Oswego County

The committee addressed several resolutions, including the acceptance of grant funding for the Emergency Management Office, the reclassification of positions within the E911 and Department of Social Services, the creation of a new Corrections Officer position, and budget modifications for various county departments. Additionally, the committee reviewed policy updates for public information, emergency response planning, and purchasing card procedures, and received departmental updates from Human Resources, Administration, Treasurer, and Purchasing departments.

The Board reviewed and approved the 2026 modified budget, payroll certification for employees, and reconciled bank statements. Key discussions included staff changes and future planning, the authorization of a water chestnut treatment contract with Chase Enterprises, updates on the Water Quality Coordinating Committee, and the development of employee evaluation forms. The Board also entered an executive session regarding litigation. Staff reports provided updates on agricultural assessments, stormwater training, wetland delineation preparations, reforestation project status, and various grant-funded program activities, including the Water Chestnut and AEM programs.

The board meeting agenda includes the review of the annual report for contracted programs and services, as well as an update on Integrated Subcommittee meeting activities and a follow-up on the Provider Expo. New business items cover program overviews for St. John's Community Services and Liberty Resources' Post Crisis Engagement Navigator service, updates on vocational services from Farnham Family Services, senior center openings, reallocations of state local assistance funding, and preparations for a transportation RFP.

The Board of Directors approved the 2022 modified budget, the 2023 budget, and the December 2022 payroll certification. The board also approved a quote for an awning at the district entrance, authorized the payment of the 2023 retirement bill to the New York State & Local Retirement System, and passed resolutions regarding cost-share track farm projects. Additionally, the board decided to hold annual staff leave that would otherwise be lost at the end of the year. Discussions were held on various operational topics, including performance measures, district law changes, employee handbooks, and updates on ongoing projects such as culvert replacements and shoreline restoration.

The committee passed multiple resolutions, including appointing members to the Fire Advisory Board, modifying emergency management staffing and accepting grant funding, authorizing budgetary modifications for the Sheriff's Office, and establishing intermunicipal agreements with the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the City of Syracuse Police Department. Additionally, the committee approved capital project funding for ballistic vests, created a law intern position for the District Attorney's office, and amended the District Attorney's salary. Departmental updates were provided by the EMS, EMO, District Attorney, Sheriff, Probation, and Search and Rescue departments.