Stewart County commissioners approve contracts, bids, appointments and equipment financing

At the June 11 regular meeting, the Stewart County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts, bids and appointments spanning insurance, infrastructure and county services.

Insurance and contracts: Commissioner Joe Lee Williams moved to accept option 1 of the ACCG 2024–2025 IRMA renewal (a $5,000 deductible) with a premium of $155,182; the motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the Cintas contract renewal for 2024–2025 and accepted the Stewart County Extension contract renewal for 2024–2025 with an increase of $144.

Road bid: The commission accepted the successful Hospital Road bid (Oxford motion bid) for $1,558,451.56; the motion was made by Commissioner Joe Lee Williams and seconded by Commissioner Tyrone Nelson and passed unanimously.

Equipment and budget items: Commissioners approved financing a $64,533 balloon payment for a Caterpillar 923M wheel loader and adding an extended warranty. The board also approved a purchase request to buy a camper shell for the EMS/Fire truck, to be paid from the fire budget, following a presentation by Public Safety Administrator Greg Stewart.

Appointments and boards: The commission reappointed Dan Hudson and Darryl Daniels to the Stewart County Water and Sewage Authority Board through 06/30/2027; reappointed Mac Moye to the DBHDD board (term to April 2027); appointed Willie Staten to the Stewart County Board of Family and Children Services; and appointed Adam Griggs to the Region 7 EMS Council through 06/30/2027. The Planning Commission/Zoning Board appointment was tabled.

Public-appearance follow-up: The board voted to create a 10-person advisory committee for Wims Center that will include the County Manager and a representative of Stewart County Community Youth, Inc.; the committee is to report to the commission by October 2024.

All recorded motions in the meeting were stated as carried by unanimous vote of the commissioners present.