Smyth County review: $23.6M in funds reported; third-quarter appropriations approved
Summary
County finance staff reported $23.6 million in total funds and presented third-quarter appropriation requests totaling roughly $32 million; the board approved the appropriations and the monthly accounts-payable payments.
Miss Richardson presented the county’s financial status during the Jan. 8 meeting, reporting a total balance of funds of $23,609,639.17 and describing the treasurer’s report and general ledger trial balance. The board reviewed an expenditure summary for December; staff corrected a grand-total reading during discussion to approximately $70,000,005.62 for year-to-date collections.
On new business, staff presented third-quarter appropriations (board packet references provided). The total appropriation request was read in the meeting as roughly $32,000,004.87 and included funds for the county general fund, economic development authority (EDA), schools, social services, water/sewer deposits, the sheriff’s federal and state drug accounts, the e-summons fund and recovery court. A motion to approve the third-quarter appropriations was made, seconded, and carried by voice vote.
The board also moved to pay invoices and approved accounts payable for the month; the payments were carried by voice vote. Board members asked for clarification on line items and staff offered to answer follow-up questions.
The meeting did not record a roll-call tally for these financial votes; the transcript reflects voice approvals and staff confirmations of the figures presented.
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