Key Actions & Decisions

• ◆ Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Albion Central School District for a School Resource Officer (SRO) from Sept. 1, 2024, through June 30, 2026, with daily compensation rates rising from $509.74 to $601.99 over the term.
• ◆ Authorized the purchase of two TruNarc drug analysis devices for the Sheriff and Probation departments at a cost of $38,285 per unit, utilizing opioid settlement revenue.
• ◆ Expanded work hours from 35 to 40 hours per week for two First Assistant District Attorneys, increasing their respective salaries to $95,503 and $87,859.
• ◆ Accepted a $70,577 state grant from the NYS Division of Probation and Correctional Alternatives to fund Certified Pretrial Services through March 31, 2025.
• ◆ Authorized the acceptance of a $536,900 Law Enforcement Technology grant for the Sheriff’s Office to purchase equipment.
• ◆ Approved a $9,200 expenditure to install security cameras on six county Land Mobile Radio (LMR) communication towers.
• ◆ Authorized a $55,402.36 payment to LaBella Associates for design services regarding the new Emergency Management Office facility.
• ◆ Approved a $1,000 lifetime membership fee for Project Lifesaver to assist the Sheriff’s Office in locating residents who wander.