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Harrison County supervisors approve one vehicle-damage claim, deny two; direct clearer notice and claim form
Summary
The board heard multiple claims that county mowing and weed-eating operations flung rocks that damaged vehicle glass and a car condenser. After hearing witnesses and staff, supervisors approved one claim, denied two others and directed staff to revise public notice and the county claim form to explain the negligence standard.
Harrison County Board of Supervisors approved payment on one vehicle-damage claim linked to county right-of-way mowing, denied two other claims and asked staff to revise how the county notifies the public and how claimants are instructed when they file.
The board heard from three claimants and representatives: Gail Covington described a broken driver-side window after a mower/weed-eating crew worked along Canal Road; Jose Cruz spoke for Florentina Garcia about a chipped windshield estimated at $395; and Donna McArthur described damage to her vehicle condenser after equipment passed on Bells Ferry Road with repair costs cited at $718.90.
Board members and staff repeatedly said state law requires…
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