Oneida County, ID

Government Operations

Public Safety

Public Works

The Oneida County Public Works Committee will vote on six dockets, including construction and maintenance agreements with CSX Transportation, Inc. The body will also authorize funding for a transportation project potentially eligible for federal-aid, state-aid, or Bridge NY funds. Additional items include an electricity supply agreement with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. and a lease with Jug Sports LLC.

• Approval of a construction agreement between Oneida County and CSX Transportation, Inc. (Docket 2026-3102)
• Approval of a grade crossing maintenance agreement between Oneida County and CSX Transportation, Inc. (Docket 2026-3103)
• Authorization of implementation and funding for a transportation project eligible for federal-aid, state-aid, or Bridge NY funds (Docket 2026-3517)
• Approval of an electricity supply agreement between Oneida County and Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (Docket 2026-3560)
• Approval of a lease agreement between the Oneida County Sports Facility Authority and Jug Sports LLC (Docket 2026-3515)

Health and Human Services

Airport

Acquisition and Contract

Board of Legislators

The Oneida County Board of Legislators will consider a local law prohibiting the sale of kratom, along with numerous resolutions covering settlements, budgets, agreements, and personnel changes. The agenda includes a public hearing and public comment on the kratom law, as well as approvals for contracts, grants, and capital project amendments.

• Local Law Intro. B of 2026 prohibiting the sale of kratom in Oneida County
• Approval of a workers' compensation settlement between Susan L. Schneider and the county
• Elimination of eight positions from various county departments
• Transfer of $15,100 for inmate commissary equipment and $16,743 for district attorney grant-funded expenses
• Agreement with March Associates for Schafer Theater lighting upgrades at MVCC Utica campus

Ways and Means

The Oneida County Ways & Means Committee will consider a local law prohibiting the sale of kratom, approve a workers' compensation settlement and 2027 budget, and act on various contracts, grants, and transfers. The agenda includes items on personnel, public works, and intergovernmental agreements.

• Local law to prohibit kratom sales in Oneida County
• Approval of settlement between Susan L. Schneider and the county
• Transfer of $15,100 for inmate commissary equipment (Sheriff)
• Supplemental appropriation of $16,743 for District Attorney grant-funded expenses
• Agreement with March Associates for Schafer Theater lighting upgrades at MVCC

The Oneida County Ways & Means Committee approved all 31 docket items on August 12, 2026, including a local law prohibiting the sale of kratom in the county. All items passed with the same 9-2 vote, with Legislators Idzi and Waterman voting no. The committee also approved the 2027 workers' compensation budget, a settlement with Susan L. Schneider, and numerous contracts, agreements, and budget transfers.

• Approved local law prohibiting kratom sales in Oneida County (9-2)
• Approved workers' compensation settlement with Susan L. Schneider (9-2)
• Approved proposed 2027 workers' compensation budget (9-2)
• Approved elimination of 8 positions from various county departments (9-2)
• Approved $15,100 transfer for inmate commissary equipment (9-2)
• Approved $16,743 supplemental appropriation for District Attorney (9-2)
• Approved $200,000 transfer for capital projects (8-3)
• Approved $224,109 transfer for airport pavement management (9-2)

Health and Human Services

The Oneida County Health & Human Services committee is meeting to consider a local law that would prohibit the sale of kratom in the county. The agenda includes this proposed law as the main item of business, along with routine procedural items. The meeting will be held with videoconferencing options available to the public.

• Local Law Intro. 'B' of 2026: A local law prohibiting the sale of kratom in Oneida County

The Oneida County Health & Human Services committee voted 8-1 to approve a local law prohibiting the sale of kratom in the county. The measure, introduced as Local Law Intro. 'B' of 2026, was the only substantive decision on the agenda. The meeting otherwise consisted of procedural items, including roll call and adjournment.

• Approved Local Law Intro. 'B' of 2026 prohibiting kratom sales (8-1)
• Adjourned meeting (9-0)

Workers Compensation

Economic Development

The Oneida County Economic Development & Tourism committee approved two consultant agreements related to the Chobani project. Both motions passed 9-1, with Legislator Maria McNiel voting against. The first approved a task order for C & S Engineers, Inc., and the second approved an amendment to a professional services agreement with Mark E. Laramie, P.E.

• Approved Task Order #MSA-(CS)-26-30-3 to master agreement with C & S Engineers, Inc. (9-1)
• Approved professional services agreement amendment with Mark E. Laramie, P.E. (9-1)

Public Works

The Oneida County Public Works Committee will meet to consider several contracts, agreements, and amendments, including a professional services agreement for lighting upgrades at Schafer Theater, a lease agreement, and a right-of-way transfer. The committee will also review amendments to capital projects and an intermunicipal agreement for waste acceptance.

• Approval of agreement with March Associates for Schafer Theater lighting upgrades at Wilcox Hall, MVCC
• Lease agreement with Leo E. Gilman and Grant D. Gilman
• Abandon and transfer unused highway right-of-way on Martin Street, Rome to Westonova LLC
• Transfer of $200,000 to capital projects fund for Cornell Cooperative Extension and Comprehensive Building Phase 5
• Intermunicipal agreement with Chenango County for waste acceptance at Oneida County wastewater treatment facility

The Oneida County Public Works Committee approved all ten docket items, including a consulting agreement for the Schafer Theater lighting upgrades at MVCC, a lease with the Gilmans, abandonment of a Martin Street right-of-way, amendments to March Associates agreements, a $200,000 capital project transfer, the Title VI Mobility Management Plan, an FTA 5311 amendment, an intermunicipal waste agreement with Chenango County, and an easement to Niagara Mohawk and Verizon. All items passed with 10-1 votes except the capital transfer, which passed 9-2, with Legislator Leone Jr. voting no on most items and Legislator Buck also voting no on the transfer. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March Associates contract for Schafer Theater lighting upgrades at MVCC (10-1)
• Approved lease agreement with Leo E. Gilman and Grant D. Gilman (10-1)
• Approved abandonment and transfer of Martin Street right-of-way to Westonova LLC (10-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to March Associates agreement (10-1)
• Approved Amendment No. 3 to March Associates agreement (10-1)
• Approved $200,000 transfer to capital projects fund for H-DPW 105 and H-DPW 071 (9-2)
• Approved Oneida County Title VI Mobility Management Plan (10-1)
• Approved intermunicipal waste acceptance agreement with Chenango County (10-1)

Public Safety

The Oneida County Public Safety Committee will vote on a template agreement for Special Patrol Officer services in 13 local school districts and BOCES. The agreement requires schools to reimburse the county $37.08 per hour for officer time, covering payroll and benefits. The committee will also approve a $12,515.60 state reimbursement claim for the Public Defender and a $16,743.00 supplemental appropriation for the District Attorney.

• Approval of Special Patrol Officer template agreement for 11 school districts and 2 BOCES at $37.08/hour
• Certification of $12,515.60 Section 606 expenses for the Public Defender
• Supplemental appropriation of $16,743.00 for the District Attorney
• Transfer of $15,100.00 to the Sheriff's inmate commissary account
• Approval of EMS Coordinator title addition to the county classification plan

Government Operations

The Oneida County Government Operations committee will vote on five specific dockets, including extending the 457 retirement plan agreement and signing an IT contract with the New York State Office of Information Technology Services. The meeting will also cover a printing services agreement with Madison-Oneida BOCES, tax assessment corrections, and a grant to the Humane Society of Rome. No dollar amounts are listed in the agenda text.

• Approval to extend administrative agreement with Nationwide Retirement Solutions for the 457 plan
• Approval of intergovernmental agreement with NY State Office of Information Technology Services
• Agreement for printing services with Madison-Oneida BOCES Educational Foundation, Inc.
• Approval of one refund and four corrections to erroneous tax assessments
• Approval of grant agreement with Humane Society of Rome, New York, Inc.

Airport Committee

The Oneida County Airport Committee is meeting to consider a docket item involving an amendment to a capital project for pavement management. The item proposes a transfer of $224,109.00 to a capital projects fund. The meeting will be held with videoconferencing options available to the public.

• Approval of amendment to capital project H-AIR 069.56102 – Pavement Management Phase II (Aviation)
• Transfer of $224,109.00 to fund 9900 9901.900-000 – Transfer to Other Fund Capital Projects Fund

The Oneida County Airport Committee approved an amendment to capital project H-AIR 069.56102 for pavement management phase II, including a transfer of $224,109.00 to the capital projects fund. The motion passed unanimously with 9 votes in favor and none against. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved amendment to capital project H-AIR 069.56102 and $224,109.00 transfer (9-0)

Acquisition and Contract

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition & Contract is meeting to approve a consent agenda containing nine contract actions. These include new agreements for law enforcement training, sports facility consulting, and sewer monitoring, as well as bid awards for infrastructure projects. The board will also approve change orders that adjust contract values for ongoing construction and maintenance work.

• Award $3,123,143.32 to Vector Construction Corporation for the replacement of the Oswego Road Bridge over Fish Creek in the Town of Vienna
• Approve Change Order No. 7 with Marcellus Construction Company, Inc., setting the final contract price at $49,983,755.00 for water pollution control work
• Award $406,000.00 to Beebe Construction Services, Inc. for the Oriskany DPW Trench Drain Replacement Project
• Approve a $214,435.00 agreement with the John F. Finn Institute for Public Safety, Inc. for domestic violence strategy coordination
• Approve a $3,043,350.94 three-year agreement with ADS Environmental Services for sanitary sewer flow monitoring

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition & Contract met on August 5, 2026, with all three members present, and unanimously approved all ten consent agenda items. Actions included awarding a $3,123,143.32 contract for the Oswego Road Bridge replacement, a $406,000 contract for the Oriskany DPW trench drain project, and several professional service agreements and change orders. All votes were 3-0.

• Awarded $3,123,143.32 bid to Vector Construction Corp. for Oswego Road Bridge replacement over Fish Creek (3-0)
• Awarded $406,000 bid to Beebe Construction Services for Oriskany DPW trench drain replacement (3-0)
• Approved $214,435 agreement with John F. Finn Institute for domestic violence reduction services (3-0)
• Approved $48,000 consulting agreement with Excelsior Sports Group for sports projects (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 7 reducing water pollution contract by $1,482,246.20 to $49,983,755.00 (3-0)
• Approved $3,043,350.94 sewer flow monitoring agreement with ADS Environmental Services (3-0)
• Approved $48,000 Change Order GC-03 for REA Wing Renovations, extending completion to Aug 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved $15,925 training agreement with Geiger Institute for law enforcement (3-0)

Acquisition and Contract

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition and Contract met on July 15, 2026, to approve a consent agenda item. The sole substantive action was the approval of a one-year agreement with the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley. No other agenda items were listed for discussion or decision.

• Approval of agreement 2026-3281 with YWCA of the Mohawk Valley for $32,990.50
• Contract covers non-residential services for victims of domestic violence and their children
• Agreement term runs from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition and Contract approved an agreement with YWCA of the Mohawk Valley for non-residential domestic violence services, not to exceed $32,990.50, for the period January 1 through December 31, 2026. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the vote.

• Approved $32,990.50 agreement with YWCA of the Mohawk Valley for domestic violence services (3-0)

Board of Legislators

The Oneida County Board of Legislators will hold a public hearing on the Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) budget and vote on a proposed local law to prohibit the sale of kratom in the county. The board will also consider a resolution to appoint Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works, along with numerous resolutions involving grants, contracts, appropriations, and agreements across multiple departments.

• Public hearing on MVCC Budget
• Local Law Intro. B of 2026 prohibiting the sale of kratom in Oneida County
• Approval of 2026-2027 MVCC operating budget
• Appointment of Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works
• Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for VFW economic assistance

The Oneida County Board of Legislators approved the 2026-2027 Mohawk Valley Community College operating budget and appointed Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works. The board also approved numerous resolutions including grant agreements, appropriations, and contracts across multiple departments. A local law prohibiting the sale of kratom was introduced for consideration.

• Approved 2026-2027 MVCC operating budget
• Appointed Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works
• Approved $250,000 supplemental appropriation for VFW economic assistance
• Approved $650,000 supplemental appropriation for District Attorney accounts
• Approved $72,768 for animal transport and $177,232 for computer software in Emergency Services
• Approved $19,880 supplemental appropriation for STRIVE grant (District Attorney)
• Approved $35,974 supplemental appropriation for grant-funded expenditures (District Attorney)
• Introduced local law prohibiting kratom sales in Oneida County

Ways and Means

The Oneida County Ways & Means Committee will vote on the 2026-2027 Mohawk Valley Community College operating budget and approve numerous service agreements with engineering firms. The agenda includes supplemental appropriations for the District Attorney, Emergency Services, and VFW planning, as well as grant applications for water infrastructure and cybersecurity. The meeting will also address the appointment of a new Public Works Commissioner and the approval of bids from a May 2026 property auction.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Mohawk Valley Community College operating budget
• Supplemental appropriation of $650,000 to various District Attorney accounts
• Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for VFW planning
• Approval of consultant and engineering service agreements with Delta Engineers and March Associates
• Authorization to apply for WIIA and WQIP grants for water pollution control projects

Economic Development

The Oneida County Economic Development & Tourism Committee is meeting to consider two dockets: a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 for economic assistance to the VFW (Planning), and a resolution supporting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway nomination and corridor management plan. The meeting will be held with videoconferencing under Local Law Number 1 of 2024.

• Supplemental appropriation of $250,000.00 to account 8020 6410.498-210 – Economic Assistance - VFW (Planning)
• Resolution in support of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway nomination and corridor management plan

The Oneida County Economic Development & Tourism committee approved a $250,000 supplemental appropriation for economic assistance to the VFW (Planning) by a 7-3 vote. It also approved a resolution supporting the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway nomination and corridor management plan, after a motion to table it failed 5-5. The committee approved the 2026-2027 Mohawk Valley Community College operating budget by a 7-3 vote. The meeting adjourned with a 7-3 vote.

• Approved $250,000 supplemental appropriation for VFW economic assistance (7-3)
• Approved resolution supporting Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway nomination (6-4)
• Motion to table the byway resolution failed (5-5)
• Approved 2026-2027 MVCC operating budget (7-3)

Public Works

The Oneida County Public Works committee will vote on the appointment of Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works. The agenda includes approvals for several lease agreements and engineering service contracts, as well as authorizations to apply for state grants for water infrastructure and cybersecurity.

• Appointment of Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works (Docket 2026-3491)
• Approval of lease agreement with Centro of Oneida, Inc. (Docket 2026-3099)
• Approval of lease renewal with Rome Baseball Association, Inc. (Docket 2026-2959)
• Approval of engineering and consultant services agreements with Delta Engineers and Barton & Loguidice (Dockets 2026-2973, 2026-2756, 2026-2876, 2026-2879)
• Authorization to apply for SECURE, WIIA, and WQIP grants for water pollution control projects (Dockets 2026-3003, 2026-3258, 2026-3257)

The Oneida County Public Works Committee approved all 12 docket items unanimously, except one 10-1 vote. Actions included lease agreements, consultant and engineering contracts, grant applications, and the appointment of Jeffrey D. Quackenbush as Commissioner of Public Works.

• Approved lease agreement with Centro of Oneida, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved lease renewal with Rome Baseball Association, Inc. (11-0)
• Approved Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. (11-0)
• Approved consultant services agreement with Delta Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, & Landscape Architects, D.P.C. (11-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 002 with March Associates, Architects and Planners, P.C. (10-1, Buck dissenting)
• Approved engineering services agreement with Delta Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, & Landscape Architects, D.P.C. (11-0)
• Approved consultant services agreement with Delta Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, & Landscape Architects, D.P.C. (11-0)
• Approved agreement with March Associates for MVCC campus master plan design (11-0)

Public Safety

Health and Human Services

The Oneida County Health & Human Services committee is meeting to consider three docket items, all approvals of agreements involving county departments. The meeting will be held with videoconferencing available per Local Law Number 1 of 2024, and the public can view or participate remotely.

• Approval of agreement between DFCS and Townsquare Media of Utica/Rome, Inc. (docket 2026-2851)
• Approval of purchase of services agreement between DFCS and Rome Alliance for Education, Ltd. (docket 2026-2893)
• Approval of agreement between Department of Mental Health and Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc., dba Upstate Caring Partners (docket 2026-3112)

The Oneida County Health & Human Services Committee met on July 7, 2026, and unanimously approved three agreements: a contract with Townsquare Media of Utica/Rome for the Department of Family and Community Services, a purchase of services agreement with Rome Alliance for Education, and an agreement with Upstate Cerebral Palsy (dba Upstate Caring Partners) for the Department of Mental Health. All motions passed 9-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agreement with Townsquare Media of Utica/Rome for DFCS (9-0)
• Approved purchase of services agreement with Rome Alliance for Education (9-0)
• Approved agreement with Upstate Cerebral Palsy for Mental Health (9-0)

Airport

The Oneida County Airport Committee is meeting to consider two dockets: a $2,000 transfer for aviation training and approval/ratification of grant agreements with the FAA and NYS DOT. The meeting will be held with videoconferencing under Local Law 1 of 2024.

• Transfer of $2,000 to training and special schools (aviation)
• Approval and ratification of FAA and NYS DOT grant agreements
• Advance approval, approval, or ratification of future FAA and NYS DOT grant agreements

The Oneida County Airport Committee approved two items: a $2,000 transfer to the aviation training and special schools budget, and the approval/ratification of grant agreements with the FAA and New York State DOT. Both motions passed 7-2, with Legislators Boucher and Washburn voting no. The meeting was adjourned after the votes.

• Approved $2,000 transfer to training & special schools (aviation) (7-2)
• Approved and ratified FAA and NYS DOT grant agreements (7-2)

Government OPerations

The Oneida County Government Operations committee approved three resolutions, all by an 8-2 vote. The first authorized a standardization to Thomson Reuters Enterprise Centre GmbH/West Publishing Corporation for employee legal research and related services. The second approved three refunds and one correction to erroneous tax assessments. The third approved bids from the May 23, 2026 property auction. The meeting adjourned with the same 8-2 vote.

• Approved Thomson Reuters legal research contract (8-2)
• Approved three tax refunds and one correction (8-2)
• Approved property auction bids from May 23, 2026 (8-2)
• Adjourned meeting (8-2)

Acquisition and Contract

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition and Contract approved three agreements: a $20,384.40 contract with West Publishing for legal research software, a $50,000 professional services agreement with Colleen Fahy-Box for transition support, and tabled a $39,500 design services agreement with Delta Engineers for the 2025 Roadway Departure Grant. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved $20,384.40 agreement with West Publishing Corporation for one seat of West's Proflex (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 professional services agreement with Colleen Fahy-Box for transition support (3-0)
• Tabled $39,500 design services agreement with Delta Engineers for 2025 Roadway Departure Grant (3-0)

Acquisition and Contract

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition and Contract will meet on June 17, 2026, to consider a consent agenda of contract awards and approvals. Key items include awarding bids for bituminous concrete paving of various county highways, replacing culverts in Kirkland and Paris, and approving change orders and service agreements. All items are routine procurement and contract actions.

• Award paving bid to Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for $1,479,671.80
• Award paving bid to Dolomite Products Company Inc. d/b/a Ulster Paving Company for $833,391.80
• Award culvert replacement on Kellogg Street over Martin Brook, Town of Kirkland, to B.P. Excavation, LLC for $1,189,327.30
• Award culvert replacement on Holman City Road and Church Road over Tributary of Sauquoit Creek, Town of Paris, to W. Haver Excavating Co., Inc. for $813,957.50
• Approve change order increasing Putrelo Building Enterprises contract by $124,242.00 to $5,232,242.00

The Oneida County Board of Acquisition and Contract approved all consent agenda items unanimously (2-0), with County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. absent. Actions included awarding three paving contracts totaling $2.3M, two culvert replacement contracts totaling $2.0M, a roof repair contract, and approving several service agreements and change orders.

• Awarded $1,479,671.80 paving contract to Barrett Paving Materials Inc. (2-0)
• Awarded $833,391.80 paving contract to Dolomite Products Company Inc. d/b/a Ulster Paving Company (2-0)
• Awarded $1,189,327.30 culvert replacement contract to B.P. Excavation, LLC (2-0)
• Awarded $813,957.50 culvert replacement contract to W. Haver Excavating Co., Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $50,481.29 change order to Putrelo Building Enterprises contract (2-0)
• Approved $359,454.00 roof repair contract to Pulver Roofing Co., Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $69,190.00 consulting agreement with MARCH Associates (2-0)
• Approved $3,893.00 wildlife hazard management agreement with Loomacres, Inc. (2-0)

Board of Legislators

The Oneida County Board of Legislators will vote on a local law allowing the sale of county-owned real property in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park to the Chobani project without competitive bidding. The agenda also includes a settlement for a lawsuit, various budget transfers, and approvals for sheriff and public works contracts.

• Local Law 2026-3123 authorizes sale of county property in Griffiss Park to Chobani without competitive bidding
• Resolution 2026-2996 approves settlement for Ashley Rowen v. County of Oneida
• Resolution 2026-3073 transfers $354,478.00 for Griffiss Airfield Building 101 roof repair
• Resolution 2026-3048 sets Special Patrol Officer hourly rate at $33.50
• Resolution 2026-2749 amends contract with GHD Consulting Services for Barnes Avenue Pumping Station upgrades

Ways and Means

The Oneida County Ways & Means Committee will vote on a local law allowing the sale of county-owned land in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park to the Chobani project without competitive bidding. The agenda also includes budget transfers, a settlement with the County Attorney, and various intergovernmental agreements.

• Local Law 2026-3123 authorizes sale of county property in Griffiss Park subdistricts to Chobani without competitive bidding
• Approval of settlement in Ashley Rowen v. County of Oneida (Docket 2026-2996)
• Budget transfer of $354,478.00 for Griffiss Airfield Building 101 roof repair (Docket 2026-3073)
• Supplemental appropriation of $95,000.00 for Public Health equipment and expenses (Docket 2026-3090)
• Approval of $33.50 hourly rate for Special Patrol Officer positions (Docket 2026-3023)

Public Safety

Public Works

The Oneida County Public Works committee is meeting to review five dockets involving contract approvals and amendments. The agenda includes updates to water infrastructure, snowplowing agreements with municipalities, and transportation contracts with the state. No specific dollar amounts are listed in the provided text.

• Approval of Work Order #36 Amendment 1 for Barnes Avenue Pumping Station upgrades with GHD Consulting Services Inc.
• Approval of a master template agreement for snowplowing between Oneida County and various municipalities
• Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with the New York State Department of Transportation
• Approval of Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with March Associates, Architects and Planners, P.C.
• Approval of a second Amendment No. 1 to an agreement with March Associates, Architects and Planners, P.C.

Health and Human Services

Airport

Economic Development

Government Operations

The Oneida County Government Operations committee will meet to consider two finance-related dockets: approval of mortgage tax receipts and distribution for March 2026, and approval of a memorandum of understanding with the Town of Whitestown. The meeting is open to the public in person or via videoconference.

• Approval of mortgage tax receipts and distribution for period ending March 2026
• Approval of memorandum of understanding between Oneida County and Town of Whitestown