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\"The WIOA grant comes to the, from the federal level to the state Department of Labor,\" a LEAP representative said, describing how Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funding flows to local workforce boards and noting that a proposed federal \"skinny budget\" could reduce or consolidate existing workforce and adult-education funding.

The committee approved a resolution to reappoint Scott Bracey (term June 1, 2025–June 30, 2028) as Washington County's representative who fills a vocational rehabilitation sector seat on the board. Supervisors moved and seconded the motion and carried it by voice vote.

A second proposed reappointment — for Mark Stratton, whose new term would begin July 1, 2025 — drew extended discussion because, as staff noted, Stratton is not a Washington County resident. Supervisors debated whether to accept a nonresident who has been an active and effective member versus delaying to recruit a Washington County candidate. After discussion about representation and outreach, the committee voted to forward the appointment decision to the county finance committee to allow more time to identify qualified Washington County candidates before the July 1 start date.

LEAP staff told the committee it is monitoring multiple federal funding streams that support local workforce and anti-poverty programs — WIOA, Head Start, and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) — because the federal discretionary budget proposals under consideration could alter or reduce funding levels and program structure. The LEAP representative said proposals discussed in the \"skinny budget\" would consolidate some programs, propose changes to adult-education grants and require states to direct more funds into apprenticeships; the representative noted that CSBG was proposed for elimination in the draft budget but that the final federal appropriations had not been decided.

Committee members also discussed board composition and workload. Members reported the full workforce board contains roughly 32–33 seats, with Washington County typically holding about five seats, and noted that board members are expected to participate in subcommittees in addition to the main board schedule.

The committee directed county staff to assemble a list of current Washington County representatives and term dates and to seek local candidates for upcoming vacancies. No changes to county funding or program administration were made at the meeting beyond the reappointment and the referral to finance for the second seat.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Washington County Joint Ag/Planning & Personnel Comm. Mtg. - May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Agriculture, Planning and Tourism Committee reappointed a current Washington County representative to the Saratoga–Warren–Washington Workforce Development Board on May 20 and deferred a second proposed reappointment while county supervisors discussed whether the seat should be filled by a Washington County resident.","taxTitle","Washington County, New York","taxId",56999,"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},6226450,"Soil and Water district launches pollinator pledge, offers seed and tree-sale updates",119,267000,386000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3507396-1cbcb94792212cb87ac2305c5ad93de1&start=267&end=386","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3507396-1cbcb94792212cb87ac2305c5ad93de1/thumbnail_267000.jpg","/articles/6226450/Washington-County/New-York/Soil-and-Water-district-launches-pollinator-pledge-offers-seed-and-tree-sale-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226450-7561cd249a7b1939414f087449d83f65/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141337&Signature=cekIoPWiYfwqyZ6PML0XKkdwKqYPlxPML6FJljwLOMPqmMuLfMBqrplzzyBjSLcLVItHFw8wqoXKtXmiRh79-1~INHEheVHcl0PMPaoMzKDpV2kLkV~zJqG6ZLcyAckzS7frwSLRCCrLibiUk5NEUB5Vd1e-J8a-8HZMsdV8s6dnxUA1M8ncG6IDaSOEfpwVYODU6aYPKeKNJ9RqdKnQteAMjutBfht5QdVFkwOsh1iDBTkEWYEB6QUG1mHjGHMOjs8-a1vbQT~P0n0Xi47AzPGsLK7qqnx3umdiTzhlC9hB0GQc4jw03toryy9QQieQhZo6mO7cqCLV4kSDymiaJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District told the Agriculture, Planning and Tourism Committee on May 20 that it has launched a pollinator-pledge program, is distributing free pollinator seed, and sold thousands of trees in a recent sale.

\"We ordered 50 pounds of pollinator seed. Ashley's done a really good job of getting this program off the ground,\" the District Manager for the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District said at the meeting.

District staff said the county-run initiative encourages residents and municipal land managers to reduce mowing and create habitat for pollinators. Seed pickup is scheduled at the USDA service center in Greenwich on May 31; staff reported 50 pounds were ordered and that about 12 pounds remained available for distribution at the time of the meeting. The district also said its recent tree sale generated more than 100 orders and included roughly 7,500 bare-root seedlings and that leftover blueberry plants would be distributed to a Salem youth garden project.

Beyond outreach and giveaways, the district described outreach on rain gardens and stormwater infiltration near lakes and waterways to help groundwater recharge. Staff told supervisors the district has begun using QR codes and other digital tools to share planting and reporting guidance. The district urged municipalities and small local groups (for example, garden clubs or parks organizations) to consider partnering on projects that could be funded with a $6,000 state Part B grant; applications to the state are due Nov. 1 and projects have a one-year implementation window.

Committee members asked technical questions about seeding rates and maintenance; staff advised that a pound of seed typically covers roughly one-third of an acre for broadcast seeding, that sites often need two or more seasons to reach full floral cover, and that leaving dead stems through winter helps pollinators overwinter. Staff said they can parcel seed to match the requested planting area and plan to circulate small hand seeders for public use.

The district emphasized it is housed in the USDA service center in Greenwich and that it receives a county appropriation similar to Cooperative Extension. The district asked committee members to suggest municipal properties that would host demonstration pollinator plantings and thanked the county for continued support.

The update was informational; no formal county action or funding award was taken at the committee meeting.

For details on pickup and partnership opportunities, staff said information is available through the county website link to outside agencies and directly from the USDA service center in Greenwich.","At the May 20 Agriculture, Planning and Tourism Committee meeting, the Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District gave an update on a new pollinator pledge, seed distribution and a tree sale, and described a $6,000 state Part B grant program for small conservation projects.",{"_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},6226440,"Committee names three authorized users for USDA broadband grant reporting",207,3783000,3990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3507396-1cbcb94792212cb87ac2305c5ad93de1&start=3783&end=3990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3507396-1cbcb94792212cb87ac2305c5ad93de1/thumbnail_3783000.jpg","/articles/6226440/Washington-County/New-York/Committee-names-three-authorized-users-for-USDA-broadband-grant-reporting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6226440-fc5e808341736f68791d73b82ae853d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771141337&Signature=VjRs9iNQByOFJZ-HcCMwxNRVxl7nnpIWG~j7tHiKsxwr9anXUQonCH2ntsNtBLQqqRjnh0jqEt7Tbqrb2agyfl9ovOzpgSf3TCRyOSVNCZ0pZaTV~mE1v2cQobOIh~-R7-U29gqj1WWvi6tH-dCFEHpmn~3p~Cy1jcbeSOaKbYVWVDtXBPUAwrJYtrktySW2rpY~E9EXpnf2nQ7OQ9JrK2rH4PQQJxW2Df3smBA7OYBvY01Tnx63HP92sRgLM6kXcGSKe~CvvmntwbWFoxk7sJhiRe8-NOCbUk~lDfdiUiGJSFd~jg25fbVFwOS8GEA7oMH84JHcqlRflvfDNMtCcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Agriculture, Planning and Tourism Committee on May 20 approved a resolution naming three authorized users for reporting on a USDA grant that funds tower upgrades by Hudson Valley Wireless to expand broadband coverage across Washington County.

\"Even in order to get access to their systems to report, they require a board level resolution naming the people who are authorized to use the system,\" county staff member Laura said as she described the reporting requirement.

Laura said the three named roles are: the representative signature certifier (Laura, who will review reports entered by Hudson Valley Wireless), an administrator (Al, to have system access), and a consultant (Jason Guzzo, to enter reporting). The committee moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by voice vote.

Staff said there was no separate administrative funding in the USDA award and that the county will rely on Hudson Valley Wireless to enter most of the data into the USDA reporting system; county staff will review entries and ensure compliance with reporting requirements. The resolution will allow the named people to obtain access credentials and submit or certify the required grant reporting on behalf of the county.

The committee did not change the grant award or funding; the action was limited to naming authorized users so the county can comply with USDA reporting requirements and continue project administration with Hudson Valley Wireless.","The committee approved a resolution naming three people authorized to access USDA reporting systems for a broadband tower-upgrade grant awarded to Hudson Valley Wireless; the authorization is required by the USDA to submit required grant reports.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee reappoints one workforce-board representative; another appointment deferred while county seeks local candidate

Soil and Water district launches pollinator pledge, offers seed and tree-sale updates

Committee names three authorized users for USDA broadband grant reporting