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ANNABLE, BRANDON BAASE, DANIEL PICCIRILLI, KYLE RICCI, CHARLIE DENTAL OPT OUT VANSKIVER, VANCE CARRIED Mayor McMurray Trustee Allport Aye Trustee Bennett Absent Trustee Gabalski Aye Trustee Sheehan Aye ADOPT RESOLUTION 2026-03 RESOLUTION 2026-03 A RE…

to local property taxpayers in a community with limited income growth and above-average poverty, threatening both affordability and long-term fiscal stability; and WHEREAS, the creation of Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA) provided a short-term, p…

a fair, data-driven formula that explicitly considers poverty levels, fiscal capacity, population trends, and the cost of state mandates; and 3. Provide for annual, automatic inflation adjustments to AIM so that funding levels do not erode in real te…

motion. RESOLUTION 2025-13 URGING THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO ENACT LEGISLATION AMENDING GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW IN RELATION TO EXEMPTING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAID BY TOWN…

WHEREAS, this total cost, when added to the overall village budget will cause the village to exceed its tax cap which will in the future also snowball and cause future tax cap problems as a result; and WHEREAS, villages, towns and counties n…

resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Senator Robert Ortt, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, New York Conference of Mayors (NY.COM) and all others deemed necessary and proper. This resolution shall take effect immediately. UPON …

Tax Acct Roof Brick OCR Small Cities Box 39: Fees 2013 Box 40: Final Bills Jan 2008 – Dec 2015 Box 41: Precision Meter Installations (no year on box) CARRIED Mayor Javier Trustee Riley Aye Trustee Bennett …

resolution that we adopted in October; Urging the New York Legislature and Governor Hochul to Enact Legislation Amending General Municipal Law in Relation to Exempting Public Employees Health Insurance Premium Paid by Towns and Counties in New York…

RESOLUTION NO. 441-1025 SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PROBATION AND ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION IN NEW YORK STATE TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND REDUCE RELIANCE ON PRISONS, JAILS, AND DETENTION WHEREAS, probation and alternative-to-incarcerati…

services, and to ensure full state reimbursement for costs associated with Raise the Age, bail reform, and pretrial programming; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Orleans County Legislature urges the State to review and revise regulatory ba…

RESOLUTION NO. 442-1025 ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO ENACT TECHNICAL EDITS TO COMPONENTS OF THE RAISE THE AGE LAW WHEREAS, the Raise the Age (RTA) law, enacted in 2017, was a landmark reform that …

RESOLVED, the Orleans County Legislature calls upon Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature to enact technical edits to the Raise the Age statute, including reforms to improve firearm and robbery prosecutions, enhance judicial access to …

RESOLUTION NO. 452-1025 URGING THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE AND GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO ENACT LEGISLATION AMENDING GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW IN RELATION TO EXEMPTING PUBLIC EMPLOYEES HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM PAID BY TOWNS AND COUNTIES IN NEW YORK STATE FROM…

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forward certified copies of this resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Senator Robert Ortt, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, New York State Association of Counties (NYS…

WHEREAS, for the foregoing reasons, recent amendments to the New York Mental Hygiene Law expands the ability to use behavioral history in making determinations, and clarifies the definition of “likely to result in serious harm to self or others” to…

3. Protocols for enforcement, training, and interagency communication to ensure that law enforcement and judicial officers are aware of these enhanced protections and procedures; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, we urge state leaders to take prompt…

continued eligibility, and enhanced work requirements for able-bodied recipients, among other changes; and WHEREAS, counties and the state have both struggled with recruiting and maintaining enough highly trained staff to support social serv…

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Early Intervention recommends that, based on clinical need, children be authorized for services that exceed Medicaid billing rules, including children who have complex behavioral diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder; an…

• Funding predictability at the local level to prevent disruptions for children and families when funding runs out; • That a funding methodology for providers is secure and predictable to induce expansion in childcare slots, making it easier for …

motion. RESOLUTION 2025-11 SUPPORT OF CONGRESSMAN NICK LANGWORTHY’S ENERGY CHOICE ACT (H.R. 3699, S. 1945) AND IN OPPOSITION TO GOVERNMENT-MANDATED NATURAL GAS BANS WHEREAS, affordable and reliable ene…

WHEREAS, Governor Hochul has publicly supported these bans and related measures as part of her administration’s climate and energy agenda, despite widespread concerns that such mandates will increase costs, strain grid reliability, and restrict energ…

WHEREAS, natural gas remains a dependable, cost-effective, and clean-burning energy source used by millions of New Yorkers to heat their homes, cook their food, and power their businesses; and WHEREAS, in 2019, New York State enacted the Clima…

WHEREAS, this backlog has grown from approximately 200 individuals prior to staffing- related delays at DOCCS to more than 2,400 state-ready inmates held in county jails today; and WHEREAS, the prolonged retention of these individuals in county …

RESOLUTION NO. 282-625 CALLING ON GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL TO VETO S.8012/A.8332 RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF SOLAR AND WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS WHEREAS, Senate Bill 8012 (Harckham)/Assembly Bill 8332 (Lasher) would amend the Real Property Tax Law…

WHEREAS, this methodology would result in a significant reduction in the assessed value of large-scale solar and wind installations, thereby diminishing the tax revenue that can be collected by counties and municipalities; and WHEREAS, often s…

RESOLUTION NO. 220-525 AUTHORIZING UPDATING CIVIL OFFICE FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WHEREAS, Governor Hochul on December 13, 2024 approved S 5808 A which provides fee increases for Sheriff civil fees per CPLR 8011;…

time Governor Hochul claims to be concerned about affordability for middle income New Yorkers. It is time State Government pause these policies and rethink a realistic climate plan. Last, I want to acknowledge the greatest Department Heads in the…

RESOLUTION NO. 206-425 URGING GOVERNOR HOCHUL TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ALL FDA-APPROVED OPIOID ANTAGONISTS IN NEW YORK STATE WHEREAS, the opioid epidemic continues to devastate communities across New York State, with fentanyl increasingly poison…

2. Support Senate Bill 4150 / Assembly 265-A to require Department of Health to add all FDA-approved opioid reversal agents to the state's standing order; 3. Recognize this approach will enable continued innovation in combating the evolving opioid…

C. Attendance Report The Attendance Report for February 2025 was provided for Board Members’ review. D. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Report Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Mrs. Rebecca Manfreda shared highlights r…

RESOLUTION NO. 119-325 ENCOURAGING GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE THE MEDICATION-ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) BUDGET ALLOCATION FOR COUNTY JAILS WHEREAS, local correctional facilities are obligated by Ment…

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forward certified copies of this resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Senator Robert Ortt, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, New York State Association of Counties (NYS…

RESOLUTION NO. 127-325 SUPPORT FOR CHANGES TO NEW YORK’S DISCOVERY LAWS PROPOSED IN GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 EXECUTIVE BUDGET WHEREAS, in criminal cases discovery is the process by which the prosecution provides evidence to the de…

WHEREAS, Governor Kathy Hochul has included language in her Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget to amend New York’s discovery statute; and WHEREAS, the Governor’s proposal would clearly define the subset of discoverable materials that must be tu…

WHEREAS, the State will cover incremental costs, such as: law enforcement; local detention; court services; Sheriffs’ transportation; probation services; youth placement; and aftercare services; and WHEREAS, the RTA law went into effect for 16…

WHEREAS, Governor Hochul and the state lawmakers agreed to a Chapter 11 Amendment to legislation that establishes a registration system for short-term rentals in New York State; and WHEREAS, in addition to the authorization of local registries,…

WHEREAS, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated advance refunding as a cost-savings tool for state and local governments which has limited the options to refinance debt, especially since interest rates fluctuate over the lifetime of outstanding gover…

WHEREAS, the 2022 Census of Agriculture outlined a concerning trend in U.S. agriculture, including fewer farms, reduced farmland, and larger average farm sizes; and WHEREAS, New York is experiencing these challenges at an accelerated rate, with…

public hearings, provide statutorily required notifications, and prepare comprehensive reports; and WHEREAS, accurate tracking of farmland changes through agricultural district reviews is essential for developing effective farmland protection s…

FURTHER RESOLVED, since these eight-year agricultural district reviews are the primary mechanism by which New York State tracks farmland changes at the parcel level and evaluates the effectiveness of agricultural districts in protecting viable farm…

• Require manufacturers to establish and fund permanent local collection sites; • Strengthen DEC’s enforcement authority to hold manufacturers accountable; • Eliminate mail-back programs from satisfying convenience standards; and be it FURTHER…

WHEREAS, there appears to be no identifiable reason for counties that have several miles of such touring routes as defined by NYSDOT guidance within their jurisdiction to be excluded from the program; an inequality that needs to be corrected in the…

FURTHER RESOLVED, CPL § 730.50 limit the time defendants are ordered for restoration services; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, MHL § 9.33 allow individuals to be transferred to Article 9 facilities if it is determined that a defendant is unable to…

RESOLUTION NO. 170-325 URGING THE GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE TO BECOME TRUE PARTNERS IN ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS BY FOCUSING ON RENT ALLOWANCE AND STANDARD OF NEED THAT INCLUDES THE RESTORATION OF 50/50 COST SHARING FOR SAFETY NET PROGRAMS, AND PR…

and substance abuse issues, some are registered sex offenders, and still others are state prison parolees or on probation; with some facing several of these challenges at the same time; and WHEREAS, the state requires counties to fund 71 percen…

RESOLUTION NO. 171-325 URGING GOVERNOR HOCHUL AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE TO AMEND THE PROPOSED BUDGET TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR THE FFFS PROGRAM TO THE SFY 2025 LEVEL AND TO INCREASE STATE SUPPORT FOR CODE BLUE BY $20 MILLION ABOVE THE AMO…

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…

been removed “for cause,” and requiring such “for cause” status to be reported to the New York State Central Registry of Police and Peace Officers, hindering their ability to be hired in the future in law enforcement, corrections, and related field…

disciplinary sanctions to deter violent conduct by inmates, while also respecting inmates’ procedural and personal rights; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Legislature shall forward certified copies of this resolution to Gover…

WHEREAS, beginning September 13, 023, the New York State Police were trusted with the responsibility to process background checks on firearm, shotgun, rifle, and ammunition transactions across New York – and the rushed implementation of this system…