Council approves Close Public Hearing on Chapter 112 Building Construction Fees, 5–0

Close Public Hearing on Chapter 112 Building Construction Fees

5 yes, 0 no

Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes)

Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #16-2026 Tax Cap Override

5 yes, 0 no

Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes)

Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #15-2026 for Fire Prevention

5 yes, 0 no

Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes)

Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #14-2026 for Building Construction Inspections

5 yes, 0 no

Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes)

Close Public Hearing on Fire Prevention Fees

5 yes, 0 no

Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes)

5143 - Parade/Run/Walk - Nissequogue/Kings Park VFW Post 5796 Veterans Day Parade, November 11, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until approximately 11:00 A.M.

0 yes, 0 no

5144 - Building Deparatment September 2026 Report

0 yes, 0 no

5157 - Town Board to Authorize Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing to be held in the Victor T. Liss Board Room, Town Hall, Patrick R. Vecchio Building, 99 West Main Street, Smithtown, New York 11787, on Thursday, November 19, 2026…

5 yes, 0 no

Minutes Approval October 6, 2026

5 yes, 0 no

5145 - Transfer to Account # A00-27-7315-411000 (Office Supplies) in the amount of $1,600.00 and Account # A00-27-7315-49400-000000 (Special Programs) in the amount of $4,800.00. Transfer from Account # A00-27-7315-44400-00000…

5 yes, 0 no

5149 - Transfer from account B00-03-3620-47300 (Books and Subscriptions) in the amount of $725.00, and Transfer to account B00-03-3620-44900 (Printing) in the amount of $200.00, to account B00-03-3620-41900 (Fuel) in the amount of $500.00,…

5 yes, 0 no

5153 - Transfer from account A00-17-1330-42800 (Postage) in the amount of $383.00, and Transfer to account A00-17-1330-21000 (Office Equipment) in the amount of $383.00 (Receiver of Taxes).

5 yes, 0 no

5169 - Increase account H05-04-0000-02705-000804 (Donations.CP24 Survivors Park) in the amount of $7,700.00 and increase account H05-11-7110-56800-000804 (Park Imp.CP24 Survivors Park) in the amount of $7,700.00(Parks).

5 yes, 0 no

5170 - Transfer from account A00-17-1330-11000 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $2,100.00 and transfer to account A00-09-1316-45300 (Maintenance Contracts) in the amount of $2,100.00(Comptroller)

5 yes, 0 no

5172 - Increase account H02-04-0000-02302-000000 (Public Works Services for Others) in the amount of $374,804.42 and increase account H02-07-5112-26100-000928 (CP26 Roadway Restoration N. Hoffman Ln) in the amount $84,440.17 and increase…

5 yes, 0 no

5173 - Increase account H06-04-0000-02770-000862 (Misc Revenues.CP25 Grant) in the amount of $1,360.00 and increase account H06-04-9901-90000-000000 (Transfers To Other Funds) in the amount of $1,360.00 and further authorize the transfer…

5 yes, 0 no

5175 - Transfer to Account #A00-16-7140-20000 (EQUIPMENT) in the amount of $13,674.95 Transfer from account #A00-16-7141-41300 (PARKS SUPPLIES) in the amount of $13,674.95 (RECREATION)

5 yes, 0 no

5176 - Transfer from account A00-17-1330-11000 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $30,000.00 and transfer to account A00-04-1990-90000 (Contingency) in the amount of $30,000.00(Comptroller).

5 yes, 0 no

5178 - Transfer from account A00-04-1990-90000 (Contingency) in the amount of $30,000.00 and transfer to account A00-22-1220-44400 (Professional Services) in the amount of $30,000.00(Comptroller).

5 yes, 0 no

5181 - Transfer from account A00-23-1420-11000 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $50,000.00 and transfer to account A00-23-1420-46100 (Litigation & Counsel) in the amount of $50,000.00(Comptroller).

5 yes, 0 no

5184 - Transfer from Account A00-19-7620-11000-000000 (F/T Salaries) in the amount of $39,500.00; transfer to Account A00-19-7620-12000-000000 (P/T Salaries) in the amount of $5,000.00; transfer to Account A00-19-7620-13000-000000 (O/T…

5 yes, 0 no

5196 - Transfer to account B00-26-3311-45700-000000 (STRIPING) in the amount of $20,000.00. Transfer from account B00-26-3311-46700-000000 (SIGNS) in the amount of $20,000.00. (TRAFFIC)

5 yes, 0 no

5199 - Transfer from account DM0-07-5130-12000 (Part-time Salaries) in the amount of $3,000.00 and transfer to account DM0-07-5130-45400 (Tow Truck Expense) in the amount of $1,500.00 and transfer to account DM0-07-5130-44600 (Uniform…

5 yes, 0 no

5200 - Transfer from account DR0-07-5110-41700 (Software Licensing) in the amount of $1,400.00 and transfer from DR0-07-5110-43400 (Copy Machine Rental) in the amount of $1,000.00 and transfer from account DR0-07-5110-47200…

5 yes, 0 no

5205 - Transfer from account A00-09-1316-11000 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $35,000.00 and transfer to account A00-09-1316-29000 (Computer Equipment) in the amount of $35,000.00(Information Technology).

5 yes, 0 no

5208 - Transfer from account A00-02-1355-11000 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $10,000 and transfer to account A00-02-1355-44400 (Professional Services) in the amount of $10,000.00(Assessor).

5 yes, 0 no

5148 - Disposal of Neopost postage meter.

5 yes, 0 no

5152 - Bid #26-073: Skid Steer Mounted Boom Flail Mower Re-Bid, November 19, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5154 - Bid #26-072: STOP HHW Program, November 19, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5197 - Bid #26-075: Interior Renovation at the Town Clerk's Office, November 19, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5167 - Bid #26-050: Pickleball Court Renovation at Charles P. Toner/Armory Park to Dicor Construction Inc. as per bid opening on October 1, 2026 and to further authorize the Supervisor to sign an agreement on a form approved by the Town…

5 yes, 0 no

5186 - Bid #26-056 - Purchase of Boats/Trailers to Great Bay Marine as per bids opened September 24, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5103 - Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP, as Special Counsel, under the supervision of the Town Attorney, is hereby authorized to investigate, commence and prosecute actions and proceedings concerning the property located at 131 Old…

0 yes, 0 no

5150 - Extension of Bid #25-109: Bus Rental with Tri-State Coaches, LLC until January 31, 2028.

5 yes, 0 no

5159 - Extension of Bid 24-059 for Screened Sand with B & B Maintenance Services (Picked- Up) and Watral Brothers, Inc. (Delivered) until October 31, 2027.

5 yes, 0 no

5160 - Extension of Bid 25-091 for Pre-Cast Concrete Drainage Items with Pelkowski Precast Corp. until November 30, 2027.

5 yes, 0 no

5161 - Extension of Bid #24-056 for Pavement Management Solution with Pavement Management Group until October 22, 2027.

5 yes, 0 no

5166 - The Receiver of Taxes to include a levy on 2026/2027 tax bills for unpaid solid waste fees and/or charges against various property owners as set forth on the annexed schedule, in accordance with General Municipal Law Section 120-cc…

5 yes, 0 no

5171 - PIN #26-074: Emergency Procurement - Demolition and Site Safety Work at 21 Main Street, Kings Park, NY through Alpha Carting & Contracting SVCS Inc. on June 9, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5174 - Ratification of the Highway Superintendent's execution of an agreement with National Grid, regarding the 2026 Kings Park Gas Main Replacement Project, MSLI251469.

5 yes, 0 no

5177 - Ratification of the Highway Superintendent's execution of an agreement with National Grid, regarding the 2026 Commack Main Replacement Project, MSLI160092.

5 yes, 0 no

5179 - Retain the services of Given & Associates, Inc. to perform an appraisal of the real property located at No # Hawthorne Road, Kings Park, New York, (SCTM#: 0800-018.00-03.00- 045.000), at a cost not to exceed $1,800.00.

5 yes, 0 no

5183 - Creedon & Gill, P.C., as Special Counsel, under the supervision of the Town Attorney, is hereby authorized to investigate, commence, and prosecute actions and proceedings against U.S. Specialty Insurance Company and Tokio Marine HCC…

5 yes, 0 no

5193 - Addition of Midwest Veterinary Supply and Smithtown Summer Camp to the Town's Pre-Qualified List of Professional Service Consultants.

5 yes, 0 no

5204 - 2026 Highway Road Program amendment to add Prospect Ave in Smithtown. (Highway)

5 yes, 0 no

5211 - Levy of Costs and Expenses: 21 Main Street, Kings Park, in the amount of $230,450.00.

5 yes, 0 no

5163 - Accept donations for Survivors Park from Paula Censori (ck# 2240) in the amount of $200.00 and Survivors Park Charitable FND Inc (ck# 102) in the amount of $7,500.00.

5 yes, 0 no

5162 - Signature Authorization for Satisfaction(s) of Mortgage

5 yes, 0 no

5182 - Suffolk County Mental Hygiene/SUDS Contract Budget Approval Form Revision for the period 01/01/24-12/31/26. Funding the amount of $648,693.

5 yes, 0 no

5187 - Lease Agreement with the Smithtown Township Arts Council with respect to the Mills Pond House for a five-year term, effective September 17, 2026 through September 16, 2031, at an annual fee of $1.00.

5 yes, 0 no

Building Construction and Fire Prevention Code Updates

The town considered code amendments addressing LPG system pressure testing fees and inspection protocols between building and fire departments. Local residents questioned whether the new rules created contradictions in permit fees.

What it means: Establishes a $50 fee for LPG installation permits while eliminating separate gas pressure testing fees.

Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Cap Override

Residents and town officials debated a proposed local law to override the state tax cap for the 2027 fiscal year. Residents argued that skyrocketing taxes and inflation make any increase unaffordable, while town leadership cited unfunded state mandates and pension costs as drivers forcing difficult budget decisions.

What it means: Adds approximately $94 annually to the property tax bill of an average Smithtown homeowner.