20260107-TB-M-Organizational (full text)

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 1 The Organizational Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park, Erie County, New York was held at the Orchard Park Municipal Center, S4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park New York 14127, on the 7th day of January 2026 at 7:40 PM (local time), the advertised time, and there were: PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: Joseph Liberti Supervisor Scott Honer Councilmember Julia Mombrea Councilmember John Mariano Councilmember Greg Bennett Councilmember William Even Town Clerk Timothy D. Gallagher Town Attorney Tom Minor Building Inspector Gregory Sheppard Interim Chief of Police Andrew Slotman Highway Superintendent Wayne Bieler Town Engineer Excused Kristin Welch Director of Recreation Excused Maria Galley Director of Sr. Services Supervisor Joe Liberti gave the Invocation for tonight’s Organizational Meeting. Supervisor Joe Liberti read into the record the following: “If anyone appearing before the Town Board has a family, financial or business relationship with any member of the Board, it is incumbent upon that person to make it known under State Law and the Town Code of Ethics.” 1) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: WHEREAS, Public Officer Law, Section 11- 2 provides that in lieu of any additional undertaking, as required by law, the Town Board may approve the procurement of a blanket undertaking from any duly authorized corporate surety covering the officers, clerks, and employees of the Town, and WHEREAS, such blanket undertaking must be approved as to form, manner of execution, and sufficiency of surety by the Town Board, and filed in the same manner as individual undertakings, and WHEREAS, Section 11-2 provides that such blanket undertaking must indemnify against losses caused by the failure of the officer or employee to faithfully perform their duties, or by their fraudulent or dishonest acts. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to procure a blanket undertaking for all town officers and employees for the amount of $100,000 per official or employee, the cost of which blanket undertaking shall be a town charge; and be it further RESOLVED, that upon execution of the blanket undertaking, said undertaking shall immediately be filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Orchard Park, New York. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 2 2) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Supervisor Liberti as the Budget Director for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Maura Seibold to the position of Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget through June 30, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 4) 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 appoint Timothy Gallagher to the position of Town Attorney for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget through January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 5) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Timothy Donovan Gallagher to the position of Town Prosecutor for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Brooke Majka to the position of Secretary to the Supervisor for the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026. Carolyn Potopchuk will remain on for the transition period until Thursday, February 26 and then work with the Sr. Center under Maria Galley. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 7) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Jennifer Comisso to the position of Bookkeeper to the Supervisor for the Town of Orchard Park for the years 2026 & 2027. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 3 8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that Drescher & Malecki, LLC, is hereby retained as Accountants for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Supervisor is directed to sign the Agreement with Drescher & Malecki, LLC, as Accountants for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 9) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Wayne Bieler to the position of Town Engineer for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget for a one-year period, through December 31, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 10) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Bill Fulton to the position of Crew Chief of the Special Improvement Districts in the Town of Orchard Park for all Water Districts and extensions thereof and all Sanitary Sewer Districts and Extensions thereof for the Year 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that William Even is hereby appointed Clerk of all Special Improvement Districts for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Jennifer Brady as 1st Deputy Town Clerk and Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026, as recommended by the Town Clerk at the salary stipulated in the 2026 budget; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Jennifer Spengler-Serwinowski as 2nd Deputy Town Clerk and Sub Registrar of Vital Statistics of the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026, as recommended by the Town Clerk at the salary stipulated in the 2026 budget, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Mary Perram as Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Receiver of Taxes and Sub Registrar of Vital Statistics within the Town Clerk’s Office of the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026, as recommended by the Town Clerk at the salary stipulated in the 2026 budget, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Kathleen Swarbrick as part-time clerical tax clerk and Michelle Faust as part-time clerical clerk as recommended by the Town Clerk at the salary stipulated in the 2026 budget, and be it further

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 4 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Carolyn Nicometo as Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026, as recommended by the Town Clerk at the salary stipulated in the 2026 budget. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Kathleen Swarbrick, Jennifer Brady, Jennifer Spengler-Serwinowski and Marie Falzone as Marriage Officers for Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 13) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that each Department Manager, elected and/or appointed, shall be the Records Management Liaison for their particular department, under the direction of the Records Management Officer/Town Clerk for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 14) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Records Advisory Board shall appoint and consist of the Town Supervisor, Town Attorney, Town Historian, Town Clerk and Paul Pepero, IT Department in accordance with the New York State Archives (NYSA) for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 15) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Chris Kuhnle as Deputy Superintendent of Highways, as recommended by the Highway Superintendent through 12/31/2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 16) 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 appoint Marie Falzone as Court Clerk to Town Justice Michael Pastrick, and Courtney Miller as Court Clerk to Town Justice Charles A. Messina, for the Year 2026, and be it further, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Christina Warmington and Courtney Kessel as Police Matrons to the Orchard Park Police Department for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 5 17) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby establish the “Standard Workdays” for elected and appointed officials to report the days worked to the New York State and Local Employee’s Retirement System based on the record of activities maintained and submitted by these officials to the Town Clerk for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 18) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Maria Galley as Recreation Specialist/Senior Director for the Orchard Park Senior Center for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 19) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Kristin Welch as the Director of the Recreation Department for a term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Andrew Slotman as the Director of the Parks & Forestry Department at the stipend approved in the Town’s 2026 budget for a term from January 1, 2026, to 12/31/2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 20) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Supervisor Liberti as the Affirmative Action Officer for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 21) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Supervisor Liberti as the Americans with Disability Act Coordinator for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 22) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Supervisor Liberti as the Equitable Business Opportunities Officer for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 6 23) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that all Town Board Members are hereby appointed Fire Wardens for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 24) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Scott Honer as Deputy Supervisor for the Orchard Park Town Board with a stipend of $5,000 for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 25) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that all salaries as set forth in the Wage Scale for non-union employees whose salaries are included in the General Fund, Part Town Fund and Special Districts Fund are hereby adopted for the Year 2026, and be it further set forth a copy of the Wage Scale shall be on file in the Payroll Office. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 26) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that all paydays for the Town of Orchard Park hourly Employees, including Elected Officials, are hereby established on a bi-weekly basis to begin on January 9, 2026, and be it further RESOLVED, that Elected Officials and salaried employees are hereby established on a biweekly basis to begin on January 4, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 27) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby establish the standard mileage rate to match the IRS guideline for 2026 at .72 cents per mile for the Town Personnel when their private vehicles are used for official business (pre-approval required) for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 28) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park official depositories for all funds for the Year 2026 are hereby authorized as follows: JP Morgan Chase, M&T Bank and NYCLASS; and be it further

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 7 RESOLVED, that all Town Offices & Department Managers are directed to make daily deposits in designated depositories on all monies received. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 29) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that post-dating a check puts a future date on the check; and be it further RESOLVED, that once a check is signed it becomes legal tender and may be cashed by a bank or financial institution; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town of Orchard Park does not accept post-dated checks and all checks received by the Town of Orchard Park are deposited on the date received. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 30) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Supervisor to sign and execute the “Town of Orchard Park Investment Policy” Pursuant to State Law §10 & 11 of the General Municipal Law. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 31) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the following Daily Bank and/or Petty Cash Funds for the Year 2026 (receipts required): Town Clerk – $800.00; Police Department – $100.00; Town Justice – $200.00 and the Recreation Department – $100.00. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 32) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorizing the following personnel to attend the Association of Towns 2026 Annual Meeting and Training School: three (3) Town Board members, Town Clerk, Town Attorney, Deputy Town Attorney, Town Engineer, one (1) Town Justice, the Chief of Police and Town Supervisor, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby designate the Town Engineer and Town Attorney as Delegates to the 2026 Association of Towns Conference on February 14 – 17, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. On the question, Councilmember Mariano stated this resolution will be updated.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 8 33) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Highway Superintendent to make purchases, pursuant to the procurement policy as adopted by the Town Board, and subject to review or according to permissible legislation for the Year 2026, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Sewer and Water Department and IT Department is hereby authorized to make purchases for equipment, tools and supplies to the extent of $1,000.00 U.S dollars without prior authorization from the Town Board, subject to review or according to permissible legislation for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 34) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby direct all Department Managers (except the Highway Superintendent, the Sewer & Water Department, and the IT Department) to use Purchase Orders, approved by the Supervisor, on all purchases $500.00 and over for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 35) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: WHEREAS, employees need to attend continuing education seminars to stay apprised of changes in their fields and meet certification requirements; and WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park benefits from its employees taking such seminars as approved by their department head. NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, that department heads are enabled to approve attendance for employees at continuing education seminars without prior authorization from the Town Board provided funds are available in the department budget. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 36) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the filing of the 2025 Supervisor’s Annual Report with the Town Clerk is hereby directed by May 1, 2026, following the close of last year; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to publish due notice of the filing of the Supervisor’s Annual Report within ten (10) days in the official newspaper for the Town of Orchard Park. The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 9 37) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that all claims against the Town in the Year 2026 are hereby authorized only if made on the certified form stipulated under §118 of the Town Law and properly signed by the claimant and authorized by the individual Department Manager. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 38) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby designate the “Orchard Park Bee” as the Official Newspaper for the Town of Orchard Park for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 39) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board Work Sessions for 2026 will be the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Wednesday of each month that will begin at 6:00 PM, at the Orchard Park Municipal Center located at 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, NY 14127; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board Public Meetings for the Year 2026 are hereby scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board Public Meetings for the year 2026 will start ten (10) minutes after the close of the Work Session. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 40) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the Town Attorney as Liaison to Erie County Industrial Development Agency for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 41) 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 adopt the Water, Sewer, Storm Water and Road Specifications for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 42) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 10 MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Tricia Jurek, Accounts Payable Manager and Brian Gehring Representative of the four (4) Labor Unions within the Town of Orchard Park, as the employees who will participate as the Representatives for the Town of Orchard Park in the Labor Management Healthcare Fund/Coalition, Inc., (LMHF) for the Year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 43) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the following Standing Committee Assignments & Liaison Assignments for all Town Board Members are hereby approved for the Year 2026, and will be filed in the Office of the Town Clerk for review. Liaison to Department, Board and Committee: Boards Name 1. Architectural Overlay District: Councilmember Bennett 2. Assessor’s Office: Councilmember Mombrea 3. Board of Assessment Review: Councilmember Mombrea 4. Building & Grounds: Councilmember Mariano 5. Building Inspector’s Office: Councilmember Mariano 6. Compost Facility: Councilmember Honer 7. Comprehensive Plan: Supervisor Liberti 8. DARE: Councilmember Mombrea 9. Drainage Committee: Councilmember Bennett 10.Economic Development: Councilmember Honer 11.Emergency Disaster Committee: Supervisor Liberti 12.Employee Safety Committee: Councilmember Bennett 13.Engineering: Supervisor Liberti 14.Ethics Board: Councilmember Mombrea 15.Highway: Councilmember Honer 16.Historic Preservation: Councilmember Mariano 17.Insurance: Supervisor Liberti 18.Library Board: Councilmember Mombrea 19.Orchard Park Master Plan Councilmember Honer 20.Parks: Councilmember Honer 21.Personnel: Supervisor Liberti 22.Planning Board: Councilmember Bennett 23.Police: Councilmember Mariano 24.Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Mariano 25.Purchasing: Councilmember Honer 26.Recreation Commission: Councilmember Mariano 27.Refuse/Recycling: Councilmember Mariano 28.Safety & Training: Councilmember Mariano

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 11 29.Senior Services Department: Councilmember Honer 30.Sewer Management: Councilmember Honer 31.Street Lighting: Councilmember Mariano 32.Technology/Computer/Cable: Councilmember Bennett 33.Trails Task Force: Councilmember Bennett 34.Tree Conservancy: Councilmember Bennett 35.Village Board: Supervisor Liberti 36.Youth Bureau Court: Councilmember Mombrea 37.Zoning Board of Appeals: Councilmember Mariano The resolution was unanimously adopted. 44) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Peter Krog with a term to expire December 31, 2028, and John Deluca with a term to expire December 31, 2026, Fran Hogenkamp as the alternative and term to expire on 12/31/2026, to the North and South Buffalo Architectural Overlay District Board; and be it further RESOLVED, that Anna Worang-Zizzi is hereby designated as Secretary of the North and South Buffalo Architecture Overlay District: term to expire December 31, 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that Tom Jaeger is appointed Chairperson of the North and South Buffalo Architectural Overlay District Board for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 45) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint to the Board of Assessment Review Committee: James Rykowski, term to expire September 30, 2026, Colleen Brunelle, term to expire September 30, 2027; John F. McCarthy, term to expire September 30, 2030; Michelle Bouton, term to expire September 30, 2030; and William Waltenbaugh term to expire September 30, 2030; and be it further RESOLVED, that James Rykowski is hereby designated as Chairperson of the Board of Assessment Review Committee until September 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 46) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Wayne Bieler, Joe Liberti, Andy Slotman, Tom Ostrander, and John Gullo to the Drainage Committee for 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that Wayne Bieler is hereby designated as Chairperson of the Drainage Committee.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 12 The resolution was unanimously adopted. 47) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following to the Orchard Park Economic Development Committee for the Year 2026: David Even, Joe Liberti, Alina Pierowicz, Don Lorenz, John Capriotto, Joseph Cox, and Nicholas Lyons, and be it further RESOLVED, that David Even is hereby designated as Chairperson for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 48) 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 appoint the following to the Orchard Park Emergency Disaster Committee for the Year 2026: Jordan Kellerman, Joe Liberti, Andy Slotman, Dan Neaverth, Jr., John Gullo, Greg Sheppard, Bob Benning, Paul Gorczyca, Judy Kaminski, Jay Knavel, Scott Patronike and be it further RESOLVED, that Jordan Kellerman is hereby designated as Chairperson for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 49) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following to the Employees Safety Committee for the Year 2026: Andrew Slotman, Joe Liberti, Tricia Jurek, Bob Benning, and Captain Daniel Honer; and be it further RESOLVED, that Andrew Slotman is hereby designated as Chairperson of the Employees Safety Committee and Tricia Jurek as Secretary for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 50) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCIMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following to the Orchard Park Ethics Board for the Year 2026: Barbara Bernard term to expire December 31, 2030, Matthew Szalkowski, term to expire 12/31/2030, James Morse, term to expire 12/31/2026, Nick Baich term to expire 12/31/2027, Linda Dersum term to expire 12/31/2027 (Alternate), Joe Spino, term to expire 12/31/2028 (alternate), Preston Zarlock, term to expire 12/31/2026, and Natalie Nawrocki (Secretary) term to expire 12/31/2026 The resolution was unanimously adopted. 51) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT:

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 13 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint to the Historic Preservation Board Norman Stoj, term to expire December 31, 2026, Thomas Jaeger, term to expire December 31, 2030, Wayne Bieler, term to expire December 31, 2028, JoAnn Litwin to expire December 31, 2027, and David Even, term to expire December 31, 2027 and Christine Popek as Alternate, term to expire December 31, 2026, and be it further RESOLVED, that there is one vacancy on this board, and be it further RESOLVED, that Norman Stoj is hereby appointed Chairperson of the Historic Preservation Board for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 52) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint to the Library Board Doug McFarland, term to expire December 31, 2030. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 53) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint to the Orchard Park Master Plan Implementation Committee: Joe Liberti, term to expire December 31, 2028; Scott Honer, term to expire December 31, 2030, Matthew Hartung, term to expire December 31, 2029; Harold Fabinsky term to expire December 31, 2026; Ken Kostoniak term to expire December 31, 2026, Peter Lukasiewicz term to expire 2027, John Deluca, term to expire December 31, 2027, Julia Mombrea, term to expire December 31, 2028, Anna Worang-Zizzi term to expire December 31, 2028, and be it further RESOLVED, that Joe Liberti is hereby designated as Chairperson of the Orchard Park Master Plan Implementation Committee until December 31, 2028, and Kristin Mahoney as Secretary for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 54) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Harold Fabinsky to the Planning & Conservation Board for a one (1) year term ending December 31, 2026; and John Deluca with a term to expire December 31, 2028, and Richard Schechter with a term to expire December 31, 2030, Henry Heppner with a term to expire December 31, 2032, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint David Mellerski as Alternate to the Planning Board for the year 2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby designates Harold Fabinsky as Chairperson of the Planning Board for the Year 2026.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 14 The resolution was unanimously adopted. 55) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt all orders in the matter of Speed and other Traffic Regulations in the Town of Orchard Park, and these orders of Speed and other Traffic Regulations are filed in the Town Clerk’s Office for the Year 2026, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following to the Public Safety Committee for the Year 2026: Captain Daniel Honer, Andrew Slotman Highway Superintendent as Liaison, Matthew Hartung (Deputy Mayor Village Liaison), Jim Loga, Ryan Crawford, Dan Neaverth Jr., Dwight Mateer, and Paul Gorczyca, and be it further RESOLVED, that Captain Daniel Honer is hereby designated as Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 56) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Robert Fortenbaugh, with a term to expire December 31, 2032, and Tom Kotrys with a term to expire December 31, 2026, to the Recreation Commission. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 57) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following members to the Senior Services Task Force for the Year 2026: Harold Fabinsky, Joe Liberti, Denise Kennedy, Joe Pici, and Thomas Pieczynski and be it further RESOLVED, that Harold Fabinsky is hereby designated as the chairperson for the Senior Services Task Force for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 58) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following members to the Tree Conservancy Committee for the Year 2026: Andy Schichtel as Chair for Year 2026, Dave Ward, Andy Slotman, Bernadette Clabeaux, Rachel Wach, Marion Fields, and Frederick Piasecki as Co-Chair. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 59) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT:

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 15 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Darryl Purucker is as Youth Court Director for 2026, Timothy Gallagher, David Even, Lisa Henrich, Aaron Grupka, Gregory Sheppard, Jon Wolf, Robert Farwell; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following as student members of the Youth Court Board for 2026: Isabella Devaprasad, Maelle Ninin, Tamiyah Brown, Tima Delen, and Kendall Finbar The resolution was unanimously adopted. 60) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMAN MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Michael Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on December 31, 2027, as a regular voting member, and be it further RESOLVED, that Bob Metz is hereby designated Chairperson for the Year 2026 for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and be it further RESOLVED, that Matthew Szalkowski is hereby designated as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a two-year term ending 12/31/27, and be if further RESOLVED, that Kristin Mahoney is appointed as Secretary for 2026 and Bob Lennartz as a member emeritus for the ZBA. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 61) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint the following members to the Street Naming Committee for the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026: the Chief of Police, the Town Engineer, the Town Building Inspector, the Town Planning Coordinator and the Town Clerk; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby designated as the chairperson of the Street Naming Committee for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 62) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Deputy Town Attorney as the Title 6 Coordinator for the Town of Orchard Park for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 63) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT:

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 16 RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint William A. Snyder to the position of Town Arborist for the Town of Orchard Park, at the salary stipulated in the budget for a one-year period, which commenced January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 64) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby appoint Anna Worang-Zizzo to the position of Director of Planning Department, at the salary stipulated in the budget for a one-year period, which commenced January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 65) 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 establish the following fees for the Year 2026: To be filed in the Clerk’s Office. The Town will continue all fees from 2025 with the following changes. Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Engineering Department Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Highway Department Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Police Department Schedule of Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Recreation Department Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Town Clerk Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Community Activity Center/Senior Center Fees – on file in the Town Clerk’s Office. Planning Department Fee – on file in the Planning Office These are all subject to change if necessary during 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. 66) 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 approve the following list of Holidays to be observed by Orchard Park Town offices. New Year’s Day Columbus Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day President’s Day Thanksgiving Day Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving Memorial Day Christmas Eve Independence Day Christmas Day Labor Day The resolution was unanimously adopted.

Town Board Organizational Meeting January 7, 2026 17 67) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the advancement of technology and innovation presents significant opportunities to improve the quality of life, sustainability, and economic growth within our community, and WHEREAS, a collaboration effort involving diverse stakeholders is essential for fostering innovation solutions and ensuring equitable benefits of smart community initiatives. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby establishes the Smart Community Initiative Committee to provide guidelines, recommendations, and oversight into the development and implementation of smart community projects. Identify and prioritize key areas for smart community development. Researching and proposing innovative technologies and best practices. Engage stakeholders and foster public-private partnerships. Provide regular monthly updates and recommendations to the Town Board, and be it further RESOLVED, that the Smart Community initiatives committee shall consist of the following members for a term to expire on December 31, 2026: 1. Bob Benning 2. Bill Fulton 3. Jordan Kellerman 4. Joe Liberti 5. Peter Lukasiewicz 6. Kylie Magil 7. John Mariano 8. Anna Worang-Zizzi 9. Vacant On motion by Supervisor Liberti, seconded by Councilmember Mombrea, the 2026 Organizational Meeting for the Town of Orchard Park was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. (local time). Respectfully submitted, William Even Town Clerk