Boards & Committees

Much of the work of the Village of Old Field is performed by the following Boards & Committees whose members (all of whom serve without compensation) are appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

The Planning Board

The Planning Board is composed of a chairperson and four members appointed by the Village Board for five year terms. The main function is to assist in the properly and orderly development of land in the Village while preserving its special character. The Board, in consultation with the Village Engineer, reviews applications for new subdivision plans. The current members of the Planning Board are:

• Brian Carmody (Chair)
• Douglas Mason
• Jeff Schnee
• Stephen Shybunko
• Bruce Feller
• Paolo Coppola (Alternate)

The Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is composed of a chairperson and four members (plus one alternate) appointed by the Village Board for five year terms. The Zoning Board of Appeals hears appeals for variances from the Village Code with respect to lot size, building area and height, set-backs, building use, and other aspects of land development. Requests for variances must always be submitted, first, to the Village Board of Trustees (which by law is required to deny such variances). The current members of the Zoning Board of Appeals are:

• Rich Sobel (Chair)
• Tom Boyle
• Rob Mathews
• David Paul
• Ilia Rochlin
• Patricia Muhlrad (Alternate)
• Bob Whitcomb (Alternate)

Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee is composed of a chairperson and three members appointed by the Village Board for one year terms.  The Council reviews tree removal permit applications for conformity with environmental regulations of the State of New York and Old Field Village.  The Council meets and conducts site visits on the first Tuesday of each month. The Council serves in an advisory capacity and makes recommendations to the Village Board of Trustees.

• Bruce Feller (Chair)
• John Lehner
• Haig Sefarian
• Laurie Shroyer

Deer Committee

The Deer Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Trustees on applications from residents to install deer fencing on their property.

• Keren Wexler (Chair)
• Ilia Rochlin
• Haley Ogle
• Ann Simons

Port Jefferson Harbor Management Complex

The Village of Old Field participates with the Villages of Belle Terre, Port Jefferson and Poquott, as well as the Town of Brookhaven, in the Harbor Management Plan for the Port Jefferson Harbor Complex. The plan was created in 1988 under State law to protect the water quality and coastal environment of Port Jefferson Harbor and Conscience Bay, and to regulate the use of these areas. The five municipalities work cooperatively to address issues related to the use of protection of surface waters, natural resources, underwater lands, shoreline, and commercial waterfront.

• Tom Taranto (Commissioner)