Public Safety Committee Meeting 11/10/26

The Chautauqua County Public Safety Committee met November 10, 2026. The committee approved a resolution accepting a $15,000 Chautauqua Region Community Foundation grant, which had been requested at $10,000, to support the Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver program and its search capabilities for missing people. Members also approved a 2026 budget amendment increasing the use of fund balance by $1,659, largely to cover overlapping equipment lease costs while consolidating five leases into three. The Sheriff’s Office said additional year-end budget amendments may be needed, including for personnel costs.

The committee approved an agreement allowing the County and other municipalities to serve one another’s legal papers, and discussed placing a county medic vehicle at the Clymer fire station to help offset utility expenses. A proposed resolution listed as number three was withdrawn. Members also discussed updated physical training standards for new hires and training equipment being provided by New York State at no cost. Votes on the discussed approvals carried; no vendor award or competitive procurement was identified.