SJC Board of Commissioners Meeting - Tuesday May 19th, 2026 6pm

The St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The board approved accounts payable and affirmed a township assistance denial after hearing an appeal. Key procurement actions included approval of change order number six with Reefor All Construction Company for the Cleveland and Beach Road roundabout project, which was completed under budget by about 10%. They also approved a change order for preventive maintenance on the Main Street bridge over the Toll Road, including safety enhancements. The board authorized advertising for bids on a small structure replacement project on Cedar Road, expected to take about 60 days once materials arrive. Additionally, the commissioners approved submitting a $500,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application to address traffic safety at multiple intersections, with a local match of $100,000. IT-related procurement approvals included a trial agreement with Nominet Networks for an IP intrusion alerting security program, renewal of Cubit Networks licenses for network switches, and a purchase agreement with Patch My PC for software packaging and installation across county computers. The meeting also discussed the impact of a fuel tax suspension on county operations and projects, noting potential budget constraints for future federal aid projects. Motions to approve all procurement items passed unanimously.