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Commission reviews budget shortfall and schedules fire-levy discussion; directs staff to prepare documents for state
Summary
County staff outlined a budget gap after accounting for requested increases and capital items; commissioners directed staff to prepare budget documents for state submission, delayed pay increases for county employees, and scheduled the fire levy for the next meeting.
County staff walked commissioners through planned budget moves and a shortfall driven by a combination of mandated pay adjustments and capital requests. Staff said elected officials received a 5% increase through the legislature that adds about $29,249.72 in obligations and that total additional requests (excluding insurance) summed to roughly $464,609.72, leaving the county approximately $500,042 short of a balanced budget.
To maintain a flat budget like the previous year, staff said cuts totaling about $83,304 would be required; commissioners discussed options and then directed Ruth and Gia to prepare the formal budget documents for signing next week so the county can meet state timelines. Commissioners also agreed to place the fire levy on the agenda for the next meeting for final consideration.
No pay increases were approved for this budget cycle beyond the legislature-mandated adjustments; commissioners noted prior multi-year raises for deputies and discussed moving deputies from levy to general funds gradually.
