St. Lawrence County, New York

Finance Committee

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Full Board

Services Committee

Operations Committee

Finance Committee

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Services Committee

The Services Committee is reviewing several contracts and grant acceptances for Community Services and Public Health. Key items include software renewals for behavioral health and early intervention programs, as well as funding for children's accessibility and nicotine prevention.

• Acceptance of $383,711.63 from the NYS Attorney General for the JUUL Settlement Agreement
• Renewal contract with Ensora Health for behavioral health electronic health record and billing software
• Contract with PandaDoc for Early Intervention Program e-signature software costing $6,468
• Projected award of $38,138 for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
• Acceptance of a $500 stipend for participation in the New York State 1115 Waiver Session

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote to authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Tokio Marine HCC for $5 million cybersecurity insurance coverage. It will also consider authorizing the Chair to sign an application for NYS HOME funding and a $766,959 contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services. Additionally, the committee will approve budget adjustments for liability and casualty reserves.

• Authorize Chair to sign application for NYS HOME funding (Resolution No. —)
• Authorize $766,959 contract with New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services (Jan 1 2024–Dec 31 2026)
• Authorize $5 million cybersecurity insurance contract with Tokio Marine HCC (Sep 1 2026–Aug 31 2027)
• Modify 2026 budget: decrease Liab/Cas Contingency $44,000; increase Liab Other Insurance $44,000

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will consider a series of resolutions, including several budget modifications and contract authorizations. A key item is the authorization of U.S. Logistics Group, Inc. as the procurement agent to acquire a mobile morgue unit. Other actions involve budget changes for the Office for the Aging, Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, and infrastructure projects.

• Authorize U.S. Logistics Group, Inc. as procurement agent for a mobile morgue unit (Resolution RC 6)
• Authorize the Office for the Aging to relocate, renovate and furnish office space in the Human Services Center and modify its 2026 budget (Resolution RC 4)
• Modify the 2026 budget for the Sheriff’s Office for overtime expenses at the correctional facility (Resolution RC 13)
• Authorize a contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for engineering services to replace County Route 17 over Plumb Brook (Resolution RC 22)
• Authorize the chair to sign a contract with the Hang Up Put Down Shoppe for window blinds and draperies for the courthouse (Resolution RC 24)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on authorizing a $400,000 settlement of a federal court case and the related budget amendment for the County Attorney’s Office. It will also consider contracts for underground tank cleanup in Fine and Potsdam, and several staffing changes in the Real Property Tax Office. Additional items include a highway engineering contract and a correction of a tax bill for the U.S. Postal Service.

• Authorize $400,000 settlement of Northern District of New York court case and modify the County Attorney budget
• Approve contract with Odin Environmental LLC ($38,545) for underground storage tank removal in Fine and Potsdam
• Approve contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for engineering services to replace County Route 17 culvert over Plumb Brook
• Abolish a Secretary I position and create a Senior Account Clerk in the Real Property Tax Office
• Correct United States Postal Service tax bill from $32,944.12 to $0

Services Committee

The St. Lawrence County Services Committee will vote on authorizing the Office for the Aging, the Youth Bureau, and the Social Services department to relocate, renovate, and furnish space in the Human Services Center, each with a corresponding 2026 budget modification. The committee will also consider a contract amendment for the Public Health Department’s early‑intervention service rates and the designation of a procurement agent for a mobile morgue unit. Additional items include a proclamation of July 2026 as American Patriots Month and a presentation of 2025 unaudited financial results.

• Authorize Office for the Aging to relocate, renovate, furnish space in the Human Services Center and modify its 2026 budget
• Authorize Youth Bureau to relocate, renovate, furnish space in the Human Services Center and modify its 2026 budget
• Modify 2026 budget for Social Services to cover higher‑than‑anticipated emergency aid expenses for adults
• Amend contracts for Public Health early‑intervention services to implement a 5% rate increase per Medicaid SPA #24‑0041
• Designate U.S. Logistics Group, Inc. as procurement agent for acquiring a mobile morgue unit

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office overtime and grants, and authorizing a firearms training range on county property in Canton. Also on the agenda are a resolution calling on New York State to modify the My Housing portal for rural communities, a Planning Office budget change for transit equipment sale, and a Human Resources item adjusting the clinic manager's workday at the Correctional Facility.

• Authorizing a firearms training range on county-owned property in the Town of Canton
• Modifying the 2026 budget for Sheriff's Office overtime at the Correctional Facility
• Modifying the 2026 budget for the FY22 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant from NYS DHSES
• Authorizing contract extension for the FY23 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant
• Calling on NY State to modify the 'My Housing' portal for rural communities

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will vote on a resolution to install GPS equipment and forward-facing cameras in all county vehicles, with policies to be developed by the County Administrator. Other actions include budget modifications for IT equipment, opioid treatment programs, and courthouse improvements, as well as contracts for mosquito adulticide application and asbestos abatement at the Surrogate Building. Several resolutions urge state action on EMS funding, rising mandated costs, and housing-linked water infrastructure.

• Recommendation to install GPS and forward-facing cameras on all county vehicles
• Modifying 2026 budget for purchase of audiovisual equipment and network core switch for IT
• Adding four parcels totaling 132 acres to Agricultural District 1
• Authorizing contract with Duflo Spray-Chemical, Inc. for aerial mosquito adulticide application
• Authorizing contracts up to $110,366 for air monitoring, asbestos abatement, and flooring in the Surrogate Building

Finance Committee

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee approved the distribution of $614,711.71 in mortgage tax revenue to local municipalities and authorized a $142,000 budget modification for the Courthouse Building Improvement Project. The committee also authorized a contract for a Spill Prevention Control Plan update.

• Mortgage tax distribution of $614,711.71 to local municipalities
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for $5,900 for Spill Prevention Control Plan update
• Authorization of $142,000 budget modification for Courthouse Building Improvement Project
• Broadband and ARPA project updates discussed
• Chamber of Commerce annual update presented

The committee approved the agenda and April 27 minutes unanimously. It forwarded several resolutions to the full board, including a construction contract for scour repair on County Routes 35, 55 and Boyden Brook, a mortgage tax report, a spill‑prevention contract, a change‑order allowance for the courthouse improvement project, and a GPS equipment acquisition for county vehicles. Motions to enter executive and open sessions and to adjourn the meeting were also approved.

• Approved agenda amendment to add construction contract resolution (15 yes)
• Approved April 27 minutes (15 yes)
• Forwarded Mortgage Tax Report to Full Board (15 yes)
• Forwarded Spill Prevention Control contract to Full Board (15 yes)
• Forwarded construction contract for scour repair (14 yes, 1 abstain)
• Forwarded Change Order Allowance for Courthouse project (15 yes)
• Forwarded GPS equipment acquisition resolution (15 yes)
• Moved to adjourn meeting (14 yes, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The committee is considering budget modifications for opioid treatment programs and a contract for aerial mosquito adulticide application. They will also discuss restructuring a Public Health Department position and the budget impact of emergency preparedness equipment.

• Budget modifications for COSSAP II funding to purchase a TS30 safe ($10,573) and other equipment
• Contract with Duflo Spray-Chemical, Inc. for aerial mosquito adulticide application
• Abolishing a Keyboard Specialist position to create a Public Health Program Aide position
• Discussion on Emergency Preparedness budget impact of equipment purchases
• Resolution recognizing June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 20 meeting. It forwarded two budget modification resolutions for the COSSAP II program to the full board. It also approved several public‑health actions, including creating a new program aide, signing a mosquito‑control contract, and recognizing June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved agenda (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved April 20 minutes (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded COSSAP II budget modification (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded second COSSAP II budget modification (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized abolishing Keyboard Specialist and creating Public Health Program Aide (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized contract with Duflo Spray-Chemical for aerial mosquito adulticide (13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)
• Recognized June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (14 yes, 1 absent)

General

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will adopt a resolution proclaiming May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It will also authorize the chair to sign a three‑year contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services providing $511,305 in funding. Additionally, the board will appoint a replacement to the vacated District 8 seat, effective May 11, 2026. A swearing‑in ceremony for Judge Storie is also scheduled.

• Proclamation of May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
• Authorization for the chair to sign a $511,305 contract with the NY State Office of Indigent Legal Services (Jan 1 2021 – Dec 31 2023)
• Appointment to the vacated District 8 seat on the Board of Legislators (effective May 11 2026, expires Dec 31 2026)
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Judge Storie

The Board of Legislators adopted three resolutions: proclaiming May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women; authorizing the Chair to sign a $511,305 contract with the NY State Office of Indigent Legal Services; and appointing Allan Robinson to the vacant District 8 seat. All three were carried by voice vote with nine yes votes and five members absent.

• Adopted Resolution 183‑2026 proclaiming May 5 as National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (voice vote, 9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 184‑2026 authorizing Chair to sign $511,305 contract with NY State Office of Indigent Legal Services (voice vote, 9‑0)
• Adopted Resolution 185‑2026 appointing Allan Robinson to District 8 vacancy, term ending Dec 31 2026 (voice vote, 9‑0)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on a budget amendment to spend $8,000 on audiovisual equipment and $42,000 on a network core switch for the IT department. It will also consider a resolution adding four parcels totaling 132 acres to Agricultural District 1. Additional resolutions request state action on EMS funding, volunteer fire‑fighter stipends, and the salary cap for retired public employees.

• Modify 2026 IT budget: $8,000 for audiovisual equipment, $42,000 for network core switch
• Add four parcels (132 acres) to Agricultural District 1
• Resolution urging state to exempt EMS from real‑property tax cap and provide funding
• Resolution supporting stipends for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel
• Resolution calling for higher salary cap for retired public employees seeking public jobs

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and moved several items forward to the Full Board. It approved a budget modification for audiovisual equipment, added four parcels to Agricultural District 1, and forwarded a range of resolutions on EMS tax‑cap exemption, data‑center siting, Covered Lives guidance, housing‑linked water funding, and retired employee salary caps. One resolution on volunteer fire district stipends was tabled.

• Modified 2026 IT budget for audiovisual equipment – roll call 9 yes, 5 no, 1 absent
• Added four parcels (132 acres) to Agricultural District 1 – voice 14 yes, 1 absent
• EMS tax‑cap exemption resolution forwarded – voice 14 yes, 1 absent
• Volunteer fire district stipend resolution tabled – voice 10 yes, 4 no, 1 absent
• Data center siting authority resolution forwarded – voice 13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent
• Covered Lives implementation guidance resolution forwarded – voice 14 yes, 1 absent
• Housing‑linked water infrastructure funding resolution forwarded – voice 14 yes, 1 absent
• Salary‑cap increase for retired public employees resolution forwarded – voice 13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on several contract authorizations, including transit contracts with local universities, emergency communications grants, and internet services. It will also modify the 2026 budget for the Planning Office transit vehicle replacement and for various health and social service programs. Additionally, the Board will adopt resolutions recognizing May as Women’s Health Month, Older Americans Month, and Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and June as Men’s Health Month.

• Authorize chair to sign public transportation contracts with Clarkson University, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Potsdam
• Authorize chair to sign contracts with NYS Division of Homeland Security for emergency communications grants (FY18 SICG and combined SFY2024‑2026 ESINET)
• Authorize chair to sign a contract with FirstLight for county business internet services
• Modify 2026 budget for Planning Office transit vehicle replacement
• Adopt resolutions recognizing health awareness months (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Older Americans, Lyme Disease)

The board adopted resolutions recognizing Women’s Health Month, Men’s Health Month, Older Americans Month and Lyme Disease Awareness Month. It approved a budget modification authorizing $1,313,808 in increased appropriations and $1,232,426 in increased revenue for the Planning Office for Transit vehicle replacement, with a $81,382 appropriation decrease. The board also authorized the chair to sign public‑transportation contracts with local colleges and a contract extension for the state emergency‑communications grant. All motions passed by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one absent member.

• Adopted Resolution 149-2026 (Women’s and Men’s Health Months) – voice vote 14-0-1
• Adopted Resolution 150-2026 (Older Americans Month) – voice vote 14-0-1
• Adopted Resolution 151-2026 (Lyme Disease Awareness Month) – voice vote 14-0-1
• Approved Budget Modification 152-2026 for transit vehicle replacement – roll call vote 14-0-1
• Authorized chair to sign public‑transportation contracts with Clarkson University, SUNY Canton, SUNY Potsdam – voice vote 14-0-1
• Authorized chair to sign contract extension with NYS Division of Homeland Security for emergency communications grant – voice vote 14-0-1

General

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators holds a public hearing on Local Law B for 2026, which would impose a 3% tax on the rent for every occupancy of a hotel, motel, short-term rental, or similar lodging within the county. The law also replaces all prior hotel/motel occupancy tax local laws and opts the county out of the New York State short-term rental registry. The tax would be administered and collected by the County Treasurer.

• Proposed 3% occupancy tax on hotel, motel, short-term rental, and vacation rental units
• Replaces all previous hotel/motel occupancy tax local laws and amendments
• County opts out of the NY State short-term rental registry system
• Exempts permanent residents (30+ consecutive days) from the tax
• Requires operators to register with the County Treasurer and collect the tax as a trustee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several construction and engineering contracts for county bridges and highway facilities. The body is also discussing a new local law regarding room occupancy taxes and the separation of Highway and Solid Waste departments.

• Construction contract for CR 54 and McEwen Road bridges: $2,359,000
• Scour repair contract for CR 35, CR 55, and Boyden Road: not to exceed $219,000
• Engineering services for CR 21 over Elm Creek: not to exceed $320,000
• Special inspection services for Highway Facility project: $71,605
• Proposed Local Law B regarding Room Occupancy Tax and short-term rental registry opt-out

The committee approved the agenda amendment to withdraw item #9G and adopted a resolution urging the state to halt housing development in downtown Ogdensburg. It forwarded multiple highway repair and bridge contracts, an engineering services contract, and a special inspection services contract to the full board. The committee also adopted Local Law B for the county occupancy tax and authorized several agreements for transit funding, body‑worn cameras, and cloud services.

• Agenda amendment to withdraw item #9G approved (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Resolution to halt downtown Ogdensburg housing approved (voice vote 12 yes, 2 no, 1 absent)
• Real Property Tax Law correction resolution approved (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Highway repair contracts for CR 35, CR 55, and Boyden Road approved (voice vote 13 yes, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Bridge contracts for CR 54 and McEwen Road approved (voice vote 13 yes, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Local Law B (occupancy tax) adopted (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Transit Ready NY funding application authorized (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Five‑year body‑worn camera agreement for Sheriff's Office authorized (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $404,484 budget modification for the Public Health Department’s Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure program. It will also approve a $14,559 increase for opioid medication funding in the county jail, and authorize a contract extension with First Student, Inc. for preschool special‑education transportation. Additional items include a participation agreement for United Behavioral Health and the proclamation of May as Older Americans Month.

• Authorize the Chair to sign a participation agreement for the Value Payment Addendum amendment to United Behavioral Health of New York, I.P.A., Inc.
• Modify the 2026 Community Services budget to add $14,559 for OASAS Opioid Stewardship funding for medications in the correctional facility
• Proclaim May 2026 as Older Americans Month with the theme “Champion Your Health”
• Modify the 2026 Public Health Department budget to allocate $404,484 for the “Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems” program
• Authorize a contract extension with First Student, Inc. for preschool special‑education transportation services at $649.73 per bus route per day

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the March 23 minutes, both by unanimous voice vote. It forwarded several resolutions to the full Board, including budget modifications for Community Services, Public Health, and Social Services, as well as authorizations for contracts and staffing changes, all passed unanimously. The meeting then entered executive session, returned to open session, and adjourned.

• Approved agenda (15 yes, voice vote)
• Approved March 23 minutes (15 yes, voice vote)
• Forwarded OASAS Opioid Stewardship funding budget modification to Full Board (15 yes, voice vote)
• Forwarded Public Health infrastructure budget modification to Full Board (15 yes, voice vote)
• Authorized Chair to sign First Student preschool transportation contract extension (15 yes, voice vote)
• Authorized creation of three data clerk positions and abolition of three clerk positions in Social Services (15 yes, voice vote)
• Moved to Executive Session (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (14 yes, 1 absent)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a budget modification to fund replacement of up to eight 16‑passenger buses and a bus shelter at the Massena Public Library. It will also authorize contracts for college shuttle service, emergency communications grants, and countywide internet service, and approve a bad‑debt write‑off for the Probation Department.

• Modify 2026 Planning Office budget: increase appropriations $1,297,608 (automotive equipment) and $16,200 (technical equipment), increase revenue $1,051,046 and $181,380 for bus capital funds, decrease $81,382 advertising share.
• Authorize Chair to sign public transportation contracts with Clarkson University, SUNY Canton and SUNY Potsdam (two‑year term, up to three one‑year extensions, funded by state, federal and college payments).
• Authorize contract extension for FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant with $75,914.70 remaining balance.
• Authorize contract for ESINET Readiness Grant $689,655 and modify Emergency Services budget with corresponding appropriations and revenue.
• Authorize contract with FirstLight for business internet services – $5,700 annual cost for a 36‑month term (June 18 2026 – June 18 2029).

The committee approved several resolutions to modify budgets and authorize the chair to sign contracts for public transportation, emergency services, and internet services. It also approved a bad‑debt write‑off for the Probation Department. All motions passed by voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent.

• Approved modification of the 2026 Planning Office budget for transit vehicle replacement (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Authorized the Chair to sign public transportation contracts with Clarkson University, SUNY Canton, and SUNY Potsdam (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Authorized the Chair to sign FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant contract extension (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Authorized the Chair to sign ESINET Readiness Grant contract and modify the Emergency Services budget (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Authorized the Chair to sign FirstLight business internet services contract for the county (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Approved bad debt write‑off for the Probation Department (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Moved to Executive Session at 7:06 p.m. to discuss litigation, personnel, and appointments (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)
• Moved to Open Session at 7:42 p.m. (voice vote with ten (10) yes votes and five (5) absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will consider a series of authorizations to sign contracts for emergency communications, pharmacy benefit management, and highway projects. It will also modify the 2026 budget for community services, public health, and the Department of Highways. Several infrastructure contracts for bridges on County Routes 22, 34, and 21 are slated for approval. Additional resolutions will proclaim various awareness months and request state funding for child care assistance.

• Authorize the chair to sign a contract with NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for a combined SFY2024‑2026 Emergency Services IP Network readiness grant (RC 10).
• Authorize the chair to sign a contract with Proact to provide pharmacy benefit management services (RC 11).
• Authorize the chair to sign the construction contract for County Route 22 bridge over Sawyer Creek (BIN 3340950, PIN 775425) (RC 28).
• Authorize the chair to sign contracts for the 2026 bridge project funded by the Federal Surface Transportation Block Grant for County Route 21 bridge over Elm Creek (BIN 3341090, PIN 775448) (RC 34).
• Authorize the chair to sign an agreement with Donald R. Chambers for management services for the Department of Highways and modify the 2026 highway budget (RC 44).

The Board of Legislators adopted Resolutions 106‑2026 through 110‑2026, each proclaiming a specific observance for April 2026. The resolutions recognized National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, Fair Housing Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Stress Awareness Month, and Earth Day. Each resolution was adopted by voice vote with thirteen yes votes and two legislators absent (Terminelli and Gennett). No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Adopted Resolution 106-2026 proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 107-2026 proclaiming April 2026 as Fair Housing Month (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 108-2026 proclaiming April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 109-2026 proclaiming April as National Stress Awareness Month (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 110-2026 proclaiming April 22, 2026 as Earth Day in St. Lawrence County (13 yes, 2 absent)

Full Board

The Board adopted Resolution No. 103-2026, authorizing the Chair to sign a one‑year medical malpractice insurance contract with Allied World Insurance covering county‑employed medical providers ($306,989). It also adopted Resolution No. 104-2026, allowing the Chair to contract with Colton Glass for 22 security windows at the correctional facility and to shift $50,270 within the 2026 budget. Finally, Resolution No. 105-2026 was adopted, permitting the Chair to sign a comprehensive insurance policy with PMA Insurance Company for the Solid Waste Department ($138,901).

• Adopted Resolution 103-2026 authorizing $306,989 Allied World Insurance contract (voice vote 13‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Adopted Resolution 104-2026 authorizing $50,270 Colton Glass window contract and budget reallocation (roll call 13‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Adopted Resolution 105-2026 authorizing $138,901 PMA Insurance policy for Solid Waste (voice vote 14‑yes, 1‑absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on authorizing the chair to sign a settlement agreement with Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J.M. Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc., which would provide a $97,625,000 cash payment for the opioid crisis. The committee will also set a date for a public hearing on a proposed Local Law B to replace the hotel and motel occupancy tax and opt out of the New York State short‑term rental registry. Additional resolutions include several highway construction and inspection contracts, a solid‑waste engineering services contract, and lease and HVAC service agreements for county facilities.

• Authorize signing of $97,625,000 opioid settlement with six drug distributors
• Schedule public hearing on Proposed Local Law B to revise the room occupancy tax and opt out of the state short‑term rental registry
• Approve construction and inspection contracts for County Route 22 Bridge over Sawyer Creek and County Route 34 Bridge over Trout Brook
• Authorize contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for engineering services for the Massena Transfer Station Scale Project
• Approve lease extension for the Probation Office at 206 Ford Street, Ogdensburg, and HVAC service agreement with TRANE Technologies

The committee approved the agenda and February 23 minutes, and forwarded a settlement agreement related to the opioid crisis. It set a public hearing for a new Room Occupancy Tax, rescinded the previous hotel/motel tax, and withdrew an amendment to raise the rate. The committee also approved numerous highway construction contracts and related supplemental agreements.

• Agenda approved (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Minutes approved (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded opioid‑crisis settlement agreement to Full Board (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Set public hearing on Room Occupancy Tax (voice vote 13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)
• Amendment to raise tax from 3% to 5% withdrawn (voice vote 13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)
• Authorized roadside mowing contracts with six towns (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized County Route 22 Bridge construction contract (voice vote 13 yes, 1 abstain, 1 absent)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement #1 for County Route 22 inspection services (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The St. Lawrence County Services Committee will meet to approve budget modifications for Community Services and Public Health, including funding for crisis response, housing, and emergency preparedness. The committee will also authorize contract amendments for youth sports and consider recognizing April as National Stress Awareness Month.

• Authorization to abolish a Fiscal Officer and create a Principal Fiscal Officer in Community Services
• Modifying the 2026 Budget for Community Services for pass-through funding from NYS Office of Mental Health
• Modifying the 2026 Budget for the Public Health Department to accept funds for Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs
• Authorizing the Chair to sign contract amendments for Early Intervention Services and implementing a 4% rural modifier
• Authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with Rabies Control Officers for Rabies Response Services

The Services Committee approved several resolutions to forward to the full Board, including abolishing a fiscal officer, multiple budget modifications for Community Services and Public Health, and authorizations for contracts. A youth bureau contract amendment and budget change were also approved. Motions to enter and exit Executive Session were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Abolish Fiscal Officer & create Principal Fiscal Officer in Community Services – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Forward 2026 Community Services budget modification for NYS Office of Mental Health pass‑through funding – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Forward 2026 Community Services budget modification for NYS Office of Addiction Services pass‑through funding – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Authorize Chair to sign contract extension with Citizen Advocates for crisis response – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Forward 2025 Community Services budget modification for Mental Health start‑up housing funding – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Recognize April as National Stress Awareness Month – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Authorize Chair to sign amendments for Youth Bureau contracts & modify 2026 Youth Bureau budget – approved (voice vote 12 yes, 1 abstain, 2 excused)
• Motion to enter Executive Session – approved (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing a state grant for emergency services and a three-year pharmacy benefit contract. The body will also discuss the arming of probation officers and new transit equipment.

• Proposed $689,655 ESINET Readiness Grant for the Office of Emergency Services
• Proposed 3-year contract with ProAct for pharmacy benefit management services
• Proposal to waive $30 civil service exam fees for Deputy/Police Officer exams
• Discussion on the arming of probation officers
• Discussion on new transit equipment

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing to discuss Proposed Local Law A for 2026. This law proposes setting specific annual salaries for two county positions.

• Proposed salary for Public Defender: $127,341
• Proposed salary for Coroner (4): $12,000

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign a one‑year contract with Motorola Solutions for computer‑aided dispatch and records‑management system maintenance covering the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, and participating local law‑enforcement agencies from April 1 2026 to March 31 2027. Other items include budget modifications for the District Attorney’s Office, a contract for a multi‑function device lease with Toshiba, and several proclamations and public‑health resolutions.

• Authorize chair to sign a one‑year Motorola Solutions CAD/RMS maintenance contract (April 1 2026‑Mar 31 2027)
• Modify 2025 budget for District Attorney’s Office: increase $9,200 for transcripts and $1,800 for automotive expenses
• Authorize chair to sign a 4‑year lease and print‑management agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions
• Adopt resolutions proclaiming Employee Appreciation Day, TBI Awareness Month, and a “Five Hour Free (from Social Media) Friday”
• Support immunization as a critical public‑health practice

The Board approved its agenda and added an accreditation presentation and a Women’s History Month declaration. It adopted several resolutions recognizing Employee Appreciation Day, Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, and support for immunization. The Board modified the 2025 District Attorney’s Office budget to cover extra expenses. It authorized the Chair to sign a one‑year $114,250 contract with Motorola Solutions for CAD and records‑management maintenance, with the County’s share of $71,000.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Added accreditation presentation to agenda (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Declared March 2026 Women’s History Month (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 79-2026 Employee Appreciation Day (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 80-2026 Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Modified 2025 District Attorney’s Office budget (roll call vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Authorized one‑year $114,250 Motorola Solutions CAD/RMS contract (roll call vote 13 yes, 2 excused)
• Adopted Resolution 82-2026 Support for immunization (voice vote 13 yes, 2 excused)

Finance Committee

The committee will vote on a resolution to modify the PY25 WIOA budget, moving $130,000 from dislocated worker accounts to adult training tuition fees. It will also consider authorizing a three‑year contract with M.I.S. of America for heating and cooling water system treatment at a total cost of $49,525. Additional contracts include a 24‑month refuse‑service agreement for Harrowgate Commons in Massena at $128 per month and a budget modification for the County Administrator’s Employee Assistance Program that reallocates $1,500 and adds $3,000 in appropriations with matching $1,500 revenue. The committee will adopt a resolution supporting Senate Bill S.8454 and Assembly Bill A.9074 to waive residency requirements for the county public health director and director of community services.

• Transfer $130,000 in WIOA funds from dislocated worker to adult training accounts (Resolution No.)
• Approve $49,525 three‑year contract with M.I.S. of America for heating/cooling water system treatment and Legionella prevention
• Approve $128/month, 24‑month refuse‑service contract with Casella Waste Services for 21 Harrowgate Commons, Massena
• Modify 2026 budget for Employee Assistance Program: decrease $1,500 contingency, increase $3,000 EAP payments, add $1,500 matching revenue
• Support NY Senate Bill S.8454 and Assembly Bill A.9074 to waive residency requirement for county health and community services directors

Services Committee

The Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a $400 donation from the Edward C. Seymour VFW Post for the Food Pantry Project and adjusting the Community Services budget. It will also recognize March as National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, affirm support for immunization, and approve a $23,084 performance incentive award for the Public Health Department with corresponding budget changes. Additional items include a $46,507 budget increase for the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment program and a proclamation of March 6, 2026 as the third annual “Five Hour Free (from Social Media) Friday.”

• Accept $400 donation from Edward C. Seymour VFW Post #1231 for the Food Pantry Project and modify Community Services budget
• Recognize March as National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
• Accept $23,084 Performance Incentive Achievement Award for Public Health and modify its 2026 budget
• Increase Social Services budget by $46,507 for the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment program
• Proclaim Friday, March 6, 2026 as the 3rd annual “Five Hour Free (from Social Media) Friday”

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 12 meeting. It forwarded a donation and budget modification for the Community Services Food Pantry, a resolution recognizing National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month, and a resolution supporting immunization. Additional resolutions to modify the Public Health and Social Services 2026 budgets and to proclaim a youth‑focused “Five Hour Free (from Social Media) Friday” were also forwarded.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of Jan 12, 2026 (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded donation and budget modification for Community Services Food Pantry (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded resolution recognizing National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded resolution supporting immunization (voice vote 13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)
• Forwarded performance‑incentive award funds and budget modification for Public Health (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded budget modification for Social Services Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment Program (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded proclamation of March 6, 2026 as 3rd Annual “Five Hour Free (from Social Media) Friday” (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing several budget modifications and contracts, including funding for the transit program and public safety software. The body will also discuss the arming of probation officers.

• Budget increase of $1,313,808 for the Planning Office to purchase up to eight 16-passenger buses and a bus shelter
• 4-year lease and print management agreement with Toshiba Business Solutions not to exceed $411,461.28
• One-year $114,250 contract with Motorola Solutions for CAD and RMS maintenance
• Acceptance of a $42,250 FY26 CARES UP grant for Correctional Officer wellness programs
• Budget modification of $11,000 for the District Attorney’s Office to cover transcripts and automotive fees

The Operations Committee amended the agenda to withdraw resolution item 7.A. and approved the January 12 minutes. It then moved to forward several resolutions—including a budget modification for the District Attorney’s Office, a Motorola contract for dispatch services, a Toshiba lease agreement, and two Sheriff’s Office budget items—to the full Board. All forward‑motion votes passed by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one absent (Levato), except the agenda amendment which passed with twelve yes votes and three absent.

• Amended agenda to withdraw resolution item 7.A. (voice vote: 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved minutes of Jan. 12, 2026 (voice vote: 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Forwarded District Attorney 2025 budget modification to full board (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded Motorola Solutions dispatch contract to full board (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded Toshiba 4‑year MFD lease agreement to full board (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded FY26 CARES UP grant and budget modification for Sheriff’s Office to full board (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded Sheriff’s Office interest‑earned grant budget modification to full board (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote: 14 yes, 1 absent)

General

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will consider authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), signing contracts for various grants and services, and modifying the 2025 and 2026 budgets for multiple departments including Aging, Highways, and the Sheriff's Office.

• Authorize ICE Section 287(G) agreement
• Authorize 2026 Annual Plan for Aging funding
• Authorize contract for Potsdam senior housing complex
• Authorize contract for demolition at 18 Main Street, Hammond
• Authorize contract for Schneider Geospatial software support

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda by voice vote. It then amended the agenda to remove a resolution authorizing a contract with Barton & Loguidice and to modify language in a lease resolution, both by voice vote. Finally, the Board unanimously approved the minutes from January 2 and January 12, 2026.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Amended agenda to remove resolution authorizing contract with Barton & Loguidice (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Amended agenda to modify lease resolution wording (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Approved minutes of Jan 2 and Jan 12, 2026 (voice vote, 15 yes)

General

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several contracts for property demolition and environmental assessments. The body is also discussing various 2025 and 2026 budget modifications and a proposed local law to set county employee salaries.

• Contract with JEDA Environmental Services for demolition and abatement at 18 Main Street, Town of Hammond
• Contracts with Odin Environmental, LLC for Phase II assessments ($6,380 for Walker site; $8,550 for Struik Holdings site)
• Contract with Schneider Geospatial, LLC for Image Mate Online software support ($9,896.60)
• Budget modification of $70,000 for the Treasurer's Office Fleet Leasing Program
• Proposed public hearing for Local Law A regarding county employee salaries

The committee forwarded several contract authorizations to the full Board, including a demolition and abatement contract for 18 Main Street and environmental site assessments for Walker and Struik properties. It also approved multiple budget modifications for the Treasurer’s Office fleet leasing program, the Highway Department’s bridge grant and road‑salt purchase, and the SCION OMH initiative. Additionally, the County Administrator was authorized to permit use of county parking lots for community activities.

• Forwarded JEDA Environmental Services demolition contract for 18 Main St to Full Board – carried by voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent
• Forwarded Odin Environmental Phase II ESA contract for Walker and Struik properties to Full Board – carried by voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent
• Modified 2025 Treasurer’s Office Fleet Leasing Program budget – carried by voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent
• Forwarded Schneider Geospatial Image Mate Online licensing contract to Full Board – carried by voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent
• Forwarded Barton & Loguidice contract for CR 27 bridge grant and modified 2026 Highway budget – carried by voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent
• Forwarded cooperative agreement with Franklin County for road‑salt purchase – carried by voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent
• Established PY25 budget for SCION OMH Initiative – carried by voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent
• Authorized County Administrator to permit use of county parking lots for community activities – carried by voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign contracts and extensions for statewide interoperable communications grants and a $1,515,197 Next Generation 911 grant. It will also approve a $675,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Countywide Housing Rehabilitation Program and related budget modifications. Additional items include a STOP‑DWI plan, a Section 287(g) agreement with ICE, and discussion of probation officer arming.

• Authorize contract for SFY25 Next Generation 911 grant ($1,515,197) and modify Emergency Services budget
• Authorize extensions for FY20, FY21/22, and FY23 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants
• Authorize contract and budget changes for $675,000 Community Development Block Grant for housing rehabilitation
• Authorize Sub‑recipient Agreement with Development Authority of the North Country for Housing Rehab Round #6
• Authorize Section 287(g) Memorandum of Agreement with ICE for the Sheriff’s Office

Services Committee

The committee is considering several resolutions to expand the Office for the Aging using New York State unmet needs funding. Proposed actions include restoring a home repair program, expanding home delivered meals, and creating new staff positions for senior advocacy and nutrition services.

• Proposed $1,471,648 budget increase for Office for the Aging to receive state unmet needs funding
• Proposal to re-create a home repair program for older adults with a $468,268 budget modification
• Proposed $1,083,422 budget modification for new senior education and event programs
• Proposal to lease six additional vehicles and create three Nutrition Services Aide positions to expand home delivered meals
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with Vecino Group for office space at a new senior housing complex in Potsdam

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will authorize the Chair to sign Federal Equitable Sharing Program agreements for the District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office. The Board will also vote on a resolution urging the federal government to restore funding for three social support programs.

• Authorize Chair to sign federal equitable sharing agreements for District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Office
• Resolution urging federal government to restore funding for TANF, CCDF, and SSBG programs
• Resolution calls for addressing fraud concerns without harming eligible residents
• Resolution to send copies to federal and state elected officials

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will adopt its Rules of Procedure, establishing meeting schedules and procedural guidelines. The meeting also includes multiple authorizations for contracts, budget modifications, and public‑health initiatives. Several resolutions will permit the Chair to sign agreements with agencies such as the GIS Development Authority, Symera Life Insurance, and the Volunteer Transportation Center. Additional items modify the 2025 and 2026 budgets for the Planning Office, County Administrator’s Office, and other departments.

• Adoption of the Rules of Procedure for the Board of Legislators
• Authorization for the Chair to sign a GIS hosting agreement extension with the Development Authority of the North Country
• Authorization for the Chair to sign a contract with Symera Life Insurance Company for group life insurance coverage
• Modification of the 2025 budget for the Planning Office for the sale of equipment from the County Transit System
• Authorization for the Chair to sign a multi‑year winter maintenance agreement for the County road system