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Orleans County Puts District Court Referendum on Hold; Legislature Approves Funds for Sheriff’s Office Technology

2024-06-25 · 7625 words
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Key Actions & Decisions

  • Voted to suspend the District Court referendum to wait for New York State Legislature direction (vote: unanimous consensus).
  • Approved $17,475 for "Mega Range" signal boosters for Sheriff’s vehicles, fully covered by a 2023 state grant (vote: 7-0).
  • Authorized a $5,123.19 repair bill for a 2023 Chevy Tahoe to be paid for through insurance recovery (vote: 7-0).
  • Accepted a $43,000 rebate check from the county’s credit card purchase program.
  • Approved a month-to-month contract with AT&T FirstNet for 50 device lines at $1,249.50 per month (vote: 7-0).
  • Authorized a $10,762 grant application for the Alternatives to Incarceration (ATI) community service program (vote: 7-0).
  • Approved a $25 per specimen stipend for Animal Control Officers handling rabies specimens (vote: 7-0).
  • Appointed Sheriff Christopher Bourke as Chairman of the NYS Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (vote: 7-0).

The Orleans County Legislature will not hold a referendum on the proposed countywide District Court this year, opting instead to wait for state support and further cost analysis. In other business, lawmakers approved nearly $43,000 in purchases for the Sheriff's Office to upgrade vehicle connectivity and repair equipment.