Jill M. Doherty
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 3:54:04
- Avg per meeting
- 7:33
- Segments
- 3964
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Considerations
The town's general fund performed $6.3 million better than budgeted, maintaining a healthy reserve of nearly $23 million.
Agricultural Development and Preservation Oversight
None.
Public Comment Rules and Civic Access
Potential minor cost for purchasing or setting up digital display timers.
Proposed Egg-Laying Hen Operation on Ackerley Pond Lane
Property values for nearby residents could be negatively impacted if intense agricultural uses diminish neighborhood desirability.
Community Housing Fund Down Payment Assistance Guidelines
The town manages a dedicated funding stream from the 0.5% real estate transfer tax for community housing projects.
Town Communications and Public Outreach Strategy
Small software license costs like Canva will be covered temporarily through existing department funds before transitioning to an IT umbrella license.
Solid Waste Management and Tip Fees
Contract values were not itemized at the meeting; surplus equipment sales totaled about $21,680.
Aircraft Noise and Flight Path Monitoring
Local tourism could see a tiny bump, but it's mostly a lifestyle debate rather than a money maker.
Short-Term Rental Regulation Limits
Administrative costs will be offset by permit fees designed to be revenue-neutral.
Commercial Sound and Noise Concerns
None.
IT Cyber Security and Laserfiche Access
The 2027 budget includes a $20,000 website redesign allocation.
Outside Law Enforcement Agency Response Procedures
None anticipated from procedural adoption.
Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety Protocols
Unknown
Automated Surveillance Cameras (Flock Cameras)
Town or police department expenditures allocated toward surveillance technology leases.
Greenport Corridor Traffic and Safety Study
Funding relies on state and county transportation allocations for regional studies and infrastructure improvements.
Town Hall Annex Renovation & Space Reorganization
Funded through capital improvement allocations, with bids for architectural and engineering services solicited.
Lt. George Sullivan Beach Closure and Erosion
Grant funding secured from New York State Sea Grant will finance engineering and planning studies for beach fortification.
Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit and Dune Protection
Legal and application fees incurred by the property owner.
Construction Site Drainage Enforcement
Special Events Permitting Streamlining
Decisions during term (909)
Recorded while Doherty was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Recess Public Hearing on 2027 Budget
Approve Audit (2026-893)
Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting (2026-894)
2026 Budget Modification - Community Housing (2026-895)
2026 Budget Modification - FISD (2026-896)
2026 Budget Modification - Highway (2026-897)
Committee Resignation - HPC - Daryl Ketcham (2026-898)
FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications 10/26/2026 (2026-899)
Mattituck Chamber Santa's Bazaar Nite on Love Lane (2026-900)
Retain Devitt Spellman Barrett, LLP as Special Counsel (2026-901)
One-Year Extension with Peconic Estuary Partnership (2026-902)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Shellfish Hatchery Agreement (2026-903)
Suffolk County Office for the Aging Bus Lease Renewal (2026-904)
Bigbelly Station Removal (2026-905)
Seasonal Displays at Silversmith's Corner (2026-906)
RFP - Beach Dependent Species Management Plan (2026-907)
Assessor's Training (2026-908)
2027 Youth Sports and Education Grant (2026-909)
North Fork Animal Welfare League Extension (2026-910)
Resignation of Employee #8948 (2026-911)
Voting record (85)
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Adopt 2027 Town Budget (2026-924)
Adopt 2027 Capital Budget (2026-925)
Approve Audit
Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting
Special Event 2026-24 - CAST Festival of Trees 2026
Deer Managment Task Force Resignation
Cutchogue FD, Stuff the Sleigh 5k
Various Clean-Up Deposit Returns
Police Department - Accept Bids
2026 Budget Modification - Town Attorney
Professional Services Agreement - Valerie DeFio
Memorandum of Agreement - Town of Southold and Cutchogue Lions Club
Retain DeVitt Spellman Barrett LLP - Index No.: 626729/2026
DSW Scale Maintenance RFP
DSW Hazardous Materials Stop Day Service RFP
Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement - Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Fishers Island Ferry District
DSW Surplus of Equipment
Police Department - Grant Award
Police Department Grant Award
2026 Budget Modification - SWMD
2026 Budget Modification - SWMD
Advertise for Engineering Services for Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5
Southold Mother's Club - Donation
Police Department Training Request
Police Department Grant Award
2026 Budget Modification - DPW
DSW Advertise for Provisional Senior Account Clerk
2026 Budget Modification - Capital
Contract with Suffolk County Office of Community Development
DSW Surplus of Front Loader Equipment
FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications 10/3/2026
Approve Resolution Number 2026-108
Approve Resolution Number 2026-109
Retain Devitt Spellman Barrett - Index No.: 629110/2026
Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Island Harvest Food Bank
New York State Department of Transportation - Suffolk County Traffic Study including Chapel Lane, Moore's Lane, Front Street and Main Street
Amend Resolution Number 2026-456 (Special Event 2026-7 Macari Vineyard at Meadowlark)
2026 Budget Modification - Town Clerk
Civil Service Law Section 75 Hearing
Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit Approval for 1525 North Sea Drive
RESOLVED that the Town Board of the Town of Southold hereby approves the issuance of a Fireworks Permit by the Town Clerk to Grucci Fireworks on behalf of Orient Harbor July 4th Festivities, Inc. for
Fireworks Permit - Orient Harbor Independence Day Celebration
Voted against the fireworks permit due to resident concerns and the late August date.