County Gov't || Public Works || June 17, 2026

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors held a Public Works meeting on June 17, 2026, where several procurement and contracting matters were discussed. Key topics included authorization to enter into a contract with DAR Associates for a 2029 reassessment in the town of Gallatin, with no payment due this year but planned for next year's budget. The board also reviewed capital improvement projects such as drainage and paving work on county roads, and facility upgrades including roof replacement and window repairs at a historic building, with a $400,000 state grant to be utilized by the end of June to avoid losing funds. Change orders for construction contracts totaling a few thousand dollars were approved. Additionally, the board discussed leasing county space to the Workforce Development Board for $1,600 per month, generating revenue replacement. The meeting also covered the potential adoption of AI phone answering services for the DMV to improve customer service and reduce staffing costs, with plans to coordinate with other departments for possible bundled procurement. Finally, updates on solid waste grant applications and infrastructure projects were provided. Several motions related to contract approvals, budget planning, and project authorizations were passed during the meeting.