The Campbell County Fiscal Court met on January 7, 2026, opening with a moment of silence, the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call, and approval of the December 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to recognizing the retirement of Housing Director Sarah Collins after 25 years of service, highlighting her leadership of the county’s federally administered housing programs, her exemplary audit record, and her contributions to emergency management and search-and-rescue efforts. The court then received an extensive Parks and Recreation presentation reviewing a strong 2025 season, including high attendance at AJ Jolly and Pendry Parks, major events, campground and watercraft usage, and numerous infrastructure improvements. Under new business, the court approved 2026 park fees, eliminating daily park access and horse trail fees, authorized stop-loss insurance to finalize the county’s transition to self-funded health insurance, approved variable staff pay rates and hiring authority, advanced a police officer in rank, made personnel and board appointments, and approved the 2026 budgets for the sheriff and county clerk. The court also acknowledged required bond renewals for county officials. A detailed engineering presentation outlined plans to repair the AJ Jolly spillway and dredge sediment-filled coves, including approval to bid specialized equipment to allow county staff to perform the work in-house and significantly reduce costs. Additional actions included approving budget and interfund transfers, payment of claims, and public reminders regarding payroll tax funding applications, holiday tree and light recycling, and scam awareness, before adjourning.

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