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Harrison County approves annual mosquito-control contract amid disclosed conflict of interest
Summary
The county approved a mosquito-control contract covering May 1–Aug 31, 2025; Health Department Administrator Jennifer Caffrey disclosed an employee conflict of interest because the employee's son would perform the service.
The Harrison County Commissioners approved an annual mosquito-control contract April 7 for the period May 1 through Aug. 31, 2025, after Health Department Administrator Jennifer Caffrey presented the agreement and disclosed a conflict of interest filed by a health department employee.
Caffrey told the board that employee Danny Schroeder filed a conflict of interest because his son, Josh Schroeder, will perform the mosquito-control service. Commissioner Annissa Kellum moved to approve the contract and authorize County Commissioner Nelson Stepro to sign; Commissioner Brad Wiseman seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3 ayes and 0 nays.
The meeting record does not include the contract price or contractor name for the mosquito service; the Health Department or county clerk should be consulted for the full contract text and any procurement or contracting documentation. The commissioners did not indicate that the disclosed conflict prevented approval; they approved the contract after the disclosure and authorization for signature.
