Councilman· 2026-2029
Thomas J. McCarthy
Smithtown
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Top issues during term (9)(Public Safety)
Emergency Scene Solicitation Local Law
None anticipated.
Long Island Power Authority Article 78 Litigation Settlement
Financial terms of the interim settlement agreement were not detailed during the public session.
Aboveground Fuel Storage Safety at Townline Road Trucking Station
Private commercial operating costs for the trucking station.
E-Bike and Motorized Device Restrictions
Nominal administrative costs associated with signage and enforcement.
fire prevention fees
Local businesses and property owners could see their routine safety inspection costs go up or down depending on the final fee structure.
Propane Life Safety Hazards at East End Court
Potential future municipal liability or remediation costs if safety violations require town intervention.
Permitting and Impact of Charity Road Races
Nominal permit fees of $100 compared to potential overtime costs for town public safety personnel.
Safety and Compliance Concerns at Stent Court Development
Potential future municipal liability or remediation costs for infrastructure failures.
Hunting and Firearm Safety Concerns along Nissequogue River
Decisions during term (20)
Recorded while McCarthy was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
5188 - Full time appointment of Melissa Strain to the position of Office Assistant in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.66 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory…
4873 - Transfer from account H05-1421-20000-000891 (Equipment.CP26 Traffic Barriers) in the amount of $17,431.55 and transfer to account H05-1990-90000 (Contingency) in the amount of $17,431.55(Public Safety). [consent]
4916 - Increase account A00-02-0000-01030 (Special Assessment-Other Basis) in the amount of $230,000.00 and increase account A00-14-3989-49600 (Other Public Safety/Remed. Prpty) in the amount of $230,000.00(Town Attorney). [consent]
4842 - Return from Unpaid Military Leave of Absence for Employee #008298 in the Department of Public Safety, effective August 20, 2026.
4855 - Return from Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Employee #006783 in the Department of Public Safety, effective September 15, 2026.
4812 - Full time appointment of Zackary Spiler to the position of Guard in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.66 per hour, subject to a 52 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory results of a…
4673 - Part time appointment of Brooke Weinstein to the position of Senior Office Assistant in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $19.45 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective June 10, 2026.
4680 - Full time appointment of Shane Hartig to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory results…
4681 - Full time appointment of Michael Wichtendahl to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.55 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective date pending satisfactory…
4605 - Transfer from account A.1990.0900 (Contingency) in the amount of $995.00 and transfer to account A.1650.0450 (Maintenance/Repairs) in the amount of $995.00 (Public Safety).
4632 - Unpaid Medical Leave of Absence for Employee #006783 in the Department of Public Safety, not to exceed twelve months, effective June 7, 2026.
4403 - Harbormaster Dylan Harris to Attend Marine Patrol Vessel Operator's Course at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Marine Services Bureau in Albany (Public Safety).
4343 - Grant Application to New York State Archives Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) conversion of paper records to digital format for Planning, Public Safety, Town Attorney, Asseessor, and Village of the…
4388 - Agreement with General Security, Inc. to provide Central Station Monitoring, Annual Fire Inspection Services and Labor and Services at various Town locations for a period of 5 years beginning January 1, 2026 (Public Safety).
4117 - Part time appointment of William Hurski to the position of Guard in the Department of Public Safety...
4191 - Transfer from account A.1990.0900 (Contingency) in the amount of $5,000.00 and transfer to account A.1421.0444 (Professional Services) in the amount of $5,000.00(Public Safety).
4118 - Full time appointment of Yesenia Torres to the position of Sanitation Inspector in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $32.53 per hour, subject to a 26 week probationary period, effective February 23, 2026.
4058 - Decrease Petty Cash for Police Auxiliary in the amount of $50.00 and Increase Petty Cash for Public Safety in the amount of $50.00.
3585 - Part time appointment of Donald Lynch to the position of Fire Marshal I in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $29.91 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective January 7, 2026.
3676 - Part time appointment of Kenneth Bernardini to the position of Audio Visual Production Specialist in the Department of Public Safety, at a rate of pay of $22.91 per hour, not to exceed ½ the normal work week, effective January 14,…
Voting record (15)(Public Safety)
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