Payment of Claims: $4,382,400.59

Commissioners reviewed claims and discussed specific expenditures, including duplicate entries, utility costs, and credit card usage compliance. Additional emphasis was placed on departments failing to submit required documentation.

Motion: Commissioner Henry to shut off credit cards for non-compliant departments.

Second: Commissioner Brand.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion: Commissioner Henry to approve payment of claims.

Second: Commissioner Brand.

Roll call: YEA – Henry, Riggin. NAY – Brand.

Payment of ARP Claims: $875.00

Commissioners briefly reviewed the ARP claim, noting it related to website services.

Motion: Commissioner Henry to approve ARP claims.

Second: Commissioner Brand.

Motion carried unanimously.

Payment of Payroll: $1,076,436.67

Commissioners reviewed payroll totals and confirmed accuracy.

Motion: Commissioner Brand to approve payroll.

Second: Commissioner Henry.

Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comments

Public comments were received from multiple individuals regarding the proposed smoking ordinance amendment, including concerns about public health, economic impact, and regulatory fairness. Additional comments addressed transparency in county financial decisions and concerns related to potential data center developments and their environmental impact.

Commissioners’ Comments

Commissioner Brand provided updates on infrastructure projects, cost-saving initiatives, upcoming community events, and policy considerations related to smoking regulations and county operations.

Commissioner Henry requested that an executive session be scheduled to discuss employee-related matters and emphasized the need for timely coordination.

President Riggin shared community event information, including the Farm Festival, and expressed appreciation to county departments for their responsiveness during recent service needs.

Recess

Motion: Commissioner to recess the meeting.

Second: Commissioner Henry.

Motion carried unanimously.