Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oneida County, New York public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in water utilities with high priority
Oneida–Chenango County wastewater leachate agreement
Because Norwich's wastewater plant is under construction, Chenango County will haul leachate to the Oneida County facility for up to five years. Local sewer-use rules required board authorization for out-of-county waste.
Next-generation 911 system upgrade
A $689,655 state grant plus a $177,232 maintenance appropriation will replace the aging copper 911 network with IP-based technology and strengthen the backup dispatch center link.