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Tue Sep 1, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to review July and August permit reviews
The Orange County Planning Board is meeting to review July and August General Municipal Law planning and zoning permit reviews, and to discuss department updates on climate, housing, and the Open Space Fund. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.
- Review of July and August General Municipal Law planning and zoning permit reviews
- Department update on climate
- Department update on housing in Orange County and New York State
- Open Space Fund update presented by Alan Sorensen
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Orange County Planning Board
Meeting Agenda
September 1, 2026
Meeting will be held at 4:30 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room
124 Main Street, 1st Floor, Goshen NY 10924
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of July Meeting Minutes
3. General Municipal Law Planning and Zoning Permit Reviews for July
4. General Municipal Law Planning and Zoning Permit Reviews for August
5. Department Updates
a. Climate
b. Housing in Orange County and New York State
c. Open Space Fund (Alan Sorensen)
Next Meeting: October 6, 2026
Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924-2124
Tel: (845) 615-3840
Fax: (845) 291-2533
Alan J. Sorensen, FAICP
Commissioner
www.orangecountygov.com/planning
[email protected]
Thu Sep 3, 2026
County Legislature
County approves $3.5M in bonds for Warwick culverts and paving
The Orange County Legislature authorized three bond resolutions totaling approximately $527,500 in new debt. The largest projects involve culvert improvements at County Route 1 in the Town of Warwick, which are partially funded by $1.5 million in state grants for each project. A smaller resolution authorizes $100,000 in bonds for non-highway paving.
- Bond resolution for culvert improvements at County Route 1 over Eurich Ditch in Warwick ($1,718,000 total cost, $218,000 in bonds)
- Bond resolution for culvert improvements at County Route 1 over Drumgoole Ditch in Warwick ($1,809,500 total cost, $309,500 in bonds)
- Bond resolution for non-highway paving ($100,000 total cost, $100,000 in bonds)
- Resolution cancelling $3,476.49 in unenforceable taxes for property owned by L & B Developers Inc. in Warwick
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ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Committee:
Miscellaneous
Sponsors:
Scott
Co-Sponsors:
Agenda No. 1
RESOLUTION NO.
OF 2026
RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW SECTION 558 DIRECTING
THE CANCELLATION OF CERTAIN TAXES WHICH HAVE BEEN RENDERED
UNENFORCEABLE.
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the attention of the Commissioner of Finance that the lien for
certain taxes extended on the tax rolls for the municipality listed is rendered permanently
unenforceable by reason of law.
NOW, TH ERE FORE, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the delinquent taxes for the lands listed below be cancelled and charged
back to the affected municipality.
PROPERTY
Town of Warwick
61-1-9.222
FOR THE YEAR 2025
OWNER
L & B Developers Inc.
REASON
Property is a landfill.
County
Town
Open Space-PDR
Highway
Pt Town
Greenwood Lake Union Free School
Relevy penalty
AM006 Gwd Lake Ambul
FD019 Warwick fire 2
5% County penalty
Town mail fee
APPROVED: SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
$ 319.95
$
97.96
$
7.87
$ 121.20
$ 104.70
$2,360.79
$ 165.26
$
26.40
$ 104.91
$ 165.45
$
2.00
$3,476.49
STEFAN "STEVEN" M. NEUHAUS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Committees: Physical Services; Ways and Means
Sponsors:
Turnbull, Tuohy, Cheney, Hunter
Co-Sponsors:
Agenda No. 2
RESOLUTION NO.
OF 2026
BOND RESOLUTION DATED SEPTEMBER 3, 2026
BOND RESOLUTION OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, NEW YORK, AUTHORIZING NON
HIGHWAY PAVING WITHIN THE COUNTY, STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST
THEREOF IS …
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Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Board of Ethics
Board of Ethics to review disclosure forms and complaint
The Orange County Board of Ethics will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes and a counsel invoice, review statistics, and follow up on old business. The board will enter executive session to discuss several disclosure forms (DFAO-12-26 through DFAO-20-26) and a complaint (C-01-26), then respond publicly after exiting.
- Approve minutes of July 23, 2026 meeting
- Approve counsel invoice for July 2026
- Review disclosure forms DFAO-12-26 through DFAO-20-26 in executive session
- Discuss complaint C-01-26 in executive session
- Follow up on disclosure form revisions
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING TO BE HELD
THURSDAY, August 27, 2026
3:15 P.M.
at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 101, Goshen, NY 10924
I. - Roll Call
IL Approve Minutes of July 23, 2026, Meeting
II. Approve Counsel Invoice for July 2026 |
IV. Statistical Review
V. Follow Up on Any Old Business — Progress with Disclosure Form
Revisions
VI. Any Other Business that May Come Before the Board
VII. Schedule Next Meeting
(Enter Executive Session)
VIII. Disclosure Form — a. DFAO-12-26 and DFAO-13-26, b. DFAO-15-26,
c. DFAO-16-26, d. DFAO-17-26, e. DFAO-18-26, f. DFAO-19-26, g.
DFAO-20-26
_ IX. Complaint — C-01-26
(Exit Executive Session)
X. Response to Executive Session
Dated: August 20, 2026
Tue Aug 25, 2026
County Legislature-Housing Task Force Committee
Housing task force hears economic development and housing discussion
The Orange County Legislature's Housing Task Force Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Conor Eckert, President & CEO of the Orange County Partnership, on economic development and housing in Orange County. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Discussion with Conor Eckert on economic development and housing
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HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026
3:00 P.M.
HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Genesis Ramos, Chair
Gabrielle Hill, Stephen R. Hunter, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin, Kathy Stegenga, Janet Sutherland
I.
CONOR ECKERT, PRESIDENT & CEO, ORANGE COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
DISCUSSION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING IN ORANGE COUNTY
Tue Aug 25, 2026
County Legislature - Ways & Means Committee
County to consider $3M mental health hospital care funding
The Ways & Means Committee will consider several supplemental appropriations, including $3,000,000 for mental health hospital care, $80,445 for courtyard resurfacing, and multiple capital projects for paving and culvert replacements. They will also review moving $6,157,384.76 from fund balance to capital projects to reduce borrowing, and several bond-related resolutions to close completed projects. A budget update is also scheduled.
- $3,000,000 supplemental appropriation for mental health hospital care (LR#188)
- $80,445 for courtyard resurfacing at Department of Mental Health (LR#187)
- $100,000 for Non-Highway Paving Projects (LR#181)
- $218,000 for County Route 1 over Eurich Ditch Culvert Replacement in Warwick (LR#182)
- $309,500 for County Route 1 over Drumgoole Ditch Culvert Replacement in Warwick (LR#183)
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY AUGUST 25, 2026
4:00 P.M.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Virginia Scott, Chair
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Stephen R. Hunter, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
I.
RICHARD B. GOLDEN, ACTING RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Request to approve the release of the County's interest in and to certain deed sale
parcels to the previous owners of record. A preliminary list of parcels is attached.
A final list will be submitted at the Legislative meeting (LR#198)
II.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
a.
Request supplemental appropriation from the assigned fund balance for
Capital Projects for courtyard resurfacing at the Department of Mental
Health. This was a proposed capital project in 2023 in the amount of
$190,000.00 but it was never converted to an official capital project. Upon
approval, a new capital project will be created $80,445.00 (LR#187)
b.
Request supplemental appropriation from appropriated surplus to the
Department of Mental Health budget to cover hospital care expenses for the
remainder of 2026, $3,000,000.00 (LR#188)
III. ERIK DENEGA, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
RYAN MCGUIRE, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPT. OF PUBLIC
WORKS/ENGINEERING DIVISION
a.
Request supplemental appropriation to the capital projects budget for Non
Highway Paving Projects. This project has been approved under the 2026
Capital Plan as Project No. 47. Upon …
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
County Legislature - Physical Services Committee
Committee reviews $627,500 in bond funding for Warwick culverts and paving
The Physical Services Committee is reviewing supplemental capital budget appropriations for three infrastructure projects and a SEQRA environmental determination. The items involve funding for non-highway paving and two culvert replacements on County Route 1 in the Town of Warwick, all financed through serial bonds. Additionally, the committee is asked to amend the environmental review for the Main Street Bridge No. 1 replacement in the Town of Cornwall, determining it will not have significant adverse environmental impacts.
- Supplemental appropriation of $100,000 for Non-Highway Paving Projects (Project No. 47).
- Supplemental appropriation of $218,000 for County Route 1 over Eurich Ditch Culvert Replacement in Town of Warwick (CP 414-25).
- Supplemental appropriation of $309,500 for County Route 1 over Drumgoole Ditch Culvert Replacement in Town of Warwick (CP 443-25).
- Amendment of SEQRA determination for Replacement of Main Street Bridge No. 1 in Town of Cornwall (BIN# 3345430).
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PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2026
3:30 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Barry J. Cheney, Chair
Michael Amo, Matthew Fascaldi, Stephen R. Hunter, John J. Revella, Virginia Scott, Peter V. Tuohy, Matthew Turnbull
I.
ERIK DENEGA, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
RYAN MCGUIRE, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPT. OF PUBLIC
WORKS/ENGINEERING DIVISION
a.
Request supplemental appropriation to the capital projects budget for Non
Highway Paving Projects. This project has been approved under the 2026
Capital Plan as Project No. 47. Upon approval, a new capital project will be
created. Type II Action as defined in Section 617.5 (c)(1),(2) $100,000.00
(bonding} (LR#181}
b.
Request supplemental appropriation to the capital projects budget for the
County Route 1 over Eurich Ditch Culvert Replacement in the Town of
Warwick PIN 8763.70. This project is listed under the 2026 Capital Plan as
project No. 59. Upon approval, funds will be added to existing capital project
CP 414-25, ($0 State Share, $218,000.00 County Share} (bonding) (LR#182}
c.
Request supplemental appropriation to the capital projects budget for the
County Route 1 over Drumgoole Ditch Culvert Replacement in the Town of
Warwick PIN 8736.69. This project has been approved under the 2026
Capital Plan as Project No. 61. Upon approval existing capital project CP
443-25 will be increased, ($0 State Share, $309,500.00 County Share)
(bonding} (LR#183)
d.
Request to amend the State Environme …
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
County Legislature - Public Safety & Emergency Services Committee
County Legislature committee to hear sheriff's and corrections reports
The Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee will receive reports from Sheriff Paul Arteta and his staff, including a corrections report and a sheriff's report. The committee will also consider a resolution recognizing September 14-20, 2026, as Sheriff's Week in Orange County. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Corrections Report from Sheriff's Office
- Sheriff's Report from Sheriff Paul Arteta
- Resolution recognizing September 14-20, 2026 as Sheriff's Week
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026
3:30 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Matthew Fascaldi, Chair
DeShanda T. Carter, Michael L. Essig, Thomas J. Faggione, Genesis Ramos, John J. Revella, Paul Ruszkiewicz, Kathy Stegenga,
Matthew Turnbull
I.
PAUL ARTETA, SHERIFF
WILFREDO GARCIA, UNDERSHERIFF
EVELYN MALLARD, UNDERSHERIFF
MEREDITH MCGOVERN, CHIEF, SHERIFF'S OFFICE
a.
Corrections Report
b.
Sheriff's Report
II.
RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2026, AS SHERIFF'S WEEK
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
Committee:
Public Safety and Emergency Services
Sponsors:
Co-Sponsors:
Agenda No.
RESOLUTION NO.
OF 2026
RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 14 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 AS SHERIFF'S WEEK.
WHEREAS, the Office of Sheriff has been an integral part of the criminal justice system in
New York State and in Orange County throughout our history, having been established in the
State's first Constitution in 1777 and continued in every succeeding Constitution, and having
been one of our original Constitutional offices upon the founding of our County; and
WHEREAS, despite changes in its function, status and powers during its long history, the
Office of Sheriff has maintained a continuous existence, preserved its distinguishing heritage,
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
County Legislature - Rules, Enactments & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
County to shift Warwick land purchase to Land Trust grant
The committee is considering rescinding a 2025 resolution authorizing the county to buy 136 acres in Warwick for the Gibraltar Rock Community Forest Project, and instead awarding an Open Space Fund grant to the Orange County Land Trust for the purchase. The county would hold a conservation easement. The committee also plans to schedule a public hearing and issue a negative declaration under SEQRA for the Land Trust's acquisition.
- Rescind Resolution No. 128 of 2025 authorizing acquisition of 136 acres in Warwick
- Award Open Space Fund grant to Orange County Land Trust for Gibraltar Rock purchase
- Public hearing under General Municipal Law §247 for Land Trust acquisition
- Assume lead agency status and issue Negative Declaration under SEQRA
- Property at 68 Prices Switch Road, Warwick; cost up to $227,500
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County of Orange
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM
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The Planning Department requests the Legislature to:
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Rescind Resolution No. 128 of 2025 (Authorizing the County Attorney's Office and the Department of Planning to Begin Negotiations and Prepare all
Documents to Acquire 136 Acres in the Town of Warwick and Setting a Date for a Public Hearing). This Resolution is being rescinded because the ,
County is not purchasing the 136 acres in the Town of Warwick, but rather is awarding a grant under the Open Space Fund to the Orange County
Land Trust for such acquisition. The County will obtain a conservation easement over the property.
2)
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Schedule and hold a public hearing pursuant to New York State General Municipal Law 5 247 regarding the Orange County Land Trust's proposed''
acquisition of 136 acres of property located within said Town, for which the Land Trust has applied for partial funding for the purchase thereot
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
County Legislature - Health & Mental Health Committee
Committee to consider $3M hospital care appropriation and $80K courtyard project
The Health and Mental Health Committee will consider two supplemental appropriations for the Department of Mental Health: $80,445 for courtyard resurfacing at the Mental Health building (34 Harriman Drive) and $3,000,000 to cover rising hospital care costs for the remainder of 2026. They will also receive monthly updates from the Department of Mental Health, the Health Department, and Valley View Center, and discuss a resolution designating September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
- Supplemental appropriation of $80,445 for courtyard resurfacing at the Department of Mental Health, funded from assigned fund balance for Capital Projects
- Supplemental appropriation of $3,000,000 from appropriated surplus to cover hospital care expenses for the remainder of 2026
- Monthly update from Department of Mental Health, including new clinic sites in Valley Central School District
- Monthly update from Valley View Center, including census and financials
- Resolution designating September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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HEAL TH AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY,AUGUST18,2026
4:00 P.M.
HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS: DeShanda T. Carter, Chair
Michael Amo, Glenn R. Ehlers, Gabrielle Hill, Jonathan Redeker, Janet Sutherland, Matthew Turnbull, Peter V. Tuohy
I.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
a.
Request supplemental appropriation for courtyard resurfacing at the
Department of Mental Health from the assigned fund balance for Capital
Projects. This was a proposed capital project in 2023 in the amount of
$190,000.00 but it was never converted to an official capital project. Upon
approval, a new capital project will be created $80,445.00 (LR#187)
b.
Request supplemental appropriation from appropriated surplus to the
Department of Mental Health budget to cover hospital care expenses for the
remainder of 2026, $3,000,000.00 (LR#188)
c.
MONTHLY UPDATE: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
II.
DR. JENNIFER L. ROMAN, D.O., MEDICAL EXAMINER, ACTING COMMISSIONER OF
HEALTH
LISA K. LAHIFF, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEAL TH
ELIZABETH GIORDANO, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH
MONTHLY UPDATE
III. LAURENCE LADUE, COMMISSIONER, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
DONNA STRECKER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
a.
MONTHLY FINANCIALS
b.
MONTHLY UPDATE: VALLEY VIEW
IV. RESOLUTION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE DESIGNATING
SEPTEMBER 2026 AS "PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH"
County of Orange
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM
Legislative Request #: (rev. …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
County Legislature - Human Services Committee
County seeks delay of federal SNAP cost shifts; accepts $10K Meals on Wheels gift
The Human Services Committee will hear the monthly report from the Commissioner of Social Services and Mental Health, consider accepting a $10,000 Meals on Wheels gift for the Senior Dining Program, and discuss a resolution calling for a two-year delay of federal SNAP administrative and benefit cost shifts, with a request for New York State to hold counties harmless if the federal government fails to act.
- Accept $10,000 Meals on Wheels gift for Senior Dining Program food expansion
- Resolution urging two-year delay of SNAP administrative cost shift (effective Oct 1, 2026)
- Resolution urging delay of SNAP benefit cost shift tied to payment error rates (effective Oct 1, 2027)
- Estimated $2.1 million annual SNAP cost shift to Orange County
- Request for NY State to hold counties harmless if federal delay fails
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2026
3:30 P.M.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Gabrielle Hill, Chair
Michael Amo, DeShanda T. Carter, Glenn R. Ehlers, Genesis Ramos, Jonathan Redeker, Janet Sutherland, Peter V. Tuohy
I.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
MONTHLY REPORT
II.
DANIELLE DIANA-SMITH, DIRECTOR, OFFICE FOR THE AGING
Request to accept and appropriate 2026 Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Gift
Distribution from Meals on Wheels on behalf of Orange County Office for the
Aging to expand availability of consumable food to clients in need on the Senior
Dining Program, $10,000.00 (LR#177)
III. VIRGINIA SCOTT, LEGISLATOR
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A TWO-YEAR DELAY OF THE FEDERAL SNAP
ADMINISTRATIVE AND BENEFIT COST SHIFTS ENACTED UNDER H.R.1 AND
CALLING ON NEW YORK STATE TO HOLD COUNTIES HARMLESS IF THE FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT FAILS TO ACT
County of Orange
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM
Legislative Request #: irev. 1/26
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(County Executive Dept'.'s Use Only)
DATE
7/14/2026
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DATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRED: • I DEP3TMENT/DMSJON:
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SYNOPSIS
Request approval to accept 2026 Meeting Unmet Need Acceleration Gift Distribution from Meals on Wheels on behalf of the Orange
County Office for the Aging in the amount of $10,000.00 to expand availability of consumable food to clients in need on the Senior
Dining Program.
Requesting $10,000 to be appropriated to the 2026 budget for use in the cur …
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
County Legislature - Transportation Task Force Committee
County committee discusses 'Week Without Driving' initiative
The Transportation Task Force Committee is holding a discussion on the 'Week Without Driving' initiative. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.
- Discussion of 'Week Without Driving'
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TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026
2:30 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Gabrielle Hill, Chair
Michael Amo, DeShanda Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Matthew Fascaldi, John J. Revella, Virginia Scott, Kathy Stegenga,
Janet Sutherland
I.
GABRIELLE HILL, CHAIR OF COMMITTEE
DISCUSSION: “WEEK WITHOUT DRIVING”
Mon Aug 17, 2026
County Legislature - Education & Economic Development Committee
Committee to consider creating County Archivist position
The Education & Economic Development Committee is discussing the creation and filling of a County Archivist position, as urged by a letter from a local historian. The agenda includes supporting documents on archival best practices, collection management, and survey results. No formal action is listed; the item appears to be under discussion.
- Discussion of County Archivist position
- Letter from Sue Gardner, Warwick historian, urging approval
- Addendum with archival best practices guidelines
- Survey of County Historians and spreadsheet of respondents
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
County Legislature - Personnel & Compensation Committee
HR commissioner to give update to personnel committee
The Personnel and Compensation Committee is meeting to receive an update from Langdon Chapman, Commissioner of Human Resources. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- HR update by Commissioner Langdon Chapman
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PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE .
AGENDA:
MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 .
PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMB ERS: Stephen R. Hunter, Jr., Chair
Michael L. Essig, Gabrielle Hill, Paul Ruszkiewicz, Robert C. Sassi, Virginia Scott, Kathy Stegenga, Sparrow Tobin
I. | LANGDON CHAPMAN, COMMISSIONER, HUMAN RESOURCES ~
HR UPDATE
Thu Aug 6, 2026
County Legislature
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REGULAR SESSION
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026
6:00 P.M.
5:45 P.M. – PUBLIC HEARING RE: ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TENTATIVE
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING
AUGUST 31, 2027
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
REPORTS
A-
Department of Finance, County of Orange, New York – Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(“ACFR”) for the Year Ended December 31, 2025-Receive and File
MISCELLANEOUS
1-
Resolution approving the applications for the correction of certain errors appearing on the 2025 tax
rolls for certain towns and districts and ordering the correction of said errors, pursuant to Section
554 of the Real Property Tax Law
JOINT-RULES, ENACTMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND PHYSICAL
SERVICES COMMITTEES:
2-A Certificate of the Clerk relative to the placing on desks of Legislators copies of Local Law
Introductory No. 7 of 2026
2-
A Local Law amending Local Law No. 3 of 2019, known as “The Orange County Apprenticeship
Training Requirements” by increasing the monetary threshold for contracts affected and including
paving contracts and subcontracts in the definition of “construction contract” so as to require
apprenticeship training programs therefor
JOINT-EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEES:
3-
Resolution adopting a budget for the Orange County Community College for fiscal year 2026-2027
and providing for the raising of taxes required by such budg …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Municipal Planning Federation
Planning board to review finances and plan fall events
The Orange County Municipal Planning Federation board is meeting to approve July minutes, review financial accounts, and discuss upcoming 2026 events including a support staff meeting, a fall course, and the annual meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2026.
- Approval of July meeting minutes
- Review of financial accounts summary
- Discussion of 2026 events: Support Staff Meeting (September 18), Fall Half-Day Course, Annual Meeting
- Next meeting confirmed for September 14, 2026
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OCMPF Board Meeting
Monday, August 3, 2026
5:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from July
3. Summary of Financial Accounts
4. Discussion
− 2026 Events/Activities
o Support Staff Meeting (September 18)
o Fall Half-Day Course
o Annual Meeting
5. Confirm next meeting – September 14, 2026, 5:00 PM (Rescheduled dur to
holiday on September 7)
Tue Jul 28, 2026
County Legislature - Ways & Means Committee
✓ Decided: County Legislature committees approve OCCC budget and county audit
The joint Ways and Means and Education and Economic Development committees approved the Orange County Community College 2026-2027 budget as presented and accepted the county audit for the year ended 12/31/2025. The Ways and Means committee also approved a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for oxygen manifold replacement at Glenmere, a new Principal Account Clerk position, a $150,000 funding increase for Heritage Trail Segment 3 design, and a temporary full-time assistant assessor for 90 days.
- Approved Orange County Community College 2026-2027 budget as presented (all in favor)
- Accepted Orange County Audit for Year Ended 12/31/2025 (all in favor)
- Approved $100,000 supplemental appropriation for oxygen manifold and alarm panels at Glenmere (all in favor)
- Approved creation of one Principal Account Clerk, Grade 8, Step 2 position (all in favor)
- Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with NYSDOT increasing Heritage Trail Segment 3 design funding by $150,000 (all in favor)
- Approved temporary full-time Assistant Assessor for 90 days under intermunicipal agreement with Town of Chester (all in favor)
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY JULY 28, 2026
4:00 P.M.
ALL LEGISLATORS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
JOINT-WAYS AND MEANS & EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Virginia Scott, Chair
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Thomas J. Faggione, Stephen R. Hunter, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sparrow Tobin, Chair
Michael Essig, Matthew Fascaldi, Gabrielle Hill, Jonathan Redeker, John J. Revella, Paul Ruszkiewicz. Robert C. Sassi, Virginia Scott
I.
O'CONNOR DAVIES, LLP
Review of proposed Orange County Community College Budget for 2026-2027
II.
VOTE ON PROPOSED ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUDGET FOR
2026-2027
III. O'CONNOR DAVIES, LLP
Review of the Orange County Audit for Year Ended 12/31/2025
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Virginia Scott, Chair
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Thomas J. Faggione, Stephen R. Hunter, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
I.
LAURENCE LADUE, COMMISSIONER, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
DONNA STRECKER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
Request supplemental appropriation to replace the oxygen manifold and
alarm panels. These systems support a safe, continuous flow of medical
oxygen in resident rooms located in the Glenmere building. This project was
not proposed in the 2026 Capital Plan. Upon approval, a new project will be
created, $100,000.00 (bonding) (LR#165)
II. …
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JOINT
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
AND EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026
3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Virginia Scott, Chairwoman (Ways and Means)
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers,
Thomas J. Faggione, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
Sparrow Tobin, Chairman (Education and Economic Development)
Matthew Fascaldi, Jonathan Redeker, Paul Ruszkiewicz,
Robert C. Sassi, Virginia Scott
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Matthew Turnbull, Legislator
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Harry Porr, Deputy County Executive
Richard B. Golden, Esq., County Attorney
Michael Torelli, Assistant to the County Executive
Kerry Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance
Andrea Concannon, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Coleen Harris, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Kellie Naughton, Esq., Assistant County Attorney
Joesph Mahoney, Esq., Assistant County Attorney
Travis Ewald, Commissioner, Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Laurence LaDue, Commissioner, Valley View Center
Dr. Kristine Young, President, Orange County Community College
Paul Martland, Vice President of Admin., Orange County Community College
Agnes Wagner, Comptroller, Orange County Community College
Erika Hackman, Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs & Student Services
Orange County Community College
Dr. Jean Landres, Vice President for Workforce, Strategy and Innovation, Orange
County Community College
Chris Kopf, Partner, O’Connor Davies LLP
Mel …
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
County Legislature - Physical Services Committee
✓ Decided: Committee approves expedited Soil & Water funding, CHIPS equipment, apprenticeship law changes
The Physical Services Committee approved five motions, all unanimously. They amended the installment payment schedule for Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District funding to expedite project liquidity, approved a $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation for heavy equipment replacement funded by CHIPS, advanced a local law raising the apprenticeship training threshold from $250,000 to $500,000 and including paving contracts, approved a $150,000 funding increase for Heritage Trail Segment No. 3 design, and authorized SEQRA lead agency status and eminent domain proceedings for Heritage Trail Segment No. 1.
- Approved amended installment payment schedule for Soil & Water Conservation District funding (all in favor)
- Approved $1,000,000 supplemental appropriation for Heavy Equipment Replacement from CHIPS (all in favor)
- Approved local law raising apprenticeship threshold to $500,000 and including paving contracts (all in favor)
- Approved $150,000 funding increase for Heritage Trail Segment No. 3 design (all in favor)
- Approved SEQRA lead agency status and negative declaration for Heritage Trail Segment No. 1 (all in favor)
- Approved authorization for eminent domain proceedings for Heritage Trail Segment No. 1 (all in favor)
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PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
3:30 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Barry J. Cheney, Chair
Michael Amo, Matthew Fascaldi, Stephen R. Hunter, John J. Revella, Virginia Scott, Peter V. Tuohy, Matthew Turnbull
I.
PAUL RUSZKIEWICZ, BOARD MEMBER, ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
KEVIN SUMNER, DISTRICT MANAGER, ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
PAULA DEBLOCK, VICE CHAIRWOMAN, TREASURER, ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND
WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR
APPROPRIATED FUNDING TO THE ORANGE COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO EXPEDITE PROJECT LIQUIDITY
II.
ERIK DENEGA, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
RYAN MCGUIRE, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPT. OF PUBLIC
WORKS/ENGINEERING DIVISION
a.
Request supplemental appropriation to the capital projects budget for the
Heavy Equipment Replacement. The funding is from the State
Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS). This
project has been approved under the 2026 Capital Plan ad Project No. 51.
Upon approval, a new capital project will be created, $1,000,000.00
(LR#125)
b.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING LOCAL LAW NO. 3 OF 2019, KNOWN AS “THE
ORANGE COUNTY APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS” BY
INCREASING THE MONETARY THRESHOLD FOR CONTRACTS AFFECTED AND
INCLUDING PAVING CONTRAC …
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PHYSICAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026
3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Barry J. Cheney, Chairman
Michael Amo, Virginia Scott, Peter V. Tuohy, Matthew Turnbull
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Paul Ruszkiewicz, Republican Leader, Board Member, Orange County Soil and Water
Conservation District
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Michael Torelli, Assistant to the County Executive
Joseph F. Mahoney, Esq., Senior Assistant County Attorney
Kellie Naughton, Esq., Assistant County Attorney
Kevin Sumner, District Manager, Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District
Ryan McGuire, Deputy Commissioner, Dept. of Public Works/Div. of Engineering
Travis Ewald, Commissioner, Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Deanna Crawford, Deputy Commissioner, Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Conservation
Coleen Harris, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Mariya Kitcmanuk, Budget Analyst
Chairman Cheney opened the committee meeting at 3:30 p.m. by asking everyone to
stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. All committee members were present except for Legislators
Fascaldi and Revella who were absent, and Legislator Hunter, who was excused.
Mr. Turnbull moved the RESOLUTION AMENDING
THE INSTALLMENT PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR
APPROPRIATED FUNDING TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT TO EXPEDITE PROJECT LIQUIDITY,
seconded by Mr. Amo.
Mr. Ruszkiewicz stated they put funds in the 2026-2027 budget to complete a drainage
improvement project in the Wallkill River, …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Ethics
Board reviews five disclosure forms and one ethics complaint in executive session
The Orange County Board of Ethics will conduct a standard procedural meeting, including roll call, approval of June minutes, and review of a counsel invoice. The primary substantive work involves reviewing five specific disclosure forms (DFAO-10-26 through DFAO-14-26) and one complaint (C-01-26) in executive session. No public hearings, rezonings, or budget votes are scheduled.
- Review of Disclosure Forms DFAO-10-26, DFAO-11-26, DFAO-12-26, DFAO-13-26, and DFAO-14-26
- Review of Complaint C-01-26
- Approval of Counsel Invoice for June 2026
ethicsdisclosurescomplaintsprocedural
✓ Decided: Board of Ethics approves June invoice, moves forward on disclosure form redesign
The Orange County Board of Ethics approved the June 2026 invoice from Towne Law and approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board received permission from the Rules Committee to proceed with redesigning the Financial Disclosure Form, with changes to be submitted to the full legislature for approval. The board also discussed delinquent filers and entered executive session to discuss specific complaints.
- Approved June 2026 Towne Law invoice
- Approved previous meeting minutes
- Authorized moving forward with disclosure form redesign, pending full legislature approval
- Entered executive session to discuss complaints DFAO-10-26 through DFAO-14-26
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING TO BE HELD
THURSDAY, July 23, 2026
3:15 P.M.
at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 101, Goshen, NY 10924
I.
Roll Call
II.
Approve Minutes of June 25, 2026, Meeting
III.
Approve Counsel Invoice for June 2026
IV.
Statistical Review
V.
Follow Up on Any Old Business – Disclosure Form Legislative
Meeting
VI. Any Other Business that May Come Before the Board
VII. Schedule Next Meeting
(Enter Executive Session)
VIII. Disclosure Form – a. DFAO-10-26, b. DFAO-11-26, c. DFAO-12-26,
d. DFAO-13-26, e. DFAO-14-26
IX.
Complaint – C-01-26
(Exit Executive Session)
X.
Response to Executive Session
Dated: July 16, 2026
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Present:
Paul K. Johnson, Chair
Daniel B. Clarino
Melissa Bonacic
Marcus Horrego
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isclosure Forms submitted in 2026. There have been 355
ear, of which 299 have been reviewed and approved by the .
, and 29 are waiting for review. There are currently 30 forms in
the corrections/complet ess with filers. There are 55 delinquent filers. Secretary LaVelle
explained the process of ng delinquent filers with monthly letters and that if their form is
not received by the end of October, beginning of November, they will be referred to the DA’s
office for follow up. Ms. Bonacic questioned the number of delinquent filers. Secretary LaVelle
explained that part of the issue was the forms went out later than usual, but still within the legal
ti …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
County Legislature - Public Safety & Emergency Services Committee
✓ Decided: Committee approves $2.9M in grants and new law enforcement positions
The Public Safety and Emergency Services Committee approved several grant acceptances and appropriations, including $619,112 for the GIVE Initiative for the District Attorney, $239,414 for the Probation Department's GIVE program, and $1,986,096 for the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant. The committee also approved creating four new law enforcement associate positions and a Professional Standards and Compliance Program Integrity Officer position in the jail. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $619,112 GIVE Initiative grant for District Attorney (all in favor)
- Approved $239,414 GIVE grant for Probation Department (all in favor)
- Approved $1,986,096 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (all in favor)
- Approved creating 4 new law enforcement associate positions (all in favor)
- Approved creating Professional Standards and Compliance Program Integrity Officer position (all in favor)
- Approved $95,000 GIVE grant for Sheriff's Office (all in favor)
- Approved $13,000 Youth Bureau grant for Sheriff's Office Explorer's Post (all in favor)
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County of Orange
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM
DATE :•
DATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRED:
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
6/12/26
7/2/26
sI District Attorney
202
SYNOPSIS:
Request the Legislature to accept funds in the amount of $61' 112.00 for the fiscal period 07/01/2026-06/30/27 for the
Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Grant from the Department of Criminal Justice Services for the Orange
County District Attorney.
See attached Schedule A
The funds of the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) Initiative Grant supports a critical component of the State's
violence prevention and reduction strategy.
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Item/Description
$ 61,112.00
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Deputy Commissioner
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PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Matthew Fascaldi, Chairman
DeShanda T. Carter, Michael Essig, Thomas J. Faggione,
Genesis Ramos, Paul Ruszkiewicz, Matthew Turnbull
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Barry J. Cheney, Legislator
Virginia Scott, Legislator
Janet Sutherland, Legislator
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Timothy Flanagan, Director of Operations and Cost Control
Christopher Borek, Chief Assistant District Attorney
Carol Pierce, Esq., Deputy County Attorney
Jeanne Gilberg, Assistant County Attorney
Langdon Chapman, Commissioner, Human Resources
Dorey Houle, Recruitment and Retention Specialist, Human Resources
Kerry Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance
Erik Denega, Commissioner, Dept. of Public Works
Brian Titsworth, Deputy Commissioner, of Infrastructure Svcs., Dept. of Public Works
Alan Sorensen, FAICP, Commissioner, Planning Department
Johanna Porr, Historian
Gregory Schmid, Deputy Commissioner, Emergency Communications
Meredith McGovern, Chief, Sheriff’s Office
Joseph April, Deputy, Sheriff’s Office
James DiSalvo, Fiscal Director, Sheriff's Office
Lawrence Catletti, Colonel, Corrections Division
Timothy A. Davidian, Probation Director
Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director
Hanif Inman, Interim, Sheriff’s Office
Chairman Fascaldi opened the meeting at 3:30 p.m. and asked everyone to
stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. All committee members were present with the exception of
Legislators …
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
County Legislature - Rules, Enactments & Intergovernmental Relations Committee
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Orange County Board of Ethics
40 Matthews Street, Suite 101
Goshen, New York 10924
Tel. 845-291-2462
June 8, 2026
Honorable Legislator Jonathan Redeker
Chairman of the Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Legislative Chambers
255 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924
RE: Request to Meet with the Rules, Enactments, and Intergovernmental
Relations Committee
Dear Honorable Legislator Redeker,
Please accept this correspondence, on behalf of the Orange County Board of Ethics
("OCBE), as a request for a meeting with the Rules, Enactments, and
Intergovernmental Relations Committee. The OCBE respectfully requests that members
of our Board be allowed to meet with this Committee to seek permission to review, and
make recommendations regarding improvements to, the Annual Statement of Financial
Disclosure Form and if necessary, the corresponding Orange County Ethics and
Disclosure Law.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on the phone
number listed above.
Respectfully,
p». Pot [Mo
Dr. Paul Johnson, Chairman
Orange County Board of Ethics
cc: Honorable Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman of the Legislature
Honorable Genesis Ramos, Democratic Leader
Honorable Paul Ruszkiewicz, Republican Leader
Ms. Betsy Abraham, Legislative Counsel
Mr. Richard B. Golden, County Attorney
DATE
June 10, 2026
County of Orange
LEGISLATIVE REQUEST FORM
DATE LEGISLATIVE ACTION REQUIRED: •
DEPARTMENT/DMSION:
July 2, 2026
DPW
Request for …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
County Legislature - Health & Mental Health Committee
Committee reviews $861,680 in state health grants and $100k oxygen repair
The Health and Mental Health Committee is scheduled to vote on accepting three New York State Department of Health grants totaling $861,680 for public health programs. Additionally, the committee will consider a $100,000 supplemental appropriation to replace oxygen systems at the Valley View Center. The agenda also includes a resolution supporting state legislation regarding workplace protections for employees with menstrual and menopausal conditions.
- Accept $35,775 additional NYSDOH funding for the Lead Rental Registry Program (4/1/2026-3/31/2027)
- Accept $285,905 NYSDOH funding for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (7/1/2026-6/30/2027)
- Accept $440,000 NYSDOH funding for the Perinatal and Infant Community Health Collaboratives Program (7/1/2026-6/30/2027)
- Approve $100,000 supplemental appropriation to replace oxygen manifold and alarm panels in the Glenmere building at Valley View Center
- Pass resolution supporting NY State Senate Bill S10265/A5436 on preventing discrimination for employees with menstrual-related conditions
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HEAL TH AND MENTAL HEAL TH COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
4:00 P.M.
HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE MEMBERS: DeShanda T. Carter, Chair
Michael Amo, Glenn R. Ehlers, Gabrielle Hill, Jonathan Redeker, Janet Sutherland, Matthew Turnbull, Peter V. Tuohy
I.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
MONTHLY UPDATE: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
II.
DR. JENNIFER L. ROMAN, D.O., MEDICAL EXAMINER, ACTING COMMISSIONER OF
HEALTH
LISA K. LAHIFF, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH
ELIZABETH GIORDANO, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF HEALTH
a.
Request to accept and appropriate additional funding from the NYSDOH for
the Lead Rental Registry Program for the period of 4/1/2026-3/31/2027,
$35,775.00 (LR#163)
b.
Request to accept and appropriate funds from NYSDOH for the period of
7/1/2026-6/30/2027 for Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program
Grant, $285,905.00, (LR#168)
c.
Request to accept and appropriate year five of five funds from NYSDOH into
the operating budget for the period of 7 /1/2026-6/30/2027 for the Perinatal
and Infant Community Health Collaboratives Program, $440,000.00
(LR#169)
d.
MONTHLY UPDATE
III. LAURENCE LADUE, COMMISSIONER, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
DONNA STRECKER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, VALLEY VIEW CENTER
a.
Request supplemental appropriation to replace the oxygen manifold and
alarm panels. These systems support a safe, continuous flow of medical
oxygen in resident rooms located in the Glenmere building. This project wa …
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HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
4:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
DeShanda T. Carter, Chairperson
Michael Amo, Glenn R. Ehlers, Janet Sutherland, Peter V. Tuohy, Matthew Turnbull
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Genesis Ramos, Democratic Leader
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Timothy Flanagan, Director of Operations and Cost Control
Cederic Cooper, Esq., Assistant County Attorney
Lacey Trimble, Commissioner of Social Services and Mental Health
Elizabeth Giordano, Deputy Commissioner of Health
Donna Strecker, Director of Finance, Valley View Center
Peter Bambino, Plant Operations Manager, Valley View Center
Kerry Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance
Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director
Ms. Carter opened the committee meeting at 4:00 p.m. and asked everyone to stand
for the Pledge of Allegiance. All committee members were present with the exception of Legislators
Hill and Redeker, who were absent.
On the agenda was a Department Update from Lacey Trimble, Commissioner of Social
Services and Mental Health.
Ms. Trimble addressed the committee and highlighted several key points from the
update. Training/Events: On July 10th the Quarterly Disaster Mental Health meeting was held, and
the guest speaker was Phillip Salinardi from the First Responder Peer Support Program. Rolling with
Resistance Training was held on July 16th, Youth Summit on July 18th and Principles of Shaping
Behavior will be held on July 28, 2026. Federal and Other Updates: …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
County Legislature - Human Services Committee
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
3:30 P.M.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Gabrielle Hill, Chair
Michael Amo, DeShanda T. Carter, Glenn R. Ehlers, Genesis Ramos, Jonathan Redeker, Janet Sutherland, Peter V. Tuohy
I.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
MONTHLY REPORT
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HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Genesis Ramos, Acting Chairperson
Michael Amo, DeShanda Carter, Glenn R. Ehlers, Janet Sutherland, Peter V. Tuohy
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Barry J. Cheney, Legislator
Matthew Turnbull, Legislator
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Richard B. Golden, Esq., County Attorney
Lauren Ashley, Esq., Assistant County Attorney
Lacey Trimble, Commissioner of Social Services and Mental Health
Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director
Acting Chairperson Genesis Ramos opened the committee meeting at 3:30 p.m. and
asked everyone to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. All committee members were present with the
exception of Legislators Hill and Redeker, who were absent.
On the agenda were the highlighted important issues from the Department of Social
Services February monthly report.
Ms. Trimble addressed the committee and stated Temporary and Family Assistance was
provided to 1,595 cases in May. In May, 25 recipients entered employment. SNAP applications show
17,459 cases receiving SNAP in May. HEAP season has closed and Cooling season opened in May
and all cooling funds have been exhausted. They have been informed that HEAP will not see an
increase next season. Emergency Housing Placements for families was at 20.5 and 47.7 for singles in
May. Hotel/Motel numbers in May for families was at 123 and 213 for singles. The average
homeless served in 2026 was 850. They are moving closer to opening …
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
County Legislature - Orange County Sewer District No. 1 Advisory Committee
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_ ORANGE COUNTY SEWER DISTRICT NO. 1 ADVISORY COMMITTEE
AGENDA —
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
2:00 P.M.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Peter Tuohy, Chair j
Michael Amo, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Michael Essig, Laurie R. Tautel, Matthew Turnbull
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RICHARD B. GOLDEN, ESQ., COUNTY ATTORNEY
JOSEPH F. MAHONEY, ESQ., SENIOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY
ERIK DENEGA, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ROBERT GRAY, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, EF&S
ANTHONY R. GRIFFIN, P.E., CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS/EF&S
MARY BETH BIANCONI, PARTNER, DELAWARE ENGINEERING, D.P.C.
a. Harriman Wastewater Treatment Plant update
b. Design progress update
c. Financial status and grant update
d. Regulatory update
Mon Jul 20, 2026
County Legislature - Education & Economic Development Committee
Committee reviews request to create one County Archivist position at $30,868.21 salary
The Education and Economic Development Committee will review a request to create one County Archivist position with a starting salary of $30,868.21. The item was previously referred to the Rules, Enactments Relations Committee on July 1. The committee will also receive an update from Nicole Andersen, Director of the Department of Development.
- Request to create one County Archivist position with a 2026 starting salary of $30,868.21 (Grade 11, Step 2)
- Update from Nicole Andersen, Director, Department of Development
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EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
4:00 P.M.
EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Sparrow Tobin, Chair
Michael Essig, Matthew Fascaldi, Gabrielle Hill, Jonathan Redeker, John J. Revella, Paul Ruszkiewicz. Robert C. Sassi, Virginia Scott
I. JOHANNA PORR, HISTORIAN
a. Request to create one (1) County Archivist positig 1. The 2026
starting salary for Grade 11, Step 2 is $30.868 206.48
annually (LR#160)
(Referred to Rules, Enactments
Relations Committee on July
b. UPDATE
II. NICOLE ANDERSEN, GPC, DIRECTOR, M DEVEL
UPDATE
Mon Jul 20, 2026
County Legislature - Personnel & Compensation Committee
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PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
AGENDA
MONDAY, JULY 20, 2026
PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Stephen R. Hunter, Jr., Chair
Michael L. Essig, Gabrielle Hill, Paul Ruszkiewicz, Robert C. Sassi, Virginia Scott, Kathy Stegenga, Sparrow Tobin
I. PAUL ARTETA, SHERIFF
WILFREDO GARCIA, UNDERSHERIFF
EVELYN MALLARD, UNDERSHERIFF
MEREDITH MCGOVERN, CHIEF, SHERIFF’S OFFICE
a. Request to create four (4) new law enforce
added to the two (2) that were approved
December of 2025. Salary for Grade 0
$47,607.04 annually (LR#120)
b. Request to create a full-time Prof
Program Integrity Officer Pos
II. RICHARD B. GOLDEN, ACTING
expansion of respo
meet growing
III.
Director of Transportation, Grade 23. This position will
‘ommissioner position. Costs associated with this
federal transportation funding estimated to be about
tion funding estimated to be about 10%. Salary range
Grade 23 is $62,457.56 - $154,623.49 (LR#174)
IV.
Requestiisreate one (1) County Archivist position, Grade 11. The 2026 starting
salary for Grade 11, Step 2 is $30.8685 per hour, $64,206.48 annually (LR#160)
(Referred to Rules, Enactments and Intergovernmental
Relations Committee on July 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.)
Vv. LANGDON CHAPMAN, COMMISSIONER, HUMAN RESOURCES
HR UPDATE
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Agriculture & Farmland Protection Board
Board reviews legal letter on Warwick's Misty Orchard zoning application
The Orange County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board will hold its monthly meeting to approve June minutes and review account summaries. The agenda includes correspondence regarding a legal review of the Town of Warwick's code application to the Misty Orchard property in Agricultural District No. 1. The board will also discuss updates to the Farmers' Market Best Practices Guide and ADA accessibility standards for markets.
- Review of letter from Havens Law Firm regarding AML §305-a(1) review for Misty Orchard in Orange County Agricultural District No. 1
- Update to Farmers’ Market Best Practices Guide
- Discussion of ADA Accessibility at Farmers’ Markets
- Approval of June Minutes
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Orange County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board
124 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924 845-615-3840 Fax 845-291-2533
Board Members
Leonard DeBuck, Chair
Farmer
Sharon Soons, Vice Chair
Farmer
Elias Bloom
Cornell Cooperative Extension
David Cole
Agri-Business
Paula DeBlock
Chairman, Soil & Water
Conservation District
Peter Ewanciw
Farmer
Paul Ruszkiewicz
Orange County Legislator
Dennis Smith
Farmland Preservation
Alan Sorensen
Planning Commissioner
Garrett Stap
Farmer
Paul Wiley
Director, Real Property
Tax Service
Monthly Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.
1887 Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 124 Main Street, Goshen, NY
AGENDA
Call to Order
Approval of June Minutes
Summary of Accounts
Inquiries & Correspondence
- Letter from Lakeside Farmers Market at Greenwood Lake
- Letter from Havens Law Firm Regarding “AML §305-a(1) Review Concerning the
Town of Warwick’s Code and its Application to Misty Orchard, Orange County
Agricultural District No. 1”
New Business
- Update Farmers’ Market Best Practices Guide
- ADA Accessibility at Farmers’ Markets
Old Business
- Farmers Market Update
Other Business
-
From Board Members
-
Others
Announcements
Adjournment
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Planning Board
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Orange County Planning Board
Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
Meeting will be held at 4:30 pm in the Planning Department Conference Room
124 Main Street, 1st Floor, Goshen NY 10924
1. Welcome and Introductions
2. Review of June Meeting Minutes
3. General Municipal Law Planning and Zoning Permit Reviews for June
4. Department Updates
a. Orange County Housing
b. Data Centers
c. Open Space Fund (Alan Sorensen)
Next Meeting: August 4, 2026
Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street
Goshen, NY 10924-2124
Tel: (845) 615-3840
Fax: (845) 291-2533
Alan J. Sorensen, FAICP
Commissioner
www.orangecountygov.com/planning
[email protected]
Mon Jul 6, 2026
Municipal Planning Federation
Board reviews May and June minutes and confirms next meeting for August 3.
The Orange County Municipal Planning Federation board will approve the minutes from May and June and review a summary of financial accounts. The agenda includes a discussion of 2026 events, such as course evaluations and the annual meeting. The board will confirm the next meeting date as August 3, 2026.
- Approval of May and June minutes
- Review of financial accounts summary
- Discussion of 2026 events including Spring Course evaluations
- Confirmation of next meeting on August 3, 2026
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OCMPF Board Meeting
Monday, July 6, 2026
5:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Minutes from May
3. Minutes from June
4. Summary of Financial Accounts
5. Discussion
− 2026 Events/Activities
o Spring Course – Course Evaluations
o Support Staff Meeting (September 18)
o Fall Half-Day Course
o Annual Meeting
6. Confirm next meeting – August 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
Thu Jul 2, 2026
County Legislature
Legislature votes to switch gas tax to cents-per-gallon and approve $1.3M in new bonds
The Orange County Legislature is deciding on a change to the motor fuel tax structure and approving multiple bond resolutions for infrastructure and facility improvements. Key decisions include a temporary shift to a cents-per-gallon gas tax rate, the addition of agricultural lands to a district, and funding for projects at the County Airport and Veterans Cemetery. The body is also confirming staff appointments and accepting state grant funds for health and safety programs.
- Resolution to elect a cents-per-gallon rate for sales and compensating use taxes on motor fuel, effective Sept 1, 2026
- Bond resolution for Montgomery Salt Barn at County Airport with $150,000 in new bonds (total project max $800,000)
- Bond resolution for $150,000 in safety fencing at Stony Ford Golf Course
- Bond resolution for $80,000 prefabricated storage garage and $30,000 zero-turn mowers at Orange County Veterans Cemetery
- Transfer of $6,438,896 from General Fund to Liability and Casualty Reserve Fund
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REGULAR SESSION
ORANGE COUNTY LEGISLATURE
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026
6:00 P.M.
RECOGNITION AWARDS
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
RULES, ENACTMENTS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE:
1-
Resolution of the Legislature of the County of Orange electing a cents per gallon rate of sales and
compensating use taxes on motor fuel and diesel motor fuel, in lieu of the percentage rate of such
taxes, pursuant to the authority of Article 29 of the Tax Law of the State of New York
JOINT-EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND RULES, ENACTMENTS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEES:
2-
Resolution of the Orange County Legislature authorizing the inclusion of certain real property in the
Orange County Agricultural District No. 1, pursuant to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law
Section 303-a and 303-b (Village of Florida 107-1-1.22/Town of Warwick 8-2-8.2; Town of
Hamptonburgh 14-2-4.1; Town of Mount Hope 13-1-64; Town of New Windsor 16-4-2.2; Town of
Newburgh 11-1-74.1; Town of Wawayanda 19-1-93.1)
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE:
3-
Resolution authorizing the Orange County Division of Risk Management to adjust its Liability and
Casualty Reserve Fund upward by transferring funds from the General Fund to the Liability and
Casualty Reserve Fund
4-
Resolution approving the release of the County’s interest in and to a certain deed sale parcel to the
previous owner of record (Town of Warwick 317-2-3)
JOINT-PHYSICAL SERVICES AND WAYS A …
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Thu Jun 25, 2026
Board of Ethics
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS
AGENDA FOR THE MEETING TO BE HELD
THURSDAY, June 25, 2026
3:15 P.M.
at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 101, Goshen, NY 10924
I.
Roll Call
II.
Approve Minutes of May 28, 2026, Meeting
III.
Approve Counsel Invoice for May 2026
IV.
Statistical Review
V.
Follow Up on Any Old Business – Disclosure Form Legislative
Meeting
VI. Any Other Business that May Come Before the Board
VII. Schedule Next Meeting
(Enter Executive Session)
VIII. Disclosure Form – a. DFAO-02-26, b. DFAO-09-26
IX.
Waiver Request – W-01-26
X.
Complaint – C-01-26
(Exit Executive Session)
XI.
Response to Executive Session
Dated: June 18, 2026
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF ETHICS
MINUTES
June 25, 2026
The meeting was held at the Board of Ethics’ office located at 40 Matthews Street, Suite 101,
Goshen, NY 10924.
Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:15 p.m.
Agenda Item I – Roll Call: Roll call was taken by Secretary LaVelle and a quorum was present:
Present:
Paul K. Johnson, Chair
Daniel B. Clarino
Melissa Bonacic
Gordon L. Dean
Absent: Marcus Horrego, Judge Berry
Present Via ZOOM: Megan Bassler- Towne Law
Firm
Agenda Item II - Approve Minutes from May 28, 2026, Meeting: After the Board reviewed the
minutes, Chair Johnson made a motion to approve them, which was seconded by Mr. Dean. All in
favor. Carried.
Agenda Item III – Approve Counsel Invoice for May 2026: The Board reviewed Towne Law’s
May 2026 invoice. Secretary LaVelle advised that it may be paid late as the new contract that has
a start date of May 1st, has not been fully signed. Ms. Bassler will let Mr. Towne know about this.
Chair Johnson made a motion to approve payment of the invoice, which was seconded by Mr.
Clarino. All in favor. Carried.
Agenda Item IV - Statistical Review: Secretary LaVelle reviewed the progress made regarding
the collection of the 2025 Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure Forms. It is expected that
there will be approximately 445 Disclosure Forms submitted in 2026. There have been 331
Disclosure Forms filed so far this year, of which 225 have been reviewed and approved by t …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
County Legislature-Housing Task Force Committee
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HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
3:00 P.M.
HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Genesis Ramos, Chair
Gabrielle Hill, Stephen R. Hunter, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin, Kathy Stegenga, Janet Sutherland
I.
LACEY A. TRIMBLE, COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND MENTAL
HEALTH
DSS HOUSING UPDATE: EMERGENCY HOUSING, COUNTY DATA & SERVICE GAPS
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ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING TASK FORCE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
3:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Genesis Ramos, Chairperson
Stephen R. Hunter, Sparrow Tobin
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Paul Ruszkiewicz, Republican Party Leader
Barry J. Cheney, Legislator
Matthew A. Turnbull, Legislator
Richard B. Golden, Esq., County Attorney
Lacey Trimble, Commissioner of Social Services and Mental Health
Amanda Malmendier, Dir. of Economic Independence, Department of Social Services
Kerry Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance
Andrea Concannon, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Coleen Harris, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Nicole Andersen, Director, Community Development
Ms. Ramos opened the meeting at 3:00 p.m. and requested everyone stand for the
Pledge of allegiance. All members were present with the exception of Legislators Hill, Sassi,
Stegenga and Sutherland, who were absent.
On the agenda was a Department of Social Services update on emergency housing,
county data and service gaps.
Ms. Trimble and Ms. Malmendier provided an overview of the Department of Social
Services (DSS) Emergency Housing Program. Governed by New York State Social Services Law, the
program provides temporary housing to eligible homeless individuals and families who cannot secure
housing on their own. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements before placement, except during
Code Blue winter weather emergencies. DSS also submits a Homeless Services Plan to …
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Tue Jun 23, 2026
County Legislature - Ways & Means Committee
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
AGENDA
TUESDAY JUNE 23, 2026
4:00 P.M.
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Virginia Scott, Chair
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Thomas J. Faggione, Stephen R. Hunter, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
I.
STEVEN M. NEUHAUS, COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Request confirmation of appointment of Gretchen Riordan as Budget
Director of the Orange County Department of Budget, effective April 1, 2026
(LR#148)
II.
RICHARD 8. GOLDEN, COUNTY ATTORNEY
Request to approve the release of the County's interest in and to a certain deed
sale parcel to the previous owner of record, to wit: Town of Warwick, Section 317,
Block 2, Lot 3. The County took title to the property, and bankruptcy was filed
prior to public auction. The delinquent property taxes have now been paid
(LR#150)
III. RICHARD 8. GOLDEN, ACTING RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICER
Request supplemental appropriation for the County's Liability and Casualty
Reserve Fund. After extensive review with the Law Department of each liability
claim and, given payouts on liability claims this year, it has been determined that
it is necessary and prudent to transfer funds to cover anticipated future liability
and casualty claims. In order to set aside sufficient monetary reserves as
provided in Local Law No. 8 of 2010, as amended, the Office of Risk Management
seeks to adjust its Liability and Casualty Reserve Fund upward by $6,801,221.03
and is requesting a transfer of $6,438,896 from …
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026
4:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Virginia Scott, Chairwoman
DeShanda T. Carter, Barry J. Cheney, Glenn R. Ehlers, Thomas J. Faggione,
Stephen R. Hunter, Genesis Ramos, Robert C. Sassi, Sparrow Tobin
ALSO
PRESENT:
Laurie R. Tautel, Chairwoman
Paul Ruszkiewicz, Republican Leader
Matthew Turnbull, Legislator
Betsy N. Abraham, Esq., Legislative Counsel
Harold Porr, Deputy County Executive
Timothy Flanagan, Director of Operations
Richard B. Golden, County Attorney, Acting Risk Management Officer
Joanne Hurley, Fiscal Technician, Risk Management
Matthew J. Nothnagle, Esq., Chief Assistant County Attorney
Kelly Naughton, Esq., Chief Assistant County Attorney
Ryan McGuire, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Public Works
Travis Ewald, Commissioner, Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Conservation
Deanna Crawford, Deputy Commissioner, Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Conservation
Kerry Gallagher, Commissioner of Finance
Andrea Concannon, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Coleen Harris, Deputy Commissioner of Finance
Christian Farrell, Director, Veterans’ Service Agency
David Andryshak, Cemetery Superintendent, Veterans Service Agency
Gretchen Riordan, Budget Director
Dina Sena, Deputy Budget Director
Ms. Scott opened the committee meeting at 4:07 p.m. by asking everyone to
stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. All committee members were present.
Mr. Faggione moved the request for confirmation
of appointment of Gretchen Riordan as Budget
Director of the Orange …
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