David Sutton

The Board of Directors approved the annual review of the Mission Statement, Performance Measures, Investment Policy, and Disposition of Property Guidelines, determining that no changes were necessary. Committee memberships for the Audit and Finance Committee and the Governance Committee were established. Officers for the upcoming term were elected. The Board also approved the Independent Auditor's Report for the previous fiscal year and the Annual Report. Additionally, the Board approved budgets for fiscal years 2026 through 2030 and ratified past actions of officers and directors.

The meeting focused on various updates regarding chemical dependency and public health initiatives. Discussions covered SCCS updates including crisis call routing, housing grant applications, and opioid fund usage. SCASAS reported on audit successes, program vacancies, and potential improvements for court and hospital evaluations. Public Health Nursing discussed spike alert protocols and harm reduction vending machines. The Steuben Prevention Coalition shared data on overdose mapping, training programs, and upcoming summer safety events. Additionally, the Family Service Society reported on their ongoing audits and youth-focused programs.

The committee discussed and approved several departmental requests. In Community Services, a Memorandum of Understanding with Arbor Housing Development was authorized. Regarding Social Services, the committee approved the issuance of a Request for Proposal for a warming center, incorporating specific changes regarding security protocols, facility location criteria, and operational capacity. Public Health agenda items included the approval of new preschool contracts, an amendment to the Addison Central School transportation rate, and the extension of an inter-municipal agreement for preschool transportation services with Chemung County. Additionally, a tuition aid request for a social services employee was approved.

The committee addressed several department and agency requests. Planning department initiatives included approving an MOU with the Village of Bath for a bus shelter, authorizing a contract for mobility management funding, setting the review period for Agricultural District No. 3, and accepting a bid for a transit shelter. Outside agency actions involved designating an official tourism promotion agency and accepting a Local Government Efficiency Grant. Additionally, the Industrial Development Agency provided updates on various projects, including the Bonatrans site plan, the Park Grove housing project, the Curtiss School Redevelopment, infrastructure sewer projects, and efforts to improve communication with small businesses.

The committee addressed several departmental requests, including a contract renewal for the District Attorney's office and the reclassification of a part-time Assistant District Attorney position. The meeting featured a commendation for emergency responders and the introduction of a new Deputy Director of 911. Several grants were accepted, and contracts were authorized for radio and telephone equipment for a backup 911 center, as well as physicals for the Corning City Hazmat Team. The Sheriff's Office received approvals for various grants, software license renewals, and contracts. Furthermore, the committee discussed and approved the amendment of School Resource Officer contracts, the creation of two additional Deputy Sheriff positions, and the installation of license plate reader equipment. Finally, an update was provided on the implementation of an animal abuse registry.