Todd K. Baxter

The committee authorized resolutions for adjustments to county-owned facilities within state rights of way, approved a contract for the maintenance of state traffic signal equipment, entered an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Henrietta for a sidewalk extension project, and authorized a contract for the operation and maintenance of the Colonel Patrick Oor Bridge.

The committee discussed and approved several resolutions, including the acceptance of additional funding from the New York State Office of Mental Health and the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. They also authorized funding for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act, approved contracts for assisted transportation and in-home support services, and accepted settlement funds related to e-cigarette vaping litigation. Additionally, the committee discussed and approved an increase in funding for capital roof improvement projects.

The committee discussed the fee structure for forensic laboratory services, clarifying that fees are based on a three-year rolling average of test volume and are designed to neither subsidize nor generate profit from external county contracts. The committee also reviewed a grant from the New York State Division of Homeland Security, explaining the reduction in funding compared to previous years due to increased competition from other agencies, and confirmed that the grant supports training and equipment for the sheriff's office tactical team. Additionally, the committee acted on several other referrals.

The committee authorized an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Henrietta for the Caulkins Road sidewalk extension project, funded in part by the county. Additionally, the committee approved intermunicipal agreements with the North Grease Fire District and the Barnard Fire District regarding the storage and deployment of the Monroe County Hazardous Materials Response Truck and the Special Operations Unit response truck, respectively.

The committee held a public forum during which concerns were raised regarding the presence of Aello Airlines at the Frederick Douglas Airport, citing moral objections related to the airline's contracts with ICE and concerns about deportation practices. Following the public comment period, the committee proceeded to address new business, during which a motion was made and passed to move the agenda as a whole.