Hancock County Commissioners’ Special Meeting Recording #1– 8/18/2026

The Hancock County Commissioners held a special meeting on August 18, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of a sole source contract with Stanley Electric for $56,825 to provide power to new hangar lots at the airport, and the award of a $248,693 contract to Axel's Payment Solutions LLC for airport-wide pavement maintenance and marking under AIP project 3-23-006-068-2026. Additionally, the commissioners approved the purchase of snow removal equipment from MB Companies Incorporated for $851,952, with a notice to proceed authorized. The meeting also covered budget discussions related to overtime and personnel costs in the sheriff's department, including a proposal to fund health insurance for new hires through COBRA coverage, and the introduction of a behavioral health coordinator position to support mental health follow-up services. The commissioners approved issuing a request for bids for a new civil deputy vehicle and made policy updates to personnel termination procedures and special compensation for the regional communications center director. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for union contract negotiations with the local union representing the 911 dispatch center staff.