Sheri A. Ferdula

The legislature addressed various administrative and budgetary matters, including the review of departmental communications and annual reports. Key actions included the approval of contracts for Social Services safe dwelling rates, election equipment transportation, Public Health system of care, and medical billing services. Financial approvals included budget amendments and appropriations for the Treasurer's office, Sewer District parking lot repairs, Highway Department carpet replacement, and fire panel upgrades at the County Office and Court Facility. The legislature also authorized salary schedule amendments, finalized agreements for the In Rem foreclosure process and the TANF Summer Youth Employment Program, retained counsel for a federal civil lawsuit, and moved forward with plans to develop a Children's Center. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled regarding major upgrades to the Herkimer County Sewer District wastewater treatment plant.

The committee discussed and approved a contract for architectural and engineering services and the appropriation of funds. Additionally, they discussed and referred an amendment to a previous resolution to the Administration/Veterans' Affairs Committee.

The committee meeting involved discussions regarding the setting of a public hearing for a sewer plant upgrade. The item was unanimously approved and moved forward as a resolution by both the Natural Resources and Ways & Means committees.

The committee meeting addressed several administrative and fiscal items. Key discussion topics included the approval of the Department of Social Services annual report, the authorization of domestic violence state aid safe dwelling rates, and several contract approvals related to medical billing, the System of Care grant, and preschool special education services. Additionally, the committee authorized the utilization of funding for Farmers Market coupons for older adults.

The meeting included the approval of a contract with BOCES for the Summer Youth Employment Program. Additionally, the committees held an executive session to discuss staff in the Employment and Training Administration department.