albion.news

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 …

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…

resolutions. Legislator Eick moved to waive the rules of procedure and make a motion to add two resolutions to the agenda; second by Legislator Morgan. Motion carried. The following resolutions were presented for adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 308-72…

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…

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…

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…

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…

money into investments to maximize our tax dollars until our money is need for payment or cash flow. Out money looks good. Vice Chairman Eick asked the Legislators if there was any open discussion or comments. Hearing none, Vice Chairman Eic…

RESOLUTION NO. 111-225 APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE GENESEE-ORLEANS COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH WHEREAS a vacancy does exist on the Genesee-Orleans County Board of Health due to a term resignation December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS the y Committee on…

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…

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…

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…

RESOLUTION NO. 432-824 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CLAIMS FOR SEPTEMBER 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 …

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. 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…

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 …

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…

RESOLUTION NO. 97-224 APPROVING APPOINTMENTS TO THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the following appointments to the Local Development Corporation Board: Name: Address: Expiration…

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…

motion to nominate Legislator Eick. Legislator Morgan seconded the motion. Temporary Chairman Eick called for any other nominations. With no further nominations, Temporary Chairman Eick called for a roll call vote: 7 ayes: Allport, Draper, Eick…

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…

Roll Call: 7 Ayes: Allport, Draper, Eick, Fitzak, Johnson, Miller and Morgan; 0 nays; 0 absent. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 642-1223 AUTHORIZING FILLING OF VACANCY IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE RESOLVED, that this Legislature does hereby aut…

Legislature Meeting September 20, 2023 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 11:08 a.m. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. All Legislators were present in the Chambers: Allport, Draper, Eick, Fitzak, Johnson, Miller and Mor…

No. 2023-32 titles: Requesting Increase in Sales Tax Revenue From the County Legislature Letter Received from Town of Ridgeway Supervisor Brian Napoli. To be read aloud. Proclamations: Legislator Miller presented a Proclamation declaring that Ma…

WHEREAS, this Legislature desires to conduct a Household Hazardous Waste Collection on August 12, 2023 to provide County residents safe, secure, and convenient disposal of household hazardous wastes, and WHEREAS, the County cost is dependent …

RESOLUTION NO. 228-423 APPROVING CHANGE ORDER AGREEMENT WITH RTO FOR CARLTON TOWER WHEREAS, Resolution No. 520-1121 authorized the execution of an agreement with RTO Wireless for Phase 1 for wireless internet service project in the amount of…

resolution to Governor Kathy Hochul, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, Congressman Joseph Morelle, Senator Robert Ortt, Assemblyman Steve Hawley, New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and all others deemed necessary and proper. Moved, Drap…

Secretary/Treasurer Orleans County Fire Chiefs Association. Lynne, We've not formally been introduced but I'm the new mayor of Holley, Mark Bower. I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know just how invaluable Katie Harvey has been to …

Barre Fire Company Ben Flansburg James Neal Carlton Fire Company Dale Niehaus Andrew Niederhofer Clarendon Fire Company Robert Frieda Don Mosier East Shelby Fire Company Allen Turner Deb Taylor Kendall Fire Company Randy Davis Mik…

directed to draw demand orders on the County Treasurer in payment of the following claims submitted for March 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023: Fund/Department: Amount: General Road Fund Road Machinery Fund Special Grant Fund Self Insur…

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 June 22, 2022 Vice Chairman William Eick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Pastor Eddie English gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. Present in the Chamb…

Resolution Calling for a State-wide Coalition of Counties Opposing Industrial Wind Turbines in Lake Ontario and Lake Erie Legislator Draper presented a Proclamation declaring National EMS Appreciation Week to Emergency Management Services Direct…

RESOLUTION NO. 287-522 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, 2022 through December 31, 2023: Rachel Mulholland …

Legislature Meeting April 27, 2022 Chairman Lynne Johnson called the meeting to order at 4:30 followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Reverend Randy LeBaron gave the invocation. Chairman John then asked for a moment of silence for the two pilots …

RESOLUTION NO. 194-322 APPROVING AGREEMENT EXTENSIONS BETWEEN ORLEANS COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND NEW YORK STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS RESOLVED, that this Legislature approves the Appendix X agreement extensions between the Orleans County Boar…

Legislature Meeting February 23, 2022 Vice Chairman William Eick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge to the Flag. Reverend Daniel Thurber then gave the invocation. Clerk Lisa Stenshorn called the roll. Present in…

2022. Board Approved Orleans County Treasurer, Kim DeFrank has submitted a list of Inter Fund loans to Special Grant – WIA from December 21, 2021 to date as directed in Resolution No. 175-418; this will be filed in the Clerk of the Legislature …

resolutions, no discussion was raised. Vice Chairman Eick then asked the public for any open discussion as it related to the resolutions.

families. Something often overlooked: for workers in the H2A program not only are farms required to pay a federal mandated wage well above minimum wage for the area ($15.66 for 2022), but farms also cover their Visa costs, all travel costs here and…

Carlton Fire Company David Bertsch Robin Hughson Clarendon Fire Company Kerry McCormack East Shelby Fire Company Michael Fuller Sue Behrend Murray Joint Fire District Hunter Salamaca Eric Reed Kendall Fire Company Shelby …

RESOLUTION NO. 88-222 APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE RADIO SYSTEM ADVISORY BOARD WHEREAS, Res No 148-320 authorized adding a fourteenth member to the Radio System Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, the Holley Police Dept. has a new…