Madison County public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2024 to rescind a previous tax cap levy override. Members will also vote on various contracts for infrastructure, health services, and budget modifications for 2024 and 2025.
- Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2024 to rescind Local Law No. 4 of 2024
- Contract with Slate Hill Constructors Inc. for Solsville Road Bridge rehabilitation
- Contract extension with LeChase for Delphi Falls County Park construction
- Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for Solsville Rd Bridge construction inspection
- Levying unpaid water, sewer, light, demolition and maintenance fees onto 2025 tax bills
General
The committee is meeting to conduct an executive session. Discussions are limited to litigation, personnel, and salary matters.
- Executive session regarding litigation, personnel, and salary matters
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2025, set appropriations, and approve tax apportionments. A public hearing will be held on an Empire State Development Grant for the Restore NY Canalside Pocket Neighborhood. Several resolutions will authorize the Chairman to enter agreements with private firms and modify portions of the 2024 budget for grant programs.
- Public hearing on Empire State Development Grant – Restore NY Canalside Pocket Neighborhood
- Authorize Chairman to enter agreement with Presentation Concepts Corporation
- Authorize modification of 2024 adopted budget for ARPA grant program
- Authorize Chairman to award Bid 24-48 and contract with Upstate Temperature Control, Inc.
- Adopt Madison County budget for Fiscal Year 2025
Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee
The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will consider authorizing its chairman to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Inc. (Bridges). The meeting will also approve the minutes from the October 23, 2024 session. Department updates will be presented from the District Attorney, Sheriff’s Office, Probation, and Emergency Management.
- Approve minutes of 10/23/24 meeting
- Authorize chairman to execute MOU with Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Inc. (Bridges)
- Department update from District Attorney
- Department update from Sheriff’s Office
- Department updates from Probation and Emergency Management
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will meet to appoint election and budget officials. Members will discuss IT equipment purchasing for towns and villages and vote on several personnel and salary resolutions.
- Agreement with WellNow Urgent Care
- 2025 salaries for managerial/confidential employees
- Reappointment of two Election Commissioners
- Appointment of Budget Officer and Deputy Budget Officer
- Renewal of on-call system stipends for certain county managers
Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee
The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee will approve the minutes from its October 23 meeting. It will consider extending the conventional municipal snow and ice agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation for plowing and sanding state roads from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2029. The committee will discuss the impacts of electrifying department vehicles under the Advanced Clean Truck Rule and will consider several facility and maintenance contracts.
- Authorize extending the Conventional Municipal Snow and Ice Agreement with NYSDOT for plowing and sanding of state roads July 1 2024 – June 30 2029
- Discuss impacts of efforts to electrify Highway Department vehicles by adopting the Advanced Clean Truck Rule
- Authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation
- Authorize the Chairman to enter into an agreement with King & King Architects
- Authorize the Chairman to award Bid 24‑48 and enter into an agreement with Upstate Temperature Control, Inc.
Board of Supervisors
The Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on three items: a proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2024 to authorize the conveyance of real property, the Clockville Water District 2025 budget, and the county's 2025 budget. The board will also consider a $20,000 funding request for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and a five‑year extension of the snow and ice plowing agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation.
- Public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2024 – authorizing conveyance of real property
- Public hearing on Proposed Clockville Water District 2025 Budget
- Public hearing on Proposed County Budget 2025
- Authorizing $20,000 funding for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library through the Mid‑York Library System
- Authorizing extension of the conventional municipal snow and ice agreement with NYS DOT from July 1 2024 through June 30 2029
Solid Waste and Recycling
The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will meet on November 18, 2024. It will approve the minutes from the October 22, 2024 meeting and review updates on bidding, contracts under $20,000, the landfill farm lease, and the punch card program. The committee may also hold an executive session and consider any resolutions or other business.
- Approve October 22, 2024 meeting minutes
- Bidding updates
- Contracts under $20,000 updates
- Landfill farm lease discussion
- Punch card program update
Finance Ways and Means Committee
The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider revising the Madison County Fund Balance Policy and authorize the Chairman to enter into agreements with ClearGov and Systems East Inc. The agenda includes multiple resolutions to modify the 2024 and 2025 county budgets, correct sewer charges, and authorize the reauthorization of the Local 1 Percent Sales and Compensating Use Tax.
- Revision of Madison County Fund Balance Policy
- Agreement with ClearGov
- Agreement with Systems East Inc.
- Reauthorization of Local 1 Percent Sales and Compensating Use Tax
- Modifications to 2024 and 2025 County Budgets
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will accept the 2025 Tentative County Budget and appoint a review committee. The meeting includes scheduling public hearings for the county budget and the Clockville Water District 2025 budget.
- Proposed Local Law No. 6 for the year 2024
- Agreement with Housing Visions for a development project
- MOU with the Village of Chittenango for the ADA Kayak Launch Project
- Establishment of free yard waste punch cards for residential disposal
- Lease agreements with Southern Madison County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for ambulances and station
Finance Ways and Means Committee
The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider and adopt the county’s fiscal year 2025 budget. It will also authorize public hearings on the tentative budget for the Clockville Water District and the overall county budget. Additional items include levy actions for unpaid school district and village taxes and approval of several grant‑related budget modifications.
- Adopting Budgets for the County of Madison for Fiscal Year 2025
- Authorizing Public Hearing for Tentative Budget on the Clockville Water District for 2025
- Authorizing Public Hearing on the Tentative County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025
- Levying Unpaid Central School District Taxes
- Authorizing the Chairman to Accept Grant Funds with the NYS STOP DWI Foundation and Modifying the 2024 County Budget
Government Operations Committee
The committee will review department updates and approve resolutions for retiree recognition, 2025 meeting scheduling, and agreements with L.G. Boucher and Spectrum Enterprise. It will also address personnel matters and litigation in executive sessions.
- Approval of September 26, 2024 meeting minutes
- Resolution of Appreciation for Retiree Recognition
- Fixing time and date to organize the Board in 2025
- Fixing time for holding meetings during 2025
- Agreement with L.G. Boucher and Spectrum Enterprise
Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee
The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee is meeting to authorize several service agreements and lease contracts. The body will also review updates to the operating policies for Madison County Emergency Medical Services.
- Agreement with Thomson Reuter Enterprise, West Publishing Corporation for Assigned Counsel Program
- Agreement with J. Scott Porter, Esq. for Appellate Case Services
- Subscription agreements with Lexipol, LLC for law enforcement and corrections materials
- Lease agreements with Southern Madison County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. for ambulances and the ambulance station
- Update to the Operating Policies for Madison County Emergency Medical Services
Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive updates on sales tax, real property, and tourism. The body will consider four resolutions involving development and project agreements.
- Agreement with Madison County Tourism, INC.
- Development Agreement with Housing Visions
- Amendment to an agreement with ECC Technologies, INC.
- MOU with the Village of Chittenango for the ADA Kayak Launch Project
Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee
The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider several consensus items, including a modification to the 2024 adopted county budget for ARE PARK and authorizations for agreements with King & King Architects, LLP, Pitney Bowes, and Johnson Controls, Inc. It will also designate disposal of surplus county personal property and review the Canastota Property Condition Assessment Report. All items are presented for consensus approval.
- Designating disposal of surplus county personal property
- Authorizing modification of the 2024 Adopted County Budget – ARE PARK
- Authorizing agreement with King & King Architects, LLP
- Authorizing rental agreement with Pitney Bowes
- Authorizing award of Bid 24-38 and agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc.
Solid Waste and Recycling
The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will receive updates on solid waste operations and the transfer station meet‑and‑greet. It will consider two resolutions: establishing free yard‑waste punch cards for residential disposal and authorizing the chairman to enter an agreement with Eggan Excavating & Equipment Co., Inc. for tanker‑truck hauling services. Additional items include a technical committee update and an executive‑session discussion.
- Establish free yard waste punch cards for residential disposal
- Authorize agreement with Eggan Excavating & Equipment Co., Inc. for tanker truck hauling services
- Update on solid waste operations
- Transfer station meet and greet update
- Madison County Waste Management Technical Committee update
Health and Human Services Committee
The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will discuss several budget modifications for mental health, public health, and social services programs. It will also consider reappointing a member of the Community Services Board and modifying agreements with community partners. The chair is authorized to execute a contract extension and enter into agreements with Liberty Resources, Inc. and Community Action Program, Inc.
- Reappointing member of the Community Services Board
- Modifying agreement with Community Action Partnership for Madison County, Inc.
- Authorizing the Chairman to execute a contract extension
- Authorizing the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Liberty Resources, Inc.
- Authorizing the Chairman to enter into an agreement with Community Action Program, Inc.
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on overriding the tax levy limit and fixing official salaries for 2025. The meeting includes several budget modifications and approvals for infrastructure projects and grant awards.
- Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 4 of 2024 to override the tax levy limit
- Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 5 of 2024 to fix 2025 salaries for certain county officials
- Funding and agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for the Creek Road bridge replacement
- Establishment of 2025 residential solid waste punch card fees
- Settlement agreements relating to the opioid crisis
Finance Ways and Means Committee
The Madison County Finance Ways and Means Committee will review the draft minutes, a sales tax report, and the proposed 2025 County Budget. It will adopt Local Law No. 4 for 2024 and consider several grant authorizations and budget modifications, including the Clockville Water District long‑term financing. The committee will also discuss outside agency budget requests for 2025.
- 2025 County Budget
- Clockville Water District – Long‑Term Financing
- Adopting Local Law No. 4 for the Year 2024
- Authorizing participation in a Federal Traffic Safety Grant and modifying the 2024 County Budget
- Authorizing acceptance of a Victim Assistance Program Grant (FY 2022‑2025) and modifying the 2024 County Budget
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will approve the August 29, 2024 minutes and hear updates from several county departments, including the Board of Elections, Purchasing, Public Information, Corporate Compliance, and Information Technology. It will consider several resolutions, such as a retiree recognition appreciation, renewing the MVP Health Care agreement, adopting Local Law No. 5 to set salaries for certain officials in 2025, and changes to Social Services positions. Additional resolutions include authorizing a settlement related to the opioid crisis and an agreement for coroner physician services. The meeting will close with an executive session on personnel and labor matters.
- Renewal of an agreement with MVP Health Care (Resolution)
- Adoption of Local Law No. 5 fixing salaries of certain county officials for 2025
- Abolishing two vacant positions and reclassifying a position in the Department of Social Services
- Authorization of a settlement agreement relating to the opioid crisis
- Agreement with Dr. Ratnakumar Newton for coroner physician services
Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee
The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will consider approving the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It will discuss authorizing the chairman to enter an agreement with the Chittenango Central School District for the use of special patrol officers. The committee will also discuss budget modifications related to a Highway Safety Grant, a NYS Office of Victim Services Grant, and an Office of Child and Family Services Grant, as well as the trade‑in of a 2016 Ford F450 ambulance.
- Approval of minutes from 8/28/24
- Authorize agreement with Chittenango Central School District for special patrol officers
- Discussion of budget modification for Highway Safety Grant
- Discussion of budget modification for NYS Office of Victim Services Grant
- Discussion of trade‑in of 2016 Ford F450 ambulance
Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
The Madison County Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider several updates and presentations, including sales tax, real property, and tourism reports. The committee will discuss the Delphi Falls Park update. It will vote on four resolutions, notably authorizing an agreement with the Oswego County Soil and Water District and an MOU for a streambank stabilization project on Chittenango Creek.
- Sales Tax Report presented by Cindy Edick
- PILOT presentation during the IDA update
- Delphi Falls Park update and discussion
- Resolution authorizing an agreement between the Oswego County Soil and Water District and Madison County
- Resolution authorizing an MOU with the Cazenovia Preservation Foundation for streambank stabilization on Chittenango Creek
Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee
The committee will approve the minutes from the August 28, 2024 Highway, Buildings & Grounds meeting. It will authorize full funding for a federal‑aid project to replace the bridge on Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek and enter related agreements. Additional actions include a trade‑in of a 2016 Ford F450 ambulance, extensions of municipal snow‑and‑ice agreements through 2029, and award of BID 24‑34 to HJ Brandeles Corporation.
- Authorize implementation and 100% funding of the federal‑aid project to replace the bridge on Creek Road over Cowaselon Creek
- Approve trade‑in of a 2016 Ford F450 ambulance
- Extend conventional municipal snow and ice agreements (2022‑2023, 2023‑2024, and 2024‑2029) with NYSDOT
- Authorize agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for Creek Rd Bridge Replacement
- Award BID 24‑34 to HJ Brandeles Corporation
Solid Waste and Recycling
The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review the proposed 2025 fee schedule for solid waste services. It will discuss an update to the Solid Waste Communication Plan. The committee will vote on resolutions to set a fee for 2025 residential solid waste punch cards and to amend fees under Local Law #3 of 2004. An update from the Madison County Waste Management Technical Committee will also be presented.
- Review and vote on the proposed 2025 solid waste fee schedule
- Update the Solid Waste Communication Plan
- Establish a fee for 2025 residential solid waste punch cards
- Amend fees for participation in the solid waste program per Local Law #3 of 2004
- Receive update from the Madison County Waste Management Technical Committee
Health and Human Services Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss budget modifications for public health and child care grants. Members will also consider authorizing agreements with Community Action Program, Inc. for housing and transportation.
- Agreement and 2024 budget modification for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Grant
- Agreement with Community Action Program, Inc. for Transportation
- Agreement with Community Action Program, Inc. for Housing
- Discussion on 2024 budget modification for Child Care Block Grant
- Discussion regarding Wanderers Rest
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will consider establishing 2025 salaries for county officers and managerial employees. Members will also review several budget modifications and call for public hearings on Proposed Local Laws No. 4 and No. 5.
- Establishing salaries of County Officers and Managerial/Confidential Employees for 2025
- Public hearing calls for Proposed Local Law No. 4 (Tax Cap) and Proposed Local Law No. 5
- Agreement with Chittenango Central School District and Town of Sullivan for a satellite mental health clinic
- Agreement with Labella Associates for the USDA Reconnect Broadband Project
- Budget modifications for Canastota Expansion and Highway Roof Repair
Finance Ways and Means Committee
The Finance Ways and Means Committee will approve July 25 meeting minutes, review the 2025 budget proposal, audit reports, and tax reports. It will consider a series of resolutions that authorize increases to the mortgage tax expense, contracts for archival software and other services, and several modifications to the 2024 adopted county budget. The meeting also includes a discussion of a proposed local law on the tax cap and a review of the committee description.
- Authorize an increase of the mortgage tax expense for 2025
- Authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with Info Quick Solutions Inc. for archival records software
- Authorize Chairman to enter into an agreement with Venesky & Company
- Authorize modification of the 2024 adopted county budget for Canastota expansion
- Authorize modification of the 2024 adopted county budget for highway roof repair
Government Operations Committee
The Government Operations Committee will review and adopt the 2025 proposed budgets for several county departments, consider multiple resolutions including a grant review policy and staffing changes, and evaluate a Secure Networks contract for information technology. It will also discuss a prescription‑drug RFP and other administrative matters.
- Secure Networks Contract (Information Technology)
- 2025 Proposed Budgets for Finance/Purchasing, Public Information, Corporate Compliance, IT, Board of Supervisors, County Attorney, Human Resources
- Resolution authorizing the Chairman to execute the Humana Group Medicare Advantage Plan renewal for Plan Year 2025
- Creating a staff social worker position in the Mental Health Department
- Creating two full‑time positions and reclassifying another full‑time position in the Solid Waste Management Department
Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee
The Criminal Justice Committee will consider authorizing a three-year extension for indigent legal services, agreements for special patrol officers with two school districts, and a communications system maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions. The body will also review proposed department budgets for 2025.
- Extension agreement with New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services
- Agreements for special patrol officers with DeRuyter and Canastota Central School Districts
- Agreement with Motorola Solutions for communications system maintenance
- 2025 Proposed Department Budgets for Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management
- Discussion on budget modifications for assigned counsel
Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
The committee will review several agreements for broadband and grant programs. Members will also hold a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant application. The meeting includes updates on sales tax, real property, and the 2025 Planning budget.
- Agreement with Labella Associates for USDA Reconnect Broadband Project
- Agreement with NYSEG approved Contractors
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant application
- New York Main Street program grant agreements with Ann Duffy and Earlville Free Library
- Presentation by Village of Canastota Mayor Roseanne Warner and Jeremy Ryan regarding S. Main St. property
Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee
The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee is reviewing budget analysis reports for 2025. The body is discussing agreements for the USDA Reconnect Broadband Project and a Verizon lease for an antenna on JohnnyCake Hill Rd. Members are also considering budget modifications for highway roof repairs and the Canastota Expansion.
- Agreement with Labella Associates for USDA Reconnect Broadband Project
- Verizon Lease for antenna on JohnnyCake Hill Rd. Tower
- Budget modifications for Hwy Roof Repair and Canastota Expansion
- Agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc.
- Trade-in of Toolcat Utility Vehicle
Solid Waste and Recycling
The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will discuss the tip‑fee and punch‑card system, review the proposed 2025 budget, and consider the capital equipment plan and staffing adjustments. The committee will also consider a resolution to authorize the chairman to accept a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for the solid‑waste department. Additional items include a communication plan, a technical committee update, and a review of the committee’s description.
- Tip fee and punch‑card discussion
- Proposed 2025 budget
- Capital equipment plan overview
- Proposed staffing and personnel adjustments
- Resolution to accept NYS DEC grant for the solid‑waste department
Health and Human Services Committee
The Health and Human Services Committee will authorize agreements for a satellite mental health clinic and a radon grant, while reviewing proposed budgets for 2025 across various departments.
- Authorize satellite mental health clinic agreement with Chittenango Central School District
- Authorize agreement with NY State Department of Health for ATUPA Grant
- Authorize agreement with VenTek, Inc.
- Review Committee Description and discuss proposed changes
- Review 2025 Proposed Budgets for Social Services, Youth Bureau, and Veterans Affairs
Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two local laws regarding tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, and the expansion of video conferencing for open meetings. The body will also vote on several budget modifications and grant agreements.
- Proposed Local Law No. 2: Real property tax exemption for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
- Proposed Local Law No. 3: Amendments to Open Meetings Law to expand video conferencing
- Grant agreement with Department of State for Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Grant for Oneida Lake
- Agreements with Oneida City School District and Morrisville-Eaton Central School District for Special Patrol Officers
- Budget modifications for the Sheriff and Highway departments
Finance Ways and Means Committee
The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider approval of the June 27 meeting minutes, a sales tax report, and the proposed 2025 county budget. It will also consider resolutions to adopt Local Law No. 2 for 2024 and to modify the 2024 adopted budget for the sheriff’s office, highway projects, and to accept funds from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology Program for 2024‑25. The committee will discuss these items before adjourning.
- Adopt Local Law No. 2 for the Year 2024
- Authorize modification of the 2024 adopted County Budget for the Sheriff
- Authorize modification of the 2024 adopted County Budget for Highway
- Authorize Chairman to accept funds from NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services Law Enforcement Technology Program 24-25 and modify the 2024 County Budget
- Review and consider the 2025 Budget
Government Operations Committee
The Madison County Government Operations Committee will consider adopting Local Law No. 3 for the year 2024. The meeting also includes departmental updates, a July 2024 procurement report, and a presentation on urgent care services. An executive session will address personnel matters, and a proposal for a TransPro Board of Supervisors retreat will be discussed.
- Adopting Local Law No. 3 for the Year 2024
- Procurement Report – July 2024
- Urgent Care – Presentation
- Executive Session – Personnel Matters
- TransPro Board of Supervisors Retreat Proposal
Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee
The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will review several agreements, including an amendment with Dr. Imtiaz R. Samad, M.D., P.C., and new contracts with the Oneida City School District, Morrisville‑Eaton Central School District, and Spectrum Enterprise for the use of special patrol officers. The committee will also consider a donation to Project Lifesaver and a budget modification to accept funds from the NYS DCJS Law Enforcement Technology Program. Updates from the District Attorney, Sheriff’s Office, and Emergency Management will be presented.
- Amend and modify agreement with Dr. Imtiaz R. Samad, M.D., P.C.
- Enter agreement with Oneida City School District for use of Special Patrol Officers
- Enter agreement with Morrisville‑Eaton Central School District for use of Special Patrol Officers
- Enter agreement with Spectrum Enterprise
- Donation to Project Lifesaver
Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will vote on several resolutions. These include authorizing the chairman to enter an agreement with National Grid and approving grant agreements for waterfront revitalization on Oneida Lake and New York Main Street projects. The committee will also appoint a member to the Region 7 Fish & Wildlife Management Board and amend an existing agreement with Atlantic Testing Laboratories.
- Resolution to authorize the chairman to enter into an agreement with National Grid
- Authorization to sign a Department of State grant for Oneida Lake waterfront revitalization
- Authorization to enter agreements with Earlville Free Library and Captain Awesome's Property LLC for New York Main Street program grants
- Resolution appointing a member to the Region 7 Fish & Wildlife Management Board
- Authorization to amend an existing agreement with Atlantic Testing Laboratories
Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee
The committee will consider a modification to the 2024 adopted highway budget. Members will also review several contract awards for facilities and maintenance services.
- Modification of the 2024 Adopted Budget
- Award of RFB 24-29 to C&S Technical Solutions, Inc.
- Award of RFB 24-30 to MEID, LLC
- Award of RFB 24-31 to Upstate Companies I, LLC
- Agreement with National Grid Approved Contractors