Beech Tree News Network

Butler County Fiscal Court met at the courthouse on Monday, February 10. All magistrates - Stevie Givens, Kevin Phelps, Allen Smith, David Whittinghill, and Dillon Bryant attended.

Judge/Executive Tim Flener called the meeting to order and the court approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward presented a budget amendment reflecting his salary, which the state sets. He also presented a check to the court for $97,415.90. This amount reflects excess fees from taxes and a budget surplus.

The court accepted the first phase grant award for the Dexterville/Oak Ridge Road Box Culvert.  

Jared Basham gave the Annual Ferry Report. The Rochester Ferry transported 24,144 vehicles, and Reed's Ferry transported 11,725.

The court approved the Butler County PVA State Statutory Contribution of $8,678.

The Emergency Management Director asked magistrates to approve allowing the rescue squad to use the 2012 Dodge pick-up truck to pull the rescue boat.

The court discussed purchasing or fixing a tantrum truck bed for the county road department. County Road Foreman Jonathan Deweese said they could fix the bed for around $1,500.

Judge Flener informed the court of the passing of their commercial building inspector. They will be interviewing potential inspectors.