Members of the Texas County Commission handled several matters during meetings Nov. 6 and 7.
Members:
- Met with BPJ Insurance representatives on health insurance renewal.
- Reviewed and approved a request from Agape House and Christos House for domestic violence funds.
- Reviewed and acknowledged the hiring of Patrick Kelley, as a full-time deputy sheriff, effective Nov. 13.
- Were informed that Brandon Barnes, full-time deputy sheriff, gave a written notice of resignation, effective Nov. 13.
- Heard that Scott Logan was hired as a full-time deputy sheriff recruit. Logan began attending the Law Enforcement Academy at the University of Missouri Nov. 4.
- Signed an order increasing fees and mileage for jurors effective January 2025.
- Visited with In-House Tech concerning updates with IT support.
- Reviewed correspondence from Mike Elliott concerning county liability insurance.
In other business, commissioners heard from:
- David Scantlin concerning Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and recent flood damage.
- Rocky Dailing on flooding in Upton Township.
- Heather Deckard, Cass Township, on flood damage on Camp Road Bridge.
- Brandi Smith concerning Shafer Road issues in Licking.
- Todd Sowerby who volunteered his services to assist with FEMA issues.
- Ivan Schraeder, county attorney, on area issues.
The full minutes can be read below:
