Michael L. Muhlebeck
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 6
- Total speaking time
- 10:03
- Avg per meeting
- 1:41
- Segments
- 148
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Top issues during term (20)
2027 County Budget and Property Tax Levy
Total legislative budget is slightly less than last year — about a $1,000 net change in most categories.
Solar development on farmland
Only ~$310 in filing fees for the county, but towns have spent tens of thousands fighting these projects on their own.
Fort Plain pump station generator replacement
Cost not stated in the discussion.
Section 730 mental health restoration costs
The $97,000 amendment is just the start — total costs could reach $2.6 million this year if other options aren't found.
Federal HR 1 cuts to social services funding
About $380,000 baked into the 2027 budget now, possibly $600,000 total once federal rules land.
County EMS service growth and staffing
Should increase county revenue from insurance reimbursements for ambulance responses.
New homeless shelter in Amsterdam
$382,000 combined, fully reimbursed by state dollars.
Darrow Road bridge replacement
About $50,000 county share of a ~$76,000 project, from the recreation budget line via fund balance.
Public Health nurse-to-coordinator staffing shift
Eliminated position paid about $59,545; the new role costs roughly $18,000 more but is almost fully state-reimbursed.
Workers' comp assessment relief for towns
About $454,000 less next year, plus over $1 million returned to the fund this year.
Child protective caseload crisis
Three new positions requested in the 2027 budget, partly offset by eliminating others.
Highway commissioner appointment term dispute
Public works staffing shortage and mechanic tools policy
A $216,500 small-tools request was removed from the budget; asphalt costs are up and chip-seal funding from the state may not increase.
Economic development loan for Amsterdam manufacturers
No hit to the general fund — it comes out of the county's Program Income Account and gets paid back over 20 years.
District Attorney staffing crisis
About $10,000 more in salary, covered by the DA's budget and grant funds.
Switzer Hill Road closure and study
Estimated around $7–8 million to modify the slope and approach down to Route 5, with costs rising each year.
New radio tower and 911 dispatch upgrades
Zero county match — fully state-funded.
Tax foreclosure auction results
Recovers delinquent property taxes and reduces county tax receivables.
Seneca Meadows solid waste disposal contract renewal
Costs $53 per ton in 2027, but that's offset by the tip fees residents and haulers already pay at the transfer stations.
Part-time Personnel Associate and county salary disparities
Costs $30,000 this year, funded from an unfilled position line, with funding to be found in next year's budget.
Decisions during term (360)
Recorded while Muhlebeck was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Resolution 261 — Adopting the 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Plan
Motion to Adjourn
Approval of meeting minutes
Acceptance of budgetary transfers
Acceptance of procurement record
Resolution 243 — Part-time pay increases
Resolution 244 — Public Health staffing change
Resolution 245 — 2026 budget amendment (Mental Health)
Resolution 246 — Budget amendment (forensic billing)
Resolution 247 — Budget amendment (Sheriff)
Resolution 248 — Budget amendment (Sheriff)
Resolution 249 — Budget amendment (Sheriff)
Resolution 250 — Budget amendment (motor vehicle equipment)
Resolution 251 — Budget amendment (Coroner)
Resolution 252 — Budget amendment (gas and diesel)
Resolution 253 — SEQR lead agency, Ag District 2
Resolution 254 — Negative declaration, Ag District 2
Resolution 255 — Agricultural District 2 inclusion
Resolution 256 — Tourism office lease
Resolution 257 — Sell motor coach
Voting record (4)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE TO SIGN CONTRACTS FOR HOME RUN AND TURNABOUT PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Res. 221 — Home Run and Turnabout prevention contracts
move the resolution to the full Legislature
Resolution Establishing the Position of Personnel Associate – Part Time
Opposed $30,000 for a part-time position when mission-critical full-time employees start at far less.