Speaker 4, the board’s financial presenter, reported the county opened October with $114,003.18, had total receipts of $3,799 and total disbursements of $27,008.74, leaving the October balance reported as $89,009.27 and an updated balance reported on Nov. 19 as roughly $81,007.22 (the transcript contains a trailing cents ambiguity). Speaker 4 said a loan from Greene County reimbursed a $40,000 Bobcat (skid-steer) purchase and that the loan will be repaid over 60 months.

Board members asked for clarification on timing of a state reimbursement; Speaker 1 said the county had not yet received the state payment and, according to Speaker 4, the state cited a computer glitch and asked for a re-invoice. Speaker 4 said he expected the payment within a week after re-invoicing. He also flagged higher-than-usual personal-services disbursements because October had three pay periods and noted higher professional fees tied to a state board of accounts audit and a carryover payment.

Speaker 4 described customary year-end longevity bonuses: two full-time employees receive larger bonuses and part-time workers receive a smaller holiday stipend (historically about $200). He suggested specific example amounts in discussion (a $600 and $200 figure were mentioned during discussion) but the transcript contains inconsistent naming and amounts; the board moved to approve the bonuses. Speaker 1 moved to approve longevity bonuses; Speaker 3 seconded. Chair called for the vote and the motion was approved by voice.

Speaker 4 said he had contacted Tina Market at the Department of Local Government Finance who advised that because the Bobcat purchase was reimbursed by a county loan it likely would not count against the county’s budget, but he would confirm with the state board of accounts. He had called the state board of accounts but had not yet received a reply.

Speaker 1 moved to approve the financial statements and claims for the period; the motion was seconded (per the transcript) and approved by voice.

What happens next: the treasurer will follow up with the state board of accounts to confirm whether an additional appropriation is required and monitor receipt of the state reimbursement. The board expects the December property tax settlement to provide a small disbursement to the fund.