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Business Owner, John Fitzak updated the Board on the progress regarding his property located on E Bank St, he met with Attorney Gavenda and Code Officer Chris Kinter on the matter earlier in the week DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS Trustee Riley, Superinten…

RESOLUTION NO. 551-1225 AUTHORIZING THE CREATING AND FILLING A POSITION IN THE REAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the creation of a full-time Real Property Appraisal Technician position in the Department of…

of his hand as we go forward. Legislator Morgan said Amen. Chairman Johnson wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Legislator Morgan made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Legislator Fitzak. The meeting was adjourn…

1 The Workshop Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Albion was held Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM, Village Hall, 35 East Bank Street, Albion New York. Present were, Deputy Mayor William Gabalski, Trustee Joyce Riley, Trus…

SANTA PLAQUE Board tabled request from Albion Betterment Committee for memorial sign, requested member from committee attend next meeting to obtain more information ERIE CANALWAY GRANT Board requested Clerk to reach out to John Fitzak to see if he w…

get that person through that, but there are those that need a little more. In Orleans County we are blessed to have organizations like Mental Health and Social Services, the Veterans, ARC, UConnect, and other organizations that provide the service…

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…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Allport. Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators for any new or unfinished business, hearing none the public was offered a time to speak. Legislator Eick moved to enter into Executive Session at 4:50 p.m. pe…

RESOLUTION NO. 271-625 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the Orleans County Alternatives to Incarceration Board, term expiring June 30, 202…

RESOLUTION NO. 273-625 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee effective through June 30, 2026:…

RESOLUTION NO. 149-325 AMENDING RESOLUTIONS TO RE-ALIGN MEMBERSHIP TO THE GENESEE FINGER LAKES REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 15-124 appointed Legislator John Fitzak to the Genesee Finger Lakes Regional Planning Council a…

incarcerated individual stays in solitary confinement. As of yesterday, we were notified by Homeland Security that the Governor has backed away from her Executive Order and will not renew it. Chairman Johnson also recognized that Lyndonville Sc…

Legislature Special Meeting March 20, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Clerk of the Legislature Lisa Stenshorn then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the…

resolutions. Legislator Miller moved to waive the rules of procedure and make a motion to add one resolution to the agenda; second by Legislator Fitzak. Motion carried. The following resolutions were presented for adoption:

RESOLUTION NO. 2-125 APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND VARIOUS AGENCIES RESOLVED, that this Legislature accepts the generous donations received from community members to assist the Sheriff’s Office budget, now be it …

APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES COUNCIL RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the following voting members to the Emergency Medical Services Council, effective January 1, 2025 with all terms expiring December 31, 2025: …

Kendall Fire Company Randy Davis Cole Hardenbrook Lyndonville Fire Company Mike Heideman Danny Woodward Medina Fire Department Matt Jackson Jonathan Higgins Murray Joint Fire District Rick Cary Peter Henderickson Ridgeway Fire…

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…

2027. County cost is $0. Moved, Fitzak; second, Draper. Adopted. 7 ayes; 0 nays; 0 absent. Legislator Fitzak moved to authorize filling one position in the Information Technology Services Department. He wished to amend the resolution to add…

RESOLUTION NO. 486-1024 APPROVING AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY TREASURER TO TRANSFER MONIES IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BUDGET RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby approve an agreement for renewal of website hosting fo…

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…

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…

4. Once certified, the Village of Albion will have to resubmit housing permit data and any updates to the zoning on an annual basis. This resolution shall take effect immediately. UPON being put to a vote, the following “AYE” in favor of the f…

7 Trustee Riley Aye Trustee Bennett Aye Trustee Gabalski Aye Trustee McMurray Absent CONTRACT Moved by Trustee Riley and seconded by Trustee Gabalski to enter 60-month contract with Shred-it CARRIED Mayor Javier Trustee Riley …

RESOLUTION NO. 293-624 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE NYS GOVERNOR’S TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee effective through June 30, 2025:…

RESOLUTION NO. 295-624 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE ALTERNATIVE TO INCARCERATION BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the Orleans County Alternatives to Incarceration Board, term expiring June 30, 2…

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…

RESOLUTION NO. 251-524 APPROVING AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORLEANS COUNTY SELF INSURANCE PLAN AND USI INSURANCE, INC. D/B/A FUTURECOMP WHEREAS, a Request For Proposal was issued March 21, 2024 for a fixed fee contractual agreement for Third Party A…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Allport. Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators for any new or unfinished business, hearing none the public was offered a time to speak. Jess Marciano, Town of Ridgeway/Village of Medina, the Village Board …

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. RESOLUTION NO. 206-424 POLICY REVIEW AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO 367-793 FIXED ASSET POLICY REPLACING WITH CAPITAL ASSET POLICY WHEREAS, the County Treasurer and Chief Administrative Officer have …

Resolution 2024-09: Potential PILOT Plan between the Village of Albion and Orleans County on Property Purchased in the Village of Albion. Legislator Draper presented a Special Recognition to Becky Bush for her retirement from DPW with 35+ years …

County Legislature Chairman Lynne M. Johnson William Eick, Vice Public Safety Chairman Merle Draper John Fitzak Monroe Ambulance Eric Dodge LeeAnne Dann Mercy EMS Aaron MacKenzie Michael Gugliuzza University of Buff…

RESOLUTION NO. 81-224 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ORLEANS COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approve the following voting members to the Orleans County Fire Advisory Board, effective January 1, 2024 with all terms expir…

Organizational Legislature Meeting January 4, 2024 The Clerk of the Legislature, Lisa Stenshorn called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag and the invocation. The Clerk called the roll. All Legislators were pre…

RESOLUTION NO. 14-124 APPOINTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE OPEN SPACE REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature appoints James Bensley, Director of Planning as the Orleans County representative on the Region 8 Open Space Advis…

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

Legislature Meeting November 14, 2023 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:27 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Agency Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called th…

directed to draw demand orders on the County Treasurer in payment of the following claims submitted for September 12, 2023 and September 26, 2023: Fund/Department: Amount: General Road Fund Road Machinery Fund Special Grant Fund Se…

Special Legislature Meeting August 3, 2023 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. April Flesch called the roll. Present in the Chambers were Legislators: Draper, Eick, Fitzak, …

RESOLUTION NO. 348-723 AUTHORIZING THE ORLEANS COUNTY TREASURER TO SET UP FUNDS IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUDGET WHEREAS, Resolution 230-423 approved travel for Chairman Lynne M. Johnson, Legislator Merle “Skip” Draper, Legislator John Fi…

RESOLUTION NO. 230-423 AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR LEGISLATORS RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby authorize Chairman Lynne M. Johnson, Legislator Merle “Skip” Draper, Legislator John Fitzak to travel out of state to attend t…

Chairman Johnson called for any unfinished business. Legislator Eick thanked Lynne Menz for the fantastic job she does promoting Orleans County. There being no comments made from the public, Legislator Allport moved to adjourn; second by Legis…

Legislature Meeting August 24, 2022 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veteran Ron Ayrault then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. All Legislators we…

RESOLUTION NO. 414-822 AUTHORIZING ABOLISHING, CREATING AND FILLING POSITIONS IN THE VETERANS SERVICE AGENCY RESOLVED, that the Legislature does hereby authorize the abolishment of the Senior Keyboard Typist position (6510.03) in the Vetera…

RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointment to the Orleans County Planning Board: EXPIRATION NAME & MAILING ADDRESS REPRESENTS DAT…

RESOLUTION NO. 376-722 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 …

RESOLUTION NO. 341-622 AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO LEASE FOUR VEHICLES FOR SHERIFF’S FLEET PATROL WHEREAS, Resolution No. 24-122 authorized the Sheriff to pursue acquisition of five Sheriff Patrol vehicles and up-fitting …