City Council

Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE DISCUSSION TOPICS: 1. Special Exception Application – Friends of Westhampton Ambulance 2. Flupsy Sign – Moriches Bay Project 3. Special Exception Application – Men at Work Construction Corp. 4. Beach Rules and Rates 5. Use of Village Property – Water Rescue Team 6. Marina Rules and Rates 7. Use of Village Property – Town of Southampton 8. Use of Village Property – Chamber of Commerce 9. EV Upgrade and Location 10. Accept Donation 11. Amend September General Fund Warrant 12. Employee Agreement 13. NYMEP – Municipal Bulk Energy and Aggregation Program 14. WWII Memorial Update Executive Session - Contractual  Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTIONS: 1. Special Exception Application – Friends of Westhampton Beach Ambulance WHEREAS, by Special Exception Permit application dated August 28, 2024, the Friends of Westhampton Ambulance (the “Applicant”), requested a Special Exception Permit from the Board of Trustees pursuant to Section 197-30C (8.1) for an internally illuminated emergency services facility sign at the Applicant’s property located at 3 Hazelwood Avenue, Westhampton Beach, New York, SCTM 905-4-2-16.1; and WHEREAS, the Special Exception Permit application was subject to the requirements of Article VIII of the Code; and WHEREAS, Section 197-77 of Article VIII of the Code requires that the Board of Trustees refer the application to the Planning Board for its recommendations; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board considered the application at its November 14, 2024 meeting and determined the following: “The Board has no objection to the application, with the condition that the sign does not exceed the allowable square footage and height, and complies with the Village Code 197-30.(C) (8.1) (a-g).” and WHEREAS, the application complies with Code section 197-30C(8.1)(a-g); and WHEREAS, the application is a Type II action under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) pursuant to NYCRR Section 617.5(c)(9); and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the application was held before the Board of Trustees on November 7, and continued to November 20, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees considered the matters set forth in Section 197-80 of Article VIII of the Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED That Applicant’s request for a Special Exception Permit to install and construct an internally illuminated emergency facilities sign at Applicant’s property located at 3 Hazelwood Avenue, Westhampton Beach, New York, SCTM 905-4-2-16.1 is hereby approved subject to the following conditions: the illuminated portion of the sign shall be no greater than 63 inches in width and 50.4 inches in height, the total height of the structure shall not exceed 75.6 inches, and the total width of the structure shall not exceed 87 inches, all as shown on the application as “Option 1B: Classic Dual Pillar Monument”; the base, sides and top of the sign enclosure shall be surfaced in brick as shown on the application as “Option 1A: Classic Brick Enclosure (Rendered)”; Applicant shall comply with all other provisions set forth in Section 197-30C (8.1) subdivisions (a) through (e); and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 197-79 of Article VIII of the Code, the Board of Trustees determines: That the special exception use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of the adjacent properties or of properties in the surrounding area or impair the value thereof. That the special exception use will not prevent the orderly and reasonable use of permitted or legally established uses in the district wherein the proposed special exception use is to be located or of permitted or legally established uses in adjacent districts. That the safety, health, welfare, comfort, convenience or the order of the Village will not be adversely affected by the proposed special exception use and its location. That the special exception use will preserve and protect the environment and be in harmony with and promote the general purposes and intent of this chapter. 2. Refer Special Exception Permit Application RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby refers the matter of the Special Exception Permit Application submitted by Men at Work Construction Corp for the work proposed at 22 Old Riverhead Road to the Planning Board for their consideration. 3. Authorize Use of Village Property – Town of Southampton RESOLVED, that the Town of Southampton is hereby authorized to use the upstairs meeting room at Village Hall on December 2, 2024, from 6:00 p.m.– 8:00 p.m. for a meeting on the Westhampton Community Center. All fees will be waived. 4. Authorize Use of Village Property – The Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce RESOLVED, that the Greater Westhampton Chamber of Commerce is hereby authorized to use the Village Green on December 14, 2024, from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. for their Tree and Menorah Lighting.  5. Accept Donation RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby authorizes accepting with gratitude and appreciation, the $750 donation from George Vickers dedicated to the resurfacing of the Historical Society Parking Lot. 6. Amend September General Fund Warrant RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby amend the September 2024 General Fund warrant to read $886,985.15. 7. Employee Agreement RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ratifies an agreement with Employee # 001096 and authorizes the Mayor to execute same. Executive Session - Contractual