Board approves claims, personnel actions and storm-related budget changes; schedules several public hearings
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Summary
At its March 5 meeting the East Hampton Town Board approved claims and warrants, multiple appointments and bids, amended a lease with Montauk Playhouse (noting an $8.25 million donation), approved a snow-removal budget modification totaling $500,000 from reserves and scheduled numerous public hearings including the Springs Park plan on April 2.
The East Hampton Town Board approved a block of resolutions on March 5 covering financial warrants, appointments, contract bids and budget adjustments.
The board approved resolution 2026-394 to accept claims and warrants (amounts read into the record for 2025 and 2026 payables) and a utility warrant (amounts as read aloud). During the consent block the board approved numerous procurement notices for bids (food service and kitchenware, mobile concessions and maintenance contracts), appointments (lifeguards and department hires), and payouts including a $39,860 payout for a former sanitation employee.
The board approved a budget modification to address storm-related snow-removal costs: it directed a budget officer to increase the revenue line for appropriate unreserved fund balance by $500,000 and increase expenditure lines for subcontractor snow removal by $400,000 and for snow-removal supplies by $410,000 (figures as read on the record). The supervisor said the town has requested state emergency assistance letters through the Suffolk County Supervisors Association and the East End Supervisors and Mayors Association.
The board also authorized an amendment to the lease with the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation, noting the foundation has donated nearly $8,250,000 toward renovation and cultural center construction, and approved a professional consulting contract (CHA Solutions) not to exceed $30,000 for zoning and plan review assistance.
Most consent items carried on voice vote with "Aye" recorded; few items drew extended discussion beyond clarification and scheduling. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session on personnel and litigation matters.
