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Hickman County approves budget amendments, surplus sales and notary appointments
Summary
The Hickman County Legislative Body approved a package of budget amendments covering sheriff vehicle purchases, maintenance, library work and a ventilator, authorized surplus public‑safety sales, and confirmed several notary appointments; all motions passed by recorded or voice votes.
Hickman County’s legislative body approved several administrative and budgetary measures at its April 2026 meeting, including multiple budget amendments, authorization to sell surplus county property and confirmation of a slate of notaries.
The commission voted to approve grouped budget amendments presented by the budget committee. The packet listed amendment 58 for $66,485.38 (year‑end cleanup), amendment 59 for $49,488 to purchase a vehicle for the sheriff’s department, an amendment of $38,000 for vehicle maintenance, an item described as $3,300 related to library property sales/window tinting, and amendment 63 for $13,800 to purchase a ventilator. A later amendment for solid‑waste cleanup totaling about $104,000 was also presented and approved. The chair called the motions; a commissioner moved, Commissioner Mayberry seconded, and the commission approved the amendments (vote recorded as 9 yes, 5 absent).
In committee business, the Health, Safety and Properties committee recommended declaring listed items surplus and authorizing their sale to the highest bidder and disposal of items that do not receive bids. The commission adopted that recommendation following a motion and second.
The commission also approved notary appointments for James Collier, Linda Dravenger, Brooke Henson, Brenda Lynch and Sharon Vanderpools after a motion and second.
All procedural votes reported in the meeting used either voice or the electronic roll; the record shows repeated tallies of “9 yes, 5 absent” for major approvals. No controversial debate or roll‑call disagreements were recorded on these items during the meeting.
The commission adjourned after wrapping up the listed business; next steps for the budget items include whatever administrative implementation the affected departments require (purchase orders, procurement or equipment ordering), as appropriate.
