Sarah Rogers

The committee discussed concerns about new positions within the County, particularly regarding the difficulty in reaching certain departments. An update clarified the transfer of the animal cruelty budget line from the District Attorney's Office to the Sheriff's Office, with DA positions being absorbed by the Sheriff's Office. The Board of Elections provided an update on voter registration changes and the Shoebox Grant. The committee also discussed employee access improvements through the MUNIS software system and a new online job application system. Additionally, the meeting addressed the establishment of 2026 Workers' Compensation Self-insurance Plan Premium Equivalents and preliminary findings from the County's salary study.

A public hearing will be held regarding the issuance of Revenue Bonds (Rochester Regional Health Energy Projects), Series 2025, to finance energy-related improvements at various hospitals and facilities owned or operated by Rochester Regional Health or its affiliates. The improvements include upgrading central utility plant assets, installing solar arrays, replacing air handling units, upgrading building automation systems, implementing battery storage solutions, and making other infrastructure improvements. The hearing is to obtain approvals from multiple County Legislatures and Executives as required by the Internal Revenue Code.

The committee discussed the need for County funding for Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) due to the loss of SNAP-Ed program funding, emphasizing the importance of maintaining nutrition education services within Wayne County. Concerns were raised about potential overlap between CCE's services and those provided by County departments. The committee also discussed and approved the authorization to submit an application to the FY 2026 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant Program. The Tourism Department monthly report was submitted.

The Board of Supervisors discussed and adopted a local law superseding Public Officers Law Section 3(1) regarding the residency requirements for certain officers. The local law exempts the position of County Auditor from the requirement that county employees reside in Wayne County, provided they reside in New York State and a geographically contiguous county.

The Town Board meeting covered various topics, including the approval of bills and a letter from Ag and Markets regarding a municipal shelter inspection. The board accepted the consent agenda, which included previous meeting minutes, the Town Clerk's report, the Town Supervisor's report, monthly departmental reports, and budgetary transfers. Several appointments were made to various committees, including the Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Park Committee, and the Planning Board. The board also authorized advertising for a Clerk of the Works position, approved a janitorial cleaning agreement, and a contract for fire extinguisher maintenance. A resolution was adopted to authorize a contract for a new phone system. A resolution was also adopted to reinstate certain parcels back onto the tax roll for the Pultneyville Lighting District. The purchase of a new riding mower and a mower/snow blower were approved, along with a resolution establishing a discounted water rate for Mott's LLP. Finally, the board went into executive session to discuss personnel issues and the potential purchase of property.