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Key items include software renewals for behavioral health and early intervention programs, as well as funding for children's accessibility and nicotine prevention.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3654,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "County approves $5 million cybersecurity insurance contract with Tokio Marine HCC", "summary": "The Operations Committee will vote to authorize the Chair to sign a contract with Tokio Marine HCC for $5 million cybersecurity insurance coverage. It will also consider authorizing the Chair to sign an application for NYS HOME funding and a $766,959 contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services. Additionally, the committee will approve budget adjustments for liability and casualty reserves.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3633,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Board to authorize a procurement agent for a mobile morgue unit", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board will consider a series of resolutions, including several budget modifications and contract authorizations. A key item is the authorization of U.S. Logistics Group, Inc. as the procurement agent to acquire a mobile morgue unit. Other actions involve budget changes for the Office for the Aging, Social Services, Sheriff’s Office, and infrastructure projects.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3610,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "County to settle court case for $400,000 and adjust attorney budget", "summary": "The Finance Committee will vote on authorizing a $400,000 settlement of a federal court case and the related budget amendment for the County Attorney’s Office. It will also consider contracts for underground tank cleanup in Fine and Potsdam, and several staffing changes in the Real Property Tax Office. Additional items include a highway engineering contract and a correction of a tax bill for the U.S. Postal Service.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3551,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to approve relocations, renovations, and budget changes for several county offices", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Services Committee will vote on authorizing the Office for the Aging, the Youth Bureau, and the Social Services department to relocate, renovate, and furnish space in the Human Services Center, each with a corresponding 2026 budget modification. The committee will also consider a contract amendment for the Public Health Department’s early‑intervention service rates and the designation of a procurement agent for a mobile morgue unit. Additional items include a proclamation of July 2026 as American Patriots Month and a presentation of 2025 unaudited financial results.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3515,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3555,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "Sheriff authorized to develop firearms training range in Canton", "summary": "The Operations Committee will consider several resolutions, including budget modifications for the Sheriff's Office overtime and grants, and authorizing a firearms training range on county property in Canton. Also on the agenda are a resolution calling on New York State to modify the My Housing portal for rural communities, a Planning Office budget change for transit equipment sale, and a Human Resources item adjusting the clinic manager's workday at the Correctional Facility.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3517,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3553,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Board to vote on GPS tracking for all county vehicles", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will vote on a resolution to install GPS equipment and forward-facing cameras in all county vehicles, with policies to be developed by the County Administrator. Other actions include budget modifications for IT equipment, opioid treatment programs, and courthouse improvements, as well as contracts for mosquito adulticide application and asbestos abatement at the Surrogate Building. Several resolutions urge state action on EMS funding, rising mandated costs, and housing-linked water infrastructure.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3464,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee approves mortgage tax distribution and courthouse project budget adjustments", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Finance Committee approved the distribution of $614,711.71 in mortgage tax revenue to local municipalities and authorized a $142,000 budget modification for the Courthouse Building Improvement Project. The committee also authorized a contract for a Spill Prevention Control Plan update.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3409,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3454,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "General", "headline": "Board authorizes $511,305 contract for indigent legal services funding", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators will adopt a resolution proclaiming May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It will also authorize the chair to sign a three‑year contract with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services providing $511,305 in funding. Additionally, the board will appoint a replacement to the vacated District 8 seat, effective May 11, 2026. A swearing‑in ceremony for Judge Storie is also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3400,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3412,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "Board to approve $50,000 IT purchase and add 132 acres to Agricultural District 1", "summary": "The Operations Committee will vote on a budget amendment to spend $8,000 on audiovisual equipment and $42,000 on a network core switch for the IT department. It will also consider a resolution adding four parcels totaling 132 acres to Agricultural District 1. Additional resolutions request state action on EMS funding, volunteer fire‑fighter stipends, and the salary cap for retired public employees.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3382,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3499,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Services Committee", "headline": "Services Committee to review public health staffing and mosquito control contract", "summary": "The committee is considering budget modifications for opioid treatment programs and a contract for aerial mosquito adulticide application. They will also discuss restructuring a Public Health Department position and the budget impact of emergency preparedness equipment.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3379,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3498,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "General", "headline": "Public hearing on new 3% room occupancy tax for hotels and short-term rentals", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators holds a public hearing on Local Law B for 2026, which would impose a 3% tax on the rent for every occupancy of a hotel, motel, short-term rental, or similar lodging within the county. The law also replaces all prior hotel/motel occupancy tax local laws and opts the county out of the New York State short-term rental registry. The tax would be administered and collected by the County Treasurer.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3367,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Board authorizes multiple contracts, budget changes, and health awareness resolutions", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on several contract authorizations, including transit contracts with local universities, emergency communications grants, and internet services. It will also modify the 2026 budget for the Planning Office transit vehicle replacement and for various health and social service programs. Additionally, the Board will adopt resolutions recognizing May as Women’s Health Month, Older Americans Month, and Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and June as Men’s Health Month.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3372,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3457,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee considers bridge contracts and new room occupancy tax", "summary": "The Finance Committee is reviewing several construction and engineering contracts for county bridges and highway facilities. The body is also discussing a new local law regarding room occupancy taxes and the separation of Highway and Solid Waste departments.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3311,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3542,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Services Committee", "headline": "Board authorizes $404,484 budget increase for public health infrastructure program", "summary": "The Services Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a $404,484 budget modification for the Public Health Department’s Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure program. It will also approve a $14,559 increase for opioid medication funding in the county jail, and authorize a contract extension with First Student, Inc. for preschool special‑education transportation. Additional items include a participation agreement for United Behavioral Health and the proclamation of May as Older Americans Month.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3287,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3312,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "County modifies 2026 budget to fund new transit buses and a library shelter", "summary": "The Operations Committee will vote on several resolutions, including a budget modification to fund replacement of up to eight 16‑passenger buses and a bus shelter at the Massena Public Library. It will also authorize contracts for college shuttle service, emergency communications grants, and countywide internet service, and approve a bad‑debt write‑off for the Probation Department.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3271,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3428,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Board to approve multiple contracts and budget changes, including emergency services grant", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board will consider a series of authorizations to sign contracts for emergency communications, pharmacy benefit management, and highway projects. It will also modify the 2026 budget for community services, public health, and the Department of Highways. Several infrastructure contracts for bridges on County Routes 22, 34, and 21 are slated for approval. Additional resolutions will proclaim various awareness months and request state funding for child care assistance.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3255,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3450,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "County to approve $97.6M opioid settlement with six drug distributors", "summary": "The Finance Committee will vote on authorizing the chair to sign a settlement agreement with Associated Pharmacies, Inc., J.M. Smith Corporation, Louisiana Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., Morris and Dickson Co., North Carolina Mutual Wholesale Drug Company, Inc., and United Natural Foods, Inc., which would provide a $97,625,000 cash payment for the opioid crisis. The committee will also set a date for a public hearing on a proposed Local Law B to replace the hotel and motel occupancy tax and opt out of the New York State short‑term rental registry. Additional resolutions include several highway construction and inspection contracts, a solid‑waste engineering services contract, and lease and HVAC service agreements for county facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3225,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3321,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "Full Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3302,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-23", "body": "Services Committee", "headline": "Committee to approve budget modifications for mental health, public health, and youth programs.", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Services Committee will meet to approve budget modifications for Community Services and Public Health, including funding for crisis response, housing, and emergency preparedness. The committee will also authorize contract amendments for youth sports and consider recognizing April as National Stress Awareness Month.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3170,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3279,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-09", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "County considers $689,655 grant for emergency communications network", "summary": "The Operations Committee is reviewing a state grant for emergency services and a three-year pharmacy benefit contract. The body will also discuss the arming of probation officers and new transit equipment.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3146,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Board authorizes one‑year Motorola CAD/RMS contract for sheriff and local agencies", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign a one‑year contract with Motorola Solutions for computer‑aided dispatch and records‑management system maintenance covering the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, and participating local law‑enforcement agencies from April 1 2026 to March 31 2027. Other items include budget modifications for the District Attorney’s Office, a contract for a multi‑function device lease with Toshiba, and several proclamations and public‑health resolutions.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3136,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3256,plainText=false)", "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "body": "Full Board", "headline": "Public hearing on proposed 2026 salaries for County Coroner and Public Defender", "summary": "The St. Lawrence County Board of Legislators is holding a public hearing to discuss Proposed Local Law A for 2026. This law proposes setting specific annual salaries for two county positions.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3133,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee will approve a $130,000 WIOA fund transfer to adult accounts.", "summary": "The committee will vote on a resolution to modify the PY25 WIOA budget, moving $130,000 from dislocated worker accounts to adult training tuition fees. It will also consider authorizing a three‑year contract with M.I.S. of America for heating and cooling water system treatment at a total cost of $49,525. Additional contracts include a 24‑month refuse‑service agreement for Harrowgate Commons in Massena at $128 per month and a budget modification for the County Administrator’s Employee Assistance Program that reallocates $1,500 and adds $3,000 in appropriations with matching $1,500 revenue. The committee will adopt a resolution supporting Senate Bill S.8454 and Assembly Bill A.9074 to waive residency requirements for the county public health director and director of community services.", "agenda_url": "https://stlawrencecony.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3091,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://stlawrencecony.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "body": "Operations Committee", "headline": "County considers $1.3M budget increase for new buses and transit equipment", "summary": "The Operations Committee is reviewing several budget modifications and contracts, including funding for the transit program and public safety software. 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