Jason Long

The committee meeting addressed several administrative and financial items, including the approval of a multi-year grant agreement for the Job Development Bureau, renewal of a digital device service contract, and the declaration of surplus property. A new policy regarding gender-based violence in the workplace was adopted. Additionally, the committee reviewed an annual report on Civil Service activities, authorized budget amendments for housing rehabilitation and capital roadway projects, and approved several new policies for county equipment and network usage. Out-of-state travel requests for department staff were authorized, and various agreements and grant acceptances referred by the Human Services Committee were approved. Finally, the committee authorized the distribution of mortgage tax allocations to local government entities.

The Legislature session covered a wide range of administrative and operational actions. Key topics included the approval of several contract renewals and awards, such as HVAC upgrades for the Sheriff's Administration Building and software support agreements. Significant attention was given to public health initiatives, including the acceptance of HUD lead hazard control grants, the purchase of educational tools for lead and tobacco prevention, and advertising agreements for public outreach. The meeting also addressed budget amendments, capital project closures, property surplus declarations, and appointments to local youth advisory boards and the Genesee-Orleans Regional Arts Council. Additionally, the County Manager provided updates on office facility relocations and broadband project negotiations.

The meeting included several proclamations, including declaring April as Fair Housing Month, and recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week and National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week. The Legislature approved various administrative and operational items, including contract renewals for internet and phone services, pharmacy benefit plan administration, and housing support consulting services. Policy GC-062 regarding memorials was adopted. Additionally, the body authorized budget amendments for history commemorations, opioid abatement settlement funds, and various public health initiatives such as radon programs and promotional advertising. A donation of concert tickets for the Veterans Service Agency was accepted, and funding for the Business Education Alliance was approved. The session concluded with a review and approval of the county audit claims.

The committee meeting covered several key items, including the approval of a 36-month agreement for internet and phone services with Empire Access, the declaration of surplus office equipment, and the amendment of a pharmacy benefit management contract. The Job Development Bureau Director presented an annual report on various workforce and youth employment programs. Additionally, the committee authorized a renewal agreement for housing support services, adopted a memorial policy for county property, approved a joint occupancy agreement for the court facility, and reviewed several out-of-state travel requests. The committee also processed various budget amendments and grant acceptances related to historical commemorations, opioid abatement, public health indoor radon grants, and public health agreements with various local organizations.

The committee reviewed and recommended several contracts and agreements for approval, including farmland protection grant services, inmate communication services, and various maintenance agreements for county facilities and technology. Budget amendments were authorized for law enforcement technology, infrastructure projects, and capital improvements. Additionally, the committee addressed personnel matters, including salary schedule revisions and appointments to the Rochester/Genesee Regional Transportation Authority. The committee also reviewed an annual report from the Soil and Water Conservation District and approved various community event requests.