Steuben County, NY

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including an extra work allowance for the Bath Landfill Cell 6A, adding an effluent pump to major equipment, and bids/contracts for ice control sand and laboratory analysis services. The agenda also includes a FEMA update and approval of previous minutes. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Request approval for Bath Landfill Cell 6A extra work allowance
• Request to add effluent pump to major equipment
• Bids for ice control sand
• Extension for laboratory analysis of county environmental samples
• FEMA update

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will meet on September 1, 2026, to consider several departmental requests, including contract renewals, grant acceptances, and a discussion on 287(g) agreements. The agenda includes items from the Public Defender, Probation, Emergency Services, Sheriff's Office, Personnel, and County Manager. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting.

• Contract renewal with Sand Investigations for investigation services
• Accept 2026/2027 Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Grant - $40,305.00
• Approval of EMS Billing Rates
• Accept 2026-2027 Child Passenger Safety Grant
• Accept donation of K-9 'Nick' from Steuben County Sheriff's Association

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving the treasurer's report, and reviewing inventory status. They will also discuss awarding bids and real estate tax auction matters. No specific contracts or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026
• Treasurer's report
• Inventory status and updates
• Award bid(s)
• Real estate tax auction discussion

Ethics Board

Public Hearings

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing for Local Law Tentatively No. Nine for the Year 2026. This proposed law would change the required publication notice period for public hearings prior to transferring funds from reserve accounts.

• Proposed Local Law Tentatively No. Nine for the Year 2026
• Rescinding Local Law No. Five for the Year 1998
• Increasing public hearing notice from 3 days to at least 5 days for reserve account withdrawals

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on August 24, 2026, to gather comments on community development needs and discuss applying for a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for mobile home replacements. The hearing is required for citizen participation in the grant application process. Written comments are accepted until August 28, 2026.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for $500,000 for mobile home replacements
• Hearing at Steuben County Legislative Chambers, 20 East Morris Street, Bath, NY
• Comments due by August 28, 2026 to Marie Myers Shearing, Planning Director
• Accommodations for disabilities available with advance notice

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold its regular monthly meeting, including public hearings on a local law, a reserve transfer, and a CDBG grant application. The board will vote on resolutions to adopt the local law, authorize transfers from reserve and other accounts, accept state and foundation grants, and purchase real property in Bath and Rathbone. It will also consider creating and reclassifying county positions, approving the Stop-DWI plan, and confirming a commissioner appointment.

• Adopting Local Law Tentatively No. Nine for 2026, rescinding Local Law No. Five for 1998
• Transfer from Public Safety Building Repairs and Renovations Reserve Fund to IT Equipment Capital Project for Jail
• Purchase of .242 +/- acres in Village of Bath
• Three resolutions to purchase property in Town of Rathbone for Newcomb Road Bridge over Canisteo River
• Creating one Inventory Aide position (CSEA Grade F) in Public Works

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York (ICAWNY) holds its regular meeting hosted by Genesee County at the Genesee County Airport. The agenda includes approval of minutes, treasurer's reports for June and July 2026, a NYSAC update, and a tour of the airport. The treasurer's report shows a treasury balance of $6,677.74 as of July 31, 2026, with receipts from county registration fees and dues, and disbursements for catering and bank charges.

• Treasury balance $6,677.74 as of July 31, 2026
• June 2026 receipts $450.00, disbursements $752.00
• July 2026 receipts $350.00, disbursements $2.00
• Registration fee $25.00 per person for the meeting
• Tour of Genesee County Airport by Commissioner Laura Wadhams

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to review the treasurer's report and inventory status. The body will discuss updates regarding Fenderson Avenue and the real estate tax auction. Members will also consider awarding bids.

• Awarding of bids
• Fenderson Avenue update
• Real estate tax auction discussion
• Inventory status updates

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved several actions, including awarding a $242,980 rehabilitation contract for 8 O'Connor Avenue in Hornell to River Valley Contracting, and a $14,200 demolition bid for 136 East Elm in Hornell to LCP, pending donation finalization. They also authorized participation in the county tax auction to buy up to six properties for $150,000, and approved a $15,000 purchase offer for 24 Stanton Street in Painted Post/Erwin. A change order for $2,075 was approved for the Fenderson Street Extension project, and the property was authorized to be listed for $185,000.

• Approved $2,075 change order for Griffin Construction to fill collapsed dry well (6-0)
• Authorized listing Fenderson Street Extension property with Warren Homes for $185,000 (6-0)
• Awarded air monitoring bid at 40 Mill Street to Paradigm for $1,488 (6-0)
• Awarded rehab bid at 8 O'Connor Ave to River Valley Contracting for $242,980 (6-0)
• Awarded demolition bid at 136 East Elm to LCP for $14,200, pending donation (6-0)
• Authorized tax auction participation to buy up to 6 properties for $150,000 (4-0-1, Alger abstained)
• Authorized $15,000 purchase offer on 24 Stanton St, Painted Post/Erwin (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will meet to approve minutes, consider personnel actions including new positions and salary adjustments, and discuss a request for a public hearing on a CDBG Mobile Home Replacement Program grant application. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Bath, NY.

• Create One Inventory Aide Position (CSEA Grade F, $39,735-$58,803)
• Appoint Professional Engineer Above Mid-Point (Management Grade K, Step 12, $124,878)
• Appoint Deputy Director of Public Safety Above Mid-Point (Management Grade G, Step 14, $98,665)
• Reclassify Receptionist to Typist (CSEA Grade C, $34,340-$50,797)
• Request Public Hearing for CDBG Mobile Home Replacement Program Grant Application

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved a $150,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to Judgments & Claims, declared surplus items for auction, and authorized several personnel actions including creating an Inventory Aide position, appointing a Professional Engineer, and confirming Lise Reynolds as Commissioner of Social Services. All motions passed unanimously 5-0. The committee also authorized a public hearing for a CDBG Mobile Home Replacement Program grant application.

• Approved $150,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgments & Claims (5-0)
• Declared specific items as surplus and directed auction (5-0)
• Authorized creation of one Inventory Aide position, CSEA Grade F (5-0)
• Appointed Professional Engineer at Management Grade K, Step 12, $124,878 (5-0)
• Appointed Deputy Director of Emergency Services at Management Grade H, Step 14, $98,665 (5-0)
• Reclassified one Receptionist position to Typist, CSEA Grade C (5-0)
• Appointed Senior Social Services Attorney at Management Grade K, Step 6, $105,454 (5-0)
• Recommended confirmation of Lise Reynolds as Commissioner of Social Services and appointed her at Management Grade L, Step 14, $144,481 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes and consider several department requests. These include fund transfers for road work, building repairs, and a jail Wi-Fi project, as well as accepting grants for emergency services. The committee will also review monthly financial reports and hear an update on the landfill expansion bond issuance.

• Transfer $100,000 for road surface treatment
• Accept $29,529 donation from Donald J. Guthrie Foundation
• Accept $354,596 NYS PSAP Operations Grant
• Approve 2027 STOP DWI Plan
• Review Landfill Expansion Bond Issuance Results

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved all items on its agenda, including a $100,000 budget transfer for road surface treatments, several capital project expenditures for roofing, flooring, and paving, and a $150,000 contingency fund transfer. It also accepted two grants, approved the 2027 STOP DWI Plan, authorized a jail Wi-Fi project transfer, renewed an auctioneer contract, and approved bond closing payments. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved $100,000 transfer from Road Improvement Unassigned to Surface Treatments (5-0)
• Approved $26,550 for roof replacement at Pro Action Building (5-0)
• Approved up to $55,000 for flooring replacement at Hornell Community Services Building (5-0)
• Approved up to $50,000 for paving at Veteran's Building, County Barn, and Mt. Washington fuel pumps (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgements & Claims (5-0)
• Accepted $29,529 from Donald J. Guthrie Foundation Grant (5-0)
• Accepted $354,596 PSAP Grant for 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved 2027 STOP DWI Plan (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will discuss budget presentations for four outside agencies for 2027. The body will also consider several authorizations for building renovations and paving projects.

• Awarding RFP for Engineer and Architect Services for COB bathroom renovations
• Contract authorization for Wilkins Ultra-Pure
• Reroofing at the Pro Action Building
• Flooring replacement at the Hornell Community Services Building
• 2027 Budget Presentations for Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes, Soil & Water Conservation District, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Southeast Steuben Libraries

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved several capital project expenditures, including a $355,804 contract for engineering and architectural services for County Office Building bathroom renovations. They also authorized contracts for water cooler maintenance, roof repair, flooring replacement, and paving, along with a $5,000 payment to the Finger Lakes SPCA. Budget presentations were heard from outside agencies, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Awarded RFP for COB bathroom renovations to LaBella & Associates, not to exceed $355,804 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with Wilkins Ultra-Pure for filtered water coolers at $28/unit/month (5-0)
• Authorized up to $26,500 for roof repair at Pro Action Building from capital project account (5-0)
• Authorized up to $55,000 for flooring replacement at Hornell Community Services Building (5-0)
• Authorized up to $50,000 for paving at Veteran's area from Pave Seal account (5-0)
• Authorized $5,000 payment to Finger Lakes SPCA from Animal Cruelty budget (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to approve remaining 2026 Youth Sports Funding Allocations, discuss 2025 Summer Recreation Programs, and act on several departmental requests including new contracts and expense approvals. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of remaining 2026 Youth Sports Funding Allocations
• New contract with Dr. Kathryn M. Karch, Surrogacy Psychologist
• Approval of NYSBP, Inc. operating and Lease Agreement for automatic blood pressure machine at $159/month (9/1/26-8/31/27)
• Tuition Aid Request for Social Services employee Christine Colley - $5,665.29
• Reclassify Receptionist position to Typist position in Community Services (CSEA Grade A to C) $33,207-$50,797 range

The committee approved all department requests, including $27,794 in youth sports and summer rec funding, a $300/hour psychologist contract, and several smaller contracts and expenses. It also heard presentations on homelessness data and a student civic readiness program, but took no action on those items.

• Approved $27,794 in youth sports and rec funding allocations (5-0)
• Authorized county to cover $6,000 for 2024-2025 Summer Rec Program (5-0)
• Approved contract with Dr. Kathryn M. Karch at $300/hour (5-0)
• Approved WNY CAC to use county CAC nurse when available (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 for Community Services staff meeting lunch (5-0)
• Approved preschool contracts for speech and OT providers (5-0)
• Extended NYSBP blood pressure kiosk lease through Aug 2027 (5-0)
• Approved $1,455 for RSVP Bone Builders training (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will review Agricultural District No. 3, covering parts of Avoca, Bath, Howard, Prattsburgh, Pulteney, Urbana, and Wheeler. The review period runs from September 1 to September 30, 2026, during which municipalities and landowners can propose modifications. After the review, proposed changes will be submitted to the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board for a public hearing.

• Review of Agricultural District No. 3 (established 1975) covering multiple towns
• 30-day public review period from September 1–30, 2026
• Proposals to modify district boundaries must be filed with county clerks by September 30, 2026
• Modifications require landowner ownership of at least 10% of proposed changes
• Public hearing scheduled after Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board review

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to decide on a $100,000 transfer from Road Improvement Unassigned funds to Surface Treatments. The committee will also discuss updates to landfill operations, including Cell 6A construction, and consider waiving procurement policy for park reservation software. One new Inventory Aide position is proposed.

• Authorization to transfer $100,000 from Road Improvement Unassigned to Surface Treatments
• Authorization to waive procurement policy for park reservation software purchase
• Create one Inventory Aide position (CSEA Grade F, $39,753–$58,803)
• Cell 6A landfill construction updates
• Steel sign posts bid consideration

The Public Works Committee approved a $100,000 budget transfer for road surface treatments, a $6,600 annual contract for park reservation software, and the acquisition of 0.226 acres for the Newcomb Road Bridge project. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved $100,000 transfer from Road Improvement Unassigned to Surface Treatments (5-0)
• Approved waiver of procurement and contract with CivicPlus for park reservation software, $6,600/year (5-0)
• Approved award of steel sign posts bid to Chemung Supply Corp., Eberl Iron Works, Inc., and National Highway Products, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved creation of one Inventory Aide position, CSEA Grade F (5-0)
• Approved acquisition of 0.226 acres for $1,300 for Newcomb Road Bridge project (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will consider several contract renewals and grant acceptances. The body will also discuss a budget transfer for a jail project and the approval of EMS billing rates.

• Acceptance of SFY 25/26 Public Safety Answering Point Grant for $354,596.00
• Jail Budget Transfer of $35,000.00 from Building Contingency Fund for Wi-Fi Project
• Acceptance of Donald J. Guthrie Foundation Grant for $29,529.00
• Contract renewals for Net Motion ($22,032.00) and Priority Dispatch ($1,085.00)
• Approval of 2027 STOP DWI Plan and EMS Billing Rates

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several contract renewals and grants, and voted 4-1 to join the Sheriff in signing onto a lawsuit against New York State for monetary damages from the state's termination of 287-g agreements. The motion will be forwarded to the full Legislature. The committee also approved the 2027 STOP DWI Plan, a $35,000 jail Wi-Fi budget transfer, and accepted a $354,596 PSAP grant.

• Approved joining Sheriff in lawsuit against state over 287-g termination (4-1, Tobia opposed)
• Approved 2027 STOP DWI Plan (5-0)
• Authorized $35,000 transfer from Public Safety Building Repairs & Renovations Reserve to Jail Wi-Fi capital project (5-0)
• Accepted SFY 2025/2026 PSAP grant of $354,596 (5-0)
• Renewed contract with Finger Lakes Paralegal Services for one year (5-0)
• Renewed contract with Apex Polygraph Services at $300 standard/$400 historical (5-0)
• Renewed contract with Reintegration Mental Health Counseling at $350 per evaluation (5-0)
• Renewed contracts with Net Motion ($22,032) and Priority Dispatch ($1,085) (5-0 each)

Community Services Board

The Steuben County Community Services Board will hold its regular meeting on July 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Room H of the Community Services building at 115 Liberty. The board will review and vote on approval of the minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting. No substantive decisions or votes are scheduled beyond procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee is holding a special meeting to consider one item: accepting the New York State Septic System Replacement Fund Grant. No other business is listed for this committee.

• Accepting the NYS Septic System Replacement Fund Grant

The committee voted 5-0 to accept Round 5 of the NYS Septic System Replacement Fund Grant in the amount of $100,000. The meeting then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Accepted $100,000 NYS Septic System Replacement Fund Grant (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Legislature will hold three special committee meetings on Monday, July 27, 2026, before its regular Legislative Meeting. The meetings cover a City of Corning claim, a Hornell appraisal award and transfer, a FOIL management system contract, creating a Deputy Director of Public Safety position, and accepting a NYS septic system replacement grant. These are scheduled items for discussion or action.

• City of Corning Claim
• Hornell Appraisal-Award and Transfer
• FOIL Management System-Authorize Contract and Transfer of Funds
• Creating Deputy Director of Public Safety Position
• Accepting the NYS Septic System Replacement Fund Grant

The joint Administration and Finance committees approved three items: an additional $20,000 for legal bills related to the City of Corning claim, awarding a $6,900 appraisal contract for a Hornell property to Hynes Valuation Group, and a five-year contract with Granicus for a FOIL management system at $19,700.69 for the first year. All motions passed unanimously (5-0 in each committee).

• Approved $20,000 transfer from Judgements and Claims for Corning claim legal bills (5-0 Admin, 5-0 Finance)
• Awarded Hornell property appraisal to Hynes Valuation Group for $6,900 (5-0 Admin, 5-0 Finance)
• Authorized five-year Granicus FOIL management contract, $19,700.69 first year from Contingency Fund (5-0 Admin, 5-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Legislature holds a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment (Local Law No. 8) and then considers adopting it. Other items include accepting multiple state and federal grants, creating new positions in the Sheriff's Office and Department of Public Safety, authorizing license plate readers, and approving the 2027 workers' compensation budget.

• Public hearing and anticipated adoption of Local Law Tentatively No. Eight, amending the County Charter
• Presentation of Local Law Tentatively No. Nine, rescinding a 1998 law on reserve transfer publication dates
• Authorization for Sheriff to install license plate readers countywide
• Creation of one Deputy Director of Public Safety and two Deputy positions in the Sheriff's Office
• Acceptance of multiple grants including Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant and Local Government Efficiency Grant

The Steuben County Legislature adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Eight, amending the County Charter to reflect the adoption of the Steuben County General Codes. The legislature also accepted a $1.32 million state grant for interoperable communications, approved a guiderail replacement project funded by a NYSDOT grant, and created new positions in the Sheriff's Office and E-911/Emergency Management. A license plate reader installation project was approved with a 8817-541 vote.

• Adopted Local Law No. 8 amending the Steuben County Charter (roll call)
• Accepted $1,323,874 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (roll call)
• Authorized $1.68M guiderail replacement project with 95% NYSDOT reimbursement (roll call)
• Approved license plate reader installation on state routes (5-1, Legislator Thew no)
• Created Deputy Director of Public Safety position, Management Grade I (roll call)
• Created two full-time Deputy Sheriff positions (roll call)
• Reclassified part-time ADA Trainee to full-time (roll call)
• Designated Steuben County Conference and Visitors' Bureau as Tourism Promotion Agency (5-1, Legislator Pelham no)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting jointly with the Administration Committee to discuss claims and contracts. The body will also consider a Hornell appraisal award and fund transfers.

• City of Corning Claim
• Hornell Appraisal-Award and Transfer
• Foil Management System contract authorization and transfer of funds

The joint Administration/Finance Committee approved three items: transferring $20,000 from Judgements and Claims to pay legal bills for the City of Corning claim, awarding a $6,900 appraisal contract for a Hornell property to Hynes Valuation Group, and authorizing a five-year FOIL management contract with Granicus at $19,700.69 for year one, funded from Contingency. All motions passed unanimously (5-0 in each committee).

• Approved $20,000 transfer for Corning claim legal bills (5-0 Admin, 5-0 Finance)
• Awarded Hornell property appraisal to Hynes Valuation Group for $6,900 (5-0, 5-0)
• Authorized 5-year Granicus FOIL management contract, $19,700.69 year one (5-0, 5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections and Administration committees will hold a joint special meeting. The body will discuss the creation of a Deputy Director of Public Safety position.

• Proposal to create Deputy Director of Public Safety position

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing to discuss Local Law Tentatively No. Eight for the Year 2026. This proposed law seeks to amend the Steuben County Charter to reflect the adoption of the Steuben County General Codes.

• Public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Eight for the Year 2026
• Proposed amendments to the Steuben County Charter regarding the adoption of General Codes
• Proposed charter sections covering the County Legislature, County Manager, and various county departments

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee is meeting in joint sessions to review claims, contracts, and personnel changes. The body will also consider accepting a state grant for septic system replacement.

• City of Corning Claim
• Hornell Appraisal-Award and Transfer
• Foil Management System contract and transfer of funds
• Creation of Deputy Director of Public Safety position
• Acceptance of NYS Septic System Replacement Fund Grant

The joint Administration and Public Safety & Corrections committees approved creating a Deputy Director of Public Safety position (Management Grade I) and setting its salary above the mid-point of that grade at $108,526. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0 in each committee). The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved creating Deputy Director of Public Safety position (5-0 PSC, 5-0 Administration)
• Approved salary of $108,526 for Deputy Director of Public Safety (5-0 PSC, 5-0 Administration)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several grant acceptances and budget transfers across Emergency Services, Public Works, Sheriff, and Elections departments. They will also review monthly financial reports, set the date for the 2026 delinquent real property tax auction, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approve $1,596,000 Roadway Departure Safety Action Plan Grant
• Approve $1,323,874 State Interoperable Communications Grant
• Authorize creation of a Guiderail Replacement Capital Project and fund appropriation
• Accept $8,697.79 Bullet Proof Vest Grant for Sheriff's Office
• Set date and terms for the 2026 Delinquent Real Property Tax Auction

The committee approved several grants for emergency services, elections, and the sheriff's office. It also authorized a $1.68 million guiderail replacement project and set the dates for the 2026 delinquent real property tax auction.

• Approved SFY25/26 State Interoperable Communications Grant of $1,323,874.00 (5-0)
• Approved SFY25 SHSP Grant of $69,656.00 (5-0)
• Approved SFY25 Local Emergency Management Planning Grant of $34,253.00 (5-0)
• Authorized $6,000 for a line boring kit with drill for Highway Major Equipment (5-0)
• Approved $1.68M Guiderail Replacement Capital Project using $1,596,000 grant and $84,000 county share (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2027 Bullet Proof Vest Grant of $8,697.79 (5-0)
• Authorized $27,672.00 transfer from Jail Maintenance for Axon Drone Air storage (5-0)
• Set 2026 Delinquent Real Property Tax Auction for Sept 8-15, 2026 (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will review department requests including personnel changes, budget renewals, and legal claims. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers.

• Appoint Assistant Public Defender to full-time, $101,745
• Create two Deputy Sheriff positions, $59,869 - $80,906
• Approve 2027 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• Award Auctioneering Services RFP
• Review City of Corning Claim

The committee adopted the 2027 Workers' Compensation budget and apportionment table. It also approved several contract renewals, grant extensions, and the creation of two Deputy Sheriff positions. A proposal to establish a formal management recruitment policy failed after a straw poll.

• Approved 2027 Workers' Compensation budget and table of apportionment (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year MUNIS/Enterprise ERP contract renewal with Tyler (5-0)
• Renewed Gallagher Health Benefit consultant contract through July 1, 2029 (5-0)
• Awarded auctioneering services RFP to RTI Auctions (5-0)
• Created two Deputy Sheriff positions, Grade 11 (4-1)
• Rescinded Local Law No. Five of 1998 regarding publication dates (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Administrative Code for financial planning and vehicle disposition (5-0)
• Authorized extensions and fund rollovers for five elections grants (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider approving an addendum to a gas rights agreement with WB Steuben, LLC for the landfill, and a request to increase the highway major equipment budget line. Also up for action are bids for gas well pipe, traffic signs and delineators, an extension for overhead garage door services, and a rescission of a vendor award for street sign posts. No public comment is taken at this meeting unless arranged with the chair in advance.

• Approving addendum to Gas Rights Agreement with WB Steuben, LLC (WAGA)
• Request to increase Major Equipment Budget Line for Highway
• Bid for Gas Well Pipe installation
• Bid for Traffic Signs and Delineators
• Extension of Overhead Garage Door Services & Repairs contract

The committee approved a $1.68 million guiderail replacement project funded by a state grant. Members also authorized an amendment to the landfill gas rights agreement to transfer carbon credit ownership back to the County.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized $6,000 addition for a Line Boring Kit with Drill to Highway Major Equipment (4-0)
• Accepted $1,596,000 Roadway Departure Safety Action Plan Grant (4-0)
• Created Guiderail Replacement Capital Project and appropriated $1,680,000 total funds (4-0)
• Authorized addendum to transfer carbon credit ownership from WAGA back to the County (4-0)
• Awarded gas well pipe installation bid to Core and Main for $17,118.03 (4-0)
• Declared Bradco Supply Company a non-responsive bidder and awarded traffic sign/delineator bid to Osburn Associates, Inc. (4-0)
• Extended overhead garage door services award to Overhead Door Co., Elmira through July 6, 2027 (4-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will consider a new 5-year agreement with Axon for body cameras, accept multiple state grants totaling over $1.4 million, and discuss personnel changes including reclassifying part-time positions to full-time in the Public Defender and District Attorney offices.

• Accept SFY25/26 State Interoperable Communications Grant - $1,323,874
• Approve new 5-year agreement with Axon for body cameras
• Amend SRO agreements – increase to $50,000 per SRO
• Reclassify part-time Assistant Public Defender to full-time (salary range $78,219-$122,334)
• Approve resolution for License Plate Reader Project

The committee approved several grant acceptances and contract renewals for the District Attorney and Sheriff's Office. Decisions included reclassifying a part-time trainee position to full-time and authorizing equipment purchases for the backup 911 Center. Discussions also addressed potential deputy staffing increases.

• Approved June 1, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized District Attorney to renew contract with Institute for Human Services (4-0)
• Reclassified part-time Assistant District Attorney Trainee to full-time Management Grade I (4-0)
• Accepted SFY25/26 State Interoperable Communication Grant of $1,323,874.00 (4-0)
• Accepted SFY25 SHSP Grant of $69,656.00 (4-0)
• Accepted SFY25 Local Emergency Management Planning Grant of $34,253.00 (4-0)
• Authorized Motorola contract for backup 911 Center radio equipment for $346,125.74 (4-0)
• Authorized Intrado contract for backup 911 Center phone equipment for $117,179.80 (4-0)

Office for the Aging Advisory Council

The Steuben County Office for the Aging Advisory Council Finance Committee will hold a routine meeting on July 2, 2026. The agenda includes welcome, public comment, approval of minutes, a director update, and a transportation discussion. No specific proposals, votes, or financial items are listed in the provided agenda.

• Director update by Gabe Smalt
• Transportation item to be discussed
• Public comment period offered

AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council

The AmeriCorps Seniors Advisory Council will convene to review meeting minutes from May 7, 2026, and discuss programming updates. The meeting will include a public comment period and other business.

• Review of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Programming updates
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will consider the sale of a property and renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding with Arbor Development. The board will also hear a Treasurer's Report and receive an inventory status update and a Fenderson Avenue update. These items are up for discussion and potential action during the meeting.

• Sale of property (no specific property named)
• Renew MOU with Arbor Development
• Fenderson Avenue update
• Inventory status / updates
• Treasurer's Report

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved the sale of a parcel in Hornellsville and renewed its agreement with Arbor Development. The board also reviewed updates on several active rehabilitation and inventory projects.

• Approved June 3, 2026, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Authorized sale of 6238 North Main Street Extension to Dave Nelson for $1,000.00 (6-0)
• Authorized renewal of MOU with Arbor Development through June 30, 2027 (6-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes, departmental requests including transit shelter contracts, and updates from outside agencies like the Industrial Development Agency.

• Approval of June 3, 2026 minutes
• MOU with Village of Bath for Bus Shelter
• Contract with Institute for Human Services for Mobility Management
• Designation of Explore Steuben as Official Tourism Promotion Agency
• IDA Activities Update and Small Business Roundtable Follow Up

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee voted unanimously to approve a $17,825 transit shelter contract with Handy Hut and authorize a mobility management funding agreement running through March 31, 2029. The committee also opened the annual review period for Agricultural District No. 3, designated the Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as the official tourism promotion agency, and accepted a $20,000 state grant administered by Southern Tier Central. These actions fund bus route assistance for residents, establish land-use regulations for farming operations in the northwest county, and support local economic development initiatives. Members received status updates on several infrastructure projects but took no further action on them.

• Approved $17,825 transit shelter contract with Handy Hut (4-0)
• Authorized mobility management funding agreement through March 31, 2029 (4-0)
• Opened September review period for Agricultural District No. 3 (4-0)
• Designated Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as official tourism agency (4-0)
• Accepted $20,000 state grant administered by Southern Tier Central (4-0)
• Approved MOU with Village of Bath for bus shelter at Dana Lyons Building (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will review several departmental requests, including approving a memorandum of understanding with Arbor, discussing a warming station RFP, and authorizing contracts for preschool occupational and speech therapy services. The committee will also consider amending the Addison Central School transportation rate and a tuition aid request for a social work master's program costing $5,232.50.

• Approval of MOU with Arbor (Community Services)
• Discussion of Warming Station RFP (Social Services)
• Preschool contracts for occupational therapist Andrea Susan Whedbee and speech‑language pathologist Rhiannon Machuga Magin (Public Health)
• Authorization to amend the Addison Central School transportation rate (Public Health)
• Tuition aid request for Christine Colley’s master’s in social work – $5,232.50 (Personnel)

The committee approved a revised RFP for warming center services and authorized several preschool-related contracts. Additional approvals included an MOU for housing development, school transportation rate adjustments, and tuition aid.

• Approved June 3, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized Community Services to enter into a MOU with Arbor Housing Development (5-0)
• Authorized Social Services to issue an RFP for warming centers with discussed changes (5-0)
• Authorized new preschool contracts for Andrea Whedbee and Rhiannon Magin (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Addison Central school transportation rate to $75 per child (4-1)
• Extended inter-municipal agreement with Chemung County for preschool transportation until September 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved tuition aid reimbursement for Christine Colley ($5,232.50) (5-0)