Commissioners Zoom's Meeting

The Richland County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on August 25, 2026, focusing primarily on procurement and capital improvement projects. The board awarded a $724,008 contract to Modern Builders for the jail kitchen renovation, which includes replacing the kitchen floor and major appliances, with work expected to start in early September and complete by early December. Additionally, the board approved a $5,980 quote for compressor replacement at the Longview Building and authorized inspection quotes for seven maintenance projects across various county buildings, each capped at $2,500. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing change order number five for the Belleville wastewater treatment project, a $4.5 million ARPA-funded initiative. The change order involved a time extension for substantial completion from September 18 to October 16, with final completion expected by the end of October, and was cost-neutral. The commissioners emphasized the importance of timely completion due to ARPA deadlines and the project's role in supporting future development. The meeting concluded with an executive session on public employee compensation, with no actions taken afterward.