Executive committee approves routine resolutions, moves to authorize multiple county actions

The Sullivan County Legislature’s executive committee voted on a slate of resolutions and administrative actions during its meeting. Most items were approved by voice vote; several drew brief discussion or amendments before passage.

Quick summary of recorded actions and outcomes - Legislative discretionary funding program (motion moved by Joe; seconded by Louie): approved by voice vote.

- Requesting designation under the Hudson Valley Community Preservation Act to enable local farmland and open‑space protection programs (moved by Matt; seconded as recorded): approved by voice vote.

- Authorize county manager to sign the 2025–26 annual plan update to the 2024–28 four‑year plan for the Sullivan County Office for the Aging (moved by Cat; seconded by Nick): approved by voice vote.

- Amend resolution 256‑22 to continue a current lease on a month‑to‑month basis until a new lease is negotiated (moved by Kat; seconded by Matt): approved by voice vote.

- Authorize county manager to vote in favor of a Chapter 11 plan of Purdue Pharma: approved by voice vote.

- Amend resolution 319‑25 regarding real property tax exemption for veterans with 100% service‑connected disability: approved by voice vote.

- Amend appearance fees for stenographers (resolution 220216 referenced): approved by voice vote.

- Authorize Sullivan County Early Intervention Program to reimburse respite providers for eligible children: approved by voice vote.

- Permit former owners to repurchase parcels (continuation of prior practice): approved by voice vote.

- Approve allocation of 2025–26 New York State Office of Children and Family Services funding: approved by voice vote.

- Authorize intermunicipal agreement with the towns referenced in the packet to establish a cooperative framework for joint review of the Town Line solar project (moved and seconded; discussion noted about departmental consultation and fire/EMS concerns): approved by voice vote.

- Declare lead agency and issue a negative declaration under SEQRA for Callicoon Park: approved by voice vote.

- Authorize the Sullivan County Visitors Association (SCVA) tourism grant program (initial proposal attached to the packet): committee amended the program’s funding in the resolution from $600,000 to $300,000 for the initial year and added language making awards reimbursable; the amended resolution passed by hand and voice votes after discussion about spending and administration.

- Opt in to settlement agreements with eight opioid manufacturers: approved by voice vote.

- Adopt an update…