Cayuga public meetings in 2023

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board will hold a meeting with standard procedural items including approval of minutes, director's report, and public comment. The board will also review financial reports, including an OSF budget update, and receive updates from subcommittees on mental health, alcohol and substance use, and developmental disabilities.

• Review of OSF budget update
• Follow-up from People With Developmental Disabilities (PWDD) meeting on 12/18/2023
• Follow-up from meeting held on 12/11/2023
• Nominating Committee and By-laws workgroup reports

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

The GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee will review several subdivisions, site plans, and special use permits.

• Town of Owasco: Art Center Subdivision & PDD
• Town of Owasco: Twin Hills Subdivision
• Town of Victory: Nursery Special Use Permit (SUP)
• Town of Aurelius: RNG Site Plan
• Town of Owasco: Coffee Shop Special Use Permit (SUP)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and financial reports, and to receive updates on current projects including the Long Point Pumping Station, Cayuga Lake Protection Plan, Cato Water Project, Genesee Street Project, and North Street Connection. The meeting is a regular business session with no public hearings or major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 15 and December 6, 2023
• Accounts payable reports for December 20, 2023
• Reconciliation reports for November 1-30, 2023
• Project updates: Long Point Pumping Station, Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.), Cato Water Project, Genesee Street Project-Phase One, North Street Connection, Milk Plant
• Committee reports: Finance/Project Management, Legal, Personnel

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve claims, hear updates from department directors, and discuss environmental health items including permit fee updates and a lead grant. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of claims
• Communicable disease and immunization statistics report
• Environmental health hearing and consent orders
• Permit fee updates
• Lead NOFA grant update

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is holding a regular business meeting to approve minutes, adopt or amend civil service rules, certify eligible lists, and establish new eligible lists for positions like Account Clerk Typist and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The commission will also consider adopting and amending class specifications for various county positions, including several in the Sheriff's Department and Social Services, and will discuss abolishing a Community Mental Health Professional position. The meeting includes routine administrative items such as the 2024 meeting schedule and an HR report on recruitment and contract negotiations.

• Establish eligible lists for Account Clerk Typist (OC#202310) and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (OC#202311), each for 1 year
• Adopt class specifications for Deputy Elections Commissioner and Senior GIS Analyst
• Amend class specifications for multiple Sheriff's Department positions (Custody and non-Custody) and Social Services positions
• Abolish Community Mental Health Professional position #7704 in Mental Health
• Review Policy Advisory Report PAR-14-23 on police transfers from NYS Civil Service

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet via Zoom to review the Local Services Plan and receive updates from the Mental Health Task Force. The meeting includes reports from several behavioral health and counseling agencies.

• Review of Local Services Plan
• Mental Health Task Force update
• Reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to approve several resolutions, most notably levying taxes for the 2024 budgets of towns and fire districts, totaling over $6.9 million. The committee will also consider filling several positions, accepting grants, and approving contracts for services like elevator maintenance and trash removal. Department heads will provide updates on tax collection, finance, and purchasing activities.

• Levy 2024 town and fire district taxes totaling $6,943,390
• Authorize filling Human Resources Associate position
• Accept $25,000 grant from Fred L. Emerson Foundation for amphitheater design at Emerson Park
• Authorize three-year elevator maintenance contract with TK Elevator Corporation
• Authorize two-year trash removal contract with Superior Waste Removal, Inc.

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing videoconferencing for public meetings, along with routine updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding or regulatory decisions listed.

• Resolution to Authorize Videoconferencing for Public Meetings
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste offices
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, Cross, Duck, Como, and Little Sodus Bay
• Partner reports from CNYRPDB, NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, FLI/FL-PRISM, and The Nature Conservancy

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of November minutes, agency reports from local service providers, and a director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be heard
• Approval of November 2023 minutes
• Agency reports: ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will hear department updates and vote on resolutions, including a request for a state audit of the 2022 election and creation of a Responsible Gun Owners special committee. Other items include purchasing a microfilm reader, filling positions, and policy amendments.

• Resolution 12-23-LEG-1 requesting NY State audit of 2022 General Election
• Resolution 12-23-LEG-2 creating 'Responsible Gun Owners for Cayuga County' Special Committee
• Resolution 12-23-GO-1 authorizing $2,500 purchase of microfilm digital reader for County Historian's Office
• Resolution 12-23-GO-2 authorizing fill of Deputy Clerk I position
• Resolution 12-23-GO-4 designating newspapers for 2024 publications

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate a proposed local law from the Village of Aurora. The committee will determine if the law regarding short-term rentals has intermunicipal concerns or is of local concern only.

• Village of Aurora Local Law regarding Short Term Rentals

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting virtually to approve the consent agenda, finalize renewal signatures with USI, and discuss amending a municipal agreement with the City of Oneonta. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business listed.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• Finalize renewal signatures with USI
• Amending municipal agreement with City of Oneonta

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board is meeting to hold a public hearing on water and sewer rates and to discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Genesee Street Phase One project, Cayuga Milk Ingredients, Long Point Pumping Station, the Master Plan, the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road), and 2-4 Commerce Way. The board will also consider the agenda, hear a director's report, and set the next meeting date.

• Public hearing for water and sewer rates
• Genesee Street-Phase One project
• Cayuga Milk Ingredients project
• Long Point Pumping Station project
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes standard items such as call to order, public comment, review of minutes, agency report Q&A, director's report, old and new business, announcements, and adjournment. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report
• Old Business and New Business

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions, including contracts for elevator maintenance, trash removal, and snow removal, as well as authorizations to fill vacant positions. Department heads will also provide updates on buildings, parks, and highway operations.

• Three-year elevator service agreement with TK Elevator Corp. ($24,720/year for Gold Service, $1,920/year for Bronze)
• Two-year trash and recycling agreement with Superior Waste Removal, Inc.
• 2023-2028 Snow Removal Agreement with NYS DOT for state roads
• Authorization to fill Motor Equipment Operator Medium position in Highway Department
• Intermunicipal agreement with City of Auburn for code enforcement services

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including accepting a 911 grant, contracting for UPS maintenance, authorizing ARPA-funded vehicle purchases, applying for a municipal ambulance certificate of need, and filling a school resource officer vacancy. The committee will also hear updates from department heads, including the Sheriff's report on jail population and staffing shortages.

• Accept $213,957 PSAP grant for 911 center personnel and training
• Approve $4,712.40/year Eaton UPS maintenance contract for 911 center
• Authorize ARPA funds: $75,000 fire investigation vehicle, $125,000 rescue vehicle, $140,000 for two SUVs
• Apply for Municipal Certificate of Need to provide ambulance services countywide
• Fill one Special Patrol Officer vacancy in Union Springs Central School District

Parks & Trails Commission

The Commission is reviewing resolutions for a three-year concert promoter agreement and a new department pickup truck. Members also voted to implement a 12-month moratorium on private building rentals at the new Sterling Nature Center facility.

• Three-year agreement with Friends of Emerson Park for 2024-2026 EPIC concert series
• Purchase of a pickup truck with plow for the Parks & Trails Department
• Estimated $30,000-$50,000 repair for Merry Go Round Theater shingle roof
• 12-month moratorium on private event rentals for the new Sterling Nature Center building
• Implementation of a new parking fee policy for contracted public events at Emerson Park

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will consider revised Board of Health orders, hear updates on the 2023 harmful algal bloom (HAB) season, and receive reports on communicable disease, immunization, and the residential lead program. The meeting also includes approval of claims and program updates from children with special needs and environmental health directors.

• Approval of claims presented by Director of Administrative Services Janine Clifford
• Revised BoH Orders and Hearing/Consent Orders from Environmental Health Director Ani Fish
• Update on 2023 HAB (harmful algal bloom) season
• Residential Lead Program update
• Communicable disease and immunization statistical reports

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will hold its regular business meeting, approving minutes, establishing and extending eligible lists for various positions, and adopting or amending class specifications. The commission will also review exempt class positions and consider abolishing several District Attorney positions. The meeting includes routine administrative items and reports from the HR administrator.

• Establish eligible lists for Senior Typist, Deputy Sheriff, Probation Officer I, and Technology Coordinator positions
• Adopt class specification for Assistant District Attorney II
• Amend class specifications for Cataloging Assistant, Rabies Coordinator, Superintendent of Public Works, and Veterans Services positions
• Abolish 8 District Attorney positions (e.g., Chief Assistant DA, Assistant DA EFPP)
• Review exempt class positions including Deputy County Treasurer II and Assistant District Attorneys

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding its regular meeting on November 16, 2023, at C.A.P. in Auburn, NY. The agenda includes routine items such as reviewing the October 26 minutes, a director's report, financial reports, and subcommittee/officer reports on mental health, alcohol and substance use, and people with developmental disabilities. The board will also hear public comments (3-minute limit per speaker) and discuss new business and unfinished business, including a by-laws workgroup.

• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Financial reports
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Use, and PWDD
• By-laws workgroup update
• Unfinished business

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

The Committee is reviewing several local actions to determine if they have intermunicipal or countywide impacts. Items include subdivision reviews, zoning amendments, a solar moratorium extension, and a site plan for Dollar General.

• Town of Sennett: Long Lake subdivision review
• Town of Scipio: Zoning ordinance amendment
• Village of Weedsport: Dollar General site plan
• Town of Sennett: Solar moratorium extension
• Town of Sennett: Subdivision moratorium

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda (previous minutes and financials), receive updates from USI on medical and dental plans, and review the 2024 budget. They will also discuss amending a municipal agreement with the City of Oneonta. The meeting is hybrid, with the board convening at the Soil & Water office.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI medical update
• USI dental update
• 2024 budget review
• City of Oneonta – amending municipal agreement with signatures

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet via Zoom to review the Director's Report and the Local Services Plan. The body will also receive reports from various agencies, including the Behavioral Health Unit and Liberty Resources.

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

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga Water & Sewer Authority Board will conduct a public hearing regarding fiscal year 2024 water and sewer rates. The meeting will also include reports on various infrastructure projects and financial updates.

• Public hearing for FY24 Water and Sewer Rates
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Cato Water Project
• Genesee Street Project
• Sensa Phone-Fair Haven Sewer

Ways & Means Committee

The Cayuga County Ways & Means Committee is holding a special budget workshop to review the 2024 County Tentative Budget and will consider a draft resolution (11-23-WM-1) that proposes changes, alterations, or revisions to specific account lines. The committee will review budgets for Government Operations, Public Works, and Ways & Means. The resolution will be submitted to the County Legislature for consideration.

• Draft resolution 11-23-WM-1 with proposed changes to the 2024 tentative budget
• Review of Government Operations, Public Works, and Ways & Means budgets
• Meeting held in Chambers, with live stream available

Ways & Means Committee

The Cayuga County Ways & Means Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear department updates, and vote on over 50 resolutions. The most consequential item is a draft resolution recommending changes to the 2024 County Tentative Budget. Other actions include contracts, personnel fills, and funding authorizations across multiple departments.

• Resolution 11-23-WM-1: Ways and Means recommendations on 2024 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget
• Resolution 11-23-WM-2: Authorize contract with Armory Associates, LLC for retiree benefit liability analysis ($1,500-$8,600/year)
• Resolution 11-23-WM-3: Authorize contract with RDS Services, LLC to review drug subsidy claims
• Resolution 11-23-PW-5: Authorize use of ARPA funds for Long Hill Road Reconstruction
• Resolution 11-23-JP-5: Authorize agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for digital evidence storage of body-worn camera footage

Public Works Committee

The Cayuga County Public Works Committee is meeting to consider resolutions on capital projects, including a $750,000 elevator modernization funded by ARPA, a bridge reconstruction, and road work. They will also hold a public hearing on the Shared Services Plan 2023 and receive updates from departments on maintenance, parks, and highway operations.

• Resolution 11-23-PW-1: Authorize $750,000 in ARPA funds for County Office Building elevator modernization
• Resolution 11-23-PW-5: Authorize Jericho Road Bridge construction project with federal/state aid or Bridge NY funds
• Resolution 11-23-PW-4: Authorize ARPA funds for Long Hill Road Reconstruction
• Resolution 11-23-PW-10: Authorize funds for Merry Go Round Theater roof repairs (est. $30k-$50k)
• Public hearing on Shared Services Plan 2023

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from county departments and vote on 13 resolutions. Key items include accepting two 911 grants totaling over $919,000, authorizing the District Attorney to fill vacancies, and entering contracts for jail pharmacy services and a nurse navigator program. The committee will also hear reports on jail population, probation staffing, and October arraignment statistics.

• Accept $213,957 PSAP grant for 911 training/personnel
• Accept $705,292 SICG grant for emergency communications system
• Authorize contract with Global Medical Response for nurse navigator, up to $186,000
• Authorize filling two Assistant District Attorney vacancies
• Authorize contract with Axon Enterprise for body-worn camera storage, $18,000 over 5 years

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is holding a budget workshop to review the budgets of the Planning, Health & Human Services, and Judicial & Public Safety committees. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote. The meeting is scheduled to follow a judicial meeting on November 14, 2023.

• Budget review of Planning committee
• Budget review of Health & Human Services committee
• Budget review of Judicial & Public Safety committee

Planning Board

The Board will meet to approve minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting and nominate officers for the 2024 term. The agenda also includes reviews of committee minutes and countywide planning updates.

• Nomination of Officers for 2024
• Approval of Minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting
• Review of GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes

Government Operations Committee

The Cayuga County Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including contracts for DMV virtual queuing software, extending an auction services contract, renewing workers' compensation coverage, and a new VOIP phone system. The committee will also hear a public hearing on the Shared Services Plan 2023 and receive updates from various departments, including the Board of Elections, IT, and Veterans Services.

• Resolution 11-23-GO-1: Authorize agreement with Qtrac for DMV virtual queuing, $4,926.12/year plus $527.67 setup
• Resolution 11-23-GO-2: Extend Auctions International contract to Dec 31, 2024 for surplus asset auctions
• Resolution 11-23-GO-3: Renew workers' comp with NYS Municipal Workers' Compensation Alliance, $534,672/year for two years
• Resolution 11-23-GO-4: Enter 60-month Ring Central VOIP contract, $83,964/year, with $40,000 vendor credit
• Resolution 11-23-GO-6: Approve $215,420 increase for Cayuga Community College Fulton Campus police academy renovation

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to hear a presentation on the hydrogeology of the Owasco Inlet Valley, along with updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda includes routine reports and working group updates, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Presentation: Hydrogeology of the Owasco Inlet Valley, Cayuga and Tompkins Counties, N.Y., by Paul Heisig, USGS
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste programs
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Cross, Duck, Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, and Skaneateles lakes
• Partner reports from CNYRPDB, NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, FLI/FL-PRISM, Finger Lakes Water Hub, OLWMC, and The Nature Conservancy

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the October 2023 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear agency reports from organizations including ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and Mozaic. The meeting is largely procedural with updates from partner agencies.

• Review and approval of October 2023 minutes
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director's report and old/new business

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes public comment, review of minutes, an agency report, and the director's report, with no specific action items listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to review minutes from September 28, hear a director's report, and receive public comments. The agenda includes financial reports, subcommittee/officer reports on mental health, alcohol/substance use, and people with developmental disabilities, as well as a by-laws workgroup update. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts or project names are listed.

• Review of September 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Financial reports
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, Alcohol and Substance Use, and People With Developmental Disabilities
• By-laws workgroup update

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board is meeting to approve the consent agenda, receive updates from USI on medical and dental plans, and review 2024 rates and budget. The board will also discuss amending the municipal agreement with the City of Oneonta. This is a routine business meeting focused on insurance plan administration.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI medical and dental updates
• 2024 rates and budget review
• City of Oneonta municipal agreement amendment

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission is meeting to review September resolutions, including amending the shelter replacement contractor, and to receive updates on park projects. Key items include the ongoing Deauville Island shelter replacement and sewer station rebuild, the 2024 budget process, and various maintenance and improvement projects across county parks.

• Amending Resolution 224-23 for the Shelter Replacement Contractor
• Deauville Island Shelter replacement: site work started, flatwork by Dec 15, assembly in spring 2024
• Deauville Island sewer station rebuild estimated completion Nov 10
• Merry Go Round Theater roof repair estimated $30-$50k
• New reservation system implementation target January 2024

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to review and approve June meeting minutes, receive a Director's Report, and discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports will be heard from the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House. The agenda also includes old and new business, announcements of upcoming meeting dates, and introduction of new members Jonathan Lane and Timothy Donovan.

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

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will consider two items from the Town of Aurelius: a subdivision at Fingerlakes Mall and a site plan for a truck depot. The committee will also approve minutes from the September 21, 2023 meeting. Decisions will determine if these actions have intermunicipal or countywide impacts.

• Review of minutes from September 21, 2023 meeting
• Town of Aurelius – Subdivision – Fingerlakes Mall
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan – Truck Depot
• Committee may choose from five decision options, including approval, disapproval, or requesting more information

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, review financial reports including accounts payable and September reconciliations, and discuss the FY24 budget. They will also receive updates on current projects such as the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan, Cato Water Project, Genesee Street Project, and North Street Connection, along with committee reports and legal matters.

• Approval of FY24 budget
• Accounts payable reports for October 18, 2023
• Reconciliation reports for September 1-30, 2023
• Project updates: Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.), Cato Water Project, Genesee Street Project, North Street Connection, Milk Plant
• Personnel committee report on organizational assessment/Office Manager

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider 10 resolutions, including stipends for county attorneys covering vacant DSS legal positions, a local law for salary increases for appointed officials, and the sale of county property on Old State Rd. The committee will also discuss updates from the Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, Human Resources, and Purchasing departments.

• Resolution 10-23-WM-1: Authorize $19,500 in stipends to three assistant county attorneys for extra DSS legal work (May 15–Sept 29, 2023).
• Resolution 10-23-WM-6: Authorize sale of county property at Old State Rd (Tax Map 4.00-1-1.5 and 4.00-1-40) to the Kelley Living Trust.
• Resolution 10-23-WM-3: Adopt local law providing salary increases for certain county officials appointed for a fixed term.
• Resolution 10-23-HH-12: Appropriate $1 million in ARPA funds to help build a new emergency shelter in Cayuga County.
• Resolution 10-23-WM-2: Authorize payment of state-reimbursed Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonuses to qualified employees.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear updates on communicable disease and immunization statistics, maternal and child health programs, and environmental health issues including consent orders and Owasco Lake harmful algal blooms. The meeting also includes approval of claims and routine procedural items.

• Approval of claims
• Communicable disease and immunization statistical reports
• Maternal and child health program updates
• Hearing and consent orders
• Owasco Lake harmful algal blooms update

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel matters: approving prior meeting minutes, establishing new eligible lists for eight job titles, and reviewing 17 eligible lists that are set to extend or expire. The commission will also adopt or amend class specifications for several positions, review new position duty statements, and consider four communications, including requests to remove or reinstate candidates on eligible lists. The agenda is largely procedural, with no disciplinary actions, appeals, or reclassifications on the table.

• Establish eligible lists for Case Supervisor Grade B, Computer Technician, Public Health Engineer, and 5 other titles (1-year terms)
• Review 17 eligible lists for extension or expiration, including Administrative Officer, Clerk, and Systems Administrator
• Adopt class specifications for Library Director III (Seymour Library) and Senior Office Manager (Water & Sewer Authority)
• Amend class specifications for Veterans Services Assistant and Veterans Services Officer
• Review new position duty statements for Working Foreperson (2), Assistant District Attorney II (3), and Staff Social Worker

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the October 2023 minutes and discuss the Local Services Plan. Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and others will be heard, along with a Director's Report. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and approval of October 2023 minutes
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director's Report

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing several resolutions, including updates to the conduct policy on county property and a revised building occupant emergency plan. The meeting also includes department updates regarding new voting machines, IT infrastructure projects, and veteran services.

• Amending the Cayuga County Conduct on County Property Policy
• Adopting the Cayuga County Building Occupant Emergency Plan
• Abolishing Part Time Typist I position to create Part Time Cataloging Assistant
• Replacing ARPA funding with National Grant for DREAMS Capital Project 22-01
• Procurement of network and cabling infrastructure via ComSource

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing department updates and resolutions, including accepting a $1 million federal COPS grant for first responder communications equipment and transferring $300,000 to cover increased assigned counsel costs. They will also consider filling two Senior Assistant District Attorney positions and renaming the Emergency Management Office. The agenda includes routine staffing updates and reports from 911, probation, sheriff, and emergency services.

• Resolution 10-23-JP-1: Accept $1,000,000 DOJ COPS grant for mobile/portable communications equipment
• Resolution 10-23-JP-2: Transfer $300,000 from fund balance to Assigned Counsel Program due to rate increase to $158/hour
• Resolutions 10-23-JP-3 and 10-23-JP-4: Authorize filling two Senior Assistant District Attorney positions (Positions #7996 and #7994)
• Resolution 10-23-JP-9: Rename 'Cayuga County Emergency Management Office' to 'Cayuga County Office of Emergency Services'
• Probation requests $12,000-$15,000 annual budget for extraditions; current case costs ~$4,700

Public Works Committee

The Cayuga County Public Works Committee is meeting to review department updates and vote on five resolutions, including authorizing a $12,447.48 contract for pergola removal at the Mental Health Building and supporting design changes for the Auburn City Court expansion in the Historic Post Office. The agenda also includes a public hearing notice on a local law allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with adult supervision.

• Resolution 10-23-PW-1: Authorize $12,447.48 contract with RYCOE Enterprises Inc. to remove pergola and pavilions from Mental Health Building
• Resolution 10-23-PW-2: Support infilling freight elevator in Historic Post Office as part of City Court expansion design
• Resolution 10-23-PW-3: Support infilling staircase in Historic Post Office for City Court expansion
• Resolution 10-23-PW-4: Authorize purchase of highway equipment
• Resolution 10-23-PW-5: Set public hearing on local law allowing 12-13 year olds to hunt deer with firearm or crossbow under adult supervision

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is holding its regular meeting. The agenda consists primarily of updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations, with no specific action items or proposals listed. The meeting is largely informational, covering water quality priorities and ongoing programs.

• Reports from county departments including Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste
• Updates from lake associations covering Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, Cross Lake/Seneca River, Duck Lake, Lake Como, and Little Sodus Bay
• Partner reports from NYSDEC, The Nature Conservancy, and other regional groups
• Working group reports on Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee with standard agenda items including public comment, minutes review, agency and director reports, and old/new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission is holding a business meeting to review and potentially approve new position duty statements for a Grant Program Coordinator in the District Attorney's office and a Junior Accountant in the Office for the Aging. The agenda includes roll call, discussion of these two items, and adjournment.

• New Position Duties: Grant Program Coordinator – District Attorney
• New Position Duties: Junior Accountant – Office for the Aging

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors will meet to approve the consent agenda, receive a medical and dental update from USI, and vote on the final premium increase for 2024. The board will also vote on whether to include the City of Oneonta in the consortium effective January 1, 2024. The agenda includes old and new business items and future agenda items.

• Vote on final 2024 medical and dental premium increase
• Vote on inclusion of City of Oneonta into consortium effective January 1, 2024
• Approval of previous minutes and financials
• USI medical and dental update

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and subcommittee updates. The only new business is the appointment of Timothy Donovan and Jonathan Lane to the Mental Health Subcommittee.

• Appointments for Mental Health Subcommittee: Timothy Donovan and Jonathan Lane

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will consider amending the 224-23 shelter replacement contractor and receive updates on various park projects, including the Deauville Island shelter replacement and the 2024 budget meeting scheduled for October 4. The agenda includes reports from the Ag Museum and Sterling Nature Center, as well as trail maintenance updates.

• Amending the 224-23 Shelter Replacement Contractor
• 2024 Budget meeting scheduled for 10/4
• Deauville Island Shelter Replacement: Project ID issued by DASNY, site work to begin Oct./Nov.
• Merry Go Round Theater roof repair estimated at $30-$50k
• Owasco Flats regrading and oil & stone sealing scheduled for September

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve claims and minutes, and to receive updates from department directors on communicable diseases, immunizations, rental registry, COVID-19, and potential federal budget impacts on WIC. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of Claims
• Communicable Disease Report
• Immunization Clinic Stat Report
• Rental Registry
• Federal Budget and potential impact to WIC

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 two prior meetings and three local actions: a Village of Fair Haven local law on trash collection, a Town of Springport site plan/subdivision for Spring Street Solar, and a Town of Sterling site plan/special use permit for an accessory storage structure. The committee will decide whether each action has intermunicipal concerns or is of local concern only, and may recommend approval, approval with changes, disapproval, or request additional material.

• Village of Fair Haven – Local Law – Trash Collection & Good Order
• Town of Springport – Site Plan/Subdivision – Spring Street Solar
• Town of Sterling – Site Plan/SUP – Accessory Storage Structure
• Review of minutes from August 17 and August 24, 2023 meetings

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Director and multiple agencies including the Behavioral Health Unit and Cayuga Counseling Services. Key agenda items include discussion of the Local Services Plan and updates from the Mental Health Task Force.

• Review and approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's Report on mental health services
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Updates from the Mental Health Task Force
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review financial reports including accounts payable and reconciliation, and consider a FY23-25 audit proposal. They will also discuss the preliminary budget and receive updates on various projects, including the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan and the Cato Water Project. Committee reports and legal updates will be presented, with new and old business to follow.

• FY23-25 audit proposal
• Preliminary budget review
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Cato Water Project
• Genesee Street Project

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing several financial and administrative actions, including a $200,000 budget adjustment for the Finance Department. Proposed items include the sale of surplus county land on Old State Rd and various personnel appointments across county departments.

• Budget transfer of $200,000 to Casualty & Liability accounts
• Proposed sale of property on Old State Rd for $4,000.00
• Public hearing for local law regarding salary increases for fixed-term officials
• Intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Aurelius
• Contract with Venesky & Company for software tracking

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, establish one-year eligible lists for 14 job titles, and adopt or amend class specifications for several positions. The agenda also includes reinstatement requests, communications about probationary periods, and an HR administrator's report on recruitment and policy updates. No disciplinary actions or appeals are scheduled.

• Establish eligible lists for Administrative Assistant, Probation Officer II, Senior Library Associate, and 11 other titles
• Adopt class specifications for Senior Court Reporter and Fiscal Supervisor
• Amend class specifications for Cataloging Assistant, Deputy County Treasurer, and 4 other titles
• Reinstatement requests from E911 and Cayuga Community College
• Requests to end or waive probationary periods from HR and Sheriff's Department

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve the July 2023 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear agency reports from organizations like ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and Mozaic. The meeting also includes public comment and a director's report. This is a routine oversight meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review and approval of July 2023 minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Public to be heard

Government Operations Committee

The Cayuga County Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including the purchase of new voting systems for the 2024 elections, a records management contract, a collective bargaining agreement, and policy amendments. Department updates cover election preparations, IT projects, and cybersecurity.

• Resolution 9-23-GO-8: Authorizes contract with Clear Ballot Group, Inc. for voting systems up to $489,400, funded by state grants and ARPA funds.
• Resolution 9-23-GO-1: Budgets $12,631 in HAVA grant funds for poll worker expenses.
• Resolution 9-23-GO-2: Approves three-year records management agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc. at $68,880 for the first year.
• Resolution 9-23-GO-3: Increases hourly wage for part-time Research Aide in County Historian's Office from $16.04 to $22.00, effective January 1, 2024.
• Resolution 9-23-GO-5: Approves collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 932-C for Cayuga Community College, covering September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is considering several resolutions for the full Legislature: a five-year lease with T-Mobile for equipment on a 911 radio tower, creation of a full-time Grant Program Coordinator in the District Attorney's Office, filling a Probation Officer vacancy, creating a grant-funded Probation Officer I position, and transferring funds to cover jail medication and food costs.

• Five-year lease with T-Mobile at $27,600/year ($2,300/month) with 3% annual escalator for tower at 2189 Mott Rd, Town of Ira
• Create full-time Grant Program Coordinator (Grade 16, CSEA) in DA's Office, starting salary $48,335, funded by GIVE and CARP grants
• Fill vacant Probation Officer position due to resignation
• Create and fill one Probation Officer I (Grade 26) funded by $102,000 GIVE grant from NY State
• Transfer $185,000 for jail prescriptions and $100,000 for jail food from General Fund

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved a five-year telecommunications lease and authorized the creation of three new staff positions. The committee also approved budget transfers for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved five-year lease with T-Mobile Northeast, LLC for equipment co-location on Ira tower (9-23-JP-1)
• Approved creation and filling of full-time Grant Program Coordinator in District Attorney’s Office (9-23-JP-2)
• Approved creation and filling of one Probation Officer I position (9-23-JP-4)
• Approved budget transfers for the Cayuga County Sheriff’s Office (9-23-JP-5)
• Pulled authorization to fill one Probation Officer title (9-23-JP-3)
• Approved August 8, 2023 minutes

Public Works Committee

The committee approved several resolutions related to building maintenance, budget adjustments for court work, and highway staffing. Members also received departmental updates on weights and measures, parks, and road infrastructure.

• Approved additional funds for Bergmann to provide information outside original agreement (9-23-PW-1)
• Approved 2023 budget amendment for Court 'Tenant' work to be 100% reimbursed by NY State (9-23-PW-2)
• Approved HVAC service agreement with PASCO Building Automation Systems (9-23-PW-3)
• Authorized declaration of Highway Equipment as surplus (9-23-PW-4)
• Authorized filling of Motor Equipment Operator Medium positions (9-23-PW-5, 9-23-PW-6)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission is meeting to adopt class specifications for a Deputy Director of Finance and to approve new position duties statements for that role and a Staff Social Worker in Mental Health. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Adoption of class specification for Deputy Director of Finance
• New position duties for Deputy Director of Finance
• New position duties for Staff Social Worker (CMH) in Mental Health

The Commission adopted the class specification and approved new position duties statements for the Deputy Director of Finance and a Staff Social Worker (CMH). Staff were directed to notify the appointing authority of these actions.

• Adopted Class Specification for Deputy Director of Finance (All in favor)
• Approved New Position Duties Statements for Deputy Director of Finance (All in favor)
• Approved New Position Duties Statements for Staff Social Worker (CMH) (All in favor)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is holding its regular meeting, featuring updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda includes old business, new business, and reports from working groups on communication, invasive species, and nutrient and sediment issues. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting held at Colloca Estate Winery, 14678 W Bay Rd, Sterling, NY
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, Solid Waste
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Cross, Duck, Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, Skaneateles
• Partner reports from NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, The Nature Conservancy, and others
• Optional tours of West Barrier Bar County Park and Sterling Nature Center after meeting

The Agency unanimously approved the minutes from the July 6, 2023 meeting. Members received reports on harmful algal blooms in Cayuga and Owasco Lakes, invasive species monitoring, and various municipal infrastructure projects. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, review of minutes, an agency report Q&A, and the director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review of meeting minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report

The subcommittee approved the minutes from May 2023. The meeting primarily consisted of agency reports regarding facility operations, service statistics, and new partnerships. No other substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved May 2023 minutes

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will consider a site plan for a library expansion in the Town of Scipio. The committee will decide whether the action has intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval with or without changes, recommend disapproval, or request additional material.

• Town of Scipio – Site Plan – Library Expansion

The GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee reviewed two municipal site plans and found no intermunicipal issues. Both projects were recommended for approval.

• Recommended approval of Town of Scipio Library Expansion site plan (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Ira Warehouse Extension site plan (All AYE)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Board approved the consent agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports. Members discussed a wellness plan strategy and received updates on medical and dental performance for July 2023. No votes were taken on insurance rates or the 2024 budget.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes, and financials

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission met on August 23, 2023, and approved all July resolutions, including contracts and emergency repairs. They discussed the 2024 budget process, ongoing projects at Emerson Park, and updates from the Ag Museum and Sterling Nature Center. The meeting was held without a quorum, so no formal votes were taken on new business.

• Approved contract with Civic Rec
• Accepted Emerson Foundation programming grant
• Approved contract with Fisher Associates for DOT schematic design
• Emergency resolutions to repair sewer pits at MGR and Deauville Island
• Discussed 2024 budget process

The Commission approved six July resolutions covering contracts, grants, and emergency sewer repairs. Members discussed the 2024 budget process and potential permanent infrastructure for the Big 6 Picnic.

• Approved contract with Civic Rec
• Approved Emerson Foundation programming grant
• Approved contract with Fisher Associates for DOT schematic design
• Approved amendment to Foes agreement for sponsorship development
• Approved emergency resolution to repair MGR sewer pit
• Approved emergency resolution to repair Deauville Island sewer pit

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to receive updates from department directors on communicable disease and immunization, staffing, children's special healthcare needs programs, and environmental health matters including hearing/consent orders and HAB do-not-drink order emergency preparations. The agenda is primarily informational with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Hearing and Consent Orders (Environmental Health)
• HAB Do Not Drink Order Emergency Preparations
• Residential Lead Program Updates
• Communicable Disease & Immunization Report
• Staffing Updates (multiple departments)

The Board approved the July 25 meeting minutes and financial claims. Members voted to draft a letter to state agencies expressing dissatisfaction with edits to the Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations. The Board also accepted hearing and consent orders for two properties.

• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims for warrant dates 07/13/2023 and 07/27/2023 and credit card statements 06/29/2023 and 07/15/2023
• Approved motion to draft letter to state agencies regarding Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations edits
• Accepted hearing and consent orders for Leisure Acres Mobile Home Park- Cato (T) and Baldwin Property- Scipio (T)

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. Items include zoning code updates, site plans, and a comprehensive plan update. The committee will decide whether each action has intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval (with or without changes), disapproval, or request more information.

• Village of Weedsport – Local Law – Zoning Code update
• Village of Aurora – Site Plan – Sea Wall
• Town of Aurelius – Comprehensive Plan update and Local Law – Zoning Code update
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan – Project Falcon
• Town of Scipio – Site Plan – Suneast Solar Farm

The GML 239-l, m, & n Review Committee reviewed and recommended approval for several municipal matters, including zoning updates and site plans. Most items were approved without change, though one solar farm project required specific data corrections.

• Approved July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Village of Weedsport zoning code update (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Village of Aurora sea wall site plan (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Aurelius comprehensive plan update (All AYE)
• Determined Town of Aurelius zoning code update has no intermunicipal concern (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Aurelius Project Falcon site plan (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Scipio Suneast Solar Farm site plan with required parcel, address, and acreage corrections (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Cato event tent site plan (All AYE)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider renewing the county's 4% sales tax rate through November 2025, filling multiple vacant positions across departments, and authorizing contracts for jail medical services and a new emergency communications paging system. The meeting also includes updates on tax collection, audits, and hiring.

• Resolution 8-23-WM-1: Renewing the 4% county sales tax rate through November 30, 2025, then dropping to 3%
• Resolution 8-23-WM-5: Authorizing a vending services contract with Ace Automatics for county office buildings
• Resolution 8-23-WM-6: Amending agreement with Speno MacLeod, PLLC for foreclosure legal work (requires 2/3 vote)
• Resolution 8-23-JP-10: Contract with Crouse Health of Syracuse for medication-assisted treatment at the county jail
• Resolution 8-23-JP-18: Contract with Motorola for paging upgrades for the new emergency communications system

The committee approved the creation of a Deputy Director of Finance position and the filling of several other vacancies across county departments. Members also voted to increase tax rates on sales, uses of tangible personal property, and hotel occupancy. Additionally, a contract for vending services at county office buildings was authorized.

• Approved creation and filling of Deputy Director of Finance position (all in favor)
• Approved increasing tax rates on sales, tangible personal property, and hotel occupancy (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Ace Automatics for vending services (all in favor)
• Approved filling Principal Account Clerk position in Treasurer’s Office (all in favor)
• Approved stipend for Budget Director for additional Finance Department support (all in favor)
• Approved amended agreement with Speno MacLeod, PLLC for foreclosure legal work (all in favor)
• Approved filling Senior Planner-GIS Analyst position (all in favor)
• Approved filling one PT Driver and two PT Veterans Services Officer positions (all in favor)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to approve minutes and accounts payable, review financial reconciliations, and receive updates on water operations, county infrastructure, and specific projects including the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan, Genesee Street, and North Street Connection. They will also discuss the Wayne County Health Care Trust, a rental lease with CCSWA, and an upcoming meeting with the Comptroller's Office about Fair Haven billing issues.

• Approval of minutes from July 19 and August 2, 2023
• Accounts payable reports for August 16, 2023
• Reconciliation reports for July 1-31, 2023
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Meeting with Comptroller's Office on 8/21/2023 re: Fair Haven billing issues

The Board approved the payment of bills, account reconciliations, and the renewal of a rental lease with Soil and Water. Members also voted to switch to the Wayne County Health Care Trust and recommended a new board member to the County Legislature.

• Approved payment of bills (unanimous)
• Approved checking account reconciliations for July 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended Aileen McNabb-Coleman to the County Legislature for vacant BOD seat (unanimous)
• Approved switching to Wayne County Health Care Trust (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of rental lease with Soil and Water (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and minutes from July 19 and August 2, 2023 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board will review the Solid Waste Management Plan Update and county planning updates. The agenda also includes a review of minutes from the GML 239-l, m & n Committee.

• Approval of March 22, 2023, meeting minutes
• County Solid Waste Management Plan Update
• Review of GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes

The board approved the minutes from the March 22, 2023 meeting. Members received updates on countywide zoning, grant awards, and waste management planning, and shared local status reports from various municipalities.

• Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (All AYE)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve minutes, adopt or amend civil service rules, and establish, extend, or expire eligible lists for various positions. They will also consider amendments to class specifications, new position duty statements, a reinstatement request, and communications about exam reinstatement and civil service law changes. The meeting includes routine administrative items and reports from the HR administrator.

• Establish eligible lists for Assistant Director of Facilities II, Building Maintenance Supervisor, Deputy Sheriff Corporal/Sergeant, Detective, Identification Officer, Veterans Services Assistant/Officer
• Extend eligible lists for Probation Officer I/II, Probation Supervisor I, Public Health Educator, Senior Public Health Educator
• Expire eligible lists for Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Occupational Therapist, Sheriff Custody Officer
• Amend class specifications for Employment and Training Director II, Deputy Sheriff Corporal, Identification Officer, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Supervising Social Services Attorney
• Reinstatement request from County Treasurer's Office

The Commission approved several amendments to class specifications and new position duties statements. It also extended five eligible lists for one year and expired five others. A reinstatement request from the County Treasurer’s Office was approved.

• Approved updates to rules for Activities, Clerical, and Food Service Aides
• Extended eligible lists for Probation Officers, Probation Supervisor I, and Public Health Educators (all in favor)
• Expired eligible lists for Deputy Sheriff Sergeant, Detective, Detective Sergeant, Occupational Therapist, and Sheriff Custody Officer (all in favor)
• Amended class specifications for Employment and Training Director II and various Deputy Sheriff roles (all in favor)
• Amended class specifications for Supervising Social Services Attorney (all in favor)
• Approved new position duties statements for seven roles including Library Director III and Motor Equipment Operator (all in favor)
• Approved reinstatement request from County Treasurer’s Office (all in favor)
• Approved request for a provisional candidate to reinstate exam opportunities (all in favor)

Government Operations Committee

The Cayuga County Government Operations Committee is meeting to receive department updates, including a detailed IT report on completed camera installations and ongoing projects, and to consider two resolutions: one on pension reporting for elected officials and one updating the county records management manual. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no public hearings or major contracts on the agenda.

• IT installed 32 new high-resolution security cameras countywide
• Resolution 8-23-GO-1: pension reporting for elected/appointed officials
• Resolution 8-23-GO-2: update Records Management Policies and Procedures Manual
• IT reports 464 new help desk tickets in July, 94% resolved
• Veterans Services distributed $5,000 in farmer's market coupons

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved several grants for 911 technology and emergency services. The committee also authorized filling Senior Assistant District Attorney positions and transferring funds to the Assigned Counsel Program.

• Approved acceptance of 2023 COPS technology and equipment grant (10-23-JP-1)
• Approved transferring funds from fund balance to Assigned Counsel Program (10-23-JP-2)
• Approved filling Senior Assistant District Attorney positions (10-23-JP-3, 10-23-JP-4)
• Approved amended resolution for Aid to Prosecution stipends for DA personnel (10-23-JP-6)
• Approved acceptance of NYS EMPG grant for all hazards preparedness (10-23-JP-8)
• Approved renaming 'Cayuga County Emergency Management Office' to 'Cayuga County Office of Emergency Services' (10-23-JP-9)
• Approved acceptance of NYS program grant for terrorism prevention and cyber security (10-23-JP-10)
• Pulled resolution for DREAMS Project support staff stipends (10-23-JP-7)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved several personnel filings for the Probation and 911 departments. The board also authorized contracts for jail medical services, 911 power supply maintenance, and mass casualty incident consulting.

• Approved filling one full-time Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher and one backfill Dispatcher position (all in favor)
• Approved filling one part-time Emergency Services Dispatcher position (all in favor)
• Approved one-year UPS maintenance contract with Eaton Corporation (all in favor except Didio)
• Approved grant from NYS Office of Victim Services for Victim/Witness Program (all in favor)
• Approved mass casualty incident plan consulting contract with Tetra Tech Incorporated (all in favor)
• Approved filling Director of Probation, Probation Officer, and Senior Typist positions (all in favor)
• Approved creating three part-time LPN and filling two part-time RN positions for the jail (all in favor)
• Approved medication assisted treatment contracts with Crouse Health and Farnham Family Services (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: a 5-year contract with the Unified Court System for court cleaning and minor repairs (first year $342,036), and authorization to hire six seasonal Medium Equipment Operators at $23.28/hour. The committee will also receive updates from several departments, including buildings, parks, and highway.

• Resolution 8-23-PW-1: 5-year court cleaning contract with Unified Court System, $342,036 first year
• Resolution 8-23-PW-2: Hire 6 seasonal Medium Equipment Operators at $23.28/hour
• City Courts expansion: architect selected, county to fund construction phase
• Mental Health parking: Bergmann quoted $55,000 for pergola removal and parking expansion
• Emerson Park: Deauville Island shelter replacement application with DASNY

The committee approved a contract for court cleaning and minor repairs and authorized the hiring of seasonal Medium Equipment Operators for the Highway Department. The meeting also included departmental updates on weights and measures, building maintenance, parks, and road work.

• Approved contract with Unified Court System for court cleaning and minor repairs (8-23-PW-1)
• Authorized hiring of seasonal Medium Equipment Operators (MEO) in the Highway Department (8-23-PW-2)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to discuss routine business, including a letter of support for CFA applications and reports from various county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Letter of support for CFA Application(s)
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste
• Updates from City of Auburn and Town of Owasco
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and other lakes
• Partner reports from NYSDEC, The Nature Conservancy, and others

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board approved the purchase of 2-4 Commerce Way using funds from three separate accounts. Members also approved sending a letter to residents on Honoco Road regarding the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan.

• Approved purchase of 2-4 Commerce Way (unanimous)
• Approved sending letter to Honoco Road residents regarding Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to review an audit presentation, discuss medical and dental pre-renewal options, updated claims through June, wellness plan, and cash cap balance. They will also hear updates on stop loss credit and address old and new business.

• Audit presentation
• Medical and dental pre-renewal discussion
• Updated claims through June
• Wellness plan discussion
• Cash cap balance update

The Board adopted the financial statements following an audit that reported a clean opinion and positive cash flow. Members approved revised wellness strategies, including additional qualifying preventative services. The Board also discussed a projected 13.3% medical rate increase for 2024.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes and financials
• Adopted financial statements as presented by EFPR Group
• Approved revised Wellness Strategies
• Approved addition of further preventative services as qualifying events for Wellness Program

Community Services Board

The board will hold a regular meeting with roll call, review of June minutes, public comment, and reports from the director and subcommittees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review of June 29 meeting minutes
• Public to be Heard period (3 min limit per speaker)
• Director’s Report
• Financial Reports
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use, and By-laws workgroup

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will consider several resolutions, including applications for grants, contracts for park improvements, and an emergency sewer pit repair. They will also receive updates on various park projects and trail maintenance.

• Authorize application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program with funding match from Capital H
• Authorize contract to replace a shelter
• Authorize contract with Civic Rec
• Accept Emerson Foundation programming grant
• Emergency resolution to repair MGR sewer pit

The Commission approved several resolutions to authorize contracts for schematic design, equipment, and sewer repairs. They also accepted a programming grant from the Emerson Foundation and authorized an application to the Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program.

• Approved April, May, and June meeting minutes
• Authorized application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program
• Authorized contract to replace a shelter
• Authorized contract with Civic Rec
• Accepted Emerson Foundation programming grant
• Authorized contract with Fisher Associates for DOT schematic design
• Authorized amendment to FOES agreement for sponsorship development
• Approved emergency resolution to repair MGR sewer pit

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve claims, hear public comments, and receive reports from department heads on communicable diseases, immunizations, early intervention, WIC, environmental health, and more. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of claims
• Communicable Disease & Immunization Report
• Early Intervention State Review
• HABs (Harmful Algal Blooms) update
• Watershed Rules and Regs Update

The Board approved the June 27 meeting minutes and financial claims for June 2023. Members also accepted several Hearing and Consent Orders related to environmental health. The meeting included reports on staffing vacancies and water quality regulations for Owasco Lake.

• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims with warrant dates of 06/15/2023 and 06/29/2023 and credit card statements from 5/29/2023 and 6/15/2023
• Accepted Hearing and Consent Orders for AJS Housing NY LLC, DB Drains LLC, and properties in Moravia (Pleasant Valley Mobile Home Park, Malave, Flannagan, Murray, Buchanan, and Boyd)

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

The Cayuga County GML Review Committee will consider a Village of Cayuga local law on solar energy and five subdivision proposals in the Towns of Owasco and Ledyard. The committee also plans to approve minutes from its June 15 and July 7 meetings. Each item will receive a decision on intermunicipal impact or be deferred for more information.

• Village of Cayuga – Local Law – Solar
• Town of Owasco – Subdivision – RPM Residential Lots
• Town of Owasco – Subdivision – Lattimore Residential Lots
• Town of Owasco – Subdivision – CBB Residential Lots
• Town of Ledyard – SUP Amendment – IOA Spa

The GML 239-l, m, & n Review Committee approved a solar local law for the Village of Cayuga and a special use permit amendment for IOA Spa in the Town of Ledyard. The committee also approved four residential and agricultural subdivisions in the Town of Owasco, some with recommendations regarding drainage and SEQR form updates.

• Approved Village of Cayuga local law regarding solar (All vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco RPM Residential Lots subdivision with drainage and SEQR comments (All vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco Lattimore Residential Lots subdivision with drainage and SEQR comments (All vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco CBB Residential Lots subdivision (All vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco Sunrise Ag Lots subdivision with SEQR comment (All vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Ledyard IOA Spa SUP Amendment (All vote AYE)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 15, 2023 (All vote AYE)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 7, 2023 (All vote AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the June 15, 2023 meeting minutes, hear a Director's Report, and discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports will be presented from the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House. The agenda is largely procedural with standard updates and reports.

• Review and approval of June 15, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's Report on mental health services
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Mental Health Task Force update
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

The July 20, 2023, meeting of the Mental Health Sub-Committee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board is holding a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and receive updates on water operations, sewer district activities, and infrastructure projects. The board will also discuss an organizational assessment and a policy on board conduct with staff, and will enter an executive session for personnel matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2023
• Accounts payable reports for July 19, 2023
• Reconciliation reports for June 1-30, 2023
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Genesee Street Project and North Street Connection updates

The Board approved funding for a property closing and authorized several utility agreements for the Town of Sterling. Additionally, the Board approved a grant application for the Cato project and a SEQRA resolution for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan.

• Approved payment of up to $325,000 for closing expenses of 2-4 Commerce Way (Unanimous)
• Approved Tim Carpenter to apply for engineering planning grant for Cato (Unanimous)
• Approved SEQRA resolution for Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved operations and maintenance agreement for Town of Sterling WD2 (Unanimous)
• Approved agreement for Town of Sterling West Bay Rd Storm Sewer District (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency plan service agreement pending legal review (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and June 30, 2023 account reconciliations (Unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider a local law to opt out of the state property tax exemption for solar, wind, and farm waste energy systems. They will also vote on appointing a new County Auditor. The meeting includes updates from the Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, and Human Resources departments.

• Resolution 7-23-WM-1: Adopting a local law to opt out of the RPTL Section 487 tax exemption for renewable energy systems
• Resolution 7-23-WM-2: Appointing Angela Skellington as County Auditor at $32.00/hour, effective August 1, 2023
• Resolution 7-23-JP-1: Accepting $110,854 in GIVE grant funding for the District Attorney's Office
• Treasurer's report: Foreclosure auction profit of ~$268,000; 2023-2024 foreclosure process on hold due to possible NY state moratorium
• Finance report: Sales tax revenue shows a -1.38% decrease compared to the same period last year

The committee approved a local law to opt out of certain renewable energy system tax exemptions. Members also authorized the appointment of the County Auditor and approved various personnel fills and contracts across multiple departments.

• Approved local law to opt out of renewable energy tax exemptions under Real Property Tax Law Section 487
• Authorized appointment and salary for the Cayuga County Auditor
• Approved 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Cayuga Community College Faculty Association (2023-2027)
• Approved contract for Sterling-Fair Haven Community Connection Trail Feasibility Study
• Authorized creation and filling of a Highway Supervisor position
• Approved upgrade to the fire alarm system in the Historic Post Office
• Authorized contract with Saferwatch for a mobile information sharing platform

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is holding its regular business meeting to approve minutes, adopt or amend civil service rules, certify eligibles, and establish or extend eligible lists for various positions. The commission will also adopt and amend class specifications, review new position duty statements, and consider a reinstatement request from Social Services. The agenda is largely routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Adoption of approved rules change by NYS Civil Service
• Establishment of eligible list for Library Assistant (2023) OC#68780 – 1 year
• Extension of eligible lists for Library Associate, Senior Computer Systems Technician, Sheriff Custody Captain, and Workforce Development Program Specialist
• Expiration of eligible lists for Coding and Billing Specialist, Data Collector, Motor Vehicle Bureau Supervisor, School Transportation Dispatcher, Senior Clerk, and Senior Planner
• Adoption of class specification for Director of Fiscal Management – Social Services

The Commission approved several new position duties statements and amended class specifications for the District Attorney and Sheriff's Department. It also extended four eligible lists for one year and allowed six others to expire. Additionally, a reinstatement request from Social Services was approved.

• Approved extension of eligible lists for Library Associate, Senior Computer Systems Technician, Sheriff Custody Captain, and Workforce Development Program Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved expiration of eligible lists for Coding and Billing Specialist, Data Collector, Motor Vehicle Bureau Supervisor, School Transportation Supervisor, Senior Clerk, and Senior Planner (unanimous)
• Adopted class specification for Director of Fiscal Management – Social Services (unanimous)
• Amended class specification for Grant Program Coordinator – District Attorney (unanimous)
• Amended class specifications for six Deputy Sheriff roles including Corporal, Identification Officer, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Navigation (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements for Highway Supervisor, Competent Professional Authority, Director of Fiscal Management, Social Worker, Cleaners, and Laborers (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement request from Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 6/20/23 and 6/23/23 meetings (unanimous)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

This is the agenda for the People with Developmental Disabilities Sub-Committee meeting on July 13, 2023. The agenda contains only boilerplate navigation and website links, with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the April 2, 2023, meeting minutes and authorized MC at CCMCH to attend the September 2023 meeting for information. Members received reports on the submitted Local Services Plan and the approved 2024 DDRO budget.

• Approved April 2, 2023, minutes
• Approved MC at CCMCH to join September 2023 meeting

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved the 2023-2024 budget and a four-year collective bargaining agreement for Cayuga Community College. The committee also accepted a budget increase for a NYS Cybersecurity Grant for the Board of Elections.

• Approved 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College (all in favor)
• Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement for Cayuga Community College Faculty Association for Sept 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2027 (all in favor)
• Accepted and budgeted increase in NYS Cybersecurity Grant for the Board of Elections (all in favor)
• Approved June 14, 2023 minutes (all in favor)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Cayuga County Judicial & Public Safety Committee will consider resolutions to accept state GIVE grant funding for the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Probation departments, totaling $370,665, to support gun violence reduction efforts. The committee will also vote on filling several vacant positions, including deputy sheriffs, fire coordinators, and a probation officer, and will hear departmental updates on jail operations, arraignment costs, and emergency services.

• Resolution 7-23-JP-1: Accept $110,854 GIVE grant for District Attorney's Office
• Resolution 7-23-JP-4: Accept $36,524 GIVE grant for Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 7-23-JP-8: Accept $102,000 GIVE grant for Probation Department
• Resolution 7-23-JP-5: Contract with Saferwatch for mobile information sharing platform
• Resolution 7-23-JP-7: Contract with Weedsport Central School District for School Resource Officer

The committee approved several resolutions to accept Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant funding for the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Probation departments. It also authorized the filling of several vacancies in the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Services, and approved two school district patrol contracts.

• Approved acceptance of GIVE Grant funding for District Attorney's Office (All in favor)
• Approved acceptance of GIVE Grant funding for Sheriff's Office (All in favor)
• Approved acceptance of GIVE Grant funding for Probation Department (All in favor)
• Approved filling two part-time Deputy Fire Coordinators and one Deputy Fire/EMS Coordinator (All in favor)
• Approved filling one vacant Deputy Sheriff Position in the Patrol Division (All in favor)
• Approved contract with Saferwatch for a mobile information sharing platform (All in favor)
• Approved salary adjustment for Special Patrol Officer in Port Byron School District (All in favor)
• Approved contract and creation of one Special Patrol Officer position for Weedsport Central School District (All in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing department updates and considering resolutions on highway staffing, driveway fees, park grants, and building upgrades. Notable actions include creating a Highway Supervisor position, setting a fee schedule for new driveways, and accepting a grant for Emerson Park programming.

• Resolution 7-23-PW-2: Create and fill Highway Supervisor position, abolishing Working Foreperson (Grade 17, $26.29/hr probationary)
• Resolution 7-23-PW-3: Authorize Highway Department to set fee schedule for new driveway installation
• Resolution 7-23-PW-6: Accept grant from Fred L. Emerson Foundation for Emerson Park public programming
• Resolution 7-23-PW-10: Upgrade fire alarm system in Historic Post Office
• Resolution 7-23-PW-1: Amend DM parts budget with $10,000 increase for highway equipment repairs

The committee approved several personnel changes for the Highway Department and authorized the creation of a new fee schedule for driveway installations. It also accepted a grant for Emerson Park and a contract addendum for facility reservations.

• Approved amendment to DM parts budget (All in favor)
• Approved creation and filling of Highway Supervisor position (All in favor)
• Authorized Highway Department to set fee schedule for new driveway installation (All in favor)
• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Medium position 8000 (All in favor)
• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Medium position 8045 (All in favor)
• Accepted grant from Fred L. Emerson Foundation for 2023 public programming (All in favor)
• Approved contract addendum with Civic Rec for facility reservation services (All in favor)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (All in favor)

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review one item: a special use permit application from the Town of Ledyard for a farmhouse restoration. The committee will decide whether the action has intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval (with or without changes), disapproval, or request more information. This is a routine monthly review under New York State General Municipal Law.

• Town of Ledyard – Special Use Permit – Farmhouse Restoration

The GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee reviewed a special use permit for a farmhouse restoration in the Town of Ledyard. The committee found no concerns regarding the project's drainage management approach.

• Recommended approval without change for Town of Ledyard farmhouse restoration special use permit (All vote AYE)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to discuss old business, including minutes and a Cayuga Lake TMDL letter, and new business involving letters of support for Finger Lakes Watershed Grants Program applications. The agenda also includes reports from working groups, county agencies, lake associations, and partner organizations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Cayuga Lake TMDL letter discussion
• Letters of support for Finger Lakes Watershed Grants Program applications
• Reports from working groups on Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment
• Updates from Cayuga County departments including Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Cross, Duck, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes

The Agency approved letters of support for several Finger Lakes Watershed Grants Program applications. Members also voted to send a revised letter to the NYSDEC requesting the completion of the Cayuga Lake Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL).

• Approved resolution of appreciation for Eileen O’Connor (unanimous)
• Approved support letters for Finger Lakes Watershed Grants Program applications (unanimous)
• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved revised letter to NYSDEC requesting completion of Cayuga Lake TMDL (passed, 1 no vote)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, review of minutes, agency and director reports, old and new business (including summer updates), and announcements. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report
• New Business: Summer updates

The meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Community Services Board

This is a regular meeting of the Cayuga County Community Services Board. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from the director, financial officers, and subcommittees. No specific decisions or high-impact items are listed.

• Review of May 25, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Financial Reports
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use, and By-laws workgroup
• Unfinished business: Bylaws update and meeting without a quorum

The Board approved the minutes from the May 25, 2023, meeting. No new business or financial reports were presented. The meeting included reports on mental health housing and staffing updates.

• Approved May 25, 2023, meeting minutes

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will vote on several resolutions, including applying for a regional grant, replacing a shelter, and entering contracts for recreation services, a grant, and road design. They will also hear updates on park projects, including the new access road at Whitebridge, the Deauville Island shelter, and construction at Sterling Nature Center.

• Authorize application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program with funding match from Capital H
• Authorize contract to replace a shelter
• Authorize contract with Civic Rec
• Accept Emerson Foundation programming grant
• Contract with Fisher Associates for DOT schematic design

The Commission approved a funding match from Capital H for a Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program application and a contract to replace a shelter. No quorum was present to approve April and May minutes or to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program and funding match from Capital H
• Approved contract to replace a shelter

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will hear public comment from Mr. Charles Hart, approve claims, and receive presentations on Healing Communities, communicable disease and immunization reports, vacancy updates, regulatory changes, WIC and nutrition programs, farmers market coupons, Healthy Neighborhoods summer canvassing, bike and pedestrian safety events, environmental health items including hearing and consent orders, wastewater surveillance, SUNY Stony Brook project, and Hydrilla 2023 update.

• Public to be Heard: Mr. Charles Hart
• Approval of Claims
• Healing Communities Presentation by Monika Salvage
• Communicable Disease & Immunization Report
• Hydrilla 2023 Update

The Board approved the May 16 meeting minutes and processed administrative claims. Members voted to reduce a $100 fine to $50 for a resident regarding a septic system inspection order. The Board also accepted several Hearing and Consent Orders.

• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims dated 05/11/2023 and 05/25/2023 and credit card statements dated 4/29/2023 and 5/15/2023
• Reduced fine for Mr. Hart from $100 to $50 regarding a septic system inspection order
• Accepted Hearing and Consent Orders for multiple properties including Spa at the Inns of Aurora, Wendy's, and Dunkin Donuts

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission is meeting to handle routine personnel administration: expiring eligible lists for three job titles, adopting a new class specification for a jail social worker, and amending a specification for a community mental health social worker. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Expire eligible lists: Emergency Services Dispatcher (2022) OC#64738, Senior Account Clerk (2022) OC#67781, Senior Account Clerk Typist (2022) OC#61266
• Adopt class specification: Staff Social Worker (Jail) – Mental Health – (C)
• Amend class specification: Staff Social Worker (CMH) – Mental Health – (C)

The Civil Service Commission expired three 2022 eligible lists for dispatcher and clerk roles. The board also adopted a new class specification for Staff Social Worker (Jail) and amended the specification for Staff Social Worker (CMH).

• Expired eligible lists for Emergency Services Dispatcher (2022), Senior Account Clerk (2022), and Senior Account Clerk Typist (2022)
• Adopted Class Specification for Staff Social Worker (Jail) – Mental Health – (C)
• Amended Class Specification for Staff Social Worker (CMH) – Mental Health – (C)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and hear updates on water operations, county infrastructure, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. They will also discuss new business including an agreement with the Town of Sterling, a proposal for the 2023 audit, and insurance renewal.

• Approval of minutes from May 17 and June 7, 2023
• Accounts payable and reconciliation reports for May 2023
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Genesee Street Project (Cayuga Milk Ingredients)
• Agreement with the Town of Sterling

The Board approved a grant application for the Master Plan and authorized an agreement with the Town of Sterling for water work. The Board also approved insurance renewals and granted the Director authority to respond to water and sewer emergencies within Cayuga County.

• Approved grant application for the Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved insurance renewal with current agent (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Town of Sterling to allow Jay Sawyer to perform water work (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair Brian Dahl to sign the Town of Sterling agreement (unanimous)
• Granted Director Karl Rindfleisch authority to respond to water and sewer emergencies in Cayuga County (unanimous)
• Authorized Attorney Riccardo Galbato to draft a resolution for local jurisdiction repairs (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills including three MRB additions of $949.59, $925.02, and $971.72 (unanimous)
• Approved checking account reconciliations for May 31, 2023 (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will discuss a proposed local law to opt out of the state property tax exemption for solar, wind, and farm waste energy systems. The committee will also consider a settlement of tax certiorari proceedings with Rite Aid and Walgreens involving refunds totaling $92,978.23. Several resolutions to fill vacant positions and authorize contracts are on the agenda.

• Public hearing set for July 25 on a local law to opt out of RPTL Section 487 renewable energy tax exemption
• Settlement of tax certiorari cases with Rite Aid and Walgreens for three Auburn properties, with county refunds totaling $92,978.23
• Resolution to fill eight vacant Sheriff's Custody Officer positions and one Corrections Facility Administrator
• Authorization to renew EV Connect cloud subscription for county building hybrid vehicle charging station
• Resolution to award bid for ADA-compliant kayak launch at Frontenac Park in Union Springs

The committee approved a wide range of resolutions including personnel hires, grant acceptances, and contract renewals across several county departments. Key actions included adjusting legal group compensation and authorizing a bid for the Cayuga Lake Blueway Trail. Three resolutions regarding Assistant Attorney positions received no vote.

• Approved filling Junior Accountant position (all in favor)
• Approved increasing Non-Bargaining Legal Group salaries by $5,000 on the higher end (all in favor except Nightengale)
• Approved bid for ADA-compliant kayak launch at Frontenac Park (all in favor)
• Approved solicitation of professional services for County Office Building Renovation Project (all in favor)
• Approved increasing pay rates for Election Inspectors and Custodians (all in favor)
• Approved adding Real Property to the Cayuga County Agricultural District (all in favor)
• Approved 3-year snow and ice removal agreement with Towns and Villages (all in favor)
• No vote taken on filling Assistant Attorney or Senior Assistant County Attorney positions

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will hold a regular business meeting to approve minutes, establish and extend eligible lists for various positions, adopt and amend class specifications, and consider a reinstatement request from Public Health. The agenda also includes several communications requesting early end or waiver of probationary periods, and an HR administrator's report on recruitment, negotiations, and compensation updates.

• Establish 12 eligible lists including Clerk, EMT, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Nutritionist, and Typist
• Extend eligible lists for Principal Typist, Recreation Director, Senior Network Administrator, and Veterans Services positions
• Adopt class specifications for Emergency Services Dispatcher (HELP Program) and Administrative Services Generalist
• Consider reinstatement request from Public Health
• Review requests to end probationary periods early from Mental Health, Parks & Trails, Planning, and Sheriff's Department

The Commission certified permanent appointments across several county departments and established 12 new eligible lists. It also extended five existing lists, expired one list, and adopted or amended class specifications for various roles.

• Certified permanent appointments for 16 positions across Finance, HR, Public Health, Office for the Aging, Sheriff's Department, and Social Services
• Established 12 new eligible lists for roles including Clerk, EMT, and Nutritionist
• Extended 5 eligible lists for one year (all in favor)
• Expired the Senior Systems Administrator eligible list (all in favor)
• Adopted class specifications for Emergency Services Dispatcher (HELP Program) and Administrative Services Generalist (all in favor)
• Amended class specifications for Public Health Educator and Senior Public Health Educator (all in favor)
• Approved 7 new position duties statements for roles including Registered Nurse and Staff Social Worker (all in favor)
• Approved a reinstatement request from Public Health and 7 requests to end or waive probationary periods (all in favor)

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review minutes from May 18, 2023, and consider five local laws from the Towns of Owasco, Summerhill, and Throop, plus a special use permit from the Town of Ledyard. The committee will decide whether each action has intermunicipal concerns or is of local concern only, and may recommend approval, approval with changes, or disapproval.

• Town of Owasco – Local Law – Solar
• Town of Owasco – Local Law – Special Use Permits
• Town of Summerhill – Local Law – Site Plan Review
• Town of Throop – Local Law – Zoning Ordinance
• Town of Ledyard – Special Use Permit – Farmhouse Restoration

The committee approved several local laws and a zoning ordinance, determining they were of local concern only. One special use permit for a farmhouse restoration was deferred pending additional drainage and erosion control documentation.

• Approved May 18, 2023 minutes (All AYE)
• Determined Town of Owasco Solar local law has no intermunicipal concern (All AYE)
• Determined Town of Owasco Special Use Permits local law has no intermunicipal concern (All AYE)
• Determined Town of Summerhill Site Plan Review local law has no intermunicipal concern (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Throop Zoning Ordinance without change (All AYE)
• Deferred Town of Ledyard Farmhouse Restoration permit pending SWPPP and drainage plans (All AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Director's Report. Key agenda items include discussion of the Local Services Plan and updates from the Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports will be presented from the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, and other providers. Old business includes follow-up on reporting templates and subcommittee chair matters, while new business covers recruitment and term commitments.

• Review and approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's Report on mental health services
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Mental Health Task Force updates
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved several grants for the Board of Elections and authorized the filling of a Senior Clerk position. The committee also approved amendments to the county's public information and vehicle policies and authorized the hiring of an Assistant Attorney.

• Approved May 10, 2023 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Postage, Poll Workers, SHOEBOX, and TIER grants for Board of Elections (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Cayuga County Public Information Policy (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Cayuga County Vehicle Policy (all in favor)
• Approved filling one Full-Time Senior Clerk position (all in favor)
• Approved filling one Assistant Attorney position (4-3)
• Denied motion to abolish control positions in DSS (3-4)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review department updates and vote on nine resolutions, including creating a part-time Data Officer for the Assigned Counsel Program, an Assistant Director of Emergency Medical and Training Services, and filling multiple sheriff's office vacancies. The agenda includes reports from 911, Assigned Counsel, District Attorney, Fire/EMO, Probation, and Sheriff departments, covering staffing, training, and budget items.

• Resolution 6-23-JP-1: Create and hire a part-time Data Officer at $27/hour, funded by state ILS grant
• Resolution 6-23-JP-2: Create and fill Assistant Director of Emergency Medical and Training Services
• Resolutions 6-23-JP-3 to 6-23-JP-5: Fill vacancies for LPN, 8 Custody Officers, and Facility Administrator
• Resolutions 6-23-JP-6/7: Accept 2021 SLETPP and Operation Stonegarden grants
• Resolutions 6-23-JP-8/9: Contracts with Cayuga Counseling for Alternative Sentencing and Pretrial Release

The committee approved the appointment of seven members to the Cayuga County Fire Advisory Board for 2023. Department heads provided updates on staffing vacancies, legal expenses, and public safety training.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Appointed William Whittaker to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed Dan Baldwin to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed David James to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed Larry Dygert to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed Douglas LaFave to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed George Seemann Jr. to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)
• Appointed Sean Toole to Fire Advisory Board (Term 1/1/23-12/31/23)

Public Works Committee

The Cayuga County Public Works Committee will discuss the City Court renovation/expansion project, including a resolution supporting the City of Auburn's architect selection and a proposed county-funded construction phase. The committee will also vote on resolutions for a cleaning contract extension, a three-year snow and ice removal agreement, acceptance of additional paving funds, and a tree maintenance grant partnership with the Town of Owasco.

• Resolution 6-23-PW-1: Extend cleaning contract for Courthouse and Historic Post Office with GDI Services Inc. at $152,784/year for one year
• Resolution 6-23-PW-2: Authorize three-year snow and ice removal agreement with towns and villages
• Resolution 6-23-PW-3: Accept $644,000 in additional NYS paving funds
• Resolution 6-23-PW-4: Partner with Town of Owasco for NYS DEC Urban and Community Forestry grant for tree maintenance
• Discussion: City Court expansion into Historic Post Office WIC space, with county funding for construction

The committee approved the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of departmental updates regarding facility maintenance, park projects, and highway schedules; no further substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved May 9, 2023 minutes

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The People with Developmental Disabilities Sub-Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from April 2023, discuss the Local Services Plan, and receive reports from agencies including ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and others. The agenda also includes a Director's Report, old and new business, and announcements.

• Review and approval of April 2023 minutes
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's Report

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to discuss bids for the Genesee Street project/expansion, review the master plan, and consider the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan for Honoco Road. New business and a director's report are also on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for June 7, 2023, at 7413 County House Road, Auburn, NY.

• Discuss bids for Genesee Street project/expansion
• Review Master Plan
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road)
• Director's Report by Karl Rindfleisch
• IDA (Milk Plant) discussion

The Board approved a contract for materials for the West Genesee Street project. Members discussed potential partnerships with the Town/Village of Cato and work in Union Springs, as well as a grant submission for the Cayuga Milk Ingredients water line extension.

• Approved agenda with addition of Cayuga Milk Ingredients (unanimous)
• Approved $134,181.54 bid from Blair Supply for West Genesee St. materials (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes public comment, review of minutes, agency reports, and director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report

No meeting was held on June 7, 2021, due to a lack of quorum.

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is holding its regular meeting to discuss old business, including minutes and a Cayuga Lake TMDL letter, and to hear reports from county agencies, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Cayuga Lake TMDL Letter under old business
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste
• Updates from City of Auburn and Town of Owasco
• Lake reports for Cayuga, Cross Lake/Seneca River, Duck Lake, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco Lake, and Skaneateles Lake
• Partner reports from CNYRPDB, NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, FLI/FL-PRISM, and The Nature Conservancy

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting virtually to approve the consent agenda (previous minutes and financials) and receive an update from USI on financial claims, the pre-renewal/renewal timeline, and next steps for the wellness plan. The agenda also includes old business, new business, and future agenda items/board member concerns.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI financial claims update
• Pre-renewal / renewal timeline
• Wellness plan: next steps

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and financial reports, plus a presentation on the HEALing Communities Study, an update on bylaws, and discussion of a citizen article about the board.

• HEALing Communities Study presentation
• Bylaws update under unfinished business
• Citizen article for the CSB under new business
• Subcommittee reports on mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol/substance use, and bylaws

The board approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023, meeting. Members discussed the rollout of daytime mobile crisis services and a reduction in overdose deaths by 43%. The board added the topic of meeting without a quorum to the agenda.

• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Added meeting without a quorum to the agenda

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will vote on resolutions to apply for a Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst grant with a funding match from Capital H, and to authorize a contract to replace a shelter. The meeting also includes updates on various park projects, including the Emerson Park amphitheater, Deauville Island redevelopment, and trail maintenance.

• Authorize application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program with funding match from Capital H
• Authorize contract to replace a shelter
• Emerson Park amphitheater funding under internal review
• Whitebridge Road property: NYS DOT requests further engineering documents for new park access road
• Deauville Island shelter replacement resolution submitted

The Commission authorized a funding application to the Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program and a contract to replace a shelter. The board also noted that the resolution for the Deauville Island Shelter replacement passed on May 23, 2023.

• Authorized application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program and funding match from Capital H
• Authorized contract to replace a shelter
• Passed resolution for replacement of Deauville Island Shelter (as of 5/23/2023)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to adopt class specifications and new position duty statements for attorney roles, specifically the Senior Assistant County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney positions. The meeting is primarily administrative, focused on formalizing job classifications and duties.

• Adoption of class specifications for Senior Assistant County Attorney
• New position duties for Assistant County Attorney
• New position duties for Senior Assistant County Attorney

The Commission adopted the class specification for the Senior Assistant County Attorney. It also approved new position duties statements for both the Assistant County Attorney and Senior Assistant County Attorney.

• Adopted Senior Assistant County Attorney class specification (All in favor)
• Approved Assistant County Attorney new position duties statement (All in favor)
• Approved Senior Assistant County Attorney new position duties statement (All in favor)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to approve previous minutes, hear a director's report, discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force, and receive updates from several behavioral health agencies. The meeting also includes follow-up on reporting templates and recruitment for the subcommittee.

• Review and approval of April 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Director's report on mental health services
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Updates from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Follow-up on agency reporting list and template, and Mental Health Subcommittee Chair

The May 18, 2023, meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review the Town of Conquest's comprehensive plan for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee may approve, modify, or reject the plan, or request additional information. The meeting also includes approval of the previous month's minutes.

• Review of Town of Conquest comprehensive plan under NY General Municipal Law sections 239-l, m & n
• Committee may decide the plan has no intermunicipal concerns, approve with or without changes, or disapprove

The GML 239-l, m, & n Review Committee recommended approval of the Town of Conquest Comprehensive Plan. The committee noted grammatical and language errors that the Cayuga County Department of Planning and Economic Development will help fix before official adoption.

• Approved April 20, 2023 minutes (All AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Conquest Comprehensive Plan (All AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review financial reports, and receive updates on water operations, infrastructure projects, and committee activities. The board will also discuss conflicts of interest and conduct between the board and staff, as presented by Douglas Selby.

• Approval of minutes from April 19 and May 3, 2023
• Accounts payable and reconciliation reports for April 2023
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Genesee Street Project (Cayuga Milk Ingredients)
• North Street Connection

The Board approved a resolution naming Brian Dahl as the authorized official for Regional Border Commission documentation. Members also approved a conflict-of-interest policy and authorized several bill payments. A conduct policy was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved resolution naming Brian Dahl as authorized signature for Regional Border Commission (unanimous)
• Approved conflict-of-interest policy (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills, including $6,888.75 from WCWSA and $3,460.00 from Mark Colopy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2023, and May 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of the conduct policy

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is considering several resolutions, including adopting a local law to provide a 10% property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The committee will also vote on filling the County Auditor position, extending a foreclosure legal contract, and approving solar pilot agreements. Department updates cover ongoing tax collection, foreclosure auction scheduling, and recruitment efforts.

• Adoption of Local Law providing 10% tax exemption (up to $200,000 assessed value) for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
• Authorization to fill the Office of County Auditor (vacant May 10, 2023)
• One-year $25,000 contract with Speno & Macleod for foreclosure legal work
• Pilot agreements with Half Acre Solar, LLC (5MW AC) and Sevior Solar, LLC (4.19MW AC) for arrays at 2047 Half Acre Road, Aurelius
• County foreclosure auction scheduled June 12-23, 2023 for 28 parcels

The committee approved a local law providing tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. It also authorized several personnel appointments, including the Director of Purchasing and County Auditor, and approved legal and title search contracts for county foreclosures.

• Approved tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (All in favor)
• Authorized filling the Office of County Auditor (All in favor)
• Appointed Director of Purchasing (All in favor)
• Approved one-year foreclosure legal work agreement with Speno & Macleod (All in favor)
• Authorized contract with Vanguard Research & Title Services for In Rem Title Search Reports (All in favor)
• Approved purchase of tax-foreclosed property, amended to remove parcel 200.00-1-21 in Moravia (All in favor)
• Authorized contract with a Purchasing Consultant (All in favor)
• Authorized County Treasurer to pay Mortgage Tax (All in favor)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will discuss watershed rules and regulations, a septic replacement program, and enforcement of the ATUPA. The board will also receive updates on communicable disease, immunization, WIC program numbers, and children with special health needs. Claims approval and vacancy updates are on the agenda.

• Watershed Rules and Regulations discussion
• Septic Replacement Program update
• Enforcement of ATUPA
• Hearing and Consent Orders
• Approval of Claims

The Board of Health approved the April 25, 2023 meeting minutes and claims warrants. The board also approved hearing and consent orders for eight properties. Staff provided updates on personnel vacancies, the Septic Replacement Program, and children's special health care needs waitlists.

• Approved minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
• Approved claims warrants dated 04/13/2023 and 04/27/2023 and credit card statements dated 03/29/2023 and 04/15/2023
• Approved hearing and consent orders for Camp Casowasco, Garropy’s Mobile Home Park, Goodsell Property, Harrington Property, Hart Property, Ingersoll Property, Kennedy Property, and Lamay Property

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will hold a regular business meeting to approve minutes, certify and extend eligible lists for various job titles, adopt class specifications, and review new position duty statements. The agenda is largely administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Certify eligible lists for Accountant, Director of Administrative Services, Fiscal Officer, and 8 other titles
• Extend eligible lists for Emergency Services Dispatcher, Nutritionist, and 6 other titles
• Adopt class specification for Assistant Director of Emergency Medical and Training Services
• Review new position duty statements for Assistant District Attorney, Automotive Mechanic, and others
• HR report notes CSEA negotiations continue and 2023 training sessions begin May 18

The Commission approved new position duties statements for nine roles and adopted class specifications for the Assistant Director of Emergency Medical and Training Services. Members also voted to extend eight eligible lists and expire eight others. A permanent appointment for a Computer Systems Technician was certified.

• Approved permanent appointment of Nicolas Matthews as Computer Systems Technician
• Approved 1-year extension of 8 eligible lists (all in favor)
• Approved expiration of 8 eligible lists (all in favor)
• Adopted class specification for Assistant Director of Emergency Medical and Training Services (all in favor)
• Approved 9 new position duties statements including roles for District Attorney and Highway Department (all in favor)
• Approved request for transfer from Social Services (all in favor)
• Approved request for removal from eligible list (all in favor)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet to review and approve April 2023 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and others. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review and approval of April 2023 minutes
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director's report

The May 11, 2023, meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider four resolutions: adopting a Public Information Officer policy, amending the resolution process policy, adopting a device encryption policy, and authorizing a full-time Senior Clerk position. The committee will also receive updates from the Board of Elections, IT, and Veterans departments. No appointments are scheduled.

• Resolution 5-23-GO-1: Adopts a Public Information Officer policy, designating the Legislature Chairperson as PIO.
• Resolution 5-23-GO-2: Amends the Resolution Process policy, requiring resolutions 14 days before meetings and approved ATF forms for positions.
• Resolution 5-23-GO-3: Adopts a Device Encryption Policy for County data and devices.
• Resolution 5-23-GO-4: Authorizes filling one full-time Senior Clerk position due to retirement.
• IT update: 366 support tickets created in April, 91% resolved; new cameras installed in County Office Building.

The Government Operations Committee adopted policies for device encryption and public information officers. The committee also authorized filling a Senior Clerk position and amended the resolution process policy.

• Approved Public Information Officer policy (5-23-GO-1)
• Approved amendment to Resolution Process policy (5-23-GO-2)
• Approved Device Encryption Policy (5-23-GO-3)
• Authorized filling one full-time Senior Clerk position due to retirement (5-23-GO-4)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will hear updates from 911, Assigned Counsel, District Attorney, Fire/EMO, Probation, and Sheriff departments, then vote on nine resolutions covering staffing, contracts, and grants. Key items include filling 911 dispatcher vacancies, accepting an $80,000 state grant for the DA's office, and contracting for jail medical records software.

• Fill one vacant Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher and backfill (5-23-JP-1)
• Contract with Stancil Solutions for backup center recorder support, $7,870 (5-23-JP-2)
• Accept $80,000 Crimes Against Revenue Program (CARP) grant for DA's office (5-23-JP-3)
• Appoint STOP-DWI Coordinator and set salary (5-23-JP-4)
• Contract with Medent for jail electronic medical records system (5-23-JP-7)

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved several personnel hires for the Sheriff's Office and 911 dispatch. The committee also authorized contracts for medical records management, emergency design services, and a STOP-DWI Coordinator.

• Approved filling one Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher and one Dispatcher position (All in favor)
• Approved contract with Stancil Solutions for backup center recorder support (All in favor)
• Approved $80,000 Crimes Against Revenue Program (CARP) funding plan (All in favor)
• Approved appointment and salary for a STOP-DWI Coordinator (All in favor)
• Approved ARPA funding for emergency design services (All in favor)
• Approved acceptance of NYS Hazmat Targeted Grant for equipment and technology (All in favor)
• Approved contract with Medent for electronic incarcerated medical records (All in favor)
• Approved filling one Custody Corporal and one Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position (All in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review department updates and vote on seven resolutions, including authorizing the creation and filling of a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic for the Public Safety Building, extending an agreement with Cayuga Community College for parking spots, and several highway and parks items. The agenda also includes updates from Buildings and Grounds, Parks, and Highway departments, covering projects like the County Office Building renovation, Emerson Park improvements, and road paving.

• Resolution 5-23-PW-1: Authorize creating and filling a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic, with a 2023 cost increase of $15,158 and 2024 increase of $34,138.
• Resolution 5-23-PW-2: Extend agreement with Cayuga Community College Culinary Institute for use of county-owned parking spots for one year.
• Resolution 5-23-PW-6: Authorize contract to replace shelter at Deauville Island using ARPA funds, pending CREST Grant approval.
• Resolution 5-23-PW-7: Authorize application to Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program for bridge replacement and accessible parking at Deauville Island.
• Highway update: Paving completed on Spring Lake Rd, Bonta Bridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge Rd, Ferris Rd, and Black Rock Rd; chip sealing starts May 8.

The committee approved a resolution to create and fill a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic position to address staffing shortages. Other business consisted of departmental updates regarding road paving, park improvements, and building maintenance.

• Approved creation and filling of a full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic position (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to discuss water quality issues, including a presentation from the Community Science Institute on partnering with communities to monitor water quality. The agenda includes old business, new business, and reports from various county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations.

• Presentation by Grascen Shidemantle, Executive Director, Community Science Institute
• Discussion of Cayuga Lake TMDL Letter
• Reports from WQMA working groups on Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment
• Updates from Cayuga County departments including Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, and Soil and Water Conservation
• Reports from lake associations including Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and others

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board approved the agenda with an executive session added, then entered and exited executive session for potential litigation. No votes were taken on substantive matters; the Genesee Street project awaits a revised plan from the Health Department, and the Master Plan and Cayuga Lake Protection Plan remain in discussion.

• Agenda approved with addition of executive session (unanimous)
• Executive session entered for possible litigation (unanimous)
• Executive session exited (unanimous)
• No substantive decisions made on Genesee Street project, Master Plan, or Cayuga Lake Protection Plan

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a routine meeting with standard agenda items including public comment, minutes review, agency and director reports, and a Local Service Plan update. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report
• Local Service Plan update

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to consider amending the class specification for the County Auditor – Legislative Board position. The agenda includes roll call, the amendment discussion, and adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Amendment of class specification for County Auditor – Legislative Board (U)

The Civil Service Commission met for a special session to update a specific job classification. The board approved an amendment to the County Auditor job specification and directed staff to notify the appointing authority.

• Approved amendment to County Auditor – Legislative Board – (U) job specification

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda (previous minutes and financials), receive a financial claims update from USI, discuss the wellness plan task force, and consider other potential municipalities. The meeting is hybrid, with the board convening at Soil & Water and others joining via Webex or phone.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI financial claims update
• Wellness plan task force discussion
• Potential new municipalities

Community Services Board

The Cayuga Community Services Board is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, financial reports, and subcommittee updates. The board will consider an update to its bylaws and a citizen article for the CSB. Public comment is permitted.

• Review of March 23 meeting minutes
• Financial reports review
• Bylaws update under unfinished business
• Citizen article for the CSB under new business
• Subcommittee reports on mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol/substance use, and bylaws

The April 27, 2023, meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission is meeting to review ongoing park projects and updates. Key items include the amphitheater project funding review, the proposed replacement of the Deauville Island Shelter, and the renewal of the Rev Theatre contract. The commission will also hear reports from the Ag Museum and Sterling Nature Center, and discuss trail maintenance and improvements.

• Amphitheater project funding under internal review with Planning Department
• Deauville Island Shelter replacement proposal submitted to ARPA committee
• Rev Theatre contract renewal in final draft with county attorney's office
• Sterling Nature Center construction start pushed to May 1, completion projected November 1
• Seasonal positions mostly filled; still hiring cleaners and lifeguards

The Commission approved moving forward with a Sourcewell design/build solution for the Deauville Island Shelter replacement. The department also decided to reroof the Ward W. O’Hara Ag Museum for better building longevity.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Approved use of Sourcewell for Deauville Island Shelter replacement (J. Deforest, A. McNabb Coleman; J. Basile abstained)
• Decided to reroof the Ward W. O’Hara Ag Museum instead of recoating

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will meet to approve claims, discuss a fee scale, and receive updates on the WIC program and Bike Wheelsport program. The meeting also includes annual corporate compliance training and vacancy updates.

• Approval of Claims
• Fee Scale discussion
• WIC Program Update
• Bike Wheelsport Program update
• Annual Corporate Compliance Training

The Board of Health approved the 2023 Health Department Fee Scale, which includes adjustments based on federal poverty guidelines and vaccine costs. The Board also approved department claims and the minutes from the March 28, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 28, 2023 meeting
• Approved claims with warrant dates of 03/09/2023 and 03/23/2023 and credit card statements from March 2023
• Approved 2023 Health Department Fee Scale

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve the November 9, 2022 meeting minutes, hear public comments, receive the Director's Report, and discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports will be given by the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Mental Health Task Force update
• Agency reports from six local mental health providers

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the November 9, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the rollout of Daytime Mobile Crisis for law enforcement and the current need for beds at Liberty Resources. The committee is currently seeking a new Chair and additional members.

• Approved November 9, 2022 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 two local actions: a site plan for a furnace rebuild in the Town of Sennett and a local law amending solar regulations in the Town of Owasco. The committee will decide whether these actions have intermunicipal or countywide impacts, and may approve, disapprove, or request more information. They will also review minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting.

• Town of Sennett – Site Plan – Furnace Rebuild
• Town of Owasco – Local Law – Solar Amendment
• Review of minutes from March 16, 2023 meeting

The Committee reviewed and recommended approval for a furnace rebuild site plan in the Town of Sennett and a solar amendment local law in the Town of Owasco. The committee also approved the minutes from the March 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (All vote AYE)
• Recommended approval of Town of Sennett site plan for Furnace Rebuild (All vote AYE)
• Determined Town of Owasco Solar Amendment local law has no intermunicipal concerns (All vote AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from previous meetings, review financial reports, and receive updates on current projects and operations. The meeting is a regular business meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 22, March 29, and April 5, 2023
• Accounts Payable Reports for April 19, 2023
• Reconciliation report for March 1-31, 2023
• Project updates: Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.), Genesee Street Project (Cayuga Milk Ingredients), North Street Connection
• Committee reports: Finance/Project Mgmt., Personnel

The Board approved several payments and the reconciliation of checking accounts for March 31, 2023. Members also voted to approve new committee assignments for the Board of Directors. Discussions were held regarding the Milk Plant expansion and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 22, March 29, and April 5, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills, including $1,685.00 to Siewert Equipment and $92.67 to Raby’s Home Center (unanimous)
• Approved checking account reconciliations for March 31, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved continuing to send monthly financial reports to the BOD (unanimous)
• Approved all committee assignments (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will vote on a local law granting a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans and on a one-year contract with Speno & Macleod for foreclosure legal work. The committee will also consider resolutions on health worker bonuses, hiring for several county departments, and contracts for rabies clinics and homeless services. Department updates cover tax collection, audits, and HR transactions.

• Resolution 4-23-WM-2: Adopt local law for Cold War veteran real property tax exemption (up to 15% of assessed value, max $9,000)
• Resolution 4-23-WM-1: Authorize one-year contract with Speno & Macleod for county foreclosure legal work (May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024)
• Resolution 4-23-WM-4: Authorize payment of Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus to qualified employees
• Resolution 4-23-HH-4: Contract with Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY for rabies vaccination clinics
• Resolution 4-23-PW-1 through 4-23-PW-5: Fill multiple Motor Equipment Operator and Museum Aide positions in Highway Department and Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum

The committee approved a real property tax exemption for Cold War Veterans and scheduled a public hearing for a volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax exemption. Other key actions included authorizing a foreclosure legal contract and approving various health and human services staffing and funding measures.

• Approved agreement with Speno & Macleod for county foreclosure legal work (all in favor)
• Adopted local law for Cold War Veterans real property tax exemption (all in favor)
• Fixed date for public hearing on volunteer firefighter and ambulance worker tax exemption (all in favor)
• Authorized Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus payments (all in favor)
• Approved $60,000 of ARPA funds for Homeless Outreach and Advocacy (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Rapiscan Systems for metal detector and bag scanner at County Office Building (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Offender Watch for sex offender management platform (all in favor)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Cayuga Community College Part Time Faculty (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission approved several permanent and contingent appointments across county departments. It also updated job specifications, extended and expired eligible lists, and abolished two clerk positions.

• Approved permanent appointments for Denise Prieto, Chelsea Health, Michelle Ash, and Kyle Laukaitis
• Approved contingent-permanent appointments for Lorraine Pantori, Mandy Applebee, and Danna Leszczynski
• Extended eligible lists for Audit Clerk, Sheriff Custody Lieutenant, and Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher
• Expired eligible lists for Computer Systems Technician, Custodian, and Director of Facilities I, II, and III
• Adopted job specification for Principal Account Clerk II (Social Services)
• Amended job specifications for Deputy Human Resources Administrator, Human Services Examiners, WIC Program Coordinator, and Director of Community Health Services
• Approved new position duties statements for roles including Staff Social Worker and Nutritionist
• Abolished Records Retention Clerk (#3698) and Senior Typist (#2126) positions

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the March 2023 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear agency reports from organizations including ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and Mozaic. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approval of March 2023 minutes
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director’s report

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023, meeting. Members received reports on the upcoming rollout of Daytime Mobile Crisis services and the status of various agency referrals. No new business was discussed.

• Approved March 2, 2023, minutes

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will hear updates from county departments, including the Board of Elections' plan to purchase new voting machines this year, and will consider three resolutions: pension reporting for elected officials, amending the emergency closing policy, and approving a collective bargaining agreement for part-time faculty at Cayuga Community College.

• Board of Elections reports 18 new registrations, 127 address changes, and plans to purchase new voting machines
• Resolution 4-23-GO-1: Pension reporting for elected and appointed officials
• Resolution 4-23-GO-2: Amending the Cayuga County Emergency Closing Policy
• Resolution 4-23-GO-3: Approving collective bargaining agreement with Cayuga Community College Part Time Faculty Association (Sept 1, 2016 – Aug 31, 2024)
• IT department completed MUNIS upgrade and Office365 migration; cybersecurity training planned

The Government Operations Committee approved a collective bargaining agreement for Cayuga Community College part-time faculty and amended the county's emergency closing policy. The committee also authorized a resolution to rescind Section 49 of the Policy Manual to be sent to Ways & Means.

• Approved March 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to rescind Section 49 of the Policy Manual for submission to Ways & Means (unanimous)
• Approved 4-23-GO-2 Amending the Cayuga County Emergency Closing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved 4-23-GO-3 Collective Bargaining Agreement for Cayuga Community College Part Time Faculty Association (unanimous)
• Approved 4-23-GO-1 Pension Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (passed, Pecher opposed)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved contracts for a digital sex offender management platform and the installation of a metal detector and bag scanner at the County Office Building. The committee also authorized the District Attorney to fill a full-time Senior Assistant District Attorney vacancy.

• Approved contract with Offender Watch for digital sex offender management (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Rapiscan Systems for metal detector and bag scanner at County Office Building (all in favor)
• Authorized District Attorney to fill FT Sr. Assistant District Attorney vacancy (all in favor)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved authorizations to fill four motor equipment operator positions in the Highway Department and one part-time museum aide vacancy. The remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates regarding water, sewer, buildings, and parks.

• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Heavy position (PC #3056)
• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Medium position (PC #2409)
• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Medium position (PC #2430)
• Approved filling Motor Equipment Operator Medium position (PC #2475)
• Approved filling one Part Time Museum Aide vacancy at Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to hear a presentation on manure recommendations for crop uptake and environmental risk, and to discuss the Cayuga Lake TMDL. The agenda also includes updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on manure recommendations to maximize crop uptake and manage environmental risk
• Discussion of Cayuga Lake TMDL
• Reports from county departments including Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, and Soil and Water Conservation
• Updates from lake associations for Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and other Finger Lakes
• Partner reports from NYSDEC, The Nature Conservancy, and others

The agency approved the creation of a draft letter to state and local representatives requesting that the NYSDEC complete the Cayuga Lake TMDL. The board also approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from March 2, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Michele Wunderlich to draft a letter regarding the Cayuga Lake TMDL for May meeting (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board approved a motion to bid for supplies for phase one of the Genesee Street project. Members discussed the status of the Fair Haven flushing station and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. The meeting concluded with a move into executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved bidding for supplies for phase one of the Genesee St. project (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering introductions, public comment, minutes review, agency and director reports, and old business. The only substantive new item is a discussion of warm weather events.

• Public to be Heard
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report
• Warm Weather Events (new business)

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 1, 2023, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports regarding opioid settlement funds, grant applications for homelessness and therapy certification, and upcoming community health events.

• Approved March 1, 2023, minutes

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board authorized the Acting Chairman to sign a separation of employment agreement with the Deputy Director. The agreement includes four weeks of pay and 2.5 days of personal/vacation time effective March 29, 2023.

• Approved separation agreement for Deputy Director including four weeks pay and 2.5 days personal/vacation time (5-0)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve claims, hear department updates, and discuss environmental health matters including hearing and consent orders, updates on WSRRs, and phosphorus removal in septic systems. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of claims
• WIC Program update
• Lead program update
• Hearing and consent orders
• Phosphorus removal in septic systems

The Board approved the February meeting minutes and various financial claims. Members voted to support a state proposal for limited Article 36 LHCSA licensure via a formal letter. The Board also approved several hearing and consent orders for properties in Moravia and Cato.

• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved claims with warrant dates of 02/09/2023 and 02/23/2023
• Approved motion to write a letter supporting the state proposal for limited Article 36 LHCSA licensure
• Approved hearing and consent orders for Dolgencorp of New York, Inc. (Moravia), and Cerchia, Bisson, and Begley properties (Cato)

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items like roll call, minutes approval, and financial reports, as well as a public comment period. Key discussion items include the use of opioid settlement funds and planning a 'think tank' for the rest of the year.

• Public comment by JoLynn Mulholland from CHAD and CCHN
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds under unfinished business
• Planning a 'Think Tank' for the remainder of the year
• Reports from subcommittees on mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and substance use, and by-laws

The Board approved the minutes from the February 23, 2023, meeting. The Director reported that daytime mobile crisis services will roll out in April following the hire of two social workers and a care manager. A presentation was given regarding the Cayuga Onondaga BOCES Criminal Justice Peer Survey.

• Approved February 23, 2023 meeting minutes

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes previous minutes and financials. They will also receive updates on financial claims from USI and a utilization/clinical review from Excellus BCBS, and discuss a wellness attestation form under new business.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI financial claims update
• Excellus BCBS utilization/clinical review
• New business: wellness attestation form

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing department updates and multiple resolutions, including a public hearing on a proposed local law to grant a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. The committee will also consider contracts, vehicle purchases, and staffing authorizations across several departments.

• Public hearing set for April 25, 2023 on Cold War veteran property tax exemption (15% up to $9,000, plus disability-related exemption up to $30,000, no 10-year limit)
• Resolution 3-23-HH-3: Authorize purchase of vehicle for Health Department
• Resolution 3-23-HH-7: Authorize purchase of three vehicles for Department of Social Services
• Resolution 3-23-PW-2: Authorize purchase of Highway Equipment
• Resolution 3-23-JP-10: Extend food services contract with Trinity Services Group for jail

The committee approved a request for state legislation to extend the additional 1% sales tax through November 30, 2026. It also authorized a legal services agreement with Bond Schoeneck & King for HR and labor negotiations through 2025. Multiple bundles of resolutions regarding health, planning, public works, and public safety were approved.

• Approved request for State Home Rule Legislation to extend 1% sales tax to Nov 30, 2026
• Approved legal services agreement with Bond Schoeneck & King for 2023–2025
• Approved public hearing notice for Cold War Veterans real property tax exemption
• Approved vehicle purchases for Health Department and Department of Social Services
• Approved $10,417 in matching funds for Lake Ontario Regional Dredging Council
• Approved contract with Nick Colas for Owasco Lake Watershed SWAT Model
• Approved filling one Full Time Records Retention Specialist position
• Approved various contracts for jail counseling, 911 equipment, and food services

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board is meeting to approve the agenda and prior minutes, review financial reconciliation reports and the FY22 audit, and receive updates on water operations and infrastructure projects. The board will also hear reports from its finance, legal, and personnel committees, and discuss new and old business.

• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023
• Financial reconciliation report(s) for February 1-28, 2023
• FY22 audit
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.)
• Genesee Street Project (Cayuga Milk Ingredients)

The Board approved the FY22 Finance Report and authorized the application process for a Great Northern Border Committee grant. Members also approved bills and checking account reconciliations.

• Approved FY22 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Mark Colopy to start Great Northern Border Committee grant process for IDA/Milk plant line (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills, including $2,740.00 to Mark Colopy (unanimous)
• Approved checking account reconciliations for February 28, 2023 and first quarter (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 15, 2023 and March 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will vote on several resolutions, including adjusting the Deputy Director's salary, filling maintenance and typist positions, and supporting the Snowmobile Association. The meeting also covers updates on park projects, including the Emerson Park amphitheater, Deauville Island shelter replacement, and trail maintenance.

• Resolution to adjust Deputy Director of Parks & Trails salary
• Authorization to fill FT Building Maintenance Mechanic and PT Typist positions
• Letter of support for Cayuga County Snowmobile Association
• Deauville Island Shelter replacement design/build submitted to ARPA committee
• Contract with Trowbridge Wolf Michaels for Merry-Go-Round theater entrance plaza rehab

The Commission passed several resolutions regarding personnel salaries and the filling of maintenance and clerical positions. The board also approved drafting a letter of support for a Sterling Nature Center furniture grant.

• Approved salary adjustment for Deputy Director of Parks & Trails
• Approved filling of FT Building Maintenance Mechanic position
• Approved filling of PT Typist position
• Approved funding for part-time salary budget at the Agricultural Museum
• Approved letter of support for Cayuga County Snowmobile Association
• Approved drafting letter of support for Friends of Sterling furniture grant

Planning Board

The Cayuga County Planning Board is meeting to handle routine internal business, including approving minutes from August 2022, and to discuss countywide planning updates, including a review of the GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes and an update on the County Solid Waste Management Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 meeting
• Review of GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes
• County Solid Waste Management Plan update

The board approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff updates on countywide planning projects and local status reports from various towns and villages.

• Approved November 2, 2022 meeting minutes (All AYE)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review department updates and vote on 11 resolutions, including agreements for jail substance abuse and peer counseling services, a new 911 recorder, and adoption of the county's Continuity of Operations Plan. The meeting also includes updates on staffing, training, and jail population.

• Resolution 3-23-JP-2: $84,113 for new 911 recorder, funded by SIEC grant
• Resolution 3-23-JP-6: Agreement with CHAD for substance abuse services in jail
• Resolution 3-23-JP-7: Agreement with Liberty Resources for peer counseling in jail
• Resolution 3-23-JP-4: Adopt amended COOP Volumes I and II
• Resolution 3-23-JP-9: Allow Border Patrol access to 3 E911 channels

The committee approved several agreements for substance abuse and peer counseling services at the county jail. It also authorized new 911 recording equipment and the adoption of an amended Continuity of Operations Plan. Other actions included approving office carpeting for the District Attorney and filling a STOP-DWI Coordinator position.

• Approved agreement with Goodwill of the Finger Lakes for suicide hotline assistance
• Approved purchase of new recorder for Cayuga County 911 Center
• Approved installation of new carpeting in District Attorney’s Office
• Adopted amended Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Volumes I and II
• Approved title changes within the Probation Department
• Approved agreements with CHAD, Liberty Resources, and Nick's Ride 4 Friends for jail services
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for US Border Patrol access to E911 network channels
• Approved extension of food services agreement with Trinity Services Group Inc. for the jail

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to receive department updates and consider five resolutions, including authorizing the Highway Superintendent to sign vehicle repair agreements, purchasing highway equipment, hiring summer help, and contracting with nine towns for road mowing at a total cost not to exceed $50,613. The committee will also discuss a service agreement with LINSTAR for security equipment costing $9,329.96.

• Resolution 3-23-PW-1: Service agreement with LINSTAR for security equipment, $9,329.96
• Resolution 3-23-PW-3: Purchase of a Volvo L90H Loader, not to exceed $152,382
• Resolution 3-23-PW-4: Hire summer help at $17.00/hour
• Resolution 3-23-PW-5: Town mowing contracts totaling $50,613 for nine towns
• Parking expansion at Mental Health Building from 12 to 23 spots completed

The committee approved a service agreement for security equipment and several authorizations for the Highway Department, including equipment purchases and summer hiring. Members also received updates on county building maintenance, park developments, and road repairs.

• Approved service agreement with LINSTAR for security equipment (unanimous)
• Approved authorization for vehicle repair agreements with departments and agencies (unanimous)
• Approved authorization to purchase Highway Equipment (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of summer help employees in the Highway Department (unanimous)
• Approved agreement for towns to mow on County roads (unanimous)
• Approved February 14, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will hold a business meeting and public hearing to adopt or amend civil service rules, certify eligible lists for various positions, and amend class specifications. The agenda also includes new position duty statements, exempt class reviews, and several communications from county departments. Most items are routine administrative actions, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on controversial matters.

• Amendment of Civil Service Rules: Amendment of Appendices
• Certification of eligible lists for 11 positions including Day Care Specialist, Sheriff Custody Officer, and Public Health Assistant
• Amendment of class specifications for Grant Manager, Director of Community Health Services, Public Health Nurse, Library Assistant, and three Probation positions
• New position duty statements for Senior Clerk, Human Services Examiner, Administrative Assistant, Deputy Town Highway Superintendent, Typist, and Laborer
• Communications including requests to remove candidates, reduce/waive probation periods, and amend federal regulations on accrediting agencies

The Commission approved revisions to the Cayuga County Civil Service Commission’s Rules and Appendices. The board also certified numerous permanent appointments across several county departments and established 11 new eligible lists.

• Adopted resolutions revising Civil Service Commission Rules and Appendices (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for Health Home Care Manager, Index and Recording Clerk, Records Retention Clerk, and WIC Assistant (unanimous)
• Amended job specifications for Grant Manager (2-1), Public Health Nurse, and Library Assistant (unanimous)
• Amended job specifications for Probation Director A, Probation Officer II, and Probation Supervisor I (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment of Director of Community Health Services job specification (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements for six roles including Senior Clerk and Laborer (unanimous)
• Approved a transfer request from Cayuga Community College (unanimous)
• Approved requests to waive or reduce probation periods for Parks & Trails, Planning, and Mental Health (unanimous)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear a director's report, and discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports from the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, and others will be reviewed. The meeting also includes old business on reporting templates and an announcement about a mental health recovery advocate.

• Review and approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Director's Report on mental health services
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Old business: follow-up on reporting agency list and reporting template

The March 16, 2023, meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review a site plan for a school in the Town of Ira, as part of its mandatory review of local actions for intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee will also consider minutes from its January 19, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes options for the committee's decision, ranging from finding no intermunicipal concern to disapproving the action.

• Review of minutes from January 19, 2023 meeting
• Town of Ira – Site Plan – School

The Committee reviewed a proposed school site plan for the Town of Ira. It was determined that the project is of local concern only, provided the applicant verifies the building and driveway are outside the State Wetland Checkzone.

• Approved January 19, 2023 minutes (All AYE)
• Approved Town of Ira school site plan as a local concern with a request to verify placement outside State Wetland Checkzone (All AYE)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear reports from various agencies serving people with developmental disabilities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Review and approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on the Local Services Plan, the Governor's budget, and agency reports regarding facility renovations and staffing.

• Approved November 3, 2022 minutes

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates, including election preparations, IT projects, and veterans services, and consider a resolution to fill a Records Retention Specialist position. The meeting is largely informational, with one action item.

• Resolution 3-23-GO-1: Authorize filling one Full Time Records Retention Specialist (salary $39,192 probation, $42,825 Step 4)
• Board of Elections: 14 new registrations, 127 address changes, 34 party changes, 23 name changes, 334 other changes, 132 incomplete requests
• IT: 373 support tickets in January, 90% resolved, average resolution time 1.1 hours
• IT: MUNIS upgrade from v2019 to v2021, network infrastructure cutover planned late March
• Veterans: 71 actions assisted, 40 appointments transported to Syracuse VAMC, new Veteran Service Officer hired

The Government Operations Committee approved the authorization to fill one full-time Records Retention Specialist position following a retirement. The meeting also included departmental updates regarding new voting machine procurement and IT infrastructure upgrades.

• Approved authorization to fill one Full Time Records Retention Specialist position (all in favor)
• Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to approve its 2023 work plan and receive updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• 2023 Work Plan Approval
• Cayuga County Environmental Health Update
• Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Update
• City of Auburn Update
• Owasco Lake Report

The Water Quality Management Agency approved the 2023 Work Plan with amendments to the Nutrient and Sediment Working Group section. The agency also accepted the minutes from the February 2, 2023 meeting.

• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Approved amended 2023 WQMA Work Plan (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board is meeting to discuss several items, including the Genesee Street project/expansion, the Master Plan, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan for Honoco Road. They will also consider new business, such as Aflac supplemental insurance, and receive reports from the directors. The agenda includes routine approvals and scheduling of future meetings.

• Genesee Street project/expansion discussion
• Master Plan update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road)
• Aflac supplemental insurance proposal
• Directors' report

The Board authorized up to $5,000 to pay for a BOCES Engineer to review a utility easement request. Additionally, the Board approved switching insurance agents and offering voluntary supplemental, dental, and vision insurance to employees.

• Approved payment not to exceed $5,000 for BOCES Engineer (C & S Engineers) to review utility easement request (Unanimous)
• Approved switching insurance agents to ABC Advanced Business Consulting (Approved; Andrew Rindfleisch recused)
• Approved offering supplemental, dental, and vision insurance as a voluntary option for employees (Approved; Andrew Rindfleisch recused)
• Approved the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a routine meeting with no specific action items listed. The agenda includes call to order, public comment, minutes review, agency and director reports, old and new business, announcements, and adjournment.

• Public to be heard period
• Agency report Q&A
• Director's report
• Review of minutes
• Old and new business items

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee approved the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting. Members received updates on court caseloads, OTP development delays at Farnham, and the distribution of Opioid Settlement Funds. The committee also reviewed a peer survey of 105 BOCES students.

• Approved November 2, 2022, meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving claims and minutes. They will also hear program updates from several directors, nominate a new board member, and discuss topics like WIC formula changes and a lead rental registry proposal.

• Approval of claims
• Nomination of new Board of Health member
• WIC formula changes update
• Hearing and consent orders
• NYS Lead Rental Registry proposal discussion

The Board nominated Dr. Dorothy Ainsworth to a vacant seat and approved a new slate of officers. Members also voted to support the creation of a deputy director position and the strengthening of local tobacco enforcement laws.

• Approved minutes from January 24, 2023 meeting
• Approved claims and credit card statements
• Nominated Dr. Dorothy Ainsworth to the vacant Board seat
• Approved officer slate: Dr. John Cosachov (President), Dr. Cassandra Archer (VP), Ms. Elane Daly (Secretary)
• Approved creation of a deputy director position within the Health Department
• Approved hearing and consent orders for nine properties
• Supported County Attorney's office in updating and strengthening ATUPA local law enforcement

Community Services Board

This is the regular monthly meeting of the Cayuga County Community Services Board. The board will review minutes, hear public comments, receive director and financial reports, and discuss subcommittee updates on mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use. Unfinished business includes nominating committee and reappointments, and new business covers bylaws.

• Public comment period (3 min limit per speaker)
• Director's report
• Financial reports
• Subcommittee reports: Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use
• Bylaws discussion

The board approved the minutes from the January 26, 2023, meeting. The Director's report provided updates on mental health housing, grant applications, and staffing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga County Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors is meeting to approve the consent agenda (previous minutes and financials), elect 2023 officers, and receive a financial claims update from USI. The board will also discuss the wellness plan and address old and new business. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Election of officers for 2023
• USI financial claims update
• Wellness plan discussion
• Approval of consent agenda (minutes and financials)

The Board re-elected its current officers and appointed Grace Blowers as Treasurer. Members approved the distribution of a wellness plan letter and the addition of the Sempre Health pharmacy program for eligible members. The Board also reviewed financial reports showing medical and dental claims for January 2023 exceeded projections.

• Re-elected Eric Zizza (Chair), Lynn Marinelli (Vice-Chair), and Lisa Miller (Secretary)
• Appointed Grace Blowers as Treasurer for 2023
• Approved distribution of the USI wellness letter
• Approved making Sempre Health available to eligible members
• Agreed to change future meeting start times to 10:00 a.m.

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission approved several new and amended job specifications for Public Health, Social Services, and the Sheriff's Department. It also established 18 new eligible lists and extended six existing ones. Three probation-related items and three probation-related job specifications were tabled.

• Adopted job specifications for Director of Environmental Health, Director of Health Education and Public Information, and Human Services Examiner (HELP)
• Amended job specifications for Coordinator of Services for Children with Special Health Care Needs, Deputy Director for Health Services, and Public Health Engineer
• Approved new position duties statements for Public Health, Social Services, BOCES, and the Town of Brutus
• Established 18 new eligible lists for various roles including Administrative Assistant and Social Worker
• Extended 6 eligible lists for 1 year, including Health Programs Coordinator and Senior Caseworker
• Expired the Transition Coordinator (2018) eligible list
• Amended job specifications for various Sheriff's Department and Jail roles
• Tabled amendments for Probation Director A, Probation Officer II, and Probation Supervisor I

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Director's Report. They will discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force, and review agency reports from providers like Cayuga Counseling Services and Hillside. Old business includes follow-up on reporting agencies and a reporting template.

• Review and approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House
• Follow-up on reporting agencies list and agency reporting template
• Announcement by Tim Donovan, Cayuga County Mental Health Recovery Advocate

The February 16, 2023, meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions, including adjusting the Deputy Director's salary, filling maintenance and clerical positions, and supporting the snowmobile association. The agenda also includes updates on park projects, such as the Emerson Park amphitheater, Deauville Island shelter replacement, and trail maintenance.

• Resolution to adjust grade and salary of Deputy Director of Parks & Trails
• Authorization to fill FT Building Maintenance Mechanic and PT Typist positions
• Letter of support for Cayuga County Snowmobile Association
• Deauville Island Shelter replacement design/build submitted to ARPA committee
• Contract executed with Trowbridge, Wolf, Micheals for Merry-Go-Round theater entrance plaza rehab

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board approved the SEQR resolution to act as the lead agency for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. Other actions included hiring a law firm, approving a sewer maintenance contract, and authorizing an easement agreement with Weedsport Speedway.

• Approved Cayuga Lake Protection Plan SEQR as lead agency (unanimous)
• Approved hiring law firm Boyle and Code (unanimous)
• Approved one-year operation and maintenance agreement with Jay Sawyer for Fair Haven sewer district (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign easement agreement with Weedsport Speedway including a $5,000 water bill credit (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign statement of federal interests for Cayuga County IDA sewer line (unanimous)
• Designated Susan Phillips as CCWSA Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved standard work week of 40 hours for full-time and 6-hour days for part-time employees (unanimous)
• Approved bank resolution for check signatures (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing department updates and multiple resolutions covering contracts, hiring, and budget adjustments. Key items include extending the tax foreclosure auction contract, canceling a small tax penalty, and filling several county positions. The committee also discusses a state budget proposal that could reduce county revenue from foreclosure sales.

• Extend contract with Auctions International for real property auction services through 2023
• Cancel $270.50 in penalties and interest on tax map 144.00-1-33.111 in Town of Fleming
• Authorize filling Real Property Clerk position in Treasurer's Office
• Approve contracts with agencies including $855,000 for tourism and $777,000 for soil and water conservation
• Authorize hiring for Public Health Engineer, Coordinator for Children with Special Healthcare Needs, and other positions

The committee approved numerous resolutions to fill vacancies across the Health, Social Services, and Public Works departments. Key decisions included authorizing roof repairs for the Hardenberg and Public Safety buildings and approving several state grant acceptances for emergency services.

• Approved contract with WCA Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for Hardenberg and Public Safety Building roofs
• Authorized filling of Real Property Clerk position in the Treasurer’s Office
• Approved salary for County Clerk for 2024-2027 with a 3% raise for years 2, 3, and 4
• Approved $122,000 to remove old bank drive-through from Hardenberg Building
• Authorized purchase of seven new marked patrol vehicles and one used undercover vehicle
• Approved contract with Auctions International, Inc. for Real Property Auction Services
• Authorized filling of multiple positions in Public Health and Social Services departments
• Approved cancellation of $270.50 in penalties and interest for a Town of Fleming tax map parcel

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review department updates and vote on resolutions covering 911 generator maintenance, emergency services grants, probation contracts, and sheriff's office staffing and vehicle purchases. The agenda includes reports from 911, assigned counsel, fire/EMO, probation, and the sheriff's office, with several resolutions authorizing contracts and grant acceptances.

• Resolution 2-23-JP-1: Three-year $29,880 contract renewal with Penn Power Systems for generator maintenance.
• Resolution 2-23-JP-12: Purchase and equip seven new marked patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office.
• Resolution 2-23-JP-11: Fill two vacant Deputy Sheriff positions in Road Patrol.
• Resolution 2-23-JP-3: Accept $35,176 Emergency Management Performance Grant.
• Resolution 2-23-JP-4: Accept $75,000 Emergency Operations Center Grant with $25,000 county match.

The committee approved the purchase of seven new marked patrol vehicles and one used undercover vehicle. It also authorized the acceptance of four New York State emergency management and homeland security grants. Several staffing authorizations for the Sheriff's Office and Probation Department were approved.

• Approved purchase of 7 new marked patrol vehicles and 1 used undercover vehicle
• Approved 4 NYS grants for emergency management, EOC technology, hazmat, and terrorism prevention
• Approved 3-year generator maintenance renewal with Penn Power Systems
• Approved filling 2 Deputy Sheriff positions and seasonal Marine Patrol positions
• Approved filling one part-time Clerk position in Probation
• Approved contract with Galls, LLC for custody and patrol uniforms
• Approved salary increase for the Cayuga County Jail Physician
• Approved extension of Lexis Nexis electronic law library agreement for the jail

Public Works Committee

The committee approved several infrastructure projects, including roof replacements for the Hardenberg and Public Safety buildings. It also authorized the filling of multiple highway and maintenance positions and approved a contract renewal with Bergmann Architects Engineers Planners.

• Approved agreement with WCA Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for Hardenberg Building roof
• Approved agreement with WCA Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. for Public Safety Building roof
• Approved one-year renewal agreement with Bergmann Architects Engineers Planners
• Authorized Chair of the Legislature to award highway material bids
• Approved filling of Garage Manager and General Highway Supervisor positions
• Approved filling of full-time Building Maintenance Mechanic and part-time Typist positions
• Approved salary increases for Deputy Director of Parks and Trails and Agricultural Museum budget
• Approved fourth Addendum to Lease Agreement with the City of Auburn

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve the November 3, 2022 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear reports from various agencies. The meeting is open to the public for comments.

• Review and approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report

Government Operations Committee

The Cayuga County Government Operations Committee is meeting to review department updates and vote on eight resolutions, including a contract with Phoenix Graphics for election ballot printing, salary increases for Board of Elections staff, creating a Records Retention Administrator position, setting the County Clerk's salary, and authorizing a code enforcement officer contract. The agenda also includes updates from the Board of Elections, IT, and Veterans Services.

• Resolution 2-23-GO-1: Authorize contract with Phoenix Graphics for ballot printing (Jan 1-Dec 31, 2023)
• Resolution 2-23-GO-2: Salary increases for Board of Elections Deputy Commissioners to $54,383 and Clerks to $22.56/hour
• Resolution 2-23-GO-3: Create and fill Records Retention Administrator position (Grade 22, $52,153)
• Resolution 2-23-GO-4: Set County Clerk salary at $83,047 per year for 2024-2027
• Resolution 2-23-GO-5: Authorize advertising for Code Enforcement Officer services

The Government Operations Committee approved several administrative contracts and funding authorizations. The committee tabled a request to create a Records Retention Administrator position and referred the County Clerk's salary setting to the Ways & Means Committee.

• Approved Phoenix Graphics Inc. contract for Board of Elections (all in favor)
• Approved salary increases for certain Board of Elections employees (all in favor)
• Tabled authorization to create and fill Records Retention Administrator position (all in favor except Pecher)
• Referred County Clerk salary setting (2024-2027) to Ways & Means (all in favor)
• Approved advertising and contracting for a Code Enforcement Officer (all in favor)
• Approved one-year agreement with BOCES for IT network infrastructure software (all in favor)
• Approved management of NYS Joseph P. Dwyer Peer to Peer Veteran Support Program Funding (all in favor)
• Approved Rules of Order regarding Full Legislature Meeting time and Senior Citizens Day (all in favor)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to consider becoming a partner of the Bob Brower Scientific Symposium. The agenda also includes routine updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations, as well as reports from working groups on priorities like invasive species and nutrient management.

• Motion to partner with the Bob Brower Scientific Symposium
• Year End Report Approval
• 2023 Work Plan Reminder
• Updates from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste
• Reports from lake associations including Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and others

The agency approved the 2022 Year End Report with amendments and voted to partner with the Bob Brower Scientific Symposium. The board also accepted the minutes from the January 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved partnership with Bob Brower Scientific Symposium (unanimous)
• Accepted January 5, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Cayuga County WQMA Year End Report as amended (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board will hear a presentation from Boyle & Code on a proposed pumping site at Long Point, plus updates on the Genesee Street project/expansion, the Master Plan, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road). New business includes coordinating attendance of Senator Rachel May and Mayor Quill at a future meeting, and the director's report. The agenda is otherwise routine, with committee and board meeting schedules set.

• Presentation from Boyle & Code on proposed pumping site at Long Point
• Genesee Street project/expansion update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road) brochure & PowerPoint
• Senator Rachel May & Mayor Quill reviewing dates for upcoming meeting attendance
• Next board meeting: February 15, 2023, 7413 County House Road

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 1, 2023, was canceled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission is meeting to conduct a business session, primarily to review and consider the duties statement for a new Associate Planner position in the Planning Department. The agenda includes roll call, the position duties review, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Review of Associate Planner position duties statement for Planning Department

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, minutes review, public comments, and financial reports. The board will also hear the Director's Report and subcommittee updates on mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use. Under unfinished business, they will discuss the opioid process and ongoing board training, and consider nominations for reappointments.

• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Director's Report
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, PWDD, and Alcohol and Substance Use
• Discussion of Opioid Process and Community Announcement
• Discussion on Ongoing Board Training

The Board approved the appointment and reappointment slates for the CSB and its Alcohol and Substance Abuse, PWDD Health, and MH Health subcommittees. The Board also approved the minutes from the December 17, 2022, meeting.

• Approved December 17, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved ASA Subcommittee appointment/reappointments slate
• Approved PWDD Health Subcommittee appointment/reappointments slate
• Approved MH Health Subcommittee appointment/reappointments slate
• Approved CSB appointment slate
• Tabled discussion for On-going Board Training

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga County Parks Commission will vote on a series of January resolutions, including a three-year kayak rental agreement with Owasco Paddles, LLC, increased boat slip and facility rental fees, and a contract for design work on Emerson Park repairs. They will also consider February resolutions on staffing and salaries, and receive updates on park projects, including Deauville Island redevelopment and trail maintenance.

• Three-year license agreement with Owasco Paddles, LLC for kayak/canoe rentals at Emerson Park
• Increase in boat slip rental fees at Emerson Park
• Increase in Parks & Trails facility rental rates
• Agreement with Friends of Emerson Park for 2023 EPIC Concert Series
• Suspension of daily parking fee and new parking fees for contracted events at Emerson Park

The Commission approved a $2.00 per ticket fee for the Rev Theatre contract and the creation of a reserve account for the MGR Theater. Members also supported changes to facility contract language. A letter of support for the Cayuga County Snowmobile Association was tabled.

• Approved $2.00 fee per ticket for Rev Theatre contract (unanimous)
• Approved creation of MGR Theater reserve account (unanimous)
• Approved changes to facility contract language (unanimous)
• Tabled letter of support for Cayuga County Snowmobile Association
• Approved November/December meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve minutes and claims, receive program updates from WIC, community health, and environmental health, and review officer nominations and policies. The board will also hear consent orders and appoint a variance committee member.

• Approval of claims
• Review of officers and nominations for new officers
• Review of policies and member info
• Hearing and consent orders
• Variance committee appointment

The Board approved several environmental consent orders and revoked the local tobacco licenses of three smoke shops effective February 1, 2023. The Board also re-appointed a variance committee member and established primary and backup hearing officers. Additionally, the Board accepted the resignation of member Keith Batman.

• Approved claims with warrant dates of 12/15/2022 and 12/29/2022
• Approved environmental consent orders for five properties
• Revoked local tobacco license for Auburn Express Smoke Shop, LLC effective 2/1/2023
• Revoked local tobacco license for Auburn Express Smoke Shop Jr. effective 2/1/2023
• Revoked local tobacco license for Panda Smoke and Vape, LLC effective 2/1/2023
• Approved hearing officer decisions for Dziuba Property, Powers Property, Whitford Airport, and Daphine’s Diner
• Re-appointed Kathy Gore to the variance committee
• Approved Tim DiGiulio as primary hearing officer (2-year contract) and Michael McKeon as second hearing officer

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review minutes from its December 15, 2022 meeting and consider three local actions: a wind and solar moratorium extension in the Town of Owasco, a solar moratorium in the Town of Sennett, and a site plan amendment in the Town of Cato. The committee will decide whether these actions have intermunicipal or countywide impacts, and may approve, disapprove, or request more information.

• Town of Owasco – Local Law – Wind & Solar Moratorium Extension
• Town of Sennett – Local Law – Solar Moratorium
• Town of Cato – Site Plan – PDD Amendment
• Review of minutes from December 15, 2022 meeting

The Committee approved moratorium extensions for wind and solar projects in the Towns of Owasco and Sennett, finding no intermunicipal concerns. A site plan amendment for a PDD in the Town of Cato was deferred pending additional documentation.

• Approved Town of Owasco Wind and Solar Moratorium Extension (All AYE)
• Approved Town of Sennett Solar Moratorium (All AYE)
• Deferred Town of Cato PDD Amendment site plan pending additional materials (All AYE)
• Approved December 15, 2022 meeting minutes (All AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board approved the payment of bills and the reconciliation of checking accounts for December 31, 2022. It was decided that Construction in Progress for the year-end audit would remain as is. The Board also received updates on the Genesee Street and North Street projects.

• Approved agenda with additions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 21, 2022 and January 4, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills, including AT&T for $43.74 and Computer Outlet for $956.99 (unanimous)
• Approved checking account reconciliations for December 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved that Construction in Progress for December 31, 2022 remain as is (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hear updates from Real Property, Treasurer, HR, and Finance departments, and vote on resolutions including filling positions, correcting tax errors, and approving contracts. A notable item is a new state option allowing a property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, which requires a local law.

• Property tax exemption option up to 10% for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers (local law required)
• Resolution to correct tax error in Town of Cato (remove $6,014.72 unpaid school tax line)
• Authorize filling Accountant position (Grade 23, probationary salary $53,127)
• Authorize ARPA funds for Scene Support/Rehab Vehicle purchase
• Local law creating Cayuga County Purchasing Department

The committee approved multiple resolutions to fill vacant positions across county departments, including finance, HR, and public health. It also authorized several service contracts for social services, public works, and public safety, and approved the 2023 paving and surface treatment lists.

• Approved filling Accountant and Senior HR Associate positions
• Authorized correction of tax errors in the Town of Cato
• Approved 2023 paving and surface treatment lists
• Authorized use of ARPA funds for emergency scene lighting and rehab vehicle equipment
• Approved easement on Eagle Drive for new sewer line construction
• Approved three-year kayak and canoe rental agreement at Emerson Park
• Authorized $270,714 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform funding plan
• Approved creation of Associate Planner position and abolition of Senior Planner position

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission is holding its regular business meeting to approve minutes, certify eligible lists for sheriff and other positions, and amend several class specifications. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as extending and expiring eligible lists, reviewing exempt class positions, and addressing transfer requests and communications. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Certification of eligible lists for Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Sheriff Custody Corporal, and Sheriff Custody Sergeant
• Amendment of class specifications for six positions including Building Maintenance Supervisor and WIC Program Coordinator
• New position duty statements for Motor Vehicle Operator, Advanced Life Support Technicians, EMTs, and Clerk
• Exempt class review for Undersheriff and several town/village clerk positions
• Transfer requests from Cayuga Community College

The Commission approved new position duties statements for several roles, including a WIC Program Coordinator and roles in Fair Haven and Moravia. Members also updated job specifications for five positions and extended or expired various eligible lists. Additionally, the Commission appointed Bruce D. Sherman as Chairperson.

• Appointed Bruce D. Sherman as Chairperson (all in favor)
• Approved New Position Duties Statement for WIC Program Coordinator (all in favor)
• Approved New Position Duties Statements for Motor Vehicle Operator, Advanced Life Support Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, and Clerk (all in favor)
• Amended job specifications for Building Maintenance Supervisor, Director of Administrative Services, Records Retention Administrator, Records Retention Specialist, and Senior Human Resources Associate (all in favor)
• Extended eligible list for Motor Vehicle Cashier (2019) for 1 year (all in favor)
• Expired 9 eligible lists, including Day Care Specialist and Highway Supervisor (all in favor)
• Accepted Exempt Classification Reviews for Undersheriff, Bookkeeper to Town Supervisor, Deputy Town Clerk, and Deputy Village Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved two transfer requests from Cayuga Community College (all in favor)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, receive a director's report, and discuss the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force. Agency reports from providers like Cayuga Counseling Services and Hillside will be reviewed, and old business includes follow-up on reporting templates and potential in-person meetings.

• Review and approval of November 9, 2022 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, PROs/Unity House, Hillside, Liberty Resources
• Follow-up on agency reporting list and template
• Discussion of in-person subcommittee meetings

The January 19, 2023, meeting of the Mental Health Subcommittee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No substantive decisions were made.

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve the November 3, 2022 minutes, discuss the Local Services Plan, and hear agency reports from organizations like ARISE, Cayuga Centers, and Mozaic. The meeting also includes a director's report and time for public comment.

• Review and approval of November 3, 2022 minutes
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report
• Public to be heard

The January 12, 2023 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider a resolution on pension reporting for elected and appointed officials and discuss a proposed attendance policy for department heads at County Legislature meetings. The agenda also includes updates from several departments, notably Information Technology's progress on network and email projects.

• Resolution 1-23-GO-1: Pension reporting for elected/appointed officials to NYS Retirement System
• Discussion of attendance policy for department heads at Legislature meetings
• IT update: 400 new support tickets in Dec 2022, 81% resolved, avg resolution 1.7 hours
• IT update: Office 365 email migration 15 departments done, completion by Feb 2023
• IT update: TraCS 19 upgrade for Sheriff's Dept, target completion 1/13

The Government Operations Committee approved a resolution regarding pension reporting for elected and appointed officials. The meeting also included IT updates on network infrastructure and software migrations.

• Approved 1-23-GO-1 Pension reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials (all in favor except Pecher)
• Approved December 7, 2022 minutes (all in favor)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Cayuga County Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review six resolutions, including accepting a $270,714 state grant for the District Attorney's discovery reform efforts, filling vacancies in 911 and Probation, appointing the Administrator for Indigent Defendants, and contracting for fire control system maintenance. Department heads will also provide updates on 911 staffing, assigned counsel caseloads, and emergency services training.

• Resolution 1-23-JP-3: Authorize $270,714 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform grant from NYS DCJS
• Resolution 1-23-JP-5: Contract with Johnson Controls for fire control system maintenance at Public Safety Building for $9,586.61
• Resolution 1-23-JP-2: Reappoint Lloyd Hoskins as Administrator Indigent Defendants at $45/hour
• Resolution 1-23-JP-6: $3.00/hour wage increase for County Office Building Security Officers to $25.00/hour
• Resolution 1-23-JP-1: Fill one vacant 911 Emergency Services Dispatcher position

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved filling vacancies in the 911 and Probation departments. The committee also authorized a fire control system maintenance contract for the Public Safety Building and approved funding for criminal justice discovery reform.

• Approved filling one vacant full-time Emergency Services Dispatcher position (all in favor)
• Approved appointing Administrator Indigent Defendants (PT) and setting compensation rate (all in favor)
• Authorized execution of 2022-2023 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform funding award for $270,714 (all in favor)
• Approved filling one Account Clerk Typist position in the Probation Department (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Johnson Controls for fire control system maintenance at the Public Safety Building (all in favor)
• Approved salary increases for certain non-bargaining positions in the Sheriff's Office (all in favor)
• Approved December 7, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Cayuga County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on resolutions covering buildings, highways, and parks, including hiring, paving, and fee increases. Department heads will provide updates on water/sewer infrastructure, weights and measures inspections, and park projects.

• Resolution 1-23-PW-9: Increase boat slip rental fees at Emerson Park
• Resolution 1-23-PW-11: Increase Parks & Trails facility rental rates
• Resolution 1-23-PW-4: Approve 2023 paving list
• Resolution 1-23-PW-5: Purchase Highway Equipment
• Resolution 1-23-PW-7: Three-year kayak rental agreement with Owasco Paddles, LLC at Emerson Park

The committee approved the 2023 paving and surface treatment lists and authorized the purchase of highway equipment. Several personnel hires were approved for the Buildings and Highway departments, and multiple fee and licensing agreements for Emerson Park were authorized.

• Approved 2023 paving list (1-23-PW-4)
• Approved 2023 surface treatment list (1-23-PW-6)
• Authorized purchase of Highway Equipment (1-23-PW-5)
• Approved hiring of part-time Building Maintenance Mechanic (1-23-PW-1)
• Approved filling Automotive Mechanic position in Highway Department (1-23-PW-3)
• Approved 3-year license agreement with Owasco Paddles, LLC for Emerson Park (1-23-PW-7)
• Approved boat slip rental fee increase and facility rental rate increase at Emerson Park (1-23-PW-9, 1-23-PW-11)
• Approved agreement with Friends of Emerson Park for 2023 EPIC Concert Series (1-23-PW-12)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to discuss old and new business, including elections and a presentation on Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations by the County Board of Health President. The agenda also includes reports from various working groups, agencies, lake associations, and partner organizations. This is a regular meeting with multiple updates and reports.

• Elections for agency positions
• Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations presentation
• Year End Report reminder for WQMA priorities
• Reports from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste programs
• Lake association reports for Cayuga, Cross, Duck, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, and Skaneateles lakes

The Agency approved a motion to send a letter to the Governor of New York requesting support to move forward with the Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations process. The Agency also approved the meeting minutes from October 6, 2022.

• Approved motion to send letter to Governor of New York regarding Owasco Lake Watershed Rules and Regulations (passed with one abstention, one no vote)
• Approved amendment to support the December 22, 2022 letter from the Cayuga County Board of Health (5-3)
• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board is meeting to approve the agenda and discuss several items, including the Genesee Street project/expansion, the Master Plan, and a pending signed agreement for Honoco Road. The board will also hear a director's report and set future meeting dates. This is a regular business meeting with no public hearings or major contract awards listed.

• Genesee Street project/expansion discussion
• Master Plan discussion
• Honoco Road pending signed agreement
• Directors Report by Karl Rindfleisch
• Next board meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023

The Board authorized the expansion of the Genesee Street water project to 8,000 feet of pipe and approved an agreement with the Village of Aurora. Additionally, the Board approved hiring Tim Carpenter for environmental work on Honoco Road.

• Approved Tim Carpenter to begin planning the Genesee Street expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved Mark Colopy to seek grant funding for the Genesee Street expansion (Unanimous)
• Approved hiring Tim Carpenter for Honoco Road environmental work (Unanimous)
• Accepted agreement with the Village of Aurora (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda with added executive session (Unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee is meeting to review minutes, hear agency and director reports, and discuss old and new business. Key items include the Opiate Settlement Fund Request for Proposals (RFP) and planning for 2023. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Opiate Settlement Fund RFP under old business
• Plans for 2023 under new business
• Public comment period
• Agency report Q&A
• Director's report

The January 3, 2023 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No substantive decisions were made.