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Harrison County approves $43.70 claim after resident says county road crew put rock through his rear window
Summary
Resident Jonathan Holiday told the board a county road crew's weed-trimming work sent a rock through his vehicle's rear window; after reviewing estimates the board approved a motion to pay $43.70 to cover the repair estimate and considered adjusting weed-control methods in tightly packed subdivisions.
Jonathan Holiday of Gulfport testified to the board that while eating breakfast an officer came to his door and informed him that a county road crew had put a rock through his vehicle’s rear window while working the curb. "One of the Harrison County road crew ... had put a rock through my window," Holiday said, asking the county to pay for repairs.
Board members discussed the county's usual practice of notifying residents to move parked vehicles when crews perform lawn care. Supervisors noted that in densely populated subdivisions with on-street parking, that precaution can be difficult. Holiday provided two repair estimates; the board discussed a $43.70 estimate from a local vendor and moved to pay the claim on the basis the damage was caused by a county employee.
The motion to pay the $43.70 claim passed by voice vote. County staff and supervisors also discussed alternatives for future weed control in tight lot areas (e.g., spot herbicide application rather than weed eaters) to reduce the risk of flying debris.
The board approved payment and the resident was advised the claim would be processed; the board did not announce additional disciplinary action against any individual employee at the meeting.
