5/19/2026 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

The Baker County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting and public hearing on May 19, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a pest control services contract awarded to McCall Service for $1,300 per month after a competitive bidding process. The board also approved a task order with North Florida Professional Services to write a FEMA SAFER grant application aimed at funding up to 12 new fire rescue positions, with the grant submission planned for early June. Additionally, the board discussed proposed changes to the hours of operation for county waste collection sites, with a decision to gather more public input before finalizing. Economic development updates highlighted ongoing site acquisitions and infrastructure grants, including a $3 million grant for East Enterprise. The board approved a grant application partnership with the regional council to improve the county's Community Rating System status for flood insurance benefits. The meeting also covered capital improvement projects such as the Sanderson Center renovations and community development permit software implementation. A proposed ordinance regulating mobile food vendors in unincorporated Baker County was discussed extensively, with public comments expressing concerns about overregulation; the board indicated consensus to delay further action on this ordinance. The board received updates on FEMA disaster recovery projects and audit progress, noting all audits are on track to meet deadlines.