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

The Green Options Committee met on December 18, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. The committee reported a positive response from the Town Board regarding the ETIPP outreach program, and discussed moving forward with a solar project at the recycling center, with a federal subsidy deadline of June 26, 2026. No formal decisions were made on the solar project or other items; the committee only discussed next steps and materials.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed solar project at recycling center; RFP to be issued if Town proceeds
• Noted June 26, 2026 deadline for federal subsidies for solar project
• Discussed cloth shopping bag samples for January 2026 meeting
• Discussed solar education materials from Solar United Neighbors
• Discussed solar shed project with school; no funding available this year

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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 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 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 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 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.

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

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)

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

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)

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

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 Town Board is scheduling public hearings for a $70,000 Community Development Block Grant and several waterfront projects. The body is also approving municipal appointments, budget transfers, and outdoor assembly permits for local events.

• Public hearing for $70,000 in Federal Community Development Block Grant Funds on September 29, 2025
• Appointment of Elizabeth Larsen as Full-Time Justice Court Clerk at $65,000 per year
• Bulkhead and wetlands permit hearings for 8C Pheasant Lane and 31 Peconic Ave
• Approval of Fall Festival at Shelter Island Community Center and wedding at Hay Beach
• Budget transfer of $80,964.74 to Town Attorney Outside Legal Counsel

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 Shelter Island Conservation Advisory Council will hold a hybrid meeting to review minutes from its July 2025 meeting, discuss follow-up from the 2025 Green Expo, and review the Wetlands Code 129. Members will also discuss nature preserves and address old and new business.

• Review and approval of July 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• 2025 Green Expo follow-up discussion
• Wetlands Code 129 review
• Nature preserves discussion

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 Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will continue reviewing three property-related applications and discuss a site plan review application. The board will also adjourn one hearing to a later date.

• 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) application continued
• 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell) application continued
• 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen) hearing adjourned to September 24, 2025
• GR Gardens LLC site plan review application discussed

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 Shelter Island Capital Planning & Grants Committee will discuss ferry flood hazard mitigation efforts, a Community Development Block Grant, a consultant's report, and the capital planning budget. The meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10 AM.

• Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation presentation by Prabhnoor Multani (DHSES)
• Community Development Block Grant discussion led by Rosemarie Pforr (Suffolk County)
• J. Mesiano’s (Grants consultant) report on grant opportunities
• Review of Capital Planning Budget

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 Town Board is meeting to review outdoor assembly permits and sign code. The board is also acting on a resolution to authorize a facility use agreement for a recovery and wellness retreat funded by the Suffolk County Opioid Grant Program.

• Contract with Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center for an October 11, 2025, Recovery & Wellness Retreat
• Outdoor assembly permit for the Chamber of Commerce Duck Race at 194 North Ferry Road
• Outdoor assembly permit for the Shelter Island Historical Museum Regiment Encampment and Reenactment
• Outdoor assembly permit for the Lions Club Snapper Derby at 40 North Ferry Road
• Discussion of Sign Code (Section 133-27)

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 will review several applications for bulkheads and docks. The body will also discuss final comments on town dock rules, regulations, and waitlist procedures.

• Taranto Bulkhead Application
• Green Bulkhead Application
• Vitale Dock Application
• Totonis Dock Application
• Town Dock Rules and Regulations and waitlist procedures

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 Water Advisory Committee is meeting to review well levels and drought policy guidance. The body will also discuss the FY 25-26 budget request and updates to the irrigation code.

• FY 25-26 Budget Request
• Drought Policy Guidance Document
• Irrigation Code Revision update
• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study panels and cost
• Private Well Chloride Testing Program

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 Shelter Island Community Housing Board will meet to review minutes from the July meeting, discuss a submission from Community Development Long Island and Urban Builders, and receive updates on funds, ADU Plus One initiatives, and a pro-housing resolution. Procedural items like MOU status and RFQ for rental units will also be addressed.

• Review and approval of July 2, 2025 CHB meeting minutes
• CHB Motion: Submission from Community Development Long Island and Urban Builders
• ADU Plus One Update: Office Hours, First Round Deadline (September), Letter Confusion, General Status
• RFQ/Rental Units: Next Steps and Division of Tasks (CHB/TB)
• Pro-Housing Resolution Update

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 committee will meet to review minutes from July 8, 2025, and discuss ongoing business. Agenda items include the maintenance of cabin interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as financial reviews.

• Review of cabin interior and exterior
• Review of landscape and grounds
• Review of equipment
• Review of bank balances for Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass accounts
• Discussion of outstanding AT&T dividend checks

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 Town Board is holding a work session to review permit applications for outdoor assemblies and a waterways application. The meeting includes a public service announcement regarding the town landfill and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Outdoor Assembly Permit applications for Fall Festival, Coniaris wedding at Hay Beach, and Lions Club Snapper Derby
• Waterways application for Malin Dock
• Town landfill Public Service Announcement

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will vote on abolishing the Office of Town Attorney and appointing new officials. It will also decide on a wetlands permit for a residence at 56A North Cartwright Road and discuss waterways management and other routine items.

• Abolish Office of Town Attorney via Local Law No. 10–2025
• Approve wetlands permit for 56A North Cartwright Road (Keller residence)
• Deny 100 ft exemption request for 7 Chequit Avenue
• Amend Waterways Management Advisory Council (WMAC) terms and membership
• Reappoint Lynne Colligan to Zoning Board of Appeals (term to 2030)

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 will hold a work session to review previous minutes and update the Ethics Code. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Ethics Code update
• Review of June 12, 2025 minutes
• Executive session regarding employee employment history

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 will review septic rebate requests and discuss a potential New York State grant increase. The board will also address commercial grants and funding for Fresh Pond.

• Septic rebate payment request for 146 West Neck Rd
• Septic rebate application for 10A S. Midway Rd
• Discussion of NYS Grant increase from $10,000 to $25,000
• Potential Commercial I/A Grants
• Fresh Pond funding

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 will meet to review reports and discuss the budget. The agenda includes a review of a letter from Barbara Taragan and planning for the 2025 Green Expo.

• Budget discussion
• 2025 Green Expo
• Discussion of letter from Barbara Taragan
• Beau Payne's report
• Educational report

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 Town Board will hold a work session to discuss permits, housing resolutions, and municipal agreements. A special meeting will follow to authorize contracts for lake management and well drilling.

• Outdoor Assembly Permit Applications for Sylvester Manor Concert and SIFD Country Fair
• Contract with Solitude Lake Management, LLC for vegetation removal
• Contract with USGS for well drilling
• 100 sf exemption for 7 Chequit Avenue LLC
• Wetlands Permit Application for Keller at 56A N Cartwright

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a pro-housing resolution and a local law to abolish the Office of the Town Attorney. The board will also review specific property exemptions and bulkhead applications.

• Local Law to Abolish the Office of the Town Attorney
• Pro-housing resolution discussion
• 100 sf exemption confirmation for 7 Chequit Avenue
• Bulkhead application for Shelter Island Holding LLC/Eric Zweifach
• Bulkhead application for Vahdat

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider resolutions and applications for several local properties. The board will also discuss a site plan review application for GR Gardens LLC.

• Resolution for 20 Manhanset Road (Kraus)
• Application continuation for 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell)
• Application for 74 Peconic Avenue (O’Sullivan)
• Application continuation for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor), noted for adjournment until August 27, 2025
• Site Plan Review Application discussion for GR Gardens LLC

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a pro-housing resolution, website document posting, and bulkhead applications. A special meeting may follow to authorize a grant application for a High Water Rescue Vehicle.

• Application for $51,492 from the NYS Climate Smart Communities Grant Program for a High Water Rescue Vehicle
• 100 sf exemption for 7 Chequit Avenue
• Bulkhead application for Shelter Island Holding LLC/Eric Zweifach
• Bulkhead application for Vahdat
• Request by Ram Film Society to place signs on Town property

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee will review precipitation and well status reports. The body is discussing drought policy guidance, saltwater monitoring studies, and a proposed testing program for saltwater impact on private wells. Members will also review drinking water quality test results and the wastewater treatment status for the Town Building.

• USGS 10-Year Baseline Study
• USGS Saltwater Monitoring Study
• Proposed testing program for saltwater impact on private wells
• Town Building wastewater treatment status
• Drinking water quality test results review

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 Town Board is conducting public hearings for several property applications and a local law amending the 'Officers and Employees' chapter. The board is also deciding on dock applications, a wetlands permit for a new dwelling, and a grant for a high water rescue vehicle.

• Public hearing on a local law amending Chapter Officers and Employees
• Dock application for Landfall Properties, LLC at 47L South Ferry Road
• Dock modifications for XV Property, LLC at 2 Charlie’s Lane
• Wetlands application for a 5,971 sq ft dwelling at 32 Little Ram Island Drive
• Grant application for a New York State Climate Smart Communities High Water Rescue Vehicle

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 is meeting to provide updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project and the August 23, 2025 Green Expo. The body will also discuss community solar and the potential loss of solar and wind subsidies.

• 2025 Green Expo production updates for August 23, 2025
• Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour
• Living Lands Workshop Event
• Community Solar discussion
• Discussion on potential loss of solar and wind subsidies

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review two zoning applications. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting.

• Application for 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen)
• Application for 20 Manhanset Road (Kraus)

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to review permits, exemptions, and funding requests. Discussions include a pro-housing resolution and an Inter-Municipal Agreement regarding the Community Preservation Fund Counsel.

• Permit review for Venture Out on Town property
• 100 sf exemption confirmation for 7 Chequit Avenue
• Dredging extension request from Tolkin
• Request by Ram Film Society to place signs on Town property
• Funding discussion for municipal building septic

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will review specific applications for docks and moorings. The body will also discuss proposed waitlist procedures and a revised draft of Town Dock Rules and Regulations.

• Shelter Island Holdings LLC Dock Application
• Klaris Mooring Application
• Proposed Waitlist Procedures
• Revised Draft of Town Dock Rules and Regulations
• New Dock Application

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 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.

• Invasive species update for Ned’s Lane
• Artist’s Lane parking improvement
• 2025 Green Expo scheduled for August 23, 2025
• Executive session regarding land acquisition

Committees

The West Neck Water District Board of Directors will hold a work session to review financial reports and a report from the SCWA. The board will discuss water quality regulations and infrastructure security.

• Status of DASNY Grant
• Update on PFOS/PFAS Regulations
• Generator preparedness
• Wellhead Protection Area and securing well area
• Online customer survey

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 Health and Wellness Committee is discussing the progress of the Community Needs Assessment Plan. The body is also coordinating two upcoming events: World Brain Day on July 22 and an International Opiate/Overdose Awareness Day vigil on August 28.

• Community Needs Assessment Plan progress including interviews and focus groups
• World Brain Day event preparations for July 22, 2025
• International Opiate/Overdose Awareness Day Vigil of Hope at Fiske Field on August 28, 2025

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 committee will review minutes from the June 3 meeting and discuss ongoing business regarding Taylor's Island. Discussions include cabin maintenance, landscaping, equipment, and financial accounts.

• Cabin interior and exterior maintenance
• Landscape and grounds management
• Review of Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass account balances
• Outstanding AT&T dividend checks

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 will act on an extension request for a lot line adjustment at 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane. The board will also hold a work session to track the status of several pending lot line and subdivision applications.

• Extension request for 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC Lot Line Adjustment (#12-2025)
• Status review of R&B of Shelter Island LLC Lot Line Adjustment
• Status review of DeFouw & Shearer Lot Line Adjustment
• Status review of Bloom, West Neck Creek Cottage LLC, Fallert Trust, Crescent Beach LLC, and Roe subdivision applications
• Review of White Performance/Maintenance Bonds

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 Town Board is holding a work session to discuss site plans and lease renewals. A special meeting is scheduled to approve a noise ordinance exemption for a fundraising event.

• Noise exemption for Shelter Island Fireworks event at 63 South Menantic Road on July 11, 2025
• Confirmation of 100 sf exemption for 7 Chequit Avenue
• Tot lot lease renewal
• Site Plan Review for Gardiners Bay Country Club

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 is meeting to review updates on the ADU Plus One program, RFQs, and funding. The board will also discuss the Pro-Housing Community status and enter an executive session to discuss contracts.

• ADU Plus One update
• RFQ update
• Fund update
• Pro-Housing Community update
• Executive session to discuss contracts

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 Conservation Advisory Council is meeting to review a wetlands application and update the non-invasive species list. The body will also discuss the 2025 Green Expo.

• Wetlands application review for 74 Peconic Avenue (O’Sullivan)
• Non-Invasive Species List update
• 2025 Green Expo discussion

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 Capital Planning & Grants Committee is meeting to discuss various equipment and infrastructure requests. The agenda includes a presentation on ferry flood hazard mitigation and a discussion on dredging Menantic Creek.

• Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation presentation by DHSES
• Requests for police body worn cameras, Crescent Beach cameras, and a patrol vessel
• Requests for a Senior Center vehicle and an EMS high water rescue vehicle
• Town Engineer request for Water Treatment System Upgrade
• Discussion on Menantic Creek Dredging

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 Town Board will hold a work session to discuss several pending applications for docks, moorings, and site plans. The board will also review an inter-municipal agreement regarding the Community Preservation Fund Counsel and the Peconic Bay Region Advisory Committee.

• Inter-Municipal Agreement for Community Preservation Fund Counsel and The Peconic Bay Region Advisory Committee
• Waterways applications for Malin, XV Property LLC (Totonis), Fagen, Pike, Landfall Properties LLC, Binder, and Levine
• Wetlands application for Coppens
• Site plan review applications for GR Gardens LLC and Gardiners Bay Country Club
• Discussion regarding a walking floor trailer

Town Board

The Town Board is discussing a local law to abolish the office of town attorney and will hold several public hearings regarding waterfront applications. The board is also reviewing rebates for low-nitrogen sanitary systems and permits for community events.

• Proposed local law to abolish the office of town attorney
• Conditional water quality rebates of up to $12,000 for 21 Stearns Point Road and $21,000 for 20E Winthrop Road
• Dock approval for 10 Cove Way
• Outdoor assembly approval for an Arts and Crafts Fair at 38 North Ferry Road
• Fireworks display permit for Crescent Beach on July 12, 2025

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 is meeting to provide updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project and the 2025 Green Expo. The body will also discuss the Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour, a Living Lands Workshop, and community solar.

• 2025 Green Expo scheduled for August 23, 2025
• Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) updates
• Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour
• Living Lands Workshop Event
• Community Solar discussion

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to vote on resolutions for two properties and hear applications for three others. These actions determine whether specific property owners are granted exceptions or variances to local zoning laws.

• Resolution for 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings)
• Resolution for 8 Hilo Drive (Glasser)
• Application continuation for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor)
• Application for 20 Manhanset Road (Kraus)
• Application for 9 Clinton Avenue (O’Connell)

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss infrastructure solutions for the Center Municipal Buildings. The meeting includes reviews of a rebate program and an outdoor assembly application.

• Discussion on septic and water solutions for Center Municipal Buildings
• WQI Rebate program for 20E Winthrop Road (Glover)
• Outdoor Assembly Application for Shelter Island Fireworks
• Blood Drive scheduled for July 18, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet for a work session to review applications for three specific addresses. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting.

• Application for 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings) 10-2024
• Application for 8 Hilo Drive (Glasser) 06-2025
• Application for 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen) 07-2025

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 will meet to review the EMS Director's report and receive updates from the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation. The board will also review a report on the 2025 Annual Foundation Dinner.

• Review and approval of March 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• EMS Directors Report from D/Sgt. Jack Thilberg
• Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation updates from Mark Kanarvogel
• Report on the 2025 Annual Foundation Dinner held on 6/12/25

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)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a local law to abolish the Office of Town Attorney and review administrative wetlands. The board will also receive an update on saltwater intrusion monitoring wells.

• Local Law to abolish the Office of Town Attorney
• WQI Rebate for Raffelock at 21 Sterns Point Road: $12,000
• Outdoor Assembly Permit for Craft Fair
• Discussion on Giorgio Armani Mare x Sunset Beach
• USGS saltwater intrusion monitoring well update

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee is meeting to review well status and establish objectives for the next 12-18 months. The body will discuss the scope and cost of a USGS 10 Year Baseline Study and receive water quality updates.

• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study scope and cost
• Water quality testing updates for Montclair Peninsula
• Water quality testing updates for Silver Beach
• Well Status Report

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 will meet for a work session to review previous minutes and update the Ethics Code. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Ethics Code update
• Review of May 1, 2025 Minutes
• Executive session regarding employee employment history

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

Committees

The Community Housing Board is meeting to review updates regarding ADU Plus One, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), and fund status. The board will also review minutes from the June 4, 2025, special meeting.

• ADU Plus One update
• RFQ update
• Fund update
• Review of June 4, 2025 Special Meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will act on three lot line adjustment extension requests and a professional services invoice. The board will also hold a work session to review subdivision applications, wetlands permits, and a site plan.

• Payment of $1,675.00 invoice to the Raynor Group
• Lot line adjustment extension requests for Elliot Bausman (#9-2025), R&B of Shelter Island LLC (#10-2025), and DeFouw & Shearer (#11-2025)
• Site plan review for Grady Riley Gardens LLC at 21 West Neck Rd
• Wetlands permit reviews for 56A N. Cartwright Road and 74 Peconic Ave
• Review of Town Code Park Requirement in Subdivision

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)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to determine the direction of a wastewater solution for municipal buildings. Members will also decide on the use of ClearGov for a digital budget book.

• Wastewater solution for municipal buildings
• Decision on ClearGov Digital Budget Book
• Dock applications for Ellioff
• Dock applications for Fagen
• Dock applications for Pike and Landfall Properties LLC

Committees

The Capital Planning & Grants Committee is reviewing several equipment and infrastructure requests. The meeting includes discussions on flood hazard mitigation and various grant-funded projects.

• Ferry Flood Hazard Mitigation
• Police Department requests for body worn cameras, Crescent Beach cameras, a patrol vessel, and a high water rescue vehicle
• Town Engineer request for Water Treatment System Upgrade
• Menantic Creek Dredging
• EPA Wastewater infrastructure grant

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 Town Board is conducting public hearings for several dock applications and a proposed local law to require applicants to pay fees and deposits for dock permits. The board is also scheduling future hearings for site plans, moorings, and wetlands permits.

• Proposed local law to require fees and deposits for dock permit applications
• Public hearings for dock applications at 10 Cove Way, 1 Tarkettle Road, 6 Bluff Avenue, and 47L South Ferry Road
• Contract with Solitude for Fresh Pond aquatic vegetation harvesting not to exceed $10,000
• Approval to transfer $60,000 in 2024 CDBG funds from Police Department ADA compliance to Shelter Island Country Club ADA ramp
• Appointment of lifeguards and a traffic control officer with hourly rates ranging from $20.00 to $30.00

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 Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review financial reports and property maintenance. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Stewardship for Cedars and Tuthill Needham Properties
• Update on 7 S. Cartwright Building
• Trail expansion and boundary markers
• Invasives update
• Executive session for land acquisition

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 financial report, both unanimously. The board discussed updates on invasive species management, preserve maps, signage, and the 7 S. Cartwright property, but took no formal action on these items. The meeting adjourned to executive session.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial report (unanimous)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board is meeting to review septic rebate applications and payment requests. The board will also discuss commercial grants and the formation of a County Advisory Committee.

• Septic rebate application for Raffelock (21 Sterns Point Road)
• Septic rebate payment requests for Bloom (69 N. Menantic Road) and Waldbauer (6 Community Drive)
• Request for reconsideration for Soule (20E Winthrop Road)
• Outstanding septic rebate application for Glover (4 Robin Lane)
• Discussion on commercial grants

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 will meet to review previous meeting minutes and enter an executive session. The board intends to discuss contracts during the private portion of the meeting.

• Review and approval of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive session to discuss contracts

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 will meet to approve previous minutes and acknowledge a donation. The body will also review reports from Beau Payne and on education, and discuss advertising for tick-borne diseases.

• Acknowledgement of $2,500 donation from Gregory James
• Beau Payne's Report
• Educational Report
• Advertising for Tick Borne Disease

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)

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review drinking water and wastewater issues with Suffolk County health officials. The board will also see a presentation on ClearGov digital budget software.

• Drinking water and wastewater discussion with Suffolk County Department of Health Services
• ClearGov digital budget book presentation
• Outdoor Assembly Permit for Music at Wades Beach
• USGS saltwater intrusion monitoring well update
• Executive session regarding an employee's employment history

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet to review specific land use applications and update the non-invasive species list. The body is evaluating a wetlands application and a site plan.

• Wetlands Application for 56A N. Cartwright Road (Keller)
• Site Plan Review for 27 West Neck Road (Grady Riley Gardens LLC)
• Non-Invasive Species List Update

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 will meet to discuss the interior and exterior of the cabin, landscape and grounds, and equipment. The body will also review bank balances for the Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass accounts.

• Review of cabin interior and exterior
• Landscape and grounds maintenance
• Equipment review
• Review of Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass account balances
• Status of outstanding AT&T dividend checks

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 will meet to discuss several waterfront applications and town dock regulations. The body will review requests for bulkheads, docks, and moorings.

• Vahdat Bulkhead Application
• Totonis Dock Application
• Binder Mooring Application
• Levine Mooring Application
• Rules and Regulations for Town Dock Permits

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 Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a harvest service contract for Fresh Pond and an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant. The meeting includes special items regarding properties on Peconic Avenue and Margarette’s Drive.

• James Royer - 36 Peconic Avenue
• Scott Goodson - 14 Margarette’s Drive, Wetlands
• Fresh Pond – Harvest Service Contract
• Community Development Block Grant Amendment
• Relic beach clean-up stations

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve previous minutes and hold hearings on four zoning applications. Two of these items are continuations of previous discussions.

• Continuation of application 10-2024 for 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings)
• Continuation of application 05-2025 for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor)
• Application 06-2025 for 8 Hilo Drive (Glasser)
• Application 07-2025 for 23 Tuthill Road (Matthiessen)

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 Water Advisory Committee is meeting to review its mission, process, and member goals. The body will also discuss the scope of a USGS 10 Year Baseline Study and well status reports.

• USGS 10 Year Baseline Study scope
• Montclair Peninsula Association SCHD testing
• Review of drought policy guidance document
• Discussion of irrigation brochure and possible Town Code changes
• USGS Silver Beach monitoring well and saltwater intrusion

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 Shelter Island Town Board will convene to hold public hearings on several proposed local laws that would require applicants for permits and approvals to pay fees covering the town's administrative costs. The board will also swear in a new police officer and consider appointments to a new Capital Planning & Grants Committee.

• Swearing in ceremony for Officer Jalill Carter
• Public hearings on proposed fee changes for dock permits, wetlands, subdivisions, site plans, zoning changes, and environmental reviews
• Establish Capital Planning & Grants Committee with nine appointments
• Public hearing on wetlands application for Scott Goodson at 14 Margaret’s Drive
• Public hearing on mooring application for Kenneth Conrad at 24 Dinah Rock Road

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 will review minutes from April, receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), and plan the 2025 Green Expo scheduled for August 23. The agenda also includes discussion of the Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour, community solar, and an executive session on committee membership.

• ETIPP project updates
• 2025 Green Expo planning (Save the Date: August 23, 2025)
• Shelter Island Solar Homes Tour
• Community Solar discussion
• Executive session to discuss committee membership

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)

Committees

The Licensing Review Board is meeting to review and approve previous minutes. The board will discuss final edits to the code change regarding Chapter 79, now designated as Chapter 98.

• Final edits of Chapter 79 (now Chapter 98)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to discuss an application for 8 Quaker Path. The board will also review and approve minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. No public hearing is scheduled for this session.

• Work session discussion of application at 8 Quaker Path (Eelens/Eddy)
• Review and approval of April 23, 2025 meeting minutes

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 is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including cabin interior/exterior, landscaping, equipment, and financial matters such as bank balances and outstanding AT&T dividend checks, and hear new business and foundation news.

• Review and approval of April 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of cabin interior and exterior
• Landscape and grounds updates
• Equipment status
• Financial business: Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA and NYClass Account balances; outstanding AT&T dividend checks

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 Shelter Island Planning Board meets to consider a wetlands application (Chequit Ave LLC, #8-2025) and approve minutes and bills totaling $14,627.75. The work session reviews several pending lot line adjustments, subdivision applications, and wetlands permit applications, with no final decisions expected on those items.

• Chequit Ave LLC Wetlands Application (#8-2025) – review and act
• Payment of bills: Raynor Group ($4,418.75), Perillo Hill ($3,260.00), PWGC ($2,625.00), Whalen Filer ($6,324.00)
• Lot line adjustments: Elliott Bausman, R&B of Shelter Island LLC, 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC, DeFouw & Shearer
• Subdivision applications: Bloom Minor, West Neck Creek Cottage LLC, Fallert Trust Major, Crescent Beach LLC Minor, Roe Minor
• Wetlands permit reviews: Jeffe (14 Margaret's Drive), Coppens (32 Little Ram Island Drive)

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)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss dock code fees, equipment scheduling for capital planning, and an outdoor assembly permit. The meeting includes an executive session regarding employee history and contract negotiations.

• SEQRA Fees for Dock Code LL review
• Capital Planning equipment schedule
• Outdoor Assembly permit for 10 K Run
• Roadside signs
• Pro-housing Communities Model Resolution

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will hold a public meeting to review minutes, financial reports, and stewardship updates for town properties. Key discussions include an acquisition plan and proposals for 7 S. Cartwright. The board will also move into executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Review of April 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Stewardship updates for Cedars and Tuthill Needham properties
• Trail expansion and invasives update
• Acquisition plan presented by Cathy Kenny
• Proposals for 7 S. Cartwright

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 Shelter Island Health and Wellness Committee will discuss and begin planning a July library program on brain injury, including forming a subcommittee. Members will also review the community needs assessment progress and discuss promoting Physical Fitness Month on the website. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and old/new business.

• Planning for July Library Program on Brain Injury with Terry Lucas
• Discussion on forming a subcommittee for the brain injury program
• Review of Community Needs Assessment Plan progress and next steps
• Webpage update and publicity for Physical Fitness Month
• Approval of March 14, 2025 meeting minutes

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 Shelter Island Community Housing Board will review minutes from April 10 and receive updates on a Request for Qualifications, approved zoning changes, ADU Plus One applications, and the rescheduling of an ADU session. Also on the agenda are a fund update and a Pro-Housing Community update from Meg Larsen.

• Review of April 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• RFQ Update
• Zoning Update (Approved)
• ADU Plus One applications and session rescheduling
• Pro-Housing Community update from Meg Larsen

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 Shelter Island Conservation Advisory Council will review two wetlands applications at 32 Little Ram Island Dr (Coppens) and 19 Westmoreland Dr (Jeffe). The council will also discuss an update to the Non-Invasive Species List presented by Roxanne DuVivier, and consider approval of the April 1 meeting minutes.

• Wetlands application review – Coppens (32 Little Ram Island Dr)
• Wetlands application review – Jeffe (19 Westmoreland Dr)
• Non-Invasive Species List update (Roxanne DuVivier)
• Approval of April 1, 2025 meeting minutes

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)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session on May 6, 2025, discussing the Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 4-10), a WQIAB rebate application for 3 Lake Drive, an Asset Management Policy update, and the re-establishment of the Capital Planning & Grants Committee. Public comments are accepted at the start, but the Comprehensive Plan item is subject to a separate public hearing; no comments will be taken during this session. An executive session on an employee's employment history is also scheduled.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4-10
• WQIAB Rebate program application for Perez at 3 Lake Drive
• Asset Management Policy update
• Capital Planning & Grants Committee re-establishment
• Executive Session on employment history of an employee

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will consider several dock applications, including Malin, Pike, Ellioff, Landfall Properties, and Fagen, and discuss rules for town dock permits in Dickerson, Congdon, and Dering Harbor. The meeting also includes briefings from town board liaisons, the harbor master, and the chairman, along with approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Malin Dock Application
• Pike Dock Application
• Ellioff Dock Application
• Landfall Properties LLC Dock Application
• Rules and Regulations for Town Dock Permits (Dickerson, Congdon, Dering Harbor)

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 Shelter Island Board of Ethics holds a work session to review and approve minutes, hear public comments, address a board vacancy, and discuss an update to the Ethics Code. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Review and approve April 11, 2025 minutes
• Public comments
• Board of Ethics vacancy
• Ethics Code update
• Executive session on employment history of several employees

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 will review several septic rebate applications and a grant amendment request, as well as discuss a potential grant request from the Silver Beach Association and outreach to commercial properties. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and review financial reports.

• Review septic rebate application from Perez at 3 Lake Dr (App #4-2025)
• Review septic rebate grant amendment request from Lange at 82 Smith St (App #9-2024)
• Update on septic rebate application from Dalton at 144 S. Midway Rd (App #1-2025)
• Silver Beach Association grant request
• Discuss potential outreach to commercial properties

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 is meeting to review and approve previous minutes. The board will continue discussions regarding code changes to Article 2 and discuss changes to Articles I and Article 3.

• Discussion of code changes to Article I
• Discussion of code changes to Article 3
• Continued discussion of Article 2

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)

Committees

South Ferry has submitted a petition for a rate increase to the Suffolk County Legislature. This session allows the public to hear the proposed rate structure and provide feedback before a public hearing on May 6, 2025.

• Presentation of proposed South Ferry rate structure
• Public feedback session for the Suffolk County Legislature

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board will hold a work session to discuss the Proportionality Law, consider an agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension (pending closure of a public hearing), and update the Title VI Plan. Public comments are accepted only during formal hearings or in writing, not during this session. Board members will also provide reports.

• Agreement with Cornell Cooperative Extension (subject to public hearing closure)
• Continued discussion of the Proportionality Law
• Title VI Plan update
• Board members' reports
• Executive session for interviews

Town Board

The Town Board will vote to set public hearings for six proposed local laws that would amend fee and deposit requirements for subdivisions, environmental quality review, and wetlands permits. The board will also reconvene hearings on waterway applications at 10B Club Drive and 66 Peconic Drive, as well as consider appointments, budget transfers, and other administrative matters.

• Proposed Local Law No. 3 amending Chapter 111 (Subdivision fees and deposits)
• Proposed Local Law No. 4 amending Chapter 60 (Environmental Quality Review fees)
• Proposed Local Law No. 5 amending Chapter 129 (Wetlands fees)
• Reconvene public hearing on application of Isabel Katherine Reichardt Dische, 10B Club Drive
• Reconvene public hearing on application of Karin Lissakers Mayer, 66 Peconic Drive

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two resolutions and two applications, including a continuation of a previous application. The items involve properties at 12 S Ferry Road, 1 Pandion Road, 3 Locust Avenue, and 80 N Ferry Road. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting.

• Resolution for 12 S Ferry Road (TSI/CHB) 04-2025
• Resolution for 1 Pandion Road (Greenwald) 01-2025
• Application for 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings) 10-2024 – continuation
• Application for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) 05-2025
• Review and approval of April 16, 2025 minutes

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 will meet to discuss proposed changes to town code sections 79-1 through 79-9 and continue discussion on section 79-10. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to discussion and review of minutes.

• Code change discussion for sections 79-1 through 79-9 and continued discussion from section 79-10

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss updates to the Asset Management Policy and 2026 fees for business on Town property. Members will review draft legislation regarding the Ethics Code and SEQRA and other professional fees. The session also includes discussions on the Historical Preservation Committee and proportionality law.

• Review of draft Ethics Code legislation
• Review of draft SEQRA and other professional fees legislation
• Discussion of 2026 fees for conducting business on Town property
• Review of original Site Plan Review legislation
• Cancellation of May 20th Work Session

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee is meeting to review well status and rainfall reports. The body will discuss a USGS 10-year baseline study and a proposal regarding salt-water intrusion.

• USGS 10-Year Baseline Study
• USGS Salt-Water Intrusion Proposal
• SCHD Menantic Peninsula Testing
• Irrigation Brochure
• WAC Community Outreach Events

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 Green Options Committee will review and approve the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes, acknowledge the resignation of member Jonathan Reeves, and receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP). They will also discuss planning for the 2025 Green Expo on August 23 and community solar initiatives.

• Review and approve March 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Acknowledge resignation of committee member Jonathan Reeves
• Updates on Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP)
• Planning for the 2025 Green Expo scheduled for August 23, 2025
• Discussion on community solar

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review two applications: 12 S Ferry Road (TSI/CHB) and 1 Pandion Road (Greenwald). The board will also approve the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. No public hearing is scheduled for this meeting; the next hearing is April 23, 2025.

• Review of application 12 S Ferry Road (TSI/CHB), file 04-2025
• Review of application 1 Pandion Road (Greenwald), file 01-2025
• Approval of March 26, 2025 minutes

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

Committees

The Licensing Review Board will hold a meeting with agenda items including call to order, minutes review, a code change discussion, and old/new business. No specific details on the code changes or other substantive actions are provided in the agenda.

• Code change discussion (no details provided)

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)

Town Board

The Town Board holds a work session to discuss 2026 fees for conducting business on Town property, water testing at Menantic Peninsula, and a site plan review for Gardiners Bay Country Club. In a special meeting, the board approves resolutions including funding for the Fresh Pond nutrient control pilot, two low-nitrogen sanitary system rebates totaling up to $28,000, an Easter Egg Hunt permit, a wetlands/site plan permit for South Ferry at 135 South Ferry Road, and an amended dock permit for Kramer at 57 Winthrop Road.

• Approves $32,500 for Fresh Pond hypolimnetic withdrawal pilot project ($325,000 total cost, with $260,000 from NYS WQIP)
• Approves conditional WQI rebates: Timothy Dalton up to $12,000 (144 South Midway Rd) and Mark Kaczmarek up to $16,000 (137 Ram Island Dr)
• Approves wetlands and site plan permit for South Ferry expansion at 135 South Ferry Road (547 sq ft addition, septic, ADA ramps)
• Approves amended dock permit for 62 Winthrop LLC (George Kramer) at 57 Winthrop Road for stone retaining wall and walkway
• Approves Easter Egg Hunt permit for Shelter Island Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary at Cartwright and Burns Roads on April 19

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 Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will discuss land acquisition plans, stewardship of town properties, and updates on trail expansion and invasive species assessment. The board will also review financial reports and consider entering executive session to discuss a specific land acquisition.

• Welcome new member Kate Rossi-Snook
• Update on 7 S. Cartwright property
• Stewardship discussion for Cedars and Tuthill/Needham properties
• Trail expansion update presented by Chuck Kraus
• Motion to enter executive session to discuss land acquisition

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 Waterways Management Advisory Council will review several waterfront applications, including bulkhead, mooring, and dock proposals, and discuss revisions to rules and regulations for town dock permits. The meeting also includes old business on a retaining wall and Smith Cove issues.

• Dische Bulkhead Application
• Mayer Bulkhead Application
• Conrad Mooring Application
• Fagen Dock Application
• Rules and Regulations for Town Dock Permits (Dickerson, Congdon, Dering Harbor)

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 Town of Shelter Island Board of Ethics is holding a work session to review and approve prior minutes, hear public comments, and discuss an update to the Ethics Code. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Review and approve February 14, 2025 minutes
• Public comments
• Chair's report on vacancy
• Ethics Code Update
• Executive session to discuss employment history of several employees

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 will meet to review updates on the ADU Plus One project and the Pro-Housing Community initiative. The board will also discuss the timeline and contract review process for a Request for Qualifications (RFQ).

• ADU Plus One progress and summer outreach
• RFQ timeline and contract review process
• Pro-Housing Community update

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)

Committees

North Ferry is presenting a proposed rate structure following a petition for a rate increase submitted to the Suffolk County Legislature on March 21, 2025. The session serves to gather feedback for a public hearing tentatively scheduled for May 6, 2025.

• Proposed North Ferry rate structure presentation
• Feedback collection for the Suffolk County Legislature Public Hearing

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to discuss several items, including the proposed expansion of the West Neck Water District, an update on an EPA grant, and a draft local law on SEQRA and professional fees. Also on the agenda are the use of Water Quality Improvement funds for Fresh Pond remediation, site plan applications for South Ferry Inc., and a redraft of Licensing Review Board legislation. Public hearings on some items are closed or subject to separate hearings.

• West Neck Water District expansion
• EPA grant update presented by Town Engineer J. Finora
• Review of Local Law draft on SEQRA and professional fees
• Use of WQI funds for Fresh Pond Remediation
• Wetlands & Site Plan applications for South Ferry Inc.

Committees

The Taylor's Island Preservation and Management Committee will meet on April 8, 2024, to review minutes from October 2024 and discuss old business including cabin work, landscaping, equipment, and financial matters such as bank balances and budget encumbrances. New business includes a newspaper article from November 2024. The committee will also hear Taylor's Island Foundation news.

• Review and approval of minutes from October 8, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of cabin interior and exterior work
• Review of financial accounts: Chase Public Funds Commercial MMDA, NYClass, AT&T dividend checks, and 2024 budget balances with encumbrance
• Discussion of landscape and grounds maintenance
• Discussion of November 21, 2024 Shelter Island Reporter article (page 18)

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.)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and act on a SEQRA determination for Chequit Ave LLC, consider extensions for lot line adjustments and subdivisions, approve minutes, and pay bills totaling $4,720.55. Work session items include updates on subdivision and wetlands permit applications.

• SEQRA Determination for Chequit Ave LLC (#5-2025)
• Lot Line Adjustment Extension for 3 & 5 Burro Hall Lane LLC (#6-2025)
• Subdivision Extension for West Neck Creek Cottage LLC (#7-2025)
• Payment of $4,550.00 to Raynor Group for professional services
• Wetlands permit application at 7 Chequit Avenue

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)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on a proposed local law to amend Chapter 53 (Docks) and on using Community Preservation Water Quality Improvement funds for a Fresh Pond nutrient-control study pilot phase. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including dock and wetlands permits, a WQI grant, business licenses, budget transfers, and appointments.

• Public hearing on proposed local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks)
• Public hearing on using WQI funds for Fresh Pond nutrient control study pilot phase
• Approve dock permit for Beach Glass Properties, LLC at 21 Tarkettle Drive (remove/install floats)
• Approve WQI grant up to $16,000 for Laura Rozos at 1 Gardiners Bay Drive
• Approve wetlands permit for Barbara Ludemann Rev. Trust at 15 Bay Shore Drive (demolition/construction)

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 will review two septic rebate applications and a payment request, discuss a proposed criteria amendment for first responders, and receive updates on grants and pending applications.

• Review septic rebate application for Kaczmarek (137 Ram Island Dr) — App #3-2025
• Review septic rebate payment request for Armbrust (18 Bay Shore Dr) — App #5-2024
• Discuss criteria amendment to allow first responders (Dalton, 144 S. Midway) to apply for septic rebates
• Discuss I/A system grants and accessory dwelling unit applicants
• Update on Town Board consideration of Karasek grant request

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 Deer and Tick Committee will review previous meeting minutes and receive reports from Beau Payne and the educational department. The body will also acknowledge a specific donation.

• Acknowledgement of $2,500 donation from Gregory James

Committees

The Licensing Review Board will meet to review existing legislation and determine a future direction. The board will also decide on upcoming meeting dates. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific proposals or public hearings.

• Review of existing legislation and determination of direction
• Selection of future meeting dates

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

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a wetlands permit application at 15 Bay Shore and review a draft local law regarding SEQRA and professional fees. The board will also consider applications from multiple businesses to operate on town property, including Bon Spa, Mr. Softee, and food trucks, as well as an outdoor assembly permit for the Menantic Yacht Club Regatta. No public comments will be accepted during this work session; comments should be directed to the appropriate public hearing or in writing.

• Wetlands permit application at 15 Bay Shore (Ludemann)
• Review of draft local law on SEQRA and professional fees (public hearing pending)
• Business applications for town property: Bon Spa, Mr. Softee, Ride Shore LLC, Shelter Island Kayak, Trent Firestine, Islander Food Truck, Stars Café Food Truck
• Outdoor assembly application: Menantic Yacht Club Regatta
• Board members' reports and executive session for interviews

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will meet to review a wetlands application for Goodson. The body will also receive an update regarding the Nature Preserve.

• Goodson Wetlands Application

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 Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to approve minutes from March 19, 2025, and hear resolutions and applications for six specific properties. The board is reviewing zoning requests for various residential and commercial addresses.

• Resolutions for 15 Bay Shore Drive and 135 S Ferry Road
• Application for 12 S Ferry Road
• Application for 3 Locust Avenue
• Application for 8 Quaker Path
• Continuation of application for 1 Pandion Road

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 Town Board will hold a work session to discuss policies and updates, followed by a special meeting. The board is seeking to authorize the Supervisor to apply for a Suffolk County Municipal Assistance Program grant of up to $50,000 to help fund the Fresh Pond In-Waterbody Nutrient Control Pilot Project.

• Grant application for up to $50,000 from the Suffolk County Municipal Assistance Program for Fresh Pond
• Waterways application for 21 Tarkettle Rd. (Beach Glass Properties, LLC)
• Extension of Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension to December 31, 2024
• Discussion of Procurement Policy and Community Center Rental Policy
• NYS Water Quality Improvement Program grant not to exceed $260,000

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 West Neck Water District Board of Directors holds a work session to discuss financials, a Suffolk County Water Authority report on infrastructure and water-use monitoring, a request to the Town Board for expansion and legal representation, and emergency water supply at Crescent Beach. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• SCWA report on status of infrastructure project
• Temetra demonstration explaining how high water use is flagged
• Expansion: status of request made to Town Board and access to legal representative
• Emergency Water Supply discussion for Crescent Beach
• Review of long-range goals of the WNWD Board

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 will meet to review February meeting minutes, receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP), plan the 2025 Green Expo, and discuss Community Solar. No binding votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Review/approve February 7 and February 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• ETIPP (Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project) updates
• Planning for the 2025 Green Expo
• Discussion of Community Solar

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)

Committees

The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, receive a director's report, hear updates from the Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation, and discuss the 2025 annual foundation dinner. The meeting includes standard old and new business items.

• Approve December 18, 2024 EMS meeting minutes
• EMS Director's Report by D/Sgt. Jack Thilberg
• Shelter Island Ambulance Foundation updates from Mark Kanarvogel
• Discussion of 2025 Annual Foundation Dinner by Peter McCracken

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals meets for a work session to review two pending applications: 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann, case 7-2024) and 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc., case 11-2024). The board will also approve the minutes from the February 26, 2025 meeting.

• Work session discussion on 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann) case 7-2024
• Work session discussion on 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.) case 11-2024
• Review and approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

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

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board holds a work session to discuss multiple items including a wetlands permit application at 15 Bay Shore Dr. (record open until 3/28) and a waterways application at 21 Tarkettle Rd. by Beach Glass Properties LLC. Also on the agenda are a work boat proposal from the Harbor Master, an outdoor assembly application for a library tent, and a Memorandum of Understanding extension with Cornell Cooperative Extension. The board will also hear public comments, board reports, and hold an executive session for interviews.

• Wetlands permit application at 15 Bay Shore Dr. – record open until 3/28
• Waterways application at 21 Tarkettle Rd. by Beach Glass Properties, LLC
• Cornell Cooperative Extension MOU extension
• Work boat proposal from Harbor Master Payne
• Outdoor Assembly Application for Library Tent

Town Board

The board will set public hearings for several waterfront projects and consider a major update to the Docks local law. Routine items include approving a mooring application, appointments, surplus, and contracts for early voting and Laserfiche. Public hearings on specific wetlands and dock applications are also scheduled, along with a reconvened hearing for Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan.

• Proposed local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks) to update dock, pier, and bulkhead regulations
• Public hearing set for Isabel Reichardt's bulkhead project at 10B Club Drive
• Public hearing set for Karin Lissakers Mayer's bulkhead project at 66 Peconic Avenue
• Public hearing set for proposed use of WQI funds for Fresh Pond Remediation
• Reconvened public hearing on Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan at 12 Dinah Rock Road

The Shelter Island Town Board voted unanimously to schedule public hearings for April 7, 2025, on a proposed local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks) to address environmental conditions, and on two bulkhead replacement projects. The board also approved a site plan for a commercial building at 17 North Ferry Road, issued wetlands permits for properties on Lari Lane and Tuthill Drive, and authorized various administrative actions including appointments, equipment surplus, and budget transfers.

• Scheduled public hearing for April 7 on local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks) (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for bulkhead projects at 10B Club Drive and 66 Peconic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved site plan for Liberty Lawn & Landscape commercial building at 17 North Ferry Road with parking waiver (5-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for 7 Lari Lane with conditions (5-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for 70 Tuthill Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved mooring permit for Crandall Shelter Island, LLC (5-0)
• Reappointed four members to Conservation Advisory Council (5-0)
• Authorized agreement with Suffolk County Board of Elections for elections at Community Center (5-0)

Committees

The Water Advisory Committee will discuss well status, rainfall, and a mission statement review. They will consider focusing the SCHD testing program on Menantic, either funded or non-funded, and co-hosting a non-toxic landscaping program. An irrigation sub-committee report and a brief review of the municipal center status are also on the agenda.

• Well status and rainfall report (Greg Toner/Ken Pysher)
• Discussion: 'What is the Town’s Responsibility to Its Residents?' (Andrew Chapman)
• Focusing the SCHD Testing Program (funded or non-funded) on Menantic (Ken Pysher)
• Co-hosting a possible 'Non-Toxic Landscaping' program (Doug Sherrod)
• Municipal Center status, brief review (Peter Grand/Joe Finora)

The Water Advisory Committee approved a motion to recommend that the Town Board authorize funding to reimburse homeowners for water testing in the nearshore area of the Menantic Peninsula. The vote was 6-0. The committee also discussed town responsibility for water quality, reviewed the mission statement, and heard updates on irrigation and non-toxic landscaping programs.

• Approved motion to support Town Board funding for Menantic Peninsula water testing reimbursement (6-0)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes with one edit (unanimous)

Committees

The Health and Wellness Committee will review the organization of its town webpage and the progress of the Community Needs Assessment Plan. The body will also discuss the search for a town social worker and committee membership.

• Review of Town Hall webpage document organization and posting protocol
• Outcomes of Brain Injury Awareness Month Project meetings
• Community Needs Assessment Plan progress and timeline
• Updates on the Town Social Worker search
• Discussion on committee composition and new members

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board met and unanimously approved the February 10, 2025 minutes. The board received a financial report showing a total fund balance of $7,038,577.34, and discussed updates on the Cartwright property, trail expansion, and an upcoming community event. No major decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted completion of 7 S. Cartwright closing; future use to be discussed
• Reviewed stewardship inspection guide and form; to be made fillable
• Tentatively set community event for June 7, 2025

Committees

The Community Housing Board will meet to receive updates on the ADU Plus One project and the Pro-Housing Community initiative. The board will also review the status of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and its associated contract.

• ADU Plus One update
• RFQ walkthrough and contract update
• Pro-Housing Community update
• Fund update
• Recruitment for an open board seat

The Shelter Island Community Housing Board met on March 13, 2025, and approved the February 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The board discussed updates on the ADU Plus One program, including a recent information session and the need for eight more commitments before the September 2025 deadline. They also reviewed the RFQ process for a housing project, with a site walkthrough scheduled for March 14, 2025, and agreed to explore using CHB funds for bridge loans. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only decision was the unanimous approval of the prior minutes.

• Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed ADU Plus One program; need eight more commitments by September 2025
• Scheduled RFQ walkthrough for March 14, 2025
• Agreed to explore bridge loans for ADU applicants using CHB funds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a business meeting to approve minutes, pay professional service invoices totaling $5,961.25, and consider extension requests for two lot line adjustments. The subsequent work session will review the status of pending lot line modifications, subdivision applications, wetlands permits, and site plan reviews.

• Invoice from Raynor Group for professional services, $4,243.75
• Invoice from Perillo Hill for professional services, $1,530.00
• Invoice from Hamptons Environmental Land Planning, $187.50
• Elliot Bausman Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#3-2025)
• R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan) Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#4-2025)

The Shelter Island Planning Board approved two lot line adjustment extension requests, one for Elliot Bausman and one for R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan), both by a 6-0 vote. The board also approved invoices for professional services and the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Elliot Bausman Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#3-2025) (6-0)
• Approved R&B of Shelter Island LLC (Radigan) Lot Line Adjustment Extension Request (#4-2025) (6-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Raynor Group invoice for $4,243.75
• Approved Perillo Hill invoice for $1,530.00
• Approved Hamptons Environmental Land Planning invoice for $187.50

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss a Water Quality Improvement funding request for Fresh Pond remediation, set parameters for business on town properties, consider a chargeback for consultant fees, and review committee membership appointment periods. An executive session is scheduled for a confidential employment matter.

• Fresh Pond Remediation – WQI funding request (subject to a later public hearing)
• Business on Town Properties – parameters discussion
• Chargeback for Consultant Fees
• Committee Membership – appointment periods/staggered memberships
• Rozos, 1 Gardiners Bay Drive – WQI IAOWTS application

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board will discuss a funding request for Fresh Pond remediation, review septic rebate applications (including one at 1 Gardiners Bay Dr), and consider criteria for I/A grants for first responders. The board will also review a Karasek grant recommendation to the Town Board and hear a financial report.

• Fresh Pond Remediation Funding Request (Joe Finora)
• Septic Rebate Application: Rozos (1 Gardiners Bay Dr, App #2-2025)
• Review I/A Grant Criteria – Consideration for First Responders
• Review Karasek Grant Recommendation to Town Board
• Financial Report (Amber Brach-Williams)

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board recommended the Town Board approve $32,500 for a Fresh Pond remediation pilot project, matching a $65,000 local share requirement for a $260,000 NYS grant. The board also approved a septic rebate for a Gardiners Bay Drive property. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Recommended $32,500 funding for Fresh Pond remediation pilot (3-0-1-1)
• Approved $12,000 septic rebate plus $4,000 well relocation for Rozos property (unanimous)
• Accepted January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted February 20, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review two wetlands applications (Chequit Ave LLC at 7 Chequit Ave continued, and a new Goodson Wetlands Application) and two site plan reviews (Gardiners Bay Country Club and South Ferry Inc.). The meeting also includes approval of February minutes and reports from the Town Board liaison.

• Wetlands application: Chequit Ave LLC – 7 Chequit Ave (continued)
• Wetlands application: Goodson Wetlands Application (new)
• Site plan review: Gardiners Bay Country Club
• Site plan review: South Ferry Inc.
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Conservation Advisory Council unanimously approved the South Ferry Inc. site plan application as submitted (6-0). The council did not vote on the Chequit Avenue LLC wetlands application but forwarded recommendations to the Planning Board, including concerns about engineering details and high tide groundwater levels. The Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan review was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved South Ferry Inc. site plan application (6-0)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to include previously addressed recommendation in Chequit Ave memo (5-1)
• Continued Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan review to next meeting

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a work session to review emergency management and infrastructure assessments. The body will also discuss the dock code and committee memberships.

• Emergency management regarding Ram Island Road raising, high rescue vehicles, and notification systems
• Municipal drinking water, municipal wastewater, and facility needs assessment
• Dock code
• Committee membership

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will review and approve minutes from February 19, 2025, and consider a resolution for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson). They will also hold continuations for applications at 15 Bay Shore Drive and 135 S Ferry Road, while an application at 80 N Ferry Road has been withdrawn.

• Resolution for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) – Case 2-2025
• Application continuation for 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann) – Case 7-2024
• Application withdrawn for 80 N Ferry Road (Sylvester Manor) – Case 8-2024
• Application continuation for 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.) – Case 11-2024
• Next meetings: Work Session March 19, 2025; Hearing March 26, 2025

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved Resolution 2-2025 for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) by a 5-0 vote. The board also continued hearings for two applications: 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann) and 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.), closing them for written correspondence until March 12, 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution 2-2025 for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann), closed for written comments until March 12, 2025
• Continued hearing for 135 S Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.), closed for written comments until March 12, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board holds a work session to discuss a 100% property revaluation with the assessor and a NYS tax official, tree preservation with the Green Options Committee, and pending wetlands and site plan applications. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• 100% Property Revaluation discussion with Assessor J. Lechmanski and NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
• Tree preservation presentation by Green Options Committee Chair T. Purtell
• Wetlands permit application – Hahn at 70 Tuthill Drive (public hearing closed)
• Site plan review application – Liberty Lawn Care at 17 N Ferry Road (public hearing closed)
• Executive session on employment history of an employee

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on local laws to increase Planning Board membership and amend dock regulations for environmental conditions, and will vote on a wetland permit for Mark Lumley at 8 Margarets Drive with conditions. The board will also set future public hearings for Beach Glass Properties dock work and South Ferry office addition, along with approving appointments, contracts, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on local law to increase Planning Board membership
• Public hearing on local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks) for environmental conditions
• Approval of wetland permit for Mark Lumley at 8 Margarets Drive with conditions
• Set public hearing for Beach Glass Properties dock removal/install at 21 Tarkettle Road (March 17, 2025)
• Set public hearing for South Ferry office addition at 135 South Ferry Road (April 7, 2025)

The Town Board adopted Local Law No. 1-2025, increasing the Planning Board membership from five to seven members, and appointed two new members to fill the expanded seats. The board also approved several wetlands permits, including for properties at 8 Margarets Drive and 167 Ram Island Drive, and scheduled public hearings for a dock modification and a South Ferry building addition. A resolution to retain Perillo Hill, LLP as Zoning Board of Appeals attorney was denied.

• Adopted Local Law No. 1-2025 increasing Planning Board from 5 to 7 members (5-0)
• Appointed Gregory Cranford to Planning Board, term to expire 12/31/2030 (5-0)
• Appointed David Kriegel to Planning Board, term to expire 12/31/2031 (5-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for 8 Margarets Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved wetlands permit for 167 Ram Island Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Denied appointment of Perillo Hill, LLP as ZBA attorney (2-3)
• Approved Richard Whalen as Planning Board attorney (3-2)
• Set public hearing for Beach Glass Properties dock modification on 3/17/2025 (5-0)

Committees

The Shelter Island Water Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss well water levels, rainfall data, and water quality testing. Key topics include recommendations for drinking water supply and filtration for Center residents, a possible USGS saltwater intrusion study, and a presentation on buffering cisterns.

• SCHD water quality testing — funded or unfunded
• Drinking water supply/filtration recommendations for Center residents
• Possible USGS saltwater intrusion study
• Aquifer-friendly/unfriendly consumer products
• GBCC buffering cistern presentation by Ben Howell

The Water Advisory Committee approved a motion to request the Town Board authorize a rebate program of up to $20,000 for Suffolk County Health Department water testing in near shore areas, requiring homeowners to submit data, provided it does not reduce funding for the USGS study. The committee also approved the Gardiners Bay Country Club cistern and pumphouse project, subject to a determination that the adhesive used poses no environmental risk to the aquifer. A proposed addition to object to an additional 6,000,000 gallons of usage was rejected. Several agenda items were tabled.

• Approved motion to request Town Board authorize $20K rebate program for SCHD water testing (6-0)
• Approved GBCC cistern and pumphouse project, subject to adhesive risk determination (5-1)
• Rejected addition to object to additional 6,000,000 gallons usage (1-5)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Water Irrigation Sub-Committee report
• Tabled WAC Recommendations for Center Residents
• Tabled Aquifer Friendly/Unfriendly Consumer Products

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to conduct an informational forum for homeowners associations on I/A septic systems and water quality improvement. The meeting includes only this item along with procedural actions.

• Informational forum on I/A septic systems and water quality improvement for HOAs

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board held a special informational meeting to educate HOA representatives about Innovative/Alternative (I/A) septic systems and the grant application process. No formal decisions were made; the session was purely informational, with board members answering questions and encouraging community engagement.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational only

Committees

The Green Options Committee will review minutes from January and receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP). They will also discuss community solar and geothermal with Lynn Arthur from the Southampton Sustainability Committee. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Review and approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• ETIPP updates, including review of February 7 special meeting discussion
• Discussion on community solar and geothermal with Lynn Arthur (Southampton Sustainability Committee)

The Green Options Committee met on February 20, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from the January 16, 2025 meeting. The committee heard a presentation from Lynn Arthur on Southampton's community solar project and discussed potential solar and geothermal projects for Shelter Island. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals holds a work session to review one application at 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson). No details on the nature of the request are provided in the agenda. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and scheduling of future meetings.

• Application 2-2025: 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) — no further description given

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a substandard lot at 9 West Thomas Street to build an accessory dwelling unit. The board noted the request was modest and did not impose special conditions. The meeting was brief and adjourned at 7:47 PM.

• Approved variance for accessory dwelling unit at 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 22, 2025 meeting

Committees

The Shelter Island Board of Ethics holds a work session to review and possibly update the town's ethics code, related FAQ, and board procedures. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees. Public comments will be taken.

• Ethics Code Update
• Ethics Code FAQ review
• Board of Ethics Procedures review
• Executive session on employment history of several employees

The Shelter Island Board of Ethics met on February 14, 2025, and accepted the minutes from the January 21 meeting. The board continued discussions on possible Code updates and edits to the Ethics Board Procedures, but no decisions were made on these items. The board entered executive session to discuss an employee's employment history and later returned to open session before adjourning. No substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes of January 21, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to enter executive session (5:25 PM)
• Approved motion to return to open session (6:10 PM)

Committees

The Shelter Island Community Housing Board will review minutes from January 9, 2025, and receive updates on the ADU Plus One program, including applications and septic grant challenges. They will also discuss an issued RFQ, initial South Ferry zoning discussions with planning and zoning boards, and a fund update. A report on the NY Pro-Housing Community designation is scheduled.

• ADU Plus One program update: applications, information session, septic grant challenges
• RFQ issued and published; strategies to increase awareness
• South Ferry Zoning: initial meeting, planning board and zoning board timelines, public hearing plans
• Community Housing Fund update
• NY Pro-Housing Community update

The Community Housing Board approved January minutes, reported progress on accessory dwelling units (one complete, three under construction), and discussed the RFQ for development. They also reviewed the South Ferry zoning application timeline and noted the fund balance at $890,000. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted ADU progress: 1 complete, 3 in construction, 5 approved
• Scheduled ADU information session for March 1, 2025 at Firehouse
• Published RFQ on website and advertised in local papers
• Set dates for Planning Board, ZBA, and Town Board meetings on South Ferry zoning
• Reported fund total of $890,000 with $43,000 in deposits last month
• Acknowledged Maria Maggenti's resignation from CHB; will advertise for open seat

Town Board

The Shelter Island Town Board holds a work session to discuss wetlands permit applications, finalize dock code legislation, and continue reviewing Chapter 60 (Environmental Quality Review) and fees. A special meeting will set a public hearing for the dock code on February 24, 2025. No votes are taken; items are under discussion for future action.

• Wetlands permit application for Marks at 7 Lari Lane
• Wetlands permit application for Hahn at 70 Tuthill Drive
• Dock code final legislation review (public hearing to be set)
• Review of Chapter 60, Environmental Quality Review
• Transfer of SEQRA and other professional fees onto applicants

The Town Board voted to schedule a public hearing for February 24, 2025, at 6:08 p.m. to consider a proposed local law amending Chapter 53 (Docks) to address current environmental conditions. The hearing will allow residents to comment on the proposed changes, which include updated definitions, permit requirements, and design standards for docks and water-related structures. No other substantive decisions were made at this special meeting.

• Scheduled public hearing for Feb. 24, 2025, on proposed dock law amendment (Resolution No. 95)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will elect a deputy chair, approve prior minutes, and pay a $4,200 invoice to the Raynor Group. They will then act on: a Bloom Minor Subdivision extension request (1-2025) and a Fallert Trust Major Subdivision sketch plan approval (2-2025). A public hearing on the Chequit Avenue LLC wetlands application at 7 Chequit Ave will be continued from December and January.

• Payment of $4,200 to the Raynor Group for professional services in January 2025
• Bloom Minor Subdivision Extension Request (#1-2025)
• Fallert Trust Major Subdivision Sketch Plan Approval (#2-2025)
• Public hearing continued for Chequit Avenue LLC Wetlands Application – 7 Chequit Ave

The Shelter Island Planning Board approved routine items including the election of Marcus Kaasik as Deputy Chair, the January 14, 2025 minutes, a $4,200 invoice from The Raynor Group, a minor subdivision extension, and a major subdivision sketch plan. The board closed the public hearing for the Chequit Avenue LLC wetlands application at 7 Chequit Avenue, keeping the record open for written correspondence until March 5, 2025, to allow for additional submissions and an updated CAC memo.

• Elected Marcus Kaasik as Deputy Chair (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved $4,200 invoice from The Raynor Group
• Approved Bloom Minor Subdivision Extension Request #1-2025 (4-0)
• Approved Fallert Trust Major Subdivision Sketch Plan #2-2025 (4-0)
• Closed public hearing for Chequit Avenue LLC wetlands application, record open until March 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will discuss and potentially decide on a dock application from Beach Glass Properties LLC and a bulkhead/retaining wall application from Kramer. The meeting also includes a discussion on pound trap regulations and updates from liaisons and the bay constable.

• Beach Glass Properties LLC Dock Application (new business)
• Kramer Bulkhead/Retaining Wall Application (old business)
• Pound Trap Regulations Discussion
• Briefings by Town Board liaisons, Bay Constable, and Chairman

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved the Beach Glass Properties LLC dock application, which reduces the dock's footprint by removing two floats and replacing them with a single 6x20 float. The vote was 6-0-1, with Member Eklund abstaining. The council determined the change qualifies as a reduction in non-conformity under code 53-12. Other items discussed included a pending DEC permit for a bulkhead application and a proposal for pound traps, which was referred to the Town Attorney for review.

• Approved Beach Glass Properties LLC dock application (6-0-1, Eklund abstained)
• Approved minutes of January 13, 2025
• Referred pound trap regulations to Town Attorney for review
• Agreed to consider revisiting mooring fees proposal

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review January meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss updates on various properties including 7 S. Cartwright, trail expansion, and stewardship plans. The board also plans to move into executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Review of January 13 CPF meeting minutes
• Update on 7 S. Cartwright property
• Trail expansion update (Chuck Kraus)
• Stewardship for Cedars and Tuthill/Needham properties
• Motion to enter executive session for land acquisition discussion

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board approved minor updates to the Artist's Lane Stewardship Plan and accepted the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also discussed property acquisitions, trail expansions, boundary surveys, and invasive species management, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Artist's Lane Stewardship Plan updates (unanimous)

Committees

The Green Options Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP). No other actions or decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP)

The Green Options Committee held a special meeting to discuss the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) and renewable energy options. Members discussed solar at the Recycling Center and agrivoltaics at Sylvester Manor, and deliberated about a partnership with NREL for an OCED grant. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the committee planned follow-up actions including reviewing NREL slide decks, scheduling additional meetings, and reaching out to school officials about energy inefficiencies.

• Discussed solar at Recycling Center and agrivoltaics at Sylvester Manor
• Deliberated NREL partnership for OCED grant
• Planned follow-up with school on energy inefficiencies via Mike Dunning and Brian Doelger
• Agreed to review NREL slide decks and schedule additional meetings

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review wetlands applications for three properties and conduct site plan reviews. Discussions include the Gardiners Bay Country Club and a community housing project.

• Wetlands application: 7 Chequit Ave (Chequit Ave LLC)
• Wetlands application: 135 S. Ferry Road (South Ferry Inc.)
• Wetlands application: 15 Bay Shore Drive (Ludemann)
• Site plan review: Gardiners Bay Country Club
• Site plan review: 12 S. Ferry Community Housing Project

The Conservation Advisory Council approved wetlands applications for South Ferry Inc. (135 S. Ferry Rd) and Ludemann (15 Bay Shore Dr), each by a 6-0 vote, with conditions. Action on the Chequit Ave LLC (7 Chequit Ave) wetlands application and the Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan review was delayed until the March 4, 2025 meeting. The council also introduced two new site plans for future review: South Ferry Inc. and 12 S. Ferry Rd Community Housing Project.

• Approved South Ferry Inc. wetlands application (6-0)
• Approved Ludemann wetlands application (6-0)
• Delayed Chequit Ave LLC wetlands application to March 4, 2025
• Delayed Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan review to March 4, 2025
• Accepted January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

At the February 4 work session, the Town Board will review draft legislation to expand the Planning Board membership from five to seven members, along with a revised dock code and wetlands permit applications for two properties. During a special meeting, the board will vote on a two-signature disbursement policy, appoint a Senior Cook at $50,700, and authorize a US Geological Survey contract. A public hearing for the Planning Board expansion law is set for February 24.

• Planning Board expansion: draft legislation to increase membership from 5 to 7 members, with a public hearing set for February 24
• Appointment of Michelle Beckwith Donohue as Senior Cook at $50,700 per year retroactive to January 21
• Two-signature policy for all town disbursements effective immediately
• Wetlands permit applications: Lumley at 8 Margarets Drive and Gayer at 167 Ram Island Drive (public hearing closed)
• Authorized contract with U.S. Geological Survey retroactive to September 24, 2024

The Town Board unanimously adopted a resolution requiring two signatures on all town disbursements, effective immediately. It also unanimously appointed Michelle Beckwith Donohue as Senior Cook for the Senior Center Nutrition Program at $50,700 per year, retroactive to January 21, 2025. The board authorized the Supervisor to execute a contract with the U.S. Geological Survey retroactive to September 24, 2024, and scheduled a public hearing for February 24, 2025, on a local law to increase the Planning Board from five to seven members.

• Adopted two-signature requirement for all town disbursements (5-0)
• Appointed Michelle Beckwith Donohue as Senior Cook, $50,700/year, retroactive to 01/21/2025 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with U.S. Geological Survey, retroactive to 09/24/2024 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 02/24/2025 on local law to increase Planning Board to 7 members (5-0)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss administrative updates and goals for the year. Key topics include the size of the Planning Board and updates to the town's procurement and dock codes.

• Expansion of Planning Board from five to seven members
• Town Board priorities for 2025
• Next steps for the Dock Code
• Procurement Policy update
• USGS contract update

Committees

The Shelter Island Water Advisory Committee will review well water levels and rainfall data, and receive a subcommittee report on revising drought level reporting. Key items include a USGS salt-water intrusion well proposal and a GBCC cistern storage application. The committee will also discuss near-shore testing programs and recommendations for Center residents.

• USGS Salt-Water Intrusion Well Proposal
• GBCC Cistern Storage Application
• Subcommittee report on revising drought level reporting
• SCHD Near Shore Testing Program
• WAC Recommendations for Center Residents

The Water Advisory Committee met and discussed several items, but made no final decisions. The committee reviewed the Gardiners Bay Country Club Cistern Storage Application and asked for clarification on the operating plan and risk analysis. They also discussed revising drought level reporting and will make a recommendation to the Town Board. The meeting was largely informational, with the only formal action being the unanimous acceptance of the December 16, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Accepted December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed GBCC cistern application, requested clarification on operating plan and risk analysis
• Discussed revising drought level reporting, will make recommendation to Town Board
• Scheduled Irrigation Subcommittee meeting for February 13, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board will hold public hearings on several wetlands and site plan applications, and consider resolutions including authorizing the Community Housing Board to serve as primary liaison for developing 10 residential rental units at three locations, approving a wetlands permit at 13 Dickerson Drive, and authorizing an interim town attorney agreement.

• Set public hearing for Crandall Shelter Island, LLC mooring application at 6 Summerfield Place
• Set public hearing for Barbara Ludemann wetlands application at 15 Bay Shore Drive
• Approve wetlands permit for Christopher Chmelar at 13 Dickerson Drive with conditions
• Authorize Community Housing Board to issue RFQ for design and construction of 10 rental units
• Authorize Supervisor to sign agreement with Leventhal, Mullaney & Blinkoff as interim Town Attorney

The Town Board approved a wetlands permit for a major renovation at 13 Dickerson Drive, including demolition, construction, and installation of a new wastewater system, subject to conditions. The board also authorized the Community Housing Board to act as liaison for a 10-unit affordable housing project, awarded fuel contracts, and made several appointments and budget transfers.

• Approved wetlands permit for 13 Dickerson Drive renovation (5-0)
• Authorized Community Housing Board as liaison for 10-unit affordable housing RFQ (5-0)
• Awarded No. 2 Fuel Oil contract to J.W. Piccozzi, Inc. at $0.649/gal differential (5-0)
• Awarded propane contract to J.W. Piccozzi, Inc. at $1.259/gal differential (5-0)
• Reappointed Laura Cunningham to Board of Ethics (5-0)
• Appointed Julia Weisenberg as Planning Board Chair (5-0)
• Approved 2025 budget transfers including $55,000 to Judgments and Claims (5-0)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $683,669.68 (5-0)

Town Board

This is a special meeting with a work session to enter executive session. The executive session will cover interviews and an employee's employment history. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural.

• Motion to enter into executive session for interviews and employment history

The Town Board held a special meeting on January 17, 2025, and voted to enter executive session to continue interviews. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Held executive session to continue interviews (motion carried)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider applications and resolutions for four specific addresses. The board will also vote on whether to reopen a hearing for one property.

• Vote to reopen hearing for 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings) 10-2024
• Resolution for 33 Tuthill Drive (Rolfe) 15-2024
• Application for 1 Pandion Road (1 Pandion Development LLC) 1-2025
• Application for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) 2-2025

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved a resolution for 33 Tuthill Drive (Rolfe) 15-2024 by a 5-0 vote. The board also reopened a hearing for 3 Locust Ave (Cummings) and continued hearings for 1 Pandion Road and 9 West Thomas Street to later dates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution for 33 Tuthill Drive (Rolfe) 15-2024 (5-0)
• Reopened hearing for 3 Locust Ave (Cummings) 10-2024 (4-0, chairman recused)
• Continued hearing for 1 Pandion Road (1 Pandion Development LLC) to March 26, 2025
• Closed hearing for 9 West Thomas Street (Davidson) 2-2025, open to written comments until February 12, 2025

Committees

The Shelter Island Board of Ethics is holding a work session to review minutes, hear public comments, and discuss the Ethics Code FAQ and Board procedures. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss the employment history of several employees.

• Review and approve December 2, 2024 minutes
• Public comments
• Ethics Code FAQ discussion
• Board of Ethics Procedures
• Executive session: discuss employment history of several employees

The Board of Ethics accepted the December 2, 2024 minutes and continued discussions on possible Code updates, with a draft to be discussed at the next meeting. Members were assigned to work with the Interim Town Attorney on draft procedures, FAQs, and a Plain English Guide, and complaint forms will be drafted. The board entered executive session to discuss an employee's employment history and adjourned at 6:05 PM. No substantive decisions were made; actions were procedural or preparatory.

• Accepted minutes of December 2, 2024 meeting
• Continued discussion on Code updates; draft to be discussed next meeting
• Member Cunningham to work with Attorney Leventhal on draft procedures
• Member Grayson to work with Attorney Leventhal on FAQ and Plain English Guide
• Complaint forms to be drafted based on Attorney Leventhal's forms
• Approved motion to enter executive session at 4:40 PM to discuss employee employment history

Committees

The Shelter Island Health and Wellness Committee will review December meeting notes, discuss a Community Needs Assessment Plan with focus groups and timeline, and deliberate on the hiring process for a Town Social Worker. They will also decide on tabs and content for the Town Hall webpage and consider committee and sub-committee composition including new members.

• Discuss hiring process for Town Social Worker
• Discuss Community Needs Assessment Plan including focus groups and timeline
• Review and decide tabs and assign content for Town Hall webpage
• Discuss committee and sub-committee composition, including new members
• Review/approve December 6, 2024 meeting notes

The Health and Wellness Committee held its first official meeting, focusing on planning a community needs assessment, developing a committee webpage, and discussing the town social worker position. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed next steps for these initiatives.

• No formal votes or decisions recorded; meeting was organizational and planning-focused
• Discussed creating focus groups for community needs assessment
• Discussed compiling resource links for committee webpage
• Discussed converting town social worker position to full-time

Town Board

The Town Board is holding a special meeting to conduct a work session and enter an executive session. The private session will cover interviews and the employment history of an employee.

• Interviews
• Review of employee employment history

The Shelter Island Town Board held a special meeting on January 17, 2025, with all members present. The only action taken was a motion to enter executive session to continue interviews for the Planning Board, which was seconded and carried. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Held executive session to continue Planning Board interviews (unanimous)

Committees

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board will review a Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE), hear a report on criteria for grant payments, and discuss outreach efforts. They will also select a date for the HOA chair meeting and review the financial report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and old/new business items.

• Review CCE MOU Agreement (Kate Rossi-Snook)
• Report from Town Board Liaison regarding criteria for grant payment
• Financial Report (Amber Brach-Williams)
• Select date for HOA Chair Meeting
• Website videos and other outreach

The Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board unanimously approved recommending a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension for the Shellfish Enhancement Program, with WQI paying $12,000 annually for 2024-2029. The board also discussed updating septic rebate grant release criteria, but the Town Board deferred action pending further review. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.

• Approved recommending CCE MOU for Shellfish Enhancement Program funding (unanimous)
• Accepted November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled septic rebate grant criteria update for Town Board further review

Committees

The Green Options Committee will approve December 2024 minutes, receive updates on the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnership Project (ETIPP) including a slide deck and grant from OCED/PSEG, discuss the East End Food Scraps-to-Compost Working Group, and hear announcements about a $50,000 Municipal Assistance Program grant and a $10,000 Community Assistance Program grant. No votes on substantive items are scheduled.

• Approve December 19, 2024 meeting minutes
• ETIPP updates: slide deck draft, NREL, OCED grant/PSEG
• East End Food Scraps-to-Compost Working Group meeting on Jan 28, 2025
• Municipal Assistance Program (MAP) $50,000 grant announcement
• Community Assistance Program (CAP) $10,000 grant announcement

The Green Options Committee met and unanimously approved the December 19, 2024 minutes. They discussed the upcoming ETIPP meeting with PSEG, planned to contact Carrie Meek Gallagher, and reviewed NREL data for accuracy. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved December 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a work session to review two applications: a property at 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings, case 10-2024) and a property at 33 Tuthill Drive (Rolfe, case 15-2024). The board will also approve minutes from December 11, 2024. No public hearings are scheduled for this session.

• Application 10-2024: 3 Locust Avenue (Cummings)
• Application 15-2024: 33 Tuthill Drive (Rolfe)
• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes

The Shelter Island Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minutes of the December 11, 2024 meeting. For the application at 3 Locust Ave, the board decided to reopen the hearing and rehear the application on March 26, 2025, rather than grant alternate relief. For the application at 33 Tuthill Drive, the board discussed the need for a special permit and variances but took no formal action, with no vote recorded.

• Approved minutes of December 11, 2024 meeting
• Reopened hearing for 3 Locust Ave application, rehearing set for March 26, 2025
• No decision on 33 Tuthill Drive application; discussion only

Planning Board

The Shelter Island Planning Board will hold a business meeting and work session on January 14, 2025. They will elect a Chair and Deputy Chair, review minutes, and pay bills including memberships and professional services. A public hearing continues for a wetlands permit at 7 Chequit Avenue. The board will also consider a minor subdivision extension request for the Bloom property.

• Public hearing continued for Chequit Avenue LLC wetlands application at 7 Chequit Ave
• Election of Planning Board Chair and Deputy Chair (subject to Town Board confirmation)
• Payment of invoices: $295.00 NY Planning Federation, $412.50 Raynor Group, $1,659.37 EHA
• Bloom Minor Subdivision extension request (#1-2025)
• Work session items include multiple lot line adjustments and subdivisions

The Planning Board was unable to recommend a chairperson for the Town Board's appointment after two 2-2 votes. The board approved three invoices and continued the public hearing for the Chequit Avenue wetlands application to February 11, 2025, pending revised drainage plans and a CAC report.

• Chairperson nomination for Kaasik failed (2-2)
• Chairperson nomination for Weisenberg failed (2-2)
• Approved $295 NY Planning Federation membership dues
• Approved $412.50 Raynor Group invoice
• Approved $1,659.37 EHA invoice
• Continued Chequit Avenue wetlands hearing to Feb 11, 2025

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss 2025 priorities, a Request for Qualifications from the Community Housing Board, and a wetlands permit application at 13 Dickerson Drive. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and board reports. An executive session will follow for interviews and employee history.

• Discussion of Town Board priorities for 2025
• Community Housing Board request for qualifications (RFQ)
• Wetlands permit application at 13 Dickerson Drive (Chmelar)
• Executive session on interviews and employee history

Committees

The Waterways Management Advisory Council will consider applications for a dredging project by Loreto, mooring applications by Jones and Cummings, and a bulkhead/retaining wall application by Kramer. The council will also receive briefings from town board liaisons, the bay constable, and the chairman, and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Loreto Dredging Application
• Jones Mooring Application
• Cummings Mooring Application
• Kramer Bulkhead/Retaining Wall Application
• Briefings by Town Board Liaisons, Bay Constable, and Chairman

The Waterways Management Advisory Council approved three applications: a dredging application subject to a clerically corrected application, a mooring application for a spot previously held by the applicant's deceased father, and a mooring application with a new location assigned. The council also discussed the dock legislation and workboat design bidding process.

• Approved Loreto dredging application subject to clerically corrected application (5-0)
• Approved Jones mooring application (6-0)
• Approved Cummings mooring application with new location 100ft from shoreline (6-0)

Committees

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board will review financial reports and property stewardship. The meeting includes a planned executive session to discuss land acquisition.

• Update on 7 S. Cartwright
• Stewardship for Cedars and Tuthill/Needham Properties
• Coordination of property maintenance by Chuck Kraus
• Boundary and trail signs update by Cathy Kenny
• Executive session to discuss land acquisition

The Community Preservation Fund Advisory Board unanimously approved the December 2024 financial report, showing $10.4M total funds with $6.5M available after encumbrances. They also approved the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes. The board discussed the upcoming closing on the 7 S. Cartwright property, with no specific plan yet, and assigned members to draft stewardship plans for two preserves.

• Approved December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 financial report (unanimous)

Committees

The Shelter Island Community Housing Board will meet to discuss updates on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a request for qualifications (RFQ), zoning changes, and the Pro-Housing Designation. The board will also review minutes from December 12, 2024, and plan winter events.

• ADU update presented by Liz Hanley
• RFQ update on the request for qualifications
• Zoning update regarding housing regulations
• Pro-Housing Designation update by Meg Larsen
• Winter events to invite CDCLI (Community Development Corporation of Long Island)

The Community Housing Board (CHB) reviewed and revised the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for housing services, with final edits to be presented at the January 27, 2025 Town Board meeting. The board also received updates on the housing fund (over $843,000), a zoning variance application for the South Ferry site, and the ADU program (seven units approved, one complete). No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to approve the December 12, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved December 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed and revised RFQ; final draft to be presented at January 27, 2025 Town Board meeting
• Noted housing fund total of over $843,000 for the year
• Zoning variance application for South Ferry site submitted to Building Department for denial
• ADU program update: seven units approved, one with certificate of occupancy
• Discussed potential winter events with CDCLI to promote ADUs
• Pro-Housing Designation: East End towns drafting collective letter for Upstate qualification

Committees

The Conservation Advisory Council will review two wetlands applications and two site plan reviews. No final decisions are scheduled; items are under discussion. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports.

• Wetlands application: South Ferry Inc. at 135 South Ferry Drive
• Wetlands application: Ludemann at 15 Bay Shore Drive
• Site plan review: Gardeners Bay Country Club
• Site plan review: Liberty Lawn Care
• Review and approval of December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Conservation Advisory Council approved site plan applications for Gardiners Bay Country Club and Liberty Lawn Care LLC, both by a 6-0 vote. Wetlands applications for 135 South Ferry Road and 15 Bay Shore Drive were discussed but votes were postponed until the Town Board completes its SEQRA review. The council also accepted the December 2024 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved Gardiners Bay Country Club site plan (6-0)
• Approved Liberty Lawn Care LLC site plan (6-0)
• Postponed vote on South Ferry Inc. wetlands application pending SEQRA review
• Postponed vote on Ludemann wetlands application pending SEQRA review
• Accepted December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Town Board

The Town Board will hold a work session to discuss the establishment of a Historic Preservation Board and priorities for 2025. The board will also review rebate procedure changes for the Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board.

• Discussion on establishing Historic Preservation Board
• Water Quality Improvement Advisory Board rebate procedure change to require County inspection letter
• Town Board priorities for 2025
• Executive session for interviews and employee employment history

Town Board

The Town Board is holding its annual organizational meeting to pass resolutions appointing numerous officials and employees for 2025, designating official banks and newspaper, setting the mileage reimbursement rate, adopting FIT fees, approving insurance stipends, and making budget transfers. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony and public comment period.

• Appoint Supervisor and Councilmembers as Police Commissioners for 2025
• Appoint Jack Thilberg as EMS Director for 2025
• Set mileage reimbursement rate at $0.70 per mile for Town business
• Designate Shelter Island Reporter as official newspaper for 2025
• Authorize Supervisor as AOT voting representative with $80/day food allowance

The Town Board held its organizational meeting, unanimously approving 63 resolutions. These included appointing numerous officials and employees for 2025, setting mileage and per diem rates, designating the official newspaper, and establishing a new Health and Wellness Committee. All votes were 5-0.

• Appointed Jack Thilberg as EMS Director, James J. Read as Emergency Management Coordinator, and Margaret Larsen as Deputy Supervisor (all 5-0)
• Set 2025 mileage reimbursement at $0.70/mile and daily food allowance at $80 for Association of Towns meeting (5-0)
• Designated Shelter Island Reporter as official newspaper for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved 2025 FIT membership fees, including $295 individual and $455 family (5-0)
• Approved $61,801.69 transfer from Highway Equipment Capital Reserve for Hook Lift truck payment (5-0)
• Established Health and Wellness Committee with staggered terms and appointed members (5-0)
• Approved 2025 standard work days for elected and appointed positions (5-0)
• Ratified agreement with Stephen Kiely and accepted his resignation effective Dec 27, 2024 (5-0)