St. Lawrence County public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee will consider a series of resolutions, including a $2,500,000 amendment to the 2025 Treasurer's Office budget to distribute excess sales‑tax revenue to towns and villages. It will also authorize a $35,000 contract with the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility for priority use by Self‑Insurance Plan participants, and adopt a resolution supporting Clarkson University’s application for federal EDA funding for the Solinsky Center. Additional items address highway easements, solid‑waste budget modifications, and other county property matters.

• Modify 2025 Treasurer’s Office budget to add $2,500,000 for sales‑tax distribution to municipalities (Resolution)
• Authorize $35,000 contract with St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility, Inc. for priority use by Self‑Insurance Plan participants (Resolution)
• Resolution of support for Clarkson University’s application to the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the $48 million Solinsky Center (Resolution)
• Authorize purchase of real‑property easement for County Route 54 & McEwen Road Bridge over Allen Brook in the Town of Lawrence (Resolution)
• Modify 2025 Solid Waste Department budget for expenses related to landfill operations and testing (Resolution)

Services Committee

The committee is considering budget modifications for mental health funding and personnel changes in the Public Health Department. Members will also discuss the arming of probation officers and review clinic statistics.

• Budget increases for mental health agencies totaling $139,306 across four funding categories
• Abolishing one Community Health Educator position to create and fill one Public Health Educator position
• Acceptance of a $750 Walmart Spark Good Local Grant for the 'Heroes of Health' campaign
• Memorandum of Understanding between Public Health Department and North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council
• Discussion on the arming of probation officers

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including a call on Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health to preserve North Star Health Alliance. It will also authorize local consent agreements for a cybersecurity grant providing multi‑factor authentication hard tokens, extend a GIS hosting agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country, and approve budget modifications for the sale of a county transit bus and for added funding in a mobility‑management contract.

• Resolution urging Governor Kathy Hochul and the NY State Department of Health to preserve North Star Health Alliance (health‑care)
• Authorization for local consent agreements with NYS DHSES for the Cybersecurity Grant Program to obtain MFA hard tokens (no cost to the county)
• Extension of the Geographic Information System (GIS) hosting agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country; hosting fee $1,700 for 2026‑2027 and $1,800 for 2028‑2030
• Modification of the 2025 budget to record the sale of County Transit Bus 620 to The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence for $4,000
• Addendum to the Mobility Management contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc., adding $50,000 funded by the NY Department of Transportation

The Operations Committee forwarded several resolutions to the full Board, including a health‑care resolution, a cybersecurity grant agreement, and multiple transit‑service contracts and budget modifications. All items were approved unanimously by voice vote. The committee also authorized the chair to sign a group life‑insurance contract and amended GIS hosting fees for 2026‑2030.

• Forwarded resolution to preserve North Star Health Alliance (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized local consent agreements for NYS DHSES cybersecurity grant (unanimous voice vote)
• Amended GIS hosting agreement fees to $3,200 (2026) and $5,800 (2027‑2030) (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved planning office budget change for sale of County Transit equipment (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved addendum to Mobility Management Contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised 2025 First Mile Last Mile contract extension with Volunteer Transportation Services, Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved revised 2026 First Mile Last Mile contract extension with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. (unanimous voice vote)
• Authorized chair to sign group life‑insurance contract with Symetra Life Insurance Company (unanimous voice vote)

Full Board

The Board of Legislators is conducting a public hearing regarding Local Law I for 2025. This proposed law would allow the county to adopt a fiscal year 2026 budget with a real property tax levy that exceeds the state-established limit.

• Public hearing on Local Law I (2025): Tax Cap Override for FY 2026

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the 2026 budget. The agenda lists the total appropriations of $334,182,391 broken down by categories such as General Government Support, Public Safety, Transportation, and Debt Service. The meeting also includes a brief public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Adoption of the 2026 County budget totaling $334,182,391
• Salary caps for board members: $12,000 for members, $14,000 for Vice‑Chair, $17,000 for Chair
• Public comment period limited to five minutes per speaker
• Budget documents available for inspection at the Clerk’s Office in Canton and online at www.stlawco.gov
• Meeting held at 48 Court Street, Canton, NY, at 5:55 p.m. on Dec 1 2025

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is meeting to vote on a tax cap override for the 2026 fiscal year and several budget adjustments for the Sheriff's Office, Social Services, and Highways. The Board will also consider new service contracts and the appointment of a Real Property Tax Office director.

• Adopting Local Law I (2025) for a FY 2026 tax cap override
• Grant funds for demolition of a building at 18 Main Street in the Town of Hammond
• Solicitation of bids for the Highway Maintenance and Administration Facility
• Five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions for rapid notification software
• Abolishing a Computer Programmer/Analyst position to create a Computer Technician position

The Board adopted several resolutions, including a memorial for Daniel G. Fay, recognitions of World AIDS Day and Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and changes to IT staffing. It also authorized the Chair to sign a cybersecurity intergovernmental agreement. Finally, the Board accepted a $98,200 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant and modified the 2025 budget to fund two marked patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office.

• Adopted Resolution 385-2025 honoring Daniel G. Fay (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 386-2025 recognizing World AIDS Day (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 387-2025 recognizing December as Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 388-2025 abolishing Computer Programmer/Analyst position and creating Computer Technician position (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 389-2025 authorizing Chair to sign intergovernmental agreement for attack surface management (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Resolution 390-2025 accepting $98,200 grant and modifying budget for Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicles (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is meeting to review a resolution regarding the 2026 tentative budget. The session focuses on recommended amendments to the budget proposal.

• Resolution RC 1: Recommended amendments to the St. Lawrence County 2026 tentative budget

Finance Committee

The committee is reviewing the 2026 tentative budget for several departments and considering a tax cap override for the fiscal year. Members will also vote on various contracts for county services and budget modifications for 2025.

• Adopting Local Law I for the Year 2025, "Tax Cap Override for FY 2026"
• Grant award funds for demolition of a building at 18 Main Street in the Town of Hammond
• Five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions for Rapid Notification Software
• Agreement with the Food Bank of Central New York to replenish depleted food banks
• Solicitation of bids for the Highway Maintenance and Administration Facility

The committee forwarded multiple resolutions to the full Board, including the Mortgage Tax Report, Highway Department budget modifications, and authorizations for contracts and bids, each passing by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one absent member. A resolution to sign an agreement with the Food Bank and modify the County Administrator’s Office budget was tabled by an 8‑6 roll‑call vote. The committee also presented the 2026 tentative budget to the Board of Legislators for final consideration.

• Forwarded Mortgage Tax Report to Full Board (voice 14‑0)
• Modified Highway Department budget for machinery rental and equipment repair (voice 14‑0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for Highway Maintenance Facility and environmental assessment (voice 14‑0)
• Tabled resolution to sign agreement with Food Bank and modify County Administrator’s Office budget (roll‑call 8‑6)
• Adopted Local Law I "Tax Cap Override for FY 2026" (voice 14‑0)
• Presented 2026 tentative budget to Board of Legislators (no vote)
• Authorized five‑year agreement with Motorola Solutions for rapid notification software (voice 14‑0)
• Authorized contract with Pro‑Act for administrative services for Employer Group Waiver Plan (voice 14‑0)

Services Committee

The Services Committee will consider a resolution to modify the 2025 Community Services budget by decreasing $140,000 in ARC advances and increasing $140,000 for STEP by STEP and related agencies. It will also discuss resolutions recognizing World AIDS Day and December as Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month, and authorize the chair to sign contracts for Early Intervention Services at 2026 rates.

• Resolution to decrease ARC Advances by $35,000, $63,000, and $42,000 (total $140,000)
• Resolution to increase STEP by STEP and NCTLS advances by $35,000, $35,000, $28,000, and $42,000 (total $140,000)
• Resolution recognizing World AIDS Day on December 1
• Resolution recognizing December as Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
• Resolution authorizing chair to sign 2026 Early Intervention Services contracts and set rates

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the October 20 minutes. It forwarded several resolutions to the full board, including funding for mental‑health services, World AIDS Day, Seasonal Affective Disorder awareness, and early‑intervention contracts. Members voted 10‑4 (with one absent) to forward a modification of the 2025 Social Services budget for higher child‑care expenses. The meeting then moved to executive session, returned to open session, and was adjourned.

• Agenda approved (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• October 20 minutes approved (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forward mental‑health pass‑through funding resolution (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forward World AIDS Day resolution (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forward Seasonal Affective Disorder awareness resolution (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forward early‑intervention services contract resolution (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Modify 2025 Social Services budget forwarded (roll call, 10 yes, 4 no, 1 absent)
• Motion to go to executive session carried (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on authorizing the removal of a Computer Programmer/Analyst position and creating a Computer Technician role in the Information Technology Office. It will also consider signing an intergovernmental agreement for attack‑surface‑management services with state IT and homeland‑security agencies. Additional agenda items include budget modifications for the Sheriff’s Office to accept two grant funds and a discussion on arming probation officers.

• Abolish Computer Programmer/Analyst position and create Computer Technician position (IT office)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement for Attack Surface Management with NY State Office of IT Services and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
• Modify 2025 Sheriff’s Office budget to accept FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
• Modify 2025 Sheriff’s Office budget to accept FY23 Operation Stone Garden Grant
• Discussion on arming Probation Officers

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and minutes, then moved three IT resolutions and two Sheriff budget modifications to the full Board of Legislators. The committee also voted to enter executive session, then returned to open session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded IT programmer/analyst abolition and technician creation resolution to full board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded IT intergovernmental agreement for attack surface management to full board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded Sheriff’s Office FY22 Edward Byrne JAG budget modification to full board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded Sheriff’s Office FY23 Operation Stone Garden grant budget modification to full board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Moved to executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, and appointments (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Returned to open session and adjourned the meeting (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is meeting to decide on various budget modifications, service contracts, and personnel changes. Key items include a proposed public hearing for a 2026 tax cap override and a high-value revenue bond for health energy projects.

• Proposed public hearing for Local Law I (2025) regarding a FY 2026 tax cap override
• Approval of up to $150,000,000 in revenue bonds via Genesee County Funding Corporation ($25,000,000 for St. Lawrence County facilities)
• Contract with ARC Jefferson - St. Lawrence to operate St. Lawrence County Public Transit
• Budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office to purchase replacement firearms and an electronic health records system
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for County Route 56 culvert repairs

The Board adopted resolutions honoring Frank Schwartz, recognizing Prematurity Awareness Month and National Diabetes Awareness Month. It approved a $43,000 reallocation in the 2025 IT budget. The Board also authorized contracts with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. for Mobility Management services and with The Arc Jefferson to operate St. Lawrence County Public Transit.

• Adopted Resolution 355-2025 honoring Frank Schwartz (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 356-2025 recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 357-2025 recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Modified 2025 IT budget: decreased B1019904 $43,000, increased CD016802 $43,000 (roll call vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. for Mobility Management services (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized contract with The Arc Jefferson to operate St. Lawrence County Public Transit (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is meeting to authorize a contract for building repairs and fill a vacant legislative seat. The session includes a swearing-in ceremony for the new appointee.

• Contract with Northern Tier Contracting, Inc. for repair and replacement of Surrogate building front steps
• Appointment to the vacated seat of the Board of Legislators, District 9

Finance Committee

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee will vote on authorizing up to $150,000,000 in revenue bonds to finance Rochester Regional Health energy projects, with up to $25,000,000 earmarked for facilities in the county. It will also consider several contracts and agreements, including legal services for environmental matters, highway engineering services for Route 56 culvert repairs, and snow‑and‑ice removal services for county offices at 21 Harrowgate Commons. Additional items include a personnel restructuring in the Treasurer’s Office and an update on the local workforce development plan.

• Approve issuance of up to $150,000,000 in revenue bonds for Rochester Regional Health projects (Industrial Development Agency)
• Authorize contract with Gary S. Bowitch, Esq. for environmental legal services (County Attorney)
• Authorize engineering services agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for Route 56 culvert repairs (Highway)
• Authorize contract with Big Racquette, Inc. for snow and ice removal at 21 Harrowgate Commons (County Administrator)
• Abolish fiscal officer position in Planning Office and create Assistant Accounting Supervisor position in Treasurer’s Office

The committee forwarded several resolutions to the full Board and approved them, including a $150 million revenue bond issuance for Rochester Regional Health Energy projects. It also authorized staffing changes, contracts for legal, snow removal, and highway services, and designated the County Chamber of Commerce as the 2026 tourism promotion agency. All items were adopted by voice vote.

• Approved issuance of up to $150 M revenue bonds (14 yes, 1 abstain)
• Authorized abolition of Fiscal Officer position and creation of Assistant Accounting Supervisor (15 yes)
• Authorized Chair to sign legal services contract with Gary S. Bowitch, Esq. (15 yes)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreements with NY Environmental Protection for tax‑delinquent properties (15 yes each)
• Authorized Chair to sign engineering services agreement for County Route 56 culvert repairs and modify 2025 Highway budget (15 yes)
• Authorized Chair to sign snow and ice removal contract with Big Racquette, Inc. (15 yes)
• Designated St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce as Tourism Promotion Agency for 2026 (15 yes)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss litigation and personnel (15 yes)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $126,315 Accelerated Transit Capital grant and related planning office budget changes, contracts for mobility management and public transit operation, a $164,832 increase for the Snowmobile Trail Grant, restructuring of the Public Defender's office, and an electronic health records system for the correctional facility. It will also modify the IT budget for unanticipated equipment needs and approve a $43,000 reallocation within that budget.

• Authorize a contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. for Mobility Management services (DOT‑funded, no county cost)
• Authorize a contract with The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence to operate County Public Transit (projected cost $3,097,024, fully funded by external sources)
• Authorize a contract with NY State DOT for Accelerated Transit Capital funds and increase Planning Office budget by $126,315
• Increase Forestry budget by $164,832 for the Snowmobile Trail Grant (total grant $293,840)
• Approve $43,000 reallocation in the Information Technology budget for unanticipated technical expenses

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and the September 22 minutes, both by unanimous voice vote (14 yes votes). It then moved several resolutions to the full Board, including IT budget adjustments, contracts for volunteer transportation, public transit operations, and accelerated transit capital funds, as well as budget modifications for planning, forestry, public defender services, and the Sheriff’s Office. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda – unanimous voice vote (14)
• Approved September 22 minutes – unanimous voice vote (14)
• Forwarded IT department budget amendment for unanticipated expenses – unanimous (14)
• Authorized chair to sign contract with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. – unanimous (14)
• Authorized chair to sign contract with Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence for public transit – unanimous (14)
• Authorized chair to sign NYS DOT contract for accelerated transit capital funds and modify Planning Office budget – unanimous (14)
• Authorized abolition of Assistant Conflict Defender, creation of Assistant Public Defender, and modify Public Defender budget – unanimous (14)
• Accepted Purina donation of K9 dog food for Sheriff’s Office – unanimous (14)

Services Committee

The Services Committee is considering a contract to provide opioid treatment services at Gouverneur and Riverview correctional facilities. The body will also discuss pharmacist services for the Public Health Department and budget modifications for youth advocacy programs.

• Contract with NYS DOCCS for Opioid Treatment Program services not to exceed $626,834.52
• Contract with Brandon Votra for pharmacist services at $150 per quarterly audit and up to $50 per hour for policy review
• Budget modification for Youth Bureau youth advocacy programs
• Resolutions recognizing November as Prematurity Awareness Month and National Diabetes Awareness Month

The committee approved its agenda and the September 22 minutes by unanimous voice votes. After a failed motion to table, the resolution to forward a contract with the NYS Department of Corrections for an Opioid Treatment Program was approved 8‑6. Unanimous resolutions were also passed to recognize Prematurity Awareness Month, National Diabetes Awareness Month, and to authorize a pharmacist services contract with Brandon Votra. The Youth Bureau budget for advocacy programs was modified and forwarded, and the committee moved to executive and then open session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote, 14 yes)
• Approved September 22 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 14 yes)
• Forwarded NYS DOCCS opioid treatment contract to Full Board (8‑6)
• Forwarded Prematurity Awareness Month resolution to Full Board (unanimous, 14 yes)
• Forwarded National Diabetes Awareness Month resolution to Full Board (unanimous, 14 yes)
• Forwarded pharmacist services contract with Brandon Votra to Full Board (unanimous, 14 yes)
• Forwarded Youth Bureau budget modification to Full Board (unanimous, 14 yes)
• Moved to Executive Session (unanimous voice vote, 14 yes)

General

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law G. This proposed law would amend Local Law No. 1 of 2010 regarding senior citizen exemptions from county taxation.

• Proposed Local Law G to provide a 50% tax exemption for owners 65+ with incomes under $25,000
• Proposed sliding scale tax exemptions from 20% to 45% for senior incomes between $25,000 and $30,700

General

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law H. This proposed law would amend an existing 2005 law regarding real property tax exemptions for persons with disabilities and limited incomes.

• Proposed Local Law H to amend Local Law No. 1 of 2005
• Tax exemption schedule for incomes between $0 and $33,400, ranging from 5% to 50% exempt

Full Board

The Board will consider adopting two local laws regarding tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Members will also review multiple 2025 budget modifications and various service contracts for public health, highways, and correctional facilities.

• Adoption of Local Law G (Senior Citizen Exemption) and Local Law H (Real Property Tax Exemption for persons with disabilities)
• Contract with Trinity Services Group Inc. for food service management at the correctional facility
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for environmental services for the Town of Colton multi-use trail project
• Appointment of a Director of Emergency Services
• Authorization to collect omitted taxes to the 2026 tax roll and adoption of 2026 equalization rates

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators adopted five resolutions designating October as History Month, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct 19‑25), National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Each resolution passed by a voice vote with fourteen yes votes.

• Adopted Resolution 316‑2025 proclaiming October as St. Lawrence County History Month (voice vote, 14 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 317‑2025 proclaiming Oct 19‑25, 2025 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the county (voice vote, 14 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 318‑2025 recognizing October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the county (voice vote, 14 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 319‑2025 declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the county (voice vote, 14 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 320‑2025 proclaiming October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the county (voice vote, 14 yes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $125,000 increase to the County Attorney’s budget for outside counsel, authorizing collection of omitted taxes for the 2026 roll, and adopting 2026 equalization rates for all municipalities. Additional items include contracts for environmental services, street sweeper rental, and solid waste insurance, plus updates on ARPA and local tax exemption laws.

• Increase County Attorney budget by $125,000 for outside legal fees
• Authorize collection of omitted property taxes for the 2026 tax roll
• Adopt 2026 equalization rates for each municipality (e.g., Ogdensburg 97, Brasher 79)
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice for environmental services for the Colton multi‑use trail project
• Contract with J & J Equipment to rent a street sweeper and assume liability

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a series of resolutions to forward to the full Board. Actions included authorizing contracts for environmental services and street‑sweeper rental, modifying several department budgets, and adopting local laws that provide tax exemptions for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. All votes were voice votes with fourteen affirmative votes.

• Forwarded agreement with Estate of Mahlon Clements for Riverside Ave site (14 yes)
• Adopted Local Law G: Senior Citizen tax exemption amendment (14 yes)
• Adopted Local Law H: Disability tax exemption amendment (14 yes)
• Authorized contract with Barton & Loguidice for Multi‑Use Trail environmental services (14 yes)
• Authorized contract with J & J Equipment to rent a street sweeper (14 yes)
• Modified 2025 Highway Department budget for winter maintenance (14 yes)
• Modified 2025 Solid Waste Department budget and added equipment to insurance policy (14 yes)
• Modified 2025 County Administrator’s Office budget for hazardous tree removal (14 yes)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee is reviewing a contract extension for the county health plan and the transfer of traffic safety programs. The body is also discussing several 2025 budget modifications for emergency services, probation, and the sheriff's office.

• Contract extension with Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield through 2028 at $46.11 per contact per month
• Transfer of STOP-DWI and Traffic Safety Program responsibilities from Community Services to Probation
• Budget modification for Office of Emergency Services for overtime, hazmat, and software expenses
• Proposed creation and filling of a Corrections Sergeant position in the Sheriff's Office
• Service agreement with Trinity Services Group Inc. for food service at the Correctional Facility

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and the August 11 minutes. It forwarded several budget modifications and program transfers to the full board, all passing by voice vote. The only denial was the attempt to create and fill a Corrections Sergeant position, which failed. Additional approvals included a grant for police traffic services and a contract extension for the county health plan.

• Agenda approved (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Minutes of Aug 11 approved (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Emergency Services budget modification forwarded to full board (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• HR contract extension with Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield forwarded (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month resolution forwarded (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Transfer of STOP‑DWI program and related budget changes forwarded (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Creation of Corrections Sergeant position denied (voice vote 3 yes, 9 no, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Sheriff’s Office budget modification to accept FY26 PTS grant forwarded (voice vote 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The St. Lawrence County Services Committee will consider approving contracts for traffic safety and child passenger safety grants totaling $100,176, as well as modifying the budget for opioid stewardship medications in the correctional facility. The meeting also includes resolutions to proclaim National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Authorize signing contracts for Traffic Safety Program and Child Passenger Safety Grants 2025-2026 ($100,176 total)
• Modify 2025 budget for OASAS Opioid Stewardship Funding for medications in Correctional Facility ($7,280)
• Proclaim October 19–25, 2025, as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
• Recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Accept funds from Walmart Spark Good Local Grant for 'Humans Don’t Hibernate' Campaign

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It then voted to forward a series of resolutions—including authorizing the chair to sign contracts for traffic safety and child passenger safety grants, modifying the 2025 Community Services budget for opioid stewardship, and proclaiming National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and Breast Cancer Awareness Month—to the full Board. Additional resolutions to accept a Walmart Spark Good Local Grant, to sign contracts for preschool special education, and to authorize youth sports and education funding were also forwarded. All motions carried by voice vote with eleven yes votes, two excused votes, and one absent vote.

• Approved agenda (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of Aug 18, 2025 meeting (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded Traffic Safety Program and Child Passenger Safety Grants resolution to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded modification of 2025 Community Services budget for OASAS Opioid Stewardship funding to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded proclamation of Oct 19‑25 2025 as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded proclamation of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded acceptance of Walmart Spark Good Local Grant for “Humans Don’t Hibernate” campaign to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Forwarded authorizations for youth sports and education funding contracts and 2026 Resource Allocation Plan to Full Board (voice vote: 11 yes, 2 excused, 1 absent)

General

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing to discuss Local Law F for 2025. This proposed law would provide a real property tax exemption for eligible enrolled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers.

• Proposed Local Law F (2025) to allow a 10% real property tax exemption for enrolled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers

Full Board

The Board will vote on settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and the adoption of a local law regarding real property tax exemptions for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The meeting includes several budget modifications and contracts for election hardware, cybersecurity, and blight demolition.

• Settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers and a restructuring plan for opioid litigation
• Local Law F to allow enrolled volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to be eligible for real property tax exemptions
• Public hearing dates for proposed local laws regarding senior citizen and disability tax exemptions
• Contract with Dominion Voting for election management hardware and software replacement
• Contracts with Jeda Environmental Services and GCA Excavating & Land Clearing for demolition of condemned structures in Fine, Potsdam, Fowler, and Ogdensburg

The Board of Legislators approved its agenda and the minutes from August meetings. It adopted Resolution 254-2025 to honor Mark McKenna for his hockey contributions and Resolution 255-2025 to condemn the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The Board also adopted resolutions recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month and World Alzheimer’s Month.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 12 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of Aug 4 and Aug 25, 2025 (voice vote 12 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 254-2025 honoring Mark McKenna (voice vote 12 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 255-2025 condemning Charlie Kirk's assassination (voice vote 12 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 256-2025 recognizing National Suicide Prevention Month (voice vote 13 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 257-2025 recognizing World Alzheimer’s Month (voice vote 13 yes, 1 absent)

General

The St. Lawrence County Board will consider four resolutions. It will authorize the Chair to sign a $522,285 contract with Pyramid Network Services for site development and construction of the Interoperability Tower in Potsdam. It will also approve an amended contract with C&S Engineers for design services at Cranberry Lake, Star Lake (up to $87,000) and Cooper Hill (up to $96,300). Additional items include a $58,000 budget modification to replace the steam boiler in the Surrogate Building and a $14,413 agreement with Emergency Power Systems for generator repair and maintenance at county facilities and tower sites.

• $522,285 contract with Pyramid Network Services for site development and construction of the Interoperability Tower in Potsdam
• Amended contract with C&S Engineers for design and project management: up to $87,000 for Star Lake and Cranberry Lake, and up to $96,300 for Cooper Hill (NYPA) site
• $58,000 budget adjustment to replace the steam boiler in the Surrogate Building (decrease contingency, increase building equipment)
• $14,413 agreement with Emergency Power Systems for repair and maintenance of 14 generators at county facilities and tower locations, with matching budget change

The board approved its agenda and adopted four resolutions. It authorized the chair to sign a $522,285 contract with Pyramid Network Services for the Potsdam interoperability tower, and to sign an amended contract with C&S Engineers for design work at three other tower sites. It approved budget changes to fund a steam‑boiler replacement at the Surrogate Building and generator maintenance services, and appointed Ms. Haggard to research coroner salaries.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized Chair to sign $522,285 contract with Pyramid Network Services for Potsdam tower (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized Chair to sign amended contract with C&S Engineers for design services at Cranberry Lake, Star Lake, and Cooper Hill sites (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized Treasurer to modify budget: decrease $58,000 Spec Contingency, increase $58,000 Building Equipment for steam boiler replacement (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized Chair to sign $14,413 agreement with Emergency Power Systems for generator repair/maintenance; budget modified accordingly (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Appointed Ms. Haggard to research coroner salaries and report recommendations (no vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun and Zydus. It will also vote on a conveyance of 926 South Water Street in Ogdensburg in lieu of foreclosure and on contracts for environmental assessments and blighted‑property demolition. Additional items include budget modifications for the Treasurer’s Office, Highway and Solid Waste departments, and updates on the ARPA program.

• Authorize the Chair to sign a settlement agreement with eight opioid manufacturers (Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus)
• Authorize the Chair to sign an agreement to convey 926 South Water Street, Ogdensburg, in lieu of foreclosure (taxes due $4,789.19 plus $1,092.94 fees)
• Authorize contracts for Phase 1 environmental assessment with Odin Environmental LLC and demolition/abatement contracts with Jeda Environmental Services and GCA Excavating & Land Clearing under the Blighted Property Program
• Authorize the Chair to sign the new restructuring plan and settlement proposal related to opioid litigation
• Modify the 2025 budget for the Treasurer’s Office, Highway, Solid Waste, and Trails departments, including vehicle upfitting and equipment repairs

The committee approved its agenda and the July 28 minutes. It authorized the chair to sign several opioid settlement agreements and contracts for environmental assessments and blighted property work. It also approved budget modifications for trails and solid waste, and cancelled delinquent tax liens. A motion to table a solid‑waste engineering contract was defeated.

• Approved agenda (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved July 28 minutes (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized chair to sign opioid settlement agreement (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized chair to sign contract with Odin Environmental LLC (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Cancelled delinquent tax liens (12 yes, 1 no, 2 absent)
• Abolished two laborer positions and created two motor equipment operator positions (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Modified 2025 budget for Multi‑Use Trail System (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Failed motion to table Solid Waste engineering contract (4 yes, 9 no, 2 absent)

Services Committee

The committee will consider budget modifications for opioid and substance abuse programs and child care grants. Members will discuss public health staffing changes and the authorization of several service contracts. The meeting also includes updates on community services clinics and HEAP funding.

• Contract extension with Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services for Outreach and Engagement Clinic Model Grant
• Budget modifications for COSSAP II funding and Child Care Block Grant
• Creation of a Public Health Program Coordinator position and abolition of a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
• Contracts with PandaDoc for e-signature software and Ascendient Healthcare Advisors
• Acceptance of funding for the Early Intervention Program

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the July 21 minutes. It moved several resolutions—covering opioid settlement contracts, substance‑abuse program funding, and public‑health recognitions—to the full Board for consideration. The Committee also voted to enter an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved minutes of July 21, 2025 (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded OASAS opioid settlement contract extension to Full Board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded COSSAP II funding budget modification to Full Board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded COSSAP II Opioid Treatment Program budget modification to Full Board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded resolution recognizing September as National Suicide Prevention Month to Full Board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded resolution to create Public Health Program Coordinator position and abolish Emergency Preparedness Coordinator to Full Board (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Moved to Executive Session to discuss litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments (voice vote 13 yes, 2 absent)

Operations Committee

The committee is reviewing several grant acceptances and budget modifications for the Board of Elections, including cybersecurity and poll book funding. Other items include personnel changes in Human Resources and the Sheriff's Office, and various service contracts for county departments.

• Contract with Dominion Voting for $49,865 to replace election management hardware and software, plus a $12,500 annual maintenance fee
• Grant acceptances for the Board of Elections: Cybersecurity Remediation ($87,724), Electronic Poll Book ($79,101), and TIER Grant extension ($196,337)
• Authorization to abolish the Human Resources Assistant position and create/fill a Human Resources Coordinator position
• Authorization to create and fill a Corrections Sergeant position in the Sheriff's Office
• Cleaning services contract with Meola Enterprise for offices at 99 West Main Street, Gouverneur

The Operations Committee approved a series of contracts and budget modifications for the Board of Elections, County Clerk, District Attorney, Emergency Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Planning offices, each passing by a voice vote of twelve yes votes with three members absent. The proposal to create a Corrections Sergeant position in the Sheriff’s Office was tabled until the next meeting. All approvals were forwarded to the Full Board for action.

• Authorized Board of Elections contract signings and budget changes (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved County Clerk overtime budget modification (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved District Attorney subscription agreement and Discovery Grant budget modification (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized Emergency Services Hazmat consortium funding agreement (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved Human Resources restructure and health analytics contract (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Authorized IT equipment donation and NY Security Operations Center contract (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved Planning Office budget increase for NYSDOT allocations (12 yes, 3 absent)
• Tabled creation of Corrections Sergeant position in Sheriff’s Office (12 yes, 3 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will approve its agenda, minutes, and citizen‑participation rules. It will adopt several resolutions, including recognitions of a centenarian and National Eye Exam Month, and will authorize the chair to sign a memorandum of agreement that moves $130,000 of overtime funds (plus related fringe amounts) to the Sheriff’s Office to support the County Drug Task Force and a new Human Trafficking Task Force. Additional actions include leasing office space at 4078 State Highway 3 in Star Lake, contracting for a wide‑format printer/scanner for the Real Property Tax Services, and approving supplemental agreements for final design work on County Routes 35, 34, and 22 bridges.

• Reallocate $130,000 overtime and $30,875 fringe (total $160,875) to the Sheriff’s Office for the Howard G. Buffet Foundation grant supporting drug and human‑trafficking task forces
• Lease office space at 4078 State Highway 3, Star Lake, Town of Fine
• Contract with Usherwood for a wide‑format printer/scanner for Real Property Tax Services
• Approve Federal Aid Highway Project Supplemental Agreement #7 for final design of County Route 35 (SLAB City) Bridge over Trout Brook
• Approve NYS DOT Supplemental Agreement #1 for final design of County Route 34 over Trout Brook

The Board adopted Resolution No. 222-2025, authorizing the Chair to sign a memorandum of agreement for the County Drug and Human Trafficking Task Forces and to modify the 2025 sheriff’s budget, moving $130,000 of overtime and $30,875 of fringe to reimburse partner agencies, a total shift of $160,875. The resolution passed unanimously with fifteen (15) yes votes. The Board also adopted several other resolutions, including recognitions and a lease agreement, all carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 220-2025 recognizing Hazel Marion Matthews (15 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 221-2025 recognizing August as National Eye Exam Month (15 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 222-2025 authorizing MOA for drug and human‑trafficking task forces and $160,875 budget modification (15 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 223-2025 authorizing contract extension for FY22 Operation Stonegarden Grant (15 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 224-2025 authorizing lease of office space at 4078 State Highway 3, Star Lake (15 yes votes)
• Adopted Resolution 225-2025 modifying budget to purchase a speed trailer (15 yes votes)
• Added resolution supporting Governor Hochul’s nuclear power plant directive to agenda (15 yes votes)
• Approved minutes of July 7 and July 21, 2025 (15 yes votes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to execute all documents needed to convey post‑judgment tax foreclosure property back to the redeeming tax delinquent. It will also approve the 2026 workers’ compensation self‑insurance cost apportionment for county municipalities. Additional items are a contract with Usherwood for a wide‑format printer/scanner, the creation of a Tax Map Technician position and abolition of a Tax Map Technician/CAD Specialist role, and setting a public hearing for a volunteer‑firefighter tax exemption law.

• Resolution authorizing the chair to execute documents to return post‑judgment tax foreclosure property to the redeeming taxpayer
• Workers’ Compensation self‑insurance apportionment for 2026 (e.g., $1,364,685 for St. Lawrence County, $353,957 for Soil and Water, etc.)
• Contract with Usherwood for a wide‑format printer/scanner, not to exceed $16,000
• Creation of a Tax Map Technician position and abolition of a Tax Map Technician/CAD Specialist position in Real Property Tax Services
• Public hearing set for September 15, 2025 on Local Law F to allow volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers a real‑property tax exemption

The Finance Committee forwarded several resolutions to the full Board and approved them by voice vote. Highway supplemental agreements for County Routes 35, 34, and 22 were approved, along with a snow‑and‑ice control amendment. The committee also approved contracts and organizational changes for real‑property services and county administration. All votes recorded 13 yes and 2 absent.

• Approved Federal Aid Highway Project Supplemental Agreement #7 for final design of County Route 35 Bridge over Trout Brook (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved NYS DOT Supplemental Agreement #1 for final design of County Route 34 over Trout Brook (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved NYS DOT Supplemental Agreement #1 for final design of County Route 22 over Sawyer Creek (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved NYS DOT Supplemental Agreement #2 with Amendment B for Snow & Ice Control (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved contract with Usherwood for wide‑format printer/scanner for Real Property Tax Services (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Authorized creation of a Tax Map Technician position and abolition of a Tax Map Technician/CAD Specialist position (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Authorized restructuring of the Buildings & Grounds and Purchasing Office organizational structure (13 yes, 2 absent)
• Modified 2025 budget for County Administrator’s Office advertising (13 yes, 2 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is meeting to authorize a contract for emergency infrastructure repairs. The board will also consider allowing the Planning Office to apply for state housing funds.

• Contract with Hunt Underwater Specialties, LLC for County Route 27 culvert repair in Town of Fine, not to exceed $110,000
• Application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for housing activities

Services Committee

The Services Committee will vote on resolutions to adjust the 2025 budget for Community Services, allocating pass‑through funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health and the Office of Addiction Services and Supports to approved agencies. It will also consider authorizing a marketing agreement with "Walk with a Doc" and an amendment to a state grant for children with special health needs, plus a staffing change in the Public Health Department.

• Modify 2025 Community Services budget for NY State Office of Mental Health pass‑through funding (increase $19,248 in appropriations and revenue)
• Modify 2025 Community Services budget for NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports pass‑through funding (increase $658,398 in appropriations and revenue)
• Authorize Chair to sign a Marketing and Licensing Agreement with "Walk with a Doc" ($250 fee, eight walks per year)
• Authorize Chair to sign amendment to Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs grant (one‑time $37,832 addition, total $103,685 for year one)
• Create one Senior Public Health Educator position and abolish one Public Health Specialist position

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the June 16, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. It forwarded several resolutions to the full Board, including two Community Services budget modifications and authorizations for public‑health agreements and a new senior educator position. The Committee also authorized the County Attorney to provide representation.

• Approved meeting agenda (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded resolution to modify Community Services 2025 budget for NY State Office of Mental Health pass‑through funding (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded resolution to modify Community Services 2025 budget for NY State Office of Addiction Services and Supports pass‑through funding (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Authorized Chair to sign Marketing and Licensing Agreement with “Walk with a Doc” (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Authorized creation of one Senior Public Health Educator position and abolition of one Public Health Specialist position (voice vote, 15 yes)
• Authorized County Attorney to provide representation (straw poll, 15 yes)

Operations Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions regarding the St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office, including budget modifications for grants and a lease for office space. Members will also discuss the arming of probation officers and upcoming tour plans.

• Lease agreement with Town of Fine for office space at 4078 State Highway 3, Star Lake
• Budget modifications for Howard G. Buffet Foundation, Cares Up, and Domestic Terrorism Prevention grants
• Contract extension for FY22 Operation Stonegarden Grant
• Budget modification to purchase a speed trailer for the Sheriff's Office
• Resolution urging NYS Department of Corrections to transfer post-sentenced state-ready inmates

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and the June 9 minutes. It moved several sheriff‑related resolutions—including a memorandum of agreement for drug and human‑trafficking task forces, a contract extension for the Operation Stonegarden grant, a lease for office space at 4078 State Highway 3, and budget modifications—for forward to the full board. The committee also forwarded a resolution urging the state corrections department to transfer post‑sentenced inmates. Finally, it entered executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2025 meeting (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded sheriff memorandum of agreement for drug and human‑trafficking task forces to full board (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded contract extension for FY22 Operation Stonegarden Grant to full board (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded lease agreement for office space at 4078 State Highway 3, Star Lake to full board (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded budget modification to purchase a speed trailer for sheriff’s office to full board (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded resolution urging NYS Dept of Corrections to transfer post‑sentenced inmates to full board (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)
• Moved to executive session at 6:18 p.m. to discuss personnel (voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board will consider a series of resolutions and authorizations, including proclamations, contract approvals, and budget modifications. Items include authorizing contracts with state homeland security agencies, a rural law center, and engineering firms, as well as adjustments to the 2025 budgets for emergency services, highways, and workforce programs. The meeting also features citizen participation, reports, and standard procedural items.

• Authorize chair to sign contract with NY State Office of Homeland Security for FY24 PSAP grant and modify 2025 emergency services budget (RC 4)
• Authorize chair to sign contract with NYS Division of Homeland Security for FY24 statewide interoperable communications grant and modify 2025 emergency services budget (RC 5)
• Authorize chair to sign one‑year contract with Rural Law Center of New York for indigent appellate representation (RC 6)
• Modify 2025 budget for Department of Highways to receive additional CHIPS funding (RC 12)
• Authorize chair to sign agreement with C & S Engineers, Inc. for preliminary engineering of County Route 14 over Line Creek (RC 14)

The Board of Legislators adopted Resolution No. 198-2025, authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications for a FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant of $798,892. The Treasurer was also authorized to modify the 2025 budget to increase appropriations and revenue for the grant. The resolution passed unanimously with fifteen yes votes.

• Adopted Resolution 194-2025 proclaiming Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 195-2025 declaring June as Men's Health Month (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 196-2025 proclaiming July as National Hemochromatosis Screening and Awareness Month (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 197-2025 authorizing contract for FY24 PSAP Grant of $209,055 and budget modification (unanimous roll call vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 198-2025 authorizing contract for FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant of $798,892 and budget modification (unanimous roll call vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 199-2025 authorizing contract with Rural Law Center for indigent appellate representation at $180,000 (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Adopted Resolution 200-2025 authorizing updated contract with Seaway Valley Prevention Council for $150,000 pass‑through funding and budget modification (unanimous roll call vote, 15 yes)

Finance Committee

The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, including restructuring the Highway Department staff, adding $418,496 in CHIPS funding to the 2025 Highway budget, and approving a federal‑aid project agreement for preliminary design of County Route 14. It will also authorize the Chair to sign a contract with C & S Engineers, Inc. not to exceed $308,000 for that design work and adopt the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act budget for FY 2025 totaling $1,431,718.

• Authorize abolishing a Senior Account Clerk and creating a Fiscal Officer in the Department of Highways (resolution).
• Modify the 2025 Highway budget to receive an additional $418,496 in Capital Highway Improvement Program (CHIPS) funding.
• Approve a Federal Aid Local Project Agreement and budget changes for preliminary engineering and ROW incidentals for County Route 14 over Line Creek (PIN 775447).
• Authorize the Chair to sign an agreement with C & S Engineers, Inc. for preliminary engineering of County Route 14, not to exceed $308,000.
• Establish the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) budget for Program Year 2025, total appropriations $1,431,718.

The committee withdrew a resolution criticizing Governor Hochul’s $50 million legal‑fee allocation and added a resolution urging Congress to reinstate the SNAP‑Ed program, both approved by voice vote (14‑yes, 1 absent). It unanimously approved several budget modifications for the Department of Highways, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs, and county utilities, and forwarded all of these items to the Full Board. All votes were voice votes with fifteen members voting yes where noted.

• Withdrew “Expressing Strong Disapproval of Governor Hochul’s $50 M legal‑fee allocation” and added “Encouraging Congress to Reinstate SNAP‑Ed” – carried voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent
• Approved minutes of May 19 2025 meeting – carried voice vote 14‑yes, 1 absent
• Authorized abolition of Senior Account Clerk and creation of Fiscal Officer in Dept. of Highways – carried voice vote 15‑yes
• Modified 2025 Highway budget to receive additional CHIPS funding – carried voice vote 15‑yes
• Approved Federal Aid Local Project Agreement for County Route 14 engineering – carried voice vote 15‑yes
• Authorized signing agreement with C & S Engineers for County Route 14 preliminary engineering – carried voice vote 15‑yes
• Approved WIOA Program Year 2025 budget and related 2024 grant modifications – carried voice vote 15‑yes
• Modified 2025 utilities and maintenance budget for County Offices at 21 Harrowgate Commons – carried voice vote 15‑yes

Services Committee

The Services Committee will consider several resolutions authorizing the chair to sign contracts and modify budgets. Items include an updated contract with Seaway Valley Prevention Council to receive pass‑through funding from NYS OASAS, a contract extension with the New York State Department of Health for the rabies program, and a contract for aerial mosquito adulticide application. The committee will also discuss budget modifications for community and social services and receive updates on youth, veteran, and public health services.

• Authorize chair to sign updated contract with Seaway Valley Prevention Council for OASAS funding
• Authorize chair to sign contract extension with NY State Dept. of Health for rabies program
• Authorize chair to sign contract for aerial mosquito adulticide application
• Modify 2025 Community Services budget to fund Seaway Valley contract
• Modify 2025 Social Services budget for emergency assistance for adults

The Services Committee forwarded several resolutions to the full Board, including a July Hemochromatosis Awareness month proclamation, an updated contract with Seaway Valley Prevention Council, a rabies program contract extension, and a budget modification for Social Services. It approved a contract for aerial mosquito adulticide application with a 13‑yes, 1‑no, 1‑absent vote. A motion to remove the Pride Month proclamation failed by a 7‑yes, 7‑no, 1‑absent vote.

• Forwarded July Hemochromatosis Awareness month resolution to Full Board (voice vote 14‑0‑1)
• Authorized Chair to sign updated Seaway Valley Prevention Council contract and modify Community Services budget (voice vote 14‑0‑1)
• Authorized Chair to sign rabies program contract extension (voice vote 14‑0‑1)
• Authorized Chair to sign aerial mosquito adulticide contract (voice vote 13‑1‑1)
• Modified 2025 Social Services budget for emergency adult assistance (voice vote 14‑0‑1)
• Motion to remove Pride Month proclamation failed (roll call 7‑7‑1)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will approve two contracts for FY24 emergency services grants and adjust the 2025 Emergency Services budget. It will also proclaim July 20‑26, 2025 as Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week and adopt a resolution naming June as Men’s Health Month. Additionally, the committee will authorize a one‑year contract with the Rural Law Center of New York for indigent appellate representation.

• Authorize Chair to sign contract with NY State Office of Homeland Security for FY24 PSAP Grant and modify 2025 Emergency Services budget
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications for FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant and modify 2025 Emergency Services budget
• Proclaim July 20‑26, 2025 as Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week
• Adopt resolution declaring June as “Men’s Health Month”
• Authorize Chair to sign one‑year contract with Rural Law Center of New York for indigent appellate representation

The Operations Committee approved its agenda and the May 12 minutes. It moved two emergency services grant resolutions to the Full Board, and also forwarded a Probation Week proclamation, a Men’s Health Month resolution, and a contract with the Rural Law Center for indigent appellate representation. The committee then entered executive and open sessions before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved May 12 minutes (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded FY24 PSAP Grant contract to Full Board (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded FY24 Statewide Interoperable Communications Formula Grant contract to Full Board (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week proclamation to Full Board (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded Men’s Health Month resolution to Full Board (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Forwarded contract with Rural Law Center for indigent appellate representation to Full Board (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)
• Moved to Executive Session at 6:10 p.m. (voice vote, 13 yes, 2 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is meeting to vote on numerous 2025 budget modifications and contract authorizations. Key items include infrastructure projects, public health agreements, and the addition of agricultural land.

• Agreement with C & S Engineers for professional services for the Highway Administration and Maintenance Facility
• Contract with Jeda Environmental Services for demolition of two condemned structures in the City of Ogdensburg
• Contract with ABS Solutions, Inc. for Microsoft 365 cloud services
• Addition of two parcels totaling 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1
• Contract with ENI Mechanicals for a generator installation at the Human Services Center

The Board of Legislators unanimously adopted Resolution No. 169-2025, authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with ABS Solutions, Inc. and reallocating $285,575 in the 2025 IT budget for Microsoft 365 cloud services. It also approved adding 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1 (Resolution No. 170-2025) and shifted $10,000 between budget accounts for professional development (Resolution No. 168-2025). Additionally, the Board proclaimed June as Dairy Month and honored Eloise June Finley Kroeger’s 100th birthday.

• Adopted Resolution No. 169-2025 authorizing ABS Solutions contract and $285,575 IT budget change (15‑yes unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 170-2025 adding two parcels totaling 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1 (15‑yes unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 168-2025 increasing HR professional‑development appropriation $10,000 and decreasing contingency $10,000 (15‑yes unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 167-2025 proclaiming June as Dairy Month and setting festival theme (15‑yes unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 166-2025 recognizing Eloise June Finley Kroeger’s 100th birthday (15‑yes unanimous)
• Approved the agenda (voice vote, 15‑yes)
• Approved the minutes of May 5, 2025 (voice vote, 15‑yes)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing budget modifications for tourism promotion and highway projects. The body is also discussing a conceptual capital project for a new highway administration and maintenance facility.

• Proposed $15,000 budget modification for branded tourism merchandise at Visit STLC
• Proposed agreement with C & S Engineers for a new Highway Administration & Maintenance Facility
• Proposed creation of a Coordinator of Real Property Tax III position
• Proposed contract with ENI Mechanicals for a generator at the Human Services Center
• Proposed waiver of Civil Service Exam fees for Correction Officers

The committee approved a resolution authorizing the chair to sign a professional engineering services agreement for a new Highway Administration and Maintenance Facility and to modify the 2025 highway budget (9‑4‑1‑1). It also approved a budget amendment for the highway department’s salt sales to municipalities (14‑0‑0‑1). The committee forwarded the Chamber of Commerce tourism funding resolution and adopted the mortgage tax report, each by voice vote (14‑1). It tabled the creation of an additional Real Property Tax Coordinator position (8‑6‑1) and approved several personnel and contract items, including an administrative assistant for Veterans’ Services and a generator contract for the Human Services Center (both 14‑1).

• Approved highway engineering services agreement and budget modification (9‑4‑1‑1)
• Approved highway department budget amendment for salt sales (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Forwarded Chamber of Commerce tourism funding resolution to Full Board (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted mortgage tax report (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved creation of Administrative Assistant in Veterans' Services (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved contract with ENI Mechanicals for generator at Human Services Center (14 yes, 1 absent)
• Tabled resolution to create Additional Coordinator of Real Property Tax III (8 yes, 6 no, 1 absent)
• Supported continuation of federal funding for Head Start program (13 yes, 1 no, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The Services Committee is meeting to decide on budget adjustments for social and community services and authorize participation in state health programs. The body will also review monthly statistics for clinic usage and social services eligibility.

• Budget increase of $1,400,912 for the Department of Social Services Child Care Block Grant
• Acceptance of a $500 donation from Edward C. Seymour VFW Post #1231 for the food pantry project
• Projected one-time award of $37,832 for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program
• Authorization to participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program via a Memorandum of Understanding
• Review of April 2025 clinic updates and social services eligibility statistics

The Services Committee approved its agenda and the April 14 minutes. It voted to forward several 2025 budget modifications and program participation resolutions to the Full Board, including the Food Pantry donation, a public‑health accessibility program, a 340B drug‑pricing MOU, and a child‑care block grant. The committee also moved to an executive session and then back to open session before adjourning.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Forwarded Community Services Food Pantry donation and budget modification to Full Board (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Forwarded Public Health CAI program intent to Full Board (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Forwarded MOU for 340B Drug Pricing Program to Full Board (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Forwarded Social Services Child Care Block Grant budget modification to Full Board (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Moved to Executive Session at 7:19 p.m. (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)
• Moved to Open Session at 7:40 p.m. (voice vote 12 yes, 3 absent)

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will vote on resolutions to modify the 2025 budget for Human Resources professional development with a $10,000 increase, for Information Technology with a $285,575 increase to purchase and implement Microsoft 365 cloud services and contract ABS Solutions, to add two parcels totaling 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1, and to allocate probation funding and sign agreements with Axon Enterprise. The agenda also includes approvals for various grant-related budget modifications for the Sheriff and Probation departments.

• Increase HR professional development appropriation by $10,000 (CP014304).
• Increase IT budget by $285,575 for Microsoft 365 cloud services (CD016804) and authorize contract with ABS Solutions, Inc.
• Add two parcels (96.8 acres at State Hwy 37C, Massena; 0.8 acres at 10 Bell Lane, Hammond) totaling 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1.
• Allocate $78,541 for Probation Department document management from NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services funding.
• Authorize a $59,050 five‑year agreement with Axon Enterprise for probation body‑camera equipment.

The Operations Committee approved a series of resolutions to forward budget modifications and contract authorizations to the full Board of Legislators. Items included changes for Human Resources professional development, an IT contract for Microsoft 365, addition of two parcels to Agricultural District 1, and several funding adjustments for the Probation and Sheriff’s departments. The committee also approved acceptance of a FY25 Cares Up mental‑health grant and moved to table a medical‑waste disposal agreement pending a RFP.

• Forwarded Human Resources professional development budget change to Full Board (voice vote 10‑0, 5 absent)
• Forwarded IT contract with ABS Solutions and Microsoft 365 budget change to Full Board (voice vote 10‑0, 5 absent)
• Forwarded addition of 97.6 acres to Agricultural District 1 to Full Board (voice vote 12‑0, 3 absent)
• Forwarded Probation Department budget change for State CJ Services funding to Full Board (voice vote 12‑0, 3 absent)
• Forwarded Probation Department budget change and Axon Enterprise agreement to Full Board (voice vote 12‑0, 3 absent)
• Forwarded multiple Sheriff’s Office FY2025 budget modifications (Police Traffic Services, Operation Stonegarden FY21 & FY22, Domestic Terrorism Prevention) to Full Board (voice vote 12‑0, 3 absent)
• Forwarded acceptance of FY25 Cares Up mental‑health grant to Full Board (voice vote 12‑0, 3 absent)
• Motioned to table MedPro Disposal service agreement until RFP complete (motion by Terminelli, seconded by Denesha and Webster)

Full Board

The Board of Legislators will discuss updating a lease for mineral rights exploration and several emergency services budget modifications. The meeting includes votes on cybersecurity contracts for the Board of Elections and various public safety agreements.

• Local Law E to extend a lease to Empire State Mines, LLC for county-owned mineral rights
• Contract with NETXNY Network Experts of New York, Inc. for $41,998 for Board of Elections cybersecurity
• Lease agreement with Adirondack Communication Sites, LLC for an emergency services tower at 0 Big Tupper Road for $19,669.08 annually
• Contract with Northern Tier Contracting for window replacement at the Court House, Surrogate Building, and former County Jail
• Budget modification for the Highway Department to address Tropical Storm Debby damages

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on several contract authorizations and budget modifications, primarily for the Highway Department, including trail construction and storm‑damage repairs. It will also consider contracts and budget changes for the Solid Waste Department, County Attorney, and Treasurer's Office, and receive updates on the ARPA program and other agency reports. An executive session will follow for litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments.

• Authorize Inter‑Municipal Agreement with Jefferson‑Lewis‑Hamilton‑Herkimer‑Oneida BOCES for drug and alcohol testing services.
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for environmental services to prepare Appendix A for the new trail segment in the Towns of Edwards and Pitcairn.
• Modify the 2025 Highway Department budget for Tropical Storm damages.
• Authorize contract with Odin Environmental for environmental investigation on property owned by Myron H. Lavigne and Nancy C. Lavigne.
• Modify the 2024 Treasurer's Office budget for additional Tribal State Compact funds.

The committee voted to forward several highway, solid waste, and budget resolutions to the full Board of Legislators, each passing by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one absent. Approvals included an inter‑municipal drug testing agreement, contracts for trail and storm‑damage services, a solid‑waste insurance policy, and budget modifications for the Highway, Solid Waste, Treasurer's Office, and Social Services departments. The committee also approved the agenda, minutes, and motions to enter executive and open sessions.

• Approved agenda (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved March 24 minutes (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward inter‑municipal drug testing agreement to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward contract for trail environmental services to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward budget modification for Highway Department storm damages to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward solid‑waste insurance policy and budget modification to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward contract with Odin Environmental for property investigation to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized chair to forward budget modification for Treasurer's Office tribal compact funds to full board (voice vote, 14 yes, 1 absent)

Services Committee

The Services Committee will discuss modifying the 2025 Community Services budget for Citizen Advocates Inc. and authorize several contracts for public health and traffic safety. The body will also consider a proclamation for Older Americans Month.

• Budget modification for Citizen Advocates Inc. Comprehensive County-Wide Crisis Intervention Services
• Authorization to sign the STOP-DWI 2025 Plan for the NYS Governor's Traffic Safety Committee
• Authorization of media contracts for Harm Reduction Campaigns
• Authorization of a NYS Department of Health Data Use Agreement
• Revocable permit with SUNY Potsdam for a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Workshop

The Services Committee unanimously approved the agenda and the March 17, 2025 minutes. It also voted to forward several resolutions to the full board, including a budget modification for Community Services, the STOP-DWI 2025 traffic safety plan, a proclamation of May as Older Americans Month, and authorizations for public‑health media contracts, a data‑use agreement, and a SUNY Potsdam workshop permit. All votes were voice votes with fifteen yes votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded budget modification for Community Services to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded STOP-DWI 2025 Plan to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded proclamation of May as Older Americans Month to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded authorization for Harm Reduction media contracts to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded authorization for NY State Dept of Health Data Use Agreement to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)
• Forwarded authorization for SUNY Potsdam workshop permit to full board (unanimous voice vote, 15 yes)

Operations Committee

The St. Lawrence County Operations Committee approved contracts and budget modifications for the Board of Elections, Emergency Services, and the Sheriff's Office. The body also authorized a contract with New York State for a $50,000 lifeguard grant program.

• Authorize contract with NETXNY for Board of Elections cybersecurity ($41,998)
• Authorize lease with Adirondack Communication Sites for emergency tower ($19,669.08)
• Authorize contract with NY State for SWIMS Lifeguard Grant Program ($50,000)
• Modify 2025 budget for Sheriff's Office interest on Howard G. Buffett Foundation Grant ($91,005.91)
• Approve bad debt write off for Probation Department ($3,243)

The Operations Committee authorized the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Agreement for St. Lawrence County to join the Tri-County Special Response Team with Clinton, Franklin, and Essex counties. It also approved several budget modifications, contracts, and a bad‑debt write‑off, all forwarded to the full Board. All actions were adopted by voice vote.

• Authorized contract with NETXNY Network Experts for election cybersecurity (15-0)
• Modified Emergency Services budget for master radio site sharing (15-0)
• Authorized lease with Adirondack Communication Sites for emergency tower (14-1)
• Authorized contract with NY State for SWIMS Lifeguard Grant (15-0)
• Approved Bad Debt Write‑Off for Probation Department (14-0, 1 absent)
• Modified Sheriff’s Office budget for Howard G. Buffett Grant interest (14-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized memorandum to join Tri‑County Special Response Team (15-0)
• Authorized memorandum to enhance the County Threat Advisory Committee (14-0, 1 absent)

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board is deciding on several budget modifications and contract authorizations. Key discussions include the arming of probation officers and a restructuring of indigent defense services, including a new satellite office in Ogdensburg.

• Proposal to arm probation officers, acquire equipment/training, and modify the 2025 budget
• Restructuring of indigent defense, including a lease amendment with Lot 21, Inc. for an Ogdensburg office
• Public hearing date for Local Law E to extend a lease to Empire State Mines, LLC for mineral rights
• Adoption of Local Law D amending the Sanitary Code of the Public Health Department
• Contract with C&S Engineers, Inc. for an interoperability tower project in Potsdam

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It then adopted four resolutions: proclaiming April 2025 as Fair Housing Month, designating April 22, 2025 as Earth Day in the county, declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and proclaiming April 2025 as National County Government Month. Each resolution passed by voice vote with fourteen yes votes and one absent member.

• Approved agenda (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 104-2025 Fair Housing Month (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 105-2025 Earth Day proclamation (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 106-2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution 107-2025 National County Government Month (voice vote 14 yes, 1 absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is discussing a local law to allow leases of county-owned mineral rights for up to 40 years. The body is also reviewing contracts for audits, indirect cost reports, and fuel services.

• Proposed Local Law E to extend mineral rights leases to Empire State Mines, LLC for up to 40 years
• Contract with Venesky & Co. for Indirect Cost Allocation Reports at $14,000 per year (FY 2024-2026)
• Application for demolition funds for 18 S Main Street, Hammond via St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency
• Contract extension with NYS Department of Transportation for Snow and Ice Control
• Discussion on consolidating the Office of the Conflict Defender into the Public Defender's Office

The Finance Committee forwarded several resolutions to the full Board, including a five‑year extension of the New York State Department of Transportation snow and ice control agreement and a contract for highway fuel services to the Village of Canton. All motions passed by voice vote with thirteen yes votes and two members absent. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Forwarded resolution for public hearing on Local Law E (lease extension to Empire State Mines) – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing Chair to sign application to River Valley Redevelopment Agency program – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing contract with Venesky & Co. for indirect cost allocation report – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing extension of audit contract with Drescher & Malecki, LLP – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing contract for Department of Highways fuel services to Village of Canton – approved
• Rescinded Resolution No. 296-2024 and authorized five‑year extension of NYS DOT snow and ice control agreement – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing agreement for security services at Harold B. Smith Building – approved
• Forwarded resolution authorizing application to Empire State Development County Infrastructure Grant – approved

Services Committee

The committee will consider budget modifications for mental health grants and the creation of two case manager positions. Members will also review contracts for preschool special education and a lease for social services space in Gouverneur.

• Creation and filling of two case manager positions for the NYS Office of Mental Health Court Navigator Program
• Lease agreement with Patti Farley-Spilman for space at 99 West Main Street, Village of Gouverneur
• Contract extension with First Student, Inc. for Preschool Special Education Transportation Services
• Contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. for the 2024 Consolidated Fiscal Report
• Budget modifications for a Workforce Grant and the Shelter Arrears Eviction Forestallment Program

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider a resolution to authorize the chair to sign a contract extension for the FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant with the New York State Office of Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Services. It will also vote on budget modifications for the transit program, the probation department, and the sheriff’s office, as well as a resolution to arm probation officers. Additional items include accepting a FY24 Operation Stonegarden grant and authorizing legal aid for New York State correction officers. The meeting will feature reports from multiple county boards and advisory groups.

• Authorize the Chair to sign a contract extension for the FY18 Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant with NY State Office of Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Services
• Authorize the Treasurer to modify the 2025 budget for the Transit Program through the Planning Office
• Accept recommendations to arm probation officers, acquire equipment and training, and modify the 2025 budget for the Probation Department
• Accept the FY24 Operation Stonegarden Program grant and modify the 2025 budget for the Sheriff’s Office
• Authorize the County Attorney to render legal aid to New York State correction officers on staffing and security issues

Full Board

The Board will consider three local laws regarding employee salaries, residency requirements for public officers, and the creation of a County Director of Human Resources. The meeting includes numerous budget modifications for county departments and several contract authorizations.

• Local Law A: Setting salaries for county employees
• Local Law C: Establishing the position of St. Lawrence County Director of Human Resources
• Proposed Local Law D: Amending the Sanitary Code of the Public Health Department
• Contract with Spectrum Enterprises for a new phone system at the Gouverneur DMV
• Cooperative agreement with Franklin County for the purchase of road salt

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing contracts for medical malpractice insurance and road maintenance. It will also modify the 2025 budget to incorporate grant funds for trail improvements and to purchase a paper cutter. Additional items include adopting local laws on employee salaries, officer residency, and creating a Director of Human Resources position.

• Authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Allied World Insurance for medical malpractice coverage for county-employed medical providers
• Authorize the Chair to sign a cooperative agreement with Franklin County for the purchase of road salt
• Authorize the Chair to sign roadside mowing contracts with six towns in St. Lawrence County
• Modify the 2025 budget to accept grant funds from the Industrial Development Agency for the Multi‑Use Trail System improvement
• Adopt Local Law A setting salaries for county employees

Operations Committee

The Operations Committee will consider several budget modifications and contract authorizations for county departments. Items include approving a contract with Spectrum Enterprises for a new phone system at the Gouverneur Department of Motor Vehicles, extending emergency communications contracts, and authorizing funding for various programs. The committee will also discuss updates on downstate revenue, probation officer arming, and opposition positions on state power rate changes and the walleye restocking program.

• Authorize contract with Spectrum Enterprises for installation of a new phone system at the Gouverneur DMV
• Authorize contract extension for the FY20 Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant with NY State Office of Homeland Security and Office of Emergency Services
• Authorize contract with RAVE Mobile Safety for an Emergency Alert Notification Program
• Authorize contract with Karole L. Houle-Marolf for cleaning services at Probation, DMV, Emergency Services, and Social Services locations at 21 Harrowgate Commons, Massena
• Modify 2025 budget for Planning Office to receive additional administration funding for the Septic System Replacement Program

Services Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions to modify 2025 budgets for the Office for the Aging, Public Health, Social Services, and the Youth Bureau. Members will also discuss grant acceptances and a proclamation for March 7, 2025. The meeting includes updates on community services clinics and eligibility programs.

• Budget modification for a new freezer and cooler unit at the Potsdam Nutrition Center
• Acceptance of Performance Incentive Achievement Award funds for Public Health
• Budget modification for Social Services using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Acceptance of National Youth Leadership Council grant for the Youth Bureau
• Proclamation of March 7, 2025 as 'Five Hour Free (From Social Media) Friday'

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will consider contracts for legal, engineering, and crisis intervention services, as well as budget modifications for various county departments. The meeting also includes resolutions to correct tax billing errors and set dates for public hearings on proposed local laws regarding employee salaries and residency requirements.

• Contract with Barton & Loguidice for Perrin Road and Silver Hill Road bridge replacements
• Contract with Citizen Advocates for county-wide crisis intervention services
• Contract with New Paradigm Psychological Services for probation counseling
• Setting dates for public hearings on proposed local laws for employee salaries and residency
• Correction of errors to 2025 town and county real property tax bills

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing budget modifications for sales tax distribution and highway projects. The body is also considering several new contracts for bridge engineering and wildlife control, as well as setting public hearing dates for three proposed local laws.

• Proposed $6.1 million budget modification to pave 38 additional miles of road
• Proposed $1.65 million budget modification to distribute additional sales tax to municipalities
• Engineering contracts with Barton & Loguidice for Perrin Road ($90,000) and Silver Hill Road ($79,300)
• Beaver control agreement with USDA APHIS WS not to exceed $9,000
• Proposed local laws regarding employee salaries, public officer residency, and a Director of Human Resources position

Services Committee

The Services Committee will vote to authorize the chair to sign a contract with Citizen Advocates, Inc. to provide comprehensive, 24‑hour crisis intervention and response services, funded with $150,000 from opioid settlement funds. The same vote will modify the 2025 Community Services budget to add the $150,000 appropriation and revenue. Additional agenda items include a $70,000 budget increase for a Locum Tenens staffing agency, a $4,500 contract for a Medicaid cost report, and a resolution urging the state health department to fix the Early Intervention Hub.

• Authorize chair to sign contract with Citizen Advocates, Inc. for county‑wide crisis services ($150,000 opioid settlement funding).
• Increase Community Services appropriations by $150,000 and revenue by $150,000 for Citizen Advocates contract.
• Modify 2025 budget for Locum Tenens Staffing Agency: increase appropriations $70,000 and revenue $70,000.
• Authorize chair to sign contract with Jack Venesky, CPA & Associates for SSHSP Medicaid Cost Report ($4,500 annually).
• Resolution urging NY State Department of Health to ensure functionality of the Early Intervention Hub.

Operations Committee

The St. Lawrence County Operations Committee is set to approve resolutions for a one-year extension of a $1.6 million emergency communications grant and to authorize payments for broadband expansion and probation counseling services. The meeting also includes a resolution urging the state legislature to amend and fund Persons In Need of Supervision legislation.

• Authorize $1.6M emergency communications grant extension
• Authorize $250K matching funds for Northern Border Regional Commission broadband
• Authorize contract with New Paradigm Psychological Services for probation counseling
• Authorize signing Federal Equitable Sharing Program Agreement
• Urges NY State Legislature to amend PINS reform legislation

Full Board

The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators meets to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and adopt rules of procedure. The body will also consider contracts for voter registration, indigent defense, and highway equipment, along with a resolution opposing a proposed utility rate increase.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule
• Contract with NTS Data Services for voter registration
• Contract with St. Lawrence County Indigent Defenders for 2025-2028
• Resolution opposing Liberty Utilities gas and propane rate increase