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10th Town Board Meeting 05/20/2026 Page 7 WHEREAS, Gilbane Turner, the contractor for the construction of the new Highmark Stadium, has purchased microwave links, two repeaters, and an antenna to enhance communications in the stadium area, thereby significantly reducing the Town’s cost for this project; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the addition of two (2) radio antenna sites—resulting in a total of four (4) sites, including the existing monopole and the new stadium site—will substantially improve radio coverage and communication capabilities throughout the Town; and WHEREAS, Saia Communications has submitted a proposal for the purchase and installation of the necessary equipment and services for these improvements at an estimated cost of $60,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the purchase and installation of radio communications equipment and related services from Saia Communications for two (2) additional antenna sites at a total estimated cost of $60,000.00. The resolution was unanimously adopted. On the question: Supervisor Liberti stated the updated quote is $72,000.00, the Board unanimously agreed to the updated estimate. New Business #10 Authorize the establishment of an Economic Development Committee Sub-Account. 14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park has maintained an Economic Development Committee (“EDC”) for many years for the purpose of supporting and encouraging economic development activities within the Town; and WHEREAS, funds associated with the activities and purposes of the EDC have been received by the Town in the form of a bank check in the approximate amount of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00); and WHEREAS, the Town’s attorney and accounting firm have recommended that such funds be maintained within a separate sub-account or otherwise segregated account structure under the Town’s existing banking relationship for accounting and tracking purposes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park hereby acknowledges the continued existence of the Economic Development Committee as a Town committee operating under the auspices of the Town of Orchard Park; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to establish an Economic Development Committee sub-account, or other appropriately designated account structure, under the Town’s existing banking relationship for the purpose of depositing and administering EDC-related funds; and be it further RESOLVED, that all monies deposited into said sub-account shall remain funds of the Town of Orchard Park and shall be subject to all applicable Town financial controls, accounting procedures, procurement requirements, and New York State laws and regulations; and be it further