Clinton County commissioners approve routine contracts, agreements and personnel moves

The Clinton County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 21 approved a series of one-year contract renewals, intergovernmental agreements, personnel hirings and board appointments, and authorized payment of county bills.

Many of the items were routine renewals or single-year agreements and passed by voice vote with no roll-call tallies recorded in the meeting transcript. The approvals included technology support, an inter-county memorandum of understanding, a fiber lease for emergency communications, Title IV‑D child-support contracts, service agreements for children and youth placement services, and donations and leases tied to local programs.

Among the contracts approved were a one-year renewal with CDW Government for SolarWinds network performance monitoring services (effective Sept. 8, 2025–Sept. 7, 2026) at a stated cost of $931.76 and a memorandum of understanding among Clinton, Otter and Tioga counties to support formation of the North Central Regional ATV Trail Network Council of Governments with Clinton County’s initial contribution listed at $5,000. The board also approved a one-year agreement with Verizon for use of fiber-optic lines between the Department of Emergency Services building and the Boys Camp 911 tower at a stated monthly cost of $1,909.80 plus a one-time fee of $50.

The board renewed a contract between Clinton County and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office for child-support enforcement activities described in the meeting as required under the “20 25 2030 Title 4 d Cooperative Agreement,” and approved a renewal contract with Attorney John Love to provide Title IV‑D legal representation in conflict cases and cases requiring independent counsel under that same…