Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — August 19, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Aug 19, 2026
Posted by publisher
Sep 29, 2026
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Topics
Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes, Energy and data center siting, Public safety, Moratoriums

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16th Town Board Meeting  08/19/2026  Page 3

RESOLVED, the Town Board directs the Town Clerk to make the Final Comprehensive Plan Update
available online at the Town website as well as available for review at the Town Clerk’s office.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  PUBLIC COMMENT ON OLD BUSINESS

No one came forward

Old Business #1 Approve the final change order/final payment and authorize release of retention for
the Community Activity Center Generator Installation-Electrical Project to Stenzel Electrical
Construction Inc. in the amount of $10,326.60.

4) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO
MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT:

WHEREAS, construction work for the electrical construction contract on the Community Activity Center
Generator Installation Project has been completed. On April 28, 2026, a final inspection was conducted, and
all Final Punch List work has since been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract documents
and specifications; and

WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond, in the amount of $130,532.00 has been submitted along with the
Affidavit of Release of Liens, Affidavit of Subcontractor Payment, and necessary legal documents.

NOW, THEREFORE be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the final change order and authorize release of
retention for the Community Activity Center Generator Installation Project-Electrical Contract to Stenzel
Electrical Construction Inc., 8535 Sunset Drive, Williamsville, New York 14221, in the amount of
$10,326.60; and be it further

RESOLVED, the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to release Stenzel Electrical
Construction Inc.’s performance security in the amount of $119,250.00 as recommended by the Town
Engineer.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW BUSINESS

No one came forward

New Business #1 Approve a temporary moratorium on new battery energy storage system facilities
and solar energy systems (Tier 2 and Tier 3) for a period of twelve (12) months.

5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS
ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT:

WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park seeks to regulate battery energy storage systems and solar energy
systems to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and

WHEREAS, the Town Board finds it necessary to review and update local standards for such facilities.

NOW, THEREFORE be it