Washington County public meetings in 2023

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet to discuss purchasing considerations and the sale of a Board of Elections router.

• Purchasing consideration
• Sale of Router (BOE)

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet on December 19, 2023, following the IT committee meeting. The agenda includes approval of November 21, 2023 minutes and a report from Buildings & Grounds on project updates. No other substantive items are listed.

• Accept minutes from November 21, 2023
• Buildings & Grounds – Project Updates

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is reviewing five General Municipal Law 239 referrals. These include proposed townwide policies and specific land-use requests from local municipalities.

• Town of Easton: Proposed Commercial Renewable Energy Project Moratorium
• Town of Kingsbury: Updated Comprehensive Plan
• Town of Fort Edward: Area Variance requests for Somers Solar, LLC at 149, 152 & 174 Hunter Road
• Town of Fort Ann: Site Plan Approval for Crown Castle wireless facility at 10915 NYS Route 149
• Village of Greenwich: Special Use Permit to convert 5 Eddy St. from single-family to 2-unit residence

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to handle routine business: approving prior minutes, setting a per diem rate for Soil & Water Conservation District board members, approving a revised CAD No. 8 plan, making Ag & Farmland Protection Board appointments, and reviewing 2023 funding awards. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Set per diem rate for SWCD board members
• Approve revised CAD No. 8 plan
• Ag & Farmland Protection Board appointments
• 2023 funding awards
• Accept minutes from November 21, 2023

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of continuation of the Washington County Board of Supervisors' annual meeting, scheduled for Dec. 15, 2023, at 10 a.m. The agenda is procedural, detailing deadlines for submitting resolutions and providing a YouTube link for public viewing. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Continuation of annual meeting on Dec. 15, 2023
• Resolution submission deadline: Dec. 7, 2023
• Late resolutions due by Dec. 14, 2023
• Meeting viewable via YouTube channel

Audit

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

• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from November 15, 2023 meeting
• Meeting scheduled for December 13, 2023 at 9:00 AM in Room B214, County Office Building B, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a 120-day moratorium on new sewer connections for properties outside Washington County Sewer District No. 2. The board is also discussing a fee structure dispute over connection fees, a sewer system study for the Village of Argyle, and updates on the Irving Tissue project and WWTP capital construction.

• Public hearing and adoption of a 120-day moratorium on out-of-district sewer connections
• Discussion of Village of Argyle Sewer System Study
• Update on Irving Tissue project
• WWTP Capital Construction Update
• Local Law amendment recommendation to County Board of Supervisors regarding connection fee structure

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss routine financial matters, including approval of minutes, department reports, and several budget amendments. The committee will also review the 2024 tax levy for towns and consider a contract for assessment services. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Budget amendment: Sewer District No. 2 network upgrade - $50,000
• Budget amendment: Public Health EI Administration Grant - $38,779
• Budget amendment: Mental Health 100% State Aid - $6,537
• Review of 2024 taxes for towns of Washington County
• Contract for assessment services for Fort Ann (FYI)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee is reviewing several staff vacancies due to resignations and promotions. The committee will also consider adopting the 2024 Staffing Pattern and specific title reclassifications.

• Informational review of Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Supervisor resignation
• Staffing updates for County Attorney, Sewer District, and Social Services positions
• Adoption of 2024 Staffing Pattern and filling positions in the 2024 Budget
• Reclassification of Administrative Assistant to Commissioner of DSS to Staff Development Assistant
• Requests to purchase budgeted items for CLIP and recruitment using the County logo

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet on December 7, 2023, to conduct a follow-up interview for the Real Property Tax Services Director position. The meeting also includes space for other business.

• Follow-up interview for Real Property Tax Services Director position

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests. Items include an overview of the CarePortal program, permission for an overnight stay, a new agreement for ADRC/OFA, updates on Public Health programs and preschool budget projections, a request to hold Winterfest, and LEAP contracts for transportation, food pantry, and Head Start. The meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2023, at 10:00 am in Fort Edward, NY.

• Overview of CarePortal program by Dept of Social Services
• Request permission for overnight stay (Dept of Social Services)
• Permission to enter into new agreement (MOU) for ADRC/OFA
• Update on 2024 Preschool Budget Projections (Public Health)
• Request permission to hold Winterfest on February 3, 2024 (Youth Bureau)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet on November 28, 2023, for a follow-up discussion regarding the Real Property Director position. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Fort Edward following the Public Safety Committee meeting.

• Follow-up discussion on Real Property Director position

Public Works

The Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. Key discussions include potential changes to sewer district laws and a temporary moratorium on out-of-district sewer connections.

• Local Law 9 of 2013 Amendment
• Out of District Sewer Connection Application Temporary Moratorium
• 2019 FE1A NBRC Grant Funds De-obligation
• Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) RFP Award Recommendation
• Carpool Update

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss several operational items, including contract renewals for coroner services, jail cost discussions, EMS advisory board appointments, and a code enforcement staffing update. The meeting is scheduled for November 28, 2023, at 11:00 am.

• Coroner contract renewals for physician, morgue, and toxicology/lab services
• Jail cost discussion
• EMS advisory board appointments
• Code enforcement staffing update and fee schedule revision
• Public Defender ILS grants/revenue and re-appointment

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review two General Municipal Law 239 referrals. The body will consider site plans for a new medical building in the Town of Salem and a demolition project in the Village of Fort Edward.

• Town of Salem: Site plan for a 14,200 square foot 1-story Medical Office Building at 1830 County Route 64 (Hudson Headwaters Health Network)
• Village of Fort Edward: Site plan to demolish Cumberland Farms at 1 Eddy Street (Irving Tissue)

Government Operations

This meeting has no agenda available, so no business items are listed for discussion or decision.

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss proposed changes to local laws governing connection fees. The agenda includes roll call, new business, public comment, and adjournment.

• Discuss changes to the District’s local laws for connection fees

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

This meeting of the Washington County Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development committee has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet on November 20, 2023, to hold interviews. The scheduled interviews are for the Director of Real Property Tax Services and the County Attorney.

• Interviews for Director of Real Property Tax Services
• Interviews for County Attorney

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual meeting, including a public hearing on the 2024 tentative county budget. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM on November 17, 2023, with the budget hearing at 10:05 AM. The board will also receive completed town budgets from supervisors.

• Public hearing on 2024 tentative county budget
• Annual meeting of the Board of Supervisors
• Town budgets due from supervisors

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 18, 2023, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and contains no specific dollar amounts or individual bill details.

• Approve minutes from October 18, 2023 meeting
• Audit monthly bills with motion to pay all bills as audited

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will vote on a capital improvement plan RFP award and receive updates on the Quarry Road complex, a grant, and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Capital Improvement Plan RFP Award Recommendation
• Quarry Rd Complex Update
• 2019 FE1A NBRC Grant update
• Drifting Ridge Lateral Replacement Update
• WWTP Capital Construction Update

Personnel

The committee will review several backfill requests following resignations, retirements, and promotions across various departments. Members will also discuss the processes for filling the County Attorney and Director of Real Property Tax Services positions.

• Staffing changes in OFA, Buildings & Grounds, DPW, Probation, Public Health, and Social Services
• Proposed staffing pattern change to replace Highway Worker I with Highway Worker II in DPW
• Proposed addition of one Sergeant (Opioid) for the Sheriff's Office
• Discussion on process to fill County Attorney position
• Discussion on process to fill Director of Real Property Tax Services position

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet on November 9, 2023, to discuss and potentially adopt the 2024 tentative budget, along with several budget amendments and other financial matters. The agenda includes approval of minutes, department reports, and designations for the official newspaper for 2024. This is a regular meeting with both routine and significant items.

• Budget amendment: Public Safety SICG - $773,600
• Budget amendment: District Attorney Discovery Grant - $202,429
• Budget amendment: DPW Joint Replacement on 2 Bridges - $61,000
• Budget amendment: Sheriff/Probation Bulletproof Vests - $35,072
• Adopt 2024 Budget and 2024 Grade & Exempt Salary Schedules & Salary Local Law

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review two General Municipal Law 239 referrals. The body will consider a community vision strategy for the Town of Hebron and a zoning law amendment for the Town of Kingsbury.

• Town of Hebron: Adoption of a Community Vision & Strategy Town-Wide
• Town of Kingsbury: Amendment to Zoning Law Chapter 280-25 regarding Permitted Uses for Park Industrial/Commercial District (PIC-75) Town-Wide

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will consider two requests from the Sheriff's Office: acceptance of a 2023 Bulletproof Vest Partnership award through the BJA Patrick Leahy program, and approval of a 2023 pharmacy bid. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• BJA Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership 2023 Award
• 2023 Pharmacy Bid

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and act on several department items, including declaring surplus equipment for auction, a staffing change, a brine sprayer purchase, and a Bridge NY project. The Sewer District will also present updates on the Irving Tissue project, an RFQ award recommendation, a capital improvement plan RFP, staffing, and a surplus vehicle auction. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Auction list – declare surplus equipment
• Staffing – replace HWY 1 with HWY 2
• Brine sprayer purchase
• Bridge NY project
• Sewer District: Irving Tissue project update, RFQ HF-1A award recommendation, capital improvement plan RFP update, staffing update, auction vehicle – declare surplus

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet to accept minutes, receive department reports, and discuss various grants and program updates. Key items include recognizing grants for youth and child passenger safety, reviewing an insurance audit, and considering recommendations for opioid settlement funds.

• Recognize Y-ReConnects grant from Cornell University - $8,500
• Recognize Child Passenger Safety Grant - $13,200
• Opioid Settlement Fund Recommendations from County Administration
• Budget Amendment Request from Youth Bureau
• Limited-Service Laboratory Operating Certificate Renewal Fee

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to receive a presentation of the 2024 tentative budget. The agenda includes only the budget presentation, other business, and adjournment, with no other substantive items listed.

• Presentation of 2024 Tentative Budget

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss tourism updates and the solar permitting process. The committee will also receive updates on the Fort Ann to Whitehall Trail and grant submissions for the USDA and EDA.

• Solar Permitting process overview
• Fort Ann to Whitehall Trail update
• USDA and EDA grant submission discussion
• Tourism updates

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to discuss IT matters, including a cyber security report, a projects report, a ticketing report, and a purchase request. The agenda also includes accepting the minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting. This is a routine committee meeting with no public hearings or major policy decisions listed.

• Cyber Security Report
• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Purchase Request

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet on October 24, 2023, to discuss several department requests. Items include an update on the Fort Ann/DPW Barn, sonar usage and gate location at Lake Lauderdale, a proposal to purchase additional Hart voting machines, printers, and BMDs for the Board of Elections, and an amendment to the Fixed Asset Policy to add DSS to the depreciation schedule. The committee will also consider approving the minutes from the September 19, 2023 meeting.

• Purchase of additional Hart voting machines, printers & BMDs for Board of Elections
• Amend Fixed Asset Policy to add DSS to depreciation schedule
• Update on Fort Ann/DPW Barn
• Lake Lauderdale sonar usage and gate location discussion

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of a regular meeting for the Washington County Board of Supervisors. The agenda text provided contains only procedural notice and does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 13, 2023, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from September 13, 2023 meeting
• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other business and adjournment

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services & Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting in person with a Zoom option. They will hear from CDTA about a potential merger and local transportation needs, plus updates from local recovery and mental health organizations. Informational items include funding opportunities, Warren County ARPA behavioral health projects, and an opioid settlement funds survey.

• Discussion of GGFT and CDTA merger and local transportation needs with Jonathan Scherzer, CDTA Director of Business Development
• Presentation by Ben Deeb of Healing Springs Recovery and Community Outreach Center
• Update from Maria Kavouras of People USA Peer-led Forensic Diversion Team
• General updates from Darlene Haffner, GFPD Social Worker
• Informational items: OMH/OASAS funding opportunities, Warren County ARPA Behavioral Health Projects, Opioid Settlement Funds Survey

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will review staff vacancies and proposed grade changes for the Sewer District and Sheriff's Office. The Finance Committee will consider several budget amendments, including funding for a DPW paint truck and Sheriff's PBA.

• Budget amendment for DPW paint truck: $95,750
• Budget amendment for Buildings & Grounds office equipment: $22,000
• Budget amendment for Sewer District DEC NPS Planning Grant: $30,000
• Budget amendment for Sheriff's PBA: $300,000
• Proposed pay rate of $27.63 per hour for Fort Edward SPO

Finance

The Washington County Personnel and Finance Committees are meeting jointly to discuss staffing requests for 2024 and individually to review personnel changes, budget amendments, and other financial matters. The Finance Committee will also set a date for the annual meeting and public hearing on the 2024 tentative budget.

• Budget amendments: Buildings & Grounds office equipment $22,000; Sewer District DEC NPS Planning Grant $30,000; DPW paint truck $95,750; Sheriff seat belt grant $9,752; Sheriff's PBA $300,000
• Personnel: Increase Supervisor of Pumping Station & Sewers from Grade 19 to Grade 22; add 1 Pumping Station & Sewer Maint. Worker I, remove 1 Worker II; add 1 SPO (Fort Edward) at $27.63/hour
• Staffing backfill requests due to resignations, retirement, and transfer in Aging, Code Enforcement, DPW, WIC, and Social Services
• Discuss handbook sections on reinstatement and anniversary date
• Fort Ann sales tax allocation request and utility contracts discussion

Community Service Board

The subcommittee will hear introductions, review crisis services from local providers, and discuss building community partnerships to prevent mental health and substance use disorders. No binding decisions are expected.

• Introduction of Tracy Terry as C-SPOA Coordinator
• Presentation on Trauma Informed Network by Josh Higgins
• Review of crisis services from Glens Falls Hospital, Mobile Crisis Team, North Star, Healy House, Home Based Crisis Intervention, and Wait House
• Discussion of four focus areas: prevention, access to services, adverse childhood experiences, and supportive environments

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss new business including the Old Fort Area sewer replacement, a new hire for a laborer and WWTPO trainee, a staffing change at Pump Station and SMW II, an RFQ discussion for HF1A, a vehicle auction, and a budget amendment for a Capital Improvement Plan RFP. They will also receive updates on the Irving Tissue, WWTP capital construction, and SD#1 rehab projects. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Old Fort Area Sewer Replacement
• Laborer and WWTPO Trainee New Hire
• Pump Station & SMW II Staffing Change
• HF1A RFQ Discussion & Recommendation
• Capital Improvement Plan RFP - Budget Amendment

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance and Public Safety Committees will hold a joint meeting to review 2024 department budget requests, including for Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, Code Enforcement, Probation, Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, ILS Funding for Public Safety/EMS/Fire, District Attorney/Grand Jury, and Sheriff/Jail. They will also consider an EMS Advisory Board appointment for Regina Ladd of Fort Ann. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on September 28, 2023.

• 2024 budget requests for Medical Examiners, Weights & Measures, Code Enforcement, Probation, Assigned Counsel, Public Defender, District Attorney, Sheriff/Jail
• ILS Funding for Public Safety/EMS/Fire
• EMS Advisory Board appointment – Regina Ladd, Fort Ann
• Accept minutes from August 31, 2023

Personnel

The Finance and Personnel Committees will meet on September 27, 2023, to review the 2024 Personnel Department Budget Request. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM at the County Office Building in Fort Edward.

• Consideration of 2024 Personnel Department Budget Request

Health & Human Services

The Joint Finance and Health & Human Services Committee will meet to consider 2024 budget requests from several departments, including Mental Health, Veterans, Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing, Public Health, and DSS/OFA. The agenda also includes a specific item on a Medicare Re-Enrollment Fee under Public Health. The meeting is scheduled to follow the Joint Finance & Personnel meeting on September 27, 2023.

• 2024 budget requests for Mental Health, Veterans, Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing, Public Health, and DSS/OFA
• Medicare Re-Enrollment Fee discussion under Public Health
• Acceptance of minutes from August 30, 2023

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet to discuss department reports and requests, including social services programs, a new agreement for the ADRC/OFA, public health updates, and a youth bureau event. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on November 29, 2023.

• Overview of CarePortal (Dept of Social Services)
• Permission to enter into a new MOU (ADRC/OFA)
• Update on 2024 Preschool Budget Projections (Public Health)
• Request to hold Winterfest on February 3, 2024 (Youth Bureau)
• LEAP contracts for transportation, food pantry, Head Start

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on September 26, 2023, to review two referrals under General Municipal Law 239. They will consider the Town and Village of Greenwich's adoption of a comprehensive plan and a request for an area variance in the Village of Fort Edward. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Town of Greenwich: adoption of comprehensive plan for Town and Village
• Village of Fort Edward: area variance request for supplemental zoning for animals (500') at NYS 197 & Argyle Street, Tax ID #111.-1-16.10

Public Works

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Finance and Public Works committees will meet jointly to review 2024 budget requests from the Sewer District and the Department of Public Works. Items include an escrow for Irving Tissue, a salary/grade adjustment for pump station supervisors, an intermunicipal agreement amendment for WCSD#1, recognition of $30,000 in DEC NPS Planning funds, and a budget amendment to purchase a paint truck. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Sewer District: Irving Tissue Escrow
• Salary/Grade Adjustment for Supervisor Pump Stations/Sewer
• WCSD#1 Intermunicipal Agreement Amendment
• Recognize $30,000 from DEC NPS Planning
• Budget Amendment for Purchase of Paint Truck

Information Technology

The Information Technology and Finance Committees will meet jointly to discuss an overnight travel request and review the 2024 budget request.

• Review of 2024 budget request for Information Technology
• Request for overnight travel on September 19, 2023

Government Operations

The Finance and Government Operations Committees are meeting to consider 2024 budget requests for several county departments. The agenda includes reviewing requests from the Legislative Board, County Administration, County Attorney, Real Property, County Clerk/Historian, Treasurer, Board of Elections, and Buildings & Grounds/Parks.

• 2024 Departmental Budget Requests
• Procurement policy waiver request for electric sign installation
• Buildings & Grounds/Parks budget amendment .4 to .2

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development and Finance Committees will meet jointly to consider 2024 budget requests from Soil & Water, Cooperative Extension, and Planning/Tourism/Economic Development. The meeting will also include acceptance of minutes from August 30, 2023, and other business. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Consider 2024 budget requests for Soil & Water
• Consider 2024 budget requests for Cooperative Extension
• Consider 2024 budget requests for Planning/Tourism/Economic Dev.
• Accept minutes from August 30, 2023

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on September 15, 2023, 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.

• Meeting date and time: September 15, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY
• Resolutions deadline for board members: September 8, 2023
• Public viewing available via YouTube channel

Community Service Board

The joint Community Services Boards meeting will consider 2024 agency budgets and contracts, including a budget amendment for Warren County's CFP program. Agency presentations will highlight 2024 program budgets from six organizations. Updates on opioid settlement funds and Warren County ARPA funds are also on the agenda.

• 2024 agency budgets/contracts (Warren only)
• CFP 2023 budget and contract amendment (Washington County only)
• Agency presentations: Community, Work and Independence; Behavioral Health Services North; ASCEND Mental Wellness; Council for Prevention; People USA; Liberty House Foundation
• Warren County ARPA funds update
• Opioid settlement funds – Priority Areas Survey

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve the county's monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting the minutes from the August 16, 2023 meeting, auditing monthly bills with a motion to pay them, and other business. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on financial oversight.

• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from August 16, 2023 meeting

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will consider a request for qualifications/proposals for the HF-1A (North Hudson Falls) and Capital Improvement Plan, along with a preferred name and pronoun policy, debt service vs. operations and maintenance for Sewer District #1, a contract amendment with Wright-Pierce, the 2024 budget request, and an unpaid 2021 Queensbury OOD. Old business includes updates on Irving Tissue, the wastewater treatment plant capital construction, and a property for lease or purchase.

• RFQ/RFP for HF-1A (North Hudson Falls) and CIP
• Preferred Name and Pronoun Policy
• SD#1 Debt Service vs. O&M
• Wright-Pierce Amendment SD#1
• 2024 Budget Request

The Board approved a $4,000 amendment for Wright-Pierce engineering regarding the SD#1 consolidation project. Members also agreed to set up an escrow account for Irving Tissue to cover inspection costs and decided to put a property in SD#1 out for bid.

• Approved $4,000 amendment for Wright-Pierce engineering (unanimous)
• Decided to establish an escrow account for Irving Tissue to pay engineering costs
• Decided to put SD#1 property for sale out to bid at assessed value
• Accepted minutes from 08/08/23 (unanimous)

Community College

The Washington County Community College and Finance Committees will hold a joint meeting with the Warren County Board of Supervisors. The agenda includes a college update from President Duffy and discussions regarding 2024–2025 capital project requests and the Facilities Master Plan.

• College Update by President Duffy
• 2024–2025 Capital Project Request discussion
• Facilities Master Plan Project discussion
• Disposal of Surplus Property – Crockwell Pond

The committee approved a 2024-2025 capital project request for campus safety and security. Members discussed a 10-year facilities master plan and the potential disposal of the Crockwell Pond property.

• Approved 2024-2025 Capital Project request for Campus Safety and Security ($500,000 total cost; $250,000 local share from chargebacks)

Personnel

The committee will review several staff backfill requests involving resignations, terminations, and promotions across various departments. Members will also consider a proposal to adjust the Correction Administrator salary.

• Proposed salary increase for Correction Administrator from $75,833 to $83,933
• Staffing updates for OFA, Buildings & Grounds, County Attorney, DPW, DSS, and Sheriff departments
• District Attorney request regarding employee vacation time reinstatement
• Discussion of Employee Handbook Section 3.006 reinstatement

The committee approved increasing the base salary for the Correction Administrator position to $83,933. Members also approved several straight backfill requests across multiple departments. A proposal to change the employee handbook regarding reinstatement of benefits was deferred to a future meeting.

• Approved increasing Correction Administrator base salary from $75,833 to $83,933
• Approved cascading backfills for Correction Administrator, Assistant Correction Administrator, Senior Correction Officer, and Correction Officer
• Approved backfills for Office for the Aging (2), Buildings and Grounds (2), County Attorney (1), DPW (2), and DSS (1)
• Accepted minutes from August 10, 2023 meeting
• Tabled decision on District Attorney's request to reinstate employee vacation time

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, review department reports, and act on several budget amendments totaling over $1.3 million, including funds for mental health services, Code Blue, and grants. They will also consider correcting a tax bill, writing off interest and penalties, and adjusting the Corrections Administrator's salary schedule.

• Resolution to correct tax bill 231.20-2-19 (Town of Jackson)
• Resolution to write off interest and penalties on NYS parcel
• Budget amendments: Veterans Peer to Peer ($96,200), School Based Mental Health ($17,312), Systems of Care ($22,378), DSS Code Blue ($928,022), ARPA LATCF ($50,000), Septic Replacement Grant ($173,239), Board of Elections grants ($20,158, $15,889, $57,106)
• Adjust exempt salary schedule for Corrections Administrator (pending Personnel Committee approval)
• OFA contract for Managed Long Term Care Agency – Home Delivered Meals

The committee approved several budget amendments for mental health, planning, and elections, including a significant grant for Code Blue. Other actions included correcting a tax bill for a resident and authorizing a contract for home delivered meals.

• Approved $928,022 in NYS funding for DSS Code Blue
• Approved $96,200, $17,312, and $22,378 in Mental Health budget amendments
• Approved $50,000 ARPA LATCF funding for an electric sign and business assistance
• Approved carryover grants for Planning ($176,590 and $372,384) and Board of Elections ($15,890, $20,158, and $57,106)
• Approved carryover of $21,359 in MS4 grant funds for County Road Fund
• Approved increasing Corrections Administrator base salary to $83,933
• Approved procurement waiver for home delivered meals contract
• Authorized Chairman to sign documents for $1M USDA grant

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss workforce updates, the 2023-2024 NYS Enacted Budget, Certificate of Need (CON) requests and approvals, the 2024 meeting calendar, agency presentations, agency updates, and informational items. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Workforce updates
• 2023-2024 NYS Enacted Budget discussion
• CON requests and approvals
• 2024 meeting calendar and agency presentations

Government Operations

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Government Operations Committee will meet on August 31, 2023, to discuss several administrative items. These include a proposed extension of an auction contract for real property, a revised discrimination and harassment policy, a contract renewal with Humana, and a grant for the State & Municipal Facilities Program. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

• Auction contract extension for Real Property
• Revised Discrimination & Harassment Policy
• Humana contract renewal
• State & Municipal Facilities Program Grant (System for Award Management)

The committee approved a one-year extension for the Auctions International contract and the 2024 Humana retiree contract renewal. Members also authorized diverting a SAM grant application from a meals on wheels building to the Fort Ann highway barn. A proposed update to the Discrimination & Harassment Policy was tabled for further review.

• Approved one-year extension to Auctions International contract to December 31, 2025
• Approved 2024 Humana contract renewal for retirees
• Approved revision to SAM grant application to fund Fort Ann highway barn
• Approved $500 for Safety Days food and refreshments
• Approved carryover of 2022 postage grant ($15,889), 2023 postage grant ($20,158), and Tier grant ($57,105.86) to Finance Committee
• Tabled revised Discrimination & Harassment Policy for further review

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet on August 31, 2023, to consider a probation department update regarding the county fair and a district attorney employee vacation adjustment. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Probation department update on Washington County Fair
• District Attorney employee vacation adjustment

The committee approved overnight travel for one staff member to attend a safety association meeting in Oswego. A request to adjust vacation time for a District Attorney employee was discussed but the motion to move it to the Personnel Committee was defeated.

• Approved minutes of the August 1, 2023 meeting
• Defeated motion to move District Attorney employee vacation adjustment request to Personnel Committee
• Approved overnight travel for one member to attend Empire State Safety Association meeting in Oswego

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss routine department reports and requests, including an auction list, a budget amendment for MS4 grant carryover, and highway line striping. The Sewer District will also provide updates on a capital improvement plan RFP, Irving Tissue line relocation, and construction progress. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Auction List
• Budget Amendment Request - MS4 Grant Carry Over
• Highway Line Striping
• RFP for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) (ESD Grant)
• Irving Tissue Temporary Line Relocation Update

The committee decided to seek bids for a used road striping truck after the previous contractor declined to extend their agreement. Other actions included declaring specific vehicles surplus for auction and carrying over grant funds.

• Approved motion to go out to bid for a used paint truck
• Approved motion to declare 2012 Dodge Caravan and 2013 Ford E-450 bus as surplus for auction
• Approved carrying over $22,574 MS4 Grant to the 2023 budget
• Accepted minutes of the August 1, 2023 meeting

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet on August 30, 2023, to discuss routine IT matters. Agenda items include a cyber security report, a ticketing report, and a project status report. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report
• Ticketing Report
• Project Status Report

The committee accepted the minutes from the July 25, 2023 meeting. The IT CIO provided reports on cybersecurity, ticketing, and project statuses, including UPS replacements at the Law Enforcement Center and rewiring of Building C. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of the July 25, 2023 meeting

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to discuss department reports and requests, including public health items, mental health revenue recognition, and youth bureau updates. The agenda includes several informational items and requests for approval, such as travel requests and a shared services agreement.

• Overnight Stay Request – NYSACHO Public Health Leaders Summit
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Shared Services Agreement
• Request to Recognize Revenue (Community Service Board/Mental Health)
• Travel Request – Association of NYS Youth Bureaus Annual Youth Bureau Conference
• Workforce Development Board Appointments

The committee approved a shared services agreement for chronic disease management and authorized a home-delivered meals contract with Prime Health. Members also approved travel requests for department directors and reappointed two members to the Workforce Development Board.

• Approved shared services agreement with North Country Healthy Heart Network
• Approved two-night overnight stay for Public Health Director to attend NYSACHO Summit
• Forwarded authorization to Finance Committee for Prime Health home delivered meals contract
• Approved travel and one overnight stay for Youth Bureau employees to attend conference in Syracuse
• Reappointed Laura Oswald and Mary Ann Spiezio to Workforce Development Board for three-year terms
• Forwarded request to Finance Committee to recognize $96,200 in state aid for Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran’s Peer-to-Peer program
• Amended Resolution No. 167 to recognize increased school-based mental health funding ($77,904)
• Forwarded budget amendment to Finance Committee to recognize $928,022 in Code Blue funding for DSS

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items including recognizing ARPA funding, an EDA Recompete Grant, contract changes with LaBella, and a lead agency notice for the Bald Mountain Solar project. The meeting also includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting and other business.

• Recognize ARPA Funding
• EDA Recompete Grant
• LaBella Contract Changes
• Lead Agency Notice – Bald Mountain Solar
• Accept Minutes – July 25, 2023

The committee approved applying for an EDA Recompete grant to improve workforce outreach and authorized a revised contract with LaBella for a two-mile trail project. The board also recognized ARPA funding and agreed that the Town of Greenwich may serve as the lead agency for Bald Mountain Solar.

• Recognized $50,000 in ARPA funding for the 2023 budget
• Approved County as applicant for EDA Recompete grant with LEAP as administrator
• Authorized Chairman to sign LaBella contract and granted Procurement Policy waiver
• Forwarded budget amendment to Finance Committee to recognize unspent trail grant revenue
• Approved Town of Greenwich as Lead Agency for Bald Mountain Solar
• Forwarded budget amendment to Finance Committee to carryover unspent septic grant funding

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review five General Municipal Law 239 referrals from the Town and Village of Fort Edward. These include a 5MW solar array site plan, two commercial site plans (a taco truck and a used items store), and two area variance requests (one for 450' relief and one for 300' relief for animals). The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on YouTube.

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed several site plan and variance applications. The agency designated five projects as matters of essentially local concern, while one project was deferred pending more information.

• Found 142 Blodgett Road project (Fort Edward Community Solar, LLC) to be a matter of essentially local concern with comment (2-0)
• Found 70 Broadway project (The Twisted Taco Truck) to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found 192 Broadway, Liberty Street & NYS Route 4 project (Tom Reifenheizer) to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found NYS Route 197 - Lot 2B project (Cinnamond) to be a matter of essentially local concern with comments (2-0)
• Issued no determination for NYS Route 197 & Argyle Street project (Roland), requesting more information and resubmission
• Found 4196 NYS Route 4 project (Ashley Thisell; Bennett Design & Excavation, LLC) to be a matter of essentially local concern with comment (2-0)

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice of a regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors on August 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Fort Edward, NY. The agenda is procedural, covering meeting logistics and resolution submission deadlines, with no specific items listed.

• Regular meeting scheduled for August 18, 2023, 10 a.m. at Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward
• Resolution submission deadline: August 10, 2023; late resolutions due August 17, 2023
• Meeting available via YouTube livestream

The Board of Supervisors approved the extension of Sewer District No. 1 following a public hearing. They also authorized several budget amendments, staffing changes, and incentive funding agreements for sewer rehabilitation.

• Approved extension of Washington County Sewer District No. 1 (Res 245)
• Approved agreement with Empire State Development for Sewer District No. 1 funding (Res 228)
• Approved application for Empire State Development funding for Sewer District No. 2 in Hudson Falls (Res 236)
• Declared Dominion Voting Machines surplus and offered them to county school districts (Res 243)
• Approved Tri-County Workforce Development Board Budget for PY23 (Res 230)
• Approved budget amendments for Mental Health, Public Health, and Sheriff's Project Lifesaver (Res 237, 238, 240, 244)
• Created new titles for Aging Services Specialist and Secretary to Probation Director (Res 241, 242)
• Accepted August Audit Report

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 19, 2023, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2023, at 9:00 AM in Fort Edward. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approve minutes from July 19, 2023
• Motion to pay all bills as audited

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills and specific stale vouchers. The total amount presented for approval, including special audits and preliminary totals, was $7,002,300.47.

• Accepted minutes from July 19, 2023 meeting
• Approved $5,056.00 in stale vouchers for Adirondack Enrichment ($4,956.00) and Glens Falls Hospital ($100.00)
• Approved payment of all audited bills totaling $5,122,350.14 across multiple funds

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will discuss several staff backfill requests due to resignations, retirements, and promotions. The committee will also consider proposed changes to job titles, grades, and the county holiday handbook.

• Staffing backfills for DSS Caseworker, Social Services Examiner, and Deputy Fire Coordinator
• Proposed new title: Aging Services Specialist (Grade 12) in DSS/OFA
• Proposed new title: Secretary to Probation Director (Grade 13) in Probation
• Addition of a part-time Special Patrol Officer position for the Sheriff's Office
• Proposed change to Handbook 7.001 regarding holidays

The committee approved several staffing pattern changes, including the creation of new positions for the Sheriff's Office and Probation. It also updated the employee handbook to recognize Juneteenth as a paid holiday.

• Approved adding Juneteenth (June 19th) as a paid legal holiday
• Approved new part-time Special Patrol Officer position for the Sheriff
• Approved new Secretary to Probation Director (Grade 12) position
• Approved new Aging Services Specialist (Grade 12) title and removed Senior Typist
• Approved backfilling DSS Typist with Clerk
• Approved backfilling IT Senior Project Engineer with Project Engineer
• Approved backfilling Youth Bureau Senior Program Specialist with Program Specialist
• Approved backfills for DSS Caseworker, Social Services Examiner, and Deputy Fire Coordinator

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review department reports, budget amendments, and salary changes. Key items include approving a $586,500 chiller replacement and $319,700 for rooftop units, as well as state aid adjustments for mental health. The committee will also discuss declaring voting machines surplus and a PILOT agreement for Whitehall.

• Replacement chiller - $586,500
• Replace LEC rooftop units 5&6 - $319,700
• Mental Health state aid COLA - $167,919
• Mental Health state aid Addiction Recovery Centers - $126,194
• Sewer District truck purchase - $10,000

The committee approved several budget amendments for facility repairs, mental health state aid, and emergency equipment. It also authorized the auction of a subdivided county property in Granville and surplus voting machines and routers.

• Approved auctioning subdivided Church Street property in Granville
• Approved declaring Dominion voting machines surplus for potential school use
• Approved $586,500 for replacement chillers (Capital Project 125)
• Approved $319,700 for LEC rooftop units (Capital Project 125)
• Approved $167,919 and $126,194 in Mental Health state aid pass-throughs
• Approved $10,000 for Sewer District No. 2 operations truck
• Approved emergency purchase of a Public Health vaccine refrigerator
• Approved auctioning unused IT routers originally costing $14,000

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss new and old business, including a potential CDBG grant partnership with the Village of Fort Edward for Cooper/Prospect St., leasing or purchasing WCSD#1 property, and an agreement with KSPE for CHPE review. They will also revisit the Irving Tissue reimbursement agreement and whether to extend or re-apply for a $975,000 WIIA grant, along with updates on the WWTP capital construction, MPR/IMAs, and SUO.

• Village of Fort Edward CDBG Grant partner for Cooper/Prospect St.
• WCSD#1 Property for lease and/or purchase
• KSPE Agreement for CHPE Review
• Irving Tissue Reimbursement Agreement – $975,000 WIIA Grant – Extend or Re-Apply
• WWTP Capital Construction Update

The Board approved the July 11, 2023, meeting minutes and noted the approval of a new Sewer Use Ordinance. Members discussed the potential sale of a lot at the former treatment plant site and the reimbursement process for engineering reviews related to Irving Tissue.

• Approved minutes from 07/11/23
• Approved Sewer Use Ordinance
• Decided the district will pay KSPE for Irving Tissue engineering reviews and request reimbursement

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on August 1, 2023, to consider two site-plan referrals from the Town of Fort Ann Planning Board. The items are a movie event at Kevin O’Brien Airfield and a display-shed and office use at 10270 NYS Route 149.

• Referral: Kevin O’Brien Airfield – Movies on Side of Hanger, 10915 NYS Route 149, Fort Ann
• Referral: Tyler Ennis Display Sheds for Sale – Office Use, 10270 NYS Route 149, Fort Ann

The agency reviewed two site plan applications in the Town of Fort Ann and determined both are matters of essentially local concern. A third item regarding public notices resulted in no action.

• Found project at 10270 NYS Route 149 to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found project at 10915 NYS State Route 149 to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet on August 1, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several items including a Fort Edward SPO contract, part-time SPO staffing, a Probation backfill/title change, a Fire Advisory appointment, and an EMS Working Group update. The meeting will also cover Animal Control Services and accept prior meeting minutes.

• Sheriff: Fort Edward SPO Contract
• Sheriff: Staffing – Part-time SPO
• Probation: Staffing Request – Backfill/Title Change
• Public Safety: Fire Advisory Appointment
• Other Business: Animal Control Services

The committee authorized a Special Police Officer contract for Fort Edward School and approved the expenditure of grant funds for several emergency response plans. It also appointed a new member to the Fire Advisory Board and approved travel for Public Defender attorneys.

• Approved Fort Edward SPO contract and hourly rate
• Forwarded request to add one SPO and one part-time SPO to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded Probation backfill/title change request to Personnel Committee
• Authorized grant fund expenditures for Hazmat Response, Intelligence and Information Sharing, Cyber Security, and Continuity of Operations Hazard Mitigation plans
• Appointed Zack Crosby to the Fire Advisory Board
• Approved travel for three Public Defender Attorneys to attend DWI training in Greater Rochester
• Accepted June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to consider a $10,000 budget amendment for a truck purchase in the Sewer District and a resolution to set a public hearing on the WCSD#1 Map, Plan & Report. The meeting is open to the public and will also include approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Request for Budget Amendment - $10,000 for Purchase of Truck
• Request for Resolution – Set Public Hearing - WCSD#1 Map Plan & Report

The committee approved a budget amendment to purchase a fuel-powered pickup truck for the Sewer District. Members also authorized grant applications for sewer rehab projects and forwarded a signature authorization to the Finance Committee.

• Approved $10,000 budget amendment from capital reserve account for pickup truck purchase
• Authorized application for two Empire State Development grants (SD#1 and SD#2)
• Authorized Chairman to sign ESD grant applications
• Forwarded authorization for Chairman to sign SD#1 grant agreement to Finance Committee
• Accepted June 27, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Supervisors

This agenda only announces that the regular meeting originally scheduled for July 21, 2023 has been moved to Monday, July 31, 2023 at 10:00 AM. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting date changed from July 21 to July 31, 2023

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023-2024 Adirondack Community College budget and Local Law “C” regarding sewer use. They also recognized Juneteenth as a paid county holiday and approved numerous budget amendments for public health, the sheriff's office, and the district attorney.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Adirondack Community College Budget (14-0)
• Adopted Introductory Local Law “C” of 2023 Sewer Use Local Law (14-0)
• Recognized Juneteenth as a paid county holiday (14-0)
• Approved petition for extension of Washington County Sewer District No. 1
• Authorized Washington County 250th American Revolution Committee
• Appointed Executive Director of Sewer District 2 (14-0)
• Authorized digital or electronic copies of records as official copies
• Awarded bid for Jackson DPW Facility Fuel System

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet to discuss department requests and reports, including a budget amendment for state aid, contract discussions for food pantry and transportation, and a staffing request. The meeting is open to the public and will also cover program updates and other business.

• Budget amendment for state aid - $167,919
• Discuss contracts for food pantry and transportation
• Annual transportation rate increase per contract
• Staffing request for new position in ADRC/OFA
• Trends and data of temporary housing assistance

The committee approved the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget and multiple budget amendments for state aid. It also authorized a rate increase for public health transportation and a waiver for opioid settlement fund expenditures.

• Approved Tri-County Workforce Development Board Budget for PY23
• Approved $167,919 budget amendment for state aid pass-through
• Approved $126,194 budget amendment for Addiction Recovery Centers
• Approved creation of budget line for Mental Health opioid settlement funds
• Approved RFP process waiver for opioid settlement professional services
• Approved 0.30% rate increase for Durrin Transportation contract
• Forwarded request to add Aging Services Specialist position to Personnel Committee
• Authorized DSS staff travel to conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to accept June minutes and receive reports on cyber security, ticketing, and project status. The agenda is routine and informational, with no decisions or public hearings listed.

• Cyber Security Report
• Ticketing Report
• Project Status Report
• Accept minutes from June 20, 2023

The committee approved a waiver from the Procurement Policy to enter into a three-year IT support services agreement with ABS. Members also reviewed cyber security, ticketing, and project status reports. The IT Department reported the hiring of a Project Engineer and a Help Desk/IT Support Specialist.

• Approved RFP waiver from Procurement Policy for three-year agreement with ABS for IT support services
• Accepted minutes of the June 20, 2023 meeting

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet on July 25, 2023, to discuss updates on ongoing buildings and grounds projects, real property matters including full value tax rates and state aid received, a subdivided parcel on Church Street in Granville, and an auction contract. The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed.

• Full value tax rates and graph review
• State aid received report
• Church Street, Granville parcel – subdivided
• Auction contract discussion

The committee met on July 25, 2023, but did not reach a quorum. No formal actions were decided or approved during the session.

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to accept minutes from June 20, 2023, and receive updates on tourism and broadband. No votes on specific projects or contracts are listed; the agenda is largely informational.

• Accept minutes from June 20, 2023
• Tourism updates
• Broadband updates

The committee met to receive updates on tourism, broadband, and the closure of Essity Tissue plants. No formal actions were taken or voted upon as there was no quorum present.

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve the county's monthly bills. The agenda includes accepting the minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting, a motion to pay all bills as audited, and other business. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on financial oversight.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from June 14, 2023 meeting

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $3,675,648.23 across various funds. The committee also approved the payment of three stale vouchers totaling $9,013.77. Minutes from the June 14, 2023 meeting were accepted.

• Approved payment of all monthly bills totaling $3,675,648.23
• Approved $9,013.77 in stale vouchers for Elizabeth Owen, John Oswald, and Glens Falls Hospital
• Accepted minutes of the June 14, 2023 meeting

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will review several backfill requests due to resignations, promotions, and new hires. The committee will also consider proposed changes to salary schedules and staffing patterns for departments including IT, Public Health, the Sewer District, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Staffing backfills for County Clerk, DPW, Sewer District, and Youth Bureau
• Proposed salary change for Cybersecurity Officer in Information Technology
• Proposed addition of a Special Patrol Officer with a $30.77 rate in the Sheriff's Office
• Staffing pattern changes for Public Health and County Clerk
• Review of 2022 Annual Report highlights

The committee approved several staffing backfills and salary adjustments, including the appointment of a new Sewer District Executive Director. It also authorized a salary increase for the Cybersecurity Officer and modified staffing patterns for Public Health and the County Clerk.

• Appointed Kevin Gorman as Executive Director of the Sewer District at $125,000 effective August 3, 2023
• Increased Cybersecurity Officer base salary from $71,354 to $76,845
• Approved backfills for Account Clerk, Motor Vehicle License Clerk, Highway Worker II, Sewer District Director/Deputy, Youth Bureau Assistant Director/Supervisor, and Data Collector
• Approved adding a Graduate Fellow and removing a Fellow from Public Health staffing
• Forwarded proposal to replace one part-time Clerk with one full-time Clerk to the Finance Committee
• Added Fort Ann Special Patrol Officer rate of $30.77 to the non-union salary schedule
• Removed Temporary Executive Director of the Sewer District salary from the exempt schedule
• Rescinded motion to add one Special Patrol Officer to the staffing pattern

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet to approve minutes, discuss 2024 agency budgets and contracts, and consider 2023 budget amendments. Presentations will cover behavioral health and community programs, with updates on staffing, ARPA funds, and opioid settlement funds.

• 2024 Agency Budgets/Contracts
• 2023 Budget/Contract Amendments
• Glens Falls Hospital Behavioral Health Services presentation
• Parsons Child and Family Center/Northern Rivers presentation
• 820 River St. presentation

The Washington County Community Services Board approved the 2024 agency budgets and contracts. The board also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2023, joint meeting.

• Approved June 8, 2023 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Agency Budgets/Contracts (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will review multiple budget amendments, including grants for the County Clerk, Public Health, Sheriff, and District Attorney, totaling over $500,000. They will also discuss salary schedule changes, worker's comp rates, and a procurement policy waiver for Public Health accounting services.

• County Clerk Records Management Grant - $145,215
• Public Health Preparedness Grant - $52,099 and Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure Funds - $113,388
• Sheriff Byrne JAG Grant - $25,000 and Live Scan System - $15,110
• District Attorney Office of Victim Services Grant - $144,773
• Hazmat and architectural surveys for St. Paul's Roof Replacement Project - $1,600 and $48,300

The committee approved several budget amendments to recognize grants for the County Clerk, Public Health, Sheriff, and District Attorney. It also authorized new salary rates for a Cybersecurity Officer and the Executive Director of Sewer District No. 2. A bid for a fuel system installation at the Jackson DPW Facility was awarded.

• Approved $145,215 LGRMIF grant for County Clerk
• Authorized digital records as official copies of record
• Approved $63,066.87 bid to R.M. Dalrymple for Jackson DPW fuel system
• Appointed Kevin Gorman as Executive Director of Sewer District No. 2 at $125,000 base pay
• Increased Cybersecurity Officer base salary from $71,354 to $76,845
• Set Special Patrol Officer rate for Fort Ann at $30.77 per hour
• Approved $113,388 for year one of Public Health Infrastructure grant
• Authorized procurement waiver for $5,400 accounting services for Public Health

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including rate increases related to staffing, a budget amendment for a plant truck, a reimbursement request for Lower Oak St., and a resolution for the extension of WCSD #1. They will also receive updates on Irving Tissue, the WWTP capital construction, and other ongoing matters.

• Rate increases and staffing
• Budget amendment for plant truck
• Lower Oak St. reimbursement request
• Resolution for extension of WCSD #1
• Irving Tissue update

The Board approved a budget amendment to purchase a gas truck for $50,097 and a $440 reimbursement for a homeowner at 564 Lower Oak St. Commissioners also accepted a resolution recommending the extension of WCSD#1 to encompass Kingsbury SD#1.

• Approved minutes of 06/13/23
• Approved budget amendment for new gas truck priced at $50,097
• Approved $440 reimbursement to homeowner at 564 Lower Oak St
• Approved resolution recommending Board of Supervisors accept MPR and set public hearing for WCSD#1 extension to encompass Kingsbury SD#1

Community Service Board

The joint Mental Health and Addiction Services subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet via Zoom on July 7, 2023. They will hear presentations on the Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center and the 2024-27 Local Services Plan, and receive updates on a men's residence, the state budget, funding opportunities, and opioid settlement funds.

• Presentation: Northeast Problem Gambling Resource Center by Cassandra Farrugia and Kelly Delaney
• Presentation: 2024-27 Local Services Plan for Warren and Washington Counties by Carrie Wright
• Informational: ACCA – 68 Quaker Rd. Men’s Residence open
• Informational: 2023-34 NYS Enacted Budget and OMH/OASAS funding opportunities
• Informational: Opioid Settlement Funds survey

The subcommittee reviewed the 2024-27 Local Services Plan goals and received presentations on problem gambling resources. Members agreed to return to in-person meetings with a Zoom option and use calendar invites for notices. No formal votes were recorded.

• Agreed to move back to in-person meetings with a Zoom option
• Agreed to add meeting notices to a calendar invite

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet on June 27, 2023, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a $25,000 Byrne Jag Grant from DCJS for the Sheriff's Office, a Fort Ann SPO contract, a staffing pattern change, and a $144,773.01 Office of Victims Services Grant for the District Attorney. The meeting will be held in the Daniel B. Shaw Classroom and is viewable via YouTube.

• Recognize Byrne Jag Grant from DCJS - $25,000
• Fort Ann SPO Contract
• Staffing Pattern Change – Addition of SPO Officer
• Permission to Recognize Office of Victims Services Grant - $144,773.01 (10/1/23-9/30/24)

The committee approved budget amendments to recognize federal and state grants for the Sheriff and District Attorney. It also authorized a Livescan system upgrade and forwarded a Master Service Agreement for emergency planning to the full Board.

• Approved $25,000 DCJS Byrne Jag grant for police equipment
• Approved salary schedule for Fort Ann Special Patrol Officer (forwarded to Finance Committee)
• Approved addition of Special Police Officer to Staffing Pattern (forwarded to Personnel Committee)
• Approved $15,110 Livescan upgrade (forwarded to Finance Committee)
• Approved $144,773.01 Office of Victims Services grant for 10/1/23-9/30/24
• Approved awarding Master Service Agreement to Tetra Tech (forwarded to full Board)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to accept minutes, discuss a budget amendment request, and receive updates on Sewer Districts #1 and #2, including a 2023 CFA application for a project in North Hudson Falls. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Request for Budget Amendment - .2 to .4
• Sewer #1/Sewer #2 Updates
• 2023 CFA Applications – HF – 1 A North Hudson Falls

The committee approved a petition to dissolve the Kingsbury Sewer District #1 and consolidate it into Washington County Sewer District #1. Members also authorized grant applications for a sewer rehab and stormwater project in North Hudson Falls. A budget amendment for small equipment was approved.

• Approved transfer of $1,780 from DM.2090 to DM.4035 and $1,800 from D.2290 to D.4035 for small equipment
• Accepted petition to dissolve Kingsbury Sewer District #1 and consolidate with Washington County Sewer District #1
• Scheduled public hearing for August 18th regarding sewer district consolidation
• Approved submission of grant funding applications for the 1A North Hudson Falls sewer rehab and stormwater separation project
• Accepted minutes of the May 30, 2023 meeting

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet on June 27, 2023, to consider a referral from the Town of Fort Edward regarding a site plan for a solar array proposed by Somers Solar, LLC. The project is located south of Hunter Road and north of Duer Road. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Review of Somers Solar, LLC solar array site plan in Fort Edward (Tax IDs 204.-2-9.3, 204.-2-9.2, 203.-2-10, 203.-2-8, 203.-2-7)

The Planning Agency reviewed a site plan for Somers Solar, LLC in the Town of Fort Edward. The agency voted to designate the project as a matter of essentially local concern.

• Found Somers Solar project (South of Hunter Road, North of Duer Road) to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to accept minutes, review department requests and reports from Public Health and Mental Health/Community Services, and discuss other business. Items include budget amendments, staffing changes, program updates, and a presentation on the ASCENDS law enforcement addiction/mental health referral system.

• Budget Amendment Requests for Public Health
• 2020-2021 Combined Annual Report for Public Health
• Staffing Pattern Change Requests for Public Health
• ASCENDS Mental Wellness Presentation on Law Enforcement Addiction/Mental Health Referral System
• 2023 CPS 730 Competency Restoration Expenses – 1st Quarter Report

The committee approved several budget amendments for Public Health grant funding and authorized the purchase of WIC and Lead Program incentive items. It also granted a procurement policy waiver to continue nursing assessment services with Fort Hudson and approved a staffing pattern change for the Fellowship Program.

• Approved $16,000 budget transfer for WIC laptops, air purifiers, and activity cubes
• Approved 2023 budget amendment to recognize $113,000 in PH Infrastructure, Workforce & Data Systems grant funding
• Approved recognition of $52,099 PH Preparedness grant for 2023-2024
• Approved staffing change to add one Graduate Fellow and decrease one Fellow
• Approved $7,538 for WIC incentive items
• Approved $2,500 for Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program Halloween bags and incentives
• Granted procurement policy waiver to continue nursing assessments with Fort Hudson
• Accepted minutes from May 31, 2023 meeting

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to receive reports on cyber security, ticketing, and project status. The agenda also includes accepting the minutes from the May 23, 2023 meeting and other business. This is a routine oversight meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Cyber Security Report
• Ticketing Report
• Project Status Report
• Accept minutes from May 23, 2023

The committee moved a request to increase the Cyber Security Officer's base salary from $71,354 to $76,845 to the Personnel Committee. Members also discussed the potential creation of a separate risk management position for the 2024 budget process.

• Approved minutes of the May 23, 2023 meeting
• Moved request to increase Cyber Security Officer salary to $76,845 base to the Personnel Committee

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss a possible resolution authorizing digital or electronic copies as official copies, and receive project updates from Buildings & Grounds. The meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2023, following the IT Committee meeting.

• Discuss possible resolution authorizing digital or electronic copies as official copies
• Buildings & Grounds project updates

The Government Operations Committee approved the purchase of office supplies from Staples via Sourcewell. It also forwarded two budget requests for building projects to the Finance Committee and defeated a motion to recognize Juneteenth as a county holiday.

• Approved purchase of office supplies from Staples through Sourcewell
• Forwarded $1,600 budget amendment for St. Paul's roof hazmat survey to Finance Committee
• Forwarded budget request for Burgoyne Campus architectural survey to Finance Committee
• Defeated motion to send request for Juneteenth as a recognized County holiday to the full Board
• Accepted minutes from May 23, 2023 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including responses to a broadband request for proposals, a trail project between Fort Ann and Whitehall, a committee appointment for the 250th Celebration, and short-term rental (STR) legislation. The meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2023, and is open to the public.

• Broadband RFP responses
• Fort Ann - Whitehall Trail
• 250th Celebration Committee Appointment
• STR Legislation

The committee formally recognized the 250th Celebration Committee. A motion to apply for a NYS Department of State Countywide Resiliency grant was defeated. No final decision was reached on broadband RFP responses.

• Recognized 250th Celebration Committee with up to 17 members (Adopted)
• Application for NYS Department of State CFA Countywide Resiliency grant (Defeated)
• Accepted minutes of May 23, 2023 meeting (Adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board adopted Introductory Local Law B as amended and approved several resolutions regarding infrastructure, equipment purchases, and budget adjustments. They also set a public hearing for a new law regulating sewer use and supported a $9.8M capital improvement plan for Adirondack Community College.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law B of 2023 as amended (15-0)
• Approved funding for Lock 8 Road Bridge transportation project (Resolution 182)
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Case TR310 Skidsteer (Resolution 183)
• Set public hearing for Local Law C regarding sewer use regulation (Resolution 184)
• Authorized purchase of Hart Voting Machines for $784,864 (Resolution 195)
• Approved $9,851,095 Adirondack Community College Capital Improvement Plan (Resolution 201)
• Appointed County Youth Director (Resolution 202)
• Approved budget amendments for Mental Health, County Road Fund, and Sheriff (Resolutions 190-192)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee will meet on June 14, 2023, to approve minutes from May 17, 2023, and audit monthly bills, with a motion to pay all bills as audited. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Audit and payment of monthly bills
• Approval of May 17, 2023 meeting minutes

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $2,620,472.39 across multiple funds. The committee also approved $61,073.25 in stale vouchers for legal counsel, public health, and school districts. Minutes from the May 17, 2023 meeting were accepted.

• Accepted May 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $61,073.25 in stale vouchers (including $54,611 to Cambridge Central School)
• Approved payment of all monthly bills as audited totaling $2,620,472.39

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet on June 14, 2023, to hold interviews for the position of County Youth Director. The meeting includes four scheduled interview sessions starting at 11:30 AM.

• Interviews for County Youth Director

The Personnel Committee conducted interviews for the County Youth Director position. The committee voted to appoint Sue Mowrey to the role effective June 22, 2023.

• Appointed Sue Mowrey to the position of County Youth Director effective June 22, 2023

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will consider shifting NBRC grant funds, conduct interviews for a new executive director, and discuss resolutions required for an SFA application. They will also receive updates on the WWTP capital construction, WCSD #1 MPR/IMAs, and the SUO.

• NBRC Grant Money Shift
• Interviews for Executive Director
• SFA Application - resolutions required
• WWTP Capital Construction Update
• WCSD #1 – MPR/ IMA’s

The Board approved a bond resolution for up to $6 million to apply for SRF funding for the North Hudson Falls Project. The Board also recommended hiring a new executive director and agreed to keep 17 lots in the WCSD #1 MPR plan of dissolution. Additionally, the Board approved interviewing a candidate for the Senior Operator position.

• Approved bond resolution for up to $6 million for North Hudson Falls Project (all in favor)
• Recommended offering the executive director position to the chosen candidate (all in favor)
• Recommended retaining Joseph Brilling during the executive director transition
• Approved interviewing a candidate for Senior Operator and potential budget amendments
• Agreed to include 17 lots in the WCSD #1 MPR plan of dissolution
• Approved minutes from 05/09/23 (all in favor)

Community College

The joint Community College Committee and Finance Committee meeting will review the status of SUNY Adirondack, present the 2023-2024 budget, and amend the 2023 Capital Project Resolution.

• Amended: 2023-2023 Capital Project Resolution
• Presentation of 2023-2024 Budget

The Community College and Finance committees approved the SUNY Adirondack 2023-2024 operating budget and a revised capital projects resolution. The total budget, including grants, is $35,488,714.

• Approved 2023-2024 SUNY Adirondack operating budget of $33,182,221 and restricted grant budget of $2,306,493
• Approved revised 2023-2024 capital projects resolution combining air quality improvement projects

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will review several staff backfill requests due to resignations and retirements across various county departments. The committee is also scheduled to discuss the County Youth Director and Sewer District Executive Director positions.

• Staffing backfill requests for Aging, DPW, Public Health, Sewer District, Social Services, and Youth/Alternative Sentencing
• Discussion of County Youth Director position
• Discussion of Sewer District Executive Director position
• Proposed addition of Sheriff SPO Rates to the Non-Union Hourly Schedule
• Public Hearing regarding amendments to Civil Service Rules for the HELP Program

The Community College and Finance Committees approved the SUNY Adirondack 2023-2024 operating and grant budgets. The committees also approved a revised capital projects resolution that combines several air quality improvement projects into one.

• Approved SUNY Adirondack 2023-2024 operating budget of $33,182,221 and restricted grant budget of $2,306,493
• Approved revised 2023-2024 capital projects resolution

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Treasurer's fund balance policy and consider several budget amendments, including accepting state aid for mental health, funding voting machines, and creating a capital project for Lock 8 Way. The committee will also review bid results for the RTU/chiller project.

• Discuss fund balance policy
• Accept 100% State Aid for Mental Health - $60,926
• Voting Machines - $778,678
• County Road Fund – Additional CHIPs - $244,799
• Create Capital Project – Lock 8 Way

The committee approved moving $5.7M from the unreserved fund balance to capital projects for highway barn replacements and new voting machines. Members also adopted a new Fund Balance Policy and approved several budget amendments for mental health, roads, and the sheriff's office.

• Approved moving $5M for barn replacements and $700,000 for voting machines from unreserved fund balance
• Approved Fund Balance Policy for Board consideration
• Approved purchase of Hart voting machines with annual maintenance payments
• Approved $361,069 for Lock 8 Way Bridge design and intermunicipal agreement
• Approved $60,926 budget amendment for Mental Health state aid
• Approved $244,799 budget amendment for County Road Fund CHIPs paving
• Approved $4,693 budget transfer for Sheriff's office gun cabinets
• Approved 2022 budget amendments for various departments

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards will meet to approve minutes, discuss 2023 contract amendments with a 4% cost-of-living adjustment, and review the 2024-27 Local Services Plan. Presentations include Behavioral Health Services North on certified community behavioral health clinics and crisis services. Informational updates cover agency budgets, ARPA funds, opioid settlement funds, and the 2023-24 NYS enacted budget.

• 2023 Contract Amendments – 4% COLA
• 2024-27 Local Services Plan presented by Carrie Wright
• Presentation on CCBHC and BHSN Crisis Services by Liz Cole
• WWAMH name change to ASCEND Mental Wellness
• 2024 agency budgets review by CSB Budget Review Committee

The Washington County Community Services Board approved a 4% cost-of-living adjustment for community-based human services providers. The board also approved the 2024-27 Local Services Plan and the minutes from the May 11, 2023 meeting.

• Approved May 11, 2023 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pass through of 4% COLA for fiscal year 2023-24 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024-27 Local Services Plan (unanimous)

Office For the Aging Advisory Council

The Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council is holding a meeting on June 5, 2023, at the Senior Center of Kingsbury/Ft. Edward. The agenda includes a lunch with a suggested contribution of $3.00 for those 60 and over and $5.00 for those under 60. No other business items are listed.

• Meeting location: Senior Center of Kingsbury/Ft. Edward, 78 Oak St., Hudson Falls, NY
• Lunch menu: sloppy joe, baked potatoes, green beans, apple
• Suggested lunch contribution: $3.00 (age 60+), $5.00 (under 60)
• RSVP required by June 1 to Mindy Dudley at (518) 746-2565

The council appointed its officers and approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed staffing updates, the Governor's proposed executive budget, and nutrition program operations.

• Approved 12/5/2022 meeting minutes
• Elected Max McDonnell as President
• Elected Gerald Foelsch as Vice President

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet to accept minutes, discuss department reports, and consider a budget amendment for mental health services. Items include a $60,926 budget amendment, facility tour, and overnight travel requests.

• Budget amendment: Recognize NYA OMH - $60,926
• Mental Health Facilities Tour – June 12th
• Overnight Stay Request (DSS)
• Overnight Travel Request (OFA/ADRC)
• Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant

The committee approved a budget amendment for state aid for mental health services and authorized several overnight travel requests. It also approved an application for a $52,099 public health emergency preparedness grant.

• Approved 2023 budget amendment of $60,926 for NYS Office of Mental Health state aid
• Approved overnight stay for DSS Commissioner in Saratoga Springs (July 17-18)
• Approved overnight stay for OFA Director in Albany (June 26-28)
• Approved two additional employees to attend Harm Reduction symposium in Syracuse (June 14-15)
• Approved application for $52,099 Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant
• Accepted minutes of the April 26, 2023 meeting

Finance

The committee met to discuss 2022 year-end financial reports for various county funds. No substantive decisions were made as the meeting lacked a quorum.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to consider several public safety items, including an EMS advisory board appointment, a sheriff's budget amendment to move ARP funds, a presentation on a Total Station Crash Reconstruction Unit, and updates on RFPs for MSA and hazard mitigation. The committee will also consider a fire advisory board appointment.

• EMS Advisory Board appointment: Michelle Parbus, Granville Rescue Squad
• Sheriff Budget Amendment Request: move ARP funds from .4 to .2
• Total Station Crash Reconstruction Unit: purpose and need discussion
• RFP updates: MSA and Hazard Mitigation
• Fire Advisory Board appointment: Greenwich Fire

The committee approved a budget amendment to purchase gun cabinets and appointed new members to the EMS and Fire Advisory Boards. They also voted to reject a proposal for a master services agreement and reissue the RFP.

• Appointed Michelle Parbus (Granville Rescue Squad) to the EMS Advisory Board
• Approved $4,693 budget transfer from ARP contractual to equipment funds for gun cabinets
• Rejected MSA and Hazard Mitigation proposal from Chloeta and approved reissuing the RFP
• Appointed Don Ward (Greenwich Fire Department) to the Fire Advisory Board
• Accepted minutes from May 2, 2023 meeting

Public Works

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss public works items including an auction list, CHIPS funding, and Lock 8 Way, as well as sewer district matters. They will consider setting a public hearing for a local law on sewer use, approving updated intermunicipal agreements with Queensbury and Warren County, and receive updates on engineering services, staffing, and construction.

• Set public hearing for local law on Washington County Sewer District Sewer Use Law
• Request for approval of updated IMA's with Queensbury & Warren Co – SD#1 SUO/MPR Extension
• General Engineering Services Agreement
• Auction List & Results from last auction
• CHIPS and Lock 8 Way updates

The committee approved funding for the Lock 8 Road Bridge superstructure replacement and the purchase of a Case skid steer. Members also authorized updated intermunicipal agreements for the sewer district and scheduled a public hearing for new sewer use ordinances.

• Approved Marchiselli funding for Lock 8 Road Bridge (Opposed: Haff)
• Approved $63,899 low bid from Monroe for a Case skid steer
• Approved updated intermunicipal agreements with Town of Queensbury and Warren County
• Approved motion to set public hearing for Sewer District #1 & #2 sewer use local law
• Approved revised CHIPs funding for Finance Committee budget amendment
• Declared two 2012 Ford Focus vehicles (#12759 and #12721) as surplus
• Approved $1,031.25 request for car wash cards for fleet undercarriage washing

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review a project referral for the Town of Fort Edward. The agency is reviewing a request by Syed Hussnane & Mohammad Igbal for a use variance regarding a deli and convenience store at 523 Lower Oak Street.

• Use variance for Deli & Convenience Store at 523 Lower Oak Street
• Town of Fort Edward Zoning Board of Appeals referral

The Washington County Planning Agency reviewed two projects in the towns of Fort Edward and Fort Ann. Both projects were found to be matters of essentially local concern with comments.

• Found use variance project at 523 Lower Oak Street to be a matter of essentially local concern with comment (2-0)
• Found site plan project at 11225 NYS Route 149 to be a matter of essentially local concern with comments (2-0)

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee will meet on May 23, 2023, to discuss three agenda items: a Cyber Security Report, a Projects Report, and a Ticketing Report. The meeting will be held in the County Municipal Building and is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report
• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report

The committee accepted the minutes from the April 25, 2023 meeting. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports on cybersecurity, project statuses, and IT ticketing.

• Approved minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will consider moving the Buildings & Grounds RTU/Chiller bid results to the Finance Committee. The agenda also includes accepting prior meeting minutes and other routine business.

• Move RTU/Chiller bid results to Finance Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved the purchase of the Hart voting system and forwarded the request to the Finance Committee for a budget amendment. The committee also moved RTU/Chiller bid results to the Finance Committee for award.

• Approved purchase of Hart voting system and forwarded to Finance Committee for budget amendment (Haff and Hicks opposed)
• Approved forwarding RTU/Chiller bid results to the Finance Committee for award
• Accepted minutes of the April 25, 2023 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee met on May 23, 2023, to accept minutes from April 25, 2023, and discuss the occupancy tax reserve. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions were listed in the agenda. The meeting was held in the Board of Supervisors’ Classroom, Room B214, at the County Office Building B in Fort Edward.

• Discussion of Occupancy Tax Reserve
• Acceptance of minutes from April 25, 2023

The committee approved a flat fee for the Treasurer's office to handle voluntary occupancy tax and Airbnb collections for 2023. Members reached a consensus on how to manage the occupancy tax reserve and budget surpluses moving forward.

• Approved flat fee of $3,000 for 2023 occupancy tax administration
• Accepted minutes from April 25, 2023 meeting
• Reached consensus to sweep occupancy tax revenue over budget into the reserve and use General Fund to cover shortfalls

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers at the County Office Building B in Fort Edward. The agenda notice outlines administrative deadlines for submitting resolutions but does not list specific policy items, contracts, or ordinances for discussion. The meeting will be streamed online via the Board's YouTube channel.

• Regular meeting scheduled for Friday, May 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
• Resolutions must be submitted to the Clerk by Thursday, May 11, 2023, for distribution on May 12
• Meeting location is the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY

The Board of Supervisors approved a plan to increase the local share contribution for SUNY Adirondack to 33% by fiscal year 2028-29. The Board also introduced a local law regarding tax exemptions for volunteer fire and ambulance service members and approved numerous budget amendments.

• Approved local share contribution plan for SUNY Adirondack (15-0)
• Approved pay rate of $30.71 for Special Patrol Officer – Granville Central School (15-0)
• Approved award for Bid 2023-15 Rock Salt, Treated Salt & Solar Salt
• Approved purchase of New Holland Powerstar 100 HVAC Tractor
• Rejected Mini Bid 12949 Half Ton Electric 4x4 Pickup; SD 2
• Adopted Vacation Donation Policy
• Approved tax refunds for Town of White Creek in amounts of $2,818.48 and $2,087.47
• Set public hearing for Introductory Local Law “B” of 2023 regarding volunteer fire/ambulance tax exemptions

Audit

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $1,763,796.25 across various funds. The committee also authorized the payment of specific stale vouchers for legal services. Minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting were accepted.

• Accepted April 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved payment of all monthly bills as audited
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $2,566.43
• Approved stale voucher payment to Lukas Mihuta, Esq. ($1,484.68)
• Approved stale voucher payment to Timothy Nugent, Esq. ($1,081.75)

Personnel

The committee will review several backfill requests related to retirements, resignations, and promotions across various departments. Members will also discuss filling the County Youth Director position and the Executive Director of Sewer District position.

• Staffing updates for Aging, Buildings & Grounds, IT, Public Safety, and Youth/Alternative Sentencing
• Discussion regarding the County Youth Director position
• Discussion regarding the Executive Director of Sewer District position
• Proposal to add SPO (Granville) to Non Union Grade Schedule at $33.06 hr.

The committee approved a motion to forward the addition of a Special Patrol Officer for Granville Central School to the full Board. Members also approved several straight backfill requests for vacancies across multiple departments. Discussions were held regarding the recruitment process for the County Youth Director and the Sewer District Executive Director.

• Approved motion to forward addition of Special Patrol Officer (Granville Central School) to non-union grade schedule at $33.06 per hour
• Approved backfills for Aging Services Aide (2), Meal Site Manager, and WIC Nutritionist
• Approved backfills for Buildings Maintenance Worker and Building Maintenance Mechanic
• Approved backfill for IT Project Engineer
• Approved backfills for Supervising Communications Officer and Communications Officer
• Approved backfill for Youth/Alternative Sentencing Director
• Decided to advertise County Youth Director position both internally and publicly
• Accepted minutes of the April 13, 2023 meeting

Community Service Board

The joint Warren and Washington County Community Services Board will consider 2023 contract amendments with various agencies and hear presentations on Assertive Community Treatment teams and Mobile Crisis Services. Informational updates include Mental Health Awareness Month, a name change for WWAMH to ASCEND Mental Wellness, staffing updates, the 2023-24 NYS Budget, 2024 agency budgets, the 2023-27 Local Services Planning process, Warren County ARPA funds, and opioid settlement funds.

• 2023 contract amendments with various agencies (see attached table)
• Presentation on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams by Matthew Crave
• Presentation on Mobile Crisis Services by Jennifer Eslick
• Update on Warren County ARPA funds
• Update on opioid settlement funds

The board unanimously approved 2023 budget and contract amendments for agencies including People USA, ASCEND, BHSN, and Parsons. These amendments cover minimum wage increases, school-based clinic enhancements, and funding for Supported Housing and HBCI. The board also approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting.

• Approved April 13, 2023 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget and contract amendments for People USA, ASCEND, BHSN, and Parsons (unanimous)

Community Service Board

The joint Warren and Washington County Community Services Board will consider 2023 contract amendments with various agencies, hear a presentation on Assertive Community Treatment and Mobile Crisis Services from Parsons Child and Family Center/Northern Rivers, and receive updates on the 2023-24 NYS budget, the Local Services Planning process, and opioid settlement funds.

• 2023 contract amendments (see attached table)
• Presentation on Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams and Mobile Crisis Services
• Update on 2023-24 NYS Budget
• Discussion of 2024 agency budgets by CSB Budget Review Committee
• Update on Warren County ARPA funds and opioid settlement funds

The Washington and Warren County Community Services Boards unanimously approved the minutes from the April 13, 2023 meeting. Both boards also unanimously approved 2023 budget and contract amendments for agencies including People USA, ASCEND, BHSN, and Parsons.

• Approved April 13, 2023 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 budget and contract amendments for People USA, ASCEND, BHSN, and Parsons (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to consider several budget amendments, including a $50,000 cyber security grant, opioid settlement funds of $263,500, and various departmental adjustments. They will also discuss the purchase of voting machines and on-demand printers, as well as indigent burial costs and a fireman/EMS exemption local law. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2023, following the Personnel Committee meeting.

• IT Cyber Security Grant - $50,000
• Opioid Settlement Funds - $263,500
• Mental Health 100% State Aid - $60,592
• Sheriff Marine Patrol Grant - $36,000
• Governor's Traffic Safety Program Award - $11,024

The committee approved the commitment of $5.9M in American Rescue Plan funds and supported a grant application for housing rehabilitation through PRIDE of Ticonderoga. Multiple budget amendments were adopted to recognize state and federal grants for cybersecurity, mental health, and public safety. A public hearing was scheduled for a proposed tax exemption for volunteer fire and EMS members.

• Committed $5,944,080 in American Rescue Plan funds to various projects
• Approved support for PRIDE of Ticonderoga to apply for a CDBG housing rehabilitation grant
• Approved $50,000 Cybersecurity grant budget amendment
• Approved $263,500 in opioid settlement funds for Mental Health
• Approved $60,592 in state aid for school-based mental health services
• Approved $85,000 in COVID-19 funding for Adult Protective Services
• Approved $36,000 Marine Patrol grant for the Sheriff's budget
• Scheduled June 16 public hearing for Local Law B (Fire/EMS tax exemption)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss new business items including Irving Tissue, a waiver from procurement policy for general engineering services, staffing, a contract amendment with EDP, an IMG grant application, a Casella service renewal, and a Frank St. reimbursement request. They will also receive an update on the WWTP capital construction project. The meeting includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and public comment.

• Irving Tissue discussion
• General Engineering Services – Waiver from Procurement Policy
• Contract Amendment with EDP
• Casella Service Renewal
• Frank St. Reimbursement Request

The Board approved a five-year agreement with KSPE engineers and an amendment to an intermunicipal agreement to dissolve Kingsbury Sewer District 1 and extend Washington County Sewer District 1. The Board also approved a homeowner reimbursement and discussed staffing vacancies.

• Approved 5-year agreement with KSPE engineers (carried)
• Approved amendment to intermunicipal agreement to dissolve Kingsbury Sewer District 1 and extend Washington County Sewer District 1 (carried)
• Approved $481.50 reimbursement to homeowner at 25 Frank St (carried)
• Accepted minutes of 04/11/23 (carried)

Community College

The Washington County Community College and Finance Committees will hold a joint meeting with the Warren County Board of Supervisors. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the SUNY Adirondack Sponsorship Contribution.

• Discussion of SUNY Adirondack Sponsorship Contribution

The joint Community College and Finance committees voted to recommend a long-term funding scenario that increases the sponsor contribution to SUNY Adirondack. The proposal aims to move the local share toward the one-third target and keep the college budget under the 2% tax cap. The decision must still be approved by both Boards of Supervisors.

• Community College Committee moved funding request to Finance Committee recommending approval (unanimous)
• Finance Committee approved proposed funding scenario to increase sponsor contribution (unanimous)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several items including recognizing grant awards for marine patrol ($36,000) and traffic safety ($11,024), a school resource officer for Granville Central School, and an update on the future of EMS. The committee will also consider Traffic Safety Board appointments, a Salem sewer letter from Code Enforcement, and a community service program update from the Youth Bureau.

• Recognize 2023 Marine Patrol grant of $36,000
• Recognize 2023 Traffic Safety Services Program grant of $11,024
• Granville Central School SPO Officer discussion
• Traffic Safety Board appointments
• Future of EMS update

The committee approved two grants for the Sheriff's budget and a Special Patrol Officer agreement for Granville Central School. Members also appointed new representatives to the Fire and EMS Advisory Boards and supported a letter regarding Salem sewer improvements.

• Approved $36,000 Marine Patrol grant for Sheriff's budget
• Approved $11,024 Traffic Safety grant for Sheriff's budget
• Approved Special Patrol Officer agreement with Granville Central School at $33.06 per hour
• Appointed Tom Cassidy (Shushan Volunteer Fire Company) to Fire Advisory Board
• Appointed John Smith (Fort Edward Rescue Squad) to EMS Advisory Board
• Approved Code Enforcement Administrator writing a letter supporting Salem septic system improvements

Public Works

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Public Works Committee meets May 2, 2023, to review department reports and requests. Items include an auction list, a loader purchase, a procurement waiver request for the sewer district, an updated sewer use ordinance, and a bid rejection. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Auction list for Public Works
• Loader purchase request
• Procurement waiver request for sewer district RFP
• Local law: updated sewer use ordinance
• Bid rejection for sewer district

The committee approved several procurement requests for highway equipment and salt. It also authorized a public hearing for an updated sewer use ordinance and rejected an over-budget electric truck bid.

• Awarded loader bid to Capital Tractor for $135,835.05
• Accepted salt bid from American Rock Salt
• Approved sending listed vehicles and trucks directly to auction
• Waived Procurement Policy for bridge grinding and grooving work
• Approved Procurement Policy waiver for sewer district engineering RFP
• Set public hearing for updated sewer use ordinance
• Rejected mini bid 12949 for half ton electric pickup truck
• Accepted minutes of the March 28, 2023 meeting

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review two municipal referrals under GML 239: a short-term rental of an existing single-family residence in Hartford and a car wash construction in Hudson Falls. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on YouTube.

• Town of Hartford: SNR Property LLC short-term rental at 7804 NYS Route 40 (Tax ID #141.-1-13)
• Village of Hudson Falls: John Bove car wash at 23 Main Street (Tax ID #154.17-3-9)

The Planning Agency reviewed three site plan applications and determined each was a matter of essentially local concern. No action was recorded regarding the APA Major & Minor Project Public Notices.

• Found site plan at 23 Main Street, Hudson Falls, to be a matter of essentially local concern with comments (2-0)
• Found site plan at 7804 NYS Route 40, Town of Hartford, to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Found site plan at 13 Notre Dame Street, Village of Fort Edward, to be a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 NYS budget, workforce updates and their impact on services, the 2024 local services planning cycle, CON requests/approvals, and agency updates. The agenda is largely procedural with updates and planning items.

• 2023-2024 NYS Budget discussion
• Workforce updates and impact on services
• 2024 Local Services Planning Cycle
• CON Requests/Approvals
• Agency Updates

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards met on May 2, 2023. Members discussed workforce vacancy rates (35% residential, 20% day program), the delayed 2023-24 NYS budget with a proposed COLA for 'O' agencies, and the transition to a 3-year Local Services Plan. Several CON requests were approved. The next meeting is scheduled for September 5, 2023, in person at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls.

• Approved several CON requests (no details provided)
• Agreed to develop a schedule for agency presentations at future meetings
• Scheduled next meeting for September 5, 2023, in person at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider several budget amendments, including NYS OMH funding, opioid settlement funds, and youth bureau RHY funding, plus a contract with WAIT House for $88,974. They will also review annual reports from multiple departments, an indigent burial rate increase request, and a proposal to purchase a mini van. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Budget amendment for NYS OMH funding
• Additional opioid settlement funds from NYS OASAS
• Contract with WAIT House for $88,974
• Indigent burial rate increase request from Adirondack Funeral Directors' Association
• Request to purchase one mini van

The committee approved several budget amendments for state-funded mental health and youth services and recognized $263,500 in opioid settlement funds. It also approved the purchase of a Social Services minivan and forwarded recommendations for increased indigent burial rates to the Finance Committee.

• Appointed Paige Foote to the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board (3-year term)
• Approved $60,592 budget amendment for school-based mental health services
• Recognized $263,500 in New York Opioid Settlement Funds
• Approved $41,443 in additional Runaway Homeless Youth funding for the Wait House
• Approved purchase of one Social Services minivan for $37,296
• Recognized $85,000 in Adult Protective Services COVID-19 funding
• Approved $4,250 budget transfer for AED and CPR training equipment
• Forwarded recommendation to Finance Committee to increase indigent burial rates

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will discuss a projects report, ticketing report, a cyber grant, and an overnight travel request. The meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Grant
• Overnight Travel Request

The committee accepted a $50,000 cyber security grant to be recognized in the 2023 budget. Members also approved a procurement policy waiver for a $76,000 Wi-Fi project and authorized travel for an employee to attend a professional conference.

• Accepted $50,000 Cyber Security grant for 2023 budget
• Approved $100 overnight travel for IT employee to attend NYSLGITDA conference
• Approved procurement policy waiver for $76,000 Wi-Fi project
• Accepted minutes of the March 21, 2023 meeting

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss several department reports and policy updates. Key items include an updated purchasing policy from the County Administrator and a discussion on rules for other municipalities acquiring tax sale properties. The committee will also receive updates on buildings and grounds projects, real property exemptions, and Board of Elections.

• Updated Purchasing Policy – Best Value from County Administrator
• Discussion on Policy for Other Municipalities Acquiring Tax Sale Properties
• Volunteer Firefighter and EMS Exemption report from Real Property
• Real Property Director Annual Report
• Buildings & Grounds updates on ongoing projects

The committee approved a new purchasing policy for 'best value' and a budget amendment for IT office furniture. A proposed vacation donation policy was referred to the full Board, while voting machine procurement and firefighter tax exemptions were moved to the Finance Committee.

• Approved $6,000 budget transfer for IT office furniture
• Approved updated Purchasing Policy for Best Value
• Moved Vacation Donation Policy to the full Board
• Moved Firefighters/EMS exemption to Finance Committee
• Set Firefighters/EMS exemption at 10% for minimum two-year enrollment
• Moved voting machine purchase discussion to Finance Committee

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss updates from the Agricultural Stewardship Association, including a new land conservation plan and the state Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) program. They will also receive tourism and planning updates. The meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 1:00 PM.

• Agricultural Stewardship Association's new land conservation plan
• Update on state PDR program and pre-application review
• Tourism updates
• Planning updates
• Accept minutes from March 21, 2023

The committee accepted the March 21, 2023, meeting minutes. Members received updates on a new eight-year land conservation plan and the status of tourism and planning projects. The committee discussed a proposal for the county to hold liens on equipment to secure $1M in USDA broadband funding.

• Approved minutes of the March 21, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

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

The Board adopted Introductory Local Law A of 2023 and approved multiple resolutions regarding county staffing, budget amendments, and grant administration. They also authorized vehicle purchases and agreements for sheriff patrols in the Village of Fort Edward.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law A of 2023 (15-0-2)
• Approved agreement with Village of Fort Edward for Sheriff's patrols
• Awarded mini bids for a wheelchair transport van, a Class 5 diesel chassis, and two passenger mini-vans
• Authorized LCLGRPB to administer ESD grants for Sewer Districts #1 and #2
• Approved staffing changes for DPW, Law Intern, Park Manager, and four new Deputy Sheriff positions
• Established Board as Lead Agency and issued Negative Declaration for 2023-2024 Snowmobile Trail Grant
• Authorized inter-fund loans for Batten Duggan Bridge, Gray Lane Bridge, and County Route 3 Bridge
• Approved changing the health insurance plan design

Audit

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $2,666,333.46 across various funds. The committee also accepted the minutes from the March 15, 2023 meeting.

• Approved payment of all monthly bills as audited ($2,666,333.46)
• Accepted March 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee is reviewing several staffing pattern and grade changes. The meeting includes informational updates on backfill requests due to retirements and resignations, as well as discussions regarding new positions in the Sheriff's office and IT department.

• Proposed $10,000 salary schedule amendment for Park Manager (2)
• Proposal to add one Park Manager to Huletts Park
• Proposal to add four Deputy Sheriffs to the Sheriff's department
• Proposal to add one Law Intern (FT Temporary) to the County Attorney office
• Staffing updates for Buildings & Grounds, DPW, Social Services, and IT

The committee approved several staffing pattern changes, including adding four Deputy Sheriffs and a Park Manager. It also authorized various backfills for vacancies caused by retirements and resignations across multiple departments.

• Approved adding one Park Manager to Huletts Park with a $10,000 salary
• Approved adding one full-time temporary Law Intern at Grade 12
• Approved adding four Deputy Sheriffs
• Approved adding one temporary Office Manager for Public Health (July–Sept)
• Approved removing one Account Clerk and adding one Sr. Account Clerk in DPW
• Approved moving one Cybersecurity Officer position from County Attorney to IT
• Approved removing one Welfare Employment Rep and adding one Sr. Social Services Examiner
• Approved removing one Typist and adding one Clerk in DSS

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to review budget amendments, a health insurance renewal, and department reports. The agenda includes several budget amendments for IT, DPW, sewer district, sheriff, and other departments, as well as a presentation from the Village of Greenwich mayor.

• Village of Greenwich Mayor Pam Fuller re: Parcel 229.18-1-16, 10 Simpson Street
• Benetech – Health Insurance Renewal
• IT: Carryover unspent 2022 funds $71,297; Cyber Security Grant $50,000
• DPW: Grant carryovers – Brine Maker $14,350; Erosion $102,390; Culverts $206,405; WQIP Grant CR 37 Paving $400,000
• Sheriff: V. of Fort Edward Patrol Services Contract $383,957

The Finance Committee approved a transition to an Administrative Services Only health insurance plan. The committee also authorized the transfer of a vacant lot to the Village of Greenwich and approved numerous budget amendments for road, sewer, and public safety projects.

• Approved transition to Administrative Services Only health insurance plan
• Approved transferring title of 10 Simpson Street to Village of Greenwich provided back taxes are paid
• Approved $383,957 budget amendment for Sheriff patrol services in Village of Fort Edward
• Approved $400,000 Water Quality Improvement Grant for CR 37 Drainage Improvement Project
• Approved $60,775 budget amendment for Car Pool Fund shortage for VA and Sheriff vehicles
• Approved $57,000 budget amendment for Sewer District No. 2 Route 197 Bridge project
• Approved transfer of Cyber Security Officer position from County Attorney to IT Department
• Approved $60,000 amendment for Sewer District No. 1 Engineering and Rehab

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a local law and sewer use regulations, a request for proposals for third-party engineering review, extending the late penalty period for sewer bills, and a bid for an electric truck. The meeting includes roll call, approval of prior minutes, and public comment.

• WCSD Local Law and Sewer Use
• RFP for Third Party Engineering Review
• Sewer Bill Late Penalty Time Extension
• Electric Truck Bid

The Board recommended updates to the Sewer Use Local Law and approved an RFP for third-party engineering services. Additionally, the Board extended a sewer bill late penalty by one week and rejected an electric truck bid that exceeded the budget.

• Recommended changes to the Sewer Use Local Law to the Board of Supervisors (carried)
• Approved sending out RFPs for third-party engineering review (carried)
• Approved one-week extension on sewer bill late penalty (carried)
• Rejected electric truck bid for being $30,000 over budget (carried)
• Accepted minutes of 03/15/23 and 03/28/23 (carried)

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will meet on April 6, 2023, to review several department heads. The meeting includes evaluations for various county leadership roles.

• Evaluations for Director of Real Property Tax Services
• Evaluations for Economic Development Director
• Evaluations for Executive Director Sewer District II
• Evaluations for Supervising Attorney
• Evaluations for Public Defender, Public Safety Director, Fire Coordinator, and Code Enforcement Administrator

The committee discussed the requirements and hiring process for the Sewer District Executive Director position following a resignation. No formal actions or votes were taken during the executive sessions.

• Appointed former Executive Director Mr. Brilling to fill the Sewer District Executive Director position
• No action taken in first executive session
• No action taken in second executive session

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will meet on April 4, 2023, to perform evaluations of various county department heads. The meeting is divided into morning and afternoon sessions covering administrative, public works, and social service leadership.

• Evaluations of Clerk of the Board, County Attorney, and Personnel Officer
• Evaluations of Director of Weights & Measures and Veterans Services Agency Director
• Evaluations of Chief Information Officer and County Administrator
• Evaluations of Superintendent of County Buildings and Superintendent of Public Works
• Evaluations of Probation, Youth, Aging, Public Health, and Social Services directors

The committee met to conduct evaluations for various department heads in executive sessions. No formal actions were taken during these sessions. The evaluation for the County Attorney was rescheduled due to unavailability.

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to discuss developing programs, including the Addictions Care Center of Albany's Men's Residence in Queensbury, People USA's Peer Diversion, Parsons/Northern Rivers' Youth ACT, and Glens Falls Hospital's Crisis Unit Expansion. They will also plan spring 2023 events, such as an open house and a one-woman show, and receive updates on the NYS budget, Warren County ARPA behavioral health projects, and opioid settlement funds.

• Addictions Care Center of Albany – Men's Residence, Queensbury
• People USA – Peer Diversion and Transitional Care Wellness Team
• Parsons/Northern Rivers – Youth ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
• Glens Falls Hospital – Crisis Unit Expansion/Redesign
• WWAMH Annual Community Awards – May 10, Crandall Library Community Room

The Joint Mental Health / Addiction Services & Recovery Subcommittee met to receive updates on regional program developments and funding tracking. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

• Discussed opening of a 22-bed ACCA Men’s Residence on Quaker Rd in April or May
• Reviewed Youth ACT program startup for staff on April 3rd
• Discussed Glens Falls Hospital plan to expand CSU from 7 to 18 beds by January 2024
• Reviewed ARPA Behavioral Health project funding and disbursement tracking
• Reviewed Opioid Settlement Funds disbursement spreadsheets

Health & Human Services

The committee approved accepting a $566,939 public health infrastructure award as a lump sum and authorized applications for child passenger safety and youth disability grants. It also moved to prepare a resolution for Pride of Ticonderoga to apply for CDBG home rehabilitation grants, forwarding the matter to the Finance Committee.

• Approved accepting $566,939 Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure award as a lump sum
• Approved applying for Child Passenger Safety Seat Grant 2023-2024
• Approved collaboration with Warren County Probation on Y-RE Connects grant for $8,500
• Approved resolution for Pride of Ticonderoga to apply for CDBG grants and forwarded to Finance
• Approved appointment of Julie Baker to the Professional Advisory Committee
• Approved $7,700 for Public Health promotional materials and fair giveaways
• Approved temporary staffing position for Office Manager cross-training in July
• Approved collaboration for Move Your Way Trails Day as a smoke-free event

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including the dissolution of the Fort Edward Police Department and the reallocation of ARPA funds from tactical equipment to gun-related purposes. The committee will also consider a Crime Victim Week Recognition Proclamation and hear reports from the Sheriff and District Attorney.

• Dissolution of Fort Edward Police Department
• ARPA funds designated for tactical equipment reallocated for gun-related purposes
• Crime Victim Week Recognition Proclamation
• Reports from Sheriff and District Attorney

The committee approved forwarding a resolution to the full Board to contract with the Village of Fort Edward for police services following the village department's dissolution. The agreement includes the hiring of four new deputies and a payment of $383,957 from the village. Other actions included reallocating ARPA funds for equipment and accepting federal grants.

• Approved forwarding resolution to authorize patrol services contract with Village of Fort Edward for $383,957
• Forwarded request for four new Deputies to the Personnel Committee
• Forwarded budget amendment for new deputies to the Finance Committee
• Approved redesignating ARPA funds to purchase gun cabinets
• Approved proclamation for Crime Victims’ Right Week (April 23–29, 2023)
• Approved budget amendments for FY23 Homeland Security ($68,285) and EMPG ($26,580) grants
• Appointed Jason Harrington to the Fire Advisory Board
• Accepted minutes from February 28, 2023 meeting

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review two site plan applications and one draft local law. The meeting includes referrals for drilling, blasting, and consumer products projects.

• Site Plan Approval: Maine Drilling and Blasting, Rattlesnake Hill LLC at 7190 NYS Route 40
• Site Plan Approval: Irving Consumer Products at 1 Eddy Street
• Draft of Town of Jackson Local Law 2 Utility Scale Solar Energy Facilities Law

The Planning Agency reviewed three separate project applications and determined each was a matter of essentially local concern. These decisions allow the local boards to proceed with their respective approvals.

• Designated Irving Consumer Products building at 1 Eddy Street as Matter of Essentially Local Concern with Comments & Attached Memo (2-0)
• Designated Maine Drilling & Blasting steel garage at 7190 NYS Route 40 as Matter of Essentially Local Concern with Comment (2-0)
• Designated Town of Jackson Draft Solar Energy Law as Matter of Essentially Local Concern (2-0)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct routine business. They will vote on approving the Executive Director job description and receive an update on Irving Tissue. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of Executive Director Job Description
• Irving Tissue update

The Board of Commissioners approved the job description for the Executive Director position after discussing minimum experience qualifications. The Board also received an update regarding a proposed sewer relocation for a new Irving Tissue building.

• Approved job description for Executive Director (unanimous)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss department reports, including seasonal hires, grant carryovers, and an auction truck, and to consider two sewer district amendments: a $57,000 budget amendment for remaining work on the Rt. 197 Bridge and a $60,000 contract amendment for Wright Pierce.

• Budget amendment for remaining work on Rt. 197 Bridge - $57,000
• Contract amendment for Wright Pierce - $60,000
• Seasonal hires
• Grant carryovers
• Auction truck

The committee approved several vehicle acquisitions for the Sheriff's office and Veterans services, as well as seasonal highway staffing. Budget amendments for sewer district repairs and grant carryovers were forwarded to the Finance Committee.

• Approved filling 12 seasonal highway positions for construction season
• Approved amending summer staffing pattern to move Highway Worker IIs to III
• Forwarded $400,000 WQIP grant for County Route 37 paving to Finance
• Awarded $64,405.70 mini bid to Maguire Motors for a 5500 truck
• Approved switching one foreman truck purchase to gasoline (opposed by Fedler, Fisher, O’Brien)
• Approved purchase of two wheelchair accessible vans from Town Auto Group at $79,185.77 each (opposed by Shaw)
• Approved purchase of four Sheriff patrol vehicles (opposed by Rozell)
• Forwarded $57,000 for Rt. 197 bridge work and $60,000 for Wright Pierce contract to Finance

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to review various departmental reports and discuss a potential cyber security position. The agenda includes updates on current projects and ticketing.

• Cyber Security Report from the County Attorney
• Information Technology Projects Report
• Information Technology Ticketing Report
• Discussion of Cyber Security Position

The committee approved two purchasing policy waivers for IT and jail projects and moved to transfer the Cyber Security Officer role from the County Attorney to the IT Department. A budget amendment to carry over unspent 2022 funds was also referred to the Finance Committee.

• Approved $50,000 purchasing policy waiver for grant-funded IT and cyber security policy updates
• Approved purchasing policy waiver for ABS to replace UPS units in the jail (approx. $35,000)
• Moved budget amendment to carry over $71,297 in unspent 2022 funds to the IT Reserve to Finance Committee
• Moved to transfer Cyber Security Officer position from County Attorney to IT Department (referred to Personnel and Finance Committees)
• Accepted February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee is meeting to accept minutes, hear the Soil & Water annual report, and review a snowmobile trail SEQRA declaration. They will also discuss a new MOA for the LCLG Regional Planning Board, a small business technical assistance program, and broadband and community funding updates.

• Soil & Water Conservation District annual report
• Snowmobile trail SEQRA declaration for 23-24 application
• LCLG Regional Planning Board new memorandum of agreement
• Small Business Technical Assistance Program presentation by Beth Gilles
• Broadband and community funding updates

The committee approved moving a $50,000 budget amendment to the Finance Committee to fund a small business technical assistance program and a new electronic sign. It also forwarded a snowmobile trail SEQRA declaration and a regional planning board MOA to the full Board for adoption.

• Approved moving $50,000 budget amendment to Finance Committee ($25,000 for electronic sign, $25,000 for Small Business Technical Assistance Program)
• Forwarded SEQRA Declaration for snowmobile trail reroutes and additions to the full Board
• Forwarded Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board MOA to the Board for adoption
• Accepted minutes of the February 21, 2023 meeting

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet on March 21, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several department requests. Key items include funding for 55 on-demand poll site printers and quotes for new voting machines from the Board of Elections, as well as updates on Buildings & Grounds projects and an internship discussion with the County Attorney.

• Funds to purchase 55 on-demand poll site printers
• Quotes for the purchase of new voting machines
• Updates on ongoing Buildings & Grounds projects
• County Attorney internship discussion

The committee updated purchasing rules to allow for 'best value' acquisitions from cooperatives, requiring committee and Board approval for such items over $50,001. Other actions included funding for park repairs and moving requests for a legal internship and a park manager position to the Personnel Committee.

• Removed $20,000 best value cap; purchases over $50,001 now require committee and full Board approval
• Approved moving $11,000 from Buildings and Grounds (A. 1620) to Huletts Park (A. 7110) for repairs
• Moved creation of Huletts Park Manager position to Personnel Committee and salary schedule amendment to Finance Committee
• Moved creation of paid legal internship title and salary setting to Personnel Committee
• Accepted minutes of the February 21, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors adopted numerous resolutions to amend 2022 and 2023 budgets, authorize bridge reconstruction projects, and award DPW bids. The Board also introduced a local law regarding best value purchasing and scheduled a public hearing for it.

• Approved reconstruction of Gray Lane Bridge and Church Street bridge projects
• Approved various 2022 and 2023 budget amendments for DSS, Sheriff, and Sewer District No. 2
• Approved award of Mini Bid 12308 for DPW service utility body
• Approved award of RFP #2023-1 for hazardous waste collection and disposal
• Approved intent to move Department of Public Health operations to Burgoyne Avenue Campus
• Approved appointment of Temporary Executive Director of Washington County Sewer District
• Approved transfer of tax map parcels 171.6-1-38 and 171.6-1-39 in Fort Edward
• Set public hearing for Introductory Local Law “A” of 2023 regarding best value purchasing

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve the county's 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 listed.

• Audit Monthly Bills - motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept Minutes from February 15, 2023 meeting

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $3,325,847.77 across multiple funds. The committee also authorized the payment of stale vouchers and a specific voucher for security equipment. Minutes from the February 15, 2023 meeting were accepted.

• Approved payment of all monthly bills as audited ($3,325,847.77)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $2,528.23
• Approved $16,536.00 voucher to Linstar for door access control and security system equipment
• Accepted February 15, 2023 meeting minutes

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will consider budget amendments, a contract amendment with Wright-Pierce, and new sewer connections for NYS DOT and Rourke Subdivision. They will also hold a public hearing notice for Griffin Hall LLC and receive updates on capital projects.

• Budget amendments
• Wright-Pierce contract amendment
• NYS DOT sewer connection at 3716 Burgoyne
• Rourke Subdivision, Fort Edward
• Notice of public hearing for Griffin Hall LLC

The Board appointed Joe Brilling as acting Executive Director with a salary of $105,000. The Board also approved two budget amendments and denied a sewer connection request from the NYS DOT.

• Appointed Joe Brilling as acting Executive Director at $105,000 salary (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $21,077.10 in EPG Grant money from 2022 to 2023
• Approved transfer of $57,000 from General Fund to Capital Reserve Repair and Maintenance for Sewer District #1
• Denied NYS DOT request to connect 3716 Burgoyne Ave. to Town of Kingsbury Sewer District #2
• Approved Rourke Subdivision proposal for three lots with on-site septic systems subject to Ad Valorem charges
• Accepted minutes of 02/14/23

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will consider several staffing changes, including backfilling highway worker positions, restructuring a Buildings & Grounds role, and upgrading a job grade. A handbook revision and an overnight travel request are also on the agenda.

• Highway Worker III and II backfills (DPW)
• Probation Officer Trainee backfill
• Social Services Caseworker backfill
• Youth Program Specialist backfill
• Replace Building Maintenance Supervisor with Supervising Cleaner; upgrade Supervising Cleaner from Grade 10 to Grade 12

The committee approved several staffing pattern changes and grade upgrades for Buildings and Grounds and Social Services. A change to the Non-Union Employees Handbook regarding the reinstatement of former employees was approved and forwarded to the full Board. Multiple straight backfill requests for various departments were also approved.

• Approved backfills for DPW, Probation, Social Services, Youth, County Attorney, Public Defender, and Sewer District
• Approved removing one Building Maintenance Supervisor (Nights) and adding one Supervising Cleaner
• Approved upgrading Supervising Cleaner from Grade 10 to Grade 12
• Approved removing one Welfare Employment Representative and adding one Senior Social Services Examiner
• Approved handbook change to Section 3.006 regarding re-hired employees, effective January 1, 2021 (forwarded to full Board)
• Approved overnight conference stay in Saratoga for the Personnel Director
• Accepted minutes from February 9, 2023 meeting

Community Service Board

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards approved the January 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Warren County approved a budget amendment to support a men's residence on Quaker Road. The boards also reviewed projected opioid settlement funds for both counties.

• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Warren Co: Unanimous)
• Approved January 12, 2023 meeting minutes (Washington Co: Unanimous)
• Approved $360,052 Warren County Budget Amendment for Addictions Care Center of Albany Men’s Residence (Unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee is meeting to review and act on a series of budget amendments, department reports, and grant funding requests. The agenda includes multiple budget adjustments for departments like DSS, Sheriff, DPW, and Tourism, as well as reports from Real Property and the Treasurer. The meeting is scheduled to follow the Personnel Committee meeting on March 9, 2023.

• Bridge NY – CR 3 budget amendment of $2,578,150
• Gray Lane Bridge budget amendment of $628,985
• DSS 2023 Budget – Carryover Unspent ARPA Foster Care/Day Care of $211,163
• Public Safety – Hazard Mitigation Plan Grant of $142,500
• Youth Bureau – Carryover Rural Communities of Practice Grant of $63,012

The committee authorized several capital projects, including a $2.5M bridge project on County Route 3. Members approved numerous budget amendments for grants and department shortfalls, and authorized the transfer of two properties to the Village of Fort Edward.

• Approved transfer of 138 and 140 Broadway to the Village of Fort Edward
• Authorized Chairman to sign EPA lien agreement for former Linke properties
• Created $2,578,150 capital project for County Route 3 bridge in Putnam
• Authorized creation of Capital Project for Gray Lane Bridge reconstruction
• Approved $520,000 transfer from Medicaid to Safety Net to cover 2022 shortfall
• Approved $68,000 from fund balance for Sewer District No. 2 Operations Laborer position
• Awarded various 2023 Department of Public Works bids for materials and rentals
• Approved replenishing Workers Compensation Reserve funds using 2022 General Fund surplus

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency is meeting to review a General Municipal Law referral from the Town of Greenwich regarding a site plan application by Warren Tire Service Center, Inc. at 1286 NYS Route 29. The agenda also includes call to order, roll call, other business, and adjournment.

• GML 239 referral: Warren Tire Service Center site plan, 1286 NYS Route 29, Tax ID 228.20-3-9
• Public viewing via Washington County YouTube channel
• Meeting at County Municipal Center, Room B214, Fort Edward

The Planning Agency reviewed a site plan for a 3-bay vehicle service center at 1286 NYS Route 29. The agency decided the project is a matter of essentially local concern.

• Designated renovation of 1286 NYS Route 29 into a 3-bay vehicle service center as a Matter of Essentially Local Concern (2-0)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss department reports and requests, including purchases, budget amendments, and plan authorizations. The meeting is open to the public in person and via YouTube.

• Request to purchase gas cards for Alternative Sentencing (eTASC Program)
• Probation: Parole rent and officer backfill requests
• District Attorney: Forfeiture plan
• Sheriff: 2023 forfeiture plan, annual report, and budget amendment from .2 to .4
• RFP authorizations for Hazard Mitigation, Hazardous Material, and Domestic Terrorism Prevention plans

The committee approved several grant recognitions and budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and Public Safety department. It also authorized a request for proposals for a master services agreement to update various safety plans. Additionally, the committee approved the District Attorney and Sheriff's 2023 forfeiture plans.

• Approved $2,000 purchase of gas cards for eTASC program
• Approved rent increase for NYS Parole
• Approved Probation Officer backfill
• Approved District Attorney and Sheriff 2023 forfeiture plans
• Approved budget amendment moving funds from equipment to contractual for Sheriff's Office
• Recognized $20,000 DCJS grant for body cameras
• Recognized $142,500 FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant
• Approved RFP for a master services agreement for Public Safety plans

Public Works

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a $68,000 budget amendment for sewer operations labor, a resolution for the Marchiselli-Gray Lane Bridge, a hazardous waste grant application, bids for pickup trucks, a truck auction, and updates on BridgeNY and Lock 8 Way Bridge. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

• Budget amendment for Operations Laborer Cost ($68,000)
• Resolution request for Marchiselli - Gray Lane Bridge
• Household Hazardous Waste Award/Grant Application
• Award bid for pickup trucks
• Auction for trucks

The committee approved several funding requests for bridge projects and vehicle acquisitions to be forwarded to the Finance Committee. A bid for a Veterans Department van was rejected for not meeting specifications, and the committee decided against signing a memorandum of agreement with the town of Hartford.

• Approved $628,985 for Gray Lane Bridge design and right of way (forwarded to Finance)
• Approved $19,902 for Church Street Bridge construction inspection (forwarded to Finance)
• Awarded Household Hazardous Waste project to Tradebe (forwarded to Finance)
• Approved $56,159.36 purchase of DPW service truck from Joe Basil Chevrolet, Inc.
• Rejected mini bid for Veterans all-wheel drive van due to specifications
• Approved forwarding DPW construction materials bids to Finance Committee
• Approved budget amendment to add $2,578,150 for County Rt. 3 project (forwarded to Finance)
• Approved $68,000 Sewer District budget amendment for Operations Laborer (forwarded to Finance)

Health & Human Services

The committee approved increasing the preschool provider rate to $53 per hour to improve recruitment and retention. Other actions included approving several budget amendments for Social Services and the Youth Bureau, and authorizing the Public Health office's relocation to the Burgoyne Campus.

• Approved increasing preschool provider rate to $53 per hour effective July 1
• Approved $1,250 Certificate of Need fee and resolution to move Public Health office to Burgoyne Ave
• Approved $63,012 budget amendment to carryover Rural Communities of Practice grant funds
• Approved $2,000 purchase of cash cards for Youth Bureau enrichment activities
• Approved RFP waiver to contract with Grove Associates for leadership training
• Approved continuing HEAP/Homeless on-call services through the year
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment to cover 2022 Safety Net shortfall using Medicaid surplus
• Approved providing excess medical supplies to EMT/EMS agencies

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss several administrative items, including construction updates, a budget amendment for a historian grant, and proposed changes to the employee handbook and procurement policy. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on February 21, 2023.

• Discuss Valmet Area Construction
• Updates on Ongoing Projects
• Amend 2022 Budget – Historian Grant
• Employee Handbook 3.006
• Procurement Policy – Consider Best Value

The committee approved several amendments to the County Purchasing Policy, including the adoption of 'best value' awards and increased quote limits. It also modified the employee handbook regarding re-hire benefits and forwarded budget and staffing requests to other committees.

• Approved 'best value' awards for purchases up to $20,000
• Raised quote limit from $3,000 to $5,000
• Approved requiring written quotes only and removing verbal quote documentation
• Approved adding Purchasing Cooperatives (e.g., Sourcewell) as a bid alternative
• Approved Employee Handbook change allowing re-hired employees to retain step and longevity if returning within 18 months
• Approved waiver of Procurement Policy for a three-year boiler contract
• Forwarded request to amend Staffing Pattern for Supervising Cleaner to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded budget amendments for a capital project and Historian grant to Finance Committee

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to discuss a cyber security report from the County Attorney, receive project status updates and a ticketing report from the IT department, and handle other business. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Cyber Security Report from County Attorney
• IT Project Status Updates
• IT Ticketing Report
• Approval of January 24, 2023 minutes

The committee approved a request to waive the RFP procurement policy for an edge switching replacement project budgeted at $285,000. Members also discussed the upcoming retirement of the Cyber Security Officer and the need to review the position's job description.

• Approved RFP waiver from the Procurement Policy for edge switching project
• Accepted minutes of the January 24, 2023 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to review the 2022 tourism review and 2023 budget presentation, consider budget amendments, receive broadband updates, and approve solid waste plan action items. The meeting is open to the public and will be held on February 21, 2023.

• Tourism 2022 review and 2023 budget presentation by Black Dog
• Budget amendments
• Broadband updates
• Solid waste plan action items approval

The committee approved moving $132,969.58 in unspent ARPA funds into the 2023 tourism budget and authorized sending the solid waste management plan to the NYS DEC. Members also supported a resolution to increase snowmobile registration fees. Broadband RFP progress was discussed, though providers must still agree to a required lien agreement.

• Approved carryover of $132,969.58 in unspent ARPA funding to 2023 tourism budget
• Approved amending 2022 tourism budget to cover $549.98 postage shortfall from Contingency account
• Approved sending Solid Waste plan to NYS DEC for review
• Approved resolution supporting an increase in snowmobile registration fees
• Accepted minutes of the January 24, 2023 meeting

Board of Supervisors

This is a notice for the regular meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors on February 17, 2023. The agenda is procedural, outlining the meeting time, location, and resolution submission deadlines. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in Supervisors' Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward
• Resolutions due to Clerk by February 9, 2023
• Late resolutions must be typed and ready by February 16, 2023
• Public viewing via YouTube link

The Board of Supervisors approved two sets of serial bonds for sewer projects in Hudson Falls and the Warren Washington IDA Park. They also approved numerous budget amendments for Public Health and Social Services, and awarded bids for county vehicles.

• Authorized up to $5.5M in serial bonds for Sewer District No. 2 Stormwater Separation Project in Hudson Falls
• Authorized up to $2M in serial bonds for Sewer District No. 1 Warren Washington IDA Park Sanitary Sewer project
• Approved award for 3 compact SUVs for Washington County DSS (Resolution No. 37)
• Approved award for one 3/4 ton 4x4 truck for DPW (Resolution No. 38)
• Approved settlement relating to the Opioid Crisis involving CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
• Denied Religious Sect Exemption from the Uniform Code (1-15)
• Tabled Resolution No. 64 regarding the Lock 8 Road Bridge project (11-6)
• Approved sale of land to the Town of Whitehall

Audit

The Audit Committee approved the payment of all audited bills and a specific stale voucher for legal services. The total amount presented to the committee for approval was $6,073,702.51 across 856 vouchers.

• Approved minutes of the January 18, 2023 meeting
• Approved $1,245.34 stale voucher payment to John K. Oswald, Esq. for legal services
• Approved payment of all audited bills totaling $6,073,702.51

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss new and old business, including a capital project plan of finance, a budget amendment for a laborer position, and updates on the WWTP capital construction and Route 197 bridge force main replacement. They will also consider a change order for a float system at a pump station and sump pump inspections at permit application. The meeting includes roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Schermerhorn Quarry Apartment Complex discussion
• Budget amendment for Laborer Position
• Sump Pump Inspections at Time of Permit Application
• SD#1 and SD#2 Capital Project Plan of Finance
• Route 197 Bridge Force Main Replacement and Pump Station Rehabilitation Project – Change Order for Float System

The Board approved a budget amendment to fund a Laborer position at approximately $68,000. Members also agreed to keep three WWIDA parcels in the district and discussed several ongoing capital projects and infrastructure updates.

• Approved budget amendment for Laborer position at approx. $68,000
• Approved minutes from 01/10/23
• Agreed to leave three WWIDA parcels in the district
• Approved change order for float system at 197 Bridge Force Main Pump Station for approx. $3,100

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will review several staffing pattern and grade changes across county departments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding draft handbook changes and the 2023 department head review process.

• DSS and Department of Public Works straight backfill requests
• IT: Systems Engineer to IT Support Specialist change
• DPW: Sr Account Clerk to Account Clerk change
• Sheriff: Addition of Temporary Investigator
• Public Safety: Communication Center Supervisor upgrade

The committee approved several changes to the non-union employee handbook regarding sick time, vacation, and holidays. It also authorized staffing changes for IT, DPW, the Sheriff's office, and Public Safety.

• Approved removing the maximum limit on sick time accumulation
• Approved updating floating holiday eligibility to employees hired before Jan 1, 2012
• Approved adding 5 days of vacation for employees hired between Oct 1, 2009 and Jan 1, 2012
• Approved upgrading Communications Center Supervisor from Grade 17 to Grade 20
• Approved adding one temporary Investigator position for the Sheriff
• Approved changing IT Systems Engineer title to IT Support Specialist (FT/PT)
• Approved replacing one Senior Account Clerk position with one Account Clerk in DPW
• Approved backfills for Highway Supervisor I & II, Caseworker, and Data Collector

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to review department reports, budget amendments, and a 5-year capital plan. Key items include approving corrected tax bills, awarding a bid for three DSS SUVs, and authorizing borrowing for highway and sewer projects.

• Request for resolution to allow corrections to tax rolls/bills
• DPW award bid for three DSS SUVs
• Borrowing/bonding authorization for Highway Barn, SD#1 & SD#2
• Budget amendments including $9,100 for fire alarm system engineering and $78,438 for DSS OCFS
• Establish account and budget for ERPO (Extreme Risk Protection Order)

The committee approved several vehicle purchases, budget amendments for public health and social services, and a settlement with CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart regarding the opioid crisis. It also recommended nearly $19M in bonding for highway barns and sewer projects to the full Board.

• Approved $51,064.08 for a DPW Ford F250XL (Mini Bid 12379)
• Approved $77,976 for three DSS Toyota Cross L SUVs (Mini Bid 12310)
• Recommended $19M in bonding for highway barns and sewer districts to the full Board
• Approved settlement with CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart regarding the opioid crisis
• Approved $5.5M for Hudson Falls stormwater and sanitary sewer project (Project #114)
• Created Capital Project #133 for Sewer District #1 with $226,000 grant
• Approved $361,069 for Lock 8 Road Bridge Superstructure Replacement design
• Authorized County Administrator to approve tax roll corrections under $1,500

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several public safety items. These include an EMS advisory board appointment, a District Attorney forfeiture spending plan, a sheriff's grant acceptance for Project Lifesaver, and updates on communications center staffing and the Future of EMS work group.

• EMS Advisory Board appointment: Haylie Morgan-Benware, Fort Ann
• District Attorney Forfeiture Spending Plan
• Sheriff: Resolution to accept Project Lifesaver grant award - $6,000
• Sheriff: Vacation carryover request
• Public Safety: Grant updates (PSAP/SICG/DTPG) and Communications Center staffing updates

The committee approved a grant for tracking devices for wandering individuals and appointed a new EMS Advisory Board member. They denied a proposal to allow building code exemptions for the Amish and forwarded several staffing requests to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved $6,000 Project Lifesaver grant award
• Approved rollover of Undersheriff's vacation time
• Forwarded request to add temporary Investigator position to Personnel Committee
• Appointed Haylie Morgan-Benware to the EMS Advisory Board
• Denied motion to allow building code waivers for Amish (4-3)
• Forwarded Fire Advisory Board appointments to the full Board
• Forwarded request to upgrade Communications Center Supervisor position to Personnel Committee
• Forwarded request for employee longevity placement to Finance Committee

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will meet to review a General Municipal Law referral from the Town of Kingsbury Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a community solar project. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube. The agenda includes only this one project review and routine procedural items.

• GML 239 referral: Andrew Jameson Community Solar, 249 County Route 41, Kingsbury (Tax ID 147.-1-24)

The Planning Agency determined two projects were matters of essentially local concern. One project in Fort Ann was approved with a modification requiring a full SEQR and stormwater study.

• Determined community solar project at 249 County Route 41 is a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Determined retail sale to restaurant/bar/event space at 119 Main Street is a matter of essentially local concern (2-0)
• Approved project at 15 Needhamville Lane with modification recommending a full SEQR and stormwater study (2-0)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to consider budget amendments and resolutions for sewer district capital projects, including borrowing $5.5 million for storm water separation and sanitary rehab, and $2 million for sanitary rehab/replacement. They will also discuss public works items such as an auction list, a backfill request, and a household hazardous waste grant.

• Budget amendment for ESD-WCSD#1 Capital Planning – 2023 - $110,000
• Budget amendment for KSPE Costs – 2023 - $25,000
• Amend Capital Project LTCPH114 to include HF Storm Water Separation/Sanitary Rehab – 2023 - $500,000
• Resolution to Approve Borrowing – HF Storm Water Separation/Sanitary Rehab - $5,500,000
• Resolution to Approve Borrowing – WCSD#1 Sanitary Rehab/Replacement - $2,000,000

The committee approved borrowing $5.5M for the HF Storm Water Separation/Sanitary Rehab project and $2M for the WCSD#1 Sanitary Rehab/Replacement project. Other actions included approving a vehicle auction list and granting a procurement waiver for road AI software.

• Approved $5.5M borrowing for HF Storm Water Separation/Sanitary Rehab
• Approved $2M borrowing for WCSD#1 Sanitary Rehab/Replacement
• Approved $110,000 budget amendment for ESD-WCSD#1 Capital Planning
• Approved $500,000 budget amendment for Capital Project LTCPH114
• Approved $100,000 for new Capital Project WCSD#1 Sanitary Rehab/Replacement
• Approved auction of six vehicles (Ford Focuses, Econovan, and Explorers)
• Approved procurement waiver to purchase Road AI software for $16,300
• Approved granting an easement to NYSEG for a utility pole at Shushan Bridge

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee approved several budget amendments to carry over unspent grant funds for Public Health and Social Services. The committee also authorized a new budget for extreme risk protection orders and approved various departmental purchase and travel requests.

• Moved to Finance the creation of a 2023 budget for extreme risk protection orders
• Approved payment of $40 each for CVSOA dues for Director and Deputy Director
• Approved purchase of lunch for youth attending the Youth Leadership Forum
• Approved overnight stay in Lake Placid for Health Educator
• Appointed 12 members to the Professional Advisory Committee for three-year terms
• Approved $5,000 printer purchase funded by preparedness grant
• Approved budget amendments to carry over unspent funds for eight Public Health grants
• Approved blanket overnight stay for mandated DSS training within 60-mile radius

Information Technology

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Information Technology Committee is meeting to discuss the County Attorney's cyber security report and receive project status updates and a ticketing report from the IT department. The agenda also includes accepting minutes from the previous meeting and other business.

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

The committee accepted the minutes from the December 20, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed cyber security reports and IT project updates, including the status of Board of Elections equipment.

• Approved minutes of the December 20, 2022 meeting

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The committee approved the allocation of $50,000 for a small business loan/grant program and $50,000 for an electronic sign at the County complex. Members also moved to support maintaining current Soil and Water District laws and reappointed Meg Sutherland to the Ag & Farmland Protection Board.

• Approved $50,000 for Regional Planning Board small business loan/grant program
• Approved $50,000 for electronic sign at the front of the County complex
• Adopted resolution to the full Board to keep Soil and Water Districts as they currently are
• Reappointed Meg Sutherland to Ag & Farmland Protection Board (1/1/23-12/31/26)
• Accepted HVADC 2022 year-end report
• Accepted LCLG Regional Planning Board 2022 year-end report
• Accepted minutes of the November 22, 2022 meeting

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet on January 24, 2023, to consider several administrative and financial items. These include a request to remove a tax exemption on a property in Argyle, a $2,878 budget transfer for park ropes and buoys, and a $9,100 engineering contract for the main complex fire alarm system. The committee will also discuss the county employee handbook, purchasing policy, and the IDA Uniform Tax Exemption Policy.

• Remove RPTL1138 tax exemption on Argyle Parcel 182.-2-1.2
• Transfer $2,878 in 2022 parks budget for ropes and buoys
• Approve $9,100 for fire alarm system engineering at Main Complex
• Discuss employee handbook and purchasing policy
• Discuss IDA Uniform Tax Exemption Policy (UTEP)

The Government Operations Committee adopted a resolution requiring that any concession affecting a taxing jurisdiction's revenue stream must be approved by that entity. The committee also approved several employee handbook updates and budget amendments for county facilities.

• Adopted resolution requiring taxing entity approval for any revenue stream concessions
• Approved overnight travel to Albany for Real Property Director (Feb 27 – Mar 1, 2023)
• Forwarded $2,878 Parks budget amendment for ropes and buoys to Finance Committee
• Forwarded $9,100 budget amendment for Main Complex Fire Alarm engineering to Finance
• Approved allowing a floating classroom at Lauderdale Park
• Approved updating Employee Handbook effective date to 1/1/2012 to match CSEA contract
• Approved removing the 205-day maximum limit for sick time accumulation
• Approved new hire vacation of 5 days at hire and 5 days at six months

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on January 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors' Chambers. The agenda is procedural, with no specific items listed; resolutions will be distributed to board members in advance. The public can view the meeting via YouTube.

• Regular meeting scheduled for January 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
• Resolutions to be provided to board members by January 13, 2023.
• Deadline for submitting resolutions is January 12, 2023.
• Meeting will be held at County Municipal Center, 383 Upper Broadway, Bldg. B, Fort Edward, NY.

The Board of Supervisors approved a settlement regarding the opioid crisis (Teva) and a settlement for Greenwich Solar 1 LLC v. Washington County. Members also approved multiple budget amendments for public health, public safety, and capital projects, as well as several tax write-offs.

• Approved settlement relating to the opioid crisis (Teva) (Res. 17)
• Approved settlement for Greenwich Solar 1 LLC v. Washington County et. al. (Res. 24)
• Awarded bid 2022-33 for DPW Facility engineering and architectural services at Middle Falls (Res. 20)
• Approved tax write-offs for parcels in Town of Greenwich, Town of Salem, and Town of Hebron (Res. 9, 10, 11, 19)
• Amended budgets for Adult Protective Services, Public Health vehicles, and Snowmobile Trail Funds (Res. 12, 13, 14)
• Amended budgets for Public Safety Microwave upgrades and Capital Improvement Plan (Res. 15, 16)
• Amended budgets for Middle Falls Barn repairs and replacement (Res. 21, 22)
• Added Social Services Examiner, PT Temporary to the grade schedule (Res. 18) (17-0)

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee is meeting to accept minutes from December 14, 2022, and to audit and vote on paying monthly bills. The agenda is routine and procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Motion to pay all bills as audited
• Accept minutes from December 14, 2022

The Audit Committee approved the payment of monthly bills totaling $4,600,975.29 across multiple funds. The committee also authorized the payment of two stale vouchers for attorney services from 2021.

• Approved payment of monthly bills totaling $4,600,975.29
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $1,304.34 (Ann Bair, Esq. $652.50 and Kurt Mausert, Esq. $651.84)
• Accepted minutes from December 14, 2022 meeting

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will consider informational staffing requests to backfill vacated positions in the Aging and Public Works departments. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.

• Aging Services Aides (Per Diem) – vacated 1/5/23 due to promotion
• Bridge Repair Person – vacated 1/5/23 due to promotion
• Highway Worker II – vacated 1/5/23 due to promotion
• Senior Account Clerk – vacating 1/13/23 due to resignation

The committee approved the addition of a temporary part-time Social Services Examiner position to the Title by Grade schedule. Several straight backfill requests for the Aging, Public Works, and Social Services departments were also approved. Members discussed changes to laboratory service classifications in the County health insurance plan.

• Approved amendment to Title by Grade schedule for part-time Social Services Examiner position at Grade 10
• Approved backfill for Aging Services Aides (Per Diem)
• Approved backfill for Bridge Repair Person
• Approved backfill for Highway Worker II
• Approved backfill for Senior Account Clerk
• Approved backfill for Senior Caseworker
• Approved backfill for Senior Social Services Examiner
• Approved backfill for Caseworker and Principal Social Services Examiner

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss department reports, and consider several budget amendments, including a $25,000 grant for Adult Protective Services and a $59,733 adjustment for Public Health vehicles. They will also award a bid for engineering services for the Middle Falls Barn. The meeting is open to the public.

• County Clerk requests permission to apply for a grant
• Budget amendment: Adult Protective Services grant - $25,000
• Budget amendment: Public Health vehicle adjustment - $59,733
• Budget amendment: Snowmobile Trail 2023 budget - $10,000
• Award bid for Middle Falls Barn engineering

The committee approved a bid for barn engineering and authorized several budget amendments and tax write-offs. Members also discussed concerns regarding the IDA's tax exemption policies for solar projects and referred a resolution to the Government Operations Committee.

• Awarded Middle Falls Barn engineering bid to LaBella for $359,000
• Approved $1M transfer to the barns capital project
• Approved $19,448.22 write-off for uncollectible taxes from 1954-1983
• Approved $25,000 budget amendment for Adult Protective Services grant
• Approved $59,733 budget transfer for two Public Health vehicles
• Approved $10,000 budget increase for Snowmobile Trail funds
• Approved $3,100 amendment for Capital Project #123 and $1,920 for Capital Project #125
• Approved permission to apply for LGRMIF and Restore NY grants

Community Service Board

The Children and Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards is meeting to discuss mental health and substance use prevention, access to services, and adverse childhood experiences. The agenda includes presentations on clinical services, telehealth, and crisis management resources, as well as updates on systems changes and agency activities.

• Presentations by Caleo Counseling Center, Touchstones Services, and Behavioral Health Services North on clinical services
• Telehealth services update from AHI-North Country Digital Inclusion Coalition
• Crisis management updates: Glens Falls Hospital Emergency Services, Mobile Crisis Team (518-292-5499), North Star and Healy House, Home Based Crisis Intervention
• SPOA changes and Y-Reconnect updates
• Next meeting scheduled for May 10, 2023, at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls

The subcommittee received presentations on clinical services, emergency crisis services, and home-based crisis intervention. Members reviewed Wait House expansion plans and received information on upcoming virtual trainings and advocacy days. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss new and old business, including developing a plan of finance for WCSD#1 improvements, CSO investigations, and updates on capital construction and the Route 197 bridge force main replacement. The board will also consider quotes for an excavator and may enter executive session.

• Develop Plan of Finance for WCSD#1 Improvements
• KSPE CSO Investigations
• WWTP Capital Construction Update
• Route 197 Bridge Force Main Replacement Project
• Quotes for Excavator

The Board decided that sewer inspection and connection fees for the 252-unit Quarry Apartment Complex must be paid when infrastructure is installed, rejecting a proposal to pay upon issuance of certificates of occupancy. The Board also agreed to reconsider the removal of certain IDA parcels from the district if they are developed as a solar farm.

• Approved minutes from 12/13/22
• Rejected proposal to pay Quarry Apartment Complex connection fees upon CO; fees must be due when infrastructure is placed in ground
• Decided to reconsider removing IDA parcels from the district if intended use changes to a solar farm
• Determined excavator purchase must go to public bid per county policy

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services and Recovery Subcommittees of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards are meeting to receive informational updates on Warren County's ARPA behavioral health projects and opioid settlement funds. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Hope and Healing Recovery Center and agency updates. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Ashley Livingston of Hope and Healing Recovery Center
• Informational item: Warren County ARPA Behavioral Health Projects
• Informational item: Opioid Settlement Funds
• Agency updates

The Joint Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Subcommittee received updates on peer-led recovery services and veteran support programs. Robert York presented the allocation of $1,000,000 in ARPA funding and $383,096 in Opioid Settlement funds for behavioral health projects in Warren County. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was informational

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold its annual organization meeting to elect a chairman and vice chairman and conduct any other business brought before the board. The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online.

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

The Board held its organization meeting to elect leadership and approve initial resolutions. Robert A. Henke was elected Chairman and Samuel J. Hall was elected Vice Chairman. Six resolutions regarding bonds, payments, appropriations, and budget amendments were adopted.

• Elected Robert A. Henke as Chairman for 2023 (voice vote)
• Elected Samuel J. Hall as Vice Chairman for 2023 (voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution No. 1: To Fix Bond of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Adopted Resolution No. 2: To Pay Soil and Water Conservation District Board
• Adopted Resolution No. 3: Appropriation – Washington County Extension Service
• Adopted Resolution No. 4: To Designate Depositories
• Adopted Resolution No. 5: To Reaffirm the Rules of the Board of Supervisors for 2023
• Adopted Resolution No. 6 as amended: Amend 2023 Budget for Technology Innovation and Election Resource Grant Program ($20,210 for equipment and $37,562 for contractual)