Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Deborah J. Makowski’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Audit & Control Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed several proposed resolutions regarding property management and leasing matters. Key topics included the transfer of foreclosed properties to the local land bank, the transfer of a tax foreclosure property to the Village of Mayville, and the acquisition of property by the county transit authority for future capital projects. Additionally, the committee discussed a ten-year lease agreement with the town for office space to house the Public Defender's Family Court Division, which includes negotiated terms for maintenance, utilities, and necessary buildout costs supported by state grant funding.
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The committee meeting addressed public commentary regarding a tax foreclosure matter. Key discussion topics included the review and approval of resolutions for the transfer of tax-foreclosed properties to the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, the Village of Mayville, and CHQ Transit. Additionally, the committee reviewed the total tax liability associated with the properties designated for the Land Bank transfer.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Public Facilities Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed three primary agenda items. First, they reviewed a proposed local law requiring motorists to maintain a three-foot distance when passing non-motorists to improve safety. Second, they approved a resolution authorizing New York State Department of Transportation undertakings. Finally, the committee authorized a lease agreement with the Town of Chautauqua for office space for the Public Defender's family court division, which involved discussions on necessary building renovations and consolidation of lease-related resolutions.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Office Of Senator Chuck Schumer Press Conference
The press conference addressed the economic crisis in the Western New York grape industry, specifically the impact of sudden contract cancellations on local growers. Senator Schumer advocated for United States Department of Agriculture intervention, calling for the purchase of Concord grapes to provide market stability and relief to the local farming community. Key discussions included the importance of multi-generational farming, the critical role of the Cornell Lake Erie Research Extension Lab in agricultural innovation, and efforts by local cooperatives to develop value-added products and explore new markets to ensure industry resilience.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
