Cortland County, NY

Government Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

Health & Human Services Committee

Finance and Administration Committee

Legislature

Public Works Committee

Government Operations Committee

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

Health & Human Services Committee

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

Finance and Administration Committee

Legislature

Government Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

Health & Human Services Committee

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

Finance and Administration Committee

General

Government Operations Committee

Public Works Committee

Health & Human Services Committee

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

Finance and Administration Committee

General

General

Legislature

The Cortland County Legislature will hold public hearings on a local law allowing 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with adult supervision, and on Community Development Block Grant applications. The board will then vote on several resolutions, including a $79,960 contract with Trane U.S. Inc. to evaluate the courthouse's heating and cooling systems, a new internet service agreement with FirstLight, and a $4,300 Voice AI pilot for the DMV.

• Public hearing: Local Law 'H' to allow 12-13 year olds to hunt deer with firearm/crossbow under adult supervision
• Resolution: Authorize $79,960 Letter of Intent with Trane U.S. Inc. for courthouse HVAC evaluation (est. $15,000 net county cost)
• Resolution: New 3-year FirstLight internet contract at $2,100/month for redundant connections
• Resolution: Award $99,152 bid to The Resiliency Initiative for Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Resolution: Accept $32,149 State Homeland Security Grant for Emergency Response

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider resolutions establishing a five-year Capital Improvement Program, amending the 2026 budget for water damage recovery, and authorizing several contracts and grants. Key items include a $1.15 million Motorola software contract, a $4.4 million sales tax distribution, and a $160,648 state grant for children's mental health coordination.

• Establish 5-year Capital Improvement Program
• Amend 2026 budget: $75,000 insurance recovery, $25,000 deductible, $100,000 contingency for water damage
• Authorize $4,438,109.92 net sales tax distribution to municipalities
• Renew ATC property tax software contract: $39,700 (2026), $39,700 (2027), $42,000 (2028)
• Approve 7-year Motorola Flex software contract up to $1,152,000

The Finance and Administration Committee approved all 13 resolutions and the Capital Improvement Program policy, including a 7-year, $1,152,000 Motorola Flex public safety software contract (5-0) and a $160,648 state grant for a new Children's Single Point of Access Coordinator. It also authorized a $4,300 Voice AI pilot for the DMV (4-1) and a $100,000 budget amendment for water damage repairs. All items will go to the full Legislature.

• Approved 7-year Motorola Flex public safety software contract, $1,152,000 (5-0)
• Approved $160,648 OMH grant and creation of C-SPOA Coordinator position (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 budget amendment for water damage repairs (5-0)
• Approved $4,300 Voice AI pilot for DMV (4-1)
• Approved $1,152,000 Motorola contract (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Program policy (5-0)
• Approved $128,089 OCFS Youth Bureau funds (5-0)
• Approved $32,149 Homeland Security grant (5-0)

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

The Cortland County Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment Committee is meeting to consider a local law that would continue the county's participation in a state program allowing 12- and 13-year-old licensed hunters to hunt deer with firearms or crossbows under adult supervision through 2028. The committee will also review monthly reports from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Soil & Water Conservation District, and the Department of Planning & Economic Development, and discuss an appointment to the Planning Board.

• Local Law H of 2026: authorizes 12-13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with firearm or crossbow under adult supervision through 2028
• Monthly reports from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District, and Planning & Economic Development
• Discussion of appointment to the Planning Board

The committee approved Local Law H of 2026, which authorizes 12 and 13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow under adult supervision, extending the county's participation in the state program through 2028. The vote was 6-0. The committee also approved the June 11, 2026 minutes and completed action items including monthly reports and an appointment to the Planning Board.

• Approved Local Law H of 2026 (6-0) to allow 12-13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with a firearm or crossbow under adult supervision through 2028.
• Approved the June 11, 2026 committee minutes.
• Completed monthly reports from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District, and Department of Planning & Economic Development.
• Completed discussion on appointment to the Planning Board (no action taken).

Health & Human Services Committee

The Cortland County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to consider seven resolutions, including accepting a $160,648 New York State Office of Mental Health grant to create a Children's Single Point of Access coordinator position, amending a $2.5M SAMHSA youth grant to add a suicide prevention coordinator, awarding $50,400 in JUUL settlement funds to two agencies, and approving a $128,089 state youth services funding plan.

The Health & Human Services Committee approved all ten agenda items, including accepting $160,648 in state funding to create a Children's Single Point of Access (C-SPOA) Coordinator position. It also approved writing off $74,279.35 in uncollectible Mental Health accounts, awarding JUUL settlement funds to two agencies, and amending the SAMHSA youth grant to increase funding for CACTC/RHI. All votes were 5-1 or 6-0, with Legislator Sandra Price voting against or absent for several items.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2026 meeting.
• Approved amended Cortland County Youth Board By-Laws (5-1).
• Approved writing off $74,279.35 in uncollectible Mental Health accounts (5-1).
• Approved collaboration agreement with LIFEPlan CCO NY, Inc. (5-1).
• Approved accepting $160,648 OMH state aid and creating C-SPOA Coordinator position (5-1).
• Approved amending SAMHSA grant to increase CACTC/RHI funding to $797,184 (5-1).
• Approved awarding JUUL settlement funds: $7,900 to Family and Children's Counseling Services and $42,500 to Rural Health Institute of NY (5-1).
• Approved abolishing two positions and creating a 40-hr Staff Development Coordinator (6-0).

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

The Cortland County Judiciary & Public Safety Committee will consider three resolutions: accepting a $32,149 state homeland security grant, awarding a bid for a hazard mitigation plan update, and authorizing a seven-year, $1,152,000 software maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions. The committee will also receive monthly reports from several county departments.

• Accept $32,149 NYS Homeland Security Grant for Emergency Response and Communications
• Award $99,152 bid to The Resiliency Initiative for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Authorize 7-year, $1,152,000 Motorola Flex software support contract
• Receive monthly reports from Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Response

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on a resolution to authorize a new three-year contract with FirstLight for internet services, increasing monthly costs from $1,800 to $2,100 to add true redundant backup connections. The committee will also consider allowing use of 83 Pendleton Street for training exercises and will receive monthly reports from Weights and Measures and Public Works.

• Authorize agreement with FirstLight Internet: new 3-year contract at $2,100/month, up from $1,800/month
• Authorize use of 83 Pendleton Street for training exercises from Aug 15 to Sep 15, 2026
• Weights and Measures monthly reports
• Department of Public Works monthly reports

The committee approved a resolution authorizing the County Administrator to sign a Letter of Intent with Trane U.S. Inc. for a comprehensive evaluation of the courthouse's heating and cooling systems, including a NYSERDA FlexTech energy study. The total authorization is $79,960, with the county's net cost for the study portion estimated at $15,000 after NYSERDA's 50% cost share. The committee also approved a new three-year FirstLight internet contract at $2,100 per month, and authorized the use of 83 Pendleton Street for training exercises from August 15 to September 15, 2026. The minutes from June 9, 2026, were approved.

• Approved the June 9, 2026 Public Works Committee minutes.
• Approved a new three-year contract with FirstLight for internet services at $2,100/month (5-0).
• Approved a Letter of Intent with Trane U.S. Inc. for courthouse HVAC evaluation and engineering services, up to $79,960 (4-0, Waldbauer recused).
• Approved the use of 83 Pendleton Street for training exercises from August 15 to September 15, 2026 (5-0).
• Completed the Weights and Measures monthly reports.
• Completed the Department of Public Works monthly reports.

Government Operations Committee

The Cortland County Government Operations Committee will consider three resolutions: increasing the county clerk's mortgage tax expense, authorizing a Voice AI contract for the DMV, and approving a five-year fire extinguisher inspection contract. They will also review several policies and monthly reports.

• Resolution to increase County Clerk's mortgage tax expense from $117,591.98 to $126,709.68 annually, effective Jan 1, 2027
• Authorize agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for Voice AI services for DMV, not to exceed $4,300, Sept 1–Dec 31, 2026
• Authorize five-year contract with Jerome Fire Equipment Co. for fire extinguisher and Ansul system inspections, not to exceed $10,500
• Action items: Dress and Appearance Policy, Hazard Communication Policy, Exposure Control Plan
• Discussion item: Payroll Distribution

Legislature

The Legislature will hold public hearings on revising the Office of the County Administrator and tax collection for the City of Cortland. The body is also deciding on the creation of an economic development reserve and the relocation of veterans' monuments.

• Public hearing on Local Law 'F' to establish a revised Office of the County Administrator
• Public hearing on Local Law 'G' regarding tax collection for the City of Cortland
• Proposal to establish an Economic Development Reserve with an initial $170,000 from Scott Road Solar
• Resolution to relocate veterans' monuments from Main Street to Courthouse Park
• Agreement with YWCA of Cortland for domestic violence services not to exceed $25,000

The Legislature approved the $34.5M operating budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College and reappointed Matthew McSherry to the Board of Trustees. Additional actions included authorizing the movement of veterans' monuments to Courthouse Park and restructuring dispatcher positions.

• Approved Local Law "F" of 2026 (16-0)
• Approved Local Law "G" of 2026 (16-0)
• Adopted $34,546,321 Tompkins Cortland Community College operating budget (16-0)
• Reappointed Matthew McSherry to TCCC Board of Trustees (16-0)
• Authorized relocation of veterans' monuments to Courthouse Park (16-0)
• Abolished one Senior Dispatcher and created one Dispatcher position (16-0)
• Approved agreement with SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring (16-0)

General

Finance and Administration Committee

The Cortland County Finance and Administration Committee will consider a local law to update the County Administrator's office, rescind a previous delegation of authority, and authorize participation in a municipal investment pool.

• Vote on Local Law F of 2026 to revise County Administrator office structure
• Resolution to rescind Resolution 24-24 regarding Deputy County Administrator authority
• Authorization to join NY MuniTrust Local Government Investment Pool
• Approval of May 19, 2026 committee minutes
• Presentation on Tompkins Cortland Community College budget

The committee approved the $34,546,321 Tompkins Cortland Community College operating budget and reappointed a board member. Additional actions included authorizing participation in an investment pool and updating the Office of the County Administrator.

• Approved 2026-2027 Tompkins Cortland Community College operating budget (6-0)
• Reappointed Matthew McSherry to the TCCC Board of Trustees for a seven-year term (6-0)
• Authorized participation in the NY MuniTrust Local Government Investment Pool (6-0)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 24-24 regarding delegated authority to the Deputy County Administrator (6-0)
• Approved Local Law "F" of 2026 to establish a revised Office of the County Administrator (6-0)

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

The committee will vote on three resolutions: establishing an Economic Development Reserve (A.386300.ED), directing current and future Host Community Agreement revenues into the reserve, and appointing three members to the Cortland County Planning Board (N. Qwynne Lackey, Kim Cameron, Paul Slowey). They will also receive monthly reports from Cornell Cooperative Extension, Planning and Economic Development, and Soil & Water Conservation District, and discuss the IDA/BDC Housing Breakdown and the Housing Study Working Group.

• Resolution to establish Cortland County Economic Development Reserve (A.386300.ED)
• Resolution to direct Host Community Agreement revenues to the reserve
• Appointments to Planning Board: N. Qwynne Lackey (Cortlandville), Kim Cameron (Preble), Paul Slowey (Virgil), terms through 6/30/2030
• Discussion on IDA/BDC Housing Breakdown
• Discussion on Housing Study Working Group

The committee approved the creation of an Economic Development Reserve and appointed three new members to the Cortland County Planning Board. A proposal to direct all Host Community Agreement revenues into the new reserve failed to pass.

• Approved establishment of the Cortland County Economic Development Reserve (7-0)
• Denied directing Host Community Agreement revenues to the new reserve (2-5)
• Appointed N. Qwynne Lackey, Kim Cameron, and Paul Slowey to the Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved allocation of $170,000 from Scott Road Solar Host Community Agreement to the Economic Development Reserve (7-0)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will appoint new members to the Community Services Board and its subcommittees. It will approve funding agreements with the YWCA for domestic‑violence services and with TipCo Automated Systems for an AI assistance tool. The committee will also restructure the Public Health Educator position and extend a lease for the county’s workforce development office.

• Appoint/reappoint members to the Community Services Board and Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder, Developmental Disabilities subcommittees
• Authorize a $25,000 agreement with the YWCA Aid to Victims of Violence program (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027)
• Abolish one part‑time Public Health Educator position and create one full‑time grant‑funded position
• Authorize a $22,000 agreement with TipCo Automated Systems for AI‑powered worker assistance (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027)
• Extend the lease for 99 Main Street, Cortland, NY through Dec 31 2026 with no rent increase

The Health & Human Services Committee approved multiple personnel appointments and several service contracts. These actions included authorizing funds for domestic violence services, AI automation for social services, and a lease extension for workforce development.

• Approved Community Service Board and subcommittee appointments (6-0)
• Authorized YWCA Aid to Victims of Violence agreement up to $25,000 (6-0)
• Appointed Ann Homer to the Older Americans Act Advisory Council (6-0)
• Abolished one part-time Public Health Educator position and created one full-time position (6-0)
• Authorized TipCo Automated Systems agreement up to $22,000 (6-0)
• Authorized lease extension for 91-101 Main Street, LLC through December 31, 2026 (6-0)

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary & Public Safety Committee will consider two resolutions: abolishing one Senior Dispatcher and creating one Dispatcher position, and authorizing a 36-month agreement with SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring services for probation clients. The committee will also discuss volunteer fire/ambulance worker tax credits and an update on the Cortland County Jail, and receive monthly reports from several departments.

• Abolish one Senior Dispatcher (Grade 8, $30.6093-$43.6210/hr) effective Aug 14, 2026; create one Dispatcher (Grade 6, $28.5007-$41.3455/hr) effective Aug 15, 2026 in Emergency Response & Communications.
• Authorize 36-month agreement with Alcohol Monitoring Systems (SCRAM Systems) for GPS, remote alcohol monitoring, PharmChek drug patches, and home confinement services, paid from Alternatives to Incarceration grant funds (A.314043.43310).
• Discussion on Volunteer Fire/Ambulance Worker Tax Credits.
• Discussion on Cortland County Jail Update.
• Monthly reports from Public Defender, Assigned Counsel, District Attorney, Emergency Response & Communications, County Coroner, and Probation.

The committee approved abolishing one Senior Dispatcher position to create a new Dispatcher position. They also authorized an agreement with SCRAM Systems for electronic monitoring services in the Probation Department.

• Approved abolishing one Senior Dispatcher position (6-0)
• Approved creating one Dispatcher position (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. / SCRAM Systems (6-0)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and receive monthly reports from the County Clerk/DMV, Board of Elections, County Attorney, Safety Director, Personnel, and Clerk of the Legislature. No resolutions or action items are listed on the agenda.

• County Clerk/DMV Monthly Report
• Board of Elections Monthly Report
• County Attorney Monthly Report
• Safety Director Monthly Report
• Personnel Monthly Report

The Government Operations Committee met to review various monthly reports from county departments. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and received completed reports from several offices.

• Approved May 12, 2026, Government Operations Committee Minutes

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a resolution to move veterans' monuments from a former VFW site on Main Street to the County's portion of Memorial Park in Courthouse Park. The Department of Public Works would assist with the removal, transport, and installation of the monuments.

• Resolution to relocate veterans' monuments from the former VFW site on Main Street to Memorial Park in Courthouse Park

The Public Works Committee approved a resolution to move veterans' monuments from the former VFW site on Main Street to Memorial Park in Courthouse Park. The Department of Public Works is authorized to handle the removal, transportation, and installation of these monuments.

• Approved relocation of veterans' monuments to Courthouse Park (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026, meeting minutes

General

Legislature

The Cortland County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a CDBG Microenterprise Project and vote on several resolutions, including appointments to the Board of Ethics, authorization of a $306,339.66 mortgage tax distribution, acceptance of $1.68 million in state grants for emergency communications, and award of a $739,682 fiber optic expansion contract to O'Connell Electric Company.

• Public hearing on CDBG Microenterprise Project No. ME286ME-23
• Appointment of three members to the County Board of Ethics
• Authorize $306,339.66 semi-annual mortgage tax distribution to towns and villages
• Accept $341,726 PSAP grant and $1,336,038 SICG grant for emergency communications
• Award $739,682 fiber optic line installation contract to O'Connell Electric Company

The Cortland County Legislature approved minutes, reports, and several appointments. It adopted a resolution endorsing Senate Bill S.10556 and Assembly Bill A.11466 to expand the use of occupancy tax revenue for economic development (vote 11‑4). The body also appointed three members to the Board of Ethics, authorized a $306,339.66 mortgage tax distribution, appointed a Personnel Officer, restructured IT positions, and approved a $269,889.00 purchase of a Kobelco excavator.

• Public Hearing No.2 CDBG Microenterprise Project closed (15‑0)
• Approved minutes for April 23 and May 12 sessions
• Adopted resolution endorsing occupancy‑tax amendment legislation (11‑4)
• Appointed three members to the Board of Ethics (15‑0)
• Authorized mortgage tax distribution totaling $306,339.66 (15‑0)
• Appointed Madlyn Allen as Personnel Officer (15‑0)
• Abolished one Senior Network Specialist and created one Network Specialist (15‑0)
• Approved purchase of Kobelco SK260LC-11 excavator for $269,889.00 (15‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider eight resolutions, including a $1.34 million state grant for interoperable communications, a $341,726 public safety answering point grant, and the first-quarter sales tax distribution of $9.8 million. All items are recommendations to the full Cortland County Legislature.

• Accept $1,336,038 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant for emergency communications operations through 2030
• Accept $341,726 Public Safety Answering Point Operations Grant for 911 services through 2028
• Approve purchase of a Kobelco SK260LC-11 Excavator for $269,889 from Tracey Road Equipment
• Create one per diem Tax Map Technician position (Grade 16, up to 15 hrs/week, no benefits) in Real Property Tax Services
• Endorse state legislation to allow occupancy tax revenue to be used for economic development in addition to tourism

The Finance and Administration Committee approved seven resolutions, each passing unanimously (5‑0). Key actions included creating a per‑diem Tax Map Technician position, authorizing first‑quarter 2026 sales‑tax distributions, and endorsing state legislation to broaden the use of occupancy‑tax revenues for economic development. Additional approvals covered staffing changes in IT, purchase of a $269,889 Kobelco excavator, and distribution of $306,339.66 in mortgage‑tax payments to local municipalities.

• Created Per Diem Tax Map Technician position (Grade 16, $25.2266‑$31.9304/hr) – Approved (5‑0)
• Authorized first‑quarter 2026 sales‑tax distribution totaling $9,800,410.39 – Approved (5‑0)
• Endorsed Senate Bill S._____ and Assembly Bill A._____ to expand occupancy‑tax use – Approved (5‑0)
• Abolished Senior Network Specialist position and created Network Specialist position – Approved (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of one Kobelco SK260LC‑11 Excavator for up to $269,889 – Approved (5‑0)
• Authorized mortgage‑tax distribution of $306,339.66 to municipalities – Approved (5‑0)

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

The committee will vote on a resolution supporting state legislation (A.10519/S.8712) that strengthens farmland protection standards for siting major renewable energy facilities, including prioritizing previously developed sites and defining agrivoltaics. They will also discuss a Cortland County Housing Needs Assessment interim report. Monthly reports from Planning & Economic Development and Cornell Cooperative Extension are on the agenda.

• Resolution in support of A.10519/S.8712 to protect prime farmland in renewable energy siting
• Cortland County Housing Needs Assessment interim report discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2026 committee meeting
• Monthly report from Department of Planning & Economic Development
• Monthly report from Cornell Cooperative Extension

The committee approved the April 9 minutes. A resolution supporting state legislation to protect prime farmland and guide renewable‑energy siting was postponed with a 4‑0 vote. Monthly reports from Planning & Economic Development, Cornell Extension, and Soil & Water were marked completed.

• Approved April 9, 2026 committee minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Resolution A.10519/S.8712 supporting farmland protection (4‑0)
• Completed Department of Planning & Economic Development monthly report
• Completed Cornell Cooperative Extension monthly report
• Completed Soil & Water monthly report

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider awarding a $567,371 one-year contract to the Salvation Army for Code Blue warming center services, with up to four annual renewals. The resolution notes that state funding covers only $323,648 of the cost, leaving the remainder as a local unfunded mandate. Other business includes creating a forensic counselor position, appointing a new Commissioner of Social Services, and accepting state loan repayment funding for a mental health clinician.

• Award $567,371 Code Blue contract to Salvation Army (138 Main Street, Cortland) for October 2026 – April 2027 warming center services
• Create one full-time Forensic Counselor position (Grade 22, $31.27-$39.58/hr), 100% grant-funded
• Appoint a new Commissioner of Social Services (5-year term starting June 27, 2026; salary and name to be filled)
• Accept $26,250 from NYS Office of Mental Health for loan repayment for Licensed Master Social Worker Lindsay Meldrim
• Authorize $75,000 budget modification in Mental Health Department for federal salary sharing revenue

The Health & Human Services Committee approved five actions: creation of a grant‑funded forensic counselor position; award of the Code Blue warming‑center contract to the Salvation Army for $567,371; budget modifications for the Mental Health Department; appointment of a new Commissioner of Social Services; and acceptance of $26,250 state loan‑repayment funding for a mental‑health clinician. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved creation of one grant‑funded forensic counselor position (5‑0)
• Awarded Code Blue warming‑center contract to Salvation Army for $567,371 (5‑0)
• Authorized $40,767 budget increase for Code Blue accounts (5‑0)
• Authorized $75,000 revenue and $75,000 expense adjustments for Mental Health Department (5‑0)
• Appointed Commissioner of Social Services (5‑0)
• Authorized acceptance of $26,250 OMH loan‑repayment funding (5‑0)

Judiciary & Public Safety Committee

The Judiciary & Public Safety Committee is reviewing the authorization of two state grants for emergency communications and a contract for fiber optic infrastructure. The body is also discussing the NYS Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Program and county EMS updates.

• Proposed $739,682 contract with O'Connell Electric Company for fiber optic lines between 22 West Court Street and 1914 Tower Road
• Proposed acceptance of a $341,726 Public Safety Answering Point Operations Grant
• Proposed acceptance of a $1,336,038 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant
• Discussion on the expansion of the NYS Volunteer Firefighter Stipend Program
• Discussion on NYS Required County EMS Update

The Judiciary & Public Safety Committee approved the 2025/2026 Public Safety Answering Point Operations Grant of $341,726 and the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant of $1,336,038, both with unanimous 6‑to‑0 votes. It also authorized a contract with O'Connell Electric Company for the fiber optic expansion project at a total cost of $739,682, again approved 6‑to‑0. All three resolutions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved 2025/2026 PSAP Operations Grant $341,726 (6-0)
• Approved 2025/2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant $1,336,038 (6-0)
• Authorized contract with O'Connell Electric for fiber optic project $739,682 (6-0)
• Approved Committee minutes from April 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign PSAP grant contract (6-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign Interoperable Communications grant contract (6-0)

Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment

The Cortland County Ag, Economic Development, Planning & Environment Committee will consider a resolution to authorize a Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC, which includes a $170,000 fee. The committee will also vote to endorse New York State legislation to allow the discontinuance of Linear Park.

• Resolution authorizing execution of Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC
• Resolution endorsing legislation to alienate and discontinue Linear Park
• Scott Road Solar Project at 331 Houghton Hill Road
• Host Community Benefit Fee of $170,000
• Senate Bill S.10283 and Assembly Bill A.11337

The Cortland County Legislature unanimously approved a Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC, authorizing a $170,000 benefit fee to be deposited into the county account. The same vote also endorsed Senate Bill S.10283 and Assembly Bill A.11337, requesting state approval to alienate and discontinue Linear Park land for development purposes.

• Approved Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, $170,000 fee (5-0)
• Approved endorsement of Senate Bill S.10283 & Assembly Bill A.11337 to alienate Linear Park (5-0)

Legislature

The Cortland County Legislature will consider four resolutions, including authorizing a $170,000 Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar for a 5MW community solar project in Homer. Members will also vote on endorsing state legislation to alienate Linear Park parkland and to protect the county's additional 1% sales tax from preemption. A fourth resolution requests state approval to expand occupancy tax revenue use to include economic development.

• Authorize Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar for $170,000 benefit fee for a 5MW solar installation at 331 Houghton Hill Road, Homer.
• Endorse state bills S.10283/A.11337 to discontinue and alienate Linear Park parkland for economic development.
• Endorse state bills S.10266/A.11338 to prevent preemption of Cortland County's additional 1% sales tax rate.
• Request special home rule legislation to allow occupancy tax revenue to be used for economic development, with 75% of first $1M for tourism.
• Resolutions referred from Agriculture/Economic Development and Finance & Administration committees.

The Cortland County Legislature approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC, and the acceptance of a $170,000 benefit fee. It also endorsed state legislation to alienate Linear Park and to protect the county’s additional sales tax from preemption, and it requested special home‑rule legislation to expand the use of occupancy tax dollars. All resolutions were adopted, with three votes recorded as 13‑0 and one as 11‑2.

• Adopted Resolution authorizing Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar (13‑0)
• Adopted Resolution endorsing Senate Bill S.10283 and Assembly Bill A.11337 for Linear Park alienation (13‑0)
• Adopted Resolution endorsing Senate Bill S.10266 and Assembly Bill A.11338 to protect additional sales tax (13‑0)
• Adopted Request for special home‑rule legislation to expand occupancy tax use (11‑2)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee is meeting to authorize the distribution of mortgage tax funds to various towns and villages. The committee is also processing the appointment of a new Personnel Officer.

• Distribution of $306,339.66 in mortgage tax for October 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026
• Appointment of a Personnel Officer (salary and name not specified in agenda)
• Review of monthly reports from County Clerk/DMV, County Attorney, Safety Director, Personnel, Board of Elections, and Clerk of the Legislature

The committee approved the April 7 meeting minutes. It then approved a $306,339.66 semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution to towns and villages (4‑0 vote). The Legislature also appointed a new Personnel Officer by unanimous voice vote after an executive session.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Mortgage Tax Distribution of $306,339.66 to municipalities (4‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Personnel Officer appointment (unanimous voice vote)
• Exited executive session (unanimous voice vote)
• Appointed Personnel Officer at the recommended salary (unanimous voice vote)
• Completed County Clerk/DMV monthly report (action item)
• Completed County Attorney monthly report (action item)
• Completed Safety Director monthly report (action item)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is reviewing requests for state legislation to protect sales tax revenue and expand the use of occupancy tax funds. The body is also considering a host community agreement for a solar installation in the Town of Homer.

• Endorsement of Senate Bill S.10266 and Assembly Bill A.11338 to prevent preemption of the county's 1% sales tax
• Proposed Home Rule legislation to allow occupancy tax funds to be used for economic development
• Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC for a +/-5MW installation at 331 Houghton Hill Road
• Host Community Benefit Fee of $170,000 to be paid by Scott Road Solar, LLC to the County

The Finance and Administration Committee approved a resolution requesting special home‑rule legislation to expand the use of occupancy‑tax dollars for economic development. It also approved a resolution authorizing the County to enter into a Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC, including a $170,000 benefit fee. A third resolution endorses state legislation to protect the county’s additional sales‑and‑use tax from preemption. All three measures passed 4‑0.

• Approved request for special home‑rule legislation to expand occupancy‑tax use (4‑0)
• Approved authorization to execute Host Community Agreement with Scott Road Solar, LLC (4‑0)
• Approved endorsement of state bills S.10266 and A.11338 to shield sales‑and‑use tax from preemption (4‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on two resolutions: abolishing a Senior Network Specialist and creating a Network Specialist position in IT, and approving the purchase of a Kobelco SK260LC-11 Excavator for $269,889 from Tracey Road Equipment. The committee will also receive monthly reports from Public Works, Weights & Measures, Solid Waste, and IT, and discuss host community solar agreements.

• Abolish one Senior Network Specialist (Grade 25) and create one Network Technician (Grade 22) in the Department of Information Technology
• Approve purchase of one Kobelco SK260LC-11 Excavator for $269,889 from Tracey Road Equipment using Sourcewell contract
• Receive Public Works, Weights & Measures, Solid Waste, and Information Technology monthly reports
• Discussion on Host Community Solar Agreements

The committee approved the abolition of one Senior Network Specialist position and the creation of one Network Technician position, both effective after the current incumbent vacates. It also authorized the purchase of a Kobelco DK260LC-11 excavator for up to $269,889, amending the Road Machinery fund budget. The meeting minutes were approved and the committee entered and exited an executive session by voice vote.

• Approved abolition of 1 Senior Network Specialist (Grade 25) (6-0)
• Approved creation of 1 Network Technician (Grade 22) (6-0)
• Approved purchase of Kobelco DK260LC-11 excavator, not to exceed $269,889 (6-0)
• Amended Road Machinery fund 2026 budget to increase equipment allocation by $269,889 (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2026 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to enter executive session on civil service negotiations (voice vote)
• Moved to exit executive session (voice vote)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will discuss and vote on two resolutions: awarding a $385,000 roof removal and replacement contract for the Cortland County Office Building to AB Construction and Roofing, Inc., and authorizing the purchase of real property for departmental operations (specifics withheld pending further details). The meeting also includes a discussion item on additional funding for resolutions.

• Award of Cortland County Office Building Roof Removal and Replacement project to AB Construction and Roofing, Inc. for $385,000
• Resolution authorizing purchase of real property at an unspecified location and price
• Discussion on additional resolutions for funding of resolutions on the agenda

General

The Cortland County Public Works Committee will vote to award a contract for the removal and replacement of the roof at the Cortland County Office Building to AB Construction and Roofing, Inc., for a total price not to exceed $385,000. The committee will also consider a resolution to authorize the purchase of real property, though the specific address and price are currently blank.

• Award contract for Cortland County Office Building roof replacement to AB Construction and Roofing, Inc. for $385,000
• Vote on resolution to authorize purchase of real property at unspecified address
• Review bids for roof replacement project
• Committee meeting at 60 Central Ave. in Cortland, NY

The Public Works Committee approved awarding the Cortland County Office Building roof removal and replacement project to AB Construction and Roofing, Inc. for a total of $385,000, with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The committee also approved authorizing the purchase of a yet‑unnamed property, with a vote of 5‑1. Both actions were approved after an executive session to discuss the property acquisition.

• Awarded $385,000 roof replacement contract to AB Construction (6‑0)
• Authorized purchase of unspecified property, price not to exceed blank (5‑1)
• Entered executive session to discuss property acquisition (unanimous voice vote)
• Exited executive session (unanimous voice vote)

Legislature

The Cortland County Legislature will vote on six resolutions at its April 23 session, including withdrawing from the joint workforce board with Cayuga County to establish its own, authorizing a $10 pistol permit fee, abolishing and creating an assistant county attorney position, and awarding contracts for two bridge projects and a new aircraft hangar at the county airport.

• Resolution to withdraw from Cayuga-Cortland Workforce Development Board and establish a Cortland County Workforce Development Board
• Award engineering services for Cold Brook Road Box Culvert replacement (CR 102) for $257,000 to Barton & Loguidice
• Award engineering services for Pine Hill Road Bridge over Hunts Creek replacement (BIN 2207300) for $397,000 to Barton & Loguidice
• Award bids for airport hangar construction: Chrisanntha Construction ($1,808,400 general), NELCORP ($279,415 electrical), DFM Mechanical ($87,100 plumbing, $189,110 mechanical)
• Authorize $10 fee for pistol/semiautomatic rifle license issuance effective May 1, 2026, rescinding prior resolution

The Legislature adopted a resolution to withdraw from the Cayuga‑Cortland Workforce Development Board and establish a Cortland County Workforce Development Board (13‑0). It also approved a $10 fee for pistol and semiautomatic rifle licenses (12‑1) and reorganized the County Attorney staff by abolishing one assistant position and creating an associate assistant position (13‑0). Additional actions included awarding engineering contracts for the Cold Brook culvert and Pine Hill Bridge projects and filing several 2025 agency reports.

• Adopted Resolution 84-26 to withdraw from Cayuga‑Cortland Workforce Development Board and create Cortland County Workforce Development Board (13‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 85-26 authorizing a $10 pistol and semiautomatic rifle license fee, effective May 1 2026 (12‑1)
• Adopted Resolution 86-26 abolishing one Assistant County Attorney position and creating one Associate Assistant County Attorney position (13‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 87-26 awarding a design, ROW incidentals and acquisition contract to Barton and Loguidice Engineers for the Cold Brook Road Box Culvert project, up to $257,000 (13‑0)
• Adopted award of engineering design and ROW services for the Pine Hill Road Bridge over Hunts Creek replacement project (13‑0)
• Received and filed the 2025 Sheriff’s Office Annual Report (13‑0)
• Received and filed the 2025 Department of Emergency Response & Communications Annual Report (13‑0)
• Received and filed the 2025 Department of Social Services Annual Report (13‑0)