Davis Hurley’s first coyote claim earned more than a payment during the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors’ first regularly scheduled October meeting. It also brought a round of applause from the crowd.
Supervisors recognized Hurley during the meeting at the county Government Center on Slate Creek as the board approved 24 coyote claims totaling $2,400. The county pays $100 per coyote.
Anthony Viers submitted the most claims, seven, totaling $700.
Randy Wimmer, Tim Sisk, Charles Justice and Anthony Scarberry each submitted two claims, totaling $200 apiece.
Jason Stacey, Charles Byers, Jimmy Clevinger, Jeffrey Blankenship, James Cantrell, Hunter Hale, Mark Stacy, Russell Kelly and Davis Hurley each submitted one claim for $100.
Hurley’s recognition created a personal moment during the board’s business, as attendees joined supervisors in applauding his first claim.
