[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bloomfield 4-23-2013 (Ch. 6 of the 2016 Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Bloomfield has determined that public utility services (electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone), postage, debt service, freight and express charges may be necessary to be paid for prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees.
The Board of Trustees authorizes prepayment in advance of the audit of claims for public utility services (electric, gas, water, sewer, telephone), postage, debt service, freight and express charges.
[Added 3-25-2020]
In the event of unusual circumstances or an emergency as determined by the Mayor, the Clerk/Treasurer will be granted the authority to pay all outstanding claims of the Village of Bloomfield in advance of the audit of claims, prior to or in lieu of the Board of Trustees meeting. The Mayor will cosign all checks after having reviewed the vouchers.
All such claims will be presented to the Board of Trustees at the next regular meeting for audit.
The claimant and the officer incurring or approving the same shall be jointly and severally liable for the amount disallowed by the Board of Trustees.