Board approves several supplemental appropriations, authorizations and operational items

The Board of Supervisors approved a series of supplemental appropriations, revenue transfers and operational actions at its Jan. 8 meeting to close fiscal gaps and address county operations.

Treasurer and county staff requested a $10,000 supplemental appropriation for postage (budget code 10-1213-5201) to cover higher postage usage and delinquent notices; the board approved the request and funded it from the general fund. The board also approved a $7,339.24 supplemental appropriation to cover an approved pay increase to the building official after certification, and a $12,000 supplemental appropriation to cover fit-for-duty physicals for Emergency Services personnel effective Jan. 1.

Officials accepted opioid abatement fund receipts (totaling $6,656.13) and associated interest, and approved a transfer of EMS billing revenue ($11,843.85) into EMS expenditure accounts. The board authorized repairs to a maintenance supervisor’s truck (estimated at $6,874.59) and voted to reject a set of bids for school trailers later in the meeting. The personnel-policy correction (adjusting a leave accrual typo to 14 hours/month for a specific tenure band) was also approved effective Jan. 1, 2026.

County staff explained some requested items may be funded from the EMS billing account where appropriate, and cautioned the board about drawing down those funds in future years if CIP commitments are affected. Several approvals passed by voice vote.

Next steps: staff will post budget updates, finalize transfers and appropriations in the county accounting system, and return with any required budget amendments or updates.