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Legislature Meeting December 16, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:28 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Orleans County Fraud Investigator Hector Fuentes, then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn cal…

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…

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 533-1225 AUTHORIZING PURCHASE FROM THE SHERIFF’S SWAT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY TREASURER TO TRANSFERS FUNDS RESOLVED, t…

RESOLUTION NO. 552-1225 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO SAFETY COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature appoints the following members to the Safety Committee for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027: Ed Morgan …

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…

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…

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…

Legislature Meeting October 28, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Orleans County Emergency Management Office Director Justin Niederhofer, then gave the invocation. Chairm…

DSS were employees Cyndi Stumer, Deputy Commissioner and Elizabeth Boring, Foster Care Caseworker. Cyndi Stumer stated that if anyone is interested in being a foster or adoptive home for the children of Orleans County please reach out to Elizabeth…

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 428-1025 AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND OCV, LLC WHEREAS, Resolution No. 237-524 authorized…

Adopted. 6 ayes; 0 nays; 1 absent: Eick. Chairman Johnson stated that in Legislator Miller’s resolution asking for the Governor to provide additional financial support for SNAP, which is ending November 1st. DSS Commissioner Nenni stated that t…

Legislature Meeting September 23, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Orleans County Fraud Investigator Hector Fuentes, then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn call…

interest earning have grown since 2018 through this past year. In 2018 across all funds we earned $97,945.57. In 2024 we ended the year with earning of $2,090,278.14. CAO Welch stated that with regards to 3+1 that mentioned both himself and the …

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 …

Special Legislature Meeting August 15, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Clerk of the Legislature Lisa Stenshorn then gave the invocation. Deputy Clerk Sarah Dale called…

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. …

Hearing none, Chairman Johnson then asked the public for any open discussion as it related to the

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…

Legislature Special Meeting June 24, 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 …

Harling who put in many years. These guys work in the dark If it were not for Joe Sacco and these guy, who very hard behind the scene to make our communities safe. That is what this award is for. Legislator Draper presented a Proclamation to …

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. 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. 286-625 SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING FOR ADDITIONS TO CERTIFIED ORLEANS COUNTY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT RESOLVED. That a public hearing will be held by this Legislature to consider the request for additional agricultural land…

RESOLUTION NO. 288-625 AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR LEGISLATORS RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby authorize three (3) Legislators to travel out of state to attend the First Responders Summit being held in Washington D.C.; t…

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…

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…

Chairman Johnson asked the Legislators if there was any open discussion or comments. Hearing none, Chairman Johnson then asked the public for any open discussion as it related to the

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 216-525 AUTHORIZING THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE WHEREAS, the Or…

RESOLUTION NO. 265-525 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR JUNE 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 will …

Legislature Meeting April 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. …

Figura, Director of Mental Health & Community Services, Melinda Rhim, Coordinator of Care Management & AOT Coordinator, Alyssa Thomas, Clinic Coordinator, and Linda Karp, Medicaid Records Technician. Legislator Miller presented a Proclamation to…

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…

resolutions. There being none offered, Chairman Johnson began with the presentation of resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 178-425 APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH ORLEANS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RESOLVED, that this Legisl…

RESOLUTION NO. 195-425 AUTHORIZING FILLING VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES WHEREAS, it is important to maintain staff at the Department of Motor Vehicles so it can continue to serve the needs of our DMV visitors; now be it R…

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…

Legislature Meeting March 25, 2025 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4: p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Emergency Management Director Justin Niederhofer then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the …

Increasing awareness and keeping children and kids interested in agriculture in order to grow the jobs and farming in our communities is very important. Treasurer Kim DeFrank stated that tax collection is coming in from the towns. The 1st quarte…

RESOLUTION NO. 177-325 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR APRIL 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 will…

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…

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…

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

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…

Legislature Meeting January 28, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 1-125 APPROVING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND VARIOUS AGENCIES RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby app…

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 …