09/22/2026 Committee Meetings - Support Services

The Warren County New York Committee Meetings on Support Services held on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on budget reviews across various departments including the Board of Elections, Human Resources, IT, and the Treasurer's office. Key procurement-related discussions included the transition of election workers from 1099 contractors to W2 employees due to IRS regulations, budget adjustments for IT subscriptions such as Office 365 and Zoom, and the Treasurer's office managing contracts for financial management systems and time management software with noted increases in licensing and maintenance costs. The meeting also addressed capital improvement projects proposed by the Department of Public Works, with discussions on potential bonding for road and infrastructure projects, including a significant roof replacement estimated at nearly $7 million and a culvert capital improvement program. Additionally, a resolution was passed to authorize payment to Gallagher for excess workers' compensation audit invoices not to exceed $20,000 per audit year. Legal matters involving a boundary dispute affecting road maintenance responsibilities were briefly discussed with potential settlement negotiations underway. Overall, the meeting emphasized maintaining flat budgets while accommodating necessary contractual and capital expenditures.