Wayne County public meetings in 2022

Board of Supervisors

The Board approved numerous service contracts for the Department of Social Services and authorized the purchase of ambulances and equipment from the Town of Lyons for the county's EMS system. Other key actions included approving a $279,000 museum roof replacement and amending the 2023 Rules of Order.

• Approved $279,000 contract with New Britain Roofing Company for Museum roof replacement
• Authorized purchase of ambulances and equipment from Town of Lyons not to exceed $147,000
• Approved $500,000 contract with Youth Advocate Program, Inc. for preventive services
• Approved $275,042 contract with Berkshire Farm Center and Services for Youth
• Authorized $105,000 for Ridge Road preventative maintenance project
• Approved $150,000 budget amendment for Sheriff's Office jail inmate medical expenses
• Ratified three-year collective bargaining agreement with Sheriff’s Court Officers’ Association
• Approved $1,000,000 budget amendment for sales tax distribution to towns and villages

Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The Board approved a $500,000 loan for a hotel project and two Microburst grants for a childcare center and a restaurant. Additionally, the Board updated its by-laws to increase the maximum number of directors to nine and approved the 2023 operating budget.

• Approved $500,000 RLF loan to Indus 31 at 5.25% for 10 years (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 Microburst Grant to Little Minds Learning Center LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Microburst Grant to Eli Mexican Restaurant with updated eligible uses (Unanimous)
• Approved by-law update to increase board size to a maximum of nine directors (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Wayne County Civic Facilities Development Corporation (WCCFDC)

The board updated its bylaws to allow for up to nine directors. The 2023 operating budget was approved following a recommendation from the Finance committee.

• Approved minutes from October 26, 2022 meeting
• Approved Resolution to update By-laws to increase board members to no more than nine directors
• Approved 2023 Operating Budget

IDA-WEDC-CFDC - Audit Committees & Finance Committees

The Finance Committees for the WCIDA, WEDC, and WCCFDC each approved recommendations to the full Board to approve their 2023 budgets. The Audit Committees for all three agencies reviewed the upcoming audit scope of work and accounts payable processing procedures.

• WCIDA Finance Committee recommended 2023 budget approval
• WEDC Finance Committee recommended 2023 budget approval
• WCCFDC Finance Committee recommended 2023 budget approval
• WCIDA Audit Committee approved Oct 25, 2022 minutes
• WEDC Audit Committee approved Oct 25, 2022 minutes
• WCCFDC Audit Committee approved Oct 25, 2022 minutes
• WCIDA Finance Committee approved Oct 25, 2022 minutes
• WEDC and WCCFDC Finance Committees approved Oct 25, 2022 minutes

Wayne County Planning Board

The Board recommended approval for a 50-lot mobile home park expansion in Palmyra and approved zoning amendments for cannabis retail in Walworth. It also determined a game room project in Sodus would have no significant county-wide impact.

• Recommended approval of Marquart Village Mobile Home Park expansion (9-2)
• Recommended approval of Town of Walworth cannabis retail zoning and map amendments (11-0)
• Determined Village of Sodus 3 B’s Game Room project has no significant county-wide impact (11-0)
• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes
• Adopted new officers: Chairman Guthrie, Vice-chairman Conklin, and Secretary Marini

Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA)

The board approved project resolutions for two businesses expanding into the county and updated its bylaws to allow up to nine directors. The 2023 operating budget was also approved.

• Approved Authorizing Project Resolution for Premier60 LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Initial Project Resolution for 4320 Canandaigua Rd. LLC and K2 Brewing (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution to update By-laws to increase board members to no more than nine directors (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Committee approved multiple service contracts for the Department of Social Services and various budget transfers to eliminate deficits. It also authorized the purchase of EMS equipment and vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. A request to create a Deputy Election Commissioner Consultant position was denied.

• Approved $1.57M contract for Youth Advocate Program, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved $841,883 annual contract for Berkshire Farm Center (4-0)
• Approved $279,000 roof replacement for Wayne County Museum (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 11 Sheriff's Road Patrol vehicles at $40,711 each (4-0)
• Approved $147,000 purchase of EMS equipment from Town of Lyons (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to Workers’ Compensation budget (4-0)
• Approved $1M sales tax distribution to towns and villages (4-0)
• Denied creation of Deputy Election Commissioner Consultant position (4-0)

IDA-WEDC-CFDC Combined - Loan Review Committee

The committee recommended approval of a $20,000 Microburst grant for a new daycare and pre-school in Palmyra. Additionally, the committee recommended approval of a $500,000 revolving loan for a new hotel development in Macedon.

• Recommended approval of $20,000 Microburst grant for Little Minds daycare/pre-school in Palmyra
• Recommended approval of $500,000 revolving loan for Indus 31 LLC hotel project in Macedon
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Government Operations Committee

The Government Operations Committee approved a new 12-hour rotating work schedule for E-911 dispatchers and amended the Rules of Order for the Board of Supervisors. The committee also authorized several personnel appointments and budget transfers, including a $1 million increase to the Sales Tax Distribution budget.

• Approved new 12-hour rotating work schedule for E-911 Dispatchers (4-0)
• Approved $1 million increase to Sales Tax Distribution budget (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Wayne County Board of Supervisors Rules of Order (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 transfer from Fund Balance to Workers’ Compensation budget (4-0)
• Approved creation of part-time Assistant District Attorney position at $47,612 (4-0)
• Approved Deputy Election Commissioner Consultant position at $30/hour, max $5,000 (4-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Christian Tertinck to Wayne County Ethics Board (4-0)
• Approved renewal of Excess Employer’s Liability Insurance Policy up to $32,000 (4-0)

Public Works Committee

The committee approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $279,000 museum roof replacement and the Ridge Road Paving Project. Members also authorized budget transfers for fuel and supplies and voted to oppose proposed New York State Soil and Water Conservation District Law changes.

• Approved $279,000 bid to New Britain Roofing Co. for museum roof replacement (5-0)
• Approved Ridge Road Paving Project participation with $105,000 County cost (5-0)
• Approved $105,000 design contract with E & A for Ridge Road resurfacing (5-0)
• Approved $34,529 bid to WB Mason Co. for Social Services glass partitions (5-0)
• Approved $34,611 change order with Pan-American Enterprises Inc. for nursing home siding (5-0)
• Approved $89,000 budget transfer for diesel and gasoline costs (5-0)
• Approved $25,000 budget transfer for Central Garage supplies and materials (5-0)
• Approved opposition to proposed NYS Soil and Water Conservation District Law changes (5-0)

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development/Planning Committee will consider two resolutions: compensating Water and Sewer Authority board members $100 per meeting (up to $10,800 annually) and authorizing a Restore NY grant application for a hotel demolition/development in Newark. They will also discuss an agreement with Charter Communications, the Butler Prison proposal, staffing, and Lakeshore Dredging. Tourism and Cooperative Extension will present monthly and annual reports.

• Resolution to compensate Water and Sewer Authority board members $100 per meeting, not to exceed $10,800 annually
• Resolution to authorize submission of a full application to the Restore NY program for a hotel project in the Village of Newark
• Discussion of an agreement with Charter Communications
• Discussion of the Butler Prison proposal
• Discussion of Lakeshore Dredging

The committee approved a $100 per-meeting stipend for members of the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Board. Members also agreed to begin paperwork in January for a county occupancy tax request. A resolution for the Restore NY Program was pulled as the property was sold.

• Approved $100 per-meeting stipend for Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority Board members (5-0)
• Approved out-of-state travel for Brian Pincelli to attend IEDC 2023 conference (funded by IDA)
• Approved November 7th meeting minutes as written
• Pulled resolution for Restore NY Program application due to property sale
• Agreed to prepare occupancy tax request transmittal for January Finance Committee

Public Safety Committee

The Committee approved several funding requests for the Sheriff's Office, including 11 new vehicles and $150,000 for inmate medical expenses. Significant investments were made in EMS, including a $147,000 equipment purchase from the Town of Lyons and a 10-year equipment lease. The District Attorney's Office also received approval to create a part-time Assistant DA position.

• Approved purchase of 11 vehicles at $40,711 each (5-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer for unanticipated jail medical expenses (5-0)
• Approved $147,000 purchase of EMS equipment and ambulances from Town of Lyons (5-0)
• Approved $275,254 10-year equipment lease with Flex Financial for EMS (5-0)
• Approved creation of part-time Assistant District Attorney position at $47,000 (5-0)
• Approved $77,598 service agreement with Motorola Solutions for 911 PSAP (5-0)
• Approved $159,492 for Hexagon Safety CAD and MDC software maintenance (5-0)
• Approved pathology services contract at $770 per autopsy (5-0)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the 2023 County budget and a local law increasing salaries for 15 county officers. The board also established 2023 tax levies and special district rates for various towns and districts.

• Approved 2023 salary increases for 15 county officers (All Aye, 1 absent)
• Adopted 2023 budget and appropriations (All Aye, 1 absent)
• Approved 2023 salary schedule for Supervisors ($17,950) and Chairman ($24,182) (All Aye, 1 absent)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement for CSEA part-time staff holiday double-pay (All Aye, 1 absent)
• Approved 2023 town budget tax levies and assessments (All Aye, 1 absent)
• Adopted 2023 special district tax rates and unit charges (Adopted)
• Approved 2023 allocation of county sales tax revenues to towns and villages (Adopted)

IDA-WEDC-CFDC Combined - Governance Committee

The WCIDA, WEDC, and WCCFDC Governance Committees approved the February 18, 2022 meeting minutes. Each committee recommended updated by-laws and agreed to maintain current performance measures. Staff were encouraged to provide more defined goals and performance measures.

• Approved February 18, 2022 meeting minutes (WCIDA)
• Recommended updated by-laws (WCIDA)
• Agreed to keep current performance measures (WCIDA)
• Approved February 18, 2022 meeting minutes (WEDC)
• Recommended updated by-laws (WEDC)
• Agreed to keep current performance measures (WEDC)
• Approved February 18, 2022 meeting minutes (WCCFDC)
• Recommended updated by-laws (WCCFDC)

Human Services Committee

The committee approved 11 contracts and agreements for social services, youth detention, and senior programs. Members also reviewed reports on veterans' services, social services staffing shortages, and senior meal programs.

• Approved Youth Advocate Program preventive services contract for $1.57M (5-0)
• Approved Berkshire Farm Center family therapy contract for $841,883 (5-0)
• Approved Family Counseling Services sexual abuse treatment contract for $625,293 (5-0)
• Approved Skeele Detention Center non-secure youth detention agreement for $267,546 (5-0)
• Approved FLACRA substance abuse services contract for $126,328 (5-0)
• Approved Child Care Council, Inc. registration and inspection contract for $120,149 (5-0)
• Approved Survivor’s Advocacy Center safe harbor services contract for $113,590 (5-0)
• Approved RTS/WATS on-demand service agreement for $105,000 (5-0)

Health & Medical Committee

The committee approved several contracts for mental health and nursing home services, including a telehealth psychiatric contract. Members discussed critical staffing shortages in the Mental Health Clinic and the Nursing Home, and received a briefing from the NYS Office of Cannabis Management.

• Approved contract with Donna Fladd for psychiatric services not to exceed $108,000 (5-0)
• Approved renewal of appointments to the Wayne County Community Services Board (5-0)
• Approved write-off of uncollectable nursing home accounts from 2019-2021 totaling $160,363 (5-0)
• Approved contract with Statewide Machinery for laundry equipment not to exceed $14,500 (5-0)
• Approved transfer and disposal of Public Health equipment (4-0)
• Approved October 31st meeting minutes as written

Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA)

The board approved an Initial Project Resolution for Premier60 LLC (Mastercraft Decorations) to rehabilitate a vacant site in West Wayne Plaza. The project involves a $4.2 million investment to renovate a former Ames store and movie theater for manufacturing and warehousing. The board also accepted the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Initial Project Resolution for Premier60 LLC (Mastercraft Decorations)
• Approved October 26, 2022 board meeting minutes

Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The board approved the minutes from the October 26, 2022 meeting. Staff provided updates on Microburst grant reimbursements, the Pitch Contest winner, and the management of an EPA Revolving Loan Fund.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved new salary schedules for county officers and department heads for 2023. They also adopted revised income eligibility levels for real property tax exemptions for seniors and disabled residents. Additionally, the Board authorized several new contracts for public safety, nursing home services, and infrastructure projects.

• Adopted 2023 salary schedules for County Officers and Department Heads
• Approved revised income eligibility for senior real property tax exemptions
• Adopted Local Law amending tax exemptions for disabled residents
• Authorized $150,000 ARPA funding for cyber security consulting project
• Created Audit and Contract Specialist position with salary $50,284 to $55,138
• Approved $106,574.05 contract with Dobbins Painting & Contracting for B. Forman House roof
• Authorized $20,000 contract with E-3 Energy Advisors for EV Charging Station Location Plan
• Approved agreements for Deputy Sheriff School Resource Officers at six school districts

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development/Planning Committee is considering several resolutions, including awarding contracts for an electric vehicle charging station location plan and a business park strategic plan, re-appropriating $200,000 in CDBG microenterprise grant funds, and signing a billboard advertising agreement with Lamar Advertising. The committee will also hear monthly reports from Tourism and Cooperative Extension.

• Authorization to award RFP for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Plan to E-3 Energy Advisors for $20,000
• Authorization to award RFP for Business Park Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study to MRB Group for $59,930
• Authorization to re-appropriate $200,000 in CDBG Microenterprise Grant Account funds
• Authorization to sign agreement with Lamar Advertising for billboard services
• Appointments to Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority

Wayne County Civic Facilities Development Corporation (WCCFDC)

The board approved a Conflict of Interest Policy and a resolution expanding the use of videoconferencing for meetings. The board also adopted the proposed PAAA/PARIS budgets for submission to the ABO.

• Approved March 23, 2022 board meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted Conflict of Interest Policy (Motion carried)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing the Expanded Use of Videoconferencing (Motion carried)
• Adopted proposed PAAA/PARIS budgets and authorized submission to ABO (Motion carried)

Wayne Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)

The board approved the proposed PAAA/PARIS budgets and the minutes from the September 28, 2022 meeting. Members discussed the potential to become an agency for SBA 504 loans and reviewed financial documents.

• Approved September 28, 2022 board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Adopting Proposed PAAA/PARIS Budgets and Authorizing Submission to the ABO

Wayne County Planning Board

The Board recommended approval for several zoning and site plan applications in Newark and Lyons. Three other projects were determined to have no significant county-wide or inter-community impact. The Board also nominated Patti Marini for the position of Secretary for 2023.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended NCI status for VanBortel Shed, Fire Safety Code Updates, and Safelite Glass (13-0)
• Recommended approval of Area and Use Variances for 360 West Union St. residential units (13-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning and Code Text and Map changes for Village of Newark (13-0)
• Recommended approval of Site Plan and Special Operating Permit for Dunkin Donuts in Town of Lyons (11-1-1)
• Nominated Patti Marini for Secretary for the 2023 operating year (unanimous)

Wayne County Industrial Development Agency (WCIDA)

The agency approved a supplemental project authorizing resolution for NY Williamson I, LLC and adopted the proposed PAAA/PARIS budgets for submission to the ABO. The board also reviewed fiscal documents and discussed potential involvement in the redevelopment of the former Butler Prison facility.

• Approved September 28, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Supplemental Project Authorizing Resolution for NY Williamson I, LLC
• Approved Resolution Adopting Proposed PAAA/PARIS Budgets and Authorizing Submission to the ABO

IDA-WEDC-CFDC - Audit Committees & Finance Committees

The combined Audit and Finance Committees reviewed bi-annual financial reports and 2022 budget-versus-actual expenditures for WCIDA, WEDC, and WCCFDC. The committees approved the March 22, 2022 meeting minutes. No new contracts or ordinances were voted on during these sessions.

• Approved March 22, 2022 Audit Committee minutes
• Approved March 22, 2022 Finance Committee minutes (voice vote)

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing several authorizations for tourism grants, infrastructure planning, and board expansions. The body is deciding on contract awards for electric vehicle planning and a business park feasibility study.

• Award RFP for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Plan to E-3 Energy Advisors for $20,000
• Application for NYS Tourism Matching Funds with a County share of $172,500 and State share of $172,500
• Proposal to increase WCIDA and WEDC Board of Directors to a maximum of 9 members
• Authorization to apply for the EPA 2023 Brownfield Assessment Program
• Award RFP for Business Park Strategic Plan and Feasibility Study

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is considering several personnel changes, grant acceptances, and intermunicipal agreements. A primary proposal seeks to streamline local permitting by exempting specific zoning and site plan actions from county-level review.

• Proposed exemption of area variances and small residential site plans from County Planning Board review
• Acceptance of a $5,000 NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities award for an electric vehicle infrastructure plan
• Creation of a Senior Planner position ($32.36 hourly) and a Secretary 1 position ($19.62 hourly)
• Authorization to select a Brownfield consultant
• Intermunicipal agreement for a regional dredging management plan

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing several authorization requests. These include awarding contracts for a solid waste management plan, updating the farmland protection plan, and hiring outside counsel for broadband project negotiations.

• Awarding $57,800 to Barton & Loguidice for a Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Awarding $48,000 to LaBella Associates for a Farmland Protection Plan update
• Authorization for outside counsel to assist with broadband project contract negotiations
• Letter of intent and application for the Restore NY Program regarding a health and wellness center

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing proposals to manage brownfield site assessments and update tourism department staffing. The body is also deciding on a contract for the 2022 travel guide printing.

• Proposed contract with Eastwood Litho, Inc. for 35,000 travel guides at $19,583.00
• Proposed budget amendment of $464,153.15 to fund Brownfield Assessment accounts
• Proposed RFP to hire a consulting firm for brownfield grant procurement and implementation
• Proposal to create one full-time Account Clerk position and abolish one part-time Account Clerk and one part-time Outdoor Recreation Coordinator position
• Report on the 24th Annual Erie Canal Bike Tour traveling through Wayne County on July 12, 2022

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing several authorizations including grant applications, contract awards, and budget amendments. Key items involve accepting federal funds for environmental and housing programs.

• Submission of a Climate Smart Communities application requesting up to $100,000
• Acceptance of a $1,000,000 EPA Revolving Loan Fund award for contaminated sites
• Acceptance of a $1,000,000 CDBG grant for Farmworker Mobile Home Replacement
• Authorization of an RTS bus contract for a $250 policy maker tour
• Appointment of Patricia Marini to the Wayne County Planning Board

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing several authorizations including modifications to Agricultural District #1 and various grant acceptances. The committee is also considering appointments for the Wayne County Planning Board.

• Modification of Agricultural District 1 to include 60.74 acres in the Town of Butler
• Acceptance of Farmland Protection Grant with $40,000 in matching funds
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 CDBG Farmworker Mobile Home Replacement Grant
• Designation of Ora Rothfuss III as Environmental Certifying Officer
• Appointments to the Wayne County Planning Board

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The committee is reviewing a proposal for $8,500,000 in broadband funding to expand service coverage. They are also considering authorization for a public hearing regarding the inclusion of land in Agricultural District No. 1.

• Approval of $8,500,000 in broadband funding and partnership agreement
• Public hearing for Agricultural District No. 1 set for May 17, 2022
• Annual report from Cooperative Extension
• Annual report from Tourism department

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing several authorizations for agricultural and waste management planning. The body is also considering a contract for county-wide advertising and the designation of a certifying officer for a CDBG housing grant.

• Proposed $90,000 agreement with Lamar Advertising for billboards at six locations
• Proposed grant application for $40,000 and $40,000 in county matching funds to update the Farmland Protection Plan
• Authorization to issue an RFP for an updated Solid Waste Management Plan
• Modification of Agricultural District 1 to include 60.74 acres in the Town of Butler
• Designation of Thomas Lyon as Certifying Officer for CDBG housing grant environmental review

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing authorizations to bid for a comprehensive housing study and a business park feasibility study. The body is also considering several board appointments and a public hearing for an agricultural district.

• Bid for Comprehensive Housing Study with $47,500 CDBG grant and $2,500 county match
• Bid for Business Park Feasibility Study with $30,000 grant and $30,000 county match
• Appointments to Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority: Jean Johnson, Laverne Bliek, and Daniel LaGasse
• Appointment of Thomas Lyon as Fair Housing Officer and Section 3 Officer
• Appointments to Agricultural Development Board: Duane Crandon, Zachary DeBadts, and Jody Bender

Economic Development & Planning Committee

The Economic Development & Planning Committee is reviewing funding agreements for the Industrial Development Agency and scheduling a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant applications.

• Proposed $312,553 for IDA administrative support
• Proposed $50,000 for IDA specialists and outside consultants
• Proposed $165,000 for IDA special studies and projects
• Proposed CDBG public hearing set for February 15, 2022, at 9:00 A.M.
• Confirmed I Love NY grant award of $55,797.00