Steuben County public meetings in 2021

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee is holding a special meeting on December 20, 2021, prior to the Legislative Meeting. The sole agenda item is the reappointment of the Personnel Officer, under the County Manager's report. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Reappointment of Personnel Officer

The Steuben County Administration Committee unanimously confirmed the reappointment of Nathan Alderman as Personnel Officer for a six-year term from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2027. The motion carried 5-0 and requires a resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

• Confirmed Nathan Alderman as Personnel Officer for six-year term (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

This is a notice of special committee meetings on December 20, 2021, prior to the Legislative Meeting. The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will consider awarding a tower maintenance contract and a request for proposals for inmate telephone services. The Finance Committee and a joint session will handle COVID vaccine response funds, including accepting $169,415 and allocating funds to Common Ground Health.

• RFP Award – Tower Maintenance
• RFP – Inmate Telephone Services
• Accepting Additional COVID Vaccine Response Funds - $169,415
• Allocating COVID Vaccine Response Funds to Common Ground Health

The joint committee approved extending the contract with Common Ground Health and allocating an additional $24,782.56 in COVID Vaccine Response Funds for communication and outreach. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each).

• Approved extending Common Ground Health contract and allocating $24,782.56 in COVID Vaccine Response Funds (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee will meet to award a contract for emergency services tower maintenance and discuss a request for proposals for inmate telephone services. The Finance Committee will consider accepting $169,415 in additional COVID vaccine response funds, and a joint committee will discuss allocating vaccine funds to Common Ground Health.

• RFP Award – Tower Maintenance (Emergency Services/E-911)
• RFP – Inmate Telephone Services (Sheriff's Office)
• Accepting Additional COVID Vaccine Response Funds - $169,415
• Allocating COVID Vaccine Response Funds to Common Ground Health

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a five-year tower maintenance contract with Airosmith Development for $77,200, funded by Homeland Security grants. They also accepted a $2,500 Walmart grant for community programs and authorized issuing an RFP for inmate phone services. All decisions passed unanimously.

• Awarded tower maintenance RFP to Airosmith Development for $77,200 over five years (5-0)
• Accepted $2,500 Walmart grant for Shop with a Cop, Toys for Tots, and coat drive (5-0)
• Authorized issuing RFP for inmate phone services (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is holding its regular monthly meeting on December 20, 2021, with an amended agenda that includes 23 proposed resolutions. Key actions include appropriating ARPA funds, approving tax rolls, and authorizing a tip fee increase for solid waste. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Appropriating ARPA funds to the Planning Department and for Civil Defense & Public Works Renovations
• Authorizing a tip fee increase for transfer trailer loads of mixed municipal solid waste
• Awarding the RFP for the Gas to Energy Project
• Authorizing a contract with Excellus for health insurance stop loss coverage
• Recognizing outgoing legislators Robin K. Lattimer, Gary B. Roush, and Thomas J. Ryan

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting on December 20, 2021, to consider accepting $169,415 in additional COVID vaccine response funds. The committee will also discuss allocating COVID vaccine response funds to Common Ground Health in a joint session with the Human Services, Health & Education committees. Other items on the agenda include an RFP award for tower maintenance and an RFP for inmate telephone services.

• Accepting additional COVID Vaccine Response Funds - $169,415
• Allocating COVID Vaccine Response Funds to Common Ground Health
• RFP Award – Tower Maintenance (Emergency Services/E-911)
• RFP – Inmate Telephone Services (Sheriff's Office)

The joint committees approved extending the contract with Common Ground Health and allocating an additional $24,782.56 in COVID Vaccine Response Funds for communication and outreach. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Approved extending Common Ground Health contract and allocating $24,782.56 in COVID Vaccine Response Funds (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Legislature's Public Safety & Corrections, Finance, and joint Human Services/Health/Education committees will hold special meetings on December 20, 2021, prior to the Legislative Meeting. They will consider awarding a tower maintenance contract, discuss an RFP for inmate telephone services, and act on COVID-19 vaccine response funds, including accepting an additional $169,415 and allocating funds to Common Ground Health.

• RFP Award – Tower Maintenance (Emergency Services/E-911)
• RFP – Inmate Telephone Services (Sheriff's Office)
• Accepting Additional COVID Vaccine Response Funds - $169,415 (Public Health)
• Allocating COVID Vaccine Response Funds to Common Ground Health (Public Health)

The Finance Committee unanimously approved accepting additional COVID Vaccine Response funds in the amount of $169,415.00. The motion was made by Mr. Schu, seconded by Ms. Fitzpatrick, and carried 5-0. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved acceptance of $169,415.00 in additional COVID Vaccine Response funds (5-0)

Traffic Safety Board

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board is holding its December 17, 2021 meeting. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: approval of minutes, scheduling the next meeting, correspondence, and reports. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 24, 2021
• Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2022
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board met on December 17, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Members discussed upcoming road and bridge projects, traffic safety concerns, and enforcement initiatives. The next meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2022.

• No formal actions taken due to lack of quorum
• Next meeting scheduled for March 25, 2022

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will consider several department requests, including an upgrade to the county phone system, multiple contracts for the Board of Elections' voter registration system, and the creation of new social services positions related to Raise the Age. The committee will also review contracts for security, social media archiving, and a parking lot lease, plus a public communications RFP. The meeting includes executive sessions for collective negotiations, personnel, and real property matters.

• Upgrade County Phone System (IT)
• SHI quotes for data migration and voter registration system for 2022 and 2023; NextVote contract 2022-2025; NTS one-year contract for 2022 (Board of Elections)
• Raise the Age positions: 1 Case Supervisor ($44,437-$62,733), 1 Senior Caseworker ($39,861-$56,274), 2 Caseworkers ($37,020-$52,265), 1 Senior Social Welfare Examiner ($33,749-$47,644)
• Contracts: Securitas, Social Media Archiving Services, Enterprise, Parking Lot Lease
• Public Communications RFP

The Administration Committee approved moving the county to a cloud-based phone system with Ring Central Cloud, with a first-year cost of $210,280 and annual costs of $172,242 thereafter. The committee also approved several other items, including a revised ethics financial disclosure form, a new voter registration system contract, creation of five new social services positions, and multiple contract renewals. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Ring Central Cloud phone system, first year $210,280, then $172,242/yr (5-0)
• Adopted revised Ethics Financial Disclosure Form, forwarded to full Legislature (5-0)
• Authorized 5-year NextVote voter registration contract, assigned to Hart (5-0)
• Authorized 1-year NTS data transfer contract, quarterly payments of $8,993.35 (5-0)
• Created 5 Raise the Age positions in Social Services (5-0)
• Renewed Securitas security contract for $240,000 (5-0)
• Renewed Enterprise fleet management contract up to $407,000 (5-0)
• Awarded public communications RFP to Perham Communications, $24,050/yr (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider several department requests, including ARPA funding for a comprehensive plan and capital projects, budget transfers for highway and landfill expenses, and contracts for the voter registration system. The committee will also review monthly financial reports and may enter executive session to discuss real property. Public comment is not offered at this meeting, only at monthly Legislative Meetings.

• ARPA funding request for Comprehensive Plan (Planning Dept.)
• Budget transfer: $40,000 from Surface Treatment to Highway Shop Renovations Capital Project
• Budget transfer: $150,805.82 for Landfill Post-Closure Cap Expense
• Budget transfer: $82,359.02 for Landfill Parts & Repairs
• Appropriating $250,000 of ARPA funds for Civil Defense/Public Works capital project

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved several funding measures, including a $25,000 contingency transfer for the coroner's budget, $100,000 in ARPA funds for a comprehensive plan, and $203,400 in CARES Act funds for transportation services. It also authorized contracts for a new voter registration system and various budget transfers for public works. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved $25,000 contingency transfer for coroner's budget (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 ARPA funds for county-wide comprehensive plan (5-0)
• Approved $203,400 CARES Act funds for First Transit and Steuben Area Rides (5-0)
• Authorized five-year NextVote contract, assignment to Hart, and NTS contract (5-0)
• Amended highway equipment list with additions and deletions (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer for highway shop renovations (5-0)
• Approved $150,805.82 transfer for landfill post-closure expenses (5-0)
• Approved $82,359.02 transfer for landfill parts and repairs (5-0)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

This agenda is a notice that the Ad Hoc Office Space Committee and Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meetings scheduled for December 14, 2021, have been cancelled. They are tentatively rescheduled for January 11, 2022. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting cancelled
• Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meeting cancelled
• Meetings tentatively rescheduled to January 11, 2022

Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee

The Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meeting scheduled for December 14, 2021, has been cancelled. It has been tentatively rescheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The agenda contains no substantive items for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled
• Tentatively rescheduled for January 11, 2022

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss highway equipment list changes, consider a landfill tip fee increase, and review bids for various services. The committee will also vote on transferring funds for highway shop renovations and landfill post-closure cap expenses.

• Add stump grinder attachment ($3,414.40), 72-inch mower attachment ($4,378.00), and other highway equipment totaling over $20,000
• Transfer $40,000 from Surface Treatments to Capital Project HS9900 for Highway Shop Renovations
• Increase tip fee for garbage from transfer stations from $33.00/ton to $35.00/ton
• Agreement with Casella Waste Systems to accept 20,000 tons of garbage from transfer stations
• Transfer $150,805.82 to Post Closure Cap Expenses and $82,359.02 to Parts & Repairs from various equipment accounts

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will consider several departmental requests, including a $157,352.17 Motorola service contract, a $21,656.25 CODE RED renewal, and a capital project for 911 HVAC/mechanical upgrades. They will also discuss requests for proposals for inmate phone services and an assigned counsel mentor, as well as 2022 STOP DWI agreements. The meeting is scheduled for December 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. in Bath, NY.

• Motorola Service Contract - $157,352.17
• CODE RED Renewal - $21,656.25
• 911 HVAC/Mechanical Upgrades – Capital Project
• RFP – Inmate Phone
• 2022 STOP DWI Agreements

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved renewals of the Motorola maintenance contract ($151,352.17) and the Code Red emergency notification contract ($21,656.25), both funded by grants or budget. It postponed action on 911 HVAC/mechanical upgrades to January 3, 2022, after concerns about lack of detail. The committee also approved a $25,000 contingent fund transfer for the Coroner's budget, 2022 STOP DWI agreements, a Lexipol contract, and re-issuing the assigned counsel mentor RFP. It scheduled a special meeting for December 20, 2021, to award a communications tower maintenance RFP.

• Approved Motorola maintenance contract renewal for $151,352.17 (5-0)
• Approved Code Red contract renewal for $21,656.25 (5-0)
• Postponed 911 HVAC/mechanical upgrades to January 3, 2022 (5-0)
• Scheduled special meeting for December 20, 2021, for tower maintenance RFP (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 contingent fund transfer to Coroner's budget (5-0)
• Approved 2022 STOP DWI disbursement agreements (5-0)
• Authorized Lexipol contract for 13 months at $34,721.65 (5-0)
• Authorized re-issuing RFP for assigned counsel mentor (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve various departmental requests, including 2022 contracts for Social Services and the Office for the Aging, a COVID Vaccine Response Grant, and personnel matters. Public comment is not offered at this meeting; it is only available at monthly Legislative Meetings.

• 2022 Contract Approvals for Department of Social Services
• COVID Vaccine Response Grant for Public Health
• 2022 Contracts for Office for the Aging
• Raise the Age Positions for Personnel
• Adoption Day

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The board will review the Treasurer's Report and receive updates on specific projects. Discussion items include progress on properties at 7162 State Route 54 in Bath and 44 Upper Farnham in Addison.

• Update on 7162 State Route 54 (Bath)
• Update on 44 Upper Farnham (Addison)
• Habitat for Humanity update

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved the minutes from its November 3, 2021 meeting. The board received the treasurer's report showing a balance of $472,804.75 after a property sale, and discussed updates on several projects, including the 7162 State Route 54 (Bath) property nearing completion and Habitat for Humanity's work on two Corning properties. No formal decisions were made on these project updates; they were discussion items only.

• Approved the minutes of the November 3, 2021 meeting (motion by Wheeler, second by Walch; Buckley and Ryckman absent for vote).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Hurd-Harvey, second by Ryckman; carried 6-0).

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes, discuss departmental requests, and consider several items including soliciting bids for fire and safety system inspections, 2022 planning contracts, an ARPA funding request for a comprehensive plan, and a $62,500 contract with Livingston County for weights and measures services. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Authorization to solicit bids for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual inspection/testing of fire alarm, sprinkler, and backflow systems
• 2022 contracts for Planning department
• ARPA funding request for Comprehensive Plan
• Livingston County Weights & Measures Contract ($62,500)

The committee approved appropriating $100,000 in unrestricted ARPA funds for developing a county-wide comprehensive plan, which will also serve as matching funds for a $115,000 Climate Smart Communities Grant. They also approved numerous 2022 contracts, including $685,000 for the Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau, and authorized soliciting bids for alarm system testing and maintenance. The renewal of an inter-municipal agreement with Livingston County for weights and measures services at $62,500 annually was also approved.

• Approved $100,000 in ARPA funds for a county-wide comprehensive plan (motion carried 5-0).
• Approved 2022 contracts from the Economic Development Fund, General Fund, and Room Tax, including $685,000 for the Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau.
• Authorized soliciting bids for annual testing and maintenance of alarm systems (motion carried 5-0).
• Authorized renewal of the inter-municipal agreement with Livingston County for weights and measures services at $62,500 annually plus mileage (motion carried 5-0).
• Approved minutes of the November 3, 2021 meeting (motion carried 5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried 5-0).

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Legislature's Administration Committee is holding a special meeting on November 22, 2021, at 8:45 a.m. prior to the regular legislative meeting. The sole agenda item is a discussion with the Commissioner of Finance regarding stop loss insurance. The meeting is open to the public in person and via teleconference.

• Discussion with Commissioner of Finance on stop loss insurance

The Steuben County Administration Committee voted 5-0 to authorize the Commissioner of Finance to contract with Excellus as the county's health insurance stop loss carrier, replacing Sun Life. The change is expected to save about $31,000 in 2022, with an annual cost of $128,304 compared to nearly $159,000 under Sun Life. The committee also voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved motion to contract with Excellus as stop loss carrier at $13.50 per month per contract, effective for 2022 (5-0).
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (5-0).

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a special session to conduct public hearings and vote on final adoption of the 2022 county budget, a local law setting salaries for elected and appointed officials, and several watershed district assessment rolls and budgets. The meeting includes public comment periods and can be attended in person or via Zoom.

• Final adoption of 2022 county budget
• Local Law No. 7 of 2021 setting 2022 salaries for elected/appointed officials
• Public hearings on Marsh Ditch, Upper Five Mile Creek, and Lamoka/Waneta Lakes districts
• Adoption of assessment rolls and budgets for watershed protection districts
• Levy of district taxes due January 2022

The Steuben County Legislature held a special meeting on November 22, 2021, to adopt the 2022 County Budget. The budget was approved with a 1 percent increase in spending and a 1.8 percent decrease in the average tax rate. The Legislature also adopted a local law setting 2022 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, and approved budgets and assessment rolls for three watershed protection districts.

• Adopted the 2022 County Budget (Resolution 241-21) with a 1% spending increase and 1.8% decrease in average tax rate.
• Adopted Local Law No. 7 of 2021 (Resolution 240-21) setting 2022 salaries for elected/appointed officials, including Sheriff ($99,532) and County Attorney ($141,347).
• Amended the 2022 budget (Resolution 242-21) to apply $8,065,835.25 in sales tax credit to reduce the county tax levy.
• Approved the 2021 assessment roll for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District (Resolution 243-21).
• Adopted the 2022 budget of $12,500 for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District (Resolution 244-21).
• Approved the 2021 assessment roll for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District (Resolution 245-21).
• Adopted the 2022 budget of $42,500 for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District (Resolution 246-21).
• Approved the 2021 assessment roll and directed the levy of $42,471 in taxes for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes' Protection and Rehabilitation District (Resolutions 247-21 and 248-21).

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a special session and budget workshop on November 12, 2021. The main item is a proposed local law to set annual salaries for certain elected or appointed officials and department heads for fiscal year 2022. The agenda also allows for other urgent county matters to be considered, subject to a 15-vote or unanimous approval requirement.

• Local Law Tentatively No. Seven for 2021: establishes 2022 salaries for elected/appointed officials and department heads
• Special session called by Chairman Scott J. Van Etten under County Law Section 152
• Meeting accessible via Zoom and phone
• Other urgent county matters may be considered with 15 affirmative votes or unanimous vote

The Steuben County Legislature held a special meeting to present the 2022 county budget. The proposed $221,043,320 budget includes a 0.97% tax levy increase and a 1.89% decrease in the average full value tax rate. The Legislature also adopted Resolution 216-21, setting 2022 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, and scheduled a public hearing on the local law for November 22, 2021.

• Presented 2022 budget totaling $221,043,320 (14.03% increase)
• Adopted Resolution 216-21 setting 2022 salaries for elected/appointed officials (acclamation)
• Scheduled public hearing on salary local law for Nov 22, 2021 at 11:30 AM
• Noted budget includes 0.97% tax levy increase and -1.89% tax rate decrease

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including a semi-annual mortgage tax distribution, adoption of equalization rates, and authorization to add penalty taxes for converted agricultural land. They will also consider offering 2022 insurance to retirees over 65 and reclassifying a vacant paralegal position in the District Attorney's office to a part-time office manager role. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Semi-Annual Mortgage Tax Distribution (County Clerk)
• Adopting Table of Equalization Rates and filing related reports (Real Property Tax Service)
• Authorization to Add Penalty Taxes for Converted Agricultural Land
• Retirees Over 65 Insurance Offerings for 2022 (Commissioner of Finance)
• Reclassify vacant Paralegal Assistant (Grade XI, $35,279-$49,804) to part-time Office Manager (Grade XI, $18.09/hr) in DA's office

The Administration Committee approved a single insurance offering for retirees over 65 through Excellus Plan 4, which is expected to cut premiums by more than half but may increase out-of-pocket costs. It also approved the semi-annual mortgage tax distribution of $855,939.51, adopted several real property tax reports, authorized penalty taxes on converted agricultural land in Hornby, and reclassified a vacant paralegal position to a part-time office manager in the District Attorney's office. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except the minutes approval (4-0).

• Approved semi-annual mortgage tax distribution of $855,939.51 (5-0)
• Adopted Table of Equalization Rates (5-0)
• Adopted Report of County Equalization (5-0)
• Adopted Percent Change Report Due to Equalization and Valuation Change (5-0)
• Adopted Exemption Impact Report (5-0)
• Authorized penalty taxes on 6.45 acres of converted agricultural land in Hornby (5-0)
• Authorized single Excellus Plan 4 offering for over-65 retirees (5-0)
• Reclassified vacant full-time paralegal to part-time office manager in DA's office (5-0)

Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee

The Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meeting scheduled for November 9, 2021, has been cancelled. It has been tentatively rescheduled for December 14, 2021. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled
• Tentatively rescheduled for December 14, 2021

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review several department requests, including budget adjustments, grant acceptances, and a property conveyance. They will also consider ARPA funding requests from the Conference & Visitors Bureau and Agricultural Society, and may enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition or sale.

• Convey 8.86 acres of SR 54 property in Urbana to NYSDEC
• Accept FY20 Statewide Interoperability Grant
• Accept HVEC, Bullet Proof Vest, and Homeland Security Grants
• Budget transfer to appropriate timber sales revenue for forestry consultant
• Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau and Agricultural Society ARPA requests

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved multiple funding requests, including $200,000 from unrestricted ARPA funds for the Steuben County Agricultural Society for water, sewer, and electrical upgrades, and $150,000 from restricted ARPA funds for the Conference & Visitors' Bureau. They also authorized transfers for a camera system, jail medical costs, and various grants, all with unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved $69,247.70 transfer for camera surveillance system at non-secure detention facility (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 8.86 acres in Urbana to NYS DEC for Cold Brook Wildlife Management Area (5-0)
• Accepted FY20 Statewide Interoperability Grant of $766,339 for communication system upgrade (5-0)
• Accepted HVEC Grant of $17,500 for Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Accepted Vest Grant of $17,100 with $8,550 reimbursement (5-0)
• Accepted 2021 Homeland Security Grant of $30,500 for law enforcement (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from Contingent Fund to Jail Medical line (5-0)
• Appropriated $150,000 from ARPA restricted funds to Conference & Visitors' Bureau (5-0)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Office Space Committee is meeting to approve minutes from October 12, 2021, and to hear from the County Manager on Public Works and Civil Defense RFP awards. This is a routine administrative meeting with no public comment period.

• Approval of October 12, 2021 minutes
• County Manager report on Public Works and Civil Defense RFP awards

The committee awarded two RFP contracts for the Public Works and Civil Defense projects: a $188,000 construction manager contract to Werth and an architectural/engineering contract to LaBella Associates with project-specific percentage fees and additional task costs. They also discussed the court renovation project, which is within budget with $103,000 remaining, and updates on the ServU Credit Union and Corning Courthouse projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded construction manager RFP to Werth for $188,000 (6-0)
• Awarded A&E services RFP to LaBella Associates with project-specific fees (6-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee is meeting to discuss departmental requests, including contracts for Community Services, Office for the Aging, and Public Health, as well as a budget transfer and a request for proposals from Social Services. The committee will also review the COVID vaccination rate. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Increase ProAction Wellness Contract (Office for the Aging)
• Contract (Public Health)
• COVID Vaccination Rate (Public Health)
• Budget Transfer (Social Services)
• Request for Proposals (Social Services)

The committee approved four contract amendments and a budget transfer, all by 5-0 votes. The most significant action was transferring $69,247.70 to purchase a replacement camera surveillance system for the non-secure detention facility. Other approvals included increases to contracts for forensic services, wellness programs, and a new speech language pathologist contract.

• Approved $6,900 contract increase for Dr. Michele Lowry's forensic services (5-0)
• Approved $8,500 increase for ProAction Wellness contract (5-0)
• Approved new contract with Stephanie Smith, speech language pathologist, at state rates (5-0)
• Approved $69,247.70 transfer for camera surveillance system at non-secure detention facility (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for operation of non-secure detention facility (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to discuss and act on its treasurer's report, project updates, a Habitat for Humanity update, and adoption of the 2022 budget. The agenda includes a change order for a property in Bath and a pending sale in Addison.

• Treasurer's Report
• Project update: 7162 State Route 54 (Bath) – Change Order
• Project update: 115 Front Street (Addison) – Pending Sale
• Project update: 44 Upper Farnham (Addison)
• Adoption of 2022 Budget

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved its 2022 budget and ratified a $5,200 change order for kitchen cabinets at 7162 State Route 54 (Bath). The board also discussed the 115 Front Street (Addison) sale, the 44 Upper Farnham (Addison) listing, and the potential listing of the SR 54 property if Habitat for Humanity funding falls through.

• Approved minutes of September 1, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Ratified $5,200 change order for Chamberlain Construction kitchen cabinets (4-0)
• Adopted 2022 Land Bank budget as presented (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several departmental requests, including ARPA funding requests from the Conference & Visitors' Bureau and the Agricultural Society, as well as an additional payment to the SPCA. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Visitors' Bureau on a TPA designation. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau ARPA Funding Request
• Steuben County Agricultural Society ARPA Requests
• SPCA Additional Payment
• TPA Designation by Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved $150,000 in 2021 and $200,000 in 2022 in restricted ARPA funds for the Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau. It also approved $200,000 in unrestricted ARPA funds for the Steuben County Agricultural Society for specific capital projects, and authorized a $36,047 transfer to the SPCA for animal cruelty case costs. The committee designated the Visitors' Bureau as the official tourism promotion agency and discussed short-term rental regulations without formal action.

• Approved $150,000 (2021) and $200,000 (2022) ARPA funds to Conference & Visitors' Bureau (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 ARPA funds to Agricultural Society for water/sewer and electrical upgrades (5-0)
• Authorized $36,047 transfer from Contingent Fund to SPCA for animal cruelty cases (5-0)
• Designated Conference & Visitors' Bureau as official tourism promotion agency (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including grant acceptances, a school resource officer agreement, and a contingent fund transfer for jail medical costs. The agenda also includes a personnel reclassification request and updates on the radio system and flood response.

• Acceptance of FY20 Statewide Interoperability Grant
• Accept HVEC (formerly STOP-DWI Crackdown) Grant
• Accept Bullet Proof Vest Grant
• Accept 2021 Homeland Security Grant
• Approval of BOCES Wildwood SRO Agreement

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several grants and funding requests, including a $766,339 state interoperability grant for a radio system upgrade and a $200,000 transfer to cover jail medical costs. The committee also authorized the sheriff to accept grants for equipment and a school resource officer agreement. An arson K-9 program was discussed but not voted on, with a report requested for next month.

• Approved acceptance of FY20 Statewide Interoperability Grant of $766,339 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of HVEC Grant of $17,500 (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Vest Grant of $17,100 with $8,550 reimbursement (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of 2021 Homeland Security Grant of $30,500 (5-0)
• Approved SRO agreement with GST BOCES for Wildwood campus, not to exceed $35,000 (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from Contingent Fund to Jail Medical line item (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of vacant paralegal position to part-time office manager (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 4 and October 25 meetings (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including purchasing equipment, extending a bridge design contract, and approving a land conveyance. The agenda includes a shared services agreement with Allegany County, the purchase of two walking floor trailers, and an extension for a bridge project. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting.

• Shared Services Agreement with Allegany County for borrow/rent heavy equipment
• Authorization to purchase two walking floor trailers from National Cooperative HGAC at $122,088.42 each
• Renew Delta Engineering's Bridge Design Contract through 2022
• Approve extension of CR 115 Bridge Project over Canisteo River, Erwin, final completion to 6/30/22, no liquidated damages
• Convey 8.86 acres of SR 54 property in Urbana to NYSDEC

The Public Works Committee approved extending the CR 115 bridge construction contract through June 30, 2022, due to delayed steel delivery. It also authorized several equipment purchases, including two walking floor trailers at $122,088.42 each, and awarded multiple bids for aggregates, plow equipment, and other supplies. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved shared services agreement with Allegany County for heavy equipment borrowing/rental (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of two walking floor trailers at $122,088.42 each (5-0)
• Renewed engineering contract with Delta Engineers through Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Extended CR 115 bridge construction contract to June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved conveyance of 8.86 acres on SR 54 to NYSDEC (5-0)
• Approved shared services agreement with Avoca School District for road salt purchase (5-0)
• Rejected stone fill bids and authorized rebid (5-0)
• Awarded aggregate bids to multiple vendors, with Spallina Materials as low bidder for all quadrants (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss two items: the 911 phone system and a contract extension for the sheriff's office food contract with NYS DOCCS. The meeting is scheduled for October 25, 2021, at 9:45 AM in the Legislative Chambers, with public access via teleconference.

• Discussion of the 911 phone system
• Contract extension for food contract with NYS DOCCS

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a $525,766.90 upgrade to the Intrado 911 phone system, including text-to-911 and VPN for three laptops, to be paid over seven years. The committee also approved a five-year extension of the jail food contract with NYS DOCCS, with annual costs rising from $57,000 in year one to $62,000 in year five. Both motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Approved Intrado 911 phone system upgrade for $525,766.90 over seven years (5-0)
• Approved five-year extension of jail food contract with NYS DOCCS (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold its regular monthly meeting, including public hearings on a local law to waive the residency requirement for assistant district attorneys and on a Community Development Block Grant. The agenda includes 26 proposed resolutions covering budget procedures, ARPA fund allocations, capital project transfers, and an inter-municipal agreement for the Thompson Road Bridge, followed by a finance budget workshop.

• Public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. 6 (waiving residency requirement for full-time assistant district attorneys)
• Allocating ARPA funds to Cornell Cooperative Extension and Soil & Water Conservation District
• Authorizing inter-municipal agreement with Town of Tuscarora for Thompson Road Bridge
• Directing filing of tentative 2022 budget and setting public hearing date
• Supporting Operation Green Light for veterans' transition to civilian life

The Steuben County Legislature adopted Local Law No. 6 of 2021, waiving the residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys, allowing them to reside in Steuben County or any contiguous county in New York State. The vote was 8-3, with Legislators Hanna, Maio, and Ryan voting no. The legislature also approved a $500,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Economic Development Fund to cover a projected deficit caused by withheld Seneca Nation gaming revenue.

• Adopted Local Law No. 6 waiving residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys (8-3)
• Approved $500,000 transfer from General Fund to Economic Development Fund
• Approved $40,000 transfer to Medical Examiners/Coroners budget for 2021 overruns
• Accepted $85,000 Unmet Needs Grant for Office for the Aging
• Allocated $320,000 in ARPA funds to Soil & Water Conservation District
• Allocated $6,700 in ARPA funds to Cornell Cooperative Extension for printer
• Authorized inter-municipal agreement with Town of Tuscarora for Thompson Road bridge replacement
• Created one full-time Assistant Conflict Defender position

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Steuben County Finance Committee held a budget workshop to review the 2022 budget, focusing on the Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office. The committee approved a motion to appropriate an additional $1.7 million in sales tax revenue for the 2022 budget. The Sheriff's Office budget was discussed in detail, including vehicle requests, staffing, and the PrimeCare medical contract, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $1.7M additional sales tax appropriation for 2022 budget (4-0, Schu absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, Schu absent)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Office Space Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 8, 2021, and consider a change order for glycol furniture under new business. The agenda contains only this one substantive item; no other decisions or discussions are listed. Public comment is not offered at this meeting, only at monthly Legislative Meetings.

• Approval of minutes from June 8, 2021
• Change order for glycol furniture (no dollar amount listed)

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Office Space Committee approved three items related to the ongoing building project: a $15,461 change order for HVAC glycol recharge, a $15,400 change order for courthouse fire alarm upgrades, and authorization to purchase furniture from ServU Federal Credit Union for up to $7,500. All motions passed unanimously 6-0. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes of June 8, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Authorized $15,461 change order for T. Bell to recharge HVAC system with glycol (6-0)
• Authorized $15,400 change order for Matco Electric Corporation to install smoke and fire devices in courthouse (6-0)
• Authorized county manager to purchase furniture from ServU Federal Credit Union up to $7,500 (6-0)

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific items to report as being decided or discussed.

The Steuben County Finance Committee held a budget workshop for the 2022 county budget, making several adjustments. The committee set the Southern Tier Library System allocation at $79,000, approved outside agency allocations, and set a $2 million limit for Public Works highway major equipment. Several other line items were adjusted, including reducing the community college expense and jail medical services, while increasing jail overtime.

• Set Southern Tier Library System 2022 allocation at $79,000 (5-0)
• Approved outside agency 2022 allocations as presented, except library system (5-0)
• Set Public Works highway major equipment at $2 million, reducing road improvements by $800,000 (5-0)
• Reduced IT EDP equipment capital project by $405,000, using ARPA funds for laptops and equipment (5-0)
• Reduced community college expense line item by $100,000 to $800,000 for 2022 (5-0)
• Reduced Sheriff temporary hire line by $4,500 to $25,500 (5-0)
• Reduced jail medical services line item by $200,000 (4-0)
• Increased jail overtime line item by $100,000 to $230,000 (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting to consider department budget transfers, including flood-related bridge repair funding, a 911 phone upgrade, and multiple ARPA funding requests. The agenda also includes contract increases for aging services, investment policy updates, capital project adjustments, and an executive session on real property. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting.

• Flood transfers: $125,000 from Engineering salaries to bridge repairs ($50,000) and rip rap ($75,000); $50,000 from Permanent Improvement salaries to bridge repairs
• 911 Phone Upgrade Approval and Contingent Fund Transfer
• Office for the Aging: Accept $85,000 unmet needs funding; increase contracts for Comfort Keepers, Center for Elder Law and Justice, Corning Meals on Wheels, Institute for Human Services
• ARPA funding requests from Steuben Prevention Coalition, Steuben Opioid Prevention Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Soil & Water
• Executive session on proposed acquisition, lease or sale of real property

The committee approved a $525,766.90 upgrade to the Intrado 911 phone system over seven years, which includes integrating text-to-911 and remote answering capabilities. It also approved $125,000 in transfers to repair flood-damaged roads and bridges, a $40,000 transfer to cover coroner costs, and several fund acceptances and transfers. Two ARPA funding requests were denied: $8,500 for the Steuben Prevention Coalition and $4,570 for the Steuben Opioid Prevention Committee. The committee also amended the county investment policy and discussed options for taxing short-term rentals.

• Approved $525,766.90 upgrade to the Intrado 911 phone system over seven years
• Approved $125,000 transfer for flood repairs to roads and bridges
• Approved $40,000 transfer to the Coroner's budget for autopsy and testing fees
• Approved accepting $6,905 in COLA funds from NYS OASAS and $23,721 from NYS OMH for contract providers
• Approved accepting $85,000 in Unmet Needs funding for the Office for the Aging
• Approved $500,000 transfer to the Economic Development Fund
• Denied $8,500 ARPA request for Steuben Prevention Coalition youth conference
• Denied $4,570 ARPA request for Steuben Opioid Prevention Committee

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving prior minutes, considering department requests, and entering executive session for personnel matters. Items include a contract correction, bid awards for custodial paper, polyethylene bags, and printing services, a position reclassification, a Conflict Defender waiver, and setting 2022 management salaries. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting, only at monthly legislative meetings.

• Authorization to correct terms of contract with SDG (Real Property Tax Service Agency)
• Bid awards: custodial paper products, polyethylene bags, printing services
• Reclassify one vacant Senior Stenographer position (Grade VIII) to Principal Clerk (Grade VIII)
• Conflict Defender 16B waiver request
• 2022 management salaries discussion

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved several routine items, including contract amendments, bid awards, and a personnel reclassification. It also approved a two-step salary increase for management employees effective January 1, 2022, and authorized issuing an RFP for a public relations officer. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved amendment to SDG contract term to Jan 1, 2019–Dec 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Awarded custodial paper products bid to Central Poly Bag, Pyramid School Products, Regional Distributors, Sanico (5-0)
• Awarded polyethylene bags bid to Interboro (low-density) and Central Poly (high-density) (5-0)
• Awarded printing services bid to Image Now and Strategic Factory (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Senior Stenographer to Principal Clerk in Community Services (5-0)
• Approved 16B waiver to create full-time Assistant Conflict Defender position (5-0)
• Approved two-step management salary increase effective Jan 1, 2022 (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for public relations officer (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation's October 6, 2021 meeting has been cancelled. It is rescheduled for Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers of the Annex Building. This notice is procedural only; no agenda items are listed.

• October 6, 2021 meeting cancelled
• Rescheduled to November 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
• Location: Legislative Chambers, Annex Building

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee is meeting to consider several departmental requests, including authorizing a public hearing for the Well and Septic Program, approving a sub-recipient agreement with Arbor Housing for grant administration, and declaring a CDBG project a Type II action. The committee will also hear ARPA funding requests from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Soil & Water, and receive an activity update from the Industrial Development Agency.

• Authorizing public hearing for Steuben County Well and Septic Program
• Authorizing sub-recipient agreement with Arbor Housing and Development for grant administration for 2020 Well and Septic Grant
• Declaring CDBG Project #1115PR85-20 a Type II action for NYS Environmental Quality Review Act
• Cornell Cooperative Extension ARPA funding request
• Soil & Water ARPA funding request

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee approved several motions, including appropriating $320,000 in ARPA funds to the Soil & Water Conservation District to finish 18 projects by 2023, and $6,700 to Cornell Cooperative Extension for a large-format printer. They also authorized a public hearing and a sub-recipient agreement for the CDBG Well and Septic Grant, and declared the CDBG Woodlands Community project a Type II action. The committee discussed but took no action on VRBO room tax collection, with plans to bring it to the Finance Committee.

• Approved $320,000 ARPA funds to Soil & Water Conservation District (5-0)
• Approved $6,700 ARPA funds to Cornell Cooperative Extension for printer (5-0)
• Authorized public hearing for CDBG Well and Septic Grant (5-0)
• Authorized sub-recipient agreement with Arbor Development for CDBG grant (5-0)
• Declared CDBG Woodlands Community project Type II action (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 1 and September 27 meetings (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Committee will review departmental requests regarding budget adjustments, contracts, and personnel reclassifications. The session includes discussions on vaccine updates and ARPA funding requests for prevention coalitions.

• Accept and appropriate $85,000 in Unmet Needs Funding
• Increase several contracts for the Office for the Aging
• Approve purchase of a van for Senior Nutrition Program
• Review ARPA funding requests for Steuben Prevention Coalition and Steuben Opioid Prevention Committee
• Reclassify one vacant Senior Stenographer position to Principal Clerk

The committee approved several funding and contract items, including ratifying COVID test kit contracts totaling $870,400 for schools, accepting state COLA funds for community services, and allocating $85,000 in Unmet Needs funds for aging services. All motions passed unanimously 5-0.

• Ratified COVID test contracts: Quadrant Bioscience $800,000, GinkGo Bioworks $70,400, Trusted Nurse Staffing (5-0)
• Accepted $6,905 COLA funds from NYS OASAS for provider contracts (5-0)
• Accepted $23,721 COLA funds from NYS OMH for provider contracts (5-0)
• Authorized preschool speech therapy contract with Brittany Williams at $70/session, $35/group (5-0)
• Accepted $85,000 Unmet Needs funding for Office for the Aging (5-0)
• Amended Comfort Keepers contract +$10,000 (5-0)
• Amended Elder Law and Justice contract +$5,000 (5-0)
• Amended Corning Meals on Wheels contract +$10,000 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee is meeting to consider several departmental requests, including a 911 phone upgrade, acceptance of a donation, a school resource officer agreement, and a utility vehicle loan. They will also discuss contract extensions and requests for new attorney positions. The meeting is primarily for committee review and action on these items.

• 911 Phone Upgrade Approval
• Accept $25 Donation from Victor Campbell
• BOCES SRO Agreement
• Accept 4-Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle from 1033 Program
• Request for Third Full-Time Attorney

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a seven-year, $430,804.14 upgrade to the Intrado 911 phone system, a $40,000 transfer to the Coroner's budget, and several Sheriff's Office items including a BOCES SRO contract, a donated utility vehicle, and a PrimeCare contract extension. All votes were unanimous (3-0 or 4-0).

• Approved Intrado 911 phone system upgrade, $430,804.14 over 7 years (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer from Contingent Fund to Coroner's budget (4-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept $25 donation from Victor Campbell (4-0)
• Authorized BOCES SRO contract for Coopers Campus (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of 4WD utility vehicle via 1033 Program (4-0)
• Authorized one-year PrimeCare contract extension (4-0)
• Authorized RFP for ILS-funded mentor contract position (4-0)
• Approved 16B waiver for full-time Conflict Defender position (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items, including flood-related budget transfers, a shared services agreement for salt, authorization to issue an RFP for utility permits, and a shared services project for Thompson Road Bridge. The committee will also consider bids for services such as internet for the landfill and traffic signs. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• NYSDOT Shared Services Agreement to Use Salt from Greenwood Shop
• Flood transfers: $125,000 from Engineering salaries to bridge repairs ($50,000) and rip rap ($75,000); $50,000 from Permanent Improvement salaries to bridge repairs
• Authorization to Issue RFP to Process Utility Permits and Moves
• Authorization for Shared Services Project – Thompson Road Bridge, Tuscarora
• Bids: Freon Removal & Recycling (extend contract), Internet Service Provider for Landfill, Traffic Signs & Delineators, Tires and Recapping

The Steuben County Public Works Committee approved several actions, including extending a salt-sharing agreement with NYSDOT, transferring $125,000 from engineering and permanent improvements budgets to cover flood damage repairs, authorizing an RFP for utility permits, and approving a shared services agreement with the Town of Tuscarora for a box culvert at Thompson Road Bridge. Bids were awarded for traffic signs, tires, and freon recycling. The committee also moved into executive session and extended a WAGA agreement.

• Extended NYSDOT shared services salt agreement for one year (4-0)
• Transferred $125,000 from engineering and permanent improvements budgets for flood repairs (4-0)
• Authorized RFP for utility permits and moves (4-0)
• Approved shared services box culvert with Town of Tuscarora for Thompson Road Bridge (3-0-1, Nichols abstained)
• Extended freon removal & recycling bid with Enviropro at $11.50/unit (4-0)
• Awarded traffic signs bid to Lightle Enterprises and Osburn Associates (4-0)
• Awarded tires bid to All Season, Parmenter, Sedam, Tallmadge; recapping to Tallmadge (4-0)
• Extended WAGA agreement for three months (4-0)

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so there are no decisions or discussions to report.

• No agenda items listed

The joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committees approved the Sheriff's revised 2022 STOP DWI Plan, which removes the 90 percent reimbursement for two deputies and adds them back to the county budget. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each).

• Adopted 2022 STOP DWI Plan as submitted by Sheriff (5-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee has no agenda available for this meeting. The agenda text indicates there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees approved the Sheriff's revised 2022 STOP DWI Plan, which removes the 90 percent reimbursement for two deputies and adds them back to the county budget. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted 2022 STOP DWI Plan as submitted by Sheriff (5-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions, including adopting a local law that would give the Director of Public Safety authority to appoint and remove 911 and Emergency Services staff, and presenting a law to waive the residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys. The agenda also includes accepting several state and federal grants, allocating American Rescue Plan Act funds to local organizations, and a public hearing on the 911 staffing law. Other items include a resolution urging state officials to modify the COVID-19 healthcare worker mandate and a delinquent tax auction date change.

• Adopting Local Law No. 5 of 2021: Director of Public Safety to appoint/remove 911 and Emergency Services officers/employees
• Presenting Local Law No. 6 of 2021: waiving residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys
• Accepting and appropriating COVID Vaccine Response Grant and NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program funding
• Allocating ARPA funds to AIM Independent Living and Steuben County Industrial Development Agency
• Rescinding Resolution 169-21 to change the 2021 delinquent real property tax auction date

The Legislature adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2021, granting the Director of Public Safety authority to appoint and remove officers and employees in the 911 Department and Office of Emergency Services. The board also approved a resolution urging Governor Hochul to modify the healthcare worker vaccine mandate to allow a testing option. Additionally, the Legislature approved a settlement in the opioid litigation against distributors, authorizing counsel to execute the agreement.

• Adopted Local Law No. 5 of 2021, conferring appointment/removal authority on the Director of Public Safety for 911 and Emergency Services.
• Approved Resolution 189-21, urging Governor Hochul and Commissioner Zucker to allow a testing alternative to the healthcare worker vaccine mandate.
• Authorized counsel to execute a settlement agreement in the opioid litigation against distributors, with payments over 18 years.
• Approved Resolution 173-21, authorizing corrections to real property taxes and issuing certificates of withdrawal for specific parcels.
• Accepted and appropriated funding for the NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program ($1,383,824).
• Accepted and appropriated the COVID-19 Vaccine Response Grant ($106,305).
• Accepted the FY 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant ($110,965) and Emergency Management Performance Grant ($41,441).
• Allocated $30,000 in ARPA funds to AIM Independent Living and $100,000 to the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency.

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes from the meeting, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

The joint Agriculture, Industry and Planning and Finance committees approved allocating $100,000 in unrestricted ARPA funds to the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) for an economic development project in the Town of Bath. The funds will support a turning lane at the SR 54 intersection, with NYSDOT requiring local buy-in. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each).

• Approved $100,000 ARPA allocation to IDA for SR 54 turning lane (5-0 AIP, 5-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting notice itself, and the agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

• No agenda items listed

The joint Human Services, Health & Education and Finance committees approved a $30,000 allocation of unrestricted ARPA funds to AIM to fund a Peer Recovery Advocate, whose current grant expires at the end of the month. The advocate works with the OD Mapping Program to reach out to individuals who have overdosed. The motion carried 5-0 in both committees and requires a resolution. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved $30,000 unrestricted ARPA funds to AIM for a Peer Recovery Advocate (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

There is no agenda available for the September 27, 2021, meeting of the Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee. The record indicates that there were no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The joint Agriculture, Industry and Planning and Finance committees approved allocating $100,000 in unrestricted ARPA funds to the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency for an economic development project in the Town of Bath, specifically for a turning lane on SR 54. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $100,000 ARPA allocation to IDA for SR 54 turning lane (5-0 AIP, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 AIP, 5-0 Finance)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The joint Human Services, Health & Education and Finance Committees approved a $30,000 allocation from unrestricted ARPA funds to AIM to fund a Peer Recovery Advocate position. The motion passed unanimously in both committees (5-0 each) and requires a resolution. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved $30,000 ARPA allocation to AIM for Peer Recovery Advocate (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Traffic Safety Board

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board met on September 24, 2021, but lacked a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Members discussed flood recovery, road conditions, and upcoming events, but all items were informational only.

• No formal decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Noted correspondence from Corning resident about rolling stops and loud mufflers; will notify driver instructors
• Reported FEMA declaration request sent to Governor for August 18 flood
• Discussed STOP-DWI Education Trailer progress; expected ready for prom season
• Noted STOP-DWI Plan approval now with Legislature for September 27 meeting
• Reported DOT staffing: permission to fill three new positions
• Discussed marijuana legalization; law enforcement training and municipal opt-out information

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including a $182,000 transfer for road repairs, acceptance of state and federal grants, and a resolution supporting Guthrie's tax-exempt bond. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and monthly financial reports, plus an executive session on real property acquisition. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Transfer $182,000 from Permanent Improvements to General Repairs for rip rap on CR 6 ($106,000) and CR 94 ($76,000)
• Accept and appropriate COVID Vaccine Response Grant and NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program funding
• Acceptance of STOP-DWI Plan for 2022
• Acceptance of FY21 State Homeland Security Program grant ($80,465) and Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program grant ($30,500)
• Guthrie Tax-Exempt Bond Support Resolution

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved a $182,000 budget transfer for rip rap to repair flood-damaged roads, accepted several state grants including $1.38M for a Public Health Corps fellowship program and $106K for COVID vaccine outreach, and rescinded the 2021 property tax auction due to a new state law. The committee also supported a $250M Guthrie bond and was informed of an $800,000 emergency contract for school COVID testing.

• Approved $182,000 transfer for rip rap on flood-damaged roads (5-0)
• Accepted $39,400 NYS Office of Mental Hygiene funding for social worker (5-0)
• Accepted $106,360.05 COVID Vaccine Response Grant (5-0)
• Accepted $1,383,824 Public Health Corps Fellowship Program funding (5-0)
• Accepted 2022 STOP-DWI Grant Plan (5-0)
• Accepted $110,965 SHSP grant for emergency services and sheriff (5-0)
• Accepted $41,441 LEMPG grant (5-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 169-21 for 2021 property tax auction (5-0)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021, has been cancelled. In its place, the Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following Finance. This is a procedural notice with no substantive agenda items listed.

• Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting cancelled
• Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meeting scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. or after Finance

Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee is meeting to approve minutes from August 10, 2021, and to discuss new business, including outside agency requests and capital spending proposals. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific items detailed.

• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2021
• Outside agency requests
• Capital spending proposals

The committee agreed to move AIM's time-sensitive $30,000 request forward via a special joint HSH&E and Finance meeting before the September 27 Legislature meeting. Other outside agency requests, including the Steuben Prevention Coalition's $4,500 and $8,500 requests, were deferred to standing committee agendas. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only votes were to approve the August minutes and adjourn.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Agreed to advance AIM's $30,000 request to special joint HSH&E/Finance meeting
• Deferred other outside agency requests to standing committees
• Adjourned (7-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee meets to consider personnel and risk-management items, including setting a starting salary for a vacant part-time Assistant District Attorney position, a residency requirement for full-time ADAs, and reclassifying a Social Services Attorney position. The committee will also review a Workers' Compensation Board buyback proposal and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Set starting salary for vacant part-time Assistant District Attorney to $41,400 annually
• Residency requirement for full-time Steuben County Assistant District Attorneys
• Reclassify one Social Services Attorney (Grade H, $57,491–$89,898) to Senior Social Services Attorney (Grade I, $63,232–$98,883)
• Workers' Compensation Board 15-8 Wholesale Buyback Proposal
• Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved participation in the Workers' Compensation Board 15(8) Wholesale Buyback Program, authorizing the Risk Manager to accept $2,625,922 for 20 claims and to amend the PERMA contract for administration. The committee also approved setting a starting salary for a part-time Assistant District Attorney at $41,708, waiving the residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys, and reclassifying a Social Services Attorney position with a salary increase to $91,753. Redistricting was discussed but no formal action was taken.

• Authorized participation in Workers' Comp 15(8) Wholesale Buyback Program (5-0)
• Authorized PERMA contract amendment for Brandi Insurance to administer claims, $15,000 over six years (5-0)
• Approved starting salary of $41,708 for part-time Assistant District Attorney (5-0)
• Waived residency requirement for full-time Assistant District Attorneys (5-0)
• Reclassified one Social Services Attorney to Senior Social Services Attorney at $91,753 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee meets to consider departmental requests, including grant acceptances, personnel matters, and agreements. Items include accepting state homeland security and terrorism prevention grants, setting a salary for a part-time ADA, and approving school resource officer agreements.

• Accept FY21 State Homeland Security Program grant of $80,465.00
• Accept FY21 State Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program grant of $30,500.00
• Set starting salary for vacant part-time Assistant District Attorney at $41,400 annually
• Approve Arkport and Hornell School Resource Officer agreement
• Accept $50 donation for K-9 Unit and $500 donation from Kiwanis Club

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several items, including renewing the AmeriCorps contract, applying for a $500,000 Family Court grant, accepting state homeland security and emergency management grants, and approving a school resource officer agreement between Arkport and Hornell school districts. The committee also authorized hiring a part-time Assistant District Attorney at $41,708 and waiving residency requirements for full-time Assistant District Attorneys. A proposed traffic diversion program for uninsured drivers was discussed but not voted on, pending a new local law.

• Approved AmeriCorps contract renewal for one intake and one outreach coordinator (4-0)
• Authorized application for $500,000 Upstate Family Court grant over three years (4-0)
• Accepted FY21 State Homeland Security Program grant of $110,965 (4-0)
• Accepted FY21 LEMPG grant of $41,441 (5-0)
• Approved SRO deputy agreement with Arkport and Hornell school districts (5-0)
• Authorized hiring part-time Assistant DA at $41,708 (5-0)
• Approved waiving residency requirement for full-time Assistant DAs (5-0)
• Accepted $50 K-9 donation and $500 bicycle helmet donation (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to consider a request from the Town of Erwin to waive the tip fee for demolishing a building, and to approve a $182,000 transfer between road repair funds. The committee will also authorize bids for several items, including a pothole machine, scrap steel, and herbicide application. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Town of Erwin request to waive tip fee for demolition at 45 Canada Road
• Transfer $182,000 from D5112 Permanent Improvements to D5110 General Repairs for CR 6 ($106,000) and CR 94 ($76,000)
• Authorize bid to purchase a pothole machine
• Bids: sale of scrap steel, knotweed control herbicide, heated Portland cement concrete, sale of forest products at Call Hill Carney Lot, reach stacker attachment, leachate treatment plant pipe replacement

The Public Works Committee approved a $182,000 budget transfer to fund rip rap for flood-damaged roads, authorized a bid for a pothole machine, and awarded several bids including scrap steel, knotweed control, concrete, forest products, and a reach stacker attachment. It also waived a tip fee for a Town of Erwin demolition. No bids were received for the leachate treatment plant pipe replacement.

• Approved minutes of August 2 and August 23, 2021 meetings (5-0).
• Authorized waiving the tip fee for the Town of Erwin demolition at 45 Canada Road (5-0).
• Approved transferring $106,000 from CR 6 and $76,000 from CR 94, totaling $182,000, to General Repairs for Rip Rap (5-0).
• Authorized issuing a bid for the purchase of a pothole machine (5-0).
• Awarded scrap steel sale bid to Swarthout Recycling, LLC at $142.00 per ton (5-0).
• Awarded knotweed control bid to Allen Chase Enterprises, Inc. for $9,870.50 (5-0).
• Awarded heated Portland cement concrete bid to Custom Mix Concrete at $179.00 per cubic yard (5-0).
• Awarded forest products sale bid for Call Hill/Carney Lot to Baldwin's Forest Products for $82,235.00 (5-0).

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will consider several planning department requests, including a bid award for CDBG grant administration, designation of a certifying officer, and a proposed reallocation of CDBG funds from manufactured housing to housing rehab for flood recovery. The committee will also hear 2022 budget presentations from three tourism agencies and a proposal for American Rescue Plan funds from the Conference & Visitors' Bureau.

• Bid Award – CDBG Grant Administration
• Designation of Certifying Officer for CDBG Grants
• Proposed Re-Allocation of CDBG Funds from Manufactured Housing to Housing Rehab for Flood Recovery Efforts
• 2022 Budget Presentations: Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance, Finger Lakes Wine Country, Steuben County Conference & Visitors' Bureau
• American Rescue Plan Funds Proposal (Conference & Visitors' Bureau)

The committee approved three planning department actions: awarding the CDBG grant administration contract for the Woodlands Community project to Labella, appointing the planning director as certifying officer for two CDBG projects, and reallocating $100,000 from mobile home replacement to rehabilitation funds for flood-affected homeowners. Three outside agencies presented 2022 budget requests, but no funding decisions were made.

• Awarded CDBG grant administration RFP for Woodlands Community to Labella (5-0)
• Appointed Planning Director as certifying officer for two CDBG projects (5-0)
• Authorized reallocation of $100,000 from CDBG mobile home replacement to rehabilitation line item (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to approve the August minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss project updates, including an Enterprise Grant and several specific properties. They will also receive an update from Habitat for Humanity. The meeting is largely routine oversight of ongoing land bank activities.

• Approval of August 4, 2021 minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Project updates: 9187 CR 74 (Pulteney), 7162 State Route 54 (Bath), 115 Front Street (Addison), 44 Upper Farnham (Addison), 3-5 Olive Place (Hornell)
• Habitat for Humanity update

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved listing properties at 115 Front Street and 44 Upper Farnham in Addison for sale, following an executive session. The board also approved the minutes of the August 4, 2021 meeting and received updates on several projects, including the Enterprise Grant projects and Habitat for Humanity work.

• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (7-0)
• Authorized listing of 115 Front Street and 44 Upper Farnham in Addison (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for real property discussion (7-0)
• Reconvened from executive session (7-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The committee will review departmental requests regarding budget adjustments, COVID-19 vaccine response grants, and the NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program. The agenda also includes a discussion on Family First legislation and a proposed attorney reclassification.

• Reclassifying one Social Services Attorney from Grade H ($57,491 - $89,898) to Senior Social Services Attorney, Grade I ($63,232 - $98,883)
• Accepting and appropriating the COVID Vaccine Response Grant
• Accepting and appropriating funding for the NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program
• Presentation by Brandon Beuter, AIM Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
• Review of Community Services budget adjustment

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved several funding items and contracts, including a $1.38M state grant for a public health fellowship program, a $106,360 COVID vaccine response grant, and $39,400 for a social worker position. It also authorized contracts for speech therapy and family services assessments, and reclassified a social services attorney position. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $1,383,824 NYS Public Health Corps Fellowship Program funding (5-0)
• Approved $106,360.05 COVID Vaccine Response Grant (5-0)
• Approved $39,400 NYS Office of Mental Hygiene funding for social worker position (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kaitlyn Schultz for speech therapy at $70/session, $35/group (5-0)
• Approved contracts with four agencies for Family First Act assessments (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Social Services Attorney to Senior Attorney, salary to $91,753 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2021 meeting (5-0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature is holding its regular monthly meeting to consider 17 resolutions, including a local law to give the Director of Public Safety appointment and removal authority over 911 and Emergency Services staff, several budget transfers, and acceptance of state grants. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes, committee reports, and public comments.

• Local Law Tentatively No. 5 of 2021: Director of Public Safety to appoint/remove 911 and Emergency Services officers/employees
• Transfer of $53,010 from Body Camera Capital Project to Jail Major Equipment Budget
• Transfer of $11,750 from Community Services Capital Equipment to Computer Capital Project
• Accepting and appropriating state grants: Adult Protective Services, ELC Schools, TIER, and EVE
• Establishing dates for 2021 Delinquent Real Property Tax Public Auction

The Steuben County Legislature approved a resolution to waive landfill tipping fees for flood debris disposal for the Jasper-Troupsburg and Canisteo-Greenwood school districts, contingent on FEMA reimbursement or not. The board also accepted several grants, including $2.8 million for COVID-19 school testing, and authorized a $53,010 transfer for jail equipment. An opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson was approved, with payments ranging from $661,306 to $283,363 over ten years.

• Approved waiving tip fees for flood debris disposal for Jasper-Troupsburg and Canisteo-Greenwood schools (Roll Call)
• Accepted $2,796,830 ELC Schools Grant for COVID-19 testing (Roll Call)
• Authorized $53,010 transfer from body camera project to jail equipment (Roll Call)
• Approved opioid settlement with Johnson & Johnson (Roll Call)
• Adopted resolution for 2021 delinquent tax auction dates (Roll Call)
• Approved sale of 1988 Haulmark trailer to Town of Woodhull for $1,000 (Roll Call)
• Authorized $5 fee for high visibility vests at Bath landfill (Roll Call, 8-1-0-1)
• Presented Local Law No. 5 for Director of Public Safety appointment powers (Acclamation)

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, indicating the agenda is purely procedural or unavailable.

The joint Public Works and Finance Committees approved a $125,868.09 budget transfer for oil injection on CR 99. They also voted to waive tip fees for the Canisteo-Greenwood School District (50 televisions) and the Jasper-Troupsburg School District (flood debris), directing the Commissioner of Public Works to generate a tracking bill for potential FEMA reimbursement. Both motions passed unanimously in each committee.

• Approved $125,868.09 transfer from Permanent Improvements to CR 99 for oil injection (5-0 Public Works, 5-0 Finance)
• Waived tip fee for recycling 50 televisions for Canisteo-Greenwood School District (5-0 Public Works, 5-0 Finance)
• Waived tip fee for Jasper-Troupsburg School District flood debris and directed Commissioner to generate tracking bill for FEMA reimbursement (5-0 Public Works, 5-0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

The source document states that there is no agenda available for this meeting. It directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The joint Public Works and Finance Committees approved a $125,868.09 budget transfer for oil injection on CR 99. They also voted to waive tip fees for the Canisteo-Greenwood School District (50 televisions) and the Jasper-Troupsburg School District (flood debris), directing the Commissioner of Public Works to generate a tracking bill for potential FEMA reimbursement. Both motions passed unanimously (5-0 in each committee).

• Approved $125,868.09 transfer from Permanent Improvements to CR 99 for oil injection (5-0 both committees)
• Waived tip fee for recycling 50 televisions for Canisteo-Greenwood School District (5-0 both committees)
• Waived tip fee for Jasper-Troupsburg School District flood debris (5-0 both committees)
• Directed Commissioner of Public Works to generate a tracking bill for storm debris for FEMA reimbursement (5-0 both committees)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021, has been cancelled. In its place, the Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. or immediately following the Finance Committee meeting. This is a procedural change in scheduling.

• Cancellation of Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting
• Replacement with Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee meeting
• Meeting time: 10:00 a.m. or after Finance

Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Reopening & Recovery Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes, discuss new business including authorizing a request for proposals (RFP) for engineering and design services, and consider outside agency requests. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Authorizing an RFP for Engineering and Design Services
• Outside Agency Requests

The committee voted 7-0 to authorize the county manager and purchasing director to solicit RFPs for architectural/engineering services and construction manager services for five construction projects funded with ARPA funds: Public Health storage and 911 backup, Curtis Highway Shop, Prattsburgh Highway Shop, Mt. Washington Highway Shop, and Bowling Alley Parking Lot. The committee also agreed to remove the alternative option for the Mt. Washington shop bid package and to request financial data from the Steuben County Agricultural Society regarding its funding request. No other formal decisions were made; outside agency requests were discussed but not voted on.

• Authorized RFPs for architectural/engineering services for five construction projects (7-0)
• Authorized RFPs for construction manager services for five construction projects (7-0)
• Removed alternative option from Mt. Washington Highway Shop bid package
• Agreed to request financial data from Steuben County Agricultural Society

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting to consider various department requests, including grant approvals, budget transfers, and contracts. They will also discuss the property tax foreclosure auction and may enter executive session for real property matters. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Transfer $49,261 from General Repairs to Bridge Repairs
• Add $50,000 lifting attachment for Terex to Major Equipment List
• Approve TIER grant ($93,639.66) and Early Voting Expansion grant ($20,009.72)
• Transfer $53,100 from Body Camera System to Jail Major Equipment
• Approve one-year extension of auctioneer services with Pirrung Auctioneers, Inc.

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved a $2,796,830 NYS ELC Schools Grant for COVID screening tests, appropriating $1,678,098 to the 2022 budget and $1,118,732 to the 2021 budget. The committee also accepted a $49,069 federal Adult Protective Services grant, approved a $53,000 transfer for jail boiler and grease trap replacement, and authorized an online property tax foreclosure auction for October 2021. All motions passed 5-0 except the Pirrung Auctioneers contract extension, which passed 4-0-1 with one abstention.

• Approved $2,796,830 NYS ELC Schools Grant for COVID testing (5-0)
• Accepted $49,069 federal Adult Protective Services Grant (5-0)
• Approved $53,000 transfer from body camera project to jail boiler/grease trap replacement (5-0)
• Authorized online property tax foreclosure auction Oct 13-27, 2021, with backup dates (5-0)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Pirrung Auctioneers (4-0-1, Fitzpatrick abstained)
• Approved $11,066 increase to Institute for Human Services contract (5-0)
• Approved $16,800 four-year GASB75 actuarial services contract with Armory Associates (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 lifting attachment for Terex bridge equipment (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will review and vote on several department requests, including accepting two election grants, approving contracts for actuarial and legal services, and setting salaries for county positions. The meeting also includes a scheduled executive session for litigation discussions.

• Approval of contract for GASB75 actuarial services
• Accept Technology Innovation & Election Resources (TIER) Grant ($93,639.66)
• Accept Early Voting Expansion Grant ($20,009.72)
• Appointing salary for Deputy County Clerk – Grade F, Step 12 ($86,940)
• Salary adjustment ($2,500) for Sr. Assistant District Attorney

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved several routine items, including a $93,639.66 state grant for election technology and a $20,009.72 early voting expansion grant. The committee also authorized contracts for actuarial services, copy paper, and an employee assistance program, and approved several personnel actions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved GASB75 actuarial services contract with Armory Associates for $16,800 over four years (5-0)
• Approved quarterly copy paper bid to W.B. Mason at $28.12 per case (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $93,639.66 TIER grant for election technology (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $20,009.72 Early Voting Expansion Grant (5-0)
• Approved annual RPSV4 license fee chargeback to municipalities (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Employee Network, Inc. contract for employee assistance program at $8,160/year (5-0)
• Amended Local Law No. 3 of 2021 to give Director of Public Safety hiring/firing authority (5-0)
• Authorized hiring Deputy County Clerk above mid-point of Grade F, Step 12 (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss or act on project updates, including a bid award for 7162 State Route 54 in Bath. The board will also hear an update from Habitat for Humanity and set the next meeting date.

• Bid award for 7162 State Route 54 (Bath)
• Project updates: 9187 CR 74 (Pulteney), 115 Front Street (Addison), 44 Upper Farnham (Addison), 3-5 Olive Place (Hornell)
• Habitat for Humanity update
• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2021
• Next meeting set for September 1, 2021

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved a $116,297 contract to Chamberlain Construction for rehabilitating 7162 State Route 54 in Bath, despite a lower bid from Griffin, citing Chamberlain's availability. The board also approved the July 7, 2021 meeting minutes and discussed property dispositions, including potential sales of Addison lots, but took no formal action on those. The meeting adjourned to executive session to discuss real property matters.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 meeting (6-0)
• Awarded RFP for rehabilitation of 7162 State Route 54 (Bath) to Chamberlain Construction for $116,297 (6-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for real property discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned executive session and reconvened in regular session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee heard 2022 budget presentations from Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Soil & Water Conservation District. No formal votes were taken on the budget requests; the only actions were approving prior meeting minutes and adjourning. Members discussed potential ARPA funding to offset a state grant gap for the Soil & Water District.

• Approved minutes of July 7 and July 26, 2021 meetings (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will review various departmental requests including contracts and grants. The agenda includes discussions on youth programs, social services, and public health items.

• Youth Development Program (YDP) contracts
• Adult Protective Grant
• Prattsburgh School Contract
• Preschool transportation bid award
• Purchase of two vehicles for Senior Nutrition Program

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved multiple funding requests and contracts. The most significant was accepting a $2,796,830 NYS Department of Health ELC Schools Grant for COVID screening in schools, with funds appropriated across 2021 and 2022 budgets. The committee also approved Youth Development Program contracts totaling $86,546, a $49,069 federal Adult Protective Services grant, and several other departmental contracts and purchases.

• Approved $2,796,830 ELC Schools Grant for COVID testing (3-0)
• Approved 2021 Youth Development Program contracts totaling $86,546 (4-0)
• Accepted $49,069 federal Adult Protective Services grant (4-0)
• Approved $53,333 Prattsburgh School counseling contract (4-0)
• Awarded preschool transportation bid to Transpo Bus Services, LLC (4-0)
• Approved up to $67,000 for two Senior Nutrition Program vehicles (4-0)
• Approved $5,237 increase to Institute for Human Services Medicare contract (4-0)
• Approved $11,066 increase to Institute for Human Services employment contract (4-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several departmental requests, including a $53,010 transfer for jail equipment, grant approvals for the Sheriff's Office, and contract renewals for the Public Defender and E-911 services. The agenda also includes setting the date for the September meeting.

• Request to transfer $53,010 from Project 3110H4 (Body Camera System) to Jail Major Equipment
• Approval of Bicycle Safety, Car Seat, and Police Traffic Services Grants for Sheriff's Office
• Renewal of Court Security Agreement
• Extension of PDCMS Case Management Software Contract with NYSDA
• Authorization to use Job Order Contracting for boiler, grease trap, and CO2 detector installation at Jail

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved all agenda items, including a $53,000 transfer from the Body Camera Capital Project to Jail Major Equipment for boiler, grease trap, and CO2 detector replacement. They also authorized the sheriff to accept grants, extend contracts, and use job order contracting for the jail work. All motions passed 4-0.

• Approved extending PDCMS case management software contract (4-0)
• Approved accepting Project Lifesaver receiver valued at $12,000 (4-0)
• Approved renewing court security agreement through March 31, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved accepting Bicycle Safety Grant of $9,600 (4-0)
• Approved accepting Child Passenger Safety Grant of $8,700 (4-0)
• Approved accepting Police Traffic Services Grant of $6,030 (4-0)
• Approved transferring $53,000 from Body Camera Capital Project to Jail Major Equipment (4-0)
• Approved using job order contracting for jail boiler, grease trap, and CO2 detector installation (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially authorize several items, including a special fee for high-visibility vests at the landfill, a timber bid for the landfill expansion area, adding equipment to the major equipment list without added funds, selling a storage van, and reviewing the road grinder purchase vs. rent. They will also consider a fund transfer for bridge repairs and set the September meeting date.

• Authorize special fee for sale of high-visibility vests at landfill
• Authorize timber bid for landfill expansion area
• Add lifting attachment for Terex at Bridge Shop ($50,000) and pothole machine ($25,000) to major equipment list, no added funds
• Sell storage van to Town of Woodhull for $1,000
• Transfer $49,261 from General Repairs to Repair of Bridges > 20'

The Public Works Committee approved several items, including a $5 fee for high-visibility vests at the landfill, authorization to solicit timber removal bids for a 13-acre area, adding a $50,000 lifting attachment to the equipment list, selling a van to the Town of Woodhull for $1,000, transferring $49,261 for bridge repairs, and awarding a $73,573 bid for a refuse transfer trailer. All motions passed with votes of 3-0 except the vest fee, which passed 3-1.

• Approved $5 fee for high-visibility vests at landfill (3-1)
• Authorized soliciting bids for timber removal on 13 acres at Bath Landfill (3-0)
• Added $50,000 lifting attachment for Terex to Highway Major Equipment list (3-0)
• Approved sale of 16-foot van to Town of Woodhull for $1,000 (3-0)
• Transferred $49,261 from bridge washing to bridge repair budget (3-0)
• Awarded bid for refuse transfer trailer to Spector Manufacturing for $73,573 (3-0)
• Set September 7, 2021 meeting date (3-0)

Finance Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

The joint Public Works and Finance Committee approved accepting $221,344.91 in additional CHIPS funding, appropriating $186,535.20 to the Rebuild Cohocton Shop Capital Project and $34,809.71 to Permanent Improvements. The motion carried 5-0 in Public Works and 4-0 in Finance. The meeting then adjourned.

• Accepted $221,344.91 in additional CHIPS funding (5-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Appropriated $186,535.20 to Rebuild Cohocton Shop Capital Project (5-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Appropriated $34,809.71 to Permanent Improvements Capital Project (5-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature finalized two local laws waiving residency requirements for deputy sheriffs and peace officers (corrections officers), allowing them to live in contiguous counties. The legislature also approved a $485,450 contract for the Cohocton Highway Shop reconstruction, accepted a $998,796 grant for the Woodlands community, and confirmed Timothy Marshall as Director of Public Safety.

• Adopted Local Law No. 3 waiving residency requirement for deputy sheriffs (14-2)
• Adopted Local Law No. 4 waiving residency requirement for peace officers (15-1)
• Awarded $485,450 general construction contract to Kuehne Construction for Cohocton Highway Shop
• Accepted $998,796 CDBG grant for Woodlands Community electrical and paving improvements (16-0-1)
• Confirmed Timothy Marshall as Director of Public Safety
• Approved $2.55 million 2022 Workers' Compensation budget
• Approved Road Use and Repair Agreement with Eight Point Wind, LLC
• Consented to Eight Point Wind PILOT agreement and payment distribution

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

This meeting has no agenda available; it is purely procedural. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions.

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee met and received updates on two items: the TXRX radio frequency change for the VHF Fire Simulcast at the Perkinsville tower site, with a price expected next week, and the EMS study, which is being finalized with corrected data and should be delivered by week's end. No formal decisions were made; the committee adjourned with a 5-0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee did not release an agenda for its July 26, 2021 meeting. The source document states that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The joint Public Works and Finance Committee approved accepting $221,344.91 in additional CHIPS funding. Of that, $186,535.20 was appropriated to the Rebuild Cohocton Shop Capital Project and $34,809.71 to the Permanent Improvements Capital Project. The motion carried 5-0 in Public Works and 4-0 in Finance. The meeting then adjourned.

• Approved accepting $221,344.91 in additional CHIPS funding (5-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Appropriated $186,535.20 to Rebuild Cohocton Shop Capital Project
• Appropriated $34,809.71 to Permanent Improvements Capital Project
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Steuben County Public Works Committee with no agenda items listed. The only available reference is the meeting minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are documented in the agenda.

• No agenda items were published for this meeting.

The Public Works Committee awarded the Cohocton shop construction bid to Kuehne Construction for $485,450, the lowest of five bids received. The project will use insurance proceeds of $354,000 and the original structural steel framework. Completion is expected in November or December 2021. The motion carried 5-0.

• Awarded Cohocton shop bid to Kuehne Construction for $485,450 (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

This Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee meeting has no agenda available, so the committee is not deciding or discussing any listed items. The only guidance is to review the meeting minutes for any record of what occurred.

• No agenda items listed

The committee approved amending the Climate Smart Community grant application to commit a $100,000 match, contingent on the Legislature funding a county-wide comprehensive plan. The original match partner, the Steuben County IDA, had withdrawn, so the amendment specifies the new match source. The motion passed 4-0.

• Approved amendment to Climate Smart Community grant application committing $100,000 match contingent on Legislature funding comprehensive plan (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available and that minutes should be reviewed. This is procedural boilerplate with no decisions or discussions to report.

• No agenda available

The committee authorized the Director of Public Health, with the Purchasing Director, to rebid preschool transportation services after initial bids came in more than triple the usual cost. The motion passed 4-0. The committee then adjourned. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized rebid for preschool transportation services (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several financial items, including a $50,000 appropriation for a grinder capital project, a COVID-19 grant budget modification, acceptance of a Community Development Block Grant, and a $10,798.91 appropriation for the Waneta/Lamoka Lakes District. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, monthly financial reports, purchase orders, and budget transfers, as well as an executive session on real property matters.

• Appropriate $50,000 in the Grinder Capital Project
• COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Grant budget modification
• Accept and appropriate the Woodlands Community Development Block Grant
• Appropriation of reserved fund balance for Waneta/Lamoka Lakes District - $10,798.91
• Executive session on proposed acquisition, lease, or sale of real property

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved several funding actions, including a $50,000 transfer for grinder repairs, acceptance of a $401,929 COVID-19 detection grant, a $10,798.91 appropriation for Waneta/Lamoka Lakes, and a $33,000 contract for medication-assisted treatment. They also authorized a $40,000 transfer for audits and a salary study. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the CDBG grant.

• Approved $50,000 transfer from grinder revenue to parts/repairs (5-0)
• Approved $401,929 COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Grant budget adjustment (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Woodlands electrical/paving grant (4-0-1, Swackhamer abstained)
• Approved $10,798.91 appropriation for Waneta/Lamoka Lakes district (5-0)
• Approved $33,000 contract for M.A.T. treatment services (5-0)
• Approved $40,000 transfer for HIPAA/controls audit and CSEA salary study (5-0)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Ad Hoc Office Space Committee meeting scheduled for July 13, 2021, has been cancelled. It is tentatively rescheduled to August 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. or after the Finance committee. No other business is on the agenda.

• Meeting cancelled
• Tentatively rescheduled to August 10, 2021

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will review several department requests, including IT purchases funded by a cyber security grant, a workers' compensation budget, and personnel reclassifications in the Sheriff's Office. The committee will also discuss audits, a contingent fund transfer, and the status of 2021 goals. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Approval to use cyber security grant funding and capital account 1680H4 to purchase and implement LogRythm NextGen SIEM
• Issue RFP for replacement of EOL network switches
• Issue RFP for phone system upgrade
• Reclassify one Building Maintenance Mechanic (Grade IX, $32,227-$45,498) to Head Building Maintenance Mechanic (Grade X, $33,749-$47,644)
• Reclassify one Maintenance Person (Grade VII, $29,643-$41,852) to Building Maintenance Mechanic (Grade IX, $32,227-$45,498)

The Steuben County Administration Committee approved the 2022 Workers' Compensation budget and apportionment schedule, forwarding them to the full legislature. It also authorized the appointment of Terrance Baxter as Senior Assistant Public Defender at a salary of $91,753, and confirmed Tim Marshall as Director of Public Safety. Several other items were approved, including IT purchases, audits, and a salary study.

• Approved the 2022 Workers' Compensation budget as presented, forwarding to full legislature.
• Approved the 2022 Workers' Compensation Apportionment Schedule, forwarding to full legislature.
• Authorized appointment of Terrance Baxter as full-time Senior Assistant Public Defender at $91,753.
• Authorized purchase of LogRythm NextGen SIEM for $51,078.81 initial cost, with $45,000 annual fee, using grant and capital funds.
• Authorized RFP for replacement of end-of-life network switches.
• Authorized RFP for phone system upgrade.
• Approved reclassification of two Sheriff's Office positions.
• Approved tuition aid for Stacey Hayes ($1,800 and $1,350).

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee is meeting to consider several departmental requests, including school resource officer agreements, a STOP-DWI grant, a contract amendment, donations, and personnel reclassifications. They will also discuss the status of 2021 goals. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• 2021-2022 School Resource Officer Agreements
• Accepting Additional STOP-DWI Crackdown Grant Funds - $1,750
• PrimeCare Contract Amendment
• Reclassify Building Maintenance Mechanic to Head Building Maintenance Mechanic (Grade X, $33,749-$47,644)
• Reclassify Maintenance Person to Building Maintenance Mechanic (Grade IX, $32,227-$45,498)

The Steuben County Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several items, including renewing School Resource Officer agreements for 2021-2022, accepting $1,750 in STOP-DWI grant funds, extending the PrimeCare contract through October 31, 2021, accepting donations (an AED valued at $1,738.65 and $100 for the K-9 Fund), and authorizing two reclassifications in the Sheriff's Office. The committee also approved renewing a contract for CAD licenses, a tower lease with Mobile Tech, and ratified a sole-source declaration for Automon to host the Caseload Explorer system. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved renewal of SRO agreements for 2021-2022 school year (5-0).
• Authorized acceptance of $1,750 in STOP-DWI grant funds (5-0).
• Extended PrimeCare contract through October 31, 2021 (5-0).
• Accepted AED donation valued at $1,738.65 from Hammondsport Community Services (5-0).
• Accepted $100 donation for K-9 Fund from Steuben County Dairy Festival (5-0).
• Approved two reclassifications in Sheriff's Office (5-0).
• Renewed contract with LF Design for CAD licenses at $7,030.80 (5-0).
• Authorized two-year tower lease with Mobile Tech at $300/month (5-0).

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to consider highway and equipment items, including authorizing a timber bid, funding a grinder project, and approving a road use agreement with a wind company. The agenda also includes contract awards for bridge engineering and bids for pavement marking and refuse equipment.

• Authorization to bid timber from Carney Lot on Call Hill Road in Hartsville
• Appropriate $50,000 in Grinder Capital Project: revenue to expenditure
• Road Use and Repair Agreement with Eight Point Wind, LLC
• Award contract for bridge engineering services
• Bids for pavement marking painting, refuse transfer trailer, and two pump assemblies

The Steuben County Public Works Committee approved several actions, including authorizing a bid for timber harvesting at the Carney Lot, adding two employees to the CDL training program, transferring $50,000 from grinder revenue for parts and repairs, and awarding a bridge engineering contract to Delta Engineers. The committee also requested the Governor veto a state law that would restrict the use of salt brine on highways, and approved a road use agreement with Eight Point Wind for a windmill project.

• Approved motion to authorize timber harvesting bid at Carney Lot on Call Hill Road, Hartsville.
• Approved adding Chris Cermak and James Willis to CDL training for Class A licenses.
• Approved transferring $50,000 from grinder revenue to parts and repairs line item.
• Approved requesting Governor veto of S355 and A903 to allow salt brine use on highways.
• Awarded bridge engineering contract to Delta Engineers at $140/hour (project manager) and $110/hour (project engineer) through Dec 31, 2022.
• Authorized road use and repair agreement with Eight Point Wind for windmill project in Greenwood and West Union.
• Awarded pavement marking painting bid to Zebra Paint Striping, Inc. for $8,995.
• Awarded bid for two pump assemblies for compactor to Fire Star Equipment at $14,332.56 each.

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and discuss project updates for several properties, including an Enterprise Grant. They will also consider awarding a contract for asbestos abatement in Bath and receive an update from Habitat for Humanity.

• Treasurer's report
• Project updates for 9187 CR 74 (Pulteney), 7162 State Route 54 (Bath), 115 Front Street (Addison), 44 Upper Farnham (Addison), 3-5 Olive Place (Hornell)
• Award Bath Asbestos Abatement
• Habitat for Humanity update

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation approved two contracts for the property at 7162 SR 54 in Bath: asbestos abatement to LCP Group for $3,850 and asbestos air monitoring to Paradigm for $700. Both motions passed 5-0. The board also discussed project updates, including demolitions in Addison and Hornell, and noted that the minority neighborhood program is not viable in Steuben County.

• Approved asbestos abatement contract for 7162 SR 54 (Bath) to LCP Group for $3,850 (5-0).
• Approved asbestos air monitoring contract for 7162 SR 54 (Bath) to Paradigm for $700 (5-0).
• Approved minutes of the June 2, 2021 meeting (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0).

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee will consider approving a Climate Smart Communities grant application, accepting a CDBG grant for Woodlands electrical and paving improvements, and discussing an Eight Point Wind PILOT. The agenda also includes 2022 budget presentations from ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes and Southeast Steuben Libraries.

• Approving submission of Climate Smart Communities grant application through CFA process
• Accepting CDBG Woodlands Electrical and Paving Improvements Grant and appropriating funds
• Eight Point Wind PILOT discussion with Steuben County IDA
• 2022 budget presentation by ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes
• 2022 budget presentation by Southeast Steuben Libraries

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved a consent resolution for the Eight Point Wind PILOT agreement, which includes 25 turbines generating 100 megawatts and a 17-mile transmission line. The committee also authorized submission of a Climate Smart Communities Grant application and accepted the CDBG Woodlands Electrical and Paving Improvements Grant. All three motions passed 5-0.

• Approved consent resolution for Eight Point Wind PILOT agreement (5-0)
• Authorized submission of Climate Smart Communities Grant application (5-0)
• Accepted CDBG Woodlands Electrical and Paving Improvements Grant (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 2 and June 28, 2021 meetings (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee is meeting to consider departmental requests, including accepting a HEAP furnace bid, an Adult Protective Services grant, various contracts, a fee schedule, a preschool transportation bid, and a COVID-19 grant budget modification. They will also discuss a resolution to support state legislation reinstating the Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Accepting HEAP Furnace Bid
• Accepting Adult Protective Services Grant
• Contracts for Community Services and Public Health
• Public Health Fee Schedule
• COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Grant Budget Modification

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved several contracts and grants, including awarding the HEAP residential furnace bid to Blevins and I.D. Booth on a line-item basis, and authorizing a $33,000 grant from the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene for the M.A.T. program. It also approved contracts for preschool services and transportation, a fee schedule adjustment, and a $401,929 COVID-19 grant budget modification. A tuition aid request for a Finance Department employee was approved, and a resolution supporting the reinstatement of the State Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities was passed.

• Approved awarding HEAP residential furnace bid to Blevins and I.D. Booth on a line-item basis (4-0).
• Authorized contract with Eric Weaver d/b/a Overcoming the Darkness for wellness training, not to exceed $2,300 (4-0).
• Authorized accepting $33,000 grant from Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene for M.A.T. program (5-0).
• Approved contracts for preschool center-based classrooms with Hornell Central School District, GST BOCES, Keshequa Central School, and Kristina Winters (4-0).
• Approved adjustment of Public Health and Nursing Services fee schedule (4-0).
• Rejected preschool transportation bids for Contracts D and E; awarded Contract C to Transpo Bus Services, LLC at $188/day (10-month) and $228/day (summer) (4-0).
• Authorized accepting $401,929 in additional COVID-19 Enhanced Detection Grant funds, adjusting revenue budget to $1,712,769 (4-0).
• Approved tuition aid request for Stacey Hayes, Finance Department, for $1,800 and $1,350 (4-0).

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold its regular monthly meeting, considering resolutions on accepting American Rescue Plan Act funding, real property tax sales, and local laws to waive residency requirements for sheriff deputies and peace officers. The agenda also includes public hearings, committee reports, and various contracts and reclassifications.

• Accepting American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funding
• Local Law Tentatively No. 3: waiving residency requirement for sheriff deputies
• Local Law Tentatively No. 4: waiving residency requirement for peace officers
• Accepting a Bulletproof Vest Matching Grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance
• Approving SEQR finding for Bath Landfill Eastern Expansion

The Steuben County Legislature accepted $18,526,253 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, to be received in equal parts in 2021 and 2022. The Legislature also presented local laws to waive residency requirements for Deputy Sheriffs and Peace Officers, with public hearings scheduled for July 26, 2021. Several contracts were approved, including a $695,880 electronic medical record system for Community Services and a $40,625 annual liquidity analysis service.

• Accepted $18,526,253 in American Rescue Plan Act funds (adopted)
• Presented Local Law No. 3 waiving residency requirement for Deputy Sheriffs (adopted, 2 no votes)
• Presented Local Law No. 4 waiving residency requirement for Peace Officers (adopted, 1 no vote)
• Approved $695,880 contract with NetSmart for electronic medical records (adopted)
• Authorized $18,000 contract with CPS HR Consulting for employee engagement survey (adopted)
• Approved $40,625/year contract with Three+One for liquidity analysis (adopted)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Arnot Health for homebound COVID-19 vaccines (adopted)
• Approved Bath Landfill Eastern Expansion SEQRA findings statement (adopted)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee, along with the Human Services, Health & Education Committee, will meet jointly to discuss a contract for EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software for Community Services. The meeting is scheduled before the regular Legislative Meeting and will be held in person and via teleconference.

• Review of EMR software contract for Community Services

The joint Human Services, Health & Education and Finance Committee approved a five-year contract with Netsmart for the Office of Community Services, with a total price not to exceed $695,880.19, including an annual 3% increase. The motion was made by Mr. Nichols, seconded by Mr. Hanna, and carried 4-0 in both committees. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved five-year Netsmart EMR software contract for Community Services, not to exceed $695,880.19 including 3% annual increase (4-0 HSH&E, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned the joint meeting (4-0 HSH&E, 4-0 Finance)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee for Steuben County, NY, has no agenda listed for its June 28, 2021 meeting. The source document explicitly states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

The committee voted 5-0 to authorize the Planning Director, with the Purchasing Director, to solicit a request for proposals (RFP) for electric and paving improvements related to the CDBG Woodlands Project. The meeting then adjourned.

• Authorized soliciting RFP for electric and paving improvements for CDBG Woodlands Project (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee and Finance Committee will hold a joint special meeting to discuss a contract for EMR (Electronic Medical Records) software for Community Services. The meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2021, at 9:45 AM, prior to the Legislative Meeting.

• Discussion of EMR Software Contract for Community Services

The joint Human Services, Health & Education and Finance committees approved a motion authorizing the Director of Community Services to enter into a five-year contract with Netsmart for a total price not to exceed $695,880.19, inclusive of an annual 3 percent increase. The motion carried 4-0 in each committee. One legislator, Gary B. Roush, was unable to vote due to his physical location not being included on the meeting notice, as per pre-COVID Open Meetings Law requirements.

• Approved a five-year contract with Netsmart for Community Services, not to exceed $695,880.19, including a 3% annual increase (motion carried 4-0 in both committees).
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried 4-0 in both committees).

Traffic Safety Board

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board is holding a routine meeting on June 18, 2021, with public access via Zoom. The agenda includes approving prior minutes, scheduling the next meeting, and discussing digital public service announcements and the SafeSteuben website.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, 2021
• Next meeting set for September 24, 2021
• Discussion of digital PSAs for traffic safety
• Discussion of SafeSteuben website

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board approved the minutes from its March 26, 2021 meeting and scheduled its next meeting for September 24, 2021. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from various agencies and departments.

• Approved the minutes of the March 26, 2021 meeting.
• Scheduled the next meeting for September 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers.

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will review the 2020 financial statements presented by Bonadio, consider accepting COVID-19 vaccine access funds for the Office for the Aging, and discuss American Recovery Plan Act funding. The committee will also act on department requests, including an RFP award for EMR software, a bulletproof vest matching grant, and budget transfers. An executive session is scheduled for the proposed acquisition, lease, or sale of real property.

• Review of 2020 Financial Statements by Bonadio
• Accept and Appropriate ADRC/NWD COVID-19 Vaccine Access Funds
• Accept and Appropriate Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines (VAC-5) Funds
• RFP Award – EMR Software
• Accept Bulletproof Vest Matching Grant from Bureau of Justice

The Steuben County Finance Committee accepted $18.6 million in American Recovery Plan Act funding, with plans to use a flexible portion for priorities like capital projects. The committee also approved a clean audit of 2020 financial statements, a five-year EMR software contract with NetSmart, and several contracts for crisis outreach and drug treatment services. All motions passed unanimously 4-0.

• Accepted $18.6M in American Recovery Plan Act funding (4-0)
• Accepted 2020 financial statements audit as presented (4-0)
• Approved 5-year NetSmart EMR software contract, $662,237.55 (4-0)
• Approved $83,355 CASA Trinity crisis outreach contract for one year (4-0)
• Approved $146,451 CASA Trinity case management/MAT drug treatment contract for two years (4-0)
• Increased Pathways contract $80,500 for mental health and substance abuse counselors (4-0)
• Approved $17,560 bulletproof vest matching grant from Bureau of Justice (4-0)
• Approved modifications to Investment Policy Appendix A, adding C&N Bank and raising deposit limit to 45% (4-0)

Ad Hoc Office Space Committee

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Office Space Committee is meeting to review minutes from May 11, 2021, and discuss new business, including a County Manager report and a NYSERDA study and funding item. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2021
• County Manager report
• NYSERDA study and funding discussion

The Steuben County Ad Hoc Office Space Committee approved a $2,664 change order to LaBella for the county's share of a NYSERDA study on the HVAC system at the ServU Bank property. The study follows a prior NYSERDA grant for retro-commissioning of the main County Office Building. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $2,664 change order to LaBella for NYSERDA HVAC study at ServU property (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 11, 2021 meeting (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will review several personnel and administrative items, including salary adjustments for the District Attorney's office, multiple position reclassifications, a workers' compensation plan addition, and a contract renewal for the personnel software system. The committee will also consider an administrative code amendment and an RFP award for employee engagement. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Add Wayland Joint Fire District to county workers' compensation plan
• Salary adjustments: Assistant DA Anna Ciesla to $63,972; Senior ADA Marty Anderson to $89,376
• Reclassify positions in Emergency Services, E-911, Aging, and Public Health
• Renew contract with Catalog & Commerce Solutions for personnel software
• RFP award for employee engagement

The Administration Committee approved a local law to waive the residency requirement for Steuben County sheriff deputies, allowing them to live in contiguous counties. The committee also approved several personnel actions, including salary adjustments, reclassifications, and a contract renewal. All motions passed unanimously with 4-0 votes.

• Approved local law waiving residency requirement for sheriff deputies (4-0)
• Approved local law waiving residency requirement for peace officers (4-0)
• Approved adding Wayland Joint Fire District to workers' compensation plan (4-0)
• Approved salary for Senior Assistant DA Marty Anderson at $89,376 and Assistant DA Anna Ciesla at $63,972 (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of Senior Typist to Senior Account Clerk-Typist in Emergency Services (4-0)
• Approved creation of Operations Manager Grade XIII in E-911 and reclassification of Supervising Dispatcher (4-0)
• Approved renewal of contract with Catalog & Commerce Solutions for $6,100 (4-0)
• Approved RFP award to CPS HR Consulting for employee engagement survey up to $18,000 (4-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Steuben County Public Safety and Corrections Committee will meet to consider several personnel and operational items, including salary adjustments for District Attorney's Office staff, reclassifications in Emergency Services and E-911, and proposed residency requirements for deputy sheriffs and peace officers. The committee will also review contracts for the Emergency Management Office, accept a bulletproof vest matching grant and a Brinks truck donation for the Sheriff's Office, and hear a presentation on a proposed Youth Court.

• Salary adjustments: Assistant DA Anna Ciesla to $63,972; Senior ADA Marty Anderson to $89,376
• Reclassify Senior Typist to Senior Account Clerk-Typist (Grade X, $33,749-$47,644)
• Reclassify Supervising Dispatcher to Operations Manager (Grade XIII)
• Accept Brinks International Truck donation valued at $3,500
• Residency requirements for deputy sheriffs and peace officers

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved multiple contracts, including a $33,670 recorder service agreement, a $9,872.84 UPS service agreement, a $122,256.27 Pictometry license, and a five-year Ready Steuben app contract. It also approved two personnel reclassifications, accepted grants and donations for the Sheriff's Office, and set salaries for two District Attorney staff. A local law waiving residency requirements for peace officers was approved, but a similar waiver for deputy sheriffs failed 2-3.

• Approved $33,670 Wilmac recorder service agreement (5-0)
• Approved $9,872.84 Graybar UPS service agreement (5-0)
• Approved $122,256.27 Eagleview Pictometry license renewal (5-0)
• Approved five-year OCV Ready Steuben app contract, $4,995 first year (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Senior Typist to Senior Account Clerk-Typist (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Supervising Dispatcher to Operations Manager (5-0)
• Approved local law waiving residency for peace officers (5-0)
• Local law waiving residency for deputy sheriffs failed (2-3)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee is meeting to approve minutes, authorize an RFP for fiber optic internet at the landfill, approve a finding statement for a final supplemental environmental impact statement, and consider bids for structural steel, ice control sand, waste oil disposal, and roadside mowing. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Authorization of RFP for Landfill Internet Provider (Fiber Optic Installation)
• Approval of Finding Statement for Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
• Bids: New Structural Steel
• Bids: Ice Control Sand
• Bids: Removal & Recycling/Disposal of Waste Oil and Antifreeze (Extend)

The Public Works Committee approved the finding statement for the final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Bath Landfill eastern expansion, sending it to the DEC for final approval. They also authorized an RFP for landfill fiber-optic internet, awarded several bids, and extended others. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved finding statement for Bath Landfill eastern expansion SEIS (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for landfill internet provider to install fiber optic (5-0)
• Declared Kivort Steel non-responsive and awarded structural steel bid to Chemung Supply Corp for $40,630.58 (5-0)
• Awarded ice control sand bids to multiple bidders for plant, county shops, and town shops (5-0)
• Extended waste oil/antifreeze removal bid with Safety-Kleen and Environmental Service Group through Dec 31, 2021 (5-0)
• Extended roadside mowing bid with Town of Wayland at $78.38/mile for 11.89 miles (5-0)
• Set July committee meeting for July 12, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation is meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss project updates for several properties, including an Enterprise Grant. They will also receive an update from Habitat for Humanity and discuss the use of properties. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Treasurer's Report
• Project Updates – Enterprise Grant for 9187 CR 74 (Pulteney), 7162 State Route 54 (Bath), 115 Front Street (Addison), 44 Upper Farnham (Addison), 3-5 Olive Place (Hornell)
• Habitat for Humanity Update
• Use of Properties

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation voted to deny the Sheriff's request to use acquired properties for SWAT and fire department training exercises, citing mission and liability concerns. The board also approved the May 5, 2021 minutes and agreed to change future meeting times to 11:00 a.m. Project updates were provided on several properties, including demolitions and Habitat for Humanity work.

• Denied Sheriff's request to use Land Bank properties for training exercises
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Agreed to change meeting time to 11:00 a.m. for future meetings

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including adding agricultural lands to certified agricultural districts, a Youth Bureau resolution for a bike path, and designating a tourism promotion agency. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters regarding the Hall of Fame. Public comment is not offered at this meeting.

• Approving addition of agricultural lands to certified agricultural districts
• Youth-In-Government Intern Resolution re: building a bike path
• Designation of Steuben County Conference and Visitors Bureau as tourism promotion agency
• Executive session on Hall of Fame personnel matters

The Steuben County Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved the addition of agricultural lands to certified agricultural districts, authorized an RFP for a transit consolidation study, awarded an animal holding contract for horses, and designated the tourism promotion agency. All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved adding agricultural lands to certified agricultural districts (5-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to issue RFP for City of Corning transit study (5-0)
• Awarded animal holding RFP for horses to Wilkins Dairy Farm LLC at $13.98 per horse per day (5-0)
• Designated Steuben County Conference and Visitors' Bureau as official tourism promotion agency (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on several departmental requests, including accepting COVID-19 vaccine access funds, awarding contracts for software and legal services, and reclassifying positions. The agenda also includes a presentation on a proposed Seniors to Seniors program. Public comment is not offered at this committee meeting.

• Accept and appropriate ADRC/NWD COVID-19 Vaccine Access Funds
• Accept and appropriate Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccines (VAC-5) Funds
• RFP Award – EMR Software
• Reclassify Aging Service Aide (Grade V, $27,283-$38,518) to Social Welfare Examiner (Grade VIII, $30,909-$43,637)
• Award Preschool Transportation Bid

The Steuben County Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved a five-year contract with Netsmart for electronic medical record (EMR) software, not to exceed $662,237.55, with an initial purchase price of $228,737.51 and an ongoing annual fee of $108,407.51. The committee also authorized several other contracts and purchases, including a $35,034.04 Toshiba fax server for the Diona Mobility Project, a $20,000 contract with Arnot Health for homebound COVID-19 vaccines, and multiple service contracts with CASA Trinity and other providers. A motion to proceed with designating a Poet Laureate for the county failed due to lack of a second.

• Approved five-year Netsmart EMR software contract, not to exceed $662,237.55 (5-0)
• Approved $35,034.04 purchase of Toshiba fax server for Diona Mobility Project (5-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Arnot Health for homebound COVID-19 vaccines (5-0)
• Approved $83,355 one-year crisis outreach contract with CASA Trinity (5-0)
• Approved $146,451 two-year CASA Trinity contract for case management and MAT treatment (5-0)
• Approved $80,500 increase to Pathways contract for mental health and substance abuse counselors (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Aging Services Aide to Social Welfare Examiner (5-0)
• Poet Laureate motion failed due to lack of a second

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold its regular monthly meeting, with public hearings and final votes on two local laws: one to create a Director of Public Safety position and another to allow 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer with supervision. The agenda also includes numerous resolutions on funding, contracts, and reclassifications.

• Final adoption of Local Law No. 1, establishing Director of Public Safety
• Final adoption of Local Law No. 2, allowing supervised youth deer hunting
• Presenting Local Law No. 3, waiving residency for deputy sheriffs
• Authorizing contracts for tax bill printing and court room seating
• Approving SFEIS for Bath Landfill Eastern Expansion

Traffic Safety Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board held its March 26, 2021 meeting, electing Sheriff James Allard as Chair and Chief Jeff Spaulding as Vice Chair for 2021. The board approved the minutes from the December 18, 2021 meeting and received reports from member agencies on traffic enforcement, DWI trends, and upcoming road projects. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Elected Sheriff James Allard as Chair for 2021 (motion carried)
• Elected Chief Jeff Spaulding as Vice Chair for 2021 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Steuben Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation

This meeting of the Steuben Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation has no agenda available. The agenda text indicates only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The board approved the minutes from the 2020 annual meeting, the 2021 budget and proposed budgets through 2025, the independent auditor's report for fiscal year 2020, and the 2020 annual report. It also re-approved the mission statement, performance measures, investment policy, and disposition of property guidelines with no changes, and set the membership of the audit and governance committees. Officers were elected for the coming year.

• Approved minutes from the 2020 annual meeting and subsequent 2020 minutes.
• Approved no changes to the Mission Statement and Performance Measures.
• Approved no changes to the Investment Policy.
• Approved no changes to the Disposition of Property Guidelines.
• Set Audit and Finance Committee and Governance Committee membership to Jack Wheeler, Tammy Hurd-Harvey, and Jeff James.
• Elected officers: Jack Wheeler as President, Christopher Brewer as Vice President, Mitchell Alger as Treasurer, Jeff James as Secretary.
• Approved the Independent Auditor's Report for fiscal year ended December 31, 2020.
• Approved the 2020 Annual Report for filing with the State Authority Budget Office and local officials.