The Wayne County Fiscal Court met Thursday evening for its regular June 11, 2026 session, working through a full agenda of financial actions, departmental reports, and county business.
Magistrates approved the 2nd Reading of the FY27 Budget Ordinance, finalizing the county’s operating plan for the upcoming fiscal year which begins on July 1st. The budget totals $21,181,000.
The court also approved the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the Cumberlands Workforce Development Area, continuing Wayne County’s participation in the regional partnership.
A board appointment to the CTS Board was confirmed, with magistrates approving Teresa Troxell to serve. There was also discussion on broadband extensions to the Twyford’s Point and Coopersville areas. The county could invest around $250,000 for each.
Other agenda items included routine financial actions such as intra‑fund transfers, inter‑fund transfers, and claims, along with several items from the Sheriff’s Office, including the 2025 Tax Settlements, 2026 Budget Amendments, and the 2024 Tax Settlement Audit Distribution.
Department Reports
Detention Center: The May report showed a population of 163 inmates, including 125 state inmates and 36 county inmates. The jail billed $142,189.74 for May and received $134,061.01 in April revenue. The facility booked 109 inmates and released 114 during May. Personnel changes included the departure of Rebecca Moore and Lucille Roberts, and the hiring of Melissa Dishman as a part‑time employee.
Solid Waste: Crews picked up items from 19 locations in May and have serviced 97 locations year‑to‑date. The recycling program collected 201 bags of trash in May and 1,178 bags so far this year. The county sold 74,385 pounds of recyclables, generating $2,545.08.
ABC Administrator: The office reported $3,897.40 in revenue for May, conducted one compliance check, and processed one new application, with two more pending.
EMS: Wayne County EMS responded to 289 calls in May, including 202 city calls, 87 county calls, 33 transfers, and 2 special‑detail standbys. Of those, 217 were emergency runs. EMS billed $366,939.76 for the month and received $118,915.40 in payments. One ambulance remains out of service, and the department is pursuing an $80,000 Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Animal Control: The shelter handled 68 animals in May and ended the month with 57 animals in care. The report shows 24 adoptions, 32 animals sent to rescue, 14 euthanized, and 3 animal deaths.