Washington County public meetings in 2021

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will hold a hybrid meeting on December 28, 2021, to review two General Municipal Law referrals. The agenda includes a request for storage units in the Town of Kingsbury and a site plan for a new sign at 343 Broadway in the Town of Fort Edward. The body will also issue notices for two additional projects, APA P2021-0234 and APA P2021-0264.

• Town of Kingsbury: Review of storage units at Burgoyne & Martindale (Tax ID #154.11-6-7)
• Town of Fort Edward: Site plan review for a new sign at 343 Broadway (Tax ID #163.9-2-10)
• APA Notice issued for project APA P2021-0234
• APA Notice issued for project APA P2021-0264

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to approve three 'Matter of Essentially Local Concern' determinations. These included a site plan review for self-storage buildings in Kingsbury, a dimensional variance for a new sign in Fort Edward, and a local law on food trucks in Hudson Falls. All motions passed 3-0 with no abstentions.

• Approved essentially local concern for self-storage buildings at Burgoyne & Martindale Ave., Kingsbury (3-0)
• Approved essentially local concern for new sign at 343 Broadway, Fort Edward (3-0)
• Approved essentially local concern for food truck law in Hudson Falls (3-0)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss and potentially adopt the 2022 Rules of the Board, including proposals to move the IT Committee under Government Operations and to discuss the Personnel Committee. They will also receive updates on the DPW Barn and a weighted vote discussion. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference or in person.

• Adopt 2022 Rules of the Board
• Discuss moving IT Committee under Government Operations
• Discuss Personnel Committee
• DPW Barn update
• Weighted vote discussion

The Government Operations Committee approved forwarding the 2022 Rules of the Board and new weighted vote numbers to the full Board. It also concurred with proceeding with the Middle Falls DPW barn project at its current location, contingent on purchasing additional land. The committee discussed moving the IT Committee under Government Operations and streamlining personnel backfill requests, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved minutes of November 23, 2021 (unanimous)
• Concurred with proceeding with Middle Falls barn project at current location, contingent on land purchase
• Forwarded new weighted vote numbers to full Board (unanimous)
• Forwarded adoption of 2022 Rules of the Board to full Board (unanimous)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet on December 21, 2021, to discuss staffing requests and pattern changes. The agenda includes backfill requests for the Office for the Aging and the Department of Social Services, as well as a staffing pattern change. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Office for the Aging: PT Aging Services Aide backfill
• Department of Social Services: Clerk backfill
• Department of Social Services: Welfare Employment Rep. backfill with Senior Social Services Examiner (both Grade 12)
• Staffing pattern change (pending Oversight Committee approval)

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing backfills and pattern changes, including for the Office for the Aging, Department of Social Services, Public Health, and Sheriff's Office. All motions were adopted unanimously. The committee also approved two new Deputy Sheriff positions for 2022.

• Approved backfill for part-time Aging Services Aide (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aide Per Diem (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Clerk in Department of Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved staffing pattern change: delete Welfare Employment Representative, add Senior Social Services Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved temporary addition of Preschool Services Coordinator, removal upon retirement (unanimous)
• Approved two new Deputy Sheriff positions for 2022 (unanimous)

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to review a cyber security report and information technology project updates. The committee will also review the ticketing report and approve minutes from the December 1, 2021 meeting.

• Cyber Security Report
• Information Technology Project Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Approval of December 1, 2021 minutes

The Information Technology Committee met on December 21, 2021, and accepted the minutes from the December 1 meeting. The county attorney reported that a recent hack of Kronos did not affect the county, and the cyber security officer has been participating in exercises and simulations. IT staff provided project updates, noting the Windows 10 deployment is nearly complete, and reported on completed tickets for November. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of December 1, 2021 meeting (moved by Shaw, seconded by Ferguson and Hogan)
• Heard cyber security report noting Kronos hack did not affect county
• Heard IT project updates: Windows 10 deployment 99% complete, MDM solution 85%, GIS server replacement 90%
• Heard completed ticket report for November, including high Sheriff's Department tickets due to Cradle Point install

Health & Human Services

The committee will review department reports and requests from the Youth Bureau, OFA/ADRC, Public Health, and DSS. Items include contract approvals for WAIT House and various personnel backfill requests.

• Approval of two WAIT House contracts totaling $36,470
• Warren County Youth Bureau Agreement review
• Backfill request for part-time Aging Services Aid
• OFA Advisory Board appointments
• DSS requests to backfill Clerk and Sr. Social Services Examiner positions

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several actions, including authorizing the Chairman to sign WAIT House contracts totaling $36,470, renewing the WIC program for five years, and approving multiple backfill requests. The committee also discussed a proposed merger with Warren County Youth Bureau, which requires additional staff approval before signing.

• Authorized Chairman to sign WAIT House contracts ($12,471 and $23,999)
• Approved renewal of WIC program for October 2022-September 2027
• Approved backfill for part-time Aging Services Aide
• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aide per diem
• Reappointed and appointed OFA Advisory Council members
• Approved backfill for Preschool Service Coordinator
• Approved backfill for Clerk in DSS
• Approved staffing pattern amendment and backfill for Senior Social Services Examiner

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of continuation of the Washington County Board of Supervisors' annual meeting, scheduled for December 17, 2021, at 10 a.m. The agenda is procedural, providing details on how resolutions will be submitted and noting the meeting will be held via teleconference and in person. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Meeting continuation notice for Dec. 17, 2021
• Resolutions due by Dec. 9, 2021; late ones must be ready by Dec. 16
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person
• Public viewing via YouTube channel

The Board of Supervisors adopted all resolutions on the agenda, including two local laws (C and D) and the annual tax levy for towns. Several budget amendments and staffing changes were approved, with one resolution amended to specify COVID-19 fund allocations. All votes were unanimous except for one opposition to a staffing overlap resolution.

• Adopted Local Law C of 2021 (16-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Local Law D of 2021 (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved tax levy for towns (16-0, 1 absent)
• Approved all agricultural district resolutions (262-264)
• Amended and adopted COVID-19 response budget (Res. 287)
• Approved staffing pattern changes (Res. 268-270, 291)
• Authorized inter-fund loan to County Road Fund (Res. 295)
• Approved morgue agreement with Glens Falls Hospital (Res. 294)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a grant application for alternative sentencing, appointments for the Public Defender and a part-time Supervising Attorney, a contract with Glens Falls Hospital for morgue/lab services, and probation department matters. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Request to apply for Community of Practice Grant for Alternative Sentencing/Youth
• Request to appoint Public Defender for another two-year term
• Request to appoint part-time Supervising Attorney for another two-year term
• Authorize Chairman to sign Glens Falls Hospital Contract for morgue/lab services
• Probation department radios and training

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including reappointing the Public Defender, authorizing a contract with Glens Falls Hospital for morgue/lab services, and approving two new deputy positions to be forwarded to the Personnel Committee. They also allowed the Alternative Sentencing Director to apply for a $75,000 state grant. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved application for $75,000 Community of Practice Grant (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Mercure as Public Defender for two-year term (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Glens Falls Hospital morgue/lab services contract and waived Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved adding two Deputy positions to Staffing Pattern, forwarded to Personnel Committee (unanimous)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 17, 2021, audit monthly bills, and vote on a motion to pay all bills as audited. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or individual bills listed.

• Accept minutes from November 17, 2021 meeting
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other business and adjournment

The Washington County Audit Committee approved the minutes from the November 17, 2021 meeting and audited monthly bills, including a motion to pay all bills as audited. They also approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $2,294.30 for prior year expenses. The committee recessed for a Public Safety Committee meeting and reconvened before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2021 Audit Committee meeting
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $2,294.30
• Approved payment of all bills as audited

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet jointly via Zoom to approve minutes, consider nominations for new members, and receive program updates from Behavioral Health Services North and Washington County Systems of Care. They will also discuss an OMH grant for Peer Diversion Services, 2022 budget updates, and the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Nomination of Lieutenant Kristen Hardy, Washington County Sheriff's Office (Kingsbury)
• Nomination of Sue Mowry, Assistant Director, Washington County Youth Bureau and Alternative Sentencing (Cambridge)
• Behavioral Health Services North updates, including recent Federal SAMHSA grant award
• OMH grant for Peer Diversion Services
• 2022 County budget updates

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, review department reports, and act on several budget amendments, including grants for the Historian and Public Health, and fund transfers for the Sewer District and other departments. They will also consider amending the title/grade schedule, setting the 2022 pay for the Deputy Director of the Sewer District at $52/hour, and a resolution to levy taxes for town budgets.

• Historian Newspaper Scanning Grant - $51,823
• Public Health Preparedness Grant - $52,099 and COVID Vaccine Response Funds - $176,662
• Sewer District transfers: $2,800 for small tools and $4,255 for office furniture
• Mental Health budget amendment - $20,660
• Resolution to levy taxes for annual budgets in Washington County towns

The Finance Committee approved a series of budget amendments, including accepting a $51,823 grant to digitize the Historian's Office newspaper holdings and recognizing $176,662 in COVID-19 vaccine response funds. The committee also approved adding four part-time Training Specialist positions and creating a Deputy Director title for the Sewer District at $52/hour. All items were approved unanimously and will go to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Accepted $51,823 Sandy Hill Foundation grant for newspaper digitization
• Approved $176,662 COVID-19 vaccine response fund budget amendment
• Approved $10,000 IT budget increase for Caseload Explorer data migration
• Added 4 part-time Training Specialist positions at Grade 19
• Created Deputy Director of Sewer District title at $52/hr, max $35,000
• Approved $12,126 transfer for 36 replacement iPads for DSS
• Approved $11,637 for new folder/sealer machine in Treasurer's Office
• Approved levying taxes for all town annual budgets

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve minutes, receive program updates, and vote on officers for the upcoming term. Updates include ARP-funded nutrition vehicles, a personal care services wait list, and the GoGo Grandparent transportation program. Events remain suspended.

• Vote for Advisory Council President and Vice President
• ARP funds for purchase of Nutrition Vehicles
• Wait List for Personal Care Services
• GoGo Grandparent Transportation Update
• Advisory Council appointments starting January 2022

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council met on December 6, 2021, and approved the previous meeting's minutes. Due to a lack of quorum, the council suspended the annual officer vote and will review by-laws at a future meeting. The council acknowledged the appointment of new and reappointed representatives for two-year terms starting January 2022, with some towns still lacking representation. The council also discussed program updates, including the use of American Rescue Plan funds for vehicles and a pilot transportation program.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Suspended officer vote due to lack of quorum (motion by Max McDonnell)
• Acknowledged appointments of Advisory Council representatives for 2022-2023 terms
• Noted Fort Edward and Greenwich will appoint representatives at March Full Board meeting
• Discussed potential change to Senior Times publication with Manchester Newspapers (no formal vote)
• Received $241,243 in American Rescue Plan funds for vehicles and nutrition program
• Piloting Go Go Grandparent transportation program through March 2022 (limited to 10 individuals per month)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve various staffing requests, including backfills, new positions, and staffing pattern changes across several departments. The agenda includes items pending approval from other county bodies, such as Health and Human Services and Public Safety. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Department of Social Services: multiple backfill requests and a new part-time Training Specialist position (Grade 19)
• Public Health: backfill requests including a Supervising Public Health Nurse with 4-month overlap
• Sewer District: new temporary part-time Deputy Director position at $52/hour with no benefits
• Sheriff: carryover of 70 hours vacation and 10 hours personal time for a Sergeant
• Probation: backfill for a Probation Officer pending Public Safety approval

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved numerous staffing requests, including backfills for vacancies in Social Services, Probation, Public Health, WIC, and the Youth Bureau, as well as new positions such as a part-time Training Specialist and a temporary Deputy Director for the Sewer District. The committee also approved two employee handbook changes: one revising compensatory time rules and another prohibiting all smoking, including cannabis, on county property. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfills for Senior Social Services Examiner, three Social Services Examiners, Account Clerk, and Community Services Worker.
• Approved backfills for Case Supervisor Grade B, Senior Caseworker, and Caseworker due to promotions.
• Approved three Caseworkers for Foster Care Unit expansion.
• Approved four part-time Training Specialist positions and amended the staffing pattern.
• Approved backfill for Probation Officer.
• Approved backfills for Sr. Typist, Supervising Public Health Nurse, and Public Health Nurse with overlap periods and staffing pattern amendments.
• Approved backfill of Sr. Clerk with Sr. WIC Nutrition Aide and amended staffing pattern; approved WIC Nutrition Aide backfill.
• Approved creation of temporary part-time Deputy Director for Sewer District at $52/hour up to $35,000/year; approved Sheriff's Sergeant vacation/personal time carryover; approved handbook changes on compensatory time and smoking.

Health & Human Services

The committee will review department reports and requests from Public Health and Social Services. Items include personnel backfills for social services and a contract extension for the Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad vaccine clinic.

• Extension of Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad Vaccine Clinic Contract
• Appointment of Sue Mowry to the Community Services Board
• Social Services personnel requests including Caseworkers for Foster Care Expansion
• Review of COVID expenses and sales tax purchases
• NYS OASAS State Aid regarding jail-based services

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Information Technology Committee met on December 1, 2021, to review a cyber security report and information technology project updates. The agenda also included accepting minutes from October 27, 2021, and reviewing a ticketing report. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided agenda text.

• Cyber Security Report
• Information Technology Project Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Acceptance of October 27, 2021 Minutes

The Information Technology Committee approved a new project total of $85,000 for the caseload explorer application for Probation, up from the initial $75,000 estimate, and forwarded a budget amendment for the additional $10,000 to the Finance Committee. The committee also heard updates on cyber security training (about 30% employee compliance), the completed Sheriff's patrol car router upgrade, and other IT projects.

• Approved $85,000 project total for caseload explorer application for Probation
• Forwarded $10,000 budget amendment for caseload explorer application to Finance Committee
• Accepted minutes of October 27, 2021 meeting

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee will meet on November 30, 2021, to discuss and act on several public safety items. The agenda includes appointments to the EMS Advisory Board, a Sheriff's vacation buyout, and reports from Probation. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• EMS Advisory Board appointments: Edward Parker (Argyle EMS) and Regina Ladd (Fort Ann Rescue Squad)
• Sheriff's vacation buyout request
• Probation reports: Halloween, NYSP Detail, DCJS Virtual Site Visit
• Accept minutes from October 26, 2021 meeting

The committee approved Regina Ladd to the EMS Advisory Board, awarded a uniform bid to Galls, and allowed a Sergeant to carry over vacation and personal time. It also approved backfilling a Probation Officer position. A motion to appoint Edward Parker to the EMS Advisory Board was defeated.

• Approved Regina Ladd to EMS Advisory Board (unexpired term ending 12/31/23)
• Defeated appointment of Edward Parker to EMS Advisory Board (Ward, Haff, Clary opposed)
• Approved Sergeant carryover of 70 vacation hours and 10 personal hours
• Awarded uniform bid to Galls, forwarded to full Board
• Approved backfill of Probation Officer position, forwarded to Personnel Committee

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will review department reports and budget requests. The body is discussing personnel changes and contract extensions for building roof and HVAC projects.

• Auction list for 2002 Gradall and 2008 Trailblazer
• Sewer District budget request of $4,255 for office furniture
• Sewer District budget transfer of $2,800 for small tools
• Contract extensions for Solids Building and Admin Building roof and HVAC projects
• Discussion of Deputy Director position

The Public Works Committee approved declaring a 2002 Gradall and 2008 Trailblazer surplus for auction, and approved a BOCES student internship in the DPW Shop. It also approved two sewer district budget amendments (reallocating $2,800 for small tools and $4,255 for office furniture) and contract extensions for roof/HVAC projects to a June 2022 finish. The committee moved a proposed Deputy Director position to the Personnel Committee for consideration.

• Declared 2002 Gradall and 2008 Trailblazer surplus for auction
• Approved internship for BOCES student Dustin Ruggles in DPW Shop
• Approved budget amendment reallocating $2,800 to small tools
• Approved budget amendment of $4,255 for office furniture
• Amended roof/HVAC contracts to June 2022 finish date
• Moved Deputy Director position to Personnel Committee

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee is meeting to consider reappointments for the Clerk of the Board, County Attorney, and County Administrator, and to discuss the weighted vote system. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Consider reappointment of Clerk of the Board
• Consider reappointment of County Attorney
• Consider reappointment of County Administrator
• Weighted vote discussion
• Accept minutes from October 19, 2021

The Government Operations Committee voted to reappoint Debra Prehoda as Clerk of the Board, Roger Wickes as County Attorney, and Melissa Fitch as County Administrator. It also accepted a $51,822.55 grant from the Sandy Hill Foundation to digitize historical newspapers, forwarding it to the Finance Committee. The committee discussed the weighted vote recalculation based on 2020 Census data, noting that all towns except Kingsbury lost residents. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reappointed Debra Prehoda as Clerk of the Board (motion adopted).
• Reappointed Roger Wickes as County Attorney (motion adopted).
• Reappointed Melissa Fitch as County Administrator (motion adopted).
• Accepted Sandy Hill Foundation grant of $51,822.55 for newspaper digitization and forwarded to Finance Committee (motion adopted).
• Approved minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting (motion adopted).

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss the ECC Broadband Study and explore various broadband funding options. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding the Tourism Occupancy Tax.

• ECC Broadband Study presentation by Andy Lukasiewicz
• Discussion of broadband funding options
• Discussion regarding Tourism Occupancy Tax

The committee approved a motion to proceed with contracting with VRBO to collect occupancy taxes on short-term rentals, matching an existing agreement with Airbnb. The committee also received a presentation on a broadband inventory study, which identified 398 miles of roads and 1,476 addresses lacking fiber or coaxial infrastructure, with potential construction costs up to $22 million. No formal action was taken on the broadband study; the report is being finalized and will be made public.

• Approved minutes of the October 19, 2021 meeting.
• Approved motion to proceed with contracting with VRBO for occupancy tax collection.
• Received broadband inventory presentation; no action taken, report to be finalized and released publicly.

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its annual meeting on November 19, 2021, which includes a public hearing on the 2022 Tentative County Budget. The meeting will be held via teleconference and in person, with a livestream available on YouTube. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on the budget hearing and the submission of town budgets.

• Public hearing on 2022 Tentative County Budget
• Annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors
• Town budgets due before the meeting
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2022 county budget (Resolution 260) after a series of amendments that reduced the tax levy. Amendments included cutting the transfer to capital projects and sales tax revenue by $1,000,000 each, removing a $42,500 raise for supervisors, and increasing appropriated fund balance by $883,307 to lower taxes. The board also adopted 43 other resolutions covering sewer fees, water rents, staffing, contracts, and budget adjustments.

• Adopted the 2022 county budget (Resolution 260) with a 17-0 vote.
• Amended budget to cut transfer to capital projects and sales tax revenue by $1,000,000 each.
• Amended budget to remove $42,500 supervisor raise, reducing tax levy.
• Amended budget to increase appropriated fund balance by $883,307, reducing tax levy.
• Adopted Resolution 261 ratifying Teamsters Local 294 contract for 2022-2025.
• Adopted Resolution 234 authorizing retention of Napoli Shkolnik for Easton landfill litigation, amended to clarify county ownership.
• Adopted resolutions to relevy unpaid sewer fees and reassess unpaid water rents for multiple towns.
• Adopted resolutions to amend staffing patterns for Jail, WIC, and Youth Bureau.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from October 13, 2021, and audit monthly bills, with a motion to pay all bills as audited. The meeting is scheduled for November 17, 2021, at 9:00 AM in Room B214 of the County Office Building B in Fort Edward, NY. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from October 13, 2021
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, including $13,936.94 in COVID-related payments and $3,622.56 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses. The committee also accepted the minutes from the October 13, 2021 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Accepted the minutes of the October 13, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,622.56.
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, including COVID payments of $13,936.94.

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review three site plan referrals under General Municipal Law. The board will consider a fence and driveway change in Fort Edward, a building restoration into a tavern and apartments, and a commercial building with parking in Kingsbury. The meeting is held via teleconference and in person, with public viewing on YouTube.

• Site plan review: fence addition and driveway changes at 18-13 Bridge Street, Fort Edward
• Site plan review: building restoration into tavern and apartments at 13-15 East Street, Fort Edward
• Site plan review: commercial building, storage shed, and 34-space parking lot on Park Road, Kingsbury

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed three site plans and voted unanimously (2-0) to classify each as a Matter of Essentially Local Concern. The projects include a fence and driveway realignment at 11-13 Bridge Street, Fort Edward; a tavern/eatery and apartments at 13-15 East Street, Fort Edward; and a commercial building, storage shed, and parking at 68 Park Road, Kingsbury. The Kingsbury project was approved with comments requiring the applicant to review the stormwater management plan and provide written notification to Warren County and the Town of Kingsbury.

• Approved 11-13 Bridge Street fence and driveway realignment as local concern (2-0)
• Approved 13-15 East Street tavern/eatery and apartments as local concern (2-0)
• Approved 68 Park Road commercial building as local concern with comments (2-0)
• Required stormwater management plan review for 68 Park Road project
• Required written notification to Warren County and Town of Kingsbury for 68 Park Road project

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a 2022 tentative budget workshop, a $14.8 million sewer district capital project, and multiple grant and equipment purchases. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and reports, as well as specific resolutions and contracts. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• 2022 Tentative Budget Workshop
• Capital Project No. 114 – SD#2 Long Term Control Plan - $14,791,295
• FY2020 Statewide Interoperable Comm. Grant - $728,008
• IT budget amendment - $308,500
• Probation portable radios - $9,000

The Finance Committee approved a $14,791,295 budget amendment for Sewer District No. 2's Long Term Control Plan, funded by a $940,000 state grant and $13,851,295 in bond proceeds. It also approved several other budget amendments, including $308,500 for IT purchases, $728,008 for a public safety communications grant, and $100,000 for truck purchases. The committee authorized the Treasurer to collect taxes for the Town of Fort Ann for $3,972, designated official newspapers for 2022, and approved supplemental mortgage tax disbursements of $20,092.56. A motion to bid on up to eight vehicles, potentially electric, was approved.

• Approved $14,791,295 amendment for Sewer District No. 2 Long Term Control Plan
• Approved $308,500 IT budget amendment for 2021 purchases
• Approved $728,008 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant for public safety
• Approved $100,000 amendment for County Road Machinery truck purchase
• Authorized Treasurer to collect taxes for Town of Fort Ann for $3,972
• Designated Whitehall Times as official Democrat newspaper and The Eagle as official Republican newspaper for 2022
• Approved supplemental mortgage tax disbursements of $20,092.56 to towns and villages
• Approved motion to go out to bid for up to eight vehicles with 120-day delivery

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet jointly to approve prior minutes, hear presentations on Northwinds IPA and Project COAST, and discuss new business including board term renewals and a NYS OMH Systems of Care Grant. Informational items include updates on the BHSN SAMHSA Grant, a vice-chair election, the 2022 meeting calendar, a memorialization, and a veteran peer support RFP. The meeting is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• NYS OMH Systems of Care Grant discussion
• BHSN SAMHSA Grant update
• Warren and Washington County CSB term renewals
• ADK Peer-to-Peer Veteran Peer Support RFP (Joseph P. Dwyer)
• 2022 CSB meeting calendar

The Warren County Community Services Board approved renewed terms for Belinda Bradley, James P. Dexter, and Christian Hanchett, and nominated Susan McManus to fill a vacancy. The Washington County board deferred action on its minutes and a $25,000 NYS OMH grant. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational.

• Approved October 14, 2021 joint meeting minutes (Warren Co. unanimous; Washington Co. deferred)
• Approved term renewals for Belinda Bradley, James P. Dexter, Christian Hanchett (unanimous)
• Nominated Susan McManus for Warren County CSB vacancy (unanimous)
• Deferred action on $25,000 NYS OMH Systems of Care grant (Washington Co.)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee is meeting to review department staffing requests and staffing pattern changes, including backfill positions in the Public Defender's office, Department of Social Services, and WIC program. The committee will also accept minutes from prior meetings and receive a Kronos update. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Public Defender – Assistant PD PT backfill, pending Public Safety approval
• Department of Social Services – Clerk (2), Social Services Examiner, and Social Services Division Director backfills, pending HHS approval
• WIC – Breastfeeding Peer Counselor (2) backfill, pending HHS approval
• Kronos update under Other Business

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved all staffing requests on the agenda and several off-agenda items, including backfills for the Public Defender's office, Department of Social Services, WIC, Personnel, Sheriff, and Youth Bureau. The committee also amended staffing patterns for WIC, Sheriff, and Youth Bureau positions. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved backfill for part-time Assistant Public Defender (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for two Clerks, Social Services Examiner, and Social Services Division Director in DSS (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for two Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and amended staffing pattern to add one Peer Counselor and remove one Senior Peer Counselor (unanimous)
• Approved off-agenda backfills for Community Services Worker and Social Services Examiner in DSS (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for two part-time Exam Proctors in Personnel (unanimous)
• Approved one full-time Cook for Sheriff, amending staffing pattern to remove one part-time Cook and two part-time Assistant Cooks (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing Supervisor and amended staffing pattern to add one Program Specialist and remove one Court Referral Specialist (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee is meeting on October 27, 2021, to receive a presentation of the 2022 tentative budget. The meeting will be held via teleconference and in person, and the public can view it on YouTube. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation of 2022 Tentative Budget
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person at County Office Building B, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward
• Public viewing available via YouTube channel

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2022 Tentative Budget, which projects a tax levy of $35,827,330, a $1,000,000 (2.87%) increase from 2021. The committee approved a motion allowing Information Technology to issue a purchase order for a camera system project to qualify for a discount, and to forward a $15,000 budget amendment to the full Board. A public hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 19, 2021.

• Approved IT purchase order for camera project to qualify for discount (unanimous)
• Forwarded $15,000 budget amendment transferring funds from contractual to equipment to full Board

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to accept minutes, receive a cyber security report, and discuss IT project updates, including a camera project. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• IT Report
• Camera Project

The committee approved moving a budget amendment to the Finance Committee to transfer $15,000 from a contractual account to equipment for a camera system, and authorized the IT CIO to cut a purchase order now and overdraw the equipment account to qualify for a discount. They also approved moving a motion to amend the budget to allow IT to purchase items this year, transferring $308,500 from contingency funds to IT. Both actions are pending Finance Committee approval.

• Approved moving budget amendment to Finance Committee for $15,000 transfer to camera system (unanimous)
• Authorized IT CIO to cut purchase order and overdraw equipment account pending resolution (unanimous)
• Approved moving motion to Finance Committee to transfer $308,500 from contingency to IT for 2022 budget reduction (unanimous)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss department requests and reports, including a contract amendment for COVID testing, license renewals, staffing backfill requests, and budget amendments. The meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2021, immediately following the Information Technology Committee meeting, and will be held in person and via teleconference.

• Amendment to contract with Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad for COVID testing and request for waiver of procurement policy
• CLIA license renewal for Public Health
• Backfill requests for 2 Breastfeeding Peer Counselor positions, 2 Clerks, 1 Social Welfare Examiner, and 1 Social Services Division Director
• Budget amendments for Public Health
• Review of Foster Care/Child Care ARA Spending Plan

The Health & Human Services Committee approved an amendment to the agreement with Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad to provide COVID testing, with a maximum reimbursement of $35,600, and waived the procurement policy. They also approved several backfill requests, budget amendments, and a vaccine advertising campaign with Warren County. The committee moved the Office for the Aging vehicle purchase request to the Finance Committee for further consideration.

• Approved amendment to Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad contract for COVID testing up to $35,600
• Waived procurement policy for Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad contract
• Approved CLIA license renewal with $200 fee
• Approved backfill of two Breastfeeding Peer Counselor positions and staffing pattern amendment
• Approved 2021 budget amendment recognizing $38,779 Early Intervention Administrative Grant
• Approved vaccine advertising campaign with Warren County using grant funds and county logo
• Approved backfills for two Clerk, two Social Welfare Examiner, one Division Director, and one Community Services Worker positions
• Approved Youth Bureau staffing pattern amendment for Program Specialist position

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including contract renewals for coroner services, jail food service, and forensic pathology, as well as budget amendments for radio purchases and a request to backfill a part-time attorney position. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Contract renewals: Hudson Headwaters (coroners' physician), NMS Laboratory (toxicology), NYSDOCCS (jail food service)
• Request for resolution to set rates for transport to Amsterdam
• Budget amendment for probation radios: $9,000.00 (A.3140.121 to A.3140.2090)
• Request for resolution for grant funds recognition
• Request to backfill part-time attorney in Public Defender's office

The Public Safety Committee approved a $400 rate for autopsy transport to Amsterdam, renewed the NMS Laboratory toxicology contract, and waived procurement policy for the Hudson Headwaters coroner physician contract. It also approved a five-year jail food service contract with NYSDOCCS, a $9,000 budget amendment for probation radios, and recognized two grant awards totaling $756,086. Several staffing requests were forwarded to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved $400 autopsy transport rate to Amsterdam (unanimous)
• Approved NMS Laboratory toxicology contract and waived procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved Hudson Headwaters coroner physician contract renewal and waived procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved five-year NYSDOCCS jail food service contract (opposed by Clary)
• Approved $9,000 budget amendment for 11 probation radios (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $28,078 EMPG grant (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $728,008 SICG grant (unanimous)
• Forwarded staffing requests to Personnel Committee: jail cook position and part-time public defender backfill

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review two site plan referrals: a 20MW solar project in Fort Edward and a new structure with parking lot in Kingsbury. The meeting will also include notices from the Adirondack Park Agency. Public can view via YouTube.

• 20MW solar project at Cary Road & Peterson Road, Fort Edward
• New structure and parking lot at 1595 State Route 196, Kingsbury
• APA notices P2021-0212, P2021-0214, P2021-0234

The Washington County Planning Agency met virtually and reviewed General Municipal Law (GML) referrals, including a 20MW solar facility in Fort Edward and a dog boarding expansion in Kingsbury, both deemed matters of local concern. The agency also noted three Adirondack Park Agency (APA) applications for subdivisions and a commercial use. No final determinations were recorded in this preliminary draft report.

• Reviewed Dolan Solar 20MW facility site plan referral (Fort Edward)
• Reviewed Lucky Dog LLC dog boarding expansion site plan referral (Kingsbury)
• Noted APA application 2021-0212 for 2-lot subdivision in Fort Ann
• Noted APA application 2021-0214 for 2-lot subdivision in Putnam
• Noted APA application 2021-0234 for commercial use in Fort Ann

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution to appoint an Executive Director of the Sewer District. The meeting will take place via teleconference and in person, immediately following the Public Works Committee meeting.

• Consider Resolution to Appoint Executive Director of Sewer District

The Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 218, which creates the title of Executive Director Washington County Sewer District Trainee, sets compensation, and appoints an Executive Director for Sewer District II. The vote was unanimous with 16 ayes and 1 absent. Discussion included a question about residency requirements, which the Personnel Officer stated were not required for this position.

• Approved Resolution No. 218 to create Executive Director Sewer District Trainee position and appoint Executive Director of Sewer District II (16-0, 1 absent)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. The body is discussing equipment procurement and the appointment of a Sewer District Executive Director.

• Car Pool plow purchase
• Auction list review
• Request to extend temporary use of County Vehicle for Granville Senior Shuttle
• Consideration of Executive Director appointment for the Sewer District

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of four plow trucks for $1,068,876, funded by transferring money within the DPW budget. They also approved buying a plow and sander insert for a new pickup truck, declared four older trucks surplus for auction, and appointed a new Executive Director for Sewer District #2. The committee extended Granville's temporary use of a county van until they receive their replacement, with a three-month sunset clause.

• Approved purchase of four plow trucks for $1,068,876
• Approved purchase of plow and sander insert for new pickup truck ($19,249 estimate)
• Declared four older trucks surplus and authorized auction
• Appointed candidate as Executive Director of Sewer District #2 and amended staffing pattern
• Forwarded budget amendments for two Sewer District grants ($150,000 and $900,000) to Finance Committee
• Extended Granville's temporary use of county van until replacement arrives, with 3-month sunset (Hicks abstained)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss updates on septic replacement funding, agricultural and other projects, tourism, and broadband. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Septic Replacement Funding Update
• Ag and Other Projects Update
• Tourism Update
• Broadband Update

The committee voted to recertify Consolidated Agricultural Districts #6 and #7 with minor exclusions and to approve 30-day annual inclusions for three properties, setting public hearings. It also received updates on tourism marketing data, broadband deployment, and septic replacement funding, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved recertifying CAD #6 with exclusion of John Filmore 4.27 acres (motion by Hicks, seconded by Skellie)
• Approved recertifying CAD #7 with exclusion of 1.51 acres (motion by Hicks, seconded by Skellie)
• Approved 30-day annual inclusions: Lakeside Farm 143.6 acres (Putnam CAD#2), Richard Dempsey 1.3 acres (White Creek CAD#5), Richard Stallmer 0.13 acres (Jackson CAD#5) (motion by Hicks, seconded by Campbell and Skellie)
• Adopted minutes of September 21, 2021 meeting

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to accept prior minutes and hear department requests, including a real property auction contract, buildings and grounds updates, and a county administrator vacation time buyout. They will also discuss the Argyle Well Property. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Real Property – Auction Contract
• Buildings & Grounds – Updates
• County Administrator – Vacation Time Buyout
• Argyle Well Property discussion

The Government Operations Committee approved several actions: renewed the county's contract with Auctions International for foreclosed property auctions for two years, with a waiver of the procurement policy; approved a $13,269 vacation time buyout for four employees in Public Health and Public Safety; and transferred the Argyle well property to the Town of Argyle for $2,000. The committee also voted to join a class action lawsuit regarding PFC/PFOA contamination at inactive landfills. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved renewal of Auctions International contract for two years, with procurement policy waiver (as amended)
• Approved $13,269 vacation time buyout for four employees (Public Health and Public Safety)
• Approved transfer of Argyle well property to Town of Argyle for $2,000 (as amended)
• Approved joining class action lawsuit regarding PFC/PFOA contamination at inactive landfills
• Referred sidewalk and small building for Meals on Wheels to next meeting
• Entered executive session for land acquisition negotiations; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular monthly meeting on October 15, 2021, at 10 a.m. in Fort Edward. The agenda is procedural, covering the notice, resolution submission deadlines, and livestream details, with no specific items listed in the provided text.

• Regular meeting notice for October 15, 2021
• Resolution submission deadline October 7, 2021
• Meeting livestreamed on YouTube

The Board of Supervisors convened on October 15, 2021, and adopted all 22 resolutions on the agenda. The most significant action was the unanimous approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $25,000,000 in serial bonds for improvements to the Sewer District No. 2 system. The board also approved several related sewer district items, including awarding construction bids, accepting grants, and making appointments.

• Approved $25M bond issuance for Sewer District No. 2 improvements (Resolution 207, 15-0)
• Awarded bid for Sewer District Concrete Improvements (Resolution 210)
• Awarded bid for Sewer District Admin Building HVAC Replacement (Resolution 211)
• Awarded bid for Sewer District Solids Building Roof Replacement (Resolution 212)
• Appointed Tina McDougall as Public Health Director (Resolution 203)
• Set date for annual meeting and public hearing on 2022 tentative budget (Resolutions 205, 206)
• Approved amendments to staffing patterns for Personnel and Public Health departments (Resolutions 201, 204)
• Adopted standard work day and reporting resolution (Resolution 214)

Community Service Board

The boards will receive operational updates for Behavioral Health Services North and presentations regarding 2022 contract agency budgets. For Warren County, the board will vote on approving 2022 contract agency budgets and the 2022 Local Services Plan.

• Behavioral Health Services North operational updates
• 2022 Contract agency budget overview presentations
• Approval of 2022 Contract agency budgets (Warren Co. only)
• Approval of 2022 Local Services Plan (Warren Co. only)
• Updates on Federal Provider Relief Fund and American Rescue Plan funds

The Warren County Community Services Board voted unanimously to approve the 2022 contract agency budgets and the 2022 Local Services Plan, as recommended by the Budget Review Committee and Washington County. The boards also approved minutes from three prior joint meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved 2022 contract agency budgets (Warren Co. only) (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Local Services Plan (Warren Co. only) (unanimous)
• Approved June 10, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 13, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 9, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee will meet to review the September 15, 2021, minutes and discuss the PCard reimbursement process. The committee will also audit monthly bills with a motion to pay all bills as audited.

• Discussion of PCard Reimbursement Process
• Audit of monthly bills
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved a change to how procurement card (P-card) payments are processed, moving to a single-voucher system that charges back departments, aiming to eliminate double-counting in audit reports. They also approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $6,238.08, all monthly bills as audited, and a Hudson Falls water bill of $61.60. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved internal change to P-card processing as presented by Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $6,238.08 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all bills as audited (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Hudson Falls water bill for $61.60 (unanimous)

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to receive informational updates and discuss long-term care provider issues. The agenda includes operational updates from behavioral health services and the Parsons/Northern Rivers ACT Team, as well as reports on veteran peer services and federal funding. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information sharing.

• BHSN operational updates
• Parsons/Northern Rivers ACT Team updates
• Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Services Program
• Federal Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds
• Opioid Settlement funds

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees met via Zoom on October 8, 2021, and received informational updates from staff and agencies. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken. The most notable action reported was a decision to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the ADK Peer-to-Peer veteran support program, with $185,000 in annual funding.

• Decision to issue RFP for ADK Peer-to-Peer veteran support program ($185,000 annual funding)
• BHSN purchased building at 25 Willowbrook Rd for expansion
• BHSN expanded School Based Services to 8-9 school districts, serving 200+ students
• ACT Team fully staffed, serving 48 clients with waitlist of 8-10
• Warren & Washington Counties to receive opioid settlement funds; distribution to be determined
• LTCC identified gaps in long-term care for SPMI and aging; trainings planned

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss 2022 personnel requests and other business. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• 2022 Personnel Requests
• Other Business

The Washington County Personnel Committee voted to amend the staffing pattern to allow an unlimited number of Contact Tracers under Public Health, responding to high workload. The committee also reviewed detailed 2022 personnel requests, including grade increases, promotions, new positions, and exempt salary requests, but took no final action on them, leaving decisions to the Budget Officer. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with updates on the Sewer District Executive Director search and discussion of future budget talks.

• Amended staffing pattern to increase Contact Tracers to unlimited (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Skellie, adopted)
• Reviewed 2022 personnel requests; no action taken, deferred to Budget Officer
• Discussed scheduling further meeting to discuss personnel requests; no decision made

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to discuss specific items. The agenda includes discussions regarding the LGRMIF Grant for the County Clerk and funding for the Multi-Jurisdictional Reval Project.

• LGRMIF Grant – County Clerk
• Multi-Jurisdictional Reval Project Funding

The committee voted to forward a request to the Finance Committee to cover the $67,469 outstanding cost of the multi-jurisdictional revaluation project for six towns (Salem, Jackson, Easton, Dresden, Fort Edward, and White Creek), after shared services funding fell short. The motion was moved by Mr. Ferguson and seconded by Mrs. Fedler, with discussion noting the towns were told the project would be covered by grants and shared services. The committee also recognized receipt of a $63,576 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant and forwarded it to Finance for a budget amendment.

• Moved to forward $67,469 reval cost coverage to Finance Committee (motion by Ferguson, seconded by Fedler).
• Recognized receipt of $63,576 LGRMIF grant and forwarded to Finance for budget amendment (motion by Ferguson, seconded by Fedler, adopted).

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to handle routine finance business: approving prior minutes, receiving department reports, and setting the date for the annual meeting and the 2022 tentative budget public hearing. The committee will also consider several budget amendments, including one for the County Clerk's office, and a resolution on the standard workday. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Set time and date of Annual Meeting & 2022 Tentative Budget Public Hearing
• Budget amendment: Sewer District Serial Bond Resolution
• Budget amendment: EPG & GIGP Grants
• Budget amendment: County Clerk – LGRMIF - $63,576
• Standard Workday Resolution

The Finance Committee approved a resolution authorizing up to $25 million in serial bonds for Sewer District #2 improvements, including prior authorizations. It also awarded three construction bids for the district, all contingent on EFC approval, and set the annual meeting and budget hearing for November 19, 2021. Several other resolutions were adopted, including grant matches, a records management grant, and a standard workday resolution.

• Authorized up to $25M serial bonds for Sewer District #2 improvements
• Awarded SD #2 concrete improvements bid to W.M. Schultz Construction for $2,698,000
• Awarded SD #2 HVAC replacement bid to John W. Danforth for $76,000
• Awarded SD #2 roof replacement bid to Titan Roofing for $120,200
• Set annual meeting and 2022 tentative budget hearing for Nov. 19, 2021 at 10 AM
• Authorized 20% local match (up to $20,000) for Engineering Planning Grant
• Authorized 10% local match for Green Innovation Grant Program
• Accepted $63,576 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund grant

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance and Personnel Committees will meet jointly to consider staffing requests and pattern changes, including backfills in Public Works and Personnel, and to review the 2022 Personnel Department budget request. The meeting is via teleconference and open to the public.

• Highway Worker II backfill (Public Works)
• Assistant Storekeeper backfill (Public Works)
• Senior Account Clerk backfill with Personnel Assistant (Personnel) - staffing pattern change
• Consider 2022 Personnel Department budget request

The joint Personnel and Finance Committee approved several staffing backfills across departments, including DPW, County Clerk, County Attorney, Public Health, and Social Services. They also appointed Tina McDougall as Public Health Director and amended the staffing pattern to remove a Fiscal Officer position. The 2022 Personnel Department budget request was presented but not voted on.

• Approved two Highway Worker II backfills
• Approved Assistant Storekeeper backfill
• Approved Highway Supervisor 1 backfill
• Approved backfill of Senior Account Clerk with Personnel Assistant and amended staffing pattern
• Approved Motor Vehicle License Clerk backfill
• Approved Assistant County Attorney backfill if position becomes vacant
• Appointed Tina McDougall as Public Health Director and amended staffing pattern to remove one Fiscal Officer
• Approved Social Services Examiner backfill and temporary Computer Operations Coordinator backfill

Information Technology

The Information Technology and Finance Committees will hold a joint meeting via teleconference. The agenda includes a cybersecurity report from the County Attorney and a review of the 2022 budget request.

• Cyber Security Report from the County Attorney
• Review of 2022 Budget Request
• Information Technology project updates

The joint IT and Finance Committee approved a waiver of procurement policy to purchase new code application software and iPads for $55,000, funded from the contingency account, and forwarded it to the Finance Committee, which adopted a budget amendment for the purchase. The committee also discussed creating a new Help Desk Manager position to improve IT efficiency and reviewed the 2022 IT budget request of $2,238,507, noting adjustments for revenue and expenses.

• Approved waiver of procurement policy for $55,000 code software and iPads (IT Committee)
• Adopted budget amendment moving $55,000 from contingency for code software and iPads (Finance Committee)
• Discussed new Help Desk Manager position (no formal vote)
• Reviewed 2022 IT budget request of $2,238,507 (no formal action)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Finance and Health & Human Services Committees are meeting jointly to review departmental budget requests for Mental Health, Veterans, Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing, Public Health, and DSS/OFA. The agenda also includes the appointment of a Public Health Director and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Budget request review: Mental Health, including John P Dwyer Services Program
• Budget request review: Veterans
• Budget request review: Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing
• Budget request review: Public Health, including appointment of Public Health Director
• Budget request review: DSS/OFA

The joint Health & Human Services and Finance Committee reviewed 2022 budget requests from multiple departments and approved several actions, including moving forward with an RFP for the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Care Services Program, submitting an RFP for Warren County Probation's Alternative Sentencing Program, contracting with McCarthy and Conlin for a Medicaid cost report, forwarding Tina McDougall's appointment as Public Health Director to the Personnel Committee, backfilling a DSS Examiner position, approving a temporary backfill for a Computer Operations Coordinator, and waiving procurement policy to contract with GoGoGrandparent Transportation.

• Approved RFP for Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Care Services Program with Warren County
• Approved submitting RFP for Warren County Probation Alternative Sentencing Program
• Approved waiver from Procurement Policy and contract with McCarthy and Conlin for Medicaid cost report ($5,500)
• Forwarded appointment of Tina McDougall as Public Health Director to Personnel Committee
• Approved backfill of DSS Examiner position and forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Approved temporary backfill for Computer Operations Coordinator due to military leave
• Approved waiver of procurement policy to contract with GoGoGrandparent Transportation

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Joint Finance and Public Safety Committee is meeting to review 2022 departmental budget requests for public safety-related offices, including Medical Examiners, Probation, District Attorney, Sheriff/Jail, and others. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and in person. No final decisions are made; this is a discussion and review session.

• 2022 budget requests for Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, Code Enforcement, Probation, Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, District Attorney/Grand Jury, Public Safety/EMS/Fire, and Sheriff/Jail
• Code Enforcement software request
• EMS responses and gap coverage discussion
• Acceptance of August 31, 2021 minutes

The Joint Public Safety and Finance Committee reviewed 2022 budget requests from multiple departments, including Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, Code Enforcement, Probation, Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, District Attorney, Public Safety, EMS, Fire Bureau, and Sheriff/Jail. No formal approvals were made; the meeting was for discussion and direction. The Sheriff requested four additional deputies and a legal assistant was proposed for the District Attorney's office, but no votes were taken.

• Accepted minutes from August 31, 2021 meeting
• Directed Medical Examiners to purchase file cabinets from 2021 funds via budget transfer
• Directed District Attorney to contact Personnel Officer regarding legal assistant position
• Directed Deputy Public Safety Director to survey EMS agencies and research coverage options
• Discussed Sheriff's request for four additional deputies (no action taken)

Public Works

The Joint Finance and Public Works Committees are meeting to discuss departmental budget requests. The session includes reviews of grant resolutions and the appointment of commissioners for the Sewer District.

• Engineering Planning Grant request for $150,000
• Green Innovation Grant resolution
• LTCP Bonding Resolution
• Re-appointment of Sewer District Commissioners Edward Carpenter and James Maskell
• Awarding of EPC and Concrete Contracts

The joint Public Works and Finance Committee approved a $25M bonding resolution for Sewer District #2's Long Term Control Plan, increasing prior borrowing authorization from $16M. The committee also accepted a $100,000 Engineering Planning Grant and a $940,000 Green Innovation Grant, both with local matches, and reappointed two sewer district commissioners. The energy performance and concrete contracts were approved contingent on DEC acceptance of comment responses. The committee also approved DPW backfill requests and reviewed 2022 budget requests.

• Approved $25M bonding resolution for Sewer District #2 Long Term Control Plan
• Accepted $100,000 Engineering Planning Grant with 20% local match
• Accepted $940,000 Green Innovation Grant with 10% local match
• Reappointed Edward Carpenter and James Maskell to Sewer District Board
• Approved energy performance and concrete contracts contingent on DEC acceptance
• Approved DPW backfill requests (Highway Supervisor I, Highway Worker II, Assistant Storekeeper)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet via teleconference and in person to conduct site plan reviews. The agency will consider a third-floor construction project in the Village of Fort Edward and an Amish cemetery proposal in the Town of Greenwich.

• Site Plan Review: 3rd floor construction at Spring Motor Court, 215 Broadway, Fort Edward
• Site Plan Review: Amish Cemetery proposed by Andy Schrock at 173 County Route 49, Greenwich

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify two site plan applications as essentially matters of local concern, allowing local boards to proceed. The first was a 3rd floor addition at 215 Broadway in Fort Edward, proposed by Spring Motor Inn, with a note to check historic register status. The second was an Amish Cemetery at 173 County Route 49 in Greenwich, proposed by Andy Schrock. Both motions passed 2-0 with no abstentions.

• Approved Spring Motor Inn 3rd floor addition as matter of local concern (2-0)
• Approved Amish Cemetery site plan as matter of local concern (2-0)

Government Operations

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance and Government Operations committees are meeting jointly to consider 2022 departmental budget requests. The agenda includes presentations from multiple county departments, from the Legislative Board through the Board of Elections, and discussion of other business such as vacation balances. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference.

• Consider 2022 departmental budget requests for Legislative Board/Clerk of the Board, County Administration, County Attorney, Real Property, County Clerk/Historian, Treasurer, Buildings & Grounds/Parks, and Board of Elections
• Board of Elections requests include items on school elections and increasing work and storage space
• Other business includes discussion of vacation balances
• Accept minutes from September 1, 2021 meeting

The joint Government Operations and Finance Committee reviewed 2022 budget requests from multiple county departments, including the Legislative Board, County Administrator, County Attorney, Real Property, County Clerk, Treasurer, Buildings & Grounds, and Board of Elections. No final budget approvals were made; the committee also discussed the Board of Elections' decision to stop providing services for school elections and directed staff to explore solutions for space and mail issues. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 AM.

• Reviewed 2022 budget requests from all county departments, with no formal approvals made.
• Discussed Board of Elections' decision to stop providing services for school elections; commissioners apologized and committed to future changes being run through the Government Operations Committee first.
• Directed County Administrator and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds to find a larger space for voting machine storage and testing.
• Directed staff to look into mail delivery to the Burgoyne complex for Code Enforcement and Board of Elections.
• Discussed a one-time vacation balance buyout for employees unable to use time due to COVID; directed County Administrator to bring back a payout total for committee consideration.
• Noted that a resolution to adopt the Title VI plan with NYDOT-requested changes will be presented at the next Board meeting.

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development and Finance Committees meet jointly to consider 2022 budget requests from Soil & Water, Cooperative Extension, and Planning/Tourism/Economic Development. The meeting is via teleconference and open to the public. Agenda items also include accepting minutes from September 1, 2021.

• 2022 budget request: Soil & Water
• 2022 budget request: Cooperative Extension
• 2022 budget request: Planning/Tourism/Economic Development
• Accept minutes from September 1, 2021

The joint Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development and Finance committees met to review 2022 budget requests from Soil and Water Conservation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and Planning/Economic Development. No formal votes were taken on the requests; the meeting was for discussion and review only. The committees accepted the minutes from the September 1, 2021 meeting.

• Accepted minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting (moved by Griffith, seconded by Campbell)
• Reviewed 2022 Soil & Water Conservation budget request of $208,000 county appropriation
• Reviewed 2022 Cornell Cooperative Extension budget request of $403,198
• Reviewed 2022 Planning/Economic Development budget request of $287,220 (level funding)
• Reviewed 2022 Publicity budget request of $92,500 (level funding with 2020)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting, auditing monthly bills, and other business. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on financial oversight.

• Audit monthly bills
• Accept minutes from August 18, 2021 meeting
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Board of Supervisors met on September 17, 2021, and adopted all 19 resolutions on the agenda. Key actions included authorizing an opioid crisis settlement with McKesson and Cardinal Health, recognizing lost revenues under the American Rescue Plan and transferring funds to the General Fund, and creating Capital Project No. 130 for DPW Barn Repairs & Replacement. The board also approved a pipeline easement across county land in Argyle and supported Adirondack Community College's capital improvement plan. All resolutions were adopted, with no denials or tabling.

• Adopted Resolution 177: Authorized implementation and funding of a transportation federal-aid project.
• Adopted Resolution 178: Made appointments/reappointments to the Sewer District No. 2 Board of Commissioners.
• Adopted Resolution 179: Amended staffing pattern for DSS.
• Adopted Resolution 180/181: Accepted payment of returned village and school taxes.
• Adopted Resolution 188: Authorized settlement of opioid crisis action (McKesson, Cardinal Health et al.).
• Adopted Resolution 190/191: Recognized lost revenues under ARPA, transferred to General Fund, and created Capital Project No. 130 for DPW Barn Repairs.
• Adopted Resolution 194: Authorized a pipeline easement across county land in Argyle to Washington Land Associates, LLC.
• Adopted Resolution 195: Supported Adirondack Community College Capital Improvement Plan for 2022-2023 ($1,701,500).

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 18, 2021, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes from August 18, 2021
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved paying all bills as audited, totaling $3,742,357.52 across regular and special audits. They also approved $3,476.89 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses, including community college adjustments and a jail legal services bill. The committee accepted the August 18, 2021 meeting minutes. No other business was discussed.

• Approved the minutes of the August 18, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,476.89 for prior-year expenses.
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $3,742,357.52.
• Noted COVID-related payments of $427.35 in the regular audit.

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council is meeting virtually to vote on its President and Vice President, and to receive program updates on staffing, the county budget, and elder abuse awareness. Nutrition program updates and upcoming events will also be discussed, though events are currently suspended.

• Vote for Advisory Council President and Vice President
• OFA/ADRC staffing updates: Case Worker, Training and Resource Development Coordinator
• County budget update
• World Elder Abuse Awareness presentation by Suzanne Cody
• Nutrition program updates

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council met via Zoom and approved the previous minutes. The council suspended its annual officer vote because only 8 of the required 9 voting members were present. The council also reported receiving $85,000 in state funds for unmet needs, which will be used for home care services and waiting lists, and noted that the Whitehall meal site is suspended due to COVID-19.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Suspended officer vote due to lack of quorum (motion by Max McDonnell)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Community College

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Community College and Finance Committees are holding a joint meeting with the Warren County Board of Supervisors at SUNY Adirondack. They will receive a college update covering the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, the 2021 Facilities Master Plan, and enrollment, and will discuss the 2021-2022 capital request.

• Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund update
• 2021 Facilities Master Plan update
• Enrollment report
• 2021-2022 capital request discussion

The Washington County Community College and Finance Committees jointly approved the Adirondack Community College 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $1,701,500. The plan includes projects such as parking lot repair, phone system replacement, facilities master plan, academic equipment, and cafeteria renovation. The local share of $850,750 will be funded by capital chargebacks and donations, with no sponsor contribution requested. The Finance Committee forwarded the resolution to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration.

• Approved 2022-2023 Adirondack Community College Capital Improvement Plan (Community College Committee)
• Approved 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Plan and forwarded to full Board (Finance Committee)
• No capital request submitted for 2021-2022 due to lack of state funding

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards are meeting to approve minutes, hear 2022 budget overviews from contract agencies, and vote on the 2022 contract agency budgets and Local Services Plan. The meeting is in-person at the Warren County Municipal Center in Lake George.

• 2022 Contract agency budget overview presentations from Liberty House, People USA, and Council for Prevention
• Approval of 2022 Contract agency budgets
• 2022 Local Services Plan
• Approval of minutes from July 8, 2021 joint meeting

The Washington County Community Services Board unanimously approved the 2022 contract agency budgets upon recommendation of the Budget Review Committee, while Warren County deferred its vote. The boards also approved minutes from the May 13 and June 10, 2021 meetings. Budget presentations were heard from Liberty House, People USA, Warren Washington Rose House, and Council for Prevention, including discussion of funding losses and advocacy efforts.

• Approved 2022 contract agency budgets (Washington Co. unanimous; Warren Co. deferred)
• Approved June 10, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous, both counties)
• Approved May 13, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous, both counties)
• Discussed honoring late member Joan Grishkot; R. York to explore options and report in October

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review monthly reports, consider budget amendments, and discuss an opioid settlement resolution. The agenda includes a proposed $85,000 budget amendment for DSS/OFA unmet needs and a title grade change for a senior engineer position.

• Budget amendment: DSS/OFA Unmet Needs - $85,000
• Public Health Grant Resolutions
• Amend title by grade schedule: Sr. Engineer from Grade 26 to Grade 22
• Opioid Settlement Resolution
• Accept payment of returned village & school taxes

The Finance Committee approved multiple budget amendments, including recognizing $5,942,080 in American Rescue Plan Act 'lost revenues' and transferring $5 million to a new Capital Project No. 130 for DPW Barn Repairs & Replacement, with $653,920 to Capital Project No. 125. It also authorized an opioid settlement with distributors (McKesson, Cardinal Health, et al.) and accepted returned village and school taxes until November 30, 2021. Several grant-funded budget amendments were adopted for Public Health and the Office for the Aging.

• Approved $5,942,080 ARPA lost revenue transfer to General Fund
• Created Capital Project No. 130 with $5,000,000 for DPW Barn Repairs & Replacement
• Approved $653,920 transfer to Capital Project No. 125 (Capital Improvement Plan)
• Authorized opioid settlement with McKesson, Cardinal Health, et al. (approx. $712,919-$1,259,361 over 18 years)
• Accepted returned village taxes until November 30, 2021
• Accepted returned school taxes until November 30, 2021
• Amended Office for the Aging budget for $85,000 unmet needs funding
• Amended Public Health budget for Preparedness Grant ($50,999), Child Passenger Safety ($15,000), ELC COVID funds ($260,345), and Immunization Action Plan ($13,566)

Personnel

The committee is reviewing several department staffing requests, including backfills for the Department of Public Works and the Department of Social Services. The agenda also includes a request to use CLIP funds to purchase six new picnic tables with umbrellas.

• Staffing backfills for Senior Engineer, Principal Engineering Technician, and Senior Engineering Technician in DPW
• Staffing backfills for Clerks, Social Services Examiners, and Caseworkers in DSS
• Proposed title change from Welfare Emp. Rep. to Sr. Social Services Examiner
• Request to use CLIP for purchase of 6 new picnic tables with umbrellas for Main and Burgoyne Avenue Campuses

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved several staffing backfills, including a Senior Engineer and corresponding positions in Public Works, three Highway Worker II positions, and multiple roles in Social Services. They also approved a CLIP-funded purchase of six picnic tables with umbrellas, amended the staffing pattern for Public Health fellows, and granted three-month vacation carryover for three Public Health employees.

• Approved backfill of Senior Engineer and corresponding Principal Engineering Technician and Senior Engineering Technician positions.
• Approved backfill of three Highway Worker II positions.
• Approved backfill of two Clerk positions and amended staffing pattern to replace two Typist positions.
• Approved backfill of Senior Social Services Examiner and Social Services Examiner positions.
• Approved backfill of two Caseworkers.
• Approved title change from Welfare Employment Representative to Senior Social Services Examiner and amended staffing pattern.
• Approved purchase of six picnic tables with umbrellas using CLIP funds, with one member opposed.
• Approved three-month vacation carryover for three Public Health employees, following the Employee Handbook.

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss and act on several department requests and reports. Items include Public Health grant resolutions, COVID vaccination program site visits, a contract waiver, and multiple Department of Social Services backfill requests. The committee will also receive updates on the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and foster care assessments.

• Public Health: Grant resolution requests, carryover benefit time, overnight stay permission, Public Health Corps Fellowship Program, COVID Vaccination Program site visit, and request for waiver of Quadrant Biosciences contract
• Youth Bureau: Permission to purchase incentives through STSJP funds
• Office for Aging: Resolution to acknowledge additional $85,000 in unmet needs funds
• Department of Social Services: Backfill requests for 2 clerks, 1 senior social services examiner, 1 social services examiner, 2 caseworkers, and change of prior approval for 1 welfare employment rep to 1 senior SSE
• Updates on Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and collaboration with Community Services on foster care assessments

The Health & Human Services Committee approved forwarding a resolution to the full Board for a $1,711,566 contract with Quadrant Biosciences for school COVID testing, with no administrative fees retained by the county. The committee also accepted several grants, including $316,677 in additional COVID Enhanced Detection funding, and approved multiple Social Services backfill requests. All actions were forwarded to the full Board or Finance/Personnel Committees for final approval.

• Approved forwarding contract with Quadrant Biosciences for $1,711,566 in school COVID testing funding to the full Board, with no administrative fees retained by the county.
• Accepted Child Passenger Safety Grant of $15,000 (10/1/21-9/30/22) and forwarded to Finance Committee for budget amendment.
• Accepted additional Immunization Action Plan funding of $13,565 for COVID/Flu vaccination clinics and forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Accepted additional COVID Enhanced Detection Grant funding of $316,677 (total $577,022) and forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Accepted Public Health Preparedness Grant of $50,099 (7/1/21-6/30/22) and forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Approved carryover benefit time for four Public Health employees and forwarded to Personnel Committee.
• Approved $2,500 in STSJP funds for Youth Bureau incentives to reward positive behavior in at-risk programs.
• Approved submission to the State for a waiver program to provide higher shelter support for families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting in person to accept minutes from July 28, 2021, hear a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and receive project updates from the Information Technology department. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific contracts, dollar amounts, or policy decisions listed.

• Cyber Security Report by County Attorney
• Information Technology project updates
• Accept minutes from July 28, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Committee accepted the minutes from its July 28, 2021 meeting. The committee endorsed a proclamation recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The IT director reported on project updates, noting the completion of the DSS internet speed upgrade and ongoing work on a Windows 7 upgrade.

• Accepted the minutes of the July 28, 2021 meeting
• Endorsed a proclamation recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution approving a contract with Quadrant Biosciences and to discuss changes to the Open Meetings Law. The meeting is set for September 7, 2021, at 11:00 AM.

• Resolution to approve Quadrant Biosciences contract
• Discussion of changes to Open Meetings Law

The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved Resolution No. 176, authorizing a contract with Quadrant Biosciences for COVID testing under state-funded school testing programs. The board also reached a consensus to return to hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom) after the suspension of open meetings law.

• Approved Resolution No. 176: contract with Quadrant Biosciences for COVID testing (unanimous, 16-0)
• Consensus to return to hybrid meetings (in-person and Zoom)

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss the 2021-22 enacted NYS budget, the 2022 local government plan, and priority outcomes for developmental disabilities. The agenda also includes a presentation on crisis services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, plus CON requests, agency updates, and informational items.

• Review of 2021-22 Enacted NYS Budget
• 2022 Local Government Plan / Developmental Disabilities Priority Outcomes
• Crisis Services for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (CSIDD) presentation by Jen Calandra, Region 3 Assistant Director
• CON Requests/Approvals
• Agency Updates

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met and reviewed items from the 2021-22 Enacted NYS Budget and discussed seven priority outcomes for the 2022 Local Government Plan. The subcommittee approved several CON requests, including closures and relocations of residential sites, and received an update on Crisis Services for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (CSIDD). The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.

• Approved CWI closure of a 4-person Supervised IRA on Big Bay Road; individuals relocated to existing vacancies.
• Approved CWI reduced capacity from 3 to 2 and closure of Supportive IRA at 7-102 Regency Park North.
• Approved closure of 2-person Supportive site at 15-4 Needle Park Circle, with change of auspice from CWI to AIM.
• Approved WW relocation of a 1-person Supportive from 2nd to 1st floor in Regency Park North.
• Approved Center for Disability Services removal of Psychiatric Services from Article 16 Clinic at 133 Aviation Road; services to move to 314 South Manning site in Albany.

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee approved conveying an easement on county-owned property in the Town of Argyle to Washington Land Associates for zero dollars; a resolution will be prepared for the September Board meeting. The committee also approved spending up to $500 for food, refreshments, and supplies for Buildings and Grounds Safety Days. Discussion was held on the Board of Elections' decision to stop providing voting machines to schools, with members requesting the commissioners attend the next meeting to explain. No action was taken in executive session regarding the Middle Falls Highway Barn.

• Approved conveying the easement on county property in Argyle to Washington Land Associates for $0; resolution to be prepared for the September Board meeting
• Approved expenditure of funds for food/refreshments/supplies for Buildings and Grounds Safety Days
• Approved minutes of the July 20, 2021 meeting
• Entered executive session to discuss proposed acquisition, sale or lease of real property (Middle Falls Highway Barn); no action taken

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting on September 1, 2021, to accept minutes and receive informational updates on tourism, broadband, and 2020 Census data. The agenda includes the appointment of a Community Advisory Group alternate but lists no specific ordinances, contracts, or rezonings for decision. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on status reports rather than binding actions.

• Acceptance of minutes from the July 20, 2021 meeting
• Tourism status update
• Broadband status update
• 2020 Census data summary
• Appointment of a Community Advisory Group (CAG) alternate

The committee accepted the July 20, 2021 minutes and received updates on tourism, broadband, and census data. The county submitted a $20M NTIA broadband grant application on behalf of six counties, with a 10% match commitment. The committee also discussed geofencing data for tourism marketing and scheduled a future discussion on Airbnb life safety regulations.

• Accepted July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (moved by Griffith, seconded by Skellie)
• Submitted $20M NTIA broadband grant application with 10% county match
• Suspended subscription to All the Rooms Airbnb data due to accuracy concerns
• Scheduled discussion on Airbnb life safety for next meeting

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee is meeting in person on August 31, 2021. The agenda includes a union negotiations update, department reports from the Sheriff, Public Defender, District Attorney, and Probation, and a budget amendment for inmate medical expenses. This is a working committee meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Union negotiations update by Larry Paltrowitz, Esq.
• Budget amendment for inmate medical expenses (Sheriff)
• Body camera update (District Attorney)
• Increased case litigations (District Attorney)
• Revenue/funding/grants and staffing updates (Public Defender)

The Public Safety Committee approved a motion to investigate applying for an Indigent Legal Services (ILS) grant for family defense and child welfare caseload reduction, with a maximum award of $500,000. The District Attorney's office reported increased litigation and body camera footage review demands, but no staffing decision was made. The Sheriff's budget amendment for inmate medical expenses was deferred to next month. The committee also heard updates on probation and alternative sentencing programs.

• Approved motion to investigate applying for ILS grant (unanimous)
• Deferred Sheriff's budget amendment for inmate medical expenses to next month
• Accepted minutes of July 27, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for union negotiations, no action taken

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. The body will discuss personnel appointments for the Sewer District and requests to backfill engineering and highway positions.

• Sewer District Board of Commissioners appointments for Michael Fiorillo, Daniel Washburn, and Timothy Fisher
• Sale of surplus shoulder machine
• Herbicide program update
• Marchiselli - CR10
• Requests to backfill Senior Engineer and three Highway Worker 2 positions

The Public Works Committee approved several items, including declaring a 1952 shoulder machine surplus for auction, a $120,000 Marchiselli agreement for the CR 10 bridge project, and backfilling three Highway Worker II positions and a Senior Engineer position (with cascading backfills) to forward to the Personnel Committee. The committee also authorized the County Administrator to sign a new snow and ice removal agreement with the State of New York. Additionally, the committee reached consensus to offer the county's herbicide program to towns, with costs to be developed.

• Approved minutes of the July 27, 2021 meeting.
• Reappointed Michael Fiorillo and Daniel Washburn, and appointed Timothy Fisher to the Sewer District Board of Commissioners.
• Declared a 1952 Shoulder Machine surplus and sent it to auction.
• Approved a $120,000 Marchiselli agreement for the CR 10 bridge project over the Poultney River.
• Approved backfilling three Highway Worker II positions, forwarded to Personnel Committee.
• Approved backfilling the Senior Engineer position with cascading backfills, forwarded to Personnel Committee.
• Approved amending the grade schedule to decrease Senior Engineer from grade 26 to grade 22, forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Authorized signature of a snow and ice removal agreement with the State of New York.

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed five site plan applications and voted unanimously on each. All were deemed essentially matters of local concern, with two receiving comments. The projects include a storage garage billboard, an apartment complex, a new sign, a solar array, and a residential house.

• Approved as a matter of local concern: Storage garage billboard at 5 Harrison, Kingsbury, applicant Katrayla Blair.
• Approved as a matter of local concern with comment: Apartment complex at Burgoyne & Martindale, Kingsbury, applicant Schermerhorn Real Estate Holdings LLC.
• Approved as a matter of local concern: New sign at 10209 State Route 22, Granville, applicant AJ Signs/North Granville Hose Company, Inc.
• Approved as a matter of local concern with comment: 20MW commercial solar array on Cary to Patterson Roads, Fort Edward, applicant Dolan Solar LLC (CS Energy).
• Approved as a matter of local concern with comment: Residential 'shotgun' style house at 56 Salem Street, Greenwich, applicants Brian and Paryese Becker.

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held at the County Office Building in Fort Edward. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting and instructions for submitting resolutions; no specific items are listed.

• Regular meeting notice for August 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM
• Resolution submission deadline: August 12, 2021
• Late resolutions due by August 19, 2021

The Washington County Board of Supervisors met on August 20, 2021, and adopted all 31 resolutions on the agenda, covering topics such as a snow removal agreement with Warren County, staffing pattern amendments, budget adjustments, and legal settlements. Notable actions included approving a settlement related to the opioid crisis (Resolution 173) and authorizing the assignment of pipeline easements (Resolution 175). The board also accepted the August Audit Report and heard a COVID-19 update.

• Adopted Resolution 145: Snow removal agreement with Warren County for 2022
• Adopted Resolution 149: Awarded mini-bid for 4 Sheriff vehicles
• Adopted Resolution 156: Approved Washington County Smoke Free Policy
• Adopted Resolution 166: Amended 2021 budget for Hudson River Black River assessment increase (opposed by Henke, Ward, O'Brien)
• Adopted Resolution 167: Created Personnel Assistant title and amended staffing pattern (roll call: 14 ayes, 3 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 171: Supported sharing agricultural mitigation fees with counties (opposed by Haff)
• Adopted Resolution 173: Authorized opioid crisis settlement (J&J)
• Adopted Resolution 175: Authorized assignment of pipeline easements to Washington County Land Associates, LLC

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to review and accept the minutes from the July 14, 2021, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to audit monthly bills and consider a motion to pay all audited bills.

• Review of July 14, 2021, meeting minutes
• Audit of monthly bills
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,451,061.28 across all funds, and separately approved $18,271.34 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses. The committee also noted that the Sheriff's Department medical and pharmaceutical accounts are over budget due to increased pharmacy and COVID expenses, and that the Hudson River Black River assessment exceeded budget, with a budget amendment to be considered. Staples invoices will be accepted despite a billing process change.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,451,061.28 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $18,271.34 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 14, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Personnel

The Personnel Committee is meeting to consider requests for department staffing pattern changes. The agenda includes a request to backfill a position in the Department of Public Works and a request for additional part-time contact tracers in Public Health.

• Department of Public Works: Backfill Senior Account Clerk with Account Clerk
• Public Health: Requesting a pool of eight part-time Contact Tracers to cover increased COVID cases

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved two staffing pattern changes. The Department of Public Works will replace a retiring Senior Account Clerk with an Account Clerk, amending the staffing pattern accordingly. Public Health will add a pool of eight part-time Contact Tracers on an as-needed basis to address increased COVID cases. Both motions were adopted unanimously.

• Amended DPW staffing pattern to add one Account Clerk and delete one Senior Account Clerk (moved by Skellie, seconded by Ward, adopted)
• Amended Public Health staffing pattern to add a pool of eight part-time Contact Tracers on an as-needed basis (moved by Clary, seconded by Ward, adopted)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review department reports, approve budget amendments, and discuss personnel and contract items. Key actions include resolutions on property parcels, write-offs, budget adjustments, and a resolution supporting shared agricultural mitigation fees.

• Resolution for Parcel 231.-2-15 in Town of Jackson
• Budget amendments: SD #2 pumps $8,800, Mental Health $21,739, Buildings & Grounds $12,200, Burgoyne Roof $633, DSS CARES $260,827, APS $15,580
• Create Personnel Assistant position at Grade 8 and amend staffing pattern
• Amend pay rates for Special Patrol Officers school contracts
• Approve Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board 2022 budget

The Washington County Finance Committee approved several budget amendments, including funds for sewer pumps, mental health state aid, storage sheds, and federal grants for housing assistance and adult protective services. They also approved new pay rates for special patrol officers, a COVID-19 surcharge for preschool transportation, the 2022 regional planning board budget, and resolutions supporting agricultural mitigation fee sharing and a bridge project. Additionally, they authorized contracts for a lost revenue report and approved settlements for opioid and road condition lawsuits.

• Approved budget amendment for Sewer District No. 2 pumps ($8,800)
• Approved Mental Health budget amendment for 100% state aid COLA ($21,739)
• Approved Buildings & Grounds budget amendment for two Amish sheds ($12,200)
• Approved DSS budget amendment for CARES ESG-CV2 funds ($260,827)
• Approved DSS budget amendment for APS grant to purchase laptops ($15,580)
• Approved creating Personnel Assistant title at Grade 8 and amending staffing pattern
• Approved pay rates for Special Patrol Officers in five school districts
• Approved COVID-19 surcharge for preschool transportation contract (Durrin Transportation)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to consider multiple department staffing requests, including backfills and new positions, pending approval from other committees. The agenda includes staffing pattern changes in the Sheriff's office and new positions in the Department of Social Services.

• DPW backfills: Senior Engineer, Bridge Repair Person, Highway Supervisor II, Senior Account Clerk
• Probation: Account Clerk backfill with two-week temporary overlap
• DSS new positions: Case Supervisor Grade B, Senior Caseworker, 3 Caseworker positions
• Sheriff: Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk, Typist PT to Clerk FT staffing pattern changes
• Treasurer: Bookkeeper and Senior Account Clerk backfills

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved a series of backfill requests and staffing pattern changes across several departments, including Public Works, Probation, Social Services, Sheriff, Treasurer, County Clerk, and Personnel. All motions were adopted unanimously. The committee also discussed procedural preferences for handling backfills and staffing changes, with consensus to continue presenting backfills to oversight committees.

• Approved backfill for Bridge Repair Person at $20.40/hr (unanimous)
• Approved cascading backfills for Highway Supervisor II and related positions (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Senior Account Clerk with Storekeeper and backfill Storekeeper (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Account Clerk in Probation with 2-week temporary overlap (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Examiner (2 positions) (unanimous)
• Approved staffing pattern change adding Case Supervisor Grade B, Senior Caseworker, and 3 Caseworkers; approved filling first two (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff staffing changes: Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk (40 hrs), Typist PT to Clerk FT, and Civil Clerk backfill (unanimous)
• Approved creating Personnel Assistant title and filling position, and County Clerk part-time Clerk (unanimous)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to consider budget amendments, staffing backfills, and grant fund recognitions across several county departments. Items include mental health state aid, workforce development board appointments, social services staffing and computer purchases, and a public health transportation rate discussion.

• Budget amendment to recognize 100% State Aid COLA funds for Mental Health
• Workforce Development Board budget approval and re-appointments (Turina Parker, Mark Fish)
• Recognize Federal CARES ESG-CV and APS Grant funds for Dept of Social Services
• Permission to purchase computers with APS Grant funds
• Staffing backfills: Welfare Employment Rep, 2 Social Services Examiners, Senior Account Clerk; new Foster Care Recruitment/Licensing positions

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to accept $21,739 in state COLA funds, the Workforce Development Board budget of $191,600, and re-appointments. It also approved recognizing federal CARES ESG-CV funds ($260,827) and APS grant funds ($15,580), plus several staffing backfills and new foster care positions. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $21,739 state COLA budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Workforce Development Board budget of $191,600 (unanimous)
• Approved re-appointments of Mark Fish and Turina Parker to Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Recognized $260,827 in federal CARES ESG-CV funds (unanimous)
• Recognized $15,580 APS grant funds and approved laptop purchase (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for Welfare Employment Rep, 2 Social Services Examiners, Senior Account Clerk, and Clerk (unanimous)
• Moved Grade B Case Supervisor and Senior Caseworker positions to Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2% increase in Durrin Transportation contract for Early Intervention Program (unanimous)

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet in person to review the minutes from the July 6, 2021, meeting. The agenda includes a cyber security report from the County Attorney and updates on information technology projects.

• Cyber Security Report
• Information Technology project updates

The committee accepted the July 6, 2021 minutes and received updates from the County Attorney and CIO. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; project updates were informational only.

• Accepted July 6, 2021 meeting minutes (moved by Ward, seconded by Hogan)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests, including staffing changes in the Probation and Sheriff's departments, a grant award recognition for the PSAP, and other business. The meeting is informational and will be held in person.

• Crime Victim Grant/Statistics Update from District Attorney
• Probation staffing: Account Clerk backfill
• Sheriff staffing: PT to FT Clerk/Typist (35 to 40 hours), Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk (35 to 40 hours)
• Resolution to recognize FY20 PSAP Grant Award

The Public Safety Committee approved several staffing changes and a grant recognition. It approved backfilling an Account Clerk position in Probation, amending the Sheriff's staffing pattern to add a Senior Account Clerk and a full-time Clerk/Typist, and backfilling a Civil Clerk position. The committee also recognized a $145,590 PSAP grant award in the 2021 budget. All items were forwarded to the Personnel Committee for further consideration.

• Approved Probation Account Clerk backfill with two-week overlap (moved to Personnel Committee)
• Approved Sheriff staffing pattern change: add Senior Account Clerk, remove Account Clerk, 40 hours/week (moved to Personnel Committee)
• Approved Sheriff staffing pattern change: delete part-time Clerk/Typist, add full-time Clerk/Typist, 40 hours/week (moved to Personnel Committee)
• Approved backfill of Sheriff Civil Clerk position (moved to Personnel Committee)
• Approved recognition of FY20 PSAP grant award of $145,590 in 2021 budget

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss an energy performance contract and a budget amendment for pump purchases for the Sewer District. The committee will also review backfilling several positions within the Department of Public Works.

• Sewer District Energy Performance Contract approval
• Sewer District budget amendment for pump purchases
• Backfill for Bridge Repair Person
• Backfill for Highway General Foreman II
• Backfills for Senior Account Clerk and Senior Engineer

The Public Works Committee approved moving forward with an energy performance contract for sewer plant improvements, with bids due August 12 and financing through EFC. They also approved a $100,000 grant amendment to an Environmental Design Partners contract, waived procurement policy for that contract, and approved a budget amendment for pump purchases. Staffing backfills for three positions were forwarded to the Personnel Committee, and bids for sheriff vehicles were awarded to Joe Basal Chevrolet.

• Approved moving forward with energy performance contract for sewer plant improvements (~$10-11M)
• Approved $100,000 grant amendment to Environmental Design Partners contract (feasibility study)
• Waived procurement policy requirements for Environmental Design Partners contract
• Approved $8,800 budget amendment for replacement pumps (2-5hp & 2 E1 grinder pumps)
• Approved backfill for Bridge Repair Person, Highway General Foreman II, Senior Account Clerk (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Awarded bid for 4 Sheriff patrol vehicles and 1 Investigator vehicle to Joe Basal Chevrolet ($225,056.91 total)
• Authorized 2022 snow and ice agreement with Warren County
• Approved temporary use of County Car Pool vehicle for Granville senior shuttle

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting in person to review a site plan for a use variance in Fort Edward and to discuss a county solar project map. The agenda includes one project application and administrative items.

• Site plan review for Mitchell A Cohen, 276 Broadway, Fort Edward: vacant commercial to residential use variance
• Discussion of Washington County Solar Project Map
• Planning agency administrative items

The Washington County Planning Agency approved three site plan reviews: a use variance for a property at 276 Broadway, an area variance for a residential addition at 11 Rock Street, and a site plan for a fork truck trailer lane at 1 Eddy Street. All motions passed with 2 ayes and 0 nays.

• Approved site plan review for use variance at 276 Broadway (2-0)
• Approved site plan review for area variance at 11 Rock Street (2-0)
• Approved site plan review for fork truck trailer lane at 1 Eddy Street (2-0)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to receive updates on several programs. Discussions include Soil & Water Conservation District projects and potential stimulus funding for broadband and tourism.

• Soil & Water Conservation District projects and amendments
• Agricultural Stewardship Association updates on PDR programs and land conservation
• Cambridge Community Forest update
• Broadband and tourism updates
• Discussion of potential stimulus funding for broadband and tourism

The committee voted to support a joint federal NTIA broadband grant application, committing up to $250,000 as a county match. The application targets unserved areas in Fort Ann, Dresden, and Putnam, with a deadline of August 17. The motion passed, but full Board approval would be needed to accept the grant if awarded.

• Approved a motion to move forward with a letter of support for the NTIA broadband grant application, including a county match up to $250,000.
• Accepted the minutes of the May 25, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed the Septic Replacement Program, with applications accepted through September 30.
• Heard updates on ASA's PDR programs, land conservation plan, and Cambridge Community Forest.
• Discussed broadband survey results and plans to extend the survey through the county fair.
• Discussed solar project siting and ORES-related concerns.
• Discussed tourism stimulus funding, including potential support for the Washington County Fairgrounds.

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet in person on July 20, 2021, to discuss several administrative items. These include the County Clerk's conference request, an update on a record scanning grant, permission to apply for a historian grant, a smoke-free workplace proposal from the County Administrator, and updates from Buildings & Grounds. The meeting is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• County Clerk conference request
• Update on record scanning grant
• Permission to apply for grant - Historian
• County Administrator - Smoke Free Workplace
• Buildings & Grounds updates

The Government Operations Committee approved forwarding a proposed Smoke-Free Policy to the full Board, with an amendment from Supervisor Henke, despite one opposing vote. The committee also approved several budget amendments and grant applications, including a $632.03 roof engineering budget amendment, a request to purchase two Amish sheds, and a grant application to microfilm old newspapers. Additionally, the committee approved forwarding a request to 1138 a private way in the Town of Jackson to the Finance Committee, and approved backfilling a Bookkeeper position and upgrading an Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk, forwarding to the Personnel Committee. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved forwarding the Smoke-Free Policy with Supervisor Henke's amendment to the full Board; Rozell opposed.
• Approved a budget amendment of $632.03 for roof engineering, forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Approved forwarding a budget amendment to purchase two Amish sheds to the Finance Committee.
• Approved applying for a grant to microfilm old newspapers from the Sandy Hill Foundation.
• Approved forwarding a request to 1138 a private way in the Town of Jackson to the Finance Committee.
• Approved forwarding a request for a part-time Clerk for record scanning to the Personnel Committee.
• Approved backfilling a Bookkeeper at 35 hours per week and upgrading an Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk, forwarded to Personnel Committee.
• Approved minutes of the June 22, 2021 meeting.

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, scheduled for July 16, 2021, at the County Office Building in Fort Edward. The agenda is procedural, providing deadlines for submitting resolutions and noting the meeting will be in person only, not livestreamed.

• Meeting date: July 16, 2021, 10:00 a.m.
• Location: County Office Building, Fort Edward, NY
• Resolution submission deadline: July 8, 2021
• Late resolutions due by July 15, 2021
• Meeting in person only, no livestream

The Board of Supervisors adopted the 2021-2022 Adirondack Community College budget and nine other resolutions, including approving a PILOT agreement with CHPE LLC, awarding bids for air handling units, vehicles, and pavement preservation, and supporting a watershed plan. All resolutions passed, with one opposition vote on the Title VI plan amendment.

• Adopted Resolution No. 135: 2021-2022 Adirondack Community College budget (roll call: 15 ayes, 2 absent).
• Adopted Resolution No. 136: Amended Washington County Title VI Plan (one opposed).
• Adopted Resolution No. 137: Appointed/reappointed members to the Youth Advisory Board.
• Adopted Resolution No. 138: Determined Type II action for Sewer District #2 wastewater treatment plant improvements.
• Adopted Resolution No. 139: Supported Town of Minerva's application for a watershed plan for the Upper Hudson River.
• Adopted Resolution No. 140: Approved payment terms for CHPE LLC PILOT and host community benefit agreements.
• Adopted Resolution No. 141: Awarded bid for replacement of air handling units at Law Enforcement Center.
• Adopted Resolution No. 142: Awarded bid for 2020 or newer mid-size vehicles and amended budget.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 16, 2021, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from June 16, 2021 meeting
• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other business and adjournment

The Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $1,561,466.44 across all funds, and separately approved $8,701.33 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses. The committee also accepted the June 16, 2021 minutes. No other business was discussed.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $1,561,466.44 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $8,701.33 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of June 16, 2021 Audit Committee meeting (unanimous)

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to hear presentations from local programs, discuss the 2022 Local Services Plan, and receive updates on jail-based services and reopening. The meeting is informational and planning-focused, with no formal votes or decisions listed.

• ADK Peer-to-Peer Veterans’ Support Program presentation by Nicole Trottier
• Clean Air in the Southern Adirondacks (CASA) presentation by Joseph Boswell, AHI
• BHSN/GFH Outpatient Services update
• Discussion of 2022 Local Services Plan
• Focus on telemental health for fall subcommittee meeting (10/8)

The subcommittee discussed updates on addiction services, including jail-based programs and the Clean Air in the Southern Adirondacks (CASA) initiative. They agreed to focus the October 8, 2021 meeting on telemental health updates, following the departure of the Telehealth Project Manager. No formal decisions were made; all items were informational.

• Agreed to focus the October 8, 2021 meeting on telemental health updates
• Noted that Robert York will contact Nancy DelMastro to arrange a telemental health presentation
• Discussed jail-based addiction services, including MAT services and potential expansion
• Heard updates on the CASA program and its tobacco-free initiatives
• Reviewed the 2022 Local Services Plan priorities and objectives
• Received information on new business cards for mental health and substance use resources

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including an agreement with Champlain Hudson Power Express/Transmission Developers Inc., a presentation on American Rescue Plan stimulus funds, and the Adirondack Community College budget. They will also consider awarding bids for air handling units and DSS vehicles, and discuss charging stations.

• IDA – Champlain Hudson Power Express/Transmission Developers Inc. Agreement (CHPE/TDI)
• American Rescue Plan Stimulus Funds Presentation
• Award Bids: Air Handling Units at the Law Enforcement Center
• Award Bids: DSS Vehicles (3) & Amend Car Pool Budget
• Adirondack Community College Budget for 2021–2022

The Finance Committee approved the payment terms for a 30-year PILOT agreement with CHPE LLC for the Champlain Hudson Power Express transmission line, totaling $126.7 million in PILOT payments and $54.3 million in host community benefits for towns, villages, schools, and the county. The committee also accepted a recommended plan for spending $11.9 million in American Rescue Plan stimulus funds, with categories including broadband, water/sewer, and tourism, to be discussed further next month. Bids were awarded for air handling units at the Law Enforcement Center and for DSS vehicles, and the Adirondack Community College budget was adopted.

• Approved resolution approving CHPE PILOT and Host Community Benefit Agreements payment terms.
• Accepted recommended American Rescue Plan stimulus fund spending plan ($11,888,160) for continued discussion.
• Awarded bid for replacement of air handling units 1 and 3 at Law Enforcement Center to John W. Danforth, Inc. for $378,000.
• Awarded bid for 2022 Trailblazer AWD vehicles to North Shore Chevrolet for $21,781 and amended car pool budget.
• Adopted Adirondack Community College 2021-2022 budget of $32,710,420 with Washington County's share of $1,581,680.
• Authorized purchase of temporary easement and right-of-way for CR61 Bridge over Battenkill (Shushan Bridge) for $800.
• Authorized applying for a grant for up to three electric vehicle charging stations (six plugs).

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet to approve minutes, hear 2022 budget presentations from contract agencies, and discuss the 2022 Local Services Plan. Informational items include OASAS supportive housing and reintegration beds.

• Contract agency 2022 budget presentations: People-USA, TBD, WWAMH
• 2022 Local Services Plan discussion with Carrie Wright, Program Analyst
• OASAS Supportive Housing/Reintegration beds informational item

Personnel

The Washington County Information Technology Committee is meeting on July 6, 2021, in person only, to accept minutes from June 8, 2021, hear a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and receive project updates from the Information Technology department. The meeting is scheduled immediately after the Personnel Committee meeting at the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• Information Technology project updates
• Accept minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved most staffing backfill requests, including positions in the County Clerk, District Attorney, Veterans, Public Health, and Public Defender offices. However, two Sheriff's Department requests—a part-time Typist to full-time Clerk staffing pattern change and an Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk change—were sent back to the Public Safety Committee for further review after concerns about budget impact and staffing plan clarity. The committee also discussed the upcoming retirement of the Sewer District Executive Director and noted potential grade schedule changes during budget season.

• Approved backfill for Index Clerk at $17.95/hour, 37.5 hours/week.
• Approved backfill for Account Clerk at $16.68/hour, 37.5 hours/week.
• Approved backfill for Sr. Motor Vehicle License Clerk at $19.05/hour, 37.5 hours/week.
• Approved two backfills for Motor Vehicle License Clerk at $17.95/hour, 37.5 hours/week.
• Approved backfill for District Attorney Clerk at $15.42/hour, 40 hours/week.
• Approved backfill for Veterans part-time Bus Driver at $14.22/hour.
• Approved filling Pre-School Services Coordinator at $23.29/hour, 35 hours/week.
• Sent Sheriff's Typist-to-Clerk and Account Clerk-to-Senior Account Clerk requests back to Public Safety Committee.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet in person on July 6, 2021, to accept minutes from June 8, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and get project updates from IT. The meeting is for information and discussion only, with no votes scheduled on substantive items.

• Cyber Security Report by County Attorney
• IT Project Updates
• Accept minutes from June 8, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Committee approved a motion to close the old county email domain by December 31, 2021, after noting it was being spammed. They also accepted the June 8, 2021 minutes and received updates on cyber security and IT projects, including the completed cyber security app upgrade. Committee chairs agreed to combine future Information Technology, Personnel, and Health and Human Services meetings on the same day.

• Approved motion to close old email domain by December 31, 2021
• Accepted minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting
• Agreed to combine Information Technology, Personnel, and Health and Human Services meetings on the same day

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to consider routine items including Youth Board appointments, a public health director appointment, and a part-time bus driver backfill for Veterans Services. The agenda is mostly administrative, with no major policy decisions or budget items listed.

• Youth Board appointments
• Preschool Services Coordinator for Early Intervention program
• Epidemiology and Lab Capacity (ELC) funding for schools
• Appointment of Director of Public Health
• Veterans Services staffing request to backfill part-time bus driver

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a motion allowing the Youth Bureau Director to continue developing a plan to merge with Warren County's Youth Bureau, including a scope of services and costs, to be brought back for budgeting. The committee also approved several appointments and staffing requests, including new Youth Advisory Board members, a Preschool Services Coordinator position, and a part-time bus driver backfill. The meeting included updates on public health, social services, and aging programs.

• Approved minutes of the May 26, 2021 meeting.
• Reappointed J. Anthony Jordan, Kathy Jo McIntyre, and Chrys Nestle, and appointed Drew Carson, Kaylee Osterhaudt, Brandon Chenier, and Emily Powers to the Youth Advisory Board.
• Approved allowing the Youth Bureau Director to continue developing a merger plan with Warren County and return with a full plan.
• Approved moving forward with filling the Preschool Services Coordinator position.
• Approved backfilling a part-time bus driver position for Veterans Services.

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests, including updates on code enforcement, the LEAD program, a District Attorney clerk/typist backfill, and probation updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Code Enforcement personnel and fire inspections updates
• Alternative Sentencing LEAD Program overview
• District Attorney backfill for Clerk/Typist position
• Probation department updates

The Public Safety Committee approved three staffing actions: backfilling a Clerk/Typist position in the District Attorney's office, changing a part-time Typist position in the Sheriff's Civil Division to full-time, and upgrading an Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk in the Sheriff's Office. The latter two actions were forwarded to the Personnel Committee for consideration. The committee also discussed, but took no action on, the possibility of requiring permits for solar farms and cell towers, and heard updates on code enforcement, alternative sentencing, probation, and a biosolids fertilizer odor incident.

• Approved backfilling a Clerk/Typist position in the District Attorney's office.
• Approved changing a part-time Typist position in the Sheriff's Civil Division to full-time and amending the staffing pattern, forwarded to the Personnel Committee.
• Approved upgrading an Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk in the Sheriff's Office and amending the staffing pattern, forwarded to the Personnel Committee.
• Adopted the minutes of the June 1, 2021 meeting.

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss a Long Term Control Plan for the Sewer District. The body will also receive updates on bridge and pavement preservation projects.

• Sewer District request for resolution: SEQRA- Type II – Long Term Control Plan
• Bridge updates
• Pavement Preservation Project updates
• Car Pool overview

The Public Works Committee approved purchasing three Chevrolet Trailblazers for DSS vehicles at $21,781.40 each from North Shore Chevrolet, and sent a budget amendment to Finance to fund the county's $16,306 share from Car Pool Fund balance. They also approved applying for two WQIP grants totaling $1,045,000 for erosion and culvert fixes, and allowed Chairman Skellie to sponsor a bid award resolution for pavement preservation on Routes 35 and 36.

• Approved a resolution declaring Sewer District #2 Waste Water Treatment Plant improvements a Type II action under SEQRA
• Approved allowing Chairman Skellie to sponsor a resolution awarding bids for Pavement Preservation projects on County Routes 35 and 36
• Approved applying for WQIP grants of $537,000 and $508,000 for roadside erosion and culvert fixes
• Approved awarding bid for three Chevrolet Trailblazers (DSS vehicles) to North Shore Chevrolet at $21,781.40 per vehicle
• Approved sending a budget amendment to Finance to appropriate $16,306 from Car Pool Fund balance for the county's share of DSS vehicle purchase

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review a site plan application for AC Power 9 in the Village of Hudson Falls, including a Board of Appeals nomination and downtown revitalization component. The meeting will be held via teleconference and in person, with public viewing available on YouTube.

• Site Plan Review – Village of Hudson Falls – AC Power 9
• BOA Nomination/Downtown Revitalization
• Multiple addresses involved

The Washington County Planning Agency approved two projects for the Village of Hudson Falls: a BOA Nomination/Downtown Revitalization Plan and a Salvaged Souls Motorcycle Club at 49 Broadway. Both motions were moved by Deborah Donohue, seconded by Allison Gaddy, and passed with 2 ayes and 0 nays. Two public notices were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved BOA Nomination/Downtown Revitalization Plan for multiple addresses in Hudson Falls (2-0).
• Approved Salvaged Souls Motorcycle Club at 49 Broadway, Hudson Falls (2-0).
• Discussed Public Notice Canal Corp EEIP DGEIS request for written public comment; no motion or vote.
• Discussed Public Notice 2021-0104 variance order decision 'non-jurisdictional' for Black Point Road; no motion or vote.

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss several administrative items, including a smoke-free campus proposal, full value tax rates, building and grounds updates, and a review of the county's ethics law and purchasing policy. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Smoke Free Campus proposal by Adirondack Health Institute
• Real Property – Full Value Tax Rates discussion
• Charging Station Update
• Ethics Law review
• Policy Review – Purchasing Policy

The Government Operations Committee voted to move forward with developing a resolution to implement a smoke-free campus on all County and municipal properties, with a plan to return next month. The committee also approved five backfills for the County Clerk's office, adopted a change to the Purchasing Policy for bid approvals, and awarded a $378,000 bid for air handling units at the Law Enforcement Center. A motion to apply for a grant for electric vehicle charging stations was defeated.

• Approved development of a resolution to implement a smoke-free campus on all County/municipal properties.
• Approved five backfills for the County Clerk's office and forwarded to the Personnel Committee.
• Adopted change to Purchasing Policy: bids $50,001+ (general) and $75,001+ (Public Works) must be approved by oversight committee or Finance Committee and awarded by full Board.
• Awarded low bid of $378,000 to John W. Danforth, Inc. for two air handling units at the Law Enforcement Center.
• Defeated motion to allow application for a grant for electric vehicle charging stations.

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting via teleconference on June 18, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and public viewing information, with no listed agenda items, so it is procedural boilerplate.

• Regular meeting held via teleconference
• Public can view on YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted all 19 resolutions on the agenda, including opposing the closure of the Troy VA Outpatient Clinic and urging the governor not to sign a firearms-related bill. They also approved funding for road projects, a snowmobile trail grant, and various budget amendments. The board accepted the June Audit Report and set a public hearing for the Adirondack Community College budget.

• Adopted Resolution 116-131, covering lead agency status, negative declaration, road funding, appointments, write-offs, budget amendments, and grant acceptance
• Adopted Resolution 132, appointing a member to the Warren and Washington Industrial Development Agency
• Adopted Resolution 133, as amended, opposing the closure of the Troy VA Outpatient Clinic
• Adopted Resolution 134, as amended, urging the governor not to sign a firearms-related bill
• Accepted the June Audit Report
• Set a public hearing for the 2021-2022 Adirondack Community College budget

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from May 19, 2021, and audit monthly bills, with a motion to pay all bills as audited. The meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2021, at 9:00 AM in Room B214 of the County Office Building B in Fort Edward, NY.

• Approve minutes from May 19, 2021
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other business

The Audit Committee approved the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting. They approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,507.54 and then approved paying all bills as audited. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of the May 19, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.
• Approved payment of stale vouchers in the amount of $3,507.54.
• Approved payment of all bills as audited.

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee meets via teleconference to review department reports and requests, including several budget amendments totaling over $4.3 million. The committee will also discuss union negotiations, the county treasurer's reports, and a pending workforce services contract award.

• DSS Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) budget amendment - $120,000
• DPW Capital Project 128 pavement preservation on CR 35 & 36 - $1,714,384
• DPW CHIPs, PAVE NY & Extreme Winter Recovery - $1,991,374
• Grant to purchase brine maker - $132,000
• Union negotiations discussion with Larry Paltrowitz, Esq.

The Washington County Finance Committee approved several budget amendments and grant awards, including moving FSA funds into the county budget, accepting TANF summer youth employment funds, awarding WIOA services to LEAP, and amending budgets for road projects and other grants. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved moving FSA funds into the county budget with a $66,033 amendment.
• Approved $123,229 for TANF summer youth employment pass-through to LEAP.
• Awarded WIOA adult and youth services to LEAP for $520,537.
• Approved $120,000 for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
• Approved $1,714,384 for CR 35 & 36 pavement preservation project.
• Approved $2,026,779 for CHIPS, PAVE NY, and Extreme Winter Recovery funds.
• Approved carryover of $112,031 for MS4 stormwater mapping grant.
• Approved carryover of $87,156 for Dr. Johnson & Cemetery bridge preservation grant.

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a presentation from the Council for Prevention, and discuss new business and informational items including a budget review and the 2022 Local Services Plan update. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions listed.

• Agency presentation by Council for Prevention Executive Director Amanda West
• CSB Budget Review Committee update
• 2022 Local Services Plan update
• Law enforcement initiatives discussion

The joint Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards met via Zoom on June 10, 2021. Warren County members unanimously approved the May 13, 2021 meeting minutes, while Washington County deferred its vote on the minutes. The meeting included informational presentations and updates but no other formal decisions.

• Approved May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (Warren County, unanimous)
• Deferred vote on May 13, 2021 meeting minutes (Washington County)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to consider staffing requests and pattern changes, including backfills for several departments and a proposed grade change for the Sheriff's secretary position. The committee will also accept minutes from the May 11 meeting and discuss retirements from February through May 2021.

• DSS: Social Services Examiner and Training & Resource Development Coordinator backfills
• Sewer District: backfills for Pumping Station/Sewer Maintenance Worker, Sewer Maintenance Worker, Laborer, and Executive Director (with 3-6 months shadowing)
• Staffing pattern change to add temporary position
• Sheriff: Secretary to Sheriff vacancy, discuss grade change from Grade 13 to Grade 15
• Retirements (Feb-May 2021) under Other Business

The Personnel Committee approved several backfill positions for the Sewer District, Department of Social Services, and Sheriff's Office. It also designated the Sewer District Board of Commissioners as the lead agency for hiring the new Executive Director, with the Personnel Committee to review their recommendation. The Sheriff withdrew a request to upgrade the Secretary to Sheriff position from Grade 13 to Grade 15.

• Approved backfill for Pumping Station Sewer Maintenance Worker
• Approved backfill for Sewer Maintenance Worker
• Approved backfill for Laborer
• Designated Sewer District Board of Commissioners as lead agency for hiring Executive Director
• Approved backfill for Social Services Examiner
• Approved backfill for Training & Resource Development Coordinator
• Approved backfill for Caseworker
• Approved backfill for Secretary to Sheriff at Grade 13 (grade change request withdrawn)

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting via teleconference on June 8, 2021. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the May 11 meeting, a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and IT project updates. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• IT Project Updates
• Accept minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Committee met on June 8, 2021, and accepted the minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting. The County Attorney presented a cyber security report noting stable numbers and recommended multi-factor authentication. The CIO provided project updates, noting no new projects and that the patrol car router upgrade was delayed by the vendor but hardware had been received. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting (moved by Clary, seconded by Hogan, adopted)

Community College

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Community College and Finance Committees are holding a joint teleconference meeting with the Warren County Board of Supervisors to discuss the status of SUNY Adirondack, including reopening plans, the proposed 2021-2022 budget, and a facilities master plan update. This is a discussion and update session, not a final decision-making meeting.

• Status of the College
• SUNY Adirondack Re-opening Plans
• 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
• Facilities Master Plan Update

The joint Community College and Finance Committee voted to move the proposed 2021-2022 SUNY Adirondack operating budget of $30,464,646 (net of grants) to the full Board of Supervisors for approval. The budget includes a 2% increase in sponsor contributions from Warren and Washington counties, totaling $3,712,146. The college plans to return to primarily in-person instruction in fall 2021 with a vaccine mandate. The facilities master plan update was postponed to fall 2021.

• Moved proposed 2021-2022 SUNY Adirondack budget to full Board for approval (motion by Hicks, seconded by Griffith, adopted)
• Noted Warren County also moved the budget forward to their Board; SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees already approved the budget
• Discussed fall 2021 reopening plans: primarily in-person instruction with vaccine mandate
• Presented 2021-2022 proposed budget: $30,464,646 net of grants, $32,710,420 including grants
• Proposed sponsor contributions: Warren County $2,130,466 (58%), Washington County $1,581,680 (42%)
• Facilities master plan update postponed to fall 2021

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss department reports and requests, including the District Attorney's discovery law and staffing needs, Probation updates, Sheriff's staffing for road and jail, and Public Defender updates. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• District Attorney: Discovery Law & Developing Trends/Staffing Needs
• Probation: Department Updates
• Sheriff: Staffing for Road & Jail and Secretary to the Sheriff
• Public Defender: Department Updates

The Public Safety Committee approved a motion to backfill the Secretary to the Sheriff position and increase its grade from 13 to 15, referring it to the Personnel Committee. The committee also heard reports on staffing shortages at the jail and road patrol, discussed slow-moving vehicle safety with Amish communities, and considered but took no action on coroners collecting blood samples.

• Approved motion to backfill Secretary to the Sheriff and increase grade to 15 (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Hicks)
• Accepted minutes of April 27, 2021 meeting
• No action taken on coroners' blood sample collection proposal

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will discuss staffing reorganization and a backfill request for the Sewer District Executive Director. The body will also recognize grant awards and review budget amendments for new CHIPS money.

• Environmental Planning Grant: $100,000
• Green Innovation Grant: $960,000
• Write off 2019 unpaid out of district sewer bill: $301.81
• Budget amendment request for new CHIPS money
• Carry over grants for MS4, Doc Johnson & Cemetery Bridge Preservation, and CR 46 Paving Preservation

The committee approved several budget amendments and grant applications, including a $1.7M supplemental agreement for County Route 35 and 36 pavement preservation, a $1M WQIP grant application, and a $132,000 brine maker grant. It also approved carrying forward unspent grant funds and writing off a $301.81 sewer bill. Car purchases were discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved supplemental agreement for County Route 35 and 36 pavement preservation ($1,714,384)
• Approved applying for WQIP grant ($1M with 25% local match)
• Accepted $132,000 brine maker grant from Lake Champlain Basin Program
• Approved budget amendment for CHIPS and Extreme Winter Recovery funds ($1,023,270.02)
• Approved carrying forward unspent grant funds (MS4, Doc Johnson & Cemetery Bridge, CR 46)
• Approved writing off 2019 unpaid out of district sewer bill ($301.81)
• Forwarded backfill requests to Personnel Committee
• Discussed car purchases but took no action

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss department reports and requests, including mental health awareness, veterans' accreditation training, and social services backfill requests. The meeting is informational and administrative, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Mental Health Awareness Month informational overview
• Request permission to register/attend annual required accreditation training for Veterans
• Introduction of ADK Peer-to-Peer Program Coordinator Nicole Trottier
• Social Services backfill requests for Social Welfare Examiner and Training and Resource Development Coordinator
• Public Health lead grant purchases and car seat conference

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several actions, including backfilling a Social Welfare Examiner and a Training and Resource Development Coordinator, purchasing a digital drawing tablet for Veterans Services, and approving various grant-funded purchases. They also discussed the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program and allowed the Department of Social Services to decide on laptop purchases and move a budget amendment to Finance.

• Approved Veterans Director and Deputy Director to attend NAVSO accreditation training at $350 per person (motion adopted)
• Approved purchase of Wacom digital graphic drawing tablet for $249.10 (motion adopted)
• Approved backfill of Social Welfare Examiner position, forwarded to Personnel Committee (motion adopted)
• Approved backfill of Training and Resource Development Coordinator, forwarded to Personnel Committee (motion adopted)
• Approved department discretion on number of laptops to purchase for rental assistance outreach (motion adopted)
• Moved budget amendment to Finance Committee for laptop purchases (motion adopted)
• Approved purchase of Halloween bags and plants for LEAP community garden with Lead Poisoning Prevention grant funds (motion adopted)
• Approved payment of stale voucher to McCann's Pharmacy for $61.58 from 2017 (motion adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet via teleconference to review several projects and local laws. They will consider a site plan for a 5MW solar project in Fort Edward, a two-lot subdivision and boundary line adjustment on Stevens Lane, and three local laws from the Village of Hudson Falls, including a moratorium on food trucks.

• Site Plan Review: AC Power 9 5MW Solar Project at 45 Leavy Hollow Lane, Fort Edward (Tax Map# 163.-1-2)
• Site Plan Review: Two Lot Subdivision & Boundary Line Adjustment, Stevens Lane, Fort Edward (Tax Map# 163.13-3-1)
• Hudson Falls Local Law 1 of 2021: Amendment to Ch 201 'Vehicle & Traffic'
• Hudson Falls Local Law 2 of 2021: Amendment to Ch 201 'Vehicle & Traffic'
• Hudson Falls Local Law 3 of 2021: 6-month moratorium on food trucks, trailers & mobile food operations

The Washington County Planning Agency voted 2-0 to find the AC Power 9.5MW solar project at 45 Leavy Hollow Lane in Fort Edward a matter of essentially local concern. The agency also voted 2-0 to find the Village of Hudson Falls' local law review (2021 LL1, 2 & 3) a matter of essentially local concern, with a comment that the village consider notifying adjacent municipalities about zoning updates. The agency did not review a two-lot subdivision on Stevens Lane, stating it does not review subdivisions. A variance application from Glenn and Mary Brownstein on Black Point Road was received but no action was taken.

• Found AC Power 9.5MW solar project a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found Village of Hudson Falls local law review a matter of essentially local concern with comment (2-0)
• Declined to review two-lot subdivision on Stevens Lane, as agency does not review subdivisions
• Received variance application from Glenn & Mary Brownstein on Black Point Road; no action taken

Government Operations

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference on May 25, 2021. The agenda includes accepting minutes from the April 20 meeting, receiving updates from Buildings & Grounds, and reviewing the Smoke Free Workplace Policy. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Review of Smoke Free Workplace Policy
• Accept minutes from April 20, 2021
• Buildings & Grounds updates

The Government Operations Committee adopted a motion to make all county campuses smoke-free by January 1, 2022, with details to be worked out in the interim. The motion passed with one dissenting vote (Mr. Rozell). The committee also discussed but took no action on returning to in-person meetings and the Argyle water line easements.

• Adopted motion for smoke-free county campuses by Jan. 1, 2022 (6-1, Rozell opposed)
• Approved minutes of April 20, 2021 meeting
• Approved hiring engineer/architect for Public Health relocation survey
• Tabled discussion on in-person meeting format (no action)
• No action on Argyle water line parcel auction (motion failed for lack of second)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss several departmental updates. The agenda includes a review of the 21-22 Phase II Snowmobile Trail Grant Application SEQR and a discussion regarding participation prioritization for the Septic Program.

• 21-22 Phase II Snowmobile Trail Grant Application - SEQR
• Septic Program – Participation Prioritization Discussion
• Broadband Mapping Update
• Planning Update
• Tourism Update

The committee voted to move forward with the SEQRA process for the 21-22 Phase II Snowmobile Trail Grant application, covering a bike path from Fort Ann to New Swamp Road and one trail re-route, with no significant environmental impact indicated. They also discussed the septic program prioritization, reaching consensus on a first-come, first-served approach for failed systems, and appointed two members to the Community Action Group. The meeting included updates on broadband mapping, tourism, and economic development, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved motion to proceed with SEQRA for snowmobile trail grant (unanimous)
• Appointed Pam Landi to Community Action Group (unanimous)
• Appointed Sara Idleman to Community Action Group (unanimous)
• Reached consensus on first-come, first-served prioritization for septic program

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting via teleconference on May 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting and public viewing instructions via YouTube, with no specific action items listed.

• Regular meeting held via teleconference
• Public viewing available on YouTube channel

The Board of Supervisors adopted Introductory Local Law B of 2021, which allows 12 and 13 year olds to hunt deer under specified conditions, following a public hearing where one person spoke in favor. The board also approved 18 other resolutions, including awarding contracts for pavement markings and equipment rentals, amending budgets, and creating a capital project for American Rescue Plan Act funds. All resolutions were adopted with no recorded opposition.

• Adopted Local Law B of 2021 allowing 12-13 year olds to hunt deer (15-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Resolution 101 authorizing bond issuance for Glen at Hiland Meadows project
• Awarded RFB 2021-15 for pavement markings to DPW
• Awarded RFP 2021-17 for equipment rentals to DPW
• Amended DPW staffing pattern for summer construction season
• Created Capital Project No. 129 for American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Amended 2021 budget to carryover unspent COVID-19 grant
• Accepted May Audit Report and adopted May Mortgage Tax Warrant

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from April 14, 2021, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2021, at 9:00 AM in Fort Edward, NY.

• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from April 14, 2021 meeting
• Meeting location: Room B214, County Office Building B, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $11,071.03 and all monthly bills as audited. The committee also discussed a DPW equipment rental payment processed before bid approval, noting it could be pulled if the board does not approve the award. A concern about COVID test costs for jail inmates was raised, with follow-up planned.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2021 meeting
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $11,071.03
• Approved payment of all bills as audited

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including the issuance of bonds for The Glen at Hiland Meadows, budget amendments, and various department reports. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Approve issuance of bonds for The Glen at Hiland Meadows (WWIDA CDC)
• Budget amendment: Capital Project No. 125 – Barn Engineering Study - $53,500
• Budget amendment: DSS/OFA – Consolidated Appropriations Act (HDC5) - $28,836
• Budget amendment: Public Health – Carryover COVID-19 ELC Grant - $230,967
• Budget amendment: District Attorney – Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant - $193,673

The Finance Committee approved a $200,000 tourism budget for 2021, funded by increased bed tax revenue, contingency funds, and I Love NY funding. The committee also approved several budget amendments, including a $53,500 barn engineering study and a $230,967 COVID-19 grant carryover. Additionally, they authorized a non-binding letter to ChargePoint for electric charging station proposals and set up a capital project for stimulus funds.

• Approved $200,000 tourism budget (moved by Griffith, seconded by Fedler)
• Approved $53,500 barn engineering study (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Fedler)
• Approved $230,967 COVID-19 ELC grant carryover (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Clary and Fedler)
• Approved $193,673 Criminal Justice Discovery Reform grant (moved by Fedler, seconded by Ward)
• Approved $28,836 DSS/OFA Consolidated Appropriations Act funds (moved by Fedler, seconded by Rozell)
• Approved $20,079.18 supplemental mortgage tax disbursement (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Fedler)
• Approved $684,283.91 mortgage tax warrant (moved by Fedler, seconded by Rozell and Ward)
• Approved $50,000 Cyber Security Grant (moved by Griffith, seconded by Fedler)

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear presentations from local agencies, and consider a request for a letter of support from Behavioral Health Services North. The boards will also receive informational updates on mental health awareness, budget review, and planning processes.

• Presentation by Warren Washington Rose House, People-USA
• Presentation by Adirondack Peer-to-Peer Veterans’ Program
• Request for letter of support – Behavioral Health Services North
• Johnsburg School District item (Warren County only)
• Informational items: Mental Health Awareness Month, CSB Budget Review, WWAMH Cooper St. Residential program, 2022 Local Services planning, Law Enforcement Initiatives

The joint Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards approved minutes from March 11 and April 8, 2021, and Warren County unanimously approved a letter of support for the Johnsburg School District's NYS OMH application to establish a school-based satellite clinic. The boards also heard presentations on the Rose House peer-run crisis respite program and the Adirondack Peer-to-Peer Veterans' Program, and received informational updates on board appointments, Mental Health Awareness Month proclamations, and the 2022 Local Services planning process.

• Approved March 11, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2021 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Johnsburg School District behavioral health satellite clinic (Warren Co., unanimous)

Community Service Board

The Children and Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss agency updates and informational items, including early intervention, Head Start, and employment and training. They will also review the 2021 Local Government Plan cycle and Children and Youth priority outcomes. The meeting is scheduled for May 12, 2021, with the next meeting set for September 8, 2021.

• Review of 2021 Local Government Plan Cycle and C&Y Priority Outcomes
• Agency updates from Warren County Head Start and Employment & Training Administration
• Discussion of Early Intervention and Head Start programs
• Informational items from System of Care and C-SPOA

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to consider several staffing requests and possible staffing pattern changes across county departments, including Public Works, Public Health, Public Defender, DSS, Buildings & Grounds, and Sheriff. The committee will also discuss proposed changes to the employee handbook regarding standards of behavior and drug-free workplace policies. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Backfill requests for Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Highway Worker II in Public Works
• Highway Worker II Summer Season Upgrade (staffing pattern change)
• Backfill for Registered Professional Nurse in Public Health
• Backfill for Assistant Public Defender
• Backfill for Caseworker in DSS

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing backfills across departments, a temporary staffing pattern change for summer highway work, and amendments to the Employee Handbook adding cannabis restrictions. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Heavy Equipment Mechanic (resignation, $21.60/hr)
• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II (resignation, $19.53/hr)
• Approved temporary Highway Worker II to III upgrade for summer season with MOA
• Approved backfill for Registered Professional Nurse (retirement, $26.13/hr)
• Approved backfill for Assistant Public Defender (resignation, $71,501 salary)
• Approved backfill for DSS Caseworker (resignation, $23.29/hr)
• Approved backfill for two Part-Time Laborers (Buildings & Grounds, $13.51/hr)
• Approved backfill Sr. Account Clerk with Account Clerk and staffing pattern change

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee met via teleconference on May 11, 2021. The agenda included accepting minutes from April 6, 2021, and reviewing a cyber security report and a cyber security grant. The committee also discussed general information technology project updates.

• Review of Cyber Security Report
• Discussion of Cyber Security Grant
• Information Technology Project Updates
• Acceptance of April 6, 2021 minutes

The Information Technology Committee accepted the minutes from April 6, 2021, and voted to move acceptance of a $50,000 Cyber Security Grant to the Finance Committee. The grant was awarded to Washington County to enhance cyber security. The committee also received project updates, noting three projects were coming off this week and one new project was added.

• Accepted minutes of April 6, 2021 meeting
• Moved acceptance of $50,000 Cyber Security Grant to Finance Committee

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss COVID impacts on services, restoration of withheld funds, the 2021-2022 NYS Executive Budget, the 2021 Local Government Plan cycle, and priority outcomes. They will also review CON requests and approvals and receive agency updates. The agenda is largely a list of discussion topics with no specific decisions or dollar amounts detailed.

• COVID update on Impaction Services
• Withhold Restoration discussion
• 2021-2022 NYS Executive Budget review
• 2021 Local Government Plan Cycle and Developmental Disabilities Priority Outcomes
• CON Requests/Approvals

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met and received updates on COVID-19's impact on local services, including staffing shortages, vaccination rates, and program closures. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational, with agency updates and discussion of the state budget and local services plan.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the meeting
• Reviewed 2021-2022 NYS Executive Budget analysis (no action)
• Discussed 2021 Local Government Plan cycle, with due date extended to August 1 (no action)
• Reviewed recent CON requests/approvals (no action)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet via teleconference to consider a request to backfill a full-time nursing position due to a retirement, review annual reports from Social Services and the Office for the Aging, and discuss a budget amendment for the Office for the Aging related to the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Permission to backfill FT Nursing Position due to retirement on 6/2/21
• Budget Amendment – Consolidated Appropriations Act (HDC5) for Office for the Aging
• Office for the Aging’s 2020 Annual Report
• Social Services – 2020 Annual Report
• Youth Bureau – Agency Update

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several personnel backfills and budget amendments, including a full-time RN position due to retirement and a caseworker position due to resignation, both forwarded to the Personnel Committee. They also approved carrying over $230,967 in unspent COVID grant funds and amending the 2021 budget to recognize $28,836 in federal stimulus funds for the Office for the Aging. The committee received annual reports from the Office for the Aging and Department of Social Services, and heard updates on vaccination rates, youth programs, and rental assistance.

• Approved backfill of full-time RN position due to retirement, forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Approved carryover of $230,967 in unspent ELC COVID grant funds, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved 2021 budget amendment to recognize $28,836 in federal stimulus funds (HDC5), forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved proclamation for Older Americans Month – May
• Approved backfill of caseworker position due to resignation, forwarded to Personnel Committee

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet via teleconference to review two site plan applications. The first is a propane storage and loading facility in the Town of Kingsbury, and the second is for modular self-storage units in the Village of Granville. The meeting is open for public viewing via YouTube.

• Site Plan Review – Town of Kingsbury – Propane Storage and Loading, County Line Road, Tax Map #137-2-1.4
• Site Plan Review Under Consideration by Village of Granville for a Use Variance - Modular Self Storage Units, 2 Lafayette Street, Tax Map #117.18-3-6

The Washington County Planning Agency met on April 27, 2021, and reviewed two projects: a propane storage and loading facility on County Line Road in Kingsbury (applicant Nolan Propane) and modular self-storage units at 2 Lafayette Street in Granville (applicants William and Cintia Morrissey). Motions to find each project a matter of essentially local concern were moved and seconded, but no votes were recorded (0 ayes, 0 nays, 0 abstentions) for either. A third item, an APA minor project public notice for Gull Bay Road, was listed with no details or action. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 AM.

• Moved to find Nolan Propane project a matter of essentially local concern; no vote recorded
• Moved to find Morrissey modular storage project a matter of essentially local concern; no vote recorded
• No action taken on APA minor project public notice 2020-0256

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss several public safety topics. The agenda includes accepting the previous meeting's minutes, a coroners' discussion on DNA cards, EMS transportation costs and reimbursement rates, and updates from the alternative sentencing and public defender offices. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of DNA cards by coroners
• EMS Advisory Board: transportation costs and reimbursement rates
• Alternative sentencing department updates
• Public defender office updates

The Public Safety Committee discussed but tabled a proposal to use DNA cards on autopsies, pending legal research on the county's authority to collect and store DNA. The committee also heard a presentation on low Medicaid reimbursement rates for EMS agencies and agreed to form a working group to study the issue. A motion to backfill a full-time Assistant Public Defender position was approved.

• Tabled DNA card proposal pending legal research on authority to collect and retain DNA
• Approved backfill for full-time Assistant Public Defender position
• Agreed to form working group to study EMS reimbursement rates and future sustainability
• Accepted minutes of March 30, 2021 meeting

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss department reports and requests. The agenda includes updates on sewer districts and highway personnel. Members will review bid awards and CHIPs funding for road projects.

• Bid awards
• Road Projects List – CHIPs Funding Update
• Hwy Worker III Summer Season Upgrade
• Sewer District #1 Draft MPR Update
• Backfill Heavy Equipment Mechanic

The Public Works Committee approved several actions: accepting the pavement marking bid from Atlantic Pavement Markings (the only bidder), accepting low bids for machinery rentals, allowing qualified Highway Worker III employees to upgrade to that title during the construction season, approving backfills for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and a Highway Worker II, and declaring two Trail Blazers surplus for auction. The committee also approved soliciting separate bids for gasoline, hybrid, and electric all-wheel drive vehicles, with no decision on charging stations.

• Approved pavement marking bid from Atlantic Pavement Markings (only bidder)
• Approved low bids for machinery rentals
• Approved seasonal upgrade of Highway Worker III title during construction season
• Approved backfill of Heavy Equipment Mechanic position
• Approved backfill of Highway Worker II at Putnam Barn
• Declared two Trail Blazers surplus and authorized auction
• Approved soliciting separate bids for gasoline, hybrid, and electric AWD vehicles

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference to accept minutes and receive updates from the County Clerk/DMV, County Administrator, and Buildings & Grounds. Items include phone and schedule updates, a water line project, and responses from towns on barn consolidation. No votes on new policy are listed.

• Update on water line to centers
• Barn consolidation response from towns
• County Clerk/DMV phone and schedule updates
• Buildings & Grounds DPW barns update

The Government Operations Committee approved moving two barn engineering studies (Middle Falls and Fort Ann) to the Finance Committee, with the County's share totaling $38,500 and Fort Ann contributing $15,000. It also moved an electric vehicle charging station project to Finance for consideration. No final contracts were awarded; these are referrals for further review.

• Moved Middle Falls Barn engineering study to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Moved Fort Ann Barn engineering study to Finance Committee, with $15,000 from Fort Ann (adopted)
• Moved electric charging stations project to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Approved minutes of March 23, 2021 meeting (adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss several items. They will hear a PDR (Purchase of Development Rights) update from the Agricultural Stewardship Association, review 2020 tourism highlights and the 2021 program and budget from the Black Dog Marketing Team, and discuss a Youth Hunting Local Law. The meeting also includes accepting the minutes from the March 23, 2021 meeting.

• PDR Update – Chris Krahling, Agricultural Stewardship Assoc.
• 2020 Tourism Highlights & 2021 Program and Budget – Black Dog Marketing Team
• Youth Hunting Local Law
• Accept Minutes – March 23, 2021

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee accepted the March 23, 2021 minutes and received updates on the Purchase of Development Rights program and tourism marketing. The committee voted to move both the minimum ($130,000) and dream ($200,000) tourism budgets for 2021 to the Finance Committee. No final decisions were made on the youth hunting local law, which was introduced for a public hearing.

• Accepted March 23, 2021 minutes (moved by Griffith, seconded by Skellie)
• Moved 2021 minimum tourism budget ($130,000) to Finance Committee (moved by Campbell, seconded by Griffith)
• Moved 2021 dream tourism budget ($200,000) to Finance Committee (moved by Campbell, seconded by Griffith)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting via teleconference on April 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The public can view the meeting on YouTube. The agenda is limited to procedural notice of the meeting; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Regular meeting held via teleconference
• Public viewing available on YouTube

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted 23 resolutions, including budget amendments, a health insurance renewal, and a request to abolish Good Friday alcohol sales restrictions. It rejected a resolution to add a Secretary to the Superintendent title (11-4) and defeated an amendment to authorize bids for plug-in electric vehicles (8-7), while adopting the underlying resolution to reject state mini-bids for electric cars (15-0).

• Adopted Resolution 74 requesting abolishment of Good Friday alcohol sales closing hours
• Adopted Resolution 75 reappointing Commissioner of Social Services
• Adopted Resolution 77 amending 2021 Sewer District budget to purchase a trailer
• Adopted Resolution 86 awarding various Department of Public Works bids
• Adopted Resolution 91 approving health insurance renewal for 2021-2022
• Adopted Resolution 92 proclaiming Washington County a Purple Heart County
• Defeated Resolution 90 to add Secretary to the Superintendent title (11-4)
• Defeated amendment to Resolution 93 authorizing bids for plug-in electric vehicles (8-7)

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to review and accept the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to audit monthly bills and consider a motion to pay all audited bills.

• Acceptance of March 17, 2021 minutes
• Audit of monthly bills
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $1,446,593.82 for the regular audit and $48,036.47 for a special audit, with a grand total of $3,447,569.80 presented. The committee also accepted the minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $1,446,593.82 (regular audit)
• Approved special audit bills totaling $48,036.47
• Accepted minutes of March 17, 2021 Audit Committee meeting

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Board's Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees are meeting to hear presentations from local agencies providing peer, recovery, and outpatient services. They will also discuss law enforcement referral systems, state budget updates, and planning for the 2022 local services cycle. The meeting is informational and includes updates on school-based and jail-based services.

• Presentations from Warren Washington Rose House, Hope and Healing Recovery Center, Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health, Baywood Center, and Addictions Care Center of Albany
• Discussion of Law Enforcement Addiction and Mental Health Referral System (LEAMHRS)
• 2021-2022 NYS Budget updates
• 2022 Local Services Planning Cycle
• Updates on school-based MH clinic services and jail-based addiction services

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee met via Zoom and received presentations from several agencies, including Rose House, Hope and Healing Recovery Center, WWAMH, Baywood Center, and Addictions Care Center of Albany. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational, with updates on the LEAMHRS referral system, the 2021-22 NYS budget, and the Local Services Plan deadline extended to August 1st.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

Community College

The Washington County Community College Committee is meeting via teleconference on April 8, 2021. They will discuss a draft strategic plan, receive an update on college COVID and fall plans, and propose ways to enhance the college's information on the county's website.

• Present draft strategic plan
• Update on college/COVID/fall plans
• Propose ways to enhance college's information on county's website

The Community College Committee met via teleconference and received a presentation on the draft strategic plan 'Adirondack 2025' and updates on COVID response, state budget, and stimulus funds. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the meeting was informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

Finance

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee is meeting via teleconference on April 8, 2021. The agenda includes accepting minutes from a prior meeting, reviewing department reports, and discussing several budget amendments, including a trailer purchase, a feasibility study, and grant carryovers. The committee will also consider public works items and contract renewals for health insurance and gas supply.

• Sewer District trailer purchase - $6,000
• Sewer District feasibility study - $50,000
• Grant carryovers (CDBG & SAM) - $128,393
• Public Safety grant carryovers (EMPG & EMPG-S) - $40,050 & $4,776
• Public Health COVID grant carryover - $19,621

The Finance Committee approved the 2021-2022 health insurance renewal, moving medical and prescription coverage to Blue Shield Northeastern New York and keeping vision, dental, and life with Empire Blue Cross, effective June 1, 2021. The committee also approved numerous budget amendments, including carrying over grant funds and appropriating fund balance for COVID-19 expenses. A motion to reject bids for electric cars and instead issue a new bid was adopted. The committee also approved a three-year natural gas supply contract renewal with MEGA.

• Approved health insurance renewal for 2021-2022 with Blue Shield Northeastern New York (medical/prescription) and Empire Blue Cross (vision/dental/life), effective June 1, 2021.
• Approved a motion to reject electric car bids and go out with the County's own bid.
• Approved renewing the natural gas supply contract with MEGA for three years.
• Approved amending the 2020 budget for additional COVID-19 expenses, appropriating fund balance for employee compensation and hazard pay.
• Approved amending the 2021 Sewer District No. 2 budget for a trailer purchase ($6,000) and a feasibility study ($50,000).
• Approved carrying over grant funds for the Feeder Street sewer project ($128,393), Public Safety EMPG grants ($44,826), and Public Health COVID funds ($19,621).
• Approved amending the 2021 Youth Bureau budget for a Program Specialist position ($46,504).
• Approved placing the Public Works Manager title at grade 20 and the Secretary to the Superintendent title at grade 13, with a budget amendment.

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, introduce new board nominees, and discuss new business, including a request for letters of support from Behavioral Health Services North. The agenda also includes a presentation from Parsons Child and Family Center/Northern Rivers Family Services on their Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Team and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team. Informational items include updates on the 2021-22 NYS budget, the 2022 Local Services Planning Cycle, Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboratives, and the Criminal Justice and Community Services Task Force.

• Request for letters of support – Behavioral Health Services North
• Presentation on Adult and Youth Mobile Crisis Team and ACT Team by Parsons/Northern Rivers
• 2021-22 NYS Budget update
• 2022 Local Services Planning Cycle
• Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboratives update

The Washington County Community Services Board approved minutes and letters of support for NYS OMH applications to establish school-based satellite clinics in Johnsburg and Hudson Falls school districts. Warren County deferred action on both items. The boards also received updates on BHSN services, Northern Rivers programs, and the 2021-22 NYS budget.

• Approved March 11, 2021 meeting minutes (Washington Co., unanimous)
• Approved letters of support for school-based satellite clinics in Johnsburg and Hudson Falls school districts (Washington Co., unanimous)
• Deferred action on March 11 minutes (Warren Co.)
• Deferred action on letters of support (Warren Co.)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to consider several staffing requests and pattern changes, including backfills and new positions in Public Works, and to discuss additions to the county handbook. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Treasurer: backfill Bookkeeper with Account Clerk
• Sewer District No. 2: backfill Laborer and Account Clerk
• Public Works: backfill Maintenance Shop Supervisor; add Public Works Manager and Secretary, remove Deputy Superintendent
• District Attorney: backfill Legal Assistant
• Handbook: add Section 6.017 (Public Employer Health Emergency Plan), change Section 3.003 (Probationary Term Rule XIV)

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing changes, including restructuring the Department of Public Works by removing the Deputy Superintendent position and creating a Public Works Manager and a Secretary to the Superintendent. The committee also approved backfills for several positions across departments and amended the employee handbook.

• Approved backfilling Treasurer Bookkeeper with Bookkeeper or Account Clerk
• Approved backfill for Sewer District No. 2 Laborer (40 hrs/wk)
• Approved backfill for Sewer District No. 2 Account Clerk (35 hrs/wk)
• Approved backfill for DPW Maintenance Shop Supervisor
• Approved removing Deputy Superintendent of Public Works position
• Approved creating Public Works Manager position (grade 20, $29.98/hr) and removing Highway Supervisor III
• Approved creating Secretary to Superintendent of Public Works (grade 13, $22.17/hr) (Hicks opposed)
• Approved DPW Superintendent carryover of 10 days unused benefit time

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting via teleconference on April 6, 2021. The agenda includes accepting minutes from March 9, a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and IT project updates. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• County Attorney Cyber Security Report
• Information Technology project updates
• Accept minutes from March 9, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Committee accepted the March 9, 2021 minutes. The County Attorney reported no significant internal cyber security issues and discussed adding a monthly item of interest, highlighting April as National Supply Chain Integrity Month. The CIO provided project updates, including new time clocks for parks, backup infrastructure reconfiguration, and a cyber security app upgrade. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted the minutes of the March 9, 2021 meeting.
• Heard the County Attorney's cyber security report (no action taken).
• Heard the CIO's project updates (no action taken).
• Adjourned the meeting.

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Planning Agency met via teleconference to review a specific project under ZBA consideration. The agenda focused on a site plan review regarding the conversion of a multi-family residential building.

• Site Plan Review for 10-16 Depot Street, Village of Greenwich to convert multi-family residential from 4 units to 3 units

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several actions, including reappointing Tammy DeLorme as Commissioner of Social Services for a five-year term, approving a budget amendment for a Youth Bureau program specialist position, and approving a resolution designating Washington County as a Purple Heart community. The committee also approved backfill positions, a grant application, and a COVID-related vacation time proposal.

• Reappointed Tammy DeLorme as DSS Commissioner for 5-year term
• Approved 2021 budget amendment for Youth Bureau Program Specialist ($46,504 revenue increase)
• Approved backfill for Nutrition Services Coordinator (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Approved Community Service Board appointments: Lisa Meade, Adele Potter
• Approved application for Child Safety Passenger Grant ($15,000)
• Approved backfill for WIC Nutritionist (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Approved proposal for COVID-related unused vacation time (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Approved carry-over of unspent Crisis COVID funding ($19,621) to Finance Committee

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet via teleconference to review three site plans: converting a multi-family residence from 4 to 3 units, a community solar facility, and a commercial goat yoga establishment. These are reviews under consideration for special use permits or referrals from towns.

• Site plan review: convert multi-family residential from 4 to 3 units at 10-16 Depot Street, Village of Greenwich
• Site plan review: community solar power generation facility at 12609 State Route 22, Town of Cambridge (referred by Town of Jackson)
• Site plan review: commercial goat yoga establishment at 71 Geer Road, Town of Kingsbury

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed three projects and voted unanimously to find each a matter of essentially local concern. The projects were a conversion of a multi-family residence in Greenwich, a community solar project in Jackson, and a commercial goat yoga establishment in Kingsbury. The agency added comments on the first two projects. The meeting also included public notices for two APA minor projects, but no motion was recorded for them.

• Approved as local concern with comment to check property boundary: 4-unit to 3-unit conversion at 10-16 Depot Street, Greenwich
• Approved as local concern with comment to review glare, stormwater, and habitat loss: community solar project at 2609 State Route 22, Cambridge
• Approved as local concern: commercial goat yoga establishment at 71 Geer Road, Kingsbury
• Noted APA minor project public notices for a 4-lot subdivision in Fort Ann and culvert improvements in Putnam; no motion recorded

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss department reports and requests, including a Crime Victim Week proclamation, a benefit time carry-over request, a request to backfill a legal assistant position, and a budget amendment for the 2020 budget. The meeting is open to the public for viewing.

• Crime Victim Week Proclamation
• 2020-2021 Benefit Time Carry-over Request
• Request to Backfill Legal Assistant
• Budget Amendment Request – 2020 Budget

The Public Safety Committee approved a request to backfill a Legal Assistant position in the District Attorney's office and forward it to the Personnel Committee. It also approved carrying forward unspent EMPG and EMPG-S grant funds to the Finance Committee. The committee discussed department updates, including fire inspection plans, a proposed probation case management system, and support for state bills to designate dispatchers as first responders.

• Approved backfill request for Legal Assistant in District Attorney's office, forwarded to Personnel Committee.
• Approved motion to carry forward unspent EMPG and EMPG-S grant funds, forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Accepted minutes of the March 2, 2021 meeting.
• Noted County Administrator can approve benefit time carry-over request, no committee action required.
• Discussed but took no action on designating public safety dispatchers as first responders.
• Discussed but took no action on probation case management system purchase.

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review department reports and staffing requests. The body will discuss budget amendments for the Sewer District and updates on paving and electric car charging infrastructure.

• Request for $50,000 from Capital Reserve for a Sewer District feasibility study
• RFB for Solids Building Roof, Admin Building Roof, and HVAC
• Proposal to remove the Deputy Superintendent position in the Department of Public Works
• Request for new positions in the Department of Public Works
• Discussion on electric car charging infrastructure

The Public Works Committee approved going out to bid for sewer district roof and HVAC replacements, approved several budget amendments including a trailer purchase and feasibility study, and moved staffing changes and backfill requests to the Personnel Committee. The committee also discussed electric car charging infrastructure and paving updates, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved going out to bid for sewer district admin building HVAC and roof replacement and solids building roof replacement
• Approved $6,000 budget amendment for trailer purchase
• Approved $50,000 from capital reserve for feasibility study
• Approved carrying forward $128,393 in unspent grant funds to 2021 budget
• Moved to Personnel Committee: delete Deputy Superintendent position
• Moved to Personnel Committee: add Public Works Manager and Secretary positions (Hicks opposed)
• Moved to Personnel Committee: backfill Shop Supervisor
• Moved to Personnel Committee: carry forward Superintendent's vacation time

Government Operations

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Government Operations Committee is meeting via teleconference to review department reports and discuss two notable items: car charging infrastructure and a proposed ban on alcohol sales on Good Friday from 12-3 PM. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Discussion of car charging infrastructure
• Discussion of Good Friday ban on alcohol sales from 12-3 PM
• Board of Elections review of past year and 2021 plans
• County Clerk update on DMV
• Buildings & Grounds and Parks updates

The Government Operations Committee forwarded an engineering study agreement for consolidated DPW sites at Fort Ann and Easton to the Finance Committee, contingent on formal commitments from the towns to pay their shares. The committee also approved a resolution to request the State Liquor Authority delete the Good Friday alcohol sales ban, and authorized going out to bid for electric cars for DSS. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed and referred to other committees.

• Forwarded DPW barn consolidation engineering study agreement to Finance Committee, contingent on town resolutions (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved resolution to request State Liquor Authority delete Good Friday alcohol sales ban (moved by Ferguson, seconded by Hicks, adopted)
• Authorized going out to bid for electric cars for DSS (moved by Campbell, seconded by Hicks; Haff opposed)
• Forwarded backfill request for Treasurer's office to Personnel Committee (voice vote, adopted)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 meeting (moved by Ferguson, seconded by Fedler, adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet via teleconference to review minutes from February, receive a presentation on the Climate Smart Communities program, and get general updates from staff. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Climate Smart Communities overview by Chris Belden
• General updates from Laura Oswald
• Accept minutes from February 23, 2021

The committee heard presentations from DEC forester Jeffrey Speich on emerald ash borer and community forestry, and from Chris Belden on the Climate Smart Communities program. No formal action was taken on either topic. The committee also received updates on the solid waste management plan, solar training, tourism, CDBG funding, and Airbnb revenue.

• Accepted the minutes of the February 23, 2021 meeting.
• Heard a presentation on emerald ash borer and community forestry; no action taken.
• Heard an overview of the Climate Smart Communities program; no action taken.
• Discussed the solid waste management plan update; no action taken.
• Discussed solar training for planning boards; no action taken.
• Noted tourism contractor change from Andrew Meader to Mike Wood.
• Discussed CDBG funding eligibility and application process; no action taken.
• Noted receipt of $13,000 in Airbnb revenue for February.

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council is meeting virtually to vote on officers, receive program updates, and discuss the annual New York State Local Plan and budget. The agenda includes welcoming new members and updates on staffing and nutrition programs.

• Vote for Advisory Council President and Vice President
• Welcome new members from Public Health and Sheriff's Office
• Staffing update for Case Worker Stacey Barcomb
• Discussion of NYS Local Plan annual update
• Budget review

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council met via Zoom on March 1, 2021. Due to the pandemic, there were no minutes to approve. The council voted to suspend the annual officer election because of a lack of quorum. They also voted to invite the Sheriff's Department to participate in future meetings. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Suspended the annual officer vote due to lack of quorum (motion by Sandy, seconded by Gerald).
• Voted to invite the Sheriff's Department to participate in future Advisory Council meetings.
• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular meeting by teleconference on March 19, 2021. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and public viewing instructions, with no listed action items or discussion topics.

• Meeting held via teleconference
• Public can view on YouTube

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted all 23 resolutions on the agenda, covering items such as a bridge construction bid, the 2021 emergency management plan, a COVID-19 health emergency plan, and budget amendments. The board also approved transferring code enforcement in the Town of Kingsbury back to the town, effective March 22, 2021. All resolutions passed with no recorded opposition, though one supervisor opposed the District Attorney's spending plan and another abstained on a tax roll correction.

• Awarded bid for Church Street Bridge over Mettawee River (PIN 1760.55) (adopted)
• Approved 2021 County Emergency Management Plan (adopted)
• Adopted District Attorney's 2021 Crime Forfeiture Spending Plan (adopted, Haff opposed)
• Approved Public Employer Health Emergency Plan (adopted)
• Corrected tax roll (adopted, Clary abstained)
• Amended 2020 Sewer District No. 2 Budget (adopted)
• Amended Capital Project No. 125 for St. Paul Elevator Upgrade (adopted)
• Returned code enforcement in Town of Kingsbury to the town effective March 22, 2021 (adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Audit Committee met on March 17, 2021, to conduct routine financial oversight. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including accepting previous minutes and a motion to pay all audited monthly bills. No specific dollar amounts, contracts, or policy changes were listed in the agenda text.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Acceptance of minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,131,395.04 across all funds for the March 17, 2021 meeting. The committee also approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,492.73 for prior-year legal services. Members decided to continue receiving reports on COVID Account 4189 payments, which totaled $23,814.44 in this audit. The meeting minutes from February 17, 2021 were accepted.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,131,395.04 across all funds.
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,492.73 for four assigned counsel vendors.
• Decided to continue reporting COVID Account 4189 (Public Health) payments in future audits.
• Accepted the minutes of the February 17, 2021 Audit Committee meeting.

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will hold their March regular meeting, including an organizational meeting for Washington County. They will hear a presentation from the Addictions Care Center of Albany, approve past minutes, and consider board member resignations and nominations. Informational items include state aid restoration, the 2021-22 NYS Executive Budget, and 2020 forensic expense reports.

• Presentation by Addictions Care Center of Albany (Keith Stack, CEO; Kelly Fahrenkopf, Director of Residential Services)
• Resignation of Warren County CSB member Maureen Schmidt; nomination of Christian Hanchett
• Resignation of Washington County CSB member Patricia Hunt; nominations of Lisa Mead and Adele Potter
• Informational: Restoration of 20% State Aid withholds
• Informational: 2021-22 NYS Executive Budget

The Washington County Community Services Board held its 2021 organizational meeting and regular meeting, electing Heather Adams-Wendell as Chair and Tammy DeLorme as Vice-Chair. The board unanimously approved minutes from previous meetings and accepted resignations and nominations for board members. Informational updates were provided on state aid restoration and the proposed NYS Executive Budget.

• Elected Heather Adams-Wendell as Chair (2021-2022) (unanimous)
• Elected Tammy DeLorme as Vice-Chair (2021-2022) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Sept 10, 2020, Oct 9, 2020, and Jan 14, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Patricia Hunt and nominated Lisa Meade and Adele Potter (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Maureen Schmidt and nominated Christian Hanchett (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Finance Committee will meet via teleconference on March 11, 2021, to discuss and potentially act on several financial items. These include correcting a tax bill, approving budget amendments for Sewer District No. 2 and capital projects, and adjusting fees and salary schedules. The public can view the meeting live on YouTube.

• Resolution to correct a tax bill
• Budget amendment for Sewer District No. 2: $12,632
• Capital Project No. 125: St. Paul Elevator Upgrade ($3,112) and LEC Roof Top Unit Replacement ($500,000)
• Amend Resolution No. 78 of 2020 to increase refrigeration fees for coroners
• Proposal for an electric charging station

The Finance Committee approved a series of budget amendments, including $500,000 from contingency for Law Enforcement Center roof top unit replacements and several smaller capital project adjustments. It also approved a resolution to correct a tax bill for Salem Community Fellowship, eliminating a $7,548.07 tax. The committee moved an electric charging station proposal to the Government Operations committee for further discussion.

• Approved correction of 2021 tax bill for Salem Community Fellowship, reducing tax from $7,548.07 to $0.00.
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for Law Enforcement Center roof top unit replacements from contingency.
• Approved $3,112 budget amendment for St. Paul elevator upgrade from contingency.
• Approved $9,700 budget amendment for Cradlepoint replacement from contingency.
• Approved $5,300 budget amendment for DPW fuel system upgrade from contingency.
• Approved $4,400 budget amendment for Burgoyne Ave. roof engineering from contingency.
• Approved $900,000 budget amendment for Burgoyne Ave. roof replacement and building repairs, funded by serial bonds.
• Moved electric charging station proposal to Government Operations committee for further discussion.

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting via teleconference to accept minutes from February 9, 2021, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and discuss IT project updates and an assessment review. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• County Attorney Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• IT Assessment Review
• Accept minutes from February 9, 2021 meeting

The Information Technology Committee approved a motion to amend capital project #125, moving $9,700 from contingency to the Cradlepoint Replacement line for the patrol car router upgrade, and forwarded it to the Finance Committee. They also accepted the February 9, 2021 minutes and entered executive session to discuss computer security, taking no action. Project updates were presented, including completed DPW gas system and router upgrades.

• Approved $9,700 budget amendment for patrol car router project (moved to Finance Committee)
• Accepted minutes of February 9, 2021 meeting
• Entered executive session for computer security discussion (no action taken)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss staffing requests and staffing pattern changes across several departments, including the Youth Bureau, Buildings & Grounds, Public Works, and Personnel/Civil Service. The agenda includes backfill requests for seasonal and permanent positions, as well as two specific staffing pattern changes. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Backfill requests for Youth Bureau Program Specialist and Alternative Sentencing Program Assistant
• Seasonal lifeguard and park manager backfills at Huletts Park and Lauderdale Park
• Highway Worker I and II backfills, including 12 seasonal Highway Worker I positions
• Staffing pattern change: replace 1 Civil Service Technician with 1 Sr. Account Clerk or Account Clerk
• Staffing pattern change: add 2 Exam Proctors, increasing from 6 to 8

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved several backfill positions and staffing pattern changes. These include backfilling a Program Specialist and an Alternative Sentencing Program Assistant in the Youth Bureau, seasonal lifeguard and park manager positions, Highway Worker I and II positions, and converting a Civil Service Technician to an Account Clerk. The committee also increased the number of Exam Proctors from six to eight. A proposal to increase the grade for per diem Communication Officers was discussed but not voted on, and a request to remove the Deputy Superintendent of Public Works position from the staffing pattern was referred back to the Public Works committee.

• Approved backfill for Program Specialist (Youth Bureau) at $40,504.59.
• Approved backfill for Alternative Sentencing Program Assistant at $32,794.65.
• Approved seasonal positions: 7 Lifeguard/Laborers and 2 Senior Lifeguards at Huletts Park, 8 Lifeguard/Laborers and 2 Senior Lifeguards at Lauderdale Park, and 1 Park Manager.
• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II at $19.53/hr.
• Approved 12 seasonal Highway Worker I positions at $17.77/hr.
• Approved backfill for Account Clerk and amended staffing pattern to remove 1 Civil Service Technician and add 1 Account Clerk.
• Approved amending staffing pattern to add 2 Exam Proctors (increasing from 6 to 8).
• Referred removal of Deputy Superintendent of Public Works from staffing pattern to Public Works committee.

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will review several departmental requests and reports. Discussions include a budget amendment for the Sewer District and various Department of Public Works items.

• Sewer District Budget Amendment Request to recognize $12,632.15 in revenue
• Green Innovative Grant Program grant application
• Department of Public Works car pool van bid award
• Department of Public Works budget amendment for grant carryover
• Highway Barn Project update

The Public Works Committee awarded the bid for replacement of the Church St. Bridge in Granville to James H. Malloy for $3,132,000, which was under budget. The committee also approved a $39,301.96 bid for a car pool van from Metro Ford Sales, and approved a budget amendment recognizing $12,632.15 in revenue from the Town of Kingsbury for sewer maintenance. Twelve seasonal DPW positions were approved, and a request to backfill a Highway Worker II position was forwarded to the Personnel Committee. A proposed DPW restructuring was discussed but not decided, with the Superintendent to bring a detailed plan to the next meeting.

• Awarded bid for Church St. Bridge replacement in Granville to James H. Malloy for $3,132,000.
• Awarded low bid for car pool van to Metro Ford Sales for $39,301.96.
• Approved budget amendment to recognize $12,632.15 in revenue from Town of Kingsbury for sewer maintenance.
• Approved twelve (12) seasonal DPW positions.
• Forwarded HWY Worker II backfill request to the Personnel Committee.
• Accepted minutes of the January 26, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed but did not decide on DPW restructuring; Superintendent to bring detailed plan next meeting.
• Noted Sheriff Car mini bid will be rebid due to Chevy order cap from semiconductor shortage.

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee is meeting via teleconference to discuss department reports and requests. Items include coroner autopsy and storage fee increases, code enforcement procedures, and the District Attorney's spending plan for forfeited funds and a criminal justice grant. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Coroner rate increases for autopsy and storage fees
• District Attorney review of 2021 forfeited funds spending plan
• Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant discussion
• Proposed adoption of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
• Request to change grade for per diem communication officers

The Public Safety Committee voted to send the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to the full Board for approval and to forward a request to change per-diem Communication Officers' pay grade from grade 10 to grade 13 to the Personnel Committee. The committee also approved a fee increase for morgue storage, new rules for code enforcement inspections, and the District Attorney's spending plan for forfeited funds.

• Approved moving the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to the full Board for approval.
• Approved forwarding the request to change per-diem Communication Officers' grade from 10 to 13 to the Personnel Committee.
• Approved increasing the morgue storage fee from $50 to $75 per day, effective January 26, 2021, and forwarding it to the Finance Committee.
• Approved adding wording to code enforcement applications requiring pre-approval for using pictures or depositions in place of inspections.
• Approved allowing Code Enforcement to return septic engineering applications that don't meet checklist requirements.
• Approved the District Attorney's Spending Plan for Forfeited Funds for 2021.
• Approved applying for the Criminal Justice Discovery Reform grant.

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet via teleconference to review four site plan applications, including an area variance for a garage with office space, an apartment complex, a use variance to change zoning from manufacturing to mixed-use, and an area variance for a building addition. These are reviews, not final decisions.

• Site plan review: Area variance/special use permit for garage with office space at 56 Salem Street, Village of Greenwich
• Site plan review: Apartment complex at 1186 Dix Avenue, Town of Kingsbury
• Site plan review: Use variance to change zoning from manufacturing to mixed-use for live/work space at 5 Park Place, Town of Salem
• Site plan review: Area variance for building addition at Blanchard Street & State Route 22, Town of Salem

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify three projects as matters of essentially local concern: a townhouse construction project in Kingsbury, an addition to Stewart's Shop #157 in Salem, and a renovation of a manufacturing building for a woodworking business and living space in Salem. The agency also noted receipt of APA minor project public notices, but took no action on them. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 AM.

• Approved as local concern: Townhouse Construction Project at 1189 Dix Ave, Town of Kingsbury, applicant Schermerhorn Real Estate Holdings, LLC (2-0).
• Approved as local concern: Addition to Stewart's Shop #157 at Blanchard Street and State Route 22, Town of Salem, applicant Stewart's Shops Corporation (2-0).
• Approved as local concern: Renovation of existing manufacturing building for woodworking business and living space at 5 Park Place, Town of Salem, applicant Johnathan & Deana Ketchum (2-0).
• Noted APA Minor Project Public Notices 2021-0012 and 2018-0143; no motion or vote taken.

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss department updates and requests. Key items include a shared Veterans peer-to-peer program coordinator position with Warren County, Youth Bureau backfill requests, and COVID/vaccination clinic updates.

• Veterans Peer-to-Peer Program Coordinator position posting (shared with Warren County)
• Youth Bureau request to backfill JCR Program Coordinator and Program Assistant positions
• Public Health department updates and COVID/vaccination clinic updates

The Health & Human Services Committee approved motions to backfill two Youth Bureau positions (JCR Program Coordinator and Program Assistant) and forward them to the Personnel Committee. They also appointed Kathy Jo McIntyre to the Office for Aging Advisory Council. The committee received updates on COVID-19 vaccinations, a rabies clinic, and DSS funding, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved backfill for JCR Program Coordinator and forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Approved backfill for Program Assistant and forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Appointed Kathy Jo McIntyre to Office for Aging Advisory Council (unexpired term ending Dec 31, 2021)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee meets via teleconference to hear presentations from NYSERDA on its Clean Energy Communities Program, an update on LCLGRPB activities, and general updates. The committee will also accept minutes from its January 19, 2021 meeting. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program overview by Jill Henck
• LCLGRPB activity update by Beth Gilles
• General updates by Laura Oswald
• Accept minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting

The committee voted to waive the procurement policy and renew the contract with the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) for 2021. Members also heard updates on the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities program, broadband mapping efforts, and various grant-funded projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Waived procurement policy to contract with HVADC for 2021 (moved by Hicks, seconded by Campbell)
• Renewed contract with HVADC for 2021 (moved by Campbell, seconded by Skellie)
• Accepted minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (moved by Griffith, seconded by Skellie)

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee meets via teleconference to review department reports, including a public employer health emergency plan from the county administrator, and to discuss amending board rules regarding resolutions in writing. The agenda also includes accepting the January 19, 2021 minutes and updates from Building & Grounds and Real Property.

• Discussion of amending Rules of Board RE: Resolutions in Writing
• County Administrator – Public Employer Health Emergency Plan
• Real Property – Annual Report
• Building & Grounds – Updates
• Accept minutes from January 19, 2021

The Government Operations Committee forwarded the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan for Washington County to the full Board for approval, and also forwarded two budget amendments: one moving $3,112 from contingency to complete the St. Paul's elevator upgrade, and another to proceed with roof top unit replacements at the Law Enforcement Center using Capital Project funding. The committee also discussed, but took no action on, transferring a property with a water line to the town of Argyle, and the County Attorney was asked to send a letter to the town about it.

• Approved forwarding the Public Employer Health Emergency Plan to the full Board for approval.
• Approved amending the Capital Project budget, moving $3,112 from contingency to the St. Paul's elevator upgrade, and forwarding to the Finance Committee.
• Approved forwarding to the Finance Committee the request to move forward with roof top unit replacements at the Law Enforcement Center using Capital Project funding.
• Approved the minutes of the January 19, 2021 meeting.
• Requested the County Attorney to write a letter to the town of Argyle about conveying property with a water line and village wells.
• Requested the County Attorney to check with Larry Paltrowitz on the nursing home water line issue and report back next month.
• Entered executive session to discuss potential acquisition of real property; no action was taken.

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a regular meeting via teleconference on February 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The agenda contains only procedural notice information, with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.

• Meeting held via teleconference
• Public can view via YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted all 25 resolutions on the agenda, including the 2021 County Administrator salary law (Resolution 29) and the Policing Reform and Reinvention Plan (Resolution 30). The board also approved a $900,000 bond issuance for improvements at the Burgoyne Avenue building (Resolution 50) and appointed Danelle LaPann as Personnel Officer (Resolution 48). All votes were unanimous with 17 ayes.

• Adopted Local Law A of 2021 setting County Administrator salary (17-0)
• Approved Washington County Policing Reform and Reinvention Plan (17-0)
• Authorized $900,000 serial bonds for Burgoyne Avenue building improvements (17-0)
• Appointed Danelle LaPann as Washington County Personnel Officer (17-0)
• Approved Church St. Bridge over Mettawee federal-aid project funding (17-0)
• Approved COVID-19 surcharge amendment to preschool transportation contract (17-0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Town of Kingsbury for Sewer District No. 2 (17-0)
• Awarded bid for Burgoyne Avenue roof replacement (17-0)

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee is meeting via teleconference to conduct interviews for the Personnel Officer position. Two interview slots are scheduled, at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM. The meeting also includes time for other business and adjournment.

• Interviews for Personnel Officer at 10:30 AM and 11:15 AM
• Meeting held via teleconference
• Public can view via YouTube channel

The Personnel Committee conducted interviews for the Personnel Officer position in executive session and then voted to appoint Danelle LaPann to the role. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Entered executive session to interview Personnel Officer candidates (motion adopted)
• Appointed Danelle LaPann as Personnel Officer (motion adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve payment of monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting prior meeting minutes, auditing monthly bills with a motion to pay them, and other business. This is a routine financial oversight meeting.

• Audit monthly bills with motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from January 13, 2021 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,437,330.93 across all funds for the February 17, 2021 meeting, plus $43,673.70 from a special audit on January 29, 2021. The committee also approved $9,506.77 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses. The minutes of the January 13, 2021 meeting were accepted. No other business was discussed.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited totaling $2,437,330.93 (unanimous)
• Approved $9,506.77 in stale vouchers for prior-year expenses (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of January 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review department reports, approve budget amendments, and discuss several financial items. Key actions include writing off taxes, carrying over unspent COVID-19 stimulus and federal funds, and considering bids for a roof replacement. The meeting is held via teleconference and is open to the public.

• Resolution to write off taxes
• Carryover of unspent COVID-19 stimulus funds: $18,818 and $7,423
• Carryover of unspent federal CARES Emergency Solutions funds: $259,579
• Contract with ECC for broadband service location identification: $15,000
• Consider Burgoyne Ave. roof replacement bids

The Washington County Finance Committee approved borrowing $900,000 to fund the Burgoyne Avenue roof replacement, architectural survey, parking lot paving, and building upgrades. They also accepted the low bid of $717,900 from Titan Roofing Inc. for the roof replacement. Several budget amendments were approved, including carryover of federal and state funds for COVID-19 relief and other programs. The committee discussed but took no action on the Shushan Bridge utility pole relocation issue.

• Approved $900,000 bond for Burgoyne Ave roof, survey, parking, and upgrades
• Accepted low bid of $717,900 from Titan Roofing Inc. for Burgoyne Ave roof
• Approved $19,000 for architectural survey of Burgoyne Ave building
• Approved $15,000 for broadband service location study with ECC Technology
• Approved $103,000 Lake Champlain Basin Program grant for road and culvert work
• Approved $4,464,004 budget amendment for Church Street Bridge project
• Approved carryover of $259,579 CARES Emergency Solutions funds for housing
• Approved intermunicipal agreement with Town of Kingsbury for sewer operations

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet via teleconference to receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney. The body will also discuss an IT position and an internet connection upgrade for the Department of Social Services (DSS).

• County Attorney Cyber Security Report
• DSS IT Position
• DSS Internet Connection Upgrade
• Project Updates

The Washington County Information Technology Committee approved two funding requests to be forwarded to the Finance Committee: $27,000 from the IT reserve for additional soft phone licenses and IP phones, and $8,000 for an initial cost to increase the DSS internet bandwidth from 10 to 100 meg. The committee also approved moving a request to add a DSS Computer Operations Coordinator position to the Personnel Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $27,000 transfer from IT reserve for soft phone licenses and IP phones (moved by Ferguson, seconded by Shaw and Ward)
• Approved $8,000 initial cost for DSS internet bandwidth upgrade to 100 meg, forwarded to Finance Committee (moved by Ferguson, seconded by Clary and Ward)
• Approved moving DSS Computer Operations Coordinator position request to Personnel Committee (moved by Hicks, seconded by Ferguson and Ward)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will conduct a tour of the Middle Falls and Fort Ann County Highway Barns. The meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2021, starting at the Middle Falls Barn.

• Tour of Middle Falls and Fort Ann County Highway Barns

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to consider staffing requests and pattern changes, including backfills in Probation and new positions in the Sheriff's office. They will also discuss the Personnel Officer vacancy, vacation rollovers, retirements, and CLIP purchases. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Probation Supervisor 1 backfill
• Probation Officer 2/Senior Probation Officer backfill
• Probation Officer 1 Trainee backfill
• New Lieutenant and Deputy Sheriff positions (staffing pattern change)
• Personnel Officer vacancy discussion

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing requests, including three Probation backfills and a new Sheriff's Lieutenant position tied to the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan. They also voted to end COVID-era vacation/personal time rollovers effective March 17, 2021, and authorized blanket approval for 2021 CLIP purchases up to $14,000. Interviews for the vacant Personnel Officer position were scheduled for February 17, 2021.

• Approved backfill for Probation Supervisor 1 (annual salary $61,157.52)
• Approved backfill for Probation Officer 2/Senior Probation Officer (annual salary $56,522.16)
• Approved backfill for Probation Officer 1 Trainee (annual salary $48,629.52)
• Approved new Sheriff's Lieutenant position and amended Staffing Pattern (base rate $35.35/hr, 40 hrs/week)
• Approved interviewing two in-house candidates for Personnel Officer vacancy
• Approved ending vacation/personal time rollovers effective March 17, 2021
• Authorized blanket approval for 2021 CLIP purchases up to $14,000
• Approved adding one DSS Computer Operations Coordinator position to Staffing Pattern

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss department updates and requests. Key items include a request to carry over unspent 2020 funds for the Office for the Aging/ADRC, state budget impacts on Social Services, and a discussion on preschool transportation resolution rates related to COVID. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Request to carry over 2020 unspent funds (OFA/ADRC)
• Discuss Preschool Transportation Resolution Rates for COVID (Public Health)
• PH/EMS Partnership for Points of Distribution Update
• VA Law Changes/Updates (Veterans)
• Service Recognition – Dep. Director Michael Alexander (Veterans)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss department updates and staffing requests from Probation, including backfill positions for Probation Officer Trainee, Senior Probation Officer, and Probation Supervisor. The committee will also hold a public hearing on the Washington County Sheriff's Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan.

• Probation staffing requests: Probation Officer Trainee backfill, Senior Probation Officer backfill, Probation Supervisor backfill
• Public hearing on Washington County Sheriff's Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan
• Accept minutes from December 29, 2020 meeting
• Department updates from Probation, Alternative Sentencing, and Public Defender

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward the Washington County Sheriff's Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan to the Board of Supervisors for approval at their February 15th meeting, following a public hearing. The committee also approved several probation staffing backfills and promotions, and forwarded a request to amend the Sheriff's staffing pattern to add one Lieutenant and one Deputy Sheriff to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved motion to forward Sheriff's reform plan to Board of Supervisors for February 15 approval
• Approved probation backfills and promotions (Probation Officer Trainee, Senior Probation Officer, Probation Supervisor) to Personnel Committee
• Approved motion to forward staffing pattern change (add 1 Lieutenant, 1 Deputy Sheriff) to Personnel Committee
• Accepted minutes of December 29, 2020 meeting

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency met and voted on two projects, finding both to be matters of essentially local concern. The first is a storage building at 242 County Route 52, and the second is a community solar farm at 160 Mineral Way in Greenwich. The agency also received several notices for solar projects and other applications, but took no action on them.

• Storage building at 242 County Route 52 approved as local concern
• Community solar farm at 160 Mineral Way (Greenwich) approved as local concern
• Notices for solar projects in Fort Edward and Argyle received
• APA minor project public notices received
• All votes were 2-0

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify two projects as matters of essentially local concern: a storage building at 242 County Route 52 and a community solar farm at 160 Mineral Way. The agency also received notices for several solar projects and APA applications but took no action on them. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Found storage building at 242 County Route 52 to be of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found community solar farm at 160 Mineral Way to be of essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet via teleconference to review department reports and requests. Discussion items include sewer district matters and Department of Public Works business.

• Wendel presentation on LTCP Phase II/III
• Kingsbury Intermunicipal Agreement
• Lake Champlain Basin Grant
• Request for equipment purchases

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee is meeting via teleconference on January 22, 2021. The main item is consideration of appointing a County Administrator. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Consider appointment of County Administrator
• Other business
• Meeting held via teleconference

The Personnel Committee voted to appoint Melissa Fitch as County Administrator and forwarded the appointment to the full Board. The committee also forwarded several other actions, including designating an acting Personnel Officer, amending the Public Health staffing pattern, and setting a public hearing on the County Administrator's salary. No final decisions were made by the committee itself; all items require full Board approval.

• Appointed Melissa Fitch as County Administrator (motion adopted)
• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of a particular person
• Designated acting Personnel Officer during vacancy, forwarded to full Board
• Amended Public Health staffing pattern to one Fiscal Officer, forwarded to full Board
• Set public hearing on Introductory Local Law 'A' for County Administrator salary of $97,632, forwarded to full Board

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a special teleconference meeting on January 22, 2021, immediately following the Personnel Committee meeting. The primary purpose is to consider a resolution to appoint a County Administrator. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Consider Resolution to Appoint County Administrator
• Special meeting held via teleconference
• Public viewing available on YouTube

The Washington County Board of Supervisors appointed Melissa Fitch as County Administrator, set a public hearing on her salary, designated an acting personnel officer, and amended the Public Health staffing pattern. All resolutions were adopted, with the appointment passing 16-0 (one absent).

• Appointed Melissa Fitch as County Administrator (16-0, 1 absent)
• Set time and place for public hearing on County Administrator salary Local Law A of 2021
• Designated person to act for Personnel Officer during vacancy
• Amended Public Health staffing to establish second Fiscal Officer title

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet via teleconference to accept minutes from December 22, 2020, and receive a year-end report from the Hudson Valley Agricultural Development Corporation (HVADC) presented by Todd Erling. The committee will also discuss the Planning Agency, the Local Solid Waste Management Plan, and Broadband Service Location Identification. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• HVADC Year-End Report by Todd Erling
• Planning Agency Discussion
• Local Solid Waste Management Plan Discussion
• Broadband Service Location Identification Discussion

The committee voted to allow the Economic Development Director to pursue a contract with ECC Technologies to map broadband coverage, with $15,000 from the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board and $15,000 in county funds, forwarding it to the Finance Committee. It also voted to amend the Planning Agency membership to replace the County Administrator with a member appointed for a two- or three-year term, recommending Allison Gaddy. The committee discussed the state-required Local Solid Waste Management Plan, noting difficulties due to lack of data and funding, and heard the HVADC year-end report.

• Approved motion to pursue ECC Technologies broadband contract with $15,000 LCLGRPB funding and county funds, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved motion to amend Planning Agency membership, removing County Administrator and adding a member appointed for 2-3 year term, recommending Allison Gaddy
• Accepted minutes of December 22, 2020 meeting
• Discussed Local Solid Waste Management Plan; no action taken, director to seek engineer quotes

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference to accept minutes from December 22, 2020, and discuss a capital plan for the Building & Grounds department. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Building & Grounds – Capital Plan Discussion

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held by teleconference. The agenda contains only the meeting notice and public viewing instructions, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Regular meeting held via teleconference on January 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.
• Public can view the meeting on the county's YouTube channel

The Board of Supervisors approved a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the United Public Service Employee Union (UPSEU) by a 16-1 roll call vote. They also ratified a contract with Jaeger & Flynn Associates for health insurance brokerage services after initially tabling it to confirm the term. Several budget amendments and appointments were approved, including an interim Public Health Director.

• Approved UPSEU union agreement for 2021-2023 (16-1)
• Approved Jaeger & Flynn health insurance brokerage agreement
• Approved interim Public Health Director (17-0)
• Approved amended 2021 DSS/OFA budget for DSRIP funds
• Approved amended capital project budget (removed $50,000 for Burgoyne Ave parking)
• Approved condemnation petition for Shushan Bridge reconstruction (amended to 1,115 sq ft)
• Approved agreement with Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad for POD support
• Approved appointments to Soil & Water Conservation District Board

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards are holding their 2021 organizational meetings and a joint regular meeting. They will approve minutes from previous meetings, hear presentations on BHSN outpatient services, the Criminal Justice/Community Services Task Force, and police reform collaboratives, and discuss informational items including the 2021 meeting schedule and state aid withholdings.

• Presentation on BHSN Outpatient Services by Liz Cole, VP of Operations
• Presentation on Criminal Justice/Community Services Task Force by Carrie Wright and Allison Reynolds
• Presentation on Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboratives
• Approval of minutes from September 10 and October 9, 2020 joint meetings
• 2021 Q1 State Aid 20% withholds

The Warren County Community Services Board held its 2021 organizational meeting and regular meeting, confirming officers and meeting dates. The board unanimously approved a motion to support BHSN's expansion into Warrensburg Central School District and a budget amendment for a $194,559 state aid pass-through for ACCA's residential facility. Washington County's organizational meeting and minutes approvals were deferred due to lack of quorum.

• Approved 2021 organizational meeting: officers confirmed, meetings set for 2nd Thursday at 3 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2020 joint meeting (Warren County, unanimous)
• Approved support for BHSN school-based services expansion into Warrensburg Central School District (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 budget amendment for $194,559 state aid pass-through to ACCA (unanimous)
• Deferred Washington County organizational meeting due to lack of quorum
• Deferred Washington County approval of September 10, 2020 and October 9, 2020 minutes

Community Service Board

The Children and Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss updates on regional planning, HBCS services, the C-YES and RTF processes, and school and services during the pandemic. Participants will share successes, pitfalls, gaps, and solutions. The agenda also includes a review of service providers, crisis services, police reform, and agency updates.

• North Country Regional Planning Consortium update
• HBCS services and C-YES/RTF process updates
• Round robin on school and services during the pandemic
• Review of CFTSS and HBCS service providers
• Crisis services and police reform discussion

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference on January 13, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The main purpose is to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position, with two interviews scheduled at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The meeting will also include other business and adjournment.

• Interviews for County Administrator at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
• Meeting held via teleconference; public can view on YouTube
• Committee members include Supervisors Hicks, Ward, Campbell, O'Brien, Skellie, Clary, Griffith

The Personnel Committee met and immediately entered executive session to conduct interviews for the County Administrator position. No action was taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss County Administrator appointment (moved by O'Brien, seconded by Clary)
• Conducted interviews for County Administrator position in executive session
• No action taken in executive session

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee will meet on January 13, 2021, to approve the minutes from December 16, 2020, and audit monthly bills. The main action is a motion to pay all bills as audited. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from December 16, 2020 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee met on January 13, 2021, and approved the minutes from the December 16, 2020 meeting. The committee audited and approved all monthly bills as presented, totaling $1,709,721.99 across all funds. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:44 A.M.

• Approved minutes of December 16, 2020 meeting
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $1,709,721.99

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference on January 12, 2021. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for the position of County Administrator.

• Interviews for County Administrator scheduled for 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee is meeting via teleconference on January 11, 2021 at 9:00 AM. The main item is conducting interviews for the County Administrator position, with three interview slots scheduled at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM. The agenda also includes other business and adjournment.

• Conduct interviews for County Administrator at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 AM
• Meeting held via teleconference, viewable on YouTube
• Committee members listed: Hicks, Ward, Campbell, O'Brien, Skellie, Clary, Griffith

The Personnel Committee met and conducted interviews for the County Administrator position in executive session. No formal action was taken during the meeting, and the interviews were part of the appointment process.

• Entered executive session to discuss appointment of County Administrator (unanimous)
• Conducted interviews for County Administrator position in executive session

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to discuss updates and planning. Agenda items include state aid withholdings, opioid response grants, police reform collaboratives, and 2021 planning for peer supports, mobile crisis, housing, and telehealth. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed.

• 2021 Q1 State Aid 20% withholds
• OASAS State Opioid Response (SOR) grant updates
• Police Reform and Reinvention Collaboratives
• 2021 agenda planning: Peer/Recovery supports, Mobile Crisis/ACT, Housing, TeleHealth
• Alliance for Positive Health harm reduction update

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee met on January 8, 2021, receiving informational updates from agencies. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural, covering overdose statistics, service transitions, and COVID-19 vaccination efforts.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; meeting was informational only

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee meets via teleconference to accept prior minutes, review department reports, and consider several budget amendments. Items include a $46,590 shortfall for Sewer District No. 2, a $19,000 architectural study for a Public Health relocation, and $2,500 in DSRIP funds. The committee will also discuss quarantine of dogs, health insurance broker services, and union negotiations.

• Budget amendment: Sewer District No. 2 2020 shortfalls - $46,590
• Budget amendment: Bldgs. & Grounds 2021 Arch. & Eng. Study for Public Health relocation - $19,000
• Budget amendment: OFA DSRIP funds - $2,500
• Discussion: Quarantine of dogs for protection of deer
• Discussion: Union negotiations with Larry Paltrowitz, Esq.

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet via teleconference to discuss cyber security and project updates. The body will also review minutes from the December 8, 2020 meeting.

• Cyber Security Report from the County Attorney
• Information Technology project updates

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet via teleconference to accept prior meeting minutes and discuss department staffing requests. The main items are two backfill caseworker positions and one Social Services Examiner backfill in the Department of Social Services, plus updates from the County Administrator and Public Health Director.

• Accept minutes from Dec 8, 21 & 28, 2020 meetings
• Caseworkers (2) – backfill request, Dept. of Social Services
• Social Services Examiner – backfill request, Dept. of Social Services
• Updates from County Administrator and Public Health Director

The Personnel Committee approved two caseworker backfills for the Department of Social Services due to a resignation and a retirement. A request to backfill a Social Services Examiner position was withdrawn. The committee also received updates on the County Administrator search and the Public Health Director's retirement.

• Approved two Caseworker backfills for Dept. of Social Services (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Social Services Examiner backfill request
• Accepted minutes from Dec. 8, 21 & 28, 2020 meetings

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its annual organization meeting via teleconference. The board will elect a Chairman and Vice Chairman, and may conduct other business brought before the meeting.

• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Meeting held via teleconference
• Other business as may be properly brought before the meeting

The Washington County Board of Supervisors held its organization meeting, electing Samuel J. Hall as Chairman and Robert Henke as Vice Chairman for 2021. The board adopted seven resolutions, including fixing the bond for the chairman and vice chairman, paying the Soil and Water Conservation District Board, appropriating funds for the Extension Service, designating depositories, amending board rules to codify the Personnel Committee's responsibilities, adopting the 2021 rules, and appointing Daniel Boucher as Probation Director. All resolutions were adopted, with Resolution No. 5 passing by a 2/3 roll call vote of 14-1.

• Elected Samuel J. Hall as Chairman for 2021 (voice vote, Haff opposed)
• Elected Robert Henke as Vice Chairman for 2021 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1 to fix bond of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Adopted Resolution No. 2 to pay Soil and Water Conservation District Board
• Adopted Resolution No. 3 for appropriation to Washington County Extension Service
• Adopted Resolution No. 4 to designate depositories
• Adopted Resolution No. 5 to amend rules for Personnel Committee (14-1 roll call)
• Adopted Resolution No. 6 to adopt 2021 rules of the Board