Patchogue village board approves agreements for waste management and EV charging station

The Patchogue Board of Trustees convened on May 12, 2025, to address several key agenda items, focusing on municipal agreements, infrastructure improvements, and personnel matters.

The meeting began with a request for approval to authorize the mayor to enter into an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Brookhaven for the transfer and disposal of recyclables and street sweepings. This agreement is crucial as the town will continue to accept street sweepings, which had previously been a concern due to the closure of a landfill. The board expressed confidence that other municipalities would likely pursue similar agreements.

Next, the board ratified a prior approval for a change order related to the EV charging station project, increasing the total contract amount to $5,332,302. This change order, amounting to $31,360, was necessary for the project's completion.

The trustees also approved a carryover of vacation benefits for an employee, allowing Emily Gaddy to transfer excess vacation time to the next anniversary year. Additionally, a contract with Verizon was authorized to monitor solar panel activity at the railroad station, with a budget not to exceed $15,000 annually. This contract is essential for ensuring rapid capacity shutdowns in compliance with state mandates.

Trustee Thorpe presented several proposals, including a request for professional land surveying services for a sewage treatment pump station at Lakeview Cemetery, which is part of a development project on West Main Street. The board discussed the cooperative nature of negotiations with the Episcopal Diocese regarding the land.

The meeting concluded with multiple motions related to the Business Improvement District (BID) Waverly Avenue project. The board approved a resolution supporting a grant application through the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Program, appointed itself as the lead agency for the application, and issued a negative declaration for the project under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA).

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to infrastructure development and inter-municipal cooperation, setting the stage for future improvements in Patchogue.