Legislative Committee Meetings - August 2026

The Lewis County Legislative Committee meeting on August 26, 2026, focused heavily on procurement and contracting matters. Key discussions included a presentation and subsequent approval of a three-year contract with Payment Works Incorporated for vendor management software, aimed at automating and securing accounts payable processes, with a total cost not to exceed $88,200. The committee also approved a resolution to amend the county's compensation plan to replace the vacant Director of IT position with a Technology Services Manager role, reflecting updated technology needs. Additional procurement-related actions included authorizing a $20,000 agreement with OUL Law Group for legal services, applying for up to $3 million in Northern Border Regional Commission funding for infrastructure projects, and entering a settlement agreement with Charter Credit regarding managed Wi-Fi services. The meeting also covered solid waste management planning, with no new costs identified, and discussed the potential acquisition of a vacant property for hospice services, pending state approvals. Several resolutions related to budget appropriations, grant acceptances, and local law amendments were passed, emphasizing fiscal oversight and operational improvements.