Safety And Rules Committee Meeting
The Safety & Rules Committee addressed several financial and administrative matters requiring referral to the Finance Committee, including the appropriation of $325,317.13 for 2025 Assigned Counsel Expenses, and authorization for the purchase of FOIL software from Just FOIA for $9,184. The committee discussed an upcoming statewide DMV software migration closure impacting DMV offices. Discussions also covered amending the local law regarding building and fire codes, which necessitates a public hearing. Personnel actions included approving the refill of a Correctional Facility Nurse position (info only) and a Deputy Sheriff position, and approving salary increases for Assistant Public Defender positions, including the creation of a contracted (1099) part-time position. The committee also referred a sick leave donation request, authorized declaring a surplus snowmobile trailer, and referred out-of-state travel requests for the Sheriff's Office. Furthermore, the committee referred actions regarding the creation of a Criminal Law Associate position in the District Attorney's office, modification of the Eaton Center lease for upfront payment savings, and an application to create a Chenango County Landbank.