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Council approves routine transfers, PSAP radios and salary ordinances
Summary
Council approved multiple routine transfers (park, EMA, treasurer, public defender), a PSAP overtime and radio purchase allocation, and adopted salary ordinances after minor corrections; approvals were unanimous on routine items.
During a meeting heavy on fiscal housekeeping, the Henry County Council approved a series of routine budget transfers and additional appropriations and adopted the salary ordinance package.
Key approvals included: a park transfer moving $4,087 to equipment repair and $5,002.67 to building and equipment insurance; EMA transfers to fund Justice Center basement meeting-room improvements; a $1,000 transfer in the public defender’s office to cover missed longevity; and a $251.94 transfer in the treasurer’s office for supplies. All these motions passed on voice votes.
PSAP funding: Brian (Speaker 14), representing PSAP, explained an additional personnel services need of about $53,000 (largely holiday payouts and overtime while staffing remains short) and about $25,000 for portable radios under a trade-in promotion; council approved the appropriation.
Salary ordinances: The auditor’s office circulated the salary ordinances in advance; council members noted one small correction (removal of a planning commission name), then the council approved the ordinances.
Why it matters: These approvals keep county operations funded and clear up end-of-year budget items so departments can process payroll and necessary equipment purchases.
Next steps: Auditor’s office and departments will process transfers and procurement approvals; PSAP and department heads will continue monitoring staffing and overtime.
