Elisa C. Gillis

The board approved a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program agreement to update the county's mitigation plan. Authorization was granted to surplus a list of county-owned vehicles for auction on GovDeals. Bids were approved for the 2026 Local Road Assistance Resurfacing Improvements project, including a change order to include additional roadwork. The board heard the first readings of several rezoning requests, including a warehouse light industrial request and two requests for residential mixed zoning. Additionally, a member of the public provided comments regarding the maintenance of a courthouse monument and requested the withdrawal of a donation previously offered for county welcome signs.

The meeting included the approval to surplus two county vehicles, the selection of a high-interest bid for a Certificate of Deposit with Colony Bank, and the approval of a low bid for a new 4-H vehicle purchase. The board passed a one-year moratorium on high-intensity energy demand facilities and authorized the Chairman to execute a TIA Agreement for various road resurfacing projects. Additionally, the commission approved an engineering services contract for local road assistance, a change order for road resurfacing, and an alcohol license. The board also held public hearings regarding rezoning applications, denying a request for warehouse light industrial zoning and approving a commercial rezoning request for a fitness facility.

The board reviewed and evaluated bids for the construction of the new E-911 Center. Three bids were considered, and the commissioners unanimously approved the selection of the lowest bidder, Charles E. Lewis Construction Co., Inc., for the project at a total cost of $3,995,303.00.

The board approved FY 2026 budget amendments for employee retention bonuses and fire truck procurement. Key actions included approving the low bid for a new fire department brush truck, authorizing the surplus of road department equipment, and selecting a contractor for paving Hickory Lane. Additionally, the board approved an architectural services agreement for the E-911 and Emergency Operations Center, a change order for the Sports Complex soccer fields, and a rezoning request for commercial development. Several public hearings were conducted regarding subdivision applications and rezoning requests, with road dedications for county maintenance also authorized.

The meeting agenda includes a review of the budget, supervisor updates, public comments, and an opportunity for questions and comments from the Board members.