Sheila Parks

The committee meeting covered updates from the Division of Management and Budget regarding sales tax trends, a report from the County Treasurer concerning building and permit data, and status reports from Real Property Tax Services and the Information Technology Services department. The committee moved to carry several resolutions forward to the County Legislature, including the apportionment of mortgage tax, the adoption of an information technology and cybersecurity governance policy, authorization for legal research product agreements with Thomson Reuters and LexisNexis, and modifications to the budget.

The committee meeting included monthly reports from the Division of Health and Human Services, including updates from Fearless!, public health services, and various department representatives. Public comments were received from several community members on health and human services matters. The committee passed resolutions to authorize the County Manager to enter into contracts for home health and personal care aides and to partner with Eastern University for social work practicum placements. An executive session was held to discuss vendor contracts.

The meeting included a presentation on a countywide assessment of potable water and wastewater infrastructure. Updates were provided by the Division of Planning and the Division of Community Resources. A resolution was introduced to authorize the County Manager to sign the 2026-2027 annual plan update for the Sullivan County Office for the Aging. An executive session was conducted to discuss various vendor contracts.

The committee held a meeting where the Commissioner of the Division of Human Resources provided an update on the division's activities. Additionally, the session included time for public comments from attendees.

The committee held an executive meeting to review several resolutions, including ratifying a memorandum of agreement with the Teamsters Probation Unit and setting a public hearing regarding a property tax cap override. Discussion points involved establishing a standard work day for an elected official, amending discretionary funding allocations for community and health projects, and correcting a previous resolution. Additionally, the committee authorized grant applications for traffic safety and communications, approved an agreement for public health implementation services, and selected a consultant for a solar and battery storage project.