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Committee discusses late payment from resident; may refer to state's attorney if funds not received
Summary
A committee member reported contact with a payor who said 'his money comes from Texas' and that payment was 'in the mail.' Members agreed to wait one week; if the account remains unpaid they will refer the matter to the state's attorney and invite the payor to the January meeting.
A Management Services Committee member, identified in discussion as Scott, told the committee on Dec. 1 that he spoke with a payor, Ryan Corbett, who said the funds "come from Texas" and that payment was "in the mail." Scott said he did not press the payor for an ultimatum and offered the update for committee consideration.
"He says his money comes from Texas," Scott reported. "It's in the mail."
Committee members discussed next steps, with several urging that the county be firm if payment does not arrive. The chair said the committee should take two parallel paths: attempt to secure payment immediately and, if none is received by the end of the week, turn the matter over to the state's attorney for collections. Members also supported inviting the payor to the January meeting if funds are not received.
One member recommended adding a policy or agenda item on the full board calendar in January to guide future actions if similar delinquency recurs. Several members expressed frustration that multiple extensions had previously been granted to the same individual and said the county should not repeatedly tolerate late payments that obligate staff time.
No formal vote was taken at the meeting. The committee set a short deadline for payment follow‑up and authorized staff to proceed with collection procedures if the account remains unpaid after that period.
