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Taylor County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - January 5, 2026

Original title: Minutes.pdf?t=202602031558090

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The Frame

What this does

This document outlines how local tax dollars are being spent on infrastructure, housing assistance, and community projects in Taylor County.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Steinhatchee

The board is initiating a process to rename 1st Avenue to 'First Freedom Avenue'.

Ready Power, LLC

The company was awarded a $100,000 contract for generator construction and installation.

James Moore & Co.

The firm was selected to provide professional auditing and accounting services for the county.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

The Taylor County Board of County Commissioners met to approve various administrative items, including infrastructure contracts, grant-funded housing projects, and a memorial street designation. The board also reviewed bids for engineering services and auditing, while tabling decisions on special event permits and property sales.

Key Facts

  • The board approved a $100,000 contract with Ready Power, LLC for a generator at Perry-Foley Airport.
  • A special events permit application for Iron Horse Mud Ranch was tabled until January 20, 2026.
  • The board approved a $726,504 budget increase for the rehabilitation of Hodges Park.
  • Commissioners initiated the process to rename 1st Avenue in Steinhatchee to 'First Freedom Avenue'.
  • James Moore & Co. was selected to provide professional auditing and accounting services.

Why It Matters

This document outlines how local tax dollars are being spent on infrastructure, housing assistance, and community projects in Taylor County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will renaming 1st Avenue to 'First Freedom Avenue' change my mailing address?
No, the board noted that addresses would remain the same.
What happened to the Mud Bog special event permit?
The board tabled the consideration of the permit application until the January 20, 2026 meeting.

News Coverage

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Voting Record

Outcome not reported

Motion to approve consent items four through twelve.

Total

2

Yes

2

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Roll-Call Votes

5 motions voted on at this meeting · extracted from the official minutes

Consent Items 4-12: Motion to approve consent items four through twelve.

passed
Yes: 5No: 0
Yes (5)English, Demps, Newman, Feagle, Moody

Gulf Consortium Sub-recipient Agreement Amendment: Motion to approve first amendment to agreement no. 22037102.01 to increase by $726,504.00.

passed
Yes: 5No: 0
Yes (5)English, Demps, Newman, Feagle, Moody

HHRP Program Change Orders: Motion to approve change orders for Kathy Miller and Johnny Leggett.

passed
Yes: 5No: 0
Yes (5)English, Demps, Newman, Feagle, Moody

Memorial Designation of 1st Avenue: Motion to have County Attorney prepare a resolution designating 1st Avenue as First Freedom Avenue.

passed
Yes: 5No: 0
Yes (5)English, Demps, Newman, Feagle, Moody

Professional Auditing and Accounting Services: Motion to award the bid to James Moore & Company.

passed
Yes: 5No: 0
Yes (5)English, Demps, Newman, Feagle, Moody

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

Grant-funded infrastructure focus

A significant portion of the agenda is dedicated to managing grant-funded projects, including CDBG, SHIP, HMGP, and RESTORE Act funds.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

www.taylorcountygov.com

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment15
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