Board members were told Sept. 2 that Human Services may bring an agenda item to the board for approval if shredding expenses exceed a budgeted line item.

The comment was made during the "upcoming agenda items" segment by the meeting presider, who said staff learned that a planned shredding would exceed an allocated amount and therefore would require the department to come before the board for approval.

Why it matters: the remark signals that the department is checking budget limits and that the board will review any request that would exceed an existing allocation.

Details from the meeting: the presider said, "We might have something from, human services, something we learned that we have a budget with them or a line item budget for, with them. And so they need to come before us if they wanna do some shredding that exceeds an amount that is allocated to that." The meeting did not specify the amount, the timing of the planned shredding or whether the request will seek a budget amendment, an interdepartmental transfer or a waiver.

No motion, vote or formal direction was recorded. The board did not take action during the meeting; the presider said staff "will" come forward with the item when needed.

Because the meeting discussion did not include dollar figures or scheduling, residents and vendors should treat the matter as forthcoming and not yet decided.