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County staff seek fast action on fiber estimate and Thinkguard contract; Recycling Hub camera options considered

Hancock County Board of Commissioners · March 12, 2026
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Summary

Tim Stuart reported Sigma can estimate a fiber project but said some permits have expired; he urged urgency on a contract with Thinkguard and recommended vendor site visits for camera coverage at the Recycling Hub. The board asked staff to follow up with Phil Johnson and vendor representatives.

Tim Stuart updated the board that he has spoken with Sigma about an estimate for a county fiber project and that some permits tied to the work have already expired. Stuart said he has been coordinating with Phil Johnson and emphasized that time is of the essence for finalizing a contract with Thinkguard.

The board discussed security and visibility at the Recycling Hub. Several options for cameras were considered and the commissioners asked staff to invite a vendor representative to a future meeting and suggested a site visit to evaluate camera placement and visibility. An 11:15 meeting with Eric Trout was noted as canceled and will be rescheduled.

Commissioner Tim Bechtol and staff were asked to follow up with Phil Johnson on contract urgency; no formal procurement award is recorded in the minutes for the fiber or Thinkguard contract at this meeting.