Meeting: County Council second Tuesday

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Approval of Minutes for April 12, 2022 Motion:to approveMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jerry Alexander Motion Passed, unanimously

Approval of May 10, 2021 agenda Motion:to approve as presented with the exception of Public Safety & Jail items that were addedMoved: Rob Steele Seconded: Anthony Emery Motion PassedCouncilman Fred Reese and Councilman Mikeal Vaughn opposed.

Madison County Auditor Rick Gardner shares operating balances and revenues with the Council members.

Stephenie Mellinger, Health Department, requests to travel out of state for an employee to Maryland.Motion:to approveMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously

Lisa Cannon, IT, requests to travel out of state to Las Vegas for several employees.Motion:to approveMoved: Fred ReeseSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously

Rick Gardner, Auditor, requests to travel out of state.Motion:to approveMoved: Fred ReeseSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously

Motion:to pass transfer as presentedMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed, unanimously

Motion:to approve the new money request in the Cornerstone Perpetuation Fund - 1202Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously

Madison County Scott Mellinger requests new money in Firearms Training Fund 1156, Sex/Violent Offender Fund – 1192, Sheriff Cont. Ed Fund – 2503, Sheriff Donation Fund – 4101, LE Aid Fund – 4917, and Mad Co Sheriff Photo Fund – 4937. President Gale opens for public comment. No comment to be heard.Motion:to approveMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously

Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, requests new money in the Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund – 2200 and the Chem People Task Force Fund – 9130. President Gale opens for public comment. No comment to be heard.Motion:to approveMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously

Judge Koester requests new money in the Public Safety Fund – 1170.President Gale opens for public comment. -Ken de la Bastide, The Herald Bulletin, makes a comment.Motion:to approveMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously

David Kane, Madison County Community Corrections, requests new money from Public Safety – 1170 or the General Fund – 1000. President Gale opens for public comment. No comment to be heard.Motion:to approve the request from the Public Safety Fund Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion PassedCouncilman Fred Reese opposed.

Andrew Hanna, Deputy Prosecutor, requests new money in the General Fund – 1000. President Gale opens for public comment: -Katherine Callahan, Chief Deputy Coroner, makes a comment. -Jodi Norrick makes a comment. Motion:to approve for $6,000.00Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion PassedCouncilman Fred Reese votes no. Councilman Mikeal Vaughn notes no.

President Gale requests new money in the General Fund – 1000. President Gale opens for public comment. No comment to be heard.Motion:to approveMoved: Fred ReeseSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously

The Commissioners request new money in the General Fund – 1000. President Gale opens for public comment. -Katherine Callahan makes a comment. -Kristy Grabowski makes a comment. -Ken de la Bastide makes a comment.Motion:to not accept the requestMoved: Fred ReeseSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion FailedRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilman Reese, Councilman Vaughn. No – Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Alexander, Councilman Steele, Councilman Emery, President Gale.

Motion:to approve the requestMoved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion PassedRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Alexander, Councilman Steele, Councilman Emery, President Gale. No – Councilman Reese, Councilman Vaughn.

Stacey Hinton, Planning Commission, requests new money in the General Fund – 1000. President Gale opens for public comment. -Resident makes a comment.Motion:to approve as presentedMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed Councilman Fred Reese votes no. Councilman Mikeal Vaughn notes no.

Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-5C – An Ordinance Modifying 2022 Salaries in the Public Safety Fund for Courts Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously

Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-5D – An Ordinance Modifying 2022 Salaries in the Public Safety Fund For MCCCMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion PassedCouncilman Reese votes no.

Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-5E – An Ordinance Modifying 2022 Salaries in the General Fund for County Admin. Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed Roll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Alexander, Councilman Steele, Councilman Emery, President Gale. No – Councilman Reese, Councilman Vaughn

Auditor Rick Garner gives an update on balances based upon actions taken during the course of the meeting.

Motion:to adjournMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed, unanimouslyRegular Council Meeting is scheduled for June 14,2022 at 6:00PM in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.