DELcovery Resource Application Official Launch - Sheriffs 2024 Report

DELHI - The official launch of DELcovery, a resource platform, was announced at the regular Board of Supervisors meeting on April 23. The platform is designed to provide easy access to Delaware County resources related to mental health, addiction recovery, education, food security, and more.

Delaware County Public Health provided $78,000 from the opioid settlement account to fund the project. The county was awarded a total of $540,965 from the settlement to assist in addiction treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and prevention efforts.

Supervisors hired Vecc Videography Productions in 2024 to execute and develop the campaign. Jessica Vecchione and Amber Gray presented various advertising materials to spread the word, including QR codes to download the application.

The app features an interactive map platform showcasing county resources and locations. Each resource has a brief description of services, location, contact information, website, and a share option where users can send the information to a friend or family member. The app does not collect personal information and can be used anonymously.

The organization is integrating transportation option information with the Rural Health Network. Vecchione said they are looking for any suggestions on how the app can better serve users.

For more information, visit delcovery.org or download the application at the App Store or Google Play.

Sheriff's Report

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond presented the department's annual report for 2024. DuMond started by reciting portions of the mission statement, which includes always treating the public fairly, with compassion and integrity.

This year, the department launched a new website, delawarecountysheriffny.gov. Similarly, an application was established and is ready for download.

The statistics presented include 969 criminal cases closed through investigation, road patrol incidents totaling 4,302 increased 66% over 2023, Arrests increased by 14.6%, uniform traffic tickets decreased by 3%, motor vehicle accidents increased by 32%, and the inmate population increased by 38%. The department served 137 orders of protection and issued 143 pistol permits.

The full report on promotions, new hires, employee accomplishments, program outlines, additional statistics, and notable cases is on the Sheriff's website at delawarecountysheriffny.gov.

In other business

Insurance premiums for 2025 were allocated, totaling $845,156.05.

Supervisors paid $101,828.42 in monthly fees for inmates deemed incapacitated to participate in criminal defense proceedings. Walton Supervisor Joe Cetta is seeking answers about the time frame for the two inmates in the program.

The equipment line for snow removal was over budget. Supervisors allocated over $300,000 from the capital line to amend the budget.

Solid Waste tipping fees for friable asbestos were increased from $200 a ton to $250 per ton, and construction and demolition debris fees were increased from $95 per ton to $115 per ton.

Carrara Knoetgen was reappointed as Personnel Officer for a six-year term.

Supervisors paid unemployment insurance claims totaling $30,000.

National Correctional Officers and Employees' Recognition Week was supported by supervisors from May 4 until the 10th.

Supervisors paid monthly bills totaling $2,224,545.54.

The next regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting is Wednesday, May 14, at 1 p.m.