Jackson County Board of County Commissioners - Regular Meeting - February 24, 2026 6:00 PM CST

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting on February 24, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a contract with Nolles and Randolph DA Attorneys at Law for county attorney services, with a retainer of $6,000 per month and hourly rates detailed. The board also approved a bid for security upgrades at the Supervisor of Elections office, accepting a $99,475 proposal that exceeded the initial budget by $25,514, with funds reallocated from the Property Appraiser's budget. Additionally, the board authorized a $25,000 task order with DHM for landscape design on Pen Avenue, funded by FDOT landscape dollars. Other procurement actions included approval of a liquor license, replacement radios for the sheriff's department funded by the local law automation fund at $18,474.10, and adoption of updated rental policies and fee schedules for county facilities. The board also approved a resolution to apply for FDOT funding under SCOP, SCRAP, and SIGP grant programs for road improvements. Public hearing was held for a telecommunications tower project, which was approved with a variance for landscaping requirements. The meeting included discussions on river navigation and dredging resolutions, as well as community commemorations and public records policy adoption. Motions related to these procurement and contracting matters were unanimously approved by the board.