The June 12, 2025, Shelby County Board meeting focused on several key issues, particularly concerning the dive team audit and budget recommendations. The meeting began with a discussion on the transparency of the dive team’s operations, initiated by a board member who expressed concerns about the lack of a current roster of dive team members. The member noted that the roster provided during the audit was outdated and obtained through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, emphasizing that such information should be readily available without the need for formal requests.
The discussion then shifted to the dive team's record-keeping practices. The board member highlighted a specific finding from the audit indicating that there were no established means for tracking call-outs or rescues. This raised questions about the dive team's operational efficiency and accountability. The member expressed a desire for improved record-keeping moving forward.
Following this, the board moved to item 11 on the agenda, which involved a motion to approve the dive team audit conducted by Benford and Brown. A call for discussion was made, but the motion ultimately failed, receiving 13 votes against and only 5 in favor, with 2 members voting present.
The meeting concluded with a discussion regarding the budget audit administrative committee's recommendations, although specific details on this topic were not elaborated in the transcript. Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing concerns about transparency and accountability within the dive team operations, as well as the board's decision-making processes regarding audits and budgetary matters.