Washington County public meetings in 2022

Government Operations

The committee will discuss and possibly act on a budget amendment to remove heating/cooling costs related to the Valmet demolition, a real property assessment services cost, and a parcel combination in Granville. An election process update from the Board of Elections is also on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2022.

• Amend budget – Remove Heating/Cooling - Valmet Demo
• Assessment Services Cost (Real Property)
• Parcel Combination for Property in Granville
• Board of Elections – Election Process Update

The committee approved combining two county-owned parcels in Granville and forwarded several budget items to the Finance Committee. A motion was also adopted to move a budget amendment for election technology grant purchases to the Organization Board meeting.

• Approved parcel combination for two county-owned properties in Granville
• Forwarded Middle Falls highway barn engineering bid to Finance Committee
• Approved $1,920 budget amendment for Valmet trailer HVAC decommission for Finance Committee review
• Approved moving budget amendment for $57,000 technology grant purchases to Organization Board meeting
• Accepted minutes from November 22, 2022 meeting

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss routine department reports and requests, including a request to backfill a legal assistant position in the Public Defender's office, an update on the Sheriff's participation in the federal 1033 program, a vehicle purchase update, and a code enforcement exemption sheet. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Request to backfill Legal Assistant in Public Defender's office
• Sheriff's update on Federal 1033 Program
• Vehicle purchase update (Mini Bid/Grant Funding)
• Code Enforcement exemption sheet

The Public Safety Committee approved waiving procurement rules to contract with Eden Center for jail mental health services and authorized a grant-funded vehicle purchase. The committee also approved a religious sect exemption form and forwarded an EMS budget amendment to the Finance Committee.

• Approved waiver of procurement to contract with Eden Center for jail mental health services ($118,440)
• Approved grant-funded vehicle purchase via Onondaga County contract (not to exceed $48,000)
• Approved Religious Sect Exemption Affidavit form with check boxes on top
• Approved request for BOCES students to shadow court appearances
• Forwarded EMS Capital Project budget amendment ($3,100) to Finance Committee
• Accepted November 29, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review one referral under General Municipal Law 239: a site plan application for a building renovation to expand commercial space at 117 Broadway in the Village of Fort Edward. The board will also conduct routine procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Referral: Brian Mathis building renovation to expand commercial space at 117 Broadway, Fort Edward (Tax ID# 171.5-2-19)

The Planning Agency approved the minutes from the November 29, 2022 meeting. The agency also determined that a commercial and residential renovation project in the Village of Fort Edward is a matter of essentially local concern.

• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Found building renovation at 117 Broadway to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and hear IT project status and ticketing updates. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• Project Status Updates from IT
• Ticketing Report from IT
• Accept minutes from November 22, 2022 meeting

The committee accepted the minutes from the November 22, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed a cybersecurity report and IT project updates, including the addition of a pump station technology installation for the Sewer District.

• Approved minutes of the November 22, 2022 meeting

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes, review department requests and reports, and discuss other business. The main action is a request for a resolution to recognize a $25,000 Adult Protective Services grant, along with a review of the 2022 budget comparison and Youth Bureau's Winterfest 2023.

• Request for resolution to recognize Adult Protective Services grant - $25,000
• Review of 2022 budget comparison spreadsheet
• Youth Bureau Winterfest 2023 discussion
• Accept minutes from November 29, 2022 meeting

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to recognize a $25,000 Adult Protective Services grant. The committee also approved the Winterfest event scheduled for February 4th at Lake Lauderdale. Members reviewed the 2022 Social Services budget comparison spreadsheet.

• Approved budget amendment to recognize $25,000 Adult Protective Services grant
• Approved Winterfest event for February 4th at Lake Lauderdale including food and contracts
• Accepted minutes of the November 29, 2022 meeting

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of continuation of the annual meeting, with resolutions due by Dec. 8 and distributed Dec. 9. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items listed.

• Continuation of annual meeting on Dec. 16, 2022 at 10 a.m.
• Resolutions must be submitted by Dec. 8, 2022
• Copies of resolutions mailed to board members Dec. 9, 2022
• Public can view meeting via YouTube channel

The Board of Supervisors adopted four introductory local laws and approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure projects, budget amendments, and personnel contracts. The board also authorized the purchase of property in the Town of Easton and established a reserve for opioid litigation.

• Adopted Introductory Local Laws E, F, G, and H of 2022
• Approved purchase of property adjacent to County Owned Highway Barn in Town of Easton
• Ratified 2023-2025 agreements with NYS Nurses Association and Sheriff’s Association PBA
• Approved funding for Church Street and CR 61 bridge projects
• Established reserve for Opioid Litigation
• Approved award for Law Center Roof Replacement bid
• Adopted Washington County Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan
• Authorized agreement with Benetech for health insurance broker services

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from November 16, 2022, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. 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 November 16, 2022 meeting

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $1,748,274.17 across multiple funds. The committee also accepted the minutes from the November 16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved payment of all audited bills totaling $1,748,274.17
• Accepted minutes of the November 16, 2022 meeting

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to consider several staffing requests, including backfills for highway supervisors, a public health clerk, and communication officers. They will also discuss adopting the 2023 staffing pattern, a handbook change on mileage reimbursement, and other personnel matters. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Backfill Highway Supervisor II and Highway Supervisor I in Department of Public Works
• Public Health: backfill Account Clerk 35 hrs. with Clerk at 40 hrs. (staffing pattern change)
• Public Safety: backfill Communication Officer positions and request to do so without committee approval
• Adopt staffing pattern for 2023 and fill positions approved in 2023 budget
• Handbook change Section 6.007 on mileage reimbursement

The committee approved several staffing backfills across public works, health, safety, and social services. It also adopted a new streamlined process for handling routine backfills and approved the 2023 staffing pattern for Board review.

• Approved backfills for Highway Supervisor II and Highway Supervisor I
• Approved replacing 35-hour Account Clerk with 40-hour Clerk in Public Health
• Approved backfill for Communication Officer and blanket approval for future vacant Communication Officer backfills
• Approved backfills for Case Supervisor Grade B, Senior Caseworker, and Caseworker
• Approved backfill for Senior Clerk and removal of Senior Typist from staffing pattern
• Forwarded 2023 Staffing Pattern to full Board and approved filling 2023 budget positions
• Approved Employee Handbook change for mileage reimbursement rates
• Approved up to $10,000 for CLIP purchases and use of county logo on items

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet in person to approve minutes, consider new board member nominations, and receive a presentation on ARPA-funded behavioral health projects. The boards will also plan the 2023 meeting calendar and agenda.

• Approval of November 10, 2022 joint meeting minutes
• Warren County CSB nomination
• Washington County CSB nomination
• Ad Hoc Committee ARPA Behavioral Health projects
• Rob York presentation on ARPA Behavioral Health Projects

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to review monthly reports, consider budget amendments including bridge funding and a sheriff's canine grant, and discuss establishing a reserve for opioid settlement funds. They will also conduct interviews for a health insurance broker.

• Budget amendment: Cap. Proj. H127 Church St. Bridge - $26,790
• Budget amendment: Sheriff – Explosive Detection Canine Grant - $22,067
• Establish Reserve for Opioid Settlement Funds
• Interviews for Health Insurance Broker: Marshall & Sterling (11:00 AM) and Benetech (12:00 PM)

The Finance Committee approved the lowest cost proposal from Benetech for health insurance broker services. The committee also authorized several budget amendments for bridge projects, grants, and the establishment of an opioid settlement reserve.

• Approved Benetech as health insurance broker (lowest cost proposal)
• Approved $252,769 General Fund Reserve for opioid settlement funds
• Approved $5,944,080 budget amendment for American Rescue Plan Act revenues
• Approved $22,067 budget amendment for Sheriff's Explosive Detection Canine Team grant
• Approved budget amendments for Church Street Bridge (Project 127) and Shushan Bridge (Project 126)
• Approved purchase of property for the new Middle Falls Highway Barn
• Approved renewal of accounting services contract with LCLGRPB
• Authorized out-of-state travel to San Antonio, Texas for Treasurer and IT staff

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council is holding its regular meeting at the Whitehall Meal Site. The agenda includes a lunch offering with suggested contributions, and attendees are asked to RSVP by February 28. No substantive policy items are listed on this agenda.

• Meeting at Whitehall Meal Site, 148 Main St., Whitehall, NY
• Lunch: Low Sodium Hot Dog with Meat Sauce, Yellow Sweet Corn, California Blend Vegetables, Granny Smith Apple
• Suggested lunch contribution: $3.00 for age 60+, $5.00 for under 60
• RSVP by February 28 to Mindy Dudley at (518) 746-2565

The council approved the meeting minutes from September 12, 2022. Members reviewed updates regarding the 2023 budget, staffing changes, and the 2023 meeting schedule. No vote was held for the Senior of the Year nominees due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved 9/12/2022 meeting minutes
• Set 2023 meeting dates for March 6, June 5, September 11, and December 4

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will hold a routine meeting on November 29, 2022, at 9:00 AM in Room B214 of the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward, NY. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, miscellaneous, other business, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting held at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY
• Public can view via Washington County YouTube Channel
• Referral documentation available online

The Planning Agency approved the minutes from the November 1, 2022 meeting. No actionable GML referrals were submitted, and no actions were taken regarding listed project public notices.

• Approved November 1, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Public Works

The committee authorized an interfund loan from the General Fund to the County Road fund to cover payroll and expenses until CHIPS revenue is received. Members also approved funding for the Church Street project and authorized a survey for the subdivision of county-owned property in Granville.

• Approved interfund loan from General Fund to County Road not to exceed CHIP's reimbursement
• Approved $26,790 supplemental for construction inspection funds for Church Street project
• Approved increase of car pool charges to $9 half day and $12 full day effective Jan 1, 2023
• Authorized survey of county-owned Church Street property for subdivision
• Accepted minutes of the November 1, 2022 meeting

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety items, including EMS advisory board appointments, a coroner grant application and transport rate increase, a sheriff's explosive detection canine team grant, and updates on various departmental matters. The agenda includes reports from the EMS, Coroners, Public Defender, Sheriff, Code Enforcement, and Emergency Services departments.

• EMS Advisory Board appointments: re-appointment of Mal Lambert (Greenwich Fire) and appointment of Robert Porter (Fort Ann Rescue Squad)
• Coroners: request to apply for grant and resolution to increase transport rate
• Sheriff: Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant - $20,067
• Code Enforcement: exemption form and coverage for Kingsbury callouts
• Emergency Services: Communications Officer positions backfill, Domestic Terrorism Plan/Grant update, Future of EMS Working Group update

The committee approved a framework for a Domestic Terrorism Plan to be sent to the full Board and authorized a $22,067 grant for an explosive detection canine team. Other actions included increasing coroner transport rates and granting blanket approval to fill vacant communications officer positions.

• Approved Domestic Terrorism Plan for full Board review
• Accepted $22,067 Explosive Detection Canine Team grant
• Increased coroner transport rate to Glens Falls Hospital morgue to $375 (effective Jan 1, 2023)
• Authorized blanket approval to fill budgeted and vacant Communications Officer positions
• Authorized applying for a CDC/Public Health network grant up to $20,000 for the coroners office
• Reappointed Mal Lambert and Robert Porter to the EMS Advisory Board
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet in person on November 29, 2022, to discuss department reports and requests. Items include a new veterans peer coordinator, youth program funding, appointments, and various updates from Social Services, Mental Health, and Public Health.

• Introduction of new Adirondack PFC Joseph P Dwyer Peer to Peer Coordinator
• Youth Program Funding for 2023
• OFA Advisory Council appointment: Quimby Mahoney (Town of Jackson)
• Community Services Board appointment: Tina McDougall (Town of Argyle, unexpired term 1/1/22-12/31/25)
• Public Health vehicle bid approval request and CVRS contract extension

The committee approved the purchase of two Nissan Rogues and granted a procurement waiver for transitional shelter beds at Open Door Mission. Members also approved several board appointments and a reserve for opioid settlement funding.

• Approved lowest bid for two Nissan Rogues at $29,866 each, contingent on State approval
• Granted procurement policy waiver for DSS to contract with Open Door Mission for transitional shelter beds
• Approved $101,239 grant for pre-trial services to offset 2022 expenses
• Appointed Tina McDougall to the Washington County Community Services Board
• Approved OFA Advisory Council membership changes, including appointment of Quimby Mahoney
• Extended Cambridge Valley Rescue Squad clinic contract through June 30, 2023
• Approved disposal of expired medical supplies to veterinarians to avoid disposal costs
• Moved request to create a reserve for opioid settlement funding to the Finance Committee

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet to consider updates on ongoing Buildings & Grounds projects and a report from the Board of Elections. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and other business, but no specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Updates on ongoing Buildings & Grounds projects
• Board of Elections report

The committee approved a contract for roof replacement at the Law Center. Members also discussed ballot printing failures during a recent election and the potential need for new voting machines and on-demand printers.

• Approved $1,607,000 contract to Greenwood Industries, Inc. for Law Center roof replacement
• Accepted minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting
• Concurred with County Attorney's recommendation to purchase title insurance for Middle Falls Highway Barn land

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and review IT project status updates and a ticketing report. The meeting is open to the public in person or via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• Project Status Updates from Information Technology
• Ticketing Report from Information Technology
• Accept minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the October 25, 2022 meeting. Members received updates on cyber security statistics and the status of ongoing IT projects, including camera installations.

• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Washington County Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes, receive tourism updates, and discuss next steps for broadband. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Accept minutes from October 25, 2022 meeting
• Tourism updates
• Broadband next steps discussion

The committee approved starting the process to opt out of a New York State hunting season occurring December 26 through January 1. Members also supported seeking broadband proposals from providers to connect unserved addresses. The committee recommended letting the situation with HomeFront's viability play out after a CDBG grant was not awarded.

• Approved motion to start process of opting out of Dec 26-Jan 1 hunting season
• Supported Economic Development Director pursuing broadband proposals from providers
• Accepted minutes of October 25, 2022 meeting
• Recommended letting HomeFront's viability situation play out

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual meeting and a public hearing on the 2023 tentative county budget. The meeting starts at 10:00 AM and the budget hearing at 10:05 AM on November 21, 2022. The public can view the proceedings online.

• Public hearing on 2023 Tentative County Budget
• Annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors
• Meeting held at County Municipal Center, 383 Upper Broadway, Bldg. B, Fort Edward, NY
• Public viewing available via YouTube channel

The Board adopted the fiscal year 2023 budget and associated salary schedules. They also approved several budget amendments for sewer districts and county operations, and designated official newspapers.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2023 Budget (16-0-1)
• Adopted 2023 Non-Union Grade Schedule (16-0-1)
• Established salary schedule for exempt, stipend, seasonal, and per diem employees (16-0-1)
• Approved sale of land (15-1-1)
• Designated official newspapers for Democrat and Republican parties
• Approved agreement with Warren County for 2023 snow removal and salting/sanding
• Approved budget amendments for Sewer District No. 2 and the Car Pool Fund
• Approved bid 2022-29 for law enforcement equipment

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and vote on paying all audited monthly bills. 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 October 19, 2022 meeting

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills and stale vouchers. The total amount presented to the committee for approval was $4,988,834.49.

• Accepted minutes of the October 19, 2022 meeting
• Approved $1,588.09 for Public Health stale vouchers to Saratoga Hospital
• Approved payment of all audited bills totaling $4,988,834.49

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from September and October, discuss several department staffing requests including backfills for aging services, public works, and social services, and review updated job applications. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Office for the Aging: Aging Services Aide backfill
• Department of Public Works: Carpenter II backfill
• Department of Public Works: Highway Worker II backfill
• Department of Social Services: Social Services Examiner backfill
• Updated Applications for Examination or Employment

The committee approved requests to backfill five vacant positions across multiple county departments. The board also noted updates to employment application forms following changes to Civil Service Law.

• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aide per diem (Office for the Aging)
• Approved backfill for Carpenter II (Department of Public Works)
• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II (Department of Public Works)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Examiner (Department of Social Services)
• Approved backfill for Senior Account Clerk (Public Health)
• Accepted minutes from September 8 and October 13, 2022

Community Service Board

The Washington County Community Services Board approved a request to change the behavioral health services provider at the Correctional Facility from BHSN to the Eden Center for 2023. The board also approved the October 13, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with Eden Center for 2023 jail behavioral health services and decreasing BHSN contract (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet on November 10, 2022, to discuss union negotiations, department reports, and several budget amendments. Key items include a $256,998 sheriff law enforcement equipment purchase, a $300,000 fuel cost increase for the car pool fund, and a proposed mileage rate increase for 2023. The committee will also review the 2023 tentative budget and a salary local law.

• Sheriff Law Enforcement Equipment - Award Bid & Amend Budget - $256,998
• Car Pool Fund Fuel Costs - $300,000
• Buildings & Grounds PD Furniture - $20,404
• Sewer District Auto Fuel, Pers. Svcs. - $32,500
• Raise Mileage Rate for 2023

The Finance Committee approved the fiscal year 2023 budget, which increases the tax levy by $1,045,528. The committee also established new salary schedules for exempt and non-union employees and set a public hearing for Local Law “G” of 2022.

• Adopted 2023 budget with 3% tax levy increase
• Approved $256,998 for law enforcement equipment (Bid 2022-29)
• Set 2023 mileage reimbursement rates at $0.60 and $0.50 per mile
• Approved $210,500 for Route 197 force main replacement project
• Approved $20,404 for Public Defender office furniture
• Approved $39,696 in additional Youth Bureau funding for WAIT House
• Approved $13,800 for Valmet trailer demolition
• Denied $2,500 salary increase for Commissioner of Social Services

Public Works

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Works Committee will meet in person on November 1, 2022, to discuss several public works items, including an auction list, a car pool purchase, an intern, a Sandgate truck, and a snow and ice agreement with Warren County. The committee will also consider budget amendments for the Sewer District's 2022 budget. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Auction List
• Car Pool Purchase
• Sandgate Truck
• Snow & Ice Agreement – Warren County
• Request for Budget Amendments - 2022 Budget (Sewer District)

The committee approved the purchase of a Buildings and Grounds pickup truck and a one-year snow and ice agreement with Warren County. Several budget amendments for the Sewer District were approved and forwarded to the Finance Committee. The committee also declared various vehicles and equipment surplus for auction.

• Approved budget amendment and bid process for a Buildings and Grounds pickup truck
• Approved 10-week unpaid BOCES intern for heavy equipment
• Authorized one-year snow and ice control agreement with Warren County
• Approved declaring surplus vehicles and equipment for auction
• Approved request for DPW and County Attorney to draft a priority bidding policy for county towns
• Approved $9,500 and $4,000 Sewer District budget amendments for auto fuel
• Approved $4,000 Sewer District budget amendment for compost overtime
• Approved $15,000 for Sewer personal services and $27,500 for consultant SPDES reporting

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to reconsider the time and date for the annual board meeting and for the public hearing on the 2023 tentative budget. The agenda also includes other business that may properly come before the board. No other substantive items are listed.

• Reconsider time and date for the Annual Board Meeting
• Reconsider time and date for Public Hearing on the 2023 Tentative Budget
• Other business that may properly come before the board

The Board of Supervisors adopted two resolutions to rescind previous dates and set new timing for the annual meeting and the 2023 tentative budget public hearing.

• Approved Resolution No. 239 to rescind Resolution No. 237 and set a new date for the Annual Meeting (3,602 Ayes, 506 Noes)
• Approved Resolution No. 240 to rescind Resolution No. 238 and set a new time and date for the 2023 Tentative Budget public hearing

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review two site plan referrals from the Village of Fort Edward. The agency will consider a business expansion at 128 Broadway and a billiard hall at 49 Broadway. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Site plan review: William King business expansion at 128 Broadway, Fort Edward (Tax ID 171.6-1-36)
• Site plan review: Ryan Gilligan billiard hall at 49 Broadway, Fort Edward (Tax ID 176.6-6-29)

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed four site plan applications. The agency determined that each project is a matter of essentially local concern.

• Found business expansion at 128 Broadway to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found billiard hall at 49 Broadway to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found commercial auto fluid changes at 3614 Burgoyne Ave. to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found barn conversion to event space at 129 County Route 17 to be a matter of essentially local concern with comments (2-0)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests, including an emergency response package from the Sheriff, annual crime victims statistics from the District Attorney, and updates on grants, EMS workgroup, and staffing from Public Safety. The committee will also consider a code enforcement exemption form and other business.

• Sheriff: Emergency Response Package
• District Attorney: Update Annual Crime Victims Statistics
• Public Safety: Grant Project Update, Future of EMS Workgroup Update, Staffing Updates
• Code Enforcement: Exemption Form

The committee accepted bids for emergency response equipment and authorized a new RFP process for a domestic terrorism grant if a waiver is denied. Members also approved the creation of a religious sect exemption form for code enforcement.

• Approved $256,997.02 in bids for emergency response equipment
• Approved motion to issue RFP/bid for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant if M/WBE waiver is denied
• Approved creation of a religious sect exemption form for code enforcement
• Accepted meeting minutes from August 30 and September 27, 2022

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss department updates and consider several action items, including recognizing additional state funding for the Youth Bureau, approving a contract with WAIT HOUSE, and appointing a Community Services Board member. The committee will also review HEAP guidelines and the impacts of temporary housing assistance.

• Recognize additional NYS OCFS RHY Funding - $39,696
• Permission to contract with WAIT HOUSE - $87,556
• Community Services Board appointment: Jennifer Hogan (Town of Greenwich)
• 2022-2023 HEAP Guidelines review
• Review impacts of temporary housing assistance

The committee approved the purchase of two SUVs for Public Health and the appointment of Jennifer Hogan to the Community Services Board. It also authorized additional funding for the Youth Bureau and updated the Aging Advisory Council by-laws.

• Approved bidding for two all-wheel drive compact SUVs for Public Health
• Approved unpaid internship in Public Health
• Approved $39,696 in additional NYS OCFS RHY funding and forwarded to Finance Committee
• Forwarded WAIT House contract for $87,556 to Finance Committee
• Waived Procurement Policy for the new WAIT House contract
• Appointed Jennifer Hogan to the Community Services Board
• Approved revised Aging Advisory Council By-Laws

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to receive a presentation of the 2023 tentative budget. The agenda includes only this presentation, other business, and adjournment. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.

• Presentation of 2023 Tentative Budget

The Finance Committee presented the 2023 Tentative Budget and the 2023 Budget Packet. The projected tax levy is $35,872,858, which represents a 3% increase of $1,045,528. A public hearing on the budget will be held.

• Presented 2023 Tentative Budget and Budget Packet

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will consider a local law to increase the filing fee for a lis pendens and hear a feasibility study presentation on the Middle Falls property. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2022, following the IT Committee meeting.

• Discuss local law to increase charge for filing a lis pendens
• Middle Falls Feasibility Study Presentation

The Government Operations Committee approved moving forward with final engineering bids for a new DPW facility at Middle Falls. Other actions included approving a demolition contract, furniture fund transfers, and a safety boot reimbursement program. The committee also moved to set a public hearing for a new filing fee.

• Authorized bidding for final engineering services for the Middle Falls barn
• Approved $13,800 low bid to Charles Friedman Excavating for Valmet Trailer demolition
• Approved transfer of $20,403.12 from Public Defender to Buildings and Grounds for office furniture
• Approved $125 annual reimbursement for Buildings and Grounds employees' safety boots
• Approved introducing and setting a public hearing for a $25 Lis Pendens filing fee

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to accept minutes, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and review IT project status updates and ticketing reports. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• IT Project Status Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Accept minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The committee accepted the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed a cyber security report and IT project updates, including the receipt of a $50,000 federal grant for information security policy updates.

• Approved minutes of the September 20, 2022 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including parcels requesting inclusion in certified agricultural districts, a septic program funding award, and a solid waste management plan discussion. The committee will also receive tourism updates and consider minutes from its September 20, 2022 meeting.

• Parcels requesting inclusion in certified agricultural districts
• Septic program funding award
• Solid waste management plan discussion
• Tourism updates
• Accept minutes from September 20, 2022 meeting

The committee approved revisions to the county-wide Solid Waste Management Plan for submission to the NYS DEC. Members also approved the inclusion of three parcels into agricultural districts and the exclusion of one parcel. Additionally, the county received a NYS DEC grant totaling $740,000 for a septic replacement program.

• Approved changes to the Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved three inclusions and one exclusion for certified agricultural districts
• Accepted minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, scheduled for Friday, October 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Fort Edward, New York. The agenda is procedural, providing meeting logistics, resolution submission deadlines, and a link to view the meeting online; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for October 21, 2022, at 10 a.m.
• Resolutions due to Clerk by October 13, 2022
• Late resolutions must be ready by October 20, 2022
• Meeting viewable via YouTube channel

The Board of Supervisors adopted Introductory Local Law 'D' of 2022, continuing the occupancy tax, and approved 13 resolutions including updated building use policy, staffing changes, contracts, and budget amendments. All resolutions passed with majority support; one resolution (No. 232) had a single no vote.

• Adopted Local Law 'D' of 2022 continuing occupancy tax (15-0-2)
• Approved updated Building Use Policy (15-0-2)
• Amended DSS staffing pattern for part-time caseworkers (adopted)
• Appointed Commissioner of Elections (Democrat) (adopted)
• Authorized contract for domestic terrorism prevention plan (adopted, Haff opposed)
• Authorized contract with Warren County for youth services (adopted)
• Amended Board rules for member videoconferencing (14-1-2)
• Set public hearing date for 2023 tentative budget (adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from September 14, 2022, and audit monthly bills, with a motion to pay all bills as audited. The meeting is scheduled for October 19, 2022, at 9:00 AM in Room B214 of the County Office Building B in Fort Edward, NY.

• Approve minutes from September 14, 2022
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $4,377,713.82 across all funds for the current period, plus $8,843.66 in stale vouchers for three assigned counsel attorneys. The committee also accepted the minutes from the September 14, 2022 meeting. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of September 14, 2022 meeting
• Approved payment of $8,843.66 in stale vouchers to Anthony Morelli, Esq. ($1,156.20), James Curran, Esq. ($2,621.40), and John Oswald, Esq. ($5,066.06)
• Approved payment of all bills as audited totaling $4,377,713.82 (including $2,009,169.73 for capital construction, $1,209,313.65 general fund, $848,049.52 county road, and others)

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet to discuss the 2023 Local Services Plan, review the County Overdose Dashboard, and hear updates on drug deactivation bags, Warren County ARPA behavioral health projects, and opioid settlement funds. The meeting also includes a presentation on a youth media project and agency updates.

• 2023 Local Services Plan discussion
• County Overdose Dashboard review
• Council for Prevention – drug deactivation bags
• Warren County ARPA Behavioral Health Projects
• Warren County Opioid Settlement Funds

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear a presentation from the Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health, and discuss new business, including the 2023 Local Services Plan. Informational updates will cover the CSB Ad hoc Committee, Opioid Settlement Funds, and a possible return to in-person meetings.

• Approval of September 8, 2022 meeting minutes
• Agency presentation by Andrea Deepe, CEO of Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health
• Discussion of 2023 Local Services Plan presented by Carrie Wright
• Update on Opioid Settlement Funds
• Discussion on returning to in-person meetings

Finance

The Personnel and Finance Committees will meet jointly to discuss 2023 staffing requests, and the Finance Committee will consider budget amendments, including a mental health state aid adjustment and creating a capital improvement plan for the Sewer District. The meeting also includes a DPW paint collection event, treasurer's reports, and setting a date for the annual budget hearing.

• Sewer District – Supervisor of Pumping Station and Sewers backfill
• Social Services – Caseworker and Clerk backfills
• Budget amendment: Mental Health – 100% State Aid - $8,991
• Create Capital Improvement Plan – Sewer District
• Set date for Annual Meeting & Public Hearing on 2023 Tentative Budget

The Finance Committee voted to set the annual meeting and public hearing on the 2023 tentative budget for November 18, 2022. The Personnel Committee approved three backfill staffing requests for Sewer District and Social Services. The committee also approved a DPW paint collection event, several budget amendments, and directed the Treasurer to pull two tax-auction parcels for potential transfer to the Village of Fort Edward.

• Set annual meeting for Nov. 18, 2022 at 10 A.M. and public hearing on 2023 tentative budget for Nov. 18, 2022 at 10:05 A.M.
• Approved backfill for Sewer District Supervisor of Pumping Station and Sewers (motion adopted)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Caseworker (motion adopted)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Clerk (motion adopted)
• Approved DPW paint collection event (motion adopted)
• Amended Mental Health budget to accept $8,991 state aid for People, USA (motion adopted)
• Created Capital Project No. 132 for Sewer District Capital Improvements ($275,973) (motion adopted)
• Directed Treasurer to pull 138-140 Broadway parcels from auction and negotiate with Village of Fort Edward

Public Works

The Washington County Finance and Public Works Committees are meeting jointly to review 2022 departmental budget requests. The agenda includes presentations on the Sewer District staffing pattern and the Department of Public Works auction list, followed by other business and adjournment. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Review of 2022 Sewer District budget request and staffing pattern
• Review of 2022 Department of Public Works budget request
• Discussion of Department of Public Works auction list
• Acceptance of minutes from August 30, 2022 meeting

The joint Public Works and Finance Committee reviewed proposed 2023 budgets for the Sewer District and Public Works, including staffing requests and capital projects. A capital project for the Sewer District's capital plan was approved, funded by the difference between debt service and levy (about $260,000). The committee also declared surplus auction items and moved $374,891.87 back into the County Road fund from a completed project.

• Approved creation of a capital project for the Sewer District capital plan, funded by the difference between debt service and levy (about $260,000).
• Declared auction items surplus via motion.
• Moved $374,891.87 from the County Route 113 project back into the County Road fund.
• Amended the County Road fund budget to recognize the $374,891.87 transfer.
• Approved gathering information on a paint collection event for Finance Committee consideration.
• Accepted minutes from the July 26, 2022 meeting.

Personnel

The Washington County Finance and Personnel Committees are holding a joint meeting to consider the 2023 Personnel Department budget request. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Consider 2023 Personnel Department Budget Request

The joint Personnel and Finance Committee reviewed the 2023 Personnel Department budget request of $483,449, with no new positions added. They approved a motion to backfill a Highway Worker III and cascade a backfill for Highway Worker II. The budget will be compiled and emailed to all supervisors for discussion at a meeting on October 13th.

• Reviewed 2023 Personnel budget request: $483,449 total ($356,735 personal services, $42,340 contractual, $84,374 benefits)
• Approved backfill of HWY Worker III and cascading backfill of HWY Worker II (motion adopted)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance and Health & Human Services committees will hold a joint meeting to review departmental budget requests and contract approvals. Items include accepting state aid for mental health, contracting with Warren County for youth services, and signing a contract for a youth baseball program. The meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2022, at 10:00 AM.

• Mental Health: Resolution to accept state aid pass-through funds of $8,991 from People, USA
• Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing: Request permission to contract with Warren County for Raise the Age ($10,000) and DSS Differential Response Services ($5,000)
• Youth Bureau: Request permission to sign contract with HF Little League Challenger Program using NYS YSEF funds of $6,951
• Veterans, Public Health, and DSS/OFA budget reviews scheduled

The joint Health & Human Services and Finance Committee approved several actions, including a budget amendment for $8,991 in state aid pass-through funds for People, USA, contracts with Warren County for Raise the Age ($10,000) and Differential Response Services ($5,000), a contract with Hudson Falls Little League Challenger Program ($6,951), and a staffing request to establish a caseworker pool of four per diem positions. The committee also reviewed 2023 budget requests from multiple departments but did not make final budget decisions.

• Approved budget amendment for $8,991 state aid pass-through to People, USA
• Approved contract with Warren County for Raise the Age services ($10,000)
• Approved contract with Warren County for Differential Response Services ($5,000)
• Approved contract with Hudson Falls Little League Challenger Program ($6,951)
• Approved staffing request for four per diem caseworkers (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Accepted minutes from August 31, 2022 meeting

Public Safety

The joint Finance and Public Safety Committee will meet to review 2022 departmental budget requests for several public safety and related offices, including Medical Examiners, Probation, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail, and District Attorney. The committee will also discuss a building use/access policy, permission to piggyback on a Warren County bid, and a Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant.

• 2022 budget requests for Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, Code Enforcement, Probation, Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, Public Safety/EMS/Fire, District Attorney, and Sheriff/Jail
• Discussion of building use and access policy for Public Safety/EMS/Fire
• Permission to piggyback on Warren County bid for Planning Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant
• Probation department updates on Verizon Connect and fair/training

The joint Public Safety and Finance Committee reviewed 2023 budget requests from multiple departments, including Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, District Attorney, Code Enforcement, Probation, Public Defender, EMS, Public Safety, Fire Bureau, and Sheriff/Jail. The committee voted to forward an updated Building Use Policy to the full Board, approved piggybacking on Warren County's RFP for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant planning services, and authorized a $63,575 contract with Contingency Management Consulting Group for that grant. The committee also approved applying for a $6,000 Project Lifesaver grant from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America with no match. No final budget decisions were made; these were preliminary requests and discussions.

• Forwarded updated Building Use Policy to full Board (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Clary and Hogan, adopted)
• Approved piggybacking on Warren County's RFP for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant planning services (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Hogan, adopted)
• Authorized $63,575 contract with Contingency Management Consulting Group for domestic terrorism plan development (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Hogan, adopted; 100% grant funded)
• Approved application for $6,000 Project Lifesaver grant from Alzheimer's Foundation of America (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Hogan, adopted; no match required)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review a referral from the Town of Greenwich Planning Board for a 20-megawatt AC solar photovoltaic facility proposed by Bald Mountain Solar, LLC on Thomson Road. The agency will provide its recommendation on the site plan application. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Review of Bald Mountain Solar, LLC 20 MW AC solar facility on Thomson Road, Greenwich (Tax IDs 211.00-1-10 & 219.00-1-6.1)

The Planning Agency voted unanimously (2-0) to classify the Bald Mountain Solar, LLC project on Thomson Road as a matter of essentially local concern, meaning local review will take precedence. A second solar project, Norbut Solar on State Route 22 in Hebron, was not subject to review under GML-M. The meeting also noted three APA public notices with no action taken.

• Found Bald Mountain Solar project a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• No action on Norbut Solar project — not subject to GML-M review
• Noted three APA public notices (P2022-0176, P2021-0264, P2009-0264A) — no motion

Government Operations

The Finance and Government Operations committees are meeting to consider the 2023 budget requests for various county departments. The agenda includes reviews for the Legislative Board, County Administration, County Attorney, Real Property, County Clerk/Historian, Treasurer, Buildings & Grounds/Parks, and Board of Elections.

• 2023 Departmental Budget Requests: Legislative Board/Clerk of the Board
• 2023 Departmental Budget Requests: County Administration (Capital Program/Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability & Technology Grant)
• 2023 Departmental Budget Requests: County Attorney
• 2023 Departmental Budget Requests: Real Property
• 2023 Departmental Budget Requests: County Clerk/Historian, Treasurer, Buildings & Grounds/Parks, and Board of Elections

The joint Government Operations and Finance Committee approved transferring $1 million from sales tax revenue to the capital plan once the $25 million sales tax threshold is reached, and also approved a $1 million line item for the 2023 capital plan budget. The committee adopted videoconferencing rules for board meetings, allowing members to participate remotely only under extraordinary circumstances such as disability or illness. The committee also accepted the August 31, 2022 meeting minutes and approved applying for a $100,000 Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability & Technology Grant. No final decisions were made on individual department budget requests, which were presented for discussion only.

• Approved transferring $1M from sales tax to the capital plan once sales tax revenue reaches $25M
• Approved requesting a $1M line item in the 2023 budget for the capital plan
• Adopted videoconferencing rules for board meetings with extraordinary circumstances requirement
• Approved applying for a $100,000 Capital Program/Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability & Technology Grant
• Accepted the minutes of the August 31, 2022 Government Operations Committee meeting

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology and Finance committees are meeting jointly to review the IT department's 2023 budget request and receive a cybersecurity report from the County Attorney. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Review of 2023 IT budget request
• County Attorney cybersecurity report
• Approval of August 31, 2022 meeting minutes

The joint Information Technology and Finance committees reviewed the proposed $3.1 million 2023 IT budget, which includes $801,701 for equipment and a 5-year capital plan. No final decisions were made on the budget or personnel changes; those will be addressed at future meetings. The committees also received a cybersecurity report and approved the minutes of the August 31, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 31, 2022 IT committee meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development and Finance Committees will hold a joint meeting to consider 2023 budget requests from Soil & Water, Cooperative Extension, and Planning/Tourism/Economic Development. The meeting is open to the public and will also include approval of minutes from August 31, 2022, and other business.

• 2023 budget request: Soil & Water at 1:00 PM
• 2023 budget request: Cooperative Extension at 1:15 PM
• 2023 budget request: Planning/Tourism/Economic Development at 1:30 PM
• Accept minutes from August 31, 2022

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development and Finance committees met jointly to review 2023 budget requests from Soil & Water ($214,000), Cornell Cooperative Extension ($411,262), and Planning/Economic Development ($307,690). The committees also heard a presentation about forming a Washington County 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution committee, but no formal action was taken on that proposal. The minutes of the August 31, 2022 meeting were accepted.

• Accepted the minutes of the August 31, 2022 Agriculture, Planning, Tourism and Community Development committee meeting
• Reviewed 2023 Soil & Water budget request of $214,000 (a $6,000 increase over 2022)
• Reviewed 2023 Cornell Cooperative Extension budget request of $411,262 (requesting a 3% increase in county appropriation)
• Reviewed 2023 Planning/Economic Development budget request of $307,690
• Reviewed 2023 Publicity/Tourism budget request of $203,000 with $157,000 in anticipated revenue
• Heard presentation on forming a Washington County 250th Revolutionary War committee; no action taken

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular meeting on September 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Fort Edward. The agenda is procedural, with resolutions to be distributed to board members in advance; no specific items are listed in the notice.

• Regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
• Resolutions to be provided to board members by Sept. 9, 2022
• Public viewing available via YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved 29 resolutions, including budget amendments, contract extensions, and grants. A resolution to cancel and exempt a parcel in Argyle from taxation was withdrawn. One supervisor opposed several items, citing cost concerns.

• Approved Resolution No. 196: Set public hearing on occupancy tax local law (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 197: Extended contract with Benetech for workers' comp claims administration 2023-2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 198: Authorized contracts for labor negotiation and litigation services 2023-2025 (Haff opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 209: Amended budget for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant (unanimous after discussion)
• Approved Resolution No. 211: Amended Sheriff's budget for chairs and vehicle mounts (Haff opposed)
• Approved Resolution No. 217: Awarded bid for Route 197 Force Main Replacement in Sewer District No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 221: Supported Adirondack Community College capital improvement plan ($9,851,095) (Haff opposed)
• Withdrew Resolution No. 220: Cancellation and tax exemption for a parcel in Argyle (sponsor requested withdrawal)

Community Service Board

The Children and Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to hear presentations from local children's mental health and counseling providers. The group will also discuss strategies to prevent mental health and substance use disorders, increase access to services, address adverse childhood experiences, and promote supportive environments. The agenda includes agency updates and informational items.

• Presentations from Caleo Counseling Center, Touchstone Counseling Center, Behavioral Health Services North, Well Child, Eden Counseling Center, Turning Leaf Counseling Center, and Osika & Scarano
• Discussion on strengthening opportunities to prevent mental health and substance use disorders
• Discussion on increasing access to flexible behavioral health and substance use services
• Discussion on preventing and addressing adverse childhood experiences
• Next meeting scheduled for January 11, 2023, at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls

The subcommittee met via Zoom and received presentations from Caleo Counseling Center, Touchstone Services, Behavioral Health Services North, and the AHI-North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition on telehealth. No formal decisions, votes, or resolutions were made; the meeting was informational only.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 17, 2022, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or individual bills listed.

• Approve minutes from August 17, 2022
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $4,838,808.92 across 703 vouchers. A stale voucher of $184.50 from July 2021 for legal services was also approved. The meeting was procedural with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of August 17, 2022 meeting
• Approved payment of stale voucher $184.50 to John Oswald for legal services from July 2021
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $4,838,808.92 across 703 vouchers

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council will meet to vote on by-laws and receive updates on programs, including staffing, COVID fund expenditures, a prescription drug disposal system, and efforts to address loneliness. Recent activities and upcoming events will also be discussed.

• By-Laws Vote
• COVID fund expenditures update
• Prescription drug disposal system update
• Senior Picnic recap
• Health and Wellness Fall Festival upcoming

The meeting was largely informational with program updates. The council approved bylaw changes and the previous meeting's minutes. Key updates included new hires, purchase of 11 vehicles with American Rescue funds, and distribution of companion pets and Deterra packets for seniors.

• Approved June 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bylaw changes (motion by Dolores Mullen, seconded by Debbie Mumblo)

Community College

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Community College and Finance Committees will meet jointly with the Warren County Board of Supervisors to discuss SUNY Adirondack operations and finances. Agenda items include a college update, federal relief funds, a facilities master plan, a capital project request, sponsor share request, and bargaining unit contracts. This is a working session with no public hearings or votes listed.

• College Update – President Duffy
• Higher Education Emergency Relief Funds
• 2022 SUNY Adirondack Facilities Master Plan
• 2023–2024 Capital Project Request
• Sponsor Share Request

The joint Community College and Finance Committee meeting approved the 2023-2024 capital project request totaling $4,925,548, funded by HEERF, foundation funds, and capital chargebacks. The committee also ratified Facility Association and Support Staff contracts and appointed Colleen McDonald to the SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees. A proposal to increase the sponsor share to $5 million was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved 2023-2024 capital projects totaling $4,925,548
• Ratified Facility Association and Support Staff contracts
• Appointed Colleen McDonald to SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees
• Entered executive session for union negotiations and real property transfer

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will review 2023 budget proposals from several contracted agencies, discuss new business including 2023 contract agency budgets, ARPA contracts (Warren County only), and Opioid Settlement Funds contracts (Warren County only). They will also receive an update on the 2023 Local Services Plan. The meeting is largely procedural, focusing on approvals and informational updates.

• 2023 budget proposals from Liberty House, Council for Prevention, Addictions Care Center of Albany, Behavioral Health Services North, Parsons Child and Family Center/Northern Rivers, and Community, Work and Independence
• 2023 Contract Agency budgets
• ARPA contracts/budgets (Warren County only)
• Opioid Settlement Funds contracts/budgets (Warren County only)
• 2023 Local Services Plan update

Personnel

The Personnel Committee is meeting to review several requests for staff backfills across multiple county departments. The committee will also consider a change to the weekly hours for the Secretary to the County Attorney.

• Department of Public Works: Pavement Management Intern and Highway Worker II backfills
• Personnel: Three Exam Proctor backfills
• Public Defender: Legal Assistant backfill
• Sewer District: Admin. Assistant to Exec. Dir. backfill
• Department of Social Services: Caseworker (2), Social Services Examiner, and Senior Social Services Examiner backfills

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved all staffing requests on the agenda, including backfills for positions in Public Works, Personnel, Public Defender, Sewer District, and Social Services. It also approved a staffing pattern change to increase the Secretary to County Attorney from 35 to 40 hours per week, forwarding it to the Finance Committee. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Pavement Management Intern (unanimous)
• Approved cascading backfill for Highway Worker III and Highway Worker II (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for three Exam Proctors (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Legal Assistant in Public Defender's office (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Administrative Assistant to Executive Director of Sewer District (unanimous)
• Approved backfills for two Caseworkers in Social Services (unanimous)
• Approved cascading backfills for Senior Social Services Examiner and Social Services Examiner (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to consider several budget amendments, including a $1.46 million Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant and a $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Plan, as well as approve energy contracts and a bid award for the Route 197 sewer force main replacement. The committee will also discuss the 2023 budget and other routine items.

• Approve Energy Contracts
• Budget amendment for Public Safety: Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant - $1,464,226
• Budget amendment for Public Safety: Domestic Terrorism Plan - $172,413
• Budget amendment for DSS: Pandemic Emergency Assistance Funds - $45,760 and NYS Rental Supplement Program - $131,444
• Sewer District Route 197 Force Main Replacement Bid Award

The committee awarded the Route 197 force main replacement bid to W.M. Schultz Construction Inc. for $647,000, approved a 26-month electric supply contract with a $252,921 annual increase, allocated up to $325,000 in ARPA funds for sheriff's tactical equipment, and adopted numerous budget amendments including $1.09M for settled union contracts. The committee also agreed to act as lead agency on the Lock 8 Way bridge project for Marchiselli funding eligibility.

• Awarded bid 2022-28 Route 197 force main replacement to W.M. Schultz Construction Inc. for $647,000
• Approved 26-month electric supply contract at $0.12259/kWh, $252,921 annual increase from current contract
• Allocated up to $325,000 in ARPA funds for sheriff's tactical equipment, authorized going out to bid
• Exempted Seiz-Guyett property in Argyle from taxation under RPTL 1138 ($43,000 back taxes owed)
• Amended various personal services budgets for settled union contracts totaling $1,090,304 (General Fund), $159,576 (County Road), $41,297 (Road Machinery)
• Approved $1,464,226 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant for public safety radio upgrades
• Accepted $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant to develop a domestic terrorism plan per Executive Order 18
• Agreed to act as lead agency on IDA Lock 8 Way Marchiselli bridge project

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss workforce updates, the 2022-2023 NYS enacted budget, the 2022 local services planning cycle, CON requests/approvals, and agency updates. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Workforce updates
• 2022-2023 NYS enacted budget
• 2022 local services planning cycle
• CON requests/approvals
• Agency updates

The meeting of the Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee was rescheduled and adjourned due to lack of participation. No substantive decisions were made. The next meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2023.

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss several engineering proposals for county facilities and department budget requests. The body is reviewing staffing changes and equipment purchases.

• Request to increase Secretary to County Attorney hours from 35 to 40 per week
• Budget amendment for $1,749 to purchase a passport camera
• Engineering proposals for Law Enforcement Center RTU 5/6, St. Paul’s School roof, and Municipal Building chiller
• Request to spend $500 for Buildings & Grounds Safety Days
• Creation of budget lines for Fort Ann and Middle Falls projects

The Government Operations Committee approved several items to be forwarded to the Finance and Personnel Committees, including increasing the County Attorney's secretary to 40 hours per week, a budget amendment for a passport camera, engineering proposals for building systems, and contract renewals for workers compensation and labor attorney services. All decisions were procedural, moving items to other committees for final approval.

• Approved increasing secretary to County Attorney from 35 to 40 hours per week, forwarded to Personnel Committee
• Approved budget amendment of $1,749 for passport camera replacement, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved $13,000 engineering proposal for Law Enforcement Center RTU 5/6, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved $18,000 engineering proposal for St. Paul's School roof replacement, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved creating budget lines for Fort Ann ($500,000) and Middle Falls ($250,000) barn projects, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved $500 expenditure for B&G Safety Days food/refreshments
• Approved $12,100 engineering proposal for Municipal Building chiller replacement, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved seeking estimates for demolition of Valmet trailer

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet to review department reports and requests, including a 2022 budget comparison, a resolution for pandemic emergency assistance payments, and updates from several departments. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Review of 2022 Budget Comparison Spreadsheet for Social Services
• Resolution Request for Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program Back to School/Infant Nutrition Payments
• Public Hearing on Medicare Open Enrollment
• Child Passenger Safety Program update
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Supplies request

The Health & Human Services Committee approved budget amendments to recognize $45,760 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program funding and $131,444 for the NYS Rental Supplement Program. It also approved a pilot program to reestablish a second on-call shift for HEAP/homeless calls, accepted $15,700 in Child Passenger Safety program funding, and approved a software contract change and travel for the Public Health Director. The committee voted 4-1 to let the Board Chairman decide how to provide COVID updates.

• Approved budget amendment recognizing $45,760 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment recognizing $131,444 in NYS Rental Supplement Program funding (unanimous)
• Approved pilot program to reestablish second on-call shift for HEAP/homeless calls (unanimous)
• Accepted $15,700 in Child Passenger Safety program funding (unanimous)
• Approved software contract change to cloud format at ~$25/month (unanimous)
• Approved Public Health Director travel to conference, mileage/tolls only (unanimous)
• Approved $9,400 to restock Lead Poisoning Prevention Program supplies (unanimous)
• Voted 4-1 to let Board Chairman decide how to provide COVID updates (opposed: Shaw)

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee is meeting to accept minutes from July 19, 2022, and receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney. They will also review IT project status updates and a ticketing report. The meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2022, following the Health & Human Services Committee meeting.

• Accept minutes from July 19, 2022
• County Attorney cyber security report
• IT project status updates
• IT ticketing report

The Information Technology Committee approved a motion to authorize the Cyber Security Officer to attend a Director's conference in Penn Yan from October 12-14 and authorized $100 in the budget. The committee also accepted the minutes from the July 19, 2022 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on cyber security, IT projects, and the 2022 budget.

• Approved motion to authorize Cyber Security Officer attending Director's conference in Penn Yan October 12-14 and authorize $100 in budget (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 19, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Washington County Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to accept prior minutes, discuss the Septic System Replacement Program, and receive tourism updates. The committee will also discuss a local law to continue the occupancy tax. The meeting is open to the public in person or via YouTube.

• Discussion of Septic System Replacement Program
• Tourism updates
• Discussion of local law to continue occupancy tax
• Accept minutes from July 19, 2022 meeting

The committee accepted a second round of state funding ($450,000) for the septic system replacement program, amended to include tributaries of Lake George and Cossayuna Lake. They also automatically qualified septic systems aged 30 years or older for replacement. The occupancy tax law was continued for another three years.

• Accepted second round of $450K DEC septic replacement funding (motion adopted as amended)
• Amended program to include tributaries of Lake George and Cossayuna Lake (motion adopted)
• Automatically qualified septic systems aged 30+ years for replacement (motion adopted)
• Continued occupancy tax law for three more years (motion adopted)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee meets to accept prior minutes and hear department reports. The agenda includes acknowledging grant awards, a communications center staffing update, and discussion of a fire investigator trainee proposal. The meeting is held in person and via teleconference.

• 2022 Marine Patrol Grant
• Budget Amendment Requests
• Acknowledge Grant Awards – PSAP; SICG; DTP
• Grant Project Overview – Domestic Terrorism Plan (DTP)
• Discuss Fire Investigator Trainee Proposal

The Public Safety Committee approved multiple grant awards and budget amendments, including a $40,000 Marine Patrol grant, $147,776 PSAP grant, $1,464,226 SICG grant, and $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention grant, all forwarded to the Finance Committee. Budget transfers of $2,600 for investigator chairs and $3,000 for vehicle computer mounts were also approved. The committee discussed EMS sustainability, fire investigator trainee proposals, and Amish code enforcement issues, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved $40,000 Marine Patrol grant application and forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $2,600 budget transfer for investigator chairs (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 budget transfer for vehicle computer mounts (unanimous)
• Approved $147,776 PSAP grant and forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $1,464,226 SICG grant and forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention grant and forwarded to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved applying for Family Court grant through ILS (unanimous)
• Accepted July 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting in person to review two site plan referrals from the Town of Granville Planning Board. The agency will consider a manufacturing building project by Josh Enot at 1159 County Route 24 and a project by MGK Enterprises, LLC at 9942 State Route 22. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Town of Granville referral: Josh Enot manufacturing building, 1159 County Route 24, Tax ID 117.-1-3.8
• Town of Granville referral: MGK Enterprises, LLC, 9942 State Route 22, Tax ID 98.-1-30

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify two projects under Town of Granville Planning Board consideration as matters of essentially local concern. The projects are a manufacturing building at 1159 County Route 24 and an auto dealership at 9942 State Route 22. A third item regarding APA public notices was listed but no action was recorded.

• Found manufacturing building at 1159 County Route 24 to be of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found auto dealership at 9942 State Route 22 to be of essentially local concern (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is holding its regular meeting on August 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. in Fort Edward. The agenda is procedural, covering the notice and rules for submitting resolutions, with no specific items listed. The public can view the meeting via YouTube.

• Regular meeting scheduled for Friday, August 19, 2022 at 10 a.m.
• Resolution submission deadline: Thursday, August 11, 2022
• Late resolutions due by Thursday, August 18, 2022
• Meeting held at Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward

The Board of Supervisors adopted all 19 resolutions on the agenda, including funding a transportation federal-aid project, creating a capital project for the Batten Dugan Bridge, authorizing the purchase of property at 12 Haviland Road in Queensbury for SUNY Adirondack, and approving the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget for PY22. Resolutions 190 and 193 passed by roll call vote with 15 in favor and 2 absent. The meeting also included presentations recognizing the Dairy Princess, a DPW award, and an appreciation award for Alternative Sentencing.

• Approved Resolution 177: Tri-County Workforce Development Board Budget for PY22.
• Approved Resolution 178: Award RFP 2022-24 for Large Meeting Room (Chambers) Upgrade, fully funded by HEAP ARPA allocation.
• Approved Resolution 179: Reject Bid 2022-26 for Wheel Loader.
• Approved Resolution 180: Amend Staffing Pattern – Department of Social Services.
• Approved Resolution 181: Authorize agreements for placement of Naloxone boxes at county facilities.
• Approved Resolution 183: Authorize funding for a transportation federal-aid project (bridge design phase).
• Approved Resolution 194: Authorize purchase of real property at 12 Haviland Road, Queensbury, to be held in trust for SUNY Adirondack.
• Approved Resolution 195: Authorize participation in NYS Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 13, 2022, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The meeting is scheduled for August 17, 2022, at 9:00 AM in Fort Edward. No other substantive business is listed.

• Audit and motion to pay all monthly bills as audited
• Accept minutes from July 13, 2022 meeting
• Meeting at County Municipal Center, 383 Upper Broadway, Fort Edward, NY

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $3,208,434.49 across multiple funds for the current period, plus $43,062.19 and $20,277.75 from two special audits. The committee also approved $3,369.90 in stale vouchers for Public Health/Children With Special Needs and Jail medical services. Minutes of the July 20, 2022 meeting were accepted.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited totaling $3,208,434.49 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,369.90 in stale vouchers for reconciliation rates and inmate medical services (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to consider multiple staffing requests, including backfills for various departments, a title change in IT, and a staffing pattern change in Social Services. They will also discuss amending the non-union title by grade schedule for Special Patrol Officers and approving staff attendance at a conference.

• Backfill requests for County Attorney, District Attorney, Public Works, Social Services, and Assigned Counsel
• IT title change: Help Desk Manager to Service Manager
• Social Services staffing pattern change: Senior Clerk to Clerk
• Amend Non Union Title by Grade Schedule for Special Patrol Officers
• Staff attendance at NYS Association of Self-Insured Counties Conference, Sept 29, 2022

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved a series of staffing backfills and staffing pattern changes, including positions in the County Attorney, District Attorney, Public Works, Social Services, and Assigned Counsel offices. They also approved a title change in IT, established hourly rates for Special Patrol Officers, and allowed three staff to attend a conference. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Secretary to County Attorney
• Approved backfill for Legal Assistant and Assistant District Attorney
• Approved two Highway Worker II backfills and one Heavy Equipment Mechanic backfill
• Approved IT title change from Help Desk Manager to Service Manager
• Approved Social Services backfills: Caseworker, Clerk, two Social Services Examiners
• Approved staffing pattern change: decrease Senior Clerk by one, increase Clerk by one
• Approved backfill for Administrator, Legal Defense of Indigents
• Approved hourly rates for Special Patrol Officers (Argyle $24.30, Greenwich $24.26, Hartford $24.60, Whitehall $31.51, Hudson Falls $33.00)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including a loader purchase, the Batten-Duggan Bridge, and multiple budget amendments. The agenda includes department reports, budget adjustments, and a resolution for the LCLGRPB 2023 budget. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Budget amendment for Sewer Dist. No. 2 - Solids/Admin. Roof/HVAC - $115,100
• Budget amendment for Sheriff: STOP DWI Car Computer Set Up - $6,431
• Budget amendment for Sheriff: Police Traffic Services Grant - $11,024
• Budget amendment for Mental Health Block Grant - $25,000
• Declare van surplus and sell to Village of Granville

The committee authorized a $592,836 design contract for the Batten-Dugan Bridge replacement and approved a 27-month electric supply contract at 11.268 cents per kWh. It also approved several budget amendments, including $115,100 for Sewer District No. 2 roof and HVAC work, and established pay rates for Special Patrol Officers.

• Approved $592,836 design contract for Batten-Dugan Bridge replacement (unanimous)
• Approved 27-month electric supply contract at 11.268 cents/kWh (unanimous)
• Approved $115,100 budget amendment for Sewer District No. 2 roof and HVAC (unanimous)
• Approved $6,431 budget amendment for STOP DWI patrol vehicle computer setup (unanimous)
• Approved $11,024 Police Traffic Services grant contract and budget amendment (unanimous)
• Established SPO pay rates: Hartford $24.60/hr, Argyle $24.30, Greenwich $24.26, Whitehall $31.51, Hudson Falls $33.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 Mental Health Block Grant for youth and family services (unanimous)
• Approved SUNY Adirondack purchase of 12 Haviland Road, Queensbury for $289,900 plus closing costs (unanimous)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee meets to approve prior minutes and hear department reports. Items include a Social Services staffing change, a Public Health community health assessment update and Narcan initiative, and approval of the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Approve minutes from June 29, 2022 meeting
• Social Services: change Sr. Clerk to Clerk position
• Public Health: Community Health Assessment update
• Public Health: Narcan initiative update
• LEAP: approve Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several items, including a $116,958 bid to Stark Tech for upgrading the board room audio system, funded by HEAP ARPA funds. They also supported the Narcan box initiative, approved the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget, accepted a $25,000 state grant for youth services, and amended a staffing pattern. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $116,958 audio system upgrade bid to Stark Tech (unanimous)
• Supported moving forward with Narcan boxes in county buildings (unanimous)
• Approved Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget for 7/1/22-6/20/23 (unanimous)
• Accepted $25,000 NYS Office of Mental Health grant for Systems of Care (unanimous)
• Amended staffing pattern: delete Senior Clerk, add Clerk, forward to Personnel (unanimous)
• Approved $650 purchase for Halloween lead poisoning prevention bags, grant-funded (unanimous)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests, including a proposed budget amendment for the Sewer District's Solids & Admin. Building roof and HVAC project. The committee will also consider awarding a bid for a loader, discuss Household Hazardous Waste Day, review an auction list, and decide on extending temporary use of a county vehicle for the Granville Senior Shuttle.

• Amend Budget – Solids & Admin. Bldg. Roof & HVAC Project - $115,100
• Award Bid for Loader
• Household Hazardous Waste Day
• Auction List
• Request to Extend Temporary Use of County Vehicle-Granville Sr. Shuttle

The Public Works Committee approved applying for a $400,000 WQIP grant (with a $100,000 local match) for stormwater retrofits on County Rt. 37/Burgoyne Avenue. They also rejected all bids for a loader, approved moving forward with a Household Hazardous Waste Day, and extended Granville's temporary use of a county van, amending the motion to sell the van at Kelley Blue Book value.

• Approved budget amendment for Solids & Admin. Bldg. roof/HVAC project ($115,100)
• Approved applying for WQIP grant for County Rt. 37 drainage ($400,000 grant, $100,000 local match)
• Rejected all bids for loader; forwarded purchase discussion to Finance Committee
• Approved moving forward with Household Hazardous Waste Day, considering per-car charge
• Declared 2007 Freightliner tractor trailer surplus and sent to auction
• Extended temporary use of county van to Granville; amended to sell at Kelley Blue Book value
• Forwarded Co. Rt. 61 Batten Duggan Bridge Marchiselli agreement to Finance Committee

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify three projects as matters of essentially local concern, meaning they do not require county-level review. The projects are under consideration by local boards in Granville and Kingsbury. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Found RT Auto Repair Shop at 1205 County Route 24, Granville, a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found Schermerhorn self-storage units at Burgoyne Ave., Kingsbury, a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found Memory Lane Towing at 1242 Dix Ave., Kingsbury, a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety items, including a sheriff's budget amendment for Stop DWI computer equipment, a police traffic services grant, and updates from the District Attorney's office on crime victims grants and protective order law changes. The meeting is scheduled for July 26, 2022, following the Public Works meeting.

• Budget amendment for Stop DWI dedicated vehicle computer equipment setup - $6,431
• Police Traffic Services Program Grant - $11,024
• Special Patrol Officer Program Rates discussion
• Crime Victims Grant update from District Attorney
• Emergency Response Protective Order law changes/impact

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including a $11,024 Police Traffic Services grant, a $6,431 budget amendment for DWI car computer setup, and Special Patrol Officer contracts for five schools. They also approved backfilling a Legal Assistant and an Assistant District Attorney position. The committee discussed the impact of new ERPO law changes, noting increased filings and burdens on multiple departments.

• Approved Police Traffic Services grant $11,024 (moved to Finance Committee)
• Approved budget amendment $6,431 for DWI car computer setup (moved to Finance Committee)
• Approved SPO contracts for Argyle, Greenwich, Hartford, Hudson Falls, Whitehall (moved to Finance Committee)
• Approved backfill Legal Assistant (moved to Personnel Committee)
• Approved backfill Assistant DA (moved to Personnel Committee)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to review the June 21, 2022, minutes. The agenda includes updates from the Buildings & Grounds department.

• Review of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Buildings & Grounds department updates

The Government Operations Committee approved the June 21, 2022 minutes and received reports from Buildings & Grounds and the County Clerk. No formal decisions were made; items were informational, including updates on the Middle Falls Highway Barn, Public Health move, and a joint highway barn project. The County Clerk discussed the supplemental mortgage tax calculation, with a plan for the Treasurer to review the numbers.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (moved by Rozell, seconded by Hicks)

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to accept the June minutes, receive a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and review IT project status updates and the ticketing report. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report
• Project Status Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Accept Minutes – June 21, 2022

The Washington County IT Committee met on July 19, 2022, and approved the minutes from the June 21, 2022 meeting. The committee received a cyber security report from the IT CIO, noting improvements in phishing test results, and updates on IT projects, including a completed website security upgrade and ongoing projects like the Probation software implementation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Received cyber security report noting improved phishing test results
• Received IT project status updates, including completed website security upgrade
• Received June ticketing report

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes and receive updates on broadband and tourism. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Accept minutes from May 24, 2022 meeting
• Broadband update
• Tourism update

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee met on July 19, 2022, and accepted the minutes from May 24, 2022. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates on funding opportunities, tourism, and broadband. The committee discussed Restore NY and DRI grant deadlines, a $512,000 award for the Washington County Fair broadband project, and a request for $1M in federal broadband funding.

• Accepted minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting (moved by Campbell, seconded by O'Brien)

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held in Fort Edward, NY. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting date, time, and location, along with instructions for submitting resolutions. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed in this notice.

• Regular meeting scheduled for Friday, July 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
• Meeting held in Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY
• Resolutions due to Clerk by July 7, 2022; late resolutions must be ready by July 14, 2022
• Public can view meeting via YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors held its monthly meeting on July 15, 2022, and adopted the Adirondack Community College budget (Resolution 162) by a 15-1 vote. The board also approved 15 other resolutions, including authorizing the chairman to sign a road salt reduction pledge, awarding a transportation services bid, and amending the DPW staffing pattern. All resolutions were adopted, with one opposition vote on the ACC budget and the road salt pledge, and one abstention on a lease resolution.

• Adopted ACC budget (Resolution 162) 15-1
• Authorized chairman to sign road salt reduction pledge (Resolution 164) with Haff opposed
• Awarded bid for transportation services for Public Health (Resolution 166)
• Amended DPW staffing pattern for summer construction (Resolution 165)
• Authorized road use agreement for CHPE project (Resolution 167)
• Approved lease for Public Defender's office at 346 Main St, Hudson Falls (Resolution 173) with Hogan abstaining
• Authorized agreement with Southern Adirondack Child Care Network (Resolution 174)
• Established pay rate for Special Patrol Officer for Fort Ann Central School District (Resolution 175) 16-0

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, hear agency presentations on 2023 budget amounts and program impacts, and consider recommendations from the CSB Budget Review Committee for 2023 contract amounts. The agenda also includes informational items on ARPA funds and Opioid Settlement funds, plus a nomination for the Warren County CSB.

• Agency presentations: Glens Falls Hospital, 820 River St./Baywood Center, People USA, Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health
• CSB Budget Review Committee recommendations for 2023 contract amounts
• Warren County CSB nomination
• Informational items: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and Opioid Settlement funds
• Announcement of Lisa Coutu retirement

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 15, 2022, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from June 15, 2022 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $2,091,160.01 across all funds for the July 13, 2022 meeting, plus an additional $45,250.07 from a special audit dated June 30, 2022. The committee also approved two stale vouchers totaling $2,953.59 for prior-year expenses from Public Health/Children With Special Needs and the Jail. The meeting was procedural, with no other business discussed.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2022 meeting
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $2,953.59 (Public Health $1,093.95, Jail $1,859.64)
• Approved all bills as audited totaling $2,091,160.01 (667 vouchers)
• Noted special audit of $45,250.07 (78 vouchers) for June 30, 2022

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 presentations on mobile crisis services and a law enforcement referral system for mental health and addiction. They will also discuss informational items including the 2022-23 state budget, local services planning, 988 crisis line planning, ARPA funds, and opioid settlement funds. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation: Parsons/Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis Services
• Presentation: Warren-Washington Association for Mental Health: Law Enforcement Addiction and Mental Health Referral System (LEAMHRS)
• Discussion: 2022-23 NYS Budget
• Discussion: Crisis System/988 planning
• Discussion: Opioid Settlement funds

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee met on July 8, 2022, and received informational presentations on mobile crisis services and the Law Enforcement Addiction and Mental Health Referral System (LEAMHRS). No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural, with updates on budgets, planning, and community events.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Heard presentation on Parsons/Northern Rivers Mobile Crisis Services
• Heard presentation on LEAMHRS by M. Ryan
• Discussed 2023 Local Services Planning process
• Discussed 988 crisis system planning
• Discussed ARPA funds and opioid settlement funding

Personnel

The Personnel Committee is reviewing several staffing pattern changes and backfill requests due to resignations and retirements. The committee will also address retirement recognition and requests regarding the Washington County Fair.

• Buildings & Grounds: Secretary to Superintendent resignation/backfill
• Buildings & Grounds: Lifeguard/Laborer resignation/backfill
• DPW: Temporary Highway Worker II to Highway Worker III staffing change
• Probation: Probation Officer Trainee resignation/backfill
• Social Services: Senior Account Clerk retirement/backfill

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing backfills due to resignations and retirement, a temporary seasonal upgrade for Highway Worker positions, and a new Special Patrol Officer pay rate for Fort Ann School. It also approved overnight travel for two staff to a conference and attendance at the county fair for recruiting, including purchase of promotional pens. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Secretary to Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Lifeguard/Laborer (unanimous)
• Approved temporary upgrade of Highway Worker II to Highway Worker III for construction season, authorizing MOA with union (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Probation Officer Trainee (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Senior Account Clerk due to retirement (unanimous)
• Approved overnight travel to NYSAPCSO conference Oct 2-5, 2022 for Personnel Director and one staff (unanimous)
• Approved staff attendance at Washington County Fair for recruiting and purchase of promotional pens with county logo (unanimous)
• Approved establishing pay rate for Special Patrol Officer for Fort Ann School at $30.16/hour (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet on July 7, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a snowmobile trail grant SEQR request, the County Treasurer's monthly reports, budget amendments, a bid award for the 2nd Floor Chambers Upgrade, and pre-payment HEAP ARPA items. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Budget amendment: County Clerk position change from .4 to .2, $102
• Bid award for 2nd Floor Chambers Upgrade
• Pre-Payment HEAP ARPA items
• Snowmobile Trail Grant Program SEQR Request for 22-23 season
• Standard Workday & Reporting Resolution

The Washington County Finance Committee approved a 10-year lease for 2,400 square feet at 346 Main Street to relocate some Public Defender staff, at $2,400 per month with a 2% annual escalator and three years guaranteed. The committee also forwarded resolutions for a snowmobile trail grant SEQR negative declaration, a standard workday reporting resolution, and a $102 budget amendment for the County Clerk's scanner. The bid award for the 2nd Floor Chambers Upgrade was delayed pending vendor clarification.

• Approved lease for 346 Main Street for Public Defender's office (moved by Wilson, seconded by Fedler and Clary)
• Forwarded resolution to establish Board as lead agency for SEQR on snowmobile trail grant (adopted)
• Forwarded resolution issuing negative declaration for snowmobile trail grant SEQR (adopted)
• Approved $102 budget amendment for County Clerk scanner purchase (adopted)
• Forwarded Standard Workday and Reporting resolution to full Board (adopted)
• Delayed 2nd Floor Chambers Upgrade bid award pending vendor clarification (adopted)
• Approved title/grade schedule amendment for Special Patrol Officer for Fort Ann School (adopted)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet on June 29, 2022, to hear reports from several departments, including Social Services, Public Health, Youth Bureau, and Veterans. They will discuss child care provider expansion, temporary housing assistance trends, a community needs assessment, a fellowship program update, a transportation bid, and various program updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Child Care Provider Expansion presentation by Lynn Sickles, Southern Adirondack Child Care Network
• Trends in Temporary Housing Assistance report
• Community Needs Assessment from Wash Co EOC/LEAP
• Public Health Transportation Bid
• Veterans Farmers Market Coupons and Free Camping for Veterans and Servicemembers

The committee approved a contract with the Southern Adirondack Child Care Network to use $50,000 in ARPA funds to help establish new in-home child care businesses and cover start-up costs. It also approved a five-year transportation bid with Durrin Transportation for preschool services, a $900 expenditure from the Youth Bureau trust account for recreation supplies, and a motion to support a CDBG grant application for $50,000 in technical assistance funding for HomeFront. A request to pre-pay items with HEAP ARPA funds was forwarded to the Finance Committee.

• Approved contract with Southern Adirondack Child Care Network for $50,000 ARPA funds (adopted)
• Approved Durrin Transportation bid for preschool transportation, 5-year contract (adopted)
• Approved $900 expenditure from Youth Bureau trust account for recreation supplies (adopted)
• Supported CDBG grant application for $50,000 technical assistance funding for HomeFront (adopted)
• Forwarded request to pre-pay HEAP ARPA items to Finance Committee (adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify a proposed bulk propane storage facility at 3229 State Route 29 as a matter of essentially local concern, meaning the Town of Greenwich Planning Board retains jurisdiction. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was brief and procedural.

• Found bulk propane storage facility at 3229 State Route 29 to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee approved a road use agreement allowing Champlain Hudson Power Express to bury power lines under county roads, and authorized signing an AdkAction pledge to reduce road salt, forwarding it to the full Board. They also approved conference attendance and offering a DPW army truck to Sand Gate, Vermont for a FEMA project.

• Approved road use agreement with Champlain Hudson Power Express (motion adopted)
• Authorized signature of AdkAction road salt reduction pledge, forwarded to full Board (motion adopted, Haff opposed)
• Approved NYSAC conference attendance in Buffalo, September (motion adopted)
• Approved offering DPW army truck to Sand Gate, Vermont for FEMA project at rental rate (motion adopted)

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Safety Committee meets June 28, 2022, to accept prior minutes and hear department reports. They will discuss the DOD Skill Bridge Program from Probation and follow up on the EMS Sustainability Workgroup. Other business includes county-wide dog control. The meeting is held in person and via teleconference.

• DOD Skill Bridge Program (Probation)
• EMS Sustainability Workgroup follow-up
• County-wide dog control discussion
• Accept minutes from May 31, 2022

The Public Safety Committee voted to forward a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Department of Defense for the Skillbridge program to the full Board for approval and authorization to sign. The committee also concurred with sending letters to EMS agencies to seek representatives for an EMS Sustainability Workgroup, and discussed countywide dog control, agreeing to survey towns about their needs. No action was taken in executive session.

• Approved forwarding DOD Skillbridge MOU to full Board (unanimous)
• Concurred with sending letters to EMS agencies for workgroup representatives
• Discussed countywide dog control; agreed to survey towns on needs
• Entered executive session; no action taken

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss department reports and requests. The agenda includes a grant budget amendment for the County Clerk and a review of full value tax rates from Real Property.

• County Clerk grant budget amendment
• DMV update
• Real Property full value tax rates and graph
• Buildings & Grounds updates

The Government Operations Committee approved a $102.50 budget amendment to buy a scanner for the County Clerk's office and gave consensus to proceed with lease negotiations for new Public Defender office space at 346 Main Street in Hudson Falls. The committee also heard updates on tax rates, DMV remote services, and highway barn projects, but took no other formal votes.

• Approved budget amendment transferring $102.50 from contractual to equipment for scanner purchase
• Consensus to proceed with lease negotiations for Public Defender office space at 346 Main Street, Hudson Falls

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee will meet on June 21, 2022, to discuss the County Attorney's cyber security report, receive IT project updates, and review the ticketing report. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Accept minutes from May 24, 2022

The Washington County Information Technology Committee met on June 21, 2022, and accepted the minutes from the May 24, 2022 meeting. The County Attorney presented a monthly cyber security report, noting a tabletop exercise planned for next month. IT staff provided project updates, including the completion of UPS installations at Willard Mountain, and discussed the antiquated Compu-Spread software used in County Highway trucks, which may be addressed during budget discussions. No formal decisions were made beyond accepting the minutes.

• Accepted minutes of May 24, 2022 meeting (moved by Fedler, seconded by Nolan, adopted)

Board of Supervisors

This document is a formal notice for the June 17, 2022, meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time, location, and the deadline for submitting resolutions.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted Introductory Local Law "C" of 2022 (Resolution No. 138) by a roll call vote of 15-1, with Supervisor Shaw voting no and Supervisor Hogan absent. The board also approved numerous resolutions, including budget amendments, policy updates, and a bid award for replacement lighting. No public comments were made during the public hearing on the local law.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law 'C' of 2022 (15-1, Shaw no)
• Approved appointment to EMS Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for 2022-2023 Adirondack Community College Budget (Haff opposed)
• Amended County Road Fund Budget for Pave our Potholes (POP) Program (unanimous)
• Amended Mental Health Budget for 100% State Aid (unanimous)
• Amended DSS/OFA Budget for COVID-19 Awareness Funds (Haff opposed)
• Awarded Bid 2022-23 for Replacement Lighting (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Town of Fort Ann for shared highway maintenance facility (unanimous)

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to review and accept the minutes from the May 18, 2022, meeting. The committee is also scheduled to audit monthly bills and consider a motion to pay all audited bills.

• Acceptance of May 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Audit of monthly bills
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $5,805.16 for prior-year expenses, including payments to two assigned counsel attorneys and Glens Falls Hospital. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 18, 2022 meeting and passed a motion to pay all bills as audited. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2022 meeting
• Approved stale voucher payments totaling $5,805.16 (Assigned Counsel: Anne Bair $502.50, Nicole Fish $1,252.50; Jail: Glens Falls Hospital $4,050.16)
• Approved motion to pay all bills as audited

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet to approve minutes, discuss new business including ARPA funds and a resignation, hear a presentation from Warren Washington Rose House, and discuss access to services. Informational items include returning to in-person meetings, budget review, and opioid settlement funds.

• Warren County CSB Ad Hoc Committee – ARPA funds
• Warren County CSB resignation – Amy Molloy
• New youth respite provider contracts
• Proposed change in date for July CSB meeting
• Presentation by Warren Washington Rose House (People USA)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss department staffing requests, including backfill positions in Public Works, Public Health, and Real Property. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Accept minutes from May 10, 12, and 25, 2022
• Public Works: Carpenter II backfill
• Public Works: Highway Worker II backfill (2 positions)
• Public Health: WIC Program Coordinator, Senior WIC Nutritionist, WIC Nutritionist backfills
• Real Property: Assessor (PT) backfill

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved all requested staffing backfills, including positions in Public Works, Public Health, Real Property, and Veterans. All motions were adopted unanimously. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved Carpenter II backfill in Public Works ($22.03/hr)
• Approved Highway Worker II backfill due to promotion ($21.03/hr)
• Approved Highway Worker II backfill due to resignation ($21.03/hr)
• Approved WIC Program Coordinator, Senior Nutritionist, and Nutritionist backfills (grant-funded)
• Approved part-time Assessor backfill in Real Property ($29.75/hr, 21 hrs/wk)
• Approved Motor Vehicle Operator backfill in Veterans (per diem)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet on June 9, 2022, to discuss and potentially approve several budget amendments, including a $442,906 allocation for the Pave Our Potholes program. They will also consider a CDBG grant for senior housing, discuss mowing contracts, and review monthly reports from the County Treasurer.

• Budget amendment: Pave Our Potholes Program - $442,906
• Budget amendment: Mental Health COLA Funds - $118,627
• Budget amendment: OFA COVID-19 Vaccination Awareness - $21,099
• Budget amendment: DSS Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program - $34,500
• Consider possible participation in CDBG grant for senior housing, set public hearing

The Finance Committee approved a $470,000 contract with LaBella for engineering and architectural services for the shared DPW facility in Fort Ann, and authorized applying for a Local Government Efficiency Grant for the project. The committee also approved a series of budget amendments, including $442,906 for the Pave Our Potholes program and $444,000 for emergency sewer repairs on the Route 197 bridge. A public hearing was set for a potential CDBG grant application for senior housing repairs.

• Approved $470,000 engineering contract with LaBella for shared DPW facility
• Authorized application for Local Government Efficiency Grant for shared highway barn
• Approved $442,906 budget amendment for Pave Our Potholes program
• Approved $444,000 for emergency sewer line repairs on Route 197 bridge
• Approved $227,319 for septage receiving station engineering
• Set public hearing for CDBG grant for senior housing
• Approved $68,285 Homeland Security grant budget amendment
• Approved $28,837 Emergency Management Performance Grant budget amendment

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 hear a status update on the college, a presentation of the 2022-2023 budget, and an update on the Facilities Master Plan. The meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2022, at 9:00 AM.

• 2022-2023 Budget Presentation
• Facilities Master Plan Update
• Status of College
• Joint meeting with Warren County Board of Supervisors
• Welcome from President Duffy

The joint committees voted to advance the proposed SUNY Adirondack 2022-2023 budget of $33,160,003 (including grants) to the full board for approval. The budget includes a 2% increase in sponsor contributions, with Washington County's share at $1,613,314. The facilities master plan was discussed, with a full presentation planned for the fall.

• Moved proposed SUNY Adirondack budget to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Moved proposed 2022-2023 budget to full Board for approval (unanimous)
• Warren County approved moving budget forward to their Board
• SUNY Adirondack Board of Trustees already approved the budget

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review three referrals under General Municipal Law 239, including a site plan for converting a Christmas tree farm into commercial space, a site plan for an ax throwing facility, and a use variance to convert a church into a residence with an in-law apartment. The meeting will be held via teleconference and in person, and the public can view it on YouTube.

• Site plan review: conversion of Christmas tree farm to commercial space at 207 Hartman Road, Town of Kingsbury
• Site plan review: ax throwing facility at 72 Harrison Avenue, Town of Kingsbury
• Use variance: convert church to residence with in-law apartment at 1061 State Route 4, Town of Fort Edward

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed three projects. It requested further information from the Town of Kingsbury Planning Board regarding a seasonal event venue conversion at 207 Hartman Road. It found two other projects—an ax throwing facility and a church-to-residence conversion—to be matters of essentially local concern. All motions passed unanimously with 2 ayes and 0 nays.

• Requested further information on Christmas tree farm conversion to seasonal event space at 207 Hartman Road (2-0)
• Found ax throwing facility at 72 Harrison Ave. to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found church-to-residence conversion at 1061 State Route 4 to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee is meeting to accept minutes and review department reports. Key items include the 2022 Plow Truck Purchase and establishing budgets for three Sewer District projects: the WWTP Capital Project, Septage Receiving and Dryer Design, and the Route 197 Bridge Force Main Replacement. The agenda also lists anticipated CFA application submittals.

• 2022 Plow Truck Purchase
• Establish Budget for the WWTP Capital Project
• Establish Budget for the Design of Septage Receiving and Dryer
• Establish Budget Route 197 Bridge Force Main Replacement Project
• Anticipated CFA Application Submittals

The Public Works Committee approved the purchase of four plow trucks at $299,733 each, piggybacking on Onondaga County's bid, despite being $94,000 short of the budgeted amount. The committee also approved several sewer district budgets, including $14,791,294.50 for the WWTP capital plan and $440,000 for the Route 197 bridge force main replacement. Additionally, they approved auctioning surplus vehicles and amending the budget to recognize $442,906 in pothole funding.

• Approved purchase of four plow trucks at $299,733 each, piggybacking on Onondaga County bid
• Approved items for auction, including retired bucket truck
• Approved budget amendment to recognize $442,906 in pothole funding, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved establishing budget for WWTP Capital Plan at $14,791,294.50
• Approved establishing budget for design of septage receiving and dryer at $227,319
• Approved establishing budget for Route 197 bridge force main replacement at $440,000, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Approved amending budget for EFC funds, increasing appropriation by $218,330 and decreasing by $105,000
• Moved mowing contract rate discussion to Finance Committee

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet to review department reports and updates. The agenda includes a discussion on the future of the CAD Project and updates to County Policies.

• Appointment of Irene Bonin to the EMS Advisory Board
• Community Service Program update for Alternative Sentencing
• Discussion regarding the future of the CAD Project
• Review of updates to County Policies

The Public Safety Committee approved three policies: an updated Identification Policy, an updated Access Control System Policy, and a new Video Recording System Policy. The committee also recognized two grant awards and forwarded them to the Finance Committee. A discussion on the future of the county's computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system took place, with no decision made.

• Approved updated Identification Policy
• Approved updated Access Control System Policy
• Approved new Video Recording System Policy
• Recognized $68,285 Homeland Security Grant and $28,837 Emergency Management Grant, forwarded to Finance Committee
• Appointed Irene Bonin to EMS Advisory Board
• Accepted minutes of May 3, 2022 meeting

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to review department requests and reports. Items include budget amendments for a $118,627 COLA increase, recognizing $34,500 in pandemic emergency assistance funds, and updates on youth programs. The committee will also accept minutes from the April 27, 2022 meeting.

• Budget amendment: $118,627 increase for 2022 COLA (Community Services/Mental Health)
• Budget amendment: Recognize $34,500 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance funds (Social Services)
• Medicaid Weekly Share-Increase discussion (Social Services)
• Youth Sports/Education Opportunity Funding update (Youth Bureau)
• Summer Youth Employment Program update (Youth Bureau)

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several budget amendments, including a $118,627 COLA increase for mental health contract agencies and $34,500 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance funds for social services. They also approved $37,000 for COVID advertising, $11,000 for fair outreach incentives, and forwarded youth program funding to the Finance Committee. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $118,627 COLA budget amendment for mental health agencies (unanimous)
• Approved $34,500 Pandemic Emergency Assistance budget amendment for Family Assistance (unanimous)
• Forwarded Summer Youth Employment funding ($126,678) to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 for COVID advertising (unanimous)
• Approved up to $11,000 for fair and community outreach incentives (unanimous)
• Approved use of County logo on COVID vaccine awareness items (unanimous)
• Forwarded $6,951 Youth Sports/Education Opportunity funding to Finance Committee (unanimous)

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will meet to conduct evaluations of several department heads. These evaluations include the Youth Director, Economic Development Director, and County Administrator among others.

• Department Head Evaluations: Youth Director
• Department Head Evaluations: Economic Development Director
• Department Head Evaluations: Superintendent of Public Works
• Department Head Evaluations: County Administrator
• Department Head Evaluations: Public Defender, Director of Public Safety, Fire Coordinator, and Code Enforcement Administrator

The Personnel Committee met and immediately entered executive session to conduct department head evaluations, discussing employment history and personnel matters. No action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to discuss various department reports and policies. Discussion items include staffing requests from Real Property and updates regarding the Board of Elections.

• Real Property: Part Time Assessor Position request
• Board of Elections: August Primary unbudgeted cost
• Board of Elections: Possible NYS mandated inspector pay rate increase
• Board of Elections: Redistricting and increased postage costs
• Policy/Procedure for use of video conferencing

The Government Operations Committee approved a motion to accept the Superintendent of Buildings' recommendation to award an engineering services contract to LaBella for the Fort Ann barn project, contingent on the Town of Fort Ann's acceptance and a memorandum of agreement. The committee also discussed several other items, including a part-time assessor position, a lighting project, and a potential office lease for the Public Defender's office, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved LaBella for Fort Ann barn engineering services, contingent on Town of Fort Ann acceptance (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting
• Consensus to proceed with gathering more information on leasing office space for Public Defender at 346 Main Street

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to review reports. The agenda includes a cybersecurity report from the County Attorney and updates on IT projects and ticketing.

• Cyber Security Report
• Information Technology project updates
• IT ticketing report
• Approval of April 19, 2022 minutes

The Information Technology Committee voted to authorize issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for technology upgrades, including the microphone system, in the Board Chambers. The upgrade is estimated to cost over $100,000 and will be funded by American Rescue Plan funds received by the Department of Social Services ($368,952 total for technology, furniture, and equipment). The RFP will be reviewed by the IT CIO and the Health and Human Services Committee before final approval by the full Board. The committee also accepted the April 19, 2022 minutes and received reports on cybersecurity and IT projects.

• Authorized issuing RFP for Board Chambers technology upgrades (moved by Fedler, seconded by Wilson and Clary)
• Accepted minutes of April 19, 2022 meeting
• Received cybersecurity report for 4/14-5/13/2022
• Received IT project updates and ticketing report

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including updates from the Agricultural Stewardship Association on its Purchase of Development Rights program and land conservation plan. The committee will also hear about upcoming funding applications, tourism updates, and an introduction to a map of solar projects.

• Agricultural Stewardship Association: PDR Program Update
• Agricultural Stewardship Association: Land Conservation Plan Update
• Upcoming Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) and other funding
• Tourism updates
• Solar projects; map introduction

The committee accepted the April 19, 2022 minutes and received informational updates. Three farms were awarded state PDR grants, the ASA is updating its conservation plan, and the CFA is open with a July 29 deadline. The solar map shows about 100 projects on 7,300 acres, and tourism updates included a new business event and historic preservation awards. No formal decisions were made.

• Accepted April 19, 2022 meeting minutes (moved by Campbell, seconded by O'Brien)
• Noted three PDR awards: Slack Hallow Farm, Kenyon Hill Farm, Jim Lindsay's 236-acre farm
• Opened ASA pre-application process for state PDR program, deadline October 31
• Hired consultant Karen Strong for land conservation plan update
• CFA applications open, due July 29; DRI and Restore NY programs noted
• Tourism: Small Business Tools Box event held in Salem; Meeting of the Minds scheduled June 7
• Historic Preservation awards announced for May 26: Salem cemetery, Sandy Hill Arts Center, Cambridge foot bridge
• Solar map presented: ~100 projects on 7,300 acres; 19 completed, 70 in development, 22 proposed

Board of Supervisors

This document is a formal notice for the May 20, 2022, meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time, location, and submission deadlines for resolutions.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted all 21 resolutions on the agenda, including appointments, staffing changes, budget amendments, and a collective bargaining agreement with the Correction Officers' Association. The board also introduced a local law to authorize video conferencing for meetings and set a public hearing for it.

• Adopted Resolution 117: Appointments to Youth Advisory Board
• Adopted Resolution 118: Appointments/Reappointments to Workforce Development Board
• Adopted Resolution 119: Amend DPW staffing pattern
• Adopted Resolution 120: Amend District Attorney staffing pattern
• Adopted Resolution 121: Amend Youth Bureau budget for grant
• Adopted Resolution 122: Amend Office for Aging budget for utility vehicle
• Adopted Resolution 132: Ratified Correction Officers' Association agreement 2022-2024 (14-0)
• Adopted Resolution 130: Set public hearing for Local Law C (video conferencing)

Finance

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance Committee is meeting on May 19, 2022, to review the 2021 year-end financials and discuss other business. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Review of 2021 year-end financials
• Other business discussion
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2021 year-end financials and approved several budget amendments, including a $1M increase for fuel costs in the County Road Machinery Fund, a $2M appropriation for the Law Enforcement roof replacement, and a $43,725.20 purchase of a patrol vehicle for DWI enforcement. The committee also discussed concerns about the sustainability of the Car Pool and County Road Machinery funds and the need for a fund balance policy.

• Approved $43,725.20 for Dodge Charger PPV for Stop DWI enforcement (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M increase in inter-fund loan to Capital Project No. 123 for microwave equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $2M from General Fund balance for LEC roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $1M increase for fuel costs in County Road Machinery Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $700 from contingency for Tourism postage for I Love NY guide (unanimous)

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to review and accept the minutes from the April 13, 2022 meeting. The committee is also scheduled to audit monthly bills with a motion to pay all audited bills.

• Review and acceptance of April 13, 2022 minutes
• Audit of monthly bills

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $3,255,841.83 across all funds for May 18, 2022. It also approved two stale vouchers totaling $45,278.19 for prior-year expenses, including $6,157.19 to Michelle Hervieux-Osgood, Esq. and $39,121.00 to Cambridge Central School. The meeting was procedural with no other business discussed.

• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $3,255,841.83 (unanimous)
• Approved stale voucher of $6,157.19 to Michelle Hervieux-Osgood, Esq. for assigned counsel services (unanimous)
• Approved stale voucher of $39,121.00 to Cambridge Central School for Public Health COVID expenses (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of April 13, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss staffing requests and pattern changes across several departments, including Buildings & Grounds, Public Works, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Social Services. The agenda includes filling seasonal and backfill positions, as well as a new Assistant District Attorney position. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Fill 2 seasonal Laborer positions in Buildings & Grounds
• Backfill Building Maintenance Helper in Buildings & Grounds
• Backfill Principal Account Clerk with Bookkeeper in Public Works
• New Assistant District Attorney position (staffing pattern change)
• Backfill Caseworker in Social Services

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved several staffing requests, including backfilling positions in Buildings & Grounds, Public Works, Public Defender, and Social Services, and creating a new Assistant District Attorney position. The committee also amended staffing patterns for Public Works and the District Attorney's office. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfilling 3 Laborer (PT) positions and 1 Building Maintenance Helper in Buildings & Grounds
• Approved Public Works staffing pattern change: replace Principal Account Clerk with Bookkeeper, backfill Senior Account Clerk, and add Principal Account Clerk PT
• Approved new Assistant District Attorney position and amended staffing pattern to add it
• Approved backfilling Assistant Public Defender due to resignation
• Approved backfilling Caseworker in Social Services due to resignation
• Approved backfilling Senior Social Services Examiner due to resignation
• Approved backfilling Social Services Examiner due to promotion

Finance

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss several budget amendments, including various grants and fund allocations. The committee will also consider setting a public hearing for a video conferencing local law and discussing the county's potential role as lead agency for the Marchiselli Bridge Project.

• Budget amendment for Youth/Alt. Sent. Rural Comm. of Practice: $74,940
• DSS budget amendments including HEAP/ARPA Admin. Allocation ($368,952) and Foster Care/Child Care ($288,160)
• Sewer District No. 2 Engineering Planning Grant: $100,000
• Authorization of interfund loan up to $2.5M to Sewer District No. 2
• County Road CHIPs Rollover: $315,146

The Finance Committee approved multiple budget amendments, including a $2.5M interfund loan to Sewer District No. 2, and set a public hearing for a video conferencing local law. It also suspended discussion on acting as lead agency for the Marchiselli Bridge project until the IDA's tax obligations are satisfied. The committee ratified a collective bargaining agreement with the Correction Officers Association, with one member opposed.

• Approved $2.5M interfund loan to Sewer District No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $74,940 Rural Communities of Practice Grant for Youth Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved $32,085 vehicle purchase for Office for the Aging (unanimous)
• Approved $13,055 Adult Protective Services Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $368,952 HEAP/ARPA administrative allocation (unanimous)
• Approved $288,160 for foster care and child care (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 engineering planning grant carryover for Sewer District No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $315,146 CHIPs rollover for county road paving (unanimous)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee is meeting to conduct annual evaluations of 14 department heads, including the County Administrator, County Attorney, and Public Health Director. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Department head evaluations for Clerk of the Board, County Attorney, Personnel Officer, Director of Weights & Measures, Director of Veterans Service Agency, Chief Information Officer, and County Administrator
• Department head evaluations for Superintendent of County Buildings, Superintendent of Public Works, Probation Director, Director of Real Property Tax Services, Director of Office for the Aging, Public Health Director, and Commissioner of Social Services

The Washington County Personnel Committee met on May 10, 2022, and entered executive session to conduct department head evaluations. No formal decisions or actions were taken during the meeting; the session was procedural, focused on evaluations and discussion of the process.

• Entered executive session for department head evaluations (moved by Wilson, seconded by O'Brien, adopted)
• No action taken in executive session

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss workforce updates and their impact on services, the 2022-2023 NYS Executive Budget, the 2022 Local Services Planning Cycle, CON requests/approvals, and agency updates. The meeting is scheduled for May 3, 2022, from 1-3 p.m. via Zoom. The next meeting is set for September 6, 2022.

• Workforce updates and impact on services
• 2022-2023 NYS Executive Budget
• 2022 Local Services Planning Cycle
• CON requests/approvals
• Agency updates

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met and discussed workforce shortages, the 2022-2023 NYS enacted budget, the upcoming 988 crisis line, and the 2023 Local Services Planning cycle. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed 2022-2023 NYS enacted budget items including 5.4% COLA and $136M mental health retention bonuses
• Noted 988 emotional support line nationwide launch expected mid-year 2022
• Acknowledged Local Services Plan due date pushed back to Fall 2022
• Received CON requests for WWARC apartment relocation, capacity increase, and clinic closure (no action noted)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposed consolidation of Sewer District #1, a request for $2.5 million in short-term inter-fund borrowing for a capital wastewater treatment plant project, and a $9.1 million application for the FE1A project. The committee will also consider carrying forward a $100,000 engineering planning grant, hiring summer interns, and various public works matters such as auction items and a bridge program update.

• Request for $2.5 million short-term inter-fund borrowing for capital WWTP project
• CMI application for FE1A project - $9.1 million
• Engineering Planning Grant (EPG) - $100,000 request to carry forward from 2021 to 2022 budget
• Discuss proposed Washington County Sewer District #1 consolidation efforts
• Bridge Program Update/Shushan Lighting/Federal Aid Projects

The Public Works Committee approved a $2.5 million interfund loan to Sewer District #2 as a line of credit for the capital WWTP project, forwarding it to the Finance Committee. They also approved carrying forward $100,000 in Engineering Planning Grant funds, moving vehicles to auction, restructuring office positions, and allowing skidder access to a county pit. A motion in concept to make the County lead agency for Marchiselli funding on the IDA bridge project was adopted, with one member opposed.

• Approved $2.5M interfund loan to Sewer District #2 (line of credit) for WWTP project
• Approved carry forward of $100,000 Engineering Planning Grant to 2022 budget
• Approved moving vehicles to auction
• Approved office restructuring: Account Clerk to Sr. Account Clerk, Sr. Account Clerk to Bookkeeper, Principal Account Clerk reduced to part-time
• Approved allowing skidder access to county pit in Fort Ann for logging
• Approved budget amendment to recognize CHIPS funding ($3,735,857 actual vs $3,420,712 budgeted)
• Adopted motion in concept for County to be Lead Agency for Marchiselli funding (Haff opposed)

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review various department updates, including state budget information from the District Attorney and year-end reports from Code Enforcement. The meeting also includes discussions on staff fingerprinting budgets and an EMS survey update.

• Probation budget amendment request for staff fingerprinting ($2,400)
• Sheriff permission to apply for Explosive Detection K-9 Grant
• District Attorney State Budget Update
• Code Enforcement Year End Reports
• Public Defender attorney vacancy and CLE meetings

The Public Safety Committee accepted the EMS Sustainability Survey report and approved recommendations to establish a workgroup to address EMS sustainability and to explore options for county supplemental assistance to EMS agencies in urgent need. The committee also approved several other items, including a budget amendment for probation fingerprinting, a K-9 grant application, a STOP DWI vehicle purchase, and a grant application for alternatives to incarceration programs.

• Accepted EMS Sustainability Survey recommendations (motion adopted)
• Approved $2,400 budget amendment for probation fingerprinting (moved to Finance)
• Approved Sheriff's application for explosive detection K-9 grant
• Approved purchase of STOP DWI patrol vehicle with reserve funds (moved to Finance)
• Approved moving request for additional DA attorney to Personnel Committee
• Approved backfill of Public Defender attorney vacancy (moved to Personnel)
• Approved holding CLE meetings at Municipal Center with refreshments
• Approved applying for Alternatives to Incarceration grant

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to accept minutes, hear department reports, and consider various appointments, budget amendments, and requests. Items include Workforce Development Board and Youth Advisory Board appointments, an RFP award for a veterans' program, and multiple budget amendments for social services and other departments.

• Workforce Development Board Appointments
• Adirondack Peer to Peer Veterans' Program RFP Award
• Budget Amendment Request – Rural Communities of Practice Phase III Grant
• Budget Amendment Request – Purchase of Vehicle (ADRC/OFA)
• Budget Amendment Requests – Recognize Funds for Adult Protective Services, HEAP ARA/Share Spending Plan, Foster Care Dedicated ARPA/Share Spending Plan

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several budget amendments and appointments. Notably, it voted to continue paying court-ordered psychiatric expenses regardless of the budget shortfall, and approved multiple funding allocations for youth programs, foster care, and other services. All actions were forwarded to the Finance Committee where applicable.

• Approved paying psychiatric expenses regardless of budget (unanimous)
• Approved Workforce Development Board reappointments and appointment (unanimous)
• Approved Youth Advisory Board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved $74,940 budget amendment for Rural Communities of Practice Phase III Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 for cash cards for youth enrichment (unanimous)
• Approved contract with LEAP for summer youth program (unanimous)
• Approved applying for $52,099 Public Health Preparedness Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $32,084.83 vehicle purchase for OFA (unanimous)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review GML 239 planning agency referrals. The agenda includes a zoning classification change in the Village of Granville and a site plan review for a garage addition in the Town of Fort Ann.

• Zoning classification change for 3 parcels along Slate Valley Drive, Village of Granville
• Site plan review for a 50'x60' garage addition at 10786 Route 149, Town of Fort Ann

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to classify two projects as matters of essentially local concern: a zoning change in the Village of Granville and a garage addition in the Town of Fort Ann. The agency also reviewed public notices for five APA projects but took no action on them. The meeting was brief and procedural.

• Found Village of Granville zoning change at Slate Valley Drive to be of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found 50'x60' garage addition at 10786 Route 149, Fort Ann, to be of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Reviewed APA project notices P2021-0214, P2021-0264, P2022-0028, P2022-0078, P2019G-1; no action taken

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to discuss various department reports and requests. Items include discussions on remote DMV startup, shared services funding, and building updates.

• Remote DMV Start Up discussion
• Shared Services Funding discussion
• DPW Barn Updates discussion
• Milfoil SONAR Lake Lauderdale discussion
• BOS Chambers Audio/Visual System upgrade

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet via teleconference and in person to review departmental updates. The agenda includes a cybersecurity report from the County Attorney and updates on IT projects and ticketing.

• Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• IT Ticketing Report
• Review of March 22, 2022 minutes

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to accept minutes from March 22, 2022, and receive updates on broadband. The agenda is otherwise light, with only other business and adjournment listed.

• Accept minutes from March 22, 2022 meeting
• Broadband updates

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held in person and via teleconference. The agenda is procedural, covering the distribution and adoption of resolutions, with no specific policy items listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for April 15, 2022 at 10:00 AM
• Meeting held via teleconference and in person
• Resolutions to be distributed to Board members by April 8, 2022
• Public can view meeting via YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted all 14 resolutions on the agenda, covering appointments, budget amendments, and bid awards. One resolution (No. 113) was amended to reclassify $7,000 as contractual before adoption. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Appointed Commissioner to Sewer District Board (adopted)
• Appointed Superintendent of Public Works (adopted, Haff opposed)
• Awarded various Department of Public Works bids 2022 (adopted)
• Authorized agreement with Warren County for Raise the Age services (adopted)
• Accepted Rural Communities of Practice Phase III Grant (adopted)
• Amended 2022 budget for County Clerk, Tourism, Planning, Public Health, and other items (adopted)
• Amended 2021 budget for youth in OCFS custody (adopted)
• Amended County Road Fund budgets for grants (adopted, No. 113 amended to reclassify $7,000 as contractual)

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will meet to approve minutes, consider a contract award for the ADK Peer-to-Peer program, and hear a presentation from the Liberty House Foundation. Informational items include the 2022-23 state budget, local services planning, and crisis services planning.

• ADK Peer-to-Peer RFP Award/Contract Approval
• Liberty House Foundation presentation by Executive Director Julie Beebe
• 2022-23 NYS Enacted Budget update
• 2023 Local Services Planning Cycle
• Law Enforcement Addiction and Mental Health Referral System (LEAMHRS)

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards approved advancing resolution requests to their County Boards of Supervisors for budget and contract approval for the ADK Peer-to-Peer program, selecting SUNY ADK as the provider. They also approved a letter of support for BHSN's integrated licensure application. The boards unanimously approved the March 10, 2022 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; other agenda items were informational or presentations.

• Approved advancing ADK Peer-to-Peer RFP award to SUNY ADK for $185,000 (unanimous, both boards)
• Approved letter of support for BHSN integrated licensure application (unanimous, both boards)
• Approved March 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous, both boards)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve payment of monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting the prior meeting's minutes and a motion to pay all bills as audited. This is a routine financial oversight meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from March 16, 2022 meeting

The Washington County Audit Committee approved the minutes from March 16, 2022, and audited monthly bills, paying all bills as audited. The committee approved a total of $3,312,005.17 in payments, including $1,833,453.47 for the April 13 meeting and $1,426,726.56 paid out of audit with the county auditor's approval. No other business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of March 16, 2022 meeting
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $3,312,005.17

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to hear presentations from Healthy Alliance and the Warren Washington Suicide Prevention Coalition, and to discuss informational items including the 2022-23 NYS budget, 988 crisis planning, ARPA funds, and opioid settlement funds. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Healthy Alliance (Julie Adamec)
• Presentation by Warren Washington Suicide Prevention Coalition (Allison Reynolds)
• Discussion of 2022-23 NYS budget and 2023 Local Services Planning Process
• Crisis System/988 planning update
• ARPA funds and Opioid Settlement funds updates

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee meeting was informational only, with no formal decisions or votes. Presentations covered Healthy Alliance's expanded network, the Suicide Prevention Coalition's LOSS team, and long-term care initiatives. Staff reported on the 2022-23 NYS budget, the delayed Local Services Plan, 988 crisis line planning, ARPA funds, and opioid settlement funds.

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

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to consider several staffing requests, including filling seasonal highway positions, backfilling roles, and approving overlaps for transitions. They will also discuss annual report information, department head evaluations, health insurance, and retirement recognition.

• Fill 12 seasonal Highway Worker I positions in Department of Public Works
• Backfill Highway Worker III position
• Approve 1.5-month overlap for Director of Patient Services in Public Health
• Approve 2-week overlap for Probation Assistant
• Discuss health insurance and department head evaluations

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved multiple staffing requests, including filling 12 seasonal Highway Worker I positions, backfilling a Highway Worker III, approving vacation carryover for a DSS employee, backfilling a Fiscal Officer, and approving two temporary per diem Supervising Public Health Nurse positions. The committee also approved a two-week overlap for a Probation Assistant. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved 12 seasonal Highway Worker I positions
• Approved Highway Worker III backfill due to promotion
• Approved carryover of 8 days vacation for DSS employee on disability
• Approved Fiscal Officer backfill due to resignation
• Approved 2 temporary per diem Supervising Public Health Nurse positions ($39.47/hr retiree, $36.42/hr new hire)
• Approved 2-week overlap for Probation Assistant due to retirement

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet on April 7, 2022, to discuss department reports and monthly treasurer reports. The committee will also consider several budget amendments and the health insurance renewal.

• Tourism additional incentives of $225,000
• DSS 2021 Budget State Training School amendment of $128,461
• County Clerk .2 to .4 Grant of $15,581
• Public Health vaccine coolers amendment of $2,600
• ARCC Membership amendment of $551

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee meets to accept prior minutes and hear department requests and reports from the Youth Bureau, Social Services, and Public Health. Items include a child passenger safety grant application, a state training budget resolution, and staffing updates. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Youth Development Program funding request
• Child Passenger Safety Program grant application
• State Training Budget resolution request
• Request to carry over employee benefit time
• Public Health budget modification resolution

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a $128,461 budget amendment to cover a 2020 OCFS maintenance chargeback, transferred funds from Medicaid to State Training. They also approved a request to carry over seven days of vacation time for an employee on FMLA, a Child Passenger Safety Program grant application, an overlap of two Public Health positions, a $2,600 budget transfer for vaccine coolers, and up to $200 for LEAP community garden plants. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $128,461 budget amendment for OCFS maintenance chargeback (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding request to carry over 7 days vacation time to full Board (unanimous)
• Approved applying for Child Passenger Safety Program grant (~$15,000) (unanimous)
• Approved overlap of Director and Assistant Director of Patient Services positions (unanimous)
• Approved $2,600 budget transfer for vaccine coolers (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 expenditure for LEAP community garden plants (unanimous)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. Discussion items include the resignation or appointment of a Sewer District Commissioner and highway staffing needs.

• Sewer District Commissioner resignation/appointment
• Request to carry over grants
• Discussion regarding Highway Worker III and summer help staffing
• Awarding miscellaneous bids for various road maintenance supplies

The Public Works Committee reappointed Deborah Donohue as Superintendent of Public Works for a four-year term, with one member opposed. The committee also approved several operational items, including appointing Michael Horrigan to the Sewer District Board, carrying over grant funds, upgrading highway worker positions, and awarding bids for road supplies and a Ford Explorer.

• Reappointed Deborah Donohue as Superintendent of Public Works for four years (opposed by Haff)
• Appointed Michael Horrigan to Sewer District Board of Commissioners, term starting March 8, 2022
• Approved carryover of MS4 and Lake Champlain Basin grant funds into 2022 budget
• Approved upgrade of eligible Highway Worker II positions to Highway Worker III for summer
• Awarded miscellaneous bids for road maintenance supplies
• Awarded Ford Explorer bid to Nye Automotive Group for $31,000
• Approved purchase of enclosed trailer for paving crew (lowest quote $7,080)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet on March 29, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a request to backfill a Probation Assistant position, a software update for Code Enforcement, and permission to contract with Warren County for Raise the Age services. The agenda also includes updates on the Alternative to Incarceration Plan, the 2021 Hurrell-Herring caseload report from the Public Defender, and an American Rescue Plan Act update from the District Attorney. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Request to backfill Probation Assistant position
• Permission to contract with Warren County for Raise the Age services
• Software update for Code Enforcement
• 2021 Report on Hurrell-Herring Caseload Standards
• American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Update

The Public Safety Committee approved several items: backfilling a retiring Probation Assistant with a two-week overlap, allowing Alternative Sentencing to enter an MOU with Warren County for program services, and accepting a $74,940 state grant for restorative practices. They also rejected a vehicle bid for a new SUV due to inadequate storage, and approved travel for two fire investigators to attend training. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved backfill for Probation Assistant with one pay period overlap
• Approved MOU with Warren County for Alternative Sentencing program services
• Accepted $74,940 Warren Washington Rural Communities of Practice grant
• Rejected vehicle bid for 2013 Ford Expedition replacement
• Approved travel for two Fire Investigators to Arson training in Buffalo

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is reviewing a GML 239 referral for a commercial office and garage building. The project involves W&WC IDA Industrial Development Project Lots 4 & 5.

• Site Plan Review for W&WC IDA Industrial Development Project Lots 4 & 5
• Commercial Office and Garage Building in Town of Kingsbury (Tax ID#'s 137.-2-1.5 and 137.-2-1.6)
• APA Notices: P2020-0166, P2022-0024, P2011-0157B, P2020-0273, and P2022-0028

The Washington County Planning Agency voted 2-0 to find the Hilltop Construction Inc. project on Casey Road IDA Lots 4 & 5 in the Town of Kingsbury a matter of essentially local concern. The motion was moved by Deb Donohue and seconded by Allison Gaddy. The meeting also included public notices for various APA projects and agricultural district modifications, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Found Casey Road IDA Lots 4 & 5 project a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Government Operations

The committee will meet via teleconference and in person to review department reports and requests. Discussion items include real property annual reports, software funding transfers, and DPW barn updates.

• Real Property Annual Report
• New aerial photography in a limited area
• County Clerk request to transfer grant funds for software
• Buildings & Grounds discussion regarding DPW Barn updates

The committee approved a budget amendment to move $15,581 in grant funds from equipment to contractual to cover software expenses, and forwarded it to the Finance Committee. They also discussed relocating committee meetings to the classroom or committee room, but took no formal action, tabling the discussion until next month. The minutes include routine reports from Real Property, County Clerk, and Buildings & Grounds, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved County Clerk budget amendment moving $15,581 from equipment to contractual for software (moved by Wilson, seconded by Fisher)
• Accepted minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting
• Tabled discussion on committee meeting room relocation until next month's meeting

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee is meeting to discuss IT projects, ticketing, and a cyber security report from the County Attorney. They will also consider shared services for cyber security training. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions listed.

• County Attorney Cyber Security Report
• IT Projects Updates
• IT Ticketing Report
• Shared Services Cyber Security Training Discussion

The Information Technology Committee discussed providing cybersecurity training to towns as a shared county service, with the County Attorney noting potential benefits. The committee accepted the February 22, 2022 minutes and received updates on IT projects, including the upcoming launch of new Code Enforcement software and progress on Probation software. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Accepted minutes of February 22, 2022 meeting (moved by Fedler, seconded by Clary, adopted)
• Discussed offering cybersecurity training to towns as a shared service (no vote)
• Noted upcoming go-live of new Code Enforcement software (no vote)
• Reported progress on Probation software implementation (no vote)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss opening the C-PACE financing program. The committee will also review proposed additional tourism initiatives for 2022-23.

• Opening of C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy Financing) Program
• Review of 2022-23 Proposed Additional Tourism Initiatives by Black Dog Team

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held in person and via teleconference. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting date, time, location, and instructions for submitting resolutions. No specific policy items, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for March 18, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY
• Meeting accessible via YouTube livestream
• Resolutions must be submitted to Clerk Debra R. Prehoda by March 10, 2022

The Board of Supervisors adopted all 20 resolutions on the agenda, including the 2022 County Emergency Management Plan, a contract for the Shushan Bridge over Battenkill, and numerous budget amendments for departments like Public Health, Tourism, and IT. The only opposition was from Supervisor Haff on the bridge construction contract. Two resolutions (101 and 102) were passed by roll call votes of 14-0, with three members absent.

• Approved 2022 County Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Shushan Bridge over Battenkill construction (14-0, Haff opposed)
• Awarded Mini Bid #9229 for four Durango PPV AWD vehicles (unanimous)
• Rejected Mini Bid #9147 for one Chevrolet Tahoe SSV (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Black Dog Design for tourism services (unanimous)
• Amended 2022 Public Health budget for COVID-19 enhanced detection funds (unanimous)
• Amended 2022 DSS budget for Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program funding (unanimous)
• Added Public Health Corps Fellowship positions to title/grade schedule (14-0 roll call)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve payment of monthly bills, accept prior meeting minutes, and handle other business. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on financial oversight.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from February 16, 2022 meeting

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will hold their regular March meeting, approving February minutes and receiving presentations on the Y-ReCONNECTS program and Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) with Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Informational items include the 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget, crisis services updates, the Joseph P. Dwyer/ADK Peer-to-Peer program, and the 2023 Local Services Planning Process. No votes on substantive policy are listed.

• Presentation on Y-ReCONNECTS by Amy Secor, Warren County Probation Department
• Presentation on Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) and Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) by Lisa Coutu
• Informational update on 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget
• Informational update on Crisis Services
• Informational update on Joseph P. Dwyer/ADK Peer-to-Peer program

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards approved the minutes of their February 10, 2022 joint meeting unanimously. They received informational presentations on the Y-ReCONNECTS youth reentry program and the Adult Single Point of Access (SPOA) referral process, including 2021 referral data. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval; other items were informational only.

• Approved Feb. 10, 2022 joint meeting minutes (unanimous, both boards)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several staffing requests, including backfills and a staffing pattern change, as well as receive an update on the County Lifestyle Improvement Program (CLIP). The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Highway Worker II backfill in Department of Public Works
• Remove Sr. Account Clerk and add Account Clerk (staffing pattern change)
• Establish fellowship positions on Title by Grade Schedule in Public Health
• Assistant Director of Patient Services anticipated backfill
• County Lifestyle Improvement Program (CLIP) update

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved several staffing changes, including creating a new Director of Patient Services position to backfill an anticipated retirement, amending the Public Works staffing pattern, and adding fellowship positions to the grade schedule. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II in Public Works (unanimous)
• Amended Public Works staffing pattern: removed one Senior Account Clerk, added one Account Clerk (unanimous)
• Amended Title by Grade Schedule to add Fellow, Local Coordinator, and Graduate Fellow positions (unanimous)
• Amended staffing pattern to add Director of Patient Services and sunset Assistant Director upon retirement (unanimous)
• Amended Exempt Salary Schedule to add Director of Patient Services at $89,994 base (unanimous)
• Authorized filling the new Director of Patient Services position (unanimous)
• Approved backfill for Account Clerk in Public Health due to resignation (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, review department reports, and consider several budget amendments, including a $1,000,000 COVID enhancement grant for Public Health and other fund adjustments. They will also discuss a survey of Middle Falls property and establishing fellowship titles on the title by grade schedule.

• Public Health COVID Enhancement Grant - $1,000,000
• DSS ARP PEAF Funds - $112,240
• Sewer District No. 2 budget: pumps $11,200, small tools $300
• Tourism: I Love NY $48,000 and ARP $60,000
• LEC Roof Engineering - $119,000 and 2021 Interfund Transfer - $178,422

The Washington County Finance Committee approved a series of budget amendments, including recognizing $1,000,000 in COVID-19 Enhanced Detection funds for Public Health, $112,240 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance funds for DSS, and $107,500 for the Tourism budget. The committee also approved funding for the LEC roof engineering, Marchiselli pavement preservation, and carried forward unspent grant funds. A motion to waive interest and abstract fees on a Hartford school tax bill failed for lack of a second.

• Approved $1,000,000 Public Health COVID-19 Enhanced Detection grant budget amendment
• Approved $112,240 DSS Pandemic Emergency Assistance (PEAF) budget amendment
• Approved $107,500 Tourism budget increase (I Love NY $48,207 + $59,293 fund balance)
• Approved $119,000 LEC Roof Replacement engineering appropriation
• Approved $180,151 Marchiselli Burgoyne Ave pavement preservation project
• Approved $242,250 carry forward of Septic System Replacement grant funds
• Approved adding Public Health Corps Fellowship titles to Title by Grade Schedule
• Motion to waive Hartford school tax interest/abstract fee failed (no second)

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for Aging Advisory Council is meeting virtually to approve minutes, receive program updates, and take action items. The council will vote for its President and Vice President, requiring a quorum, and will decide on the Senior Picnic and 2022 in-person meeting locations. Updates cover staffing, unmet needs funding, GoGo Grandparent transportation, and meal sites.

• Vote for Advisory Council Officers – President and Vice President (quorum needed)
• Senior Picnic
• Determine 2022 in-person meeting Locations
• Staffing Updates – Community Services Worker; Aging Services Aide
• Unmet Needs Funding Update

The council voted unanimously to re-elect Max McDonnell as president and Gerald Foelsch as vice president. They also approved extending the Go Go Grandparent transportation contract through March 21, 2023, and discussed plans for using $85,000 in unmet needs funding, including adding an 11th daily meal route for Putnam.

• Re-elected Max McDonnell as president and Gerald Foelsch as vice president (unanimous)
• Extended Go Go Grandparent contract to March 21, 2023 (approved by board)
• Approved combining multiple nominations for NYSOFA Senior of the Year into one
• Scheduled in-person meetings for June 6, September 12, and December 5, 2022

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on March 1, 2022 to review four General Municipal Law referrals from local municipalities. These are site plan reviews for proposed zoning code updates, a solar energy amendment, an area variance, and a new business site plan. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube and in person.

• Village of Greenwich: rezoning/overlay district area along Main Street for zoning code updates
• Town of Kingsbury: amendment to Zoning Chapter 280 for solar energy collectors
• Town of Greenwich: area variance request at 242 River Road [Tax ID# 211.-1-19]
• Village of Fort Edward: site plan approval for dog grooming business at 173 Broadway [Tax ID# 171.5-2-2]

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously (2-0) on five projects, each finding them to be matters of essentially local concern. These included zoning code updates in Greenwich, a solar energy amendment in Kingsbury, an area variance in Greenwich, and site plan approvals in Fort Edward and Fort Ann. All motions passed without opposition or abstentions.

• Adopted Village of Greenwich zoning code updates as essentially local concern (2-0)
• Approved Town of Kingsbury solar energy collector zoning amendment as essentially local concern (2-0)
• Approved area variance at 242 River Road, Greenwich as essentially local concern (2-0)
• Approved site plan at 173 Broadway, Fort Edward as essentially local concern (2-0)
• Approved site plan at 10921 State Route 149, Fort Ann as essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet on March 1, 2022, to discuss department reports and requests. The agenda includes a year-end budget amendment request for the Sewer District and awarding bids for an investigator/patrol car.

• 2021 Budget Amendment Request for the Sewer District
• Awarding of Investigator/Patrol Car Bids

The Public Works Committee approved several budget amendments and vehicle purchases, and awarded a $2.58 million contract for the Shushan Bridge project to Winn Construction, the low bidder. The committee also approved the purchase of four Dodge Durango patrol vehicles and one investigator vehicle, and rejected a high bid for a Chevrolet Tahoe. All decisions were made during the March 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved $11,200 budget amendment for RAS pump purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $300 budget amendment for small tools (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for four Dodge Durango patrol vehicles to Falls Dodge at $42,400.98 each (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for one Dodge Durango investigator vehicle to Robert Greene at $36,537.10 (unanimous)
• Rejected bid for Chevrolet Tahoe SSV (unanimous)
• Approved $2,584,863 Shushan Bridge contract to Winn Construction (opposed by Haff)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety matters, including accepting the sheriff's annual report, a funding opportunity for domestic violence victims, and a staffing pattern amendment for the District Attorney's office. They will also consider approval of a comprehensive management plan for emergency services and discuss building access procedures.

• Request to accept funding opportunity for Domestic Violence Victims
• Amend staffing pattern for District Attorney's office
• Sheriff's Annual Report
• Comprehensive Management Plan Approval for Emergency Services
• Discussion on Building Access Procedures

The Public Safety Committee approved removing Washington County's COVID-era requirements for plexiglass dividers, thermoscan temperature checks, and accompanying sign-in sheets, by a 5-1 vote. The committee also approved applying for a state domestic violence victims funding grant and accepted the Sheriff's annual report and the Comprehensive Management Plan. A request to add an Assistant District Attorney was not moved forward, and a motion to eliminate all COVID protocols failed for lack of a second.

• Approved removal of plexiglass dividers, thermoscan units, and sign-in requirements (5-1)
• Approved application for Domestic Violence Victims funding through the state
• Accepted 2021 Sheriff's Annual Report
• Accepted Comprehensive Management Plan
• No motion made to forward DA staffing request to Personnel Committee
• Motion to eliminate all COVID protocols failed (no second)

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss a matter regarding the Fort Ann Barn and M/E Engineering. The meeting includes time for other business.

• Fort Ann Barn – M/E Engineering

The Government Operations Committee voted to go out to bid for engineering services for the proposed Fort Ann DPW shared facility, contingent on the Town of Fort Ann taking similar action. The committee also reviewed conceptual designs and a total project budget of $10,140,980, with the county's share estimated at $4,259,212 (42%). A separate motion forwarded a survey proposal for the Middle Falls barn site to the Finance Committee.

• Approved motion to go out to bid for engineering of the Fort Ann shared barn project, contingent on similar action by the Town of Fort Ann
• Approved motion to forward the Middle Falls barn survey proposal to the Finance Committee for consideration

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests, including recognizing $112,240 in PEAF funding for Social Services and a budget amendment for additional COVID grant funds for Public Health. The agenda also includes updates on programs like Personal Care Services and the GoGo Grandparents Program. This is a regular committee meeting with no major policy decisions listed.

• Request to recognize $112,240 in PEAF funding for Social Services
• Budget amendment to recognize additional COVID grant funds for Public Health
• Personal Care Services RFP update
• GoGo Grandparents Program update
• Pre-Pins Program update from Youth Bureau

The Health & Human Services Committee approved a budget amendment to recognize $112,240 in Pandemic Emergency Assistance Program (PEAF) funding for diaper and food payments, and a separate amendment to recognize $1M in additional COVID Enhancement Grant funds. The committee also approved waiving the RFP process for personal care services, contracting with GoGo Grandparents for senior transportation through March 2023, and seeking quotes for a monthly newsletter. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $112,240 PEAF funding for diaper and food payments (unanimous)
• Approved $1M COVID Enhancement Grant budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved waiver from RFP process for personal care services (unanimous)
• Approved GoGo Grandparents sole source contract through March 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved seeking quotes for monthly newsletter/insert (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to OFA Advisory Council (unanimous)
• Approved adding Fellow Program positions and forwarding to Personnel Committee (unanimous)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to review the 2021 year-end tourism report, discuss preliminary 2022 programming, and receive a broadband update. The agenda also includes accepting the January 25, 2022 minutes. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• 2021 Year End Review for Tourism
• Preliminary 2022 Programming Discussion
• Broadband Update
• Accept Minutes – January 25, 2022

The committee voted to send the 2022 tourism budget, including a request for an additional $60,000 from ARP funds or other allocations, to the Finance Committee for approval. It also recommended a three-year contract with Black Dog, the tourism marketing firm, and waived the procurement policy. The budget includes $92,500 in county funds and $48,000 from I Love NY, totaling $140,500, with an additional $60,000 needed to match last year's budget. The committee also discussed broadband updates, including the NCIA grant, Slic buildout progress, and challenges in serving unserved addresses.

• Approved minutes of the January 25, 2022 meeting.
• Moved the tourism budget and request for an additional $60,000 from ARP funds or other allocations to the Finance Committee for approval.
• Recommended to the Finance Committee and full Board approval of a three-year contract with Black Dog and waiving the procurement policy.
• Discussed broadband updates, including the NCIA grant, ECC report, USDA Reconnect, Slic buildout, and unserved addresses.

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting on February 22, 2022, at 10:00 AM in Fort Edward, New York, via teleconference and in person. The agenda includes accepting minutes from January 25, 2022, a cyber security report from the County Attorney, and IT project updates and a ticketing report. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• County Attorney Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• IT Ticketing Report
• Accept minutes from January 25, 2022 meeting

The Information Technology Committee accepted the January 25, 2022 minutes. They heard reports on cybersecurity and IT projects, including completion of cyber security changes for insurance compliance. The committee approved a motion to move two purchases from 2021 to 2022 and to transfer any remaining 2021 budget funds into the reserve fund, forwarding this to the Finance Committee. They also discussed email confidentiality stamps and website encryption, with the chairman asking the County Attorney to meet with IT and the County Administrator on options.

• Accepted the minutes of the January 25, 2022 meeting.
• Approved moving two purchases from 2021 to 2022 budget and transferring remaining 2021 funds to reserve fund, forwarded to Finance Committee.
• Discussed email confidentiality stamp options; chairman requested County Attorney meet with IT CIO and County Administrator.
• Noted completion of cyber security changes to comply with insurance requirements.
• IT CIO to create a guide for towns on cyber security applications.

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to review department requests and reports. Discussion items include the Buildings & Grounds capital plan and a purchasing policy review by the County Administrator.

• Capital Plan: LEC Roof, Campus Fire Sys., and Lighting Cntl. Sys.
• Municipal Campus Signage
• Parks Update
• County Administrator Purchasing Policy Review

The Government Operations Committee approved a $119,000 engineering proposal for the Law Enforcement Center roof replacement and forwarded it to the Finance Committee. It also approved moving the fire system upgrade to 2022 for cost estimates and amended the purchasing policy to require committee and board approval for sole source purchases over $50,000. A motion to remove COVID-19 barriers (temperature checks, sign-ins, plastic barriers) was defeated on a roll call vote.

• Approved $119,000 engineering proposal for LEC roof replacement (moved to Finance Committee)
• Approved moving fire system upgrade to 2022 for cost estimate and report within 60 days
• Amended purchasing policy to require committee and board approval for sole source purchases over $50,000
• Defeated motion to remove temperature checks, sign-ins, and plastic barriers (2-4, 1 absent)

Board of Supervisors

This document is a formal notice for a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time, location, and method of public viewing.

The Board of Supervisors adopted two local laws: one setting salaries for county officials and another amending the worker's compensation self-insurance reserve. It also rescinded the county-wide mask policy, approved a transportation project for Church Street, and accepted multiple grants and budget amendments. All resolutions were adopted, with one dissenting vote on the salary law and one on the mask policy rescission.

• Adopted Local Law A setting county official salaries (16-1)
• Adopted Local Law B amending worker's comp reserve (17-0)
• Rescinded county-wide mask policy (17-0)
• Approved Church Street bridge project funding (adopted)
• Accepted water quality improvement grants for roadside erosion and culvert replacement (adopted)
• Approved multiple budget amendments for COVID-19 funds and other programs (adopted)
• Awarded bid for one-ton crew cab truck (adopted)
• Approved staffing pattern changes for Sewer District No. 2, Treasurer, and DPW (adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting the previous meeting's minutes, auditing monthly bills with a motion to pay them, and other business. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Accept minutes from January 19, 2022 meeting
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other business and adjournment

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, including COVID-related payments totaling $13,727.57. It also approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $1,614.80 to two attorneys for prior-year services. The meeting was routine with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes of January 19, 2022 meeting
• Approved payment of all bills as audited
• Approved stale vouchers: $208.95 to Alaina Finan, Esq. and $1,275.20 to John K. Oswald, Esq.

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review department reports and requests, including corrected tax bills, budget amendments, and grant carryovers. The agenda includes several resolution requests related to tax penalties and corrections, as well as budget amendments for various departments. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Corrected tax bills for Jackson and Salem
• Resolution to write off penalties on school re-levy
• Resolution to correct town/county tax bill to remove school re-levy
• Budget amendments: carryover grant funds for Public Health and DSS-ERAP, IT website upgrade, Mental Health expenses, Sewer District office furniture, Homeland Security grant, Public Works projects (Church Street, Shushan, WQIP erosion/culverts)

The Finance Committee approved a series of budget amendments, including a $2.8 million increase for the County Route 61 bridge project in Shushan, funded largely by Marchiselli grants and an interfund loan. The committee also approved multiple grant carryovers for Public Health, including $1.5 million for school testing, and accepted two Water Quality Improvement Grants totaling over $1 million for erosion and culvert work. Several tax bill corrections and penalty cancellations were also approved.

• Amended Capital Project No. 126 (Shushan bridge) with $2.8M in new funding, including $250,990 interfund loan (adopted)
• Approved $1.5M carryover of unspent School Testing Program funds (adopted)
• Accepted $527,000 WQIP grant for roadside erosion remediation (adopted)
• Accepted $508,000 WQIP grant for culvert replacement (adopted)
• Approved $980,544 Public Health Corps Fellowship Program funding (adopted)
• Approved $83,500 transfer from fund balance for court-ordered psychiatric expenses (adopted)
• Awarded $41,705.18 bid for 2022 F250 truck to Beyer Ford (adopted)
• Awarded $51,804.85 bid for 2022 Silverado to DeNoyer Chevrolet (adopted)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on multiple staffing requests and staffing pattern changes across county departments. The agenda includes backfill positions for the Office for the Aging, Buildings & Grounds, Public Works, Social Services, Sewer District, and Treasurer, as well as changes to staffing patterns, including a Teamsters union adjustment. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on personnel matters.

• Backfill for Aging Services Aide (Office for the Aging)
• Backfill for Park Manager and multiple lifeguard/laborer positions at Lauderdale and Huletts
• Backfill for Senior Account Clerk and Account Clerk (Public Works)
• Backfill for Clerk and Caseworker (Social Services)
• Staffing pattern changes: Sewer District Account Clerk to 35-40 hours; Treasurer Account Clerk PT to Senior Account Clerk PT; Teamsters remove Highway Worker II (6) and add Carpenters (6)

The Washington County Personnel Committee approved all staffing requests and pattern changes on the agenda, including backfills for the Office for the Aging, Buildings & Grounds, Public Works, Social Services, and Sewer District, as well as several staffing pattern amendments. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aide (per diem)
• Approved backfills for Lauderdale and Huletts Parks (Park Manager, Lifeguard/Laborer, Senior Lifeguard)
• Approved backfill for Senior Account Clerk in Public Works
• Approved backfills for Clerk and Caseworker in Social Services
• Approved two Laborer backfills in Sewer District
• Approved staffing pattern change to increase Sewer District Account Clerk hours from 35 to 40 per week
• Approved staffing pattern change to upgrade part-time Account Clerk to part-time Senior Account Clerk in Treasurer's office
• Approved staffing pattern correction to set Payroll Clerk hours at 40 per week

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Board will hold its February regular meeting, primarily to approve minutes from January and discuss new business, including a 2022 budget and contract amendment for the Addictions Care Center of Albany. The board will also hear a presentation on the Children and Youth Single Point of Access (SPOA) program and receive informational updates on the 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget and other items.

• 2022 budget and contract amendment – Addictions Care Center of Albany
• Presentation: Children and Youth Single Point of Access (SPOA) by Linda Wright
• 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget informational update
• Warren County CSB resignation: James P. Dexter
• Joseph P. Dwyer/ADK Peer-to-Peer program update

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on February 1, 2022, to review two referrals under General Municipal Law 239. They will consider a site plan review and area variance for a medical building in the Town of Kingsbury, and a site plan review and adoption of a local land use plan in the Village and Town of Greenwich. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Town of Kingsbury: Site plan review and area variance for redevelopment of a COM-1A parcel to construct a medical building (Tax ID# 146.-3-18.1)
• Village and Town of Greenwich: Site plan review and adoption of local land use plan (BOA Nomination/Revitalization Plan) at various addresses

The Washington County Planning Agency voted unanimously to approve two matters of essentially local concern. The first was a site plan review for the Village and Town of Greenwich's adoption of a local land use plan. The second was a site plan review for a proposed medical building at 3092 State Route 4 in Kingsbury. Both motions passed 3-0.

• Approved Greenwich local land use plan as essentially local concern (3-0)
• Approved Kingsbury medical building site plan as essentially local concern (3-0)

Public Works

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Works Committee meets to accept prior minutes and hear department reports. Items include an auction update, funding update, a supplemental contract for Church Street Bridge, DEC grants, and sewer district requests. The meeting is held in person and via teleconference.

• Church Street Bridge Marchiselli Supplemental #3
• DEC Grants update
• Request for budget amendments for sewer district office furniture
• Staffing change request to move account clerk from 35 to 40 hours
• Accept minutes from November 30, 2021

The Public Works Committee approved declaring surplus equipment, accepted two DEC grants totaling over $1 million, authorized a supplemental agreement for the Church Street Bridge project, and forwarded several budget amendments and a staffing change to other committees. No final decisions were made on the budget amendments or staffing change, as they require further committee approval.

• Declared surplus equipment including 1991 International flatbed, mower tractor, and car pool vehicles
• Accepted $527,000 Roadside Erosion Remediation grant (25% in-kind match)
• Accepted $508,000 Culvert Replacement grant (25% in-kind match)
• Authorized signing Church Street Bridge Marchiselli Supplemental #3 and forwarded budget amendment to Finance Committee
• Forwarded Shushan Bridge budget amendment to Finance Committee
• Forwarded $4,255 budget amendment for support staff office furniture to Finance Committee
• Forwarded $2,827.80 budget amendment for Executive Director office furniture to Finance Committee
• Forwarded request to increase Account Clerk hours from 35 to 40 per week to Personnel Committee

Public Safety

The committee will review various department reports and requests including updates on crime victim services and grant funding. The agenda also includes discussions regarding code enforcement software and septic renewal fees.

• District Attorney request to apply for Crime Victim Services grants
• Code Enforcement software update and Septic Renewal Fee discussion
• Appointment of Argyle EMS to the EMS Advisory Board
• Updates on State Homeland Security and Hazard Mitigation grants
• Annual update/adoption of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan for 2022

The Public Safety Committee approved several items, including a $25 septic renewal fee, a $68,285 State Homeland Security Program grant, a FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant application, and the appointment of Edward Parker to the EMS Advisory Board. The committee also approved the District Attorney's forfeiture spending plan and a Crime Victim Services grant application. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.

• Approved $25 septic renewal fee (unanimous)
• Approved $68,285 State Homeland Security Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Edward Parker to EMS Advisory Board (6-1)
• Approved District Attorney's forfeiture spending plan (opposed by Haff)
• Approved Crime Victim Services grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $28,078 Emergency Management Performance Grant carryover (unanimous)
• Approved overnight stay for coroner conference (unanimous)

Community Service Board

The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss updates on the crisis system, the 2022-23 New York State Executive Budget, a Systems of Care Grant, provider workforce issues and stabilization funding, and CON applications and approvals. The agenda also includes informational items and agency updates. The meeting is scheduled for February 1, 2022, and the next meeting is set for May 2, 2022, via Zoom.

• Crisis System Updates
• 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget
• Systems of Care Grant – Linda Wright
• Provider Workforce Issues/Stabilization Funding
• CON Applications & Approvals

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee met on February 1, 2022, and received updates on the upcoming 988 crisis line launch, the NYS Executive Budget, and a Systems of Care grant. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Received update on 988 crisis line implementation (no vote)
• Received update on 2022-23 NYS Executive Budget (no vote)
• Received presentation on Children & Families Systems of Care grant (no vote)
• Discussed provider workforce stabilization funding (no vote)
• Received CON applications and approvals update (no vote)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet on January 26, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including budget amendments for psychiatric expenses and state aid, grant carryovers, and updates on rental assistance and peer-to-peer programs. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• 2021 Budget Amendment for Court Ordered Psychiatric Expenses - $83,500
• 2022 Budget Amendment for NYS OASAS (100% State Aid) - $41,250
• Resolution Request – Grant Carryover (Public Health)
• ERAP/Funding Resolution Request (Social Services)
• OFA Advisory Council Appointments

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several resolutions, including grant carryovers for Public Health, an ERAP fund carryover, budget amendments for psychiatric expenses and OASAS jail transition services, and OFA advisory council appointments. They also approved an overnight travel request and issuing an RFP for home care agencies. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved carryover of various unspent Public Health grant funds (forwarded to Finance Committee)
• Approved carryover of $19,728 in ERAP revenue to 2022
• Approved 2021 budget amendment of $83,500 for court-ordered psychiatric expenses
• Approved 2022 budget amendment of $41,250 (100% State Aid) for jail-based transition release services
• Approved appointments to OFA Advisory Council (Tina McDougall, Val Baez, Julian Hadley)
• Approved overnight stay and attendance at OFA leadership institute April 5-7
• Approved issuing request for proposals for home care agencies for personal care services

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to accept prior minutes and hear 2021 reviews from two organizations: HVADC (Todd Erling) and LCLGRPB (Beth Gilles). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.

• 2021 Review – HVADC, Todd Erling
• 2021 Review – LCLGRPB, Beth Gilles
• Accept Minutes – November 23, 2021

The committee voted to extend the Hudson Valley AgriBusiness Development Corporation (HVADC) contract for three years and waive the Procurement Policy requirement. It also voted to support the Washington County Fair's application for federal EDA funding, with the county acting as the municipal partner. The committee heard reports from HVADC and the Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board (LCLGRPB) on their 2021 activities.

• Extended HVADC contract for three years and waived Procurement Policy (adopted)
• Approved motion to support Washington County Fair's EDA grant application as municipal partner (adopted)

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to accept prior minutes, receive a cyber security report, and discuss IT project updates and ticketing reports. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Cyber Security Report
• IT Project Updates
• Ticketing Report
• Accept minutes from December 21, 2021

The Information Technology Committee voted to recommend upgrading the county's civic plus account to include a security-enhanced module for encrypted forms, at a cost of $9,800 for implementation and first-year maintenance. The recommendation will be forwarded to the Finance Committee for consideration. The committee also accepted the minutes from the December 21, 2021 meeting and received updates on cybersecurity and IT projects.

• Accepted minutes of December 21, 2021 meeting
• Recommended upgrading civic plus account with security module ($9,800) to Finance Committee

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to receive updates from Buildings & Grounds and review the County Administrator's overnight travel policy.

• Review of County Administrator overnight travel policy
• Buildings & Grounds updates

The Government Operations Committee adopted an updated Washington County Travel Policy that removes the requirement for employees of the same gender to share hotel rooms during overnight travel. The committee also approved contract extensions for generator maintenance and HVAC/lighting services, and approved a personnel upgrade for a part-time Account Clerk.

• Adopted updated Travel Policy removing mandatory room sharing (unanimous)
• Approved $12,457 generator maintenance contract extension with Brownell Electric, waiving procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved $27,470 annual HVAC/lighting automated logic system contract with Eastern Heating & Cooling, waiving procurement policy (unanimous)
• Approved personnel upgrade of part-time Account Clerk to Senior Account Clerk (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to issue petty cash check to secure state funds for election scanners (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

This is a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors, held via teleconference and in person. The agenda is procedural, covering the distribution and consideration of resolutions, with no specific items listed.

• Meeting held at County Municipal Center, 383 Upper Broadway, Bldg. B, Fort Edward, NY
• Resolutions due by January 13, 2022; late resolutions must be typed and ready for distribution
• Public can view via YouTube channel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted a 2022 salary schedule for exempt, stipend, seasonal, and per diem employees after amending it to restore a $2,500 raise for supervisors. The amendment passed 11-5, and the final resolution passed 12-5. The board also ratified a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA (General Unit) for 2022-2025 by a 16-1 vote.

• Adopted Resolution 39, salary schedule for exempt/stipend/seasonal/per diem employees, as amended to restore $2,500 supervisor raise (12-5)
• Ratified CSEA (General Unit) agreement for 2022-2025 (16-1)
• Approved Resolution 40, one-time compensation for Kathy Jo McIntyre for 2021 service (16-1)
• Adopted Resolution 41, staffing pattern for all county departments
• Approved Resolution 44, Marchiselli transportation project for CR 61 over Batten Kill (adopted, Haff opposed)
• Approved Resolution 33, opioid crisis settlement (Allergan)
• Approved Resolution 30, coroner physician contract with Hudson Headwaters Health Network
• Approved Resolution 31, youth services agreement with Warren County for 2022-2024

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from December 15, 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 December 15, 2021
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Washington County Audit Committee approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $5,107,165.90 across 851 vouchers, including a special audit from December 28, 2021. The committee also approved payment of $3,549.45 in stale vouchers for prior-year legal expenses. COVID-related payments in the regular audit totaled $9,086.48, and a payment to Glens Falls Hospital for Sheriff's Department employee COVID tests was noted for information.

• Approved minutes of December 15, 2021 meeting
• Approved payment of $3,549.45 in stale vouchers
• Approved payment of all bills as audited, totaling $5,107,165.90

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss 2022 staffing requests and staffing pattern changes. The agenda includes accepting minutes from a prior meeting and general discussion of staffing needs. This is a routine administrative meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discuss 2022 Staffing
• Accept Minutes – December 21, 2021

The Personnel Committee approved the 2022 staffing pattern, which includes changes made in the budget for titles and new positions, and authorized filling those positions. The committee also approved backfilling an Aging Services Aide position in the Office for the Aging at $12.14 per hour due to an employee's passing. Both motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved 2022 staffing pattern and authorization to fill positions (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Skellie)
• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aide at $12.14/hour (motion by O'Brien, seconded by Campbell)

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington Counties Community Services Boards will hold their 2022 organizational meetings and a joint regular meeting. They will approve minutes from December, hear presentations on children and families systems of care and 988 implementation in New York State, and discuss a lease agreement for the Office of Community Services. Informational items include an RFP for a veterans support program and 2022 code of ethics forms.

• Presentation on Children and Families Systems of Care by Linda Wright
• Presentation on 988 implementation in NY State by Rob York
• Office of Community Services lease agreement as new business
• ADK Peer-to-Peer Veteran's support program RFP
• 2022 CSB member Code of Ethics forms

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to consider several budget amendments, including grant carryovers for the Historian, County Clerk, OFA, and DSS, as well as resolutions for bridge work and a coroner's physician contract. They will also discuss union negotiations and a salary local law. The meeting is open to the public via teleconference and in person.

• Budget amendment: Historian – Sandy Hill Foundation Grant Carryover - $51,823
• Budget amendment: County Clerk – LGRMIF Grant Carryover - $39,528
• Budget amendment: OFA Carryover Funds – Unmet Needs $85,000 & Fed. Stimulus Funds - $23,870
• Budget amendment: DSS – Carryover Federal CARES Emergency Solutions Funds - $232,073
• Resolutions for Church St. Bridge and Shushan Bridge (Marchiselli)

The Finance Committee approved purchasing 18 Ford Escape S AWD vehicles from Vance Country Ford at $25,036.04 each, funded partly by an OFA grant and budget transfers. It also approved a $1.25 million deductible for excess workers' compensation insurance, adopted the 2022 non-union and exempt salary schedules, and authorized several budget amendments and contracts.

• Approved purchase of 18 Ford Escape S AWD vehicles from Vance Country Ford (low bid $25,036.04 each)
• Approved $1.25M deductible for 2022 excess workers' compensation insurance (option C)
• Adopted 2022 non-union grade schedule (Haff opposed)
• Adopted 2022 exempt salary schedule with $5,000 flat adjustment (10-1, Haff opposed)
• Defeated amendment to reduce exempt salary flat adjustment to $4,000 (4-7)
• Authorized Chairman to sign 3-year youth services agreement with Warren County (amended to 2024)
• Approved $232,073 carryover of unspent federal CARES Emergency Solutions grant funds for DSS
• Approved $10,800 carryover for Board of Elections to purchase two scanners

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 presentations from Project COAST and Open Door Mission, follow up on prior discussions with long-term care providers, and review informational items including veteran services, crisis system planning, and funding updates. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation: Project COAST by Kelly Lane
• Presentation: Open Door Mission by Kim Cook
• Follow-up on prior discussion with Long Term Care providers
• Informational items: ADK Peer-to-Peer Veteran Services Program, Crisis System/988 planning, Federal Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds, Opioid Settlement funds

The joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee meeting on January 7, 2022, was informational only; no formal decisions or votes were taken. Presentations covered Project COAST's 24/7 hotline and Open Door Mission's expanded services, and staff reported on upcoming initiatives including a 988 crisis line, ARP fund proposals, and opioid settlement planning.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; meeting was informational

Community Service Board

The Children and Families Subcommittee met via Zoom and received presentations on the Y-ReConnect and Systems of Care programs. Members discussed aligning these programs with the Local Government Plan and identified shared programs, training needs, and gaps in services. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Reviewed Y-ReConnect and Systems of Care program overviews
• Identified shared programs between Warren and Washington counties
• Identified training needs including trauma-informed and vicarious trauma training
• Identified gaps and barriers including staffing, transportation, housing, and childcare
• Agreed to share breakout group information with COP and SOC groups
• Scheduled next meeting for May 11, 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold an organization meeting on January 3, 2022. The meeting is scheduled to elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman.

• Election of a Chairman
• Election of a Vice Chairman

The Board of Supervisors held its annual organization meeting, electing Samuel J. Hall as Chairman and Robert Henke as Vice Chairman for 2022. All 14 resolutions were adopted, including reappointments of the Clerk, County Attorney, County Administrator, and Public Defender, as well as the adoption of a weighted voting plan based on the 2020 Census. The meeting was procedural and administrative in nature.

• Elected Samuel J. Hall as Chairman for 2022 (voice vote)
• Elected Robert Henke as Vice Chairman for 2022 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 1 fixing bond of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Reappointed Clerk of the Board (Resolution 2)
• Reappointed County Attorney (Resolution 3)
• Reappointed County Administrator (Resolution 4)
• Reappointed Public Defender (Resolution 5)
• Adopted weighted voting plan per 2020 Census (Resolution 13, 16-0, 4,094 ayes)