Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — May 20, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Town Board
Meeting
May 20, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jun 4, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Public safety, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic

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10th Town Board Meeting  05/20/2026  Page 6

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Special Event Permit request for the Chase the
Sun 5K Run to be held on Friday June 5, 2026 from 7 PM – 10 PM.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #7 Approve the “Kid’s Fishing Derby” Special Event.

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

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the Special Event Permit request for the Orchard
Park’s Rotary Club’s “Kids Fishing Derby” to be held on Saturday June 20, 2026, from 9 AM – 1 PM. This
event will be held at Green Lake in Orchard Park.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #8 Sign award contract to Fairway Contracting for the Green Lake Weir Seeding and
Grading and Maintenance Road Stone Restoration work.

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

WHEREAS, informal bids were received for the Green Lake Restoration work. The project consists of
restoration work associated with the Green Lake Weir Dredging and Weir damage and consists of the
placement of 40 tons of CR#2 stone on the driveway and restoration of the disturbed lawn areas with hydro-
seeding and mulching; and

WHEREAS, the Parks and Grounds Department does not have the manpower to complete the work currently.
The Engineering Department has received quotes from three contractors for the work scope. Fairway
Contracting was the lowest responsible bid submitted for $5,880.00; and

WHEREAS, there is presently funding in Capital Projects, and transfers will be recommended from
accounting; and

WHEREAS, Fairway Contracting has successfully completed various projects for the Town in the past. The
Town Engineer has no reservations that they can complete the work timely as required for the July 4, 2026
Fireworks Event, weather permitting.

NOW, THEREFORE be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby award the contract for the Green Lake Weir Restoration
Project to the lowest responsible bidder, Fairway Contracting, Inc., 5389 S. Freeman Rd. Orchard Park, NY
14127 in the amount not to exceed $5,880.00, as recommended by the Town Engineer.
  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #9 Approve the purchase and installation of radio communication equipment.

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

WHEREAS, the Police Department continues to experience radio communication issues that impact
operations, officer safety, and overall reliability; and