Michael C. Bartolotti

The committee meeting covered several financial and administrative items. Key topics included a review of county revenue, specifically sales tax reports and board-in revenue trends for the correctional facility. The committee approved several budgetary amendments related to the State Homeland Security Program grant, property foreclosures, health department preschool program costs, and installment debt service corrections for body cameras. Furthermore, the committee discussed and approved fund transfers for the Department of Public Works, furniture and furnishings for various departments through a capital project, and the purchase of an air ventilation system for the Sheriff's evidence lab. Additional business included the review of a sales tax exemption pilot program for clothing and footwear, the appointment of a new Commissioner of Planning, and the distribution of semi-annual mortgage tax payments to local municipalities.

The meeting focused on the 2023 budget review for several accounts. Discussions included the membership dues for various organizations, an update on the tourism industry and a correction to the I Love New York Program budget allocation, efforts to manage transportation costs, and collaborative initiatives involving the Economic Development Corporation and local business councils. Additionally, the committee inquired about the status of potential development projects, the impact of regional infrastructure investments, and administrative expenditures related to the Industrial Development Agency.

The committee discussed and approved funding for lights for a Bureau of Emergency Services vehicle. They also approved the renewal of the Community Engagement and Police Advisory Board (CEPAB) and authorized an intermunicipal agreement to establish a mutual aid and rapid response plan for local police departments.

The meeting included a proclamation recognizing the Putnam County Sheriff's Department. Legislative actions included approval of fund transfers for the Department of Social Services, the creation of a part-time paralegal position in the Law Department, and the reclassification of an accountant position to a fiscal manager in the Office for Senior Resources. The legislature authorized budgetary amendments for Tilly Foster Farm renovations and a year-end journal entry. They also approved the conveyance of tax-foreclosed property to the Town of Putnam Valley for municipal use, authorized the execution of state transportation grant agreements, and continued the operation of the Croton Falls Commuter Shuttle. Additionally, the legislature issued a negative declaration under SEQRA for the Austin Road Field project, declared its intent to act as lead agency for highway infrastructure improvements on Route 6 and Farrington Road, and approved additional funding for ADA compliance at various facilities and the replacement of generators at the Veterans Home and 121 Main Street. The board also re-appointed members to the Plumbing and Mechanical Trades Board.

The Physical Services Committee discussed several key items, including approval for a utility easement to facilitate a bridge replacement project and various budgetary amendments related to finance and the Department of Public Works. The committee also considered rescinding specific past resolutions concerning the sale of county property, evaluating the inclusion of parcels into the county's agricultural district, and providing an update on the annual public transportation agency safety plan as required by federal regulations.