Commission acknowledges budget calendar, ambulance surplus auction and several administrative items; public hearing scheduled on Cookville utility district

At the meeting, the DeKalb County Commission covered a set of routine administrative items and scheduled a public hearing on a utility district request.

The commission acknowledged a proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget calendar outlining the timeline for the budget’s presentation and approval. Staff listed two ambulances identified as surplus and headed to auction — a 2014 Chevy 3500 and a 2013 Chevy Duramax — and the commission agreed to the surplus and auction process. The comptroller presented an informational note regarding a $35 million debt issuance and associated capital outlay notes; the item was presented as a formal acknowledgement.

A memorandum on reappraisal noted the county is shifting from a five‑year to a four‑year reappraisal cycle; staff said a sales‑ratio measure discussed in that context will effectively cease afterward, though the transcript’s numeric phrasing was unclear and staff should be consulted for the exact technical detail. The commission also approved a parks and recreation planning committee update: Tony Luna will step off the committee and Jack Barton will replace him as the commissioner representative; Josh Miller will continue to represent the City of Smithfield alongside several citizen members.

Finally, staff explained that the Cookville Boat Dock Road Utility District has requested permission for DeKalb County to provide wastewater services in its area; a public hearing on that request is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the commission’s Monday meeting, after which the county commission will consider approval.

The chairman opened the floor for public comments at the close of the recorded business.