Yates County public meetings in 2025

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special session on December 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers at 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District. Details of the proposal are posted on the county website and can be requested by email.

• Special session for Year-End Legislative Meeting
• Public hearing on addition of viable agricultural lands to the Agricultural District

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will conduct a public hearing on modifying Agricultural District #1 to include eight parcels totaling 493.6 acres. The meeting will also consider several resolutions authorizing contracts and reimbursements, including a $3,657 expense for a nurse practitioner, a $4,735 expense for a jail physician, a $7,000 STOP‑DWI services contract with FLACRA, and adoption of an artificial intelligence use policy. Additional items include inter‑municipal dog‑control agreements and approval of the 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan.

• Public hearing on modification of Agricultural District #1 – 8 parcels, 493.6 acres
• Expense reimbursement agreement with Nurse Practitioner Patsy Ballard, up to $3,657
• Expense reimbursement agreement with Jail Physician Dr. Dewitt, up to $4,735
• 2026 STOP‑DWI services agreement with FLACRA for $7,000
• Adoption of Yates County Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

The Yates County Legislature adopted seven unanimous resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign various 2026 agreements, including an equitable sharing agreement, reimbursements for jail medical staff, a STOP‑DWI services contract, and inter‑municipal dog‑control agreements. It also approved the 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan and recommended adding eight parcels (493.6 acres) to Agricultural District #1. A resolution to adopt an AI use policy was withdrawn and not acted upon. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign 2026 renewal equitable sharing agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign expense reimbursement agreement with Nurse Practitioner up to $3,657 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign expense reimbursement agreement with Jail Physician up to $4,735 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign 2026 STOP‑DWI services agreement with FLACRA for $7,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign inter‑municipal dog control agreements with nine towns (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Coordinator to sign approved 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan ($68,130 budget, $30,000 anticipated revenue) (unanimous)
• Recommended inclusion of 8 parcels totaling 493.6 acres into Agricultural District #1 (unanimous)
• Resolution 566-25 (AI Use Policy) was withdrawn; no action taken

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider four GML 239 referrals, including a pole barn for cold storage, accessory living quarters above a garage, adoption of the Village of Dundee Comprehensive Plan, and a short‑term rental permit. The board also received notices that the Town of Benton plans to act as lead agency for the BN80 Solar project and that the Town of Potter will adopt its Comprehensive Plan under SEQRA. No old business, member reports, or new business are scheduled.

• 2025-55: Kevin Moravec proposes a 60' × 100' pole barn for cold storage at 124 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan.
• 2025-56: Mark Murphy seeks a special use permit for accessory living quarters on the second story of an existing garage at 280 Route 54 East Lake Road.
• 2025-57: Village of Dundee proposes adoption of its Comprehensive Plan.
• 2025-58: Nate Salpeter requests a short‑term rental permit for 107 Main Street, Penn Yan.
• Notice: Town of Benton Planning Board to act as lead agency for the BN80 Solar project SEQRA review.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It then approved four GML 239 referrals— a pole barn in Penn Yan, accessory living quarters in Milo, a Comprehensive Plan for Dundee, and a short‑term rental permit in Penn Yan— each found to have no significant countywide impact. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-55 pole barn (8 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-56 accessory living quarters (9 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-57 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-58 short‑term rental permit (8 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider two resolutions that correct errors in the 2026 tax rates for the town of Jerusalem. One resolution amends the County Equalization and Apportionment Table, and the other amends the Town Tax Rates. An executive session may be convened to consult legal counsel.

• Amend Resolution No. 554-25 to adopt the 2026 Yates County Equalization and Apportionment Table with corrected county tax rate for Jerusalem
• Amend Resolution No. 555-25 to adopt the 2026 Town Tax Rates with corrected county tax rate for Jerusalem
• Motion to convene an Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel

The Legislature amended Resolution 554‑25 to fix the county tax rate for the town of Jerusalem in the 2026 Equalization and Apportionment Table. It also amended Resolution 555‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s rate in the 2026 Town Tax Rates. Members voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss union negotiations and legal counsel. Finally, they authorized the Chair and the Sheriff to sign a separation agreement with Council 82 Deputy Sheriffs Union.

• Amended Resolution 554‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s county tax rate (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 555‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s town tax rate (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss union negotiations and legal counsel (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature and Sheriff to sign Separation Agreement with Council 82 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider and vote on a series of resolutions authorizing multiple memoranda of understanding, contracts, and appropriations. Items include a $15,000 NYSED grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a $30,122.89 one‑year security information and event management contract with Sedara Security, and a $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension. The body will also set a public hearing date for adding viable agricultural lands to the county’s Agricultural District and approve minutes, an audit, and committee reports.

• Approve $15,000 NYSED grant for 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
• Approve $30,122.89 one‑year SIEM contract with Sedara Security (Buffalo, NY)
• Approve $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension (plus $108,458 in‑kind space)
• Authorize monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, and labor $1,081.58 for dog pound services with Humane Society of Yates County
• Set date for public hearing on addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District

The Yates County Legislature unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign multiple 2026 agreements, including a $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension. Other unanimous actions included MOUs for the county dog pound, victim services, a public‑safety employee assistance program, a security monitoring contract, and an intergovernmental cybersecurity agreement. The Legislature also accepted a $15,000 state grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign Dog Pound & Related Services MOU with Humane Society (monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, labor $1,081.58) – Unanimous
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign MOU with Safe Harbors of Finger Lakes for victim services – Unanimous
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign renewed EAP agreement for public safety employees costing $3,855.55 – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension, appropriating $360,500 and $108,458 in‑kind space – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign one‑year SIEM security contract with Sedara Security for up to $30,122.89 – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign intergovernmental cybersecurity information‑sharing agreement with NYS ITS and DHSES at no cost – Unanimous
• Accepted $15,000 NYSED grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – Unanimous

Airport Council

The Airport Council unanimously accepted the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial report. The council heard updates on safety, marketing, construction projects, and the Seneca FBO, including the taxiway B extension, a NYSDOT hangar grant, runway design, and snow‑removal equipment delivery. No new motions were recorded beyond thanking a departing member and reviewing the emergency contact list.

• Purchase Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Project – vendor anticipating bucket delivery next week
• Taxiway B Extension – final as‑built drawings needed from contractor before closure
• 2023 NYSDOT 8‑bay hangar grant – plans being finalized, bids to be advertised in January
• Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation Design – runoff to be addressed in design review
• Altaport / Vector transition – electronic rate accepted, billing to be paper

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve several resolutions, including appointing Edward Gilman as the Town of Potter representative on the Planning Board. It will also consider a renewal of the Systems East/Tax Collection Solutions contract and budget transfer resolutions that allocate aid to the sheriff and adjust fund balances. Additional items include updates on short‑term rental occupancy tax enforcement and a report of $3.74 cannabis tax revenue for July‑September 2025.

• Resolution appointing Edward Gilman (18 S Main St, Rushville, NY 14544) to the Planning Board for a three‑year term (Dec 2025‑Dec 2028)
• Renewal of the contract with Systems East / Tax Collection Solutions (TCS)
• 2025 Budget Transfers resolution – appropriating aid to the sheriff, adjusting assigned fund balance, and handling net tax debits/credits to towns
• Short‑Term Rental legislation update – letter to owners confirming no change to occupancy tax and work on VRBO tax language
• Cannabis tax revenue of $3.74 reported for July‑September 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and confirmed that the audit will be signed this month. An EFT Payments system was approved for exploration. The committee unanimously voted to enter executive session. Several resolutions, including 2025 budget transfers, were cleared to go to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved minutes from the November 4 meeting (as submitted)
• Approved EFT Payments exploration (Committee approved)
• Approved financial report: audit completed and submitted to RUS
• Moved to executive session on employment history matter (unanimous)
• Cleared 2025 Budget Transfers resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Cleared Appropriate Aid (Sheriff, Social Services, Highway) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Cleared Authorization for Treasurer to process RPTL tax refunds to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Welcomed Treasurer‑elect Pat Christensen (information accepted)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting and hear routine updates on audit, probation statistics, and emergency services. The primary business is three resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign 2026 agreements: a Dog Pound & Related Services MOU with the Humane Society of Yates County (monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, labor $1,081.58), an MOU with Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes for a victim‑services specialist at no cost, and a renewed Employee Assistance Program agreement costing $3,855.55. The committee will also review October 2025 public‑safety statistics.

• Approve minutes from the November 4 meeting
• Authorize Sheriff to sign Dog Pound & Related Services MOU (2026) with specified monthly costs
• Authorize Sheriff to sign MOU with Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes (2026) for victim‑services specialist
• Authorize Sheriff to sign renewed EAP Agreement (2026) costing $3,855.55
• Review October 2025 public‑safety and probation statistics

The Public Safety Committee approved the November 4 minutes as submitted. Members agreed to forward three Sheriff MOU resolutions to the Legislative Meeting after discussion with no objections. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Willson and Paddock will sign the audit this month.

• Approved November 4 minutes (as submitted)
• Agreed to forward Sheriff MOU for Dog Pound, Safe Harbors, and EAP to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month

Human Services Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss various agency updates and consider several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing multiple social services contracts and appointing members to community services subcommittees.

• Authorization of contracts for fraud investigation, help desk, and transportation services
• Renewal of contract with Canandaigua Driving School
• Agreement with speech therapist Elizabeth Ismailova
• Appointments to the Community Services Board and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health subcommittees
• Authorization of the Annual Update and 4-Year Plan for the Yates County Area Agency on Aging

The Human Services Committee approved the November 3 minutes as submitted. It agreed to send several resolutions—including contract authorizations for various agencies, the aging agency annual plan, and multiple community‑services appointments—to the Legislative Meeting. All reports and updates were accepted as informational only.

• Approved November 3 minutes as submitted
• Authorized forwarding of the Aging Agency annual plan resolution to the Legislative Meeting
• Authorized forwarding of multiple service contract resolutions (fraud investigation, help desk, transportation, translation, etc.) to the Legislative Meeting
• Authorized forwarding of resolution to let the Chair of the Legislature sign an agreement with speech therapist Elizabeth Ismailova
• Approved forwarding of appointments to the Community Services Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee (Melanie Sullivan, Katelyn Luke‑Moore, Katie Principio)
• Approved forwarding of appointments to the Community Services Board and Behavioral Health Subcommittee (Dr. William Porter Welbourne, Debra Bailey, Catherine Lovejoy, Abi Simmons)
• Accepted reports from the Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services as information

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss the Airport 8 Bay T-Hanger project and a new accident damage recovery policy. The meeting includes updates on highway maintenance, bridge repairs, and capital equipment authorizations.

• Resolution to assign Yates County as Lead Agency for the Airport 8 Bay T-Hanger Project
• Authorization request for the purchase of a John Deere 85G Excavator
• Authorization for the sale of a 1998 Ford 6-wheeler (Truck #61)
• Proposed Accident Damage Recovery Policy for costs exceeding $500
• Authorization to remove the Sid White Road Bridge structure

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It voted to purchase a small excavator costing between $145,000 and $150,000 and also approved the sale of a 1998 Ford truck. The committee unanimously moved to enter executive session. No public comments were received.

• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved purchase of a small excavator ($145,000‑$150,000)
• Approved sale of 1998 Ford truck
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the November 3 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider resolutions to authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension, renew a Security Information and Event Management contract with Sedara Security, and sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES. The committee will also vote on a resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution.

• Approve minutes of the November 3 meeting
• Authorize Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Authorize Chair to renew SIEM contract with Sedara Security (Buffalo, NY)
• Authorize Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES (New York, NY)
• Resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence & American Revolution

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and assigned Doug Paddock and Dick Harper to conduct the audit this month. It authorized the Chair to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension, a renewal contract for the SIEM system, an intergovernmental agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES, a lease with Keuka Abstract Corporation, and to accept NYSED grant funding for the 250th anniversary. The committee also moved to executive session unanimously. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved November 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit to Paddock & Harper for the month
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Authorized Chair to sign SIEM renewal contract (Sedara Security)
• Authorized Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement (NYS ITS & DHSES)
• Authorized Chair to sign lease agreement with Keuka Abstract Corporation
• Authorized resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for 250th anniversary
• Moved to executive session (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three GML 239 referrals: an accessory storage unit at 1117 S Lake Road, a proposed solar‑energy regulation, and a subdivision of a 1.120‑acre parcel at 511 Hansen Point Road. The board will also note that the Village of Dundee will serve as lead agency for its Comprehensive Plan. No other business is scheduled.

• Review of GML 239‑52: 24 ft × 24 ft accessory storage unit at 1117 S Lake Road, Middlesex
• Review of GML 239‑53: proposed solar law regulating solar energy system installations
• Review of GML 239‑54: subdivision of a 1.120‑acre parcel from an existing 9.86‑acre parcel at 511 Hansen Point Road, Penn Yan
• Communication that the Village of Dundee will lead adoption of its Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Board approved the October 23, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then found that three GML‑239 applications – an accessory storage unit in Middlesex, a solar‑energy ordinance for Middlesex, and a subdivision in Torrey – have no significant countywide impact and approved each. No other business was taken.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑52 (accessory storage unit) – 9 in favor
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑53 (solar‑energy ordinance) – 8 in favor
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑54 (subdivision) – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Yates County Budget on November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. After the hearing, the Legislature will consider and adopt the budget by Resolution No. -25. The tentative budget is posted on the county website. The meeting will be available via Zoom and telephone.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2026 Yates County Budget
• Adoption of the 2026 budget by Resolution No. -25
• Tentative budget posted at www.yatescountyny.gov
• Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86469404835?pwd=fO8PLaZeuhRDxeaApqt84UuEmvqPfc.1
• Phone one‑tap numbers for remote participation

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider and adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget was presented by the Budget Officer and a public hearing was held on November 20, 2025. Adoption will be done by passing Resolution No. -25.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget (Resolution No. -25)

The Legislature adopted the tentative 2026 County Budget by a 13‑1 vote. A motion to reduce the Deputy I.T. Director position to six months was defeated 6‑8. The County gave unanimous consent to assign the airport services agreement from Altaport, Inc. to Vector Airport Systems, LLC. Members also voted unanimously to enter an executive session on contract negotiations with Council 82.

• Adopted 2026 County Budget (13 Yes, 1 No)
• Motion to cut Deputy I.T. Director position to 6 months lost (6 Yes, 8 No)
• Consent to assign Altaport, Inc. agreement to Vector Airport Systems, LLC approved unanimously
• Entered executive session to discuss Council 82 contract negotiations approved unanimously

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing and then adopt Local Law No. 5‑2025, which opts the county out of establishing a short‑term rental registration system under New York Real Property Law §447‑C. The body will also approve a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign contracts and agreements for services such as software, ambulance transport, internet, and laboratory services, and will adopt budget transfers and tourism advisory committee recommendations. Minutes from the October 14th meetings, an audit, and appointments to the Tourism Advisory Committee will be approved as well.

• Adopt Local Law No. 5‑2025 opting out of short‑term rental registration system
• Approve RAPIDSOS software agreement totaling $67,750 over five years (Year 1 $16,750; Years 2‑5 $12,750 each)
• Accept jail pharmaceutical bid with Water Street Pharmacy (Village Drug) for 2026, with a one‑year extension option
• Renew internet services contract with Empire Access at $730 per month from 12/1/2025 through 11/30/2028
• Approve 2026 inmate medical transport agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps: $300 Basic Life Support, $400 Advanced Life Support plus $12 fuel charge

The Yates County Legislature approved the October 14th meeting minutes and adopted two proclamations honoring Veterans Day and the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday. It also unanimously authorized several contracts, including a $67,750 agreement with RAPIDSOS for a public‑safety software platform, a $16,802.85 UPS maintenance deal, and agreements for inmate medical transport, psychological services, and a school‑probation partnership.

• Approved October 14th Special Legislative Meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Adopted Resolution 486-25 proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 487-25 proclaiming November 10 as U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 472-25 authorizing MOU with Dundee Central School (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 473-25 authorizing psychological services agreement with Public Safety Psychology, PLLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 474-25 authorizing 2026 inmate transport agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 475-25 authorizing RAPIDSOS software agreement totaling $67,750 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 476-25 authorizing Vertiv Corporation UPS maintenance agreement for $16,802.85 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to consider Local Law No. 5‑2025. The proposed law opts the county not to establish a registration system for short‑term rental units, as required by New York Real Property Law § 447‑c. If adopted, the law would take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 5‑2025 opting out of short‑term rental registration
• Discussion of compliance with New York Real Property Law § 447‑c

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 budget public hearing and a local law regarding short-term rental registration. The body is also reviewing several aid appropriations and departmental updates on broadband and real property services.

• Local Law No. 5-2025: Opting not to establish a registration system for short-term rental units
• Contract with GST BOCES for School Tax Bill Administration Services in the amount of $500
• Appropriations of aid for Community Services, Highway, and Veterans
• Modification/extension for the Natural and Recreational Resource Grant for the Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse Storage Facility
• 2025 Budget Transfers

The Finance Committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including a local law letting the county opt out of establishing a short‑term‑rental registration system. It also authorized the chair to sign a GST BOCES contract and a grant modification for the Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse facility, and approved the 2025 budget transfers and related aid items. Additional approvals covered mortgage tax apportionment and tourism advisory committee actions.

• Approved Local Law No.5-2025 opting out of short‑term‑rental registration
• Approved resolution authorizing Chairperson to sign GST BOCES contract
• Approved resolution authorizing Chair to sign modification/extension for Natural & Recreational Resource Grant (Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse Facility)
• Approved 2025 budget transfers and appropriate aid for Community Services, Highway, Veterans, and Fund Balance
• Approved adoption of Mortgage Tax Apportionment
• Approved Recommendations of the Tourism Advisory Committee for Round 1 of 2026 funding
• Approved appointment/reappointment of Tourism Advisory Committee members

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the October 7 minutes and hear public comment. It will vote to authorize the Probation Director to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Dundee Central School. The Sheriff will be authorized to sign several 2026 agreements covering psychological services, inmate medical transport, software, equipment renewal, tower lease, animal shelter support, and laboratory services. Emergency services leaders will provide updates on meetings, trainings, and operational responses.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Authorize Probation Director to sign MOU with Dundee Central School
• Sheriff authorized to sign agreements for Psychological Professional Services (2026‑2027), Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps inmate transport, RAPIDSOS software, Vertiv Corporation equipment renewal, South Hill Tower lease (2026‑2030), Beverly Animal Shelter MOU, and Geneva General Hospital laboratory services
• Emergency Services (OEM & Fire, EMS, YCEMS) report on meetings, trainings, and response activities
• Verbal update on the Public Safety Building project

The Public Safety Committee approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Members authorized the Probation Director to sign a memorandum of understanding with Dundee Central School and approved multiple sheriff‑related authorizations, with no objections recorded. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Willson and Purdy will sign the audit this month.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized Probation Director to sign MOU with Dundee Central School
• Authorized Sheriff to sign Psychological Professional Services Renewal Agreement 2026‑2027
• Authorized Sheriff to sign 2026 Agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps for inmate medical transport
• Authorized Sheriff to sign Software Agreement (RAPIDSOS)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew South Hill Tower Site Lease (2026‑2030)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign 2026 MOU with Beverly Animal Shelter
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss program updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, and Public Health. Members will consider several resolutions regarding service contracts and official county proclamations.

• Contract amendment with Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
• Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Agreement with speech therapist Alyssa Bodine
• Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SPCA)
• Proclamations for Veterans Day (Nov 11) and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (Nov 10)

The committee approved the October 6 minutes as submitted and assigned Edward Bronson and Jesse Jayne to sign the audit this month. Several resolutions—including contract amendments, youth bureau contracts, a speech‑therapist agreement, a statewide participation agreement, and veteran proclamations—were approved to move forward to the Legislative Meeting. A motion to enter executive session was unanimously approved.

• Approved October 6 minutes as submitted
• Assigned Edward Bronson and Jesse Jayne to sign the audit this month
• Approved to forward contract amendment with New York State to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward Yates County Youth Bureau contracts to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward agreement with Alyssa Bodine (speech therapist) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward proclamations of Veterans Day (Nov 11) and Marine Corps Birthday (Nov 10) to Legislative Meeting
• Unanimously approved motion to enter executive session

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider awarding a bid for oil and lubricants to a single vendor. The committee also reviewed updates on the Public Safety Building project and the sale of asphalt millings.

• Award Bid for Oil & Lubricants ($8,307.05)
• Sale of asphalt millings ($82,200.00)
• Public Safety Building project updates
• Pre-emption Road Bridge project on hold
• Snow Watch activities scheduled for November 18

The committee approved the October 6 minutes and noted that Chair Harper and Banach will sign the audit this month. Reports on buildings, highways, the airport, and public safety were accepted as information, and there were no objections to moving forward with the oil and lubricants award bid. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss legal counsel matters and a proposed sale or lease of real property.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Chair Harper and Banach to sign audit this month
• No objections to proceeding with oil & lubricants award bid
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on legal counsel and property sale/lease

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will consider several items, including approving the minutes from the October 6 meeting and authorizing the Chair to renew the Internet Services contract with Empire Access. It will also vote on a resolution backing Congressman Nick Langsworthy’s Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) and opposing a government‑mandated natural gas ban. Additional discussion will cover the county’s soil and water projects, such as a $500,000 manure storage facility, and updates on the $25 million state award for farm water‑quality projects.

• Approve minutes of the October 6 meeting
• Authorize Chair to renew Internet Services Contract (Empire Access)
• Resolution supporting Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) and opposing natural gas ban
• Report on $500,000 concrete manure storage project for a dairy farm
• Discussion of Governor Hochul’s $25 million award for agricultural water‑quality projects

The committee approved the October 6th meeting minutes as submitted. Members assigned Doug Paddock and Nonie Flynn to conduct the audit this month. The committee agreed to forward a resolution supporting Congressman Nick Langsworthy’s Energy Choice Act and opposing a government‑mandated natural‑gas ban. It also authorized the chair to renew the Empire Access internet services contract.

• Approved October 6th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit to Paddock & Flynn for this month
• Resolved to support Energy Choice Act and oppose natural‑gas ban (to be forwarded)
• Authorized Chair to renew Internet Services Contract with Empire Access (to be forwarded)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature announced it will accept requests from landowners to include viable agricultural property in the Agricultural District. The request period runs for thirty days beginning November 1, 2025 and ends on November 30, 2025. Submissions must be sent to the County Soil & Water office with parcel ID numbers and land descriptions. The notice cites New York State Agriculture and Markets Law 303‑b.

• Accept agricultural district inclusion requests (Nov 1‑Nov 30 2025)
• Submit requests to Colby Petersen, District Manager, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY 14527

Airport Council

The Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council discussed infrastructure projects including a new 8-bay hangar and runway rehabilitation. Members reviewed electrical capacity delays at the Milo Substation and addressed maintenance issues at the Precision hangar.

• 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar Grant on track for fall 2025 bidding
• Milo Substation electrical cut-in estimated between January and May 2026
• Runway 10-28 Rehab survey quotes expected in November
• FAA request for information regarding a tie down fee complaint
• Pending execution of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) contract

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting on Oct 28‑29, 2025 to conduct budget workshops for the proposed FY 2026 budget. During the meeting they will adopt the tentative budget as recommended by the Finance Committee and set the date for the budget public hearing on Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The resolution will be recorded and copies sent to the Budget Officer and county departments.

• Adopt the FY 2026 Tentative Budget (Resolution No. -25)
• Set the Budget Public Hearing for Nov 20 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers
• Conduct Budget Workshop meetings on Oct 28 and Oct 29 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Distribute the adopted resolution to the Budget Officer and all county departments
• Provide Zoom access for remote participation (Webinar ID 812 1137 2669, Passcode 869668)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider six GML 239 referrals. Items include a staircase at 5890 Widmer Road, a wooden deck at 2474 Route 364, a special‑use permit for a contractor yard at 1452 Route 14A, a commercial farm repair permit at 692 Lovejoy Road, and two ground‑mounted solar projects (3.95 MW and 4.75 MW) on Route 14A. No other business is scheduled.

• 2025-46: Staircase with three landings at 5890 Widmer Road (Town of Middlesex)
• 2025-47: Wooden deck proposal at 2474 Route 364 (Town of Benton)
• 2025-48: Special Use Permit for contractor yard at 1452 Route 14A (Town of Benton)
• 2025-50: 3.95 MW ground‑mounted solar energy project on Route 14A (Town of Benton)
• 2025-51: 4.75 MW ground‑mounted solar energy project on Route 14A (Town of Benton)

The board approved the September 25 meeting minutes. It approved four GML‑239 applications that were found to have no significant countywide impact. The board voted to disapprove two large solar projects on prime farmland, citing negative countywide impact. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 5890 Widmer Rd staircase (10 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML 239 for 2474 Route 364 deck (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for Doyle Mowing special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for Anthony Stauffer farm repair permit (unanimous)
• Disapproved 3.95 MW solar project on Route 14A (unanimous)
• Disapproved 4.75 MW solar project on Route 14A (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing a local law for an additional mortgage tax. Members will also discuss opting out of a state registration system for short-term rental units and approve several county contracts and personnel fills.

• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 to renew an additional mortgage tax
• Proposed Local Law No. 5-2025 to opt out of a registration system for short-term rental units
• Mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County at a rate of $100 per day
• FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget adoption
• Penn Yan-Yates County Airport consultant agreements for runway and fence projects

The Legislature unanimously approved the FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to Yates County. It also adopted resolutions authorizing contracts for vote‑by‑mail and general election grants, a mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County, and the hiring of a Computer Technical Specialist. Additionally, the body proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Proclaimed October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson and Sheriff to sign mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail grant contract #C005396 for $5,622.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2025 General Election grant contract #C005338 for $5,775.84 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to County (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano to discuss topics including criminal justice reform, road funding, and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

• Meeting with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano
• Discussion on NYS bail laws and 'raise the age' reforms
• Questions on road funding and infrastructure expansion
• Discussion on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
• Questions regarding sales tax revenue and administration fees

The Yates County Legislature unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a proclamation of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, authorization for the Chairperson and Sheriff to sign a mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County, and approval of the FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget allocating $249,181.33 to the county. Additional unanimous approvals were made for election‑grant contracts, a Vote‑by‑Mail grant contract, and the hiring of a Computer Technical Specialist.

• Proclaimed October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson and Sheriff to sign mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail Grant Program contract #C005396 for $5,622.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program contract #C005338 for $5,775.84 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position (salary $68,287‑$95,127) (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to the county (unanimous)
• Approved general administration appropriations totaling $556,432.00 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 10th Legislative Meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting to discuss various concerns and topics with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed.

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, to discuss Local Law No. 4-2025, which proposes renewing an additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per $100 of debt. The tax would take effect on December 1, 2025, and expire on December 1, 2027.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 4-2025
• Additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per $100
• Tax effective December 1, 2025, through December 1, 2027
• Meeting date change to Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will approve minutes from the September 2 meeting and hear statistics and budget summaries from the District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Services. The committee will consider two resolutions: recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and authorizing the Chairperson and Sheriff to sign a Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement with Ontario County for 2026. Budget requests for the District Attorney and Probation departments will also be reviewed.

• Approve minutes from the September 2 meeting
• Resolution to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October
• Resolution to authorize Chairperson and Sheriff to sign Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement between Yates and Ontario County for 2026
• Review District Attorney 2026 budget request: total cost increase $428,086
• Review Probation 2026 budget request: total cost increase $47,336

The Public Safety Committee approved the September 2 meeting minutes as submitted. Members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employment history matters. The committee discussed resolutions to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to authorize a Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement, noting no objections and planning to forward them to the Legislative Meeting. Willson and MacKerchar will sign the audit this month.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Willson & MacKerchar will sign the audit this month (planned action)
• Resolved to forward Domestic Violence Awareness Month resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement authorization to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2026 budget summary and various aid appropriations. The body is deciding on several resolutions including a multi-year imaging agreement and a local law regarding mortgage taxes.

• Imaging agreement with EagleView/Pictometry International Corp. costing $40,718.70 annually (years 1-3) and $39,637.17 annually (years 4-6)
• Proposed Local Law No. 5-2025 regarding the option not to establish a registration system for short-term rental units
• Adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 to renew an additional mortgage tax on real property
• Proposed 2026 Real Property Tax Services budget increase of $45,212
• Resolution to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District

The committee approved a resolution for Yates County to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District, with a 3-2 vote. Several other resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign imaging agreements and various budget and aid items, were approved to move to the full Legislature without objection. The adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 renewing the additional mortgage tax was also approved to proceed.

• Approved resolution to become participating member of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (3-2)
• Authorized Chair to sign Imaging Agreement with EagleView/Pictometry International Corp. (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Inter‑Municipal Agreements for Real Property Imagery Services (no objections)
• Approved 2025 Budget Transfers and multiple Appropriate Aid items to proceed (no objections)
• Approved adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 renewing additional mortgage tax (no objections)
• Approved acceptance of bids on tax‑acquired properties (no objections)
• Authorized renewal of Tax Collection Software Maintenance Agreement (no objections)
• Approved 2026 Budget Summary to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Government Operations

The Yates County Government Operations Committee will consider resolutions to authorize the Chair to sign two election grant contracts totaling $11,397.90. The committee will also review the proposed 2026 Elections budget, which includes a $90,266 increase over the 2025 adopted budget.

• Authorize Chair to sign Vote by Mail Grant Program Contract (C005396) for $5,622.06
• Authorize Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program Contract (C005338) for $5,775.84
• Adopt FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• Authorize Director of Information Technology to Fill Computer Technical Specialist Position
• Authorize and Approve an Opioid Settlement Agreement (Purdue Pharma/Sackler Family)

The Government Operations Committee approved the September 3 minutes and reviewed numerous reports. After discussion, the committee had no objections to several resolutions that will be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including grant contract authorizations and staffing approvals. The only recorded vote was a unanimous decision to enter executive session to consider the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement agreement.

• Approved September 3 minutes (as submitted)
• No objections – authorize Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail Grant Program Contract (C005396)
• No objections – authorize Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program Contract (C005338)
• No objections – authorize Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position
• No objections – adopt FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• No objections – reappoint Sheila Burt as Board of Elections Republican Commissioner
• No objections – support Senate Bill S8481/Assembly Bill A8996 to opt out of CLCPA mandates
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on opioid settlement agreement

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will approve minutes from the September 3 meeting, discuss surplus equipment, and review the 2026 Buildings & Grounds budget, which proposes a $623,259 increase. The committee will also consider resolutions authorizing the chair to sign airport consultant agreements for runway REIL replacement, runway rehabilitation, and perimeter fence improvement. An amendment to Resolution No. 610-23 will be considered to fund a transportation project eligible for federal or state aid.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Declare surplus 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (VIN 1GC3YNE76MF171492) for auction
• Review Buildings & Grounds 2026 budget increase of $623,259, including $155,000 for HVAC drives and $195,000 for HVAC equipment
• Authorize signing of airport consultant agreements for Runway 1‑19 REIL Replacement, Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation, and Perimeter Fence Improvement (FAA Grant references)
• Amend Resolution No. 610‑23 to authorize implementation and funding of a transportation project eligible for federal‑aid or state‑aid

The Public Works Committee approved the September 3 minutes and forwarded multiple resolutions to the Legislative Meeting, including a surplus equipment declaration, a transportation project funding amendment, a Snow Watch vehicle authorization, and several airport consultant agreements. The committee also voted unanimously to enter an executive session.

• Approved September 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded Declare Surplus Equipment resolution to Legislative Meeting
• Forwarded transportation project funding amendment (Resolution No. 610-23) to Legislative Meeting
• Forwarded resolution authorizing employee to take County vehicle for Snow Watch duties
• Forwarded airport consultant agreements for Runway 1‑19 REIL Replacement, Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation, and Perimeter Fence Improvement to Legislative Meeting
• Authorized Penn Yan Airport to change T‑Hangar rent effective 01/01/2026
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from the September 2 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Chair to sign a one‑year software support agreement for the Public Defense Case Management System at a cost of $2,000.00. Additional resolutions address contracts for the Youth Bureau, staffing positions for Social Services and Veterans Services, and public‑health contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network.

• Authorize Chair to sign $2,000.00 software support extension for Public Defense Case Management System
• Authorize Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Authorize Commissioner of Social Services to fill Social Services Program Examiner position
• Authorize Chair to sign contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc. dba Pivital Public Health Partnership for QA/QI and Finger Lakes Public Health Alliance
• Authorize Director of Veterans Services Agency to fill part‑time Account Clerk Typist position

The committee approved the September 2 minutes as submitted and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including a software support agreement for the public defender office, youth bureau contracts, and staffing positions. It also approved contracts with the S2AY Rural Health Network and a part‑time clerk position for the Veterans Services Agency. The meeting entered executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 2 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign Software Support Agreement Extension for Public Defense Case Management Software
• Authorized Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill Social Services Program Examiner and Account Clerk Typist positions
• Authorized Chair to sign Child and Family Services Plan
• Authorized Chair to sign contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network (QA & QI) and Finger Lakes Public Health Alliance
• Authorized Director of Veterans Services Agency to fill Part‑Time Account Clerk Typist position
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed the 2026 budget summary and discussed the potential impact of halting a new T-hangar project. Members also received updates on runway rehabilitation design and pavement maintenance systems.

• Budget workshop scheduled for 10/28 at 9 am
• Potential cost of over $100,000 for design work if new T-hangar project is stopped
• Agreement to sell millings accumulated on Auctions International
• Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation Design quotes for survey anticipated in November 2025
• Replacement tank for 100LL fuel trailer installed and tested

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three General Municipal Law 239 referrals. These include a proposed solar moratorium and zoning changes for the Village of Penn Yan and Town of Middlesex.

• Town of Middlesex proposed solar moratorium (2025-43)
• Site plan for 785 Newago Avenue, Middlesex, involving deck and second floor replacements (2025-44)
• Annexation of Yates Cultural and Recreational resources territory on North Main Street and R-1 zoning assignment (2025-45)

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the Town of Middlesex site‑plan application (2025‑44) under GML 239, finding no significant countywide impact. It also approved the Village of Penn Yan annexation and R‑1 zoning classification (2025‑45) under GML 239, also finding no significant countywide impact. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (8 in favor)
• Removed solar moratorium application (2025‑43) from agenda as incomplete
• Approved Town of Middlesex site‑plan (2025‑44) – no countywide impact (all in favor)
• Approved Village of Penn Yan annexation and R‑1 zoning (2025‑45) – no countywide impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions authorizing contracts, staffing positions, and salary schedules. Key items include a $5,740.23‑per‑year service agreement with Lexipol, a $110‑per‑day renewal of the Seneca County Jail contract, and the creation of a full‑time Assistant Public Defender funded by a grant. The meeting also covers proclamations, opioid settlement approvals, and routine approvals of minutes and an audit.

• Resolution 387-25: Authorize Sheriff/Chair to sign Lexipol service agreement for $5,740.23 per year
• Resolution 388-25: Authorize Sheriff and Chair to sign renewal of Seneca County Jail contract at $110 per day (Nov 1 2024 – Dec 31 2027)
• Resolution 389-25: Authorize Sheriff and Chair to sign mutual incarcerated‑individual holding agreement with Steuben County at $100 per day (Apr 1 2025 – Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution 392-25: Authorize Public Defender to create and fill a full‑time Assistant Public Defender position, cost up to $152,223 funded by the Hurrell‑Harring grant
• Resolution 418-25: Authorize and approve opioid settlement agreements with multiple manufacturers

The Legislature unanimously adopted a $5,740.23 yearly service agreement with Lexipol for updated law‑enforcement policies. It also approved renewal of the Seneca County jail housing contract at $110 per day, a new Steuben County housing agreement at $100 per day (rescinding a prior resolution), and authorized the Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill a Senior Cleaner vacancy with costs ranging from $51,287 to $82,525. Additionally, the body authorized a letter to submit the new highway facility project for an Engineering Excellence Award and approved the minutes from the August meetings.

• Approved Lexipol service agreement $5,740.23/yr (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Seneca County jail contract $110/day (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 300-25 and authorized Steuben County housing agreement $100/day (unanimous)
• Authorized Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill Senior Cleaner position ($55,685‑$82,525 cost range) (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to submit highway facility project for Engineering Excellence Award (unanimous)
• Approved August 11 and August 15 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on a three-year waste removal contract and the filling of a cleaning position. Members will also consider several highway-related authorizations, including culvert replacement design and snow and ice contracts.

• Contract with K&D Disposal for garbage and recycling not to exceed $400 per month
• Authorization to fill Senior Cleaner or Cleaner position (estimated annual cost $51,287 to $82,525)
• Agreement for design and engineering services for culvert replacements on Pre-Emption Road in Bellona
• Contract amendment with Magee Transportation Services, Inc. for leachate hauling at Torrey Landfill
• Authorization to sign 2025-2026 Snow and Ice Contracts with the Towns

The Public Works Committee approved increasing the procurement policy quote requirement from $2,500 to $5,000. It also authorized the chair to sign a contract with K & D Disposal and to fill the senior‑cleaner position. The committee voted unanimously to enter an executive session and agreed to move forward with $32,000 repairs to County Road damaged by a tractor. Several resolutions, including surplus material declaration and contract authorizations, were forwarded to the Legislative Meeting without objection.

• Approved increase of procurement policy quote threshold to $5,000 (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with K & D Disposal (no objection)
• Authorized Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill Senior Cleaner position (no objection)
• Approved $32,000 repair contract for County Rd. tractor damage (plan to bill)
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Forwarded surplus material declaration resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objection)
• Forwarded contract amendment with Magee Transportation Services to Legislative Meeting (no objection)
• Forwarded design & engineering services agreement for Bellona culvert replacement to Legislative Meeting (no objection)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan, budget transfers, and various aid appropriations. The body is also setting a public hearing date for a local law to renew an additional mortgage tax on real property in Yates County.

• Proposed Local Law No. 4-2025 to renew an additional mortgage tax on real property
• Resolution to accept grant funds for the Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program
• 2025 Budget Transfers and aid appropriations for Veterans, Records Management, Community Services, and Social Services
• Contract authorization for Actuarial Services
• ReConnect 1 broadband project update with $860,864 in recently approved RUS funds

The committee approved the August 5 minutes and will sign the audit this month. It directed YTS to request a new Request for Proposals from the Transportation Committee. Several resolutions—including acceptance of Snowmobile Trail Grant funds, setting public‑hearing dates for a mortgage‑tax law and a sales‑tax law, and authorizing the chair to sign an actuarial services contract—were forwarded to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved August 5 meeting minutes
• Directed YTS to request a new RfP from the Transportation Committee
• Forwarded resolution to accept Snowmobile Trail Grant funds (no objections)
• Forwarded resolution to set public hearing date for Local Law 4‑2025 mortgage‑tax (no objections)
• Forwarded resolution to set public hearing date for sales‑tax resolution (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign contract for actuarial services (no objections)
• Forwarded 2025 budget transfer and appropriate‑aid resolutions (no objections)
• Approved audit signing for September (Holgate & Flynn)

Government Operations

The Yates County Legislature’s Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear election updates on new voting equipment and security carts, and review soil and water conservation projects including stream stabilization and invasive species removal. Cornell Cooperative Extension will also report on agricultural programs and community outreach.

• Authorize Chair to sign amendment to Resolution No. 287-21 with Toshiba Business Solutions (Rochester, NY)
• Approve minutes of August 4, 2025 meeting
• Review election tech upgrades: replacement epollbook laptops and ballot-on-demand printers ordered ($20K estimated)
• Discuss $50K NYDEC grant for Sugar Creek stream stabilization project in Steuben County
• Hear Cornell Cooperative Extension report on $105K county investment leveraging $2M in agricultural research programs

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting. It authorized the Chair to sign an amendment to Resolution No. 287‑21 for Toshiba Business Solutions. After discussion, the Committee revised a letter opposing farmland conversion to solar and authorized the Chairwoman to sign and send it to Governor Hochul.

• Approved August 4 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign amendment to Resolution No. 287‑21 (Toshiba Business Solutions)
• Modified and authorized sending of farmland‑to‑solar opposition letter to Governor Hochul

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services, and discuss grant statuses and proclamations. The meeting includes public comment and a potential executive session.

• Approve minutes from August 4th meeting
• Review Public Defender grant status reports ($31,803.33 and $21,901.61 claims received)
• Proclaim September 11th as Patriot Day and September 18th as US Air Force Birthday
• Recognize September as National Suicide Prevention Month
• Proclaim September 14th as 60th Anniversary of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.

The Human Services Committee approved the August 4 minutes and tasked Lawson and MacKerchar with signing the audit this month. After discussion, the committee agreed to forward resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign a health‑research agreement and to proclaim Patriot Day, the Air Force and Navy birthdays, National Suicide Prevention Month, and the 60th anniversary of Pro Action to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved August 4 minutes as submitted
• Lawson & MacKerchar will sign the audit this month
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Health Research Inc. (PHEPP) – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 11, 2025 as Patriot Day – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 18, 2025 as US Air Force Birthday – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed October 13, 2025 as US Navy Birthday – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Recognized September as National Suicide Prevention Month – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 14, 2025 as the 60th Anniversary of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. – proceed to Legislative Meeting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review proposals for law enforcement training and inmate housing agreements. The body will also receive monthly statistics from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Service agreement with Lexipol for law enforcement and corrections training at $5,740.23 per year
• Renewal of the Seneca County Jail contract effective 11/1/2024 through 12/31/2027
• Mutual incarcerated individual holding agreement with Steuben County at a rate of $100 per day
• Update on the Public Safety Building project
• Report on July 2025 statistics for Probation and the Sheriff's Office

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 5th meeting minutes as submitted. Members voted unanimously to move into executive session to discuss employment‑history matters. Chair Willson and member Killen will sign the county audit this month. The committee had no objections to forwarding three sheriff‑related resolutions to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved August 5th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session (motion by Killen, seconded by Paddock)
• Willson and Killen will sign the audit this month
• Forward Sheriff/Lexipol service agreement resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Sheriff/Seneca County jail contract renewal resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Mutual Incarcerated Individual Holding Agreement resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will meet to consider four site-plan applications: a Middlesex accessory-structure rebuild, a Penn Yan mixed-use conversion of a vacant commercial building, a Penn Yan warehouse for ice and feed, and a Middlesex tram replacement. The board will also receive notice that the Town of Potter will lead an annexation to the Village of Rushville.

• 2025-39 Middlesex accessory-structure demolition and reconstruction at 5980 Widmer Rd
• 2025-40 Penn Yan mixed-use rehabilitation at 148 Main St with multi-family units and ground-floor rentals
• 2025-41 Penn Yan warehouse for ice manufacturing and animal feed sales at 119 Benham St
• 2025-42 Middlesex tram replacement and extension at 444 East Lake Rd
• Potter-to-Rushville annexation of two parcels led by Town of Potter

The Planning Board approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved four GML 239 referrals—James Fonzi’s accessory structure, Christopher Brandt’s mixed‑use development, Greg Griffin’s warehouse, and Edward and Mary Case’s tram extension—each finding no significant countywide impact. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-39 (James Fonzi) – no significant impact (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-40 (Christopher Brandt) – no significant impact (7 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-41 (Greg Griffin) – no significant impact (7 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-42 (Edward and Mary Case) – no significant impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (all in favor)

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed financial reports and project updates, including the Taxiway B Extension and a new 8-bay hangar grant. The body recommended a T hangar rate increase to be presented to the Legislature on September 3.

• Recommended T hangar rate increase from $250/$275 to $275/$300 in January 2026
• Proposed lease rates of $3,000 - $5,000 per acre for non-aeronautic airport property
• Site grading design complete for 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar Grant
• Taxiway B Extension final inspections performed
• Tree removal scheduled for 10/28

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet in a special session to consider rescinding Resolution No. 385-25, which had elected the county as a member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District. The body will review proposed Resolution No. 386-25 to undo the earlier decision, citing the need for further investigation into membership roles and responsibilities.

• Holgate 386-25: Rescind Resolution No. 385-25 (regional transit membership)
• Meeting at 1:00 p.m. in Legislative Chambers, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY

The Legislature voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 385-25, which had elected the county to become a participating member of the Rochester‑Genesee Regional Transportation Authority. A new Resolution 386-25 was offered and discussed to gather more information before any further action, but no vote result was recorded. Public comment consisted of statements from the county planner and the county administrator; no additional public comments were made. The meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m.

• Rescinded Resolution 385-25 (unanimous vote)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet to approve multiple resolutions authorizing new hires for emergency services and signing agreements with local partners. Items include filling vacant emergency medical and correction positions, renewing a school resource officer contract, and approving infrastructure grants for the Penn Yan-Yates County Airport.

• Authorize Sheriff to sign MOU with Dundee School for 2025-26 SRO services ($75,603)
• Authorize Director of Emergency Services to fill 1 EMT, 1 paramedic, and 1 deputy director position ($84,881–$118,469 annually)
• Authorize Chair to sign 5-year agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc. ($3,570/month)
• Authorize Chair to sign FAA grants for airport runway and snow removal equipment upgrades
• Declare surplus highway equipment and authorize bridge rehabilitation engineering for Milo Street Bridge and Ridge Road Over Keuka Lake Outlet

The Legislature approved the July 14 minutes and adopted the audit showing total county expenditures of $2,816,104.53. It unanimously passed a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff to sign a $75,603 School Resource Officer agreement with Dundee Central School, the Chair to sign a five‑year $3,570‑per‑month contract with Info Quick Solutions, and multiple authorizations to fill emergency‑services and sheriff positions.

• Approved July 14 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Adopted audit showing total expenditures $2,816,104.53 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff/Chair to sign MOU with Dundee School for SRO services ($75,603) (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign five‑year $3,570/month agreement with Info Quick Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of Emergency Services to fill Deputy Director of Emergency Services position (up to $118,469) (unanimous)
• Authorized creation and filling of Deputy Director for Emergency Medical Services position (cost increase up to $18,105) (unanimous)
• Authorized filling of full‑time EMT positions (cost up to $84,881 each) (unanimous)
• Authorized filling of full‑time Paramedic positions (cost up to $107,501 each) (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several aid appropriations and budget transfers. The body is also discussing 2026 budget planning and updates on broadband construction and short-term rental legislation.

• Proposed six-year imaging agreement with EagleView/Pictometry International Corp. for $40,718.70 annually
• Official award letter for $500,000 ESD Grant for Village of Penn Yan water treatment plant upgrade
• Proposed aid appropriations for Sheriff, Public Health, OES, Highway, and Social Services
• Proposed 2025 budget transfers and amendments to the Investment Policy
• Update on ReConnect broadband project with a total project cost of $17,159,012

The Finance Committee approved the July 8 minutes and postponed the imaging‑agreement resolution until intermunicipal agreements are received. It approved a resolution to enter into a short‑term rental software agreement with Deckard Technologies and terminate the Granicus contract, sending the resolution to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also approved several budget and aid resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved July 8 minutes (as submitted)
• Postponed resolution to authorize Chair to sign Imaging Agreement (pending intermunicipal agreements)
• Approved resolution to adopt Deckard Technologies short‑term rental software contract (to be presented to Legislative Meeting)
• Approved multiple budget and aid resolutions (2025 Budget Transfers, Investment Policy amendment, Carryover Aid amendment, various Appropriate Aid items) to proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Approved auction of foreclosed property scheduled for 8/26 at County Auditorium
• Received award letter for $500,000 ESD grant for Penn Yan water‑treatment upgrade (informational)
• Unanimously voted to enter executive session on real‑property sale proposal, employment history review, and legal counsel conference

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review reports from the District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Services. The body is deciding on a Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officer services. Members will also receive updates on the Public Safety Building project.

• Proposed MOU with Dundee School for 2025-26 SRO services totaling $63,186.00
• Probation report noting $2,056 increase in restitution collection compared to 2024
• Regional vote (18-2-1) to move forward with CON for Yates County EMS
• Proposed certification of Bob Zetron to potentially reduce service agreement costs from $33,000 to $1,500
• Report of 61% increase in coroner fees

The committee approved the July 8 meeting minutes and announced that Chair Willson and Commissioner Paddock will sign the audit this month. A regional vote to move forward with CON passed 18-2-1. The Section 211 Waiver was denied, and the committee entered executive session unanimously. The resolution to let the Sheriff sign an MOU with Dundee School for 2025‑2026 SRO services proceeded with no objections, and the Construction Manager contract is slated for approval in October.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month
• Regional vote to move forward with CON passed 18-2-1
• Section 211 Waiver denied
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Resolution to authorize Sheriff to sign Dundee School SRO MOU proceeded with no objections
• Committee plans to approve Construction Manager contract in October

Human Services Committee

The committee will review resolutions to fill a Social Services caseworker assistant position and authorize contracts for client transportation. The meeting includes reports from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, and Public Health.

• Resolution to fill Social Services Caseworker Assistant position
• Resolution to authorize contract for Client Transportation
• Resolution to sign agreement with NYSARC Inc. dba Mozaic for preschool children with disabilities transportation
• Public Defender grant status and statistics report
• Pro Action Yates July 2025 report

The Human Services Committee approved the July 7 minutes as submitted. It approved, without objection, four resolutions: authorizing a caseworker assistant position, a client‑transportation contract, an agreement with NYSARC Mozaic for preschool transportation, and an agreement with Marcus Whitman Central School District. The committee also voted unanimously to enter executive session. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 7 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill Caseworker Assistant position (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized contract for client transportation (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC Inc. dba Mozaic for preschool transportation (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized Chair of the Legislature to sign agreement with Marcus Whitman Central School District (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on several FAA grants for the Penn Yan-Yates County Airport and design services for bridge rehabilitations. Members will also consider contract amendments for security doors and electrical work.

• Increase Convergint Technologies contract by $23,150 for four new access control doors
• Agreement for engineering and design of Milo Street Bridge and Ridge Road bridges
• Four FAA grants for runway rehabilitation, snow removal equipment, and fencing at Penn Yan-Yates County Airport
• Declaration of a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Unit T-2) as surplus equipment
• Amendment to O’Connell Electric contract for vehicle maintenance shop power upgrades

The Public Works Committee approved the July 7 minutes as submitted. It agreed to forward several resolutions—including amendments to contracts, surplus equipment declaration, bridge design authorizations, and airport FAA grant acceptances—to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also selected the cheapest option, micro‑surfacing, for repairing damage on Himrod Road and Ridge Road.

• Approved July 7 minutes as submitted
• Approved forwarding Amendment Resolution No. 588‑24 (Convergint) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding Declare Surplus Equipment (Highway) resolution to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding bridge design authorization for Milo Street Bridge and Ridge Road Over Keuka Lake Outlet to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding Amendment Resolution No. 296‑25 (O’Connell Electric Contract) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding airport FAA grant acceptance resolutions (Runway 10‑28 rehab, Snow Removal Equipment, Runway 1‑19 REIL replacement, Perimeter Fence improvement) to Legislative Meeting
• Selected micro‑surfacing as the repair method for Himrod Rd. and Ridge Rd. damage

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will review several resolutions to fill full-time roles in emergency services and the sheriff's office. The body will also consider an agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc. and receive reports on elections and soil and water conservation.

• Resolution to authorize the Director of Emergency Services to fill Deputy Director, Deputy Director of EMS, EMT, and Paramedic positions
• Resolution to authorize the Sheriff to fill Correction Officer and Emergency Services Dispatcher positions
• Resolution to authorize the Chair of the Legislature to sign an agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc. (IQS)
• Report on a $851,000 awarded grant for a Keuka Lake Watershed project involving 13 farms
• Proposed purchase of replacement e-pollbook laptops and ballot on demand printers using grant money

The Government Operations Committee approved the July 7 minutes and assigned the monthly audit to Chair Paddock and Harper. It accepted several departmental reports as information and, after discussion, cleared multiple resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session on the collective‑bargaining contract matter.

• Approved July 7 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit for the month to Paddock and Harper
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (collective‑bargaining contract)
• Cleared resolution to authorize Chair of the Legislature to sign agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc.
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to fill full‑time Deputy Director of Emergency Services position
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to create and fill full‑time Deputy Director of Emergency Medical Services position
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to fill full‑time EMT positions as needed
• Cleared resolution to authorize Sheriff to fill full‑time correction officer positions as needed

Airport Council

The Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council reviewed financial reports and project updates. The body discussed a pending snow removal equipment grant and the status of a new 8-bay hangar.

• Taxiway B Extension estimated to be under budget by 100,000
• 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar Grant on track for fall 2025 bids
• Proposed 2026 budgets set for each line item
• Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) grant announced for Legislature acceptance in August
• Discussion of potential lease for land deemed unsuited for aviation use

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three referrals under state law GML 239: a site plan modification in Penn Yan, a proposed text amendment to Dundee’s short-term rental regulations, and a subdivision of a 1.077-acre parcel in Dundee. The board will also receive a notice from the Town of Milo regarding a sewer district expansion.

• Penn Yan site plan modification at 120 Wagener Street to add two residential garages
• Dundee text amendment to revise short-term rental regulations
• Dundee subdivision of 1.077-acre parcel from 17-acre lot
• Town of Milo notice of intent to be SEQRA lead agency for 7,100-foot sewer district expansion

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting. It found that four GML 239 applications – two garage structures, a short‑term rental amendment, a subdivision, and an accessory dwelling unit – have no significant countywide impact except the subdivision, which was deemed to have a positive countywide impact. All motions were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-35 garage structures (10 in favor, 2 abstain)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-36 short‑term rental amendment (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-37 subdivision with positive countywide impact (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-38 accessory dwelling unit (10 in favor, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold public hearings on renewing the county occupancy tax and extending the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program through 2028. The body is also considering several grant extensions for the Board of Elections and various personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025 to renew the occupancy tax
• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 3-2025 to extend the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program through December 31, 2028
• Five Board of Elections grant extensions totaling $85,472.47
• Agreement with Steuben County Jail to house inmates at $100 per day
• Bid award for the rehabilitation of the County Route 15 bridge over Kashong Creek

The Legislature unanimously adopted a series of resolutions. It recognized July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, authorized the chair to sign agreements with Air Methods for air‑ambulance services and with Steuben County for temporary inmate housing, and approved five election‑grant extensions that allocate $95,614.59 for ballot‑by‑mail, absentee, electronic poll book, general election and technology innovation programs through March 31, 2026.

• Recognized July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Air Methods air‑ambulance agreement at no cost (unanimous)
• Authorized chair and sheriff to sign Steuben County Jail inmate‑housing agreement at $100/day (unanimous)
• Approved $10,218.14 Ballot‑by‑Mail grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,402.27 Absentee ballot grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,641.40 Electronic poll book grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,865.72 General election grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,487.06 Technology Innovation and Election Resource grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will conduct public hearings on two proposed local laws. The body is considering the renewal of the county occupancy tax and the extension of the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program.

• Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025: Renewal of a 4% occupancy tax on overnight lodging facilities
• Proposed Local Law No. 3-2025: Extension of the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program through December 31, 2028
• Notice of September Legislative Meeting date change to September 10th
• Notice of Finance Committee Meeting start time change to 2:00 p.m. starting July 8th

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss authorizing agreements with Air Methods Corp. and the Steuben County Jail. The body will also consider a resolution to recognize July 20-26, 2025, as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week.

• Proposed agreement with Air Methods Corp.
• Proposed agreement with Steuben County Jail
• Resolution to recognize July 20-26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Update on the Public Safety Building project
• Review of May 2025 statistics for the Sheriff's Office and EMS

The committee approved the June 3 minutes as submitted. It adopted a resolution recognizing July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. It authorized the chairperson to sign an agreement with Air Methods Corp. and authorized the chairperson and sheriff to sign an agreement with Steuben County Jail. The meeting was placed into executive session by a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Approved resolution recognizing Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (July 20‑26, 2025)
• Authorized chairperson to sign agreement with Air Methods Corp.
• Authorized chairperson and sheriff to sign agreement with Steuben County Jail
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the Seneca Lake Wine Trail Economic Impact Study and review departmental updates on broadband and real property assessments. The body is deciding on several budget transfers, aid appropriations, and the renewal of a local occupancy tax.

• Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025 to renew the local occupancy tax
• Budget transfers and aid appropriations for Sheriff, Social Services, and Elections
• Reappointment of Director of Real Property Tax Services M. Kincaid
• Letter of support for Town of Jerusalem Smart Growth Grant application
• Review of 2025 vs 2024 assessment changes, including a 46.83% increase in Starkey

The Finance Committee approved the June 3 minutes and moved several resolutions forward to the Legislative Meeting, including budget transfers, aid allocations, workforce development funding, and appointments. It reappointed the Director of Real Property Tax Services and adopted a proposed occupancy‑tax renewal law. The committee noted that the MIP grant was declined.

• Approved June 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Resolved to forward 2025 Budget Transfers to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Appropriate Aid (Sheriff, Social Services, Elections) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Workforce Development Budget Allocations to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to appoint a member to the Flint Creek Administrative Board (no objections)
• Reappointed Yates County Director of Real Property Tax Services (no objections)
• Adopted Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025 renewing the occupancy tax (no objections)
• Recorded that the MIP grant application was declined

Human Services Committee

The committee is considering several contracts for public health services and the renewal of residential services contracts. The meeting also includes reports from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, and Social Services.

• Renew Residential Services Contracts for July 1, 2025-June 30, 2027
• Contract with Ontario County for Can Carrier Recycling
• Agreements with physical therapist Leighann Breuer and occupational therapist Stephanie Brentnall
• Contract with the Council on Alcohol and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
• Appointment of A. Dailey to the Yates County Behavioral Health Subcommittee

The Human Services Committee approved the June 2 meeting minutes and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including renewal of residential services contracts for July 1 2025‑June 30 2027 and multiple health‑related agreements. The committee also approved veteran proclamations and appointed A. Dailey to the Behavioral Health Subcommittee. No objections were recorded.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes
• Approved renewal of Residential Services Contracts (July 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Ontario County for Can Carrier Recycling participation
• Authorized Director of Public Health to submit Climate Smart Communities Grant application
• Authorized Chair to sign agreements with Leighann Breuer (Physical Therapist) and Stephanie Brentnall (Occupational Therapist)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Council on Alcohol and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
• Approved proclamations of August 4 as U.S. Coast Guard Birthday and August 7 2025 as National Purple Heart Day in Yates County
• Appointed A. Dailey as member of the Yates County Behavioral Health Subcommittee

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing highway staffing authorizations and contract amendments. Discussions include airport taxiway completions, building cooling failures, and the progress of the Public Safety Building project.

• Award bid for Rehabilitation of County Route 15, Pre-Emption Road, Bridge Over Kashong Creek
• Authorize filling of Heavy Equipment Operator and Motor Equipment Operator positions
• Amend O’Connell Electric contract and Yates County Central Garage Policy and Procedures
• Reported cooling repair costs of $6,500 for CH chiller and $10,000 estimate for COB server room AC
• Resurfacing of parking lots by Spallina starting July 14

The committee approved the June 2 and June 23 meeting minutes as submitted. After discussion, the committee had no objections to forwarding several highway and garage resolutions to the Legislative Meeting. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved June 23 special meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded multiple highway and garage resolutions to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Government Operation Committee will discuss various department reports and budget requests for 2026. The body is deciding on several grant extensions for the Board of Elections and updates to human resources policies.

• Local Law No. 3-2025 to extend the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program through December 31, 2028
• Five Board of Elections grant extensions totaling $95,311.49
• Contract with Matthew Aini Photography for employee headshots
• Amendments to the Yates County Contracts Policy, Requirements and Procedure
• Memorandums of Understanding regarding CSEA-OES titles and Community Services stipends

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting. It authorized the Chair of the Legislature to sign several election‑grant extension contracts and multiple HR memorandums and a photography contract, with no objections. The committee adopted Local Law No. 3‑2025 to extend the pilot youth deer hunting program through December 31, 2028. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Authorized Chair to sign Ballot‑by‑Mail Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004996-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Absentee Ballot Pre‑Paid Postage Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Electronic Poll Book Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign General Election Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C005120-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004400-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign HR memorandums and contract for employee headshots (no objections)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3‑2025 extending the youth deer hunting program through Dec 31 2028

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider several GML 239 referrals for the villages of Dresden, Dundee, and Penn Yan. These items include requests for short-term rental permits, livestock permits, and a commercial kitchen variance.

• Update to the Village of Dresden municipal comprehensive plan from 2004
• Short-term rental permits for 54 Water Street and 115 Seneca Street in Dundee
• Use variance for a commercial kitchen at 368 Clinton Street in Penn Yan
• Special use permit for a short-term rental at 3 Main Street in Penn Yan
• Livestock special use permits for chickens and ducks at 24 Union St and 13 Millard St in Dundee

The board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It then approved seven GML 239 applications, determining each had no significant countywide impact. Votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with one member abstaining on a short‑term rental permit. All motions were adopted.

• Approved minutes from May 29, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-28 (Village of Dresden) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-29 (Village of Dundee short‑term rental) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-30 (Village of Dundee short‑term rental) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-31 (Village of Penn Yan commercial kitchen variance) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-32 (Village of Penn Yan short‑term rental special use) – no significant impact (8 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-33 (Village of Dundee livestock – 6 chickens) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-34 (Village of Dundee livestock – 8 hens, 6 chicks, 9 ducklings, 2 ducks) – no significant impact (9 in favor)

Airport Council

The Airport Council discussed the near-completion of the Taxiway B extension and updates on a 2023 NYSDOT grant for an 8-bay hangar. Members also reviewed pavement maintenance reports and updated the Airport Capital Improvement Plan.

• Taxiway B extension final inspection and striping scheduled for 6/30
• 2023 NYSDOT 8-bay hangar grant: Geotech and electrical investigations complete
• Runway 1-19 rehab design moved to FY2030
• Taxiway A rehab design moved to FY2028
• Proposed investigation into a hydrogen charging station

Public Works Committee

The committee is considering amendments to two previous resolutions regarding infrastructure projects. These include increasing a contract for electrical work at a county facility and authorizing an inspection agreement for a bridge replacement.

• Increase O’Connell Electric contract by $115,762.30 for the Highway, Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Facility Project, bringing the total to $2,138,635.19
• Authorize a $135,100 construction inspection agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for the County Road 15 (Pre-Emption Road) bridge over Kashong Creek

The committee authorized Doug Rapalee to complete a client evaluation questionnaire and submit it for review. After discussion, the committee agreed to forward Amend Resolution No. 215-25 (O’Connell Electric Contract Amendment) and Amend Resolution No. 273-25 (Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15) to the Legislative Meeting, noting no objections.

• Authorized Mr. Rapalee to fill out and submit the client evaluation questionnaire
• Approved forwarding Amend Resolution No. 215-25 (O’Connell Electric Contract Amendment) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Approved forwarding Amend Resolution No. 273-25 (Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature is meeting to vote on two resolution amendments. These items involve increasing a contract for electrical work at a county facility and authorizing a construction inspection agreement for a bridge replacement.

• Increase O’Connell Electric contract by $115,762.30 for the Highway, Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Facility Project, bringing the total to $2,138,635.19
• Authorize a $135,100 construction inspection agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for the County Road 15 (Pre-emption Road) bridge over Kashong Creek

The Legislature adopted Resolution 296-25, amending the O’Connell Electric contract to a total of $2,138,635.19. It also adopted Resolution 297-25, authorizing the Chair to sign a $135,100 construction inspection agreement for the County Road 15 bridge project. The body unanimously agreed to stop the New York State MIP broadband grant application and pursue other funding sources. A motion to enter executive session was also approved unanimously.

• Amended O’Connell Electric contract to $2,138,635.19 (Resolution 296‑25, unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign $135,100 construction inspection agreement for County Road 15 bridge (Resolution 297‑25, unanimous)
• Stopped NYS MIP broadband grant application and will seek alternative funding (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employment‑history matters (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Public Works Committee and Legislature will meet to discuss a change order for the Highway, Office of Emergency Services and Public Health Facility. The body is considering an amendment to a contract with O’Connell Electric Company, Inc. to install an Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System.

• Proposed Resolution No. 296-25 to increase O’Connell Electric contract by $115,762.30
• Revised total contract amount for O’Connell Electric: $2,138,635.19
• Installation of Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement System (ERCES), Distributed Antenna System (DAS), and Bi-directional Amplifiers (BDA)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will discuss several intermunicipal agreements, budget transfers, and personnel appointments. The body is setting public hearing dates for a local occupancy tax renewal and the extension of a youth deer hunting program.

• Proposed public hearing for renewal of Local Law 4-07 establishing an occupancy tax
• Proposed public hearing to extend the Pilot Youth Deer Hunting Program through December 31, 2028
• Contract for LMR communications and tower site repair with Midstate Communications for $75,836 per year
• Proposed revised landing fees for the Penn Yan/Yates County Airport
• Agreement with LexisNexis for legal research with monthly fees ranging from $360 to $397

The Yates County Legislature unanimously approved several service agreements, including a $75,836 per‑year contract for land mobile radio communications and tower site repair with Motorola Solutions. The Sheriff and Chairperson were authorized to sign the agreement and the Finance Office was directed to make payment. All resolutions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Resolution 268-25 recognizing WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 248-25 authorizing the Chair to sign a LexisNexis services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 249-25 authorizing the Chair to sign Advent FS agreement for the Traffic Diversion Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 250-25 authorizing the Probation Director to sign an MOU for a part‑time caseworker assistant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 251-25 authorizing the Chair to sign renewal intermunicipal agreement with Monroe County Medical Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 252-25 authorizing the Sheriff and Chair to sign 2025‑26 LMR communications and tower site repair contract with Motorola Solutions at $75,836 per year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 253-25 authorizing the Sheriff and Chair to sign renewal of Nixle services for $2,784.86 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 254-25 authorizing the Chair and Sheriff to sign inmate‑housing agreement with Oswego County (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee is considering several service agreements for the District Attorney and Sheriff's offices, as well as a memorandum of understanding for a shared caseworker position. Members will also review statistics and updates from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and the Sheriff.

• Agreement with LexisNexis for legal research costing $360-$397 per month through 2028
• Agreement with Advent FS, LLC for traffic diversion education at no cost to the county
• Renewal of intermunicipal agreement with Monroe County Medical Examiner
• Renewal of Nixle services and agreement with Oswego County
• Authorization of a shared caseworker assistant MOU between Probation, Social Services, and Community Services

The committee approved the May 6th meeting minutes. It authorized the chairperson to sign agreements with LexisNexis Services and Advent FS, LLC, and approved a memorandum of understanding for the Probation Director, Commissioner of Social Services and Director of Community Services. The resolution to recognize July 20‑26, 2025 as Pre‑trial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week was withdrawn until next month. The committee also approved the sheriff’s authorizations for multiple service renewal agreements and entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved May 6th meeting minutes
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services (Division of Relx, Inc.)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Advent FS, LLC
• Authorized Probation Director, Commissioner of Social Services and Director of Community Services to sign Memorandum of Understanding
• Withdrew resolution to recognize July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign multiple service renewal agreements (Monroe County Medical Examiner, LMR communications, Nixle Services, Oswego County)
• Moved to enter executive session; vote unanimous

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss 2025 budget transfers and additional aid appropriations for the Sheriff, Highway, Social Services, Workforce Development, and Community Services. The body will also consider setting a public hearing date for the renewal of the county occupancy tax.

• Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025 to renew the occupancy tax (Local Law 4-07)
• Resolution to authorize a letter of support for the Town of Jerusalem Smart Growth Grant
• Budget transfers and additional aid appropriations for Sheriff, Highway, Social Services, Workforce Development, and Community Services
• Review of ReConnect broadband project, including a pending $7,161,893 NYS MIP Grant request
• Discussion of a potential $15B annual revenue loss to NYS Medicaid and SNAP programs via the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

The committee approved the May 6 minutes and authorized the chair and treasurer to sign the audit. It approved the County Administrator’s recommendation to move $3.4 million to the building reserve and $2 million to budget stabilization. A resolution was approved to set a public hearing date for Local Law 2‑2025 on the occupancy tax. Several other resolutions were cleared to proceed to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved May 6 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair Bill Holgate and Treasurer Rick Willson to sign the audit
• Approved moving $3.4 M to the building reserve
• Approved moving $2 M to the budget stabilization reserve
• Approved resolution to set public hearing date for Local Law 2‑2025 (occupancy tax)
• Approved resolutions to forward various aid and budget transfer items to the Legislative Meeting

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss various department updates and consider several resolutions regarding board appointments and service agreements. The meeting includes reports on public defender grants, senior nutrition, and community behavioral health.

• Contract authorization with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Emergency Response
• Agreement with speech therapist Cheryle Donnelly
• Appointment of S. Beverly to Behavioral Health Subcommittee and Community Services Board
• Memorandum of support for Bill S.1004/A.5567 regarding defendant capacity to stand trial

The Human Services Committee approved the May 5th meeting minutes and directed Chair Bronson and Member Button to sign the audit this month. It authorized several resolutions to move forward, including contracts and appointments with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, public‑health agreements, a veterans proclamation, and appointments to county subcommittees. The committee also entered an executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 5th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Bronson & Button will sign the audit this month
• Authorized contract and appointments with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board to proceed
• Authorized Chair to sign Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Emergency Response
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with speech therapist Cheryle Donnelly
• Proclaimed June 14th as U.S. Army Birthday in Yates County
• Appointed S. Beverly to Behavioral Health Subcommittee and Community Services Board
• Entered executive session; vote unanimous

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on several infrastructure contracts and updated airport landing fees. Discussions include progress on the Pre-emption Road bridge and paving projects on CR4 and CR29.

• Construction inspection agreement with Barton & Loguidice for County Road 15 (Pre-Emption Road) for $130,900
• Annual fire alarm inspection contract with EverOn for the Benton Shared Service Building for $1,884 per year
• Revised landing fees for Penn Yan/Yates County Airport for aircraft above 10,000 lbs
• Consultant agreement with C & S Companies for $7,500 for snow removal equipment grant administration
• Paving projects on CR4 and CR29

The Public Works Committee approved a $6,500 increase to the Barton & Loguidice Engineering Agreement fee. It also authorized several contracts and agreements to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including a contract with EverOn, a construction inspection agreement for County Road 15 bridge, revised landing fees for the Penn Yan/Yates County Airport, and a consultant agreement with C & S Companies. The May 5 meeting minutes were approved as submitted, and the committee voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved $6,500 increase to Barton & Loguidice Engineering Agreement fee (consensus)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with EverOn (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15 bridge (no objections)
• Authorized revised landing fees for Penn Yan/Yates County Airport (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to execute consultant agreement with C & S Companies (no objections)
• Approved minutes from May 5 meeting as submitted
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session
• Forwarded all listed resolutions to the Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Government Operations

The committee will discuss reports from county departments including Elections, Soil & Water, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The body is scheduled to consider resolutions regarding collective bargaining agreements for law enforcement and dispatchers.

• Ratifying Tentative Agreement with CO 92 LE
• Memorandum of Agreement for CO 82 EC-Part-Time Dispatchers
• Review of 6 Independent Petitions filed by May 27th
• Report on 100 watershed inspections in Barrington, Jerusalem, Milo, Torrey, Dresden, and Penn Yan
• Proposed date change for the September 8th Legislative Meeting

The committee approved a letter of support for the Town of Jerusalem's planning grant and declined a similar request for the Town of Gorham's park project. It also agreed to change the Legislative Meeting date from September 8 to September 10. Several resolutions were cleared to proceed, including authorizing the Chair to sign an intergovernmental agreement and ratifying a tentative collective bargaining agreement.

• Approved letter of support for Jerusalem planning grant (consensus)
• Declined letter of support for Gorham park planning (consensus)
• Changed Legislative Meeting date to September 10 (consensus)
• Authorized Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement (no objections)
• Ratified tentative agreement with CO 92 LE (no objections)
• Authorized Chair and Sheriff to sign CO 82 EC memorandum (no objections)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three General Municipal Law 239 referrals. These include a business expansion in Torrey, a community center field house in Penn Yan, and a new residence in Middlesex.

• Pine Ridge Tire and Auto: Special Use Permit for a 25x65 addition at 2857 State Rt 14
• Yates Community Center - Field House: Site Plan for 467 N Main Street
• New residence construction in a steep slope area at 306 East Lake Road

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It approved four GML 239 applications—special use permits and site plans for Pine Ridge Tire, Yates Community Center, a new residence in Middlesex, and an accessory structure in Torrey—finding each had no significant countywide impact. The board also voted to table the Dresden municipal comprehensive plan update until the June 26 meeting.

• Approved April 24 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Pine Ridge Tire special use permit (12 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Yates Community Center site plan (10 in favor, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Middlesex new residence site plan (10 in favor)
• Approved Torrey accessory structure variance (11 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved table of Dresden municipal plan update (12 in favor, 1 abstention)

Airport Council

The Airport Council discussed a proposal from Skydive Seneca Lake to operate at the Penn Yan – our County Airport. The body also reviewed airport infrastructure projects and proposed changes to landing fees.

• Proposal by Skydive Seneca Lake to operate 2-5 days per week
• Recommendation to increase landing fees by $0.25
• Recommendation to change landing fee weight minimum to 10,000 lbs
• Paving of Taxiway B Extension and Deice Pad
• Report of 532 airport operations in May 2025

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature will vote on a resolution to accept a $172,413 domestic terrorism prevention grant and adopt a corresponding plan, with the Sheriff's Office as lead agency. Other actions include several lease agreements, contract renewals, personnel fills, and routine approvals. Most items are procedural, but the grant and plan are the most significant discussion items.

• Authorize acceptance of $172,413 FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant and appoint Sheriff’s Office as lead agency (Res. 222-25)
• Adopt Yates County Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan (Res. 223-25)
• Authorize 5-year lease with Penn Yan Central School District for radio antennas on Sherman Tower at no cost (Res. 220-25)
• Authorize Sheriff to fill a full-time Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator position (Res. 228-25)
• Authorize renewal of inmate legal library agreement with LexisNexis at $225/month through May 2028 (Res. 221-25)

The Legislature approved the April 14 minutes and the audit report as presented. It unanimously adopted a series of resolutions authorizing various contracts, designations, and a $172,413 domestic terrorism prevention grant. The grant will be administered by the Sheriff’s Office, and the County will sign related agreements for procurement, a lease with Penn Yan Central School District, and a jail legal‑library renewal.

• Approved April 14 minutes as submitted
• Approved audit report as presented
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign IPPC Technologies MOU (Unanimous)
• Designated May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Buyboard cooperative purchasing agreement (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign five‑year lease with Penn Yan Central School District (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Sheriff to renew jail legal‑library agreement at $225/month (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant $172,413 and appoint Sheriff as lead agency (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions regarding law enforcement agreements and public safety designations. The body will also review monthly statistics from the District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Services offices.

• Proposed $555 annual contract with IPPC Technologies, Inc. for sex offender internet monitoring
• Proposed Buyboard Purchasing Co-Operative Agreement for Sheriff's Office goods and vehicles
• Proposed lease agreement between the Sheriff and Penn Yan Central School District
• Proposed adoption of a Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan
• Designation of May 18-24, 2025, as Emergency Medical Services Week

The committee approved the April 8 minutes and authorized Willson and Killen to sign the audit this month. After discussion, the committee approved multiple resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, such as designating EMS Week, signing an IPPC Technologies MOU, and authorizing the sheriff's office to lead the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved April 8 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Willson & Killen to sign the audit this month
• Approved resolution to designate May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week
• Approved resolution to forward IPPC Technologies MOU to Legislature
• Approved resolution to forward Buyboard Purchasing Co‑Operative Agreement to Legislature
• Approved resolution to forward FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant attestation and appoint Sheriff’s Office as lead agency
• Approved resolution to forward lease agreement with Penn Yan Central School District to Legislature
• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss 2025 tentative assessment rolls and updates on the ReConnect 1 broadband project. The body is also considering several resolutions regarding grant applications and tourism contracts.

• Review of 2025 Tentative Assessment Rolls, including a 47.38% increase in the Town of Starkey
• Update on ReConnect 1 broadband project with a $151,944 reimbursement request (FRS#44)
• Resolution to submit a grant to NYSDOT for 5311 public mass transportation funding
• Resolution to adopt the Yates County Purchasing Card User Guide and Policy Manual
• Resolution to authorize a Tourism Funds Contract with the Yates County Chamber of Commerce

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. The committee agreed to forward multiple resolutions—including a probation memorandum, EMS Week designation, and several sheriff‑related agreements—to the Legislative Meeting after discussion with no objections. An executive session was entered unanimously. Willson and Killen will sign the audit this month.

• Approved April 8 minutes as submitted (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign IPPC memorandum (no objections)
• Authorized designation of May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Course Sponsorship Renewal Application (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Buyboard Purchasing Co‑Operative Agreement (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Penn Yan Central School District (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator position (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing capital improvement requests for the Board of Elections and discussing departmental updates. The body is also considering resolutions regarding non-union employee wages and insurance renewals.

• Proposed $26,352 - $37,176 to replace electronic poll book laptops and printers
• Proposed $60,885 for a central count voting system for mail and absentee ballots
• Resolution to amend Resolution 184-25 regarding 2025 Non-Union Non-Exempt Employee Wage Schedule
• Resolution to authorize insurance renewal
• Report on a $300,000 stream stabilization project on Williams Hill Road

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. After discussion, the committee had no objections to forwarding an amendment to Resolution 184‑25 adopting the 2025 non‑union, non‑exempt employee wage schedule to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also agreed to forward an authorization of insurance renewal to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded Amendment to Resolution 184‑25 (2025 non‑union wage schedule) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forwarded authorization of insurance renewal to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Human Services Committee

The committee will review resolutions to create a part-time Assistant Public Defender position and fill a Social Services caseworker vacancy. Members will also discuss reports from the Office for the Aging, Public Health, and Veterans services.

• Resolution to create and fill a part-time Assistant Public Defender position (estimated cost not to exceed $78,541, fully state-funded)
• Resolution to authorize the Commissioner of Social Services to fill a caseworker position
• Resolution to amend Resolution 28-25 regarding the Keuka Housing Council
• Proclamation of May 26th as Memorial Day in Yates County
• Recognition of WWII Veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday on June 12, 2025

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It authorized the Public Defender to create a part‑time Assistant Public Defender position and approved the Social Services resolutions to amend Resolution 28‑25 and to fill a caseworker position. The committee also approved a resolution to proclaim May 26 as Memorial Day in Yates County. A resolution recognizing WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday was postponed until the June meeting.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Authorized Public Defender to create and fill part‑time Assistant Public Defender position
• Approved amendment to Resolution 28‑25 (Keuka Housing Council)
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill caseworker position
• Approved proclamation of May 26 as Memorial Day in Yates County
• Postponed recognition of WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday to June meeting

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on contracts for parking lot repairs and cooling tower maintenance. Members are also reviewing airport paving schedules and highway equipment surplus declarations.

• Award bid to Spallina Materials, Inc. for parking lot repair and paving for $197,550
• Authorize contract with Metro Group for PSB cooling tower monitoring and treatment for $2,500 per year
• Declare 2009 Chevrolet Kodiak (T-34) and 2008 Volvo (R-9) as surplus equipment for sale
• Airport runway closures for 3-4 days starting May 19th for Taxiway B extension paving
• Open House for Shared Services Facility in Benton scheduled for May 17th

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It voted to send two resolutions to the Legislative Meeting: authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with Metro Group and awarding the parking lot repair and paving bid to Spallina Material Inc. The committee also approved a resolution to declare surplus Highway equipment and moved unanimously into executive session.

• Approved April 7 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Metro Group (forwarded to Legislature)
• Awarded Parking Lot Repair and Paving bid to Spallina Material Inc. (forwarded to Legislature)
• Approved resolution to declare surplus Highway equipment (forwarded to Legislature)
• Moved into executive session unanimously

Airport Council

The Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council met on April 30, 2025, to approve minutes and the financial report, and to discuss budget concerns for taxiway numbering and mowing equipment. Key items included a planned taxiway B extension requiring runway shutdowns, evaluation of helipad placement, and a proposal to raise the landing fee weight limit. New business considered a possible parachuting business at the airport and enforcement of T-hangar usage rules.

• Taxiway B extension will shut down both runways for milling and asphalt work likely the week of May 19, requiring NOTAMs.
• Budget concerns raised for 1-19 taxiway numbering and mowing equipment tires not included in the 2025 budget.
• Helipad placement needs FAA evaluation; current location may be hard to justify moving if recently funded by FAA.
• Council discussed increasing the aircraft weight threshold for landing fees; recommendation to be brought to next meeting.
• Consideration of a parachuting business (Skydive Seneca Lake) with questions about landing locations on or off airport property.

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three GML 239 referrals: Town of Milo's proposed amendment to its Flood Damage Prevention Local Law, a site plan for a one-story auto body shop at 106 Horizon Park Drive in Penn Yan, and a special use permit for a short-term rental at 235 East Main Street in Penn Yan. No other business is on the agenda.

• Referral 2025-20: Town of Milo proposes modifying its Flood Damage Prevention Local Law
• Referral 2025-21: Village of Penn Yan seeks approval for construction of a one-story auto body shop at 106 Horizon Park Drive
• Referral 2025-22: Upstate Regional Properties LLC requests a special use permit for a short-term year-round rental at 235 East Main Street, Penn Yan

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved four GML‑239 applications, finding each to have no significant countywide impact. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML‑239 for Town of Milo – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Penn Yan auto body shop – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Penn Yan short‑term rental – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Dresden – no significant countywide impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-25 to override the established tax levy limit. The meeting also includes decisions on various personnel appointments, grant acceptances, and public safety contracts.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-25 to override the tax levy limit
• Contract with Apex Polygraph Services, LLC at $300 per polygraph and $400 per sexual history exam
• Establishment of the Yates County Health District and Yates County Board of Health
• Adoption of the 2025 Non-Union Non-Exempt and Exempt Employee salary schedules
• Acceptance of the NYS ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant

The Legislature unanimously adopted the 2025 Yates County Multi‑Hazard Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. It also approved contracts for Apex Polygraph Services, an EMS student precepting agreement, and a letter of support to increase Medicaid reimbursements for EMS. Several recognitions of correctional officers, peace officers, and crime‑victims’ rights week were also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign contract with Apex Polygraph Services (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS student precepting agreement with FLCC and FLREMSC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter supporting increased EMS Medicaid reimbursements (unanimous)
• Recognized National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week (unanimous)
• Recognized Peace Officers’ Memorial Day during National Police Week (unanimous)
• Recognized 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on April 14, 2024, to consider Local Law No. 1-2025, which would override the state-imposed tax levy limit under General Municipal Law Section 3-c. Approval would allow the county to adopt a 2026 budget with a property tax increase above the cap. The legislature must vote by a 60% supermajority to pass the override.

• Public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 1-2025 to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2026
• Proposed law would authorize the county to exceed the property tax cap set by New York General Municipal Law Section 3-c

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Sheriff to fill a full-time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position and create a temporary Correction Officer position, and authorizing the Probation Director to sign a contract with Apex Polygraph Services for sex offender supervision. The committee will also discuss opposing Governor Hochul’s executive order barring correction officers from future government employment and receive updates on the Public Safety Building Project and department statistics.

• Authorize Sheriff to fill full-time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position and create full-time temporary Correction Officer position
• Authorize Probation Director to sign contract with Apex Polygraph Services, LLC ($300 per polygraph, $400 per sexual history exam, $275 cap for 2025)
• Authorize Chair to sign EMS Student Precepting Agreement
• Adopt the 2025 Yates County Multi-Hazard Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Discuss opposing Gov. Hochul’s executive order barring correction officers from future state and local government employment

The Public Safety Committee approved the use of Buildings & Grounds as a placement option for community service participants. Minutes from the March 4 meeting were approved as submitted. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Several resolutions were cleared to proceed to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved use of Buildings & Grounds for community service participants (unanimous)
• Approved March 4 minutes as submitted
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month (action approved)
• Authorized Probation Director contract with Apex Polygraph Services to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS Student Precepting Agreement to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Letter of Support to increase Medicaid reimbursements to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Vote to enter executive session – unanimous

Finance Committee

The committee will consider a resolution to accept a $7,490,635 NYS ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant to bring fiber internet to 555 locations, and a local law to override the state tax levy limit. Also on the agenda are budget transfers, aid appropriations, and updates on broadband construction, real property tax services, and the short-term rental registry.

• Resolution to accept NYS ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Grant of $7,490,635 for fiber to 555 locations
• Adopt Local Law No. 1-2025 to override the tax levy limit under General Municipal Law Section 3-C
• Multiple budget transfers and appropriations of aid for Social Services, Workforce Development, and Community Services
• Appointments to the Board of Assessment Review in the Town of Starkey
• Update on ReConnect 1 broadband project phases and a $403,994 funding request (FRS#43)

The Public Safety Committee approved the March 4, 2025 minutes and authorized the use of Buildings & Grounds for community‑service participants. It approved multiple resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including contracts for the Probation Director, EMS student precepting, and a Medicaid reimbursement support letter, as well as adopting the 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The committee also authorized the Sheriff to fill a full‑time Deputy Lieutenant position and a full‑time temporary Correction Officer position, and entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting
• Approved use of Buildings & Grounds for community‑service participants
• Authorized Probation Director to sign contract with Apex Polygraph Services, LLC
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS Student Precepting Agreement
• Authorized Chair to sign Letter of Support to increase Medicaid reimbursements
• Adopted 2025 Yates County Multi‑Hazard Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Authorized Sheriff to fill Full‑Time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant and Temporary Correction Officer positions
• Entered executive session (vote unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will vote on multiple resolutions, including establishing a Yates County Health District and Board of Health, authorizing public defender grants and contract amendments, re-designating parking spaces for veterans, proclaiming May as Mental Health Month, and reappointing a board member. The committee will also consider a resolution opposing Medicaid cost shifts to the county and receive updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services departments.

• Resolution to establish Yates County Health District and Yates County Board of Health
• Authorize chair to execute the Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement & Caseload Reduction Competitive Grant (C4THFD57) and related contract extensions
• Re-designate two Handicapped Parking Spaces as Veteran Parking Spaces
• Proclaim May as Mental Health Month – 2025 and reappoint C. Roberts to the Yates County Community Services Board
• Resolution No. 98-17 urging preservation of Medicaid expansion and opposing state cost shifts to Yates County

The Human Services Committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes and authorized several grant actions, including the Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement grant and Distribution #14 Non‑Competitive Grant. It also approved contract amendments with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and the New York Department of State, proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month, and reappointed C. Roberts to the Community Services Board. The committee held off on redesignating two handicapped parking spaces as veteran spaces and decided to rewrite the Medicaid resolution for presentation at the April 14 Legislative Meeting.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chairperson to execute Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement grant
• Authorized Chairperson to execute Distribution #14 Non‑Competitive Grant
• Authorized contract amendment with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Authorized contract with New York Department of State
• Held off on redesignating two handicapped parking spaces as veteran parking spaces
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month
• Decided to rewrite Medicaid resolution and bring it to the April 14 Legislative Meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review updates on highway, airport, and building projects. The body will consider several resolutions regarding bid awards, equipment surplus, and grant funding for county infrastructure.

• Award bid for Vegetation Control to DeAngelo Contracting Services, LLC for $13,296.40
• Award bid for Torrey Landfill-Leachate Line & Tank Cleaning Services
• Authorization to accept Genesee Transportation Council-Safe Streets for all Grant Funding
• Amend CME Associates, Inc. contract for New Highway, Office of Emergency Services & Public Health Facility project
• Declare surplus equipment for Central Garage and Highway, including the sale of Truck 13

The Public Works Committee approved the March 3 minutes, issued a permit for the courtyard request, and approved an update for four plow trucks. It also approved forwarding eight public‑works resolutions and two airport resolutions to the Legislative Meeting. The committee decided not to change the May 17 Open House date despite a scheduling conflict.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Courtyard Request permit issuance
• Approved update for four plow trucks
• Approved forwarding of eight public‑works resolutions to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding of two airport resolutions to Legislative Meeting
• Decided to keep Open House on May 17 despite overlap with Historian Conference

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee meets to receive departmental reports and consider a resolution authorizing the Chair to sign a service agreement with Singlewire Software of Madison, WI. They will also approve March 3rd minutes and may hold an executive session.

• Resolution to authorize Chair to sign service agreement with Singlewire Software (Madison, WI)
• Elections report: petition filing begun, Potter special election results, hiring new Democratic chief equipment custodian
• Soil & Water: 27 watershed inspections conducted, stream stabilization project in Keuka Lake Watershed
• HR: Yates County Transit Grant application with NYSDOT compliance
• IT: Help desk calls and project update summary

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting. Members Doug Paddock and Dick Harper were assigned to conduct the county audit this month. The committee voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No objections were raised to two IT resolutions, allowing them to proceed to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned Doug Paddock and Dick Harper to conduct audit this month
• Entered executive session unanimously
• IT resolutions to authorize Singlewire service agreement and amend procurement policy proceeded without objection

Airport Council

The Yates County Airport Council accepted minutes and financial reports, approved proposed changes to Airport Rules and Regulations for submission to the Legislature, and discussed a NYS Assembly/Senate proposal to increase state airport funding from $12.5M to $25M annually. Updates were received on several capital projects including the Taxiway B Extension, an 8-bay hangar grant, and a deice pad construction scheduled to start in April. The council also reviewed bids for snow removal equipment and discussed planning for FBO and fuel farm development if Seneca Flight leaves the airport.

• Proposed doubling of state airport funding from $12.5M to $25M annually (final budget pending)
• Proposed changes to Airport Rules and Regulations approved and to be submitted to Legislature
• Taxiway B Extension: monthly SWPPP inspections and base verification under way
• 2023 NYSDOT 8-bay hangar grant: geotech investigation started, moving forward with T-hanger layout and solar array on roof
• Purchase of snow removal equipment: bid documents for front-end loader and skid steer turned over, bids to open in May

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider 15 GML 239 referrals, primarily flood damage prevention law updates for several towns and villages required for property owners to qualify for federal flood insurance. Other referrals include a site plan for the Yates Community Center in Penn Yan and a special use permit for antenna additions on a cell tower in Benton. The board will also approve minutes from February and receive reports.

• Referral 2025-09: Town of Starkey proposes to rescind local law 1-2003 and adopt new flood damage prevention law per NYS DEC requirements.
• Referral 2025-10: Village of Penn Yan site plan for Yates Community Center at 467 N Main St to relocate pond storage and reinforcement area for vehicle access and parking.
• Referral 2025-11: Town of Benton special use permit for Noah Martin to add 4 antennas and equipment to existing cell tower at 2544 Havens Corners Road.
• Referrals 2025-12 through 2025-19: Flood damage prevention law adoptions or modifications for Towns of Benton, Dundee, Potter, Italy, Middlesex, Jerusalem, Barrington, and Village of Penn Yan to meet federal flood insurance requirements.
• Other agenda items include call to order, approval of February minutes, and reports (none received).

The Planning Board approved the February 27 minutes and a block consideration of several flood‑damage referrals, finding those referrals have no significant countywide impact. It voted 10‑0 with two abstentions to disapprove the Penn Yan community‑center parking plan, citing significant countywide impact. The board also found no significant impact for a Benton antenna permit and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved block consideration of flood‑damage referrals 2025‑09 through 2025‑19 (unanimous)
• Found no significant countywide impact for those flood‑damage referrals (unanimous)
• Disapproved Penn Yan community‑center parking proposal (10‑0, 2 abstain)
• Found no significant countywide impact for Benton antenna permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions including setting a public hearing to override the state tax levy limit and requesting home rule legislation to renew the 1% sales tax increase. Other actions include approving contracts for inmate housing, opioid settlement services, and technology leases, as well as recognizing sheriff's officers of the year.

• Set public hearing on Local Law No. 1-2025 to override the tax levy limit (Res. 162-25)
• Request home rule legislation to renew the 1% county sales tax increase (Res. 163-25)
• Authorize mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County at $100/day (Res. 124-25)
• Amend Guardian RFID lease agreement to $16,000/year for years 2-6 (Res. 127-25)
• Multiple opioid settlement contracts with Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency (Res. 141-25, 142-25, 143-25, 144-25)

The Yates County Legislature voted down a resolution to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (RTS), with a roll call vote of 6 yes and 6 no. The decision followed extensive discussion comparing RTS with the existing Yates Transit Service (YTS), including concerns about costs, local service, and lack of a contract with RTS. The Legislature also approved 43 other resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign a Certificate of Need application for EMS, renewing the jail's biometric identification maintenance agreement, and awarding multiple highway construction bids.

• Rejected joining Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (6-6 roll call)
• Authorized chair to sign EMS Certificate of Need application (unanimous)
• Renewed BI2 Technologies jail identification maintenance contract for $4,826.10 (unanimous)
• Authorized mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County at $100/day (unanimous)
• Awarded cold milling bid to Villager Construction and Donegal Construction (unanimous)
• Awarded warm mix asphalt bid to Heidelberg Materials and Seneca Stone (unanimous)
• Awarded gasoline/diesel fuel bid to Petroleum Traders Corporation (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for April 14 on local law to override tax levy limit (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review applications for an ESD Infrastructure Grant and consider a local law to override the tax levy limit. The body will also discuss broadband project updates and various inter-municipal agreements.

• Proposed Local Law No. 1-2025 to override the tax levy limit
• Inter-municipal agreement with Schuyler County for Household Hazardous Waste and Electronics Day
• MOU with Yates County Agricultural Society for hazardous waste drop-off at the fairgrounds
• Participation agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank for a purchasing card program
• Letter of support for Village of Rushville wastewater treatment plant improvements

The Finance Committee voted to submit the ESD Infrastructure Grant application for the Village of Penn Yan's water treatment plant automation project, which received the highest points (28) in a committee vote. The committee also reached a consensus to move Resolution 119-25, which would make the county a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (RTS), to the Legislative Meeting, with the understanding that if not approved, the county will issue a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Approved minutes from the February 4th meeting as submitted.
• Voted to submit ESD Infrastructure Grant application for Village of Penn Yan (28 points) over Town of Jerusalem (23) and Village of Dundee (15).
• Consensus to move Resolution 119-25 (RTS membership) to the Legislative Meeting; if not approved, county will do an RFP.
• No official objections to advancing resolutions for inter-municipal agreement with Schuyler County, MOU with Yates County Agricultural Society, and letter of support for Village of Rushville.
• No official objections to advancing resolutions for JP Morgan Chase purchasing card agreement and aid appropriations for Sheriff and Public Health.
• No official objections to advancing home rule legislation to renew 1% sales tax and additional county recording tax on mortgages.
• No official objections to setting a public hearing date for Local Law No. 1-2025 to override the tax levy limit.
• Approved reports from Real Property, ReConnect, Planning, Finance, and Treasurer as information.

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign a Certificate of Need application for permanent EMS certification, approving a mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County, and renewing a B12 Technologies maintenance agreement. The committee will also receive updates from the district attorney on case statistics (including a 74.5% DWI conviction rate), probation office reports, and emergency services activity. Sheriff's resolutions include accepting RFP's for vehicle towing, declaring surplus equipment, amending a Guardian RFID lease, and recognizing officers of the year.

• Authorize chair to sign Certificate of Need Application for permanent EMS operations
• Authorize chairperson and sheriff to sign Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement between Yates and Ontario County
• Authorize sheriff and chairperson to renew B12 Technologies Maintenance Agreement
• Authorize sheriff to accept RFP's for YCSO Vehicle Towing Services
• Recognize Yates County Sheriff's Officers of the Year

The Yates County Public Safety Committee approved minutes from February 4 and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature, including authorizing the sheriff to renew a maintenance agreement, grant an unpaid leave, sign a mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County, accept RFP bids for towing, declare surplus equipment, amend a lease agreement, and recognize officers of the year. The committee also endorsed a $44,900 purchase of a 2023 Expedition for corrections. Reports from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff were accepted as information, and the committee entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approved minutes from February 4 meeting
• Advanced resolution to authorize Chair to sign Certificate of Need Application
• Advanced sheriff resolutions: renew B12 maintenance, unpaid leave, mutual inmate holding, towing RFP, surplus equipment, amend Guardian lease, recognize officers of the year
• Approved purchase of 2023 Expedition Maxx SSV for $44,900 for corrections
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will hear departmental updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services. Resolutions include authorizing several opioid settlement-funded contracts with the Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency, Our Town Rocks, and the Council of Addictions of the Finger Lakes, as well as a lifeguard memorandum of understanding and a proclamation for Vietnam Veterans Day.

• Authorize contract with Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency for opioid settlement housing services
• Authorize contract with Our Town Rocks for opioid settlement harm reduction, educational materials, and linkage
• Authorize 2025 Lifeguard Memorandums of Understanding for Social Services
• Proclaim March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day in Yates County
• Over $400,000 in HEAP emergency benefits issued by Social Services

The committee reviewed reports from multiple departments and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature without objection, including contracts for opioid settlement funds, a lifeguard MOU, and a Vietnam Veterans Day proclamation. No final votes were taken; the committee only recommended these items proceed. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session.

• Advanced 2025 Lifeguard MOUs to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced Vietnam Veterans Day proclamation to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced part-time Veteran Engagement Specialist position to Legislature (no objections)
• Advanced 5 opioid settlement contracts to Legislature (no objections)
• Approved minutes from February 3rd meeting
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Highway Superintendent to fill a Heavy Equipment Operator position (estimated cost $61,036–$87,874) and awarding bids for cold milling, warm mix asphalt, paver placed surface treatment, ready mix concrete, and other road materials. The committee will also receive updates on contaminated soils remediation at the new Highway/OES/Public Health Facility and on the removal of an existing drywell. Other agenda items include approval of minutes, public comment, and reports on buildings and grounds and highway operations.

• Authorize filling Heavy Equipment Operator position (salary range $61,036–$87,874)
• Award bid for Cold Milling & Crushing/Screening of Asphalt Pavement to Villager Construction and Donegal Construction
• Award bid for Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete to multiple vendors, with specified in-place projects awarded to Heidelberg Materials Northeast – NY LLC
• Award bid for Ready Mix Concrete to Heidelberg Materials Northeast – NY LLC at $200–$215 per cubic yard
• Contaminated soils remediation update: benzene concentrations 84–92% lower than baseline; NYSDEC-approved drywell removal underway

The Public Works Committee approved minutes and accepted informational reports from Buildings and Grounds and Highway. It advanced nine resolutions to the Legislature, including bids for asphalt, fuel, and equipment, with no objections. The committee also recommended rejecting and rebidding the leachate tank and line cleaning bid for the Torrey Landfill.

• Approved minutes from February 3rd meeting
• Advanced resolution to fill Heavy Equipment Operator position
• Advanced bid awards for Warm Mix Asphalt, Cold Milling, Liquid Bituminous Material, Crane Rental, Paver Surface Treatment, Ready Mix Concrete, Gasoline/Diesel Fuel, and Contract No. 1
• Recommended rejection and rebid of Leachate Tank & Leachate Line Cleaning bid
• Accepted reports from Buildings and Grounds and Highway as information

Government Operations

The Yates County Government Operations Committee will consider two resolutions authorizing the chair to sign an intergovernmental agreement with NYS ITS and DHSES and a service agreement with ePlus. Members will also hear reports from Elections, Soil & Water (including an $851,600 grant application), Cornell Cooperative Extension, IT, County Clerk, and HR, and discuss changing Human Services and Government Operations meeting times. The agenda includes routine items such as public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Resolution to authorize chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES
• Resolution to authorize chair to sign Service Agreement with ePlus (Rochester, NY)
• Soil & Water reports $851,600 grant application for Ag Nonpoint Source projects in Keuka Lake Watershed
• Special Election for Town of Potter on March 18, 2025
• Discussion on changing Human Services and Government Operations meeting times

The Government Operations Committee approved minutes, accepted informational reports from several departments, and advanced multiple resolutions to the full Legislature without objection. The Committee also agreed to change the Human Services and Government Operations meeting times starting in April, and entered executive session for collective bargaining and personnel matters.

• Approved minutes of February 3rd meeting
• Advanced intergovernmental agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES to Legislature
• Advanced service agreement with ePlus to Legislature
• Advanced Donate Life Month proclamation to Legislature
• Advanced filing of County Officers Annual Reports to Legislature
• Changed Human Services meeting time to 1:15 p.m. effective April
• Changed Government Operations meeting time to 2:45 p.m. effective April
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining and personnel (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three General Municipal Law Section 239 referrals: a sign area variance in Penn Yan, a proposed 6-month moratorium on short-term rental applications in Italy, and a new Flood Plain Damage Prevention Law in Torrey. No other business is scheduled.

• 2025-06: Village of Penn Yan – area variance for a sign exceeding permitted size at 254 Lake Street Plaza
• 2025-07: Town of Italy – proposal to adopt a 6-month moratorium on short-term rental facility applications and approvals
• 2025-08: Town of Torrey – proposal to rescind Local Law 01 of 2010 and adopt new Flood Plain Damage Prevention Law per DEC requirements

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting on February 27, 2025 to discuss two proposed resolutions for public transit starting in 2026: either issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for transit services or authorizing RTS as the public transit authority. The legislature may also consider any other business that comes before it.

• Discussion of a resolution to go out for an RFP for public transit services
• Discussion of a resolution to authorize RTS as the public transit authority starting in 2026

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature is holding a special meeting to vote on several resolutions, including joining the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District, ratifying a letter of support for discovery reform compensation, re-establishing a fee schedule for the Board of Elections, amending a contract with the assigned counsel administrator, accepting a consultant fee for the airport lighting project, and authorizing the treasurer to process tax refunds.

• Elect to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District
• Amend resolution to authorize a contract with assigned counsel administrator C. Rochford at $98,495.50
• Accept C&S Companies consultant fee of $35,000 for Penn Yan Airport REIL lighting replacement design
• Re-establish fee schedule for Board of Elections (e.g., $0.25 per page for printed voter lists)
• Authorize treasurer to process RPTL tax refunds under $2,500

The Yates County Legislature voted to postpone indefinitely a resolution to join the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District, after discussion raised concerns about timing and information. The legislature also approved several routine items, including ratifying a letter of support for a state grant, re-establishing Board of Elections fees, amending a contract for assigned counsel, accepting an airport consultant fee, authorizing tax refunds, and amending an airport agreement. All other resolutions passed unanimously except the airport fee, which passed 10-1.

• Postponed indefinitely resolution to join Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (9-2)
• Ratified letter of support for Discovery Reform Compensation grant (unanimous)
• Re-established Board of Elections fee schedule and rescinded Resolution 207-09 (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 63-25 to set assigned counsel contract at $103,495.50 (unanimous)
• Accepted C&S Companies consultant fee of $35,000 for airport REIL lighting design (10-1)
• Authorized Treasurer to process RPTL tax refunds and corrections (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 113-25 to correct state funding shares for airport projects (unanimous)

Airport Council

The Yates County Airport Council met to accept prior minutes and a financial report noting lower fuel fees and higher utilities. Committees reported on safety rules, hangar grant progress, runway maintenance, and upcoming snow removal equipment purchases. No correspondence was received.

• Reviewed financial report noting lower fuel flowage fees and higher utilities
• Approved 2023 NYSDOT 8-bay hangar grant layout with MBE consultant for stormwater design
• Scheduled field work for runway 1-19 and taxiway A pavement maintenance in March
• Discussed snow removal equipment specs with bid documents due by late March
• T hangars at Seneca Flight are full with 7 on the waiting list

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature will vote on accepting a $839,340 V-FIRE grant for volunteer fire infrastructure and response equipment. They will also consider setting compensation rates for assistant district attorneys covering centralized arraignments, appointing members to EMS and Fire advisory boards, and authorizing numerous contracts and budget transfers across county departments.

• Accept $839,340 V-FIRE grant for volunteer fire equipment (Res. 49-25)
• Set ADA compensation rates for CAP: $100–$225 per day/call (Res. 46-25)
• Approve EMS training compensation scale up to $30/hour (Res. 50-25)
• Authorize contract for bridge inspection on Haley Road over Big Stream (Res. 68-25)
• Appoint members to EMS and Fire advisory boards (Res. 47-25, 48-25)

The Yates County Legislature unanimously approved a series of resolutions, including accepting a $839,340 state grant for volunteer fire infrastructure and equipment, authorizing compensation rates for assistant district attorneys and public defenders for centralized arraignment coverage, and approving multiple contracts for services such as employee assistance programs, mechanical work, and airport projects. They also awarded bids for road materials, appointed members to advisory boards, and made various budget transfers and appropriations. One resolution to join the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District was withdrawn.

• Accepted $839,340 V-FIRE grant for volunteer fire equipment (unanimous)
• Authorized ADA compensation rates for CAP coverage (unanimous)
• Appointed members to EMS and Fire Advisory Boards (unanimous)
• Approved EMS training compensation scale (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to create and fill part-time Corrections and Community Resource Officer position (unanimous)
• Awarded bids for abrasive sand, cold mix patch, gravel, and crushed stone (unanimous, with abstentions)
• Approved 2024 and 2025 budget transfers (unanimous)
• Awarded Natural and Recreational Resource Protection grants totaling $83,000 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The agenda contains only a procedural resolution (RS 2417-A) to establish standard work days for elected and appointed officials for reporting to the New York State and Local Retirement System. No specific officials, titles, or work hours are listed in the provided text. The item appears to be a boilerplate form requiring adoption.

• Resolution RS 2417-A for reporting elected/appointed officials to NYS retirement system
• No specific officials, terms, or work-day details included in agenda text

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review agency statistics and approve several administrative appointments. The body will consider accepting a state grant for fire infrastructure and authorizing new compensation scales and budget plans.

• Acceptance of $839,340 SFY2023 Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant
• Appointment of members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board
• Appointment of members to the Yates County Fire Advisory Board
• Authorization of EMS Training Compensation Scale
• Authorization of 2025 STOP-DWI Budget and Plan

The Public Safety Committee approved minutes from January 7 and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature without objection, including appointments to EMS and Fire Advisory Boards, acceptance of a fire infrastructure grant, an EMS training compensation scale, a renewed EAP agreement, and the 2025 STOP-DWI budget. Reports from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, Sheriff, and Communications Project were accepted as information. The committee also entered executive session to discuss employment history and collective bargaining.

• Approved minutes from January 7 meeting
• Advanced appointment of EMS Advisory Board members to Legislature
• Advanced appointment of Fire Advisory Board members to Legislature
• Advanced acceptance of SFY2023 Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant
• Advanced authorization of EMS Training Compensation Scale
• Advanced authorization of Sheriff and Chair to sign renewed EAP agreement for 2025
• Advanced authorization of Chair and Coordinator to sign 2025 STOP-DWI budget and plan
• Entered executive session on employment history and collective bargaining (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Yates County Finance Committee will discuss updates on the ReConnect broadband project, including a resolution to authorize a $1,200 annual payment for a ReLTEK license agreement. The committee will also consider multiple budget transfers and appropriations for various county departments, a resolution to join the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District, and a report on the NYS Executive Budget. Additionally, staff will provide updates on real property tax services, short-term rental registry, and infrastructure grants.

• Resolution Authorizing Legislative Chair to Sign ReLTEK License Agreement for Aerial Fiber Optic Cable with $1,200 annual payment
• Resolution to Elect to Become Participating Member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District
• Multiple budget transfers and appropriations across sheriff, public health, social services, airport, and other departments
• Reappointment of member to Flint Creek Administrative Board
• Discussion of NYS Executive Budget for 2026, with proposed spending increase to $252 billion

The Finance Committee approved moving forward with a resolution to join the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (RGRTA) as the county's public transportation provider, despite a request from YTS representatives to delay the decision. The committee also advanced several other resolutions, including a $193,091 reimbursement request for the ReConnect broadband project and a $1,200 annual payment for an aerial fiber optic cable license. No final votes were taken; all items are set to proceed to the full Legislature.

• Advanced resolution to join RGRTA as public transportation provider
• Approved ReConnect financial report with $193,091 advance request
• Advanced resolution for ReLTEK license agreement with $1,200 annual payment
• Advanced resolution to reappoint Dowse to Planning Board
• Advanced resolution to reappoint member to Flint Creek Administrative Board
• Advanced resolution to amend investment policy (Resolution 216-22)
• Advanced multiple budget transfer and aid appropriation resolutions
• Advanced resolution to acquire secondary county credit card

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will consider authorizing the Chair to sign contracts with Greg Keefe and with an Assigned Counsel Administrator and Data Administrative Assistant. They will also amend a prior resolution with Lakeview Health Services. Reports from the Public Defender, Social Services, and other departments will be presented.

• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Greg Keefe
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Assigned Counsel Administrator (C. Rochford)
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant (S. Pollack)
• Amendment to Resolution #587-24 (Lakeview Health Services)
• Public Defender reports new Hurrell-Harring grant funding possibly for part-time APD; APD Jackie Ledgerwood started 1/15/25

The Human Services Committee approved the January 6, 2025 minutes with a correction and advanced several contracts to the full Legislature, including agreements with Greg Keefe, an Assigned Counsel Administrator, and an Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant. Reports from Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services were accepted as information. The committee also entered executive sessions on employment history matters.

• Approved January 6, 2025 minutes with year correction
• Advanced contract with Greg Keefe to Legislature
• Advanced amendment to Resolution #587-24 (Lakeview Health Services)
• Advanced contract with Assigned Counsel Administrator (C. Rochford)
• Advanced contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant (S. Pollack)
• Entered executive session on employment history (unanimous)
• Entered second executive session on employment history (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will hear reports from Buildings & Grounds, Highway, and Airport departments. They will vote on several resolutions including contracts for courthouse ductwork, UPS battery replacement, and alarm monitoring, as well as a bridge inspection agreement for a federal aid project on Haley Road. The committee will also consider bids for road materials and airport projects.

• Authorize contract with MJ Mechanical Services for courthouse ductwork ($19,791)
• Authorize agreement with Vertiv for UPS battery replacement at the Public Safety Building ($15,739.92)
• Authorize contract with Convergint for alarm monitoring at the Benton Shared Services building ($1,280.08 setup + $540/year)
• Authorize construction inspection agreement for BRIDGE NY project: Haley Road over Big Stream (PIN 6755.55)
• Award bids for abrasive sand, cold mix patch, gravel, crushed stone, and vegetation control

The Public Works Committee reviewed reports from Buildings and Grounds, Highway, and Airport, and voted to advance several resolutions to the full Legislature, including contracts for mechanical services, UPS maintenance, alarm monitoring, bridge inspection, and various material bids. The committee also approved purchasing two snow trucks ahead of schedule and decided to rebid the vegetation control contract. No final votes were taken; the committee's actions are recommendations to the Legislature.

• Advanced contract with MJ Mechanical Services to Legislature
• Advanced agreement with Vertiv for UPS maintenance
• Advanced contract with Convergint for alarm monitoring
• Advanced construction inspection agreement for Haley Road bridge project
• Advanced bids for abrasive sand, cold mix patch, gravel, and crushed stone
• Advanced amendment to O'Connell Electric contract
• Approved purchasing two snow trucks in 2026 via Onondaga County contract
• Rebid vegetation control bid; not advanced to Legislature

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will hear reports from Elections, Soil & Water, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and other departments. The committee is scheduled to vote on four resolutions, including authorizing a new part-time corrections and community resource officer position, amending the 2025 non-union wage schedule, and signing agreements with the CSEA union and an employee assistance provider.

• Authorize Sheriff to create and fill a Part-Time Corrections and Community Resource Officer position
• Amend Resolution 610-24 to adopt the 2025 Non-Union Non-Exempt Wage Schedule
• Authorize Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA union
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group for EAP and GCN training services
• Soil & Water reports a $66,620 stream stabilization project completed in the Seneca Lake watershed

The Government Operation Committee reviewed department reports and unanimously approved sending four resolutions to the full Legislature: authorizing the Chair to sign a CSEA Memorandum of Understanding, authorizing a contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group for EAP services and GCN training, authorizing the Sheriff to create and fill a part-time Corrections and Community Resource Officer position, and amending Resolution 610-24 to adopt the 2025 Non-Union Non-Exempt Wage Schedule. The committee also approved a Standard Work Day Resolution. No public comment was received, and the meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Authorize Chair to Sign Memorandum of Understanding (CSEA) — advanced to Legislature
• Authorize Chair to Sign Contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group — advanced
• Authorize Sheriff to Create and Fill Part-Time Corrections and Community Resource Officer Position — advanced
• Amend Resolution 610-24 Adopt 2025 Non-Union Non-Exempt Wage Schedule — advanced
• Standard Work Day Resolution — advanced
• Minutes of January 6th meeting approved with corrections
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations — unanimous

Airport Council

The Yates County Airport Council reviewed updates on capital projects including Taxiway B extension, a hangar grant, and snow removal equipment purchases. They discussed water pressure issues, agreeing to send a letter to the Town of Milo requesting improvements. The council also noted DBE participation goals are behind on several projects. All T-hangars are rented with a waiting list.

• Taxiway B extension awaiting spring work and survey for grades and settlement monitoring
• Council agreed to seek broom attachments for snow removal equipment (truck and tractor)
• Motion to send a letter to the Town of Milo requesting improved water pressure for future expansion and new Penn Yan Aero building
• DBE goals behind on Taxiway B extension (6.17% vs 9%), Terminal Apron Rehab (0% vs 10%), and other projects
• All T-hangars are rented with 6 on the waiting list

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider five General Municipal Law 239 referrals, including a proposed solar moratorium in Middlesex, zoning and dog kennel law amendments in Milo, a site plan to convert office space into two dwellings in Penn Yan, a special use permit for a horse barn addition in Benton, and a special use permit for a new sign in Benton. The board will also approve minutes from the December meeting.

• Town of Middlesex proposes a solar moratorium
• Town of Milo proposes amendments to zoning law and dog kennel law
• Village of Penn Yan: convert second-story office at 100 Main Street into two dwelling units
• Town of Benton: Skyline Auction Center proposes a 10x272 horse barn addition at 2781 Route 364
• Town of Benton: Happy Hearts Workshop proposes a new sign at 2751 Route 364

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding the addition of agricultural lands to District #1. The body is also considering various service contracts, personnel appointments, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing on adding 4 parcels totaling 22.9 acres to Agricultural District #1
• Renewal of internet services contract with Spectrum Business Class for $875 monthly
• Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension including $350,000 in support
• Renewal of intermunicipal agreements with Monroe County Medical Examiner for 2024 and 2025
• Grant from NYS DEC for Household Hazardous Waste Reimbursement

The Yates County Legislature held its regular session on January 13, 2025, approving a series of resolutions including contracts for emergency medical services training, medical examiner services, and social services providers. They also authorized filling multiple county positions, approved a $3.56 million broadband construction contract, and made committee appointments. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved $3,561,898.91 broadband construction contract with Henkels & McCoy (unanimous)
• Authorized filling Cleaner, Motor Equipment Operator, and multiple Social Services positions (unanimous)
• Approved contracts with social services providers including Family Counseling, Safe Harbors, and FLACRA (unanimous)
• Authorized $44,033 fraud investigation contract with District Attorney's Office (unanimous)
• Approved $40,570 help desk services contract with IT Department (unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 grant writing services agreement with MRB Group (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,049.90 NYS DEC hazardous waste reimbursement grant (unanimous)
• Appointed members to various boards and committees (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on January 13, 2025, regarding the addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District. The hearing will take place during the regularly scheduled legislative meeting at 1:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers.

• Public hearing on addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss updates on the ReConnect broadband project, including Phase 1B construction (32% complete, target Feb 2025) and Phase 2 bids. Resolutions include accepting a NYS DEC grant for household hazardous waste reimbursement, budget transfers, amending sheriff aid, authorizing a grant-writing services agreement with MRB Group, and appointing board members to economic development entities. Department reports cover tax bills, solid waste, housing, and transportation.

• Resolution to accept NYS DEC Household Hazardous Waste Reimbursement grant ($10,049)
• ReConnect Phase 1B construction 32% complete; bids for Phase 2 range $3.1M-$3.9M
• Resolution to authorize Chair to sign grant-writing services agreement with MRB Group
• Resolution to appoint members to Finger Lakes Economic Development Center, Yates Capital Resource Corp., and Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corp. boards
• 2024 budget transfers and resolution to amend Resolution 623-24 for sheriff aid appropriation

The Yates County Finance Committee reviewed departmental reports and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature, including awarding the ReConnect Phase 2 construction bid to Henkels & McCoy (lowest bidder), accepting a NYS DEC grant for household hazardous waste, 2024 budget transfers, amending Resolution 623-24 for Sheriff aid, authorizing an agreement with MRB Group for grant writing, and appointments to economic development boards. No votes were taken; the committee only recommended these items proceed.

• Advanced resolution to award ReConnect Phase 2 bid to Henkels & McCoy (lowest bid)
• Advanced resolution to accept NYS DEC Household Hazardous Waste grant
• Advanced 2024 budget transfers
• Advanced amendment to Resolution 623-24 (Sheriff aid)
• Advanced agreement with MRB Group for grant writing services
• Advanced appointments to Finger Lakes Economic Development Center, Yates Capital Resource Corp., and Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corp.
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• Agreed to arrange quarterly updates from Steve Griffin on Economic Development Agency

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear reports from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff. The committee will vote on resolutions authorizing the chairperson to sign renewal intermunicipal agreements with the Monroe County Medical Examiner for 2024 and 2025. Other business includes approving prior meeting minutes and receiving updates on statistics and goals.

• Resolution to authorize chairperson to sign renewal Intermunicipal Agreement with Monroe County Medical Examiner (2024)
• Resolution to authorize chairperson to sign renewal Intermunicipal Agreement with Monroe County Medical Examiner (2025)
• Probation Department reports transition to electronic case files starting January 2025
• District Attorney's 2025 goals include tracking Child Advocacy Center cases and welfare fraud investigations
• Emergency Services reports on training, response to a garage fire and water emergency

The Public Safety Committee approved a request to amend the original resolution authorizing the District Attorney to create and fill a temporary part-time ADA position, extending it through 2025. The committee also reviewed reports from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff, accepting them as information. No official objections were raised to resolutions authorizing contracts with Joseph Axtell and William DiFabio, and renewing intermunicipal agreements with the Monroe County Medical Examiner for 2024 and 2025, which will proceed to the Legislative Meeting. The committee entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approved amendment to extend temporary part-time ADA position through 2025
• Approved minutes from December 3, 2024 meeting
• No objections to authorize Chair to sign contracts with Joseph Axtell and William DiFabio
• No objections to authorize Chair to sign renewal intermunicipal agreements with Monroe County Medical Examiner (2024 and 2025)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining negotiations (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will consider authorizing contracts with multiple agencies and individuals for services including counseling, fraud investigation, transportation, and translation. The committee will also vote on filling several vacant positions in the Department of Social Services and appointing members to the Community Services Board. Reports will be presented from the Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services, along with updates on programs like HEAP, foster care, and homeless services.

• Authorize contracts with Dr. David Coron ($125 telehealth/$150 in-person per hour), Mark Reynolds ($135/hour), and Scott Steele ($90/hour) for psychological services
• Authorize contracts with agencies including Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes ($4,750) for domestic violence services and others at varying rates
• Authorize contracts for fraud investigation, help desk, transportation, and client translation services
• Authorize filling of multiple positions: Caseworker Assistant, Case Supervisor, Social Services Program Examiner, and others
• Appoint L. Palme and B. Czworka to the Yates County Community Services Board

The Human Services Committee approved the creation of a local Board of Health independent of the legislature. They also approved an Employee Education Benefit Request form and advanced multiple resolutions to the Legislative Meeting without objection. Reports from various departments were accepted as information.

• Approved creation of local Board of Health
• Approved Employee Education Benefit Request form
• Advanced Social Services contracts and personnel resolutions to Legislative Meeting
• Advanced resolution to recruit new member of Board of Health
• Advanced appointments to Community Services Board (L. Palme, B. Czworka)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider a resolution authorizing the Highway Superintendent to fill a vacant Motor Equipment Operator position, with an estimated annual cost of $57,577 to $81,820. The meeting includes reports on Buildings & Grounds (sanitary sewer line failures at Public Safety Building), Highway Department operations (new facility construction, bridge projects, and a proposed trailer sale), and review of 2025 goals. No action is expected on the Public Safety Building drain issue, which is being monitored.

• Resolution to fill Motor Equipment Operator vacancy (annual cost $57,577–$81,820 based on health insurance)
• Discussion of sale of 2019 Globe 20-ton trailer to Schuyler County for $8,000
• Update on Highway/OES/Public Health Facility construction with change order approvals and pending costs
• Report on cast-iron sanitary sewer failures at Public Safety Building (kitchen floor drain rotting); no immediate repair planned
• Speed zone revisions on Havens Corners Road (CR14) between State Route 14A and Lovejoy Road (CR23)

The Public Works Committee approved the sale of the Globe 20 Ton Trailer to Schuyler County and will bring a resolution to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also authorized the Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill a Cleaner position and the Highway Superintendent to fill a position, both to proceed to the Legislative Meeting. Reports from Buildings and Grounds, Highway, and Airport were accepted as information, with no official objections to the resolutions.

• Approved sale of Globe 20 Ton Trailer to Schuyler County
• Authorized Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill Cleaner position
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to fill position
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting

Government Operations

The Yates County Government Operations Committee will hear department reports and consider several resolutions, including a memorandum of understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension totaling $458,458, renewal of an internet services contract with Spectrum, modifications to the agricultural district, and newspaper designations for 2025. The County Administrator also outlines goals for capital project reporting, a grant-writing retainer, and a health insurance audit.

• Resolution authorizing MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension: $350,000 program support plus $108,458 in-kind space
• Resolution to authorize renewal of internet services contract with Spectrum Business Class (Rochester, NY)
• Resolution for modification of agricultural lands to Yates County Agricultural District #1
• Resolution to designate official newspapers for 2025
• County Administrator's goal to establish a grant-writing partner on retainer and audit self-funded health insurance

The Government Operations Committee reviewed department reports and advanced several resolutions to the full Legislature without objection, including a memorandum of understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension, exceptions to the procurement policy, and an internet services contract renewal. No formal votes were taken on these items. The committee also entered executive session to confer with legal counsel.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 meeting
• Advanced resolution to authorize Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Advanced resolution to authorize exceptions to procurement policy
• Advanced resolution to authorize Chair to sign Spectrum internet services contract renewal
• Advanced resolution for modification of agricultural lands to Agricultural District #1
• Advanced resolution to designate newspapers for 2025
• Advanced resolution to change date of October 2025 Legislative Meeting
• Entered executive session to confer with legal counsel (unanimous)