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Long County commissioners discuss SPLOST truck purchase and CARES Act reimbursements
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a proposal to buy two dump trucks from SPLOST (estimated $250,000–$300,000) and discussed how CARES Act COVID-relief funds were used for health insurance, cleaning, payroll and vehicle purchases.
At the Feb. 2 meeting, Chairman Robert Parker told the board the Road Department needs two new dump trucks and proposed financing the purchase from the county’s SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax) fund, with an estimated cost range of $250,000–$300,000. The remark was recorded as a funding discussion; no purchase motion appears in the minutes.
Commissioner Florence Baggs asked about the county’s use of CARES Act COVID-relief funds for 2020–2021. Chairman Parker explained that the relief money reimbursed health insurance costs, cleaning costs and fees, payroll for essential employees, and that some funds were used to purchase vehicles for Code Enforcement, the Fire Department and the Sheriff's Department. The discussion was informational; the minutes do not record further financial detail or a vote tied to these expenditures.
What to watch next If the board decides to move forward on the dump-truck purchase it will require a subsequent formal motion, a funding allocation from SPLOST and a recorded vote. Likewise, any further allocations or public accounting related to CARES Act reimbursements would be reflected in future minutes or finance reports.
