Yates County, New York

Yates County Legislature

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet in a special session on July 22, 2026. Members are expected to vote on a motion to convene an Executive Session. The session would address public‑safety issues that could be harmed by disclosure and a proposed real‑property acquisition whose value might be affected by publicity.

• Motion to convene an Executive Session
• Discussion of public‑safety matters deemed confidential
• Consideration of a proposed real‑property acquisition
• Concern that publicity could affect property value

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature is meeting to authorize several state grant contracts for the Board of Elections and discuss personnel changes within the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider agreements for preschool transportation and airport runway improvements.

• Vote by Mail Grant Program Contract #C005396 for $5,622.06
• Ballot by Mail Grant Program Extension Contract #BOE01-C004996-1110000 for $5,883.14
• Absentee Ballot Pre-Paid Postage Grant Program Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 for $4,527.64
• Creation of one full-time Caseworker position for the Court-Based Navigator Program
• Consultant agreement with C & S Companies to replace Runway 1-19 REILs

The Legislature unanimously approved the minutes from the June 8 meeting and approved payment of the audit. It adopted Resolution 280‑26, authorizing the chair to sign an electronic poll book contract for $134.61. It also adopted Resolution 281‑26, authorizing the chair to sign a vote‑by‑mail grant contract for $5,622.06. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved June 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved/pay audit (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 280‑26: authorize electronic poll book contract $134.61 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 281‑26: authorize vote‑by‑mail contract $5,622.06 (unanimous)

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The agenda includes a resolution (RS 2417-A) to establish standard work days and reporting requirements for elected and appointed officials to the New York State and Local Retirement System. The form is a blank template with no specific names, dates, or work hours filled in, so the item is purely procedural.

• Resolution to define standard work days (6-8 hrs/day) for officials and report to NYS retirement system
• Requires certification by secretary/clerk and 30-day public posting

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing monthly statistics and goal progress from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff's offices. The body is also receiving updates on the Public Safety Facility project and a new countywide EMS coordination plan.

• Review of the Public Safety Facility project verbal update
• Development of a Countywide EMS coordination plan due mid-December
• Proposed animal abuse registry currently under review by the County attorney
• Final design phase for a new fire training facility with construction contract under review
• Report of a vacant ADA position with no current applicants

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss budget transfers, aid appropriations, and the 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Plan. The session includes updates on broadband expansion, final assessment rolls, and the 2027 budget timeline.

• Approval of the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031
• Resolution to award Phase 3 broadband bid to Eustis Cable for $2.6 million
• Budget transfers and aid appropriations for Community Services, Public Health, Workforce Development, and Highway
• Renewal of Yates County Planning Board appointment for S. Purdy
• Public hearing for 2027 Budget Adoption scheduled for November 19th at 6:00 p.m.

Government Operations

The Government Operation Committee will discuss several grant contracts for the Board of Elections and personnel reclassifications for the Department of Public Health. The body will also consider a resolution recognizing the 175th anniversary of the Town of Torrey.

• Authorization of six election-related grant contracts, including Electronic Poll Book Grant #C005058 for $134.61
• Proposal to create and fill one full-time Caseworker position for the Court-Based Navigator Program
• Reclassification of Public Health Educator and Public Health Specialist positions
• Resolution to rescind Resolution 341-19 and establish new CJCC Bylaws
• Resolution recognizing the 175th Anniversary of the Town of Torrey

The committee approved the minutes of the June 1 meeting. It authorized moving forward a resolution to recognize the Town of Torrey’s 175th anniversary and place it in a time capsule. The committee also approved forwarding six authorizations that allow the Chair of the Legislature to sign various grant program contracts. Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar will conduct the committee audit this month.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes as submitted
• Approved resolution to recognize Town of Torrey 175th anniversary (to be placed in time capsule)
• Approved forwarding six authorizations for the Chair of the Legislature to sign grant program contracts (Electronic Poll Book, Vote‑by‑Mail, Ballot‑by‑Mail extension, 2025 General Election extension, 2024 General Election extension, Absentee Ballot Pre‑Paid Postage extension)
• Assigned Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar to perform the committee audit this month

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review reports from Buildings and Grounds, Highway, and Airport departments, and consider resolutions including a $64,000 consultant agreement for replacing Runway 1-19 REILs at Penn Yan Airport. Other items include declaring surplus highway equipment, updates on bridge projects and tree removal, and a monthly Weights & Measures report.

• Resolution to authorize $64,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee consultant agreement with C&S Companies for Runway 1-19 REILs replacement (county share $4,506)
• Resolution to declare surplus a 2020 Volvo EWR170E rubber tire excavator (E-6) for auction
• Pre-emption Road Bridge to open to traffic on July 10th
• First Baptist Church requests removal of pine tree next to its building in the park
• Weights & Measures June 2026 report lists 30 inspections of scales and milk tanks at local farms and businesses

The Public Works Committee approved a laneway use agreement for Haggerty Road in Potter. It also approved the removal of a pine tree for First Baptist Church and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a proposed lease or purchase of real property.

• Approved Haggerty Road laneway use agreement (no vote tally provided)
• Approved removal of pine tree for First Baptist Church (no vote tally provided)
• Authorized multiple resolutions to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections recorded)
• Unanimously approved motion to enter executive session to discuss property lease/purchase

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will vote on multiple resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign agreements, including LexisNexis for the Public Defender, NYSARC/Mozaic for preschool transportation, and JUUL settlement funds with Penn Yan and Dundee school districts. They will also receive departmental reports from Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, and Veterans, covering transportation, food pantries, and the new SCR reporting law.

• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services (cost not specified)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC dba Mozaic for transportation of preschool children with disabilities
• Authorize Chair to sign agreements with Penn Yan Central School District (Preschool Special Education Program and JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with Dundee Central School District (JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorize Chair to sign agreements with Village of Penn Yan (CAI Grant Funds) and Common Ground Health

The Human Services Committee approved the June 1 minutes and authorized the Chair of the Legislature to sign several agreements, including with LexisNexis Services, NYSARC Inc., Penn Yan Central School District, Dundee Central School District, the Village of Penn Yan, and Common Ground Health. It also approved a resolution to create a separate account for opiate settlement funds. The committee authorized proclamations for August 4 as U.S. Coast Guard Birthday and August 7, 2026 as National Purple Heart Day in Yates County.

• Approved June 1 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC Inc. for preschool transportation
• Authorized Chair to sign agreements with Penn Yan Central School District (Preschool Special Education and JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Dundee Central School District (JUUL Settlement Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Village of Penn Yan (CAI Grant Funds)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Common Ground Health
• Approved resolution to start separate account for opiate settlement funds

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider four referrals under GML 239, including a site plan to convert a vacant warehouse into 12 grow rooms at 38 Powell Lane in Penn Yan, an area variance for a parcel division on Vine Street in Dundee where frontage is less than the required 100 feet, and two livestock permit applications in Dundee. The board will also receive a notice from the Village of Dundee regarding its intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of an amendment to limit short-term rental facilities to fifteen lots.

• Referral 2026-32: Northeast Extracts LLC proposes to convert vacant warehouse at 38 Powell Lane, Penn Yan into 12 grow rooms (site plan, no site improvements).
• Referral 2026-33: Scott Boudinot seeks area variance at 19 Vine Street, Dundee to divide parcel; proposed frontages of 75', 67', and 60' versus code-required 100'.
• Referral 2026-34: Darryl Lauster requests livestock permit for 5-6 hens on 1.13 acres at 46 Main Street, Dundee.
• Referral 2026-35: Jacqualynne Alnutt requests livestock permit for 6 chickens, 6 ducks, and 3 goats on 0.28 acre at 79 Hollister Street, Dundee.
• Village of Dundee notifies intent to be lead agency for SEQRA review of zoning amendment to limit short-term rental facilities to 15 lots.

The Board reviewed several GML 239 referrals regarding commercial and residential projects in Penn Yan and Dundee. Decisions were made on a warehouse conversion, a parcel division, and two livestock permits.

• Approved grow room site plan for Northeast Extracts LLC (9-2)
• Approved area variance for Scott Boudinot land division (unspecified tally)
• Approved livestock permit for Darryl Lauster (unspecified tally)
• Denied livestock permit for Jacqualynne Alnutt due to negative countywide impact (unspecified tally)

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The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on a resolution to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to establish four new specialty rescue teams: a Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team, a Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team, a Fire Investigation Team, and Deputy Fire Coordinators. The resolution is to be voted on during the same meeting after the hearing.

• Resolution authorizes creation of a Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of a Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of a Fire Investigation Team
• Resolution authorizes creation of Deputy Fire Coordinators
• Teams created under NYS General Municipal Law 209-BB, with coverage under Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider resolutions to authorize the purchase of a new ambulance, fill emergency medical and correction officer vacancies, and establish new specialty rescue teams. The body will also approve the renewal of a community alert service.

• Authorize new ambulance purchase for $169,650
• Authorize filling EMT and Paramedic positions
• Authorize filling Correction Officer positions
• Authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish new rescue teams
• Authorize renewal of Nixle services for $2,868.41

The legislative session included recognition for Leadership Yates County graduates and various public comments regarding local issues. No substantive votes or legislative decisions were recorded in the provided minutes.

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will consider resolutions to authorize new specialty rescue teams and renew Nixle emergency alert services. They will also receive updates from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and Sheriff's offices, including a review of the Alternatives to Incarceration program.

• Authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish Surface, Flood, Swift Water Rescue Team, Hazmat Decontamination Team, Fire Investigation Team, and Deputy Fire Coordinators
• Recognize July 19-25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Authorize renewal of Nixle emergency notification services
• Probation Department report on Alternatives to Incarceration Community Service Program with 829.5 hours completed in 2025
• Sheriff's office statistics for April 2026 and updates on corrections, law enforcement, and STOP-DWI program

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting and noted that Chair Willson and Commissioner Flynn will sign the audit this month. It approved a resolution to recognize July 19‑25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. The committee also approved resolutions to authorize the Office of Emergency Services to establish new specialty rescue teams and to renew Nixle services, with no objections recorded.

• Approved May 5 meeting minutes as submitted
• Chair Willson and Commissioner Flynn will sign the audit this month
• Approved resolution to recognize July 19‑25, 2026 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Approved resolution to authorize Office of Emergency Services to establish new specialty rescue teams
• Approved resolution to renew Nixle services

Finance Committee

The committee considered the Tourism Advisory Committee's Round 2 funding recommendations. It approved funding for the Keuka Lake Wine Trail ($3,000) and Wager’s Cider Mill ($5,000). All other tourism applications were not recommended for funding. The approvals will be reflected in the 2026 Yates County budget.

• Approve $3,000 grant to Keuka Lake Wine Trail
• Approve $5,000 grant to Wager’s Cider Mill
• Reject funding for Dundee Library, Once Finger Lakes, Saunders Finger Lakes Museum, Sweet Farm, Village of Dundee, and Village of Penn Yan applications
• Resolution to establish Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund
• Resolution to amend Electronic Banking Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5 meeting. It approved the Tourism Advisory Council’s Round 2 2026 funding recommendations after discussion with no objections. The committee also approved several resolutions—including 2026 budget transfers, creation of an opioid‑settlement reserve fund, amendment to adopt an electronic banking policy, and appropriate aid for social services—without recorded objections. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved May 5 minutes (no vote recorded)
• Approved TAC Round 2 2026 funding recommendations (no objections)
• Approved 2026 Budget Transfers resolution (no objections)
• Approved establishment of Opioid Settlement Reserve Fund (no objections)
• Approved amendment to adopt Electronic Banking Policy (Resolution 98‑15) (no objections)
• Approved Appropriate Aid (Social Services) (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee is reviewing proposals for new FOIL software and several personnel authorizations for emergency services and the sheriff's office. The meeting also includes reports on upcoming primary elections and watershed inspections.

• Proposed annual subscription for Civic Plus 'Next Request' FOIL software at $10,788
• Resolution to fill full-time EMT and Paramedic positions for Emergency Services
• Resolution to fill full-time Correction Officer and Emergency Services Dispatcher positions for the Sheriff
• Proposed MOU for professional malpractice insurance reimbursement for the Jail Nurse
• MOU with NY State Unified Court System for the Court Electronic Filing System Bulk Data Exchange

The May 4 meeting minutes were approved as submitted. The committee agreed to forward several resolutions to the Legislative meeting, including authorizations for emergency‑service EMT and paramedic positions, sheriff‑staffed correction officer and dispatcher roles, and memoranda of understanding with the state court system and Council 82 Corrections. The committee also approved an amendment to authorize the Chair to sign a website renewal contract with CivicPlus. No official objections were recorded for any of these items.

• Approved May 4 minutes as submitted (no objections)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature to sign MOU with NY State Unified Court System for electronic filing (no objections)
• Authorized Directors of Emergency Services to fill full‑time EMT positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Directors of Emergency Services to fill full‑time Paramedic positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Correction Officer positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Emergency Services Dispatcher positions per budget (no objections)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature and Sheriff to sign MOU with Council 82 Corrections‑Other Employees Unit for malpractice insurance reimbursement (no objections)
• Amended Resolution No. 19‑26 to authorize Chair to sign website renewal contract with CivicPlus (no objections)

Public Works Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Public Safety Facility project (construction management contract with Pike executed), highway capital projects (milling and paving on CR19 and CR5, vehicle sales revenue $53,500), airport operations (hangar delays, skydive agreement in progress), and buildings and grounds projects. No resolutions are up for vote; all items are informational reports.

• Execution of construction management services contract with Pike for Public Safety Facility; no-cost change order in process
• Sale of two Chevy Equinoxes and one Chevy Malibu by Auctions Int. for total revenue of $53,500
• Highway capital projects: 149,651 sq yds asphalt milling completed; paving underway on North Main Street (CR19) and Dundee Himrod Road (CR5)
• Authorization requested to provide each Town/Village with 10 loads of millings and to charge municipalities for additional loads at county's 3-year average cost
• Airport: 8-Bay T-Hangar project delayed by NYSDOT; working on written agreement with Skydive Keuka Lake for skydiving operations

The Public Works Committee voted 4‑2 to add a double‑lane temporary bridge to the Ferguson Corners Bridge project after discussion of delays and safety concerns. The motion to proceed without a temporary bridge failed on a 2‑4 vote. The committee also approved increasing the cost of milling loads from $100 to $175 and authorized the usual 10 loads for each town and village, as well as additional millings for the Yates County Fairgrounds.

• Approved double‑lane temporary bridge for Ferguson Corners Bridge (4-2)
• Rejected motion to continue Ferguson Corners Bridge without temporary bridge (2-4)
• Approved increase of milling load cost to $175 per load (vote not recorded)
• Authorized 10 milling loads for each town and village (vote not recorded)
• Approved additional millings for Yates County Fairgrounds parking lot (vote not recorded)
• Approved audit signing by Purdy & Lawson this month (procedural)
• Approved minutes from May 4 and May 11 meetings (unanimous)
• Reported VFD project under contract and Air Handler design phase (informational)

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will consider resolutions to fill a full-time Assistant Public Defender position (fully funded by a Hurrell-Harring grant), authorize the annual update to the 4-Year Plan for the Area Agency on Aging, and approve contracts including one with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board. The agenda also includes updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services.

• Authorize Public Defender to fill a full-time Assistant Public Defender position (cost $155,510, fully grant-funded)
• Authorization to sign annual update and 4-year plan review for Yates County Area Agency on Aging
• Authorize contract with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Authorize contract with agencies listed by Social Services Commissioner
• Authorize Chair of Legislature to sign letter to US Department of Housing and Urban Development

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the May 4 meeting and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including a contract for transporting preschool children with disabilities. An executive‑session vote to discuss an individual's employment history passed unanimously.

• Approved May 4 minutes as submitted (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Public Defender to fill a full‑time assistant position (no objections)
• Authorized signing of annual update and 4‑year plan for the Area Agency on Aging (no objections)
• Authorized appointment and contracts with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign letter to US Department of Housing and Urban Development (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign agreement with NYSACHO (no objections)
• Authorized chair to award bid and sign contract for transportation of preschool children with disabilities (no objections)
• Executive‑session vote to discuss employment history – unanimous

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will open the meeting, approve the April 23 minutes, and review several GML 239 referrals. Applicants seek a variance for a small antenna, multiple special‑use permits for short‑term rentals and a new four‑unit apartment building, a subdivision of a two‑acre parcel, and a town‑wide short‑term rental moratorium. The board will also receive a communications update on environmental reviews for a new water main on Kings Hill Road and Perry Point Road. No old business, member reports, or new business are listed.

• Variance request for a small antenna on a utility pole near 1048 East Lake Road (Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems LLC).
• Special‑use permit for a short‑term rental at 12 Orchard Lane, Penn Yan.
• Special‑use permit and site plan for a four‑unit apartment at 41 Union St, Dundee.
• Subdivision of a 2‑acre parcel from a 111.7‑acre property at 2456 State Rt 14, Penn Yan.
• Proposal by the Town of Starkey to enact a short‑term rental moratorium.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting and affirmed that several applications have no significant countywide impact. It approved a variance for Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems, special use permits for short-term rentals in Dundee, a four-unit apartment project, a subdivision in Torrey, and a six-month short-term rental moratorium for the Town of Starkey. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved April 23 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Bell Atlantic Mobile Systems variance (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental permit for Nathan Kendall, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved 4‑unit apartment project and site plan for Trevor Sutherland, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental permit for Jerry Caldwell, Dundee (all in favor)
• Approved subdivision of 2‑acre parcel for Raymond Zimmerman, Torrey (all in favor)
• Approved short-term rental moratorium for Town of Starkey (all in favor)

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed the financial report and several project updates. The field survey for Runway 10-28 rehabilitation is complete, and design work will begin once all information is received. Other items include taxiway B extension awaiting FAA closure, snow‑removal equipment delivery, and fence improvement design pending. No new business was introduced.

• Runway 10-28 rehabilitation: field survey finished, design work to commence
• Taxiway B extension: awaiting FAA close‑out
• Snow removal equipment purchase: all items received except snow pusher
• Fence improvement: walking the fence completed, design to start soon
• REIL replacement awarded, pending FAA grant

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Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will hold a special meeting on May 11, 2026, to discuss the cost, schedule, and scope of installing a temporary access bridge for the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge Rehabilitation project.

• Special meeting to discuss Ferguson Corners Road Bridge Rehabilitation temporary access bridge
• Meeting location: Yates County Legislative Chambers, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan
• Meeting time: May 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
• Meeting format: In-person and virtual via Zoom

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge Rehabilitation project, specifically regarding the projected costs, schedule implications, and the need for a temporary access bridge.

• Discussion of Ferguson Corners Road Bridge Rehabilitation project scope
• Review of temporary access bridge installation requirements
• Projected cost and schedule implications for project
• Committee meeting via Zoom
• Public comment period

The Public Works Committee voted on whether to continue the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge rehabilitation as designed. A majority of three members voted “yes” and two voted “no,” but the bylaws require four affirmative votes, so the motion failed. The chair announced that the project will not be continued as designed.

• Vote on continuing Ferguson Corners Bridge rehab: 3 yes, 2 no (failed to reach required 4 votes)
• Committee decided not to continue the project as designed

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider resolutions to set a public hearing for establishing specialty rescue teams (water, hazmat, fire investigation, deputy coordinators), authorize a $479,658 insurance renewal, and sign an IT training contract with Scribe Enterprise. The agenda also includes budget transfers, appropriations for multiple departments, and a memorandum of understanding with Keuka College.

• Set public hearing on June 8 for specialty rescue teams (water, hazmat, fire investigation, deputy fire coordinators)
• Authorize insurance renewal with Stork Insurance Agency for $479,658 (May 2026 – May 2027)
• Authorize contract with Scribe Enterprise for IT training subscription, not to exceed $6,996
• Authorize five-year MOU with Keuka College for internships and 10% tuition discount for employees
• Retroactive acting assignment differential for Sandra Burt in Board of Elections Department

The Legislature approved the April 13 meeting minutes and the audit payment, both unanimously. It adopted five resolutions, including authorizing a contract with NMS Labs, designating Emergency Medical Services Week, scheduling a public hearing and authorizing specialty rescue teams, and approving an IT services agreement with Scribe Enterprise. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved April 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of audit (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney and Chair to sign NMS Labs contract (unanimous)
• Designated week of May 17‑23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week (unanimous)
• Set public hearing on specialty rescue teams for June 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Office of Emergency Services to establish specialty rescue teams (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign IT contract with Scribe Enterprise up to $6,996 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the April 7 meeting and hear public comment. It will vote on a resolution authorizing the District Attorney and the Chair to sign an agreement with NMS Labs for laboratory testing services. The committee will also designate the week of May 17‑23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week and set a public hearing for Specialty Rescue Teams on June 8, 2026. Additional discussion items include a proposed animal cruelty registry and a “Social Host” local law.

• Authorize District Attorney and Chair to sign agreement with NMS Labs for lab testing services
• Designate May 17‑23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week
• Set public hearing on Specialty Rescue Teams Authorization for June 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
• Approve minutes of the April 7, 2026 meeting
• Discuss local law to create an Animal Cruelty Registry and a “Social Host” ordinance

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and noted that Chair Willson and member Paddock will sign the audit this month. The committee accepted a resolution authorizing the District Attorney and the chair to sign an agreement with NMS Labs for lab testing services, with no objections recorded. It also approved designating the week of May 17‑23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week and set a date for a public hearing on specialty rescue teams, again with no objections. Several items, such as the district attorney’s salary‑advertising request and a social‑host local law, were deferred for further discussion.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Chair Willson and member Paddock will sign the audit this month
• Authorized District Attorney and chair to sign NMS Labs lab‑testing agreement (no objections)
• Designated May 17‑23, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week (no objections)
• Set date for public hearing on Specialty Rescue Teams Authorization (no objections)
• Deferred further discussion on district attorney salary‑advertising request
• Deferred further discussion on adopting a social‑host local law

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss updates on the ReConnect broadband project, including a $2.6 million low bid for Phase 3 construction and potential budget overruns. They will also review the 2026 tentative assessment rolls showing significant increases in Benton, Middlesex, and Potter due to full reassessments. Several resolutions are scheduled for approval, including an inter-municipal agreement for waste services and various appropriations from reserves and cannabis tax revenue.

• Resolution to award Eustis Cable $2.6M for Phase 3 broadband construction
• 2026 tentative assessment rolls show 73% increase in Benton, 47% in Middlesex, 23% in Potter
• Inter-municipal agreement with Schuyler County for household hazardous waste, tire waste, and electronics waste day services
• Appropriations: budget transfers, cannabis tax revenue, airport infrastructure reserve establishment, and multiple aid appropriations
• County Administrator reports no NYS budget passed yet; 2027 budget planning underway

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It authorized the chair to sign an inter‑municipal agreement with Schuyler County for household hazardous, tire and electronics waste day services. The committee also approved a resolution to adopt the mortgage tax apportionment. No objections were recorded to any of the resolutions.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Inter‑Municipal Agreement with Schuyler County (no objections)
• Approved Mortgage Tax Apportionment resolution (no objections)
• Accepted ReConnect financial report as information
• Accepted Treasurer tax collection report as information

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will review several administrative updates and contract authorizations. The Board of Elections is requesting a capital improvement for a central count voting system to handle increasing mail ballot volumes.

• Proposed $66,973 purchase of a central count voting system for mail ballots in FY 2028
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Scribe Enterprise for IT services
• Resolution to authorize insurance renewal for 2025-2026
• Resolution to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Keuka College
• Resolution for a retroactive temporary acting assignment differential for the Board of Elections

The Government Operations Committee approved the chair's authority to sign a contract with Scribe Enterprise for IT services. It also approved a memorandum of understanding with Keuka College, a retroactive acting‑assignment differential for the Board of Elections, and the county insurance renewal. All items were accepted without recorded objections.

• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Scribe Enterprise (IT) – no vote recorded
• Authorized Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding with Keuka College – no vote recorded
• Authorized retroactive temporary acting assignment differential for Board of Elections – no vote recorded
• Authorized county insurance renewal – no vote recorded

Public Works Committee

The committee is discussing infrastructure projects and equipment replacements for 2027 through 2031. Members will also consider several resolutions related to highway drainage, fuel acquisition, and bridge surveys.

• Proposed 2027-2031 B&G CIP projects including a $625,000 COB flat roof (2030) and $225,000 CH flat roof (2029)
• Proposed 2027 B&G projects: $100,800 for fire alarm panels, $98,500 for COB entrance steps/ramps, and $29,600 for a UTV
• Bid award for County Route 15, Pre-Emption Road, Hamlet of Bellona Drainage Improvement Project
• Agreement with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for Sid White Road Bridge Updated Asbestos Survey
• 2026 Gasoline & Diesel Acquisition Agreements with multiple agencies

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 6 meeting (4‑yes, 1‑no). It approved requests to close the Highway Facility on June 18 and July 2. The committee entered executive session unanimously to discuss a real‑property lease or purchase. A special Public Works meeting was scheduled for May 11 to examine a temporary access bridge for the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge project.

• Approved April 6 minutes (4‑yes, 1‑no)
• Approved Highway Facility closure on June 18 (unanimous)
• Approved Highway Facility closure on July 2 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss real‑property lease/purchase (unanimous)
• Scheduled special Public Works meeting for May 11 to discuss temporary access bridge

Human Services Committee

The committee will hear updates from assigned counsel, public defender, office for the aging, social services, public health, veterans, and community services. Resolutions up for action include appointing a member to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, authorizing 2026 Lifeguard Memorandums of Understanding, proclaiming May 25 as Memorial Day in Yates County, and appointing Jennifer Goodman to the Community Services Board.

• Appointment to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Authorize 2026 Lifeguard Memorandums of Understanding
• Proclaim May 25 as Memorial Day in Yates County
• Appoint Jennifer Goodman to the Community Services Board
• Rental Supplement Program update with $100,000 allocation

The committee approved the April 6 minutes and noted that Chair Bronson and Member Button will sign the audit this month. It agreed the extra Assigned Counsel budget line is a substantial burden and will be reported back. After discussion, there were no objections to four resolutions moving to the Legislative Meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved April 6 minutes as submitted
• Bronson & Button will sign the audit this month
• Committee agreed the additional Assigned Counsel budget line is a substantial burden
• No objections to appointing a member to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• No objections to authorizing 2026 Lifeguard memorandums of understanding
• No objections to proclaiming May 25 as Memorial Day in Yates County
• No objections to appointing Jennifer Goodman to the Community Services Board
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session

Airport Council

The Yates County Airport Council met on April 29, 2026, and approved minutes and the financial report. Key discussions included a proposed eVTOL testing project by Precision Aviation, design issues with a NYSDOT hangar grant, and ongoing problems with PlanePass billing for overnight aircraft parking. No final decisions were made on these items; further reports are expected.

• Precision Aviation seeks to use the helipad for eVTOL testing in June, pending a hold-harmless agreement.
• NYSDOT 8-bay hangar grant: contractor Chrisantha submitted a design shorter than bid specs; waivers for MWBE/SDVOB requirements pending.
• PlanePass billing system causing complaints: aircraft in private hangars billed for parking; Florida banned ADS-B billing for small aircraft.
• Runway 10-28 rehabilitation field survey completed week of April 20.
• Fence improvement design reviewing bedrock depth and wildlife skirting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider five GML 239 referrals, including proposed local laws to regulate solar energy systems (Middlesex), create a planned development district (Starkey), amend steep slopes regulations (Jerusalem), and update the Village of Penn Yan code. A subdivision application for 25 acres on State Route 14 in Torrey is also under review.

• Referral 2026-20: Town of Middlesex proposes a local law adding regulations for solar energy systems.
• Referral 2026-21: Town of Starkey proposes a local law adding a planned development district to zoning.
• Referral 2026-22: Town of Jerusalem proposes amending Chapter 137 (Steep Slopes) zoning.
• Referral 2026-23: Village of Penn Yan proposes repealing and updating outdated code chapters.
• Referral 2026-24: Subdivision of ~25 acres from a 53-acre parcel at 790 State Route 14, Penn Yan.

The Planning Board approved the March 26 minutes and then voted to find that each GML 239 referral presented had no significant countywide impact. Motions were approved for referrals from the Town of Middlesex (solar energy zoning), Town of Starkey (planned development district), Town of Jerusalem (steep slopes amendment), Village of Penn Yan (code update), and a subdivision in the Town of Torrey. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved March 26 minutes (6-0)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2026-20 Middlesex solar zoning (11-0)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2026-21 Starkey planned development district (12-0)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2026-22 Jerusalem steep slopes amendment (11-1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2026-23 Penn Yan code upgrade (11-1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2026-24 Torrey subdivision (11-1 abstention)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will vote on a resolution authorizing the Chair to enter into an agreement with Forge Fire & Company to design, supply, and construct a new fire training facility, with a cost not to exceed $581,300. Additional items include renewing a $4,826.10 maintenance contract with BI2 Technologies for jail biometric equipment, approving several recognitions for public‑safety weeks, and appointing an Information Technology Director. The meeting also covers routine approvals such as minutes, audit, and budget transfers.

• Authorize contract with Forge Fire & Company for new fire training facility (max $581,300)
• Renew BI2 Technologies maintenance agreement for jail biometric system ($4,826.10)
• Authorize opioid settlement agreements with multiple distributors and pharmacies
• Appoint Information Technology Director (C. Pierce)
• Authorize Highway Superintendent to fill full‑time Motor Equipment Operator position

The Legislature approved the minutes from the March 9 and April 8 meetings and approved payment of a financial audit, both unanimously (with one abstention on the minutes). It unanimously authorized the Chair to enter into an agreement with Forge Fire & Company to design, fabricate, and construct a new fire training facility at a cost not to exceed $581,300. The body also unanimously approved a $4,826.10 renewal of the BI2 Technologies jail‑identification maintenance contract and adopted several recognitions for public‑safety personnel.

• Approved March 9 and April 8 minutes (unanimous, Button abstained)
• Approved payment of the 2025 financial audit (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Forge Fire & Company for fire training facility (cost ≤ $581,300) – vote unanimous
• Authorized renewal of BI2 Technologies maintenance contract $4,826.10 (4/1/2026‑3/31/2027) – vote unanimous
• Recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day during National Police Week – vote unanimous
• Recognized National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (April 12‑18, 2026) – vote unanimous
• Recognized National Correctional Officers and Employees Week – vote unanimous
• Recognized 2026 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week – vote unanimous

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hear a presentation from SMRT Architects & Engineers and Pike Construction Services regarding a public safety facility consultant. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026.

• Presentation by SMRT Architects & Engineers on public safety facility consultant
• Presentation by Pike Construction Services on public safety facility consultant
• Executive Session if needed

The Legislature voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss matters that could imperil public safety if disclosed and a proposed real‑property acquisition. The motion was moved by Mr. Bronson, seconded by Mr. Harper, and the vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special session on April 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. to receive a presentation from consultants and members of the Ad Hoc Public Safety Facility Committee. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for informational purposes.

• Presentation by consultants and Ad Hoc Public Safety Facility Committee

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the March 3 meeting and conduct an audit by Rick Willson and Leigh MacKerchar. The committee will consider several sheriff resolutions, including the renewal of the B2 Technologies maintenance agreement and recognitions for Peace Officers Memorial Day, National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, and other observances. Additional updates will be presented from the District Attorney, Probation, Emergency Services, and other public safety agencies.

• Approve minutes of the March 3 meeting
• Audit this month by Rick Willson and Leigh MacKerchar
• Sheriff resolution to renew B2 Technologies maintenance agreement
• Sheriff resolutions to recognize Peace Officers Memorial Day and other national weeks
• General agency statistics for February 2026

The committee approved the March 3 minutes as submitted. Willson and MacKerchar will sign the audit this month. Several resolutions were cleared to proceed to the Legislative Meeting without objection. The committee moved to an executive session, approved unanimously.

• Approved March 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Willson & MacKerchar will sign the audit this month
• Cleared resolution to authorize Chair to contract Forged Fire & Company for new fire training facility (no objection)
• Cleared resolution to authorize Sheriff and Chair to renew B12 Technologies maintenance agreement (no objection)
• Moved to executive session – unanimous vote

Finance Committee

The Yates County Finance Committee will approve the March 3 minutes, hear public comment, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include awarding a $35,200 professional services contract to Yates Engineering Services for railroad permitting on ReConnect 1 Phase 3, awarding a New York State DOT permitting contract for the same project, amending budget‑transfer resolutions, and authorizing opioid settlement agreements. The committee will also review real‑property reports, grant applications, and budget appropriations.

• Award Railroad Permitting Contract for ReConnect 1 Phase 3 – $35,200 to Yates Engineering Services
• Award New York State Department of Transportation Permitting Contract for ReConnect 1 Phase 3 (amount not specified)
• Amend Resolution No. 146‑26 – 2026 Budget Transfers
• Authorize and approve opioid settlement agreements with multiple distributors and pharmacies
• Approve minutes of the March 3 meeting

The Finance Committee approved moving several resolutions to the Legislative Meeting, including contracts to award railroad and NYS DOT permitting for ReConnect 1 Phase 3 and multiple budget‑transfer and aid resolutions. The March 3 minutes were approved as submitted. The Phase 1B contract was closed $96,000 under budget.

• Forward Railroad Permitting Contract for ReConnect 1 Phase 3 to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward NYS DOT Permitting Contract for ReConnect 1 Phase 3 to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Amend Resolution No. 146‑26 2026 Budget Transfers to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward 2026 Budget Transfers resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Appropriate Assigned Fund Balance resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Appropriate Aid (Public Health) resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Appropriate Aid (Veterans) resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Approve minutes of March 3 meeting as submitted

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider several resolutions, including amending Resolution No. 137-26 for the Penn Yan‑Yates County Airport funding agreement. It will award the $96,250 bid for Runway 1‑19 REILs reconstruction to Baseline King Corp., contingent on receipt of the FAA grant. The Committee will also authorize the Chair to sign the FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant acceptance, which provides $171,237 from the FAA and $4,507 from NYS DOT with a $4,506 county share. Additional items include bids for variable frequency drive replacement and other highway contracts.

• Amend Resolution No. 137-26 to correct NYS funding amount for airport project
• Award Baseline King Corp. the $96,250 contract for Runway 1‑19 REILs reconstruction
• Authorize Chair to sign FAA grant acceptance ($171,237 FAA, $4,507 NYS DOT, $4,506 county share)
• Award bid for Variable Frequency Drive Replacement Project (amount not specified)
• Award bids for Warm Mix Asphalt, Ready Mix Concrete, and Vegetation Control

The Public Works Committee approved the March 2 minutes and authorized several resolutions to move to the Legislative Meeting, including airport funding agreements and highway contract bids. It also approved using county land for the Farmer’s Market and continued work on the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge. No objections were recorded on any of these items.

• Approved minutes from the March 2 meeting
• Approved moving forward with the airport grant reserve to cover a $88,000 shortfall
• Approved forwarding Resolution No. 137-26 authorizing airport improvement funding
• Approved parking‑lot use for the Farmer’s Market with indemnification
• Approved award bid for Variable Frequency Drive Replacement Project
• Approved award bids for Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete and Ready Mix Concrete
• Approved appointment of a full‑time Motor Equipment Operator for the Highway Superintendent
• Approved continuation of work on the Ferguson Corners Road Bridge

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will approve the March 2 meeting minutes and consider several resolutions, including signing a memorandum of understanding with Hopdox, LLC to implement e‑recording. The committee will also appoint Chad Pierce as the County IT Director, grant an unpaid leave of absence to K. Vanaman, and ratify a letter of support for Cornell University's Grape Genetics Research Units funding request. Election officials will report recent grant receipts and upcoming voting system updates.

• Approve minutes of the March 2 meeting
• Authorize the Chair to sign an MOU with Hopdox, LLC for e‑recording
• Appoint Chad Pierce as County Information Technology Director
• Grant unpaid leave of absence to K. Vanaman
• Ratify letter of support for Cornell University’s Grape Genetics Research Units funding request

The committee approved the March 2 minutes and assigned Killen and Harper to conduct the audit this month. It approved several resolutions—including authorizing the Chair to sign an e‑recording MOU with Hopdox, supporting Cornell’s grape genetics funding request, appointing Chad Pierce as IT Director, and granting unpaid leave for K. Vanaman—to be sent to the Legislative Meeting. The body also entered an executive session unanimously before adjourning.

• Approved March 2 minutes as submitted
• Assigned Killen & Harper to perform audit this month
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Hopdox, LLC for e‑recording (no objections)
• Approved proceeding with letter of support for Cornell Grape Genetics Research funding (no objections)
• Approved proceeding with appointment of IT Director Chad Pierce (no objections)
• Approved proceeding with grant of unpaid leave of absence for K. Vanaman (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:56 p.m.

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss several resolutions, including the creation of a full-time Adult Transitional Case Manager position and a contract with the Yates County Sheriff’s Office for opioid settlement services. Members will also review reports from the Public Defender, Public Health, and Veterans services.

• Resolution to create and fill a full-time Adult Transitional Case Manager (SPOA) position
• Contract with Yates County Sheriff’s Office for Opioid Settlement-Prevention, Treatment, Recovery, and Harm Reduction
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes for Sexually Exploited Youth Programming
• Resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
• Amendment to Resolution #443-25 regarding Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital

The committee approved the March 2 meeting minutes as submitted. After discussion, it approved the Social Services resolutions to authorize a contract with an agency and to reappoint a member to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board. The committee also approved five Community Services resolutions, including recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month and authorizing a contract with the Sheriff’s Office for opioid‑settlement work. No objections were recorded for any of these items.

• Approved March 2 minutes as submitted
• Approved Social Services resolution to authorize contract with agency
• Approved Social Services resolution to reappoint to Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Approved Community Services resolution recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month
• Approved Community Services resolution to create full‑time Adult Transitional Case Manager position
• Approved Community Services resolution authorizing Legislature Chair to sign opioid‑settlement contract with Sheriff’s Office
• Approved Community Services resolution to appoint member to Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
• Approved amendment to Resolutions #443-25 (Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider a series of GML 239 referrals. Items include the Village of Rushville’s request to repeal its existing zoning law and adopt a new zoning map. The Town of Benton seeks a moratorium on commercial solar collection systems and two special‑use permits for demolition and signage. Additional proposals are short‑term‑rental regulations for the Town of Italy, site‑plan changes in the Towns of Middlesex, and a small retail boat‑repair business in the Town of Jerusalem.

• Village of Rushville – repeal existing law and adopt new zoning law and map
• Town of Benton – local law establishing a moratorium on commercial solar collection systems
• Town of Italy – local law regulating short‑term rental facilities
• Town of Benton – special‑use permit to demolish two greenhouses and build a 48 × 72 ft shop
• Town of Middlesex – site plan to demolish an existing home and construct a new two‑story home at 660 Fisher Road

The Yates County Planning Board approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting. It adopted GML‑239 determinations for nine referrals, finding each application had either no significant or a positive countywide impact, and approved them accordingly. Motions included approvals for a village zoning map change, a solar‑collection moratorium, short‑term‑rental regulations, several special‑use permits, and a new home site plan. The board adjourned at 8:02 p.m.

• Approved February 26 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Village of Rushville zoning map amendment (no significant impact) – all in favor
• Approved Town of Benton solar‑collection moratorium (positive impact) – all in favor
• Approved Town of Italy short‑term‑rental regulation (no significant impact) – 8 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved Town of Benton special‑use permit for shop construction (no significant impact) – 8 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved Town of Benton 32 sq ft sign permit (no significant impact) – 8 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved Town of Middlesex new home site plan (no significant impact) – all in favor
• Approved Town of Jerusalem boat‑repair retail permit (no significant impact) – all in favor

Airport Council

The Airport Council approved the meeting minutes and the financial report. The council discussed the 2023 NYSDOT 8‑bay hangar grant, noting an $87,858.78 cost overrun and NYSDOT's denial of additional funds. It reviewed ongoing grant closeouts for Taxiway B extension and pavement maintenance, and updates on runway rehabilitation, snow‑removal equipment, and fence improvements.

• 2023 NYSDOT 8‑bay hangar grant overrun of $87,858.78; NYSDOT denied extra funding
• Taxiway B extension grant closeout is ongoing
• Airport pavement maintenance system grant closeout is ongoing
• Snow removal equipment purchase – vehicle being assembled, no ETA provided
• Runway 10‑28 rehabilitation survey and geotechnical work scheduled for completion in April

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed Local Law No. 1-2026. This law proposes to override the real property tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law Section 3-c for the 2027 fiscal year budget.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 1-2026 to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2027

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold public hearings on a proposed law to override the tax levy limit and the Local Solid Waste Management Plan. The body is also deciding on various county contracts, budget transfers, and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing and vote on Local Law 1-26 to override the tax levy limit
• Public hearing on the Yates County Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Subscription agreement with Catalis for software maintenance at $13,514.18
• Awarding of bids for asphalt pavement cold milling, surface treatment, and bituminous material
• Aviation Capital Project Funding Agreement for Penn Yan-Yates County Airport

The Legislature held a public hearing on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan and then approved the February 9 minutes and the audit payment, both unanimously. Marks Hobbs was appointed as the at‑large public representative on the Airport Council and five members were reappointed to that council. Several resolutions were adopted, including the $13,514.18 Catalis software renewal, an MOU for a deputy sheriff transfer, a proclamation of April as Donate Life Month, and authorization for the County Administrator to sign a CSEA Employee Benefit Fund agreement.

• Approved minutes from the February 9 Legislative Meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved/pay the audit (Unanimous)
• Appointed Marks Hobbs as at‑large public representative on the Airport Council (Unanimous)
• Reappointed five members to the Airport Council for term 1/1/26‑12/31/27 (Unanimous)
• Approved continuation of Catalis software subscription for Probation Department ($13,514.18) (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Sheriff to sign MOU for Deputy Sheriff Z. Presher transfer (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed April 2026 as Donate Life Month in Yates County (Unanimous)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign renewal agreement with CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Yates County Finance Committee will meet to approve budget transfers, appropriate fund balances, and authorize the purchase of nine optical splitters for the ReConnect broadband project. The committee will also consider resolutions to appoint members to the Planning Board and adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit.

• Authorize procurement of 9 Corning optical splitters for ReConnect Project (up to $5,800)
• 2026 Budget Transfers
• Appropriate Assigned Fund Balance
• Adopt Local Law No. 1-2026 to override tax levy limit
• Authorize Treasurer to process RPTL tax refunds and corrections

Public Safety Committee

The committee is reviewing several administrative authorizations, including a software subscription for probation services and a consulting agreement. The body is also discussing the lateral transfer of a deputy from Seneca County and receiving departmental statistics.

• Subscription renewal with Catalis for software maintenance and hosting services at a cost of $13,514.18
• Memorandum of Understanding for the lateral transfer of Z. Presher from Seneca County at Step 5 pay
• Renewal of an agreement with Ronald G. Spike for administration related consulting services
• RFP issued for a training building
• Review of January 2026 general agency statistics for the Sheriff's office

Public Works Committee

The committee is deciding on several contract extensions for landfill maintenance and cooling tower services. Members will also consider bid awards for road materials and aviation capital project funding for the Penn Yan-Yates County Airport.

• Contract extension with Metro Group for PSB cooling tower testing at $2,500 per year
• Contract extension with Barton & Loguidice for Torrey Landfill post-closure operations
• Bid awards for warm mix asphalt, ready mix concrete, liquid bituminous material, and cold milling
• Aviation Capital Project Funding Agreement for Penn Yan-Yates County Airport (NYSDOT Project Nos. 6906.44, 6906.45, 6906.46, & 6906.47)
• Temporary easement agreement for obstruction removal at 2499 Route 14A, Penn Yan

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the January 5 and February 2 meetings and signed off on the audit for the month. It approved a recommendation that county highway staff mow all county roadways and approved an alternate delivery vendor for Petroleum Traders Corporation. Several contract authorizations were cleared to move to the Legislative Meeting, while the parking‑lot use request for the Penn Yan Farmers Market was sent to the County Attorney for review and two bid awards were held for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from Jan 5 and Feb 2 meetings (as submitted)
• Approved audit signing by Chair Purdy and member Jayne for the month
• Approved recommendation for county highway staff to mow all county roadways
• Approved alternate delivery vendor for Petroleum Traders Corporation
• Held award bids for Warm Mix Asphalt Concrete and Ready Mix Concrete for further discussion
• Sent parking‑lot use request for Penn Yan Farmers Market to County Attorney for review (no decision made)
• Authorized Chair of the Legislature to sign contract amendment/extension with Metro Group (to proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized Chair of the Legislature to sign Aviation Capital Project Funding Agreement for Penn Yan‑Yates County Airport (to proceed to Legislative Meeting)

Government Operations

The committee will discuss the creation of a part-time Public Information Officer and Program Coordinator position and a renewal agreement with the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund. Other agenda items include reports on upcoming elections and a grant application for municipal snowplow blades.

• Resolution to authorize the creation and filling of a part-time Public Information Officer and Program Coordinator position
• Resolution to sign a renewal agreement with the CSEA Employee Benefit Fund (EBF)
• Resolution to amend the 2026 Non-Union Non-Exempt Employee Wage Schedule
• Proposed grant application for React Plow Blades from Northern Blades for county and town fleets
• Resolution proclaiming April as Donate Life Month

The committee approved the minutes from the January 5 and February 2 meetings and accepted several reports as information. It agreed to forward multiple resolutions—including the Donate Life Month proclamation and employee‑benefit agreements—to the Legislative Meeting. The body also voted unanimously to enter an executive session.

• Approved minutes of Jan 5 and Feb 2 meetings (as submitted)
• Accepted election, soil & water, CCE, IT, and County Clerk reports as information
• Resolution to proclaim April as Donate Life Month forwarded to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolution to authorize County Administrator to sign CSEA Employee Benefit Fund renewal forwarded (no objections)
• Resolution to create part‑time Public Information Officer/Program Coordinator position forwarded (no objections)
• Resolution to amend Resolution 46‑26 adopting 2026 non‑union non‑exempt wage schedule forwarded (no objections)
• Resolution to file County Officers Annual Report with Clerk of Legislature forwarded (no objections)
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (motion by Bronson, seconded by Purdy)

Human Services Committee

The Yates County Human Services Committee will approve minutes, hear public comment, and consider several resolutions. It will authorize the Chair of the Legislature to sign a contract with an investigator funded by existing grants for the Public Defender’s Office, and a contract with Child and Family Resources funded by the Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction Competitive Grant (C4THFD57) for the Public Defender and Assigned Counsel program. Additional resolutions include contracts with Safe Harbors for non‑residential domestic‑violence services, a contract with Christopher Clinton, and the appointment of Kathy Dilmore to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board.

• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Investigator funded by existing grants for Public Defender services
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Child and Family Resources funded by Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement and Caseload Reduction Competitive Grant (C4THFD57)
• Authorize contract with Safe Harbors for non‑residential domestic‑violence services
• Authorize contract with Christopher Clinton
• Appointment of Kathy Dilmore to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the January 5 and February 2 meetings. After discussion, the committee approved multiple resolutions to be forwarded to the Legislative Meeting, including contract authorizations for the Public Defender’s Office, Safe Harbors, and other services. The committee also approved appointments and a proclamation for Vietnam Veterans Day. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from Jan 5 and Feb 2 meetings
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Investigator funded by existing grants for Public Defender’s Office
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Child and Family Resources funded by C4THFD57 grant
• Authorized contract with Safe Harbors for non‑residential domestic violence services
• Authorized contract with Christopher Clinton
• Approved appointment of Kathy Dilmore to Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Approved appointment of Alyssa Broome‑Quissimisse as Early Intervention Official and Public Health Week resolution
• Approved proclamation of March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider seven GML 239 referrals. Items include a town-wide Solar Energy Local Law for Starkey, a Comprehensive Plan adoption for Potter, a short‑term rental permit in Penn Yan, a grocery store expansion with a commercial kitchen in Penn Yan, the deletion of a flag‑lot definition in Barrington, a new single‑family residence in Middlesex, and a Solar Energy amendment to Middlesex’s Zoning Law. No other business is scheduled.

• Town of Starkey – proposal for a town‑wide Solar Energy Local Law
• Town of Potter – adoption of a Comprehensive Plan developed with the Town Planning Board/Zoning Board of Appeals
• Village of Penn Yan – special use permit for a short‑term rental at 100 Main Street
• Village of Penn Yan – site plan to expand a grocery store at 368 Clinton Street to add a commercial kitchen with indoor and outdoor seating
• Town of Middlesex – Local Law amendment to the Zoning Law adding regulations for Solar Energy Systems

The board approved the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting. It then found that eight applications under GML 239 had no significant countywide impact and approved each motion. Votes ranged from unanimous to 13‑in‑favor with abstentions. One Middlesex zoning amendment referral was withdrawn for later consideration.

• Approved Jan 22, 2026 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Town of Starkey solar energy local law referral (all in favor)
• Approved Town of Potter comprehensive plan referral (13 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Village of Penn Yan short‑term rental permit (11 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Village of Penn Yan grocery store expansion site plan (11 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Town of Barrington flag‑lot definition deletion (all in favor)
• Approved Town of Middlesex single‑family residence permit (12 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Town of Jerusalem automotive repair shop special use permit (all in favor)

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed project updates for runway rehabilitation and snow removal equipment. Members discussed a potential FAA violation regarding unequal parking costs and the transition to Vector Planepass.

• Bid opening for 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar Grant scheduled for 2/27/26
• Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation and design proposed to start after July 4, 2028
• FAA correspondence regarding parking costs that may violate FAA requirements
• Appointment of Mark Hobbs as the new at Large Representative
• T-Hangar occupancy reported at 100%

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature will adopt an amendment to the 2026 non‑union, non‑exempt employee wage schedule, raising the seasonal highway laborer rate from $16.97 to $21.94. It will also authorize the Sheriff to fill a full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position at a cost not to exceed $154,728 and approve appointments to the County Fire Advisory Board. Additional actions include permitting procurement exceptions for a list of contract vehicles and allowing the District Attorney to add a seized 2014 Chevrolet Impala to the county fleet.

• Amend 2026 wage schedule: seasonal highway laborer rate increased to $21.94
• Authorize Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position, cost up to $154,728
• Appoint members to the Yates County Fire Advisory Board
• Authorize exceptions to procurement policy for listed contract vehicles
• Authorize District Attorney to add a 2014 Chevrolet Impala to the county fleet

The Legislature unanimously adopted a resolution allowing all county departments to purchase from a list of state and regional contract vehicles, including GSA, NIPA, Sourcewell, and OMNIA Partners, effective Jan. 1‑Dec. 31, 2026. Additional unanimous actions included appointing members to the Fire Advisory Board, authorizing the District Attorney to add a seized 2014 Chevy Impala to the county fleet, and approving a service agreement with Ashley Lewis, LCSW for probation services. The board also amended the non‑union wage schedule, raising the seasonal highway laborer rate to $21.94, and authorized the Sheriff to fill vacant deputy lieutenant and sergeant positions.

• Authorized procurement exceptions for multiple contract vehicles (unanimous)
• Appointed 12 members to the Yates County Fire Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Authorized District Attorney to add 2014 Chevy Impala to county fleet (unanimous)
• Authorized Probation Director to sign service agreement with Ashley Lewis, LCSW (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign agreement with Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office (unanimous)
• Amended non‑union seasonal highway laborer wage to $21.94 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Sergeant position (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign an agreement with the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office for autopsy services. The committee will also vote on filling two full‑time deputy sheriff positions (Lieutenant and Sergeant) and on a service agreement for the Probation Department with Ashley Lewis, LCSW. Additional agenda items include statistical updates, public comment, and a restitution collection report for 2025.

• Authorize Sheriff and Chairperson to sign agreement with Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office (OCMEO) for autopsy services
• Authorize Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position (vacancy review attached)
• Authorize Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Sergeant position (vacancy review attached)
• Authorize Probation Director and Legislature Chair to sign service agreement with Ashley Lewis, LCSW (clinical services funded by Raise the Age reimbursement)
• Restitution collection report: $41,784.25 collected in 2025, a $6,131.70 increase over 2024

The committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including authorizing the District Attorney to add a 2024 Chevy Impala to the county fleet, permitting the Probation Director to sign a service agreement with Ashley Lewis, LCSW, and appointing members to the Fire Advisory Board. It also approved the sheriff’s agreement with the Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office and authorized the filling of full‑time Deputy Lieutenant and Deputy Sheriff Sergeant positions. Members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employment‑history matters.

• Authorized District Attorney to add a 2024 Chevy Impala to County fleet (no objections)
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair of Legislature to sign service agreement with Ashley Lewis, LCSW (no objections)
• Appointed members to the Yates County Fire Advisory Board (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign agreement with Onondaga County Medical Examiner’s Office (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Lieutenant position (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Sergeant position (no objections)
• Entered executive session on employment‑history matter (unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss 2025 and 2026 budget transfers, various aid appropriations, and the 2027 budget impact of the NYS Executive Budget. The body is also deciding on a public hearing date for a local law to override the tax levy limit and a contract renewal for grant writing services.

• Proposed Local Law No. 1-2026 to override the tax levy limit
• Contract renewal with MRB Group for grant writing services
• Resolution to hold a public hearing on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Appropriation of Cannabis Tax Revenue for Finance
• Reappointments and appointment to the Flint Creek Administrative Board

The committee approved forwarding several resolutions to the Legislative Meeting, including a public‑hearing date for the Override Tax Cap local law, renewal of the MRB Group grant‑writing contract, and support for the Solid Waste Management Plan, Wildlands Network, and Natural & Recreational Resource Protection Grant awardees. It also noted that Chair Holgate and member Banach will sign the audit this month, recorded a cannabis tax payment of $13,029.54, and confirmed payment of $39,000 in 2025 pole rental fees.

• Resolution to set date for public hearing on Override Tax Cap local law forwarded to Legislative Meeting
• Resolution to renew contract with MRB Group for grant‑writing services forwarded to Legislative Meeting
• Resolution to hold public hearing on Yates County Local Solid Waste Management Plan forwarded to Legislative Meeting
• Resolution to support Wildlands Network for Nature Conservancy 2026 Climate Resilience Grant forwarded to Legislative Meeting
• Resolution selecting awardees and funding amounts for 2026 Natural and Recreational Resource Protection Grant forwarded to Legislative Meeting
• Committee approved forwarding 2025 Budget Transfers and multiple Appropriate Aid items to Legislative Meeting
• Chair Holgate and member Banach will sign the annual audit this month
• Recorded cannabis tax payment of $13,029.54 (Milo $4,886.08, Pen Yan $4,886.08, County $3,257.39) and $39,000 pole‑rental fee payment

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the December 1 minutes, receive grant and program reports, and discuss the recent freeze of federal funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant and related programs. The committee will consider a temporary restraining order effective until February 6, 2026 that limits the freeze. Several resolutions will be voted on, including authorizing the Chair to sign an agreement with speech therapist Alexandra Turner, a letter to Congress on SNAP rule changes, and a contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant S. Pollack.

• Approve minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting
• Authorize Chair to sign agreement with speech therapist Alexandra Turner
• Authorize Chair to sign letter requesting congressional action on SNAP rule changes
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant S. Pollack
• Discuss federal funding freeze affecting the Child Care Development Block Grant and related programs; TRO in effect until 2/6/26

The committee approved the December 1st meeting minutes. It authorized the chair to sign an agreement with speech therapist Alexandra Turner. It appointed Cierra Wagner to the Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee and Danielle Narrows to the Community Services Board and the Behavioral Health Subcommittee. It also authorized the chair to sign a letter requesting congressional action on SNAP rule changes and to sign a contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant S. Pollack.

• Approved December 1st meeting minutes
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with speech therapist Alexandra Turner
• Appointed Cierra Wagner to Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee
• Appointed Danielle Narrows to Community Services Board
• Appointed Danielle Narrows to Behavioral Health Subcommittee
• Authorized Chair to sign letter requesting congressional action on SNAP rule changes
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Assigned Counsel Data Administrative Assistant S. Pollack

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the December 1 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider two resolutions: one authorizing exceptions to the county procurement policy and another amending Resolution 46‑26 to adopt the 2026 non‑union non‑exempt employee wage schedule. Additional items include a request to fund a county‑issued cell phone for the County Administrator and Human Resources Director, and updates on elections, soil‑and‑water grants, and IT help‑desk activity.

• Approve minutes of the December 1 meeting
• Resolution: Authorized exceptions to the Procurement Policy
• Resolution: Amend Resolution 46‑26 to adopt 2026 Non‑Union Non‑Exempt Employee Wage Schedule
• Request approval for a county‑issued cell phone for the County Administrator and HR Director
• Sugar Creek Planning Grant stakeholder meeting discussed repairs at four streambank locations

The committee approved the December 1 minutes as submitted and assigned Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar to conduct the audit this month. It authorized exceptions to the procurement policy and approved an amendment to Resolution 46‑26 on the non‑union wage schedule. The request for county‑issued cell phones for the County Administrator and HR Director was approved. The committee entered an executive session unanimously to discuss employment‑history matters.

• Approved December 1 minutes as submitted
• Assigned Pat Killen and Leigh MacKerchar to conduct audit this month
• Authorized exceptions to the Procurement Policy (no objections)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 46‑26 wage schedule (no objections)
• Approved request for county‑issued cell phones for Administrator and HR Director
• Entered executive session on employment‑history matters (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss highway maintenance, airport capital projects, and public safety facility reports. Members will consider several bid awards for road materials and an intermunicipal agreement for a tri-county paint truck.

• Bid awards for abrasive sand, cold patch mix, gravel, and crushed stone
• Intermunicipal Agreement with Steuben and Schuyler Counties for a Tri-County Paint Truck
• Implementation and funding of a State “Marchiselli” Program-Aid transportation project
• Appointment of a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Liaison Officer for the airport
• Adoption of a policy for property damage insurance claim processes and guidelines

The committee approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025 meeting as submitted. Committee members agreed to forward a series of resolutions—including an amendment to Resolution 407‑25, transportation funding, inter‑municipal agreements, award bids, policy adoption, and bridge projects—to the Legislative Meeting with no objections. Chair Purdy and member Button will sign the audit this month.

• Approved December 1, 2025 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Agreed to forward multiple resolutions (e.g., amendment to Resolution 407‑25, transportation funding, inter‑municipal agreement, award bids, policy adoption, bridge projects) to the Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Chair Purdy and member Button will sign the audit this month

Airport Council

The Airport Council discussed ongoing infrastructure projects, including a new hangar grant and runway design. The body also addressed a resolution to use airport revenues to cover expenses.

• Resolution to use $26,718.20 of airport revenues to cover expenses
• 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar grant currently being advertised with bid opening on 2/27/26
• Runway 10-28 rehabilitation design focusing on grooved pavement and runoff properties
• Taxiway B Extension project nearing closure of FAA grant
• Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) vehicle currently being assembled

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will vote on the time and location of future meetings and elect a Chair and Vice‑Chair. It will approve the minutes from the December 18 meeting. The board will consider three GML 239 referrals: a 66,000 sq ft expansion at 130 Horizon Park Drive in Penn Yan, a zoning amendment from the Town of Milo, and a renovation project at 670 Fisher Road in Middlesex. Communications include updates on SEQRA lead‑agency assignments and a draft referral reference map for municipalities.

• Vote on time and location of future Planning Board meetings
• Elections for Chair and Vice‑Chair of the Planning Board
• Review of 66,000 sq ft expansion proposal at 130 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan
• Review of zoning amendment proposal from the Town of Milo
• Review of renovation and demolition proposal at 670 Fisher Road, Middlesex

The board kept its regular meeting schedule (fourth Thursday each month) and elected Sarah Purdy as chair and Steven Fulkerson as vice‑chair. It approved three GML 239 referrals: a positive countywide impact for the Penn Yan bus‑factory expansion, and no significant impact for the Town of Milo zoning amendment and the Middlesex lake‑front renovation (with required deck setback). The December 18, 2025 minutes were also approved.

• Approved unchanged meeting schedule (fourth Thursday, 7 p.m.) – all in favor
• Elected Sarah Purdy Chair and Steven Fulkerson Vice‑Chair – all in favor
• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes – all in favor
• Approved Penn Yan 66,000 sq ft expansion as positive countywide impact (11 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved Town of Milo zoning amendment referral as no significant countywide impact – all in favor
• Approved Middlesex lake‑front renovation referral as no significant impact with deck setback modification – all in favor

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will adopt the 2026 Rules of Procedure to govern its meetings and operations. It will also appoint members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board and authorize a memorandum of understanding for ambulance housing in Dundee. Additional actions include approving the audit and authorizing several contracts, such as a website renewal with CivicPlus and a fuel supply agreement with Petroleum Traders Corporation.

• Adopt Rules of Procedure of the Yates County Legislature (Resolution 12-26)
• Appoint members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board (Resolution 10-26)
• Authorize Chair to sign Memorandum of Understanding for ambulance housing in Dundee (Resolution 11-26)
• Authorize Chair to sign website renewal contract with CivicPlus (Manhattan, KS)
• Authorize Chair to sign contract with Petroleum Traders Corporation for gasoline and diesel supply

The Legislature approved its 2026 Rules of Procedure by unanimous vote. It also appointed members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board, again unanimously. The Chair was authorized to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for ambulance housing in Dundee with unanimous approval. Additional actions included moving legislators between committees and approving an audit, both by unanimous vote.

• Adopted 2026 Rules of Procedure (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Yates County EMS Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU for ambulance housing in Dundee (unanimous)
• Approved/pay audit for January 2026 (unanimous)
• Moved Sarah Purdy from Public Safety to Government Operations (motion adopted)
• Moved Bill Holgate from Government Operations to Public Safety (motion adopted)

Finance Committee

The Yates County Finance Committee will approve minutes from the Dec. 2 meeting, review audit work, and discuss real‑property tax bills and assessment review appointments. It will consider a resolution to hold a public hearing on the County Local Solid Waste Management Plan and related public‑notice requirements. Additional items include a $1 million transfer to the building reserve, budget transfer resolutions, and updates on the ReConnect broadband project.

• Resolution to hold a public hearing on the Yates County Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• $1 M transfer to the building reserve (budgeted in 2025)
• 2025 Budget Transfers resolution
• Renewal of Eagleview/Pictometry contract for fly‑over photography (expires 2025)
• ReConnect Phase 3 budget estimate of $3.7‑$4.1 M, with a projected $625 K overrun

The committee approved the chair to sign a VHB tech‑support contract and two Yates Engineering Services contracts related to the ReConnect broadband project. It also approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan and authorized 2025 budget transfers, records‑management aid, and an assigned fund balance. Holgate and Flynn will sign the county audit this month.

• Authorized Chair to sign VHB tech‑support contract
• Authorized Chair to sign contract modification for YES design on ReConnect broadband
• Authorized Chair to sign contract for YES design assistance on broadband grants
• Approved resolution to hold a public hearing on the Local Solid Waste Management Plan
• Approved 2025 budget transfers
• Approved appropriate aid for records management
• Approved appropriate assigned fund balance
• Holgate & Flynn will sign the audit this month

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting and hear statistics from the district attorney, probation, EMS, and sheriff. It will consider two resolutions: appointing members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board for the 2026 term and authorizing the chair to sign a memorandum of understanding for ambulance housing. Public comment will also be taken.

• Approve minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting
• Appoint members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board (term 01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026)
• Authorize the chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding for ambulance housing
• Review EMS statistics and November transport data
• Verbal update on the public safety facility project (Doug Paddock)

The committee approved moving two EMS resolutions—appointing members to the Yates County EMS Advisory Board and authorizing the chair to sign a memorandum of understanding for ambulance housing—to the Legislative Meeting after discussion with no objections. The members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employment histories and negotiation updates. Chair Willson and Member Killen agreed to sign the audit this month.

• Approved EMS Advisory Board appointments to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign MOU for ambulance housing (no objections)
• Voted unanimous to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Willson and Killen will sign the audit this month

Government Operations

The Yates County Government Operations Committee will meet to discuss resolutions regarding artificial intelligence usage, a website contract renewal, and the appointment of Soil and Water Conservation District board members. The committee will also review reports on elections, soil and water conservation, and county administration goals.

• Adoption of Yates County Artificial Intelligence Use Policy
• Authorize Chair to Sign Website Renewal Contract (CivicPlus – Manhattan, KS)
• Appoint Members to the Yates County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Directors
• Authorize Chair to Sign Contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group for CSEA and Non-Union EAP Services
• Blood Drive – January 7 - 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Government Operations Committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including the Yates County Artificial Intelligence Use Policy and authorizing the Chair to sign a website renewal contract. It also approved appointments to the Soil and Water Conservation District Board and authorizing a contract with the ESI Employee Assistance Group. Additional approvals covered newspaper designations, changing the October legislative meeting date, and adopting Rules of Procedure. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved adoption of Yates County Artificial Intelligence Use Policy (forwarded to Legislative Meeting)
• Approved authorizing Chair to sign website renewal contract with CivicPlus (forwarded)
• Approved appointment of members and legislative representatives to the Soil and Water Conservation District Board (forwarded)
• Approved authorizing Chair to sign contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group for CSEA and Non-Union EAP Services (forwarded)
• Approved designation of newspapers for 2026 (forwarded)
• Approved change of date for the 2026 October Legislative Meeting (forwarded)
• Approved adoption of Rules of Procedure (forwarded)
• Vote to enter executive session: unanimous

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from the December 1 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider several resolutions authorizing contracts with Child and Family Resources, Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency, Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston, and the Yates County Public Health Department. The committee will also receive status reports on a range of grants and program updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services.

• Approve minutes from the December 1 meeting
• Authorize contract with Child and Family Resources
• Authorize contracts with Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency for drop‑in, opioid settlement housing, and harm‑reduction services
• Authorize contract with Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston for mentoring
• Receive grant status reports and program updates from multiple agencies

The Human Services Committee voted to move several resolutions forward to the Legislative Meeting, including a contract with Child and Family Resources and appointments to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board. It also approved a series of contracts with addiction‑counseling agencies and other service providers. The committee unanimously entered executive session and the chair and a member will sign the audit this month.

• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for contract with Child and Family Resources (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for appointments to Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board (Young, Turner, Meade, Humbert & Sykes) (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting to amend Resolution No. 443-25 (Mark Reynolds, PhD) (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for contract with Finger Lakes Addictions Counseling and Referral Agency (Drop‑In) (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for contract with Finger Lakes Addiction Counseling and Referral Agency (Opioid Settlement‑Housing Services) (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for contract with Our Town Rocks (Opioid Settlement‑Harm Reduction) (no objections)
• Approved proceeding to Legislative Meeting for contract with Yates County Public Health Department (Opioid Settlement‑Credible Mind Website) (no objections)
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on public safety matter

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet for a special organizational session. The provided notice is procedural and does not list specific legislative items.

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold its organizational meeting to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair and reappoint several county officers, including the County Attorney, Administrator, and Public Defender. The body will also appoint members to economic development boards.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Reappointment of County Attorney Scott P. Falvey
• Reappointment of County Administrator Jessica L. Mullins
• Reappointment of Public Defender Matthew Tantillo
• Appointments to Finger Lakes Economic Development Center Board

The legislature held a special session on Jan 5, 2026 and unanimously appointed Leslie Church as Chair for the 2026‑2027 term. Edward Bronson was unanimously appointed Vice‑Chair for the same term. The body also unanimously reappointed Emilee D. Miller as Clerk, Scott P. Falvey as County Attorney, Jessica L. Mullins as County Administrator and Budget Officer, Leigh Battin as Director of Finance, and Matthew Tantillo as Public Defender. Additionally, Ryan Hallings, Janice Gaub, and Jesse Jayne were appointed to the Finger Lakes Economic Development Center, Yates Capital Resource Corp., and Finger Lakes Horizon Economic Development Corp. boards (unanimous vote with Mr. Jayne abstaining).

• Appointed Leslie Church as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Edward Bronson as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Emilee D. Miller as Clerk (unanimous)
• Reappointed Scott P. Falvey as County Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Jessica L. Mullins as County Administrator (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jessica L. Mullins as Budget Officer (unanimous)
• Appointed Leigh Battin as Director of Finance (unanimous)
• Appointed Ryan Hallings, Janice Gaub, and Jesse Jayne to Finger Lakes Economic Development Center and related boards (unanimous, Jayne abstained)

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider a resolution to declare three highway trucks surplus and authorize their sale. It will also review the airport consultant agreement for the Runway 1‑19 REIL replacement project and receive reports on weights‑and‑measures, building inspections, and public‑safety facility planning. Minutes from the December 1 meeting will be approved and public comment will be taken.

• Resolution to sell surplus equipment: 1998 Ford truck #61, 2002 Sterling truck #66, and 2006 Sterling truck #68
• Authorization for the Chair to sign acceptance of the Penn Yan‑Yates County Airport Consultant Agreement for Runway 1‑19 REIL Replacement (FAA Grant PEO‑EAG‑3‑36‑0094‑TBD‑2026)
• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2025 Public Works Committee meeting
• Weights & Measures department report showing 100 % completion of device inspections for December 2025
• Ad Hoc Public Safety Facility Committee report on renovation and upgrade planning

The Public Works Committee approved three resolutions—declaring surplus equipment, authorizing a contract amendment with Petroleum Traders Corporation, and authorizing acceptance of the airport consultant agreement—for referral to the Legislative Meeting. No objections were recorded. Committee Chair Purdy and member Banach will sign the audit this month. All other reports were accepted as informational.

• Approved resolution to declare surplus equipment and forward to Legislative Meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolution to authorize Chair to sign contract amendment/extension with Petroleum Traders Corporation and forward to Legislative Meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved resolution to authorize Chair to sign acceptance of Penn Yan‑Yates County Airport consultant agreement for runway REIL replacement and forward to Legislative Meeting (no vote tally recorded)
• Purdy and Banach will sign the audit this month