New York Record
Town of Babylon
ANM

Anthony N. Manetta

CouncilmanJanuary 2018

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Meetings spoken in
3
Total speaking time
5:45
Avg per meeting
1:55
Segments
77

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Top issues during term (20)

critical→Jan 2026[58]

Rental Property Permits and Compliance

Repair costs fall on the rental owners, not the Town.

critical→Mar 2026[39]

Accessory Apartment Applications Review

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

high↓Jan 2026[32]

Accessory Apartment Applications and Renewals

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

medium↑Jan 2026[32]

Commercial Signage Compliance

No direct town cost.

critical↓Jan 2026[28]

Retail Cannabis Dispensary Expansion

Generates local business activity and municipal fee revenue.

critical→Jan 2026[28]

Property Maintenance and Unsafe Structure Enforcement

Costs charged against the properties under the town's unsafe-structure procedures.

high↑Nov 2026[25]

Elected Officials' Salary Increases

The raises would be funded in part through the proposed tax increase.

medium↑Oct 2026[24]

Youth Soccer League Field Access at Tanner Park

None.

critical↑May 2026[24]

Proposed Self-Storage Facility at Former Deer Park Bowling Alley

Private capital investment estimated for site redevelopment.

medium↑Sep 2026[23]

Proposed Automated Car Wash on Route 110

Generates private commercial investment and tax revenue for the town.

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.

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↓Jun 2026[16]

Electric Vehicle Charger and Renewable Energy Regulations

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

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.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

Hotel planned for former theater overflow lot

Could revive a long-vacant two-acre parking lot and add hotel-related development to the East Farmingdale corridor.

high↓Mar 2026[13]

Great Neck Road Holdings Residential Subdivision

Generates new private investment and municipal infrastructure improvements.

Decisions during term (915)

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

tabledNov 5, 2026

Close Public Hearing No. 1 — Proposed Local Law

tabledNov 5, 2026

Close Public Hearing No. 2 — 2027 Preliminary Budget / Tax Cap Override

tabledNov 5, 2026

Close Public Hearings No. 3, 4 and 5 — Traffic Code Amendments

tabledNov 5, 2026

Close Public Hearing No. 6 — Lift Covenants, Michael Drive Associates (PLAN-26-18)

approvedNov 5, 2026

Adopt Consensus Resolution Agenda (Resolutions 737–763)

approvedNov 5, 2026

Resolution 764 — Unsafe Structure, 69 Hunter Ave, North Babylon

approvedNov 5, 2026

Resolution 765 — Unsafe Structure, 52 N 16th Street, Wheatley Heights

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

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

Voting record (84)

70 yes0 no14 abstained

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

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.

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

Appointment of Plumbing Board Members

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

Appointment of Rental Board Members

AbstainedAug 10, 2026

APPOINTING BOARD MEMBERS AND SETTING SALARIES OF PLUMBING BOARD

AbstainedAug 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

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Resolution No. 466: Authorizing $2,000,000 Bond for Beach Replenishment

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Resolution No. 469: Purchase of 782 Marconi Boulevard, Copiague

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

Resolution No. 470: Quitclaim Deed for 52 North 15th Street, Wyandanch

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

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

Voted yesJun 22, 2026

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

Voted yesJun 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.

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

Granting Multi-Tenant Occupancy in PIP-I Zone for New Horizons Boulevard

Voted yesMay 13, 2026

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

AbstainedApr 15, 2026

Appoint Personnel and Set Salaries

AbstainedApr 15, 2026

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

AbstainedMar 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

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $520,000 Bond for Turf Field Replacements

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $2,500,000 Bond for Park and Recreation Area Improvements

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $100,000 Bond for Spangle Drive Senior Center Floor

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $75,000 Bond for West Babylon Youth Center Gym Floor

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $105,000 Bond for Public Safety Vehicle Computers

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $100,000 Bond for Venetian Park Dredging

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $50,000 Bond for Beacon Family Wellness Center Equipment

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $37,500 Bond for Heavy Machinery and Equipment

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $2,604,000 Bond for Heavy Machinery and Equipment

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $250,000 Bond for HVAC Building Alterations

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $400,000 Bond for Computer and Scanning Equipment

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $300,000 Bond for Building Security Improvements

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $30,000 Bond for Passenger Bus Acquisition

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $150,000 Bond for Replacement Passenger Vehicles

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $100,000 Bond for Public Safety Records Management System

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $8,000,000 Bond for Road Reconstruction

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $250,000 Bond for Old Town Hall Complex Roof and Repairs

Voted yesJan 14, 2026

Authorizing $50,000 Bond for Security Camera Tower