November 14, 2024 Laws, Rules and Government Services

The Ulster County Legislature held a Laws, Rules and Government Services meeting on November 14, 2024, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key topics included the 2025 budget adjustments with a $46,000 allocation for a restorative justice program, and multiple resolutions authorizing funding agreements with the New York State Board of Elections for electronic poll books and ballot-by-mail programs totaling over $293,000. The legislature also considered staffing policies for the Board of Elections to ensure adequate personnel in response to increasing workload demands, and discussed departmental restructuring aimed at cost savings and efficiency, such as merging risk management and safety departments. Additionally, the legislature approved budget amendments to accept state rental assistance funds totaling $330,000 to support family-centered case management services. Several local laws and administrative code amendments were set for public hearings, including employment restrictions for former legislators and county charter changes. Motions to adopt resolutions related to contracts, funding agreements, and policy changes were passed or postponed as appropriate during the meeting.