(A) The Clerk/Treasurer be allowed to pay certain types of claims prior to Council allowance, which could include:
(1) Property or services purchased or leased from:
(a) The U.S. government; or
(b) An agency or a political subdivision of the U.S. government.
(2) License fees or permit fees;
(3) Insurance premiums;
(4) Utility payments or utility connection charges;
(5) Federal grant programs if:
(a) Advance funding is not prohibited; and
(b) The contracting party provides sufficient security for the money advanced.
(6) Grants of state funds authorized by statue;
(7) Maintenance agreements or service agreements;
(8) Lease agreements or rental agreements;
(9) Principal and interest payments on bonds;
(10) Payroll;
(11) State, federal, or county taxes;
(12) Expenses that must be paid because of emergency circumstances; and
(13) A product or service for which the Town Council has accepted a bid.
(B) Such payments must be supported by a fully itemized claim or bill and certified by the Clerk/Treasurer. The Town Council shall review and allow the claim at the next regular or special meeting following pre-approved payment of the expense.
(Ord. 2016-01, passed - -2016)