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1st Town Board Meeting 01/07/2026 Page 3 *Interim Chief of Police Gregory Sheppard spoke of Patrol Lieutenant Andrew Kowalski’s accomplishments. New Business #5 Approve 2026 part-time seasonal staff for the Recreation Department 6) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that the Town Board is hereby authorized to approve the appointment of Olivia Ranalli to the 2026 part-time Seasonal staff for the Orchard Park Recreation Department effective January 8, 2026 as Program Coordinator with a pay rate of $16.50 an hour as recommended by the Recreation Director. The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #6 Approve the Board of Assessment Review to select a chairperson 7) 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 authorize current members of the Board of Assessment Review (BAR) to select a chairperson for the BAR for the year 2026. The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #7 Approve the establishment of the Deputy Supervisor 8) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the Town Board of Orchard Park recognizes the need for enhanced administrative capacity and continuity of leadership to ensure efficient governance, effective public service, and responsiveness to community needs; and WHEREAS, the creation of a Deputy Supervisor role will provide additional support to the Supervisor, strengthen succession planning, and ensure that the Town Board maintains consistent leadership during periods of the Supervisors’ absence(s); and WHEREAS, the Deputy Supervisor shall serve at the pleasure of the Town Board, and shall reflects our commitment to smart growth, fiscal responsibility, and strong community engagement, while making sure Orchard Park remains well‑managed and prepared for the future; and WHEREAS, the Deputy Supervisor’s yearly stipend will be $5,000.00 annually. NOW, THEREFORE be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board of Orchard Park does hereby establish the position of Deputy Supervisor; and be it further RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption, and the Town Clerk is hereby directed to record and publish the resolution in accordance with applicable law. The resolution was unanimously adopted.