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Commissioners approve $941,246.73 in vendor claims and payroll; discuss US Bank jail payment schedule
Summary
The Starke County board approved vendor claims of $941,246.73 and payroll claims of $313,689.94, reviewed litigation status and confirmed a US Bank jail payment of $529,500 split into two annual installments through 2032.
Starke County commissioners voted to approve vendor claims totaling $941,246.73 and payroll claims of $313,689.94.
Staff also briefed the board on ongoing litigation: the county had prevailed at the trial level and the opposing party filed an appeal; the county had an award of attorney fees at the lower court level and were preparing appellate briefing. During vendor claims review, a substantial line item for the jail project payment to US Bank was identified and discussed. Staff said the payment of $529,500 is due in two installments (January 1 and July 1) and that the obligation runs through 2032.
The motions to approve vendor claims and payroll claims were both moved, seconded and approved with recorded "Aye" votes.
What's next: Routine accounts payable and payroll processing will continue; staff will circulate litigation briefs as appropriate and continue to budget for the jail payment schedule through 2032.
