July 7, 2026 - Special Meeting

The Hardin County Special Meeting held on July 7, 2026, focused extensively on procurement and budgetary approvals related to various county projects and services. Key procurement actions included authorizing the purchasing agent to solicit bids for the Adler Ditch Channel Improvements Project, awarding a contract to Apex Alliance for drainage work under budget, and approving a contract with Traylor and Associates after a second solicitation yielded only one response. The court also approved multiple payment requests for ongoing projects funded by federal grants and local matches, including payments to ERS Incorporated and MK Constructors. Additionally, the meeting addressed contract renewals and new agreements such as an 18-month electronic health record system contract with CuriumED funded by grants, a 12-month waste management contract with Amerige Disposal, and the purchase of forensic software and jail lock system upgrades. The court also approved updates to purchasing policies to comply with federal grant procurement guidelines and mandated AI training for county officials and employees. Motions for all procurement-related items passed unanimously, reflecting active management of county capital improvement projects and operational contracts.