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Planning & Zoning to buy Madison AI software for $30,000; staff cites secure data storage

Jefferson County Board of Commissioners · April 6, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a $30,000 purchase of Madison AI software for the Planning & Zoning Department after staff said the system stores data "securely and privately in a closed system." Funds were available in the department budget.

The Jefferson County Board on April 6 approved purchasing Madison Artificial Intelligence software for Planning & Zoning for $30,000.

Milton Ollerton presented the Madison AI demonstration and told the board that he already has funds in his budget and that "all data is stored securely and privately in a closed system." Commissioner Young moved to approve the purchase; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.

Ollerton said the software would be used by Planning & Zoning staff. The meeting record does not include contract details beyond the purchase amount or a vendor contract timeline; department staff will proceed with contract negotiations as discussed.