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Commissioners approve $2.56 million in claims, including $673,724 payment to BW treatment center
Summary
During the July 7 meeting, commissioners approved $2,564,515.82 in claims (with one commissioner voting no on the package), a separate payment of $673,724.81 to BW for a treatment center invoice, and $62.17 million in spring settlement disbursements; commissioners asked for better credit‑card and vehicle repair descriptions on claims.
Delaware County commissioners approved multiple claims and payments at their July 7 meeting, including a large claims package, a payment to a treatment contractor, and spring property‑tax settlement disbursements.
The actions matter because they move significant county funds and include recurring and one‑time payments that affect county cash flow and program budgets. Commissioners also requested improved documentation for some claim line items.
A motion to approve payment of general claims in the amount of $2,564,515.82 carried on roll call; Commissioner Brand voted no while Commissioners Reagan and Henry voted yes. Among the larger line items staff flagged in discussion were a $483,468.50 payment to USI Travelers (insurance underwriter for vehicles and risk management), $227,466.81 in wheel tax road materials, $78,113.84 to the engineering bridge fund, and payments to health providers and Ball State for health‑department services.
Separately, the commissioners approved a claim from BW for $673,724.81 related to a treatment center invoice. Staff said BW was informed that, if approved, the payment would be included in the next billing cycle and that two additional payments were expected in July and August. Commissioners recorded a roll‑call approval.
Commissioners also approved spring settlement disbursements totaling $62,167,868.07, of which staff said $51,975,601.80 were settlement property‑tax transfers. Commissioners asked the auditor's office to look into whether administrative fees could be charged for some settlement administration activities and emphasized the need for clearer documentation on credit cards and vehicle repair claims going forward.
All approvals were recorded on the July 7 meeting roll calls as reflected in the minutes.
