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10th Town Board Meeting 05/20/2026 Page 3 WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond, in the amount of $135,708.00, has been submitted along with the Affidavit of Release of Liens, Affidavit of Subcontractor Payment, and necessary legal documents. The Bond amount represents the Final Contract amount. NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the release of retention and final payment for the Berg Road Pump Station Replacement Project — Electrical to Stenzel Electrical Construction, 8535 Sunset Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221, in the amount of $21,307.20; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Clerk to release Stenzel Electrical Construction's performance security for the Berg Road Pump Station Replacement Project —Electrical Contract in the amount of $137,112.00 as recommended by the Town Engineer. The resolution was unanimously adopted. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW BUSINESS No one came forward New Business #1 Appoint a Chief of Police. 5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park is empowered to appoint a Chief of Police for the Town Police Department pursuant to applicable New York State law and local enactments; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has conducted an extensive review and desires to appoint Brendon O’Hara as Chief of Police. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that Brendon O’Hara is hereby appointed to the position of Chief of Police for the Town of Orchard Park, effective June 6, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the base 2026 annual salary for the Chief of Police shall be One Hundred Seventy Two Thousand Dollars ($172,000.00); and be it further RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police shall follow the benefits schedule in the current Command Officers Agreement including longevity pay in the amount of seven percent (7%) of base salary consistent with applicable Town policies, collective bargaining agreements, or other governing provisions regarding longevity compensation for employees; and be it further RESOLVED, that all other terms and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with the Town’s policies, any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and resolutions of the Town Board. The resolution was unanimously adopted. On the question: Supervisor Liberti read the following letter from Councilmember Mariano I unfortunately cannot attend tonight’s exciting and historic meeting. After a long, tedious and thorough process, the Town Board will be voting on a new police chief. I would like to thank the O’Hara family for