Clay County Board of Commissioners Live Meeting 10/27/2026

Clay County Board of Commissioners meeting, October 27, 2026: Commissioners approved an update to the Social Services volunteer driver program policy, including the local transportation statement. Discussion noted a $25 stipend intended to help sustain the volunteer driver pool. The board also authorized Social Services to issue an RFP for $65,633 in 2027 Statewide Affordable Housing Aid and an RFP for $294,352 in 2027 Local Homeless Prevention Aid. Proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee, with recommended awards and contracts expected to return to the board in early 2027; no vendors or recipients were selected at this meeting.

The county engineer presented the proposed 2027–2031 capital improvement plan for discussion, with construction funding drawn from state aid, federal aid, county funds, and wheelage tax. The plan includes road and bridge projects, such as an estimated $7 million grading and paving project from Trunk Highway 336 to Sabin in 2028, as well as bridge replacements and federally funded work in later years. The plan was not approved in the transcript; staff planned further presentations and a public meeting later in November. Other discussion included election administration concerns, opposition to a proposed casino, water-district infrastructure and funding, and proposed solar setbacks; no related procurement awards were identified.