Otsego County SWEC Committee Meeting 11/12/2026

The Otsego County SWEC Committee met on November 12, 2026, and reviewed progress on construction at the Southern Transfer Station. Staff reported that site work was 7% complete (about $154,000) and that 20% of the rebar, valued at $58,200, had been delivered. Work on the recycling area, retaining wall, and MSW building was progressing toward completion in late spring or early summer 2027. The committee approved no-cost extensions through July 31, 2027, for the general contractor, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work to align with the engineering schedule. It also approved a $2,429.89 budget transfer from contracts to the household hazardous waste (HHW) line to pay an outstanding MXI invoice.

Members discussed a preliminary $4.7 million MOSA leachate-management project, including an estimated Otsego County share of about $1.88 million and possible effects on solid-waste fees or borrowing; no funding or construction decision was made. Staff also flagged a DEC food-waste funding opportunity with a maximum award of $300,000 for possible future use, and reported on solid-waste costs, recycling, and diversion. No grant application or vendor award was approved at this meeting.