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ROLL CALL |
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INVOCATION: Mr. Dupre |
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Kooshoian |
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AMENDMENTS TO RULES OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR 2025 |
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| TABLED ITEMS |
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| ITEMS FOR RECONSIDERATION FROM PREVIOUS MEETING |
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MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: Meeting No. 18 |
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| PUBLIC HEARING |
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MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTIONS: |
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| LEGISLATURE |
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Honoring Jerry Zremski on His Retirement from the Buffalo News |
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| MAJORITY CAUCUS |
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Acknowledging and Recognizing National Dental Hygiene Month |
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| MAJORITY CAUCUS |
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Acknowledging and Recognizing National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month |
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| MAJORITY CAUCUS |
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Acknowledging and Recognizing National Physical Therapy Month |
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| DUPRE |
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Celebrating and Honoring Desron Weatherspoon |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rocco J. Diina |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Mary Ehde as Grand Island Citizen of the Year for Patriotic Spirit |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Jude Kuehne as Grand Island Citizen of the Year for Service in the Community |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Kate Feroleto as 25th President of the Western New York Affiliate of the New York State Trial Lawyers' Association |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Karen Carr Keefe as Grand Island Citizen of the Year for Journalism |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Scott Kolis as Grand Island Citizen of the Year for Service to Youth |
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| KOOSHOIAN |
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Honoring Grand Island Dance as Business of the Year |
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| VINAL |
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Acknowledging and Recognizing Health Literacy Month |
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| VINAL |
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Celebrating and Honoring David Sherman - Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| VINAL |
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Celebrating and Honoring the Late Ron Smeller – Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| GREENE |
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Honoring Polla Milligan and White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary In Celebration of National Make a Difference Day |
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| GREENE |
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Honoring Elaine Wolfe In Celebration of National Make a Difference Day |
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| GREENE |
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Honoring James "Jamie" Dussing as President, New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways |
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| GREENE |
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Honoring George Emerling In Celebration of National Make a Difference Day |
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| GREENE |
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Green Dragon Guns |
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| GREENE |
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Honoring Paul Justinger In Celebration of National Make a Difference Day |
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| MEYERS |
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Celebrating and Honoring Michael Lombardo – Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| MEYERS |
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Celebrating and Honoring Michael Kluck – Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| MEYERS |
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Celebrating and Honoring Todd Roland – Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| MEYERS & VINAL |
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Recognizing and Honoring Weso?y Lud Polish Folk Dance Company during Polish American Heritage Month |
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| TODARO |
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Recognizing Saint John's Lutheran Church On Its 130th Anniversary |
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| TODARO |
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Celebrating G.O.A.T Nutrition On Its Grand Opening |
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| TODARO |
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Recognizing Garret J. Gaczewski on His New York State Police Academy Graduation |
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| TODARO |
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Celebrating the Grand Opening of Heritage Cabinetry |
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| GILMOUR |
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Celebrating and Honoring Ric Dimpfl – Erie County Wall of Honor |
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| LORIGO |
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Donald Trzepacz Sr. Upon His Induction to the Erie County Fire Services Wall of Honor |
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| LORIGO |
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Honoring the Elma Fire Company for 40 Years of Providing Advanced Life Support to the Community |
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| LORIGO |
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Recognizing 42 North Brewing Company On Its 10th Anniversary |
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| MILLS |
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Celebrating the Sweet Success of Nothing Bundt Cakes |
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| MILLS |
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Honoring Cellino Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Business of the Year |
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| MILLS |
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Honoring Keith Belanger on His Retirement |
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LOCAL LAWS: |
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| LL INTRO. 6-1 (2025) |
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MAJORITY CAUCUS |
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Authorizing Purchasing Based on Best Value & Expanded Use of Cooperative Purchasing |
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Finance & Management |
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| LL INTRO. 7-2 (2024) |
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KOOSHOIAN |
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The STUNT Law |
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Public Safety |
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| LL INTRO. 5-3 (2024) |
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BARGNESI |
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Amending the Erie County Charter in Relation to Term Lengths and Term Limits |
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COMMITTEE REPORTS: |
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| Report No. 10 |
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE |
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| Report No. 13 |
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE |
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| Report No. 10 |
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HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE |
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| Report No. 10 |
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FINANCE & MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE |
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| Report No. 3 |
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE |
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| Report No. 13 |
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE |
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LEGISLATOR RESOLUTIONS: |
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| INTRO. 19-1 |
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DUPRE & ST. JEAN TARD |
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Re-Allocation of Public Benefit Funds |
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| INTRO. 19-2 |
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ST. JEAN TARD |
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Requesting Update on the MWBE Disparity Study |
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| INTRO. 19-3 |
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DUPRE |
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Request for Formal Update on Post-Construction Small-Business Enterprises Utilization, Right-Sizing, & Concessions Readiness at the New Highmark Stadium |
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| INTRO. 19-4 |
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ST. JEAN TARD |
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Request for the New Highmark Stadium Erie County Hospitality Center Policy Plans |
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| INTRO. 19-5 |
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MINORITY CAUCUS |
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Supporting Proposed Amendments to NYS's Humane Alternatives to Long-Term Solitary Confinement (HALT) Act |
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| INTRO. 19-6 |
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DUPRE |
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Calling on Kaleida Health to Keep Open the Family Planning Center |
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| INTRO. 19-7 |
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ST. JEAN TARD |
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Calling for Erie County to Address the Loss of Federal SNAP Support |
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| INTRO. 19-8 |
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VINAL |
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Adjusting from the Income Limits for an Erie County Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption |
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COMMUNICATIONS DISCHARGED FROM COMMITTEE: |
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| COMM. 16E-22 |
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From the Finance & Management Committee |
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From the County Executive: Amendments to Documents Regarding the Buffalo Bills & New Stadium Project |
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***Amendment to the Amended Item*** |
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SUSPENSION OF THE RULES: |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS: |
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| COMM. 19E-1 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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2026 Proposed Erie County Budget |
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Finance & Management Budget |
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| COMM. 19E-2 |
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COMPTROLLER |
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2026 Tentative Budget Revenue & Major Expenditure Estimates |
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Finance & Management Budget |
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| COMM. 19E-3 |
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COUNTY CLERK |
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COMM. 18E-10 Supplemental Material |
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Government Affairs |
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| COMM. 19E-4 |
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LORIGO |
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Letter Requesting Update on County-Wide Disparity Study |
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M/WBE |
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| COMM. 19E-5 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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Purchase of 2025 & Any Unsold Tax Lien Certificates |
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Finance & Management |
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| COMM. 19E-6 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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ECSD No. 8 - Engineering Term Contract Agreement (Work Order: LAB-4) |
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Energy & Environment |
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| COMM. 19E-7 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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ECSD Nos. 1-6 & 8 - User Charges 2026 |
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Energy & Environment |
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| COMM. 19E-8 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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ECSD Nos. 1-6 & 8 RFP - Professional Engineering Services Term Agreements (2026-28) |
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Energy & Environment |
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| COMM. 19E-9 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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Authorization to Contract with Educational Institutions & Providers |
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Economic Development |
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| COMM. 19E-10 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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Authorization to Contract with a Part-Time Training Specialist - Criminal Justice Systems |
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Public Safety |
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| COMM. 19E-11 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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Rehabilitation of Chestnut Ridge Park Rd. Over Big Gulf Creek Culvert - Construction Phase Services |
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Economic Development |
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| COMM. 19E-12 |
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COUNTY EXECUTIVE |
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Contract for Capital Improvements to Buffalo Southern and DL&W County Railroads |
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Economic Development |
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| COMM. 19E-13 |
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SHERIFF |
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Searchlight Purchase |
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Public Safety |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENTS: |
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| COMM. 19D-1 |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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Transmittal of New Claims Against Erie County |
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Government Affairs |
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| COMM. 19D-2 |
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COUNTY ATTORNEY |
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Opinion as to Form Local Law Intro. No. 7-2 2024 |
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R&F |
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| COMM. 19D-3 |
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DIRECTOR OF BUDGET & MANAGEMENT |
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August 2025 Budget Monitoring Report |
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Finance & Management |
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PEOPLE AND OTHER AGENCIES: |
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| COMM. 19M-1 |
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NYS REAL PROPERTY TAX SERVICES |
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County Equalization Rates for 2025 Assessment Rolls |
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Finance & Management |
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| COMM. 19M-2 |
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NFTA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
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Metro Cash Flow Statements |
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Economic Development |
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| COMM. 19M-3 |
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ECWA |
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2026 Operating & Maintenance and Capital Budgets |
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Finance & Management |
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| COMM. 19M-4 |
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ASSIGNED COUNSEL PROGRAM |
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Quarterly Report - 2025 3rd Quarter |
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Government Affairs |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS: |
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MEMORIAL RESOLUTIONS: |
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| ADJOURNMENT: |
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