Budget amend set for public hearing

The Board of County Commissioners Monday, Oct. 3, voted to schedule a hearing date for the proposed budget amendment #2 to the 2016 operating budget for Monday, Oct. 17, at 10:15 a.m.

The total proposed amount of the amended budget is listed at approximately $63,000, though the commissioners said they are not sure what department or departments are requesting the amendment at this time.

“We don’t know until we get the amendment,” said Commissioner Art Swannack.

The commissioners earlier this year passed budget amendment #1, which totaled $343,594 and was required to cover increased expenses in...