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Fiscal Court approves budget amendment, lighting agreement, 911 interlocal, transfers and bills

Simpson County Fiscal Court ยท March 1, 2026
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Summary

On Dec. 3 the Simpson County Fiscal Court approved second readings of two ordinances, a 911 interlocal agreement, multiple budget transfers and the bills and claims as presented, including payroll totals listed in the minutes.

The Simpson County Fiscal Court approved multiple administrative and budgetary items at its Dec. 3 meeting, including two ordinances on second reading, a 911 interlocal agreement, a series of budget transfers, and payment of bills and claims.

The court approved second reading of Ordinance No. 220.260 (Budget Amendment #2), described in the minutes as adding revenues that were not anticipated in the original budget. Scott Poston moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; Myron Thurman seconded. The minutes list the vote with Poston, Thurman, Burr, Chandler and Barnes recorded as voting yes.

Magistrate Marty Chandler moved (seconded by Scott Poston) and the court also approved second reading of Ordinance No. 310.31, a lighting agreement for Windsor Park section three phase two; the minutes record the vote as Yes โ€” Chandler, Poston, Burr, Thurman and Barnes.

The court approved a 911 interlocal agreement and authorized County Judge/Executive Mason Barnes to sign the agreement. The court also approved budget transfers: $100 from 01-5065-192 to 01-5065-341 (Election Voting Machines maintenance/repairs); $400 from 01-5065-193 to 01-5065-341; and $150 from 01-5010-551 to 01-5010-445 (County Clerk office supplies).

The minutes list bills and claims approved by the court, itemizing vendors and payroll amounts. Recorded payroll totals include Simpson County gross payroll: General $186,380.64; Road $19,566.47; Jail $93,025.60. The court approved the bills and claims as presented.

These approvals implement budget adjustments and contracts described by the ordinances and authorize the county to proceed with the listed agreements and expenditures. No further public debate or amendments to the listed ordinances is recorded in the minutes.