Councilman, District 5· November 2014 - 2027
Neil J. Foley
Town of Brookhaven
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 19:53
- Avg per meeting
- 2:50
- Segments
- 409
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Top issues during term (20)
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Support
Multi-million dollar private investments with anticipated local tax revenue generation exceeding $9 million per project.
Commercial and Residential Signage and Variance Approvals
No direct cost to taxpayers; benefits the businesses' visibility.
Proposed 150-Foot Cell Tower on Whiskey Road
Property values for nearby homes could be negatively impacted by the installation of a commercial monopole.
2027 Preliminary Operating and Capital Budgets
Helps maintain low borrowing costs for town capital projects.
Accessory Apartment and Small Lot Development Standards
New homes add to the tax base but neighbors worry about density, drainage costs, and property values.
Proposed Subdivision and Demolition at 37 Christian Avenue
Demolition and three new homes would likely raise nearby property values — and property taxes — while residents fear displacement of the descendant community.
Cannabis Retail Dispensary Proposal on Montauk Highway
Denial eliminates potential municipal tax revenue and business investment from the cannabis sector at this site.
Accessory Apartment Regulations and Density in Port Jefferson Station
Increased density may impact municipal services and infrastructure maintenance costs.
Mastic Beach Neighborhood Road Revitalization and Eminent Domain
The town offered 220,000 dollars for parcel acquisition.
Town Resolutions, Bids, and Capital Projects
Involves multi-million dollar bond resolutions and capital plan reallocations.
Police Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption
Provides targeted property tax relief to qualifying seniors and disabled veterans within the town tax district.
Carvana Commercial Use Variance Request
Involves multi-million dollar corporate assets and regional economic activity, though specific municipal revenue impacts were not quantified.
Bully Crew Canine Rescue Facility in Pine Barrens
Utilization of existing properties for specialized community non-profit services with minimal municipal infrastructure burden.
Triangle Park and Stanglewood Commons Retail Developments
Private investment in commercial and residential construction that expands the local tax base.
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.
Setback and Accessory Structure Variances
Property value adjustments and increased tax revenues from new residential construction.
Allegria Affordable Housing and Wastewater Project in Bellport
Encapsulates significant state-backed tax credits, private investments, and affordable housing funding.
SAFStor Change of Zone and Mini-Storage Facility in Coram
Generates approximately $150,000 annually in new property tax revenue.
Decisions during term (991)
Recorded while Foley was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Planning Consensus Resolution Agenda
Approval of The Shoppes at Triangle Park Site Plan
Approval of Tanglewood Commons LLC Site Plan
Renaming School Street Park to Officer Jack Jantzen Memorial Park
Adoption of Senior Citizen Income Limit Tax Exemptions
An application to amend a condition of approval for a site plan known as Alegria South.
An application to amend a condition of approval for a site plan known as Atlantic Avenue STP.
Planning Board Public Hearing to consider an application for a Site Plan known as NY Bully Crew Kennel for property located at the east side of North Street, 1,000 feet north of Moriches Middle Island Road, Manorville, on October 22, 2026.
A Planning Board public hearing for a Land Division known as Brookhaven Logistics Center II LLC @ Yaphank, to consolidate Suffolk County Tax Map numbers into 2 lots, located 201.47 feet east of Suffolk County Route 101, South side of…
Report of Revenue for the Town Clerk’s Office for the Month of September 2026 was $60,123.75.
Acceptance of the October 1, 2026, Town Board Meeting Minutes.
Report of Revenue for the Office of the Superintendent of Highways for the Month of September 2026 in the Amount of $85,421.89
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP36812 – Neighborhood Road, Shirley
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP30748 – Old Medford Avenue, Medford
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP62134 – Dayton Avenue, Manorville
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP2484524 – 0 Dayton Avenue, Manorville
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP36043 – Whiskey Road, Ridge
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP36794 – Pipe Stave Hollow Road, Mt. Sinai
Authorization to Release Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP36664 – Iroquois Avenue, Selden
Authorization to Accept Cash Security Given in Lieu of a Surety Bond for Highway Work Permit No. HWP59293 – Hammond Lane, Centereach
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