(A) The Town Clerk-Treasurer may pay certain claims prior to Council allowance as follows: the types of claims which may be paid before Council allowance include:
(1) Property or services purchased from the U.S. government;
(2) License or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or connection charges;
(5) General grant programs where advance refunding is not prohibited and the contracting party posts sufficient security to cover the amount advanced;
(6) Grants of state funds;
(7) Maintenance or service agreements;
(8) Leases or rental agreements;
(9) Bond or coupon payments;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal, or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(13) Expenses described in an ordinance.
(B) The Town Council shall review and allow the claims paid prior to allowance by the Town Council at the next regular or special meeting following the pre-approved payment of such claims.
(Ord. 2004-4, passed 7-12-2004)