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Fiscal Court adopts fiscal 2026 budget and approves claims; clerk explains multi-building water bill
Summary
Henry County Fiscal Court passed the second reading of the FY2026 budget and approved claims and transfers; magistrates questioned a high water bill tied to multiple county buildings in Newcastle.
Henry County Fiscal Court adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget at second reading and approved claims and transfers during the meeting.
Magistrate Brad moved to adopt the FY2026 budget; Carl seconded the motion. The court recorded the motion as carried after a voice vote. The clerk noted that members had seen the budget and that a few minor changes had been made since the first reading.
On claims and transfers, Kevin moved to approve and Danny seconded; the court approved the item. During that discussion Magistrate Roger Hartley asked about an $800 water bill in Newcastle. County staff clarified that the single invoice covered multiple county buildings — including the courthouse and other county facilities — rather than only the fiscal court office.
The court then opened public comment and received several community requests on topics including meeting postings, faster publication of video and minutes, school pickup congestion at Newcastle Elementary, and the Port Royal civil-defense siren. County staff responded that they are working on procedures for posting agendas and positions on social media and said the video is being posted more quickly than in the past; the clerk noted that compiled minutes cannot be posted until after the court approves them.
The court adjourned following routine business.
