Committee forwards multiple resolutions on grants, infrastructure and contracts to full board
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Summary
Committees forwarded a package of draft resolutions to the full Board of Legislators, including appropriations for electric utility costs, CDBG hearings and programs, highway contracts and grants, a $1.27 million Next‑Gen 911 grant, and awards for bridge and pavement projects; most motions were approved by voice vote in committee.
Several draft resolutions and motions were considered and forwarded by Lewis County committees to the full Board of Legislators for final action.
Key items forwarded include: - Draft resolution 1: Appropriate $275,000 from the 2026 fund balance to cover unanticipated electric utility cost increases across county buildings (forwarded with committee discussion about splitting funding into thirds). - Draft resolution 2: Fix the date for a public hearing on continuing an additional mortgage tax (hearing scheduled for 05/05/2026 at 5:00 p.m.). - Draft resolution 3: Appointment of Mark O'Connor to the Lewis County IDA board (effective 04/08/2026). - Draft resolution 4: Authorization to hold a public hearing on CDBG applications for projects up to $1,000,000 per project (hearing scheduled for 05/05/2026). - Draft resolution 5: Hold a second public hearing on the Lewis County imminent threat CDBG project (project #636IT566-25, $274,710). - Draft resolution 6: Approval of an 11% increase in health insurance premiums for county plans (forwarded). - Multiple highway and bridge items: contract extensions and awards (Novo Solutions software $9,940/year; engineering and design for guide‑rail installation on County Route 55; Marshy Road bridge supplemental agreement adding $3,633,000 in funding; construction contract award to Vector Construction Corporation for $3,058,072.52). - Draft resolutions awarded grant and contract funds for public safety upgrades, including $1,266,796 in Next Generation 911 grant funding and $689,655 in a DISHES eSINET readiness grant authorizing upgrades through 12/31/2030.
Committee chairs said most items will be drafted into formal resolutions for the April 7 full‑board meeting packet. Voice votes in committee carried the motions; where recusal was noted, it will be recorded in full‑board proceedings.
