Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — August 5, 2026

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Town of Orchard Park
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Town Board
Meeting
Aug 5, 2026
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Aug 21, 2026
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Budget and taxes, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage

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15th Town Board Meeting  08/05/2026  Page 7

  BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Connie Rogers spoke regarding vacant homes near the stadium being turned into parking lots and asked about
enforcing Town Code violations.

Bill Smith inquired about replacing water lines due to multiple water line breaks in the Quaker Road/Metzger
Drive/Stoughton Lane area.

Mike Wahler spoke regarding Forbes Capretto clearing trees in a conservation easement in violation of
Town Code.

Glenn Schafer thanked the Town for fixing wooden walkways that were in disrepair. He informed the
Town Board about the issue and it was fixed within a week.

  ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT MANAGERS

Supervisor Joseph Liberti welcomed all newly hired employees. He also spoke of the water line replacement
timetable.

Councilmember Scott Honer welcomed all newly hired employees and addressed resident concerns. He also
thanked the Parks & Grounds Department for fixing the wooden walkways.

Councilmember John Mariano welcomed all newly hired employees. He also informed residents that the
Town Code Committee is looking to update outdated codes.

Town Attorney Tim Gallagher clarified the effective dates for New Business #2.

Town Engineer Wayne Bieler informed residents that Quaker Road is on the list of water lines to be replaced.
He also spoke of tree replacement in the conservation easement.

Building Inspector Tom Minor addressed resident concerns of Town Code violations.

Police Chief Brendon O’Hara congratulated Thomas Slomka & Benjamin Rataczak on their new positions.
He also informed residents of the temporary closure of Abbott Road on Saturday, August 8th due to the
Buffalo Bills practice at Highmark Stadium.

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the approval of all entries on Warrant #15
following auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated: