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Motion to terminate Schaus Professional Services contract fails amid split vote

Carter County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

Summary

A motion to terminate the county's contract with Schaus Professional Services failed on a 6–12 vote; earlier in the meeting the commission approved two Schaus invoices, one of them drawing several 'no' votes.

During commission comments on Jan. 20, Commissioner Danny Deal moved, with Angie Odom seconding, to terminate the contract with Schaus Professional Services after the required 30‑day notice and to seek a new contract for the Highway Department. The motion failed on a recorded vote of 6 yes and 12 no.

Earlier in the meeting the commission approved payment to Schaus Professional Services for Invoice #10626 in the amount of $50,479.50 (motion passed with 13 yes, 5 no recorded) and Invoice #10726 for $2,880.00 (also passed 13 yes, 5 no recorded). The minutes show dissenting votes on the larger invoice but do not record why individual commissioners voted 'no.'

The failed termination leaves the existing contract in place; commissioners discussed locating a new contract if termination had passed, but no further procedural direction was recorded once the motion failed.

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