Franklin County commissioners on Nov. 20, 2025, approved a slate of routine administrative orders covering law-enforcement contracts, purchases, equipment rentals and the county’s 9-1-1 service provider.

The actions approved included renewal of the county's continuing law-enforcement contract with the Missouri Sheriffs Association and authorization of a contract with VISTA Counseling to provide mental-health services for first responders. Both items were moved and seconded and carried by unanimous voice vote.

The commission also approved the purchase of a "2526 Ford Expedition special service vehicle" from Corwin Ford Republic for the Franklin County Sheriff's Office and authorized a one-month rental of a Hyundai D6 dozer from Van Keppel for the Franklin County Highway Department. During discussion of the dozer rental, Unidentified Speaker 3, a commissioner listed in the transcript without a name, said the larger machine was needed "down there on 50, the property for the shooting range," adding, "They're gonna doze it all out flat." The dozer rental motion carried.

Commissioners approved a lease-extension amendment with Canon Solutions America for a multifunction printer and copier for the Planning and Zoning Department and a statement of work with Sikich, LLP for the Auditor's Office related to audit software/services; those motions carried after brief remarks noting prior approvals earlier in the year.

One item, Commission Order 2025-334, was tabled after a commissioner said the applicant had missed an extension deadline: "They missed their extension deadline, like, by 3 days, 4 days, I think." The commission voted to table the item.

The panel voted to execute a letter appointing AT&T as a 9-1-1 service provider for Franklin County 9-1-1 Communications and approved a resolution declaring certain county equipment surplus and authorizing disposal. The consent agenda, which included recorder-of-deeds fees and the Pacific Fire Protection annual financial report, was approved as presented.

The meeting also included a short recognition: Lieutenant Stacy Carty was honored for 20 years of service and Deputy Ryan Morgan for five years with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office; the commission invited them forward for photographs. After no departmental reports were offered, a commissioner moved to adjourn and the meeting concluded.

Votes at a glance: Commission Orders 2025-328, 2025-329, 2025-330, 2025-331, 2025-332, 2025-333, 2025-335, 2025-336 and 2025-337 were approved; 2025-334 was tabled pending follow-up. Each approved motion was moved and seconded on the record and carried by voice vote.