Legislative Committee Meetings - April 2026

The Lewis County Legislative Committee meeting held on April 28, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included awarding a contract to Wilcox Sealing and Paving LLC for pavement replacement, and awarding the West Main Street Complete Streets project contract to Powless Contracting Inc. for approximately $1.98 million. The committee also approved an amendment to the professional services agreement with BCA Architects and Engineers for additional services on the Constableville roadway project, increasing the contract to $378,000 with CHIPS reimbursement eligibility. Budget appropriations included reallocating $187,700 from surplus equipment sales to highway machinery expenses and accepting $200,000 in grant funds for legal services. The meeting also addressed policy considerations regarding railroad easement fees for municipalities and discussed leveraging multiple funding sources, including Empire State Development grants and CHIPS funds, to maximize infrastructure project budgets. Presentations covered the economic impact of the Lewis County Fairgrounds and the Next Move New York workforce initiative supporting Fort Drum military families. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects through contract awards and funding strategies, while also considering community development and workforce retention programs.