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Columbia County commissioners approve contracts, including $104,800 Briar Creek road repairs
Summary
At their Feb. 5 meeting, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a package of consent‑agenda items including renewal of a MARC tourism MOU, selection of Larson Design for Briar Creek Dry Dam road repairs ($104,800), and hiring MCM Consulting for regional project management.
On Feb. 5, 2026, the Columbia County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts and memoranda of understanding related to county infrastructure and regional coordination.
Commissioner Brewer called the meeting to order and the board approved the renewal of the MARC/Columbia County Tourism‑Related Recreation Development Project Management memorandum of understanding. Bob Stout had outlined the MARC MOU and the projects slated for 2026 during the morning work session. The motion to approve the MARC MOU was made by Commissioner Karschner and seconded by Commissioner Kovach; the board voted to approve the MOU.
The commissioners also approved a technical and price proposal from Larson Design to perform design, bidding and construction services for Briar Creek Dry Dam road repairs for a total of $104,800. The proposal listed an estimated $24,800 budget for construction services. Commissioner Brewer moved the Larson Design approval and Commissioner Kovach seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Separately, the board approved contracting MCM Consulting Group for project management services representing the North Central Region (Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Mifflin, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga and Union) for 2026. Commissioner Karschner moved the selection; Commissioner Kovach seconded and the board approved the contract.
Also on the consent agenda the board voted to add a Bomb Threat Policy to the employee handbook and approved use of the Main Street Annex Building for clearing training by probation officers. Both items passed on unanimous motions.
The board did not set construction start dates in the public meeting; staff indicated design and bidding will proceed under the Larson Design contract and that construction timing will follow required procurement and permitting steps.
