Fayette County commissioners approve countywide CentOS service agreement; authorize hires, grant filing

FAYETTE COUNTY — The Fayette County Board of Commissioners on March 3 approved a countywide agreement with CentOS Corporation to provide facility supplies and a uniform program under a State of Indiana contract, and took a series of personnel and administrative actions.

Mark Davis, a CentOS key account manager, told commissioners the state contract would cut costs for county departments and that, depending on the configuration, the county could see about $6,300 in annual savings for the highway account and approximately $17,000 in combined annual savings "apples to apples." His colleague PJ said upgrades to chemical‑dispensing controls at the jail could save about $2,200 per week by reducing waste and securing supplies.

The board moved and seconded a resolution to renew the CentOS contract for the highway department and to add new agreements to cover the sheriff’s office, courthouse, jail annex and probation services. The motion carried by voice vote (recorded as three in favor).

Commissioners also approved the part‑time hire of Devon Mson for the county’s 911/central dispatch. A motion to hire Mson was moved and seconded and carried after commissioners voted; one commissioner recorded an abstention during the roll call.

Steve Bills asked the board to authorize him to sign and submit the county’s 2027 grant application (covering drug court, superior court and probation). The motion to authorize Bills to file the application was moved, seconded and approved; during the roll call one commissioner registered opposition.

Also on personnel, the board voted to support a request from the Extension Office to ask the county council to move Ashley Snyder, the office manager, from part time to full time (33.5 hours). Stephanie from the Extension Office said the office is "swimming in the weeds" and that increasing Snyder’s hours would help handle agriculture, natural resources and health‑and‑human‑sciences work. The commissioners’ motion to support the request carried after a voice vote in which one commissioner opposed.

What happens next

CentOS representatives said the company will handle dispenser installation, maintenance and replacement at no upfront charge under its rental model and that state pricing is negotiated on a multi‑year cycle. County staff will finalize the paperwork for departmental hookups. Steve Bills will proceed with the 2027 grant filing as authorized; the county council will consider the Extension Office staffing request at a later date.

Quotes

"I'm Mark Davis. I'm a key account manager for CentOS Corporation," Davis said while outlining the state contract and the firm’s service model. PJ added that better dispensing and inventory controls "are going to save you guys around just two grand a week in chemicals."

Ending

The board completed routine business and adjourned after approving claims and payroll.