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Village Board minutes — August 10, 2026

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Village of Orchard Park
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Aug 10, 2026
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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, August 10, 2026 in the Municipal Center, 4295 South Buffalo Street, Orchard Park,
New York. Mayor Clinton called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.

Members present:  Others present:
  Mayor Jo Ann Litwin Clinton  Clerk-Treasurer Heather Tucciarone-Richeal
  Trustee Dale T. Pyne  Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo
  Trustee David N. Even  Attorney John C. Bailey
  Trustee Christine M. Popek
Members Excused:
  Trustee Matthew J. Hartung

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
proposed Local Law amending the Village of Orchard Park Municipal Code to add Chapter 82,
entitled “Alcohol – Possession and Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages in Public Places”.
Mayor Clinton opened the meeting at 7:05 p.m., giving a brief explanation of the new chapter
and offering copies of the Local Law on the rail.

Mayor Clinton asked 3 times for comments in favor of the proposed Local Law. There were
none.

Mayor Clinton asked 3 times for comments opposed to the proposed Local Law. There were
none.

Moved by Trustee Popek, seconded by Trustee Pyne to close the hearing at 7:06 p.m.

On the question:  3 voting “Aye”  0 voting “Nay”  Carried
  Trustee Pyne
  Trustee Even
  Trustee Popek

Moved by Trustee Even, seconded by Trustee Popek to approve Local Law #13 of 2026 as
follows:

§82-1. Legislative Intent.