Livingston County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions on the preferred agenda, including supporting an increase in the Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority's debt limit from $42 million to $70 million for infrastructure projects. They will also hold public hearings on agricultural district modifications, tax exemptions for disabled and senior citizens, and proposed local laws on public officers law and 2023 salaries. The board will vote on contracts, appointments, and a threat assessment plan.

• Resolution supporting legislation to raise Water and Sewer Authority debt limit to $70,000,000
• Public hearings on Local Law E-2022 (disability tax exemption) and Local Law F-2022 (senior tax exemption)
• Approval of abstracts of claims totaling $5,358,960.76
• Adoption of Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for domestic terrorism prevention
• Designation of Livingston County Tourism, Inc. as 2023 Tourism Promotion Agency

The Board of Supervisors adopted two local laws increasing income limits for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Board also approved the renewal of Agricultural District #3 and established 2023 town tax levies.

• Adopted Local Law E-2022 increasing income limits for disability tax exemptions (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Adopted Local Law F-2022 increasing income limits for senior citizen tax exemptions (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Approved eight-year modification and renewal of Agricultural District #3 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Approved 2023 town budget levies and county tax apportionment (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Approved $732,000 for Stones Falls Road Over Mill Creek superstructure replacement (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Adopted the Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for preventing domestic terrorism (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Authorized purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks for $117,738.84 and one Ford F-450 for $66,026.40 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
• Appointed Kristen Fisher as Director of Community Mental Health Services effective Feb 6, 2023 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several personnel actions, including creating a Director of Nursing position and appointing a new Director of Community Mental Health Services. They will also review purchases of vehicles and equipment, a donation to Dog Control, and a resolution supporting an increase in the Water and Sewer Authority's bonding limit. The agenda includes routine items like re-levying unpaid school taxes and a lease agreement.

• Create Director of Nursing Service position at $105,000-$120,000 salary range
• Appoint Kristen Fisher as Director of Community Mental Health Services at $93,000/year
• Purchase 2023 Toyota Highlander for $36,882 and two Ford F-350 trucks for $117,738.84
• Adopt Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for domestic terrorism prevention
• Support raising Water and Sewer Authority debt limit from $42M to $70M

The committee approved the 2023 town tax levies and the apportionment of county taxes. It also adopted a domestic terrorism threat assessment plan and authorized several vehicle purchases for county departments. Additionally, the board approved new real property tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities.

• Approved 2023 Town Levy amounts for 17 towns
• Adopted Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for preventing domestic terrorism
• Approved 2023 Equalization and Apportionment of County Taxes
• Adopted Local Law E-2022 (tax exemption for persons with disabilities with limited income)
• Adopted Local Law F-2022 (tax exemption for eligible senior citizens)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 Freightliner bucket truck for Highway Dept not to exceed $239,697.00
• Authorized purchase of two 2022 Ford F-350 trucks for Central Services not to exceed $117,738.84
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Toyota Highlander for Dept of Social Services not to exceed $36,882.00

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on December 8, 2022, to review several zoning referrals from local towns and villages. These include a solar regulations text amendment in North Dansville, the Village of Geneseo's Comprehensive Plan, a moratorium extension on solar facilities in Conesus, and a short-term rental moratorium in Lima. The board will also elect officers for 2023 and handle routine administrative items.

• Zoning Referral #2022-087: Town of North Dansville zoning text amendment to add solar regulations
• Zoning Referral #2022-085: Review of Village of Geneseo Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning Referral #2022-095: Town of Conesus extension of moratorium on solar facilities and battery storage
• Zoning Referral #2022-097: Village of Lima moratorium on short-term rentals
• Election of Planning Board officers for 2023

The Board recommended approval for several zoning referrals, including a short-term rental moratorium in the Village of Lima and a solar facility moratorium extension in the Town of Conesus. A solar regulation amendment for the Town of North Dansville was approved with a specific modification to protect prime farmland. The Board also elected its 2023 officers.

• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-087 (North Dansville solar regulations) with modification prohibiting Type 2 Solar Systems on Prime Farmland (16-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-085 (Village of Geneseo Comprehensive Plan) (16-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-095 (Town of Conesus solar and battery storage moratorium extension) (16-0-0)
• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-097 (Village of Lima short-term rental moratorium) (16-0-0)
• Elected 2023 officers: Alex Pierce (Chairman), John Van Heusen (Vice Chairman), and Clara Mulligan (Secretary) (16-0-0)
• Approved November 10, 2022, meeting minutes (16-0-0)

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee will consider several action items, including purchasing a new bucket truck for the Highway Department, establishing new ALS/BLS fees effective January 1, 2023, and amending the jail medical services contract with PrimeCare to add staff and increase funding. The committee will also review contracts for economic development, tourism, and a DMV office space agreement, plus a public hearing for a CDBG project.

• Purchase of 2025 Freightliner bucket truck for $239,697 from Altec Industries
• New ALS/BLS fees effective Jan 1, 2023 (e.g., BLS emergency $900, ALS 2 emergency $1,400)
• Amend PrimeCare jail medical contract, increase $14,416.21/month for added staff and MAT program
• Approve $732,000 for Stones Falls Road bridge replacement project
• Contract with University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director, $88,000 for 2023-2024

The committee approved several vehicle purchases, including a bucket truck and pickup trucks, and authorized funding for the Stones Falls Road bridge replacement. New fee schedules for ALS/BLS emergency services were established, and the eight-year renewal of Agricultural District #3 was approved. A resolution regarding solar power benefit equity was tabled.

• Approved $29,658 grant for swift water rescue equipment (Carried)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Freightliner bucket truck not to exceed $239,697 (Carried)
• Approved $732,000 for Stones Falls Road Over Mill Creek bridge replacement (Carried)
• Approved new ALS/BLS fee schedule effective January 1, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved $88,000 contract with University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director (Carried)
• Approved $14,416.21 monthly increase for PrimeCare Medical jail services (Carried)
• Approved $375,000 DOJ grant to hire three Community Policing Deputies (Carried)
• Approved eight-year modification and renewal of Agricultural District #3 (Carried)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will consider a series of contracts for the Department of Health, Workforce Development, and Social Services, along with appointments to advisory boards and an interim director. The agenda includes a $20,523 donation to Dog Control and several informational updates. Most items are routine approvals, but the contracts cover services like hospice care, speech therapy, and emergency assistance.

• Health Department contracts: Conesus Lake Nursing Home (hospice), FosterMartin ($7,200), ROC Speech Therapy ($55-$60/session), S2AY Rural Health Network ($2,940 and $18,375)
• Appoint Jennifer Rodriguez as Interim Director of Community Mental Health Services
• Accept $20,523 donation from Estate of Edward J. Sick for Dog Control spay/neuter
• Workforce Development contracts: Geneseo Parish Outreach ($43,099), Chances & Changes ($36,000), Livingston Health Care Systems ($12,930), Catholic Charities ($60,900)
• Social Services contracts: CASA-Trinity ($63,245), Catholic Charities ($129,720), Hillside Children's Center ($158,400)

The committee approved various service contracts for the Department of Health, Office of Workforce Development, and Department of Social Services. It also authorized the purchase of a new vehicle for the Department of Social Services and created a Director of Nursing Service position for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

• Approved health contracts for Conesus Lake Nursing Home, FosterMartin, Inc., ROC Speech and Language Services, LLC, and S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
• Appointed Merilee Walker to the Community Services Board and Bryan Mentry to the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Board
• Appointed Jennifer Rodriguez as Interim Director of Community Mental Health Services
• Authorized acceptance of a $20,523.00 donation from the Estate of Edward J. Sick for dog care
• Appointed Deborah Bump, Susan George, and Sydney Underwood to the Community Initiatives Council
• Approved workforce contracts for Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, Chances and Changes, Inc., and Livingston Health Care Systems, Inc.
• Approved multiple DSS contracts including providers for counseling, domestic violence services, and psychological evaluations
• Approved purchase of one 2023 Toyota Highlander L for DSS not to exceed $36,882.00

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on overriding the state tax levy limit for 2023, updating weighted voting apportionment, modifying Agricultural District 2, and the proposed 2023 county budget. The board will also vote on contracts, appointments, and a new immunization fee schedule.

• Public hearing on Local Law C-2022 to override the tax levy limit for 2023
• Public hearing on proposed 2023 county budget presented by County Administrator Ian M. Coyle
• Approving Abstract of Claims #11A totaling $3,435,249.78
• Authorizing $1,052,099 grant contract with Health Research, Inc. for public health emergency preparedness
• Adopting new immunization fee schedule effective October 1, 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved the final 2023 budget and passed Local Law No. 3-2022 to override the state-imposed tax levy limit. Additionally, the Board updated its weighted voting power based on 2020 Census data and approved several real property tax exemptions and contracts.

• Adopted 2023 Final Budget and authorized its appropriation
• Approved Local Law No. 3-2022 overriding the 2023 fiscal year tax levy limit
• Approved Local Law No. 4-2022 updating Board voting power based on 2020 Census
• Approved inclusion of two parcels in Agricultural District #2 in the Town of Conesus
• Authorized $3,435,249.78 for Abstract of Claims #11A
• Approved PILOT agreements for Dimension Renewable Energy and Next Era Energy Resources, LLC
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Traverse ($36,929.85), Chevrolet Tahoe ($52,497.50), and Dodge Charger ($37,175.03)
• Approved lease of 9,764 sq ft at 4624 Millennium Drive to Pride & Joy Child Care of Geneseo

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several action items, including a $36,000 administrative services agreement with the Land Bank Corporation, a $131,900 supplemental contract for construction inspection on the Stones Falls Road bridge project, and approval of mortgage tax receipts, sales tax estimates, and property tax corrections. The agenda is mostly routine financial and administrative approvals.

• Approve $36,000 administrative services agreement with Livingston County Land Bank Corporation for 9/21/22-9/20/23
• Approve $131,900 supplemental contract with Popli Design Group for construction inspection on Stones Falls Road bridge (PIN 4LV004)
• Approve apportionment of $713,874.58 in mortgage tax receipts to towns and villages for 4/01/22-9/30/22
• Approve estimated 2023 sales tax distribution totaling $835,000 to towns
• Approve 2022 assessment roll footings and equalization ratios (all 100.00) for 2023 county tax levy

The committee approved the final 2023 County Budget and the appropriation of those funds. It also adopted local laws to override the 2023 tax levy limit and update the Board of Supervisors' weighted voting power.

• Adopted 2023 County Budget and authorized its appropriation
• Approved Local Law No. 3-2022 overriding the 2023 tax levy limit
• Approved Local Law No. 4-2022 updating weighted vote apportionment
• Approved $131,900 supplemental contract for Popli Design Group for bridge rehabilitation
• Approved $36,000 administrative services agreement for Land Bank Corporation
• Authorized purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe ($52,497.50) and one Dodge Charger ($37,175.03) for Sheriff's Office
• Authorized purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS ($36,929.85) for Board of Supervisors
• Appointed Shari Hutchison as Director of Long-Term Care at $160,000 annual salary

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The main business is reviewing two zoning referrals for solar facilities: a special use permit and site plan review for a 5.22 MW solar facility on Henty Road in Avon, and area variances for a solar facility on Main Street in Dansville. The board will also introduce a new member, handle administrative items, and take public announcements.

• Zoning Referral #2022-078: Special Use Permit and Site Plan Review for a 5.22 MW solar facility on Henty Road, Town of Avon (Applicant: Avon CSG 2, LLC/Dimension Renewable Energy)
• Zoning Referral #2022-075: Area Variances for a solar facility on Main Street, Village of Dansville (Applicant: NY Dansville I, LLC/Delaware River Solar)
• Introduction of Jacob Calabrese, new Town of Sparta representative
• Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
• Appointment of Nominating Committee

The Board determined that a proposed solar facility on Main Street in the Village of Dansville has no significant county-wide impact. A separate proposal for a solar facility on Henty Road in the Town of Avon resulted in no action after motions for both approval and disapproval failed.

• Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (16-0-0)
• Recommended Approval of Zoning Referral #2022-078 (Avon solar facility) denied (9-6-1)
• Recommended Disapproval of Zoning Referral #2022-078 (Avon solar facility) denied (8-7-1)
• Issued letter of No Action for Zoning Referral #2022-078
• Recommended Approval of Zoning Referral #2022-075 (Dansville solar facility) denied (2-14-0)
• Determined Zoning Referral #2022-075 (Dansville solar facility) has no significant County Wide impact (15-1-0)

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee will consider resolutions on the renewal of Agricultural District #3, including setting a public hearing for December 21, 2022, and approving a $212,435 contract with Microwave Networks Inc. for emergency communications equipment. The committee will also act on adding two parcels to Agricultural District #2 and a PILOT agreement for a solar project in Avon. Informational items cover probation workload, watershed management, and broadband projects.

• Public hearing set for Dec 21, 2022 on Agricultural District #3 renewal
• Contract with Microwave Networks Inc. for $212,435 for emergency communications tower in Groveland
• Approval of 2 parcels (129.-1-14.21, 129.-1-13.12) in Town of Conesus for Ag District #2
• PILOT agreement with Next Era Energy Resources for 5 MW solar project in Avon (SBL 44.-1-26.1)
• Contract with Medlab, Inc. for urine toxicology lab services (fee schedule)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider contracts for the Department of Social Services and the Department of Health, including a $1,052,099 federal grant for public health emergency preparedness and a $160,000 contract for child support attorney services. They will also review monthly statistics on caseloads, adopt a new immunization fee schedule, and appoint members to the Board of Health.

• Authorize $160,000 contract with Livingston County Attorney's Office for child support services (1/1/22-12/31/23)
• Authorize $1,052,099 grant from Health Research, Inc. for Public Health Emergency Preparedness (7/1/22-6/30/23)
• Approve contracts for hospice care, occupational therapy, and preschool special education services
• Adopt new immunization fee schedule effective October 1, 2022, with increased rates for most vaccines
• Proclaim November 2022 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

The committee approved several service contracts for the Departments of Health and Social Services, including a $1.05M grant for emergency preparedness. The board also appointed three members to the Board of Health and updated the county's immunization fee schedule.

• Approved contract for Child Support attorney services not to exceed $160,000
• Approved $1,052,099.00 grant for Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• Approved hospice care contract for Avon Nursing Home
• Approved occupational therapy contract for Karen Conway ($65 per 30 min session)
• Approved special education and tuition contract for Arc GLOW Kidstart
• Appointed Ahsen Sheikh, M.D., Douglas MacKenzie, M.D., and Merilee Walker to Board of Health
• Approved updated immunization fee schedule effective October 1, 2022
• Approved $5,000 contract for Catherine S. Apostoleris for 2023 Community Needs Assessment

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors scheduled public hearings for November 16, 2022, regarding the 2023 budget, a tax levy limit override, and updated voting apportionment. The Board also approved several professional service contracts and allocated funds for workforce development and water infrastructure.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #10B for $2,347,765.33 (1,858-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Nov 16, 2022, for 2023 Budget, Local Law C-2022 (tax levy override), and Local Law D-2022 (weighted voting) (1,858-0)
• Approved $7,500 in youth sports equipment contracts for Cal Mum Youth Basketball and GLOW YMCA (1,858-0)
• Authorized lease of 130 sq ft to NYS Dept of Education (ACCES-VR) at $332.53/month starting Jan 1, 2023 (1,858-0)
• Authorized $100,000 in ARPA funds for Workforce Development job training (1,858-0)
• Authorized up to $1,050,000 in Akzo Settlement Funds for Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project (1,858-0)
• Approved partnership with Empire Access to apply for USDA ReConnect broadband funding (1,858-0)
• Waived Civil Service exam fees for military veterans (1,858-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several action items, including creating 30 new training positions at the nursing home, amending a contract with Optum, allocating $100,000 in ARPA funds for workforce development, and authorizing a $1.05 million water supply project. The committee will also set public hearings for November 16 on the 2023 budget and a local law to override the state tax levy limit.

• Create 30 full-time Certified Nursing Assistant Training positions at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
• Allocate $100,000 in ARPA funds to Workforce Development for job training
• Authorize use of $1,050,000 in Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for Leicester/York water supply expansion
• Approve Abstract of Claims #10B totaling $2,347,765.33
• Set public hearing for Nov 16 on overriding the tax levy limit for 2023

The committee approved using up to $1,050,000 in Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for engineering and design work on the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project. It also authorized a $100,000 ARPA allocation for workforce development job training, created 30 CNA trainee positions at the nursing home, and set public hearings for November 16 on the 2023 budget, a tax levy override, and weighted-vote apportionment. A 3% salary increase for board members was approved in executive session.

• Approved $1.05M Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for Leicester/York water supply engineering (carried)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA allocation to Workforce Development for job training (carried)
• Created 30 full-time CNA Trainee positions at Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (carried)
• Authorized USDA ReConnect broadband application with Empire Access; county match $3.88M (carried)
• Approved $2.35M abstract of claims #10B (carried)
• Approved 3% salary increase for each board member for 2023 (carried)
• Set public hearing for Nov 16 on 2023 budget, tax levy override, and weighted-vote apportionment (carried)
• Approved lease of 130 sq ft at Government Center to NYS Education Dept at $332.53/month (carried)

Family Council

The Family Council discussed facility census goals, COVID-19 quarantine numbers, and vaccination progress. The center is applying to host an in-house CNA training program and is recruiting for a Director of Long-Term Care.

• Application for an in-house CNA Training Program
• Job Fair scheduled for October 26 from 2-6pm
• Recruitment for a Director of Long-Term Care
• 144 residents and 37 staff received the Bi-Valent booster
• Census currently at 183 residents

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $1,888,054.89 abstract of claims, award several contracts (building materials, janitorial supplies, natural gas, snow removal), and set a public hearing for agricultural district petitions. The agenda also includes multiple proclamations and appointments, with most items routine administrative actions.

• Abstract of Claims #10A totaling $1,888,054.89
• Award bid to Rogers and Tenbrook, Inc. for building materials ($54,756.33)
• Award bid to W.B. Mason Co., Inc. for janitorial products (per rate sheet)
• Award bid to UGI Energy Services for natural gas (per service fee sheet)
• Public hearing on agricultural district petitions set for Nov 16, 2022

The Board of Supervisors approved the Abstract of Claims #10A totaling $1,888,054.89 and adopted a preferred agenda of 10 resolutions, including proclamations for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week, Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Adoption Awareness Month, and Operation Green Light for veterans. The board also authorized contracts for building materials, janitorial supplies, natural gas, snow removal, and a new ambulance, as well as grant agreements for emergency management, probation, and the sheriff's office. Several budget amendments, personnel changes, and appointments to boards were approved.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #10A totaling $1,888,054.89 (Res. 2022-341).
• Proclaimed October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Res. 2022-342).
• Proclaimed October 2-8, 2022 as Mental Illness Awareness Week (Res. 2022-343).
• Proclaimed October 23-29, 2022 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Res. 2022-344).
• Proclaimed November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month (Res. 2022-345).
• Declared Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County through Nov. 13, 2022 (Res. 2022-346).
• Appointed Phyllis Wickerham to the Community Initiatives Council and Jacob Calabrese to the Planning Board (Res. 2022-347, 2022-348).
• Authorized purchase of a 2022 Chevrolet Crestline Type 3 Ambulance for up to $132,400 (Res. 2022-368).

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to consider personnel changes, equipment purchases, contracts, and budget amendments. Key items include creating new positions, buying a new ambulance, and authorizing contracts for IT services and auditing. The committee will also vote on using $1.05 million in Akzo Nobel settlement funds for the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project.

• Authorize $1,050,000 in Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for Leicester/York water supply project engineering and design
• Create Assistant Public Defender position ($70,000-$85,000) for Hurrell-Harring Settlement compliance
• Purchase 2022 Chevrolet Crestline Type 3 Ambulance for $132,400 from North Eastern Rescue Vehicles
• Approve $132,819.30 contract with Networking Technologies for wireless network replacement at CNR
• Appoint Jaclyn Woollett as Training and Professional Development Coordinator at $75,000/year

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee approved several personnel actions, including creating an Eligibility Clerk position in Social Services, a Deputy Sheriff/Investigator position funded by a domestic terrorism grant, and an Assistant Public Defender position for Hurrell-Harring compliance. They also authorized contracts for IT services, a new ambulance purchase, and use of Akzo Nobel settlement funds for water supply engineering, though the latter was tabled for further discussion. Budget amendments and a claims abstract totaling $1,888,054.89 were approved.

• Created one full-time Eligibility Clerk position at Wage Grade 9 in Social Services (carried)
• Created one full-time Deputy Sheriff/Investigator position at Wage Grade 15 in Sheriff's Office (carried)
• Amended miscellaneous pay rates to add $13.20/hour for early voting election inspectors (carried)
• Appointed Jaclyn Woollett as Training and Professional Development Coordinator at $75,000/year (carried)
• Authorized IT contracts: $11,405 for cabling and $132,819.30 for wireless network replacement (carried)
• Approved abstract of claims #10A totaling $1,888,054.89 (carried)
• Authorized purchase of one 2022 Chevrolet Crestline Type 3 ambulance for $132,400 (carried)
• Tabled authorization of $1,050,000 in Akzo Nobel settlement funds for water supply engineering until next meeting

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee will consider several action items, including a snow and ice removal contract with Ontario County, joint services agreements for equipment use, and multiple grant contracts for probation, emergency management, and the sheriff's office. They will also vote on awarding bids for building materials, janitorial supplies, and natural gas, and on creating new positions in the sheriff's office and public defender's office. Informational updates cover highway projects, probation workload, and building maintenance.

• Snow removal contract with Ontario County for 0.44 miles of County Road 36A, $2,992
• Joint services agreements for machinery use with towns/villages, renewable through 2027
• Probation grant from NYS DCJS for $91,345 for Raise the Age program
• Emergency management grant from NYS DHSES for $89,624 for HazMat equipment
• New Assistant Public Defender position, salary $70,000-$85,000, for Hurrell-Harring compliance

The Public Services Committee approved a $2,992 contract with Ontario County for snow and ice removal on 0.44 miles of County Road 36A for the 2022-2023 season. The committee also approved several other contracts, including a $91,345 state grant for probation services, a $89,624 homeland security grant, and bids for building materials, janitorial supplies, and natural gas. A new full-time Assistant Public Defender position was created to meet caseload standards under the Hurrell-Harring Settlement.

• Approved $2,992 snow removal contract with Ontario County for 2022-2023 season
• Approved joint services agreements for use of county machinery with towns and villages
• Approved MOU with Catholic Charities for Second Chance Re-entry Program ($0)
• Approved $91,345 state grant for Raise the Age probation program
• Approved $89,624 homeland security grant for emergency equipment
• Awarded $54,756 bid to Rogers & Tenbrook for building materials
• Awarded janitorial supplies bid to W.B. Mason Co. and natural gas bid to UGI Energy Services
• Created one full-time Assistant Public Defender position (salary $70,000-$85,000)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will meet to discuss and report on several action items, including amending the 2022 salary schedule to create a new Eligibility Clerk position in Social Services, and issuing proclamations for Adoption Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week, and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The agenda also includes informational updates from the Department of Social Services, Veteran's Services, and Department of Health, covering statistics, program updates, and funding awards.

• Create one full-time Eligibility Clerk position at Wage Grade 9 in Social Services, effective immediately
• Proclaim November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month
• Support Operation Green Light for veterans, declaring Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County from Oct 12 to Nov 13, 2022
• Proclaim October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oct 2-8 as Mental Illness Awareness Week, and Oct 23-29 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
• Veteran One-Stop Center awarded $750,000 for suicide prevention grant

The Human Services Committee approved creating a full-time Eligibility Clerk position at Wage Grade 9 for the Department of Social Services to handle routine administrative processing of applications and recertifications. The committee also passed several proclamations, including Adoption Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week, and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. A contract for mobile dysphagia diagnostics speech language pathology services was authorized for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Additionally, a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for military service members transitioning to civilian life was approved, and a new member was appointed to the Community Initiatives Council.

• Approved creating one full-time Eligibility Clerk position at Wage Grade 9 for DSS (carried)
• Approved proclaiming November 2022 as Adoption Awareness Month (carried)
• Approved declaring Livingston County a Green Light for Military Service County from Oct 12 to Nov 13, 2022 (carried)
• Approved proclaiming October 2022 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (carried)
• Approved proclaiming October 2-8, 2022 as Mental Illness Awareness Week (carried)
• Approved proclaiming October 23-29, 2022 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (carried)
• Authorized contract with Mobile Dysphagia Diagnostics Speech Language Pathology Services, P.C. for CNR (carried)
• Appointed Phyllis Wickerham to the Community Initiatives Council for term 10/12/22 – 12/31/23 (carried)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution opposing recently enacted New York State legislation regulating concealed carry permits and banning concealed carry in public places. The board will also vote on routine items including claims approval, purchasing policy revisions, surplus property declaration, budget amendments, and a workers' compensation self-insurance plan for 2023.

• Resolution opposing NY State concealed carry law (S.51001/A.41001)
• Approving Abstract of Claims #9B totaling $3,288,302.70
• Declaring two 2013/2015 Chevrolet Tahoes as surplus property
• Approving sale of two tax-deed properties in Sparta for $150,000 and $100,000
• Adopting 2023 workers' compensation self-insurance plan with $1,106,300 to be raised by tax

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution opposing recently enacted New York State legislation regulating concealed carry gun permits and banning concealed carry in public places, calling for its immediate repeal. The board also approved a $3.29 million claims abstract, adopted revisions to the county purchasing policy, declared two sheriff's vehicles as surplus, and authorized the sale of two tax-foreclosed properties in Sparta for a total of $250,000. Other actions included amending the 2022 budget, authorizing a professional services contract for deferred compensation plans, and adopting employee benefits for non-union staff for 2023.

• Approved Resolution 2022-329: Abstract of Claims #9B in the amount of $3,288,302.70
• Adopted Resolution 2022-330: Revisions to the Livingston County Purchasing Policy
• Declared two sheriff's vehicles (2013 and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoes) as surplus property via Resolution 2022-331
• Adopted Resolution 2022-332: Opposing new NY concealed carry legislation and calling for its repeal
• Approved Resolution 2022-337: Conveyance of two tax-foreclosed properties in Sparta for $150,000 and $100,000
• Authorized Resolution 2022-336: Professional services contract with VALIC/Corebridge for deferred compensation plans
• Adopted Resolution 2022-340: Employee benefits for non-union employees for 2023
• Approved Resolution 2022-339: Amended salary for Assistant Conflict Defender from $73,000 to $79,000

Ways and Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee will consider adopting 2023 benefits for county employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement, including health insurance, vacation, and other leave. It will also vote on amending a prior resolution to raise a conflict defender's salary from $73,000 to $79,000, and authorize the sale of two tax-foreclosed properties in Sparta. The agenda includes informational updates on a weighted vote presentation, recruitment, and an audit RFP.

• Amend Resolution 2022-326: increase Family Court Assistant Conflict Defender salary from $73,000 to $79,000
• Adopt 2023 benefits for non-union employees (health insurance, vacation, sick leave, etc.)
• Authorize conveyance of tax-deed properties: Sparta parcels 175.-1-20 ($150,000) and 175.-1-48 ($100,000)
• Establish standard work days for elected/appointed officials for retirement reporting
• Informational: Weighted Vote Update/CGR presentation, recruitment job fair, 2023 Civil Service Seminar, NYS Health Care Worker Bonus, audit RFP update

The committee approved a resolution opposing New York's new concealed carry legislation, adopted 2023 employee benefits for non-union staff, authorized sale of two tax-deeded properties, and accepted the workers' compensation self-insurance estimate. Several routine budget amendments and contracts were also approved.

• Approved resolution opposing NY concealed carry law (carried)
• Adopted 2023 benefits for non-union employees (carried)
• Authorized conveyance of two tax-deeded properties in Sparta for $150,000 and $100,000 (carried)
• Accepted workers' compensation self-insurance estimate for 2023 totaling $2,991,300 (carried)
• Approved abstract of claims #9B for $3,288,302.70 (carried)
• Amended 2022 budget for Central Services, Mental Health & Office for the Aging (carried)
• Declared two Sheriff's Office vehicles surplus (2013 and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoes) (carried)
• Authorized professional services contract with Corebridge Financial for deferred compensation plans (carried)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 2-2022 to extend the additional mortgage recording tax, then vote on a $3.5 million abstract of claims and several resolutions, including contracts for health services, emergency communications upgrades, and a resolution opposing a reduction in the farm worker overtime threshold.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 2-2022 extending the additional mortgage recording tax
• Resolution 2022-306 approving Abstract of Claims #9A totaling $3,533,384.02
• Resolution opposing any decrease to the 60-hour farm worker overtime threshold and supporting Senate Bill S9509 to eliminate the Farm Laborers Wage Board
• Contract with Brown Weinraub for financial application and advocacy services at $7,500/month for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
• Grant awards: $973,335 for road ditch remediation (Conesus/Sparta) and $1,207,837 for emergency communications system upgrades

The Board of Supervisors adopted Local Law No. 2-2022, extending the additional 0.25% mortgage recording tax through December 1, 2025. The board also approved numerous contracts, grants, and budget amendments, including a $1.2 million grant for emergency communications upgrades and a $973,335 grant for a road ditch remediation project. David L. Terry was appointed as the new Director of Veteran Services.

• Adopted Local Law No. 2-2022 extending additional mortgage recording tax through Dec 1, 2025 (2/3 vote, 1,962-0)
• Approved $1,207,837 grant for emergency communications system upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $973,335 grant for road ditch remediation in Conesus and Sparta (unanimous)
• Appointed David L. Terry as Director of Veteran Services at $58,000/year (unanimous)
• Authorized $505,000 contract with Motorola Solutions for EOC trunking and paging equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 contract with Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services to DSS (unanimous)
• Amended salary schedule: created full-time Network Administrator I and converted part-time Assistant Conflict Defender to full-time (unanimous)
• Authorized $61,000 contract with Mid-State Communications for emergency communications tower antennas (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several personnel actions, including converting a part-time conflict defender position to full-time at $73,000, appointing David L. Terry as Director of Veteran Services at $58,000, and creating a Network Administrator position. The committee will also authorize contracts with BuyBoard, Phillips Lytle LLP for foreclosure services, and three insurance providers for the nursing home, plus approve multiple budget amendments and transfers. Informational updates include school tax processing and water/sewer district notifications.

• Convert part-time Family Court assistant conflict defender to full-time at $73,000/year
• Appoint David L. Terry as Director of Veteran Services Agency at $58,000/year
• Authorize contract with Phillips Lytle LLP for 2022 in rem foreclosure at $425/parcel
• Authorize contracts with Aetna, WellCare, and Independent Health for nursing home provider services
• Declare 2014 Ford Explorer (206,419 miles) as surplus property

The Ways and Means Committee approved several personnel and administrative actions, including converting a part-time conflict defender position to full-time at $73,000, appointing David L. Terry as Director of Veteran Services Agency at $58,000, and creating a Network Administrator position. The committee also authorized contracts for the BuyBoard cooperative, Phillips Lytle LLP for tax foreclosure, and three insurance providers for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Budget amendments and a surplus property declaration were approved, and an executive session on collective bargaining resulted in no action.

• Approved converting one part-time Family Court assistant conflict defender to full-time at $73,000 (carried)
• Appointed David L. Terry as Director of Veteran Services Agency at $58,000 (carried)
• Created one full-time Network Administrator position at Wage Grade 17 (carried)
• Authorized contract with National Purchasing Cooperative d/b/a BuyBoard (carried)
• Authorized contract with Phillips Lytle LLP for 2021 tax year foreclosure at $425/parcel (carried)
• Authorized contracts with Aetna, WellCare, and Independent Health for Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (carried)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #9A totaling $3,533,384.02 (carried)
• Declared 2014 Ford Explorer as surplus property (carried)

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board is meeting to review two zoning referrals: a site plan and area variance for a 48,178 SF addition to a medical facility at 50 East South Street in Geneseo, and zoning text amendments in Avon regarding special use permits and solar facilities. The board will also receive training on standard advisory comments for solar projects and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Zoning Referral #2022-072: 48,178 SF addition to medical facility at 50 East South Street, Geneseo (Noyes Health)
• Zoning Referral #2022-073: Avon zoning text amendments on special use permits and solar facilities
• Training on standard advisory comments for solar projects
• Approval of minutes from July 14 and August 11, 2022 meetings

The board approved a zoning text amendment for the Town of Avon regarding special use permits and solar facilities (15-0). It also approved a site plan for a 48,178 SF medical facility addition at 50 East South Street in Geneseo, with a modification requiring a sidewalk along Route 20A (14-0-1). Minutes from July and August 2022 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-073 (Avon solar text amendments) 15-0
• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-072 (Geneseo medical facility addition) with modification for sidewalk along Route 20A 14-0-1
• Approved July 14, 2022 minutes 15-0-0
• Approved August 11, 2022 minutes 15-0-0

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including highway fuel island replacement, emergency management updates, a salary schedule amendment for the Conflict Defender's Office, and multiple grant awards and contracts for the Sheriff's Office, Board of Elections, and Planning Department. The agenda includes both action items and informational reports.

• Amend 2022 salary schedule: convert one part-time Family Court assistant conflict defender to full-time at $73,000
• Authorize Sheriff's Office grant contracts: $31,500 (traffic safety), $152,793 (PSAP operations), $172,413 (domestic terrorism prevention)
• Authorize Board of Elections contract: $20,760.80 for absentee ballot prepaid postage
• Authorize Planning grants: $973,335 for road ditch remediation, $1,207,837 for emergency communications upgrades
• Authorize contracts for emergency communications equipment: up to $505,000 (Motorola), $61,000 (Mid-State), and others

The Public Services Committee approved several resolutions authorizing grant contracts and professional services for the Livingston County emergency communications upgrade project, including a $1.2 million state grant for the new EOC tower. The committee also approved converting a part-time conflict defender position to full-time, supported a resolution opposing a reduction in the farm worker overtime threshold, and supported a stipend increase for election inspectors. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved amending the 2022 salary schedule to convert a part-time Family Court assistant conflict defender to full-time at $73,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing three grant contracts for the Sheriff's Office totaling $356,706 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing a $20,760.80 grant contract with NYS Board of Elections for absentee ballot postage (unanimous)
• Supported a stipend increase for election inspectors in the 2023 salary schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized signing two grant contracts for Planning totaling $2,181,172 for road ditch remediation and emergency communications upgrades (unanimous)
• Amended a contract with C&S Engineers for emergency communications consulting, increasing the amount to $98,713 and extending the term to September 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for Arc GLOW, Cambridge Systematics, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, and Motorola Solutions for mobility management and communications equipment, removing Microwave Networks Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved a resolution opposing a reduction in the farm worker overtime threshold from 60 hours and supporting repeal of the Farm Laborers Wage Board (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will meet on September 6, 2022, to review and approve several contracts for the Department of Health and Department of Social Services, including therapy, janitorial, detention, and IT services. They will also hear updates from the Office for the Aging and Department of Health, and consider proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Suicide Prevention Month.

• Contract with Finger Lakes Therapy Works for physical, occupational, speech therapy and SEIT services for Pre-K program, $60 per 30-min individual session, $40 group, 9/1/22-8/31/24
• Contract with Room to Bloom Therapy Services for related services and SEIT, $57.50 per 30-min individual, $40 group, 9/1/22-8/31/24
• Contract with Children's Home of the Wyoming Conference for non-secure detention bed, min. $171,375, 10/1/22-12/31/23
• Contract with Livingston County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services, not to exceed $300,000, 1/1/22-12/31/22
• Proclamations for September 2022 as National Preparedness Month and Suicide Prevention Month

The Human Services Committee approved several contracts for the Department of Health, Department of Social Services, and Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, including occupational therapy, speech therapy, janitorial services, a non-secure detention bed, and financial application support. The committee also proclaimed September 2022 as National Preparedness Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, and recommended David Terry as Director of Veterans Service Agency.

• Approved multiple health contracts including Finger Lakes Therapy Works, Dr. Jennifer Graham, Room to Bloom Therapy, Kathryn Schledorn, Deborah Uveino, and Warren's Commercial Cleaning (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Children's Home of the Wyoming Conference for non-secure detention bed at $375/day (unanimous)
• Approved internal contracts with ITS ($254,000) and Sheriff's Office ($300,000) for DSS (unanimous)
• Approved letter of engagement with Brown Weinraub for CNR funding application support at $7,500/month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September 2022 as National Preparedness Month (unanimous)
• Proclaimed September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of David Terry as Director of Veterans Service Agency (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will consider a local law to extend the additional mortgage recording tax, and will hold a public hearing on it in September. The board will also vote on several resolutions, including budget amendments, a legal services contract, and changes to employee health insurance and vacation policies. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and claims.

• Local Law No. 2-2022 extending the additional mortgage recording tax; public hearing set for Sept. 14, 2022
• Approval of Abstract of Claims #8B totaling $1,638,620.45
• Budget amendments for Department of Health, Highway, and Sheriff's Office
• Legal services engagement with Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP at $220/hour for partner, $100/hour for legal assistant
• Amendments to Resolution 2022-36: prorated health insurance drop payments, part-time attorney health insurance buy-in, summer youth employment final payroll, and increased vacation accrual for new department heads

The Board of Supervisors introduced Local Law No. 2-2022 to extend an additional 0.25% mortgage recording tax for three years starting December 1, 2022, and set a public hearing for September 14, 2022. The board also approved multiple resolutions, including budget amendments, fund transfers, and personnel policy changes, all by unanimous weighted vote. A separate resolution authorized a legal services engagement letter with Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP for matters related to the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and Medicaid.

• Introduced Local Law No. 2-2022 extending additional mortgage recording tax (0.25% per $100) for 3 years starting Dec 1, 2022
• Set public hearing on Local Law No. 2-2022 for Sept 14, 2022 at 1:35 p.m.
• Approved Abstract of Claims #8B totaling $1,638,620.45 (unanimous weighted vote)
• Approved Resolution 2022-298 amending 2022 budget for Health, Highway, and Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-299 authorizing fund transfers for Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and Office for the Aging (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-301 authorizing legal services engagement with Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-302 allowing prorated health insurance drop payments for department heads (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-303 allowing part-time attorneys to buy into county health insurance at 40% contribution (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to consider several personnel and administrative actions, including amendments to the 2022 employee compensation resolution, a contract for legal services, and a local law to extend the additional mortgage recording tax. The committee will also review budget amendments and an abstract of claims.

• Amend Resolution 2022-36: vacation accrual for new department heads and deputies increased from 5 to 15 days
• Amend Resolution 2022-36: health insurance drop payment prorated monthly for eligible department heads
• Amend Resolution 2022-36: part-time attorneys eligible to buy into county health insurance at 40% contribution
• Authorize engagement of Magavern Magavern Grimm LLP for legal services at $220/hour (partner) and $100/hour (legal assistant)
• Adopt Local Law No. 2-2022 extending additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per $100 from Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

The Ways and Means Committee approved introducing a local law to increase the county's mortgage recording tax from 1% to 1.25% for three years starting December 1, 2022, and set a public hearing for September 14, 2022. The committee also approved several personnel policy changes, including increased vacation accrual for new department heads and deputy-level hires, prorated health insurance drop payments, and health insurance buy-in eligibility for part-time attorneys. Budget amendments and fund transfers were approved, including an interfund transfer to support the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation's operational losses.

• Introduced Local Law No. 2-2022 to increase mortgage recording tax to 1.25% for three years (carried)
• Set public hearing for September 14, 2022 on proposed mortgage recording tax increase (carried)
• Approved amending Resolution 2022-36 to increase vacation accrual at hire from 5 to 15 days for department heads and deputies (carried)
• Approved amending Resolution 2022-36 to prorate health insurance drop payments monthly for eligible department heads (carried)
• Approved amending Resolution 2022-36 to allow part-time attorneys to buy into county health insurance at 40% premium contribution (carried)
• Approved $1,638,620.45 in claims (Abstract #8B) (carried)
• Approved budget amendments for Health, Highway, and Sheriff's Office (carried)
• Approved interfund transfer to Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for operational losses (carried)

Family Council

The Family Council discussed staff transitions following the resignation of Director Justin Bayliss. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 status, resident vaccination rates, and a change in the facility's star rating.

• Justin Bayliss resigned as Director of LTC
• Eric Townsend serving as Administrator of Record in the interim
• Frank Bassett returning for a short period as a consultant
• LCCNR star rating changed from 4 stars to 3 stars
• 178 residents reported, with 167 receiving booster shots

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will meet to review two zoning referrals: a site plan for a bar, tavern, lodging, and entertainment establishment in the Town of York, and a proposed moratorium on new solar farms in the Town of Mount Morris. The agenda also includes an update on the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project and training on solar-related advisory comments.

• Zoning Referral #2022-060: Site plan, conditional use permit, and area variance for a bar/tavern, lodging, and entertainment establishment on Route 36, Town of York (Applicant: Frank Rose, Jr.)
• Zoning Referral #2022-062: Review of a local law to impose a moratorium on new solar farms in the Town of Mount Morris
• Update on the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project by Jason Molino, Executive Director, Livingston County Water & Sewer Authority
• Training on standard advisory comments for solar local laws, moratoria, and projects

The Livingston County Planning Board met on August 11, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no official action was taken on any items. Two zoning referrals—a bar/tavern/lodging proposal in York and a solar farm moratorium in Mount Morris—received unanimous support but motions failed to carry. The board also discussed training and quorum issues.

• No quorum; approval of July 14 minutes delayed to September
• Zoning Referral #2022-060 (bar/tavern in York) recommended approval but motion failed due to lack of quorum
• Zoning Referral #2022-062 (solar moratorium in Mount Morris) recommended approval but motion failed due to lack of quorum

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will consider allocating $1.75 million in American Rescue Plan funds for capital improvements at Al Lorenz Park, the Government Center, and the Mt. Morris Campus, along with approving contracts for nursing, social services, and other county operations. The board will also hold public hearings on a new environmental assessment form for agricultural districts and a Community Development Block Grant application for mobile and manufactured home replacement.

• Allocate $500,000 ARPA funds for electrical feed and lighting at Al Lorenz Park
• Allocate $675,000 ARPA funds for parking lot lighting, curb replacement, and repaving at Government Center Complex
• Allocate $575,000 ARPA funds for Mt. Morris Campus renovation
• Approve $1,831,299.51 in claims (Abstract #8A)
• Set public hearing for Oct 12 on special assessment roll objections

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the abstract of claims totaling $1,831,299.51, authorized multiple contracts for county departments, and allocated $2.075 million in American Rescue Plan funds for capital improvements. The board also authorized an intermunicipal agreement supporting the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project, which could use up to $17 million in Akzo Nobel settlement funds. Two public hearings were held with no public comments, and the board adopted a new SEQR short environmental assessment form for agricultural districts.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #8A totaling $1,831,299.51 (17-0-1)
• Allocated $500,000 ARPA funds for Al Lorenz Park electrical and lighting improvements (17-0-1)
• Allocated $675,000 ARPA funds for Government Center parking lot lighting, curb replacement, and repaving (17-0-1)
• Allocated $800,000 ARPA funds for Mt. Morris Campus electrical infrastructure upgrades (17-0-1)
• Allocated $100,000 ARPA funds for EMS facility improvements (17-0-1)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement for Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project, supporting up to $17M in Akzo Nobel settlement funds (17-0-1)
• Authorized conveyance of 19 tax-deed properties, removing two parcels due to bankruptcy filing (17-0-1)
• Adopted new SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form for agricultural districts (17-0-1)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider multiple resolutions, including allocating $2.075 million in American Rescue Plan funds for capital improvements at Al Lorenz Park, the Government Center, and the Mt. Morris Campus, plus $100,000 for emergency management facility upgrades. The committee will also review personnel changes, a $75,000 salary for a new coordinator, a public hearing on special assessments, and an intermunicipal agreement for a regional water project.

• $500,000 ARPA for Al Lorenz Park electrical feed and lighting
• $675,000 ARPA for Government Center parking lot lighting, curbs, repaving
• $800,000 ARPA for Mt. Morris Campus electrical infrastructure
• $100,000 ARPA for EMS facility improvements
• Intermunicipal agreement with Wyoming County for coroner services at $275 per call plus mileage

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee approved multiple resolutions, including allocating $2.075 million in American Rescue Plan funds for capital improvements at Al Lorenz Park, the Government Center, the Mt. Morris Campus, and emergency management facilities. The committee also authorized an intermunicipal agreement for the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project, approved the sale of 21 tax-delinquent properties, and set a public hearing on the special assessment roll for October 12, 2022.

• Approved $500,000 ARPA allocation for Al Lorenz Park electrical and lighting
• Approved $675,000 ARPA allocation for Government Center parking lot, curbs, and repaving
• Approved $800,000 ARPA allocation for Mt. Morris Campus electrical infrastructure
• Approved $100,000 ARPA allocation for EMS facility improvements
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement for Leicester/York water project (up to $17M in Akzo funds)
• Approved conveyance of 21 tax-delinquent properties (total $588,900)
• Set public hearing on special assessment roll for Oct 12, 2022
• Approved $1,831,299.51 in claims (Abstract #8A)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

This is a special board meeting with a tentative agenda that includes roll call, pledge of allegiance, and other business. No resolutions are anticipated for consideration at this time, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after routine proceedings.

• No resolutions anticipated for consideration

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. No action was taken in executive session. The board also heard reports on a state healthcare worker bonus program and a $500,000 earmark for the Dream-O-Vate program.

• Held executive session for personnel discussion (carried)
• Reconvened in regular session (carried)
• Adjourned to August 10, 2022 (carried)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider authorizing a $550,000 CDBG grant application to replace dilapidated mobile homes, approve several contracts (jail food, victim services, broadband engineering, library services), and adopt a new environmental review form for agricultural district changes. The agenda also includes informational updates on water supply, elections, and other projects.

• Authorize $550,000 CDBG grant application for mobile home replacement
• Approve jail food contract with NYS DOCCS (5-year, cost-based)
• Approve $78,526.73/year VOCA grant for victim services (3 years)
• Approve $180,000 contract with Hunt Engineers for broadband services
• Adopt new SEQR Short EAF for agricultural district actions

The Public Services Committee approved several contracts and resolutions, including authorizing a $550,000 CDBG grant application to replace dilapidated mobile homes, adopting a new SEQR environmental form for agricultural districts, and approving contracts for jail food services, victim services, broadband technical assistance, public defender funding, and library services. All actions were approved unanimously by voice vote.

• Approved $550K CDBG grant application for mobile home replacement (unanimous)
• Adopted new SEQR Short EAF for agricultural district actions (unanimous)
• Approved $180K contract with Hunt Engineers for broadband services (unanimous)
• Approved jail food products contract with NYS Dept. of Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved VOCA grant award contract with NYS Office of Victim Services (unanimous)
• Approved $101,601 contract with NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 contract with Pioneer Library System (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee is meeting to approve several contracts for the Department of Social Services, including a $50,000 school-based preventive case management contract with Livonia Central School, and to establish a new hospice fee schedule for the Department of Health. The committee will also consider salary schedule amendments for the Veteran Services Agency and Health Department, and receive informational updates on departmental activities and statistics.

• Contract with Livonia Central School for School Based Preventive Case Management, not to exceed $50,000
• Contract with Worldwide Travel Staffing for nursing and social assessments at $600 per assessment and $250 per no-show
• Establishing hospice fee schedule effective October 1, 2022, with per diem increasing from $190 to $200
• Amending salary schedule to convert part-time Account Clerk Typist to full-time in Veteran Services Agency
• Amending salary schedule to create full-time Principal Typist position in Health Department

The Human Services Committee approved several contracts for the Department of Social Services, including work experience programs, school-based preventive case management, and nursing assessments. They also approved salary schedule amendments for the Veteran Services Agency and Health Department, a new hospice fee schedule, and contracts for workforce development and the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. All resolutions were carried unanimously.

• Approved DSS contracts with NYSARC, Livonia Central School ($50,000), and Worldwide Travel Staffing (fee schedule)
• Approved converting part-time Account Clerk Typist to full-time in Veteran Services Agency
• Approved declaring August 7 as National Purple Heart Day in Livingston County
• Approved new hospice fee schedule effective October 1, 2022 (per diem increased to $200)
• Approved creating full-time Principal Typist position in Health Department
• Approved $25,000 contract with The Bonadio Group for WIOA auditing
• Approved contracts for CNR with Trustaff, BioServ, SHC Services, and CHE Behavioral Health
• Approved ARPA funding request for workforce training contingent on other GLOW counties

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will consider routine financial items, including approving $3.5 million in claims, amending the 2022 budget, and transferring funds. The most notable action is a resolution to end the cents-per-gallon motor fuel tax rate on September 1, 2022, instead of January 1, 2023.

• Approval of Abstract of Claims #7B totaling $3,522,655.60
• Amending 2022 county budget for Board of Supervisors & Planning
• Transfer of funds for Department of Health & Highway
• Resolution to repeal cents-per-gallon fuel tax on Sept. 1, 2022
• Receipt of notice of claim from Erie Insurance vs. Sheriff's Office

The Board voted to amend Resolution 2022-194, moving the expiration of the cents-per-gallon fuel tax from January 1, 2023 to September 1, 2022. The vote was 1,035 ayes to 822 noes, with two members absent. Discussion noted that the tax cut may not have been passed on to consumers at gas stations.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #7B totaling $3,522,655.60 (1,786-0)
• Approved 2022 budget amendments for Board of Supervisors & Planning (1,786-0)
• Approved fund transfers for Department of Health & Highway (1,786-0)
• Amended fuel tax resolution to expire Sept. 1, 2022 (1,035-822)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will hear reports on the 2021 audited financial statements, a foreclosure update, and a gas sales tax discussion. Action items include approving an abstract of claims totaling $3,522,655.60 and several budget amendments and transfers for various departments.

• Approve Abstract of Claims #7B totaling $3,522,655.60
• Amend 2022 budget for Board of Supervisors and Planning
• Transfer $27,025.99 within Highway for road administration to engineering
• Transfer $158,960.45 within Highway for road administration to maintenance
• Transfer $2,000 within Health for laptop purchase

The committee approved a resolution to end the county's cents-per-gallon fuel tax discount on September 1, 2022, instead of January 1, 2023. The move follows discussion that gas stations were keeping the savings rather than passing them to consumers. The committee also approved an abstract of claims, budget amendments for board room chairs and water supply radar systems, and fund transfers for health and highway departments.

• Approved resolution to repeal fuel tax discount effective Sept. 1, 2022 (motion carried, one opposed)
• Approved abstract of claims #7B for July 27, 2022
• Approved 2022 budget amendments for Board of Supervisors and Planning (chairs, water supply radar)
• Approved fund transfers for Department of Health and Highway

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on July 14, 2022, to review several zoning referrals, including a proposed 5.3 MW solar facility in Caledonia, a comprehensive plan update in Leicester, and a moratorium on solar facilities in North Dansville. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and address administrative matters.

• Zoning Referral #2022-053: Site plan and subdivision review for a 5.3 mW solar facility at 2773 Caledonia Leroy Road (Caledonia CSG, LLC) - Town of Caledonia
• Zoning Referral #2022-054: Site plan, special use permit, and subdivision review for the same solar facility - Village of Caledonia
• Zoning Referral #2022-055: Review of the Town of Leicester Comprehensive Plan
• Zoning Referral #2022-056: Review of the Town of North Dansville Moratorium on Solar Facilities
• Approval of minutes from April 14, May 12, and June 9, 2022 meetings

The Livingston County Planning Board approved a zoning referral for a 5.3 mW solar facility in the Village of Caledonia (2022-054) and a moratorium review for the Town of North Dansville (2022-056), both with advisory comments. However, motions to approve similar referrals for the Town of Caledonia (2022-053) and the Town of Leicester's comprehensive plan (2022-055) failed to carry due to abstentions, leaving those items without a recommendation.

• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-054 (Village of Caledonia solar facility) with comments (14-0)
• Approved Zoning Referral #2022-056 (Town of North Dansville solar moratorium) with comments (14-0)
• Motion to approve Zoning Referral #2022-053 (Town of Caledonia solar facility) failed (13-0-1, one abstention)
• Motion to approve Zoning Referral #2022-055 (Town of Leicester comprehensive plan) failed (13-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved minutes from April 14, May 12, and June 9, 2022 meetings (14-0 each)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve a $3,180,990.93 abstract of claims, several contracts for health and social services, a window cleaning bid, and resolutions supporting grant applications. They will also proclaim awareness weeks and schedule public hearings on a block grant and a SEQR form. The agenda includes routine administrative items and specific funding decisions.

• Approves Abstract of Claims #7A totaling $3,180,990.93
• Supports $500,000 NYS Local Government Efficiency grant for shared vacuum truck
• Authorizes contracts for nursing home staffing (Coastal Staffing, Nurse Connection) for COVID-19 screening
• Awards $28,980 bid to Northcoast Window Cleaning for exterior window cleaning
• Schedules public hearings for CDBG mobile home replacement and SEQR form adoption

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the Abstract of Claims totaling $1,831,299.51 and authorized multiple contracts, budget amendments, and ARPA fund allocations for capital improvements. The board also adopted a new SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form for agricultural districts and authorized a $550,000 CDBG grant application for mobile home replacement. All resolutions passed with Ayes-1,701; Noes-0; Absent-Wadsworth, 308, except Resolution 2022-291 which passed with Ayes-1,581; Noes-120.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #8A totaling $1,831,299.51 (Ayes-1,701; Noes-0)
• Authorized $500,000 ARPA funds for Al Lorenz Park electrical and lighting improvements
• Authorized $675,000 ARPA funds for Government Center parking lot lighting, curb, and paving upgrades
• Authorized $800,000 ARPA funds for Mt. Morris Campus electrical infrastructure upgrades
• Authorized $100,000 ARPA funds for EMS facility improvements
• Adopted new SEQR Short Environmental Assessment Form for agricultural districts
• Authorized $550,000 CDBG grant application for mobile home replacement program
• Approved conveyance of 19 tax-deed properties (two removed due to bankruptcy filing)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several personnel actions, including creating new EMS positions and amending the salary schedule, as well as approving budget amendments and transfers for various departments. The committee will also vote on contracts for records management services and a property conveyance. The agenda includes both action items and informational reports.

• Create two full-time EMT positions (Grade 5) and two Advanced Life Support Technician positions (Grade 13) in Emergency Medical Services
• Approve $9,600 contract with Keough Records Management Services for records survey and analysis (8/1/22-9/1/22)
• Approve up to $5,000 contract with Gary Albright for map conservation (8/1/22-7/31/23)
• Approve Abstract of Claims #7A totaling $3,180,990.93
• Convey tax-deed property (203.11-7-16.1) in Dansville to Village of Dansville for unpaid taxes

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee will consider several action items, including amending the EMS salary schedule to add four new positions, awarding a window cleaning contract, and authorizing contracts for electrical upgrades and custom signs. The committee will also receive updates from the County Clerk, Probation, Sheriff's Office, and Planning departments.

• Amend 2022 salary schedule to create two EMT and two Advanced Life Support Technician positions in EMS
• Award $28,980 window cleaning contract to Northcoast Window Cleaning, LLC for county facilities
• Authorize $12,400 contract with LaBella Associates for electrical upgrades at Murray Hill Campus/Al Lorenz Park
• Authorize up to $70,000 contract with Sign Language, Inc. for custom carved signs
• Schedule public hearing for CDBG mobile/manufactured home replacement program application

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to sign multiple contracts for the Department of Health, Department of Social Services, and Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. The agenda also includes a proclamation for World Breastfeeding Week and written informational updates on department operations.

• Contract with County of Monroe for medicolegal death investigative services, $52,925
• Contract with Genesee Community College for staff development training, $304,644
• Contracts with Coastal Staffing Inc. and The Nurse Connection Staffing Inc. for employee COVID-19 screening
• Proclamation declaring August 1-7, 2022 as World Breastfeeding Week
• Contract with Village of Leicester for dog control services, $2,450

The Human Services Committee approved several contracts for the Department of Health, Department of Social Services, and Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. These include agreements for dog control, speech therapy, autopsy services, facility rental, staff training, and COVID-19 screening. The committee also proclaimed World Breastfeeding Week 2022. All resolutions were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved 5 Department of Health contracts (dog control, speech therapy x2, autopsy services, SUNY facility rental) (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation of World Breastfeeding Week 2022, August 1-7 (unanimous)
• Approved $304,644 staff training contract with Genesee Community College for DSS (unanimous)
• Approved COVID-19 screening contracts with Coastal Staffing Inc. and The Nurse Connection Staffing Inc. for CNR (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors is meeting to approve the abstract of claims totaling $3,892,120.09, commemorate Juneteenth, and vote on several resolutions including a mileage rate increase, budget amendments, and an intermunicipal agreement with Wyoming County. The agenda also includes rescinding a prior contract and correcting tax rolls for the Town of Caledonia.

• Approving Abstract of Claims #6B totaling $3,892,120.09
• Resolution to commemorate Juneteenth
• Increasing mileage rate to 62.5¢ per mile effective July 1, 2022
• Authorizing intermunicipal agreement with Wyoming County for $147,803.50 for dialysis services
• Correcting tax rolls for Town of Caledonia, refunding $242.51 to $243.60 per year to Nextel Partners

The Board of Supervisors appointed David DiPasquale as Commissioner of Elections for a term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026, and authorized the Chairman to sign purchase offers for two properties in Avon. The Board also approved an abstract of claims totaling $3,892,120.09, amended the budget for mental health and aging services, increased the mileage rate to 62.5 cents per mile, and authorized an intermunicipal agreement with Wyoming County for shared services funding. All resolutions were adopted unanimously except for the elections appointment, which passed with a weighted vote of 1,241 to 768.

• Appointed David DiPasquale as Commissioner of Elections (2023-2026) (1,241-768)
• Authorized purchase offers for 6110 and 6076 East Avon-Lima Road (1,889-120)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #6B totaling $3,892,120.09 (2,009-0)
• Amended 2022 budget for Mental Health & Office for the Aging (2,009-0)
• Increased mileage rate to 62.5¢ per mile effective July 1, 2022 (2,009-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Wyoming County for $147,803.50 (2,009-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 2022-183 (Genesee County contract) (2,009-0)
• Authorized piggybacking on Genesee County contracts for highway materials (2,009-0)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including creating a new Training & Professional Development Coordinator position, authorizing the Highway Department to piggyback on Genesee County contracts for construction materials, and approving a $147,803.50 shared-services fund distribution to Wyoming County for a dialysis clinic. The committee will also vote on a mileage rate increase to 62.5 cents per mile, a property purchase offer in Avon, and the appointment of a new Commissioner of Elections. Informational items include a foreclosure update and sales tax update.

• Create full-time Training & Professional Development Coordinator at $60,000-$70,000, effective July 1, 2022
• Authorize piggybacking on Genesee County contracts for construction/maintenance materials, term 5/1/2022-4/30/2023
• Approve $147,803.50 distribution to Wyoming County for dialysis extension clinic shared services
• Increase county mileage rate to 62.5¢ per mile effective July 1, 2022
• Authorize purchase offer for 6110 and 6076 East Avon-Lima Road, Town of Avon

Family Council

The Family Council discussed COVID-19 statistics, staffing updates, and new visitation protocols. The meeting also introduced the new Director of Long Term Care, Justin Bayliss.

• Introduction of Justin Bayliss as New Director of Long Term Care
• Report of 42 residents testing positive for COVID-19 in May
• Implementation of a new contract with Wound Healing Solutions for Friday nurse practitioner visits
• New visitation policy requiring designated areas for groups of more than two visitors
• Upcoming LPN, CNA, and UNA training classes starting in July

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several zoning referrals involving site plan modifications and text amendments. The agenda includes reviews of solar energy regulations, excavation overlays, and battery energy storage systems.

• Site Plan Modification and Conditional Use Permit for York Travel Center
• Review of Town of Groveland Regulation of Solar Energy Systems Law
• Town of Avon Zoning Text Amendment for Excavation Operations Overlay Zone
• Town of Geneseo Zoning Text Amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems

The Livingston County Planning Board met on June 9, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no formal decisions were made. All four zoning referrals (York Travel Center, Groveland solar law, Avon excavation overlay, Geneseo battery storage) received unanimous or majority support but failed to carry due to the quorum shortfall. The board added an informal comment recommending that large-scale solar not be permitted on prime soil. Approval of the April and May meeting minutes was also delayed to the July meeting.

• Approval of April and May meeting minutes delayed due to lack of quorum
• Zoning Referral #2022-043 (York Travel Center) failed to carry due to lack of quorum
• Zoning Referral #2022-035 (Groveland solar law) failed to carry due to lack of quorum
• Zoning Referral #2022-044 (Avon excavation overlay) failed to carry due to lack of quorum
• Zoning Referral #2022-034 (Geneseo battery storage) failed to carry due to lack of quorum
• Informal board comment added: large-scale solar should not be permitted on prime soil

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the Abstract of Claims #6A totaling $1,765,366.28 and a preferred agenda of resolutions, all by unanimous roll-call votes (Ayes-1,884; Noes-0). The board authorized numerous contracts for health, social services, workforce development, EMS, sheriff, and highway departments, and adopted a resolution urging the NYS Climate Action Council to extend its timetable and provide a cost analysis of its draft scoping plan. It also approved a road use agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC, and a contract for updating the weighted voting process.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #6A totaling $1,765,366.28 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution urging NYS Climate Action Council to extend timetable and provide cost analysis (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for Dept. of Health, Social Services, Workforce Development, EMS, Sheriff, and Highway (unanimous)
• Approved road use agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $9,000 contract with CGR to update weighted voting process (unanimous)
• Authorized $28,000 contract with Arcina Risk Group for insurance archaeology (unanimous)
• Amended salary schedule to create Public Health Assistant position (unanimous)
• Appointed Brittany Ritenburg as Assistant Director of Nursing at $94,000/year (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several action items, including a road use agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, contracts for weighted voting analysis and insurance archaeology, and a resolution urging changes to New York's climate plan. The committee will also address personnel appointments and surplus property declarations.

• Road Use and Repair Agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC for construction in Mt. Morris
• Contract with Center for Government Research (CGR) up to $9,000 for weighted voting plan update
• Contract with Arcina Risk Group up to $28,000 for insurance archaeology related to Child Victims Act claims
• Resolution urging extended timetable and cost analysis of NYS Climate Action Council's Draft Scoping Plan
• Appointment of Brittany Ritenburg as Assistant Director of Nursing at $94,000 annual salary

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee approved a road use agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC, and authorized professional services contracts for updating the weighted voting process and for insurance archaeology services related to Child Victims Act cases. The committee also approved a resolution urging the NYS Climate Action Council to extend its timetable and provide a cost analysis of its draft scoping plan. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved road use agreement with Morris Ridge Solar Energy Center, LLC (unanimous)
• Authorized $9,000 contract with Center for Government Research for weighted voting update (unanimous)
• Authorized $28,000 contract with Arcina Risk Group for insurance archaeology (unanimous)
• Adopted records retention schedule for Board of Elections (unanimous)
• Approved resolution urging extended timetable and cost analysis of NYS Climate Act scoping plan (unanimous)
• Approved $1,765,366.28 in claims (unanimous)
• Declared 2012 Dodge Caravan as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Public Health Assistant position and appointment of Assistant Director of Nursing (unanimous)

Public Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several action items including equipment sharing agreements and various law enforcement contracts. The agenda also includes the appointment of a new Commissioner of Elections.

• Authorization of joint services agreements for machinery and equipment sharing through 2028
• Contract with Genesee Valley BOCES for summer school at $7,700.00
• Grant award from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services up to $10,308.00
• Modification of University of Rochester EMS Medical Director contract to $20,000.00 through 2022
• New University of Rochester EMS Medical Director contract for $88,000.00

The Public Services Committee approved several action items, including joint services agreements for machinery and equipment sharing with towns and villages, a $7,700 contract with Genesee Valley BOCES for summer school, a $10,308 grant award contract with NYS DCJS for an Alternative to Incarceration program, and a rescission of a prior resolution due to incorrect dates. The committee also amended the University of Rochester EMS Medical Director contract to a reduced term and amount, and approved a new $88,000 contract with the University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director services starting January 1, 2023. David DiPasquale was appointed as Commissioner of Elections for a term from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026, and the resolution was tabled and referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

• Approved joint services agreements for machinery, tools, equipment and services sharing access with towns and villages (carried)
• Approved $7,700 contract with Genesee Valley BOCES for summer school at Dansville Central School (carried)
• Approved up to $10,308 grant award contract with NYS DCJS for Alternative to Incarceration Grant (carried)
• Rescinded Resolution No. 2022-143 related to NYSDCJS ATI Grant (carried)
• Amended University of Rochester EMS Medical Director contract to term ending 12/31/22, amount not to exceed $20,000 (carried)
• Approved $88,000 contract with University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director services for 1/1/23-12/31/24 (carried)
• Appointed David DiPasquale as Commissioner of Elections for term 1/1/2023-12/31/2026 (tabled and referred to Ways and Means)

Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several contract authorizations for the Department of Social Services and the Department of Health. Items include service agreements for educational support, youth programs, and rabies prevention, as well as a proposed salary schedule amendment.

• Contract for EnCompass Resources for Learning: $143,928.00 for educational support
• Contract for Hillside Children’s Center: $27,500.00 for Youth Court Preventive Services
• Agreement to accept $54,142.00 in donated funds from Education Success Foundation
• Contract for New York State Fence, Inc.: $4,975.00 for Dog Control Expansion Project
• Grant award from NYS Department of Health: $45,861.00 total for Rabies Program

The Human Services Committee approved several contracts for the Department of Social Services, Department of Health, and Office of Workforce Development, including service agreements for preventive programs, special education, and workforce training. It also approved creating a new Public Health Assistant position and accepted a state grant for the rabies program. All actions were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved DSS contracts with EnCompass, Hillside Children's Center, and residential treatment centers (carried)
• Approved DSS donated funds agreements totaling $65,142 (carried)
• Approved Health Department contracts with Daystar Kids, Kearstin E. Knapp, and NYS Fence (carried)
• Approved NYS DOH rabies program grant of $45,861 (carried)
• Approved creating one full-time Public Health Assistant position (carried)
• Approved Workforce Development contracts including WIOA service providers (carried)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors is deciding on several resolutions, including allocating $775,000 in ARPA funds to the Information and Technology Services Department and $500,000 to Livingston County Tourism, Inc. They will also consider using $700,000 from the Akzo Nobel settlement for a regional water project, amending the budget and salary schedule, and appointing a new County Historian. The meeting includes a presentation on the annual report and a State of the County address.

• Approve Abstract of Claims #5B totaling $2,464,917.06
• Authorize $700,000 from Akzo Nobel settlement for water project final design in Leicester and York
• Allocate $775,000 in ARPA funds to IT Services for cybersecurity and infrastructure
• Allocate $500,000 in ARPA funds to Livingston County Tourism for events and festivals
• Appoint Holly Watson as County Historian with annual salary of $55,250

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including authorizing $700,000 in Akzo Nobel settlement funds for final design and engineering of a regional water project for the Towns of Leicester and York. The board also allocated $775,000 in ARPA funds to the Information and Technology Services Department and $500,000 to Livingston County Tourism, Inc. Additionally, the board approved a budget amendment, amended the salary schedule for the District Attorney's office, and appointed Holly Watson as County Historian.

• Approved $700,000 Akzo Nobel settlement funds for water project design (unanimous)
• Approved $775,000 ARPA funds for IT infrastructure and cybersecurity (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA funds for Livingston County Tourism, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #5B totaling $2,464,917.06 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for contingency/personnel (unanimous)
• Amended salary schedule: created Clerk Typist, deleted Senior Legal Typist in DA's office (unanimous)
• Appointed Holly Watson as County Historian, salary $55,250 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider appointing Holly Watson as County Historian, amending the District Attorney's office staffing, and authorizing use of $700,000 in Akzo Nobel settlement funds for final design of a regional water project for Leicester and York. The committee will also approve a $2.46 million claims abstract and a budget amendment for personnel and computer equipment.

• Appoint Holly Watson as County Historian at $55,250/year effective May 29, 2022
• Create one Clerk Typist and delete one Senior Legal Typist in District Attorney's office
• Approve $700,000 Akzo Nobel settlement funds for water project final design and engineering
• Approve Abstract of Claims #5B totaling $2,464,917.06
• Amend 2022 budget: transfer $62,693.31 from contingency to personnel for computer equipment and NeoGov subscription

The committee approved the appointment of Holly Watson as County Historian effective May 29, 2022, with an annual salary of $55,250. It also approved a $2,464,917.06 abstract of claims, a budget amendment, and a resolution to use $700,000 in Akzo Nobel settlement funds for a regional water project. Additionally, the committee approved an ARPA funding request for a tourism re-grant program and an ARPA request from ITS, and amended the salary schedule to create a Clerk Typist position and delete a Senior Legal Typist position in the District Attorney's office.

• Appointed Holly Watson as County Historian, effective May 29, 2022, at $55,250/year (carried)
• Approved abstract of claims #5B totaling $2,464,917.06 (carried)
• Approved $700,000 Akzo Nobel settlement funds for regional water project final design (carried)
• Approved ARPA funding request for tourism re-grant program (carried)
• Approved ARPA funding request for ITS projects (carried)
• Created full-time Clerk Typist position in District Attorney's office (carried)
• Deleted full-time Senior Legal Typist position in District Attorney's office (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for contingency/personnel (carried)

Family Council

The Family Council discussed facility updates including a new 4-star rating and upcoming leadership changes. Staff provided reports on current COVID-19 resident and staff numbers, testing protocols, and visitation procedures.

• Justin Bayliss to start as Director of Long Term Care on June 13, 2022
• 28 residents currently in COVID-19 quarantine
• 14 staff members currently out due to COVID-19
• LCCNR announced as a 4-star facility on May 10, 2022
• Plan to increase Activities staff to three part-time employees by end of June

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will review several zoning referrals. These include updates to solar and wind regulations in the Town of Ossian, a moratorium extension in the Town of Sparta, and area variances for a mobile home park in the Village of Mount Morris.

• Town of Ossian Zoning Text Amendment regarding Solar, Battery Storage, and Wind regulations
• Village of Mount Morris area variances for a Mobile Home Park expansion on Sullivan Street and Erie Street
• Town of Sparta review of a Solar Moratorium Extension

The Livingston County Planning Board met on May 12, 2022, but lacked a quorum, so no substantive decisions could be made. All three zoning referrals (solar/wind text amendment, mobile home park variances, solar moratorium extension) had motions that failed to carry due to the lack of quorum. The board also delayed approval of the April minutes to the June meeting. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with announcements and scheduling for future meetings.

• Approval of April 14, 2022 minutes delayed to June meeting (no quorum)
• Motion to recommend approval of Zoning Referral #2022-029 (Ossian solar/wind text amendment) failed to carry (no quorum)
• Motion to recommend disapproval of Zoning Referral #2022-028 (Mount Morris mobile home park variances) failed to carry (no quorum)
• Motion to recommend approval of Zoning Referral #2022-033 (Sparta solar moratorium extension) failed to carry (no quorum)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for microbusiness support, then vote on a $2,135,964.75 claims abstract and multiple health and social services contracts. The agenda also includes appointments to county boards and proclamations for Mental Health Month, Nurses Week, EMS Week, and Poppy Day.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for microbusiness assistance
• Abstract of Claims #5A totaling $2,135,964.75
• Contracts for Health Dept: Genesee County ($37,873 in 2022), NMS Labs, Physical Therapy Professionals ($75/session), Veterans One-Stop ($100,000/yr)
• NYS Health Dept grant for PICHC program: $255,000 annually for 5 years
• Office for the Aging grant: $987,618 from NYS Office for the Aging

The Board of Supervisors approved a resolution switching the county's sales tax on motor fuel and diesel motor fuel from a percentage rate to a cents-per-gallon rate, effective June 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. The change is estimated to reduce county revenue by $800,000 to $1 million over two quarters. The board also approved numerous contracts, appointments, and grant applications, including a $300,000 CDBG Microenterprise application and a $700,000 water infrastructure grant application.

• Adopted cents-per-gallon fuel tax rate, forfeiting est. $800K-$1M in revenue (9-7)
• Approved $2,135,964.75 Abstract of Claims #5A (unanimous)
• Authorized $300,000 CDBG Microenterprise grant application to NYSOCR (unanimous)
• Authorized $700,000 Northern Border Regional Commission water infrastructure grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $301,000 engineering contract for Presbyterian Road culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care at $145,000/yr (unanimous)
• Appointed Lynette Greene as Director of Community Mental Health Services at $83,500/yr (unanimous)
• Declared two Sheriff's Office vehicles as surplus property (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee will consider several personnel actions, including appointing Lynette Greene as Director of Community Mental Health Services and Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care. The committee will also vote on creating seven full-time Sheriff's Office positions, approving budget amendments, declaring surplus vehicles, and authorizing a $700,000 grant application for water infrastructure planning related to the Akzo mine collapse.

• Appoint Lynette Greene as Director of Community Services, $83,500/year, effective May 8, 2022
• Appoint Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care, $145,000/year, effective June 13, 2022
• Create 7 full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions, delete 14 part-time positions
• Authorize $700,000 NBRC grant application for water infrastructure planning (50% county match)
• Declare two Ford Explorers (2014, 2017) as surplus property

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee approved a resolution to create seven full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions and delete up to fourteen part-time positions, a move Sheriff Dougherty said is budget neutral for now. The committee also approved the appointment of Lynette Greene as Director of Community Mental Health Services at an annual salary of $83,500, and moved a resolution to appoint Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care to the end of the agenda, where it was approved. Other actions included approving an abstract of claims totaling $2,135,964.75, declaring two surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles, and authorizing a grant application for $700,000 for water infrastructure planning.

• Approved Sheriff's Office staffing change: 7 new full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions, delete up to 14 part-time positions (carried)
• Approved appointment of Lynette Greene as Director of Community Mental Health Services, $83,500/year (carried)
• Approved appointment of Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care, $145,000/year (carried)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #5A totaling $2,135,964.75 (carried)
• Approved declaring two surplus Sheriff's Office vehicles (2014 and 2017 Ford Explorers) (carried)
• Approved grant application to Northern Border Regional Commission for $700,000 water infrastructure planning (carried)
• Approved motion for County Attorney to prepare documentation on implementing a cents-per-gallon sales tax on fuel (carried)
• No action taken on District Attorney's request to create Legal Assistant position and delete Senior Legal Typist

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee is reviewing contracts for probation interpreter services, highway maintenance, and a major engineering project. The most significant financial action is the approval of a $301,000 contract with Fisher Associates for the Presbyterian Road culvert replacement, funded entirely by the NYSDOT BridgeNY Program. The committee also authorizes the county to piggyback on Genesee County contracts for equipment and road maintenance to save costs.

• Authorize $301,000 contract with Fisher Associates for Presbyterian Road culvert replacement engineering
• Authorize purchase of equipment rental, crack sealing, and sign materials via Genesee County contracts
• Authorize $2,000 contract with Aguirre Language Services for probation interpreter services
• Transfer a parcel on West Lake Road in Town of Geneseo to Douglas C. McCord and Deborah E. McCord for $100
• Adopt SEQR Negative Declaration for 72-mile snowmobile trail system grant application

The Public Services Committee approved a $301,000 professional services contract with Fisher Associates for engineering and construction inspection of the Presbyterian Road culvert replacement project. The committee also approved creating seven full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions while deleting fourteen part-time positions, and authorized a $300,000 CDBG Microenterprise grant application. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $301,000 Fisher Associates contract for Presbyterian Road culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved creating 7 full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions, deleting 14 part-time positions (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 CDBG Microenterprise grant application to NYS Office of Community Renewal (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 Aguirre Language Services interpreter contract for Probation (unanimous)
• Approved piggybacking on Genesee County contracts for equipment rental, crack sealing, sign materials (unanimous)
• Approved quit claim deed transferring West Lake Road parcel to McCord for $100 (unanimous)
• Approved snowmobile trail grant applications and contracts with Caledonia Trailblazers and Hill & Valley Riders (unanimous)
• Approved sub-recipient and co-development agreements for Mobile and Manufactured Home Replacement Program (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee is meeting to consider several action items, including authorizing contracts for the Department of Health, accepting a state grant for the Office for the Aging, and making appointments to health-related boards. The agenda also includes informational updates on various health programs and services.

• Authorize contracts for County of Genesee ($37,873 in 2022) for regional transportation coordination, NMS Labs for toxicology testing, and Physical Therapy Professionals ($75/session) for Pre-K services
• Accept $255,000 annual grant from NYS Department of Health for Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC)
• Appoint Lynette Greene as Director of Community Services at $83,500/year effective May 8, 2022
• Approve $987,618 grant from NYS Office for the Aging for 2022-2023 programs
• Proclaim National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Mental Health Month (May 2022)

The Human Services Committee approved a series of contracts and appointments, including health department service contracts, a $255,000 annual state grant for perinatal health, and the appointment of Lynette Greene as Director of Community Services at $83,500/year. The committee also approved contracts for the Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, and Workforce Development, plus several proclamations. No substantive decisions were made regarding the supportive housing project, which was discussed as an informational update only.

• Approved 6 health department contracts including NMS Labs toxicology testing and Veterans One-Stop Dwyer Peer Support ($100,000/yr)
• Approved $255,000 annual NYS DOH grant for Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaborative (PICHC)
• Appointed Lynette Greene as Director of Community Services effective May 8, 2022 at $83,500/yr
• Appointed Mary Margaret Stallone to Board of Health (term to 12/31/27)
• Appointed Charles Keenan, Joseph Meekin, and Amanda Schultz to Community Services Board (terms to 12/31/25)
• Approved $987,618 NYS Office for the Aging grant for 2022-2023 programs
• Approved Housing Trust Fund Corporation contract for Section 8 program administration ($53.70 per leased voucher)
• Approved 5 Workforce Development/Youth Bureau contracts totaling up to $122,754

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $2,097,271.78 claims abstract and a series of resolutions to fund capital projects, including $620,000 for the Sheriff's Office facility, $500,000 for highway upgrades, and $410,000 for countywide property improvements. They will also consider a home rule request to continue the additional mortgage recording tax and approve a contract with the University of Rochester for employee wellness services.

• Approval of Abstract of Claims #4B totaling $2,097,271.78
• Transfer of $620,000 to LCSO Facility Capital Project
• Transfer of $500,000 to Highway Upgrades Capital Project
• Home rule request to continue $0.25 per $100 mortgage recording tax
• Contract with University of Rochester for employee wellness program (fee schedule)

The Board of Supervisors voted to switch from a percentage-based to a cents-per-gallon sales tax on motor and diesel fuel, effective June 1, 2022, through January 1, 2023. The change is estimated to forgo $800,000 to $1 million in revenue over two quarters. The Board also approved a $2.1 million abstract of claims, multiple contracts, appointments, and a $300,000 microenterprise grant application.

• Adopted cents-per-gallon fuel tax, forgoing estimated $800K-$1M in revenue (9-7)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #5A totaling $2,135,964.75
• Authorized $301,000 contract for Presbyterian Road culvert replacement engineering
• Approved $300,000 CDBG Microenterprise grant application to NYS OCR
• Authorized $700,000 water infrastructure grant application to Northern Border Regional Commission
• Appointed Justin A. Bayliss as Director of Long-Term Care at $145,000/year
• Appointed Lynette Greene as Director of Community Mental Health Services at $83,500/year
• Approved creating 7 full-time Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer positions

Ways and Means Committee

The committee approved a home rule request to the NY Legislature to continue the additional mortgage recording tax, and approved apportioning $813,893 in mortgage tax receipts to towns and villages. It also approved the abstract of claims, a Sheriff's Office budget amendment, a County Historian fund transfer, and multiple capital project and reserve account increases. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved home rule request for continued mortgage recording tax (unanimous)
• Approved apportionment of $813,893 mortgage tax receipts to towns/villages (unanimous)
• Approved abstract of claims #4B (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's Office budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved County Historian fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $410,000 for Countywide Property Improvements capital project (unanimous)
• Approved $620,000 for LCSO Facility capital project (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 for Highway Upgrades capital project (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board is meeting to review four zoning referrals, including a proposed 5 MW solar facility in Geneseo, a concessions/storage structure for a brewery in Livonia, a zoning map amendment in York, and a fence law review in Conesus. The board will also handle routine items like approving minutes and declarations of conflicts of interest.

• Zoning Referral #2022-017: 5 MW solar facility on Lakeville Road, Town of Geneseo (Jaycox Creek Solar, LLC)
• Zoning Referral #2022-019: 18'x20' structure for concessions, storage, and seasonal outdoor events at 5857 Big Tree Road, Town of Livonia (Little Lakes Brewing, LLC)
• Zoning Referral #2022-021: Zoning Map Amendment for Town of York Official Zoning Map (York Town Board)
• Zoning Referral #2022-015: Review of Town of Conesus Fence Law (Town of Conesus)

The Livingston County Planning Board voted 8-6 against recommending approval of a 5 MW solar facility on Lakeville Road in Geneseo due to concerns about prime soil impacts. A subsequent motion to recommend disapproval also failed (11-3). The board approved a zoning map amendment for the Town of York, a fence law review for Conesus, and a site plan for a concessions structure in Livonia, though the latter passed with two abstentions.

• Rejected recommendation for 5 MW solar facility on Lakeville Road (8-6)
• Failed to recommend disapproval of solar facility (11-3)
• Approved zoning map amendment for Town of York (14-0)
• Approved fence law review for Town of Conesus (13-0-1)
• Approved site plan for concessions structure at 5857 Big Tree Road (12-0-2)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $2,498,733.47 abstract of claims, authorize several contracts for the nursing center and health department, adopt the All Hazard Mitigation Plan, and schedule a public hearing on a CDBG application. The agenda also includes multiple proclamations and a resolution honoring former Mt. Morris Supervisor Charles J. DiPasquale.

• Approving Abstract of Claims #4A totaling $2,498,733.47
• Authorizing contracts for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, including University of Rochester telemedicine ($20,268) and Medline supplies (2022-2027)
• Authorizing health department contracts: Cornell Cooperative Extension ($18,000 max) and Warsaw WIC lease ($6,000/year)
• Adopting the Livingston County All Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Scheduling a May 11, 2022 public hearing on a CDBG application for microbusiness support

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the Abstract of Claims #4A totaling $2,498,733.47, adopted the All Hazard Mitigation Plan, and authorized numerous contracts for county departments including nursing, health, social services, and emergency services. The board also approved a $1 million transportation project for County Road 72 and various equipment purchases and lease agreements.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #4A totaling $2,498,733.47 (unanimous)
• Adopted Livingston County All Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation including staffing, supplies, and telemedicine (unanimous)
• Authorized $1M for County Road 72 bridge project over Keshequa Creek (unanimous)
• Approved $104/hr regular and $116/hr overtime rate for town dump trucks (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for $44,975.50 and Silverado for $44,165.00 (unanimous)
• Renewed Verizon water tower lease at $3,413.77/month with 3% annual increase (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 1,961 sq ft to NYS Dept of Labor at $58,202.48/year (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee approved multiple resolutions, including amendments to the 2022 salary schedule for Central Services, Planning, and Highway departments, creating new positions and deleting others. The committee also authorized the purchase of two new vehicles for the Sheriff's Office, renewed a Verizon water tower lease, and approved a lease with the NYS Department of Labor. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Central Services reorganization: created Building Maintenance Mechanic, deleted Custodial Worker (carried)
• Approved Planning Department: created Administrative Secretary, deleted Senior Typist (carried)
• Approved Highway Department: created Auto Mechanic position (carried)
• Amended pavement marking contract with Seneca Pavement Marking, extending to May 31, 2023 (carried)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $44,975.50 (carried)
• Authorized purchase of 2022 Chevrolet 3500HD Silverado 4WD, not to exceed $44,165.00 (carried)
• Approved renewal of Verizon water tower lease, 5-year term with 3% annual increase (carried)
• Approved lease with NYS Department of Labor for 1,961 sq ft at $58,202.48/year (carried)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider funding a $1 million transportation project for County Road 72 (Presbyterian Road) over a tributary to Keshequa Creek, with potential state/federal reimbursement. They will also vote on creating a new Highway Department auto mechanic position, approving hourly rates for town dump trucks, and authorizing several contracts for EMS, emergency management, central services, and the Sheriff's Office. The agenda includes multiple action items and informational updates.

• Appropriate $1,000,000 for County Road 72 bridge project (PIN 4BNY.43)
• Create full-time Auto Mechanic position (Wage Grade 13) in Highway Department
• Increase town 10-wheel dump truck hourly rate to $104 regular / $116 overtime for 2022-23
• Authorize $80,000 contract with University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director
• Purchase two new Chevrolet vehicles for Sheriff's Office: Tahoe ($44,975.50) and Silverado 3500HD ($44,165.00)

The Public Services Committee approved a $1,000,000 appropriation for the County Road 72 (Presbyterian Road) bridge project over a tributary to Keshequa Creek in Mount Morris, with no local match required. The committee also approved several other actions including new positions, equipment purchases, and contracts for EMS and emergency management services.

• Approved $1M appropriation for Presbyterian Road bridge project (carried)
• Created full-time Auto Mechanic position, Highway Dept (carried)
• Set 2022-23 town dump truck rates at $104/hr regular, $116/hr overtime (carried)
• Approved EMS contracts with Noyes Memorial Hospital ($0) and University of Rochester ($80,000) (carried)
• Approved contracts for Fletch-Air Systems and Foit Albert for emergency management (carried)
• Adopted Livingston County All Hazard Mitigation Plan (carried)
• Approved purchase of 2022 Chevy Tahoe ($44,975.50) and 2022 Chevy Silverado ($44,165) for Sheriff's Office (carried)
• Amended GeoCove contract to $22,500 for GIS mapping applications (carried)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will consider several contracts and grants for the Department of Health, including a $75,000 COVID-19 RISE award and a $1,010,500 lead grant, plus contracts for WIC and home safety. They will also proclaim National Public Health Week and Nursing Home Week, and review informational updates from health, workforce development, and veteran services.

• Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for $18,000 to increase home safety for children under two
• Warsaw WIC Clinic lease with Wyoming Properties, LLC at $500/month ($6,000/year)
• Grant award of $75,000 from NACCHO for MRC COVID-19 RISE
• NYS DOH lead grant of $1,010,500 over five years
• Contract with Veterans One-Stop of Western New York for $125,000 for Outdoor Rx and Dwyer Peer Support

The Human Services Committee approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $1,010,500 NYS lead grant, a $75,000 COVID-19 RISE award, and contracts for Cornell Cooperative Extension, WIC lease, summer youth employment, veterans services, nursing home staffing, and social services messaging. Proclamations for National Public Health Week, Nursing Home Week, and Foster Care Month were also approved. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved Cornell Cooperative Extension home safety contract up to $18,000 (carried)
• Approved Warsaw WIC Clinic lease at $500/month (carried)
• Approved $75,000 NACCHO COVID-19 RISE grant (carried)
• Approved $1,010,500 NYS lead grant (carried)
• Proclaimed National Public Health Week April 4-10, 2022 (carried)
• Approved Arc GLOW summer youth employment contract up to $15,000 (carried)
• Approved Veterans One-Stop contract $125,000 (carried)
• Approved multiple CNR contracts including staffing, supplies, telemedicine (carried)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors is considering the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds to Noyes Memorial Hospital, the County Land Bank, and the Village of Lima. The agenda also includes requests for state legislative action regarding mortgage recording taxes and various personnel and salary adjustments.

• $350,000 ARPA fund allocation to Noyes Memorial Hospital for a mental health clinic in Avon
• $500,000 ARPA fund allocation to Livingston County Land Bank Corporation
• Up to $178,000 ARPA fund allocation to the Village of Lima for broadband infrastructure
• Resolution to request NYS Legislature continue the additional mortgage recording tax
• Appointment of Brittany Ritenburg as Assistant Director of Nursing at $94,000 annual salary

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved several resolutions, including allocating $350,000 in ARPA funds to Noyes Memorial Hospital for a mental health clinic, $500,000 to the Livingston County Land Bank, and up to $178,000 to the Village of Lima for broadband infrastructure. The board also approved a $4.18 million claims abstract, designated itself as lead agency for a SEQR review of a new E911 tower, and authorized a catering contract for employee recognition. All resolutions passed with only one no vote on the hospital and land bank allocations.

• Approved $4,181,129.76 abstract of claims (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 ARPA grant to Noyes Memorial Hospital for mental health clinic (1 no vote)
• Approved $500,000 ARPA grant to Land Bank for property rehabilitation (1 no vote)
• Approved up to $178,000 ARPA grant to Village of Lima for broadband (unanimous)
• Designated County as lead agency for SEQR review of E911 tower at 3360 Gypsy Lane (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 catering contract with Partyman Catering for employee recognition (unanimous)
• Approved $350/week stipend for Interim Director of Long Term Care (unanimous)
• Approved salary schedule changes including new Accountant and full-time Administrative Assistant (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board is meeting to review two zoning referrals: a proposed truck stop in the Town of York and a special use permit modification for a mining operation in the Town of Avon. The board will also handle routine items such as approval of minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Zoning Referral #2022-011: Site plan review, special use permit, and area variance for a truck stop with convenience store, drive-thru, ATM, and fuel facility at Route 36/63 intersection, Town of York (Applicant: York Travel Center LLC)
• Zoning Referral #2022-010: Special use permit modification for existing mining operation at 1392 Oak Openings Road, Town of Avon (Applicant: Oak Openings LLC)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will vote on a $1,961,971.52 abstract of claims, several contracts including a $74,152 health department agreement and an $87,900 workforce development contract, and multiple proclamations. They will also declare surplus highway equipment and reappoint environmental council members.

• Approving Abstract of Claims #3A totaling $1,961,971.52
• Contract with Fusion Medical Staffing for nursing home staffing (term 4/1/22-3/31/23)
• Contract with S2AY Rural Health Network for $74,152 for public health fellows
• Contract with NYS Department of Labor for $87,900 for workforce development
• Declaring surplus highway equipment including a 1984 Caterpillar loader and 1992 dump truck

The Board of Supervisors approved the Abstract of Claims #3A totaling $1,961,971.52 and adopted a preferred agenda of resolutions, including several proclamations and reappointments. Multiple contracts were authorized for staffing, health services, highway materials, and technology, all passed unanimously. No substantive decisions were denied or tabled.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #3A totaling $1,961,971.52 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Fusion Medical Staffing for supplemental staffing at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved contract with S2AY Rural Health Network for $74,152 for Public Health Corps coordination (unanimous)
• Approved hospice fee schedule with rate increases effective October 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with NYS Department of Labor for $87,900 for NY SCION program (unanimous)
• Approved annual bids for aggregate materials, construction materials/services, and equipment rental (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SUNY Research Foundation for $22,873 for Conesus Lake water quality monitoring (unanimous)
• Approved school resource deputy contracts with six school districts totaling $505,505.39 (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee approved the appointment of William Gall as full-time Deputy Director of Emergency Management at $68,000 annually, effective March 28, 2022. It also approved creating three full-time EMT positions, salary increases for the Solar Coordinator, and several other personnel and contract actions. All motions carried unanimously.

• Appointed William Gall as Deputy Director of Emergency Management at $68,000/year (carried)
• Created 3 full-time EMT positions in Emergency Medical Services (carried)
• Increased Solar Coordinator Michael Dunn's salary to $33.24/hour (carried)
• Amended Social Services Commissioner term to full five years ending Feb 28, 2027 (carried)
• Reappointed Zachary A. Cracknell and Shannon E. Rice as Deputy Highway Superintendents (carried)
• Declared 4 highway vehicles as surplus property (carried)
• Approved $49,407.90 phone system contract with Rel Comm, Inc. and $20,113.00 cabling contract with Tele Data Com, Inc. (carried)
• Approved $7,500 contract with Systems Development Group for online portal (carried)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee met to review various departmental contracts, including school resource deputies and hazardous waste collection. The agenda also included personnel reappointments for the Highway Department and Environmental Management Council.

• Contract extension with Environmental Enterprises, Inc. for household hazardous waste up to $32,000
• Authorization of School Resource Deputy contracts for several districts totaling over $480,000
• Contract with SUNY Research Foundation for Conesus Lake water quality monitoring not to exceed $22,873
• Reappointment of Zachary A. Cracknell and Shannon E. Rice as Deputy Highway Superintendents
• Proclamation of April 2022 as 'Donate Life Month'

The Public Services Committee approved multiple contracts and resolutions, including school resource officer agreements with six school districts, annual highway material and equipment bids, and a hazardous waste collection contract. The committee also created three full-time EMT positions, reappointed two deputy highway superintendents, and approved a SEQR negative declaration for a new E911 tower site. All items were approved by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

• Approved $32,000 contract extension with Environmental Enterprises for 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection
• Approved annual bids for aggregate materials, construction materials/services, and equipment rental for Highway Department
• Reappointed Zachary A. Cracknell and Shannon E. Rice as Deputy Highway Superintendents through May 24, 2024
• Approved school resource officer contracts with six school districts totaling $505,540.39
• Approved contract with Monroe Community College for clinical EMS ride time for students
• Created three full-time EMT positions at Grade 5 CSEA Contract
• Approved $22,873 contract with SUNY Research Foundation for Conesus Lake water quality monitoring
• Approved SEQR negative declaration for Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project at 3360 Gypsy Lane, Groveland

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee met to review workforce development contracts, veteran services reports, and department of health updates. Items included authorizing a $87,900 contract for the Youth Bureau and reviewing updated hospice fee schedules.

• Authorization of $87,900 contract with NYS Department of Labor for NY SCION
• Authorization of $74,152 contract with S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
• Proclamation of March 29, 2022, as Vietnam War Veterans Day
• Proclamation of March 2022 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
• Establishment of updated Hospice Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2021

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will vote on several resolutions, including budget amendments for the Department of Health and fund transfers. The meeting also includes appointments for the Traffic Safety Board and the Commissioner of Social Services.

• Appointing Tracy McCaughey as Commissioner of Social Services
• Awarding bids to Sabre Communications for emergency communications system upgrades
• Amending the 2022 Livingston County Budget for the Department of Health
• Appointing Kenneth Buckley to the Livingston County Traffic Safety Board
• Authorizing fund transfers for the USDA Reconnect Program

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board will hold a Zoom meeting to review three zoning referrals: a commercial building in Mount Morris, a 5 MW solar project in Avon, and a zoning text amendment for battery energy storage regulations. They will also discuss changes to the solar/BESS review format and handle routine business.

• Zoning Referral #2022-006: Site plan review for a 2,502 sq ft commercial building on East State Street, Mount Morris (Cocca Development)
• Zoning Referral #2021-113: Site plan review and special use permit for a 5 MW solar project at 5406 Lake Road, Avon (DG Lake Road, LLC)
• Zoning Referral #2022-004: Zoning text amendment to add Article XVI: Battery Energy Storage System Regulation (Avon Town Board)
• Discussion on changes to solar/BESS review format

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant contract for an economic development project in Geneseo, then vote on a preferred agenda including a resolution supporting local control over COVID-19 mitigation in schools and opposing Senate Bill S7855 on Western Regional Off-Track Betting board membership. They will also approve multiple contracts for social services, aging, workforce development, planning, and other departments, plus a bid for a new Ford F-250 for emergency management.

• Public hearing on CDBG contract with NYS Office of Community Renewal for economic development in Geneseo
• Resolution supporting local control for school COVID-19 mitigation measures
• Resolution opposing Senate Bill S7855 on Western Regional OTB board membership
• Contracts for Chances & Changes (up to $60,000), Arc GLOW ($24,500), and others
• Bid award for 2022 Ford F-250 XLT at $52,852.50 to Orleans Ford

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors approved the $2,298,588.40 Abstract of Claims #2A and passed a resolution supporting local control over COVID-19 mitigation in schools. The board also approved numerous contracts, including $13,000 for a Family Safety Advocate and up to $60,000 for domestic violence services with Chances & Changes, Inc., and a $72,550 water system leak detection contract. All votes were unanimous with two members absent.

• Approved Abstract of Claims #2A totaling $2,298,588.40 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting local school control over COVID-19 mitigation (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 contract with Chances & Changes for Family Safety Advocate (unanimous)
• Approved up to $60,000 contract with Chances & Changes for domestic violence services (unanimous)
• Awarded $52,852.50 bid to Orleans Ford for a 2022 Ford F-250 XLT (unanimous)
• Awarded $72,550 leak detection contract to Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (unanimous)
• Authorized USDA ReConnect broadband application with Empire Access (unanimous)
• Approved $16,311 contract with Lucidea Technologies for historian software (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee approved a resolution to partner with Empire Access in applying for USDA ReConnect Round 3 funding to expand broadband infrastructure, with the county providing a 25% cost share match if awarded. It also approved converting a part-time Planning position to full-time, authorized a memorandum of agreement with the Water and Sewer Authority for project management on water infrastructure improvements, and approved several contracts and administrative items. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved converting part-time Community Development Specialist to full-time (unanimous)
• Approved partnership with Empire Access for USDA ReConnect broadband application (unanimous)
• Authorized MOA with Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority for project management (unanimous)
• Approved $14,880 contract with Health System Services for ceiling track inspection (unanimous)
• Approved $2,298,588.40 Abstract of Claims #2A (unanimous)
• Approved $39,000 contract with Venesky & Company for indirect cost recovery (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Stifel for deferred compensation advisory services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting local control for COVID-19 mitigation in schools (unanimous)

Public Services Committee

The Livingston County Public Services Committee approved several action items, including a contract for the County Historian's software subscription, a bid for a new Ford F-250 for Emergency Management, a resolution to partner with Empire Access for a USDA broadband grant application, a memorandum of understanding with the Water and Sewer Authority for project management, and multiple planning department contracts. The committee also received informational updates from the County Clerk, Water and Sewer Authority, and Planning. All items were approved and referred as noted.

• Approved $16,311 contract with Lucidea Technologies for 3-year Presto software subscription for County Historian
• Awarded bid to Orleans Ford for one 2022 Ford F-250 XLT at $52,852.50 for Emergency Management
• Authorized partnership with Empire Access to apply for USDA ReConnect Round 3 broadband funding (application due Feb 22, 2022)
• Approved MOU with Livingston County Water and Sewer Authority for project management on Leicester/York water infrastructure project (using $350,000 Akzo settlement funds)
• Approved planning contracts totaling $115,190, including $89,200 for Conesus Lake watershed implementation and $12,500 for supportive housing feasibility study

The Public Services Committee approved a resolution to partner with Empire Access in applying for USDA ReConnect Round 3 funding to expand broadband infrastructure, and referred it to the Ways and Means Committee. The committee also approved several contracts, including a $72,550 leak detection survey and a $52,852.50 Ford F-250 purchase. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved partnership with Empire Access for USDA ReConnect broadband application (unanimous)
• Approved $16,311 contract with Lucidea Technologies for historian software (unanimous)
• Approved $52,852.50 purchase of 2022 Ford F-250 from Orleans Ford (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Water & Sewer Authority for Akzo settlement project management (unanimous)
• Approved $72,550 leak detection contract with Ground Penetrating Radar Systems (unanimous)
• Approved 5 planning contracts totaling $115,190 (unanimous)
• Approved creating full-time Community Development Specialist position (unanimous)
• Approved two emergency communications tower contracts pending bid results (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Livingston County Human Services Committee will consider several action items, including contracts for the Department of Social Services with Chances & Changes, Inc., for the Office for the Aging with Arc GLOW and others, and for Workforce Development with Partyman Catering and The Bonadio Group. They will also receive informational updates on indigent burials, Veterans' Services, and the Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, along with monthly statistics and year-end data.

• Contract with Chances & Changes, Inc. for $13,000 (Family Safety Advocate) and up to $60,000 (Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services)
• Contract with Arc GLOW for transportation services up to $24,500
• Contract with Home and Health Care Services, Inc. for personal care at $30.95/hour
• Contract with Partyman Catering for Teen Recognition Dinner up to $17,000
• Appointment of Susan George to the Community Initiatives Council

The Human Services Committee approved multiple contracts for the Department of Social Services, Office for the Aging, and Workforce Development, including a $13,000 Family Safety Advocate contract and a $60,000 non-residential domestic violence services contract with Chances & Changes, Inc. The committee also approved the appointment of Tracy McCaughey as Commissioner of Social Services, effective February 28, 2022, at an annual salary of $112,000. Additionally, they approved a resolution proclaiming March 2022 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

• Approved DSS contracts with Chances & Changes, Inc. for Family Safety Advocate ($13,000) and domestic violence services (up to $60,000) (carried)
• Approved Office for the Aging contracts with Arc GLOW ($24,500), Home and Health Care Services ($30.95/hour), and SUNY Oneonta (affiliation agreement) (carried)
• Approved appointment of Susan George to Community Initiatives Council for 2022 (carried)
• Approved Workforce Development contracts with Partyman Catering ($17,000) and The Bonadio Group ($19,999) (carried)
• Approved proclamation of March 2022 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (carried)
• Approved appointment of Tracy McCaughey as Commissioner of Social Services, effective 2/28/22, salary $112,000 (carried)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law that sets 2022 salaries for county officers serving fixed terms, with increases ranging from about $2,000 to $5,600. The board will also vote on a $3.04 million claims abstract, a settlement in an opioid lawsuit, and several other resolutions. A broadband update is scheduled during privileges of the floor.

• Local Law A-2022 sets 2022 salaries for 10 county officers, e.g., County Administrator Ian M. Coyle from $156,300 to $160,000
• Resolution 2022-38 approves Abstract of Claims #1B totaling $3,038,292.46
• Resolution approves opioid settlement with Allergan for approximately $135,780.58
• Resolution authorizes purchase of a 2021 Gradall XL3100 V excavator for up to $332,517.64
• Resolution supports NY State Buy American Salt Act, citing local salt mine in Groveland

The Board of Supervisors adopted Local Law A-2022, which applies the 2022 salary revisions to all county officers serving fixed terms, with increases ranging from about $2,425 to $5,575. The board also approved a $3.04 million claims abstract, an opioid settlement with Allergan worth approximately $135,780.58, and the purchase of a new excavator for the Highway Department. All resolutions passed unanimously with no dissenting votes.

• Adopted Local Law A-2022 setting 2022 salaries for fixed-term county officers (unanimous)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #1B totaling $3,038,292.46 (unanimous)
• Approved opioid settlement with Allergan for ~$135,780.58 (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2021 Gradall XL3100 V excavator, not to exceed $332,517.64 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental contract with LaBella Associates for bridge project, not to exceed $212,700 (unanimous)
• Authorized contract clarification with County Administrator Ian M. Coyle (unanimous)
• Approved tax roll corrections for five parcels across five towns (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 official list of county officials required to file financial disclosure (unanimous)

Ways and Means Committee

The committee approved the purchase of a 2021 Gradall excavator for $332,517.64, a supplemental contract extension for bridge work, an opioid settlement with Allergan, and several tax roll corrections. They also approved a resolution supporting the NY Buy American Salt Act, an abstract of claims, budget amendments, and a contract amendment for the County Administrator. The committee declined to fund a Noyes request and deferred a decision on the Lima broadband project.

• Approved purchase of 2021 Gradall XL3100 excavator for $332,517.64 (carried)
• Approved supplemental contract extension for LaBella Associates, no cost increase (carried)
• Approved opioid settlement with Allergan for ~$135,780.58 (carried)
• Approved tax roll corrections for five parcels in various towns (carried)
• Approved resolution supporting NY Buy American Salt Act (carried)
• Approved Abstract of Claims #1B totaling $3,038,292.46 (carried)
• Approved 2022 budget amendment for Office for the Aging (carried)
• Approved amendment to County Administrator contract (carried)

Family Council

The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation discussed new COVID-19 testing requirements for visitors and the temporary suspension of admissions. The body also provided updates on staffing recruitment and personnel changes.

• Requirement for visitors to provide negative SARS-CoV-2 test results 1-2 days prior to visit
• Temporary suspension of admissions effective 1/14/2022
• Introduction of Angela Swain as Director of Social Work services
• Departure of Roger Eric Townsend effective 1/28/2022
• Report that the WCCH Dialysis Center has no official open date

Planning Board

The Livingston County Planning Board is meeting virtually to review several zoning referrals, including a solar project in Avon, a 48-unit apartment building in Dansville, and solar zoning amendments in Dansville and Livonia. They will also consider a moratorium extension for large-scale solar in Groveland and zoning text amendments for motor vehicle repair shops in Sparta. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of minutes and conflict of interest declarations.

• Zoning Referral #2021-097: 4.37 MW solar project at 5530 Wolcott Drive, Town of Avon (Applicant: Avon CSG I LLC)
• Zoning Referral #2021-094: 3-story, 48-unit apartment building on Franklin Street, Village of Dansville (Applicant: DePaul)
• Zoning Referral #2021-106: Solar regulations as Article XV of Dansville Zoning Code
• Zoning Referral #2021-108: Solar regulations as Article XVII of Town of Livonia Zoning Ordinance
• Zoning Referral #2021-107: Moratorium extension for large-scale solar in Town of Groveland

The Livingston County Planning Board reviewed several zoning referrals. A motion to recommend disapproval of a 4.37 MW solar project in Avon failed due to insufficient votes, so the referral was forwarded without a recommendation. The board recommended approval for a 48-unit apartment building in Dansville and several zoning text amendments, but a motion on Sparta's motor vehicle repair shop amendment also failed.

• Motion to recommend disapproval of Avon solar project failed (12-2-1)
• Approved recommendation for 48-unit apartment building in Dansville (14-0-1)
• Approved Dansville solar zoning text amendment (15-0-0)
• Approved Livonia solar zoning text amendment (15-0-0)
• Approved Groveland solar moratorium extension (15-0-0)
• Motion to approve Sparta motor vehicle repair shop amendment failed (13-1-1)
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2021 meeting with corrections (15-0-0)

Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Livingston County Board of Supervisors will vote on approving two abstracts of claims totaling $5,516,076.67, introduce a local law to apply 2022 salary revisions to fixed-term county officers, and consider resolutions supporting increased state funding for county veterans services and a peer-to-peer support program for veterans. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to county boards and a public hearing for a CDBG economic development project in Geneseo.

• Approval of Abstract of Claims #12B for $2,919,312.14 and #1A for $2,596,764.53
• Introduction of Local Law A-2022 applying 2022 salary revisions to fixed-term county officers
• Resolution seeking state funding for a PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Support Program for veterans
• Resolution supporting increased state funding for county veterans service agencies from $10,000 to 0.5% of benefits
• Public hearing scheduled for Feb 9 on CDBG contract for Strange Design Public House project in Geneseo

The Board of Supervisors introduced Local Law A-2022 to apply the adopted 2022 salary revisions to all county officers serving fixed terms, with a public hearing scheduled for January 26, 2022. The board also adopted the 2022 salary schedule for all county employees, including department heads and those covered by collective bargaining agreements. Numerous contracts, appointments, and administrative resolutions were approved, including the purchase of four new sheriff's vehicles and the approval of the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.

• Introduced Local Law A-2022 applying 2022 salary revisions to fixed-term county officers (public hearing set for 1/26/22)
• Adopted 2022 salaries for all county employees, including department heads and union-covered staff
• Approved purchase of four 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $182,700
• Approved Five Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approved $2,919,312.14 in claims (Abstract #12B) and $2,596,764.53 in claims (Abstract #1A)
• Authorized lease with Town of Geneseo for former skilled nursing facility space at $5,629.37/month
• Appointed Jennifer Rodriguez as Interim Director of Community Mental Health Services
• Set county mileage rate at 58.5¢ per mile effective January 1, 2022

Ways and Means Committee

The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee is meeting to consider several personnel appointments and new positions, including an Assistant Director of Nursing and a Deputy Director of Emergency Management. They will also vote on purchasing four new Sheriff's Office vehicles, approving abstracts of claims totaling over $5.5 million, and setting the 2022 mileage rate at 58.5 cents per mile. The agenda includes a public hearing on a local law applying 2022 salary revisions to fixed-term county officers.

• Appoint Mikael Barge as Assistant Director of Nursing at $94,000/year
• Create Deputy Director of Emergency Management position ($67,000-$70,000)
• Purchase 4 Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs for Sheriff's Office, total $182,700
• Approve abstracts of claims: $2,919,312.14 and $2,596,764.53
• Set mileage rate at 58.5¢ per mile effective Jan 1, 2022

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will consider appointing nine members to the Environmental Management Council and naming Patti LaVigne as its chairperson. It will also initiate the SEQR environmental review process for a new E911 communications tower at 3360 Gypsy Lane in Groveland, and authorize three planning contracts totaling up to $66,440. Informational updates cover watershed funding, agricultural district renewals, and broadband projects.

• Appoint 9 members to Environmental Management Council for 2022-23 terms
• Appoint Patti LaVigne as EMC Chairperson for 1/14/22-1/13/23
• Start SEQR review for E911 tower at 3360 Gypsy Lane, Groveland
• Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension up to $21,440 for Ag District #3 renewal
• Contract with Genesee Valley Conservancy up to $10,000 for farmland preservation applications

The Public Services Committee approved the creation of a Deputy Director position for the Emergency Management Office and referred the matter to Ways and Means. The committee also approved the purchase of four new 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs for the Sheriff's Office at a total cost not to exceed $182,700.00. Several contracts were authorized, including agreements with Cornell Cooperative Extension, Genesee Valley Conservancy, and the Livingston County Soil & Water Conservation District for planning services, as well as contracts with Greater Rochester Enterprise and the Livingston County Development Corporation for economic development. Multiple appointments to various boards and councils were also approved.

• Approved creation of Deputy Director position for Emergency Management, referred to Ways and Means
• Approved purchase of four 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe PPVs for Sheriff's Office, not to exceed $182,700
• Approved contracts for Planning Dept: Cornell Cooperative Extension ($21,440), Genesee Valley Conservancy ($10,000), Soil & Water Conservation District ($35,000)
• Approved contracts for Economic Development: Greater Rochester Enterprise ($15,000), Livingston County Development Corporation ($1,200,000)
• Scheduled public hearing for Feb 9, 2022 on CDBG contract for Strange Design Public House project in Geneseo
• Approved appointments to Environmental Management Council (9 members) and Chairperson Patti LaVigne
• Approved initiation of SEQR process for Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project at 3360 Gypsy Lane, Groveland
• Approved appointments to Soil & Water Conservation District Board, Fish & Wildlife Management Board, Traffic Safety Board, Water & Sewer Authority, and Inter-County Association

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider multiple action items, including authorizing contracts for the Department of Social Services (DSS) with various providers for services like representative payee, foster care assessments, and temporary housing, as well as a contract with Livingston County Workforce Development for training and employment services. The committee will also review contracts for the Office for the Aging, including transportation and medical alert services, and consider resolutions supporting veteran peer-to-peer support and increased state funding for county veterans' services. Informational items include monthly statistics on caseloads, housing, and child support, as well as updates on staffing and program activities.

• DSS contracts with Balanced Care, Catholic Charities, Child Care Council, NYS OCFS, UR Medicine/Noyes Health, and worksite sponsors
• Workforce Development contract with Vira Realty DBA Willow Creek Venue for $1,250 for Teen Recognition Dinner
• Office for the Aging contracts with RGRTA/RTS, Noyes Health, and Catholic Charities for transportation and medical alert services
• Resolution seeking funding for PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Support Program for veterans
• Resolution supporting increased state funding for county veterans' service agencies

The Human Services Committee approved a series of contracts for the Department of Social Services, Workforce Development, Office for the Aging, Department of Health, and Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. These include new and renewed agreements for services such as representative payee services, foster care assessments, temporary housing, day care inspections, and medical alert systems. The committee also approved resolutions requesting state funding for a veteran peer-to-peer support program and an increase in state funding for county veteran services agencies.

• Approved multiple DSS contracts including Balanced Care, Catholic Charities, Child Care Council, NYS OCFS, UR Medicine/Noyes Health, and worksite sponsors
• Approved $250,750 contract with Livingston County Workforce Development for training and employment services
• Approved $1,250 contract with Vira Realty DBA Willow Creek Venue for Teen Recognition Dinner
• Approved contracts for Office for the Aging including RGRTA/RTS, Noyes Health, and Catholic Charities for transportation and medical alert services
• Approved resolution requesting state funding for PFC Joseph Dwyer Peer-to-Peer Support Program
• Approved resolution supporting increased state funding for county veteran services agencies
• Approved multiple Department of Health contracts including Coordinated Care Services, Common Ground Health, Foster Martin, Noyes Hospital, County of Steuben, and West Fire Systems
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Rodriguez as Interim Director of Community Mental Health Services

Board of Supervisors Meeting

This is an organizational meeting to elect a temporary chairman and the Chairman of the Board. The board will also appoint standing committees for 2022 and confirm the committee schedule.

• Election of Temporary Chairman
• Election of Chairman of the Board
• Appointment of Vice Chairman of the Board
• 2022 Standing Committee Appointments
• $20.00 Sunshine Fund Collection

The Board of Supervisors held its organizational meeting, electing David LeFeber as Chairman for 2022 by a roll call vote of 1,865 to 0, with one absent. Daniel Pangrazio was appointed Vice Chairman. The board also approved committee assignments and noted upcoming meeting schedule changes.

• Elected David LeFeber as 2022 Chairman (1,865-0)
• Appointed Daniel Pangrazio as Vice Chairman
• Approved 2022 standing committee assignments
• Adjourned to January 12, 2022