Board approves $1.09 million accounts-payable list; staff say wastewater grant line included $250,000 payment
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Summary
Commissioners approved an accounts-payable batch totaling $1,092,418.77 on Aug. 7. Finance staff said a substantial portion was related to wastewater treatment grants, including roughly $250,000 tied to a project described as 'Sylvia's.'
The Broadband County Board of Commissioners approved the accounts-payable run of $1,092,418.77 at its Aug. 7 meeting.
During discussion, a commissioner noted the county remains high on contracted nursing costs but said progress in hiring could reduce future contract spending. Finance staff advised that a significant portion of the current accounts-payable total reflected contingent grants tied to wastewater treatment work, and cited an item of roughly $250,000 associated with a project referenced in the meeting as “Sylvia’s.”
Why it matters: the accounts-payable approval authorizes payment of invoices that affect the county’s cash flow and budget; the wastewater payment represents a single large item within the batch and may be grant-funded. Commissioners emphasized the goal of reducing ongoing contracted nursing expenses as in‑house hires increase.
Next steps: staff will process the payments and continue recruitment efforts to reduce agency nursing expenses; finance will monitor the accounts-payable run going forward.
Ending: The board approved the motion and voted unanimously to move ahead with payment processing.