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Mercer County approves state mileage rate and $611,365.54 in claims; "Conflict of Interest" policy fails 2-3
Summary
Commissioners approved the new state mileage rate of $0.725, approved claims totaling $611,365.54, including several large payments, and rejected a proposed Conflict of Interest policy on a 2-3 vote; the treasurer and states attorney requested solicitation of bids for a financial software conversion audit.
At its Jan. 7 meeting, the Mercer County Commission approved a new state mileage reimbursement rate, authorized the payment of claims totaling $611,365.54 and did not adopt a proposed Conflict of Interest policy.
Commissioner Gene Wolf moved to approve the new state mileage rate of $0.725 effective Jan. 1, 2026; Casey Voigt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
A proposed "Conflict of Interest" policy was offered but failed on a 2-3 vote: Wolf and Mark Pierce voted yes; Commissioners Jamee Folk, Casey Voigt and Rick Bauman voted no. The minutes record the roll call but do not provide additional detail on amendments or specific policy language.
Treasurer Dawn Grannis and States Attorney Todd Schwarz requested approval to solicit bids for a financial software conversion audit; the minutes state that solicitations will be made and applications presented to the board for final approval. The minutes do not record the final procurement outcome.
Commissioner Mark Pierce moved to approve all bills as presented. The claims list totaled $611,365.54 and included notable payments such as Vanguard Appraisals ($59,895.10), Lake Country Chevrolet ($110,792.00), Tyler Technologies ($43,369.99), Blue Hawk Audio Video ($22,347.05), and Mercer County Fair Association ($75,000.00).
The minutes record the approval of revenues and claims and note that solicitations and audit applications will return to the board for further action.
