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Sullivan CountyNY averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$234,800 Municipal budget
Total revenue$289.0M (FY2023)
Total spending$279.7M (FY2023)
Taxes$160.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$168.1M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$3,505 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Economic Development Committee
Economic Development Committee meets to review monthly reports and adjourn
The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee will convene to receive and discuss monthly reports from its divisions and partners, including workforce development, the Partnership for Economic Development, SCVA, the IDA, and the Chamber of Commerce. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is procedural.
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Government Center
📹 From the video · 39m
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Thank you. All right. Division of Community Resources, Commissioner Quigley. Good morning. Just a quick update. This past Tuesday, we held a job fair, a closed job fair for the staff at the ACC. We had 10 businesses. Thank you, Amanda, for being there. And about 42 of the staff came and spoke. We've also had some phone calls direct to the Center for Workforce Development. We are looking at a second job fair because I had more businesses than we could fit in the room. And so I'm working with Michelle on that. I want to just take a moment and I want to thank Michelle directly for all of the help she has given me as we pull this together, as well as the CWD staff. I was actually going to. So I pulled my mic to me because I think for me and Josh both, you guys set that up so fast for us and got as many businesses as you could in there. And it went great. And the staff were very happy about it. So thank you to you and your CWD staff. Good. I'm glad you got good feedback. I also want to say thank you. Like, it was absolutely incredible. It was so nice to see, like, Josh and Michelle and you, Laura, there. And everybody, like, was seamless. It was so professional. And given the circumstances, right, like, it was, everyone was just so kind and really there for the staff. The staff were amazing. Even the food services. I mean, they provided us. They popped up. I heard you got pizza after I left. Pizza. Yeah. I know. I was. I think we were all surprised. And not only did they come up w …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Economic Development Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joe Perrello
Government Center
9:30 AM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Division of Community Resources
Workforce Development Monthly Report
September 2026
ID-8631
2026 Economic Dev September Report
Attachments:
2.
Partnership for Economic Development
ID-8639
CED Report September 2026
Attachments:
3.
SCVA
ID-8640
EDC Report (Sept)
Attachments:
4.
IDA September Monthly Report
ID-8641
IDA Activity Report August 2026
Attachments:
5.
Chamber of Commerce
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
Adjourn
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee
Sullivan County public safety committee meets Sept. 3, 2026
The Sullivan County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee is holding a regular meeting with reports from the Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E-911/EMS, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Coroner. The agenda includes a discussion period and public comment, but no specific resolutions or action items are listed. This appears to be a routine oversight meeting rather than one with major decisions.
- Reports from Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E-911/EMS, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Coroner
- Discussion and public comment periods scheduled
- No resolutions or specific action items listed on the agenda
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Government Center
📹 From the video · 49m
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Thank you. We are on 1018. You're calling the meeting to order? I'll stop right after this. Okay, you ready? Yep. Okay. I'll come together. Morning. Calling to order the public safety committee meeting. Roll call. Good. Roll call. Louie Alvarez. Here. Nick Salmoni. Or the Marrier. Brian McPhillips. Here. Matt McPhillips. Here. Joe Perillo. Okay. We got four. Our division of public safety. Ryan. Good morning. Good morning, everybody. Morning. Thanks. I don't have too much to update on, but I will touch on some grants that we're expecting and that we're still waiting on. The Homeland Security, the SHSP, we're waiting on the state 's approval, so we should be getting that soon. In regards to the body cam grant that we applied for many months ago, as of yesterday, it's still in pending status. Because of that, we're unable to apply for additional grants or additional funding for those, so that's kind of in limbo until we can resolve that . We'll be... Yeah. Sorry. Absolutely. Apologize. We are going to be expanding our health and wellness program within the Division of Public Safety, taking our part-time position to full-time, as we just got funding for that, so that's exciting. And we're just continuing our efforts for our team awareness kit that we've been pushing out to the county. We just recently got our search and rescue team trained up on that this week, so that's expanding, and hopefully it will be expanding further into the county. health for the nurses. Other than that, …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Government Center
10:00 AM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Division of Public Safety
2.
Bureau of Fire
ID-8620
Public Safety Meeting 9-3-26
Attachments:
3.
E-911/EMS
4.
ID-8646
5.
Sheriff
6.
District Attorney
7.
County Coroner
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
Adjourn
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Planning and Community Resources Committee
County committee to vote on adding farmland to agricultural districts and adopting hazard plan
The Sullivan County Planning and Community Resources Committee is meeting to discuss monthly reports from the Planning Division and Division of Community Resources, and to vote on three resolutions. These include issuing a negative declaration for adding parcels to certified agricultural districts, including viable agricultural land in an existing district, and adopting the 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no public hearings or major contracts listed.
- Negative Declaration under SEQRA for adding parcels to Certified Agricultural Districts
- Resolution to include viable Agricultural Land in an existing Certified Agricultural District
- Adoption of 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan (available on MitigateNY platform)
- Monthly reports from Planning Division and Division of Community Resources
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Government Center
📹 From the video · 35m
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On air. Okay. 12.05. All right. I'm going to call to order the Planning and Community Resources Committee. Let's do the pledge. Open a little bit. Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all. Roll call, please. Matt McPhillips. Here. Joe Perillo. Here. Luis Alvarez. Brian McPhillips. Present. Catherine Scott. Also present. Okay. I'm going to start with Heather. Good afternoon. I knew that was coming. All right. Knew that was coming, Mr. Perillo. We got good stuff, Joe. We got to talk about. Anyway. Okay. So we continue on. 239 reviews have slowed down for the summer. That's pretty typical. During the summer months, we don't see as much of the activity of new projects coming in. It starts to pick up in the fall, winter, spring. Or the construction. Exactly. For the, to be constructed or under construction for the summer. So we expect that that will pick up. Talking about 239 reviews. Yes, sir. I get a lot of them. I look. Yes, you do. Is there a way that we can assist this buffing zone? They do these clear cut lots. They take everything away from the road. And, you know, if you go to Bloomfield, New Jersey and, you know, I used to live there and all different places. They would have these industrial parks. You wouldn't even know what's in a neighborhood because they have nice buffers. Yeah. You go to your pool. But these, these communities, boom, clear cu …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Planning and Community Resources
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Matt McPhillips
Vice Chair Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Government Center
11:00 AM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Planning Division
ID-8628
August 2026
July 26 AG report
Attachments:
2.
Division of Community Resources
Monthly Report
September 2026
ID-8632
2026 P and CR September Report
Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
To issue a Negative Declaration pursuant to the New York State
Environmental Quality Review Act regarding the addition of parcels of real
property to existing Certified Agricultural Districts within Sullivan County
ID-8624
AD EAF Short Form 08.21.2026
Attachments:
2.
To include viable Agricultural Land in an existing Certified Agricultural
District within Sullivan County.
ID-8625
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Planning and Community
Resources Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
September 3, 2026
3.
To adopt the 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan, available on the
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ID-8629
Adjourn
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Thu Sep 3, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Government Services Committee
Committee to amend resolution extending performance period to March 2027
The Sullivan County Government Services Committee is meeting to receive reports from several departments, including Purchasing & Central Services, Board of Elections, County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. The committee will also discuss amending Resolution No. 407-25 to reflect a new performance period through March 31, 2027. Public comment is scheduled.
- Amend Resolution No. 407-25, extending performance period to March 31, 2027
- Reports from Purchasing & Central Services, Board of Elections, County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, Cornell Cooperative Extension
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Government Center
📹 From the video · 36m
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Yeah. Good morning, everybody. Good morning. Welcome to government services, and can we stand for the pledge? States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Roll call. Nick Salamone. Yeah. Terry Blasio-Bernardo. Here. Brian McPhillips. Here. Matt McPhillips. Present. Catherine Scott. Present. Okay, we're going to go first to the county clerk. I know we have another meeting coming up. Yes, good morning. We have the state DMV commissioner coming down to meet with us about our office. So we'll have a lot to talk about with the gentleman. So the month of August, we collected $775,000 in mortgage tax, $452,000 in transfer tax. We've increased our storage by adding shelves. We've added shelves to our storage capacity, so we currently, just to give you an idea, we have 15,000 approximately boxes of records that we oversee, which equates to about 50 million pages of records, so that's a number. We also have been awarded another grant in the amount of $69,000. This is our third or fourth grant we successfully have been awarded, so that's really good. This is for the preservation of our older maps. By digitizing them, we help further. It's better to handle these fragile records. They keep getting worse and worse every time we pick them up and touch them, so it's to help preserve them, and also it helps us increase revenue because people can go online and pay a fee to see them. Approximately 4,000 maps we …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Government Services Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Vice Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Government Center
9:00 AM
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Purchasing & Central Services
ID-8623
Sept 2026
Attachments:
2.
Board of Elections
ID-8638
3.
County Clerk
4.
SUNY Sullivan
5.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
Amend Resolution No 407-25, reflecting new performance period through
March 31, 2027.
ID-8622
Adjourn
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Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Executive Committee
County to vote on increasing Flow Control Ordinance penalties
The Sullivan County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a local law that would increase civil penalties for violations of the Flow Control Ordinance, along with several contracts and appointments. The agenda includes a proposed amendment to the county code, a home care services contract, a meal services agreement, and a lease for county space. Other items address 911 center seniority, opioid settlement spending, and new positions in the District Attorney's office.
- Local Law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 to increase civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations (ID-8526)
- Contract with Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc. for Personal Care and Home Health Aide Services (ID-8571)
- Agreement with Prime Riviera LLC d/b/a Brooklyn Kitchen for supplemental meals, up to $40,000/year (ID-8572)
- Lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for space at 93 Hight Street, Monticello (ID-8579)
- Adopt Partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan (ID-8590)
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✓ Decided: Executive Committee advances 21 resolutions to full Legislature
The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted unanimously to carry 21 resolutions to the full County Legislature, covering items from flow control penalties and home care contracts to opioid settlement spending and new DA office positions. The committee also heard an auditor presentation and public comments, and briefly recessed for legal advice. All votes were unanimous (9-0) except one abstention on the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments.
- Carried flow control ordinance penalty increase to Legislature (9-0)
- Carried contract with Always Compassionate Home Care for personal care services (9-0)
- Carried $40,000/yr meal agreement with Brooklyn Kitchen for older adults (9-0)
- Carried lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for 93 Hight Street (9-0)
- Carried 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan adoption (9-0)
- Carried creation of Paralegal and Crime Victim Services Advocate in DA's office (9-0)
- Carried Adult Care Center retention incentive program, amended (9-0)
- Carried Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments (8-0-1 abstention)
Government Center
📹 From the video · 2h 18m
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At this time I'm opening up the executive committee meeting . It is 9 20. I will dispense with the pledge to the flag Roll call, please. Nadia Reich here Louis Alvarez Matt McPhilip here Brian McPhilip here Nick Solomon. Yeah, Catherine Scott present Joe Pirillo Amanda Ward present Terry Blasio Bernardo here Thank you You want to do the growing older? Yeah, we're gonna we have a proclamation today. I'm just gonna come down. I Don't think it's for you Just special We're live streaming on Facebook, we're live streaming on Facebook So this morning we have a proclamation for an organization in our community that helps seniors age in place Which you know seniors have a soft spot in my heart Whereas growing older together is a volunteer powered nonprofit serving Western Sullivan County and neighboring regions and whereas Growing older together has built a strong system of neighborly support Filling a crucial gap in services to our more vulnerable citizens And whereas in the past decade growing older together has evolved into a service organization serving hundreds of older adults and consisting of a dedicated core of over a hundred and forty volunteers who donate thousands of hours a year and Whereas growing older together addresses practical needs social isolation and other challenges facing our senior citizens via volunteers driving to appointments picking up groceries assisting with paperwork cleaning yards making repairs and simply providing a friendly face and a supportive han …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Executive Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center
9:00 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Auditors - Drescher & Malecki LLP
2 Growing Older Together
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
Enact a proposed Local Law entitled “A Local Law to Amend Local Law 1 of
1992 to Increase Civil Penalties for Violations of Chapter 171, Section 6,
Sub-Part B of the County Code, commonly referred to as the ‘Flow Control
Ordinance’” ..end
ID-8526
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 1 OF 1992
Attachments:
2.
To amend Resolution No. 165-26 and authorize award and execution of a
contract with Always Compassionate Home Care, Inc. for Personal Care and
Home Health Aide Services.
ID-8571
Sponsors:
Office for the Aging and Deoul
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Executive Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
August 20, 2026
3.
Authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Prime Riviera
LLC d/b/a Brooklyn Kitchen to provide supplemental meals for eligible older
adults served by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging pursuant to RFP
No. R-26-23, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 per year.
ID-8572
Sponsors:
Of …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
9:00 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Executive Committee Meeting to order at 9:20am.
Roll Call
Nadia Rajsz, Luis Alvarez, Matt McPhillips, Brian McPhillips, Nicholas
Salomone Jr., Catherine Scott, Joseph Perrello, Amanda Ward and Terry
Blosser-Bernardo
Present:
Comments:
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Laura Quigley, Ed
McAndrew, Kathleen Lara, Shannan Armbrust, Anna Novello, Lu Andersen, Heather Brown, Laura
Quigley
Ken Walter, Mark McCarthy, Lise Kennedy, Lou Setren, Star Hesse, Josie Omar, Martha Scoppa, Jerry
Stevens, Matt from the Democrat, Patrick from the River Reporter and Kim from WJFF
Reports:
1. Growing Older Together
Growing Old Together Proclamation
ID-8616
Attachments:
GOT Proclamation
Catherine Scott presented a Proclamation to Tommy Cambridge who then spoke.
2. Auditors - Drescher & Malecki LLP
Matthew J. Montalbo, CPA, Partner of Drescher & Malecki gave the attached presentation.
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Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
August 20, 2026
Auditor …
🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8526 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8571 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8572 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8573 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8579 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8581 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8585 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8587 — carried at Committee
8 yea · 1 abstain
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips abstain · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8593 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8592 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8589 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8590 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8595 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8596 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8597 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8598 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8608 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8609 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8610 — carried at Committee as Amended
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8611 — carried at Committee
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM
County Legislature
County Legislature to adopt 2026-2027 community college budget
The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on adopting the 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget and consider several resolutions, including contract modifications, grant applications, and fee changes. The agenda includes items on workforce development, public safety, infrastructure, and solid waste management.
- Adopt 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (ID-8521)
- Modify agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for $98,950 for O&W Rail Trail engineering (ID-8545)
- Authorize stipend for District Attorney Office employees for discovery reform programs (ID-8546)
- Amend Solid Waste Management Rules to delay price increase to January 1, 2027 (ID-8560)
- Authorize security fencing at Sullivan County International Airport with Ketcham Fencing, Inc. (ID-8559)
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✓ Decided: County Legislature adopts 2026-27 community college budget and 41 other resolutions
The Sullivan County Legislature met on August 20, 2026, and unanimously adopted 42 resolutions, including the 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (9-0). Other actions included modifying agreements for workforce development, authorizing grants and contracts for fire services, rail trail engineering, airport fencing, and solid waste management, and enacting a local law to increase civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations. All votes were 9-0 except one abstention on the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board appointments.
- Adopted 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget (9-0)
- Modified Workforce Development Board agreement for One Stop Operator services (9-0)
- Authorized DASNY SAM funding application for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams (9-0)
- Authorized $98,950 additional for O&W Rail Trail engineering (9-0)
- Enacted local law increasing civil penalties for Flow Control Ordinance violations (9-0)
- Authorized lease agreement with Squares of Liberty LLC for space at 93 High Street, Monticello (9-0)
- Adopted Partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan (9-0)
- Appointed Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board members (8-0-1 abstention)
Government Center
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12 10. I just haven't had enough. We are rolling. We are live. Okay. Welcome back. At this time, I am opening up the full board meeting of August 20th. What time is it? 12 10. Oh, good afternoon. Please rise for the pledge. Thank you. Roll call, please. Nadia Reich. Here. Louie Alvarez. Here. Matt McPhillips. Here. Brian McPhillips. Here. Nick Salamone. Here. Kat Scott. Here. Joe Perillo. Here. Amanda. Here. Terry Blaser-Bernardo. Here. Okay. Communications, please. Records destruction notification. In accordance with LGS 01 filed by the following departments. Community services dated June 24th. DSS CPS, APS, and HEAP dated June 26th. Public health dated June 29th. DSS foster care dated July 15th. Board of elections dated July 22nd. Adult care center dated July 24th. DSS temporary assistance, SNAP, and Medicare units dated July 27th. DSS accounting, special investigations, and contracts, pardon. dated July 27. DSS Preventive, dated July 22nd. Office for the Aging and Sullivan County Volunteers, dated August 5th. Sullivan County Board of Elections, dated August 4th and August 14th. Copy of Town of Rockland State of Emergency Declaration for July 29th, 2026 through August 2nd, 2026. In our final communications, a letter dated July 22nd from New York State DOT notifying the county of the State Route 17B COVID Replacement Project in the town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York. Thank you. Before I go into public comment, I want to reiterate that members of the public are welcome …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
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10:30 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Presentations - Regional Food Bank
Communications
Public Comment
Resolutions
1.
Adopt the 2026-2027 Sullivan County Community College Budget
ID-8521
2.
Resolution introduced by the Economic Development Committee to modify
the agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop
Operator services.
ID-8525
3.
Resolution introduced by the Economic Development Committee to accept
an authorize an agreement with the New York State Department of Labor
(NYSDOL) for the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities
Network (NYSCION) grant.
ID-8535
4.
To Authorize the Preparation and Submission of an application to the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for State and
Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) funding to support the Sullivan County
Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams
ID-8540
5.
To Amend Resolution 269-13 Regarding the Rate of Pay for the Emergency
Services Training Center Facilitator
ID-8541
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Meeting Agenda - Final
August 20, 2026
6.
Authorize modification o …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
10:30 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Full Board Meeting to order at 12:10pm
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Present:
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 20, 2026
Communications
COMMUNICATIONS
AUGUST 20, 2026
Records Destruction Notification in accordance with LGS-01 filed by the following departments:
1. Community Services dated June 24, 2026
2. DSS CPS/APS and HEAP dated June 26, 2026
3. Public Health dated June 29, 2026
4. DSS Foster Care dated July 15, 2026
5. Board of Elections dated July 22, 2026
6. Adult Care Center dated July 24, 2026
7. DSS TA/SNAP/MA Units dated July 27, 2026
8. DSS Accounting/Special Investigations and Contracts dated July 17, 2026
9. DSS Preventive dated July 22, 2026
10. Office for the Aging and Sulli …
🗳️ How they voted (42 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8521 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8525 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8535 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8540 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8541 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8545 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8546 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8558 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8559 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8560 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8563 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8564 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8566 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8567 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8568 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8570 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8574 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8575 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8576 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8577 — adopted
9 yea
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
Thu Aug 20, 2026 · 8:45 AM
County Legislature
Public hearing on SUNY Sullivan 2026-2027 budget
The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a public hearing on the SUNY Sullivan (SCCC) 2026-2027 operating budget, with a presentation by college president Dr. David Potash. The hearing includes public comment and a resolution to approve the budget.
- Public hearing on SCCC 2026-2027 budget (ID-8601)
- Resolution #588-25 approving 2026-2027 operating budget
- Presentation by Dr. David Potash, SUNY Sullivan president
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✓ Decided: Public hearing held on SUNY Sullivan 2026-2027 budget
The County Legislature held a public hearing on the SUNY Sullivan 2026-2027 budget. Dr. David Potash, President of SUNY Sullivan, presented the budget, and legislators made comments. One public comment was received from Ken Walter. The hearing was closed without any formal vote or decision on the budget.
- Public hearing on SCCC 2026-2027 budget opened and closed (no vote)
- Resolution #588-25 approving 2026-2027 operating budget noted as attachment
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um budget please rise for the pledge thank you roll call please okay the reading of the notice of the public hearing notice is hereby given that there has been duly presented and introduced at a meeting of the legislature of the county of sullivan new york held on july 21 2026 a tentative 2627 budget for the sull ivan county community college notice is further given that the legislature of the county of sull ivan will conduct a public hearing on the african tentative 2026 2027 budget for the sullivan county community college at the legislature's hearing room county government center monticello new york 12701 on august 20th 2026 at 8 45 a.m at which time all persons interested will be heard at this time we're going to have a presentation by dr david potash the president of suny sullivan welcome thank you and thank you to all the staff for coming thank you thank you thank you so much is there anybody left at the college yes we have lots of people left at the college um i this is an extraordinarily important budget and it's an important moment for the college uh so when we've talked about it all the work that's gone into it made sure everybody at the college knows about it knows how important our relationship our real dependence on you as the county leaders is and i invited folks and um we have a i just i'm super super fortunate to work with a really great team and i want to thank you all for coming yes i'm here regularly it's good to be here uh i'll try to keep this relatively …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center
8:45 AM
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Public Hearing SCCC 2026-2027 Budget
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Presentation: Dr. David Potash, President of SUNY Sullivan
SCCC 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing Notice
ID-8601
SCCC Adopted Resolution for 2026-2027 Budget
ID-8604
Resolution #588-25 Approval of the 2026-2027 Operating Budget
Attachments:
Public Comment
Closing of Public Hearing
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
8:45 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Public Hearing SCCC 2026-2027 Budget
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Public Hearing to order at 9:00am.
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Present:
Presentation: Dr. David Potash, President of SUNY Sullivan
Dr. David Potash, President of Sullivan County Community College gave a presentation on the budget.
Amanda Ward made a comment at this time.
Joseph Perrello made a comment at this time.
Nicholas Salomone made a comment at this time.
SCCC 2026-2027 Budget Public Hearing Notice
ID-8601
Chair Rajsz read the Public Hearing Notice.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 20, 2026
SCCC Adopted Resolution for 2026-2027 Budget
ID-8604
Attachments:
Resolution #588-25 Approval of the 2026-2027 Operating Budget
Public Comment
1. Ken Walter m …
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Public Works Committee
Committee to vote on airport fencing, road work, and solid waste fee delay
The Sullivan County Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss the Division of Public Works monthly report and vote on seven resolutions. These include contracts for pavement marking, airport security fencing, guide rail work, leachate disposal, and two FAA grant applications for airport apron rehabilitation. The committee will also consider delaying a solid waste fee increase to January 1, 2027.
- Modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc. for additional pavement marking on County Roads
- Agreement with Ketcham Fencing, Inc. for security fencing and gate operators at Sullivan County International Airport (B-25-51)
- Amendment to Solid Waste Management Rules to delay price increase to January 1, 2027
- Modification agreement with Phelps Guide Rail, Inc. for construction on County Road 56 in Fallsburg and Mamakating
- Amendment to leachate disposal contract with TAM Enterprises Inc. for 7/1/25-6/30/26
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✓ Decided: Committee advances 7 resolutions to full Legislature, all 7-0
The Public Works Committee voted unanimously (7-0) to recommend seven resolutions to the County Legislature for its August 20, 2026 meeting. These include agreements for pavement marking, airport fencing, solid waste fee changes, guide rail work, leachate disposal, and two FAA grant applications for airport apron rehabilitation. No resolutions were denied or tabled; all were carried to the full Legislature.
- Approved modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking for additional pavement marking (7-0)
- Approved agreement with Ketcham Fencing for airport security fencing and gate operators (7-0)
- Approved amendment to Solid Waste Management Rules delaying price increase to Jan 1, 2027 (7-0)
- Approved modification agreement with Phelps Guide Rail for County Road 56 work (7-0)
- Approved amendment to leachate disposal agreement with TAM Enterprises (7-0)
- Approved application for FAA ACIP Grant for airport apron rehabilitation (7-0)
- Approved second FAA ACIP Grant application for airport apron rehabilitation (7-0)
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on. Good morning, everybody. 1035. Welcome to Public Works. Roll call, please. Joe Perillo. Here. Brian McPhillips. Here. Louie Alvarez. Catherine Scott. Present. Matt McPhillips. Present. Nick Salamone. Present. Amanda Ward. Alright, you have a quorum. We have a quorum. Okay, we're going to write two reports, Mr. Ed. Hey, man. Good morning. That was a great show. That was. Where are we going to start today? Let's see. We haven't got our new salt prices in yet. We have to put in under New York State OGS in April of the year, but I have gotten from two counties, one over by Buffalo and one upstate that do their own salt bids. They've each got they've sent up four. They've each only gotten one bidder of salt to come back for them. Both of them are seeing an increase of between 50 and 60% on the cost of the salt. 50 and 60? Upstate it went to $125 a ton for regular salt and $150 for treated. It must be gold or oil. We're currently paying $80. As of right now, we're paying $80, but we'll find out what our salt price is going to be. I mean, a 50% increase for us means another half a million dollars. Right, but that would be their individual ask, right? That's not from state bid? That's not from state bid. They're the same contractors that are Well, I mean, but the bulk is probably going to bring that percentage down. I'm not going to guarantee that right now. Last year they had a lot of problem with supply from other people upstate that I talked to, other highway superintendents t …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
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10:30 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Division of Public Works
ID-8561
August Monthly Report
Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a modification
agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc., dba SPM, Inc., to complete
additional pavement marking installation on various County Roads
ID-8558
2.
To authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Ketcham
Fencing, Inc. to provide security fencing and gate operators at the Sullivan
County International Airport in accordance with proposal submitted in
response to B-25-51
ID-8559
ID 8559 B-25-51 Security Fence
Attachments:
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Meeting Agenda - Final
August 13, 2026
3.
Resolution to authorize amendments to Section 620.1 of the Sullivan County
Solid Waste Management Rules that will change the price increase to the
later date of January 1, 2027
ID-8560
ID 8560 Solid Waste fees
Attachments:
4.
Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a modification
agreement with Phelps Guide Rail, Inc., to provide additional …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
10:30 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Joseph Perrello called the Public Works Committee Meeting to order at 10:35am.
Roll Call
Joseph Perrello, Brian McPhillips, Matt McPhillips, Nicholas Salomone
Jr. and Catherine Scott
Present:
Amanda Ward and Luis Alvarez
Arrived Late:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Sharon Jankiewicz, Robert Freehill, Ed McAndrew, Mark
Witkowski, Ryan Brown, Roman DiCio, Cathi Paci, Jessie Moore
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Dorothy Sanchez, Wendy Brown, Chris Lesser, Judy Balaban, Patrick from
River Reporter and Matt from the Democrat
Reports:
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Public Works Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
August 13, 2026
1.
Division of Public Works
ID-8561
Attachments:
August Monthly Report
Commissioner Ed McAndrew gave an update on the Division of Public Works.
At this point, Luis Alvarez joined the meeting at 10:37am.
Deputy Commissioner Mark Witkowski gave an update on Solid Waste and Operations.
At this point, Amanda Ward joined the meeting at 10:46am.
Deputy Commissioner Ryan Brown gave an update on buildings & facilities.
Bridge Engineer Roman DiCio g …
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8558 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8559 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8567 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8560 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8564 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8566 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8568 — carried at Committee
7 yea
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Health & Human Services
County to authorize health system access and CHE contract
The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee is meeting to receive a monthly report from Social Services, Community Services, and the Care Center, and to consider two resolutions. The first would authorize the County Manager to execute agreements for access to State and Federal Public Health Systems. The second would authorize a contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services.
- Monthly report for August 2026 from Social Services, Community Services, and Care Center
- Resolution to authorize County Manager to execute agreements for State and Federal Public Health Systems access
- Resolution to authorize contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services
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✓ Decided: Committee advances two resolutions to full Legislature
The Health and Human Services Committee voted 4-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: one authorizing the County Manager to execute agreements for access to State and Federal Public Health Systems, and another authorizing a contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included monthly reports from Social Services and Public Health, public comments, and discussion of upcoming events.
- Advanced resolution to authorize County Manager to execute agreements for State/Federal Public Health Systems access (4-0)
- Advanced resolution to authorize contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services (4-0)
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Health & Human Services
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Catherine Scott
Vice Chair Amanda Ward
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Government Center
11:30 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Social Services, Community Services and Care Center
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8569
2026-08 HHS Monthly Report
Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
To authorize the County Manager to execute agreements required for access
to State and Federal Public Health Systems.
ID-8563
2.
Authorize contract with CHE Senior Psychological Services
ID-8578
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Health & Human Services
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Catherine Scott
Vice Chair Amanda Ward
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
11:30 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Scott called the Health and Human Services Committee to order at 11:57am.
Roll Call
Catherine Scott, Amanda Ward and Brian McPhillips
Present:
Matt McPhillips
Absent:
Luis Alvarez
Arrived Late:
Comments:
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Giselle, Steketee, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Dr.
Jessie Moore
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Dorothy Sanchez, Patrick from the River Reporter and Matt from the
Democrat
Reports:
1.
Social Services, Community Services and Care Center
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8569
Attachments:
2026-08 HHS Monthly Report
Acting Commissioner Giselle Steketee gave an update on the Department of Social
Services.
At this point, Luis Alvarez joined the meeting at 11:59am
2.
Public Health
ID-8586
Attachments:
2026-6 HHS Monthly Report
Public Health Director Dr. Jessie Moore gave an update on Public Health.
Discussion:
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Health & Human Services
Meeting Minutes - Final
August 13, 2026
Public Comment
Sullivan 180 Meaghan Mullally spoke about Chef Ann Cooper.
1. Ken Walter made a public comment.
2. Lise Kennedy made a public comment.
3. Chris Lesser made a public comment.
4. Yakov M. made a public commen …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8563 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips absent · Luis Alvarez yea
ID-8578 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips absent · Luis Alvarez yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Management & Budget Committee
✓ Decided: Committee advances 3 budget resolutions to full Legislature
The Management & Budget Committee voted 5-0 to advance three resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: modifying Resolution No. 382-23 to add $15,000, apportioning the 2026 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax, and modifying the 2026 Budget. The committee also received updates from the Division of Management & Budget, County Treasurer, and Real Property Tax Services, and discussed the daycare situation. No decisions were made on the daycare discussion or public comments.
- Advanced resolution to add $15,000 to Resolution No. 382-23 (5-0)
- Advanced resolution to apportion 2026 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax (5-0)
- Advanced resolution to modify the 2026 Budget (5-0)
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All right, good morning. There we are. Good morning, everybody. We're going to start management and budget. If we please stand for the pledge to the flag. Roll call, please. Brian McPhillips. Here. Matt McPhillips. Louis Alvarez. Here. Joe Perillo. Terry Blosser-Bernardo. Here. Hey, we will go right through to reports. Um, Anna, you want to go first? Good morning. I don't have much. You should have received my report. As of July 31st, the amount of recurrent expenses approved via resolution is $860,000 for other expenses. Modifications from contingent remain the same. We have approximately $2.8 million remaining. The county share. Matt McPhillips and 946. July totaled approximately $5.2 million. During the last month, I will be staffed to continue to review and analyze department budget submissions. We'll start meeting with departments in the county manager's office in September. We're going to be holding our first quarterly training for open to all fiscal staff in September. We'll be sending out an email. Training, I'm sorry, testing for the UKG pro system continues probably over the next six weeks. We'll continue. We did conduct management training this week, and we're going to continue that during August, and then in September, we'll be providing employee training. Um, and I think that's pretty much it. I have one resolution on for July budget mods. Any questions? Thank you, Rihanna. No, thank you. We will go with Kathleen. Good morning, everybody. Good morning. So, um, if …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Management & Budget Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Brian McPhillips
Vice Chair Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center
9:30 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Division of Management & Budget
2.
County Treasurer
3.
County Audit & Control
4.
ITS
5.
Real Property Tax Services
ID-8565
Real Property Tax Services Monthly Report for 6.2026
Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
To modify Resolution No. 382-23 to authorize additional $15,000
ID-8574
2.
Apportion the 2026 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax
ID-8575
AU-202 2ND QUARTER 2026 1ST PAGE
Attachments:
3.
To Modify the 2026 Budget
ID-8576
July 31 2026 Resolution Needed
Attachments:
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Management & Budget Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Brian McPhillips
Vice Chair Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
9:30 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Brian McPhillips called the Management and Budget Committee Meeting to order at 9:45am.
Roll Call
Brian McPhillips, Joseph Perrello, Luis Alvarez and Terry
Blosser-Bernardo
Present:
Matt McPhillips
Arrived Late:
Comments:
At this point, Matt McPhillips joined the meeting at 9:46am.
Catherine Scott, Nadia Rajsz, Nicholas Salomone, Amanda Ward
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Chris Knapp,
Kathleen Lara, Anna Novello
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Judy Balaban, Yakov M., Chris Lesser, Patrick from the River Reporter and
Matt from the Democrat
Reports:
1.
Division of Management & Budget
Anna-Marie Novello, Commissioner gave an update on the Division of Management & Budget.
2.
County Treasurer
Kathleen Lara, Treasurer gave an update on the Treasurer's office.
3.
County Audit & Control
No one was present from Office of Audit and Control.
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August 13, 2026
4.
ITS
No one was present from Information Technology Services Department.
5.
Real Property Tax Services
ID-8565
Attachments:
Real Property Tax Services Monthly Report for …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8574 — carried at Committee
5 yea
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8575 — carried at Committee
5 yea
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8576 — carried at Committee
5 yea
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
Thu Aug 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Human Resources Committee
HR Committee to vote on planning dept. job reclassification and SUNY Sullivan work-study program
The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee is meeting to consider two resolutions: reclassifying a position in the Department of Planning and authorizing participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program to support workforce development, talent pipelines, and civic engagement. The agenda also includes reports from the Division of Human Resources and a public comment period.
- Resolution to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning (ID-8570)
- Resolution to authorize participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program (ID-8577)
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✓ Decided: HR Committee advances two resolutions to County Legislature
The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee voted 5-0 to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 8/20/2026: one to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning, and another to authorize participation in the SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program. The committee also heard an update from the Division of Human Resources and public comments, but took no other substantive actions.
- Advanced resolution to reclassify a position in the Department of Planning (5-0)
- Advanced resolution to authorize SUNY Sullivan Federal Work-Study Program participation (5-0)
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Good morning. All right. We are going to commence with the Human Resources Committee meeting. Amanda Ward. Here. Brian McPhillips. Here. Louie Alvarez. Here. Terry Blosser-Bernardo. Catherine Scott. Present. Yeah. How is everyone? Before we get started with the meeting this morning, I'm actually going to ask Sharon to step up maybe to the podium, and we're just, I think it's important for us to make a statement, given the several meetings that have taken place, and just as a reminder for everybody, really the decorum that should be really taking place in this room. Yeah. I think it's important that you all understand that the directors, the commissioners, they come here, they give their reports. They give you information, and they're doing it because it's their job, but they also love what they do, but they don't need to be attacked by legislators or the public for doing their job. They're in their offices all day long, and if any of you want to speak to them ahead of time, you have the opportunity to go and do that privately. If you have questions, that's one thing. Questioning them on their job is one thing, but what's been happening is they are under attack when they're here, giving their reports, and I don't think that that's appropriate. I think that we have to respect what they do, respect that they're employees of the county, and respect that you are legislators, but it doesn't give you the right to attack them, basically. And for the public comment to join in that att …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Human Resources Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Amanda Ward
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Government Center
9:00 AM
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1.
Division of Human Resources
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1.
RESOLUTION
INTRODUCED
BY
THE
HUMAN
RESOURCES
COMMITTEE TO RECLASSIFY A POSITION IN THE DEPARTMENT
OF PLANNING
ID-8570
2.
TO AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE SUNY SULLIVAN
FEDERAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT, TALENT PIPELINE DEVELOPMENT, AND CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT
ID-8577
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Human Resources Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Amanda Ward
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
9:00 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Ward called the Human Resources Committee Meeting to order at 9:06am.
Roll Call
Amanda Ward, Brian McPhillips, Catherine Scott and Luis Alvarez
Present:
Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Arrived Late:
Comments:
Parliamentarian Sharon Jankiewicz made a comment regarding the decorum of the meetings.
At this point, Terry Blosser-Bernardo joined the meeting at 9:12am.
Matt McPhillips, Joe Perrello, Nadia Rajsz, Nicholas Salomone
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Heather Brown, Julie
Diescher, Russell Reeves
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Judy Balaban, Wendy Brown, Matt from the Democrat and Patrick from
River Reporter
Reports:
1.
Division of Human Resources
Commissioner Julie Diescher gave an update on the Division of Human Resources.
Discussion:
Public Comment
1. Ken Walter made a public comment.
2. Wendy Brown made a public comment
3. Lise Kennedy made a public comment
4. Judy Balaban made a public comment.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 13, 2026
Lise Kennedy August Human Resources Comment
ID-8602
Attachments:
lisekennedy HR public comment
Resolutions:
Brian McPhill …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8570 — carried at Committee
5 yea
Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea · Catherine Scott yea · Luis Alvarez yea
ID-8577 — carried at Committee
5 yea
Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea · Catherine Scott yea · Luis Alvarez yea
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 8:45 AM
County Legislature
Public hearing on flow control law amendment
The County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposed local law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 regarding flow control. The hearing includes reading of the public hearing notice and the proposed law, followed by public comment.
- Public hearing on Flow Control Local Law ID-8555 to amend Local Law 1 of 1992
- Reading of Flow Control Public Hearing Notice ID-8504
- Public comment period on the proposed flow control amendment
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✓ Decided: Public hearing on flow control local law held and closed
The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on a local law to amend Local Law 1 of 1992 regarding flow control. The hearing was opened, the notice and law were read, and one public comment was received. The hearing was closed with no vote taken; no substantive decisions were made.
- Public hearing on flow control local law opened at 8:45am
- Public hearing on flow control local law closed at 8:51am
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center8:45 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Public Hearing on Flow Control
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Reading of Public Hearing Notice
Flow Control Public Hearing Notice ID-8504
Flow Control Local Law ID-8555
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 1 OF 1992Attachments:
Public Comment
Adjournment or Close
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
8:45 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Public Hearing on Flow Control
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Public Hearing on Flow Control to order at 8:45am.
Roll Call indicated Brian McPhillips not present and Joseph Perrello, Amanda Ward and Terry
Blosser-Bernardo absent.
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
Present:
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Absent:
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
Arrived Late:
Reading of Public Hearing Notice
nadia read local law
Flow Control Public Hearing Notice
ID-8504
At this time, Chair Rajsz read the Public Hearing Notice.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
Flow Control Local Law
ID-8555
Attachments:
A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 1 OF 1992
At this time, Chair Rajsz read the Local Law in its entirety.
Public Comment
At this point Brian McPhillips joined the public hearing at 8:50am.
1. Ken Walter …
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Economic Development Committee
Committee to vote on 10-year lease for private school in Thompson
The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss monthly reports from workforce development, tourism, and economic partners, and to vote on three resolutions. Key actions include modifying a Workforce Development Board agreement, accepting a NYSDOL grant, and authorizing a 10-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for a private school building in Thompson.
- Resolution to modify agreement with Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator services (ID-8525)
- Resolution to accept NYSDOL grant for NYSCION program (ID-8535)
- Authorize 10-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for private school building in Thompson (ID-8551)
- Monthly report from Division of Community Resources on workforce development (ID-8537)
- IDA monthly report for August 2026 (ID-8550)
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✓ Decided: Committee advances two workforce resolutions; rejects school lease
The Economic Development Committee voted to advance two resolutions to the County Legislature: one to modify the agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator services, and another to accept and authorize an agreement with the New York State Department of Labor for the NYSCION grant. A resolution to authorize a ten-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for a private school building in the Town of Thompson failed 1-4, with all members except Chair Blosser-Bernardo opposed. The committee also received updates from the Division of Community Resources, SCVA, IDA, Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Economic Development.
- Advanced resolution to modify Workforce Development Board One Stop Operator agreement to County Legislature (5-0)
- Advanced resolution to accept NYSDOL NYSCION grant agreement to County Legislature (5-0)
- Denied resolution to authorize ten-year lease with HR Strawberry LLC for private school (1-4)
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Economic Development Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joe Perrello
Government Center9:30 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Community Resources
Workforce Development
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8537
2026 Economic Dev August ReportAttachments:
2. SCVA
3. IDA
1. IDA Monthly Report for August 2026 ID-8550
4. Chamber of Commerce
5. Partnership for Economic Development
1. Partnership Monthly Report for August 2026 ID-8554
CED Report August 2026Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
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Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final August 6, 2026
1. Resolution introduced by the Economic Development Committee to modify
the agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop
Operator services.
ID-8525
2. Resolution introduced by the Economic Development Committee to accept
an authorize an agreement with the New York State Department of Labor
(NYSDOL) for the New York Systems Change and Inclusive Opportunities
Network (NYSCION) grant.
ID-8535
3. Authorize Ten Year Lease Town of Thompson 12.-1-26 for building of a
private school with HR Strawberry LLC. or a new entity to be formed
ID-8551
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joe Perrello
9:30 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Blosser-Bernardo called the Economic Development Committee meeting to order at 9:30am. It
should be noted that Luis Alvarez was not present at Roll Call.
Roll Call
Terry Blosser-Bernardo, Brian McPhillips, Catherine Scott and Joseph
Perrello
Present:
Luis Alvarez
Arrived Late:
Comments:
Matt McPhillips, Nicholas Salomone, Nadia Rajsz, Joseph Perrello
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Laura Quigley, Heather Brown
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Lou Setren, Michael Martelon, Jen Flad, Matt Sush, Marc Baez,
Yakov M. Matt from the Democrat and Patrick from the River Reporter
Reports:
1.
Division of Community Resources
Workforce Development
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8537
Attachments:
2026 Economic Dev August Report
At this point, Luis Alvarez joined the meeting at 9:38am.
Commissioner Laura Quigley gave an update on Workforce Development.
2.
SCVA
Michael Martelone, SCVA gave an update on the SCVA.
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3.
IDA
Jen Flad gave an update on the IDA.
1.
IDA Monthly Report for August 2026
ID-8550
4.
Chamber of Commerce
Matt Sush gave an upd …
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8551 — denied
4 nay · 1 yea
Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea · Brian McPhillips nay · Luis Alvarez nay · Catherine Scott nay · Joseph Perrello nay
The other 3 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Government Services Committee
Government Services Committee reviews purchasing, elections, and county clerk reports
The Sullivan County Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing & Central Services, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of routine updates and discussion.
- Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-8539) for August 2026
- Board of Elections report (ID-8542)
- County Clerk report
- SUNY Sullivan report
- Cornell Cooperative Extension report
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✓ Decided: Sullivan County Government Services Committee meets, no resolutions
The Government Services Committee held a routine meeting with updates from department heads and public comment, but took no formal votes or resolutions. All items were informational only.
- No resolutions were considered or adopted
- Meeting adjourned at 9:27am
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Government Services Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Vice Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Government Center9:00 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Purchasing & Central Services ID-8539
Aug 2026Attachments:
2. Board of Elections ID-8542
3. County Clerk
4. SUNY Sullivan
5. Cornell Cooperative Extension
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Government Services Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Vice Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
9:00 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Salomone called the Government Services Committee to order at 9:01am.
Roll Call
Nicholas Salomone Jr., Terry Blosser-Bernardo, Catherine Scott, Brian
McPhillips and Matt McPhillips
Present:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz, Luis Alvarez, Joseph Perrello, Amanda Ward
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Allyson Lewis, Russell Reeves, Robert Freehill, Sharon
Jankiewicz, Jennifer Niger, Shannon Armbrust
Nicole Nikoladis, Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Dr. David Potash, Jessica Doyle, Lou Setren,
Marian Wood, Patrick from the River Reporter and Matt from the Democrat
Reports:
1.
Purchasing & Central Services
ID-8539
Attachments:
Aug 2026
Director Allyson Smith gave an update on the Purchasing & Central Services department.
2.
Board of Elections
ID-8542
no one was present from the Board of Elections but attached is their monthly report.
5.
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Nicole Slevin Nikolados and Jessica Doyle 4H from the Cooperative Extension gave an update.
Discussion:
3.
County Clerk
County Clerk Russell Reeves gave an update on the County Clerk & DMV offices.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Veterans Committee
Veterans Committee meets for reports and discussion
The Sullivan County Veterans Committee is holding a regular meeting with reports from veterans service organizations and the Veterans Service Agency director. The agenda includes opening remarks, a director's report (ID-8543), and discussion items, followed by public comment and potential resolutions.
- Commander's Reports from Veterans Services Organizations
- Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-8543
- Discussion period
- Public comment opportunity
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✓ Decided: Sullivan County Veterans Committee holds routine meeting, no decisions
The Sullivan County Veterans Committee met on August 6, 2026, and took no substantive actions. The meeting included reports from the Commander and the Veterans Service Agency Director, but no resolutions were proposed or voted on. The committee adjourned after a brief session.
- No resolutions were considered or voted on
- Meeting adjourned at 12:25pm
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Okay, we're ready. Steve, we're ready. How are we ready? How are we? How are we? We're ready. How are we? Ready? Huh? Roll call. Oh, wait a minute. Do you want to do it? Can we stand up for the pledge? Thank you. To the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Louie Alvarez. Here. Nick Salamone. Amanda Ward. Matt McPhillips. Here. Catherine Scott. Still present. We got three. Are we lucky? Supposed to have five. Well, we've got an extra. Extra. Yeah, but he's not part of the committee. I know. But he's extra. He's a volunteer. He's here to witness. He's bearing witness. That's right. To the shenanigans that is the Veterans Committee. I heard this was the real committee to attend. Yeah. So I wanted to. Although I've only. I've only seen this one out of three years, but. This is the real committee. Just who's counting. Yeah. I'll start out with my commander's report for AMVET's Post 50. Post is going strong. Everyone is doing well. I'll be looking into some programs in October. We have our fall executive committee meeting where I report to Binghamton and sit with the commanders from around the nation and around the state. And we discuss issues at hand. So the post is basically the past month or so we've been supporting the coalition in preparation for the Veterans Festival, which is tomorrow from 11 till 3 at the Lockshell Drake Fireman's Park. Saturday. Excuse me, Saturd …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Veterans Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Government Center12:00 PMThursday, August 6, 2026
1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Remarks - Luis Alvarez, Chairman
4. Commander's Reports - Veterans Services Organizations
5. Veterans Service Agency - Director's Report ID-8543
6. Discussion:
7. Public Comment
8. Resolutions:
9. Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Veterans Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
12:00 PM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
1.
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Alvarez called the Veterans' Committee to order at 12:08pm.
2.
Roll Call
Stephen Walsh, Howie Goldsmith and Alphonso russell
Luis Alvarez, Catherine Scott and Matt McPhillips
Present:
Nicholas Salomone Jr. and Amanda Ward
Absent:
3.
Opening Remarks - Luis Alvarez, Chairman
Brian McPhillips, Nadia Rajsz
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Sharon Jankiewicz
Ken Walter, Kim from WJFF, Patrick from River Reporter and Matt from the Democrat
4.
Commander's Reports - Veterans Services Organizations
Howie Goldsmith gave an update on the Commanders.
Director Stephen Walsh highlighted his Monthly Report.
5.
Veterans Service Agency - Director's Report
ID-8543
6.
Discussion:
7.
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
8.
Resolutions:
There were no resolutions.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
9.
Adjourn
There being no further business, Catherine Scott moved to adjourn, seconded by Matt McPhillips. The
Veterans' Committee was adjourned at12:25pm
The Veterans' Committee went into seek Legal Advice from Counsel.
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Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM
Planning and Community Resources Committee
Committee to vote on $98,950 rail trail engineering contract
The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider a resolution to modify an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc., adding $98,950 for engineering and design work on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY, to meet NYS DOT requirements. The agenda also includes monthly reports from the Division of Community Development and the Planning Division.
- Resolution to authorize $98,950 modification to Alta Planning and Design agreement for O&W Rail Trail engineering and design
- Monthly report from Division of Community Development (August 2026)
- Planning Division report (June 26 AG report)
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✓ Decided: Committee advances $98,950 rail trail engineering contract modification
The Planning and Community Resources Committee voted to carry a resolution to the County Legislature authorizing an additional $98,950 to an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc. for engineering and design work on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY, to meet NYS DOT requirements. The motion passed unanimously with four ayes and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only reports and no public comment.
- Carried resolution to authorize $98,950 additional funding for Alta Planning and Design for O&W Rail Trail engineering (4-0, Perrello absent)
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Planning and Community Resources
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Matt McPhillips
Vice Chair Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Government Center11:00 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Community Development
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8538
2026 P and CR August ReportAttachments:
2. Planning Division ID-8544
July 2026
June 26 AG report
Attachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. Authorize modification of an agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc .
to include an additional $98,950 to advance engineering and design activities
related to meeting additional requirements of NYS DOT related to the
Sullivan O&W Rail Trail in Parksville, NY
ID-8545
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Planning and Community Resources
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Matt McPhillips
Vice Chair Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
11:00 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Matt McPhillips called the Planning and Community Resources Committee to order at 11:42am.
Roll Call indicated Joseph Perrello absent and Luis Alvarez not present at Roll Call.
Matt McPhillips, Catherine Scott and Brian McPhillips
Present:
Joseph Perrello
Absent:
Luis Alvarez
Arrived Late:
Roll Call
Matt McPhillips, Luis Alvarez, Catherine Scott and Brian McPhillips
Present:
Joseph Perrello
Absent:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz, Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Heather Brown, Laura Quigley, Lorne
Green, Sharon Jankiewicz, Robert Freehill
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Patrick from River Reporter, Kim from WJFF and Matt from
the Democrat
Reports:
1.
Division of Community Development
Monthly Report
August 2026
ID-8538
Attachments:
2026 P and CR August Report
Commissioner Laura Quigley gave an update on the Division of Community Resources.
At this point Brian McPhillips left the meeting at 11:45am and returned at 11:45am.
At this point, Luis Alvarez joined the meeting at 11:46am.
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Planning and Community Resources
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
2.
Planning Division
ID-8544
Attach …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, that this Resolution be carried at Committee to the County Legislature meeting on…
1 yea
Perrello yea
ID-8545 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Luis Alvarez yea · Catherine Scott yea · Brian McPhillips yea
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee
Committee to vote on DASNY grant for fire special ops teams
The Sullivan County Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will discuss reports from the Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Fire, EMS/E-911, Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, and County Coroner. They will vote on resolutions to apply for DASNY/SAM funding for the Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams, amend the pay rate for the Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator, and authorize a stipend for District Attorney office employees for discovery reform programs.
- Resolution to apply for DASNY SAM funding for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams
- Resolution to amend Resolution 269-13 on pay rate for Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator
- Resolution to authorize stipend for District Attorney office employees for NYS discovery reform programs
- Deputy Commissioner report for August 2026
- Probation monthly report for July 2026
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✓ Decided: Committee advances three resolutions to full legislature
The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted 4-0 to send three resolutions to the County Legislature for the August 20, 2026 meeting. These include applying for DASNY funding for the Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams, amending Resolution 269-13 regarding the Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator pay rate, and authorizing a stipend for District Attorney office employees to support discovery reform and aid to prosecution programs. The committee also received updates from various departments, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved resolution to apply for DASNY funding for Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams (4-0)
- Approved resolution to amend Resolution 269-13 on Emergency Services Training Center Facilitator pay (4-0)
- Approved resolution to authorize stipend for District Attorney office employees for discovery reform and aid to prosecution programs (4-0)
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Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Government Center10:00 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Public Safety ID-8548
August 2026 Deputy Commissioner reportAttachments:
2. Bureau of Fire ID-8547
Public Safety Meeting 8-6-26Attachments:
3. EMS/E-911
4. Probation ID-8549
PROBATION MONTHLY REPORT JULY 2026 (002)Attachments:
5. Sheriff
6. District Attorney
7. County Coroner
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
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Public Safety and Law
Enforcement Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final August 6, 2026
1. To Authorize the Preparation and Submission of an application to the
Dormitory Authority of the State of New York ( DASNY) for State and
Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) funding to support the Sullivan County
Bureau of Fire Special Operations Teams
ID-8540
2. To Amend Resolution 269-13 Regarding the Rate of Pay for the Emergency
Services Training Center Facilitator
ID-8541
3. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO AUTHORIZE A STIPEND FOR
DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE EMPLOYEES TO SUPPORT NEW
YORK STATE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
DISCOVERY REFORM AND AID TO PROSECUTION PROGRAMS
ID-8546
Adjourn
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Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
10:00 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Alvarez called the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee to order at 10:29am.
Chair Alvarez asked for a Moment of Silence for Nelson Durland and Jesus Arroyo Ortego.
Roll Call
Luis Alvarez, Nicholas Salomone Jr., Joseph Perrello, Matt McPhillips
and Brian McPhillips
Present:
Comments:
At this point Joseph Perrello left the meeting at 10:30am an returned at 10:33am.
Catherine Scott, Nadia Rajsz
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Eric Chaboty, Alex
Rau, Sheila Parks, Scott Kinne, Brian Conaty, Pennie Huber
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Lou Setren, Chief D'Gata, Matt from the Democrat, Patrick
from the River Reporter and Kim from WJFF
Reports:
Certificates of Recognition were presented to the following people by Public Safety and Law
Enforcement Chair Luis Alvarez:
Ralph Bressler, Livingston Manor Ambulance Corps
Upper Delaware Ambulance Corps
Anthony Carlucci, Bethel Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Emily Poley, Neversink Fire Department
Tammy Reed, Seniorcare
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Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
1. …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8540 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Luis Alvarez yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea
ID-8541 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Luis Alvarez yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea
ID-8546 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Luis Alvarez yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 10:45 AM
County Legislature
Sullivan County Legislature holds special meeting on broadband and personnel matters
The County Legislature is meeting to address several resolutions including a broadband easement in the Town of Rockland. The agenda also includes tax roll corrections, a memorandum of agreement with the New York Nurses Association, and appointments to the Charter Review Commission.
- Deny request to correct 2026 Tax Roll for Town of Mamakating
- Authorize perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in Town of Rockland
- Ratify Memorandum of Agreement between Sullivan County and New York Nurses Association
- Appoint two members to the Charter Review Commission
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✓ Decided: County Legislature approves 4 resolutions at special meeting
At a special meeting on August 6, 2026, the Sullivan County Legislature approved four resolutions by a 5-0 vote (with four members absent). These included denying a tax roll correction request for the Town of Mamakating, authorizing a perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in the Town of Rockland, ratifying a memorandum of agreement with the New York Nurses Association, and appointing two members to the Charter Review Commission. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 11:40am.
- Denied request to correct 2026 tax roll of Town of Mamakating (5-0, Enactment 259-26)
- Authorized perpetual easement for broadband infrastructure in Town of Rockland (5-0, Enactment 260-26)
- Ratified Memorandum of Agreement with New York Nurses Association (5-0, Enactment 261-26)
- Appointed two members to Charter Review Commission (5-0, Enactment 262-26)
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Monticello, NY 12701
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County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center10:45 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Special Meeting
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
1. Special Meeting Notice for Thursday August 6, 2026 ID-8553
Public Comment
Resolutions
1. Deny a Request to Correct the 2026 Tax Roll of the Town of Mamakating ID-8517
2. Authorizes execution of a perpetual easement required for the installation and
maintenance of public broadband infrastructure as part of the County's
Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP). The easement will facilitate
construction of telecommunications facilities necessary to expand broadband
service in the Town of Rockland.
ID-8552
3. Ratify a Memorandum of Agreement between the County of Sullivan and the
New York Nurses Association
ID-8557
Ratification updated Per Diem Schedule
2026-07-20 11-36
Attachments:
4. Appoint two members to the Charter Review Commission to fill two
(2)vacancies.
ID-8562
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Adjournment or Close
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
10:45 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Special Meeting
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Special Full Board Meeting to order at 11:32am.
Roll Call of Legislators
Roll Call indicated Nicholas Salomone, Joseph Perrello, Amanda Ward and Terry Blosser Bernardo
absent.
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
Present:
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Absent:
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
Chair Rajsz read the Special Meeting Notice.
1.
Special Meeting Notice for Thursday August 6, 2026
ID-8553
Public Comment
There was no public comment.
Resolutions
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
1.
Deny a Request to Correct the 2026 Tax Roll of the Town of Mamakating
ID-8517
A motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 3
Legislator Brian McPhillips, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried …
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Rajsz…
4 yea
Salomone yea · Perrello yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
A motion was made by District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, seconded by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Rajsz…
4 yea
Salomone yea · Perrello yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
A motion was made by Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez, seconded by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Rajsz, Alvarez…
4 yea
Salomone yea · Perrello yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
A motion was made by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, seconded by District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Rajsz…
4 yea
Salomone yea · Perrello yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8552 — adopted
5 yea · 4 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. absent · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8517 — adopted
5 yea · 4 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. absent · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8557 — adopted
5 yea · 4 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. absent · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8562 — adopted
5 yea · 4 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. absent · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
Thu Aug 6, 2026 · 8:55 AM
County Legislature
Public hearing on Agricultural District #4 report and boundaries
The County Legislature holds a public hearing to receive comment on Agricultural District #4, based on the 2026 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board report. The meeting includes a roll call, reading of the special meeting notice, and public comment before adjournment.
- Public hearing on Agricultural District #4 boundaries and report
- Consideration of Ag District Public Hearing Notice ID-8485
- Review of Ag District Report ID-8484
- Review of AFPB Ag District Report June 2026
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✓ Decided: Public hearing on Ag District #4 addition closed
The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on adding a parcel to Agricultural District #4. Melinda Meddaugh provided an update and overview of the parcel. No public comments were made, and the hearing was closed.
- Closed public hearing on Ag District #4 addition (moved by Catherine Scott, seconded by Brian McPhillips)
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Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center8:55 AMThursday, August 6, 2026
Public Hearing Ag District #4
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
Ag District Public Hearing Notice ID-8485
Ag District Report ID-8484
AFPB Ag District Report June 2026Attachments:
Public Comment
Adjournment or Close
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Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
8:55 AM
Government Center
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Public Hearing Ag District #4
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Public Hearing on Agricultural District #4 to order at 8:56am.
Terry Blosser-Bernardo was not present at Roll Call.
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
Present:
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Absent:
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
At this point, Chair Rajsz read the Public Hearing Notice.
Ag District Public Hearing Notice
ID-8485
Ag District Report
ID-8484
Attachments:
AFPB Ag District Report June 2026
Melinda Meddaugh gave an update on the Public Hearing.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
August 6, 2026
Public Comment
Melinda Meddaugh gave a brief overview of the parcel to be added.
At this point, Terry Blosser-Bernardo joined the public hearing at 8:58am.
Adjournment or Close
There being no further co …
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Executive Committee
Executive Committee to vote on contracts, public hearings, and a digital accessibility study
The Sullivan County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions, including amending Resolution No. 304-23 and extending the Senior Care EMS contract. It will set public hearings for adding parcels to Agricultural District 4 and for a flow‑control local law. The committee will also award a contract to Accessibility Innovations Inc. to assess the county’s digital accessibility compliance. Additional items include a lease with the NYS Department of Labor and a budget hearing for the SCCC 2026‑2027 budget.
- Amend Resolution No. 304-23 (ID‑8452)
- Extend contract with Senior Care EMS (ID‑8506)
- Set public hearing on Agricultural District 4 parcel inclusion for 8/6/26 (ID‑8507)
- Award contract to Mid‑State Communications and Electronics, Inc. (ID‑8514)
- Authorize award of RFP #R‑26‑16 to Accessibility Innovations Inc. for a digital accessibility assessment (ID‑8524)
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✓ Decided: Executive Committee advances 14 resolutions to full Legislature
The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted to carry all 14 resolutions on its agenda to the full County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. All resolutions passed with 7 ayes and 2 absences, except Resolution 10 (denying a request to correct the 2026 tax roll of the Town of Mamakating), which passed 5-2 with two nays. The committee also entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining with several unions.
- Carried amendment to Resolution 304-23 to full Legislature (7-0)
- Carried NY Connects Expansion application authorization to full Legislature (7-0)
- Carried contract extension with Senior Care EMS to full Legislature (7-0)
- Carried one-time stipend for Aid to Prosecution to full Legislature (7-0)
- Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on adding parcels to Agricultural District #4 (7-0)
- Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on Flow Control local law (7-0)
- Carried update to Title VI Program for Open-Door Services to full Legislature (7-0)
- Carried contract award to Mid-State Communications and Electronics, Inc. to full Legislature (7-0)
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Executive Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center9:00 AMTuesday, July 21, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Presentation 2026 Beauty Pageant Winners
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. Amend Resolution No. 304-23. ID-8452
2. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR
COUNTY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT WITH SENIOR
CARE EMS
ID-8506
3. AID TO PROSECUTION ONE TIME STIPEND ID-8491
4. Set Public Hearing for 8/6/26 at 8:55am for the inclusion of additional
parcels into Agricultural District #4
ID-8507
5. Set Public Hearing on a proposed Local Law regarding Flow Control for
8/6/26 at 8:45am
ID-8508
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6. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO
UPDATE THE COUNTY’S TITLE VI PROGRAM FOR OPEN-DOOR
SERVICES..end
ID-8513
Title VI PLan Update 6-29-2026Attachments:
7. To Award and Execute a Contract with Mid-State Communications and
Electronics, Inc.
ID-8514
8. Authorize County Manager to sign a lease agreement with NYS Department
of Labor
ID-8516
9. Deny a Request to Correct the 2026 Tax Roll of the Town of Mamakating ID-8517 …
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Executive Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
9:00 AM Government CenterTuesday, July 21, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Executive Committee Meeting to order at 9:17am.
Roll Call
Nadia Rajsz, Matt McPhillips, Brian McPhillips, Nicholas Salomone Jr.,
Catherine Scott, Joseph Perrello and Amanda Ward
Present:
Luis Alvarez and Terry Blosser-BernardoAbsent:
Comments:
Chair Rajsz thanked John Conway, our DPW and Brian Scardefeld for all their hard work this past
weekend.
Presentation 2026 Beauty Pageant Winners
2026 Sullivan County Beauty Pageant Certificates of Recognition ID-8532
Attachments: 2026 Beauty Pageant
Public Comment
1. Ken Walter made a public comment.
At this time, Amanda Ward left the meeting at 9:31am and returned at 9:34am.
2. Lise Kennedy made a public comment
3. Greg Sage from the Town of Mamakating made a public comment.
Ken Walter Executive Committee Public Comment ID-8534
Attachments: Ken Walter July 21 Executive Comment
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Lise Kennedy Executive Committee Comment ID-8533
Resolutions:
1. Amend Resolution No. 304-23. ID-8452
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8517 — carried at Committee
5 yea · 2 absent · 2 nay
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. nay · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello nay · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
The other 24 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 10:30 AM
County Legislature
County Legislature will vote to modify the 2026 budget
The Sullivan County Legislature will consider a series of resolutions and authorizations, including contracts for youth employment services, legal aid, and environmental services. It will vote on applying for state emergency management and homeland security grant awards and on extending youth bureau contracts. Additional items include a flow‑control ordinance investigation, reclassification of public works positions, and a property repurchase plan. The agenda also contains a resolution to modify the 2026 budget.
- Authorize a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc., 92‑94 Stewart Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550, not to exceed $35,000 for services at various County facilities (ID‑8492)
- Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program award from NY State DHSES (ID‑8465)
- Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program award from NY State DHSES (ID‑8466)
- Resolution to modify the 2026 Budget (ID‑8512)
- Engage an investigator to investigate violations of the County’s Flow Control Ordinance (ID‑8481)
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✓ Decided: County Legislature approves 27 resolutions, denies tax roll correction
The Sullivan County Legislature approved 27 resolutions in a block vote (6-0), covering contracts, grants, budget modifications, and public hearings. A separate resolution to deny a tax roll correction for the Town of Mamakating failed (4-2), with a letter from the County Attorney's Office explaining the outcome. The board also set public hearings for August 6 and August 20, 2026.
- Approved 27 resolutions in block (6-0), including Summer Youth Employment Services, jail healthcare extension, and comprehensive plan funding
- Denied request to correct 2026 tax roll for Town of Mamakating (4-2, Perrello and Salomone opposed)
- Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on Flow Control local law
- Set public hearing for 8/6/26 on adding parcels to Agricultural District #4
- Set public hearing for 8/20/26 on SCCC 2026-2027 budget
- Authorized contract with Optima Environmental Services up to $35,000
- Authorized ADA Title II digital accessibility assessment with Accessibility Innovations Inc.
- Authorized letter of intent with Saint Peter-Saint Anne churches for potential property purchase
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center10:30 AMTuesday, July 21, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Presentations
Communications
Public Comment
Resolutions
1. To enter into an agreement for the provision of Summer Youth Employment
Services
ID-8459
2. To execute agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services ID-8460
3. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE TO EXTEND PRIME CARE SERVICES
FOR THE SULLIVAN COUNTY JAIL
ID-8461
4. Authorize an application for funding to write a County Comprehensive Plan ID-8463
5. To Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) award from
the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
(DHSES)
ID-8465
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6. To Authorize the County Manager to apply for and accept the FY 2025
Homeland Security Grant Program ( HSGP) award from the New York State
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES)..end
ID-8466
7. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY
RESOURCES COMMITTEE TO AUT …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
10:30 AM
Government Center
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Full Board Meeting to order at 11:24am.
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
Present:
Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Absent:
Presentations
Chair Rajsz thanked John Conway and our DPW staff for all their hard work for Patriots Weekend this
past weekend.
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Meeting Minutes - Final
July 21, 2026
Communications
The Clerk read the following communications:
COMMUNICATIONS
JULY 21, 2026
Records Destruction Notification in accordance with LGS-01 filed by the following
departments:
1. Risk Management and insurance dated June 12, 2026
2. Office for the Aging and Sullivan County Volunteers dated June 15, 2026
3. Sullivan County Legislature dated June 29, 2026
4. DMV dated July 14, 2026
5. County Clerk dated July 15, 2026
Public Comment
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12 yea
Alvarez yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea · Alvarez yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea · Alvarez yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea · Alvarez yea · Ward yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8460 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8461 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8463 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8466 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8469 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8475 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8480 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8481 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8489 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8490 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8492 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8493 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8497 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8500 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8511 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8512 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8459 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
ID-8465 — adopted
6 yea · 3 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Amanda Ward absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 12:30 PM
Public Works Committee
Sullivan County Public Works Committee meeting recessed
The meeting agenda for July 16, 2026, contains only procedural items. No substantive business, decisions, or discussions are listed.
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✓ Decided: Public Works Committee reconvened and adjourned without substantive actions
The committee reconvened at 12:52 pm after several members were absent, with Matt McPhillips selected to lead the recessed session. Two minutes later, the committee adjourned at 12:54 pm to await legal advice from counsel. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.
- Reconvened at 12:52 pm (Matt McPhillips selected to reconvene)
- Adjourned at 12:54 pm to receive legal advice from counsel
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Government Center12:30 PMThursday, July 16, 2026
Recessed
Reconvene
Adjourn Legal Advice from Counsel
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
12:30 PM Government CenterThursday, July 16, 2026
Recessed
Reconvene
Due to the absence of Chairman Perrello and Vice Chairman Brian McPhillips, members who were
present, Matt McPhillips, Amanda Ward and Catherine Scott, selected Matt McPhillips to reconvene the
Recessed Public Works Committee at 12:52pm.
It should be noted that Chairman Perrello, Vice Chairman Brian McPhillips, Luis Alvarez and Nicholas
Salomone were absent.
Adjourn Legal Advice from Counsel
Amanda Ward moved to adjourn, seconded by Catherine Scott. The Recessed Public Works Committee
was adjourned at 12:54pm to receive legal advice from counsel.
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Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 10:30 AM
Public Works Committee
County to contract Optima Environmental Services up to $35,000
The Public Works Committee will consider two resolutions: one to engage an investigator to examine violations of the county’s flow control ordinance, and another to authorize the County Manager to sign a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. for services at various county facilities not to exceed $35,000. The meeting also includes the monthly public works report and public comment.
- Resolution to engage an investigator for flow control ordinance violations (ID-8481)
- Resolution to authorize a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. up to $35,000 for work at county facilities (ID-8492)
- Division of Public Works monthly report (ID-8495)
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✓ Decided: Committee approved two resolutions, including hiring an investigator and a $35K contract
The committee approved a resolution to engage an investigator to look into violations of the county’s Flow Control Ordinance (ID‑8481). It also approved a resolution authorizing the County Manager to enter a contract with Optima Environmental Services, Inc. for up to $35,000 for services at various county facilities (ID‑8492). Both motions were carried with votes from Chairman Perrello, Legislators Ward, McPhillips, Salomone and Scott, while Vice Chairman McPhillips and Legislator Alvarez were absent.
- Approved resolution to engage investigator for Flow Control Ordinance violations (ID‑8481)
- Approved contract authorization with Optima Environmental Services up to $35,000 (ID‑8492)
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Thank you. 11-11. Ooh, I see the four ones. Okay. Thank you, Angel. We're live. We're going. Oh. Joe Perillo. Here. Brian McPhillips. Here. Louie Alvarez. Catherine Scott. Present. Matt McPhillips. Nick Salamone. Yep. Amanda Ward. Present. You got a quorum. We got a quorum. Good morning, everybody. It's all Brian's fault why we're running late today. It's actually my fault because I started 10 minutes late. It's not my fault. I just want to make that clear. But anyways, Ed, come on up. Good morning, Ed. Get the microphone first. Good morning. We're going to, we had a conference. We're going to keep it short. We'll get out of here. Yes. On time. Take your time. You won't go. Oh, no. Going to keep it short. No problem. We'll cover the highlights, obviously. Thank you. Okay. Thank you for coming, Mark. Oh, sure. That was good. I was waiting for that big hook to come out, like at the above. All righty. McPhillips in 1112. Airport. RFP is out. In case you guys haven't seen, Dan has it posted before us on social media as well. It's going to be out for a couple weeks now. We have at least two site meetings currently planned. If anybody shows up, you know, they're not mandatory, but they're recommended. So we'll see how that all comes to play shortly. We are still working on the terminal closeout stuff. There are some punch list items that, you know, in a building like this always take a little while to get everything done. And we're working with the state on that. We have weekly mee …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Government Center10:30 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Public Works ID-8495
July Monthly ReportAttachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. Engage an Investigator to Investigate Violations of the County’s Flow
Control Ordinance
ID-8481
2. Resolution to authorize the County Manager to execute a contract with
Optima Environmental Services, Inc ., 92-94 Stewart Ave ., Newburgh, NY
12550 not to exceed $35,000.00 - (at various County Facilities)
ID-8492
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701Sullivan County
Public Works Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Joseph Perrello
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Catherine Scott
10:30 AM Government CenterThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Joseph Perrello, Brian McPhillips, Amanda Ward, Nicholas Salomone
Jr. and Catherine Scott
Present:
Luis AlvarezAbsent:
Matt McPhillipsArrived Late:
Comments:
At this point, Matthew McPhillips joined the meeting at 11:12am.
Nadia Rajsz
Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Ed McAndrew, Ryan Brown, Roman
DiCio, Mark Witkowski, Dr. Jessie Moore
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Jerry Stevens, Dorothy Sanchez, Rebekah, Creshkoff, Yakov
Mandelovics, Chris Lesser, Diane Mestanza, Patrick from River Reporter, Matt from the Democrat,
Kim of WJFF
Reports:
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1. Division of Public Works ID-8495
Attachments: July Monthly Report
Commissioner Ed McAndrew gave an update on the Division of Public Works.
Deputy Commissioner Mark Witkowski gave an update on Solid Waste and Operations.
Deputy Commissioner Ryan Brown gave an update on buildings & facilities.
Bridge Engineer Roman DiCio gave an update on the Engineering Dept.
At this point, Brian McPhillips left the meeting at 11:32am.
At …
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Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8481 — carried at Committee
5 yea · 2 absent
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
ID-8492 — carried at Committee
5 yea · 2 absent
Joseph Perrello yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Amanda Ward yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Human Resources Committee
Human Resources Committee to vote on staffing changes and recording device policy
The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider resolutions regarding personnel changes in two county departments. The body will also discuss a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices.
- Abolish, create, and modify positions within the Department of Public Health (ID-8467)
- Reclassify, abolish, and create positions within the Division of Public Works (ID-8489)
- Establish a policy prohibiting the use of recording devices (ID-7371)
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✓ Decided: Committee tables resolution to change public health department positions
The Human Resources Committee voted to table the resolution that would abolish, create, and modify certain positions within the Sullivan County Department of Public Health. The motion was made by Vice Chair Brian McPhillips, seconded by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, and carried with votes from Chairwoman Amanda Ward, Vice Chair McPhillips, District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott. No vote was taken on the resolutions to reclassify public works positions or to prohibit recording devices. The meeting adjourned at 9:44 am.
- Resolution to abolish, create, and modify public health positions tabled (aye: Ward, McPhillips, Blosser‑Bernardo, Scott)
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Thank you. So, human resources, Thank you. it's been overkill for the last couple weeks on on those two facets uh recruitment and training the recruitment report is in front of you uh in addition to that we have the bagel festival on deck for the ninth and i'm sure i will see many of you there as last year the novara platform which is our new training solution was rolled out to the leads as i mentioned to you last month and there this is why we test there were some glitches and i'm happy to report that those have been remedied and we have our final project meeting on mond ay in preparation of rollout of next week great uh exams we have announced the corrections continuous tne um that was effective july 10th and as i checked this morning there are 20 candidates in there um we're working closely is that a good number or i mean it's really too early to tell because they essentially have through august okay so uh tne is a little bit different than the standard exam because it's based on your training and experience so those there's a short window and they'll close so stay tuned um we're working with chief ginty and ryan low to endeavor to fill their vacant positions payroll certifications and i have a report here to share with you if you're interested in that on how far we've come there's a lot of jurisdictions who still have many years going back to 2008 that haven't been certified and as i explained and maybe not to this group but that can impact the numbers for their retiremen …
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Human Resources Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Amanda Ward
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Government Center9:00 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Human Resources
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. To abolish, create, and modify certain positions within the Sullivan County
Department of Public Health.
ID-8467
2. RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES
COMMITTEE TO RECLASSIFY, ABOLISH, AND CREATE POSITIONS
WITHIN THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
ID-8489
3. TO ESTABLISH A POLICY PROHIBITING THE USE OF RECORDING
DEVICES
ID-7371
Resolution - Attachment - Policy Prohibiting the Use of Recording
Devices, 4-3-2025
Attachments:
Adjourn
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701Sullivan County
Human Resources Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Amanda Ward
Vice Chair Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
9:00 AM Government CenterThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Amanda Ward called the Human Resources Committee meeting to order at 9:14am.
Roll Call
Amanda Ward, Brian McPhillips, Terry Blosser-Bernardo and Catherine
Scott
Present:
Luis AlvarezAbsent:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz, Joseph Perrello, Matt McPhillips, Nicholas Salomone
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Ed McAndrew
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Jerry Stevens, Judy Balaban, Patrick from River Reporter and
Matt from the Democrat
Reports:
1. Division of Human Resources
Commissioner Julie Diescher gave an update on the Division of Human Resources.
There was a lengthy discussion about the proposed Establish a Policy Prohibiting the use of Recording
Devices Resolution.
Discussion:
Public Comment
1. Ken Walter made a public comment.
2. Lise Kennedy made a public comment
3. Star Hesse made a public comment.
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Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 16, 2026
Ken Walter Human Resources Committee Public Comment ID-8531
Attachments: Ken Walter Human Resources comment
Lise Kennedy Human Resources Public Comment ID-8530
Resolutions:
1. To abolish, create, and modify certain po …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8467 — tabled
4 yea · 1 absent
Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea · Catherine Scott yea · Luis Alvarez absent
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Management & Budget Committee
Management & Budget Committee to consider 2026 budget modification
The committee will meet to discuss reports from county financial and IT divisions. Members will consider resolutions regarding legal service grants, tax roll corrections, and a budget modification.
- Modification agreements for the Fourth Upstate Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction Grant
- Tax roll correction for Town of Thompson tax map #110.-3-44
- Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Thompson for Laserfiche electronic document management services
- Repurchase of properties listed on Schedule A
- Modification of the 2026 Budget
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✓ Decided: Committee approved five resolutions, including a 2026 budget modification
The Management & Budget Committee approved five resolutions and will forward them to the County Legislature meeting on July 21, 2026. All five motions were moved by Vice Chairman Matt McPhillips, seconded by District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The resolutions cover executive legal service agreements, correction of the Town of Thompson 2026 tax roll, an intermunicipal IT services agreement, property repurchases, and a modification of the 2026 budget.
- Approved Executive Modification agreements with NYS Office of Indigent Legal Services, Sullivan Legal Aid Panel and Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc (4-0)
- Approved correction of the 2026 tax roll for the Town of Thompson, Tax Map #110.-3-44 (4-0)
- Approved Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Thompson for IT services and Laserfiche document management (4-0)
- Approved repurchase of properties listed on Schedule A (4-0)
- Approved modification of the 2026 budget (4-0)
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Thank you. This is the management and Thank you. We're finally at the Thank you. I've learned that I've heard and I'm going to be more and I'm going to be more secure. with the IT team. You got a job. The curriculum and I'm learning. This is the future of the future. future of this county. Let's see. We're in the 211. and I'm going to be in the 211. We're in the 211. And I'm going to be in the 211. show the dedication. We're in the 211. So, the sales tax. Good morning. So, on executive, there's one. So we put it on executive instead so they don't have to come to two meetings. That's in Mammacating in District 4. Nick and I spoke about it yesterday briefly. And I had sent an email around about it at the end of June, but I'm going to actually resend it if anybody would like me to. It's a home, yes. It's not the same person. Different person. Essentially what happened was the assessor had two floors instead of one floor, but that's an inventory error. It's not correctable. Once the tax bill is done, you have to grieve that. I believe it was nearly a 40-page report that I presented with that. Well, again, I think it's important to note that I think we had the conversation there's only been a handful of denials that you've issued in your time, and it's not something that is emotional. It's what the law allows. And if it's not able to be redacted due to law, the law supersedes, and it's not the issue of you wanting to or not wanting to. It's what the law dictates for either approva …
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100 North Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Management & Budget Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Brian McPhillips
Vice Chair Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center9:30 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Management & Budget
2. County Treasurer
3. County Audit & Control
4. ITS
5. Real Property Tax Services
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. TO AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
MODIFICATION AGREEMENTS WITH THE NEW YORK STATE
OFFICE OF INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES; SULLIVAN LEGAL AID
PANEL, INC.; AND SULLIVAN COUNTY CONFLICT LEGAL AID, INC.
TO AUTHORIZE PAYMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOURTH
UPSTATE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND CASELOAD REDUCTION
GRANT
ID-8475
2. TO CORRECT THE 2026 TAX ROLL OF THE TOWN OF THOMPSON
FOR TAX MAP #110.-3-44
ID-8490
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3. Continuation of a prior 5-year agreement, this resolution seeks to authorize
an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Thompson for Information
Technology Services supported Laserfiche electronic document management
system hosting and support services.
ID-8500
4. Approve the Repurchases of Properties listed on Schedule A ID-8511
2nd repo schedule a 2026Attachments:
5. To Modify the 2026 Budget ID-8512
June 30 2026 Resolution NeededAttachments:
Adjourn
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Management & Budget Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Brian McPhillips
Vice Chair Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Joseph Perrello
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Terry Blosser-Bernardo
9:30 AM Government CenterThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Brian McPhillips called the Management and Budget Committee at 9:59am.
Roll Call
Brian McPhillips, Matt McPhillips, Joseph Perrello and Terry
Blosser-Bernardo
Present:
Luis AlvarezAbsent:
Comments:
Nicholas Salomone, Nadia Rajsz, Catherine Scott, Amanda Ward
Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Christopher Knapp, Shannan
Armbrust, Anna Novello, Lorne Green, Ryan Brown, Mark Witkowski, Roman DiCio, Ed McAndrew
Rebekah Creshkoff, Judy Balaban, Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Noah Edwards, Star Hesse,
Chris Lesser, Dorothy Sanchez, Yahov Mandelovics, Patric from River Reporter, Matt from the
Democrat and Kim from WJFF
Reports:
1. ITS
Chief Information Officer Lorne Green gave an update on ITS
2. Division of Management & Budget
Anna-Marie Novello, Commissioner gave an update on the Division of Management & Budget.
3. County Treasurer
Shannan Armbrust, Senior Fiscal Administrative Officer gave an update on the Treasurer's Office.
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4. Real Property Tax Services
Director Chris Knapp gave an update on Real Property Tax Serv …
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8475 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8490 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8500 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8511 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8512 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Brian McPhillips yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Joseph Perrello yea · Luis Alvarez absent · Terry Blosser-Bernardo yea
Thu Jul 16, 2026 · 11:30 AM
Health & Human Services
Health & Human Services to review service agreements and telemedicine modifications
The committee will review monthly reports from the Department of Public Health and Social Services, Community Service and Care Center. Members will consider several resolutions regarding service agreements for youth employment, respite care, and professional services.
- Agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services (ID-8459)
- Agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services (ID-8460)
- Agreements for the provision of professional services (ID-8480)
- Modification of agreement with E-Psychiatry for telemedicine and medication assisted treatment (ID-8493)
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✓ Decided: Committee approved four resolutions on youth jobs, respite care, services, telemedicine
The Health & Human Services Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to approve four resolutions. The resolutions cover summer youth employment services, residential respite preventive services, professional services agreements, and a modification of the e‑psychiatry telemedicine agreement. Each resolution will be forwarded to the County Legislature on July 20 or July 21, 2026 as noted. No other actions were taken.
- Approved Resolution to enter into an agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/20/2026
- Approved Resolution to execute agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026
- Approved Resolution to enter into agreements for provision of professional services (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026
- Approved Resolution to modify the agreement with e‑psychiatry for telemedicine psychiatric care (3-0) – to be sent to County Legislature on 7/21/2026
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Auto-transcribed from the official meeting video (speech-to-text — may contain errors).
Okay. The next time you get an ice cream, get me $1.2. A what? Limited ice cream. No, that's green tea. All right, we're on. Good morning. I would like us to begin the Health and Human Services July committee meeting. Madam Clerk, please take roll call. Catherine Scott. Present. Amanda Ward. Present. Louie Alvarez. Brian McPhillips. Matt McPhillips. You have a quorum. Present. Thank you. Okay, everyone. I want to start by just reading a really brief statement in recognition of Disability Pride Month. As we recognize Disability Pride, yes, everyone, Mr. Pare llo. Yeah, you can. Thank you. As we recognize Disability Pride, we reaffirm our commitment to building a county where every resident and every employee has the opportunity to participate fully in civic life. Disability Pride is about recognizing that people with disabilities are a valued part of our community and that accessibility, inclusion, and dignity are fundamental to good government. Our responsibility extends beyond compliance with the law. We should continually evaluate how our county offices, facilities, programs, and services can become more accessible, welcoming, and responsive to the needs of people with disabilities. This includes removing physical barriers, improving digital accessibility, ensuring effective communication, and fostering a workplace where employees with disabilities have the tools, accommodations, and support they need to succeed. An accessible county government is a benefit to everyone. Par …
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Health & Human Services
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Catherine Scott
Vice Chair Amanda Ward
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
Government Center11:30 AMThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Department of Public Health Agenda ID-8505
2026-5 HHS Monthly ReportAttachments:
2. Social Services, Community Service and Care Center
Monthly Report
July 2026
ID-8509
2026-07 HHS Monthly ReportAttachments:
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions:
1. To enter into an agreement for the provision of Summer Youth Employment
Services
ID-8459
2. To execute agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services ID-8460
3. To enter into agreements for the provision of professional services ID-8480
4. TO MODIFY THE AGREEMENT WITH E-PSYCHIATRY TO PROVIDE
TELEMEDICINE SERVICES FOR PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES
ID-8493
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Adjourn
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Health & Human Services
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Catherine Scott
Vice Chair Amanda Ward
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Committee Member Luis Alvarez
11:30 AM Government CenterThursday, July 16, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Catherine Scott called the Health and Human Services Committee to order at 11:39am.
Roll Call
Catherine Scott, Amanda Ward and Matt McPhillipsPresent:
Luis AlvarezAbsent:
Brian McPhillipsArrived Late:
Comments:
At this point, Brian McPhillips joined the meeting at 11:41am.
Joseph Perrello
Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Dr. Jessie Moore, Giselle Steketee,
Milissa Stickle, Colleen Haberzettl, Michelle Bridges
Ken Walter, Lise Kennedy, Star Hesse, Diane Mestanza, Dorothy Sanchez, Yakov Mandelovics, Patrick
from River Reporter, Matt from the Democrat, and Kim from WJFF
Reports:
Housing Assistance Programs Presentation given by Director of Temporary Assistance Michelle
Bridges and Senior Housing Coordinator Colleen Haberzettl
Deputy Commissioner Giselle Steketee gave an update on Social Services.
Housing Assistance Program Presentation ID-8529
Attachments: Sullivan County presentation-final 7-14-2026
1. Department of Public Health Agenda ID-8505
Attachments: 2026-5 HHS Monthly Report
Dr. Jessie Moore gave an update on the Department of Public Health.
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8459 — carried at Committee
3 yea · 2 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Luis Alvarez absent
ID-8460 — carried at Committee
3 yea · 2 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Luis Alvarez absent
ID-8480 — carried at Committee
3 yea · 2 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Luis Alvarez absent
ID-8493 — carried at Committee
3 yea · 2 absent
Catherine Scott yea · Amanda Ward yea · Brian McPhillips absent · Matt McPhillips yea · Luis Alvarez absent
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Government Services Committee
Committee reviews reports from purchasing, elections, clerk, SUNY and extension
The Government Services Committee will hear reports from Purchasing and Central Services (ID-8462), the Board of Elections (ID-8487), the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled, and the meeting consists of discussion and public comment.
- Purchasing and Central Services report (ID-8462)
- Board of Elections report (ID-8487)
- County Clerk report
- SUNY Sullivan report
- Cornell Cooperative Extension report
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✓ Decided: Government Services Committee held updates on county departments and SUNY Sullivan
The committee received departmental updates regarding Purchasing and Central Services, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions were presented or voted upon during this meeting.
- No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded
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Monticello, NY 12701
Sullivan County
Government Services Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Vice Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Government Center9:00 AMThursday, July 9, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Purchasing and Central Services ID-8462
July 2026Attachments:
2. Board of Elections ID-8487
3. County Clerk
4. SUNY Sullivan
5. Cornell Cooperative Extension
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions: None
Adjourn
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Government Services Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Vice Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
9:00 AM Government CenterThursday, July 9, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Salomone called the Government Services Committee meeting to order at 9:09am.
Roll Call
Roll Call indicated Terry Blosser-Bernardo not present.
Nicholas Salomone Jr., Catherine Scott, Brian McPhillips and Matt
McPhillips
Present:
Terry Blosser-BernardoArrived Late:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz, Amanda Ward, Luis Alvarez, Joseph Perrello
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Allyson Lewis,
Russell Reeves, Kathleen Lara, Laura Quigley
Dr. David Potash, Dorothy Sanchez, Michael Martelon, Ken Walter, Lillian Stettner, Lise Kennedy,
Melinda Meddaugh, Martin Colavito, Judy Balaban, Patrick from River Reporter, Matt from the
Democrat
Reports:
1. Purchasing and Central Services ID-8462
Attachments: July 2026
Allyson Smith, Director gave an update on the Purchasing & Central Services Department.
2. Board of Elections ID-8487
Legislator Salomone gave an update for BOE.
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3. County Clerk
Russell Reeves, County Clerk gave an update on the County Clerk & DMV offices.
4. SUNY Sullivan
Dr. David Potash, President of SUNY S …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 10:45 AM
County Legislature
✓ Decided: Legislature authorizes engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha
The Legislature approved an engagement letter with the law firm Harris Beach Murtha, Murtha & Scott LLP. A motion to untable a resolution regarding a centralized arraignment part failed due to a lack of a second.
- Approved engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha (6-2)
- Resolution to establish a Centralized Arraignment Part remains tabled
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County Legislature
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Government Center10:45 AMThursday, July 9, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Legislators
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
1. Special Meeting Notice for Special Full Board July , 2026 ID-8472
spfullboardjuly9Attachments:
Resolutions
1. Approving and Supporting the Establishment of a Centralized Arraignment
Part in Sullivan County, New York
ID-8189
CAP Plan - 2-19-26 draftAttachments:
2. Authorize Engagement Letter with Harris Beach Murtha, Attorneys at Law ID-8471
Adjournment or Close
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County Legislature
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Nadia Rajsz
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Legislator Matt McPhillips
Legislator Brian McPhillips
Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Legislator Catherine Scott
Legislator Joseph Perrello
Legislator Amanda Ward
Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
10:45 AM Government CenterThursday, July 9, 2026
Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Rajsz called the Special Full Board Meeting to order at 1:25pm.
It should be noted that Luis Alvarez was not present at Roll Call.
Roll Call of Legislators
Chairman Nadia Rajsz
District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips
District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips
District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone Jr.
District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott
District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward
Present:
District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello
District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Absent:
Vice Chairman Luis AlvarezArrived Late:
Reading of Special Meeting Notice
Chair Rajsz read the Special Meeting Notice.
1. Special Meeting Notice for Special Full Board July , 2026 ID-8472
Attachments: spfullboardjuly9
At this point, Luis Alvarez joined the meeting at 1:26pm.
Resolutions
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1. Approving and Supporting the Establishment of a Centralized Arraignment
Part in Sullivan County, New York
ID-8189
Attachments: CAP Plan - 2-19-26 draft
The Clerk asked for a motion to untable, Amanda Ward moved to untable. With a lack of a …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
A motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Rajsz…
2 yea
Perrello yea · Blosser-Bernardo yea
ID-8471 — adopted
7 yea · 2 absent
Nadia Rajsz yea · Luis Alvarez yea · Matt McPhillips yea · Brian McPhillips yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Catherine Scott yea · Joseph Perrello absent · Amanda Ward yea · Terry Blosser-Bernardo absent
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 9:30 AM
Economic Development Committee
Committee reviews monthly economic development reports
The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee is receiving monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources (Workforce Development), Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA), Industrial Development Agency (IDA), Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Economic Development. The agenda includes discussion and public comment but no resolutions or votes on specific projects.
- Division of Community Resources Workforce Development Monthly Report for July 2026 (ID-8478)
- SCVA presentation (ID-8499)
- IDA Activity Report for June 2026 (ID-8498)
- Chamber of Commerce report
- Partnership for Economic Development report
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✓ Decided: Economic Development Committee held monthly reports and public comments
The committee received monthly updates from the SCVA, Division of Community Resources, IDA, Chamber of Commerce, Foundation, and Partnership for Economic Development. No resolutions were presented or voted upon during this meeting. The session included several public comments.
- No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded
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Economic Development Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joe Perrello
Government Center9:30 AMThursday, July 9, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Comments:
Reports:
1. Division of Community Resources
Workforce Development
Monthly Report
July 2026
ID-8478
2026 Economic Dev July ReportAttachments:
2. SCVA ID-8499
FINAL FINAL EDC Presentation PDFAttachments:
3. IDA ID-8498
IDA Activity Report June 2026Attachments:
4. Chamber of Commerce
5. Partnership for Economic Development
Discussion:
Public Comment
Resolutions: None
Adjourn
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Economic Development Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Terry Blosser-Bernardo
Vice Chair Luis Alvarez
Committee Member Brian McPhillips
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Joe Perrello
9:30 AM Government CenterThursday, July 9, 2026
Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Blosser-Bernardo called the Economic Development Committee to order at 9:47am.
Roll Call
Terry Blosser-Bernardo, Brian McPhillips, Luis Alvarez and Catherine
Scott
Present:
Joseph PerrelloArrived Late:
Comments:
Nadia Rajsz, Amanda Ward, Matt McPhillips, Nicholas Salomone
Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust, Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz, Kathleen Lara,
Heather Brown, Ed McAndrew, Laura Quigley, Albee Bockman, Ryan Fridlich, John Hauschild,
Undersheriff Chaboty, Alex Rau, Pennie Huber, Michael Martelon, Lori James, Marc Baez, Matthew
Sush, Jen Flad, Dorothy Sanchez, Marty Colavito, Judy Balaban, Lililan Stettner, Lise Kennedy, Ken
Walter, Chris Lesser and Star Hesse, Patrick from the River Reporter, Matt from the Democrat and Kim
from WJFF
Chair Blosser-Bernardo made comments at this time.
Reports:
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1. SCVA ID-8499
Attachments: FINAL FINAL EDC Presentation PDF
Michael Martelon, President and CEO, gave his monthly report on SCVA. There was a
lengthy discussion about the SCVA.
Joseph Perrello left the meeting at 10:13am and returned at 10 …
Thu Jul 9, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Veterans Committee
Amendment to operation rules of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery
The Sullivan County Veterans Committee will consider a resolution to amend the rules for operation of the county’s Veteran’s Cemetery. The meeting will also include reports from veterans service organizations and the Veterans Service Agency director, followed by public comment.
- Resolution No. 475-01 to amend operation rules of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery
- Veterans Service Agency Director’s Report (ID-8483)
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✓ Decided: Committee approved amendment to Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery rules
The Veterans Committee moved to amend the rules for operation of the Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery. A motion by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by Chairman Luis Alvarez, was carried by vote of Chairman Alvarez, Vice Chairman Salomone, District 5 Legislator Scott and District 1 Legislator McPhillips. The amendment will be presented to the County Legislature on July 21, 2026.
- Amended rules for Sullivan County Veteran’s Cemetery resolution carried to County Legislature (motion carried by four members)
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Thank you. Okay, welcome to the Veterans Committee meeting. Would you please stand to attention for the pledge? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Louie Alvarez. Here. Nick Salamone. Amanda Ward. Matt McPhillips. Present. Catherine Scott. Present. We have a quorum. Okay, reports. Okay. Reports. Steve, you want to be first? Commanders. Commander. All right. Good afternoon, everybody. I'll give the AMVETS post 50 commanders report first before the directors report. Everybody's back, obviously, for the summer. Everybody's back, obviously, for the summer, so our post has doubled in size. We were very inactive during the off season, such as American Legion and VFW, but we had plenty of folks on hands to place flags on the graves for Memorial Day, and that went smooth, and now we are helping the coalition prepare for the VET Fest and stand down, and that's what's going on as far as post 50. I'll bring up the other post commanders. Randy? Thank you. I got a few, just a few things to go through. We had, we gave out our scholarships, the fourth annual coalition scholarships. It was $2,000 scholarship, three $2,000 scholarships to high school seniors, and it turns out, it turned out, at first, we didn't get many, anybody doing it. This year, we had every school, every high school in the county, we got applications from every high school in the coun …
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Sullivan County
Veterans Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
Government Center12:00 PMThursday, July 9, 2026
1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Opening Remarks - Luis Alvarez, Chairman
4. Reports:
5. Commander's Reports - Veterans Service Organizations
6. Veterans Service Agency - Director's Report ID-8483
7. Discussion:
8. Public Comment
9. Resolutions:
TO AMEND THE RULES FOR OPERATION OF THE SULLIVAN
COUNTY VETERAN’S CEMETERY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO .
475-01.
ID-8497
10. Adjourn
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Veterans Committee
Meeting Minutes - Final
Chair Luis Alvarez
Vice Chair Nicholas Salomone Jr.
Committee Member Amanda Ward
Committee Member Catherine Scott
Committee Member Matt McPhillips
12:00 PM Government CenterThursday, July 9, 2026
1. Call To Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Alvarez called the Veterans Committee meeting to order at 12:30pm.
2. Roll Call
Luis Alvarez, Catherine Scott and Matt McPhillipsPresent:
Amanda WardAbsent:
Nicholas Salomone Jr.Arrived Late:
3. Opening Remarks - Luis Alvarez, Chairman
Nadia Rajsz, Joshua Potosek, Michelle Bowers, Dan Hust Robert Freehill, Sharon Jankiewicz
Ken Walter, Star Hesse, Lise Kennedy,, Lillian Stettner, Chris Lesser, Diana, Matt from the Democrat,
Patrick from River Reporter and Kim from WJFF
Veterans Present:
Stephen Walsh, Jim Jegar, Bill Kapito, Alphonso Russell, Howie Goldsmith, Doug Sandberg, Randolph
Peers
4. Reports:
5. Commander's Reports - Veterans Service Organizations
Commander Randy Peers informed the Legislature of recent Veteran Burials and the 2026 Scholarship
winners.
Commander Stephen Walsh gave an update.
Commander Howie Goldsmith gave an update.
6. Veterans Service Agency - Director's Report ID-8483
Director Stephen Walsh read his report in its entirety.
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8. Public Comment
1. William Kapito made a public comment.
2. Doug Sandberg made a public comment.
9. Resolutions:
TO AMEND T …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
ID-8497 — carried at Committee
4 yea · 1 absent
Luis Alvarez yea · Nicholas Salomone Jr. yea · Amanda Ward absent · Catherine Scott yea · Matt McPhillips yea
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 108 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
🌐 County-level context (Sullivan County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Net migration-21 people (-$5.2M net AGI · 2023)
Federal disasters (10 yr)6 ({"Severe Storm": 12, "Hurricane": 8, "Snowstorm": 5, "Flood" · last Sun Sep 5, 2021)
Traffic fatalities18 (4 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments2,061 (22,087 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,223/mo (1,515 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy23.7% (low numeracy 35% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
City profile
Everything below is drawn from this city’s own public record and primary-source government data. AI-written summaries are a finding aid, not a citable quote.
232,615
Health inspections
568
Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$289.0M
Spending$279.7M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load MODERATE
Outstanding debt$168.1M
Debt-to-revenue0.58×
Debt-load index60 / 100
A debt-load indicator (national percentile of debt, deficit & aid-reliance) — not a solvency verdict. Cross-checked against official state fiscal-stress scores where they exist.
Services & conditions
source: city open dataFood & health inspections
On record232,615
Search any establishment’s inspection history.
Outcomes — economic mobility
source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research useFor kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:
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