Town Board Member· February 2026 - December 2026
Steve Barz
Town of Irondequoit
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 4:19
- Avg per meeting
- 0:32
- Segments
- 105
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Top issues during term (20)
Operation Stone Garden and ICE Collaboration
None.
Point Pleasant Fire District Extension and Seabreeze Dissolution
Tax levies between the two districts are comparable, with anticipated cost stability.
New Single-Family Home Variances at 30 Anchor Terrace
Increases local property tax base through new residential construction.
Irondequoit Backyard Improvements Bid Award
The project costs $884,500, funded through municipal account #A2901620-520120-BCKYD.
Mixed-Use Commercial District Parking Reform
May encourage private commercial investment and reduce infrastructure costs associated with excess parking lots.
2027 Preliminary Budget Public Hearing Scheduling
Town expenses are tracking below budget at 67.1% with strong overall revenues.
Pest and Property Maintenance Concerns
Direct financial losses for property owners due to unrented units and cleanup costs.
Special Use Permit for Backyard Chickens at 176 Parkview Terrace
None.
New 22-Unit Apartment Building Proposal at 1422 Portland Avenue
Private investment by the developer to construct a new 22-unit apartment building.
Commercial Infill Development at 633 Titus Avenue
Private investments will impact local commercial property values and municipal tax bases.
Special Use Permit for Titus Avenue Restaurant
Generates local construction activity, commercial leasing revenue, and job opportunities.
St. Paul Boulevard Area Odor Issues
Possible future monitoring or engineering study costs.
Residential Setbacks and Drainage Concerns on Rock Beach Road
Property value enhancement through new construction.
Front Porch Setback Variance at 20 Dumont Street
Negligible financial impact on the town, limited to private investment by the homeowner.
downtown revitalization
It brings a massive $4.5 million injection of state money straight into local development without hiking our city taxes.
Spezio Park Playground and Court Upgrades
$482,215.58 funded through reallocated CDBG funds.
Residential Subdivision on Newport Road
New housing construction will increase local housing stock and property tax revenues.
Northside Manor Apartments Rezoning & Expansion
None anticipated at this administrative stage.
Hudson Avenue Multi-Family Apartment Development
Generates private investment for a multi-family residential development on Hudson Avenue.
Hudson Avenue Multi-Family Residential Development
This is a roughly $30 million private investment that will bring new housing stock to Irondequoit.
Decisions during term (281)
Recorded while Barz was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of 2027 Preliminary Budget
Calling Public Hearing for 2027 Preliminary Budget
Update to Progressive Discipline Policy
Agreement for Employee Drug Testing Services
Appointment of Police Officer Kyler Hoke
Appointment of Police Officer Austin Harding
Acceptance of Monetary Gift from Donna D. Peters
Enacting Local Law for Mixed-Use Commercial District Regulations
Enacting Local Law for Small-Cell and Microcell Telecommunications
Enacting Local Law for Long-Term Rental Properties
Special Use Permit for Titus Wash n' Go Laundromat
Resolution to Extend Point Pleasant Fire District
Intermunicipal Agreement with West Irondequoit Central School District
First Amendment to Playground Installation Contract
Designating Councilman Barz to Hear FOIL Appeals
Grant Application for State Certified Local Government Grant
Approval of Special Event License for Run Like Hell 5k
September 14, 2026 Workshop Meeting Minutes
September 30, 2026 Regular Town Board Meeting Minutes
Positive Recommendation for Titus Wash n' Go Special Use Permit
Voting record (7)
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