Wyoming County public meetings in 2023

Board of Supervisors - (7) Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee voted to amend Resolution 23-278 to set a termination date of December 15, 2023 for the Monroe Ambulance Service contract. The amendment passed with five votes in favor and two members absent. The committee also approved a motion to issue a bid for ambulance equipment, passing with four votes in favor, one against, and two members absent. No other actions were taken.

• Amended Resolution 23-278 to set termination date Dec 15 2023 (5‑0, 2 absent) – Approved
• Approved bid for ambulance equipment (4‑1, 2 absent) – Approved

Board of Supervisors - Regular Monthly Meetings

The Board of Supervisors appropriated funds to several county accounts, including $630,068 for Emergency Services, $35,351 for the Water Resource Agency, $11,415 for Mental Health, $40,000 for capital improvement projects, $7,550 for the Board of Elections, and $26,000 for Information Technology. It also authorized a $42,666 grant for the Board of Elections and a $5,000 contract with Lippes Mathias LLP for legal services. All resolutions were carried with 182 ayes and no recorded noes.

• Appropriated $630,068.98 to Emergency Services (182 ayes)
• Appropriated $35,351 to Water Resource Agency (182 ayes)
• Appropriated $11,415 to Mental Health programs (182 ayes)
• Appropriated $40,000 to Capital Improvement Projects (182 ayes)
• Appropriated $7,550 to Board of Elections (182 ayes)
• Appropriated $26,000 to Information Technology (182 ayes)
• Authorized $42,666.05 grant for Board of Elections (182 ayes)
• Authorized $5,000 contract with Lippes Mathias LLP for legal services (182 ayes)

Board of Supervisors - (8) Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved several professional service contracts for IT infrastructure, insurance, and hospital operations. Key actions included authorizing a new orthopedic surgery agreement and updating IT support contracts.

• Approved disability insurance policy renewal with ShelterPoint (8-0)
• Approved HP SAN support contract with SHI not to exceed $29,058.10 (8-0)
• Approved $29,058.10 budget transfer and $26,000 appropriation for HP SAN (8-0)
• Approved Avenu Insights & Analytics contract extension up to $91,343.30 (8-0)
• Approved Systems East, Inc. maintenance contract up to $101,795.00 (8-0)
• Approved employment agreement with Robert Capecci, MD up to $550,000/year (8-0)
• Approved pharmacy services agreement with Quinlan’s Pharmacy up to $240,000/year (8-0)
• Approved telemedicine agreement with Infectious Disease Connect up to $185,000 (8-0)

Board of Supervisors - (7) Public Safety Committee

The committee entered an executive session to discuss the employment and performance history of a specific employee. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss employee performance history (All Aye)

Board of Supervisors - (6) Public Works Committee

The committee approved the purchase of a mini excavator and a diesel generator, along with several professional service contracts for architecture and tree removal. They also authorized a joint service agreement with the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority.

• Approved filling one Heavy Equipment Operator position (5-0)
• Approved yearly abrasive grit and salt bids to low bidders (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Hyundai R55-9A Mini Excavator for $83,489.71 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Eastman Tree Service for bridge culvert project (5-0)
• Approved Joint Service Agreement with RGRTA for parking, dumpster, and fuel (5-0)
• Approved $171,500 contract with Kideney Architects P.C. for Fire Training Center (5-0)
• Approved $186,525 amended contract with Kideney Architects P.C. for jail addition (5-0)
• Approved $224,326 contract with Milton Cat for a new diesel generator (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - (7) Public Safety Committee

The Committee approved several travel authorizations for law enforcement and emergency services, a part-time correction officer position, and a maintenance contract for the jail's identification system. It also authorized the acceptance of a $104,625 grant for prosecution aid and approved multiple salary schedule amendments for District Attorney staff.

• Approved travel for E. Tamol and E. Till to Law Enforcement Supervisor Training (5-0)
• Approved travel for E. Tamol, D. Kemp, and S. Miller to Fire/Arson Investigation Seminar (5-0)
• Approved filling one part-time Correction Officer position ($23.80-$26.02/hr) (5-0)
• Approved $4,826.10 contract with BI2 Technologies LLC for inmate identification system support (6-0)
• Authorized acceptance of $104,625 grant from NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Services (6-0)
• Approved four sets of salary schedule stipends for District Attorney staff (6-0)
• Approved travel for HazMat team members to Flammable Gas Emergencies Workshop (6-0)
• Approved bidding for domestic and targeted violence prevention consulting services (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - (5) Planning Committee

The committee approved a contract for water meter installation in the Cowlesville Water District and an appropriation for septic system replacement grant services. Additionally, travel authorization was granted for a housing coalition conference.

• Approved overnight travel for J. Bragg to attend Rural Housing Coalition of New York Annual Conference (5-0)
• Approved $35,351.00 appropriation for unbudgeted septic system replacement grant services (5-0)
• Approved contract with Town of Bennington for Cowlesville Water District water meter installation not to exceed $10,931.53 (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - (4) Agriculture & Green Energy Committee

The committee received general updates from the Fair Association, Cooperative Extension, and Animal Control. The meeting included a report on a planned Fairlife processing plant in Webster, NY. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Monthly Meetings

The Board conducted a required public hearing to discuss the implementation and effectiveness of the CDBG Program. No public comments were received during the session.

• Closed the public hearing (All Aye)

Board of Supervisors - (3) Public Health Committee

The committee approved contract amendments for mental health services and a new youth development evaluation contract. It also authorized a tobacco enforcement grant and approved travel and recruitment for health department staff.

• Approved proclamation for September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved contract increase for Beaver Hollow of Niagara LLC to not exceed $29,000 (5-0)
• Approved contract increase for Coordinated Care Services, Inc. to not exceed $417,431 (5-0)
• Approved contract increase for Living Opportunities of DePaul to not exceed $404,209 (5-0)
• Approved $4,999 contract with Catalyst Insight, LLC for youth development surveys (5-0)
• Approved $29,320 grant for Tobacco Enforcement project (5-0)
• Approved recruitment for Public Health Program Coordinator and nursing/specialist roles (5-0)
• Referred three appropriation requests totaling $11,415 to Finance (5-0)

Board of Supervisors - (2) Human Services Committee

The committee approved a minimum $25,000 grant for veteran services and a $4,975 contract for youth leadership workshops. Members also authorized several staff position fills across the Department of Social Services and Office for the Aging, and approved travel for staff training.

• Approved minimum $25,000 grant for veteran services (6-0)
• Approved $18.00/hr wage for Veterans Services Administrative Assistant (6-0)
• Approved amended $97,500/year contract with Alzheimer’s Association through June 30, 2027 (6-0)
• Approved bid process for Personal Emergency Response Services (6-0)
• Approved $4,975 contract with Human Energies for youth leadership workshops (6-0)
• Approved filling one Personal Care Aide position at Office for the Aging (6-0)
• Approved filling eight positions within the Department of Social Services (6-0)
• Approved overnight travel for Veterans Services, Youth Bureau, and Social Services staff (6-0)

Board of Supervisors - (1) Human Resource Committee

The committee approved a new collective bargaining agreement with WCSEA featuring 4% annual increases from 2023 to 2026. Other actions included approving election grants, a legal contract to challenge racing laws, and several HR personnel changes.

• Approved WCSEA collective bargaining agreement with 4% annual increases 2023-2026 (6-0)
• Approved TIER Grant application for minimum $42,666.05 (5-0)
• Approved $7,550 appropriation for TIER Grant funding (5-0)
• Approved contract with Lippes Mathias, LLP for $5,000 initial retainer (6-0)
• Adopted Wyoming County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (6-0)
• Abolished Administrative Assistant (HR) position and reinstated Civil Service Administrator position (6-0)
• Approved amended contract with Tackbary’s Trophies up to $3,324.00 (6-0)
• Approved CSEA MOUs for Health Department retention bonus and RNFA Tuition (6-0)