Yates County public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Yates County Legislature
The Legislature is reviewing resolutions for several county service contracts and personnel changes. Items include authorizing new management for the jail kitchen and renewing court security services. The body will also address election resource grants and employee wage schedule amendments.
- Contract with Trinity Services Group to manage the Yates County Jail kitchen
- MOU with Dundee School for School Resource Officer services at $63,186
- Court Security Services contract with NYS Unified Court System ($541,498)
- TIER Grant Program appropriation of $21,666.48 for election resources
- Authorization to fill Deputy Sheriff Sergeant and Automotive Mechanic positions
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider resolutions for budget transfers and adjusting the county credit card spending limit. The meeting also includes departmental updates on broadband construction, 2025 budget projections, and new property assessment values.
- Property assessments increased by up to 38.8% in Torrey and 31.36% in Italy.
- Resolution to authorize the County Planner to create and fill a full-time Planner Assistant position.
- County payment of $60,000 to Keuka Outlet Development, LLC for PY Marine Development.
- Bid opening for a 500 Gallon AVGAS Trailer Mounted Refueler on July 23, 2024.
- Resolution to authorize the Director of Finance to adjust the County Credit Card spending limit.
Public Safety Committee
The Public Safety Committee will review resolutions regarding the Sheriff's Office, including staffing and service contracts. Members will also recognize Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. The agenda includes updates on District Attorney staffing and emergency services.
- Resolution to authorize a contract with Trinity Services Group
- MOU for Dundee School 2024-25 SRO services
- Court Security Services Contract with NYS Unified Court System (2024-2029)
- Authorization to fill a Deputy Sheriff Sergeant position
- Recognition of Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
Yates County Legislature
The Yates County Legislature will meet on July 2, 2024, to discuss a resolution regarding the Planning Department. The proposal seeks to authorize the creation and filling of a full-time Planner Assistant position following a resignation effective August 9, 2024.
- Creation of a full-time Planner Assistant position
- Estimated annual cost for the position between $59,152 and $86,281
Government Operations
The Government Operations Committee is reviewing new state grants for election administration, including funds for electronic poll books and mail-in ballots. The meeting also covers soil and water conservation updates, such as the Town of Starkey salt storage project. Additionally, the agenda includes a report on an upcoming Bicentennial historic marker dedication.
- New state grants for electronic poll books ($25,641.40) and mail-in ballots ($17,865.14)
- $355,000 grant for salt storage in the Town of Starkey
- Amendments to 2024 non-union wage and salary schedules
- Authorization of a letter of support for Milly’s Pantry
Human Services Committee
The Human Services Committee will consider contract renewals for domestic violence services and preschool transportation. The meeting also includes updates on homelessness, youth employment programs, and veterans' proclamations.
- Contract with Safe Harbors for Non-Residential Domestic Violence Services ($38,128)
- Agreement with NYSARC Inc. dba Mozaic for preschool transportation
- Contract renewal with Canandaigua Driving School
- Filling a Senior Account Clerk Typist position in Public Health
- Proclamations for National Purple Heart Day and Agent Orange Awareness Day
Public Works Committee
The committee will consider transferring ownership of the county's electric vehicle charging station to the Penn Yan Public Library. Members will also discuss authorizing a new full-time automotive mechanic position for the Highway Department. Updates were provided on bridge projects and the progress of the new highway facility construction.
- Transfer of electric vehicle charging station ownership to Penn Yan Public Library
- Authorization of a full-time Automotive Mechanic position costing up to $88,387
- Progress update on the Annex brick restoration project
- Status updates for several bridge projects including Haley Road and Pre-emption Road
Planning Board
The Yates County Planning Board will consider several GML 239 referrals from local municipalities. These items include zoning amendments in Dundee and various permits for businesses and residential uses in Milo, Torrey, and Penn Yan.
- Text amendment to Village of Dundee commercial district zoning regulations
- Special use permit for a dog breeding kennel at 3450 Chubb Hollow Road
- Area variance and special use permit for accessory living quarters at 419 East Lake Road
- Site plan for a new fitness gym at 220 Lake Street Plaza
- Area variance for an 11.45 sq ft sign at 999 State Route 54