In a busy brief business meeting Wednesday, the Town Board set public hearings on proposals to extend the six-month large house moratorium, enact a new dock moratorium, and update the shellfish law.
The Town Board discussed a Sunset Beach dock proposal that — assuming it meets permit requirements — would place marine infrastructure for the private use of the hotel and its guests somewhere along public Crescent Beach.
At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Planning Board approved a resolution for the Dawson/Dimon wetlands permit, among other business.
As expected, the Planning Board on Tuesday granted a wetlands permit for an accessory structure for Chequit Avenue LLC over significant community opposition but provided few details about its decision-making.
At its business meeting Tuesday, the Town Board endorsed the Shelter Island Fire Department (SIFD) nonprofit incorporation. It also held public hearings and approved waterways permits.
The Water Advisory Committee (WAC) has asked Gardiner's Bay Country Club to consider installing a huge retention pond to support its summer irrigation needs (and maybe do some "social engineering").
Town Supervisor Gerry Siller's draft 2024 budget proposes an 11.82 percent tax levy increase at the start of lengthy discussions with the rest of the Town Board.
The Planning Board is poised to approve a wetlands permit for an accessory structure at 7 Chequit Avenue over numerous objections expressed by many who appeared during three lengthy public hearing sessions over the summer.
Assessor Judith Lechmanski explained possible changes to senior exemptions to the Town Board on Tuesday, and Alexandra Hakim, the recently hired part-time Town Social Worker, described mental health challenges she's encountering.
The consultants aiding the Comprehensive Plan Update provided a status report, including preliminary findings, goals, and recommendations.