Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — August 19, 2026

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

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Text · page 5 of 13

16th Town Board Meeting  08/19/2026  Page 5

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Special Event Permit request for the 2026
Orchard Park High School Homecoming Parade to be held on Saturday September 26, 2026 from 10:00AM–
11:00AM.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #5 Approve the Creation and Funding of a new Full-Time Assessment Clerk position
within the Assessment Department.

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

WHEREAS, the Assessment Department is responsible for maintaining accurate property records, processing
exemptions, and assisting the public with valuation inquiries; and

WHEREAS, anticipated staff retirements and scheduled leaves are projected to create operational coverage
gaps within the department; and

WHEREAS, the department's administrative workload is concurrently increasing due to an upcoming
records digitization and data conversion project; and

WHEREAS, it has been determined that a new full-time Assessment Clerk position is necessary to maintain
administrative efficiency, meet statutory deadlines, and ensure high-quality public service; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been identified and are available within the current fiscal year budget to
support the salary of this position.

NOW, THEREFORE be it

RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park as follows:

  1. Creation of Position: The position of full-time Assessment Clerk within the Assessment Department
  is hereby established.

  2. Authorization to Hire: The Town Supervisor, or his designee, is authorized to initiate recruitment
  and fill the position in accordance with applicable New York State Civil Service Law, the applicable
  collective bargaining agreement, and the Town's personnel policies.

  3. Compensation and Benefits: The Assessment Clerk position shall be compensated within the
  approved salary range of 0004 at $20.30\hourly, plus standard benefits, effective 10/01/2026

  4. Funding Source: The costs associated with this position shall be funded from the available funds
  from the currently unfilled part-time clerk position.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #6 Declare equipment and materials as surplus and authorize them to be auctioned off
from the Parks & Grounds and Compost Department.

10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO
MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: