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Legislature approves airport projects, opioid settlements, local-law introduction and other resolutions; one demolition resolution tabled
Summary
The Jefferson County Legislature approved a package of resolutions including airport capital projects, participation in multiple opioid settlements, a local-law introduction for a mixed-use tax exemption in Watertown and appointments; a demolition contract for 301 S. Main St. Mansfield was tabled for further investigation.
At the meeting, the Jefferson County Legislature voted on a slate of resolutions across multiple committees, approving most items and tabling one demolition contract pending additional information.
Key outcomes
- Local Law Introduction No. 6 of 2025 (real-property tax exemption under NY Real Property Tax Law §485-a for nonresidential property converted to mixed-use in the City of Watertown): Motion introduced and carried; Legislature set a public hearing time and place for the local law’s introduction.
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Elite Excavating & Demolition Inc. for demolition of a structure at 301 South Main Street, Mansfield (Resolution 2-24): Motion to table for further investigation was made and the Legislature tabled the resolution.
- Multiple opioid-related settlements: The Legislature authorized county participation in proposed settlements with several manufacturers and related entities (Sandoz Inc.; Purdue Pharma/Sackler-family plan; Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, Zydus and related entities). Motions to participate were moved and carried.
- Airport capital and related agreements: The Legislature authorized a set of agreements and budget/capital-plan amendments tied to the Watertown International Airport, including FAA and NYSDOT agreements, Runway 28 lighting, Runway 10/28 rehabilitation phases, terminal gateway project amendments, equipment purchases and related budget adjustments. The Legislature passed these as a block vote.
- Appointments and staffing adjustments: The Legislature approved abolishing the position of Solid Waste Maintenance Supervisor and reestablishing/appointing a Director of Recycling and Solid Waste Management; appointed a Director of Planning; and authorized an agreement with Michelle L. Carr for services related to the preschool children with disabilities program.
- Grants and program agreements: The Legislature authorized agreements with the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services for statewide grants to the District Attorney’s Office and Probation Department (targeted reduction of intimate partner violence) and amended the 2025 county budget accordingly.
Procedure and voting notes
Most motions were moved and seconded by named legislators and carried by voice vote with the transcript recording “Aye” and “Opposed? Motion carried.” Several grouped airport resolutions were presented and approved as a single block. The demolition contract for 301 South Main Street in Mansfield was specifically tabled “for further investigation” after late information arrived shortly before the meeting.
No roll-call vote tallies were recorded in the public transcript for the listed resolutions; votes were recorded by voice and the clerk noted motions carried. Where motions were moved on the record, the transcript includes the legislator who moved and the legislator who seconded; the meeting minutes should be consulted for formal roll-call tallies and resolution numbers.
The Legislature then moved to an executive session on collective bargaining negotiations.
