# October 5, 2026, Work Session Meeting


**Body:** Limestone County Alabama
**Date:** October 04, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Information Technology, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Limestone County Commission held an October 5, 2026 work session. Procurement and spending items included claims totaling $1,868,646.32; a Department of Youth Services grant agreement for $49,757 for FY 2026–27; an HVAC training reimbursement agreement for employee Preston McFarland; and a grant-funded contract with Katie Henson to coordinate juvenile diversion services. The commission also considered an agreement with CentralSquare Technologies LLC for software and systems access, railroad right-of-way agreements for county work including an aerial inspection of a bridge in Tanner, and an in-kind effort to load community dumpsters. A printing bid for the Revenue Commission was listed for award, but the transcript provides no vendor or amount. The transcript does not clearly establish formal votes on these items.

District Judge Gray West requested higher court-reporter salary supplements, saying the county’s current supplement was about $2,400 annually and that a reporter had left for a position in Morgan County. Commissioners discussed a possible $40,000 total allocation and options for setting the supplement, but the transcript does not clearly record a final vote or adoption. Public comments also raised concerns about potential data-center development and safety at Swan Creek Wildlife Management Area; no related procurement action was identified. Other agenda matters included a severe-weather preparedness tax-holiday resolution and a subdivision approval request.

**Source:** Limestone County Alabama