2026-07-07 BOCC Meeting / 250th Celebration

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on July 7, 2026, which included a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The meeting featured historical presentations and readings related to the Declaration of Independence and local Revolutionary War connections. From a procurement perspective, the board approved several resolutions related to county operations: a request for qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for Pacwood and Toledo airports, establishment of a casual extra-help position in the treasurer's office, a purchase order with Avdex for an audiovisual system upgrade not to exceed $51,664.89, a supplement to a geotechnical engineering services contract increasing funding by $150,000 to a total of $500,000, a contract for roofing services at the Lewis County Jail using a KCDA contract, and a memorandum of agreement totaling $135,423. Additionally, the board approved ordinances updating county code to add fire representation to the law and justice council and modifying urban growth area annexation plans. The meeting also included public testimony on annexation concerns and concluded with acknowledgments of county staff efforts in organizing the celebration event.