Fleming public meetings in 2024

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will consider two local actions: a zoning amendment from the Village of Aurora and a site plan/special use permit for a restaurant in the Town of Sennett. The committee reviews referrals for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts and may approve, approve with changes, disapprove, or determine no intermunicipal concerns. Minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting are also up for approval.

• Village of Aurora – Local Law – Zoning Amendment
• Town of Sennett – Site Plan and Special Use Permit – Restaurant
• Committee decision options include approve, approve with changes, disapprove, or find no intermunicipal concerns
• Meeting held online due to County Office Building closure

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee reviewed two municipal referrals and found both to have no intermunicipal concerns, being of local concern only. The committee tabled the November 21, 2024 draft minutes due to lack of quorum from that meeting. Both motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved finding of no intermunicipal concern for Village of Aurora zoning amendment (all AYE)
• Approved finding of no intermunicipal concern for Town of Sennett restaurant site plan and special use permit (all AYE)
• Tabled November 21, 2024 draft minutes for review at next meeting

Community Services Board

This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or public hearings. The board will hear subcommittee reports on mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol/substance use, as well as a nominating committee update and by-laws workgroup discussion.

• Review of November 21st, 2024 minutes
• Director’s report and financial reports
• Subcommittee reports: Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use
• Nominating Committee follow-up from 12/16/2024 meeting
• By-laws workgroup discussion

The Cayuga County Community Services Board approved bundled nominations appointing Sumner Young to the CSB, Katrina Garrigan to the Mental Health Subcommittee, and Alexa Hicks to the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee. The board also approved the November meeting minutes and modified the agenda to discuss a planned executive session earlier. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned early due to lack of quorum.

• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes as submitted
• Modified agenda to discuss executive session before other items
• Appointed Sumner Young to the CSB
• Appointed Katrina Garrigan to the Mental Health Subcommittee
• Appointed Alexa Hicks to the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes updates on the Genesee Street waterline project and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer on Honoco Road.

• Public hearing on FY2025 Water and Sewer Rates
• Update on Genesee Street Waterline Project
• Update on Cayuga Lake Protection Plan-Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• Review of FY2025 Committee Nominations

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority (CCWSA) board approved keeping water rates unchanged, increasing Cayuga County Sewer District #2 rates by 2.5% for FY2025, and setting the CMI Plant sewer rate at $5.98 per 1,000 gallons of wastewater, as presented by engineer T. Carpenter. The board also approved paying open invoices, hiring MRB Group for the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan engineering (subject to attorney approval), and authorizing the transfer of the Eagle Drive sewer line and $400K payment to CCIDA. Nominations for officers were accepted, with the advisor role for Ani Fish tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved FY2025 water rates unchanged, sewer district #2 +2.5%, CMI sewer rate $5.98/1000 gal (unanimous)
• Approved paying open invoices (unanimous)
• Approved hiring MRB Group for Cayuga Lake Protection Plan engineering, subject to attorney approval (unanimous)
• Approved nominations for officers, with advisor role for Ani Fish tabled (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of Eagle Drive sewer line and $400K payment to CCIDA (unanimous)
• Tabled vision statements until January 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Cancelled first-Wednesday board meetings; next personnel meeting 12:00PM on 1/15/2025 (unanimous)

Board of Health

This is a routine meeting with procedural items: approval of minutes and claims, plus reports from the Public Health Director, Deputy Director, and program coordinators. No major policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of claims by Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan
• Update on position vacancies in health services
• Monthly report on immunization and communicable diseases
• Hearing and consent orders from Environmental Health Director Ani Fish

The Cayuga County Board of Health approved the November 26, 2024 meeting minutes, claims with warrant dates of 11/07/2024 and 11/21/2024, and credit card statements from 10/29/2024 and 11/15/2024. The board also approved multiple hearing and consent orders for various properties and businesses. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on routine approvals and informational updates.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims and credit card statements (unanimous)
• Approved hearing and consent orders for 11 properties (unanimous)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will vote on adopting the 2025 county budget, which sets a tax levy of $45,421,756 — a 4.2% increase over 2024. The agenda also includes numerous appointments to boards and committees, authorizations for tax levies, contracts, and grant acceptances, as well as a settlement in a lawsuit against the City of Auburn.

• Adoption of 2025 county operating budget with $45,421,756 tax levy
• Appointments to Mental Health Subcommittee, Community Service Board, Planning Board, and other bodies
• Authorization to use ARPA funds for bridge reconstruction (12-24-PPW-3) and Emerson Park revitalization (12-24-PPW-6)
• Settlement of lawsuit 120 Genesee Street LLC vs. City of Auburn (12-24-WM-10)
• Authorization for Sheriff's Office to accept GIVE grant funding for criminal justice services (12-24-JP-3)

The Cayuga County Legislature adopted the 2025 county budget, which includes a tax levy of $45,421,756, a 4.19553% increase from 2024. Several amendments were proposed and failed, including reducing the Planning salary line by $270,000 and removing the County Manager position salary of $149,806. The budget was approved with all in favor except Winslow, Pecher, Shea, and Strong.

• Adopted 2025 County Budget with $45,421,756 tax levy (4.19553% increase) (all in favor except Winslow, Pecher, Shea, Strong)
• Authorized year-end accrual adjustments for 2024 Operating Budget (all in favor)
• Extended Employee Assistance Program contract with Corporate Care for 6 months at $13/employee (all in favor)
• Corrected omitted tax for Town of Fleming, no impact to County Omitted Tax (all in favor)
• Authorized relevy of delinquent school taxes totaling $3,166,477.08 including 7% penalty (all in favor)
• Authorized relevy of delinquent village taxes with 7% penalty (all in favor)
• Authorized relevy of unpaid water and sewer bills for several towns and CCSWA (all in favor)
• Approved tax settlement for 120 Genesee Street LLC with refunds totaling $6,365.65 (all in favor)

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the Local Health Services Plan and the status of the Mental Health Task Force. The meeting includes a presentation on the Auburn Behavioral Health Court and reports from various behavioral health agencies.

• Presentation by Carol Colvin regarding Auburn Behavioral Health Court
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Mental Health Task Force status and recruitment
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee met on December 12, 2024, and approved the November 14, 2024, minutes. Members heard a presentation from Carol Colvin of Auburn Behavioral Health Court on court programs for individuals with mental health challenges facing charges. The director's report noted 1,200 new cases and 24,500 appointments year-to-date, and the SAMHSA grant has begun implementing DBT services in schools. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and procedural.

• Approved November 14, 2024, minutes (motion by Monika Salvage, seconded by Caroline Dixon)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:57 PM (motion by Caroline Dixon, seconded by Diane Schenck)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee receives updates from county departments on tax lien collection, foreclosure, finance year-end work, real property tax preparation, HR hiring, and purchasing. They then vote on over 30 resolutions covering budget accruals, a lawsuit settlement, tax levies for towns and fire districts, employee assistance contract, social services hires, grant acceptances, and public works projects.

• Resolution 12-24-WM-10 authorizes settlement of lawsuit involving 120 Genesee Street LLC vs. City of Auburn (Index Nos. E2019-0704 and others).
• Resolution 12-24-WM-2 authorizes extending Employee Assistance Program contract with Corporate Care at $13 per employee for six months.
• Resolution 12-24-PPW-3 authorizes use of ARPA funds for bridge reconstruction (no dollar amount specified).
• Resolution 12-24-JP-2 authorizes accepting a 1994 Freightliner used fire apparatus from the Genoa Fire District as a donation.
• Resolution 12-24-HH-1 authorizes accepting CAPTA/CARA funding to contract with Cayuga County Community Mental Health for a part-time behavioral health clinician embedded in Child Welfare.

The Ways & Means Committee approved several resolutions, including year-end accrual adjustments for the 2024 operating budget, authorization for an Employee Assistance Program contract, and a bundle of tax levy measures for towns, villages, and fire districts. It also authorized a settlement in a lawsuit involving 120 Genesee Street LLC against the City of Auburn. All votes were unanimous except for one resolution accepting a used fire apparatus, which passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved year-end accrual adjustments for 2024 operating budget (all in favor)
• Authorized Employee Assistance Program services agreement (all in favor)
• Approved bundle of tax levy resolutions for towns, villages, and fire districts (all in favor)
• Authorized settlement in 120 Genesee Street LLC vs. City of Auburn lawsuit (all in favor)
• Approved CAPTA/CARA funding for behavioral health clinician in Child Welfare (all in favor)
• Approved creation of temporary leave bank for DSS employee (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Bellows Construction for door replacement at Public Safety Building (all in favor)
• Accepted 1994 Freightliner fire apparatus from Genoa Fire District (all in favor except Vitale)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is meeting to establish and expire civil service eligible lists and review position duty statements. The body is also coordinating the establishment of the Fleming Fire District and its associated positions.

• Establishment of eligible list for Supervising Social Services Attorney (2024) OC#2024-15
• Expiration of lists for Computer Systems Technician, Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, Detective Lieutenant, Sheriff Custody Corporal, and Sheriff Custody Sergeant
• Review of position duties for Community Accountability Board Coordinator, Fire District Secretary, and Fire District Treasurer
• Approval of the 2025 Commission meeting schedule
• HR report noting 25 positions authorized to fill

Legislature

The Legislature will hold a public hearing on the 2025 Cayuga County Budget. Members are also considering a resolution to provide $7 million in interim construction financing for the CNYNET Broadband Network project, which is intended to be repaid by state grant funds.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Cayuga County Budget
• Resolution 12-24-LEG-1: $7 million commitment for the CNYNET Broadband Network Project
• Presentation by David Bottar of CNY Regional and Planning Development Board regarding broadband

The Cayuga County Legislature authorized the chair to execute a commitment letter providing $7 million in interim construction financing for the CNYNET Broadband Network project, subject to state grant approval, final plan review, and SEQRA compliance. The resolution passed with all legislators in favor except Pecher. During the public hearing on the 2025 budget, several amendments were proposed and voted on; one to cut park improvements and professional services passed, while others to reduce a planning position, parking lot repaving, and add funds to CCPUSA failed.

• Authorized $7M commitment to CNYNET Broadband project (all in favor except Pecher)
• Approved $415,000 cut to Park improvements line A71104 54147 and $120,000 cut to Park Professional services line A71104 54059 (7-2)
• Rejected amendment to reduce Planning Department salary by $60,266 and eliminate Administrative Assistant position (5-5, failed)
• Rejected $90,000 cut to parking lot repaving (5-4, failed)
• Rejected $200,000 addition to CCPUSA (4-5, failed)

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Water Quality Management Agency will receive a presentation from Tony Prestigiacomo of the NYSDEC regarding the Cayuga Lake TMDL. The meeting also includes updates from various county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations.

• Presentation by Tony Prestigiacomo (NYSDEC) on Cayuga Lake TMDL
• Reports from WQMA Priorities Working Groups on Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency met on December 5, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. No new business was discussed. The meeting featured a presentation on the Cayuga Lake TMDL by Anthony Prestigiacomo of the NYSDEC, along with reports from working groups, agencies, and lake committees. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved November 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider four resolutions: annexing the tax warrant on December 12, designating official newspapers for 2025, fixing the 2025 organizational meeting, and authorizing the hire of a full-time Index & Recording Clerk. The committee will also receive updates from the Board of Elections on post-election audits and a potential recount, as well as IT project updates including the 63 Genesee Street build-out, county-wide fiber upgrades, and ongoing COB relocation efforts.

• Resolution 12-24-GO-4: Authorization to fill one full-time Index & Recording Clerk due to resignation
• Resolution 12-24-GO-1: Designating December 12, 2024 as date to annex the tax warrant
• Resolution 12-24-GO-2: Designating newspapers to publish county matters for 2025
• Resolution 12-24-GO-3: Fixing date, time, and place of the 2025 organizational meeting (Jan. 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM)
• IT update: 63 Genesee Street IT infrastructure orders placed; county-wide migration to FirstLight fiber nearing completion; door access control system upgrade to Verkada underway

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and reports from multiple agencies. No specific decisions or proposals with dollar amounts are listed.

• Review and approval of November 2024 meeting minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director's report and old/new business discussions

The December 5, 2024 meeting of the People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No decisions were made.

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee will consider reappointments to the Cayuga County Soil & Water Conservation District Board and appointments to the Cayuga County Planning Board. The agenda also includes updates on several ongoing projects, including DRI grants, land use planning, recycling events, and environmental initiatives. No rezonings or contracts with dollar amounts are scheduled for a vote; the meeting is largely informational.

• Reappointments of Raymond Lockwood Jr. and James Young to the Soil & Water Conservation District Board (terms 2025-2027)
• Appointments of Darrin Rooker, Louise Hand, and Deborah Ross to the Cayuga County Planning Board (2025 terms)
• Update on Village of Weedsport DRI ($10M) and NY Forward ($4.5M) applications
• Update on NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grants ($135,000) for solar panels and EV charging at Emerson Park
• Update on local solid waste management plan adoption by County Legislature

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to approve appointments for the Cayuga County Planning Board and Soil & Water Conservation District Board. The session includes extensive department updates on regional grants, land use planning, and environmental projects.

• Re-appointments for Raymond Lockwood, Jr. and James Young to the Soil & Water Conservation District Board
• Appointments for Darrin Rooker (Chair), Louise Hand (Vice Chair), and Deborah Ross PhD (Secretary) to the Planning Board
• Update on $300,000 Small Project Grant Fund for Village of Moravia
• Report on $135,000 in NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grants for solar and EV charging
• Status update on Town of Conquest land use regulations expected for adoption by March 2025

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will review financial reports and receive updates on water and sewer projects. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a personnel report from D. Selby.

• Genesee Street Waterline Project update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan-Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) update
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• CCIDA Sewer Pump Station Director's Report
• Discussion of a new Field Manager Position by the Personnel Committee

The board approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Auburn for water servicing, with one abstention due to conflict of interest. The MOU outlines a cost-of-service study and rate changes, potentially eliminating the current 5% surcharge for wholesale customers. The project will be cancelled if the City does not also sign.

• Approved signing MOU with City of Auburn (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved reappointment of J. Anna, J. Dygert, R. Shea to be sent to Cayuga County Legislature (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/16, 11/6, 11/20 meetings (unanimous)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

This is a routine meeting of the Cayuga County Alcohol & Substance Abuse Sub-Committee. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including roll call, public comment, review of minutes, agency and director reports, and a vote for the 2025 committee chair. No substantive policy decisions or specific funding actions are listed.

• Vote for 2025 Chair
• Announcement: Food for 2025

The Alcohol and Substance Abuse Subcommittee approved Ashley Moench Short as its new chair, succeeding Shari Weiss. The November minutes were approved. The director's report noted 1,211 cases opened and 24,515 clinic visits from January to September 2024, and the Community Services Board elected new leadership for 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved November 6, 2024 minutes (motion by Dixon, second by Petrus)
• Approved Ashley Moench Short as new ASA Subcommittee chair (motion by Weiss, second by Schenck)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider eight resolutions, including accepting a $70,000 CAPTA/CARA grant to embed a behavioral health clinician in Child Welfare, filling several Social Services vacancies, and authorizing annual contracts for mental health and aging services. The committee also receives department updates from Community Services, Office for the Aging, and Youth Bureau, and votes on appointments to subcommittees.

• Resolution 12-24-HH-1: Accept $70,000 CAPTA/CARA grant and contract with Cayuga County Community Mental Health for a part-time behavioral health clinician in Child Welfare
• Resolution 12-24-HH-6: Accept OMH grant funding for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy certification
• Resolution 12-24-HH-3 and HH-4: Authorize filling caseworker vacancies in Child Welfare and Adult Protective Services
• Office for the Aging reports working on a $1.5 million four-year plan and grant application, and receiving over $100,000 in donations for Senior Nutrition in 2024
• Appointments: Five individuals to Mental Health Subcommittee, Community Service Board, Alcohol and Substance Use Sub-Committee, and OPWDD Subcommittee for terms starting 2025

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing several funding and equipment resolutions. The body is deciding on a contract amendment for indigent legal services and the acceptance of a donated fire truck for training.

• Resolution 12-24-JP-1: Contract amendment for $393,147.00 from NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services
• Resolution 12-24-JP-2: Acceptance of a donated 1994 Freightliner fire apparatus from Genoa Fire District
• Resolution 12-24-JP-3: Acceptance of $26,000.00 GIVE grant for the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 12-24-JP-4: $9,610.00 contract with Johnson Controls for Public Safety Building fire control maintenance
• Appointments of Angelo Messina, Timothy Spingler, Ben Guzalak, and Michael Deyneka to the Policy Review and Oversight Committee

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a local law to override the state tax levy limit, and will consider the Ways & Means Committee's recommended changes to the 2025 tentative budget. The agenda also includes dozens of resolutions on appointments, contracts, grants, and budget amendments across multiple committees, including several items related to social services, public safety, and solid waste management.

• Public hearing on Local Law to Override the Tax Levy Limit established in General Municipal Law §3-C
• Ways & Means Committee recommendation on 2025 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget (11-24-WM-1)
• Authorizing acceptance of Regional Abatement Dollars from state Opioid Settlements as a pass-through to the City of Auburn (11-24-HH-11)
• Authorizing purchase of property at 231 Franklin Street, Auburn, for Cayuga Community College (11-24-GO-4)
• Authorizing a 2024-2025 Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) grant award of $107,155 to the District Attorney’s Office (11-24-JP-4)

Board of Health

The Board will hold a public hearing, approve minutes and claims, and receive updates from department directors. Key topics include the Lead Rental Registry, the monthly immunization and communicable disease report, and the Auburn Water Treatment Plant.

• Public to be Heard: D. Reeves
• Approval of claims by fiscal manager
• Lead Rental Registry update
• Immunization and Communicable Disease Monthly Report
• Auburn Water Treatment Plant updates

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission is meeting to discuss a specific personnel classification. The primary focus is an amendment to the class specification for the Youth Bureau Director.

• Amendment of Class Specification: Youth Bureau Director – Youth Bureau Department

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet online to review several local land-use actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. Items include a zoning amendment in Village of Cayuga, a solar moratorium in Town of Mentz, a special use permit for a winery in Town of Ledyard, a site plan for a farm stand in Town of Owasco, and a site plan/special use permit for a restaurant in Town of Sterling. The committee will decide on each using options ranging from no concerns to disapproval.

• Village of Cayuga – Local Law – Zoning Amendment
• Town of Mentz – Local Law – Solar Moratorium
• Town of Ledyard – Special Use Permit – Winery
• Town of Owasco – Site Plan – Farm Stand
• Town of Sterling – Site Plan/Special Use Permit – Restaurant

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including approval of October minutes, a director's report, and financial reports. Subcommittees on mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol/substance use will report, while the nominating committee will follow up on tabled and new nominations. New business includes electing the CSB chair for 2025, and the bylaws workgroup will provide an update on finalization.

• Follow-up from Nominating Committee meeting on 11/18/2024: tabled and new nominations
• Bylaws workgroup update on finalization status
• Election of CSB Chair for 2025
• Communication on Cayuga Centers OPWDD Expansion
• Public to be Heard (3-minute limit per speaker)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is holding a budget workshop to review the Planning & Public Works, Government Operations, and Ways & Means committees. The body is considering a resolution to propose changes, alterations, or revisions to the 2025 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget.

• Resolution 11-24-WM-1: Recommendations on 2025 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will discuss the FY2025 budget and provide updates on several infrastructure projects. Members will also review committee charters and governance organizational charts.

• FY2025 Budget review
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations Committee update
• Genesee Street Waterline Project update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan-Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) update
• Springport Water Line and CCIDA Sewer Pump Station updates

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is meeting for a budget workshop. The session will review the Health & Human Services and Judicial & Public Safety committees.

• Budget review for Health & Human Services
• Budget review for Judicial & Public Safety

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2025 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget and various administrative resolutions. The meeting includes updates on tax collections, foreclosure processes, and county department operations.

• Recommendation on 2025 Budget Officer’s Tentative Budget
• Purchase of property at 231 Franklin Street, Auburn, to be held in trust for Cayuga Community College
• GIVE grant funding award for the District Attorney’s Office in the amount of $107,155
• Adoption of the 2023-2032 Cayuga County Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Authorization for the Cayuga County Treasurer to correct real property taxes of $2,500 or less

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a special meeting for a presentation on the 2025 budget by Chair Aileen McNabb-Coleman and Lynn Marinelli. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists only of the budget presentation and any other business that may arise.

• 2025 Budget Presentation by Aileen McNabb-Coleman and Lynn Marinelli

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Sub-Committee will meet to approve previous minutes, hear public comments, and receive presentations. The agenda includes a Director's Report, discussion of the Local Services Plan, and updates on the Mental Health Task Force status and recruitment. Agency reports from the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, and other providers will be presented. No specific decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public to be Heard with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Discussion of Local Services Plan
• Mental Health Task Force status and recruitment update
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Planning Board

The Cayuga County Planning Board is meeting for routine business. They will approve minutes from June 12, 2024, nominate officers for 2025, and review the board's purpose and intent. Members will also receive updates on county planning and local status reports. No major rezonings, contracts, or fee changes are on the agenda.

• Nomination of officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary) for 2025
• Approval of minutes from the June 12, 2024 meeting
• Review of the purpose and intent of the Cayuga County Planning Board
• Review of minutes from the GML 239-l, m & n Committee

Planning & Public Works Committee

The committee will review updates regarding gas and electric contracts. The meeting also includes appointments to the Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency and updates on various regional planning grants and land use projects.

• Appointments of Kari Terwilliger, Evan Tuthill, and Ani Fish to the Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency
• Discussion on gas and electric contract with Eric Michaloski and Amanda O’Grady
• Update on $300,000 Small Project Grant Fund for Village of Moravia
• Report on $135,000 NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grants for solar and EV charging
• Status update on Town of Conquest land use regulations and local laws

Government Operations Committee

The committee will hear department updates on elections, IT, and the County Office Building relocation. They will then vote on eight resolutions, including authorizing the purchase of 231 Franklin Street for Cayuga Community College, accepting a $64,483.90 NYS E Poll Book Grant, and approving a collective bargaining agreement for Cayuga Community College support staff. Other resolutions involve fund transfers and a diversity program.

• Authorizing purchase of 231 Franklin Street, Auburn for Cayuga Community College (Resolution 11-24-GO-4)
• Accepting $64,483.90 NYS E Poll Book Grant (Resolution 11-24-GO-1)
• Approving collective bargaining agreement for Cayuga Community College Educational Support Professionals, Sept 2024 – Aug 2028 (Resolution 11-24-GO-7)
• Extending contract for Auctions International for surplus asset sales through Dec 31, 2025 (Resolution 11-24-GO-5)
• Encouraging creation of an Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Program (Resolution 11-24-LEG-1)

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will consider amendments to civil service rules and appendices, adopt new class specifications for several HELP program positions, and handle personnel actions including certification of eligibles, establishment of eligible lists, and reinstatement/leave requests. They will also discuss upcoming exam schedules and HR initiatives.

• Amendment of Civil Service Rules Appendices
• Adoption of class specifications for Accountant (HELP), Human Resources Assistant (HELP), Human Resources Associate (HELP), Junior Accountant (HELP)
• Establishment of eligible list for School Security Guard (2024)
• New position duties for Mental Health Therapist (Schools), Social Worker, Student Aide, Deputy Village Treasurer
• Request for reinstatement from Sheriff's Department and leave approval for Social Services employee

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Water Quality Management Agency is holding a regular meeting with updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. No votes or specific actions are listed; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Reports from working groups on Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment
• Updates from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, and Solid Waste Management
• Lake reports from Cayuga, Cross, Duck, Como, Little Sodus, Owasco, and Skaneateles lakes
• Partner reports from CNYRPDB, NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, FL-PRISM, Finger Lakes Water Hub, OLWMC, and NYS Sea Grant
• Nutrient and Sediment Working Group meeting scheduled immediately after at 11:30 am

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 service providers.

• Review and approval of October 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Director's report

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Fleming Water & Sewer Authority Board will discuss the FY2025 budget, receive updates on ARPA funds from Cayuga County for the Cayuga Lake Protection Project, and review City of Auburn water contract negotiations. Current business includes the IDA Sewer-Eagle Drive project. The board will also enter executive session for attorney-client discussions on a personnel report.

• FY2025 Budget discussion
• ARPA funds from Cayuga County for Cayuga Lake Protection Project
• Cayuga Lake Protection Project report by T. Carpenter
• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations update
• IDA Sewer-Eagle Drive current business

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will hear updates on Shelter ARPA funds and Healing Cayuga, and receive department reports including a severe statewide issue with the new Early Intervention database (EI Hub) that has disrupted provider payments. The committee will also consider 13 resolutions authorizing personnel hires, budget amendments, and contracts for social services, mental health, and senior meals.

• Statewide Early Intervention database (EI Hub) rollout failure causing provider payment delays
• Medicare enrollment surge straining Office for the Aging with over 270 calls in first week
• Contracts with Chapel House for supportive case manager and transitional housing for homeless clients
• Authorizing acceptance of state opioid settlement funds as pass-through to City of Auburn
• Contract with Trio Community Meals LLC for provision of meals for seniors

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will receive updates from the 911 Center, Assigned Counsel, Emergency Services, Probation, and Sheriff's Office, and vote on 12 resolutions. The Sheriff plans to propose legislation for a local animal abuse registry in partnership with the Finger Lakes SPCA. Other resolutions include accepting a $107,155 GIVE grant for the District Attorney, a $861 UPS maintenance contract for the backup 911 Center, and $321,336 in state aid for the Assigned Counsel budget.

• Sheriff proposes creating a local animal abuse registry requiring legislation
• Resolution to accept $107,155 GIVE grant for District Attorney's Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative
• Resolution to authorize 6-month $861 UPS maintenance contract with Eaton for backup 911 Center
• Resolution to accept $321,336 in state aid to offset Assigned Counsel legal defense expenditures
• Resolution to authorize food services contract for incarcerated population at Cayuga County Jail

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

This meeting of the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Sub-Committee consists entirely of standard procedural items: roll call, public comment, minutes review, communications, financial and agency reports, and director’s report. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

Community Services Board

This is a routine meeting of the Community Services Board, primarily involving updates from subcommittees on mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and substance use, and a by-laws workgroup. No specific votes or new business items are listed; the agenda is procedural.

• Review of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
• Subcommittee reports: Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use
• Nominating Committee meetings on Aug 19, Sep 16, Oct 21
• By-laws workgroup update

Legislature

The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law updating the tobacco retail licensing ordinance. Other business includes appointments to boards and committees, a resolution to set a public hearing on overriding the state tax levy limit, and several contracts and budget amendments for mental health, 911 system maintenance, and clean energy grants.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law amending Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance
• Appointment of Brian Soper as Highway Superintendent at $100,535 annual salary
• Contract with Motorola for microwave upgrades to the emergency communications system
• Acceptance of $135,000 in Clean Energy Community Grants from NYSERDA
• Resolution to set a public hearing on adopting a local law to override the tax levy limit

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will meet virtually on October 17, 2024, to review several local land-use actions from towns across the county. Items include a proposed solar farm subdivision in Owasco, a brewery campground in Summerhill, a truck depot and wastewater treatment facility in Aurelius, and local law amendments in Cato, Sennett, and Aurelius. The committee will decide whether the actions have intermunicipal concerns and may recommend approval, disapproval, or request additional information.

• Town of Owasco – Subdivision – Solar Farm
• Town of Summerhill – Site Plan – Brewery Campground
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan/Variance – Truck Depot
• Town of Aurelius – Site Plan/Variance – Wastewater Treatment
• Town of Cato – Local Law – PDD Amendment

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will hear a presentation on Cayuga Counseling Services' youth mental health programs and The Haven. The group will also receive updates on the Local Services Plan, the Mental Health Task Force's status and recruitment, and reports from various agencies including the Behavioral Health Unit and Liberty Resources. Additionally, the subcommittee will discuss filling open seats due to one resignation and two potential prospects.

• Presentation on Cayuga Counseling Services' youth mental health programs and The Haven by Emily Hitchcock
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Mental Health Task Force status and recruitment update
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• New business: open seats – one resignation, two potential prospects

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board will review the preliminary FY2025 budget and discuss a policy to pre-approve recurring payments to avoid penalties. They will also consider a motion to approve a Field Manager position for the Civil Service Commission and receive updates on the Genesee Street Waterline Project and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project on Honoco Road. The meeting includes committee reports and an executive session for attorney-client discussions on a personnel report.

• Preliminary FY2025 budget review
• Motion to approve Field Manager position for Civil Service Commission
• Discussion of policy for pre-approved recurring payments to avoid penalties
• Update on Genesee Street Waterline Project
• Update on Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer (Honoco Road)

Ways & Means Committee

The Cayuga County Ways & Means Committee will hear department updates from Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, HR, and Purchasing, and vote on over 20 resolutions. Key actions include adopting equalization rates for apportioning the 2025 county tax levy, authorizing payments and contracts, and filling several county positions.

• Adopt equalization rates for 2025 county tax levy for all towns and city of Auburn
• Authorize $135,000 in Clean Energy Community Grants from NYSERDA
• Authorize payment to City of Auburn for HVAC engineering costs at Historic Post Office
• Authorize contracts for Mental Health services and a Lead Renovation program
• Fill positions including Real Property Clerk, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, and Assistant County Attorney

The Ways & Means Committee approved several resolutions, including adopting equalization rates for the 2025 county tax levy, authorizing payment for HVAC engineering at the Historic Post Office, and filling a Real Property Clerk position. They also approved a bundle of health and human services resolutions, including contracts for lead renovation services and mental health programs, and a resolution to repeal a psychiatrist position and create a psychiatric nurse practitioner role. All votes were unanimous unless noted.

• Adopted equalization rates for 2025 county tax levy (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to City of Auburn for HVAC engineering at Historic Post Office (unanimous)
• Approved filling Real Property Clerk position in Treasurer's Office (unanimous)
• Approved bundle of health resolutions including lead renovation services and mental health contracts (unanimous)
• Approved amending Social Services budget to accept SAEF state funding (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Qualifacts Systems for Mental Health Center (4-1, Anna opposed)
• Repealed resolution for staff psychiatrist position, abolished and unfunded it (unanimous)
• Approved creation and filling of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is holding a routine meeting with reports from the fiscal manager, public health director, and environmental health director. The board will consider approval of claims, an immunization report, and a committee to update video-conferencing by-laws. A public hearing on consent orders is also scheduled.

• Approval of Claims (fiscal report)
• Committee to review by-laws and update video conferencing
• Immunization and Communicable Disease Monthly Report
• Back to School Clinic Statistics
• Hearing and Consent Orders (environmental health)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is holding its October meeting to review July minutes, hear agency reports from nine organizations including ARISE and Mozaic, and receive the director's report. No votes on ordinances or funding are on the agenda; the meeting consists of standard administrative business and public comment.

• Review and approval of July 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House
• Public to be heard segment for resident input
• Director's report on subcommittee operations

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will hear updates from IT, Veterans Services, and other departments. The main action is a resolution directing the Human Resources Department and Civil Service Commission to develop an Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) program for county employees, with a report due by the end of 2024.

• Resolution 10-24-LEG-1 to initiate an Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity program for county workforce
• IT update on new Ring Central phone system replacing 8x8, with Phase II migration underway
• IT update on .gov email domain migration, planned rollout to BOE in November then county-wide
• IT update on COB relocation: over 200 devices deployed, multiple departments moved to temporary sites
• Veterans Services report: 46 appointments transported to Syracuse VAMC, various community events planned

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee receives updates on ongoing projects, including recently awarded NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grants, Weedsport's DRI and NY Forward applications, and the final review of the Local Solid Waste Management Plan. No votes are scheduled; the session is informational.

• NYSERDA awarded $135,000 in grants for solar panels at the motor pool and Parks Offices, and EV charging stations at Emerson Park
• Weedsport applies for Downtown Revitalization Initiative ($10M) and NY Forward ($4.5M) grants
• Cayuga Lake Route 90 Corridor DRI implementation continues with final Local Planning Committee meeting in late October
• Owasco Lake Watershed SWAT model management transitioning from consultant to county GIS Analyst by end of 2024
• Local Solid Waste Management Plan resubmitted to NYS DEC for final review, adoption anticipated later this fall

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is meeting to establish eligible lists for various county roles and review the extension or expiration of 12 existing lists. The body will also consider new and amended class specifications and review exempt class status for two positions.

• Establishment of 11 eligible lists including Detective, Director of Fiscal Management, and General Highway Supervisor
• Review of 12 eligible lists for extension or expiration, including Probation Officer I and Systems Administrator
• Adoption of class specifications for Community Accountability Board Coordinator
• Exempt class review for Secretary to the Chairperson of the Board of Legislators and Deputy Town Clerk for Town of Brutus
• Request from E911 to move 911 Database Analyst title to the Non-Competitive Class

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is holding a regular meeting to receive updates from agency, lake, and partner reports. The agenda includes working group reports on communication, invasive species, and nutrient/sediment, but no new business or specific actions are listed. The meeting is primarily informational with no votes or decisions expected.

• Working group reports on invasive species, nutrient/sediment, and communication/outreach
• Agency updates from Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil & Water, Solid Waste, and Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Lake reports from Cayuga, Cross/Seneca, Duck, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes
• Partner reports from NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, FL-PRISM, Finger Lakes Water Hub, and NYS Sea Grant

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will vote on 10 resolutions, including a lead paint remediation contract for qualifying homes, contracting with Cayuga County Mental Health for foster child assessments, accepting $69,443 in state funding for shelter arrears, and authorizing a new electronic health record system for the Mental Health Center projected at $197,274 for the first year. The committee will also consider appointments to the Community Services Board and Board of Health, and receive updates from the Office for the Aging and Youth Bureau.

• Authorizing agreement with qualified company for certified Lead Renovation and Repair services for qualifying homes in Cayuga County
• Contract with Cayuga County Mental Health for reports and assessments on placement of child in Qualified Residential Treatment Program at $100 per unit up to $2,500 per youth
• Accept $69,443 in state funding for Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) program
• Authorize contract with Qualifacts Systems, Inc. for electronic health record system, first-year projected cost $197,274
• Create and fill one full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position at Community Mental Health Center

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

This is a standard procedural meeting of the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Sub-Committee. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, approval of minutes, financial and agency reports, and discussion of unfinished and new business. No substantive items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Agenda consists entirely of routine items: roll call, public comment, minutes review, communications, financial reports, agency reports, director's report, unfinished business, new business, announcements, adjournment.

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is reviewing contracts for 911 center maintenance and system upgrades. Members are also receiving updates on jail grants, emergency vehicle deployments, and 911 staffing vacancies.

• Resolution 10-24-JP-2: $242,000 contract with Motorola for microwave replacement between Ovid and Auburn
• Resolution 10-24-JP-1: $10,157 contract with Interaction Insight Corporation for 911 recorder maintenance
• Award of an $850,000 federal grant for jail reentry and recidivism reduction
• Report of $9,740 and $11,176 in August attorney costs for arraignments paid via ILS grant
• Presentation by District Attorney Brittany Antonacci regarding the Community Accountability Board

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting for a regular session with standard agenda items including roll call, minutes approval, public comment, director's report, financial reports, and subcommittee updates. No specific action items or public hearings are listed; the meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Review of July 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Reports from Mental Health, PWDD (People With Developmental Disabilities), Alcohol and Substance Use subcommittees
• Nominating Committee meetings from August 19 and September 16
• By-laws workgroup report

Legislature

The County Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to replace the Office of Finance Director with a Department of Finance and a Director of Finance, and then consider appointing Grace Blowers to that role. The board will also vote on multiple resolutions, including accepting a $499,638 state grant for drug overdose prevention and a $596,740 grant for harm reduction services, as well as authorizing contracts for youth employment, rapid re-housing, and other social services.

• Public hearing and vote to adopt a local law establishing the Department of Finance and the position of Director of Finance, replacing the prior Office of Finance Director
• Appointment of Grace Blowers as the Cayuga County Finance Department Director
• Accept $499,638 NYS Department of Health grant for the Keeping People Alive Program to reduce drug overdose fatalities
• Amend resolution to authorize contracts with independent contractors for a $596,740 NYS harm reduction grant (HOPE Program) after no suitable agencies were found
• Authorize contracts for Youth Employment Program (YEP) funding, rapid re-housing case management with CAP, and youth development services with Booker T. Washington Community Center

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes and claims, discuss policy updates, and receive reports on immunizations, communicable diseases, and programs for children with special needs. The board will also consider hearing and consent orders and an update on harmful algal blooms (HABs). A new board member is expected to be introduced.

• Approval of claims (Fiscal Manager Rosalyn Fagan)
• New Board of Health member introduction
• Hearing and Consent Orders (Environmental Health Director Ani Fish)
• HABs Update (Harmful Algal Blooms)
• Immunization and Communicable Disease Monthly Report (Dr. Cassandra Archer)

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 meeting includes a presentation on East Hill Medical Center’s mental health programs and reports from several behavioral health agencies.

• Presentation by Jessica Charbonneau on East Hill Medical Center’s Mental Health Programs
• Discussion of Mental Health Task Force status and recruitment
• Review of the Local Services Plan
• Reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Discussion of open seats following one resignation

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The body will review site plans and special use permits for two specific projects.

• Town of Owasco: Site Plan/SUP for a farm stand
• Town of Ira: Site Plan/SUP for a warehouse
• Review of meeting minutes from August 15, 2024, and September 3, 2024

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority Board will receive updates on the City of Auburn water contract negotiations, the Genesee Street waterline project, the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project on Honoco Road, and other current business including the Springport water line and IDA sewer. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings. No formal votes on major items are scheduled.

• Update on City of Auburn water contract negotiations
• Genesee Street waterline project update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project on Honoco Road
• Springport water line and IDA sewer updates
• Approval of draft minutes from August 21 and September 4, 2024

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing operational updates from the Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, Human Resources, and Purchasing departments. The body is considering several resolutions related to health services, social services, and public works infrastructure.

• Contract for contract cleaning on HPO & Courthouse awarded to Cleantec
• Resolution to purchase a replacement International HX520 SFA Ten-Wheel truck using insurance funds
• Contract with Boyle and Anderson, PC for legal counseling services for seniors
• Contract with Booker T. Washington Community Center using ARPA funds
• Authorization to fill various positions, including a staff Psychiatrist and Veteran Service Officer

The committee approved multiple resolutions including contracts for bike/pedestrian safety, rapid re-housing, legal counseling for seniors, youth development, and a grant for drug overdose prevention. They also authorized filling several positions, including a social worker, psychiatrist, and veteran service officer, and accepted insurance funds for a new highway truck.

• Approved bundle HH 1, 3, 10-12 (contracts for bike safety, rapid re-housing, senior legal counseling, youth services) (all in favor, Muldrow abstains on HH-11)
• Approved bundle HH 2, 4, 6 (accept YEP funding, amend Social Services budget, adjust Mental Health state aid) (all in favor)
• Approved HH-8 as amended (accept NYS grant to address drug overdoses, add independent contractors) (all in favor)
• Approved bundle HH 5, 7, 9 (fill Transportation Aide, Social Worker, Psychiatrist positions) (all in favor)
• Approved HH-13 (amend resolution to allow contracts with agencies and independent contractors for harm reduction grant) (all in favor)
• Approved GO-1 (fill part-time Veteran Service Officer position) (all in favor)
• Approved PPW-1 (fill Workforce Development Program Assistant for YEP) (all in favor)
• Approved PPW-2 (accept insurance funds and purchase replacement International HX520 truck) (all in favor)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will review agency reports and the July 2024 minutes. The meeting includes a public comment period and reports from the Director and various service providers.

• Review and approval of July 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House

The September 12, 2024 meeting of the People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. No decisions were made or items discussed.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider a resolution to authorize filling a part-time Veterans Service Officer position. The committee also receives updates from the Board of Elections, Clerk of the Legislature, County Attorney, County Clerk, Information Technology, and Veterans Service Agency. No public hearings or rezonings are scheduled.

• Resolution 9-24-PPW-1 authorizes filling a part-time Veterans Services Officer position with a starting salary of $20,577.48, funded by the NYS Joseph P. Dwyer Program
• Board of Elections reports processing 175 new voter registrations and 54 party changes in June, and plans for a new county-wide polling location at Finger Lakes Mall
• IT department reports progress on Ring Central phone system replacement, .gov domain migration, and COB relocation with over 200 devices deployed
• Veterans Service Agency reports assisting with 22 new benefit actions and transporting veterans to 62 appointments at Syracuse VAMC

The Government Operations Committee approved a resolution authorizing the Cayuga County Veteran Service Agency to fill a part-time Veteran Service Officer position. The committee also heard updates from various departments, including the Board of Elections, County Clerk, IT, and Veterans Services, but took no other formal actions.

• Approved resolution 9-24-PPW-1 to fill part-time Veteran Service Officer position (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 (all in favor)

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee receives updates from the Planning Department on numerous ongoing projects. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational in nature. Key updates include the administration of a $300,000 NY Forward Small Project Fund for the Village of Moravia and two NYSERDA clean energy grants totaling $135,000 for solar panels and EV charging stations.

• Village of Moravia NY Forward Small Project Fund: $300,000 to be administered by the county as pass-through for property owner reimbursements; resolution expected in October.
• NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grants: $10,000 and $125,000 for solar panels at the motor pool and Parks Offices, plus EV charging stations at Emerson Park; applications due Sept. 14.
• Local Solid Waste Management Plan: First draft submitted to NYS DEC, deficiencies identified; final draft expected later this fall for Legislature approval.
• Annual Agricultural District Inclusions: Inclusions certified by NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets after Legislature approval on Aug. 6.
• Countywide Housing Market Study: $150,000 project; $20,000 secured from Auburn Housing Authority; additional funding being explored.

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission will consider approving minutes from August 13, establish eligible lists for 11 positions including Director of Health Education and Emergency Medical Technician, and extend or expire 12 existing lists. They will also adopt and amend class specifications, review new position duties, and receive an HR administrators report covering recruitment, 2025 budget, and upcoming training.

• Establish eligible lists for Director of Health Education, Emergency Medical Technician, Highway Supervisor, and others (1 year)
• Extend or expire 12 eligible lists including Account Clerk, Computer Technician, Special Patrol Officer
• Adopt class specification for Community Accountability Board Coordinator (District Attorney) and Field Manager (Water and Sewer Authority)
• HR report: 2025 budget request completed, sexual harassment training to launch September 16, annual training to Highway Department on September 12
• No disciplinary actions, dismissals, or appeals

The commission approved permanent appointments for Chrisann Hunt, Norma Thompson, and Joanne Hutt, established 11 eligible lists, extended 6 lists, and expired 6 others. It adopted a class specification for Field Manager, amended one for Early Intervention Services Coordinator, and approved new position duties for Field Manager and Senior Library Associate. Two items for Community Accountability Board Coordinator were tabled for further research.

• Approved permanent appointment of Chrisann Hunt as Principal Typist (effective 8/28/24)
• Approved permanent appointments of Norma Thompson and Joanne Hutt (effective 8/14/24)
• Established 11 eligible lists (1-year duration)
• Extended 6 eligible lists for one year (Account Clerk, Case Supervisor Grade B, Network Administrator, Public Health Engineer, School Receptionist, Supervisor of Family Services)
• Expired 6 eligible lists (Computer Technician, Deputy School District Treasurer, Principal Supervising Real Property Tax Services Specialist, Public Health Sanitarian, Real Property Clerk, Special Patrol Officer)
• Adopted class specification for Field Manager – Water and Sewer Authority
• Amended class specification for Early Intervention Services Coordinator – Public Health
• Tabled Community Accountability Board Coordinator items pending further research

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Water Quality Management Agency will receive a presentation on the Cayuga County Septic System Program, along with updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The meeting covers routine reports on environmental health, parks, planning, soil and water conservation, and local water bodies. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Presentation: Cayuga County Septic System Program by Ani Fish, PE
• Cayuga County Environmental Health Update
• Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Update
• Lake reports: Owasco, Cayuga, Skaneateles, Cross, Duck, Como, Little Sodus Bay
• Partner reports: NYSDEC Great Lakes Program, Finger Lakes Water Hub, FL-PRISM

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee received updates from multiple departments including the Sheriff's office, Assigned Counsel, Emergency Services, Probation, and District Attorney. No resolutions were presented for action. The meeting included discussion of the jail population, the centralized arraignment program, and progress on a new rehab vehicle for emergency services.

• Sheriff reports 140 incarcerated individuals in jail, down 7 positions, with a new entry exam expected in fall
• Assigned Counsel handled 68 arraignments in July via the Centralized Arraignment Program (CAP), with attorney costs paid from an ILS grant
• Emergency Services reports Rehab Vehicle delivery set for September 15 pending manufacturer delays
• District Attorney presents 24 grand jury indictments for August
• Probation reports 680 active supervision cases and ongoing policy updates

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee met on September 4, 2024, and received departmental updates from the Assigned Counsel, District Attorney, Emergency Services, Probation, and Sheriff's offices. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting; the only motions were to approve the previous meeting's minutes and to adjourn.

• Approved August 7, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned at 6:05 PM (all in favor)

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider approval of 12 resolutions, including contracts and budget amendments for health, social services, mental health, office for the aging, and youth bureau. Notable items include accepting $401,868 in Youth Employment Program funding, contracting with CAP for rapid re-housing case management, and accepting $275,000 in federal Flexible Fund for Family Services. The committee will also vote on filling a transportation aide position and creating a staff social worker position.

• Accept $401,868 Youth Employment Program funding (Resolution 9-24-HH-2)
• Contract with Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca for rapid re-housing case management at $83,500 (9-24-HH-3)
• Accept $275,000 Flexible Fund for Family Services for TANF support (9-24-HH-4)
• Create a budgeted staff social worker position at Community Mental Health Center (9-24-HH-7)
• Accept $20,858 bike/pedestrian/wheelsport safety grant from NYS (9-24-HH-1)

The Health & Human Services Committee approved all 12 resolutions on the agenda, covering contracts, budget amendments, and staffing for health, social services, mental health, aging, and youth programs. All votes were unanimous. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved contract with NYS for Bike/Pedestrian/Wheelsport Safety Program (all in favor)
• Approved acceptance of Youth Employment Program (YEP) funding (all in favor)
• Approved contract with CAP for Rapid Re-housing Case Management Services (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment to accept 100% federal FFFS funding (all in favor)
• Approved filling Transportation Aide position in Social Services (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment for Mental Health State Aid funding (all in favor)
• Approved creating Staff Social Worker (CMH HELP) position (all in favor)
• Approved grant from NYS DOH to address drug overdoses (all in favor)

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board's Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee will meet for a routine procedural meeting. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a public hearing period with one speaker (Timothy Donovan), a director's report, and agency updates. No substantive policy or funding decisions are listed for this session.

• Public hearing period with one registered speaker: Timothy Donovan
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Director's report and agency update presentations
• Old and new business items (not specified in advance)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board is meeting to discuss water discussions with the City of Auburn and the use of Cayuga County ARPA funds. The agenda includes a review of the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan.

• City of Auburn/CCWSA Water Discussions
• Cayuga County ARPA Funds
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a special meeting at the Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum. The only substantive item is an executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities, where public discussion could affect value. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and pledge of allegiance, and adjournment is scheduled for September 24, 2024.

• Executive session regarding proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities
• Meeting location: Ward O’Hara Agricultural Museum, 6880 East Lake Road, Auburn, New York
• Adjournment set for Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM

The Cayuga County Legislature approved Resolution 333-24, authorizing the Chair to lease office space at 63 Genesee Street, Auburn, for the Department of Social Services and other departments, following the closure of the County Office Building due to vermiculite contamination. The lease is for two years at $29,005 per month, with an option for a five-year extension, and includes budget transfers for outfitting costs. The resolution passed 7-3-1, with DeVito excused.

• Approved Resolution 333-24 authorizing lease of 63 Genesee Street for DSS and other departments (7-3-1)
• Approved budget transfers totaling $1,175,000 for outfitting and rent, offset by revenue increases
• Amended resolution to remove two-thirds majority requirement (all in favor)

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee meets to review a site plan for a building addition in the Town of Sennett. The committee will decide on potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts and may recommend approval, disapproval, or request additional material. This is a monthly review required by state law.

• Town of Sennett – Site Plan – Building Addition (committee to choose from five decision options)

Legislature

The legislature is convening for a special meeting. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities.

• Executive session regarding real property or securities acquisition, sale, or lease

The Cayuga County Legislature met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss the proposed acquisition, sale, or lease of real property or securities. No substantive decisions were made in open session. The board scheduled another special meeting for September 4th and adjourned.

• Entered executive session at 6:10PM (all in favor)
• Reconvened from executive session at 8:11PM (all in favor)
• Scheduled special meeting for September 4, 2024
• Adjourned at 8:13PM (all in favor)

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to correct the legal description of certain legislative district boundaries. The board also considers restructuring the finance director position from a term appointment to a non-competitive class role, and authorizes settlements of tax assessment disputes with Walgreen. Numerous other resolutions cover contracts, personnel actions, and grant acceptances.

• Public hearing and resolution to adopt local law correcting legislative district boundaries
• Setting a public hearing for September 24 on restructuring the finance director position
• Authorizing settlements with Walgreen in multiple tax assessment cases
• Authorizing sale of county-owned property (8-24-GO-2)
• Authorizing a five-year maintenance agreement with Motorola for emergency communications system

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve claims and review updates on the WIC program and department vacancies. The agenda includes reports on immunizations, communicable diseases, and rabies information. The Director of Environmental Health will present hearings and consent orders.

• Approval of claims
• WIC Program Update
• Health Department Vacancies
• Immunization and Communicable Disease Monthly Report
• Environmental Health hearing and consent orders

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board will receive updates on water contract negotiations with the City of Auburn. Members will also discuss the status of the Genesee Street Waterline and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan regarding the Honoco Road sanitary sewer.

• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations update
• Genesee Street Waterline Project update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) update
• Springport water line update
• IDA sewer update

The board unanimously approved posting a salaried Field Manager position (provisional) and opening interviews to current employees and external applicants. It also approved appointing Don Slocum to the City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations committee, and discussed extending current water rates for one year, though no formal action was taken on that item.

• Approved posting salaried Field Manager position (unanimous)
• Approved authorizing posting Field Manager position to civil service commission and opening interviews (unanimous)
• Approved Don Slocum to City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations committee (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hear department updates from Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, and HR, and vote on resolutions including settlements with Walgreen over tax assessments, recognition of ARPA revenue loss, health worker bonus payments, and a public hearing to establish a Department of Finance. Numerous personnel actions and contracts are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 8-24-WM-5: Fix public hearing on local law to create Department of Finance
• Resolutions 8-24-WM-1 & 2: Settle multiple tax assessment cases with Walgreen Eastern Co. (Index Nos. 2016-0507 etc.)
• Resolution 8-24-WM-3: Recognize revenue loss on ARPA projects with remaining funds
• Resolution 8-24-WM-4: Authorize payment of Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus to qualified employees
• Resolution 8-24-GO-2: Authorize sale of property owned by Cayuga County

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The body will review site plans and local laws from three different towns.

• Town of Ira: Site Plan/SUP for a warehouse
• Town of Ira: Site Plan/SUP for a Verizon Tower
• Town of Victory: Local Law regarding a battery moratorium
• Town of Venice: Local Law regarding wind energy

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee met and approved the July minutes. It deferred action on the Town of Ira's warehouse site plan and special use permit, requesting a revised stormwater plan and updated site plan. The committee found no intermunicipal concerns for the Town of Victory's battery moratorium, the Town of Ira's Verizon tower, and the Village of Venice's wind energy facility, approving all three as local matters.

• Approved July 18, 2024 minutes (3-0, Soper absent)
• Deferred Town of Ira warehouse site plan/SUP, requesting revised SWPPP and site plan (3-0, Soper absent)
• Approved Town of Victory battery moratorium as local concern only (unanimous)
• Approved Town of Ira Verizon tower as local concern only (unanimous)
• Approved Village of Venice wind energy facility as local concern only (unanimous)

Government Operations Committee

The Cayuga County Government Operations Committee will consider two resolutions: authorizing a contract extension with NTS Data Services for election management software (2025-2027, escalating from $49,831 to $58,123 annually) and authorizing the sale of county-owned property. They will also receive updates from the Board of Elections, Clerk of the Legislature, IT, Veterans Services, and other departments.

• Resolution 8-24-GO-1: Extend election management software contract with NTS Data Services for 2025-2027 at costs $49,831 (2025), $53,817 (2026), $58,123 (2027)
• Resolution 8-24-GO-2: Authorize sale of county-owned real property
• IT update: Saferwatch safety app launched July 17; new phone system (Ring Central) rollout planned October–December
• IT update: Network upgrades at Sterling Nature Center and Venice Garage scheduled August 15–16
• Veterans Services reported 35+ new benefit actions and 46 patient transports to Syracuse VAMC

The Government Operations Committee approved two resolutions: one authorizing a contract extension with NTS for election management software, and another authorizing the sale of county-owned property. Both passed unanimously. The meeting also included updates from various departments, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved 8-24-GO-1 authorizing contract extension with NTS for election management software (all in favor)
• Approved 8-24-GO-2 authorizing sale of county-owned property (all in favor)

Planning & Public Works Committee

The committee will receive a presentation on the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan and review various planning updates. The body is also considering an appointment to the Water & Sewer board.

• Appointment of Jonathan Anna to Water & Sewer for a term ending 12-31-24
• Presentation on the CCWSA Cayuga Lake Protection Plan
• Update on the $150,000 Countywide Housing Market Study with $20,000 secured
• Status update on the First Draft Cayuga County Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Report on the closure of Bimbo Bakeries USA at 11 Corcoran Drive, Auburn

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to establish eligible lists for several positions, including Deputy Sheriff Captain, Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant, and various account clerk roles. They will also consider amendments to class specifications, approve new position duties for roles like Election Inspector and Lifeguard, and review communications including a request to reinstate an expired eligible list for Principal Typist. The HR report covers recruitment efforts and the start of Phase I of a compensation study for non-bargaining positions.

• Establishment of eligible lists for Deputy Sheriff Captain (Custody), Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant (Custody), and multiple account clerk positions with one-year durations.
• Amendment of class specification for Rabies Coordinator (part-time) in Public Health.
• New position duties statements for Election Inspector (30 positions), Lifeguard (2 positions), and other roles across departments.
• Communication requesting reinstatement of the expired eligible list for Principal Typist from Public Health.
• HR report indicates Phase I of the Compensation Study has started with non-bargaining job titles and salaries being collected.

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee will discuss department updates, approve minutes, and vote on over a dozen resolutions. Key items include creating and filling positions in Health, Social Services, and Office for the Aging, authorizing contracts for HEAP outreach and software, and using opioid settlement funds. A trial senior transportation program with a $21,000 state grant is also reported.

• GoGo Grandparent transportation pilot for adults 60+ using a $21,000 NYSOFA credit (9 rides provided so far)
• Resolution 8-24-HH-1: Create and fill a WIC Competent Professional Authority or Nutritionist position (grade 17, $50,478 starting salary)
• Resolution 8-24-HH-7: Contract with Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca for HEAP outreach (100% federally funded, Sept 2024–Apr 2025)
• Resolution 8-24-HH-8: Contract with Northwoods for software solution technology and services
• Tabled July resolutions to fill caseworker, supervisor, paralegal, seasonal clerk, and aging specialist vacancies

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will vote on 10 resolutions, including a five-year, $499,263 annual maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for the county's emergency communications system, and a state-mandated salary increase for the District Attorney from $200,400 to $221,100. The committee also reviews updates from 911, Assigned Counsel, Emergency Services, Probation, and the Sheriff's Office. Several probation-related resolutions authorize new contracts and hiring, and a 4-month UPS maintenance contract for the backup 911 center is on the agenda.

• Five-year $499,263/year Motorola Solutions maintenance contract for Cayuga County Emergency Communications System (8-24-JP-2)
• State-mandated District Attorney salary increase from $200,400 to $221,100, effective April 1, 2024 (8-24-JP-3)
• Authorizing Probation to accept GIVE Grant funding from NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (8-24-JP-8)
• Four-month $594 contract with Eaton Corporation for UPS maintenance at the backup 911 Center (8-24-JP-1)
• Authorizing Probation agreement with Cayuga Counseling for Alternative Sentencing Program July 2024–June 2025 (8-24-JP-5)

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved a bundled set of resolutions, including a 4-month contract with Eaton Corporation for UPS maintenance at the backup 911 center and a 5-year maintenance agreement with Motorola Solutions for the county emergency communications system. The committee also approved resolutions authorizing a state-mandated salary increase for the District Attorney, accepting a grant for the Victim/Witness Program, and entering into agreements with Cayuga Counseling for alternative sentencing and pretrial release services. Additionally, the committee approved filling two Probation Department positions and renewing a court security agreement with the NYS Unified Court System.

• Approved 4-month UPS maintenance contract with Eaton Corp for backup 911 center (8-24-JP-1)
• Approved 5-year Motorola Solutions maintenance agreement for emergency communications system (8-24-JP-2)
• Approved amendment to 2024 Compensation Plan and DA budget for state-mandated salary increase (8-24-JP-3)
• Approved DA acceptance of NYS Office of Victim Services grant for Victim/Witness Program (8-24-JP-4)
• Approved agreement with Cayuga Counseling for Alternative Sentencing Program (8-24-JP-5)
• Approved filling one Principal Typist and one Probation Supervisor position in Probation Dept (8-24-JP-6, 8-24-JP-7)
• Approved Probation Dept acceptance of GIVE Grant funding and contract with Cayuga Counseling for pretrial release services (8-24-JP-8, 8-24-JP-9)
• Approved renewal of court security agreement with NYS Unified Court System (8-24-JP-10)

Community Services Board

This is a regular procedural meeting of the Cayuga County Community Services Board. The agenda includes review of minutes, director's report, financial reports, and subcommittee updates on mental health, developmental disabilities, and alcohol/substance use. No specific actions or votes are listed. Public comment is allowed.

• Review of June 27, 2024 minutes
• Director's report
• Financial reports
• Subcommittee reports on Mental Health, PWDD, and Alcohol and Substance Use
• By-laws workgroup update

Legislature

The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to sell county property on Clinton Rd to Richard A. Young and David A. Young. The body is also reviewing several grant acceptances for health and law enforcement services and the 2024-2025 budget for Cayuga Community College.

• Proposed sale of county property at Clinton Rd (Tax Map No. 031.-01-01.0) to Richard A. Young and David A. Young
• Acceptance of a $596,740 NYS Department of Health grant for harm reduction services
• Acceptance of a $117,526 LETECH grant for Sheriff's Office technology upgrades
• Approval of the 2024-2025 budget for Cayuga Community College
• Contract for Deauville Island bridge replacement design with Colliers Engineers

The Cayuga County Legislature approved the 2024-2025 Cayuga Community College budget of $27.7 million, with the county's share set at $3,216,713. The board also adopted a local law authorizing the sale of county property on Clinton Road to Richard A. Young and David A. Young for $6,000, and approved numerous resolutions including appointments, budget modifications, and grant acceptances. All actions were taken during the regular meeting on July 23, 2024.

• Approved 2024-2025 Cayuga Community College budget of $27,700,000 with county share of $3,216,713 (5 opposed)
• Adopted local law authorizing sale of Clinton Rd property to Richard A. Young and David A. Young for $6,000
• Appointed Donna Adams as Civil Service Commissioner through May 31, 2030 (1 opposed)
• Approved $596,740 NYS DOH grant for harm reduction services (unanimous)
• Authorized $225,320.50 contract with Colliers Engineering for Deauville Island bridge design (1 opposed)
• Approved purchase of patrol boat for Sheriff's Marine Division up to $130,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized $117,526 DCJS grant for law enforcement technology (unanimous)
• Approved $1.00/hour wage increase for Court Security Officers and Court Attendants (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve claims and review departmental updates. The agenda includes reports on tobacco law, immunizations, and WIC programs. The Director of Environmental Health will address lead and hearing and consent orders.

• Approval of claims
• Tobacco Law updates
• Immunization and Communicable Disease Monthly Report
• WIC Program updates
• Hearing and Consent Orders regarding Environmental Health

Mental Health Sub-Committee

This Mental Health Subcommittee meeting includes review of previous minutes, public comment, and a presentation by Judi McGee on Mental Health Residential Programs. The Director's Report, Local Services Plan, and Mental Health Task Force recruitment status will also be discussed. Agency reports will be given by the Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, and other providers.

• Presentation: Judi McGee on Mental Health Residential Programs
• Status & Recruitment for the Mental Health Task Force
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Discussion of the Local Services Plan
• Director's Report

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to evaluate local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The body will review site plans, subdivisions, and local laws from three municipalities.

• Town of Throop: Site Plan/SUP for a Pool House
• Town of Owasco: Subdivision for a Solar Farm
• Town of Owasco: Local Law Zoning Amendment
• Village of Aurora: Local Law Zoning Amendment

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee approved the Town of Throop's site plan and special use permit for a pool house, noting the permit application appeared to be prematurely signed by the Planning Board Chair. The committee also recommended approval of zoning amendments for the Town of Owasco and Village of Aurora with specific changes, and deferred action on a solar farm subdivision in Owasco pending additional materials.

• Approved Town of Throop pool house site plan/SUP with comment on premature Planning Board Chair signature (all AYE)
• Deferred Town of Owasco solar farm subdivision/site plan, requesting final ESC plan and lot owner info (all AYE)
• Approved Town of Owasco zoning amendment with comments on erosion manual reference and removal of appendices (all AYE)
• Approved Village of Aurora zoning amendment with changes to SPDES acronym, use table, and buffer language (3-0, Tuthill abstained)
• Approved June 20, 2024 minutes without change (all AYE)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board will hear updates on the City of Auburn water contract negotiations, the Genesee Street waterline project, and the Cayuga Lake protection plan for the Honoco Road sanitary sewer. The meeting also includes routine approval of agenda, minutes, and accounts payable reports, as well as personnel and finance committee updates. No major votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is largely informational and procedural.

• Update on City of Auburn water contract negotiations committee
• Genesee Street Waterline Project update
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) update
• Current business: Springport water line, IDA sewer, D. Selby report
• Personnel committee report on current staffing

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee will hear departmental updates from the Treasurer, Finance, Real Property, HR, and Purchasing, and vote on resolutions referred from other committees. Key decisions include approving the 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College, authorizing the sale of county property on Clinton Rd, and fixing a hearing date for a local law to amend legislative district boundaries. The committee will also consider contracts for HVAC installation at the Historic Post Office, purchase of a patrol boat, and acceptance of a $117,526 law enforcement technology grant.

• Resolution 7-24-GO-3: Approving 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College.
• Resolution 7-24-GO-4: Adopting local law to sell county property at Clinton Rd to Richard A. Young and David A. Young.
• Resolution 7-24-GO-5: Fixing hearing date for local law to correct legislative district boundaries.
• Resolution 7-24-PPW-1: Authorizing HVAC system installation at Historic Post Office from contingent account.
• Resolution 7-24-JP-2: Authorizing purchase of a marked patrol boat for Sheriff's Marine Division.

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The agency will review a presentation on targeted water sampling for PFAS in the Finger Lakes. Members will also consider a resolution to authorize videoconferencing and a letter of support for a county grant application. Various county departments and lake associations are scheduled to provide updates.

• Finger Lakes PFAS Project presentation by Cornell University researchers
• Resolution to authorize videoconferencing for public meetings
• Letter of support for the Cayuga County Strategic Plan Grant Application
• Updates from county departments and lake associations

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The meeting consists of routine procedural items including the approval of June 2024 minutes. The committee will also hear updates from several service agencies.

• Approval of June 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from providers including Mozaic and Unity House

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing resolutions for Board of Elections grant extensions and a local law regarding the sale of county property on Clinton Road. The committee also reviewed IT department updates concerning community safety systems and infrastructure projects. Additionally, the 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College was presented.

• Contract extensions for Board of Elections grants including Shoebox ($58,104.81) and Absentee Postage ($42,054.41)
• Approval of the 2023-2024 budget for Cayuga Community College
• Local law to authorize the sale of county property on Clinton Rd
• Update on the July rollout of the community Saferwatch system
• Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for the Cayuga County Jail

Planning & Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing progress on various local land use, environmental, and infrastructure projects. Updates included the Cayuga Lake DRI grant implementation and the Town of Conquest land use regulations. Members are also preparing for a countywide Brownfield Opportunity Area grant application.

• Appointment of Keiko Kimura to the Cayuga Cortland Workforce Development Board
• FLLOWPA Grant Program funding increase to $137,200
• Preparation for a Countywide Brownfield Opportunity Area grant application
• Status update on Town of Conquest land use regulations and solar energy laws
• Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection on October 5th

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Commission will review several new eligible lists for roles including social workers and health home care managers. The commission will also consider updates to job specifications and duty statements for various county positions. Additionally, the meeting includes reviews of exempt class positions in BOCES, Springport, and Fair Haven.

• Establishment of eligible lists for Social Workers and Health Home Care Managers
• Updates to job specifications for Cook-Manager Trainee and Grant roles
• Review of exempt class positions for the Town of Springport and Village of Fair Haven
• New duty statements for Highway Supervisor and Human Services Examiner positions
• Extension or expiration of several law enforcement and facilities lists

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing resolutions to fill several vacancies across Social Services and Public Health. It is also considering accepting state grants to expand harm reduction services. A public hearing regarding tobacco retail licensing was also scheduled for discussion.

• $600,000 grant for the Homeless Outreach and Peer Engagement (HOPE) program
• $500,000 grant for the Keeping People Alive Program
• Budget modification for WIC program expenses including rent and supplies
• Authorization to fill a WIC Program Support Specialist position
• Public hearing on a Tobacco Retail Licensing Ordinance

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee is considering resolutions to fill a vacant 911 dispatcher position and authorize a new patrol boat for the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting also included updates on jail staffing shortages, emergency services equipment delays, and assigned counsel expenses.

• Authorization to fill one full-time Emergency Services Dispatcher position
• Proposal to purchase a new Marine Division patrol boat not to exceed $130,000.00
• Proposed salary increases for certain non-bargaining positions in the Sheriff’s Office
• Report of 61 arraignments and $10,230.00 in attorney costs for May
• Update on a delayed rehab vehicle for Emergency Services

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The July 3, 2024, meeting agenda for the Cayuga County Community Services Board's Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee contains only procedural items. No specific topics or decisions are listed in the document.

• No substantive items listed

Community Services Board

The board will review minutes from May 23, 2024, and discuss the Local Service Plan. The agenda includes updates on Cayuga Counseling OSF and the June 14th OSF Workgroup financial reports. Subcommittee reports for mental health, PWDD, and substance use are also scheduled.

• Review of May 23rd, 2024 minutes
• Local Service Plan discussion
• Cayuga Counseling OSF update
• June 14th OSF Workgroup financial update
• Subcommittee reports on mental health and substance use

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is reviewing local laws to extend videoconferencing for public meetings through July 2026 and authorize the sale of county property on Beech Tree Road. The agenda also includes accepting $200,000 in grant funding for Sepic Replacement and addressing various committee appointments.

• Local law to extend videoconferencing for public meetings until July 1, 2026
• Sale of county property at Beech Tree Rd to Pearce Acres, LLC
• Creation of a Senior Grand Jury Reporter position with a $73,187 starting salary
• Acceptance of $200,000 in funding for the Sepic Replacement grant
• Adding real property to the Cayuga County Agricultural District

Board of Health

The meeting includes departmental updates and various health reports. Topics include tobacco law, H5N1-Avian Influenza, and water quality.

• Tobacco Law report
• H5N1-Avian Influenza update
• Water Quality report
• Immunization Clinic Report

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will review March meeting minutes and hear presentations on holistic mental health treatment and a legislative proclamation. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the re-establishment of Mental Health Task Force members and various agency reports.

• Re-establishment of Mental Health Task Force members
• Presentation: Holistic Approach to Mental Health Treatment
• Presentation: Cayuga County Legislature Proclamation
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Hillside, and Liberty Resources

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review local actions for potential countywide impacts. The agenda includes a site plan for a shop building in the Town of Victory and a zoning amendment in the Town of Scipio.

• Town of Victory: Site Plan/SUP for a shop building
• Town of Scipio: Local Law Zoning Amendment
• Review of May 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding property sales, staff appointments, and contract authorizations. Key items include a tax assessment settlement for an Auburn Autozone and accepting $200,000 for a Sepic Replacement grant. Department updates also addressed the impact of the County Office Building closure on operations.

• Settlement to reduce Autozone property assessment from $1,194,600 to $1,100,000
• Acceptance of $200,000 for the Sepic Replacement grant
• Authorization of $80,000 in Crimes Against Revenue Program funding
• Proposed sale of county property on Beech Tree Rd to Pearce Acres, LLC
• Requests to fill vacancies in Public Health and Highway departments

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

This meeting consists of procedural items including the review and approval of May 2024 minutes. The subcommittee will also hear reports from several agencies. No specific new business or decisions are detailed in this agenda.

• Review and approval of May 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from various service providers

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The CCWSA Board is reviewing financial reports and updates on several utility infrastructure projects. The agenda includes discussions regarding the City of Auburn water contract negotiations and Genesee Street Phase One. The board will also address personnel matters for part-time office help.

• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations update
• Genesee Street - Phase One
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• Springport water line update
• Part time office position and temporary help

Government Operations Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding the sale of county-owned land and updates to real property policies. Members will also review departmental updates on IT infrastructure, election preparations, and veteran services.

• Sale of 11.4 acres at Beech Tree Rd to Pearce Acres, LLC for $18,000.00
• Public hearing notice for Clinton Rd property sale
• Amendment to the policy on sale and disposition of county real property
• Authorization for IT managed services contracts
• Extension of videoconferencing authorization until July 1, 2026

Planning Board

This meeting consists of procedural business, including the approval of March 20, 2024, minutes. The board will also review GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes and discuss countywide planning updates.

• Approval of March 20, 2024, meeting minutes
• Review of GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes
• Discussion of countywide planning updates

Planning & Public Works Committee

The committee reviewed departmental updates regarding several regional development projects and grant implementations. Discussions included progress on the Route 90 Corridor DRI Grant, land use regulations in Conquest, and upcoming countywide grant applications for brownfield redevelopment and strategic planning.

• Appointment of Michael Sacco to the Cayuga County Planning Board
• Implementation of the Route 90 Corridor DRI Grant for three villages
• Upcoming Countywide Brownfield Opportunity Area grant application
• Progress on the Sterling-Fair Haven Community Connection Trail study
• Scheduled tire collection event for June 8

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission will review amendments to Civil Service Rule appendices and adopt new class specifications for several roles. The agenda also includes establishing new eligible lists for various county positions and considering the abolishment of the County Administrator position.

• Abolishment of the County Administrator position (#6293)
• Adoption of class specifications for Senior Grand Jury Reporter, Principal Environmental Planner, and Watershed Coordinator
• Establishment of new eligible lists for several county roles
• Request from 911 to waive typing exams for Emergency Services Dispatchers
• Amendment of Civil Service Rule appendices

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency will hold a meeting featuring a presentation on invasive species by Michele Wunderlich. The agenda includes updates from county agencies, lake associations, and partner organizations. No specific new business or decisions are detailed in the text.

• Presentation: Michele Wunderlich, Invasive Species
• WQMA priority working group reports
• Cayuga County agency updates
• Lake association reports
• Partner organization reports

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The agenda consists of standard procedural steps such as call to order and agency reports. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed for this session.

Health & Human Services Committee

The Cayuga County Health & Human Services Committee will review department updates and consider resolutions to fund environmental health programs, accept state grants, fill county staff vacancies, and approve youth recreation contracts. These items address local septic system replacements, public health preparedness through June 2025, adult protective services casework, and community programming funded by American Rescue Plan Act dollars.

• Accept $200,000 state grant for Round 4 of the Septic System Replacement Fund Program
• Approve up to $76,937 contract with HRI and NYSDOH for county public health preparedness (July 2024–June 2025)
• Authorize hiring for a Public Health Sanitarian, two Adult Protective Services caseworkers, and one Junior Accountant (position pulled from vote)
• Approve ARPA-funded contracts with CNY Sports Management Group, Seymour Public Library District, Southern Cayuga FFA, and The Hideout Gaming Center
• Review department updates on lead testing, WIC nutrition vouchers, senior meal vendors, and youth program funding allocations

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will review operational updates from the Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney, 911 center, and probation department. Members are set to vote on resolutions to fill four vacant public safety positions that support local law enforcement, court proceedings, and emergency dispatch services. The agenda also includes contracts for 911 system maintenance and data migration, plus an $80,000 state grant award for the District Attorney’s office.

• Resolution to fill one full-time Emergency Services Dispatcher position at the 911 center
• Contract approval with Motorola Solutions for GIS data migration and Postler & Jaeckle Corporation for HVAC maintenance at 911 tower sites
• Authorization of an $80,000 Crimes Against Revenue Program (CARP) award for the District Attorney’s office
• Resolutions to fill vacant positions for a Corrections Facility Administrator, Deputy Sheriff, and Senior Grand Jury Reporter
• Mutual aid agreement with Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office for cross-jurisdictional emergency response

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates from multiple department directors, including reports on communicable disease, immunization clinics, health education programs, and environmental health matters such as hearing and consent orders.

• Communicable Disease Report from Director Cassandra Archer, MD
• Immunization Clinic Report from Director Cassandra Archer, MD
• Hearing and Consent Orders from Director Ani Fish, PE
• Health Education Program Updates from Director Deb Pickering

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is meeting to consider resolutions including awarding a $1.38 million contract for the County Office Building roof replacement, appointing a new Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, and approving various grants and contracts. A public hearing is scheduled for the roof funding appropriation. The agenda also includes routine appointments, proclamations, and committee reports.

• Award $1,371,700 contract to J & B Installations for County Office Building roof replacement (Capital Project 24-01)
• Appoint Tony Daggett as Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds at $90,000 salary
• Authorize settlement in Kin Inc./Kohls Illinois Inc. tax assessment case
• Accept grants for hazardous materials team equipment and technology (FY2021, FY2022, FY2023-24)
• Renew contract with Rescue Mission for homeless family and transitional housing

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on May 23, 2024, at C.A.P. in Auburn. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and reports from the director, financial officers, and subcommittees. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Director's report
• Financial reports
• Subcommittee reports: Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use, Nominating, By-laws
• Nomination of Andrea Hansen (PWDDSC)

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing 2023 budget performance and early discussions for 2024. Proposed actions include several personnel hires, grant acceptances, and property-related authorizations.

• Resolution to authorize a compensation study by Catapult Executive Consulting
• Public hearing for the sale of County property on Beech Tree Rd. to Pearce Acres, LLC
• Agreement with Oswego Valley ATV Club for Hojack Trail access through 2026
• Acceptance of multiple DHSES Hazardous Materials grants for Emergency Services
• Authorization for a multi-year agreement with NYS DOH for Youth Tobacco Enforcement

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to review three local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts: a site plan in the Town of Aurelius, a site plan/special use permit in the Town of Ira, and a local law in the Town of Springport. The committee will also review minutes from its April 18 and May 3, 2024 meetings. It may decide that an action has no intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval with or without changes, recommend disapproval, or request more material.

• Review minutes from April 18, 2024 and May 3, 2024 meetings
• Town of Aurelius - Site Plan - RNG
• Town of Ira - Site Plan/SUP - Warehouse
• Town of Springport - Local Law - Special Lakeside District

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board's Mental Health Sub-Committee will meet to review previous minutes and hear presentations. The agenda includes a report on holistic approaches to mental health and the re-establishment of members for the Mental Health Task Force.

• Presentation by Meghan Rusco: Holistic Approach to Mental Health
• Re-establishment of Mental Health Task Force members
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board will discuss updates on water contract negotiations with the City of Auburn, review project priorities, and consider a part-time position application. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial reports, and possible executive session for attorney-client discussion.

• Update from Committee on City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations
• Genesee Street Phase One project
• Long Point Pumping Station & Water Project (Springport to Aurora)
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• Proposal from Doug Selby for Springport water line and IDA sewer funds

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission will establish several new eligible lists for roles including Audit Clerk and Typist. Members will also consider adopting or amending class specifications for various county positions. The agenda includes updates on recruitment efforts and communications regarding layoffs.

• Establishment of new eligible lists for Audit Clerk, Typist, and Dispatcher roles
• Adoption of class specifications for Deputy County Clerk positions
• Amendment of class specifications for Deputy Sheriff Chief
• Review of new position duties for Election Inspector and School Security Guard
• Communication regarding the extension of employees covered by layoffs (PAR-04-24)

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The subcommittee will conduct agency reports and review the March 2024 minutes. The agenda includes a public comment period and updates from several local agencies.

• Review and approval of March 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, and Unity House

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including setting a public hearing for the sale of 11.4 acres of county property on Beech Tree Road to Pearce Acres, LLC for $18,000. Other items include a salary increase for a Deputy County Clerk II, amending summer office hours, and accepting a $50,000 state cybersecurity grant.

• Public hearing set for June 25 on selling 11.4 acres at Beech Tree Rd to Pearce Acres, LLC for $18,000
• Resolution to increase Deputy County Clerk II salary from $54,566 to $63,573, retroactive to May 1
• Resolution to amend summer office hours to 8 AM–4 PM from June through August, starting June 1
• Authorization to accept a $50,000 NYS DHSES cybersecurity grant
• Resolution to extend videoconferencing authorization for public meetings until July 1, 2026

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee is receiving updates from department heads on a wide range of projects, including the Cayuga Lake Route 90 Corridor DRI grant implementation, land use planning for several towns, and countywide initiatives like a Brownfield Opportunity Area assessment and a new strategic plan. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Cayuga Lake Route 90 Corridor DRI grant implementation with Villages of Cayuga, Union Springs, and Aurora
• Town of Conquest land use regulations including solar energy systems law
• Countywide Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) grant application for 2024
• Countywide Strategic Plan grant application for 2024
• FLLOWPA grant allocation of $137,200 for SFY 2024-2025

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will hold a special meeting to review a site plan and special use permit application for a waste transfer station in the Town of Mentz. The committee will decide whether the action has intermunicipal concerns and may recommend approval, approval with changes, disapproval, or defer action pending more information.

• Town of Mentz - Site Plan/SUP - Waste Transfer Station

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency met to review minutes and hear a presentation on volunteer water quality monitoring in the Cayuga Lake watershed. The agenda included reports from working groups on invasive species and nutrients, as well as updates from county departments and partner organizations. No specific votes, contracts, or ordinances were listed in the provided text.

• Presentation by Grascen Shidemantle on monitoring water quality with volunteers
• Reports from Communication and Outreach, Invasive Species, and Nutrient and Sediment working groups
• Updates from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, and Soil and Water Conservation departments
• Reports from Lake Associations for Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, and other local lakes
• Partner reports from NYSDEC Great Lakes Program and Finger Lakes Water Hub

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The board unanimously voted to enter executive session for personnel issues and attorney-client discussion, emerging with no action taken. Afterward, the board approved a rule requiring members to notify the chair before representing the board outside meetings, then adjourned. The agenda is largely procedural with no substantive decisions on rates, projects, or contracts.

• Executive session for personnel issues and attorney-client discussion
• No action taken after executive session
• New rule: board members must notify chair before representing CCWSA outside meetings
• Next meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024 at 7413 County House Road

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions to accept state funding for public health programs and fill vacant staff positions. The meeting also includes updates on energy assistance, emergency housing, and senior services.

• 5-year Youth Tobacco Enforcement and Prevention Program agreement with 100% state funding ($32,900 for 2024)
• 2-year Leading with Lead Grant contract with NYS Homes and Community Renewal (5/1/2024-3/31/2026)
• Renewal of contract with Rescue Mission for Homeless Family and Transitional Housing
• Creation and filling of a Junior Accountant position in the Health Department (Grade 19)
• Filling of vacant Coding and Billing Specialist and Senior Clerk positions at the Mental Health Center

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee received updates on a proposed 5-year, 21% increase Motorola contract for emergency communications, jail population and staffing, and a $3.1 million state grant for indigent legal services. The committee will vote on nine resolutions, including contracts for a school resource officer, hazardous materials grants, and Stop DWI program agreements.

• Proposed 5-year Motorola contract with 21% increase for emergency communications system
• $3,121,371 state grant for Assigned Counsel (indigent legal services) — Resolution 5-24-JP-1
• Two $81,900 hazardous materials grants for tri-county HAZMAT equipment — Resolutions 5-24-JP-2 and 5-24-JP-3
• Amended contract with Weedsport Central School District for full-time Special Patrol Officer — Resolution 5-24-JP-4
• Authorization to fill one vacant Licensed Practical Nurse position in jail custody division — Resolution 5-24-JP-5

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to review minutes, hear public comment, and receive the director's report. They will discuss financial reports on LGU and opioid money, plus updates on HEALing OSF. Subcommittees covering mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use will report, and the board will discuss PWDD attendance and quorum.

• Review of April 9th, 2024 minutes
• Public comment period (3 min/speaker)
• HEALing OSF update
• Financial reports: LGU and Opioid Money
• PWDD attendance/quorum discussion

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health is meeting to approve previous minutes, receive corporate compliance training, and hear updates from department directors on claims, staffing, communicable diseases, immunization clinics, WIC programs, environmental health hearings, and emergency planning.

• Corporate Compliance Training by Shereen Androsko
• Nominating Committee Update from Public Health Director Kathleen Cuddy
• Communicable Disease Report from Deputy Director Deanna Ryan
• Immunization Clinic Report
• WIC Program Updates from Tania Young

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is meeting to vote on a local law extending the county room tax for three years, along with a public hearing on the matter. The agenda also includes dozens of resolutions covering contracts, personnel hires, grants, and appointments to various boards. An emergency resolution authorizes $155,315 for urgent hot water tank room reconstruction at the Public Safety Building.

• Public hearing and vote on local law to continue room tax for three years
• Emergency resolution: $155,315 to P&J Corp. for hot water tank room reconstruction at Public Safety Building, 7445 County House Road, Auburn
• Contract with Speno Macleod, PLLC for county foreclosure legal work (one year)
• Agreement with Catapult Executive Consulting for compensation study of non-bargaining positions (2/3 vote required)
• Contract with Young Explosives for July 3rd Independence Day fireworks display

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review five proposed local actions from four towns for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee can decide that an action has no intermunicipal concerns, recommend approval with or without changes, recommend disapproval, or request more information. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the March 21, 2024 meeting.

• Town of Moravia - Site Plan/SUP - Storage Facility
• Town of Sennett - Site Plan - Car Retail
• Town of Sterling - Site Plan/SUP - Winery
• Town of Mentz - Site Plan/SUP - Waste Transfer Station

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board's Mental Health Subcommittee is meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, and receive a presentation on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) by Lauren Walsh. The agenda includes reports from the Director and various agencies, plus discussions on old and new business, including recruitment for an open seat.

• Presentation on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) by Lauren Walsh, DCS, Director of CCCMHC
• Director's Report and Local Services Plan discussion
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Discussion on Jonathan Lane (old business)
• Recruitment for 1 open seat and discussion of Monika Salvage & Caroline Dixon (new business)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority Board will discuss ongoing contract negotiations with the City of Auburn, review financial reports, and receive updates on several infrastructure projects including the Genesee Street/RT90 Spine, Long Point Pumping Station, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. The board may also enter executive session for attorney-client discussion.

• Update on City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations
• Genesee Street / RT90 Spine project
• Long Point Pumping Station & Water Project (Springport to Auburn)
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road)
• 2-4 Commerce Way project

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is discussing department updates regarding tax collections, foreclosures, and hiring. Members are reviewing several resolutions related to legal contracts for tax foreclosures and a compensation study for non-bargaining positions.

• Amended agreement with Speno Macleod, PLLC for county foreclosure legal work
• Contract with Catapult Executive Consulting for a non-bargaining position compensation study
• Contract with Vanguard Research & Title Services, Inc. for In Rem Title Search Reports
• Correction of tax errors in the Town of Aurelius
• Local Law to continue the room tax for three years

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is holding its regular April meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, public comment, approval of February minutes, and agency reports from local service providers. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Review and approval of February 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Public to be heard period
• Director's report

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider three resolutions: authorizing the IT department to fill a vacant Computer Systems Technician position, approving an agreement to transfer a tax-delinquent property (143 Main St, Moravia) to the Village of Moravia after foreclosure, and creating a Cayuga County Poet Laureate program. The committee will also receive updates from departments including the Board of Elections, Information Technology, and Veterans Services.

• Resolution 4-24-GO-1: Fill vacant Computer Systems Technician position (position #004897-SYS) in IT Department
• Resolution 4-24-GO-2: Transfer tax-delinquent property at 143 Main St, Moravia (Granny's Gas Station) to Village of Moravia; $5,000 payment to NYS Comptroller for release of liability
• Resolution 4-24-LEG-1: Create Cayuga County Poet Laureate program with 3-year term
• IT update: CivicPlus Chatbot live on county website; ERP assessment with Tyler Technologies scheduled for May
• Board of Elections report: Presidential Primary turnout light; 1,090 Election Day votes, 223 early votes, 509 absentee

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is reviewing the establishment of new eligible lists for several county positions. The agenda also includes amendments to class specifications and reviews of exempt class positions.

• Establishment of new eligible lists for roles including Grant Manager and Paralegal
• Extension or expiration of existing job lists such as Accountant and Fiscal Officer
• Amendments to class specifications for Mental Health and Motor Vehicle Bureau roles
• Review of Assistant County Attorney exempt class positions
• New duty statements for BOCES Business Manager and Port Byron Central School Clerk

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the director and subcommittees. Key actions include voting on nominations from the Nominating Committee and on changes proposed by the by-laws workgroup. Financial reports, including an OSF budget update, will also be discussed.

• Vote on nominations from Nominating Committee (follow-up from 03/18/2024 meeting)
• Vote on by-laws changes (follow-up from 03/25/2024 meeting)
• OSF budget update and monthly OSF meeting discussion
• Public to be heard (3 min limit per speaker)
• Review of minutes from January 25, 2024

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency will hear a presentation on fish passage from the SWCD, review minutes from the prior meeting, and receive updates from member agencies and lake associations. The meeting also includes reports on invasive species, nutrient and sediment working groups, and partner organizations.

• Presentation: Val Horning, Cayuga County SWCD – 'Why Did the Fish Cross the Road?'
• WQMA Priorities Working Groups: Communication, Invasive Species, Nutrient and Sediment
• Agency updates: Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, SWCD, Solid Waste, Cornell Cooperative Extension, City of Auburn, Town of Owasco
• Lake reports: Cayuga, Cross/Seneca, Duck, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, Skaneateles
• Partner reports: CNYRPDB, NYSDEC Great Lakes, FL-PRISM, Finger Lakes Water Hub, OLWMC, Partners for Healthy Watersheds, The Nature Conservancy

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Alcohol & Substance Abuse Sub-Committee will hold a meeting on April 3, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the CAP, 89 York Street, Auburn, NY. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including a call to order, public comment, review of minutes, agency and director reports, and new business. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in the provided text.

• Public to be Heard
• Review Minutes
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director’s Report
• New Business

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing several resolutions to fill vacancies in the Health, Social Services, and Mental Health departments. The body is also discussing contracts for youth development services and a $15,000 agreement for summer day camp registrations.

• Contract with Booker T. Washington Community Center Inc. for $15,000 for summer day camp registrations
• Proposed creation of two budgeted Staff Social Worker positions at the Community Mental Health Center
• ARPA-funded contracts for Cayuga County Employment and Training, Cayuga Museum of History and Art, and Combat Recovery
• Lease renewal for the Edward T. Boyle Center at 149 Genesee St., Auburn
• Appointment of Dr. Heather Wasileski to the Board of Health

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will consider three resolutions: a $42,139.50 contract with Lexipol Law Enforcement to update and train on jail policies, acceptance of a $46,306 state anti-terrorism grant, and a no-cost contract with AED Enterprise to remove lead bullets from the Sheriff's firearms range. Department heads from 911, Emergency Services, Probation, and the Sheriff's Office will also provide updates on staffing, training, and eclipse planning.

• Resolution 4-24-JP-1: Authorize $42,139.50 first-year contract with Lexipol for jail policy updates and training
• Resolution 4-24-JP-2: Accept $46,306 SLETPP grant for counter-terrorism and preparedness efforts
• Resolution 4-24-JP-3: Contract with AED Enterprise to remediate lead bullets from Sheriff's range at 7513 Robinson Road, Throop
• Emergency Services reports final designs for Public Safety Training Center improvements and plans RFP for construction
• Sheriff reports 127 inmates in jail, 10 vacant jail positions, and ongoing eclipse operational planning

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the director and subcommittees. Key actions include voting on nominations from the Nominating Committee and on changes proposed by the By-laws workgroup. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or funding allocations listed.

• Vote on nominations from Nominating Committee (follow-up from 03/18/2024 meeting)
• Vote on by-law changes from By-laws workgroup (follow-up from 03/25/2024 meeting)
• Review of minutes from January 25, 2024
• Director's report and financial reports including OSF budget update
• Public to be heard (3 min limit per speaker)

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will consider approval of the 2024 Fee Scale and a Rental Registry Grant, along with updates from the public health director, communicable disease and immunization reports, and a nominating committee update.

• Approval of 2024 Fee Scale
• Rental Registry Grant discussion
• Communicable Disease Report
• Immunization Clinic Report
• Hearing and Consent Orders

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law providing salary increases for certain appointed county officers during their fixed terms. They will also consider extending the room tax for three years and numerous resolutions covering hiring, contracts, and equipment purchases. The agenda includes appointments to various boards and a presentation on the Owasco Lake project.

• Public hearing and vote on salary increases for appointed county officers
• Resolution to continue the room tax for three years (Local Law amending prior laws)
• Contract with Venesky & Co. for cost allocation plan at $12,500/year for 2024-2026
• Five-year contract with NYSDOH for Lead Rental Registry Program Grant (April 2024-March 2029)
• Purchase of vehicles for Health Department and Social Services

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review minutes from prior meetings and consider three Town of Sennett actions: a solar local law, a zoning amendment, and a special use permit for a dog kennel. The committee will decide whether these actions have intermunicipal concerns and may recommend approval, disapproval, or changes.

• Town of Sennett - Local Law – Solar
• Town of Sennett - Local Law - Zoning Amendment
• Town of Sennett – Special Use Permit - Dog Kennel
• Review of minutes from February 15, 2024 and March 12, 2024 meetings

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Mental Health Subcommittee is meeting to review and approve the October meeting minutes, hear the director's report, and discuss the Local Services Plan. The agenda also includes updates from various agencies and the Mental Health Task Force, along with new business items such as the appointment of Timothy Donovan as chair and recruitment for open seats.

• Review and approval of October meeting minutes
• Director's report and Local Services Plan discussion
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House
• Timothy Donovan appointed as MHS Chair by Theresa Humennyj
• Recruitment for open seats

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Board is reviewing financial reports, bond resolution requests, and grant acquisitions. Discussions include updates on the City of Auburn water contract negotiations and Genesee Street construction completion.

• City of Auburn Water Contract Negotiations update
• Genesee Street construction completion update
• Resolution for PERM 6 Undertaking Agreement and Highway Work Permit
• Second Source Water supply meeting with OCWA
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan - Sanitary Sewer (Honoco Road) funding

Planning Board

The Cayuga County Planning Board is holding a routine meeting to approve minutes from November 8, 2023, and discuss county planning updates and issues of countywide importance. The agenda includes internal business and local status reports, with no major decisions or proposals listed. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 meeting
• Review of GML 239-l, m & n Committee minutes
• Discussion of county planning updates
• Local status reports from members

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution appointing Frederick R. Westphal as County Attorney, effective March 19, 2024, for a term ending December 31, 2027. The appointment follows the resignation of the previous County Attorney. The salary is set at $128,410 per year, as established in Local Law No. 2 for 2023.

• Resolution 3-19-24-LEG-1: Appointing Frederick R. Westphal as County Attorney
• Salary: $128,410 per year (per Local Law No. 2 for 2023)
• Term: March 19, 2024 to December 31, 2027
• Previous County Attorney resigned effective March 17, 2024

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions including a three-year contract for cost allocation planning and the creation of a new HR Assistant position. The meeting also covers department updates on tax foreclosures, purchasing bids, and various health and public safety contracts.

• Proposed 3-year agreement with Venesky & Co. for $12,500 annually through 2026
• Proposal to create an HR Assistant position (Grade 12) with a starting salary of $46,089
• Online auction of 17 tax foreclosed parcels and 7 surplus County parcels scheduled for June 10-21, 2024
• Proposed local law to continue the room tax for three years
• Negotiated ADP payroll vendor pricing including a $2,000 annual decrease for 2024

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee. The agenda includes public comment, approval of the February 2024 minutes, agency reports from local service providers, and a director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be heard
• Review and approval of February 2024 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions, including filling a Senior Planner position, executing contracts for Owasco Lake monitoring and modeling, and allowing USDA insect traps on county land. They will also receive updates on the $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative for the Route 90 corridor and other ongoing projects.

• Resolution to fill Senior Planner position, with ~$37,000 in salary savings
• Contract with Finger Lakes Institute for Owasco Lake monitoring (FY24)
• Contract with Nick Colas for Owasco Lake watershed SWAT model updates
• USDA permission to place insect traps on county-owned land
• Appointment of Kari Terwilliger to Ag & Farmland Protection Board

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will vote on updating the Cayuga County Investment Policy to reflect recent interest rate changes and reallocation of funds among banks, which caused the county to exceed maximum deposit limits for certain designated depositories. The committee will also consider amending the policy for sale and disposition of tax-foreclosed property and authorizing a new Index & Recording Clerk position. Department updates include Board of Elections preparations for the 2024 elections, a new county website, and IT projects like a centralized ERP system and a public safety app.

• Resolution 3-24-GO-1: Updating the Cayuga County Investment Policy, effective April 1, 2024, with new bank deposit limits up to $50 million for Tompkins Trust
• Resolution 3-24-GO-2: Amending the policy for sale and disposition of real property acquired through tax foreclosure
• Resolution 3-24-GO: Authorization to fill one full-time Index & Recording Clerk position
• Board of Elections plans to open a polling site at Finger Lakes Mall for November 2024 election allowing any county voter to vote there
• IT Department reports new county website went live on 2/16 and Saferwatch safety app launched to employees on 2/6 with public rollout planned for April

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review a proposed zoning amendment from the Village of Aurora. The committee will decide whether the action has intermunicipal concerns or is of local concern only, and may recommend approval, approval with changes, disapproval, or request more information.

• Village of Aurora - Local Law - Zoning Amendment

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The commission is meeting to establish new eligible lists for several positions, including EMT and Human Resources Associate. The agenda also includes adopting or amending class specifications and reviewing new position duties statements. Additionally, the commission will review an exempt class position for the Town of Springport.

• Establishment of eligible lists for EMT, HR Associate, and Personnel Clerk
• Adoption of class specifications for Human Resources Assistant and Fiscal Manager
• Amendment of class specifications for Deputy Director of Emergency Services
• Review of new position duties statements for various county and local roles
• Review of an exempt class position for the Deputy Town Clerk in Springport

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is meeting to discuss routine business, including approving minutes, passing a resolution of appreciation for Steve Lynch, and receiving updates from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Resolution of Appreciation for Steve Lynch
• 2024 Work Plan discussion
• Updates from Cayuga County Environmental Health, Parks, Planning, Soil and Water Conservation, Solid Waste, and Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Lake reports from Cayuga, Owasco, Skaneateles, Cross Lake/Seneca River, Duck Lake, Lake Como, and Little Sodus Bay
• Partner reports from CNYRPDB, NYSDEC, FL-PRISM, and The Nature Conservancy

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board Alcohol & Substance Abuse Sub-Committee met on March 6, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the CAP facility on 89 York Street in Auburn. The agenda consists entirely of standard procedural items, including the call to order, public comment, review of minutes, and agency reports. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or new business items are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting held at CAP, 89 York Street, Auburn, NY
• Chair: Theresa Humennyj
• Agenda includes Public to be Heard
• Agenda includes Agency Report Q&A
• Agenda includes Director’s Report

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee is reviewing several resolutions to fill department vacancies and authorize new contracts. Key items include a five-year state grant for lead poisoning prevention and contracts for transitional housing and senior nutrition.

• Five-year NYSDOH Lead Rental Registry Program Grant for $566,000 annually (2024-2029)
• Creation and filling of a Fiscal Manager position (Grade 5) and a Public Health Assistant position (Grade 14)
• Authorization to purchase one vehicle for the Health Department and three vehicles for Social Services
• Contract with Cayuga Community Health Network for transitional housing and case management
• Agreement with VNA Homecare Options, LLC dba Nascentia Health Options for senior meal services

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will consider six resolutions, including adopting a Total Solar Eclipse Coordination Plan for the April 8, 2024 event. Other resolutions would authorize extending a food services contract for the jail at $2.93 per meal, creating an Account Clerk Typist position in Probation at $42,583, and contracting for web-based training and data services. The committee also received updates from the 911, Emergency Services, Probation, and Sheriff's offices on staffing, training, and operations.

• Resolution 3-24-JP-1: Adopt the Total Solar Eclipse Coordination Plan for the April 8, 2024 eclipse
• Resolution 3-24-JP-4: Extend Trinity Services Group food contract for jail through Dec 2024 at $2.93/meal
• Resolution 3-24-JP-2: Create and fill one Account Clerk Typist position in Probation at $42,583
• Resolution 3-24-JP-3: Authorize Thomson Reuters CLEAR Proflex contract for Probation at $3,199.92/year for 3 years
• Resolution 3-24-JP-5: Add 80 user licenses for Lexipol online training for Sheriff's Custody Division

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is meeting to vote on a wide range of resolutions, including creating a County Manager position, appointing a Director of Planning, and filling numerous vacancies across departments. They will also consider contracts for services, equipment purchases, and various personnel actions. A public hearing is scheduled for a local law on salary increases for certain appointed officers.

• Authorizing creation and filling of County Manager position (2-24-LEG-4)
• Appointing Director of Planning (2-24-LEG-5)
• Accepting $17,599 NYS award for Health Department performance incentives (2-24-HH-5)
• Purchasing 6 new marked patrol vehicles for Sheriff's Office (2-24-JP-11)
• Contract with ECC Technologies for broadband consulting (2-24-PPW-16)

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority board will vote on a resolution to authorize the chairman to sign a PERM 6 Undertaking Agreement and highway work permit for utility work on Genesee Street. They will also receive updates on the City of Auburn water contract negotiations, the Long Point Pumping Station project, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. The meeting includes approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Consideration of resolution to authorize chairman to sign PERM 6 Undertaking Agreement and Highway Work Permit for Genesee Street utility work
• Update from committee on City of Auburn water contract negotiations
• Update on Long Point Pumping Station & Water Project from Springport to Aurora, including letters of support and municipal resolutions
• Discussion of financing for Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer on Honoco Road
• Update on 2-4 Commerce Way plumbing, electric, boiler installation, and Certificate of Occupancy estimate

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health will meet to approve minutes and claims, receive updates from department directors on communicable diseases, immunizations, grants, and environmental health matters including hearing and consent orders. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of claims (dollar amounts not specified)
• Communicable disease and immunization clinic reports
• Grant updates from multiple departments
• Hearing and consent orders from Environmental Health
• Lead grant updates

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Cayuga County Civil Service Special Commission met on February 23, 2024. The agenda included a communication regarding a request to remove a candidate from the Sheriff's Department eligible list.

• Request to remove a candidate from the Sheriff’s Department eligible list

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, a director's report, and financial updates, including an OSF budget update. The board will also discuss unfinished business, including a by-laws update, filling the Mental Health Subcommittee Chair position, and open seats.

• OSF budget update
• By-Laws update
• Mental Health Subcommittee Chair position
• Open seats on the board

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is considering a wide range of resolutions including personnel appointments, department updates on tax collection, and various service contracts. The body is reviewing requests for new vehicles, software licenses, and health and human services agreements.

• Resolution 2-24-WM-1 to fill a Junior Accountant position with a probationary salary of $52,673
• Resolution 2-24-GO-4 to purchase one new van for the Veteran Service Agency
• Resolution 2-24-JP-11 to purchase and equip six new marked patrol vehicles for the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 2-24-HH-5 to accept a $17,599 award from New York State for Health Department activities
• Proposed 10% annual savings ($17,828) on Tyler Technology fees

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a special meeting on February 20, 2024, primarily to receive a presentation from Colliers Engineering and Design on the Cayuga County Office Building Project. The agenda includes standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and pledge of allegiance, plus any other business that may come before the board.

• Presentation on Cayuga County Office Building Project by Colliers Engineering and Design
• Special meeting follows regular Ways & Means Meeting
• Adjournment scheduled for February 29, 2024 at 6:00PM

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee is meeting to review four local land-use actions from the towns of Owasco, Aurora, and Sennett for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. The committee will decide on each action using one of five options, ranging from finding no intermunicipal concern to recommending disapproval. It will also review minutes from its January 18, 2024 meeting.

• Town of Owasco – Site Plan/SUP – Farm Stand
• Village of Aurora – Local Law – Zoning Amendment
• Town of Sennett – Site Plan – Storage Facility
• Town of Owasco – Site Plan & Variance – Single-Family Residence

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board's Mental Health Sub-Committee is meeting to review and approve October meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive a director's report. The agenda includes discussion of the Local Services Plan and Mental Health Task Force, plus reports from several local agencies. This is a routine monthly meeting with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of October meeting minutes
• Public to be heard
• Director's report
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, and PROs/Unity House

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee will hear updates on a $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant awarded to the villages of Cayuga, Union Springs, and Aurora, along with reports from several departments. The agenda includes appointments to the Planning Board and updates on ongoing projects like the County Office Building renovation and broadband expansion.

• $10M DRI award to Cayuga, Union Springs, Aurora for Route 90 corridor
• Planning Board appointments: Mark Kulik, Douglas Wilson, Richard Signor
• County Office Building renovation options presentation scheduled for Feb. 20
• Broadband RFQ to seek ISP partners for NYS ConnectALL grants
• Emerson Park Phase I design contracts with Wilson-Butler Architects

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee received annual updates from the Board of Elections, County Attorney, County Clerk, IT, and Veterans Services, covering 2023 workload and 2024 projects. The committee will vote on resolutions authorizing a contract with Phoenix Graphics for election ballot printing, updating standard workday hours for county titles, filling a part-time driver position, and purchasing a new van for the Veterans Service Agency.

• Resolution 2-24-GO-1: Authorizes contract with Phoenix Graphics for election ballot printing from Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2024.
• Resolution 2-24-GO-2: Updates standard workday hours for each county title to comply with NYS Retirement System requirements.
• Resolution 2-24-GO-4: Authorizes purchase of one new van to transport veterans.
• County Attorney reported processing 589 resolutions, 177 contracts, and 8 local laws in 2023.
• IT reported 380 new support tickets in January 2024, with 91% resolved, and ongoing projects including a county-wide network upgrade and website redesign.

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is holding a special meeting to consider a single resolution authorizing contract amendments and additional funding for change orders on the Sterling Nature Center Construction Project. The resolution would increase prime contracts by a total of $190,475.79 and add $9,524.21 to the project contingency, funded by ARPA funds. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Resolution 2-24-LEG-1: Authorizes $44,363.79 increase for Whelan & Curry (general contractors)
• Authorizes $91,457.00 increase for Siracusa Mechanical (plumbing contract)
• Authorizes $54,655.00 increase for Siracusa Mechanical (HVAC/mech contract)
• Adds $9,524.21 to project contingency, total $200,000.00
• Funds from ARPA; amends Capital 'H' Project No. 20-02

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission is reviewing several amendments to class specifications and new position duty statements. The meeting also includes the establishment of new eligible lists and the extension or expiration of existing ones.

• Establishment of Clerk (2024) OC# 2024-01 list
• Establishment of Custodian (2024) OC#2024-02 list
• Establishment of Sheriff Custody Officer list
• Amendment of class specifications for several roles including County Manager and Senior Staff Social Worker
• New position duty statements for E911, Sheriff's Department, Legislative Board, Mental Health, and Probation

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is holding its regular meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items: call to order, public comment, approval of minutes, agency reports, and director's report. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed.

• Review and approval of January 2023 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Public to be heard period
• Director's report

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing various departmental updates, including social services statistics and aging service concerns. The agenda includes several proposed resolutions regarding staff positions, contracts, and rate adjustments across multiple departments.

• Appointment of Shari Weiss to the Community Services Board
• Proposed creation of a second Director of Administrative Services for the Health Department
• Resolution to accept $17,599 from New York State for Health Department performance incentives
• Contract renewal with Community Action Programs Cayuga/Seneca for domestic violence services
• Proposal to adjust Preschool Special Education Program group rates to $65 per half hour session for single-child attendance

Alcohol & Substance Use Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County Community Services Board's Alcohol & Substance Abuse Subcommittee is holding a routine meeting on February 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at CAP, 89 York Street, Auburn, NY. The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order, public comment, minutes review, agency and director reports, old and new business, announcements, and adjournment. No specific decisions or substantive items are listed.

• Public to be Heard session
• Agency Report Q&A
• Director's Report
• Review of meeting minutes

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water & Sewer Authority board will discuss several infrastructure projects, including the Genesee Street project (requesting correspondence with the health department and DOT), the Long Point Pumping Station & Waterline project (municipal resolutions, county contract status, engineering proposals), and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project (financing). The board will also elect officers and appoint a committee for the City of Auburn water contract.

• Genesee Street project: request for correspondence with Cayuga County Health Department and DOT, and recent drawings
• Long Point Pumping Station & Waterline project: update on municipal resolutions, county contract status, and engineering proposals
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan sanitary sewer project: financing discussion
• 2-4 Commerce Way: electric installation, build-out, certificate of occupancy estimate, and design drawings
• Election of officers and appointment of committee for City of Auburn water contract

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will consider resolutions to create and fill a supervising emergency dispatcher position, fill another vacant supervisor post, and authorize the Sheriff to buy six new patrol vehicles and two vans. The agenda also includes appointments to the Fire Advisory Board and updates from the 911 center, assigned counsel, emergency services, probation, and the Sheriff's office.

• Resolution 2-24-JP-1: Create and fill a Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher position (CSEA Grade 14L, starting salary $56,058) and defund a vacant Emergency Services Dispatcher position.
• Resolution 2-24-JP-2: Fill one vacant Supervising Emergency Services Dispatcher position (position #7504) due to a resignation.
• Resolution 2-24-JP-11: Authorize purchase and equipping of six new marked patrol vehicles to replace high-mileage vehicles.
• Resolution 2-24-JP-12: Authorize purchase of two new vans for the Sheriff's Custody Division.
• Resolution 2-24-JP-7: Authorize a contract with Erin Technology LLC for evidence and property inventory software.

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency is holding a routine meeting with updates from member agencies and committees. The agenda includes reports on water quality priorities, invasive species, and local lake conditions.

• WQMA Priorities Working Groups/Ad Hoc Committee Reports including 2024 Year End Report
• Cayuga County Environmental Health Update
• Cayuga County Planning Department Update
• Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Update
• Lake Association Reports for Cayuga, Cross/Seneca, Duck, Lake Como, Little Sodus Bay, Owasco, and Skaneateles Lakes

Community Services Board

The Cayuga County Community Services Board is holding a regular meeting to review minutes, hear public comments, receive the director's report, and discuss financial updates including the OSF budget. Subcommittees on mental health, developmental disabilities, alcohol and substance use, and by-laws will provide reports, with follow-ups from recent meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of November 16, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Nick's Ride OSF update and OSF budget update
• Subcommittee reports: Mental Health, PWDD, Alcohol and Substance Use, Nominating, By-laws
• 2024 Affiliation Form reminder

Human Resources & Civil Services Commission

The Commission will meet to appoint a 2024 Chairperson, review rule changes from NYS Civil Service, and manage various eligible lists. The agenda includes discussions on new duty statements for several roles, including Deputy Sheriff and Dog Control Officer.

• Appointment of the 2024 Civil Service Commission Chairperson
• Establishment of Computer Systems Technician eligible list (Feb. 2024)
• Extension or expiration of 19 professional and administrative eligible lists
• New position duty statements for Deputy Sheriff, Laborer, and Dog Control Officer
• Review of exempt class positions for Deputy County Clerk and Deputy Town Supervisor

Board of Health

The Cayuga County Board of Health meets to approve claims, receive updates from the Public Health Director including a Nominating Committee update, and hear reports on communicable diseases and immunization clinics. The Environmental Health Director's report includes hearing and consent orders.

• Approval of claims by Director of Administrative Services Janine Clifford
• Public Health Director Kathleen Cuddy provides general update and Nominating Committee update
• Deputy Director Deanna Ryan reports on communicable diseases and immunization clinics
• Environmental Health hearing and consent orders presented by Ani Fish (or Kathleen Cuddy in her absence)
• Medical Director's report

Legislature

The Cayuga County Legislature is meeting to vote on resolutions including a shared services project with the City of Auburn to renovate the City Court area in the Historic Post Office, with the county's portion estimated at $823,000. Other items include emergency roof repairs, fee changes at Emerson Park, and numerous personnel and contract authorizations.

• Authorize $823,000 for Historic Post Office renovation (1-24-PPW-2)
• Emergency roof repairs up to $65,000 (1-24-PPW-13)
• Change Emerson Park fee rates (1-24-PPW-10)
• Approve 2024 paving and surface treatment lists (1-24-PPW-7, 1-24-PPW-3)
• Fill multiple Sheriff's Office positions (1-24-JP-3 to 1-24-JP-6)

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

The Cayuga County GML 239-l, m & n Review Committee will review several proposed local actions for potential intermunicipal or countywide impacts. Items include solar projects in Mentz and Sterling, a site plan in Throop, a Dollar General in Weedsport, a retail drive-thru in Montezuma, and local laws on dog control and short-term rentals. The committee may approve, disapprove, or request more information on each item.

• Town of Mentz – Site Plan/SUP – Solar
• Town of Sterling – Site Plan/SUP – Community Solar
• Village of Weedsport – Site Plan – Dollar General
• Village of Aurora – Local Law – Short Term Rentals
• Village of Cayuga - Local Law - Dog Control

Ways & Means Committee

The committee is reviewing several agency contracts and authorizing year-end accrual adjustments for the 2023 Operating Budget. The meeting also includes department updates on tax collections, payroll, and real property transfers.

• Contract authorizations including $940,500 for Cayuga County Office of Tourism and $800,000 for Soil and Water Conservation District
• Authorization for year-end accrual adjustments to the 2023 Operating Budget
• Proposed emergency repairs to approximately 4,000 square feet of the County Office Building Roof
• Proposed fee rate changes for Emerson Park and Parks & Trails facility rentals
• Authorization to sign $3,500 contracts for 10 different local libraries

Mental Health Sub-Committee

The Mental Health Subcommittee of the Cayuga County Community Services Board is meeting to review and approve the October meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive the Director's Report. They will discuss the Local Services Plan, the Mental Health Task Force, and hear agency reports from local behavioral health and counseling services. The meeting is procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review and approval of October meeting minutes
• Director's Report
• Local Services Plan discussion
• Mental Health Task Force update
• Agency reports from Behavioral Health Unit, Cayuga Counseling Services, Contact Community Services, Hillside, Liberty Resources, PROs/Unity House

Health & Human Services Committee

The committee is reviewing resolutions to fill several vacancies in the Health, Social Services, and Mental Health departments. The body is also discussing contracts for domestic violence services, foster parent recruitment, and youth sports development.

• Resolutions to fill Director of Community Health Services, Public Health Nurse, and Sr. Public Health Educator positions
• Contract renewal with Finger Lakes Dog Protection Agency, Inc.
• 5-year contract with Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency, Inc. for Residential Domestic Violence Services (1/1/24–12/31/28)
• Contracts with Cayuga Centers for Family Preservation, Family Support, and Restorative Case Management
• Agreement to provide Youth Development Services for Youth Team Sports

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority board will approve the agenda and minutes from prior meetings, review financial reports including accounts payable and reconciliation, and receive updates on several infrastructure projects. Committee reports from Finance/Project Management and Personnel will also be presented.

• Approval of Accounts Payable Reports for January 17, 2024
• Reconciliation report for December 1–31, 2023
• Updates on Long Point Pumping Station, Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Rd.), Cato Water Project, Genesee Street Project, and North Street Connection
• County Infrastructure Report/Master Plan update
• Finance/Project Management and Personnel Committee reports

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will consider three resolutions: amending the county cell phone policy, authorizing a contract with a former deputy county clerk for training assistance, and designating Juneteenth as a county holiday. The committee will also receive updates from several departments, including the Board of Elections, IT, and Veterans Services.

• Resolution 1-24-GO-1: Amends Cayuga County Cellular Phone Policy, including $20/month reimbursement for personal phone use
• Resolution 1-24-GO-2: Authorizes contract with Dawn Wolff at $75/hour, not to exceed $5,000, for training in County Clerk's Office
• Resolution 1-24-GO-3: Designates June 19 as 'Juneteenth Independence Day'
• IT update: New voting machines delivered; ERP solution investigation ongoing
• Veterans Services: 34 actions assisted, 58 appointments transported to Syracuse VAMC

Judicial & Public Safety Committee

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee will vote on resolutions to fill multiple sheriff vacancies, appoint the assigned counsel administrator, and authorize an electronic monitoring contract. The committee will also receive updates from the 911 center, assigned counsel, probation, and sheriff's office on staffing, training, and operations.

• Resolution 1-24-JP-1: Appoint Lloyd E. Hoskins as Administrator for Indigent Defendants at $45/hour for a one-year term.
• Resolution 1-24-JP-2: Authorize agreement with Recovery Monitoring Solutions for electronic monitoring, funded by a GIVE grant.
• Resolution 1-24-JP-3: Create and fill one Deputy Sheriff position for the Civil Division, budgeted at $62,279 starting salary.
• Resolutions 1-24-JP-4 through 1-24-JP-7: Authorize filling 10 vacant sheriff positions (2 patrol, 7 custody, 1 sergeant).
• Resolution 1-24-JP-8 & 1-24-JP-9: Approve salary increases for certain non-bargaining sheriff positions.

People with Development Disabilities Sub-Committee

The Cayuga County People with Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is holding a routine meeting. The agenda includes public comment, approval of December minutes, agency reports from local service providers, and a director's report. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public to be heard
• Review and approval of December 2023 minutes
• Agency reports from ARISE, Cayuga Centers, Cayuga Counseling, DDRO, Exceptional Family Resources, Gavras Center, Mozaic, Unity House
• Director's report

Planning & Economic Development Committee

The committee is reviewing department updates regarding workforce training, economic development projects, and soil and water conservation. The meeting includes appointments to the Parks Commission and a presentation on current planning projects.

• Appointments of six members to the Parks Commission
• CEDA report on 15 business projects with total project costs ranging from $1M to $180M
• Update on the Workforce Development Center building design on Grant Avenue
• Soil & Water Conservation District report on 238 acres of cover crops and a new ARPA-funded bark blower
• Weights & Measures testing results for gas pumps, truck scales, and grocery stores

Planning & Public Works Committee

The Planning & Public Works Committee will hear a presentation from Planning Director Steve Lynch introducing the department and its current projects, and will consider appointments to the Parks Commission and CCIDA. Department heads will give updates on employment, economic development, soil and water conservation, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and tourism.

• Appointments to Parks Commission: Caren Thompson, James Basile, Kim Jones, Kristina Sherman, Susan Rusinko, Don Oltz (terms 1/1/24-12/31/26)
• Appointments to CCIDA: Ben Vitale, Donna Adams
• Planning presentation covers 16 projects including Micron site development, Emerson Park redevelopment, and Erie Canal rewatering
• CEDA reports 14 active economic development projects with total project costs up to $180M
• Soil & Water Conservation District reports 238 acres of cover crops and new ARPA-funded bark blower

Water Quality Management Agency (WQMA)

The Cayuga County Water Quality Management Agency will hold elections for officers and receive reports from county departments, lake associations, and partner organizations on water quality issues, including invasive species and nutrient management.

• Elections for WQMA officers
• Cayuga County Environmental Health Update
• Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Update
• Owasco Lake Report
• Skaneateles Lake Report

Water & Sewer Authority Board

The Cayuga County Water and Sewer Authority board will discuss several capital projects including Genesee Street Phase One, Cayuga Milk Ingredients, Long Point Pumping Station, and the Cayuga Lake Protection Plan. The meeting also covers a Master Plan update and new business items.

• Genesee Street- Phase One
• Cayuga Milk Ingredients
• Long Point Pumping Station
• Master Plan
• Cayuga Lake Protection Plan (Honoco Road)

Legislature

This is the annual reorganization meeting where newly elected and reelected legislators are sworn in, and the legislature selects its chairperson, vice chairperson, and majority and minority leaders for 2024. The only resolution on the agenda is adopting the legislature's Rules of Order, which govern meetings, committees, and procedures. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Swearing in of 11 legislators, including 4 newly elected (Jonathan C. Anna, Ben Vitale, Tom A. Winslow, Stephanie A. DeVito) and 7 reelected
• Swearing in of newly elected County Clerk Brian Scanlon
• Nominations and election of Legislative Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Designation of Majority and Minority Leaders for 2024
• Resolution 1-24-LEG-1 adopting the Cayuga County Legislature Rules of Order