Fiscal Court Passes Bucket Shake Ordinance

 

 

Lynn Bledsoe

Jobe Reporter

 

August 24, 2026- Butler County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting. All magistrates were present.

The second reading of the ordinance for bucket shakes was held and passed by the Fiscal Court. Any organization wanting to hold a bucket shake is now limited in how many times per quarter they can collect, and must seek pre-approval from the Fiscal Court. This goes into effect immediately.

In new business, Lucas Gilliam gave the report of funding for the rural secondary road system budget. For fiscal year 26/27, the allotment is $1,082,475.00. There was a carryover from the last fiscal year of $81,126, bringing the grand total to $1,163,601. Routine maintenance and traffic on the 139.3 miles of roads is priced at $3,108.40 per mile.

Dana Pendley spoke for the Big Muddy Watershed Conservation district and asked the county if they would be able to provide help in clearing an overgrown road way so that repairs can begin on watershed #3. Several of the watersheds were damaged during last year’s spring flooding. The Fiscal Court tabled the decision until right-of-way egress and ingress were confirmed.

A tree on the Butler County Industrial Authority property will have to be removed due to danger of damage to a home. The Fiscal Court approved the $3,900 price for the removal.

The Fiscal Court approved the following: Butler County Tourism financial settlement, to advertise for an E911 dispatcher, Treasurer’s financial statement, to transfer $10,000 to the E911 fund, to transfer $35,000 to the Jail fund, and all other bills and transfers.

The Fiscal Court was then adjourned.