Wyoming County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Wyoming County committees approve $1M in 911 grants, bridge contract, and animal registry

Wyoming County committees approved a series of contracts and grants last week, including more than $1 million for 911 operations and a $338,000 bridge replacement contract. The Board of Supervisors' committees met July 28-30 and Aug. 4, with most votes unanimous.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee, meeting July 30, approved two grant awards totaling $1,074,902 for 911 operations and communications: $244,856 and $830,046, both by 7-0 votes. It also approved a $177,284.94 grant award for District Attorney victim services (6-0, 1 absent) and grant applications for Deputy Sheriff positions, mental health support, and equipment (7-0).

The committee introduced Local Law B, "Ziggy's Law," to establish an animal abuser registry (7-0). It approved Motorola Solutions contracts for server, software, and receiver totaling $28,359.01 (7-0), and $12,694 for a portable suction unit and three intubation cameras (7-0). A lease extension with Sheldon Fire Company for EMS staging was approved up to $25,500 (6-1), and a $10,000 contract with RTS Wyoming for indigent client transportation passed 7-0.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee, meeting July 30, approved a supplemental agreement for Sheldon Bridge #35 replacement not to exceed $338,000 (6-0). It also approved a pump rental contract with Xylem Dewatering Solutions not to exceed $10,000 (6-0) and authorized bidding for 2027 HVAC, generator, and pest control maintenance. Two contracts with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for the Public Safety Building elevator project, each not to exceed $9,047.30, passed 5-0. A $3,500 appropriation for temporary office cleaning services passed 5-0. The committee referred a Town of Java safety improvement request for Wethersfield Road and Route 98 to the County Traffic Safety Board.

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee, meeting July 28, approved several contracts and grants. It created three part-time Meal Site Manager positions at $16.00/hr (6-0) and approved a $750 procurement card request for Deputy Director Loretta L. Butler (6-0). Grants approved include $165,385.00 minimum for Family-Centered Case Management Services and up to $83,521.00 for the Raise the Age Program (both 6-0). Contracts approved include Optimal Therapy Associates Services for Preschool Related Services, Together for Youth for Residential Foster Care Services up to $142,141.95, and Rector-Hicks Funeral Home for indigent funeral payments (all 6-0). A $343.93 travel authorization for B. Dennis to attend a NYPWA forum also passed 6-0.

The Agriculture & Green Energy Committee, meeting July 29, approved the same list of contracts and grants as the Human Services Committee.

Human Resource Committee

The Human Resource Committee, meeting July 28, approved a $4,043.74 contract with Tackbary's Trophies for employee service trophies and pins (6-0). It referred Local Law B (Defense and Indemnification and Official Undertaking Law) to the Committee of the Whole.

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee, meeting July 29, approved a grant application for a Micro Enterprise Assistance Grant of minimum $300,000.00 (6-0) and a training contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. not to exceed $42,600.00 (6-0). It also approved overnight travel for J. Craigmile and A. Bijl to attend the 2026 GeoSpatial Summit at a cost of approximately $1,406.00 (6-0).

Public Health Committee

The Public Health Committee, meeting July 29, approved a $75,000 NY State Septic System Replacement Fund grant acceptance (7-0) and a $10,000 MOU with the Mental Health Department for outreach and education (7-0). It approved a $10,000 contract with the Health Department for mental health and suicide prevention initiatives (6-0), a $3,125 appropriation for mental health/substance use programming (6-0), and a $60 appropriation for Mental Health Breakfast payments (6-0). Travel authorizations were approved for Commissioner Dr. Collins to the Public Health Leaders' Summit (7-0) and Director R. Jines to the NYS Conference of Environmental Health Directors (7-0). An EMS request for Opioid Settlement Funds was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

Finance Committee (agenda only)

The Finance Committee met Aug. 4, but minutes have not yet been published. Agenda items include IT contract renewals with SHI for Veeam services ($10,066.56) and Palo Alto services ($44,019.24), a $50,000 financial advisory services contract with Fiscal Advisors, a $3,125 opioid settlement fund appropriation for mental health programming, and a $3,500 cleaning services appropriation for temporary insurance offices.

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Wyoming County committees approve $338,000 bridge replacement, $75,000 septic grant, and multiple service contracts

Wyoming County Board of Supervisors committees met July 28–30, 2026, approving contracts and grants totaling hundreds of thousands of dollars across public works, human services, public health, and county administration. The largest single approved expenditure was a supplemental agreement for the Sheldon Bridge #35 replacement.

Public Works: Bridge Replacement and Facility Maintenance

The Public Works Committee approved a Supplemental Agreement (SLA) for the Sheldon Bridge #35 replacement, not to exceed $338,000, on a 6-0 vote. The committee also approved a pump rental contract with Xylem Dewatering Solutions not to exceed $10,000 (6-0) and two contracts with Johnson Controls Fire Protection for the Public Safety Building elevator project, each not to exceed $9,047.30 (5-0).

The committee authorized bidding for 2027 preventative maintenance contracts covering HVAC, generators, and pest control. A $3,500 appropriation for temporary office cleaning services passed 5-0. A safety improvement request from the Town of Java for Wethersfield Road and Route 98 was referred to the County Traffic Safety Board.

Human Services: Grants, Foster Care Contracts, and New Positions

The Human Services Committee approved two state grants: Family-Centered Case Management Services of at least $165,385.00 (6-0) and the Raise the Age Program up to $83,521.00 (6-0). A contract with Together for Youth for Residential Foster Care Services was approved up to $142,141.95 (6-0). The committee also approved a contract with Rector-Hicks Funeral Home for indigent funeral payments (6-0) and a contract with Optimal Therapy Associates Services for Preschool Related Services (6-0).

The committee authorized creation of three part-time Meal Site Manager positions at $16.00/hr (6-0). A $750 procurement card request for Deputy Director Loretta L. Butler and a $343.93 travel authorization for B. Dennis to attend the NYPWA Forum both passed 6-0.

Public Health: $75,000 Septic System Grant and Mental Health Contracts

The Public Health Committee authorized the Chairman to sign an intent letter accepting a $75,000 NY State Septic System Replacement Fund grant (7-0). The committee approved a contract with the Health Department for mental health and suicide prevention initiatives up to $10,000 (6-0) and a memorandum of understanding with the Mental Health Department for outreach and education up to $10,000 (7-0). A $3,125 appropriation for mental health/substance use programming passed 6-0, and a $60 appropriation for Mental Health Breakfast payments passed 6-0.

An EMS request for Opioid Settlement Funds was referred to the Public Safety Committee. Travel was approved for Commissioner Dr. Collins to attend the Public Health Leaders' Summit (7-0) and for Director R. Jines to attend the NYS Conference of Environmental Health Directors (7-0).

Human Resources: Service Awards Contract

The Human Resource Committee approved a $4,043.74 contract with Tackbary's Trophies for employee service trophies and pins (6-0). Members referred Local Law B (Defense and Indemnification and Official Undertaking Law) to the Committee of the Whole and noted the upcoming expiration of the Jail Division collective bargaining agreement.

Planning and Public Safety: Agendas Not Yet Voted

The Planning Committee agenda included a grant application with the NYS Office of Community Renewal for a Micro Enterprise Assistance Grant of at least $300,000, a proposed public hearing for that grant on September 8, 2026, and a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (esri) not to exceed $42,600 for 40 days of training. An offer letter was sent to an applicant to fill the ZEO position. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

The Public Safety Committee agenda listed grant applications for $250,000 for two entry-level Deputy Sheriff positions and $51,600 for mental health support for first responders, a $16,144.80 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for a new server and software, and grant acceptances of $244,856 for Public Safety Answering Point Operations and $830,046 for Statewide Interoperable Communications. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming Up

The Finance Committee meets August 4, 2026, to vote on a $10,066.56 IT contract renewal with SHI for Veeam services, a $44,019.24 contract renewal with SHI for Palo Alto services, a $50,000 financial advisory services contract with Fiscal Advisors, a $3,125 opioid settlement fund appropriation for mental health programming, and a $3,500 cleaning services appropriation for temporary insurance offices.