Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — June 22, 2026

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Jun 22, 2026
Posted by publisher
Jun 30, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Energy and data center siting, Zoning and land use, Roads and traffic, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Public safety, Short-term rentals, Budget and taxes, Audits and oversight, Housing

Original document

Same meeting

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Trustee Even

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, Chapter 225, entitled “Zoning”. Mayor Clinton opened the meeting at 7:12 p.m., giving a brief
explanation of the amendments 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 Even, seconded by Trustee Hartung to close the hearing at 7:13 p.m.

On the question:  3 voting “Aye”  0 voting “Nay”  Carried
  Mayor Clinton
  Trustee Hartung
  Trustee Even

Moved by Trustee Hartung, seconded by Trustee Even to approve Local Law #8 of 2026 as presented:

SECTION 1:
Add §225-36 Battery Energy Storage Systems
§225-36.1 Legislative Authority; Purpose.
§225-36.2 Definitions.
§225-36.3 Applicability.
§225-36-4 General Requirements.
§225-36-5 Permitting requirements for Tier 1 battery energy storage systems.
§225-36-6 Permitting requirements for Tier 2 (2A and 2B) battery energy storage systems.
§225-36-7 Permitting requirements for Tier 3 battery energy storage system.
§225-36-8 Safety.