Effingham County Board of Commissioners Meeting July 21st, 2026

The Effingham County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and development matters. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple agreements with Georgia Power for lighting and power distribution related to community centers, roundabouts, and school construction projects. The board ratified a change order with Ruby Collins Incorporated for a wastewater treatment plant contract and approved the emergency purchase of a Ford F550 ambulance from Custom Truck and Bodyworks. They also approved amendments to indefinite delivery contracts for professional engineering and architectural services, extending terms through June 2027. Additionally, the board authorized the purchase of public works equipment, including a Rosco Max 3B distributor truck and a Rosco CSV variable width chip spreader, both procured through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract. On capital projects, the board approved a dedication and warranty deed for roads, water, sewer, and drainage in the New Haven Phase 2 development and an intergovernmental agreement with Chatham County for preliminary engineering on the Old River Road widening project. Zoning and land use matters were extensively discussed, including several rezonings, conditional use permits, and variances, with motions passed to approve most items, some with conditions to restrict future use. The meeting also included budget amendments for fiscal year 2027, notably to reclassify a clerk of court position and carry forward security upgrades for county facilities. The board voted to declare certain county-owned vehicles as surplus property for disposition. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing infrastructure projects, managing county assets, and regulating land use to support community development and public safety.