Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — July 15, 2026

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Town of Orchard Park
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Jul 15, 2026
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14th Town Board Meeting  07/15/2026  Page 33

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #12 Appoint Gianna Hawk as a Seasonal Helper at the Senior Center.

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

WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park requires temporary kitchen assistance to maintain efficient
operations, ensure coverage during permanent staffing transitions, and support peak seasonal demands at the
Senior Center; and

WHEREAS, management has identified and vetted a qualified candidate who possesses the necessary
experience and skills to fulfill this temporary role; and

WHEREAS, Gianna Hawk’s volunteer background and demonstrated team-player attitude will provide
critical operational support during this phase.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the appointment of Gianna Hawk as a seasonal
helper at the Senior Center, at a rate of $17.00 per hour with a schedule of 6 hours per week, effective
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, as recommended by the Senior Center Director.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #13 Appoint a Program Coordinator for the Senior Center.

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

WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park recognizes the importance of providing high quality programs and
services to the senior community served by the Senior Center, and

WHEREAS, the continued operation and enhancement of senior services require appointment of qualified
personnel to oversee program development, partnerships, and participant engagement, and

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the hiring of a Full Time Program Coordinator for
the Senior Center, effective July 20, 2026, subject to applicable personnel policies and rate of pay of
$25.00/hour and upon the completion of nine months of continuous service and Angela Castiglia would be
eligible for a pay rate of $25.50/hour, based on budgetary availability.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Eric Matwijow questioned why he was being denied the ability to spread stone on his commercial parking
lot.
Glenn Schafer requested that the footbridges be repaired on the Arrowood and Ashwood Town Trails.