Board of Commissioners scheduled meeting August 4, 2026 5:30PM

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners held a scheduled meeting on August 4, 2026, where significant procurement and budget discussions took place. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple purchases and contracts: two trucks from Allen J. Fleet Sales for $52,054.40, a Mako breathing air compressor from B&T Enterprises for $58,994, Scott self-contained breathing apparatus and rescue equipment from MES Life Safety for $134,377.82, Lion PPE for firefighters from NAFFCO totaling $112,925, and contracts for bridge construction with Gregory Bridge Company ($1,589,925.87) and Southeastern Site Development ($1,876,726.56). Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a pre-engineered metal building for the county morgue ($97,632.45), two ambulances from 10-8 Fire and Safety ($286,029 each), and three Caterpillar motor graders through a Sourcewell contract with Yancey Cat ($996,418). The board also discussed the capital improvements element (CIE) related to a potential impact fee ordinance, with a consultant presenting the draft CIE document required for state review. The impact fee would apply to new developments to fund public facilities such as fire stations and roads, but no fee schedule was adopted at this meeting. The board voted to approve the transmittal of the draft CIE to the Coastal Regional Commission to continue the process. Other notable discussions included zoning matters such as denial of a liquor store license request, approval of a conditional use for a home-based business, and a 30-day tabling of a text amendment related to data centers. Public comments addressed concerns about impact fees, infrastructure needs, and data center developments. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff efforts and a reminder of the ongoing burn ban.