Elizabeth C. Farrell Lorentz

The board discussed a proclamation honoring Jessica Underberg, scheduled a public hearing for proposed local law #5, 2026, and authorized a septic easement for the Nike Recreational Facility. Additional agenda items included the authorization of bids for annual grass cutting, approval of reimbursement for staff travel, scheduling a public hearing for Chapter 65 code amendments, personnel changes for recreation services, and budget transfers. The board also approved the purchase of a new ice resurfacer, a fee schedule update for the clerk's office, and adopted resolutions regarding zoning amendments for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

The board addressed several key items, including a public hearing for a rezoning local law, various budget adjustments and highway fund transfers, and a property use request from the Erie County Division of Sewage Management. The board also authorized actions regarding the Buffalo Bills Stadium Economic and Multimodal Corridor Revitalization Project and highway drainage. Additionally, the meeting included the approval of service contracts for ADA accessibility and livestreaming, as well as the issuance of requests for proposals for park and arena concessions. Finally, the board approved a change order for the Town Hall parking lot renovation and reviewed audit disbursements.

The board meeting covered a wide range of administrative and operational items. The council honored the Longboards at Hamburg Beach and their crew. Three public hearings were held regarding proposed local laws for 2026. Key approvals included alcohol waivers for Taylor Road, various Personnel Action Forms (P.A.F.) for Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services and B&G departments, and a Civil Service P.A.F. The board also authorized police department donation carryovers and out-of-town travel requests. Additionally, the board approved an HPE lease-to-own agreement, the disposal of town cellphones, updates to the budget transfer authorization and credit card policies, and a stipend increase for B&G. The Engineering Department's participation in a stormwater conference was also addressed.

The Town Board meeting agenda addressed several significant items, including a public hearing for Proposed Local Law #4, 2026, which involves rezoning property for a small-scale travel center. Financial actions included authorizing a budget adjustment transferring funds to Recreation Independent Contractor Services and a highway budget transfer to cover increased costs for road salt. The Board considered granting the Erie County Division of Sewage Management a Right of Entry to use Town property for sewer lining projects. Further resolutions involved authorizing the preparation and submission of a grant application for the Buffalo Bills Stadium Economic & Multimodal Corridor Revitalization Project, authorizing the Highway Department to perform drainage work outside the public right-of-way, approving personnel actions for Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services, and approving the hiring of an Account Clerk for Finance and Administration. Additionally, the Board authorized contracts for DocAccess ADA Accessibility Software and the renewal of livestreaming services. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) were authorized for concessions at the Hamburg Town Park and Arena. Finally, the Board entertained a proposed local law amendment to Chapter 31, Historic Preservation Commission, and set a public hearing date.

The meeting included a Work Session to discuss zoning code amendments, specifically regarding smoke and vape shops requiring a special use permit, with a public hearing set for February 23rd, 2026. Discussions also covered mandatory training requirements for board members, attendance policies, and the process for appointing and utilizing Alternate Board Members. During the Regular Meeting, a public hearing was held for a 2-lot subdivision proposal by Richard Saunders at 5225 Scranton Road, which was tabled to February 18th, 2026, for potential approval after clarifications regarding a duplex and a shed location were made. A site plan approval request for a mixed-use development at 3556 Lake Shore Road was postponed to the Town Board. The Board also reviewed and provided a report and recommendation to the Town Board regarding the rezoning request from C-1 to C-2 for a 4.14-acre parcel at the intersection of Southwestern Boulevard and Big Tree Road to develop a traveler center, recommending approval with conditions related to landscape buffering and traffic studies. The Board recommended the Town Board act as SEQR Lead Agency and issue a Negative Declaration.