Cayuga public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review department updates and approve claims. The agenda includes a discussion on adjusting fees for the environmental program. The board will also review reports on communicable diseases and immunization clinics.

• Environmental Program Fee Adjustments
• Hearing and Consent Orders
• Communicable Disease and Immunization Clinic monthly report
• STI Audits
• Mock Medical Emergency Drill

The Board approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting, accepted the septic‑replacement grant claims, and accepted several hearing and consent orders. Members also voted to re‑appoint Dr. Leah Weinberg for a full term, pending legislative approval. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted septic‑replacement grant claims (unanimous)
• Accepted hearing and consent orders for listed properties (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Dr. Leah Weinberg to a full term (unanimous, pending legislature)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board will conduct its regular meeting, including roll call, review of the October 30th, 2025 minutes, and public comment. Reports from the director, communications, finance, and several subcommittees will be presented. A vote will be taken to renominate the chair and vice chair of the board. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Chair and Vice Chair renomination vote
• Review of October 30th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Director’s report
• Subcommittee reports on Alcohol and Substance Use, PWDD, and Mental Health

The board approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion renominated six members to the Community Services Board and two members to subcommittees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Renominated Emily Hitchcock, Adam Duckett, Jean Cannizzo, Andrea Hansen, and Bryan Bush to the Community Services Board (motion carried)
• Renominated Katrina Garrigan to the Mental Health Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Renominated Jean Cannizzo to the Alcohol and Substance Use Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:04 pm (motion carried)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee will first review the minutes from its November 20, 2025 meeting. It will then consider a solar law amendment for the Village of Cayuga, a zoning amendment for the Town of Brutus, and a site plan and special use permit for Byrne Dairy in the Village of Weedsport. The committee may recommend approval, disapproval, changes, or request additional material for each item.

• Review minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting
• Village of Cayuga – Local Law amendment concerning solar installations
• Town of Brutus – Local Law amendment concerning zoning
• Village of Weedsport – Site plan and special use permit application for Byrne Dairy

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee approved three municipal actions. It recommended approval of the Village of Cayuga Solar Law Amendment without change. It found the Town of Brutus zoning amendment and the Village of Weedsport Byrne Dairy site‑plan and special‑use permit to be local‑concern matters only and approved them.

• Approved Village of Cayuga Solar Law Amendment (all vote AYE)
• Approved Town of Brutus Zoning Amendment as local concern only (all vote AYE)
• Approved Village of Weedsport Byrne Dairy site‑plan & special‑use permit as local concern only (all vote AYE)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 (all vote AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga Water & Sewer Authority Board will review draft minutes, accounts payable, and a workers' compensation insurance renewal. The meeting includes a public hearing on FY 2026 water and sewer rates and updates on waterline projects.

• Public Hearing: FY 2026 Water & Sewer Rates
• Accounts Payable Reports for December 17, 2025
• Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
• Update on Genesee Street Waterline Project
• Update on North Street Waterline

The board unanimously approved a 2% increase in treatment and operations & maintenance rates for Sewer District #2. It also approved the purchase of a vac trailer for $110,394 and renewed workers' compensation insurance with a 5% premium decrease and a three‑year price lock. New hourly pay rates of $28 for A. Bergerstock and $25 for P. Schoonmaker were set, and a 3% raise for remaining staff was authorized. Board nominations and reappointments were confirmed, and a letter supporting the Community Projects Funding Bill was approved.

• Approved 2% increase in treatment and O&M rates for Sewer District #2 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of vac trailer for $110,394 (unanimous)
• Approved workers' compensation insurance renewal at $7,557 with 5% premium decrease and 3‑year price lock (unanimous)
• Approved new pay rate of $28.00/hr for A. Bergerstock starting 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved new pay rate of $25.00/hr for P. Schoonmaker starting 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 3% raises for remaining staff starting 1/1/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved board nominations and reappointments (unanimous)
• Approved letter for Community Projects Funding Bill contingent on review (unanimous)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold public hearings on two proposed local laws—one establishing a county motor vehicle tax and another opting not to create a registration system for short‑term rentals. The Ways & Means Committee will consider several tax‑levy resolutions for towns, fire districts and the City of Auburn for the 2026 fiscal year. Additional items include authorizing a software subscription renewal with Power DMS (NEOGOV) and approving contracts for health services and public‑safety equipment.

• Public hearing on adopting a Local Law to establish a Cayuga County Motor Vehicle Tax (2025)
• Public hearing on adopting a Local Law opting not to establish a registration system for short‑term rental units (2025)
• Ways & Means Resolution 12-25-WM-2 to levy taxes as provided in the adopted 2026 budgets of towns and fire districts (e.g., Aurelius $275,400, Brutus $559,914, etc.)
• Resolution 12-25-WM-8 authorizing the County Chair and CIO to execute a software subscription renewal with Power DMS, Inc. (D/B/A NEOGOV)
• Health & Human Services Resolution 12-25-HH-2 authorizing a contract with East Hill Family Medical, Inc. & Finger Lakes Community Health for STD services

The Legislature adopted several resolutions levying real‑property taxes for 2026 based on each town, fire district and the City of Auburn's share of county taxes. It also authorized the tax director to relevy delinquent taxes, school and village taxes, and unpaid water‑sewer charges. Additional actions included renewing the civil‑service software license and abolishing listed vacant HR positions. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved levy of taxes for towns and fire districts per 2026 budgets (Resolution 447‑25) – all in favor
• Approved City of Auburn's 2026 county tax share of $10,366,827.47 (Resolution 448‑25) – all in favor
• Authorized Director of Real Property Tax Services to relevy delinquent taxes and set rates (Resolution 449‑25) – all in favor
• Authorized relevying of returned school taxes with 7% penalty (Resolution 450‑25) – all in favor
• Authorized relevying of returned village taxes with 7% penalty (Resolution 451‑25) – all in favor
• Authorized relevying of unpaid water and sewer bills (Resolution 452‑25) – all in favor
• Approved renewal of civil‑service software license for $7,035.00 (Resolution 453‑25) – all in favor
• Authorized abolition of listed vacant HR positions (Resolution 454‑25) – all in favor

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to review the Local Services Plan and the Mental Health Task Force. The agenda includes reports from several behavioral health and counseling agencies.

• Local Services Plan discussion
• Mental Health Task Force update
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House, and Hillside

The December 11, 2025 meeting of the Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee was canceled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will meet for a special session to conduct a public hearing. The primary focus of the meeting is the 2026 Cayuga County Budget.

• Public hearing on the 2026 Cayuga County Budget

The Legislature adopted the 2026 county budget (Resolution No. 446‑25). A motion to restore the Senior GIS Specialist position to a .6 FTE was approved. Motions to reduce the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum request and to lower the motor‑vehicle tax increase to 6.5 % were defeated. Additional motions, including one by Daly, passed, and the meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM.

• Adopted 2026 Cayuga County budget (Resolution No. 446‑25)
• Approved restoration of Senior GIS Specialist .6 position (all in favor except Pecher, Anna)
• Defeated motion to reduce Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum request to $18,000 (6 Ayes, 6 Noes)
• Defeated motion to lower motor‑vehicle tax increase to 6.5 % (3 Ayes, 8 Noes)
• Motion by Daly passed (roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:22 PM (all in favor)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is deciding on the levy of taxes for towns, fire districts, and the City of Auburn for 2026. Members will also discuss year-end accrual adjustments for the 2025 operating budget and various departmental contracts.

• Levying taxes for 2026 town and fire district budgets (12-25-WM-2)
• Levying taxes against the City of Auburn for 2026 (12-25-WM-3)
• Adopting the Cayuga County (AI) Artificial Intelligence Policy (12-25-GO-5)
• Contract for software subscription renewal with Power DMS, Inc. (12-25-WM-8)
• Purchase of one 2026 Ski-Doo Snowmobile for the Sheriff’s Office (12-25-JP-3)

The Ways & Means Committee adopted the Cayuga County Artificial Intelligence Policy and approved several tax levy resolutions, a software subscription renewal, and public‑works agreements. It also authorized budget adjustments, a 911 center UPS battery purchase, and a snowmobile for the Sheriff’s Office. All motions passed with unanimous support except one vote against the snowmobile purchase.

• Adopted Cayuga County (AI) Artificial Intelligence Policy (all in favor)
• Approved year‑end accrual adjustments for the 2025 Operating Budget (all in favor)
• Approved software subscription renewal with Power DMS, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved levy of taxes against the City of Auburn for 2026 (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of batteries for UPS in the Primary 911 Center (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of one 2026 Ski‑Doo Snowmobile for the Sheriff’s Office (all in favor except Vitale)
• Approved support and maintenance agreement with Novo Solutions for Highway Department software (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to the 2025 county budget to reimburse State for Courthouse and Historic Post Office tenant work (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will certify eligible candidates and consider extensions or expirations of existing eligible lists for several positions. It will adopt class specifications and draft new position duty statements for numerous HELP program jobs. The commission will also discuss interpretation of minimum qualifications, additional qualifications for an application disapproval, and upcoming 2026 salary increases for union employees.

• Certification of eligible candidates (provided separately)
• Extension or expiration of eligible lists for positions such as Clerk (Dec 2024), Computer Systems Technician (Feb 2024), Deputy Sheriff (2024), etc.
• Adoption of class specifications for multiple HELP program positions (e.g., Administrative Assistant, Aging Services Specialist, Planner)
• Creation of new position duties statements for new HELP program jobs (e.g., Laborer, Paralegal Specialist, Health Home Care Manager)
• Discussion of minimum‑qualification interpretation and additional qualifications for an application disapproval; preparation for 2026 union salary increases

The commission waived reading and approved the November 17, 2025 minutes. It extended eligible lists for three exams and expired six others. It adopted class specifications for 15 HELP program positions and approved new position duties statements for 19 roles. The next meeting was scheduled for January 13, 2026.

• Waived reading and approved 11/17/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended eligible lists for exams A, H, I (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for exams B‑G (unanimous)
• Adopted class specifications for HELP program positions A‑O (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements A‑S (unanimous)
• Set next commission meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:52 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will review department updates on multiple projects, including land‑use planning for the Town of Conquest, grant implementations for the Village of Moravia and Village of Weedsport, and the NYSERDA clean‑energy grant for Emerson Park. Additional reports will cover recycling program results, water‑quality initiatives, and the transition to ArcGIS Pro. No formal decisions are indicated; the meeting serves to inform the committee of ongoing work.

• Town of Conquest land‑use planning contract generated $11,570.07 revenue; $5,000 FY2026 budget added for training services
• Village of Moravia NY Forward Small Project Grant Fund awarded $300,000 as part of a $2.25 million NY Forward award; contracts being processed for five projects
• NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Grants provide $10,000 and $125,000 (total $135,000) for solar installations at Emerson Park and up to three dual‑port EV charging stations
• Cayuga County Recycling Program collected over 277,000 lb of waste and received $15,874 revenue from the HHW assistance program; a $16,657.86 grant application was submitted
• ArcGIS Pro transition: Department moving from ArcMap to ArcGIS Pro with a tentative transition date, affecting project timelines

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee also appointed Kimberly Schulze to the Cayuga County Parks Commission, with a term from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Kimberly Schulze to Parks Commission (term 1-1-26 to 12-31-26)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Sub-Committee will convene to review and approve November 2025 minutes and receive reports from various service agencies.

• Review and approval of November 2025 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, and others
• Meeting location: 180 North Street, Mozaic

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency will discuss the formation of a Nomination Committee. The meeting includes updates from county departments, local municipalities, lake associations, and regional partners.

• Formation of Nomination Committee
• Reports from Communication and Outreach and Invasive Species working groups
• Updates from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, and Soil and Water Conservation District
• Reports from seven lake associations including Cayuga, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes

The agency approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the December 4, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned December 4, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will vote on several resolutions, including adopting the county’s Artificial Intelligence policy, approving a revised SUNY capital request, authorizing the County Clerk’s mortgage tax expenses, and adopting a new motor vehicle tax law. It will also set dates for annexing the tax warrant and for newspaper publications in 2026. The agenda includes updates on the November 2025 general election, IT projects, and veteran services, but no decisions are listed for those items.

• Adopt Cayuga County Artificial Intelligence Policy (Resolution 12-25-GO-5)
• Adopt Local Law establishing a Cayuga County Motor Vehicle Tax (Resolution 12-25-LEG-1)
• Authorize County Clerk to retain mortgage tax clerk expenses (Resolution 12-25-GO-1)
• Approve revised SUNY Capital Request/Plan for 2026‑2027 (Resolution 12-25-GO-2)
• Designate Dec 11, 2025 as the date to annex the Tax Warrant (Resolution 12-25-GO-3)

The committee approved the November 13, 2025 minutes. It unanimously adopted the county’s Artificial Intelligence policy and authorized several administrative actions, including expenses for the Mortgage Tax Clerk, a SUNY capital request for Cayuga Community College, and designating December 11, 2025 for the tax warrant annex. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized County Clerk expenses for Mortgage Tax Clerk (unanimous)
• Adopted Cayuga County AI Policy (unanimous)
• Approved revised SUNY Capital Request/Plan for 2026‑2027 (unanimous)
• Designated Dec 11, 2025 as date to annex Tax Warrant (unanimous)
• Designated newspapers to publish County matters for 2026 (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing contracts for wildlife specimen preparation, STD testing and treatment, and rabies vaccination clinics. It will also approve hiring a senior public health sanitarian and amend the social services budget to accept state funding for the SAEF program. Additional items address youth program agreements and inter‑municipal tuberculosis control.

• Amend Resolution 349-25 to contract with Ciciarelli Wildlife Solutions at rates of $25 per 15‑minute phone call, $150 hourly, $150 specimen prep, $100 euthanasia per animal, $500–$750 capture/trapping (12‑25‑HH‑1)
• Authorize contract with East Hill Family Medical, Inc. & Finger Lakes Community Health for STD services (Jan 1 2026 – Dec 31 2027) funded from Account #A40104 54126 (12‑25‑HH‑2)
• Authorize the Public Health Director to fill one Senior Public Health Sanitarian (Help Program) or one Public Health Sanitarian (Help Program) position (12‑25‑HH‑3)
• Amend the Social Services 2025 Budget to accept state funding for the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) program (12‑25‑HH‑9)
• Repeal Resolution 227‑24 and enter a superseding agreement with Growing Hope Cayuga, Inc. for demonstration projects (12‑25‑HH‑10)

The committee adopted eight resolutions authorizing the Chair of the Legislature and the Public Health Director to enter into contracts with Ciciarelli Wildlife Solutions, East Hill Family Medical and Finger Lakes Community Health, Finger Lakes Wildlife, the County’s Information Technology Department, and the Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY for rabies clinics. It also approved a senior public health sanitarian position, an intermunicipal tuberculosis control agreement with Onondaga County, a budget amendment to accept state funding for the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment program, and a repeal of a youth agreement in favor of a new partnership with Growing Hope Cayuga, Inc. All motions passed with unanimous support except one abstention on the mental‑health services contract.

• Authorized contract with Ciciarelli Wildlife Solutions (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with East Hill Family Medical, Inc. & Finger Lakes Community Health for STD services (all in favor)
• Authorized hiring of one Senior Public Health Sanitarian (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Finger Lakes Wildlife (all in favor)
• Authorized intermunicipal tuberculosis control agreement with Onondaga County Health Department (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with County Information Technology Department for services (all in favor)
• Amended Social Services 2025 Budget to accept state funding for Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment program (all in favor)
• Repealed Resolution 227-24 and authorized new agreement with Growing Hope Cayuga, Inc. for youth projects (all in favor)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga Water & Sewer Authority Board will meet to review the agenda and schedule future committee meetings. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Review of Agenda
• Governance Committee report by Herb Marshall
• Executive Session
• Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for 12:00PM
• Project Management/Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 1:00PM

The board voted unanimously to submit the recommended board appointments and reappointments to the Cayuga County Legislature. The motion was made by A. Rindfleisch and seconded by E. Wagner. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. The next board meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025.

• Approved submission of board appointments and reappointments to Cayuga County Legislature (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee will meet to review agency reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

The Alcohol & Substance Use Sub‑Committee approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Laurie Piccolo and a second by Alexa Hicks. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Caroline Dixon, seconded by Gary Mann. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss a potential energy performance project to upgrade building infrastructure and review soil and water conservation updates. They are deciding on a software maintenance contract for the Highway Department.

• Resolution 12-25-PW-1: $15,460 agreement with Novo Solutions, Inc. for highway software cloud hosting and maintenance
• Proposed Energy Performance Project with Siemens to address failed equipment and LED lighting conversion
• Re-appointment of Slade Cox to the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Directors
• Report on 6,532 acres of cover crops applied on agricultural land
• Completion of erosion control projects on Fire Lanes 18E, 24W, and 31E on Owasco Lake

The committee approved the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It re‑appointed Slade Cox to the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District Board for a term from Jan 1 2026 to Dec 31 2028. The committee authorized the Chair of the Legislature and the Highway Superintendent to accept a support and maintenance agreement with Novo Solutions, Inc. for highway‑department software services. The meeting was adjourned at 4:34 PM.

• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (motion by Shea, second by McNabb‑Coleman)
• Re‑appointed Slade Cox to Soil & Water Conservation District Board (term 1/1/26‑12/31/28)
• Authorized Chair and Highway Superintendent to accept support agreement with Novo Solutions, Inc. (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34 PM (all in favor)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved several resolutions, including a five‑year fire‑control system maintenance agreement with Johnson Controls at $9,829.64 per year. It also authorized the purchase of UPS batteries from Eaton Corporation for $12,120 and a 2026 Ski‑Doo snowmobile for $15,920. Additionally, the committee created a new Emergency Services Dispatcher (HELP) position and unfunded a Supervising Dispatcher role.

• Purchase of UPS batteries from Eaton Corporation for $12,120.00
• Unfund one Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher and create a HELP Dispatcher position
• Purchase of one 2026 Ski‑Doo Snowmobile for $15,920.00 from Bibbens Sales & Services
• Five‑year fire‑control system maintenance contract with Johnson Controls at $9,829.64 per year (2026‑2030)
• Assigned Counsel contract providing $651,516.30 for arraignments from 01/01/26 to 12/31/28

The committee approved the purchase of batteries for the 911 Center UPS and authorized the Sheriff’s Office to buy a 2026 Snowmobile. It also approved a five‑year maintenance contract with Johnson Controls for the fire control system. A resolution to unfund one dispatcher and create a HELP position was tabled pending personnel committee approval. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved 911 UPS battery purchase (all in favor)
• Tabled 911 dispatcher unfunding and HELP position (pending personnel committee)
• Authorized Sheriff’s Office to purchase 2026 Snowmobile (all in favor)
• Authorized five‑year fire control system contract with Johnson Controls (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the 2026 budget and consider a local law establishing an animal abuser registry. The body also approved several committee appointments and contracts for county services.

• Public hearing on 2026 budget tentatively scheduled
• Local law to create animal abuser registry
• Appointments to PWDD, Mental Health, and Veteran's subcommittees
• Contract with Megan Williams, DVM for rabies specimen preparation
• Authorization to accept Next Generation 911 grant

The Cayuga County Legislature approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted several resolutions. It restored $30,000 to the Agricultural Museum, adopted the 2026 budget recommendations, authorized a three‑year municipal health insurance agreement, renewed workers’ compensation coverage at a lower cost, and closed six Capital “H” projects, transferring remaining balances. A motion to table items to December 9 was defeated.

• Approved minutes for Oct 28, Nov 5, & Nov 10 (all in favor)
• Approved restoration of $30,000 to Ag Museum (motion passed)
• Approved 2026 budget recommendations (Resolution 393‑25, all in favor)
• Approved three‑year amended Municipal Cooperation Agreement (Resolution 394‑25, all in favor)
• Approved Workers’ Compensation renewal saving $267,336 (Resolution 395‑25, all in favor)
• Approved closure of six Capital “H” projects and fund transfers (Resolution 396‑25, all in favor)
• Failed motion to table agenda items to Dec 9 (6‑5 against)

Community Services Board

The board will review the October 30th minutes and hear public comments. It will receive the Director’s Report, communications updates, and financial reports. Subcommittees on alcohol and substance use, people with developmental disabilities, mental health, and nominations will present their reports. The meeting will also address any unfinished or new business items.

• Review October 30th, 2025 minutes
• Public comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Director’s Report
• Financial Reports
• Subcommittee reports: Alcohol and Substance Use, PWDD, Mental Health, Nominating Committee

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its October 21, 2025 meeting. It will consider fiscal claims presented by Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan and discuss hearing and consent orders, department updates, and fee adjustments. Additional reports include communicable disease and immunization clinic data, QA/QI committee activities, STI audits, and a mock medical emergency drill. The meeting will conclude with the Medical Director's report and adjournment.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 Board meeting minutes
• Approval of claims by Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan
• Hearing and Consent Orders presented by Deputy Director Deanna Ryan
• Environmental Program fee adjustments
• Communicable Disease and Immunization Clinic monthly report

The board approved the October 21 meeting minutes after correcting Dr. Weinberg’s name. It approved the pending financial claims reviewed by the fiscal manager. The board approved the hearing and consent orders for several entities. Finally, the board approved the revised fee schedule for temporary residences and mobile home parks.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes with name correction
• Approved financial claims presented by the fiscal manager
• Approved hearing and consent orders for listed entities
• Approved revised fee schedule for temporary residences and mobile home parks

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The committee will first review the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will then consider five local actions: a waterfront revitalization plan for the Village of Cayuga, a battery storage law for the Town of Scipio, a special‑use permit for a metal plant in the Town of Moravia, and a site‑plan, special‑use permit and variance for an accessory dwelling unit in the Town of Owasco. For each item the committee may recommend approval, approval with changes, disapproval, or request additional material.

• Review minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Village of Cayuga – Local Law: Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan
• Town of Scipio – Local Law: Battery Storage Law
• Town of Moravia – Special Use Permit for a metal plant
• Town of Owasco – Site plan, special‑use permit and variance for an accessory dwelling unit

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee recommended and approved four proposals without amendment. Each motion received an all‑AYE vote. The committee also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Village of Cayuga Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Scipio Battery Storage Law (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Moravia Special Use Permit for Metal Plant (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco Site Plan, Special Use Permit and Variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit (all AYE)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all AYE)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga Health Insurance Consortium Board will vote to approve the consent agenda, which includes the previous meeting minutes and financial statements. The board will receive updates on USI medical and dental claim finances, as well as wellness, marketing, and Article 47 matters. New business topics and future meeting scheduling will also be discussed.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI financial claims update – medical
• USI financial claims update – dental
• Wellness update
• Marketing update

The board voted to approve the consent agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. Financial claims and budget updates were presented, and the Municipal Agreement amendment for a three‑year term was noted as already approved. The board scheduled the 2026 meeting calendar for approval at a future January meeting and adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga Water & Sewer Authority Board will discuss several project updates and a contract amendment. Key items include the Wholesale Sewer Agreement Amendment #4 with the City of Auburn and updates on multiple waterline projects. The board will also review FY2026 water and sewer rates and receive reports from finance, engineering, and strategic planning committees.

• Amendment #4 to the Wholesale Sewer Agreement with the City of Auburn
• Genesee Street Waterline Project
• North Street Waterline
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan – Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• Eagle Drive/CMI Plant Sewer

The board voted 4‑2‑1 to approve a contribution of up to $15,000 toward the special election required for forming Sewer District #3 under the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. It also unanimously authorized the chair to sign a one‑year extension of the wholesale sewer agreement with the City of Auburn. The board unanimously approved switching payment processing to Paymentus and paying all open invoices. A bid for a $100,063 Vac Truck was tabled until December 17, 2025, and a special meeting and public hearing on FY 2026 water and sewer rates were scheduled for December 3 and December 17, 2025.

• Approved $15,000 contribution for special election (4‑2‑1)
• Authorized chair to sign one‑year extension of sewer contract (unanimous)
• Approved switching payment processing to Paymentus (unanimous)
• Approved payment of open invoices (unanimous)
• Tabled $100,063 Vac Truck purchase bid until Dec 17, 2025
• Scheduled special board meeting on Dec 3, 2025 and public hearing on Dec 17, 2025 for FY 2026 rates (unanimous)
• Approved draft minutes from Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized K. Rindfleisch as signer for NBRC (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hold a budget workshop to review the 2026 County Tentative Budget and discuss proposed changes to specific account lines. The committee will submit its recommendations to the full County Legislature for consideration.

• Budget Workshop for 2026 County Tentative Budget
• Review of Judicial & Public Safety, Public Works, and Ways & Means committees
• Resolution 11-25-WM-1: Submitting proposed budget changes to the Legislature
• Meeting location: Ward O'Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road Rt. 38 A, Auburn

The Ways & Means Committee approved several staffing additions, including one MEO, a third security in Social Services, and a Sheriff’s Department SRO, all with unanimous support. A proposal to make the Youth Bureau Director a full‑time position was defeated (1 aye, 3 noes). The budget also raises health‑insurance expenses by $1.3 million (a 14% rate increase) and retirement contributions by $400,000. Additional budget changes include eliminating certain full‑time positions and reallocating funds across departments.

• Approved addition of one MEO position (all in favor)
• Approved addition of third security in Social Services (all in favor)
• Approved Sheriff’s Department SRO position (all in favor)
• Defeated increase of Youth Bureau Director to full‑time (1 aye, 3 noes)
• Approved District Attorney’s Office budget items (all in favor)
• Health‑insurance expense increased by $1.3 million (14% rate rise)
• Retirement contribution increased by $400,000
• Eliminated 1 FT Buildings maintenance mechanic and 1 PT laborer

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is meeting to propose changes and revisions to the 2026 Tentative Budget. Members will also consider various resolutions regarding municipal agreements, tax levies, and department contracts.

• Recommendation on 2026 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget (11-25-WM-1)
• Prorating cost of services to Towns and City of Auburn, resulting in $62,000 additional revenue (11-25-WM-11)
• Authorization for the County Treasurer to correct real property taxes of $2,500 or less (11-25-WM-6)
• License agreement with Owasco Paddles, LLC for equipment rentals at Emerson Park (11-25-PL-3)
• Acceptance of SFY2025 Next Generation (NG911) Grant for a new telephone system and recorder (11-25-JP-1)

The Ways & Means Committee approved a series of resolutions, including the acceptance of a Next Generation 911 grant to fund a new emergency call system. It also extended the county audit agreement for five years and authorized several tax, staffing, and contract actions. All motions were adopted unless noted otherwise.

• Accepted NG911 grant for new emergency call system (all in favor)
• Extended Audit Agreement for 5 years (all in favor)
• Amendment to shorten Audit Agreement to 3 years defeated (Noes: Winslow, Nightengale, Daly, Shea; Ayes: Vitale)
• Authorized Chair to sign amended Municipal Cooperation Agreement with Auburn, Oneonta, Soil & Water Conservation District, and Community College (all in favor)
• Authorized Treasurer to correct real property taxes of $2,500 or less (all in favor)
• Authorized levy of taxes for CCWSA in County Water District 3 & Sewer District 2 (all in favor)
• Created full‑time laborer position in Building and Grounds Department (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with PASCO Building Automation for HVAC control maintenance (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will certify eligibles and establish eligible lists for a range of positions, including Clerk, Deputy Sheriff roles, Emergency Medical Technician, and various probation and social services jobs. It will adopt class specifications for several HELP program positions such as Competent Professional Authority and Coordinator of Substance Use Initiatives. The commission will also review an exempt class for the Deputy County Treasurer and consider reinstatement requests from E‑911 and the county jail. An HR report will note that 34 positions are authorized for hiring and that union negotiations are pending.

• Certification of eligibles for multiple positions (e.g., Clerk, Deputy Sheriff, EMT, Probation officers).
• Establishment of eligible lists for specific roles with one‑year terms (e.g., Clerk OC#2025-05, Deputy Sheriff Custody, WIC Program Coordinator).
• Adoption of class specifications for HELP program positions such as Competent Professional Authority and Coordinator of Substance Use Initiatives.
• Exempt class review for Deputy County Treasurer (Position #006303).
• HR administrators report: 34 positions authorized to fill, upcoming union negotiations, and reinstatement requests from E‑911 and the county jail.

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission adopted a set of class specifications for HELP Program positions and approved new duties statements for numerous new roles. It also expired several eligible lists, approved reinstatements, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approved 10/14/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for Motor Vehicle Bureau Supervisor (2022) and Supervising Social Services Attorney (Dec 2024) (unanimous)
• Adopted class specifications for HELP Program positions (unanimous)
• Amended class specifications for Junior Accountant positions (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements for multiple HELP Program roles (unanimous)
• Accepted exempt classification review for Deputy County Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatements from E911 and Cayuga County Jail (unanimous)
• Set next commission meeting for Dec 9, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Cayuga Planning & Economic Development Committee will discuss updates on several ongoing projects, including the implementation of the Village of Moravia's $300,000 Small Project Grant Fund. The committee will also receive reports on the Town of Conquest land‑use contract, the Village of Cayuga LWRP contract extension request, and the Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan update.

• Moravia Small Project Grant Fund awards: $50,000 to 5 Adams St; $47,713 plus $15,000 design services to 41 Aurora St; $25,000 to 101 S Main St; $82,500 to 124 Main St; $49,787 to 144 Main St
• Town of Conquest land‑use planning contract generated $11,570.07 revenue to date and includes a $5,000 FY2026 budget for training services
• Village of Cayuga LWRP contract extension request submitted; remaining $7,200 revenue expected in 2026
• Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan update scheduled for final completion in May 2026
• Local Solid Waste Management Plan implementation following NYS DEC approval on Jan 24 2025

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the October 9, 2025 minutes by unanimous consent. The committee also appointed Jessica Kolodzie and Nancy Sullivan to the Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board for terms from 11/26/25 to 11/25/27. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Jessica Kolodzie to Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board (term 11/26/25‑11/25/27)
• Appointed Nancy Sullivan to Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board (term 11/26/25‑11/25/27)

Ways & Means Committee

The Special Ways & Means Committee will hold a budget workshop. The committee will review the budgets of the Health & Human Services, Planning, and Government Operations committees. No decisions are recorded beyond the review discussion.

• Review of Health & Human Services committee budget
• Review of Planning committee budget
• Review of Government Operations committee budget

The Cayuga Ways & Means Committee met on November 13, 2025. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:59 PM, which was seconded and approved unanimously. The minutes also included a 2026 budget summary for various departments, but no votes or decisions were recorded on those items.

• Adjourned meeting at 5:59 PM (unanimous)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board mental health sub‑committee will review prior minutes, hear brief public comments, and receive reports from the director and various agencies. The meeting will include discussion of the Local Services Plan and updates from the Mental Health Task Force. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Director’s report
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Updates from the Mental Health Task Force

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will receive updates on election processing, County Clerk finances, DMV revenue, and multiple IT initiatives. A major focus is the DREAMS project, a $4 M effort to migrate legacy records to Laserfiche Cloud, which has spent $2,779,994.03 to date. No formal actions or votes are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Board of Elections processed 502 voter changes in October 2025 (118 new registrations, 67 address changes, etc.)
• County Clerk remitted $105,849.57 to the County Treasurer for October 2025
• DMV collected $572,986.90 in October 2025 revenue, $27,013.10 below the $600,000 estimate
• DREAMS project budget $4 M; actual expenditure to date $2,779,994.03 (FY2022‑25)
• Door Access Control System upgrade to Verkada, replacing Linstar contract and saving the County thousands annually

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Strong, seconded by Heidi Nightengale, and passed with all members in favor. No other actions, appointments, or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Strong, second by Nightengale, unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider creating three new positions for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program to maintain compliance and handle rising caseloads. The agenda also includes authorizing contracts for clinical psychologists and behavioral health clinicians, and updates on Medicare enrollment and Meals on Wheels staffing.

• Authorize creation of WIC CPA, Nutritionist, or Supervising Nutritionist positions
• Authorize contracts with clinical psychologists for child welfare assessments
• Authorize contract for embedded behavioral health clinician in child welfare
• Authorize purchase of replacement computers for Social Services
• Authorize contract with Megan Williams, DVM for rabies specimen preparation

The committee approved the October 10, 2025 minutes. New members were appointed to the PWDD and Mental Health subcommittees. Eight resolutions were adopted, creating new health and human services positions, authorizing contracts for rabies testing, behavioral health, clinical assessments, computer upgrades, and adjusting the mental‑health budget.

• Approved October 10, 2025 minutes (motion by Daly, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Appointed Meghan Sedorus to PWDD Subcommittee (term 1/1/26‑12/31/28)
• Appointed Carol Colvin to Mental Health Subcommittee (term 11/26/25‑12/31/26)
• Authorized creation of Women, Infants and Children CPA or nutritionist positions (motion by Daly, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Authorized contract for part‑time behavioral health clinician with CAPTA/CARA funding (motion by Daly, 2nd by Sargent, all in favor)
• Authorized contracts with clinical psychologists for parental and child assessments (motion by Daly, 2nd by Winslow, all in favor)
• Authorized purchase of replacement computers for Social Services IT equipment (motion by Daly, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Amended Mental Health 2025 budget to adjust State Aid funding for contract agencies (motion by Winslow, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Cayuga County Planning Board will consider approval of the minutes from its June 11, 2025 meeting. It will also nominate officers for the 2026 term, which must be approved by the County Legislature. The board will hear questions or comments on county planning updates and review the minutes of the GML 239‑l, m & n Committee. A local status report will be presented before adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting
• Nomination of officers for the 2026 term
• Questions or comments on county planning updates
• Review of minutes of the GML 239‑l, m & n Committee
• Local status reports

The Planning Board voted to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting. The Board also voted to renominate all 2025 officers to serve again in 2026, keeping Darrin Rooker as Chairman, Louise Hand as Vice Chairman, and Deborah Ross as Secretary.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (all members AYE, motion carried)
• Reappointed 2025 officers for 2026 (all members AYE, motion carried)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will present the proposed 2026 budget. An executive session will be held to discuss collective negotiations under article fourteen of the civil service law. The meeting may also include any other business brought before the board.

• 2026 Budget Presentation
• Executive session on collective negotiations (civil service law article 14)
• Any other business

The Cayuga County Legislature moved into an executive session on collective negotiations, returned to the public session, and adjourned the meeting. All three motions were approved unanimously. No substantive budget or policy decisions were recorded.

• Motion to go into executive session approved (all in favor)
• Motion to come out of executive session approved (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn approved (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will vote on three resolutions. One creates a full‑time Laborer position in Buildings & Grounds with a $43,430 salary. Another enters a two‑year service agreement with PASCO for HVAC Alerton controls at $6,359 per year. The third authorizes the chair to sign a supplemental agreement with NYS DOT that raises lane miles to 188 and increases the snow‑and‑ice contract estimated expenditure to $789,912.92 for the 2025‑26 season.

• Resolution 11-25-PW-1: Authorize creation and fill of a full‑time Laborer position (salary $43,430) in the Buildings & Grounds Department.
• Resolution 11-25-PW-2: Enter a 2‑year service and maintenance agreement with PASCO Building Automation Systems for Alerton HVAC controls at $6,359 per year.
• Resolution 11-25-PW-3: Authorize signing a supplemental agreement with NYS DOT increasing lane miles to 188 and estimated snow‑and‑ice expenditure to $789,912.92 for the 2025‑26 season.

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The People with Developmental Disabilities Sub‑Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 6 at 12:00 pm. Members will hear public comments, review and approve the September 2025 minutes, and receive reports from several agencies. The agenda also includes discussion of old and new business and any announcements before adjournment.

• Review and approval of the September 2025 minutes
• Public hearing segment for community comments
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House

The People with Developmental Disabilities Sub‑Committee approved the September 2025 minutes as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved September 2025 minutes
• Adjourned meeting

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing a grant to modernize the 911 telephone system and recorder. The body is also considering personnel fills for emergency dispatch and the sale of a sheriff's vehicle.

• Resolution 11-25-JP-1: Accept $1,515,197 NG911 State Grant for telephone system and recorder
• Resolution 11-25-JP-4: Fill one vacant part-time Emergency Services Dispatcher position
• Resolution 11-25-JP-3: Sale of a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD to Soil and Water Conservation District
• STRIVE Initiative: $573,407 grant to reduce domestic and intimate partner violence
• ESInet Grant: $689,655 for fiber networking foundation

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency meeting will review minutes from prior meetings, hear a presentation on the Sterling‑Wolcott Integrated Watershed Action Plan, and receive updates from multiple agency, lake association, and working‑group reports. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda consists of informational reports and a presentation.

• Presentation: "Sterling‑Wolcott Integrated Watershed Action Plan" by Emily Fell (NYSDEC Great Lakes Program)
• Report from Cayuga County Environmental Health
• Report from Cayuga Lake (Lake Association)
• Working Group report: Communication and Outreach
• Working Group report: Invasive Species

The agency accepted the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Ann Robson and a second by Dan Welch; the motion passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn was made by Doug Kierst, seconded by Pat Mooney, and also passed unanimously. The meeting closed at 10:50 am.

• Accepted October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will discuss several tabled resolutions regarding personnel vacancies and a local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-C.

• Local Law for 2025 to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-C
• Authorization to fill two Human Services Examiner positions in the Department of Social Services
• Creation and filling of one Accountant (Help Program) position in the Department of Social Services
• Authorization to fill one full-time Motor Vehicle Cashier position (salary range $48,450 to $53,329)
• Authorization to fill Motor Equipment Operator Medium, Motor Equipment Operator Heavy, and Senior Stores Clerk positions in the Highway Department

The Cayuga County Legislature adopted Local Law No. 4, allowing the county to exceed the statutory tax levy limit for fiscal year 2026. The motion passed with all legislators in favor except Vitale and McNabb‑Coleman. A motion to take HH‑6 and HH‑7 off the table was defeated, and a motion to table several personnel authorizations (HH‑6, HH‑7, GO‑4, PW‑1, PW‑2, PW‑5, LEG‑6) was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 5:07 PM.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 to override tax levy limit (all in favor except Vitale and McNabb‑Coleman)
• Nightengale motion to take HH‑6 & HH‑7 off the table defeated (Noes: Winslow, Shea, McNabb‑Coleman, Pecher, Strong, Daly, Anna; Ayes: Vitale, Nightengale, Muldrow, Sargent)
• Daly motion to table HH‑6, HH‑7, GO‑4, PW‑1, PW‑2, PW‑5, LEG‑6 passed (all in favor except Nightengale)
• Motion to adjourn passed (McNabb‑Coleman motion, seconded by Strong, all in favor)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Alcohol & Substance Use Sub‑Committee will hold its regular meeting at noon on November 5, 2025. The agenda includes standard items such as roll call, public comments, review of minutes, agency reports, and announcements. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy changes are listed.

• Roll Call/Call to Order
• Public to be Heard (3‑minute speaker limit)
• Review Minutes
• Agency Reports / Q&A
• Announcements

The November 5, 2025, meeting of the Cayuga County Alcohol and Substance Use Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board will meet to conduct regular business and review reports on mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. The board is scheduled to vote on a nominating committee follow-up and elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Vote on Nominating Committee follow-up
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Reports on Alcohol and Substance Use
• Reports on People With Developmental Disabilities (PWDD)
• Reports on Mental Health

The board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion nominated Joyce McGlynn and Megan Sedorus to the People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee and Carol Colvin to the Mental Health Subcommittee; the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 pm.

• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Nominated Joyce McGlynn to PWDD Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Nominated Megan Sedorus to PWDD Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Nominated Carol Colvin to Mental Health Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:56 pm (motion carried)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a local law that would impose a tax on the occupancy of hotel rooms and short‑term rentals, as authorized by Chapter 533 of the New York Laws of 1994. The meeting also includes approval of recent minutes, appointments to several boards, and a series of authorizations for contracts, grants, and staffing across health, public safety, and government operations. Notable financial actions include a $82,197 grant to the District Attorney’s Office for a gun‑involved violence elimination program and acceptance of state election and mail‑in voting grants.

• Public hearing on local law to tax hotel rooms/short‑term rentals
• Authorization of $82,197 GIVE grant to the County District Attorney’s Office
• Contract with Bond Schoeneck & King for County legal services (2026‑2028)
• Acceptance of 2025 General Election Grant and 2025 Vote‑by‑Mail Grant
• Sheriff purchase of four mobile radios and creation of multiple deputy positions

The Legislature approved a settlement of the 2023 West Genesee Road tax assessment case, authorizing the Special Counsel to finalize the agreement and update tax records. It also adopted equalization rates for the 2026 county tax levy. A vacant Junior Accountant position was converted to a non‑competitive HELP Program role and approved despite two dissenting votes. The county renewed its legal services contract with Bond Schoeneck & King for 2026‑2028.

• Approved Settlement of 2023 West Genesee Rd tax assessment (unanimous)
• Adopted equalization rates for 2026 tax levy (unanimous)
• Created one Accountant (HELP Program) position, approved with two opposed votes
• Renewed Bond Schoeneck & King legal services contract for 2026‑2028 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for September‑October 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed members to Ethics Board, Fire Advisory Board, and Workforce Development Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Canine Cove Kennel contract (decision not fully recorded in minutes)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a special meeting to review the 2026 budget requests for the 911 department, Parks & Trails, and the Soil & Water Conservation District. The agenda includes a presentation on 911 equipment upgrades and personnel testing, as well as an overview of the Parks & Trails department's staffing and revenue.

• 911 budget presentation with $20,000 for dispatch chairs
• Parks & Trails 2026 budget request of $1,737,138
• Soil & Water Conservation District budget overview
• Executive session for collective negotiations
• Meeting adjourned to October 28, 2025

The body approved a motion to go into executive session unanimously. It then approved motions to return to the regular session and to adjourn, each with unanimous support.

• Entered executive session (motion by McNabb-Coleman, second by Winslow, all in favor)
• Exited executive session (motion by Strong, second by Sargent, all in favor)
• Returned to regular session (motion by Daly, second by Sargent, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Shea, second by Sargent, all in favor)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga Health Insurance Consortium Board will approve the consent agenda covering prior minutes and financials. It will receive updates on USI medical and dental claim finances and renewal rate prices. Old business includes wellness, marketing, and Article 47 updates. New business centers on voting to renew the municipal agreement for either a three‑year or five‑year term.

• Approve consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• USI financial claims updates – medical, dental, renewal rate prices
• Old business: wellness update, marketing update, Article 47 update
• New business: decide 3‑year or 5‑year extension of municipal agreement
• Discuss next meeting date

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will review department updates and approve resolutions for legal services, opioid settlement funds, and various departmental contracts and staffing changes.

• Authorize legal services contract with Bond Schoeneck & King for 2026-2028
• Authorize accepting Regional Abatement Dollars from state Opioid Settlements
• Authorize contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw Services
• Authorize accepting 2025 General Election and Vote by Mail Grants
• Authorize Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant funding of $82,197

The Ways & Means Committee approved the adoption of equalization rates for the 2026 County tax levy. It also approved the settlement of the W. Genesee Road LLC case, created an accountant position in the Finance Department, and authorized a legal services contract with Bond Schoeneck & King. Health contracts with Canine Cove Kennel and DAC Solutions were approved, along with hiring two Human Services Examiner positions. A request for proposals for 160 Genesee Street was tabled, and a Motor Vehicle Cashier position was authorized.

• Approved creation/filling of one Accountant (Help Program) in Finance (10-25-WM-3) – all in favor except Vitale
• Approved settlement of 2023 W. Genesee Road, LLC case (10-25-WM-1) – all in favor
• Adopted equalization rates for the 2026 County tax levy (10-25-WM-4) – all in favor
• Authorized legal services contract with Bond Schoeneck & King for 2026‑2028 (10-25-WM-2) – all in favor
• Tabled RFP/RFI for professional services at 160 Genesee Street (10-25-PW-4) – all in favor except Nightengale
• Approved health contracts with Canine Cove Kennel (HH-1) and DAC Solutions (HH-2) – all in favor
• Approved creation of two Human Services Examiner positions (HH-6) – all in favor
• Authorized filling of one Motor Vehicle Cashier position (GO-4) – all in favor except Vitale

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review department updates and approve claims. The agenda includes a discussion on environmental program fee adjustments and reports on community health services.

• Environmental Program Fee Adjustments
• Hearing and Consent Orders
• Communicable Disease and Immunization Clinic monthly report
• Back to School Clinic Stats
• WIC Program Updates

The Cayuga County Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting, the recent financial claims, and the hearing and consent orders presented. The board also approved the revised Environmental Health Division permit fee schedule, which will take effect for 2026 permit renewals. All motions passed with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved financial claims for dates 7/29/2025‑9/15/2025 (4-0)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for listed establishments (4-0)
• Approved revised Environmental Health Division permit fee schedule (4-0)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee will review a zoning amendment and three site plan applications.

• Town of Mentz: Local Law Zoning Amendment
• Town of Summerhill: Site Plan for a wedding venue
• Town of Scipio: Site Plan and Special Use Permit for a cottage
• Town of Victory: Site Plan and Special Use Permit for a solar project

The committee reviewed four municipal proposals. It determined the Town of Mentz zoning amendment, the Town of Summerhill wedding‑venue site plan, and the Town of Scipio cottage site plan and special‑use permit are local concerns and approved them unanimously. It recommended disapproval of the Town of Victory solar project site plan and special‑use permit, also unanimously. All votes were recorded as AYE.

• Town of Mentz zoning amendment deemed local concern only – approved (All vote AYE)
• Town of Summerhill wedding‑venue site plan deemed local concern only – approved (All vote AYE)
• Town of Scipio cottage site plan and special‑use permit recommended approval – approved (All vote AYE)
• Town of Victory solar project site plan and special‑use permit recommended disapproval – approved (All vote AYE)
• September 18, 2025 minutes approved (All vote AYE)
• Meeting adjourned motion passed (All vote AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the Local Services Plan and the Mental Health Task Force. The agenda includes a presentation from Peaceful Schools and reports from several behavioral health agencies.

• Presentation by Peaceful Schools
• Review of Local Services Plan
• Mental Health Task Force discussion
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House, and Hillside

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from July 17, 2025 after a motion by Caroline Dixon and a second by Katrina Garrigan. The motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Meghan Rusco, seconded by Sumner Youngs, which also carried.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will discuss the FY 2026 budget proposals for the Highway Department, District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Office/Jail and County Planning. Topics include salary costs, revenue programs, contract adjustments and fund balances. The meeting will decide on appropriations and any changes to contracts or staffing levels.

• Highway Department FY 2026 positions salary cost $2,841,058 and D Fund expense $14,860,133
• District Attorney revenue programs include Advent Diversion $290,000 and Aid to Prosecution $234,129
• New contractual accounts: Special Prosecutor $5,000; Traffic Diversion court portion $177,000
• Sheriff’s Office FY 2026 anticipated NYS reimbursement $786,290 and total expenses $7,610,877
• Promotion to ADA II with 2026 salary increase $5,700 and fringe $1,245

The Cayuga County Legislature met on October 15, 2025. After presentations on highway, district attorney, sheriff/jail, and planning budgets, the only formal action was a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 PM. The motion was seconded and approved unanimously. No other votes or decisions were recorded.

• Adjourn meeting at 6:30 PM (all in favor)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts for animal rabies control and wildlife specimen preparation. It will also approve contracts with Chapel House for supportive case management and transitional emergency housing for homeless clients. Additional resolutions create a Principal Account Clerk position and fill vacant human‑services examiner and accountant roles.

• Authorize contract with Canine Cove Kennel (pick‑up $75, daily boarding $50) for rabies control (10/01/2025‑12/31/2026)
• Authorize contract with DAC Solutions Inc. DBA Ciciarelli Wildlife Solutions (phone $25/15 min, hourly $125, specimen prep $150/hr, euthanasia $100/animal)
• Authorize Chapel House contract for supportive case manager services at $81,632 annually (11/1/2025‑10/31/2026)
• Authorize Chapel House contract for transitional emergency housing up to $252,216.50 for 16 beds (11/1/2025‑4/30/2026)
• Create Principal Account Clerk position ($49,738) and abolish one Clerk ($41,760) and one Sr. Typist ($47,881) position

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the September 10, 2025 minutes. It unanimously authorized several contracts and agreements, such as with Canine Cove Kennel, DAC Solutions, and Open Practice Solutions. The committee also approved the acceptance of regional abatement dollars from state opioid settlements to be passed through to the City of Auburn. Additional authorizations included staffing changes in Social Services and a mental‑health navigator funding agreement.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized amendment of contract with Cayuga Counseling Services, Inc. (Resolution 10-25-HH-12, all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Canine Cove Kennel (Resolution 10-25-HH-1, all in favor)
• Authorized contract with DAC Solutions, Inc. DBA Ciciarelli Wildlife Solutions (Resolution 10-25-HH-2, all in favor)
• Authorized agreement with Open Practice Solutions for historical records (Resolution 10-25-HH-8, all in favor)
• Approved bundle authorizing acceptance of regional abatement dollars from state opioid settlements (Resolutions 10-25-HH-9 & HH-10, all in favor)
• Authorized NYS Office of Mental Health funding for Court‑Based Mental Health Navigators (Resolution 10-25-HH-11, all in favor)
• Authorized creation and filling of one Principal Account Clerk position and elimination of two clerk positions in Social Services (Resolution 10-25-HH-5, all in favor)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Board will review the FY2026 budget, accounts payable reports, and draft minutes from September 2025. The board will also discuss updates on the City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations and various waterline projects.

• Review of FY2026 Budget
• Accounts Payable Reports
• Draft Minutes from September 17, 2025
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• Genesee Street Waterline Project

The Cayuga Water & Sewer Authority Board unanimously approved the FY2026 budget and payment of open invoices. It also approved the rate‑methodology contract with the City of Auburn and appointed R. Shea as Governance Committee chair through Dec. 31, 2025. The board authorized K. Rindfleisch as the NBRC official signer and approved the meeting agenda, draft minutes, and adjournment.

• Approved FY2026 budget (unanimously)
• Approved payment of open invoices (unanimously)
• Approved rate methodology contract with City of Auburn (unanimously)
• Approved nomination of R. Shea as Governance Committee chair (unanimously)
• Approved resolution making K. Rindfleisch official signer (unanimously)
• Approved agenda addition for Governance Committee (unanimously)
• Approved September 17 draft minutes (unanimously)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimously)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review updates from Water & Sewer, Buildings and Grounds, Highway, and Soil & Water departments, including fall clean‑up, road maintenance, and a $720,898 state grant for cover‑crop implementation on 11 farms. The committee will consider three resolutions authorizing the County Highway Superintendent to fill a Motor Equipment Operator Medium position, a Motor Equipment Operator Heavy position, and a Senior Stores Clerk position. No other agenda items are listed.

• $720,898 state grant to implement cover crops on 11 farms (total project cost $2,763,864)
• $76,493 state grant for a Heavy Use Area runoff management system (total cost $98,302)
• Resolution to fill Motor Equipment Operator Medium position (MEO 2479) in Highway Department
• Resolution to fill Motor Equipment Operator Heavy position (MEO 2424) in Highway Department
• Resolution to fill a Senior Stores Clerk position in Highway Department

The Public Works Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized the Highway Superintendent to fill a Motor Equipment Operator Medium position, a Motor Equipment Operator Heavy position, and a Senior Stores Clerk position, each with unanimous support. The meeting was adjourned at 5:17 PM.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized fill Motor Equipment Operator Medium position (unanimous)
• Authorized fill Motor Equipment Operator Heavy position (unanimous)
• Authorized fill Senior Stores Clerk position (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:17 PM (unanimous)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the chair and 911 administrator to apply for a $689,655 Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) readiness grant. It will also approve a $250,000 fund transfer to sustain the Assigned Counsel Program, a contract with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw services, and an $82,197 grant for the District Attorney’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative. Additional items include purchasing four mobile radios for sheriff patrol cars and creating new deputy positions in the county jail.

• Authorize application for a $689,655 ESInet readiness grant for the county 911 system
• Transfer $250,000 from the General Fund to the Assigned Counsel Program for December 2025 expenses
• Approve a three‑year Westlaw contract with Thomson Reuters ($52,342.80 year 1, $54,959.88 year 2, $57,707.88 year 3)
• Authorize the $82,197 GIVE grant award to the District Attorney’s Office for 2025‑2026
• Purchase four mobile radios to replace radios in four marked patrol cars

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved the September 9, 2025 minutes and appointed Andrew Rotko to the Fire Advisory Board (term 10/29/25‑12/31/25). The committee unanimously passed eight resolutions, including authorizing an ESInet readiness grant application, transferring Assigned Counsel funds, signing a Westlaw contract, awarding an $82,197 GIVE grant to the District Attorney’s Office, purchasing four mobile radios, creating up to ten part‑time deputy custody positions, and renewing a Lexipol policy agreement.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Rotko to Fire Advisory Board (term 10/29/25‑12/31/25)
• Authorized ESInet readiness grant application (Resolution 10-25-JP-1, unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of Assigned Counsel funds (Resolution 10-25-JP-2, unanimous)
• Authorized Westlaw Services contract with Thomson Reuters (Resolution 10-25-JP-3, unanimous)
• Authorized $82,197 GIVE grant to District Attorney’s Office (Resolution 10-25-JP-4, unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of four mobile radios for patrol cars (Resolution 10-25-JP-5, unanimous)
• Authorized creation of up to ten part‑time Deputy Sheriff custody positions (Resolution 10-25-JP-6, unanimous)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission will review the establishment, extension, and expiration of eligible lists for various county roles. The body is also considering the adoption and amendment of class specifications and new position duty statements. Other business includes personnel requests for probation waivers, transfers, and reinstatements.

• Establishment of eligible lists for 911 Database Analyst, Audit Clerk, Library Associate, Senior GIS Analyst, and Youth Services Assistant
• Review of 10 eligible lists to extend or expire, including Probation Officer I and School Security Guard
• Adoption of class specifications for Public Health and Workforce Development roles under the HELP Program
• New position duty statements for roles including Building Maintenance Helper and Laborer
• Probation period waiver request from the Cayuga County Sheriff's Department

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission approved rule changes to align county regulations with New York State Civil Service rulings. It extended the eligible lists for five exams and expired two others, all by unanimous vote. The commission also adopted new class specifications for public‑health positions and approved new position duty statements.

• Approved update of county civil service rules to reflect NYS rulings (unanimous)
• Extended eligible lists for exams B‑D and F‑J for one year (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for exams A and E (unanimous)
• Adopted class specifications for four public‑health positions (unanimous)
• Approved new position duty statements for six positions (unanimous)
• Accepted exempt classification review for Secretary to District Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved removal of a candidate from the Deputy Sheriff eligible list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:26 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive updates on various municipal planning projects, including land use regulations for the Town of Conquest and short-term rental research for the Village of Fair Haven. The meeting also covers grant implementation for the Village of Moravia and downtown revitalization efforts in Weedsport.

• Town of Conquest Land Use Regulations Law: $11,570.07 revenue generated to date
• Village of Fair Haven STR research report: contract maximum of $2,000
• Village of Moravia Small Project Grant Fund: $300,000 award for small business and property improvements
• Village of Weedsport DRI and New York Forward: application update with November 10 deadline
• Cayuga County Recycling Program: upcoming Electronics event (Oct 18) and Household Hazardous Waste event (Oct 25)

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the September 11, 2025 minutes with all members in favor. The committee reappointed three members—Dan Welch, Joe Clare, and William Andre—to the Cayuga‑Cortland Workforce Development Board for terms ending September 30, 2027. Additional updates were provided on ongoing land‑use, grant, and environmental projects, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dan Welch to Workforce Development Board (term 10/1/25‑9/30/27)
• Reappointed Joe Clare to Workforce Development Board (term 10/1/25‑9/30/27)
• Reappointed William Andre to Workforce Development Board (term 10/1/25‑9/30/27)
• Approved County Legislature resolution (Oct 22) to contract with NYS for Village of Moravia Small Project Grant Fund

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will consider budget presentations for the Office for the Aging and the Department of Social Services. The Office for the Aging proposes a total revenue of $1,949,066 with a request for $92,172 less than the 2025 approved budget and includes $10,000 for temporary help and $18,000 for a contracted dietician. The Department of Social Services proposes a $5,640,000 Safety Net budget for 2026, a 7.75% increase in local share costing $3,335,000. Both agencies will discuss funding sources, cost changes, and service impacts for seniors and vulnerable residents.

• Office for the Aging 2026 proposed revenue $1,949,066 (breakdown: $325,302, $495,695, $123,429, $1,374,835, $125,500)
• Office for the Aging request $92,172 less than 2025 approved budget
• Office for the Aging professional services: $10,000 for temporary help/Medicare counseling, $18,000 for dietician
• Department of Social Services 2026 Safety Net budget $5,640,000 (local cost $3,335,000)
• Safety Net budget reflects a 7.75% increase in local share

The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 PM after a motion by Winslow, seconded by Muldrow, passed with all members in favor. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:33 PM (motion passed unanimously)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will meet to review agency reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and reports from local service providers.

• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Review and approval of September 2025 minutes

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee reviewed updates from the Board of Elections, the County Clerk’s finances, and several IT initiatives. A key item was the Door Access Control System upgrade, which will replace the Linstar contract with a time‑and‑materials agreement with Doyle Securities, projected to save the county thousands of dollars each year. The committee also received a fiscal update on the $4 million DREAMS records‑digitization project and noted progress on the AI policy and Windows 11 rollout.

• Door Access Control System upgrade: contract change from Linstar to Doyle Securities, saving thousands annually
• DREAMS project fiscal update: $4 M budget, $2,702,142.90 spent to date
• County Clerk Revenue Budget $600,000; September revenue $44,948.88
• AI Policy Implementation Plan to be presented for final approval next month
• Windows 11 upgrade deployed to over 80% of county endpoints, expected completion in October

The Government Operations Committee met on October 9, 2025. The committee approved the September 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of departmental updates and presentations.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will review the 2026 budget, covering finance, information technology, and real property tax services. Key items include approving a $140,000 increase for dark fiber network upgrades at sites such as 63 Genesee St and Auburn Fire, and a $485,000 increase for software centralization across public safety, HR, highway, and legal systems. The Real Property Tax Services department proposes a 32% revenue increase of $93,000 and adjustments to assessment fees and contract expenditures.

• IT dark fiber network upgrade – $140,000 increase for relocation and expansion at key sites
• IT software centralization – $485,000 increase for public safety, HR, highway, and legal systems
• Real Property Tax Services – 32% revenue increase ($93,000) from assessment fees and other charges
• Finance Department – updating Capital Asset policy to streamline processes per OSC guidelines
• Finance Department – year‑end audits and payroll processing for 23 county departments

The only action taken was a motion to adjourn the special legislature meeting. Winslow moved to adjourn, Pecher seconded, and all legislators present voted in favor. The meeting ended at 6:14 PM.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:14 PM (motion by Winslow, second by Pecher, unanimous)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency will meet to discuss updates from various county departments and lake associations. The agenda includes reports from working groups focused on invasive species and communication and outreach.

• Communication and Outreach working group report
• Invasive Species working group report
• Cayuga County Environmental Health update
• Reports from seven local lake associations
• Updates from the NYSDEC Great Lakes Program and Finger Lakes Watershed Program

The agency approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. A motion to adjourn the October 2 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted September 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee will meet to review agency and director reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and public comment.

The subcommittee approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. A one-year resolution was approved to support Nick’s Ride’s peer services program. The meeting was adjourned by motion. No other business was taken.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved one-year resolution to support Nick’s Ride peer services program
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will consider two applications to the Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program. One seeks funding to replace a critical access bridge to Deauville Island at Emerson Park, and the other seeks funding for a Countywide Housing Market Study.

• Authorize application for Deauville Island bridge replacement with $403,056 match
• Authorize application for Countywide Housing Market Study with $50,000 match
• Presentation on County Office Building Update
• Bridge replacement project budget is $2,015,277
• Housing study project cost is $150,000

The Cayuga County Legislature adopted Resolution 342‑25, authorizing the Parks & Trails Department to apply for a Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst grant to replace the Deauville Island bridge, with a 20% match from Capital "H" Project No. 21‑02. It also adopted Resolution 343‑25, authorizing the Planning Department to apply for a Catalyst grant for a countywide housing market study, using a $50,000 match from the Auburn Housing Authority and other organizations. Both resolutions were approved by the members present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized Parks & Trails Dept to apply for NBRC Catalyst grant for Deauville Island bridge (Resolution 342‑25)
• Authorized Chairman to sign agreements for the bridge grant application
• Authorized Planning Dept to apply for NBRC Catalyst grant for Countywide Housing Market Study (Resolution 343‑25)
• Authorized Chairman to sign agreements for the housing study grant application
• Motion to adjourn passed

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board will meet to review the Director's and financial reports. The agenda includes a data overview of the Cayuga County Systems of Care Parent/Youth Needs Assessments. The board will also receive reports from subcommittees regarding mental health, alcohol and substance use, and people with developmental disabilities.

• Cayuga County Systems of Care Parent/Youth Needs Assessments data overview
• Alcohol and Substance Use subcommittee report
• People With Developmental Disabilities (PWDD) subcommittee report
• Mental Health subcommittee report

The board approved the June 2025 meeting minutes as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The Cayuga Health Insurance Consortium Board will approve the consent agenda covering previous minutes and financials. They will review the 2023 and 2024 audit presented by EFPR Group CPAs PLLC. USI will provide updates on medical and dental financial claims and discuss rate renewal. New business includes a discussion on renewing the municipal agreement.

• Approval of consent agenda (previous minutes and financials)
• Presentation of 2023 & 2024 audit by EFPR Group CPAs PLLC
• USI financial claims updates – medical and dental, and rate renewal discussion
• Municipal agreement renewal
• Old business updates: wellness, marketing, Article 47

The board approved the consent agenda and prior minutes. It set the 2026 medical and prescription drug rates to rise 14% and kept dental rates unchanged at 0%. The extension of the Consortium Municipal Agreement was postponed for further discussion at the October meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (motion carried)
• Approved 14% increase to 2026 medical and Rx rates (motion carried)
• Approved 0% increase to 2026 dental rates (motion carried)
• Deferred decision on extending the Consortium Municipal Agreement (to be revisited in October)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (motion carried)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will vote on resolutions to renew joint services agreements for optional county assessment services with the Towns of Moravia, Niles, and Sempronius, each generating annual revenue for the county. The Legislature will also consider health‑human services resolutions, including a $25,000 NYS OTDA grant contract with CAP and a Homeland Security grant for technical rescue equipment (FEMA Project #TR22-1002‑E00). Additional items include public‑works staffing authorizations and public‑safety contracts.

• 9-25-WM-1: Renew Moravia joint services agreement, revenue $24,360 per year
• 9-25-WM-2: Renew Niles joint services agreement, revenue $21,950 per year
• 9-25-WM-3: Sign Sempronius joint services agreement, revenue $11,860 per year
• 9-25-HH-1: Accept $25,000 NYS OTDA funding and contract with CAP
• 9-25-JP-10: Accept NY State Division of Homeland Security grant for technical rescue equipment (FEMA Project #TR22-1002‑E00)

The Cayuga County Legislature approved several resolutions, including renewing joint assessment service agreements with the towns of Moravia, Niles and Sempronius, authorizing the hire of a Deputy County Treasurer II, and accepting $25,000 for domestic‑violence services and $414,119 for a Youth Employment Program. All joint‑services resolutions passed with unanimous support. The Deputy Treasurer II appointment was approved with four members voting against. The domestic‑violence and youth‑employment funding resolutions were adopted with unanimous support.

• Approved renewal of Joint Services Agreement with Moravia (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of Joint Services Agreement with Niles (all in favor)
• Approved renewal of Joint Services Agreement with Sempronius (all in favor)
• Authorized filling of Deputy County Treasurer II position (all in favor except Anna, Vitale, Pecher, Strong)
• Approved acceptance of $25,000 domestic‑violence funding from NYS OTDA (all in favor)
• Approved acceptance of $414,119 Youth Employment Program funding (adopted)
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2025 (motion by Muldrow, all in favor)
• Approved appointments to Ethics Board (Bill Mammoliti) and Law Library Board (Elane Daly)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will consider approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The board will also approve fiscal claims presented by the Fiscal Manager. Public health matters will be discussed, including a hearing and consents, department updates, and reports on communicable disease, immunizations, and COVID-19 vaccines. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Approval of minutes from the August 26, 2025 board meeting
• Approval of fiscal claims by Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan
• Hearing and consents presented by Public Health Director Kathleen Cuddy
• Communicable disease and immunization clinic monthly report by Dr. Cassandra Archer
• COVID-19 vaccine update

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet to review local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The primary item for consideration is a zoning amendment local law from the Town of Cato.

• Town of Cato Local Law Zoning Amendment review
• Review of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous AYE vote. It also determined that the Town of Cato's proposed zoning amendment is a local concern only, with no intermunicipal impact, and approved that finding by unanimous AYE vote. The meeting adjourned at 9:03 AM.

• Approved August 21, 2025 minutes (all AYE)
• Declared Town of Cato zoning amendment a local concern only (all AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. It will hear brief public comments, receive presentations, and get updates from the director, the Local Services Plan, the Mental Health Task Force, and several agency reports. The meeting will also address any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)
• Director’s report
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House, and Hillside

The September 18, 2025 meeting of the Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made.

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will review financial reports and receive updates on several infrastructure projects. Discussions include water contract negotiations with the City of Auburn and sanitary sewer planning for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan.

• Genesee Street Waterline Project update
• North Street Waterline update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) draft resident communications
• Eagle Drive/CMI Plant Sewer update
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update

The board voted unanimously to increase the water relevy fee from $100 to $250 effective Jan. 1, 2026. It approved the $8,100 Cornell Electrical Solutions quote for electrical work on the Genesee Street waterline. The board also approved moving forward with funding for the North Street waterline extension, and approved a third letter and postcard to residents of proposed sewer district #3.

• Increase water relevy fee to $250 for FY2026 – unanimously approved
• Accept Cornell Electrical Solutions $8,100 quote for Genesee Street waterline electrical work – unanimously approved
• Allow M. Colopy to continue securing funding for North Street waterline extension – unanimously approved
• Approve third letter and postcard to residents of proposed sewer district #3 – unanimously approved
• Commence executive session #1 to discuss rate study – unanimously approved
• Adjourn executive session #1 – unanimously approved
• Commence executive session #2 to discuss employee salaries – unanimously approved
• Adjourn executive session #2 – unanimously approved

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will consider a series of resolutions covering joint services agreements, health program funding, policy updates, and staffing actions. Key items include renewing assessment service agreements with the towns of Moravia, Niles, and Sempronius; accepting $25,000 from NYS OTDA for a social services contract; and adopting new county contracts and travel policies. The committee will also address hiring positions in public works and the sheriff’s office, and approve a grant for the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum log cabin replacement.

• 9-25-WM-1, 9-25-WM-2, 9-25-WM-3 – Renew Joint Services Agreements with the Towns of Moravia, Niles, and Sempronius for optional county assessment services
• 9-25-HH-1 – Accept $25,000 funding from NYS OTDA and enter into a contract with CAP for health and human services
• 9-25-PL-1 – Accept a grant from the Fred L. Emerson Foundation for replacement of the Museum Log Cabin at Emerson Park
• 9-25-GO-3 – Establish a Cayuga County Contracts Policy
• 9-25-PW-1 – Declare highway equipment surplus

The Ways & Means Committee approved a series of resolutions, including acceptance of a $25,000 OTDA grant and a contract with CAP, youth employment program funding, and several mental‑health service contracts. It also approved a grant for the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, declared highway equipment surplus, and adopted new policies on grants, travel, and contracts. All motions passed with unanimous support except where noted.

• Approved $25,000 OTDA funding and contract with CAP (all in favor)
• Approved Youth Employment Program funding and related subcontracts (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Cayuga County Department of Mental Health for child assessments (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Nick’s Ride for peer support services (all in favor)
• Approved grant from Fred L. Emerson Foundation for museum log cabin replacement (all in favor)
• Declared highway equipment surplus (all in favor)
• Adopted amendments to Grant Application, Travel and Training, and Contracts policies (all in favor)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill vacant Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position (all in favor except Vitale)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will receive updates on county election processing, clerk and DMV finances, and major IT and infrastructure projects. Highlights include the DREAMS Project fiscal status, a door access control system upgrade, and the migration of mobile device management to Jamf. No formal actions or approvals are listed on the agenda.

• DREAMS Project: $4 M budget, $2,663,919.17 spent to date (FY2022‑25)
• County Clerk revenue: $97,450.36 remitted; budget $600,000; total YTD revenue $335,169.63
• DMV actual revenue $459,797.94 versus estimated $600,000, creating a $140,202.06 shortfall
• Door Access Control System upgrade to Verkada, ending Linstar contract and saving thousands annually
• IT Mobile Device Management migration to Jamf over 95% complete

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Strong, seconded by Heidi Nightengale, and all legislators present voted in favor. No other actions were taken during this session.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee will hear department updates on a range of initiatives, including the $1,000,000 County Infrastructure Grant for the Bluefield Pointe housing project, land‑use planning for the Town of Conquest, zoning amendments for Mentz, the Moravia NY Forward Small Project Grant Fund, and ongoing recycling and solid‑waste programs. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational reports on progress, revenues, and upcoming actions.

• $1,000,000 award for the Bluefield Pointe housing project under the County Infrastructure Grant Program
• Town of Conquest land‑use regulations generated $11,570.07 revenue and a $5,000 FY2025 budget for training services
• Mentz zoning amendments contract with the town, reimbursable up to $3,000 for staff time and travel
• Village of Moravia awarded $300,000 for a Small Project Grant Fund as part of a $2.25 M NY Forward award
• Recycling program collected over 4,000 tires (130,000 lb) and plans electronics and hazardous‑waste events; $15,874 revenue received from HHW State Assistance Program

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from August 1 4 , 2025 after a motion by Daly and a second by McNabb‑Coleman, with all members voting in favor. No other actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved August 1 4 , 2025 minutes (unanimous)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The People with Developmental Disabilities Sub-Committee will meet to review agency reports and previous minutes. The meeting includes a virtual presentation from CSIDD.

• CSIDD Virtual Presentation
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Review and approval of July 2025 minutes

The subcommittee approved the June 2025 minutes as submitted. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:47 PM. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:47 PM (motion carried)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions authorizing new funding and contracts, including $25,000 for emergency domestic‑violence services, $414,119 for a Youth Employment Program, and a $500,000 state grant for a Lead Rental Registry. It will also approve contracts for child mental‑health diagnostic assessments and create new staff positions to support the lead‑registry program. Additional items include establishing school‑based mental‑health satellite clinics.

• Resolution 9-25-HH-1: Accept $25,000 NYS OTDA funding and contract with CAP for emergency domestic‑violence services
• Resolution 9-25-HH-2: Accept $414,119 Youth Employment Program funding and amend the Social Services budget
• Resolution 9-25-HH-3: Contract with Cayuga County Department of Mental Health for child diagnostic assessments at specified hourly rates
• Resolutions 9-25-HH-7, 9-25-HH-8, 9-25-HH-9: Create and fill a Community Outreach Coordinator, Lead Program Manager, and two Environmental Health Technician positions for the Lead Rental Registry program
• Resolution 9-25-HH-4: Authorize the County Community Mental Health Center to establish satellite locations in school districts

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the August 13, 2025 minutes. It authorized several funding contracts, including $25,000 from NYS OTDA and Youth Employment Program funds. The committee also approved new mental‑health service contracts and created four new positions to support the Lead Rental Registry program. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized $25,000 NYS OTDA funding and contract with CAP (all in favor)
• Authorized Youth Employment Program funding and related subcontracts (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with County Mental Health for child assessments (all in favor)
• Authorized Community Mental Health Center satellite locations in schools (all in favor)
• Authorized transfer of funds for psychiatric care (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Nick’s Ride for peer support services using opioid settlement dollars (all in favor)
• Authorized creation and filling of Lead Rental Registry staff positions (Outreach Coordinator, Lead Program Manager, two Environmental Health Technicians) (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from August 12, 2025. It authorized multiple grants and contracts, including a New York State Division of Homeland Security program to fund technical rescue and urban search‑and‑rescue equipment and training. The committee also approved funding for an alternative sentencing program, a GIVE grant for the Probation Department, and several Sheriff‑related contracts and staffing actions.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Vitale, all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of Homeland Security rescue equipment grant (FEMA PROJECT #TR22-1002-E00) (motion by McNabb-Coleman, all in favor)
• Authorized agreement with Cayuga Counseling for Alternative Sentencing Program (motion by Vitale, all in favor)
• Authorized Probation Department to accept GIVE Grant from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (motion by Vitale, all in favor)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill one vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) Lieutenant position (motion by McNabb-Coleman, all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Authorized renewal of PowerDMS contract for law‑enforcement scheduling (motion by McNabb-Coleman, all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Global Tel*Link (Viapath) for jail telephone system and tablets (motion by Sargent, all in favor)
• Authorized revision of contract with Moravia School District for an additional Special Patrol Officer (motion by Strong, all in favor except McNabb-Coleman opposed)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing resolutions for probation services, sheriff's office staffing, and emergency equipment. The body is also receiving updates on jail capacity, 911 system repairs, and court arraignment costs.

• Contract with Cayuga Counseling for Alternative Sentencing Program ($25,000)
• Contract with Cayuga Counseling for Pretrial Release Services ($85,000 plus monitoring costs)
• Acceptance of $80,320 GIVE Grant for the Probation Department
• Proposed $750,000 three-year grant for improved Family Court representation
• Contract revision with Moravia School District for one additional Special Patrol Officer

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from August 12, 2025. It authorized multiple funding and contract resolutions, including a Homeland Security program for technical rescue equipment, an alternative sentencing agreement, and several probation and sheriff initiatives. All resolutions passed with unanimous support except one where a single member opposed the deputy sheriff vacancy fill. The committee adjourned at 4:57 PM.

• Approved Technical Rescue and Urban Search and Rescue equipment funding (Resolution 9-25-JP-10) – all in favor
• Approved Alternative Sentencing Program agreement with Cayuga Counseling (Resolution 9-25-JP-1) – all in favor
• Approved Probation Department to accept GIVE Grant funding (Resolution 9-25-JP-2) – all in favor
• Approved Probation Department contract with Cayuga Counseling for Pretrial Release Services (Resolution 9-25-JP-3) – all in favor
• Approved Sheriff to fill one vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) Lieutenant position (Resolution 9-25-JP-6) – all in favor, one opposition
• Approved renewal of PowerDMS contract for law‑enforcement scheduling and communication (Resolution 9-25-JP-7) – all in favor
• Approved agreement with Global Tel*Link (Viapath) for jail telephone system and tablets (Resolution 9-25-JP-8) – all in favor
• Approved creation of a Temporary Leave Bank for a Sheriff employee (Resolution 9-25-JP-11) – all in favor

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is meeting to establish, extend, or expire eligible lists for various county positions. The body will also consider the adoption and amendment of class specifications and new position duty statements across multiple departments.

• Establishment of eligible lists for Occupational Therapist and Veterans Services Officer
• Review of 17 eligible lists for extension or expiration, including Deputy Sheriff Sergeant and Detective
• Adoption of class specifications for 11 positions, primarily in Public Health
• Review of new position duty statements for 17 roles, including Emergency Services Dispatcher and Deputy Sheriff (Custody)
• Reinstatement request from Mental Health

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission approved the certification of permanent appointments for positions in the District Attorney, Emergency Management, Mental Health, Public Health, and Social Services offices. The commission also adopted state‑mandated rule changes, extended and expired several eligible exam lists, adopted and amended class specifications, and approved new position duty statements. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved certification of permanent appointments for District Attorney, Emergency Management, Mental Health, Public Health, and Social Services positions (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted NYS Civil Service rule changes and directed staff to update regulations (all in favor, none opposed)
• Extended eligible lists for specified exams for one year (all in favor, none opposed)
• Expired eligible lists for specified exams for one year (all in favor, none opposed)
• Adopted class specifications for public health and social services positions (all in favor, none opposed)
• Amended class specifications for Accountant positions (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved new position duty statements for 17 positions (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved reinstatement request from Mental Health (all in favor, none opposed)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency accepted the minutes from the July 10, 2025 WQMA meeting with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Accepted July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board presented an update on the Cayuga Lake Protection Project, noting that the district formation will not proceed until funding is secured and a permissive referendum passes. The project is estimated to cost $33 million to construct, with an anticipated $2,000 per year O&M charge for residents. Attendees discussed road‑closure impacts, septic‑system contributions to lake algae, and voting eligibility for the referendum. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the draft July 2025 minutes after a motion by Caroline Dixon and a second by Alexa Hicks; the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion by Alexa Hicks, seconded by Caroline Dixon; the motion carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board approved the consent agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the financial statements. The meeting was formally adjourned at 11:39 a.m. No other decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda, prior minutes and financials (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:39 a.m. (motion carried)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Cayuga Parks & Trails Commission meeting on August 27, 2025 did not reach a quorum, so no resolutions or contracts were approved, denied, or tabled. The agenda items and project updates were discussed, but no formal actions were taken.

Legislature

The legislature will conduct public hearings regarding the formation of County Sewer District No. 3 and amendments to Local Law No. 3 of 1994. The body is also considering various personnel appointments, budget amendments, and public safety contracts.

• Public hearing on the formation of proposed County Sewer District No. 3
• Proposed extension of county-wide hiring restrictions until October 31, 2025
• Authorization to accept $175,000 in Adult Use Cannabis Sales Tax revenue
• Sale of tax-foreclosed properties including 681 Bird Cemetery Rd for $11,814.90
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for Computer Aided Dispatch and mapping services

The Cayuga County Legislature authorized the Finance Director to accept adult‑use cannabis sales tax revenue and amended the 2025 budget to add $175,000 to both revenue and appropriation accounts. It also extended the county‑wide hiring restriction through October 31 2025, with one legislator voting against. Additional actions included reappointing the Director of Real Property Services, approving the purchase of three tax‑foreclosed parcels, authorizing a health‑department MOU with the Sheriff’s Department, and accepting $300,000 of federal Flexible Fund for Family Services funding.

• Approved Adult Use Cannabis sales tax revenue acceptance and $175,000 budget amendment (motion by McNabb‑Coleman, 2nd by Vitale, all in favor)
• Extended county hiring restriction through Oct 31 2025 (motion by Strong, 2nd by Shea, all in favor except Vitale)
• Reappointed Jennifer Indelicato as Director of Real Property Services with six‑year term and salary schedule (motion by Shea, 2nd by Pecher, all in favor of original resolution)
• Approved purchase of three tax‑foreclosed parcels totaling $38,236.45 (motion by Strong, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Authorized Health Department MOU with Sheriff’s Department and budget adjustments of $59,229.03 (Health), $49,835.03 (Sheriff), $9,394 (County Attorney) (motion by Shea, 2nd by Winslow, all in favor)
• Amended Social Services 2025 budget to accept $300,000 federal FFFS funding (motion by Vitale, 2nd by McNabb‑Coleman, all in favor)
• Approved minutes from July 22 2025 (motion by Strong, 2nd by Daly, all in favor)
• Appointed Emily Hitchcock to Community Services Board (term 8/27/25‑12/31/25) and other subcommittee members (appointments confirmed)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the recent financial claims and the hearing and consent orders for the Tacos Guanajuato mobile food service and the Knapp Property. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial claims with warrant dates 7/10/2025 and 7/24/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for Tacos Guanajuato (Mobile Food Service) (unanimous)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for Knapp Property (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee voted to approve four local law proposals submitted by the Village of Cayuga and the towns of Montezuma and Sennett. Each motion was carried with an all‑aye vote and no changes were recommended. The actions were deemed to have no intermunicipal concerns and are considered local matters only.

• Approved Village of Cayuga comprehensive plan update (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Montezuma zoning amendment (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Montezuma junkyard law (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Sennett subdivision regulations (all AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved routine items including the agenda, prior meeting minutes and payment of open invoices. It also approved a $7,500 allocation for water‑hammer mitigation, adopted new vision and mission statements, and scheduled a public informational meeting on September 3 2025 about the proposed sewer district. Additionally, the board authorized an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously)
• Approved July 16 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved August 6 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved payment of open invoices (unanimously)
• Approved $7,500 expenditure for water‑hammer mitigation (unanimously)
• Approved public informational meeting Sep 3 2025 at Genoa Town Hall (unanimously)
• Approved adoption of vision and mission statements (unanimously)
• Approved executive session for client/attorney discussion (unanimously)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee approved the minutes from July 15, 2025. It adopted several resolutions, including authorizing the Finance Director to accept adult‑use cannabis sales tax and approving the purchase of a tax‑foreclosed property. Additional actions approved contracts for cleaning services, museum carpet replacement, EV charging stations, and a vehicle‑policy amendment.

• Approved Adult Use Cannabis Sales Tax acceptance (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of tax‑foreclosed property (all in favor)
• Approved extension of hiring restrictions until Oct 31 2025 (all in favor except Vitale)
• Reappointed Jennifer Indelicato as Real Property Services Director (all in favor)
• Approved contracts for cleaning services at County buildings (all in favor)
• Approved replacement of carpeting in two museum conference rooms (all in favor)
• Approved installation of networked EV charging stations at Emerson Park (all in favor as amended)
• Approved amendment of County Vehicle Policy (all in favor)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the July 10 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee also appointed Joe Kinsella to the Cayuga County Public Utility Service Agency to serve the unexpired term of Jeff Eades (1‑1‑22 to 12‑31‑25). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 10 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Joe Kinsella to CCPUSA (term 1/1/22‑12/31/25)

Government Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing monthly operational reports from the Board of Elections, County Clerk, and IT department. Discussions include the progress of the DREAMS digitization project and various IT infrastructure upgrades.

• DREAMS Project: $2,571,951.71 expended to date of $4M budget
• County Clerk: $106,303.80 remitted to County Treasurer in July 2025
• DMV: July retention total of $58,035.35
• IT: Migration to .gov domain projected for completion by September 2025
• Proposed Resolution: Vehicle Policy

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Nightengale, seconded by Daly, and all members voted in favor. No other substantive actions were decided during this session.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will approve minutes from the July 9 meeting and consider resolutions to reimburse the Sheriff's Department and County Attorney's Office for public health services, accept $300,000 in federal funding, and authorize contracts for energy assistance and software.

• Authorize $59,229 reimbursement to Sheriff's Dept and County Attorney's Office
• Accept $300,000 federal funding for employment services
• Authorize $132,728 contract with CAP for HEAP outreach
• Authorize software contract with Northwoods
• Approve appointments to Community Services Board and subcommittees

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the July 9, 2025 minutes and authorized several reimbursements, contracts, and budget amendments. Key actions include accepting full federal funding for family services, contracting with Community Action Programs for HEAP outreach and rapid‑rehousing, and adjusting the mental‑health budget. All motions passed unanimously except one abstention on the mental‑health budget amendment.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized Public Health Director to reimburse Sheriff Dept and County Attorney (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-1
• Amended Social Services 2025 Budget to accept 100% Federal Funding from Flexible Fund for Family Services (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-2
• Authorized contract with Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca for HEAP outreach (Sept 1 2025‑Apr 30 2026) (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-3
• Authorized hiring of Supervising Social Services Investigator (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-4
• Authorized contract with Northwoods for software solution technology and services (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-5
• Authorized contract with CAP for Rapid Re‑housing Case Management Services (all in favor) – 8-25-HH-6
• Amended Mental Health 2025 Budget to adjust State Aid funding (all in favor except Sargent abstains) – 8-25-HH-8

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing department updates on water, sewer, and highway projects. Members will consider resolutions for building cleaning contracts and filling four motor equipment operator positions.

• Resolution 8-25-PW-1: Contracts for cleaning services at Mental Health, Hardenburg, Records, and Historian’s buildings
• Resolutions 8-25-PW-2 through 8-25-PW-5: Filling four Motor Equipment Operator positions (one Heavy, three Medium)
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan: $500,000 ARPA fund transfer and $2.5 million community project funding grant for sewer service
• Highway projects: Dresserville Rd retaining wall and Phillips Rd bridge replacement
• Buildings projects: Sidewalk and asphalt replacement at PSB and Mental Health facilities

The committee unanimously approved a $500,000 ARPA fund transfer for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. It recorded that the project received a $2.5 million community project grant. The board also authorized cleaning‑service contracts for several county buildings and referred four highway staffing positions to the full Legislature. The July 8, 2025 minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved $500,000 ARPA fund transfer for CLPP (unanimously)
• Recorded $2.5 million community project grant awarded to CLPP
• Authorized cleaning‑service contracts for county buildings (unanimously)
• Referred Highway Superintendent MEO 2409 position to full Legislature (referral)
• Referred Highway Superintendent MEO 2481 position to full Legislature (referral)
• Referred Highway Superintendent MEO 2484 position to full Legislature (referral)
• Referred Highway Superintendent MEO 8045 position to full Legislature (referral)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimously)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing several resolutions to expand 911 and Sheriff's Office staffing. The body is also discussing contracts for 911 tower security and HVAC maintenance, as well as updates on public safety grants.

• Contract with Lantek Security & Automation for $147,200.00 for 911 tower and center security cameras
• Proposed creation of three budgeted Emergency Services (HELP) positions in the 911 Center
• Authorization to fill one Deputy Sheriff (police) and three Deputy Sheriff (Custody) vacancies
• Grant award of $750,000 over three years for improved Family Court representation
• Eligible grant of $573,407 through the STRIVE initiative to reduce domestic and intimate partner violence

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee authorized a contract with Lantek Security & Automation to install security cameras at 911 tower sites and the 911 Center. It also approved a contract with Motorola Solutions for a Computer Aided Dispatch, mapping, records management and mobile services. The committee created three budgeted Emergency Services (HELP) positions, filled a vacant dispatcher role, and approved HVAC maintenance with Postler and Jaeckle. Sheriff hiring resolutions and a media agreement for the STOP DWI program were also adopted, with all votes in favor except two where one member opposed.

• Authorized contract with Lantek Security & Automation for security cameras at 911 sites (all in favor)
• Created three budgeted Emergency Services (HELP) positions in the 911 Center (all in favor)
• Authorized filling of vacant Emergency Services Dispatcher position (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Postler and Jaeckle (P&J) Corporation for HVAC maintenance at 911 tower sites (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with Motorola Solutions for CAD, mapping, RMS and mobile services (all in favor)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill one vacant Deputy Sheriff (police) position (all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill three vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) positions (all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Authorized agreement with FLX Local Media to promote the STOP DWI program (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting. It extended the eligible exam lists for several positions and expired other eligible lists as specified. The commission also approved new position duties statements for an Environmental Health Technician, Student Aide, School Crossing Guard, Laborer, Motor Equipment Operator, and Police Officer. The next meeting was scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Extended eligible lists for exams A, D‑F, H‑I, K‑L, N, Q‑R, U‑V (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for exams B‑C, G, J, M, O‑P, S‑T (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties for Environmental Health Technician (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties for Student Aide (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties for School Crossing Guard (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties for Laborer (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties for Motor Equipment Operator (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board entered an executive session to discuss litigation with the Town of Throop, then adjourned that session. The board confirmed it will turn on water service for the Town of Throop on August 17, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for litigation discussion (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (unanimous)
• Committed to turn on water for Town of Throop on August 17, 2025
• Approved motion to adjourn the board meeting (unanimous)

Community Services Board

The board approved the June 2025 minutes after a motion by Shannon Abate, seconded by Elizabeth Signorelli. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:58 PM following a motion by Andrea Hansen, seconded by Michelle VanGiesen. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 2025 minutes (motion by Shannon Abate, seconded by Elizabeth Signorelli, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:58 PM (motion by Andrea Hansen, seconded by Michelle VanGiesen, carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board voted to approve the consent agenda, previous minutes, and financial reports. The meeting was then adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes and financials (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:35 a.m. (motion carried)

Parks & Trails Commission

The commission approved several June resolutions authorizing a Kubota RTV purchase, a land‑water conservation reaffirmation, replacement of Emerson Park pavilion emergency exit doors, window film installation at Sterling Nature Center, and acceptance of the NYS SWIMS Grant. The renewal of the A&M Catering contract was approved and is awaiting vendor execution. The board noted the resignation of Joseph Deforest and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Authorized purchase of a Kubota RTV for Parks & Trails Department
• Authorized execution of reaffirmation for land and water conservation funded Parks & Trails Property
• Authorized replacement of Emerson Park Pavilion emergency exit doors
• Authorized installation of window film at Sterling Nature Center
• Authorized Chair of Legislature and Parks & Trails Director to accept NYS SWIMS Grant and contract with NYS Department of State
• Approved renewal of contract with A&M Catering (awaiting vendor execution)
• Noted resignation of Joseph Deforest from Parks Commission Board
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Legislature

The Legislature approved the settlement of Nucor Steel’s tax assessment case, authorizing the Special Counsel to finalize the agreement and directing the Treasurer to update tax records. It also approved the purchase of a tax‑foreclosed parcel at 2696 Jefferson St for $11,075.58, transferred $111,036 of insurance costs to the appropriate departments, and authorized the filling of a Social Services Attorney vacancy. The body created six non‑competitive Help Program caseworker positions, approved a contract with CiTi BOCES for audiology services, and authorized the Health Director to accept Juul settlement funds.

• Approved Nucor Steel tax settlement (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of tax‑foreclosed property at 2696 Jefferson St for $11,075.58 (all in favor)
• Approved insurance cost transfers totaling $111,036 to department accounts (all in favor)
• Authorized filling of Social Services Attorney vacancy (all in favor)
• Created and authorized six Help Program caseworker positions (all in favor)
• Authorized contract with CiTi BOCES for audiology services (all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of Juul settlement funds by the Health Director (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting, approved recent financial claims, and approved the hearing and consent orders for several establishments. All motions passed with unanimous support from members present.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial claims for payments to Dr. Lennox (unanimous)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for listed facilities (unanimous)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It approved the Town of Sennett’s concrete‑mix facility site plan without changes. It approved the Town of Scipio’s solar‑array site plan, noting it is a local‑only matter. All motions passed with unanimous AYE votes.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Sennett concrete‑mix facility site plan (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Scipio solar‑array site plan, local concern only (all AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the June 18, 2025 minutes. Emily Hitchcock was elected Chair and Meghan Rusco was elected Vice Chair. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (motion by Judi Magee, seconded by Meghan Rusco; motion carried)
• Elected Emily Hitchcock as Chair (motion by Christine Bianco, seconded by Katrina Garrigan; Beth Dishaw abstained)
• Elected Meghan Rusco as Vice Chair (motion by Katrina Garrigan, seconded by Judi Magee; Beth Dishaw abstained)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board accepted the June 18 and July 2 meeting minutes without opposition. A motion to pay open invoices, including one from M. Colopy, was unanimously approved. The board also approved the attorney’s NBRC resolution for the chairman to sign. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted June 18, 2025 minutes – unanimously approved
• Accepted July 2, 2025 minutes – unanimously approved
• Approved payment of open invoices (including M. Colopy) – unanimously approved
• Approved signing of NBRC resolution – unanimously approved
• Adjourned meeting at 2:22 PM – unanimously approved

Ways & Means Committee

The committee approved the June 17, 2025 minutes and authorized the purchase of a tax‑foreclosed property. It settled the Nucor Steel assessment case, approved the 2025‑2026 budget for Cayuga Community College, and created six new caseworker positions in Social Services. The committee also accepted Juul Settlement funds, funded the Dunning Avenue culvert replacement, and contracted UPS maintenance for the Backup 911 Center.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized purchase of tax‑foreclosed property (all in favor)
• Authorized settlement of Nucor Steel Auburn case (all in favor)
• Approved 2025‑2026 budget for Cayuga Community College (all in favor)
• Created six new caseworker positions in Social Services (all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of Juul Settlement funds (all in favor)
• Funded Dunning Ave culvert replacement project (all in favor)
• Contracted Gruber Power Services for UPS maintenance in Backup 911 Center (all in favor)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting after a motion by Winslow and a second by Daly, with all members in favor. No additional resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting consisted mainly of departmental updates and no further decisions were made.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency accepted the June 5, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Dan Welch and a second by Ann Robson, passing unanimously. A motion by Doug Kierst to cancel the August meeting was seconded by Keith Batman and also passed unanimously. The board then adjourned the July 10 meeting unanimously.

• Accepted June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled August meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned July 10 meeting (unanimous)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Nightengale, seconded by Daly, and all members voted in favor.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the June 11 minutes and appointed Donna Sowles to the Board of Health. It authorized the chair and public health director to contract with CiTi BOCES for audiological services for children and to accept Juul Settlement funds. The committee also approved hiring a Social Services Attorney and creating six new caseworker positions in the Department of Social Services.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Sowles to Board of Health (term 7/23/25‑12/31/31) (unanimous)
• Authorized chair and Public Health Director to contract with CiTi BOCES for audiological services for children (unanimous)
• Authorized Public Health Director to accept Juul Settlement funds (draft) (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill Social Services Attorney position (unanimous)
• Authorized creation and filling of six caseworker positions in Social Services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:27 PM (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. It unanimously approved a bundled resolution authorizing 100% funding for the Dunning Avenue culvert replacement over Crane Brook and the N Division Street bridge replacement over the Owasco Outlet. The resolutions also allow reimbursement from federal, state, or Bridge NY funds and authorize the Chair of the Legislature to execute agreements.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bundle of PW-1 & PW-2 authorizing 100% funding for Dunning Ave. culvert replacement (unanimous)
• Approved bundle of PW-1 & PW-2 authorizing 100% funding for N Division St. bridge replacement (unanimous)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved the June 10, 2025 minutes. It passed three resolutions: authorizing a transfer of funds in the Probation Budget, changing the Sheriff’s Employees Association contract to allow qualified lateral transfers, and authorizing a one‑year UPS maintenance contract with Gruber Power Services. All motions were adopted, with the budget transfer passing 2‑3 and the others unanimously.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of funds in the Probation Budget (2/3)
• Changed Sheriff’s Employees Association contract to allow lateral transfers (unanimous)
• Authorized one‑year UPS maintenance contract with Gruber Power Services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission unanimously approved extending the eligible lists for sixteen positions for one year. It also adopted a new class specification for Social Work Assistant (Schools), amended specifications for several library and fire‑coordinator positions, approved new duties statements for five new positions, and approved reinstatements for two employees. The next meeting was scheduled for August 12, 2025.

• Approved extension of eligible lists for 16 positions for one year (unanimous)
• Adopted class specification for Social Work Assistant (Schools) – BOCES (unanimous)
• Amended class specifications for Fire Coordinator and five Seymour Library positions (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements for five positions (unanimous)
• Approved reinstatement requests from E911 and Social Services (unanimous)
• Set next commission meeting for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Waived reading and approved minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved switching the water authority’s insurance carrier to Trident Public Risk, accepting a quote that lowers the premium to $24,923 per year. They also unanimously approved signing a letter of engagement with Bond, Schoeneck, & King and amended the Northern Border Regional Commission paperwork. An executive session on litigation was opened, later adjourned, and the meeting was adjourned at 2:21 PM.

• Approved switch to Trident Public Risk insurance carrier ($24,923/year premium) (unanimous)
• Approved signing letter of engagement with Bond, Schoeneck, & King (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Northern Border Regional Commission paperwork (unanimous)
• Approved initiation of executive session on litigation (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of executive session at 2:20 PM (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of board meeting at 2:21 PM (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. The meeting was then adjourned on a motion. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Community Services Board

The board approved the May 22 meeting minutes as submitted. A motion to nominate Sumner Youngs to the Mental Health Subcommittee was carried. An executive session was called to discuss a personnel appointment. The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 pm.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Called an executive session to discuss a personnel appointment (motion carried)
• Nominated Sumner Youngs to the Mental Health Subcommittee (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:05 pm (motion carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board approved the consent agenda and prior minutes. It adopted the Suggested Wellness Program for 2025‑2026 to streamline member services. It also approved offering High‑Deductible Health Plans to members during open enrollment. The meeting was adjourned at 11:26 a.m.

• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Suggested Wellness Program for 2025/2026 (motion carried)
• Approved High‑Deductible Health Plans options for members (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Trails Commission

The March meeting minutes were not approved because there was no quorum. In June, the commission authorized the purchase of a Kubota RTV, the replacement of Emerson Park pavilion emergency exit doors, the installation of window film at Sterling Nature Center, the execution of a land‑ and water‑conservation reaffirmation, and the acceptance of a NYS SWIMS grant with a contract to the NYS Department of State.

• Authorized purchase of a Kubota RTV for the Parks and Trails Department
• Authorized execution of a reaffirmation for land and water conservation funded Parks & Trails property
• Authorized replacement of Emerson Park Pavilion emergency exit doors
• Authorized installation of window film at the Sterling Nature Center
• Authorized the Chair of the Legislature and the Parks & Trails Director to accept the NYS SWIMS Grant and enter a contract with the NYS Department of State

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature approved a series of contracts for employee assistance, vending services, nursing, public‑health preparedness, senior aide services, and two staffing positions in the Social Services department. All motions passed with unanimous support except one dissent on the Employee Assistance Program contract. The public‑health grant authorizes up to $76,937 for preparedness activities for FY 2025‑2026.

• Approved Employee Assistance Program contract with Crouse HelpPeople (all in favor except Vitale)
• Approved 1‑year vending contract extension with Ace Automatics (all in favor)
• Approved RN services contract with Nurse Core at $71.95/hr (all in favor)
• Approved $76,937 public‑health preparedness grant with HRI (all in favor)
• Approved aide services contract with Access to Home at $34.75‑$36/hr (all in favor)
• Approved aide services contract with Turner’s Helping Seniors LLC at $34/hr (all in favor)
• Approved hiring of 3 seasonal HEAP clerks at $19.79/hr (all in favor)
• Approved filling Head Social Welfare Examiner vacancy (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the May 27, 2025 minutes, recent expense claims, and the 2025 immunization fee scale, raising the fee from $18 to $25. Members nominated Donna Sowles for the vacant Board seat, with the appointment to be considered at the July Legislative meeting, and approved the Department’s request to relinquish its LHCSA license. Additional actions included approving the Healthy Neighborhoods budget, approving several environmental‑health hearing and consent orders, and entering then exiting an executive session.

• Approved May 27, 2025 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved expense claims dated 4/29/2025, 5/8/2025, 5/15/2025, 5/22/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 immunization fee increase from $18 to $25 (unanimous)
• Nominated Donna Sowles as Board member; appointment to be decided at July Legislative meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Health Department’s relinquishment of LHCSA license (unanimous)
• Approved Healthy Neighborhoods budget (unanimous)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for New York Pizzeria‑Weedsport, Contento Property, Cruz Property, Lowie Property (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 1:11 pm and exited at 1:27 pm (unanimous)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee approved several local actions. It recommended approval of the Town of Conquest land‑use regulation, the Village of Cayuga solar moratorium, and warehouse projects in the Town of Aurelius. It also approved two cell‑tower special‑use permits in the Town of Sterling and requested additional materials for the Village of Moravia gas‑storage site plan. All motions passed with unanimous AYE votes.

• Approved Town of Conquest land‑use regulation (all AYE)
• Approved Village of Cayuga solar moratorium as local concern (all AYE)
• Requested additional materials for Village of Moravia gas‑storage site plan (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Aurelius warehouse expansion site plan (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Aurelius warehouse and office addition site plan and variance (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Sterling Cell Tower 1 special‑use permit as local concern (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Sterling Cell Tower 2 special‑use permit as local concern (all AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from the May 2025 meeting after a motion by Caroline Dixon, seconded by Sumner Youngs. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Meghan Rusco, seconded by Caroline Dixon. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion by Caroline Dixon, seconded by Sumner Youngs, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Meghan Rusco, seconded by Caroline Dixon, carried)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from May 21 and May 27, 2025, and approved payment of all open invoices. It also unanimously tabled discussion of the insurance renewal until the July 2 special meeting and unanimously approved CCWSA becoming a non‑voting member of the Owasco Lake Watershed Consortium. The board entered and exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved May 21 and May 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of all open invoices (unanimous)
• Tabled insurance renewal discussion until July 2 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved CCWSA becoming a non‑voting member of the OLWC (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for client/attorney discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for July 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:19 PM (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee approved several health service contracts, a datacenter infrastructure purchase, and a lease extension for county office space. All motions passed with either unanimous support or with a single dissent. The approvals include employee assistance services, vending contract extension, and hiring of emergency dispatchers.

• Approved Employee Assistant Program agreement (6-25-WM-1) – all in favor
• Approved 1-year vending contract extension with Ace Automatics (6-25-WM-2) – all in favor
• Approved contract with Nurse Core for RN services for a preschool special‑education student (6-25-HH-1) – all in favor
• Approved Public Health Preparedness Contract with HRI and funding for 7/1/25‑6/30/26 (6-25-HH-2) – all in favor
• Approved CIO purchase of network connectivity for primary county datacenter relocation (6-25-GO-1) – all in favor
• Approved 12‑month lease extension for 2 State Street, third floor, Auburn (6-25-PW-1) – all in favor
• Approved hiring of two full‑time Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher positions (6-25-JP-1 & 6-25-JP-2) – all in favor except Vitale
• Approved amendment to spending policy reducing limit to $7,500 and adding Majority Leader to emergency authorizations list (6-25-GO-2) – all in favor

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. It appointed Cathy Peluso and Brian Muldrow to the Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board for terms from June 24, 2025 to June 23, 2027. It also appointed Ray DeJohn to the Cayuga County Planning Board.

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Cathy Peluso to Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board (term 6/24/25‑6/23/27)
• Appointed Brian Muldrow to Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board (term 6/24/25‑6/23/27)
• Appointed Ray DeJohn to Cayuga County Planning Board

Legislature

The Legislature approved four resolutions. Kevin VanBeveren was appointed Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds with a $100,000 salary. The CNYNET broadband network project was classified as a Type II SEQRA action. $90,240 was transferred to fund additional 911 backup software. Amy Sargent was appointed to serve as Legislator for District 10 through December 31, 2025.

• Approved appointment of Kevin VanBeveren as Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds (all in favor)
• Approved designation of the CNYNET broadband project as a Type II SEQRA action (all in favor except Pecher)
• Approved $90,240 fund transfer for additional 911 backup software purchase (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Amy Sargent as Legislator, District 10 (all in favor)
• Swearing‑in of Amy Sargent as the new District 10 legislator completed

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The committee approved the April 2025 minutes as submitted after a motion and second. The Daytime Mobile Crisis program was reported as having received $138,000 funding through an OMH grant. No new or old business was taken up. The meeting was adjourned at 12:39 PM.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:39 PM (motion carried)

Government Operations Committee

The committee approved the June 12 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved eight appointments to the Veteran’s Advisory Board. The Cayuga County Spending Policy was amended by unanimous vote. The committee also authorized the Chief Information Officer to purchase network connectivity and infrastructure for relocating the primary county datacenter.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Veteran’s Advisory Board appointments
• Amended Cayuga County Spending Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized CIO to purchase network connectivity for datacenter relocation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee unanimously approved a bundle of resolutions authorizing contracts with Access to Home and Turner’s Helping Seniors LLC to provide aide services for seniors. It also approved contracts for personal care services, a public‑health preparedness agreement with HRI, and RN services for a preschool special‑education student. Additional approvals included hiring seasonal clerks, a head social‑welfare examiner, and accepting Summer Youth Employment Program funding, followed by motions to enter and exit executive session and to adjourn.

• Approved bundle of HH‑8 (Access to Home aide contract) and HH‑9 (Turner’s Helping Seniors LLC) (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑3 to fill three seasonal clerk positions in the HEAP unit (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑4 to accept Summer Youth Employment Program funding and amend the 2025 budget (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑5 contract with Access to Home Care Services, Inc. for personal care services (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑7 to fill Head Social Welfare Examiner vacancy (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑1 contract with Nurse Core for RN services for a preschool special‑education student (all in favor)
• Approved HH‑2 Public Health Preparedness contract with HRI and funding for 7/1/25‑6/30/26 (all in favor)
• Approved motions to enter executive session, exit executive session, and adjourn (all in favor)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting after a motion by David Lipiska and a second by Deborah Ross. All members voted AYE and the motion carried. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project and status updates.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all AYE)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from May 13, 2025. It authorized the acceptance of additional paving funds. It approved a twelve‑month lease extension for the third‑floor of 2 State Street in Auburn. It also approved a repair contract for the HVAC unit at the Hardenburgh Building. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Authorized acceptance of additional paving funds (unanimously)
• Approved 12‑month lease extension for 2 State Street, third floor, Auburn (unanimously)
• Approved repair contract for HVAC unit at Hardenburgh Building (unanimously)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes from May 13, 2024. It authorized filling two full‑time Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher positions under resolutions JP‑1 and JP‑2. It also authorized the Sheriff to fill three vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) positions under resolution JP‑3. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 PM.

• Approved May 13, 2024 minutes (motion by Vitale, second by Nightengale, all in favor)
• Authorized filling two full‑time Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher positions (motion by Nightengale, second by Strong, all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill three vacant Deputy Sheriff (Custody) positions (motion by Strong, second by Nightengale, all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by McNabb‑Coleman, second by Strong, all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission voted unanimously to extend the eligible lists for the 2024 Library Assistant (Online T&E) and Senior Network Administrator exams for one year, and to expire the eligible lists for Account Clerk Typist, Early Intervention Services Coordinator, Health Home Care Manager, Social Worker, Staff Social Worker (CMH), and Staff Social Worker (Jail). It also amended the class specification for Deputy Sheriff (Navigation) and approved new position duties statements for a Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer in Fair Haven and a Laborer in Port Byron. The commission accepted an exempt classification review for a Secretary to District Superintendent position and scheduled the next meeting for July 8 2025.

• Extended eligible lists for Library Assistant (Online T&E) and Senior Network Administrator (one year) – unanimous approval
• Expired eligible lists for Account Clerk Typist, Early Intervention Services Coordinator, Health Home Care Manager, Social Worker, Staff Social Worker (CMH), Staff Social Worker (Jail) – unanimous approval
• Amended class specification for Deputy Sheriff (Navigation) – unanimous approval
• Approved new position duties statements for Building Inspector & Code Enforcement Officer (Fair Haven) – unanimous approval
• Approved new position duties statements for Laborer (Port Byron) – unanimous approval
• Accepted exempt classification review for Secretary to District Superintendent – unanimous approval
• Set next commission meeting for Tuesday, July 8 2025 at 3:30 p.m. – unanimous approval
• Adjourned meeting at 4:08 p.m. – unanimous approval

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency voted to accept the May 1, 2025 meeting minutes as written, with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the June 5, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions requiring a vote were recorded.

• Accepted May 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission opened the special meeting at 8:03 a.m. by unanimous motion. It approved the Social Services request to transfer a caseworker from Oswego County, directing staff to notify the appointing authority. The meeting was adjourned at 8:12 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Opened special meeting at 8:03 a.m. (unanimous)
• Approved caseworker transfer from Oswego County (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 a.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Trails Commission

The commission approved the March meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It expressed support for moving forward with the disc golf signage project, encouraging donations for the signage. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion and second with all members in favor.

• Approved March meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Supported completion of disc golf signage project
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature approved the distribution of $513,664.05 in mortgage tax revenues to the City of Auburn and various towns and villages. It also authorized an emergency contract with Sessler Environmental Services for building access, adopted hiring restrictions for county staff, and approved funding for a two‑year rabies program and a rental supplement program. Additionally, the Legislature approved the filling of a vacant caseworker position and ratified the minutes from April 2 and 22, 2025.

• Approved mortgage tax distribution $513,664.05 to municipalities (all in favor)
• Approved emergency vendor access contract up to $5,000 with Sessler Environmental Services (all in favor)
• Approved county‑wide hiring restrictions effective June 1–Aug 31, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved 2‑year rabies program contract $26,618 per year (all in favor)
• Approved $268,767 rental supplement program funding amendment (all in favor)
• Approved filling of Caseworker vacancy in Child Welfare Unit (all in favor)
• Approved minutes for April 2 & 22, 2025 (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved the April 2025 financial claims presented by the Fiscal Manager. The Board approved the hearing and consent orders for several establishments and properties listed in the agenda. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 22, 2025 Board of Health meeting minutes (all in attendance in favor)
• Approved April 2025 financial claims reviewed by the Fiscal Manager (all in attendance in favor)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for listed properties including Holiday Inn Swimming Pool (Auburn) and others (all in attendance in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting (all in attendance in favor)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board approved a rate increase for contractor Jay Sawyer, raising his pay to $36 per hour. The May 2025 version of the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan Sanitary Sewer Map Plan Report was approved after corrections and cost additions. The board entered and later adjourned an executive session on litigation matters before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved contractor rate increase to $36/hr for Jay Sawyer (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 Cayuga Lake Protection Plan Map Plan Report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for litigation (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Adopted regular committee meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Adjourned board meeting at 1:50 PM (unanimous)

Community Services Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting after a motion by Timothy Donovan and a second by Sumner Youngs; the motion carried. The board then adjourned the meeting by a motion from Andrea Hansen, seconded by Stephen Smith; the motion carried.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Timothy Donovan, seconded by Sumner Youngs, carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Andrea Hansen, seconded by Stephen Smith, carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board voted to approve the consent agenda, the prior meeting minutes, and the financial statements. The motion was carried. A motion to adjourn the meeting was then made and also carried. No other actions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes, and financials (motion carried)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (motion carried)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the draft minutes from April 16, 2025 and authorized payment of open invoices. A motion to approve the Eagle Drive sewer line agreement was carried with one abstention. The board also unanimously entered and later adjourned an executive session, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 16 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of open invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Eagle Drive sewer line agreement (carried with one abstention)
• Approved executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee approved the April 15, 2025 minutes and adopted a series of resolutions covering finance, hiring, health, IT, planning, and public works. All motions passed unanimously. Key actions include authorizing the Treasurer to pay mortgage tax, implementing hiring restrictions for social‑service staff, and entering multi‑year agreements for health and IT services.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorize County Treasurer to pay mortgage tax (unanimous)
• Implement hiring restrictions, adding staff social workers, care managers and case workers (unanimous)
• Enter 2‑year agreement with NYS Department of Health for Zoonoses (Rabies) Program (unanimous)
• Amend Social Services 2025 budget to accept state funding for Rental Supplement Program (unanimous)
• Enter IT Managed Services agreement with City of Auburn (unanimous)
• Award contract for Village of Moravia Small Project Grant Fund (unanimous)
• Authorize 3‑year snow and ice removal agreement with Onondaga County (unanimous)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The Cayuga County GML 239‑l, m & n Review Committee unanimously approved five actions and requested additional materials for one. It found the Town of Locke comprehensive plan to be a local‑only matter and approved it. It approved the Town of Aurelius zoning amendment, noting required changes, and also approved site‑plan actions for the Town of Sennett car dealership and the Town of Ira warehouse expansion. For the Town of Victory solar project, the committee asked for further documentation before any approval.

• Approved Town of Locke Comprehensive Plan – All vote AYE
• Approved Town of Aurelius zoning amendment with changes – All vote AYE
• Approved Town of Sennett car dealership site plan – All vote AYE
• Requested additional materials for Town of Victory solar project – All vote AYE
• Approved Town of Ira warehouse expansion site plan – All vote AYE

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the April 17, 2025 minutes. Emily Hitchcock was approved as Mental Health Subcommittee Vice‑Chairwoman. Michael Slomski was noted as the new Mental Health Task Force team leader. The meeting was adjourned at 1:03 p.m.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Emily Hitchcock as MHS Vice‑Chairwoman (motion by Caroline Dixon, seconded by Diane Schenck; abstention by Emily Hitchcock)
• Noted Michael Slomski as new task force team leader (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Meghan Rusco, seconded by Beth Dishaw; motion carried)

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee approved the April 9, 2025 minutes and appointed Sumner Young to the Mental Health Sub‑Committee. It also approved five resolutions covering a health agreement, a budget amendment, a caseworker vacancy, a housing contract renewal, and a psychologist contract. The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 PM.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Shea, seconded by Winslow, all in favor)
• Appointed Sumner Young to Cayuga County Mental Health Sub Committee (term 5/28/25‑12/31/26)
• Authorized 2‑Year health agreement with NYS Dept of Health for Zoonoses program (all in favor)
• Amended Social Services 2025 budget to accept state funding for Rental Supplement Program (all in favor)
• Authorized filling a Child Welfare caseworker vacancy (all in favor)
• Authorized renewal of contract with Rescue Mission for homeless family and transitional housing (all in favor)
• Established contract with independent licensed psychologists for court‑ordered competency evaluations (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:50 PM (motion by Shea, seconded by Winslow, all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also adopted Resolution 5-25-PW-1, authorizing the Chair of the Legislature to enter a three‑year snow and ice removal agreement with Onondaga County, with all members voting in favor.

• Approved April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5-25-PW-1 authorizing 3‑year snow removal agreement with Onondaga County (unanimous)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from April 8, 2024. It authorized creation of a new Emergency Services (HELP) position and a Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher position, and approved a budget adjustment for domestic‑violence training in the E‑911 budget (vote 2‑of‑3). The committee also amended a resolution to let the District Attorney fill a vacant assistant or law associate role and approved a contract with Global Tel*Link for the county jail’s telephone system and tablets. All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved April 8, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized creation and fill of one Emergency Services (HELP) position in the 911 Center (all in favor)
• Authorized fill of one full‑time Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher position (all in favor)
• Authorized budget adjustments in the E‑911 Budget for Domestic Violence Training (vote 2‑of‑3, all in favor)
• Amended Resolution No. 130‑25 to allow the District Attorney to fill a vacant Assistant District Attorney or Law Associate position (all in favor)
• Authorized agreement with Global Tel*Link Corporation d/b/a Viapath for jail telephone system and tablets (all in favor)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission approved updates to county civil service rules, extended five eligible exam lists for one year, and adopted a new class specification for the HELP Program caseworker. It also approved new position duty statements for three roles, accepted an exempt classification review, and took actions on several disciplinary and reinstatement requests.

• Directed staff to update county civil service rules per state rulings (approved)
• Extended eligible lists for five positions for one year (approved)
• Adopted class specification for Caseworker (HELP Program) (approved)
• Approved new position duties statements for Caseworker (HELP), Groundskeeper/Building Maintenance, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (approved)
• Accepted exempt classification review for Deputy Village Clerk – Village of Cayuga (approved)
• Approved disciplinary actions: nomination of HR Assistant to HR Associate and two reinstatement requests from E911 (approved)
• Approved removal of three candidates from Deputy Sheriff eligible lists as requested by jail and sheriff's department (approved)
• Disapproved reinstatement request for a candidate to the Deputy Sheriff eligible list (approved)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Elane Daly, seconded by Tom Winslow, and all members voted in favor. No appointments or other actions were taken during the session.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The May 8, 2025 subcommittee meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken or decisions recorded.

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved the April 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved Resolution 5-25-GO-1, authorizing the Chairman and the CIO to enter an IT Managed Services agreement with the City of Auburn. The meeting was then adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved IT Managed Services agreement (Resolution 5-25-GO-1) (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 PM (all in favor)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion nominated Alexa Hicks for Vice Chair, which was carried, appointing her to that role. The meeting then adjourned. No other business was decided.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Alexa Hicks as Vice Chair of the Alcohol & Substance Use Subcommittee (motion carried, one abstention)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency unanimously approved the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the May 1, 2025 session also passed unanimously. No other formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Accepted April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Services Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. Sumner Youngs was nominated and approved for the Mental Health Subcommittee, with Sumner abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 pm.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Nominated Sumner Youngs to Mental Health Subcommittee (abstention from Sumner, motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:55 pm (motion carried)

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board voted to approve the consent agenda, previous minutes, and financial statements, and the motion carried. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda, previous minutes, and financials (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Trails Commission

The Parks & Trails Commission met on April 23, 2025, but a quorum was not present. As a result, no resolutions, contracts, or other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. All agenda items remain pending for a future meeting.

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature voted to settle three property tax assessment disputes, authorizing the Special Counsel to finalize the agreements. It also approved two state grant contracts for the Health Department: a $690,000 Leading with Lead program and an annual $110,881 Drinking Water Enhancement program. All resolutions passed unanimously. New members were appointed to the Fire Advisory Board and the Cayuga‑Cortland Workforce Development Board.

• Approved settlement of McDonald’s Corp tax assessment, reducing assessment by $200,000 (Motion by Strong, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Approved settlement of McDonald’s Real Estate Co tax assessment with no reduction (Motion by Strong, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Approved settlement of Marc Sholinsky tax assessment with no reduction (Motion by Strong, 2nd by Shea, all in favor)
• Authorized $690,000 Leading with Lead grant contract for the Health Department (Motion by Strong, 2nd by Winslow, all in favor)
• Authorized $110,881 annual Drinking Water Enhancement grant contract for the Health Department (Motion by Strong, 2nd by Winslow, all in favor)
• Appointed Frederick Hess to the Fire Advisory Board (term 4/23/25‑12/31/25)
• Appointed Brian Muldrow, Brian Soper, Cathy Peluso, and Kari Terwilliger to the Cayuga‑Cortland Workforce Development Board (terms 4/22/25‑4/21/27)
• Approved the minutes from March 25, 2025 and April 2, 2025

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting. The board also approved the presented fiscal claims without discussion. Environmental Health hearings and consent orders were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 25, 2025 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal claims for March 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved environmental hearings and consent orders (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The committee approved the March 20 minutes and found the proposed setback law, parking lot, accessory dwelling unit, and market expansion to be local concerns only. It determined that the Town of Ira warehouse expansion needs additional materials and took no final action on it. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from March 20, 2025 (All vote AYE)
• Town of Summerhill setback law deemed local concern only (All vote AYE)
• Town of Sennett parking lot site plan deemed local concern only (All vote AYE)
• Town of Owasco accessory dwelling unit site plan deemed local concern only (All vote AYE)
• Town of Ira market expansion site plan deemed local concern only (All vote AYE)
• Town of Ira warehouse expansion requires additional materials; no final action (All vote AYE)
• Meeting adjourned (All vote AYE)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee approved the March 30, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Beth Dishaw, seconded by Caroline Dixon. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion from Meghan Rusco, seconded by Judi Magee. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 30, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:06 p.m. (motion carried)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved the March 19, 2025 draft minutes and the open invoices. A motion to enter an executive session on personnel was approved unanimously, followed by unanimous adjournment of that session. The board voted 7‑0‑2 to hire Aaron Wilde as the salaried Field Manager. The next board meeting was scheduled for May 21, 2025.

• Approved March 19, 2025 draft minutes (unanimous)
• Approved open invoices (unanimous)
• Approved executive session on personnel (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of executive session (unanimous)
• Approved Aaron Wilde for salaried Field Manager (7 yeas, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Scheduled next board meeting for May 21, 2025
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee approved the minutes from March 18, 2025. It authorized settlements in three assessment cases involving McDonald’s Corp, McDonald’s Real Estate Co, and Marc Sholinsky. The committee also approved multiple health and human services contracts, grant participation, and staffing hires, as well as veteran service positions and a lease for the Edward T. Boyle Center. Additionally, it adopted a resolution to set the hearing date for a local salary‑increase law and added $35,000 to that resolution.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized settlements for McDonald’s Corp, McDonald’s Real Estate Co, and Marc Sholinsky (all in favor)
• Authorized contracts and grant participation for NYSHCR, NYSDOH, Finger Lakes Dog Protection, Booker T. Washington Community Center, and mental health counseling (all in favor)
• Authorized hiring for senior public health sanitarian, junior accountant, two caseworker vacancies, and two full‑time HELP staff social workers (all in favor)
• Extended authorization to create two full‑time social worker positions at the Community Mental Health Center (all in favor except Vitale opposed)
• Approved lease agreement for the Edward T. Boyle Center at 149 Genesee St. (all in favor)
• Authorized veteran service officer and part‑time driver positions (all in favor)
• Approved fixing day and notice of public hearing on local salary‑increase law, adding $35,000 to the resolution (all in favor except Winslow opposed)

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It also approved four new appointments to the Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board, each with a term from April 22, 2025 to April 21, 2027. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (motion by Daly, seconded by Vitale, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Brian Muldrow to Workforce Development Board (term 4-22-25 to 4-21-27)
• Approved appointment of Brian Soper to Workforce Development Board (term 4-22-25 to 4-21-27)
• Approved appointment of Cathy Peluso to Workforce Development Board (term 4-22-25 to 4-21-27)
• Approved appointment of Kari Terwilliger to Workforce Development Board (term 4-22-25 to 4-21-27)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The sub‑committee approved the March 2025 minutes after a motion and second. Michelle VanGiesen was nominated and elected to serve as Vice Chair. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Elected Michelle VanGiesen as Vice Chair
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved the March 13 minutes unanimously. It appointed eight members to the Veterans Advisory Board. The committee approved resolutions GO-1 and GO-2 to fill a vacant part‑time Veteran Service Officer and a part‑time driver position. It also approved GO-3 to set the public hearing date for a salary‑increase local law and adopted GO-4, establishing salary increases for certain county officers, with all votes in favor.

• Approved March 13 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed eight Veterans Advisory Board members (all in favor)
• Approved GO-1 to fill vacant part‑time Veteran Service Officer (all in favor)
• Approved GO-2 to fill part‑time driver position (all in favor)
• Approved GO-3 fixing day and notice of public hearing on salary‑increase law (all in favor)
• Adopted GO-4 local law providing salary increases for certain county officers (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee adopted ten resolutions authorizing contracts, grant participation, and staff hires, with every motion passing unanimously. It also renewed existing contracts for the Finger Lakes Dog Protection Agency and the Office for the Aging. Two previously pending vehicle‑purchase resolutions were tabled, and the meeting adjourned at 5:21 PM.

• Authorized contract with NY State Homes and Community Renewal for Leading with Lead Grant round 2 (unanimous)
• Authorized participation in NYSDOH Drinking Water Enhancement Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of one Senior Public Health Sanitarian position (unanimous)
• Renewed contract with Finger Lakes Dog Protection Agency, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of a Jr. Accountant for Social Services (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of two Caseworker vacancies in Child Welfare (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Booker T. Washington Community Center Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of premises at 149 Genesee St. for Office for the Aging (unanimous)

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved the March 11, 2024 minutes and appointed Frederick Hess to the Fire Advisory Board. It authorized several grant acceptances, a contract amendment for the District Attorney, a $25,000 STRIVE grant to the Sheriff’s Office, a 12‑hour shift pilot for road patrol sergeants, and a distracted‑driving simulator contract for Auburn High School. All actions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved March 11, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Frederick Hess to Fire Advisory Board, term 1/1/25‑12/31/25 (all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of Public Safety Answering Point grant (DHS) (all in favor)
• Authorized acceptance of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (all in favor)
• Authorized amendment of District Attorney contract with Advent Financial Systems, LLC (all in favor)
• Authorized $25,000 STRIVE grant to Sheriff’s Office (all in favor)
• Authorized temporary 12‑hour shift pilot for Deputy Sheriff Road Patrol Sergeants (all in favor)
• Authorized Sheriff contract with 3 Monkeys Inflatables for distracted‑driving simulator at Auburn High School SADD Health Fair (all in favor)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the March 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. It passed three resolutions: authorizing a one‑year renewal with Colliers Engineering and Design, authorizing a cleaning contract for Cayuga Community College leased space, and authorizing a fifth lease addendum with the City of Auburn; each motion received all votes in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM.

• Approved March 11, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Authorized one‑year renewal with Colliers Engineering and Design (all in favor)
• Authorized cleaning contract for Cayuga Community College leased space (all in favor)
• Authorized fifth lease addendum with City of Auburn (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 PM (all in favor)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission adopted revisions to the Cayuga County Civil Service Rules and Appendices and directed staff to update them. It certified two permanent appointments and extended several eligible lists while expiring others. New position duties statements were approved, and a leave of absence was granted with vacant positions abolished.

• Adopted revisions to Civil Service Rules & Appendices (unanimous)
• Directed staff to update Rules and notify appointing authorities (unanimous)
• Certified permanent appointments for Jennifer Troy and Christine Seckner
• Extended eligible lists for specified positions (unanimous)
• Expired eligible lists for specified positions (unanimous)
• Approved new position duties statements for four positions (unanimous)
• Approved leave of absence and abolition of vacant positions (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency unanimously accepted the March 6, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to keep the current meeting schedule for now. A unanimous motion directed the WQMA chair to ask the County Legislature chair to appoint a legislator to attend WQMA meetings. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 6, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Kept current meeting schedule (decision, no vote recorded)
• Approved motion for WQMA Chair to request County Legislature chair to appoint a member to WQMA (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Legislature

The Legislature adopted Resolution 141-25, authorizing a CIO salary increase to $160,000 and permitting talks with the City of Auburn for a joint IT management agreement and data‑center co‑location. The resolution also amended the 2025 budget by shifting $35,000 from one salary line to another. The resolution passed with all members in favor except one vote against.

• Resolution 141-25 approved, all in favor except Pecher voting no
• CIO salary adjusted to $160,000 effective the first full pay period
• Budget amendment: increase A16101 by $35,000, decrease A12301 by $35,000
• Authorized talks with City of Auburn for IT management agreement
• Authorized co‑location of 911 backup infrastructure and primary data center at Auburn
• Motion to enter executive session at 6:01 PM passed unanimously
• Motion to exit executive session at 7:17 PM passed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn at 7:19 PM passed unanimously

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Alcohol & Substance Use Subcommittee meeting on April 2, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions, approvals, or actions were taken.

Health Insurance Consortium Board of Directors

The board voted to approve the consent agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved consent agenda and previous minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Parks & Trails Commission

The commission approved the February meeting minutes with all members in favor. No new resolutions, contracts, or projects were approved or denied at this meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Services Board

The board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It modified Cayuga Counseling’s opioid settlement fund allocation, with two members abstaining. The board also approved revisions to the CSB bylaws. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 pm.

• Approved February 27, 2025 minutes (motion by Stephen Smith, seconded by Timothy Donovan)
• Modified Cayuga Counseling OSF allocation (abstentions: Timothy Donovan, Elizabeth Signorelli)
• Approved revisions to CSB bylaws (motion by Andrea Hansen, seconded by Elizabeth Signorelli)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:15 pm (motion by Andrea Hansen, seconded by Stephen Smith)

Legislature

The Legislature approved the February 27 minutes unanimously. It appointed members to several county boards and committees. It passed resolutions to abolish six vacant HR positions and to fill an HR associate vacancy. It also authorized a $30,000 escrow account to fund consultant fees for the Agricola Wind Project, with one legislator voting against the measure.

• Approved Feb. 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Community Services Board, Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee, Mental Health Subcommittee, Traffic Safety Board, Planning Board, CCIDA, CCDC, Soil & Water (no recorded vote)
• Approved Resolution 87-25 to abolish six vacant HR positions (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 88-25 to fill HR Associate position (all in favor)
• Approved Resolution 89-25 to create $30,000 escrow for Agricola Wind Project (all in favor except Strong)
• Motion to remove 2nd & 3rd Resolved of Resolution 89-25 approved (all except Pecher)
• Motion to amend resolution as amended approved (all except McNabb-Coleman and Vitale)

Board of Health

The Board approved the February 25 meeting minutes and the recent fiscal claims without dissent. Members voted to accept the nominating committee’s slate of officers, with the new officers taking effect at the April meeting and the president position remaining vacant until Dr. Wasileski assumes the role in August. The Hearing and Consent Orders for various facilities were also approved unanimously.

• Approved February 25, 2025 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal claims for 1/29/2025, 2/15/2025, 2/13/2025, 2/27/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: Dr. Wasileski as President (effective Aug 1 2025), Dr. Cosachov Vice President, Dorothy Ainsworth Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved Hearing and Consent Orders for listed facilities (unanimous)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Civil Service Commission opened a special meeting at 8:08 a.m. and unanimously approved the adoption of the class specification for the Deputy County Clerk III position. The commission also approved new duties statements for the Deputy County Clerk III and the Index and Recording Clerk positions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 a.m. after all motions passed without opposition.

• Opened special meeting at 8:08 a.m. (unanimously approved)
• Adopted class specification for Deputy County Clerk III – County Clerk (unanimously approved)
• Approved new duties statements for Deputy County Clerk III – County Clerk (unanimously approved)
• Approved new duties statements for Index and Recording Clerk – County Clerk (unanimously approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:13 a.m. (unanimously approved)

General Municipal Law 239-l, m & n Review Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Town of Aurelius subdivision amendment as a matter of local concern only. Additionally, the committee recommended approving the Town of Aurelius warehouse site plan and special use permit without changes.

• Approved February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved determination that Town of Aurelius subdivision amendment is local concern only (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to approve Town of Aurelius warehouse site plan and special use permit (unanimous)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously approved starting the application for a 0% interest hardship loan for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project and the purchase of a new water meter for the Genesee Street waterline. It also approved routine items such as the meeting minutes, invoice payments, audit findings, committee appointments, and an executive session.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved payment of open invoices (unanimously)
• Approved FY2024 audit findings (unanimously)
• Approved B. Dahl’s appointment to Personnel and Audit Committees (unanimously)
• Approved purchase of new water meter for Genesee Street waterline (unanimously)
• Approved asking M. Colopy to start 0% interest hardship loan application for Cayuga Lake sewer project (unanimously)
• Approved executive session to discuss personnel issues (unanimously)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimously)