Council Member (Fishers Island seat)· 2026-2028
Katharine P. Stevens
Southold
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 40
- Total speaking time
- 4:29:07
- Avg per meeting
- 6:44
- Segments
- 3742
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Top issues during term (20)
Agricultural Development and Preservation Oversight
None.
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.
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.
Public Comment Rules and Civic Access
Potential minor cost for purchasing or setting up digital display timers.
Short-Term Rental Regulation Limits
Administrative costs will be offset by permit fees designed to be revenue-neutral.
Community Preservation Fund Open Space Plan Update
CPF revenues support open space acquisitions and stewardship up to statutory limits.
Greenport Corridor Traffic and Safety Study
Funding relies on state and county transportation allocations for regional studies and infrastructure improvements.
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.
Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety Protocols
Unknown
Brush's Creek Code Enforcement and Compliance
Prolonged outside legal council expenses incurred by the town.
2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Considerations
The budget sets spending levels for 2027 while aiming to stay under the state tax cap, directly impacting local property tax rates.
Commercial Sound and Noise Concerns
None.
Outside Law Enforcement Agency Response Procedures
None anticipated from procedural adoption.
Town Communications and Public Outreach Strategy
Null
Town Hall Annex Renovation & Space Reorganization
Funded through capital improvement allocations, with bids for architectural and engineering services solicited.
Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit and Dune Protection
Legal and application fees incurred by the property owner.
Water Conservation and SCWA Water Main Extensions
Null
Fishers Island Ferry Terminal Ramp and Pump Station Improvements
Capital needs include a $600,000 funding gap for the ramp project and multi-million dollar outlays for a new ferry.
Solid Waste Management and Tip Fees
Commercial trash hauling rates for local businesses will likely increase.
Development Rights Easement & Transparency
Potential future legal or enforcement costs are unknown.
Decisions during term (875)
Recorded while Stevens was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Town Board Break and Transition to Executive Session
Approve Audit
Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting
Adopt 2027 Preliminary Budget & Set Public Hearing
Cub Scouts Pack 39 Cubmobile Race
Fire Marshal Training
2026 Budget Modification - HRC
Reject Haul and Disposal of Recyclable Materials Bids
Amend Resolution 2026-844 Police Department Training Request
Fee Refund - DSW
Police Department 2026 Training Request
Arrears of Fishers Island Sewer District Rents
2026 Budget Modification - SWMD
2026 Budget Modification - DPW
FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications 10/13/2026
Approve Resolution Number 2026-117 (FIFD Deckhand Appointment)
Approve Resolution Number 2026-118 (FIFD Deckhand Appointment)
Approve Resolution Number 2026-119 (FIFD Rescind/New Hire)
Approve Resolution Number 2026-120 (FIFD Resignation)
Approve Resolution Number 2026-121 (FIFD Resignation)
Voting record (82)
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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
Amend Resolution 2026-613 - Enact LL Change of Zone-Pickett Power
Recused from the vote.