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County cancels employee barbecue after commissioners balk at $9,868.49 price
Summary
A meeting participant reported the 2026 employee barbecue cost at $9,868.49; commissioners said the amount was too high in the current budget climate and agreed to cancel the contract and notify the event center, with the item to be reconsidered in the 2027 budget process.
A meeting participant asked the board whether to proceed with the planned 2026 employee barbecue and said the estimated cost was $9,868.49.
Commissioners expressed concern about spending nearly $10,000 "for burgers and hot dogs" amid budget constraints. The Moderator said they were not opposed to recognizing employees but preferred a less costly approach and suggested revisiting the item during the 2027 budget cycle. The participant confirmed they would notify the event center to cancel the contract, and said county staff reported there would be no financial penalty as long as food had not yet been ordered. "It's $9,868.49," the participant said when asked the total cost.
Commissioners and staff said they will consider a smaller or different event in future budget planning and that departments are entering requests for the 2027 budget season.
