Commission approves $369,814.66 in county bills and directs treasurer to solicit RFPs from local banks

The Board of Union County Commissioners approved payment of $369,814.66 in county bills and instructed the treasurer to pursue a request-for-proposals process for county banking services.

Treasurer Shea Arnett presented comparative proposals and service-fee information from local banks and the commission directed her to issue an RFP to solicit formal proposals. Later in the meeting, bills totaling $369,814.66 were presented; Commissioner W. Carr Vincent moved to approve payment with the addition of the quarterly payment for the Extension Office. Commissioner Lloyd 'Red' Miller seconded and the motion carried with a recorded vote of "ALL AYE." The minutes reflect the bills were approved and the quarterly payment included.

The commission also approved two healthcare assistance claims in a unanimous vote.

Next steps: Treasurer Arnett will issue the RFP to local banks for county banking services; the county will process approved bills per normal accounts-payable procedures.