The Glynn County Board of Commissioners convened on October 24, 2024, to discuss key funding initiatives and the progress of a significant software contract. The meeting primarily focused on the financial aspects of a contract with True Roll, which has been signed for a total of $6,767,000 for one year.

Commissioner Bennett opened the discussion by noting that the finance department is currently reviewing various funding sources for this contract. Tamara Munson, the Chief Financial Officer for Glynn County, is expected to provide an update on potential funding options next week. The goal is to secure funding before the contract is presented to the finance committee for further consideration.

Bennett emphasized the financial viability of the True Roll software, highlighting that the contract includes a guarantee that taxpayers will not incur any losses. Initial projections suggest that the investment could yield a return of five to six times the initial amount spent. For example, a $70,000 investment could potentially return $350,000, based on the experiences of other counties that have implemented similar software.

The discussion also included insights from a recent Zoom meeting with county attorneys and representatives from Tyler Technologies, the company behind the software. The consensus among the participants was that the contract is a sound financial decision, provided that funding is secured.

As the meeting concluded, it was clear that the next steps involve finalizing funding arrangements and preparing to present the contract to the finance committee. The board remains optimistic about the potential benefits of the True Roll software for Glynn County's financial management.