Donald N. Borland

The board addressed various committee agenda items, including contract procurement and negotiations. Key actions included the approval of a consulting contract with CCSI for electronic health record implementation and an agreement with the town of Veric regarding flood plain management services. The board reviewed 2026 budget amendments and discussed financial matters, specifically trends in unemployment insurance claims and pilot payment collections. Public health initiatives were detailed, covering the use of emergency preparedness grants for staff training and the importance of mutual aid agreements. Other items included the scheduling of the Brightest Star Award to recognize student achievement and the review of a tourism promotion development grant for Seneca Lake Resorts.

The board conducted a public hearing regarding agricultural land in the town of Waterloo. Key resolutions included authorizing property transfers, the distribution of mortgage tax, and intermunicipal agreements for water and sewer authority funding, court security, and floodplain management. Appointments were made to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and the County Planning Board. The board authorized various contracts, including AI medical transcription services, HVAC and utility service agreements, and software upgrades for the E-911 center. Furthermore, the board approved an out-of-state travel request, a feasibility study for the courthouse, and an initiative to improve data collection processes for opioid overdoses and suicides, while also supporting state-level legislation for deer protection.

The Local Solid Waste Management Plan (LSWMP) for Seneca County outlines a ten-year strategy (2024-2033) to manage solid waste by describing current programs, projecting waste totals, and identifying alternatives for increased diversion. The plan details the planning unit's description, waste quantities, existing management systems, administrative structures, and an implementation schedule. Seneca County's goals are to create a feasible and economic approach to future solid waste, reduce the amount of solid waste generated, and identify alternative options to landfills. This is supported by twenty-two strategies categorized into Recycling and Waste Reduction, Organics, Commercial and Demolition (C&D) and Industrial Waste, and Industry-Specific Waste.

The Seneca County Local Development Corporation (SCLDC) aims to drive proactive economic and community development through strategic collaboration, focusing on strengthening economic capacity, coordinating countywide investments, and fostering sustainable regional growth. The plan, formalizing a 5-Year Economic Development Plan starting in 2026, identifies key priorities including developing a centralized information hub, creating a business concierge service, and offering collaborative grant support. It addresses challenges such as housing shortages, infrastructure limitations, and the need for coordinated resources, while positioning SCLDC as a central coordinating hub to unite public and private partners for effective regional development.

The board discussed the Discover Seneca Strategic Plan 2026-2030, covering tourism development, year-round programming, and revitalization initiatives for local business and resorts. The meeting also included planning for a countywide economic development summit, considerations regarding infrastructure and housing, and a review of the administrative and compliance contract with the MRB Group. Additional topics included preparations for a site visit by RKG Associates, ongoing redevelopment initiatives in Ovid, and operational inquiries regarding the Finger Lakes Regional Airport.