The Hancock County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 4 voted to accept $857,443.35 in tax modernization funds, approved a set of interfund transfers (including $50,000 to fleet maintenance), and approved the county docket of claims totaling $1,496,043.81.

Why it matters: The funds and transfers affect department budgets and enable payments and maintenance work. Supervisors reviewed and approved several routine budgetary items as part of the regular docket.

Details: The board accepted the tax modernization funds of $857,443.35 by unanimous vote. The interfund transfers included shifting $50,000 to fleet maintenance (sourced from the general fund and other funds as listed on the docket). The board also approved claims for payment totaling $1,496,043.81 and separate invoices added to the docket, including an invoice for Ellis Dozer for $74,500 for work on McCarthy Bridge, which the board approved to add to the day's docket and pay.

Board action and votes: Each motion was moved, seconded and carried 5-0. Presenters and finance staff asked supervisors to review preliminary budgets; no changes to the budget were made at this meeting beyond the transfers and acceptances recorded.

Ending: Finance staff distributed preliminary budget materials and offered to answer follow-up questions; supervisors were advised of an upcoming public hearing on 2025 property assessment rules and reminded of budget review timelines.