The board discussed several items, including the status of local law 7-2026 regarding special events on county property. Reports were provided on county finance, code enforcement, junkyard law amendments, and a regional child care study. Significant grant awards totaling over $20 million were highlighted, including funding for drainage improvements at the hospital and transportation projects. The board also addressed appointments to the Health System Board of Managers, land bank bylaws, and property transfer requests for future development.
Oct 28, 2026
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Lewis County General Services Committee Legislative Committee Meeting
The committee discussed proposed amendments to the junkyard law, specifically the plan to consolidate the application, issuance, and inspection processes under a single office and discontinue the Junkyard Review Board. Key topics included criteria for derby hobby car storage, linking junkyard licenses to documented commercial activity, and the committee's stance on state dismantler's permit enforcement. Members also reviewed requirements for screening and fencing to minimize visual impact and discussed the timeline for incorporating constituent feedback into the draft legislation.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting
Lewis County Board Of Legislators Legislative Board Meeting
The meeting included the issuance of a proclamation for Lead Poisoning Prevention Week and public hearings regarding an OHV trail system addition and a tax levy limit override. Key discussions involved the status of real property tax exemptions for veterans and a proposed relocation of the County Health Department. Updates were provided on the redevelopment of the former Glenfield School into residential housing and the financial obligations regarding CPLR Article 730 competency evaluation restoration services.
Oct 6, 2026·Board meeting
Lewis County Board of Legislators Regular Meeting
The board discussed several items, including a proclamation for Lead Poisoning Prevention week, the addition of trails to the OHV system, and a local law regarding the tax levy limit. Key topics included a legislative discussion on real property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, the proposed relocation of the Public Health Department, and redevelopment plans for the former Glenfield School. The meeting also addressed financial and operational updates regarding competency evaluations for defendants, the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan, personnel staffing reclassifications, and hospital transformation projects. Furthermore, the board reviewed the status of the Fort Drum public transportation partnership, the potential establishment of a DMV office at Fort Drum, and updates on state mandates affecting the county budget.
