[0:57] Village Board, you are live. Good [1:00] morning, everyone. Today is September [1:01] 18th, 2026, 11:00 a.m. Welcome to East [1:04] Stampton Village Board Meeting. If we [1:06] could all stand for a pledge. [1:10] I pledge allegiance to the flag, United [1:13] States of America, to the republic for [1:15] which it stands, one nation under God, [1:18] indivisible, liberty, justice for all. [1:22] >> Great. Thank you. [1:25] All right. First up, I have a couple of [1:27] announcements. We have the [1:30] I wanted to thank the fire chiefs for a [1:32] great memorial at the American Legion [1:34] last Friday. You know, the 25th [1:36] anniversary of 911 [1:39] was well attended. It was probably the largest crowd I've seen at any of [1:43] them. I've been to everyone in the last [1:45] 25 years and it was a very nice turnout. [1:49] Uh Hampton's Film Festival starts [1:51] October 2nd. It runs through the 12th. [1:54] That's all I have and I'm now going to [1:57] do roll call. [1:58] >> Mayor Jerry Larson [1:59] >> here. [2:00] >> Deputy Mayor Chris Manardi [2:01] >> here. [2:02] >> Trustee Sandre Melendez [2:03] >> here. [2:03] >> Trustee Carrie Doyle [2:04] >> here. Trustee Jason Tuma [2:06] >> here. [2:06] >> Administrator Marcos Badron [2:08] >> present. [2:09] >> Village attorney Lisa Prulu [2:10] >> here. [2:11] >> Great. Now next up is Hugh King, our [2:14] village historian. Look, look at the [2:16] crowd you have today. Hugh. [2:21] [snorts] [2:22] All right. [laughter] [2:23] >> All right. What was the world like when [2:26] uh Kenny Cullen was born? [2:29] Dinosaurs roame the earth. The Bible [2:31] hadn't been written yet. No. [2:33] >> Make sure the mic's on. [2:34] >> Is that mic on? Thanks. You [2:37] >> mic on? No. [2:40] >> Is the mic on? [2:41] >> You're good now. [2:42] >> Good to go. [2:42] >> What I said before? [2:45] >> Yeah. When Kenny was born, dinosaurs [2:47] roamed the earth. Bible hadn't been [2:49] written yet. [laughter] No. Uh 1963 [2:53] there was a new firehouse on Cedar [2:54] Street. Um the school put on a fallout [2:58] shelter. The village budget was [3:01] $445,000. [3:03] 200 45 445 $251,000. [3:08] Baker and Lester was on Main Street. [3:11] Lester Motors was down Panago. El Sid [3:15] was playing with Charlton H Sophia Loren [3:18] at the Hampton's Drive-In. Okay. [3:21] And then July 6, 1963 on page one, there [3:24] was a story about the first graduating [3:27] class of East Staten High School. A two [3:30] family house on North Main Street. Hot [3:33] water heat, five rooms, porch in each [3:35] apartment, [3:37] $20,000, [3:39] $2,500 down. Village election, Steven [3:43] Marley, Joseph FX Dunn, Leon Q. Brooks, [3:47] James Skidmore, and the mayor of [3:50] Maidstone in England visited the mayor, [3:53] Steven Marley, of the village of East [3:55] Hampton. And where did he stay? At the [3:58] Maidstone Arms. [4:03] [applause] [4:05] » Thank you. You. Now, I'm going to call [4:07] up Kenny Cullum, our fire marshal, who [4:09] is last day is today. And I'm really [4:13] proud to say I've worked [4:16] this entire career I've worked with you. [4:18] So, um, congratulations. And we're going [4:21] to have a little proclamation for you. [4:22] So, if you step up to the podium and [4:24] then you can say a few things, [4:27] [laughter] [4:30] » if you could read it. [4:31] >> Okay. [4:34] » Honoring Kenneth Cullum. Whereas the [4:36] board of trustees of the incorporated [4:38] village of East Hampton would like to [4:39] recognize and honor Kenneth Cullum for [4:42] 30 years of distinctive leadership, [4:44] sound judgment, and steadfast commitment [4:46] to the best interest of the village. And [4:48] whereas Ken has devoted more than four [4:50] decades of service to the East Hampton [4:52] community through his lifelong [4:54] dedication to the East Hampton Fire [4:56] Department, protecting lives and [4:57] property while serving in numerous [4:59] leadership roles, including lieutenant [5:01] and captain of the Hook and Ladder [5:02] Company, as well as second assistant [5:04] chief and first assistant chief. And [5:06] whereas among his many contributions to [5:08] our community, Ken has brought his own [5:10] special brand of holiday spirit to [5:12] generations of East Hampton children, [5:14] serving as one of Santa's most trusted [5:16] local representatives. making Santa Fest [5:19] a beloved East Hampton Village [5:21] tradition. And whereas Ken served more [5:24] than eight years as a trustee of Clinton [5:26] Academy and two decades on the East [5:28] Hampton Historical Society board of [5:30] trustees and is currently serving as [5:32] trustee emirate emiritis, [laughter] [5:37] further demonstrating his dedication to [5:39] preserving and sharing the historical [5:41] heritage of East Hampton Village. And [5:43] whereas Ken has helped keep historic [5:45] trades and traditions alive through [5:47] demonstrations of historical [5:48] blacksmithing at Molford Farm and the [5:50] Parson's blacksmith shop, providing [5:53] residents and visitors with a meaningful [5:54] connection to East Hampton's history. [5:57] And whereas decades of civic and [5:58] historical involvement and countless [6:00] contributions to village traditions, [6:03] reflect a lifetime of dedication to the [6:05] community, Ken has proudly served. Now [6:08] therefore, Jerry Larson, mayor of the [6:10] incorporated village of East Hampton, do [6:12] hereby recognize and honor Ken Cullum [6:14] with sincere appreciation for his [6:16] extraordinary years of service, his [6:18] leadership, and countless contributions [6:20] to our East Hampton community. [6:23] [applause] [6:33] » [applause] [6:39] » I realized I did all these things. Uh I [6:42] would just like to thank the mayor, [6:44] board of trustees, um Marcos, uh and [6:48] family and friends. It's uh it's been an [6:51] incredible journey. 30 years goes by in [6:53] a blink of an eye and uh it really been [6:56] an amazing trip. Um, I've had a lot of [6:59] opportunities with the village that [7:01] they've afforded me and they've always [7:03] backed me. So, uh, it's, uh, it's been a [7:06] great trip. I really thank you. Thank [7:07] you all for being here and, uh, we're [7:10] going to go have some fun in retirement. [7:12] So, we we'll be back. I have some jobs [7:16] to do in December. I know that you're [7:18] going to be back and help out guys. So, [7:21] >> do a [laughter] photo. [7:22] >> Sure. Congratulations, Kenny. [7:25] [applause] [7:31] Come on. Kids never want to keep photos. [7:55] Hello. [applause] [8:10] » No, they didn't want to come. [8:13] >> You know, it's a nice moment when you retire, but [8:18] it's sad to see every, you know, pe good [8:20] people leave the village. So, we're [8:23] going to miss you, Kenny. [8:26] All right. Next up, uh, we have the [8:28] LVIS. [8:35] Good morning and thank you for the [8:37] opportunity to speak to you today. My [8:39] name is Rachel Cooper. I'm the executive [8:40] director at the Ladies Village [8:42] Improvement Society and I'm joined today [8:43] by Olivia Brooks who is our tree [8:45] committee chair and Dana Trip from [8:48] Whitmore. And um Olivia and I come up [8:51] and talk about trees from time to time [8:53] and we take turns. So it's my turn this [8:55] time. Next time she'll be up at the [8:57] podium. Earlier this year we announced [9:00] our intention to plant 250 trees over [9:03] the next uh decade in celebration of the [9:06] 250th anniversary of our nation. And [9:08] since then, LBIS and the village in [9:11] partnership with Whitmore have been [9:13] working together on a plan to beautify [9:16] the area inside Heric Park that runs [9:18] parallel to Muchmore Lane and also the [9:21] entrance from the long-term parking lot [9:23] into Heric Park. Um the proposal that we [9:27] worked with Whitmore and the village on [9:29] includes planting more than 30 new trees [9:31] and all the irrigation that would go [9:33] with that. And the entire project will [9:36] be funded by LBIS as our gift to the [9:39] community. The plan um includes several [9:42] distinct areas of planting and I know um [9:45] the village board members have copies of [9:48] the plan in front of them. Uh the first [9:50] we're proposing to plant um cherry trees [9:53] along the walkway that goes from the [9:55] long-term parking lot into Heric Park [9:58] into through Heric Park into the [10:00] Rutershan area. Thank you. if you just [10:02] cue um two more slides I think it is. [10:07] Okay, this is what it looks like right [10:09] now. Um so it's really an open canvas [10:12] and so if you go to the next you'll see [10:15] um what it would look like and this is a [10:17] rendering and it's showing what the [10:18] trees would look like approximately 5 [10:20] years after planting. It's not precise. [10:23] will have to look at what the best spots [10:25] are for each of these trees, but they [10:27] would be flanking the walkway. And it [10:29] just really creates this beautiful [10:30] welcoming um environment. And obviously [10:34] when the trees are in bloom, it's just [10:35] so pretty and colorful and inviting um [10:38] as an entry into the park heading [10:40] towards the ball fields. Um the next we [10:44] would on the left hand side of this um [10:47] would be three genko trees and those [10:49] would also be heading towards the um [10:51] ball field to the left of the cherries. [10:54] Um in addition to that if you cue a [10:57] couple more slides please. [11:00] Um this is what the walkway looks like [11:02] heading um with much more lane on the [11:04] left. This is running parallel to much [11:06] more heading towards New Town Lane [11:08] today. There's very little planting [11:09] that's going on there right now. So, [11:11] we're proposing to put numerous specimen [11:13] trees in that area. And um some of the [11:16] species we would put there would be [11:18] Japanese maple, hackberry trees, tulip [11:20] trees, black tupulos, willow oaks, a [11:23] Chinese elm, and a dawn redwood. And so [11:26] you can see what that will start to look [11:28] like. Again, this is several years after [11:30] planting, but um not only would this [11:33] provide wonderful shade and cooling in [11:35] the summer months, but also provide [11:37] wonderful variety of texture, color, and [11:39] seasonal interest throughout the year. [11:41] And again, um this is such a beloved [11:43] public space in the heart of the [11:45] village. And so to really make it warmer [11:48] and more inviting and um colorful is [11:51] something that we think would be very um [11:53] very special as you continue to um [11:56] improve um the park. and there have been [11:58] so many great things that have been done [11:59] there already and so this would just be [12:01] a great complement to all the work the [12:02] village has been doing to improve the [12:04] park. Um the last thing that we would do [12:06] is there's a a private hedge that's by [12:10] much more lane right now. We would just [12:12] propose and if you just queue forward [12:14] again. Thank you. Um one more please [12:19] keep going. Yes, these are just all the [12:22] different species that would be there. [12:23] So on the lower right hand corner we [12:24] have some arborite. We're just proposing [12:26] to um to improve what's there to remove [12:29] an existing private hedge and just [12:30] replace it with our revite. Um and if [12:33] this plans approved, ideally we'd like [12:35] to begin planting the cherry trees later [12:37] this month with the remaining plantings [12:39] continuing through October. Um the [12:41] project really would not be possible [12:43] without the dedication of our wonderful [12:45] tree committee led by Olivia for so many [12:47] years and all of the members um of that [12:50] committee and the extraordinary support [12:52] we receive from all of you and in [12:54] particular Dave and the department of [12:56] public works. Um, we're also very deeply [12:59] grateful to the LBIS board of directors, [13:01] our volunteers, and especially our [13:03] donors that um, their support is really [13:06] what enables us to um, continue [13:08] fulfilling our mission and making these [13:10] meaningful contributions um, to the [13:12] community. So, we thank you for your [13:14] consideration and um, Dana and Olivia [13:16] and Dave are on hand. So, if you have [13:18] any questions um, we'd be happy to [13:20] answer those. [13:22] >> That's great. Any questions from the [13:23] board? I I you know I just think it's [13:26] incredible um that you're even offering [13:29] this. This is amazing. But I'm not [13:31] surprised because as an organization you [13:34] do so much for the village and um I just [13:37] want to thank you both. [13:39] >> Thank you. [13:39] Beautiful. [13:40] >> Thanks everyone. [13:41] >> Uh we accept. [laughter] [13:45] >> Terrific. We'll get started right away. [13:49] >> Thank you very much. [13:51] All right. Next up, we have a board [13:54] discussion. [13:56] Um, [13:57] yeah, if anybody wants to leave, feel [13:59] free. Don't feel obligated to listen. [14:07] Congratulations again. [14:12] So [14:14] this um this discussion was prompted [14:19] u trustee Doyle has been meeting with [14:23] concerned neighbors for the last you [14:26] know for this summer and a lot of issues [14:28] came up and she organized a meeting [14:31] which myself and the deputy mayor [14:32] attended and we heard directly from [14:35] residents on Hook Pond U James Lane and [14:40] even ocean um with complaints about a [14:44] variety of things. So, one of the issues [14:48] um [14:50] that's being talked about today is a [14:53] proposed legislation to ban pools at the [14:56] historic ends. We already have [14:59] legislation on the books. Uh but this [15:02] would strengthen strengthen the um the [15:05] regulations. So, I'm going to turn it [15:07] over to Trusty Doyle and if you wanted [15:11] to have some comments and then we'll [15:13] open it up for discussion. [15:15] >> Sure. Um, I think we're all in agreement [15:17] that the historic ins are an important [15:21] part of the history of East Hampton that [15:23] need to be protected and preserved. I [15:26] mean, they go back, you know, as far as [15:27] the B village was founded and the [15:29] inception. And there's a need for them. [15:32] And um we want to protect them and we [15:34] want to preserve them and we want them [15:35] to be vibrant and viable in this world. [15:38] Um but we do hear from residents the [15:42] hotbed issue of the ins and what are the [15:46] ins therefore and what I one of the most [15:49] viciferous collective voices I hear is [15:52] are the ins for the residents or the [15:54] visitors? Is the village focusing too [15:56] much on the visitors to our village [15:59] rather than the people who actually live [16:01] here whose quality of life is directly [16:04] affected by these ins and so we just [16:07] want to examine some of the things. I [16:09] was actually a little surprised reading [16:11] the draft of the um comprehensive plan [16:14] that I didn't really see anything about [16:16] the ins. Um the discussion was that the [16:19] ins should not be private clubs but [16:21] there's no you know we have the ins are [16:23] a huge part of our our village and [16:26] they're they're not really addressed in [16:27] that comprehensive plan. So I think that [16:29] we people want us to discuss what what [16:34] should the rules be that govern the end. [16:36] We know that they're already [16:37] non-conforming in the residential area. [16:39] Um the concern of the residents that [16:41] I've heard is that pools become a focal [16:43] point. You know, you don't see a bunch [16:45] of people gathering in a backyard around [16:46] a circle just standing there generally. [16:48] But if there's a pool, a bunch of people [16:50] gather around. You know, I have new [16:52] neighbors, these adorable children, [16:54] eight and 10. It used to be elderly [16:56] neighbors that swim that never went in [16:57] their pool. Now they're these kids and [16:59] they're great, but there's noise. You [17:01] can hear them. Um they echo and that's [17:04] just part of life. But the neighbors are [17:07] concerned of these ins that we have to [17:09] preserve their quality of life, their [17:11] quietude. That's why we're here. We are [17:13] country. We are one road in, one road [17:16] out. We have nature. We have foxes and [17:19] turkeys and wildlife. We have beaches. [17:22] These ins were sort of creative to have [17:24] people be sort of in in an inscillary to [17:26] the village where people would come to [17:28] our main street, come to our beaches. [17:30] And the argument is we don't need to [17:31] provide pools for you know entertainment [17:34] that they should just be so people could [17:35] use our village. And that is the [17:38] question that people wanted ask me [17:40] residents to sort of put forward to [17:42] discussion. It should not be necessarily [17:44] just our decision to hear from the [17:47] community and what their thoughts are on [17:48] ins and the role of in pools and ins. [17:54] » Yeah. [17:54] >> Anybody? [17:56] So, we have a code on the books now that [18:00] doesn't allow for any of the ins to [18:04] apply for a pool. And that is the legis [18:08] that's the lawsuit we're involved in [18:09] right now. That's the village's stance [18:11] that the ins do not have the ability to [18:15] um [18:16] apply for a pool. And stop me, Lisa, if [18:19] I'm not saying anything correctly, but [18:24] the um and we we found that legislation [18:28] and we applied that to the hunting in [18:32] which we can't really go into. [18:34] >> Yeah. So, I'm going to question about [18:35] comments about [clears throat] any [18:36] pending litigation, [18:37] >> but we have litigation over that statute [18:40] currently pending in Supreme Court. [18:43] Correct. [18:43] >> Correct. [18:44] >> All right. So none of the other ends [18:47] have the ability except for the hedges [18:49] end because in 2021 [18:52] the when we took office there was [18:56] legislation there was a lawsuit in place [18:58] from an inappropriate action that the [19:01] village board had taken prior to us uh [19:04] being in office. And to resolve that [19:09] uh lawsuit, [19:12] I signed a document that allowed the [19:15] hedges in to apply for a pool. It's not [19:19] guaranteed, but they have the right to [19:21] go before the ZBA, which the other ends [19:23] do not have the right to do. So that's [19:26] where we currently stand. [19:30] Any anybody else? [19:34] All right. So, [19:38] » okay. So, if it's clear that I mean, [19:42] >> so that's where we are right now. [19:44] >> So, I think your idea was to create [19:47] legislation that would completely ban [19:49] pools from ins. It kind of redundant. [19:52] >> That wasn't my idea. My idea was that we [19:54] should hear from, you know, the [19:55] community and see what they think. And [19:58] but it sounds like there already is no [20:00] pools allowed except possibly hedges. [20:03] >> Yeah. because of the negotiations on the [20:07] lawsuit, [20:07] >> right? Which we probably can't talk [20:09] about. [20:09] >> Yeah. So, I I don't Yeah. I don't I caution against any kind of [20:13] comment about pending litigation, [20:15] >> right? [20:16] >> I have a question not about pending [20:18] litigation, but about [20:19] >> Sure. [20:20] >> When do we think that pending litigation [20:23] might be um resolved or we I mean is do [20:27] you have any idea because it would it [20:28] would affect the board's discussion on [20:31] like what the time frame is on that. So, [20:33] it's always hard to tell because it's [20:35] always in the hands of the court. Um, [20:36] that litigation, although it's it was [20:39] commenced a bit ago, it's still at in [20:41] its initial phases, believe it or not, [20:43] uh, because of the changes of the [20:45] courthouse and so on and reassignments [20:47] to different judges. So, uh, it's it's [20:50] at its at its initial stage. It is a [20:53] special proceeding. So, once it does get [20:54] going, it should go quickly, but quickly [20:57] is a relative term when you're talking [20:58] about the courts. So, um I also wanted [21:01] you to consider that we're in the [21:03] process now of reviewing or soon to be [21:05] reviewing the comprehensive plan. [21:06] is supposed to be uh [21:09] you know our our our our guidepost for [21:12] potential changes to zoning and code [21:14] revisions of this kind of thing. So, in [21:16] your reviewing of the comprehensive [21:18] plan, which I know is coming up in the [21:20] next few uh board meetings, um it's one [21:23] of the things you can discuss and [21:24] consider when you're um thinking about [21:26] what you want the future of the village [21:28] to look like and what the code should look like. All of these changes [21:32] if you're thinking about zoning changes [21:34] should be done in the context of what [21:35] you're talking about when you're [21:36] reviewing the comprehensive code as [21:38] well. So, [21:39] >> so months, years, like [21:41] >> yeah, months, months, more than years, [21:43] but how many months? I can't tell you. [21:45] So, just jumping back to the hedges in, [21:48] we had a a problem there last year [21:52] before the new owners bought it and [21:55] there was a definite, you know, what we [21:57] saw as a major problem coming to East [22:00] Hampton and it was going to be a late [22:02] night activities, you know, club that [22:04] was going to, [22:06] you know, not be really friendly to the [22:09] neighbors. Let's just leave it at that. [22:11] and we came out very strong about that [22:14] as a board and we created legislation to [22:17] stop the late night activities and [22:20] there's already some zoning codes in [22:21] place for the hedges that um limit their [22:25] hours. [22:26] So, I think probably the best course of [22:30] action would be to [22:33] listen to what the residents have to [22:34] say, which we've already have. We had a [22:36] nice meeting. Uh we're we're looking at [22:40] everything that they complained about [22:44] and I think we can fix most of those [22:47] things. [22:48] As far as the pool goes, I mean, we'll [22:50] have to see if they So far, we haven't [22:53] even received, you know, [22:55] >> there there's no pending application for [22:57] anything, [22:58] >> right? So, we'll see where that goes. [23:00] And [23:00] >> this also isn't just targeting the [23:02] Hedges in. I don't want to. It's just [23:03] the overview of all the ends because [23:05] there are other historic ends. [23:07] >> Right. Right. I mean, the people I met [23:11] with were all about the hedges. They [23:14] weren't bringing up the Baker house or [23:15] the 1770 house or even the hunting in [23:19] which I see Lisa's here. So, u [23:22] >> right [23:22] >> she might want to talk about that. But I [23:25] haven't, you know, we don't really get [23:27] complaints on any of the other and all [23:29] of these neighbors were very concerned [23:31] about the future of the hedges. So I [23:34] think um not to say we're picking on the [23:37] hedges, but I think it's the main that's [23:39] where the complaint came in about. So um [23:42] >> but as I mentioned, I do hear from [23:44] residents in other pockets about issues [23:46] with ins and the future of ins. So [23:49] again, I don't want it to be just that one group spoke to you, been spoken [23:52] to by another. And I think they [23:54] indicated that they could fill the room [23:56] with a lot of people. [23:57] >> Yeah. Well, you know, when when we ran [24:01] for office and when we took office, one [24:03] of our main concerns was we didn't want [24:05] the ins going away because [24:08] they are a very historic part of our [24:10] community and would change the entire [24:12] face of Main Street if we didn't have [24:14] them in my opinion. So I think working [24:18] with them is important and [24:21] you know it's it's a very fine line [24:23] because they're in the non they're in [24:25] residential areas. So um I think we just [24:28] have to work through it and take it on [24:31] case by case and see that's how I feel [24:34] about it. I don't [24:37] think there's a blanket we can put on [24:38] this that is for every inn. Uh we did [24:42] talk I know um years ago Lenny Arian's [24:46] office did approach the village about an [24:48] overlay district for the for the ins. [24:51] Maybe that's something we could um talk [24:55] about. Is Billy here? [24:58] >> No. [24:58] >> Yes, he's right there. [24:59] >> Oh, he is right there. So, you know, we [25:01] could task [25:03] >> as soon as Billy's done with this [25:04] comprehensive plan, he can then start [25:06] working on the overview, I mean, the [25:07] overlay district, and maybe that would [25:10] be somewhere we could go that would help [25:13] um create legislation specifically for [25:16] the ends. So, there's there's different [25:18] ways we can look at it, but um it's [25:22] always good to discuss it, [25:24] >> right? So, I think we should table it [25:26] until [25:28] the uh the leg the the lawsuit is over [25:31] from the [25:33] >> the law Yeah, the lawsuit and um perhaps [25:35] the comprehensive plan as well [25:37] >> and the comprehensive plan, but we're [25:38] going to have a shot at looking and uh [25:41] adding things to the comprehensive plan. [25:42] So, we could certainly add things to [25:44] that. I think that the we discussed this [25:48] at the end of the comprehensive plan [25:50] discussions where I don't think that ins [25:52] had a very large chapter or segment and [25:56] [clears throat] then it came up after it [25:58] went to the planning board and the [26:00] planning commission. So I do think the [26:02] village board will then get the plan [26:04] possibly next month and we can um add to [26:08] it and collectively um you know enhance [26:13] the the um chapter or the section on the [26:17] ins for a guideline and a blueprint for [26:19] the future and that's like what we're [26:21] supposed to do. So we can do that. [26:23] >> I mean like I was saying it earlier they [26:25] are already very restricted. So [26:29] all right u anybody else before we close [26:32] the discussion. [26:35] All right that's closed now we're going [26:37] to have public comment any issue anybody [26:40] would like to come up. Lisa thank you. [26:46] » Yes please. And just uh state your name [26:48] for the you know for the record. [26:50] >> Hi Lisa Dorch, president of East [26:53] Hampton. Hi. Um, so I wasn't planning on [26:57] talking today, but I do have a question [26:59] regarding the hunting in situation that [27:01] you um referenced that that whatever [27:04] agreement was determined between the [27:06] village and the hunting in. [27:08] >> You [clears throat] mean the hedges in [27:09] >> the hedges? Sorry. Um, I definitely have [27:11] hunting in on the [27:12] >> I know I [laughter] [27:14] do the same. [27:15] >> Um, my question is how how did that come [27:18] about? How did that arise? because [27:21] my understanding and this is this is a [27:23] very limited understanding is that that [27:25] it's difficult to impose a selective [27:28] reality on one entity versus another. So [27:32] I I guess this is a question for maybe [27:34] for the village attorney. You know [27:37] what's how what exactly transpired? How [27:40] did that occur? How did it get resolved? [27:43] And how is it not perceived to be a [27:46] selective law that you can actually [27:50] >> there's no law. It's a stipulation of [27:53] settlement that resolved that litigation [27:55] back in 2021. [27:57] uh it was agreed to by all the parties [27:59] to that litigation at the time. Um and [28:02] it resulted in a benefit to the village [28:05] to settle it. Um so it's particular to [28:08] that. [28:10] >> And what was their claim? [28:12] >> Claim was quite complicated. It had to [28:15] do with outdoor dining. It had to do [28:17] with accessory uses. There was series of [28:20] determinations. [28:22] Um and ultimately after a series of [28:24] those determinations, that's how it was [28:25] resolved. Now, this was a prior [28:28] administration, I think, that the [28:29] litigation was commenced in prior [28:31] village attorney. So, I don't know all [28:32] the details. I can only review what's [28:34] online in the file. So, [28:36] >> and that's all public record. [28:37] >> That's all public. [28:38] >> Okay, great. Okay, that's it. [28:39] >> Thanks, Lisa. [28:41] >> Anyone else? [28:43] >> Steve, Long, uh, executive director of [28:52] the East Hampton Historical Society. [28:54] Thanks so much for honoring Ken, who's [28:56] been such a champion for us. Um, I just [29:00] wanted to take just a few moments to [29:03] thank you all. Um, the East Hampton [29:06] Historical Society had a fantastic [29:08] summer. Uh, last month we celebrated our [29:12] new collection center on Malford Farm, [29:14] which will house our nearly 20,000 [29:17] artifacts. and really grateful to the [29:20] village um all of the support that you [29:23] provided to us to help complete the [29:26] project. We have a little bit more to go [29:28] to be 100%. Um we have to hook up our [29:31] fire suppression system. Uh thank you [29:34] again to the village for allowing us to [29:37] use the sidewalk on James Lane for all [29:41] the piping. was yards and yards and [29:45] yards of piping to get the water back [29:48] for the fire suppression system at the [29:50] collection center. So, thank you for [29:52] that. We're now, you'll be happy to [29:54] know, arranging for uh professional art [29:57] movers to transport all the remaining [30:00] artifacts that are at the Osorn Jackson [30:02] House into the collection center. Uh, [30:05] also wanted to thank the village for [30:08] approving our permit to host Ralph's [30:10] coffee uh on Malford Farm. Ralph's Ralph [30:14] Lauren's substantial financial support [30:17] enabled us to complete the restoration [30:19] of Malford Farm in time for the [30:21] semiquentennial. [30:23] Also, they had a QR code on the coffee [30:26] truck to encourage customers to make [30:28] donations on our website and 100% of the [30:31] proceeds of their Mulford Spritz drink [30:35] were earmarked for the historical [30:37] society. So, in addition to all of the [30:39] financial support, Ralph's exponentially [30:42] increased attendance and awareness. Uh, [30:45] we witnessed a 20fold increase in our [30:49] daily admissions to the Mulford [30:51] Farmhouse. And that that really was [30:54] based on all of those customers at [30:57] Ralph's that we were able to engage. So, [31:00] you've done such a, you know, huge [31:02] amount for the East Hampton Historical [31:05] Society. very grateful to the mayor and [31:07] all the trustees for that support. [31:10] Thanks a lot. [31:11] >> Thank you very much. [31:18] » Mr. King would like to say, [31:20] >> I'm sorry I didn't I didn't say Let me [31:22] shut up till I get [laughter] [31:24] >> I didn't say this before, Kenny, but [31:27] there's an essay contest that's going to [31:29] be sponsored by the Press News Group and [31:31] the East Historical Society in [31:33] commemoration of the 250th anniversary [31:36] of the Declaration. Uh students in [31:38] grades 6 through 8 will have to relate [31:41] an event that took place either in [31:43] Eastampton or Sak Harbor during the [31:45] American Revolution. High school [31:47] students will write about a lesson [31:49] learned from the American Revolution [31:51] that can be applied to us in the 21st [31:53] century. The deadline is December 31st, [31:57] 2026. [31:58] The essays can be emailed to info@ [32:01] eastampton historical society.org. [32:04] There'll be two winners on each in the [32:07] sixth through 8th grade and the high [32:08] school categories. They will receive [32:11] gift cards and then have an opportunity [32:13] to read their essays at a future village [32:16] board meeting. Okay. Thank you. Just [32:19] want to get [32:19] >> Thanks. [32:21] >> Anything else you forgot? You want to [32:24] [laughter] [32:25] >> Well, yes. [32:28] >> You know what happened else in 1963 when [32:30] Kenny was born? I got my first job at [32:33] the Ronok Avenue School in Riverhead [32:35] teaching. [clears throat] [32:40] Uh any more uh public comment [32:47] last chance. [32:50] All right, we're going to move into [32:51] motions and resolutions. [32:54] Careful, Andy. [32:58] Resolution [33:02] number 439 of 2026 approve claim [33:05] vouchers for the month of September. [33:08] >> Motion to approve. [33:09] >> Second. [33:10] >> All in favor? [33:11] >> I passed and carried. [33:13] >> Resolution number 440 approve warrants [33:15] as listed. Number four guarantees. [33:17] Number five and six general fund. Number [33:18] seven general fund warrant. And number [33:20] eight capital fund. [33:22] >> Motion to approve. [33:23] >> Second. [33:23] >> All in favor? [33:24] >> Pass and carried. Resolution number 441, [33:28] approve budget transfer schedule number [33:29] 11, reference number 12, dated September [33:32] of 2026. Motion to [33:33] >> approve. [33:34] >> Second. [33:35] >> All in favor? Past and carried. [33:38] >> Resolution number 442, approve minutes [33:40] from the board of trustees meeting held [33:41] on July 31st, 2026. Motion approve. [33:45] >> Second. [33:45] >> All in favor? [33:46] >> Passed and carried. [33:48] >> Number 443, approve departmental [33:50] reports. [33:51] >> To approve. [33:52] >> Second. [33:52] >> All in favor? [33:54] >> Passed and carried. Number 444. Resolve [33:56] the fiscal year 2027 village budget is [33:58] hereby amended to increase estimated [34:00] revenues and appropriations from the [34:02] assigned unappropriated fund balance in [34:03] the amount of $127,445 [34:07] for expenditures related to installation [34:09] of curb and sidewalks. [34:10] >> Motion to approve. [34:11] >> Second. [34:12] >> All in favor? [34:13] >> Passed and carried. [34:14] >> Number 445. resolved. The fiscal year [34:16] 2027 village budget is hereby amended to [34:18] increase estimated revenues and [34:20] appropriations from the assigned [34:21] unappropriated fund balance in the [34:23] amount of $26,951 [34:25] for expenditures related to office [34:27] equipment. [34:28] >> Motion to approve. [34:29] >> Second. [34:29] >> All in favor? [34:30] >> Pass and carried. [34:31] >> Number 446. Resolve. The fiscal year [34:34] 2027 village budget is hereby amended to [34:36] increase estimated revenues and [34:37] appropriations from the assigned [34:39] unappropriated fund balance in the [34:41] amount of $173,2704 [34:46] expenditures related to the town pond. [34:48] >> Motion to approve. [34:49] >> Second. [34:49] >> All in favor? [34:50] >> Past and carried. [34:52] >> Number 447, approve authorization to [34:54] close Chase bank account ending in 1867. [34:57] account has had no activity for an [34:59] extended period of time and there is no [35:01] further operational or financial need to [35:03] maintain this account. [35:05] >> Motion to approve. [35:06] >> Second. [35:06] >> All in favor? [35:07] >> Pass and carry. [35:08] >> Number 448. Approve the $2,155.31 [35:13] refund to Corore Logic Incorporated [35:15] doing business as to Kotality for 46 [35:18] Milh Hill Lane concerning reimbursement [35:20] of erroneous real estate taxes paid. [35:23] >> Approved. [35:23] >> Second. [35:24] >> All in favor? I pass. [35:27] Number 449 accept the $40,31325 [35:31] donation from Ben Kpinsky Builder for [35:33] the construction of the fire department [35:35] antique barn located at two gingerbread [35:37] lane extension. [35:38] >> Motion to approve. [35:39] >> Second. [35:40] >> All in favor? [35:41] >> Passed and carried. [35:43] Resolution number 450 approved the [35:45] three-year proposal from Firefly [35:47] Administration Incorporated in the [35:49] amount of $10,250 [35:51] plus processing fees to provide [35:54] actuarial and administration services [35:56] for the fire department length of [35:58] service award program LOAP. [36:00] >> Motion to approve. [36:01] >> Second. [36:02] >> All in favor? [36:02] >> I passed and carried. Number 451, [36:05] approve the renewal agreement with [36:06] Auctions International Incorporated for [36:09] the online auction of vehicles, [36:10] machinery, miscellaneous equipment, and [36:12] surplus assets. [36:13] >> Motion to approve. [36:14] >> Second. [36:14] >> All in favor? [36:15] >> Pass and carried. [36:16] >> Number 452, deem surplus and approve the [36:19] disposal sale of one Pelican battery [36:21] powered remote area lighting system. [36:23] >> Motion to approve. [36:24] >> Second. [36:25] >> All in favor? Pass and carried. [36:27] >> Number 453, deem surplus and approve the [36:30] disposal public auction sale of two [36:32] Kaioera printers. One brother printer, [36:35] nine desktop printers, four scanners, [36:37] and one fax machine from Village Hall in [36:39] the Department of Public Works. [36:40] >> Motion to approve. [36:41] >> Second. [36:41] >> All in favor? [36:42] >> Past and carried. [36:44] >> Number 454 deemed surplus and of no [36:46] value and approve the sale disposal of [36:48] one impound vehicle 2011 Subaru Tribeca. [36:51] >> Motion approve. [36:52] >> Second. [36:52] >> All in favor? Pass and carry. [36:54] >> Number 455. Deem surplus and of no value [36:57] and approve the sale disposal of the [36:58] listed computer equipment as requested [37:00] by police chief Jeffrey Ericen. Motion [37:02] to approve. [37:03] >> Second. [37:04] >> Passing. [laughter] [37:05] >> All in favor? [37:06] >> I. [37:07] >> Past and carry. [37:08] >> Number 456. Deem surplus and of no value [37:11] and approve the sale disposal of the [37:12] equipment listed as requested in DPW [37:14] Superintendent David Collins memo dated [37:16] September 14th, 2026. [37:18] >> Motion to approve. [37:19] >> Second. [37:19] >> All in favor? Passed and carried. [37:22] >> Resolution number 457 approve the [37:24] $4,213.68 [37:26] quote from Lincoln IT for Heric Park [37:28] firewall and switch. Motion to approve. [37:30] >> Second. [37:31] >> All in favor? Pass and carry. [37:33] >> Resolution number 458 approve the [37:35] $12,900 quote from Davy Resource Group [37:38] for additional historic tree inventory [37:40] in the villages rightway to be paid from [37:41] the assigned unappropriated fund [37:43] balance. Motion [37:44] >> to approve. [37:44] >> Second. [37:45] >> All in favor? [37:46] >> I passed and carried. [37:47] >> Number 459. Approve the $13,995 [37:51] quote from Brentwood Door Company for [37:52] Alpine Garage Door and Hoist Motor at [37:55] the Department of Public Works, 172 [37:57] Aabonic Road to be paid from the [37:59] assigned and appropriated fund balance. [38:00] >> Motion to approve. Second. [38:02] >> All in favor? [38:03] >> Passed and carried. [38:04] >> Number 460, approve the quote from [38:06] Sterile Coney USA incorporated for one [38:09] Gronovore 1800 ATV lift for central [38:11] garage at no cost trade-in credit from [38:13] current truck lifts. [38:15] >> Approve. [38:16] >> Second. [38:16] >> All in favor? [38:17] >> I passed and carried. [38:19] >> Number 461, approve the annual for [38:21] maintenance and service agreement with [38:23] Motorola for headquarters base station [38:25] backup consoles in the amount of [38:27] $350,171.58. [38:30] Motion to approve. [38:31] >> Second. [38:32] >> All in favor? [38:33] >> Pass and carry. [38:34] >> Number 462, approve the increase in [38:36] part-time laborer truck operator Hector [38:39] Ferris in to an hourly rate of $30 [38:42] effective retroactively to August 1st, [38:44] 2026. [38:45] >> To approve [38:46] >> second. [38:46] >> All in favor? [38:48] >> I passed and carried. [38:49] >> Resolution number 463 approve the listed [38:52] paramedics EMTBs to work during the off [38:55] season as specified by Suffach County [38:57] Civil Service. [38:58] >> Motion to approve. [38:59] >> Second. All in favor? [39:01] >> Passed and carried. [39:02] >> Number 464, approve Nicholas Zero's [39:05] resignation as a member of the [39:06] Department of Emergency Medical Service, [39:08] EMS, effective retroactively to [39:11] September 13th, 2026. [39:13] >> Motion to approve. [39:14] >> Second. [39:14] >> All in favor? [39:15] >> Pass [clears throat] and carry. [39:16] Resolution number 465 approve the museum [39:19] tour guides John Stillwell at $22 an [39:22] hour and Francine Hanford at $20 an hour [39:24] to work during win the winter months on [39:26] a call-in basis at their current rate of [39:28] pay effective September 22nd 2026. [39:32] >> Motion to approve. [39:32] >> Second. [39:34] >> All in favor? [39:35] >> Past and carried. [39:36] >> Number 466. approved traffic control [39:39] specialist Carla Morales, civil service [39:41] position to be changed to crossing guard [39:43] at the hourly rate of $25 effective [39:46] retroactively to September 15th, 2026. [39:49] >> Motion to approve. [39:50] >> Second. [39:50] >> All in favor? [39:51] >> I passed and carried. [39:53] >> Number 467. Approved the part-time [39:55] police officer Jason Natusi and [39:57] part-time constable Drew Smith to work [39:59] during the winter months for recall [40:01] assignments at a rate of $34 an hour, [40:04] maximum of 20 hours per week. [40:06] >> Your approve. Second. [40:07] >> All in favor? [40:08] >> Pass and carry. [40:10] >> Number 468. Approve the listed traffic [40:12] control specialists and traffic control [40:14] officers to work during the winter [40:15] months for recall assignments maximum of [40:18] 20 hours a week. [40:20] >> Motion to approve. [40:21] >> Second. [40:21] >> All in favor? Passed and carried. [40:24] >> Number 469. approved the enrollment of [40:26] two police officers to attend the [40:27] commercial motor vehicle enforcement [40:29] training held September 27th through the [40:31] 30th, 2026 in Albany, New York at a cost [40:34] of approximately $400 plus travel [40:36] expenses and reasonable meals. [40:38] >> Motion approve. [40:39] >> Second. [40:39] >> All in favor? Past and carried. [40:42] >> Resolution number 470 approve the [40:44] $40,4553 [40:46] payout to Kenneth Cullum for accumulated [40:48] time to be paid September 30th, 2026 [40:51] from the employee benefit leave reserve [40:53] fund. Motion to approve. [40:54] >> Second. [40:55] >> All in favor? [40:56] >> Pass and carry. [40:58] >> Resolution number 471 approved the [41:00] $158,31948 [41:04] payout to Matthew Kachinos for [41:05] accumulated time to be paid on September [41:08] 30th, 2026 from the employee benefit [41:10] leave reserve fund. [41:12] >> Motion to approve. [41:13] >> Second. [41:13] >> All in favor? [41:14] >> Passed and carried. Resolution 472 [41:18] approve the agreement with Greenman [41:19] Peterson Incorporated for traffic signal [41:21] installation consultation services not [41:24] to exceed a maximum of $10,000 per year. [41:26] >> Motion to approve. [41:27] >> Second. [41:28] >> All in favor? [41:29] >> Pass and carry. [41:30] >> Number 473. Approve the list of special [41:33] events for the winter season that [41:34] require traffic control officers. [41:37] >> Motion to approve. [41:38] >> Second. [41:38] >> All in favor? Pass and carried. [41:40] Resolution number 474, notice to biders [41:43] for walkways and stairs at C Sea Spray [41:46] Cottages with bid specifications [41:48] available on September 23rd, 2026 and [41:51] bid opening to be held on Tuesday, [41:53] October 13th at 2 p.m. at Village Hall. [41:56] >> Motion to approve. [41:57] >> Second. [41:57] >> All in favor? [41:58] >> Passed and carried. [42:00] Number 475, notice to biders for [42:02] improvement to parking areas and new [42:04] lighting at Sea Spray Cottages with bid [42:06] specifications available on September [42:08] 23rd, 2026 and bid opening to be [42:11] Tuesday, October 13th at 2 p.m. at [42:13] Village Hall. [42:14] >> Motion to approve. [42:15] >> Second. [42:16] >> All in favor? [42:17] >> Passed and carried. Number 476 notice to [42:20] biders for exterior paint, new decking, [42:22] and outdoor showers at Case Gray [42:24] Cottages with bid specifications [42:26] available on September 23rd, 2026, and [42:28] bid opening to be Tuesday, October 13th [42:30] at 2 p.m. at Village Hall. [42:32] >> Should you approve? [42:33] >> Second. [42:33] >> All in favor? [42:35] >> Pass and carry. [42:36] >> Number 477, approve rejection of the [42:38] public works traffic and crosswalk [42:40] signal maintenance soul bid received [42:42] with respect to the bid opening held on [42:44] July 7th, 2026. Motion [42:46] >> approve. [42:46] >> Second. All in favor? [42:48] >> Passed and carried. [42:50] >> Number 478, notice to biders for the [42:52] traffic and crosswalk signal maintenance [42:54] public works contract with bid documents [42:56] available September 18th, 2026. Bid [42:59] opening to be Tuesday, October 12th, [43:01] 2026 at 2 p.m. at Village Hall. [43:04] >> Motion to approve. [43:04] >> Second. [43:05] >> All in favor? I. Past and carried. [43:08] Resolution number 479 approved the [43:10] $4,118 quote from Precision Safe [43:13] Sidewalks for Water Intrusion [43:14] Remediation at two gingerbread lane [43:16] extension. [43:17] >> Motion to approve. [43:18] >> Second. [43:19] >> All in favor? Passed and carried. [43:21] >> Resolution number 480 approve the [43:23] $40,000 quote from precision safe [43:25] sidewalks for trip hazard remediation on [43:27] various village streets as listed in DPW [43:30] Superintendent Dave Collins September [43:32] 17th, 2026 memo. [43:34] >> Motion approved. Second. [43:35] >> All in favor? Testing carried [43:38] >> number 481. Approve the request to enter [43:40] into a paving agreement with National [43:42] Grid receiving payment of $38,20 [43:45] for work on Gold Street, New Town Lane, [43:47] and Cheryl Road. [43:48] >> Motion to approve. [43:49] >> Second. [43:49] >> All in favor? [43:50] >> Passed and carried. [43:52] >> Resolution number 482 approved the [43:55] $17,158 [43:57] quote from Whitmore for two culde-sac [43:58] tree installations at Egypt Close to be [44:01] paid from the assigned unappropriated [44:02] fund balance. [44:03] >> You approve. [44:04] >> Second. [44:04] >> All in favor? I passed in carried [44:07] >> number 483. Approve the $8,68 quote from [44:11] Whit Morris for one culde-sac tree [44:12] installation on Warden Lane to be paid [44:14] from the assigned unappropriated fund [44:16] balance. [44:17] >> Motion to approve. [44:18] >> Second. [44:18] >> All in favor? [44:19] >> I passed and carried. [44:20] >> Number 484 approved the $1,875 [44:24] quote from Lenv Bonia for Belgium block [44:26] tree surrounds and Egypt close and [44:28] Bordon Lane to be paid from the assigned [44:30] and appropriated fund balance. Motion [44:32] >> approve. Second. All [44:33] >> in favor? I passed and carried. [44:35] Resolution number 485, approve [44:37] employment of postseason beach staff as [44:39] listed in Donnie McGovern's September [44:41] 13, 2026 memo effective September 22nd, [44:44] 2026. [44:45] >> Approve. [44:46] >> Second. [44:46] >> All in favor? Pass and carry. [44:49] >> Number 486. Approve the employment of [44:51] Nicholas Tani as a part-time police [44:54] officer at the rate of $34 per hour [44:57] effective September 19th, 2026 and [44:59] placed on immediate leave of absence [45:01] while attending the Suffach County [45:02] Police Academy. There will be no cost to [45:04] the village until he's completed [45:05] part-time academy. [45:07] >> Motion to approve. [45:08] >> Second. [45:08] >> All in favor? [45:10] >> Pass and carried. [45:11] >> Number 487 accept new fire department [45:13] members Tyler Van Slike and Melissa [45:15] Flores engine company number four and [45:18] Howard Gold Fire Police number six. [45:21] >> Motion approve. [45:22] >> Second. [45:22] >> All in favor? [45:24] >> Passed and carried. [45:26] Number 488 approved the bid received [45:27] from Ben Cropensy Build builder for [45:29] Sallyport repairs at the police [45:31] department in the emergency services [45:33] building one Cedar Street in the amount [45:34] of $148,55.92 [45:38] to be paid from the capital reserve fund [45:40] as permissive referendum. [45:42] >> Motion to approve. [45:43] >> Second. [45:43] >> All in favor? [45:45] >> Pass and carry [45:46] >> number 489. and approve the 2-year [45:48] public works bid received from Buckley's [45:50] Flower Farm in the amount of $8,600 to [45:53] supply for hanging baskets. Motion [45:56] >> approved. [45:56] >> Second. [45:57] >> All in favor? [45:58] >> Past and carried. [45:59] >> Resolution number 490, notice of public [46:02] hearing to be held on October 16th, 2026 [46:05] at 11:00 a.m. at the Emergency Services [46:07] Building, One Cedar Street, East Hampton [46:09] for introductory number 8 of 2026, a [46:12] proposed local law amending Village. [46:14] Hampton code, chapter 267, vehicles and [46:17] traffic, article 1, section 2677, [46:20] parking time limited in designated [46:22] locations A40. [46:24] >> Motion approved. [46:24] >> Second. [46:25] >> All in favor? [46:26] >> Passed and carried. That concludes our [46:28] meeting for today. We are going I need a [46:31] motion to adjurnn and go into executive [46:33] session. [46:33] >> I make a motion to close the hearing. [46:35] >> Second. [46:36] >> All in favor? I. [46:38] >> Okay. Thank you very much everyone. [46:40] >> Thank you. [46:41] guys.