St. Lawrence County, NY

General

Finance Committee

General

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Full Board

Operations Committee

Services Committee

Finance Committee

Services Committee

The committee is deciding on several budget modifications and contracts for community services, aging, and public health. Members will also receive an update on the ARPA broadband installation project.

• Contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. for fiscal reporting at $20,000 yearly
• Budget modification for Office for the Aging nutrition fleet lease and repairs totaling $75,000
• Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Grant of $49,500 annually
• Early Intervention Administration Program grant of $63,080 annually
• Youth Development Program funding for 2027 totaling $84,050

Operations Committee

The committee is considering several 2026 budget modifications for the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Assigned Counsel programs. Members will also discuss a transportation contract and a resolution supporting state legislation regarding off-track betting revenue.

• Budget increase of $379,000 for the Assigned Counsel Program for indigent defense
• Budget modification of $115,000 for Sheriff's Office Criminal Division overtime
• Acceptance of a $98,155 JAG grant for two Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles
• Contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. for First Mile Last Mile services
• Budget modification of $39,141 for District Attorney's Office Discovery Grant

Full Board

General

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to consider 33 resolutions covering election grants, budget modifications, contracts, and appointments. Items include accepting state election grants, a five-year taser agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., and setting a public hearing on a room occupancy tax local law. The agenda also includes proclamations for awareness months and a recognition ceremony for newly armed probation officers.

• Accepting a 2026 General Election Program Grant of $18,088.21 and a Ballot by Mail 2026 Program Grant of $24,327.54 from the New York State Board of Elections
• Authorizing a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers for the Sheriff's Office
• Setting a public hearing on proposed Local Law C for 2026, amending the room occupancy tax and opting out of the New York State Short Term Rental Registry
• Authorizing a contract with GYMO Architecture, Engineering & Land Surveying for demolition of six structures and construction of a new Buildings & Grounds facility
• Appointing the Director of Solid Waste and a Republican Election Commissioner

Finance Committee

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee meets Monday, September 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Board Room and live at www.stlawco.gov. The committee is set to vote on resolutions covering 2027 tax collection and equalization rates, several 2026 budget modifications, contracts for environmental site assessments and courthouse furniture, and a public hearing date on changes to the county room occupancy tax. It will also discuss the Multi-Use Trail System and consider a resolution asking Congress to allow a regulated hunting season for Double-Crested Cormorants.

• Contract with Atlantic Testing Laboratories for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments on property owned by the Timothy A. Law Estate
• Adoption of equalization rates and collection of omitted taxes for the 2027 County tax roll
• Contract amendment with Dow Electric, Inc. for security camera installation at the Potsdam Administration and Maintenance Facility
• 2026 budget modifications for Highway machinery rental, materials and equipment, trail property maintenance, and repairs to the Ogdensburg Transfer Station
• Setting a public hearing date on proposed Local Law C for 2026 amending the county Room Occupancy Tax and opting out of the New York State Short Term Rental Registry

Operations Committee

The St. Lawrence County Operations Committee is reviewing several budget modifications and grant authorizations for various county departments. Items include election program grants, emergency services funding, and equipment agreements for the Sheriff's Office.

• Acceptance of $18,088.21 2026 General Election Program Grant
• Acceptance of $24,327.54 2026 Ballot by Mail 2026 Program Grant
• Budget modification for Office of Emergency Services overtime ($11,250)
• Acceptance of $38,917 FY25 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Budget modification for Public Defender for SecureScan Digital Imaging Services ($307,200)

The committee voted to forward several resolutions to the Full Board, including requests for grant acceptance, budget modifications for emergency services and the Sheriff's Office, and a five-year agreement for Tasers. The committee also moved to proclaim October as Cybersecurity and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Forwarded 2026 General Election and Ballot by Mail grants to Full Board (12-3)
• Forwarded OES budget modification for overtime and FY25 Performance Grant to Full Board (12-3)
• Forwarded proclamation of October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Full Board (12-3)
• Forwarded Traffic Safety and Child Passenger Safety grants for Probation to Full Board (12-3)
• Forwarded proclamation of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to Full Board (12-3)
• Forwarded Public Defender budget modification for SecureScan services to Full Board (13-2)
• Forwarded acceptance of Purina K9 dog food donation and two Sheriff's Office budget modifications to Full Board (13-2)
• Forwarded five-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Tasers to Full Board (13-2)

Services Committee

The committee will consider several budget modifications for Community Services and Social Services to address state aid and rising emergency expenses. The agenda also includes public health proclamations and a discussion regarding a mass fatality plan.

• Budget modification for Community Services to include $106,797 in state aid for Children's Single Point of Access
• Authorization for a $13,334 budget modification for a mental hygiene survey with Lewis County
• Budget modification for Social Services to address $770,000 in higher than anticipated emergency aid expenses
• Proposed agreement with Gymo Architecture, Engineering & Land Surveying for $237,500 for a new Buildings & Grounds facility
• Proclamation of October 25-31, 2026 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

The committee forwarded several budget modifications for community and social services to the Full Board. It also advanced an amended resolution for professional engineering services regarding the potential demolition of six structures and construction of a new Buildings & Grounds facility.

• Forwarded 2026 Community Services budget modification for Children's Single Point of Access state aid (13-0)
• Forwarded MOU with Lewis County for Tug Hill Region mental hygiene survey and budget modification (13-0)
• Forwarded resolutions recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (13-0)
• Forwarded resolution thanking partners for 'Humans Don't Hibernate' campaign (13-0)
• Forwarded 2026 Social Services budget modification for adult emergency aid and safety net expenses (13-0)
• Approved amended resolution for Gymo Architecture engineering services for potential demolition of six structures and new facility (10-3)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will consider a wide range of resolutions, including accepting multiple state and federal grants for elections, emergency services, victim assistance, and public health, as well as authorizing contracts for services and equipment. The board will also vote on a resolution condemning violence at state correctional facilities and make appointments to county positions. The agenda includes several budget modifications to accommodate the new funding.

• Accept $503,091 OVS VOCA grant for District Attorney's Office victim services
• Accept $475,828 PSAP grant for 911 dispatch center salaries
• Accept $1,843,106 interoperable communications grant for emergency services
• Authorize contract with Total Administrative Services Corporation for flexible spending account administration
• Resolution condemning violence at NYS correctional facilities and demanding action

The Board appointed a new Superintendent of Highways and reappointed the Personnel Officer. Legislators approved several state grants for elections, emergency services, and public health, and passed a resolution condemning violence in state correctional facilities.

• Appointed Ryan Herron as Superintendent of Highways at $128,393 salary (13-0)
• Reappointed Heather Foster-Barrigar as Personnel Officer at $98,161.44 salary (14-0)
• Approved $1.84M grant for emergency communications infrastructure (14-0)
• Approved $503,091 OVS VOCA Victim Assistance Grant for District Attorney (14-0)
• Approved $475,828 PSAP grant for 911 Dispatch Center salaries (14-0)
• Approved $1.59M in various Board of Elections grants (14-0)
• Authorized party wall agreement for demolition at 18 S. Main St, Hammond (14-0)
• Passed resolution condemning violence at NY State Correctional Facilities (14-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing resolutions to authorize the Chair to sign an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Lisbon for winter maintenance sand and a road use agreement with Two Rivers Solar Farm, LLC. They will also consider establishing a budget for a mental health initiative and approving a training contract with Liftoff, LLC. Updates on highway projects, ARPA, and workforce programs are scheduled for discussion.

• Inter-municipal agreement with Town of Lisbon for 5,000 cubic yards of winter sand at $6.00/CY, 3-year term
• Road use agreement with Two Rivers Solar Farm, LLC for 200 MW solar project in Massena and Brasher
• PY26 budget for NY SCION OMH Initiative with $34,615 in state funding
• Agreement with Liftoff, LLC for Microsoft Suite training, $17,000 budget modification
• Annual vacancy update and committee reports

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee voted to forward five resolutions to the Full Board: an inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Lisbon for winter maintenance sand, a road use agreement with Two Rivers Solar Farm, LLC for the Two Rivers Solar Project, the PY26 budget for the SCION OMH initiative, and an agreement with Liftoff, LLC for Microsoft Suite training plus a 2026 IT budget modification. Each carried by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one excused (Haggard). The committee also heard updates on paving and bridge work, ARPA, and budget reviews, and Mr. Forsythe raised old business requesting a resolution to control the cormorant population on county waterways. The meeting included an executive session on litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments, after which it adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

• Forwarded to Full Board: inter-municipal agreement with Town of Lisbon for winter maintenance sand (14 yes, 1 excused)
• Forwarded to Full Board: road use agreement with Two Rivers Solar Farm, LLC for Two Rivers Solar Project (14 yes, 1 excused)
• Forwarded to Full Board: PY26 budget for SCION OMH initiative (14 yes, 1 excused)
• Forwarded to Full Board: agreement with Liftoff, LLC for Microsoft Suite training and 2026 IT budget modification (14 yes, 1 excused)
• Approved agenda (14 yes, 2 excused)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2026 (14 yes, 1 excused)
• Entered executive session on litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments (13 yes, 1 absent, 1 excused)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (13 yes, 1 absent, 1 excused)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will consider six resolutions at its August 24, 2026 meeting. These include setting a workers' compensation allocation algorithm, contracting for flexible spending account administration, installing GPS tracking and cameras in county fleet vehicles, replacing parking lots near county buildings, approving change orders for the courthouse improvement project, and hiring an engineering firm for demolition and new construction. All items are up for a vote; no public hearings are scheduled.

• Contract with Geotab USA for GPS tracking and forward-facing cameras in 138 county fleet vehicles at $27.25/vehicle/month for 36 months
• Parking lot replacement project for lots at Courthouse, Public Safety Complex, and HB Smith Building, funded with $1,230,000 from fund balance
• Change orders for Courthouse Building Improvement Project totaling $224,989.42 for 15 fan coil units
• Agreement with Gymo Architecture for engineering services for demolition of six structures and new Buildings & Grounds facility, cost not to exceed $237,500
• Contract with TASC for flexible spending account administration effective September 1, 2026

The Board authorized several infrastructure and service contracts, including parking lot replacements and courthouse HVAC upgrades. It also established the workers' compensation allocation algorithm for 2027-2029 and transitioned flexible spending administration to a new vendor.

• Approved $1.23M for parking lot replacement at Courthouse, Public Safety Complex, and HB Smith Building (13-0)
• Approved $225,000 for fan coil units for Courthouse Building Improvement Project (13-0)
• Approved 100% risk-payroll experience allocation algorithm for Workers' Compensation Plan 2027-2029 (10-0)
• Authorized contract with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) for flexible spending administration (11-0)
• Approved contract with Geotab USA, Inc. for fleet tracking and cameras, modifying budget by $15,100 (12-0)
• Tabled engineering agreement with Gymo Architecture for Buildings & Grounds facility to Sept. 21 (10-3)
• Appointed Mr. Lightfoot, Ms. Terminelli, and Mr. Perkins to the Compensation Review Committee

Services Committee

The Services Committee is deciding on several resolutions, including creating a new Mental Health Services Coordinator position funded by state aid, authorizing a contract for jail-based addiction services, and passing through OASAS funding to community agencies. It will also consider recognizing Sepsis Awareness Month and contracting for after-hours public health call answering. The meeting includes routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Create and fill a Mental Health Services Coordinator position, funded by $200,233 in state aid, to provide AOT/EVA services
• Authorize contract with St. Lawrence County Correctional Facility for jail-based addiction services, with $160,000 budget modification
• Pass through $323,080 in OASAS state aid to St. Joe's Rehab Center, NCFS Canton, and Seacap
• Authorize $395/month contract with WellReceived for after-hours public health call answering
• Recognize September as Sepsis Awareness Month

The Services Committee voted unanimously to forward six resolutions to the full Board of Legislators, covering jail-based addiction services, OASAS pass-through funding, a new mental health coordinator position, sepsis awareness, after-hours answering services, and a public health grant budget modification. No final decisions were made; all items were advanced for full board consideration. The committee also heard reports on upcoming meetings and rate increases.

• Forwarded contract for jail-based addictions services to full board (15-0)
• Forwarded OASAS pass-through funding budget modification to full board (15-0)
• Forwarded creation of Mental Health Services Coordinator position to full board (15-0)
• Forwarded sepsis awareness month resolution to full board (15-0)
• Forwarded after-hours answering services contract with WellReceived to full board (15-0)
• Forwarded PHIG grant budget modification to full board (15-0)

Operations Committee

The St. Lawrence County Operations Committee will consider resolutions authorizing the chair to sign contracts and accept grants for elections, emergency services, the district attorney, probation, and other departments, along with budget modifications. The agenda also includes discussions on 2026 elections planning and sheriff's office overtime, plus committee reports and an executive session.

• Accept $503,091 OVS VOCA grant for District Attorney's victim assistance positions
• Accept $475,828 PSAP grant for 911 dispatch salaries
• Accept $1,843,106 Statewide Interoperable Communications grant for emergency radio upgrades
• Approve $3.89/month contract with TASC for flexible spending account administration
• Modify probation budget with $315,396 DCJS pretrial services funding

The Operations Committee voted unanimously (14-0, with one excused) to forward 16 resolutions to the Full Board, covering election grants, emergency services grants, a flexible spending account contract, probation budget modification, public defender staffing changes, and a personnel officer reappointment. The committee also heard reports on elections planning, jail overtime, and administrative updates, and entered executive session to discuss negotiations, personnel, and appointments.

• Forwarded 2024 General Election Program Grant Extension contract (14-0)
• Forwarded 2025 General Election Program Grant Extension and 2026 budget modification (14-0)
• Forwarded Ballot by Mail (2025) Program Grant contract (14-0)
• Forwarded Ballot by Mail (2024) Program Grant Extension contract (14-0)
• Forwarded Technology Innovation and Election Resource Grant Program extensions (14-0)
• Forwarded Cybersecurity Remediation Grant contract amendments (14-0)
• Forwarded OVS VOCA Victim Assistance Grant and fund acceptance for DA's office (14-0)
• Forwarded PSAP Grant contract and 2026 budget modification for Emergency Services (14-0)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will consider opposing the closure of labor and delivery, nuclear medicine, and primary care services at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. The board is also reviewing several contracts for insurance, software, and legal services.

• Opposing closure of labor and delivery and other services at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center
• Contract with NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services for $766,959 over three years
• Cybersecurity insurance contract with Tokio Marine HCC for $5 million in coverage
• Contract with Patriot Towers, Inc. for the Interoperability Tower Project in Pitcairn
• Budget modification of $44,000 for liability and casualty insurance

The Board of Legislators formally opposed the North Star Health Alliance's plan to close labor and delivery, nuclear medicine, and several primary care services at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. Legislators also adopted a new mission statement, vision, and set of core values (TRUST) for county government. Additionally, the Board approved a $1M interfund loan to the Solid Waste Department for equipment and authorized various infrastructure and technology contracts.

• Opposed North Star Health Alliance service closures (15-0)
• Adopted new county mission, vision, and values (15-0)
• Approved $1M interfund loan to Solid Waste Department (15-0)
• Authorized $344,029 contract for Cooper Hill tower site (15-0)
• Authorized $766,959 indigent legal services contract (15-0)
• Approved $44,000 cybersecurity insurance contract (15-0)
• Authorized $36,757 flooring contract for One-Stop Career Center (15-0)
• Approved 2027 workers' compensation apportionment (14-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will act on several resolutions, including approval of the $3,650,000 workers' compensation self-insurance apportionment for 2027, a supplemental agreement for NYSDOT snow and ice operations adding $1.15 million, and adoption of a new county mission, vision, and values statement. Also on the agenda are budget modifications for advertising, a tax foreclosure policy update, and a contract for the Cooper Hill interoperability tower in Pitcairn.

• Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Apportionment for 2027 totaling $3,650,000
• Supplemental Agreement No. 4 for NYSDOT Snow & Ice Agreement (D014745) increasing budget by $1,147,071
• Authorizing conveyance of post-judgment tax foreclosure property back to redeeming delinquent owners
• Adopting county mission statement, vision statement, and core values (TRUST)
• Authorizing contract with Patriot Towers, Inc. for land/site development and equipment installation for the Interoperability Tower Project at Cooper Hill (NYPA) site in Pitcairn

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee voted to forward several resolutions to the Full Board, including budget modifications, infrastructure contracts, and a resolution opposing service closures at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center. The committee also approved the 2025 audit and held an executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and appointments.

• Forwarded resolution opposing North Star Health Alliance service closures (14-0)
• Forwarded 2027 Workers' Compensation self-insurance apportionment (14-0)
• Forwarded NYSDOT snow and ice agreement supplemental contract (14-0)
• Forwarded budget modification for Surrogate Building restoration (14-0)
• Forwarded contract for flooring at Human Services Center (14-0)
• Forwarded interfund loan for Solid Waste Department equipment (14-0)
• Forwarded contract for Cooper Hill tower project (14-0)
• Forwarded county mission, vision, and values statement (14-0)

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

The Services Committee voted unanimously (12 yes, 1 excused, 2 absent) to forward all eight resolutions to the Full Board, including a contract renewal with Ensora Health for behavioral health software, a stipend for a NYS 1115 waiver session, a PandaDoc e-signature contract, and acceptance of Juul settlement funds. No final decisions were made; all items await Full Board action. The committee also discussed upcoming public hearings on North Star Health Alliance's plan to discontinue labor and delivery services.

• Forwarded Ensora Health contract renewal for behavioral health EHR and billing software (12-0)
• Forwarded resolution recognizing August as National Immunization Awareness Month (12-0)
• Forwarded acceptance of stipend for NYS 1115 waiver session participation (12-0)
• Forwarded PandaDoc e-signature software contract for Early Intervention Program (12-0)
• Forwarded MOUs for accessibility equipment and recreational space enhancements (12-0)
• Forwarded intent to participate in CAI Extended Funding for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (12-0)
• Forwarded acceptance of Juul settlement funds from NYS Attorney General (12-0)
• Forwarded acceptance of Walmart Spark Good Local Grant for 'Humans Don't Hibernate' campaign (12-0)

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

The Operations Committee voted unanimously to forward resolutions to the Full Board authorizing the chair to sign applications for NYS home funding and a contract with the NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services. A suggestion to start insurance coverage on January 1st failed in a straw vote (7-8), but the resolution to forward the insurance contract to Full Board passed unanimously. The committee also received reports on septic repair funds ($400,000) and the Public Safety Complex project coming in under budget ($7.84M vs $8.15M).

• Forwarded resolution to apply for NYS home funding to Full Board (15-0)
• Forwarded indigent legal services contract to Full Board (15-0)
• Forwarded Tokio Marine HCC insurance contract to Full Board (15-0)
• Rejected suggestion to start insurance on Jan 1 (7-8 straw vote)
• Authorized County Administrator to resolve staffing issues with County Clerk (14-0, 1 absent)

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)

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators approved a $400,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit, funded by the casualty reserve. They also authorized several budget modifications, including $300,000 for jail overtime, $110,000 for Office for the Aging renovations, and $78,488 for courthouse window coverings. A resolution to provide legal assistance to the Town of Colton for off-highway vehicle trail connections passed 14-1.

• Approved $400,000 settlement in federal lawsuit (unanimous)
• Approved $300,000 for jail overtime, funded from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $110,000 for Office for the Aging relocation/renovation (unanimous)
• Approved $78,488 for courthouse window blinds/drapes (unanimous)
• Approved $418,498 additional CHIPS funding for highways (unanimous)
• Approved $36,000 from transit equipment sale for new lifts (unanimous)
• Authorized firearms training range on County Route 21, Canton (unanimous)
• Approved legal assistance to Town of Colton for OHV trails (14-1)

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

The Finance Committee reviewed and voted to forward several resolutions to the Full Board, including contracts for environmental cleanup, engineering services, and courthouse window blinds. The committee also approved forwarding requests to modify the 2026 budget for the Department of Highways and the Sheriff's Office.

• Forwarded contract with Odin Environmental LLC for tank removal in Fine and Potsdam (13-0)
• Forwarded correction of errors for the US Postal Service (14-0)
• Forwarded creation of Senior Account Clerk and Senior Tax Map Technician positions (14-0 each)
• Forwarded 2026 budget modification for CHIPS funding (14-0)
• Forwarded contract with Barton & Loguidice for County Route 17 culvert replacement (14-0)
• Forwarded 2026 WIOA budget establishment (14-0)
• Forwarded contract with Hang Up Put Down Shoppe for courthouse blinds (14-0)
• Forwarded modified 2026 budget for Sheriff's Office patrol vehicle (14-0)

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

The Operations Committee voted to forward all eight resolutions on its agenda to the Full Board, including budget modifications, a firearms training range, and a housing portal resolution. All votes were voice votes with 12-13 yes votes and two excused members, except for the Sheriff's overtime budget which had one no vote. No substantive decisions were made; all items were only recommended for Full Board action.

• Forwarded Planning Office budget modification for transit equipment sale (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded Sheriff's Office overtime budget modification (12-1, Smithers no, 2 excused)
• Forwarded firearms training range authorization in Canton (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded FY22 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant budget modification (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded FY23 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant contract extension (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded resolution on NY 'My Housing' portal for rural communities (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded HR standard workday change for Clinic Manager (13-0, 2 excused)
• Approved agenda and minutes (13-0, 2 excused)

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

The Services Committee forwarded eight resolutions to the full Board of Legislators, all passing with 13 yes votes and two excused absences. Actions include authorizing the Office for the Aging and Youth Bureau to relocate and renovate space in the Human Services Center, approving a 5% rate increase for Early Intervention services, and designating a procurement agent for a mobile morgue unit. The committee also approved budget modifications for Social Services and several contracts, plus proclamations for UV Safety Month and American Patriots Month. No substantive decisions were made beyond these referrals.

• Forwarded Office for the Aging relocation/renovation resolution to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded Early Intervention services 5% rate increase amendment to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded UV Safety Month proclamation to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded mobile morgue unit procurement agent designation to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded Social Services budget modification for Emergency Aid for Adults to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded amended contract with NYS Industries for the Disabled to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded Whole Wellness Counseling contract to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)
• Forwarded Youth Bureau relocation/renovation resolution to Full Board (13-0, 2 excused)

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

The Board of Legislators approved a resolution to acquire and install GPS equipment and forward-facing cameras on all county vehicles, and to adopt related policies. The board also approved a 15% fuel surcharge for solid waste services for six months, and adopted a resolution affirming local authority over data center siting. Several budget modifications and contracts were approved, including $142,000 for courthouse change orders and $110,366 for Surrogate Building work.

• Approved GPS equipment and forward-facing cameras for all county vehicles (15-0)
• Approved 15% fuel surcharge for solid waste for six months (15-0)
• Adopted resolution affirming local authority over data center siting (12-3)
• Approved $142,000 for courthouse building improvement change order allowances (15-0)
• Approved $110,366 for Surrogate Building asbestos abatement and flooring (15-0)
• Approved $50,000 budget modification for IT network core switch (11-4)
• Appointed Jesse Sovie as Republican Election Commissioner (15-0)
• Declared June 2026 as Pride Month (10-5)

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)

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

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 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

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

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)