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Clinton County Legislature approves broad slate of resolutions; deputy sheriff backfill passes 7-1
Summary
Clinton County legislators approved multiple resolutions Feb. 13, 2019, including a 7-1 vote to backfill a deputy sheriff position; an out-of-state travel authorization was amended to limit travel to five days and the Legislature held an executive session on potential litigation with Volo Aviation.
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Clinton County Legislature approved a large package of resolutions during its Feb. 13, 2019 regular session, including a contested vote to backfill a deputy sheriff post and an amended out-of-state travel authorization.
The body voted to approve Resolutions #63 through #114 (carried, recorded as 8-0-1-1) and later approved Resolutions #116 through #155 (carried, recorded as 8-0-1-1). Resolution #115, titled "Approving Backfill of a Permanent, Full-Time Deputy Sheriff Position (PCN 2372) - Sheriff's Department," passed with a recorded tally of 7-1-1-1. Legislator Mark Dame voted no on Resolution #115; the transcript does not specify the identity of the member who abstained or who was absent.
Legislator Robert Hall moved to waive Rule 13.2; the motion carried. On Resolution #156, originally authorizing out-of-state travel from Feb. 18, 2019 through Apr. 18, 2019, Legislator Mark Dame successfully moved to amend the authorization to permit travel for up to five days only; the amendment carried (recorded as 8-0-1-1).
Chairperson Harry McManus called an executive session at 8:02 p.m. to discuss potential litigation with Volo Aviation; the body reconvened at 8:12 p.m. and adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Why it matters: The backfill of a deputy sheriff position and personnel-related resolutions affect county public safety staffing. The travel amendment narrows the scope of a previously broad authorization. The executive session indicates county officials are handling a pending or possible legal matter with an outside contractor, Volo Aviation.
What’s next: The transcript does not record further details about the litigation or follow-up steps; members did not announce an expected return date for further action on litigation matters, and several committee meetings related to agenda items were scheduled in March.
