Legislative Board Meeting - September 2026

The Lewis County Legislative Board meeting held on September 2, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The Finance and Rules Committee reported on claims totaling over $4 million and recommended waiving rules to act on late resolutions. A $500,000 County Infrastructure Grant was awarded for street and drainage improvements in Port Leyden. The board discussed the acquisition of a vacant property in Castorland for hospice use, with ongoing coordination among multiple agencies. A proposal to implement Work Payment Works was presented to streamline vendor onboarding and electronic payments, enhancing fraud prevention and internal controls. The board also addressed the sale of surplus county personal property, clarifying that due diligence was performed to ensure fair market value without requiring a formal bid process. Additionally, the board considered the disposition of rail assets in Castorland and Lyons Falls, opting to delay action until a rail trail study is completed. The meeting included updates on hospital partnerships and budget preparations for 2027. Several resolutions were passed, including rescinding a prior resolution to set a new public hearing date for the OHB trail system expansion.