Steuben County public meetings in 2025

Traffic Safety Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board met on December 19, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 26, 2025 meeting. Sheriff Allard reported receiving a recommendation from NYSDOT against purchasing FLOCK cameras due to a permit moratorium, noting the county is purchasing cameras from Motorola. The board also discussed public concerns about speeding on CR 17, e-bike safety education, and the upcoming Hazard Mitigation Plan public hearing.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Noted NYSDOT recommendation against FLOCK cameras; county purchasing Motorola cameras
• Agreed to increase enforcement and signage on CR 17 in South Bradford
• Planned e-bike safety education and PSAs
• Scheduled next meeting for March 27, 2026

Administration Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252. It will also discuss implementing and funding the County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Additional agenda items include awarding the bid for the bridge replacement project and a bid for a polyethylene insert sander unit. An executive session of the Administration Committee will address personnel and collective bargaining matters.

• Authorization to transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for County Road 4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for polyethylene insert sander unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations

The committee approved the appointment of Lisa Rodbourn as Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, placing her above the midpoint of Management Grade F, Step 10 with a salary of $73,509. It also voted to adjourn the regular session and reconvene in an executive session under the Public Officers’ Law and related statutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Lisa Rodbourn as Deputy Clerk, above midpoint Management Grade F, Step 10, $73,509 (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session per Public Officers’ Law (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold public hearings and vote on three local laws, including 2026 salaries for elected and appointed officials. The body is also considering contracts for a bridge replacement on County Road 4 and a fixed LPR project.

• Local Law No. 4: Establishing annual salaries for certain officials and department heads for fiscal year 2026
• Implementation and contract for the County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for the Fixed LPR Project
• Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds to ProAction for Bridge to Hope Center case management
• Employment agreement for County Manager Jack K. Wheeler

The Legislature adopted Resolution 245‑25, directing the Commissioner of Finance to cancel unpaid taxes on three listed properties and issue certificates of withdrawal. It accepted the December 15, 2025 communications log (Resolution 246‑25) and filed it for reference. The body also adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Four (Resolution 247‑25), establishing 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, including raising the County Clerk’s salary from $90,217 to $101,745. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 245‑25 – cancel unpaid taxes on properties listed in Schedule A
• Adopted Resolution 246‑25 – accept and file the December 15, 2025 communications log
• Adopted Resolution 247‑25 – adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Four setting FY 2026 salaries (e.g., County Clerk $101,745)
• Approved the minutes of the prior meeting (motion carried)
• Presented Certificates of Appreciation to two Social Services employees for service milestones

Public Works Committee

The Public Works and Finance committees are meeting to discuss funding and implementation for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Public Works committee will also consider bid awards for the bridge project and a sander unit.

• Transfer of $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement Over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Bid award for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation

The committee authorized a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the 4/Cohocton.5252 account for the County Route 4 BridgeNY project. It also approved an agreement with NYSDOT to fund and implement the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works (5‑0) and Finance (4‑0) committees.

• Approved $4,400,000 transfer to 4/Cohocton.5252 account (Public Works 5‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Authorized NYSDOT agreement for County Road 4 bridge replacement (Public Works 5‑0, Finance 4‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund to the Cohocton project and approve funding for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Special Public Works Committee will award the bid for the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project and award a contract for a polyethylene insert sander unit with installation. The Special Administration Committee will hold an executive session on personnel matters and collective negotiations.

• Authorization to transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Authorization of implementation and funding for County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations

The committee approved awarding the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project to TWIN TIERS CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $4,200,290. It also approved awarding two Polyethylene Insert Sander Units to WILBRI, INC. for $14,871.80. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Awarded CR4 Bridge Replacement Project to TWIN TIERS CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $4,200,290 (5-0)
• Awarded Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit (2 units) to WILBRI, INC. for $14,871.80 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law Tentatively No. Five for the Year 2025. This proposed law would allow the Part-Time Senior Assistant County Attorney to live in Steuben County or any contiguous county.

• Public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Five for the Year 2025 regarding residency requirements for the Part-Time Senior Assistant County Attorney

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law Tentatively No. Four for 2025. This law proposes establishing annual salaries for certain elected or appointed officials with fixed terms for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Proposed salary increase for County Clerk from $90,217 in 2025 to $101,745 in 2026

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Six for 2025, which codifies the county's General Codes. The hearing will address the adoption of the General Codes, the repeal of local laws not included in the new codification, and the permissive referendum process. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 20 East Morris Street, Bath, NY.

• Public hearing on adoption and codification of the General Codes of Steuben County
• Provision to repeal all local laws not included in the new General Codes
• Effective date set for 45 days after final adoption, subject to a permissive referendum
• Requirement for a petition signed by 10% of gubernatorial voters to trigger a referendum

Finance Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the Cohocton project and approve funding for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Special Public Works Committee will award the bid for the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project and award a contract for a polyethylene insert sander unit with installation. The Special Administration Committee will hold an executive session on personnel matters and collective negotiations under the Public Officers’ Law.

• Transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to Cohocton project (4/Cohocton.5252)
• Approve implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Award contract for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations per Public Officers’ Law

The committee authorized a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the 4/Cohocton.5252 account for the County Route 4 BridgeNY project. They also approved entering into an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation to fund and implement the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works (5‑0) and Finance (4‑0) committees. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252 account (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)
• Authorize NYSDOT agreement for County Road 4 bridge replacement over Cohocton River (BIN 3332800) (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss department requests including personnel reclassifications and several contract awards. The body is also reviewing a contingency fund transfer for judgments and claims.

• Contingency Fund Transfer for Judgements & Claims: $260,000
• Iron Mountain contract: $20,000
• Parking Lot Lease: $5,500
• SRS Systems, Inc. contract: $675.00
• Creation of three part-time Investigator positions in the Office of the District Attorney

The Administration Committee approved the November 10 minutes and a standard workday/retirement reporting resolution, both unanimously. It authorized a one‑year extension of the IQS contract at $4,800 per month and transferred $260,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Judgments & Claims line item. The committee also approved the Statement of Taxes Due, awarded the Deferred Compensation Plan RFP to Mission Square, and reclassified a part‑time Assistant District Attorney to a full‑time trainee position. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved standard workday and retirement reporting resolution (5-0)
• Authorized extension of IQS contract for one year at $4,800/month (5-0)
• Authorized $260,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgments & Claims (5-0)
• Approved Statement of Taxes Due and delivery of tax rolls with warrants (5-0)
• Awarded Deferred Compensation Plan RFP to Mission Square (5-0)
• Authorized three‑year SRS Systems contract for time‑clock maintenance at $675 total (5-0)
• Reclassified part‑time Assistant District Attorney to full‑time trainee (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from November 10, 2025, and consider department requests including a $260,000 transfer for judgments and claims, authorization to allocate opioid funds, and the addition of a compactor motor to the Landfill equipment list.

• Approval of November 10, 2025, minutes
• Contingency Fund Transfer – Judgements & Claims ($260,000)
• Authorization to allocate opioid funds to Bridge to Hope Center
• Addition of compactor motor to Landfill equipment list
• Designating officials to approve tax roll error corrections

The committee approved several budget items, including a $260,000 transfer to Judgments & Claims, $50,000 opioid funds to ProAction, and $250,904 for the first year of a countywide ALPR camera system. It also added a $12,015.94 hydraulic motor to the Bath Landfill equipment list, designated officials for tax roll corrections, and authorized an $18,088.75 consultant payment. All motions passed, with the ALPR camera funding approved by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 contingency fund transfer to Judgments & Claims (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 opioid funds allocation to ProAction (5-0)
• Approved $250,904 appropriation for first‑year ALPR camera system (4-1)
• Approved $12,015.94 addition of hydraulic drive motor to Bath Landfill equipment list (5-0)
• Approved designation of officials for tax roll error corrections, refunds and credits (5-0)
• Approved $18,088.75 payment to consultant Televate from Communications Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Community Services Board

The Steuben County Community Services Board will meet to review the Local Services Plan and department financials. The board will also receive updates on the PROS, case management, and court navigator programs.

• Review of Local Services Plan
• Review of Steuben County Community Services financials
• Updates on court navigator program, case management, and PROS

The Community Services Board reviewed the 2025 Local Services Plan and discussed progress toward housing, crisis response, opioid settlement funds, workforce recruitment, and transportation needs. Financials for 2025 and the 2026 budget were presented, including costs for 730 exams and restorations. Updates were given on the Court Navigator program and the PROS program, including recent grant awards. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Office for the Aging Advisory Council

The Office for the Aging Advisory Council will meet to discuss the dissolution of the RSVP Advisory Council and vote on the matter. The meeting will include a director's report and a report from the Senior Services Steering Committee.

• Dissolution of RSVP Advisory Council (vote required)
• Director's Report
• Senior Services Steering Committee (SSSF) Report
• Public Comment Period
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will discuss several 2026 contract items from the Planning and Buildings & Grounds departments, receive an update on the snowmobile grant, and consider the County Manager’s proposals. Included are a $67,500 inter‑municipal agreement with Livingston County for weights & measures services and a $10,000 REDEC allocation. No other agenda items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Inter‑municipal agreement with Livingston County for Weights & Measures Services – $67,500
• REDEC allocation – $10,000
• 2026 contracts for Buildings & Grounds (Eastern Security; Davis‑Ulmer Sprinkler; Southern Tier Fire Extinguisher; John W. Danforth; Casella Waste Management; Schindler Elevator)
• 2026 contracts for Planning Department (details not specified)
• Snowmobile Grant update from Planning Department

The committee unanimously approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved multiple 2026 contracts, including a $945,000 agreement for the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau and various snowmobile club and chamber of commerce contracts, all by a 5‑0 vote. The committee also authorized renewals of the inter‑municipal weights‑and‑measures agreement with Livingston County, the Hornell Humane Society contract for $11,500, and the REDEC contract for $10,000, each passing 5‑0.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Buildings & Grounds maintenance contracts (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 contracts including $945,000 County Conference & Visitors Bureau (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of inter‑municipal weights‑and‑measures agreement with Livingston County ($65,000 annually) (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Hornell Humane Society contract for $11,500 (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of REDEC contract for $10,000 (5‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and set executive session (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The committee will discuss 2026 contracts for Public Health, the Office for the Aging, and Social Services. Members will review funding requests for opioid programs and a $20,000 allocation for United Way.

• Request to allocate opioid funds to Bridge to Hope for a case manager position
• United Way funding of $20,000
• Reclassification of Public Health Specialist ($59,873 - $88,566) to Public Health Emergency Coordinator ($51,721 - $76,506)
• Creation of one Account Clerk-Typist position ($35,007 - $51,782)
• Review of 2026 contracts for Public Health, Office for the Aging, and Social Services

The committee approved the minutes from November meetings (5‑0). It allocated $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to ProAction to cover half of a case manager position at the Bridge to Hope center (5‑0). It also approved 2026 contracts for Public Health, the Office for the Aging, and Social Services, dissolved the RSVP Advisory Board, reclassified a vacant public health specialist, created an account clerk position, and extended the United Way Dolly Parton Imagination Library contract (each 5‑0).

• Approved November 1 and 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Allocated $50,000 opioid funds to ProAction for Bridge to Hope case manager (5-0)
• Approved 2026 contracts for Public Health and Special Children’s Services (5-0)
• Approved 2026 contracts for the Office for the Aging (5-0)
• Authorized dissolution of the RSVP Advisory Board and creation of AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council (5-0)
• Reclassified vacant Public Health Specialist to Public Health Emergency Coordinator (5-0)
• Created one Account Clerk‑Typist position in Community Services (5-0)
• Extended United Way Dolly Parton Imagination Library contract for $20,000 annually (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to approve minutes, discuss the sale of a property on River Road in Corning, and review bid awards and grant applications. The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 minutes
• River Road, Corning – Sale discussion
• Award Bids review
• Inventory Update
• Grant Application Status

The board approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It awarded air‑monitoring contracts to Paradigm for three demolition sites at 1A Erie Street (Cohocton) for $1,890, 87 Denison Parkway (Corning) for $2,682, and 4788 Church Street (Campbell) for $1,980. The board also awarded the Fenderson Street rehabilitation project in Painted Post to Griffin Construction for $188,100 and demolition contracts for 97 Gorton Street (Corning) and 6238 North Main Street Extension (Hornellsville) to MJR for $31,400. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 1A Erie St, Cohocton ($1,890) (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 87 Denison Pkwy, Corning ($2,682) (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 4788 Church St, Campbell ($1,980) (6-0)
• Awarded Fenderson St rehab to Griffin Construction ($188,100) (6-0)
• Awarded demolition bids to MJR for 97 Gorton St, Corning and 6238 N Main St Ext., Hornellsville ($31,400) (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will approve the November 3 minutes and discuss several departmental requests, including maintenance agreements, a K‑9 donation, and a new inter‑municipal inmate‑housing agreement. It will consider authorizing $18,088.75 from the Communications Systems Capital Project for a Televate invoice and personnel reclassifications in the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting will also set the date and time for the January 2026 session.

• Renew maintenance agreements with LTron, Cellebrite, and Lexipol (Sheriff’s Office)
• Accept donation of a K‑9 unit
• Renew inter‑municipal agreement with Schuyler County for housing inmates
• Authorize $18,088.75 Televate invoice from Communications Systems Capital Project
• Reclassify part‑time Assistant District Attorney to full‑time trainee position

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and authorized several funding and contract actions, all passing unanimously. Key approvals included renewing maintenance agreements, a $75 K‑9 donation, an inmate‑housing agreement with Schuyler County, and a $250,904 appropriation for a Motorola fixed ALPR camera system. Additional actions were the renewal of a forensic pathology contract, payment of a consultant invoice, and the creation of three part‑time investigator positions.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of LTRON ($2,001), Cellebrite ($34,000) and Lexipol ($24,000) maintenance agreements (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $75.00 donation for K‑9 program (5-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal inmate‑housing agreement with Schuyler County at $100 per inmate per day (5-0)
• Approved $250,904 appropriation from IT Capital Project for first‑year Motorola fixed ALPR camera system (5-0)
• Renewed Riverside Forensic Pathology contract (2‑year) at $1,300 full autopsy and $600 external exam (5-0)
• Approved $18,088.75 payment to consultant Televate from Communications Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Created three part‑time investigator positions in the District Attorney’s Office (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, terminate a solar lease, and authorize bids for bridge repairs and road equipment. Public comment is not available at this committee meeting.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• Request to terminate solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc.
• Authorization for bridge beam purchases for five county bridges
• Approval of bids for bottled water, lubricants, and bulldozers
• Setting the date for the January 5, 2026 meeting

The Public Works Committee approved the November 3 minutes (4‑0) and authorized the County Manager to terminate the solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc. (4‑0). It also added a $12,015.94 hydraulic drive motor to the Bath landfill equipment list (4‑0) and approved a series of contracts, including bridge beam replacements and equipment purchases, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized termination of solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc. (4-0)
• Added hydraulic drive motor for Aljon compactor at Bath landfill, $12,015.94 (4-0)
• Extended bottled water contract with B&B Water Conditioning, Inc. through Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Awarded bulldozer contract to Five Star Equipment for $141,091.63 (4-0)
• Awarded diesel‑powered road broom to Tracey Road Equipment for $83,490.00 (4-0)
• Awarded prestressed concrete bridge beams to low bidders (total costs $123,230.00 to $155,260.00) (4-0)
• Awarded tree services contract to Beers Tree Service at $1,648 per day and $2,000 per emergency call (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to consider an award for a Warming Center contract. The meeting will be held in person at the Legislative Chambers and via webinar.

• Award contract for Warming Center
• Meeting held in Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor Annex Building, Bath, NY
• Meeting accessible via webinar

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee awarded the warming‑center RFP to Bridge to Hope Nonprofit for $272,800. The motion was made by Mr. Tobia, seconded by Mr. Van Caeseele, and passed 4‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Awarded warming‑center contract to Bridge to Hope for $272,800 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider a slate of proposed resolutions, including adopting several local laws, approving fund transfers, and creating or reclassifying county positions. Key actions include setting salaries for elected and appointed officials for fiscal year 2026, waiving a residency requirement for the senior assistant county attorney, and codifying the county’s general codes. Additional items address budget allocations for the coroner, a clean‑water capital project, and staffing changes in the public defender and county manager offices.

• Present Local Law Tentatively No. Four to establish annual salaries of certain elected or appointed officials for FY 2026
• Present Local Law Tentatively No. Six to codify the General Codes of Steuben County
• Authorize a contingency fund transfer to the Coroner’s Budget
• Establish a capital project for the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund Grant
• Create one full‑time Assistant Public Defender Trainee position, Management Grade I

The Legislature adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It accepted the November 24 communications log from the County Manager’s Office. By acclamation, it approved Local Law Tentatively No. Four, setting the County Clerk’s salary at $101,745 for fiscal year 2026 and ordering a public hearing on December 15, 2025. It also adopted a resolution to receive and file the communications log.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted communications log from County Manager’s Office (acclamation – adopted)
• Approved Local Law Tentatively No. Four establishing County Clerk salary at $101,745 (acclamation – adopted)
• Ordered public hearing on Dec 15, 2025 for Local Law No. Four (acclamation – adopted)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will vote on the final adoption of the county budget for fiscal year 2026 and on the accompanying appropriation resolution. It will also adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets salaries for certain elected and appointed officials and department heads for FY 2026. Additional actions include accepting the 2026 budget for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District and directing tax levies for watershed districts.

• Adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing salaries for elected/appointed officials and department heads (FY 2026)
• Final adoption of the Steuben County annual budget for fiscal year 2026
• Amend the budget and adopt the appropriation resolution for fiscal year 2026
• Accept the 2026 budget of the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District
• Direct the levy of taxes for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District due January 2026

The County Legislature adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets the FY 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials. It also adopted the final FY 2026 county budget, approving $1,342,541 in capital project funding for emergency services, community services, and information technology. The Clerk was directed to file proofs of publication for the budget and watershed hearings and to submit certified copies of the budget to the State Comptroller and other officials.

• Adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing FY 2026 salaries for elected/appointed officials (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Adopted FY 2026 county budget (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Approved capital project appropriations: Emergency Services $100,000, Community Services $205,000, Information Technology $1,037,541 (total $1,342,541) (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to file proofs of publication for budget and watershed hearing notices (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to file certified copy of FY 2026 budget with New York State Comptroller (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to forward certified copies of the budget to the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency, the Commissioner of Finance, and the Budget Officer (Roll Call – Adopted)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Three for the Year 2025. This law proposes establishing annual salaries for specific department heads and officials with fixed terms of office for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Public Works: $133,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Finance: $133,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Social Service: $148,040
• Proposed 2026 salary for County Clerk: $98,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Sheriff: $124,878

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025, to consider objections to the 2026 Assessment Roll for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District. The roll has been filed at the Steuben County Office Building and is available for public inspection.

• Public Hearing on Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District Assessment Roll
• Held at Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Bath, NY
• Roll filed at Steuben County Office Building, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY
• Deadline for disability accommodations: at least one week in advance
• Contact Clerk of Legislature at 607-664-2247 for special needs

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will conduct a public hearing to discuss the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The meeting will take place on November 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers in Bath, New York.

• Public hearing on the tentative 2026 fiscal year budget
• Proposed annual salary for County Manager: $187,592.00
• Proposed annual salary for County Legislature members: $16,200.00 each
• Proposed annual salary for Chair of the County Legislature: $28,200.00

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to consider any objections to the 2025 assessment roll for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District covering the towns of Prattsburgh, Wheeler, and Urbana. The assessment roll has been completed and filed with the Steuben County Real Property Tax Service Agency and is available for public inspection at the Steuben County Office Building, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath. The hearing will take place in the Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Village of Bath. Persons needing accommodations should contact the clerk at 607‑664‑2247.

• Public hearing on objections to the 2025 assessment roll for Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District
• Assessment roll filed with Steuben County Real Property Tax Service Agency; available for public inspection at 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath
• Hearing location: Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Village of Bath, on Nov 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
• Contact Clerk Brenda K. Scotchmer at 607‑664‑2247 for disability accommodations or translation services

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing to consider objections to the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes' Protection and Rehabilitation District. This roll applies to the 2026 budget year.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes' Protection and Rehabilitation District

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York will meet on November 21, 2025 to receive reports, elect officers for 2026, and set the next meeting date. Attendees will discuss a resolution urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to develop and implement a centralized data collection system for recycling and solid waste. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Steuben County Land Bank and a tour of the HP Hood facility.

• Resolution urging NYSDEC to develop a centralized recycling and solid‑waste data system
• Nominating Committee report – 2026 slate of officers (President, 1st VP, 2nd VP)
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Treasurer’s report for October 2025
• Presentation on Steuben County Land Bank and tour of HP Hood facility

The meeting approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 session. The Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2025, showing $800.00 received and $874.86 paid, was approved. The 2026 slate of officers—President Mark Rondinaro, 1st Vice President Tom Sweet, and 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Partee—was adopted. All motions were carried.

• Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 President Mark Rondinaro (Schuyler) (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 1st Vice President Tom Sweet (Chemung) (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Partee (Seneca) (motion carried)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a special session on November 14, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget message, a budget workshop, and consideration of any urgent county matters requiring legislative action. The meeting will conclude with unfinished business and adjournment.

• Presentation of the Budget Message
• Budget Workshop
• Proposed Resolutions for other relevant and urgent County matters
• Unfinished business
• Adjournment

The special session was called to present the draft 2026 budget. Legislators heard a detailed overview of expenditures, revenues, and category changes, including Social Services, Education, Public Safety, Health, and Public Works. No motions were introduced and no votes were recorded. The meeting ended without any formal decisions.

Administration Committee

The committee is discussing various department requests, including personnel reclassifications and appointments. The body is also reviewing equipment purchases for elections and IT, as well as tax equalization reports.

• Five-year contract with Clear Ballot for Central Count Scanner System ($55,977.07)
• Equipment purchases for Elections: 3 printer carts ($993.89) and 6 Avision printers ($2,694.00)
• Adopting Table of Equalization Rates and filing the Report of County Equalization
• Personnel actions including creating a part-time Public Information Specialist and a Public Defender Trainee
• Awarding bid for 20 HP ProBook 4 G1i Notebooks

The committee adopted the codified collection of county local laws and eliminated the $3,000 cap on the Gold Star Parent property‑tax exemption (vote 5‑0). It also approved the semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $786,773.13, authorized several IT purchases, and approved a health‑insurance stop‑loss contract with Tokio Marine for $334,000 annually.

• Adopted codified local laws and removed $3,000 Gold Star Parent exemption limit (5‑0)
• Accepted semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $786,773.13 (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of five replacement MDTs for the Sheriff’s Office at $21,600 (5‑0)
• Awarded IT bid for 20 HP ProBook notebooks to ICT Resources for $16,890.60 (5‑0)
• Approved RPSv4 annual license fee (5‑0)
• Authorized election equipment purchase: three printer carts $993.89 and six printers $2,694 (5‑0)
• Approved health‑insurance stop‑loss contract with Tokio Marine for $334,000 annually (5‑0)
• Reclassified an Assistant District Attorney to Senior Assistant District Attorney (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will discuss various department funding requests and budget transfers. Key items include a new contract for election scanners and equipment additions for Public Works.

• Appropriation of $232,908 for Public Defender Aid to Defense for Discovery Grant
• Five-year contract with Clear Ballot for Central Count Scanner System totaling $55,977.07
• Appropriation of $318,000 for LTPUPGRADE within the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project
• Public Works request to add a mid-size bulldozer, wheel loader, two sanders, road broom, and heavy-duty truck to the Major Equipment List
• Contingency Fund transfer of $52,000 to the Coroners Budget

The Steuben County Finance Committee unanimously approved a series of funding motions, including a $1,000,000 transfer to the Flood 8/24 disaster response accounts and a $318,000 reallocation for a Leachate Treatment Plant upgrade. Other approvals covered a $18,500 sheriff grant, a $232,908 public defender discovery grant, a $52,000 contingency transfer to the Coroner’s budget, a $100,000 equipment transfer for Public Works, and a $55,977 renewal of the Clear Ballot contract. All motions carried a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized $1,000,000 transfer from D Fund to Disaster Response – Flood 8/24 (4-0)
• Authorized creation of Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project and $318,000 reallocation (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Campaign Grant for Sheriff’s Office (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of $232,908 Aid to Defense for Discovery Grant (4-0)
• Authorized $52,000 contingency fund transfer to Coroner’s Budget (4-0)
• Authorized $100,000 transfer from Vehicle Lease Chargebacks to Major Equipment for Public Works (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of Clear Ballot five‑year contract for $55,977.07 using grant funds (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $8,263.40 Poll Site Accessibility Grant extension (4-0)

209 Investigation Committee

The 209 Investigation Committee will meet on November 10, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to receive an update from retained counsel.

• Update from retained counsel

The 209 Investigation Committee moved to enter an executive session, then to end that session and reconvene, and finally to adjourn. All three motions were approved unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Adjourn into executive session (2-0)
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene regular session (2-0)
• Adjourn meeting (2-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will approve minutes from October meetings, consider departmental requests including a bid award to replace three casement windows at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building and authorization to spend from the WINREPLACE capital project, hear updates from the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency, and discuss new business urging amendments to state law to allow local opt‑outs from the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and related electrification mandates.

• Bid award to replace three casement windows at Hammondsport Ambulance Building
• Authorization to spend funds from the WINREPLACE capital project
• Steuben County Loan Fund update from the Industrial Development Agency
• Activity update from the Industrial Development Agency
• New business urging state law amendments for local opt‑outs from CLCPA and electrification mandates

The committee approved the minutes from the October 1 and 8 meetings. It awarded a $8,958 contract to Moran Glass to replace three casement windows at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building and authorized spending the same amount from the WINREPLACE capital project. It also approved a $200,000 appropriation from the unassigned fund balance to REDEC for the Steuben County Loan Fund.

• Approved October 1 and 8 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded $8,958 window replacement contract to Moran Glass (5-0)
• Authorized $8,958 spend from WINREPLACE capital project (5-0)
• Authorized $200,000 appropriation to REDEC loan fund (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will consider several departmental requests. Items include an opioid awareness media campaign presentation, approval of 2025‑2026 youth sports funding allocations, amendments to contracts with Finger Lakes UCP, Inc. and Birnie Bus Service, Inc., and approval of contracts for quality‑assurance software ($23,125) and strategic planning services ($12,133). The committee will also vote on personnel reclassifications affecting salary grades.

• Opioid Awareness Media Campaign Presentation – Trellis
• Approval of 2025‑2026 Youth Sports Funding Allocations
• Amend Contract with Finger Lakes UCP, Inc.
• Contract approval for S2AY Rural Health Network services: QA/QI software $23,125 and Strategic Planning $12,133
• Reclassify One Social Welfare Examiner position from CSEA Grade F ($38,595‑$57,090) to Aging Services Assistant, CSEA Grade D ($35,007‑$51,782)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved a slate of 2026 contracts for the Department of Community Services, including $617,442 for forensic housing and $650,906 for respite services, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also authorized two new petty‑cash drawers ($100 at the Corning Clinic and $300 for Compeer) and closed an existing drawer, accepted $7,804 in OMH COLA funds, and approved 2025‑2026 youth sports and education funding. All motions passed with votes of 5‑0 except the youth sports allocation, which passed 4‑0‑1.

• Approved 2026 Community Services contracts (multiple items, e.g., $617,442 forensic housing, $650,906 respite services) – vote 5-0
• Authorized two new petty‑cash drawers ($100 Corning Clinic, $300 Compeer) and closed Canisteo drawer – vote 5-0
• Accepted $7,804 OMH COLA funds and appropriated $5,127, $2,046, $631 to specific accounts – vote 5-0
• Approved 2025‑2026 Youth Sports & Education funding allocations – vote 4-0-1 (1 abstention)
• Authorized contract with Dr. Coron for child/family evaluations at $150 per hour – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes of the October 1 and October 27, 2025 meetings – vote 5-0

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will review the Treasurer’s Report and discuss several financial actions, including the sale of River Road in Corning and a related change order. The board will consider a budget transfer, adopt the 2026 budget, and evaluate a grant application.

• River Road, Corning – Sale
• River Road, Corning – Change Order
• Budget Transfer
• 2026 Budget Adoption
• Grant Application

The Steuben County Land Bank Board adopted the 2026 budget of $1.875 million. It approved the purchase of 11948 River Road for a net price of $270,000 and a $1,550 radon‑system change order for that property. The board transferred $150,000 into the renovation cost line, sold a Wayland parcel for $1.00, and rejected the original Townsend Avenue bid in favor of a lower bidder. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 11948 River Road for $270,000 net price (6-0)
• Approved $1,550 change order for radon system at 11948 River Road (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of $100,000 from contingency and $50,000 from demo to renovation costs (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget of $1.875 million (6-0)
• Authorized sale of 11 East Naples Street to Village of Wayland for $1.00 (6-0)
• Rejected original bid for 20 Townsend Avenue and awarded to second lowest bidder CJE for $279,950 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will approve minutes from October meetings and consider several departmental requests. Items include a $232,908 appropriation for the Public Defender's discovery grant, contract renewals for the District Attorney’s paralegal service and a five‑year Axon body‑camera storage agreement, and a $52,000 fund transfer to the Coroner’s budget. Personnel actions involve reclassifying an Assistant District Attorney position and creating an Assistant Public Defender trainee role.

• Approve $232,908 aid to Public Defender for discovery grant
• Renew contract with Finger Lakes Paralegal Service for District Attorney’s Office
• Approve five‑year contract with Axon for body‑camera footage storage
• Transfer $52,000 from contingency fund to Coroner’s budget
• Reclassify one Assistant District Attorney position to Senior Assistant District Attorney

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the October meeting minutes and authorized several financial actions, including a $232,908 Aid to Defense grant and a $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Grant. It renewed contracts for the District Attorney’s office, the Sheriff’s body‑camera storage, and emergency‑services providers, and transferred $52,000 to the Coroner’s budget. The committee also reclassified an Assistant District Attorney position and created an Assistant Public Defender Trainee position.

• Approved October 6 and October 27 minutes (5‑0)
• Authorized Public Defender to accept and appropriate $232,908 Aid to Defense grant (5‑0)
• Authorized District Attorney to renew Finger Lakes Paralegal Services contract at $85.00 per hour (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Campaign grant (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew Axon body‑camera storage contract at $46,355.90 annually (5‑0)
• Authorized $52,000 contingency fund transfer into the 2025 Coroner’s budget (5‑0)
• Reclassified one Assistant District Attorney to Senior Assistant District Attorney (5‑0)
• Created an Assistant Public Defender Trainee position (5‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will approve the October 6 minutes, consider a $100,000 budget transfer to major equipment, and amend the equipment list to add several items. It will also discuss additional disaster‑response funding for the August 24 flood and authorize $318,000 for a new expense line in the Leachate Treatment Plant capital project. Finally, the committee will review a series of bids and contracts for various construction and utility services.

• Budget Transfer – $100,000 from Vehicle Lease/Chargeback to Major Equipment
• Amend Major Equipment List: mid‑size bulldozer, wheel loader, two 8’ poly insert sanders, motorized road broom, heavy‑duty truck with center line broom
• Authorize $318,000 for new expense line LTPUPGRADE in the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project
• Bid review – Portland Cement Concrete (heated)
• Utility Permit Consulting Services (extension) contract

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It authorized a $100,000 transfer for a road broom, a $1,000,000 transfer for Flood 8/24 disaster response, and created a Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project with a $318,000 fund reallocation (each 4‑0). The committee also approved major equipment purchases and awarded multiple bids for concrete, transmission, steel, and consulting services (all 4‑0).

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized $100,000 transfer from Vehicle Lease Chargebacks to Major Equipment for a road broom (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of mid‑size bulldozer, wheel loader, two 8’ poly insert sanders, motorized road broom and heavy‑duty truck (4‑0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 transfer from D Fund to Disaster Response – Flood 8/24 accounts (4‑0)
• Created Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project and reallocated $318,000 to cover local share of $25 million grant (4‑0)
• Awarded Portland cement concrete bid to Custom Mix Concrete, Inc. and Heidelberg Materials Northeast (4‑0)
• Awarded remanufactured transmission for 2013 Peterbilt 367 to Point Spring & Driveshaft Co. for $12,130 (4‑0)
• Extended TUQC Consulting contract for utility permit services at $60 per hour through Dec 31 2026 (4‑0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committee will meet to discuss additional licenses for Axon for the Sheriff’s Office. Other special committee meetings will address a PERMA grant and a warming center RFP.

• Sheriff’s Office: Axon additional licenses
• Risk Manager: Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant
• Department of Social Services: Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the sheriff’s request to amend the existing Axon contract by adding seven body‑camera licenses at a cost of $2,520. The amendment motion passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote in each committee.

• Authorized amendment to Axon contract for 7 additional body‑camera licenses ($2,520) (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will consider rejecting and reissuing the Warming Center RFP. The Finance Committee will consider accepting the PERMA Audio/Visual Grant. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will consider additional Axon licenses. An executive session on personnel will be held by the Administration.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Axon – additional licenses (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel (Administration)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee voted to reject the current warming center RFP and direct the Commissioner of Social Services, with the Purchasing Director, to reissue it. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Rejected warming center RFP and directed re‑issue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee meeting on October 27, 2025 includes four special committee sessions. The Special Finance Committee will vote on accepting a PERMA audio/visual grant. The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will reject and reissue a warming center RFP. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will discuss additional Axon licenses, and the Special Administration session will be an executive session on personnel matters.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Special Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Axon – Additional Licenses (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel matters (Special Administration)

The Administration Committee voted to adjourn the regular session and reconvene in executive session, then to adjourn the executive session and reconvene in regular session. It approved setting County Manager Jack Wheeler's 2026 salary at Management Grade 0, Step 13. The meeting was then adjourned, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Adjourn regular session and reconvene in executive session (5-0)
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene in regular session (5-0)
• Set salary for County Manager Jack Wheeler at Management Grade 0, Step 13 for 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will meet to vote on proposed resolutions including official salaries for 2026 and the establishment of a commercial property demolition program. The body is also discussing fund transfers for jail services and transit support, as well as scheduling public hearings for three watershed protection districts.

• Local Law No. 3 for 2025: Establishing annual salaries for certain elected/appointed officials for fiscal year 2026
• Proposed increase in tipping fees
• Establishment of a Commercial Property Demolition Program
• Supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for County Route 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River
• Public hearing scheduling for Marsh Ditch, Upper Five Mile Creek, and Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Watershed Protection Districts

The Steuben County Legislature adopted the minutes of the prior meeting and approved the communications log (Resolution 191‑25) by acclamation. Members agreed to have a single letter signed by the Chair on behalf of the Legislature to request additional SNAP funding. The body presented Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets FY 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, and scheduled a public hearing on the law for November 24, 2025.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted communications log (Resolution 191‑25) by acclamation
• Agreed to a single letter signed by the Chair on behalf of the Legislature regarding SNAP funding
• Scheduled public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Three (salary law) for Nov 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
• Presented Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing FY 2026 salaries for elected/appointed officials (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Legislature has scheduled a Special Finance Budget Workshop for October 27, 2025. The provided document is a meeting notice and does not list specific agenda items or discussion topics.

The committee voted 4‑0 to present the 2026 budget to the legislature with a 1.99% tax levy increase, an additional $2 million in anticipated sales tax, $2 million from the general fund, and vacant positions funded at 40% staffing. They also voted 4‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved presenting 2026 budget with 1.99% tax levy increase, $2M sales tax, $2M general fund, vacancies at 40% (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Legislature has scheduled three special committee meetings on Monday, October 27, 2025, to discuss a PERMA grant, a Warming Center Request for Proposal, and Axon licenses, followed by an executive session.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant
• Reject and Reissue Warming Center RFP
• Approve Axon – Additional Licenses
• Executive Session for Personnel matters

The committee authorized the Risk Manager to accept a PERMA grant that includes a 55” Samsung TV ($377) and a Dell laptop ($700) for training modules at DPW shops. The Minor Equipment List was amended to add these items. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Authorized acceptance of PERMA audio/visual grant (TV $377, laptop $700) – vote 5-0
• Amended Minor Equipment List to add grant items – vote 5-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 5-0

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider accepting the PERMA Audio/Visual Grant. The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will reject and reissue the Warming Center RFP. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will discuss LPR cameras. An executive session on personnel will be held under the Public Officers’ Law.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Discuss LPR cameras (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel (Administration)
• Special meetings scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025

The committee authorized the sheriff to amend the Axon contract to add seven body‑camera licenses for an extra $2,520. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both committees.

• Authorized amendment to Axon contract for 7 additional body‑camera licenses ($2,520) (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York will consider three resolutions: one supporting Senate Bill S.8481 to let local governments opt out of Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act mandates, another urging the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to halt utility‑scale solar projects, and a third backing the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S.1945) while opposing government‑mandated natural‑gas bans. The meeting also includes routine reports, a treasurer’s report, and presentations from NYSEG/RG&E and the American Red Cross.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bill S.8481 to allow local opt‑out of CLCPA mandates
• Resolution urging ORES to halt utility‑scale solar projects in the region
• Resolution supporting the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S.1945) and opposing natural‑gas bans

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York adopted two resolutions: one urging state‑law amendments to let counties opt out of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and related electrification mandates, and another opposing utility‑scale solar projects that threaten farmland. The board also approved the minutes of the August 15, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer’s report for August‑September 2025.

• Adopted Resolution IC‑113‑25 urging CLCPA opt‑out amendments (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Sarah Purdy, carried)
• Adopted Resolution IC‑114‑25 opposing utility‑scale solar projects that override local land‑use policy (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Hilda Lando, carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 15, 2025 meeting (motion by Gary Maha, seconded by Don Wester, carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s report for August‑September 2025 (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Rochelle Stein, carried)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review departmental requests, including a grant from PERMA and multiple staffing changes. Items include a workers’ compensation plan addition for the Town of Corning, creation of a senior caseworker position, and a reclassification of a senior account clerk. The committee will also discuss a sole‑source contract for NEOGOV/eGOV and renewal of a legal services contract.

• Approve acceptance of an Audio/Visual Grant from PERMA
• Add Town of Corning to the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan
• Create one Senior Caseworker, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332)
• Reclassify Senior Account Clerk‑Typist to Principal Account Clerk‑Typist, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332)
• Renew contract with Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux

The Administration Committee authorized adding the Town of Corning to the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan and accepted a PERMA audio/visual grant (a $377 TV and $700 laptop). It created a senior caseworker position, reclassified a senior account clerk‑typist, and appointed a part‑time Assistant District Attorney. The committee also waived the RFP for a NEOGOV/eGOV contract renewal at $7,035 and appropriated $65,000 to the Corning‑Erwin Area Transportation System for 2025. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Add Town of Corning to 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan (5-0)
• Accept PERMA audio/visual grant (TV $377, laptop $700) (5-0)
• Create Senior Caseworker position, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332) (5-0)
• Reclassify Senior Account Clerk‑Typist to Principal Account Clerk‑Typist, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332) (5-0)
• Appoint part‑time Assistant District Attorney, Management Grade J, Step 9 ($50,819) (5-0)
• Waive RFP, declare NEOGOV/eGOV sole source, renew contract for $7,035 (5-0)
• Appropriate $65,000 to CEATS for 2025 (5-0)
• Approve September 16 & 29, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from September 16 and September 29, 2025. It will consider department requests including adding a line striping machine to Public Works' equipment list, extending the Public Defender Case Management System contract, renewing several Sheriff’s Office grants, and reviewing financial reports and investment policy. The committee will also discuss a $805,000 contingency fund transfer to jail medical services and kitchen supplies, as well as CEATS funding and other appropriations.

• Add a line striping machine to the 2025 Major Equipment List (Public Works)
• Contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System
• Renewal of Child Passenger, Community Traffic (Bicycle Safety), and Police Traffic Services grants (Sheriff’s Office)
• Contingency fund transfer of $805,000 to jail medical services and kitchen supplies
• CEATS funding discussion (County Manager)

The committee authorized a $805,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to fund jail food, kitchen supplies and medical services. It also approved the addition of a line striping machine, a public defender contract extension, three grant acceptances, a $65,000 CEATS appropriation, and a $750,000 boost to the Contingency Fund. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved addition of $6,409 line striping machine to Major Equipment List (4-0)
• Approved $8,000 contract extension for Public Defender case management system (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $10,500 Child Passenger Grant (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $8,050 Community Traffic Grant (Bicycle Safety) (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $7,050 Police Traffic Services Grant (4-0)
• Approved $805,000 Contingency Fund transfer to jail food/kitchen supplies ($205,000) and medical services ($600,000) (4-0)
• Approved $65,000 appropriation to Corning Erwin Area Transportation System (CEATS) (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 appropriation from Unassigned Fund Balance to Contingency Fund (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will hold a budget workshop on October 14, 2025. County Manager Jack Wheeler will lead a discussion and review of the 2026 budget. The meeting is open to the public in person at the Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building in Bath, NY, and via Zoom.

• 2026 budget discussion and review presented by County Manager Jack Wheeler

The committee approved two motions to reduce Information Technology budget items. The Training & Conferences line was lowered to $25,000, and the Equipment Maintenance/Repair line was lowered to $35,000. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Reduced IT Training & Conferences line item to $25,000 (4-0)
• Reduced IT Equipment Maintenance/Repair line item to $35,000 (4-0)

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on SCCS services. The agenda includes a presentation by Elisa Tobia regarding NAMI.

• NAMI presentation by Elisa Tobia
• Updates on SCCS services
• Approval of minutes from 05.27.2025 and 07.29.2025

The Community Services Board called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and approved the minutes from the May 27 and July 29, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. No other actions were voted on or decided during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 05.27.2025 and 07.29.2025 (unanimous)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will hold a small‑business roundtable on Oct 8, 2025, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. County legislators Mike Hanna and James Kuhl, along with Jill Staats of the Steuben County IDA, will lead the discussion. Attendees will share needs and ideas for additional county services to help small businesses grow.

• Roundtable discussion on small‑business support (Oct 8, 8:00‑9:30 am)
• Participation by IncubatorWorks, 109 Canada Road, Painted Post
• Facilitators: Legislators Mike Hanna, James Kuhl, and Jill Staats

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee hosted a roundtable with local small‑business owners to discuss resources, challenges, and potential county support. Participants identified needs such as mentorship, networking, advertising, and signage guidance. The committee plans to follow up in six to eight months and schedule the next roundtable in Hornell, with a possible session in Wayland.

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will review authorizations to add a line‑striping machine to its major equipment list, abandon surplus property near NYS Route 21 in the Town of Fremont, and enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisitions for the County Road 4 BridgeNY project. The committee will also discuss shared‑services use of salt from the Cohocton shop, commercial demolition and tip fee matters, and a personnel reclassification with updated salary ranges. Additional agenda items include contracts for grinding wood debris and repairing a John Deere 300G excavator stick.

• Authorization to add a line striping machine to the major equipment list
• Authorization to abandon surplus property near NYS Route 21 – Town of Fremont
• Authorization to enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisitions for County Road 4 BridgeNY project
• Shared services agreements for use of salt from Cohocton shop (Avoca Central School, Village of Cohocton)
• Reclassification of Senior Account Clerk‑Typist with salary range change from $44,678‑$66,089 to $54,307‑$80,332

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the September 15 meeting and authorized several equipment, property, and contract items, all by a 4‑0 vote. It added a $6,409 line‑striping machine to the major equipment list, abandoned about 1.5 acres near SR 21, and entered a supplemental NYSDOT agreement for the CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way. It also appropriated $50,000 for a one‑project‑per‑year commercial demolition program and approved 2026 tip fee increases.

• Approved September 15 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized addition of line striping machine $6,409 to equipment list (4‑0)
• Authorized abandonment of ~1.5 acres near SR 21 (4‑0)
• Authorized supplemental NYSDOT agreement for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way (4‑0)
• Authorized shared services agreements for salt with Avoca Central School and Village of Cohocton (4‑0)
• Appropriated $50,000 from Economic Development Fund to Landfill Enterprise Fund for commercial demolition program (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 tip fee changes, including 2027 increases (4‑0)
• Awarded grinding of wood debris contract to Crooker Trucking, LLC at $1,300 per hour (4‑0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will approve the September 15, 2025 minutes and consider several departmental requests. Items include a contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System, renewal of sheriff’s office contracts and grants, and a $805,000 transfer from the contingency fund to the jail for medical services and kitchen supplies.

• Public Defender contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System
• Sheriff’s Office contract renewals with CoverTrack Group, OffenderWatch, and TriTech
• Child Passenger Grant renewal for 2025‑2026
• Community Traffic (Bicycle Safety) Grant renewal for 2025‑2026
• $805,000 contingency fund transfer to jail for medical services and kitchen supplies

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the September 15 minutes and authorized several contract renewals and grant acceptances. It also approved a transfer of $805,000 from the Contingency Fund, allocating $205,000 to jail food and kitchen supplies and $600,000 to jail medical services. Additional actions included rejecting bids for LPR cameras and leasing space with NYS Parole for $1,050 annually.

• Approved September 15 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Public Defender contract extension $8,000 (4-0)
• Renewed CovertTrack contract $600 (4-0)
• Renewed OffenderWatch contract $12,430 (4-0)
• Renewed TriTech Software Systems contract $12,883 (4-0)
• Authorized $805,000 contingency fund transfer, $205,000 to jail food & kitchen supplies and $600,000 to jail medical services (4-0)
• Rejected bids for LPR cameras (4-0)
• Authorized lease with NYS Parole for space at $1,050 annually (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review a proposed coffee cart contract from the Planning Department. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Coffee Cart Contract – Planning Department

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. It then authorized the Director of Planning to renew the coffee cart contract with Big D and Chef T for one year under the same terms, also by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized one-year renewal of coffee cart contract with Big D and Chef T (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 minutes. It will review departmental requests, including a preschool contract from Public Health, the Casa‑Trinity AIR program, and a $777 tuition aid request for a nursing course. The committee will consider creating one senior caseworker position in Social Services with a salary range of $54,307 to $80,332. The agenda also lists new business and adjournment.

• Preschool contract (Public Health)
• Casa‑Trinity AIR program (Community Services)
• Create one senior caseworker, salary $54,307‑$80,332 (Social Services)
• Tuition aid request for Micayla Decker, nursing course, $777 (Public Health)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized the interim director of public health to contract with Juliana Steed at $70 per session and $35 per group session, vote 4‑0. It created a senior caseworker position in the Department of Social Services, vote 4‑0. It approved tuition aid for Micayla Decker for a $777 reimbursement, vote 4‑0.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized preschool contract with Juliana Steed at $70/session, $35/group (4-0)
• Created one senior caseworker, CSEA Grade M (salary $54,307‑$80,332) (4-0)
• Approved tuition aid for Micayla Decker, $777 reimbursement (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to discuss property inventory and an update on River Road in Corning. The board is scheduled to take action on awarding a demolition bid and a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Award of demolition bid
• Award of RFP
• Update on River Road, Corning
• Review of inventory status

The board approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It awarded the demolition contract for 40 Mill Street, Erwin, to MJR for $12,500 with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 3 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded demolition contract for 40 Mill Street to MJR for $12,500 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will hold two special meetings before the legislative session. At 9:30 A.M. it will consider awarding a request for proposals to create a warming center and will accept a donation for the Office for the Aging’s respite program. At 9:50 A.M. it will consider appointing the Clerk of the Legislature.

• Awarding RFP for Warming Center (Social Services)
• Accepting donation to Respite Program (Office for the Aging)
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Administration Committee approved the appointment of Rochelle Casselbury as Clerk of the Legislature for a five‑year term beginning Jan 1 2026. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously, 5‑0.

• Appointed Rochelle Casselbury as Clerk of the Legislature (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider a series of proposed resolutions, including property tax matters, fund creation, and various contracts and agreements. Key items include a quit‑claim deed to the City of Hornell, a fund for Juul settlement payments, and a contract for a Code Blue warming center. The meeting also covers appointments, a STOP‑DWI plan for 2026, and other administrative actions.

• Authorize a quit‑claim deed from Steuben County to the City of Hornell
• Create a restricted fund balance account for Juul settlement payments
• Appropriate room tax revenue to the Steuben County Conference and Visitor’s Bureau
• Authorize a contract to open and operate a Code Blue warming center
• Approve the Steuben County STOP‑DWI annual plan for 2026

The Steuben County Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved Resolution No. 173-25, which ratifies the conveyance of parcels sold at the September 3‑10, 2025 delinquent tax auction as listed in Schedule A and directs the Commissioner of Finance to forward certified copies to the appropriate officials. No vote tallies were recorded for the resolution.

• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 173-25 ratifying tax‑sale parcel transfers (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Commissioner of Finance to convey parcels listed in Schedule A

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Human Services, Health & Education committee to address social services and aging programs. The body will also hold a separate administration meeting regarding a clerk appointment.

• Awarding RFP for Warming Center
• Accepting donation to Office for the Aging Respite Program
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Finance and Human Services, Health & Education committees voted 5-0 to postpone action on awarding the warming‑center RFP until more information is obtained. They also approved accepting a $5,000 donation from the estate of Paul D. Craddock for the respite program. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Postponed award of warming‑center RFP until further information (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Paul D. Craddock estate for respite program (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

At the special joint meeting, the committee will award the request for proposals for a warming center and will accept a donation for the Office for the Aging’s respite program. The meeting also includes the appointment of the Clerk of the Legislature. All items will be considered in person and via webinar.

• Award RFP for Warming Center
• Accept donation to Respite Program (Office for the Aging)
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Human Services, Health & Education and Finance Committees voted 5‑0 to postpone action on awarding the warming center RFP until further information is obtained. They also approved accepting a $5,000 donation from the estate of Paul D. Craddock for the respite program, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Postponed award of warming center RFP (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Accepted $5,000 donation to respite program (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Traffic Safety Board

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board will approve the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting and note the next meeting date of December 19, 2025. It will review correspondence about speed limits on East Lake Road, a request for a 4‑way stop at Robie Street and Allen Street, and a NYSDOT speed study recommending a 40 mph limit on Saunders Road. The board will also discuss the 2026 STOP DWI Plan.

• Approve minutes from July 11, 2025 meeting
• Review NYSDOT letter on East Lake Road speed limit (minimum 25 mph)
• Consider Village of Bath request for 4‑way stop at Robie & Allen Streets
• Review NYSDOT speed study recommending 40 mph on Saunders Road
• Discuss 2026 STOP DWI Plan

The Traffic Safety Board adopted the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting after a motion was made and carried. The board then adjourned the September 24, 2025 meeting by a carried motion. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted July 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Community Services Board Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee will meet to review updates on SCCS services and receive reports from board members. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the AIR program in Bath.

• Updates on SCCS services
• AIR program Bath

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will approve the minutes from August 12 and August 25, 2025, and address any grievances. It will consider department requests, including an award RFP for an Employee Assistance Program and staffing actions that set a Senior Assistant Public Defender salary at $105,525 and create a Senior Typist position with a salary range of $38,595‑$57,090. The County Manager will also present a CEATS funding request.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025, and August 25, 2025
• Law Department: notice of claim(s) and quit claim deed
• Award RFP for Employee Assistance Program
• Appoint Senior Assistant Public Defender (salary $105,525)
• Create Senior Typist position (salary $38,595‑$57,090)

The Administration Committee approved the August meeting minutes and unanimously authorized a quit‑claim deed for the City of Hornell (Tax Map No. 151.11‑01‑020.00). It also approved awarding the Employee Assistance Program contract to Employee Network Inc./Bree Health for $13,770, appointed a Senior Assistant Public Defender at a $105,526 salary, and created a Senior Typist position in the Public Defender’s office. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 12 and August 25 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized quit‑claim deed for City of Hornell parcel (5-0)
• Awarded Employee Assistance Program contract to Employee Network Inc./Bree Health for $13,770 (5-0)
• Appointed Senior Assistant Public Defender at $105,526 annual salary (5-0)
• Created one Senior Typist position (CSEA Grade F) in the Public Defender’s office (5-0)

Community Services Board Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet on September 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in group room H at 115 Liberty Street, Bath. The agenda includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, updates on SCCS services, and updates from board members. The subcommittee will also consider any old or new business items and set the date for the next meeting on December 9, 2025.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates on SCCS services
• Updates from board members
• Discussion of old/new business items
• Scheduling of next meeting for December 9, 2025

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee postponed (tabled) the approval of its meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on staff shortages, grant considerations, program activities, and upcoming community listening sessions.

• Approval of minutes tabled (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider several department requests, including adding a scale to the Erwin Transfer Station equipment list and approving the 2026 STOP DWI plan. It will also create a new restricted account in the General Fund for the Juul settlement and discuss Destination Development Grant funding. A Finance Budget Workshop is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

• Authorize addition of one scale for Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List
• Approve 2026 STOP DWI Plan for the Sheriff’s Office
• Create new restricted account in the General Fund for the Juul settlement
• Discuss Destination Development Grant funding
• Finance Budget Workshop set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the August meetings and authorized a new restricted fund for Juul settlement payments. It also approved funding for a scale at the Erwin Transfer Station, the 2026 STOP DWI plan, a Destination Development Grant, and $65,000 for the CEATS system. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Aug 12 & Aug 25 meetings (5-0)
• Created restricted fund balance for Juul settlement payments (5-0)
• Added $104,615 scale to Erwin Transfer Station equipment list (5-0)
• Approved 2026 STOP DWI Plan (5-0)
• Appropriated $87,000 for Destination Development Grant (5-0)
• Appropriated $65,000 to CEATS for 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will approve minutes from August meetings, discuss highway and landfill matters, and consider several bid and contract items. A key item is authorizing the addition of one scale for the Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List. Additional items include the sale of used tires, ice control sand, an electric scissor lift and trailer package, and marketing of recyclable scrap tires. The meeting will conclude with any new business before adjourning.

• Authorization to add one scale for Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List
• Sale of one (1) lot of used 11R24.5 tires
• Ice control sand contract
• Electric scissor lift and trailer package
• Marketing of recyclable material – scrap tires

The committee approved the August meeting minutes unanimously. It added a $104,615 scale to the 2025 landfill equipment list as an emergency sole‑source purchase. Several contracts were awarded, including tires, ice‑control sand, an electric scissor lift, marketing of scrap tires, and extensions for laboratory analysis and underground utilities services. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 4 and August 25 minutes (5-0)
• Amended landfill equipment list to add $104,615 scale (5-0)
• Awarded tire lot contract to Parmenter, Inc. for $7,425 (5-0)
• Awarded ice control sand contract to multiple bidders, delivery to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. (5-0)
• Awarded electric scissor lift package to Pinnacle Rental Centers, Inc. for $21,600 per unit (5-0)
• Awarded marketing of recyclable material contract to Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. (5-0)
• Extended lab analysis contract with Eurofins Environmental Testing Northeast, LLC through Dec 31 2026 at $175,369 annually (5-0)
• Extended underground utilities location services contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC through Dec 31 2026 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will approve the minutes from August meetings and consider a series of departmental requests. Items include budget staffing for the District Attorney’s Office, contract renewals and donations for the Sheriff’s Office, and multiple service renewals and equipment purchases for Emergency Services/E‑911. The committee will also discuss the 2026 STOP DWI Plan and a new senior typist position for the Public Defender office.

• District Attorney’s Office: 2026 budget staffing discussion
• Sheriff’s Office: renewal of NYS Unified Court System security contract
• Emergency Services/E‑911: Pictometry (Eaglview) renewal at $119,415.26 annually
• Personnel: create senior typist (CSEA Grade F) with salary $38,595‑$57,000
• Sheriff’s Office: approve the 2026 STOP DWI Plan

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several contracts and donations, all with unanimous 5‑0 votes. Key actions included authorizing a $1,071,842 annual court security contract, rejecting jail countertop bids, and approving the 2026 STOP DWI plan. Additional approvals covered intern funding, K‑9 donations, fiber network work, and a Wilmac system renewal.

• Approved minutes of Aug 4 & Aug 25, 2025 meetings (5‑0)
• Authorized District Attorney contract with Institute for Human Services for up to $10,000 for four interns (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept three donations totaling $250 for K‑9 program (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew court security contract with NYS Unified Court System for $1,071,842 annually (5‑0)
• Rejected bids for jail booking area countertops and directed a rebid (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 STOP DWI Plan as presented (5‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Southern Tier Network for additional fiber costing $13,200 (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Wilmac contract for Qognify program for $33,750 over three years (5‑0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on SCCS services. The agenda consists of general business and updates from board members.

• Approval of March 4, 2025, and June 10, 2025 minutes
• Updates on SCCS services

The subcommittee approved the March 4 and June 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It announced that the Maple Leave community residence in Hornell will be temporarily shut down for an expected 90 days due to staffing issues. The department decided to use a small increase in Youth Development Programming funds for a trial program starting in October to assist families experiencing couch‑surfing homelessness. The department also signed on with Family Service Society to assist with recruitment.

• Approved March 4 and June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Temporary closure of Maple Leave residence in Hornell for ~90 days
• Use YDP funding for trial program to aid homeless‑situated families (starting Oct.)
• Signed on with Family Service Society for additional recruitment

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will hold a routine meeting with no new decisions or discussions. The agenda consists only of procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and departmental requests for routine expenditures.

The committee approved the August 6 minutes and authorized a $26,300 bid to Moran’s Glass for two storefront doors, funding it from the WINREPLACE capital project. It awarded the Steuben County Transportation System RFP to TransDev and voted to support Congressman Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act. The committee also appropriated $87,000 for the Destination Development Grant and designated the Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as the county’s official tourism promotion agency.

• Approved $26,300 bid to Moran’s Glass for two storefront door/window units (5-0)
• Authorized $26,300 spend from WINREPLACE capital project for door replacement (5-0)
• Awarded RFP for Steuben County Transportation System to TransDev (5-0)
• Supported Congressman Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act (5-0)
• Appropriated $87,000 from room tax revenue to Destination Development Grant program (5-0)
• Designated Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as official tourism promotion agency (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 6, 2025. The body is reviewing two personnel requests for tuition aid.

• Tuition aid request for Toni Burns (Community Services) for 6 Master of Social Work credits: $2,611.00
• Tuition aid request for Christine Colley (Social Services) for 9 Master of Social Work credits: $3,200.22

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It authorized tuition aid reimbursements of $2,611 for Toni Burns and $3,200.22 for Christine Colley. The committee also authorized the public health director to sign the Statewide Health Information Network participation agreement and accepted the 2026 Youth Development, Youth Sports & Education, and Youth Team Sports funding allocations.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved tuition aid for Toni Burns, $2,611 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved tuition aid for Christine Colley, $3,200.22 (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized signing of Statewide Health Information Network participation agreement (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted and allocated $101,334 Youth Development funding to multiple youth centers (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted $62,124 Youth Sports & Education funding (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted $49,797 Youth Team Sports funding (vote 5‑0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to review the treasurer's report and current inventory status. The board will discuss updates regarding River Road in Corning and the LBI Phase I Grant.

• Update on River Road, Corning
• LBI Phase I Grant
• Inventory status review
• Treasurer's report

The board approved several actions, including reducing the list price of 11948 River Road in Corning to $299,900. It authorized the executive director to issue an RFP for realtor services and awarded the construction bid for 20 Townsend Avenue, Riverside to PAW for $277,045. The board also approved a $50,000 allocation to Arbor Development to support its Vacant Rental Program application. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 5‑0.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Reduced listing price for 11948 River Road, Corning to $299,900 (6-0)
• Authorized executive director to issue RFP for realtor services (6-0)
• Awarded construction bid for 20 Townsend Ave, Riverside to PAW for $277,045 (6-0)
• Allocated $50,000 to Arbor Development for Vacant Rental Program application (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will meet on Monday to award a contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager and a bid for subsurface exploration services. The committee will also discuss real property matters during a joint session with the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees.

• Award contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager
• Award bid for Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Services
• Discuss real property matters
• Meet via teleconference
• Meet in Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor of the Annex Building, Bath, NY

The Administration Committee authorized the Director of Information Technology to purchase the Beyond Trust Password Manager for a total cost of $41,128, using New York State Cybersecurity Grant funds. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also carried unanimously (5-0).

• Authorized purchase of Beyond Trust Password Manager for $41,128 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will meet to consider 25 items, including extending a sales tax rate, approving contingency fund transfers, and authorizing contracts with the Tri-County YMCA and Axon. The agenda also includes public hearings, appointments, and resolutions like designating the county as a Hidden Heroes Community.

• Extending sales tax rate on tangible personal property and services (Article 29, Tax Law)
• Contingency fund transfers: $2025 Education-Special Children Budget, Judgments and Claims Line Item, and Tri-County YMCA lease
• Lease agreement with Tri-County YMCA of New York
• Contract with Axon for Digital Evidence Management System for Public Defender
• Road maintenance agreement with NYSDOT for CR 70A and CR 66

The Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting by a motion that was carried. A resolution to receive and file the August 25 communications log was adopted by acclamation. The public hearing on the Woodlands Community CDBG project was opened, received no comments, and was closed. Several county employees were presented with certificates of appreciation and retirement recognitions.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted communications log (Resolution 149-25) by acclamation
• Public hearing on Woodlands Community CDBG project opened and closed with no comments
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Nicholas Snyder (20‑year service)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Carime Ames (10‑year service)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation and clock to Wendy Kimmey (34‑year retirement)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees will hold a joint special meeting. The agenda lists one item for discussion regarding real property.

• Discussion relative to real property

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee and the Finance Committee voted to authorize the Commissioner of Finance to remove the property at 6857 McChesney Road in the Town of Howard from the tax sale auction and retain it for county use. The motion passed unanimously with votes of 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 4‑0 in the Finance Committee. The committees also approved an adjournment motion, which passed with the same unanimous vote counts.

• Authorized pulling 6857 McChesney Rd property from tax auction (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to award a bid for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services. Two other special meetings are scheduled: one to award a contract for a password manager and another to discuss real property matters.

• Award bid for subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services
• Awarding contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager ($ amount not specified)
• Discussion on real property matters

The Public Works Committee approved awarding the subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services contract to Labella for $8,310. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The committee also voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Approved $8,310 bid for subsurface exploration services to Labella (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The session will cover the progress and administration of infrastructure improvements at a manufactured housing park.

• Public infrastructure grant 1115PR85-20 for $998,796
• Electrical distribution, lighting, and paving improvements at Woodlands Community Inc. on County Route 66

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting jointly with Public Safety & Corrections to discuss real property. Other special meetings include awarding bids for geotechnical engineering and a password manager contract.

• Award bid for Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Services
• Award contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager
• Discussion relative to Real Property

The Finance and Public Safety & Corrections committees approved a motion to remove the property at 6857 McChesney Road, Town of Howard, from the tax sale auction and retain it for county use. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote in the Public Safety & Corrections committee and a 4‑0 vote in the Finance committee. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed with the same vote counts.

• Authorized pulling 6857 McChesney Road property out of tax sale auction and retaining for county use (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York holds its regular meeting at the Tall Pines ATV Park in Andover, NY. The agenda lists standard procedural items such as roll call, introductions, approval of minutes, treasurer’s report, and updates from NYSAC. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• $25 registration fee due by August 7, 2025
• Presentation and tour by Joe Kent of Tall Pines ATV Park

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York approved the minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting. The Treasurer’s Report covering June and July 2025 was also approved. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Gary Maha, seconded by Brooke Harris)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for June‑July 2025 (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Mark Rondinaro)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss department requests including grant extensions and new grants for the Board of Elections. The committee will also consider a contract with NEOGOV and the reappointment of the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency.

• Election grant extensions totaling $283,742.28 across six categories
• New election grants for 2025 Election ($8,462.13) and Vote by Mail ($25,087.90)
• Authorization to contract with NEOGOV
• Authorization to hold County Surplus Auction
• Reappointment of Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency

The Administration Committee approved the July 8 and July 28, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized several financial actions, including a $175,000 budget transfer, an October county surplus auction, and extensions of election‑related grants. It also approved contracts for online employee training, a boot‑allowance agreement, salary adjustments, reappointed the real‑property tax director for six years, and authorized an RFP for prescription‑discount card programs.

• Approved July 8 & 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized County Surplus Auction in October (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgment and Claims (5-0)
• Extended 2024 election grants through March 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Election Grant $8,462.13 and Vote‑by‑Mail Grant $25,087.90 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with NEOGOV for online training ($29,091.60 + $6,730.35) (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Main Unit CSEA for boot allowances (5-0)
• Reappointed Larry Roach as Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency for six‑year term (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to review treasurer reports and project updates. The body will discuss real property auctions and new build projects.

• Update on River Road, Corning
• Update on Habitat for Humanity
• Update on LBI Phase II Grant
• Bid awards
• Real property auction and new build discussions

The Steuben County Land Bank Board approved the prior meeting minutes and authorized the acceptance of a donated property on 1A Erie Street, Cohocton. It awarded several contracts, including demo work, air monitoring, a survey, and retaining‑wall repairs, and gave the executive director authority to spend up to $150,000 plus the buyer’s premium at the upcoming real‑property tax auction. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of donation at 1A Erie Street, Cohocton (5-0)
• Awarded demo bids: LCP $26,000 for Cohocton property and Gorick Construction $22,000 for 87 West Denison (6-0)
• Awarded air‑monitoring contract to O’Rourke for up to $2,595 at 11 East Naples Street, Wayland (6-0)
• Awarded survey contract to Labella for $17,400 at 40 Mill Street, Erwin (6-0)
• Awarded retaining/exterior wall repair to Williams Construction for $174,681 at 10 Cottage Avenue, Hornell (6-0)
• Authorized spending up to $150,000 plus buyer’s premium at the county real‑property tax auction (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review department requests for budget transfers, grant acceptances, and financial reports. The body is also discussing the extension of the additional 1 percent sales tax.

• Proposed extension of the additional 1 percent sales tax
• Acceptance of DCJS Aid to Defense – Supplemental Grant Award for $230,421
• Contingency Fund Transfers of $147,656 for Public Health and $120,000 for the County Manager
• Public Works transfers including $45,000 for Leachate Treatment Fees and $45,000 for Erwin Transfer Station Building Repair
• Elections grant extensions totaling over $280,000 across six categories

The committee approved the minutes from July 8 and July 28, 2025. It authorized multiple fund transfers and grant acceptances, including a $230,421 public defender grant and a $120,000 senior‑center capital payment. The committee also approved law‑enforcement grants totaling $18,546.64 and extended the additional 1% sales tax. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved July 8 and July 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $230,421 public defender grant (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgement and Claims line item (5-0)
• Authorized $147,656 transfer from Contingency Fund to Public Health preschool budget (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $114,109 OMH COLA funds (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $20,263 OASAS COLA funds (5-0)
• Approved law‑enforcement grants: $9,167.64 to Cohocton PD and $9,379.00 to Wayland PD (5-0)
• Extended the additional 1% sales tax as required by state legislation (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will consider spending for the PaveSeal capital project and the awarding of a parking lot sealing and striping bid. The body will also authorize a second public hearing for CDBG 1115PR85-20 and review 2026 budget presentations from two outside agencies.

• Awarding the bid for sealing and striping of parking lots
• Authorization to spend from the PaveSeal Capital Project Account
• Awarding the RFP for Steuben County Transportation System
• Authorization of 2nd Public Hearing for CDBG 1115PR85-20
• 2026 Budget Presentations for Arts of the Southern Finger Lakes and Steuben County Soil & Water Conservation District

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved the July 2, 2025 minutes and authorized spending from the PaveSeal capital project. It awarded a $91,825 contract to Butler Excavating for sealing and striping parking lots. The committee also approved public hearings, a CDBG grant application, and a one‑month extension of the Transdev contract.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized spending from the PaveSeal capital project for parking lot paving and sealing (5-0)
• Awarded $91,825 bid to Butler Excavating for sealing and striping parking lots (5-0)
• Authorized second public hearings for CDBG Well and Septic and Woodlands projects (5-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to apply for new CDBG Well and Septic grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized one-month extension of Transdev contract for Steuben County Transportation System (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will discuss departmental requests including funding allocations and contract renewals. The body will also address federal funding cuts under new business.

• Visiting Angels (In-Home Care) new contract: $45,000
• Public Health contingency fund transfer: $147,656
• Office for the Aging allocations: EISEP $18,080 and WIN funding $18,574
• BioServe medical waste disposal contract renewal
• Preschool transportation bid award for Keuka Lake School Satellite Classroom at VEW

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the July 2, 2025 minutes and authorized multiple funding allocations, including $21,156 for youth sports and $114,109 for OMH COLA funds. It renewed the BioServ medical waste contract, awarded a $131,400 preschool transportation contract, and approved a $147,656 contingency fund transfer for the Keuka Lake School satellite classroom. The committee also approved a 10‑year lease with the Hornell YMCA for a senior center, requiring a $120,000 up‑front capital payment.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Awarded $21,156 youth sports funding to Erwin Valley Painted Post Cinderella Softball (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for a warming center (5-0)
• Accepted $114,109 OMH COLA funds (5-0)
• Renewed BioServ medical waste contract for three years (5-0)
• Awarded preschool transportation bid to Transpo Bus Services for $131,400 (5-0)
• Transferred $147,656 from Contingency Fund to cover Keuka Lake School satellite classroom costs (5-0)
• Approved 10‑year lease with Hornell YMCA for senior center, $120,000 up‑front capital cost (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will consider several contract renewals and grant awards. The body will also discuss security cameras and license plate readers.

• Grant award of $230,421.00 for 'Aid to Defense – Supplemental' for the Public Defender
• Contract approval for Axon Digital Evidence Management System
• K-9 donation of $125.00 from Dairy Festival
• STOP VAWA Agreement with Legal Assistance of NY (Law NY)
• School Resources Officer and LeadsOnLine contract renewals

The committee approved the minutes from July meetings (5‑0). It authorized the Public Defender to enter a five‑year $247,115 contract with Axon for a digital evidence management system (5‑0) and to accept a $230,421 DCJS grant (5‑0). The Sheriff was authorized to accept a $125 donation for the K‑9 program, enter a $3,500 STOP VAWA MOU, renew several contracts, and issue an RFP for countywide security cameras and license‑plate readers (each 5‑0). The County Manager’s law‑enforcement grant requests for Cohocton and Wayland police departments were approved (5‑0).

• Approved minutes from July 7 and July 28 meetings (5-0)
• Authorized Public Defender contract with Axon $247,115 (5-0)
• Authorized Public Defender acceptance of $230,421 DCJS grant (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept $125 K‑9 program donation (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff MOU with Law NY for $3,500 STOP VAWA grant (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Sheriff school resource officer contracts (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to issue RFP for security cameras and license‑plate readers (5-0)
• Approved law‑enforcement grants: Cohocton PD $9,167.64 and Wayland PD $9,379.00 (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider road maintenance agreements with NYSDOT and several fund transfers for landfill and recycling repairs. The agenda also includes the dedication of the Public Works Mechanic Shop.

• Road Maintenance Agreement with NYSDOT for CR 70A and CR 66
• Transfer of $45,000 from Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Projects to Leachate Treatment Fees Account
• Transfer of $45,000 from Landfill Capital Projects to Erwin Transfer Station Building Repair Account
• Transfer of $20,000 from Landfill Capital Projects to Recycling Building Repair Account
• Dedication of the Public Works Mechanic Shop in memory of Jerry Miller, II

The Public Works Committee unanimously authorized a road maintenance agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation for County Roads 70A and 66. It also approved dedicating the Mt. Washington Machine Shop to Jerry Miller II, purchasing a memorial sign for the shop, and three fund transfers totaling $110,000 for landfill and solid‑waste projects. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Authorized road maintenance agreement with NYSDOT for CR 70A and CR 66 (5‑0)
• Dedicated the Mt. Washington Machine Shop in honor of Jerry Miller II (5‑0)
• Approved up to $1,100 for a memorial sign for the Mt. Washington Shop (5‑0)
• Transferred $45,000 from the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project to the Leachate Treatment Fees account (5‑0)
• Transferred $45,000 from various solid‑waste capital projects to the Erwin Transfer Station Building Repair account (5‑0)
• Transferred $20,000 from various solid‑waste capital projects to the Recycling Building Repair account (5‑0)

Community Services Board

The board will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on SCCS services. Members will also discuss potential guest speakers.

• Approval of May 27, 2025 minutes
• Updates on SCCS services

The board voted to table the previous meeting minutes. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded. Updates on services, staffing, and upcoming events were discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14 at 3:00 p.m.

• Minutes tabled (no vote tally recorded)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss personnel changes for the 911 Department. The session is a special joint meeting with the Administration committee.

• Proposal to create one Senior Typist position, CSEA Grade F ($38,595 - $57,090) for the 911 Department

The committee voted to create one senior typist position, CSEA Grade F, in the 911 Department. The motion passed unanimously with votes of 4-0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 5-0 in the Administration Committee. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously in both committees. No other actions were taken.

• Approved creation of senior typist position, CSEA Grade F (PS&C 4-0, Administration 5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (PS&C 4-0, Administration 5-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee is meeting jointly with Public Safety & Corrections to discuss personnel changes. The body will consider the creation of a new staff position for the 911 Department.

• Create one Senior Typist position for the 911 Department, CSEA Grade F ($38,595 - $57,090)

The committee voted to create one Senior Typist position, CSEA Grade F, in the 911 Department. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and a 5‑0 vote in the Administration Committee. A separate motion to adjourn also carried with the same vote totals.

• Create Senior Typist position, CSEA Grade F, in 911 Department (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Administration)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Administration)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider establishing several new reserve funds for public safety, highways, equipment, EMS, and employee benefits. The body is also deciding on the 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and various personnel reclassifications.

• Approval of the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget and Table of Apportionment
• Establishment of reserve funds for Disaster Response, Highway Shop, Vehicle and Equipment, EMS, and Employee Benefit Accrued Liability
• Leasing of County Land at the Solid Waste Landfill Facility and other land for agricultural production
• Intermunicipal Agreement with the Village of Canisteo for a radio system fill site
• Setting the date and time for a delinquent real property tax public auction

The Legislature adopted the communications log from the County Manager’s Office (Resolution 128‑25) by acclamation. It approved the transfer of $120,542.44 to the General Fund Building Renovation Reserve and $806,866.86 to active capital projects (Resolution 129‑25). It also authorized a $2,000,000 transfer from the unrestricted general fund to the Restricted Public Safety Building Repairs & Renovations Reserve (Resolution 130‑25). All three resolutions were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Adopted communications log (Resolution 128‑25) – Acclamation
• Authorized $120,542.44 transfer to Building Renovation Reserve (Resolution 129‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Authorized $806,866.86 transfer to active capital projects (Resolution 129‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer to Public Safety Building repairs reserve (Resolution 130‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Adopted previous meeting minutes – Motion carried
• Combined Resolutions 4‑8 and waived reading – Motion carried

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an award for a law enforcement grant. This is a special meeting held prior to the Legislative Meeting.

• Award Law Enforcement Grant

The Finance Committee approved awarding a law enforcement grant of $6,418.24 to the Village of Bath for one mobile data terminal and radar unit. The motion was made by Mr. Horton, seconded by Mr. Thew, and passed unanimously 5‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a motion that also passed 5‑0.

• Approved $6,418.24 law enforcement grant to Village of Bath (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Traffic Safety Board

The board is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive reports. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate items.

The Traffic Safety Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board agreed that NYSDOT will respond on behalf of the Sheriff to the Town of Wayne’s request to reduce the speed limit, including safety‑tip information, and will copy the Sheriff on the letter. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed NYSDOT will respond to Town of Wayne speed‑limit request with safety information (no vote recorded)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss personnel reclassifications and the creation of a part-time attorney position. The committee is also reviewing the 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and apportionment schedule.

• 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• 2026 Workers’ Compensation Apportionment Schedule
• Reclassify Senior Account Clerk-Typist to Accountant ($54,307 - $80,332) for Office for the Aging
• Create one part-time Social Services Attorney ($39,970.50 - $58,385.50)
• Reclassify Assistant Tax Map Technician to Tax Map Technician ($44,678 - $66,089) for Real Property

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (5‑0). It also approved the 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and apportionment schedule (5‑0). Several staffing actions were approved: reclassifying a senior account clerk‑typist to accountant, creating a part‑time social services attorney position, appointing that attorney above the mid‑point salary, and reclassifying a tax map technician position (each 5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and apportionment schedule (5‑0)
• Reclassified senior account clerk‑typist to accountant (5‑0)
• Created part‑time social services attorney position (5‑0)
• Appointed part‑time social services attorney above mid‑point salary (5‑0)
• Reclassified assistant tax map technician to tax map technician (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review the 2024 financial statements presented by Bonadio. The body will also discuss the 2025 delinquent real property tax sale auction and related contracts.

• Review of 2024 Financial Statements
• Request for five $100.00 petty cash drawers for Community Services
• Setting the date and terms for the 2025 Delinquent Real Property Tax Sale Auction
• Contract renewal for Pirrung Auctioneers
• Law Enforcement Grant discussion

The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and accepted the draft 2024 financial statements audit with amendments. It authorized five $100 petty cash drawers for Community Services, set the 2025 delinquent real property tax auction for September 3‑10, and approved the notice to bidders and terms of sale for that auction. The committee also renewed the Pirrung Auctioneers contract, authorized the closing and balance transfer of completed capital projects, and appropriated $50,000 for a law‑enforcement grant in the 2025 ticket‑diversion budget.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Accepted draft 2024 financial statements audit with amendments (5-0)
• Established five $100 petty cash drawers for Community Services (5-0)
• Set 2025 delinquent real property tax auction dates Sep 3‑10 (5-0)
• Approved notice to bidders and terms of sale for tax auction (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Pirrung Auctioneers contract for tax auction (5-0)
• Authorized closing of completed capital projects and transfer of balances (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 appropriation for law‑enforcement grant in ticket diversion budget (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee will discuss departmental requests regarding emergency services and law enforcement. Items include specific contracts for E-911 and a grant application.

• Empire Contract for CR7
• STN Splicing for Regional Project
• IMA with Canisteo for Full Site
• Law Enforcement Grant Application

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (4‑0). It authorized a five‑year tower lease on CR 7 in Prattsburgh at $2,700 per year, a $13,200 fiber‑splice agreement with Southern Tier Network, and an inter‑municipal agreement with the Village of Canisteo to use the village hall as a fill site. It also approved a $6,418.24 law‑enforcement grant to the Village of Bath and a $50,000 appropriation for the grant in the 2025 Driver Diversion budget (all 4‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Empire Access tower lease on CR 7, 5‑year, $2,700 annual (4-0)
• Authorized Southern Tier Network fiber splice scope of work, $13,200 funded by grant (4-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement with Village of Canisteo for fill site (4-0)
• Authorized $50,000 budget appropriation for law‑enforcement grant and awarded $6,418.24 grant to Village of Bath (4-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement with Village of Bath for grant acceptance (4-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss highway agreements and various equipment and service contracts. The agenda includes updates on FEMA and CHIPs projects.

• Road Use and Repair Agreement with Prattsburgh Wind, LLC
• Rescinding of Safety T-Shirt bid award
• Chain link fence installation at Hornell Transfer Station
• Lease of agricultural land at the landfill
• Sale of one lot of used 11R24.5 tires

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (4‑0). It authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to enter a Road Use and Repair agreement with Prattsburgh Wind, LLC, supporting a $1.25 million bond for 35‑40 wind turbines on county roads (4‑0). The committee also rescinded a safety‑t‑shirt bid and awarded several contracts, including a $33,900 chain‑link fence and a lease of 81 acres at the Bath landfill for $2,430 per year (each 4‑0). Finally, it approved negotiations to acquire three properties for the CR 4 bridge project, not to exceed $1,800 (4‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized road use and repair agreement with Prattsburgh Wind, LLC, $1.25 M bond (4-0)
• Rescinded safety t‑shirt bid and ordered rebid (4-0)
• Awarded chain‑link fence contract to Whitmore Fence Co. for $33,900 (4-0)
• Awarded agricultural land lease at Bath landfill to Hargraves & Son Farm, $30/acre, $2,430/yr (4-0)
• Awarded grinder teeth, tool holders & hardware to Monroe Tractor & Implement Co. (4-0)
• Authorized acquisition of three properties for CR 4 bridge project, up to $1,800 (4-0)
• Adjourned regular and executive sessions (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will meet to hear budget presentations for 2026 from Southeast Steuben Libraries and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The committee will also receive activity updates from the Industrial Development Agency and the Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board.

• Southeast Steuben Libraries 2026 Budget Presentation
• Cornell Cooperative Extension 2026 Budget Presentation
• Steuben County Industrial Development Agency activities update
• Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board federal funding and activities update

The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved awarding the lease of a 7‑acre farm across from the county jail to Pelham Electric at $150 per acre for years 1‑3 and $175 per acre for years 4‑5, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Awarded 7‑acre agricultural lease to Pelham Electric at $150/acre (yrs 1‑3) and $175/acre (yrs 4‑5) (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will review departmental requests regarding staffing and funding. The body is considering position reclassifications, the creation of a part-time attorney role, and a preschool contract.

• Request for five petty cash drawers of $100.00 each for Community Services
• Preschool contract for Keuka Lake School Satellite Classroom
• Reclassify one Senior Account Clerk-Typist ($44,678 - $66,089) to Accountant ($54,307 - $80,332) for Office for the Aging
• Create one part-time Social Services Attorney with a rate of $37,970 - $59,385.50
• Tuition aid request for Public Health to change previously approved credit hour costs

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the June 4 minutes (3-0). It authorized five $100 petty‑cash drawers for Community Services and $2,000 for a foster‑parent summer recognition event (both 3-0). The committee also reclassified a senior account clerk to accountant, created a part‑time social‑services attorney, and approved a 50% tuition‑aid reimbursement for two public‑health courses (votes 3-0, 3-0, and 4-0 respectively).

• Approved June 4 minutes (3-0)
• Established five $100 petty‑cash drawers for Community Services (3-0)
• Authorized up to $2,000 for foster‑parent summer recognition event (3-0)
• Reclassified senior account clerk‑typist to accountant (3-0)
• Created one part‑time social‑services attorney (3-0)
• Authorized 50% reimbursement for two public‑health courses for Krystal Potter (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to review the treasurer's report and property inventory. The body will discuss the purchase of property and provide an update regarding River Road in Corning.

• Update on River Road, Corning
• Purchase of property
• Inventory update
• Treasurer's report

The Steuben County Land Bank Board authorized the donation of the lot on HARDSHORN STREET in Hornell to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00, with a three‑year completion clause. It also approved the executive director’s authority to set the listing price for 11948 River Road, to solicit a survey RFP for 40 Mill Street, to renew the Arbor Development management contract, and to sign purchase offers and closing documents. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved donation of HARDSHORN STREET lot to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00 with reverter clause (6‑0)
• Authorized executive director to set listing price for 11948 River Road at realtor’s recommended rate (6‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of RFP for survey of 40 Mill Street, Erwin (6‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for cost estimate on rehab of 1A Erie Street, Cohocton (6‑0)
• Authorized change order for Fenderson Street Extension, Town of Corning: $2,500 to MJR and $721 to Paradigm (6‑0)
• Authorized executive director to sign purchase offers and closing documents on behalf of the Land Bank (6‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Arbor Development management contract through June 30, 2026 at $50,000 annual cost (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (6‑0)

Community Services Board Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee is meeting to review updates on SCCS services and the Local Services Plan. The board will also discuss the AIR program in Bath.

• Updates on SCCS services
• AIR program Bath
• Local Services Plan

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting after correcting Ms. Terry’s last name. The motion was made by Ms. Hooker, seconded by Ms. Terry, and carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will discuss contracts for the Sheriff's Office and a system change order for Emergency Services. These items are scheduled for review prior to the Legislative Meeting.

• Contract with Crash Data Group, Inc. for the Sheriff's Office
• Memorandum of Agreement between the Sheriff's Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
• Motorola Change Order for the Simulcast System in the Village of Canisteo

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a sole‑source annual maintenance contract with Crash Data Group, Inc. (vote 5‑0). It also authorized two agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the jail and road patrol (vote 5‑0). Additionally, the committee approved a $510,000 Motorola change order to add a fill site at Canisteo Village Hall, funded by the FY24 Interoperable Communications Grant (vote 5‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sole‑source annual maintenance contract with Crash Data Group, Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved two cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for jail and road patrol (5‑0)
• Approved Motorola change order to add fill site at Canisteo Village Hall for $510,000 (5‑0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss planning matters. The primary item on the agenda is the awarding of a Transportation RFP.

• Award Transportation RFP

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee authorized the Planning Director to extend the contract with First Transit by two months. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Authorized Planning Director to extend First Transit contract by two months (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will vote on several personnel changes and intermunicipal agreements. The body is also deciding on the allocation of 2025–2026 CHIPS funding for road improvements and the closure of various Public Works capital projects.

• Proposed PILOT Agreement for the Prattsburgh Wind Project
• Allocation of 2025–2026 Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding
• Agreement with US Venture Inc. for the sale of carbon offset credits
• Memorandum of Agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for warrant service
• Creation of new positions including two Deputy Sheriffs and one Registered Professional Nurse

The Legislature adopted several resolutions, including accepting the June 23 2025 communications log. It authorized the closure of the Fire Suppression capital project and transfer of $33,524.98 to the Public Works Fueling System project. It approved moving $4,698.83 from various capital projects to the Public Works Shop Renovations project. It allocated $613,000 of state CHIPS funds to four county road improvement projects (Crosby Creek Rd, Webbs Crossing Rd, CR 115, and Pleasant Valley Rd).

• Adopted Resolution 111-25 accepting the June 23 2025 communications log (acclamation)
• Adopted Resolution 112-25 transferring $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression to Fueling System project (roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 113-25 transferring $4,698.83 to Public Works Shop Renovations project (roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 114-25 allocating $613,000 CHIPS funding to four road improvement projects (roll call)
• Adopted motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting (roll call)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York will meet to discuss regional business and updates from NYSAC. The body is considering a resolution to support state legislation regarding the management of PFAS in biosolids.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bill S5759 and Assembly Bill A6192 to establish a five-year moratorium on the land application of biosolids

The board adopted Resolution IC-112-25, creating a five‑year moratorium on land application of biosolids. The May 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Tom Sweet, seconded by Elizabeth Partee, carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Rochelle Stein, carried)
• Adopted Resolution IC-112-25 establishing five‑year biosolids moratorium (motion by Hilda Lando, seconded by Tom Sweet, carried with Genesee opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Tom Sweet, carried)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the small business experience. The goal is to learn what small businesses need to grow and thrive in Steuben County.

• Small business roundtable discussion

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee hosted a roundtable to discuss resources and challenges for small businesses in Steuben County. Participants reviewed available programs and identified issues such as workforce shortages, housing, and transportation. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Community Services Board Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet to review updates on SCCS services and the Local Services Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of March 11, 2025 minutes
• Updates on SCCS services
• Discussion of Local Services Plan

The Intellectual/Development Disabilities Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Alger, seconded by Erin Warr, and all members present voted in favor. No other decisions were made; the meeting included service updates and a notice about the upcoming local services plan. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 (all in favor)

Administration Committee

The committee will discuss the creation and reclassification of several county positions across multiple departments. The meeting also includes reviews of contract renewals for medical services, software, and a timekeeping system RFP.

• Awarding of Timekeeping System RFP
• Creation of positions including a Registered Professional Nurse ($59,873 - $88,566) and two Deputy Sheriffs ($58,125 - $78,550)
• Contract renewals for DSI Medical Services, Inc., Guthrie Occupational Medicine, and GovernmentJobs.com/NeoGov
• SHI Social Archiving Subscription Renewal
• Request to amend Management Salary Plan

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It awarded the timekeeping system RFP to Andrews Technology for up to $325,000 and approved multiple new personnel positions and reclassifications. Several contract renewals and a management salary‑plan amendment were also authorized. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Awarded RFP for timekeeping system to Andrews Technology, cost ≤ $325,000 (4-0)
• Created one Registered Professional Nurse position, CSEA Grade O (4-0)
• Created one Caseworker position, CSEA Grade K (4-0)
• Reclassified vacant Senior Social Worker position to Senior Social Work Assistant, CSEA Grade L (4-0)
• Created two Deputy Sheriff positions, Deputies Association Grade 11 (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of DSI Medical Services contract for new‑hire drug testing (4-0)
• Authorized amendment to management salary plan to include part‑time investigator and assistant director positions (4-0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on SCCS services and reports from board members. The group will also discuss the Local Services Plan.

• Updates on SCCS services
• Local Services Plan discussion

The subcommittee reviewed staffing, program, and grant updates across several agencies. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review department requests regarding grant acceptance and fund transfers. The body is discussing the allocation of 2025 CHIPs funds for road projects and a PILOT consent resolution for the Prattsburgh Wind Farm.

• Acceptance of $10,000 from United Way for the Senior Companion Program
• Allocation of 2025 CHIPs funds to various road projects
• Transfer of funds to the CR 84 Road Project
• PILOT Consent Resolution for Prattsburgh Wind Farm
• Acceptance of OMH Eat Well Grant

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved a series of fund transfers, grant acceptances, a donation, a wind‑farm PILOT agreement, and a SWIMS grant appropriation. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved transfer of $3,117.39 from Caton Shop and $1,581.44 from Cohocton Shop to Public Works Shops Renovation ($4,698.83 total) (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression System Project to Fuel Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Approved allocation of $613,000 CHIPS funding to CR68 ($50,000), CR66 ($270,000), CR88 ($150,000) and CR115 ($143,000) (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $10,000 United Way funding for the Senior Companions Program (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $5,000 OMH Eat Well Grant (5-0)
• Approved donation of STOP DWI simulator to Rensselaer County (5-0)
• Approved PILOT agreement for Prattsburgh Wind Farm with 20‑year fixed payments (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 SWIMS grant appropriation and inter‑municipal agreements for Corning, Hornell and Urbana (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will meet to discuss departmental requests. The body is reviewing a transportation contract and a waste removal contract amendment. The committee will also discuss SWIMS allocation and appropriation.

• Transportation Contract
• Contract amendment with Casella Waste for garbage removal at Hammondsport Ambulance Building
• SWIMS Allocation and Appropriation

The committee approved the May 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized a $576 amendment to the Casella Waste contract for garbage removal at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building. It approved the acceptance and appropriation of a $30,000 SWIMS grant and the execution of inter‑municipal agreements for swimming expansion. It also consented to the Prattsburgh Wind pilot payment distribution. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized $576 contract amendment with Casella Waste (4‑0)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of $30,000 SWIMS grant (4‑0)
• Consented to Prattsburgh Wind pilot agreement and payment distribution (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (4‑0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will review departmental requests regarding staffing and funding. The body is discussing the creation and reclassification of several personnel positions across social services and aging offices.

• Acceptance of $10,000 from United Way for the Senior Companions Program
• Creation of one Registered Professional Nurse position ($59,873 - $88,566)
• Creation of one Assistant Director of Temporary & Disability Assistance ($51,868 - $81,119)
• Creation of one Caseworker position for the Office for the Aging ($49,258 - $72,863)
• Preschool contracts for Hannah Lehman (Physical Therapist) and Addison Central School transportation

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved multiple funding authorizations, contracts, and personnel actions. Highlights include a $70,000‑per‑year foster‑care adoption data system contract, a $50‑per‑child preschool transportation contract, and the creation of several new staff positions. All motions passed unanimously, with votes of 5‑0 or 4‑0 as recorded.

• Approved $10,000 United Way funding for Senior Companions Program (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 OMH Eat Well Grant for Community Services (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 agency‑wide staff training budget (5-0)
• Approved preschool physical therapy contract with Hannah Lehman at $70/$35 rates (5-0)
• Approved preschool transportation contract with Addison Central School at $50 per child per day (5-0)
• Awarded Foster‑Care Adoption Data System contract to CareFindr/Bonadio for $70,000 annual plus $7,000 start‑up (5-0)
• Created one Registered Professional Nurse position in Community Services (4-0)
• Created one Assistant Director of Temporary & Disability Assistance position (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to discuss treasurer reports and property transactions. The board will consider bid awards for demolition and engineering services and review property donations and purchases.

• Bid award for Wayland Demolition
• Bid award for Fenderson Street air monitoring
• Bid award for Cottage Avenue structural engineering
• Change order for River Road, Corning
• Donation and purchase of property

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It awarded contracts for demolition at 11 East Naples Street, air monitoring on Fenderson Street, and structural engineering on Cottage Ave. The board also approved a $21,500 roof replacement change order for the River Road property and authorized a purchase offer of $29,808 for 40 Mill Street in Erwin.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded demolition bid for 11 East Naples Street to MJR for $25,800 (5-0)
• Awarded air‑monitoring bid for Fenderson Street to Paradigm for $1,140 (5-0)
• Awarded structural‑engineering bid for Cottage Ave to Hager Engineering for $19,000 (5-0)
• Approved roof‑replacement change order at River Road property for $21,500 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase offer for 40 Mill Street, Erwin for $29,808 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee is reviewing requests for new staff positions and equipment contracts. The body will discuss personnel reclassifications and the creation of new roles for the District Attorney, Public Defender, and Sheriff's Office.

• Contract authorization for Apex Polygraph Services
• Award of stretcher bid for Emergency Services/E-911
• Reclassification of a Senior Typist to Paralegal Assistant ($46,912 - $69,393)
• Creation of a Case Manager ($51,721 - $76,506) and part-time Investigator ($31,384.50 - $49,075.50) for the Public Defender
• Creation of two Deputy Sheriff positions

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several contracts and donations, including a $63,600 award to Ferno for two powered ambulance stretchers. It also amended the towing policy to allow NYS DOT and municipal supervisors to request a tow, and reclassified a vacant senior typist position as a paralegal assistant. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the May 5 and May 19, 2025 meetings (5‑0)
• Awarded Apex Polygraph Services contract at $250 per polygraph (5‑0)
• Renewed two Catalis contracts with a 5 % increase, both expiring Aug 31 2026 (5‑0)
• Accepted EMS training supplies donation valued at $9,543.43 (5‑0)
• Awarded bid for two powered ambulance stretchers to Ferno for $63,600 (5‑0)
• Amended towing policy to include NYS DOT and municipal supervisors as authorized tow requestors (5‑0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation to the K‑9 program from Herbert and Irene Smith (5‑0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement to transfer K‑9 Jack to the Village of Bath (5‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss fund transfers for capital projects and landfill operations. The body is reviewing a request to sell carbon credits and an RFP award for an Environmental Attribute Fiscal Advisor.

• Transfer of funds between capital projects
• RFP award for Environmental Attribute Fiscal Advisor
• Authorization to sell carbon credits
• Bids for pavement marking painting
• Bids for safety T-shirts (GC)

The Public Works Committee approved the transfer of remaining funds from completed shop projects and a fire‑suppression project to other capital projects. It allocated $613,000 of 2025 CHIPS funds to four county road projects. The committee also awarded contracts for an environmental‑attribute fiscal advisor, pavement‑marking paint, and safety shirts, and authorized the sale of carbon credits for $327,432.84.

• Approved transfer of $3,117.39 and $1,581.44 to Public Works Shops Renovation (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression to Fuel Systems project (5‑0)
• Allocated $613,000 CHIPS funding to CR68, CR66, CR88, and CR115 (5‑0)
• Awarded Environmental Attribute Fiscal Advisor contract to Environmental Attributes Advisors (5‑0)
• Authorized sale of 76,503 metric tons of carbon credits to US Venture d/b/a US Energy for $327,432.84 (5‑0)
• Awarded pavement marking paint contract to Zebra Paint Striping, Inc. for $13,995.00 (5‑0)
• Declared Cintas Corporation non‑responsive and awarded safety shirts to F T Signs, Inc. for $4,066.70 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 19 meetings (4‑0)

Community Services Board

The Steuben County Community Services Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on services, board member reports, and the 2025 Local Services Plan. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

The Community Services Board approved the minutes from the meetings on 12/10/2024, 2/18/2025, and 4/8/2025. The motion was made by Mr. Alger, seconded by Ms. Reagan, and passed with all members in favor. No other decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 12/10/2024, 2/18/2025, 4/8/2025 (unanimous)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Special Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a budget transfer for the Sheriff's Office. This specific item concerns jail dental equipment.

• Budget transfer for Sheriff's Office jail dental equipment

The committee authorized a $25,431.95 transfer from the Jail Medical Services line to the Jail Minor Equipment line for dental equipment. The motion passed 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 4‑0 in the Finance Committee. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously in both committees.

• Approved $25,431.95 budget transfer for jail dental equipment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the annual inclusion of agricultural districts and consider adding lands to certified districts. They will also vote on resolutions to accept and appropriate state highway funding (CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, PAVENY), authorize budget transfers for jail fencing and dental equipment, and approve various intergovernmental agreements, including mutual aid for public health emergencies and law enforcement. Additionally, they will memorialize New York State to support a moratorium on land application of PFAS-laden biosolids.

• Public hearing on annual inclusion of agricultural districts and proposed addition of agricultural lands to certified districts
• Accepting and appropriating 2025-2026 Consolidated Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) and related state funding
• Authorizing a budget transfer from the Jail Fencing Capital Project to Jail Minor Equipment line and funding dental equipment at the jail
• Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with NYSDOT for the Red Spring Run Road Bridge Replacement Project
• Memorializing New York State to support a five-year moratorium on land application of PFAS in biosolids (Senate S5759 / Assembly A6192)

The Steuben County Legislature approved over $9 million in state highway and bridge funding for 2025-2026, including CHIPS, Pave Our Potholes, PaveNY, and Extreme Winter Recovery funds, and allocated them to specific road and bridge projects. The board also accepted a $748,369 state grant for interoperable communications, a $1.5 million NG911 grant, and a $175,667 PSAP operations grant. Several other resolutions were adopted, including a $240,000 appropriation for courtroom modernization, a $425,000 transfer for flood repairs from Tropical Storm Fred, and a $175,000 transfer for flood repairs from Tropical Storm Debby. The legislature also approved a memorandum of agreement with the CSEA union to allow hiring experienced correction officers at higher steps, and confirmed four inductees into the Steuben County Hall of Fame.

• Accepted and appropriated $9,033,685.03 in 2025-2026 CHIPS, POP, and PaveNY funds for road improvements (adopted)
• Accepted and appropriated $988,567.50 in Extreme Winter Recovery funds for bridge improvements (adopted)
• Accepted $748,369 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (adopted)
• Accepted $1,515,197 FY25 NG911 Grant (adopted)
• Accepted $175,667 FY24 PSAP Operations Grant (adopted)
• Appropriated $240,000 from General Fund for court modernization (adopted)
• Transferred $425,000 for flood repairs from Tropical Storm Fred (adopted)
• Transferred $175,000 for flood repairs from Tropical Storm Debby (adopted)

Public Works Committee

The Joint Public Works and Finance Committee will discuss appropriating highway funding for 2024-2026. Additionally, the Joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committee will review a budget transfer for jail dental equipment.

• Appropriating unexpended 2024-2025 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Accepting and appropriating 2025-2026 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Budget transfer for Sheriff’s Office jail dental equipment

The committee approved rolling over $3,885,472.63 of unspent 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funds. It also approved accepting and appropriating $10,022,252.53 for the 2025‑2026 funding cycle. Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works and Finance committees (4‑0 each).

• Approved rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 unexpended 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funding (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $10,022,252.53 for 2025‑2026 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funding (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on May 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to consider inclusion of parcels in certified Agricultural Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 during the annual 30-day review period. The hearing will review recommendations from the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and proposed modifications. Written comments may be submitted until May 23, 2025.

• Public hearing on inclusion of parcels in Agricultural Districts 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting jointly with Public Works and Public Safety & Corrections. The body will discuss the appropriation of highway funding and a budget transfer for the Sheriff's Office.

• Appropriating unexpended 2024-2025 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Accepting and appropriating 2025-2026 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Budget transfer for Sheriff’s Office jail dental equipment

The committees approved a budget transfer of $25,431.95 from the Jail Medical Services line to the Jail Minor Equipment line to purchase dental equipment. The motion passed unanimously with votes 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections committee and 4‑0 in the Finance committee. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved $25,431.95 budget transfer for jail dental equipment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding special joint meetings to address highway funding and public safety budgets. The body will discuss appropriating funds for road improvements and a budget transfer for the Sheriff's Office.

• Appropriating unexpended 2024-2025 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Accepting and appropriating 2025-2026 CHIPS, Extreme Weather Recovery, Pave Our Potholes, and PAVENY funding
• Budget transfer for Sheriff's Office jail dental equipment

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee authorized a rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 of unexpended 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funds. It also accepted and appropriated $10,022,252.53 for the 2025‑2026 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY programs. Both motions passed unanimously with 4‑0 votes in the Public Works and Finance committees.

• Approved rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $10,022,252.53 (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss department requests regarding purchasing and tax distributions. The body will consider a memorandum of agreement with CSEA and a position reclassification for the County Clerk's office.

• Quarterly Copy Paper Award
• Semi-Annual Mortgage Tax Distribution
• Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA CO, Dispatchers & Court Security Unit regarding Maximum Hiring Step
• Reclassifying one vacant Title Searcher position ($42,551 - $62,942) to Paralegal Assistant ($46,912 - $69,393)
• Revisions to Administrative Code

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 28 meetings. It awarded the quarterly copy paper contract to W.B. Mason at $29.41 per case and approved the semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $612,128.09. It authorized a Memorandum of Agreement to amend hiring steps and reclassified a vacant Title Searcher position to a Paralegal Assistant. Finally, it adopted revisions to the Administrative Code, including a 50% maximum fund balance and adding Juneteenth as a county holiday.

• Approved April 8 and April 28 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded quarterly copy paper bid to W.B. Mason at $29.41 per case (5-0)
• Approved semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $612,128.09 (5-0)
• Authorized Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA CO, Dispatchers and Court Security Unit to amend hiring step (5-0)
• Authorized reclassification of vacant Title Searcher position to Paralegal Assistant (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Administrative Code, setting maximum fund balance at 50% (5-0)
• Added Juneteenth to county holidays in Administrative Code revisions (5-0)
• Adjourned regular and executive sessions (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and fund transfers, including a $1.5 million Next Generation grant for emergency services, a $748,369 SICG grant, and a $240,000 transfer from unrestricted fund balance for the District Attorney's Office. The committee will also accept minutes, monthly financial reports, and a multi-year financial analysis from the County Manager.

• Authorize $240,000 transfer from unrestricted fund balance for District Attorney's Office
• Accept FY25 RSVP Grant of $162,650 for Office for the Aging
• Accept Corning Incorporated Community Impact & Investment Grant of $6,000 for Community Services
• Accept FY24 SICG Grant ($748,369), FY24 PSAP Grant ($175,667), and SFY25 Next Generation Grant ($1,515,197) for Emergency Services
• Appropriating FEMA funds for Tropical Storm Fred and Tropical Storm Debby for Public Works

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April meetings and authorized several fund transfers and grant acceptances. Major actions included a $240,000 transfer to the District Attorney’s operating budget, appropriation of $600,000 FEMA funds, and acceptance of a $1,515,197 State Next Generation grant. Additional approvals covered a $162,650 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant, a $748,369 SICG grant, a $5,280 fiber contract for the Hammondsport Ambulance Station, and a $6,140.66 transfer for jail equipment. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 28 meetings (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $240,000 to District Attorney’s operating budget (5-0)
• Accepted RSVP/AmeriCorps grant of $162,650 (5-0)
• Appropriated FEMA funds: $425,000 to Disaster Response‑Flood Response 8/2024 and $175,000 to Disaster Response‑Flood Response 8/2021 (5-0)
• Accepted FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) of $748,369 (5-0)
• Accepted SFY25 Next Generation Grant of $1,515,197 (5-0)
• Authorized $5,280 contract with Southern Tier Network for fiber installation at Hammondsport Ambulance Station (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $6,140.66 from jail fencing project to jail minor equipment for pistols (5-0)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York will hold its monthly meeting, hosted by Seneca County. Key business includes two memorializing resolutions: one urging New York State and the federal government to evaluate and certify flood control levees in Steuben County, and another opposing proposed EMS mandates. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and a presentation from the National Women's Hall of Fame.

• Memorializing resolution to evaluate and certify flood control levees in Steuben County
• Memorializing resolution opposing proposed EMS mandates from New York State
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2025
• Treasurer's report for April 2025
• Presentation by the National Women's Hall of Fame

The board approved the minutes from the April 18 meeting and the Treasurer’s report for April 30. Two resolutions were adopted: one directing evaluation and certification of flood control levees in Steuben County, and another opposing proposed EMS mandates. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved April 18 minutes (adopted)
• Approved Treasurer’s report for April 30 (adopted)
• Adopted resolution IC-010-25 to evaluate and certify flood control levees in Steuben County
• Adopted resolution IC-011-25 opposing proposed EMS mandates

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will meet to discuss the addition of agricultural lands to certified districts. The body will also review items from the County Historian and a biosolids memorializing resolution from the County Manager.

• Addition of Agricultural Lands to Certified Agricultural Districts
• New York Planning Federation Conference
• Hall of Fame (County Historian)
• Biosolids Memorializing Resolution
• Steuben County Industrial Development Agency activities update

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee unanimously approved the minutes from April meetings. It voted 4-0 to add 21 parcels, totaling about 1,100 acres, to certified agricultural districts. The committee also approved the Hall of Fame inductees, a memorializing resolution for New York biosolids legislation, and authorized the County Manager to issue an RFP for leasing county property across from the jail.

• Approved April 2 and April 28 minutes (4-0)
• Approved addition of 21 agricultural parcels (1,100 acres) to certified districts (4-0)
• Approved Hall of Fame inductee names (4-0)
• Approved memorializing resolution supporting NY Senate Bill S5759 and Assembly Bill A6192 on biosolids (4-0)
• Authorized County Manager and Purchasing Director to issue RFP for lease of county property across from the jail (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will hold its regular meeting on May 7, 2025. Agenda items include discussion of a bid award, an update on the River Road property in Corning, and the Treasurer's Report. The meeting is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or detailed proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025
• Treasurer's Report
• Bid Award discussion
• River Road (Corning) Update
• Inventory Update

The Land Bank approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It then awarded the asbestos‑abatement contract for the property at 3405 Fenderson Street Extension to MJR for $3,550, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Awarded asbestos abatement contract at 3405 Fenderson St to MJR for $3,550 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee will consider several departmental items, including accepting a $162,650 RSVP grant for the Office for the Aging, rolling over opioid funding to Family Service Society, and accepting a $6,000 grant from Corning Incorporated. Public Health has multiple contracts to review, including harm reduction vending machines and agreements with school districts. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting; only at full legislative meetings.

• Accept FY25 RSVP Grant - $162,650 for Office for the Aging
• Rollover Opioid Funding – Family Service Society
• Accept Corning Incorporated Community Impact & Investment Grant - $6,000
• Amend Contract with Pathways – Children’s Respite
• Public Health contracts: FLPHA agreement, preschool contracts, harm reduction vending machine renewal

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the April 2 minutes and authorized a series of contracts and grants, including a $162,650 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant for the Office for the Aging. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) except the adjournments (4‑0). No dissent was recorded.

• Approved April 2 minutes (3-0)
• Renewed LabCorp paternity testing contract at $50 per test (3-0)
• Accepted FY25 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant of $162,650 (3-0)
• Rollover $28,000 opioid settlement funds to extend summer programming (3-0)
• Extended harm‑reduction vending machine contract (no county cost) for two years (3-0)
• Authorized MOU with Bridges to Hope for public‑health services at no cost (3-0)
• Authorized signing of New York State data‑use agreements (no county cost) (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session (4-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will discuss and vote on multiple departmental requests including bid awards, grant acceptances, fund transfers, and memoranda of understanding. Items include a $240,000 transfer for the District Attorney's office, acceptance of over $2.4 million in federal and state grants for emergency services, and a maintenance agreement for the 911 transfer switch. The committee will also consider an MOA with CSEA for dispatchers and court security, and contract renewal for assigned counsel administration.

• Authorize transfer from unrestricted fund balance – $240,000 for District Attorney's office
• Accept FY24 SICG Grant – $748,369 for Emergency Services/E-911
• Accept FY24 PSAP Grant – $175,667 for Emergency Services/E-911
• Accept SFY25 Next Generation Grant – $1,515,197 for Emergency Services/E-911
• 911 Transfer Switch Maintenance Agreement – $12,417.53

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee unanimously approved the Statewide Interoperable Communications Next Generation Grant of $1,515,197. It also approved several other funding and procurement actions, including a $748,369 SICG grant, a $240,000 courtroom modernization MOU, and equipment purchases. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $1,515,197 SFY25 Next Generation Grant (5-0)
• Approved $748,369 FY24 SICG Grant (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with NYS Office of Court Administration for $240,000 courtroom modernization (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $240,000 from unrestricted fund for courtroom modernization (5-0)
• Awarded UPS upgrade bid to CDW‑G for $5,818 (5-0)
• Awarded dental equipment bid to PrimeCare for $25,431.95 (5-0)
• Authorized 5‑year maintenance agreement with ASCO Power Services for 911 switch, $12,417.53 (5-0)
• Authorized addition of Investigator and Part‑Time Investigator titles for traffic diversion work (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and possibly act on several highway items, including accepting maintenance jurisdiction for state surplus property, appropriating FEMA funds from Tropical Storms Fred and Debby, authorizing a bridge reconstruction agreement with NYSDOT, and reviewing five-year road projects. The committee will also consider multiple bids and contracts for engineering services, materials, and equipment. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting.

• Accepting maintenance jurisdiction from NYSDOT for surplus property at 8471 SR 54, Hammondsport
• Appropriating FEMA funds from Tropical Storm Fred and Tropical Storm Debby
• Authorizing a memorandum of agreement with NYSDOT for reconstruction of Red Spring Run Road Bridge
• Five-Year Road Projects
• Bids and contracts: subsurface exploration, guide rail materials, micro surfacing overlay, sale of forest products, tilt deck trailer, treatment plant chemicals contract extension

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting. It accepted maintenance jurisdiction for surplus property at 8471 SR 54 in Hammondsport. It authorized the appropriation of $425,000 and $175,000 FEMA funds to two flood‑response capital projects. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for the Red Spring Run Road Bridge reconstruction and several procurement contracts.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (5-0)
• Accepted maintenance jurisdiction for 8471 SR 54, Hammondsport (5-0)
• Authorized FEMA fund appropriation: $425,000 to Flood Response 8/2024 and $175,000 to Flood Response 8/2021 (5-0)
• Authorized memorandum of agreement for Red Spring Run Road Bridge reconstruction (5-0)
• Awarded subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services to Whitestone Associates Engineering & Geology NY, PLLC (5-0)
• Awarded guide rail materials to Chemung Supply Corp. for $191,992.70 (5-0)
• Awarded micro surfacing bituminous overlay projects to Suit‑Kote Corporation for $1,324,224.00 (5-0)
• Extended treatment plant chemicals contract with PVS‑CDI Chemicals through April 30, 2026 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss a resolution opposing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) mandates in the proposed 2025–2026 New York State budget. This is the sole item on the committee's agenda.

• Opposing EMS mandates in the proposed 2025–2026 New York State budget

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee adopted a memorializing resolution opposing the proposed EMS mandates in the 2025‑2026 New York State budget. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed 4‑0.

• Adopted memorializing resolution opposing proposed EMS mandates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The special joint Agriculture, Industry & Planning / Finance Committee will consider a contract amendment with Viewpoint. No other business is listed for this committee. The meeting is part of a series of special committee meetings held prior to the legislative session.

• Contract amendment with Viewpoint (no details provided)

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning and Finance committees authorized the County Manager to amend the existing ViewPoint contract by adding one additional shooting day for $3,800, raising the total contract amount to $33,800. The amendment motion passed unanimously, 4‑0 in each committee. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved ViewPoint contract amendment to add one day at $3,800 (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Legislature has scheduled a series of special committee meetings to discuss infrastructure agreements, budget mandates, and contract amendments. These meetings will precede the general Legislative Meeting.

• Additional appropriation of $7,125 for County Road 4 Bridge NY Project right-of-way acquisitions
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for Newcomb Road Bridge NY Project engineering
• Opposition to EMS mandates in the proposed 2025–2026 New York State Budget
• Contract amendment with Viewpoint
• County Manager meeting expense request

The committee authorized the County Manager to spend up to $500 for the Legislature’s strategic planning retreat at the Bath Country Club. The motion, made by Chair Ferratella and seconded by Swackhamer, passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed 4‑0.

• Authorized County Manager to spend up to $500 for strategic planning retreat (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

Five special committee meetings will be held prior to the legislative session. Items include opposing EMS mandates in the state budget, a contract amendment with Viewpoint, a $7,125 appropriation for right-of-way acquisitions on County Road 4 bridge, and an agreement with Norfolk Southern for Newcomb Road Bridge engineering.

• Authorization to enter supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right-of-way acquisitions for County Road 4 Bridge NY Project with $7,125 appropriation
• Authorization to enter agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for preliminary engineering services for Newcomb Road Bridge NY Project
• Opposing EMS mandates in proposed 2025-2026 New York State budget
• Contract amendment with Viewpoint
• Meeting expense request for County Manager

The committee approved an amendment to the existing ViewPoint contract, increasing the total from $30,000 to $33,800 to add one extra shooting day. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote in both the Agriculture‑Industry‑Planning and Finance committees. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also carried unanimously.

• Approved amendment to ViewPoint contract, total cost $33,800 (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will meet jointly with other committees on April 28, 2025 to consider several items, including a contract amendment with Viewpoint, a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right-of-way acquisitions for the County Road 4 Bridge project with an additional $7,125 appropriation, and an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for preliminary engineering on the Newcomb Road Bridge. The committees will also vote on opposing Emergency Medical Services mandates in the proposed 2025-2026 New York State budget.

• Contract amendment with Viewpoint (joint Agriculture, Industry & Planning / Finance Committee)
• Authorization for supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for County Road 4 Bridge right-of-way acquisitions, with $7,125 additional appropriation
• Authorization for agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for preliminary engineering on Newcomb Road Bridge
• Resolution opposing EMS mandates in the proposed 2025-2026 New York State budget
• Meeting expense request (Administration Committee)

The Public Works and Finance Committees approved a motion to let the Commissioner of Public Works enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisition for the CR 4 Bridge project. The motion also approved an additional appropriation of $7,125, eligible for 95 percent reimbursement. Both committees voted unanimously, 4‑0, in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote in each committee.

• Authorized supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way acquisition and $7,125 appropriation (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The legislature will vote on multiple resolutions, including authorizing a contract for the leachate treatment plant emerging contaminants improvement project and creating a capital project for the Bath landfill cell four. Other items include approving preliminary engineering for the Newcomb Road bridge replacement, accepting a law enforcement equipment grant, and amending the lease agreement with Arnot Health.

• Authorizing contract for Steuben County Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvement Project
• Creating and funding Bath Landfill Cell Four capital project
• Authorizing preliminary engineering for Newcomb Road bridge replacement over Canisteo River (NY 5 capital project)
• Accepting Law Enforcement Equipment Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services
• Amending lease agreement with Arnot Health

The County Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Van Caeseele, and the motion was carried. It also passed Resolution No. 067-25, introduced by Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick and seconded by Mr. Potter, to receive and file the April 28, 2025 communications log prepared by the County Manager’s Office. No other actions were recorded.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion by Potter, seconded by Van Caeseele, carried)
• Adopted Resolution 067-25 to receive and file the April 28 communications log (introduced by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Potter)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee and a joint session with the Finance Committee will consider agreements for bridge projects. These include a supplemental agreement for right-of-way acquisitions and a contract for engineering services.

• Supplemental Agreement with NYSDOT for County Road 4 Bridge NY Project with an additional appropriation of $7,125
• Agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for preliminary engineering services for Newcomb Road Bridge NY Project

The Public Works and Finance committees voted unanimously to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to sign a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisition on the CR 4 Bridge project and to appropriate an additional $7,125. The motion passed 4‑0 in each committee. A separate motion to adjourn also passed unanimously.

• Authorized supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way acquisition and appropriated $7,125 (4‑0 Public Works, 4‑0 Finance)
• Adjourning the meeting (4‑0 Public Works, 4‑0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet in two special sessions on April 28, 2025. In a joint session with the Finance Committee, they will consider authorizing a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right-of-way acquisitions for the County Road 4 Bridge project and an additional appropriation of $7,125. Separately, they will consider an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway for preliminary engineering services for the Newcomb Road Bridge project.

• Authorization to enter into a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right-of-way acquisitions for County Road 4 Bridge NY Project
• Additional appropriation of $7,125 for the County Road 4 Bridge project
• Authorization to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for preliminary engineering services for Newcomb Road Bridge NY Project

The Public Works Committee voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for preliminary design and engineering services on the Newcomb Road Bridge project, at a cost of $24,439. The expense is covered by the previously appropriated $580,000 for design and right‑of‑way phases. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized $24,439 design contract with Norfolk Southern (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York will meet to conduct general business and receive updates. The agenda includes a NYSAC update and presentations on veteran services.

• NYSAC update by Alexandra Regan
• Presentation by Tony Solina, Director of Wyoming County Veteran Services
• Presentation by Kathy Snyder on Beaver Hollow Veteran Programs

The board approved the minutes of the March 21, 2025 meeting after a motion by Gary Maha (Genesee) and a second by Tom Sweet (Chemung). The treasurer’s report for March 31, 2025, showing $900 received, $762 paid and a balance of $6,544.08, was also approved after a motion by Brenda Rigby Riehle (Allegany) and a second by Tom Sweet (Chemung). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 21, 2025 minutes (motion Gary Maha, second Tom Sweet, carried)
• Approved March 31, 2025 treasurer’s report (motion Brenda Rigby Riehle, second Tom Sweet, carried)

Community Services Board

The board will receive a presentation on Critical Time Intervention and CFTSS services for children. Members will also discuss the 2025 Local Services Plan and receive updates on SCCS services.

• Presentation by George Dermody on CTI and CFTSS services for children
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan 2025
• Updates on SCCS services

The board lacked a quorum, so the minutes were not approved. The session included a presentation on Critical Time Intervention services and updates on staffing, grant applications, and service reports. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will consider approval of minutes and department requests, including awarding a custodial paper products bid, renewing contracts with Schneider Geospatial, Gallagher, and Granicus, and multiple personnel actions. Personnel items include creating a social work assistant position, reclassifying a staff social worker to senior typist, appointing deputy directors for the Office for the Aging and Real Property Tax Service Agency, creating an assistant public defender trainee, and authorizing a memorandum of agreement with CSEA on overtime for caseworkers.

• Award Custodial Paper Products Bid
• Contract Renewal – Schneider Geospatial – Online Assessment and Tax Data
• Contract Renewals – Gallagher and Granicus
• Create One Social Work Assistant Position, CSEA Grade H ($42,551 - $62,942)
• Appoint Deputy Director for Office for the Aging at Management Grade H, Step 8 ($81,639)

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March meetings and awarded the custodial paper products bid to the low bidders. It also authorized one‑year renewals of contracts with Schneider Geospatial, Gallagher Benefit Services, and Granicus. New positions were created for a Social Work Assistant and an Assistant Public Defender Trainee, and a Deputy Director was appointed for the Office for the Aging.

• Approved March 11 and March 24 minutes (4-0)
• Awarded custodial paper products bid to low bidders (4-0)
• Renewed Schneider Geospatial contract for online assessment (4-0)
• Renewed Gallagher health‑benefit consulting contract up to $65,000 annually (4-0)
• Renewed Granicus short‑term rental software contract up to $56,000 annually (4-0)
• Created Social Work Assistant position, CSEA Grade H (4-0)
• Appointed Deputy Director of Office for the Aging, Management Grade H Step 8 ($81,639) (4-0)
• Created Assistant Public Defender Trainee position, Management Grade I (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider several grant acceptances, including a $150,000 state grant for two Sheriff's Office Tahoes and a $5,412 grant for elder abuse awareness. They will also vote on authorizing a capital project for leachate transfer building SCADA and an RFP award for leachate treatment plant improvements. Monthly financial reports covering January through March will be reviewed.

• Accept DCJS grant of $150,000 for two Tahoes for Sheriff's Office
• Accept $5,412 grant from Life Span for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• Authorization to use Landfill Cell 7/8 capital project for Leachate Transfer Building SCADA
• RFP award for Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvements Project
• Accept 2025-2026 Alternatives to Incarceration grant from NYS DCJS for Probation

The Finance Committee approved several grant acceptances and spending authorizations, all unanimously. It awarded a $4,630,000 engineering services contract to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. for the Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvement Project. The committee also authorized smaller grants and a landfill‑project expenditure, and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 11 and March 24 meetings (5‑0)
• Authorized $5,412 grant for Office for the Aging (5‑0)
• Authorized $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant for Probation (5‑0)
• Authorized $56,832 spend from Landfill Cell 7/8 capital project for SCADA system (5‑0)
• Awarded $4,630,000 engineering services contract to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. (5‑0)
• Authorized $150,000 DCJS grant for Sheriff’s Office vehicle purchase (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will review multiple departmental requests, including accepting a grant for alternatives to incarceration, approving a courtroom modernization MOU, and authorizing several contracts and grants for the Sheriff's Office. Items include emergency jail boiler replacement, vehicle grants, and building automation upgrades. The committee will also consider creating a new public defender trainee position.

• Accept 2025-2026 Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) Grant from NYS DCJS
• Approve emergency purchase to install replacement boiler in the jail – $2,050
• Accept DCJS Grant for two Tahoes – $150,000
• Authorize agreement with Johnson Controls to upgrade jail building automation system – $12,190.21
• Authorize agreement with Black Creek for PLC upgrade – $110,175

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved multiple funding and policy actions, including a $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant and a $150,000 DCJS grant for two sheriff‑department Tahoes. It also adopted amendments to the towing policy, a resolution to recertify flood control levees, and approved several contract renewals and purchases. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant (4-0)
• Amended towing policy as presented (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to evaluate and certify flood control levees (4-0)
• Authorized solicitation for Mt. Washington Tower shelter (4-0)
• Authorized lease agreement for Quackenbush tower colocation (4-0)
• Authorized $150,000 DCJS grant for two sheriff Tahoes (4-0)
• Approved contract renewals: All Traffic $1,500; Tyler Technologies $7,560.50; Black Creek $28,721 (4-0)
• Awarded $16,857.85 drone purchase to Adorama (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will consider authorizing a timber sale at the Lindley North Landfill, approving a memorandum of agreement with NYS DOT for the Red Spring Run Road Bridge Replacement, and awarding a contract for leachate treatment plant improvements. The committee will also decide on roadside mowing agreements with three towns and an extension of code enforcement services.

• Authorizing a memorandum of agreement with NYS DOT for Red Spring Run Road Bridge Replacement
• RFP award for Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvements Project
• Authorization to bid a timber sale at the Lindley North Landfill
• Authorizing roadside mowing agreements with Towns of Troupsburg, Tuscarora, and Wayland
• Authorization to extend and amend agreement for code enforcement services with Charles A. Cagle

The Steuben County Public Works Committee approved the March 3 minutes and authorized roadside mowing agreements with three towns at $75.05 per mile. It also authorized a timber sale bid at Lindley North Landfill, a $56,832 SCADA system spend, a $4.63 M leachate treatment engineering contract, and a $5,818,910 asphalt concrete in‑place contract. The committee extended a code‑enforcement services contract through Dec. 31, 2025 and rejected bids for an 18K GVWR tilt‑deck trailer to be rebid.

• Approved March 3 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized roadside mowing agreements with Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Wayland at $75.05 per mile (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for timber sale at Lindley North Landfill (estimated $35,000) (5-0)
• Authorized $56,832 spend from Landfill Cell 7/8 Capital Project for SCADA system (5-0)
• Awarded $4,630,000 engineering services for Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvement Project (5-0)
• Awarded $5,818,910 asphalt concrete in‑place contract to Dolomite Products (A.L. Blades) (5-0)
• Extended code‑enforcement services contract with Charles A. Cagle through Dec. 31, 2025, hourly $27.00, mileage $0.70 (5-0)
• Rejected bids for 18K GVWR tilt‑deck equipment trailer – 22’ and will rebid (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will consider authorizing a public hearing for land submitted for inclusion in the county's certified agricultural districts during the 2025 annual 30-day period. Other items include approving the prior meeting's minutes and considering two contracts for Buildings & Grounds: an extension with Fire Alarm Service Technologies and spending from the Flooring Replacement Capital Project. The committee will also hear an activities update from the Soil & Water Conservation District.

• Authorize public hearing for land submitted for inclusion in Certified Agricultural Districts during 2025 annual 30-day period
• Authorization to extend contract with Fire Alarm Service Technologies
• Authorization to spend out of Flooring Replacement Capital Project
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2025 meeting
• Soil & Water Conservation District activities update

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized a one‑year extension of the Fire Alarm Service Technologies contract at an annual cost of $16,400. It approved a $10,963.91 expenditure from the Flooring Replacement Capital Project to replace stair treads. It also authorized a public hearing for land submitted for inclusion in certified agricultural districts, covering about 900 acres.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Extended Fire Alarm Service Technologies contract for one year at $16,400 (4-0)
• Authorized $10,963.91 spend from Flooring Replacement Capital Project for stair treads (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing on 900 acres of land for certified agricultural districts (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the treasurer's report, change orders for River Road, acquisition options, and an inventory update. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on new policy or funding decisions.

• Approval of March 5, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of change orders for River Road
• Acquisition discussion
• Inventory update

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and a $10,000 change order to replace cabinets. It adopted guidelines to let the Executive Director and Arbor acquire properties up to $20,000 and accepted a donation of 136 East Elm Street. The board also postponed a decision on the pool replacement pending realtor input and renewed key service contracts.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 change order for cabinet replacement (4-0)
• Adopted acquisition guidelines allowing purchases up to $20,000 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted donation of 136 East Elm Street property (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of Executive Director services contract (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of legal services contract (4-0)
• Postponed pool replacement decision; will consult realtor (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee will review and act on multiple departmental requests, including contract approvals and amendments for the Office for the Aging, Public Health, and Social Services. Personnel actions include creating a Social Work Assistant position and reclassifying a vacant Social Worker position. The committee will also accept a grant for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and consider a tuition aid request.

• Accept $5,412 grant from Life Span for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• Renew Bingocize license for $1,890
• Authorize bid for preschool transportation services and consider contract amendment with Birnie Bus Services
• Create Social Work Assistant position (CSEA Grade H, $42,551-$62,942) and reclassify vacant Social Worker position to Senior Typist (CSEA Grade F, $38,595-$57,090)
• Tuition aid request for Community Services – Toni Burns, 3 credit hours ($1,138.50)

The committee approved multiple contracts and expenditures, including a $30,000 EISEP services contract and $15,000 respite services contract for the Office for Aging, a $5,412 grant, a $12,000 increase for the Veggie Van program, and a $1,890 Bingocize license renewal. It also authorized preschool transportation contract amendments, a $6,800 reduction to an opioid awareness contract, a $5,000 foster parent banquet, an $82,610 purchase of laptops and tablets, a lease amendment for the Child Advocacy Center, a domestic violence prevention contract, creation of a social work assistant position, reclassification of a vacant staff role, and tuition aid for a care manager. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved new Office for Aging contract with Home Instead for EISEP services ($30,000) and respite services ($15,000) (4-0)
• Accepted $5,412 Life Span grant for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (4-0)
• Increased Veggie Van program contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension by $12,000 (4-0)
• Renewed Bingocize license for two years at $1,890 (4-0)
• Amended Birnie Transportation preschool contract to $255 for first child and $25 each additional, retroactive Jan 1 2025 (4-0)
• Reduced Pivotal opioid awareness contract by $6,800 to $83,200 total (4-0)
• Awarded $82,610 purchase of 30 laptops and 20 tablets to HyperTech (second lowest bidder) (4-0)
• Created one Social Work Assistant position, CSEA Grade H (4-0)

Traffic Safety Board

This meeting includes the election of a chair and vice chair, approval of previous minutes, and review of correspondence from NYSDOT and NYS DMV. The board will receive updates on enacted speed limit changes: 35 mph on CR 3 between Rathbone and Thurston town lines, and 25 mph in the Winfield Creek and Corning Manor areas, as well as a STOP DWI program review.

• Election of chair and vice chair for the board
• Approval of minutes from December 13, 2024
• NYSDOT letter enacting 35 mph speed limit on CR 3 from Rathbone to Thurston town lines
• NYSDOT letter enacting 25 mph speed limit in Winfield Creek and Corning Manor areas
• NYS DMV letter with results of STOP DWI program review

The Traffic Safety Board elected Sheriff James Allard as Chair and Chief Kenzie Spaulding as Vice Chair, with both motions carried. The board also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for June 27, 2025, and the board adjourned after a motion was carried.

• Sheriff James Allard elected Chair (motion carried)
• Chief Kenzie Spaulding elected Vice Chair (motion carried)
• December 13, 2024 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Next meeting set for June 27, 2025
• Board adjourned (motion carried)

Steuben Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation

The Sole Member and Board of Directors will hold their annual meeting on March 27, 2025. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific action items or discussion topics.

The board approved the minutes of the 2024 annual meeting and confirmed that no changes are needed to the mission statement, investment policy, or disposition‑of‑property guidelines. Directors elected Jack Wheeler as President, Christopher Brewer as Vice President, Stacy Housworth as Treasurer, and Joseph Rumsey as Secretary. The independent auditor’s report for 2024 and the 2024 annual report were approved. The budget for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2025 and the proposed budgets through Dec 31 2029 were approved.

• Approved 2024 annual meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement and performance measures unchanged
• Approved investment policy unchanged
• Approved disposition‑of‑property guidelines unchanged
• Elected Jack Wheeler President, Christopher Brewer Vice President, Stacy Housworth Treasurer, Joseph Rumsey Secretary
• Approved 2024 independent auditor’s report (Bonadio & Co., LLP)
• Approved 2024 annual report filing with NY State Authority Budget Office
• Approved FY 2025‑2029 budget and ratified prior expenditures

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committee will meet to discuss emergency services and E-911. The body is reviewing a purchase agreement and funding transfer for the Hammondsport Ambulance.

• Purchase Agreement for Hammondsport Ambulance
• Transfer from Contingency Fund to new capital project 'Hammondsport Ambulance'
• Request to bid for building upgrade items
• Amendment to Major Equipment List

The Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committees approved a $250,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to the EMSAMB capital project. They also authorized bidding for upgrades, amended the major equipment list to add a generator and stretchers, and approved a purchase agreement for the Hammondsport ambulance building for $1.00. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized $250,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to EMSAMB project (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Authorized bid for technology, generators and stretchers for Hammondsport building upgrades (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Amended major equipment list to include a generator and two stretchers for Hammondsport location (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Approved purchase agreement for Hammondsport ambulance building and contents for $1.00 (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will hold a special meeting on March 24, 2025, to discuss and potentially award a bid for Sendio anti-spam cloud licensing. This is the sole agenda item for the committee.

• Consideration of a bid award for Sendio (Anti-Spam) Cloud Licensing

The Administration Committee approved awarding the Sendio anti‑spam cloud licensing bid to K Systems Solutions for a total of $20,790. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Awarded Sendio anti‑spam cloud licensing contract to K Systems Solutions for $20,790 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and other committees in Steuben County will meet in special session on March 24, 2025. They will discuss awarding a bid for Sendio anti-spam cloud licensing and several actions related to a new Hammondsport Ambulance capital project, including a contingency fund transfer, a request for bids on building upgrades, an equipment list amendment, and a purchase agreement.

• Award Bid for Sendio (Anti-Spam) Cloud Licensing
• Authorizing a Transfer from the Contingency Fund to a New Capital Project Entitled 'Hammondsport Ambulance'
• Request to Bid for Needed Items for Building Upgrades
• Amend Major Equipment List
• Purchase Agreement – Hammondsport Ambulance

The Finance and Public Safety & Corrections committees approved a $250,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to the EMSAMB capital project. They also authorized bidding for upgrades, amended the major equipment list to add a generator and stretchers, and approved the purchase agreement for the Hammondsport ambulance building for $1. All motions passed unanimously in both committees.

• Approved $250,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to EMSAMB project (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Authorized bid for technology, generators, and stretchers for Hammondsport building upgrades (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Amended major equipment list to include a generator and two stretchers for Hammondsport ambulance location (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Approved purchase agreement for Hammondsport ambulance building and contents for $1.00 (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider resolutions requesting state legislation to extend the mortgage recording tax and the additional 1% sales tax, and authorize the creation of 20 emergency medical services positions (8 full-time EMTs, 8 part-time EMTs, 4 full-time paramedics, 4 part-time paramedics). Other items include a bridge replacement project, environmental review of a leachate pre-treatment plant, personnel reclassifications, and appointments to county boards.

• Requesting state adoption of bills to extend the mortgage recording tax (S3494/A6659) and additional 1% sales tax (S6046/A6660) for Steuben County
• Authorizing creation of 8 full-time EMT, 8 part-time EMT, 4 full-time paramedic, and 4 part-time paramedic positions in the Office of Emergency Services
• Authorizing capital project 'Harder Road Bridge Replacement Project'
• Approving SEQRA determination of significance for proposed leachate pre-treatment plant improvements
• Authorizing creation of one Deputy Director position (Management Grade H) in the Office for the Aging

The Legislature adopted a memoriam honoring former member Robert “Bob” Reagan by rising silent affirmation. It accepted the March 24, 2025 communications log (Resolution 046-25) by acclamation. It also passed a resolution (047-25) requesting the Governor and State Legislature adopt Senate Bill S3495 and Assembly Bill A6659 to extend Steuben County’s mortgage recording tax expiration from December 1 2025 to December 1 2027.

• Adopted memoriam for Robert “Bob” Reagan (rising silent affirmation)
• Accepted March 24, 2025 communications log – Resolution 046-25 (adopted by acclamation)
• Requested adoption of Senate Bill S3495 and Assembly Bill A6659 to extend mortgage recording tax expiration to Dec 1 2027 – Resolution 047-25 (adopted)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter-County Association of Western New York will meet to approve minutes, hear treasurer reports, and vote on several resolutions. Members will also hear updates from state officials and discuss new business.

• Vote on resolution supporting NYS ammo purchase card
• Vote on resolution opposing tax penalty rate reduction in delinquency situations
• Vote on resolution opposing NY Power Authority’s proposed hydropower rate increase
• Vote on resolution supporting STEMS as Allegany County EMS program agency
• Vote on resolution memorializing support for safe working conditions for corrections officers

The association approved the minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting after a motion by Mark Rondinaro and a second by Gary Maha. The Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2024 was also approved after a motion by Ellen Grant and a second by Tom Sweet. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved November 15, 2024 minutes (motion Mark Rondinaro, second Gary Maha)
• Approved February 28, 2024 Treasurer’s Report (motion Ellen Grant, second Tom Sweet)

Community Services Board Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee will meet to receive updates on SCCS services and board member reports. The body will also discuss the AIR program in Bath and the Local Services Plan.

• Updates on SCCS services
• AIR program Bath
• Local Services Plan

The Steuben County Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Subcommittee received updates on new court navigators and mobile crisis workers being added to county services, and discussed a spike in overdoses between March 1 and 18, 2025. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational. The next meeting is set for June 24, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (via Community Services Board in February)
• Noted two court navigators approved to assist clients in the court system
• Noted two mobile crisis workers being added for Hornell and Corning areas

Administration Committee

The committee will discuss various department requests, including the creation of new emergency medical positions and salary adjustments. The body will also consider home rule requests for mortgage and sales tax extensions.

• Request to create 16 EMT positions and 8 Paramedic positions for Hammondsport and Woodhull
• Proposed appointment of Deputy County Attorney/Municipal Affairs at Step 8 ($119,545)
• Request to hold a surplus auction
• Proposed adoption of mortgage tax and sales tax extensions
• Creation of a Deputy Director position for the Office for the Aging (Management Grade H)

The Administration Committee approved creating 24 new emergency medical technician and paramedic positions to expand county-run ambulance services in Hammondsport and Woodhull. It also authorized several personnel changes, including salary upgrades and reclassifications, and approved requests to extend county sales and mortgage recording taxes. The committee discussed a letter from Chair Fitzpatrick posted on county letterhead but took no formal action on it.

• Approved online surplus auction via RTI in mid-April (5-0)
• Authorized $45/hr for ADAs doing Traffic Diversion work, max $2,000/month (5-0)
• Upgraded Safety & Training Specialist from CSEA Grade J to L (5-0)
• Approved 6% minimum salary increase for promotions in CSEA CBA (5-0)
• Set Deputy County Attorney salary at $119,545 (5-0)
• Created 8 full-time EMTs, 4 full-time paramedics (Hammondsport) and 8 part-time EMTs, 4 part-time paramedics (Woodhull) (5-0)
• Approved home rule requests to extend mortgage recording tax and 1% sales tax (5-0)
• Recommended unpaid leave for Investigator Don Lewis pending retirement plan approval (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review department requests including a $2,757,708 FEMA revenue appropriation for the Harder Road Bridge Project and a $468,321 budget increase for the Office for the Aging. The committee will also consider rollover funds for opioid prevention programs and accept state grants for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Accept $4,000 Climate & Health Funding from NYSACHO for Public Health
• Appropriate $2,757,708 FEMA revenue to Harder Road Bridge Project
• Transfer $92,929 to Striping Pavement from Road Improvements Unassigned
• Increase 2025 budget by $468,321 for Office for the Aging personnel costs
• Accept 2024 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant and Bullet Proof Vest Grant for Sheriff’s Office

The Finance Committee approved all agenda items, including accepting $2,757,708 in FEMA funds for the Harder Road Bridge removal and replacement project in Woodhull, and transferring $92,929 for road striping. It also authorized several grants and budget adjustments, including $468,321 for Office for the Aging personnel costs and rollover of opioid funds. The committee heard a detailed presentation from Sheriff Allard on patrol overtime, which included discussion but no formal action.

• Accepted $2,757,708 FEMA funds for Harder Road Bridge replacement (5-0)
• Transferred $92,929 from Road Improvements to Striping Pavement account (5-0)
• Authorized $468,321 increase to Office for the Aging salary and fringe benefits budget (5-0)
• Approved rollover of $93,775.56 in remaining 2024 opioid funds to three agencies (5-0)
• Accepted $4,000 Climate & Health funding from NYSACHO (5-0)
• Accepted COLA/State Aid adjustments totaling $421,989.80 for OPWDD, OASAS, OMH (5-0)
• Accepted $6,148 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (5-0)
• Accepted $10,528.18 Bullet Proof Vest Grant with county match (5-0)

Community Services Board Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

This is a routine meeting of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. The agenda includes updates on SCCS services, reports from board members, and discussion of the Local Services Plan. No votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Updates on SCCS services
• Updates from Board members
• Local Services Plan discussion

The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met and received updates on Steuben County Community Services (SCCS), including new court navigators, mobile crisis workers, and staff recruitment efforts. Members also heard from Pathways, OPWDD, and Arc of Steuben/Allegany about funding uncertainties and program status. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting by the CSB in February 2025.
• Noted change of SCCMHC letterhead to SCCS and building signage.
• Approved two court navigator positions to assist clients in the court system.
• Added two mobile crisis workers for Hornell and Corning areas.
• Posted staff social worker positions across program sections.
• Hiring three additional case managers (total of five).
• Approved four houses for higher functioning population (reported by Arc).
• Scheduled next meeting for June 17, 2025.

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee meets to discuss departmental requests, including authorization to spend from the Flooring Replacement Capital Project and a transit update from Planning. An outside agency, the Steuben County Conference & Visitors’ Bureau, will present a Destination Development Grant. The agenda is mostly procedural with no specific dollar amounts or details provided.

• Authorization to spend from the Flooring Replacement Capital Project (Buildings & Grounds)
• Transit discussion (Planning Department)
• Destination Development Grant presented by Steuben County Conference & Visitors’ Bureau
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025 meeting

The committee approved $87,000 in destination development grants to six organizations, including Corning's Gaffer District, Heritage Village of the Southern Finger Lakes, Hornell Partners for Growth, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Corning Museum of Glass, and YMCA of Greater Rochester. It also authorized $33,659.60 for stair treads at the County Office Building and a $6,058.25 contract extension with Transdev for transit services. The broadband project update noted fiber installation in several towns and a goal to connect 2,100 households.

• Approved $33,659.60 for stair treads at County Office Building (4-0)
• Approved $6,058.25 contract extension with Transdev through June 30, 2025 (4-0)
• Awarded $87,000 in destination development grants to six organizations (4-0)
• Approved minutes of February 5, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Steuben County Land Bank Corporation. The board will approve prior minutes, hear the treasurer's report, receive the 2024 audit presentation from Bonadio, get an update on LBI Phase II, consider a bid award, and review the current inventory. No specific properties or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• 2024 Audit Presentation by Bonadio & Co.
• Pending bid award (details not specified)
• Inventory update on land-bank properties
• LBI Phase II project update

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved the audit for fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, and awarded a $310,500 bid for the Seneca Street roof replacement to Hale/Universal, which came in $40,000 under budget. The board also discussed the LBI Phase II program, including upcoming work on Fenderson Street Extension and a demolition on Campbell, and noted that Mayor Parks' departure creates a board vacancy.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (6-0)
• Accepted audit report for FY ending Dec 31, 2024 (6-0)
• Awarded Seneca Street roof replacement bid to Hale/Universal for $310,500 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will discuss several departmental requests including a $468,321 budget increase for the Office for the Aging for additional personnel costs, accepting $4,000 in Climate & Health funding, and multiple contract adjustments. They will also consider personnel actions such as amending the Director salary grade and creating a Deputy Director position, as well as tuition aid requests totaling $14,777.

• Increase Office for the Aging 2025 budget by $468,321 for additional personnel costs
• Accept $4,000 in 2025 Climate & Health Funding from NYSACHO
• Increase Steuben Senior Services Fund by $15,000, Full Circle America by $5,000, and Ramp Contract with Avoca Methodist Church by $10,000
• Reject bid for After-Hours Crisis Answering Service for Community Services
• Request to amend Management Salary Plan for Director of Office for the Aging from Grade I to Grade J and create a Deputy Director position at Grade H

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0), including $136,036 in youth programming funds, several contract authorizations, and budget adjustments. The committee also approved personnel changes, including creating a Deputy Director position for the Office for the Aging and reclassifying a Community Services position.

• Approved $136,036 in 2024-2025 youth program funding (5-0)
• Authorized accepting $4,000 Climate & Health Funds from NYSACHO (5-0)
• Authorized preschool speech therapy contract with Mara Bennett at state rates (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 in contract increases for Office for the Aging programs (5-0)
• Approved $468,321 increase to Office for the Aging salary budget (5-0)
• Approved $101,868 budget adjustment for Unmet Needs Grant (5-0)
• Authorized rollover of $93,775.56 in 2024 opioid funds (5-0)
• Rejected bids for after-hours crisis answering service (5-0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will discuss updates on SCCS services, receive board member updates, and review the Local Services Plan. The meeting is procedural with no specific decisions or budget items listed.

• Updates on SCCS services
• Updates from Board members
• Local Services Plan review

The subcommittee reviewed updates on staffing, programs, and services. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational. Key updates included approval of two court navigators and two mobile crisis workers, and ongoing recruitment efforts.

• Approved two court navigator positions for Bath, Corning, and Hornell
• Approved two mobile crisis workers for Hornell and Corning areas

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss accepting FEMA funding for a bridge replacement in the Town of Woodhull and review environmental impacts for landfill leachate plant improvements. The body will also consider various maintenance contracts and a personnel reclassification.

• Acceptance of $2,757,708 in FEMA funding for Harder Road Bridge removal and replacement
• Transfer of $92,929 from Road Improvements Unassigned to Striping Pavement
• SEQRA determination for Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant Improvements Program
• Bids for asphalt milling, pavement grinding, roadside mowing, and hazardous waste disposal
• Reclassification of Senior Environmental Planner (Grade M) to Principal Environmental Planner (Grade N)

The Public Works Committee approved accepting $2,757,708 in FEMA funding for the Harder Road Bridge removal and replacement project in Woodhull, with no county cost. They also approved a $92,929 budget transfer for striping pavement, an environmental assessment for the landfill leachate plant, and numerous contract extensions and bid awards for road and bridge services. All motions passed unanimously 4-0.

• Accepted $2,757,708 FEMA funds for Harder Road Bridge replacement (4-0)
• Transferred $92,929 to Striping Pavement account (4-0)
• Approved SEQR EAF Parts 2 & 3 for leachate plant improvements (4-0)
• Extended LMC Industrial Contractors mechanical services contract through April 4, 2026 (4-0)
• Awarded asphalt milling bid to five contractors (4-0)
• Awarded crane rental bids for bridge services and box culverts (4-0)
• Awarded vegetation control herbicide bid to Allen Chase Enterprises for $84,174 (4-0)
• Awarded motorized road widener bid to Milton CAT for $391,055 (4-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will discuss and vote on several departmental requests, including the creation of new emergency medical positions, acceptance of grants and donations, and contract renewals. The most significant item is a request to create 20 new emergency medical services positions (EMTs and paramedics) for the Hammondsport and Woodhull areas.

• Request to create 8 full-time and 8 part-time EMT positions (Hammondsport and Woodhull)
• Request to create 4 full-time and 4 part-time paramedic positions (Hammondsport)
• Accept donation of a boat slip from the Boathouse Keuka for the Sheriff's Office
• Award of uniform bid and authorization to issue a bid for drones
• Contract renewal with Axon and contract with Nationwide Power for network critical power equipment

The committee unanimously approved creating 24 new EMS positions to expand coverage, including eight full-time EMTs and four full-time paramedics for Hammondsport, and eight part-time EMTs and four part-time paramedics for Woodhull. It also approved several Sheriff's Office items, including accepting a $2,310 boat slip donation, a $6,148 state grant, a $10,528 bulletproof vest grant, and a $30,870 Axon contract renewal. The committee agreed to advise the Town of Hartsville to apply for its own Certificate of Need rather than operate under the county's.

• Approved 8 full-time EMT positions, CSEA Grade F, Hammondsport (5-0)
• Approved 8 part-time EMT positions, CSEA Grade F, Woodhull (5-0)
• Approved 4 full-time Paramedic positions, CSEA Grade N, Hammondsport (5-0)
• Approved 4 part-time Paramedic positions, CSEA Grade N, Woodhull (5-0)
• Approved accepting $2,310 boat slip donation from The Boathouse Keuka (5-0)
• Approved accepting $6,148 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (5-0)
• Approved accepting $10,528.18 Bullet Proof Vest Grant with county match (5-0)
• Approved renewing Axon Evidence.com contract for $30,870.84 (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee is meeting to discuss the County Manager's proposal regarding the salary of the Director of the Real Property Tax Service Agency. This is part of a series of special committee meetings held prior to the Legislative Meeting.

• Setting the salary for the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency above the mid-point

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved setting the salary for the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency above the mid-point of Management Grade I, Step 8, at $89,796. The motion carried unanimously (3-0). The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved setting Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency salary at $89,796 (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider authorizing payment of a radio consultant invoice from the Radio Communications Capital Project. This is the only item on the special meeting agenda. The meeting occurs at 9:55 AM on February 24, 2025, prior to the full legislative meeting.

• Authorize payment of radio consultant invoice from Radio Communications Capital Project

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved paying a $14,875 invoice from radio consultant Televate using the Radio Communications Capital Project, after Homeland Security Grant funds were exhausted. The motion passed unanimously 5-0. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved $14,875 payment to Televate from Radio Communications Capital Project (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold its regular monthly meeting on February 24, 2025, to vote on a series of resolutions. Key items include authorizing a five-year sales tax agreement with the cities of Corning and Hornell, requesting state legislation to extend the additional 1% sales tax, and approving the appropriation of opioid settlement funds. The agenda also covers real property transactions, a lease with Hammondsport Ambulance Corps, personnel changes, and a memorialization supporting safe working conditions for corrections officers.

• Authorizing the County Manager to enter into a 5-year Sales Tax Agreement with the Cities of Corning and Hornell (Item 5)
• Requesting legislation for an extension authorizing an additional 1% sales tax for Steuben County (Item 6)
• Authorizing the sale of 40 +/- acres of vacant land in the Town of Campbell (Item 3)
• Authorizing a Lease Agreement with Hammondsport Ambulance Corps (Item 8)
• Authorizing the appropriation of opioid settlement funds (Item 10)

The Steuben County Legislature approved a five-year sales tax allocation agreement with the cities of Corning and Hornell, effective March 1, 2025, which sets fixed annual allocations and a formula for sharing excess collections. The board also authorized the County Manager to sign the agreement and requested state legislation to extend the county's additional 1% sales tax and mortgage tax. Several other resolutions were adopted, including a $505,000 transfer for preschool special education expenses and a $99,830.40 appropriation of opioid settlement funds to CASA-Trinity.

• Approved 5-year sales tax agreement with Corning and Hornell (Roll Call)
• Requested NYS legislation to extend additional 1% sales tax through 2027 or permanently (Roll Call)
• Requested NYS extension of mortgage recording tax for 2 years or permanent (Roll Call)
• Authorized $505,000 transfer from Contingency Fund for 2024 preschool special education costs (Roll Call)
• Appropriated $99,830.40 in opioid settlement funds to CASA-Trinity (Roll Call)
• Authorized $1/year lease with Hammondsport Ambulance Corps for emergency services (Roll Call)
• Authorized $175,000 purchase of Kubota tractor from Town of Hornellsville (Roll Call)
• Confirmed Larry Roach as Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency (Roll Call)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will meet to discuss memorializing New York State in support of safe working conditions for corrections officers.

• Memorializing New York State in support of safe working conditions for corrections officers

The committee unanimously approved a memorializing resolution in support of safe working conditions for corrections officers in New York State. The motion passed 4-0 and requires a resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved memorializing resolution supporting safe working conditions for corrections officers (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Community Services Board

The Steuben County Community Services Board will meet to approve minutes from December 2024, receive updates on SCCS services and from board members, discuss the frequency of future meetings, and review the Local Services Plan 2025. No votes on specific contracts or ordinances are listed.

• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2024
• Updates on SCCS (Steuben County Community Services) services
• Discussion of meeting frequency
• Local Services Plan 2025 review

The Steuben County Community Services Board met on February 18, 2025, but did not take any formal votes or decisions. Members discussed updates on staffing shortages, the addition of mobile crisis workers and court navigators, and other agency programs. The board agreed on the priorities for the 2026 Local Services Plan, including staff recruitment and retention, respite access, housing options, and transportation. The next meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2025.

• Agreed on 2026 Local Services Plan priorities (staff recruitment, respite, housing, ACT team, transportation, OPWDD beds/services)
• Tabled approval of 12.10.2024 minutes due to lack of quorum

209 Investigation Committee

The 209 Investigation Committee will meet on February 12, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to receive an update from retained counsel.

• Update from retained counsel

The Steuben County 209 Investigation Committee met to receive an update from retained counsel James O'Connor on the 209 investigation involving the employment history of specific individuals. The committee voted 3-0 to enter executive session under Public Officers Law §105.1.F, then voted 3-0 to reconvene in regular session and 3-0 to adjourn. No substantive decisions were made during the public portion of the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss employment history (3-0)
• Reconvened in regular session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review department funding requests and financial reports. The body is considering several grant acceptances and tax extension requests.

• Public Health contingency fund transfer of $505,000 for 2024 Special Children’s Services Preschool Expenses
• Request for additional 2025 Opioid Funds for CASA-Trinity AIR Program
• Acceptance of 2024-2025 Ignition Interlock Device Monitoring and Pretrial Services grants
• Home Rule requests for Sales Tax and Mortgage Tax extensions
• Sales Tax Agreement Renewal with Cities

The Finance Committee approved all requested funding and contract items, including a $505,000 transfer for preschool costs, $99,830.40 in opioid funds for CASA-Trinity, and a $1.21 million buy-in to the Deputies 20-Year Retirement Plan. They also authorized sales tax reauthorization and extensions, with one dissenting vote on the mortgage tax extension. The committee discussed but took no action on Sheriff's Office overtime overruns.

• Approved $505,000 contingency transfer for 2024 preschool costs (5-0)
• Approved $99,830.40 opioid funds for CASA-Trinity AIR Program (5-0)
• Approved up to $12,500 from diversion funds for DA office desks (5-0)
• Accepted $11,614 ignition interlock grant (5-0)
• Accepted $218,456 pretrial services grant (5-0)
• Approved $30,050 Black Creek Sally Port software upgrade contract (5-0)
• Approved $19,087.36 Black Creek maintenance plan extension (5-0)
• Approved $1.21M buy-in for Deputies 20-Year Retirement Plan (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee meets to discuss and potentially act on several department requests. Items include awarding a bid for new Lenovo laptops for elections, approving a $9,104 payment to Robis, and multiple personnel reclassifications and new positions in Public Works, Community Services, Social Services, and Youth Bureau. The committee will also consider home rule requests for sales tax and mortgage tax extensions and an appointment for the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Award bid for new Lenovo laptops (E-poll books) for Elections
• Approval to pay Robis $9,104 for site visit and software install
• Reclassify Landfill Supervisor (CSEA Grade N, $57,022-$84,348) to Assistant Commissioner of Public Works (Landfill), Management Grade H ($62,769-$98,151), with appointment above midpoint at Step 8 ($81,639)
• Create two Principal Social Work Assistant and two Staff Social Worker positions (CSEA Grade M, $54,307-$80,332) in Community Services
• Home rule requests for sales tax extension and mortgage tax extension

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved all agenda items, including a $1.21 million buy-in to participate in the New York State 20-year retirement plan for sheriff's deputies, covering about 40 employees. The committee also awarded a $46,100 bid for new e-poll book laptops, authorized several personnel reclassifications and new positions, and approved a home rule request to reauthorize the additional 1% sales tax with increased revenue sharing to cities and towns.

• Approved $46,100 bid to Y&S Technologies for Lenovo laptops (e-poll books) (4-0)
• Authorized $9,104 payment to Robis for laptop software installation (4-0)
• Approved $21,297.50 contract with Absorb for online election inspector training (4-0)
• Approved participation in NYS 20-year retirement plan for deputies with $1.21M buy-in (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of landfill supervisor to Assistant Commissioner of Public Works (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of vacant leachate mechanic to Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (4-0)
• Approved creation of two Principal Social Work Assistant and two Staff Social Worker positions (4-0)
• Approved home rule request for 1% sales tax reauthorization with $900,000 sharing to each city and towns/villages (4-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a special session to consider a resolution opposing a proposed rule by the New York State Power Authority that would increase preference power rates for customers receiving hydropower from the Niagara and St. Lawrence-FDR projects. The meeting also includes provisions for settling claims against the county and addressing other urgent matters. No other substantive legislation is on the agenda.

• Proposed resolution opposing NY Power Authority's rule to increase hydropower preference rates
• Matter(s) pertaining to settlement of claim(s) by or against the county
• Other urgent county matters requiring legislative action (subject to 15 affirmative votes or unanimous vote)

The Steuben County Legislature adopted a resolution opposing the New York Power Authority's proposed rule to increase preference power rates for hydropower customers, which would nearly triple costs from $12.88 to $33.05 per megawatt hour over four years. The resolution directs the Clerk to submit it to NYPA's public comment period and forward copies to state officials and local utilities. The vote was by acclamation, with all present members in favor.

• Adopted Resolution 022-25 opposing NYPA's preference power rate increase (acclamation)
• Directed Clerk to submit resolution to NYPA's public comment period ending Feb 24, 2025
• Forwarded resolution to Governor Hochul, state legislative leaders, and local utilities

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will receive updates on unlicensed cannabis enforcement and the County Infrastructure Grant Program. The body will also review the 2024 annual report from the Conference & Visitors’ Bureau.

• Unlicensed Cannabis Enforcement update from Weights & Measures
• County Infrastructure Grant Program discussion
• Steuben County Industrial Development Agency activities update
• Steuben County Conference & Visitors’ Bureau 2024 Annual Report
• Destination Development Grant Program Awards Recommendations

The committee voted 3-0 to table the Destination Development Grant funding request of $117,000 and send it back to the Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau with a directive to bring the request at or under the original $100,000 budget. The committee also directed the bureau to rewrite the grant application to make all 501(c) entities eligible, after concerns that some eligible groups were excluded. Additionally, the committee voted 3-0 to oppose the New York Power Authority's proposed rate increase for preference power customers, and supported the IDA moving forward with a grant application for the Park Grove Erwin Apartments project.

• Tabled Destination Development Grant funding, sent back to SCCVB to bring request at or under $100,000 (3-0)
• Directed SCCVB to rewrite grant application to include all 501(c) entities as eligible
• Approved motion opposing NYPA's proposed preference power rate increase (3-0)
• Supported IDA moving forward with County Infrastructure Grant application for Erwin project
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (3-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to review the Treasurer's report and provide updates on the 2024 audit and current inventory. The body will also discuss the status of LBI Phase II.

• LBI Phase II update
• 2024 Audit update
• Inventory update
• Treasurer's Report

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved a $11,300 change order for the property at 11498 River Road, Corning, covering blown-in attic insulation and replacement of baseboard heat lines. The board also rejected all bids for the wall reconstruction at 10 Cottage Avenue, Hornell, and authorized reissuing the bid. Additionally, the Land Bank reported receiving a $1.95 million grant from NYS Homes & Community Renewal for the LBI Phase II project.

• Approved $11,300 change order for River Road property (4-0)
• Rejected bids for wall construction at 10 Cottage Avenue, Hornell (4-0)
• Authorized reissuing bid for Cottage Avenue wall (4-0)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee is meeting to discuss departmental requests and personnel changes. Key items include funding for preschool expenses and the creation of several new staff positions.

• Contingency Fund Transfer for 2024 Special Children’s Services Preschool Expenses: $505,000
• Creation of two Principal Social Work Assistant positions ($54,307 - $80,332 each)
• Creation of two Staff Social Worker positions ($54,307 - $80,332 each)
• Creation of one Youth Bureau Account Clerk-Typist position ($35,007 - $51,782)
• Discussion of Hornell Senior Center Relocation

The committee approved several funding and personnel actions, including a $505,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund for 2024 preschool costs, a new contract with a physical therapist, and opioid fund allocations to CASA-Trinity. It also authorized the creation of multiple new positions in Community Services and the Youth Bureau, and a reclassification in Social Services. A Youth Bureau funding item was withdrawn, and the Hornell Senior Center relocation was discussed but no formal action taken.

• Approved $505,000 transfer from Contingency Fund for 2024 preschool costs (3-0)
• Approved contract with Jennifer Robinson, PT, at $70/session or $35/group (3-0)
• Approved rollover of $100,169.60 in 2024 opioid funds to CASA-Trinity AIR Program (3-0)
• Approved additional $99,830.40 in opioid funds to CASA-Trinity AIR Program for 2025 (3-0)
• Approved creation of two Principal Social Work Assistant positions, CSEA Grade M (3-0)
• Approved creation of two Staff Social Worker positions, CSEA Grade M (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of Staff Development Coordinator to Director of Staff Development and Training (3-0)
• Approved creation of one Account Clerk-Typist position in Youth Bureau (3-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will consider several landfill-related items, including a tire dollar days tip fee change, authorization for 2025 recycling events and road cleanup weeks, contract amendments and assignments, and designation as lead agency for SEQR on a leachate pre-treatment plant project. The committee also will vote on reclassifying a vacant leachate facility maintenance mechanic position to a chief wastewater treatment plant operator. Public comment is only offered at full legislative meetings, not committee meetings.

• Authorization for tip fee change – Tire Dollar Days at the landfill
• Contract assignment from Forest Applications Training, Inc. to ForestApps, LLC for hands-on chainsaw training
• Amend contract with Environmental Service Group to add recycling of fluorescent light bulbs
• Designating County as lead agency for SEQR for the Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant Improvements Project
• Reclassify one vacant Leachate Facility Maintenance Mechanic (Grade J, $46,912–$69,393) to Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Grade L, $51,721–$76,506)

The committee approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Hornellsville to purchase a 2023 Kubota Boom Mower for $175,000. It also authorized several landfill-related actions, including a reduced tire tip fee during Tire Dollar Days, and awarded multiple bids for concrete, geotextile materials, and other services. All motions passed unanimously (5-0).

• Approved $175,000 purchase of 2023 Kubota Boom Mower from Town of Hornellsville (5-0)
• Approved 2025 Steuben County Earth Day Sheet (5-0)
• Authorized annual roadside cleanup weeks with waived tipping fees for municipalities (5-0)
• Reduced tire tip fee to $1.00 per tire during Tire Dollar Days, July 14-19 (5-0)
• Transferred chainsaw training contract to ForestApps, LLC (5-0)
• Amended contract with Environmental Service Group to include fluorescent bulb recycling (5-0)
• Designated County as lead agency for SEQR on Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant Improvement Project (5-0)
• Awarded bids for concrete pumping, ready mix concrete, geotextile materials, liquid bituminous materials, and hearing evaluations (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will discuss departmental requests from Probation, the District Attorney’s Office, and Emergency Services. The body is reviewing grant acceptances and specific funding requests for equipment and maintenance.

• Acceptance of 2024-2025 Ignition Interlock Device Monitoring and Pretrial Services grants
• Proposed use of $10,000 - $12,500 in diversion funds for office furniture
• Motorola Radio Maintenance update totaling $139,464.78
• Payment of $14,875 consultant invoice from Radio Communication System Capital Project
• Authorization to issue RFP for radio consultants

The committee approved a $1 lease agreement with Hammondsport Ambulance Corps to use its building, ambulance, and equipment for basic life support coverage, with a resolution required. It also authorized accepting two probation grants ($11,614 for ignition interlock monitoring and $218,456 for pretrial services), spending up to $12,500 from diversion funds for desks, renewing Motorola radio maintenance for $139,464.78, renewing generator maintenance for $7,596, issuing an RFP for a radio consultant, and paying a $14,875 Televate invoice from the capital project. All votes were 5-0. The committee discussed but took no action on expanding EMS to 24/7 in Woodhull, deferring a comprehensive plan to next month, and held a discussion on immigration enforcement without action.

• Approved $1 lease with Hammondsport Ambulance Corps for building, ambulance, and equipment (5-0)
• Accepted $11,614 Ignition Interlock Device Monitoring Grant (5-0)
• Accepted $218,456 Pretrial Services Grant (5-0)
• Authorized up to $12,500 from diversion funds for five desks (5-0)
• Renewed Motorola radio maintenance contract for $139,464.78 (5-0)
• Renewed generator maintenance contract for $7,596 (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for radio consultant (5-0)
• Approved $14,875 payment to Televate from capital project (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee is meeting to discuss equipment allocation for flood mitigation and a contract renewal for the Sheriff's office. These items are part of a series of special committee meetings scheduled prior to the Legislative Meeting.

• Flood Mitigation Equipment Allocation/MOU for Emergency Services/E-911
• Lexipol contract renewal for the Sheriff

The committee voted 5-0 to authorize an MOU with NYS DHSES to accept flood mitigation equipment (pumps, hoses, generators, etc.) on loan, and 5-0 to renew the Sheriff's Office Lexipol contract for $18,193.96. Both items require full Legislature approval.

• Authorized MOU with NYS DHSES for flood mitigation equipment allocation (5-0)
• Approved Lexipol contract renewal for $18,193.96 (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will consider authorizing an application to the 2024-2025 FTA Formula Grants for Rural Area Program (Section 5311). This is the sole item on the committee's agenda for this special meeting.

• Authorizing application to 2024-2025 FTA Formula Grants for Rural Area Program (Section 5311)

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee voted 5-0 to authorize the Planning Director to apply for 2024-2025 FTA Formula Grants for Rural Area Program Funds (Section 5311) in the amount of $2.5 million. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Planning Director to apply for $2.5M in FTA Section 5311 rural transit funds (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that would allow the county to lease real property for terms up to 30 years, superseding the current 5-year limit. The hearing is scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Bath, NY. This is a public hearing on a proposed law; no final decision will be made at this meeting.

• Public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Five for 2024
• Proposed law would authorize leases up to 30 years with renewal privilege
• Supersedes County Law Section 215(3) 5-year limit
• Effective 45 days after adoption, subject to permissive referendum

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee and other special committees will meet on January 27, 2025, to discuss and act on several items. Key matters include a proposed $25,318,000 award from NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for a leachate pre-treatment plant PFAS removal upgrade, a budget transfer for the Office for the Aging, and a contract renewal with Lexipol for the Sheriff's Office. Also on the agenda are a flood mitigation equipment MOU, authorization for Norfolk Southern Railway, and an application for FTA formula grants for rural transit.

• Accept $25,318,000 award from NYS EFC for leachate pre-treatment plant PFAS removal upgrade (Joint Public Works/Finance Committee)
• Flood mitigation equipment allocation/MOU (Public Safety & Corrections Committee)
• Contract renewal - Lexipol for Sheriff (Public Safety & Corrections Committee)
• Budget transfer for Office for the Aging (Finance Committee)
• Authorize Norfolk Southern Railway Company (Public Works Committee)

The Steuben County Finance Committee met on January 27, 2025, and approved a single substantive item: a budget transfer of $28,016.61 from the NY CONNECTS ProAction Employment Line to the NY CONNECTS salary line, as requested by the Office for the Aging. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved $28,016.61 transfer from NY CONNECTS ProAction Employment Line to salary line (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will hold a special meeting on January 27, 2025, to discuss a budget transfer for the Office for the Aging. The committee will also join a joint meeting with the Public Works Committee to consider accepting a $25,318,000 award from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for a leachate pre-treatment plant PFAS removal upgrade. Other committees will meet separately to discuss flood mitigation equipment, a sheriff's contract renewal, a railroad authorization, and a transit grant application.

• Accept award for Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade - $25,318,000
• Office for the Aging budget transfer
• Emergency Services/E-911 flood mitigation equipment allocation/MOU
• Sheriff contract renewal with Lexipol
• Authorizing application for FTA Section 5311 rural area program grant

The joint Public Works and Finance Committees voted unanimously to accept a $25,318,000 award from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for the Leachate Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade. The design RFP is expected to be issued in March. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted $25,318,000 award from NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for Leachate Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is holding its regular monthly meeting on January 27, 2025, to consider a range of resolutions including adopting a local law authorizing real property leases up to 30 years, selling surplus property to the Bath American Legion, accepting grants for PFAS removal and domestic terrorism prevention, and making numerous appointments to county boards. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the local law and routine procedural items.

• Adopting Local Law Tentatively No. Five for 2024 authorizing leases of real property for county purposes up to 30 years
• Authorizing sale of surplus property to Bath American Legion
• Accepting Clean Water State Revolving Fund 2025 Bipartisan Infrastructure Emerging Contaminants Grant for PFAS removal at leachate pre-treatment plant
• Accepting FY23 NYS Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant and FY24 Homeland Security Program Grant
• Authorizing rollover of 2024 highway funds to 2025 and amending 2024 budget for CHIPS funding

The Steuben County Legislature adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2024, authorizing the county to lease real property for terms up to 30 years, superseding the five-year limit. It also approved the sale of a .359-acre parcel in Bath to the American Legion for $1,200, accepted a $25.318 million state grant for PFAS removal at the landfill, and transferred $4.185 million in unused 2024 public works funds to the 2025 budget. Two appointments were withdrawn for further review, and a motion to appeal a court decision failed.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2024 authorizing leases up to 30 years (roll call)
• Approved sale of .359-acre parcel to Bath American Legion for $1,200 (roll call)
• Accepted $25.318M NYSEFC grant for PFAS removal at leachate plant (roll call)
• Accepted $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant (roll call)
• Accepted $110,965 State Homeland Security Program Grant (roll call)
• Transferred $4,185,785 unused 2024 public works funds to 2025 budget (roll call)
• Appropriated $275,686.87 for streambank stabilization projects (roll call)
• Withdrawn appointments to Affirmative Action and Ethics Board for review

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet on January 27, 2025, to consider accepting a $25,318,000 award from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for a leachate pre-treatment plant PFAS removal upgrade, and to authorize a Norfolk Southern Railway agreement. Other special committee meetings are also scheduled that morning to discuss flood mitigation equipment, sheriff contract renewal, a budget transfer, and a transit grant application.

• Accept award from NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade - $25,318,000
• Authorize Norfolk Southern Railway Company agreement
• Emergency Services flood mitigation equipment allocation/MOU
• Sheriff contract renewal with Lexipol
• Authorize application to FTA Formula Grants for Rural Area Program (Section 5311)

The joint Public Works and Finance Committees voted unanimously to accept a $25,318,000 award from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation for the Leachate Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade. The design RFP is expected to be issued in March. The meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned immediately after.

• Accepted $25,318,000 NYS EFC award for Leachate Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works and Finance committees will meet to discuss accepting a $25,318,000 award from the NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation. The Public Works Committee will also address an authorization for Norfolk Southern Railway Company.

• Acceptance of $25,318,000 NYS Environmental Facilities Corporation award for Leachate Pre-Treatment Plant PFAS Removal Upgrade
• Norfolk Southern Railway Company Authorization

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved a resolution allowing the Commissioner of Public Works to incur costs up to $20,000 related to Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the Newcomb Road Bridge Project. The authorization serves as a placeholder for anticipated railroad work. The meeting then adjourned.

• Authorized up to $20,000 for Norfolk Southern Railway costs on Newcomb Road Bridge (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved several financial actions including a $4,185,785 rollover of Public Works funds to 2025, acceptance of a $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant and a $110,965 State Homeland Security Grant, a $2 million accounting adjustment for CHIPs revenue, and a $275,686.87 appropriation for the Streambank Stabilization Program. The committee also discussed 2025 priorities, including working toward a 0% tax levy increase, and noted an ongoing State Comptroller audit focusing on financial management and fund balance.

• Authorization to rollover $4,185,785 from Public Works 2024 budget to 2025
• Acceptance of FY23 NYS Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant for $172,413 for BTAM Coordinator position
• Acceptance of FY24 State Homeland Security Program Grant for $110,965 (split between Emergency Services and Sheriff's Office)
• Revenue adjustment of $2 million from Inter-Fund to CHIPs revenue for dump trucks
• Appropriation of $275,686.87 from Unrestricted Fund Balance to Streambank Stabilization Program for 17 projects

The committee approved rolling over $4,185,785 in Public Works funds from 2024 to 2025, accepted two state grants totaling $283,378 for emergency services, and authorized a $2 million accounting adjustment for CHIPs revenue. They also appropriated $275,686.87 from fund balance for streambank stabilization projects. All motions passed 5-0.

• Approved $4,185,785 rollover from Public Works 2024 budget to 2025 (5-0)
• Accepted FY23 NYS Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant of $172,413 (5-0)
• Accepted FY24 State Homeland Security Program Grant of $110,965 (5-0)
• Authorized $2M revenue adjustment from Inter-Fund to CHIPs revenue (5-0)
• Appropriated $275,686.87 from Unrestricted Fund Balance to Streambank Stabilization Program (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss awarding bids for laptops and copy paper. The body will also consider personnel appointments for the District Attorney and Social Services offices, as well as contracts for building security and Archive Social.

• Award bid for laptops for E-Poll Books
• Award quarterly copy paper bid
• Appoint Director of Temporary and Disability Assistance at $86,356
• Appoint an Assistant District Attorney above mid-point
• Contracts for Archive Social (SHI) and Building Security

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved contracts for building security services and copy paper, and made two personnel appointments. A motion to extend the county tax payment deadline to February 10, 2025, failed due to lack of a second. The committee also authorized the sale of a small parcel of property in Bath.

• Awarded quarterly copy paper bid to W.B. Mason at $30.41 per case (4-0)
• Appointed an Assistant District Attorney at Management Grade J, Step 7, annual salary $95,928 (4-0)
• Appointed a Director of Temporary and Disability Assistance at Management Grade H, Step 11, annual salary $88,716 (4-0)
• Awarded RFP for building security services to Securitas at $32.51 per hour (4-0)
• Motion to extend county tax payment deadline to February 10, 2025, failed (no second)
• Authorized sale of +/- .359 acres adjacent to American Legion in Bath, NY for $1,200 (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet on January 8, 2025, to approve minutes from November 6, 2024, and receive a treasurer's report. Discussion items include a property donation, an update on LBI Phase II, and consideration of RFPs/bids. No specific dollar amounts or addresses are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024
• Treasurer's Report
• LBI Phase II update
• Donation of Property discussion
• RFPs/Bids consideration

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved several actions, including awarding a rehabilitation project bid for 11948 River Road in Corning to CJE for $169,900, accepting a $1.00 purchase offer from the Town of Woodhull for property at 1606 CR 129, and authorizing a purchase offer not exceeding $15,000 for 10 East Hazel Street in Corning, contingent on receiving the LBI Phase II grant. The board also discussed the expected approval of a $1.95 million grant from NYS HCR at their January 23, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2024 meeting (6-0)
• Accepted $1.00 purchase offer from Town of Woodhull for property at 1606 CR 129 (6-0)
• Awarded rehabilitation bid for 11948 River Road, Corning to CJE for $169,900 (6-0)
• Authorized Executive Director to submit purchase offer for 10 East Hazel Street, Corning not to exceed $15,000, contingent on LBI Phase II grant (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will meet on January 8, 2025, to approve minutes from December meetings and consider departmental requests. The agenda includes assigning a contract from Emergency Power Systems to Stark Tech Services, LLC, and approving three county manager contracts totaling $29,000 for the Hornell Humane Society, REDEC, and the Keuka Lake Outlet Compact. A streambank stabilization program is also on the agenda.

• Contract assignment from Emergency Power Systems to Stark Tech Services, LLC for Buildings & Grounds
• Hornell Humane Society contract ($11,500)
• REDEC contract ($10,000)
• Keuka Lake Outlet Compact contract ($7,500)
• Streambank Stabilization Program discussion

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved several contracts and allocations, including $275,686.87 from the unrestricted fund balance for the 2025 Streambank Stabilization Program, which will fund 17 projects. They also authorized contract assignments and renewals for emergency power services, humane society programs, economic development support, and flood sensors. The committee discussed 2025 priorities, including workforce development, housing, and climate resiliency, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved $275,686.87 allocation for Streambank Stabilization Program (5-0)
• Authorized contract assignment from Emergency Power Systems to Stark Tech Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved $11,500 contract renewal with Hornell Humane Society (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract renewal with REDEC for economic development (5-0)
• Approved $7,500 contract with Keuka Lake Outlet Compact for flood sensors (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to discuss departmental requests. The body will review contracts for Public Health and the United Way, as well as matters concerning the Hornell Senior Center.

• United Way contract not to exceed $20,000
• Preschool contract for Public Health
• Hornell Senior Center and budget transfer for Office for the Aging
• Contract amendments for Nancy Houy, PNP and Clarity Wellness

The committee approved several contracts, including a speech pathologist, budget transfer, and contract amendments. They discussed a potential new location for the Hornell Senior Center at the former urgent care center, with a decision expected next month. The 2025 committee priorities were also reviewed.

• Approved contract with Amy McLaughlin, speech language pathologist, at $70/session and $35/group (5-0)
• Approved $28,016.61 budget transfer for NY CONNECTS (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Nancy Houy, PNP, adding $2,080 COLA (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Clarity Wellness adding $550,553 in state aid (5-0)
• Approved extension of United Way contract for Dolly Parton Imagination Library at $20,000/year (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will discuss authorizing the rollover of unused 2024 highway funds into the 2025 budget, purchasing two walking floor trailers for the landfill via a national cooperative contract, and approving one-year extensions for bottled water and land surveying services contracts. All items are routine administrative actions with no dollar amounts specified. The committee meets on January 6, 2025.

• Authorization to roll over 2024 highway funds to 2025 budget
• Authorization to purchase two walking floor trailers from National Cooperative (HGAC)
• Contract extension for bottled water
• Contract extension for land surveying services at county gravel pits

The Steuben County Public Works Committee approved rolling over $4,185,785 from the 2024 budget to 2025, including funds for CHIPs projects and machinery. They also authorized the purchase of a walking floor trailer for $131,562.73 and extended contracts for bottled water and land surveying services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $4,185,785 rollover from 2024 to 2025 budget (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of walking floor trailer from Ken's Truck Repair for $131,562.73 (5-0)
• Extended bottled water contract with B&B Water Conditioning for one year (5-0)
• Extended land surveying contract with McConnell & Muller for one year (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will discuss departmental requests from Probation, the Sheriff's Office, Emergency Services, and the County Manager. The body is reviewing several contract renewals and the acceptance of state grants.

• Acceptance of NYS DTP Grant for $172,413 and FY24 SHSP Grant for $110,965
• Aviat 3-year agreement for $51,297
• Finger Lakes SPCA, Inc. request for $10,000
• Bid awards for inmate and officer uniforms
• Agreement with Spectrum for inmate TV

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved multiple contract renewals, including probation services, inmate TV, and radio maintenance, and accepted state grants for domestic terrorism prevention and homeland security. It also designated Excellus BC/BS and United Healthcare as in-network EMS providers, and authorized an inter-municipal agreement with the Corning Joint Fire District. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved renewal of Reintegration Mental Health contract for sex offender treatment at $350 per evaluation (5-0)
• Approved renewal of Catalis electronic records contract at $27,519.29 annually (5-0)
• Approved Spectrum inmate TV services contract at $27,427 annually (5-0)
• Approved renewal of STOP DWI contracts with police departments for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved accepting $500 donation for K-9 program (5-0)
• Rejected officer uniform bids; awarded inmate uniform bid to Bob Barker Company for $22,898.50 (5-0)
• Approved accepting FY23 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant of $172,413 (5-0)
• Approved accepting FY24 State Homeland Security Program Grant of $110,965 (5-0)