Public Works & Public Safety Mtgs. - 5.26.26

The Washington County New York Public Works & Public Safety Committee meeting held on May 22, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The committee approved an engineering contract with KB Engineering for a sewer district project at 11.1% of the total project cost, the lowest bid among three proposals. A budget amendment was approved to allocate $31,236 from fund balance for repairs to ultraviolet disinfection equipment at the water plant. The committee also authorized the creation of a capital project for the Drifting Ridge project, with borrowing planned to fund construction phases. Additionally, approval was given to move forward with purchasing two new double-walled containment tanks required by a DEC grant, with funding included in the budget. Other procurement topics included discussions on auction reserve bids, vehicle repairs under warranty, and the awarding of a $35,000 bulletproof vest contract. The meeting also covered grant awards, including a $37,000 patrol grant and a $281,552 PAP operations grant for EMS personnel. Policy discussions touched on salt storage regulations and EMS planning requirements. No votes were taken on selling county landfill property, with a recommendation against sale due to ongoing monitoring liabilities.