City Council

Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees Meeting/Work Session Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTIONS 1. Appoint Confidential Secretary to the Mayor 2. Authorize Mayor to Sign Letter of Understanding 3. Authorize Police Officer and Sergeant to Attend Firearms Instructor Certification Training 4. Authorize Police Officer to Attend Drug Recognition Expert Training 5. Supporting the Regional Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Shared Services Project – Vacuum Truck 6. Supporting the Town of Southampton Regional Marine Operations Shared Services Project - Barge DISCUSSION TOPICS: • 145 Main Street Application • St. Patrick’s Day Parade Application • Beach Rules and Rates • Paid Parking – Parking Code Committee, Phase1/B1 Building Moratorium re: Parking/Flow Code • Electric Bikes and Scooter Code • Village Hall Police Entry and Electric Upgrade Quotes • EFC Loan Update • Beach Concession Bids • Striping Main Street – East of Beach Lane – Parking EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL  Village of Westhampton Beach Board of Trustees Meeting/Work Session Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 5 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESOLUTIONS: 1. Appoint Confidential Secretary to the Mayor RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby appoints Joann Cannon as Confidential Secretary to the Mayor at a bi-monthly salary of $2,208.34 effective January 22, 2026. 2. Authorize Mayor to Sign Letter of Understanding RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Mayor to sign the Letter of Understanding between the Village Board and the Confidential Secretary to the Mayor. 3. Authorize Police Officer and Sergeant to Attend Firearms Training RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes Sergeant Kirwin and Police Officer Bruno to attend Red Dot Optics Firearms Instructor Certification at the Westchester County Firearms Training Center from February 1 – February 7,2026 at a cost not to exceed $1,800 to be paid out of GL account A3120.415 Training, Conventions and Publication. 4. Authorize Police Officer to Attend Drug Recognition Expert Training RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees authorizes Police Officer Sweeney to attend the Field Certification Phase of the Drug Recognition Expert Training Course in Philadelphia, PA, from February 1 – February 7,2026 at a cost not to exceed $150.00 for gas and tolls to be paid out of GL account A3120.415 Training, Conventions and Publication. The Admissions fee, lodging and meal expenses to be paid by the NYS Governors Traffic Safety Council. 5. Supporting the Regional Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Shared Services Project - Vacuum Truck WHEREAS, the Town of Southampton has proposed a Regional Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Shared Services Project that would enable participating municipalities to jointly utilize a regional vacuum truck to support a regular and coordinated schedule of stormwater infrastructure maintenance; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is intended to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of stormwater system maintenance by reducing duplicative equipment purchases, improving maintenance frequency, and strengthening intermunicipal cooperation; and WHEREAS, the shared use of a regional vacuum truck would support maintenance activities including, but not limited to, the cleaning and maintenance of storm drains, catch basins, and hydrodynamic separators, thereby optimizing the performance of existing stormwater infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the project is expected to provide important environmental benefits by improving stormwater system function and reducing the discharge of pollutants to regional waterways; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southampton intends to submit an application for funding through the New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant Program to support the acquisition of the vacuum truck and the establishment of a formal shared-services framework among participating municipalities; and WHEREAS, the Village of Westhampton Beach recognizes the regional value of this initiative and the operational, fiscal, and environmental benefits that may result from participation in the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach hereby expresses its support for the Regional Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance Shared Services Project led by the Town of Southampton; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Westhampton Beach affirms its intent to participate in the project, subject to final terms and conditions, through the development and execution of an intermunicipal agreement or other appropriate shared-services arrangement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Westhampton Beach authorizes its designated officials to cooperate with the Town of Southampton and other participating municipalities in project planning, coordination, and implementation efforts related to the shared stormwater maintenance initiative; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted in support of the Town of Southampton’s application to the New York State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant Program and may be submitted as supporting documentation with that application. 6. Supporting the Town of Southampton Regional Marine Operations Shared Services Project - Barge WHEREAS, the Town of Southampton has proposed a Regional Marine Operations Shared Services Project involving the acquisition of a marine barge to be jointly utilized by participating municipalities for navigation safety, marine infrastructure work, and emergency response activities; and WHEREAS, the proposed project is intended to improve the efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of marine operations by reducing duplicative capital expenditures, limiting reliance on contracted services, and strengthening intermunicipal cooperation; and  WHEREAS, the proposed shared-services approach would allow participating municipalities to access a regional marine asset without the need for each municipality to independently purchase, operate, and maintain a marine barge; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southampton intends to submit an application for funding through the New York State Department of State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant Program to support the acquisition of the marine barge and the establishment of a formal shared-services framework among participating entities; and WHEREAS, the Town of Southampton recognizes the regional value of this initiative and the operational and fiscal benefits that may result from participation in the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westhampton Beach hereby expresses its support for the Regional Marine Operations Shared Services Project led by the Town of Southampton; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Southampton affirms its intent to participate in the project, subject to final terms and conditions, through the development and execution of an intermunicipal agreement or other appropriate shared-services arrangement; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village of Westhampton Beach authorizes its designated officials to cooperate with the Town of Southampton and other participating municipalities in project planning, coordination, and implementation efforts related to the shared marine operations initiative; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution is adopted in support of the Town of Southampton’s application to the New York State Local Government Efficiency (LGE) Grant Program and may be submitted as supporting documentation with that application. 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