County Govt || Public Works || August 19, 2026

The Columbia County Board of Supervisors held a Public Works meeting on August 19, 2026, focusing on various infrastructure and departmental updates. Key procurement-related discussions included awarding a bid for snow sand supplies, authorizing the creation and filling of seasonal labor positions in the highway department, and approving a $32,600 contract for replacing the boiler system at the Livingston DPW outpost. The board also approved extending a contract with Spartan Chemicals for cleaning supplies and authorized transferring a highway truck to the county jail for storm operations. Updates on ongoing capital projects such as bridge designs and road reclamation were provided, highlighting challenges with state DOT reviews and increased project costs. Additionally, the meeting covered facility moves, maintenance activities, and grant funding received from the FAA for airport terminal construction. Several motions related to budgeted labor positions and contract awards were passed unanimously, reflecting active management of county infrastructure and procurement activities.