Lewis County Finance & Rules Committee Meeting Agenda
The committee meeting agenda includes presentations on 2027 capital projects, equipment requests, and personnel requests. Discussion topics involve authorizing extension agreements for facade and streetscape improvement projects at 6832 McAlpine Street and the Opera House Cantina property, as well as the termination of a bus stop shelter easement at 4102 Center Street and the acceptance of a new easement at 6832 McAlpine Street. Additionally, the committee will consider adopting a local law to override the tax levy limit for the 2027 budget, appropriating funds to replenish the 2026 contingency account, and appropriating proceeds from the sale of surplus county equipment and property.
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Lewis County Board of Legislators Finance & Rules Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the implementation of PaymentWorks for vendor management and accounts payable processing to improve efficiency and fraud protection. The Director of Human Resources presented a proposal to reclassify the Director of Information Technology position to a Technology Services Manager to better align with recruitment needs and operational requirements. Several draft resolutions were advanced to the full Board, including legal counsel for county utility services, a classification change for the IT department, grant applications for infrastructure projects in Port Leyden, a food waste mitigation grant initiative, a settlement agreement with Charter Communications regarding Wi-Fi services, a contract for vendor management software, a public hearing for the 2027 tax cap override, and the assessment methodology for the county self-insurance plan.
Jul 28, 2026·Board meeting
Lewis County Board Of Legislators General Services Committee General Services Committee Meeting
The committee meeting addressed several key agenda items, including an overview of the Rail Trail Master Plan progress, a report on the Materials Recovery Facility tour, and a proposal to transition to the GovWell online permitting platform. The committee also advanced several draft resolutions, including amendments to local laws regarding the trail system and building code enforcement, authorization of an agreement for software enhancements, approval of a demolition order for an unsafe structure, acceptance of emergency management and homeland security grant awards, and budget transfers for assigned counsel services. Additionally, bids were awarded for winter recreation equipment to support the Non-Motorized Winter Recreation Master Plan, a public hearing was scheduled for an OHV trail system addition, and authorization was granted to submit a snowmobile trail grant application.
Jun 30, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Lewis County Finance & Rules Committee Meeting Notice And Agenda
The committee will convene to discuss several administrative and legislative items. Key agenda topics include a presentation on the annual audit of finances and proposed changes to subdivision filing procedures. The meeting will also cover the appointment of a new County Attorney and the authorization of multiple grant applications, including the New York Main Street Downtown Stabilization Program and the NYS DEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program. Further business includes establishing a fee schedule and certification process for subdivision map filings, appropriating proceeds from a surplus equipment auction, and awarding a demolition contract for a condemned structure.
