Legislative Committee Meetings - June 2026

The Lewis County Legislative Committee meeting held on July 1, 2026, included multiple presentations and several procurement-related resolutions. Key procurement discussions involved awarding contracts for infrastructure projects such as the Kotel Road culvert replacement to BP Excavation LLC for $729,599.50 and the purchase of galvanized steel plate arch culvert pipe from Babcock Highway Supply for $110,680.40. The committee authorized a two-year renewal of a snow plowing and salting services contract with Rose Lawn Care for $10,454.50 and approved an engineering design contract with Fourth Coast for a backup generator at the courthouse for $9,800. Budget amendments were approved to recognize over $1 million in CHIPS funding for highway infrastructure materials and to apply for up to $6 million in a DEC Water Quality Improvement Project grant for culvert replacements, requiring a 25% county match. The committee also established a new filing and certification process for subdivision and survey maps with associated fees to comply with state real property laws. Additionally, a demolition contract for a condemned structure was awarded for $21,400, funded by a community development block grant. Other discussions included updates on veteran services, preschool education aid rates, and the county's annual financial audit. Motions to forward all procurement-related resolutions to the full board were unanimously approved.