Pickens County reports audit complete; airport FBO delayed by meter issue

Miranda, presenting internal operations and finance, told commissioners "the audit has been completed as you will see this evening at the regular scheduled meeting," and said budget amendments are included on the agenda for approval before the audit presentation. Staff will transition into planning for fiscal year 2027.

On facilities, Miranda said the airport FBO building has slipped because the City of Jasper approved a 3/4-inch water meter while the building was plumbed for a 2-inch commercial service; engineers and architects will meet to redesign fixtures or consider pumping solutions once the tap is completed. Miranda said the tap should be completed this week and that the change in meter size pushed the project's completion target to late August.

Miranda also reported fire station 7 is nearing completion with painting, countertops and wiring finished and only the LP tank, radio tower footer and final grading remaining; she said July remains the target for opening. Station 10 is largely complete aside from rescue-truck equipment arriving. The health department relocation and renovation planning continues, senior center signage proofs are pending vendor response, and elections has acquired an outbuilding for storage.

Human resources summary: Miranda said HR processed six terminations/resignations, hired eight full-time employees and added two seasonal positions; payroll and retirement contributions were processed on time.

Next steps: Staff will present the audit and related budget amendments at the regular meeting; facility teams will continue work with engineers and vendors and will provide timetable presentations to the board in July and August.