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District approves $183,001.86 in claims and adopts ordinance clarifying claims payment authority
Summary
The board approved the meeting minutes, a claims list totaling $183,001.86, and adopted Ordinance No. 2024-2 clarifying statutory authority for the fiscal officer to draw warrants for payment of claims under Indiana Code §5-11-10-1.6(c)(5).
The Saint Joseph County Regional Water and Sewer District reviewed financial reports and approved claims totaling $183,001.86 at the meeting.
A district financial report presented fund balances for several service areas: Auton ($81,004 reported, with an anticipated adjustment for an interfund deposit), Granger ($352,003.96), Carriage Hills ($116,003.15, noted to be about $34,000 higher once an internal transfer is reflected) and Wyatt ($111,006.94). The general fund balance was reported as $14,008.56. The fiscal officer noted late-added invoices, including grinder repairs and scrubber media, which increased the claims total to $183,001.86; the board approved payment of that amount by voice vote.
The board also moved and approved the January 9 meeting minutes by voice vote.
On a separate item the board considered Ordinance No. 2024-2, described as an ordinance of the Saint Joseph County Regional Water and Sewer District regarding the approval of claims. Counsel and staff explained that because the ordinance does not set rates and because the authority to allow the fiscal officer and financial advisor to draw warrants is enumerated in statute (citing Indiana Code section 5-11-10-1.6(c)(5) as referenced at the meeting), the ordinance did not require a separate public hearing or notice. A motion to adopt the ordinance carried by voice vote.
Ending: The ordinances and claims approval will allow staff to process payments in the event of missed meetings or absences, according to staff comments. No changes to rates were proposed.
