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Spencer County fiscal court approves standing orders, holds first reading of $13.7 million budget
Summary
Spencer County Fiscal Court on May 4 approved recurring-payment standing orders and completed the first reading of its FY2026/27 budget — General Fund $9.23 million, total budget $13.75 million — while trustees discussed a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment for most county employees.
Spencer County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting May 4 in Taylorsville and approved an annual standing order allowing certain recurring expenses — payroll, utilities and specified contracts — to be paid when due. The court also completed the first reading of the proposed Fiscal Year 2026–27 county budget.
Judge Scott Travis presented highlights of the budget, including a proposed 2.7% cost-of-living increase for county employees (excluding elected officials and some sheriff/clerk staff). The ordinance summary lists General Fund appropriations of $9,228,335.40, a Road Fund totaling $2,218,661.00, a Jail Fund at $1,020,980.00 and a total county budget of $13,747,976.40 for 2026/27.
Clerk Lynn Hesselbrock and Treasurer Cheri Patrick were present for procedural matters; Treasurer Patrick raised questions about which employees would qualify for the COLA based on hire dates. Ms. Clark (county finance staff) flagged a multi-point review before final adoption. The County Attorney noted statutory requirements for publication and two readings where applicable.
The court approved the standing order by voice vote and carried the first reading of Ordinance #7 (2026/27) on a majority voice vote. The judge said certain capital projects — including pavilion outfitting — remain under discussion, and staff will pursue external grant opportunities such as the local Agricultural Development Board to offset capital costs.
Next steps: the budget must be advertised and receive a second reading and formal adoption before becoming effective July 1, 2026. The court indicated it may hold a special meeting to meet statutory deadlines if further adjustments are required.
