Susanne E Carlock

The Ways and Means Committee meeting agenda includes amendments to the 2026 salary schedule for the Departments of Health and Economic Development, approval of a settlement agreement regarding the national opioid crisis, and an update on records management. The committee will also review an abstract of claims, authorize budget transfers for the Department of Health, and consider a resolution urging the state to provide fiscal parity for counties compared to other municipalities. Additionally, the agenda covers informational reports from the Department of Health and Real Property Tax Services.

The board meeting agenda included several key topics such as receiving notices of claims, presenting an Earth Day award, and approving an abstract of claims. Further business included authorizing a contract for the Office of Emergency Management, various budget amendments and fund transfers for multiple departments, and establishing a new account for Planning. Additionally, the board considered a lease agreement with the New York State Department of Education, approving mortgage tax receipt apportionments, amending the salary schedule, and authorizing a letter of engagement for legal services. The meeting also addressed chairmanship appointments to the Youth Board.

The committee discussed and approved several items, including amendments to the 2026 county salary schedule for the County Clerk/DMV and Economic Development departments. Bids were awarded for electrical services and courthouse drainage repairs. The committee authorized documentation for Akzo Nobel settlement funds, a grant application for the Northern Border Regional Commission Catalyst Program, and a pole attachment agreement with Armstrong Telecommunications. Additionally, the committee authorized a tower lease agreement, an amendment for a grant award contract for the Sheriff's Office, and an amendment to a contract with the Livingston County Development Corporation. Several resolutions and proclamations were supported, including those recognizing Economic Development Week, Small Business Week, and National Travel and Tourism Week. The committee also passed a resolution opposing a proposal to transfer funds from the Indigent Legal Services Fund to the State's General Fund.

The committee addressed personnel changes within the Department of Health, including the creation of a deputy director position and the decision to rescind a clinical aide position. Economic Development secured approval for a new full-time Senior Economic Development Specialist position. The committee approved participation in a national opioid settlement involving six remnant defendants. County Administration had an abstract of claims approved and received authorization for fund transfers. Additionally, a resolution was passed urging state officials to provide fiscal relief to counties to address rising mandated costs. An account was established for Planning regarding a joint venture. Informational updates were provided on records management and general state budget concerns.

The meeting includes discussions on various personnel changes, specifically amending salary schedules for the Department of Health and the Economic Development department. The committee plans to approve participation in a multi-party opioid settlement agreement. Additionally, the committee will review the abstract of claims, authorize budget transfers, and propose a resolution urging state officials to provide fiscal relief to county governments to address rising mandated costs. Various departments, including Records Management, Purchasing, and Real Property Tax Services, will provide informational updates.