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County Council, April 14, 2026

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Narrative Summary

Summary

The York County Council convened for a workshop session on April 14, 2026, with seven of eight members present. The meeting was dominated by FY27 budget development, with County Manager Josh Edwards presenting the budget timeline and priorities covering responsive service provision, county protection, and capital planning. Council also received an update on agency funding recommendations, with members indicating a desire to examine proposed allocations in greater detail at a future workshop. The session concluded with a brief executive session to receive legal advice on a settlement matter related to Project No. 17228-003, Tract 97.

Key Decisions & Votes

  • Executive Session — legal advice re: settlement, Project No. 17228-003, Tract 97 — Motion to go into executive session. Vote: 6-0. Moved by Tom Audette, seconded by Andy Litten.
  • Adjourn — Motion to adjourn following executive session. Vote: 6-0. Moved by Tom Audette, seconded by Andy Litten.

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Action Items & Upcoming Dates

  • Josh Edwards to present official FY27 budget to Council — due 2026-04-20
  • Council to discuss proposed agency funding in more detail at a future budget workshop — date TBD
  • 2026-04-20 — Official FY27 budget presentation to Council
  • May 2026 — First reading of FY27 budget

Agenda Items

  1. 1

    FY27 Budget Development Follow Up

    County Manager Josh Edwards presented the FY27 budget development timeline, noting the official budget presentation will occur on April 20, 2026, with first reading in May. Detailed presentations on budget priorities including responsive service provision, county protection, planning for the future, and building for the future were provided.

    Outcome
    informational
    Motion
    No motion recorded
    Moved / seconded
    Not recorded / Not recorded
    Vote
    No vote recorded
    Source ref
    page: p.1
    Tags
    budget FY27 merit raise capital projects utilities fire service economic development
  2. 2

    FY27 Agency Funding Process Update

    County Manager Josh Edwards provided a list of agency funding recommendations for various county agencies and organizations. Council expressed interest in discussing proposed funding in more detail at a future budget workshop.

    Outcome
    informational
    Motion
    No motion recorded
    Moved / seconded
    Not recorded / Not recorded
    Vote
    No vote recorded
    Source ref
    page: p.5
    Tags
    budget agency funding FY27

  3. Executive Session - Personnel Matter/Contractual Matter: Interim County Attorney

    Council moved into executive session to consider receipt of legal advice regarding settlement in Project No. 17228-003, Tract 97. Motion to go into executive session passed with 6 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 abstentions.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to go into Executive Session
    Moved / seconded
    Tom Audette / Andy Litten
    Vote
    6-0
    Source ref
    page: p.6
    Tags
    executive session legal matter settlement

  4. Adjourn

    Meeting adjourned following executive session.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to adjourn
    Moved / seconded
    Tom Audette / Andy Litten
    Vote
    6-0
    Source ref
    page: p.6
    Tags
    adjournment

Votes

  • Executive Session - Personnel Matter/Contractual Matter: Interim County Attorney

    Motion to go into Executive Session

    Vote
    6-0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.6

  • Adjourn

    Motion to adjourn

    Vote
    6-0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.6

Public Hearings

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Action Items

  • Present official budget to Council

    Owner
    Josh Edwards
    Due
    2026-04-20
    Source ref
    page: p.1

  • Discuss proposed agency funding in more detail at future budget workshop

    Owner
    Council
    Due
    Source ref
    page: p.6

Upcoming Dates

  • Official budget presentation to Council

    Date
    2026-04-20

  • First reading of budget

    Date
    2026-05

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