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Emergency services busy; recreation season and cash balances outlined in county reports
Summary
Directors reported a busy period for emergency services, recreation registration numbers and the county's cash and investment balances as the FY 2026 budget process begins.
County department directors provided monthly reports at the March 13 meeting, highlighting recent activity and the start of the FY 2026 budget process.
The Office of Emergency Services reported heavy ambulance activity over the previous three to four weeks. The emergency director told commissioners the ambulance service had been "very busy" and invited questions; no further action was requested.
The recreation director reported active programming: spring and summer registration is underway, with the county—aseball, softball and T-ball programs scheduled to begin March 29 pending permits. Staff reported about 275 children registered in youth programs and an expectation that soccer season will drive participation above 300; Eddie Fletcher Park and the county splash pad are scheduled to open April 1.
Finance Director Doss presented cash and cash-equivalent balances for the month ending February 2025: general fund ~$2,863,440; SPLOST 7 ~$2,401,006; transportation SPLOST ~$1,647,708; solid waste fund ~$1,031,690; American Rescue Plan fund ~$347,944; emergency fund ~$311,633; water reserve fund ~$243,097. The total across major funds reported was $9,396,908, and combined cash and investment totals were $11,558,246 (including a Raymond James investment account balance of $2,161,399). Finance staff also said the budget process has begun and department requests are being aggregated.
Ending
Directors said they will report back as projects and programs move into implementation; the board proceeded from these informational reports to a full agenda of actions.
