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Orange Village Council reappoints Planning & Zoning member, authorizes architects contract and moves to executive session
Summary
At its Dec. 3 special meeting, the Orange Village Council voted to appoint Anthony Lazard to the Planning and Zoning Commission, authorized a design-services agreement with DS Architects not to exceed $86,270 for a new fire station and Village Hall renovations, and voted to enter executive session to discuss employee appointments and compensation.
The Orange Village Council on Dec. 3 voted to appoint Anthony Lazard to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term beginning Jan. 1, 2026, and to authorize the mayor to sign a design-services agreement with DS Architects not to exceed $86,270 for a new fire station and Village Hall renovations.
Council members cited Lazard’s professional background in architecture and construction and his prior service on the commission when moving the appointment forward. The motion to appoint received unanimous affirmative responses during a subsequent roll-call vote.
On the design-services agreement, council members confirmed the contract scope includes both a standalone fire station and renovations at Village Hall that will accommodate an expanded police department. The authorization passed on a roll-call vote.
After handling those items, council moved and voted to adjourn into executive session to discuss the appointment and compensation of village employees; Jim Boyle and Chief Roberts were invited to join the closed session.
Votes at a glance - Appointment of Anthony Lazard to Planning & Zoning Commission (term 01/01/2026–12/31/2028): approved (roll-call affirmative responses recorded). - Authorization for mayor to execute DS Architects agreement (design services for new fire station and Village Hall renovations; amount not to exceed $86,270): approved (roll-call affirmative responses recorded). - Motion to adjourn to executive session for appointment and compensation of village employees: approved (roll-call affirmative responses recorded).
The council scheduled remaining ordinance votes and budget items for upcoming meetings and indicated public engagement will be part of the design process for the fire station and Village Hall renovation.
