Town Board - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Town Board granted special approval for an Anthropology photoshoot and discussed daily rates and parking fees for a Netflix production, with further details to be finalized. The board also introduced an updated Wetlands Code and approved a sign request for the 'Whistle of Hope' event.

About this meeting

Government Body
Town Board
Meeting Type
Town Board
Location
Shelter Island, NY
Meeting Date
August 25, 2026

Transcript

58 sections

0:00Speaker 2

Is there anyone on Zoom who has something to say?

0:29 – 1:16Speaker 1

Can't you see anyone's hand? I'll go straight ahead. So today we have three film permits for discussion. The first is Anthropology Photoshoot A. So we have some updates on that. They will no longer use West Neck Preserve. They will still use 60pco but they will also use South Berry. So we don't need to think about using fake ice in Nature Preserve. I think it makes the application easy. The shooting has to start on 31st August. That's why we want to give it a special approval today. If everyone agrees with their proposed changes. Yes, it becomes very easy without it. I think this is fine. Polly, would you like to add anything?

1:19 – 1:51Speaker 2

No, I don't think so. It is still direct. You know that for the first two days, the number of people is less and in the last two days, it is a little more than 25 to 40. So there is only one thing that is made. We have prepared a parking plan. You know what is the arrangement of extra parking for the place of the house. And yes, that's it. which I think you guys have found, right? Talking about parking?

1:51Speaker 1

Yes, we have a parking plan. We will get everything there on Monday morning. Chief, did you want to say anything?

2:02 – 2:19Speaker 3

Yes, to identify Sarvajanik, we had visited the site. Police department and Rajmarg department representatives met with Holly so that the safe parking places could be confirmed and Sarvajanik or Apatkalin could not be hindered. So Holly, you are fully aware of all the suggestions.

2:20Speaker 1

Absolutely.

2:23 – 2:43Speaker 2

And yes, I just want to confirm that we have got the parking plan. And this shows us everything that we need to know. So I think we are fine here. If no one has any questions on the board, then I don't have any questions. Let's go to the next one. Okay, everything is fine. Holly, we will complete it later in the special session.

2:44 – 3:19Speaker 2

Thank you all. Thank you. Okay, the next special film, We Mean, is Netflix Avedan for Like Us. For Dainikdar and Parking Shulk, we have to determine the structure of the Shulk. For example, if we use the town parking lot, then what will be our Dainik Shulk? Avidan. Dainikdar is $200, but on the basis of the age and impact of the film, it depends on our understanding. So why don't we start working on Dainikdar? Dainikdar for filming.

3:21 – 3:35Speaker 1

So I know that we had previously discussed this because of the size of the production and the context of the town. I know that we had suggested about 5. Do you think this is right?

3:35 – 4:03Speaker 2

I thought about 5,000 every day. I know someone said 3,000 or 300. But in reality, the board member thinks they are right. One part of the thought is that we will have to stop the sea traffic for a day. So, during the season, this will be inconvenient for the public. What do you think? Oh yes.

4:05Speaker 4

You know, I was trying to find a middle ground. But I don't have any problem with Rs. 500,000.

4:10Speaker 4

I mean, this is a proposal. And a lot of people are coming.

4:15Speaker 4

To get a share in it.

4:17Speaker 1

I just want to make sure that you know. Okay.

4:22 – 4:42Speaker 2

So, we will set a daily rate of 5000 and then the parking will start. So, if... If they need to use it, then we have two town lots, one on the old highway and the other near Potato Ban. If we need to use them for parking, then a daily rate will be set for the use of the lot.

4:46 – 5:02Speaker 1

And I liked your sample, which you brought. Because first of all, it was very difficult for me to understand it. And I was thinking, what should we buy for daily parking? And then think about all those spots that are there. So that was right. And I was not understanding how to see it apart from this.

5:02 – 5:24Speaker 2

This is a great thought. I thought that if you are a foreigner, then we take $35 per day to park on the seashore. So let's assume, maybe base, vehicle, There will be about $700 in the lot. I thought that this would mean that in a way. Yes, it seems. Yes, it seems a lot.

5:32Speaker 1

Was there any other part of it? I know that we talked about it.

5:35Speaker 2

No, we already have a fixed barrier for the police station. Right?

5:38Speaker 1

That was the second thing. So, everything has been resolved. It has been resolved.

5:43Speaker 2

So, we are taking a Jemma Rashi now.

5:44Speaker 1

Just one Jemma Rashi and that goes against every law. And we will return the remaining Rashi which was not used. Very good.

5:51Speaker 2

And then there is also a Jemma Rashi like a clean Jemma. So, I thought that we will keep it as it is because it is usually returned. I hope so.

6:06 – 6:18Speaker 1

I'm not worried about that. I'm not worried about that. Yes, I don't think so. Clean it after yourself. Agreed. Agreed. I don't think anyone needs it. You guys take care of yourselves. Don't worry.

6:18 – 6:40Speaker 2

I think you're fine. I think these are the two fears that we had to decide today. For the rest, we have the first scene. Excellent. Yes, this is very good. So if we are comfortable with those things, then we will move on to the next. Very good. Yes. The next application is from Rory Hibbler and it's about making a film on Causeway.

6:41Speaker 2

And we have a change in date. So, the date has been changed to 25th September. Okay. And I say Rory and Anne, you are on the line.

6:51 – 7:19Speaker 1

I just want to confirm that 25th is your last date. Because I know that some dates have been changed. I know. I apologize for that. Yes, the 25th is the last date and we are still looking at the time of the morning. Um, I have decided the last time from 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. at 5 a.m. Um, and I know that PD and Highway gave their opinion and said that this is fine.

7:19 – 7:40Speaker 2

There is no problem or objection. Um, as long as the board changes the date, I think we are fine with this application. Yes, I have no problem with this. All right. Okay, then we will keep it open on Monday night. Very good. Thank you all very much.

7:43 – 8:39Speaker 2

Okay, our next topic. The whistle of hope is on Thursday and we have a request from the health and welfare committee to make a sign. I know it's been a while because the signs have already been made. But they didn't realize that they have to come and then we told them. So now they are sending us their request. Okay. Whistle of Hope, Asha ka Jagran, Recovery ki Shakti ka ek utsav hai. Humare paas kahi sthani vakta hai jo apni recovery yatra ke baare me baat karenge aur hume sikhaenge ki sansadhon ka upyog kaise karenge humare samdaye mein kaunse sansadhan hai aur Kelly Rivers bhi wahan logon ko NPM-MPM ka upyog karna sikhaenge. So this is a very beautiful program that has been going on every year for the last five years. Maybe even longer than that. So they want to sign a board there. The sign board has already been signed. So you have seen where they are. So we agree on the place of the sign board.

8:39Speaker 4

I would like to give such a consent. To tell the truth, getting the sign approval is actually a new thing.

8:47Speaker 1

I do not recommend them. I have followed the procedure and I think we will do better than next year.

8:54 – 9:06Speaker 2

This is also because a municipal committee is asking for permission, but we are just going to do it. This is good. If we agree with it, then we will give it permission.

9:06Speaker 4

This is a special program.

9:10 – 10:45Speaker 2

And then my last thing in the agenda of the regulatory office is the new update. Forgiveness, wetlands code, ardub, bhoomi, sahita. The Wetlands Code is available on our first updated Raftown website. This is a summary of the code. So, people will want to see it. This causeway closes special conditions for the district. Because when we did the analysis of the causeway district, we found that there is no construction-worthy plot there. So, for such a thing, it was not sensible to keep 10% of the code, on which nothing can be made. And the new rules are as strict as the rules of the Cozway district. So there was no point in repeating it. So we have removed the Cozway district from this. And now this is a code that applies to every district. There are some updated definitions. So people will see that there are new languages ​​for further innovation and reconstruction. So you will see that we have added new languages ​​such as event and because it is something that we use. So now there is an updated chart. So reading the Moon Wetlands chart was going to be very strange and delusional.

10:48 – 11:03Speaker 1

In which there were small codes, like the meaning of NA does not apply. But we fixed it. We tried to make it. It is very easy to read. Thank you very much. So when you see it, it tells you about the activities and then lists those things that you are not allowed to do in the wetland area.

11:07 – 12:55Speaker 2

These activities are very clear for those who need a wetlands permit, but they can be a part of the administrative wetlands permit, which we have added something new. So for those things, we have added the possibility of an administrative wetlands permit, which is not important or which is very small in wetlands. And in fact, it means that there is no need for an administrative permit for it. These are the kind of things that we are still looking at the 100-foot gap. This will go in front of the town board. We will add any necessary protective measures in the application and then it will move forward. So there are many things in it. For example, to remove Sanrachana from wetlands, its widwans is included. Anyway, we do not want to punish people for taking things out of wetlands. Just make sure that they have street fencing and that they are doing what is necessary to protect wetlands from run-off. So these types of things have been added to it. And then there is a list of activities for which wetlands permit is not required. So we hope that this will make it clear to people whether they need to apply for a wetlands permit or not. And then I am thinking what else is important. We have increased the wetland limit from 33 feet to 100 feet. So now this is 100 feet. And then if you are inside that 100 feet, then you will have to come for a wetland scope. This is a fundamental change. So I request everyone to watch it and we will include it in the agenda of the future so that it can be discussed. So this is a kind of introduction for everyone so that you can see it. It is available, take some time to read it and then we will come back and discuss it.

12:55Speaker 1

When will it be on our schedule?

12:58Speaker 2

I have to ask them when Andrew comes back. At least we can wait for you to come back.

13:07Speaker 1

I think this is fine. I don't think I am having a meeting. You are not, because I made the plan. You made it.

13:12Speaker 2

Yes, we did. So, is this the introduction of Ardra Bhoomi and is it something that we will work on in the near future?

13:21 – 13:36Speaker 1

Yes. Thank you for the work of you and all the other committees. This should be good, right? Okay. If we are fine with this, then I would like to conclude the work and would like to go to a special meeting to approve two proposals. I got support.

13:37Speaker 2

Do you want to read mine?

13:41 – 15:56Speaker 1

I will be happy to read it. Although Lee Productions has applied for a filming permit for Varnagic Filming on 31st August and 1st September, 2nd-3rd September, on the basis of Anthropologie Avedak and has got permission from the owner of Ukta Pariser, Overflow Parking and Pro Parking and Production Setup from the owner of Chhappan Ponik Avenue. Filming activities were allowed at different locations from 127 South Ferry Road's South Ferry Company. In production, there are less than 25 people on 21st August and 1st September, and on 2nd and 3rd September, between 7 a.m. and 7 a.m., there are about 40 people per day. While the Chief of Police and the Chief of State have submitted an application for the use of vehicle parking, public safety and municipal property. The application was discussed by the Town Board on 18th August and 25th August, 2026. On 21st August, 2026, the applicant met with representatives of the Police and the Chief of State on the site. Therefore, it is decided that Shelter Island Town's Town Board will approve the filming permit provided by Leigh Productions. Further, it is decided that before signing the filming permit, the Avedak Town Court and Shulk Anasuchi will provide all necessary permits to Shulk, Jamarashi and Anish Shulk. Further, it is decided that any vehicle standing on the banks of Peconic Avenue will be parked shoulder to shoulder in the direction of Yatayat and they will not interfere in the normal flow of Yatayat. And further, it is decided that at the end of the Bender Parkway town landing, in connection with filming activities, the use of any property owned by the municipality, the town board, the police department, the state department, and other Lagunagar officials under any condition, the property is authorized. Supported. Those who are on the side, the request has been completed. Because Nancy Greene has asked for permission from the Health and Welfare Committee to put a sign on all four sides of the lamp to promote the upcoming Rainy Vigil of Hope at 6 p.m. on August 27, 2026. And because the town board has. I just asked about parking in the highway barn lot. Will it be blocked?

16:23Speaker 2

I think you are talking about Saturday. I think it will be over by then. Is it at the end of September?

16:29Speaker 3

That's why I think it will be over. We will use that rule.

16:33 – 16:46Speaker 2

We can also use the part of that rule. But I believe that it will be over in September. I think so. And Ken was cleaning the last part of the lot for the voice. So that if he needs to leave something, he can stay there. James, I saw you just came.

16:53 – 18:08Speaker 3

Yes, I am happy that Councilman Dickson raised the topic of Netflix again and I can see that Rayyan is in his room. I just wanted to make sure that the board knows that tomorrow we have a meeting for a project in which I, Highway Superintendent Meg, you will be there, Shelby and Rayyan's team are involved. We will discuss some detailed details so that we can tell the public about the plans clearly when they will be on the Christian beach. So for the days of shooting, we can limit the sea level in one part and we should inform the public about it, right? And we will clarify it through the signs. So this is just an example, right? So if a road is closed, we will try to work on those details where the road can be closed for some time. So to discuss some of those work-related details, we will meet with the main people collectively and then report the board on that plan so that we are all united before we get the final proposal. My guess is that we still have some kind of conditionality. Am I misunderstanding this?

18:09Speaker 2

No, we are going to do all this on Monday. It's just a proposal that covers everything, but we are approving it.

18:17Speaker 3

But the board agrees that it will be moved forward with those details. Okay. So I don't want to waste my time on anything that you know. Yes, it will be approved.

18:27Speaker 1

We will do it completely on Monday with all the principles and other things.

18:30Speaker 3

We will fix those details before Monday and send you. Yes, that's absolutely right.

18:39 – 18:50Speaker 2

Thank you very much. I am concluding this special session. I am going back to work. And to discuss the work history of a labourer, I am promising to go back to work. Thank you.

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