Madison County, NY

General

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will review department updates and several authorizations. The body is considering agreements for equipment and the acquisition of an ambulance.

• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc.
• Agreement with Motorola Solutions
• Acquisition of an ambulance from the Village of Madison and assumption of lease
• Renaming the Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Emergency Services
• Re-appointment of members to the Madison County Traffic Safety Board

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The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive updates on sales tax, real property, and tourism. The body will consider resolutions regarding state legislation and county-owned premises.

• Resolution urging Governor Hochul to veto the 'Good Food' Bill S.7638/A.8091
• Draft resolution to ratify public auction bids and direct conveyance of county-owned premises
• Proposed amendment to the agreement with Empire Long Distance Corporation for the Madison County MIP Project

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The committee will discuss the disposal of surplus personal property and a highway equipment rental reserve. Members will review bids for the Sheriff's Criminal Division Headquarters and consider modifying the 2026 adopted county budget.

• Designating disposal of surplus county personal property
• Discussion of Highway Equipment Rental Reserve Resolution
• Review of bid tab for 2026-25 Madison County Sherriff's Criminal Division Headquarters
• Authorization of change orders for ongoing projects
• Proposed modification of the 2026 adopted county budget

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and several administrative resolutions. The body is discussing the adoption of new service animal and FOIL policies, as well as the creation of two Special Patrol Officer positions for the Sheriff's Office.

• Proposed Local Law No. 5 for the Year 2026 regarding a residency waiver for the Public Health Director
• Agreement with Wanderers' Rest Humane Association, Inc. for dog and cat shelter services
• Creation of two additional Special Patrol Officers in the Sheriff's Office
• Renewal of agreements with Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan and MVP Health Care
• Extension agreement for RFP 4-25 Insurance Broker of Record

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee is meeting to discuss the 2027 budget update and accept the tentative budget as filed. The body will consider several modifications to the 2026 adopted budget and schedule public hearings for the 2027 fiscal year budgets.

• Accepting the Tentative Budget as filed by the Budget Officer
• Authorizing public hearings on the 2027 Tentative County Budget and Clockville Water District budget
• Modifications to the 2026 Adopted Budget for Assigned Counsel, MH OASAS Rev, and vehicle leases
• Modifications to the 2026 Adopted Budget for H-Delphi Falls Closeout and H Sewer Closeout
• Authorizing the accumulation of equipment rental proceeds for a Highway Department Shoulder Machine replacement

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The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee is discussing landfill permit renewals and modifications. The body is also reviewing transfer station performance and proposed free drop-off programs for pumpkins and Christmas trees.

• Resolution to terminate agreement with ALS Group USA, CORP. for laboratory and environmental testing
• Update on major permit modification for 125,000 tpy submitted August 14
• Proposed 2026 Free Pumpkin Drop-Off and 2026/2027 Free Christmas Tree Drop-Off
• Review of HHW drop-off services and contract updates with Miller Environmental
• Update on the Fall/Hamilton Shred Event held October 17

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The committee will discuss authorizing modifications to the 2026 Adopted County Budget. Members will also consider an agreement with the Community Action Program (Family Action).

• Modification of the 2026 Adopted County Budget
• Agreement with Community Action Program (Family Action)
• Operation Green Light observation for military and veterans

General

The Madison County Board of Supervisors meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with public hearings at 11:00 A.M. on Local Law No. 3 (overriding the tax cap levy) and Local Law No. 4 (establishing salaries of certain county officials). The board is scheduled to vote on adopting both local laws, along with budget modifications, new full-time positions, and several service contracts. Other items include 2027 solid waste punch card fees and changes to solid waste program fees. The agenda lists items only; it does not include dollar amounts or the text of the proposed laws.

• Public hearings and votes on Local Law No. 3 of 2026 (overriding the tax cap levy) and Local Law No. 4 of 2026 (establishing salaries of certain county officials)
• Budget modifications for the H-Solsville Bridge, Broadband Poles, ARE Park Utilities, and the ConnectALL Broadband Project
• Creating full-time positions in the Department of Social Services and the Highway Department
• A resolution establishing a fee for 2027 solid waste punch cards and amending fees for the solid waste management program
• Contracts and agreements, including Excellus medical administration services, Birnie Bus Service transportation, Together for Youth, TipCo, Madison County Tourism, and Community Action Program (transportation and housing)

Government Operations Committee

The Madison County Government Operations Committee is meeting to discuss department updates and vote on several resolutions, including a retiree recognition, a salary modification, a personnel policy amendment on lactation time, an extension for the insurance broker of record, and a renewal with Excellus for medical administration services. The agenda also includes an executive session for litigation, personnel, and salary matters.

• Resolution of Appreciation for retiree recognition
• Modifying 2026 salary of a management confidential employee
• Amending personnel policy on lactation time away from work
• Extension agreement for RFP 4-25 Insurance Broker of Record for Madison County Commercial Building, Property, Liability and Equipment
• Renew agreement with Excellus for Medical Administration Services

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee is meeting to review routine financial reports and to consider five resolutions. Four resolutions would modify the 2026 adopted county budget for specific projects: the H-Solsville Bridge, Broadband Poles, ARE Park Utilities, and the ConnectALL Broadband Project. The committee will also consider a Host Community Benefit Grant resolution and distribution list. The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed dollar amounts or project specifics provided in the agenda text.

• Budget modification for H-Solsville Bridge
• Budget modification for Broadband Poles
• Budget modification for ARE Park Utilities
• Budget modification for ConnectALL Broadband Project
• Host Community Benefit Grant Resolution & Distribution List

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will convene to receive departmental updates from the District Attorney, Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Management. The agenda also includes a discussion on contracted services and approval of the previous meeting's minutes. No specific actions or decisions are listed beyond these routine items.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2026
• District Attorney department update
• Sheriff's Office department update
• Contracted services discussion
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026

The committee approved the minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting. No other resolutions were passed, though members discussed coroner duties, jail mental health staffing, and school bus red light cameras.

• Approved August 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will consider several resolutions, including designating surplus county personal property for disposal, amending the snow and ice control agreement for county roads, and extending the municipal snow and ice agreement for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The committee will also review budget modifications for ARE Park Water and Broadband Operations, along with monthly reports from Central Services and Facilities. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the August 26, 2026 meeting and an executive session.

• Designating disposal of surplus county personal property
• Authorizing amendment of agreement for control of snow and ice on county roads
• Authorizing agreement to extend and adjust conventional municipal snow and ice agreement for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Modification of 2026 adopted county budget for ARE Park Water
• Modification of 2026 adopted county budget for Broadband Operations

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The Madison County Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will review updates on sales tax, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and planning. The committee will also consider resolutions to ratify and accept bids from a public auction and authorize an agreement with Madison County Tourism, Inc.

• Sales tax update through September 14, 2026
• Resolution to ratify and accept bids from public auction and former owner repurchases, directing conveyance of county-owned premises
• Resolution authorizing an agreement with Madison County Tourism, Inc.
• Updates from various departments including real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and planning

The committee approved the results of a recent real property foreclosure auction and authorized an agreement with Madison County Tourism, Inc. Members also received updates on sales tax growth and the Cazenovia Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

• Approved August 26, 2026 Final Minutes
• Approved ratification of public auction bids and former owner repurchases for county-owned premises
• Approved agreement with Madison County Tourism, INC.

Health and Human Services Committee

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will consider authorizing a modification to the 2026 adopted county budget, several agreements with service providers, and a modification to a transportation agreement. The agenda also includes a presentation on oral health and approval of the previous meeting's minutes.

• Discussion on authorizing modification of the 2026 adopted county budget
• Authorizing modification of agreement with Birnie Bus Service for transportation
• Authorizing agreements with Together for Youth, TipCo, and Community Action Program, Inc. (transportation and housing)
• Presentation on oral health

Solid Waste and Recycling

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review the proposed 2027 budget and tip fees, and consider resolutions amending fees for the solid waste program and establishing a fee for 2027 punch cards. They will also discuss an upcoming open-house event and may enter executive session for legal advice.

• 2027 Proposed Budget
• 2027 Proposed Tip Fees
• Resolution amending fees for participating in the Solid Waste Management Program (Local Law #3 of 2004)
• Resolution establishing a fee for 2027 Solid Waste Punch Cards
• Solid Waste Open-House Event on September 26th (9AM-11AM) with Town of Lincoln Fall Festival

Board of Supervisors

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider resolutions on the standard work day, a payroll overpayment recovery policy, and amendments to compliance policies. They will also introduce local laws for public hearings, modify the 2026 budget in several areas, and set 2027 salaries for county officers and managerial/confidential employees.

• Establishing standard work day and reporting days for certain county officials
• Introducing Local Law No. 4 and Local Law No. 3 for 2026, with public hearings
• Adopting a Recovery and Correction of Payroll Overpayments Policy
• Authorizing road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC
• Setting 2027 salaries for county officers and managerial/confidential employees

The Board adopted a local law overriding the state tax levy limit and set a public hearing for October 6, 2026, along with a separate local law fixing 2027 salaries for certain county officials. It approved a road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC, a $368,200 broadband design contract amendment with ECC Technologies, and several 2026 budget modifications. All resolutions passed by weighted votes of 1,202 ayes to 0 nays, with 298 absent, except the 2027 salary schedule for county officers and managerial/confidential employees, which passed 886 ayes, 316 abstentions, and 298 absent.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 overriding the tax levy limit (1,202-0, 298 absent); public hearing set for Oct. 6, 2026
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 fixing 2027 salaries for certain county officials (1,202-0, 298 absent); public hearing set for Oct. 6, 2026
• Approved 2027 salaries for county officers and managerial/confidential employees, 3.5% increase (886 ayes, 316 abstain, 298 absent)
• Approved road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC (1,202-0, 298 absent)
• Approved $368,200 amendment to ECC Technologies contract for broadband optical design, funded by MIP grant (1,202-0, 298 absent)
• Approved 2026 budget modifications for Multidisciplinary Teams, SAEF, Hospital & Medical Ins, and Mental Health Clinic (1,202-0, 298 absent)
• Approved Public Health Environmental Division fee and fine schedule effective Jan. 1, 2027 (1,202-0, 298 absent)
• Appointed Courtney Dugan, Elizah Dubach, and Edward Hollman to Youth Bureau Youth Board (1,202-0, 298 absent)

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will review 2027 budget highlights from multiple departments, discuss the deferred compensation plan, and consider several resolutions, including setting salaries for county officials and employees, adopting a payroll overpayment recovery policy, and authorizing agreements with Amwins Self-Funded and Hoffman Falls Wind. The meeting also includes routine reports and an executive session for litigation, personnel, and salary matters.

• Resolution establishing standard work day and reporting days for certain county officials
• Resolution fixing salaries of certain county officials for 2027
• Resolution establishing salaries of county officers and managerial/confidential employees for 2027
• Resolution authorizing road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC
• Resolution authorizing assignment agreement with Amwins Self-Funded, LLC

The Madison County Government Operations Committee approved the July 30, 2026 minutes, reviewed 2027 departmental budget highlights, and passed multiple resolutions regarding county policies, local laws, agreements, and positions. Resolutions included adopting Local Law No. 4 for 2026, establishing county officer and managerial salaries for 2027, adopting a payroll overpayment recovery policy, entering into a road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC, and creating an additional Special Patrol Officer position in the Sheriff's Office. The committee also held an executive session regarding litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved July 30, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved resolution establishing standard work day and reporting days for certain county officials
• Approved resolution acknowledging introduction of proposed Local Law No. 4 for the year 2026 and calling for a public hearing
• Approved resolution adopting Local Law No. 4 for the year 2026 as amended
• Approved resolution establishing salaries of county officers and managerial/confidential employees for 2027 as amended
• Approved resolution adopting a recovery and correction of payroll overpayments policy
• Approved resolution amending certain corporate compliance program policies
• Approved resolution authorizing chairman to enter into an assignment agreement with Amwins Self-Funded, LLC

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee is meeting to review 2027 budget highlights for several departments, receive a sales tax report, and consider resolutions including budget modifications and a local law. The agenda includes both informational items and actionable resolutions, such as authorizing a contract with LocumTenens for mental health services.

• 2027 budget highlights for Finance, Payroll, and Purchasing; Treasurer; and County Clerk's Office/DMV
• Sales tax report
• Resolution to modify 2026 adopted county budget (CAC)
• Resolution to introduce Local Law No. 3 for 2026 and call for public hearing
• Resolution to enter into agreement with LocumTenens and modify 2026 budget (Mental Health)

The Finance Ways and Means Committee approved the July 30, 2026 meeting minutes and passed multiple resolutions covering 2026 budget modifications, local law proceedings, and a mental health agreement. Department updates included reports on the upcoming tax foreclosure auction, sales tax distributions, and 2027 budget preparations. The committee also held an executive session to discuss employment and financial history matters.

• Approved July 30, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Approved Resolutions #1 through #7, including 2026 budget modifications and a mental health agreement with LocumTenens
• Entered and exited Executive Session to discuss personnel or financial history matters

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet to receive updates from county departments and agencies, including sales tax figures through August 2026, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and planning. The agenda is primarily informational, with no specific votes or decisions listed.

• Sales tax update through August 2026
• Real property update
• Career Center update
• IDA update
• Planning update including budget and resolutions

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee approved a $488,000 budget increase for the MIP broadband project to cover unexpected optical design costs required for state reimbursement. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 29, 2026, meeting and held an executive session to discuss medical and employment matters.

• Approved July 29, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved $488,000 budget increase for MIP broadband project
• Entered executive session to discuss medical and employment matters

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review department updates from assigned counsel, the district attorney, probation, the sheriff's office, and emergency management. Key discussions include the 2027 probation budget, a budget modification for a multidisciplinary team grant, and a school resource officer for Otselic Valley Central School District.

• 2027 Probation Budget discussion
• Budget modification for Multidisciplinary Team Grant
• School resource officer for Otselic Valley Central School District
• Approval of minutes from 7/28/26 and 7/29/26

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee approved an agreement with the Otselic Valley Central School District to create a school resource officer position, on a motion by Supervisor Loren Corbin and second by Vice-Chairwoman Michelle Kinville. The committee also approved the July 28 and July 29 meeting minutes, heard budget and staffing updates from Assigned Counsel, the District Attorney, Probation, the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management, and met in executive session to discuss a particular contract. No resolutions from the meeting were added to the Preferred Agenda.

• Approved an agreement with Otselic Valley Central School District to create a school resource officer position (motion by Corbin, second by Kinville)
• Approved minutes of the July 28, 2026 special meeting and July 29, 2026 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 11:00 a.m. to discuss a particular contract (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 12:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 12:31 p.m. (motion by Corbin, second by Kinville)
• No resolutions from the meeting were added to the Preferred Agenda

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will review the 2027 draft budgets for both highway and facilities departments, and consider authorizing a road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC. The committee will also discuss designating surplus county property for disposal and receive updates from highway and facilities staff.

• Authorizing Chairman to enter into Road Use Agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC
• Designating disposal of surplus county personal property
• 2027 Draft Budget Review (Highway and Facilities)
• Facilities Software Presentation - Master Library/Follet Software
• Approval of July 29, 2026 meeting minutes

The committee approved a resolution to enter into a road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC, pending final review. Members also approved the disposal of surplus county personal property and the July 29, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved road use agreement with Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC pending final review
• Approved resolution designating disposal of surplus county personal property
• Approved July 29, 2026 meeting minutes

Health and Human Services Committee

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will consider entering into an agreement with LocumTenens and authorizing a modification to the 2026 adopted county budget. They will also discuss a budget modification for SAEF, review the 2027 budget summary, and consider appointments to the Youth Bureau Youth Board. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and a commissioners report.

• Agreement with LocumTenens and 2026 budget modification
• Public Health Environmental Division approved fee and fine schedule
• Discussion on 2026 budget modification (SAEF)
• 2027 budget summary
• Appointments to Madison County Youth Bureau Youth Board

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions, including updates to the Public Health Environmental Division fee and fine schedule, modifications to the 2026 county budget for temporary psychiatric staffing and shelter arrears assistance, and appointments to the Youth Bureau Youth Board. The committee also reviewed 2027 budget summaries for Mental Health, Public Health, Social Services, and Veteran's Agency, and discussed potential background checks for Youth Board applicants.

• Approved Public Health Environmental Division fee and fine schedule updates (motion by Carvell, seconded by Daviau)
• Approved 2026 budget modification for temporary psychiatric staffing via LocumTenens
• Approved 2026 budget modification for Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment (SAEF) funding
• Approved appointment of 3 new members to the Madison County Youth Bureau Youth Board (motion by Carvell, seconded by Daviau)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Verbally approved need for background checks on Youth Board applicants, directed Director Louis to contact Sheriff's Department

Solid Waste and Recycling

The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review 2026 budget and tonnage updates, discuss the proposed 2027 budget and tip fees, and plan a public open-house event. They will also receive updates from the Solid Waste Technical Review Committee, including recommendations on NYSDEC proposed leachate regulations. The meeting is largely routine, with no major decisions expected.

• 2026 budget and tons updates
• 2027 proposed budget
• 2027 proposed tip fees
• Solid waste open-house event on September 26th, 9-11am, with Town of Lincoln Fall Festival
• NYSDEC proposed leachate regulations comments due September 9th

The Committee approved the minutes from the June 23, 2026, meeting. Staff reported that landfill tonnage is approximately 7.4% above normal and discussed a proposed 4% tip fee increase for 2027 budget planning.

• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Entered Executive Session for advice of counsel
• Exited Executive Session

Board of Supervisors

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider adopting an Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy, amending several internal policies, and modifying the 2026 county budget for Mental Health, Highway, Solid Waste, Corrections Prescriptions, Cazenovia Building, County Attorney, and County Clerk. The board will also vote on emergency medical service agreements with Bridgewater Fire Co., Village of West Winfield, and Town of Georgetown, and award a contract to Smith Structures Inc. for a bid. A public hearing is scheduled for a Community Development Block Grant involving Pewter Spoon Cafe.

• Adopting an Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy
• Modifying the 2026 County Budget for Mental Health, Highway, Solid Waste, Corrections Prescriptions, Caz Bldg to H Fund, County Attorney, and County Clerk
• Authorizing agreements for emergency medical services with Bridgewater Fire Co., Village of West Winfield, and Town of Georgetown
• Awarding a bid to Smith Structures Inc. and approving trade-in of 2019 John Deere tractor
• Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant for Pewter Spoon Cafe

The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to request the Industrial Development Agency deny a PILOT agreement for Hoffman Falls Wind, LLC, citing disproportionate tax exemptions and minimal job creation. The board also approved amendments to several technology policies, including a new AI governance policy, and authorized multiple budget modifications and EMS agreements.

• Requested MCIDA deny Hoffman Falls Wind PILOT (933-0, 358 abstain)
• Adopted AI Governance Policy (1291-0)
• Amended Video Recording Policy (1291-0)
• Amended Social Media Policy (1291-0)
• Amended Information Security Policy (1291-0)
• Amended Cyber Security Notification Policy (1291-0)
• Approved $212,180 bid to Smith Structures for corridor renovation (1291-0)
• Approved $40,000 EMS agreement with Bridgewater Fire Co. (1291-0)

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The Government Operations Committee is reviewing updates to several county policies, including social media and cybersecurity. The body is also considering a budget modification for the County Attorney and the adoption of an AI governance policy.

• Adopting an Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy
• Authorizing the Modification of the 2026 Adopted County Budget (County Attorney)
• Amending the Video Recording, Social Media, and Written Information Security Policies
• Amending the Cyber Security Citizens' Notification and Software Vetting Policies
• Adopting a Recovery and Correction of Payroll Overpayments Policy

The Government Operations Committee approved seven policy amendments, including a new Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy, and tabled a resolution on recovering payroll overpayments pending Finance Department questions. The committee also approved a budget modification for the County Attorney's office and entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for retiree recognition
• Approved amendments to video recording, social media, written information security, cyber security citizens' notification, and software vetting policies
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy
• Tabled Recovery and Correction of Payroll Overpayments Policy
• Approved modification of 2026 Adopted County Budget (County Attorney)
• Entered executive session for litigation and personnel matters

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The Finance Ways and Means Committee will discuss modifications to the 2026 Adopted County Budget. The meeting also includes reviews of the sales tax report and reports from the Treasurer, Budget Officer, Real Property Tax Services, County Clerk's Office, and DMV.

• Budget modification for Mental Health
• Budget modification for Highway
• Budget modification for Solid Waste DEC
• Budget modification for Corrections Prescriptions
• Budget modifications for County Attorney and County Clerk

The Madison County Finance Ways and Means Committee approved Resolutions #1-7, all modifications to the 2026 adopted county budget covering Mental Health, Highway, Solid Waste DEC, Corrections Prescriptions, Caz Building to H Fund, County Attorney, and County Clerk. The committee also approved the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes and agreed by consensus to allow eligible resolutions from the meeting onto the preferred agenda. Most of the meeting was reports: the audit returned two findings, sales tax distributions are ahead of last year by about $795,000 (3.7%), and the county expects to take title to 50 foreclosure parcels on August 6, 2026.

• Approved Resolutions #1-7, modifications to the 2026 adopted county budget (Mental Health, Highway, Solid Waste DEC, Corrections Prescriptions, Caz Bldg to H Fund, County Attorney, County Clerk)
• Approved the June 25, 2026 draft meeting minutes
• Consensus to allow eligible resolutions from today's meeting to be added to the preferred agenda

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The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will receive department updates from several agencies. The body will discuss a budget modification for jail medications and review a quarterly report on the STOP DWI Outreach Program.

• Discussion of budget modification for jail medications
• STOP DWI Outreach Program 2nd Quarterly Report for 2026

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee met to receive operational updates from the District Attorney, Probation, Sheriff, and EMS departments. The committee held an executive session to discuss employment and financial history but took no formal legislative actions or resolutions during the meeting.

• Approved June 24, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 11:19 a.m. (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 12:03 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:04 p.m.

General

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will hear updates on sales tax, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, Buy Madison, MCPLUS, and planning. The main action item is a resolution to authorize an amendment to an agreement with ECC Technologies for network engineering and program oversight under the Municipal Infrastructure Grant.

• Resolution to amend agreement with ECC Technologies for Municipal Infrastructure Grant implementation
• Sales tax update through July 2026
• Real property update
• Career Center and IDA updates
• Tourism and PCD/HUB updates

The committee approved an amendment to the agreement with ECC Technologies, adding $2.5 million to the Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIP) for network engineering and program oversight. The motion passed unanimously. No other formal decisions were made; all other items were informational updates.

• Approved amendment to ECC Technologies agreement for MIP, adding $2.5M (passed)

General

The committee is meeting to discuss snow and ice control and the disposal of surplus personal property. Members will consider awarding a bid to Smith Structures Inc. and modifying the 2026 adopted County Budget, including funds for Caz Renovations.

• Awarding Bid 2026-24 to Smith Structures Inc.
• Modification of the 2026 adopted County Budget
• Modification of the 2026 adopted county budget for Caz Renovations
• Trade-in of a 2019 John Deer Tractor
• Control of snow and ice on county roads

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee approved several resolutions, including control of snow and ice on county roads, disposal of surplus county personal property, awarding a bid to Smith Structures Inc., and trade-in of a 2019 John Deere tractor. Two budget modification items were moved to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee. The committee also reviewed monthly highlights from the Highway and Facilities departments.

• Approved control of snow and ice on county roads resolution
• Approved disposal of surplus county personal property resolution
• Authorized Chairman to award Bid 2026-24 to Smith Structures Inc.
• Approved trade-in of 2019 John Deere tractor
• Moved two 2026 budget modification items to Finance, Ways & Means Committee

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss authorizing modifications to the 2026 adopted county budget regarding mental health. The body will also consider appointing a member to the Madison County Board of Health.

• Modification of the 2026 Adopted County Budget for Mental Health
• Appointment of a member to the Madison County Board of Health
• Youth Bureau presentation on TAP Data
• Social Services Commissioners Report and Burial Summary

The committee approved a budget modification for Mental Health, including $3,000 for Indeed costs and OASAS TII increases, and appointed Dr. Emily Johnson to the Board of Health. Reports were given on Veteran's Agency, Social Services, and Youth Bureau activities, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved Mental Health budget modification including $3,000 Indeed replenishment and OASAS TII increases
• Approved appointment of Dr. Emily Johnson to Madison County Board of Health (effective Aug 11, 2026 - Dec 31, 2030)
• Approved June 23, 2026 meeting minutes

Solid Waste and Recycling

The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review 2027 budget planning, consider proposed leachate regulations and new landfill gas/GHG emission rules, and receive updates on food scrap composting and flow control enforcement. The committee will also enter executive session for legal advice.

• 2027 Budget Planning and Preparation discussion
• Proposed Leachate Regulations with public comment period closing September 9, 2026
• Proposed Landfill Gas and GHG Emission Regulations
• Recycling - Food Scrap Composting Update
• Flow Control and Enforcement Updates

The committee approved the June 23, 2026, meeting minutes. Staff reported that landfill tonnage is approximately 7.4% above normal and discussed a proposed 4% tip fee increase for 2027. The Food Scrap Composting Project has received necessary approvals.

• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes
• Entered Executive Session for advice of counsel
• Exited Executive Session

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

The committee will meet to conduct other committee business and hold an executive session. The executive session concerns the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a person or corporation.

• Executive Session pursuant to New York Public Officers Law Section 105 (1)(f)

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee held a special meeting on July 28, 2026. After an executive session, the committee approved a motion to negotiate and enter into agreements with the Village of West Winfield, Bridgewater Fire Co., Inc., and the Town of Georgetown for Emergency Medical Services. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to negotiate and enter into EMS agreements with Village of West Winfield, Bridgewater Fire Co., Inc., and Town of Georgetown (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the recertification of Agricultural District 1C and additions to agricultural districts. The meeting includes votes on budget modifications, new staff positions, and several contract extensions.

• Public hearing for Agricultural District 1C (Towns of Cazenovia, Nelson, Eaton, Madison and DeRuyter)
• Modifications to the 2026 Adopted Budget for Caz Building, Treasurer, WOW Committee, and Highway CHIPS
• Agreement with Empire Long Distance Corporation for the Madison County Connect Project
• Construction inspection agreement for Solsville Road Bridge over Oriskany Creek
• Public Health approved charges and fee schedule

The Board dedicated the Live Fire Training Facility in memory of Samuel D. Usborne and approved a $100,000 revolving loan for The NICE Family, LLC and Cornerstone Deli. Several budget modifications were adopted, and the Board approved the recertification of Agricultural District 1C. New positions were created in Social Services, the Veterans Service Agency, and the Mental Health Department.

• Dedicated the Live Fire Training Facility as the Samuel D. Usborne Memorial Live Fire Training Facility
• Approved $100,000 economic development loan to The NICE Family, LLC and Cornerstone Deli
• Recertified Agricultural District 1C in Cazenovia, Nelson, Eaton, Madison, and DeRuyter
• Approved inclusion of four Tuscarora Land Company parcels in Agricultural District 3C
• Created one full-time Case Supervisor Grade B position in Social Services
• Created one temporary full-time Veteran Service Counselor position
• Created one full-time Staff Social Worker position in the Mental Health Department
• Approved $109,700 agreement with King & King Architects for Assigned Counsel office renovations

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and several resolutions. The body is deciding on the creation of three new positions and changes to employee wage rates and work day standards.

• Amending wage rates for non-represented employees in White Collar Unit job titles
• Agreement with Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA)
• Creating a full-time position in the Department of Social Services
• Creating a part-time and a temporary position in the Veterans Service Agency
• Creating a full-time position in the Mental Health Department

The Government Operations Committee approved several resolutions creating new positions in Social Services, Mental Health, and the Veterans Service Agency. The committee also approved updates to employee orientation and wage rates for non-represented white-collar employees.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation - Retiree Recognition
• Approved standard work day and reporting days for certain county officials
• Approved amendment to Human Resources New Employee Orientation policy
• Approved amended wage rates for non-represented white collar unit job titles
• Approved agreement with Public Employer Risk Management Association (PERMA)
• Approved creation of full-time position in Department of Social Services
• Approved creation of part-time and temporary positions in Veterans Service Agency

Finance Ways and Means Committee

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider five resolutions to modify the 2026 adopted budget for various departments and a resolution to rescind the Emergency Medical Service Agency Funding Plan, effectively directing the removal of county funding for EMS agencies. The committee will also receive reports on sales tax and off-track betting, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution rescinding Emergency Medical Service Agency Funding Plan and directing removal of county funding for EMS agencies
• Resolution authorizing modification of 2026 adopted budget for Caz Building
• Resolution authorizing modification of 2026 adopted budget for Treasurer
• Resolution authorizing modification of 2026 adopted budget for WOW Committee
• Resolution authorizing modification of 2026 adopted budget for Highway CHIPS

The committee approved the removal of county funding for Emergency Medical Service agencies. It also approved four budget modifications and the May 28, 2026, meeting minutes.

• Approved removal of County funding for Emergency Medical Service agencies (3-2)
• Approved budget modifications for Caz Building, Treasurer, WOW Committee, and Highway CHIPS
• Approved May 28, 2026 draft meeting minutes