Commission discusses large ambulance invoice, approves other invoices

County staff raised an invoice from Carolina Remounts for $155,000 to install a new rolling chassis under an existing ambulance. The clerk said the ambulance is contracted and located in North Carolina but that the budget and approval path for the expense were unclear in county records. Commissioners and staff noted communication gaps, asked for clarification and moved to place the ambulance payment on the next agenda to develop a payment plan or budget solution.

After that discussion, commissioners moved to approve all other pending invoices presented since the previous meeting, excluding an invoice presented separately by Clerk Strike; that motion passed by voice vote.

Commissioners instructed staff to follow up with the ambulance vendor and work toward clarifying budget authority and procurement records before taking final payment action.