Planning Commission approves Branchinelli's Site Plan Approval, 5–0

Branchinelli's Site Plan Approval

5 yes, 0 no

Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes)

June 17, 2026 Minutes

0 yes, 0 no

Approval of Legal Settlements

5 yes, 0 no

Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes)

Authorize Advertising Public Hearing for Tax Cap Override

5 yes, 0 no

Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes), Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes)

Adopt Local Law #12-2026: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Preservation Fund

5 yes, 0 no

Thomas J. McCarthy (yes), Edward R. Wehrheim (yes), Thomas W. Lohmann (yes), Lynne C. Nowick (yes), Lisa M. Inzerillo (yes)

5094 - Parade/Run/Walk - Community Association of St. James Halloween Parade, October 25, 2026 from 12:00 PM until approximately 2:00 PM

0 yes, 0 no

Minutes Approval September 24, 2026

5 yes, 0 no

5099 - Transfer from account A00-17-1330-45300 (Maintenance Contracts) in the amount of $1118.03, and Transfer to account A00-17-1330-21000 (Office Equipment) in the amount of $1118.03 (Receiver of Taxes).

5 yes, 0 no

5100 - Transfer from account A00-17-1330-44400 (Professional Services) in the amount of $400.00, and Transfer to A00-17-1330-21000 (Office Equipment) in the amount of $400.00, (Receiver of Taxes).

5 yes, 0 no

5121 - Transfer from account A00-04-1315-47200 (Dues/Conferences/Education) in the amount of $1,000.00 and transfer to account A00-04-1315-41100 (Office Supplies) in the amount of $1,000.00(Comptroller).

5 yes, 0 no

5122 - Increase account H02-04-0000-04589-000927 (Fed Aid HUD CPF Grant CP26 Roads) in the amount of $5,000,000.00 and increase account H02-07-5112-26100-000927 (CP26 HUD Grant Road Rehabilitation) in the amount of $5,000,000.00(Highway).

5 yes, 0 no

5123 - The Town Board to authorize the Comptroller to loan cash funds from DR fund to H02.

5 yes, 0 no

5130 - Budget Transfer from account B00-13-8021-44900-000000 (Printing) in the amount of $1,500.00, account B00-13-8021-47300-000000 (Books & Subscriptions) in the amount of $500.00, account B00-13-8021-21000-000000 (Office Equipment) in…

5 yes, 0 no

5132 - Transfer from account A00-18-7317-44900 (printing) $1,800 to account # A00-18-7317- 44400 (professional services)

5 yes, 0 no

5133 - Transfer from account A00-18-7317-41000((supplies ) $4.000 to account # A00-18-7317- 44400(professional services)

5 yes, 0 no

5134 - Transfer from account SR0-10-8162-49600-000000 (SHREDDER MAINTENANCE) in the amount of $11,000 and account SR0-10-8162-49700-000000 (MULCH BAGS) in the amount of $7,349.60 and Transfer to account SR0-10-8162-41900-000000 (FUEL) in…

5 yes, 0 no

5147 - Transfer from account A00-11-7521-11000-000000 (Full-Time Salaries) in the amount of $65,000, transfer to account A00-11-7110-41300-000000 (Parks Supplies) in the amount of $20,000, transfer to account A00-11-7110-45900-000000 (Boat…

5 yes, 0 no

5125 - In the matter of the Application for Site Plan Approval by Antilla Management Corp. c/o Mario Branchinelli for Branchinelli's (26-03), NE/c/o Townline Road and NYS Route 111, Hauppauge, for the reasons as stated in a memorandum from…

5 yes, 0 no

5104 - Bid #26-058 for Cast Iron Drainage Items to Campbell Foundry and General Foundries Inc. as per bids opened on September 24, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5110 - Bid #26-060 - Remove and Replace Garage Doors at MSF to TM Kenney Door Systems Inc. as per bid opening on September 24, 2026 and to further authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement on a form approved by the Town Attorney.

5 yes, 0 no

5126 - Bid #26-055 - Pre-Engineered Steel Storage Building to GEC Contracting Inc. as per bid opening on August 27, 2026 and to further authorize the Supervisor to execute an agreement on a form approved by the Town Attorney.

5 yes, 0 no

5140 - Award of BID: 26-053 Refuse Remediation from Private Properties

5 yes, 0 no

5105 - Town Board to authorize an agreement with Key Merchant Services to implement an online payment system for the collection of commercial waste fees under New York State Office of General Services Procurement Contract Number PS68914.

5 yes, 0 no

5111 - Extension of Bid #25-077: Janitorial Supplies with Amity Vacuum Inc. and WB Mason Co., Inc. until October 31, 2027.

5 yes, 0 no

5114 - Town Board to rescind resolution 2026-667, ID #4797 adopted on July 14, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5136 - Sole Source: Annual Software Maintenance and Support for Municity 5 Software with ICC Community Development Solutions.

5 yes, 0 no

5137 - Waiver of the Environmental Assessment Review Fee for the submission of an application for the restoration of a pre-existing bulkhead located at 6 Mill Creek Road, Stony Brook, New York.

5 yes, 0 no

5120 - The Town Board to issue a written consistency determination pursuant to Chapter 151 of the Town Code, that Coastal Consistency Review #2025-10A (Given Park Pedestrian Bridge) is consistent with the LWRP subject to conditions as…

5 yes, 0 no

5101 - Full time provisional appointment of Diana Van Vleet to the position of Drug and Alcohol Counselor I in the Horizons Counseling and Education Center, at a rate of pay of $29.99 per hour, effective date pending satisfactory results…

5 yes, 0 no

5102 - Ratification of the Supervisor's execution of a Stipulation of Settlement agreement in lieu of Section 75 proceeding for Employee #008498.

5 yes, 0 no

5107 - Change in termination date for Matthew R. Cotignola, seasonal Recreation Aide II in the Recreation Department, from August 28, 2026 to November 13, 2026, with no change in rate of pay.

5 yes, 0 no

5108 - Change in termination date for James Brauer, seasonal Recreation Leader in the Recreation Department, from August 28, 2026 to September 18, 2026, with no change in rate of pay.

5 yes, 0 no

5109 - Part time appointment of James Brauer to the position of Recreation Aide II in the Recreation Department, at a rate of pay of $18.00 per hour, effective date retroactive to September 19, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5131 - Part time appointment of Jeannine M. Francione to the position of Assistant Group Leader in the School Age Child Care Department, at a rate of pay of $21.31 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective October 7, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

5139 - Promotion of Liam Trotta to the position of Senior Environmental Planner in the Planning & Community Development Department, at a rate of pay of $53.66 per hour, subject to a 12 week probationary period, effective October 10, 2026.

5 yes, 0 no

Branchinelli's Parking & Septic Expansion

Northeast corner of NYS Route 111 and Town Line Road, Hauppauge

A site plan to expand the parking lot, relocate a curb cut, and upgrade the septic system by filling in an existing recharge basin.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Gyrodyne LLC

St. James, NY

Requesting a six-month retroactive extension of conditional preliminary approval to March 30, 2027.

still pending

Map of Stonebridge

Smithtown, NY

Requesting a waiver and covenant modification to allow a new subdivision application without shutting down the golf course and clubhouse.

still pending

Branchinelli's Site Plan

NE/c/o Townline Road and NYS Route 111, Hauppauge

Site plan approval application accompanied by a SEQRA negative declaration.

approved (5-0) · still approved

Town Budget and State Mandates

Town officials discussed the upcoming 2027 budget and the financial pressures caused by unfunded state mandates from Albany, which have forced consideration of a tax cap override.

What it means: Town residents receiving maintained essential municipal services.

Veterans Park Parking and Traffic Impact

A resident expressed concerns regarding increased traffic, headlights, and noise from parking spaces bordering her property near Veterans Park, requesting privacy solutions and an additional park exit.

What it means: Nearby homeowners seeking reduced noise and improved privacy.

Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Cap Override

The town is scheduling a public hearing to consider overriding the state tax cap for the upcoming 2027 fiscal year budget, which could affect local property tax rates.

What it means: Town budget planners seeking fiscal flexibility.

Federal HUD Road Rehabilitation Grant Funding

The town accepted $5 million in federal grant funds to support ongoing road repair and infrastructure improvements.

What it means: Injects $5 million into town road repair projects without municipal bonding.

Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Preservation Fund

The town officially established a new local law dedicated to preserving parks, recreation areas, and open spaces.

What it means: Residents seeking expanded parks and natural resource protection.

Branchinelli's Site Plan & Septic Upgrade

Branchinelli's is expanding its parking lot and upgrading its septic system by filling in an old recharge basin. The changes aim to improve traffic flow and solve under-capacity septic issues at the Route 111 location.

What it means: Restaurant patrons and staff will benefit from improved parking and updated facilities.

Map of Stonebridge Golf Facility Covenant Modification

Stonebridge is asking to change a rule so their golf course and clubhouse can stay open while the town looks at a new subdivision application.

What it means: Stonebridge operators, golfers, and patrons who want the course to stay open.

Gyrodyne LLC Preliminary Approval Extension

Gyrodyne LLC is asking for a six-month extension on their conditional preliminary approval in St. James, giving them more time to keep the project moving without starting over.

What it means: The developer, Gyrodyne LLC, gets extra time to maintain its project status.