Requests from the Interim Finance Officer:
The Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the FY 2026-2027 Budget
Ordinance at their meeting on October 5, 2026.
DESCRIPTION BUDGET (DECREASE) BUDGET
FY27 CURRENT INCREASE FY27 REVISED
GENERAL FUND (10)
DEPARTMENT: PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES
REVENUE
1045118 42370 Family Planning 41,230 595 41,825
1045118 43310 State Grant 8,333 832 9,165
EXPENDITURES
1055118 52010 Supplies & Materials 17,050 718 17,768
1055118 52020 Medical Supplies 61,206 9 61,215
1055118 54010 Travel/Training 12,600 250 12,850
1055118 54400 Advertising 8,494 450 8,944
1045162 43301 Maternal Health Care 45,124 4,011 49,135
1055162 51720 Contracted Services 45,124 4,011 49,135
DEPARTMENT: MATERNAL HEALTH PROGRAM
REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
Shanta Wells, Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery, spoke about the history, importance, and efforts of SCOSAR during Red Ribbon Week to educate youth and the community about drug and alcohol use and misuse.
Chairman Goins declared the meeting to be an open forum and invited members of the audience to address any matters of civic concern.
Seeing no speakers, Chairman Goins closed the open forum.
Commissioner Tucker thanked everyone in attendance for their engagement during the meeting.
Commissioner Marion discussed attending the dedication of "Don Bean Field" at Surry Central High School's baseball field.
Commissioner Hiatt discussed the fall festival season and the many events taking place across the County, which positively impact the local economy. Commissioner Hiatt also commended the SCOSAR staff for the work within Red Ribbon Week and their meaningful work throughout the year.
Vice-Chairman Harris discussed Surry County's Legislative Goals, including issues to address such as online gambling, drug use and abuse, and other illegal activity that harms our youth and occupies local, County, and State resources.
Chairman Goins thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Upon motion of Commissioner Hiatt, seconded by Commissioner Tucker, the Board voted unanimously to enter closed session pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11 (a)(3) legal, pursuant to G.S. 143-318.11(a)(4) economic development, pursuant to G.S. 143-