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Commission debate over Shouse Professional Services contract ends with termination motion failing
Summary
Commissioners debated terminating Shouse Professional Services' disaster‑recovery contract amid concerns about fees, invoices and FEMA documentation; proponents argued replacing the contractor could save tens of thousands monthly, while opponents warned losing expertise could jeopardize FEMA reimbursements — the motion to terminate failed.
Carter County commissioners on Jan. 25 considered a motion to terminate their contract with Shouse Professional Services, the county's disaster‑recovery contractor; after extended discussion the motion failed.
Commissioner (mover) told the board the county has continued paying Shouse at about $50,000–$60,000 per month and moved to terminate the contract with 30 days’ notice and solicit another firm to support the highway department’s bridge projects. "We still have them on for $50,000 a month," the mover said, arguing that the…
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