Commission Meeting September 1, 2026

The St. Francois County Commission meeting on September 1, 2026, focused on county procurement and operating costs. Commissioners postponed the health insurance bid opening until October 6, while continuing to accept bids; employees were asked to complete the online health census by September 4 so carriers can submit comparable proposals against the current TeamCare coverage. The county estimated annual insurance and benefits spending at about $2.427 million, with $1,694,398.90 spent year to date. The commission also approved a separate equipment-insurance arrangement with a $5,000 deductible for lower-cost items, replacing the prior $25,000 deductible; the stated premium was $299, though the transcript did not specify the period covered.

The proposed IT website-hosting RFP involving Moss Media was not awarded at this meeting. Estimated items discussed included a $995 website rewrite, managed hosting at $300 per month, and an optional $1,500 inventory and accessibility review; commissioners deferred action until they could clarify the proposal. The sheriff reported that body-worn cameras went into use September 1, but no vendor or cost was stated. Road and Bridge reported that the county had purchased a paver the prior week and described ongoing road and bridge work, without providing a purchase amount or procurement vote.