Commissioner Chugg made a motion to recess. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
I.T. Director Matt Yergensen presented the I.T. Service Agreement with IT Bytes LLC. He explained that some of the systems need to be upgraded. Scott helped build the current system and is an expert in the upgraded system. This will enhance security and availability. The parties discussed the cost and the possibility of negotiating the rate. This item will be placed on the next Commission meeting agenda.
Centennial Event Center Director Mindi Crowley reminded the public of the lighting project. Commissioner Miles stated that he had reached out to Moon Lake Electric, and they had agreed to install the power poles in exchange for a sponsorship banner at the event center. The County will purchase four power poles and use solar lights until power is available in that area at a later date. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the lighting upgrades and authorize up to $3,000 for the project. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Deputy Clerk-Auditor Lexie Clayburn presented one new business license:
The parties discussed the business. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to ratify the business license as approved by the Clerk-Auditors Office. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Treasurer Stephen Potter and Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart presented a list of parcels that were bid on and paid for during the tax sale. They explained that payments have been received for all parcels except for two. The two are landlocked and don’t have a way to access. They asked if they should move to the next bidder or what the Commissioners would like to do. The parties discussed the parcels and would like to contact the next highest bidder. Commissioner Killian made a motion to ratify the May Tax Sale as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Clerk-Auditor Chelise Stewart presented the vouchers for check numbers 169034 through 169196, dated May 27, 2025, and June 2, 2025, totaling $1,297,792.72. The parties reviewed the vouchers submitted. Commissioner Killian made a motion to approve the vouchers for May 27, 2025, and June 2, 2025, as presented. Commissioner Chugg seconded the motion. Commissioner Killian voted aye, Commissioner Chugg voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.
Human Resource Payroll & Benefits Administrator Jamie Park presented the payroll reports for the periods ending May 10, 2025, with 239 employees paid, and May 24, 2025, with 222 employees paid. The parties reviewed the payroll. Commissioner Chugg made a motion to approve the payroll for the periods ending May 10, 2025, and May 24, 2025. Commissioner Killian seconded the motion. Commissioner Chugg voted aye, Commissioner Killian voted aye, and Commissioner Miles voted aye. The motion passed.