Commission approves continuation of third‑party tax‑sale posting service, names differ in discussion

St. Francois County commissioners approved entering (or renewing) a contract with an outside vendor to post notices for properties subject to tax sale.

Staff discussed the county’s longstanding use of a posting service (referred to in the meeting as Palmetto Posting) that visits properties and maintains posting records. Staff said the county has used that provider for about 10 years and that the typical per‑parcel price discussed in the meeting was $35 per parcel, with a potential renewal pricing ramp for new customers up to $40 per parcel over a multi‑year renewal.

Later in the meeting staff asked for permission to enter into a contract with “Continental Coastal” (the transcript uses that name). Commissioners approved entering into the contract by voice vote. Staff said the service is a significant time‑saver for the county, noting last year’s total cost of roughly $16,700, and that staff will provide the vendor a list of properties subject to second‑ and third‑year tax sale notices.

The transcript does not provide the signed contract text or confirm whether Palmetto Posting and Continental Coastal are the same entity, a successor, or different vendors; vendor pricing and year‑by‑year renewal terms were discussed but not included in a written packet in the public transcript.