Councilman, District 3· April 2023 - 2027
Neil A. Manzella
Town of Brookhaven
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 43:36
- Avg per meeting
- 2:54
- Segments
- 746
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Top issues during term (11)(Environment)
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Support
Multi-million dollar private investments with anticipated local tax revenue generation exceeding $9 million per project.
Floating home special permit renewal, East Patchogue
None to taxpayers.
Proposed Data Centers Moratorium
Could prevent substantial utility rate increases and protect residential property values.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Debate
Generates millions in tax revenue for local school districts and town services, but raises concerns about property values and potential emergency response costs.
Clearing Limits and Environmental Covenants
Legal and recording fees associated with covenant filings apply to property owners.
Stormwater Management and Neighborhood Flooding in Sound Beach
Potential municipal expenditure if the town proceeds with purchasing the private parcel for drainage infrastructure.
Solar Energy Installations on Municipal and Commercial Properties
$6.4 million in total bond authorizations for parks and solar projects.
Waste Management and Smart Program Discussion
Potential long-term savings on solid waste disposal costs.
Blizzard Recovery and Snow Removal Expenses
Requires budget adjustments to cover increased operational costs for storm recovery and snow removal.
environmental cleanup
Local taxpayers will likely foot a hefty bill to fund this massive environmental cleanup.
environmental pollution
Nearby homeowners could see their property values drop and face higher health costs if the pollution isn't cleaned up.
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Manzella was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
CD5 2026-565 Authorization for the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Accept a Grant Award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, through the Water Quality Improvement Program (Round 21), for Funding for a Brine…
CD1 2026-581 Authorizing the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Execute a Joint Application Form Required by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to Remove and Replace Existing Bulkhead on Waterfront Property Located at…
Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property located on Beaver Drive, Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM) 0200-982.20-05.00-021.000…
Authorization for the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Submit a Consolidated Funding Application to the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks,…
2026-363 Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property located in Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM) 0200-983.50-03.00-021.000 and…
2026-378 Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property in Partnership with the County of Suffolk Located at 81 College Road, Selden, Suffolk…
CD4 2026-343 Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property located at Montauk Highway and Yaphank Avenue, Brookhaven Hamlet, Suffolk County Tax…
CD2 2026-293 Resolution Authorizing the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Execute a Subcontract Agreement with Seatuck Environmental Association, to Provide Work and Services to Identify Diamondback Terrapin Movement, for the Installation of…
CD6 2026-299 Resolution Authorizing the Supervisor and/or Deputy Supervisor of the Town of Brookhaven as Authorized Representatives to Execute a Grant Agreement with the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, Green Resiliency…
CD4 2026-202 Authorizing the Supervisor/Deputy Supervisor to Submit a Grant Application to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Open Space for Conservation Grant Program FY 26, for Funding for the Acquisition of a…
CD4 2026-222 Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property located on Colin Drive, Shirley, Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM)…
Authorization for Appropriation of Funds from the Joseph Macchia Environmental Preservation Capital Reserve Fund for Acquisition of Property located in Mastic Beach, Suffolk County Tax Map (SCTM) 0200-982.10-11.00-017.000,…
Authorization to Pay Department of Planning, Environmental, and Land Management Invoices from Nelson Pope Voorhis, LLC for Work Performed related to the Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitilization Area Final Environmental Impact Statement
To Solicit Public and Agency Comments on the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for an Application Known as “SAFStor Change of Zone”
CD5 2026-131 Authorizing the Town Board to Designate Paumanok Environmental, Winter Bros. and Gershow Recycling as Sponsors of the Town of Brookhaven’s 2026 Special Recycling Events for Recycling of Electronic Waste, Paper Shredding, and a…
CD2 2026-145 Acceptance of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement, the Commencement of a Minimum of a 30-Day Comment Period Thereon and Setting a Public Hearing on Same, for an Application Known as “SAFStor Change of Zone”
Acceptance of Mastic Beach Final Generic Environmental Impact Statement
Voting record (2)(Environment)
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