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Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 14

Union County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

I. Roll Call

Commissioners in attendance are Darryl Harvell, Kent Pitts, Max Miller (absent), Bobby Toler Jr., and David Gould.

II. Call Meeting to Order

The Union County Board of Commissioners met for a regular meeting in the Union County Courthouse Community Room at 8:30 am. County Board Chairman Miller called the meeting to order.

III. Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Commissioner Harvell and seconded by Commissioner Gould to approve the Regular Meeting Minutes from September 23, 2022.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

IV. Public Comments

Doug Campbell informed the board that Toledo Cemetery Road is still in need of work.

V. Committee Reports

Commissioner Harvell reported that the grant that Southern Five Regional Planning Board submitted for the Union County Sheriff's Department has been received.

Commissioner Pitts reported that Animal Control won a court case that was pending and now are down some animals.

Angie Johnson reported that the Animal Control building is still being worked on.

VI. Building Permits

05-07-03-851-A10

Kaolin Road, Cobden

Leslie Morales

05-16-03-240

25 Kirt Lane, Anna

Jason & Stephanie Joles

A motion was made by Commissioner Gould and seconded by Commissioner Toler, Jr to approve the above mentioned building permits.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

VII. Old Business

A. Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Union County/Union County Sheriff's Office and FOP

Angie Johnson reported that there was a 5-year contract signed.

A motion was made by Commissioner Harvell and seconded by Commissioner Toler, Jr to approve the 5-year contract between Union County/Union County Sheriff's Office and FOP.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

VIII. New Business

A. Approve Payment of Bills

A motion was made by Commissioner Gould and seconded by Commissioner Harvell to approve the bills for payment.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

B. Union County Senior Citizens Contribution

The board agreed on a $6,000 contribution to the Union County Senior Citizens Group. This money is already allocated in the budget.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gould and seconded by Commissioner Toler, Jr to approve a $6,000 contribution to the Union County Senior Citizen Group.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

C. Acceptance of Resignation of Union County Coroner

Phil Hileman submitted his resignation that will be effective November 20, 2022.

A motion was made by Commissioner Pitts and seconded by Commissioner Gould to approve the resignation of Phil Hileman, Coroner.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

D. Union County Hospital Update - Harry Brockus

Harry reported that Deaconess Hospital has purchased the Union County Hospital. They will take over December 1, 2022. He feels this will be a good thing for Union County.

E. Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Amendment

Angie Johnson presented the 2022 budget amendment to the board.

A motion was made by Commissioner Pitss and seconded by Commissioner Harvell to approve the 2022 budget amendment.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

F. Declaration of Surplus Property

Angie Johnson reported that there are 3 properties on the list. There are 2 sheriff's vehicles and 1 ambulance.

A motion was made by Commissioner Gould and seconded by Commissioner Harvell to approve the declaration of surplus property.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

IX. Executive Session – N/A

A. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act Sec. 2(c)(11)-pending litigation; 2(c)(2)- collective negotiating matters; 2(c)(1)-employees; 2(c)(5) and 2(c)(6)-real estate; 2(c)(7)-sale of securities

X. Other Business

Reminder that the county is still under a No Burn Band.

XI. Adjournment

A motion was made by Commissioner Gould at 9:01 a.m. and seconded by Commissioner Toler, Jr. to adjourn the meeting.

Darryl Harvell Yes

Kent Pitts Yes

Max Miller Absent

Bobby Toler Jr Yes

David Gould Yes

Motion Passed

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