Yates County public meetings in 2025

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special session on December 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers at 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District. Details of the proposal are posted on the county website and can be requested by email.

• Special session for Year-End Legislative Meeting
• Public hearing on addition of viable agricultural lands to the Agricultural District

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will conduct a public hearing on modifying Agricultural District #1 to include eight parcels totaling 493.6 acres. The meeting will also consider several resolutions authorizing contracts and reimbursements, including a $3,657 expense for a nurse practitioner, a $4,735 expense for a jail physician, a $7,000 STOP‑DWI services contract with FLACRA, and adoption of an artificial intelligence use policy. Additional items include inter‑municipal dog‑control agreements and approval of the 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan.

• Public hearing on modification of Agricultural District #1 – 8 parcels, 493.6 acres
• Expense reimbursement agreement with Nurse Practitioner Patsy Ballard, up to $3,657
• Expense reimbursement agreement with Jail Physician Dr. Dewitt, up to $4,735
• 2026 STOP‑DWI services agreement with FLACRA for $7,000
• Adoption of Yates County Artificial Intelligence Use Policy

The Yates County Legislature adopted seven unanimous resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign various 2026 agreements, including an equitable sharing agreement, reimbursements for jail medical staff, a STOP‑DWI services contract, and inter‑municipal dog‑control agreements. It also approved the 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan and recommended adding eight parcels (493.6 acres) to Agricultural District #1. A resolution to adopt an AI use policy was withdrawn and not acted upon. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign 2026 renewal equitable sharing agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign expense reimbursement agreement with Nurse Practitioner up to $3,657 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign expense reimbursement agreement with Jail Physician up to $4,735 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chair to sign 2026 STOP‑DWI services agreement with FLACRA for $7,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign inter‑municipal dog control agreements with nine towns (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Coordinator to sign approved 2026 STOP‑DWI budget and plan ($68,130 budget, $30,000 anticipated revenue) (unanimous)
• Recommended inclusion of 8 parcels totaling 493.6 acres into Agricultural District #1 (unanimous)
• Resolution 566-25 (AI Use Policy) was withdrawn; no action taken

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider four GML 239 referrals, including a pole barn for cold storage, accessory living quarters above a garage, adoption of the Village of Dundee Comprehensive Plan, and a short‑term rental permit. The board also received notices that the Town of Benton plans to act as lead agency for the BN80 Solar project and that the Town of Potter will adopt its Comprehensive Plan under SEQRA. No old business, member reports, or new business are scheduled.

• 2025-55: Kevin Moravec proposes a 60' × 100' pole barn for cold storage at 124 Horizon Park Drive, Penn Yan.
• 2025-56: Mark Murphy seeks a special use permit for accessory living quarters on the second story of an existing garage at 280 Route 54 East Lake Road.
• 2025-57: Village of Dundee proposes adoption of its Comprehensive Plan.
• 2025-58: Nate Salpeter requests a short‑term rental permit for 107 Main Street, Penn Yan.
• Notice: Town of Benton Planning Board to act as lead agency for the BN80 Solar project SEQRA review.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. It then approved four GML 239 referrals— a pole barn in Penn Yan, accessory living quarters in Milo, a Comprehensive Plan for Dundee, and a short‑term rental permit in Penn Yan— each found to have no significant countywide impact. The meeting was adjourned at 7:29 p.m.

• Approved November 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-55 pole barn (8 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-56 accessory living quarters (9 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-57 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-58 short‑term rental permit (8 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider two resolutions that correct errors in the 2026 tax rates for the town of Jerusalem. One resolution amends the County Equalization and Apportionment Table, and the other amends the Town Tax Rates. An executive session may be convened to consult legal counsel.

• Amend Resolution No. 554-25 to adopt the 2026 Yates County Equalization and Apportionment Table with corrected county tax rate for Jerusalem
• Amend Resolution No. 555-25 to adopt the 2026 Town Tax Rates with corrected county tax rate for Jerusalem
• Motion to convene an Executive Session to consult with Legal Counsel

The Legislature amended Resolution 554‑25 to fix the county tax rate for the town of Jerusalem in the 2026 Equalization and Apportionment Table. It also amended Resolution 555‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s rate in the 2026 Town Tax Rates. Members voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss union negotiations and legal counsel. Finally, they authorized the Chair and the Sheriff to sign a separation agreement with Council 82 Deputy Sheriffs Union.

• Amended Resolution 554‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s county tax rate (unanimous)
• Amended Resolution 555‑25 to correct Jerusalem’s town tax rate (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss union negotiations and legal counsel (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair of Legislature and Sheriff to sign Separation Agreement with Council 82 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider and vote on a series of resolutions authorizing multiple memoranda of understanding, contracts, and appropriations. Items include a $15,000 NYSED grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a $30,122.89 one‑year security information and event management contract with Sedara Security, and a $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension. The body will also set a public hearing date for adding viable agricultural lands to the county’s Agricultural District and approve minutes, an audit, and committee reports.

• Approve $15,000 NYSED grant for 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
• Approve $30,122.89 one‑year SIEM contract with Sedara Security (Buffalo, NY)
• Approve $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension (plus $108,458 in‑kind space)
• Authorize monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, and labor $1,081.58 for dog pound services with Humane Society of Yates County
• Set date for public hearing on addition of viable agricultural lands to the Yates County Agricultural District

The Yates County Legislature unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign multiple 2026 agreements, including a $360,500 appropriation for Cornell Cooperative Extension. Other unanimous actions included MOUs for the county dog pound, victim services, a public‑safety employee assistance program, a security monitoring contract, and an intergovernmental cybersecurity agreement. The Legislature also accepted a $15,000 state grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign Dog Pound & Related Services MOU with Humane Society (monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, labor $1,081.58) – Unanimous
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign MOU with Safe Harbors of Finger Lakes for victim services – Unanimous
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign renewed EAP agreement for public safety employees costing $3,855.55 – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension, appropriating $360,500 and $108,458 in‑kind space – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign one‑year SIEM security contract with Sedara Security for up to $30,122.89 – Unanimous
• Authorized Chair to sign intergovernmental cybersecurity information‑sharing agreement with NYS ITS and DHSES at no cost – Unanimous
• Accepted $15,000 NYSED grant for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – Unanimous

Airport Council

The Airport Council unanimously accepted the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial report. The council heard updates on safety, marketing, construction projects, and the Seneca FBO, including the taxiway B extension, a NYSDOT hangar grant, runway design, and snow‑removal equipment delivery. No new motions were recorded beyond thanking a departing member and reviewing the emergency contact list.

• Purchase Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Project – vendor anticipating bucket delivery next week
• Taxiway B Extension – final as‑built drawings needed from contractor before closure
• 2023 NYSDOT 8‑bay hangar grant – plans being finalized, bids to be advertised in January
• Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation Design – runoff to be addressed in design review
• Altaport / Vector transition – electronic rate accepted, billing to be paper

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will approve several resolutions, including appointing Edward Gilman as the Town of Potter representative on the Planning Board. It will also consider a renewal of the Systems East/Tax Collection Solutions contract and budget transfer resolutions that allocate aid to the sheriff and adjust fund balances. Additional items include updates on short‑term rental occupancy tax enforcement and a report of $3.74 cannabis tax revenue for July‑September 2025.

• Resolution appointing Edward Gilman (18 S Main St, Rushville, NY 14544) to the Planning Board for a three‑year term (Dec 2025‑Dec 2028)
• Renewal of the contract with Systems East / Tax Collection Solutions (TCS)
• 2025 Budget Transfers resolution – appropriating aid to the sheriff, adjusting assigned fund balance, and handling net tax debits/credits to towns
• Short‑Term Rental legislation update – letter to owners confirming no change to occupancy tax and work on VRBO tax language
• Cannabis tax revenue of $3.74 reported for July‑September 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and confirmed that the audit will be signed this month. An EFT Payments system was approved for exploration. The committee unanimously voted to enter executive session. Several resolutions, including 2025 budget transfers, were cleared to go to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved minutes from the November 4 meeting (as submitted)
• Approved EFT Payments exploration (Committee approved)
• Approved financial report: audit completed and submitted to RUS
• Moved to executive session on employment history matter (unanimous)
• Cleared 2025 Budget Transfers resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Cleared Appropriate Aid (Sheriff, Social Services, Highway) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Cleared Authorization for Treasurer to process RPTL tax refunds to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Welcomed Treasurer‑elect Pat Christensen (information accepted)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the minutes from the November 4 meeting and hear routine updates on audit, probation statistics, and emergency services. The primary business is three resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign 2026 agreements: a Dog Pound & Related Services MOU with the Humane Society of Yates County (monthly lease $339.63, utilities $209.00, labor $1,081.58), an MOU with Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes for a victim‑services specialist at no cost, and a renewed Employee Assistance Program agreement costing $3,855.55. The committee will also review October 2025 public‑safety statistics.

• Approve minutes from the November 4 meeting
• Authorize Sheriff to sign Dog Pound & Related Services MOU (2026) with specified monthly costs
• Authorize Sheriff to sign MOU with Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes (2026) for victim‑services specialist
• Authorize Sheriff to sign renewed EAP Agreement (2026) costing $3,855.55
• Review October 2025 public‑safety and probation statistics

The Public Safety Committee approved the November 4 minutes as submitted. Members agreed to forward three Sheriff MOU resolutions to the Legislative Meeting after discussion with no objections. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Willson and Paddock will sign the audit this month.

• Approved November 4 minutes (as submitted)
• Agreed to forward Sheriff MOU for Dog Pound, Safe Harbors, and EAP to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month

Human Services Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss various agency updates and consider several resolutions. Key actions include authorizing multiple social services contracts and appointing members to community services subcommittees.

• Authorization of contracts for fraud investigation, help desk, and transportation services
• Renewal of contract with Canandaigua Driving School
• Agreement with speech therapist Elizabeth Ismailova
• Appointments to the Community Services Board and Developmental Disabilities and Behavioral Health subcommittees
• Authorization of the Annual Update and 4-Year Plan for the Yates County Area Agency on Aging

The Human Services Committee approved the November 3 minutes as submitted. It agreed to send several resolutions—including contract authorizations for various agencies, the aging agency annual plan, and multiple community‑services appointments—to the Legislative Meeting. All reports and updates were accepted as informational only.

• Approved November 3 minutes as submitted
• Authorized forwarding of the Aging Agency annual plan resolution to the Legislative Meeting
• Authorized forwarding of multiple service contract resolutions (fraud investigation, help desk, transportation, translation, etc.) to the Legislative Meeting
• Authorized forwarding of resolution to let the Chair of the Legislature sign an agreement with speech therapist Elizabeth Ismailova
• Approved forwarding of appointments to the Community Services Developmental Disabilities Subcommittee (Melanie Sullivan, Katelyn Luke‑Moore, Katie Principio)
• Approved forwarding of appointments to the Community Services Board and Behavioral Health Subcommittee (Dr. William Porter Welbourne, Debra Bailey, Catherine Lovejoy, Abi Simmons)
• Accepted reports from the Office for the Aging, Social Services, Public Health, Veterans, and Community Services as information

Public Works Committee

The committee will discuss the Airport 8 Bay T-Hanger project and a new accident damage recovery policy. The meeting includes updates on highway maintenance, bridge repairs, and capital equipment authorizations.

• Resolution to assign Yates County as Lead Agency for the Airport 8 Bay T-Hanger Project
• Authorization request for the purchase of a John Deere 85G Excavator
• Authorization for the sale of a 1998 Ford 6-wheeler (Truck #61)
• Proposed Accident Damage Recovery Policy for costs exceeding $500
• Authorization to remove the Sid White Road Bridge structure

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It voted to purchase a small excavator costing between $145,000 and $150,000 and also approved the sale of a 1998 Ford truck. The committee unanimously moved to enter executive session. No public comments were received.

• Approved November 3 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved purchase of a small excavator ($145,000‑$150,000)
• Approved sale of 1998 Ford truck
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will approve the minutes from the November 3 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider resolutions to authorize the Chair to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension, renew a Security Information and Event Management contract with Sedara Security, and sign an Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES. The committee will also vote on a resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and American Revolution.

• Approve minutes of the November 3 meeting
• Authorize Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Authorize Chair to renew SIEM contract with Sedara Security (Buffalo, NY)
• Authorize Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES (New York, NY)
• Resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence & American Revolution

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting and assigned Doug Paddock and Dick Harper to conduct the audit this month. It authorized the Chair to sign a memorandum of understanding with Cornell Cooperative Extension, a renewal contract for the SIEM system, an intergovernmental agreement with NYS ITS & DHSES, a lease with Keuka Abstract Corporation, and to accept NYSED grant funding for the 250th anniversary. The committee also moved to executive session unanimously. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved November 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit to Paddock & Harper for the month
• Authorized Chair to sign MOU with Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Authorized Chair to sign SIEM renewal contract (Sedara Security)
• Authorized Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement (NYS ITS & DHSES)
• Authorized Chair to sign lease agreement with Keuka Abstract Corporation
• Authorized resolution to accept NYSED grant funding for 250th anniversary
• Moved to executive session (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three GML 239 referrals: an accessory storage unit at 1117 S Lake Road, a proposed solar‑energy regulation, and a subdivision of a 1.120‑acre parcel at 511 Hansen Point Road. The board will also note that the Village of Dundee will serve as lead agency for its Comprehensive Plan. No other business is scheduled.

• Review of GML 239‑52: 24 ft × 24 ft accessory storage unit at 1117 S Lake Road, Middlesex
• Review of GML 239‑53: proposed solar law regulating solar energy system installations
• Review of GML 239‑54: subdivision of a 1.120‑acre parcel from an existing 9.86‑acre parcel at 511 Hansen Point Road, Penn Yan
• Communication that the Village of Dundee will lead adoption of its Comprehensive Plan

The Planning Board approved the October 23, 2025 minutes unanimously. It then found that three GML‑239 applications – an accessory storage unit in Middlesex, a solar‑energy ordinance for Middlesex, and a subdivision in Torrey – have no significant countywide impact and approved each. No other business was taken.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑52 (accessory storage unit) – 9 in favor
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑53 (solar‑energy ordinance) – 8 in favor
• Approved GML‑239 referral 2025‑54 (subdivision) – all in favor
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2026 Yates County Budget on November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. After the hearing, the Legislature will consider and adopt the budget by Resolution No. -25. The tentative budget is posted on the county website. The meeting will be available via Zoom and telephone.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2026 Yates County Budget
• Adoption of the 2026 budget by Resolution No. -25
• Tentative budget posted at www.yatescountyny.gov
• Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86469404835?pwd=fO8PLaZeuhRDxeaApqt84UuEmvqPfc.1
• Phone one‑tap numbers for remote participation

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will consider and adopt the tentative budget for fiscal year 2026. The budget was presented by the Budget Officer and a public hearing was held on November 20, 2025. Adoption will be done by passing Resolution No. -25.

• Adopt 2026 County Budget (Resolution No. -25)

The Legislature adopted the tentative 2026 County Budget by a 13‑1 vote. A motion to reduce the Deputy I.T. Director position to six months was defeated 6‑8. The County gave unanimous consent to assign the airport services agreement from Altaport, Inc. to Vector Airport Systems, LLC. Members also voted unanimously to enter an executive session on contract negotiations with Council 82.

• Adopted 2026 County Budget (13 Yes, 1 No)
• Motion to cut Deputy I.T. Director position to 6 months lost (6 Yes, 8 No)
• Consent to assign Altaport, Inc. agreement to Vector Airport Systems, LLC approved unanimously
• Entered executive session to discuss Council 82 contract negotiations approved unanimously

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing and then adopt Local Law No. 5‑2025, which opts the county out of establishing a short‑term rental registration system under New York Real Property Law §447‑C. The body will also approve a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff and Chairperson to sign contracts and agreements for services such as software, ambulance transport, internet, and laboratory services, and will adopt budget transfers and tourism advisory committee recommendations. Minutes from the October 14th meetings, an audit, and appointments to the Tourism Advisory Committee will be approved as well.

• Adopt Local Law No. 5‑2025 opting out of short‑term rental registration system
• Approve RAPIDSOS software agreement totaling $67,750 over five years (Year 1 $16,750; Years 2‑5 $12,750 each)
• Accept jail pharmaceutical bid with Water Street Pharmacy (Village Drug) for 2026, with a one‑year extension option
• Renew internet services contract with Empire Access at $730 per month from 12/1/2025 through 11/30/2028
• Approve 2026 inmate medical transport agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps: $300 Basic Life Support, $400 Advanced Life Support plus $12 fuel charge

The Yates County Legislature approved the October 14th meeting minutes and adopted two proclamations honoring Veterans Day and the U.S. Marine Corps Birthday. It also unanimously authorized several contracts, including a $67,750 agreement with RAPIDSOS for a public‑safety software platform, a $16,802.85 UPS maintenance deal, and agreements for inmate medical transport, psychological services, and a school‑probation partnership.

• Approved October 14th Special Legislative Meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Adopted Resolution 486-25 proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 487-25 proclaiming November 10 as U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 472-25 authorizing MOU with Dundee Central School (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 473-25 authorizing psychological services agreement with Public Safety Psychology, PLLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 474-25 authorizing 2026 inmate transport agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 475-25 authorizing RAPIDSOS software agreement totaling $67,750 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 476-25 authorizing Vertiv Corporation UPS maintenance agreement for $16,802.85 (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to consider Local Law No. 5‑2025. The proposed law opts the county not to establish a registration system for short‑term rental units, as required by New York Real Property Law § 447‑c. If adopted, the law would take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 5‑2025 opting out of short‑term rental registration
• Discussion of compliance with New York Real Property Law § 447‑c

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the 2026 budget public hearing and a local law regarding short-term rental registration. The body is also reviewing several aid appropriations and departmental updates on broadband and real property services.

• Local Law No. 5-2025: Opting not to establish a registration system for short-term rental units
• Contract with GST BOCES for School Tax Bill Administration Services in the amount of $500
• Appropriations of aid for Community Services, Highway, and Veterans
• Modification/extension for the Natural and Recreational Resource Grant for the Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse Storage Facility
• 2025 Budget Transfers

The Finance Committee approved several resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including a local law letting the county opt out of establishing a short‑term‑rental registration system. It also authorized the chair to sign a GST BOCES contract and a grant modification for the Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse facility, and approved the 2025 budget transfers and related aid items. Additional approvals covered mortgage tax apportionment and tourism advisory committee actions.

• Approved Local Law No.5-2025 opting out of short‑term‑rental registration
• Approved resolution authorizing Chairperson to sign GST BOCES contract
• Approved resolution authorizing Chair to sign modification/extension for Natural & Recreational Resource Grant (Penn Yan Youth Lacrosse Facility)
• Approved 2025 budget transfers and appropriate aid for Community Services, Highway, Veterans, and Fund Balance
• Approved adoption of Mortgage Tax Apportionment
• Approved Recommendations of the Tourism Advisory Committee for Round 1 of 2026 funding
• Approved appointment/reappointment of Tourism Advisory Committee members

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will approve the October 7 minutes and hear public comment. It will vote to authorize the Probation Director to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Dundee Central School. The Sheriff will be authorized to sign several 2026 agreements covering psychological services, inmate medical transport, software, equipment renewal, tower lease, animal shelter support, and laboratory services. Emergency services leaders will provide updates on meetings, trainings, and operational responses.

• Approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting
• Authorize Probation Director to sign MOU with Dundee Central School
• Sheriff authorized to sign agreements for Psychological Professional Services (2026‑2027), Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps inmate transport, RAPIDSOS software, Vertiv Corporation equipment renewal, South Hill Tower lease (2026‑2030), Beverly Animal Shelter MOU, and Geneva General Hospital laboratory services
• Emergency Services (OEM & Fire, EMS, YCEMS) report on meetings, trainings, and response activities
• Verbal update on the Public Safety Building project

The Public Safety Committee approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes. Members authorized the Probation Director to sign a memorandum of understanding with Dundee Central School and approved multiple sheriff‑related authorizations, with no objections recorded. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Willson and Purdy will sign the audit this month.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Authorized Probation Director to sign MOU with Dundee Central School
• Authorized Sheriff to sign Psychological Professional Services Renewal Agreement 2026‑2027
• Authorized Sheriff to sign 2026 Agreement with Penn Yan Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps for inmate medical transport
• Authorized Sheriff to sign Software Agreement (RAPIDSOS)
• Authorized Sheriff to renew South Hill Tower Site Lease (2026‑2030)
• Authorized Sheriff to sign 2026 MOU with Beverly Animal Shelter
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The committee will discuss program updates from the Public Defender, Office for the Aging, and Public Health. Members will consider several resolutions regarding service contracts and official county proclamations.

• Contract amendment with Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
• Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Agreement with speech therapist Alyssa Bodine
• Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SPCA)
• Proclamations for Veterans Day (Nov 11) and U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (Nov 10)

The committee approved the October 6 minutes as submitted and assigned Edward Bronson and Jesse Jayne to sign the audit this month. Several resolutions—including contract amendments, youth bureau contracts, a speech‑therapist agreement, a statewide participation agreement, and veteran proclamations—were approved to move forward to the Legislative Meeting. A motion to enter executive session was unanimously approved.

• Approved October 6 minutes as submitted
• Assigned Edward Bronson and Jesse Jayne to sign the audit this month
• Approved to forward contract amendment with New York State to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward Yates County Youth Bureau contracts to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward agreement with Alyssa Bodine (speech therapist) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward Statewide Common Participation Agreement (SCPA) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved to forward proclamations of Veterans Day (Nov 11) and Marine Corps Birthday (Nov 10) to Legislative Meeting
• Unanimously approved motion to enter executive session

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will consider awarding a bid for oil and lubricants to a single vendor. The committee also reviewed updates on the Public Safety Building project and the sale of asphalt millings.

• Award Bid for Oil & Lubricants ($8,307.05)
• Sale of asphalt millings ($82,200.00)
• Public Safety Building project updates
• Pre-emption Road Bridge project on hold
• Snow Watch activities scheduled for November 18

The committee approved the October 6 minutes and noted that Chair Harper and Banach will sign the audit this month. Reports on buildings, highways, the airport, and public safety were accepted as information, and there were no objections to moving forward with the oil and lubricants award bid. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss legal counsel matters and a proposed sale or lease of real property.

• Approved October 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Chair Harper and Banach to sign audit this month
• No objections to proceeding with oil & lubricants award bid
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on legal counsel and property sale/lease

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee will consider several items, including approving the minutes from the October 6 meeting and authorizing the Chair to renew the Internet Services contract with Empire Access. It will also vote on a resolution backing Congressman Nick Langsworthy’s Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) and opposing a government‑mandated natural gas ban. Additional discussion will cover the county’s soil and water projects, such as a $500,000 manure storage facility, and updates on the $25 million state award for farm water‑quality projects.

• Approve minutes of the October 6 meeting
• Authorize Chair to renew Internet Services Contract (Empire Access)
• Resolution supporting Energy Choice Act (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) and opposing natural gas ban
• Report on $500,000 concrete manure storage project for a dairy farm
• Discussion of Governor Hochul’s $25 million award for agricultural water‑quality projects

The committee approved the October 6th meeting minutes as submitted. Members assigned Doug Paddock and Nonie Flynn to conduct the audit this month. The committee agreed to forward a resolution supporting Congressman Nick Langsworthy’s Energy Choice Act and opposing a government‑mandated natural‑gas ban. It also authorized the chair to renew the Empire Access internet services contract.

• Approved October 6th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit to Paddock & Flynn for this month
• Resolved to support Energy Choice Act and oppose natural‑gas ban (to be forwarded)
• Authorized Chair to renew Internet Services Contract with Empire Access (to be forwarded)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature announced it will accept requests from landowners to include viable agricultural property in the Agricultural District. The request period runs for thirty days beginning November 1, 2025 and ends on November 30, 2025. Submissions must be sent to the County Soil & Water office with parcel ID numbers and land descriptions. The notice cites New York State Agriculture and Markets Law 303‑b.

• Accept agricultural district inclusion requests (Nov 1‑Nov 30 2025)
• Submit requests to Colby Petersen, District Manager, 417 Liberty St., Penn Yan, NY 14527

Airport Council

The Penn Yan/Yates County Airport Council discussed infrastructure projects including a new 8-bay hangar and runway rehabilitation. Members reviewed electrical capacity delays at the Milo Substation and addressed maintenance issues at the Precision hangar.

• 2023 NYSDOT 8 bay hangar Grant on track for fall 2025 bidding
• Milo Substation electrical cut-in estimated between January and May 2026
• Runway 10-28 Rehab survey quotes expected in November
• FAA request for information regarding a tie down fee complaint
• Pending execution of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) contract

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting on Oct 28‑29, 2025 to conduct budget workshops for the proposed FY 2026 budget. During the meeting they will adopt the tentative budget as recommended by the Finance Committee and set the date for the budget public hearing on Nov 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The resolution will be recorded and copies sent to the Budget Officer and county departments.

• Adopt the FY 2026 Tentative Budget (Resolution No. -25)
• Set the Budget Public Hearing for Nov 20 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers
• Conduct Budget Workshop meetings on Oct 28 and Oct 29 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Distribute the adopted resolution to the Budget Officer and all county departments
• Provide Zoom access for remote participation (Webinar ID 812 1137 2669, Passcode 869668)

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider six GML 239 referrals. Items include a staircase at 5890 Widmer Road, a wooden deck at 2474 Route 364, a special‑use permit for a contractor yard at 1452 Route 14A, a commercial farm repair permit at 692 Lovejoy Road, and two ground‑mounted solar projects (3.95 MW and 4.75 MW) on Route 14A. No other business is scheduled.

• 2025-46: Staircase with three landings at 5890 Widmer Road (Town of Middlesex)
• 2025-47: Wooden deck proposal at 2474 Route 364 (Town of Benton)
• 2025-48: Special Use Permit for contractor yard at 1452 Route 14A (Town of Benton)
• 2025-50: 3.95 MW ground‑mounted solar energy project on Route 14A (Town of Benton)
• 2025-51: 4.75 MW ground‑mounted solar energy project on Route 14A (Town of Benton)

The board approved the September 25 meeting minutes. It approved four GML‑239 applications that were found to have no significant countywide impact. The board voted to disapprove two large solar projects on prime farmland, citing negative countywide impact. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 5890 Widmer Rd staircase (10 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML 239 for 2474 Route 364 deck (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for Doyle Mowing special use permit (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for Anthony Stauffer farm repair permit (unanimous)
• Disapproved 3.95 MW solar project on Route 14A (unanimous)
• Disapproved 4.75 MW solar project on Route 14A (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will meet with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano to discuss topics including criminal justice reform, road funding, and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

• Meeting with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano
• Discussion on NYS bail laws and 'raise the age' reforms
• Questions on road funding and infrastructure expansion
• Discussion on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act
• Questions regarding sales tax revenue and administration fees

The Yates County Legislature unanimously adopted several resolutions, including a proclamation of October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, authorization for the Chairperson and Sheriff to sign a mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County, and approval of the FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget allocating $249,181.33 to the county. Additional unanimous approvals were made for election‑grant contracts, a Vote‑by‑Mail grant contract, and the hiring of a Computer Technical Specialist.

• Proclaimed October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson and Sheriff to sign mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail Grant Program contract #C005396 for $5,622.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program contract #C005338 for $5,775.84 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position (salary $68,287‑$95,127) (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to the county (unanimous)
• Approved general administration appropriations totaling $556,432.00 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 10th Legislative Meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting to discuss various concerns and topics with Senator O'Mara and Assemblyman Palmesano. No specific agenda items or decisions were listed.

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on renewing a local law for an additional mortgage tax. Members will also discuss opting out of a state registration system for short-term rental units and approve several county contracts and personnel fills.

• Public hearing and adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 to renew an additional mortgage tax
• Proposed Local Law No. 5-2025 to opt out of a registration system for short-term rental units
• Mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County at a rate of $100 per day
• FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget adoption
• Penn Yan-Yates County Airport consultant agreements for runway and fence projects

The Legislature unanimously approved the FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to Yates County. It also adopted resolutions authorizing contracts for vote‑by‑mail and general election grants, a mutual inmate‑holding agreement with Ontario County, and the hiring of a Computer Technical Specialist. Additionally, the body proclaimed October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

• Proclaimed October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson and Sheriff to sign mutual inmate holding agreement with Ontario County (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail grant contract #C005396 for $5,622.06 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign 2025 General Election grant contract #C005338 for $5,775.84 (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation budget, allocating $249,181.33 to County (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will hold a public hearing on October 14, 2025, to discuss Local Law No. 4-2025, which proposes renewing an additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per $100 of debt. The tax would take effect on December 1, 2025, and expire on December 1, 2027.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 4-2025
• Additional mortgage recording tax of $0.25 per $100
• Tax effective December 1, 2025, through December 1, 2027
• Meeting date change to Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Public Safety Committee

The Yates County Public Safety Committee will approve minutes from the September 2 meeting and hear statistics and budget summaries from the District Attorney, Probation, and Emergency Services. The committee will consider two resolutions: recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October and authorizing the Chairperson and Sheriff to sign a Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement with Ontario County for 2026. Budget requests for the District Attorney and Probation departments will also be reviewed.

• Approve minutes from the September 2 meeting
• Resolution to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month – October
• Resolution to authorize Chairperson and Sheriff to sign Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement between Yates and Ontario County for 2026
• Review District Attorney 2026 budget request: total cost increase $428,086
• Review Probation 2026 budget request: total cost increase $47,336

The Public Safety Committee approved the September 2 meeting minutes as submitted. Members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss employment history matters. The committee discussed resolutions to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to authorize a Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement, noting no objections and planning to forward them to the Legislative Meeting. Willson and MacKerchar will sign the audit this month.

• Approved September 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)
• Willson & MacKerchar will sign the audit this month (planned action)
• Resolved to forward Domestic Violence Awareness Month resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Mutual Inmate Holding Agreement authorization to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the 2026 budget summary and various aid appropriations. The body is deciding on several resolutions including a multi-year imaging agreement and a local law regarding mortgage taxes.

• Imaging agreement with EagleView/Pictometry International Corp. costing $40,718.70 annually (years 1-3) and $39,637.17 annually (years 4-6)
• Proposed Local Law No. 5-2025 regarding the option not to establish a registration system for short-term rental units
• Adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 to renew an additional mortgage tax on real property
• Proposed 2026 Real Property Tax Services budget increase of $45,212
• Resolution to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District

The committee approved a resolution for Yates County to become a participating member of the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District, with a 3-2 vote. Several other resolutions, including authorizing the chair to sign imaging agreements and various budget and aid items, were approved to move to the full Legislature without objection. The adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 renewing the additional mortgage tax was also approved to proceed.

• Approved resolution to become participating member of Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District (3-2)
• Authorized Chair to sign Imaging Agreement with EagleView/Pictometry International Corp. (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Inter‑Municipal Agreements for Real Property Imagery Services (no objections)
• Approved 2025 Budget Transfers and multiple Appropriate Aid items to proceed (no objections)
• Approved adoption of Local Law No. 4-2025 renewing additional mortgage tax (no objections)
• Approved acceptance of bids on tax‑acquired properties (no objections)
• Authorized renewal of Tax Collection Software Maintenance Agreement (no objections)
• Approved 2026 Budget Summary to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee will approve the minutes from the September 2 meeting and hear public comment. It will consider several resolutions, including authorizing the Chair to sign a one‑year software support agreement for the Public Defense Case Management System at a cost of $2,000.00. Additional resolutions address contracts for the Youth Bureau, staffing positions for Social Services and Veterans Services, and public‑health contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network.

• Authorize Chair to sign $2,000.00 software support extension for Public Defense Case Management System
• Authorize Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Authorize Commissioner of Social Services to fill Social Services Program Examiner position
• Authorize Chair to sign contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network, Inc. dba Pivital Public Health Partnership for QA/QI and Finger Lakes Public Health Alliance
• Authorize Director of Veterans Services Agency to fill part‑time Account Clerk Typist position

The committee approved the September 2 minutes as submitted and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including a software support agreement for the public defender office, youth bureau contracts, and staffing positions. It also approved contracts with the S2AY Rural Health Network and a part‑time clerk position for the Veterans Services Agency. The meeting entered executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 2 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign Software Support Agreement Extension for Public Defense Case Management Software
• Authorized Yates County Youth Bureau contracts
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill Social Services Program Examiner and Account Clerk Typist positions
• Authorized Chair to sign Child and Family Services Plan
• Authorized Chair to sign contracts with S2AY Rural Health Network (QA & QI) and Finger Lakes Public Health Alliance
• Authorized Director of Veterans Services Agency to fill Part‑Time Account Clerk Typist position
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session

Public Works Committee

The Yates County Public Works Committee will approve minutes from the September 3 meeting, discuss surplus equipment, and review the 2026 Buildings & Grounds budget, which proposes a $623,259 increase. The committee will also consider resolutions authorizing the chair to sign airport consultant agreements for runway REIL replacement, runway rehabilitation, and perimeter fence improvement. An amendment to Resolution No. 610-23 will be considered to fund a transportation project eligible for federal or state aid.

• Approve minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting
• Declare surplus 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 (VIN 1GC3YNE76MF171492) for auction
• Review Buildings & Grounds 2026 budget increase of $623,259, including $155,000 for HVAC drives and $195,000 for HVAC equipment
• Authorize signing of airport consultant agreements for Runway 1‑19 REIL Replacement, Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation, and Perimeter Fence Improvement (FAA Grant references)
• Amend Resolution No. 610‑23 to authorize implementation and funding of a transportation project eligible for federal‑aid or state‑aid

The Public Works Committee approved the September 3 minutes and forwarded multiple resolutions to the Legislative Meeting, including a surplus equipment declaration, a transportation project funding amendment, a Snow Watch vehicle authorization, and several airport consultant agreements. The committee also voted unanimously to enter an executive session.

• Approved September 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded Declare Surplus Equipment resolution to Legislative Meeting
• Forwarded transportation project funding amendment (Resolution No. 610-23) to Legislative Meeting
• Forwarded resolution authorizing employee to take County vehicle for Snow Watch duties
• Forwarded airport consultant agreements for Runway 1‑19 REIL Replacement, Runway 10‑28 Rehabilitation, and Perimeter Fence Improvement to Legislative Meeting
• Authorized Penn Yan Airport to change T‑Hangar rent effective 01/01/2026
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The Yates County Government Operations Committee will consider resolutions to authorize the Chair to sign two election grant contracts totaling $11,397.90. The committee will also review the proposed 2026 Elections budget, which includes a $90,266 increase over the 2025 adopted budget.

• Authorize Chair to sign Vote by Mail Grant Program Contract (C005396) for $5,622.06
• Authorize Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program Contract (C005338) for $5,775.84
• Adopt FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• Authorize Director of Information Technology to Fill Computer Technical Specialist Position
• Authorize and Approve an Opioid Settlement Agreement (Purdue Pharma/Sackler Family)

The Government Operations Committee approved the September 3 minutes and reviewed numerous reports. After discussion, the committee had no objections to several resolutions that will be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including grant contract authorizations and staffing approvals. The only recorded vote was a unanimous decision to enter executive session to consider the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement agreement.

• Approved September 3 minutes (as submitted)
• No objections – authorize Chair to sign Vote‑by‑Mail Grant Program Contract (C005396)
• No objections – authorize Chair to sign 2025 General Election Grant Program Contract (C005338)
• No objections – authorize Director of IT to fill Computer Technical Specialist position
• No objections – adopt FY 2026 Workers’ Compensation Budget
• No objections – reappoint Sheila Burt as Board of Elections Republican Commissioner
• No objections – support Senate Bill S8481/Assembly Bill A8996 to opt out of CLCPA mandates
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session on opioid settlement agreement

Airport Council

The Airport Council reviewed the 2026 budget summary and discussed the potential impact of halting a new T-hangar project. Members also received updates on runway rehabilitation design and pavement maintenance systems.

• Budget workshop scheduled for 10/28 at 9 am
• Potential cost of over $100,000 for design work if new T-hangar project is stopped
• Agreement to sell millings accumulated on Auctions International
• Runway 10-28 Rehabilitation Design quotes for survey anticipated in November 2025
• Replacement tank for 100LL fuel trailer installed and tested

Planning Board

The Yates County Planning Board will consider three General Municipal Law 239 referrals. These include a proposed solar moratorium and zoning changes for the Village of Penn Yan and Town of Middlesex.

• Town of Middlesex proposed solar moratorium (2025-43)
• Site plan for 785 Newago Avenue, Middlesex, involving deck and second floor replacements (2025-44)
• Annexation of Yates Cultural and Recreational resources territory on North Main Street and R-1 zoning assignment (2025-45)

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It approved the Town of Middlesex site‑plan application (2025‑44) under GML 239, finding no significant countywide impact. It also approved the Village of Penn Yan annexation and R‑1 zoning classification (2025‑45) under GML 239, also finding no significant countywide impact. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (8 in favor)
• Removed solar moratorium application (2025‑43) from agenda as incomplete
• Approved Town of Middlesex site‑plan (2025‑44) – no countywide impact (all in favor)
• Approved Village of Penn Yan annexation and R‑1 zoning (2025‑45) – no countywide impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature will vote on a series of resolutions authorizing contracts, staffing positions, and salary schedules. Key items include a $5,740.23‑per‑year service agreement with Lexipol, a $110‑per‑day renewal of the Seneca County Jail contract, and the creation of a full‑time Assistant Public Defender funded by a grant. The meeting also covers proclamations, opioid settlement approvals, and routine approvals of minutes and an audit.

• Resolution 387-25: Authorize Sheriff/Chair to sign Lexipol service agreement for $5,740.23 per year
• Resolution 388-25: Authorize Sheriff and Chair to sign renewal of Seneca County Jail contract at $110 per day (Nov 1 2024 – Dec 31 2027)
• Resolution 389-25: Authorize Sheriff and Chair to sign mutual incarcerated‑individual holding agreement with Steuben County at $100 per day (Apr 1 2025 – Dec 31 2025)
• Resolution 392-25: Authorize Public Defender to create and fill a full‑time Assistant Public Defender position, cost up to $152,223 funded by the Hurrell‑Harring grant
• Resolution 418-25: Authorize and approve opioid settlement agreements with multiple manufacturers

The Legislature unanimously adopted a $5,740.23 yearly service agreement with Lexipol for updated law‑enforcement policies. It also approved renewal of the Seneca County jail housing contract at $110 per day, a new Steuben County housing agreement at $100 per day (rescinding a prior resolution), and authorized the Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill a Senior Cleaner vacancy with costs ranging from $51,287 to $82,525. Additionally, the body authorized a letter to submit the new highway facility project for an Engineering Excellence Award and approved the minutes from the August meetings.

• Approved Lexipol service agreement $5,740.23/yr (unanimous)
• Authorized renewal of Seneca County jail contract $110/day (unanimous)
• Rescinded Resolution 300-25 and authorized Steuben County housing agreement $100/day (unanimous)
• Authorized Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill Senior Cleaner position ($55,685‑$82,525 cost range) (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to submit highway facility project for Engineering Excellence Award (unanimous)
• Approved August 11 and August 15 meeting minutes as submitted (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved increasing the procurement policy quote requirement from $2,500 to $5,000. It also authorized the chair to sign a contract with K & D Disposal and to fill the senior‑cleaner position. The committee voted unanimously to enter an executive session and agreed to move forward with $32,000 repairs to County Road damaged by a tractor. Several resolutions, including surplus material declaration and contract authorizations, were forwarded to the Legislative Meeting without objection.

• Approved increase of procurement policy quote threshold to $5,000 (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with K & D Disposal (no objection)
• Authorized Building Maintenance Supervisor to fill Senior Cleaner position (no objection)
• Approved $32,000 repair contract for County Rd. tractor damage (plan to bill)
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Forwarded surplus material declaration resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objection)
• Forwarded contract amendment with Magee Transportation Services to Legislative Meeting (no objection)
• Forwarded design & engineering services agreement for Bellona culvert replacement to Legislative Meeting (no objection)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the August 5 minutes and will sign the audit this month. It directed YTS to request a new Request for Proposals from the Transportation Committee. Several resolutions—including acceptance of Snowmobile Trail Grant funds, setting public‑hearing dates for a mortgage‑tax law and a sales‑tax law, and authorizing the chair to sign an actuarial services contract—were forwarded to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved August 5 meeting minutes
• Directed YTS to request a new RfP from the Transportation Committee
• Forwarded resolution to accept Snowmobile Trail Grant funds (no objections)
• Forwarded resolution to set public hearing date for Local Law 4‑2025 mortgage‑tax (no objections)
• Forwarded resolution to set public hearing date for sales‑tax resolution (no objections)
• Authorized chair to sign contract for actuarial services (no objections)
• Forwarded 2025 budget transfer and appropriate‑aid resolutions (no objections)
• Approved audit signing for September (Holgate & Flynn)

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the August 4 meeting. It authorized the Chair to sign an amendment to Resolution No. 287‑21 for Toshiba Business Solutions. After discussion, the Committee revised a letter opposing farmland conversion to solar and authorized the Chairwoman to sign and send it to Governor Hochul.

• Approved August 4 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign amendment to Resolution No. 287‑21 (Toshiba Business Solutions)
• Modified and authorized sending of farmland‑to‑solar opposition letter to Governor Hochul

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the August 5th meeting minutes as submitted. Members voted unanimously to move into executive session to discuss employment‑history matters. Chair Willson and member Killen will sign the county audit this month. The committee had no objections to forwarding three sheriff‑related resolutions to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved August 5th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Unanimous vote to enter executive session (motion by Killen, seconded by Paddock)
• Willson and Killen will sign the audit this month
• Forward Sheriff/Lexipol service agreement resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Sheriff/Seneca County jail contract renewal resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forward Mutual Incarcerated Individual Holding Agreement resolution to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the August 4 minutes and tasked Lawson and MacKerchar with signing the audit this month. After discussion, the committee agreed to forward resolutions authorizing the Chair to sign a health‑research agreement and to proclaim Patriot Day, the Air Force and Navy birthdays, National Suicide Prevention Month, and the 60th anniversary of Pro Action to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved August 4 minutes as submitted
• Lawson & MacKerchar will sign the audit this month
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Health Research Inc. (PHEPP) – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 11, 2025 as Patriot Day – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 18, 2025 as US Air Force Birthday – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed October 13, 2025 as US Navy Birthday – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Recognized September as National Suicide Prevention Month – proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Proclaimed September 14, 2025 as the 60th Anniversary of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. – proceed to Legislative Meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved four GML 239 referrals—James Fonzi’s accessory structure, Christopher Brandt’s mixed‑use development, Greg Griffin’s warehouse, and Edward and Mary Case’s tram extension—each finding no significant countywide impact. The board then adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.

• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-39 (James Fonzi) – no significant impact (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-40 (Christopher Brandt) – no significant impact (7 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-41 (Greg Griffin) – no significant impact (7 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 referral 2025-42 (Edward and Mary Case) – no significant impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:21 p.m. (all in favor)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature voted unanimously to rescind Resolution 385-25, which had elected the county to become a participating member of the Rochester‑Genesee Regional Transportation Authority. A new Resolution 386-25 was offered and discussed to gather more information before any further action, but no vote result was recorded. Public comment consisted of statements from the county planner and the county administrator; no additional public comments were made. The meeting adjourned at 1:41 p.m.

• Rescinded Resolution 385-25 (unanimous vote)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature approved the July 14 minutes and adopted the audit showing total county expenditures of $2,816,104.53. It unanimously passed a series of resolutions authorizing the Sheriff to sign a $75,603 School Resource Officer agreement with Dundee Central School, the Chair to sign a five‑year $3,570‑per‑month contract with Info Quick Solutions, and multiple authorizations to fill emergency‑services and sheriff positions.

• Approved July 14 minutes as submitted (unanimous)
• Adopted audit showing total expenditures $2,816,104.53 (unanimous)
• Authorized Sheriff/Chair to sign MOU with Dundee School for SRO services ($75,603) (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign five‑year $3,570/month agreement with Info Quick Solutions (unanimous)
• Authorized Director of Emergency Services to fill Deputy Director of Emergency Services position (up to $118,469) (unanimous)
• Authorized creation and filling of Deputy Director for Emergency Medical Services position (cost increase up to $18,105) (unanimous)
• Authorized filling of full‑time EMT positions (cost up to $84,881 each) (unanimous)
• Authorized filling of full‑time Paramedic positions (cost up to $107,501 each) (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the July 8 meeting minutes and announced that Chair Willson and Commissioner Paddock will sign the audit this month. A regional vote to move forward with CON passed 18-2-1. The Section 211 Waiver was denied, and the committee entered executive session unanimously. The resolution to let the Sheriff sign an MOU with Dundee School for 2025‑2026 SRO services proceeded with no objections, and the Construction Manager contract is slated for approval in October.

• Approved July 8 meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month
• Regional vote to move forward with CON passed 18-2-1
• Section 211 Waiver denied
• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Resolution to authorize Sheriff to sign Dundee School SRO MOU proceeded with no objections
• Committee plans to approve Construction Manager contract in October

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the July 8 minutes and postponed the imaging‑agreement resolution until intermunicipal agreements are received. It approved a resolution to enter into a short‑term rental software agreement with Deckard Technologies and terminate the Granicus contract, sending the resolution to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also approved several budget and aid resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting and voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved July 8 minutes (as submitted)
• Postponed resolution to authorize Chair to sign Imaging Agreement (pending intermunicipal agreements)
• Approved resolution to adopt Deckard Technologies short‑term rental software contract (to be presented to Legislative Meeting)
• Approved multiple budget and aid resolutions (2025 Budget Transfers, Investment Policy amendment, Carryover Aid amendment, various Appropriate Aid items) to proceed to Legislative Meeting
• Approved auction of foreclosed property scheduled for 8/26 at County Auditorium
• Received award letter for $500,000 ESD grant for Penn Yan water‑treatment upgrade (informational)
• Unanimously voted to enter executive session on real‑property sale proposal, employment history review, and legal counsel conference

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the July 7 minutes as submitted. It approved, without objection, four resolutions: authorizing a caseworker assistant position, a client‑transportation contract, an agreement with NYSARC Mozaic for preschool transportation, and an agreement with Marcus Whitman Central School District. The committee also voted unanimously to enter executive session. No public comments were received.

• Approved July 7 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill Caseworker Assistant position (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized contract for client transportation (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with NYSARC Inc. dba Mozaic for preschool transportation (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Authorized Chair of the Legislature to sign agreement with Marcus Whitman Central School District (proceed to Legislative Meeting)
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the July 7 minutes as submitted. It agreed to forward several resolutions—including amendments to contracts, surplus equipment declaration, bridge design authorizations, and airport FAA grant acceptances—to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also selected the cheapest option, micro‑surfacing, for repairing damage on Himrod Road and Ridge Road.

• Approved July 7 minutes as submitted
• Approved forwarding Amendment Resolution No. 588‑24 (Convergint) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding Declare Surplus Equipment (Highway) resolution to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding bridge design authorization for Milo Street Bridge and Ridge Road Over Keuka Lake Outlet to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding Amendment Resolution No. 296‑25 (O’Connell Electric Contract) to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding airport FAA grant acceptance resolutions (Runway 10‑28 rehab, Snow Removal Equipment, Runway 1‑19 REIL replacement, Perimeter Fence improvement) to Legislative Meeting
• Selected micro‑surfacing as the repair method for Himrod Rd. and Ridge Rd. damage

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee approved the July 7 minutes and assigned the monthly audit to Chair Paddock and Harper. It accepted several departmental reports as information and, after discussion, cleared multiple resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to enter executive session on the collective‑bargaining contract matter.

• Approved July 7 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned audit for the month to Paddock and Harper
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session (collective‑bargaining contract)
• Cleared resolution to authorize Chair of the Legislature to sign agreement with Info Quick Solutions, Inc.
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to fill full‑time Deputy Director of Emergency Services position
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to create and fill full‑time Deputy Director of Emergency Medical Services position
• Cleared resolution to authorize Director of Emergency Services to fill full‑time EMT positions as needed
• Cleared resolution to authorize Sheriff to fill full‑time correction officer positions as needed

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting. It found that four GML 239 applications – two garage structures, a short‑term rental amendment, a subdivision, and an accessory dwelling unit – have no significant countywide impact except the subdivision, which was deemed to have a positive countywide impact. All motions were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved June 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-35 garage structures (10 in favor, 2 abstain)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-36 short‑term rental amendment (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-37 subdivision with positive countywide impact (unanimous)
• Approved GML 239 for 2025-38 accessory dwelling unit (10 in favor, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature unanimously adopted a series of resolutions. It recognized July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week, authorized the chair to sign agreements with Air Methods for air‑ambulance services and with Steuben County for temporary inmate housing, and approved five election‑grant extensions that allocate $95,614.59 for ballot‑by‑mail, absentee, electronic poll book, general election and technology innovation programs through March 31, 2026.

• Recognized July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign Air Methods air‑ambulance agreement at no cost (unanimous)
• Authorized chair and sheriff to sign Steuben County Jail inmate‑housing agreement at $100/day (unanimous)
• Approved $10,218.14 Ballot‑by‑Mail grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,402.27 Absentee ballot grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $25,641.40 Electronic poll book grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,865.72 General election grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $30,487.06 Technology Innovation and Election Resource grant extension through 3/31/2026 (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the June 3 minutes as submitted. It adopted a resolution recognizing July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week. It authorized the chairperson to sign an agreement with Air Methods Corp. and authorized the chairperson and sheriff to sign an agreement with Steuben County Jail. The meeting was placed into executive session by a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Approved resolution recognizing Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week (July 20‑26, 2025)
• Authorized chairperson to sign agreement with Air Methods Corp.
• Authorized chairperson and sheriff to sign agreement with Steuben County Jail
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved the June 3 minutes and moved several resolutions forward to the Legislative Meeting, including budget transfers, aid allocations, workforce development funding, and appointments. It reappointed the Director of Real Property Tax Services and adopted a proposed occupancy‑tax renewal law. The committee noted that the MIP grant was declined.

• Approved June 3 minutes (as submitted)
• Resolved to forward 2025 Budget Transfers to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Appropriate Aid (Sheriff, Social Services, Elections) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to forward Workforce Development Budget Allocations to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Resolved to appoint a member to the Flint Creek Administrative Board (no objections)
• Reappointed Yates County Director of Real Property Tax Services (no objections)
• Adopted Proposed Local Law No. 2-2025 renewing the occupancy tax (no objections)
• Recorded that the MIP grant application was declined

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the June 2 meeting minutes and authorized several resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including renewal of residential services contracts for July 1 2025‑June 30 2027 and multiple health‑related agreements. The committee also approved veteran proclamations and appointed A. Dailey to the Behavioral Health Subcommittee. No objections were recorded.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes
• Approved renewal of Residential Services Contracts (July 1 2025‑June 30 2027)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Ontario County for Can Carrier Recycling participation
• Authorized Director of Public Health to submit Climate Smart Communities Grant application
• Authorized Chair to sign agreements with Leighann Breuer (Physical Therapist) and Stephanie Brentnall (Occupational Therapist)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Council on Alcohol and Addictions of the Finger Lakes
• Approved proclamations of August 4 as U.S. Coast Guard Birthday and August 7 2025 as National Purple Heart Day in Yates County
• Appointed A. Dailey as member of the Yates County Behavioral Health Subcommittee

Public Works Committee

The committee approved the June 2 and June 23 meeting minutes as submitted. After discussion, the committee had no objections to forwarding several highway and garage resolutions to the Legislative Meeting. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Approved June 23 special meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded multiple highway and garage resolutions to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Government Operations

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2 meeting. It authorized the Chair of the Legislature to sign several election‑grant extension contracts and multiple HR memorandums and a photography contract, with no objections. The committee adopted Local Law No. 3‑2025 to extend the pilot youth deer hunting program through December 31, 2028. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved June 2 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Authorized Chair to sign Ballot‑by‑Mail Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004996-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Absentee Ballot Pre‑Paid Postage Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Electronic Poll Book Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004625-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign General Election Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C005120-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Technology Innovation and Election Resource (TIER) Grant Extension Contract #BOE01-C004400-1110000 (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign HR memorandums and contract for employee headshots (no objections)
• Adopted Local Law No. 3‑2025 extending the youth deer hunting program through Dec 31 2028

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It then approved seven GML 239 applications, determining each had no significant countywide impact. Votes were unanimous or near‑unanimous, with one member abstaining on a short‑term rental permit. All motions were adopted.

• Approved minutes from May 29, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-28 (Village of Dresden) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-29 (Village of Dundee short‑term rental) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-30 (Village of Dundee short‑term rental) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-31 (Village of Penn Yan commercial kitchen variance) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-32 (Village of Penn Yan short‑term rental special use) – no significant impact (8 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-33 (Village of Dundee livestock – 6 chickens) – no significant impact (9 in favor)
• Approved GML 239 application 2025-34 (Village of Dundee livestock – 8 hens, 6 chicks, 9 ducklings, 2 ducks) – no significant impact (9 in favor)

Public Works Committee

The committee authorized Doug Rapalee to complete a client evaluation questionnaire and submit it for review. After discussion, the committee agreed to forward Amend Resolution No. 215-25 (O’Connell Electric Contract Amendment) and Amend Resolution No. 273-25 (Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15) to the Legislative Meeting, noting no objections.

• Authorized Mr. Rapalee to fill out and submit the client evaluation questionnaire
• Approved forwarding Amend Resolution No. 215-25 (O’Connell Electric Contract Amendment) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Approved forwarding Amend Resolution No. 273-25 (Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature adopted Resolution 296-25, amending the O’Connell Electric contract to a total of $2,138,635.19. It also adopted Resolution 297-25, authorizing the Chair to sign a $135,100 construction inspection agreement for the County Road 15 bridge project. The body unanimously agreed to stop the New York State MIP broadband grant application and pursue other funding sources. A motion to enter executive session was also approved unanimously.

• Amended O’Connell Electric contract to $2,138,635.19 (Resolution 296‑25, unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign $135,100 construction inspection agreement for County Road 15 bridge (Resolution 297‑25, unanimous)
• Stopped NYS MIP broadband grant application and will seek alternative funding (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on employment‑history matters (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Yates County Legislature unanimously approved several service agreements, including a $75,836 per‑year contract for land mobile radio communications and tower site repair with Motorola Solutions. The Sheriff and Chairperson were authorized to sign the agreement and the Finance Office was directed to make payment. All resolutions were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Resolution 268-25 recognizing WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 248-25 authorizing the Chair to sign a LexisNexis services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 249-25 authorizing the Chair to sign Advent FS agreement for the Traffic Diversion Program (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 250-25 authorizing the Probation Director to sign an MOU for a part‑time caseworker assistant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 251-25 authorizing the Chair to sign renewal intermunicipal agreement with Monroe County Medical Examiner (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 252-25 authorizing the Sheriff and Chair to sign 2025‑26 LMR communications and tower site repair contract with Motorola Solutions at $75,836 per year (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 253-25 authorizing the Sheriff and Chair to sign renewal of Nixle services for $2,784.86 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 254-25 authorizing the Chair and Sheriff to sign inmate‑housing agreement with Oswego County (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the May 6th meeting minutes. It authorized the chairperson to sign agreements with LexisNexis Services and Advent FS, LLC, and approved a memorandum of understanding for the Probation Director, Commissioner of Social Services and Director of Community Services. The resolution to recognize July 20‑26, 2025 as Pre‑trial, Probation and Parole Supervision Week was withdrawn until next month. The committee also approved the sheriff’s authorizations for multiple service renewal agreements and entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved May 6th meeting minutes
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with LexisNexis Services (Division of Relx, Inc.)
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with Advent FS, LLC
• Authorized Probation Director, Commissioner of Social Services and Director of Community Services to sign Memorandum of Understanding
• Withdrew resolution to recognize July 20‑26, 2025 as Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week
• Authorized Sheriff and Chairperson to sign multiple service renewal agreements (Monroe County Medical Examiner, LMR communications, Nixle Services, Oswego County)
• Moved to enter executive session; vote unanimous

Finance Committee

The committee approved the May 6 minutes and authorized the chair and treasurer to sign the audit. It approved the County Administrator’s recommendation to move $3.4 million to the building reserve and $2 million to budget stabilization. A resolution was approved to set a public hearing date for Local Law 2‑2025 on the occupancy tax. Several other resolutions were cleared to proceed to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved May 6 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair Bill Holgate and Treasurer Rick Willson to sign the audit
• Approved moving $3.4 M to the building reserve
• Approved moving $2 M to the budget stabilization reserve
• Approved resolution to set public hearing date for Local Law 2‑2025 (occupancy tax)
• Approved resolutions to forward various aid and budget transfer items to the Legislative Meeting

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the May 5th meeting minutes and directed Chair Bronson and Member Button to sign the audit this month. It authorized several resolutions to move forward, including contracts and appointments with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, public‑health agreements, a veterans proclamation, and appointments to county subcommittees. The committee also entered an executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 5th meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Bronson & Button will sign the audit this month
• Authorized contract and appointments with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board to proceed
• Authorized Chair to sign Intermunicipal Agreement for Public Health Emergency Response
• Authorized Chair to sign agreement with speech therapist Cheryle Donnelly
• Proclaimed June 14th as U.S. Army Birthday in Yates County
• Appointed S. Beverly to Behavioral Health Subcommittee and Community Services Board
• Entered executive session; vote unanimous

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved a $6,500 increase to the Barton & Loguidice Engineering Agreement fee. It also authorized several contracts and agreements to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, including a contract with EverOn, a construction inspection agreement for County Road 15 bridge, revised landing fees for the Penn Yan/Yates County Airport, and a consultant agreement with C & S Companies. The May 5 meeting minutes were approved as submitted, and the committee voted unanimously to enter executive session.

• Approved $6,500 increase to Barton & Loguidice Engineering Agreement fee (consensus)
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with EverOn (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Construction Inspection Agreement for County Road 15 bridge (no objections)
• Authorized revised landing fees for Penn Yan/Yates County Airport (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to execute consultant agreement with C & S Companies (no objections)
• Approved minutes from May 5 meeting as submitted
• Voted unanimously to enter executive session
• Forwarded all listed resolutions to the Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Government Operations

The committee approved a letter of support for the Town of Jerusalem's planning grant and declined a similar request for the Town of Gorham's park project. It also agreed to change the Legislative Meeting date from September 8 to September 10. Several resolutions were cleared to proceed, including authorizing the Chair to sign an intergovernmental agreement and ratifying a tentative collective bargaining agreement.

• Approved letter of support for Jerusalem planning grant (consensus)
• Declined letter of support for Gorham park planning (consensus)
• Changed Legislative Meeting date to September 10 (consensus)
• Authorized Chair to sign Intergovernmental Agreement (no objections)
• Ratified tentative agreement with CO 92 LE (no objections)
• Authorized Chair and Sheriff to sign CO 82 EC memorandum (no objections)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting. It approved four GML 239 applications—special use permits and site plans for Pine Ridge Tire, Yates Community Center, a new residence in Middlesex, and an accessory structure in Torrey—finding each had no significant countywide impact. The board also voted to table the Dresden municipal comprehensive plan update until the June 26 meeting.

• Approved April 24 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Pine Ridge Tire special use permit (12 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved Yates Community Center site plan (10 in favor, 3 abstentions)
• Approved Middlesex new residence site plan (10 in favor)
• Approved Torrey accessory structure variance (11 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved table of Dresden municipal plan update (12 in favor, 1 abstention)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature approved the April 14 minutes and the audit report as presented. It unanimously adopted a series of resolutions authorizing various contracts, designations, and a $172,413 domestic terrorism prevention grant. The grant will be administered by the Sheriff’s Office, and the County will sign related agreements for procurement, a lease with Penn Yan Central School District, and a jail legal‑library renewal.

• Approved April 14 minutes as submitted
• Approved audit report as presented
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign IPPC Technologies MOU (Unanimous)
• Designated May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign Buyboard cooperative purchasing agreement (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign five‑year lease with Penn Yan Central School District (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair and Sheriff to renew jail legal‑library agreement at $225/month (Unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to execute Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant $172,413 and appoint Sheriff as lead agency (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee approved the April 8 minutes and authorized Willson and Killen to sign the audit this month. After discussion, the committee approved multiple resolutions to be sent to the Legislative Meeting, such as designating EMS Week, signing an IPPC Technologies MOU, and authorizing the sheriff's office to lead the FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant. A motion to enter executive session was approved unanimously.

• Approved April 8 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Willson & Killen to sign the audit this month
• Approved resolution to designate May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week
• Approved resolution to forward IPPC Technologies MOU to Legislature
• Approved resolution to forward Buyboard Purchasing Co‑Operative Agreement to Legislature
• Approved resolution to forward FY2023 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant attestation and appoint Sheriff’s Office as lead agency
• Approved resolution to forward lease agreement with Penn Yan Central School District to Legislature
• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously

Finance Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting. The committee agreed to forward multiple resolutions—including a probation memorandum, EMS Week designation, and several sheriff‑related agreements—to the Legislative Meeting after discussion with no objections. An executive session was entered unanimously. Willson and Killen will sign the audit this month.

• Approved April 8 minutes as submitted (no vote recorded)
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign IPPC memorandum (no objections)
• Authorized designation of May 18‑24, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Course Sponsorship Renewal Application (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Buyboard Purchasing Co‑Operative Agreement (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Penn Yan Central School District (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Criminal Investigator position (no objections)
• Entered executive session (unanimous vote)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It authorized the Public Defender to create a part‑time Assistant Public Defender position and approved the Social Services resolutions to amend Resolution 28‑25 and to fill a caseworker position. The committee also approved a resolution to proclaim May 26 as Memorial Day in Yates County. A resolution recognizing WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday was postponed until the June meeting.

• Approved April 7 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Authorized Public Defender to create and fill part‑time Assistant Public Defender position
• Approved amendment to Resolution 28‑25 (Keuka Housing Council)
• Authorized Commissioner of Social Services to fill caseworker position
• Approved proclamation of May 26 as Memorial Day in Yates County
• Postponed recognition of WWII veteran Archer N. Martin’s 100th birthday to June meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting. It voted to send two resolutions to the Legislative Meeting: authorizing the Chair to sign a contract with Metro Group and awarding the parking lot repair and paving bid to Spallina Material Inc. The committee also approved a resolution to declare surplus Highway equipment and moved unanimously into executive session.

• Approved April 7 minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chair to sign contract with Metro Group (forwarded to Legislature)
• Awarded Parking Lot Repair and Paving bid to Spallina Material Inc. (forwarded to Legislature)
• Approved resolution to declare surplus Highway equipment (forwarded to Legislature)
• Moved into executive session unanimously

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. After discussion, the committee had no objections to forwarding an amendment to Resolution 184‑25 adopting the 2025 non‑union, non‑exempt employee wage schedule to the Legislative Meeting. The committee also agreed to forward an authorization of insurance renewal to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (as submitted)
• Forwarded Amendment to Resolution 184‑25 (2025 non‑union wage schedule) to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Forwarded authorization of insurance renewal to Legislative Meeting (no objections)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It then approved four GML‑239 applications, finding each to have no significant countywide impact. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved GML‑239 for Town of Milo – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Penn Yan auto body shop – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Penn Yan short‑term rental – no significant countywide impact (9 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved GML‑239 for Village of Dresden – no significant countywide impact (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Yates County Legislature

The Legislature unanimously adopted the 2025 Yates County Multi‑Hazard Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update. It also approved contracts for Apex Polygraph Services, an EMS student precepting agreement, and a letter of support to increase Medicaid reimbursements for EMS. Several recognitions of correctional officers, peace officers, and crime‑victims’ rights week were also adopted unanimously.

• Adopted 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized Probation Director and Chair to sign contract with Apex Polygraph Services (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS student precepting agreement with FLCC and FLREMSC (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter supporting increased EMS Medicaid reimbursements (unanimous)
• Recognized National Correctional Officers’ and Employees’ Week (unanimous)
• Recognized Peace Officers’ Memorial Day during National Police Week (unanimous)
• Recognized 2025 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the use of Buildings & Grounds as a placement option for community service participants. Minutes from the March 4 meeting were approved as submitted. The committee voted unanimously to enter executive session. Several resolutions were cleared to proceed to the Legislative Meeting with no objections.

• Approved use of Buildings & Grounds for community service participants (unanimous)
• Approved March 4 minutes as submitted
• Willson & Paddock will sign the audit this month (action approved)
• Authorized Probation Director contract with Apex Polygraph Services to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS Student Precepting Agreement to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Chair to sign Letter of Support to increase Medicaid reimbursements to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Authorized Sheriff to fill full‑time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant position to proceed to Legislative Meeting (no objections)
• Vote to enter executive session – unanimous

Finance Committee

The Public Safety Committee approved the March 4, 2025 minutes and authorized the use of Buildings & Grounds for community‑service participants. It approved multiple resolutions to proceed to the Legislative Meeting, including contracts for the Probation Director, EMS student precepting, and a Medicaid reimbursement support letter, as well as adopting the 2025 Multi‑Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The committee also authorized the Sheriff to fill a full‑time Deputy Lieutenant position and a full‑time temporary Correction Officer position, and entered executive session unanimously.

• Approved minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting
• Approved use of Buildings & Grounds for community‑service participants
• Authorized Probation Director to sign contract with Apex Polygraph Services, LLC
• Authorized Chair to sign EMS Student Precepting Agreement
• Authorized Chair to sign Letter of Support to increase Medicaid reimbursements
• Adopted 2025 Yates County Multi‑Hazard Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan update
• Authorized Sheriff to fill Full‑Time Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant and Temporary Correction Officer positions
• Entered executive session (vote unanimous)

Human Services Committee

The Human Services Committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes and authorized several grant actions, including the Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement grant and Distribution #14 Non‑Competitive Grant. It also approved contract amendments with the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and the New York Department of State, proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month, and reappointed C. Roberts to the Community Services Board. The committee held off on redesignating two handicapped parking spaces as veteran spaces and decided to rewrite the Medicaid resolution for presentation at the April 14 Legislative Meeting.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes as submitted
• Authorized Chairperson to execute Fourth Family Defense Quality Improvement grant
• Authorized Chairperson to execute Distribution #14 Non‑Competitive Grant
• Authorized contract amendment with Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board
• Authorized contract with New York Department of State
• Held off on redesignating two handicapped parking spaces as veteran parking spaces
• Proclaimed May 2025 as Mental Health Month
• Decided to rewrite Medicaid resolution and bring it to the April 14 Legislative Meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee approved the March 3 minutes, issued a permit for the courtyard request, and approved an update for four plow trucks. It also approved forwarding eight public‑works resolutions and two airport resolutions to the Legislative Meeting. The committee decided not to change the May 17 Open House date despite a scheduling conflict.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Courtyard Request permit issuance
• Approved update for four plow trucks
• Approved forwarding of eight public‑works resolutions to Legislative Meeting
• Approved forwarding of two airport resolutions to Legislative Meeting
• Decided to keep Open House on May 17 despite overlap with Historian Conference

Government Operations

The Government Operations Committee approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting. Members Doug Paddock and Dick Harper were assigned to conduct the county audit this month. The committee voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters. No objections were raised to two IT resolutions, allowing them to proceed to the Legislative Meeting.

• Approved March 3 meeting minutes (as submitted)
• Assigned Doug Paddock and Dick Harper to conduct audit this month
• Entered executive session unanimously
• IT resolutions to authorize Singlewire service agreement and amend procurement policy proceeded without objection

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the February 27 minutes and a block consideration of several flood‑damage referrals, finding those referrals have no significant countywide impact. It voted 10‑0 with two abstentions to disapprove the Penn Yan community‑center parking plan, citing significant countywide impact. The board also found no significant impact for a Benton antenna permit and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved block consideration of flood‑damage referrals 2025‑09 through 2025‑19 (unanimous)
• Found no significant countywide impact for those flood‑damage referrals (unanimous)
• Disapproved Penn Yan community‑center parking proposal (10‑0, 2 abstain)
• Found no significant countywide impact for Benton antenna permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)