Saline County Commission Meeting - June 16, 2026

The Saline County Commission held a meeting on June 16, 2026, covering a range of topics including proclamations for Pride Month and Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a state of disaster declaration following severe weather, and approval of private fireworks displays. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract award to Schwab Eaton for bridge inspections of 213 county bridges at a cost of $41,535, funded from the county's special bridge account. The commission also approved acceptance of a fiscal year 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) award of nearly $30,000. Additionally, the county is in the process of collecting bids for repairs to the Bridge campus following storm damage, with an insurance check of approximately $155,000 expected. The meeting included updates on budget planning and board appointments, as well as a resolution to address railroad crossing repairs funded partially by reimbursement from the railroad company. Motions to approve these contracts, grants, and resolutions were passed unanimously.