Finance committee reports $2.49M in bills; equalization review avoids roughly $300,000 rollback, commissioner announces abstention on $15,000 PO
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Summary
The finance committee reported bills totaling $2,488,949.59, highlighted an equalization review by Warren Parish that averted an estimated $300,000 tax rollback, and noted an abstention by a commissioner on a $15,000 purchase order for drain work; personnel wage and job classification changes and several procurement items were also discussed.
The county finance committee reported $2,488,949.59 in bills at the May 22 meeting and noted $196,433.86 in road department bills.
Commissioner Freeling (reporting for finance) publicly recognized Warren Parish of the equalization office for a review that, she said, prevented an estimated head‑lead rollback that could have reduced county revenue by about $300,000 for the year. Freeling thanked Parish and staff for the work that identified the error and corrected the calculation.
The board also heard from Human Resources Director Kristen Reynolds about personnel matters on the agenda, including wage increases and job classification changes that had been reviewed by committees. Reynolds’ report included a note from the personnel department that the Police Labor Council (Fraternal Order of Police) has signaled intent to leave its union, an item staff said comes through personnel for monitoring and any next steps.
During consent‑calendar discussion a commissioner announced an abstention on one purchase order: requisition B2505079, PO 77688 for Rev Excavating for drain work in the amount of $15,000. The meeting record shows the consent calendar (including an added resolution) was approved on roll call; individual purchasing items may still be subject to follow‑up as noted by staff.
Finance also discussed procurement items: a bid process for 55 holographic sights for the sheriff’s office drew responses from 12 vendors; staff will return the procurement to the sheriff’s department to accept the lowest compliant bid. A waiver for sidewalk paving salt for building and grounds was approved administratively as the price was favorable, and county staff described routine purchasing procedures for these items.
No budget amendments or new appropriations were adopted at the meeting; the items reported were informational updates and routine procurement processing.