Berkeley County Commission Meeting 6/18/2026

The Berkeley County Commission meeting held on June 18, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement activities involved a bid opening for a 2027 full-size SUV police interceptor, with bids received from Hagerstown Ford ($58,352), Whitesides ($59,000), and Keystone Ford ($45,800). The commission also reviewed internal budget revisions reallocating funds among audit costs, professional services, advertising, travel, training, and materials and supplies across various departments including law enforcement and animal control. Additionally, the commission discussed impact fee capital improvement plans, highlighting increased allocations for school projects and parks and recreation, though no fee structure changes were made. A proposal to increase property and casualty insurance coverage from $2 million to $4 million was approved, with an $83,707 premium increase. The commission approved an amendment to the ATV ordinance to include two-wheeled off-road vehicles and helmet requirements. Staffing needs for voter registration were addressed, with a motion to allow up to $15,000 in contingency funding to support hiring a full-time employee through December 2026. A motion was also passed to move forward with securing the South Berkeley Fire Station as a new early voting location, pending agreement finalization. Overall, the meeting focused on budget adjustments, contract bids, insurance coverage enhancements, and policy updates affecting county operations and procurement.