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Commissioners approve warrants, payroll and audit engagement; amend recycling purchase and authorize repairs
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Summary
The board approved accounts payable warrants, payroll warrants, engaged RHR Smith for the 2026 audit at $5,175, amended a recycling container purchase authorization to $32,000, and approved a $3,060.74 generator repair payment.
At the March 17 meeting, the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners approved routine finance items including warrants, payroll and several procurement authorizations.
Treasurer (speaker 4) presented accounts payable warrant 46 for $503,667.15 (including $150,000 in ARPA funding to the town of Waldenborough) and warrant 47 for $103,338.47; both were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The board also approved payroll warrant 2026-6 ($264,093.18, paid March 20) and bureau payroll warrant 2026-7 ($291,125.75), with members noting payrolls are under budget.
Commissioners authorized the county treasurer to sign an engagement with RHR Smith for the 2026 audit at a fee of $5,175 and approved the related purchase order. The board also approved an amendment increasing authorization for four roll-off recycling containers from $25,000 to $32,000; the administrator said funds are available in the capital reserve account.
The meeting approved a $3,060.74 payment to Cummins Northeast for courthouse generator repairs (water pump, fan belt, gaskets) carried out after preventive maintenance indicated a leak. The board discussed maintenance frequency (semiannual) and vendor arrangements.
All finance-related motions were approved by voice vote with recorded ayes.
