Sullivan County, NY

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a local law that would increase civil penalties for violations of the Flow Control Ordinance, along with several contracts and appointments. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the county code, a home care services contract, a meal services agreement, and a lease for county space. Other items address 911 center seniority, opioid settlement spending, and new positions in the District Attorney's office.

• Local Law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 to increase civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations (ID-8526)
• Contract with Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc. for Personal Care and Home Health Aide Services (ID-8571)
• Agreement with Prime Riviera LLC d/b/a Brooklyn Kitchen for supplemental meals, up to $40,000/year (ID-8572)
• Lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for space at 93 Hight Street, Monticello (ID-8579)
• Adopt Partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan (ID-8590)

The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted unanimously to carry 21 resolutions to the full County Legislature, covering items from flow control penalties and home care contracts to opioid settlement spending and new DA office positions. The committee also heard an auditor presentation and public comments, and briefly recessed for legal advice. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except one abstention on the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments.

• Carried flow control ordinance penalty increase to Legislature (9-0)
• Carried contract with Always Compassionate Home Care for personal care services (9-0)
• Carried $40,000/yr meal agreement with Brooklyn Kitchen for older adults (9-0)
• Carried lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for 93 Hight Street (9-0)
• Carried 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan adoption (9-0)
• Carried creation of Paralegal and Crime Victim Services Advocate in DA's office (9-0)
• Carried Adult Care Center retention incentive program, amended (9-0)
• Carried Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments (8-0-1 abstention)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on adopting the 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget and consider several resolutions, including contract modifications, grant applications, and fee changes. The agenda includes items on workforce development, public safety, infrastructure, and solid waste management.

• Adopt 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (ID-8521)
• Modify agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for $98,950 for O&W Rail Trail engineering (ID-8545)
• Authorize stipend for District Attorney Office employees for discovery reform programs (ID-8546)
• Amend Solid Waste Management Rules to delay price increase to January 1, 2027 (ID-8560)
• Authorize security fencing at Sullivan County International Airport with Ketcham Fencing, Inc. (ID-8559)

The Sullivan County Legislature met on August 20, 2026, and unanimously adopted 42 resolutions, including the 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (9-0). Other actions included modifying agreements for workforce development, authorizing grants and contracts for fire services, rail trail engineering, airport fencing, and solid waste management, and enacting a local law to increase civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations. All votes were 9-0 except one abstention on the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments.

• Adopted 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (9-0)
• Modified Workforce Development Board agreement for One Stop Operator services (9-0)
• Authorized DASNY SAM funding application for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams (9-0)
• Authorized $98,950 additional for O&W Rail Trail engineering (9-0)
• Enacted local law increasing civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations (9-0)
• Authorized lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for space at 93 High Street, Monticello (9-0)
• Adopted Partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan (9-0)
• Appointed Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board members (8-0-1 abstention)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a public hearing on the SUNY Sullivan (SCCC) 2026-2027 operating budget, with a presentation by college president Dr. David Potash. The hearing includes public comment and a resolution to approve the budget.

• Public hearing on SCCC 2026-2027 budget (ID-8601)
• Resolution #588-25 approving 2026-2027 operating budget
• Presentation by Dr. David Potash, SUNY Sullivan president

The County Legislature held a public hearing on the SUNY Sullivan 2026-2027 budget. Dr. David Potash, President of SUNY Sullivan, presented the budget, and legislators made comments. One public comment was received from Ken Walter. The hearing was closed without any formal vote or decision on the budget.

• Public hearing on SCCC 2026-2027 budget opened and closed (no vote)
• Resolution #588-25 approving 2026-2027 operating budget noted as attachment

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to receive a monthly report from Social Services, Community Services, and the Care Center, and to consider two resolutions. The first would authorize the County Manager to execute agreements for access to State and Federal Public Health Systems. The second would authorize a contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services.

• Monthly report for August 2026 from Social Services, Community Services, and Care Center
• Resolution to authorize County Manager to execute agreements for State and Federal Public Health Systems access
• Resolution to authorize contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services

The Health and Human Services Committee voted 4-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: one authorizing the County Manager to execute agreements for access to State and Federal Public Health Systems, and another authorizing a contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included monthly reports from Social Services and Public Health, public comments, and discussion of upcoming events.

• Advanced resolution to authorize County Manager to execute agreements for State/Federal Public Health Systems access (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Sullivan County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the Division of Public Works monthly report and vote on seven resolutions. These include contracts for pavement marking, airport security fencing, guide rail work, leachate disposal, and two FAA grant applications for airport apron rehabilitation. The committee will also consider delaying a solid waste fee increase to January 1, 2027.

• Modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc. for additional pavement marking on County Roads
• Agreement with Ketcham Fencing, Inc. for security fencing and gate operators at Sullivan County International Airport (B-25-51)
• Amendment to Solid Waste Management Rules to delay price increase to January 1, 2027
• Modification agreement with Phelps Guide Rail, Inc. for construction on County Road 56 in Fallsburg and Mamakating
• Amendment to leachate disposal contract with TAM Enterprises Inc. for 7/1/25-6/30/26

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend seven resolutions to the County Legislature for its August 20, 2026 meeting. These include agreements for pavement marking, airport fencing, solid waste fee changes, guide rail work, leachate disposal, and two FAA grant applications for airport apron rehabilitation. No resolutions were denied or tabled; all were carried to the full Legislature.

• Approved modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking for additional pavement marking (7-0)
• Approved agreement with Ketcham Fencing for airport security fencing and gate operators (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Solid Waste Management Rules delaying price increase to Jan 1, 2027 (7-0)
• Approved modification agreement with Phelps Guide Rail for County Road 56 work (7-0)
• Approved amendment to leachate disposal agreement with TAM Enterprises (7-0)
• Approved application for FAA ACIP Grant for airport apron rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved second FAA ACIP Grant application for airport apron rehabilitation (7-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: reclassifying a position in the Department of Planning and authorizing participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program to support workforce development, talent pipelines, and civic engagement. The agenda also includes reports from the Division of Human Resources and a public comment period.

• Resolution to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning (ID-8570)
• Resolution to authorize participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program (ID-8577)

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee voted 5-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: one to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning, and another to authorize participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program. The committee also heard an update from the Division of Human Resources and public comments, but took no other substantive actions.

• Advanced resolution to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program participation (5-0)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee voted 5-0 to advance three resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: modifying Resolution No. 382-23 to add $15,000, apportioning the 2026 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax, and modifying the 2026 Budget. The committee also received updates from the Division of Management & Budget, County Treasurer, and Real Property Tax Services, and discussed the daycare situation. No decisions were made on the daycare discussion or public comments.

• Advanced resolution to add $15,000 to Resolution No. 382-23 (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to apportion 2026 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to modify the 2026 Budget (5-0)

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee is holding a regular meeting with reports from veterans service organizations and the Veterans Service Agency director. The agenda includes opening remarks, a director's report (ID-8543), and discussion items, followed by public comment and potential resolutions.

• Commander's Reports from Veterans Services Organizations
• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-8543
• Discussion period
• Public comment opportunity

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee met on August 6, 2026, and took no substantive actions. The meeting included reports from the Commander and the Veterans Service Agency Director, but no resolutions were proposed or voted on. The committee adjourned after a brief session.

• No resolutions were considered or voted on
• Meeting adjourned at 12:25pm

County Legislature

The County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 regarding flow control. The hearing includes reading of the public hearing notice and the proposed law, followed by public comment.

• Public hearing on Flow Control Local Law ID-8555 to amend Local Law 1 of 1992
• Reading of Flow Control Public Hearing Notice ID-8504
• Public comment period on the proposed flow control amendment

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on a local law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 regarding flow control. The hearing was opened, the notice and law were read, and one public comment was received. The hearing was closed with no vote taken; no substantive decisions were made.

• Public hearing on flow control local law opened at 8:45am
• Public hearing on flow control local law closed at 8:51am

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Sullivan County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will discuss reports from the Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Fire, EMS/E-911, Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Coroner. They will vote on resolutions to apply for DASNY/SAM funding for the Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams, amend the pay rate for the Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator, and authorize a stipend for District Attorney office employees for discovery reform programs.

• Resolution to apply for DASNY SAM funding for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams
• Resolution to amend Resolution 269-13 on pay rate for Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator
• Resolution to authorize stipend for District Attorney office employees for NYS discovery reform programs
• Deputy Commissioner report for August 2026
• Probation monthly report for July 2026

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted 4-0 to send three resolutions to the County Legislature for the August 20, 2026 meeting. These include applying for DASNY funding for the Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams, amending Resolution 269-13 regarding the Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator pay rate, and authorizing a stipend for District Attorney office employees to support discovery reform and aid to prosecution programs. The committee also received updates from various departments, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved resolution to apply for DASNY funding for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams (4-0)
• Approved resolution to amend Resolution 269-13 on Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator pay (4-0)
• Approved resolution to authorize stipend for District Attorney office employees for discovery reform and aid to prosecution programs (4-0)

County Legislature

The County Legislature holds a public hearing to receive comment on Agricultural District #4, based on the 2026 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board report. The meeting includes a roll call, reading of the special meeting notice, and public comment before adjournment.

• Public hearing on Agricultural District #4 boundaries and report
• Consideration of Ag District Public Hearing Notice ID-8485
• Review of Ag District Report ID-8484
• Review of AFPB Ag District Report June 2026

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on adding a parcel to Agricultural District #4. Melinda Meddaugh provided an update and overview of the parcel. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.

• Closed public hearing on Ag District #4 addition (moved by Catherine Scott, seconded by Brian McPhillips)

Government Services Committee

The Sullivan County Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing & Central Services, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of routine updates and discussion.

• Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-8539) for August 2026
• Board of Elections report (ID-8542)
• County Clerk report
• SUNY Sullivan report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The Government Services Committee held a routine meeting with updates from department heads and public comment, but took no formal votes or resolutions. All items were informational only.

• No resolutions were considered or adopted
• Meeting adjourned at 9:27am

Economic Development Committee

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss monthly reports from workforce development, tourism, and economic partners, and to vote on three resolutions. Key actions include modifying a Workforce Development Board agreement, accepting a NYSDOL grant, and authorizing a 10-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for a private school building in Thompson.

• Resolution to modify agreement with Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator services (ID-8525)
• Resolution to accept NYSDOL grant for NYSCION program (ID-8535)
• Authorize 10-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for private school building in Thompson (ID-8551)
• Monthly report from Division of Community Resources on workforce development (ID-8537)
• IDA monthly report for August 2026 (ID-8550)

The Economic Development Committee voted to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature: one to modify the agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator services, and another to accept and authorize an agreement with the New York State Department of Labor for the NYSCION grant. A resolution to authorize a ten-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for a private school building in the Town of Thompson failed 1-4, with all members except Chair Blosser-Bernardo opposed. The committee also received updates from the Division of Community Resources, SCVA, IDA, Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Economic Development.

• Advanced resolution to modify Workforce Development Board One Stop Operator agreement to County Legislature (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to accept NYSDOL NYSCION grant agreement to County Legislature (5-0)
• Denied resolution to authorize ten-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for private school (1-4)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider a resolution to modify an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc., adding $98,950 for engineering and design work on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY, to meet NYS DOT requirements. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the Division of Community Development and the Planning Division.

• Resolution to authorize $98,950 modification to Alta Planning and Design agreement for O&W Rail Trail engineering and design
• Monthly report from Division of Community Development (August 2026)
• Planning Division report (June 26 AG report)

The Planning and Community Resources Committee voted to carry a resolution to the County Legislature authorizing an additional $98,950 to an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for engineering and design work on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY, to meet NYS DOT requirements. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and no public comment.

• Carried resolution to authorize $98,950 additional funding for Alta Planning and Design for O&W Rail Trail engineering (4-0, Perrello absent)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to address several resolutions including a broadband easement in the Town of Rockland. The agenda also includes tax roll corrections, a memorandum of agreement with the New York Nurses Association, and appointments to the Charter Review Commission.

• Deny request to correct 2026 Tax Roll for Town of Mamakating
• Authorize perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in Town of Rockland
• Ratify Memorandum of Agreement between Sullivan County and New York Nurses Association
• Appoint two members to the Charter Review Commission

At a special meeting on August 6, 2026, the Sullivan County Legislature approved four resolutions by a 5-0 vote (with four members absent). These included denying a tax roll correction request for the Town of Mamakating, authorizing a perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in the Town of Rockland, ratifying a memorandum of agreement with the New York Nurses Association, and appointing two members to the Charter Review Commission. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:40am.

• Denied request to correct 2026 tax roll of Town of Mamakating (5-0, Enactment 259-26)
• Authorized perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in Town of Rockland (5-0, Enactment 260-26)
• Ratified Memorandum of Agreement with New York Nurses Association (5-0, Enactment 261-26)
• Appointed two members to Charter Review Commission (5-0, Enactment 262-26)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider a series of resolutions and authorizations, including contracts for youth employment services, legal aid, and environmental services. It will vote on applying for state emergency management and homeland security grant awards and on extending youth bureau contracts. Additional items include a flow‑control ordinance investigation, reclassification of public works positions, and a property repurchase plan. The agenda also contains a resolution to modify the 2026 budget.

• Authorize a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc., 92‑94 Stewart Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550, not to exceed $35,000 for services at various County facilities (ID‑8492)
• Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program award from NY State DHSES (ID‑8465)
• Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program award from NY State DHSES (ID‑8466)
• Resolution to modify the 2026 Budget (ID‑8512)
• Engage an investigator to investigate violations of the County’s Flow Control Ordinance (ID‑8481)

The Sullivan County Legislature approved 27 resolutions in a block vote (6-0), covering contracts, grants, budget modifications, and public hearings. A separate resolution to deny a tax roll correction for the Town of Mamakating failed (4-2), with a letter from the County Attorney's Office explaining the outcome. The board also set public hearings for August 6 and August 20, 2026.

• Approved 27 resolutions in block (6-0), including Summer Youth Employment Services, jail healthcare extension, and comprehensive plan funding
• Denied request to correct 2026 tax roll for Town of Mamakating (4-2, Perrello and Salomone opposed)
• Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on Flow Control local law
• Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on adding parcels to Agricultural District #4
• Set public hearing for 8/20/26 on SCCC 2026-2027 budget
• Authorized contract with Optima Environmental Services up to $35,000
• Authorized ADA Title II digital accessibility assessment with Accessibility Innovations Inc.
• Authorized letter of intent with Saint Peter-Saint Anne churches for potential property purchase

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions, including amending Resolution No. 304-23 and extending the Senior Care EMS contract. It will set public hearings for adding parcels to Agricultural District 4 and for a flow‑control local law. The committee will also award a contract to Accessibility Innovations Inc. to assess the county’s digital accessibility compliance. Additional items include a lease with the NYS Department of Labor and a budget hearing for the SCCC 2026‑2027 budget.

• Amend Resolution No. 304-23 (ID‑8452)
• Extend contract with Senior Care EMS (ID‑8506)
• Set public hearing on Agricultural District 4 parcel inclusion for 8/6/26 (ID‑8507)
• Award contract to Mid‑State Communications and Electronics, Inc. (ID‑8514)
• Authorize award of RFP #R‑26‑16 to Accessibility Innovations Inc. for a digital accessibility assessment (ID‑8524)

The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted to carry all 14 resolutions on its agenda to the full County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. All resolutions passed with 7 ayes and 2 absences, except Resolution 10 (denying a request to correct the 2026 tax roll of the Town of Mamakating), which passed 5-2 with two nays. The committee also entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining with several unions.

• Carried amendment to Resolution 304-23 to full Legislature (7-0)
• Carried NY Connects Expansion application authorization to full Legislature (7-0)
• Carried contract extension with Senior Care EMS to full Legislature (7-0)
• Carried one-time stipend for Aid to Prosecution to full Legislature (7-0)
• Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on adding parcels to Agricultural District #4 (7-0)
• Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on Flow Control local law (7-0)
• Carried update to Title VI Program for Open-Door Services to full Legislature (7-0)
• Carried contract award to Mid-State Communications and Electronics, Inc. to full Legislature (7-0)

Public Works Committee

The meeting agenda for July 16, 2026, contains only procedural items. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are listed.

The committee reconvened at 12:52 pm after several members were absent, with Matt McPhillips selected to lead the recessed session. Two minutes later, the committee adjourned at 12:54 pm to await legal advice from counsel. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

• Reconvened at 12:52 pm (Matt McPhillips selected to reconvene)
• Adjourned at 12:54 pm to receive legal advice from counsel

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will meet to discuss reports from county financial and IT divisions. Members will consider resolutions regarding legal service grants, tax roll corrections, and a budget modification.

• Modification agreements for the Fourth Upstate Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction Grant
• Tax roll correction for Town of Thompson tax map #110.-3-44
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Thompson for Laserfiche electronic document management services
• Repurchase of properties listed on Schedule A
• Modification of the 2026 Budget

The Management & Budget Committee approved five resolutions and will forward them to the County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. All five motions were moved by Vice Chairman Matt McPhillips, seconded by District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The resolutions cover executive legal service agreements, correction of the Town of Thompson 2026 tax roll, an intermunicipal IT services agreement, property repurchases, and a modification of the 2026 budget.

• Approved Executive Modification agreements with NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, Sullivan Legal Aid Panel and Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc (4-0)
• Approved correction of the 2026 tax roll for the Town of Thompson, Tax Map #110.-3-44 (4-0)
• Approved Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Thompson for IT services and Laserfiche document management (4-0)
• Approved repurchase of properties listed on Schedule A (4-0)
• Approved modification of the 2026 budget (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: one to engage an investigator to examine violations of the county’s flow control ordinance, and another to authorize the County Manager to sign a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. for services at various county facilities not to exceed $35,000. The meeting also includes the monthly public works report and public comment.

• Resolution to engage an investigator for flow control ordinance violations (ID-8481)
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. up to $35,000 for work at county facilities (ID-8492)
• Division of Public Works monthly report (ID-8495)

The committee approved a resolution to engage an investigator to look into violations of the county’s Flow Control Ordinance (ID‑8481). It also approved a resolution authorizing the County Manager to enter a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. for up to $35,000 for services at various county facilities (ID‑8492). Both motions were carried with votes from Chairman Perrello, Legislators Ward, McPhillips, Salomone and Scott, while Vice Chairman McPhillips and Legislator Alvarez were absent.

• Approved resolution to engage investigator for Flow Control Ordinance violations (ID‑8481)
• Approved contract authorization with Optima Environmental Services up to $35,000 (ID‑8492)

Health & Human Services

The committee will review monthly reports from the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Community Service and Care Center. Members will consider several resolutions regarding service agreements for youth employment, respite care, and professional services.

• Agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services (ID-8459)
• Agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services (ID-8460)
• Agreements for the provision of professional services (ID-8480)
• Modification of agreement with E-Psychiatry for telemedicine and medication assisted treatment (ID-8493)

The Health & Human Services Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to approve four resolutions. The resolutions cover summer youth employment services, residential respite preventive services, professional services agreements, and a modification of the e‑psychiatry telemedicine agreement. Each resolution will be forwarded to the County Legislature on July 20 or July 21, 2026 as noted. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Resolution to enter into an agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/20/2026
• Approved Resolution to execute agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026
• Approved Resolution to enter into agreements for provision of professional services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026
• Approved Resolution to modify the agreement with e‑psychiatry for telemedicine psychiatric care (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider resolutions regarding personnel changes in two county departments. The body will also discuss a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices.

• Abolish, create, and modify positions within the Department of Public Health (ID-8467)
• Reclassify, abolish, and create positions within the Division of Public Works (ID-8489)
• Establish a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices (ID-7371)

The Human Resources Committee voted to table the resolution that would abolish, create, and modify certain positions within the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. The motion was made by Vice Chair Brian McPhillips, seconded by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, and carried with votes from Chairwoman Amanda Ward, Vice Chair McPhillips, District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott. No vote was taken on the resolutions to reclassify public works positions or to prohibit recording devices. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 am.

• Resolution to abolish, create, and modify public health positions tabled (aye: Ward, McPhillips, Blosser‑Bernardo, Scott)

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee will consider a resolution to amend the rules for operation of the county’s Veteran’s Cemetery. The meeting will also include reports from veterans service organizations and the Veterans Service Agency director, followed by public comment.

• Resolution No. 475-01 to amend operation rules of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery
• Veterans Service Agency Director’s Report (ID-8483)

The Veterans Committee moved to amend the rules for operation of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery. A motion by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by Chairman Luis Alvarez, was carried by vote of Chairman Alvarez, Vice Chairman Salomone, District 5 Legislator Scott and District 1 Legislator McPhillips. The amendment will be presented to the County Legislature on July 21, 2026.

• Amended rules for Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery resolution carried to County Legislature (motion carried by four members)

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing and Central Services (ID-8462), the Board of Elections (ID-8487), the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled, and the meeting consists of discussion and public comment.

• Purchasing and Central Services report (ID-8462)
• Board of Elections report (ID-8487)
• County Clerk report
• SUNY Sullivan report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The committee received departmental updates regarding Purchasing and Central Services, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions were presented or voted upon during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider two resolutions. One authorizes an application for funding to write a County Comprehensive Plan (ID-8463). The other extends certain 2025 Youth Bureau contracts through December 31, 2026 (ID-8469). The meeting also includes routine reports from the Planning Division and Division of Community Resources.

• Resolution to authorize funding for County Comprehensive Plan (ID-8463)
• Resolution to extend 2025 Youth Bureau contracts to Dec 31, 2026 (ID-8469)
• Planning Division report (ID-8470) for June 2026
• Division of Community Resources monthly report for July 2026 (ID-8479)

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved two resolutions. Resolution #1 authorizes an application for funding to write a County Comprehensive Plan and will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. Resolution #2 authorizes extending certain 2025 Youth Bureau contracts through December 31, 2026 and will also be sent to the County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution #1 to authorize funding application for County Comprehensive Plan (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #2 to extend 2025 Youth Bureau contracts through Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Both resolutions to be carried to County Legislature meeting on 7/21/2026

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The committee approved moving three resolutions to the County Legislature for upcoming meetings in July. These include extending Prime Care Services for the county jail and authorizing grant applications for emergency management and homeland security.

• Carried resolution to extend Prime Care Services for Sullivan County Jail to Legislature (4-0)
• Carried resolution to accept FY2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant to Legislature (4-0)
• Carried resolution to accept FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Program award to Legislature (4-0)

County Legislature

The Legislature approved an engagement letter with the law firm Harris Beach Murtha, Murtha & Scott LLP. A motion to untable a resolution regarding a centralized arraignment part failed due to a lack of a second.

• Approved engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha (6-2)
• Resolution to establish a Centralized Arraignment Part remains tabled

Economic Development Committee

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee is receiving monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources (Workforce Development), Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA), Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Economic Development. The agenda includes discussion and public comment but no resolutions or votes on specific projects.

• Division of Community Resources Workforce Development Monthly Report for July 2026 (ID-8478)
• SCVA presentation (ID-8499)
• IDA Activity Report for June 2026 (ID-8498)
• Chamber of Commerce report
• Partnership for Economic Development report

The committee received monthly updates from the SCVA, Division of Community Resources, IDA, Chamber of Commerce, Foundation, and Partnership for Economic Development. No resolutions were presented or voted upon during this meeting. The session included several public comments.

• No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded

County Legislature

This meeting is a ceremonial Juneteenth celebration, not a legislative session. It includes the Black National Anthem, student musicians, and presentations to local trailblazers including the first Black Supreme Court Justice from Sullivan County and the first Black Female Postmaster of Monticello.

• Recognition of Hon. William Little as first Black Supreme Court Justice from Sullivan County
• Recognition of Debbie Mack as first Black Female Postmaster of Monticello
• Performance by Monticello MBK Student Musicians
• Introduction of AI Labs by Ramone Wilson, Executive Director of Human Rights

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on overriding the state-imposed property tax cap for the 2027 budget year. A local law to override the tax cap is up for consideration after public comment.

• Public hearing on Override Tax Cap (ID-8439)
• Consideration of Local Law to Override the Tax Cap for 2027 (ID-8440)

The County Legislature held a public hearing regarding Local Law ID-8440 to override the tax cap for 2027. The hearing was opened at 8:57 AM and declared closed at 9:05 AM.

• Public hearing on Override the Tax Cap (ID-8439) held
• Public hearing on Override the Tax Cap for 2027 (ID-8440) held