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Board approves multiple contracts, bridge and grant resolutions; clerk lists votes at a glance
Summary
The Columbia County board and committees approved a series of contracts, bridge project agreements, audits and grant applications during the meeting; most items were passed by voice vote with “Aye.”
Columbia County board committees approved a slate of resolutions and agreements during the meeting, including transportation contract renewals, bridge project agreements with New York State, audits tied to state-funded projects, and applications for statewide infrastructure grants.
The actions were handled largely by voice vote. Several motions were moved, seconded and recorded as voice votes with the board answering “Aye.” No roll-call tallies were read into the record in the committee meeting transcript.
Votes at a glance (motion text summarized, outcome): - Award transportation contract to Johnston (lowest bidder for county transportation routes); approved by voice vote. - Extend/renew shopping shuttle contract (night and Sunday shuttle); approved by voice vote; contractor price increased from $12.75 to $13.25 per run (noted as roughly a 4% increase). - Authorize chairman to enter a one-year agreement with Columbia Tree Care for tree removal;…
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