Councilman· 2024-2027
Thomas W. Lohmann
Smithtown
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Top issues during term (20)
Cox & Sons Industrial Landfill Remediation and Trucking Station Proposal
Residents say truck traffic has already damaged Town Line Road, with a county estimate of over $50 million to bring it to spec.
Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Tax Cap Override
Adds approximately $94 annually to the property tax bill of an average Smithtown homeowner.
Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Preservation Fund
Funded through non-tax sources such as donations, grants, and environmental mitigation fees.
Residential Retaining Walls and Encroachments
Affects individual property improvement investments and potential drainage mitigation costs for homeowners.
Veterans Park Parking and Traffic Impact
Residential Additions and Environmental Compliance in Waterfront and Sloped Areas
Development costs for engineering drainage versus potential property damage to neighbors from stormwater runoff.
Cosmic Self Storage Facility on Jericho Turnpike
Commercial investment in a vacant parcel versus potential quality-of-life impacts on neighboring homeowners.
Disabled Veteran Tax Exemption Updates
Modest impact on local tax levies, estimated at about $9 per average household for the senior exemption expansion.
Town Budget and State Mandates
Impacts local property tax levies and town operating funds.
Industrial Storage and Trucking Facility Modifications
Property values for nearby residential homes could be negatively impacted if unmitigated industrial noise and activity continue.
Map of Stonebridge Golf Facility Covenant Modification
Allows ongoing operations of a local recreational and business facility during review.
Raising Cane's Signage and Visual Impact
Private commercial investment in the commercial corridor.
Federal HUD Road Rehabilitation Grant Funding
Injects $5 million into town road repair projects without municipal bonding.
Gyrodyne LLC Preliminary Approval Extension
None directly on town funds; continued development timeline for the applicant.
Property Tax Increases and Local Affordability
Town taxes increased slightly to stay under the 2% cap (about $3 per week for the average homeowner), while school district taxes rose significantly more.
Country Pointe Estates Condominium Development
Will generate construction activity and future tax revenue for the town.
Residential Subdivisions in Fort Salonga and Nesconset
Modest increase in local property tax assessments from new single-family homes.
Solid Waste Management Recyclables Containers
Negligible impact on town operating costs, though residents may need to adjust waste disposal habits.
Commercial Hotel Expansion on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
The project would replace a septic-system restaurant with sewer-connected hotel and retail uses in the Hauppauge Industrial Park.
Industrial Manufacturing and Outdoor Storage Operations at Pelkowski Precast
Supports local industrial manufacturing output and employment, with potential implications for adjacent property values.
Decisions during term (1016)
Recorded while Lohmann was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Case 19598 — Decristofaro fence height variance
Case 19601 — Schuchardt front yard addition
Case 19602 — Alfani front deck variance adjourned
Case 19607 — Cassella retaining wall replacement
Case 19609 — Delhaye swimming pool variance
Case 19610 — Khera & Sharma family living quarters
Case 19611 — Vicare & Depinto retaining walls
Case 19604 — Pelkowski Precast adjourned
Case 19556 — Cox & Sons trucking station adjourned
Case 19591 — Winters unlisted NAG deck
Close Public Hearing on Chapter 112 Building Construction Fees
Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #14-2026 for Building Construction Inspections
Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #15-2026 for Fire Prevention
Close Public Hearing on Fire Prevention Fees
Close Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #16-2026 Tax Cap Override
5143 - Parade/Run/Walk - Nissequogue/Kings Park VFW Post 5796 Veterans Day Parade, November 11, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. until approximately 11:00 A.M.
5144 - Building Deparatment September 2026 Report
5157 - Town Board to Authorize Town Clerk to advertise for Public Hearing to be held in the Victor T. Liss Board Room, Town Hall, Patrick R. Vecchio Building, 99 West Main Street, Smithtown, New York 11787, on Thursday, November 19, 2026…
Minutes Approval October 6, 2026
5145 - Transfer to Account # A00-27-7315-411000 (Office Supplies) in the amount of $1,600.00 and Account # A00-27-7315-49400-000000 (Special Programs) in the amount of $4,800.00. Transfer from Account # A00-27-7315-44400-00000…
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