All legislative sessions begin at 12:00 Noon in the Legislature Chambers, unless notice is provided.
All sessions, committee meetings and hearings are open to the public.
Prior to all regularly scheduled sessions, there is a Joint Caucus Meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislature Chambers, which is also open to the public.
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CURRENT MEETING AGENDA
| Agenda for Session No. 19 - October 21, 2021 - Meeting to Begin at 12:00 P.M. | |||
| Roll Call | |||
| Invocation – Mr. Gilmour | |||
| Pledge of Allegiance – Ms. Chimera |
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| Tabled Items – | |||
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Items for Reconsideration from Previous Meeting – |
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Minutes of Previous Meetings – Meeting No. 18 |
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| Public Hearing – | |||
| Miscellaneous Resolutions: | |||
| Submitted By | Description | ||
| BASKIN, MEYERS, JOHNSON, CHIMERA, HARDWICK, VINAL & GILMOUR | Recognizing and Honoring Adrian Kubicki | ||
| VINAL | Celebrating and Honoring the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of the Senior Advocate Services' New Office | ||
| VINAL | Honoring and Remembering Irving Isenberg as a 2021 Inductee to the Erie County Wall of Honor | ||
| TODARO | Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Sielski Upon the Occasion of Their 50th Wedding Anniversary | ||
| TODARO | Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Jakubowski Upon the Occasion of Their 50th Wedding Anniversary | ||
| TODARO | Congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Isbrandt Upon the Occasion of Their 50th Wedding Anniversary | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter Larry Fallon Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter William Falkner Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter James L. Brady Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter Glen G. Emmerson Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter James Kavanaugh Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter Donald Kraft Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Firefighter James McCullough Upon Being Inducted Into the Wall of Honor | ||
| LORIGO, GREENE, TODARO & MILLS | Proclaiming October 2021 as Polish American Heritage Month in Erie County | ||
| JOHNSON | Recognizing Pastor Tim Newkirk and Remembering the Life and Legacy of Clifford "Cliff" Robinson | ||
| TODARO | Honoring Firefighter James Nusall for 50 Years of Service at Depew Hook & Ladder Company #1 | ||
| TODARO | Honoring Firefighter John Garbacz for 50 Years of Service at Aetna Hose Company | ||
| TODARO | Honoring Depew Hook & Ladder Company #1 Upon the Occasion of Its 125th Anniversary | ||
| TODARO | Honoring Aetna Hose Company Upon the Occasion of Its 125th Anniversary | ||
| TODARO | Recognizing The Whistle Stop Inn Upon the Occasion of Its Last Friday Night Dinner | ||
| LORIGO | Welcoming Chris's Barber Shop to Colden | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring the Boys & Girls Club of Holland for Serving the Youth in Our Community for 50 Years | ||
| GREENE | Honoring the Dedication and Hard Work of the Sweet Home Central School District School Board | ||
| GREENE | Honoring the Dedication and Hard Work of the Williamsville Central School District School Board | ||
| GREENE | Honoring the Dedication and Hard Work of the Clarence Central School District School Board | ||
| GREENE | Honoring the Dedication and Hard Work of the Akron Central School District School Board | ||
| MILLS | Honoring The Tabernacle Upon the Occasion of Its 85th Anniversary | ||
| MILLS | Honoring Bishop Tommy Reid Upon the Occasion of His 89th Birthday | ||
| MILLS | Honoring Bishop Robert Stearns Upon the Occasion of His 8th Anniversary of Ministry at The Tabernacle | ||
| MILLS | Honoring Fattey Beer and the Grand Opening of Flaco Taco | ||
| LORIGO | Honoring Dave and Pam Hubert for Their Tribute to Roswell Park | ||
| LORIGO | Welcoming PC Plug to West Seneca | ||
| GILMOUR | Remembering Juan "Pacho" Acosta | ||
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Proposed Local Laws: |
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| Item Number | Submitted By | Description | Reference |
| LL Intro. 1-1 1/31/20 | Meyers, Vinal, Baskin, Johnson, Chimera & Hardwick | A LL titled, "The Jail Management Transparency and Accountability Act" | Public Safety |
| LL Intro. 3-1 6/2/20 | Vinal | A LL titled, "The Business Procurement Enhancement and Promotion Act of 2020" | Small Business |
| LL Intro. 5-1 8/4/20 | Lorigo, Rath, Todaro & Mills | A LL Requiring Timely Reports on County Mandated Business Closures Made Pursuant to Local or State Regulations | Government Affairs |
| LL Intro. 8-1 12/1/20 | Lorigo, Rath, Todaro & Mills | A LL titled, "Third Party Food Delivery Services Law" | Government Affairs |
| LL Intro. 2-1 7/20/21 | Baskin, Johnson, Vinal & Meyers | A LL titled, "The Erie County Minority and Women Business Enterprise Equality and Modernization Act of 2021" | Economic Development/Minority & Women Business Enterprise |
| LL Intro. 3-1 7/20/21 | Baskin, Meyers, Vinal & Johnson | A LL titled, "The Erie County Health Equity Act of 2021" | Health & Human Services |
| Committee Reports: | |||
| REPORT NO. 12 | FINANCE & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE | ||
| REPORT NO. 15 | ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE | ||
| REPORT NO. 16 | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE | ||
| REPORT NO. 11 | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE | ||
| REPORT NO. 1 | SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE | ||
| REPORT NO. 11 | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE | ||
| Legislator Resolutions: | |||
| Item Number | Submitted By | Description | Reference |
| INTRO. 19-1 | CHIMERA, JOHNSON, VINAL, HARDWICK, BASKIN, GILMOUR & MEYERS | Creation of a Medication Assisted Treatment Program in the EC Sheriff's Office, Division of Correctional Health | |
| INTRO. 19-2 | LORIGO, GREENE, TODARO & MILLS | Urging Pegula Sports & Entertainment and the EC Health Dept. to Provide an Opt-In Exemption of a Recent Negative COVID-19 Test to Allow Attendance at Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center | |
| INTRO. 19-3 | LORIGO, GREENE, TODARO & MILLS | Creation of a Grant Program to Fund Supplies to Prepare for Colder Weather Outdoor Dining | |
| INTRO. 19-4 | LORIGO, GREENE, TODARO & MILLS | Calling on State Liquor Authority to Waive Liquor License Renewal Fees | |
| INTRO. 19-5 | MILLS | Calling for the Reopening of the Gowanda Correctional Facility | |
| Communications Discharged From Committee: | |||
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| Suspension of the Rules: | |||
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| INTRO. 19-6 | VINAL & MILLS | Appropriation of Public Benefit Money for Veterans Homelessness Outreach | |
| Communications from Elected Officials: | |||
| Item Number | Submitted By | Description | Reference |
| COMM. 19E-1 | BASKIN | 2021 Budget Documents for 2022 Budget Process | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19E-2 | BASKIN | Appointment of Additional Member to Finance & Management/Budget Committee | RFP |
| COMM. 19E-3 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Appointment to the EC Mental Hygiene Community Services Board | Health & Human Services |
| COMM. 19E-4 | LORIGO | Appointment of Additional Member to Finance & Management/Budget Committee | RFP |
| COMM. 19E-5 | COMPTROLLER | Sales Tax Receipt for 08/2021 | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19E-6 | SHERIFF | Contract Approval for 207c Hearing Officer | Public Safety |
| COMM. 19E-7 | COMPTROLLER | Information Regarding 2022 Revenue Projections | Finance & Management/Budget |
| COMM. 19E-8 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | ECSD No. 6 - Engineering Term Contract Agreement - AECOM-3 | Energy & Environment |
| COMM. 19E-9 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | ECSD No. 6 - Engineering Term Contract Agreement - GP-1 | Energy & Environment |
| COMM. 19E-10 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Contract w/Local Firm to Paint Murals at Service Link Stop | Economic Development |
| COMM. 19E-11 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Authorization of Data Extraction Related to EC Highways | Economic Development |
| COMM. 19E-12 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Fourth Amendment & Equipment Modification of SUNY Erie Lease Agreement | Economic Development |
| COMM. 19E-13 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Establishing a Capital Project - SUNY Erie North Campus Vision | Economic Development |
| COMM. 19E-14 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Purchase of 2021 Tax Lien Certificates | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19E-15 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Authorization to Accept TANF Funds to Enhance Non-Residential Services to Domestic Violence Victims | Health & Human Services |
| COMM. 19E-16 | COUNTY EXECUTIVE | Memo Regarding Non-Law Enforcement Response to Mental Health Calls | Public Safety |
| COMM. 19E-17 | COUNTY CLERK | EC Auto Bureau Adjustments to Change Making Fund | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19E-18 | DISTRICT ATTORNEY | Personnel Adjustment - District Attorney's Office | Public Safety |
| Communications from the Departments: | |||
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| COMM. 19D-1 | DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT | Budget Monitoring Report for Period Ending 08/2021 | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19D-2 | COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES | Child Protective Caseloads for 09/2021 | Health & Human Services |
| COMM. 19D-3 | COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE | Report on Revenue from Town & Village Courts for EC Programs | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19D-4 | DEPARTMENT OF LAW | Transmittal of New Claims Against EC | Government Affairs |
| COMM. 19D-5 | DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT | CARES Act Consumption Report | Finance & Management |
| COMM. 19D-6 | DEPARTMENT OF LAW | Local Emergency Order Extensions | Health & Human Services |
| Communications from the People and Other Agencies: | |||
| Item Number | Submitted By | Description | Reference |
| EC AUDIT COMMITTEE | Annual Report for 2020 | Finance & Management | |
| COMM. 19M-2 | BUFFALO TEACHERS FEDERATION | Letter to Local Leadership Regarding Wages & Benefits of Non-Profit Organizations | Community Enrichment |
| COMM. 19M-3 | NFTA | Cash Flow Statement for 4/1/2021 - 9/30/2021 & Projected Cash Flow for 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2022 | Economic Development |
| COMM. 19M-4 | UB CIVIL RIGHTS & TRANSPARENCY CLINIC | Letter in Support of the Jail Management Transparency & Accountability Act, LL 1-1 (2020) | Public Safety |
| COMM. 19M-5 | DANISE WILSON | Response to Letter Concerning EC Reapportionment Advisory Committee Scheduling & Deadlines | Government Affairs |
| COMM. 19M-6 | ECCSAB | Recommendation of Medically Assisted Treatment Program in EC Jails | Public Safety |
| COMM. 19M-7 | MINORITY APPOINTEES OF THE EC REAPPORTIONMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE | Letter to Chair of EC Reapportionment Advisory Committee Concerning Scheduling | Government Affairs |
| COMM. 19M-8 | COMMISSIONER MOHR | Letter to Chair of EC Reapportionment Advisory Committee Concerning Scheduling & Deadlines | Government Affairs |
| COMM. 19M-9 | JOANNE MAGAVERN | Letter in Opposition to Proposed Outer Harbor Project | Economic Development |
| Announcements | |||
| Memorial Resolutions | |||
| Adjournment | |||
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