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Madison County public meetings in 2025

96 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025 · 11:00

General

Board to approve multiple agreements, including broadband project with Syracuse Utilities

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions. These include designating newspapers for 2026, entering into several service agreements, and modifying the 2025 and 2026 county budgets. Several items authorize the Chairman to sign contracts for the ConnectAll broadband project, animal shelter services, and public transit extensions.

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138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 09:00

General

Committee will vote on multiple resolutions to modify the 2025 and 2026 county budgets

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider a series of resolutions that modify the adopted county budgets for 2025 and 2026, including changes for management salaries, IT, and Madison Transit. The committee will also appoint a Budget Officer and a Deputy Budget Officer, and update the County Contract Policy and Year‑End Budget Transfer Policy. A sales tax update will be presented, and the meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

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138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 09:30

Government Operations Committee

County approves multiple contracts and key appointments

The Government Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and adopt a series of resolutions. These include entering agreements with several service providers, appointing a Budget Officer, Deputy Budget Officer, Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, and County Attorney, and modifying the County Contract Policy. The committee will also discuss the Town of Sullivan EMS generator and hold an executive session on litigation, personnel, and salary matters.

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Board Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 11:00

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Board will adopt FY 2026 county budget and tax levy

The Board of Supervisors will consider and adopt the Madison County budget for fiscal year 2026, including tax apportionments and appropriations. They will also vote on Local Law No. 7 to rescind Local Law No. 5, which overrides the tax levy limit. Several contracts and agreements will be authorized, such as a $135,000 clean‑energy award with NYSERDA and a $20,000 grant for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $182,027 renewal of court facilities agreement

The Board adopted a resolution to renew the Madison County Courthouse agreement with the NYS Unified Court System for $182,027. It also approved several modifications to the 2025 adopted county budget and awarded contracts for electrical and general construction work on the Public Health First Floor. Additionally, the Board set the dates for its 2026 meetings and recognized retiring county clerks.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 10:15

General

Committee to modify 2025 county budget for renovations and energy projects

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will meet to review budget modifications and authorize changes to the 2025 Adopted County Budget, specifically for Cazenovia and Courthouse renovations and State Aid Clean Energy Community projects.

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✓ Decided: Approved two budget modifications to fund Cazenovia property purchase and clean‑energy project

The Finance, Ways and Means Committee approved two resolutions modifying the 2025 adopted county budget. One adds $33,500 for the purchase of real property in Cazenovia using remaining courthouse renovation funds. The other covers contract overages on the ECC Technology contract and closes out the Clean Energy Community Project after state aid ended.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 11:00

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Board will vote on the 2026 tentative budget for Clockville Water District

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions and budget modifications. Key actions include authorizing the 2026 tentative budget for the Clockville Water District and adopting a local law that fixes salaries of certain county officials for 2026. The board will also review agreements with service providers and a proposed amendment to the Youth Bureau bylaws.

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✓ Decided: Board approved 4% salary increase and new contracts for county services

The Board adopted a resolution honoring retiring Social Services employee Wayne Perkins. It authorized a $36,000‑year agreement with KJM for third‑party claims administration and extended the consulting contract with OneGroup NY Inc. for health‑benefit services. The Management Compensation Plan was revised and a 4% salary increase for county officers and managerial staff was established for 2026. All resolutions were adopted with a vote of 1,442 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT (58 absent).

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 12:00

General

Gov Operations Committee to discuss retiree recognition and salary matters

The Government Operations Committee will meet to approve minutes from a previous session and consider a resolution of appreciation for retirees. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss salary matters.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved minutes and a retiree appreciation resolution

The Government Operations Committee approved the November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a resolution of appreciation for retirees. The committee entered and later exited an executive session on salary matters, both actions carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 12:00

General

Chair to approve agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc.

The board will discuss the Hamilton Ambulance Station with the Emergency Management Department. It will consider authorizing the chairman to enter into an agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. The meeting will also include a discussion of electric supply rates from Constellation NewEnergy.

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✓ Decided: Chair approved agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc.

The committee approved authorizing the chairman to enter into an agreement with C&S Engineers, Inc. The motion was made by Supervisor Jon Pinard and seconded by Supervisor Gregory Reuter. The meeting was adjourned at 12:49 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 09:00

General

Finance Committee to review budget modifications and host community policy

The Finance Ways and Means Committee is meeting to discuss modifications to the 2025 and 2026 county budgets. The body will also consider the abolition of the Host Community Benefit Distribution Policy and Procedures.

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✓ Decided: Finance Ways & Means Committee approved nine budget‑modification resolutions

The committee approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved Resolutions 1‑9, which modify the 2025 and 2026 county budgets for items such as auction advertising, mental‑health funding, snowmobile‑trail maintenance, the host‑community‑benefit policy, the Clockville Water District, highway equipment and grants, the county clerk building reserve, and the occupancy‑tax payment to tourism.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025 · 10:00

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County to establish 2026 salaries for officers and managerial employees

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and consider several resolutions. Key items include the adoption of Local Law No. 6 for 2025 and the revision of the management compensation plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple resolutions and adopted a videoconferencing policy

The Government Operations Committee approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of resolutions covering retiree recognition, contract authorizations, compensation plans, salary settings, and Local Law No. 6 for 2025. It also adopted a new policy and procedures for using videoconferencing in public meetings. The committee set a 24‑hour notice guideline for future Zoom meetings and scheduled the next meeting for December 16.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 11:00

General

Board of Supervisors to present and review 2026 Tentative County Budget

The Board of Supervisors will present the 2026 Tentative County Budget and appoint a review committee. The meeting includes decisions on various service contracts, budget modifications for 2025, and the scheduling of public hearings for the budget and a new local law.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts revised sales‑tax allocation, capping town shares at $17,417,302

The Board adopted the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes and a proclamation recognizing the Madison County Threat Assessment Council and Sergeant Krystyna Feola. It then approved an amendment to Resolution 25‑311 that changes the sales‑tax allocation formula, capping the share to towns and villages at $17,417,302. The final version of Resolution 25‑311 was adopted, setting the new allocation effective in the first quarter of 2026.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee will adopt Madison County’s FY 2026 budget and related tax actions

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider a series of resolutions that adopt the county’s fiscal year 2026 budget, approve tax apportionments, and authorize public hearings on tentative budgets. It will also address grant acceptance, budget modifications for specific departments, and the disbursement of GAP Elimination Funds to towns and villages. The meeting includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and a sales tax report.

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✓ Decided: Committee adopted Madison County FY 2026 budget and related resolutions

The Finance Ways and Means Committee approved the September 25 and October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved a package of 18 resolutions, which includes adopting the FY 2026 county budget, authorizing public hearings on the Clockville Water District and the county budget, and approving several budget modifications and tax actions. The resolutions were approved on a motion by Chairman Cunningham, seconded by Supervisor Cavanagh.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee to approve 2026 Delta Dental renewal agreement

The Madison County Government Operations Committee will consider a series of resolutions and authorizations. It will vote on renewal agreements with Delta Dental, Humana, and MVP Health Care for 2026. The committee will also authorize the Chairman to enter agreements with NeoGov, Sedara, and OneGroup NY Inc.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several 2026 health‑insurance renewal agreements

The Government Operations Committee approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It also passed a series of resolutions, including amendments to the FOIL policy and the appointment of a Confidential Secretary as Records Access Officer. The committee approved renewal agreements for Delta Dental, Humana, MVP Health Care, and the Three‑Plus‑One health plan for 2026‑2027. Executive session was entered and exited unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee to discuss STOP DWI program and traffic safety board appointments

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review the Sheriff's Office's third-quarter report on the STOP DWI Outreach Program and consider appointing members to the Madison County Traffic Safety Board. The meeting agenda also includes approval of minutes and department updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously appointed members to the Madison County Traffic Safety Board

The committee approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a resolution to appoint and re‑appoint members to the Madison County Traffic Safety Board. The meeting was then adjourned by motion.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee will vote to authorize agreement with Madison County Tourism Inc.

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive updates on sales tax, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and planning. It will consider a resolution to authorize an agreement with Madison County Tourism Inc. No other decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved tourism agreement, real‑property conveyance, and IDA appointment

The committee approved the September 24, 2025 minutes. It authorized an agreement with Madison County Tourism Inc., gave the Board of Supervisors authority to approve a real‑property conveyance, and appointed a new member to the Madison County Industrial Development Agency. All three resolutions were adopted by motion and passed.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Dave Jones yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed Oct 22, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee will vote on lease renewal and multiple contract awards

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will consider several authorizations, including renewing a lease with Kenwood Community Properties, LLC and awarding two contract bids to Airside Technology Corporation and Titan Roofing, Inc. It will also discuss the Oneida Madison Electric project over Lake Moraine Causeway and a tentative budget modification related to the highway sales tax. Additional items include an easement on Fire Tower Rd., a renewal with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., and a SEQR status determination for property in the Village of Cazenovia.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple facility contracts and lease renewals

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the September 24 minutes and gave consensus to forward a Highway sales‑tax budget modification to the Finance Committee. It also authorized the chairman to renew a lease with Kenwood Community Properties, award two construction bids to Airside Technology Corp. and Titan Roofing, enter an easement on Fire Tower Road, and approve a resolution on SEQR status and property conveyance in Cazenovia. The committee agreed to monitor and move forward with renewing the electric rate agreement with Constellation NewEnergy.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 09:00

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Committee will vote to authorize acceptance of a NYS DEC solid waste grant.

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will discuss a 2026 free pumpkin drop‑off program for composting, updates on multiple recycling grants, and a landfill permit renewal with a minor modification request. A resolution will be considered to authorize the chairman to accept a grant from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and scheduling of the next meeting.

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138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 10:00

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County approves agreements for mental health, public health, and social services

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will vote to authorize the Chairman to enter multiple agreements, including with Coordinated Care Services, Inc., the OCM BOCES, and the NYS Department of State for a shared code‑enforcement grant that modifies the 2025 budget. The committee will also approve agreements with several social‑service organizations such as Together for Youth (Stepping Stones) and Community Action Program, Inc. (Family Action). The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and a commissioners report.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved changes to the 2025 county budget

The Health and Human Services Committee approved the August 26, 2025 minutes and several resolutions, including a budget modification and multiple service agreements. All resolutions were voted on and approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously. The committee also agreed to add eligible resolutions to the Preferred Agenda.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Oct 16, 2025 · 09:00

General

Finance Ways and Means Committee will review budget updates

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will meet on October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Chambers. The agenda includes a budget updates presentation by the Treasurer/Budget Officer. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session for October 23, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Finance Ways & Means Committee presented 2026 budget update

The committee reviewed the 2026 budget, noting an $8.2 M initial gap that was closed through increased income and expense cuts. The total tax levy was set at $49,770,000, a $1.48 M (≈3%) increase. No formal approvals or votes were recorded; the meeting was adjourned procedurally.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 11:00

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Madison County Board considers tax levy limit override and solid waste fee changes

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on a proposed tax levy limit override and two CDBG applications. The meeting includes votes on budget modifications, waste management fees, and agreements with Microsoft and Sedara.

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✓ Decided: Board approved creation of three new part-time Special Patrol Officer positions

The Board adopted a resolution authorizing the Chairman to sign a 36‑month Microsoft volume‑licensing agreement. It also approved the creation of three part‑time Special Patrol Officer positions in the Sheriff’s Office, effective immediately. The part‑time Traffic Safety Coordinator salary was increased to $24,500, and several items in the 2025 adopted budget were modified, including IT software licenses, mental‑health loan repayment, contingent fund allocations, and road‑maintenance contracts. All votes were 1,406 in favor, 0 against, with 94 members absent (Supervisors Reuter and Winn).

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee will vote on multiple 2025 county budget modification resolutions

The Madison County Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider a series of resolutions to modify the 2025 adopted county budget for several program areas. Items include changes for Public Infrastructure Operations, Mental Health, municipal grants, sales tax allocation, and Public Health, as well as Highway funding. The committee will also review nonprofit funding requests for the 2026 budget and approve the August 28, 2025 draft meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves multiple budget modifications and caps sales tax distribution

The Finance Ways and Means Committee approved the August 28, 2025 minutes and passed eight resolutions modifying the 2025 adopted county budget for various programs, including PIO, mental health, public health, highway, planning, broadband, and host‑community‑benefit grants. It also approved a resolution capping the net sales‑tax allocation to towns and villages at the 2024 level. The committee scheduled a special budget‑update meeting for October 16, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Thu Sep 25, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee to discuss 2026 staffing and authorize new IT contracts

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and discuss 2026 positions. The body is also set to authorize the chairman to sign enterprise agreements with Microsoft and Sedara.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved new special patrol officers program and enterprise agreements

The committee approved the minutes from the August 28 and September 11 meetings. It accepted a procurement update noting a 5% health‑insurance increase and a one‑year insurance broker contract with One Group. Resolutions were passed to authorize enterprise agreements with Microsoft and Sedara, to create additional special patrol officers, and to modify a management employee's salary. The committee also entered and later exited Executive Session.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee may approve a special patrol officer agreement with Brookfield schools

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will consider several authorizations, including an agreement with the Brookfield Central School District to use special patrol officers. It will also review amendments to the inmate telephone services contract with Global Tel*Link (ViaPath Technologies) and an inter‑municipal police tactical team cooperation agreement. Additional items include a discussion on U.S. Marshals Service revenue and routine department updates.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved three public‑safety agreements

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee unanimously approved three resolutions: an agreement with Brookfield Central School District for Special Patrol Officers, an amendment to the inmate telephone services contract with Global Tel*Link (ViaPath), and an inter‑municipal police tactical team cooperation agreement. The August 27, 2025 minutes were also unanimously approved, and the Committee added the day’s eligible resolutions to the Preferred Agenda before adjourning.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee will approve a contract with Colliers for an Old Erie Canal waterway assessment

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider several updates and resolutions. It will vote on a resolution to authorize the chairman to enter into an agreement with Colliers for a waterway assessment of the Old Erie Canal in the Village of Canastota. The committee will also consider a resolution urging the state to halt utility‑scale solar and wind projects that conflict with local land‑use policy, an amendment to an agreement with the Madison County Soil and Water Conservation District, and a grant application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal. Additional agenda items include updates on sales tax, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and a review of the planning budget modification.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved halting utility‑scale solar and wind projects in Madison County

The committee approved several resolutions, including halting utility‑scale solar and wind projects, authorizing a waterway assessment of the Old Erie Canal, and supporting the Congressional Energy Choice Act. It also approved a grant application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal and ratified bids from a recent public auction. The budget modification will be forwarded to the Finance Committee, and an executive session was entered unanimously.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Wed Sep 24, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Madison County Highway, Buildings and Grounds Committee to discuss budget modifications

The committee will meet to discuss codes enforcement and review several proposed modifications to the 2025 Adopted County Budget. The session includes reports on highway and facilities highlights and a monthly report from Central Services.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several 2025 budget modifications and a Ferris mower trade‑in

The committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. It approved modifications to the 2025 adopted county budget for Highway, Delphi Tractor, and ReConnect Utilities by consensus. The trade‑in of Ferris mowers was also approved. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn passed.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Greg Reuter yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 09:15

Solid Waste and Recycling

County proposes new 2026 tip fees and solid waste punch card program

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will consider proposed tip fees for 2026 and the establishment of solid waste punch cards for residential disposal. It will also discuss a modification to the Host Community Agreement with the Town of Lincoln to include payment for the volunteer fire department and an open house event scheduled for September 27. Additional resolutions cover amending fees per Local Law #3 of 2004, authorizing a trade‑in of a 2011 Ferris mower, and entering a yard‑waste grinding agreement with Clifton Recycling, Inc.

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138 N. Court St., Wampsville
Agenda (official)
Tue Sep 23, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee will vote to modify the 2025 county budget.

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will consider several authorizations. It will vote on a modification to the 2025 adopted county budget and on agreements for code‑enforcement evaluation and social‑service programs. The items are listed under Public Health and Social Services sections of the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved modifications to the 2025 County Budget

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the August 26 minutes and authorized several agreements, including a code‑enforcement evaluation, a budget modification, and contracts with Community Action Program, Inc. and Liberty Resources, Inc. The Safe Harbor Program was discontinued due to reduced funding. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

138 N. Court St., Wampsville
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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will vote on multiple 2025 budget modifications and contract agreements

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions modifying the 2025 adopted county budget for several departments and programs. It will also vote on authorizations for the Chairman to enter into agreements with Spectrum Enterprise, multiple school districts for special patrol officers, and Burns Bros Contractors for a construction bid. A public hearing on the county’s Microenterprise Community Development Block Grant project is scheduled, and the board will receive featured presentations from the Town of Stockbridge and the Solid Waste Technical Committee.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts multiple resolutions and schedules tax levy hearing

The Board adopted the August meeting minutes and approved vouchers totaling $1,769,852.72. It opened and closed a public hearing on the Madison County Microenterprise CDBG project with no speakers. Four resolutions were adopted unanimously, covering a Spectrum Internet contract amendment, county vehicle policy, drug‑and‑alcohol testing policy, and creation of a case manager for indigent defendants. The Board also resolved to hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 5 to override the tax levy limit on October 7, 2025.

138 N. Court Street, Wampsville
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Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 12:00

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Executive session to receive counsel advice on pending litigation

The board will hold an executive session to obtain legal advice regarding pending litigation. The meeting will also set the dates for the next Highway, Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting on September 24, 2025, and the Government Operations Committee meeting on September 25, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee entered and exited executive session; no substantive decisions made

The Government Operations Committee voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation, then unanimously voted to exit executive session. The board later adjourned the meeting by unanimous vote. No policy, budget, or other substantive actions were approved or denied.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee to consider Local Law No. 5 and budget modifications

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will discuss the 2026 Clockville Water District budget and sales tax reports. The body is deciding on the adoption of Local Law No. 5 for the Year 2025. Members will also consider modifications to the 2025 Adopted County Budget across several departments.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved eight budget modification resolutions for 2025

The Finance Ways and Means Committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It then approved Resolutions 1‑8, which adopt Local Law No. 5 for 2025 and modify several parts of the 2025 adopted county budget. The committee also agreed to add any eligible resolutions from this meeting to the preferred agenda and adjourned at 9:38 AM.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee to vote on Spectrum Enterprise contract and several policy changes

The Government Operations Committee will review and vote on a resolution authorizing the chairman to enter a modification agreement with Spectrum Enterprise. It will also consider resolutions to designate a HIPAA Security Officer, amend policies on county passenger vehicle use and drug‑and‑alcohol testing, and create a case‑manager position for indigent defendants. Additional items include budget highlights for 2026 and a discussion of a proposal from the Wanderers' Rest Humane Association.

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✓ Decided: Committee appoints new IT Director and approves several policy resolutions

The Government Operations Committee approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes and received a procurement update on the insurance broker RFP. It entered and exited executive session unanimously to discuss litigation and personnel matters. The committee passed six resolutions, including appointing an Information Technology Director and authorizing a modification agreement with Spectrum Enterprise.

138 N. Court Street, Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Pete Walrod yea · Rex Vosburg yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Mary Cavanagh yea
Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee will approve agreements for special patrol officers with multiple school districts

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to enter into agreements with six school districts for the use of special patrol officers. The agenda also includes budget reviews for the Probation and Emergency Management departments and updates from the District Attorney, Probation, Sheriff's Office, and Emergency Management. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved special patrol officer agreements with five school districts

The committee unanimously approved five agreements allowing the use of special patrol officers in DeRuyter, Cazenovia, Oneida City, Chittenango, and St. Patrick’s school districts. It also unanimously approved a resolution urging the governor to sign legislation removing the limit on property taxes for emergency medical services. The minutes from the July 21 and July 23 meetings were approved unanimously. No other actions were taken; the meeting adjourned at 10:27 a.m.

138 N. Court Street, Wampsville
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Wed Aug 27, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Highway committee to review 2026 budget and approve construction contracts

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will review the 2026 budget and authorize the chairman to sign agreements with King & King Architects, Burns Bros Contractors, Walker Tree Care, and Blues Brothers Concrete Coatings.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple contracts and a budget modification

The committee approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized the chairman to enter agreements with King & King Architects, LLP; Burns Bros Contractors (Bid 2025‑37); Walker Tree Care, Inc.; and to modify the agreement with Blues Bros Concrete Coatings, LLC. The committee also approved a modification to the 2025 adopted county budget and agreed to add any eligible resolutions from today to the preferred agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 1:56 p.m.

138 N. Court Street, Wampsville
Agenda (official) · Minutes
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Greg Reuter yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee will consider the 2026 solid waste budget and tip fee proposals

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review and decide on the proposed 2026 budget and associated tip fees. It will also consider two resolutions: a trade‑in of a 2005 Bobcat S185 skid steer and authorizing an agreement with Recovery Drilling Services, LLC for landfill gas collection wells. A technical review committee will give an update on permit‑modification recommendations for the Board meeting on September 11.

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138 N. Court Street, Wampsville
Agenda (official)
Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:30

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Board to approve sale of 2.56‑acre 160 Center St. to Madison Grant Facilitation Corp.

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposed sale of a 2.56‑acre parcel at 160 Center Street, tax parcel 36.63-1-2, in the Village of Canastota. After the hearing, the board will consider Resolution No. 25, which authorizes the chairman to sign a contract to convey the property to the Madison Grant Facilitation Corporation, a local not‑for‑profit development corporation. The property was acquired with a $1.5 million state grant under the “Reimagine the Canal” initiative for a pocket‑neighborhood project.

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✓ Decided: Board authorized transfer of 160 Center Street to Madison Grant Facilitation Corp

The Board approved Resolution 25-251, allowing the Chairman to sign a contract to convey the 2.56‑acre parcel at 160 Center Street to the Madison Grant Facilitation Corporation for redevelopment. The motion to open the public hearing was carried, as was the motion to close the hearing and later to close the meeting.

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Tue Aug 26, 2025 · 10:45

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee will consider agreements with VenTek, Inc. and TipCo for services

The Health and Human Services Committee will review budget summaries for 2026 across its divisions. It will discuss authorizing the chairman to enter into agreements with VenTek, Inc. and TipCo, including a modification to the 2025 adopted county budget for TipCo's computer software maintenance. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and other budget items.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved July minutes and authorizations for VenTek and TipCo agreements

The committee unanimously approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved resolutions authorizing the Chairman to enter agreements with VenTek, Inc. and with TipCo (computer software maintenance). The committee added all eligible resolutions from the meeting to the Preferred Agenda and adjourned at 11:44 a.m.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Madison County holds hearings on new mortgage and real estate transfer taxes

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on Local Laws #3 and #4 regarding mortgage recording and real estate transfer taxes. The board is also considering several opioid crisis settlement agreements and budget modifications for 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board adopted FOIL policy and authorized several settlement agreements

The Madison County Board of Supervisors adopted a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) policy effective August 12, 2025. It also authorized the chairman to execute opioid settlement agreements with Sandoz and eight smaller manufacturers, a three‑year agreement with Clear Ballot Group, and a contract with Day Automation up to $29,000. Additional actions included approving an employment settlement, reclassifying an Office Assistant II to Accountant, and passing an appreciation resolution for retiring employees. All votes were 1,241 in favor, 0 against, with 259 absent.

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General

Board will change locations for two public hearings on proposed local laws

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will meet on July 25, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. to vote on three resolutions. Two resolutions will move the venues for public hearings on Proposed Local Law No. 3 and Proposed Local Law No. 4 for 2025. The third resolution will change the regular board meeting location.

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✓ Decided: Board moved August 12 meeting and hearings back to County Office Building

The Board adopted Resolution 25‑215, moving the regular board meeting on August 12, 2025 to the Madison County Office Building at 138 N. Court Street, Wampsville, at 11:00 a.m. It also adopted Resolutions 25‑216 and 25‑217, setting the public hearings for Local Law No. 3 at 11:05 a.m. and Local Law No. 4 at 11:10 a.m. in the same building, and directing the clerk to publish notice in the official newspapers. All three measures passed with unanimous affirmative votes and no nay votes.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee considers opioid crisis settlements and new FOIL policy

The Government Operations Committee will review several settlement agreements and a new Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) policy. The body will also consider agreements with Clear Ballot Group, Inc. and Day Automation.

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✓ Decided: Committee entered executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters

The Government Operations Committee approved the May 29 and June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session at 10:35 a.m. to discuss pending litigation and personnel issues, and unanimously to exit executive session at 11:36 a.m. The board then adjourned the meeting.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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6 yea
Pete Walrod yea · Kyle Reger yea · Rex Vosburg yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee will vote on several modifications to the 2025 county budget

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider four resolutions to modify the adopted 2025 county budget for an OVS grant, a veteran's agency, county buildings, and a court‑ordered real‑property tax refund. It will also receive a sales tax report and a report from the Clockville Water District. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of draft minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved four budget-modification resolutions and a tax refund

The committee approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved four resolutions that modify the 2025 adopted county budget for the OVS grant, Veteran's Agency, County Buildings, and authorize a refund of real property taxes per a court order. The committee agreed to add any eligible resolutions from this meeting to the preferred agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 9:52 AM.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 08:30

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee authorizes special patrol officer agreements with three school districts

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to enter into agreements with the Morrisville‑Eaton, Canastota, and Madison Central School Districts to use special patrol officers. It will also review the STOP DWI Outreach Program quarterly report from Traffic Safety Research LLC and discuss a budget modification for the Office of Victim Services grant. The meeting includes departmental updates and routine approvals of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approves multiple school patrol and EMS agreements

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting. It unanimously adopted three resolutions authorizing Special Patrol Officer agreements with Morrisville‑Eaton, Canastota and Madison Central School Districts, and a resolution for an intermunicipal agreement with the Village of DeRuyter for EMS building renovations. The board also entered and later exited executive session by unanimous vote and agreed to place any eligible resolution from today on the Preferred Agenda.

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Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Extension of public transit agreement with Birnie Transit approved

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will consider five resolutions, including extending a public transit agreement with Birnie Transit, Inc. and related parties. It will also vote on moving funds within the county's Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund, writing off a USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant balance, calling a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant, and accepting a grant from the New York State ConnectALL Office Municipal Infrastructure Program. Additional agenda items provide updates on sales tax, real property, career center, tourism, and other county initiatives.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved accepting a New York State ConnectALL municipal infrastructure grant

The committee approved six resolutions, including extending a public transit agreement with Birnie Transit, moving funds within the Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund, and writing off a USDA Rural Business Enterprise Grant balance. They also approved a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant, accepted a grant from the New York State ConnectALL Office Municipal Infrastructure Program, and authorized an agreement with ECC Technologies for network engineering and program oversight of that grant. Additionally, the Canalside Pocket Neighborhood project was reported to have received a $1 million grant for county infrastructure improvements.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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4 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Adjourn
4 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed Jul 23, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee to vote on contracts, surplus property disposal, and budget changes

The Madison County Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will consider several actions, including renewing a contract with Direct Energy Business Highway and entering a new agreement with Chemung Supply Corporation. The committee will also designate how surplus county personal property will be disposed of and address snow and ice control on county roads. A budget modification for Reisman & Sigety Hall is also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple resolutions including energy contract and snow control

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the June 25 minutes and authorized several agreements, including a two‑year renewal with Direct Energy Business and a contract with Chemung Supply Corporation. It also approved a resolution for disposing surplus county personal property and a snow‑and‑ice control plan for county roads. The committee moved a budget modification for Reisman & Sigety Hall to Finance, Ways & Means and agreed to add any eligible resolution to the preferred agenda.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Dave Jones yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee to vote on accepting a NYS DEC grant for solid waste program

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will discuss state and regional solid waste updates and consider rescheduling the Solid Waste Open House. It will vote on a resolution to authorize the chairman to accept a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. The committee will also review recommendations for a permit modification that will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors on September 11, 2025.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

County to approve a satellite mental health clinic partnership with DeRuyter schools

The Health and Human Services Committee will consider authorizing its chairman to sign an agreement with the DeRuyter Central School District to operate a satellite mental health clinic. The committee will also review the commissioners’ report and burial summary and hear a presentation on the Madison County Health Atlas. Routine items include approving the June 2025 meeting minutes and setting the next meeting for August 26, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agreement for a satellite mental health clinic in DeRuyter

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the June 24 minutes. It approved a resolution authorizing the Chairman to enter an agreement with DeRuyter Central School District for a satellite mental health clinic. The committee decided not to submit a BRICKS funding application at this time. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Mon Jul 21, 2025 · 10:30

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Criminal Justice Committee meets to set next meeting date

The committee will convene to discuss procedural items and set the date for its next session. No specific agenda items or decisions are listed for the current meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee entered and exited executive session unanimously

The committee voted to enter executive session at 10:31 a.m. to discuss confidential matters, and the motion was carried unanimously. Later, a motion to exit executive session at 1:15 p.m. was also carried unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned on the same motion.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Madison County Board of Supervisors to consider new positions and local laws

The Board of Supervisors will discuss the creation of several full-time positions across the Highway, County Clerk, Mental Health, and District Attorney offices. The body is also considering two proposed local laws and various service agreements with school districts and municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Board authorizes digital voter registration system contract with NTS Data Services

The Board adopted the June 2, 3, and 10 meeting minutes and noted a vouchers payable report of $3,910,851.55. It approved a resolution honoring retiring employees Dawn Hewitt, Danny Klahs Jr., and William Gabor. The Board authorized the Chairman to enter a contract with NTS Data Services to implement a digital voter registration system.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee will adopt Local Law No. 3 and No. 4 and modify the 2025 budget

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a modification to the 2025 adopted county budget for the Sheriff's lateral transfer and extending an agreement for lien and title search services. It will adopt Local Law No. 3 of 2025 and Local Law No. 4 of 2025 after public hearing notices were introduced. The meeting also includes a sales tax report and routine approvals of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee adopted Local Laws 3 & 4 and approved budget modifications

The committee approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted Local Law No. 3 of 2025 and Local Law No. 4 of 2025. It also authorized modifications to the 2025 adopted county budget for the sheriff's lateral transfer, the county clerk, and an extension of the lien and title search services agreement. All motions were passed.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee will vote on a settlement agreement for the county in bankruptcy court

The Government Operations Committee will approve the June 29, 2025 minutes and hear updates from several county departments. It will consider ten resolutions, including a retiree appreciation, new work‑day standards, agreements with NTS Data Services and Spectrum Enterprise, and a settlement agreement in bankruptcy court. The committee will also discuss creating new full‑time positions in the Highway, Mental Health, and County Clerk offices.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple contracts and created new county positions

The Government Operations Committee approved a series of resolutions, including authorizing the Chairman to contract with NTS Data Services for election systems and with Spectrum Enterprise for an enterprise agreement. It also approved the creation of several full‑time county positions in the Highway Department, Mental Health Department, and County Clerk's Office, as well as updates to the Title VI Plan and the Written Information Security Policy. The committee entered and exited executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee considers school patrol and emergency service agreements

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review several inter-agency agreements. The body is discussing contracts for special patrol officers and emergency medical services.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved multiple special patrol and EMS agreements

The committee unanimously approved resolutions authorizing the chairman to enter into agreements with the Sherburne‑Earlville Central School District, the Stockbridge Valley Central School District, and the Wanderer’s Rest Humane Association for special patrol officers. It also unanimously approved agreements with Oonondaga‑Cortland‑Madison BOCES and the Town of Georgetown for emergency medical services. The minutes of the May 28, 2025 meeting were unanimously approved.

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Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee will approve Madison County’s updated Title VI Plan

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will review a series of updates, including sales tax, real property, career center, IDA, CCE, tourism, PCD/HUB, BUY Madison, MCPLUS, and planning. It will consider a resolution to approve the updated Title VI Plan for Madison County. The meeting also includes routine business such as approving minutes and setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the Updated Title VI Plan for Madison County

The committee approved the May 23, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the Updated Title VI Plan for Madison County. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Dave Jones yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed Jun 25, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee may modify Vaisala weather station contract and end bridge rail services

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to modify an agreement with Vaisala, Inc. for a remote weather station and to terminate an agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail, Inc. for guide rail installation services. The committee will also discuss proposed truck weight increases and designate disposal of surplus county personal property. Additional items include routine highlights and reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved modifications, terminations, and disposal resolutions

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee approved the minutes from the May 28 meeting. It also passed three resolutions: authorizing the chairman to modify the agreement with Vaisala, Inc. for a remote weather station, authorizing termination of the agreement with Town & County Bridge and Rail, Inc. for guide rail installation services, and designating disposal of surplus county personal property. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
6 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Greg Reuter yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee reviews recycling coordinator appointment and waste permits

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee is meeting to appoint a Recycling Coordinator and discuss a NYS DEC video shoot. The body will also review the use of glass as beneficial cover and permit modification recommendations.

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3 yea
Melissa During yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Thomas Daviau yea
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee considers new mental health agreements and clinic partnership

The Health and Human Services Committee will review several agreements regarding mental health services. This includes a proposed satellite clinic partnership with the Morrisville-Eaton Central School District and a loan repayment program for Office of Mental Health employees.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several mental‑health agreements and added them to the Preferred Agenda

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the May 27 minutes. It approved four resolutions authorizing the Chairman to enter or terminate agreements related to mental‑health services, and voted to place all eligible resolutions on the Preferred Agenda. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors to hold public hearing on senior citizen tax exemptions

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing regarding increasing tax exemptions for qualified senior citizens. Members will also consider budget modifications, personnel reclassifications, and various service contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approves senior tax exemption increase and multiple staffing changes

The Board adopted a resolution honoring retirees Shellie English and Laurie Regan. It authorized contracts with Phoenix Graphics for optical scan ballots and with ProAct, Inc. for a pharmacy prescription drug benefit plan, reappointed the Director of Real Property Tax Services, reclassified positions in the Sheriff’s Office and County Clerk’s Office, and increased the income limit for senior citizens’ property‑tax exemption. All resolutions passed with 1,371 Ayes, 0 Nays and 129 absent members.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to draft legislation for extra mortgage recording tax

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will meet to direct the County Attorney's Office to draft legislation allowing for an additional mortgage recording tax. The meeting is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution to draft legislation extending mortgage tax

The Board adopted Resolution No. 25-147 directing the County Attorney to work with state legislators to draft legislation that would extend the additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per hundred through December 1, 2027. The resolution passed by a weighted vote recorded as AYES‑1,292, NAYS‑0, ABSENT‑208 (Henderson, Jones, Stokes, Wicks). The meeting was then formally closed.

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Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 10:00

Board of Supervisors

Board directs attorney to draft legislation for an extra mortgage recording tax

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a resolution directing the County Attorney’s Office to draft legislation that would allow the county to extend an additional mortgage recording tax. This item appears on the regular agenda under Resolutions. No other substantive matters are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution to draft legislation extending mortgage recording tax

The Board adopted Resolution No. 25-146 directing the County Attorney's Office to work with state legislators to draft legislation that would extend the additional $0.25‑per‑$100 mortgage recording tax through December 1, 2027. The resolution passed with 1,207 AYES votes, 0 NAYS, and 293 supervisors absent. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu May 29, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

County Finance Committee to approve several 2025 budget modifications

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider a series of resolutions to modify the adopted 2025 county budget for various programs. Items include adjustments for mental health, the Veteran’s Agency, highway maintenance, grants to towns and special districts, and a refund of real property taxes. The committee will also receive a sales tax report, review the annual fund balance policy, and direct the county attorney to draft legislation for an additional mortgage recording tax.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved 13 budget modification resolutions

The committee approved the April 24, 2025 meeting minutes and passed Resolutions 1‑13 that modify the 2025 adopted county budget for various programs. They also directed the County Attorney to draft legislation for an additional mortgage recording tax and agreed to place eligible resolutions on the preferred agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 10:04 am.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Thu May 29, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee considers agreements for pharmacy benefits and election ballots

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and several administrative resolutions. The body is deciding on contracts for pharmacy prescription drug benefits and optical scan ballots.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved multiple resolutions, including a ballot‑printing contract extension

The Government Operations Committee approved six resolutions covering board meeting location, a ballot‑printing contract extension with Phoenix Graphics, a pharmacy prescription‑drug benefit agreement, reappointment of the Real Property Tax Services director, and a sheriff’s office position reclassification. The committee also agreed to draft a resolution to reclassify a vacant recording clerk position as a full‑time motor‑vehicle representative.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee to discuss 911 standards and authorize police agreements

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will meet to discuss budget modifications for assigned counsel and the sheriff's office, review updates on budget modifications, and authorize agreements with Rozin Technologies LLC and the Sherburne-Earlville Central School District for special patrol officers. The committee will also discuss new New York State 911 standards and authorize amendments to billing service and homeland security agreements.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved three inter‑agency agreements for police collaboration

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee unanimously approved several inter‑agency agreements, including a police tactical team cooperation pact, a contract with Rozin Technologies LLC, and a special patrol officer arrangement with the Sherburne‑Earlville Central School District. The committee also unanimously approved two emergency‑management agreements: a First Amendment to the billing services contract with MultiMed Billing Service, Inc., and a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Earlier minutes from April 23, 2025 were also approved unanimously.

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Wed May 28, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee considers economic development loan and youth employment contract

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will review several departmental updates and three resolutions. The body is deciding on a contract for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program and an economic development loan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved contracts for youth employment, waterfront grant, and economic loan

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee approved three resolutions. It authorized a contract with Madison-Oneida BOCES for the 2025 Summer Youth Employment Program. It approved an extension agreement with the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board to administer a Oneida Lake waterfront revitalization grant. It also authorized an economic development loan. All motions were made by Supervisor Pinard, seconded by Supervisor Reger, and each motion passed.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed May 28, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee will consider agreements with Dolomite Products and Kinsley Generator

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee will review and discuss several items, including disposal of surplus county personal property, authorizing agreements with two vendors, and modifying portions of the 2025 adopted county budget for highway and central services. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and reports on highway and facilities highlights.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agreement with Dolomite Products Co., Inc.

The Highway, Buildings, and Grounds Committee approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting. It passed resolutions to dispose of obsolete and surplus county personal property. The committee authorized the chairman to enter agreements with Dolomite Products Co., Inc. and with Kinsley Generator Service. Budget modification items were referred to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Greg Reuter yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue May 27, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee reviews 2024 tip fee impacts and landfill project updates

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review the 2024 financial performance, including the impact of a tip fee increase and revenue projections. It will receive updates on landfill netting and fencing repairs, the landfill gas collection and dewatering project, and the compost and mulch survey. The committee will consider a resolution to designate disposal of obsolete and surplus county personal property. Additional agenda items cover upcoming community events and a rescheduled technical review meeting.

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Tue May 27, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to discuss budget modifications and youth board appointments

The Health and Human Services Committee will meet to discuss modifying the 2025 adopted county budget and an agreement with Community Action Partnership for Madison County. The agenda also includes appointing a member to the Youth Bureau Youth Board and approving the Public Health Department's charges and fee schedule.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved public‑health fee schedule and preschool program agreement

The Health and Human Services Committee approved the April 22 minutes and several resolutions, all carried unanimously. Resolutions approved included the Public Health Department’s charges and fee schedule, authorizing the Chairman to enter a preschool program agreement, and appointing a member to the Youth Bureau Youth Board. The committee also entered and exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m.

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Tue May 13, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to hold public hearing on increasing senior citizen tax exemption

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of resolutions, including staff positions, budget modifications, and contract approvals. A public hearing will be called to discuss increasing the tax exemption for qualified senior citizens. Additional items include creating a full‑time deputy sheriff lieutenant position and authorizing agreements with various service providers.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts new staff positions and directs sales‑tax reauthorization

The Board approved the creation of three new county positions—a full‑time mental‑health social worker, a part‑time veterans peer support coordinator, and a full‑time deputy sheriff lieutenant. It also ordered a public hearing on expanding senior‑citizen tax exemptions and directed the County Attorney to draft legislation to reauthorize the 1% sales tax. Several budget modifications for grants, infrastructure and contingency funds were also adopted.

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Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee to discuss tax exemptions and budget modifications

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will review sales tax reports and approve minutes from March 27, 2025. The body is scheduled to call a public hearing on increasing the tax exemption for qualified senior citizens and authorize nine modifications to the 2025 adopted county budget.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Thu Apr 24, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee to discuss hiring, budget changes, and retiree recognition

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates, approve minutes, and consider resolutions to create new staff positions and modify the IT budget. The meeting will also include a public information report and a discussion on a zero-emission credit program.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved $165K IT upgrades for sheriff patrol cars and county phone duress system

The Government Operations Committee approved two IT projects: replacing the computers in all sheriff patrol cars for $155,000 and adding a duress capability to the county phone system for $10,000. It also approved resolutions to create a staff social worker in the Mental Health Department, a part-time position in the Veterans Service Agency, and a full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position. Additional approvals included a retiree appreciation resolution, a budget modification for IT, and the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee considers contracts with Axon Enterprise and NYS Defenders Association

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review contract authorizations for the District Attorney and Assigned Counsel. The meeting also includes departmental updates from the Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved Axon Enterprise agreement and contract modifications

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee approved the March 26 minutes and unanimously authorized the Chairman to modify the contract with the New York State Defenders Association and to enter into an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., correcting the fee to an annual amount. The committee also agreed to add any eligible resolutions from the meeting to the Preferred Agenda and adjourned.

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Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee to discuss modifications to the 2025 Adopted County Budget

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet to receive updates from various county departments. The primary point of discussion is the modification of the 2025 Adopted County Budget.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the March 21, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee voted to approve the March 21, 2025 minutes. The motion was made by Supervisor Reger, seconded by Supervisor Cunningham, and passed. No other formal resolutions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Approval of Minutes
2 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Kyle Reger yea
Adjourn
2 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed Apr 23, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee to consider road rehab, bridge replacements, and multiple facility contracts

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee will review and vote on a county road rehabilitation and bridge replacement program for 2025. It will also consider the disposal of surplus county personal property and several agreements for weather stations, environmental services, fencing, and water treatment. The meeting includes a budget modification item and routine reports.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved 2025 road rehabilitation and bridge replacement plan

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee approved a resolution to fund rehabilitation of county roads and bridge replacements for 2025. It also approved agreements for a remote weather station, surplus property disposal, and several contracts with Abscope Environmental, Timberland Fence & Land Management, Upstate Companies, and Chem‑Aqua. The budget modification was referred to the Finance, Ways & Means Committee for further approval.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

County to extend recycling facility lease and accept $94,971 state grant

The Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will consider two resolutions. The first authorizes the chairman to enter a modification and extension agreement with Madison‑Cortland Chapter, NYSARC, Inc., extending the operation agreement and ground lease for the county’s Materials Recycling Facility through June 14 2028, with a possible one‑year extension. The second authorizes acceptance of a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation grant of up to $94,971.58 for capital equipment to support recycling operations. Both actions were reviewed and approved by the committee.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved extension of recycling facility contract with Madison Cortland Chapter

The committee approved the February 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It authorized the extension of the operation agreement and ground lease with Madison Cortland Chapter, NYSARC, Inc. for the county recycling facility. It also authorized the chairman to accept a grant award from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 AM.

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Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee discusses new social worker position and school-based mental health clinic

The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss staffing and service agreements for mental health. The body will also consider a contract modification for transportation services and appointments to the Youth Board.

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✓ Decided: County approves transportation services contract with VMC Group Inc.

The Health and Human Services Committee unanimously approved the March 25 meeting minutes and a transportation services agreement with VMC Group Inc. It also appointed members to the Madison County Youth Bureau Youth Board. The committee entered and later exited an executive session, then adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will consider authorizing an Economic Development Loan for the PCD project.

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on two local laws, one granting a property tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers, and another establishing conduct standards for county officers and employees. The board will also consider a series of authorizations, including an economic development loan, budget modifications, and enterprise agreements. Additional items include resolutions, proclamations, and appointments related to county operations.

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✓ Decided: Board declared the week of May 4‑10 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week

The Board adopted a resolution naming May 4‑10 2025 Public Service Recognition Week and another resolution setting a standard work day for elected and appointed officials. It also approved a resolution honoring three retiring employees. Proclamations were adopted recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and as Donate Life Month. Public hearings on two proposed local laws were opened and closed with no public comment.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee to review seven 2025 budget modifications

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will discuss modifications to the 2025 Adopted County Budget across multiple departments. The meeting also includes a discussion on senior exemptions and a review of the sales tax report.

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✓ Decided: Finance Committee approved seven budget modification resolutions

The committee approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes. It reached consensus to raise the senior income exemption tier by $15,000, with a resolution to be prepared for the next meeting. The committee also approved Resolutions 1‑7 authorizing modifications to the 2025 adopted county budget. The meeting was adjourned at 10:02 a.m.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Thu Mar 27, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Committee considers IT projects totaling over $186,000 and several new staff positions

The Government Operations Committee will review department updates and various personnel changes, including the creation of new positions in the Sheriff's Office and County Clerk's Office. The body is also considering several IT infrastructure projects and updates to purchasing and corporate compliance policies.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved enterprise agreement with Day Automation for access control and video

The Government Operations Committee approved several resolutions, including authorizing the Chairman to enter into an enterprise agreement with Day Automation for access control and video systems and a separate agreement for 911 tower NVRs. The committee also approved an amendment to the Purchasing Policy, an amendment to the Corporate Compliance Plan, and created a full‑time probation assistant position while eliminating a part‑time probation officer role. Additional staffing approvals created a full‑time clerk position, a temporary student intern in the Sheriff’s Office Child Advocacy Center, and extended a consulting agreement with OneGroup.

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Adjourn
6 yea
Pete Walrod yea · Kyle Reger yea · Rex Vosburg yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea
Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee discusses Border Patrol MOU and grant agreements

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Border Patrol. The body will also discuss a budget modification for probation training and an amended grant agreement with New York State.

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✓ Decided: Committee unanimously approved MOU with U.S. Border Patrol

The committee approved the February 19, 2025 minutes without dissent. It also unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the chairman to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Border Patrol Buffalo Sector. The committee entered and later exited executive session for counsel advice, both votes unanimous. No other substantive actions were taken.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Madison County committee to receive departmental and economic updates

The Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet to receive updates from various county departments and agencies. The session includes reports on sales tax, real property, and tourism.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved a $701,000 economic development loan for the HUB project

The committee approved a loan to fund the upfront costs of the Madison County HUB project, totaling about $701,000. The February 19, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved. No other substantive motions were denied or tabled.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Joe Wicks yea · Dave Jones yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · John Pinard yea · Kyle Reger yea
Wed Mar 26, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee to modify 2025 budget for Center Rd project and award multiple contracts

The Highway, Buildings & Grounds Committee will approve minutes from the February 19 meeting and consider several highway and facilities items. Items include a budget modification for the Center Road project, a review of a bid for a precast box culvert, and authorizing agreements with contractors. The committee will also award bids for facilities maintenance to several corporations and modify an existing pest‑control agreement.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved several contracts and moved Center Rd budget change forward

The committee approved the February 19 minutes and reached consensus to forward a modification of the 2025 County Budget for the Center Rd project to Finance, Ways & Means. It also approved agreements for Suit‑Kote Corporation and four separate bids: H.J. Brandeles Corporation, Matrix Communications, M.E.I.D. LLC, and a modification with Lawn Medic/Pest Arrest. All motions were passed without recorded vote tallies.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Thomas Daviau yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee considers budget modifications and new service agreements

The Health and Human Services Committee will discuss modifications to the 2025 Adopted County Budget for Mental Health and Social Services. The body is also reviewing agreements with M.E.I.D. LLC and VenTek, Inc., and the re-appointment of Board of Health members.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved award of BID 19-25 to M.E.I.D. LLC

The Health and Human Services Committee approved several resolutions, all unanimously. Items included re‑appointing Board of Health members, authorizing agreements with M.E.I.D. LLC, VenTek, Inc., and an inter‑departmental agreement between Social Services Youth Bureau and Public Health. The committee also entered and exited an executive session and adjourned the meeting.

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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve issuance of obligations to finance a Colgate University project

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider several authorizations, including agreements for technology services and a financing resolution for a Colgate University project. Public hearings will be held on requests to add land to agricultural districts and on a Community Development Block Grant. The board will also review budget modifications and other resolutions.

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Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Finance Committee will adopt Local Law No. 1 for 2025

The Madison County Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider several resolutions to modify the 2025 adopted county budget for specific projects, including the Aquatic Vegetation Projects, NYS Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment‑SAEF, Shredding, Youth Programs, Compliance/Sheriff, Facilities, and Highway. It will also acknowledge the introduction of Proposed Local Law No. 1 for 2025, call for a public hearing, and adopt that law. Routine items such as approval of draft minutes, a sales tax report, and the 2025 annual report for FY 2024 are also on the agenda.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
4 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea · Loren Corbin yea · Matt Roberts yea
Thu Feb 20, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Government Operations Committee will adopt Local Law No. 2 for 2025

The Madison County Government Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including adopting Local Law No. 2 for the year 2025 and authorizing agreements with vendors such as Healthicity and CivicPlus. It will also discuss creating a part‑time criminal investigator position for the District Attorney’s Office and modifying IT service agreements with county municipalities. Additional department updates and an executive session on litigation, personnel, and contract negotiations are on the agenda.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

Committee considers agreements for emergency services and facility software

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee will review several service agreements. These include contracts for emergency medical services and facility management technology.

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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

County committee to review economic development and authorize agreements

The Madison County Planning Committee will review economic updates and authorize agreements with National Grid and ACCESS-VR. The committee will also consider a resolution to issue bonds for a Colgate University project and adopt agricultural land designations.

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Adjourn
4 yea · 1 abstain
Joe Wicks yea · Dave Jones yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Kyle Reger yea · John Pinard abstain
Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee reviews highway contracts and budget modifications

The Highway, Buildings and Grounds Committee is meeting to authorize several maintenance agreements and budget modifications for 2025. The body will also review bids for an automated salt brine production system.

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Adjourn
5 yea
Loren Corbin yea · Greg Reuter yea · Dave Jones yea · Alex Stepanski yea · John Pinard yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee may lease ~103 acres of county land in the Town of Lincoln

The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review the 2024 transfer station usage, discuss a solar panel recycling law modeled after Niagara County, and receive updates on biosolids agreements, a state organic waste grant, and technical and legislative matters. The committee will also vote on a resolution authorizing the chairman to enter a lease for approximately 103 acres of county‑owned land in the Town of Lincoln. The meeting concludes with scheduling the next session for March 18, 2025.

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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee discusses budget modifications for shelter arrears and youth programs

The Health and Human Services Committee will review budget modifications regarding NYS Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment and youth programs. The body will also consider appointments to the Youth Bureau Youth Board and two service agreements.

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Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board to approve grant for Madison County Children’s Advocacy Center and budget changes

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider a series of authorizations, including grant awards, contract approvals, and budget modifications. Key items include a grant for the County Children's Advocacy Center, creation of a full‑time case manager in the Mental Health Department, and several equipment trade‑ins. The board will also review agreements for auditing services, health services, and public transit extensions.

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Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 09:00

Finance Ways and Means Committee

Committee will approve multiple contracts and budget modifications for 2025

The Finance Ways and Means Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to sign contracts with several not‑for‑profit organizations and an auditing firm. It will also approve a grant award to the Sheriff's Office and related changes to the 2025 county budget. Additional items include a tax‑law error correction authority, a directive to draft sales‑tax legislation, and a draft property purchase agreement.

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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjourn
5 yea
Mary Cavanagh yea · Loren Corbin yea · Jim Cunningham yea · Matt Roberts yea · Ronda Winn yea
Thu Jan 23, 2025 · 10:00

Government Operations Committee

Government Operations Committee considers new staff and agency agreements

The committee will review department updates and several resolutions. Decisions include the creation of a new mental health position and the authorization of multiple agency agreements.

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5 yea
Kyle Reger yea · Rex Vosburg yea · Eve Ann Shwartz yea · Mary Cavanagh yea · Melissa During yea
Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 09:00

Criminal Justice, Public Safety, and Emergency Communications Committee

County approves new fees for Madison County Emergency Medical Services

The Criminal Justice, Public Safety and Emergency Communications Committee will discuss several budget modifications and authorize multiple service agreements. Items include agreements with Diversion Management, LLC, Traffic Safety Research, LLC, and several ambulance providers. The committee will also approve fee changes for the county's emergency medical services and consider a local law on school bus stop arm cameras.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 11:00

Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

Committee will consider a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application

The Madison County Planning, Economic Development, Environmental and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will review updates on sales tax, real property, tourism, and the Oxbow Hill Solar Project. It will vote on several resolutions, including calling for a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application and authorizing a request for a federal transit grant. The committee will also consider an agreement with C&D Advertising and support for the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway nomination.

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Wed Jan 22, 2025 · 13:00

Highway Buildings and Grounds Committee

Committee will authorize Chairman to execute a purchase offer and amend 2025 budget

The Highway, Buildings and Grounds Committee will consider authorizing the chairman to execute a purchase offer and amend the 2025 adopted county budget. It will also approve trade‑ins of a 2022 Bobcat S76 skid steer and a 2022 John Deere 644P loader. The committee will authorize an agreement with King & King Architects, LLP and review several annual reports.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 09:00

Solid Waste and Recycling

Committee to consider packaging EPR resolution and grant acceptance

The Madison County Solid Waste and Recycling Committee will review the 2024 tonnage data and set goals for 2025. It will consider a resolution supporting the Governor’s proposed extended producer responsibility for packaging in the 2025 state budget. The committee will also vote on authorizing the chair to accept a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for the county solid waste department. The meeting is scheduled for January 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM.

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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 10:00

Health and Human Services Committee

Committee to approve agreements with Crouse Health and youth service groups

The Madison County Health and Human Services Committee will consider authorizations for the Chairman to enter into agreements with Crouse Health Corp and two youth‑focused organizations. It will also discuss a contract modification and budget changes for the 2025 County budget affecting mental health and youth programs. Additional agenda items include the Commissioners Report and routine business.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 11:00

Board of Supervisors

Board will decide on creating a new full‑time County Clerk position

The Madison County Board of Supervisors will consider several resolutions, including a retiree appreciation resolution and the creation of a full‑time position in the County Clerk's Office. The board will also vote on authorizing a grant application for the Local Government Performance and Efficiency Program and approving an agreement with Wanderer's Rest Humane Association for dog shelter services. These items are on the regular agenda for the January 7, 2025 meeting.

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