The Seneca County Board of Supervisors will hold three special committee meetings and a full-board session on Tuesday, addressing a range of significant issues including architectural contracts, federal grants, and the adoption of the 2025 county budget.
The series of meetings begins at 4:00 p.m. with the Ways and Means Committee, where members will decide on authorizing agreements to obligate remaining federal funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds need to be formally allocated by the end of 2024 and are earmarked for projects such as Route 414 sewer repairs, the Grow Seneca Initiative, and renovations to county facilities, including the Office for the Aging (OFA) and the historic “Papa Bear” courthouse in Ovid.
The committee will also address proposed amendments to the 2025 county budget, which include reductions in expenditures totaling over $1.4 million. These changes aim to lower the tax burden while maintaining essential county services.
Following that, at 4:45 p.m., the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee will meet to discuss the acceptance of a $160,865 grant from the state Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services. The funds will support operations at the county’s E-911 center by covering salaries and enhancing emergency response capabilities.
At 5:15 p.m., the Public Works Committee will consider several contracts for architectural services. These include agreements with John Snyder Architects for renovations related to the OFA/Security Project, and with Bero Architecture for rehabilitating the cupola and ADA bathrooms at the “Papa Bear” courthouse. The preservation of this historic structure has been a longstanding priority for the county.
Seneca County Board of Supervisors
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The full Board of Supervisors will convene at 6:00 p.m. to vote on resolutions discussed earlier in the day. Key agenda items include finalizing the 2025 budget, authorizing the payment of mortgage taxes to local municipalities, and solidifying ARPA fund obligations. The board is also expected to vote on contracts supporting mental health and public health services.
The packed agenda underscores the county’s efforts to balance historic preservation, public safety, and fiscal responsibility as it approaches the new year.
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