Sullivan County, NY

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss setting public hearings for local laws regarding real property tax exemptions. The body is also reviewing several professional service contracts and the sale of foreclosed properties.

• Proposed local law to increase income levels for senior citizens real property tax exemption
• Proposed local law for real property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans
• Modification agreement with Chianis+ Anderson Architects for 12 Liberty Street Housing
• Sale of foreclosed properties in the Town of Bethel and Town of Thompson
• Acceptance of donations totaling $2,250 for the Office for the Aging

The Sullivan County Executive Committee met on October 15, 2026, to review and advance 20 resolutions to the full County Legislature. Actions included authorizing various professional service agreements, setting public hearings for tax exemptions, and accepting donations for the Office for the Aging. The committee also approved a transition to a self-insured health plan and addressed property tax foreclosure resolutions.

• Advanced 20 resolutions to the full County Legislature (all 9-0)
• Modified investigation services resolution with $50,000 cap (9-0)
• Set public hearing for senior tax exemption for 11/19/2026
• Set public hearing for disabled veteran tax exemption for 11/19/2026
• Accepted $2,000 donation from United Healthcare
• Accepted $250 donation from Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility
• Advanced resolution on Adult Care Center retention payments (8-1)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is meeting to vote on several tax increases and budget modifications. The body will also consider various service agreements for public health, technology, and public safety.

• Request to NYS Legislature for a 1/4% sales tax increase
• Proposal to increase Mortgage Recording Tax from 25 cents to 50 cents per $100
• Request for Home Rule Legislation to increase the Motor Vehicle Use Tax
• Modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. for drainage repair on County Road No. 102
• Appropriation of funds from Construction Building Repair Assigned Fund Balance for Paul Gerry Field House Repair

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review several proposed tax increases and a modification to the 2026 budget. The body is also considering various service contracts and the distribution of criminal justice funding.

• Proposed 1/4% increase in sales tax via Home Rule Legislation
• Proposed increase of Mortgage Recording Tax from 25 cents to 50 cents per $100
• Proposed increase to the Motor Vehicle Use Tax
• Appropriation of funds from Construction Building Repair Assigned Fund Balance for Paul Gerry Field House Repair
• Contracts with Homecare Homebase, LLC, Tyler Technologies, Inc., and DigiCert, Inc.

The committee approved several resolutions to be carried to the County Legislature, including requests for tax increases and various service contracts. One resolution to deny an increase to the Motor Vehicle Use Tax failed.

• Carried request for NYS Home Rule Legislation to increase sales tax by 0.25% (3-2)
• Carried proposal to increase Mortgage Recording Tax from 25 cents to 50 cents per $100 (4-1)
• Denied motion to deny Motor Vehicle Use Tax increase (2-3)
• Carried appropriation for Paul Gerry Field House Repair (5-0)
• Carried distribution of NYS Criminal Justice Services funding to legal aid panels (5-0)
• Carried agreement with Homecare Homebase, LLC for revenue cycle management (5-0)
• Carried maintenance agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for software systems (5-0)
• Carried agreement with DigiCert, Inc. for digital certificate management (5-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss reports from the Division of Human Resources. The committee is scheduled to vote on salary adjustments and the reclassification of two positions.

• Salary adjustments in the District Attorney’s Office (ID-8733)
• Reclassification of two positions in the Department of Social Services (ID-8760)

The Human Resources Committee approved four resolutions to be carried to the County Legislature meeting on October 15, 2026. These include salary adjustments for the District Attorney’s Office and the reclassification of two positions in the Department of Social Services.

• Approved salary adjustments in the District Attorney’s Office with no additional cost to the county (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of two positions in the Department of Social Services (4-0)

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, October 1, 2026 at noon at the Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello. The agenda lists opening remarks by Chairman Luis Alvarez, Commander's Reports, a Veterans Service Agency Director's Report (ID-8728), and public comment. The resolutions section is listed but contains no items, so no specific decisions are set out in the agenda text. The meeting closes with adjournment.

• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report, item ID-8728
• Resolutions section listed but no resolutions included in the agenda text
• Public comment period
• Commander's Reports
• Opening remarks by Chairman Luis Alvarez

The committee received reports from the Veterans Service Agency and local commanders. No substantive decisions or resolutions were recorded during the meeting.

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will review reports from county emergency services and probation. The body is deciding on several authorizations for legal agreements, screening services, and grant applications.

• Agreement between the District Attorney's Office and the New York State Unified Court System
• Agreement with Partners in Safety and Medicine, PLLC for 911 center pre-employment screening
• Agreement with Public Safety Psychology, PLLC for 911 center applicant psychological evaluations
• Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership
• Approval of the 2027 STOP DWI Plan and the Sullivan County Assigned Counsel Plan

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee approved six resolutions to be carried to the October 15, 2026, County Legislature meeting. These include agreements for 911 center screenings, a bulletproof vest grant application, and the 2027 STOP DWI plan.

• Approved agreement between District Attorney's Office and NYS Unified Court System (4-0)
• Approved pre-employment screening agreement with Partners in Safety and Medicine, PLLC for 911 Center (4-0)
• Approved psychological evaluation agreement with Public Safety Psychology, PLLC for 911 Center (4-0)
• Approved application to Bureau of Justice Assistance for Bulletproof Vest Partnership FY2026 (4-0)
• Approved 2027 STOP DWI Plan and authorization for County Manager to sign agreements (4-0)
• Approved Sullivan County Assigned Counsel Plan (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review the October monthly report from the Division of Public Works. The body is considering a resolution to authorize a modification agreement for drainage repairs on County Road No. 102.

• Modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. for drainage system repairs on County Road No. 102

The Public Works Committee voted to carry a resolution to the County Legislature authorizing the County Manager to execute a modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. This agreement covers construction services for the immediate repair of a failing drainage system on County Road No. 102.

• Carried resolution to the County Legislature to authorize drainage repair agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. on County Road No. 102 (6-0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a special meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Government Center in Monticello. The main item is a resolution to authorize closure of the Adult Care Center and to let the County Manager issue a request for proposals (RFP) to find an alternative operator for nursing home services in the county. The agenda also includes a special meeting notice, public comment, and adjournment.

• Resolution to authorize closure of the Adult Care Center
• Resolution to authorize the County Manager to issue an RFP to identify an alternative nursing home operator in Sullivan County
• Public comment period
• Special Meeting Notice for Thursday, October 1, 2026 (ID-8743)

The Sullivan County Legislature approved a resolution to close the Adult Care Center and authorize the County Manager to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to find a new operator for nursing home services. Several amendments were considered, including a motion to delay the decision which failed 3-6, and a motion to delete a specific paragraph which passed 6-3. The final resolution was adopted with a 5-4 vote after a supermajority vote was required to override a procedural objection.

• Amendment to delay closure failed 3-6
• Amendment to delete final paragraph passed 6-3
• Vote to override Rule 40 objection passed 7-2
• Resolution to close Adult Care Center and issue RFP approved 5-4

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Government Center in Monticello. The committee will hear presentations on the New York Health Act and a Fearless Proclamation, receive monthly reports from Public Health Services and Social Services/Community Services/Care Center, and take public comment. Five resolutions are on the agenda, including agreements between DSS and DCS for substance abuse assessment and monitoring, DSS and OFA for HEAP assistance, agreements for Warming Center operations, an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc., and an amendment to Resolution No. 311-26 to correct a position number.

• Resolution to execute agreements between DSS and DCS for Substance Abuse Assessment and Monitoring (ID-8712)
• Resolution to execute agreements between DSS and OFA for assistance with HEAP (ID-8713)
• Resolution to execute agreements for the operation of the Warming Centers (ID-8714)
• Resolution to execute an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. (ID-8715)
• Resolution to amend Resolution No. 311-26 to correct a Position # (ID-8745)

The Health & Human Services Committee approved five resolutions to be carried to the October 15, 2026, County Legislature meeting. These include agreements for substance abuse monitoring, HEAP assistance, warming centers, and a contract with CARES of NY, Inc.

• Approved agreement between DSS and DCS for Substance Abuse Assessment and Monitoring (5-0)
• Approved agreement between DSS and OFA for HEAP assistance (5-0)
• Approved agreements for the operation of Warming Centers (5-0)
• Approved agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution No. 311-26 to correct a Position # (5-0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions, including authorizing a contract with COSSUP, accepting or rejecting bids from a September 2026 real property auction, and amending a prior resolution to correct position grades on the Management Salary Schedule. The agenda also includes a resolution on the Legislative Discretionary Funding program and a measure to authorize retention payments for qualified employees at the Adult Care Center.

• Authorize agreement or contract with COSSUP (ID-8627)
• Accept and/or reject bids from September 2026 Public Auction for Real Property (ID-8705)
• Amend Resolution No. 335-26 to correct position # for Principal Budget Analyst at Grade 7 and Director of Health Finance at Grade 9 (ID-8710)
• Legislative Discretionary Funding program for public safety, health, youth services, community and economic development (ID-8704)
• Authorize retention payment of qualified employees at the Adult Care Center (ID-8719)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a special meeting to approve several resolutions, including a COSSUP contract and discretionary funding. Legislators also authorized retention payments for Adult Care Center employees, accepted real property auction bids, and amended salary schedule positions.

• Authorized COSSUP agreement (8-0)
• Approved Legislative Discretionary Funding program (8-0)
• Accepted September 2026 real property auction bids (8-0)
• Amended Resolution 335-26 regarding salary schedule positions (8-0)
• Authorized Adult Care Center employee retention payments (8-0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding a public hearing on a proposed lease involving the Sullivan County Industrial Agency (SCIA). The agenda includes reading the public hearing notice, presenting proposed lease information, and taking public comment before adjournment. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is focused on gathering public input on the lease.

• Public hearing on SCIA lease (ID-8702)
• Presentation of proposed lease information (ID-8703)
• Public comment period on the lease

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on a proposed lease for the Sullivan County Industrial Agency (SCIA), identified as ID-8702/ID-8703. Two public comments were received, and the hearing was closed without any vote or decision. No substantive action was taken.

• Public hearing on SCIA lease opened at 10:45am
• Public comments heard from Ken Walter and Lou Setren
• Public hearing closed at 10:49am

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee is meeting to consider a series of resolutions, including allocating New York State Office of Children and Family Services funding to youth programs, authorizing contracts with the State Board of Elections and software vendors, selling tax-foreclosed properties, and adopting an opioid settlement spending plan. The agenda also includes quarterly reports and presentations on childhood cancer awareness and a service award. Most items are routine administrative approvals, but several involve notable contracts and property transactions.

• Allocation of 2026-2027 NYS OCFS funding to youth programs (ID-8630)
• Contract with NYS Board of Elections (ID-8659, ID-8660)
• Agreement with Open Practice Solutions for OpenPM software (ID-8681)
• Acquisition of Tyler Technologies New World ERP eSuite modules (ID-8682)
• Sale of tax-foreclosed properties in Callicoon/Jeffersonville and Mamakating (ID-8685, ID-8686)

The Sullivan County Executive Committee advanced 16 resolutions to the full County Legislature meeting on September 17, 2026, covering items such as youth program funding, tax property repurchases and sales, software agreements, position changes, and opioid settlement spending plans. One resolution regarding a modification agreement with Chianis+ Anderson Architects was tabled by an 8-0 vote. The committee also heard presentations and quarterly compliance updates.

• Carried OCFS funding allocation for youth programs to the county legislature (Enactment No: 323-26)
• Carried repurchase agreements with former property owners to the legislature (Enactment No: 324-26)
• Carried two NYS Board of Elections contracts to the legislature (Enactment Nos: 325-26, 326-26)
• Carried legislative discretionary funding program to the legislature (Enactment No: 327-26)
• Carried Open Practice Solutions contract for OpenPM software to the legislature (Enactment No: 328-26)
• Carried Tyler Technologies New World ERP eSuite and eEmployee modules agreement to the legislature (Enactment No: 329-26)
• Tabled modification agreement with Chianis+ Anderson Architects, PLLC (8-0)
• Carried property sales for Callicoon/Jeffersonville and Mamakating properties to the legislature (Enactment Nos: 330-26, 331-26)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is meeting to consider 18 resolutions covering a range of county operations, including grant applications, property acquisitions, budget modifications, and technology contracts. The agenda also includes presentations from local organizations and public comment. Several resolutions involve contracts with specific vendors and dollar amounts are not listed in the agenda text.

• Resolution to authorize pre-application for State Grant for Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator/Education project (ID-8612)
• Resolution to adopt the 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan (ID-8629)
• Resolution to authorize Quit Claim deeds for 2 property acquisitions for replacement of County Bridge No. 293 (ID-8637)
• Resolution to modify agreement with H2M Architects for Redundant Potable Water Storage Tank Project at Human Service Complex (ID-8647)
• Resolution to modify agreement with Sullivan County Paving & Construction for 2026 Resurfacing of Various County Roads (ID-8648)

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted 34 resolutions in block votes at its September 17, 2026 meeting, each passing 8-0 with Legislator Matt McPhillips absent. Actions included adopting the 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan (amended to change the website address), adding viable agricultural land to a Certified Agricultural District, authorizing a Quit Claim deed for two property acquisitions tied to County Bridge No. 293 replacement, and calling for a two-year delay of federal SNAP administrative and benefit cost shifts under H.R.1. The board also approved a partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan, position changes in the Department of Public Health and Division of Management and Budget, and several technology and service contracts. The meeting included presentations, public comment from eight speakers, and adjourned at 12:01pm.

• Adopted 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan as amended (8-0)
• Added viable agricultural land to existing Certified Agricultural District (8-0)
• Issued Negative Declaration under SEQRA for adding parcels to Certified Agricultural Districts (8-0)
• Authorized Quit Claim deeds for 2 property acquisitions for County Bridge No. 293 replacement (8-0)
• Called for two-year delay of federal SNAP cost shifts under H.R.1 and asked NY State to hold counties harmless (8-0)
• Adopted partial 2026-2027 Opioid Settlement Spending Plan (8-0)
• Abolished, created, and modified positions in Department of Public Health, with update on survey results at January Human Resources Committee meeting (8-0)
• Converted Public Safety Health and Wellness Coordinator position from part-time to full-time (8-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee will review the September monthly report and consider several resolutions. These include authorizing state grant applications for recycling and approving contracts for water tank design and road resurfacing.

• State Grant in-aid for Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator/Education project
• Quit Claim deeds for 2 property acquisitions for County Bridge No. 293 replacement
• Modification Agreement with H2M Architects, Engineers, Land Surveying and Landscape Architecture for Redundant Potable Water Storage Tank Project
• Modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving & Construction, Inc. for 2026 Resurfacing Portions of Various County Roads Project

The Sullivan County Public Works Committee received department updates, heard public comments on nursing home and health staffing matters, and voted to advance four resolutions in a block to the full County Legislature meeting scheduled for September 17, 2026. The approved items cover a state grant pre-application for waste reduction, property acquisitions for bridge replacement, an engineering rate schedule modification for a water storage tank project, and a construction modification for county road resurfacing.

• Approved moving waste reduction/recycling grant pre-application resolution to the legislature (6-0)
• Approved moving quit claim deeds for County Bridge No. 293 property acquisitions to the legislature (6-0)
• Approved moving H2M Architects rate schedule modification for Human Service Complex water tank to the legislature (6-0)
• Approved moving Sullivan County Paving & Construction modification agreement for 2026 road resurfacing to the legislature (6-0)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review reports from several county divisions and consider multiple resolutions. Key discussions include budget modifications, legal research software, cybersecurity enhancements, and a transition to Microsoft Office 365.

• Resolution to modify the 2026 Budget
• Three-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal research
• Darktrace technology order to enhance cybersecurity services
• Statement of Work with ePlus Technology, Inc. for Microsoft Office 365 migration
• Two-year agreement with Systems East, Inc. for tax collection software maintenance

The Management & Budget Committee voted to forward six resolutions to the County Legislature for the September 17, 2026 meeting. These measures include budget modifications, technology service agreements, and a call for a delay in federal SNAP cost shifts.

• Advanced 2026 budget modification resolution (4-0)
• Advanced three-year Westlaw research agreement (4-0)
• Advanced cybersecurity enhancement with Darktrace (4-0)
• Advanced Microsoft Office 365 migration project (4-0)
• Advanced two-year tax software agreement with Systems East (4-0)
• Advanced resolution opposing federal SNAP cost shifts (4-0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will discuss reports from the Division of Human Resources. The committee is scheduled to consider resolutions regarding public health position changes and two settlement-funded service contracts.

• Abolishing, creating, and modifying positions within the Department of Public Health
• Contract with Restorative Management Corporation for Client Stabilization and Barrier Reduction Program
• Contract with Sullivan180 for Hope Squad Standard Program prevention programming in three high schools

The committee voted 5-0 to untable a resolution to abolish, create, and modify positions in the Sullivan County Department of Public Health, then decided to revisit it in 90 days. The resolution was carried to the County Legislature meeting on 9/17/2026. Two other resolutions were noted as mistakenly placed on the HR agenda and were not acted on. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Untabled public health position changes resolution (5-0)
• Carried public health resolution to County Legislature 9/17/2026 (5-0)
• Decided to revisit public health resolution in 90 days

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the September 2026 monthly report for Social Services, Community Services, and the Care Center. Members will also consider a resolution to execute agreements with approved foster care related service providers.

• Monthly Report for Social Services, Community Services and the Care Center
• Resolution to execute agreements with New York and other State or Commonwealth approved Foster Care Related Service Providers

The Health and Human Services Committee voted to carry three resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on 9/17/2026. These include agreements for foster care services, a recovery support contract with Restorative Management Corporation, and a prevention program with Sullivan180. All motions passed with four ayes and one absence.

• Carried agreement with NY State-approved Foster Care Related Service Providers to Legislature (4-0, 1 absent)
• Carried contract with Restorative Management Corporation for OASAS recovery support services to Legislature (4-0, 1 absent)
• Carried contract with Sullivan180 for Hope Squad prevention programming to Legislature (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

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

The Planning and Community Resources Committee voted to carry three resolutions to the full County Legislature. Resolutions 1 and 2, which add parcels to certified agricultural districts, passed 4-0 with Chair Matt McPhillips abstaining. Resolution 3, adopting the 2026 Sullivan County Hazard Mitigation Plan, passed 5-0. All three will be considered at upcoming Legislature meetings.

• Carried negative declaration for ag district parcel additions to Legislature (4-0, McPhillips abstained)
• Carried inclusion of viable agricultural land in certified ag district to Legislature (4-0, McPhillips abstained)
• Carried adoption of 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan to Legislature (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

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.

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee met on September 3, 2026, and received reports from Workforce Development, the Partnership for Economic Development, SCVA, IDA, and the Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions were proposed or voted on, and there was no public comment. The meeting adjourned at 10:15am.

• No resolutions were proposed or adopted
• Heard Workforce Development monthly report (ID-8631)
• Heard Partnership for Economic Development update (ID-8639)
• Heard SCVA update (ID-8640)
• Heard IDA September monthly report (ID-8641)
• Heard Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Foundation updates

Government Services Committee

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

The Government Services Committee met and heard updates from Purchasing, Board of Elections, County Clerk, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and SUNY Sullivan. A resolution was approved to amend Resolution No. 407-25, extending the performance period through March 31, 2027, and it will be carried to the County Legislature meeting on September 17, 2026. The committee also discussed preparing a resolution on early voting and election day security at the Government Center.

• Approved amended Resolution No. 407-25 with new performance period through March 31, 2027 (5-0)
• Directed County Attorney's and County Manager's Offices to prepare a resolution on early voting and election day security at the Government Center

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

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

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee received reports from the Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E-911/EMS, and County Coroner, with no resolutions voted on. A brief discussion occurred about banning the sale of Kratom, with Chair Rajsz suggesting a resolution could be placed on Executive. The committee entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining agreements with the PBA and CSEA, then adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining agreements with PBA and CSEA (5-0)
• Adjourned at 12:10pm after executive session

County Legislature

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)

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)

Executive Committee

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)

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)

County Legislature

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

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

Management & Budget Committee

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)

Public Works Committee

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

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)

Health & Human Services

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

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)

Human Resources Committee

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)

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)

Government Services Committee

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

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

Economic Development Committee

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)

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)