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Municipal budget

US Census Annual Survey of Local Government Finances
Total revenue$83.5M (FY2023)
Total spending$78.2M (FY2023)
Taxes$44.4M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$23.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$2,322 (FY2023)

Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202558 housing units ($16.3M)

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 14, 2026

Board of Supervisors

Seneca County Board of Supervisors meeting with PDF agenda references

The provided agenda text for the July 14, 2026 regular meeting of the Seneca County Board of Supervisors contains only links to PDF documents for the Board meeting agenda and a special Government Operations Committee agenda. No specific items, resolutions, or public hearings are listed in the text itself. The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the Seneca County Office Building in Waterloo.

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SENECA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY July 14, 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. SENECA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WATERLOO, NEW YORK Special Government Operations Committee Agenda (PDF) SPECIAL-GOV-OPS-AGENDA-7.14.26_ADA.PDF Board Meeting Agenda (PDF) 7.14.26-BOARD-AGENDA_ADA.PDF 1. Documents: 2. Documents:
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 July 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY 1 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Thirteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Ted Young, Town of Waterloo was absent Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Ernie Brownell, Town of Junius Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert Hayssen, Town of V arick Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence: None Open Privilege of The Floor: None Presentations: • Seneca County Youth Bureau’s 2026 Brightest Star Awards (Kora Hopkins, Averie Murray, Tyler Patton and Haylee Warshel are this year’s winners) • Jeff Shipley President & CEO Discover Seneca/Seneca County Chamber presented the annual report to the Board. Jeff stated “Tourism is about attracting visitors, but it's also about creating jobs, supporting small businesses, generating seconds revenue, and building a community that people choose to visit, invest in, and call home.” Tourism is how communities grow. Every community wants four things. They want businesses, workers, investment, and families. W [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jun 11, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review Romulus solar moratorium and multiple site plans

The Seneca County Planning Board will review five referrals from towns under General Municipal Law, including a proposed one-year moratorium on solar and battery storage projects in Romulus, a site plan for a 73.6 kW solar array, an area variance for a porch in Waterloo, a minor subdivision in Seneca Falls, and a restaurant storeroom addition. The board may also appoint alternate members and approve prior minutes.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of May 14 , 2026, minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Romulus – Wesley Wine Co., Inc. (Twin Tier Solar, LLC ) – Site Plan Review – 6861 State Rte 89 II. Town of Romulus – Local Law Review – Solar Moratorium III. Town of Waterloo – Marr, Leonard – Area Variance – 1163 State Rte 96 IV. Town of Seneca Falls – Seneca Falls Storage, LLC – Minor Subdivision – 1841 Auburn Rd V. Town of Seneca Falls – Dowd, Dan – Site Plan Review – 67 Auburn Rd 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Thursday, June 11 , 202 6, at 7:00 PM *** * Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonad ent Dr., Waterloo, NY 13165 **** This meeting will be held in-person only. Seneca County Planning Board Meeting -Agenda Attachment – June 11, 2026 Note: The doors to the auditorium are on the north side of the Health and Senior Services (HSS) building. Bonadent Drive is accessible from either North Road or Thurber Drive. Roles: The County Planning Department and the County Planning Boards’ roles are two -fold: The primary role is to examine referred land use issue in terms of County and Inter-Municipal impacts listed under NYS General Municipal Law §239-l (2); The secondary role is to provide guidance and education for municipalities and applicant(s) in t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 9, 2026

Board of Supervisors

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SENECA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR BOARD MEETING TUESDAY JUNE 9, 2026 BEGINNING AT 6:00 P.M. SENECA COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING WATERLOO, NEW YORK Board Of Supervisors Meeting Agenda JUNE 9, 2026 BOARD AGENDA_ADA.PDF 1. Documents:
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B O A R D O F S U P E R V I S O R S S E N E C A C O U N T Y Waterloo, New York 13165 June 9 , 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 20 Call To Order : Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk : Fourteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Ernie Brownell, Town of Junius Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence : P ublic Hearing : In accordance with Article 25-AA, §303-b of the NYS Agriculture and Markets Law, the Board will hold  a public hearing on predominantly viable agricultural land within Agricultural District #6. The following parcel is proposed to be added to the district: Parcel 21-2-03.2, consisting of 30.3 acres, located on Hecker Road in the Town of Waterloo ’s Agricultural zoning district Sprvr . Enslow offered a motion to open the public hearing, Sprvr . Borst seconded the motion. No public comment was made. Sprvr . Hayes offered a motion to close the public hearing, Sprvr . Partee seconded the motion. Open Privilege of The Floor: None Approval of Meeting Minutes:  May 12 , 2026 Board [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu May 14, 2026

Planning Board

Planning board reviews 5-MW community solar project in Junius

The Seneca County Planning Board will review 11 land-use referrals, including a large solar project, a residential moratorium, subdivisions, and several variance requests. They will also appoint alternate members, approve previous minutes, and take public comments.

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✓ Decided: Board approved special use permit for Peachey Builders to replace deck

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 9, 2026 meeting. It adopted resolutions approving a land‑use moratorium for the Town of Fayette, a site‑plan and area variance for Hinkel Enterprises, minor subdivision reviews for Amama Farms, a special‑use permit for Peachey Builders, and a site‑plan review for David Foulkrod’s home firearms business. The solar‑energy project by NY Junius I, LLC was discussed but no vote outcome was recorded.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of April 9 , 2026, minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Fayette – Local Law Review – Residential Land Use Moratorium II. Town of Waterloo – Foulkrod, David – Site Plan Review – 2999 Seneca B lvd. III. Town of Junius – NY Junius I, LLC – Site Plan Review , Special Use Permit , Area Variance – 1495 Burgess Rd . IV. Town s of Varick /Romulus – Amama Farms, LLC – Minor Subdivisions – 767 Kennedy Rd . V. Village of Waterloo – Hinkel Enterprises, Inc. /Hinkel Properties, LLC – Site Plan Review , Area Variance – 64 N . Virginia St . VI. Town of Waterloo – Ricciuti, Gus – Subdivision , Area Variance – 984 Wa terloo -Geneva Rd. VII. Town of Waterloo – Knight, Robert – Area Variance – 1005 State R te. 96 VIII. Town of Seneca Falls – Skylight Signs, Inc. – Site Plan Review – 1865 North Rd . IX. Town of Seneca Falls – Wood, John – Special Use Permits , Area Variance – 2240 Lake Rd . X. Town of Seneca Falls – Peachey Builders, LLC – Special Use Permit – 2456 Jackson Rd . XI. Town of Seneca Falls – Grieco, Scott – Special Use Permit – 2800 Lower Lake Rd . 6. Old Business 7. New Business I. Nominating Committee II. Membership Update 8. Adjournment Thursday, May 14 , 202 6, at 7:00 PM *** * Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonad ent Dr., Wa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 SENECA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES May 14, 2026 – 7 PM Health & Human Services Building 2465 Bonadent Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Swanson; Mark Lott; Kyle Black; William Dalrymple; Janet Lynch; Kevin Colton; Sally Kenyon; John Pigman; Michael Scaglione; Tom Scoles; Harriet Haynes; Frank Ruzicka (A4) MEMBERS EXCUSED: Mary Kelleher; Charles Brady; Kathy Lutz; Sue Sauvageau (A1); Bobbi-Jo Bilia (A2) MEMBERS ABSENT: Domenica Catalano (A3); Kate-Lynn Woodhouse (A5) STAFF: Jason Rearick, Sr. Planner; Jae Darling, Planner; Caitlin Ryan, Staff Resource Assistant of the Seneca County Department of Planning and Community Development GUESTS: Jeremy Elliott-Engel, SCPB Potential Member; Kate Sinicropi, TR PB; Dan Emmo, TSF ZBA; Chuck Hinkel, applicant; Andrew Herkovic; Kathy Hudson; Lois & Laura Dugo, landowner The meeting was called to order at 7:03 PM by Bill Dalrymple, Chairperson. A quorum was present with 10 members at the start of the meeting. Frank Ruzicka was appointed to sit in for Mary Kelleher. The minutes of the April 9, 2026, meeting were approved by a motion from John Swanson, seconded by Mark Lott. No abstentions. Harriet Haynes and Janet Lynch not yet present. Carried, 10-0-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Chuck Hinkel spoke, stating he was present due to his application for a Site Plan Review in the Village of Waterloo. Jeremy Elliot-Engel stated he was interested in joining the Seneca County Planning Board and wished to a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 12, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts updated county IT security policy and extends tax services for 2026

The Board approved Resolution 107-26, adopting the updated Information Technology Security Policy for all county departments. It also adopted Resolutions 105-26 and 106-26, extending tax extract files to six school districts and extending tax rolls and bills to four villages for 2026. All three resolutions were moved by Supervisor Partee, seconded by Supervisor Borst, and adopted without recorded dissent.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 May 12, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY Page 1 of 83 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Thirteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Sprvr. Hayes was absent. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Ernie Brownell, Town of Junius Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert Hayssen, Town of V arick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence: Presentations: • Ave Bauder wanted to thank the supervisors for the 16 years of support as the Executive Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension. He stated we've always considered ourselves a with the county and not just a subordinate agency that that you fund, but really being here to help further the county’s goals. Ave introduced the new Executive Director, Rachel Williams. She stated that she has a unique perspective in that I am a lifelong Seneca County resident and a lifelong Seneca County Cornell Cooperative Extension participant, user, volunteer, and staffer. She stated she grew up on a dairy farm so she has personally seen the benefits of this shared pa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat May 2, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

Board to consider amended $25K admin contract with MRB Group

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will consider an amended administrative and compliance services contract with MRB Group for up to $25,000. Board members will also discuss updates on a downtown Ovid revitalization plan, the Willard property (after a building collapse), and unresolved runway lighting at Finger Lakes Airport.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Meeting Agenda May 7, 2026 at 5:00PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from April 2, 2026 b. Financial Report 3. Board Member Updates / Announcements 4. New Business a. Special Economic Development, Tourism & Housing Committee Meeting Update b. Amended MRB Group administrative/compliance contract 5. Old Business a. Discussion and Planning for RKG visit b. Ovid LDC c. Willard Updates d. Finger Lakes Airport 6. Executive Session 7. Adjournment Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder, John Bell, Russell Goodman, Dan LaGasse, Heather Robson, Chairman Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: Laura Ortiz Ex Officio Board Members Present: Sarah Davis Others Present: Cheyenne Steria (MRB Group), Louise Hoffman Broach (Finger Lakes Times) A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda Minutes from March 5, 2026 meeting Motion: Dan LaGasse moved to approve the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes Second: Ave Bauder Vote: Unanimous approval IV. New Business V. Discussion and Planning for May meeting with RKG Associates Av [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Sat May 2, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

SCLDC to consider $25,000 amended contract with MRB Group

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will consider an amended administrative/compliance contract with MRB Group for $25,000 (not-to-exceed). The board will also discuss planning for a stakeholder visit by RKG Associates for economic development consultation. Other old business items include updates on the Ovid LDC downtown revitalization plan, Willard property updates, and the Finger Lakes Airport runway lighting issue.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Meeting Agenda May 7, 2026 at 5:00PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from April 2, 2026 b. Financial Report 3. Board Member Updates / Announcements 4. New Business a. Special Economic Development, Tourism & Housing Committee Meeting Update b. Amended MRB Group administrative/compliance contract 5. Old Business a. Discussion and Planning for RKG visit b. Ovid LDC c. Willard Updates d. Finger Lakes Airport 6. Executive Session 7. Adjournment Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder, John Bell, Russell Goodman, Dan LaGasse, Heather Robson, Chairman Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: Laura Ortiz Ex Officio Board Members Present: Sarah Davis Others Present: Cheyenne Steria (MRB Group), Louise Hoffman Broach (Finger Lakes Times) A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda Minutes from March 5, 2026 meeting Motion: Dan LaGasse moved to approve the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes Second: Ave Bauder Vote: Unanimous approval IV. New Business V. Discussion and Planning for May meeting with RKG Associates Av [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 14, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved budget amendments to fund the police union successor agreement

The Board approved the March 10 and March 24 meeting minutes. It adopted resolutions to award aggregate, hot‑mix asphalt and stone contracts to three suppliers each. The Board also authorized budget amendments for 2025‑2026 to cover costs of a new police‑union contract. All listed actions were adopted without recorded vote counts.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 April 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes DRAFT COPY DRAFT COPY Page 1 of 30 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Twelve members of the Board answered rollcall. Sprvr. Partee & Sprvr. Hayssen absent. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Ernie Brownell, Town of Junius Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence: Public Hearings: • A public hearing to improve the facilities of Seneca County Sewer District No. 1 (comprehensive improvements to the Willard Wastewater Treatment Plant, building improvements, site improvements, and the acquisition and installation of equipment, machinery or apparatus required in connection) • A public hearing to improve the facilities of Seneca County Sewer District No.2 (comprehensive improvements to the Five Points Waste Water Treatment Plant (“WWTP”) and administrative building; decommissioning of the Hillside WWTP; improvements to pump stations within the District; and site improvements, building improvements and the acquisition and installation of equipment, [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Apr 9, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews ten land‑use applications across Seneca County

The Seneca County Planning Board will consider ten General Municipal Law (GML) applications submitted by residents and developers from several towns. Items include special use permits, subdivision reviews, area variances, and site‑plan reviews for properties on Lower Lake Road, East Lake Road, Tyre Road, State Route 96, Auburn Road, Ovid Street, and Fall Street. The board will discuss each proposal and determine whether to approve the requested land‑use changes.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of March 12 , 2026, minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Seneca Falls – O’Loughlin, Caitlin – Special Use Permit – Lower Lake Rd II. Town of Varick – Wadham s, Stephen & Linda – Subdivision Review – 5390 East Lake Rd III. Town of Tyre – Weaver, Lamar – Area Variance & Site Plan Review – 811 E. Tyre Rd IV. Town of Fayette – Wise, Mary Lou – Subdivision Review – State Rte 96 V. Town of Seneca Falls – Aveco Industries – Site Plan Review – 93 Auburn Rd VI. Town of Seneca Falls – Zeth, George – Subdivision Review & Area Variance – 2726 Lower Lake Rd VII. Town of Seneca Falls – Dowd, Daniel – Subdivision Review – 61 Auburn Rd VIII. Town of Seneca Falls – Van Horn, Darlene – Subdivision Review & Area Variance – 2283 Lower Lake Rd IX. Town of Seneca Falls – Patel, Vimal – Special Use Permit –71 Ovid St X. Town of Seneca Falls – McKenna Builders , Inc. –Site Plan Review & Area Variance – 74 Fall St 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Thursday, April 9 , 202 6, at 7:00 PM *** * Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonad ent Dr., Waterloo, NY 13165 **** This meeting will be held in-person only. Seneca County Planning Board Meeting -Agenda Attachment – April 9, 2026 Note: The doors to the auditorium are on the north sid [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 27, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

SCLDC to discuss MRB contract and Ovid redevelopment

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will discuss the MRB Group contract and review updates on the Ovid Local Development Corporation. The board will also plan for a future meeting with RKG Associates.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from March 5, 2026 meeting 3. New Business- a. Discussion and Planning for May meeting with RKG Associates 4. Old Business- a. Review MRB contract b. Update on 2025 audit for PARIS c. Ovid LDC Updates d. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:04 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Russell Goodman; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: None Ex Officio Board Members Present: None Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting Motion: Ave Bauder moved to approve the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Second: Russell Goodman Vote: Unanimous approval Page 2 of 3 IV. New Business Review and Revision of Draft Presentation to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors for March 10, 2026 The Board reviewed and disc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Mar 27, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

Board will review RKG contract, MRB services and grant updates

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation board meeting on April 2, 2026 will address several pending items. Members will consider authorizing the signing of a revised RKG Associates contract for a flat fee of $60,000. The agenda includes review of the MRB Group professional services proposal valued at $42,000, an update on a $125 cost for a 2025 PARIS audit‑letter, and a report that the County secured a $100,000 matching grant for Ovid LDC redevelopment. The board will also approve the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting and discuss planning for a May meeting with RKG Associates.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting April 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from March 5, 2026 meeting 3. New Business- a. Discussion and Planning for May meeting with RKG Associates 4. Old Business- a. Review MRB contract b. Update on 2025 audit for PARIS c. Ovid LDC Updates d. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:04 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Russell Goodman; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: None Ex Officio Board Members Present: None Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting Motion: Ave Bauder moved to approve the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes. Second: Russell Goodman Vote: Unanimous approval Page 2 of 3 IV. New Business Review and Revision of Draft Presentation to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors for March 10, 2026 The Board reviewed and disc [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Community Services Board

✓ Decided: Board approved February 2026 meeting minutes

The board voted to accept the minutes from the February 2026 meeting. The motion was introduced by Maria Gigliotti, seconded by Tammy Anhorn, and passed with all members in favor and none opposed. No other business was conducted during the session.

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Community Services Board Meeting Minutes March 17, 2026 (Conducted at the DHS Training Room) Members Present – Dr. Joseph Lorenzetti, Tammy Anhorn, Donald Black , Jeanette Rock, Maria Gigliotti, Stanley Hatch Guests - Margaret Morse, Brenda Black, Tammy Orlopp, Lindy Powers Excused – Bethany Felicita, Rene Mitchell, Mike Alessio, Jennifer Wick, Susan Ottenweller, Ashley Kise Welcome – 5:00pm Meeting was called to order. Quorum present. Introductions made. Secretary minutes from February – Motion to accept initiated by Maria Gigliotti and seconded by Tammy Anhorn. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed. Motion carries. Public Announcement – None Guest – None Consumer Report – Jeanette Rock – DIC – Report was submitted. Safe Place Training for staff has been conducted. The DIC put on a Valentine’s Day lunch for the members. Members help decorate cookies for the day. 23 of the members attended the event. Committee Report (Joe Lorenzetti on behalf of Mike Alessio) – ASA Subcommittee meeting was held in person and via zoom on March 17, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Several agencies submitted reports for the last quarter. Rhonda Jasper – United Way – Staffing Changes. June 7, 2026 is the date for “Out Of the Darkness Walk” Kristina Loughlin – FLACRA – The Comprehensive Outpatient Program in Geneva will provide CCBHC services and expanded access to comprehensive medication-assisted treatment and recovery. Supportive crisis Stabilization Center – awarded and in the develo [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Mar 12, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to review five subdivision and variance proposals

The Seneca County Planning Board will meet to review five land use applications, including four subdivision reviews and one area variance request. The meeting will be held in-person at the Seneca County Health & Senior Services Building.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of February 12 , 2026 , minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Varick – Green, Ryan – Subdivision Review – 5412 East Lake Rd II. Town of Varick – Larsen , Eldon & Kathryn and Larsen Sibeto, Debra – Subdivision Review – 1128 State Rte 336 III. Town of Fayette – Mitchell, Timothy – Subdivision Review – State Rte 336 IV. Town of Seneca Falls – VanCleef Capital LLC – Area Variance & Special Use Permit – 48 Center St V. Town of Seneca Falls – Zeiset s Construction – Area Variance & Special Use Permit – 2473 Lower Lake Rd 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Thursday, March 12, 202 6, at 7:00 PM *** * Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonad ent Dr., Waterloo, NY 13165 **** This meeting will be held in-person only. Seneca County Planning Board Meeting -Agenda Attachment – March 12, 2026 Note: The doors to the auditorium are on the north side of the Health and Senior Services (HSS) building. Bonadent Drive is accessible from either North Road or Thurber Drive. Roles: The County Planning Department and the County Planning Boards’ roles are two -fold: The primary role is to examine referred land use issue in terms of County and Inter-Municipal impacts listed under NYS General Municipal Law §239-l (2); The secondary ro [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 10, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts $0.35/kWh fee for EV charging stations at county building

The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 35-26 establishing a use fee of $0.35 per kilowatt‑hour for electric vehicle charging stations at the municipal building. The resolution was moved by Supervisor Reynolds, seconded by Supervisor Borst, and was adopted. The Board also approved the February 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 March 10, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 37 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Thirteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Sprvr. Brownell was absent. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert W. Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Presentations • Andrea Jodeit presented to the Board regarding the TeraWulf (Lake Hawkeye LLC) AI Data Center in Lansing, NY. She stated the proposed for site of the former Cayuga coal fueled power plant in Lansing, NY and it involves an 80-year lease for 183 acres. The Data Center is computing, AI, and Bitcoin mining. Their plan is to use existing water from Cayuga Lake to cool the Data Center. Lake Hawkeye LLC applied to renew a legacy water withdrawal permit for over 1million gallons per day from Cayuga Lake. Andrea stated that the proposed data center is planned at 400 megawatts at peak power capacity. TeraWulf plans to invest $50-$80 million in local electrical infrastructure f [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Feb 27, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

Board will review and revise draft presentation for March 10 Board of Supervisors meeting

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation board will discuss revising the draft presentation to be delivered to the County Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2026. Members will also consider updates to professional services contracts, including a potential $60,000 consultant agreement and requests for revised quotes from MRB Group and Tracy Verrier. Additional actions include authorizing the search for accountants and auditors and drafting a letter stating no 2025 audit is required.

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Updates Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from February 5, 2026 meeting 3. New Business- a. Review and Revision of Draft Presentation to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors for March 10,2026 4. Old Business- a. Update RKG contract b. Review MRB contract c. Update on 2025 audit for PARIS d. Ovid LDC Updates e. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Russell Goodman; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: None Ex Officio Board Members Present: Sarah Davis, Seneca County Industrial Development Agency Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting Motion: John Bell Second: Kraig vonHahmann Vote: Unanimous approval b. PARIS 2025 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement c. PARIS 2026 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Fri Feb 27, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

Board will finalize presentation to County Supervisors on March 10

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation board discussed and revised a draft presentation to be delivered to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors on March 10, 2026. Members reviewed the selection of an economic‑development consultant, noting a draft contract expected to cost about $60,000. In executive session the board approved motions to obtain revised professional‑services quotes from MRB Group and Tracy Verrier and to begin identifying auditors and drafting a letter stating no 2025 audit was required.

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Updates Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from February 5, 2026 meeting 3. New Business- a. Review and Revision of Draft Presentation to the Seneca County Board of Supervisors for March 10,2026 4. Old Business- a. Update RKG contract b. Review MRB contract c. Update on 2025 audit for PARIS d. Ovid LDC Updates e. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 3 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Russell Goodman; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: None Ex Officio Board Members Present: Sarah Davis, Seneca County Industrial Development Agency Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting Motion: John Bell Second: Kraig vonHahmann Vote: Unanimous approval b. PARIS 2025 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement c. PARIS 2026 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 12, 2026

Planning Board

Seneca County Planning Board reviews four land use projects

The Seneca County Planning Board will meet to review site plans and subdivisions for four municipalities, including a dealership signage change and two residential subdivisions. The meeting will be held in-person at the Health & Senior Services Building.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of January 8, 2026, minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Seneca Falls – Wright, Kirk – Site Plan Review & Area Variance – 2027 Routes 5&20 II. Town of Fayette – Stoltzfus, Jonas & Lena – Subdivision Review – 1934 Leader Rd III. Town of Fayette – Peruyera, Carlos & Valeria – Subdivision Review – 3566 Route 89 IV. Village of Waterloo – 366 East Main St, LLC – Site Plan Review & Area Variance – 366 East Main St 6. Old Business 7. New Business I. Onondaga County Planning Federation training on March 19 th, 2026 II. Farm Bureau training on Feb ruary 24th, 2026 Thursday, February 12 , 202 6, at 7:00 PM **** Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonadent Dr., Waterloo, NY 13165 **** This meeting will be held in-person only. Seneca County Planning Board Meeting -Agenda Attachment – February 12, 2026 Note: The doors to the auditorium are on the north side of the Health and Senior Services (HSS) building. Bonadent Drive is accessible from either North Road or Thurber Drive. Roles: The County Planning Department and the County Planning Boards’ roles are two -fold: The primary role is to examine referred land use issue in terms of County and Inter-Municipal impacts listed under NYS General Municipal Law §239-l (2); The secondary [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 10, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board approved $401,761 increase in state aid for Mental Health Department

The Board adopted several resolutions, including accepting a $19,034 NYSDOH performance incentive grant and a $306,245 Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs grant. It approved a $401,761 increase in state aid for the Mental Health Department, authorizing contracts and budget adjustments. The Board also authorized bids for child transportation services and appointed members to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 February 10, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 15 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Thirteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Sprvr. Brownell was absent. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert W. Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Open Privilege of The Floor: • None Approval of Meeting Minutes: • January 13, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes • January 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes Sprvr. Borst offered a motion, seconded by Sprvr. Schmitter to approve the minutes. Report of Special Committees: • None BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 February 10, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 15 Chairman’s Remarks: The Chairman announced he finalized the Standing Committees and that the Clerk of the Board sent them out to the Board members, and that department heads would be notified tomorrow. County Attorney’s Remarks: None Deputy County Manager Remarks: Co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 5, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved request for revised MRB Group quote and quote from Tracy Verrier

The board unanimously approved a motion to request a revised professional services quote from MRB Group and a new quote from Tracy Verrier. It also empowered Kraig vonHahmann to identify accountants and auditors and to draft a letter stating no audit was required for 2025. Additional unanimous approvals included the consent agenda items, entry into executive session, and adjournment of the meeting.

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Page 1 of 3 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:10 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Russell Goodman; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: None Ex Officio Board Members Present: Sarah Davis, Seneca County Industrial Development Agency Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda a. Minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting Motion: John Bell Second: Kraig vonHahmann Vote: Unanimous approval b. PARIS 2025 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement c. PARIS 2026 Budget Submittal – Acknowledgement Motion to acknowledge items b. and c. on the record: Motion: Ave Bauder Second: Dan LaGasse Vote: Unanimous approval Page 2 of 3 IV. New Business a. Discussion of when to present the results of the Listening Tour to the Board of Supervisors Kraig vonHahmann reported follow-up with Chairman Michael Enslow regarding SCLDC funds that had not yet been deposited. Discussion included scheduling a presentation to the full Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 p.m., with one or more presenters. Discussion points included coordination with Amanda Vavra, Clerk to the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

SCLDC to discuss economic development strategy consultant and listening tour results

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation will meet to discuss the selection of a consultant for the county's Economic Development Strategy. The board will also determine when to present results from the Town Supervisor Listening Tour to the Board of Supervisors.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Annual & Regular Board Meeting February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from January 8, 2026 meeting b. PARIS 2025 Budget Submittal acknowledgement c. PARIS 2026 Budget Submittal acknowledgement 3. New Business: a. Discussion of when to present the results of the Listening Tour to the BOS b. Open discussion of our selection of Consultant for Economic Development Strategy 4. Old Business: a. Ovid LDC Updates b. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 4 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Annual & Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Annual and Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:32 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: Russell Goodman Others Present: Tracy Verrier, MRB Group; Judy Wentzel, Executive Director, Bonafiglia Family Foundation Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda Minutes from the November 20, 2025 Special Meeting and the December 4, 2025 Regular and Governance Committee Meetings were presented [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 2, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

Board approved contract with RKG Associates to revise economic plan

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation board will approve the consent agenda items, discuss when to present the Listening Tour results to the Board of Supervisors, and hold an open discussion on selecting a consultant for the Economic Development Strategy. The board will receive updates on the Ovid Local Development Corporation, including $100,000 in matching funds for redevelopment planning, and note that there are no updates for Willard. In executive session the board will vote on a contract with RKG Associates to serve as consultant to revise the county’s Economic Development Strategic Plan.

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Seneca County Local Development Corporation Annual & Regular Board Meeting February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 1. Roll Call 2. Consent Agenda Items: a. Minutes from January 8, 2026 meeting b. PARIS 2025 Budget Submittal acknowledgement c. PARIS 2026 Budget Submittal acknowledgement 3. New Business: a. Discussion of when to present the results of the Listening Tour to the BOS b. Open discussion of our selection of Consultant for Economic Development Strategy 4. Old Business: a. Ovid LDC Updates b. Willard Updates (if any) 5. Executive Session 6. Adjournment Page 1 of 4 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Annual & Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Annual and Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:32 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: Russell Goodman Others Present: Tracy Verrier, MRB Group; Judy Wentzel, Executive Director, Bonafiglia Family Foundation Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda Minutes from the November 20, 2025 Special Meeting and the December 4, 2025 Regular and Governance Committee Meetings were presented [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 27, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution to update standing committee structure

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 18-26 to amend the Board Rules, adding a revised list of standing committees and confirming the Chair’s ex‑officio voting status. The changes take effect immediately and the Clerk will update the official rules. Motions to place new business under Rule 29 and to enter executive session were offered but no action was taken.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 January 27, 2026 Special Board Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 7:05pm Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Fourteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette C Ernest (Ernie) Brownell, Town of Junius Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert W. Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence: Resolutions & Motions BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE BOARD RULES TO REFLECT AMENDMENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEES AND VOTING RESOLUTION NO. 18-26, moved by Sprvr. Trout second by Sprvr. Schmitter and adopted. WHEREAS, the Seneca County Board of Supervisors held its annual Organizational meeting on January 5, 2026 at which time the Board established appointments for the ensuing year; and WHEREAS, Rule 25 states that it is the sole discretion of the Chairman to establish the Standing Committees; and WHEREAS, the Standing Committees differ from those currently set forth in the Boards Rules of Order; and WHE [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

OPWDD Subcommittee

✓ Decided: Committee approved prior minutes and adjourned the meeting

The sub‑committee unanimously approved the October 21, 2025 minutes. A motion to adjourn was made and approved by all members. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm, followed by the CSB at 5:00 pm.

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Seneca County OPWDD Sub-Committee Stanley Hatch, Chair OPWDD SUBCOMMITTEE January 20, 2026 (Conducted via in person and videoconference) Members Present: Margaret Morse (DCS), Joseph Lorenzetti, Stanley Hatch (chair), Susan Ottenweller Members Virtual: Amanda Bishi (OPWDD), Rose Palmieri, Heather O’Connell (Mozaic), Tania Doverspike (LEC), Elizabeth Klepes (Person Centered Services), Katie Principio (Prime Care), Members excused: Jennifer Clark (Person Centered Services), Jennifer Goodman (Mozaic), Denise Vreeland (Mozaic) Introductions Made. Meeting was called to order. Motion to accept secretary minutes from October 21, 2025. Motion to accept initiated by all. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed. Motion Carries. Heather O’Connell – Mozaic – A report was distributed. Mozaic is doing well with referrals. There are openings at the DayHab. Studio 31 is open on Clinton Street in Seneca Falls. Another IRA has been suspended due to staffing crisis. Those members in these homes have been moved to other IRA homes in other counties that are fully staffed. When staff is hired the IRA’s in Seneca County will re-open. Three IRA homes in Seneca County have closed in the last year and a half. Mozaic has five IRA homes in Seneca County still open. There is still one state home open in Seneca County. Amanda Bishi– OPWDD – A report was distributed. OPWDD is actively recruiting staff. Ira’s in Seneca County have been closed to due lack of staff. Additional update [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Community Services Board

✓ Decided: Board accepted December minutes and adjourned the meeting

The board voted to accept the December meeting minutes, with all members in favor and none opposed. No substantive business was considered; old and new business items were listed as none. The meeting was then adjourned by motion. The next meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2026.

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Seneca County Community Services Board Dr. Joseph Lorenzetti, Chair Community Services Board Meeting Minutes January 20, 2026 (Conducted at the DHS Training Room) Members Present – Dr. Joseph Lorenzetti, Maria Gigliotti, Tammy Anhorn, Mike Alessio, Paul Kronenwetter, Susan Ottenweller, Ashley Kise, Stanley Hatch, Jeanette Rock Guests - Margaret Morse, Brenda Black, Lindy Powers, Rene Mitchell, Tammy Orlopp, Excused – Donald Black, Bethany Felicita Welcome – 5:00pm Meeting was called to order. Quorum present. Introductions made. Secretary minutes from December – Motion to accept initiated by Stanely Hatch and seconded by Tammy Anhorn. No discussion. All in favor. None opposed. Motion carries. Public Announcement – None Guest – None Consumer Report – Jeanette Rock – DIC – Report was submitted. Masks and sanitizer is offered to everyone. The staff held a Christmas feast for staff and members. Committee Report (Stanley Hatch) – OPWDD Subcommittee meeting was held in person and via zoom on January 20, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Several agencies submitted reports for the last quarter. Heather O’Connell – Mozaic – Three IRA’s have been closed in the last one and a half years due to staffing shortages. The members have been moved to other counties. Amanda Bishi – OPWDD – The new computer system is in and finishing up phase I in February. Phase II – will be the entering of vendors and businesses and should begin in the spring. Program Director of Clini [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 13, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board appoints Melissa Taylor as County Manager and approves key contracts

The Board adopted a resolution to appoint Melissa Taylor as County Manager for a four‑year term. It also approved the 2026 mental health services contracts totaling $1,800,572 and reappointed Julie Bub as Finance Director. Toni DiGiovanni was appointed Director of Emergency Management, and Trinity Services Group was awarded the food‑service contract for the County Correctional Facility. The minutes from the December 9, 2025, December 23, 2025, and January 5, 2025 meetings were approved.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 January 13, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 12 Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Thirteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Sprvr. Kronenwetter was absent. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette C Ernest (Ernie) Brownell, Town of Junius Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert W. Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Presentations: • Isaac Walker from Cayuga Lake Watershed (CWIO) would like to present the Board with updates. Isaac stated that “CWIO works with all 57 municipal entities in the Cayuga Lake Watershed to help protect and restore our water resources. Our main focus is to help municipalities access funding for water resource projects. whether you have planners and engineers and grant writers, uh you know, implementing these types of projects can be challenging for municipalities, especially smaller ones that don't have the staff or experience with grant writing. Seneca County is in the Seneca Lake Watershed Organization the Seneca Lake as well. Both organizations work closely t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Economic Development – Local Development Corporation

✓ Decided: Board approved contract with RKG Associates to revise economic development plan

The board unanimously approved the Annual Resolution, including an amendment to the Whistleblower Policy. It also unanimously approved the 2026 committee and officer appointments and the regular meeting schedule. Finally, the board unanimously voted to pursue a contract with RKG Associates to revise Seneca County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan.

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Page 1 of 4 Seneca County Local Development Corporation Annual & Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM Lyons National Bank Community Room 2433 NY-414, Waterloo, NY 13165 I. Call to Order Chair Heather Robson called the Annual and Regular Meeting of the Seneca County Local Development Corporation to order at 5:32 p.m. II. Roll Call Board Members Present: Ave Bauder; John Bell; Dan LaGasse; Laura Ortiz; Heather Robson, Chair; Kraig vonHahmann Board Members Absent: Russell Goodman Others Present: Tracy Verrier, MRB Group; Judy Wentzel, Executive Director, Bonafiglia Family Foundation Virtual Attendee: Cheyenne Steria, MRB Group A quorum was present. III. Consent Agenda Minutes from the November 20, 2025 Special Meeting and the December 4, 2025 Regular and Governance Committee Meetings were presented for approval. Motion: John Bell Second: Kraig vonHahmann Vote: Unanimous approval IV. New Business Annual Resolution The Board considered its Annual Resolution for 2026, including ratification of all required policies pursuant to the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 and the Public Authority Reform Act of 2009. Page 2 of 4 The resolution included: • Restatement of all required public authority policies • Amendment to the Whistleblower Policy to reference the NYS Attorney General Whistleblower Portal in lieu of the prior hotline • Appointment of committee members • Appointment of officers • Designation of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jan 8, 2026

Planning Board

Seneca County Planning Board to review subdivision and variance requests

The Seneca County Planning Board will meet to review six land use applications, including subdivision reviews, area variances, and special use permits. The meeting will be held in-person at the Seneca County Health & Senior Services Building.

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✓ Decided: Board approved six special use permits/variances and related subdivision reviews

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting. It then adopted six resolutions recommending approval of special use permits, area variances, and minor subdivision reviews, each carried unanimously or with only abstentions. All approvals were based on county‑wide and inter‑municipal impact considerations.

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Seneca County Planning Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order & Roll Call 2. Appoint Alternate Members 3. Approval of December 11 , 2025, minutes 4. Public Comments 5. GML Review s I. Town of Fayette – Joseph St. Thomas – Subdivision Review – 910 Lerch Rd II. Town of Varick – Wengerd, Rebecca (Stoltzfus) and Emmanuel – Minor Subdivision – 2325 McCulloch Rd III. Town of Waterloo – Morabito, John – Area Variances – 55 Border City Rd IV. Town of Seneca Falls – Aupperle, Scott – Special Use Permit – 2433 Lower Lake Rd V. Town of Seneca Falls – Jones -Grinvalds, Judy – Area Variance & Special Use Permit – 2505 Lower Lake Rd VI. Town of Seneca Falls – Marathon Engineering – Site Plan Review – 2430 State Route 414 6. Old Business 7. New Business 8. Adjournment Thursday, January 8 , 202 6, at 7:00 PM *** * Location : Auditorium at Seneca County Health & Senior Services (HSS) Building : 2465 Bonad ent Dr., Waterloo, NY 13165 **** This meeting will be held in-person only. Seneca County Planning Board Meeting -Agenda Attachment – January 8, 2026 Note: The doors to the auditorium are on the north side of the Health and Senior Services (HSS) building. Bonadent Drive is accessible from either North Road or Thurber Drive. Roles: The County Planning Department and the County Planning Boards’ roles are two -fold: The primary role is to examine referred land use issue in terms of County and Inter-Municipal impact [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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1 SENECA COUNTY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES January 8, 2026 – 7 PM Health & Human Services Building 2465 Bonadent Drive, Waterloo, NY 13165 MEMBERS PRESENT: John Swanson; Mark Lott; William Dalrymple; Janet Lynch; Sally Kenyon; John Pigman; Michael Scaglione; Charles Brady; Kathy Lutz; Tom Scoles; Harriet Haynes; Bobbi-Jo Bilia (A2); Frank Ruzicka (A4) MEMBERS EXCUSED: Kyle Black; Kevin Colton MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Kelleher; John Pigman; Kathy Lutz; Sue Sauvageau (A1); Domenica Catalano (A3); Kate-Lynn Woodhouse (A5) STAFF: Jason Rearick, Sr. Planner; Jae Darling, Planner GUESTS: Judy Jones-Grinvalds, applicant; Dan Emmo, Town of Seneca Falls’ Zoning Board Chair The meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM by William Dalrymple, Chairperson. A quorum was present with 11 members at the start of the meeting. Bobbi-Jo Bilia was appointed to sit in for Kathy Lutz, and Frank Ruzicka was appointed to sit in for Kevin Colton. The minutes of the December 11, 2025 meeting were approved by a motion from John Swanson, seconded by Mark Lott. Janet Lynch abstained. Carried 10-0. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No Public Comments were made. GML REVIEWS: 1. TSF 36-4-13; Special Use Permit & Area Variance; Jones-Grinvalds, Judy This application was submitted to the Town of Seneca Falls and forwarded for County review because the parcel is within 500’ of County Road 116. Jason Rearick presented the GML report for the Seneca County Planning Department. The applicant wa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 5, 2026

Board of Supervisors

✓ Decided: Board appoints Michael Enslow as Chairman for 2026‑2027

The Seneca County Board of Supervisors formally organized for 2026‑2027. Michael Enslow was unanimously appointed Chairman, Amanda Vavra as Clerk, Elizabeth Partee as Finance Director, Michael Mirras as County Public Defender, Arthur James III as County Attorney, and Michael Reynolds as Jury Board member. The Board also designated the Finger Lakes Times as the official county newspaper and adopted its Rules of Order for the two‑year term.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SENECA COUNTY Waterloo, New York 13165 January 5, 2026 Organizational Board Meeting Minutes Call To Order: Chairman Enslow called the meeting to order at 6:00PM by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Roll Call of Members by The Clerk: Fourteen members of the Board answered rollcall. Michael Reynolds, Town of Covert Jeffrey Trout, Town of Fayette C Ernest (Ernie) Brownell, Town of Junius Lucas Latini, Town of Lodi Joseph Borst, Town of Ovid David Hayes, Town of Romulus Frank Schmitter, Town of Seneca Falls Paul B. Kronenwetter, Town of Seneca Falls Jennnifer Kuplinski-Wick, Town of Seneca Falls Elizabeth Partee, Town of Tyre Robert W. Hayssen, Town of Varick Ted Young, Town of Waterloo Michael Enslow, Town of Waterloo Robert Shipley, Town of Waterloo Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence: Organize as a Board of Supervisors for the Year 2026 &2027 Sprvr. Partee offered a motion, second by Sprvr. Trout and carried, to organize as a Board of Supervisors for 2026 & 2027. Appointment of Temporary Chair to the Board of Supervisors Sprvr. Trout offered a motion, second by Schmitter and carried to nominate Elizabeth Partee as Temporary Chair. There were no other nominations offered. Elizabeth Partee was appointed unanimously as Temporary Chair. Appointment of Temporary Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Sprvr. Trout offered a motion, second by Sprvr. Partee to nominate Amanda Vavra as Temporary Clerk of the Board. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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