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Mercer County Commission approves $332,535.67 in payments, accepts $13,327 NDIRF conferment and advances audit review
Summary
The commission approved vouchers totaling $332,535.67 and accepted a $13,327 conferment check from NDIRF to apply toward the 2026 insurance premium. The board also approved a change order for the 2023 State Audit to allow on-site review and heard an update on Eide Bailly payroll work.
At its April 16, 2025 meeting, the Mercer County Commission reviewed and approved payment of vouchers totaling $332,535.67. Commissioner Jamee Folk moved to approve the bills presented, Commissioner Mark Pierce seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. Among the payments listed in the minutes were Wilmington Trust NA for $199,487.50, CHS Inc. for $31,380.00 and Duane's Body Shop Inc. for $24,015.69; the minutes provide a full vendor list and the total.
The board accepted an NDIRF conferment check for $13,327.00 and agreed to apply it toward Mercer County’s 2026 insurance premium expense. Commissioner Rick Bauman moved to accept the check, Commissioner Folk seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
The commission also approved a change order for the 2023 State Audit to permit an on-site audit review; Commissioner Folk moved for approval and Commissioner Pierce seconded. Commissioner Pierce additionally provided an update on Eide Bailly’s progress addressing payroll issues. The minutes do not record further details about the audit change order beyond the motion to allow on-site review.
The meeting recessed briefly and reconvened before commissioners completed review of vouchers and adjourned at 10:48 a.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in the Mercer County Government Center boardroom in Stanton.
