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Holmes County Board of Commissioners Meeting Agenda: January 6, 2026

Original title: january-6-2026-regular-session

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$9,279across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$3,500SignMar 2026
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$1,200FarmerMar 2026
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$1,000AgricultureDec 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$548AgricultureDec 2025
Wade EllenburgBobbee's Honey Pollination$500Bee KeeperMar 2026
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$500AgricultureOct 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$400AgricultureDec 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$260AgricultureSep 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$220FarmerFeb 2026
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$200AgricultureOct 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$160AgricultureNov 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$150FarmerFeb 2026
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$150AgricultureNov 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$100AgricultureDec 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$100AgricultureOct 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$100AgricultureNov 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$96AgricultureOct 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$68AgricultureNov 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Ellenburg$15AgricultureDec 2025
Wade EllenburgWade Walmart$12AgricultureDec 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This meeting determines the allocation of county resources for road and bridge repairs, emergency services, and administrative staffing policies that directly impact local service delivery and county spending.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Holmes County Residents

Residents are affected by decisions regarding road maintenance, sidewalk projects, and the availability of county services like law enforcement at public lakes.

County Administrative Staff

Staff are affected by potential changes to overtime and compensatory time policies.

Pittman Volunteer Fire Department

The department is affected by the Board's decision regarding funding or approval for brush truck repairs.

What changed

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Summary

The Holmes County Board of County Commissioners will meet on January 6, 2026, to discuss infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and county personnel policies. Key agenda items include bridge and sidewalk projects, emergency management services, and various administrative proposals from commissioners.

Key Facts

  • The Board will vote on Resolution 26-02 regarding the Jack Johnson Lane over Blue Creek Bridge project.
  • The Board will consider the donation of parcel #0908.04-004-000-009.000 from Dubin Acquisitions, LLC.
  • The Board will review Resolution 26-01 regarding a Transportation Application for a sidewalk on CR 181.
  • The Board will discuss the Turberville Road Bridge replacement project.
  • Commissioners will discuss the purchase of two new brush cutters and the auction of surplus equipment for District 5.
  • The Board will consider a proposal to hire law enforcement officers for Lake Cassidy during major holidays.
  • The Board will discuss a new stipend pay policy and a voting abstention issue regarding Dogwood Lakes.
  • The Board will review a proposal for center line striping on 8.4 miles of CR 179.
  • The Board will discuss administrative staff overtime and compensatory time policies.
  • The Board will address repairs for the Pittman Volunteer Fire Department brush truck.
  • The Board will discuss the Project Gateway bid process.
  • The Board will consider a proposal regarding the burying of animal carcasses on weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I speak at this meeting?
Yes, Florida Statute 286.0114 allows members of the public to speak on propositions before the Board, with a three-minute limit per person.
What is the purpose of the meeting?
The meeting is a regular session to conduct county business, including infrastructure project approvals, equipment management, and policy discussions.

Why It Matters

This meeting determines the allocation of county resources for road and bridge repairs, emergency services, and administrative staffing policies that directly impact local service delivery and county spending.

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Administrative Policy Review

The agenda indicates a focus on tightening or clarifying administrative policies, specifically regarding overtime/comp time and stipend pay.

Connected Entities

organizationAlday – Howell EngineeringEngineering firm providing services to the county.Map →
personWilmer StaffordDistrict 1 Commissioner.Map →
organizationHolmes County Board of County CommissionersGoverning body for Holmes County, Florida.Map →
organizationDewberry EngineeringEngineering firm providing services to the county.Map →
organizationDubin Acquisitions, LLCEntity involved in a land donation parcel.Map →
personMitch JohnsonDistrict 3 Commissioner.Map →
personEarl StaffordDistrict 4 Commissioner.Map →
personWade EllenburgDistrict 2 Commissioner.Map →
personClint EricksonDistrict 5 Commissioner.Map →
organizationMelvin EngineeringEngineering firm providing services to the county.Map →
organizationHanson Professional ServicesEngineering firm providing services to the county.Map →

Sources

Open source document

holmesclerk.com

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  • Controversy20
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