Otsego County Board Meeting 5/6/2026

The Otsego County Board held a special public works meeting on May 6, 2026, primarily addressing procurement and budget matters related to county operations. Key procurement actions included approval of repairs for a 2019 plow truck at a cost not to exceed $19,999 funded from unallocated insurance. The board also authorized a fuel agreement with local entities and approved budget transfers totaling over $1 million to support county highway paving projects, enabled by cost savings from local plow truck purchases. Additionally, the board approved a $6,100 pest control service contract covering multiple county facilities and authorized building use applications for community events. The administration committee discussed and supported the planned implementation of a Tyler Technologies time and attendance module, with an estimated initial cost of approximately $36,900 and annual fees of $17,700, aimed at improving payroll efficiency. The board also approved the purchase of a vehicle for veteran services funded by a grant and made salary adjustments for deputy fire coordinators. Updates on the Southern Tier Transfer Station project indicated upcoming bidding activity. Policy updates included revisions to county contract procedures requiring IT director approval for contracts involving technology. The meeting concluded with routine approvals including mortgage tax reports and labor contract ratifications, reflecting ongoing fiscal and operational oversight by the county board.