[{"_1":2,"_110":-5,"_111":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,75,87,99],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},"mediaId",6070626,"mediaKeyId","3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967","parentId",3050248,"title","Warren County weighs pausing local morgue plan to join Albany County regional effort","audioSeconds",2061,"startMs",512000,"endMs",2573000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967&start=512&end=2573","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967/thumbnail_512000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6070626/Warren-County/New-York/Warren-County-weighs-pausing-local-morgue-plan-to-join-Albany-County-regional-effort","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070626-e62734ffa94bbd0499468f57b474b7db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160605&Signature=gvDK209-ssUCB9OUe1zVHuZQxZgJtZ4Fq3Z0Kra2H9E0DwgMwH6oREedIMMUHgG4mzd4qrf4ojaKIVNM7egRswrtzd6iUHuW7Q6eMFHvtkQzgg1RHqPjLB10BCrqEq5aS2c-r99kDO~EQgNhaADP505cXP5fOfzKgU3~l-HebWs~P99l6VRP2scMY47snQKlJ50Oozx6ni1Prkpvkq-lK~8bgb5dSgsrDPDAfpbXpD~RpqvGjerIw197p4yf--94I5svsGPkfUX3humkcHCCUmEhfwd0q5GxsvQIDY4r-UIw~yU02Yudc9wz-BmlHRQU7Urmjgy-Pg7NYM0I0tsSqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Warren County New York","date","2025-03-25T00:00:00Z","article","Warren County officials recommended March 25 that the county pause its standalone regional morgue project and instead enter discussions with Albany County to support a larger regional facility, citing New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) efforts and intercounty coordination for potential state funding.

County Administrator John (identified in the meeting as the administrator) summarized meetings with Albany and NYSAC, saying Albany County plans to pursue funding for a Capital District regional morgue and that several neighboring counties, including Saratoga and Washington, have indicated support for the Albany-led effort. He said Albany County’s effort may have a better chance of securing state funds and that Warren County should join the regional effort and help influence siting rather than proceed alone. He recommended placing Warren County’s separate project “on hold” while exploring collaboration.

Coroner Connie Getter and forensic pathologist Dr. Sikoric addressed the committee during public comment and urged a different approach. Getter said counties could rehabilitate an existing building at far lower cost than constructing a new facility, cited transport-time and cost burdens if counties relied on Albany (including higher transporter fees and longer drives), and urged the county to continue pursuing a local facility option. She said funeral homes currently receive $725 for transfers to Glens Falls Hospital and a private transporter quoted $1,400 for transports to Albany, which would increase costs.

Dr. Sikoric provided technical context and cautioned against relying solely on Albany Med; he described the range of services a regional facility must provide (forensic pathologists, mass-fatality capacity, sally port and secure drop-off, refrigerated storage), recommended a fee-for-service model (he estimated a possible $4,000–$5,000 per case), and said a northern hub for the North Country could be justified. He criticized earlier conceptual plans as generalized and suggested a targeted architect-led redesign and staged, expandable build or retrofit to reduce cost. He also said a larger regional facility would improve grant eligibility and case-management data sharing across counties.

Committee members asked whether neighboring counties that had previously indicated support for Warren County’s project were now shifting to the Albany proposal; staff said initial support had been informal and that no binding commitments had been made. Several committee members said it makes sense to join a larger regional effort in concept but emphasized that negotiations should recognize Warren County’s prior investment in feasibility work and that any future discussions should address compensation or credit for design and feasibility studies already produced.

No formal vote was taken. The committee’s chair said staff will continue to monitor Albany’s progress and that the county will convene stakeholders, including coroners and the forensic pathologist, to revisit needs and proposals as Albany’s plan develops.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Warren County BOS Committee Meetings - 3/25/25 - County Facilities","oneSentenceSummary","County administrators recommended pausing Warren County’s standalone regional morgue project and entering talks with Albany County, while coroners and a forensic pathologist told the committee a local facility or retrofit could be cheaper and better for northern counties’ needs.","taxTitle","Warren County, New York","taxId",5049,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070629,"County reports multiple facilities updates; asbestos found in public health windows, new staff hired",156,276000,432000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967&start=276&end=432","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967/thumbnail_276000.jpg","/articles/6070629/Warren-County/New-York/County-reports-multiple-facilities-updates-asbestos-found-in-public-health-windows-new-staff-hired","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070629-fa689c9b84e35f8abc51345c1bafc998/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160605&Signature=V~Ni25KfUnxxrJHsuQ0s6mBCdf3dDNoWOtGl0iqIIDiTKeIPh~tGIBMOZd2Sz7oZjsnXptJasRYqs7YsWUHD1MMhx5RXU5JOP-umhaUN0FprAGAIvwXbcKoge0-X5Mm3pl8oudVnZk5OiKIkhTpLfpWCYM9rHSGsltRhnDLefakZ2zUhFi-mZwlJU6OARRPHsfMM6VxVgea-L9e394fXHd3OFwsqX35El4kYz4GNwC1hAr2SFJCPSgZt~wvmVcFGz7UMKDfTJWxepSQ4j6mTcXj0Cp1DeunXLW~DCegw3YwGSej-Y2l9iKhbEyd~izBDCoEavyNgO4mCqjkXLAPMmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County facilities staff updated the Disability Committee March 25 on several building and maintenance projects, saying work is underway across multiple county facilities and that an asbestos issue was identified in the Public Health building.

Staff reported two program counts: the work-order request program at 4,523 and the fleet car request program at 6,031. They described an upstairs renovation at the Soil and Water office to create an office for a grant-funded position, including new carpet, walls and stairs; staff said the work should be complete by the end of the week. Public Health phase 1—new flooring, painting and desks—was reported complete, and phase 2 was scheduled to begin the following week.

During a routine investigation, staff found asbestos within the butyl seal of existing windows at the Public Health facility. Staff said they had reached out to a grant administrator (Janelle) to determine whether remaining grant funds could cover the asbestos abatement so the windows can be removed; absent that funding, the windows would remain in place.

Boardroom renovation work is continuing: air monitoring cleared asbestos and construction resumed, with staff expecting the boardroom to be ready by the May meeting. Staff also said about $200,000 remains from courthouse project funds, which will be applied to steps, drainage improvements on the ring road and other prioritized exterior work. Separately, staff reported they are waiting on a pending MAC DMV grant for a sheriff-related item; approval was expected by the end of the month but dependent on paperwork from the sheriff’s office.

The committee was also told that Lee (longtime county employee) retired Jan. 9 and that Audrey Mahoney started two weeks ago as her replacement and had already begun work in Lee’s former office.","Warren County staff updated the committee on ongoing renovations at Soil & Water and Public Health, reported asbestos found in windows at the Public Health facility that may require grant funding for abatement, and announced the hire of Audrey Mahoney to replace a longtime employee.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070634,"Committee approves one-year lease renewal with Cornell Cooperative Extension at $32,000",70,179000,249000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967&start=179&end=249","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967/thumbnail_179000.jpg","/articles/6070634/Warren-County/New-York/Committee-approves-one-year-lease-renewal-with-Cornell-Cooperative-Extension-at-32000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070634-735563328043cd9b79453271fe6e0738/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160605&Signature=iZIvJL6KrNpl15MXs9rrh-XRDd6jVxNCgToiStThhNacVsOdzCtpif4RWA1UlKfcjhjiXoWHZrzFSSQYTuBYS2qcAs0Y6tLa4q-0yJAK-b4QYBln~-3sEPIdaKOUpesLhKWbhwJ~INelhzZp6HGB3u5b3Hz97pHv1tQ-REumylqdzsjCi~8HlrdM3niNfzqRUtM7uHuf6O2G-1tbYOXvWX0mMs7aSSP2ao~OGiGV9ooZsZniBB5i5d6BQu3d3C4HS2nEG0TemgJ1We9OoKC6HjwTZHU3NQqG4SLfT4pOPGc0MWJRvbmckhwMmbtyNlxMBPwrlSZdrSVfJ~5zsbqfQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Warren County Disability Committee approved a one-year lease renewal March 25 with Cornell Cooperative Extension for use of the county-owned facility that houses the extension office. The lease amount remains unchanged at $32,000 per year, billed at $8,000 per quarter, and is set to start Jan. 1, 2025, with the committee approving annual renewals thereafter unless the parties change terms.

The motion to move the item to the floor was made by Supervisor Drazic and seconded by Supervisor Thomas. County counsel present said there was no legal objection to approving a one-year renewal and to continuing an annual-renewal approach.

Committee members asked about the lease term and its renewal mechanism; staff clarified the intent to continue yearly renewals unless the county decides to change the agreement. No changes to rent or other material terms were noted in the materials presented to the committee.","Warren County approved an annual lease renewal with Cornell Cooperative Extension for $32,000 per year, payable in quarterly installments; committee approved annual renewals going forward unless terms change.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6070638,"Warren County committee awards generator maintenance contract to Guaranty Generator Services",118,61000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967&start=61&end=179","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3050248-8fd67d5f568b7306d22cc127ea89e967/thumbnail_61000.jpg","/articles/6070638/Warren-County/New-York/Warren-County-committee-awards-generator-maintenance-contract-to-Guaranty-Generator-Services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6070638-2a9b19d06e25573bc7d141e2685f046d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771160605&Signature=Gd4ja4dzMLsUMgtEeSr7ioIp36RX~dKqdee-Ffoy4bAXiaTWLSqUSYScvoF-CMCo4WWg0w~jPO8McMXW0Se1-rTqgIRGuR5IGz50ArOSVWeVWLqoXwuZrQfo3U4EiV9xsYsTNBaSgsvtN4TlmTQVEliLJlEFlAUWAKGjTSWDXDQ6xxfz073fFusvKLm32IKdHZ1VPxCaWzLOvQcL9duUE45GhCwv1cOH-eJ1YsLdP0YOAmJw~qsJ14ylPqmWN9OiiZyIRf4XaywZzRawCifT2XqW4gGK4iRRJxyIpkOr8jH0bjUAlkca9uqRR1gcEwZwavLlfOSIsPWh5uF3M0E~wg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Warren County’s Disability Committee voted March 25 to award a preventive-maintenance contract for the county’s generators to Guaranty Generator Services, a county staff member said.

The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year periods. County staff described the work as routine preventive maintenance—typically one or two annual visits to run and test generators at the county center and other county facilities—but the agenda packet did not include dollar amounts. Staff said they will circulate the bid tab and the contract cap sheet to the committee after the meeting.

County staff said Guaranty was the low bidder on the procurement. The motion to bring the item to the floor was made by Supervisor Sprow and seconded by Supervisor Etue; the committee approved the motion by voice vote.

No specific hourly rates or total contract value were included in the materials presented at the meeting. A staff member repeated that the bid tab would be shared after the meeting so the committee could see the price breakdown.

The award covers routine maintenance, including exercising generators and verifying operations; staff said the vendor typically conducts one to two service visits per year.","The Warren County Disability Committee approved a contract award to Guaranty Generator Services for preventive maintenance of county generators; staff said bid details will be circulated after the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Warren County weighs pausing local morgue plan to join Albany County regional effort

County reports multiple facilities updates; asbestos found in public health windows, new staff hired

Committee approves one-year lease renewal with Cornell Cooperative Extension at $32,000

Warren County committee awards generator maintenance contract to Guaranty Generator Services