Washington County, New York

Board of Supervisors

Planning Agency

Public Safety

Public Works

Health & Human Services

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to accept minutes, review the Tri-County Workforce Development Board budget, discuss tourism updates, and review new septic grant funding.

• Accept minutes from June 23, 2026
• Review Tri-County Workforce Development Board PY26 Budget
• Discuss Tourism Updates
• Review New Septic Grant Funding
• Review Ag District #3 & #24

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will discuss budget updates and staffing changes for the County Clerk. The body will also review two election-related grants and a discrimination/harassment policy.

• Proposed change of staffing pattern from Clerk to Account Clerk for the County Clerk
• 2026 Election Grant for $13,278.60
• 2026 Mail Ballot Grant for $15,378.44
• County Administrator Discrimination/Harassment Policy
• County Clerk 2026 Budget Update

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet to review operational reports. The agenda includes updates on projects, ticketing, and cyber security.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Security Report

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on July 17, 2026, at the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward. The meeting will be conducted in the Supervisors' Chambers and is open to the public via a live YouTube stream.

• Meeting scheduled for July 17, 2026
• Public viewing available via YouTube
• Deadline for resolutions: July 9, 2026
• Deadline for typed resolutions: July 16, 2026

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet again on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 8:30 AM in Room B214, County Office Building B. The notice does not list specific agenda items, indicating the meeting will continue work from the July 9 session.

Audit

The Audit Committee will meet to accept minutes from June 16, 2026, and audit monthly bills. The committee will consider a motion to pay all bills as audited.

• Audit of monthly bills

The committee accepted the June 16 minutes, approved payment of $24,709.88 in stale vouchers, approved prepaying a $106,277.96 camera‑licensing bill and a $77,555.50 culvert bill, and adopted a motion to pay all audited bills. All motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Accepted June 16, 2026 Audit Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $24,709.88 (adopted)
• Approved prepaying Shi International camera‑licensing bill $106,277.96 (adopted)
• Approved prepaying Fort Miller culvert bill $77,555.50 (adopted)
• Adopted motion to pay all bills as audited (adopted)

Finance

The Finance Committee will consider three budget amendments: a $379,862 amendment for snow and ice services by the Department of Public Works, a $175,000 contract for a sheriff's social worker funded by an opioid settlement grant, and a request for AI/EVA software for the Department of Social Services. The committee will also discuss a title‑by‑grade schedule change for Highway Worker positions, pending Personnel Committee approval, and a Standard Work Day & Reporting Resolution.

• Public Works – Snow & Ice Amendment – $379,862
• Sheriff – Social Worker Contract – Opioid Settlement Grant – $175,000
• DSS – AI/EVA Software request
• Amend Title by Grade Schedule for Highway Worker (seasonal) – pending Personnel Committee
• Standard Work Day & Reporting Resolution

The committee accepted the June 11 minutes and approved several budget amendments, including a $379,862 amendment to the Department of Public Works snow and ice agreement, a $175,000 contract for a licensed social worker for the Sheriff’s Office, and a $262,282 nursing services contract for the county jail. It also approved a $95,082.72 mini‑bid for a DSS SUV, an $82,807 budget amendment for AI caseworker software, title changes for Highway Worker (summer seasonal) and a part‑time Caseworker Assistant, and a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution. A motion directing backfill requests to department oversight committees before Personnel Committee review was adopted. No final decision was made on a proposed sales‑tax increase.

• Approved $379,862 amendment to DPW Municipal Snow & Ice Agreement
• Authorized $175,000 contract for a licensed Sheriff’s Office social worker
• Authorized $262,282 nursing services contract for Washington County Jail
• Awarded $95,082.72 mini‑bid for DSS small SUV to G and H Auto Group
• Amended DSS budget $82,807 for AI Powered Caseworker Assistant software
• Amended Title by Grade Schedule: Highway Worker (summer seasonal) title change
• Amended Title by Grade Schedule: added Caseworker Assistant Part‑Time (Grade 12)
• Adopted Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for officials

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing requests and title adjustments. The body will consider a backfill for a Youth Bureau intern and a change to a highway worker title.

• Backfill request for Youth Bureau Youth Intern
• Removal of Highway Worker I (seasonal) title
• Addition of Highway Worker (summer seasonal) title

The committee accepted the June 11, 2026 minutes and approved several backfill appointments. It amended the non‑union Title‑by‑Grade schedule to replace a Highway Worker I (seasonal) with a Highway Worker (summer seasonal) and added a part‑time Caseworker Assistant at Grade 12. The committee also authorized the Treasurer to create payroll slots for temporary appointments approved by the Personnel Officer.

• Accepted June 11, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved backfill appointments for DPW, DSS, District Attorney, and Youth Bureau (adopted)
• Amended Title‑by‑Grade schedule: removed Highway Worker I (seasonal) and added Highway Worker (summer seasonal) at Grade 9 ($21.69) (adopted)
• Added Caseworker Assistant (part‑time) to non‑union schedule at Grade 12 ($25.08) (adopted)
• Authorized Treasurer to create payroll slots for temporary appointments approved by Personnel Officer (adopted)
• Entered executive session to discuss a specific individual's confidential information (adopted)
• Returned to regular session from executive session (adopted)

Public Safety

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee will meet to review department reports, including school resource officer contracts and a waiver request for social services. The meeting will also cover homeland security grant updates and a security discussion for Building B.

• Accept minutes from May 26, 2026
• Review SRO Contracts for Argyle & Hartford Central Schools
• Review Fort Edward Police Protection Services Contract
• Discuss Waiver Request for Social Services
• Update on Homeland Security Grant

The Public Safety Committee approved several law enforcement contracts and a purchasing policy waiver for mental health services. The committee also referred the Eden Center contract to the Finance Committee for legal review.

• Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approved SRO contracts for Argyle and Hartford Central Schools
• Authorized Chairman to sign Fort Edward and Whitehall Police Protection Services contracts
• Approved purchasing policy waiver for Sheriff's Department social worker services
• Referred Eden Center contract to the Finance Committee

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will consider seven referrals under General Municipal Law 239, including zoning amendments for the Village of Greenwich and site plan approvals for projects in Fort Ann, Fort Edward, and Granville. Projects range from a warehouse and office complex to a mobile food trailer, demolition of an industrial annex, a combined law office and family daycare, and a dog boarding kennel.

• Village of Greenwich proposes zoning amendments affecting all parcels within village limits.
• AdironDock seeks permits for two 9,000 sq ft warehouses and a 1,200 sq ft office in Fort Ann.
• Irving Tissue to demolish Building 33/Mill Street Annex at its Fort Edward manufacturing site.
• Taylor and Paige Boucher to convert 171 Broadway into law offices and family daycare.
• Nathan and Abby Adams to construct two-story animal daycare and boarding facility with kennels in Granville.

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet on June 30, 2026, to accept minutes and discuss several departmental requests. Items include acceptance of the CHPE Corridor Management Plan, a resolution for an EPG grant application, approval for highway work permits and signage, and permission to prepay Fort Miller for culverts on CR 153 in Salem. No fiscal amounts or votes are specified in the agenda.

• CHPE Corridor Management Plan Acceptance (Sewer District)
• Request for Resolution – EPG Grant Application (Sewer District)
• Request Approval – Undertaking for Highway Work Permit to Put Signage on State Roads / Authorization for Chairman to Sign (DPW)
• Permission to Pre-Pay Fort Miller for Culverts for CR 153/Salem (DPW)

The Public Works Committee approved several requests including a $379,862 budget amendment for snow and ice expenses. The committee also authorized a $50,000 engineering planning grant for the Sewer District and accepted the CHPE Corridor Management Plan.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Approved NYS DOT Highway work permit authorization
• Approved pre-payment to Fort Miller for CR 153/Salem culverts ($77,880)
• Approved $379,862 snow and ice budget amendment
• Accepted CHPE Corridor Management Plan
• Approved EPG grant application for equalization tank study ($50,000)

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Subcommittees will present the 2027 Local Services Plan and provide updates on opioid settlement funds. They will also review federal actions, suicide‑prevention coalition activities, and training opportunities. The meeting is informational and includes several agency updates.

• 2027 Local Services Plan – presentation by Tom Barber
• Invitation to Change training – Judy Moffitt, Center for Motivation and Change
• Opioid Settlement Funds – current status update
• NYS OASAS Listening Tour – Commissioner Cunningham
• High Needs meeting/Core Committee – update

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will meet on June 24, 2026. Members will review updates from the Emergency Operations Center, the Food Pantry/OFA transportation program, and the CYSHCN community inclusion initiative. The agenda includes a waiver request for home‑care cost reporting and a request to re‑apply for the Public Health Preparedness Grant. The committee will also discuss a proposal to move forward with the AI/EVA Tip Co plan.

• Food Pantry/OFA Transportation Updates (Wash Co EOC/LEAP)
• CYSHCN Program – Intent to Participate
• Waiver Request – Accounting Services – Home Care Cost Report
• Public Health Preparedness Grant – Request Approval to Re‑Apply
• AI/EVA Tip Co request to move forward with plan

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss waste management and workforce development. The body is scheduled to adopt the County Solid Waste Management Plan.

• Adoption of County Solid Waste Management Plan
• Farmland Protection (PDR) Grant updates from Ag Stewardship Association
• LEAP Workforce Development program updates and data
• SWW Workforce Development Board updates
• Broadband and Land Bank updates

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss updates on capital projects and municipal building projects under Buildings & Grounds. The agenda includes accepting minutes from May 19, 2026, and other business. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is largely informational.

• Accept minutes from May 19, 2026
• Discussion of capital project updates
• Discussion/updates on municipal building projects

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will consider minutes from May 19, 2026, and receive reports on IT projects, ticketing, and cybersecurity. No action items or ordinances are on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
• Review of IT projects report
• Review of ticketing report
• Review of cybersecurity report

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on June 18, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific resolutions or action items are listed in the notice.

The Washington County Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for morgue services, engineering services, and brine tanks, ratifying labor agreements, and approving multiple grant and budget amendments. All resolutions were adopted by roll‑call vote with 14 supervisors voting aye and three absent. The meeting adjourned at 10:52 AM.

• Authorized Chairman to sign contract with Albany Medical Center for morgue services (adopted)
• Awarded Request for Proposal 2026‑14 for engineering services to Washington County Sewer District No. 2 (adopted)
• Authorized purchase of two brine tanks via Sourcewell Contract #031423‑VAR (adopted)
• Set time and place for public hearing on 2026‑2027 Adirondack Community College budget (adopted)
• Amended DPW Road Fund staffing pattern (adopted)
• Accepted NYS DEC Water Quality Improvement Grant and created a capital project (adopted)
• Amended budget for Sheriff’s Canal Grant (adopted)
• Ratified agreement with Teamsters Local 294 for Public Works Highway Division employees (adopted)

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors’ Audit Committee will meet on June 16, 2026. The committee will consider the monthly audit bills and a motion to pay all bills that have been audited. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting the May 13, 2026 minutes and other business.

• Motion to approve payment of all audited monthly bills
• Accept minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting
• Other business (unspecified)

The Audit Committee approved the May 13, 2026, meeting minutes and authorized the payment of all audited bills. The committee also approved $7,894.34 in stale voucher expenses for legal services.

• Approved May 13, 2026, meeting minutes
• Approved $7,894.34 in stale vouchers for legal services
• Approved payment of all audited bills

Finance

The committee will discuss several budget amendments, including a $2,120,000 Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) award for the Department of Public Works, grants for the Sheriff and District Attorney, and a $31,237 UV equipment repair for the Sewer District. They will also consider a title grade schedule change for Special Patrol Officers (pending Personnel Committee approval) and receive the 2025 year-end financials from the County Treasurer.

• Authorize signature & amend budget for WQIP Award - $2,120,000
• Permission to pre-pay Fort Miller for culverts on CR 153/Salem
• Canal Grant for Sheriff - $37,000
• Bullet Proof Vest Grant for Sheriff
• Discovery Grant for District Attorney - $52,092

The Finance Committee approved multiple budget amendments for the DPW, Sheriff, Public Health, District Attorney, and Sewer District. Additionally, the committee adopted a new title by grade schedule for Special Patrol Officers and approved union contracts for Teamsters and the Sheriff PBA.

• Approved May 7, 2026 minutes
• Approved $2,550,000 DPW budget amendment for WQIP award
• Approved $37,000 Sheriff canal grant budget amendment
• Approved $70,000 Sheriff bulletproof vest grant budget amendment
• Approved $1,100 Public Health immunization grant budget amendment
• Approved $52,092 District Attorney discovery grant budget amendment
• Approved $31,237 Sewer District UV equipment repair amendment
• Approved $1,320,000 Drifting Ridge and Argyle Street capital project

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing requests, including backfilling a vacant Building Maintenance Mechanic position and adding a Highway Worker I. The committee will also consider a title change for Special Patrol Officers.

• Backfill vacancy for Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Mechanic
• Add one Highway Worker I to DPW staffing pattern
• Amend title by grade schedule for Sheriff's Special Patrol Officers
• Promote Highway Worker II within DPW
• Reappoint Caseworker to Social Services Examiner position

The Personnel Committee approved adding one Highway Worker I position for the summer season. The committee also approved updated non-union hourly rates for Special Patrol Officers to be forwarded to the Finance Committee.

• Accepted May 7, 2026 minutes
• Approved Buildings & Grounds Building Maintenance Mechanic backfill
• Approved DPW Highway Worker II backfill
• Approved DSS Caseworker backfills (two resignations and one reappointment)
• Approved adding one Highway Worker I position for the summer season
• Approved Special Patrol Officer pay rates for forwarding to Finance Committee

Community Service Board

The Children & Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Board will hear presentations from vocational rehabilitation and counseling representatives. The meeting includes informational updates on New York State Office of Mental Health and Office of Addiction Services and Supports RFPs, including maternal mental health collaborative care and youth services expansion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the subcommittee will also discuss future meeting ideas and agency updates.

• Presentation by Jine`LaBrake, M.S. – Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor – ACCES-VR
• Presentation by Holly Irion, LMHC-D – Associate Professor of Counseling – SUNY Adirondack
• OMH RFP MH253027 – Collaborative Care for Maternal Mental Health – Technical Assistance, Training, and Implementation Support (due 7/21/26)
• OMH HealthySteps Expansion April 2026 – RFP issued 4/28/26, due 7/2/26
• OASAS RFA SETTT-26007 – Youth Services Expansion in Recovery Community and Outreach (amended 5/15/26, due 6/5/26)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will meet to address business for Districts 1 and 2. Under new business for District 2, the board plans to consider acceptance of the CHPE Corridor Management Plan, a resolution for an EPG grant application, and the Irving Tissue Phase 2 sewer line relocation. Old business includes project updates and discussion of 293 Broadway. Public comment and potential executive session are also scheduled.

• CHPE Corridor Management Plan Acceptance
• EPG Grant Application Resolution
• Irving Tissue Phase 2 Sewer Line Relocation
• Project Updates
• 293 Broadway discussion

The Board approved the CHPE Corridor Management Plan acceptance and authorized a grant application for an EQ tank feasibility study. Discussion included updates on various infrastructure projects, including the WWTP LTCP upgrade and the Admin Building project.

• Accepted May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CHPE Corridor Management Plan acceptance (unanimous)
• Authorized EPG grant application for EQ tank feasibility study (unanimous)

Community College

The Washington County Board of Supervisors' Community College and Finance Committees will hold a joint meeting with Warren County on June 5, 2026, at SUNY Adirondack. The agenda includes a college update from President Anastasia Urtz and review of the 2026-2027 operating budget presented by VP Keith Kaplan.

• College update from President Anastasia Urtz
• Presentation of 2026-2027 operating budget by VP Keith Kaplan
• Joint meeting with Warren County Board of Supervisors

The Community College and Finance committees approved moving the proposed 2026-2027 operating budget forward to the next Board meeting. The action includes setting a public hearing for July to review the budget request of $32,798,456 in operating funds and $3,029,983 in restricted grants.

• Approved moving SUNY Adirondack budget to next Board meeting (Adopted)
• Approved setting a public hearing for July (Adopted)
• Approved moving the 2026-2027 budget proposal forward (Adopted)

Board of Supervisors

This special meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors is called to discuss personnel issues regarding a particular person. No other substantive agenda items are listed. The meeting will be held at the County Municipal Center and streamed online.

• Discussion on Personnel Issues Regarding a Particular Person

The Board of Supervisors moved and adopted a motion to enter executive session to discuss the employment history of a particular individual. The motion was moved by Mrs. Fedler, seconded by Supervisors Fisher, O’Brien, and Wang, and was adopted. No further action was taken after adjournment from executive session.

• Motion to hold executive session on employment history of a particular person adopted

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will meet to discuss and decide on several items including a transportation rate increase from Durrin Inc., memoranda of understanding with LEAP Head Start and Glens Falls Hospital, and updates from the Office for the Aging and Department of Social Services. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes and other business.

• Durrin Inc. Transportation Rate Increase
• LEAP Head Start MOU
• Glens Falls Hospital MOU
• Senior Farmers Market Coupon Program
• DSS Safety Update

The Health & Human Services Committee approved the signing of an MOU with LEAP Head Start and an MOU with Glens Falls Hospital for the Baby Café WIC program. It also approved a 2% rate increase for Durrin Inc. transportation services and a $1,100 budget amendment for an immunization grant. The DSS safety issue was referred to the Public Safety Committee.

• Authorized signature of LEAP Head Start MOU (adopted)
• Authorized signature of Glens Falls Hospital Baby Café MOU for WIC (adopted)
• Approved 2% increase in Durrin Inc. transportation contract effective Sep 1, 2026 (adopted)
• Amended 2026 Public Health budget to recognize $1,100 Immunization Action Plan Mini Grant (adopted)
• Moved DSS safety concerns to the Public Safety Committee (adopted)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will review and approve the RFP award for the Drifting Ridge project under the Sewer District. It will also consider a budget amendment for UV equipment and discuss purchases related to a brine grant and a beaver dam. The meeting includes routine items such as accepting the April 28 minutes and other business.

• RFP award – Drifting Ridge (Sewer District)
• UV equipment budget amendment (Sewer District)
• Brine grant purchases (Public Works)
• Beaver dam project discussion (Public Works)

The Public Works Committee approved the award of the Drifting Ridge engineering, design and construction oversight contract to KB Engineering for $146,895 and created a capital project for it. It also moved budget amendments for UV equipment and brine storage tank purchases to the Finance Committee, authorized the Superintendent to enter a property to address a beaver dam, and approved hiring an additional summer Highway Worker I.

• Approved award of Drifting Ridge engineering contract to KB Engineering for $146,895 (motion by Fisher, seconded by Wang)
• Approved creation of a capital project for Drifting Ridge and referral to Finance Committee (motion by Skellie, seconded by Mumby)
• Moved UV equipment budget amendment of $31,236.06 to Finance Committee (motion by Skellie, seconded by Wang)
• Moved purchase of two brine storage tanks ($36,111.30 each) to Finance Committee (motion by Skellie, seconded by Wang)
• Authorized Superintendent of Public Works to enter specific property to address beaver dam (motion by Wang, seconded by Fisher and Kerr)
• Approved hiring of one additional Highway Worker I for the summer, to be forwarded to Personnel Committee (motion by Fisher, seconded by Wang and Skellie)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will discuss a morgue contract with Albany Medical Center that requires a waiver and authorization for the chair to sign. The committee will also review Discovery Reform Grant expenses totaling $52,092 allocated across Axon, Alternative Sentencing, the Sheriff's Office, and a Traffic Ticket Program. Additionally, the committee will recognize a $37,000 Patrol Grant Award for the Sheriff and consider Special Patrol Officer contracts.

• Morgue contract with Albany Med – waiver and authorization for chair to sign
• Discovery Reform Grant expenses: $52,092 total ($15,892 Axon, $10,000 Alternative Sentencing, $25,000 Sheriff, $1,200 Traffic Ticket Program)
• Recognize 2026 Patrol Grant Award of $37,000 for Sheriff's Office
• Special Patrol Officer (SPO) contracts to be considered

The committee accepted the April 28, 2026 minutes and authorized the chairman to sign a one‑year morgue contract with Albany Med, including a procurement waiver. It approved a $52,092 budget amendment to allocate Discovery Reform grant funds to Axon, Alternative Sentencing, the Sheriff and the Traffic Ticket Program. The committee recognized a $37,000 2026 Patrol Grant and approved four Special Patrol Officer contracts for Hudson Falls, Greenwich, Granville and Fort Edward schools. It also approved a $35,000 bullet‑proof vest award and forwarded a related budget amendment to the Finance Committee.

• Accepted April 28, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Authorized chairman to sign Albany Med morgue contract (adopted)
• Approved waiver from Procurement Policy for Albany Med contract (adopted)
• Approved $52,092 budget amendment to allocate Discovery Reform grant funds (adopted)
• Recognized $37,000 2026 Patrol Grant award (adopted)
• Approved four SPO contracts for Hudson Falls, Greenwich, Granville, Fort Edward schools (adopted)
• Approved $35,000 bullet‑proof vest award and forwarded budget amendment to Finance Committee (adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to discuss workforce development. The body is reviewing the proposed PY26 budget for the Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board.

• Saratoga-Warren-Washington Workforce Development Board Proposed Budget PY26
• LEAP Workforce Development Program updates

The committee adopted a motion to accept the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. It also approved the continuation of the LEAP contract for the third year of its three‑year term. The proposed LEAP budget will be revisited next month for further consideration. No other actions were taken.

• Accepted April 21, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved LEAP contract for third year of three‑year agreement (adopted)

Information Technology

This is a regular Information Technology Committee meeting with reports on projects, ticketing, and cyber security. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists primarily of procedural items and updates.

• Cyber Security Report – likely covering recent threats or system updates
• Projects Report – status of current IT initiatives
• Ticketing Report – helpdesk or service request metrics
• Approval of April 12, 2026 meeting minutes

The Information Technology Committee accepted the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. No other actions were voted on or decided during the session.

• Accepted April 21, 2026 minutes (motion by Hall, seconded by Kerr, adopted)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss administrative updates and department requests. The session includes a review of discrimination and harassment policy revisions.

• Discrimination and Harassment Policy revisions
• County Attorney request to amend travel plan for Counsel for Children Trial Skills Training
• Buildings & Grounds updates

The Government Operations Committee adopted the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting. It approved an overnight travel request costing $1,458 for a County Attorney staff member to attend a trial skills training in New York City. The committee also voted to table the proposed revisions to the Discrimination and Harassment Policy for one month for further review.

• Approved minutes of the April 21, 2026 meeting (adopted)
• Approved overnight travel for a County Attorney staff member, $1,458 (motion by O’Brien, seconded by Wang)
• Tabled Discrimination and Harassment Policy revisions for one month (motion by Herrick, seconded by Wang)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular meeting on May 15, 2026, at the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward. The meeting will be conducted in accordance with the Board's rules, and resolutions must be submitted by May 7, 2026, to ensure proper distribution.

• Regular meeting scheduled for May 15, 2026
• Resolutions must be submitted by May 7, 2026
• Resolutions not submitted by May 14, 2026 must be typed for distribution
• Meeting available for public viewing via YouTube
• Meeting location: County Office Building B, Fort Edward

The Board adopted Introductory Local Law D banning nitrous‑oxide chargers and Local Law E banning kratom products, both after amendments. It authorized the issuance of $6,000,000 in serial bonds to fund road reconstruction, bridge replacement, and snow‑removal equipment. Several budget amendments, fee schedules, appointments and a cyber‑security purchase were also approved.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law D (nitrous‑oxide ban) – adopted, AYES 13, ABSENT 4 (3,785 AYES, 905 absent)
• Adopted Introductory Local Law E (kratom ban) – adopted, AYES 13, ABSENT 4 (3,785 AYES, 905 absent)
• Authorized issuance of $6,000,000 serial bonds for roads, bridges, and snow‑removal equipment – adopted, AYES 13, ABSENT 4 (3,648 AYES, 778 absent)
• Approved Real Property Tax Services fee schedule – adopted
• Reappointed member to the Workforce Development Board – adopted
• Appointed member to the Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council – adopted
• Authorized purchase of cyber‑security licenses via Sourcewell Contract #121923‑SHI – adopted
• Amended Capital Project C01110 for Adirondack Community College – adopted

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee will meet to review and approve monthly bills, accept minutes from the prior meeting, and handle any other business. This is a routine procedural meeting with no high-profile items.

• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay as audited
• Accept minutes from April 15, 2026 meeting

The committee accepted the April 15 minutes, approved payment of $32,805 in stale legal service vouchers, approved a $14,500 Treasurer’s Office voucher pending Resolution No. 146, and adopted a motion to pay all audited bills. The next meeting was scheduled for June 16.

• Accepted April 15, 2026 minutes (motion by Hahn, seconded by Kerr)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers $32,805 (motion by Baker, seconded by Hahn)
• Approved Treasurer’s Office voucher $14,500 pending Resolution No. 146 (motion by Baker, seconded by Hahn)
• Adopted motion to pay all bills as audited (motion by Hahn, seconded by Kerr)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer Districts 1 & 2 Board of Commissioners will meet on May 12, 2026. They will consider new business for District 2 including sewer billing, a property at 293 Broadway, an RFP award, and a budget amendment for UV equipment. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public hearings if needed, and public comment.

• Sewer Billing discussion
• 293 Broadway item
• RFP Award
• Budget Amendment for UV Equipment
• Public hearings (if needed)

The board accepted the minutes from the April 14 meeting. It approved awarding the Drifting Ridge Project RFP to KB Engineering. A budget amendment moving $31,236 to the plant budget for UV equipment repair was approved. Commissioners expressed support for exploring new billing software and policies for final sewer billing.

• Accepted minutes of 04/14/26 (all in favor)
• Awarded Drifting Ridge Project RFP to KB Engineering (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment moving $31,236 to plant UV repair budget (all in favor)
• Commissioners expressed support for exploring new billing software (informal)
• Commissioners expressed support for policy on final sewer billing and illegal‑connection inspections (informal)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is holding a special meeting to consider rescinding Resolution No. 84, which reappointed the Superintendent of Public Works. The meeting is scheduled for May 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Other business may also be discussed.

• Consider rescinding Res. No. 84 reappointing the Superintendent of Public Works

The Board considered and adopted Resolution No. 130, which rescinds Resolution No. 84 of 2026. A motion to enter executive session to discuss an individual's employment history was defeated by an 8‑4 vote. The resolution was then adopted after a motion for the question was passed; no vote tally was recorded for the final adoption.

• Defeated motion for executive session on employment history (8-4)
• Adopted Resolution No. 130 rescinding Resolution No. 84 (adopted, vote not recorded)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will discuss and potentially recommend approval of several budget amendments, including a $1.76 million capital project for Lock 8 Way Bridge construction and a $387,224 project for Hill St./CR 24 joint replacement. The committee will also consider a resolution to amend a capital project resolution with SUNY ADK, review employee dental insurance renewal rates, and award a mini-bid for an SUV for alternative sentencing. These items are recommendations to the full Board of Supervisors.

• Cap. Proj. 136 – Lock 8 Way Bridge Construction/CI - $1,762,100
• Cap. Proj. 128 – Hill St./CR 24 Joint Replacement - $387,224
• Amend Capital Project Resolution – SUNY ADK
• Mini-Bid Award SUV – Alternative Sentencing
• Mortgage Tax Warrant & Supplemental Disbursement Resolution

The committee adopted an amendment adding $82,200 to Capital Project C01110 for Adirondack Community College. It approved budget amendments for several capital projects, including $386,424 for the Hill St./CR 24 bridge replacement and $1,762,101 for the Lock 8 Way Bridge, as well as grants and expense items. A bonding resolution authorizing up to $5 M of borrowing for road and bridge projects was adopted, and a $500,000 infrastructure grant for the Village of Whitehall was recognized.

• Authorized $82,200 amendment to Capital Project C01110 (Adirondack Community College)
• Approved $386,424 budget amendment for Capital Project 128 (Hill St./CR 24 joint replacement)
• Approved $1,762,101 budget amendment for Capital Project 136 (Lock 8 Way Bridge)
• Approved $89,393 amendment to recognize Public Health Special Health Care Needs grant
• Approved $35,345.53 mini‑bid for a midsize SUV for Alternative Sentencing
• Authorized bonding resolution not to exceed $5 M for road and bridge projects
• Recognized $500,000 County Infrastructure Improvement Grant for Village of Whitehall and authorized signing
• Approved payment to Fort Miller for culverts before receipt

Personnel

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss filling vacancies created by resignations and promotions across multiple county departments. The body will also consider changes to staffing patterns and a vacation carryover request.

• Backfill requests for Office for Aging, Code Enforcement, County Clerk, DPW, Public Health, and Veterans departments
• Staffing pattern change to replace one Sr. Motor Vehicle License Clerk with one Motor Vehicle License Clerk
• Staffing pattern change to add one part-time Caseworker Assistant for DSS
• Request for Planning department to carry over six vacation days

The Personnel Committee accepted the April 9, 2026 minutes and approved backfill hires for eight vacant positions. It amended the staffing pattern to replace a Senior Motor Vehicle License Clerk with a Motor Vehicle License Clerk and added a part‑time Caseworker Assistant for the Department of Social Services. The committee also approved carrying over six vacation days for a Planning Department employee and entered, then exited, an executive session.

• Accepted April 9, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Office for Aging Aging Services Aide (PT) (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Code Enforcement Officer (adopted)
• Approved backfill for County Clerk position (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Senior Motor Vehicle License Clerk (adopted)
• Amended staffing pattern: removed 1 Senior Motor Vehicle License Clerk and added 1 Motor Vehicle License Clerk (adopted)
• Amended staffing pattern: added 1 part‑time Caseworker Assistant (PT) for DSS, contingent on grant funding (adopted)
• Approved carryover of six vacation days for Amy Hoffer, Planning Department (adopted)

Community Service Board

The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee is meeting to receive a presentation from LIFEPlan CCO. The body will discuss the 2026-27 NYS Budget and the 2027 Local Services Planning process.

• Presentation by LIFEPlan CCO Director of Provider Relations Karen Hoffman
• Review of 2026-27 NYS Budget updates
• Discussion of 2027 Local Services Planning process regarding I/DD issues
• Review of CON requests and approvals
• NYS OMH Hospital and Community Connections meetings

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will hear reports from the Mental Health, Veterans, Public Health, OFA/ADRC, and Social Services departments. Items include a CPL 730 Q1 expense report, a Medicare enrollment application, and a budget amendment for an unmet needs funding supplement. The committee will also consider an OFA advisory board appointment and a staffing request for a part‑time caseworker assistant. The meeting will conclude with a County Administration Bonadio report.

• CPL 730 Q1 Expense Report (Mental Health)
• OFA Advisory Board Appointment
• Budget Amendment – Unmet Needs Funding Supplement
• Staffing Request – Part‑Time Caseworker Assistant (Social Services)
• Medicare Enrollment Application (Public Health)

The committee accepted the March 25, 2026 minutes and approved several budget and policy motions. Public Health will re‑enroll with Medicare, paying a $750 fee, and was removed from enforcement of nitrous oxide and kratom local laws. The committee also approved a mini grant, added a $89,393 grant to the 2026 budget, appointed an OFA advisory board member, recognized Unmet Need program funding, and moved a part‑time caseworker assistant position to the Personnel Committee.

• Accepted March 25, 2026 minutes (motion adopted)
• Approved $750 Medicare enrollment fee for Public Health (motion adopted)
• Removed Public Health from enforcement of nitrous oxide and kratom local laws (motion adopted)
• Approved Public Health application for Immunization Action Plan Mini grant (≤ $5,000) (motion adopted)
• Amended Public Health 2026 budget to add $89,393 Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs grant (motion adopted)
• Appointed Barbara Price to Office for Aging Advisory Council (term Jan 2026–Dec 2027) (motion adopted)
• Amended OFA 2026 budget to recognize $196,966 Unmet Need program funding (motion adopted)
• Moved part‑time Caseworker Assistant position to Personnel Committee (motion adopted)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss department requests and reports. The body is scheduled to review a vehicle bid and a grant award.

• SUV Bid Approval for Youth Bureau/Alternative Sentencing using Pre-Trial Funding
• Recognition of $37,000 Canal Patrol Grant 2026 for the Sheriff

The Public Safety Committee adopted the minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting. It approved the lowest responsible bidder, Howell and Pierson Inc., to purchase a Durango GT SUV for $35,345.53 and forwarded the recommendation to the Finance Committee. The committee also moved the request to purchase two 911 dispatch consoles costing $25,684.72 to the Finance Committee.

• Accepted March 31, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved SUV bid – Howell and Pierson Inc., $35,345.53 (adopted)
• Forwarded SUV purchase recommendation to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Moved request to purchase two 911 consoles, $25,684.72, to Finance Committee (adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review several General Municipal Law 239 referrals. The body is considering site plan approvals and an area variance for projects in the towns of Kingsbury and Granville.

• Delcath Systems Inc. expansion for manufacturing, warehouse, and offices at 566 Queensbury Ave
• Jeremy Karpfh/Summit Ridge Energy proposal for a 2.44 MW solar farm on 9 acres at 1167 County Route 24
• Hermance proposal to add a transportation company at 1065 Dix Ave

The Washington County Planning Agency voted to find four separate projects to be matters of essentially local concern. Each motion received unanimous approval (3-0) with no abstentions. The projects include manufacturing expansion, an area variance, a solar farm, and a transportation‑company parking addition.

• Approved finding Delcath Systems expansion at 566 Queensbury Ave is a matter of local concern (3-0)
• Approved finding Delcath Systems area variance at 566 Queensbury Ave is a matter of local concern (3-0)
• Approved finding Jeremy Karpfh/Summit Ridge Energy solar farm at 1167 County Route 24 is a matter of local concern (3-0)
• Approved finding Richard Hermance transportation‑company parking at 1065 Dix Ave is a matter of local concern (3-0)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. The body will discuss bridge work and sewer district contract amendments.

• Hill Street over Battenkill joint replacement by Marchiselli
• Lock 8 Way Bridge work by Marchiselli
• PCAB Project Contract Amendment for the Sewer District
• Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Drifting Ridge Engineering
• Declaration of surplus items for the DPW

The Public Works Committee approved surplus items for auction and moved two federal‑aid bridge projects—Hill Street joint replacement and Lock 8 Road Bridge—to the full Board for further action. It also authorized the Sewer District Executive Director to sign a $2,585 contract amendment for the PCAB building project. All motions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved surplus items for auction (adopted)
• Forwarded Hill Street joint bridge replacement project to full Board (adopted)
• Forwarded Lock 8 Road Bridge project to full Board (adopted)
• Authorized Sewer District Executive Director to sign $2,585 contract amendment (adopted)
• Adopted minutes of March 31, 2026 (adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to review updates on tourism and the land bank. The body will also discuss Phase 1 trail changes for Washington County snowmobile trails and a reappointment to the Workforce Development Board.

• Phase 1 Washington County Snowmobile Trails changes
• Workforce Development Board reappointment
• Tourism updates
• Land Bank updates

The committee adopted the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. It approved the Phase 1 snowmobile trail changes and will forward them to the full Board. It approved forwarding a request for the Tourism and Economic Development Specialist to carry over six vacation days to the Personnel Committee. It reappointed P. Foote to the Workforce Development Board for a three‑year term.

• Adopted minutes of the March 24, 2026 meeting
• Approved Phase 1 snowmobile trail changes and forwarded to the full Board
• Approved carry‑over of six vacation days for the Tourism & Economic Development Specialist, referred to the Personnel Committee
• Reappointed P. Foote to the Workforce Development Board for a three‑year term (June 1 2026 – May 31 2029)

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet on April 21, 2026. Members will receive updates on ongoing IT projects, the ticketing system, cyber security status, and a recent cyber grant award. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of informational reports and other business.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Security Report
• Cyber Grant Award

The Information Technology Committee accepted the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. It also approved a purchasing‑policy waiver to allow the renewal of annual cyber security software on Sourcewell, which exceeds $50,000 but is already budgeted. Both motions were adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Accepted March 24, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved purchasing policy waiver for annual cyber security software renewal (adopted)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will meet to receive reports on county buildings, grounds, and parks. The County Attorney will provide information regarding the Fort Ann Landfill property.

• Updates on Capital Projects for Buildings & Grounds/Parks
• County Attorney report on Fort Ann Landfill Property

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting. It also approved an amendment to the Real Property fee schedule, increasing the tax bill printing fee for villages and schools from $1.50 to $2.00. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved amendment to Real Property fee schedule, raising tax bill printing fee to $2.00 (adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The agenda is procedural boilerplate providing notice for a regular meeting. No specific legislative items, contracts, or discussion topics are listed.

The Board adopted Introductory Local Law B of 2026 and approved a settlement related to the opioid crisis. It set public hearing dates for Local Laws D and E while defeating the hearing schedule for Local Law C. Several contracts and budget amendments were approved, including a precast concrete culvert award and a salary schedule change for the District Attorney.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law “B” of 2026 (13 AYES, 4 ABSENT; AYES 3,426, ABSENT 1,264)
• Approved opioid crisis settlement (Resolution 105) – adopted
• Defeated resolution to set hearing on Local Law “C” (10 AYES, 3 NOES, 4 ABSENT; AYES 2,316, NOES 1,110, ABSENT 1,264)
• Adopted public hearing dates for Local Laws “D” and “E” (Res 108, 109) – adopted
• Awarded Bid 2026-15 for precast concrete box culverts (Res 110) – adopted
• Amended exempt salary schedule for District Attorney (Res 122) (10 AYES, 3 NOES, 4 ABSENT; AYES 2,975, NOES 451, ABSENT 1,264)
• Amended staffing pattern to add Alternative Sentencing Intern (Res 123) – adopted (13 AYES)
• Authorized Chairman to sign contract with RS Telecom, Inc. (Res 129) – adopted

Audit

The Washington County Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 18, 2026, and audit monthly bills. The main action is a motion to pay all bills as audited. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Approve minutes from March 18, 2026
• Audit monthly bills and motion to pay all bills as audited

The committee accepted the March 18, 2026 audit minutes. It approved payment of stale legal service vouchers totaling $21,242.44. It reaffirmed that the Public Defender’s office may use the committee minutes for mileage attestation to courts. No other business was reported.

• Accepted March 18, 2026 audit minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers $21,242.44 (adopted)
• Reaffirmed Public Defender mileage attestation can be used (adopted)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer Districts 1 & 2 Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct business for both districts. The agenda focuses on operational updates and project contracts for Sewer District No. 2.

• PCAB project contract amendment regarding asbestos
• South Burgoyne Pump Station
• RFQ for Drifting Ridge Engineering
• Office Trailer for MFPCAB Project
• Hours of Operation

The board approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting. It authorized the executive director to sign a $2,585 contract amendment for asbestos removal at a pump‑station window. The board also authorized the chairman to approve the award of the Drifting Ridge engineering services contract after scoring is completed. Additionally, the board agreed to change district office hours to 8:00 am‑3:30 pm.

• Approved minutes of 02/10/26 (all in favor)
• Authorized signing of $2,585 asbestos removal contract amendment (all in favor)
• Authorized chairman to approve award of Drifting Ridge engineering services contract (all in favor)
• Adjusted posted hours of operation to 8:00 am‑3:30 pm (board agreed)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:50 pm (all in favor)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will discuss department reports, contract renewals, and budget amendments. The body will review grant carryovers and changes to the exempt salary and grade schedules.

• Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant carryover and new grant of $172,413
• Hazard Mitigation Grant carryover of $53,764
• Public Works Road Machinery Fund amendment of $12,800
• Proposed $4,500 increase for the District Attorney in the Exempt Salary Schedule
• Electric supply contract renewal and DPW salt bids

The committee accepted the March 12 minutes and approved a 48‑month electric supply renewal and a contract for the Middle Falls barn. It adopted several budget amendments, including road machinery funding, Domestic Terrorism Prevention and Hazard Mitigation grant allocations, and bond‑counsel services. The exempt salary schedule was amended to raise the District Attorney’s salary by $4,500, and a Grade 8 Alternative Sentencing Intern position was added. A settlement related to the opioid crisis and a RS Telecom maintenance contract were also approved.

• Accepted March 12, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved 48‑month electric supply renewal and authorized Chairman to sign (adopted)
• Approved addition of Middle Falls Barn contract (May‑Nov) and authorized Chairman to sign (adopted)
• Amended Public Works Road Machinery budget by $12,800 (adopted)
• Amended Public Safety budget to carry over and add Domestic Terrorism Prevention grant $172,413 (adopted)
• Amended Public Safety budget to carry over Hazard Mitigation grant $53,764 (adopted)
• Increased District Attorney salary by $4,500 to $225,600 (adopted)
• Added Alternative Sentencing Intern position at Grade 8 (adopted)

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to discuss backfill requests for resignations and retirements, staffing pattern changes, and a statutory salary increase for the District Attorney. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the County Office Bldg. B.

• County Clerk – Archivist resignation
• DPW – Welder/Fabricator retirement
• District Attorney salary increase to $225,600
• Add two Motor Vehicle License Clerks (PT) for County Clerk
• Add one Highway Worker I for Public Works

The Personnel Committee accepted the March 12, 2026 minutes and approved several backfill and staffing changes. It added an Alternative Sentencing Intern, replaced a full‑time motor vehicle license clerk with two part‑time clerks, increased the District Attorney’s salary to $225,600, and added a Highway Worker I for the construction season. The committee also adopted a motion asking legislators to amend the Public Officers Law so a Deputy County Attorney may reside outside Washington County.

• Accepted March 12, 2026 Personnel Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved backfill of County Clerk Archivist position (vacated 4/4/26)
• Approved backfill of DPW Welder/Fabricator (retired 3/30/26) and Heavy Equipment Mechanic (position change 3/30/26)
• Added one Alternative Sentencing Intern (Grade 8) and forwarded to Finance Committee
• Replaced one full‑time Motor Vehicle License Clerk with two part‑time clerks (20 hr and 15 hr) (adopted)
• Approved District Attorney salary increase to $225,600 effective 4/1/26 and forwarded to Finance Committee
• Added one Highway Worker I for construction season (adopted)
• Adopted motion to request legislators amend Public Officers Law to allow Deputy County Attorney to reside outside Washington County

Community Service Board

The Washington County Community Services Board will approve minutes from three prior meetings. It will hear the C‑SPOA 2025 Annual Report from Tracy Terry. The board will receive informational updates on several mental‑health initiatives, including opioid settlement funds, OMH AOT funding, and Court‑Based Mental Health Navigators.

• Approval of minutes from the Jan 8, 2026 organizational and regular meetings and the Mar 12, 2026 joint meeting
• Presentation of the C‑SPOA 2025 Annual Report by Tracy Terry
• Update on Opioid Settlement Funds – current status
• OMH AOT funding: Enhanced Voluntary Agreements (EVAs)
• Court‑Based Mental Health Navigators

The April 9, 2026 CSB meeting was rescheduled to April 16, 2026 at 3 pm, to be held at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls. The next meeting is set for May 14, 2026 at 3 pm at the ACCA, 79 Glenwood Ave, Queensbury. No substantive decisions were made; the minutes only address scheduling changes.

Personnel

The Personnel Committee and several joint committees will meet to perform evaluations for various department heads. These reviews cover leadership roles across economic development, IT, health, and human services.

• Evaluation of Economic Development Director
• Evaluation of Chief Information Officer
• Evaluation of Personnel Officer
• Evaluations of Director Office of Aging, Public Health Director, Youth Director, Commissioner of Social Services, and Director of Veterans Service Agency

The Personnel Committee moved to enter an executive session to discuss department head evaluations. The motion was made by Mr. Skellie, seconded by Mr. Rozell, and was adopted. The meeting adjourned from executive session with no action taken.

• Entered executive session (motion adopted)

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold joint Personnel, Public Safety, and Government Operations committee meetings. Committee members will conduct performance evaluations for the Director of Weights & Measures, the Director of Real Property Tax Services, the Superintendent of County Buildings, the County Attorney, and the County Administrator. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Evaluation of Director of Weights & Measures (Personnel & Public Safety)
• Evaluation of Director of Real Property Tax Services (Government Operations)
• Evaluation of Superintendent of County Buildings (Government Operations)
• Evaluation of County Attorney (Government Operations)
• Evaluation of County Administrator (Government Operations)

The joint Personnel & Public Safety and Personnel & Government Operations committees met. A motion to enter executive session for department head evaluations was adopted. The executive session adjourned with no action taken. No other decisions were made.

• Motion to enter executive session adopted; no action taken

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to accept minutes, review department reports, and discuss a budget amendment and a road safety grant application. The meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026.

• Accept minutes from March 3, 2026
• Review DPW budget amendment request
• Discuss construction season plan
• Review request to apply for Road Safety Plan Grant
• Discuss E-Waste Collection Event

The committee adopted the March 3 minutes and approved a waiver to purchase new fleet‑management software. It amended the budget, moving $12,800 to cover plow‑truck tariff charges, and decided not to apply for the Road Safety Plan grant. The board approved the asphalt paving bid, awarded a $77,880 box‑culvert contract, moved the salt‑bid review to the Finance Committee, and added one seasonal flagger for $26,028, forwarding that staffing change to the Personnel Committee.

• Adopted minutes of March 3, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved waiver to purchase new DPW software vendor
• Amended budget: transferred $12,800 from contractual to equipment
• Declined to apply for Road Safety Plan grant
• Approved asphalt paving bid for summer construction
• Awarded $77,880 box‑culvert contract to Fort Miller for County Route 153
• Moved salt bid review to Finance Committee
• Approved additional seasonal flagger ($26,028) with Oct 31 sunset, forwarded to Personnel Committee

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will review departmental reports, including attorney mileage reimbursement, staffing, grant contracts, and training requests. It will consider a budget amendment request to carry over the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant and the Hazard Mitigation Grant. The committee will also discuss changes to fire inspection fees and a local law or resolution for solar farms. Additional items include updates on PSAP staffing, EMS, and a memorandum of understanding for a workday change for the sheriff’s assistant correction administrator.

• Budget amendment request – grant carryover for Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant and Hazard Mitigation Grant
• Changes to fire inspection fees (Code Enforcement)
• Local law/resolution for solar farms (Code Enforcement)
• DCJS Grant Award – CHANGE Project (Alternative Sentencing/Youth Bureau)
• MOU – Workday change – Assistant Correction Administrator (Sheriff)

The committee adopted the March 3, 2026 Public Safety minutes and approved forwarding standard mileage reimbursement invoices to the Audit Committee. It approved use of the county logo on a crime‑victim assistance flyer, added a part‑time Alternative Sentencing intern, and authorized several grant carryovers—including $172,413 for domestic terrorism prevention and $53,764 for hazard mitigation—plus a $145,000 PSAP grant reimbursement. Additional actions included approving a $100 flat fire‑inspection fee, authorizing a work‑day change MOU for correction officers, and setting a public hearing on an animal‑abuse registry local law.

• Accepted March 3, 2026 Public Safety Committee minutes (adopted)
• Forwarded standard mileage reimbursement invoices to Audit Committee (adopted)
• Approved use of county logo on crime‑victim assistance flyer (adopted)
• Added part‑time Alternative Sentencing Intern, forwarded to Personnel Committee (adopted)
• Approved coroners’ death‑investigation training at $275 per person (adopted)
• Carried over Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant $172,413 to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Carried over Hazard Mitigation Grant $53,764 to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Approved $100 flat fire inspection fee (adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review five referrals from local municipalities, including site‑plan approvals for a Tractor Supply store and self‑storage units, and two local‑law amendments—Hudson Falls’ Clean Air Law and Salem’s extension of a moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems. The agency will also receive final‑action reports from the Granville and Kingsbury planning boards. An APA notice (P2026-0030) will be noted.

• Review of Tractor Supply store site‑plan (FIDC 198 LLC, 3686 Burgoyne Ave, Town of Kingsbury)
• Review of self‑storage unit area variance and site‑plan (David Howard, 1082 Dix Ave, Town of Kingsbury)
• Review of Hudson Falls Clean Air Law amendment (Local Law No. 2 of 2026, all parcels in Hudson Falls)
• Review of Salem amendment to extend temporary land‑use moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems (all parcels in Town of Salem)
• Final‑action reports: Granville Planning Board (9947 NYS Route 22) and Kingsbury Planning Board (111 County Route 41)

The Planning Agency approved a modification to Local Law No. 2 of 2026, adding a Hudson Falls Clean Air Law chapter, and recommended a DEC referral and a county‑wide waste impact study. It also approved motions finding six separate projects to be matters of essentially local concern, each passing 2‑0. Final‑action reports show the Town of Granville and Town of Kingsbury Planning Boards each approved their respective projects.

• Approved Hudson Falls Clean Air Law amendment with binding recommendations (2‑0)
• Approved Tractor Supply retail store project as essentially local concern (2‑0)
• Approved demolition of laundromat and construction of 9 storage units as essentially local concern (2‑0)
• Approved construction of self‑storage units as essentially local concern (2‑0)
• Approved extension of temporary moratorium on commercial battery energy storage systems in Salem (2‑0)
• Reported Town of Granville Planning Board approved action for 9947 NYS Route 22 project
• Reported Town of Kingsbury Planning Board approved action for 111 County Route 41 project

Personnel

The Board of Supervisors will hold a joint Personnel, Public Works, and Public Safety meeting on March 31, 2026. The Personnel Committee will conduct department head evaluations. The Public Works and Public Safety committees will hear presentations from department heads, including the Public Works Superintendent and the Public Safety Director. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Conduct Department Head Evaluations (Personnel Committee)
• Superintendent, Public Works presentation
• Exec. Director, Sewer District presentation
• Director, Probation presentation
• Director, Public Safety presentation

The Personnel Committee moved into an executive session to discuss department‑head evaluations. The motion was made by Mr. Campbell, seconded, and adopted. The session was adjourned without any action taken. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session (motion by Campbell, seconded, adopted)
• Adjourned executive session with no action taken

Community Service Board

The Mental Health and Addiction Services & Recovery subcommittees are meeting to review training opportunities and program updates. The body is discussing the status of opioid settlement funds and various state and local mental health initiatives.

• Targeted Violence 101 training for clinicians on April 15
• Threat Assessment Training for Clinicians on April 27
• Status of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Out of the Darkness Walk at SUNY ADK on April 25
• Chalk the Walk 2026 on May 27 at GF City Park

The Community Services Board approved a $103,973 award to ASCEND Mental Wellness for a case manager in Warren County and an $87,947 award to People USA for a peer specialist in Washington County. The remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on training, funding, and community initiatives. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved $103,973 award to ASCEND Mental Wellness (Warren County case manager)
• Approved $87,947 award to People USA (Washington County peer specialist)

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Health & Human Services Committee will convene on March 25, 2026, to review department reports, hear presentations on nitrous oxide and child passenger safety, and discuss social services payment processes.

• Presentation on Nitrous Oxide use
• Child Passenger Safety Grant update
• Overview of DSS payment process
• Catholic Charities presentation
• Veterans PFC Dwyer ADK P2P updates

The committee accepted the February 25, 2026 minutes. It adopted motions to have the County Attorney study a ban on nitrous oxide and kratom and to draft a letter to state legislators requesting such a ban. The committee also approved applying for the Child Passenger Safety grant and approved an unpaid public‑health intern. An executive session was opened and later closed, with no actions taken inside.

• Accepted February 25, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Adopted motion for County Attorney to investigate a nitrous oxide and kratom ban
• Adopted motion to draft a letter to state legislators to ban nitrous oxide and kratom
• Adopted motion to apply for Child Passenger Safety grant
• Approved unpaid ten‑hour intern for Public Health
• Entered executive session (adopted)
• Returned to regular session (adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will meet to receive updates on tourism, planning, and the land bank. The body will also review minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting.

• Tourism Updates
• Planning Updates
• Land Bank Updates
• Approval of February 24, 2026 minutes

The committee approved the appointment of Colleen Nelson to the Washington County Planning Agency, replacing Allison Gaddy. It also approved moving into an executive session to discuss personnel matters and then returning to regular session. The minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting were formally accepted.

• Accepted February 24, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Appointed Colleen Nelson to Washington County Planning Agency (adopted)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (adopted)
• Returned to regular session after executive session (adopted)

Information Technology

The Information Technology Committee will meet to review reports on current projects, ticketing, and cyber security. The meeting includes the acceptance of minutes from February 24, 2026.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Security Report

The Information Technology Committee approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting after a motion by Hall and second by Rozell and Kerr. The committee received project, ticketing, and cyber security reports from IT CIO Teri McNall. No other actions or approvals were taken. The meeting adjourned at 10:59 A.M.

• Accepted February 24, 2026 minutes (adopted)

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will review several departmental reports. The County Clerk will present a staffing pattern change for the DMV, an update on the DMV software upgrade, and a request to apply for a Shared Services Grant for 2026‑2027. The County Attorney will discuss participation in a new opioid remnant defendant’s settlement and a Home Rule amendment to Public Officers Law Section 3.

• County Clerk staffing pattern change – DMV
• County Clerk update on DMV software upgrade
• County Clerk request to apply for Shared Services Grant 2026‑2027
• County Attorney discussion of participation in new opioid remnant defendant’s settlement
• County Attorney Home Rule legislation to amend Public Officers Law Section 3

The Government Operations Committee approved a one‑year reduction of the Cambridge School tax‑file fee to $500 while exploring re‑entry into the county system. It also moved a DMV staffing pattern change to the Personnel Committee, approved an application for a Shared Services grant, and authorized eight heating‑and‑cooling contracts with a purchasing‑policy waiver. The committee authorized participation in the opioid settlement and forwarded a home‑rule legislation request to the Personnel Committee.

• Approved Cambridge School fee reduction to $500 for one year (adopted)
• Moved DMV staffing pattern change request to Personnel Committee (adopted)
• Approved applying for Shared Services (LGRMIF) grant (adopted)
• Approved eight heating and cooling contracts totaling $105,053, waived purchasing policy, and forwarded to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Authorized Chairman to sign documents to participate in opioid settlement (adopted)
• Moved Home Rule legislation request to Personnel Committee (adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, NY. The clerk requests that any resolutions be submitted by March 12, 2026, with later submissions to be prepared for numbering and copying. The meeting will be streamed publicly on the county’s YouTube channel.

Audit

The Audit Committee is meeting to approve the minutes from February 18, 2026. The body will audit monthly bills and consider a motion to pay them.

• Audit and payment of monthly bills

The committee accepted the February 18, 2026 minutes. It approved payment of all audited bills and specifically authorized $3,070.75 in stale vouchers. The committee also agreed to add payment for four DPW plow trucks to the audit. Motions were adopted to request explanations from Health & Human Services and Social Services commissioners on several program payments.

• Accepted February 18, 2026 minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $3,070.75 (adopted)
• Approved payment of all audited bills (adopted)
• Authorized adding payment for four DPW plow trucks to audit (concurred)
• Adopted motion to request explanation of child care/foster care program (adopted)
• Adopted motion to request explanation of Social Services payments (adopted)
• Adopted motion to request explanation of pre‑school evaluation funding (adopted)

Personnel

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Personnel Committee will meet to discuss resignations, staffing pattern changes, and department head evaluations. The meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026.

• Review resignations for County Clerk, Highway Workers, and Social Services Examiner
• Consider changing Assigned Counsel Intake Clerk from part-time to full-time (35 hrs.)
• Review request to remove sunset date for EMS Providers staffing
• Discuss Department Head Evaluation
• Plan Retiree Recognition for the March Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Personnel Committee approved backfills for several vacant county positions, added a law intern to the County Attorney office, and removed the sunset date for six EMS provider positions, making the removal contingent on a state grant extension. It also set dates for department head evaluations in early April and allowed the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds to carry over ten vacation days.

• Approved backfills for County Clerk Motor Vehicle License Clerk, DPW Highway Worker III, two DPW Highway Worker II, two DSS Caseworkers, DSS Social Services Examiner, and Youth Programs Specialist
• Approved addition of a Law Intern to the County Attorney office (sunset 8/31/26)
• Approved removal of the sunset date for six EMS provider positions, contingent on state grant extension
• Approved scheduling department head evaluations for the first week of April
• Approved carryover of ten vacation days for the Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds

Community Service Board

The Washington County Community Services Board will approve minutes from two January 8, 2026 meetings. It will discuss a new business item: a request for a letter of support for Glens Falls Hospital BHU renovations. The board will receive a program presentation and tour of the Liberty House Foundation and hear informational updates on mental‑health funding, opioid settlement funds, and the FY 2027 executive budget.

• Request for letter of support for Glens Falls Hospital BHU renovations (new business)
• Program presentation and tour of Liberty House Foundation
• OMH AOT funding: Enhanced Voluntary Agreements update
• Opioid Settlement Funds – current status update
• SFY 2027 Executive Budget review

The Washington County Community Services Board voted unanimously to approve a letter of support for the Glens Falls Hospital behavioral health unit renovation, a $3 million project funded by the GFH Foundation. The board also carried unanimous motions to defer the January 8, 2026 minutes and to adjourn the meeting. Additional updates on Court‑Based Navigator awards, opioid settlement funds and other programs were presented but no further actions were taken.

• Approved letter of support for $3 M Glens Falls Hospital BHU renovation (unanimous)
• Deferred January 8, 2026 organizational minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred January 8, 2026 joint regular minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will accept the February 12, 2026 minutes and hear department reports, including a health insurance renewal. It will consider multiple budget amendments, such as transferring election and mail‑by‑vote grant funds and allocating state aid and grant carryovers for mental health, road salt reduction, EMS, 911, psychiatric services, and assigned counsel. The committee will also discuss a contract with the Legal Aid Society before adjourning.

• Transfer Election Grant Funds from .4 to .2 – $3,137
• Transfer Vote by Mail Grant Funds from .4 to .2 – $1,976
• Mental Health – 100% State Aid – $339,926
• County Road Fund Salt Reduction Grant Carryover – $260,090
• EMS Grant Carryover – $335,900

The committee adopted several budget amendments, including transferring election and vote‑by‑mail grant funds, recognizing $339,926 of state aid for mental health, and carrying over $260,090 of road‑salt grant money. It approved legal advertisements with sealed‑bid sales for a Fort Ann parcel and for thirteen leftover auction properties. The committee adopted a motion to discontinue a mental‑health program if state aid is removed and a motion not to pay 2026 mandated psychiatric expenses, while rejecting a proposal to fund 2025 psychiatric expenses.

• Adopted transfer of $3,137 Election Grant and $1,976 Vote‑by‑Mail Grant funds
• Approved legal advertisement and sealed‑bid sale of Fort Ann property
• Approved legal advertisement and sealed‑bid sale of 13 leftover auction properties
• Recognized 100% state aid of $339,926 for mental health budget
• Adopted amendment to discontinue mental‑health program if state aid is cut
• Defeated amendment to fund 2025 psychiatric expense of $373,626
• Adopted motion not to pay 2026 mandated psychiatric expenses
• Approved carryover of $260,090 County Road Fund salt‑reduction grant

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will meet to review department reports and requests. The body will discuss sewer district rates and various vehicle and equipment acquisitions.

• Sewer Rates Local Law Amendment
• WWTP Capital Construction Update
• Bids for Lock 8 Way & Joint Replacement
• Plow Truck and New Truck purchases
• Budget Amendment for Equipment Purchase

The committee approved the award of a $1,457,100 contract to ING Civil for the Lock 8 Way bridge replacement, with a future budget amendment pending paperwork. It also authorized a public hearing to amend Sewer District rate local law and approved the purchase of a Ram 4500 truck for $89,852.49. Additional actions included declaring surplus items for auction, approving the auction of a retired sheriff patrol unit, and reappointing the Public Works Superintendent for four years. A motion to fully fund a damaged Salem speed‑enforcement sign failed, but a motion to split the cost was adopted.

• Approved $1,457,100 Lock 8 Way bridge contract (adopted)
• Set public hearing to amend Sewer District rates (adopted)
• Approved $89,852.49 purchase of Ram 4500 truck (adopted)
• Declared surplus items for auction (adopted)
• Approved auction of retired sheriff patrol unit (adopted)
• Reappointed Deborah Donohue as Public Works Superintendent (adopted)
• Carried over $311,000 NYS DEC water‑quality grant to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Motion to fully fund Salem speed‑sign failed; motion to split cost adopted

Public Safety

The Public Safety Committee will hear a report on the ATI e‑TASC grant for alternative sentencing and an update on the District Attorney’s automated traffic diversion and reduction program. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting the January 27, 2026 minutes and other business.

• Alternative Sentencing – ATI e‑TASC Grant Update
• District Attorney – Automated Traffic Diversion/Reduction Program
• Accept Minutes – January 27, 2026

The Public Safety Committee adopted several motions, including recognizing a $689,655 Emergency Services IP Network grant and forwarding it to the Finance Committee. It also approved a waiver to let the District Attorney contract with Advent for an automated traffic diversion program, and approved carrying over $343,305.20 of unused EMS Support grant funds to the 2026 budget. Additional motions sent a Legal Aid Society contract proposal and a request to remove the sunset provision on EMS positions to the appropriate committees.

• Accepted minutes from Jan. 27, 2026 (adopted)
• Approved waiver of procurement policy for District Attorney to contract with Advent (adopted)
• Recognized Emergency Services IP Network grant of $689,655 and forwarded to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Carried over unspent EMS Support grant of $343,305.20 to 2026 budget and forwarded to Finance Committee (adopted)
• Removed sunset on EMS positions in grant and forwarded to Personnel Committee (adopted)
• Entered executive session for contract negotiations (adopted)
• Returned to regular session after executive session (adopted)
• Approved sending Legal Aid Society two‑attorney contract proposal to Finance Committee (adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review five project proposals submitted by local towns and villages. The items include a use variance for a small plant nursery and fruit production with event space in Fort Edward, a site plan for renovations to a golf clubhouse in Kingsbury, a billboard placement in Granville, a detached shed in Fort Edward, and an adult day‑care facility also in Fort Edward. The agency will discuss each proposal and make recommendations to the respective municipal boards. No other business besides APA notices is listed.

• Use variance request for a small plant nursery at 116 State Route 197, Fort Edward (Applicant: Ashley and Lori Leemans)
• Site plan approval for renovations to the golf clubhouse at 111 County Route 41, Kingsbury (Applicant: Schermerhorn Properties)
• Site plan approval for a billboard at 9947 State Route 22, Granville (Applicant: Joseph Thomas)
• Site plan approval for a detached 10 × 12 ft shed at 50 Broadway, Fort Edward (Applicant: Brandon Burke)
• Site plan approval for an adult day‑care at 192 Broadway, Fort Edward (Applicant: Laura Niles)

The Washington County Planning Agency voted to find five separate projects to be matters of essentially local concern. The projects include a small plant nursery variance, a golf clubhouse renovation, a billboard, a detached storage shed, and an adult day center. Each motion passed unanimously with 3 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.

• Approved motion to deem 116 State Route 197 nursery variance a local concern (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to deem 111 County Route 41 golf clubhouse site plan a local concern (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to deem 9947 State Route 22 billboard site plan a local concern (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to deem 50 Broadway detached shed site plan a local concern (3-0-0)
• Approved motion to deem 192 Broadway adult day center site plan a local concern (3-0-0)

Health & Human Services

The Health & Human Services Committee will review departmental reports, including an operations overview from the Veterans department and a March for Meals event for National Nutrition Month. It will discuss a purchasing waiver request submitted by Trellis Marketing and receive program updates from Public Health. The meeting also includes statistical and service updates from the Department of Social Services.

• Veterans department operations overview
• March for Meals event – National Nutrition Month (OFA/ADRC)
• Purchasing waiver request – Trellis Marketing (Public Health)
• Public Health program updates
• Department of Social Services statistical/services updates

The Health & Human Services Committee adopted the minutes from the January 28, 2025 meeting. It approved a purchasing policy waiver to contract with Trellis Marketing for a $65,000 vaping awareness and education campaign funded by JULL Settlement funds. The committee also approved a presentation by Tina Demarsh on community substance use for the March meeting and moved the discussion of a mental‑health resolution to the Finance Committee.

• Accepted January 28, 2025 minutes (adopted)
• Approved Purchasing Policy waiver for Trellis Marketing vaping campaign ($65,000) (adopted)
• Approved Tina Demarsh presentation at March committee meeting (adopted)
• Moved mental‑health resolution discussion to Finance Committee (adopted)

Government Operations

The Washington County Government Operations Committee will meet to accept minutes and review department requests, including a proposal to add a law intern to the County Attorney's staffing pattern. The meeting will be held at the County Municipal Center in Fort Edward.

• Accept minutes from January 20, 2026
• County Attorney requests to amend staffing pattern to add a law intern
• Buildings & Grounds to provide updates

The committee accepted the minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting. It approved forwarding a request to add a law intern to the County Attorney’s staffing pattern, with the position set to sunset in September, to the Personnel Committee. The board approved a ten‑day vacation rollover for the Buildings and Grounds superintendent. The board also approved attendance by the Chairman, Vice Chairwoman, Budget Officer and Supervisor O’Brien at the NYSAC Winter conference in Albany.

• Accepted January 20, 2025 meeting minutes (adopted)
• Forwarded addition of law intern to County Attorney staffing pattern to Personnel Committee (adopted)
• Amended law intern position to sunset in September (adopted)
• Approved ten‑day vacation rollover for Buildings & Grounds superintendent (adopted)
• Approved attendance at NYSAC Winter conference for Chairman, Vice Chairwoman, Budget Officer, Supervisor O’Brien (adopted)

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet to review project updates, ticketing reports, and a cyber security report. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Board of Supervisors' Classroom, Room B214.

• Review of Information Technology projects
• Review of ticketing report
• Review of cyber security report
• Acceptance of January 20, 2026 minutes

The Information Technology Committee moved to accept the minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. The motion was made by Mr. Hall, seconded by Ms. Kerr, and was adopted by the committee. No other business or decisions were taken during the meeting.

• Accepted January 20, 2026 minutes (motion by Hall, seconded by Kerr, adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will review 2025 reports from the Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corp., Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board, and the Washington County Planning Agency. The meeting also includes overviews of the Warren Washington Industrial Development Agency and the Washington County Local Development Corp.

• 2025 Report – Hudson Valley Agribusiness Development Corp. (HVADC)
• 2025 Report – Lake Champlain Lake George Regional Planning Board
• 2025 Report – Washington County Planning Agency
• Warren Washington Industrial Development Agency Overview
• Washington County Local Development Corp. Overview

The committee adopted a motion to accept the minutes from the January 20, 2025 meeting. It heard reports from several economic development agencies. A motion to move forward with a county‑wide small‑business questionnaire was approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes of Jan 20 2025 meeting (adopted)
• Approved Revenue Enhancement Work Group questionnaire (adopted; motion moved by Mumby, seconded by Clary and Herrick)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will meet on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward, New York. The clerk requests that any resolutions be submitted by Thursday, February 12, 2026, with later submissions to be typed, numbered, and copied for distribution. The meeting will be streamed publicly at the listed YouTube link.

The Board of Supervisors adopted Introductory Local Law “A” of 2026 and amended it to supersede Local Law No. 1, with a vote of 15 ayes and 2 absent. It also approved several budget amendments and operational resolutions, including changes to assigned counsel funding, highway facility change orders, and a temporary speed‑limit reduction for the county fair week. Additional resolutions appointed members to advisory councils and adopted the District Attorney’s crime‑forfeiture spending plan.

• Adopted Introductory Local Law “A” of 2026 (amended to supersede Local Law No. 1) – 15 ayes, 2 absent
• Adopted Resolution No. 31 – Amend 2025 Budget for Assigned Counsel
• Adopted Resolution No. 33 – Set time and place for public hearing on parcels requesting inclusion in certified agricultural districts
• Adopted Resolution No. 34 – Appoint/reappoint members to the Washington County Office for the Aging Advisory Council
• Adopted Resolution No. 35 – Approve change orders for Washington County/Town of Fort Ann Shared Highway Facility
• Adopted Resolution No. 36 – Approve change orders for Washington County Middle Falls Highway Facility
• Adopted Resolution No. 37 – Support temporary reduction of speed limit on State Route 29 during county fair week (Aug 24‑30, 2026)
• Adopted Resolution No. 38 – Adopt District Attorney’s 2026 Crime Forfeiture Spending Plan

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Audit Committee will meet on February 18, 2026. The committee will accept the minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting and consider a motion to pay all monthly bills that have been audited. Other business may be discussed before adjournment.

• Accept minutes from the January 14, 2026 meeting
• Motion to approve payment of all audited monthly bills

The Washington County Audit Committee accepted the January 14, 2026 meeting minutes. It approved payment of $10,775.83 in stale vouchers for assigned counsel and advertising. The committee also adopted a motion to pay all bills as audited. No other business was considered.

• Accepted January 14, 2026 Audit Committee minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers totaling $10,775.83 (adopted)
• Approved payment of all audited bills (adopted)

Personnel

The Personnel Committee will discuss requests to fill multiple vacated roles across several county departments. The body will also consider adding two part-time Assistant Public Defender positions and amending a 2011 resolution.

• Backfill requests for DPW Highway Worker II, Probation Officer 1 Trainee, and Preschool Service Coordinator
• Backfill requests for Public Safety Communications Officer and Social Services roles
• Request to add two part-time Assistant Public Defender positions
• Request to amend Resolution No. 176 of 2011
• Proposed handbook change to Section #6.006 regarding the closing of County Building

The Personnel Committee accepted the January 8, 2026 minutes. It approved backfill hires for all listed vacant positions, including DPW Highway Worker II, Probation Officer trainee, Public Health Preschool Service Coordinator, Communications Officer, multiple Social Services examiners and caseworkers, a Youth Intern, and an Assistant Cook. The committee also amended the staffing pattern to add two part‑time Assistant Public Defenders. Additional actions included formalizing Resolution 176 of 2011, updating the handbook section on county‑building closures, and tabling further discussion on benefits for essential workers during building closures.

• Approved backfill for DPW Highway Worker II (vacated 1/23/26)
• Approved backfill for Probation Officer 1 Trainee (vacated 1/30/26)
• Approved backfill for Public Health Preschool Service Coordinator (vacating 2/23/26)
• Approved backfill and automatic backfill for Communications Officer (vacated 1/31/26)
• Approved backfills for three Social Services Examiner positions and one Caseworker
• Approved backfill for Youth Intern (funded position)
• Approved backfill for Jail Assistant Cook (resigned 2/12/26)
• Amended staffing pattern to add two part‑time Assistant Public Defenders

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will discuss budget amendments and the recognition of various grants and awards. The meeting includes reviews of department reports and requests for funding adjustments across multiple county agencies.

• Public Safety: Recognize Target communication Grant of $1,024,514
• Planning: Recognize CDBG Housing Award of $750,000 and County Infrastructure Award for Whitehall of $500,000
• Mental Health: Carryover unspent Opioid Settlement expenses of $645,754
• Assigned Counsel: 2025 Budget Amendment of $350,000 from Fund Balance
• Planning: Carryover unspent Septic System Grant of $327,924

The committee adopted several budget amendment motions to carry over unspent grants, including DOS Resiliency ($188,750), Champlain Basin Septic ($150,310), Septic System ($327,924), CDBG Housing ($700,000), Tourism ARPA ($197,095.96), and Election grants ($7,131 and $15,444). It also approved the SLIC Fiber proposal to extend fiber to 70 households and authorized the chairman to sign the NYS Department of Education agreement for the 250th celebration fund. A motion to refer the $500,000 County Infrastructure award for Whitehall to the full Board was adopted for further consideration.

• Adopted motion to carry over DOS Resiliency Grant $188,750
• Adopted motion to carry over Champlain Basin Septic Grant $150,310
• Adopted motion to carry over Septic System Grant $327,924
• Adopted motion to recognize CDBG Housing Award $700,000
• Adopted motion to carry over Tourism ARPA Funds $197,095.96
• Adopted motion to carry over Election Grant $7,131 and Vote‑by‑Mail Grant $15,444
• Adopted motion to move forward with SLIC Fiber proposal ($457,000) for 70 households
• Adopted motion to authorize chairman to sign agreement for $15,000 250th celebration funding

Community Service Board

The Children & Families Subcommittee of the Warren and Washington County Community Services Board will hold a presentation by Kelly Morrison, Nurse Navigator at Upstate Golisano Center for Special Needs Biobehavioral Health Inpatient Unit. The meeting will include informational items on the NYS OMH Hospital and Community Connections Initiative and OMH RFP announcements. It will also cover the Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program (issued 1/22/26, due 3/20/26) and the Youth Safe Spaces program (issued 12/11/25, due 2/19/26). No formal decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Presentation by Kelly Morrison – Nurse Navigator, Upstate Golisano Center
• NYS OMH Hospital and Community Connections Initiative (informational)
• OMH RFP Announcements (informational)
• Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program – issued 1/22/26, due 3/20/26
• Youth Safe Spaces program – issued 12/11/25, due 2/19/26

The Children and Families Subcommittee held presentations on Camp Get‑A‑Way, the Upstate Golisano Center, and OMH initiatives. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The meeting concluded with reminders of upcoming community events.

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board will hold public hearings if needed and discuss new business items, including a proposed amendment to local sewer rates for District 1. For District 2, the board will hear a presentation on the MFPCAB project, consider an infrastructure access license, and receive an update on the wastewater treatment plant capital construction. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Sewer Rates Local Law Amendment (District 1)
• MFPCAB Project Presentation (District 2)
• Infrastructure Access License (District 2)
• WWTP Capital Construction Update (District 2)

The board accepted the minutes from the January 13 meeting. It then recommended that the County amend Sewer District No. 1 local law to correct a capital‑cost and benefit‑tax swap. The board also authorized the Executive Director to adopt an Infrastructure Access License form and to move the WWTP capital project toward closure and long‑term financing.

• Accepted minutes of 01/13/26 (all in favor)
• Recommended County amend Sewer Rates local law for WCSD No. 1 (all in favor)
• Authorized Executive Director to implement Infrastructure Access License form (all in favor)
• Recommended Executive Director close WWTP project and pursue long‑term financing (all in favor)

Community Service Board

The Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee will hear a presentation on community, work and independence. It will consider CON requests and approvals and review informational items such as the Independent I/DD Ombuds Program, federal healthcare actions, the FY27 executive budget, the 2027 Local Services Planning process, and NYS OMH Hospital and Community Connections meetings.

• Presentation: Community, Work and Independence by Katherine Chambers, Foothills Clinic
• CON requests/approvals
• Independent I/DD Ombuds Program (IDDO)
• SFY27 Executive Budget
• 2027 Local Services Planning process

The Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee heard a presentation on the Foothills Clinic and reviewed staffing needs. Informational handouts on the IDDO program, the Healthcare Coalition, and the FY27 Executive Budget were shared. Relocation requests for Vanderheyden, AIM, and a CWI service addition were noted, but no approvals or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 2:05 pm.

Health & Human Services

The Washington County Health & Human Services Committee will consider several resolutions and budget amendments at its Jan. 28 meeting. Key items include carrying forward unspent opioid settlement funds of $645,754, changes to Office of Aging appropriations, and a $203,647 budget amendment for the Department of Social Services. The committee will also review youth bureau contracts, youth advisory board appointments, and other departmental updates.

• Budget amendment – 2026 – Carry forward unexpended opioid settlement funds – $645,754 (Mental Health/Community Services Board)
• Resolution request – OFA appropriations change from .6010 to .6772 for 2026
• Resolution request – Recognize SAEF funding for 2026 – $34,097
• Budget amendment – A6109.4290 to A.6129.4290 – $203,647 (Department of Social Services)
• Youth Bureau resource allocation plan contract approvals and Youth Advisory Board appointments

The Health & Human Services Committee adopted the minutes from the November 26, 2025 meeting. It approved several budget amendments, including carrying forward $645,754 of unspent opioid settlement funds and accepting state aid for addiction and mental‑health programs. The committee also approved youth advisory board appointments, a backfill position for a youth intern, and multiple grant carryovers and the JUUL settlement allocation for public health.

• Accepted November 26, 2025 minutes (adopted)
• Approved carryforward of $645,754 opioid settlement funds (adopted)
• Approved acceptance of $50,657 NYS Addiction Services aid (adopted)
• Approved acceptance of $339,926 NYS Mental Health aid (adopted)
• Authorized approval of contracts over $5,000 in Resource Allocation Plan (adopted)
• Appointed and reappointed Youth Advisory Board members (adopted)
• Approved backfill of Youth Intern position and forwarded to Personnel Committee (adopted)
• Amended Public Health budget to add $157,437.54 JUUL settlement funds (adopted)

Planning Agency

The Washington County Planning Agency will review two proposed local laws regarding energy system moratoriums. The body will also receive a report on a final action for a project in the Village of Hudson Falls.

• Town of Cambridge: Local Law 2 of 2025 to establish a moratorium on large scale solar, wind energy systems, and battery energy storage systems
• Town of Jackson: Local Law 1 of 2026 to extend a temporary land use moratorium on utility scale solar, wind, and alternative energy facilities
• Village of Hudson Falls: Final action report for Chosen Life Ministries at 293 ½ Main Street
• APA Notices: P2025-0102 and P2025-0301

The agency voted to find the Town of Cambridge large‑scale solar and wind moratorium proposal a matter of essentially local concern. It also voted to find the Town of Jackson extension of its temporary solar‑energy moratorium a matter of essentially local concern. Both motions passed unanimously with three ayes and no nayes or abstentions.

• Approved finding Town of Cambridge solar/wind moratorium law a matter of local concern (3-0)
• Approved finding Town of Jackson solar moratorium extension a matter of local concern (3-0)

Public Safety

The Washington County Public Safety Committee will accept the December 2, 2025 minutes and hear a presentation from the Joint County Animal Shelter. Members will discuss several budget amendment requests, including moving donation funds to the Project Lifesaver Program and a 2026 forfeiture plan. The committee will recognize a $144,773.01 Funding‑Crime Victims Grant award and consider a sidewalk project on River Street in Kingsbury. Additional items include staffing updates and a probation officer backfill.

• Recognize Funding‑Crime Victims Grant Award 2025‑2026 – $144,773.01 (District Attorney)
• Budget amendment request to move money from donations to Project Lifesaver Program (Sheriff)
• 2026 Forfeiture Plan (Sheriff)
• Probation Officer backfill due to resignation (Probation)
• River Street Sidewalk project – Kingsbury (Other Business)

The committee accepted the December 2, 2025 minutes and approved several budget amendments, including a $350,000 transfer to Assigned Counsel. It recognized a $143,029 DCJS Pre‑Trial Services grant and a $1,024,514 targeted communication grant for Public Safety. Motions also allowed Public Safety to backfill Communication Officer positions without committee review and approved a backfill for a Probation Officer trainee.

• Accepted December 2, 2025 minutes (adopted)
• Approved $350,000 transfer from General Fund balance to Assigned Counsel budget (adopted)
• Recognized DCJS Pre‑Trial Services funding of $143,029 in the 2026 budget (adopted)
• Approved District Attorney crime forfeiture plan of $30,194.44 (adopted)
• Recognized targeted communication grant of $1,024,514 for Public Safety (adopted)
• Carried over $1,666.32 Rural Communities of Practice grant funds (adopted)
• Allowed Public Safety to backfill budgeted Communication Officer positions without committee process (adopted)
• Approved backfill of Probation Officer Trainee position (adopted)

Public Works

The Washington County Public Works Committee will review departmental reports and requests, including a PFAS permitting hearing, DPW auction surplus, and road speed during the county fair. The committee will consider the ESD Pro Housing Grant for Drifting Ridge, a budget amendment for 2026 salary and fringe, and a request for proposals on the Drifting Ridge Project. Gas and energy utility contracts will also be examined.

• Ben Bramlage – ESMI RD&D PFAS Permitting & DEC Public Hearing
• DPW auction item/surplus
• Road speed limits during the county fair
• ESD Pro Housing Grant (Drifting Ridge)
• RFP for the Drifting Ridge Project

The Public Works Committee adopted a motion to send a letter to the Department of Environmental Conservation requesting a public hearing on the ESMI RD&D PFAS permit. It also declared surplus items for auction, supported a temporary speed reduction on State Route 29 during fair week, and accepted a Water Quality Improvement Project grant. The committee approved applying for an ESD Pro Housing grant, authorized an RFP for the Drifting Ridge sewer project, and amended the Sewer District budget for a 2.5% salary and fringe increase. Finally, it moved forward with three‑year gas and electricity contracts through MEGA and NRG.

• Approved letter to DEC requesting a public hearing on ESMI PFAS permit (adopted)
• Declared surplus items for auction (adopted)
• Supported speed reduction on St. Rt. 29 during fair week (adopted)
• Accepted Water Quality Improvement Project grant (adopted)
• Approved application for ESD Pro Housing grant for Drifting Ridge project (adopted)
• Authorized RFP for Drifting Ridge sewer project (adopted)
• Amended Sewer District 2026 budget for 2.5% salary and fringe increase (adopted)
• Approved three‑year gas and electricity contracts with MEGA and NRG (adopted)

Information Technology

The Washington County Information Technology Committee will meet on Jan. 20, 2026. The agenda includes reports on ongoing IT projects, the ticketing system, and cyber‑security status. No formal actions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational.

• Projects Report
• Ticketing Report
• Cyber Security Report

The Washington County Information Technology Committee met on January 20, 2026. Members Wang, Rozell, and Kerr were present; Fisher, Campbell, Hall, and Ferguson were absent. A motion to accept the November 25, 2025 minutes was moved by Supervisor Henke, seconded by Rozell, and adopted. No other actions were decided.

• Accepted November 25, 2025 minutes (adopted)

Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development

The Agriculture, Planning, Tourism & Community Development Committee will discuss budget amendments and funding awards. The body will also review requests for parcels to be included in certified agricultural districts.

• Infrastructure Award for Whitehall: $500,000
• 2026 CDBG Housing Award: $750,000
• Budget amendments for Tourism ARPA and various septic and resiliency grants
• 2025 Year End Tourism Presentation by Black Dog
• Parcels requesting inclusion in Certified Ag Districts

The committee adopted several budget amendments, including carrying over $197,095.96 of Tourism ARPA funds and $188,750 of unspent DOS Resiliency grant money. It approved a $700,000 housing grant and amended the 2026 budget to add a $500,000 infrastructure award for Whitehall. The committee also moved a SLIC broadband contract to the Finance Committee, approved three parcels for inclusion in certified agricultural districts, and appointed Jonathan Ashdown to the Workforce Development Board.

• Carried over $197,095.96 Tourism ARPA funding to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Carried over $188,750 unspent DOS Resiliency grant to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Carried over $25,000 remaining Technical Assistance program funding to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Moved SLIC broadband contract to Finance Committee for consideration (adopted)
• Approved $700,000 county housing grant and authorized chairman to sign (adopted)
• Amended 2026 budget to add $500,000 Whitehall infrastructure award (adopted)
• Approved three parcels for inclusion in certified agricultural districts and set public hearing (adopted)
• Appointed Jonathan Ashdown as Washington County representative on Workforce Development Board (adopted)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will accept the November 25, 2025 minutes and hear reports from Buildings & Grounds, the Board of Elections, and the County Clerk. The Board of Elections will consider carrying over an AT&T telephone‑line refund and unspent 2025 grants of $15,444 for vote‑by‑mail and $7,131 for elections. The County Clerk will present a 2025 recap, discuss the DMV supervisor salary, a part‑time DMV position, and an ATM/kiosk machine for the County Building. The meeting will conclude with any other business.

• Carryover AT&T Refund to 2026 Telephone Line
• Carryover Unspent 2025 Vote by Mail Grant – $15,444
• Carryover Unspent 2025 Elections Grant – $7,131
• DMV Supervisor Salary discussion
• ATM/Kiosk Machine at County Building

The committee accepted the November 25, 2025 minutes. It authorized LaBella change orders of $50,000 for Fort Ann and $35,000 for Middle Falls. It carried over an $8,216.50 AT&T refund and unspent 2025 grants of $15,443.73 and $7,131.24 to the 2026 budget. It defeated moving a part‑time DMV position to the Personnel Committee, approved an ATM feasibility study, and sent a handbook closure policy revision to the Personnel Committee.

• Accepted November 25, 2025 minutes (adopted)
• Authorized LaBella change orders: $50,000 Fort Ann, $35,000 Middle Falls (adopted)
• Carried over AT&T refund $8,216.50 to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Carried over 2025 Vote‑by‑Mail grant $15,443.73 to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Carried over 2025 Elections grant $7,131.24 to 2026 budget (adopted)
• Moved part‑time DMV position to Personnel Committee (defeated)
• Authorized Treasurer to explore ATM machine at Municipal Center (adopted)
• Sent revision of Employee Handbook Section 6.006 to Personnel Committee (adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The Washington County Board of Supervisors will hold its regular meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Chambers, County Office Building B, Fort Edward. The clerk has requested that any resolutions to be considered be submitted by January 8, 2026, with a final deadline of January 15, 2026 for items not already in hand. The meeting will be streamed publicly on the county’s YouTube channel.

The Board of Supervisors adopted a series of resolutions covering transportation funding, budget amendments, and appointments. Notably, they approved Resolution No. 18 to fund the State “Marchiselli” transportation project and adopted multiple budget amendments for sewer, solid waste, and public‑health grants. The board also tabled Resolution No. 14 on Introductory Local Law “I” of 2025 and approved a salary‑schedule amendment (Resolution 27) with a 16‑aye vote.

• Tabled Resolution No. 14 – Adopt Introductory Local Law “I” of 2025
• Adopted Resolution No. 18 – fund State “Marchiselli” transportation project
• Adopted Resolution No. 19 – amend 2026 budget for Sewer District No. 2 emergency capital improvement
• Adopted Resolution No. 20 – amend 2025 budget for solid waste water testing
• Adopted Resolution No. 21 – amend 2026 budget to carry over unspent public‑health emergency preparedness grant
• Adopted Resolution No. 27 – establish 2026 salary schedule for exempt, stipend, seasonal & per diem employees (16 AYES, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 30 – appoint members to Warren and Washington Industrial Development Corporation and Civic Development Corporation

Audit

The Washington County Board of Supervisors Audit Committee will meet on Jan 14 2026 at 9:00 AM in Room B214 of the County Office Building. The committee will accept the minutes from the Dec 17 2025 meeting and review the monthly audit bills, including a motion to pay all bills as audited. An item for other business follows before the meeting is adjourned.

• Call to Order
• Accept Minutes – December 17, 2025
• Audit Monthly Bills – motion to pay all bills as audited
• Other Business
• Adjournment

The committee accepted the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved payment of three stale vouchers totaling $12,710.54. It also adopted a motion to pay all bills as audited. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted December 17, 2025 minutes (adopted)
• Approved payment of stale vouchers $12,710.54 (adopted)
• Approved payment of all audited bills (adopted)

Sewer District Board of Commissioners' Meeting

The Washington County Sewer District Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and discuss new business, including a gas and energy utility contract, an ESD Housing Development Grant, and a budget adjustment for salaries and fringe benefits.

• Gas and Energy Utility Contract(s)
• RFP Drifting Ridge Project
• ESD Housing Development Grant
• Budget Adjustment Salary and Fringe
• WWTP Capital Construction Update

The board approved moving forward with a request for proposals to design and administer the Drifting Ridge pump‑station upgrade, a project estimated at $1.3 million. It also approved a recommendation that the district apply for the ESD Housing Development Grant of up to $1 million. Additional approvals included a new gas and energy contract, a budget amendment for a $20,000 salary increase, and motions to enter executive session.

• Approved motion to recommend new gas and energy contract if rates are favorable (all in favor)
• Approved going out to RFP for Engineering Services for the Drifting Ridge project (all in favor)
• Approved recommendation to apply for the ESD Housing Development Grant (up to $1 M) (all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment to cover a 2.5% salary and fringe increase of roughly $20,000 (all in favor)
• Approved motion to move to executive session to discuss litigation (all in favor)
• Approved motion to leave executive session (all in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (all in favor)

Community Service Board

The subcommittee will hear presentations from Kee to Independent Growth, Inc., the County High Needs meeting leaders, and the NYS OMH ABLE program. Topics include federal actions, the use of opioid settlement funds, and updates on 988 call center data and awareness. Informational items such as the 2025 CIT initiative and court‑based mental health navigator funding will also be reviewed.

• Presentation by Kee to Independent Growth, Inc. (Dana Smith, LMSW)
• Initiation of Warren and Washington Counties High Needs meeting (Rob York and Linda Wright)
• NYS OMH Aligning to Build Lasting Engagement (ABLE) Program presentation (Dottie‑Jean Bailey)
• Discussion of Opioid Settlement Funds
• Updates on 988 Call Center data and awareness campaign by the Suicide Prevention Coalition

Finance

The Washington County Finance Committee will review budget amendment requests for Sewer District No. 2 ($54,500) and Solid Waste ($5,859). The meeting will also include the Treasurer’s monthly reports, and updates from the Public Health and Assigned Counsel departments. Minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting will be accepted.

• Sewer District No. 2 budget amendment – $54,500
• Solid Waste budget amendment – $5,859
• Treasurer monthly financial reports
• Public Health department report
• Assigned Counsel department report

The committee adopted multiple budget amendment motions, including $54,500 for Sewer District No. 2 repairs, $5,859 for landfill water testing, $31,630 and $150,815 for public‑health grant carryovers, $42,485 for District Attorney discovery grant expenses, $601 for tax advertising, $50,000 for the Community Development Fund, and about $200,000 for the CSEA contract settlement. It also approved a $144,000 waiver of the procurement policy for the county’s Microsoft 365 email renewal. Additionally, the committee set a public hearing on a local law to adjust the 2026 exempt salary schedule and forwarded the Battenville Bridge resolution to the Board.

• Approved $54,500 Sewer District No. 2 emergency repair amendment (adopted)
• Approved $5,859 landfill water testing budget transfer (adopted)
• Approved $31,630 public health emergency preparedness grant carryover (adopted)
• Approved $150,815 public health infrastructure grant carryover (adopted)
• Approved $42,485 District Attorney discovery grant expense amendment (adopted)
• Approved $144,000 IT waiver for Microsoft 365 email renewal (adopted)
• Approved $50,000 Community Development Fund revenue/expense amendment (adopted)
• Approved $200,000 CSEA contract settlement amendment to 2026 budget (adopted)

Community Service Board

The Washington County Community Services Board will meet on Jan. 8, 2026 at 230 Maple St., Glens Falls. The agenda includes approving minutes from the Nov. 13, 2025 meeting, a presentation of the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Program, and awarding the RFP for a Court-Based Mental Health Navigator. Additional items are a letter of support for the WAIT House Safe Spaces Program and a summary of the 2025 NYS legislative session.

• Approval of minutes from the November 13, 2025 regular meeting
• Presentation of the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer-to-Peer Program
• Award of the Court-Based Mental Health Navigator RFP
• Letter of support for WAIT House Safe Spaces Program
• 2025 NYS Legislative Session summary

The Warren and Washington County Community Services Boards elected their officers for the 2026 term and confirmed the regular meeting schedule. They approved the minutes of the November 13, 2025 joint meeting. The boards also approved the Court‑Based Mental Health Navigator RFP awards and a letter of support for the WAIT House Youth Safe Spaces program.

• Elected Kim Brayton as Warren County CSB Chair (two‑year term) – unanimous vote
• Elected Holly Irion as Warren County CSB Vice‑Chair – unanimous vote
• Elected Crystal Lawrence as Warren County CSB Secretary – unanimous vote
• Confirmed Washington County CSB officers (Heather Adams‑Wendell Chair, Sue Mowrey Vice‑Chair, Crystal Lawrence Secretary) – unanimous vote
• Approved minutes of the November 13, 2025 joint regular meeting – unanimous vote
• Approved Court‑Based Mental Health Navigator RFP awards: $103,973 to ASCEND Mental Wellness (Warren) and $87,947 to People USA (Washington) – approved by vote
• Approved letter of support for WAIT House Youth Safe Spaces program – unanimous vote
• Set regular meeting schedule (second Thursday each month, no meeting in August) – unanimous vote

Personnel

The Washington County Personnel Committee will meet to review requests for budgeted items for 2026. The discussion focuses on purchases for the County Lifestyle Improvement Program (CLIP) and recruitment efforts, including the use of the county logo on these items.

• Request to purchase budgeted 2026 items for the County Lifestyle Improvement Program (CLIP)
• Request to purchase budgeted 2026 recruitment items

The committee adopted motions to backfill four vacant positions: a DPW Highway Worker II, a Public Health Pre‑School Service Coordinator, a Social Services Caseworker, and a Social Services Typist (Clerk). It also approved a staffing pattern change to replace one typist with one clerk. Additional motions authorized the use of the county logo on 2026 CLIP program items and recruitment/education items.

• Approved backfill for DPW Highway Worker II (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Public Health Pre‑School Service Coordinator (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Caseworker (adopted)
• Approved backfill for Social Services Typist (Clerk) (adopted)
• Amended staffing pattern: removed one typist and added one clerk (adopted)
• Authorized county logo on 2026 CLIP program items (adopted)
• Authorized county logo on 2026 recruitment/education items (adopted)
• Adopted procedure requiring department heads to report backfill questions to the committee (adopted)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors will meet to organize for 2026. The primary purpose of the meeting is to elect a Chairman and a Vice Chairman.

• Election of Chairman
• Election of Vice Chairman

The Board elected Robert A. Henke as Chairman and Cassie Fedler as Vice Chairman by voice vote. Thirteen resolutions were considered, including reappointments of the County Attorney, Clerk, County Administrator, and Public Defender, as well as appointments of a Budget Officer and County Auditor. The board also amended its 2026 rules to reference the Employee Handbook and adopted the amendment.

• Robert A. Henke elected Chairman (voice vote)
• Cassie Fedler elected Vice Chairman (voice vote)
• Resolution 1 – Reappoint County Attorney (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution 2 – Reappoint Clerk of the Board (adopted unanimously)
• Resolution 5 – Reappoint Public Defender (adopted)
• Resolution 6 – Appoint Budget Officer (adopted)
• Resolution 7 – Appoint County Auditor and Deputy County Auditor (adopted)
• Resolution 12 – Amend board rules to add Employee Handbook reference (adopted as amended)