Board approves claims; two payments drew recusals from supervisors with ties to vendors
Summary
Supervisors approved two claims that prompted abstentions: a $185 claim to Diversified Drug Testing associated with Supervisor Claybaugh, and a $50.98 claim to Johnny's Welding Inc. associated with Supervisor Jurgens. Both motions carried with the named supervisors abstaining.
The Gage County Board of Supervisors approved routine claims but recorded abstentions where supervisors reported conflicts.
The board approved Claim No. 2508000083 to Diversified Drug Testing in the amount of $185.00; Supervisor Claybaugh stated an association with the company and abstained from the vote. The motion passed 6–0 with Claybaugh abstaining.
Later the board approved Claim No. 2508000086 to Johnny's Welding Inc. in the amount of $50.98; the county noted that a board member had an association with the vendor and recorded an abstention by Supervisor Jurgens. The motion passed 6–0 with Jurgens abstaining.
The board chair noted the new claims-pay system and the need to correct a few line items during the transition. Supervisors approved the claims after the named abstentions were recorded; the meeting minutes indicate the board is working through procedural refinements for the new system.
