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Mason County Fiscal Court approves routine reports, vehicle purchase and housing change orders
Summary
At its Feb. 13 meeting, Mason County Fiscal Court approved the 2023 settlement, monthly departmental reports (sheriff, landfill, recycling, jail), authorized purchase and outfitting of a sheriff vehicle under state contract, and approved senior-housing change orders and a Fair Housing policy.
The Mason County Fiscal Court on Feb. 13 approved a series of routine motions and several procurement and project items during its regular meeting.
Key outcomes at a glance
- 2023 settlement: Clerk Schumacher presented receipts of $5,714,222.85 and disbursements of $5,578,093.88 (excess fees $136,128.97). The court approved acceptance of the settlement by roll call.
- Monthly reports: The court approved January reports from the sheriff’s office (tax disbursements and vehicle report), landfill, recycling center, emergency management, detention center and animal shelter after staff presentations.
- Sheriff vehicle purchase: Commissioners discussed state contract bids for a 2023 Dodge Durango and related outfitting. Don Franklin Group’s vehicle and outfitting were presented as the lowest overall option; the court authorized proceeding with purchase and outfitting under state contract.
- Senior housing project: The court approved a Fair Housing policy/grievance procedure for an East End senior housing CDBG project and approved contract change orders, including a no‑cost acknowledgment and a small change order for $1,055.21.
- Grants and sponsorships: Treasurer and staff reported additional claims and a quarter revenue update; the court approved authorization to pay claims (including additional claims totaling $70,921.40) and noted an approved $5,000 chamber sponsorship effective next fiscal year.
Many agenda items were approved by motion and roll call; commissioners and staff praised volunteer groups and department work throughout the packet items.
Next steps: Staff will continue to implement approved change orders, coordinate vehicle procurement work with vendors and update the court on grant and funding outcomes as they occur.
