Board of Commissioners meeting May 19, 2026 8:00AM

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on May 19, 2026, which included extensive discussions on procurement, budgeting, and capital improvement projects. Key procurement actions included approval of a contract with Tim Lanier Construction LLC for culvert repairs funded by FEMA, GEMA, and T-SPLOST, with a final contract amount of $221,452. The board also approved a sales reservation agreement for wetland mitigation credits costing $706,960, primarily funded by T-SPLOST and federal reimbursement. Additionally, a change order for the Pine Inn Road resurfacing project was approved for $150,933.85, funded by T-SPLOST. The board approved a lease and fixed base operator agreement with Low Country Flight Services for airport office space at $50 per month. Solid waste management was a significant topic, with plans to staff and secure collection centers, close some centers, and enforce residency and dumping regulations to reduce illegal dumping and associated costs. The board reviewed the annual audit report, which showed a clean opinion and stable financial condition. The budget work session focused on balancing the FY 2027 budget at approximately $76.25 million, addressing public safety funding, overtime costs, and compensation adjustments. The board discussed the impact of the local option sales tax (FLOSST) on property tax reductions and planned public hearings for budget approval in June. Overall, the meeting addressed multiple procurement contracts, capital projects, and budgetary policies affecting county operations and services.