Marion County Commission 10/19/26

The Marion County Commission’s October 19, 2026 meeting approved the October 5 minutes and accounts payable. Commissioners also approved continuing the sales and use tax (SSUT) allocation arrangement involving the Marion County and Winfield City boards of education; the discussion described the county receiving 10% and Winfield receiving an additional share based on its proportion of the county’s student population. The transcript does not provide the total dollar amount of the allocation.

The Commission approved higher solid-waste rates, citing increased disposal and hauling costs, including a tipping-fee increase from $30 to $60 per ton and more than $200,000 in added costs over roughly three years. The residential rate will be $25 per month for up to two qualifying cans; commercial dumpster rates for weekly collection will be $200 for 3 yards, $250 for 4 yards, $300 for 6 yards, and $400 for 8 yards, effective December 1. Commissioners also approved a new animal-control contract with Charlotte Williams for $2,000 per month, plus separate euthanasia charges. Her duties include maintaining the shelter and documenting and caring for impounded animals; she is not responsible for picking up strays. The county noted that responsibility for animals inside city limits rests with the cities. No contract number was given.