Otsego County HSC Committee Meeting 9/8/2026

The Otsego County Human Services Committee meeting held on September 8, 2026, included several procurement and contracting discussions primarily related to health and social services. The committee approved a resolution to accept $37,000 in Code Blue funding for the 2026-2027 year. They also approved funding for temporary social welfare examiners for the upcoming winter season. Several contract renewals were authorized, including medical contractor agreements totaling over $357,000 annually, a registered nurse contract with a $10 hourly rate increase, and a medical director contract capped at $29,250 annually. Additionally, the committee approved a contract for a veterans peer-to-peer program and discussed renewing the Patagonia electronic medical record system contract for five years, with anticipated cost reductions. A temporary part-time family services specialist position was also approved to address staffing shortages. The meeting included updates on public health activities but focused procurement actions on contract renewals and budget allocations for personnel and services.