001All right. Good evening, East Hampton Town Board. We're live on channel 22. We are streaming to YouTube. The phone lines are open. You may begin your weeding. >> Thank you, Matthew. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to the East Hampton Town Board meeting of Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Michael, if you could please read the roll call. >> Council member Flights, Deputy Supervisor Lee, >> present. >> Council member Rogers, >> present. >> Council member Ian Cer Pedmont, Supervisor Kathy Bur Gonzalez, >> present. If we could all please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. So tonight we have uh we had planned to have three public hearings
002but the ADU hearing uh had to be cancelled and it's being renoticed tonight and rescheduled for March 5th as we had not given enough uh notice for that hearing and that'll be followed by two other hearings. Uh one is a grant of scenic and conservation easement actually they both are grants of scenic and conservation easements. Uh that'll be followed by public portion and then resolutions. Uh I just wanted to say council member Flight could not be here tonight. He had to go back to the UK as his dad is very ill. So we send prayers of of strength um for for Tom and his family. Um so let's first start though. We've got Hugh King here. >> Okay. The town crier is here. It's Samuel Fish Hook Small. Okay. Say that three times fast. >>
003No, I can't. Uh, Captain Molford um built a warp, you know, up at the Northwest. That was one of the first first uh uh landing places where goods went in and out years ago. Um he also built a warehouse up there. Um, and by the 1770s though, it was so busy up there that the the water wasn't deep enough. So that's why they built the warf at Sak Harbor in 1770. Okay. But Molford was involved a few other things. Okay. He was elected in 1705. He was 61 years old and he was elected to represent Suffach County in the general assembly in New York. During the time he was in the assembly for uh he fought for several things. Here they are. A fair representation for Suffach County in the assembly and a just tax
004quota. A port of entry close at hand so that the residents of Long Island could trade with New England and the mother country without first journeying 100 miles to New York. You couldn't send your things directly to Connecticut. You had to go to New York first. But here's the one that got him. Freedom from the law that put a 5% tax on whale oil and forced whale men to take out a license. Okay. Now to protest the tax, Captain Mulford made his first trip to London 1706 and from all indications was successful for nothing more was demanded or paid during the remaining years of Lord Kornbur's administration as governor of New York. Okay. However, when Governor Hunter shows up, the tax man was revived. A hunter decreed that the whaleman should pay 120th of all
005whale oil and bone gathered from either drip whales or those captured in boats. And furthermore, that this share should be taken to New York City. Well, said no. First of all, you can't tax it because we have no we had no say in how this tax was being done. You know what he's starting to talk about? >> Taxation without representation. This is 1706, way before the declaration of independence. Uh so of course uh Min and his sons didn't follow that rule. So they were arrested and put on trial. The court battle went on for some time without resolution. So then Min decided he's going to go back to London. Okay. and he's going to uh grieve in front of the British government and he was 72 years old. So he sneaks off and he supposedly
006winds up in London and because he was at the gates of the king's palace he was unable to get in and he was afraid that his money was going to be taken out of his pockets. So he sewed fish hooks in his pockets and the next day when somebody reached in he caught them and he turned them over to the authorities. Okay. Now, is this story true? Well, did George Washington chop down the cherry tree? >> Yes. >> I don't know. Did that woman throw the pudding down the hill or the bow of the pudding hill? The story is told because it really shows Yankee uh ingenuity. So, then Molford uh he was expelled twice from the assembly. The first time he was promptly reelected. The second time at the age of 76, they threw
007him out again. He decided that was it. All right. So, this is going on now before the American Revolution. So, East Hampton has had two historic events before the American Revolution. The election of East Hampton Town Trustees, a representative government, and Mr. Molford talking about basically taxation without representation. That's it. See you next time for the Articles of Association. >> Thank you. Okay. Okay, Michael, if you could please read the first meeting notice. >> The public hearing will be held live and in person by the town board and will be available electronically by video and teleconferencing and will be televised on local TV LTV channel 22 and available for live stream on the LTV website. The public shall be permitted to appear in person but may also provide comment on the matter being heard by
008calling 6331. Any person any person or party wishing to be heard with respect to the foregoing may do so in person or by agent or by attorney or by written comment addressed to the East Hampton Town Clerk 159 Panagle Road, East Hampton, New York 1137. Comments may also be submitted to the town clerk by email to mansen at ehpny.gov. All comments must be received by the town clerk at the date and time of the public hearing. Please check the meeting agenda posted on the town clerk's website for any changes and for updated information. Notice of public hearing. Please take notice that pursuant to section 247 of the general municipal law of the state of New York and provisions of the East Hampton Town Code, the town board of the town of East Hampton, New York
009will hold a public hearing in the town hall meeting room, 159 Panagle Road, East Hampton, New York, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard concerning the following grant of scenic and conservation easement in the town of East Hampton. Grantor Hampton LN LLC. Type of easement, scenic and conservation. Date of easement, December 5, 2025. Location, 31 Hampton Lane, Amigansit, Suffach County Tax Map, 300-174-05-18. Reviewing agency zoning board of appeals. >> Thank you, Michael. >> Would anyone like to address the board on this matter? Matthew, is there anyone on the line? >> We have no callers on the line. >> Motion to close. >> Second. All in favor? I. >> Michael, if you could please read the second meeting notice. Notice of public hearing. Please take notice
010that pursuant to section 2407 and of the general municipal law of the state of New York and provisions of the East Hampton Town Code, the town board of East Town of East Hampton, New York will hold a public hearing in the town hall meeting room, 159 Pentagon Road, East Hampton, New York on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 6 p.m. or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard concerning the matter of the following grant of scenic and conservation easement to the town of East Hampton. Grtor Joseph Marurari and Kim Stalar. Type of easement scenic and conservation. Date of easement November 20, 2025. Location 20 Bendigo Road, Amigansit, SA County Tax Map 300-152-1- 11.3 reviewing agency zoning board of appeals. >> Thank you, Michael. Anyone like to address the board on this public hearing? Matthew,
011was there anyone on the line? >> We have no callers on the line. >> Motion to close. >> Second. >> All in favor? So, those are our public hearings for tonight. We have one speaker signed up, Lauren Bulier. Come on down. >> Okay. >> Hi, I am um I am here to thank you for >> Oh, right, right. Sorry. Um I'm Lorine Bulier Springs resident. >> Thank you. East Hampton resident, which is more applicable here, because I'm here to thank you, Kathy, and the rest of the board for the reformation of the Latino Advisory Committee. Um, this is this is a the perfect time to do this. And, uh, Kathy, I don't remember where I heard you say this, but it was so right that we don't have uh different communities. we have one community
012and this is just this is a segment of the community and I have seen time and again um the Latino community taken advantage of sometimes by their own people in in terms of representation for their rights uh for housing uh they buy things I I know several people who bought h bought uh in quotes houses that they did not own and and they they went through a terrible period of um disillusionment and it was more than that. It they they fel felt really diminished by by these things. So, I know there's ice and that's an overwhelming uh consideration, but there's limited things we can do there. But there are a lot of other things I feel that this town can do through government governmental um advocation to to make people's lives better. And uh and
013I thank you for that. And I guess that's pretty much all I have to say. >> Thank you, Lauren. And thank you for serving. >> Happy to committee. >> I hate to leave you. I feel like for those that at home, Lauren is the only person here tonight after Hugh King left. >> Yes, he he abandoned me. >> Matthew, is there anyone on the line for public portion? >> Yeah, we have one caller on the line. I'll mute them now. Hello. Good evening. >> Good evening. >> Hi. Good evening. This is David Buddha. Uh I'm calling in uh for two reasons. Uh one, and I guess I'll direct this. I'll try I know you have you're adverse to answering questions during public comment, but David, I'll give it a shot anyway. I see that there's
014a resolution tonight number 232 uh titled sports courts construction and resurfacing requirements contract which is going you're going to direct be allowed to go out to bid and I've also reviewed the 2026 capital plan which I see does provide this year for the um expenditures for the steel recreation facility one basketball court and eight pickle ball courts as well as at the Abrams um PAT recreation facility, uh a new pickle ball courts, and new IA sanitary system. Uh I also uh know that there's been talk in the past about expenditures for the YMCA, resurfacing of the basketball court, which also serves double duty as a pickle ball court. So my question is what precisely is this resolution authorizing bids for sports courts construction and resurfacing? Which of these various capital plan elements of recreational court
015facilities is this bid going to actually implement this year? And if you can answer that, David, I'd appreciate it. If not, I'll just go right on to my second comment. is still to be determined. Potentially it could be for all three or none at all. But it does allows the town to actually save taxpayer money when it comes to reservicing and making sure some of our plane services are safe and repaired or constructed as new. It's very similar to what Southampton has done. So that is still be determined based on who comes back on this bidding process then too. >> Okay. Thank you very much. Let me follow up with a totally different comment. Uh Lorine made mention of uh one community and that is very much true and very poignant when it comes to
016the gross tax disparities in tax rates implemented by the diverse school districts that we have within the town of East Hampton. So the reason why I'm bringing this up is because there has been uh publication in the in News Day of the Renewed. This would now be the third attempt to have the Southampton school district and the Tuahoo school district merge. So there was a a development where they Southampton has approved the expenditure of hiring a professional company to propose to to structure the details of a proposed merger so it could be presented perhaps in the future to the uh taxpayers and voters of those two school districts. This ta this town really is one community and yet we have such disparit tax rates that is truly um discriminatory for those people who happen to
017live in the springs as opposed to the low school tax districts of particularly uh Wayne Scott and Amigans and to a lesser degree Monttok. What, if anything, can the town do? Although it's not your responsibility, you certainly can venture into the waters and possibly do something to facilitate a proposed merger of school district study. David, we we gave you the response on the uh the resolution for the sports contract, sports surf resurfacing contracts. I I'm not going to engage in a conversation about uh potential consolidation. Um I think that's something you need to bring to the school boards. >> All right. I I agree that that's where it should go and I'm just maybe take taking an opportunity to use this public forum to alert everyone to the fact that it's really much a very
018important idea that needs to be pursued for the benefit of our community as one whole so that we can unify um our school tax dis districts to provide a single tax school tax uh rate. Thank you. >> Thank you David Matthew. Has anyone else joined the line? No, we have no additional callers. >> Okay, so we're going to move on to resolutions. >> Is my pleasure offer resolution 2026 217. This is approval of warrant number 1B, approval of claims for 2,37,182.20 and the utility T warrant 1B for the amount of $61,5640. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 218 is a notice of public hearing to amend chapter 255 zoning of the East Hampton Town Code and modify the requirements applicable and accessory dwelling units. This public hearing will be uh noticed and then held
019on March 5th. Starting pages March 5th, 2026. All in favor? >> I. >> 219 is authorized payment 2025 for invoice Emerald Equipment Services. Uh this is for the rental of the a grinder and there's a uh and the town board does authorize a payment of $4,500 as dated 12225. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 220 is a certified arborist continue education program where we're going to be uh authorizing two of our land stewards Andy Andrew Gates and Andrew Drake to attend the symposium. The financial impact is $250. >> Second. All in favor? All right. 221 accept a proposal for the lead case park septic upgrade design. This comes from a proposal from Elk Mlan for de from December 3rd, 2025 in the amount of $7,000. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 222 accept
020bid EH25-058. This is for the annual generator maintenance contract contract for Commander Power Systems Incorporated. >> Second. All in favor? I 223 is 2025 budget modification for the highway department for year-end snow removal costs. We're decreasing budget lines for subcontractor cost 21,000 road surfacing material in the amount of 30,000 and increasing the budget line for subcontractor costs no amount of 51,000. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 224 is a budget modification for sanitation department. Uh, this is for year-end hauling costs offset by an increase in revenue received, increased revenue budget lines for solid waste fees in the amount of $155,250 and an increase in the expenditure line for subcontractor costs in the same amount. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 225 is 2025 budget modification for aquaculture. Uh this is for uh uh
021fire alarm repairs, decreasing full-time salaries in the amount of $2,190 and increasing budget line for other for the same amount. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. 2026 226 is approval of supplemental grant funding for uh the New York State Center of Clean Water Technology for remote IA monitoring extension. Whereas town of East Hampton funded uh funded this installation automatic monitoring devices uh for 2023. Uh the town board is now going to provide CCWT provided proposal to the town dated 152026 to continue the monitoring for additional year of data collection and expansion to include four additional sensors for a total of 16 sensors for the amount of $167,750. >> Second. All in favor? I 2026 227 is a resolution making a determin determination pursuant to the uh to the state in environmental review act. This
022is for the dwelling of the uh Carl Fiser house and annex where the town board proposes to perform historical restoration work and improvements to properly restore the structures to make them suitable for public access and bringing them up to current fire building sanitary codes. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 228 annual maintenance for town clerk licensing uh system to Edmund Govtech Incorporated 2026. Uh the financial impact is for two budget lines. One in the amount of $2722.74. The other budget line is $68068. >> Second. All in favor? I 229 is amend resolution 2025146 for BH 25-041. This is for the annual drainage contract A, B, and C. They're updating the line item for discover for line item number 20. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 230 is a notice of biders for
023EH26005. This is for the mo mobile food concessions for select beaches for 2026. The bid is available January 22nd, 2026. The bid is due back February 12th, 2026. Please contact the purchasing department at 631-324-4183 with any further questions. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 231 is a notice of biders each 26-007. This is the disposal uh site for ground leaves. The bid is available 12226. The bid is due back five sorry 2526. Please contact the purchasing department at sorry 4183 if you have any questions. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 232 is a notice of biders eh26-008. This is sport courts construction and resurfacing requirements contract bid available 12926 and that bid is due back 22626. Please contact the purchasing department if you have any further questions. >> Second. All in favor? >>
024I 233 is a set bid. EH25-057. This is for food service and kitchen wear items December 2025 to SMTEL and in Sun incorporated. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 234 is authorized the ESRI which is the environmental systems research institute incorporated 2026. This is for GIS information for the total cost not to exceed $42,200. >> Second. All in favor? All right. 235 is approved a proposal for the Oak Grove Cemetery. Whereas the town board continues to work on the said project to expand the Oak Grove Cemetery. Uh Brian Materials has proposal dated December 16th, 2025 in the amount of $21,890. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 236 is to approve facilities use agreement for training for the YMCA for the uh uh in the YMCA for the aquatic center for 2026 the town
025and facil use the facility agreement to utilize for the YMCA for the junior lifeguarding nipper programs life guard training and condition programs Sundays from March 1st 2026 through June 21st 2026 from 1:00 p.m. 1 to 4 p.m. at no cost >> second. All in favor? >> I have resolution 2026 uh 237 which is a notice of public hearing the town of East Hampton Community Housing Fund firsttime home buyer down payment assistance program for 2026. The town board of the town of East Hampton will hold a public hearing on February 6th, I'm sorry, it's February 5th, 2026 at 6 p.m. uh uh so that this matter may be heard. Um, and this is uh to solicit comments for the public on the continuation of the firsttime home buyer down payment assistance program. Uh the firsttime homeowner
026down payment assistant program provides loans of up to $30,000 on a first come first-s serve basis to the extent of available funds totaling 600,000 for 2026 from the community housing fund towards the down payments on the purchase of a one family two family house one family or two family house townhouse or condominium meeting maximum sales price limitations currently at not more than 1.883 883 million uh to purchases who meet eligibility requirements. Um and so this public hearing will be held on February 5th. >> Sorry. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. Resolution 238 is to schedule a public hearing uh for a grant of scenic and conservation easement at 43 Marine Boulevard in Amaganz. This public hearing will take place also on Thursday, February 5th at 6 PM to hear comments uh concerning the following
027grant of a scenic and conservation easement. The grantor is George and Anastasia Gavalax at 43 Marine Boulevard Amaganz. The reviewing agency is the zoning board of appeals. >> Second. >> All in favor? All right. Resolution 2026 uh 3 uh 239 is to create CM fund chop 2026 budget. Whereas at the end of each fiscal year the CM fund which is the community housing opportunity fund referred to as CHOP in concludes with a zero balance and whereas the CHOP is the appropriate vehicle to continue to support affordable housing projects and their expenses in the fiscal year 2026. Now therefore be it resolved that the following budget is hereby approved for um and listed below is the budget account numbers what they are for and the amounts. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 2026
028240 is the appointment of part-time tax cashier in the tax receivers's office for Maryanne Miller. Resolved that Maryann Miller is hereby appointed to the part-time position of tax cashier in the tax receivers's office at the hourly rate of $25.94 retroactive to January 13, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. 2026 241 is a secret determination to classify action assume role of lead agency and adopt a negative declaration pursuant to SRA for proposed amendment to chapter 255 zoning. Whereas a town board town of East Hampton consider a proposal local law amending chapter 255 zoning of the East Hampton Town Code uh section 255120 definitions. This is regarding new affordable multiple residence use. Whereas the intent of this amendment is to provide for the creation of new land use type in the town code which
029will facilitate the creation of additional muchneeded affordable housing in the town. Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act, SRCRA, the planning department of the town of East Hampton prepared a long form environmental assessment form, EAF part one, considering the proposed zoning code amendment, whereas the EAF has identified the proposed zoning code amendment as a type one action pursuant to SRA and the regulation provisions of uh the appropriate New York State chapter. Whereas a town board has identified no other involved agencies and shall act as lead agency and proceed in an uncoordinated review. And whereas a town board as lead agency has caused to be prepared a proposed EAF part two and part three. Whereas the town board is less agency has thoroughly evaluated the aforce said EAF part two and part
030three and agrees with the contents thereof and that proposed changes uh to the town code do not have the potential to negatively impact the environmental resources throughout the town and are intended to increase affordable housing opportunities. Whereas the town board has considered the proposed zoning code change and EAF and concludes that the local law if adopted in whole or in part will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment and therefore an environmental impact statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued now. Therefore, be it resolved, the town board of the town of East Hampton finds as follows. The town board does hereby classify the action as a type one action. The town board does hereby assume the role of lead agency and proceeds to an coordinated review. The town board
031does hereby adopt the contents and conclusions set forth in the attached EAF part two and part three. Supervisor, the town is authorized to complete and sign a determination of significance of the EF part three declaring as set forth therein that the action will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment and the town board does hereby issue this negative declaration. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. Resolution 2026 242 is to amend urban renewal map EH2- uh 6-2 urban renewal parcel 16 to allow for the abandonment of part of Winslow Avenue. The town board held a public hearing on October 16th, 2025 and on January 8th, 2026 for the proposed modification of the urban real map I mentioned above to allow for the abandonment of the easily portion of Winslow Avenue. Whereas the town's
032consulting engineer reviewed the proposal and had no objections. Whereas the town's planning board agreed with the engineer's assessment and they have no objections. Whereas the proposed modification is an unlisted action pursuant to SRA um and the uh applicant and planning department have prepared an environmental assessment form and whereas a town board did review the EAF and agrees with the conclusions. Whereas the town board finds the proposed modifications to be reasonable and appropriate and in keeping with urban renewal plans in which it is located. resolved that the town board hereby adopts a negative declaration pursuant to chapter 128 of town code in the provisions of SRA with regard to the proposed modifications of the old file map. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 2026 uh 243 is to adopt local law amending chapter
033255 zoning 2551167A10 additional regulations and to 255 111103 residential districts table of dimensional regulations part two town board held public hearing on December 18th to consider a local law for the amendment of zoning chapter 255 uh 255167 A10 10 additional regulations and chapter 255 zoning section 255 11103 residential districts of zoning regulations gross floor area for maximum residences. Whereas after considering the proposed local law and all comments received at the time the town board believes that the adoption is in the best interest of the town and this is just a little expos explanation of what this is. Section one findings and objectives. On December 5th, the town board adopted resolution 2024 1514 adopting local law 24 of 2024 which among other things amended the maximum gross floor area single family residence. The change was reflected
034in and the dimensional regulations. the change was not reflected in the table of dimensional regulations part two on so this is to uh um the the nature of this resolution uh and the public hearing what they had is just to clarify and have consistent the new GFA regulations throughout these two sections of the town code. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I resolution 244 is a payout upon termination. >> Second. >> All in favor. Resolution 226245 is to authorize attendance at the New York State GFOA 2026 conference and this is for Niji Valera in an amount not to exceed $1,000. Second all in favor. >> 246 is to authorize employee training in the police department for Sergeant Ryan Frink and Sergeant Patrick Royal and this financial impact is not to exceed $3,000. Second. >>
035All in favor? I. 247 is a payout upon resignation for Samantha Klein. Samantha Klein has resigned her full-time position as the town's intergovernmental relations coordinator with the finance department effective December 1st and audited time records indicate that she has acred vacation balance and compensatory balance. So, uh we are cutting a check for gross total payout of $10,1466. and we want to thank Sam for her service to our community. Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 248 is to retain P. Edward reality as special counsel to the town housing department for 2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 249 is to retain outside council debit Spelman Barrett LLP in the matter of Ellis versus the town of East Hampton 2026 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
036Second. Second. >> All in favor? I. 250 is to retain LK MLAN Associates DPC. This is for engineering services for toxic and hazardous material storage site operating permit renewals at select sites. And this totals $5,760. Second. All in favor? I. 251 is to retain LK MLAN Associates DPC for engineering surface services for the painting of airport equipment for a total cost not to exceed $17,000. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> 252 is a payout upon resignation for Dylan Eg. Dylan Eg has resigned from his full-time position as an airport attendant with the East Hampton Town Airport effective December 15th. Time records indicate that he has um overused his personal time and the finance office will contact him to request a payment in the amount of $1743. >> Second. >> All in favor? I
037>> 253 is a notice to biders EH260006. This is for the supply and delivery of jet A with additive and 100 lowled fuel for the airport. The bid is available January 22nd in due back February 12th. >> Second. >> All in favor? Um 254 is a notice to biders EH26004. This is to rebuild an engine on the police dive vessel. The bid is available January 22nd and due back February 12th. >> Second. >> All in favor? 255 is to amend resolution 202653. This is setting the rates for traffic control officers for their first uh through fifth years. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. 256 is to amend a resolution 202685. This is for 2026 part-time rates. This is for Trevor Daryl, our assistant town attorney. Second. All in favor? I. 257 is to amend
038resolution 2026 148 police department training. Uh, police officer James Giza is authorized to attend the crash crash management training with a financial impact not to exceed $4,500. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> 258 is to appoint full-time airport attendant to East Hampton Town Airport, Patrick Guerrero, at an annual salary of $53,958.94 for a 40hour work week effective January 26. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> 259 is a list appointment from provisional to account clerk Spanish speaking for David Alvarez and this is at no change in hourly rate or budget account effective retroactive to January 16th. >> Second all in favor. >> 260 is a 2026 budget modification for the part town part town fund. This is for rent and common charges pursuant to approval by the town board. The town will lease
039office space located at 300 Panigo Place Suite 110. We're looking to increase the revenue budget line of safety inspection fees in the amount of $90,000 and $90,2 and we're increasing expenditure budget lines um for rent and common charges in the same amount. >> Second. All in favor. >> 261 is the 2026 budget modification for the building department for outside professional costs. We're increasing the revenue budget line for safety inspection fees in the amount of $75,000 and increasing the expenditure line for outside professional in the same amount. Second. All in favor? >> I just take a sip of water, please. Resolution 2026 262. This is to create and appoint members to the Latino Advisory Committee for 2026. Whereas the town board is committed to ensuring that Latino residents have equitable access to town information and services,
040meaningful opportunities to participate in civic life, and a consistent voice in local decision-making. And that participation is accessible regardless of language, immigration status, or socioeconomic background. And whereas the town board desires to create the Latino advisory committee as a structured nonpartisan advisory body that elevates Latino voices within the town of East Hampton and ensures those voices are meaningfully considered in local decisionmaking. And whereas the mission of the Latino advisory committee shall be to build trust between the town and the Latino community by creating safe, accessible, and transparent pathways for communication, education, and civic engagement, particularly for individuals and families who may feel excluded or vulnerable under the current national political climate. through consistent dialogue, public accountability, and community informed recommendations support policies and practices that strengthen the town of East Hampton as a whole, recognizing
041diversity as a source of resilience, stability, and shared growth. And whereas the goals of the Latino advisory committee are to advise the town supervisor and town board on issues that directly affect the quality of life, safety, and economic stability of Latino residents in East Hampton. Increase trust and civic participation by educating the Latino community about h about how local government works through accessible bilingual communication and outreach. Promote equitable ac access to town resources, information, and services, particularly for immigrant and mixed status families. Serve as a consistent channel for communityinformed recommendations with clear followup in public accountability. Support economic fairness within the town by identifying barriers and enforcement gaps that disproportionately impact Latino workers and business owners while affecting the broader local community. Collaborate thoughtfully with town departments, advisory boards, and community organizations while maintaining the
042committee's independence and nonpartisan role. Create leadership development opportunities that prepare community, Latino community members for long-term civic engagement and service beyond the committee itself. Now therefore, be it resolved that the town boy board hereby creates the East Hampton Town Latino Advisory Committee, we appoint the the members, including those that will serve exeicio. >> Second. All in favor? >> I I have resolution 2026 263, which is to authorize attendance at New York State Association of Towns, the Justice Justice Department, whereas town justices are required by law to attend training. Um whereas the justices requested that two uh justice court clerks attend the 2026 uh training school and annual meeting of the association of towns being held in New York City. Be resolved. The town Justice David El Filer and two justice court clerks are hereby authorized
043to attend the training which takes place uh February 15th through February uh 17th and be it further resolved that all allowable expenses will be paid from uh the appropriate budget account which is travel conference and dues. The financial impact is not to exceed $4,000. >> Second. >> All in favor. Resolution 2026 264 is to accept proposal for H2M for professional consulting services plan review and zoning compliance services. Whereas the town board received a proposal from H2M architects and engineers to provide professional consulting services for plan review and zoning compliance services for various residential and uh commercial type construction projects. Be it resolved that the town board hereby retain H2M Architects and Engineers with their from their proposal dated January 26, 2026 and the exceeding amount is not to exceed $45,000. >> Second. >> All in
044favor. I have resolution 2026 265 and that's to increase the cap for debit Spellelman Barrett LLP in the matter of Ellis versus the town of East Hampton 2025 in an amount not to exceed $29,500. >> Second. >> All in favor? Um before we make a motion to go into exact, I just wanted to say that uh the town of East Hampton is preparing for the winter storm uh that's forecasted for Sunday into Monday with coordination already underway across our departments. Uh, Deputy Supervisor David Lisa, myself along with highway superintendent Steve Lynch, our town administrator Becky Hansen, and teams from the town police department, marine patrol, highway parks and building maintenance came together this morning to review plans and ensure crews are aligned ahead of deteriorating conditions. Highway crews are preparing for plowing and treatment options
045operations and public safety officials are coordinating staffing and response protocols. If conditions warrant, the town may implement road closures and travel advisories to protect public safety and allow crews to work efficiently. So, what we're asking our community members to do if the snow starts coming down hard on Sunday into Monday, please stay off the roads. Please do not park your roads on on public streets so that your cars on public streets so that our plows can work and get uh the the roads cleared expeditiously. >> Agreed. Uh Madam Supervisor, I'd like to make a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel and real estate. >> Second. All in favor? Thank you everyone for joining us and thank you Matthew at LTV. >> You got it. Good evening. >> 6:46. Pretty good. Yeah, >>
046they