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Council approves ordinance to consolidate two levy funds, 6–1
Summary
After debate about potential levy impacts, the Henry County Council approved an ordinance to move two smaller levy accounts into a single 11.79 fund by a 6–1 vote; members said the county's financial adviser, Baker Tilly, advised the change would not affect the levy.
The Henry County Council voted 6–1 to approve an ordinance consolidating two levy accounts into a single 11.79 fund after a discussion about whether the change would affect levies charged to taxpayers.
Council members raised concerns that moving previously separate accounts into one fund might change levy calculations, but staff said Baker Tilly had reviewed the proposal and confirmed it would not alter the levy. One council member said she preferred to rely on Baker Tilly's financial advice: "I do put a lot of stock in Baker Tilly," the member said during discussion.
Opponents warned about potential unintended budgetary consequences and suggested tabling the ordinance until the upcoming budget session for further review. Supporters argued the consolidation restores a prior single-fund structure and can be changed later if needed.
A motion to move forward as presented was made and seconded; the chair called the vote and reported a 6–1 tally in favor. The chair said the council would follow up with the county's budget staff during upcoming budget sessions to confirm accounting and levy effects.
The ordinance passed with the stated outcome; council members recorded that they would seek additional budgetary clarification from staff and Baker Tilly if questions persist during the budget process.
