Sullivan County public meetings in 2024

County Legislature

The County Legislature will convene to conduct a public hearing regarding an agreement with Archtop for broadband services. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 10:15 AM at the Government Center.

• Public Hearing: Agreement with Archtop (Broad Band)
• Meeting Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Location: Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701
• Notice ID: Noice ID-7030

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on a proposed agreement with Archtop, LLC for broadband services. Two residents spoke during public comment. The hearing was closed without any vote or decision on the agreement.

• Public hearing on Archtop broadband agreement opened and closed (no vote)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider 42 resolutions at its December 19, 2024 meeting, covering public health orders, broadband infrastructure, tax roll corrections, and funding for bridges, parks, and services. The agenda includes routine procedural items, committee reports, and public comment periods.

• Create a Temporary Director of Activities Position
• Adopt Public Health Order No. 1 of 2025
• Execute lease renewal for Public Safety Communications land
• Authorize $213,975.65 increase to $500,000 annual contract
• Seek lead agency status for countywide broadband project

The Sullivan County Legislature met on December 19, 2024, and adopted all 67 resolutions on the agenda, including the 2025 county tax levy, equalization table, and various town/special district relevies. They also enacted local laws regarding mortgage recording tax and broadband with Archtop Fiber LLC, and approved numerous contracts, grants, and policy updates. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except for the reappointment of Nadia Rajsz and Catherine Scott to the Soil & Water Conservation District Board, which passed 7-0 with two abstentions.

• Adopted 2025 county tax levy and apportionment (9-0)
• Enacted local law on mortgage recording tax (9-0)
• Enacted local law on broadband with Archtop Fiber LLC (9-0)
• Approved MSW rate of $136.50 for Jan-Jun 2025 (9-0)
• Authorized engineering design contracts for Bridge 51 and Bridge 283 (9-0)
• Approved contract increase of $213,975.65 for county funds (9-0)
• Adopted AI use policy for county operations (9-0)
• Reappointed Rajsz and Scott to Soil & Water board (7-0, 2 abstentions)

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will meet to appoint members to advisory boards, approve contracts for health care billing and engineering services, and adopt policies regarding building lights and artificial intelligence. The committee will also allocate funds for park construction and approve a waste management rate.

• Appoint Rabbi Hillel Grossman to the Health Services Advisory Board
• Authorize contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for Adult Care Center billing
• Adopt an Exterior Multicolored Building Lights Policy
• Authorize contract with Tectonic Engineering Consultants
• Approve MSW Rate of $136.50 from January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025

The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted unanimously to carry all 13 resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 12/19/2024. Actions include appointing Rabbi Hillel Grossman to the Health Services Advisory Board, amending the Legislative Discretionary Funding program to allocate $3,000 for the Westbrookville Fire Department, adopting an exterior multicolored building lights policy, authorizing contracts with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Tectonic Engineering, and approving a municipal solid waste rate of $136.50 for January-June 2025. All votes were 9-0 except for the Soil & Water Conservation District reappointment of Nadia Rajsz and Catherine Scott, which passed 7-0 with both recusing.

• Appointed Rabbi Hillel Grossman to Health Services Advisory Board (9-0)
• Amended Legislative Discretionary Funding to move $3,000 to Westbrookville Fire Department (9-0)
• Adopted Exterior Multicolored Building Lights Policy (9-0)
• Authorized contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for Adult Care Center billing (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Sullivan County BOCES for training services (9-0)
• Allocated funds for Callicoon Riverside Park construction (9-0)
• Adopted AI in County Operations policy with amendments (9-0)
• Approved MSW rate of $136.50 for Jan-Jun 2025 (9-0)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the mortgage tax. The session includes a reading of Public Hearing Notice ID-7029 and a period for public comment.

• Public Hearing on Mortgage Tax (Notice ID-7029)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on the mortgage tax, received one public comment, and closed the hearing without taking any action. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

• Closed public hearing on mortgage tax (moved by Matt McPhillips, seconded by Joseph Perrello)

County Legislature

The County Legislature will meet to vote on the 2025 budget and the 2025-2030 Capital Plan. The body will also consider the 2025 tax levy and the creation of a Deputy County Manager position.

• Adoption of the 2025-2030 Capital Plan
• Adoption of the 2025 Tax Levy
• Amendment and adoption of the 2025 Sullivan County Budget
• Creation and appointment of a Deputy County Manager position

The legislature unanimously adopted the 2025-2030 Capital Plan and the 2025 Tax Levy. The 2025 budget was amended and adopted with a 8-1 vote, after a failed attempt to increase solid waste revenue and a successful amendment to fund a paralegal position. A new Deputy County Manager position was created with a salary of $129,604, approved 7-2.

• Adopted 2025-2030 Capital Plan (9-0)
• Adopted 2025 Tax Levy (9-0)
• Created and appointed Deputy County Manager position with salary of $129,604 (7-2)
• Amended and adopted 2025 Sullivan County Budget (8-1)
• Failed motion to replace $1.365 million with $3.2 million for solid waste revenue
• Approved amendment to fund paralegal position at $73,538

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025 tentative budget. This session allows for public comment on the proposed spending plan.

• Public hearing on 2025 Tentative Budget (Notice ID-7001)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on the 2025 tentative budget on December 12, 2024. Several residents commented, including concerns about airport spending versus maintenance of the Adult Care Center. The hearing was closed without any formal action or vote on the budget.

• Closed public hearing on 2025 tentative budget (moved by Amanda Ward, seconded by Nicholas Salomone)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions for engineering services to replace two county bridges and a grant for an airport hangar. The body will also review a contract increase and a waste disposal agreement.

• Engineering design services for replacement of County Bridge 51 (Barton & Loguidice D.P.C.)
• Engineering design services for replacement of County Bridge 283 (Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.)
• NYSDOT Aviation Capital grant application for a 10-Bay T-Hangar at Sullivan County International Airport
• Contract value increase of $213,975.65 to a total of $500,000.00
• Agreement with TAM Enterprises, Inc. for rinse rack and wash bay system cleaning and waste disposal

The Public Works Committee approved a motion to set municipal solid waste (MSW) tipping fees at $136.50/ton from January 1 through June 30, 2025, and $150.00/ton effective July 1, 2025, with C&D fees at $150.00 starting January 1, 2025. The committee also voted to recommend that the County Manager not renew $5,000 payments to towns for transfer station operations, and carried five resolutions to the full Legislature, including engineering design contracts for two bridges and a grant application for a new airport T-hangar.

• Approved MSW tipping fees: $136.50/ton Jan 1–Jun 30, 2025; $150.00/ton from Jul 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Approved C&D tipping fee of $150.00/ton starting Jan 1, 2025 (7-0)
• Motion passed 6-0 to direct County Manager not to renew $5,000 payments to towns for transfer station operations
• Carried resolution to authorize engineering design agreement with Barton & Loguidice for Bridge 51 (Enactment 605-24)
• Carried resolution to authorize engineering design agreement with Greenman-Pedersen for Bridge 283 (Enactment 606-24)
• Carried resolution to apply for NYSDOT Aviation Capital grant for 10-Bay T-Hangar at Sullivan County International Airport (Enactment 607-24)
• Carried resolution to increase annual contract value by $213,975.65 to $500,000 (Enactment 608-24)
• Adopted resolution authorizing agreement with TAM Enterprises for rinse rack and wash bay system services (Enactment 609-24)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will receive reports from various public safety agencies, including the Sheriff and District Attorney. The body will consider two resolutions regarding interpreter compensation and a land lease renewal.

• Resolution to amend Resolution No. 178-22 regarding court appointed language interpreter compensation
• Resolution to execute a lease renewal with a third party land owner for Public Safety Communications Facilities
• Reports from Division of Public Safety, Fire Bureau, E-911/EMS, Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, Opioid Task Force, Coroner's Office, and NYS Police

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted 5-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature: amending Resolution No. 178-22 on compensation for court-appointed language interpreter services, and executing a lease renewal with a third-party landowner for land supporting Public Safety Communications Facilities. The committee also received updates from various departments, including Public Safety, Fire Bureau, E-911/EMS, Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, NYS Police, Coroner's Office, and Opioid Task Force. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment to Resolution No. 178-22 on interpreter compensation (5-0)
• Approved lease renewal for Public Safety Communications Facilities (5-0)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review reports from county financial and IT divisions. The body is deciding on a 2024 budget modification and several tax roll corrections for the Town of Thompson.

• Agreement with Secure Network Technologies, Inc.
• Amendment to Resolution No. 528-23 regarding New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc., and Sullivan Conflict Legal Aid, Inc.
• Correction of 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax rolls for Town of Thompson Tax Map #29.-2-18
• Modification of the 2024 Budget

The Management & Budget Committee voted 5-0 to advance six resolutions to the County Legislature for its 12/19/2024 meeting. These include an agreement with Secure Network Technologies, amendments to indigent legal services contracts, corrections to Thompson tax rolls for 2022-2024, and a 2024 budget modification. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Authorized agreement with Secure Network Technologies, Inc. (ID-6964) — carried 5-0
• Amended Resolution No. 528-23 for indigent legal services contracts (ID-6989) — carried 5-0
• Corrected 2022 tax roll for Town of Thompson, Tax Map #29.-2-18 (ID-6996) — carried 5-0
• Corrected 2023 tax roll for Town of Thompson, Tax Map #29.-2-18 (ID-6997) — carried 5-0
• Corrected 2024 tax roll for Town of Thompson, Tax Map #29.-2-18 (ID-6998) — carried 5-0
• Modified 2024 budget (ID-7005) — carried 5-0

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider adopting a new public health order, accepting a legislative award, and authorizing funding for the Child Advocacy Center. The agenda also includes a contract modification with honor ehg and a discussion on the Family Centered Services Program Plan.

• Adopt Public Health Order No. 1 of 2025
• Accept Legislative Award from NYSARH
• Authorize agreement for Child Advocacy Center funding
• Modify contract with honor ehg
• Review 2024-2025 Family Centered Services Program Plan

The Health and Human Services Committee voted 5-0 to adopt Public Health Order No. 1 of 2025, with an amendment adding a warning for first violations and a two-business-day correction period. The committee also approved three other resolutions in a block vote, all carried to the County Legislature meeting on 12/19/2024. These included accepting a legislative award from NYSARH, authorizing Child Advocacy Center funding, and modifying a contract with honor ehg for family services.

• Adopted Public Health Order No. 1 of 2025 as amended (5-0)
• Approved amendment adding first-violation warning and 2-business-day correction period (5-0)
• Approved accepting NYSARH legislative award and agreement with Dept. of Public Health and Cornell Cooperative Extension (5-0)
• Approved Child Advocacy Center funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved contract modification with honor ehg for Family Centered Services (5-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider resolutions regarding staffing and policy updates. The body is deciding on the creation of a temporary director role and a technology stipend.

• Creation of a Temporary Director of Activities Position (ID-6937)
• Authorization of a temporary stipend for GIS efforts in the Division of Information Technology Services (ID-6982)
• Adoption of an updated Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy (ID-6979)

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee voted 5-0 to advance three resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 12/19/2024: creating a Temporary Director of Activities position, authorizing a temporary stipend for GIS efforts in IT, and adopting an updated Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. The committee also received the 2024 Human Resources Annual Report and heard public comments. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Advanced resolution to create Temporary Director of Activities position (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize temporary stipend for GIS efforts in IT (5-0)
• Advanced resolution to adopt updated Affirmative Action/EEO Policy (5-0)
• Received 2024 Human Resources Annual Report

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the 2025 tentative budget. Residents may comment on the proposed spending plan before the body takes final action.

• Public Hearing 2025 Tentative Budget (ID-7001)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on the 2025 Tentative Budget on December 10, 2024. No formal decisions or votes were made during the hearing; it was purely a public comment session. The hearing was closed at 6:13 PM after two public comments and questions from legislators.

• Public hearing on 2025 Tentative Budget opened at 5:01PM
• Public hearing on 2025 Tentative Budget closed at 6:13PM

County Legislature

The County Legislature is holding a special meeting focused on broadband. The body is deciding to set a public hearing for December 19, 2024, regarding a ten-year agreement with Archtop.

• Public hearing scheduled for 12/19/24 at 10:15 AM regarding Ten Year Agreement with Archtop

The Sullivan County Legislature held a special meeting focused on broadband. Legislators voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for December 19, 2024, regarding a proposed ten-year agreement with Archtop. The board also entered executive session to discuss labor contract negotiations, then adjourned without further action.

• Set public hearing for 12/19/24 at 10:15AM on ten-year agreement with Archtop (7-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss labor contract negotiations (7-0)
• Adjourned at 11:02AM

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee will meet to hear reports from the Veterans Service Agency and Veterans Service Organizations, followed by a period for public comment before adjourning.

• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report
• Commander's Reports from Veterans Service Organizations
• Public Comment period
• Meeting at Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee met on December 5, 2024, with no resolutions or substantive decisions. The committee entered executive session to discuss NYSNA contract negotiations and adjourned shortly after. No votes on policy or funding were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss NYSNA contract negotiations (4-0)
• Exited executive session at 12:19 PM (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:20 PM

Economic Development Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from the Division of Community Resources, the Visitors Association, and the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The meeting includes time for discussion and public comment.

• Division of Community Resources December 2024 Monthly Report
• Visitors Association November Report
• IDA Activity Report November 2024

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee met on December 5, 2024, and received monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, Visitors Association, IDA, Partnership for Economic Development, and Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions were proposed or voted on, and the meeting adjourned after public comment. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• No resolutions were considered or approved
• Meeting adjourned at 10:29 AM

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will vote on authorizing the renewal of the Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) state grant for 2024‑2025. It will also consider seeking Lead Agency status for a countywide broadband infrastructure project under SEQRA requirements. Additionally, the committee will authorize the County Manager to sign RSVP Memorandum of Understanding agreements with volunteer stations.

• Authorize renewal of RSVP State Grant for 2024‑2025 (ID‑6962)
• Seek Lead Agency status for countywide broadband infrastructure project (ID‑6965)
• Authorize County Manager to sign RSVP MOU agreements with volunteer stations (ID‑6983)

The Planning and Community Resources Committee voted 4-0 to advance three resolutions to the County Legislature for the December 19, 2024 meeting: renewing the RSVP state grant application for 2024-2025, seeking lead agency status for a countywide broadband infrastructure project under SEQRA, and authorizing the county manager to sign RSVP memorandums of understanding with volunteer stations. Legislator Luis Alvarez was absent. The committee also received updates from the Planning and Community Resources divisions and heard one public comment.

• Advanced RSVP state grant renewal application for 2024-2025 to County Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to seek lead agency status for countywide broadband infrastructure project under SEQRA (4-0)
• Advanced authorization for county manager to sign RSVP MOUs with volunteer stations (4-0)

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will consider agenda item ID‑6966 from Purchasing and Central Services. It will also receive reports from the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SCCC, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The meeting includes public comment before adjourning.

• Purchasing and Central Services agenda item ID‑6966
• Report from Board of Elections
• Report from County Clerk
• Report from SCCC
• Report from Cornell Cooperative Extension

The Government Services Committee meeting was informational only. No resolutions were voted on or decisions made. Members heard updates from SCCC, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and the County Clerk's office, and received one public comment.

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will meet on November 21, 2024, to decide on multiple resolutions, contracts, and local laws. Key items include canceling unenforceable demolition fees on a tax-exempt parcel, approving a bicycle and pedestrian master plan, and authorizing HVAC maintenance for the Sheriff’s jail. The meeting also includes budget modifications, grant acceptances, and public hearings on a mortgage recording tax and the 2025 budget.

• Cancel $46,449.50 demolition fee plus penalties/interest on Parvis Parcel in Town of Fallsburg
• Award $150,000 contract to Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop for Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
• Authorize $125,000 HVAC-R preventative maintenance agreement with EMCOR Services Betlem for Sheriff Admin/Jail
• Amend 2024 budget to reallocate $30,000/month for Correction Officers overtime (Sept 2024–Jan 2025)
• Set public hearing for 12/19/24 on imposing a Mortgage Recording Tax

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding two SCIA leases. The session specifically includes a public hearing notice for SCIA Hangar Leases ID-6951.

• Public hearing on two SCIA leases
• Public hearing notice on SCIA Hangar Leases ID-6951

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to vote on various contracts, local law amendments, and administrative resolutions. The body is scheduling public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Budget and a proposed mortgage recording tax.

• Public hearing for 12/19/24 regarding imposing a mortgage recording tax
• Public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 Tentative Budget
• Cancellation of a $46,449.50 demolition fee and interest for the Parvis Parcel in Fallsburg
• Contract for tasers and accessories with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Removal of the $30,000 monthly double-time cap for Correction Officers through January 31, 2025

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee will meet to decide on accepting grant funding, modifying contracts, and authorizing donations. The meeting includes a monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services but no discussion items.

• Accept $NY Assembly grant for renovations and upgrades (ID-6916)
• Modify contract with Dispute Resolution Center and DSS (ID-6917)
• Authorize DSS to accept a cash donation (ID-6881)
• Enter agreement with Medical Assistance PERS services (ID-6883)
• Enter agreement with Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc. (RSS) (ID-6899)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a monthly report and three resolutions. These include amending a state grant for the New Terminal Building and modifying service agreements for the Sheriff Admin/Jail and guide rail construction.

• Amendment to Resolution 38-23 regarding NYS DOT grant funding for the New Terminal Building
• Modification agreement with EMCOR Services Betlem for HVAC-R maintenance at Sheriff Admin/Jail
• Modification agreement with EMI Guide Rail, LLC for additional construction services

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The committee will receive updates from various public safety agencies. No resolutions or specific discussion items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Division of Public Safety report
• Fire Bureau report
• E-911/EMS report
• Probation report
• Opioid Task Force report

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will consider several resolutions, including accepting the second‑highest bidder from a recent real‑property auction and authorizing a certificate of withdrawal. It will also correct tax rolls for the towns of Fallsburg and Neversink, modify the 2024 budget, and approve contract amendments with NYSOILS and legal‑aid panels. A key item is the three‑year agreement with Thomson Reuters for the CLEAR research products used by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office.

• Accept 2nd highest bidder from September 11, 2024 Real Property Auction (ID-6904)
• Authorize County Treasurer to issue Certificate of Withdrawal (ID-6905)
• Correct 2024 tax roll for Town of Fallsburg, Tax Map #20‑1‑35.1 (ID-6914)
• Modify the 2024 Budget (ID-6918)
• Authorize three‑year agreement with Thomson Reuters for CLEAR research products for the Sheriff’s Office (ID-6923)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee met on November 14, 2024. The agenda included only standard items such as call to order, roll call, a report from the Division of Human Resources, public comment, and adjournment. No resolutions, contracts, or policy changes were proposed or decided.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss composting and review monthly reports from several county agencies and associations. No resolutions are listed for a vote on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding composting
• Workforce Development monthly report from the Division of Community Resources
• October activity report from the Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
• October report from the Visitor's Association

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Planning and Community Resources Committee met on November 7, 2024, to discuss and vote on two key items. The committee considered a resolution to modify the funding source for a local housing fund from County to NYS OCFS and approved an agreement with Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop to develop a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.

• Modify housing fund source from County to NYS OCFS (Resolution No. 339-24 modification)
• Award $X contract to Metropolitan Urban Design Workshop for Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will convene to review reports from the Purchasing & Central Services department, the County Clerk, the Board of Elections, the Sullivan County Correctional Facility, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote.

• Review of Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-6896)
• County Clerk report
• Board of Elections report
• SCCC report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

County Legislature

The County Legislature will consider modifying a contract with Coordinated Care Services, Incorporated to add fiscal duties, authorize agreements for HEAP assistance and preventive services, and increase fees for agencies assisting with County HEAP applications.

• Modify contract with Coordinated Care Services, Incorporated (CCSI) for Specialized Financial Services
• Authorize County Manager to execute agreement between DSS and OFA for HEAP assistance
• Authorize County Manager to enter into agreement for preventive services
• Increase fees for agencies assisting with County HEAP applications
• Authorize agreement documents with Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc.

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to set a public hearing regarding an amendment to Local Law 2 of 2022. The amended law is scheduled for adoption on November 21, 2024.

• Public hearing notice to amend Local Law 2 of 2022

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will vote on several contract authorizations and appointments. The body will also discuss urging the NYSDMV to accept Veteran's IDs for Enhanced Driver's Licenses.

• Contract with Bold Gold Media Group for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act services
• Contract extensions through July 31, 2025 with Mamakating and Bethel Local Development Corps
• Double time pay for Correction Officers at Sullivan County Jail from Sept 19, 2024 to March 19, 2025
• Contract with Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, LLP for lobbying services
• MOU with NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider designating affordable housing as a public purpose and authorize various contracts for bridge replacements, snow removal, and health services.

• Local Law to designate affordable housing as a public purpose
• Authorize 95% funding for replacing County Bridge 82
• Authorize 3-year snow and ice removal contract with towns
• Authorize contract extension for Mamakating and Bethel Local Development Corps
• Authorize double time for Correction Officers at Sullivan County Jail

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will vote on three resolutions. One creates a Family Services Investigator trainee position. Another eliminates two Staff Social Worker I roles and adds one full‑time Staff Social Worker I role in the Department of Community Services. The third authorizes the County Manager to sign memoranda of agreement with employee unions and to update the Non‑Union Employee Handbook to reflect new health‑insurance options after the NYSHIP Excelsior Plan is discontinued.

• Create one Family Services Investigator trainee position (Resolution ID‑6809)
• Abolish two Staff Social Worker I positions and create one full‑time Staff Social Worker I position in the Dept. of Community Services (Resolution ID‑6814)
• Authorize the County Manager to enter MOAs with unions affected by the NYSHIP Excelsior Plan discontinuation and update the Non‑Union Employee Handbook (Resolution ID‑6859)

Management & Budget Committee

The Sullivan County Management & Budget Committee will review monthly reports from several county divisions and hear public comment. It will then consider a series of resolutions, including a mortgage tax apportionment, contracts for fiber and hiring services, a budget modification, fund‑balance changes, a training services amendment, and an audit services agreement.

• Apportion the 3rd Quarter Mortgage Tax (Resolution ID‑6858)
• Authorize renewal service order contract with FirstLight Fiber, Inc. (Resolution ID‑6848)
• Authorize order form with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc. d/b/a “NeoGov” (Resolution ID‑6849)
• Modify the 2024 Budget (Resolution ID‑6855)
• Authorize agreement with Drescher & Malecki, LLP for county‑wide auditing services (Resolution ID‑6860)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will discuss reports from various county bureaus and vote on authorizing agreements for emergency services subscriptions, a public safety communications facility, and EMS crew sharing. The committee will also set a public hearing date for November 21, 2024.

• Authorize subscription agreement with Emergency Services Marketing Corp. Inc.
• Authorize pursuit of lead agency status for public safety communications facility
• Authorize agreements with EMS agencies for crew sharing and assist calls
• Set public hearing for November 21, 2024 regarding cannabis
• Reports from Division of Public Safety, Fire Bureau, E-911/EMS, and Sheriff

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on several infrastructure agreements, including funding for bridge replacements and snow removal contracts. Members will also consider amendments to solid waste management rules and fees effective January 1, 2025.

• Funding agreements with NYSDOT for replacement of County Bridges 82, 51, and 283
• Amendments to Sullivan County Solid Waste Management Rules and fees effective January 1, 2025
• 3-year contract with Towns for snow and ice removal on County Roads
• Contract extension for Household Hazardous Waste events for 2025-2028
• Public hearing for the lease of Hangar 4 - Bay 7 and Hangar 6 - Bay 13 at SCIA

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee will review the October monthly report and discuss a CPS review. It will consider several resolutions, including modifying a contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. for specialized financial services, authorizing agreements for HEAP assistance, increasing fees for HEAP agencies, accepting shelter arrears funding, creating a Family Services Case Manager, and applying for a Rural Health Network Development Grant.

• Modify contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. for Specialized Financial Services
• Authorize County Manager to execute agreement between DSS and OFA for HEAP assistance
• Increase fees for agencies assisting with County HEAP applications (modify resolution 415-23)
• Accept Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment Program Funding
• Apply for and accept Rural Health Network Development Grant from NYSDOH

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider several items, including a decision on bids from the second real property tax auction. It will also address amendments to existing resolutions, personnel positions, and salary settings. A public hearing is scheduled to amend Local Law 2 of 2022.

• Amend Resolution No. 486-24 to include an IRS Regulation for the Guide for Reimbursement of Employees
• Accept/Reject bids from the 2nd Real Property Tax Auction
• Create a part-time Chief of Patrol and Internal Affairs Position
• Reject one bid at the September 2024 Auction
• Set salary of Assistant County Attorney positions in the County Attorney’s Office

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will meet to receive reports from the Purchasing & Central Services, County Clerk, Board of Elections, Sullivan County Community College, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled for discussion.

• Purchasing & Central Services report
• Board of Elections report
• SCCC report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report
• No resolutions scheduled

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee is reviewing several resolutions regarding land use and funding. The body will discuss property acquisition in the Town of Mamakating and the environmental review process for Callicoon Riverside Park.

• Purchase of property in the Town of Mamakating adjacent to the D&H Interpretive Center
• Pursuing LEAD Agency status for the proposed development of Callicoon Riverside Park
• 2024-2025 State Aid allocation for Youth Development programs
• Agreement with Friend of the Upper Delaware River for EPA Change Grant administration
• FY2024 financial support for the Sullivan County Land Bank

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, IDA, and Visitor's Association. The body is scheduled to vote on authorizing an I Love New York funding application.

• Resolution to authorize I Love New York funding application

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law related to housing. The hearing is announced in Housing Public Hearing Notice ID-6846. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and reading of the notice before public comment.

• Public Hearing on Housing Proposed Local Law (Notice ID-6846)
• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call of Legislators
• Reading of Public Hearing Notice
• Public Comment

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to hear reports from the Veterans Service Agency and various Veterans Service Organizations. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote during this meeting.

• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-6826
• Commander's Reports from Veterans Service Organizations

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee is holding a special meeting focused on housing. The body will hear a presentation from Adam Bosch of Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress and consider a resolution to schedule a public hearing for a local law designating affordable housing.

• Presentation on housing by Adam Bosch, Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress
• Resolution to set a public hearing for local law designating affordable housing ID-6780

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on various contracts, budget modifications, and local laws. Key items include airport infrastructure spending, public health appointments, and a proposed law regarding ethics violations.

• Contract change order with Holt Construction Corporation for $381,197.80 for the Airport Terminal Project
• Proposed local law to amend the Sullivan County Administrative Code regarding ethics violations and advisory opinions
• Public hearing scheduling for the lease of Hangar 4 - Bay 7 at Sullivan County International Airport to Edward Herling
• Request for $100,000 from Friends of the Upper Delaware for the Neversink Crossing project in Fallsburg
• Public hearing scheduling for a local law designating affordable housing

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will convene a public hearing to discuss the proposed Ethics Law, specifically regarding the investigation of alleged violations and advisory opinions. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 10:10 AM at the Government Center.

• Public Hearing on Ethics Law (ID-6785)
• Investigation of Alleged Violations (ID-6787)
• Advisory Opinions of the Ethics Law (ID-6787)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will review several resolutions including a proposed local law to amend the Administrative Code regarding ethics violations. The body will also discuss personnel appointments and financial apportionments for 2025.

• Proposed Local Law to amend the Administrative Code regarding ethics violations and advisory opinions
• Approval of double time for Correction Officers at Sullivan County Jail (Sept 19, 2024 - March 19, 2025)
• Apportionment of the 2025 County Self-Insurance Plan
• Contract for the Election Infrastructure Grant
• Acceptance or rejection of bids from the September 2024 Real Property Auction

Health & Human Services

The committee is meeting to review the September 2024 monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services. Members will consider resolutions regarding inmate opioid treatment funding and various service agreements.

• State Aid Funding for Sullivan County Jail MOUD/MAT treatment
• Contract modification for Lexington Center for Recovery, Inc.
• Agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services
• Advance payments for a warming center provider
• Agreement between Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health for Home Visiting Program Preventive Services

The Health and Human Services Committee voted 4-0 to advance six resolutions to the County Legislature for its September 19, 2024 meeting. The resolutions include accepting state aid for opioid treatment at the jail, modifying a contract with Lexington Center for Recovery, accepting Walmart gift card donations, executing agreements for respite and home visiting services, and authorizing advance payments for a warming center. The committee also received updates from the Division of Health and Human Services, the Care Center at Sunset Lake, Sullivan 180, and Fearless, and heard public comments from Ken Walter and Lise Kennedy.

• Advanced state aid funding for jail opioid treatment (MOUD/MAT) to Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced contract modification with Lexington Center for Recovery to Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced acceptance of Walmart gift card donation to Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services to Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced authorization of advance payments for warming center provider to Legislature (4-0)
• Advanced Home Visiting Program Preventive Services agreement to Legislature (4-0)

Health & Human Services

The committee will discuss the Division of Health and Human Services September 2024 report. Members are considering resolutions regarding jail-based opioid treatment and various service provider agreements.

• State Aid Funding for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder/Medication Assisted Treatment (MOUD/MAT) at Sullivan County Jail
• Contract modification for Lexington Center for Recovery, Inc.
• Agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services
• Advance payments to a warming center provider
• Agreement between Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health for Home Visiting Program Preventive Services

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review resolutions regarding airport leases and infrastructure contracts. The body is deciding on a contract change order for rock excavation and a lease for a hangar bay.

• Contract change order with Holt Construction Corporation for Airport Terminal Project in the amount of $381,197.80
• Public hearing for the lease of Hangar 4 - Bay 7 at Sullivan County International Airport to Edward Herling
• Agreement with NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets for petroleum quality sampling
• Modification Agreement for Guide Rail Replacements on Various Co. Rds.
• Correction of contract start date for EMCOR Services Betlem HVAC maintenance

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will discuss adding GPS trackers to private ambulances. The body is deciding on amendments to 911 operating guidelines, coroner pay and autopsy resolutions, and the 2025 STOP DWI Plan.

• Amendments to Sections 600 and 605 of the Sullivan County 911 Standard Operating Guidelines
• Amendments to Resolution No. 463-19 (autopsies), Resolution #376-23 (removal services pay), and Resolution No. 290-18 (Coroner’s Pay)
• Agreement with DCJS for the ATI Program
• Approval of the 2025 STOP DWI Plan
• One time stipend for District Attorney’s Office Employees

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted 4-0 to advance eight resolutions to the County Legislature, including amendments to 911 guidelines, autopsy procedures, coroner's pay, and a STOP DWI plan. A resolution to approve double time for correction officers was moved to next week's Executive Committee. The meeting also included departmental updates and public comments.

• Approved amendments to Sections 600 and 605 of the 911 Standard Operating Guidelines (4-0, Enactment 440-24)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 463-19 regarding autopsies (4-0, Enactment 442-24)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 376-23 regarding rates of pay for removal services (4-0, Enactment 443-24)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 290-18 regarding Coroner's Pay (4-0, Enactment 444-24)
• Authorized agreement with DCJS for the ATI Program (4-0, Enactment 447-24)
• Approved 2025 STOP DWI Plan and authorized County Manager to sign agreements (4-0, Enactment 448-24)
• Assigned one-time stipend to District Attorney's Office Employees (4-0, Enactment 456-24)
• Created new Assigned Fund Balance for Probation Pre-Trial Release Enhancement funds (4-0, Enactment 465-24)

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will review reports from county financial and IT divisions and consider several resolutions. Key actions include budget modifications and the authorization of various service contracts.

• Resolution to modify the 2024 Budget (ID-6771)
• Expenditure of opioid settlement funds for the Sullivan County Drug Task Force
• Contract with Deckard Technologies, Inc. (ID-6745)
• Contract with BRIMS, LLC dba Beacon Solutions Group for billing services
• Rate increase and final payment for Matrixcare (ID-6764)

The Management & Budget Committee voted 4-0 to advance all 10 resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 9/19/2024. These include modifying the 2024 budget, apportioning mortgage tax, authorizing opioid settlement funds for the Drug Task Force, contracting with Deckard Technologies, distributing state funding to legal aid panels, authorizing Hurrell-Harring settlement payments, re-conveying properties, entering a nondisclosure agreement for ITS, authorizing a Matrixcare rate increase, and contracting with BRIMS LLC for billing services. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Advanced resolution to modify 2024 budget (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to apportion mortgage tax (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize opioid settlement funds for Drug Task Force (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize contract with Deckard Technologies, Inc. (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to distribute DCJS funding to Sullivan Legal Aid Panel and Conflict Legal Aid (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize Hurrell-Harring settlement payments (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to re-convey properties to former owners (4-0)
• Advanced resolution to authorize NDA for ITS, Matrixcare rate increase, and BRIMS contract (4-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will consider two resolutions. The first proposes to abolish the Fiscal Administrative Officer position in the Department of Community Services. The second urges increased wages and policy reforms for Direct Care and Home Care Professionals statewide. No other agenda items are listed.

• Resolution to abolish the Fiscal Administrative Officer (FAO) position in the Department of Community Services (ID-6762)
• Resolution advocating for increased wages and policy reforms for Direct Care and Home Care Professionals in New York State (ID-6769)

The Human Resources Committee voted 5-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 9/19/2024. The first resolution abolishes the Fiscal Administrative Officer position in the Department of Community Services. The second advocates for increased wages and policy reforms for Direct Care and Home Care Professionals in New York State. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Advanced resolution to abolish FAO position in Dept. of Community Services to Legislature (5-0)
• Advanced resolution advocating for Direct Care and Home Care wage increases to Legislature (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to authorize a contract with the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA) for a market and feasibility study on building a conference center. The meeting will also receive reports from local economic development and tourism groups.

• Authorize contract with SCVA for conference center feasibility study (ID-6713)
• Division of Community Resources to present 2024 Economic Development September Report (ID-6719)
• IDA to present August 2024 Activity Report (ID-6744)
• Visitor's Association to present updated EDC report (ID-6747)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will review recent planning and community reports and hear a presentation on the Neversink Watershed Management Plan. It will consider three resolutions: modifying a prior resolution, requesting $100,000 from Friends of the Upper Delaware to offset local costs for the Neversink Crossing project in the Town of Fallsburg, and authorizing an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant application for 2025‑2028.

• Modify Resolution 293-24 adopted June 20, 2024
• Seek $100,000 funding from Friends of the Upper Delaware for the Neversink Crossing project in the Town of Fallsburg
• Authorize application for a 2025‑2028 AmeriCorps Seniors Retired Senior Volunteer (RSVP) grant and accept award if granted
• Presentation of the Neversink Watershed Management Plan by Friends of the Upper Delaware

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will convene to receive reports from the County Clerk, Board of Elections, SCCC, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The agenda includes a review of Purchasing & Central Services for September 2024. No resolutions are scheduled for discussion.

• Review of Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-6738)
• Reports from County Clerk and Board of Elections
• Reports from SCCC and Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Meeting at Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law ID-6732. This proposal concerns the amendment of legislative terms of office to establish staggered terms.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law ID-6732 regarding staggered terms
• Resolution to set public hearing for staggered terms
• Discussion on amending legislative term of office

County Legislature

The Legislature will consider amending Resolution #291-23 to enter a contract with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services for grant funding. A public hearing will be authorized on an unspecified matter. A local law to change staggered legislative terms will also be considered.

• Amend Resolution #291-23 to contract with NYS Office of Children and Family Services for grant monies
• Authorize a public hearing (ID-6708)
• Enact local law to modify staggered terms for legislators (ID-6717)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a special meeting on September 5, 2024. They approved a resolution to amend a prior contract with the NYS Office of Children and Family Services to accept grant monies, and authorized a public hearing. A proposed local law to enact staggered terms for the Legislature failed by a 3-6 roll call vote. The meeting included an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved amendment to Resolution #291-23 and contract with NYS OCFS for grant monies (Enactment No. 437-24, unanimous)
• Authorized a public hearing (Enactment No. 438-24, unanimous)
• Failed proposed local law on staggered terms for Legislature (3-6 roll call vote)
• Held executive session on pending litigation (9-0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a public hearing to discuss amending the County's Installment Agreement. The meeting focuses on Law ID-6699.

• Public hearing on Law ID-6699 regarding the County's Installment Agreement

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing to consider amending the county's sale of real property under tax law. The meeting will include a roll call, reading of the public hearing notice, and review of repurchase-related documents (ID-6700).

• Public hearing on amending the county's sale of real property tax law
• Review of repurchase PH notice and redline law (ID-6700)
• Final repurchase redline and clean copy discussion

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on amendments to the county’s ethics law. The meeting is led by Chairman Nadia Rajsz and includes a roll call, reading of the public hearing notice, and opportunity for public comment before adjournment.

• Public hearing on Ethics Law amendments (ID-6698)
• Ethics resolution and redline law document (ID-6697) reviewed

County Legislature

The County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the 2024‑2025 budget for Sullivan County Community College. Legislators will review the budget overview and consider public comments. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on SCCC 2024‑2025 budget

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to vote on several local laws and administrative appointments. The body will consider the 2024-2025 Sullivan County Community College budget and establish new lease costs for box hangars at the Sullivan County International Airport.

• Adoption of the 2024-2025 Sullivan County Community College Budget
• Establishment of square foot lease costs for box hangars at Sullivan County International Airport
• Proposed local laws regarding ethics violations, installment agreements, and sale of real property
• Creation of a part-time Rabies Control Officer position in the Division of Public Safety
• Public hearing on October 23, 2024, for the Office for the Aging County Annual Plan

County Legislature

The County Legislature will consider several local laws, including updates to real property sale and installment agreement laws. The body is also deciding on the community college budget and various appointments to county boards.

• Adopt the 2024-2025 Sullivan County Community College Budget
• Agreement with McFarland Johnson for a 5,000-gallon Jet-A fuel containment area at the International Airport
• Increase in contract value by $5,000 for McFarland Johnson on-call services
• Proposed local laws regarding ethics violations, installment agreements, and sale of real property
• Public hearing scheduled for October 23, 2024, regarding the Office for the Aging County Annual Plan

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider a resolution to authorize PCG and Staffing Solutions Organization, LLC to administer the Fellowship Program (Resolution ID-6683). The meeting also includes routine items such as a call to order, roll call of legislators, and reading of a special meeting notice (ID-6685). No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution ID-6683: Authorize PCG and Staffing Solutions Organization, LLC to administer the Fellowship Program

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will meet at the Government Center to discuss reports from the Division of Human Resources. No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Committee members: Amanda Ward, Luis Alvarez, Brian McPhillips, Catherine Scott, Joseph Perrello
• Meeting location: Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello
• Meeting time: 8:30 AM on Thursday, August 8, 2024
• No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will review reports from county emergency and law enforcement agencies. The body is deciding on a resolution to oppose a proposed OSHA standard and an agreement regarding a hazardous materials grant.

• Resolution to oppose OSHA’s Emergency Response Standard (ID-6621)
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County for FY2023 Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grant (ID-6638)

Public Works Committee

The Sullivan County Public Works Committee will decide on four resolutions including authorizing a fuel truck storage area at the Sullivan County International Airport and extending a contract for miscellaneous services. The meeting will also receive the Division of Public Works monthly report and allow public comment.

• Authorize design agreement with McFarland Johnson for 5,000-gallon Jet-A fuel truck storage area at Sullivan County International Airport
• Extend Task Order Number 2 with McFarland Johnson by $5,000 through December 31, 2024
• Approve crane rental services with operator via bid B-24-35
• Create short list of architectural and engineering firms for future DPW building projects

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review monthly reports and vote on correcting tax rolls for multiple towns, including Liberty and Thompson, and authorize a master license agreement with CarePort Health. The committee will also discuss modifying the 2024 budget.

• Rescind Resolution No. 282-24 and Amend Resolution No. 325-24
• Authorize Master License and Services Agreement with CarePort Health, LLC
• Modify the 2024 Budget
• Correct 2024 tax rolls for Towns of Liberty, Thompson, Fallsburg, Bethel, and Mamakating

County Legislature

The County Legislature is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposition regarding staggered terms. This item will appear on the November 5th ballot.

• Discussion of Staggered Terms Proposition for the November 5th ballot

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive reports from the Division of Community Resources, Visitor's Association, and IDA, and will discuss a contract modification with the Sullivan County Visitor’s Association.

• Workforce Development Report for June 2024
• Visitor's Association August 2024 Report
• IDA Activity Report for July 2024
• Contract modification with Sullivan County Visitor’s Association
• Public Comment period

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will discuss the 2024-2025 Annual Plan update and authorize funding for project-specific design scopes for parks and museums. The meeting agenda is procedural.

• Authorize 2024-2025 Annual Plan update
• Authorize modification of June 2024 resolution
• Authorize funding for park design scopes
• Receive monthly reports from Planning and Community Resources
• Receive 2024 PandCR August Report

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will convene to hear reports from Veterans Service Organizations and the Veterans Service Agency Director. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM on August 1, 2024, at the Government Center in Monticello.

• Opening remarks by Chairman Luis Alvarez
• Commander's reports from Veterans Service Organizations
• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report
• Public comment period

Government Services Committee

The Sullivan County Government Services Committee will meet at 9:00 AM on August 1, 2024 at the Government Center. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and reports from Purchasing and Central Services (ID‑6628), the County Clerk, the Board of Elections, Sullivan County Community College, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Public comment will be heard, and no resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Report from Purchasing and Central Services (ID‑6628)
• Report from County Clerk
• Report from Board of Elections
• Report from Sullivan County Community College
• Report from Cornell Cooperative Extension

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding agricultural districts. The session includes a reading of Public Hearing Notice ID-6639.

• Public hearing on Ag Districts (Notice ID-6639)

County Legislature

The County Legislature will discuss various administrative resolutions, including budget hearings and contract authorizations. Key items include funding for infrastructure projects and adjustments to election worker pay.

• Commitment of approximately $550,000 to cover the funding gap for the Neversink Crossing project
• Increase in 2024 Presidential Election Inspector pay from $300 to $400 per day
• Modification agreement with Passero Associates for airport fuel farm engineering not to exceed $40,000
• Sale of real property on Bushnell Avenue, Monticello
• Public hearing for the SCCC 2024-2025 Budget

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding county funding, personnel policies, and land repurchases. The body is also scheduling public hearings for amendments to the Ethics Law and real property and installment agreement laws.

• Commitment of approximately $550,000 to cover the funding gap for the Neversink Crossing project
• Authorization for former owners to repurchase tax-foreclosed parcels for the sum of delinquent taxes, interest, and penalties
• Adoption of the Strategic Plan for Sullivan County for 2025 and 2026
• Public hearings set for August 15, 2024, regarding the Ethics Law, Installment Agreement Law, and sale of real property law
• Establishment of a reporting criminal charges and criminal convictions policy

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee will discuss three resolutions: amending Resolution No. 445-21, renewing existing contracts for personal care and home health aides, and appointing one member to the Community Services Board. The meeting also includes a presentation by EverGreen Meadow Academy and a monthly departmental report. Public comment will be taken before the resolutions are voted on.

• Amendment to Resolution No. 445-21
• Renewal of existing contracts for personal care and home health aides
• Appointment of one member to the Community Services Board
• Presentation by EverGreen Meadow Academy
• Monthly Health & Human Services report

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions to authorize construction and engineering agreements for county bridges and the Sullivan County International Airport. The body will also discuss a waste-to-energy facility request and the sale of real property in Monticello.

• Modification Agreement with Passero Associates for airport fuel farm engineering design not to exceed $40,000.00
• Agreement with Sullivan County Paving and Construction, Inc. for Bridge 5 Maintenance Project
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County to share costs for removing County Bridge 233
• Sale of real property on Bushnell Avenue, Monticello
• Authorization for Request for Expressions of Interest for a Waste to Energy facility

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Sullivan County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will meet to receive reports from divisions including the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Opioid Task Force. The committee will also discuss a resolution to provide one school resource officer to schools during the summer session.

• Resolution to provide one school resource officer to schools for summer session (ID-6580)
• Presentation on drugs and gangs by Deputy Anthony Skow
• Award presentation to Hatzolah
• CSEA President address

Management & Budget Committee

The Sullivan County Management & Budget Committee will review routine reports from county offices and vote on several resolutions, including corrections to tax rolls for the Towns of Mamakating and Fallsburg and new agreements with Enhanced Voting, LLC, Cerifi, LLC, and Netsmart Technologies, Inc.

• Authorize 1-year agreement with Enhanced Voting, LLC for election results and reporting solution
• Correct 2024 tax roll for Town of Mamakating (Tax Map #6.-1-1)
• Correct 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax rolls for Town of Fallsburg (Tax Map #37.A-1-16)
• Authorize new software agreement with Cerifi, LLC for continuing legal education (CLE) and accreditation
• Amend master agreement with Netsmart Technologies, Inc. (ID #MA 1010924)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will decide on several staffing resolutions, including creating new positions, abolishing others, and modifying contracts. They will also discuss adopting a Professional Boundaries Policy for county employees.

• Create a DPW Mechanics Position for BOCES Graduate
• Abolish one Automotive Equipment Attendant and create one Automotive Mechanic position in Public Works
• Authorize contract extension with Authentic Communication Matters for Leadership Development Training
• Abolish part-time Laundry Worker and create full-time Laundry Worker position
• Adopt Professional Boundaries Policy for county employees

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, IDA, Visitors Association, and Partnership. No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Workforce Development Monthly Report (July 2024)
• IDA June 2024 Activity Report
• Visitors Association July Report
• Partnership Monthly Report for July

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will review monthly reports and several resolutions. Proposed actions include modifying previous resolutions, executing a mass transit agreement with the NYSDOT, and reallocating Youth Bureau funding.

• Execution of a Federal Section 5311 Master Mass Transit Capital Project agreement with NYSDOT
• Modification of Resolution Number 197-24
• Modification of Resolution Number 452-23
• Reallocation of Youth Bureau funding

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several resolutions regarding county contracts and service agreements. Discussion items include committee rules, staggered terms, and the Human Rights Commission.

• Memorandum of Understanding Agreements for Senior Nutrition Sites (ID-6482)
• Contracts for the Second Statewide Expansion of the Hurrell-Harring (ID-6515)
• Establishment of a Reporting Criminal Charges and Convictions Policy (ID-6520)
• Contract with Soil & Water Conservation for Stream Maintenance and Remediation (ID-6525)
• Modification Agreement with Rolling V Bus Corporation for 'Move Sullivan' transit services (ID-6527)

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services. Members will also consider resolutions regarding a contract with Public Health and Health Research, Inc., support for Competency Restoration, and summer youth employment services.

• Contract between Public Health and Health Research, Inc.
• Support for Senate and Assembly’s Competency Restoration
• Agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services

Public Works Committee

The committee will review several resolutions regarding facility maintenance, airport leasing, and road repairs. Items include potential grant applications for bridge replacement and contracts for HVACR and door services.

• Lease agreement with Brent Clarke for Hangar 2 - Bay 1 at Sullivan County International Airport
• HVACR preventative maintenance agreement with EMCOR Services Betlem for Sheriff Admin/Jail
• Overhead door repairs and maintenance with Dutchess Overhead Doors, Inc. up to $100,000.00 per year
• Grant application to replace County Bridge 368 on Flugertown Road in the Town of Neversink
• Embankment repair on County Road No. 94 via Sullivan County Paving, Inc.

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Sullivan County Public Safety Committee will review reports from several agencies, including the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Fire Bureau. The committee is also scheduled to consider resolutions regarding a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. and two state grant programs.

• Contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County for HMEP Grant
• FY 2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program application

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will discuss the Strategic Plan and review several resolutions. Proposed actions include amending fund balance policies and updating the use of ARPA funding.

• Amend Fund Balance Policy for General Fund assigned balances (ID-6517)
• Update designated use of ARPA funding (ID-6518)
• Modify the 2024 Budget (ID-6519)
• Establish time frames for Certificates of Residency (ID-6497)
• Correct Town of Thompson tax rolls for Tax Map # 25.-1-37 for years 2022, 2023, and 2024

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will meet on June 13, 2024, to consider several resolutions. The committee will review proposals to abolish certain positions to create new roles within Community Services and Social Services. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding contracts with OneGroup, NY Inc. and Catapult Executive Consulting.

• Abolishing Clinical Program Manager and Assistant Social Worker III positions to create two Care Services Coordinator roles
• Contracting with OneGroup, NY Inc.
• Awarding a contract to Catapult Executive Consulting for Compensation Analysis services
• Abolishing Family Services Investigator and PT Caseworker positions to create a Social Services Intervention and Outreach Coordinator

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a special meeting to approve two grant applications. This includes applying for and accepting the FY 2024 EMPG Grant and the FY 2024 HSGP Grant.

• FY 2024 EMPG Grant application and acceptance
• FY 2024 HSGP Grant application and acceptance

Veterans Committee

The committee will conduct a call to order and roll call. The agenda includes opening remarks from Chairman Luis Alvarez and reports from Veteran's Service Organizations and the Director.

• Commander's Reports - Veteran's Service Organizations
• Director's Report ID-6470
• Public Comment

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review reports from the Division of Community Resources, the Visitor's Association, and the IDA. Members will also consider several resolutions regarding media agreements, workforce development contracts, and a grant submission.

• Agreement with Bold Gold Media
• Contracts for Workforce Development Board of Sullivan Inc. assistance
• Work Initiative Grant submission

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Planning and Community Resources Committee is reviewing monthly reports from the Planning Division and Division of Community Resources. The agenda includes a presentation on the County Ag District and resolutions for youth program funding and O&W Rail Trail contract modifications.

• Allocation of 2024 County Funds to Youth Programs
• Public hearing authorization for Sullivan County Agricultural Districts
• Contract modification with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. for the O&W Rail Trail

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will review reports from several county departments and consider a memorandum of agreement regarding tuition scholarships. The committee is also reviewing purchasing and central services items.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Sullivan County Community College for the Sullivan Promise Tuition-Free Scholarship (2024-2025 academic year)
• Purchasing & Central Services ID-6480
• County Clerk report
• Board of Elections report
• SCCC report

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding a hangar lease. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the roll call and public comment.

• Public hearing for a hangar lease (ID-6464)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is considering various resolutions including road maintenance, bridge construction, and public health staffing. The agenda also includes several grant applications for trail crossings and emergency services.

• Guide rail replacements on various County Roads with EMI Guide Rail, LLC
• Construction support and inspection for Bridge 77 replacement via Barton & Loguidice D.P.C.
• ATIIP Program planning grant application up to $1,680,000 for trail road crossings
• $75,000 modification for engineering on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY
• Cancellation of outstanding property taxes for specific parcels in the Town of Liberty

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature meeting consists of ceremonial items. The session includes the introduction of District Superintendent Robert M. Dufour, Ed.D., and the recognition of the 2024 Sullivan County Valedictorians.

• Introduction of District Superintendent Robert M. Dufour, Ed.D.
• Recognition of 2024 Sullivan County Valedictorians

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding infrastructure, personnel salaries, and grant applications. Items include an assessment of water and wastewater systems and the use of opioid settlement funds for services. The committee will also consider various state-administered grants for public safety.

• Agreement with Delaware Engineering, D.P.C. for a countywide water and wastewater infrastructure assessment
• Modification of resolution to sustain authorized services using opioid settlement funds
• Approval of 2025 Police Traffic Safety and Child Passenger Safety grants
• $0.50 increase for seasonal and per-diem positions in the Parks, Recreation and Beautification Department
• Application for the FY 2024 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) Operations Grant

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services. Members are also scheduled to consider resolutions regarding service provider agreements.

• Monthly Report for Division of Health and Human Services
• Authorization for County Manager to execute agreements with various service providers
• Agreement with Adelphi University

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The committee will receive reports from several departments including the Sheriff and District Attorney. The meeting includes a resolution to authorize an EMS sustainability grant application.

• Authorize NYS DOH County Emergency Medical Services support grant application
• Acknowledge Sullivan County Correctional Officers and Employees

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will review reports from the Budget Office, Treasurer, Audit & Control, ITS, and Real Property Tax Services. Discussion includes a settlement authorization, mortgage tax apportionment, and a budget modification.

• Authorize settlement with Herbert ID-6403
• Apportion the 2024 1st Quarter Mortgage Tax ID-6424
• Modify the 2024 Budget ID-6431

Human Resources Committee

The committee will review resolutions regarding new positions in the Department of Public Health and the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also includes discussions on pay rates for the Summer Youth Employment Program.

• Create full-time Public Health Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist positions
• Authorize Crew Leader pay rates for Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
• Authorize hourly pay rates and performance incentives for SYEP
• Create permanent part-time Sheriff’s Department Accounts Payable Coordinator

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review the monthly report from the Division of Public Works. The committee is also considering resolutions to authorize agreements for road guide rail replacements and construction work related to Bridge 77.

• Guide rail replacements on various County Roads by EMI Guide Rail, LLC
• Construction support and inspection services for Bridge 77 by Barton & Loguidice D.P.C.
• Bridge 77 replacement construction work via bid B-24-01

County Legislature

The Legislature will consider several appointments to the Board of Ethics. The meeting also includes a resolution regarding morgue services with Garnet Health Medical Center.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Garnet Health Medical Center for Morgue Services
• Reappointment of Joanne McPhillips to the Board of Ethics
• Reappointment of James Schmidt to the Board of Ethics
• Creation of a part-time County Clerk II position
• Appointment of Julian Dawson to the Board of Ethics

County Legislature

The County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding the Restore Grant. The meeting includes a roll call of legislators and a period for public comment.

• Public Hearing: Restore Grant

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive reports from several organizations. These include the Division of Community Resources, the IDA, the Visitor's Association, the Partnership for Economic Development, and the Chamber of Commerce.

• Division of Community Resources May Report (ID-6412)
• Visitor's Association May Report (ID-6417)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The committee will review reports from the Division of Planning and Division of Community Resources. Members will also consider several resolutions regarding grant applications and contract modifications for local infrastructure and services.

• $1,680,000 USDOT grant application for trail road crossing design and engineering
• $75,000 contract increase for Sullivan O&W Rail Trail work in Parksville
• Application for the NYS Snowmobile Trail Grant-in-Aid Program
• Support for Broadway Corridor building rehabilitation in Monticello
• Contract modification with Rural Law Center for the Office for the Aging

Government Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from several county departments. No resolutions are scheduled for action during this meeting.

• Purchasing & Central Services ID-6401 report
• County Clerk report
• Board of Elections report
• SCCC report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

County Legislature

The legislature will review resolutions regarding youth program funding, bridge replacements, and various personnel positions. The agenda also includes contract approvals for airport fuel and scholarship programs.

• Agreement to continue the Sullivan Promise Tuition-Free Scholarship Program (ID-6369)
• Contract for Jet-A fuel and equipment rental at Sullivan County International Airport (ID-6316)
• Funding applications for bridge replacements (ID-6318, ID-6319)
• Salary increase for LPN positions at the Care Center and Public Health Services (ID-6349)
• Appointment of three members to the Sullivan County Airport Development Commission (ID-6317)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law 3 of 2024. This law concerns the ability to enter into land leases for communication towers that exceed five years and may last up to 40 years.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 3 of 2024 (communication tower leases up to 40 years)

County Legislature

The County Legislature will hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law 4 of 2024. This law proposes to extend the hunting age for 12 and 13 year olds by amending Local Law 4 of 2021.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law 4 of 2024 (Extend hunting age for 12 and 13 year olds)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several resolutions including budget modifications for 2023 and 2024. The meeting includes actions on personnel changes, contract authorizations, and the adoption of an updated Arson Control Plan.

• Modify the 2023 Budget (ID-6355)
• Modify the 2024 Budget (ID-6374)
• Authorize contract for 2024 lawn mowing services via Bid B-23-65 & B-24-18 (ID-6361)
• Adopt the Updated Sullivan County Arson Control Plan (ID-6367)
• Enact local law 3 of 2024 regarding lease of lands for communication towers (ID-6376)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services committee is reviewing the April 2024 monthly report. The meeting includes resolutions regarding indigent burial policy, professional service agreements, and grant funding requests.

• Creating one all-encompassing Indigent Burial Program Policy
• Entering into Professional Services agreements from June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025
• Authorizing a grant funding request for the Division of Health and Human Services
• Accepting Governor's Traffic Safety Committee funding for Child Passenger Safety
• Authorizing a psychiatrist services contract at the Care Center at Sunset Lake

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Sullivan County Public Safety Committee will review reports from several departments, including the Sheriff and District Attorney. The committee is also scheduled to discuss squatters rights and consider a memorandum of understanding for morgue services.

• MOU with Garnet Health Medical Center for morgue services
• Discussion regarding squatters rights
• Reports from the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Probation Department

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will review reports from the Budget Office, Treasurer, Audit & Control, and ITS. Discussion includes public comment and several resolutions regarding tax roll corrections and budget modifications.

• Tax roll corrections for Tax Map #8.-1-11.13 in the Town of Liberty (2022, 2023, and 2024)
• Modification of the 2024 Budget
• Amendment to Resolution No. 126-24 regarding funding from the Room Tax Fund Balance

Human Resources Committee

The committee will discuss reports from the Division of Human Resources. Proposed resolutions include creating a new position in the Department of Social Services and adjusting pay rates for LPN positions.

• Create Case Services Aide in the Department of Social Services (ID-6313)
• Ratify Memorandum of Agreement between Sullivan County and Teamsters Local 445 for the Probation Department (ID-6341)
• Increase entry salary for LPN position at the Care Center and Public Health Services (ID-6349)

Veterans Committee

The committee will receive reports from Veterans Service Organizations and the Director regarding local activities and PACT Act updates. No resolutions are listed for consideration during this meeting.

• Commander's Reports - Veterans Service Organizations
• Director's Report: Local Activities and PACT Act Update

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions regarding the Sullivan County International Airport and county infrastructure. Proposed actions include entering a multi-year fuel contract, appointing members to the Airport Development Commission, and authorizing agreements for bridge construction and door maintenance at various facilities.

• Contract with Eastern Aviation Fuels /Titan Aviation Fuels for jet fuel and refueler truck rentals
• Appointment of Bruce Davidson, Joseph Siegal, and Robert Ratner to the Sullivan County Airport Development Commission
• Agreement with NYSDOT for construction funding to replace County Bridge 5 / BIN 3355540 joints
• Grant application for 80% funding to replace County Bridge 270
• Public Hearing for the lease of Hangar 2 - Bay 1 at Sullivan County International Airport to Brent Clarke

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review various reports from local economic development agencies. These include updates on hiring events, IDA activity, and visitor association progress.

• Division of Community Resources 2024 Economic Development Report
• April 2024 Hiring Events report
• IDA March 2024 Activity Report
• Visitor's Association April report
• Partnership for Economic Development April 2024 report

Government Services Committee

The committee will review reports from the County Clerk, Board of Elections, SCCC, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The agenda also includes a report on Purchasing & Central Services ID-6305.

• Purchasing & Central Services ID-6305

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services committee is holding a special meeting on March 21, 2024. The primary agenda item is the adoption of Public Health Order No. 1 - 2024.

• Adoption of Public Health Order No. 1 - 2024

County Legislature

The County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law #2 of 2024. This meeting includes a session for public comment on the proposed law concerning communication towers.

• Public Hearing on Proposed Local Law #2 (Communication Towers)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider various resolutions including park survey work, municipal reimbursements for the O&W Rail Trail, and a SAFER grant application. The meeting also includes discussions on legislative advocacy regarding health insurance costs and CHIPS funding.

• Survey, design, and engineering services for Callicoon Park (ID-6224)
• Reimbursement for Town of Rockland O&W Rail Trail engineering services (ID-6225)
• Contract with CSG Forte for credit card services (ID-6235)
• Application for FY 2023 SAFER grant from DHS/FEMA (ID-6279)
• Public hearing for a proposed Local Law on April 18, 2024 (ID-6288)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is considering numerous resolutions regarding infrastructure, including road resurfacing and bridge construction. The agenda also includes various contracts for community services, public health initiatives, and multiple budget modifications.

• Resurfacing of approximately 33 miles of County Road with Sullivan County Paving & Construction, Inc.
• Chip sealing of approximately 37 miles of County Road with Peckham Road Corp.
• Installation of pavement markings on approximately 75 miles of County Roads with K5 Corp.
• Pile driving installation for Bridge No. 261 and No. 296 with Sullivan County Paving & Construction, Inc.
• Agreement with The Bonadio Group for a review of Department of Public Health policies

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services. Members are scheduled to consider several resolutions regarding service contracts, legislative awards, and amendments to previous resolutions.

• Agreement with The Bonadio Group for Department of Public Health policy review
• Contracts with Sullivan 180, Inc. and Restorative Management, Corp. for Community Services
• Contract with DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc.
• Contract with Catalyst Research, LLC for Data Coordination Services
• Agreement between Department of Social Services and Astor Services for Child Advocacy Center psychology services