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Town Board Work Session
Published: Jul 9, 2026
Town Pursues and Authorizes Grant Applications and Funding Matches for Various Initiatives
The town is pursuing and authorizing actions related to grant funding for several projects. This includes a funding match for the China Southampton Environmental Facilities Corporation clean vessel assistance program, authorizing the Justice Court to apply for grant funding for operations through the NYS Unified Court System, and authorizing the supervisor to sign documents for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund grant program for the Hampton West Park revitalization. Additionally, the town is seeking authorization to execute documents to apply for community project funding for Southampton Town Police Department's mobile command center upgrades, which is noted as not requiring a match. There is a discussion about a million-dollar grant with a $400,000 match requirement, highlighting a potential process issue where matching funds were not allocated in the budget, leading to a need to discuss with Dorothy before proceeding. The comprehensive plan update grant application is due at the end of July, with matching funds already set aside.
Town Board Approves Personnel Appointments, Promotions, and Accepts Resignations
The town board is addressing personnel changes and appointments. This includes accepting resignations from an office assistant and a senior neighborhood aide. New members are being appointed to the Disability Advisory Task Force and the Sustainable Southampton Green Advisory Committee. Several positions are being filled: Jonathan Erbaum as Traffic Control Specialist, Michelle Morano Mendoza as Justice Court Clerk (Spanish-speaking), Patrick Johnson as Justice Court Clerk, and James Hill as Electrical Inspector. Additionally, promotions are occurring within the Southampton Town Police Department, with Sergeant Michael Walsh promoted to lieutenant and Police Officer Dylan Kelly promoted to sergeant.
Town Addresses Traffic Safety, Roadway Congestion, and Transportation Regulations
The town board is addressing several traffic and transportation-related issues. This includes setting a public hearing to amend Town Code Chapter 312, Article 5, Section 312-24 regarding vehicles and traffic, specifically concerning the prohibition of departmental vehicles in certain locations like Butter Lane, with discussions referencing distances from corners similar to King Street. Another public hearing is planned to add a new article to Chapter 312 for the Spinny Road Recreation Segment. A traffic study for Riverside Circle on 104 and Flanders Road, focusing on safety and traffic flow upgrades, is ongoing and expected to be completed in December, with a request for inclusion in the findings. The town is also discussing ongoing traffic patterns, afternoon cones, and potentially revisiting these discussions with the highway superintendent. Updates are requested on county studies related to traffic signals, and there's a mention of three blinking signal programs. Concerns are raised about ongoing bridge work on Route 27 causing a bottleneck, and the town is seeking more information and potentially writing to the state about timelines and lane closures. Additionally, there's a discussion about implementing a pedestrian-activated light for Flanders Road, as a simple crosswalk or traffic light was deemed insufficient. A white turkey causing traffic disruptions on Montauk Highway in Hampton Bays is also highlighted, with efforts to contact the DEC for relocation. A rooster on Hill Station Road was also noted.
Town Advances Environmental Initiatives, Park Improvements, and Water Quality Projects
Several items relate to environmental protection, park improvements, and water quality. The town is authorizing a funding match for the clean vessel assistance program for the Bay Constable's pump-out boat program, and entering into agreements for professional engineering services related to stormwater quality improvement at Evergreen Road and Argonne Road East. Agreements are also being authorized for groundwater monitoring report reviews for multiple golf courses. There's a discussion about amending the CPF project plan and management/stewardship plan to include newly acquired properties at Flying Point Road, Old Canoe Place Road, and Bayview Road. The town is also authorizing funding for rebates for IA systems septic systems for water quality improvement and amending the capital budget for the Red Creek Skate Park. Furthermore, the town is authorizing documents for the New York State Environmental Protection Fund grant program for Hampton West Park revitalization. A notice of public hearing is set for a local law amending the Hills Southampton Mixed Use Plan Development District, which includes public benefits like dedicating over 32 acres to the town and establishing perpetual public easements for a public recreational trail and parking. The town is also discussing the Watermill park proposal and walking the property to gain consensus. Additionally, the town is exploring adaptive technologies for senior programming related to homes, and has extended the brush amnesty at the transfer station. The town is also addressing a traffic issue with a white turkey and has contacted the DEC for relocation.
Town Board Approves Multiple Contracts for Repairs, Improvements, and Professional Services
The town board is authorizing bids and contracts for various repair and improvement projects. This includes Vena Fish House repair, Havens House barn restoration, plumbing, HVAC, and flooring repairs, as well as professional engineering services for stormwater quality improvements and a contract amendment for the Jackson Avenue master plan. Additionally, contracts are being authorized for professional engineering services related to stormwater quality improvements at Evergreen Road and Argonne Road East, purchase of plumbing supply, and renewal of MHC software maintenance and support. Agreements are being authorized for the North Sea Road Conscience Point Marina, and grant agreements are being authorized with the Watermill Village Improvement Association and the Bridgehampton Museum. The town is also seeking grant funding for Justice Court operations and authorizing a contract for meter reading software maintenance. A contract for youth court consultation services is being authorized, along with a bid award for garbage bags. Agreements are also being authorized for review of groundwater monitoring reports for golf courses and a rental agreement amendment for equipment. Finally, authorization is being sought for documents related to the New York State Environmental Protection Fund grant program for Hampton West Park revitalization, and court entry contracts for the justice court. A bid award is also authorized for annual playground site furnishings and installation, and documents pertaining to a port security grant are being authorized.
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