Elizabeth Farrell Lorentz
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- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 5:24:57
- Avg per meeting
- 17:06
- Segments
- 4194
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Top issues during term (20)
Parker Road Residential Subdivision
Fifty-nine new homes would add to the town's tax base but also increase demand for schools and services.
Battery Energy Storage System Proposal at 6433 Railroad Avenue
The project could provide host community agreement and PILOT revenues shared among the town, county, and school district, though exact figures remain to be negotiated.
Residential Setback Variances and Property Improvements
Increases private property utility and potential capital value.
Camp Road corridor safety
Any improvements would be funded and approved by the state, since Camp Road is a state route.
Briad Development Traveler Center on Big Tree Road
New commercial development could add to the town's tax base, though traffic impacts at the busy intersection remain a question.
2027 Town and Fire District Budgets
Amounts are detailed in the budget documents attached to the agenda.
All Seasons VM Storage Commercial Warehouses
Private capital investment adding commercial storage and flex space inventory to the town's tax base.
Southwestern Boulevard Automated Coffee Shop Proposal
Private commercial investment in a new retail out-parcel.
100% Disabled Veterans Property Tax Exemption Implementation
Shifting the tax burden for exempt veteran properties to other taxpayers; the town acknowledged there is a cost.
Pedestrian safety at South Park Avenue crosswalk
Not to exceed $8,000 for the design, positioned to unlock larger grant funding.
Wetzl Development Rezoning and Environmental Impact Statement
Potential long-term changes to property values and municipal service demands based on future land use.
Proposed Data Center Moratorium
No direct cost to taxpayers; the pause protects infrastructure and utility capacity while codes are updated.
Lakeshore Road Speed Study & Traffic Safety
Funded through existing account DB5110.0205.
Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Establishment
The district formalizes EMS funding and service boundaries town-wide; no new cost was stated at adoption.
Senior and Community Center Construction
Project budget increased by $280,093.30 through the change orders.
Benderson Development Tree Clearing and Drainage on Camp Road
None directly determined at this stage.
Retail Cannabis Dispensary Security and Design at Lakeshore Road
Generates local business investment and potential retail sales activity along Lakeshore Road.
Proposed Real Property Tax Cap Override
Impacts all town taxpayers with potential property tax increases above the 2% statutory cap for the 2027 fiscal year.
Hilbert College athletic field reduction
Mission Hills Phase IV Dumpster Locations
Minor administrative costs associated with amended site plan review and public hearing notices.
Decisions during term (652)
Recorded while Lorentz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Kevin Wyse automated coffee shop — tabled pending DOT
Harvest Bible Chapel addition — advisory recommendation approved
Briad Development traveler center — SEQRA, special use permit, and site plan approved
Approval of Minutes of Previous Meetings
Town of Hamburg Data Center Moratorium Adoption Resolution
Hamburg Woodlawn Gateway BOA Plan Lead Agency and Public Hearing Resolution
Amendments to the 2027 Supervisor's Budget
Order Establishing the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District
Resolution Urging State to Amend Criminal Procedure Law for Repeat Juvenile Offenders
Out of Town Travel Request – POLICE
Budget Transfers and Adjustments 4.9–4.14
ECWA Collection Administrative Fee
Amendment of Planning & Engineering Fees
Twin Willow Water Service
Personnel Action Forms 4.18–4.19
POLICE – Agreement with Auctions International
Tree Removal and Demolition Awards 4.21–4.24
Ice Rink Equipment Cover Design
Fisher & Associates Proposal – South Park Avenue Multimodal Design
Non-Renewal of Granicus/CARAHSOFT Contract
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