Catherine Scott
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 8:03
- Avg per meeting
- 1:09
- Segments
- 78
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Top issues during term (20)
Adult Care Center at Sunset Lake closure
Administrative costs at the Care Center reportedly jumped from $1.2 million in 2015 to $3.37 million in 2024, and the county must pay the 2025 school tax bill.
Adult Care Center closure fallout
Closure's incremental effect on the 25% projection was requested but not quantified at the meeting.
Senior citizens and disabled veterans property tax exemptions
Officials estimate the cost to non-exempt taxpayers at roughly a penny per resident.
Adult Care Center transparency concerns
Losing each permanent county employee can cost taxpayers up to roughly 200% of salary in separation and replacement costs.
Substance abuse prevention and recovery housing
Funded through OASAS Authorized Settlement Fund monies rather than county operating funds.
Adult Care Center closure
Hospital bed-days held by placement-bound patients drive up regional healthcare costs.
Sheriff's Office staffing crisis and contract dispute
Expect overtime costs to climb as vacancies are covered with existing staff.
Election Administration Update
The state could challenge a no-waiver policy in court, and relocating elections would carry facility costs — no figures were given.
Broadband expansion progress
State broadband grant-funded; extension decision expected by September.
SUNY Sullivan Report
The county put up $1 million for the dorm effort; the matter remains in litigation.
Workforce development programs
Programs are funded through state and federal sources; a filled fiscal position supports upcoming audits.
Mortgage recording tax increase and IDA exemptions
Roughly $850,000 to $1 million in added annual revenue, paid at real estate closings.
Sales tax increase Home Rule request
A quarter percent on roughly $77 million in sales tax activity — potentially millions in new annual revenue, with discussion of future sharing with towns.
Childcare subsidy program reopening
About $6 million in state allocation funds the reopening starting October 1.
Airport fixed-base operator RFP
Dropping a truck could save money but risks fuel sales during peak season.
Public Health Department restructuring
Cutting the positions would save salary costs but speakers warned it could cost more if the county must contract for services.
Landfill operations and waste-to-energy exploration
New rates effective October 1 aim to improve landfill margins as tonnage climbs past last year's 78,000 tons.
Human Rights Commission activity
The county will pay rent on the new 93 High Street office space (amount not disclosed in the meeting).
Reassessed property tax spike in Mamakating
A successful grievance can lower your individual property tax bill.
Opioid settlement fund spending
Spending plan directs opioid settlement money to county programs; the coordinator conversion uses about $63,000 in settlement funds.
Decisions during term (361)
Recorded while Scott was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Amendment to cap outside counsel fees at $50,000
Authorize engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha Cullina, PLLC (Resolution 388-26)
Motion to adjourn
Authorize Sullivan County Visitor's Association, Inc., to apply for I Love New York Matching Funds
FLI-CRR Grant Program Award Application (ID-8767)
DASNY Contract Amendment for Jeffersonville Communication Tower (ID-8800)
CISM and Suicide Prevention Training Purchase Order (ID-8821)
Authorize agreement with Itimar J. Yeger, Attorney at Law (ID-8634)
Authorize modification agreement with Chianis+ Anderson Architects, PLLC (ID-8684)
Modify Resolution No. 113-25 — investigation services (ID-8726)
Authorize agreement letters and authorization forms for rental agencies (ID-8727)
Amend Resolution No. 71-26 to reflect correct salary (ID-8734)
Set public hearing Nov. 19, 10:20 a.m. — senior citizens real property tax exemption (ID-8768)
Set public hearing Nov. 19, 10:25 a.m. — seriously disabled veterans real property tax exemption (ID-8769)
Accept $2,000 donation from United Healthcare for Office for the Aging (ID-8771)
Accept $250 donation from Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility for Office for the Aging (ID-8772)
Authorize contract with NMS Labs (ID-8777)
Sell tax-foreclosure property in Town of Bethel, parcels BE5.-1-24 and BE5.-5-16 (ID-8779)
Convey tax-foreclosure property in Town of Thompson, parcel TH52.G-1-96 (ID-8780)
Legislative Discretionary Funding program (ID-8782)
Voting record (127)
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Authorize Engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha Cullina, PLLC ID-8848
Authorize engagement letter with Harris Beach Murtha Cullina, PLLC (Resolution 388-26)
She argued the county should admit its mistake in the Care Center case rather than fund outside legal defense, calling the uncapped engagement a 'blank check' of taxpayer money.
Sales tax Home Rule request (one-quarter percent increase)
sales tax is regressive and hits lowest-income residents hardest
Reclassify two DSS fiscal positions
believes shifting fiscal oversight creates accountability problems for state reimbursement claims
Mortgage recording tax increase to 50 cents per $100
Motor Vehicle Use Tax Home Rule request
Retention payments for Adult Care Center employees
believes action should await completion of pending court case
Authorize agreement with Itimar J. Yeger, Attorney at Law (ID-8634)
Authorize modification agreement with Chianis+ Anderson Architects, PLLC (ID-8684)
Modify Resolution No. 113-25 — investigation services (ID-8726)
Authorize agreement letters and authorization forms for rental agencies (ID-8727)
Amend Resolution No. 71-26 to reflect correct salary (ID-8734)
Set public hearing Nov. 19, 10:20 a.m. — senior citizens real property tax exemption (ID-8768)
Set public hearing Nov. 19, 10:25 a.m. — seriously disabled veterans real property tax exemption (ID-8769)
Accept $2,000 donation from United Healthcare for Office for the Aging (ID-8771)
Accept $250 donation from Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility for Office for the Aging (ID-8772)
Authorize contract with NMS Labs (ID-8777)
Sell tax-foreclosure property in Town of Bethel, parcels BE5.-1-24 and BE5.-5-16 (ID-8779)
Convey tax-foreclosure property in Town of Thompson, parcel TH52.G-1-96 (ID-8780)
Legislative Discretionary Funding program (ID-8782)
Change Anthem fully insured health plan to self-insurance plan (ID-8783)
Amend Resolution No. 340-26 to reflect contract extension (ID-8785)
Preserve retention payments and benefits for qualifying Adult Care Center employees (ID-8788)
The related court proceeding has not been dismissed; the county should wait.
Authorize Implementation Statement of Work with Homecare Homebase, LLC for EMRs (ID-8790)
Authorize spending from the Sullivan County Opioid Settlement Fund (ID-8791)
Authorize sale of surplus equipment to Towns of Fremont and Liberty (ID-8792)
Authorize agreement for Federal Tax Credit Opportunity through Clean Energy Incentive (ID-8793)
Execute agreements between DSS and DCS for Substance Abuse Assessment and Monitoring
Execute agreements between DSS and OFA for assistance with HEAP
Execute agreements for the operation of the Warming Centers
Execute an agreement with CARES of NY, Inc.
Amend Resolution No. 311-26 to correct a Position #
Amendment to delay closure vote for a public hearing — fails 3-6
Wanted to give the public numbers and information at a hearing before voting.
Brian McPhillips moved to amend by deleting the last BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED paragraph (Third one)
Amendment striking final resolving paragraph — passes 6-3
Override of Rule 40 tabling motion — passes 7-2
Sought to lay the closure question over under Rule 40.