Southtowns Record

m04132026 organizational meeting

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Apr 13, 2026
Posted by publisher
Apr 16, 2026
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Minutes
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Zoning and land use, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Short-term rentals, Water, sewer and drainage

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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, April
13, 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  Clerk-Treasurer Heather Tucciarone-Richeal
  Trustee Matthew J. Hartung  Manager of Public Works Emery Wittmeyer
  Trustee David N. Even  Code Enforcement Officer John Gullo
  Trustee Christine M. Popek  Attorney John C. Bailey

Members excused:
  Trustee Dale T. Pyne

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.”

Mayor Clinton opens the organizational meeting and makes the following Trustee/Mayoral duty
designations:

  •  Mayor Clinton
  o Chief Fiscal Officer
  o Budget Director
  o Personnel Officer
  o Insurance
  o State & County Liaison
  o Comprehensive Plan
  o Grants

  •  Trustee Hartung
  o Deputy Mayor
  o Town Board Liaison
  o Public Works
  o Street Lights, Sidewalks and Signals
  o Public Safety
  o ECRT Liaison

  •  Trustee Even
  o Business Community Liaison
  o Village Events and Celebrations
  o Youth Court
  o Zoning Board Liaison
  o Building Department Liaison
  o Village Code Review

  •  Trustee Pyne
  o Franchises
  o Solid Waste & Recycling