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Councilman Rothwell, do we have somebody here for invocation tonight? We do. We are welcome tonight to have Pastor George Dupree from the Living Water Church in Aqaba to lead us in our invocation this evening. Thank you very much, Pastor. Good to see you. Thank you very much for the invitation. We appreciate it. We appreciate it about the town council and our supervisor. And I want to just open with a word of prayer. Father, we thank you, Lord. For the opportunity to come tonight to have this town board meeting. We ask you, Lord, that you bless the work that's before our council, that you bless the work of the agenda that they have. Lord, that you bring blessing to our town, prosperity and health and peace into our community. We thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to be able to serve. And thank you for those that serve on our town board and our council and our supervisor. And we pray in your name. Amen. Amen. Thank you, Pastor. Thank you, Pastor. You're welcome. Okay. You're here for a special treat tonight. Because this happens to be the anniversary month of the forming of the town of Riverhead. And we are honored to have tonight here with us our town historian, Georgette Case. And she's going to help us reenact a little bit of how Riverhead became Riverhead. Hello. [transcription gap] I'm so excited. What are you doing? Hey, Greg. I'm here too. Oh, my gracious. Hello. Hello. I'm so happy to be here. Oh. Am I too late for the 100th anniversary celebration of the town of Riverhead? I hope not. I saw many homes and businesses. They were flying flags and banners to celebrate. And they're all over town. My grandmother was telling me she remembered when she was a little girl that the stage arrived in 1792 from our state capital in Kingston with the law creating the town of Riverhead. Am I in time to hear the reading? I'm so excited. [transcription gap] I hope so. Let's hear it.

town is so long that it is very inconvenient for them to attend town meetings and also to transact the other necessary businesses of said town and have prayed that the same may be divided into two towns. Therefore, be it enacted by the people of the state of New York represented in state and assembly that all part of the said town of Southhold lying to the west ward of the line beginning at the sound and running thence southerly to the bay separating the towns of Southampton and Southhold and which is the eastern boundary or side of a farm now in the tenure or occupation of William Albertson and is the reputed line of division between the parishes of Aki Bog and Matter Tuck shall from and after the first Monday of April next be erected into a distant and separate town. By the name of River Head two words and the first town meeting of the inhabitants of said town shall be held at the dwelling house of John Griffin at the River Head and the said town shall enjoy all rights privileges and immunities which are granted to other towns within the state by an act of the legislature passed the 7th of March 1788 entitled an act for dividing the counties of this state into two towns. By the same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same same of South Hold that have already arisen or shall arise before the first day in April next shall be assessed, levied, and paid in the same manner as if the act had not been passed. Thank you. And what do we do when we have a birthday? We sing. Let's all join together nice and loud and we sing happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Riverhead, happy birthday to you. Yay.

Thank you, Georgette. Thank you. You're welcome. Okay, next up we have a special proclamation tonight in lieu of Women's History Month and I turn to Councilwoman Merrifield. Yes. Thank you, Supervisor and the Board. Being this is Women's History Month, this is another great honor, not just the birthday of our town, but also we'd like to honor Suffolk County Legislature first district legislator, Catherine Stark, today for Women's History Month. And I'd like to thank her. Thank you. And I'd like to give you a proclamation if you come forward please and read it. We should all, yeah. Can't think of a more deserving honor? Thank you. For Women's History Month. Thank you. All right. Legislator Catherine L. Stark, whereas it is both fitting and proper the supervisor of the town of Riverhead, together with the entire town board, join together in honoring Catherine L. Stark in celebration of Women's History Month, which is a celebration of women's history. Thank you. [transcription gap] Thank you. [transcription gap] John C Stark came to South Pole in 1840 and lived there until 18 the 1860s since then Catherine's family's roots have grown and spread throughout East End Catherine is a proud mother of three grown children and two grandchildren and whereas Catherine embodies the spirit of public service which was instilled in her by her parents Patricia and Jim Stark for over three decades Catherine has dedicated herself to serving the Riverhead community through various public service and volunteer roles most notably serving as chief of staff for former Suffolk County legislators where she demonstrated exceptional leadership policy crafted and advocacy for her constituents across the South and North Forks abroad expertise in government operations and her unwavering commitment to her community have made a lasting impact on the lives of many residents in the Riverhead community. And now let it be known Catherine also volunteers her time as a member of the Riverhead Lions Club and has been liaison to the Suffolk County Department of Public Works for over 20 years working closely with mayors trustees supervisors council members and commissioners throughout the region and now therefore it is proclaimed I Timothy Hubbard supervisor of the town of Riverhead together with the entire town board and on behalf of the residents of the town of Riverhead and the town of Suffolk County are here to serve as the first members of the Riverhead do hereby recognize Women's History Month and congratulate legislator Catherine L Stark for her wealth of experience and inspiration and many achievements and for all women for enriching our nation beyond measure with their quest with their quiet strength and determination proclaimed the 18th of March 2025

and for all women who have been with us throughout the last 20 years. I'd love to say to start give you an honorary pin from the town of Riverhead. Thank you for all your service to our community. And being a trailblazer for women. Thank you. And I really appreciate this so much. I was happy to run last time with. I was. I was. I was so honored to have so many women in this room. I have so many women in this room. [transcription gap] And I know that he would be sitting, he's actually sitting up there with Joanne's dad. They're running in the sky, celebrating, and they're saying, look at our girls, look at our girls. So I'm very, very proud to be bestowed this honor, and I really appreciate it. Thank you so much. Thank you, sir.

He wants another picture, guys. Bob. Come back. All right. Do more pictures. Switch it.

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Who's that from? Very nice. Thank you.

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All right. Next up, we have some awards, a certificate of appreciations to the volunteers of the Rivet Anti-Litter Committee, and I would ask Councilwoman Waski to present those awards. Yes. First, I think, do we have a video available? Good. Show a little video about our spring clear up. Here's a clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear clear Meet us at Town Hall. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Together, let's make Riverhead look like the fabulous town it is. Supplies will be provided, and if you can't make it, you can still do your part by putting garbage in the right place and use the trash cans. Let's keep Riverhead clean. Register online at townofriverheadny.gov. So today we have a special treat, and we are joined by Keegan Bodenstein, who is going to be in a minute a recipient of one of the awards today. I'm going to ask for the Anti-Litter Committee to come on up.

We're going to start with Keegan. Turn around and wave to everybody. That was Keegan's voice on the video. Oh, very nice job. Very good.

And it was the second time that he did it for us, so we really appreciate that. Sure. Thank you. We're going to go and stand behind you. Okay. And stand. Right, we'll stand behind. Sure.

One, two, three. One, two, three. You're going to get more out? Yes, we are. Yeah, can we just do the three more all together and have them? Okay. The next person that we as a committee want to thank is Fred Marsland. Where did Fred go? He was here. He was here. He was here a little bit. He's helped us in the last two cleanups. We do a cleanup in the spring and the fall. And he brought his truck and loaded up all the bags and went all over town to pick up all the garbage. So we want to thank him too. He was here. He was here. Right? Okay. The next person or group that we want to say thank you to is the Riverhead Building Supply employees. I think Eric's here representing the company. They support us every cleanup. Really helpful to us. Thank you so much. Thank you. Here you go. Dr. Riverhead Building Supply.

The next person that we want to recognize is Courtney Blasel. She has created our flyer for the last five years. She does a phenomenal job. So that flyer is really helpful in getting people to sign up. So she couldn't make it tonight. But we'll get her. We'll get her certificate to her. And then we also have a certificate for Dean Zuley. He has volunteered for the last five years for every cleanup. So he's probably come to ten different cleanups. So thanks to everyone that's helped us with keeping Riverhead clean. Right? No litter.

Congratulations Zuley. Thank you everybody. Thank you.

So just to reiterate, our spring cleanup day, I'm so excited that we're talking about spring. It's kind of in the air. The weather's been up and down, but it's getting warmer and nicer and light out later. The spring cleanup is May 3rd here at Town Hall, 9 a.m. So we ask everybody to come on out and you can go on the website and sign up and register early so that you avoid standing in a line because we do get, we get a lot of participants. So it's a great day for everybody of all ages. So thank you very much. Excellent. Thank you, Joanne. Clerk Wooten, do we have any correspondence and reports? We did. We had a letter from Kevin Shea, which has actually mirrored what his Zoom was on the meeting, and a letter from Versha Gupta, both resolving around the Resolution 230, which dealt with the new... Code for Town Board Behavior or Town Board Meeting conduct. So they commented on that. That could be seen on the website. On the reports, I have the Riverhead IDA 2024 Annual Compliance Report filed. I have the Riverhead Building Department February Report at $468,109. I have the Riverhead Tax Receiver February Utility Report at $278,503.68. The Tax Receiver also filed their 2425 Collection Report at $101,740,906.62. And the Riverhead Town Clerk February Report of $12,668.10. That completes our reports and correspondence for this meeting. Thank you, Jim. Board, do we have any announcements we need to make? Yes, Supervisor, thank you. First, I'd just like to announce that on March 20th, the seniors age 55 and older, there is going to be a bowling social. That's going to be from 12 to 2 p.m. at the All-Star Bowling. Any seniors that are out there, just a nice place to gather and talk and meet new people and new friends. Again, March 20th from 12 to 2 p.m. That's run by the Park and Recreation Department. And also that there will be free skate nights. I know Ms. Clifford was asking for the dates. The other day, I had said them on the work session. I'll say them again. March 22nd, it's from Saturday. That's Saturday from 4.30 to 6 p.m. That's free skates for residents. And also, again, another ice skating free skate is March 30th on Sunday from 10.30 in the morning until noon. And there's also a third free skate available to all. This is all Riverhead residents. April 15th. From 11.30 to 1.30 p.m. Just letting everybody know, these are all free for the town residents. Thank you. Thank you, Supervisor. Thank you. Anybody else? This is a covered ice skate. This is the ice skating rink. The Peconic Ice Rink. Okay. We're going to move on to comments on resolutions. Anybody who has any comment on any resolution up tonight, please come on up to the microphone. State your name and where you're from. And we limit those. We're going to move on to three minutes per speaker. Good evening. Larry Oxman, the President of the Board of Directors of the Long Island Science Center, the owner of 111 East Main Street in Riverhead.

Larry, which resolution are you? Sure. Thank you. I think it's 263. It's, yes, 263. Okay. So thank you for asking. I'll pass this over to you. Thank you so much. I'll pass this over to you. Thank you so much. [transcription gap] when it comes to the Science Center it's actually filled with inaccuracies today I only found out about this resolution last night or yesterday afternoon so I've been scrambling to put everything together I had submitted a question I had submitted a letter to the building department with all sorts of documentation and request and answering information that they had asked for did you guys get it was March 6 I don't think you did so received it today yes so the building department or the or whoever it was sent for four entities they didn't pass it on to you that was a week ago more than a week ago so because I didn't think that you had it I that's what I gave you today so the inaccuracies range from that the structure according to the F F EA F is that the building is crumbling and about to fall down well I've provided you with the structural engineers report that says anything but that complete throughout the report it says that the structure is sound and the instant the various things that they had quoted they the building department or building inspector and fire marshal the engineer addressed that and it's non structural so so that's one two there's an important passage which talks about whether the building has sustained substantial damage or improvement somehow from the town's letter the building department's letter building apartments letter said if it didn't say it did the DEI whatever this impact statement says it does in order for you to have determined that you would have had to have done some calculations so I'd like to see this so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so so educates children and adults is no good. So being my time is up, I would urge you to not pass this resolution until you have the facts, because you do not have the facts. And basically, you know what it's coming down to? It's your choice. You want kids or do you want condos? You want a five-story condo building or do you want to have an educational facility for kids? Kids, condos. Your choice.

Thank you.

Hi. Cindy Clifford, Riverhead. This is also about 263. I'm concerned. I'm concerned about declaring a negative declaration. I believe the point of SECRA is not to stop projects, but to make sure that you have mitigated or minimized any conceivable problems that will result as a, that will result from these projects moving ahead. I want to point to the Gallo building, which had a negative declaration. I know most of you weren't, you know, in office when that was built. But it got the negative declaration, and instead of having the full review that most of you were in, you know, most likely would have pointed to the damage that the pile drivers could do, they threatened the structure of two historic buildings across the street. You remember that? And everybody was, you know, all up in arms. And that could have been, that could have been sidestepped. So it's concerning. You're again considering adopting another negative declaration for a project that's way larger than the Gallo building and goes beyond the scope of anything our downtown, our downtown has experienced yet. Resolution 263 also supersedes and supplies, supplements resolution 982, which was adopted in December. But there's no description of what those changes were and whether a full review was done, what additional potential impacts they have, had the other lead agencies been notified, does the project include additional residential units, and where are the unit numbers listed currently coming from? Because we still don't have a master developer as there's yet to be a qualified and eligible hearing. And as end of the day, I want to point out, you know, that the !

The conflicting reports on the building's condition should be, you know, you should be aware of those, with town officials saying it needed to be raised, while the report of Ralph Pacifico, a New York licensed professional engineer reports, the overall structural assessment of the building is that it is structurally sound. And that's a quote from his report. As the building department denied request for substantial improvements due to their determination of substantial damage, and now the property has been assessed, similarly to the hotel condo development, which begs the question, do we want more hotels on Main Street? Because we were led to believe the town square is supposed to benefit the residents, rather than just serve tourists. And if you're looking to attract tourists and to provide lots of reasons for families to come downtown, it seems a children's science center is a perfect fit. After all, look how well loved the aquarium is, and Scott's Point, another valuable family destination. And how about the millions we'll be spending on a place, a playground that won't attract many people in the winter? I just wonder what the problem is with the science center, and if you will reconsider that, because I feel like we don't need another apartment building as badly as we need something like that as another anchor downtown for kids. So, thank you very much. Thank you, Cindy. Do we have anybody else from the audience who would like to come up and comment on any resolution?

I'm going to give this hat off.

Mark Woolley, County Riverhead, resident. I support the recommendation of the City of ! I support exactly what Cindy was just saying about the neck deck, because you can doesn't always mean that you have to, or that you should. Following secret is probably the most important challenge that you have before you as a town board, something that can't be ignored, especially with projects, the scope and size of what you're looking at with downtown. More importantly, though, here tonight, because of the plan that's out there to go ahead and take sweezies. Because that's why I know that building. I know there's sweezies. Today, I was really proud to be here by a bit of a tugging at my sleeve by my dear departed mother, Victoria. She loved sweezies. She would drive down to sweezies and shop there for her family. She would meet her friends there. It was always a day to be there. She knew it inside out. She knew where to find the gifts, the trinkets for her children, her grandchildren, even her great grandchildren. For both birthdays and Christmas, you talk about historic buildings in this town, maybe it's time to look at the Sweezy Building. Send back in real experts, take another look at what's there. It's easy if you're from up island or even further west to make decisions about a building like Sweezy's when you're really not from here. Long Island Science Center is a project that was applauded and lauded by just about everybody when it was laid on the table. I know because I represented a former member of Congress when it came out and I was there when the press conference was held back in February of 21 and all the state and county and the electeds came out and said what a great job this is going to be and what it's going to do as far as for the town tying in with the aquarium and bringing people downtown. We have other important events. We have other buildings in this town just as well. We look at the Suffolk Theater, we brought that back. We also have the one on Peconic, the Vale Levitt, which I grew up as a kid and hopefully we're going to keep that and we won't tear that one down. We have others just as well and Sweezy's fits that bill. But more importantly, we're talking about science and we're talking about a science center for kids and for adults alike to be enjoyed for the future and for the present. Enjoy. Enjoy.

! In 1962 in September, President Kennedy in his speech at Rice University said these words, we choose to go to the moon and do the other things, not because they're easy but because they are hard. We have an opportunity here to do the other things. Hopefully you'll take a second look, maybe even a third look at this. And not bring down Sweezy's and make it a part of town as it has been for decades. Thank you. [transcription gap] We have anybody else from the audience who would like to come up and comment? We have one online. Okay. [transcription gap] Great. [transcription gap] Great. [transcription gap] Ron, you're up.

Nobody online? Someone's there, but he's not talking. He's not coming on. Do we know who it is? R-D-G? R-D-G. Do they know they're muted? Yes. Yeah.

Here we go.

Can you hear us?

Ron, we can't hear you.

Ron, we can't hear you. If you can hear us...

I'm sorry, can you hear me? We can now. Great. I would like to address Resolution 2025-2063 regarding negative declaration regarding Riverhead's downtown revitalization projects. I'd like to reiterate my continuing objection to any projects which the town has proceeded with an unvetted master developer with no evidence of his financial ability to consummate any transaction. In fact, I would say that any backdoor, backroom negotiations by the CDA director and other members of Riverhead's team, staff, would be a nullity. I would also suggest that what is quite clear is these projects, as depicted in the materials available online, have nothing to do with a town square. They are instead a private boutique hotel project for condominiums. And I would suggest that you need to start anew. Just like you started anew with the failed railroad development project. And bring in a proper master developer whose qualifications are duly vetted instead of one of your friends and family network political donors. Thank you. Thank you. Anybody else online? Okay. Not seeing anybody. We will move on. Resolutions. Clerk Wooten, would you mind reading the resolution? First resolution is resolution 242. Highway Department budget transfer. So moved. Second. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 243. Capital Project 12503, Wading River Highway Building. Fund balance transfer. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 244. Authorizes transfer of fixed assets. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 245. Public interest order approving a capital improvement for the proposed electric upgrades at plant number 7, Riverhead Waterway. Yes. Yes. Water District Project number 16. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 246. Authorizes employee attendance at fire investigator class. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 247. Authorizes attendance at seminars. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 248. Ratifies the amendment of a portion of resolution 2025-17 adopted on January 7, 2025 to correct the rate of a call in rec aid. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 249. Ratifies an exception. The resignation of a part-time police officer. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Good luck, John. Merrifield. Yes. I'll miss you talking to Mets. Good luck. Kern. Yes. Good luck, John. Rockwell. Yes. Good luck. Thank you. Hubbard. Ditto. Good luck, John. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 250. Adopts a local law to amend Chapter 229 of the Riverhead Town Code titled, Excavation and Grading. Section 9. There are fees. So moved. Second. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 251. This is for you, Jim. Sets fees for yard sales, attic sales, garage sales, and auction sales. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Thank you. Resolution 254. Waski. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Thank you. Second. américano. adopted. Resolution 253. Sets animal fees. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Thank you. Resolution 254. Authorizes the supervisor to execute agreement with Rainer Group for Highway Building Project. So moved. Second. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 255. Authorizes the supervisor to execute a license agreement with Suffolk County Council of Boy Scouts of America to utilize runway at EpCal. Have funds. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Andrew's Top Gun Run is a great event. Please join us. Absolutely yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 255. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 257. Authorizes the supervisor to execute an addendum to an agreement with VHB Engineering Surveying Landscape Architecture and Geology PC. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 258. Authorizes the supervisor to execute an agreement with River head lacrosse club inc. Referee umpire services for Town of River head police athletic League Girls' Grade K-8 lacrosse program for 2025 calendar year so moved. Second. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. abges. Subtitles by Subtitle

Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 259. Authorizes the supervisor to sign engagement letter of Whitman or Whiteman Osterman and Hanna LLP to act as special counsel regarding tax certatory and related real property tax assessment matters. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 260. Authorizes the chief of police to execute a student intern agreement. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 261. Ratifies the police department's application for grant from New York State Homeland Security Program. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 262. Ratifies the settlement of legal action against Riverhead New York Properties LLC. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 263. Assumes lead agency and issues negative declaration pursuant to SECRA for Town of Riverhead downtown revitalization projects. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 264. Grants chapter 229, excavation exportation permit for Fisher Organization LLC 836 East Main Street, Riverhead, New York, Suffolk County tax number 600-127-6-07.1. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 265. Authorizes town clerk to publish and post notice to bidders for dry hydrated lime, calcium hydroxide. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 266. Is there a motion to approve the resolution 266? Yes.

Extends bid not pro tonc for printing recreation brochure. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 267. Extends bid not pro tonc for traffic signal emergency repair and additional work as authorized. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 268. Extends bid not pro tonc for generator maintenance. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 269. Extends bid not pro tonc for Dow Flake Extra 83-87% calcium chloride or equal. So moved. Seconded. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 270. Extends additional bid for chemicals for a sewer district. So moved. Second. Vote please. Waskey. Yes. Merrifield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rothwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 271. You have 271. I only have 272. Thank you. Second. Awards bid for two-way radio service for highway department. So moved. Seconded. Thank you. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolutions adopted. Resolution 272. Awards bid for water service materials. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolutions adopted. Resolution 273. The bond resolution of the Town of Riverhead, New York adopted March 18, 2025, appropriating $2,350,000. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 274. Resolution granting the State of New York Authority to perform the adjustment for the owner and agreeing to maintain facilities adjusted via state-led contracts. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolutions adopted. Resolution 275. Approved special event chapter 255 application for slow food East End Earth Day celebration. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolutions adopted. Resolution 276. Approved special event chapter 255 application for Riverhead Rotary Charity Plant sale. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 277. Approved special event chapter 255 application for the American Cancer Society making strides against cancer of Eastern Long Island Walk. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolutions adopted. Resolution 278. Approved special event chapter 255 application for Chicken Kids LLC consignment event. So moved. Second. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Resolution 279. Pay as bills. So moved. Seconded. Vote, please. Waskey. Yes. Murrayfield. Yes. Kern. Yes. Rockwell. Yes. Hubbard. Yes. Resolution is adopted. Okay. That's all the resolutions for this evening. Now we're going to move on to open comments from the public. Do we have two coming off the floor? No. [transcription gap] Open comments from the public. Anybody wants to make a comment on any item, please come up to the microphone, state your name, and you have three minutes. Larry Oxman, Long Island Science Center. I'm disappointed with the vote. But that still doesn't mean that we can't work together. You know, we have the funds. We had the $1 million from Suffolk County to repair the building, to get it operative. And we have additional money from Empire State besides our own money. I wish that we could work together and make this a reality. I don't see why we couldn't. So I'm just, you know, I'm going to call away. So I'd love to come in and sit down for a work session and we could talk about what our plans are and see if that fits in with your plans. So how do I get on the work session schedule? You contact my office or myself. You have my number and we'll schedule you to come in. Excellent. Okay. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Larry. Adele Wallach, Riverhead. I would really sincerely hope that you would reevaluate your decision on 263 and the Science Center. Constant talk of child-friendly downtown. Walkable downtown. Scott's point in how wonderful it is as a family place to go. The Science Center gets massive amounts of people, schools, children. It's an educational thing that this town needs. And it's right downtown where the town square is going to be. There's going to be constant foot traffic. People coming and going. It's an educational advantage to downtown. And until you really get there, you're going to be in a very difficult situation. Until you really look at the paperwork, now you say you just got it today, okay. So look at it and reevaluate what you're doing. I really hope that you would do that because this is a good thing, not a bad thing. We don't need more apartments downtown. We do need things that will bring families and that really and truly are family-friendly places. And the Science Center is at a wonderful opportunity for that. So please take a back look and see if you could reconsider your decision on 263. Thank you. Thank you. We have one person online.

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the granting agency, which means that the entity providing the funding is obligated to give us the funding when the project is completed. Some of those projects will be completed sooner than others. Some of them have already been partially reimbursed, so it's really hard to answer this question like off the cuff. Male Speaker 1 So, as long as you're here, maybe you can answer another question. You have a very detailed set of plans for your downtown revitalization. Can you tell us the cost of this entire project? Female Speaker 1 I don't know what you're asking. What you're referring to is the entire project. It's very hard for me to answer that question the way you've asked it. Male Speaker 1 What I'm referring to is the project that you depicted in Resolution 2025-16. Female Speaker 1 I'm sorry. Male Speaker 1 I'm sorry. Male Speaker 1 So, in Resolution 2023-16, it's called Riverhead Downtown Revitalization Projects, prepared by your office. So, do you even have any estimate of what those costs would be? Female Speaker 1 Yes. We have them all. Male Speaker 1 What is it? Female Speaker 1 I don't have it with me, so I would have to get you that information. Male Speaker 1 Okay. Female Speaker 1 It's been estimated. Male Speaker 1 I'll let you read. Female Speaker 1 Just so you're aware, it's been estimated by through the DRI process. It's been estimated through our design processes. We have all of those. Female Speaker 1 All of those numbers, yes. Male Speaker 1 I wonder if you could supply me with that information. You have my email. I'd like to know what it is, and I'd like to know what percentage is covered by grants. Female Speaker 1 Maybe you can ask the question more specifically, because you're sort of going around a lot of different things. So, if you could identify exactly what it is you're looking for, we'd be happy to get it to you. Male Speaker 1 I'll be happy to do that. If you'd indulge me for another question, Mr. Supervisor, I'd appreciate it. I've read very carefully. Female Speaker 1 Okay. Male Speaker 1 I'm sorry. Male Speaker 1 I've read various reports regarding another project downtown, namely the G2D DeRosa project. It's the boarded-up building in downtown. It was supposed to be the gateway to Riverhead. And I've read various reports, primarily from Huntington News sources, as well as Riverhead Local regarding this developer. Female Speaker 1 Okay. Male Speaker 1 And I've read reports that this developer has been referred to by the FBI and the State Attorney General's Office in connection with potential criminal activity. I note that he has received multiple ID8 benefits. Male Speaker 1 Mr. Rayer, I'm going to ask you to step it up here a little bit and get to your point. Male Speaker 1 Yes. I'm extremely lenient with you. Male Speaker 1 I appreciate it. My question is, this alleged Ponzi scheme developer has received multiple benefits from the town, including ID8 benefits. Can you tell me what due diligence can you do in the future to prevent an alleged Ponzi scheme developer, allegedly under investigation by the FBI and the Attorney General, from doing business with our people? Male Speaker 1 Okay. Male Speaker 1 Thank you for your comments, Mr. Harari. Do we have anybody else online? Nobody? Anybody else from the audience? Okay. That ends our open comment session for tonight's town board meeting. We're now going to move on to the CDA meeting. Ms. Thomas, if you would mind coming up, make a motion to close the town board meeting and open up the CDA meeting. Male Speaker 1 So moved. seconded all in favor aye all opposed okay town board meeting is closed we are now in the CDA meeting I can tell it's a long one sorry we have no resolutions on comments from public CDA matters only I think you should just keep repeating all the grant money that you've gotten over the years just keep that was the one that didn't include any other water that was pretty good off the top easy work well it was kind of shows how busy our offices thank you for everything that well no it's all it's all a team effort so we're happy to do it and it's as I've said before it's a labor of love and having fun so thank you so if there are any matters on the CDA matters public comment I don't know if there are we don't have any resolutions nobody online see you next time there's six people online they're really bored yeah so that would be it so then we would make a motion to close the CDA meeting and reopen the town board meeting right or no you're done town board's closed we're closed okay so we can just close the CDA movie second okay well Oski yes Merrifield yes yes yes Robert yes CDA meeting is closed thank you very much thank you okay everybody watching folks in the audience have a great weekend And thanks for coming out tonight. We'll see you next week.