10-13-26 Commission Meeting

Franklin County, Missouri Commission meeting, October 13, 2026: The commission approved an amendment to a program services contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services involving CDC funds. The change moved budgeted expenses—such as vehicle maintenance, which was no longer an allowable expense—to personnel salaries and contract hours. Staff said the amendment did not change the total funding or required work and that expenses already incurred would not need to be repaid. The commission also approved the disposal of equipment deemed surplus to county needs; no dollar amounts, equipment details, or vendors were stated. Other actions included approval of a tax-sale matter involving property purchased by Kimberly Ko and appointment of Chad Pullman as Washington’s alternate representative to the Franklin County Transportation Committee.

The commission issued a proclamation recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard public comments opposing proposed data centers, with residents raising concerns about construction, roads, energy use, environmental impacts, and public input. Commissioners did not discuss the data center concerns, with counsel advising against responses because of potential litigation. No data-center contract, procurement, or related spending decision was identified in the meeting.