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Key outcomes

- Staffing contract amendment (Legacy Staffing/Frontline Staffing): Approved 5–4 to add the title of LPN unit leader on a temporary basis with explicit scope-of-practice limits and a temporary-review clause. (See separate coverage for debate and votes.)

- Resolution expressing strong support for Delaware Valley Job Corps: Approved unanimously (9–0). The resolution directs a certified copy to be forwarded to federal and state leaders, including the Speaker of the U.S. House and the President of the United States.

- Multiple administrative resolutions (awards, contract amendments, shared-service agreements, equipment leases, procurement authorizations): The transcript records a series of motions that were carried largely by unanimous voice votes (noted as “Aye. 9 zip” in the record). Items included accepting a New York State Department of Labor award, authorization of lease supplements for multifunction devices, intergovernmental IT shared-service addenda and procurement modifications.

- Public hearing set: Legislators set a public hearing for July 17, 2025, related to overriding the New York State property-tax cap; the motion passed by recorded voice vote.

Votes recorded in the transcript used roll-call or voice votes where recorded as \"Aye. 9 zip\" for many routine items; the staffing-contract vote was the only close recorded tally in the meeting minutes provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sullivan County - Executive Committee on 2025-06-19 9:00 AM - Jun 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The legislature advanced multiple routine resolutions, set hearings and passed a mix of administrative items; notable votes included a 5–4 approval to permit temporary LPN unit leaders via contractor and unanimous expressions of support for Delaware Valley Job Corps and SNAP-related letter actions.","taxTitle","Sullivan County, New York","taxId",14534,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6514400,"Sullivan County Legislature approves temporary LPN unit-leader title for contractor staff after debate over scope and limits",776,2474000,3250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5030945-f40586af43b07fb7561d73fbd1848d2a&start=2474&end=3250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5030945-f40586af43b07fb7561d73fbd1848d2a/thumbnail_2474000.jpg","/articles/6514400/Sullivan-County/New-York/Sullivan-County-Legislature-approves-temporary-LPN-unit-leader-title-for-contractor-staff-after-debate-over-scope-and-limits","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514400-2a94c2934230c101f70f85cc3d1d69a1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202189&Signature=hnWxne5TfDO8ceIeYVewYbOxO7es6K-fGwyfIMqwHlfM2GjJXJGTATPDsWnaCGXXXtFCSrWOF2Yeo2BqZN6OetxCYKMzPSR5DCQbJjG~OrdaGyqq3-xTCNfnzjR~1RaHPC57XlfDJwUTyjewI2KG-JbF~KWck8f9SwOO1IXOPZUu2yzkTL5YA5HIxrwvjzcbuR7PaudML3R79As1bRnzLUhVA1kd4uWXGtZSPV20pAgOc5UKXV6OgCrjUnnbPYbs6yJHgSfE0ct-q4klZdtKS7004wbmwJdljiT3QTNhnw8JWK3I4wmDVhqN8Dw~RTTRoHIwPAQQhOA3iMv7ROfLkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sullivan County legislators voted to amend the county’s staffing contract to add the title of LPN unit leader for temporary use by Legacy Staffing (doing business as Frontline Staffing) at the county-operated care center, after extended debate about clinical scope and patient safety.

The contract amendment permits Legacy Staffing to supply licensed practical nurses to serve as unit leaders while the county recruits registered nurses for permanent unit-leader posts. Legislators added language saying LPN unit leaders “will work within their scope of practice and will not assess or develop treatment plans,” and they included language to define the temporary period to require periodic legislative review.

Debate focused on clinical qualifications and patient safety. Several legislators said state Department of Health standards set RN requirements for supervisory duties and expressed concern that an LPN cannot perform assessments or develop treatment plans. Supporters said the amendment is a temporary measure to ensure day-to-day supervision and continuity of care while the county actively recruits RNs.

County staff told the legislature they are advertising for RN candidates, expect an assistant director of nursing (ADON) to start Aug. 4 and are exploring contract negotiations and other recruitment strategies. Legislators discussed adding a 90-day review and clear limitations on duties for LPNs; the final resolution included an amendment spelling out scope-of-practice limits and a temporary-review mechanism.

The resolution passed 5–4. Members recorded as voting against the measure raised concerns about substituting LPN supervision where state guidance typically assigns supervisory roles to RNs. Supporters said the measure fills immediate supervision gaps at the care center and is limited in duration and scope.","Legislators approved an amendment to the staffing contract used at the county care center to permit Legacy Staffing (doing business as Frontline) to provide LPNs as temporary unit leaders; the resolution passed after an amendment limiting duties to LPN scope and adding a temporary-review clause.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_46":92,"_48":93,"_50":94,"_52":95,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":96,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":97,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6514405,"Sullivan County launches locally funded ‘Sullivan Volunteers’ to replace RSVP funding",365,318000,683000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5030945-f40586af43b07fb7561d73fbd1848d2a&start=318&end=683","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5030945-f40586af43b07fb7561d73fbd1848d2a/thumbnail_318000.jpg","/articles/6514405/Sullivan-County/New-York/Sullivan-County-launches-locally-funded-Sullivan-Volunteers-to-replace-RSVP-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514405-508a94a4815ed29f5a9c0b2980419ac7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771202189&Signature=Ce6Rli0jfyif9vgsjFLUKIlc~is0v~pil1jsYkqZMIgZ4S2sdT9yUilGcH6oWKstHSi75o3gxZFtKHZrA1sJv1OxMEV5Mi0xnG5skhpaloBWfuxHb7jMfaOVpYdkrFc74m1IIN3e0dgg0n3wzYqFTbxCP6NNfkZLYfbSFIf0ZJlbRPwwWLXkYGPjsst0y5H1elKjG2gyDdBx-6fppwU1gkBAhBzucHsjb~C5bqWZP-fyYlphxyLCQB8qFGpllvS0rKdO2v2~mTPmPpYBZt66AEuY6XJy7blcCvwgD7A4A~s46WPEYB4fSLjfa132TTCvEOscWS~w85Q9FwSZTT4RTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sullivan County announced a locally funded volunteer initiative, “Sullivan Volunteers,” to preserve services after federal AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP funding expired on May 7, 2025. The program, administered by the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (SCOFA), will initially concentrate on medical transportation, home-delivered meals and nonprofit capacity support while expanding intergenerational engagement.

SCOFA staff said the new program will “mirror the core focus areas of the former RSVP,” emphasizing continuity for critical services that support older adults. The county plans to keep mileage reimbursement for nutrition volunteers at the IRS standard rate with no cap and to offer mileage reimbursement for nonprofit placements at up to five trips or 200 miles per month at the IRS standard rate.

County presenters noted program goals include a youth volunteer mentorship pairing older volunteers with high school and college students, “digital literacy and tech buddies” to assist older adults with telehealth and online benefits, a seasonal summer-of-service program for teens and college students, and partnerships to include individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SCOFA staff said program evaluation and reporting will continue under county oversight, tracking active volunteers, service hours, mileage reimbursed, trips completed, meals delivered and client transport. Annual reports will be submitted to the Sullivan County Legislature and the New York State Office for the Aging as required. The presentation cited national volunteer-value estimates and local volunteer counts: in 2024, 116 Sullivan County volunteers reportedly served 14,170 hours.

Legislators and county staff praised the redesign and the program’s branding work during the presentation. SCOFA emphasized the program’s intent to preserve the legacy of RSVP while adapting to local needs and funding realities.","Sullivan County Office for the Aging outlined a new, county-funded volunteer program to replace expired AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP funds, keeping core services such as medical transportation, home-delivered meals and nonprofit capacity building while adding youth and intergenerational initiatives.","actionData","errors"]

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