Columbia County public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a bid for the Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project. An executive session for collective bargaining was held, but no action was taken during that session.
- Awarded $2,744,096.10 bid to Goodman Mehlenbacher Enterprises, Inc. for Vernon Smith Bridge Replacement Project (Unanimous)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved a quarry site use agreement for the Jackson Grade Quarry. The award for the Vernon Smith Bridge Project was tabled, and no action was taken regarding the Transit Development Plan.
- Approved Rock Royalty Payment and Quarry Site Use Agreement between Walter Riley and Columbia County for the Jackson Grade Quarry (unanimous)
- Tabled recommendation for the award of Vernon Smith Bridge Project bids
- Approved meeting minutes from August 21, 25, and 28, 2023 (unanimous)
- Granted permission for Tim Quade to distribute church flyers at the Columbia County Fair
Board of Commissioners
The Board scheduled a public hearing for September 18, 2023, regarding a proposed cable system franchise agreement from Spectrum Pacific West, LLC. The Board also discussed the future advertisement of an RFP for an ADA transition plan consultant. No action was taken on board appointment procedures.
- Scheduled public hearing for Spectrum Pacific West, LLC franchise agreement for Sept 18, 2023
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting consisting of an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies. No action was taken during the meeting.