St. Lawrence County public meetings in 2024
24 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Full Board
The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is meeting to authorize two contracts. One involves a shredding services agreement and the other is an emergency services agreement for financial support of county teams.
- Contract with Summit SHRED LAB for shredding services from December 24, 2024, to December 24, 2025
- Emergency Services Agreement with New York Power Authority (NYPA) providing $23,456 for the Hazardous Materials Team and the Dive Team
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the Chair to sign a $35,000 annual contract with the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility for priority use by the Self‑Insurance Plan. It will also adopt a blanket bond covering county officials, approve petty cash accounts and designate bank depositories with specific maximum deposit limits. Additional items include budget modifications for highway bridge replacement and other departmental expenses.
- Authorize $35,000 yearly contract with St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility Inc. for priority use by Self‑Insurance Plan participants
- Approve blanket bond with $200,000 loss coverage for Sheriff, District Attorney, County Clerk and $900,000 for Treasurer, each with a $5,000 deductible
- Establish petty cash accounts and departmental cash drawers totaling $9,400 across multiple departments
- Designate bank depositories (e.g., Community Bank N.A. $75,000,000; Key Bank N.A. $75,000,000; NYCLASS $50,000,000)
- Modify 2025 Highway budget to replace Tooley Pond Road Bridge using the Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program Grant
Services Committee
The Services Committee will consider authorizing the chair to sign contracts for the 2024‑2025 Traffic Safety Program and Child Passenger Safety Grants, and to modify the 2025 budget for Community Services. It will also vote on contracts for Medicaid and Medicare cost‑report preparation and a memorandum for emergency vaccine storage. Additional updates and discussions will cover community clinics, homeless services, and daycare applications.
- Authorize chair to sign contracts with NY State Governor's Traffic Safety Committee for 2024‑2025 Traffic Safety Program and Child Passenger Safety Grants, and modify the 2025 Community Services budget
- Authorize chair to sign contract with Jack Venesky, CPA and Associates for AHCF Medicaid, Medicare and Article 28 cost reports for FY 2025‑2027
- Authorize chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding with St. Lawrence Health Systems for emergency vaccine storage
- Community Services Clinics update (informational)
- Homeless Unit update and daycare applications discussion
Operations Committee
The committee is deciding on budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office and County Administrator's Office. Members will discuss a new cost-sharing pilot for school resource deputies and the creation of part-time special patrol officer positions.
- Contract with NTS Data Services for Board of Elections voter registration and imaging
- Budget increase of $78,500 for Sheriff's Office automotive, fuel, travel, and postage
- Six-month cost-share pilot for School Resource Deputy with Heuvelton Central School District
- Creation of four part-time Special Patrol Officer positions at $35.19/hour
- Budget modification of $90,161 for the Fourth Counsel at First Appearance Grant
Full Board
The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on a series of resolutions, including budget modifications for emergency services, snowmobile trail grants, and public‑health programs. It will also approve contract extensions funded by the American Rescue Plan Act for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure and for broadband expansion. Additional items include dissolving the Vacancy Review Committee and requesting state legislation to raise the sales‑tax rate to 4 %. The meeting also features proclamations honoring local residents.
- RC 36 – Authorize a two‑year contract extension for local municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects using ARPA funds
- RC 37 – Authorize a two‑year contract extension for broadband expansion projects appropriating ARPA funds
- RC 4 – Modify the 2024 budget for Emergency Services for overtime and repairs
- RC 6 – Modify the 2024 budget for the County Administrator’s Snowmobile Trail Grant
- RC 35 – Authorize dissolution of the Vacancy Review Committee and delegate authority to fill positions to the County Administrator
Finance Committee
The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee will consider and vote on several resolutions, including hiring a third‑party administrator for the county self‑insurance workers’ compensation plan. It will also approve budget modifications for the County Attorney’s Office, adopt updated health‑and‑safety and corporate compliance manuals, and extend ARPA‑funded contracts for water, wastewater, and broadband projects. Additional items include a bad‑debt write‑off for Solid Waste, a highway budget change for the Potsdam Outpost facility, and the dissolution of the Vacancy Review Committee.
- Authorize hiring Triad Group, LLC as third‑party administrator for the County Self‑Insurance Workers’ Compensation Plan (Resolution)
- Modify 2024 budget for County Attorney’s Office: increase $600,000 for scheduled loss‑of‑use awards (Resolution)
- Modify 2024 budget for County Attorney’s Office: increase $70,000 for outside legal counsel costs (Resolution)
- Approve two‑year ARPA contract extensions for municipal water/wastewater infrastructure and broadband expansion projects (Resolution)
- Adopt updated Health & Safety Policy Manual and Corporate Compliance Plan for 2025 (Resolutions)
Services Committee
The Services Committee will vote to authorize the chair to sign a contract with E‑Volve Information Technology Services, LLC to improve the electronic health record system for Community Services, using up to $119,975 of state grant funding. The committee will also amend the 2024 Community Services budget to reflect the contract cost and to incorporate pass‑through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health. Additional agenda items include several memoranda of understanding for the Office for the Aging and budget modifications for Public Health programs.
- Authorize the chair to sign a contract with E‑Volve Information Technology Services, LLC for EHR improvements, not to exceed $119,975.
- Increase the 2024 Community Services budget appropriation by $119,975 for EMR computer software (account A1Z42504).
- Modify the 2024 Community Services budget for NYS Office of Mental Health pass‑through funding, adjusting appropriations and revenues (e.g., $22,398 increase, $76,782 decrease, $54,383 revenue decrease).
- Authorize MOUs for the Office for the Aging with Maximizing Independent Living Choices (MILC) and the Alzheimer's Association for respite services.
- Modify the 2024 Public Health budget for the COVID‑19 Vaccine Response Grant, TB program contract with St. Lawrence Health Systems, and set 2025 rates for Early Intervention Services.
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will vote on contracts and budget modifications for several state grants, including a $157,910 Homeland Security Preparedness Grant for Emergency Services and the Sheriff’s Office. It will also consider a $43,197 Emergency Management Performance Grant and a $119,046 Accelerated Transit Capital grant for the Planning Office. Additional items include an increase of $89,237 for the Snowmobile Trail Grant and a review of the 2025 tentative budget with departmental reports.
- Authorize contract for FY24 State Homeland Security Preparedness Grant ($157,910) and modify Emergency Services and Sheriff’s Office budgets
- Authorize contract for FY24 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($43,197) and adjust Emergency Services budget for overtime and repairs
- Authorize contract for Accelerated Transit Capital Funds ($119,046) and increase Planning Office budget
- Approve $89,237 budget increase for County Administrators to match Snowmobile Trail Grant award
- Review 2025 tentative budget and departmental reports
Full Board
The Board of Legislators will vote on several 2024 budget modifications for community, social, and sheriff's services. Members will also consider contracts for bridge and culvert replacements and the sale of the former J&L site for economic development.
- Proposed $208,046 budget increase for Social Services Family Centered Services Program
- Contracts for bridge/culvert replacements on County Route 54, County Route 49, and County Route 36
- Authorization to sell the former J&L site for economic development
- Proposed $334,561 budget modification for Community Services pass-through funding to agencies
- Setting a public hearing date for the FY 2025 Tax Cap Override
Full Board
The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will consider authorizing funding for two court-based mental health navigators and replacing a failed chiller in the 1993 Courthouse as part of a capital project. The agenda also includes the approval of the meeting agenda.
- Authorization for two court-based Mental Health Navigators
- Replacement of the 1993 Courthouse chiller
- Modification of the 2024 Budget for the County Administrator’s Office
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Presentation of resolutions
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, budget modifications for storm damage, and the sale of the former J&L Site to Benson Mines. The body is also discussing the 2025 tentative budget and various state-level legislative proposals.
- Proposed sale of the former J&L Site in the Town of Clifton to Benson Mines for $165,000
- 2025 apportionments for Elections, Real Property, and Community College totaling $2,506,501.45
- Contracts with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C., Frank J. Danko Construction Corp., and C&S Engineers for bridge and culvert replacements
- Budget modifications for the Department of Highways due to Tropical Storm Debby
- Agreement with C&S Engineering to apply for a USEPA Brownfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant
Services Committee
The committee is considering budget increases for clinic assessments, state-funded agency pass-throughs, and a family case management program. The meeting also includes a review of five vacant positions in Social Services and financial updates for county clinics.
- Proposed $32,500 budget increase for Community Services clinic assessments
- Proposed $334,561 budget increase for OASAS pass-through funding to St. Joseph Rehab Center, NCFH Canton, and SEACAP
- Proposed $208,046 budget increase for the Social Services Family Centered Services Program
- Review of 5 vacancies in Social Services: Employment Coordinator, two Keyboard Specialists, Staff Development Coordinator, and Secretary I
- Financial and operational updates for Addiction Services, Mental Health Clinic, and Opioid Treatment Program
Operations Committee
The committee is considering a cyber information sharing agreement with New York State and several budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office and Probation. The meeting includes a presentation on cyber-criminal enterprises and requests for state-level legislative action on EMS and 911 systems.
- Cyber Information Sharing and Collaboration Agreement with NYS Office of Information Technology Services
- Probation budget increase of $102,867 for security systems, training, and radios
- Sheriff's Office budget modifications including $150,000 for MAT program prescriptions and $90,000 for general jail medical supplies
- Acceptance of a $172,413 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant for the Sheriff's Office
- Proposed filling of a Computer Technician vacancy (Position No. 202700001)
Full Board
The Board is considering several budget modifications and contracts for emergency services, IT infrastructure, and highway projects. Key items include a new county-wide phone system and the adoption of new public records access regulations.
- Agreement with RelComm Inc. for a new phone system and emergency notification system for $423,500
- Contract with APCO International for emergency services IntelliComm and Guidecard system for $59,413 plus $2,891 for training
- Adoption of 'Public Access to Records of St. Lawrence County' regulations
- Proposed Local Law G to allow 12 and 13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with adult supervision
- Bridge projects for County Route 49 over East Branch of St. Regis River and County Route 36 over Grasse River
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss updating Freedom of Information Law regulations and several highway budget modifications. The body will also consider contracts for bridge projects and personnel changes within the Highway and Solid Waste departments.
- Adopting new 'Public Access to Records of St. Lawrence County' regulations
- Budget modifications for Department of Highways regarding fuel, equipment repair, machinery rental, and Tropical Storm Debby
- Contracts for 2024 Bridge NY projects for County Route 49 (East Branch of St. Regis River) and County Route 36 (Grasse River)
- Proposed Local Law G to allow 12 and 13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with supervision
- Personnel changes including creating Heavy Equipment Operator positions in Highway and Solid Waste
Services Committee
The Services Committee will vote on resolutions to modify the 2024 budgets for the Office for the Aging, Social Services, and Community Services. It will also authorize the chair to sign contracts with pass‑through agencies for OASAS Opioid Settlement Funds. Additional items include a vacancy fill for an Account Clerk and various informational reports.
- Modify 2024 budget for Office for the Aging – increase appropriations $363,200 and revenue $363,200 from NYS Unmet Needs funding
- Modify 2024 budget for Social Services – increase appropriations $602,000, decrease $102,000; increase revenue $526,895, decrease $26,895
- Authorize chair to sign contracts for OASAS Opioid Settlement Funds ($417,705) and modify Community Services budget – increase appropriations $230,500 and revenue $230,500
- Fill Account Clerk position No. 100100035 in Community Services
- Review Social Services monthly statistics for Children’s Services (August 2024)
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee will vote to authorize the Chair to sign a contract with APCO International for the IntelliComm and Guidecard system for emergency services. The committee will also consider an agreement with RelComm Inc. for a new phone system and Mitel Revolution Emergency Notification System, along with related IT budget modifications. Additional resolutions will proclaim October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and approve a contract for the Public Defender Case Management System.
- Authorize contract with APCO International for IntelliComm and Guidecard system ($59,413 implementation cost, $2,891 training cost, $7,000 annual maintenance).
- Authorize agreement with RelComm Inc. for new phone system and Mitel Revolution Emergency Notification System; modify 2024 IT budget with a $423,500 increase for equipment, software, and services.
- Proclaim October 2024 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in St. Lawrence County.
- Proclaim October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in St. Lawrence County.
- Authorize contract with New York State Defenders' Association for the Public Defender Case Management System ($9,000 funded by state grant).
Full Board
The Board of Legislators is deciding on several contracts and budget modifications, including significant funding for public transportation and IT upgrades. The meeting also includes proposals for public health contracts and a public hearing date for a youth hunting law.
- Contract with CDW-G for $130,403 for audiovisual equipment in Board Chambers
- Mass Transportation Capital Project Agreement with NYS DOT for $1,068,084
- Federal Transit Operating Assistance Agreement with NYS DOT for $1,112,299
- Proposed public hearing for Local Law G to allow 12 and 13 year olds to hunt deer with supervision
- Shared services agreement with the Towns of Hopkinton and Clare
Finance Committee
The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign a $55,095.25 contract with Clean Harbors Environmental Services to remove hazardous waste from two Reddick Revocable Trust parcels. The committee will also modify the 2024 Highway budget to add $650,000 for emergency road repairs and approve a contract with ComSource for uninterruptible power supplies, shifting $160,000 within the IT budget. Additional items include tax‑law corrections and cancellations for specific properties and vacancy‑position reviews.
- Authorize $55,095.25 contract with Clean Harbors to remove hazardous waste at 45 Murdock St and 51 Owl Rd (Reddick Revocable Trust)
- Modify 2024 Highway budget: increase appropriations by $650,000 for temporary emergency road repairs
- Authorize contract with ComSource for UPS and monitoring software; increase IT appropriation $160,000 and decrease contingency $160,000
- Real Property Tax Law correction: reduce NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation bill from $5,670.03 to $886.54
- Real Property Tax Law cancellation: set tax bills to $0 for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe and NY State Power Authority parcels
Services Committee
The Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $160,000 increase to the 2024 Community Services budget and an amended contract with Locum Tenens Staffing Agencies for continuity of care. Other items include proclaiming September 2024 as National Recovery Month, authorizing contracts for health‑insurance billing, isolation/quarantine housing, and a petroleum product quality program. The agenda also contains routine reports, vacancy reviews, and an executive session.
- Authorize Chair to sign amended Locum Tenens Staffing contract and increase Community Services budget by $160,000 (appropriations $160,000, revenue $160,000)
- Proclaim September 2024 as National Recovery Month in St. Lawrence County
- Authorize Chair to sign contract with health insurance companies for Public Health clinic billing
- Authorize Chair to sign agreements with area establishments for isolation or quarantine housing
- Authorize Chair to sign five‑year contract with NY State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets for Petroleum Product Quality Program, reimbursable $48,580
Operations Committee
The Operations Committee is reviewing several budget modifications and contracts, primarily focused on public transportation funding and IT upgrades. The body is also considering the creation and filling of multiple positions within the Sheriff's and District Attorney's offices.
- Contract with CDW-G for $130,403 for Board of Legislators' audiovisual equipment
- Mass Transportation Capital Project Agreement for $1,068,084 for automotive equipment
- Federal Transit Operating Assistance Agreement for $1,112,299
- Proposed Local Law G to allow 12 and 13 year old licensed hunters to hunt deer with firearms or crossbows
- Creation and filling of Sheriff's Office positions: Deputy Sheriff, Detective, Administrative Assistant, and Crime Analyst
Full Board
The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on several resolutions that extend grant deadlines and modify the 2024 budget for the Board of Elections, covering the Absentee Ballot Pre‑paid Postage, Early Voting Expansion, and Cybersecurity Remediation programs. It will also adopt a proclamation honoring Catherine Booth Touron Denny’s 100th birthday and approve contracts for telephone trunk service and GIS services. Additional items include appointments and a resolution condemning a recent assassination attempt.
- Proclamation recognizing the 100th birthday of Catherine Booth Touron Denny
- Authorization to extend the Absentee Ballot Pre‑paid Postage Grant with $10,142 unexpended balance
- Extension and $19,653 budget increase for the Early Voting Expansion (EVE) Grant
- Extension and $42,275 budget increase for the Cybersecurity Remediation Grant
- Contract with FirstLight for SIP telephone trunk service for St. Lawrence County
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is reviewing a five-year grant to establish a labor trafficking task force and several property and contract authorizations. The body is also considering a resolution urging the Governor to veto state bills regarding firearm dealer signage.
- Proposed $7,011,620 Howard G. Buffett Foundation Grant for the Human Trafficking Task Force
- Contract with JEDA Environmental Services for demolition at 209 Rensselaer Street
- Proposed property transfer to Lee and Melissa Matthews in the Town of Fine
- Resolution urging Governor Hochul to veto Assembly Bill A.2282 and Senate Bill S.6649
- Proposed repeal of Local Law 3 (1993) and amendment of Local Law 2 (1956) regarding self-insurance
Services Committee
The committee is reviewing contracts for addiction and mental health services, including a $66,000 grant for jail-based treatment. Members are also discussing budget modifications for Social Services child care and facility repairs.
- Proposed $66,000 contract with OASAS for jail-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program
- Proposed contract with THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc. for NYS Office of Mental Health pass-through funding
- Budget modification of $45,000 for flooring in the Harold B. Smith Building server room
- Budget increase of $2,528,293 for Social Services Child Care via NYS Child Care Block Grant
- Discussion on H.B. Smith Building renovation progress