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Resolutions: The board approved resolutions numbered 5-11 through 5-14. For the roll-called items (Res. 5-11, 5-12 and 5-14), the clerk reported the same tally: three votes in favor and two abstentions. Councilman Mineta and Supervisor Schaeffer were recorded as abstaining on those roll-call votes; Councilman Martinez, Councilman McSweeney and Councilman Gregory were recorded as voting yes. One resolution (5-13) was adopted by voice vote; the clerk recorded its approval without a roll call.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 5-11: Approved. Roll call recorded Councilman Mineta — abstain; Councilman Martinez — yes; Councilman McSweeney — yes; Councilman Gregory — yes; Supervisor Schaeffer — abstain. Tally: 3 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain.
- Resolution 5-12: Approved. Roll call recorded Councilman Mineta — abstain; Councilman Martinez — yes; Councilman McSweeney — yes; Councilman Gregory — yes; Supervisor Schaeffer — abstain. Tally: 3 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain.
- Resolution 5-13: Approved. Adopted by voice vote; no roll-call tally recorded in the transcript.
- Resolution 5-14: Approved. Roll call recorded Councilman Mineta — abstain; Councilman Martinez — yes; Councilman McSweeney — yes; Councilman Gregory — yes; Supervisor Schaeffer — abstain. Tally: 3 yes, 0 no, 2 abstain.

Public hearings: The board opened and then closed seven public hearings; in each case the clerk recorded that there were no public comment cards and the board moved to close and reserve decision. The hearings closed and decision reserved included amendments to traffic-related chapters of the Town Code (multiple sections cited), zoning (Town Code chapter 213, article 12), beaches and recreational areas (Town Code chapter 81, article 2), a peace-and-good-order provision (Town Code chapter 165, article 7 on loitering) and an extension of a temporary moratorium on battery and energy storage system facilities in the town. All seven hearings were closed without recorded public testimony at the July 9 meeting and decisions were reserved for later action.

Procedural notes: The board first adopted a consensus resolution agenda; no items were removed before the roll call votes reported above. Where roll-call votes were recorded the clerk read the members’ responses; where no formal roll call was taken the minutes record a voice vote. The transcript did not include the full text of the resolutions or the specific ordinance language under consideration for each hearing; the record lists the code references cited during the public-hearing announcements but no ordinance text was read aloud at the meeting.

Next steps: Decision on the seven public hearings was reserved; the board did not take final action on those items on July 9.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Board Meeting-July 9, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","On July 9 the Town of Babylon Board adopted four resolutions (Res. 5-11 through 5-14) and closed seven public hearings — including a temporary moratorium on battery and energy storage system facilities — with decisions reserved for later review.","taxTitle","Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York","taxId",52789,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6176962,"Residents and community leaders urge Town of Babylon to preserve Mac Academy at Boulder Mac Park",2332,670000,3002000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5342486-911c6ea07ea53999c46c8a2f8454c890&start=670&end=3002","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5342486-911c6ea07ea53999c46c8a2f8454c890/thumbnail_670000.jpg","/articles/6176962/Town-of-Babylon/Suffolk-County/New-York/Residents-and-community-leaders-urge-Town-of-Babylon-to-preserve-Mac-Academy-at-Boulder-Mac-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6176962-8070d4bd43fe068b17099fe95423b55a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159941&Signature=CEQegoVa4K7YH5rU9DZnMlb376jMftKe3ZzDxQBnSB-Fx6FPwRMTji3qO3Bw1gB87iqRe6kP7koQvw6v8r1UXgcA9bKBCuIJ-JbRHFIy1CXV42bVQuEsqSIlAvZoRqUvDx6qjCP1VqSZfFH6LA4B6Td-uMf3jtwwt0X3Tgv-POIBQ98eiIMadwpF6rkWH1pEGYpCGxA5gGKN8jeUnWvr03lWX3UFH2mvFQbtmCFDs1W20ekHafQhEd-Sl9PiuonxSnir-LKeHbmBGuX8qgXeYDjO2vWcflxTScOxhMBXjAdcfAbcXdH9fcQ2SqD8ahcerHgbibBKEoqMdC3t-sYIHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of residents and community leaders told the Town of Babylon Board during the open portion of its July 9 meeting that Boulder Mac Park’s Mac Academy (MAC) should be preserved and supported by the town.

Supporters said the program — which one speaker said began in February 2017 — provides youth mentorship, sports opportunities and vendor exposure, and helps keep young people engaged. “I founded Boulder Mac Park, the Mac Academy in 02/2017,” said Andre Iodigi, who identified himself as the program’s founder and gave a Wyandanch address. Dan Lloyd, a resident who described the program’s record, told the board, “We have had less than 3 incidents in 504 days. We have had less than 3 incidents in 9 years and less than 3 incidents in 72 weeks.”

Why it matters: speakers said the MAC offers a sustained, local outlet for youth and that ending or restricting the program would remove a key community resource. Several speakers asked the board to explore supporting the program with town resources or facilities and to preserve vendor and community access during large events.

Supporters described community benefits beyond sport. Sandra Barnes, who said she attends and helps at events, told the board: “You are actually saving lives. So if you cancel this program, the lives are gone.” April Smith, a local entrepreneur who organizes vendors, said events tied to the MAC drive local business and outreach, noting vendors and community organizations distribute resources at tournaments. Several speakers said the program has produced college opportunities for participants; one parent said her son earned a full scholarship connected to exposure at MAC events.

Speakers also acknowledged occasional incidents but said they were infrequent and that town public safety had been present at events. Bishop Walter Willie, a local minister, said, “They’re doing an excellent job,” and called for the community and town to work through occasional problems. Attendees said they had gathered signatures in support; Dan Lloyd reported “over 700 signatures” and said supporters had collected written statements describing the program’s impact.

Requests made to the board included providing a dedicated building or low-interest town loan to allow the MAC to expand beyond park-based activities, increased coordinated security and formalized collaboration with town public safety. Sandra Barnes urged officials to “provide him with a loan to build his own building” and to keep the program running. Several speakers asked the town to treat the program as a partner in preventing youth violence by keeping activities available and supervised.

What the board did: the remarks occurred during the meeting’s open portion; speakers said they were meeting with town staff and expected a hearing the next day. No board vote or formal action on the MAC was recorded on July 9.

Community context and details: speakers named the program Boulder Mac Park and Mac Academy, said it has operated since 2017, and reported vendor and local-business benefits from tournament days. Several speakers identified addresses (Amityville and Wyandanch) and said many participants are local; one supporter called for mentorship and youth-center capacity to expand the program’s reach.

Next steps: speakers said they planned further meetings with town staff and expected a hearing soon; no ordinance, contract, loan or formal town commitment was recorded at the July 9 session.","Dozens of residents and community leaders told the Town of Babylon board on July 9 that Boulder Mac Park’s Mac Academy has provided youth programming, mentorship and business opportunities for nine years and asked the town to support rather than curtail the program.","actionData","errors"]

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Town of Babylon board adopts four resolutions; closes seven public hearings, decisions reserved

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