Jeffrey Stalker

The committee reviewed department reports and considered several resolution transmittals. Public Health reported on immunization activities, disease statistics, and community outreach programs. The Mental Health department provided data on billing productivity, fiscal compliance, and plans for electronic record system modernization, while also discussing safety collaboration and mental health awareness. The Nursing Home provided updates on staffing statistics, CMS 5-star ratings, financial reports regarding occupancy and daily rates, and audit results. Resolutions were approved to amend business associate agreements with the regional health information organization, create a full-time infection preventionist position, enter into a new agreement for clinical laboratory services, and authorize the purchase of historical software licenses.

The committee reviewed monthly reports from the Veterans Service Agency, the Department of Aging and Youth, and the Department of Social Services, covering service data, financial updates, and caseload statistics. Key approvals included a pilot transportation contract with RTS for seniors, authorization for staff to conduct client-related out-of-county travel, the appointment of new members to the Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, an amendment to the Thomson Reuters contract for additional legal research licenses, a new agreement with St. Peter's Health Partners for forensic medical services at the Child Advocacy Center, and the restructuring of Department of Social Services personnel by abolishing an Employment and Training Counselor position to create a Senior Housing Coordinator position to better address homeless housing needs.

The board meeting focused on the authorization of a loan modification for a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund to the Wayne County Regional Land Bank. This modification addresses the reallocation of funds due to the discovery of petroleum-impacted soil at specific project sites and a change in the scope of work regarding property demolition.

The Committee reviewed monthly activity reports from the Probation, Fire Coordinator, Coroner, Pre-Trial, EMS, Public Defender, Sheriff, Emergency Management, and District Attorney departments. Key actions included authorizing budget amendments for coroner autopsy expenses, public defender grants, and sheriff equipment, such as a portable drug analyzer and security software. The committee also approved the regrading of several positions in the Public Defender and District Attorney offices, the creation of senior assistant positions, the execution of professional service agreements including veterinary services and a school resource officer contract, and the declaration of a sole source for EMS supplies.

The meeting involves the presentation and review of several referral actions. Key topics include a town-wide text amendment concerning signs in the Town of Sodus, a subdivision project at Mildhan Road in the Town of Walworth, a subdivision project at Swadling Road in the Town of Walworth, and a site plan for a new retail auto parts building in the Town of Ontario.