Economic Development And Planning Committee Regular Meeting
The committee meeting addressed resolutions regarding the authorization of a second public hearing for a CDBG water street grant and the acceptance of a County Infrastructure Grant Program award to facilitate a project management agreement with the Town of Lyons. Additionally, a tourism progress report was presented, covering recent marketing activities, brochure distribution, grant applications, travel writer visits, and upcoming tourism events, including the hosting of a press trip.
Oct 20, 2026·
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The board addressed numerous operational and budgetary items, including authorization for indigent burials, caregiver program funding, and awarding contracts for emergency response monitoring and neurologic music therapy. Decisions were made regarding the abolition and creation of several staff positions across the Department of Social Services, Public Health, and the Sheriff's Office. Significant discussion occurred concerning the establishment of a dental clinic, including the creation of dental titles and the acquisition of practice management software. Additionally, the board approved various contracts for infrastructure projects, including the Joy Road Bridge, and authorized applications for state funding related to tourism and resilience strategies.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting
Economic Development & Planning Committee Minutes
The committee reviewed updates regarding the Wayne County Fair, including budget support for 4-H students and a proposed paving project that must undergo the county's procurement process. Various resolutions were approved for the CDBG program, a resilience strategy application, and billboard services. The tourism department discussed marketing efforts for the Apple Tasting Tour, the Haunted History Trail, and the issuance of an RFQ for a mobile application. Additionally, discussions were held regarding regional funding for an economic development learning center and a proposal for a new administrative position to oversee economic and workforce development.
Oct 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Economic Development And Planning Committee Regular Meeting
The committee meeting addressed various operational and strategic initiatives for the Economic Development and Planning department. Key topics included authorization for a second public hearing regarding the CDBG program and requests for CDBG agreement extensions, submission of a grant application for the NYS Countywide Resilience Implementation Strategy Program, and approval of a billboard advertising agreement with Lamar Advertising. Additionally, the committee reviewed tourism progress reports, designated the official Tourism Promotion Agent for 2027, authorized an application for NYS Tourism Matching Funds, and discussed the acceptance of quotes for outdoor tourism mobile application improvements.
