County of Chenango IDA Board Meeting – May 20, 2026

The Chenango Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Board held a meeting on May 20, 2026, focusing primarily on financial updates, project approvals, and ongoing development initiatives. The board reviewed and approved financial reports detailing asset movements, accounts payable, and expenditures related to building improvements and redevelopment projects. A significant procurement-related discussion involved approving a $65,930 payment application from Upstate Companies for demolition work as part of a redevelopment project. The board also accepted an application for a pilot housing project at 20 American Avenue, a $14 million development including residential and commercial units, marking a new type of pilot for the IDA. Additionally, the board discussed infrastructure challenges related to water and sewer connections for Sunrise Family Farms, with plans to refine a water district study proposal from LaBella engineering. The meeting concluded with updates on other projects, including hotel construction and land bank development, and moved into executive session to discuss contract negotiations.