Clay County Board of Commissioners Live Meeting 9/22/2026

The Clay County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions. The board approved the agenda with an addition to lease a new vehicle through Enterprise Fleets for the Technology Services Department, selecting a Toyota Sienna minivan to replace an aging 2017 Dodge Caravan. The lease pricing was discussed, noting a 3-5% expected increase for the 2027 model, with funding coming from the department's internal service fund. Additionally, the board approved the opioid settlement work group membership, which will guide the use of opioid settlement funds and includes subject matter experts and two appointed commissioners. The board also passed resolution 2026-18 to set the 2027 preliminary levy at a 5.79% increase, with discussions highlighting challenges related to unfunded state mandates and the need for continued lobbying at the state level. Other agenda items included appointments to a solar ordinance review subcommittee and various committee reports, but no further procurement actions were noted.