Southtowns Record

Village Board minutes — March 9, 2026

Government
Village of Orchard Park
Board
Village Board
Meeting
Mar 9, 2026
Posted by publisher
Mar 12, 2026
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Minutes
Topics
Budget and taxes, Zoning and land use, Parks and recreation

Original document

Same meeting

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Moved by Trustee Hartung, seconded by Trustee Even that the reports of the Village Justice,
Treasurer and Water Department for the month of February be received and filed.

On the question:  4 voting “Aye”  0 voting “Nay”  Carried
  Trustee Hartung
  Trustee Pyne
  Trustee Even
  Trustee Popek

Code Enforcement Officer Gullo wanted to remind residents and contractors that web-based
permit applications are available online through the Village website. In order to streamline the
application process, you can submit documents and pay the permit fee at the same time.

Manager of Public Works Wittmeyer mentioned that it is pothole season. The DPW is waiting
for the asphalt plants to open and will begin filling potholes as soon as materials become
available.

Trustee Hartung asked DPW Manager Wittmeyer if crews will be collecting leaves and brush.
Manager Wittmeyer said that they are picking up leaf and brush piles and noted that they do not
need to be separated at this time.

Trustee Pyne had nothing to report.

Trustee Even -“Go Sabres”

Trustee Popek had nothing to report.

Clerk-Treasurer Richeal had nothing to report.

Attorney Bailey had nothing to report.

Mayor Clinton had nothing to report.

Moved by Trustee Popek, seconded by Trustee Even that:

WHEREAS, Governor Kathy Hochul released her 30-day amendments to the Executive Budget,
which include an additional $100 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA) to be
allocated in the same manner as in the past two years; and

WHEREAS, these additional investments reflect a recognition that New York’s strength begins
in its cities, villages, and towns, and that a strong state-local partnership is essential to delivering
the services, infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life that residents expect and deserve;
and