Babylon board adopts multiple routine resolutions; closes traffic-code hearing, hears one public comment

The Town of Babylon board met Jan. 15 and adopted Resolutions 64 through 77 by roll call, each recorded as approved 4-0 with one member absent. The board also closed a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the town's uniform traffic code and reserved decision, and heard one public comment about a property certificate of occupancy.

At the start of the meeting Supervisor Schaffer opened a public hearing "in reference to amending chapter 2, article 4, section 2 dash 8 of the town of Babylon uniform code of traffic ordinances." With no members of the public signed up to speak for the hearing, Councilman Manetta moved and Councilman McSweeney seconded a motion "to close and reserve," which the board approved.

The bulk of the meeting then followed the consent and resolution agendas. The clerk called the roll for each resolution; the transcript records Councilman Manetta, Councilman McSweeney, Councilman Gregory and Supervisor Schaffer voting yes on Resolutions 64–77, with Councilman Martinez absent for illness. The transcript does not provide motion sponsors, the substance of each resolution, funding amounts, or related contracts for most items; each was adopted as presented on the agenda.

During the open portion Crystal Catanzaro of 127 Barn Street in West Babylon asked about the certificate of occupancy for 86 Arnold Avenue, saying, "I sent you an email on September 26th if there was a CO for the issued property." She told the board she had received conflicting information: she said a town employee (Liz White) told her there was a CO, while a FOIL response indicated no CO; she said the courts asked and the town told them there was a CO. Town Attorney Joe Wilson agreed to meet with Catanzaro after the meeting to provide the correct information.

With no further public comment, Councilman Gregory moved to adjourn and the meeting ended.