Board pulls and later approves a bi‑weekly pay claim for cemetery work after debate

Jul 28, 2026

Commissioners pulled a bi‑weekly payroll item for extra pay to Don Shuda related to veterans cemetery work, debated whether prior delegation of authority placed the decision with the Veterans Services Committee, then ultimately approved the claim after a separate motion.

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During claims review commissioners asked that one bi‑weekly payroll item — extra pay for Don Shuda tied to veterans cemetery work — be pulled for separate consideration. The item’s removal required the board to rescind and re‑vote the bi‑weekly pay claims in the meeting to allow an individual vote on Shuda’s extra pay.

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