Livingston County public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors adopted two local laws increasing income limits for real property tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. The Board also approved the renewal of Agricultural District #3 and established 2023 town tax levies.
- Adopted Local Law E-2022 increasing income limits for disability tax exemptions (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Adopted Local Law F-2022 increasing income limits for senior citizen tax exemptions (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Approved eight-year modification and renewal of Agricultural District #3 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Approved 2023 town budget levies and county tax apportionment (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Approved $732,000 for Stones Falls Road Over Mill Creek superstructure replacement (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Adopted the Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for preventing domestic terrorism (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Authorized purchase of two Ford F-350 trucks for $117,738.84 and one Ford F-450 for $66,026.40 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
- Appointed Kristen Fisher as Director of Community Mental Health Services effective Feb 6, 2023 (Ayes-1,590, Noes-0)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee approved the 2023 town tax levies and the apportionment of county taxes. It also adopted a domestic terrorism threat assessment plan and authorized several vehicle purchases for county departments. Additionally, the board approved new real property tax exemptions for seniors and persons with disabilities.
- Approved 2023 Town Levy amounts for 17 towns
- Adopted Livingston County Threat Assessment Plan for preventing domestic terrorism
- Approved 2023 Equalization and Apportionment of County Taxes
- Adopted Local Law E-2022 (tax exemption for persons with disabilities with limited income)
- Adopted Local Law F-2022 (tax exemption for eligible senior citizens)
- Authorized purchase of 2025 Freightliner bucket truck for Highway Dept not to exceed $239,697.00
- Authorized purchase of two 2022 Ford F-350 trucks for Central Services not to exceed $117,738.84
- Authorized purchase of 2023 Toyota Highlander for Dept of Social Services not to exceed $36,882.00
Planning Board
The Board recommended approval for several zoning referrals, including a short-term rental moratorium in the Village of Lima and a solar facility moratorium extension in the Town of Conesus. A solar regulation amendment for the Town of North Dansville was approved with a specific modification to protect prime farmland. The Board also elected its 2023 officers.
- Approved Zoning Referral #2022-087 (North Dansville solar regulations) with modification prohibiting Type 2 Solar Systems on Prime Farmland (16-0-0)
- Approved Zoning Referral #2022-085 (Village of Geneseo Comprehensive Plan) (16-0-0)
- Approved Zoning Referral #2022-095 (Town of Conesus solar and battery storage moratorium extension) (16-0-0)
- Approved Zoning Referral #2022-097 (Village of Lima short-term rental moratorium) (16-0-0)
- Elected 2023 officers: Alex Pierce (Chairman), John Van Heusen (Vice Chairman), and Clara Mulligan (Secretary) (16-0-0)
- Approved November 10, 2022, meeting minutes (16-0-0)
Public Services Committee
The committee approved several vehicle purchases, including a bucket truck and pickup trucks, and authorized funding for the Stones Falls Road bridge replacement. New fee schedules for ALS/BLS emergency services were established, and the eight-year renewal of Agricultural District #3 was approved. A resolution regarding solar power benefit equity was tabled.
- Approved $29,658 grant for swift water rescue equipment (Carried)
- Approved purchase of 2025 Freightliner bucket truck not to exceed $239,697 (Carried)
- Approved $732,000 for Stones Falls Road Over Mill Creek bridge replacement (Carried)
- Approved new ALS/BLS fee schedule effective January 1, 2023 (Carried)
- Approved $88,000 contract with University of Rochester for EMS Medical Director (Carried)
- Approved $14,416.21 monthly increase for PrimeCare Medical jail services (Carried)
- Approved $375,000 DOJ grant to hire three Community Policing Deputies (Carried)
- Approved eight-year modification and renewal of Agricultural District #3 (Carried)
Human Services Committee
The committee approved various service contracts for the Department of Health, Office of Workforce Development, and Department of Social Services. It also authorized the purchase of a new vehicle for the Department of Social Services and created a Director of Nursing Service position for the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.
- Approved health contracts for Conesus Lake Nursing Home, FosterMartin, Inc., ROC Speech and Language Services, LLC, and S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
- Appointed Merilee Walker to the Community Services Board and Bryan Mentry to the Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Board
- Appointed Jennifer Rodriguez as Interim Director of Community Mental Health Services
- Authorized acceptance of a $20,523.00 donation from the Estate of Edward J. Sick for dog care
- Appointed Deborah Bump, Susan George, and Sydney Underwood to the Community Initiatives Council
- Approved workforce contracts for Geneseo Parish Outreach Center, Chances and Changes, Inc., and Livingston Health Care Systems, Inc.
- Approved multiple DSS contracts including providers for counseling, domestic violence services, and psychological evaluations
- Approved purchase of one 2023 Toyota Highlander L for DSS not to exceed $36,882.00
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors approved the final 2023 budget and passed Local Law No. 3-2022 to override the state-imposed tax levy limit. Additionally, the Board updated its weighted voting power based on 2020 Census data and approved several real property tax exemptions and contracts.
- Adopted 2023 Final Budget and authorized its appropriation
- Approved Local Law No. 3-2022 overriding the 2023 fiscal year tax levy limit
- Approved Local Law No. 4-2022 updating Board voting power based on 2020 Census
- Approved inclusion of two parcels in Agricultural District #2 in the Town of Conesus
- Authorized $3,435,249.78 for Abstract of Claims #11A
- Approved PILOT agreements for Dimension Renewable Energy and Next Era Energy Resources, LLC
- Authorized purchase of 2023 Chevrolet Traverse ($36,929.85), Chevrolet Tahoe ($52,497.50), and Dodge Charger ($37,175.03)
- Approved lease of 9,764 sq ft at 4624 Millennium Drive to Pride & Joy Child Care of Geneseo
Ways and Means Committee
The committee approved the final 2023 County Budget and the appropriation of those funds. It also adopted local laws to override the 2023 tax levy limit and update the Board of Supervisors' weighted voting power.
- Adopted 2023 County Budget and authorized its appropriation
- Approved Local Law No. 3-2022 overriding the 2023 tax levy limit
- Approved Local Law No. 4-2022 updating weighted vote apportionment
- Approved $131,900 supplemental contract for Popli Design Group for bridge rehabilitation
- Approved $36,000 administrative services agreement for Land Bank Corporation
- Authorized purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe ($52,497.50) and one Dodge Charger ($37,175.03) for Sheriff's Office
- Authorized purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Traverse LS ($36,929.85) for Board of Supervisors
- Appointed Shari Hutchison as Director of Long-Term Care at $160,000 annual salary
Planning Board
The Board determined that a proposed solar facility on Main Street in the Village of Dansville has no significant county-wide impact. A separate proposal for a solar facility on Henty Road in the Town of Avon resulted in no action after motions for both approval and disapproval failed.
- Approved September 8, 2022 meeting minutes (16-0-0)
- Recommended Approval of Zoning Referral #2022-078 (Avon solar facility) denied (9-6-1)
- Recommended Disapproval of Zoning Referral #2022-078 (Avon solar facility) denied (8-7-1)
- Issued letter of No Action for Zoning Referral #2022-078
- Recommended Approval of Zoning Referral #2022-075 (Dansville solar facility) denied (2-14-0)
- Determined Zoning Referral #2022-075 (Dansville solar facility) has no significant County Wide impact (15-1-0)
Human Services Committee
The committee approved several service contracts for the Departments of Health and Social Services, including a $1.05M grant for emergency preparedness. The board also appointed three members to the Board of Health and updated the county's immunization fee schedule.
- Approved contract for Child Support attorney services not to exceed $160,000
- Approved $1,052,099.00 grant for Public Health Emergency Preparedness
- Approved hospice care contract for Avon Nursing Home
- Approved occupational therapy contract for Karen Conway ($65 per 30 min session)
- Approved special education and tuition contract for Arc GLOW Kidstart
- Appointed Ahsen Sheikh, M.D., Douglas MacKenzie, M.D., and Merilee Walker to Board of Health
- Approved updated immunization fee schedule effective October 1, 2022
- Approved $5,000 contract for Catherine S. Apostoleris for 2023 Community Needs Assessment
Board of Supervisors Meeting
The Board of Supervisors scheduled public hearings for November 16, 2022, regarding the 2023 budget, a tax levy limit override, and updated voting apportionment. The Board also approved several professional service contracts and allocated funds for workforce development and water infrastructure.
- Approved Abstract of Claims #10B for $2,347,765.33 (1,858-0)
- Scheduled public hearings for Nov 16, 2022, for 2023 Budget, Local Law C-2022 (tax levy override), and Local Law D-2022 (weighted voting) (1,858-0)
- Approved $7,500 in youth sports equipment contracts for Cal Mum Youth Basketball and GLOW YMCA (1,858-0)
- Authorized lease of 130 sq ft to NYS Dept of Education (ACCES-VR) at $332.53/month starting Jan 1, 2023 (1,858-0)
- Authorized $100,000 in ARPA funds for Workforce Development job training (1,858-0)
- Authorized up to $1,050,000 in Akzo Settlement Funds for Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project (1,858-0)
- Approved partnership with Empire Access to apply for USDA ReConnect broadband funding (1,858-0)
- Waived Civil Service exam fees for military veterans (1,858-0)
Ways and Means Committee
The committee approved using up to $1,050,000 in Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for engineering and design work on the Leicester/York Regional Water Supply Expansion Project. It also authorized a $100,000 ARPA allocation for workforce development job training, created 30 CNA trainee positions at the nursing home, and set public hearings for November 16 on the 2023 budget, a tax levy override, and weighted-vote apportionment. A 3% salary increase for board members was approved in executive session.
- Approved $1.05M Akzo Nobel Settlement Funds for Leicester/York water supply engineering (carried)
- Approved $100,000 ARPA allocation to Workforce Development for job training (carried)
- Created 30 full-time CNA Trainee positions at Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (carried)
- Authorized USDA ReConnect broadband application with Empire Access; county match $3.88M (carried)
- Approved $2.35M abstract of claims #10B (carried)
- Approved 3% salary increase for each board member for 2023 (carried)
- Set public hearing for Nov 16 on 2023 budget, tax levy override, and weighted-vote apportionment (carried)
- Approved lease of 130 sq ft at Government Center to NYS Education Dept at $332.53/month (carried)
Family Council
The Family Council discussed facility census goals, COVID-19 quarantine numbers, and vaccination progress. The center is applying to host an in-house CNA training program and is recruiting for a Director of Long-Term Care.
- Application for an in-house CNA Training Program
- Job Fair scheduled for October 26 from 2-6pm
- Recruitment for a Director of Long-Term Care
- 144 residents and 37 staff received the Bi-Valent booster
- Census currently at 183 residents
Family Council
The Family Council discussed staff transitions following the resignation of Director Justin Bayliss. The meeting included updates on COVID-19 status, resident vaccination rates, and a change in the facility's star rating.
- Justin Bayliss resigned as Director of LTC
- Eric Townsend serving as Administrator of Record in the interim
- Frank Bassett returning for a short period as a consultant
- LCCNR star rating changed from 4 stars to 3 stars
- 178 residents reported, with 167 receiving booster shots
Family Council
The Family Council discussed COVID-19 statistics, staffing updates, and new visitation protocols. The meeting also introduced the new Director of Long Term Care, Justin Bayliss.
- Introduction of Justin Bayliss as New Director of Long Term Care
- Report of 42 residents testing positive for COVID-19 in May
- Implementation of a new contract with Wound Healing Solutions for Friday nurse practitioner visits
- New visitation policy requiring designated areas for groups of more than two visitors
- Upcoming LPN, CNA, and UNA training classes starting in July
Family Council
The Family Council discussed facility updates including a new 4-star rating and upcoming leadership changes. Staff provided reports on current COVID-19 resident and staff numbers, testing protocols, and visitation procedures.
- Justin Bayliss to start as Director of Long Term Care on June 13, 2022
- 28 residents currently in COVID-19 quarantine
- 14 staff members currently out due to COVID-19
- LCCNR announced as a 4-star facility on May 10, 2022
- Plan to increase Activities staff to three part-time employees by end of June
Family Council
The Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation discussed new COVID-19 testing requirements for visitors and the temporary suspension of admissions. The body also provided updates on staffing recruitment and personnel changes.
- Requirement for visitors to provide negative SARS-CoV-2 test results 1-2 days prior to visit
- Temporary suspension of admissions effective 1/14/2022
- Introduction of Angela Swain as Director of Social Work services
- Departure of Roger Eric Townsend effective 1/28/2022
- Report that the WCCH Dialysis Center has no official open date