Ruth A. Doyle

The meeting commenced with a call to order, roll call, prayer, and a pledge of allegiance, followed by a memorial ceremony for a deceased member. Key discussion items included recognizing World AIDS Day and Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month. Resolutions authorized the abolition of a Computer Programmer/Analyst position and the creation of a Computer Technician position in the Information Technology Office. Actions were taken to authorize the Chair to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement for Attack Surface Management with New York State entities. Several modifications to the 2025 Budget were proposed for the Sheriff's Office to accept grant funding (Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and Operation Stone Garden Grant), for Community Services regarding NYS Office of Mental Health funding, and for Social Services to cover higher than anticipated expenses for the Child Care Block Grant and Safety Net. Other budgetary actions included modifications for the Department of Highways for machinery rental and equipment repair. The Board also authorized soliciting bids for the Highway Maintenance and Administration Facility and accepting grant award funds for demolition at 18 Main Street in the Town of Hammond, which included modifying the 2025 Budget for the County Attorney's Office. The adoption of Local Law I (Tax Cap Override for FY 2026) was addressed. Further authorizations included signing contracts for Early Intervention Services rates for the Public Health Department, for cleaning and minor repair services for court facilities, and for Pro-Act administrative services for the Employer Group Waiver Plan. The Board adopted the Mortgage Tax Report, charged tax items, and authorized the Chair to sign a contract with Soil and Water Conservation District for the Invasive Species Grant Program Round 4 2025. A five-year agreement with Motorola Solutions for Rapid Notification Software was authorized. New business included establishing a date for the Organizational Board Meeting and appointing the Director of the Real Property Tax Office. The meeting concluded with reports and potential Executive Sessions regarding litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments.

The agenda for the Services Committee meeting included several key items for discussion and resolution. Community Services items involved modifying the 2025 Budget to accommodate New York State Office of Mental Health funding and presenting an update on clinic statistics, showing data on face-to-face percentages and wait lists. Public Health agenda items covered the authorization to abolish and create a Public Health Educator position, accepting Walmart Spark Good Local Grant funds for the "Heroes of Health" Campaign, and authorizing the Chair to sign an MOU with the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council. Social Services provided a monthly update focusing on Children's Services statistics, including referrals, safety checks, foster care caseloads, and changes in children in care. Old Business included an update on the arming of Probation Officers. The meeting also included reports from various advisory boards and scheduled an Executive Session to discuss litigation, negotiations, personnel, and appointments.

The Finance Committee agenda included several key items. Discussions or resolutions covered support for Clarkson University's application to the EDA for the Solinsky Center for Engineering Innovation. Contract authorizations included an agreement with the St. Lawrence County Fire Training Facility, Inc., for priority use by the Self-Insurance Plan participants. The committee reviewed modifications to the 2025 Budget concerning the distribution of additional sales tax and Tribal State Compact Funds. Other financial matters included designating bank depositories and investments, authorizing a blanket bond, and approving petty cash accounts. The committee also addressed resolutions for correcting erroneous taxes, authorizing corrections for the Richard E. Winter Cancer Treatment Center, approving the use of county-owned machinery, authorizing multi-year agreements for winter road maintenance, authorizing the purchase of easements for the CR 54 & McEwen Road Bridge, granting an easement to National Grid for utility installation related to the Maintenance and Administration Facility, and authorizing organizational changes within the Department of Highways. Budget modifications for the Solid Waste Department, acceptance of NY250 funds, and authorization to sign numerous contracts with various organizations were also on the agenda. Additionally, the committee reviewed committee reports and planned for an executive session.

The meeting agenda included the presentation of several resolutions requiring the Chair's signature. Key resolutions involved authorizing the Chair to sign a Federal Equitable Sharing Program Agreement and Annual Certification Report for both the District Attorney's Office and the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, a resolution was presented calling upon the Federal Government to restore funding and collaborate with New York State to address legitimate fraud concerns related to TANF, CCDF, and SSBG programs, thereby preventing financial burdens from shifting to St. Lawrence County taxpayers. The agenda also included items for Old/New Business, Chair's Appointments, and Adjournment.

The meeting agenda included the adoption of Rules of Procedure for the Board of Legislators and the election of the Chair and Vice Chair. Key resolutions involved calling upon the Governor and NYS Department of Health to preserve North Star Health Alliance. Other significant actions included authorizing consent agreements for the Cybersecurity Grant Program related to MFA hard tokens, extending the GIS hosting agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country, and modifying budgets related to the County Transit System, including contracts with Volunteer Transportation Center, Inc. for Mobility Management and First Mile Last Mile services. The Board also addressed the replacement of a Community Health Educator position with a Public Health Educator, accepted a Walmart Spark Good Local Grant for the "Heroes of Health" Campaign, authorized an MOU with the North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, expressed support for Clarkson University's Solinsky Center funding application, authorized a contract renewal for the Fire Training Facility, modified budgets for sales tax distribution and Tribal State Compact Funds, and designated bank depositories and investment policies for County funds.