Steuben County public meetings in 2023

Finance Committee

The committee approved a $1,287,213 appropriation from the General Fund Balance for Black Creek Security System upgrades at the jail. Other key actions included appropriating $2.5 million in state day care funding and authorizing several department budget transfers and equipment purchases.

• Approved $1,287,213 from General Fund Balance for jail security system upgrades (5-0)
• Approved $2.5 million in NYS Day Care Funding for Social Services (5-0)
• Approved $55,490 for electronic poll books and on-demand printers (5-0)
• Approved $21,836.28 for three Western Star plows (5-0)
• Ratified $35,592 emergency purchase of a chiller server for the jail (5-0)
• Approved $7,800 contract with Hunt Engineers for jail plumbing and ceiling design (5-0)
• Approved 2024 STOP DWI Plan for forwarding to the Legislature (5-0)
• Authorized $16,500 in additional STOP DWI grant funds (5-0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The Mental Health Subcommittee discussed ongoing staff recruitment challenges, new hires, and program partnerships. It reported on homelessness numbers, funding restorations, and data sharing for ER psychiatric placements. No votes, approvals, or other formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a significant appropriation for the jail's security management system and renewed several operational contracts. The board also authorized the acceptance of various donations and grant funds for the Sheriff's Office.

• Approved $1,287,213.00 from General Fund Balance for Black Creek security system upgrades at the jail
• Approved renewal of PrimeCare contract at an annual cost of $1,606,609.00 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of inmate housing contract with Allegany County (5-0)
• Approved $7,800.00 contract with Hunt Engineers for jail plumbing and ceiling design study (5-0)
• Ratified $35,592.00 emergency purchase of a chiller server from Johnson Controls (5-0)
• Approved 2024 STOP DWI Plan and authorized $16,500.00 in additional grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized inter-municipal agreements for Sheriff's Office security services at town and village courts (5-0)
• Approved $1,050.00 in total donations for K-9 program and bicycle helmets (5-0)

County Legislature

The County Legislature convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel matters. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the purchase of four ten-wheel trucks and awarded a bid for heated concrete. Members also authorized budget transfers for equipment and plows and decided to rebid the sale of scrap steel.

• Awarded bid for four heavy-duty ten-wheel trucks to Dimmick Group Peterbilt/Utica for $1,220,992.00 (5-0)
• Awarded bid for heated portland cement concrete to Heidelberg Materials Northeast-NY, LLC at $200.00 per cubic yard (5-0)
• Rejected scrap steel sale bid and authorized rebid with a trucking option (5-0)
• Approved $21,836.28 for three Western Star plows and amended the Major Equipment List (5-0)
• Authorized $4,000 budget transfer for minor equipment including metal detectors and IT racks (5-0)
• Authorized auction of surplus detour signs from the CR 88 bridge project (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the August 7, 2023, meeting (5-0)