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Sevier County budget committee reviews mayor's proposal, hears request for 36 new positions
Summary
At a May 9 budget committee meeting, Mayor Larry Waters outlined the proposed budget and timeline; Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter and Brooke Huffaker detailed General Fund requests and capital projects that include 36 new positions and seven reclassifications, and Sheriff Michael Hodges discussed jail medical costs.
Commissioner Fred Atchley called the Sevier County Board of Commissioners Budget Committee to order at 4:04 PM on May 9, 2024. Mayor Larry Waters presented the mayor's proposed budget summary and the timeline for upcoming meetings between the Mayor's Office, Finance staff and department leaders to review departmental requests.
Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter and Assistant County Mayor and Senior Director of Finance & Administration Brooke Huffaker gave a breakdown of the General Fund and summarized total expense requests submitted by departments and elected officials. The presentation covered projected operating needs and highlighted items that will require further departmental review during the scheduled follow-up meetings.
Sheriff Michael Hodges explained the cost of medical care for both Sevier County jail facilities for the current fiscal year and discussed potential changes that could affect next year's budget. The transcript does not specify dollar amounts for those medical expenses.
Vice Mayor McCarter also presented capital project requests across departments and elected offices, noting a total personnel request that includes 36 new positions and seven position reclassifications. The presentation did not provide a full funding breakdown for each requested position in the transcript; funding sources and detailed implementation steps were not specified.
Near the scheduled close, Commissioner Ronnie Whaley moved to adjourn; Commissioner Warren Hurst seconded the motion, and the committee adjourned at 5:12 PM.
The committee will continue reviewing departmental budget requests in follow-up meetings between the Mayor's Office, Finance staff and elected officials as previously outlined by Mayor Waters.
