August 17, 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting

The Madison County Board of Supervisors held a meeting on August 17, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of a $278,569.55 low bid from AJ Construction for the Pear Orchard overlay project, with a transfer of $325,900 from the county state aid fund to support the project. The board also approved a budget amendment for the Megaite Fire District and authorized a change order for the Circuit Court building to address structural issues, utilizing $142,000 from the project contingency. Additionally, the board discussed and approved an interlocal agreement draft with the City of Canton for street paving, pending cost estimates from the county engineer. A significant tax assessment appeal was heard regarding Amazon data centers at the Mega Site, where the board ultimately affirmed a $292 million valuation per building despite Amazon's lower valuation estimate. The meeting included approval of employee handbook amendments reflecting new laws and policies, and authorization to transfer NG 911 funds to new bank accounts to comply with updated policies. The board also entered executive session to discuss land transactions and approved just compensation related to those matters.