Commissioners Meeting 09 21 2026

The Boone County Commissioners held a public meeting on September 21, 2026, where several procurement and contract-related matters were addressed. The commissioners reviewed and approved bids for a generator project, with R&M Electric submitting a base bid of approximately $1.3 million and Houston Electric bidding $814,000. They also received and took under advisement four proposals for leasing county-owned farm ground, with cash rents ranging from $250 to $310 per acre. Additionally, the board approved several change orders for infrastructure projects, including bridge and small structure work, with cost increases ranging from $42.92 to $3,481.60 and an extension of project timelines. The meeting included discussion of a bond increase for a maintenance bond totaling $128,129.23 and plans to release requests for proposals (RFPs) for design and owner's representative services related to the Key Bank renovation project, with budgeted funds allocated for 2027. The commissioners also approved continuing their health insurance benefits broker contract with Apex. Other agenda items included ordinance amendments, commission membership changes, and approval of claims. No new contracts were awarded during the meeting, but several procurement activities and budget allocations were discussed and approved.