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Polk County commissioners approve monthly claims and warrants
Summary
At the May 19 meeting, the Polk County Board of Commissioners voted to allow county claims and have warrants drawn against multiple funds; notable items included payroll and large equipment and gravel purchases listed in the claims register.
The Polk County Board of Commissioners on May 19 voted to allow county claims and direct warrants to be drawn against the listed funds, Chairman Westring moved and Commissioner Boruch seconded the motion, and the roll-call vote was recorded as Westring, aye; Boruch, aye; Boss, aye.
The claims register presented at the meeting included General Fund payroll of $88,323.73 and vendor payments such as Physicians Laboratory PC ($2,575.00) and Justice Data Solutions ($800.00). Road Fund items included road salaries of $37,419.50 and large material and contractor invoices, including Johnson Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. ($29,391.89) and Overland Sand & Gravel ($41,282.19). The Equipment Sinking Fund listed an equipment expense to Murphy Tractor & Equipment for $98,900.00, and the Inheritance Tax Fund included a Murphy Tractor & Equipment charge of $138,891.81.
Board action was limited to approving the claims and issuing warrants; no additional policy changes or budget amendments were made. Recorded minutes show the board approved other fund disbursements and standard reimbursements as listed in the published claims register.
The board adjourned at 11:45 a.m. and will next meet on May 26 and June 2, 2026; agendas are available at the County Clerk's office.
