Cayuga County Committee Meeting-Ways and Means Committee Meeting June 16, 2026

The Cayuga County Ways and Means Committee meeting held on June 16, 2026, focused extensively on various procurement and budget-related matters. Key discussions included the registration and collection of room occupancy taxes from vendors such as Airbnb, with details on enforcement and penalties. The committee approved resolutions to transfer payroll functions from the Department of Social Services to the Finance Department and to allocate insurance costs across departments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to reviewing and discussing a new compensation plan for non-bargaining employees, including salary grade restructuring and pay adjustments, with the plan referred to the full legislature for further consideration. Additional procurement actions included contract renewals for employee assistance programs, snow and ice removal agreements, and contracts related to public health, emergency services, and judicial functions. The committee also authorized several position fillings and budget modifications across various departments. The meeting concluded with motions to move key resolutions to the full legislature for approval and to continue oversight of ongoing capital and operational projects.