6/16/2026 Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting and Public Hearing

The Baker County Board of County Commissioners held a regular meeting and public hearing on June 16, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed. Key procurement actions included approval of a $17,003 purchase of a zero-turn riding mower for the recreation department within the $20,000 budget, and acceptance of financing terms for a vehicle purchase with First Federal at a 5.89% interest rate over five years. The board also approved a credit card processing contract designed to integrate with the new permitting system, allowing fees to be passed on to users and streamlining payment tracking. Additionally, updates were provided on FEMA-funded capital improvement projects, including a boat ramp mitigation project with Nordic, and ongoing renovations at various county facilities. The board discussed scheduling a workshop to address solid waste collection site hours and rules, and reviewed the status of an RFP for county auditing services with three proposals under evaluation. The meeting concluded with a motion to add two extra county holidays in July 2026 to celebrate Independence Day's 250th anniversary. No votes were taken on new contracts beyond those noted, but several budget allocations and project updates were highlighted.