Christopher P. DeBolt

The meeting included discussions on several key areas. The committee approved resolutions concerning re-appointments and new appointments to the Ontario County Four Seasons Local Development Corporation. Updates were provided regarding CCE, noting strong enrollment at Camp Bristol Hills, the replacement of a pool house roof, and the commencement of a significant capital project to replace bathroom/shower facilities and the associated septic system. Furthermore, the committee reviewed the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Update, discussing the incorporation of agricultural and economic strategy elements, and the Rail Corridor as a priority project. Discussion also covered the preparatory schedule for Census 2020 and potential changes to BOS Committees.

The Public Works Committee meeting addressed various resolutions and updates across multiple departments. Key discussions included approving contracts for furniture reassembly and IT equipment/installation related to FLCC capital projects, and discussing the status of the ZEV Fleet Replacement Program. Resolutions were passed concerning capital projects such as wastewater treatment plant improvements, intersection improvements for County Road 46, and design services for Ontario Beach Park Improvements. Other resolutions authorized contracting for electrical services for the Firing Range Improvement project and the purchase of easements for a culvert extension on County Road 33. The committee also reviewed an informational item on sewer billing and a resolution calling for a public hearing regarding a sewer district extension. Finally, there was a resolution for Ontario County to participate in Operation Green Light.

The key discussion topics for the meeting included authorizing a public hearing regarding A.R. Building, authorizing or inducing the Ajay Glass project, and providing an update on the status of the Cross Road Solar initiative. In administrative matters, the board addressed outstanding invoices for payment and reviewed reports including the Airport Update and Investment Report.

The meeting commenced with the appointment of David Phillips as Chair due to the absence of the official Chair. A new Supervisor for Seneca, Roslyn Grammar, was introduced. New Business focused on potential IDA assistance requests. Ajay Glass proposed relocating and expanding its glass subcontractor operations, requesting a PILOT agreement and tax exemptions, leading to the authorization of a public hearing. Cross Road Solar presented its community solar facility project, also requesting a PILOT agreement and mortgage recording tax exemption, which also resulted in the authorization of a public hearing. Old Business included granting LTEVM an accommodation to phase fee payments until October 2026 due to financing issues. The Board authorized and induced projects for Akoustis Technologies, Inc., involving an extension/new agreement with significant cost-to-benefit ratios, and for CooperVision, an amendment to increase sales tax exemptions. Empire Real Homes requested incentives for a $4.8 million project, which was authorized despite neighbor concerns regarding fencing and noise. SunnKing also requested incentives for its relocation to Bloomfield, which was authorized. Administrative items included authorizing funding for the Annual Report, approving the December 15, 2025 meeting minutes, approving various invoices for payment, approving updated airport development and minimum standards, and funding the Ag Appreciation Banquet. An update on the IDA's involvement in approximately twenty projects since January 2025 was also shared.

Key discussions included the presentation and approval of an agreement between the Office for the Aging and Interim Health Care of Rochester for 2016, and another agreement between the Office for the Aging and Ontario ARC for Exercise and Nutrition Classes for 2016. The committee also received an update on the Nutrition Kitchen Task Force's progress. For Workforce Development, two resolutions concerning re-appointments and appointments to the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Board were approved as a block. The Department of Social Services presented the 2015 Annual Report and a resolution establishing the 2016 Foster Care Rates, noting that the State would assume responsibility for MAGI Medicaid recertifications effective August 1, 2016.