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Where discussion occurred, the committee recorded clarifications (for example, budget-office vetting for the SUNY HVAC amendment and timeline/contract backdating for the tourism contract). Several items were straightforward approvals with no extended debate recorded in the transcript.

Listed resolutions and short notes: 34 — support letter for airport grant (approved); 35 — $500,000 amendment for SUNY HVAC (approved; budget language to be vetted); 37 — $1,500,000 amendment for emergency preparedness equipment procurement (approved); 40 — contract to administer septic repair program with Repco (approved; state 90% / county 10% funding structure discussed); 41 — contract with RUPCO, Inc. ($326,122, 100% state funds) to administer pilot program (approved); 42 — appointment of Benedict Campbell to Ulster County Planning Board (approved); 43 — appointment of Deborah Hoffer and Mitchell Cohen to Ulster County Planning Board (approved); 44 — schedule public hearing on county agricultural and farmland protection plan (public hearing set for 2025-03-18 at 7 p.m.); 45 — authorize OET to submit application for pay-for-performance workforce grants (grants range $100,000 to $2,000,000; 25% match required) (approved); 46 — interim municipal agreements for youth employment programs (approved); 47 — tourism contract with Medium Giant (approved; campaign on hold pending execution).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Ulster February 4, 2025 Economic Development, Planning Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture","oneSentenceSummary","The committee voted on multiple resolutions, approving support letters, contracts, capital amendments, appointments and a public hearing schedule. All listed resolutions carried by committee voice vote.","taxTitle","Ulster County, New York","taxId",14535,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":44,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":50,"_51":81,"_53":82,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":83,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":84,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6327989,"Committee backs Kingston-Ulster Airport grant application for stacked T-hangar",136,660000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a&start=524&end=660","/articles/6327989/Ulster-County/New-York/Committee-backs-Kingston-Ulster-Airport-grant-application-for-stacked-T-hangar","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327989-755f7bb53da35a4784560c41b93e5dcc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=EpI01IOk5KwYZgwnadXbCAyRWnV085Zv1nISwSaD3yD2YerWxF5TVpLrJeo6cQEXF5Nd5h0aoC3B-3i2w1vKDNdVjpz2nGUE3gAj7pbP0oZIFa-lpHd0ZXm5kyRhCXNHQJv23Z-joqkIOlyBy~ZJniJyiFODM~aA6g0pU6AZWKdEvlQIdMjnuZbKGCZ6LmQa3NMHaYM47ch4VfacdzDw8L7aJ1e8dA5cAOAn66YgtudPF3lAV6xt4ftamNrAiGyOjebjHgsua3Dk42s16CbxMiAkZDHVPMFB0Crd7wbBkV1ZI~YIKSVUdt8-IDRAygicp5gAWOGdBHsbwftqtC-ryg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee voted to support resolution 34, which backs an application by Kingston Ulster Airport LLC for New York State transportation grant funding to construct a stacked T-hangar building at Kingston-Ulster Airport.

The resolution describes the proposed structure as a \"6 to 8 bay stacked hangar\" intended to provide covered storage for aircraft currently parked outside on the existing apron. Todd, representing the airport, told the committee there is \"a shortage of hangar space throughout the Northeast, so they will be filled without any problem whatsoever,\" and explained the county resolution is required to complete the grant application.

The committee approved the resolution by voice vote and indicated full support for the airport’s grant application. Todd thanked the committee and left the meeting after the vote.","The committee supported a county resolution backing Kingston Ulster Airport LLC’s application to a New York State transportation grant to construct a 6–8 bay stacked T-hangar to provide covered storage for aircraft.",{"_33":86,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":87,"_41":88,"_43":89,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6327994,"Committee approves $500,000 amendment for SUNY Ulster HVAC replacements; budget reference to be vetted",293,672000,965000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a&start=672&end=965","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a/thumbnail_672000.jpg","/articles/6327994/Ulster-County/New-York/Committee-approves-500000-amendment-for-SUNY-Ulster-HVAC-replacements-budget-reference-to-be-vetted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327994-40e4eef2cb41de5a54930277b3848daf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=H514Owj9BDg7Fghj0ZCo1xO0t08cuMAzR0V83tFuhK3Jj9zQswa9RJ0b~nBoylWdMRWTIlymsQ54-zWkN7zRz1bvLp1n194SJrRwQ-mFNvjCCncmcPEauNZEID2dTlH8rSDpkhXjmto2khXeWavW5TDne0gamYqU1W85Nb6Uy9ZBIKiu72GIVotQFO77jD-uNRsNSWF8nEou3pueYU4yjNChcdi50rvu~YVoaeGRpn24o4SWdrQDE5YcIaDINNrmGa106g7k6v2WdPs4WLXGwBgJwsASscRY~SkQLNQbDHMhD4YbE2Mz72lcIMnIRKbbaI93QO4IKO8R5KnkXQarDQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The committee approved resolution 35 amending capital project number 542 to increase funding by $500,000 for design and construction services for the next phase of HVAC replacements at SUNY Ulster, including Vanderlyn Hall Theater and the art gallery.

Michael (speaker) explained the funding will cover replacement of rooftop HVAC units and design work to bring systems into a unified control scheme: \"The 500,000 is for, HVAC system, for our Vanderlyn Building that will be covering, the art gallery as well as the theater. And we're trying to get the same type of systems that will all, talk to each other and be in 1 type of system so we don't have multiple systems calling out there too.\" Committee members sought clarification whether the resolution’s language referred to SUNY Ulster’s capital plan or the county’s capital plan; Amanda (county staff) said the item would be vetted with the budget office and amended later if needed.

A motion to adopt carried on committee voice vote. Committee members agreed staff should confirm the correct capital-plan reference with the budget office before the item proceeds through subsequent committees.","The committee approved amending capital project 542 to increase funding by $500,000 for HVAC replacements at SUNY Ulster’s Vanderlyn Hall theater and art gallery, but members asked the budget office to confirm whether the resolution’s whereas clause correctly references the county capital program.",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6327999,"Ulster County committee approves tourism marketing contract with Medium Giant; campaign on hold pending contract execution",169,2071000,2240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a&start=2071&end=2240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a/thumbnail_2071000.jpg","/articles/6327999/Ulster-County/New-York/Ulster-County-committee-approves-tourism-marketing-contract-with-Medium-Giant-campaign-on-hold-pending-contract-execution","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6327999-540ffc8bf6b65c31fad274426596e7d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=GaAciDtWilwAx7eeTfdSOK~E2glPUxbiMCKqJnrMFvgM5LSXJiaOEzWMbLlwS7hfbCXGZYCe-4FGa8jrEHsu3DN8Qa3tp5tKtdYPnyzSoqk7rmfx1F0i3q~dSj1ZcUXXnELcnMVdL~EZ-d62nP2JGATx2NMe4PfkAdiUxrbZ0h6lKr82lzQ4BSX5eyN~s8wuMFjIhEa4iOLKDzl3xXBLcBInCCZVCqjglFulOTsRWUXtz5Eb8PNqanwiPEAu5Z~HtCkMTJ5CuvpoCncSxjQufEyeIfgvxPtkdPLgfGK~27RD2tXwHurURJGVQzkdxwDZAmQn56cPJyfNG-1jv~TixQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ulster County Legislature committee approved a contract to engage Medium Giant (listed in the package as Medium Giant Company, Inc. d/b/a Medium Giant) to promote Ulster County as an accessible visitor destination. Committee members discussed the contract’s timeline, accessibility goals, the role of a planned arts-and-culture director and concerns about bike-packing promotion and pedestrian safety.

County staff explained the contract and grant funding are administered as a state Economic Development Authority (EDA) drawdown. A staff member said the contract has been backdated to reflect work Medium Giant already performed preparing the campaign: \"We have the contract backdated to the point where, like, medium giant developed that presentation, developed our campaign.\" The committee heard the campaign is on hold until the contract is fully executed and the county can draw down grant funds.

Committee members pressed staff on whether the new arts-and-culture director position will focus inward on residents as well as outward on tourism. Amanda (county staff) said she had not yet seen the position description but that earlier planning discussions had envisioned both internal and external responsibilities for the role. Several members also raised safety concerns tied to promoting cycling in a county with recent pedestrian and cyclist fatalities; one member asked that any bike-packing promotion be paired with a clear bike-and-pedestrian safety campaign.

The committee approved the contract by voice vote and asked county staff to coordinate campaign rollout with existing safety and accessibility initiatives. The committee also noted that some elements of accessibility work would proceed regardless of grant timing, while broader advertising depends on contract execution and grant drawdown.","The committee approved a contract to support a marketing campaign focused on accessibility and tourism. Staff said the campaign work is paused until the legislature finalizes the contract; members discussed accessibility, bike-packing promotion and pedestrian safety.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":113,"_45":114,"_47":115,"_49":116,"_51":117,"_53":118,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":119,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":120,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6328004,"Ulster County committee approves interim agreements for summer youth employment amid wage and federal funding concerns",580,1452000,2032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a&start=1452&end=2032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2321792-e757243c3973873e422fd8115b36a34a/thumbnail_1452000.jpg","/articles/6328004/Ulster-County/New-York/Ulster-County-committee-approves-interim-agreements-for-summer-youth-employment-amid-wage-and-federal-funding-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6328004-df1de07e1e47a4665b9242e45aa0dc3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771218624&Signature=Gf75Fv24GAq9tynY8hfmT5h061ll41peQvnfm4KyMuoG-c1l8Qx6pSoQcrZhBX4JrEtrlVjfJYuDdGkQBVzuem45hhg2y0TYkdieEBMrlI4Bw99JWLBGQ-T6rOtqabbOyEg19TSzstUIGy7hFV~p6hODpnmLmIJOBntXQd3JL2-j7tThK~5gYcvkcDBEUyngiYqQpbmdcUlNjoW0Kj2~~Znj1gF3WzrEROPslPbnXknNMUvkMeqVj87V4sOq99qW7-FDy4aMqn7zPZtHmYbHlDSH~iycqHaNEnWUsxdCHSel4NSVh3Y~qryNmo~5gWo-L3UT74tUeD5EzbR9-4Jtuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Ulster County Legislature committee on Economic Development, Planning, Education, Employment, Arts and Agriculture approved a resolution authorizing the chair to enter into interim municipal agreements to operate the county’s federally funded summer youth employment program, Brighter Futures initiative and Young Adult Employment Program during the committee’s February meeting.

The agreements allow the Office of Employment and Training (OET) to continue placements and wages for the summer program while final contracts are completed. OET representative Sharon told the committee the department planned to equalize pay across youth programs \"increasing it to $16.50 an hour across our year round program, our summer youth employment program, our young adult program, and our brighter futures grama, so there is equity across all youth served.\" Sharon also warned that a federal pause in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) money could affect funding after the county’s fiscal year end: \"there is a possibility ... there is a slight possibility that there would be some impact for July 1\" if federal allocations change.

Deputy Chair Litts and several legislators raised concerns about the program’s goal to employ as many young people as possible and how the county’s living-wage policy interacts with that mission. Deputy Chair Litts said the living-wage requirement makes hiring larger numbers of youth harder and urged an exception to allow lower wages for youth hires: \"the purpose of a living wage in this county is so that people can make enough money ... But typically, the young folks that would take advantage of this program don't have to supply those things ... so I would much rather see a lower wage to them so we can employ more youth.\" Legislator Hillett and others urged balancing livable pay with the program’s goal of broad participation.

Committee members and OET staff discussed program design: the department hopes to use the program to build sustained work experience (40 hours per week, up to three months) rather than short-term event staffing. Legislator Stewart suggested partnering the youth program with recycling and fair staffing opportunities, while staff cautioned those arrangements require age-appropriate placements and scheduling alignment with the summer footprint.

The committee approved the resolution by voice vote and moved the agreements forward to the next steps in implementation. The committee also noted uncertainty about federal reimbursements and said the county and OET will monitor guidance and adjust placements if funding availability changes.","The committee approved interim municipal agreements to run summer youth employment and related programs. Members debated wage levels, a proposed $16.50 target, and possible impacts if federal TANF funding is paused.","actionData","errors"]

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