Livingston County public meetings in 2021
14 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will consider ratifying labor agreements for CSEA part-time/seasonal employees and the New York State Nurses Association. The body will also review budget amendments for the Board of Elections and Sheriff's Office and a contract for library services.
- Ratification of CSEA Part-time/Seasonal Employees collective bargaining agreement (Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022)
- Ratification of New York State Nurses Association collective bargaining agreement (Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2022)
- Contract for Pioneer Library System for library services: $97,000.00
- Budget amendments for Board of Elections ($155,682.46) and Sheriff's Office
- Discussion of Land Bank property purchases: 3086 Mill Street, 24 Stanley Street, and 32 Jefferson Street
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is deciding on amendments to the 2021 salary schedule for several county departments and approving professional services contracts. The meeting also includes budget amendments for the Office for the Aging and the establishment of a new account for Conesus Lake Safe Yield.
- Contract with Hancock Estabrook, LLP for labor and employment legal services at $225/hour (Partner), $195/hour (Associate), and $115/hour (Paralegal)
- Contract with TransPro Consulting, LLC for internal customer satisfaction analysis totaling $65,250.00
- Creation of three Public Health Specialist positions and one WIC Nutritionist position in the Department of Health
- Creation of a Case Supervisor – Grade A and a Data Management Analyst position in the Department of Social Services
- Budget amendment of $38,180.00 for the Office for the Aging using federal stimulus money for vaccine access
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is deciding on a construction contract for highway rehabilitation and the adoption of the Livingston County Strategic Plan. Members will also review budget amendments for Emergency Management and the Sheriff's Office.
- Contract for Bronson Hill Road rehabilitation in Avon and Livonia with Ramsey Constructors, Inc. for $3,111,958.00
- Adoption of the Livingston County Strategic Plan
- Increase of $400,000.00 for the LCSO Training Facility Capital Project
- Budget amendment for Emergency Management (COVID-19) in the amount of $14,296.00
- Budget amendment for Sheriff's Office (STOP DWI) in the amount of $2,030.84
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is reviewing several budget amendments and equipment purchases. Key items include a new sign truck for the Highway Department and funding for a Home Delivered Meal vehicle.
- Purchase of one 2023 Freightliner M2-106 Medium Duty sign truck from Tracey Road Equipment for up to $220,353.00
- Budget amendment for the Office for the Aging to use stimulus funding for a new Home Delivered Meal vehicle
- Budget transfer of $49,141.00 within the Department of Health (WIC) for laptops, a van, and marketing
- Resolution regarding local administration of the potential Finger Lakes National Heritage Area
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #6A-June 9, 2021
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is considering several action items, including updating the County 457 deferred compensation plan and declaring two vehicles as surplus. Members will discuss increasing a development corporation contract to $1.2 million and a tax agreement for a solar project in Geneseo.
- Increase contract with Livingston County Development Corporation to $1,200,000
- 15-year PILOT agreement for Helios Energy New York 15 LLC solar project in Geneseo
- Amended $362,000 water service project on Telephone Road in Town of York
- Surplus declaration of 2003 Chevrolet 2500 and 2006 Ford F550
- Amendment to the County of Livingston 457 deferred compensation plan
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is reviewing budget amendments, personnel appointments, and the distribution of mortgage tax receipts. Key discussions include a co-development agreement for a hazardous waste site and increased funding for downtown revitalization.
- Increase of contract with Livingston County Development Corporation to $1,200,000.00
- Distribution of $603,389.93 in mortgage tax receipts to towns and villages
- Co-Development Agreement with Land Bank for demolition and remediation of 1920 Buell Avenue, Lima
- Appointment of Diane M. Deane as Commissioner of Social Services
- Creation of one full-time Senior Motor Vehicle Clerk position
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing a proposed local law to allow 12 and 13-year-old licensed hunters to hunt deer through 2023. The body is also considering several capital project funding increases and a settlement regarding a hazardous waste site.
- Proposed Local Law No. A-2021 for a Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program with a public hearing set for May 12, 2021
- Authorization to sign a settlement with NYS DEC for the remediation of 1920 Buell Avenue, Lima
- Establishment of a $150,000 Capital Project Account for DOH Facility
- Capital project increases: $200,000 for Ambulance Equipment, $100,000 for Campus Upgrades, and $100,000 for Courthouse Upgrades
- Donation of Adirondack chair swings to the Letchworth State Park Autism Nature Trail
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is deciding on the approval of a $3,023,944.87 abstract of claims and several budget amendments. They are also discussing lease agreements with the U.S. Government for office space for Judge Richard Wesley.
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #4A-April 14, 2021 for $3,023,944.87
- Two contracts with Partyman Catering & Rental not to exceed $5,000 each
- Five-year lease with U.S. Government for 2,543 sq ft at 6 Court Street, Geneseo
- Two-month lease extension for Judge Richard Wesley at an annual rate of $50,443.84
- Creation of one full-time Laborer position (Wage Grade 7 CSEA) in Central Services
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing several budget actions, including a Sheriff's Office amendment and fund transfers for the Department of Health and Office for the Aging. The committee is also considering updates to the Affirmative Action Plan and the adoption of a new COVID-19 vaccination leave policy.
- Modification of the Livingston County Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
- Adoption of a COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Policy effective March 12, 2021
- Budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office involving $71,596.00
- Transfer of $7,470.00 within the Department of Health for Emergency Preparedness
- Fund transfers from the Office for the Aging to purchase laptops
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is reviewing a proposal to create a new Payroll Specialist position and appointing seven members to the Livingston County Land Bank Corporation Board. The body is also considering an increase in the County Clerk's annual allowance for mortgage tax administration.
- Creation of one full-time Payroll Specialist position at Wage Grade 15 CSEA Contract
- Appointment of 7 members to the Livingston County Land Bank Corporation Board
- Proposed increase of County Clerk's annual mortgage tax expense allowance to $60,037.61
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #3A-March 10, 2021
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing several financial and operational items including nursing center repairs and professional consulting. The agenda also includes a proposed grant for microbusinesses and a public hearing notice regarding police reform.
- $29,500.00 contract for ceiling track repairs at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Consulting services contract with The Bonadio Group for COVID-19 funding programs
- Grant application up to $300,000 for a Microenterprise Program via the LCDC
- Public hearing scheduled for March 10, 2021, regarding the Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative Plan
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #2B totaling $1,374,799.42
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is reviewing several items including personnel salary schedule amendments for nursing and health departments. It is also considering a $400,000 capital project increase for the Emergency Operations Center and multiple solar energy PILOT agreements.
- Creation of two full-time Charge Nurse positions at the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
- Creation of one full-time Home Health Aide and one full-time Licensed Practical Nurse position for the Department of Health
- $400,000 increase to the Emergency Operations Center Capital Project account
- Tax roll corrections for parcels in Sparta, Springwater, and West Sparta
- Three solar energy PILOT agreements with Distributed Sun LLC in the Town of Mt. Morris
Ways and Means Committee
The committee will consider correcting tax rolls for three parcels in the Towns of Groveland and York. Members will also discuss the impact of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 on tax foreclosures.
- Correcting tax rolls for parcels in Groveland and York, including a $369.24 refund for William Dempsey
- Rescinding Resolutions 2020-229 and 2020-279 regarding the Livingston County Area Chamber of Commerce as the Tourism Promotion Agency
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #1B-January 27, 2021
- Discussion of the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
- Review of the 5 Year Capital Improvement Plan
Ways and Means Committee
The committee is reviewing several personnel appointments, including a Deputy Highway Superintendent and an Emergency Management Services Director. The body is also considering the purchase of five police vehicles and the approval of two abstracts of claims totaling over $4.1 million.
- Purchase of five 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD PPVs from Hoselton Chevrolet, Inc. for a total not to exceed $181,948.40
- Appointment of Shaun M. Metcalfe as Deputy Highway Superintendent
- Appointment of Brad Austin as Emergency Management Services Director with an annual salary of $75,000.00
- Approval of Abstract of Claims #12B ($2,421,694.39) and #1A ($1,759,141.91)
- Contract for grant writing assistance with Thoma Development Consultants based on hourly rates