Board approves tipping‑fee increase, school line of credit and other fee changes

The Scott County Board of Supervisors approved a package of budget and fee changes during tonight’s meeting.

Tipping fee: After discussion about exemptions for churches and small volunteer projects and options to bill tires by ton rather than per tire, supervisors voted to raise the transfer station tipping fee to $60. Board members later clarified the increase will take effect July 1 to align with landfill pricing changes.

School line of credit: The board authorized the treasurer to obtain a $4,000,000 line of credit for the school system, a routine annual authorization intended to help the schools manage cash flow before tax revenues arrive; interest is paid only if the line is drawn.

Event donation: The High Mob Music Festival treasurer described a $12,000 festival budget and requested assistance; the board approved $900 from contingency and one supervisor pledged an additional $100 personal contribution to reach a $1,000 commitment level in total.

Golf fees: Supervisors approved a $1 increase to green fees and golf‑cart rental fees (example: 18 holes with cart to $28) to support golf course operations; staff said the carts were purchased with investment earnings, not tax dollars.

Several budget appropriations and a Circuit Court records preservation grant ($21,889) were also accepted and appropriated by motion and voice vote. The board recorded these actions by voice vote; the transcript does not include a roll‑call tally.