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Minutes Village of Orchard Park Board of Trustees The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Orchard Park was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 in the Municipal Center, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park, New York. Mayor Clinton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Members present: Others present: Mayor Jo Ann Litwin Clinton Part-Time Clerk Marie Falzone Trustee Matthew J. Hartung Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo Trustee Dale T. Pyne Attorney John C. Bailey Trustee David N. Even Trustee Christine M. Popek Members Excused: Mayor Clinton made the following announcement: “Fire exits are located at the rear in the Board Room and at the doorway to the lobby. In the event of a fire, you will be notified by announcement on the public address system. If notified, please move in a calm and orderly fashion to the nearest exit.” A public hearing was scheduled and advertised for this time to hear public comment on a Special Use application by Gregory Wollen to establish a short-term rental at 4957 Ellicott Road, SBL #173.69-1-9. Mayor Clinton opened the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. and asked for a representative of the petitioner to explain the request. ● Mr. Wollen explained that this was a vacant property and not being used. He researched his best option for utilizing the property and felt that a rental income property was the best option. He plans to advertise through AirBNB with a 2- night minimum and all renters will have his direct contact information. He lives across the street and will be personally keeping an eye on the property. Mr. Wollen stated that he’d like to focus on Bills games and it will be a family friendly rental. Renters will be liable for any damages and any rule violators will be removed. Mayor Clinton asked 3 times for comments in support of the Special Use request. There were none. Mayor Clinton asked 3 times for comments in opposition of the Special Use request. There were none.