Southtowns Record

Town Board minutes — February 4, 2026

Government
Town of Orchard Park
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 4, 2026
Posted by publisher
Apr 10, 2026
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Parks and recreation, Public safety, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use

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3rd Town Board Meeting  02/04/2026  Page 2

WHEREAS, a two-year maintenance bond, in the amount of $1,459,133.03, has been submitted along with
the Affidavit of Release of Liens, Affidavit of Subcontractor Payment, and necessary legal documents.

NOW, THEREFORE be it

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the final change order; and be it further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize release of the retention for the Multi-Use
Maintenance Facility Phase 2, Salt & Topsoil Building Storage Project (General Construction) to Cavlee
Development Inc. 5983 S. Transit Road, Lockport, New York 14094, in the amount of $72,894.15; and be it
further

RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize the Town Clerk to release Cavlee Development
Inc. performance security in the amount of $1,315,500.00 as recommended by the Town Engineer.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

  PUBLIC COMMENT ON NEW BUSINESS

Rosalind Wiltse asked for clarification on New Business #12. Supervisor Liberti responded.

New Business #1 Approve the Gril-Mato 5K Special Event.

3) 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 Gril-Mato
5K / ½ mile Kids Run to be held on Saturday February 21, 2026 from 9AM – 12PM.

  The resolution was unanimously adopted.

New Business #2 Extend the appointment of Interim Chief of Police.

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

WHEREAS, Greg Sheppard is presently serving as Interim Police Chief and his term is set to expire on
February 4, 2026; and

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 thirty
(30) days, through and including March 6, 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.