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Supervisors flag program funding risks, request waiver and schedule landfill interview
Summary
During committee reports, supervisors discussed a requested waiver of $312,955 for a local match, warned that Head Start funding may only be secure through December, noted an upcoming interview for a landfill director, and raised limits on opioid-related funds. Board adjourned after routine business.
Carroll County supervisors used their committee reports period to flag several budget and program concerns and to schedule administrative follow-ups.
Board member (S2) summarized recent budget reviews and safety program reports and said the county has requested a waiver of $312,955 because it has been unable to meet a required local match since the COVID period. "We did request a waiver of $312,955," S2 said, adding that the shortfall is smaller than last year and that officials expect to return to compliance next year. S2 also described federal funding delays that could affect services and said, "Head Start running in Carroll County is probably good till December." The board discussed placing monitoring and pipeline items on a future agenda after an ISAC webinar.
Board member (S4) said they had prepared a packet for an opioid speaker but noted spending limitations on those funds, saying the county can "only spend 25% of the plan b money" and requesting a spreadsheet showing remaining funds to ensure compliance. S1 and others confirmed outreach to local schools (Carroll Schools, Kemper Schools) with tentative visit dates in March and said they will contact Manning to finalize scheduling. The board also scheduled an interview that evening for a landfill director applicant.
With audit findings flagged for later discussion, the meeting concluded after an adjournment motion by Board member (S3) and a second by Board member (S4). The transcript does not record numeric vote tallies for the adjournment; the chair called for a voice vote and stated the motion carried.
