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Council reappoints members, awards airport consultant and approves IT and audit-contract extensions
Summary
The council approved reappointments to boards, awarded a five‑year consultant engagement for Easton Airport to AECOM, authorized Dell and network infrastructure purchases, and extended the SB & Company audit contract for three years.
During the County Manager’s report the council confirmed several routine personnel and procurement actions. The council reappointed Hugh Grundon to the Airport Board, appointed Mary Ann Donahue to the Commission on Aging, and reappointed Benny Mangore to the Golf Board; each appointment passed by unanimous voice vote.
Airport Manager Mike Risher explained a rebid (Bid 2606) for five‑year aviation consulting services; staff and the airport advisory board recommended AECOM, the incumbent provider, after reviewing two bids. Council voted to award the consulting services contract to AECOM.
Tommy Hathaway, Director of Technical Services, presented the county’s annual computer replacement and server procurement for GIS operations. The recommended Dell purchase totaled $358,119.68 and is covered by existing budget funds; Council approved the purchase. Hathaway also requested $132,520.59 from EPlus Technology for end‑user network infrastructure devices under a state contract as part of a multi‑year refresh; Council approved that purchase as well.
Finance Director Martha Sparks requested a three‑year extension to the county’s audit services agreement with SB & Company, which has served the county since 2018. Council approved the extension by unanimous vote.
Council recorded the votes as ayes from Mr. Callahan, Mr. Stepp, Mr. Lesher and Ms. Milkey on these items.
