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Commissioners approve payroll, operating claims, contracts and an appointment
Summary
The board approved July payroll and operating claims totaling roughly $3.74 million combined, approved several contracts (HVAC maintenance and Peterson Consulting for capital asset listing), authorized a 60‑day sick payout for a long‑service sheriff's employee, and appointed Ron Schafer to the Alcohol Beverage Board. All recorded motions carried 2‑0.
Auditor Mike Rosenbaum read payroll ending July 24, 2026 of $1,544,450.50 and operating expense claims of $2,195,756.90; Commissioner Joe Haney moved and President Steve Holifield seconded approval of both; each motion carried 2‑0. The board also approved a 60‑day sick payout for Rebecca Popplewell, a 49½‑year sheriff's department employee, after Sheriff Ron Heeg recommended the action.
On contracting matters, Angie Davis recommended the county approach the Council to approve an HVAC maintenance contract with D. A. Dodd; the commissioners approved the recommendation 2‑0. Auditor Rosenbaum said Peterson Consulting Services was needed for the county's capital asset listing required for audit; the commission approved the contract 2‑0. Commissioner Haney moved to appoint Ron Schafer to the Alcohol Beverage Board to replace Rodney McCormick; the motion carried 2‑0. The board adjourned at 10:46 a.m.
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