# September 21, 2026: Johnston County Board of Commissioners Meeting


**Body:** Johnston County Government
**Date:** September 20, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety, Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding


The Johnston County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 21, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were addressed. Key procurement actions included the approval of a sole source contract with Stryker for emergency medical equipment maintenance and repairs, and a sole source contract with Paragrine software for data integration across emergency services divisions. The board also approved the award of a construction contract to ST Wooten for the Barber Mill Convenience Site Expansion Project, following a bid review that disqualified the apparent low bidder due to a material deviation. Additionally, the board approved moving $325,000 from restricted state 911 funds to the operating fund for radio maintenance and server upgrades. An interlocal funding agreement with the Town of Smithfield was approved to administer a previously appropriated $2 million contribution toward the Smithfield Ballpark Facilities Improvement Project. The meeting included extensive discussion on the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) update, focusing on agricultural buffers, subdivision review processes, and infrastructure capacity considerations, though no direct procurement decisions were made on these topics. A presentation was given on a proposed SNAP Double Bucks program to support local farmers and low-income families, with a pilot project budgeted at approximately $2,500. The board also authorized submission of a grant application for a Latino family education program through NC State University. Overall, the meeting combined contract approvals, budget reallocations, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and development in Johnston County.

**Source:** Johnston County Government