Cole County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commission
The Commission approved multiple service contracts, including software for permitting and licensing and health department renovations. They authorized the purchase of a Dodge Durango for the Sheriff's Department and approved funding for park parking lot improvements. A contract with Zimmer Communications was moved to next week.
- Approved $274,208.20 for County Park Parking Lot Improvements with M&M Landscaping and Construction (2-1)
- Approved $42,451.25 for OpenGov Permitting and Licensing Software (3-0)
- Approved purchase of Lou Fusz Chrysler Dodge Durango (3-0)
- Approved contract with GBH Builders for Health Department Renovations (3-0)
- Approved $11,917.00 change order for Sheriff's Dept. Data Room Project (3-0)
- Approved MOU with Capital Logistics and Capital Oil Terminals for Capital Area Rail Terminal (3-0)
- Approved $3,594.00 Idemia Maintenance and Support Agreement for Sheriff's Dept. (3-0)
- Approved WIC Local Agency Nutrition Services Contract Renewal for FY24 (3-0)
Planning Committee
The Cole County Planning Commission unanimously approved five subdivision plats subject to staff recommendations. The commission also received an update regarding potential new software for online construction permits and inspection tracking.
- Approved Rosie’s Acres Sec. 2 replat (unanimous)
- Approved Becky’s Subdivision plat (unanimous)
- Approved Prenger Estate’s Sec. II plat (unanimous)
- Approved Lage/Burns Subdivision plat (unanimous)
- Approved Carpenter’s Corner plat (unanimous)
Bid Openings
The County received and opened nine bids for the 2021-001-1 County Park Parking project. No contract was awarded during the meeting; the County stated it will take the bids into consideration.
- Opened nine bids for 2021-001-1 County Park Parking ranging from $274,208.20 to $372,703.50