Ontario County, NY

Ag Board

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee

Health & Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Ontario County Planning Board

Ways & Means Committee

Public Safety Committee

Ontario County Planning Board

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

Water Resources Council

Board of Supervisors

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee

Health & Human Services Committee

Public Works Committee

Ontario County Planning Board

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

Ways & Means Committee

Ontario County Planning Board

Public Safety Committee

Board of Supervisors

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings regarding the Ontario County Sewer Rents Local Law and sewer charges for the Route 332 County Sewer District. The board will also consider numerous contracts for public safety, health services, and infrastructure projects.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 (Intro.) of 2026 regarding Ontario County Sewer Rents
• Public hearing on proposed sewer charges for the Route 332 County Sewer District
• Authorization to contract with Naples and Palmyra-Macedon Central School Districts for voting machines
• Award of RFP R26075 to National Public Safety Group for CAD and RMS consulting
• Purchase of easements for County Road 18 drainage and County Road 37 reconstruction

Ontario County Planning Board

The Ontario County Planning Board will review multiple site plan applications, area variances, and subdivision requests across several towns and cities. The board will also consider proposed local laws, including two six-month moratoriums.

• Proposed six-month moratorium on Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems in the Town of East Bloomfield
• Proposed six-month moratorium on Short-Term Rentals in the Village of Naples
• Site plan for a 20,050 SF Garber Cadillac dealership at 5375 Thomas Road and 2312 State Route 332
• Preliminary site plan for a 16,550 SF commercial building and 30,000 SF multi-use building at 0000 Hunts Park Road
• Site plan for 23 manufactured home lots and a 12,000 SF maintenance building at 850 State Route 21

The Board reviewed multiple municipal referrals, recommending approval for a short-term rental moratorium in Naples and a solar moratorium in East Bloomfield. It recommended disapproval for a use variance for storage containers in Victor and a sign variance in Hopewell. Several site plans were returned to local boards with comments.

• Approved 7 Brew coffee stand at 420 Hamilton St with modifications (15-0)
• Recommended approval of short-term rental moratorium in Village of Naples (15-0)
• Recommended approval of large-scale solar moratorium in Town of East Bloomfield (15-0)
• Recommended approval of Bristol zoning amendment for agricultural uses in L-I District (15-0)
• Recommended disapproval of use variance for storage containers in Town of Victor (15-0)
• Recommended disapproval of sign area variance at 4212 Route 5&20 in Hopewell
• Recommended disapproval of lakefront lot coverage variance at 4260 State Route 364
• Returned site plans for Walmart fuel station and Garber Cadillac with comments

Ontario County Planning Board

The Ontario County Coordinated Review Committee meets Oct. 13, 2026, to review referrals from town and city boards across the county. Items include site plans, subdivisions, variances, and proposed local laws. The committee reviews and comments on these applications; final decisions rest with the referring municipal boards. The agenda also lists training opportunities and upcoming meeting dates.

• Town of East Bloomfield: proposed six-month moratorium on Large-Scale Solar Energy Systems
• Village of Naples: proposed six-month moratorium on Short-Term Rentals
• Town of Canandaigua: site plan to demolish a block building and construct a 20,050 SF Garber Cadillac dealership at 5375 Thomas Road
• Town of Manchester: site plan for 23 manufactured home lots and a 12,000 SF water meter/maintenance building at Idlewood Manor, 850 State Route 21
• Town of South Bristol: proposed local law on Artificial Intelligence Computing Facilities & Data Centers

The Coordinated Review Committee reviewed multiple site plans and local law proposals. The board issued formal recommendations to deny area variances for lakefront lot coverage in Gorham and excessive signage in Hopewell.

• Recommended denial of lakefront lot coverage variances at 4260 State Route 364 (Gorham)
• Recommended denial of non-conforming sign replacement at 4212 Route 5&20 (Hopewell)
• Reviewed proposed 6-month moratorium on large-scale solar in East Bloomfield
• Reviewed proposed 6-month moratorium on short-term rentals in Village of Naples
• Reviewed proposed ban on AI computing facilities and data centers in South Bristol
• Reviewed site plan for 7 Brew coffee stand at 420 Hamilton Street (City Geneva)
• Reviewed site plan for restored diner rail car at 48 Lake Street (City Geneva)
• Reviewed site plan for Garber Cadillac expansion at 5375 Thomas Road (Canandaigua)

Public Safety Committee

The Ontario County Public Safety Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Committee Room 213 at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY. The committee is set to vote on resolutions covering a District Attorney leadership consulting contract, emergency communications network grants and service contracts, juvenile probation funding, and numerous Sheriff's Office contracts for jail medical, mental health, optometry, phone, and vessel fuel services. Several informational updates are scheduled from Probation, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff, and the committee plans an executive session on personnel matters under Public Officers Law §105(1)(f).

• Resolution to authorize a contract with Springside Consulting LLC for leadership consulting and organizational development services (District Attorney)
• Capital Project H092-22 Emergency Communications Network Core Upgrade: accept 2025-2026 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant and authorize a contract with Finger Lakes Communications, Co., Inc. for Year 3 and 4 service and licenses
• Probation resolutions: accept NYS Office of Children and Family Services funding for the Supervision and Treatment Services for Juveniles Program (STSJP) 2026-2027, and counseling/treatment by Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes for domestic violence offenders
• Sheriff's Office resolutions: award RFP R26075 to National Public Safety Group for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) consultant; renew RFP R24089 with CBH Medical PC for jail mental health services; contract with National Eye Care, Inc. for optometry and eyeglasses for incarcerated individuals (2027); contract with Global Tek Link for jail phone services
• Other Sheriff items: accept Police Traffic Services Grant from the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee; renew pre-employment psychological testing with the Institute of Forensic Psychology; contract with German Brothers Marina for vessel fuel (2027); accept donation of an electronic keyboard, stand, and bench for the jail chapel; recognize Red Ribbon Week and Medication Take Back Day

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, to review resolutions across county departments. Items include capital project contracts and budget transfers, grant acceptances, insurance and salary resolutions, and setting public hearing dates for the 2027 tentative budget and capital improvement plan. The agenda also lists an executive session on collective negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation.

• Capital Project No. H073-20 Dog Control Facility Renovation: contract amendment and extension with Labella Associates plus budget transfer
• Capital Project No. H119-26 FLCC Spring Building: contract amendment with Plan Architectural Studio for design and engineering services
• Capital Project No. H097-23 County Road 36 over Honeoye Lake Inlet Bridge Replacement: accept Supplemental Agreement #2 to New York State revenue contract
• Award of RFP R26075 to National Public Safety Group for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RMS) consultant
• Public hearings set for the 2027 tentative budget and proposed Capital Improvement Plan

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

The Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 74 Ontario Street, Committee Room 213 in Canandaigua. The committee will consider resolutions on contracts with two school districts for voting machines, an appointment of a Democratic Commissioner of Elections, insurance agreements and 2027 premium equivalent rates, a records management grant, and online sewer payment processing. It will also discuss an animal care facility renovation and a sexual abuse and molestation insurance waiver request, and may enter executive session regarding litigation.

• Resolutions to contract with Naples Central School District and Palmyra-Macedon Central School District for use of voting machines
• Resolution to appoint Elizabeth J. Yockel as Democratic Commissioner of Elections
• Resolution to set 2027 premium equivalent rates for self-insured medical and dental coverage
• Resolution to accept Local Government Records Management Improvement Grant funding for RAIMS
• Resolution to contract with First Data Merchant Services, LLC for online sewer payment processing

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee

The Planning & Environmental Quality Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, to review landfill operations and department updates and to vote on several resolutions. Resolutions include an intermunicipal contract with the Town of Richmond to draft zoning map and code changes, a DEC Round 6 planning grant for Geneva drinking water floodplain restoration, and a contract with the Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District for an upland water management project. The committee will also consider three 2026 economic development service agreements and a reappointment of the Director of Sustainability and Solid Waste Management. Two executive sessions are listed, one on litigation and one on personnel matters.

• Resolution: intermunicipal contract with Town of Richmond to draft zoning map and code changes
• Resolution: accept NYS DEC Round 6 Non-Agricultural Non-Point Source Planning Grant for Geneva Drinking Water Floodplain Restoration
• Resolution: contract with Ontario County Soil and Water Conservation District for Upland Water Management Project - FLLOWPA SFY 2024-2025
• Three resolutions authorizing 2026 Schedule A amendments/contracts with Ontario County Economic Development Corporation, Industrial Development Agency, and Local Development Corporation
• Casella landfill operations update and reappointment of Director of Sustainability and Solid Waste Management

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Committee Room 213 at 74 Ontario Street, Canandaigua, NY, with a remote option via Webex. The committee will consider resolutions from Public Health, the Office for the Aging, the Youth Bureau, the Department of Social Services, and the Veterans Service Agency, plus several advisory board appointments. Items include contracts for therapy services and youth programs, acceptance of state and traffic-safety grants, annual flu vaccination fees, and a November 2026 Family Caregiver Month proclamation. The agenda also lists informational updates and a September 8, 2026 minutes approval.

• Public Health: resolution to contract with Alexandra Turner, ST for Therapy Services (CWSN) from October 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028
• Public Health: resolution to accept NYSDOH Early Intervention Administration Award Contract # C42720GM (CFDA# 84.181)
• Public Health: resolution to accept the Bike Safety Education Initiative Grant from the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
• Public Health: resolution to establish annual flu vaccination fees for September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027
• Youth Bureau: multiple 2026-2027 contracts, including Family Counseling Services of the Finger Lakes, Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes, Town of Richmond, The Partnership for Ontario County (EPIC Zone), and 4-H Camp Bristol Hills

The committee approved multiple contracts for youth development, sports, and education programs funded by the Office of Children and Family Services. Members also authorized public health service contracts, flu vaccination fees, and appointments to the Office for the Aging Advisory Council and Youth Bureau Advisory Board.

• Approved therapy services contract with Alexandra Turner (6-0)
• Accepted NYSDOH Early Intervention Administration Award (6-0)
• Approved annual public health flu vaccination fees (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Quarter 2026 PMQI report (6-0)
• Appointed five members to Office for the Aging Advisory Council (6-0)
• Approved six youth program contracts over $10,000 (6-0)
• Appointed two members to Youth Bureau Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved Operation Green Light for veterans awareness (6-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee meets Monday, October 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM at 74 Ontario Street, Committee Room 213, Canandaigua, to review resolutions covering county capital projects, highways and bridges, buildings and grounds, fleet, and sewer operations. Items include contract amendments and extensions for the Dog Control Facility, FLCC projects, and county-wide storage, plus road and bridge capital work on County Road 10, County Road 36 over the Honeoye Lake Inlet, County Road 18 drainage, and County Road 37 reconstruction. The committee will also consider bid awards and renewals for energy management, pest control, vehicle repair, wash and detail, and collision repair services, along with agreements for salt storage, a drone purchase, snow and ice removal, a sidewalk installation, and online sewer payment processing. The agenda lists no dollar amounts.

• Capital Project No. H073-20 Dog Control Facility Renovation: contract amendment and extension with Labella Associates and budget transfer
• Capital Project No. H119-26 FLCC Spring Building: contract amendment with Plan Architectural Studio for design and engineering services and budget transfer
• Capital Project No. H074-20 County Wide Storage: contract amendment and extension with Quinlivan Pierik Krause Design, LLP (QPK) and budget transfer
• Capital Project No. H097-23 County Road 36 over Honeoye Lake Inlet Bridge Replacement: acceptance of Supplemental Agreement #2 to New York State Revenue Contract
• Authorization to award Bid B26074 for maintenance and repair of Siemens Energy Management Systems; renew Quote Q24084 for pest control services

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is reviewing and voting on the 2027 budget for nearly every Ontario County department, including Sheriff, Public Works, Social Services, and Public Health. The agenda consists almost entirely of these budget approval items, with one informational update on security. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of 2027 budget reviews for Sheriff Road Patrol, Jail, and 911 system
• Approval of 2027 budget reviews for Public Works, Highway, and Sewer G1/G4/G5
• Approval of 2027 Capital Improvement Program budget review
• Approval of 2027 budget reviews for District Attorney, Public Defender, and Conflict Defender
• Informational update on Security by Human Resources

Board of Supervisors

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors will vote on a collective bargaining agreement with the CSEA unit, adopt 2027 salary plans for managerial and confidential personnel, and set public hearings on sewer rent and sewer charge changes. The agenda also includes numerous contracts, grants, and appointments across county departments.

• Collective bargaining agreement with CSEA unit for Jan 1, 2027–Dec 31, 2030
• Public hearing on Local Law No. 6 (Intro.) of 2026, Ontario County Sewer Rents Local Law
• Public hearing on amending sewer charges for Route 332 County Sewer District
• Award RFP R26062 to Locality Studio LLC for rebranding consulting services
• Authorization to contract with Ontario Bus Inc. for Sept 1, 2026–Aug 31, 2027

The Board of Supervisors approved a new collective bargaining agreement with the CSEA unit and established 2027 pay scales for various personnel. Several grants for elections, public health, and homeland security were accepted, and multiple vendor contracts for public works and safety were renewed.

• Approved CSEA collective bargaining agreement for 2027-2030 (18-0)
• Adopted 2027 pay schedules for part-time, managerial, attorney, and public safety personnel (18-0)
• Approved $24,000 contract with Locality Studio LLC for rebranding services (18-0)
• Authorized $610,000 transfer from Opioid Settlement Funds to Liability Self-Insurance Reserve (18-0)
• Approved $10,000 Wilmot Cancer Institute grant for public health (18-0)
• Approved $107,162 State Homeland Security Program grant (18-0)
• Appointed Tammy Luzzi as Deputy Director of Real Property Tax Services (18-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for October 15, 2026, regarding sewer rents and charges (18-0)

Water Resources Council

The Council will hear a presentation from Eric Levanduski, PhD, regarding PFAS trends in Finger Lakes watersheds. Members will also review treasurer reports and process payments for active special projects.

• Presentation on PFAS trends in Ontario County watersheds
• $2,224 payment for rainfall/runoff weather stations
• $20,000 payment for Deep Run Water Quality Project
• $40,000 payment for Sucker Brook Subwatershed resiliency project
• RFP for 2027 Mini-Grant and Implementation projects

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways & Means Committee is meeting to consider resolutions on capital projects, contracts, grants, and personnel matters. Key items include approving a collective bargaining agreement with CSEA, setting 2027 salaries, and authorizing several capital project amendments and budget transfers. The committee will also hold an executive session for collective negotiations and personnel discussions.

• Resolution to approve collective bargaining agreement with CSEA for 2027-2030
• Resolution to amend contract with LaBella Associates for FLCC Facilities Master Plan (Capital Project H085-22)
• Resolution to fix public hearing on Local Law No. 6 of 2026 and sewer charges for Route 332 County Sewer District
• Resolution to accept 2026-2027 General Election and Mail Ballot Grant funding from NYS Board of Elections
• Resolution to award RFP R26062 to Locality Studio LLC for rebranding consulting services

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

The Governmental Operations and Insurance Committee will vote on resolutions to accept state election grants, award a rebranding consulting contract, allocate funds to the self-insurance reserve, and appoint a deputy director. They will also discuss mortgage tax revenue and receive updates from the Humane Society and Safety Coordinator.

• Resolution to accept 2026-2027 General Election Grant Funding from NYS Board of Elections
• Resolution to accept 2026-2027 Mail Ballot Grant Funding from NYS Board of Elections
• Resolution to award RFP R26062 to Locality Studio LLC for rebranding consulting services and budget transfer
• Resolution for allocation to self-insurance reserve
• Approval of insurance waivers for Ontario Bus, Inc. and Springside Consulting, LLC

Public Safety Committee

The Ontario County Public Safety Committee will meet to decide on several contracts and resolutions, including amendments to forensic lab services for the District Attorney, renewal of jail supply purchases, and acceptance of state grants for emergency management. The committee also oversees updates from probation and emergency management departments.

• District Attorney resolution to amend NMS Labs forensic lab services contract
• Sheriff resolution to renew $BID B24065 with Bob Barker Co. for jail correctional supplies
• Emergency Management acceptance of $SHSP FY25 and $EMPG FY25 state grants
• Conflict Defender resolution to accept 2026-2027 case management system contract with NYS Defenders' Association
• Planning Department resolutions for Hunt Hollow Tower Site property use and intermunicipal agreements

The Ontario County Public Safety Committee approved a series of resolutions regarding forensic laboratory services, case management systems, tower site agreements, emergency management grants, and correctional supply renewals. The committee also heard departmental updates from Probation and the Sheriff's Office, including jail population numbers and sentencing updates from the Nordquist trial.

• Approved August 12, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved amendment agreement with NMS Labs for Forensic Laboratory Services (7-0)
• Approved transfer of funds from Appropriated Fund Balance for 2025 NMS Labs fees and services (7-0)
• Approved contract with New York State Defenders' Association for Case Management System 2026-2027 (7-0)
• Approved three Planning Department resolutions as a block concerning Hunt Hollow Tower Site and Finger Lakes Communications (7-0)
• Approved two Emergency Management grants as a block for SHSP FY25 and EMPG FY25 (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Crawford Associates LLC for Mass Fatality Plan, Family Assistance Plan, and tabletop exercise (7-0)
• Approved two Sheriff's Office DHSES domestic terrorism prevention grant extensions as a block (7-0)

Ontario County Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing various land use applications, including site plans for retail and residential buildings, zoning amendments, and area variances. The agenda includes items for the Towns of Bristol, Canandaigua, Farmington, Geneva, Gorham, Hopewell, Naples, Richmond, Victor, and West Bloomfield, as well as the Villages of Bloomfield and Manchester.

• Proposed 5,500 SF multi-tenant retail building at 3225 State Route 364
• 8,400 SF building addition for Garber Randell Chevrolet at 235 and 50 State Route 332
• Expansion of parking lot at 0000 Emerson Road to create 163 new spaces
• New 24,000 SF apartment building at 21 Bennett Avenue in Bloomfield
• Proposed 3,200 SF public library building at 89 South Main Street in Manchester

The Ontario County Planning Board met September 9, 2026 and acted only in its advisory referral role: it made no final land-use decisions. It recommended approval with comments for Town of Bristol short-term rental rules (125-2026), Town of Geneva battery storage (134-2026) and solar (135-2026) laws, and a West Bloomfield solar law (144-2026). It returned 11 Class 1 referrals to local boards with comments, accepted six late referrals, and returned a Manchester library site plan (147-2026) as incomplete. A Geneva PUD site plan (136-2026) was recommended for approval with modifications limiting it to the 8/26/26 plan.

• Recommended approval with comments for Bristol short-term rental local law (125-2026), 12-0
• Recommended approval with comments for Geneva battery energy storage law (134-2026), 12-0
• Recommended approval with comments for Geneva solar law (135-2026), 12-0
• Recommended approval with comments for West Bloomfield solar law (144-2026), 12-0
• Recommended approval with modifications for Geneva PUD site plan (136-2026), 12-0, limited to 8/26/26 plan on two parcels
• Returned 11 Class 1 referrals (128, 131, 133, 139, 141, 142, 143, 145, 151.0, 151.1, 151.2-2026) to local boards with comments, 12-0
• Returned Manchester library site plan (147-2026) to local board as incomplete with comments, 12-0
• Accepted 148, 149, 150, 151.0, 151.1, 151.2-2026 as late referrals, 12-0

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee

The Planning & Environmental Quality Committee will meet to review department updates and vote on resolutions authorizing economic development contracts with three local agencies and designating the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection as the county’s tourist promotion agency. Informational updates include landfill operations, organics management, and municipal planning training survey results.

• Vote on three economic development contracts with Ontario County Economic Development Corporation, Ontario County Industrial Development Agency, and Ontario County Local Development Corporation
• Designate Finger Lakes Visitors Connection as the county’s Tourist Promotion Agency for 2027
• Review landfill operations and organics management plan updates
• Consider state legislation request to amend New York Tax Law §1202-t for hotel/motel taxes
• Receive municipal planning & zoning training survey results

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions on capital projects, including amending and extending the FLCC Facilities Master Plan contract with LaBella Associates, closing a County Road 22 project, and transferring funds for the Burn Building project. It will also vote on renewing bids for HVAC filters, fire extinguisher services, and vehicle repair, plus setting snow removal contract provisions. A public hearing will be scheduled for sewer charge changes in the Route 332 district.

• Resolution to amend and extend Capital Project H085-22 with LaBella Associates for FLCC Facilities Master Plan
• Resolution to close Capital Project H078-21 for County Road 22 preventative maintenance
• Budget transfer to fund construction administration for Ontario County Burn Building and Training Grounds Improvement Project
• Authorization to renew bid B25078 for HVAC air filters and bid B24069 with Jerome Fire Equipment for fire extinguisher services
• Public hearing on amending sewer charges for Route 332 County Sewer District

Health & Human Services Committee

The Ontario County Health & Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a contract with Ontario Bus Inc. for public health transportation, termination of an agreement with AIM Independent Living Center in favor of a new one with Western New York Independent Living Center, acceptance of donations from two nursing homes, and appointments to the Office for the Aging Advisory Council. They will also receive informational updates from various departments and hold an executive session on personnel matters.

• Resolution to authorize contract with Ontario Bus Inc. for Sept 1, 2026–Aug 31, 2027
• Resolution to terminate MOU with AIM Independent Living Center and approve new MOU with Western New York Independent Living Center
• Resolution to accept donation from Fairport Rehab and Nursing Center
• Resolution to accept donation from Lilac Manor Rehab and Nursing
• Appointments of Deborah Skivington and Thomas Willmott to Office for the Aging Advisory Council

The Health and Human Services Committee approved a resolution to contract with Ontario Bus Inc. for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, and approved terminating its Memorandum of Understanding with AIM Independent Living Center in favor of a new one with Western New York Independent Living Center. It also accepted the 2025 Public Health Annual Report, two donations to the Office for the Aging, and two advisory council appointments. All votes were unanimous among the three members present; three of six committee members were absent. The committee entered executive session on a personnel matter and took no action recorded in the open minutes.

• Approved contract with Ontario Bus Inc., September 1, 2026–August 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved terminating MOU with AIM Independent Living Center and new MOU with Western New York Independent Living Center (3-0)
• Accepted 2025 Public Health Annual Report (3-0)
• Approved donations from Fairport Rehab and Nursing Center and Lilac Manor Rehab and Nursing to Office for the Aging, as a block (3-0)
• Approved appointments of Deborah Skivington and Thomas Willmott to Office for the Aging Advisory Council, as a block (3-0)
• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 10:52 AM on POL§105(1)(f) personnel matter; exited at 11:07 AM (3-0)
• Adjourned at 11:07 AM (3-0)

Ontario County Planning Board

The Ontario County Coordinated Review Committee will review 20 development applications and local law amendments from seven municipalities. Key items include a 151-unit apartment project in Geneva, a short-term rental regulation in Bristol, and a new public library in Manchester. The agenda also includes a warning about a scam involving fake invoices for planning reviews.

• Town of Geneva: Site plan for 151-unit apartment buildings at 3615 County Road 6 (Geneva Crossing)
• Town of Bristol: Local law establishing regulations on short-term rentals
• Village of Manchester: Site plan for a 3,200 SF public library at 89 South Main Street
• Town of Canandaigua: Site plan for a 5,500 SF multi-tenant retail building at 3225 State Route 364
• Town of West Bloomfield: Local law replacing the 2019 Solar Energy Local Law

The Ontario County Planning Board met as the Coordinated Review Committee on September 8, 2026, and reviewed 20+ referrals from towns and villages. No final decisions were made; the board issued advisory comments and recommendations on each item. Two applications (132.0-2026 and 137-2026) were withdrawn, and several others were noted as late referrals.

• Reviewed 20+ referrals, issuing advisory comments only
• Application 132.0-2026 (sewer lift station special use permit) withdrawn
• Application 137-2026 (151-unit apartment site plan) withdrawn
• Noted late referrals: 148-2026, 149-2026, 150-2026, 151.0-2026
• Adjourned at 5:38 PM

Ways & Means Committee

The Ways and Means Committee is meeting to review 2027 budget proposals. Discussions include budget reviews for Human Resources, Purchasing, the Treasurer's Office, and the Finance Department.

• 2027 Budget Review — Human Resources
• 2027 Budget Review — Purchasing
• 2027 Budget Review — Treasurer
• 2027 Budget Review — Judgements & Claims, Property Assessment, Budget, Community Colleges, Debt, Finance, and Transportation

Public Safety Committee

The Ontario County Public Safety Committee is meeting to review and approve 2027 budget requests from the District Attorney, Conflict Defender, Probation, Emergency Management, and the Sheriff's Office (Road Patrol, Jail, and 911 Communications). Each department head will present their budget for committee approval. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Webex.

• 2027 Budget Review - District Attorney (Jason MacBride)
• 2027 Budget Review - Conflict Defender (Carrie Bleakley)
• 2027 Budget Review - Probation (Angela Ruffier)
• 2027 Budget Review - Emergency Management (John Yannotti)
• 2027 Budget Reviews - Sheriff's Office: Road Patrol, Jail, 911 Public Safety Communication System (David Cirencione)

The Public Safety Committee approved the 2027 budget proposals for the District Attorney, Conflict Defender, Probation, Emergency Management, Road Patrol, Jail, and 911 Communications departments. The Emergency Management budget approval was conditioned on providing additional information regarding the Mobile Command Unit by the September meeting.

• Approved 2027 District Attorney budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Conflict Defender budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Probation budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Emergency Management budget with conditions (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Road Patrol budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Jail budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 911 Communications budget (7-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Ontario County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on a local law to extend expanded videoconferencing, and consider a resolution to override the tax levy for fiscal year 2027. The board will also act on numerous resolutions, including contracts for school resource officers, opioid abatement funds, and various capital projects. The agenda includes many routine items such as appointments, bid awards, and budget transfers.

• Public hearing and resolution on Local Law No. 5 (Intro.) of 2026 to extend expanded videoconferencing
• Resolution adopting Local Law 4 (Intro.) of 2026 to override the tax levy for fiscal year 2027
• Authorization for an 8-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Axon AB4 Flex POV System for Sheriff's Office (2026-2034)
• Authorization to lease office space at 32 North Main Street for the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Award of multiple bids, including Monroe Piping & Sheet Metal, LLC for mechanical/plumbing services and Pace Analytical Services, LLC for wastewater sample analysis

The Board of Supervisors adopted Local Law No. 4 (Intro.) of 2026, overriding the state tax levy limit for fiscal year 2027, and adopted Local Law No. 5 (Intro.) of 2026 extending expanded use of videoconferencing under the NYS Open Meetings Law. It approved roughly two dozen contracts, bid awards and renewals, including opioid abatement awards totaling $510,298 to three providers and a five-year lease at 32 North Main Street for the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Board also authorized an intermunicipal agreement on Canandaigua Airport regulatory authority and an Order on Consent settling DEC hydrogen sulfide violations at the county landfill. All recorded votes were 21-0; the meeting included public comment on Happy Tails Animal Shelter and a request from Geneva's mayor on short-term rental tax revenue.

• Adopted Local Law No. 4 (Intro.) of 2026 overriding the tax levy limit for FY2027 (21-0)
• Adopted Local Law No. 5 (Intro.) of 2026 extending expanded videoconferencing use (21-0)
• Approved $203,000 opioid abatement contract with Partnership for Ontario County dba Ontario Cares (21-0)
• Approved $139,092 opioid abatement contract with NYSARC Inc., Ontario County Chapter dba The Arc Ontario (21-0)
• Approved $168,206 opioid abatement contract with Geneva Family YMCA (21-0)
• Authorized 5-year lease of 5,723 sf at 32 North Main Street, Canandaigua for the DMV (21-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal agreement with Town of Canandaigua and IDA on Canandaigua Airport regulatory authority (21-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to execute DEC Order on Consent settling landfill hydrogen sulfide violations (21-0)

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

The Governmental Operations and Insurance Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2027 budget requests for several county departments and agencies, including the Board of Elections, County Attorney, County Clerk, and others. The agenda consists solely of these budget review items and standard procedural motions.

• 2027 Budget Review - Board of Elections
• 2027 Budget Review - County Attorney
• 2027 Budget Review - County Clerk
• 2027 Budget Review - Real Property Tax Service
• 2027 Budget Review - Dog Control

Planning & Environmental Quality Committee

The Planning & Environmental Quality Committee unanimously approved the 2027 budgets for Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District, Solid Waste Management, Economic Development, and Planning. Finance Director Mary Gates reported that a $6.5 million reduction is needed to maintain the tax rate due to an 11% increase in countywide assessments. Finger Lakes Visitors Connection presented its budget overview, and a request was made for an occupancy tax overlay analysis.

• Approved 2027 Cornell Cooperative Extension budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Soil & Water Conservation District budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Solid Waste Management budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Economic Development budget (7-0)
• Approved 2027 Planning budget (7-0)
• Requested occupancy tax overlay analysis for municipalities

Health & Human Services Committee

The Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2027 budget requests for several county departments, including Public Health, Mental Health, Youth Bureau, and Veterans Services. The agenda consists solely of these budget reviews and standard procedural items.

• 2027 Budget Review - Coroner
• 2027 Budget Review - Stop DWI
• 2027 Budget Review - Public Health
• 2027 Budget Review - Mental Health
• 2027 Budget Review - Youth Bureau and Veterans Services

Public Works Committee

The Ontario County Public Works Committee is meeting to review and approve the 2027 budget for several departments, including the Capital Improvement Plan, Public Works, Highway, and three sewer districts (G1, G4, G5). These are approval items, meaning the committee will vote on the proposed budgets. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Webex.

• Approval of 2027 Capital Improvement Plan budget
• Approval of 2027 Public Works budget
• Approval of 2027 Highway budget
• Approval of 2027 Sewer G1 budget
• Approval of 2027 Sewer G4 and G5 budgets

Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee

The Governmental Operations & Insurance Committee will consider resolutions to extend expanded videoconferencing use, appoint a search committee for a First Assistant County Attorney, continue a contract for tax foreclosure legal services, and authorize a DMV office lease at 32 North Main Street. They will also discuss the 2027 IT budget, a tax levy for the Flint Creek Small Watershed Protection District, and an update on the 2026 PILOT report. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation discussions.

• Resolution adopting Local Law No. 5 to extend expanded use of videoconferencing
• Resolution appointing a search committee for First Assistant County Attorney
• Continuation of contract with Harris Beach Murtha, PLLC for tax foreclosure litigation
• Authorization to lease office space at 32 North Main Street for the DMV
• Approval of the 2027 Information Technology budget

The committee approved a local law extending expanded videoconferencing use, appointed a search committee for the First Assistant County Attorney position, continued a contract with Harris Beach Murtha for tax foreclosure litigation, authorized a DMV office lease at 32 North Main Street, and approved the 2027 Flint Creek Small Watershed Protection District tax levy. All votes were unanimous. The committee also received informational reports on IT budget, safety updates, and a planned working group on dog control services.

• Approved Local Law No. 5 (Intro.) of 2026 extending expanded videoconferencing use (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of search committee for First Assistant County Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of contract with Harris Beach Murtha, PLLC for tax foreclosure litigation (unanimous)
• Authorized lease of office space at 32 North Main Street for DMV (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 Tax Levy for Flint Creek Small Watershed Protection District (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider resolutions for the District Attorney's office to accept a victim-witness grant and contract with therapy providers, and for the Sheriff's Office to approve an eight-year Axon body-camera system agreement. The committee will also review the Public Defender's 2027 budget and receive updates on emergency services.

• Resolution to authorize an eight-year contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the AB4 Flex POV system for the Sheriff's Office (2026-2034)
• Resolution to accept a NYS Victim and Witness Assistance Grant (SFY2026-2028, Contract #C00314GM)
• Resolution to contract with Sacred Pathways Counseling for group therapy for crime victims (2026-2027)
• Resolution to contract with Meghan Tripiciano for trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy for child crime victims (2026-2027)
• Resolution to contract with Springside Consulting LLC for leadership consulting and organizational development

The Public Safety Committee unanimously approved all resolutions presented, including an eight-year Axon AB4 Flex POV system agreement for the Sheriff's Office, three District Attorney grant/contract authorizations, the proposed 2027 Public Defender budget, an EMS advisory board appointment, and a second renewal of an RFP with Crawford and Associates. The committee also discussed the Hunt Hollow Tower site lease amendment with Steuben County, the state Comprehensive EMS Bill survey, and mobile command unit options, but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved 8-year Axon AB4 Flex POV system agreement for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of SFY2026-2028 Victim and Witness Assistance Program Grant (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Sacred Pathways Counseling for group therapy for crime victims (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Meghan Tripiciano for trauma-focused CBT for child crime victims (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Springside Consulting LLC for leadership consulting (unanimous)
• Approved proposed 2027 Public Defender budget (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Riley Jensen to EMS Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved second renewal of RFP R24036 with Crawford and Associates, LLC (unanimous)

Ontario County Planning Board

The Ontario County Planning Board will review 12 development applications from eight towns, including site plans, subdivisions, area variances, and zoning text amendments. The board will also discuss a scam warning, planning department updates, and upcoming training opportunities.

• Preliminary site plan for a 3,815 SF financial institution at 0000 State Route 332, Farmington
• Subdivision of a 6.5-acre parcel into two lots at 0000 Kyte Road, Farmington (area variance for 107 ft frontage vs 300 ft required)
• Site plan amendment for 3 manufactured homes, pavilion, restroom, and 4 storage buildings at 4188 State Route 14, Geneva
• 6-month moratorium on short-term rental applications in Naples (Local Law 124-2026)
• 15,200 SF addition to industrial building at 820 Canning Parkway, Victor

The Ontario County Planning Board reviewed 14 referrals. It recommended denial of a proposed bank at 0000 State Route 332 in Farmington due to concerns about emergency vehicle access and snow storage. The board also recommended approval of six-month moratoriums on short-term rentals in Naples and on certain site plan/special use permits in West Bloomfield's agricultural district. Several other applications were returned as incomplete or with comments.

• Retained 111-2026 (Farmington bank site plan) as Class 1, returned with comments (14-0)
• Returned 112.0/112.1/113-2026 (Kyte Road subdivisions) as incomplete with comments (14-0)
• Retained 114-2026 (Ruston Paving addition) as Class 1, returned with comments (14-0)
• Retained 115-2026 (Farmington accessory structures law) as Class 2, recommended approval with comments (15-0)
• Elevated 116-2026 (Geneva PUD amendment) to Class 2, returned as incomplete (14-0)
• Recommended denial of 117-2026 (Kashong Point home addition variance) (AR2)
• Recommended disapproval of 118-2026 (Geneva ADU use variance) (14-0)
• Recommended approval of 124-2026 (Naples short-term rental moratorium) (14-0)