Board approves multiple routine measures, funds boat house engineering and matching grant support

The Port Jefferson Village Board on June 24 approved a slate of routine resolutions including minutes, encroachment and covenant amendments, parkland funding for the Caleb Brewster armed whaleboat boathouse project, and several personnel and event actions.

Key outcomes approved at the meeting included: the village’s approval to use $50,000 in parkland funds toward engineering and part of construction for the Caleb Brewster armed whaleboat boathouse; authorization for Long Island Seaport and Echo Center (LISK) to apply for $150,000 from the Robert D.L. Gardner Foundation with the village committing $150,000 in matching funds (noted as $100,000 from Assemblywoman Cass and $50,000 from village parkland funds); acceptance of multiple event permits including the July 4 parade and the Port Jeff Village Day block party (July 5); and a range of summer hiring approvals for lifeguards and camp staff at stated hourly rates.

The board also approved an updated intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Brookhaven for storage of 570 file boxes, ratified capital‑asset valuation engagement with Wam Smith & Brown PC, accepted resignations from two part‑time fire marshals, and ratified appointments resulting from executive session (including hiring a part‑time year‑round fire marshal at $30.74/hr and establishing an $8,000 compensation amount for the tax receiver for FY 2026–27). The meeting closed at 8:29 p.m.

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Votes at a glance (selected):
• Minutes (May 27, June 10): approved.
• Encroachment agreement (400 Oakwood Road): approved.
• Covenants amendment (109 Main Street): approved.
• Parkland funding $50,000 (Caleb Brewster boathouse): approved.
• LISK grant application and village matching $150,000: approved.
• Resolution 66‑62426 (parking rate $1.50/hr): introduced and tabled.
• Multiple hires and event permits: approved.