Legislative Board Meeting - April 2026

The Lewis County Legislative Board meeting held on April 8, 2026, included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key highlights included a public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Micro Enterprise Program, which awarded grants totaling $195,000 to various small businesses to support equipment and operational costs. The board authorized renewal agreements for annual insurance policies totaling $315,411.78 with Eastern Shore Insurance Agency. Additionally, the board approved a professional services agreement with Creighton Manning Engineering and Surveying PLLC for rail trail master plan and design services, terminating a prior agreement with Alta due to cost and staffing concerns. Other procurement actions included awarding bids for hot asphalt mix and highway road project materials, as well as authorizing an interdepartmental agreement for grant writing and administration services between the Lewis County Health System and the Planning and Community Development Department. The meeting also featured motions approving travel funded by grants for public health specialists and service coordinators. Several resolutions related to budget claims and compensation plan amendments were passed, with some legislators recusing themselves due to conflicts of interest. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing county infrastructure projects, grant-funded programs, and insurance renewals, reflecting active procurement and contracting activity.