001East Hampton, we are live. >> Thank you, LTV. Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the East Hampton Town Board organizational meeting of Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Uh we're so grateful this morning to be joined by our friends, family, community members, union leadership, and town staff. So, we're going to get started. And for folks, we've brought Carol out of retirement. It's only been six days, but she is here to swear in our new town clerk, Michael Hansen. >> Raise your right hand. Repeat after me. Hi, Michael Hansen. by Michael Hansen. >> Do solemnly swear >> I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> And I will support the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the State of New York. >> the Constitution of the State of New York. >> To faithfully
002discharge the duties of town clerk. >> Faithfully discharge the duties of town clerk. >> Pointing to the best of my ability. >> To the best of my ability. Okay. So, we had Michael sworn in first, so he can swear in uh the rest of us. So, I'm going to go next. >> It's easier when you administer the oath and take the oath. >> It's serious. >> I state your name. I, Kathy Berles, >> do solemnly swear >> that I'll support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> of the Constitution of the State of New York. >> and the Constitution of the State of New York >> that I will faithfully discharge my duties >> and I will faithfully discharge my duties of town supervisor
003>> of town supervisor >> according to the best of my abilities. >> Congratulations. Okay, I'd like to bring up Council Member Kate Rogers. >> Hello, Michael. >> Hi, Kate Rogers. >> I Kate Rogers. Do solemnly swear >> Do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New York >> and the Constitution of the State of New York >> and that I will faithfully discharge my duties of >> and that town council person >> and that I will faithfully discharge my duties as town council person >> accordingly to the best of my abilities. >> Congratulations. Oh, okay. We're official. Okay. Uh, Council Member Ian called the Pedmont. >> And Ian is an
004old pro at this because this is his third year in a row that you're getting sworn in. >> Happy to be here. >> Oh, you can raise your hand. I state your name. I, Ian Calder Fedmont, do solemnly swear. do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New York >> and the Constitution of the State of New York >> and that I will faithfully discharge my duties of town council person. >> And I will faithfully discharge my duties of town council person. >> accordingly to the best of my ability. >> according to the best of my ability. >> Congratulations. So, our town highway supervisor, Steve Lynch, was supposed to be
005here this morning, but I got an email saying that I I regret that I cannot make it. I must go up island and get parts for one of our salt spreaders. I will go to the town clerk's office tomorrow. Best always, Steve. And I just hope that's not an omen that we've got more snow coming. All right. Now, I'd like to call up Judge Steven Takulski. I state your name. >> I, Steven Takulski. >> Do solemnly swear >> Do you solemnly swear >> that I'll support the Constitution of the United States >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New York. >> Constitution of the State of New York. >> And that I will faithfully discharge my duties of justice. >> I I will faithfully
006discharge my duties as town justice >> accordingly to the best of my ability. according to the best of my abilities. Congratulations. >> Now, I'd like to call up tax assessor Eugene Deasquali. >> Yes, sir. Yes, sir. >> I state your name. I Eugene Debaswali. Raise your hand. >> Let's start over. Let's try it again. >> Go ahead. Mr. Q. I >> I Eugene D. Pasquali >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> I will support the Constitution of the United States >> and the Constitution of the State of New York the >> Constitution of the State of New York >> and that I will faithfully discharge my duties of >> And I will faithfully discharge my duties as a member of the board of assessors for the
007town of East Hampton >> accordingly to the best of my ability. according to the best of my abilities. >> Congratulations. Thank you. >> To make it official. >> So, the the the town trustees have decided to get sworn in together. So, they're going to be doing that at a later date. And we have some folks in the in the audience here who are going to be sworn in as ZBA or ARB members, chair and vice chair. when we do your resolution, once it's been uh voted on, then we'll ask you to come up and swear you in. And I also just want to mention that following today's meeting, there's going to be a light lunch served compliments of the department heads association. All right, Michael, once you're ready, we need you to call the roll.
008>> Is this thing on? >> It is. >> Copy that. >> Thank you. Council member Tom Flight, >> present. >> Council member David Lee, >> present. >> Council member Kate Rogers, >> present. >> Council member Ian Calder, Pedmont, >> present. Supervisor Kathy Bur Gonzalez >> present. If we could all please stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance 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. Okay, so good morning again folks and thank you all for being here. At the beginning of a new year, it's important to pause and take stock to reflect on the work we've done and to be clear about the responsibility we carry into the year ahead. Now, before
009I report on the state of the town, I want to take a moment to recognize the people who carry this work forward every single day. our town staff. You were the fir often the first people residents turn to when they need help, guidance, or reassurance. You show up day after day, often quietly and without recognition. And this town depends on you. Thank you all for your service to our community. And to our nonprofit organizations and community partners, your work is essential. You extend the reach of local government in ways that truly matter. East Hampton is stronger because of you. Serving in local government teaches you very quickly that responsibility is about being accountable to the people you serve. Under my leadership, that accountability has guided every major decision this administration has made. The choices we
010make here at the DEIS do not stay in reports, resolutions, or meeting rooms. They show up in people's lives every single day. They show up in whether a high school student can access mental health services, in whether a senior can get the support they need to remain independent in their own home. In whether a family can safely spend a hot summer's day at the beach, in whether a homeowner can infor afford to install a low nitrogen septic system without putting their finances at risk. And in whether working parents can count on stable, dependable child care. To show up for people consistently, we have to make sure the town itself is strong, prepared, and able to do its work well. Care is not only about intention, it is also about capacity. Over the last 10 years,
011East Hampton's year-round population has grown by 35%. That growth brings energy, opportunity, and new voices into our community. But it also brings responsibility. It means more families relying on town services, more calls for help, and more daily interactions with local government. Caring for our community today requires us to make sure our services, infrastructure, and staffing keep pace with the people who call this place home year round. And we have made deliberate choices to do exactly that. Over the past year, under my administration, East Hampton maintained its AAA credit rating and received a clean, independent audit of its financial statements. This financial strength allows us to plan responsibly, invest in long-term priorities, and move into the year ahead on solid footing. We closed more than 100 capital projects, strengthened core services, and continued modernizing town operations
012so residents can interact with their local government more easily and efficiently. During my time as supervisor, East Hampton has secured more state investment than at any point in our history. That did not happen by chance. It reflects consistent advocacy, credible planning, followthrough, and real relationship building with our friends in government. across all levels. And next week, I will be traveling to Albany for Governor's Hokll's state of the state address and will continue pressing for New York State to invest in our town because these partnerships translate directly into facilities, services, and opportunities for our residents. Care also means communicating clearly and consistently. This past summer, our administration launched the town's first communitywide newsletter. In 2026, that newsletter will continue to reach every home because clear, accessible information is one of the simplest and most important ways
013local government shows respect for the people it serves. Care also means modernizing the way we do business. Over the past year and continuing into 2026, we are expanding opportunities for residents to pay by credit or debit card. Protecting water quality is one of the most important ways we care for our environment and the health of our community. In 2025 alone, the town approved 174 applications through our septic incentive program. Since the program began, nearly 1,000 nitrogen reducing systems have been installed across East Hampton, representing more than a $14 million investment in protecting groundwater, ponds, bays, and harbors. Behind each of those systems is a homeowner making a real decision. A decision to invest in their property, to protect our waters, and to do their part for the larger community. Our goal in the coming year
014is to increase septic installations by 20%, focusing on priority watersheds where improvements have the greatest impact. Caring for our community also means capturing and treating storm water runoff before it enters sensitive waterways. Through the community preservation fund quality program, we have invested nearly $10 million across 55 projects designed to do just that. In 2026, several CPF water quality projects are moving from planning into construction. At Cove Hollow, the town will advance a nature-based solution to mimic natural hydraology that will capture and treat runoff before it enters Georgia Pond. This drainage system will enhance water quality, mitigate flood ris risks, and bolster resilience by protecting surrounding infrastructure and ecosystems against storm events and tidal surges. Water quality improvements are also planned at the Westlake boat launch where storm water controls will be installed to reduce pollution
015entering Lake Malkque. These improvements support access while protecting one of the town's most important working and recreational waterways. In Three-Mile Harbor, the town will continue advancing oyster reef construction as a tool to improve water quality and support marine habitat. We also have a responsibility to care for our shoreline, which safeguards our neighborhoods and business districts and is the foundation of our local economy. As part of FIMP, the Ma Coastal Storm Risk Management Project was engineered to protect downtown MOA from coastal storm surge. This federally authorized $184 million project focuses on planned due nourishment, strengthening natural defenses over time rather than relying on repeated emergency repairs. Under my administration, East Hampton has committed nearly $28 million over 30 years to secure consistent protection for the Montalk community. That same sense of responsibility guided other coastal actions
016this past year. At Ditch Plains, the town completed dune reconstruction using approximately 20,000 cubic yards of sand funded in part by New York State. This work restored a critical protective barrier while preserving public access to one of our most beloved beaches. At Lake Montalk, when federal funding for plant inlet dredging fell short, we made the decision to step in. Under my leadership, we approved one point $1.1 million to fully fund the project using South Fork Wind host community agreement revenue. That investment protects commercial fishing livelihoods, supports safe navigation, and helps preserve one of the region's most important working harbors. In 2026, the sustainable planning coastal communities work in Montalk will take center stage. This work is funded by a $600,000 grant from New York State and will underwrite a communitydriven planning process focused on reducing
017coastal risk, guiding future zoning and building code updates, and protecting the natural resources that support Monttok's economy and quality of life. Caring for the place we share also means recognizing new risks. Our forests are home to a rich diversity of plants and wildlife, but they are also increasingly vulnerable to wildfire due to a warming climate. To reduce risks, Governor Hokll awarded a $2.2 million contract for wildfire mitigation work in Napig and Hither Hill State Parks. For town owned properties, we too have hired Star Tree Prescribed Fire LLC to assess fire risk and improve conditions so fire loads can be reduced and fire access improved. This work is about safety. It is about giving our volunteer firefighters clearer access, fewer hazards, and safer conditions when they are called into dangerous situations. And it's about protecting lives
018and property at nearby homes. In 2025, the town preserved nine properties totaling more than 36 acres. Today, East Hampton manages more than 5,800 acres of preserved land, protecting habitat, supporting agriculture, and ensuring public access for future generations. That responsibility also means investing in the tools that help make us thought help us make thoughtful, informed decisions about our land and natural resources. Last month, the town received a $200,000 award through New York State's Climate Smart Communities program. This funding will allow East Hampton to develop a natural resources inventory, creating a centralized townwide resource that brings together data on our land, water, and natural systems. This inventory will guide conservation efforts, support land management strategies, and inform land use planning, helping to ensure that decisions made today are grounded in a clear understanding of the resources we
019are responsible for protecting. Caring for our community means providing stable housing opportunities for town residents while ensuring it fits and functions within the larger community. Just two weeks ago, the town received new funding that directly supports this work. We have been awarded more than $3 million through the state's pro-ousing supply funds program to build the public water and wastewater treatment infrastructure needed for the new affordable housing development along Route 114. This development will be owned and operated by the East Hampton Housing Authority with all 50 apartments reserved for individuals and families who live and work here. This grant will be matched by monies from the community housing fund for a total investment of $6.3 million. At 109 Hampton Street and Sag Harbor, the town committed $1.5 million of community housing fund monies to preserve four
020existing rental units for local residents. That project was made possible through a close partnership with the village of Sag Harbor, including the mayor and village trustees, the town board, and the East Hampton Housing Authority. This purchase keeps these units affordable in perpetuity and just demonstrates what can be accomplished when we work together. As we move through 2026, we will continue encouraging accessory dwelling units as a way to create modest neighborhoods scale housing. In the coming year, we will also launch an ADU construction loan program funded by the community housing fund to help homeowners turn these opportunities into reality. We will also look to expand the firsttime home buyer down payment assistance program, offering interestf free assistance of up to $30,000 to qualifying buyers. These tools are about adding housing thoughtfully in ways that fit our
021community and help people stay close to family, work, and the places where they grew up. Support for seniors is another essential part of caring for our community. In 2025, the human services department provided 12,500 transportation rides to seniors, helping residents reach medical appointments, grocery stores, and essential services. The nutrition program prepared and served more than 28,000 meals while offering a choice for seniors, dine at the center, or enjoy their meals at home. In 2026, Suffach County will be providing funding for 40,000 meals, enabling the town to expand these programs and serve even more of our community than ever before. Through Wellness 60 Plus, residents took part in programs that support strength, balance, nutrition, and social connection. As we move into 2026, the town will continue to expand these offerings in collaboration with the YMCA and
022the Springs Improvement Society, adding classes and increasing access access so more residents can participate. The Monto Playhouse is a powerful example of what sustained local leadership can deliver. After years of uncertainty, our administration provided the support to move this project forward and saw it through to completion. Today, the Playhouse is a year-round center for recreation, senior nutrition, child care, and the arts. The addition of the new section means swim lessons for children, therapy and wellness programs for seniors, and a space for cultural programming. The playhouse, with nearly 50,000 square feet of finished space, now serves as a community gathering place that brings people together across generations. Building on the success of the Montalk Playhouse, we will be rethinking the future of the senior center as a re-imagined community center for all ages. The town board
023will be creating an advisory committee made up of community members to help guide how this expanded reimagined space can best serve people at every stage of life. This is about making sure the community center refle reflects how people recreate, socialize, and support one another today and about shaping a space that belongs to the whole community. Caring for families also means making sure working parents have the support they need. In 2026, the town will continue advancing child care support for working families, building on partnerships with organizations like Project Most, Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center to expand access, affordability, and stability for parents and caregivers across the community. Caring for community starts with listening and making sure people know that they are not alone. Our Latino and immigrant neighbors are an integral part of our one community.
024They are raising families, showing up early to work, attending religious services, and doing everything they can to build a better future here. East Hampton is their home. But I know right now many of these families are living in fear. The fear of being separated goes against the values we live by here. Compassion, dignity, and keeping families together. That's why in 2026, under my leadership, the town will establish a Latino advisory committee. This committee will advise the town board, help identify barriers to access information, services, and resources, elevate community concerns, and provide guidance on policies and public safety practices so that town government better reflects and serves all our residents. It will be a place where voices are heard, experiences are understood, concerns are shared, and trust can grow. Caring for our community also means investing
025in the shared spaces where people gather, play, and connect. One of the moments that best captured the spirit of this past year was the completion of the new yearround athletic field at the honorable Fred W. Theo Recreational Facility. This was the project our administration committed to, prioritized, delivered, and is already seeing come to life. The field was built to serve our students, our athletes, and our families. It provides a safe, highquality year-round home for school sports and community use and reflects a clear belief that investing in young people and shared spaces strengthens the entire community. This fall, we were proud to host Bonak football's homecoming game on the new field. Under the lights, that night captured the pride of our students, our families, and local government delivering on its promises. In 2026, the town will
026expand recreational opportunities at several of our parks, including a larger ADA accessible playground at Maidstone Park, upgraded playground facilities and multisports areas at the Lieutenant Lee Hayes Youth Park, the completion of a full 18hole disc golf course at Buckskill Meadow, and 10 new pickleball courts, two at Abraham's Path and eight at the Honorable Fred W. The Recreational Facility. These investments support recreation for residents of all ages and help ensure our public spaces remain safe, welcoming, and well cared for. Caring for this community also means honoring its history. In 2026, the town will continue advancing restoration work on several historic structures on CPF properties, including the Carl Fischer House, the Edwards House at Duck Creek, the Osborne House on Wayne Scott Main Street, and the Parson's Dodge House on Springs Fireplace Road. These efforts help preserve
027East Hampton's historic character while ensuring these properties can be stewarded responsibly for future generations. To support safe and responsible use of our waters, the town will increase marine patrol staffing in 2026 and continue investing in boat safety education. These efforts help protect residents, visitors, and first responders while preserving the work and recreational character of our harbors. We are also seeing real safety improvements on our roads. The new roundabout at Steven's Path, two holes of water in Long Lane, has replaced a high-risk intersection and is already improving traffic flow and reducing conflict points. This is the kind of practical infrastructure investment that protects residents and keeps people moving safely. In 2026, we will also hire three additional police officers to strengthen coverage and support the growing demands placed on our department. And later this week, the
028town will officially assume primary responsibility for 911 call answering. This transition reflects careful planning, investment in personnel, and a clear focus on making sure help is there when residents need it most. Caring for people also means caring for the workforce that delivers these services every single day. That care must be tangible. Through our collective bargaining agreement with the CSEA, we have put more money directly into employees pockets. These agreements recognize the value of the work our staff does and ensures that town employment remains a viable path for people building their lives here. Investing in our workforce is not separate from fiscal responsibility. It is how we deliver reliable services and justify the investments reflected in our budget. In 2025, the town adopted paid parental leave, flex time, and remote work policies, invested in leadership across
029departments, and continued building stability within the workforce. Today, the town employs 335 full-time employees with nine open positions, meaning more than 97% of our positions are filled. That stability matters. It means residents are being served, institutional knowledge is being retained, and departments are able to plan and function effectively. It also tells an important story about who is choosing to work here. 21% of our year-round workforce is age 30 or younger. By comparison, that same age group makes up roughly 7 to 9% of the federal workforce. That means East Hampton is attracting younger people who want to build careers in public service, stay in their community, and see local government as a place where they can grow. This is not an accident. It reflects intentional policies, supportive workplaces, and a belief that investing in people is
030essential to strong public service. As we move through 2026, we will continue to focus on training and workplace support, recognizing that strong services, thoughtful decision-making, and care for our community all depend on the people doing the work. Everything I've shared today comes back to something very simple. East Hampton works when we care for one another. When we remember that behind every program, every budget decision, and every long-term plan are people. people who want to stay, who want to contribute, and who want to feel that this place cares about them in return. Local government at its best is present. It listens, it responds, and it treats people with respect and compassion. That is the kind of government we are committed to here. This is not one person's work. It is not one year's work. It is
031the work of a community that believes in showing up for one another. As we move through 2026 together, my hope is that we continue to lean into what makes East Hampton special. A deep love of place, a respect for one another, and a shared responsibility to care for this community we all call home. If we do that, I'm confident in what lies ahead. Thank you for being part of this community. Thank you for showing up and thank you for the privilege of serving as your town supervisor. So, Michael, you weren't the only one that got emotional today. Okay, so now we're up to resolutions. >> Thank you, >> Tom. You want to start us off? >> Wonderful address. Thank you very much. I'll start with the resolution 2026 number one. This is to set town
032board meetings for dates for 2026. Be it resolved that town board meetings will be held in person at Town Hall 159 Pantagar Road, East Hampton, New York, and via video conferencing until further notice. Meetings on the first, second, and third Thursday of the month, which will begin at 11:00 a.m. The first and third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. The second Tuesday meeting of each month will be at the Montalk Library except for September 8th, which will be at East Hampton. Dates as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. 20262 is an annual agreement to spend highway funds for 2026. Be it resolved the town board is hereby authorized to execute agreement to spend town highway funds for the year 2026 in accordance with section 284 of the highway law. >>
033Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 number three is for purchase and tools of equipment for the highway department for 2026. Be it resolved that superintendent of highways Steven Lynch is hereby authorized and empowered to purchase tools, equipment, replacement parts, and repair to machinery to the sum of $2,500 without prior approval for the year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> 2026 number four is to appoint deputy town clerks. Be it resolved that Lynn Overton is hereby appointed deputy town clerk to serve at the pleasure of the town clerk. And be it further resolved that Cheryl Pharaoh is hereby appointed deputy town clerk to serve at the pleasure of the town clerk. And be it further resolved that Donna Castriadi is hereby appointed to deputy town clerk to serve at the pleasure
034of the town clerk. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I. >> 2026 number five is to appoint registars of vital statistics. Be it resolved that Michael Hansen is hereby appointed as the registar of vital statistics for the town of East Hampton district number 5152. And be it further resolved that Lynn Overton is hereby appointed as deputy registar of vital statistics for district 5152. And be it further resolved that Cheryl Pharaoh is hereby appointed as subregistar of vital statistics for district number 5152. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 21 2026 number six is to appoint town attorney, deputy town attorney and senior assistant town attorney attorneys and part-time assistant town attorneys. Be it resolved that Jacob Turner is hereby appointed to town attorney. And be it resolved that Britney Tolan Toando,
035sorry, Tand Tlandano is hereby appointed deputy town attorney. And be it further resolved that Charlie Collins is hereby appointed senior assistant town attorney. And be it further resolved that Alexander Veio is hereby appointed as assistant town attorney. And be it further resolved that John Jill Nikki and Treval Daryl are hereby appointed part-time assistant town attorney. All to serve at the pleasure of the town board. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. So, we're gonna call up Jake. Uh, Britney, Alex, would you like to come up and get sworn in? I Is Charlie in today? >> He had one matter he had to take care of. >> Okay. >> Would you? >> Yeah. >> How do you want to do this? >> Just like that. >> Hi. State your name. Raise your hand. Youly swearly swear
036>> that I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> And I will support the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the State of New York. >> Constitution >> that I will faithfully discharge the duties of >> That will discharge the duties of accordingly to the best of my ability. Accordingly the best. Congratulations. Do you want me to? That's up to you. Thank you. Resolution 2026 number seven is to appoint licensing review board member be it resolved that Richard Gerard Jr. B and is hereby reappointed to the East Hampton Town License Review Board for a term of 5 years expiring December 31st, 2030. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 number eight is to appoint license review board chair for 2026. Be it resolved that Robert Orman be
037and is hereby appointed to the East Hampton Town License and Review Chair for the calendar year of 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. 2026 number nine is to adopt the 2026 fee schedule for the town of East Hampton landfill fees as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 number 10 is recycles to be separated by self haulers. Um, be it resolved that town club is hereby directed to publish the attached list of notice of list of designated recycles that selfhaulers must separate from other solid waste at the town recycling centers in the January 15th, 2026 edition of the East Hampton Star. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 number 11 is recycles be separated by commercial carters. Be it resolved that town clerk is
038hereby directed to publish in the January 15th, 2026 edition of the Eastampton Star the attached notice of list of designated recycles that must be separated from other solid waste prior to commercial haulers delivery of said designated recycles and solid waste at the town's recycling center. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 number 12 is to appoint the 2026 disabilities advisory board membership. Be it resolved that the following individuals are appointed to the disabilities advisory board for the calendar year 2026. Cindy Allent Tuck, Robin Fariel, Glenn Hall, chair, Terrence Litecap, Grace Litecap, Jerry Mooney, and Peter Schaefer. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> 202613 is to appoint the 2026 Eastampton Youth Task Force membership um members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. >> 202614 is to appoint the
039Amagance Citizens Advisory Committee. uh members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202615 is to appoint the ADU uh 2026 committee members members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202616 is to appoint the 2026 business committee members members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202617 is to appoint the 2026 emergency preparedness task force committee members members as listed below. Second. >> All in favor? I. >> 202618 is to appoint Eastampton Arts Council members for 2026 members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202619 is to appoint the Wildlife Management Advisory Committee members for 2026 members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202620 is to appoint the 2026
040tick advisory committee members as listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. It's my privilege to offer resolution 202621. This says the salaries for the ARB, the planning board, the ZBA, the LRB, and the assessment review boards for the calendar year 2026, the the boards, the positions, and the memberships and the salaries listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I 202622 is the designation of the depositories for town funds for 2026. Uh, and that would be for Mnt Bank, Dime Community Bank, NY Class, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 2026 23 is sets the snow removal rates for the highway department 2026 uh for AEO uh heavy equipment operators and laborers at $36.40. >> Second. All in favor? >> I >> 2026 24 is to faximile signatures
041for use on checks resolve the supervisors authorize the use of faximile signatures on all town checks for the calendar year 2026. >> Second. All in favor? I I >> 202625 designates the town office hours resolved that the offices of the town hall and his annex annexes shall be open from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding holidays including lunch hours and be further resolved that with respect to the town clerk's office. The following hours will be observed excluding holidays for East Hampton is Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 2026 26 is an investment in town monies for 2026. Hereby the supervisor is hereby authorized pursuant to section 11 the general municipal law to make temporary investments of all town monies not required for immediate
042expenditure set forth and said section two of the enumerated of the town's investment policies. Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 27 is appointing the commissioner of public works and director of sanitation for 2026 for Steven Lynch. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 202628 appoints deputy superintendent of highways for 2026 for Robert Green Jr. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 2026 29 appoints deputy superintendent of fires for 2026, David Brown. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 202630 says 2026 compensation for part-time recreational department employees names positions pay scales listed below >> second all in favor I >> 202631 says the 2026 compensation for part-time lifeguard employees for names position uh and salaries listed below >> second all in favor I >> 202632 assess the 2026 compensation for part-time marine
043patrol employees uh effective January 1st for names, positions, and salaries listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 202633 says the 2026 compensation for part-times, parks, employees, names, positions, and salaries listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 202634 appoints Julie Evans for the fisheries consultant for the calendar year 2026. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. 2026 353 35 appoints the 2026 Montalk Citizens Advisory Committee membership for calendar year 2026 names listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 202636 appoints the 2026 fisheries advisory committee membership for calendar year calendar year 2026 names listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. 202637 appoints the 2026 slips committee members for harbors and docks names listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I I >> 202638 points to
0442026 nature preserve committee membership for the calendar year 2026 names listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 202639 it points to Oak Grove and Atlantic Avenue Cemetery Board of Trustees for 2026. Bruce Stommiths, Carl Hamilton, and Martin Mahor. >> Second. All in favor? I >> 202640 is appoints the 2026 water quality technical advisory committee membership for the calendar year 2026 names listed below. >> Second. All in favor? >> I have resolution 2641 and this adopts the town cash drawer policy for 2026. The policies listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202642 establishes petty cash accounts, petty cash draw funds for 2026. They are also listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. >> 202643 uh lists uh the payment of utilities uh in advance of audit of
045claims. It's resolved that the supervisor is authorized to pay utilities public utility and posted charges advance of the town board audit audit. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> uh 202644 is agreements with outside agencies for 2026 be resolved that the supervisor be is hereby authorized to execute agreements with the following organizations for the calendar year 2026. Set agreements subject to the review and approval of the town attorney for health and social service programs. Uh, under health and ser uh, social service programs is the RSVP, the retired senior volunteer program for $5,000. Family service league for $50,000. MTOP Community Nutrition Center for $150,000. Community Council for $2,500. East End Wellness Initiative for $6,500. Southport Community Health Insurance uh, Initiative, I'm sorry, Southport Community Health Initiative for $30,000. The Retreat for $30,000. East Captain Meals
046on Wheels, $20,000. Phoenix House, $70,000. Montalk Food Pantry, $20,000. Springs Food Pantry, $40,000. for East End Hospice, $15,000. For Fighting Chance, $5,000 for the Family Service League, $16,16 under youth organizations for Project Most, $115,000 for Project Most at the Montalk Child Care, $75,000 for the Montalk Youth Association, $5,000 for Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood. $189,420 for the ITRI program. $10,000 for our fabulous variety show inc. Uh $5,000 under cultural arts. Uh under arts and cultural programs, the East End Special Players for $15,000, the Neopolitical Cowgirls for $10,000. And under community, the Montalk Village Association for $5,000, the Montalk Chamber of Commerce for $10,000, and the RTA 27 Programma de English for $33,600. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 2645 sets the purchaseing policy and procedures manual for 2026. >> Second. >> All
047in favor? I >> uh resolution 2646 uh sets the annual association of town dues for 2026 at 3000 uh $2,300. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202647 sets the 2026 compensation for non-union and appointed employees, names, position, and salaries listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> resolution 202648 sets the elected officials compensation for 2026. resolved that the annual compensation of elected officials in the town of East Hampton for the year 2026 is hereby fixed as follows. Supervisor $148,350. Town clerk $125,48. Town justices two each at1 $18,50 $355. Superintendent of highways is at uh 125,48. Council persons 4 at $93,564. Uh chair of the board of assessors uh there are uh is n $119,442. The assessors there's two at $18,73 for the trustees. The clerk of the trustees uh
048salary is $32,117. The assistant clerk, there are two at $27,112. and the uh other trustee members will six at $12,834 each. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202649 designates the East Hampton Star as the official newspaper for the town. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Uh resolution 20650 is submission of the state controls controls report and this sets the policy for that submission. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> 202651 retains Senate graphic services and language interpreter services for the justice courts uh at the fees listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202652 retains computer professionals for the justice court. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202653 approves 2026 police department activities, department activities, salaries listed below. >> Second. All in
049favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202654 sets the the uh 2026 compensation for department heads name positions listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202655 uh reappoints Rachel Gruen uh to the waterfront advisory committee through December 31st, 2030. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. Resolution 2656 reappoints Romesh Bard Das as the chairperson for the 2026 waterfront advisory committee. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202657 appoints the Wayne Scott Citizen Advisory Committee members for 26. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. >> Resolution 202658 appoints the litter action committee membership for 26. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 20 uh 202659 appoints the members of the sustainability committee for 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202660. This to authorize travel
050to various locations to inspect used equipment for the highway department. Highway superintendent Steven K. Lynch and Conrad Fischer wish to travel to inspect used equipment available through auction, federal surplus, and used vehicle suppliers. Resolve that Steven K. Lynch and whomever he deems necessary to travel to these locations are authorized to do so when necessary with allowable expenses to be paid paid for by the town. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202661. This is mileage reimbursement for the use of own car. Town officials using their own vehicles for official business are eligible to be reimbursed for mileage and other travel related expenses such as parking, ferry, tolls, etc. Second. >> All in favor? I >> I resolution 202662. This is to appoint the town crier resolve that Hugh King Jr. be appointed
051as town crier for the year ending December 31st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 20263. This is to appoint the town historian. Resolve that Hugh King Jr. is hereby appointed as town historian for the year ending December 31st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I resolution 202664 bound counsel uh resolve that Hawkins Delfield and Wood LLP be designated as bound council for the town of East Hampton for the year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I resolution 20265. This is designate financial adviser resolve that the firm of Capital Markets LLC be designated as financial adviser to the town of East Hampton for 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I resolution 202666. This is to pay unpaid property taxes for 2025 and 2026.
052>> Second. >> All in favor? I >> I resolution 202667. This is a cleaning allowance for fire marshall and harbors and docks resolve that harbor masters and bay constables in the office of harbors and docks are each to receive a cleaning allowance for the year 2026 in the amount of $450. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202668. This is to appoint members of the board of ethics. Resolved that Jeannie Corrosa is hereby reappointed to a four-year term as the employee member of the board of ethics. Said term expiring on December 31st, 2029. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Do we want to Janie? Do you want to get sworn in? >> Yeah. >> Fran Donovan. >> Oh, and and there's there's another I'm sorry. And resolve that Fran Donovan
053is hereby reappointed to a four-year term as member of the board of ethics. said term expiring December 31st, 2029. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I solemnly swear I will. >> I will solemnly swear I'll support the Constitution of the United States. >> Constitution of the state of New York. that I will faithfully discharge my duties. >> I practice accordingly to the best of my ability. Resolution 202669. This is to appoint the chair of the board of ethics. Resolve that Hugh King Jr. uh is hereby appointed as chairperson of the board of ethics for a term expiring December 31st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> resolution 202670. This is to appoint vice chair of the board of ethics. Resolved that Jeannie Corrosza is hereby appointed as vice chairperson of the board
054of ethics for a term expiring December 31st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202671. This is to appoint the chairperson of the board of assessors. Resolved that Jeannie Nielsen is hereby appointed as chairperson of the board of assessors for the calendar year of 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202672 is to appoint Bruce Bates, emergency preparedness coordinator for 2026 and to appoint John Kent Howie as assistant emergency preparedness coordinator for 2026. Uh Bruce Bates annual salary is $31,200 and John Kent Howie's annual salary for 2026 is $10,540. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I resolution 202673. This is Fort Hill Cemetery trustee member resolve that Robert Pharaoh is hereby reappointed to the Fort Hill Cemetery Board of Trustees for a 5-year term expiring 1231 2030.
055>> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202674 that's to appoint Fort Hill Cemetery Board of Trustees chairperson resolve that Elise Predo is hereby appointed as chairperson of the Fort Hill Cemetery Board of Trustees for the year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 202675. This is to appoint the 2026 Agricultural Advisory Committee. The names are listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202676 to appoint 2026 property management committee members. Uh the names are listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202677. This is to appoint the 2026 springs Citizens Advisory Committee membership. Uh the names are listed below. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> resolution 202678. This is to appoint 2026 community housing advisory board members. Uh the
056names are listed below. Second. >> All in favor? I. Resolution 202679 is the town investment policy. The primary objectives in priority order are to conform with all applicable federal, state, and other legal requirements, to adequately safeguard principle, to provide sufficient liquidity to meet all operating requirements, and to obtain a reasonable rate of return. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> Resolution 202680 is to adopt the town fund balance the to adopt the town fund balance policy. The objective of this policy is the town of East Hampton affirms its commitment to make all reasonable efforts to ensure that fund balances of 20% are maintained for all funds while using any amounts over 20% in a prudent fashion when necessary. >> Second. All in favor? I. >> 81 is to retain Epic Insurance Brokers and Consultants
057for risk management and insurance coverage for 2026 at a cost of $20,000. >> Second. All in favor? I. 82 is to approve the vendor travel reimbursement policy. Second. All in favor? I. >> 83 is to approve the town employee travel reimbursement policy. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 84 is to pro approve compensation for 2026 annual stipens. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 85 is to set the 2026 compensation for part-time employees. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> 86 is to appoint Rebecca Hansen, town administrator and budget officer. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 87 is to appoint David Lee, deputy town supervisor for the calendar year 2026. Second. All in favor? >> We want to get David sworn in. >> Sure. I, David Lee, do
058solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United States. I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New York and the Constitution of the State of New York. that I will faithfully discharge my duties of I will faithfully discharge my duties as deputy advisory to the best of my ability to best sign the book >> otherwise you're not official. So, resolution 202688 is to reappoint Chip Ray to the architectural review board for a five-year term expiring December 31st, 2030. 30 second. All in favor? I. Chip, you want to come up, please? I do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I'll support the Constitution of the United States that I'll support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State
059of New York from the Constitution of the State of New York and that I will faithfully discharge my duties of that I will faithfully discharge my duties of architecture board chair only to best my ability. for the best. Congratulations. >> Thank you, Chair. >> Thank you. Thank you. Resolution 202689 is to appoint Chip Ray as chairperson of the architectural review board for calendar year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202690 is to appoint Chris Britain as the vice chairperson of the architectural review board for calendar year 2026. Second. All in favor? I. Chris, would you like to come up and get sworn in, please? I state your name. I first written do solemnly swear do solemnly swear that I'll support the Constitution of the United States that I will support the
060Constitution of the United States for the Constitution of the State of New York State of New York and that I will faithfully discharge my duties accordingly to the best of my ability. Thanks. >> Okay. Resolution 202691 is to appoint Peter C. Bickford as the alternate member to the architectural review board for the calendar year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 202692 is to reappoint Reed Jones to the planning board for a 7-year term expiring on December 31st, 2032 and to appoint John Thorson Jr. to the town planning board to fill the unexpired term of Michael Hansen term expiring December 31st, 2028. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> 93 is to appoint Edward Krug Edward Krug as the chairperson of the town planning board for the calendar year 2026. Second.
061All in favor? I. >> 94 is to appoint Jennifer Folks to the planning board vice chair for calendar year 2026. Second. All in favor? I. >> Jen, you want to come up and get sworn in, please? I >> Jennifer >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution >> the Constitution of the State of New York >> and the Constitution >> that I'll faithfully discharge the duties of >> and that I will faithfully discharge the duties of vice chair. >> That's my Thank you, John. >> Thank you, Jen. >> Resolution 202695 is to appoint Jose Arandia to the zoning board of appeals for a 5-year term expiring December 31st, 2030. Second. All in favor? I. >> Jose, if you could please come
062up. This is also weird. >> I state your name. I, Jose, >> do solemnly swear >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> the Constitution of the State of New York >> in the Constitution of the State of New York >> and that I will faithfully discharge my duties of >> And I will faithfully discharge my duties of >> according to the best of my ability according to the best of my ability. Well done. Thank you, Jose. Resolution 202696 is to appoint Denise Savveris as chairperson of the town's zoning board of appeals for the calendar year 2026. Second. All in favor? I. >> Denise, if you could please come up to be sworn in. >> Sit down. >> I say
063your name. >> I do. >> Do solemnly swear. to solemn Israel that I support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States. >> Constitution of the State of New York >> and the Constitution of the State. >> I'll faithfully discharge my duties of >> And I will faithfully discharge my duties of chairwoman of the >> accordingly to the best of my ability. >> according to the best of my ability. resolution. 202697 is to appoint Edward Johan, zoning board of appeals vice chair for the calendar year 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> 98 is to reappoint Tun Han to assessment review board effective retroactive to October 1st, 2025 expiring September 30th, 2030. >> Second. >> All in favor? I. 99 is to appoint
064the 2026 East Hampton Sag Harbor CAC membership. >> Second. All in favor? >> I. >> 100. The minimum wage increase for part-time employees. The minimum hourly rate for all employees will be $17 per hour to meet the minimum wage guidelines as set forth by the New York State Department of Labor effective January 1st, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Resolution 2026101 is to amend the CSCA schedule A in the 2026 adopted budget to reflect the level of work performed and to attract and retain key personnel. This affects five titles: accountant, accountant trainee, assessment aid, building plans examiner, and case manager Spanish speaking. Second all in favor. >> Resolution 2026102 is to appoint to for a part-time appointment for Carol A. Brennan as the board of ethics secretary and an annual salary of
065$2,870 retroactively on to January 1st, 2026. Carol's not getting away from us that fast. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> So, those are the resolutions we have for today. Uh, as I had mentioned earlier, there's a light lunch outside compliments of the department heads association. Do I have a motion to go into exec session? Make a motion to go to the executive session for contract litigations and real estate >> personel and personnel. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. All in favor? Thank you all for joining us today and I wish everybody a happy and healthy 26. Thank you.