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Commission approves $10,499 phone purchase and routine bills

Traverse County Commission · May 19, 2026

Summary

Traverse County authorized a revised one-time phone cost of $10,499.83 after reviewing alternative quotes, and approved routine claims including a $15,383.30 payment to Minnewaska Community Health Services and 24 small claims totaling $8,605.10.

County Coordinator Lisa Zahl told commissioners that, after follow-up with IT and concerns raised about the less expensive option, staff obtained a new quote for the same phones that raised the one-time cost to $10,499.83 while leaving monthly costs unchanged. The Board approved the revised phone quote unanimously on a motion by Chad Metz, seconded by Dwight Nelson.

The Board also approved claims and bills. Noted vendors and amounts included American Solutions for Business ($2,135.82), City of Browns Valley ($2,863.22), Morris Electronics ($2,063.17), Summit Fire Protection ($2,089.45) and Minnewaska Community Health Services ($15,383.30). Per Minnesota Statute 375.12, the minutes record 24 claims of $2,000.00 or less totaling $8,605.10.

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