Full Board || April 8, 2026

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors held a full board meeting on April 8, 2026, which included a special session of the Public Works Committee. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of Resolution 171, authorizing the chairman to enter into a professional service agreement with Ryan BGS and Davis Engineering for structural engineering, design, and construction inspection services related to limited structural repairs of the Sy Falls bridge. Additionally, Resolution 173 was approved to hold a public hearing regarding the New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) microenterprise application. The board also discussed potential policy considerations around implementing a gas tax cap to share the financial burden among the county, towns, and residents, with no immediate vote taken. Other topics included reappointments to the Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board and discussions about rising electric bills and their impact on residents. No other direct procurement or contract awards were noted during the meeting.