The meeting included a presentation on the Rock Steady Boxing Program. Several appropriation ordinances were adopted, allocating funds for the Sheriff's office budget, special jail fees and maintenance, juvenile services, building and grounds security, Casey House restoration, and road and bridge department grants. Additionally, the court approved an ordinance for the sale and transfer of county property. Several resolutions were passed, including the appointment of board members to various fire protection districts and volunteer fire departments, as well as a resolution recognizing the anniversary of the Rock Steady Boxing Program. The court also addressed the disposal of obsolete office equipment.
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The court received a treasurer's report and a project update from the Baxter County Airport Director. Several appropriation ordinances were addressed: fees were appropriated to the Sheriff's office budget, funds were allocated to the Building and Grounds budget, and an emergency ordinance was passed to establish a recycling grant fund. Additionally, the court approved the establishment of an annex building fund and passed a resolution supporting an automated records system grant application. An ordinance concerning the aviation fund was tabled for further review. The meeting concluded with the presentation of awards by the Sheriff's office and a discussion regarding a local fundraiser.
May 5, 2026·Board meeting
Baxter County Quorum Court Journal Of Proceedings
The court session included the presentation of the Treasurer's report and audit findings, as well as reports from the Personnel and Budget Committees. Several ordinances were adopted, covering revisions to personnel policies for the County and Sheriff's Office, the establishment of jury service compensation, updates to Board of Equalization compensation rates, and appropriations for the Sheriff's Office, Prosecuting Attorney, Building and Grounds, Treasurer's Office, and Road and Bridge departments. Additionally, resolutions were passed to authorize the destruction of district court records and to confirm appointments and re-appointments to the Midway Fire Protection District, Tracy Area Fire Protection District, Grover Township Fire Protection District, and the Baxter County Equalization Board. Subcommittee meetings discussed and approved personnel policy revisions, per diem increases, temporary positions, and facility repairs.
