Montgomery County Fiscal Court approves first reading of 2026–27 budget and confirms multiple board appointments

At its April 21 meeting the Montgomery County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of an ordinance establishing the 2026–2027 annual budget, moved to increase membership on the Solid Waste Board and confirmed several appointments to county boards.

The court approved first reading of the Montgomery County Fiscal Court’s 2026–2027 budget ordinance. The meeting record indicates the motion for first reading carried; the transcript does not show the full ordinance text or vote tally.

Under an item referencing Ordinance 89-7 (Aug. 15, 1989), the court voted to increase the number of Solid Waste Board members and appointed the following individuals to two-year terms expiring April 21, 2028: David Rhodess, Eric Griggs, Jeff Garrison, Tom Arnold, Jim Mccardi and Joy Bates. The court also appointed Alan Buck Puit (transcribed) to a three-year term on the Board of Assessments expiring May 15, 2029, and appointed Rebecca McCoy to a two-year term on the Sarah Wind board following a resignation.

The court approved a standing order for pre-approved recurring expenses for fiscal year 2026–2027 and approved payment of county bills after reviewing the treasurer’s reports, manual checks and additional vouchers.

Treasurer Amanda gave a departmental update, saying she submitted the required third-quarter DG report needed for budget review, that payroll tax filings and unemployment reports are current, and that open enrollment for county benefits is scheduled for the first or second week of May. County Clerk Chris reminded residents that early voting will run May 14–16 and election day is May 19, 2026.

The court’s actions were procedural and administrative; where specific vote tallies or staff recommendations were not recorded in the transcript, the court record should be consulted for formal documentation.