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Board denies Old Glade Antique Tractor Association request to waive audit/review requirement
Summary
The board declined a one‑time waiver for an Old Glade Antique Tractor Association audit/review tied to a $25,000 county grant, citing the bylaws and taxpayer accountability; one board member abstained because of a volunteer relationship.
The Old Glade Antique Tractor Association asked Washington County for a one‑time exemption from the county bylaw that requires a nonprofit to provide an audit or review when it receives more than $15,000 in county funds. The group had received a regular allocation and a one‑time $25,000 allocation to pay for a building roof.
Ms. Sturgill noted the association’s letter was included in the board packet. One board member disclosed family volunteer activity with the group and said he needed to abstain from the vote. Board members debated the cost of audits and reviews and whether the county should identify lower‑cost reviewers or a list of firms willing to provide limited reviews; several members stressed that audits help protect taxpayer funds and that waiving the requirement for one applicant would create fairness issues.
A motion to deny the exemption passed by voice vote 6-0 with one abstention. Staff said they would follow up with the association to explain the decision and provide a list of auditors/reviewers and options (a review typically costs less than a full audit).
