Washington County Finance Committee to consider $379,862 snow-and-ice amendment and $175,000 opioid-settlement social worker contract

The Washington County Finance Committee is scheduled to meet July 9, 2026, in Room B214 at the County Office Building in Fort Edward to consider routine departmental reports and multiple budget amendments, according to a memo from the Clerk of the Board. Chair Brian R. Campbell scheduled the meeting to follow the Personnel Committee meeting that is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. The public may view the meeting via the county YouTube channel provided in the notice.

The agenda lists a Department of Public Works budget amendment that would add $379,862 to the Snow & Ice account. The memo provides the dollar amount but does not include supporting documents or a staff memo explaining the funding source or why the increase is needed; the item will be discussed and acted on by the committee at the meeting.

Also on the agenda is a proposed contract for a social worker in the Sheriff's Office to be funded through an opioid settlement grant, listed as $175,000. The agenda identifies the funding source as an opioid settlement grant but does not specify contract duration, hiring timeline, or whether the position is new or a reclassification.

The Department of Social Services is listed to request a budget amendment for 'AI/EVA Software.' The memo does not specify the cost, vendor, or the intended use; the committee packet or the presenter is expected to provide those details at the meeting.

Under department reports, the Treasurer will deliver routine monthly reports and the County Administrator will present information on 2027 workers' compensation assessments. Those presentations may inform budgeting decisions but the memo does not include the assessment figures.

The agenda includes a personnel item to amend the Title by Grade schedule, changing the job title from 'Highway Worker I (seasonal)' to 'Highway Worker (summer seasonal),' noted as pending Personnel Committee approval. The committee will also consider a 'Standard Work Day & Reporting' resolution; the notice does not include the text of the resolution.

The agenda closes with 'Other Business' and adjournment. The clerk's notice lists committee membership and provides contact and venue details but does not include background materials, staff memos, or packet pages in the public memo; attendees and members who want advance details may need to consult the county clerk's office or meeting packet when it is released.

The meeting notice was issued by the Clerk of the Board, Debra R. Prehoda; the committee roster and municipal affiliations for supervisors are included in the memo.