Votes at a glance: Lewis County committees approve contracts, transfers and leases

Lewis County committees approved a series of resolutions on contracts, budget transfers, leases and capital actions during their Oct. 21 meetings. Most items passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.

Key approvals

- HVAC maintenance contract (DMV/Board of Elections building): Committee authorized a renewal agreement with Trane Building Services for janitorial and HVAC maintenance for the DMV/Board of Elections building for Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2028 at the following amounts: 2026 — $13,320; 2027 — $14,023.20; 2028 — $14,768.59. Outcome: carried.

- Budget transfers: Approved a $50,000 transfer in the district attorney account lines for additional professional services and a $39,640 transfer in highway account lines for increased bridge material costs. Outcome: carried.

- Lease (donation of land use): Authorized a 99‑year lease agreement with Bonnie Hodkinson for use of a property identified by tax map number; the use is donated with no charge to the county. Outcome: carried.

- Land‑access leases for parking: Authorized the director of recreation, forestry and parks to enter land‑access lease agreements with landowners to establish parking lots for recreation users in Lewis County. Outcome: carried.

Human Services committee approvals

- Pivot/Oasis substance‑misuse prevention: Authorized a renewal agreement with the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Council of Jefferson County (DBA Pivot) to operate an OASIS…