Yates County, NY

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider eight GML 239 referrals, including site plans, subdivisions, special use permits, and a text amendment. The board will also receive a notice from the Village of Dundee about its intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of a proposed annexation. No old or new business is listed.

• 2026-42: Tram track extension and landing platform at 258 E Lake Road, Middlesex
• 2026-44: 9.92 kW solar array with net-metering at 5371 Route 364, Middlesex
• 2026-45: Private Mennonite school special use permit at 1721 Second Milo Road, Penn Yan
• 2026-46: 40x80 shop for skid loader repair and sales at 788 State Rt 14, Penn Yan
• 2026-47: Short-term rental application at 51 Seneca Street, Dundee

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider 30 resolutions at its August 10, 2026 meeting, covering shared services, software contracts, personnel appointments, and budget appropriations. Notable items include a resolution calling for a two-year delay of federal SNAP administrative cost shifts, creation of a part-time Emergency Management Coordinator, and approval of the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, audits, and committee reports.

• Resolution 326-26: Calls for two-year delay of federal SNAP cost shifts, citing $140,000 annual impact on Yates County
• Resolution 317-26: Authorizes shared Code Enforcement Officer agreement with Schuyler County for 2027-2028 at $3,000 annually
• Resolution 319-26: Approves $12,908 contract with ePlus Group for Varonis data lifecycle automation software
• Resolution 322-26: Creates part-time Emergency Management Coordinator position (cost not to exceed $38,070)
• Resolution 346-26: Approves Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2027-2031

The Legislature approved the FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan, which includes $40.4 million in projects and a net tax levy of $14.05 million over five years. The vote was 13-1, with Legislator Button dissenting. The Legislature also unanimously approved 30 other resolutions, including appointments, contracts, and budget adjustments.

• Approved FY 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan (13-1, Button no)
• Appointed John Christensen as Democratic Election Commissioner (unanimous)
• Authorized shared code enforcement officer agreement with Schuyler County (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with ePlus Group for Varonis software, $12,908 (unanimous)
• Authorized creation of part-time Emergency Management Coordinator position (unanimous)
• Authorized filling Director of Emergency Services position (unanimous)
• Approved resolution calling for two-year delay of federal SNAP cost shifts (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Empire Access for broadband expansion to non-funded areas (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Services. The body is deciding on two resolutions regarding intermunicipal and commercial agreements.

• Proposed intermunicipal agreement with Schuyler County to share a Code Enforcement Officer for 2027-2028 at an annual rate of $3,000
• Proposed license agreement with TOTIB Media Inc. (dba FLX Local Media) for $365 annually and $250 monthly ($3,000 annual) for equipment and antennas
• District Attorney report noting the ADA position remains vacant and the People v. Ronald Chilson trial begins August 10, 2026
• Probation report for April-June 2026 showing 21 active community service cases and 189.5 hours completed
• Sheriff's report noting 3 vacancies in Corrections and an uptick in DWI arrests

The Public Safety Committee reviewed reports from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, Sheriff, and Public Safety Facility Project, accepting them as information. The committee advanced two resolutions to the Legislature without objection: an intermunicipal agreement with Schuyler County to share a Code Enforcement Officer for 2027-2028, and a license agreement with TOTIB Media Inc. dba FLX Local Media. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session.

• Advanced intermunicipal agreement with Schuyler County to share Code Enforcement Officer for 2027-2028
• Advanced license agreement with TOTIB Media Inc. dba FLX Local Media
• Approved minutes of July 7th meeting as submitted
• Entered executive session unanimously

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget transfers, state and federal aid appropriations, and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The body will also consider a one-year time extension for the ReConnect broadband project and a new appointment to the Planning Board.

• Proposed one-year time extension for the ReConnect broadband project
• Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
• Appointment of Chris Mays to the Yates County Planning Board
• Appropriation of cannabis tax revenue and various state/federal aids
• Report of $3,459,993 NYS Retirement bill due December 15th

The Yates County Finance Committee reviewed department reports and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature, including a letter requesting a time extension for the ReConnect broadband project and the appointment of Chris Mays to the Planning Board. The committee also decided to pay Penn Yan Central School $1,062.19 to make it whole for a state shortfall, then seek reimbursement from the state. No formal votes were taken on the resolutions; the committee agreed to move them forward without official objections.

• Advanced resolution to authorize letter requesting time extension for ReConnect broadband project
• Advanced resolution to appoint Chris Mays to Yates County Planning Board
• Advanced 2026 budget transfers and multiple aid appropriations
• Advanced approval of Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2027-2031
• Decided to pay Penn Yan Central School $1,062.19 for state shortfall, then seek state reimbursement (all except Paddock)
• Approved July 7 meeting minutes as submitted
• Entered executive session on contract negotiations (unanimous)

Government Operations

The Yates County Legislature’s Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and act on two contracts: one with ePlus Group for Varonis software and another with Integrated Health 21 for biometric screenings. The committee will also ratify a letter supporting Penn Yan’s application for state Smart Growth planning funds.

• Authorize Chair to sign $Varonis Data Lifecycle Automation Software contract with ePlus Group, Inc.
• Authorize Chair to sign $HealthyU Max Biometric Screening Services agreement with Integrated Health 21
• Ratify letter of support for Village of Penn Yan’s Smart Growth Community Planning Program application
• Appoint Democratic Election Commissioner (Christensen)
• Public comment session

The Government Operations Committee reviewed reports from Elections, Soil & Water, CCE, IT, County Clerk, HR, and Legislative Operations, all accepted as information. The committee advanced three resolutions to the full Legislature without objection: a contract with ePlus Group for Varonis software, an agreement with Integrated Health 21 for biometric screening, and the appointment of John Christensen as Democratic Election Commissioner. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were only cleared for legislative consideration.

• Advanced contract with ePlus Group for Varonis software to Legislature
• Advanced agreement with Integrated Health 21 for biometric screening to Legislature
• Advanced appointment of John Christensen as Democratic Election Commissioner to Legislature
• Approved minutes of July 6th meeting as submitted
• Entered executive session to discuss employment history (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee is considering a resolution to request a two-year delay of federal SNAP administrative and benefit cost shifts. The body is also reviewing public health updates, including the first positive measles wastewater detection in the Village of Penn Yan.

• Resolution to delay H.R. 1 SNAP cost shifts to avoid an estimated $140,000 annual cost to Yates County
• Proposed amendment to Resolution No. 441-25 for a contract with S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
• Report of first positive measles wastewater detection in the Village of Penn Yan
• Free rabies clinic scheduled for August 11 at the Yates County Highway Department
• Report of $100,000 rental supplement plan fully committed in less than two months

The Human Services Committee approved minutes from July 6 and advanced two resolutions to the full Legislature with no objections: one calling for a two-year delay of federal SNAP cost shifts and another amending a contract with S2AY Rural Health Network. Reports were accepted from Public Defender, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services, covering topics like Medicaid changes, housing programs, and health priorities. No formal votes were taken on the resolutions; they were only cleared for legislative consideration.

• Approved minutes from July 6 meeting
• Advanced resolution for two-year delay of federal SNAP cost shifts to Legislature
• Advanced amendment to Resolution 441-25 (S2AY Rural Health Network contract) to Legislature

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is reviewing a four-year electric supply contract with Constellation Energy and a three-year agreement with Vector Airport Systems for billing services. The body is also considering contracts for surplus equipment auctions and town snow and ice removal.

• Electric supply contract for Benton facility and Guyanoga Highway barn with Constellation Energy
• Professional services agreement with Vector Airport Systems, LLC for airport fee billing and collection
• Contract with Auctions International to sell surplus materials and equipment
• 2026-2027 Snow and Ice contracts with participating Townships
• C&S consultant agreement for Runway 1-19 REILS project with a $1,600 county cost

The Public Works Committee approved minutes and advanced several resolutions to the Legislature without objection, including a Constellation Energy electric contract, an Auctions International contract, 2026-2027 snow and ice contracts, and a Vector Airport Systems renewal. Reports from Buildings & Grounds, Highway, Airport, Seneca Flight Operations, and the Public Safety Facility Project were accepted as information. No formal votes were recorded; decisions were made by consensus.

• Advanced Constellation Energy electric contract to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced Auctions International contract authorization to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced 2026-2027 snow and ice contracts to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced Vector Airport Systems renewal agreement to Legislature (no objections)
• Approved July 6th minutes as submitted
• Accepted Buildings & Grounds report as information
• Accepted Highway report as information
• Accepted Public Safety Facility Project report as information

Airport Council

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will review five referrals including area variances for a sign and deck, a site plan for a convenience store with fuel pumps, a special use permit for a business expansion, and a moratorium on data centers. The board will also consider a SEQRA lead agency notice for a proposed village code amendment on abandoned vehicle enforcement.

• Area variance for 36"x72" free-standing sign at 675 Liberty Street, Penn Yan (2026-36)
• Site plan for convenience store with fuel pumps and canopy at 134-138 Elm Street, Penn Yan (2026-37)
• Area variance for 8x10 front deck in Town of Torrey (2026-38)
• Special use permit for 9,000 sq ft business addition at 2377 State Route 14, Penn Yan (2026-39)
• Moratorium proposal on data centers by Town of Barrington (2026-40)

The Planning Board reviewed and approved several General Municipal Law 239 referrals, including a gas station site plan in Penn Yan and a data center moratorium in Barrington. The board also approved a text amendment for short-term rental regulations in the Village of Dundee.

• Approved GML 239 referral for 36"x72" sign at 675 Liberty Street, Penn Yan (no significant countywide impact)
• Approved GML 239 referral for Crosby's Convenience Store and gas station at 134-138 Elm Street, Penn Yan (positive countywide impact)
• Approved GML 239 referral for 8x10 deck construction in Town of Torrey (no significant countywide impact)
• Approved GML 239 referral for 9,000 sq ft business addition in Town of Torrey (no significant countywide impact)
• Approved GML 239 referral for Town of Barrington moratorium on data centers (positive countywide impact)
• Approved GML 239 referral for Village of Dundee short-term rental regulations limiting facilities to 15 parcels (positive countywide impact)
• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (8 in favor)

Yates County Legislature

This special legislative session includes a public comment period and a single substantive item: an update on the Public Safety Facility. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, attendance, pledge, and possible executive session).

• Public Safety Facility Update (no details provided in agenda)

The meeting consisted of public comments regarding the proposed new jail project and a project manager update. No substantive decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet in a special session on July 22, 2026. Members are expected to vote on a motion to convene an Executive Session. The session would address public‑safety issues that could be harmed by disclosure and a proposed real‑property acquisition whose value might be affected by publicity.

• Motion to convene an Executive Session
• Discussion of public‑safety matters deemed confidential
• Consideration of a proposed real‑property acquisition
• Concern that publicity could affect property value

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature is meeting to authorize several state grant contracts for the Board of Elections and discuss personnel changes within the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider agreements for preschool transportation and airport runway improvements.

• Vote by Mail Grant Program Contract #C005396 for $5,622.06
• Ballot by Mail Grant Program Extension Contract #BOE01-C004996-1110000 for $5,883.14
• Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage Grant Program Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 for $4,527.64
• Creation of one full-time Caseworker position for the Court-Based Navigator Program
• Consultant agreement with C & S Companies to replace Runway 1-19 REILs

The Legislature unanimously approved the minutes from the June 8 meeting and approved payment of the audit. It adopted Resolution 280‑26, authorizing the chair to sign an electronic poll book contract for $134.61. It also adopted Resolution 281‑26, authorizing the chair to sign a vote‑by‑mail grant contract for $5,622.06. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved/pay audit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 280‑26: authorize electronic poll book contract $134.61 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 281‑26: authorize vote‑by‑mail contract $5,622.06 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The agenda includes a resolution (RS 2417-A) to establish standard work days and reporting requirements for elected and appointed officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System. The form is a blank template with no specific names, dates, or work hours filled in, so the item is purely procedural.

• Resolution to define standard work days (6-8 hrs/day) for officials and report to NYS retirement system
• Requires certification by secretary/clerk and 30-day public posting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget transfers, aid appropriations, and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The session includes updates on broadband expansion, final assessment rolls, and the 2027 budget timeline.

• Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
• Resolution to award Phase 3 broadband bid to Eustis Cable for $2.6 million
• Budget transfers and aid appropriations for Community Services, Public Health, Workforce Development, and Highway
• Renewal of Yates County Planning Board appointment for S. Purdy
• Public hearing for 2027 Budget Adoption scheduled for November 19th at 6:00 p.m.

The Finance Committee voted to abolish the 5% administration credit offered to short-term rental owners for remitting occupancy tax, following the Attorney's recommendation. The committee also approved the ReConnect Phase 2 financial report and advanced several resolutions to the Legislature, including the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. All other reports were accepted as information.

• Abolished the 5% Occupancy Tax administration credit for short-term rental owners.
• Approved the ReConnect financial report, including an $89,401 advance request.
• Advanced resolution to renew Yates County Planning Board appointment (S. Purdy).
• Advanced 2026 Budget Transfers resolution.
• Advanced Appropriate Aid resolutions for Community Services, Public Health, Workforce Development, and Highway.
• Advanced resolution to amend Resolution No. 276-26 (Appropriate Aid - Highway).
• Advanced resolution to approve the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031.
• Approved minutes of the June 2nd meeting as submitted.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing monthly statistics and goal progress from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff's offices. The body is also receiving updates on the Public Safety Facility project and a new countywide EMS coordination plan.

• Review of the Public Safety Facility project verbal update
• Development of a Countywide EMS coordination plan due mid-December
• Proposed animal abuse registry currently under review by the County attorney
• Final design phase for a new fire training facility with construction contract under review
• Report of a vacant ADA position with no current applicants

The Yates County Public Safety Committee met on July 7, 2026, and approved the June 2nd minutes. The meeting consisted primarily of public comments and departmental reports, with no substantive decisions made. The committee entered executive session to discuss negotiations and public safety building infrastructure, then adjourned.

• Approved June 2nd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on negotiations and public safety building infrastructure (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review reports from Buildings and Grounds, Highway, and Airport departments, and consider resolutions including a $64,000 consultant agreement for replacing Runway 1-19 REILs at Penn Yan Airport. Other items include declaring surplus highway equipment, updates on bridge projects and tree removal, and a monthly Weights & Measures report.

• Resolution to authorize $64,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee consultant agreement with C&S Companies for Runway 1-19 REILs replacement (county share $4,506)
• Resolution to declare surplus a 2020 Volvo EWR170E rubber tire excavator (E-6) for auction
• Pre-emption Road Bridge to open to traffic on July 10th
• First Baptist Church requests removal of pine tree next to its building in the park
• Weights & Measures June 2026 report lists 30 inspections of scales and milk tanks at local farms and businesses

The Public Works Committee approved a laneway use agreement for Haggerty Road in Potter. It also approved the removal of a pine tree for First Baptist Church and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a proposed lease or purchase of real property.

• Approved Haggerty Road laneway use agreement (no vote tally provided)
• Approved removal of pine tree for First Baptist Church (no vote tally provided)
• Authorized multiple resolutions to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections recorded)
• Unanimously approved motion to enter executive session to discuss property lease/purchase

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will vote on multiple resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign agreements, including LexisNexis for the Public Defender, NYSARC/Mozaic for preschool transportation, and JUUL settlement funds with Penn Yan and Dundee school districts. They will also receive departmental reports from Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, and Veterans, covering transportation, food pantries, and the new SCR reporting law.

• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services (cost not specified)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC dba Mozaic for transportation of preschool children with disabilities
• Authorize Chair to sign agreements with Penn Yan Central School District (Preschool Special Education Program and JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with Dundee Central School District (JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreements with Village of Penn Yan (CAI Grant Funds) and Common Ground Health

The Human Services Committee approved the June 1 minutes and authorized the Chair of the Legislature to sign several agreements, including with LexisNexis Services, NYSARC Inc., Penn Yan Central School District, Dundee Central School District, the Village of Penn Yan, and Common Ground Health. It also approved a resolution to create a separate account for opiate settlement funds. The committee authorized proclamations for August 4 as U.S. Coast Guard Birthday and August 7, 2026 as National Purple Heart Day in Yates County.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC Inc. for preschool transportation
• Authorized Chair to sign agreements with Penn Yan Central School District (Preschool Special Education and JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Dundee Central School District (JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Village of Penn Yan (CAI Grant Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Common Ground Health
• Approved resolution to start separate account for opiate settlement funds

Government Operations

The Government Operation Committee will discuss several grant contracts for the Board of Elections and personnel reclassifications for the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider a resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Town of Torrey.

• Authorization of six election-related grant contracts, including Electronic Poll Book Grant #C005058 for $134.61
• Proposal to create and fill one full-time Caseworker position for the Court-Based Navigator Program
• Reclassification of Public Health Educator and Public Health Specialist positions
• Resolution to rescind Resolution 341-19 and establish new CJCC Bylaws
• Resolution recognizing the 175th Anniversary of the Town of Torrey

The committee approved the minutes of the June 1 meeting. It authorized moving forward a resolution to recognize the Town of Torrey’s 175th anniversary and place it in a time capsule. The committee also approved forwarding six authorizations that allow the Chair of the Legislature to sign various grant program contracts. Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar will conduct the committee audit this month.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved resolution to recognize Town of Torrey 175th anniversary (to be placed in time capsule)
• Approved forwarding six authorizations for the Chair of the Legislature to sign grant program contracts (Electronic Poll Book, Vote‑by‑Mail, Ballot‑by‑Mail extension, 2025 General Election extension, 2024 General Election extension, Absentee Ballot Pre‑Paid Postage extension)
• Assigned Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar to perform the committee audit this month

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider four referrals under GML 239, including a site plan to convert a vacant warehouse into 12 grow rooms at 38 Powell Lane in Penn Yan, an area variance for a parcel division on Vine Street in Dundee where frontage is less than the required 100 feet, and two livestock permit applications in Dundee. The board will also receive a notice from the Village of Dundee regarding its intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of an amendment to limit short-term rental facilities to fifteen lots.

• Referral 2026-32: Northeast Extracts LLC proposes to convert vacant warehouse at 38 Powell Lane, Penn Yan into 12 grow rooms (site plan, no site improvements).
• Referral 2026-33: Scott Boudinot seeks area variance at 19 Vine Street, Dundee to divide parcel; proposed frontages of 75', 67', and 60' versus code-required 100'.
• Referral 2026-34: Darryl Lauster requests livestock permit for 5-6 hens on 1.13 acres at 46 Main Street, Dundee.
• Referral 2026-35: Jacqualynne Alnutt requests livestock permit for 6 chickens, 6 ducks, and 3 goats on 0.28 acre at 79 Hollister Street, Dundee.
• Village of Dundee notifies intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of zoning amendment to limit short-term rental facilities to 15 lots.

The Board reviewed several GML 239 referrals regarding commercial and residential projects in Penn Yan and Dundee. Decisions were made on a warehouse conversion, a parcel division, and two livestock permits.

• Approved grow room site plan for Northeast Extracts LLC (9-2)
• Approved area variance for Scott Boudinot land division (unspecified tally)
• Approved livestock permit for Darryl Lauster (unspecified tally)
• Denied livestock permit for Jacqualynne Alnutt due to negative countywide impact (unspecified tally)

Airport Council

The Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council met to review routine reports and project updates. Key items include addressing pavement issues in the T Hangar area, awaiting FAA closeout for the Taxiway B Extension, and a proposal to hire outside counsel for FAA matters. The council also discussed the status of a hangar construction grant and snow removal equipment purchases.

• Proposal to engage outside counsel with FAA expertise for potential noncompliance letter
• T Hangar pavement issues to be addressed as part of this year's project
• Taxiway B Extension awaiting FAA closeout
• 2023 NYSDOT 8-bay hangar grant: awaiting bond from Chrysanntha Construction and EBO approval
• Runway 10-28 rehabilitation: field survey complete, geotech planned for July

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of a new ambulance, fill emergency medical and correction officer vacancies, and establish new specialty rescue teams. The body will also approve the renewal of a community alert service.

• Authorize new ambulance purchase for $169,650
• Authorize filling EMT and Paramedic positions
• Authorize filling Correction Officer positions
• Authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish new rescue teams
• Authorize renewal of Nixle services for $2,868.41

The legislative session included recognition for Leadership Yates County graduates and various public comments regarding local issues. No substantive votes or legislative decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to establish four new specialty rescue teams: a Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team, a Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team, a Fire Investigation Team, and Deputy Fire Coordinators. The resolution is to be voted on during the same meeting after the hearing.

• Resolution authorizes creation of a Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of a Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of a Fire Investigation Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of Deputy Fire Coordinators
• Teams created under NYS General Municipal Law 209-BB, with coverage under Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will consider resolutions to authorize new specialty rescue teams and renew Nixle emergency alert services. They will also receive updates from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff's offices, including a review of the Alternatives to Incarceration program.

• Authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team, Hazmat Decontamination Team, Fire Investigation Team, and Deputy Fire Coordinators
• Recognize July 19-25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Authorize renewal of Nixle emergency notification services
• Probation Department report on Alternatives to Incarceration Community Service Program with 829.5 hours completed in 2025
• Sheriff's office statistics for April 2026 and updates on corrections, law enforcement, and STOP-DWI program

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting and noted that Chair Willson and Commissioner Flynn will sign the audit this month. It approved a resolution to recognize July 19‑25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. The committee also approved resolutions to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to establish new specialty rescue teams and to renew Nixle services, with no objections recorded.

• Approved May 5 meeting minutes as submitted
• Chair Willson and Commissioner Flynn will sign the audit this month
• Approved resolution to recognize July 19‑25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Approved resolution to authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish new specialty rescue teams
• Approved resolution to renew Nixle services

Finance Committee

The committee considered the Tourism Advisory Committee's Round 2 funding recommendations. It approved funding for the Keuka Lake Wine Trail ($3,000) and Wager’s Cider Mill ($5,000). All other tourism applications were not recommended for funding. The approvals will be reflected in the 2026 Yates County budget.

• Approve $3,000 grant to Keuka Lake Wine Trail
• Approve $5,000 grant to Wager’s Cider Mill
• Reject funding for Dundee Library, Once Finger Lakes, Saunders Finger Lakes Museum, Sweet Farm, Village of Dundee, and Village of Penn Yan applications
• Resolution to establish Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund
• Resolution to amend Electronic Banking Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting. It approved the Tourism Advisory Council’s Round 2 2026 funding recommendations after discussion with no objections. The committee also approved several resolutions—including 2026 budget transfers, creation of an opioid‑settlement reserve fund, amendment to adopt an electronic banking policy, and appropriate aid for social services—without recorded objections. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved May 5 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approved TAC Round 2 2026 funding recommendations (no objections)
• Approved 2026 Budget Transfers resolution (no objections)
• Approved establishment of Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund (no objections)
• Approved amendment to adopt Electronic Banking Policy (Resolution 98‑15) (no objections)
• Approved Appropriate Aid (Social Services) (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Public Works Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Public Safety Facility project (construction management contract with Pike executed), highway capital projects (milling and paving on CR19 and CR5, vehicle sales revenue $53,500), airport operations (hangar delays, skydive agreement in progress), and buildings and grounds projects. No resolutions are up for vote; all items are informational reports.

• Execution of construction management services contract with Pike for Public Safety Facility; no-cost change order in process
• Sale of two Chevy Equinoxes and one Chevy Malibu by Auctions Int. for total revenue of $53,500
• Highway capital projects: 149,651 sq yds asphalt milling completed; paving underway on North Main Street (CR19) and Dundee Himrod Road (CR5)
• Authorization requested to provide each Town/Village with 10 loads of millings and to charge municipalities for additional loads at county's 3-year average cost
• Airport: 8-Bay T-Hangar project delayed by NYSDOT; working on written agreement with Skydive Keuka Lake for skydiving operations

The Public Works Committee voted 4‑2 to add a double‑lane temporary bridge to the Ferguson Corners Bridge project after discussion of delays and safety concerns. The motion to proceed without a temporary bridge failed on a 2‑4 vote. The committee also approved increasing the cost of milling loads from $100 to $175 and authorized the usual 10 loads for each town and village, as well as additional millings for the Yates County Fairgrounds.

• Approved double‑lane temporary bridge for Ferguson Corners Bridge (4-2)
• Rejected motion to continue Ferguson Corners Bridge without temporary bridge (2-4)
• Approved increase of milling load cost to $175 per load (vote not recorded)
• Authorized 10 milling loads for each town and village (vote not recorded)
• Approved additional millings for Yates County Fairgrounds parking lot (vote not recorded)
• Approved audit signing by Purdy & Lawson this month (procedural)
• Approved minutes from May 4 and May 11 meetings (unanimous)
• Reported VFD project under contract and Air Handler design phase (informational)

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will consider resolutions to fill a full-time Assistant Public Defender position (fully funded by a Hurrell-Harring grant), authorize the annual update to the 4-Year Plan for the Area Agency on Aging, and approve contracts including one with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board. The agenda also includes updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services.

• Authorize Public Defender to fill a full-time Assistant Public Defender position (cost $155,510, fully grant-funded)
• Authorization to sign annual update and 4-year plan review for Yates County Area Agency on Aging
• Authorize contract with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Authorize contract with agencies listed by Social Services Commissioner
• Authorize Chair of Legislature to sign letter to US Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the May 4 meeting and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including a contract for transporting preschool children with disabilities. An executive‑session vote to discuss an individual's employment history passed unanimously.

• Approved May 4 minutes as submitted (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Public Defender to fill a full‑time assistant position (no objections)
• Authorized signing of annual update and 4‑year plan for the Area Agency on Aging (no objections)
• Authorized appointment and contracts with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign letter to US Department of Housing and Urban Development (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign agreement with NYSACHO (no objections)
• Authorized chair to award bid and sign contract for transportation of preschool children with disabilities (no objections)
• Executive‑session vote to discuss employment history – unanimous

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing proposals for new FOIL software and several personnel authorizations for emergency services and the sheriff's office. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming primary elections and watershed inspections.

• Proposed annual subscription for Civic Plus 'Next Request' FOIL software at $10,788
• Resolution to fill full-time EMT and Paramedic positions for Emergency Services
• Resolution to fill full-time Correction Officer and Emergency Services Dispatcher positions for the Sheriff
• Proposed MOU for professional malpractice insurance reimbursement for the Jail Nurse
• MOU with NY State Unified Court System for the Court Electronic Filing System Bulk Data Exchange

The May 4 meeting minutes were approved as submitted. The committee agreed to forward several resolutions to the Legislative meeting, including authorizations for emergency‑service EMT and paramedic positions, sheriff‑staffed correction officer and dispatcher roles, and memoranda of understanding with the state court system and Council 82 Corrections. The committee also approved an amendment to authorize the Chair to sign a website renewal contract with CivicPlus. No official objections were recorded for any of these items.

• Approved May 4 minutes as submitted (no objections)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature to sign MOU with NY State Unified Court System for electronic filing (no objections)
• Authorized Directors of Emergency Services to fill full‑time EMT positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Directors of Emergency Services to fill full‑time Paramedic positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Correction Officer positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Emergency Services Dispatcher positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature and Sheriff to sign MOU with Council 82 Corrections‑Other Employees Unit for malpractice insurance reimbursement (no objections)
• Amended Resolution No. 19‑26 to authorize Chair to sign website renewal contract with CivicPlus (no objections)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will open the meeting, approve the April 23 minutes, and review several GML 239 referrals. Applicants seek a variance for a small antenna, multiple special‑use permits for short‑term rentals and a new four‑unit apartment building, a subdivision of a two‑acre parcel, and a town‑wide short‑term rental moratorium. The board will also receive a communications update on environmental reviews for a new water main on Kings Hill Road and Perry Point Road. No old business, member reports, or new business are listed.

• Variance request for a small antenna on a utility pole near 1048 East Lake Road (Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC).
• Special‑use permit for a short‑term rental at 12 Orchard Lane, Penn Yan.
• Special‑use permit and site plan for a four‑unit apartment at 41 Union St, Dundee.
• Subdivision of a 2‑acre parcel from a 111.7‑acre property at 2456 State Rt 14, Penn Yan.
• Proposal by the Town of Starkey to enact a short‑term rental moratorium.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting and affirmed that several applications have no significant countywide impact. It approved a variance for Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, special use permits for short-term rentals in Dundee, a four-unit apartment project, a subdivision in Torrey, and a six-month short-term rental moratorium for the Town of Starkey. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 23 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems variance (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental permit for Nathan Kendall, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved 4‑unit apartment project and site plan for Trevor Sutherland, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental permit for Jerry Caldwell, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved subdivision of 2‑acre parcel for Raymond Zimmerman, Torrey (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental moratorium for Town of Starkey (all in favor)

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed the financial report and several project updates. The field survey for Runway 10-28 rehabilitation is complete, and design work will begin once all information is received. Other items include taxiway B extension awaiting FAA closure, snow‑removal equipment delivery, and fence improvement design pending. No new business was introduced.

• Runway 10-28 rehabilitation: field survey finished, design work to commence
• Taxiway B extension: awaiting FAA close‑out
• Snow removal equipment purchase: all items received except snow pusher
• Fence improvement: walking the fence completed, design to start soon
• REIL replacement awarded, pending FAA grant

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