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Madison County supervisors approve camera purchase using 'lost' funds
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Summary
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a Johnson Controls proposal to replace one courthouse camera, add three more and integrate software, with the purchase to be paid from county 'lost' funds; the board also agreed the contract itself need not be published for security reasons.
The Madison County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 2 to approve a proposal from Johnson Controls to replace one courthouse security camera, add three additional cameras and integrate related software, to be paid from county "lost" funds.
Speaker 1 introduced a resolution authorizing the purchase and read its language aloud, saying, "Be it therefore resolved by the Madison County Board of Supervisors to approve the attached proposal from Johnson Controls dated 12/11/2025 for the purchase of 1 replacement and 3 additional security cameras as well as software integration we paid for from lost funds." The board moved, seconded and approved the resolution by voice vote.
Members discussed how recurring license renewals would be funded going forward; Speaker 1 said the intention is for renewals to come from the same "lost" funds and that future budgets could include the renewal line so staff would not need to return annually for approval.
During later discussion about disclosure, Michelle (auditor) cautioned that while the resolution can be part of the public board record, the underlying contract or technical details may appropriately be withheld from a public packet for security reasons. The auditor and supervisors agreed to differentiate between publishing the resolution and publishing sensitive contract documents.
The resolution was recorded as approved by voice vote; no roll-call vote tally with named votes was given in the transcript. The board adjourned after completing organizational business.
