Union County Board Meeting 10.09.2026

The Union County Board meeting, held October 9, 2026, included several spending and procurement actions. The board unanimously approved a $55,000 engineering services agreement with Hampton, Luminie and Renwick for design work on a replacement bridge on Alto Waterworks Road, positioning the county to pursue future grant funding. Members also approved the FY2026 budget amendment, which reallocates funds and reflects $170,000 in grants—$50,000 for courthouse technology and $120,000 for the camera system—and approved payment of bills. The board approved an insurance renewal option adding $13,452 to the premium to avoid a substantially higher wind-and-hail deductible; the annual premium was described as exceeding $500,000.

Public comments opposed the proposed Flock camera system on privacy and civil-rights grounds. The sheriff described its use in investigations, while a board member noted that state lawmakers may regulate the system; no camera contract decision was made. A Forest Service representative presented a shared-stewardship memorandum of understanding, describing it as a nonbinding framework with no transfer of authority or funds, and no board action was recorded. The board also discussed temporary weekend dispatch assistance for Pulaski County and related overtime, and tabled another item pending further review.