Ways and Means Committee Meeting - June 10, 2026

The Allegany County New York Ways and Means Committee met on June 10, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included acceptance and budgeting of a $15,000 state grant for the county's 250th celebration, with allocations to local towns and a monument project. The committee approved creating a new full-time paralegal position funded within the current budget due to recruitment challenges for legal staff. Increment increases for eligible personnel were authorized, and donations totaling $2,000 were accepted to support veteran services. Economic Development was approved to fill a temporary full-time office aid position. The Sheriff’s Office received authorization to apply for multiple grants, including a $1.23 million New York State Homeland Security grant for interoperable communications and Bureau of Justice Assistance grants for narcotics enforcement and justice reinvestment programs. Additionally, the committee discussed procurement plans for a new 100-foot flagpole to comply with the Eisenhower Act, with efforts underway to obtain multiple quotes and funding sources, including potential use of leftover grant funds. Motions related to these items were unanimously approved, reflecting active management of county procurement and budget priorities.