The Pulaski County Budget Committee convened on January 28, 2025, to address key organizational matters and discuss an important ordinance affecting the county's budget. The meeting began with a roll call, confirming the presence of eight members, thus establishing a quorum.

The first order of business was the election of a chair and vice chair for the committee. Miss Massey was nominated and unanimously elected as chair, while Mister McCoy was nominated and elected as vice chair by acclamation. Following the leadership appointments, the committee moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, which was also passed without objection.

The primary item on the agenda was the consideration of Ordinance 25 I 0 6, which proposed amendments to the 2025 annual budget. This ordinance aimed to eliminate eight dispatch positions from the sheriff's enforcement department and reallocate those funds to create eight central control operator positions within the sheriff's regional detention facility. The ordinance was sponsored by several committee members, including Miss Massey and Miss Davis.

After a brief discussion highlighting the urgency of the changes needed by the sheriff's office, the committee proceeded to a roll call vote. All members present voted in favor of the ordinance, allowing it to advance to the full court for final approval.

As the meeting concluded, members discussed the timeline for future budget meetings, indicating that another meeting would likely be scheduled within the next 30 days to continue addressing budgetary needs. The chair also suggested a collaborative approach for future meetings, proposing that committee members alternate chairing responsibilities to enhance experience and engagement among members.

The meeting adjourned with a clear path forward for the budget committee, emphasizing the importance of timely action on budgetary matters and fostering a collaborative environment among its members.