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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. 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…

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…

RESOLUTION NO. 409-925 APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE LAW LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE 8TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT RESOLVED, that this Legislature confirms the appointment of Merle Draper to be a trustee representing Orleans County on the 8th Ju…

effort that is put in. Community Action helps the lower income to take care of their families, homes, elderly and their homes. There are the services that citizens of Orleans County are providing for other citizens of Orleans County. They say th…

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…

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 …

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. 272-625 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOP-DWI COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the STOP-DWI Committee effective through June 30, 2026 and be it, NAME REPRESENTATION Christo…

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. 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 …

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…

to the flag, the flag is more than a piece of cloth. It represents the sacrifices that the Patriots have made over the years. In the nineteen eighties, when the liberal Supreme Court declared burning the flag, was it a First Amendment right? No. …

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…

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…

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 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. …

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. RESOLUTION NO. 11-125 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE RADIO SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature appoint the following members to the Radio System Advisory Board for a one-year term begi…

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…

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 …

Legislature Meeting October 22, 2024 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:39 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. …

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…

Legislature Meeting July 30, 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.…

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…

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. 294-624 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE STOP-DWI COMMITTEE RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the STOP-DWI Committee effective through June 30, 2025 and be it, NAME: REPRESENTATION…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Legislator Draper presented a Proclamation declaring the week of May 19th -25th to be Emergency Medical Services week and celebrated the 50th Anniversary of EMS week. Present to receive the Proclamation were EMO Director Justin Niederhofer and Dep…

RESOLUTION NO. 195-424 AUTHORIZING OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR LEGISLATORS RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby authorize Chairman Johnson, Legislator Fitzak and Legislator Draper to travel out of state to attend the 2024 National Homelan…

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 …

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…

Legislature Meeting February 20, 2024 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:27 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll.…

RESOLUTION NO. 78-224 AUTHORIZING EXPENDING GRANT FUNDS IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BUDGET RESOLVED, that this Legislature authorizes the Director of Emergency Management to expend State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) FY23 Grant funds f…

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…

RESOLUTION NO. 82-224 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE RADIO SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature appoint the following members to the Radio System Advisory Board for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2…

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. 8-124 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO INTERCOUNTY ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN NEW YORK RESOLVED, that this Legislature appoints the following delegates and alternates to the InterCounty Association of Western New York to represent Orlea…

RESOLUTION NO. 11-124 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY OF ORLEANS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (COIDA) RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the County of Orleans Industrial Development Agency: Nam…

WHEREAS, Resolution No. 539-1123 also authorized Virginia Nicholson to be the Assigned Counsel Plan (ACP) Administrative Assistant; and WHEREAS, the Orleans County BAR Association has received notice from both James P. Punch, Esq. and Virginia…

RESOLUTION NO. 652-1223 APPROVING PURCHASE BETWEEN ORLEANS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION AND TENEX SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, INC RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby approve the purchasing of 45 replacement Electronic Poll Books I-Pads and the …

Legislature Meeting November 30, 2023 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:18 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Veterans Services Agency Director Nancy Traxler then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called th…