Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ 2025 Budget Warning: CAO Welch reported the county is currently $5.4 million over the 2024 county cost for the upcoming year due to rising health insurance, retirement contributions, and a 1,000% increase in mental health forensic expenses.
• ◆ Walmart Security Contract: Unanimously approved an agreement for the Sheriff's Office to provide security detail at the Albion Walmart from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.
• ◆ Grant Acceptance: Accepted $9,409 from the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and $63,098.88 in Operation Stonegarden funding for border security cooperation.
• ◆ Holiday Events: Approved "Bring Christmas Back to Albion's" request to place 12-15 decorated trees on the Courthouse lawn from Nov. 30 to Jan. 20.
• ◆ Surveillance Technology: Authorized the purchase of Flock Safety Falcon cameras for $47,450, with a recurring annual fee of $39,000 for four years.
• ◆ Jail Equipment: Approved $12,607.30 for the purchase of 10 ballistic armor carriers for corrections officers.
• ◆ Shop with a Cop: Accepted a $5,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to fund the Sheriff’s Office holiday outreach program.
• ◆ SWAT Gear: Approved the purchase of breaching tools for the SWAT team in the amount of $8,390.