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1st Town Board Meeting 01/07/2026 Page 2 RESOLVED, that this is a temporary emergency action under New York State Civil Service Law not to exceed 30 days as approved by the Erie County Civil Service Personnel Officer, as the position of Police Chief and its fulfilment is subject to the rules of New York State and Erie County Civil Service and compliance thereof; and be it further RESOLVED, that the interim Police Chief’s salary will be equivalent to $82.68 per hour; and be it further RESOLVED, that Gregory Sheppard will have all the powers, duties and responsibilities customarily associated with the position of Police Chief during this interim period. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of January 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #2 Appoint a Police Officer 3) 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 approve the appointment of Jeffrey Zak to the position of Police Officer in the Orchard Park Police Department, starting step, effective January 19, 2026, as recommended by the Chief of Police. The resolution was unanimously adopted. *Interim Chief of Police Gregory Sheppard spoke of Police Officer Jeffrey Zak’s accomplishments. New Business #3 Approve the promotion of a Police Officer to the position of Detective 4) 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 promote Police Officer Marshall McGraw to the Position of Detective, (probationary) effective January 8, 2026, with a rate of pay as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, as recommended by the Chief of Police. The resolution was unanimously adopted. *Interim Chief of Police Gregory Sheppard spoke of Detective Marshall McGraw’s accomplishments. New Business #4 Approve the promotion of a Police Officer to the position of Patrol Lieutenant 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 promote Police Officer Andrew Kowalski to the Position of Patrol Lieutenant, (probationary) effective January 8, 2026, with a rate of pay as defined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement as recommended by the Chief of Police. The resolution was unanimously adopted.