September 3, 2026 Infrastructure, Facilities and Technology Committee Meeting-Regular Meeting

The Oswego County Legislature's Infrastructure, Facilities and Technology Committee held a regular meeting on September 3, 2026, focusing heavily on budget modifications and procurement related to solid waste management and facility repairs. Key procurement actions included authorizing budget modifications totaling over $266,000 for landfill transportation fees, fire damage repairs at the Hastings transfer station, and overtime costs at the energy recovery facility. The committee discussed issuing RFPs for refurbishment and electrical repairs at the transfer station following a fire, as well as potential replacement of a deteriorated scale. Additionally, two contract awards were approved: a $69,600 contract for remodeling a mobility management bathroom funded by a grant, and a $38,500 contract for repairing a radiant heating system at the Bristol Hill Transfer Station. The meeting also addressed ongoing infrastructure projects such as broadband network upgrades and the upcoming costly migration of the county's ERP system to a cloud-based platform, with anticipated annual costs between $300,000 and $500,000. Discussions included the complexities of snow removal funding and road maintenance reimbursements to towns, highlighting challenges in equitable compensation and budget management. Overall, the meeting involved multiple procurement decisions, budget reallocations, and planning for future capital and technology investments.