# Meeting 06-29-2026 (Part 1)

The Columbus County Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 29, 2026, which included several procurement and contract-related discussions. Key items included approval of an Economic Development Commission (EDC) incentive grant for Project Dial involving Global Cellulose Fibers, with attention to strengthening contract clawbacks. The board also approved the sale contract of the Midelo School property to Columbus Regional Properties Second LLC, granting signatory authority to the chairman for closing documents. The airport director requested and received approval for an engineering services contract with Talbert Bright and Ellton for the airport terminal building. Facility services presented a change order for the sheriff's office project and sought approval for a low bid of $36,760 from Icon Bowler and Associates to replace a boiler at the courthouse annex. The health department's annual contracts totaling up to $250,000 for school nurses and nutrition services were approved, funded by state resources at no cost to the county. Finance matters included acceptance of a $50,000 Trillium grant for drug court funding, approval of increased fees for third-party accounting and audit services due to additional single audits, and several budget amendments totaling over $2.3 million in fund balance appropriations to cover revenue shortfalls and expenses. Additionally, the board approved change orders and a project ordinance amendment for the Livingston Creek waterline extension project, including a $3,555.50 change order for tree removal and a 69-day contract extension. The meeting also featured discussions on public safety concerns related to sheriff department services on paving projects and life insurance for deputies. Motions on all procurement and budget items were passed unanimously or with no opposition noted.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** June 29, 2026

### Sources
- [Meeting 06-29-2026 (Part 1)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTYihN1R4Fw) - Columbus County