Board Of County Commission Putnam County (FL) Meeting- 10-27-26

The Putnam County Board of County Commissioners meeting on October 27, 2026, included a Port Authority session and county business. The Port Authority voted to accept a $285,000 Florida rural infrastructure grant with no local match and authorized the chair to execute the budget resolution. Commissioners discussed the port’s growing workload, governance and management roles, and potential future staffing or grant-writing support, but made no hiring decision. Staff will track the port manager’s time for three to six months, and commissioners supported holding a future workshop to review port responsibilities, finances, and organizational structure. A motion also authorized the chair to sign future Port Authority documents. Commissioners referenced approximately $700,000 for new recreation fields in West Putnam, including a new fence; items F and G were approved, though the transcript does not clearly identify their exact funding breakdown. The meeting also included routine right-of-way and road actions and land-use matters, but no other clear contract awards or vendor selections were identified.

A resident raised allegations about payments and contractor performance under a state-funded housing program, including a claimed $53,000 advance and a disputed additional draw; these were public comments, not findings or board actions. The board also approved proclamations on domestic violence awareness and the One Book, One Putnam program. No procurement action was taken on the resident’s allegations during the meeting.