Board renews Critical Path Security monitoring contract; monthly extended‑services line read aloud

The Pickens County Board of Commissioners voted Jan. 4 to renew a contract with Critical Path Security for network security monitoring, real‑time event management and incident response.

Chair (unnamed) described the service as distinct from the county's court IT services (Eclipse), noting Critical Path handles external monitoring and response. The chair said there was no rate change from 2023. While reading an extended‑services line item in the contract the chair cited an amount spoken as "$39.20" and characterized the line as "below $5,000." The board moved and approved the renewal by voice vote.

No additional contract duration, procurement method, or budget line was specified in the discussion recorded in the meeting. Staff did not present any objections during the vote.

Next steps: staff will finalize the renewal paperwork; the meeting did not list a required follow‑up report schedule.