Carroll County commissioners approve routine motions; treasurer reports $43.9M on deposit

The Carroll County Commissioners moved through routine business on July 13, 2026, approving prior meeting minutes, travel agreements and payment of county bills totaling $209,447.84.

During the meeting the chair called for each motion, which was seconded and carried with spoken ayes. The commission also approved paying bills without prior authorization as a separate motion; the meeting record reflects approval but does not list individual vote names for those motions.

The chair shared the weekly animal control report: five dogs were impounded for the July 5–6 reporting week; three were adopted, three redeemed, none were euthanized, and one citation was issued for failure to physically confine or restrain a dog. The clerk presented two community notices: the Carroll County General Health District is seeking volunteers for a monthly pop‑up food pantry (first Wednesday, noon–2 p.m.; sign‑up via QR code or by phone), and the Friendship Center is accepting applications for a driver and substitute driver and will be closed next week for the fair.

Treasurer Jeff Yeager presented the county quarterly investment report for the period ending 06/30/2026. He reported total funds on deposit of $43,936,179.04 and read second‑quarter and year‑to‑date interest figures aloud; the meeting record includes multiple interest amounts read by the treasurer. Commissioners asked questions about tax bills; the treasurer confirmed that tax bills have been mailed and are due July 31 and that the bills will reflect a second‑quarter credit described in the meeting as a cap or credit on the bill.

With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made and seconded and the meeting was adjourned.