February 6, 2025 Housing and Transportation

The Ulster County Legislature held a Housing and Transportation committee meeting on February 6, 2025, focusing primarily on establishing warming center facilities across different regions of the county to address emergency shelter needs. The committee discussed a resolution to require warming centers in both the southeastern and southwestern parts of the county, including potential locations in Wappingers Falls and Ellenville, with attention to zoning challenges and funding constraints. They amended and approved the resolution, emphasizing collaboration with local municipalities and the county executive's office. Additionally, the legislature considered budget amendments and contract approvals related to social services, including a $100,000 contract increase for Family of Woodstock, Inc., and capital improvement projects such as a $564,597 amendment for the Golden Hill signal project. They also approved contracts involving federal funding for housing rehabilitation and mobile home park water system planning. The meeting included discussions on public transit funding agreements with New York State and plans to reorganize advisory committees related to transportation services. Motions to amend and approve various resolutions were passed, with commitments to review contract language for better fiscal oversight and to pursue reimbursements for warming center operations.