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| Meeting Called to Order by President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilwoman Norrick, Councilman Gale, Councilwoman Keller, Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Vaughn, Councilman Emery and President Steele. Also Present: Madison County Aud.. | |
| President Steele then outlines procedure to reorganization of Council and election of officers for 2024. | |
| President Steele opens meeting for nomination for Council President. Motion: Nomination of Ben Gale for President Moved: Anthony Emery Seconded: Diana Likens Motion: Nomination of Jodi Norrick for President Moved: Mikeal Vaughn Seconded: Bet.. | |
| Floor opened for nominations for Council Vice President. Nomination: of Anthony Emery for Vice President Moved: Diana Likens Seconded: Ben Gale Motion: to close nominations for Vice President Moved: Ben Gale Seconded: Diana Likens Motion: to.. | |
| Approval of Minutes for November 14, 2023 and December 11, 2023 Motion:to amend November 14, 2023 minutes Moved: Bethany KellerMotion dies for lack of second | |
| Approval of Minutes Motion:to accept Minutes as writtenMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana Likens Motion: to Amend prior motion to accept October 10, 2023, Minutes as writtenMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana Likens Motion:to amend Minutes of Octo.. | |
| Motion:to table approval of Minutes of November 14, 2023 and December 11, 2023 Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously | |
| Approval of Agenda for meeting Motion:to amend agenda to move public comment immediately following comments of Council President and move public hearing items above the requests for new money Miscellaneous FundsMoved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Jodi N.. | |
| Comments made by Council President Gale | |
| Rick Gardner, Auditor, presents Auditor’s report to Council | |
| Larry Strange, Planning Director, requests Council approval for the Senior Planner to travel to Midland, Texas, to view a battery energy storage facility operated by Jupiter Power. Motion:to approve out of state travel request of Planning Departme.. | |
| Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests Council to appoint Nancy Anderson for a two (2) year term and Tom Bannon for a four (4) year term, to the newly formed Madison County Parks and Recreation Board. Motion:to appoint Nancy Anderson for a two (.. | |
| President Gale presents Resolution 2024-1A, Encumbrances, to the Council. Motion:to approve Resolution 2023-1A, by title only, approving Encumbrances Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jodi Norrick Motion Passed, unanimously | |
| President Gale presents transfer requests of Sheriff/Jail and Highway Department to the Council. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Sheriff /Jail and Highway Department Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. S.. | |
| Traci Lane, Juvenile Probation, makes new money request in Juvenile Diversion Planning Fund – 9179. Motion:to approve new money request as presented. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Jodi Norrick Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS J.. | |
| Dee Dee Keesling, Director of Recycling Center, requests new money in Recycling Center Fund – 4967 Motion:to approve new money request as presented. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS RE.. | |
| Engineer Bastin requests new money in Highway Fund – 1176 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – JESSICA BASTIN NEW MO.. | |
| Rob Steele, on behalf of Lisa Cannon, IT Director, requests new money in JobSource ITS Fund – 4919 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS ITS – L.. | |
| Angie Abel, Recorder, requests new money in Recorder’s Perpetuation Fund – 1189 Legal Counsel indicates that no appropriation needs to be made from the Recorder’s Perpetuation Fund, inasmuch as she was granted authority to spend up to a maximum amo.. | |
| Steve Richardson, Director of Madison County Coalition Against Substance Abuse requests new money in Local Drug Free Communities Fund – 1148 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passe.. | |
| Andrew Hanna, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, then requests new money in Law Enforcement Fund – 2502. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed Councilwoman Keller was out of the Council Ch.. | |
| Chief Deputy Hanna then requests new money in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Fund – 8907 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS PROS.. | |
| Chief Deputy Hanna then requests new money in High Tech Crime Unit – 9167. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMING.. | |
| John Beeman, Sheriff, requests new money in Accident Report Fund – 1101, Firearms Fund – 1156, Sex/Violent Officer Fund – 1192, Continuing Education Fund – 2503, Sheriff Donation Fund – 4101, LE Aid Fund – 4917, Photo Fund – 4937 and Sheriff Sale F.. | |
| Honorable Scott Norrick, Chief Judge of Madison Unified Court System, and Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, request new money in VASIA Fund – 9137. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion .. | |
| Chief Judge Norrick and Court Administrator Hunter then requests new money in Interpreter Grant Fund – 9142 and Family Court Grant Fund – 9171. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Pas.. | |
| Motion:to suspend rules and hear the request for new money in Family Recovery Court Grant Fund – 9177 at this meetingMoved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously | |
| Honorable Stephen Koester, Judge of Circuit Court Division II, and Magistrate Grey Chandler request new money in Family Recovery Court Grant Fund – 9177. Motion:to approve new money request as to presented.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emer.. | |
| Honorable Angela Warner Sims, Judge Circuit Court Division I, requests new money in SIM Grant Fund – 8217, DOC-Drug Court 2024 Fund – 9144, DOC-Prosecutor 2024 Fund – 9146, DOC-ReEntry Court 2024 Fund – 9149, DOC-Mental Health Court 2024 Fund – 915.. | |
| Stephenie Mellinger, Health Department Director, requests new money in Health First Fund – 1161 Motion:to open this request for new money for public comment Moved: Bethany Keller Seconded: Jodi NorrickRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick, Cou.. | |
| Jim Janes, citizen, makes comment | |
| Karesa Knight-Wilkerson, citizen, makes comment | |
| Larry Savage, citizen, makes comment | |
| Kristopher Bilbrey, citizen, makes comment | |
| Veda Morris-May, citizen, makes comment (Minority Health) | |
| Denise Spooner, citizen, makes comment Motion:to table request and hold an advertised public hearing on this matterMoved: Bethany KellerMotion dies for lack of second Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Diana LikensSeconded.. | |
| Health Director Mellinger then requests new money in HMEP4 Fund – 8204, SHSP Grant Fund – 8225, Covid Safety Compliance Fund – 8905 and FIMR Grant Fund – 9178, Motion:to approve new money requests as presented Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal .. | |
| Linda Smith, Clerk, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Clerk IV-D. President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appeared to comment. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal Vaughn.. | |
| Sheriff Beeman requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jodi Norrick President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appear.. | |
| Bill Decker, County Agent, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, County Agent. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jodi Norrick President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this specific reques.. | |
| Traci Lane, Juvenile Probation, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Juvenile Probation. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this sp.. | |
| President Gale indicates there is now before the Council the reappropration of unused appropriations in the ARPA Fund – 8950. Motion:to approve reappropriation request Moved: Anthony Emery Seconded: Rob Steele President Gale opens meeting for publi.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1C, Sheriff/Jail, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1C for Sheriff/Jail. Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Anthony EmeryRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick, Cou.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1D, Highway, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1D for Highway. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal VaughnRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick, Councilman S.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1E, Juvenile Probation, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1E for Juvenile Probation. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jodi NorrickRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman .. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1F, Health Department, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1F for Health Department. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal VaughnRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman N.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1G, Recorder’s Perpetuation Fund, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1G for Recorder’s Perpetuation Fund. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana LikensRoll Call Vote:.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1H, Prosecutor, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1 H for Prosecutor. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal VaughnRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick, Counc.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1I , Information Technology Services, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1I for Information Technology Services. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony EmeryRoll Ca.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1J, Recycling Center, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1J for Recycling Center. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal VaughnRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Nor.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1K, ARPA Fund, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1K for ARPA Fund. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana LikensRoll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick, Councilma.. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-1L, Problem Solving Courts, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-1L for Problem Solving Courts with addition of two items for Family Resource Court, being Director fo.. | |
| President Gale opens the meeting for public comment. | |
| David Kane, Director of Community Corrections, makes public comment | |
| Larry Savage, citizen, makes comment | |
| Motion:to adjournMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed, unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for February 13,2024 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse. |
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