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Franklin County commission approves multiple budget amendments, road changes and appointments; rezoning and resignation accepted
Summary
Commissioners approved a slate of budget amendments and administrative resolutions — including Board of Education fund amendments, library and fire fund changes, a Safe Streets grant application authorization, updates to the county road list, and reappointments — and accepted the resignation of Commissioner Spike Hosh. A rezoning for a parcel on Awalt Road was also approved.
Franklin County commissioners approved a series of routine and substantive resolutions during their meeting, including budget amendments for school and county funds, updates to the county road list, grant authorization, and several reappointments.
The commission approved multiple education-related budget changes labeled in the agenda as Resolution 1a0126, 1b0126 and 1c0126, each described as amendments to Board of Education funds for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The commission also approved amendments affecting the general library, solid waste and rural fire funds (Resolution 1d0126) and established a reserve for leave liability in the general purpose school fund (Resolution 1f0126). The chair repeatedly announced, "Motion carries," after motions were made and seconded for these items.
Other approvals included: - A Safe Streets 'Safe System Approach' grant application authorization to the U.S. Department of Transportation (Resolution 1i0126), approved to allow submission and acceptance if awarded. - Changes to the Franklin County road list (Resolution 1l0126) and a package of speed-limit reductions (agenda items 23–26) approved as combined motions. - Adoption of a transportation safety action plan (Resolution 1t0126). - Approval of a revised Franklin County employee handbook and the 2026 holiday calendar. - A resolution authorizing the Franklin County Library to submit and accept a T-Mobile 'Mobile Hometown' grant for fiscal year 2026 (Resolution 1b0126/agenda entry noted earlier).
The commission approved a rezoning request for Parcel 66.08 on Awalt Road, described by the chair as approximately 5+ acres of a 17.7-acre parcel; the applicant was listed as Ronnie Hasty. The chair opened a public hearing on the rezoning, allowed speakers, and recorded a motion to approve (mover: Commissioner McMillan; second: Commissioner Hahn), after which the chair announced the motion carried.
The commission also accepted the resignation of County Commissioner Spike Hosh, effective January 2026. An unidentified commissioner thanked Hosh for his service, saying, "He's done an excellent job in the last 3 and a half years," and the commission voted to accept the resignation.
Several committees and board appointments were approved in bulk, including reappointments to the audit committee and animal control board; the chair noted that names were listed on the agenda. The meeting closed with the public comment period and a motion to adjourn.
Why it matters: The votes update fiscal appropriations across county and school funds, authorize pursuit of federal transportation funding, adjust local road and traffic controls, and set personnel and board memberships — actions that shape county operations and services for the coming fiscal year.
What happens next: Most measures take effect as recorded in county financial and administrative processes; the commission will fill the District 5 vacancy following its established appointment or special-election procedures.
