Steuben County public meetings in 2025

Traffic Safety Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or contracts are listed for decision or discussion.

Administration Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252. It will also discuss implementing and funding the County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Additional agenda items include awarding the bid for the bridge replacement project and a bid for a polyethylene insert sander unit. An executive session of the Administration Committee will address personnel and collective bargaining matters.

• Authorization to transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for County Road 4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for polyethylene insert sander unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations

The committee approved the appointment of Lisa Rodbourn as Deputy Clerk of the Legislature, placing her above the midpoint of Management Grade F, Step 10 with a salary of $73,509. It also voted to adjourn the regular session and reconvene in an executive session under the Public Officers’ Law and related statutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Lisa Rodbourn as Deputy Clerk, above midpoint Management Grade F, Step 10, $73,509 (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session per Public Officers’ Law (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the Cohocton project and approve funding for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Special Public Works Committee will award the bid for the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project and award a contract for a polyethylene insert sander unit with installation. The Special Administration Committee will hold an executive session on personnel matters and collective negotiations under the Public Officers’ Law.

• Transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to Cohocton project (4/Cohocton.5252)
• Approve implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Award contract for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations per Public Officers’ Law

The committee authorized a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the 4/Cohocton.5252 account for the County Route 4 BridgeNY project. They also approved entering into an agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation to fund and implement the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works (5‑0) and Finance (4‑0) committees. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252 account (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)
• Authorize NYSDOT agreement for County Road 4 bridge replacement over Cohocton River (BIN 3332800) (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)
• Adjourn meeting (5‑0 PW, 4‑0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold public hearings and vote on three local laws, including 2026 salaries for elected and appointed officials. The body is also considering contracts for a bridge replacement on County Road 4 and a fixed LPR project.

• Local Law No. 4: Establishing annual salaries for certain officials and department heads for fiscal year 2026
• Implementation and contract for the County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River
• Contract with Motorola Solutions for the Fixed LPR Project
• Appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds to ProAction for Bridge to Hope Center case management
• Employment agreement for County Manager Jack K. Wheeler

The Legislature adopted Resolution 245‑25, directing the Commissioner of Finance to cancel unpaid taxes on three listed properties and issue certificates of withdrawal. It accepted the December 15, 2025 communications log (Resolution 246‑25) and filed it for reference. The body also adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Four (Resolution 247‑25), establishing 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, including raising the County Clerk’s salary from $90,217 to $101,745. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.

• Adopted Resolution 245‑25 – cancel unpaid taxes on properties listed in Schedule A
• Adopted Resolution 246‑25 – accept and file the December 15, 2025 communications log
• Adopted Resolution 247‑25 – adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Four setting FY 2026 salaries (e.g., County Clerk $101,745)
• Approved the minutes of the prior meeting (motion carried)
• Presented Certificates of Appreciation to two Social Services employees for service milestones

Public Works Committee

The Public Works and Finance committees are meeting to discuss funding and implementation for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Public Works committee will also consider bid awards for the bridge project and a sander unit.

• Transfer of $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Implementation and funding of County Road 4 Bridge Replacement Over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Bid award for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation

The committee authorized a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund Unrestricted to the 4/Cohocton.5252 account for the County Route 4 BridgeNY project. It also approved an agreement with NYSDOT to fund and implement the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800). Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works (5‑0) and Finance (4‑0) committees.

• Approved $4,400,000 transfer to 4/Cohocton.5252 account (Public Works 5‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Authorized NYSDOT agreement for County Road 4 bridge replacement (Public Works 5‑0, Finance 4‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee will consider authorizing a $4,400,000 transfer from the D Fund to the Cohocton project and approve funding for the County Road 4 bridge replacement over the Cohocton River. The Special Public Works Committee will award the bid for the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project and award a contract for a polyethylene insert sander unit with installation. The Special Administration Committee will hold an executive session on personnel matters and collective negotiations.

• Authorization to transfer $4,400,000 from D Fund Unrestricted to 4/Cohocton.5252
• Authorization of implementation and funding for County Road 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River (BIN 3332800)
• Award bid for CR4 Bridge Replacement Project
• Bid award for Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit with installation
• Executive session on personnel and collective negotiations

The committee approved awarding the CR4 Bridge Replacement Project to TWIN TIERS CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $4,200,290. It also approved awarding two Polyethylene Insert Sander Units to WILBRI, INC. for $14,871.80. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Awarded CR4 Bridge Replacement Project to TWIN TIERS CONSTRUCTORS, INC. for $4,200,290 (5-0)
• Awarded Polyethylene Insert Sander Unit (2 units) to WILBRI, INC. for $14,871.80 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law Tentatively No. Five for the Year 2025. This proposed law would allow the Part-Time Senior Assistant County Attorney to live in Steuben County or any contiguous county.

• Public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Five for the Year 2025 regarding residency requirements for the Part-Time Senior Assistant County Attorney

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law Tentatively No. Four for 2025. This law proposes establishing annual salaries for certain elected or appointed officials with fixed terms for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Proposed salary increase for County Clerk from $90,217 in 2025 to $101,745 in 2026

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Six for 2025, which codifies the county's General Codes. The hearing will address the adoption of the General Codes, the repeal of local laws not included in the new codification, and the permissive referendum process. The meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers, 20 East Morris Street, Bath, NY.

• Public hearing on adoption and codification of the General Codes of Steuben County
• Provision to repeal all local laws not included in the new General Codes
• Effective date set for 45 days after final adoption, subject to a permissive referendum
• Requirement for a petition signed by 10% of gubernatorial voters to trigger a referendum

Community Services Board

The Steuben County Community Services Board will meet to review the Local Services Plan and department financials. The board will also receive updates on the PROS, case management, and court navigator programs.

• Review of Local Services Plan
• Review of Steuben County Community Services financials
• Updates on court navigator program, case management, and PROS

The Community Services Board reviewed the 2025 Local Services Plan and discussed progress toward housing, crisis response, opioid settlement funds, workforce recruitment, and transportation needs. Financials for 2025 and the 2026 budget were presented, including costs for 730 exams and restorations. Updates were given on the Court Navigator program and the PROS program, including recent grant awards. No formal motions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will discuss department requests including personnel reclassifications and several contract awards. The body is also reviewing a contingency fund transfer for judgments and claims.

• Contingency Fund Transfer for Judgements & Claims: $260,000
• Iron Mountain contract: $20,000
• Parking Lot Lease: $5,500
• SRS Systems, Inc. contract: $675.00
• Creation of three part-time Investigator positions in the Office of the District Attorney

The Administration Committee approved the November 10 minutes and a standard workday/retirement reporting resolution, both unanimously. It authorized a one‑year extension of the IQS contract at $4,800 per month and transferred $260,000 from the Contingency Fund to the Judgments & Claims line item. The committee also approved the Statement of Taxes Due, awarded the Deferred Compensation Plan RFP to Mission Square, and reclassified a part‑time Assistant District Attorney to a full‑time trainee position. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved November 10 minutes (5-0)
• Approved standard workday and retirement reporting resolution (5-0)
• Authorized extension of IQS contract for one year at $4,800/month (5-0)
• Authorized $260,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgments & Claims (5-0)
• Approved Statement of Taxes Due and delivery of tax rolls with warrants (5-0)
• Awarded Deferred Compensation Plan RFP to Mission Square (5-0)
• Authorized three‑year SRS Systems contract for time‑clock maintenance at $675 total (5-0)
• Reclassified part‑time Assistant District Attorney to full‑time trainee (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve minutes from November 10, 2025, and consider department requests including a $260,000 transfer for judgments and claims, authorization to allocate opioid funds, and the addition of a compactor motor to the Landfill equipment list.

• Approval of November 10, 2025, minutes
• Contingency Fund Transfer – Judgements & Claims ($260,000)
• Authorization to allocate opioid funds to Bridge to Hope Center
• Addition of compactor motor to Landfill equipment list
• Designating officials to approve tax roll error corrections

The committee approved several budget items, including a $260,000 transfer to Judgments & Claims, $50,000 opioid funds to ProAction, and $250,904 for the first year of a countywide ALPR camera system. It also added a $12,015.94 hydraulic motor to the Bath Landfill equipment list, designated officials for tax roll corrections, and authorized an $18,088.75 consultant payment. All motions passed, with the ALPR camera funding approved by a 4‑1 vote.

• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 meeting (5-0)
• Approved $260,000 contingency fund transfer to Judgments & Claims (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 opioid funds allocation to ProAction (5-0)
• Approved $250,904 appropriation for first‑year ALPR camera system (4-1)
• Approved $12,015.94 addition of hydraulic drive motor to Bath Landfill equipment list (5-0)
• Approved designation of officials for tax roll error corrections, refunds and credits (5-0)
• Approved $18,088.75 payment to consultant Televate from Communications Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Office for the Aging Advisory Council

The Office for the Aging Advisory Council will meet to discuss the dissolution of the RSVP Advisory Council and vote on the matter. The meeting will include a director's report and a report from the Senior Services Steering Committee.

• Dissolution of RSVP Advisory Council (vote required)
• Director's Report
• Senior Services Steering Committee (SSSF) Report
• Public Comment Period
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will discuss several 2026 contract items from the Planning and Buildings & Grounds departments, receive an update on the snowmobile grant, and consider the County Manager’s proposals. Included are a $67,500 inter‑municipal agreement with Livingston County for weights & measures services and a $10,000 REDEC allocation. No other agenda items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Inter‑municipal agreement with Livingston County for Weights & Measures Services – $67,500
• REDEC allocation – $10,000
• 2026 contracts for Buildings & Grounds (Eastern Security; Davis‑Ulmer Sprinkler; Southern Tier Fire Extinguisher; John W. Danforth; Casella Waste Management; Schindler Elevator)
• 2026 contracts for Planning Department (details not specified)
• Snowmobile Grant update from Planning Department

The committee unanimously approved the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved multiple 2026 contracts, including a $945,000 agreement for the Steuben County Conference & Visitors Bureau and various snowmobile club and chamber of commerce contracts, all by a 5‑0 vote. The committee also authorized renewals of the inter‑municipal weights‑and‑measures agreement with Livingston County, the Hornell Humane Society contract for $11,500, and the REDEC contract for $10,000, each passing 5‑0.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Buildings & Grounds maintenance contracts (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 contracts including $945,000 County Conference & Visitors Bureau (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of inter‑municipal weights‑and‑measures agreement with Livingston County ($65,000 annually) (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Hornell Humane Society contract for $11,500 (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of REDEC contract for $10,000 (5‑0)
• Adjourned regular session and set executive session (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The committee will discuss 2026 contracts for Public Health, the Office for the Aging, and Social Services. Members will review funding requests for opioid programs and a $20,000 allocation for United Way.

• Request to allocate opioid funds to Bridge to Hope for a case manager position
• United Way funding of $20,000
• Reclassification of Public Health Specialist ($59,873 - $88,566) to Public Health Emergency Coordinator ($51,721 - $76,506)
• Creation of one Account Clerk-Typist position ($35,007 - $51,782)
• Review of 2026 contracts for Public Health, Office for the Aging, and Social Services

The committee approved the minutes from November meetings (5‑0). It allocated $50,000 in opioid settlement funds to ProAction to cover half of a case manager position at the Bridge to Hope center (5‑0). It also approved 2026 contracts for Public Health, the Office for the Aging, and Social Services, dissolved the RSVP Advisory Board, reclassified a vacant public health specialist, created an account clerk position, and extended the United Way Dolly Parton Imagination Library contract (each 5‑0).

• Approved November 1 and 24, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Allocated $50,000 opioid funds to ProAction for Bridge to Hope case manager (5-0)
• Approved 2026 contracts for Public Health and Special Children’s Services (5-0)
• Approved 2026 contracts for the Office for the Aging (5-0)
• Authorized dissolution of the RSVP Advisory Board and creation of AmeriCorps Senior Advisory Council (5-0)
• Reclassified vacant Public Health Specialist to Public Health Emergency Coordinator (5-0)
• Created one Account Clerk‑Typist position in Community Services (5-0)
• Extended United Way Dolly Parton Imagination Library contract for $20,000 annually (5-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to approve minutes, discuss the sale of a property on River Road in Corning, and review bid awards and grant applications. The next meeting is scheduled for January 7, 2026.

• Approval of November 5, 2025 minutes
• River Road, Corning – Sale discussion
• Award Bids review
• Inventory Update
• Grant Application Status

The board approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. It awarded air‑monitoring contracts to Paradigm for three demolition sites at 1A Erie Street (Cohocton) for $1,890, 87 Denison Parkway (Corning) for $2,682, and 4788 Church Street (Campbell) for $1,980. The board also awarded the Fenderson Street rehabilitation project in Painted Post to Griffin Construction for $188,100 and demolition contracts for 97 Gorton Street (Corning) and 6238 North Main Street Extension (Hornellsville) to MJR for $31,400. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 1A Erie St, Cohocton ($1,890) (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 87 Denison Pkwy, Corning ($2,682) (6-0)
• Awarded air-monitoring bid to Paradigm for 4788 Church St, Campbell ($1,980) (6-0)
• Awarded Fenderson St rehab to Griffin Construction ($188,100) (6-0)
• Awarded demolition bids to MJR for 97 Gorton St, Corning and 6238 N Main St Ext., Hornellsville ($31,400) (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will approve the November 3 minutes and discuss several departmental requests, including maintenance agreements, a K‑9 donation, and a new inter‑municipal inmate‑housing agreement. It will consider authorizing $18,088.75 from the Communications Systems Capital Project for a Televate invoice and personnel reclassifications in the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting will also set the date and time for the January 2026 session.

• Renew maintenance agreements with LTron, Cellebrite, and Lexipol (Sheriff’s Office)
• Accept donation of a K‑9 unit
• Renew inter‑municipal agreement with Schuyler County for housing inmates
• Authorize $18,088.75 Televate invoice from Communications Systems Capital Project
• Reclassify part‑time Assistant District Attorney to full‑time trainee position

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the November 3, 2025 minutes and authorized several funding and contract actions, all passing unanimously. Key approvals included renewing maintenance agreements, a $75 K‑9 donation, an inmate‑housing agreement with Schuyler County, and a $250,904 appropriation for a Motorola fixed ALPR camera system. Additional actions were the renewal of a forensic pathology contract, payment of a consultant invoice, and the creation of three part‑time investigator positions.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of LTRON ($2,001), Cellebrite ($34,000) and Lexipol ($24,000) maintenance agreements (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $75.00 donation for K‑9 program (5-0)
• Authorized intermunicipal inmate‑housing agreement with Schuyler County at $100 per inmate per day (5-0)
• Approved $250,904 appropriation from IT Capital Project for first‑year Motorola fixed ALPR camera system (5-0)
• Renewed Riverside Forensic Pathology contract (2‑year) at $1,300 full autopsy and $600 external exam (5-0)
• Approved $18,088.75 payment to consultant Televate from Communications Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Created three part‑time investigator positions in the District Attorney’s Office (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will meet to approve minutes, terminate a solar lease, and authorize bids for bridge repairs and road equipment. Public comment is not available at this committee meeting.

• Approval of November 3, 2025 minutes
• Request to terminate solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc.
• Authorization for bridge beam purchases for five county bridges
• Approval of bids for bottled water, lubricants, and bulldozers
• Setting the date for the January 5, 2026 meeting

The Public Works Committee approved the November 3 minutes (4‑0) and authorized the County Manager to terminate the solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc. (4‑0). It also added a $12,015.94 hydraulic drive motor to the Bath landfill equipment list (4‑0) and approved a series of contracts, including bridge beam replacements and equipment purchases, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized termination of solar PV lease with Abundant Solar Power, Inc. (4-0)
• Added hydraulic drive motor for Aljon compactor at Bath landfill, $12,015.94 (4-0)
• Extended bottled water contract with B&B Water Conditioning, Inc. through Dec 31, 2026 (4-0)
• Awarded bulldozer contract to Five Star Equipment for $141,091.63 (4-0)
• Awarded diesel‑powered road broom to Tracey Road Equipment for $83,490.00 (4-0)
• Awarded prestressed concrete bridge beams to low bidders (total costs $123,230.00 to $155,260.00) (4-0)
• Awarded tree services contract to Beers Tree Service at $1,648 per day and $2,000 per emergency call (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to consider an award for a Warming Center contract. The meeting will be held in person at the Legislative Chambers and via webinar.

• Award contract for Warming Center
• Meeting held in Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor Annex Building, Bath, NY
• Meeting accessible via webinar

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee awarded the warming‑center RFP to Bridge to Hope Nonprofit for $272,800. The motion was made by Mr. Tobia, seconded by Mr. Van Caeseele, and passed 4‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Awarded warming‑center contract to Bridge to Hope for $272,800 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider a slate of proposed resolutions, including adopting several local laws, approving fund transfers, and creating or reclassifying county positions. Key actions include setting salaries for elected and appointed officials for fiscal year 2026, waiving a residency requirement for the senior assistant county attorney, and codifying the county’s general codes. Additional items address budget allocations for the coroner, a clean‑water capital project, and staffing changes in the public defender and county manager offices.

• Present Local Law Tentatively No. Four to establish annual salaries of certain elected or appointed officials for FY 2026
• Present Local Law Tentatively No. Six to codify the General Codes of Steuben County
• Authorize a contingency fund transfer to the Coroner’s Budget
• Establish a capital project for the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund Grant
• Create one full‑time Assistant Public Defender Trainee position, Management Grade I

The Legislature adopted the minutes from the prior meeting. It accepted the November 24 communications log from the County Manager’s Office. By acclamation, it approved Local Law Tentatively No. Four, setting the County Clerk’s salary at $101,745 for fiscal year 2026 and ordering a public hearing on December 15, 2025. It also adopted a resolution to receive and file the communications log.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Accepted communications log from County Manager’s Office (acclamation – adopted)
• Approved Local Law Tentatively No. Four establishing County Clerk salary at $101,745 (acclamation – adopted)
• Ordered public hearing on Dec 15, 2025 for Local Law No. Four (acclamation – adopted)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will vote on the final adoption of the county budget for fiscal year 2026 and on the accompanying appropriation resolution. It will also adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets salaries for certain elected and appointed officials and department heads for FY 2026. Additional actions include accepting the 2026 budget for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District and directing tax levies for watershed districts.

• Adopt Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing salaries for elected/appointed officials and department heads (FY 2026)
• Final adoption of the Steuben County annual budget for fiscal year 2026
• Amend the budget and adopt the appropriation resolution for fiscal year 2026
• Accept the 2026 budget of the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District
• Direct the levy of taxes for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District due January 2026

The County Legislature adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets the FY 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials. It also adopted the final FY 2026 county budget, approving $1,342,541 in capital project funding for emergency services, community services, and information technology. The Clerk was directed to file proofs of publication for the budget and watershed hearings and to submit certified copies of the budget to the State Comptroller and other officials.

• Adopted Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing FY 2026 salaries for elected/appointed officials (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Adopted FY 2026 county budget (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Approved capital project appropriations: Emergency Services $100,000, Community Services $205,000, Information Technology $1,037,541 (total $1,342,541) (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to file proofs of publication for budget and watershed hearing notices (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to file certified copy of FY 2026 budget with New York State Comptroller (Roll Call – Adopted)
• Directed Clerk to forward certified copies of the budget to the Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency, the Commissioner of Finance, and the Budget Officer (Roll Call – Adopted)

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing to consider objections to the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes' Protection and Rehabilitation District. This roll applies to the 2026 budget year.

• Public hearing on the 2025 Assessment Roll for the Lamoka/Waneta Lakes' Protection and Rehabilitation District

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature is holding a public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Three for the Year 2025. This law proposes establishing annual salaries for specific department heads and officials with fixed terms of office for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Public Works: $133,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Finance: $133,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Commissioner of Social Service: $148,040
• Proposed 2026 salary for County Clerk: $98,806
• Proposed 2026 salary for Sheriff: $124,878

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025, to consider objections to the 2026 Assessment Roll for the Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District. The roll has been filed at the Steuben County Office Building and is available for public inspection.

• Public Hearing on Marsh Ditch Watershed Protection District Assessment Roll
• Held at Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Bath, NY
• Roll filed at Steuben County Office Building, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath, NY
• Deadline for disability accommodations: at least one week in advance
• Contact Clerk of Legislature at 607-664-2247 for special needs

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will conduct a public hearing to discuss the tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026. The meeting will take place on November 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. in the Legislative Chambers in Bath, New York.

• Public hearing on the tentative 2026 fiscal year budget
• Proposed annual salary for County Manager: $187,592.00
• Proposed annual salary for County Legislature members: $16,200.00 each
• Proposed annual salary for Chair of the County Legislature: $28,200.00

Public Hearings

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. to consider any objections to the 2025 assessment roll for the Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District covering the towns of Prattsburgh, Wheeler, and Urbana. The assessment roll has been completed and filed with the Steuben County Real Property Tax Service Agency and is available for public inspection at the Steuben County Office Building, 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath. The hearing will take place in the Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Village of Bath. Persons needing accommodations should contact the clerk at 607‑664‑2247.

• Public hearing on objections to the 2025 assessment roll for Upper Five Mile Creek Watershed Protection District
• Assessment roll filed with Steuben County Real Property Tax Service Agency; available for public inspection at 3 East Pulteney Square, Bath
• Hearing location: Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Village of Bath, on Nov 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
• Contact Clerk Brenda K. Scotchmer at 607‑664‑2247 for disability accommodations or translation services

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York will meet on November 21, 2025 to receive reports, elect officers for 2026, and set the next meeting date. Attendees will discuss a resolution urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to develop and implement a centralized data collection system for recycling and solid waste. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Steuben County Land Bank and a tour of the HP Hood facility.

• Resolution urging NYSDEC to develop a centralized recycling and solid‑waste data system
• Nominating Committee report – 2026 slate of officers (President, 1st VP, 2nd VP)
• Adoption of the 2026 meeting calendar
• Treasurer’s report for October 2025
• Presentation on Steuben County Land Bank and tour of HP Hood facility

The meeting approved the minutes from the October 17, 2025 session. The Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2025, showing $800.00 received and $874.86 paid, was approved. The 2026 slate of officers—President Mark Rondinaro, 1st Vice President Tom Sweet, and 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Partee—was adopted. All motions were carried.

• Approved October 17, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Treasurer's Report for October 31, 2025 (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 President Mark Rondinaro (Schuyler) (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 1st Vice President Tom Sweet (Chemung) (motion carried)
• Adopted 2026 2nd Vice President Elizabeth Partee (Seneca) (motion carried)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will hold a special session on November 14, 2025. The agenda includes a presentation of the budget message, a budget workshop, and consideration of any urgent county matters requiring legislative action. The meeting will conclude with unfinished business and adjournment.

• Presentation of the Budget Message
• Budget Workshop
• Proposed Resolutions for other relevant and urgent County matters
• Unfinished business
• Adjournment

The special session was called to present the draft 2026 budget. Legislators heard a detailed overview of expenditures, revenues, and category changes, including Social Services, Education, Public Safety, Health, and Public Works. No motions were introduced and no votes were recorded. The meeting ended without any formal decisions.

209 Investigation Committee

The 209 Investigation Committee will meet on November 10, 2025. The purpose of the meeting is to receive an update from retained counsel.

• Update from retained counsel

The 209 Investigation Committee moved to enter an executive session, then to end that session and reconvene, and finally to adjourn. All three motions were approved unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Adjourn into executive session (2-0)
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene regular session (2-0)
• Adjourn meeting (2-0)

Administration Committee

The committee is discussing various department requests, including personnel reclassifications and appointments. The body is also reviewing equipment purchases for elections and IT, as well as tax equalization reports.

• Five-year contract with Clear Ballot for Central Count Scanner System ($55,977.07)
• Equipment purchases for Elections: 3 printer carts ($993.89) and 6 Avision printers ($2,694.00)
• Adopting Table of Equalization Rates and filing the Report of County Equalization
• Personnel actions including creating a part-time Public Information Specialist and a Public Defender Trainee
• Awarding bid for 20 HP ProBook 4 G1i Notebooks

The committee adopted the codified collection of county local laws and eliminated the $3,000 cap on the Gold Star Parent property‑tax exemption (vote 5‑0). It also approved the semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $786,773.13, authorized several IT purchases, and approved a health‑insurance stop‑loss contract with Tokio Marine for $334,000 annually.

• Adopted codified local laws and removed $3,000 Gold Star Parent exemption limit (5‑0)
• Accepted semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $786,773.13 (5‑0)
• Authorized purchase of five replacement MDTs for the Sheriff’s Office at $21,600 (5‑0)
• Awarded IT bid for 20 HP ProBook notebooks to ICT Resources for $16,890.60 (5‑0)
• Approved RPSv4 annual license fee (5‑0)
• Authorized election equipment purchase: three printer carts $993.89 and six printers $2,694 (5‑0)
• Approved health‑insurance stop‑loss contract with Tokio Marine for $334,000 annually (5‑0)
• Reclassified an Assistant District Attorney to Senior Assistant District Attorney (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will discuss various department funding requests and budget transfers. Key items include a new contract for election scanners and equipment additions for Public Works.

• Appropriation of $232,908 for Public Defender Aid to Defense for Discovery Grant
• Five-year contract with Clear Ballot for Central Count Scanner System totaling $55,977.07
• Appropriation of $318,000 for LTPUPGRADE within the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project
• Public Works request to add a mid-size bulldozer, wheel loader, two sanders, road broom, and heavy-duty truck to the Major Equipment List
• Contingency Fund transfer of $52,000 to the Coroners Budget

The Steuben County Finance Committee unanimously approved a series of funding motions, including a $1,000,000 transfer to the Flood 8/24 disaster response accounts and a $318,000 reallocation for a Leachate Treatment Plant upgrade. Other approvals covered a $18,500 sheriff grant, a $232,908 public defender discovery grant, a $52,000 contingency transfer to the Coroner’s budget, a $100,000 equipment transfer for Public Works, and a $55,977 renewal of the Clear Ballot contract. All motions carried a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized $1,000,000 transfer from D Fund to Disaster Response – Flood 8/24 (4-0)
• Authorized creation of Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project and $318,000 reallocation (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Campaign Grant for Sheriff’s Office (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of $232,908 Aid to Defense for Discovery Grant (4-0)
• Authorized $52,000 contingency fund transfer to Coroner’s Budget (4-0)
• Authorized $100,000 transfer from Vehicle Lease Chargebacks to Major Equipment for Public Works (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of Clear Ballot five‑year contract for $55,977.07 using grant funds (4-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $8,263.40 Poll Site Accessibility Grant extension (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will approve minutes from October meetings, consider departmental requests including a bid award to replace three casement windows at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building and authorization to spend from the WINREPLACE capital project, hear updates from the Steuben County Industrial Development Agency, and discuss new business urging amendments to state law to allow local opt‑outs from the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and related electrification mandates.

• Bid award to replace three casement windows at Hammondsport Ambulance Building
• Authorization to spend funds from the WINREPLACE capital project
• Steuben County Loan Fund update from the Industrial Development Agency
• Activity update from the Industrial Development Agency
• New business urging state law amendments for local opt‑outs from CLCPA and electrification mandates

The committee approved the minutes from the October 1 and 8 meetings. It awarded a $8,958 contract to Moran Glass to replace three casement windows at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building and authorized spending the same amount from the WINREPLACE capital project. It also approved a $200,000 appropriation from the unassigned fund balance to REDEC for the Steuben County Loan Fund.

• Approved October 1 and 8 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded $8,958 window replacement contract to Moran Glass (5-0)
• Authorized $8,958 spend from WINREPLACE capital project (5-0)
• Authorized $200,000 appropriation to REDEC loan fund (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will consider several departmental requests. Items include an opioid awareness media campaign presentation, approval of 2025‑2026 youth sports funding allocations, amendments to contracts with Finger Lakes UCP, Inc. and Birnie Bus Service, Inc., and approval of contracts for quality‑assurance software ($23,125) and strategic planning services ($12,133). The committee will also vote on personnel reclassifications affecting salary grades.

• Opioid Awareness Media Campaign Presentation – Trellis
• Approval of 2025‑2026 Youth Sports Funding Allocations
• Amend Contract with Finger Lakes UCP, Inc.
• Contract approval for S2AY Rural Health Network services: QA/QI software $23,125 and Strategic Planning $12,133
• Reclassify One Social Welfare Examiner position from CSEA Grade F ($38,595‑$57,090) to Aging Services Assistant, CSEA Grade D ($35,007‑$51,782)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved a slate of 2026 contracts for the Department of Community Services, including $617,442 for forensic housing and $650,906 for respite services, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also authorized two new petty‑cash drawers ($100 at the Corning Clinic and $300 for Compeer) and closed an existing drawer, accepted $7,804 in OMH COLA funds, and approved 2025‑2026 youth sports and education funding. All motions passed with votes of 5‑0 except the youth sports allocation, which passed 4‑0‑1.

• Approved 2026 Community Services contracts (multiple items, e.g., $617,442 forensic housing, $650,906 respite services) – vote 5-0
• Authorized two new petty‑cash drawers ($100 Corning Clinic, $300 Compeer) and closed Canisteo drawer – vote 5-0
• Accepted $7,804 OMH COLA funds and appropriated $5,127, $2,046, $631 to specific accounts – vote 5-0
• Approved 2025‑2026 Youth Sports & Education funding allocations – vote 4-0-1 (1 abstention)
• Authorized contract with Dr. Coron for child/family evaluations at $150 per hour – vote 5-0
• Approved minutes of the October 1 and October 27, 2025 meetings – vote 5-0

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will review the Treasurer’s Report and discuss several financial actions, including the sale of River Road in Corning and a related change order. The board will consider a budget transfer, adopt the 2026 budget, and evaluate a grant application.

• River Road, Corning – Sale
• River Road, Corning – Change Order
• Budget Transfer
• 2026 Budget Adoption
• Grant Application

The Steuben County Land Bank Board adopted the 2026 budget of $1.875 million. It approved the purchase of 11948 River Road for a net price of $270,000 and a $1,550 radon‑system change order for that property. The board transferred $150,000 into the renovation cost line, sold a Wayland parcel for $1.00, and rejected the original Townsend Avenue bid in favor of a lower bidder. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of 11948 River Road for $270,000 net price (6-0)
• Approved $1,550 change order for radon system at 11948 River Road (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of $100,000 from contingency and $50,000 from demo to renovation costs (6-0)
• Adopted 2026 budget of $1.875 million (6-0)
• Authorized sale of 11 East Naples Street to Village of Wayland for $1.00 (6-0)
• Rejected original bid for 20 Townsend Avenue and awarded to second lowest bidder CJE for $279,950 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will approve minutes from October meetings and consider several departmental requests. Items include a $232,908 appropriation for the Public Defender's discovery grant, contract renewals for the District Attorney’s paralegal service and a five‑year Axon body‑camera storage agreement, and a $52,000 fund transfer to the Coroner’s budget. Personnel actions involve reclassifying an Assistant District Attorney position and creating an Assistant Public Defender trainee role.

• Approve $232,908 aid to Public Defender for discovery grant
• Renew contract with Finger Lakes Paralegal Service for District Attorney’s Office
• Approve five‑year contract with Axon for body‑camera footage storage
• Transfer $52,000 from contingency fund to Coroner’s budget
• Reclassify one Assistant District Attorney position to Senior Assistant District Attorney

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the October meeting minutes and authorized several financial actions, including a $232,908 Aid to Defense grant and a $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Grant. It renewed contracts for the District Attorney’s office, the Sheriff’s body‑camera storage, and emergency‑services providers, and transferred $52,000 to the Coroner’s budget. The committee also reclassified an Assistant District Attorney position and created an Assistant Public Defender Trainee position.

• Approved October 6 and October 27 minutes (5‑0)
• Authorized Public Defender to accept and appropriate $232,908 Aid to Defense grant (5‑0)
• Authorized District Attorney to renew Finger Lakes Paralegal Services contract at $85.00 per hour (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept $18,500 High Visibility Engagement Campaign grant (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew Axon body‑camera storage contract at $46,355.90 annually (5‑0)
• Authorized $52,000 contingency fund transfer into the 2025 Coroner’s budget (5‑0)
• Reclassified one Assistant District Attorney to Senior Assistant District Attorney (5‑0)
• Created an Assistant Public Defender Trainee position (5‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will approve the October 6 minutes, consider a $100,000 budget transfer to major equipment, and amend the equipment list to add several items. It will also discuss additional disaster‑response funding for the August 24 flood and authorize $318,000 for a new expense line in the Leachate Treatment Plant capital project. Finally, the committee will review a series of bids and contracts for various construction and utility services.

• Budget Transfer – $100,000 from Vehicle Lease/Chargeback to Major Equipment
• Amend Major Equipment List: mid‑size bulldozer, wheel loader, two 8’ poly insert sanders, motorized road broom, heavy‑duty truck with center line broom
• Authorize $318,000 for new expense line LTPUPGRADE in the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project
• Bid review – Portland Cement Concrete (heated)
• Utility Permit Consulting Services (extension) contract

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting (4‑0). It authorized a $100,000 transfer for a road broom, a $1,000,000 transfer for Flood 8/24 disaster response, and created a Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project with a $318,000 fund reallocation (each 4‑0). The committee also approved major equipment purchases and awarded multiple bids for concrete, transmission, steel, and consulting services (all 4‑0).

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized $100,000 transfer from Vehicle Lease Chargebacks to Major Equipment for a road broom (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of mid‑size bulldozer, wheel loader, two 8’ poly insert sanders, motorized road broom and heavy‑duty truck (4‑0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 transfer from D Fund to Disaster Response – Flood 8/24 accounts (4‑0)
• Created Leachate Treatment Plant Upgrade project and reallocated $318,000 to cover local share of $25 million grant (4‑0)
• Awarded Portland cement concrete bid to Custom Mix Concrete, Inc. and Heidelberg Materials Northeast (4‑0)
• Awarded remanufactured transmission for 2013 Peterbilt 367 to Point Spring & Driveshaft Co. for $12,130 (4‑0)
• Extended TUQC Consulting contract for utility permit services at $60 per hour through Dec 31 2026 (4‑0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will consider rejecting and reissuing the Warming Center RFP. The Finance Committee will consider accepting the PERMA Audio/Visual Grant. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will consider additional Axon licenses. An executive session on personnel will be held by the Administration.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Axon – additional licenses (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel (Administration)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee voted to reject the current warming center RFP and direct the Commissioner of Social Services, with the Purchasing Director, to reissue it. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Rejected warming center RFP and directed re‑issue (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee meeting on October 27, 2025 includes four special committee sessions. The Special Finance Committee will vote on accepting a PERMA audio/visual grant. The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will reject and reissue a warming center RFP. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will discuss additional Axon licenses, and the Special Administration session will be an executive session on personnel matters.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Special Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Axon – Additional Licenses (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel matters (Special Administration)

The Administration Committee voted to adjourn the regular session and reconvene in executive session, then to adjourn the executive session and reconvene in regular session. It approved setting County Manager Jack Wheeler's 2026 salary at Management Grade 0, Step 13. The meeting was then adjourned, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Adjourn regular session and reconvene in executive session (5-0)
• Adjourn executive session and reconvene in regular session (5-0)
• Set salary for County Manager Jack Wheeler at Management Grade 0, Step 13 for 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Legislature has scheduled a Special Finance Budget Workshop for October 27, 2025. The provided document is a meeting notice and does not list specific agenda items or discussion topics.

The committee voted 4‑0 to present the 2026 budget to the legislature with a 1.99% tax levy increase, an additional $2 million in anticipated sales tax, $2 million from the general fund, and vacant positions funded at 40% staffing. They also voted 4‑0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved presenting 2026 budget with 1.99% tax levy increase, $2M sales tax, $2M general fund, vacancies at 40% (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Legislature has scheduled three special committee meetings on Monday, October 27, 2025, to discuss a PERMA grant, a Warming Center Request for Proposal, and Axon licenses, followed by an executive session.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant
• Reject and Reissue Warming Center RFP
• Approve Axon – Additional Licenses
• Executive Session for Personnel matters

The committee authorized the Risk Manager to accept a PERMA grant that includes a 55” Samsung TV ($377) and a Dell laptop ($700) for training modules at DPW shops. The Minor Equipment List was amended to add these items. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Authorized acceptance of PERMA audio/visual grant (TV $377, laptop $700) – vote 5-0
• Amended Minor Equipment List to add grant items – vote 5-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – vote 5-0

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider accepting the PERMA Audio/Visual Grant. The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will reject and reissue the Warming Center RFP. The Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee will discuss LPR cameras. An executive session on personnel will be held under the Public Officers’ Law.

• Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant (Finance Committee)
• Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP (Human Services, Health & Education Committee)
• Discuss LPR cameras (Joint Public Safety & Corrections / Finance Committee)
• Executive session on personnel (Administration)
• Special meetings scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025

The committee authorized the sheriff to amend the Axon contract to add seven body‑camera licenses for an extra $2,520. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both committees.

• Authorized amendment to Axon contract for 7 additional body‑camera licenses ($2,520) (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Joint Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committee will meet to discuss additional licenses for Axon for the Sheriff’s Office. Other special committee meetings will address a PERMA grant and a warming center RFP.

• Sheriff’s Office: Axon additional licenses
• Risk Manager: Accept PERMA Audio/Visual Grant
• Department of Social Services: Reject and reissue Warming Center RFP

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the sheriff’s request to amend the existing Axon contract by adding seven body‑camera licenses at a cost of $2,520. The amendment motion passed unanimously, 5‑0 in both the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote in each committee.

• Authorized amendment to Axon contract for 7 additional body‑camera licenses ($2,520) (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 PS&C, 5‑0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will meet to vote on proposed resolutions including official salaries for 2026 and the establishment of a commercial property demolition program. The body is also discussing fund transfers for jail services and transit support, as well as scheduling public hearings for three watershed protection districts.

• Local Law No. 3 for 2025: Establishing annual salaries for certain elected/appointed officials for fiscal year 2026
• Proposed increase in tipping fees
• Establishment of a Commercial Property Demolition Program
• Supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for County Route 4 Bridge Replacement over the Cohocton River
• Public hearing scheduling for Marsh Ditch, Upper Five Mile Creek, and Lamoka/Waneta Lakes Watershed Protection Districts

The Steuben County Legislature adopted the minutes of the prior meeting and approved the communications log (Resolution 191‑25) by acclamation. Members agreed to have a single letter signed by the Chair on behalf of the Legislature to request additional SNAP funding. The body presented Local Law Tentatively No. Three, which sets FY 2026 salaries for certain elected and appointed officials, and scheduled a public hearing on the law for November 24, 2025.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted communications log (Resolution 191‑25) by acclamation
• Agreed to a single letter signed by the Chair on behalf of the Legislature regarding SNAP funding
• Scheduled public hearing on Local Law Tentatively No. Three (salary law) for Nov 24, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
• Presented Local Law Tentatively No. Three establishing FY 2026 salaries for elected/appointed officials (no vote recorded)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York will consider three resolutions: one supporting Senate Bill S.8481 to let local governments opt out of Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act mandates, another urging the Office of Renewable Energy Siting to halt utility‑scale solar projects, and a third backing the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S.1945) while opposing government‑mandated natural‑gas bans. The meeting also includes routine reports, a treasurer’s report, and presentations from NYSEG/RG&E and the American Red Cross.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bill S.8481 to allow local opt‑out of CLCPA mandates
• Resolution urging ORES to halt utility‑scale solar projects in the region
• Resolution supporting the Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S.1945) and opposing natural‑gas bans

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York adopted two resolutions: one urging state‑law amendments to let counties opt out of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and related electrification mandates, and another opposing utility‑scale solar projects that threaten farmland. The board also approved the minutes of the August 15, 2025 meeting and the Treasurer’s report for August‑September 2025.

• Adopted Resolution IC‑113‑25 urging CLCPA opt‑out amendments (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Sarah Purdy, carried)
• Adopted Resolution IC‑114‑25 opposing utility‑scale solar projects that override local land‑use policy (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Hilda Lando, carried)
• Approved minutes of the August 15, 2025 meeting (motion by Gary Maha, seconded by Don Wester, carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s report for August‑September 2025 (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Rochelle Stein, carried)

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board will meet to review previous minutes and receive updates on SCCS services. The agenda includes a presentation by Elisa Tobia regarding NAMI.

• NAMI presentation by Elisa Tobia
• Updates on SCCS services
• Approval of minutes from 05.27.2025 and 07.29.2025

The Community Services Board called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and approved the minutes from the May 27 and July 29, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. No other actions were voted on or decided during the session. The meeting was adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

• Approved minutes from 05.27.2025 and 07.29.2025 (unanimous)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will review departmental requests, including a grant from PERMA and multiple staffing changes. Items include a workers’ compensation plan addition for the Town of Corning, creation of a senior caseworker position, and a reclassification of a senior account clerk. The committee will also discuss a sole‑source contract for NEOGOV/eGOV and renewal of a legal services contract.

• Approve acceptance of an Audio/Visual Grant from PERMA
• Add Town of Corning to the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan
• Create one Senior Caseworker, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332)
• Reclassify Senior Account Clerk‑Typist to Principal Account Clerk‑Typist, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332)
• Renew contract with Roemer, Wallens, Gold & Mineaux

The Administration Committee authorized adding the Town of Corning to the 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan and accepted a PERMA audio/visual grant (a $377 TV and $700 laptop). It created a senior caseworker position, reclassified a senior account clerk‑typist, and appointed a part‑time Assistant District Attorney. The committee also waived the RFP for a NEOGOV/eGOV contract renewal at $7,035 and appropriated $65,000 to the Corning‑Erwin Area Transportation System for 2025. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Add Town of Corning to 2026 Workers’ Compensation Plan (5-0)
• Accept PERMA audio/visual grant (TV $377, laptop $700) (5-0)
• Create Senior Caseworker position, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332) (5-0)
• Reclassify Senior Account Clerk‑Typist to Principal Account Clerk‑Typist, CSEA Grade M ($54,307‑$80,332) (5-0)
• Appoint part‑time Assistant District Attorney, Management Grade J, Step 9 ($50,819) (5-0)
• Waive RFP, declare NEOGOV/eGOV sole source, renew contract for $7,035 (5-0)
• Appropriate $65,000 to CEATS for 2025 (5-0)
• Approve September 16 & 29, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve the minutes from September 16 and September 29, 2025. It will consider department requests including adding a line striping machine to Public Works' equipment list, extending the Public Defender Case Management System contract, renewing several Sheriff’s Office grants, and reviewing financial reports and investment policy. The committee will also discuss a $805,000 contingency fund transfer to jail medical services and kitchen supplies, as well as CEATS funding and other appropriations.

• Add a line striping machine to the 2025 Major Equipment List (Public Works)
• Contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System
• Renewal of Child Passenger, Community Traffic (Bicycle Safety), and Police Traffic Services grants (Sheriff’s Office)
• Contingency fund transfer of $805,000 to jail medical services and kitchen supplies
• CEATS funding discussion (County Manager)

The committee authorized a $805,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to fund jail food, kitchen supplies and medical services. It also approved the addition of a line striping machine, a public defender contract extension, three grant acceptances, a $65,000 CEATS appropriation, and a $750,000 boost to the Contingency Fund. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved addition of $6,409 line striping machine to Major Equipment List (4-0)
• Approved $8,000 contract extension for Public Defender case management system (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $10,500 Child Passenger Grant (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $8,050 Community Traffic Grant (Bicycle Safety) (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $7,050 Police Traffic Services Grant (4-0)
• Approved $805,000 Contingency Fund transfer to jail food/kitchen supplies ($205,000) and medical services ($600,000) (4-0)
• Approved $65,000 appropriation to Corning Erwin Area Transportation System (CEATS) (4-0)
• Approved $750,000 appropriation from Unassigned Fund Balance to Contingency Fund (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will hold a budget workshop on October 14, 2025. County Manager Jack Wheeler will lead a discussion and review of the 2026 budget. The meeting is open to the public in person at the Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor, Annex Building in Bath, NY, and via Zoom.

• 2026 budget discussion and review presented by County Manager Jack Wheeler

The committee approved two motions to reduce Information Technology budget items. The Training & Conferences line was lowered to $25,000, and the Equipment Maintenance/Repair line was lowered to $35,000. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Reduced IT Training & Conferences line item to $25,000 (4-0)
• Reduced IT Equipment Maintenance/Repair line item to $35,000 (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee will hold a small‑business roundtable on Oct 8, 2025, from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. County legislators Mike Hanna and James Kuhl, along with Jill Staats of the Steuben County IDA, will lead the discussion. Attendees will share needs and ideas for additional county services to help small businesses grow.

• Roundtable discussion on small‑business support (Oct 8, 8:00‑9:30 am)
• Participation by IncubatorWorks, 109 Canada Road, Painted Post
• Facilitators: Legislators Mike Hanna, James Kuhl, and Jill Staats

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee hosted a roundtable with local small‑business owners to discuss resources, challenges, and potential county support. Participants identified needs such as mentorship, networking, advertising, and signage guidance. The committee plans to follow up in six to eight months and schedule the next roundtable in Hornell, with a possible session in Wayland.

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety and Corrections Committee will approve the September 15, 2025 minutes and consider several departmental requests. Items include a contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System, renewal of sheriff’s office contracts and grants, and a $805,000 transfer from the contingency fund to the jail for medical services and kitchen supplies.

• Public Defender contract extension for the Public Defender Case Management System
• Sheriff’s Office contract renewals with CoverTrack Group, OffenderWatch, and TriTech
• Child Passenger Grant renewal for 2025‑2026
• Community Traffic (Bicycle Safety) Grant renewal for 2025‑2026
• $805,000 contingency fund transfer to jail for medical services and kitchen supplies

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved the September 15 minutes and authorized several contract renewals and grant acceptances. It also approved a transfer of $805,000 from the Contingency Fund, allocating $205,000 to jail food and kitchen supplies and $600,000 to jail medical services. Additional actions included rejecting bids for LPR cameras and leasing space with NYS Parole for $1,050 annually.

• Approved September 15 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Public Defender contract extension $8,000 (4-0)
• Renewed CovertTrack contract $600 (4-0)
• Renewed OffenderWatch contract $12,430 (4-0)
• Renewed TriTech Software Systems contract $12,883 (4-0)
• Authorized $805,000 contingency fund transfer, $205,000 to jail food & kitchen supplies and $600,000 to jail medical services (4-0)
• Rejected bids for LPR cameras (4-0)
• Authorized lease with NYS Parole for space at $1,050 annually (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will review authorizations to add a line‑striping machine to its major equipment list, abandon surplus property near NYS Route 21 in the Town of Fremont, and enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisitions for the County Road 4 BridgeNY project. The committee will also discuss shared‑services use of salt from the Cohocton shop, commercial demolition and tip fee matters, and a personnel reclassification with updated salary ranges. Additional agenda items include contracts for grinding wood debris and repairing a John Deere 300G excavator stick.

• Authorization to add a line striping machine to the major equipment list
• Authorization to abandon surplus property near NYS Route 21 – Town of Fremont
• Authorization to enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisitions for County Road 4 BridgeNY project
• Shared services agreements for use of salt from Cohocton shop (Avoca Central School, Village of Cohocton)
• Reclassification of Senior Account Clerk‑Typist with salary range change from $44,678‑$66,089 to $54,307‑$80,332

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the September 15 meeting and authorized several equipment, property, and contract items, all by a 4‑0 vote. It added a $6,409 line‑striping machine to the major equipment list, abandoned about 1.5 acres near SR 21, and entered a supplemental NYSDOT agreement for the CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way. It also appropriated $50,000 for a one‑project‑per‑year commercial demolition program and approved 2026 tip fee increases.

• Approved September 15 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized addition of line striping machine $6,409 to equipment list (4‑0)
• Authorized abandonment of ~1.5 acres near SR 21 (4‑0)
• Authorized supplemental NYSDOT agreement for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way (4‑0)
• Authorized shared services agreements for salt with Avoca Central School and Village of Cohocton (4‑0)
• Appropriated $50,000 from Economic Development Fund to Landfill Enterprise Fund for commercial demolition program (4‑0)
• Approved 2026 tip fee changes, including 2027 increases (4‑0)
• Awarded grinding of wood debris contract to Crooker Trucking, LLC at $1,300 per hour (4‑0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee will approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes and review a proposed coffee cart contract from the Planning Department. No other items are listed for discussion.

• Coffee Cart Contract – Planning Department

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4-0 vote. It then authorized the Director of Planning to renew the coffee cart contract with Big D and Chef T for one year under the same terms, also by a 4-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized one-year renewal of coffee cart contract with Big D and Chef T (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will approve the September 3, 2025 minutes. It will review departmental requests, including a preschool contract from Public Health, the Casa‑Trinity AIR program, and a $777 tuition aid request for a nursing course. The committee will consider creating one senior caseworker position in Social Services with a salary range of $54,307 to $80,332. The agenda also lists new business and adjournment.

• Preschool contract (Public Health)
• Casa‑Trinity AIR program (Community Services)
• Create one senior caseworker, salary $54,307‑$80,332 (Social Services)
• Tuition aid request for Micayla Decker, nursing course, $777 (Public Health)

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized the interim director of public health to contract with Juliana Steed at $70 per session and $35 per group session, vote 4‑0. It created a senior caseworker position in the Department of Social Services, vote 4‑0. It approved tuition aid for Micayla Decker for a $777 reimbursement, vote 4‑0.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized preschool contract with Juliana Steed at $70/session, $35/group (4-0)
• Created one senior caseworker, CSEA Grade M (salary $54,307‑$80,332) (4-0)
• Approved tuition aid for Micayla Decker, $777 reimbursement (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Corporation will meet to discuss property inventory and an update on River Road in Corning. The board is scheduled to take action on awarding a demolition bid and a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Award of demolition bid
• Award of RFP
• Update on River Road, Corning
• Review of inventory status

The board approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. It awarded the demolition contract for 40 Mill Street, Erwin, to MJR for $12,500 with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved September 3 minutes (5-0)
• Awarded demolition contract for 40 Mill Street to MJR for $12,500 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

At the special joint meeting, the committee will award the request for proposals for a warming center and will accept a donation for the Office for the Aging’s respite program. The meeting also includes the appointment of the Clerk of the Legislature. All items will be considered in person and via webinar.

• Award RFP for Warming Center
• Accept donation to Respite Program (Office for the Aging)
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Human Services, Health & Education and Finance Committees voted 5‑0 to postpone action on awarding the warming center RFP until further information is obtained. They also approved accepting a $5,000 donation from the estate of Paul D. Craddock for the respite program, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Postponed award of warming center RFP (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Accepted $5,000 donation to respite program (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will hold two special meetings before the legislative session. At 9:30 A.M. it will consider awarding a request for proposals to create a warming center and will accept a donation for the Office for the Aging’s respite program. At 9:50 A.M. it will consider appointing the Clerk of the Legislature.

• Awarding RFP for Warming Center (Social Services)
• Accepting donation to Respite Program (Office for the Aging)
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Administration Committee approved the appointment of Rochelle Casselbury as Clerk of the Legislature for a five‑year term beginning Jan 1 2026. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously, 5‑0.

• Appointed Rochelle Casselbury as Clerk of the Legislature (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Human Services, Health & Education committee to address social services and aging programs. The body will also hold a separate administration meeting regarding a clerk appointment.

• Awarding RFP for Warming Center
• Accepting donation to Office for the Aging Respite Program
• Appointment of Clerk of the Legislature

The Finance and Human Services, Health & Education committees voted 5-0 to postpone action on awarding the warming‑center RFP until more information is obtained. They also approved accepting a $5,000 donation from the estate of Paul D. Craddock for the respite program. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Postponed award of warming‑center RFP until further information (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Accepted $5,000 donation from Paul D. Craddock estate for respite program (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 HSH&E, 5-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Steuben County Legislature will consider a series of proposed resolutions, including property tax matters, fund creation, and various contracts and agreements. Key items include a quit‑claim deed to the City of Hornell, a fund for Juul settlement payments, and a contract for a Code Blue warming center. The meeting also covers appointments, a STOP‑DWI plan for 2026, and other administrative actions.

• Authorize a quit‑claim deed from Steuben County to the City of Hornell
• Create a restricted fund balance account for Juul settlement payments
• Appropriate room tax revenue to the Steuben County Conference and Visitor’s Bureau
• Authorize a contract to open and operate a Code Blue warming center
• Approve the Steuben County STOP‑DWI annual plan for 2026

The Steuben County Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting. It approved Resolution No. 173-25, which ratifies the conveyance of parcels sold at the September 3‑10, 2025 delinquent tax auction as listed in Schedule A and directs the Commissioner of Finance to forward certified copies to the appropriate officials. No vote tallies were recorded for the resolution.

• Adopted minutes of the previous meeting (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 173-25 ratifying tax‑sale parcel transfers (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Commissioner of Finance to convey parcels listed in Schedule A

Traffic Safety Board

The Steuben County Traffic Safety Board will approve the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting and note the next meeting date of December 19, 2025. It will review correspondence about speed limits on East Lake Road, a request for a 4‑way stop at Robie Street and Allen Street, and a NYSDOT speed study recommending a 40 mph limit on Saunders Road. The board will also discuss the 2026 STOP DWI Plan.

• Approve minutes from July 11, 2025 meeting
• Review NYSDOT letter on East Lake Road speed limit (minimum 25 mph)
• Consider Village of Bath request for 4‑way stop at Robie & Allen Streets
• Review NYSDOT speed study recommending 40 mph on Saunders Road
• Discuss 2026 STOP DWI Plan

The Traffic Safety Board adopted the minutes from the July 11, 2025 meeting after a motion was made and carried. The board then adjourned the September 24, 2025 meeting by a carried motion. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Adopted July 11, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Community Services Board Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee will meet to review updates on SCCS services and receive reports from board members. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the AIR program in Bath.

• Updates on SCCS services
• AIR program Bath

The Chemical Dependency Subcommittee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting. No other motions were voted on. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 3:53 p.m.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Administration Committee

The Steuben County Administration Committee will approve the minutes from August 12 and August 25, 2025, and address any grievances. It will consider department requests, including an award RFP for an Employee Assistance Program and staffing actions that set a Senior Assistant Public Defender salary at $105,525 and create a Senior Typist position with a salary range of $38,595‑$57,090. The County Manager will also present a CEATS funding request.

• Approve minutes from August 12, 2025, and August 25, 2025
• Law Department: notice of claim(s) and quit claim deed
• Award RFP for Employee Assistance Program
• Appoint Senior Assistant Public Defender (salary $105,525)
• Create Senior Typist position (salary $38,595‑$57,090)

The Administration Committee approved the August meeting minutes and unanimously authorized a quit‑claim deed for the City of Hornell (Tax Map No. 151.11‑01‑020.00). It also approved awarding the Employee Assistance Program contract to Employee Network Inc./Bree Health for $13,770, appointed a Senior Assistant Public Defender at a $105,526 salary, and created a Senior Typist position in the Public Defender’s office. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 12 and August 25 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized quit‑claim deed for City of Hornell parcel (5-0)
• Awarded Employee Assistance Program contract to Employee Network Inc./Bree Health for $13,770 (5-0)
• Appointed Senior Assistant Public Defender at $105,526 annual salary (5-0)
• Created one Senior Typist position (CSEA Grade F) in the Public Defender’s office (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee will consider several department requests, including adding a scale to the Erwin Transfer Station equipment list and approving the 2026 STOP DWI plan. It will also create a new restricted account in the General Fund for the Juul settlement and discuss Destination Development Grant funding. A Finance Budget Workshop is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

• Authorize addition of one scale for Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List
• Approve 2026 STOP DWI Plan for the Sheriff’s Office
• Create new restricted account in the General Fund for the Juul settlement
• Discuss Destination Development Grant funding
• Finance Budget Workshop set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the August meetings and authorized a new restricted fund for Juul settlement payments. It also approved funding for a scale at the Erwin Transfer Station, the 2026 STOP DWI plan, a Destination Development Grant, and $65,000 for the CEATS system. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Aug 12 & Aug 25 meetings (5-0)
• Created restricted fund balance for Juul settlement payments (5-0)
• Added $104,615 scale to Erwin Transfer Station equipment list (5-0)
• Approved 2026 STOP DWI Plan (5-0)
• Appropriated $87,000 for Destination Development Grant (5-0)
• Appropriated $65,000 to CEATS for 2026 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Services Board Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will meet on September 16, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in group room H at 115 Liberty Street, Bath. The agenda includes approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes, updates on SCCS services, and updates from board members. The subcommittee will also consider any old or new business items and set the date for the next meeting on December 9, 2025.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates on SCCS services
• Updates from board members
• Discussion of old/new business items
• Scheduling of next meeting for December 9, 2025

The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee postponed (tabled) the approval of its meeting minutes. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on staff shortages, grant considerations, program activities, and upcoming community listening sessions.

• Approval of minutes tabled (no vote recorded)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee will approve the minutes from August meetings and consider a series of departmental requests. Items include budget staffing for the District Attorney’s Office, contract renewals and donations for the Sheriff’s Office, and multiple service renewals and equipment purchases for Emergency Services/E‑911. The committee will also discuss the 2026 STOP DWI Plan and a new senior typist position for the Public Defender office.

• District Attorney’s Office: 2026 budget staffing discussion
• Sheriff’s Office: renewal of NYS Unified Court System security contract
• Emergency Services/E‑911: Pictometry (Eaglview) renewal at $119,415.26 annually
• Personnel: create senior typist (CSEA Grade F) with salary $38,595‑$57,000
• Sheriff’s Office: approve the 2026 STOP DWI Plan

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several contracts and donations, all with unanimous 5‑0 votes. Key actions included authorizing a $1,071,842 annual court security contract, rejecting jail countertop bids, and approving the 2026 STOP DWI plan. Additional approvals covered intern funding, K‑9 donations, fiber network work, and a Wilmac system renewal.

• Approved minutes of Aug 4 & Aug 25, 2025 meetings (5‑0)
• Authorized District Attorney contract with Institute for Human Services for up to $10,000 for four interns (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept three donations totaling $250 for K‑9 program (5‑0)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew court security contract with NYS Unified Court System for $1,071,842 annually (5‑0)
• Rejected bids for jail booking area countertops and directed a rebid (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 STOP DWI Plan as presented (5‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Southern Tier Network for additional fiber costing $13,200 (5‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Wilmac contract for Qognify program for $33,750 over three years (5‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee will approve minutes from August meetings, discuss highway and landfill matters, and consider several bid and contract items. A key item is authorizing the addition of one scale for the Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List. Additional items include the sale of used tires, ice control sand, an electric scissor lift and trailer package, and marketing of recyclable scrap tires. The meeting will conclude with any new business before adjourning.

• Authorization to add one scale for Erwin Transfer Station to the 2025 Major Equipment List
• Sale of one (1) lot of used 11R24.5 tires
• Ice control sand contract
• Electric scissor lift and trailer package
• Marketing of recyclable material – scrap tires

The committee approved the August meeting minutes unanimously. It added a $104,615 scale to the 2025 landfill equipment list as an emergency sole‑source purchase. Several contracts were awarded, including tires, ice‑control sand, an electric scissor lift, marketing of scrap tires, and extensions for laboratory analysis and underground utilities services. The meeting was adjourned with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved August 4 and August 25 minutes (5-0)
• Amended landfill equipment list to add $104,615 scale (5-0)
• Awarded tire lot contract to Parmenter, Inc. for $7,425 (5-0)
• Awarded ice control sand contract to multiple bidders, delivery to New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. (5-0)
• Awarded electric scissor lift package to Pinnacle Rental Centers, Inc. for $21,600 per unit (5-0)
• Awarded marketing of recyclable material contract to Geiter Done of WNY, Inc. (5-0)
• Extended lab analysis contract with Eurofins Environmental Testing Northeast, LLC through Dec 31 2026 at $175,369 annually (5-0)
• Extended underground utilities location services contract with USIC Locating Services, LLC through Dec 31 2026 (5-0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The Mental Health Subcommittee will meet to approve previous minutes and receive updates on SCCS services. The agenda consists of general business and updates from board members.

• Approval of March 4, 2025, and June 10, 2025 minutes
• Updates on SCCS services

The subcommittee approved the March 4 and June 10, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It announced that the Maple Leave community residence in Hornell will be temporarily shut down for an expected 90 days due to staffing issues. The department decided to use a small increase in Youth Development Programming funds for a trial program starting in October to assist families experiencing couch‑surfing homelessness. The department also signed on with Family Service Society to assist with recruitment.

• Approved March 4 and June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Temporary closure of Maple Leave residence in Hornell for ~90 days
• Use YDP funding for trial program to aid homeless‑situated families (starting Oct.)
• Signed on with Family Service Society for additional recruitment

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee approved the August 6 minutes and authorized a $26,300 bid to Moran’s Glass for two storefront doors, funding it from the WINREPLACE capital project. It awarded the Steuben County Transportation System RFP to TransDev and voted to support Congressman Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act. The committee also appropriated $87,000 for the Destination Development Grant and designated the Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as the county’s official tourism promotion agency.

• Approved $26,300 bid to Moran’s Glass for two storefront door/window units (5-0)
• Authorized $26,300 spend from WINREPLACE capital project for door replacement (5-0)
• Awarded RFP for Steuben County Transportation System to TransDev (5-0)
• Supported Congressman Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act (5-0)
• Appropriated $87,000 from room tax revenue to Destination Development Grant program (5-0)
• Designated Steuben County Conference and Visitors’ Bureau as official tourism promotion agency (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee will meet to approve minutes from August 6, 2025. The body is reviewing two personnel requests for tuition aid.

• Tuition aid request for Toni Burns (Community Services) for 6 Master of Social Work credits: $2,611.00
• Tuition aid request for Christine Colley (Social Services) for 9 Master of Social Work credits: $3,200.22

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It authorized tuition aid reimbursements of $2,611 for Toni Burns and $3,200.22 for Christine Colley. The committee also authorized the public health director to sign the Statewide Health Information Network participation agreement and accepted the 2026 Youth Development, Youth Sports & Education, and Youth Team Sports funding allocations.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0)
• Approved tuition aid for Toni Burns, $2,611 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved tuition aid for Christine Colley, $3,200.22 (vote 4‑0)
• Authorized signing of Statewide Health Information Network participation agreement (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted and allocated $101,334 Youth Development funding to multiple youth centers (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted $62,124 Youth Sports & Education funding (vote 5‑0)
• Accepted $49,797 Youth Team Sports funding (vote 5‑0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The board approved several actions, including reducing the list price of 11948 River Road in Corning to $299,900. It authorized the executive director to issue an RFP for realtor services and awarded the construction bid for 20 Townsend Avenue, Riverside to PAW for $277,045. The board also approved a $50,000 allocation to Arbor Development to support its Vacant Rental Program application. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 5‑0.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Reduced listing price for 11948 River Road, Corning to $299,900 (6-0)
• Authorized executive director to issue RFP for realtor services (6-0)
• Awarded construction bid for 20 Townsend Ave, Riverside to PAW for $277,045 (6-0)
• Allocated $50,000 to Arbor Development for Vacant Rental Program application (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee will meet on Monday to award a contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager and a bid for subsurface exploration services. The committee will also discuss real property matters during a joint session with the Public Safety & Corrections and Finance committees.

• Award contract for Beyond Trust Password Manager
• Award bid for Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Services
• Discuss real property matters
• Meet via teleconference
• Meet in Legislative Chambers, 3rd Floor of the Annex Building, Bath, NY

The Administration Committee authorized the Director of Information Technology to purchase the Beyond Trust Password Manager for a total cost of $41,128, using New York State Cybersecurity Grant funds. The motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also carried unanimously (5-0).

• Authorized purchase of Beyond Trust Password Manager for $41,128 (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance and Public Safety & Corrections committees approved a motion to remove the property at 6857 McChesney Road, Town of Howard, from the tax sale auction and retain it for county use. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote in the Public Safety & Corrections committee and a 4‑0 vote in the Finance committee. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed with the same vote counts.

• Authorized pulling 6857 McChesney Road property out of tax sale auction and retaining for county use (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee and the Finance Committee voted to authorize the Commissioner of Finance to remove the property at 6857 McChesney Road in the Town of Howard from the tax sale auction and retain it for county use. The motion passed unanimously with votes of 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 4‑0 in the Finance Committee. The committees also approved an adjournment motion, which passed with the same unanimous vote counts.

• Authorized pulling 6857 McChesney Rd property from tax auction (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting by a motion that was carried. A resolution to receive and file the August 25 communications log was adopted by acclamation. The public hearing on the Woodlands Community CDBG project was opened, received no comments, and was closed. Several county employees were presented with certificates of appreciation and retirement recognitions.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adopted communications log (Resolution 149-25) by acclamation
• Public hearing on Woodlands Community CDBG project opened and closed with no comments
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Nicholas Snyder (20‑year service)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation to Carime Ames (10‑year service)
• Presented Certificate of Appreciation and clock to Wendy Kimmey (34‑year retirement)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved awarding the subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services contract to Labella for $8,310. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The committee also voted to adjourn the meeting unanimously.

• Approved $8,310 bid for subsurface exploration services to Labella (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The Inter‑County Association of Western New York approved the minutes from the June 20, 2025 meeting. The Treasurer’s Report covering June and July 2025 was also approved. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved June 20, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Gary Maha, seconded by Brooke Harris)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for June‑July 2025 (motion by Rochelle Stein, seconded by Mark Rondinaro)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Board approved the prior meeting minutes and authorized the acceptance of a donated property on 1A Erie Street, Cohocton. It awarded several contracts, including demo work, air monitoring, a survey, and retaining‑wall repairs, and gave the executive director authority to spend up to $150,000 plus the buyer’s premium at the upcoming real‑property tax auction. All motions passed with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of donation at 1A Erie Street, Cohocton (5-0)
• Awarded demo bids: LCP $26,000 for Cohocton property and Gorick Construction $22,000 for 87 West Denison (6-0)
• Awarded air‑monitoring contract to O’Rourke for up to $2,595 at 11 East Naples Street, Wayland (6-0)
• Awarded survey contract to Labella for $17,400 at 40 Mill Street, Erwin (6-0)
• Awarded retaining/exterior wall repair to Williams Construction for $174,681 at 10 Cottage Avenue, Hornell (6-0)
• Authorized spending up to $150,000 plus buyer’s premium at the county real‑property tax auction (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved the July 8 and July 28, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized several financial actions, including a $175,000 budget transfer, an October county surplus auction, and extensions of election‑related grants. It also approved contracts for online employee training, a boot‑allowance agreement, salary adjustments, reappointed the real‑property tax director for six years, and authorized an RFP for prescription‑discount card programs.

• Approved July 8 & 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized County Surplus Auction in October (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgment and Claims (5-0)
• Extended 2024 election grants through March 2026 (5-0)
• Accepted 2025 Election Grant $8,462.13 and Vote‑by‑Mail Grant $25,087.90 (5-0)
• Authorized contract with NEOGOV for online training ($29,091.60 + $6,730.35) (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Main Unit CSEA for boot allowances (5-0)
• Reappointed Larry Roach as Director of Real Property Tax Service Agency for six‑year term (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review department requests for budget transfers, grant acceptances, and financial reports. The body is also discussing the extension of the additional 1 percent sales tax.

• Proposed extension of the additional 1 percent sales tax
• Acceptance of DCJS Aid to Defense – Supplemental Grant Award for $230,421
• Contingency Fund Transfers of $147,656 for Public Health and $120,000 for the County Manager
• Public Works transfers including $45,000 for Leachate Treatment Fees and $45,000 for Erwin Transfer Station Building Repair
• Elections grant extensions totaling over $280,000 across six categories

The committee approved the minutes from July 8 and July 28, 2025. It authorized multiple fund transfers and grant acceptances, including a $230,421 public defender grant and a $120,000 senior‑center capital payment. The committee also approved law‑enforcement grants totaling $18,546.64 and extended the additional 1% sales tax. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved July 8 and July 28, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $230,421 public defender grant (5-0)
• Authorized $175,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to Judgement and Claims line item (5-0)
• Authorized $147,656 transfer from Contingency Fund to Public Health preschool budget (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $114,109 OMH COLA funds (5-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $20,263 OASAS COLA funds (5-0)
• Approved law‑enforcement grants: $9,167.64 to Cohocton PD and $9,379.00 to Wayland PD (5-0)
• Extended the additional 1% sales tax as required by state legislation (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee approved the July 2, 2025 minutes and authorized spending from the PaveSeal capital project. It awarded a $91,825 contract to Butler Excavating for sealing and striping parking lots. The committee also approved public hearings, a CDBG grant application, and a one‑month extension of the Transdev contract.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Authorized spending from the PaveSeal capital project for parking lot paving and sealing (5-0)
• Awarded $91,825 bid to Butler Excavating for sealing and striping parking lots (5-0)
• Authorized second public hearings for CDBG Well and Septic and Woodlands projects (5-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to apply for new CDBG Well and Septic grant funds (5-0)
• Authorized one-month extension of Transdev contract for Steuben County Transportation System (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the July 2, 2025 minutes and authorized multiple funding allocations, including $21,156 for youth sports and $114,109 for OMH COLA funds. It renewed the BioServ medical waste contract, awarded a $131,400 preschool transportation contract, and approved a $147,656 contingency fund transfer for the Keuka Lake School satellite classroom. The committee also approved a 10‑year lease with the Hornell YMCA for a senior center, requiring a $120,000 up‑front capital payment.

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Awarded $21,156 youth sports funding to Erwin Valley Painted Post Cinderella Softball (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for a warming center (5-0)
• Accepted $114,109 OMH COLA funds (5-0)
• Renewed BioServ medical waste contract for three years (5-0)
• Awarded preschool transportation bid to Transpo Bus Services for $131,400 (5-0)
• Transferred $147,656 from Contingency Fund to cover Keuka Lake School satellite classroom costs (5-0)
• Approved 10‑year lease with Hornell YMCA for senior center, $120,000 up‑front capital cost (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee approved the minutes from July meetings (5‑0). It authorized the Public Defender to enter a five‑year $247,115 contract with Axon for a digital evidence management system (5‑0) and to accept a $230,421 DCJS grant (5‑0). The Sheriff was authorized to accept a $125 donation for the K‑9 program, enter a $3,500 STOP VAWA MOU, renew several contracts, and issue an RFP for countywide security cameras and license‑plate readers (each 5‑0). The County Manager’s law‑enforcement grant requests for Cohocton and Wayland police departments were approved (5‑0).

• Approved minutes from July 7 and July 28 meetings (5-0)
• Authorized Public Defender contract with Axon $247,115 (5-0)
• Authorized Public Defender acceptance of $230,421 DCJS grant (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to accept $125 K‑9 program donation (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff MOU with Law NY for $3,500 STOP VAWA grant (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Sheriff school resource officer contracts (5-0)
• Authorized Sheriff to issue RFP for security cameras and license‑plate readers (5-0)
• Approved law‑enforcement grants: Cohocton PD $9,167.64 and Wayland PD $9,379.00 (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee unanimously authorized a road maintenance agreement with the New York State Department of Transportation for County Roads 70A and 66. It also approved dedicating the Mt. Washington Machine Shop to Jerry Miller II, purchasing a memorial sign for the shop, and three fund transfers totaling $110,000 for landfill and solid‑waste projects. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Authorized road maintenance agreement with NYSDOT for CR 70A and CR 66 (5‑0)
• Dedicated the Mt. Washington Machine Shop in honor of Jerry Miller II (5‑0)
• Approved up to $1,100 for a memorial sign for the Mt. Washington Shop (5‑0)
• Transferred $45,000 from the Leachate Treatment Plant Capital Project to the Leachate Treatment Fees account (5‑0)
• Transferred $45,000 from various solid‑waste capital projects to the Erwin Transfer Station Building Repair account (5‑0)
• Transferred $20,000 from various solid‑waste capital projects to the Recycling Building Repair account (5‑0)

Community Services Board

The board voted to table the previous meeting minutes. No other formal actions or approvals were recorded. Updates on services, staffing, and upcoming events were discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14 at 3:00 p.m.

• Minutes tabled (no vote tally recorded)

Administration Committee

The committee voted to create one Senior Typist position, CSEA Grade F, in the 911 Department. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and a 5‑0 vote in the Administration Committee. A separate motion to adjourn also carried with the same vote totals.

• Create Senior Typist position, CSEA Grade F, in 911 Department (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Administration)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Administration)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved awarding a law enforcement grant of $6,418.24 to the Village of Bath for one mobile data terminal and radar unit. The motion was made by Mr. Horton, seconded by Mr. Thew, and passed unanimously 5‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a motion that also passed 5‑0.

• Approved $6,418.24 law enforcement grant to Village of Bath (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee voted to create one senior typist position, CSEA Grade F, in the 911 Department. The motion passed unanimously with votes of 4-0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 5-0 in the Administration Committee. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously in both committees. No other actions were taken.

• Approved creation of senior typist position, CSEA Grade F (PS&C 4-0, Administration 5-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (PS&C 4-0, Administration 5-0)

County Legislature

The Legislature adopted the communications log from the County Manager’s Office (Resolution 128‑25) by acclamation. It approved the transfer of $120,542.44 to the General Fund Building Renovation Reserve and $806,866.86 to active capital projects (Resolution 129‑25). It also authorized a $2,000,000 transfer from the unrestricted general fund to the Restricted Public Safety Building Repairs & Renovations Reserve (Resolution 130‑25). All three resolutions were adopted by roll‑call vote.

• Adopted communications log (Resolution 128‑25) – Acclamation
• Authorized $120,542.44 transfer to Building Renovation Reserve (Resolution 129‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Authorized $806,866.86 transfer to active capital projects (Resolution 129‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer to Public Safety Building repairs reserve (Resolution 130‑25) – Roll Call Adopted
• Adopted previous meeting minutes – Motion carried
• Combined Resolutions 4‑8 and waived reading – Motion carried

Traffic Safety Board

The Traffic Safety Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The board agreed that NYSDOT will respond on behalf of the Sheriff to the Town of Wayne’s request to reduce the speed limit, including safety‑tip information, and will copy the Sheriff on the letter. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions. The next meeting is scheduled for September 26, 2025.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Agreed NYSDOT will respond to Town of Wayne speed‑limit request with safety information (no vote recorded)

Administration Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (5‑0). It also approved the 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and apportionment schedule (5‑0). Several staffing actions were approved: reclassifying a senior account clerk‑typist to accountant, creating a part‑time social services attorney position, appointing that attorney above the mid‑point salary, and reclassifying a tax map technician position (each 5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget and apportionment schedule (5‑0)
• Reclassified senior account clerk‑typist to accountant (5‑0)
• Created part‑time social services attorney position (5‑0)
• Appointed part‑time social services attorney above mid‑point salary (5‑0)
• Reclassified assistant tax map technician to tax map technician (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and accepted the draft 2024 financial statements audit with amendments. It authorized five $100 petty cash drawers for Community Services, set the 2025 delinquent real property tax auction for September 3‑10, and approved the notice to bidders and terms of sale for that auction. The committee also renewed the Pirrung Auctioneers contract, authorized the closing and balance transfer of completed capital projects, and appropriated $50,000 for a law‑enforcement grant in the 2025 ticket‑diversion budget.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (5-0)
• Accepted draft 2024 financial statements audit with amendments (5-0)
• Established five $100 petty cash drawers for Community Services (5-0)
• Set 2025 delinquent real property tax auction dates Sep 3‑10 (5-0)
• Approved notice to bidders and terms of sale for tax auction (5-0)
• Authorized renewal of Pirrung Auctioneers contract for tax auction (5-0)
• Authorized closing of completed capital projects and transfer of balances (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 appropriation for law‑enforcement grant in ticket diversion budget (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (4‑0). It authorized a five‑year tower lease on CR 7 in Prattsburgh at $2,700 per year, a $13,200 fiber‑splice agreement with Southern Tier Network, and an inter‑municipal agreement with the Village of Canisteo to use the village hall as a fill site. It also approved a $6,418.24 law‑enforcement grant to the Village of Bath and a $50,000 appropriation for the grant in the 2025 Driver Diversion budget (all 4‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized Empire Access tower lease on CR 7, 5‑year, $2,700 annual (4-0)
• Authorized Southern Tier Network fiber splice scope of work, $13,200 funded by grant (4-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement with Village of Canisteo for fill site (4-0)
• Authorized $50,000 budget appropriation for law‑enforcement grant and awarded $6,418.24 grant to Village of Bath (4-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement with Village of Bath for grant acceptance (4-0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting (4‑0). It authorized the Commissioner of Public Works to enter a Road Use and Repair agreement with Prattsburgh Wind, LLC, supporting a $1.25 million bond for 35‑40 wind turbines on county roads (4‑0). The committee also rescinded a safety‑t‑shirt bid and awarded several contracts, including a $33,900 chain‑link fence and a lease of 81 acres at the Bath landfill for $2,430 per year (each 4‑0). Finally, it approved negotiations to acquire three properties for the CR 4 bridge project, not to exceed $1,800 (4‑0).

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Authorized road use and repair agreement with Prattsburgh Wind, LLC, $1.25 M bond (4-0)
• Rescinded safety t‑shirt bid and ordered rebid (4-0)
• Awarded chain‑link fence contract to Whitmore Fence Co. for $33,900 (4-0)
• Awarded agricultural land lease at Bath landfill to Hargraves & Son Farm, $30/acre, $2,430/yr (4-0)
• Awarded grinder teeth, tool holders & hardware to Monroe Tractor & Implement Co. (4-0)
• Authorized acquisition of three properties for CR 4 bridge project, up to $1,800 (4-0)
• Adjourned regular and executive sessions (4-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It then approved awarding the lease of a 7‑acre farm across from the county jail to Pelham Electric at $150 per acre for years 1‑3 and $175 per acre for years 4‑5, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Awarded 7‑acre agricultural lease to Pelham Electric at $150/acre (yrs 1‑3) and $175/acre (yrs 4‑5) (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the June 4 minutes (3-0). It authorized five $100 petty‑cash drawers for Community Services and $2,000 for a foster‑parent summer recognition event (both 3-0). The committee also reclassified a senior account clerk to accountant, created a part‑time social‑services attorney, and approved a 50% tuition‑aid reimbursement for two public‑health courses (votes 3-0, 3-0, and 4-0 respectively).

• Approved June 4 minutes (3-0)
• Established five $100 petty‑cash drawers for Community Services (3-0)
• Authorized up to $2,000 for foster‑parent summer recognition event (3-0)
• Reclassified senior account clerk‑typist to accountant (3-0)
• Created one part‑time social‑services attorney (3-0)
• Authorized 50% reimbursement for two public‑health courses for Krystal Potter (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Steuben County Land Bank Board authorized the donation of the lot on HARDSHORN STREET in Hornell to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00, with a three‑year completion clause. It also approved the executive director’s authority to set the listing price for 11948 River Road, to solicit a survey RFP for 40 Mill Street, to renew the Arbor Development management contract, and to sign purchase offers and closing documents. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved donation of HARDSHORN STREET lot to Habitat for Humanity for $1.00 with reverter clause (6‑0)
• Authorized executive director to set listing price for 11948 River Road at realtor’s recommended rate (6‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of RFP for survey of 40 Mill Street, Erwin (6‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for cost estimate on rehab of 1A Erie Street, Cohocton (6‑0)
• Authorized change order for Fenderson Street Extension, Town of Corning: $2,500 to MJR and $721 to Paradigm (6‑0)
• Authorized executive director to sign purchase offers and closing documents on behalf of the Land Bank (6‑0)
• Authorized renewal of Arbor Development management contract through June 30, 2026 at $50,000 annual cost (6‑0)
• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (6‑0)

Community Services Board Chemical Dependency Subcommittee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting after correcting Ms. Terry’s last name. The motion was made by Ms. Hooker, seconded by Ms. Terry, and carried. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry and Planning Committee authorized the Planning Director to extend the contract with First Transit by two months. The motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Authorized Planning Director to extend First Transit contract by two months (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved a sole‑source annual maintenance contract with Crash Data Group, Inc. (vote 5‑0). It also authorized two agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the jail and road patrol (vote 5‑0). Additionally, the committee approved a $510,000 Motorola change order to add a fill site at Canisteo Village Hall, funded by the FY24 Interoperable Communications Grant (vote 5‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved sole‑source annual maintenance contract with Crash Data Group, Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved two cooperation agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for jail and road patrol (5‑0)
• Approved Motorola change order to add fill site at Canisteo Village Hall for $510,000 (5‑0)

County Legislature

The Legislature adopted several resolutions, including accepting the June 23 2025 communications log. It authorized the closure of the Fire Suppression capital project and transfer of $33,524.98 to the Public Works Fueling System project. It approved moving $4,698.83 from various capital projects to the Public Works Shop Renovations project. It allocated $613,000 of state CHIPS funds to four county road improvement projects (Crosby Creek Rd, Webbs Crossing Rd, CR 115, and Pleasant Valley Rd).

• Adopted Resolution 111-25 accepting the June 23 2025 communications log (acclamation)
• Adopted Resolution 112-25 transferring $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression to Fueling System project (roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 113-25 transferring $4,698.83 to Public Works Shop Renovations project (roll call)
• Adopted Resolution 114-25 allocating $613,000 CHIPS funding to four road improvement projects (roll call)
• Adopted motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting (roll call)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The board adopted Resolution IC-112-25, creating a five‑year moratorium on land application of biosolids. The May 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 were approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 9, 2025 minutes (motion by Tom Sweet, seconded by Elizabeth Partee, carried)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report for May 2025 (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Rochelle Stein, carried)
• Adopted Resolution IC-112-25 establishing five‑year biosolids moratorium (motion by Hilda Lando, seconded by Tom Sweet, carried with Genesee opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Mark Rondinaro, seconded by Tom Sweet, carried)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee hosted a roundtable to discuss resources and challenges for small businesses in Steuben County. Participants reviewed available programs and identified issues such as workforce shortages, housing, and transportation. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

Community Services Board Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee

The Intellectual/Development Disabilities Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Mark Alger, seconded by Erin Warr, and all members present voted in favor. No other decisions were made; the meeting included service updates and a notice about the upcoming local services plan. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 (all in favor)

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It awarded the timekeeping system RFP to Andrews Technology for up to $325,000 and approved multiple new personnel positions and reclassifications. Several contract renewals and a management salary‑plan amendment were also authorized. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 meeting (4-0)
• Awarded RFP for timekeeping system to Andrews Technology, cost ≤ $325,000 (4-0)
• Created one Registered Professional Nurse position, CSEA Grade O (4-0)
• Created one Caseworker position, CSEA Grade K (4-0)
• Reclassified vacant Senior Social Worker position to Senior Social Work Assistant, CSEA Grade L (4-0)
• Created two Deputy Sheriff positions, Deputies Association Grade 11 (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of DSI Medical Services contract for new‑hire drug testing (4-0)
• Authorized amendment to management salary plan to include part‑time investigator and assistant director positions (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Steuben County Finance Committee approved a series of fund transfers, grant acceptances, a donation, a wind‑farm PILOT agreement, and a SWIMS grant appropriation. Each motion passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved transfer of $3,117.39 from Caton Shop and $1,581.44 from Cohocton Shop to Public Works Shops Renovation ($4,698.83 total) (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression System Project to Fuel Systems Capital Project (5-0)
• Approved allocation of $613,000 CHIPS funding to CR68 ($50,000), CR66 ($270,000), CR88 ($150,000) and CR115 ($143,000) (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $10,000 United Way funding for the Senior Companions Program (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of $5,000 OMH Eat Well Grant (5-0)
• Approved donation of STOP DWI simulator to Rensselaer County (5-0)
• Approved PILOT agreement for Prattsburgh Wind Farm with 20‑year fixed payments (5-0)
• Approved $30,000 SWIMS grant appropriation and inter‑municipal agreements for Corning, Hornell and Urbana (5-0)

Community Services Board Mental Health Subcommittee

The subcommittee reviewed staffing, program, and grant updates across several agencies. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee approved the May 7, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized a $576 amendment to the Casella Waste contract for garbage removal at the Hammondsport Ambulance Building. It approved the acceptance and appropriation of a $30,000 SWIMS grant and the execution of inter‑municipal agreements for swimming expansion. It also consented to the Prattsburgh Wind pilot payment distribution. All motions passed 4‑0.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized $576 contract amendment with Casella Waste (4‑0)
• Authorized acceptance and appropriation of $30,000 SWIMS grant (4‑0)
• Consented to Prattsburgh Wind pilot agreement and payment distribution (4‑0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (4‑0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved multiple funding authorizations, contracts, and personnel actions. Highlights include a $70,000‑per‑year foster‑care adoption data system contract, a $50‑per‑child preschool transportation contract, and the creation of several new staff positions. All motions passed unanimously, with votes of 5‑0 or 4‑0 as recorded.

• Approved $10,000 United Way funding for Senior Companions Program (5-0)
• Approved $5,000 OMH Eat Well Grant for Community Services (5-0)
• Approved $1,500 agency‑wide staff training budget (5-0)
• Approved preschool physical therapy contract with Hannah Lehman at $70/$35 rates (5-0)
• Approved preschool transportation contract with Addison Central School at $50 per child per day (5-0)
• Awarded Foster‑Care Adoption Data System contract to CareFindr/Bonadio for $70,000 annual plus $7,000 start‑up (5-0)
• Created one Registered Professional Nurse position in Community Services (4-0)
• Created one Assistant Director of Temporary & Disability Assistance position (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the prior meeting. It awarded contracts for demolition at 11 East Naples Street, air monitoring on Fenderson Street, and structural engineering on Cottage Ave. The board also approved a $21,500 roof replacement change order for the River Road property and authorized a purchase offer of $29,808 for 40 Mill Street in Erwin.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded demolition bid for 11 East Naples Street to MJR for $25,800 (5-0)
• Awarded air‑monitoring bid for Fenderson Street to Paradigm for $1,140 (5-0)
• Awarded structural‑engineering bid for Cottage Ave to Hager Engineering for $19,000 (5-0)
• Approved roof‑replacement change order at River Road property for $21,500 (5-0)
• Authorized purchase offer for 40 Mill Street, Erwin for $29,808 (5-0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved several contracts and donations, including a $63,600 award to Ferno for two powered ambulance stretchers. It also amended the towing policy to allow NYS DOT and municipal supervisors to request a tow, and reclassified a vacant senior typist position as a paralegal assistant. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the May 5 and May 19, 2025 meetings (5‑0)
• Awarded Apex Polygraph Services contract at $250 per polygraph (5‑0)
• Renewed two Catalis contracts with a 5 % increase, both expiring Aug 31 2026 (5‑0)
• Accepted EMS training supplies donation valued at $9,543.43 (5‑0)
• Awarded bid for two powered ambulance stretchers to Ferno for $63,600 (5‑0)
• Amended towing policy to include NYS DOT and municipal supervisors as authorized tow requestors (5‑0)
• Accepted $1,000 donation to the K‑9 program from Herbert and Irene Smith (5‑0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement to transfer K‑9 Jack to the Village of Bath (5‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the transfer of remaining funds from completed shop projects and a fire‑suppression project to other capital projects. It allocated $613,000 of 2025 CHIPS funds to four county road projects. The committee also awarded contracts for an environmental‑attribute fiscal advisor, pavement‑marking paint, and safety shirts, and authorized the sale of carbon credits for $327,432.84.

• Approved transfer of $3,117.39 and $1,581.44 to Public Works Shops Renovation (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of $33,524.98 from Fire Suppression to Fuel Systems project (5‑0)
• Allocated $613,000 CHIPS funding to CR68, CR66, CR88, and CR115 (5‑0)
• Awarded Environmental Attribute Fiscal Advisor contract to Environmental Attributes Advisors (5‑0)
• Authorized sale of 76,503 metric tons of carbon credits to US Venture d/b/a US Energy for $327,432.84 (5‑0)
• Awarded pavement marking paint contract to Zebra Paint Striping, Inc. for $13,995.00 (5‑0)
• Declared Cintas Corporation non‑responsive and awarded safety shirts to F T Signs, Inc. for $4,066.70 (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 5 and May 19 meetings (4‑0)

Community Services Board

The Community Services Board approved the minutes from the meetings on 12/10/2024, 2/18/2025, and 4/8/2025. The motion was made by Mr. Alger, seconded by Ms. Reagan, and passed with all members in favor. No other decisions or votes were recorded.

• Approved minutes from 12/10/2024, 2/18/2025, 4/8/2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committees approved a budget transfer of $25,431.95 from the Jail Medical Services line to the Jail Minor Equipment line to purchase dental equipment. The motion passed unanimously with votes 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections committee and 4‑0 in the Finance committee. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved $25,431.95 budget transfer for jail dental equipment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

The Special Joint Public Works/Finance Committee authorized a rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 of unexpended 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funds. It also accepted and appropriated $10,022,252.53 for the 2025‑2026 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY programs. Both motions passed unanimously with 4‑0 votes in the Public Works and Finance committees.

• Approved rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $10,022,252.53 (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The committee authorized a $25,431.95 transfer from the Jail Medical Services line to the Jail Minor Equipment line for dental equipment. The motion passed 5‑0 in the Public Safety & Corrections Committee and 4‑0 in the Finance Committee. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously in both committees.

• Approved $25,431.95 budget transfer for jail dental equipment (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (5-0 PS&C, 4-0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved rolling over $3,885,472.63 of unspent 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funds. It also approved accepting and appropriating $10,022,252.53 for the 2025‑2026 funding cycle. Both motions passed unanimously in the Public Works and Finance committees (4‑0 each).

• Approved rollover and appropriation of $3,885,472.63 unexpended 2024‑2025 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funding (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Approved acceptance and appropriation of $10,022,252.53 for 2025‑2026 CHIPs, Extreme Winter Recovery, Pave Our Potholes and PAVENY funding (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (Public Works 4‑0, Finance 4‑0)

Administration Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 8 and April 28 meetings. It awarded the quarterly copy paper contract to W.B. Mason at $29.41 per case and approved the semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $612,128.09. It authorized a Memorandum of Agreement to amend hiring steps and reclassified a vacant Title Searcher position to a Paralegal Assistant. Finally, it adopted revisions to the Administrative Code, including a 50% maximum fund balance and adding Juneteenth as a county holiday.

• Approved April 8 and April 28 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Awarded quarterly copy paper bid to W.B. Mason at $29.41 per case (5-0)
• Approved semi‑annual mortgage tax distribution of $612,128.09 (5-0)
• Authorized Memorandum of Agreement with CSEA CO, Dispatchers and Court Security Unit to amend hiring step (5-0)
• Authorized reclassification of vacant Title Searcher position to Paralegal Assistant (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Administrative Code, setting maximum fund balance at 50% (5-0)
• Added Juneteenth to county holidays in Administrative Code revisions (5-0)
• Adjourned regular and executive sessions (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the April meetings and authorized several fund transfers and grant acceptances. Major actions included a $240,000 transfer to the District Attorney’s operating budget, appropriation of $600,000 FEMA funds, and acceptance of a $1,515,197 State Next Generation grant. Additional approvals covered a $162,650 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant, a $748,369 SICG grant, a $5,280 fiber contract for the Hammondsport Ambulance Station, and a $6,140.66 transfer for jail equipment. All motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of April 8 and April 28 meetings (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $240,000 to District Attorney’s operating budget (5-0)
• Accepted RSVP/AmeriCorps grant of $162,650 (5-0)
• Appropriated FEMA funds: $425,000 to Disaster Response‑Flood Response 8/2024 and $175,000 to Disaster Response‑Flood Response 8/2021 (5-0)
• Accepted FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant (SICG) of $748,369 (5-0)
• Accepted SFY25 Next Generation Grant of $1,515,197 (5-0)
• Authorized $5,280 contract with Southern Tier Network for fiber installation at Hammondsport Ambulance Station (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $6,140.66 from jail fencing project to jail minor equipment for pistols (5-0)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The board approved the minutes from the April 18 meeting and the Treasurer’s report for April 30. Two resolutions were adopted: one directing evaluation and certification of flood control levees in Steuben County, and another opposing proposed EMS mandates. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved April 18 minutes (adopted)
• Approved Treasurer’s report for April 30 (adopted)
• Adopted resolution IC-010-25 to evaluate and certify flood control levees in Steuben County
• Adopted resolution IC-011-25 opposing proposed EMS mandates

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee unanimously approved the minutes from April meetings. It voted 4-0 to add 21 parcels, totaling about 1,100 acres, to certified agricultural districts. The committee also approved the Hall of Fame inductees, a memorializing resolution for New York biosolids legislation, and authorized the County Manager to issue an RFP for leasing county property across from the jail.

• Approved April 2 and April 28 minutes (4-0)
• Approved addition of 21 agricultural parcels (1,100 acres) to certified districts (4-0)
• Approved Hall of Fame inductee names (4-0)
• Approved memorializing resolution supporting NY Senate Bill S5759 and Assembly Bill A6192 on biosolids (4-0)
• Authorized County Manager and Purchasing Director to issue RFP for lease of county property across from the jail (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The Human Services, Health & Education Committee approved the April 2 minutes and authorized a series of contracts and grants, including a $162,650 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant for the Office for the Aging. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) except the adjournments (4‑0). No dissent was recorded.

• Approved April 2 minutes (3-0)
• Renewed LabCorp paternity testing contract at $50 per test (3-0)
• Accepted FY25 RSVP/AmeriCorps grant of $162,650 (3-0)
• Rollover $28,000 opioid settlement funds to extend summer programming (3-0)
• Extended harm‑reduction vending machine contract (no county cost) for two years (3-0)
• Authorized MOU with Bridges to Hope for public‑health services at no cost (3-0)
• Authorized signing of New York State data‑use agreements (no county cost) (3-0)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The Land Bank approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It then awarded the asbestos‑abatement contract for the property at 3405 Fenderson Street Extension to MJR for $3,550, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was subsequently adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Awarded asbestos abatement contract at 3405 Fenderson St to MJR for $3,550 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee unanimously approved the Statewide Interoperable Communications Next Generation Grant of $1,515,197. It also approved several other funding and procurement actions, including a $748,369 SICG grant, a $240,000 courtroom modernization MOU, and equipment purchases. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $1,515,197 SFY25 Next Generation Grant (5-0)
• Approved $748,369 FY24 SICG Grant (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with NYS Office of Court Administration for $240,000 courtroom modernization (5-0)
• Authorized transfer of $240,000 from unrestricted fund for courtroom modernization (5-0)
• Awarded UPS upgrade bid to CDW‑G for $5,818 (5-0)
• Awarded dental equipment bid to PrimeCare for $25,431.95 (5-0)
• Authorized 5‑year maintenance agreement with ASCO Power Services for 911 switch, $12,417.53 (5-0)
• Authorized addition of Investigator and Part‑Time Investigator titles for traffic diversion work (5-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting. It accepted maintenance jurisdiction for surplus property at 8471 SR 54 in Hammondsport. It authorized the appropriation of $425,000 and $175,000 FEMA funds to two flood‑response capital projects. It also approved a memorandum of agreement for the Red Spring Run Road Bridge reconstruction and several procurement contracts.

• Approved minutes of prior meeting (5-0)
• Accepted maintenance jurisdiction for 8471 SR 54, Hammondsport (5-0)
• Authorized FEMA fund appropriation: $425,000 to Flood Response 8/2024 and $175,000 to Flood Response 8/2021 (5-0)
• Authorized memorandum of agreement for Red Spring Run Road Bridge reconstruction (5-0)
• Awarded subsurface exploration and geotechnical engineering services to Whitestone Associates Engineering & Geology NY, PLLC (5-0)
• Awarded guide rail materials to Chemung Supply Corp. for $191,992.70 (5-0)
• Awarded micro surfacing bituminous overlay projects to Suit‑Kote Corporation for $1,324,224.00 (5-0)
• Extended treatment plant chemicals contract with PVS‑CDI Chemicals through April 30, 2026 (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The Agriculture, Industry & Planning and Finance committees authorized the County Manager to amend the existing ViewPoint contract by adding one additional shooting day for $3,800, raising the total contract amount to $33,800. The amendment motion passed unanimously, 4‑0 in each committee. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved ViewPoint contract amendment to add one day at $3,800 (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)

Administration Committee

The committee authorized the County Manager to spend up to $500 for the Legislature’s strategic planning retreat at the Bath Country Club. The motion, made by Chair Ferratella and seconded by Swackhamer, passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that also passed 4‑0.

• Authorized County Manager to spend up to $500 for strategic planning retreat (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The committee approved an amendment to the existing ViewPoint contract, increasing the total from $30,000 to $33,800 to add one extra shooting day. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote in both the Agriculture‑Industry‑Planning and Finance committees. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also carried unanimously.

• Approved amendment to ViewPoint contract, total cost $33,800 (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0 AIP, 4-0 Finance)

Finance Committee

The Public Works and Finance Committees approved a motion to let the Commissioner of Public Works enter a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisition for the CR 4 Bridge project. The motion also approved an additional appropriation of $7,125, eligible for 95 percent reimbursement. Both committees voted unanimously, 4‑0, in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote in each committee.

• Authorized supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way acquisition and $7,125 appropriation (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 Public Works, 4-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee adopted a memorializing resolution opposing the proposed EMS mandates in the 2025‑2026 New York State budget. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The committee also moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed 4‑0.

• Adopted memorializing resolution opposing proposed EMS mandates (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

County Legislature

The County Legislature adopted the minutes from the previous meeting after a motion by Mr. Potter, seconded by Mr. Van Caeseele, and the motion was carried. It also passed Resolution No. 067-25, introduced by Chair Kelly Fitzpatrick and seconded by Mr. Potter, to receive and file the April 28, 2025 communications log prepared by the County Manager’s Office. No other actions were recorded.

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (motion by Potter, seconded by Van Caeseele, carried)
• Adopted Resolution 067-25 to receive and file the April 28 communications log (introduced by Fitzpatrick, seconded by Potter)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works and Finance committees voted unanimously to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to sign a supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for right‑of‑way acquisition on the CR 4 Bridge project and to appropriate an additional $7,125. The motion passed 4‑0 in each committee. A separate motion to adjourn also passed unanimously.

• Authorized supplemental agreement with NYSDOT for CR 4 Bridge right‑of‑way acquisition and appropriated $7,125 (4‑0 Public Works, 4‑0 Finance)
• Adjourning the meeting (4‑0 Public Works, 4‑0 Finance)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee voted to authorize the Commissioner of Public Works to enter into an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway Corporation for preliminary design and engineering services on the Newcomb Road Bridge project, at a cost of $24,439. The expense is covered by the previously appropriated $580,000 for design and right‑of‑way phases. The motion passed unanimously, 4‑0. The committee then adjourned the meeting, also by a 4‑0 vote.

• Authorized $24,439 design contract with Norfolk Southern (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The board approved the minutes of the March 21, 2025 meeting after a motion by Gary Maha (Genesee) and a second by Tom Sweet (Chemung). The treasurer’s report for March 31, 2025, showing $900 received, $762 paid and a balance of $6,544.08, was also approved after a motion by Brenda Rigby Riehle (Allegany) and a second by Tom Sweet (Chemung). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 21, 2025 minutes (motion Gary Maha, second Tom Sweet, carried)
• Approved March 31, 2025 treasurer’s report (motion Brenda Rigby Riehle, second Tom Sweet, carried)

Community Services Board

The board lacked a quorum, so the minutes were not approved. The session included a presentation on Critical Time Intervention services and updates on staffing, grant applications, and service reports. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Administration Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March meetings and awarded the custodial paper products bid to the low bidders. It also authorized one‑year renewals of contracts with Schneider Geospatial, Gallagher Benefit Services, and Granicus. New positions were created for a Social Work Assistant and an Assistant Public Defender Trainee, and a Deputy Director was appointed for the Office for the Aging.

• Approved March 11 and March 24 minutes (4-0)
• Awarded custodial paper products bid to low bidders (4-0)
• Renewed Schneider Geospatial contract for online assessment (4-0)
• Renewed Gallagher health‑benefit consulting contract up to $65,000 annually (4-0)
• Renewed Granicus short‑term rental software contract up to $56,000 annually (4-0)
• Created Social Work Assistant position, CSEA Grade H (4-0)
• Appointed Deputy Director of Office for the Aging, Management Grade H Step 8 ($81,639) (4-0)
• Created Assistant Public Defender Trainee position, Management Grade I (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved several grant acceptances and spending authorizations, all unanimously. It awarded a $4,630,000 engineering services contract to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. for the Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvement Project. The committee also authorized smaller grants and a landfill‑project expenditure, and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 11 and March 24 meetings (5‑0)
• Authorized $5,412 grant for Office for the Aging (5‑0)
• Authorized $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant for Probation (5‑0)
• Authorized $56,832 spend from Landfill Cell 7/8 capital project for SCADA system (5‑0)
• Awarded $4,630,000 engineering services contract to Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. (5‑0)
• Authorized $150,000 DCJS grant for Sheriff’s Office vehicle purchase (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections Committee approved multiple funding and policy actions, including a $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant and a $150,000 DCJS grant for two sheriff‑department Tahoes. It also adopted amendments to the towing policy, a resolution to recertify flood control levees, and approved several contract renewals and purchases. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved $40,305 Alternatives to Incarceration grant (4-0)
• Amended towing policy as presented (4-0)
• Adopted resolution to evaluate and certify flood control levees (4-0)
• Authorized solicitation for Mt. Washington Tower shelter (4-0)
• Authorized lease agreement for Quackenbush tower colocation (4-0)
• Authorized $150,000 DCJS grant for two sheriff Tahoes (4-0)
• Approved contract renewals: All Traffic $1,500; Tyler Technologies $7,560.50; Black Creek $28,721 (4-0)
• Awarded $16,857.85 drone purchase to Adorama (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Steuben County Public Works Committee approved the March 3 minutes and authorized roadside mowing agreements with three towns at $75.05 per mile. It also authorized a timber sale bid at Lindley North Landfill, a $56,832 SCADA system spend, a $4.63 M leachate treatment engineering contract, and a $5,818,910 asphalt concrete in‑place contract. The committee extended a code‑enforcement services contract through Dec. 31, 2025 and rejected bids for an 18K GVWR tilt‑deck trailer to be rebid.

• Approved March 3 minutes (5-0)
• Authorized roadside mowing agreements with Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Wayland at $75.05 per mile (5-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for timber sale at Lindley North Landfill (estimated $35,000) (5-0)
• Authorized $56,832 spend from Landfill Cell 7/8 Capital Project for SCADA system (5-0)
• Awarded $4,630,000 engineering services for Leachate Treatment Plant Emerging Contaminants Improvement Project (5-0)
• Awarded $5,818,910 asphalt concrete in‑place contract to Dolomite Products (A.L. Blades) (5-0)
• Extended code‑enforcement services contract with Charles A. Cagle through Dec. 31, 2025, hourly $27.00, mileage $0.70 (5-0)
• Rejected bids for 18K GVWR tilt‑deck equipment trailer – 22’ and will rebid (5-0)

Agriculture, Industry & Planning Committee

The committee approved the March 5, 2025 minutes unanimously. It authorized a one‑year extension of the Fire Alarm Service Technologies contract at an annual cost of $16,400. It approved a $10,963.91 expenditure from the Flooring Replacement Capital Project to replace stair treads. It also authorized a public hearing for land submitted for inclusion in certified agricultural districts, covering about 900 acres.

• Approved March 5, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Extended Fire Alarm Service Technologies contract for one year at $16,400 (4-0)
• Authorized $10,963.91 spend from Flooring Replacement Capital Project for stair treads (4-0)
• Authorized public hearing on 900 acres of land for certified agricultural districts (4-0)

Human Services, Health & Education Committee

The committee approved multiple contracts and expenditures, including a $30,000 EISEP services contract and $15,000 respite services contract for the Office for Aging, a $5,412 grant, a $12,000 increase for the Veggie Van program, and a $1,890 Bingocize license renewal. It also authorized preschool transportation contract amendments, a $6,800 reduction to an opioid awareness contract, a $5,000 foster parent banquet, an $82,610 purchase of laptops and tablets, a lease amendment for the Child Advocacy Center, a domestic violence prevention contract, creation of a social work assistant position, reclassification of a vacant staff role, and tuition aid for a care manager. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved new Office for Aging contract with Home Instead for EISEP services ($30,000) and respite services ($15,000) (4-0)
• Accepted $5,412 Life Span grant for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (4-0)
• Increased Veggie Van program contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension by $12,000 (4-0)
• Renewed Bingocize license for two years at $1,890 (4-0)
• Amended Birnie Transportation preschool contract to $255 for first child and $25 each additional, retroactive Jan 1 2025 (4-0)
• Reduced Pivotal opioid awareness contract by $6,800 to $83,200 total (4-0)
• Awarded $82,610 purchase of 30 laptops and 20 tablets to HyperTech (second lowest bidder) (4-0)
• Created one Social Work Assistant position, CSEA Grade H (4-0)

Steuben County Land Bank Corporation (SCLBC)

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and a $10,000 change order to replace cabinets. It adopted guidelines to let the Executive Director and Arbor acquire properties up to $20,000 and accepted a donation of 136 East Elm Street. The board also postponed a decision on the pool replacement pending realtor input and renewed key service contracts.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 change order for cabinet replacement (4-0)
• Adopted acquisition guidelines allowing purchases up to $20,000 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted donation of 136 East Elm Street property (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of Executive Director services contract (4-0)
• Authorized renewal of legal services contract (4-0)
• Postponed pool replacement decision; will consult realtor (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned regular session and reconvened in executive session (4-0)

Traffic Safety Board

The Traffic Safety Board elected Sheriff James Allard as Chair and Chief Kenzie Spaulding as Vice Chair, with both motions carried. The board also approved the minutes from the December 13, 2024 meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for June 27, 2025, and the board adjourned after a motion was carried.

• Sheriff James Allard elected Chair (motion carried)
• Chief Kenzie Spaulding elected Vice Chair (motion carried)
• December 13, 2024 minutes approved (motion carried)
• Next meeting set for June 27, 2025
• Board adjourned (motion carried)

Steuben Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation

The board approved the minutes of the 2024 annual meeting and confirmed that no changes are needed to the mission statement, investment policy, or disposition‑of‑property guidelines. Directors elected Jack Wheeler as President, Christopher Brewer as Vice President, Stacy Housworth as Treasurer, and Joseph Rumsey as Secretary. The independent auditor’s report for 2024 and the 2024 annual report were approved. The budget for fiscal year ending Dec 31 2025 and the proposed budgets through Dec 31 2029 were approved.

• Approved 2024 annual meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mission statement and performance measures unchanged
• Approved investment policy unchanged
• Approved disposition‑of‑property guidelines unchanged
• Elected Jack Wheeler President, Christopher Brewer Vice President, Stacy Housworth Treasurer, Joseph Rumsey Secretary
• Approved 2024 independent auditor’s report (Bonadio & Co., LLP)
• Approved 2024 annual report filing with NY State Authority Budget Office
• Approved FY 2025‑2029 budget and ratified prior expenditures

Administration Committee

The Administration Committee approved awarding the Sendio anti‑spam cloud licensing bid to K Systems Solutions for a total of $20,790. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0 vote.

• Awarded Sendio anti‑spam cloud licensing contract to K Systems Solutions for $20,790 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance and Public Safety & Corrections committees approved a $250,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to the EMSAMB capital project. They also authorized bidding for upgrades, amended the major equipment list to add a generator and stretchers, and approved the purchase agreement for the Hammondsport ambulance building for $1. All motions passed unanimously in both committees.

• Approved $250,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to EMSAMB project (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Authorized bid for technology, generators, and stretchers for Hammondsport building upgrades (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Amended major equipment list to include a generator and two stretchers for Hammondsport ambulance location (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Approved purchase agreement for Hammondsport ambulance building and contents for $1.00 (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

Public Safety & Corrections Committee

The Public Safety & Corrections and Finance Committees approved a $250,000 transfer from the Contingency Fund to the EMSAMB capital project. They also authorized bidding for upgrades, amended the major equipment list to add a generator and stretchers, and approved a purchase agreement for the Hammondsport ambulance building for $1.00. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized $250,000 transfer from Contingency Fund to EMSAMB project (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Authorized bid for technology, generators and stretchers for Hammondsport building upgrades (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Amended major equipment list to include a generator and two stretchers for Hammondsport location (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Approved purchase agreement for Hammondsport ambulance building and contents for $1.00 (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0 PS&C, 5-0 Finance)

County Legislature

The Legislature adopted a memoriam honoring former member Robert “Bob” Reagan by rising silent affirmation. It accepted the March 24, 2025 communications log (Resolution 046-25) by acclamation. It also passed a resolution (047-25) requesting the Governor and State Legislature adopt Senate Bill S3495 and Assembly Bill A6659 to extend Steuben County’s mortgage recording tax expiration from December 1 2025 to December 1 2027.

• Adopted memoriam for Robert “Bob” Reagan (rising silent affirmation)
• Accepted March 24, 2025 communications log – Resolution 046-25 (adopted by acclamation)
• Requested adoption of Senate Bill S3495 and Assembly Bill A6659 to extend mortgage recording tax expiration to Dec 1 2027 – Resolution 047-25 (adopted)

Inter-County Association of Western New York

The association approved the minutes from the November 15, 2024 meeting after a motion by Mark Rondinaro and a second by Gary Maha. The Treasurer’s Report for February 28, 2024 was also approved after a motion by Ellen Grant and a second by Tom Sweet. Both motions were carried without recorded vote counts.

• Approved November 15, 2024 minutes (motion Mark Rondinaro, second Gary Maha)
• Approved February 28, 2024 Treasurer’s Report (motion Ellen Grant, second Tom Sweet)