Sullivan County public meetings in 2025

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the County Jail to provide meals for seniors at $6.50 each from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2026. Other items include extending short‑term contracts, adopting an updated transportation plan, and setting a public hearing for a lease at the county airport. The committee will also vote on spending from the opioid settlement fund and ratify an MOA with Teamsters Local 445.

• Authorize MOU with Sullivan County Jail to provide senior meals at $6.50 per meal (2026)
• Extend contracts not to exceed 90 days (ID-7928)
• Adopt updated Sullivan Coordinated Transportation Services Plan (ID-7937)
• Set public hearing for lease of airport restaurant space to Duke International Hospitality Group (ID-7981)
• Enact amendment to the Sullivan County Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax Law (ID-7984)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on Chapter 182 Taxation Law ID-7917, which includes a proposed amendment to Local Law 3 of 2021 regarding room taxes. The meeting agenda includes a redline and clean copy of the proposed legislation for December 2025.

• Public Hearing on Tax Law Chapter 182
• Chapter 182 Taxation Law ID-7917
• Local Law 3 of 2021 amendment
• Room Tax LL December 2025 Redline
• Room Tax LL December 2025 clean copy

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is meeting to vote on resolutions regarding capital funding and service contracts. Key discussions include a waste exchange agreement with the Village of Monticello.

• Memorandum of Agreement with Village of Monticello to exchange leachate and sludge disposal
• Authorization for Sullivan County Community College to request Capital Funds from State University of New York
• Contract award to Bonadio Group for grant disbursement auditing services

The County Legislature adopted a resolution authorizing Sullivan County Community College to request capital funds from the State University of New York. It also approved a contract with Bonadio Group to provide auditing services for grant disbursement. A proposed memorandum of agreement with the Village of Monticello on leachate disposal was withdrawn and referred to Public Works for consideration in January.

• Approved resolution authorizing Sullivan County Community College to request SUNY capital funds (motion carried)
• Approved award of contract to Bonadio Group for auditing services for grant disbursement (motion carried)
• Postponed resolution to authorize MOA with Village of Monticello on leachate disposal; motion withdrawn and sent to Public Works

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the December 2025 monthly report from the Division of Health and Human Services. Members will consider resolutions regarding insurance and service provider agreements.

• Correction of funding language in Resolution No. 441-24 for BRIMS, LLC billing services
• Provider agreement with Fidelis insurance
• Agreement for welfare to work, employment, and training services
• Agreement between Department of Social Services and Together for Youth for Non-Secure Detention Services

The committee voted to carry four resolutions—ID-7932, ID-7933 (Fidelis insurance provider agreement), ID-7955 (welfare‑to‑work services), and ID-7956 (non‑secure detention services with Together for Youth)—to the County Legislature meeting on Dec 18, 2025. Each motion received four aye votes and one legislator was absent. The approvals were unanimous among those present.

• Approved resolution ID-7932 to be forwarded to County Legislature (4 aye, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution ID-7933 authorizing provider agreement with Fidelis insurance (4 aye, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution ID-7955 to enter agreement for welfare‑to‑work employment and training services (4 aye, 1 absent)
• Approved resolution ID-7956 to enter agreement with Together for Youth for non‑secure detention services (4 aye, 1 absent)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will consider two resolutions. One resolution authorizes the award of a contract for interior fiber‑cabling services (ID‑7959). The other resolution proposes a modification to the 2025 budget (ID‑7962). The committee will also receive reports from several county divisions and accept public comment.

• Authorize award of a contract for interior fiber‑cabling services (ID‑7959)
• Modify the 2025 budget (ID‑7962)
• Division of Management & Budget report
• County Treasurer report
• Public comment period

The Management & Budget Committee approved a contract for interior fiber cabling services after a motion by District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez was seconded and carried. The motion was supported by Chairman Brian McPhillips, Vice Chairman Matt McPhillips, District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, and District 4 Legislator Nicholas Salomone. A resolution to modify the 2025 budget was presented, but no vote or decision was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.

• Approved interior fiber cabling contract (motion carried)
• Resolution to modify 2025 budget noted, no vote recorded

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee voted to create a new Senior Assistant District Attorney position in the District Attorney’s Office and to amend Resolution 587-24. Both motions were carried and will be presented to the County Legislature at its meeting on December 18, 2025. The votes were recorded as ayes from Vice Chairman Alvarez, Legislators McPhillips, Scott, and Perrello. No other business was taken.

• Approved creation of Senior Assistant District Attorney position (motion carried, ayes: Alvarez, McPhillips, Scott, Perrello)
• Approved amendment of Resolution 587-24 (motion carried, ayes: Alvarez, McPhillips, Scott, Perrello)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will hear a proposed local law regarding liability for school bus stop-arm violations and authorize an application for federal bulletproof vest funding. The meeting will also include monthly reports from the Sheriff's Office, District Attorney, and other safety bureaus.

• Public Hearing set for proposed school bus stop-arm liability law
• Authorize application for Bureau of Justice Assistance bulletproof vests
• Monthly reports from Sheriff, District Attorney, and Probation
• Monthly reports from Fire Bureau and E-911/EMS
• Commissioner's monthly report from Division of Public Safety

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted to carry two resolutions to the County Legislature meeting on December 18, 2025. The first resolution sets a public hearing for a proposed local law that would create a demonstration program imposing owner liability when an operator fails to stop for a school bus displaying a red visual signal and stop‑arm. The second resolution authorizes the committee to apply to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for participation in the FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership. No other actions were taken.

• Carried resolution to set public hearing for school‑bus stop‑arm liability program (motion by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, seconded by District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello)
• Carried resolution to authorize application for FY2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership (motion by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, seconded by Vice Chairman Nicholas Salomone Jr.)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the tentative budget for 2026. This session allows for public comment before the budget is finalized.

• Public hearing on 2026 Tentative Budget

The County Legislature adopted a motion to vote on the 2026 tentative budget at the full board meeting on December 18, 2025, with an 8‑0 vote. They also moved to close the public hearing, which was declared closed at 5:52 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted motion to schedule full board vote on 2026 budget for Dec 18, 2025 (8-0)
• Closed public hearing (motion passed)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The meeting was recessed and reconvened without a quorum. The agenda included monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources and the Planning Division.

• Division of Community Resources Monthly Report (December 2025)
• Planning Division Report (November 2025)

The Planning and Community Resources Committee met on Dec 4, 2025, but only two members were present, so it lacked a quorum. The committee received updates from the Planning Division and the Division of Community Resources. After a public comment, the committee adjourned without any approvals, denials, or other decisions.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss a resolution to authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with the Village of Monticello. The agreement would allow the county to accept leachate from the Sullivan County Division of Solid Waste in exchange for paying for the disposal of sludge from the Village Publicly Owned Treatment Works.

• Resolution to authorize MOA with Village of Monticello for waste disposal
• Division of Public Works Monthly Report ID-7927
• Public Comment period scheduled

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee will meet at 12:00 PM on December 4, 2025. The agenda includes a Director's report from the Veterans Service Agency (ID‑7945) and commanders' reports from veterans service organizations. The committee will also open a period for public comment. No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Veterans Service Agency – Director's Report (ID‑7945)
• Commanders' Reports – Veterans Service Organizations
• Public Comment period

The committee met on December 4, 2025, but no resolutions or decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 12:24 pm after routine reports and a brief public comment period with no input.

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will receive a presentation on the County's Transportation Plan from Kittelson & Associates. The body will also consider several Memorandums of Understanding regarding transportation services and anniversary funding.

• Presentation on County's Transportation Plan by Laura Ahramjian, Kittelson & Associates
• MOU with NY State Education Department for American Revolution 250th anniversary funding
• MOU with SC Transportation for Senior Citizen Medical Transportation
• MOU with SC Transportation for Shopping Bus Transportation
• MOU with SC Transportation for Nutrition Program and homebound meal delivery

The Planning and Community Resources Committee adopted four resolutions authorizing memoranda of agreement: one with the New York State Education Department for American Revolution anniversary funding, and three with SC Transportation for senior medical transport, shopping‑bus service, and home‑bound meal delivery. Each resolution was moved by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by Vice Chairman Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and carried unanimously (3‑0). The resolutions will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on December 18, 2025.

• Authorized MOU with NY State Education Dept for American Revolution anniversary funding (3‑0)
• Authorized MOU with SC Transportation for senior citizen medical transportation (3‑0)
• Authorized MOU with SC Transportation for shopping‑bus transportation (3‑0)
• Authorized MOU with SC Transportation for nutrition program and homebound meals delivery (3‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee is meeting to receive monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, the IDA, and the Chamber of Commerce. The session includes a review of the Sullivan County Visitors Association 2026 Budget Rationale.

• Sullivan County Visitors Association 2026 Budget Rationale
• Division of Community Resources Workforce Development Monthly Report
• IDA December Monthly Report
• Partnership for Economic Development discussion

The committee heard updates from the Division of Community Resources, the Sullivan Catskills Visitors Association, and the IDA. No resolutions were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 9:55 a.m. after a motion to adjourn was made and seconded.

• Motion to adjourn adopted; meeting ended at 9:55 a.m.

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will consider Purchasing & Central Services agenda item ID‑7929. The committee will also receive reports from the County Clerk, the Board of Elections, SUNY Sullivan, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled.

• Purchasing & Central Services agenda item ID‑7929
• Report from County Clerk
• Report from Board of Elections
• Report from SUNY Sullivan
• Report from Cornell Cooperative Extension

The committee met at 9:00 a.m. on December 4, 2025 at the Government Center in Monticello. Members received updates from Cornell Cooperative Extension, the County Clerk’s office, Purchasing & Central Services, SUNY Sullivan, and the Student Government Association. No resolutions or votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the tentative budget for 2026. Legislators will hear public comments before the budget is finalized. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, roll call, and reading of the public hearing notice.

• Public Hearing on 2026 Tentative Budget (Public Hearing Notice ID-7915)

The legislature conducted a public hearing on the 2026 tentative budget. No motions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the hearing was closed at 11:30 a.m.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider several resolutions regarding state grant applications and contract modifications. The body will also decide whether to accept or reject bids from the November 2025 public auction for real property.

• Bids for real property from the November 2025 Public Auction
• Grant applications for Technical Rescue & Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) and Critical Infrastructure (CIGP)
• Inter-Municipal Agreements with Orange County for FY 2023 and FY 2024 Hazardous Materials Grant Programs
• Updated agreement with AA East LLC DBA Allshifts
• Legislative Discretionary Funding program and recipient amendments

The committee approved twelve resolutions, each to be forwarded to the County Legislature. All motions were carried, with the listed members voting aye and no members recorded as absent. The resolutions include extending a contract, amending grant dates, authorizing various state grant applications, inter‑municipal agreements, and acceptance of auction bids.

• Modify Resolution No 36‑23 extending contract period ID‑7859 – motion carried
• Amend Resolution No 387‑22 to change grant dates from NYS Office of Victim Services – motion carried
• Approve Legislative Discretionary Funding program – motion carried
• Authorize updated agreement with AA East LLC DBA Allshifts – motion carried
• Authorize County Manager to apply for FY2023 Technical Rescue & USAR Grant – motion carried
• Authorize County Manager to apply for FY2023 Critical Infrastructure Grant – motion carried
• Authorize inter‑municipal agreement with Orange County for FY2023 Hazardous Materials Grant – motion carried
• Accept and/or reject bids from the November 2025 public auction for real property – motion carried

County Legislature

The County Legislature will consider several resolutions regarding budget modifications, grant applications, and service agreements. Key items include a new domestic and gender-based violence prevention policy and upgrades to the 9-1-1 emergency dispatch system.

• Adoption of the Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy
• SaaS agreement with APCO to move 9-1-1 emergency dispatch guidecards from paper to electronic
• 3-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal research
• Refuse collection agreement with Thompson Sanitation Corp. for airport buildings
• Approval of food staples purchasing and 2026 budget increase for the Community Assistance Center

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted a series of resolutions, all passing unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. Key actions included applying for a FY 2026 wellness grant, accepting a donation of toys for tots, approving a domestic‑violence prevention policy, and authorizing a software‑as‑a‑service contract to modernize the 9‑1‑1 dispatch system. Additional resolutions provided funding for legal‑aid services, child‑care agreements, and airport refuse collection.

• Adopted FY 2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities grant application (5‑0)
• Accepted Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots donation for the County Department of Public Health (5‑0)
• Approved purchase of food staples and budget increase for the Community Assistance Center (5‑0)
• Adopted Domestic and Gender‑Based Violence Prevention Policy (5‑0)
• Distributed NY State Division of Criminal Justice Services funding to legal‑aid panels (5‑0)
• Authorized agreement with Thompson Sanitation for airport refuse collection (5‑0)
• Authorized SaaS agreement to upgrade the 9‑1‑1 emergency dispatch system (5‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to apply for FY 2023 Technical Rescue & USAR grant (5‑0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is meeting to vote on three resolutions. These include a payment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and a property sale from a September 2025 auction.

• Payment of a fine from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the Adult Care Center
• Sale of property to the second highest bidder from the September 2025 Auction
• Amendment to the short form antenna site agreement with SBA Properties, LLC for the Eldred/Highland communications tower

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted three resolutions. It authorized payment of a fine from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services imposed on the Adult Care Center. It authorized the sale of property to the second‑highest bidder from the September 2025 auction. It authorized execution of an amendment to the short‑form antenna site agreement with SBA Properties, LLC for the Eldred/Highland Communications Tower under the Municipal Infrastructure Program broadband grant. All motions passed with all present legislators voting aye; Legislators Ward and Blosser‑Bernardo were absent.

• Authorized payment of CMS fine on Adult Care Center (adopted)
• Authorized sale of property to second‑highest bidder from Sep 2025 auction (adopted)
• Authorized amendment to antenna site agreement for Eldred/Highland tower broadband grant (adopted)

Health & Human Services

The Health and Human Services Committee will consider accepting a grant for wellness programs and a donation of toys for children from the Marine Corps Reserve.

• Accept FY 2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities grant
• Accept Toys for Tots donation from Marine Corps Reserve
• Authorize amendments to preschool service provider contracts
• Enter agreements for child care related services funding
• Review November 2025 monthly report

The Health & Human Services Committee approved four resolutions to be presented to the County Legislature on November 20, 2025. The resolutions include applying for the FY 2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities grant, accepting a Marine Corps Reserve Toys‑for‑Tots donation, entering agreements for child‑care services funding, and amending preschool service provider contracts. The committee also voted to enter an executive session to discuss the NYSNA collective bargaining agreement and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved resolution to apply for FY 2026 Promoting Wellness and Healing in Communities grant (motion carried, 3 aye, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution to accept Marine Corps Reserve Toys‑for‑Tots donation to SCDPH (motion carried, 3 aye, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution to enter agreements for funding and provision of child‑care services (motion carried, 3 aye, 2 absent)
• Approved resolution to amend preschool service provider contracts to revise session rates (motion carried, 3 aye, 2 absent)
• Approved move to executive session to discuss NYSNA collective bargaining agreement (3‑0)
• Approved motion to return from executive session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (3‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a monthly report from the Division of Public Works. The body is deciding on a refuse collection agreement for airport buildings and an amendment to the 2026 tentative budget.

• Agreement with Thompson Sanitation Corp. for refuse collection at 57 County Rt. 183a and 401 County Rt 183
• Amendment to the 2026 tentative budget

The committee approved a resolution authorizing the County Manager to sign a refuse‑collection agreement with Thompson Sanitation Corp. for the airport terminal and transportation building. A separate resolution to amend the 2026 tentative budget was tabled after a 3‑3 vote, so the amendment was not adopted.

• Approved resolution authorizing County Manager to execute agreement with Thompson Sanitation Corp. for refuse collection at 57 County Rt. 183a (airport terminal) and 401 County Rt. 183 (transportation building) (motion carried)
• Failed motion to table amendment to 2026 tentative budget (vote 3‑3)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee approved six resolutions to be presented to the County Legislature on November 20, 2025. The resolutions cover apportioning the third‑quarter 2025 mortgage tax, correcting the 2025 tax roll, allocating state criminal‑justice funding to legal‑aid organizations, rescinding a prior contract and authorizing a new three‑year Thomson Reuters agreement, authorizing a SaaS agreement with APCO for 9‑1‑1 dispatch upgrades, and modifying the 2025 budget. All motions were carried by the five voting members. No further business was taken.

• Apportion third‑quarter 2025 mortgage tax – approved (carried)
• Correct 2025 tax roll – approved (carried)
• Distribute NY State criminal‑justice funding to Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc. and Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc. – approved (carried)
• Rescind Resolution #320-25 and authorize new three‑year Thomson Reuters Westlaw agreement – approved (carried)
• Authorize SaaS agreement with APCO to upgrade 9‑1‑1 dispatch guidecard system – approved (carried)
• Modify 2025 budget – approved (carried)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will consider a resolution to adopt a Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy (ID‑7877). The item is listed under Resolutions and will be discussed after the Division of Human Resources report. No other substantive agenda items are noted.

• Resolution ID‑7877: Adopt Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy

The committee introduced a resolution to adopt the Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy. The motion was made by District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, seconded by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, and carried with votes from Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez, District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, and District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello. The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 am.

• Resolution to adopt Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Policy carried (ayes from Alvarez, McPhillips, Scott, Perrello)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will discuss reports from the Planning Division and Community Resources Division and consider resolutions to modify Resolution 389-25 adopted on September 18, 2025.

• Modification of Resolution 389-25 (Office for the Aging and Deoul)
• Planning Division October 2025 report
• Community Resources Division November 2025 report
• Q3 Market Report 2025
• Public Comment period

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved three resolutions (IDs 7851, 7856, 7870) for onward consideration by the County Legislature on November 20, 2025. All three motions were carried unanimously with a 3‑0 vote by Legislators Alvarez, Scott, and Perrello. The resolutions include two modifications to Resolution 389‑25 for the Office for the Aging and Development and one to fund food‑staple purchases and a 2026 budget increase for the Community Assistance Center.

• Approved Resolution ID‑7851 (modify Resolution 389‑25, Office for the Aging) to be carried (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution ID‑7856 (modify Resolution 389‑25, Office for the Aging) to be carried (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution ID‑7870 (food staples purchase & 2026 budget increase for Community Assistance Center) to be carried (3‑0)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The committee will receive reports from the Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E-911 and EMS, and Probation. Other updates are scheduled from the Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner's Office, and NYSP. No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Division of Public Safety ID-7881 November 2025 report
• Bureau of Fire ID-7880 Public Safety Meeting 11-25 report
• E-911 and EMS ID-7882 September reports for EMS, Fire, and Police
• Probation ID-7879 October monthly report

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee voted 4-0 to go into executive session at 10:30 am to discuss collective bargaining agreements, then voted 4-0 to return to open session at 11:14 am, and finally voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining agreements (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Sullivan County Economic Development Committee will receive and discuss four reports: a Workforce Development monthly report, an IDA activity report for October, a Sullivan County Visitors Association 2026 budget rationale, and updates from the Chamber of Commerce and Partnership for Economic Development. No resolutions are scheduled. The meeting concludes with public comment and adjournment.

• Division of Community Resources – Workforce Development Monthly Report (Nov 2025)
• IDA – Activity Report (Oct 2025)
• Sullivan County Visitors Association – 2026 Budget Rationale
• Chamber of Commerce – report
• Partnership for Economic Development – report

The Economic Development Committee heard updates from the Division of Community Resources, the Industrial Development Agency, the Partnership for Economic Development, the Visitor's Association, and the Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 a.m.

Government Services Committee

The committee will meet to receive reports from several county departments and affiliated institutions. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote during this meeting.

• Purchasing & Central Services report ID-7865
• County Clerk report
• Board of Elections report
• SUNY Sullivan report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The Government Services Committee met on November 6, 2025, at 9:02 am. Members received updates from Purchasing & Central Services, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No discussions, public comments, or resolutions were recorded. The committee adjourned at 9:27 am.

County Legislature

The County Legislature will consider modifying contracts for legal services, road repairs, and solid waste disposal, and will set public hearings for the 2026 tentative budget. The agenda includes numerous resolutions to authorize agreements and position changes across various county departments.

• Set Public Hearings for the 2026 Sullivan County Tentative Budget
• Authorize contract with Lehigh Valley Building Systems for Road Maintenance Building repair
• Authorize contract extension for crane rental services with JK Crane
• Authorize contract with Grand Canyon University for Social Work interns
• Authorize contract with Firstlight for Fiber Connection payment

The full Sullivan County Legislature voted unanimously to adopt a series of resolutions. They approved contract modifications with Coordinated Care Services and Rural Law Center, eliminated two administrative positions, and corrected tax rolls for three towns. Additional resolutions authorized agreements for defensive driving training, emergency‑services grant applications, and other county initiatives.

• Approved contract modification with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (8‑0) – Enactment No: 397-25
• Abolished two administrative positions and created one case‑management position (8‑0) – Enactment No: 398-25
• Authorized contract modification with Rural Law Center (8‑0) – Enactment No: 399-25
• Authorized MOU with PERMA for defensive driving (8‑0) – Enactment No: 400-25
• Authorized MOU for NY STROKE emergency‑care network (8‑0) – Enactment No: 401-25
• Corrected 2025 tax roll for Town of Thompson, Tax Map #30‑2‑16 (6‑0, 2 abstentions) – Enactment No: 402-25
• Corrected 2025 tax roll for Town of Fallsburg, Tax Map #19‑10‑8 (6‑0, 2 abstentions) – Enactment No: 403-25
• Corrected 2025 tax roll for Town of Fallsburg, Tax Map #20‑1‑35.1 (6‑0, 2 abstentions) – Enactment No: 404-25

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is meeting to vote on various contracts, budget modifications, and appointments. The body will also establish dates for public hearings regarding the 2026 tentative budget and an amendment to Chapter 182 of the Sullivan County Code.

• Set public hearings for the 2026 Sullivan County Tentative Budget
• Public hearing on December 18, 2025, to amend Chapter 182 of the Sullivan County Code
• Authorize spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund
• Contract with Lehigh Valley Building Systems for Road Maintenance Building repairs at Maplewood Facility
• Contract with John Herbert Company for flooring replacement at the Travis Building

The Sullivan County Executive Committee authorized a series of contracts and contract modifications, including with the New York State Board of Elections and several service providers. It approved spending from the county's Opioid Settlement Fund and set public hearings for the 2026 tentative budget and a code amendment. The committee also appointed representatives to the Upper Delaware River Watershed Network Steering Committee.

• Authorized contract with New York State Board of Elections (ID-7809) – approved
• Authorized modification of Resolution No. 389-25 (ID-7811) – approved
• Authorized probation department contract with Resorts World Catskills (ID-7819) – approved
• Authorized spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund (ID-7840) – approved
• Authorized purchase order to PF Volkmann & Associates for CISM trainings (ID-7841) – approved
• Set public hearings for the 2026 Sullivan County Tentative Budget (ID-7848) – approved
• Set public hearing Dec 18, 2025 to amend Chapter 182 of the County Code (ID-7850) – approved
• Authorized contract with Lehigh Valley Building Systems for Road Maintenance Building repair (ID-7852) – approved

Health & Human Services

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions. These include modifying the contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. for specialized financial services, and entering new agreements with Grand Canyon University, DSS/DCS, DSS/OFA, and CARES of NY, Inc. for various program support. Additional agreements for home visiting services are also on the agenda.

• Modify contract with Coordinated Care Services, Incorporated (CCSI) for Specialized Financial Services (ID‑7632)
• Enter into contract with Grand Canyon University for student interns in Social Work at the Department of Community Services (ID‑7812)
• Execute agreements between DSS and DCS for substance use assessment and monitoring (ID‑7817)
• Execute agreements between DSS and OFA for assistance with HEAP (ID‑7820)
• Execute agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. (ID‑7828)

The committee voted unanimously to approve six resolutions covering contracts and agreements for health and human services, including a contract modification with CCSI and new partnerships with Grand Canyon University, DSS/DCS, DSS/OFA, CARES of NY, Inc., and DSS/DPH. Each resolution was carried with a 4‑0 vote and will be forwarded to the County Legislature on October 23, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 1:30 pm.

• Approved modification of contract with Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved contract with Grand Canyon University for social work student interns (4-0)
• Approved agreement between DSS and DCS for substance‑use assessment and monitoring (4-0)
• Approved agreement between DSS and OFA for assistance with HEAP (4-0)
• Approved agreement with CARES of NY, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved agreement between DSS and DPH for Home Visiting Program Preventive Services (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to review the October monthly report and vote on several service contracts. Decisions include roadwork modifications and the selection of waste disposal providers for 2026.

• Modification agreement with Elderlee Inc. for construction on County Road 19 (Claryville Rd.)
• Contracts for loading, hauling, and disposal of solid waste starting January 1, 2026
• Contract extension for crane rental services with JK Crane (Bid B-24-35)
• Modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. for road embankment repair on County Road 72
• Aviation Capital Project Agreement with NYSDOT for General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation Design at Sullivan County International Airport

The Public Works Committee approved five resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements, each passing unanimously with a 6‑0 vote. The resolutions cover additional construction services on County Road 19, solid‑waste disposal contracts starting Jan 1 2026, a crane rental extension, emergency road embankment repair on County Road 72, and an aviation capital project for the Sullivan County International Airport. All five resolutions were forwarded to the County Legislature for consideration on Oct 23 2025. The meeting adjourned at 11:24 am.

• Approved Resolution ID-7821 to modify Elderlee Inc. contract for County Road 19 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution ID-7822 to authorize solid‑waste loading, hauling and disposal contracts starting Jan 1 2026 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution ID-7824 to extend JK Crane contract for crane rental services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution ID-7825 to modify Sullivan County Paving, Inc. contract for road embankment repair on County Road 72 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution ID-7826 to authorize Aviation Capital Project Agreement for SCIA apron rehabilitation design (6-0)
• Moved each resolution to the County Legislature meeting on Oct 23 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will review reports from county financial and IT divisions. Members are deciding on a modification to the 2025 budget and corrections to the 2025 tax rolls for the towns of Thompson and Fallsburg.

• Modification of the 2025 Budget (ID-7818)
• Correction of 2025 tax roll for Town of Thompson (Tax Map #30.-2-16)
• Correction of 2025 tax roll for Town of Fallsburg (Tax Map #19.-10-8)
• Correction of 2025 tax roll for Town of Fallsburg (Tax Map #20.-1-35.1)

The Management & Budget Committee approved four resolutions to be sent to the County Legislature on October 23, 2025. The resolutions include modifying the 2025 budget and correcting the 2025 tax rolls for the Towns of Thompson and Fallsburg. All motions were adopted with the recorded vote counts. The committee also entered and exited an executive session unanimously.

• Modified 2025 Budget (ID-7818) – motion passed 5-0 in favor
• Corrected 2025 tax roll of Town of Thompson (Tax Map #30-2-16, ID-7799) – motion passed 3-0; Matt Phillips and Nicholas Salomone abstained
• Corrected 2025 tax roll of Town of Fallsburg (Tax Map #19-10-8, ID-7800) – resolution carried to County Legislature (aye: Chairman McPhillips, District 7 Legislator Perrello, District 6 Legislator Alvarez; abstain: Vice Chairman McPhillips, District 4 Legislator Salomone)
• Corrected 2025 tax roll of Town of Fallsburg (Tax Map #20-1-35.1, ID-7801) – resolution carried to County Legislature (aye: Chairman McPhillips, Vice Chairman McPhillips, District 7 Legislator Perrello, District 6 Legislator Alvarez, District 4 Legislator Salomone; aye: all listed)
• Motion to enter executive session at 9:59 am – adopted 5-0
• Motion to exit executive session at 10:28 am – adopted 5-0
• Adjournment of the meeting – motion adopted

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to consider several resolutions regarding county staffing and employee training. The body will discuss the creation and abolition of positions across multiple departments.

• Abolish two Administrative positions and create one Case Management position in Community Services (ID-7741)
• Authorize a Memorandum of Understanding with PERMA and the American Institute of Safety for employee defensive driving courses (ID-7793)
• Create one Grand Jury Stenographer position in the District Attorney’s Office (ID-7831)
• Abolish and create positions in the Division of Information Technology Services (ID-7835)

The Human Resources Committee approved three resolutions: abolishing two administrative positions and creating one case management position in Community Services; authorizing a memorandum of understanding with Public Employer Risk Management for defensive‑driving training; and creating a jury stenographer position in the District Attorney’s Office. The resolution concerning IT services was listed but no vote outcome was recorded. All three approved resolutions were carried by the committee.

• Approved abolishing two admin positions and creating one case management position in Community Services (carried)
• Approved authorizing MOU with Public Employer Risk Management for defensive driving (carried)
• Approved creating one jury stenographer position in the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office (carried)
• Resolution to abolish and create positions in the Sullivan County Division of Information Technology Services presented; no vote recorded

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to receive reports from the Veterans Service Agency and various Veterans Service Organizations. The agenda includes a period for public comment and a section for resolutions.

• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-7796
• Commander's Reports from Veterans Service Organizations

The committee voted unanimously (5‑0) to send a letter concerning the DOLE Act. The meeting was then adjourned at 12:32 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved letter on DOLE Act (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider two resolutions: one to authorize a financial support agreement with the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation, and another to modify a contract with the Rural Law Center for legal services to the Office for the Aging, including funding for extension years. The meeting also includes reports from the Division of Community Resources (ID-7798) and the Division of Planning (ID-7802), as well as a public comment period.

• Resolution to authorize a financial support agreement with Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation (ID-7803).
• Resolution to modify a contract with Rural Law Center for legal services to the Office for the Aging, including funding for extension years (ID-7790).
• Division of Community Resources 2025 PandCR October Report (ID-7798).
• Division of Planning September 2025 report (ID-7802).
• Public comment session.

The Planning and Community Resources Committee carried two resolutions: one to authorize an agreement with the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation for financial support, and another to authorize a contract modification with the Rural Law Center. Both resolutions were approved and will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on October 23, 2025. The land bank resolution passed with three Ayes, one Abstain, and one Absent; the contract modification passed with four Ayes and one Absent.

• Authorized agreement with Sullivan County Land Bank Corp (3 Ayes, 1 Abstain, 1 Absent)
• Authorized contract modification with Rural Law Center (4 Ayes, 1 Absent)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will hear reports from the Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E‑911 & EMS, Probation, Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner's Office, and NYSP. After the reports, the committee will consider two resolutions: one to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the New York Strategic Training and Response Outreach for Key Emergency (NY STROKE) Care Network (ID‑7795), and another to approve preparation of a grant application for the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services Emergency Services IP Network (ESInet) Readiness Grant Program (ID‑7804).

• Resolution to authorize MOU for NY STROKE Care Network (ID‑7795)
• Resolution to authorize preparation of grant application for DHSES ESInet Readiness Grant (ID‑7804)
• Division of Public Safety report (ID‑7814)
• Bureau of Fire report (ID‑7815)
• E‑911 & EMS report (ID‑7808)

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee carried a resolution to authorize a Memorandum of Understanding for the NY STROKE Care Network. It also carried a resolution to authorize preparation of a grant application for the NY State DHSES ESInet Readiness Grant program. The committee entered and exited executive session unanimously and then adjourned.

• Resolution to authorize MOU for NY STROKE Care Network carried
• Resolution to authorize grant application for DHSES ESInet Readiness Grant carried
• Motion to enter executive session passed 5-0
• Motion to exit executive session passed 5-0
• Motion to adjourn passed

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review reports from the Division of Community Resources and the Industrial Development Agency (IDA). The meeting includes updates from the Chamber of Commerce and the Partnership for Economic Development.

• Division of Community Resources Workforce Development Monthly Report (ID-7797)
• IDA Activity Report for September 2025 (ID-7813)

The committee met on October 9, 2025 at the Government Center. Members presented updates from the Division of Community Resources, IDA, SCVA, and the Chamber of Commerce. No resolutions or votes were taken, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:04 a.m.

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee considered a resolution to authorize a contract with the New York State Board of Elections. Legislator Joseph Perrello moved to carry the resolution, and Legislator Matt McPhillips seconded it. The motion was carried by the committee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Authorized contract with New York State Board of Elections (motion carried)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions covering public safety, grant funding, and inter‑governmental agreements. Items include a $125,000 state grant for Callicoon Riverside Park, approval of the 2026 STOP DWI Plan, and a lease for public safety communications facilities. The body will also consider a workforce development plan, a solar project agreement, and other administrative actions.

• Authorize $125,000 State Municipal Facilities Grant for Callicoon Riverside Park (ID‑7719)
• Approve the 2026 STOP DWI Plan and allow the County Manager to sign agreements (ID‑7711)
• Authorize a lease with a third‑party land owner for public safety communications facilities (ID‑7727)
• Authorize spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund (ID‑7775)
• Approve an inter‑municipal agreement with Town of Forestburgh and Town of Thompson for the Town Line Solar Project (ID‑7770)

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted a series of resolutions covering grant authorizations, public safety initiatives, land bank appointments, and budget changes. All motions were carried with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The actions include funding for a park project, a DWI prevention plan, and infrastructure improvements.

• Authorized $125,000 State Municipal Facilities Grant for Callicoon Riverside Park (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 362-25)
• Approved 2026 STOP DWI Plan and authorized County Manager to sign agreements (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 359-25)
• Appointed members to Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation (adopted 7-0, 2 abstentions, Enactment No. 364-25)
• Approved funding through 2025 Removal of Unsafe Structures program to two municipalities (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 365-25)
• Accepted contract with NY State Dept of Health for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 372-25)
• Authorized agreement with Town of Liberty for water and sewer infrastructure on old Route 17 (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 373-25)
• Modified the 2025 County budget (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 378-25)
• Authorized a public hearing for the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (adopted 9-0, Enactment No. 358-25)

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will consider a series of resolutions covering funding programs, public health initiatives, and inter‑municipal agreements. Items include authorizing the County Manager to vote on Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 plan and approving spending from the opioid settlement fund. The committee will also address lease extensions, youth program funding, and updates to the HIPAA compliance policy.

• Authorize County Manager to vote for Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 plan (ID-7763)
• Amend resolution to continue current lease on a month‑by‑month basis (ID-7758)
• Allocate NYS Office of Children and Family Services funding to youth programs (ID-7769)
• Inter‑municipal agreement with Forestburgh and Thompson for joint review of Town Line Solar Project (ID-7770)
• Authorize spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund (ID-7775)

The Executive Committee approved a resolution to opt in to settlement agreements with eight opioid manufacturers (Enactment No: 393-25). The motion was carried unanimously. Several other resolutions were also carried, including funding programs, land preservation designations, and updates to county policies.

• Approved Legislative Discretionary Funding program (Enactment No: 380-25)
• Approved Hudson Valley Community Preservation Act designation (Enactment No: 381-25)
• Authorized County Manager to sign 2025‑2026 Aging Office plan update (Enactment No: 382-25)
• Amended Resolution #256‑22 to continue lease month‑by‑month (Enactment No: 383-25)
• Authorized County Manager to vote for Purdue Pharma Chapter 11 plan (Enactment No: 384-25)
• Amended veterans property‑tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans (Enactment No: 385-25)
• Opted into settlement agreements with eight opioid manufacturers (Enactment No: 393-25)
• Authorized SCVA tourism grant program, reduced funding to $300,000 and made funds reimbursable (Enactment No: 392-25, vote 9‑0 then 8‑1)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will consider resolutions to authorize agreements with the New York State Department of Health for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs Program and to execute agreements for the operation of Warming Centers in Monticello and Liberty. The committee will also review a monthly report and a presentation on the Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard.

• Resolution to authorize third-party vendor agreements
• Contract with NY State Dept. of Health for CYSHCN Program
• Agreements for Warming Centers in Monticello and Liberty
• Agreements for Foster Care Related Service Providers
• Presentation on Sullivan Fresh Community Cupboard

The Health & Human Services Committee approved four resolutions: authorizing reimbursable third‑party vendor agreements, entering a contract for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program, executing agreements for warming centers in Monticello and Liberty, and executing agreements with foster‑care service providers. All four were carried and will be presented to the County Legislature on September 18, 2025. The Childhood Cancer Awareness Month presentation was postponed to the next Executive Committee meeting.

• Approved resolution to authorize reimbursable third‑party vendor agreements (carried)
• Approved resolution to accept contract with NY State Dept. of Health for CYSHCN program (carried)
• Approved resolution to execute agreements for warming centers in Monticello and Liberty (carried)
• Approved resolution to execute agreement with foster‑care service providers (carried)

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will receive reports from several county divisions, including the Treasurer and ITS. The body is scheduled to consider a resolution to modify the 2025 budget.

• Resolution to modify the 2025 budget (ID-7756)
• Real Property Tax Services monthly report for July 2025 (ID-7759)

The Management & Budget Committee approved a resolution to modify the 2025 budget (ID‑7756). The motion was made by District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, seconded by District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, and carried with votes from Chairman Brian McPhillips, Joseph Perrello, Luis Alvarez, and Nicholas Salomone. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved modification to the 2025 budget (Resolution ID‑7756) – passed by vote of McPhillips, Perrello, Alvarez, Salomone

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to reclassify three positions within the Department of Purchasing and Central Services. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on September 11, 2025, at the Government Center in Monticello.

• Resolution to reclassify three positions in Purchasing and Central Services
• Committee meeting at Government Center, 100 North Street, Monticello
• Committee members include Chairman Amanda Ward and Vice Chairman Luis Alvarez

The Human Resources Committee approved a resolution (ID‑7715) to reclassify three positions in the Department of Purchasing and Central Services. The motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, and carried with four affirmative votes and one absence. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Resolution to reclassify three Department of Purchasing positions carried (4‑0, 1 absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review a monthly report and consider resolutions to authorize contracts for highway maintenance, cleaning services, and a state grant application. The agenda includes a discussion on a federal aid project for County Bridge 368.

• Authorize contract modification for Highway Job Order Contract Project ID-7750
• Execute contract with Custodial Cleaning Services at various county buildings
• Resolution to authorize filing a pre-application for State Grant in-aid for Municipal Waste Reduction
• Resolution to authorize Requests for Amendments for County Bridge 368 federal aid project
• Document commitment to continue maintenance of CB 368

The Public Works Committee moved and seconded five resolutions, all of which were approved unanimously (6-0). Each resolution will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on September 18, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

• Resolution to authorize County Manager or Chairperson to amend the Northern Border Regional Commission bridge funding agreement (passed 6-0)
• Resolution to file a pre‑application for a State Grant for Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator/Education project (passed 6-0)
• Resolution to execute a contract with Custodial Cleaning Services for county buildings (passed 6-0)
• Resolution to authorize a contract modification for Highway Job Order Contract Project ID‑7750 (passed 6-0)
• Resolution to document the County’s commitment to continue maintenance of County Bridge 368 (passed 6-0)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is meeting to consider a resolution regarding pole attachment agreements. This is a special meeting focused on a single resolution.

• Amend Resolution 309-25 to authorize Pole Attachment Agreements (ID-7738)

The County Legislature adopted an amendment to Resolution 309-25 to authorize Pole Attachment Agreements (ID‑7738). The motion was made by Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by Vice Chairman Joseph Perrello, and carried with all eight legislators present voting aye; Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo was absent. The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

• Amended Resolution 309-25 to authorize Pole Attachment Agreements (ID‑7738) – adopted (all present aye)
• Special Full Board Meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will review monthly reports, discuss the Hudson Valley Community Preservation Act, and authorize a public hearing for the Office for the Aging. The body will also consider funding for park improvements, a countywide groundwater study, and a sister city partnership with Ukraine.

• Authorize $125,000 State Municipal Facilities Grant for Callicoon Riverside Park
• Authorize public hearing for Sullivan County Office for the Aging
• Direct development of RFP for countywide groundwater study
• Award funding for Removal of Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program
• Establish Sister Community Partnership with Ternopil Region, Ukraine

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved six resolutions to be forwarded to the County Legislature, including a public hearing for the Office for the Aging and a $125,000 state grant for Callicoon Riverside Park. All motions were carried unanimously by the four voting members. The committee also held an executive session on collective bargaining agreements.

• Authorized one public hearing for the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (approved, unanimous)
• Authorized County Manager to apply for and accept a $125,000 State Municipal Facilities Grant for Callicoon Riverside Park design and construction (approved, unanimous)
• Appointed members to the Sullivan County Land Bank Corporation (approved, unanimous)
• Directed development and issuance of an RFP for a countywide groundwater study (approved, unanimous)
• Awarded funding through the 2025 Removal of Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program to two municipalities (approved, unanimous)
• Established a Sister Community Partnership between Sullivan County, NY and Ternopil Region, Ukraine (approved, unanimous)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will consider several resolutions, including approval of the 2026 Stop DWI Plan. Other items include authorizing a canine program agreement for the sheriff’s office, leasing land for communications facilities, a right‑of‑way agreement with a school district, and accepting a donated ambulance. The meeting also includes reports from the Division of Public Safety, Fire Bureau, E‑911/EMS, and Probation Department.

• Resolution ID-7711: Approve the 2026 Stop DWI Plan
• Resolution ID-7712: Authorize sheriff’s office agreement with CSEA for canine program
• Resolution ID-7727: Lease land for public safety communications facilities
• Resolution ID-7728: Right‑of‑way agreement with Sullivan West Central School District
• Resolution ID-7733: Accept donation of an ambulance from BOCES

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee approved six resolutions: the 2026 Stop DWI Plan, an amended agreement for the sheriff’s canine program, a lease for public safety communications facilities, a right‑of‑way agreement with Sullivan West Central School District, acceptance of a donated ambulance, and an amendment to a grant date. All motions were carried and will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on September 18, 2025. The committee adjourned at 11:12 am.

• Approved 2026 Stop DWI Plan (resolution carried)
• Approved amended sheriff’s canine program agreement (resolution carried 5‑0)
• Approved lease for public safety communications facilities (resolution carried)
• Approved right‑of‑way agreement with Sullivan West Central School District (resolution carried)
• Approved acceptance of ambulance donation from BOCES (resolution carried)
• Approved amendment to grant dates for NY State Office of Victim Services (resolution carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider two resolutions. The first authorizes the Chair of the Legislature to sign the Sullivan County Four‑Year Local Workforce Development Plan for 2025‑2029. The second authorizes an agreement with the Town of Liberty to provide funding for the Old Route 17 Liberty Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project. The meeting also includes monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, IDA, and local business groups.

• Resolution to authorize the Chair of the Legislature to sign the Sullivan County Four‑Year Local Workforce Development Plan (ID‑7720)
• Resolution to authorize an agreement with the Town of Liberty to fund the Old Route 17 Liberty Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project (ID‑7740)

The Economic Development Committee approved two resolutions to be forwarded to the County Legislature on September 18, 2025. One resolution authorizes the Chair of the Legislature to sign the Sullivan County Four‑Year Local Workforce Development Plan. The other resolution authorizes an agreement with the Town of Liberty to provide funding for the Old Route 17 Liberty water and sewer infrastructure project.

• Approved resolution to authorize Chair to sign Four‑Year Local Workforce Development Plan (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to authorize agreement with Town of Liberty for funding Old Route 17 water and sewer project (motion carried)

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will convene to review reports from the Purchasing & Central Services department, the Board of Elections, the County Clerk, SUNY Sullivan, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions are scheduled for consideration.

• Review of Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-7725)
• Reports from Board of Elections
• Reports from County Clerk
• Reports from SUNY Sullivan
• Reports from Cornell Cooperative Extension

The committee heard updates from the Purchasing & Central Services Director and SUNY Sullivan President. No representatives from the Board of Elections, County Clerk, or Cornell Cooperative Extension attended. No resolutions were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:13 am.

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is conducting a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 budget for the Sullivan County Community College (SCCC). The meeting includes a review of the college budget breakdown.

• Public hearing on SCCC 2025-2026 Budget

The Legislature held a public hearing on the Sullivan County Community College 2025‑2026 budget. After brief presentations and public comments, a motion to close the hearing was moved, seconded, and adopted. No other actions or approvals were taken.

• Motion to close public hearing adopted

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing to discuss extending the sunset date for 12 and 13 year old hunters. The meeting agenda lists Proposed Local Law ID-7677 and the Public Hearing Notice ID-7460 as the primary items for discussion.

• Public hearing on Proposed Local Law ID-7677
• Public Hearing Notice ID-7460
• Extension of sunset date for 12 and 13 year old hunters

Legislators held a public hearing on extending the sunset date for 12‑ and 13‑year‑old hunters. Two residents, Heather Brown and Chris Lesser, offered comments. The hearing was formally closed by motion of Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by Legislator Matt McPhillips. No decision, approval, denial, or vote tally was recorded.

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on a resolution to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for roof repairs at the Sullivan County Jail and Sheriff Administration Facility in Monticello. Additional items include amendments to several resolutions, budget modifications, and approvals of various agreements and permits.

• Resolution to execute a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for jail roof repairs (ID-7666)
• Amend Resolution #551-17 to change price from $50 to $75 effective Jan 1 2026 (ID-7541)
• Authorize mileage reimbursement for District Attorney interns (ID-7628)
• Approve the 2025‑2026 Sullivan County Community College budget (ID-7671)
• Authorize a 5‑year agreement with Schneider Geospatial, LLC (ID-7704)

The Sullivan County Legislature approved the 2025‑2026 budget for the County Community College with a unanimous 9‑0 vote. It also extended the sales‑and‑use tax rate on tangible personal property and adopted the Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan. A series of other resolutions covering fees, reimbursements, contracts, and local law amendments were adopted as well.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 Community College budget (9‑0)
• Extended current sales and use tax rate on tangible personal property (9‑0)
• Approved Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan (7 aye, 1 nay, 1 absent)
• Amended fee price from $50 to $75 effective Jan 1 2026 (8‑0)
• Authorized mileage reimbursement for District Attorney interns (8‑0)
• Entered agreement with Town of Fallsburg for capital work on O&W Rail Trail (8‑0)
• Authorized scholarship agreement with Sullivan County Community College for EMT training (8‑0)
• Enacted local law amendments to hunting regulations (8‑0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2025-2026 Sullivan County Community College budget, amending local laws regarding hunting and agricultural districts, and authorizing various contracts and grants.

• Adopt 2025-2026 Sullivan County Community College Budget
• Authorize contract with Traffic and Parking Control, Co., LLC
• Authorize 3-year agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw
• Authorize contract with New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA)
• Authorize implementation of an on-premises Sharefile Instance

The Sullivan County Executive Committee carried a slate of resolutions to be forwarded to the County Legislature. Items approved included extending the current sales and use tax rate, adopting the 2025‑2026 community college budget, and authorizing several contracts and agreements. All motions were carried unanimously by the listed members.

• Extend current sales and use tax rate on tangible personal property (ID-7664) – carried
• Adopt 2025‑2026 Sullivan County Community College Budget (ID-7671) – carried
• Authorize contract with Traffic and Parking Control, Co., LLC (ID-7688) – carried
• Authorize interim agreement with New York State Nurses Association (ID-7690) – carried
• Authorize Master Subscription and Services Agreement with Swift Pocket LLC d/b/a Maple (ID-7692) – carried
• Authorize 3‑year agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw (ID-7693) – carried
• Authorize 3‑year agreement with Thomson Reuters for Clear research product (ID-7694) – carried
• Authorize implementation of on‑premises (non‑cloud) ShareFile instance (ID-7696) – carried

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will receive the August 2025 monthly report (ID-7669) and hold a public comment period. No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Review August 2025 Monthly Report (ID-7669)

The committee held its regular meeting, heard updates from department officials and public comments, and then adjourned. No resolutions or formal actions were taken.

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to authorize the final approval of the County’s Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan for NYSDEC review. Members will also consider contracts for pavement marking and roof repairs.

• Final approval of the Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP)
• Modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc. (dba SPM, Inc.) for County Roads
• Contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for roof repairs at Sullivan County Jail and Sheriff Administration Facility

The Public Works Committee approved three resolutions and sent them to the County Legislature meeting on August 21, 2025. The first resolution (ID‑7660) authorizes final approval of the Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan and passed unanimously 7‑0. The second (ID‑7665) authorizes the County Manager to execute a modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc., and the third (ID‑7666) authorizes a contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for jail roof repairs; both were carried by the committee.

• Approved Resolution ID‑7660 to authorize final approval of the Draft Local Solid Waste Management Plan – vote 7‑0
• Approved Resolution ID‑7665 to authorize County Manager to execute modification agreement with Seneca Pavement Marking, Inc. – carried
• Approved Resolution ID‑7666 to execute contract with Titan Roofing, Inc. for jail roof repairs – carried

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will consider a resolution to eliminate the Crime Victims Services Advocate position and establish a Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator role within the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office. The change restructures victim services staffing in the district attorney’s office. No other substantive items are listed beyond routine reports and public comment.

• Resolution (ID‑7667) to abolish the Crime Victims Services Advocate position and create a Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator position in the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office

The Human Resources Committee adopted a resolution to abolish one Crime Victims Services Advocate position and create one Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator position in the Sullivan County District Attorney’s Office. The motion was made by Legislator Joseph Perrello, seconded by Legislator Catherine Scott, and was carried by the members present. The resolution will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on August 21, 2025.

• Adopted resolution to abolish Crime Victims Services Advocate position and create Crime Victim Specialist Coordinator position (motion carried)

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will meet to review monthly reports from several county offices. Members are scheduled to vote on the apportionment of the 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax and a modification to the 2025 Budget.

• Apportionment of the 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax (ID-7634)
• Modification of the 2025 Budget (ID-7673)
• Review of Real Property Tax Services Monthly Report for June 2025 (ID-7674)

The Management & Budget Committee carried two resolutions: one to apportion the 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax (ID‑7634) and another to modify the 2025 budget (ID‑7673). Both motions were approved unanimously (5‑0) and will be forwarded to the County Legislature on August 21, 2025. The committee also entered and exited an executive session unanimously (5‑0) before adjourning.

• Approved apportionment of 2nd Quarter Mortgage Tax (ID‑7634) – motion carried 5‑0
• Approved modification of the 2025 Budget (ID‑7673) – motion carried 5‑0
• Moved into executive session to discuss CSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement – motion carried 5‑0
• Moved out of executive session – motion carried 5‑0
• Adjourned the meeting – motion carried

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding an emergency meeting to consider one resolution. The body will decide whether to authorize the County Manager to execute an agreement with Ecolab, Inc. regarding a Care Center dishwasher.

• Agreement with Ecolab, Inc. (ID-7670)

The County Legislature adopted a resolution authorizing the County Manager to execute an agreement with Ecolab, Inc. The motion was made by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott, seconded by District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips, and carried with seven affirmative votes and no opposition. The emergency meeting was adjourned at 11:21 a.m.

• Authorized County Manager to execute agreement with Ecolab, Inc. (adopted, 7‑0)
• Adjourned emergency meeting at 11:21 a.m.

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider an agreement with the Town of Fallsburg to fund capital improvements on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail. It will also vote on a resolution modifying Resolution No. 252-25 to set one‑year terms for MOUs by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging, with possible renewals. Additional items include a resolution to modify Resolution No. 268-25 and a request for proposals for a mobile food concession at Lake Superior State Park.

• Agreement with Town of Fallsburg for capital work on the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail (ID‑7649)
• Resolution to modify Resolution No. 252-25, setting one‑year MOU terms for the Office for the Aging (ID‑7629)
• Resolution to modify Resolution No. 268-25 (ID‑7641)
• Request for proposals for a mobile food concession at Lake Superior State Park (ID‑7647)

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved four resolutions. Resolutions #1 and #4, modifying aging‑service MOUs, passed 3‑0. Resolutions #2 and #3, authorizing a Fallsburg rail‑trail agreement and a Lake Superior State Park food‑concession RFP, passed 4‑0.

• Approved Resolution #1 modifying MOU terms for SCOFA, vote 3-0
• Approved Resolution #4 modifying Resolution 268-25, vote 3-0
• Approved Resolution #2 agreement with Town of Fallsburg for Sullivan O&W Rail Trail, vote 4-0
• Approved Resolution #3 RFP for mobile food concession at Lake Superior State Park, vote 4-0

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources and the Industrial Development Authority (IDA). No resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Division of Community Resources Workforce Development Monthly Report
• IDA August Activity Report
• Committee to review workforce and economic development reports

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will review reports from several county departments. The body is considering a resolution to clarify that a $150,000 cost limit in Resolution No. 338-24 applies annually.

• Amendment to Resolution No. 338-24 regarding a total cost not to exceed $150,000 annually

The Government Services Committee met on August 7, 2025 and considered several reports. A motion to amend Resolution No. 338‑24 to insert the word “annually” after the phrase “total cost not to exceed $150,000” was made, seconded, and carried. The amended resolution will be forwarded to the County Legislature at its meeting on August 21, 2025.

• Amended Resolution No. 338-24 to add “annually” after cost limit; motion carried

Veterans Committee

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee will convene to hear reports from service organizations and the Veterans Service Agency. The primary action is a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 2025-A,74 and Senate Bill S1183.

• Call to order and roll call
• Commander's reports from Veterans Service Organizations
• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report
• Public comment period
• Resolution urging passage of Assembly Bill 2025-A,74 and Senate Bill S1183

The Veterans Committee approved, without opposition, a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 2025‑A,74 and Senate Bill S1183. The resolution was amended and the amendment passed 5‑0. The committee also moved to forward the resolution to the County Legislature meeting on August 21, 2025, which was carried by the five members present.

• Adopted resolution urging NYS Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 2025‑A,74 and Senate Bill S1183 (5‑0)
• Amended resolution as introduced by Veterans Committee (5‑0)
• Motion to forward resolution to County Legislature meeting 8/21/2025 carried (5‑0)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will discuss monthly reports from emergency management, fire, and probation bureaus. The body is deciding to amend a resolution to increase a fee from $50 to $75 effective January 1, 2026, and to authorize mileage reimbursement for District Attorney interns. A resolution authorizing an agreement with Sullivan County Community College to provide EMT training scholarships is also on the agenda.

• Amend Resolution # 551-17 to increase fee from $50 to $75 effective Jan 1, 2026
• Authorize mileage reimbursement for District Attorney Interns
• Authorize agreement with Sullivan County Community College for EMT training scholarships
• Receive Emergency Management Commissioner's August Report
• Receive Bureau of Fire August Report

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee approved an amendment to Resolution #551-17 changing the price from $50 to $75 effective Jan. 1, 2026. It authorized mileage reimbursement for District Attorney interns. It also approved a resolution authorizing a scholarship agreement with Sullivan County Community College for EMT training. All three motions were carried and will be sent to the County Legislature on Aug. 21, 2025.

• Amended Resolution #551-17 to raise price to $75 (motion carried)
• Authorized mileage reimbursement for District Attorney interns (motion carried)
• Authorized scholarship agreement with Sullivan County Community College for EMT training (motion carried)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on a local law that would allow the body to override New York State’s real‑property tax cap. It will also consider several contracts and funding actions, including a broadband infrastructure advance and a pole‑attachment agreement with multiple telecom providers. Additional items include a contract modification for design services at the D & H Canal Linear Park and the appointment of an IDA board member.

• Authorize Local Law to override NY State Real Property Tax Cap (Item 19)
• Approve advance from General Fund for county‑wide broadband network (Item 11)
• Enter into contract with On The Job And Off, LLC for Community Services (Item 1)
• Modify contract with Fisher Associates for design and engineering at D & H Canal Linear Park (Item 7)
• Authorize pole‑attachment agreement with Verizon, Spectrum, Charter Communications, and Frontier Communications (Item 28)

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted a series of resolutions, including a local law that overrides the New York State real‑property tax cap. It also approved funding for a countywide broadband network, modified the 2025 budget, and provided two school resource officers to the Sullivan West School District. Additional actions included authorizing an information‑sharing agreement with DHS/FEMA and reclassifying county staff positions.

• Approved Local Law to override NY State real‑property tax cap (6‑3 vote, Enactment 300-25)
• Authorized advance from the General Fund for a countywide broadband infrastructure network (Enactment 292-25)
• Modified the 2025 County Budget (Enactment 290-25)
• Provided two school resource officers to the Sullivan West School District (Enactment 284-25)
• Authorized execution of an Information Sharing Agreement with DHS/FEMA/FIMA, designating Tetra Tech (Enactment 289-25)
• Approved contract with On The Job And Off, LLC for Community Services (Enactment 282-25)
• Reclassified position #1257 to Adult Care Center Staffing Services Program Coordinator (Enactment 291-25)
• Authorized County Manager to enter agreement for Summer Youth Employment Services (Enactment 295-25)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will discuss the Housing Trust Fund and review several resolutions. Key items include a proposed local law regarding the New York State Real Property Tax Cap and the scheduling of multiple public hearings for August 21, 2025.

• Proposed Local Law to override the New York State Real Property Tax Cap (ID-7579)
• Public hearings set for August 21 regarding the 2025-2026 Tentative SCCC Budget, Cannabis Enforcement, and 12-13 year old hunters deadline
• Resolution to authorize funds for the Sullivan Broadband Local Development Corporation (ID-7590)
• Authorization for the Probation Department to contract with Resorts World Catskills (ID-7615)
• Resolution to permit former owners to repurchase parcels acquired via in rem tax foreclosure (ID-7618)

The committee approved a local law authorizing the Sullivan County Legislature to override the New York State real property tax cap. It also approved amendments to the Legislative Discretionary Funding program and set public hearings for the 2025‑2026 budget, cannabis enforcement, and youth hunting deadlines. Additionally, the Housing Trust Fund frameworks were moved forward with a 7‑2 vote.

• Approved Housing Trust Fund frameworks (7-2 vote)
• Amended Legislative Discretionary Funding program to add $2,550 for District 5 (motion carried, all in favor)
• Approved Local Law to override NY State Real Property Tax Cap (motion carried)
• Set public hearing Aug 21, 2025 10:20 AM for 2025‑2026 Tentative SCCC Budget (motion carried)
• Set public hearing Aug 21, 2025 10:15 AM for Cannabis Enforcement (motion carried)
• Authorized funds transfer to Sullivan Broadband Local Development Corporation (motion carried)
• Set public hearing Aug 21, 2025 10:10 AM for 12‑ and 13‑year‑old hunters deadline; amendment failed 4‑5 but resolution carried
• Authorized approval for three 2026 GTSC Grant Applications (motion carried)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a proposal to override the existing tax cap. Legislators will review Public Hearing Notice ID-7597 and consider Local Law ID-7596 that would implement the override. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment.

• Override Tax Cap Public Hearing Notice ID-7597
• Override the Tax Cap Local Law ID-7596

Legislators held a public hearing on overriding the county tax cap. No vote or resolution was recorded. The hearing was formally closed after a motion by Catherine Scott, seconded by Brian McPhillips.

County Legislature

The County Legislature will read the public hearing notice for Assembly Districts 1 and 4 (ID-7611) and consider the associated resolution. Legislators may receive public comment before adjourning the meeting.

• Reading of Assembly District 1 and 4 public hearing notice (ID-7611)
• Consideration of AD Public Hearing Resolution dated 05.22.2025
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The legislature held a public hearing on three applications. No members of the public offered comments. Legislator Catherine Scott moved to close the hearing, Matthew McPhillips seconded, and the hearing was declared closed at 10:38 a.m. No approvals or other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to close public hearing adopted (motion by Catherine Scott, seconded by Matthew McPhillips)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee moved and seconded resolutions #1 through #5 in a block. All five resolutions were approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote and will be carried to the County Legislature meeting on July 24, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 1:08 pm.

• Approved contract with On The Job And Off, LLC for Community Services (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of Digital Social Care Network Services for Sullivan County at a reduced rate (4‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to contract with NYSOCFS to accept grant monies for the Sullivan County Child Advocacy Center (4‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to enter agreement for provision of Summer Youth Employment Services (4‑0)
• Approved amendment of Resolution #437-24 and contract with NYS Office of Children and Family Services to accept grant monies (4‑0)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the July monthly report and consider resolutions to authorize the chairperson to execute a property owner authorization for Spectrum and extend a task order with McFarland Johnson until December 31, 2025.

• Resolution to authorize Spectrum property owner authorization (ID-7574)
• Resolution to extend McFarland Johnson task order until Dec 31, 2025 (ID-7609)
• Discussion of July monthly report (ID-7608)

The committee approved a resolution (ID‑7574) to authorize the Chairperson of the Legislature to execute a Property Owners Authorization for Spectrum, and a resolution (ID‑7609) to extend Task Order 2 with McFarland Johnson through Dec 31 2025 using 2025 labor rates. Both motions were moved by District 8 Legislator Amanda Ward, seconded by District 9 Legislator Terry Blosser‑Bernardo, and passed unanimously 5‑0. Chairman Perrello and District 6 Legislator Alvarez were absent for the votes. The meeting adjourned at 11:28 am.

• Approved Resolution ID‑7574 to authorize property owners authorization (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution ID‑7609 to extend Task Order 2 with McFarland Johnson (5‑0)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee approved a modification to the 2025 budget (Resolution ID‑7591) with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The committee also moved to forward that resolution to the County Legislature meeting on July 24, 2025, which was carried. A resolution to authorize an advance from the General Fund for a countywide broadband network (ID‑7593) was introduced but not voted on. The committee entered and later exited an executive session, each by a 3‑0 vote, and then adjourned.

• Approved modification of 2025 budget (ID‑7591) (3‑0)
• Carried motion to forward budget modification resolution to County Legislature meeting on 7/24/2025 (3‑0)
• Introduced resolution to authorize advance from General Fund for countywide broadband network (ID‑7593) (no vote recorded)
• Moved to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining agreements (3‑0)
• Moved to exit executive session (3‑0)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will consider two resolutions to change the classification of existing positions. One resolution proposes reclassifying a Nursing Assistant (position #1257) to Adult Care Center Staffing Services Program Coordinator (ID‑7592). The other proposes reclassifying a District Attorney’s Investigator (position #2968) to Confidential Chief District Attorney’s Investigator (ID‑7610). The committee will discuss these changes and take a vote.

• Resolution to reclassify position #1257 from Nursing Assistant to Adult Care Center Staffing Services Program Coordinator (ID‑7592)
• Resolution to reclassify position #2968 from District Attorney’s Investigator to Confidential Chief District Attorney’s Investigator (ID‑7610)

The committee approved a resolution to reclassify position #1257 to Adult Care Center Staffing Services Program Coordinator, retroactive to Jan 1 2025. It also approved a resolution to reclassify position #2968 to Confidential Chief District Attorney’s Investigator, removing a $5,000 stipend and making it retroactive to Jan 1 2025. Both resolutions were voted 3‑0 and will be carried to the County Legislature meeting on July 24 2025. The committee then adjourned.

• Reclassify position #1257 to Adult Care Center Staffing Services Program Coordinator (approved 3‑0, retroactive Jan 1 2025)
• Reclassify position #2968 to Confidential Chief District Attorney’s Investigator (approved 3‑0, stipend removed, retroactive Jan 1 2025)
• Carry both resolutions to County Legislature meeting on 7/24/2025 (approved)
• Committee adjourned (approved 3‑0)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will discuss the Housing Trust Fund, review reports from the Division of Planning and Community Resources, and vote on resolutions including the abolition of the RSVP Advisory Council and a contract modification for the D & H Canal Linear Park.

• Abolish RSVP Advisory Council and convert funds to Sullivan Volunteers Fundraising Committee
• Authorize contract modification with Fisher Associates for D & H Canal Linear Park design
• Authorize application for funding to write a County Comprehensive Plan
• Authorize execution of an Information Sharing Agreement with DHS/FEMA/FIMA
• Discuss Housing Trust Fund and review PandCR reports

The committee referred the Housing Trust Fund discussion to the Executive Committee. It carried five resolutions (IDs 7552, 7572, 7573, 7578, 7581) to be forwarded to the County Legislature on July 24, 2025. All votes were unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 12:38 p.m.

• Referral of Housing Trust Fund discussion to Executive Committee (carried)
• Resolution ID-7552 (Office for the Aging) carried
• Resolution ID-7572 (modify Resolution 268-25) carried
• Resolution ID-7573 (authorize funding for County Comprehensive Plan) carried
• Resolution ID-7578 (modify Fisher Associates contract for D & H Canal Linear Park) carried
• Resolution ID-7581 (information‑sharing agreement with DHS/FEMA/FIMA, designate Tetra Tech) carried
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (carried)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to receive reports from several county and regional organizations. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote during this meeting.

• Division of Community Resources 2025 Economic Dev July Report
• Industrial Development Agency (IDA) report
• Visitor's Association report
• Chamber of Commerce report
• Partnership for Economic Development report

The July 10, 2025 meeting consisted of updates from the Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Development, IDA, and the Partnership for Economic Development, followed by a presentation from the Sullivan Catskills Visitor's Association and a public comment. No resolutions or formal actions were adopted. The committee adjourned at 10:32 a.m.

Government Services Committee

The Sullivan County Government Services Committee meeting on July 10, 2025 will consist of routine reports. Items include a Purchasing & Central Services report (ID‑7575), a County Clerk report, a Board of Elections report (ID‑7584), and updates from SCCC and Cornell Cooperative Extension. No resolutions or decisions are scheduled. The meeting will conclude with public comment and adjournment.

• Purchasing & Central Services report (ID‑7575)
• County Clerk report
• Board of Elections report (ID‑7584)
• SCCC report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The Sullivan County Government Services Committee met on July 10, 2025. Members heard reports from Purchasing & Central Services, the County Clerk, the Board of Elections, and Cornell Cooperative Extension, plus a public comment from Ken Walter. No resolutions or actions were adopted. The committee adjourned at 9:21 a.m.

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will review monthly reports from public safety divisions, including fire, EMS, and probation. The committee is scheduled to consider a resolution regarding school resource officers.

• Resolution to provide two school resource officers to the Sullivan West School District (ID-7560)

The committee voted unanimously (5‑0) to approve a letter to the state senator, assemblywoman and assemblyman urging passage of Assembly Bill A6564 and Senate Bill S5661. It also approved a resolution to provide two school resource officers to the Sullivan West School District, with the motion carried by all five members.

• Approved letter urging passage of bills A6564 and S5661 (5-0)
• Approved resolution to provide two school resource officers to Sullivan West School District (carried by all five members)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will consider 43 items, including contracts for bridge maintenance, roof replacement, and solid waste disposal, as well as a public hearing to override the state property tax cap for 2026.

• Authorize contract with Weatherproofing Technologies for GC Annex Roof replacement
• Authorize contract with McFarland Johnson for 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project (PIN 9755.12)
• Set public hearing to override NYS Property Tax Cap for 2026
• Authorize agreement with TAM Enterprises for leachate disposal
• Set public hearing for Local Law allowing 12 and 13 year olds to hunt

The full board adopted a block of 22 resolutions, most unanimously (9‑0), covering budget changes, grant awards, contracts, and new positions. Notably, the 2025 budget was modified (Enactment No: 253‑25). One resolution to rescind a prior measure and fund unsafe‑structure removal passed 7‑2.

• Modified Resolutions No. 175‑21 and 198‑22 to increase agency hourly rates (9‑0)
• Modified Resolution 195‑25 (9‑0)
• Authorized contract with Kittelson & Associates to update the Coordinated Transportation Plan (9‑0)
• Created one Confidential Secretary position in Public Health Services (9‑0)
• Authorized a county‑funded volunteer program for the Office for the Aging (9‑0)
• Modified the 2025 Budget (Enactment No 253‑25) (9‑0)
• Authorized the County Manager to accept NYS Labor Department RR Fiscal Incentive grant (9‑0)
• Rescinded Resolution 213‑25 and approved funding to remove unsafe structures (7‑2)

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will hold a public hearing on July 17, 2025 to discuss overriding the New York State property tax cap for 2026. The committee will also consider several contracts and rule changes, including HVAC work at the Adult Care Center and updates to solid waste disposal fees. Additional items include funding for youth programs, a proposed hunting law for 12‑13 year olds, and various administrative agreements.

• Set public hearing 7/17/25 to consider overriding NYS property tax cap for 2026 (Resolution ID‑7507)
• Authorize County Manager to contract EMCOR Services for HVAC installation at the Adult Care Center (Resolution ID‑7534)
• Amend Sullivan County Solid Waste Management Rules disposal fees (Resolution ID‑7535)
• Authorize supplement agreement for lease of multi‑function devices (Resolution ID‑7537)
• Set public hearing for proposed local law to allow 12‑13 year olds to hunt in the county (Resolution ID‑7544)

The Executive Committee approved a public hearing to consider overriding the New York State property tax cap for 2026. It also adopted a series of resolutions authorizing awards, funding for youth programs, contract modifications, and policy changes. All motions were carried without recorded vote counts. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Set public hearing 7/17/25 at 10:20 AM to consider overriding NYS Property Tax Cap for 2026 – motion carried
• Accept and authorize award with NYS Department of Labor for NY SCION Program – motion carried
• Approve allocation of 2025 county funds to youth programs – motion carried
• Modify Resolution No. 59‑25 adopted Feb 20 2025 – motion carried
• Modify Resolution No. 398‑23 (contract update) – motion carried
• Amend Resolution No. 13‑25 to change overtime double‑time date for correction officers – motion carried
• Authorize County Manager to execute HVAC/Controls/Exhaust fans agreement with EMCOR Services for Adult Care Center – motion carried
• Authorize amendments to Section 620.1 of Sullivan County Solid Waste Management Rules – motion carried

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will vote on several resolutions. One modifies Resolutions No. 175-21 and 198-22 to let the County Manager sign modification agreements with agencies at an increased hourly rate for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. Other items include modifying resolution 195-25, authorizing agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services, and a formal urging of federal officials to oppose Medicaid cuts.

• Modify Resolutions No. 175-21 and 198-22 to authorize the County Manager to execute modification agreements with agencies at an increased hourly rate (July 1 2025–June 30 2026).
• Modify resolution 195-25.
• Authorize the County Manager to execute agreements for Residential Respite Preventive Services.
• Urge the President, Congress, and federal agencies to oppose any cuts to Medicaid funding and to strengthen the program.

The Health & Human Services Committee unanimously approved four resolutions, including modifications to existing agreements and a request to federal officials to oppose Medicaid cuts. Each resolution was voted 5‑0 in favor and will be forwarded to the County Legislature at its June 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approved modification of Resolutions 175-21 and 198-22 to allow higher hourly rates (5-0)
• Approved modification of Resolution 195-25 (5-0)
• Approved authorization for the County Manager to execute Residential Respite Preventive Services agreements (5-0)
• Approved amendment adding congressional leaders to a resolution urging opposition to Medicaid cuts (5-0)
• Approved the Medicaid‑opposition resolution as amended (5-0)
• All five resolutions slated for consideration by the County Legislature on 6/19/2025

Public Works Committee

The committee will consider resolutions regarding bridge maintenance, road repairs, and waste management. The meeting includes votes on construction contracts and an inter-municipal agreement with Orange County.

• Agreement with McFarland Johnson for 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project (PIN 9755.12)
• Construction contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. for GC Annex Roof replacement
• Modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. for road embankment repair on County Road No. 94
• Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County to share costs for rehabilitating County Bridge 370
• Perpetual easement for a driveway in the Town of Mamakating off Thorton Road

The Public Works Committee approved twelve resolutions covering bridge repairs, solid waste management, road work, and other projects. Each resolution was carried unanimously with a 7‑0 vote and will be forwarded to the County Legislature on June 19, 2025. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Rescinded Resolution 213-25 and approved funding to remove unsafe structures (7‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to execute agreement for partial payment of prestressed concrete units for replacement of County Bridge 296 (7‑0)
• Authorized payment rate for Centerline Miles for contract year July 1 2025 – June 30 2026 (7‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to execute engineering design services agreement with McFarland Johnson for the 2026 Bridge Maintenance Project (PIN 9755.12) (7‑0)
• Authorized County Manager to execute construction contract with Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., 3537 Green Rd, Beachwood, OH 44122 for replacement of the GC Annex Roof (7‑0)
• Authorized agreement with NYSDOT for 80% Federal and 15% State funding to design repairs for scour on two County bridges (7‑0)
• Authorized award and execution for removal, transport and disposal of leachate from the Sullivan County Transfer Stations to TAM Enterprises Inc. (7‑0)
• Authorized modification agreement with Sullivan County Paving, Inc. to repair an additional road embankment on County Road No. 94 (7‑0)

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review monthly reports from the Division of Management & Budget, County Treasurer, and other departments. The primary item is a resolution to modify the 2025 County Budget.

• Review of Real Property Tax Services monthly report for April 2025
• Discussion on modifying the 2025 County Budget (ID-7525)
• Reports from Division of Management & Budget, County Treasurer, and ITS

The Management & Budget Committee considered Resolution ID-7525 to modify the 2025 budget. Vice Chairman Matt McPhillips moved to carry the resolution to the County Legislature, and District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello seconded the motion. The motion was approved with four members voting aye and no nay votes; District 6 Legislator Alvarez was absent. The committee then adjourned.

• Resolution ID-7525 to modify 2025 budget carried to County Legislature (4 ayes, 0 nays)
• Committee adjourned

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a resolution to create a Confidential Secretary position within Public Health Services. The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the Government Center in Monticello.

• Resolution to create one Confidential Secretary position in Public Health Services (ID-7499)
• Committee reports from the Division of Human Resources
• Public comment period included on the agenda

The Human Resources Committee approved a resolution to create one Confidential Secretary position in Public Health Services. The motion was carried, though the minutes do not list a vote tally. The committee also entered and exited executive session by unanimous consent and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved creation of a Confidential Secretary position in Public Health Services (motion carried, vote tally not recorded)
• Entered executive session (all in favor)
• Exited executive session (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to receive reports from Veterans Service Organizations and the Veterans Service Agency. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote at this meeting.

• Commanders' Reports from Veterans Service Organizations
• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-7509

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee met on June 5, 2025 at the Government Center in Monticello. No resolutions or substantive actions were adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 12:27 PM after a motion to adjourn was approved by all members present.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will review reports from the Division of Community Resources and Division of Planning. The body is deciding on several contracts and authorizations, including a new volunteer program for the Office for the Aging.

• Contract with Kittelson and Associates to update the Sullivan County Coordinated Transportation Plan
• Public hearing on 7/17/25 for Agricultural Districts No. 1 and No. 4
• Renewal of NY Connects Expansion and Enhancement Application for 2025-2026
• Pole attachment agreement with New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG)
• Rescind Resolution 213-25 and approve funding for removal of unsafe structures

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved five resolutions, authorizing a contract with Kittelson to update the county transportation plan, setting a public hearing for Agricultural Districts 1 and 4, approving the NY Connects expansion application, authorizing a pole attachment agreement with NYSEG, and creating a county‑funded volunteer program for the Office for the Aging. All five resolutions were carried to the County Legislature meeting on June 19, 2025. Resolution 5, which would rescind a prior resolution and fund unsafe‑structure removal, was not voted on.

• Approved contract with Kittelson to update transportation plan (unanimous)
• Set public hearing for Agricultural Districts 1 & 4 on 7/17/25 (unanimous)
• Approved NY Connects expansion and enhancement application for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized pole attachment agreement with NYSEG (unanimous)
• Authorized creation of county‑funded volunteer program for the Office for the Aging (unanimous)
• Resolution to rescind 213‑25 and fund unsafe‑structure removal was not voted on

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review reports from the Division of Community Resources, SCVA, IDA, and the Chamber of Commerce. The body is scheduled to vote on authorizing two grant awards from the New York State Department of Labor.

• Resolution to authorize RR Fiscal Incentive grant from NYS Department of Labor
• Resolution to authorize RR Program Incentive grant from NYS Department of Labor
• Division of Community Resources Workforce Development June 2025 report
• IDA Activity Report for May 2025

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved acceptance of the NY State Department of Labor RR Fiscal Incentive grant (Resolution #1) and the RR Program Incentive grant (Resolution #2). Both resolutions were moved by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott and carried with a 5‑0 vote. Motions to forward each resolution to the County Legislature on June 19, 2025 also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:14 am.

• Approved acceptance of RR Fiscal Incentive grant (Resolution #1) – vote 5‑0
• Approved acceptance of RR Program Incentive grant (Resolution #2) – vote 5‑0
• Motion to carry Resolution #1 to County Legislature passed – vote 5‑0
• Motion to carry Resolution #2 to County Legislature passed – vote 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will convene to review reports from the Purchasing & Central Services, County Clerk's Office, and Board of Elections. The meeting agenda lists no resolutions for decision.

• Review Purchasing & Central Services report (ID-7493)
• Review County Clerk's Office report
• Review Board of Elections report (ID-7500)
• Review SCCC report
• Review Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The Government Services Committee received updates from the Purchasing & Central Services Director, the County Clerk, Sullivan County Community College, and Cornell Cooperative Extension. Several members of the public also submitted comments. No resolutions or votes were recorded, and the committee adjourned.

County Legislature

The Legislature approved an extension of the sales tax until November 30, 2027, passing unanimously 8‑0 with one member absent. It also authorized an agreement for medical professional services. The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 a.m.

• Approved extension of sales tax until Nov 30 2027 (8-0 unanimous)
• Authorized agreement for Medical Professional Services (8-0 approval)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature met in an executive session on May 15, 2025. The agenda included a call to order and pledge of allegiance, roll call of legislators, reading of Special Meeting Notice ID-7459, and adjournment. No substantive policy items were listed.

• Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call of Legislators
• Reading of Special Meeting Notice ID-7459
• Adjournment

The Legislature moved to go into executive session to discuss labor union contracts, passing the motion 9‑0. Later, a motion to come out of executive session was approved 7‑0 after three members left. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to discuss labor union contracts (9-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider resolutions to authorize grant applications for public safety communications and to enter into inter-municipal agreements with Orange County regarding hazardous materials grants. The body will also discuss authorizing contracts with Seniorcare and the NYS Office of Children and Family Services, as well as modifying agreements with Deckard Technologies and Garnet Health Doctors.

• Authorize grant application for 2025 Next Generation 911 program
• Authorize Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County for FY22 Hazardous Materials Grant
• Authorize Inter-Municipal Agreement with Orange County for FY21 Hazardous Materials Grant
• Authorize contract modification with Seniorcare
• Authorize contract with NYSOCFS for Healthy Families Program grant monies

The Executive Committee amended the Legislative Discretionary Funding program to add $1,000 each for the Upper Delaware Council and the Highland Lake Fire Department. All eleven resolutions on the agenda were carried and sent to the County Legislature, each with a unanimous 9‑0 vote unless otherwise noted. The meeting adjourned at 9:58 a.m.

• Amended Legislative Discretionary Funding program to add $1,000 each for Upper Delaware Council and Highland Lake Fire Department (9-0)
• Authorized preparation of a grant application for the Statewide Interoperable Communications Targeted Grant (9-0)
• Amended Resolution 114-25 to include a contract period (9-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement for FY22 Hazardous Materials Grant (9-0)
• Authorized inter‑municipal agreement for FY21 Hazardous Materials Grant (9-0)
• Amended Sheriff’s Office Corrections Unit hiring resolution to allow up to 10 years experience credit and require hiring within 12 months (9-0)
• Authorized contract with NYSOCFS to accept grant monies for the Healthy Families Program (9-0)
• Amended Seniorcare contract by deleting $900,000 and referring it to the Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee (amendment 8-1, resolution 9-0)

County Legislature

The County Legislature will vote on resolutions regarding grant administration, budget modifications, and the adoption of an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan. The body is also reviewing several inter-municipal agreements and contract modifications for county services.

• Adoption of the Sullivan County Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan
• Modification of the 2025 Budget
• Public hearing set for June 19, 2025, regarding long-term lease of County Owned property
• Adoption of guidelines for the Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program
• Contract amendment with New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted a series of resolutions, including a proclamation of June as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month and the Fair Housing Plan. Resolutions authorizing an agreement with the Workforce Development Board, updating the Grants Best Practices Guide, establishing a toxicology‑testing MOU, accepting a donation for the Child Advocacy Center, and adopting RUSt program guidelines all passed unanimously. A proposal to set a public hearing for a long‑term lease of county‑owned property was rejected by a 1‑8 vote.

• Proclaimed June 2025 as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month – Adopted (9-0)
• Authorized agreement with Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator Services (Resolution 217-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Adopted amended Grants Best Practices Guide (Resolution 218-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Adopted the Sullivan County Affir­matively Furthering Fair Housing Plan (Resolution 219-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Authorized MOU between Department of Community Services and Sullivan BOCES Restart program for toxicology testing (Resolution 220-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Authorized Child Advocacy Center to accept donation of supplies (Resolution 221-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Adopted guidelines for the Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program (Resolution 222-25) – Adopted (9-0)
• Set public hearing for long‑term lease of county‑owned property (Resolution 7435) – Failed (1-8)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is holding a special meeting to recognize the 2025 valedictorians. The session includes an introduction of Deputy District Superintendent Susan A. Schmidt.

• Recognition of 2025 Valedictorians (ID-7461)

County Legislature

The County Legislature will authorize the County Manager to execute a contract for guide rail replacements on County Roads and declare the County as the Lead Agency for a proposed countywide Broadband Infrastructure network.

• Authorize contract for guide rail replacements on County Roads with Elderlee, Inc.
• Declare County of Sullivan as Lead Agency for proposed countywide Broadband Infrastructure network

The Legislature approved a resolution authorizing the County Manager to contract Elderlee, Inc. for about 18,000 feet of guide‑rail replacement on county roads. It also adopted a resolution naming Sullivan County the lead agency for a countywide broadband infrastructure network. Both resolutions passed unanimously with a 9‑0 vote.

• Authorized guide‑rail replacement contract with Elderlee, Inc. (Enactment No. 215-25, 9-0)
• Declared Sullivan County lead agency for broadband network (Enactment No. 216-25, 9-0)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee carried four resolutions. It authorized a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Community Services and the Sullivan BOCES Restart program for toxicology testing. It approved the Child Advocacy Center to receive a donation of supplies, set a public hearing for June 19 on a long‑term lease of county‑owned property, and amended Resolution #187-25 to add an extension and grant amount. All motions will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on May 15, 2025.

• Authorized MOU for toxicology testing (motion carried)
• Authorized donation of supplies to Child Advocacy Center (motion carried)
• Set public hearing for June 19, 2025 on long‑term lease of county property (motion carried)
• Amended Resolution #187-25 to include extension and grant amount (motion carried)

Public Works Committee

The Sullivan County Public Works Committee will meet on May 8, 2025 to hear the Division of Public Works monthly report (ID-7444). No resolutions or decisions are scheduled. The agenda consists of routine reports and public comment only.

• Review Division of Public Works monthly report (ID-7444)

The committee heard updates from the Division of Public Works, Operations and Solid Waste, and Building and Facilities. Several members of the public made comments. No resolutions or actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 11:59 a.m.

Management & Budget Committee

The Management & Budget Committee will review a resolution to modify the 2025 budget and authorize contract amendments for indigent legal services. The meeting also includes reports from the County Treasurer and IT department.

• Resolution to modify the 2025 budget
• Contract amendment with New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services
• Modification agreements with Sullivan Legal Aid Panel, Inc.
• Modification agreements with Sullivan County Conflict Legal Aid, Inc.
• Employee Notification of Disciplinary Records Request under FOIL Policy

The Management & Budget Committee carried three resolutions: authorizing a contract amendment with the New York State Office of Indigent Legal Services, adopting an Employee Notification of Disciplinary Records Request under the FOIL policy, and modifying the 2025 budget. The committee also entered and exited an executive session (5‑0) and adjourned the meeting.

• Authorized County Manager to enter contract amendment with NY State Office of Indigent Legal Services (carried)
• Adopted Employee Notification of Disciplinary Records Request under FOIL policy (carried)
• Modified the 2025 budget (carried)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining agreements (5-0)
• Moved out of Executive Session (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Human Resources Committee

The Sullivan County Human Resources Committee will meet on May 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM in the Government Center. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, a report from the Division of Human Resources, discussion, and public comment. No resolutions or actions are scheduled.

The committee met on May 8, 2025 at 9:03 a.m. in the Government Center. Commissioner Julie Diescher gave an update on the Division of Human Resources, and Ken Walter made a public comment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 a.m. with no resolutions or votes recorded.

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider resolutions regarding fair housing and grant administration. The body will also discuss the RUSt Program and Town Line Solar.

• Adoption of the Sullivan County Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Plan
• Adoption of guidelines for the Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program
• Adoption of an amended and restated Department of Grants Administration Grants Best Practices Guide
• Discussion of Town Line Solar
• Discussion of the RUSt Program

The Planning and Community Resources Committee approved three resolutions: an amended Grants Best Practices Guide, the Sullivan County Affirmitively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan, and guidelines for the Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program. Each resolution was moved to the County Legislature for consideration on May 15, 2025. The committee then adjourned.

• Adopted amended and restated Department of Grants Administration – Grants Best Practices Guide (5-0)
• Adopted Sullivan County Affirmitively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Plan (5-0)
• Adopted guidelines for the Remove Unsafe Structures (RUSt) Program (5-0)
• Moved all three resolutions to County Legislature meeting on 5/15/2025 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will meet at 10:00 AM on May 1, 2025 at the Government Center. The agenda lists reports from the Division of Public Safety (ID‑7422), Bureau of Fire (ID‑7420), 911 and EMS (ID‑7429), Probation (ID‑7428), as well as updates from the Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and NYSP. No resolutions are listed, and the meeting includes a public comment period.

• Division of Public Safety report (ID‑7422)
• Bureau of Fire report (ID‑7420)
• 911 and EMS report (ID‑7429)
• Probation monthly report (ID‑7428)
• Updates from Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and NYSP

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee heard updates from the Division of Public Safety, Fire Bureau, 911/EMS, Probation, Sheriff, and Coroner. No resolutions were proposed or adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee will meet to receive reports from several county departments. No specific resolutions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Purchasing & Central Services report
• Board of Elections report
• County Clerk report
• Sullivan County Community College report
• Cornell Cooperative Extension report

The committee heard updates from Purchasing, Board of Elections, County Clerk, and the community college, and received two public comments. No discussion items or resolutions were presented, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 am.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review reports from the IDA, Chamber of Commerce, and other regional partners. The body is considering a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Workforce Development Board.

• Resolution to authorize an agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator Services (ID-7416)
• Division of Community Resources May 2025 Economic Development Report
• IDA Activity Report for April 2025

The Economic Development Committee introduced and approved a resolution to authorize an agreement with the Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator Services. The motion was made by District 7 Legislator Joseph Perrello, seconded by District 6 Legislator Luis Alvarez, and carried by Chairman McPhillips, Vice Chairman McPhillips, Legislator Alvarez, Legislator Scott, and Legislator Perrello. The committee adjourned at 10:08 am.

• Approved resolution to authorize agreement with Workforce Development Board for One Stop Operator Services (motion carried by Chairman McPhillips, Vice Chairman McPhillips, Legislator Alvarez, Legislator Scott, Legislator Perrello)

County Legislature

The County Legislature is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to amend the Social Host Law. The session includes a reading of the public hearing notice and an opportunity for public comment.

• Public hearing on Local Law to amend Social Host Law (ID-7397/ID-7399)

The Sullivan County Legislature held a public hearing on amending the Social Host Law on April 24, 2025. Legislators called the hearing to order, heard three public comments, and then moved to close the hearing. The hearing was closed at 12:23 PM after a motion by Brian McPhillips and a second by Luis Alvarez. No vote or decision on the amendment was recorded.

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed long-term lease of county-owned property. The agenda includes the reading of the public hearing notice and a local law for the lease.

• Public hearing on long-term leasing of county-owned property
• Local Law ID-7398 for long-term lease
• Public Hearing Notice ID-7400
• Public Comment period
• Meeting at Government Center, 100 North Street

The County Legislature held a public hearing on the long‑term lease of county‑owned property. After public comments, Legislator Catherine Scott moved to close the hearing, seconded by Matt McPhillips. The hearing was declared closed at 12:05 pm with no approvals, denials, or other actions recorded.

County Legislature

The County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the SCIA Hangar Lease (ID‑7401). Legislators will review the lease documents and hear public comments. No vote is scheduled during this agenda item.

• Public hearing on SCIA Hangar Lease (ID‑7401)

The Legislature held a public hearing on the SCIA Hangar Lease. After brief public comments, Legislator Catherine Scott moved to close the hearing, which was seconded by Legislator Matt McPhillips. The hearing was declared closed at 12:12 p.m. No substantive actions on the lease were taken.

• Closed public hearing on SCIA Hangar Lease (motion moved and seconded)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on several resolutions, including authorizing $28,510 for the Probation Department's ATI program, adopting a contract to market the Legends of the LPGA Weekend, and approving a contract for the Government Center Critical Infrastructure Security Improvement Plan. Additional items cover appointments, budget modifications, and various service agreements.

• Authorize $28,510 funding for the Sullivan County Probation Department ATI program (ID-7322)
• Approve contract modification with the Sullivan County Visitor's Association for Legends of the LPGA Weekend marketing (ID-7343)
• Authorize and fund Phase I of the Government Center Critical Infrastructure Security Improvement Plan (ID-7349)
• Create a full‑time Fiscal Administrative Officer at the Care Center at Sunset Lake (ID-7351)
• Approve a 3‑year software license agreement with Audatex North America for the Division of Public Works (ID-7385)

The Sullivan County Legislature adopted a series of resolutions covering funding, contracts, budget changes, and appointments. All items passed with unanimous 7‑0 votes except the Human Rights Commission appointment, which passed 6‑1. Each resolution was moved by District 5 Legislator Catherine Scott (or District 3 Legislator Brian McPhillips for the commission) and seconded by District 1 Legislator Matt McPhillips.

• Authorized $28,510 funding for the Probation Department ATI program (7‑0)
• Amended Resolution 223‑24 (7‑0)
• Approved Snowmobile Trail Grant application and contract with SCTA (7‑0)
• Authorized MOA between Veterans' Service Agency and Transportation (7‑0)
• Appointed the Human Rights Commission (6‑1, Scott voted Nay)
• Authorized contract modification for Legends of the LPGA Weekend marketing (7‑0)
• Modified the 2025 County Budget (7‑0)
• Authorized health‑insurance broker contract to replace Excelsior coverage (7‑0)

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will vote on several resolutions, including two proposed local laws and the creation of a resort facilities development corporation. The meeting also covers various public health contracts, grant acceptances, and inter-municipal agreements.

• Proposed local law to authorize a long term lease of county-owned property on Pittaluga Road in the Town of Thompson
• Proposed local law to amend the Social Host Law, Chapter 170, of County Government Administrative Code
• Authorization to create the Sullivan County Resort Facilities Local Development Corporation
• Contract with Tetra Tech to update the Sullivan County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Inter-municipal agreement between the County Manager and the Town of Liberty

The Sullivan County Executive Committee approved a series of resolutions authorizing new agreements, contracts, and funding for public health, education, and county operations. All motions carried with every present member voting aye and District 9 Legislator Blosser‑Bernardo absent. The approvals include ARPA funding, a rabies prevention program, and a three‑year software license for Public Works.

• Authorized County Manager to execute agreements between Dept. of Public Health and NY State Education Dept. preschool providers (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Authorized Dept. of Public Health to enter Rabies Prevention Program agreement with NYSDOH (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Accepted donation of bed‑bug mattress protectors from Garnet Health Medical Center (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Authorized contract with The Bonadio Group for corporate compliance consultant services (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Authorized County Manager to accept ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funding (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Approved agreement for Welfare‑to‑Work employment and training related services (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Approved contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for Community Prevention and Intervention Project (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)
• Authorized a 3‑year software license agreement with Audatex North America for the Division of Public Works (approved, all present aye; District 9 absent)

Health & Human Services

The committee will review the April 2025 monthly report and consider several resolutions. These include authorizing agreements for rabies prevention, preschool providers, and medical consultation services.

• Acceptance of ARPA Adult Protective Funding
• Agreement with NYSDOH for the Rabies Prevention Program
• Contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension for Community Prevention and Intervention Project
• Contract with Garnet Health Doctors for medical consultation services
• Donation of bed bug mattress protectors from Garnet Health Medical Center

The Sullivan County Health & Human Services Committee met on April 10, 2025, but did not have a quorum. As a result, all eight resolutions were referred to the Executive Committee for further action. No other actions were taken.

• Resolution ID-7251 (Rabies Prevention Program) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7320 (ARPA Adult Protective Funding) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7321 (Welfare to Work services) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7346 (Cornell Cooperative Extension CPIP contract) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7232 (Preschool Provider agreements) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7302 (Donation of bed bug mattress protectors) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7357 (Professional services agreements) referred to Executive Committee
• Resolution ID-7370 (Garnet Health medical consultation contract) referred to Executive Committee

Management & Budget Committee

The committee will consider resolutions to modify the 2024 and 2025 budgets. Members will also review a proposed Public Records Access Policy for the county and a report from Real Property Tax Services.

• Adoption of Public Records Access Policy (ID-7319)
• Modification of the 2024 Budget (ID-7373)
• Modification of the 2025 Budget (ID-7374)
• Modification of Resolution No. 232-24 regarding actuarial services (ID-7376)
• Review of Real Property Tax Services Monthly Report for March 2025

The Management & Budget Committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the County Legislature on April 24, 2025, including amendments to the 2024 and 2025 budgets and changes to specific actuarial services. A resolution to adopt a Public Records Access Policy was withdrawn without a vote. All carried motions received three affirmative votes and two members were absent.

• Public Records Access Policy adoption withdrawn (no vote)
• Amend Resolution No. 223-24 – carried to County Legislature (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Modify the 2024 Budget – carried to County Legislature (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Modify Resolution No. 232-24 for R-23-46 actuarial services – carried (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Modify the 2025 Budget – carried to County Legislature (3 aye, 2 absent)
• Adjourn meeting – carried (3 aye, 2 absent)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to authorize the County Manager to execute contracts for lawn mowing services, construction work on County Bridge 400, and airport terminal and apron projects. The committee will also discuss writing off bad debt from a hauler and review a report on the aging of hauler accounts.

• Resolution to authorize 2025 lawn mowing services (Bid B-24-51)
• Resolution to authorize construction services with MixOnSite USA, Inc. for County Bridge 400
• Resolution to authorize contract modification with Holt Construction Corporation for Airport Terminal Project
• Resolution to authorize agreement with McFarland Johnson for General Aviation Apron rehabilitation
• Discussion to write off bad debt from a hauler

The Sullivan County Public Works Committee moved Resolutions #1‑7 as a block and unanimously approved them (5‑0) to be presented to the County Legislature on April 24, 2025. The resolutions cover writing off uncollectible hauler debt, authorizing a 2025 lawn‑mowing contract (Bid B‑24‑51), approving a pre‑qualified engineering consultant list, a concrete‑fill contract for Bridge 400, an inter‑municipal agreement with the Town of Fallsburg for bridge steel supports, a contract modification for the airport terminal project, and an agreement for airport apron services. All votes were in favor.

• Resolution ID-7358: Write off uncollectible hauler debt – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7360: Authorize 2025 lawn‑mowing services contract (Bid B‑24‑51) – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7361: Approve pre‑qualified engineering consultants for LAFAP and bridge projects – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7362: Authorize MixOnSite USA concrete‑fill contract for Bridge 400 – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7363: Approve inter‑municipal agreement with Town of Fallsburg for bridge steel supports – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7365: Approve contract modification with Holt Construction for airport terminal – approved (5‑0)
• Resolution ID-7368: Approve agreement with McFarland Johnson for airport apron services – approved (5‑0)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will vote on several personnel changes and administrative policies. Key items include a transition in health insurance coverage for employees and the establishment of a policy regarding recording devices.

• Agreement with broker Brown and Brown for Anthem health insurance to replace Excelsior coverage
• Policy prohibiting the use of recording devices
• Creation of a full-time Fiscal Administrative Officer at the Care Center at Sunset Lake
• Acceptance of Resorts World space for May 3, 2025 civil service exams
• Appointment of the Human Rights Commission

The committee carried seven resolutions to be presented to the County Legislature on April 24, 2025, including appointing the Human Rights Commission, creating full‑time and audit positions, accepting a donation of space for civil service exams, and authorizing a new health‑insurance agreement. A resolution to prohibit recording devices failed because it lacked a second. The committee also entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining agreements.

• Approved appointment of Human Rights Commission (ID-7342) – carried
• Approved creation of full‑time Fiscal Administrative Officer at Care Center at Sunset Lake (ID-7351) – carried
• Approved acceptance of Resorts World donation of space for personnel office for civil service exams (ID-7369) – carried
• Approved authorization for County Manager to execute health‑insurance agreement with Broker Brown and Brown (ID-7377) – carried
• Approved abolition and creation of a position in the Office of Audit and Control (ID-7382) – carried
• Approved creation of a position in the Office of Audit and Control (ID-7383) – carried
• Failed policy prohibiting the use of recording devices (ID-7371) – failed due to lack of a second
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining agreements (5‑0) – approved

Veterans Committee

The Veterans Committee will meet to receive reports from the Veterans Service Agency and various Veterans Service Organizations. No resolutions are scheduled for a vote during this meeting.

• Veterans Service Agency Director's Report ID-7330
• Commanders' Reports from Veterans Service Organizations

The Sullivan County Veterans Committee met on April 3, 2025, heard reports from several veterans service organizations and a director's report. Public comments were made by a community member and a DSS commissioner. No resolutions were adopted, and the committee adjourned at 12:46 pm.

Planning and Community Resources Committee

The Planning and Community Resources Committee will consider resolutions to authorize a contract for a Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program application and a Memorandum of Agreement for veterans transportation services.

• Authorization of Snowmobile Trail Grant-In-Aid Program application
• Contract execution between SCTA and County of Sullivan
• MOA between Veterans Service Agency and Transportation Division
• Review of Division of Planning March 2025 report
• Review of Division of Community Resources April 2025 report

The Planning and Community Resources Committee unanimously approved two resolutions, voting 5-0 on each. Resolution #1 authorizes the submission of a New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Snowmobile Trail Grant‑In‑Aid application and a contract with the Sullivan County Trail Association. Resolution #2 authorizes a memorandum of agreement between the Sullivan County Veterans' Service Agency and the County Transportation Department, and both resolutions will be forwarded to the County Legislature on April 24, 2025.

• Approved Resolution #1 to submit snowmobile trail grant application and contract with SCTA (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2 to authorize MOA between Veterans' Service Agency and Transportation (5-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee met on April 3, 2025 in Monticello. The committee reviewed monthly reports from the Division of Community Resources, the Visitor's Association, and the IDA. Public comments were heard. The committee considered a resolution to authorize a contract modification with the Sullivan County Visitor's Association to market the Legends of the LPGA Weekend.

• Authorize contract modification with Sullivan County Visitor's Association for marketing the Legends of the LPGA Weekend
• Review Division of Community Resources Workforce Development monthly report (April 2025)
• Review Visitor's Association EDC April report
• Review IDA Activity Report March 2025
• Public comment session

The Economic Development Committee met on April 3, 2025, heard updates from the Division of Community Resources, Visitor's Association, IDA, Chamber of Commerce, and Partnership for Economic Development. A resolution was adopted to authorize a contract modification with the Sullivan County Visitor's Association for marketing the Legends of the LPGA Weekend. The committee adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

• Authorized contract modification with Sullivan County Visitor's Association for Legends of the LPGA Weekend marketing (motion carried)

Government Services Committee

The Government Services Committee is meeting to discuss reports from county departments and the Board of Elections. The body will consider two resolutions regarding service contracts.

• Resolution to abolish Resolution No. 69-25 and authorize the 2025 annual contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Sullivan County Community College for Hudson Valley Rivermen facilities costs

The Government Services Committee voted unanimously to abolish Resolution No. 69‑25 and to authorize execution of the 2025 annual contract with Cornell Cooperative Extension. It also approved a contract with Sullivan County Community College to cover facility costs for the Hudson Valley Rivermen. Both resolutions will be forwarded to the County Legislature meeting on April 24, 2025, and the committee then adjourned.

• Abolished Resolution No. 69‑25 and authorized 2025 Cornell Cooperative Extension contract (4‑0)
• Approved contract with Sullivan County Community College for Hudson Valley Rivermen facilities (4‑0)
• Moved to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee will review monthly reports from public safety divisions. The body is deciding on funding for the ATI program and security improvements for the Government Center.

• Resolution to authorize $28,510.00 in DCJS funding for the Probation Department ATI program
• Resolution to authorize and fund Phase I of the Government Center Critical Infrastructure Security Improvement Plan
• Resolution opposing Governor Hochul’s Executive Order Number 47.3 regarding hiring former state corrections employees
• Reports from the Division of Public Safety, Bureau of Fire, E-911/EMS, and Probation

The Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee authorized $28,510 for the Probation Department's ATI program for July 2025‑June 2026. It also adopted a resolution opposing Governor Hochul’s Executive Order 47.3 on county hiring and approved Phase I of the Government Center Critical Infrastructure Security Improvement Plan. All three resolutions were moved to the County Legislature meeting on April 24, 2025.

• Approved $28,510 funding for Probation Department ATI program (4-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing Gov. Hochul Exec Order 47.3 (carried)
• Approved Phase I of Government Center Critical Infrastructure Security Improvement Plan (carried)

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions, including a funding increase for the Sullivan 180 initiative. Lawmakers will also consider contracts for youth employment services, public‑health agreements, and infrastructure projects. Several public hearings and appointments are scheduled for the meeting.

• Approve $138,430 funding increase for Sullivan 180 (ID‑7253)
• Authorize contract with Bold Gold Media Group for Summer Youth Employment Program (ID‑7201)
• Accept cash donation of $250 for the “Join Sullivan Fire” Recruitment and Retention Task Force (ID‑7226)
• Schedule public hearing for lease of Hangar 6 – Bay 8 to Michael Dane (ID‑7242)
• Authorize pavement‑marking contract for approx. 94 miles of county roads (ID‑7276)

The full board adopted a slate of 21 resolutions, all approved unanimously (9‑0). The actions authorize contracts, funding, and appointments across several departments, including a Summer Youth Employment Program contract, a public‑safety training center renaming, and park design services. No items were denied or tabled.

• Adopted contract with Bold Gold Media Group for the Summer Youth Employment Program (Resolution ID‑7201, 9‑0)
• Authorized submission for NYS Local Government Records Management Improvement Funds (ID‑7208, 9‑0)
• Approved hourly pay rates and performance incentives for SYEP participants (ID‑7209, 9‑0)
• Approved pay rates for Crew Leader and Supervisory Crew Leader positions (ID‑7210, 9‑0)
• Entered agreement between County Health’s MCH/Healthy Families and the WIC program (ID‑7217, 9‑0)
• Renamed the Sullivan County Emergency Services Training Center to “Richard Martinkovic Public Safety Training Center” (ID‑7223, 9‑0)
• Authorized the County Manager to execute an agreement with DSS and DNA Diagnostics Center, Inc. (ID‑7225, 9‑0)
• Accepted a $250 cash donation for the “Join Sullivan Fire” recruitment and retention task force (ID‑7226, 9‑0)

Executive Committee

The Sullivan County Executive Committee will adopt the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program and its guidelines. The meeting also includes authorizations for several grant program contracts, an airport infrastructure project, and new Deputy Sheriff and School Resource Officer positions. Additional items address election-related contracts and a request to the state regarding the former Keriland Property.

• Adopt Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program and Guidelines (ID-7216)
• Authorize Electronic Poll Book Grant Program contract (ID-7287)
• Authorize Ballot By Mail Grant Program contract (ID-7289)
• Approve infrastructure project at Sullivan County International Airport (ID-7304)
• Create three temporary Deputy Sheriff positions and two School Resource Officer positions (ID-7311)

The committee adopted the Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program and its guidelines, amending it with a fourth legislator and a non‑reimbursable provision. It also authorized several grant contracts, including the Electronic Poll Book, 2024 General Election, and Ballot‑by‑Mail programs, and approved a zero‑emission transit application and an airport infrastructure project. Additionally, appointments were made for the Election Commissioner and the Electrical Licensing Board.

• Adopt Tourism Sector Enhancement Grant Program (amended) – vote 8‑1, carried
• Authorize Electronic Poll Book Grant Program contract – vote 9‑0, carried
• Authorize 2024 General Election Grant Program contract – vote 9‑0, carried
• Authorize Ballot‑by‑Mail Grant Program contract – vote 9‑0, carried
• Approve NYS DOT Zero‑Emission Transit Transmission (ZETT) program application – vote 9‑0, carried
• Approve airport infrastructure project (drainage, visibility, safety, ground power unit) – vote 9‑0, carried
• Appoint Pamela Murran as Election Commissioner (effective Apr 26 2025) – carried
• Appoint Joseph Smith to the Electrical Licensing Board – carried

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider resolutions to authorize contracts for airport apron rehabilitation, landfill leachate cleaning, and road resurfacing. The body will also discuss a public hearing for Hangar 6 and approve a contract for bridge pile driving.

• Authorize construction services for County Bridge No. 270
• Authorize contract for General Aviation Apron Rehabilitation at SCIA
• Authorize contract for leachate cleaning at Sullivan County Sanitary Landfill
• Authorize contract for 2025 Pavement Marking Installation on 94 miles of roads
• Authorize contract for resurfacing 34 miles of County Roads

County Legislature

The Sullivan County Legislature is holding an emergency meeting to discuss one resolution. The body will consider an amendment to a previous resolution regarding the hiring of Correction Officers from New York State Department of Corrections facilities.

• Amendment to Resolution 434-24 regarding hiring of Correction Officers from NYS Department of Corrections Facilities

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Committee