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Councilman· January 2018

Terrence F. McSweeney

Town of Babylon

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Total speaking time
1:02
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1:02
Segments
28

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Jan 2026[54]

Rental Property Permits and Compliance

Standard application and permit fees apply.

critical↑Mar 2026[45]

Accessory Apartment Applications Review

Property owners pay application fees, and approved apartments may influence local rental values.

high→Jan 2026[40]

Accessory Apartment Applications and Renewals

Permit and renewal fees generate minor municipal revenue while ensuring properties meet safety standards.

critical↓Jan 2026[34]

Retail Cannabis Dispensary Expansion

Generates local business activity and municipal fee revenue.

high↑Jun 2026[31]

Electric Vehicle Charger and Renewable Energy Regulations

Potential future remediation and water testing costs could be significant if contamination occurs.

critical↑May 2026[25]

Proposed Self-Storage Facility at Former Deer Park Bowling Alley

Private capital investment estimated for site redevelopment.

medium↑Oct 2026[24]

Youth Soccer League Field Access at Tanner Park

None.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

Proposed Automated Car Wash on Route 110

Generates private commercial investment and tax revenue for the town.

medium↑Jan 2026[22]

Commercial Signage Compliance

Commercial investment in a new fast-food establishment along Route 110.

high↓May 2026[21]

Industrial Business Relocation and Expansion

Will improve a long-vacant or blighted industrial site, increasing local commercial property value.

high↑Oct 2026[20]

Residential Setback and Expansion Variances in Copiague and North Babylon

Property owners bear architectural and construction costs to modify or legalize structures.

high↑Jan 2026[18]

Veterans Property Tax Exemption

Reduces property tax revenue for the town while providing complete tax relief to eligible disabled veterans.

critical→Jul 2026[18]

Rental Property Accountability and Neighborhood Compatibility at 1473 2nd St.

Fines and administrative costs associated with prolonged town enforcement and court proceedings.

critical↑Jan 2026[18]

Legalization of Unpermitted Residential Improvements

Homeowners avoid the cost of demolishing existing additions.

high↓Mar 2026[16]

Retail Cannabis Dispensary Proposal on Edison Avenue

The applicant paid $2,700 in zone change fees and $650 in site plan review fees, plus a $2,000 contribution for emergency vehicle pre-emption equipment.

high↓Jan 2026[16]

Historical Burial Protection in North Amityville

Unknown

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Next Generation Sports Complex Proposal on Route 110

Private capital investment expected to generate local economic activity and recreational opportunities.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Covenant Decoupling and Parking Adjustment for Farmingdale Commercial Site

Facilitates future commercial redevelopment of the overflow parcel.

high↑Aug 2026[15]

Minor Subdivision and New Single-Family Homes in North Babylon

Brings application fees of $2,200 for rezoning and $1,150 for site plan review.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Property Maintenance and Unsafe Structure Enforcement

Property cleanup and potential fencing installation costs for landlords.

Decisions during term (961)

Recorded while McSweeney was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedOct 29, 2026

Application #26-202 — E&R Property Group LLC

approvedOct 29, 2026

Application #26-205 — SKMA Enterprises LLC

approvedOct 29, 2026

Application #26-207 — Edwin Nazario and April Jimenez

approvedOct 29, 2026

Application #26-204 — Leon Petroleum LLC

approvedOct 29, 2026

Application #26-206 — 641 Wellwood Avenue LLC

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Application #26-61 William J. Szmala, Mary Szmala and Nicole B. Buonocore

approved5-0Oct 22, 2026

Application #26-196 Odoi Minto

tabled5-0Oct 21, 2026

Adjournment of 15 Hemlock St. Application

tabled5-0Oct 21, 2026

Adjournment of 195 Copiague Place Application

tabled5-0Oct 21, 2026

Adjournment of 309 Lexington Ave. Application

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Approval of 221 Bergen Court Application

tabled5-0Oct 21, 2026

Adjournment of 31 Winter Avenue Renewal

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

Consensus Resolution Agenda

tabled5-0Oct 21, 2026

Table Resolution No. 523 (1287A Deer Park Avenue Public Nuisance)

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

ACCEPTING TOWN BOARD MINUTES

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

AUTHORIZING 2026 BUDGET MODIFICATION

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

AMMENDING AWARD OF BID NO. 25G106-ALKYD THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKINGS

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING IN REFERENCE TO AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-8 OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON UNIFORM CODE OF TRAFFIC ORDINANCES

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

AWARDING BID NO. 26G65 - PRINTING & MAILING OF TAX BILL, RECEIPTS, NOTICES & ENVELOPES

approved5-0Oct 21, 2026

AUTHORIZING PREMIER MECHANICAL SERVICES, INC. TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Voting record (60)

37 yes0 no23 abstained

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Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Granting Rezoning Application for Bolar Pharmaceutical Co.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Granting Rezoning Application for 369 Little East Neck Road, Inc.

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Appointment of Plumbing Board Members

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

Appointment of Rental Board Members

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

APPOINTING BOARD MEMBERS AND SETTING SALARIES OF PLUMBING BOARD

Voted yesAug 10, 2026

APPOINTING BOARD MEMBERS AND SETTING SALARIES OF RENTAL BOARD

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

Granting Rezoning Application of Nycanna, LLC

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Lifting Town Board Covenants for Inter-County Realty

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

Granting Rezoning Application for Stanley Gilpin

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Manetta and seconded by Councilman Martinez

Voted yesJul 8, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman McSweeney and seconded by Councilman Gregory

AbstainedJun 22, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Schaffer and seconded by Councilman Manetta

AbstainedJun 22, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Schaffer and seconded by Councilman Martinez

AbstainedJun 22, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Supervisor Schaffer and seconded by Councilman Martinez

Voted yesJun 10, 2026

APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION AND GRANTING REZONING APPLICATION OF BRISTOL SUFFOLK, LLC (HPLN-131/PB JOB #24-13ABE) FOR THE PREMISES IDENTIFIED AS SCTM#: 0100-038-01-001, 0100-010-04-043, 0100-010-04-044, &

Voted yesMay 27, 2026

Granting Rezoning Application for 1301-1321 Montauk Highway Corp.

AbstainedMay 13, 2026

GRANTING MULTI-TENANT OCCUPANCY IN PIP-I ZONE APPLICATION OF SM (NY) QRS 14-93, INC.

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

Appoint Personnel and Set Salaries

Voted yesApr 15, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman McSweeney and seconded by Councilman Gregory

Voted yesMar 11, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 221 MARCH 11, 2026 APPOINTING BOARD MEMBERS AND SETTING SALARIES OF PLUMBING BOARD

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

Approval of Rezoning Application for GC-2L, LLC (Caribou Coffee)

Voted yesFeb 25, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Manetta and seconded by Councilman Manetta

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

Authorization of Resolution 150

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Gregory and seconded by Councilman McSweeney

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE SUPERVISOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT OF SALE AND CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN LAND FROM THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK TO THE TOWN OF BABYLON, PURSUANT TO SECTION 72-h OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW , SUFFO

Voted yesFeb 11, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman McSweeney and seconded by Councilman Martinez

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

Adopting Resolution to Lift Town Board Covenant and Restriction for Planning Board Job #25-54DI; Nevada Street Properties, Inc.

Voted yesJan 28, 2026

The following resolution was offered by Councilman Martinez and seconded by Councilman McSweeney

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,500,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE VARIOUS PARK AND RECREATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION OF TENNI

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $75,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE GYM FLOOR AT THE WEST BABYLON YOUTH CENTER

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $520,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION OF TURF FIELD REPLACEMENTS AND IMPROVEMENT AT VARIOUS PARKS IN THE

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $150,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF REPLACEMENT PASSENGER VEHICLES

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $105,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) FOR PUBLIC SAFETY

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING OFFICE FURNITURE FOR THE BEACON FAMILY WELLNESS C

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FLOOR AT THE SPANGLE DRIVE SENIOR CENTER IN THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2,604,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF COMPUTER AND SCANNING EQUIPMENT (HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE) FOR V

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE ROOF AND BUILDING REPAIRS AT THE OLD TOWN HALL COMPLEX

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $37,500 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF HEAVY MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $250,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE COSTS FOR HVAC BUILDING ALTERATIONS TO VARIOUS TOWN BUILDINGS IN THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $30,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF A PASSENGER VAN FOR USE BY THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $50,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF A SECURITY CAMERA TOWER FOR USE BY THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF BUILDING SECURITY IMPROVEMENTS, INCLUDING KEYLESS ACCESS, SE

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $100,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC SAFETY IN THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $8,000,000 BONDS OF THE TOWN OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO FINANCE THE RECONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS ROADS THROUGHOUT THE TOWN

AbstainedJan 14, 2026

RESOLUTION NO. 810 DECEMBER 3, 2025 GRANTING REZONING APPLICATION OF G&R BUILDING CORP. (PB JOB #23-26AE) FOR THE PREMISES IDENTIFIED AS SCTM#: 0100-122-02-019.001 & 040.002 LOCATED ON THE S/S/O CEDAR

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Amending Salary Plan for Part-Time, Hourly, and Seasonal Employees

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Appointing Board Members and Setting Salaries of Plumbing Board

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Authorizing Salary for Elected Official (Deputy Supervisor)

Voted yesJan 5, 2026

Appointing Personnel to Additional Positions and Setting Salaries

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