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RESOLUTION NO. 591-1225 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR JANUARY AGAINST THE COUNTY WHEREAS, claims for the General Fund, Department of Public Works, Special Grant Fund (Job Development Agency) and account S1710 of the Self-Insurance Fund w…

Legislature Meeting - Special Meeting December 3, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:56 p.m. Legislator Allport moved to waive the rules of procedure and make a motion to add one resolution to the agenda; second by…

RESOLUTION NO. 532-1225 APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORLEANS COUNTY AND NOMAX ALBION, LLC RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the lease agreement between Orleans County and Nomax Albion, LLC, PO Box 20031 Rochester, NY 14601, to l…

RESOLUTION NO. 462-1025 SETTING DATE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR COUNTY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2026 AND SETTING SPECIAL MEETING DATE TO ADOPT THE 2026 COUNTY BUDGET RESOLVED, that the public hearing for the Tentative County Budget for 2026 will be he…

Resolution No. 351-825 adopted on August 15, 2025 which was the enactment extending the county’s additional one percent rate of sales and compensating use taxes for the period December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2027. Received notice that the …

Renee Hungerford thanked the Legislator for recognizing Community Action of Orleans & Genesee Counites for their 60th Anniversary. Last year Community action assisted nearly 5,000 individuals with programs that improve health outcomes and financi…

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. Legislator Allport moved to waive the rules of procedure and make a motion to add one resolution to the agenda; second by Legislator Morgan. Moti…

RESOLUTION NO. 427-925 AUTHORIZING ORLEANS COUNTY TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM NORTHERN BORDERS REGIONAL COMMISSION RESOLVED, that Orleans County is authorized to apply for, accept and expend grant funds received from the Nort…

Legislature Meeting August 19, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:28 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Clerk of the Legislature Lisa Stenshorn then gave the invocation. Clerk Stenshorn called the roll. Legi…

Adopted. 5 ayes; 0 nays; 2 absent: Draper and Eick. Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators for any old or unfinished business, hearing none the public was offered a time to speak. Legislator Allport stated that one of the measures of a good …

Roll Call: 6 Ayes: Allport, Eick, Fitzak, Johnson, Miller and Morgan; 1 nays: Allport; 0 absent. Adopted. Legislator Draper moved to enter into Executive Session at 9:03 a.m. per Open Meeting Law section 105 (d) to discuss current litigation; s…

Legislature Meeting July 22, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nikolas Mroz, then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. …

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. Legislator Allport moved waive the rules of procedure and made a motion to add one resolution to the agenda; second by Legislator Morgan. Motion …

RESOLUTION NO. 307-625 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORLEANS COUNTY AND LIVINGSTON COUNTY ON BEHALF OF THE GLOW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the agreement between Orleans County and Livingston County, o…

American flag. It's humiliating as an American. We celebrated the 250th anniversary of our army. Think about it, we don't celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation until next year. All I can say is if you don't know who the old guard is, if you…

Legislature Meeting May 27, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. EMO Director Justin Niederhofer, then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. All Legisl…

committee saw Al’s vision and agreed to allow me to do the painting. In creating the design, it was obvious the majestic County Courthouse and the fireproof Clerk’s office would be perfect to spotlight the architecture displayed in many parts of …

RESOLUTION NO. 212-425 ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION TO THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY TREASURER TO SET UP NEW MONEY IN THE OFFICE FOR THE AGING BUDGET WHEREAS, the Orleans County Office for the Aging wishes to send its s…

RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes payment of said claims against the following finds and that the Clerk of the Legislature, Commissioner of the Department of Public Works, Director of Job Development Agency and the Self-Insurance Administr…

2025. Board Approved Legislator Draper presented a Special Recognition to the Orleans County Corrections Officers that saved the life of an incarcerated individual at the County Jail. Corrections Officer Brandi Brege and Lieutenant Danny Woodw…

Chairman Johnson then asked the public for any open discussion as it related to the resolutions. There were no comments from the public. Legislator Allport stated that law enforcement is definitely the thin line between a civilized and uncivili…

Legislature Meeting February 20, 2025 Vice Chairman William Eick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veteran Services Director Nikolas Mroz then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the r…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Draper. Legislator Allport stated that there's been a lot of discussions about District Court. And this is not the correct time. The state is over $45 billion in debt and they're going to even more at the end o…

system you need. What goes is in the room can't be used for anything but this. And they're not going to know that cost because it's a local cost. Their cost is going to be supposedly. They're going to pay for the judge, the clerk and the guards. T…

RESOLUTION NO. 24-125 APPROVING ANNUAL SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY TREASURER AND EDMUNDS GOVTECH COMPANY RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the annual applications software license and support agreement b…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Draper. Chairman Johnson asked the public if any wanted to speak. Debbie Barry from the Town of Ridgeway. Thanked Legislator Allport for all he said against District Court. You have the public 's best i…

PUBLIC HEARING ORLEANS COUNTY LEGISLATURE December 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. 2025 Budget Hearing Present: William Eick, Edward Morgan, Donald Allport, Katherine Bogan, John C. Welch, Jr., Lynne Johnson, Lisa Stenshorn, Kimberly DeFrank, John Fitzak…

Charles Hartway, owns property in Shelby and Ridgeway. Thank you for the hard work you do. I know sometimes it seems unappreciated. My question is quite simple. We are hamstrung by mandates. Has any analysis ever been done for forgoing the Sta…

RESOLUTION NO. 573-1124 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR DECEMBER AGAINST THE COUNTY WHEREAS, claims for the General Fund, Department of Public Works, Special Grant Fund (Job Development Agency) and account S1710 of the Self-Insurance Fund …

States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and …

resolutions. CAO Welch stated we are working on the 2025 budget. As of today, October 22, 2024, the County cost for 2025 is $5.4 million over 2024’s County cost. Key driving factors are as follows: health insurance is estimated to increase 20% …

motion was made by Legislator Eick; seconded by Legislator Fitzak. The meeting was recessed at 5:25 p.m. Legislature Meeting October 29, 2024 Reconvened Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., followed by the Pledg…

resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, the New York State Legislature; and the commissioners of NYSDOT, NYSDEC, NYSERDA, PSC and all others deemed necessary and proper. Moved, Morgan; second, Allport. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. RESOLUTION…

Legislature Meeting September 24, 2024 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll…

Special Grant Fund $ Self Insurance $ Moved, Morgan; second, Eick. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators for any new or unfinished business. Legislator Allport stated when you study economics and you f…

years. The following from United Way were present to receive the Proclamation: Executive Director Nyla Gaylord, Chair of the Board of Directors Jodi Gaines and Board member Dean Bellack. Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators if there was any o…

AUTHORIZING ORLEANS COUNTY TO ENGAGE COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENSE OF ORLEANS COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF SANDRA L GWOREK V. CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY, ORLEANS COUNTY, ET.AL IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT AND IN ALL OTHER RELATED IN REM LITIGATIONS WHEREA…

Moved, Eick; second, Morgan. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. A short time ago we voted down Regionalizing the EDA 's with a main purpose that the state is trying to control more and more of what goes on and take away more power from the local…

the purchase of concrete for the Fuel Farm Capital Project at a cost of $8,856.00; to be paid out of the Fuel Farm capital project account 04.5140.0470. Moved, Morgan; second, Eick. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Legislator Alllport state…

RESOLUTION NO. 433-824 APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF SOLID WASTE TO PURCHASE A STORAGE UNIT AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TREASURER TO SET UP FUNDS WHEREAS, Orleans County’s solid waste program includes e-waste to ensure various electronics devi…

Chairman Johnson then ask the public a time to speak. Jess Marciano from the Town of Ridgeway, Village of Medina. Jess stated that the Village of Medina will now be holding their Village board meetings at the Town of Ridgeway. The ridgeway meeti…

Vice Chairman Eick asked the Legislators for any new or unfinished business. Legislator Allport stated there's a very thin line between a civilized society and an uncivilized society. The civilized society has rules and laws that are equally carri…

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. Legislator Allport moved waive the rules of procedure and make a motion to add one resolution to today’s agenda; second by Legislator Morgan. Mot…

RESOLUTION NO. 306-624 APPROVING THE STANDARD WORK DAY AND RETIREMENT REPORTING FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS RESOLVED, that the County of Orleans/10034 does hereby establishes the following standard work days for these titles and will …

RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby request New York State to consider naming the Route 98 corridor in Orleans County in memory of U.S. Army SPC. Jason Johnston who was killed while serving the Afghanistan War on Terror; and be it FURT…

Legislature Meeting May 28, 2024 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. Leg…

Legislature Meeting April 23, 2024 Vice Chairman William Eick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Johnson. Vice Chairman Eick asked the Legislators for any new or unfinished business, hearing none the public was offered a time to speak. There being none offered, Legislator Morgan made a motion to adjourn …

make up the universe. Stars remind us that even in the darkest of night, there is light. This year, we will be raising the Donate Life Flag at the main entrance of the County Office Building on Wednesday, April 10 at 10:08 a.m. The DMV’s role is …

Education Chair Chancellor of SUNY John B. King, Jr., New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and all others deemed necessary and proper. Moved, Fitzak; second, Morgan. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Chairman Johnson then opened th…