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Brian O. Mealy

Council Member2026-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
25
Total speaking time
3:11:47
Avg per meeting
7:40
Segments
2935

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Top issues during term (20)

critical↑Oct 2026[45]

2027 Municipal Budget and Tax Cap Considerations

The town's general fund performed $6.3 million better than budgeted, maintaining a healthy reserve of nearly $23 million.

high↑Jun 2026[31]

Agricultural Development and Preservation Oversight

None.

medium↑Oct 2026[23]

Public Comment Rules and Civic Access

Potential minor cost for purchasing or setting up digital display timers.

critical↓Jan 2026[23]

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.

critical↓Jan 2026[19]

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.

high↑Jun 2026[17]

Town Communications and Public Outreach Strategy

Small software license costs like Canva will be covered temporarily through existing department funds before transitioning to an IT umbrella license.

high↑Apr 2026[17]

Solid Waste Management and Tip Fees

Contract values were not itemized at the meeting; surplus equipment sales totaled about $21,680.

high↑Oct 2026[16]

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.

critical↓Sep 2026[16]

Short-Term Rental Regulation Limits

Administrative costs will be offset by permit fees designed to be revenue-neutral.

high↓Jun 2026[15]

Commercial Sound and Noise Concerns

None.

medium↑Feb 2026[15]

IT Cyber Security and Laserfiche Access

The 2027 budget includes a $20,000 website redesign allocation.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

Outside Law Enforcement Agency Response Procedures

None anticipated from procedural adoption.

critical↓Jan 2026[13]

Immigration Enforcement and Community Safety Protocols

Unknown

high↑Mar 2026[13]

Automated Surveillance Cameras (Flock Cameras)

Town or police department expenditures allocated toward surveillance technology leases.

high↓Jul 2026[12]

Greenport Corridor Traffic and Safety Study

Funding relies on state and county transportation allocations for regional studies and infrastructure improvements.

high↓May 2026[12]

Town Hall Annex Renovation & Space Reorganization

Funded through capital improvement allocations, with bids for architectural and engineering services solicited.

high↑Mar 2026[11]

Lt. George Sullivan Beach Closure and Erosion

Grant funding secured from New York State Sea Grant will finance engineering and planning studies for beach fortification.

critical↓Jan 2026[11]

Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit and Dune Protection

Legal and application fees incurred by the property owner.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Construction Site Drainage Enforcement

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Special Events Permitting Streamlining

Decisions during term (909)

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

Voting record (81)

81 yes0 no

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Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Adopt 2027 Town Budget (2026-924)

Voted yesNov 4, 2026

Adopt 2027 Capital Budget (2026-925)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Audit

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Set Next Regular Town Board Meeting

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Special Event 2026-24 - CAST Festival of Trees 2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Deer Managment Task Force Resignation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Cutchogue FD, Stuff the Sleigh 5k

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Various Clean-Up Deposit Returns

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department - Accept Bids

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Town Attorney

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Professional Services Agreement - Valerie DeFio

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Memorandum of Agreement - Town of Southold and Cutchogue Lions Club

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Retain DeVitt Spellman Barrett LLP - Index No.: 626729/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Scale Maintenance RFP

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Hazardous Materials Stop Day Service RFP

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Non-Federal Reimbursable Agreement - Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration and Fishers Island Ferry District

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Surplus of Equipment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department - Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - SWMD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - SWMD

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Advertise for Engineering Services for Bay to Sound Trails Phase 5

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Southold Mother's Club - Donation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Training Request

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Police Department Grant Award

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - DPW

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Advertise for Provisional Senior Account Clerk

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Capital

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Contract with Suffolk County Office of Community Development

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

DSW Surplus of Front Loader Equipment

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

FIFD Meeting Resolution Ratifications 10/3/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Resolution Number 2026-108

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Approve Resolution Number 2026-109

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Retain Devitt Spellman Barrett - Index No.: 629110/2026

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Island Harvest Food Bank

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

New York State Department of Transportation - Suffolk County Traffic Study including Chapel Lane, Moore's Lane, Front Street and Main Street

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amend Resolution Number 2026-456 (Special Event 2026-7 Macari Vineyard at Meadowlark)

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Town Clerk

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Civil Service Law Section 75 Hearing

Voted yesAug 25, 2026

Coastal Erosion Hazard Permit Approval for 1525 North Sea Drive

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

2026 Budget Modification - Community Preservation

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

2026 Summer Staff - Beaches Hires

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Acknowledge Retirement of Carol Murphy

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Beach Permit Refund

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approve Resolution 2026-069

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Appoint Michael Rolle Groundskeeper II

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Approval of Audit

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Set Annual Fishers Island Town Board Meeting

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Amend Fireworks Permit for Peconic Bay Vineyards

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

Amend Resolution 2026-528 Karen Hoeg Term / ARC