2026-05-26 BOCC Meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on May 26, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of resolutions to surplus and sell county timber via sealed bid with a minimum bid set at $3,630, with proceeds credited to the county road fund. The board also approved master local agreements with the cities of PL and Vader for reimbursable maintenance work, and adopted an updated Equipment Rental and Revolving (ER&R) policy reflecting changes in vehicle surplus value payments. Additionally, the commissioners approved local agency agreements for highway safety improvement funds totaling $425,000 for 2025 safety projects. Public comments focused on community concerns about costly engineering and permitting requirements related to flood protection efforts. The meeting concluded with no decisions made in executive session and adjournment.