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Legislature adopts multiple resolutions; public hearings set for college budget and cannabis enforcement
Summary
The Sullivan County Legislature approved a package of resolutions including contract approvals, public‑hearing schedules, and program authorizations; most items passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
The Sullivan County Legislature voted on a package of resolutions and motions during the meeting. Most items were passed with an affirmative roll call (recorded as “9” in favor unless noted). The body also scheduled public hearings and authorized contracts across several departments.
Votes and key details (resolutions and actions taken) - Resolution 1 — Legislative discretionary funding program: Motion moved by Matt McPhillips. An amendment added Growing Older Together (District 5) for $2,550. The amendment and resolution as amended were approved (recorded vote: 9–0).
- Resolution 2 — Enact proposed local law authorizing the Sullivan County Legislature to override New York State real property tax: Passed (recorded as affirmative vote; no recorded opposition).
- Resolution 3 — Set public hearing for 08/21/2025 at 10:20 a.m. for the 2025–26 Sullivan County Community College tentative budget: Approved.
- Resolution 4 — Set public hearing for 08/21/2025 at 10:15 a.m. regarding cannabis enforcement: Approved.
- Resolution 6 — Authorize funds to be transferred to the Broadband Local Development Corporation for cleanup/unwinding expenses related to prior board actions: Approved (members discussed outstanding transfers and administrative cleanup; recorded as affirmative vote).
- Resolution 7 — Set public hearing (08/21/2025) regarding youth hunting provisions for 12- and 13-year-old hunters: The Legislature debated sunset language and compatibility with state law at length. The body accepted amended language tying the local law’s expiration to the expiration of section 11‑0935 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law (the ECL) and set the public hearing for the advertised date. The amendment and the motion to set the hearing passed.
- Resolution 8 — Authorize approval for three GTSC grant applications (FY 2026): Approved.
- Resolution 9 — Approve and endorse RUPCO in its application to New York State Homes and Community Renewal for funding: Approved.
- Resolution (probation training) — Authorize the Sullivan County Probation Department to enter into contract with Montrain Operating Company DBA Resorts World Catskills for a probation-sponsored training event: Approved.
- Resolution 11 — Permit former owners to repurchase parcels acquired by the county through in rem tax foreclosure proceedings: Approved.
- Pole/attachment agreements — Authorize poll attachment agreements with Verizon, Spectrum/Charter Communications and Frontier Communications: Approved.
- Resolution 14 — Confirm reappointment of Christopher Knapp as director of real property: Approved.
- Resolution 15 — Rescind Resolution 20624 and authorize agreement with Winslow Technology: Approved.
- Contract extension — Extend execution of contract for technology services with ZenCity: Approved.
- Resolution 17 — Authorize contract with ECC Technologies for the Cascale Open Access Network: Approved.
- Resolution 18 — Appoint a member to the IDA board: Approved.
How votes were recorded Many motions were moved, seconded and approved with the roll-call shorthand used in the meeting: “Aye” followed by a recorded tally (commonly “9 zed” or “9 zip”), indicating nine affirmative votes and no recorded opposition for those items. When a roll-call recorded opposing votes the meeting transcript specifies the dissent (for example, the housing framework was recorded 7–2 with Joe Perillo and Nick opposed). Several items were procedural (setting public hearing dates) and were approved as read.
Next steps and administrative notes The resolutions that set public hearings will be noticed in accordance with county procedures and the advertised dates were set for Aug. 21, 2025. Contract and procurement items will proceed to departmental implementation and the contracts authorized will be executed according to county procurement rules.
Ending Legislators completed the package of resolutions and moved into an executive session on collective bargaining matters as announced at the end of the open meeting.
