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Stephenson County board discusses late fees, pending lawsuit and vendor interest claims
Summary
Board members approved regular claims but spent much of the meeting discussing late fees and a lingering lawsuit that staff say has delayed payments; a vendor presented a statement alleging about $131,400 in interest on a bill reportedly under $7,500.
The Stephenson County board approved routine claims totaling $21,147.60 but spent substantial discussion time on why late fees are appearing on invoices and whether the county can recover damages tied to a pending lawsuit.
Board members opened the discussion after a motion to approve claims was made and seconded. A board member identified as Ashley said the county has been unable to complete certain transactions because of a lawsuit she described as mistaken and…
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