and a dock and retaining‑wall permit for 57 Winthrop Road (5‑0). All resolutions were declared duly adopted.

• Approved $32,500 Fresh Pond water‑quality funding (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved Easter Egg Hunt on Cartwright Rd & Burns Rd (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved conditional rebate up to $16,000 for 137 Ram Island Dr (4 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved Site Plan and Wetlands Permit for 135 South Ferry Rd (5 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved dock/retaining‑wall permit for 57 Winthrop Rd (5 in favor, 0 opposed)

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Dische Bulkhead, Mayer Bulkhead, and Conrad Mooring applications with a 6-0 vote on each. The previously approved Kramer Bulkhead/Retaining Wall application was confirmed unanimously. Discussion of the Fagen Dock application was tabled after the applicant withdrew pending permit clarifications.

• Approved Dische Bulkhead Application (6-0)
• Approved Mayer Bulkhead Application (6-0)
• Approved Conrad Mooring Application (6-0)
• Approved Kramer Bulkhead/Retaining Wall Application (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion of Fagen Dock Application pending permit resolution
• Requested members review and suggest updates to the Dock Application Form

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board voted to accept the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The Board formally accepted the minutes from the February 14, 2025 meeting. The board discussed a vacancy and considered a recommendation that the next ethics board member not be a town employee, with plans to address the change in the upcoming ethics code update. No vote totals were recorded for these discussions.

• Accepted February 14, 2025 meeting minutes

Committees

The Community Housing Board approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken. The board discussed updates on the fund balance, ADU Plus One applications, RFQ progress, pro‑housing efforts, and zoning, but these were informational only.

• Approved March 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved payment of three invoices: Raynor Group $4,550.00, Academy Printing $95.55, and Hamptons Environmental Land Planning $75.00. The 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC lot line adjustment extension (resolution #5-2025) was approved 7‑0. The West Neck Creek Cottage LLC subdivision extension (resolution #6-2025) was approved 7‑0. The Chequit Ave LLC SEQRA determination (resolution #7-2025) was approved 5‑0; two members did not participate in discussion or vote.

• Approved Raynor Group invoice $4,550.00
• Approved Academy Printing invoice $95.55
• Approved Hamptons Environmental Land Planning invoice $75.00
• Approved 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC lot line adjustment extension (7‑0)
• Approved West Neck Creek Cottage LLC subdivision extension (7‑0)
• Approved Chequit Ave LLC SEQRA determination (5‑0, 2 members abstained)

Committees

The committee voted to accept the October 8 2024 minutes with a unanimous vote. It confirmed the next regular meeting for May 13 2025 and agreed to hold an additional session on June 3 2025 to finish by 10 a.m. The group discussed a potential conflict‑of‑interest issue but took no formal action.

• Approved October 8 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled regular meeting for May 13 2025
• Agreed to meet on June 3 2025 (finish by 10 a.m.)

Town Board

The Board adopted a resolution calling a public hearing on WQI funds for a shellfish hatchery (3‑0). It approved a Type II dock permit for Beach Glass Properties at 21 Tarkettle Road (3‑0). The Board approved a wetlands permit for demolition and construction at 15 Bay Shore Drive, with detailed environmental conditions (3‑0). It also granted a seasonal ice‑cream truck license to Mehmet Cevher with specific operating restrictions (4‑0).

• Resolution 171: Call public hearing on WQI funds for shellfish hatchery (3‑0)
• Resolution 172: Approve Type II dock permit for Beach Glass Properties, 21 Tarkettle Road (3‑0)
• Resolution 173: Approve wetlands permit for 15 Bay Shore Drive with conditions (3‑0)
• Resolution 174: Grant ice‑cream truck license to Mehmet Cevher, May 1–Sept 20, 2025 (4‑0)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved a $12,000 I/A septic rebate for Dalton (144 S. Midway) and a $12,000 rebate plus $4,000 for well relocation for Kaczmarek (137 Ram Island Dr). The board also unanimously approved a $17,000 payment to Armbrust (18 Bay Shore Dr) covering a $12,000 rebate and $5,000 for a pressurized shallow drain field. The Town Board decided not to approve a retroactive rebate request for Karasek.

• Approved $12,000 septic rebate for Dalton (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate plus $4,000 well relocation for Kaczmarek (unanimous)
• Approved $17,000 payment to Armbrust (unanimous)
• Rejected retroactive Karasek rebate request (Town Board decision)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Fresh Pond Grant public hearing for April 7, 2025

Committees

The Licensing Review Board decided to function as a committee to avoid empowered decision‑making. Amber B. Williams designated herself as chair of the Contractor License Review Board. The board agreed to contact the town attorney, review the pre‑2021 licensing code, and meet again on April 16. Bi‑weekly meetings will continue until the code is finalized and posted on the town website.

• Operate as a committee (not a board)
• Amber B. Williams designated chair of the Contractor License Review Board
• Reach out to the town attorney for input on structure and authority
• Review the pre‑2021 Chapter 79 licensing code
• Schedule follow‑up meeting for April 16 to finalize code and structure
• Plan bi‑weekly meetings until the code is finalized
• Update the town website with the revised code

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council unanimously approved the March 4, 2025 meeting minutes. The council voted 4‑0 to accept the Goodson wetlands septic installation plans, noting that listed code violations must be addressed by the Town Board.

• Approved March 4, 2025 CAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Goodson wetlands septic installation plan (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann) and 135 South Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.) resolutions, each with a 4‑0 vote. The board also held hearings on four other applications, but no decisions were made; the 12 South Ferry Road hearing was closed pending written comments, the 3 Locust Avenue hearing was adjourned to April 23, 2025, and the 8 Quaker Path and 1 Pandion Road hearings were closed with comment periods ending April 9, 2025.

• Approved 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann) resolution, vote 4‑0
• Approved 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.) resolution, vote 4‑0
• Closed hearing on 12 South Ferry Road; comment period open until April 9, 2025
• Adjourned 3 Locust Avenue hearing to April 23, 2025
• Closed hearing on 8 Quaker Path; comment period open until April 9, 2025
• Closed hearing on 1 Pandion Road; comment period open until April 9, 2025

Town Board

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Supervisor to submit a Suffolk County Municipal Assistance Program grant application for the Fresh Pond In‑Waterbody Nutrient Control Pilot Project, with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved extending the Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension through December 31, 2024, also by a 5‑0 vote. Both actions were unanimously supported by all five Board members.

• Authorized Supervisor to execute documents for Suffolk County grant application for Fresh Pond project (5‑0)
• Extended Cornell Cooperative Extension MOU term to Dec 31 2024 (5‑0)
• Motion to close the special meeting carried (procedural)

Committees

The board unanimously approved the December 6, 2024 meeting minutes. Chairperson Shaw will revise the questionnaire Q&A and coordinate with Councilwoman Larsen to publish it online. The clerk will post the 2024 sanitary survey water analysis results to the West Neck Water District website.

• Approved December 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Chairperson Shaw to rework questionnaire Q&A and work with Councilwoman Larsen to post it online
• Clerk to post 2024 sanitary survey water analysis results to the WNWD website

Committees

The Green Options Committee voted to accept the February 7, 2025 Special ETIPP Green Options Meeting Minutes and the February 20, 2025 Green Options Meeting Minutes. Both motions were seconded and approved unanimously. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Accepted February 7, 2025 Special ETIPP Green Options Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 20, 2025 Green Options Meeting Minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved a side‑yard variance and special permit for 15 Bay Shore Drive, noting no conditions will be imposed. It also approved front‑yard variances and two special permits for 135 S Ferry Road after the applicant withdrew the public‑restroom request. No conditions were attached to either approval.

• Approved side‑yard variance and special permit for 15 Bay Shore Drive
• Approved front‑yard variances for 135 S Ferry Road
• Approved special permit for bulk increase at 135 S Ferry Road
• Approved special permit for expansion of non‑conforming use at 135 S Ferry Road

Committees

The board unanimously approved the December 18, 2024 EMS meeting minutes. Officers were elected, naming Mark Kanarvogel as chief, Timothy Dalton as assistant chief, Ollie Campbell as captain, and Kristina Dalton as lieutenant. The board confirmed the purchase of a $42,000 bariatric stretcher funded by Town Board Capital Planning accounts and Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation donations. An EMS building expansion is scheduled to begin at the end of April 2025.

• Approved December 18, 2024 EMS meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mark Kanarvogel as EMS Chief
• Elected Timothy Dalton as Assistant Chief
• Elected Ollie Campbell as Captain
• Elected Kristina Dalton as Lieutenant
• Purchased bariatric stretcher for $42,000 (funded by town capital accounts and foundation donations)
• Scheduled EMS building expansion to start end of April 2025