County to remove asbestos, remodel boardroom; meetings moved and room to reopen May 1

Kevin Hajos, Superintendent of Public Works, told the Warren County Board of Supervisors that asbestos was found beneath the boardroom flooring and that contractors will set up a containment area to remove the material. The county will close the boardroom for the March and April board meetings to complete abatement and renovation work, and the contractor expects to turn the room back to the county by May 1.

“As soon as all of you leave, buildings and grounds will clear this room, and the contractor will be in here Monday morning,” Hajos said. He added that for the first two weeks contractors will remove carpet and tiles and abate asbestos beneath them, then proceed with the remaining demolition and renovation work. The county will provide a final punch list when that stage concludes.

Supervisor Bruno, reporting from the County Facilities committee, said the contractor will begin work immediately after the meeting and that plans for the renovation are available for review. The packet and the committee report also note a remaining $200,000 from a core expansion project that will be used to address the front steps of the municipal center. The county is finalizing a grant to purchase a new magnetometer for the building entrance.

County administrators also reported that a previously scheduled regional‑morgue meeting was postponed due to winter weather and will be re‑scheduled following discussions at the New York State Association of Counties conference.

The board was advised that alternate arrangements will be made for upcoming meetings while abatement and renovations proceed. Questions about construction plans and timing can be directed to Buildings and Grounds and Public Works.

Sources: remarks by Kevin Hajos and committee reports distributed in the meeting packet.