Banner County selects JEO Consultants for comprehensive‑plan update at $24,670

The Banner County Board of Commissioners voted on June 29 to approve JEO Consultants to provide professional services for a comprehensive‑plan update, accepting the planning commission’s recommendation. Commissioners noted two proposals: one from Keith Marvin for $33,700 and one from JEO for $24,670. After discussion about the similarity of the scopes and the price difference, a motion to approve JEO Consultants and authorize the chair to sign the contract carried by roll call.

The planning commission’s minutes were said to be forthcoming. Commissioners briefly discussed whether to take a retainer from the contract budget but, citing the county’s budget condition, decided not to act on a retainer at the meeting. Staff were authorized to proceed with the contract at the stated fee of $24,670.