September 22, 2026 - Lewis County BOCC Meeting

The Lewis County Board of Commissioners held a business meeting on September 22, 2026, where they discussed several procurement and budget-related items. Key topics included the announcement of a public hearing for the fourth budget amendment of 2026, which involves a revenue increase of $1,673,372 and an expenditure increase of $2,488,720, including a $1.5 million emergency management grant and capital projects totaling approximately $418,000. The board approved resolutions related to urban growth area boundary adjustments and several consent and deliberation items. Notably, they approved a contract with Spectra Flooring for the Law and Justice Carpet project scheduled to begin on October 12th. Additionally, the board discussed a grant for debris removal related to the December 2025 flood event, with plans to begin removal activities pending permitting by the end of October. The meeting also included the appointment of a new public records officer and a public hearing on resolution 26-400, which passed with a 2-0 vote and one abstention. No final decisions were made regarding the jail roof project, as further information is awaited.