BOC Work Session - August 31, 2026

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a work session on August 31, 2026, addressing several procurement and contract-related matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a one-year agreement with Exxon Enterprise, Inc. for tasers at an estimated annual cost of $80,676, with funding details to be clarified. The board also approved renewal contracts with Doron Precision Systems, Inc. for maintenance of a driving simulation system totaling $11,712, and with Mobile Communications America for outdoor siren maintenance at $14,862. Additionally, the board considered payment of $67,931.16 to the Douglasville Douglas Water and Sewer Authority related to a grant for the Pine Lake project. A significant agenda item was the consideration of a one-year lease renewal with Douglas County Museum, Inc., which sparked debate over the museum's financial management, funding, and the necessity of a lease for grant eligibility. The board discussed policy implications regarding lease bidding requirements and potential conflicts of interest among commissioners. The session also included a presentation on the Safe Business Initiative by the Fire and Emergency Services to enhance business emergency preparedness, with an annual cost of approximately $7,500 to be absorbed within existing budgets. Several items related to real estate leases were tabled for executive session discussion. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss litigation, personnel, real estate, and cybersecurity matters.