Lewisburg — The Lewisburg Town Council authorized the town administrator to enter a contract with consulting firm Hayes & Sawyer to complete phase 2 of the town’s water supply feasibility study, a scope described as the town’s water shortage response plan.

Staff recalled a December briefing from consultant Hayden Sawyer and said phase 2 will examine demand projections, current system capacity and alternatives such as off‑stream reservoir storage. The proposed contract is 'not to exceed $62,000,' staff said, and council confirmed there are budgeted funds for the work.

Council voted to authorize the administrator to proceed with the contract by motion and second; the meeting transcript records the approval by voice vote but does not list a roll‑call tally.

Staff said the phase‑2 work is intended to inform the town’s water shortage response planning and potential capital projects; the consultant will return findings and recommendations to council when the study is complete.