# 10-6-26 Commission Meeting

Franklin County Commission meeting, October 6, 2026: Commissioners approved Commission Order 2026-284, executing an agreement with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for the County Highway Department, and Order 2026-286, renewing BuzzCom Incorporated’s 911 communications service contract. The agenda also included a contract and bond item (2026-283) and a contract-execution item (2026-287), but the transcript does not clearly establish their details or disposition. No contract amounts were stated. During public comment, attendees asked how bridge bids are awarded and whether the County could favor local contractors. Officials said that on state- or federally funded projects, applicable state/federal requirements and MoDOT approval govern bid awards; no change to local preference policy was adopted.

Public comments focused largely on proposed data centers, including concerns about community input, environmental effects, and potential litigation; commissioners took no recorded procurement action on those concerns. A resident also commented on planned Highway 47 improvements and roundabouts, but no related spending decision or vote was recorded.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Public Safety
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Sources
- [10-6-26 Commission Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2MgBbMXacM) - Franklin County, Missouri