Cayuga, IN

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Board will hold its September 16, 2026 meeting to review draft minutes and financial reports. The agenda includes a discussion of the North Street Waterline and its Local Development District (LDD) Agreement. Additionally, the board will receive an update on the City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee.

• Discussion of North Street Waterline LDD Agreement
• Update on City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee
• Review of draft minutes from August 19, 2026
• Financial report presented by Treasurer Christie Waters

Planning Board

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to review the 2025 audit results, claim review, and the 2027 renewal proposal. They will also receive a balance sheet update and decide on the consortium website. The meeting is hybrid, with phone and video options.

• 2025 audit results presented by USI
• Claim review discussion
• 2027 renewal review and approval
• Balance sheet update
• Decision on consortium website

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of tax-foreclosed properties by prior owners, establishing high-deductible health plans for new non-bargaining employees, and accepting various state and federal grants for health, public safety, and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and a settlement of a tax assessment dispute.

• Authorizing purchase of tax-foreclosed properties: 9 parcels for prior owners (e.g., 5792 Bluefield Rd, $8,667.92; 4932 Chevalier Rd, $23,837.59) and 1 parcel for successors (6022 Dunning Ave, $6,181.13)
• Settlement of North West Mobile Home Portfolio LLC vs. Town of Moravia: reduces 2026 assessment from $1,400,000 to $1,159,200
• Establishing high-deductible health plans for non-bargaining employees; new hires after 1/1/2027 must choose from Gold, Silver, or Bronze plans with HSA contributions up to $4,200 for families
• Accepting $200,000 in Sepic Replacement grant funding (round 5) and other health grants (e.g., Public Health Preparedness Contract with HRI)
• Authorizing contracts for engineering services on Turnpike Road Superstructure Replacement Project and hospitality management of Emerson Park Pavilion with A&M Catering

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve claims, review hearing and consent orders, and receive updates from health department directors on vacancies, health education, lead rental registry, immunization, and communicable disease statistics. The agenda is largely routine administrative and informational, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of claims
• Hearing and consent orders
• Lead rental registry update
• Immunization and communicable disease statistical reports
• Health education program updates

Public Utility Service Agency (CCPUSA)

The Cayuga County Public Utility Service Agency (CCPUSA) is meeting to appoint a Vice Chair and to discuss and consider appointing Justin King as Executive Director. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes and handle any new or old business.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Appointment of Justin King as Executive Director
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review minutes from its July 16, 2026 meeting and consider three site plan applications from the towns of Aurelius and Sterling. The committee will decide whether each action has intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval with or without changes, recommend disapproval, or request more information. These reviews are mandatory under New York General Municipal Law to assess potential countywide impacts.

• Review of July 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan for M&S Casler Family, LLC
• Town of Sterling – Site Plan & Special Use Permit for Gardner Gas of NY, LLC
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan for Monroe Tractor

Public Utility Service Agency (CCPUSA)

The Cayuga County Public Utility Service Agency (CCPUSA) is meeting to appoint a Vice Chair and to discuss and consider appointing Justin King as Executive Director. The agenda includes only these appointments and standard procedural items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Appointment of Vice Chair
• Consideration of Justin King as Executive Director

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to review routine items including draft minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. They will also discuss an office space lease renewal, the City of Auburn water contract negotiations, and the North Street waterline project. The meeting includes reports from the director, attorney, advisor, and engineer, followed by an executive session.

• Office space lease renewal
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• North Street Waterline project update
• NYS Retirement update
• Draft minutes from July 15, 2026

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to review department updates and vote on a series of resolutions covering tax-foreclosed property purchases, settlements, grants, contracts, and budget amendments. The agenda includes a wide range of items from public health and safety to parks and infrastructure, with several resolutions authorizing funding and positions.

• Authorizing purchase of tax-foreclosed property (8-26-WM-1, 8-26-WM-2)
• Settlement with North West Mobile Home Portfolio LLC vs. Town of Moravia (8-26-WM-3)
• Accepting $200,000 for Sepic Replacement grant (8-26-HH-2)
• Contract with ChargePoint for EV charging stations at Sterling Nature Center (8-26-PPW-6)
• Road Use Agreement with Agricola Wind, LLC (8-26-PPW-11)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review department updates and vote on 14 resolutions covering hiring for 911, District Attorney, Emergency Services, Probation, and Sheriff, plus grant acceptances and a jail mental health records access measure. The meeting includes reports from 911, Emergency Services, Probation, and Sheriff, with no appointments.

• 8-26-JP-1: Create/fill part-time Emergency Services Dispatcher (911)
• 8-26-JP-2: Accept $168,000 SICG 2024 grant for radio equipment
• 8-26-JP-4: Accept $111,237.66 OVS grant and create/fill Victim Witness Program Coordinator
• 8-26-JP-9: Accept NYS Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant
• 8-26-JP-14: Allow Mental Health providers to use Medent EMR at jail

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider nine resolutions covering public health preparedness, septic replacement, mental health contracts, and social services funding. Department heads will also report on staffing shortages in early intervention, child protective services, and emergency housing trends.

• Accept $76,937 for public health preparedness contract with HRI (8-26-HH-1)
• Accept $200,000 for Round 5 Septic Replacement grant (8-26-HH-2)
• Contract with psychologist Dr. Katherine B. Warden for court-ordered psychiatric evaluations at $400 per evaluation (8-26-HH-3)
• Accept $110,709 in NYS OMH funding for Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) program (8-26-HH-4)
• Create and fill a Coding and Billing Specialist position at Mental Health Department (8-26-HH-5)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will hear department updates and vote on a resolution to accept $2,000 in America 250 funding for the Historian's Office and amend the 2026 budget. The agenda is largely informational, with reports from Elections, Clerk, IT, and Veterans, and no other action items.

• Resolution 8-26-GO-1: Accept $2,000 America 250 funding for Historian's Office and amend 2026 budget
• County Clerk remitted $114,408.02 to Treasurer for July 2026
• IT reports 89% of staff completed AI training, E911 backup site progress, and cybersecurity plan development
• Veterans Services coordinated 65 appointments at Syracuse VAMC and distributed free bus passes
• Elections Board certified Primary Election 2026 and District 3 Sewer Vote

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning and Public Works Committee receives updates from several departments, including planning, employment, parks, and tourism. Key items include progress on countywide projects like the strategic plan, brownfield opportunity area, and housing study, as well as grant applications for park improvements. The committee also reviews tourism performance data and departmental reports.

• Countywide Housing Study project (NBRC grant) in progress
• NYSERDA EV charging stations installed and operational at Emerson Park as of July 1, 2026
• NY PLAYS grant request $2.5 million for Destination Playground, with $500,000 match commitment
• County Infrastructure Grant Round 2 application for Weedsport awaiting award announcement
• Employment & Training served approximately 460 individuals in July

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters, including certifying eligible lists for several positions, adopting and amending class specifications, and reviewing new position duty statements. The agenda also includes accepting the resignation of Chairman Bruce D. Sherman after 15.5 years of service and receiving several informational memos. No disciplinary actions, appeals, or reclassifications are scheduled.

• Certify eligible lists for Administrative Assistant (BOCES), Administrative Assistant, and Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant (Custody)
• Adopt class specifications for Coding and Billing Specialist, Grant Program Coordinator, and Purchasing, Receiving, and Supply Associate (all HELP Program)
• Amend class specifications for Emergency Services Dispatcher, Social Worker, and Stop DWI Coordinator
• Accept resignation of Chairman Bruce D. Sherman after 15.5 years
• Receive memos on Fall 2026 exam schedule, 2025 annual reports, and revised Model Rule XIV on probationary term

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency will hold a work session featuring presentations on the OLWMC's Lake Friendly Living Program and residential guidelines to protect water quality. The board will brainstorm new messaging and promotions. Updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner agencies will also be presented.

• Presentation on OLWMC's Lake Friendly Living Program by Dr. Adam Effler
• Presentation on Residential Guidelines to Protect Water Quality by Michele Wunderlich
• Board work session on messaging and promotions for the Finger Lakes LFL program and WQMA Residential Guidelines
• Certificate of appreciation for Ed Wagner
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water, Solid Waste, Cornell Cooperative Extension, City of Auburn, Town of Owasco, and multiple lake associations

Legislature

The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to authorize videoconferencing for public meetings through July 15, 2028. The body is also considering the 2026-2027 budget for Cayuga Community College and various personnel appointments.

• Local Law to extend videoconferencing for public meetings until July 15, 2028
• Approval of 2026-2027 Budget for Cayuga Community College
• Collective Bargaining Agreement for Cayuga Community College Council 66 (Sept 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2029)
• Contract for Consultant Services for the Countywide Housing Market Study
• Lease extension for 2 State Street, third floor, Auburn New York

The Cayuga County Legislature approved the 2026-2027 Cayuga Community College budget of $31,000,000, with the county's share set at $3,264,964. The board also approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 932-C, which includes wage increases and additional benefits. Numerous resolutions were passed to create and fill positions under the state's HELP program, accept grant funding, and authorize various contracts and budget transfers.

• Approved 2026-27 Cayuga Community College budget of $31M, county share $3.26M (all in favor)
• Approved 4-year AFSCME Local 932-C contract with wage increases and added holiday (all in favor)
• Created 25+ HELP Program positions across departments, budget neutral (all in favor)
• Accepted $132,000 NYS OMH suicide prevention grant (all in favor)
• Accepted $90,000 NYS OMH funding for Moravia school-based mental health clinics (all in favor)
• Awarded $140,000 housing market study contract to czb, LLC (all in favor except Pecher opposed)
• Authorized $886,078 capital project to relocate backup 911 center to Auburn Fire Dept (all in favor)
• Adopted local law extending videoconferencing for public meetings to July 15, 2028 (all in favor except Vitale opposed)

Board of Health

The Board of Health holds a regular meeting with routine business including approval of minutes, claims, and a fee scale. Directors will provide updates on immunization rates, communicable disease statistics, and program reports. No major policy changes or public hearings on specific cases are scheduled.

• Approval of claims presented by Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan
• Review and potential adoption of fee scale changes
• Hearing and consent orders from Public Health Director Kathleen Cuddy
• Immunization and communicable disease statistical reports from Dr. Cassandra Archer
• WIC program updates from Coordinator Stacy Carter

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board will approve the consent agenda covering previous minutes and financials. It will discuss USI items including utilization review, the 2027 pre‑renewal projection, a balance sheet update, PCORI fees due July 31, 2026, and a website update. Additional items include old business, new business, and future agenda topics or member concerns.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI utilization review
• 2027 pre‑renewal projection
• PCORI fees – due 7/31/26
• Consortium website update

The board heard USI's 2027 renewal projection of 13.6%, with medical at 12.3% and dental unchanged. USI is evaluating the Town of Camillus for membership and proposed a $22,000 consortium website; no decisions were made on these items. The board approved the consent agenda, previous minutes, and financials.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes, and financials (unanimous)
• Discussed 2027 renewal projection of 13.6% (no action)
• Discussed potential Town of Camillus membership (no action)
• Discussed proposed consortium website at $22,000 (no action)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing a wide range of resolutions including the 2026-2027 Cayuga Community College budget and various HELP Program staff positions. The meeting also includes departmental updates on tax lien collections and foreclosure processes.

• Approval of 2026-2027 Budget for Cayuga Community College
• Creation of HELP Program positions across multiple departments
• Lease extension for 2 State Street, third floor, Auburn New York
• Contract for Consultant Services for the Countywide Housing Market Study
• Tax foreclosure auction tentatively scheduled for August 28th to September 11th

The Cayuga County Ways & Means Committee met on July 21, 2026, and approved a series of resolutions covering personnel positions, grants, contracts, and budget items. All resolutions passed unanimously except one, which was approved with one dissenting vote. The committee also received updates from various departments on ongoing operations.

• Approved creating HELP Program positions and reassigning provisional employees (7-26-WM-1, all in favor)
• Approved filling a Senior Public Health Educator or similar position (7-26-HH-1, all in favor)
• Approved filling a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position (7-26-HH-2, all in favor)
• Approved accepting NYS Office of Mental Health funding for suicide prevention grant (7-26-HH-4, all in favor)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Cayuga Community College employees (7-26-GO-1, all in favor)
• Approved 2026-2027 budget for Cayuga Community College (7-26-GO-2, all in favor)
• Approved contract for Countywide Housing Market Study (7-26-PPW-11, all in favor except Strong)
• Approved filling six Deputy Sheriff (Custody) positions (7-26-JP-5, all in favor)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The committee will review a proposed local law regarding battery energy storage systems in the Town of Owasco. Members will also evaluate a site plan re-referral for WSB Solar I, LLC and a subdivision proposal for Spano Farms, LLC in the Town of Sennett.

• Town of Owasco: Local Law to prohibit Tier 2 or higher battery energy storage systems
• Town of Owasco: Site plan re-referral for WSB Solar I, LLC
• Town of Sennett: Subdivision for Spano Farms, LLC

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee reviewed four municipal referrals. It recommended approving the Town of Owasco's solar project at 113 Melrose Road with comments, and the Town's Residential PDD local law with required changes. It found no intermunicipal concerns for the Town of Owasco's battery storage ban and the Town of Sennett's subdivision. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2026 (all AYE)
• Determined Town of Owasco battery storage ban has no intermunicipal concerns (all AYE)
• Recommended approving WSB Solar I, LLC site plan with comments (all AYE)
• Determined Town of Sennett subdivision has no intermunicipal concerns with comment (all AYE)
• Recommended approving Town of Owasco Residential PDD with required changes (all AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will conduct a meeting including a director's report and reviews of the local services plan and mental health task force. Various agency reports from behavioral health and community service providers are also scheduled.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Local Services Plan review
• Mental Health Task Force discussion
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House, and Hillside

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will receive an update on City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations and a presentation from GHD. The agenda also includes discussions regarding WIIA Letter of Support Requests for the Town of Throop and the Town of Locke.

• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• GHD presentation
• North Street Waterline
• WIIA Letter of Support Requests: Town of Throop
• WIIA Letter of Support Requests: Town of Locke

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority board unanimously approved paying all open invoices, including $4,403.80 to Sawyer Associates and $238.16 to Charter Communications. They also voted to resume holding one board meeting per month on the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM, and accepted the draft minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2026. The board agreed to provide letters of support for WIIA grant requests from the Towns of Throop and Locke and the City of Auburn, and allowed financial advisor M. Colopy to submit the prepared WQIP application. No substantive decisions were made on water contract negotiations or the North Street waterline, which remain under discussion.

• Approved paying all open invoices, including $4,403.80 to Sawyer Associates and $238.16 to Charter Communications (unanimous)
• Approved resuming one board meeting per month on the third Wednesday at 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes from June 17 and July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to provide letters of support for WIIA requests from Town of Throop, Town of Locke, and City of Auburn (general consensus)
• Allowed M. Colopy to submit the prepared WQIP application (general consensus)

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning and Public Works Committee reviews administrative updates from county departments covering planning, workforce development, weights and measures, and parks. The agenda notes fall recycling event cancellations due to staffing shortages and schedules public meetings for July 28–30 regarding the Countywide Strategic Plan. No new ordinances or contracts are scheduled for a vote; the session focuses on project status reports and grant progress.

• Approval of June 9, 2026 committee minutes
• $3.1 mil NBRC grant awarded for Deauville Island Bridge replacement
• Cancellation of Fall E-Waste and HHW recycling events due to staff shortages
• Public meetings scheduled July 28–30 for the Countywide Strategic Plan
• Emerson Park EV charging stations now operational; playground match funding reaches $500,000

The Planning and Public Works Committee approved 11 resolutions, including awarding a contract for the Countywide Housing Market Study, creating a Building Inspector position, and accepting additional paving funds. All votes were unanimous. The committee also received updates from various departments, including the cancellation of fall recycling events due to staffing shortages.

• Approved contract for Countywide Housing Market Study (all in favor)
• Authorized creation and filling of Building Inspector and Code Enforcement Officer position (all in favor)
• Approved one-year lease extension for 2 State Street, third floor, Auburn (referred to Ways & Means)
• Accepted additional paving funds (all in favor)
• Authorized fund transfers for Highway Building repair and Culvert Repair (all in favor)
• Amended Snow and Ice Agreement with NYS (all in favor)
• Set updated deposit schedule for work within right of way (all in favor)
• Declared Highway equipment surplus (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is reviewing various civil service matters including the establishment of new eligible lists for Deputy Sheriff roles. The meeting includes discussions on adopting, amending, and creating duties for several HELP Program positions across multiple departments.

• Establishment of Deputy Sheriff (2026 May) OC#60059-460 list
• Establishment of Deputy Sheriff (Custody) (2026 June) OC#60066-180 list
• Adoption of HELP Program class specifications for Social Services, Mental Health, and DA Office
• New position duties statements for various HELP Program roles in Public Health and Social Services
• Exempt Class Review for Secretary to District Superintendent – Union Springs Central School

Government Operations Committee

The committee reviewed departmental updates regarding election processing, clerk operations, and information technology initiatives. Key discussions included the progress of the E911 backup site at the Auburn Fire Department and the ongoing DREAMS record migration project.

• DREAMS Project: $4M budget with $3,338,992.74 spent to date
• E911 backup site development at Auburn Fire Department
• Board of Elections processed 516 registrations and address changes in June
• County Clerk reported $104,866.86 remitted to County Treasurer for all departments
• DMV total YTD 2026 transaction count of 41,506

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will meet to review the June 2026 minutes and hear agency reports. The agenda includes updates from several service agencies and a report from the Director.

• Review and approval of June 2026 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House, and Lifeplan

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding 911 center staffing, including filling vacancies through the HELP program. The committee is also considering a contract for preventative maintenance of emergency communications equipment and various grant acceptances.

• Contract with Gruber Power Services for UPS equipment maintenance up to $16,500
• Resolution to fill one vacant Emergency Services Dispatcher (HELP Program) position
• Resolution to create one budgeted Emergency Services Dispatcher (HELP) position
• Resolution to fill six vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) positions
• Resolution to authorize a capital project for the 911 Center relocation to Auburn Fire Department

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee is reviewing several resolutions to fill various staff vacancies. These include public health educator roles, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and social services clerks.

• Resolution 7-26-HH-1: Create or fill Public Health Educator or Senior Public Health Educator positions
• Resolution 7-26-HH-2: Fill a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at the Community Mental Health Center
• Resolution 7-26-HH-3: Create and fill one full-time Office Manager position
• Resolution 7-26-HH-4: Accept New York State Office of Mental Health Suicide Prevention Grant funding
• Resolution 7-26-HH-6: Fill two seasonal Clerk positions in the Social Services HEAP Unit

The Health & Human Services Committee approved all eight resolutions on its agenda, covering staffing positions in the Health Department, Community Mental Health Center, and Social Services, as well as accepting state funding for suicide prevention and school satellites. All votes were unanimous. The committee also heard departmental updates on rural health residency, hydrilla treatment, harmful algal blooms, and Office for the Aging activities.

• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-1 authorizing filling or creating a public health educator/outreach position (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-2 authorizing filling a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-3 authorizing creating and filling one full-time Office Manager (HELP Program) (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-4 accepting NYS Office of Mental Health funding for Suicide Prevention Grant (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-5 accepting NYS Office of Mental Health funding for Moravia-Based School Satellites (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-6 authorizing filling 2 Clerk (Seasonal) positions in HEAP Unit (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-7 authorizing creating and filling one Human Services Examiner (HELP Program) position (all in favor)
• Approved resolution 7-26-HH-8 authorizing accepting Meals on Wheels America funding and amending OFA 2026 budget (all in favor)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Water Quality Management Agency will hold a work session focused on its mission, programs, and connection to local water resources. The meeting includes reports from various county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations.

• Board Work Session: Your WQMA, Your Waters
• Communication and Outreach working group report
• Invasive Species working group report
• Cayuga Lake, Owasco Lake, and Skaneateles Lake reports
• Agency updates from Cayuga County departments

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will review the agenda and receive reports from the Director, Attorney, Financial Advisor, and Engineer. Discussion includes updates on water contract negotiations and several infrastructure or protection plans.

• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• North Street Waterline discussion
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• WIIA Letter of Support Requests for Town of Throop and Town of Locke
• Insurance Renewal review

The Board approved an insurance renewal with Trident insurance company and accepted a negative declaration for the North Street waterline. Additionally, the Board voted to invite GHD to present at the July 15 meeting.

• Renewed insurance with Trident insurance company (6-1)
• Approved invitation for GHD to present on July 15 (unanimous)
• Accepted negative declaration for SEQR and prepared resolution for North Street Waterline (unanimous)
• Tabled letters of support for Town of Throop and Town of Locke until July 15

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee will meet at C.A.P. in Auburn. The agenda consists of procedural items including agency reports and director's reports.

• Public comment period available