Tioga County

The committee reviewed the year-to-date budget report, confirming sufficient capital funds for upcoming resolutions. Old business included updates on petition filings for the Town of Spencer primary, the recruitment of new election inspectors, the maintenance of ePollbooks, and ongoing communication issues with the NYSBOE database. New business covered the certification of the primary ballot, mailings for inspector training, and the preparation of ballots for local school district elections. Additionally, the committee discussed the installation of the new Online Voter Registration system and a vacancy in the Democratic Deputy Commissioner position. A resolution to authorize a cyber security penetration testing agreement with FRSecure LLC was supported, and an executive session regarding personnel was conducted.

The committee reviewed the office budget performance, noting it remains on track. A yearly transfer of $30,000 to the county from the Tioga Tobacco Asset Securitization Corporation was approved. Discussions also covered property tax delinquencies and the potential for a split auction in September. The Treasurer provided a fiscal and economic update, highlighting the receipt of ARPA funds, potential changes in investment restrictions, pension payment status, stable taxable valuation, and tax enforcement strength. Additionally, a committee was formed to oversee the allocation and spending of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The meeting focused on organizational tasks including the nomination and swearing-in of the Chair and Deputy Chairs. The legislature addressed various resolutions, such as authorizing travel, designating official depositories, and selecting official newspapers for local publications and political parties. Additionally, the meeting covered setting the Chair's salary, establishing the schedule for legislative meetings, appointing an Administrative Coroner, assigning Directors to the Soil and Water Conservation District, and completing the annual review of the county procurement policy.

The committee discussed the transition of conflict case workloads to a newly hired attorney. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing in rem foreclosure issues and buy-back requests for various properties, noting requirements for repayment of taxes, penalties, and interest, as well as specific deadlines for transaction completion. Additionally, the committee addressed the adoption of a resolution in support of the CAP Court Plan and reviewed challenges regarding compliance with State requirements for interactive sexual harassment prevention training for staff and board members.

The committee reviewed budget statuses, personnel changes, and program updates across Mental Hygiene, Social Services, and Public Health departments. Key discussion topics included the lease status of the Waverly Clinic, caseload trends for various assistance programs, unemployment rates at the Tioga Career Center, and the implementation of the Homeless Code Blue law. Additionally, the committee addressed departmental system transitions, the impact of COVID-19 on operations and vaccine distribution efforts, and various resolutions regarding staff changes and service recognition.