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Williston commissioners approve $9.38 million in payroll and claims, and several business licenses

Board of City Commissioners · July 1, 2026
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Summary

On a unanimous vote the board approved the consent agenda, which included detailed claims and payroll (Grand Total $9,377,251.02), multiple business licenses and contractor authorizations; the items were approved by voice vote.

The Board of City Commissioners on May 10 approved the consent agenda, including payroll and claims covering checks issued from April 20 through May 3, 2018 and the approval of multiple business licenses and routine authorizations.

The meeting record lists itemized checks and vendor payments across many departments and projects. The clerk recorded total claims of $8,365,015.36 and total payroll of $1,012,235.66 for a grand total of $9,377,251.02 covering 623 checks. Business licenses approved included Bill’s Back 40 (tobacco), Bakken Taxi (new vehicle), G‑Style Transport (bulk storage) and James Borseth (auctioneer), among others. The commission approved the entire consent agenda on a unanimous voice vote after a motion by Commissioner Lemus and second by Commissioner Jorgenson.

Other routine items approved in consent included authorization to bid on contracts and contractor licenses. The consent agenda covers a broad set of standard administrative approvals that finance and department staff reconcile before the meeting.