Remarks by Amber Brach-Williams
127 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 6
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“It makes sense that we just need to have, um. If you have to buy off on it, they need to want to be able to use the highway guys instead of independent contractors. I know for 1 property, they have wanted to use an independent contractor because the family that donated the property requested that the person they had been using to maintain the property continue.”
Town Board · Oct 8, 2026
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“Yeah. And I mean, they can still like for the West Neck Preserve property, you know, bring in the consultant to advise this is the plan for stewardship, but then you execute on it.”
Town Board · Oct 8, 2026
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“Yes. Liz needs to step away and my stomach is bothering me. So I'm going to suggest that we just call it a day at this point.”
Town Board · Oct 8, 2026
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“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. Do we have any course comments?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Public comment on any resolutions that were not subject to a public hearing. Okay, and we'll dive right into resolutions.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“So moved. Second? Second. I forgot to mention that Benjamin, for medical reasons, is not here in person today, but because it is a medical exemption, he is allowed to vote on resolutions. So I just wanted to put that on record. So all in favor?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Whereas the Town Board recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property with the Town of Shelter Island. And whereas the Town of Shelter Island has prepared a multi hazard mitigation plan Hereby known as the Suffolk County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. Where is the Suffolk County 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies mitigation goals and actions to reduce or eliminate long term risk to people and property in Shelter Island from the impacts of future hazards and disasters. And whereas adoption by the Town Board…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“The next resolution was going to be site plan approval for Sylvester Manor Educational Farm. However, because Benjamin and Liz need to recuse themselves on this and abstain from voting, and Albert is not here today, we have to pull this resolution. We will, however, have a special meeting after our work session tomorrow so that hopefully Albert will be in attendance and we will be able to vote on this with the requisite number of board members allowed to vote. We will be skipping that resolution. Shelby will be issuing from the complex office an updated agenda for tomorrow that will…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Resolved that the supervisor or her designee is hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease agreement with Demeting House Lane Medical Practice, P.C. So moved. Second. All in favor?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Motion carried. Whereas Kate and Matthew Davidson have applied for a rebate from the Town of Shelter Island under Chapter 88 of the Shelter Island Town Code to install a low nitrogen sanitary system for property located at 9 West Thomas Street, Suffolk County Tax Map number 700 dash 15 dash 2 dash 26 South Island New York and whereas water quality improvement advisory board has reviewed the project and recommended a conditional rebate of up to $16,000 be awarded 12,000 for the base grant plus an additional $4,000 for the well replacement. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the town board…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Result of the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to expend the sum of $2,011 from the A12-2491 supervisor contract expense code to Williams Law Book Company to the accounting software support contract from 10-1-26 to 9-30-2027. So moved. Second. All in favor? Aye. Motion carried. Whereas the New York State Department of Taxation Finance has issued a notice of vendor collection credit to the Town of South Farm for the period ending August 31st, 2026 in the amount of $134.05. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Results that supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to deposit the sum of 22,755 dollars and 69 cents from high low shores association Inc to the highway miscellaneous revenue account. D82770A for the reimbursement of drainage work performed. So moved. Second.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Aye. Motion carried. Resolved with the following 2026 budget transfers is budget transfers hereby approved 5,645 dollars from the 902 5.800 employee benefits low sap to D a 51 42.150 transportation snow removal personnel services to transfer over budgeted low sap to under budgeted snow events. So moved 2nd all in favor.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Question carried resolve that 2026. General claims number 1616 through 1778 in the amount of 212,188 dollars and 94 cents. 2026 highway claims number 156 through 171 in the amount of 59,980 dollars and 42 cents. 2026 community preservation fund claim number 20 in the amount of 12 dollars and 90 cents are hereby approved for payment as audited and the supervisor and or any town board members hereby authorized and directed to sign the approval for payment of the same. So move. Second. All in favor?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Motion carried. All right, we will adjourn the regular part of the meeting and open up the first of the public hearings this evening.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“I don't see anyone here representing the applicant. We do have the WMAC report, which said the application is for my members noted that no gear is currently installed and discuss moving the proposed location closer to the owner's dock to avoid obstructing the channel. WMAC reviewed various coordinates and agreed to the new location 41 point zero five three five nine six degrees north and minus seventy two point three five five nine two nine degrees west. And it was approved six to zero. I'll open it up to the public for any comments or questions. Anyone on Zoom? Okay, there's any none. I'll…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“I have the WMAC report, which is the application is for the installation of a new dock and ramp in a private basin. WMAC discussed whether the property truly constitutes a private basin based on survey lines versus deeds. They determined that there is no difference in code requirements between private and public basins. Members confirmed that all the necessary documents and material lists have been provided. WMAC approved the application 501 with one member recusing himself from the vote. So they approved it. We'll open this up to either the applicant or the representative if you wish to…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Did the board have any questions? No, I did not. It's very straightforward. I did not have any questions on this either. Benjamin?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“I'll open it up to the public then. Any questions or comments? Anyone on Zoom?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“It's been a long time. If you would just state your name for the record for those who... Jerry Glash and Francesca Bang.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“if there's no public comments i'll make a motion to close the public hearings second all in favor Shall we move to the next one?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“The WMAC report, the applicant is requesting a modification to a pre-existing non-conforming dock in Deering Harbor proposing the replacement of two platforms with a seasonal ramp resulting in a 27% reduction, 68 square feet in coverage area. Some members questioned whether square footage is the correct metric under the current code, while others noted that it serves as effective mitigation for usage. Chairman Williamson noted that he appreciates the reduction in square footage. However, the applicable language in the code refers to linear feet. WMAC approved the application five to one with…”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Thank you. Did the board have any questions on this? No, this is another one that I thought was pretty straightforward and I didn't see any issues or complications with the modification.”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026
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“Any questions from the public? Anyone on Zoom? I'll make a motion to close the public hearing. Second. All in favor?”
Town Board · Sep 21, 2026