Chemung County public meetings in 2025
28 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislative Board will vote on the 2026 county budget, including separate budgets for the County Sewer Districts. It will also consider numerous resolutions authorizing contracts, service agreements, and fee schedules for various departments. Additional items include tax roll actions, bid awards, and a public hearing on airline fees for the Elmira Corning Regional Airport.
- Resolution adopting and referring the 2026 Chemung County Budget to the County Executive
- Resolution adopting and referring the 2026 Chemung County Sewer District No. 1 and Elmira Sewer District Budgets
- Resolution authorizing payment of tax refunds up to $2,500 without prior audit
- Resolution awarding bid to Casella Waste Management for refuse and recyclable material collection
- Resolution authorizing agreement with New York State Department of Transportation for the Chemung Canal Connector Trail Project (PIN 6755.92, Contract D041793)
Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Chemung County Budgets
The Chemung County body is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed budgets for 2026. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Public hearing on proposed 2026 Chemung County Budgets
Legislative Standing Budget Committee
The Budget Committee is meeting to adopt and refer the 2026 Chemung County and Sewer District budgets to the County Executive. The body will also consider resolutions regarding tax levies, appropriations for 2026, and the use of the Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund.
- Adoption and referral of the 2026 Chemung County Budget
- Adoption and referral of 2026 Chemung County Sewer District No. 1 and Elmira Sewer District Budgets
- Resolution to authorize tax refunds up to $2,500 without prior audit
- Renewal of tax collection inter-municipal agreement with the Town of Baldwin
- Use of the Chemung County Contingency and Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund for the 2026 budget
Legislative Standing Committees
Multiple legislative standing committees are meeting to vote on various service contracts, grant applications, and personnel appointments. Key discussions include airport charges, public health fees, and a resolution opposing NYSDOT's plan for State Route 14.
- Proposed 2026 Signatory and non-Signatory Airline Rates and Charges for Elmira Corning Regional Airport
- Resolution opposing NYSDOT's proposal to reduce the 'Miracle Mile' of State Route 14 from four lanes to two
- Local Law No. 3 for 2025 to increase salaries for elected and certain appointed officials
- Bid award to Casella Waste Management for refuse and recyclable material collection
- Agreement with Dominion Voting Systems, Inc. for the Board of Elections
Budget Workshop #1 & Legislative Full Board
The Legislative Board will consider a public hearing on the tentative 2026 County budget, capital program, and the budgets of Sewer District No. 1 and the Elmira Sewer District. It will also vote on multiple resolutions extending or authorizing agreements for the airport, health services, sewer district projects, and other county departments. Additional items include adding Modern Bank N.A. to the list of authorized financial institutions and approving several change orders for the Wastewater Treatment Consolidation Project.
- Resolution calling for a public hearing on the 2026 tentative Chemung County budget and sewer district budgets
- Resolution extending agreement with Seneca Mineral Company for potassium acetate deicing fluid at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
- Resolution authorizing agreements for translation services for the Chemung County Probation Department
- Resolution approving Change Order No. 4A-004 with Jett Industries for the Wastewater Treatment Consolidation Project
- Resolution authorizing addition of Modern Bank N.A. to the authorized financial institutions list
Legislative Standing Highway Committee
The Chemung County Legislative Standing Highway Committee will consider resolutions to authorize purchase agreements with Cargill, Inc. and Precision Trenchless, LLC on behalf of the Department of Public Works. The committee will also discuss renewing materials and services agreements.
- Resolution authorizing purchase agreement with Cargill, Inc.
- Resolution authorizing purchase agreement with Precision Trenchless, LLC
- Resolution renewing materials and services agreements
Legislative Standing Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will review the 2026 Tentative Chemung County Budget, Capital Program, and sewer district budgets. The body is also proposing a public hearing regarding the 2026 budget.
- Review of 2026 Tentative Chemung County Budget and Capital Program
- Review of budgets for Chemung County Sewer District No. 1 and Chemung County Elmira Sewer District
- Proposed public hearing on the 2026 Tentative Budget
- Addition of Modern Bank, N.A. to the authorized Financial Institutions and Dealers list
- Approval of Community Development Funds applications and disbursement
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislative Board will consider a series of resolutions, including property surplus designations, extensions of existing service agreements, and new contracts. It will vote on awarding bids for the 150 Lake Street Four‑Story Chiller Project and on transferring two County‑owned parcels to the Chemung County Historical Society. Additional items include updates to health‑insurance rates and staffing plans for county departments.
- Resolution declaring various County‑owned property as surplus
- Resolution extending agreement with United Fire Equipment, Inc. for the Department of Buildings and Grounds
- Resolution awarding bids for the 150 Lake Street Four‑Story Chiller Project (RFB-2799)
- Resolution authorizing transfer of real estate parcels SBL# 89.19-7-27 and SBL# 89.19-7-26 to the Chemung County Historical Society
- Resolution establishing new health‑insurance rates effective January 1 2026 for County employees and retirees
Special meeting of the Highway Committee
The Chemung County Highway Committee will meet to discuss a resolution that amends a previous agreement with the City of Elmira. The proposed action would clarify that inter-municipal agreements authorized by the previous resolution cannot be terminated without express legislative consent.
- Amendment to Resolution 15-114 regarding City of Elmira inter-municipal agreements
- Clarification on termination rights for inter-municipal agreements
Legislative Standing Committees
Chemung County committees will meet to extend agreements with vendors for airport deicers, construction projects, and technology services. The Personnel Committee will also set new health insurance rates for county employees.
- Extend agreement with Pelican Chemicals for airport runway deicers
- Award bid for 150 Lake Street Four-Story Chiller Project
- Authorize agreement with Finn Academy for Sheriff's Office services
- Authorize purchase of 10-wheel plow truck for Highway Department
- Approve transfer of County-owned real estate to Historical Society
Legislative Full Board
The Legislative Full Board will vote on various infrastructure projects, including bridge replacements and airport security studies. The meeting also covers personnel appointments, grant applications for the Sheriff's Office and Public Advocate, and several purchase agreements for county departments.
- CR54 over Jackson Creek Bridge Replacement agreement with LaBella Associates, D.P.C.
- Security and CCTV Systems Replacement Study for Elmira Corning Regional Airport via McFarland-Johnson, Inc.
- Purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Express Passenger Van for the Sheriff's Office
- Creation of part-time Mitigation Specialist and Special Investigator positions for the Public Advocate
- Agreement with Firefly Reservations and Basys for Park Station Campground
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Budget Committee will consider several resolutions. One resolution authorizes transfers and appropriations on behalf of the County Executive. Another resolution adds Customers Bank to the authorized Financial Institutions and Dealers list in Appendix “B” of the Chemung County Investment Policy. A third resolution approves certain applications for and disbursement of Community Development Funds from the Legislature.
- Resolution authorizing transfers and appropriations on behalf of the County Executive
- Resolution authorizing the addition of Customers Bank to the authorized Financial Institutions and Dealers list (Appendix “B” of the Investment Policy)
- Resolution approving certain applications for and disbursement of Community Development Funds (Legislature)
- Presentation by Emily Marino, Deputy Director, New Energy New York
- Presentation by Kari Bayait, Marketing Communications Manager, New Energy New York (NENY) Outreach
Public hearing relative to the submission of a Community Development Block Grant application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal
The Chemung County Board will hold a public hearing to consider the submission of a Community Development Block Grant application to the New York State Office of Community Renewal. The hearing provides an opportunity for public comment on the proposed grant request. No other agenda items are listed.
- Public hearing on Community Development Block Grant application to NY State Office of Community Renewal
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislature will consider authorizing agreements for airport roof replacements, health department lead safety training, and public works bridge projects. The body will also approve several grant applications for planning and infrastructure.
- Elmira Corning Regional Airport roof replacement agreements
- Chemung County Health Department EPA lead safety training
- Public Works bridge replacement projects (Dry Brook Rd., Benjamin Rd.)
- Chemung Canal Connector Trail Phase 1A grant application
- Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant application
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Legislative Budget Committee will meet to authorize financial transfers and approve agreements with EFPR Group for a mandated audit of the Department of Public Works. The committee will also review applications for Community Development Funds.
- Authorize transfers and appropriations
- Authorize agreement with EFPR Group, CPAs, PLLC
- Approve Community Development Fund applications
- Presentation by Food Bank of the Southern Tier
Legislative Full Board
The Legislative Full Board will review resolutions regarding the disposal of county-owned property and the disbursement of Community Development Funds. The body is also considering several service agreements for public works, sewer districts, and social services.
- Resolution 25-302 declaring various County-owned property as surplus
- Resolution 25-303 approving applications for and disbursement of Community Development Funds
- Resolution 25-306 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Barton & Loguidice for CR51 over Latta Brook Bridge
- Resolution 25-312 awarding bid to Hale Contracting for partial roof replacement at 150 Lake St.
- Resolution 25-314 awarding bid to Amstar of Western NY for Barnes Hill Road Bridge painting
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Legislative Budget Committee will meet to authorize budget transfers, approve the sale of county-owned properties, and authorize agreements for tax system administration and debt management.
- Resolution authorizing transfers and appropriations by the County Executive
- Resolution authorizing sale of County-owned properties from May 30, 2025 auction
- Resolution authorizing agreement with GST BOCES for tax bill printing and system administration
- Resolution authorizing purchase agreement with DebtBook for debt management
- Resolution approving Community Development Fund applications and disbursements
Legislative Standing Committees
Multiple legislative standing committees are meeting to consider resolutions regarding county contracts and funding. Key items include infrastructure repairs, equipment purchases, and a grant application for probation services.
- Bid award to Hale Contracting for partial roof replacement at 150 Lake St.
- Bid award to Amstar of Western NY for Barnes Hill Road Bridge painting
- Funding application for the Alternatives to Incarceration Program for the Probation Department
- Purchase agreements for a Tomcat Floor Scrubber and sewer system equipment
- Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Barton & Loguidice, D.P.C. for CR51 over Latta Brook
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislative Full Board will meet to vote on several contracts, personnel appointments, and budget appropriations. Key items include a proposed sewer district extension and multiple construction bids for airport and road infrastructure.
- Establishment of the Fairway-Phoenix Service Area Extension to the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District
- Bid award to The L.C. Whitford Co., Inc. for the replacement of Latta Brook Road (CR 51) Bridge
- Bid awards to CFE Inc. and Kimble, Inc. for roof replacements at Elmira Corning Regional Airport
- Local Law No. 2 for 2025 regarding appropriations and contracts for non-profit organizations
- Creation of three full-time positions: Employee Benefits Liaison, Human Resource Recruiter, and Principal Account Clerk
Public Hearing relative to 2024 Annual Review Period for Inclusion of Real Property in Existing Chemung County Agricultural Districts
The Chemung County Board will hold a public hearing to consider adding real property to existing county agricultural districts as part of the 2024 annual review period. No resolutions or votes are listed; the meeting is for discussion and public input. The hearing follows Resolution No. 08-100.
- Public hearing on inclusion of real property in existing Chemung County Agricultural Districts
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Legislative Budget Committee will meet to authorize transfers and appropriations by the County Executive, apportion mortgage tax to various tax districts, and approve an agreement with Corning Abstract and Closing Services.
- Resolution authorizing transfers and appropriations by the County Executive
- Resolution authorizing apportionment of mortgage tax to various tax districts
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Corning Abstract and Closing Services
- Resolution approving applications for Community Development Funds
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislature will consider authorizing bonds for sewer district improvements, amending staffing plans for health and social services departments, and approving numerous contracts and grant applications for county departments.
- Authorizing $280,000 bonds for Elmira Sewer District improvements
- Authorizing $295,000 bonds for Chemung County Sewer District No. 4 improvements
- Amending staffing plans for Health and Social Services departments
- Approving Change Orders for the Regional WWTP Consolidation Project
- Calling public hearing on 2024 Annual Open Enrollment for agricultural districts
Public Hearing regarding the proposed establishment of an extension of the boundaries of the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District to be known as the Fairway-Phoenix Service Area Extension
Chemung County will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed establishment of a boundary extension for the Elmira Sewer District. This extension is identified as the Fairway-Phoenix Service Area Extension.
- Public hearing on the Fairway-Phoenix Service Area Extension of the Chemung County Elmira Sewer District
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Budget Committee will consider several resolutions. These include authorizing the County Executive to make transfers and appropriations, and permitting the Treasurer to sell County‑owned property to former owners. The committee will also vote on bond authorizations of $280,000 and $295,000 to fund facility upgrades for the Elmira Sewer District and Sewer District No 4. Finally, it will approve applications for the Community Development Funds.
- Resolution authorizing transfers and appropriations by the County Executive
- Resolution authorizing the Treasurer to sell County‑owned property to former owners
- Resolution approving $280,000 Elmira Sewer District facility upgrade and authorizing $280,000 bonds
- Resolution approving $295,000 Sewer District No 4 facility upgrade and authorizing $295,000 bonds
- Resolution approving applications for disbursement of Community Development Funds
Legislative Standing Committees
The Chemung County committees will consider a range of contracts, grant acceptances, and policy updates. Key actions include extending vendor agreements, awarding construction contracts, and confirming appointments across departments. Residents will also see a fee increase for certified and genealogy documents in the Vital Records Program.
- Resolution approving an increase in fees for certified and genealogy documents (Health and Human Services Committee)
- Resolution awarding bid to Dalrymple Gravel & Contracting for hot mix asphalt projects (Highway Committee)
- Resolution extending short‑term agreement with Veoci, Inc. for the Elmira Corning Regional Airport (Aviation Committee)
- Resolution declaring certain County‑owned property as surplus (Buildings and Grounds Committee)
- Resolution accepting 2023‑2024 Aid to Prosecution Grant for illegal fentanyl prosecution (Corrections and Law Enforcement Committee)
Legislative Full Board
The Chemung County Legislative Full Board will hold its regular meeting, including pledge of allegiance, roll call, and public comments. It will consider numerous resolutions authorizing agreements, grants, and purchases, as well as a public hearing on extending the Elmira Sewer District to include the Fairway‑Phoenix Service Area. Additional items include a vote to continue an extra 1% sales tax and to adopt fee amendments for the Parks and Recreation Department.
- Resolution calling for public hearing on extending Elmira Sewer District boundaries to include Fairway‑Phoenix Service Area
- Resolution authorizing continuation of the additional 1% sales tax for Chemung County (A06485 and S03499)
- Resolution authorizing purchase agreement with Metro Ford Sales Inc. for a 2025 Ford Interceptor Police Utility AWD for the Sheriff's Office
- Resolution awarding bid to Veoci, Inc. for turnkey airfield inspection management & maintenance for Elmira Corning Regional Airport (RFP-2723)
- Resolution authorizing agreement with LaBella Associates for HVAC system air‑cooled chiller installation (Phase 1) at 150 Lake Street
Legislative Budget Committee
The Chemung County Budget Committee will consider several resolutions regarding county appropriations and tax allocations. The meeting includes a request to continue the additional one percent sales tax.
- Resolution requesting continuation of the additional one percent sales tax (A06485 and S03499)
- Resolution authorizing allocation of 2024 Room Tax collection
- Resolution renewing purchase agreement with ClearGov Inc. for Department of Information Technology
- Resolution authorizing transfers and appropriations by the County Executive
Public Hearing on the proposed increase and improvement of facilities on behalf of Sewer District No. 1 and the Elmira Sewer District
The Chemung County Board will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed increase and improvements of facilities for Sewer District No. 1 and the Elmira Sewer District. The agenda also includes roll call of legislators, presentation of resolutions, motions and notices, and adjournment. No decisions are recorded; the hearing is for public input on the proposals.
- Public hearing on proposed increase and improvements of facilities for Sewer District No. 1 and Elmira Sewer District
- Roll call of legislators
- Presentation of resolutions, motions and notices
- Adjournment