Steuben County

The committee discussed several department-specific items, including a probation agreement with IPPC Technologies for electronic device monitoring software and several Sheriff's office initiatives, such as staff commendations, the acceptance of the NYS CARES Up Grant, and an agreement for grant fund management. The committee also authorized an amendment to the ViaPath inmate telephone services contract to reflect FCC rate changes and accepted a donation of a boat slip. A significant portion of the discussion addressed the potential for housing ICE detainees and related reimbursement opportunities. Emergency services items included developing a student field internship agreement, implementing the Automatic Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP to PSAP), and bidding for an EMS stair chair. The committee also supported standardizing cardiac monitors through Stryker and reviewed the status of EMS/fire services and grant-writing resources. Finally, the committee presented amendments to a local law establishing an animal abuse registry.

The committee reviewed departmental requests and authorized several administrative actions. Key discussion topics included the approval of a corrective action plan in response to a state audit, various amendments to local tax laws regarding exemptions for volunteers, seniors, and veterans, and the approval of multiple contract renewals, including services for tax bill printing, short-term rental monitoring software, actuarial services, and bond counsel for a landfill expansion project. Additionally, the committee authorized the creation of several new staff positions across the Departments of Community Services and Social Services, approved an extension for network services, and discussed an ongoing intermunicipal agreement involving SWAT team participation.

The agenda for the legislative session covers a wide range of administrative and governance topics. Key items include the presentation of local laws establishing an animal abuser registry, amending regulations for volunteer emergency workers, and creating additional income exemptions for senior citizens. The meeting will address financial management, specifically regarding the safeguarding of computerized data and audit plans. Standardization of equipment for Public Works and Emergency Services, updates to health department fee schedules, and various transfers of funds for road projects and social services are also scheduled. Additionally, the agenda involves the creation of several new positions across the Department of Community Services and Social Services, confirmation of board appointments, and resolutions memorializing requests for monument additions and a review of electric delivery charges.

The committee addressed various departmental funding and administrative requests. Key actions included authorizing the Sheriff's Office to accept the NYS OMH Cares Up Grant, approving budget transfers for Public Works, and discussing financing for the Landfill expansion project. The committee also approved the roll-over of unspent Opioid funds for both Community Services and Public Health, accepted funds for the Office for the Aging, and authorized a grant and equipment purchase for Social Services. Additionally, the committee accepted funding from the NYS 250th Commemorative Commission, waived a forestry exemption penalty for the Village of Bath, and approved a corrective action plan in response to a State Comptroller's audit.

The key discussion topics for this meeting include the approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 session, review of grievances, and various department requests. The Law Department will address Notices of Claim(s). Information Technology will review a Corrective Action Plan. Real Property Tax Service Agency items involve extending the contract for tax bill printing and mailing, addressing a Tax Certiorari in the Town of Hornellsville, and amending Local Laws concerning enrolled volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers and Senior Citizens Exemptions. The Commissioner of Finance agenda covers extensions for the Granicus and Armory Associates, LLC contracts, and authorization to contract with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, LLP as Bond Counsel for the Landfill Expansion. Personnel requests include the creation of new positions within Community Services (Senior Social Work Assistant) and Social Services (Help Desk Technical Assistants, Caseworkers, and Computer Operations Supervisor). The County Manager items involve the Enterprise Fleet Management Contract, Empire Access Contract Extension, a claim from the City of Corning, review of the Recruiting Services RFP, and Administrative Code Amendment(s).