Yates County public meetings in 2022
20 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Yates County Legislature
The Legislature approved a domestic terrorism prevention plan and several county contracts. They also authorized the purchase of a Jet A fuel truck for the airport and added 368.05 acres of agricultural land to District #1.
- Adopted Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan (10-3)
- Approved $261,535 bid for emergency communications power plants (Unanimous)
- Approved $271,350 bid for airport Jet A fuel truck (Unanimous)
- Added 14 parcels (368.05 acres) to Agricultural District #1 (Unanimous)
- Awarded office supply contract to Longs’ Cards and Books, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved $35,000 contract with SJB Services for fuel facility inspections (11-1)
- Authorized multiple Social Services contracts for counseling and visitation (Unanimous)
- Approved various 2022 budget transfers and additional aid appropriations (Unanimous)
Public Safety Committee
The committee approved a Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan and the recognition of Yates County Jail Accreditation. Additionally, a bid for the Public Safety Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project 48 VDC Power Plants was accepted.
- Approved Adopt Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plan
- Approved Recognition of Yates County Jail Accreditation
- Approved bid for Public Safety Emergency Communications System Upgrade Project 48 VDC Power Plants
Yates County Legislature
The Legislature approved the 2023 Town and County tax rates and awarded a $1,611,023 contract to LaValley Brothers Construction Inc. for a new fuel facility. Several emergency services contracts and personnel positions were authorized, including a new EMS Operations Manager. A motion to provide additional funding to the Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance from reserves was defeated.
- Awarded $1,611,023 bid for new Highway Department fuel facility to LaValley Brothers Construction Inc. (11-3)
- Adopted 2023 Town and County tax rates (Unanimous)
- Approved $103,113 contract with Trane for courthouse chiller mechanical updates (Unanimous)
- Authorized $628,000 for 3 ambulances and related equipment for Emergency Services (Unanimous)
- Created full-time Director of Veterans’ Services and EMS Operations Manager positions (Unanimous)
- Approved $496,000 in tourism funding based on Tourism Advisory Committee recommendations (Unanimous)
- Denied motion to fund $19,612 from reserves to Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance (5-9)
- Authorized $13,200 engineering agreement with Barton and Loguidice, D.P.C. for culvert replacement (Unanimous)
Public Safety Committee
The Committee approved resolutions to allow Emergency Services to order large items with long lead times and to create an EMS Operations Manager position. They also approved a CSEA MOU and a lease license agreement with American Tower.
- Approved authorization for Emergency Services to order large items with extended lead times
- Approved authorization for Chairwoman to sign CSEA MOU
- Approved creation and filling of Emergency Medical Services Operations Manager position
- Approved authorization for Chairperson and Sheriff to execute Second Amendment Lease License Agreement with American Tower
Finance Committee
The Committee approved several financial resolutions, including 2022 budget transfers and additional aid for the Sheriff and Highway departments. It also authorized a five-year environmental engineering contract for the former Penn Yan Marine site and a non-disclosure agreement for broadband mapping data.
- Approved 2022 Budget Transfers
- Approved additional aid for Finance, Sheriff, and Highway departments
- Approved 5-year contract with Labella Associates, D.P.C. for Penn Yan Marine site services
- Approved Non-Disclosure Agreement with NYS Department of Public Service for broadband data
- Approved recommendation of the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC)
- Approved authorization to execute consent letter for Empire Access Transaction
- Approved amendment to Resolution No. 464-22 (Mortgage Tax Apportionment)
- Approved amendment to Resolution 50-22 (CCE)
Public Safety Committee
The Committee approved several contracts for EMS training and personnel, as well as jail pharmacy and lab services. Members reached a consensus to hold a special meeting on December 12 to review resolutions for EMS staffing and equipment.
- Approved contract for Joseph Axtell
- Approved contract for Jason Johnson
- Approved contract for David Dowdle
- Approved EMS Training Agreements
- Approved recognition of National Drunk and Drug Impaired Driving Prevention month
- Approved Vertiv Corp. three year Agreement renewal
- Approved Jail Pharmacy Services 2023
- Approved NMS Lab Contract renewal (2023)
Public Works Committee
The Public Works Committee approved a bid for a new fuel facility at the Highway Department and a contract with Trane for courthouse chiller mechanicals. A request to cancel a leachate hauling contract was held pending legal review.
- Approved bid for new fuel facility at Yates County Highway Department
- Approved contract with Trane for courthouse chiller mechanical refurbishment ($103,113.00)
- Held approval of Leachate Hauling & Disposal Contract cancellation pending County Attorney review
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Entered executive session to discuss land purchase (Unanimous)
Government Operations
The committee approved a lease agreement with Keuka Abstract Corporation and several personnel-related contracts, including drug screening and employee assistance services. It also authorized a public hearing for agricultural land additions and a non-union compensation study.
- Approved setting a public hearing date for adding viable agricultural lands to the County Agricultural District
- Approved authorizing the Chairwoman to sign a lease agreement with Keuka Abstract Corporation
- Approved designating a County Official as Appeal Officer under CSEA Disciplinary Grievance Procedure
- Approved authorizing the Chairwoman to sign an agreement with Healthworks for pre-employment drug screening
- Approved authorizing the Chairwoman to sign a maintenance agreement with Catalog and Commerce, LLC D/B/A Discovery eGov
- Approved authorizing the Chairwoman to sign a contract with ESI Employee Assistance Group for EAP services
- Approved authorizing the Chairwoman to sign an agreement for a Non-Union Classification and Compensation Study
- Approved November meeting minutes
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee approved the creation and filling of a full-time Director of Veterans’ Services position. The committee also approved a memorandum of understanding with CSEA for homeless transportation and multiple contracts with the S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA for homeless individual transportation services
- Authorized Chairwoman to sign contract and lease agreement with S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.
- Authorized Chairwoman to sign contract with Finger Lakes Public Health Alliance (S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc.)
- Authorized Chairwoman to sign contract with Veterans one-Stop Center of WNY
- Authorized Chairwoman to sign contract with the Council of Addictions of the Finger Lakes
- Approved contract renewals for various agencies/persons
- Authorized County Administrator to create and fill full-time Director of Veterans’ Services position
- Approved November meeting minutes
Yates County Legislature
The County Legislature determined that the South Hill tower modification will not have a significant adverse environmental impact. Following this determination, the board accepted a bid to extend the tower and perform site modifications.
- Declared County as Lead Agency and determined South Hill tower modification will not have significant adverse environmental impact (Unanimous)
- Accepted $103,970 bid from Patriot Towers for South Hill tower extension and site modifications (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed and approved five General Municipal Law 239 referrals for projects in the Town of Starkey and Village of Penn Yan. These actions include a residential subdivision, a home-based commercial kitchen, and a short-term rental permit.
- Approved subdivision of 14.20 acres into 11 parcels at 4793 Red Cedar Lane (12-1)
- Approved conversion of single-family dwelling to two-unit dwelling at 542 Liberty Street (12-1)
- Approved installation of commercial kitchen for home occupation at 400 North Avenue (All in favor)
- Approved Bed & Breakfast short term rental permit on Lakeview Road (12-1)
- Approved lot line adjustment at Willis Point Road (11-2)
- Approved October 27th meeting minutes (All in favor)
Yates County Legislature
The legislature held a public hearing and unanimously adopted the 2023 County Budget. The budget includes no fee increases and maintains current programs and services without layoffs.
- Adopted 2023 County Budget (Unanimous)
- Denied request for $25,000 in contingency funding for a CCE Specialist pending survey results
Yates County Legislature
The Legislature adopted Local Law 7-2022, which requires Deputy Sheriffs to reside in Yates County or within five miles of the border in specific contiguous towns. The board also authorized the establishment of a county-run ambulance service and approved several public safety and infrastructure contracts.
- Adopted Local Law 7-2022 establishing residency requirements for Deputy Sheriffs (Unanimous)
- Authorized application for Municipal Certificate of Need to establish an ambulance service (Unanimous)
- Approved zoning exemption for modifying a communications tower in the Town of Middlesex (Unanimous)
- Accepted high bids for 12 tax-acquired properties (Unanimous)
- Approved $406,258.60 mortgage tax apportionment to towns and villages (Unanimous)
- Authorized creation of a full-time Caseworker position in Social Services (Unanimous)
- Approved $2,008.80 monthly internet and telephone contract with Empire Access (Unanimous)
- Authorized $20,000 contract with Entre Computer Services for technical support (Unanimous)
Finance Committee
The Committee approved several resolutions regarding budget appropriations, state aid, and professional service contracts. It also accepted bids for tax-acquired properties and approved a commitment to net neutrality for grant applications.
- Approved bids on tax-acquired properties
- Approved 2022 budget transfers and additional funds for Finance, Social Services, and Youth Program
- Approved additional state aid for E911 and Sheriff
- Approved contracts for GST BOCES, VHB, and Actuarial Services
- Approved contract for Cost Allocation Services
- Approved commitment to net neutrality rules for grant applications
- Approved reappointment of Amber Degner to the Planning Board
- Approved selection of Professional Aviation and Engineering Consultants for the airport
Public Safety Committee
The Committee approved a local zoning exemption to increase the height of a public safety communications tower in the Town of Middlesex. It also authorized several Sheriff's Office contracts, agreements, and a local law regarding deputy residency. A request to increase ADA compensation for CAP coverage was deferred pending a cost estimate report.
- Approved local zoning exemption for communications tower modification in Town of Middlesex
- Approved authorization for Emergency Services to apply for Municipal Certificate of Need and establish ambulance service
- Approved 2023 MOU for Beverly Animal Shelter
- Approved 2023-24 Critical Incident Stress Agreement
- Approved 2023 STOP DWI agreement with FLACRA
- Approved 2023 Agreement with PY Vol Ambulance Corps for inmate transportation
- Approved 2023 MOU with Safe Harbors of Finger Lakes
- Approved 2023-24 Renewal of Firearms Range Contract (SLDHC)
Public Works Committee
The Committee reached a consensus to rebid the new fuel facility project. Members also requested additional quotes for the gazebo roof replacement and decided to keep the current sound system.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Consensus to rebid new fuel facility
- Requested more quotes for gazebo roof replacement
- Consensus to continue with current sound system
Government Operations
The Committee approved contracts for Entre Computers and Empire Access, as well as an agreement with Cynthia Rochford for indigent person conflict assignments. Members also reached a consensus to oppose proposed legislation regarding the Conservation District, Environmental Conservation, and County Laws.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Approved contract for Entre Computers
- Approved renewal of Internet & Telephone Services Contract with Empire Access
- Approved written agreement with Cynthia Rochford for Administration of Indigent Person Conflict Assignments
- Consensus to oppose proposed legislation to Conservation District Law, Environmental Conservation Law, and County Law
- Consensus to revise FOIL portion of Records Management Policy
- Consensus to repair one historic marker as a trial
- Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss an individual's employment history (Unanimous)
Human Services Committee
The committee approved an amendment for COVID-19 detection and contracts for mental hygiene and youth programs. Members also received reports on veterans' services, public health trends, and social services caseloads.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Approved Amendment #2 to Agreement with Health Research Inc. (HRI)-ELC COVID-19 Enhanced Detection
- Approved contract with Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
- Approved Volunteer Services Agreements for INSYGHT: Family and Youth Program
- Voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employment history of two individuals
Planning Board
The Planning Board reviewed and approved five GML 239 referrals for projects in the Town of Starkey and Village of Penn Yan. These included a residential subdivision, a home-based commercial kitchen, and a bed and breakfast conversion.
- Approved subdivision of 14.20 acres into 11 parcels at 4793 Red Cedar Lane (12-1)
- Approved conversion of single-family to two-unit dwelling at 542 Liberty Street (12-1)
- Approved installation of commercial kitchen for home occupation at 400 North Avenue (All in favor)
- Approved special use permit for Bed & Breakfast at 4590 Lakeview Road (12-1)
- Approved lot line adjustment at Willis Point Road (11-2)
- Approved minutes from October 27th meeting (All in favor)
Yates County Legislature
The Legislature approved the tentative 2023 budget and scheduled a public hearing for November 17, 2022. Key financial actions included a $2 million allocation from the unassigned fund balance for the Community Center and several smaller revenue and expenditure adjustments.
- Adopted Tentative 2023 Budget (Unanimous)
- Approved $2M from General Unassigned fund for Community Center (Unanimous)
- Approved $64,610 purchase order with FirstLight Fiber, Inc. for 79 handholds (Unanimous)
- Increased Public Safety Communications Project tower contract to $369,009 (Unanimous)
- Set public hearing for Deputy Sheriff residency law for Nov 14, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Approved $22,000 for Village of Penn Yan boat launch dock (9-4)
- Approved $4,000 for Yates County History Center (Unanimous)
- Denied $810,000 request for Village of Penn Yan ladder fire truck (3-10)