Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Greene County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
12 issues with low priority
Commissioner of Social Services contract-signing authority for 2027
The Legislature is asked to renew the Social Services Commissioner's standing authority to sign court-ordered and mandated contracts and MOUs without a separate vote on each one. It's a yearly formality that keeps the county in compliance with federal and state obligations.
2027 food and supplies procurement for senior services and Sheriff's Department
The county needs to buy food, paper goods and disposables for the Aging unit and the Sheriff's Department during 2027, which starts with a public bid advertisement. Bids will be opened and read publicly under state law.
2024 In Rem Tax Foreclosure Sales
The county is moving ahead with the 2024 tax foreclosure: owners get one last chance to redeem or repurchase their properties before the November 17 deadline, then the rest go to public auction.
Countywide HVAC procurement
The county is starting the process to buy HVAC products competitively — equipment, components, and related materials. Bids haven't been received yet; this vote just authorizes advertising for them.
Youth Sports and Recreation Funding
State funding of $23,664 is being divided among four local youth programs — Athens rec, Cairo summer sports, Durham swimming and Hunter's Mountain Top youth sports — keeping summer recreation and swim lessons going.
CR 23B Rehabilitation Project Costs Grow
The Main Street, Leeds rehab project picked up $13,500 more for pipe camera inspections and archaeological monitoring — part of the cost of working on a historic roadway.
Sale of encroached 0.275-acre county property
A survey found a neighbor's property encroaches on part of an 18-acre parcel the county bought in 2024, so the county plans to sell that 0.275-acre piece to the highest bidder through sealed bids. The committee cleared the required environmental review.
2027 Greene County Travel Guide
Bidding for the printing of the 2027 Travel Guide will be advertised, keeping the county's visitor-marketing publication on schedule.
Approved gas station on Route 9W in New Baltimore
Legislator Martinez asked about the fuel tanks along Route 9W before the Thruway. The Town of New Baltimore approved a Cheema gas station between the dentist and Spark, with the operator responsible for its own water and sewer via a package plant since lines end at Kalkberg Commerce Park.
County Administrator term extension
A resolution was on the agenda to extend County Administrator Shaun Groden's current term.
AI Assistant for Social Services Eligibility
The county is trying a $15,000 AI-powered phone assistant to answer benefits calls and speed up food, housing, and medical eligibility determinations that have been lagging.
County Clerk Mortgage Tax Fee Increase
The Clerk's annual fee for administering mortgage tax collections rises to about $142,763, paid out of the mortgage tax monies collected rather than new taxes.