Pike County Quorum Court Reviews Budget, Bridge Project, and Emergency Services in May Meeting

The Pike County Quorum Court recently held their regular monthly meeting, where justices reviewed financial reports, discussed infrastructure challenges, and considered updates to emergency services.

Treasurer Loletia Rather presented the April financial report, noting an ending balance of $1.57 million in the County General Fund, $495,500 in County Road, and $656,309 in the Landfill Fund. The report was approved unanimously.

Judge Eddie Howard provided an update on flood recovery efforts, specifically the Wolf Creek Bridge project. He outlined two options: continue with the current bid without FEMA reimbursement or delay the project to seek FEMA funds, which could involve a lengthy process. The court voted to table the discussion until next month to monitor FEMA application availability.

Judge Howard also updated the court on the wrecked county trash truck, which was totaled. The court unanimously approved purchasing a Peterbilt replacement truck for $288,250, leaving about $65,000 to be covered from the landfill budget after insurance reimbursement.

The court also approved Appropriation Ordinance 2025-8 to amend the county’s 2025 budget.

Sheriff Travis Hill reported ongoing failures in the county jail’s camera system, originally installed in 2013. Sixteen of the 40 cameras are failing, and the server system is outdated. Hill received quotes for repairs ranging from $50,000 to $71,000 and noted the funds are available in his current budget.

The court also reviewed prosecutor hot check fee balances and heard from Clayton Sorrells with the newly formed Pike County Economic Development Committee, who shared a presentation outlining the group’s mission and new partnership with UA Cossatot to hire a dedicated employee for community and economic outreach.