Jefferson County Economic Development Annual Report 2017-2018

ANNUAL 

REPORT 

2017 - 2018 

Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency 

Jefferson County Local Development Corporation 

Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corporation 

800 Starbuck Ave., Suite 800, Watertown, New York 13601 / www.jcIDA.COM / Telephone: (315)782-5865 

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A Message From The Chief Executive Officer 

2018 sped by with almost alarming speed. Chiefly, progress toward meeting the goals of our organization maintained momentum but, in 

all candor, the pace of success in meeting those goals could have been decidedly faster. 

Some years ago, these organizations---the Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency, the Jefferson County Local Development 

Corporation and the Jefferson County Civic Facility Bond Corporation---developed a strategy of attempting to advance two particular 

economic sectors thought to have the very best chance of success. Those two sectors, ‘value-added agriculture’ and ‘alternative energy 

development’ remain our development sweet spots but, even with added emphasis placed on these two areas, the progress has been 

painfully slow. 

There seem to be a number of valid reasons why progress is slow. While no one single impediment can receive the most finger-pointing, 

none-the-less a ‘friction’ has set in and has been a drag on development efforts. 

State and Federal bureaucracies share some of the blame. Particularly, as in the case of alternative energy development. We are still 

fighting the good fight over rules and regulations, embedded in New York State government that actually impede other initiatives being 

advanced by the same State government. It’s a frustrating condition when we seem to be fighting ourselves. 

Good work is being done in efforts to attract value-added Agriculture to our community, not the least of which is the joint venture with 

LUNCO Development to build the Thousand Island International Agribusiness Park. Here will reside trend-setting projects enhancing 

Agricultural development for the region in the foreseeable future. 

Our Agencies have led the way toward development of the Business Complex at Watertown International Airport. Staff has been able to 

capture several meaningful grants from both State and Federal Agencies and has received the all-important designation of ‘shovel ready 

status’ as we work toward providing necessary infrastructure to that Rt. 12F location. 

It would be an error if I failed to mention the continue critical impact of Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division to our community. That 

contribution manifests itself in a number of ways, not just the significant monetary influx to all things in Jefferson County and Northern 

New York. As important are its people, division soldiers and families, the private-sector staffs---the contribution made by so many of 

the Army family to the many organizations in our community. The impact of Fort Drum is so very great that it becomes more difficult to 

articulate their contribution every year as the cumulative effect reaches new heights. All the while, Fort Drum continues to effectively 

serve as a cornerstone of our nation’s defense. 

Our Agencies continue to work very closely with nearly all of our major employers throughout the County and many smaller businesses as 

well. Our aim is to strengthen their success as they provide the platform for creating and maintaining the jobs for our citizens. 

As we look to the year ahead, we remain optimistic that we can continue the growth we have experienced here in the last decade. That 

said, growth in our region will only be accomplished if we all work together to achieve the goal of a better community. 

The community has our pledge to continue to develop and maintain jobs for our friends and neighbors in Jefferson County. It’s a goal 

strongly encouraged and supported by our volunteer Board of Directors. 

We stand together in the year ahead as we continue to move down the path of economic prosperity and good will. 

May the year ahead provide the setting for accomplishing all of your personal and business goals…have a productive 2019. 

Donald C. Alexander, 

Chief Executive Officer 

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Those Committed To Helping Us Succeed 

Board of Directors 

The JCIDA’s board of directors is made up of dedicated 

and experienced individuals who strive to improve the 

County. They are appointed by the Jefferson County 

Board of Legislators (JCBOL). 

JCIDA Officers 

President 

David Converse 

President, Converse Laboratories Inc. 

4/2/1996 (Serves at the pleasure of JCBOL) 

Vice-Chairman 

John Jennings 

Great Lakes Cheese 

1/14/2015 – 12/31/2018 

Treasurer 

Robert E. Aliasso 

Vice President, Stebbins Engineering 

2/9/2016 – 12/31/2019 

Secretary 

W. Edward Walldroff 

Owner, Homestead Fields Organic Farms 

3/3/2009 (Serves at the pleasure of JCBOL) 

Staff 

Donald C. Alexander, Chief Executive Officer 

David J. Zembiec, Deputy Chief Executive Officer 

Lyle V. Eaton, Chief Financial Officer 

Jay M. Matteson, Agricultural Coordinator 

F. Marshall Weir, Director of Marketing 

Peggy S. Sampson, Executive Assistant 

Joy E. Nuffer, Office Assistant 

JCIDA Directors 

William W. Johnson 

Jefferson County Legislative District 2 

2/7/2017-12/31/2017 

Paul J. Warneck 

Retired, Director of Jefferson County Real 

Property Tax Service 

1/3/2017 – 12/31/2020 

Lisa L’Huillier 

Owner - Hefferon Real Estate 

3/7/2017 – 12/31/2020 

JCLDC Directors 

Professor Gregory Gardner 

SUNY Potsdam, Business Administration 

8/4/2016 – 12/31/2021 

Donald DiMonda 

Sackets Harbor LDC 

1/1/2017 – 12/31/2022 

Richard Duvall 

CEO, Carthage Area Hospital 

10/1/2015 – 12/31/2020 

Kent D. Burto 

Broker, Howard Hanna 

1/1/2016 – 12/31/2021 

Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency | Jefferson County Local Development Corporation | Jefferson County Civic Facility Development Corporation 

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2017-2018 Highlights 

Mission Statement: 

The Jefferson County Industrial Development Agency’s (JCIDA) mission is to advance the job opportunities, health, general 

prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the County and to improve their recreation opportunities, prosperity and 

standard of living. As a result of its varied economic development tools, the JCIDA is a lead economic development entity in 

Jefferson County, and as such, consistently makes substantial contributions to increasing employment opportunities, preserving 

existing levels of employment and enhancing the quality of life for residents of Jefferson County. The JCIDA is a corporate 

governmental agency, constituting a public benefit corporation, created to actively promote, attract, encourage, develop and 

maintain economically sound commerce and industry for the purpose of expanding employment opportunities, preventing 

economic deterioration and increasing the general prosperity of Jefferson County. The JCIDA is a leader in syndicate lending 

designed to assist the establishment of new businesses as well as expand existing business in the community. The JCIDA plays 

an integral role in shaping strategic plans for the economic future of Jefferson County as well as Northern New York. 

Values: 

Integrity – JCIDA deals openly, honestly and in good faith, both internally and externally. The JCIDA deploys its resources in a 

manner that is transparent to the public and for the good of the community. 

Economic Development – JCIDA consistently seeks to expand the economy of Jefferson County by way of increasing the 

opportunity for quality employment within the community and preventing economic deterioration. 

Community – JCIDA seeks to accomplish its goals in a manner that contributes to improving the quality of life for the residents 

of our community. 

JCIDA Programs: 

The JCIDA administers programs that help local businesses, and businesses from 

outside the area that are looking to locate here with start-up, expansion and retention 

projects. These programs include: the Revolving Loan Fund, the Microenterprise Loan 

Fund, taxable and tax exempt Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Lease-Leaseback 

Transactions, and Payment In Lieu of Taxes agreements (PILOT). From time to time, the 

JCIDA has also acted as a “pass through” for companies who have received grants from 

such entities as the USDA, and Empire State Development. 

For more information regarding these programs, please contact Don Alexander or David 

Zembiec at the JCIDA office 315-782-5865. 

PILOT 

PROGRAM: 

24 active PILOT projects 

averaging $1,000,000 

a year in new tax revenue 

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MICRO LOANS (Up To $40,000) 

15 active loans totaling $302,617 

Approved in 2017-2018 

JuJu 66 Real Fruit Smoothie and 

Fresh Tea: 

$30,000 Loan; 3 full time & 2 part time jobs created 

JuJu 66 is a smoothie bar that has opened in the Salmon 

Run Mall. Their mission is to provide a healthy, tasty and 

refreshing experience using all natural ingredients. The 

menu offers a variety of different fruit smoothie and 

tea flavors. The main goal is to make sure the fruit for a 

smoothie is freshly prepared and the tea is brewed every 

morning before the store opens. 

The Scrub Hub: 

$17,552 Loan; 4 full time jobs created 

The loan will be used to expend their current facility located 

at 19033 US Route 11, Watertown, NY 13601. The Scrub 

Hub is a clothing retailer specializing in uniforms for the 

medical industry. 

Mr.Ricks Bakery: 

$20,000 Loan; Retain 8 full-time jobs & 6 part-time jobs 

This working capital loan will be used to offset financial 

hardship due to lost business from the closing of NYS Rt. 11 

to replace the Mill Creek Bridge. Mr. Rick’s bakery will be 

hiring an intern for the summer of 2018. Mr. Rick’s bakery 

has been an established business in Jefferson County, New 

York for almost 18 years. 

Painful Acres: 

$40,000 Loan; Retain 1 full-time & 2 part-time jobs 

Painful Acres is a handcrafted Amish furniture business, 

selling products both off the floor and through special 

order. 35% of the products are sold off the floor while 

the remaining 65% are special orders. The business has a 

strong 14 year history at their present location. The new 

owners of the business believe that with expanded store 

hours and a larger presence at local shows they will be able 

to build on the profits currently enjoyed by the business. 

Main Street Crafts and Drafts: 

$7,150 Loan; Retain 2 full-time jobs & create 2 full-time jobs 

Main Street Crafts and Drafts is a summer seasonal DIY 

Art Bar start-up business serving the local and tourism 

economies of Northern New York. In the spirit of traveling 

sip and paint classes and the growing craft entertainment 

industries, Main Street Crafts and Drafts centralizes 

the locale in an all-in-one craft studio, with a number of 

DIY guided projects, all against the backdrop of fun and 

libations. Main Street Crafts and Drafts is the future of 

blending crafting and fun in a bar environment. 

1000 Islands Habitat for Humanity: 

$40,000 Loan; Create 2 full-time jobs & 6 part-time jobs 

The 1000 Islands Habitat for Humanity is creating a Habitat 

ReStore. The mission of a Habitat ReStore is to further the 

ministry of Habitat for Humanity by providing additional 

funding through the sale of merchandise so that a local 

Habitat affiliate can help more families build, renovate or 

repair their homes. Habitat ReStores are retail stores that 

sell new and gently used donated goods from individuals, 

distributors, manufacturers, and dealers, which are then 

sold to the public. 


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2017-2018 Financial Summary 

JEFFERSON COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 

FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017 

2018 2017 

Assets: 

Cash $ 5,230,290 $ 4,205,450 

Loans receivable - net of allowance 1,031,703 1,635,865 

Other receivable 83,144 26,029 

Other current assets - 2,006 

Fixed assets - net of depreciation 1,624,199 1,733,014 

Total $ 7,969,336 $ 7,602,364 

Deferred Outflows of Resources: $ 426,385 $ 

66,542 

Liabilities: 

Current liabilities $ 82,396 $ 

39,926 

Long-term liabilities 21,771 23,479 

Notes payable - long-term portion 180,160 180,160 

Total $ 284,327 $ 243,565 

Deferred Inflows of Resources: $ 648,159 $ 118,056 

Net Position: $ 7,463,235 $ 7,307,285 

Summary of Transactions: 

Support and Revenue: 

Fees $ 454,714 $ 327,490 

Community Development Agreement 279,427 279,427 

Interest 63,379 77,087 

Other revenue 662,020 568,833 

Total $ 1,459,540 $ 1,252,837 

Expenses: 

Program expenses $ 208,304 $ 208,344 

General and administrative 109,704 113,421 

Administrative Service Agreement 569,304 528,000 

Bad debt expense/allowance adjustment 298,495 (12,760) 

Depreciation 117,783 121,473 

Total $ 1,303,590 $ 958,478 

Change in Net Position $ 155,950 # $ 294,359 

Net Position: 

Beginning of Year 7,307,285 7,012,926 

End of Year $ 7,463,235 $ 7,307,285 

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JCLDC Mission & Vision 

The Corporation was established pursuant to the LDC Act with purposes and powers as set forth within the 

Certificate, and the Corporation’s Mission includes undertaking projects and programmatic initiatives in furtherance 

of and to advance the job opportunities, health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the people of the County. 

In furtherance of the purposes and powers vested in the Corporation pursuant to the LDC Act, the Corporation shall 

undertake projects, programs and initiatives to achieve the purposes as set forth within the LDC Act. In doing so, the 

Corporation shall adhere to its adopted policies and applicable statutory requirements, including PAAA, PARA, OML, 

FOIL, and SEQRA. The Corporation’s goals include continued compliance with current obligations and responsibilities 

associated with ongoing projects and programs, in addition to identifying new projects and programs that will achieve 

the Corporations purposes and Mission. In furtherance of these stated goals, the Corporation will endeavor to comply 

with all applicable provisions of the Act, PAAA and PARA. With these stated goals established, the Corporations values 

are to maintain the highest ethical standards applicable to public officials and local authorities. 

JCLDC Performance Measures 

The Corporation shall annually review this Mission Statement and identify whether the Corporation (i) continues to 

meet its stated mission, goals and values; (ii) can quantify measures of improvement to better meet its stated mission, 

goals and values; (iii) can become more effective and efficient; and (iv) is meeting the interests of the Corporation, the 

Agency and the County In furtherance of the foregoing Performance Measures, the Corporation shall further undertake 

the following annual measures: 

1) Assure that all current Corporation Members have acknowledged that they have read and understood the mission 

of the Corporation; 

2) An annual review and affirmation of the Corporations membership, board, committee and management structure; 

3) An annual review and affirmation of its policies, along with Corporation appointment of Management of the 

Corporation, along with articulation of the respective roles, goals and expectations of each. 

Values 

Integrity – JCLDC deals openly, honestly and in good faith, both internally and externally. The JCLDC deploys its 

resources in a manner that is transparent to the public and for the good of the community. 

Economic Development – JCLDC consistently seeks to expand the economy of Jefferson County by way of increasing 

the opportunity for quality employment within the community and preventing economic deterioration. 

Community – JCLDC seeks to accomplish its goals in a manner that contributes to improving the quality of life for the 

residents of our community. 


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Loan: $98,082.00 Watertown 

Industrial Center LDC 

The Watertown Industrial Center LDC requested and received 

a loan in the amount of $98,082.00. This loan will 

be used to renovate the northeast corner of Building A at 

the Watertown Center for Business and Industry to provide 

an additional 33,432 square feet for Jain Irrigation to use 

as warehouse space. 

Safety Training 

The JCLDC partnered with the Lewis County Industrial 

Development Agency and CITEC Business Solutions in 

securing a grant from the NYS Department of Labor’s 

Hazard Abatement Board to again offer a series of free 

safety training workshops to area businesses. 

The 2017-2018 series trained 340 people on a variety of 

topics such as powered industrial tool safety, electrical 

safe work practices, forming a safety committee and more. 

The series included two 10-hour OSHA general industry 

training sessions. 

The local program makes it easier for local businesses to 

obtain the training they need to be OSHA compliant, avoid 

costly fines from unintentional OSHA violations, and—most 

importantly—improve workplace safety for their employees. 

Under the banner of Jefferson County Economic 

Development, the agency periodically sponsors workshops 

designed to provide information to support business growth 

and development or to promote better understanding of 

economic development issues. Since the program inception, 

2,321 people have been trained at no cost to local employers! 

Liaison Organization (FDRLO) to promote the tri-county 

region’s collective assets and its proximity to Fort Drum 

as a means to attract business investment to the region. 

Funding from the project partners is matched by a grant to 

FDRLO by project sponsor National Grid. The initiative includes 

regional advertising and direct outreach to prospective 

businesses. 

North Country Alliance 

The NCA is a private-public alliance of businesses and 

economic development organizations working together 

to grow the economy of New York’s seven-county North 

Country region. JCED is a member organization with a seat 

on the NCA’s board of directors. The NCA administers a 

regional revolving loan fund—often in partnership with local 

revolving loan funds. NCA is also an advocate for ensuring 

that the region’s economic interests are fairly addressed at 

the state level. 

North Country Regional Economic 

Development Council 

JCED staff participates in the Council’s work groups 

and are actively involved in preparing the regional plan 

submission as part of the Governor’s annual competition 

for economic development funding. Staff has also assisted 

local businesses and organizations in submitting successful 

funding applications to the program. 

Drum Country Business 

The Drum Country Business initiative includes the Jefferson, 

Lewis, and St. Lawrence County economic development 

agencies and the Development Authority of the North 

Country working together through the Fort Drum Regional 

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Senator Ritchie secures funding to attract new carrier, new destination from Watertown International Airport. 

JCLDC would like to 

thank National Grid, Arthur 

Hamlin and Joseph D. 

Russo for their 

contribution towards 

shovel ready planning of 

the Business Complex 

at the Watertown 

International Airport. 

We are proud of our own David Zembiec on receiving the 

CITEC Business Solutions Tom Plastino Distinguished 

Service Award for support of manufacturing in the North 

Country! 


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The Business Complex 

at Watertown 

International is now 

shovel ready! 

Marketing Council 

Gary DeYoung, 1000 Islands Tourism Council 

Leslie DiStefano, Suny Jefferson 

Kevin Richardson, Agbotic 

Peter Whitmore, Jefferson County Historical Society 

Kelly Reinhardt, The BC Group 

Cyd Converse, www.thesweetestoccasion.com 

Kylie Peck, Greater Watertown North County Chamber of Commerce 

Cindy Lawrence, Watertown International Airport 

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Agricultural 


On December 11, 2018 our office celebrated 18 years 

of agricultural economic development, assisting in the 

retention, growth and promotion of agriculture in 

Jefferson County. Through those years, we’ve been guided 

by a group of farmers, agribusiness and agricultural agency 

representatives. Originally the group was organized as 

the Jefferson County Agricultural Development Corporation 

which later became the Jefferson County Agricultural 

Development Council. These representatives are the 

“think tank” that guides the program. We appreciate their 

tremendous service to agriculture and our agency. 

It is important to recognize the Jefferson County Board of 

Legislators. It was the Board of Legislators back in 

2000 that created the Agricultural Coordinator position 

and provided funding for the Coordinator’s work and continues 

to provide strong support for the effort today. The 

agricultural industry in Jefferson County enjoys some of 

the strongest support from a County Board of Legislators 

as any County across New York State. 

Our agricultural economic development program has four 

areas of focus. 

Identifying Agricultural Needs and 

Developing Solutions 

We assisted local farms that identified low hanging utility 

lines blocking access to farm fields. In some cases, farms 

had no access to their fields because a utility subcontractor 

installed lines 8 to 10 feet off the ground, making it 

impossible for farm equipment to get through. We identified 

the right contact people to assist the farms in getting 

the problem resolved and coordinated between the farm 

and the utility to identify the lines and get them raised. 

Our work also benefitted other farms across NYS and the 

problem extended out beyond Jefferson County. Through 

our contacts, other farmers were able to fix problems in 

their fields. 

We assisted a local dairy farm that sustained major storm 

damage to their fields from flooding, help them obtain 

financial and technical assistance. 

We facilitated a joint meeting with Jefferson - Lewis 

BOCES, Jefferson Community College and SUNY Canton 

to discuss how to better address the educational and 

workforce development needs of agriculture. Jefferson 

County Economic Development continues to work with all 

three to improve our workforce development programming 

for agriculture. 

We assisted a local farm winery that was experiencing 

challenges with their local tax assessment. We helped 

the winery get a clarification on their participation in the 

Agricultural Value Assessment program from New York 

State which saved the farm winery thousands of dollars 

in tax increases. 

Agricultural Financing 

Our office assisted two local maple syrup producers 

with accessing information about the maple syrup 

producer’sloan fund at the Development Authority of the 

North Country. We worked with local dairy farms applying 

for grants and loans to sustain and grow their operations. 

Jefferson County Economic Development connected the 

Harvest NY program through Cornell University with 

a funding source to help offset costs on some of their 

educational programming. Through our assistance, a local 

developer has applied for grant funds to run necessary 

infrastructure into the Thousand Islands International 

Agribusiness Park. 


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Agricultural 


Agricultural Marketing 

Jefferson County Economic Development advertises in 

Northeast Dairy Foods Magazine and online to attract 

agribusiness, especially dairy manufacturing, to our area. 

We are working with our European marketing firm to again 

identify food processing companies that may be interested 

in locating into the USA. 

Jefferson County Economic Development is a proud sponsor 

of the “Local Food Guide” published by Cornell Cooperative 

Extension of Jefferson County. We promote our local farmers 

markets online, on the radio, and through other means, 

frequently. On our Jeffersoncountyagriculture.com website, 

we have a section listing all the known value added farm 

stands, farmer markets, and other products. 

Education and Public Relations 

Our weekly radio show, The Home Grown Show, has been 

on the air for 17 years informing the public about agricultural 

issues and events. Our office produces the annual 

Jefferson County Dairy Parade in conjunction with the 

Dairy Festival produced by the Jefferson County Dairy 

Promotion Board and Cornell Cooperative Extension of 

Jefferson County. In 2017 we started the Jefferson 

County Farmer’s Luncheon series featuring guest speakers 

on a variety of agricultural topics. We hold the luncheon 

once a month from October to March. 

Our office frequently works with the news media, helping 

reporters find the answers and interviews they need 

to complete an agricultural story. Many times a local 

agricultural story you see in the paper, online, or on local TV 

news, has received assistance from us in finding out who 

the right contact person is for the story or where to go for 

supporting data. 

Jefferson County Economic views agriculture equally with 

other sectors of our local economy. Our staff works hard 

to help our farmers, agribusinesses and manufacturers. We 

believe agriculture is a key to growing our local economy. 

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2017-2018 Financial Summary 

JEFFERSON COUNTY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY 

FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 AND 2017 

2018 2017 

Assets: 

Cash $ 2,512,584 $ 2,842,454 

Loans receivable - net of allowance 1,149,145 1,279,247 

Other receivables - 20,000 

Prepaids 3,290 2,554 

Fixed Assets - net of depreciation 71,437 94,523 

Total $ 3,736,456 $ 4,238,778 

Liabilities and Net Assets: 

Current liabilities $ 80,001 $ 86,814 

Total net assets 3,656,455 4,151,964 

Total $ 3,736,456 $ 4,238,778 

Summary of Transactions: 

Support and Revenue: 

Jefferson County Support $ 408,040 $ 406,000 

Interest 56,485 69,692 

Grant Income 14,229 25,996 

Miscellaneous 5,681 882 

Total $ 484,435 $ 502,570 

Expenses: 

Program expenses $ 694,749 $ 711,946 

General and administrative 285,195 273,504 

Total $ 979,944 $ 985,450 

Change in Net Assets $ (495,509) $ (482,880) 

Net Assets: 

Beginning of Year $ 4,151,964 

4,634,844 

End of Year $ 3,656,455 $ 4,151,964 


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Jefferson County Civic Facilities Development Corporation 


JCCFDC Mission & Vision 

JEFFERSON COUNTY CIVIC FACILITY DEVELOPMENT 

CORPORATION (hereinafter called the “Corporation”) was 

established as private, not-for-profit local development 

corporation of the State as a supporting organization for 

the County of Jefferson (the “County”) pursuant to a 

Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”) filed with 

the Secretary of State on April 25, 2011 pursuant to and 

in accordance with Section 1411 of the Not- for-Profit 

Corporation Law (“N-PCL” and herein, the “LDC Act”) and 

constitutes a “Local Authority” as defined by PAL Section 

2 and therefore is subject to the transparency, compliance 

and reporting requirements established pursuant to PARA 

and the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 

(“PAAA”). 

The Corporation was established exclusively for charitable 

purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the 

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to relieve 

and reduce unemployment, promote and provide for 

additional and maximum employment, better and maintain 

job opportunities, and lessen the burden of government 

and act in the public interest. Pursuant to the LDC Act and 

the Certificate, the Corporation is vested with powers to 

accomplish these corporate purposes. 

The County, acting by and through the Chair of its Board of 

Legislators, serves as the sole Member of the Corporation 

and the Ex officio Directors of the Corporation are appointed 

from the Membership. Pursuant to and in accordance 

with the LDC Act, the Corporation has adopted By-laws 

governing the actions and activities of the Directors of 

the Corporation, along with its officers and employees. 

In accordance with the LDC Act, PAAA and PARA, the 

Corporation has further adopted and complies with the 

following corporate policies (collectively, the “Corporation 

Policies”): 

In addition, as a public benefit corporation of the State, 

the Corporation is subject to and complies with applicable 

provisions of the Public Officers Law, including the Open 

Meetings Law (“OML”) and Freedom of Information Law 

(“FOIL”), along with the State Environmental Quality 

Review Act (“SEQRA”). 

JCCFDC Mission 

The Corporation was established pursuant to the LDC Act 

with purposes and powers as set forth within the Certificate, 

and the Corporation’s Mission includes undertaking projects 

and programmatic initiatives in furtherance of and promote 

and provide initiatives to advance the job opportunities, 

health, general prosperity and economic welfare of the 

people of Jefferson County. In furtherance of the purposes 

and powers vested in the Corporation pursuant to the LDC 

Act, the Corporation shall undertake projects, programs 

and initiatives to achieve the purposes as set forth within 

the LDC Act. In addition, and in doing so, the Corporation 

shall adhere to its adopted policies and applicable statutory 

requirements, including PAAA, PARA, OML, FOIL, and 

SEQRA. 

The Corporation’s goals include continued compliance with 

current obligations and responsibilities associated with 

ongoing projects and programs, in addition to identifying new 

projects and programs that will achieve the Corporation’s 

purposes and Mission. In furtherance of these stated goals, 

the Corporation will endeavor to comply with all applicable 

provisions of the Act, PAAA and PARA. With these stated 

goals established, the Corporation’s values are to maintain 

the highest ethical standards applicable to public officials 

and local authorities. 

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Jefferson County Civic Facilities Development Corporation 


JCCFDC Performance Measures 

The Corporation shall annually review this Mission 

Statement and identify whether the Corporation (i) 

continues to meet its stated mission, goals and values; (ii) 

can quantify measures of improvement to better meet its 

stated mission, goals and values; (iii) can become more 

effective and efficient; and (iv) is meeting the interests 

of the Corporation. In furtherance of the foregoing 

Performance Measures, the Corporation shall further 

undertake the following annual measures: 

1) Assure that all current Corporation Members have 

acknowledged that they have read and understood the 

mission of the Corporation; 

2) An annual review and affirmation of the Corporation’s 

membership, board, committee and management structure; 

An annual review and affirmation of its policies, 

along with Corporation appointment of Management of the 

Corporation, along with articulation ofthe respective roles, 

goals and expectations of each. 

Jefferson County 

Manufacturing Council 

The following individuals, through their respective councils, 

provide key input in shaping our programs to serve manufacturing 

and agriculture. 

Carson Lennox (CHAIR), Jain Irrigation 

Julie Pecori, Advanced Blasting Systems 

George Anderson, Current Applications 

John Chatterton, New York Air Brake 

Tracy Gyoerkoe, Jefferson-Lewis BOCES 

Greg Hart, Workforce Development Institute 

Rich O’Connor, Taylor Concrete 

Steven Lockwood, CITEC Business Solutions 

Activities: 

Bonds: 

Jefferson County: Samaritan Medical Center 

Up to $99,000,000 in series 2017 revenue Bonds 

To be used for the construction of a 2-story, 17,525 square foot addition to the present building as a new cancer care facility, 

the reconstruction and renovation of the Radiology department and the refinancing of a bridge loan incurred by the institution 

to finance the purchase of 22567 Summit Drive in the Town of Watertown, New York for use as a Urology Center and a 

Obstetrics and Gynecology Center. 


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Thank You To The Following Government Officials 

For Their Continued Support In Jefferson County’s 2017-18 

Economic Development Efforts 

Federal 

Senator Charles E. Schumer 

Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand 

Congresswoman Elise M. Stefanik, 21st district 

New York State 

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo 

Senator Patricia A. Ritchie, 48th District 

Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell, 118th Assembly District 

Assemblyman Kenneth D. Blankenbush, 122nd Assembly District 

Jefferson County Board of Legislators 

Scott A. Gray, Chairman 

Robert F. Hagemann III, County Administrator 

Robert Cantwell, III, District 1 James A. Nabywaniec, District 8 

William W. Johnson, District 2 Patrick R. Jareo, District 9 

Philip N. Reed, Sr., District 3 Jeremiah J. Maxon , District 10 

Allen T. Drake, District 4 Robert D. Ferris, District 11 

Michael Montigelli, District 5 Carolyn D. Fitzpatrick, District 12 

Daniel R. McBride, District 6 Scott A. Gray, District 13 

John D. Peck, District 7 Jennie M. Adsit, District 14 

Anthony Doldo, District 15 

Watertown City Council 

Joseph M. Butler Jr., Mayor 

Richard Finn, City Manager 

Cody Horbacz, Council Member 

Lisa A. L’Huillier Ruggiero, Council Member 

Mark C. Walczyk, Council Member 

Ryan J. Henry-Wilkinson, Council member 

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