Commissioners approve $660,000 transfer to county insurance fund as two‑year fix

Commissioner Stacy moved and the court approved a transfer of $660,000 from fund balance to the county insurance trust to address insurance funding needs. The judge described the transfer as part of a two‑year plan to stabilize insurance reserves.

"This is a 2 year play," the judge said after the motion passed 5–0. Auditor and treasurer staff had presented fund‑balance scenarios showing the county remains within its 4–6 month reserve policy after the transfer. Commissioners said they expect to revisit insurance funding next year as needed.