Franklin County Legislature approves payments, grants, budget amendments and appointments

Summary

At its April 16, 2026 regular meeting the Franklin County Legislature approved a slate of routine resolutions: payments to vendors and school districts, acceptance of a $50,000 cybersecurity grant, a $250,000 tourism appropriation, appointment of a buildings superintendent and authorization of multiple contracts. Most measures passed unanimously; several votes recorded one dissent or abstention.

The Franklin County Legislature convened on April 16, 2026 and approved a series of routine administrative and budgetary measures, including vendor and school district payments, grant acceptances, budget amendments and an appointment to the County’s buildings and grounds leadership.

The meeting opened at 11:32 A.M. with Chairman Greg Janisewski calling the roll; Clerk Heather Marlow confirmed all members were present. The Legislature approved minutes from its regular and special meetings and accepted correspondence including a New York State Division of Budget certification related to 2026 tax cap compliance and a notice from the Mountain View Association about an invasive aquatic plant management proposal for Mountain View Lake.

Key outcomes

- Payments and vendor approvals: The Legislature authorized payment to Plattsburgh Dental Plaza for prior‑years dental invoices totaling $28,442.24 (Resolution No. 73). It also authorized payment of reconciled pre‑K rates to Brushton‑Moira Central School ($17,889.88, Res. 92), a 2025 preschool transportation invoice to Malone Central School District ($55,710.00, Res. 93), and two invoices to Tupper Lake Central School for 1:1 preschool special‑education aides totaling $3,306.00 (Res. 94). A 2025 fuel oil invoice from Sunoco LLC for $13,592.87 was…

Franklin County Legislature approves payments, grants, budget amendments and appointments

Summary

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