Barb Benjamin

The committee meeting focused on a variety of health and social services business, including the acceptance of grant funding for the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program and the approval of various service contracts. Key items included a facility use agreement with Alfred University, a partnership with Eric Jones Studios LLC for an accessibility project, an application for a cancer action mini-grant, and several personnel requests to fill positions within the Public Health and Social Services departments. Additionally, the committee reviewed contract renewals and cooperative agreements for child welfare and fraud investigation services, including agreements with Hillside Children's Center, the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's office, and the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group.

The Board conducted a public hearing on a local law to authorize a traffic diversion program. Key resolutions included the adoption of this traffic diversion program, the appointment of members to the Industrial Development Agency, the re-appointment of various county officials, and the establishment of several capital project accounts for bridge maintenance. Additionally, the Board authorized budget transfers for pre-trial services, accepted state grant funds for veteran-serving organizations and indigent legal services, and approved multiple professional service agreements related to 911 communications, jail food services, and mental health counseling. The Board also reviewed and approved audit claims for payment.

The committee discussed various personnel matters, including requests to fill a Deputy Personnel Officer position and to create and fill a Human Resources Specialist position. The committee also debated and adopted the County Gender-Based Violence and the Workplace Policy. Additionally, the committee reviewed a Builders Risk Insurance proposal for a new facility and heard reports from the Director of the Veterans' Service Agency regarding program updates and the County Clerk concerning DMV software issues, fraudulent license plates, and toll-by-mail errors. The meeting included an executive session to discuss the acquisition, sale, or lease of real property and the approval of a seasonal Lifeguard Supervisor position.

The committee reviewed departmental reports from the District Attorney, Public Defender, Conflict Defender, Emergency Management Services, Probation Department, and the Sheriff's Office. Key actions included approving requests to fill confidential secretary positions in the District Attorney and Conflict Defender offices, and discussing potential negative impacts of proposed Medicaid crossover payment cuts on ambulance services. Additionally, the committee authorized grant-funded equipment agreements for the Probation Department, established a capital project for the ESInet Readiness Grant, and approved an application for a Small Rural Tribal Body Worn Camera Program grant. The committee also addressed internal concerns regarding Sheriff's Office operations, debated jail management and staffing, and approved appointments to the Traffic Safety Board.

The committee addressed several infrastructure projects, including authorizations for the purchase of two plow trucks to ensure compliance with upcoming emissions regulations and the purchase of vehicle lifting equipment for the new shop. Approvals were granted for contracts regarding culvert replacement projects on County Road 31 and County Road 2, as well as bridge deck work on Crawford Creek. The committee also authorized construction support and inspection agreements, a no-cost time extension for a bridge replacement project, and a shared services agreement with the NYSDOT. Staffing requests to fill laborer and welder positions were approved. Additionally, the committee discussed resolutions urging the New York State Legislature to provide financial reimbursement to counties for waste tire management and plastic recycling programs. An executive session was held to discuss real estate matters, and updates were provided on the new shop construction and the upcoming Solid Waste Advisory Committee meeting.