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The committee’s amended resolution, which the executive committee agreed to introduce on behalf of the committee rather than listing individual sponsors, directs county leadership to formally oppose the siting as presented and to pursue dialogue with Ulster County officials. During discussion, committee members emphasized they wished Ulster County had consulted Sullivan County before publicizing the site.

The resolution came amid more than an hour of public comment that included residents and experts who warned of risks to waterways, wildlife habitat and local farms. “This would contribute all the way down to the Delaware,” said a local resident who identified herself as having a background in environmental policy and who described vernal springs and sensitive ecological communities near the mapped site. Another commenter, Rebecca Kreshkoff, urged the committee to prioritize waste prevention and the international zero‑waste hierarchy over landfilling and to treat landfills as a last resort. Kevin Roberts, who identified himself as the Ulster County minority leader, told the committee, “I urge you to vote positive on this resolution,” and said Ulster County’s siting is close enough to Sullivan’s border to justify Sullivan’s action.

Star Hesse, a member of the Senior Legislative Action Committee, cited alternatives such as expanded composting and other services used elsewhere and urged the county to evaluate non‑incineration waste‑management models before endorsing regional landfill plans.

Committee members debated process and outreach: some legislators said they wanted Ulster County to call Sullivan officials before advancing siting work; others said issuing a formal resolution was the county’s appropriate way to register concern and that the resolution would be included in Ulster County’s review materials and therefore is timely. A committee member noted residents from neighboring Ulster towns had already reached out in opposition and that local boards in Ellenville and Wawarsing had passed similar measures. The committee agreed to pursue direct conversations with Ulster County officials, including the Ulster County Legislature and the resource recovery agency.

The committee amended the resolution to list the introduction as coming from the executive committee and then held a voice vote on the amended motion. The meeting record shows the amendment was approved and the amended resolution carried; the transcript records aye and opposed responses during the vote but does not list a roll‑call tally in the minutes provided to the meeting. The resolution text as amended and a copy of committee action will be transmitted to Ulster County bodies and the resource recovery agency, committee members said.

The opposition resolution was item 7 on the committee agenda; it followed a sequence of public commenters who asked the county to weigh ecological and community impacts and to investigate alternatives including composting, material‑reduction strategies and regional shared services. Committee members and commenters repeatedly said that landfills should be a last resort and that the county should focus on waste‑reduction measures and regional coordination.

No county funding was approved or requested as part of the resolution; committee members said the county will seek further conversation with Ulster County officials and that public input will continue to inform the county’s next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sullivan County - Executive Committee on 2025-01-23 9:00 AM - Jan 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Sullivan County Executive Committee voted to introduce an amended resolution opposing the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency proposal to site a countywide landfill less than a mile from Sullivan County’s border, following extensive public comment from residents and regional officials.","taxTitle","Sullivan County, New York","taxId",14534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671907,"New Narrowsburg nonprofit proposes six-week \"Empowered Menopause\" series for Sullivan County",417,163000,580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2144175-ed80154608d377fb09a1e757e0cfa701&start=163&end=580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2144175-ed80154608d377fb09a1e757e0cfa701/thumbnail_163000.jpg","/articles/6671907/Sullivan-County/New-York/New-Narrowsburg-nonprofit-proposes-six-week-Empowered-Menopause-series-for-Sullivan-County","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671907-e9d773549a41109d284c583f7df15adc/orig.mp4?Expires=1774964599&Signature=Pfrc5PxiLy-cb3xrNKBs91fX-q~KeSUsf8wvMpAmPh6c4Cmc97Eu8wN-csSUagnn81mpBsbCAcTAYzR3KebtJmcJK9gnTu4qG3ZQaNksi8XbZv7EieG7oa5E~TgvqbLwl8iw3ng6VGojOAOB5tjxgBGuzP2xCvy~Wd7h7buzJJbh9KCeJiG-lMtZzJ7Bi-bq7JRGv~URu7wYFzZnM7Qnsb9-PyFmurjf2t5whphHhjqZebe85W1VvILEWlwLUIqLVHF0aV6gjjQu7HIrdFrH~Eb60Q5ADLE5grHSLH9vqn~4XdcNBQrDr4KlGd28yRWoOy7C2776SJrvO8sbnkUwdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Field Office, a newly launched nonprofit operating out of Narrowsburg, introduced a six-week program called \"Empowered Menopause\" during the Sullivan County Executive Committee meeting presentation.

The program aims to “connect people through our stories, through conversation, through arts and wellness programming,” said Liza Bennett, co‑founder of the Field Office. The series will combine expert-led health sessions and low-stakes creative engagement so participants can both learn practical tools and share experiences.

Organizers said the program will cover what happens physically and emotionally during perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause; nutrition and exercise; sleep and stress; the role of hormone replacement therapy; and botanicals and supplements. “We’re gonna explore the physical, emotional and the lifestyle aspects of this transformative stage,” said Susan Mendoza, who described herself as owner and operator of the Cheahive Gym and Wellness in Narrowsburg and one of the program’s facilitators.

Facilitators named by presenters include Pamela Mayer, described as a local artist who researched menopause over many years, and Natasha Demner, a functional‑medicine health coach and breast cancer survivor who is training as a women’s midlife specialist. Creative engagement for the series will be led by artist and educator Shailen Bennett, the presenters said.

The Field Office said accessibility is a primary value and described tiered pricing with free slots available. Organizers gave sample rates that they said equate to about $12 per class at a community‑supported rate and up to $25 per class for a paying slot that funds an additional free or subsidized seat. Presenters said they are still building funding and welcome donations or gifted slots; one committee member offered to donate seats during the discussion.

Registration and contact information provided by presenters included a flyer, an email address for Susan Mendoza (susan@thecheehive.com) and a website (thecheehive.com). The presenters asked the county to help amplify the program as it seeks partners and participants.

Committee members thanked the presenters and asked about donation and partnership options; presenters said they would leave contact materials and follow up with attendees. The presentation did not request any county funding or official action.

The presentation occurred during the executive committee’s regular meeting agenda; organizers said they intend to run the program locally and to partner with community health experts and local artists.","The Field Office, a new nonprofit based in Narrowsburg, presented a six-week community program — \"Empowered Menopause\" — that pairs health experts and artists to normalize menopause and offer education, low-cost access and some free slots.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6671897,"Votes at a glance: Sullivan County Executive Committee moves on grants, appointments and contracts; LDC transfer fails",700,2629000,3329000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2144175-ed80154608d377fb09a1e757e0cfa701&start=2629&end=3329","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2144175-ed80154608d377fb09a1e757e0cfa701/thumbnail_2629000.jpg","/articles/6671897/Sullivan-County/New-York/Votes-at-a-glance-Sullivan-County-Executive-Committee-moves-on-grants-appointments-and-contracts-LDC-transfer-fails","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6671897-9da8e8120af90d69ec65cd58bde5366d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774964599&Signature=H~lOXTLvmWAznM1zEjoEWuY7OOqh0wHUr0CP5ojVnQkhB33ut0x8KZ1o9eOKSwakMPRT5ZTSpvg4Zih7sHklRYPzCYo6xrDCe5syNE8M8SCF4KtrdrOOMCvWI7pjoA51d4Ru79HX3ijGOTOUwa9W44Kyt9YHK6vVYo3itOBkwv5u~AtIhgSVl9XYGSxkujMCDiP5yKShzhmM0O~~u9rls0uY-CWT2cI8rwvMtPRna28ud-htsRs3kQ5-zeS3yblV6qGbzrDvpMjDYqwfEVJi~4fyW7da6pIdVLWsW9P7~dqJd7b1XImp80bM8afOAg0hFMOY8fL6pEKtyFH-m1Ullg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Sullivan County Executive Committee approved a block of routine resolutions and grant applications, advanced a high‑profile resolution opposing a proposed Ulster County landfill, and failed to approve a transfer of funds to an LDC for Sunset Lake operations.

Items moved by the committee and approved by voice vote included authorization to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation grant, appointments and reappointments to the Health Services Advisory Board, memoranda of agreement and understanding with county departments for jail services and transportation, and grant applications including the Federal Section 5311 rural transit program and a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. The committee also authorized the county manager to apply for and accept New York CARES funds and accepted a New York State Department of Labor agreement, among other routine items.

Notable individual actions and outcomes from the meeting record include:

- Item 1: Authorize application for funding from the United States Department of Transportation — approved by voice vote.

- Item 2: Appoint and reappoint members to the Health Services Advisory Board (Department of Public Health) — approved. Committee members discussed timing and committee referral but the vote proceeded.

- Items 3–6: Authorize MOAs/MOUs between county offices (Office for Aging, Sullivan County Jail, Sullivan County Transportation) covering services including shopping buses and senior medical transportation — approved by voice vote.

- Item 7: Resolution opposing the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency landfill proposal — amended to be introduced by the executive committee and advanced (see separate article for debate and public comment).

- Item 8: Authorize transfer of funds to Sunset Lake LDC — the motion failed after debate. Committee discussion focused on whether the transfer should have been budgeted, outstanding tax issues and whether the LDC or the town of Liberty should address obligations. A county official reported a 1% penalty/interest rate on the outstanding tax, and committee members instructed staff to work with counsel and the LDC to clarify options and report back.

- Items 9, 11, 12 and other grant/contract items: Authorize submission and execution of grant applications (including Section 5311, FY 2024 SAFER, and various contract extensions) — approved by voice vote.

- Items 14–21: Miscellaneous amendments to existing programs, creation of temporary positions, corrections of tax rolls and fourth‑quarter mortgage tax disbursements — approved by voice vote (where recorded).

Votes were taken largely by voice; the transcript records ayes and opposed responses but does not include a consistent roll‑call tally for all items in the excerpt provided. Item 8 (transfer to Sunset Lake LDC) was explicitly discussed and recorded as failing, with committee members asking county staff and counsel to return with options and cost details for prompt resolution.

Committee members asked staff to provide clearer breakdowns and documentation for future packets after public comment raised concerns about transparency on certain agenda attachments. Several items passed on unanimous voice votes; the committee assigned follow‑up tasks for the failed LDC transfer and for outreach related to the landfill resolution.","The committee approved a slate of routine authorizations and grant applications, advanced a resolution opposing a proposed Ulster County landfill, and declined a transfer of funds to the Sunset Lake LDC after debate. Several contract extensions and grant applications were approved by voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Sullivan County Executive Committee moves on grants, appointments and contracts; LDC transfer fails