Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — May 6, 2026

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Town of Orchard Park
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May 6, 2026
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May 22, 2026
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9th Town Board Meeting  05/06/2026  Page 10

WHEREAS, the governing body finds it necessary and in the best interest of the department to extend Chief
Sheppard’s appointment to ensure continuity of leadership.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that Greg Sheppard’s appointment as Chief be and hereby is extended for an additional eleven
(11) days, through and including May 14, 2026, under the same terms and conditions presently in effect; and
be it further

RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR

Doug McFarland thanked the Town for working on the Green Lake Bridge and Weir.

Stephanie Stachiercz spoke against having the July 4th fireworks at Green Lake.

Robert Lindenfield spoke against having the July 4th fireworks at Green Lake.

Nancy Barry spoke against having the July 4th fireworks at Green Lake and inquired about putting
sidewalks in on Elmhurst St. and wanted potholes filled.

Mary Chase spoke of the benefits of the Speed Humps on Bieler Rd.

Christine Weyer spoke highly of Maria Galley at the Senior Center and asked that Orchard Park stop
spraying weed killing chemicals on Town Property.

Ryan Gruchala inquired about installing a Frisbee Golf course at Brush Mountain.

  ELECTED OFFICIALS & DEPARTMENT MANAGERS

Supervisor Joseph Liberti spoke in favor of a Frisbee Golf course at Brush Mountain, he also stated that only
fertilizer was being sprayed at the CAC. He spoke of looking into other locations to hold the July 4th
Fireworks and stated they will look carefully at reviews from residents about the Bieler Rd. Speed Humps.

Councilmember Scott Honer stated he would look into what they are spraying at the CAC and will listen to
feedback about holding the fireworks at Green Lake. He will also look carefully at reviews from residents
about the Bieler Rd. Speed Humps.

Town Engineer Wayne Bieler spoke in favor of a Frisbee Golf course at Brush Mountain and gave an update
about the Green Lake dredging.

Highway Superintendent Andrew Slotman spoke of Brush collection.

Interim Police Chief Greg Sheppard spoke of a part-time position available in Animal Control.

21) 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 #9 following
auditing by members of the Town Board and in the funds indicated: