James L. Allard

The committee discussed several items, including the acceptance of an equipment donation of tasers for the Sheriff's Office, a potential contract for vegetation control, and contract amendments and renewals regarding software services. Reports were provided on cannabis shop enforcement and office structure improvements for the District Attorney's Office. Additionally, the committee addressed the renewal of a service agreement for emergency services, grant budget adjustments, regional radio consortium participation, and the status of EMS staffing. The Probation Department received authorization to purchase a 4WD vehicle and lease another, and the committee approved the creation of new correction officer positions. Finally, law enforcement grant awards were approved for the villages of Bath and Wayland, and guidelines were discussed regarding the use of such grants for patrol vehicle purchases.

The meeting agenda includes a report from the Treasurer, an update on the status of the LBI Grant application, a review of the current property inventory, and discussions regarding the sale of properties.

The committee authorized a public hearing for land inclusion in agricultural districts, initiated an eight-year review for District 3, and approved an RFP for a bus shelter. The meeting included the creation of the America 250 Commemoration Advisory Board and approval of an invoice for the historian luncheon. Additionally, the committee approved a $20,000 funding request for a GPS survey system for the Soil and Water Conservation District, awarded Steuben County Destination Development Grants to five local projects, and passed a motion to memorialize opposition to state legislation concerning renewable energy siting on state forests. Finally, the committee enacted a moratorium on issuing new permits for the land spreading of biosolids within the county.

The meeting included a presentation of the Treasurer's Report and a status update on the LBI grant application. The board reviewed several inventory projects involving title searches, demolition scheduling, and rehabilitation efforts. Action was taken to authorize a Purchase and Sale Agreement for a property in Corning, to solicit sealed bids for a property in Cohocton, and to contract for the cleanup of a property in Savona prior to its scheduled demolition.

The committee meeting agenda includes several departmental requests. Planning items involve authorizing a public hearing for agricultural districts, a review of District 3, committee updates, a compliance review, and issuing an RFP for a bus shelter. Historian matters include creating a commemoration committee and approving a catering invoice. County manager items cover a funding request for a GPS system for the Soil and Water Conservation District. Outside agency reports feature activity updates from the Soil and Water Conservation District and the awarding of destination development grants. The agenda also includes a session for new business regarding a biosolids update.