Shoreham, NY

Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Village Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine administrative items, including minutes, financials, and several security deposit refunds. The most notable action is a resolution to approve a Mother Daughter Accessory Apartment application at 10 Overhill Road, subject to conditions. The board will also consider hiring a code officer, applying for a grant, and approving event rentals.

• Resolution to approve Mother Daughter Accessory Apartment at 10 Overhill Road (SCTM 207-05-10-8 & 9)
• Hiring Code Officer Richard Morel at $22 per hour
• Authorize Shoreham Village Court to apply for JCAP grant up to $30,000 for 2026/27
• Refund $1,000 security deposit to Thomas McManus for a Memorial on 8/6/26
• Rental of lower level by Jean Leiber for 8/29/26 for $650 with $1,000 deposit

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will vote on approving operating expenditures totaling $63,777.50, including payroll and unpaid bills. They will also consider renting village hall spaces for events, hiring event staff at $17/hour, refunding a security deposit, accepting a donated oak tree, and approving emergency tree cleanup work costing $4,800.

• Approve operating expenditures of $63,777.50
• Approve rental of upper level for memorial service at $800 with $1,000 deposit
• Approve rental of lower level for party at $650 with $1,000 deposit
• Hire Sonny Alessi as event staff at $17/hour
• Approve emergency tree cleanups by Sunburst Tree for $4,800

The Shoreham Board of Trustees approved $63,777.50 in operating expenditures, including payroll and unpaid bills, and a $4,800 emergency tree cleanup contract with Sunburst Tree following the July 4th storm. The board also approved facility rentals, a $1,000 security deposit refund, and accepted a donated white oak tree for America's 250th anniversary. Trustees reported on storm damage, CHIPS grant application, and building renovations.

• Approved June 10 BOT and Executive meeting minutes (3-0, two abstentions)
• Approved $63,777.50 in operating expenditures including payroll (5-0)
• Approved upper level rental for memorial service at $800 plus $1,000 deposit (4-0, one abstention)
• Approved lower level rental for party at $650 plus $1,000 deposit (5-0)
• Ratified hiring Sonny Alessi at $17/hour as event staff (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 security deposit refund to Russell Fabian (5-0)
• Accepted white oak tree donation from Sherry Neff and Brian Mahoney (5-0)
• Approved $4,800 emergency tree cleanup by Sunburst Tree (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Board of Trustees will approve the list of 2026‑27 village officials, authorize advance payment of utility and postage claims, and adopt new rules of procedure for regular, special, and executive sessions. It also adopts meeting schedules to satisfy the Open Meetings Law and designates July 14, 2027 for the next organizational meeting.

• Resolution 1: Appointment of 2026‑27 village officials (Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Clerk/Treasurer, etc.)
• Resolution 2: Advance approval of claims for public utility services, postage, freight and express charges
• Resolution 3: Adoption of general rules of procedure for Board meetings, including quorum and voting
• Resolution 4: Establishment of regular and work session meeting times to meet OML requirements
• Resolution 5: Designation of July 14, 2027 as the next village organizational meeting

The Board of Trustees conducted an organizational meeting to appoint village officials and committee members. The board also established rules of procedure for meetings, designated official bank depositories, and set the date for the next organizational meeting.

• Approved appointment of 2026-27 Village Officials and committee members (5-0)
• Authorized advance payment of claims for public utilities, postage, and freight
• Established meeting rules of procedure, including a quorum of three members
• Scheduled regular meetings for the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM
• Designated Dime Savings Bank and Chase Bank as official depositories
• Set the next organizational meeting for July 14, 2027

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Village Board will consider approving the 2026/27 tax rate of 4.1820, a reduction from the prior year's 4.324, along with the amended budget totaling $1,077,315.78. Other actions include a four-year refuse contract with Winters Brothers for $7,361 per month, the hiring of several seasonal staff, and a refund of a security deposit. The meeting also covers a presentation by the Village Historian in August and various committee reports.

• Tax rate set at 4.1820 (down from 4.324), with bond components and village tax of 2.9694 listed
• Refuse bid approved with Winters Brothers at $7,361/month for 4 years from 8/1/26 to 7/31/30
• Amended 2026-27 budget adopted with total revenue and expenses of $1,077,315.78
• Hiring of Shane Hall at $17/hour and multiple lifeguards for the 2026 season
• JCAP grant overage of up to $1,000 approved for painting lower-level bathroom and Court office

The Board of Trustees approved the 2026-27 tax rate at 4.1820 per $100 assessed value, along with a 4-year refuse contract with Winters Brothers at $7,361 per month. The board also approved the amended 2026-27 budget, several seasonal hires, and a JCAP grant overage for painting. Trustee farewells were noted but no substantive votes were taken on those remarks.

• Approved 2026-27 tax rate 4.1820 with refuse fee $437.29/household (4-0)
• Approved 4-year refuse contract with Winters Brothers at $7,361/month (4-0)
• Approved amended 2026-27 budget (4-0)
• Approved hiring Shane Hall at $17/hr (4-0)
• Approved JCAP grant overage up to $1,000 for painting bathrooms and court office (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 security deposit refund to Eileen Butler (4-0)
• Approved village building use for America 250 presentation on Aug 19 (4-0)
• Approved hiring of 4 lifeguards at $19-21/hr and 2 tennis instructors at $43/$21/hr (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met in executive session to discuss personnel issues and later adjourned without taking any action. All motions to open and close the session passed unanimously.

• Opened executive session 5-0
• Closed executive session 5-0
• No action taken after session

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the draft 2026/27 budget totaling $1,012,816 and hold a public hearing on a local law to override the state property tax cap. Other actions include hiring a code officer and head lifeguard, awarding a landscaping contract, and ruling on 15 property tax assessment grievances from residents.

• Approve draft 2026/27 budget of $1,012,816
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 1 of 2026 to override state tax cap
• Hire Monica Walker as Code Officer at $25/hr and Leslie Jablonski as Head Lifeguard at $24/hr
• Approve Longmeadow Landscaping contract for 2026 season
• Board of Assessors recommends accepting 3 grievances (Scher $815k, Kileen $755k) and denying 12 others

The Board of Trustees approved a local law to exceed the property tax levy limit, with a stipulation that the increase not exceed 5% of the previous fiscal year's budget. The board also approved the 2026/27 budget, emergency repairs to Village Hall railings, and the hiring of a code enforcement officer and head lifeguard.

• Approved Local Law overriding tax levy limit (5-0)
• Approved Draft 2026/27 Budget (5-0)
• Approved $3,000 emergency repairs for Village Hall deck railings (5-0)
• Approved hiring Monica Walker as Code Officer ($25/hr) (5-0)
• Approved hiring Leslie Jablonski as Head Lifeguard ($24/hr) (5-0)
• Approved refund of $2,000 rental fee to Ellin Kim (5-0)
• Approved use of lower-level for Northwell Health presentations (5-0)
• Approved Longmeadow Landscaping contract for 2026 season (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees met in executive session on April 28, 2026 to discuss personnel issues. The session lasted from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM, and no action was taken. The meeting was purely procedural with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Executive session held for personnel discussion; no action taken (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold executive and work session meetings to continue discussing the definition of a resident and issues related to residency and the use of municipal property. This is a discussion item on a draft agenda, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Further discussion on the definition of a resident and issues pertaining to residency and utilization of municipal property

The Board of Trustees held a special work session to discuss a proposed amenities policy governing beach, playground, and court access, and a new tree law. No formal decisions were made; a public hearing on amenities will be scheduled, and tree law discussion will continue. The only action taken was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Motion to close meeting approved unanimously (5-0)

Finance Committee

Village Hall Capital Improvements Committee

The Village Hall Capital Improvements Committee met to discuss critical building improvements, including deck railing repairs, ADA compliance, and a phased approach to structural upgrades. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the committee agreed to request funding from the Village Board and revisit after May 12.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; discussions only

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has no agenda available for this meeting. Only minutes are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed in the provided material.

• No agenda items provided; only document filenames listed without content

The Board of Trustees approved several expenditures including emergency railing repairs, a server upgrade, and invasive vine removal. They also updated lifeguard pay rates and approved multiple building use requests.

• Approved up to $10,000 for emergency repairs on railings (4-0)
• Approved $1,915 for Windows Server upgrade from 2019 to 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $2,730 invoice from Sunburst Tree for invasive vine removal (4-0)
• Approved lifeguard pay increase to $21/hr for new and $24/hr for lead lifeguards (4-0)
• Approved $55,405.87 in operating expenditures and payroll (4-0)
• Approved building use for Rachel Formisano ($800 fee) and Eileen Butler ($650 fee) (4-0)
• Approved TSVA use of lower-level building for beach cleanup (4-0)
• Tabled contract with Longmeadow Landscaping for 2026 season (4-0)

Village Hall Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committee reviewed the village building's condition and identified immediate needs such as steel column, deck, and railing replacements. Members agreed the 2022 engineering study should be updated with detailed sketches and material recommendations. JEG will work with Laura to draft a resolution requesting up to $40,000 from the Trustees for the updated engineering report. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Board of Trustees

The Board voted 4-0 to open an executive session at 6:31 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. Later, the Board voted 5-0 to close the executive session at 7:12 p.m. No other actions were taken.

• Approved opening executive session to discuss personnel issues (vote 4-0)
• Approved closing executive session at 7:12 p.m. (vote 5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees held a special work session on March 24, 2026. The mayor led a discussion on possible definitions of “residents,” which will continue at the next work session and include a public hearing. A motion to close the meeting at 9:05 pm was approved unanimously (5‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved motion to close meeting at 9:05 pm (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Board of Trustees will approve minutes from recent meetings, adopt the village financials, and accept a $2,206.71 JCAP grant payment. It will also approve three‑year contracts with Maccarone Plumbing and Sunburst Tree, a $5,000 estimate for reconditioning the Har Tru tennis court, and the return of the 2025/26 tax warrant with $135,466.51 in outstanding taxes. Additionally, the board will designate the Village Hall on Woodville Road as the polling place for the June 16, 2026 election and appoint four inspectors of elections with specified compensation.

• Accept JCAP Grant payment of $2,206.71
• Approve three‑year contracts (4/1/26‑3/31/29) with Maccarone Plumbing and Sunburst Tree
• Approve $5,000 estimate for Har Tru tennis court reconditioning
• Return 2025/26 Tax Warrant; total outstanding taxes $135,466.51
• Designate Village Hall, Woodville Road as polling place for June 16, 2026 election and appoint inspectors

The Board approved the prior meeting minutes and operating expenditures totaling $45,510.06. It accepted a $2,206.71 JCAP grant and approved service contracts for plumbing, tree maintenance, a building consultant, and a $5,000 tennis‑court reconditioning. The Board also approved the return of the 2025/26 Tax Warrant, noting $829,190.30 due and $40,906.23 in current unpaid taxes.

• Approved February 11, March 3, and March 3 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved operating expenditures of $45,510.06 (5-0)
• Accepted JCAP Grant payment of $2,206.71 (5-0)
• Approved Maccarone Plumbing contract (5-0)
• Approved Sunburst Tree contract (5-0)
• Approved Brad Hammond as building consultant at $100/hr (5-0)
• Approved Laurel Tennis court reconditioning estimate of $5,000 (5-0)
• Approved return of 2025/26 Tax Warrant (5-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the definition of a resident. The meeting will also cover issues regarding residency and the use of municipal property.

• Discussion on the definition of a resident
• Discussion on residency and utilization of municipal property

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the January meeting minutes and the village’s financial statements, authorizing $54,987.96 in operating expenditures. They also approved several short‑term building rentals and a $7,500 contract for Municipal Valuation Services assessment work. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. after a unanimous motion to close.

• Approved Jan 14, 2026 BOT minutes and related session minutes (4-0)
• Approved financials totaling $54,987.96 in operating expenditures (4-0)
• Approved Flannery family building use on Aug 22, 2026 for $500 (4-0)
• Approved Charis Meng and Gregory Killeen upper‑level rental on Oct 17, 2026 for $2,000 fee and $1,000 deposit (4-0)
• Approved Shoreham Country Club lower‑level use on Feb 22, 2026 for Board meeting (4-0)
• Approved Municipal Valuation Services 2026‑27 assessment contract for $7,500 (4-0)
• Approved motion to close the meeting at 7:51 p.m. (4-0)

Design Review Board

The Board reviewed the application from Doug & Lynn Stubbe for 125 Briarcliff Road. A motion to accept the design, plan, and materials as proposed was made and approved unanimously (3-0). The Board instructed the applicant to notify the DRB of any future changes to the materials or design. The meeting adjourned at 6 p.m.

• Approved design, plan, and materials for 125 Briarcliff Road (3-0)
• Directed applicant to inform DRB of any changes to materials or design

Board of Trustees

The Board voted 5‑0 to open an executive‑session meeting at 6:30 pm to discuss personnel issues. Later, the Board voted 4‑0 to close the executive session at 6:56 pm. No other actions were taken.

• Approved opening of executive session at 6:30 pm (5‑0)
• Approved closing of executive session at 6:56 pm (4‑0)

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Board of Trustees met on Jan 21, 2026 and discussed access to village amenities such as the beach and courts. Mayor Spier agreed to draft a proposal on amenity use for the next work session. The board then voted 4-0 to close the meeting at 8:30 pm.

• Closed meeting at 8:30 pm (vote 4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Shoreham Village Board of Trustees will vote on several resolutions, including appointing Edward Brickley as Climate Smart Community coordinator, approving a $1,124.55 electrical repair, and authorizing up to $15,000 for tree work near the playground and platform tennis courts. The board will also approve a schedule of building rentals for the Shoreham Community Club and other groups, and hear updates from trustees on building, technology, parks, and MS-4 stormwater issues.

• Approve $15,000 for Sunburst tree care and removal near playground and platform tennis courts
• Approve $1,124.55 quote from Overtime Electric for new main meter pan near platform tennis courts
• Appoint Edward Brickley as Climate Smart Community Committee coordinator
• Approve SCC building use for 2026 events with fees from $750 to $1,200
• Approve TSVA bi-monthly board meetings and Russell Fabian rental for June 20 at $2,000 plus $1,000 deposit

The Shoreham Board of Trustees approved $56,233.16 in operating expenditures, appointed Edward Brickley as Climate Smart Community coordinator, and ratified a $1,124.55 payment for a new meter pan. They also approved a schedule of Shoreham Community Club building rentals for 2026, a private rental, and up to $15,000 for tree work. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved December 10, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved $56,233.16 in operating expenditures (4-0)
• Appointed Edward Brickley as Climate Smart Community coordinator (4-0)
• Ratified $1,124.55 payment to Overtime Electric for meter pan (4-0)
• Approved 2026 Shoreham Community Club building rental schedule (4-0)
• Approved TSVA bi-monthly board meeting dates (4-0)
• Approved Russell Fabian building rental June 20 with $2,000 fee and $1,000 deposit (4-0)
• Approved up to $15,000 for Sunburst tree work (4-0)