Macon Reporter

Moultrie County Board met Dec. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The Moultrie County Board met on Thursday, December 1, 2022, in the County Board Room, Second Floor, Moultrie County Courthouse for a County Board Reorganizational meeting. County Clerk, Linda Qualls called the meeting to order at 9:22 a.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Roll Call was taken, with the following Board members present Billy Voyles, Tyler Graven, Travis Phelps, Scott Buxton, Aaron Wilhelm, Kenny Graven, and Joshua Roe.

Absent were John Vander Burgh and Marsha Kirby

There were 23 people in attendance, which included seven Board members and Moultrie County Clerk, Linda Qualls.

The new board recited the Mission Statement in unison.

Qualls handed the floor to Billy Voyles for special thanks to Retiring Sheriff, Chris Sims for his years serving the County and to Board Member Arlene Aschermann for all her years of dedication to the county. Mr. Voyles mentioned the board has one more special thanks for Rick Matthews who was not in attendance but will be at the next board meeting.

Qualls opened the floor for nominations for County Board Chair. Phelps nominated Billy Voyles to serve as County Board Chair. Tyler Graven seconded said nomination. With no further nominations or discussion, roll call was taken. Voyles elected as Chair (7 yes, 0 no).

Qualls turned the Reorganizational Meeting over to Chair Billy Voyles.

Voyles opened nominations for Vice-Chair. Phelps nominated Marsha Kirby as Vice-Chair, Voyles seconded said nomination. With no further nominations or discussion, Voyles asked for roll call. Election of Kirby as vice-chair passed (7 yes, 0 no).

After splitting the board into two groups (one group of three; one group of four), alternating between the two groups, one person from each group picked their term by choosing a slip of paper with either "Two-Year Term" or "Four-Year Term" type written from a basket. The terms are as follows:

Billy Voyles, Chair 2024               Joshua Roe 2026

Marsha Kirby, Vice Chair 2024    Travis Phelps 2026

Tyler Graven 2024                       Scott Buxton 2026

John Vander Burgh 2024             Aaron Wilhelm 2026

                                                     Kenny Graven 2026

The reorganization of committees are as follows:

BUDGET & FINANCE

John Vander Burgh - Chair

Travis Phelps, Josh Roe, Aaron Wilhelm

BUILDING & PROPERTY

Tyler Graven - Chair

Travis Phelps, Kenny Graven, Aaron Wilhelm

ROAD & BRIDGE

Billy Voyles - Chair

Tyler Graven, Kenny Graven, Scott Buxton

PLANNING, ZONING & LAND USE

Travis Phelps - Chair

Tyler Graven, Josh Roe

PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE

Travis Phelps - Chair

Marsha Kirby, Kenny Graven, Scott Buxton

LEGISLATIVE

Marsha Kirby - Chair

Billy Voyles, Josh Roe

INSURANCE

Josh Roe - Chair

Billy Voyles, Tyler Graven

PERSONNEL

Marsha Kirby - Chair

John Vander Burgh, Tyler Graven, Scott Buxton

LIQUOR COMMISSION

GIS

Billy Voyles - Chair

Tyler Graven, Kenny Graven

Marsha Kirby - Chair

Billy Voyles, Aaron Wilhelm, Lori Barringer*, QNS Representative*

TECHNOLOGY

Aaron Wilhelm - Chair

Marsha Kirby, Scott Buxton, QNS Representative

ELECTION

Linda Qualls - Chair

Billy Voyles, Marsha Kirby, Scott Buxton

DIVE TEAM

Tyler Graven - Chair

Kristi Hart, Larry Edwards, Mike Jennings, Gary Carroll, Kenny Graven Joash Tiarks - Dive Master

*Non-Voting Members

Voyles informs new members, they can attend any and all committee meetings, you just can't vote. The chair or vice-chair can take a spot if any member knows they will not be able to attend a meeting and there will be no quorum. Please contact him or Marsha.

Voyles informs the board a group picture will be taken before the December 15th meeting, please arrive 15 minutes early.

Voyles encourages new board members to contact each department head if they have any questions and further encourages everyone to go to every department. Phelps would like to see board members touring the jail, health department, courthouse so when those places are being discussed, the members have a better understanding of what they are talking about.

Motion by Tyler Graven to accept the Committee Definitions & Responsibilities. Said motion was seconded by Voyles. Motion passed (7 yes, 0 no)

Motion for the Board to follow the Moultrie County Rules & Procedures then Roberts Rules of Order by Voyles. Motion seconded by Tyler Graven. Motion passed (7 yes, 0 no)

Pam Whittkowski explained to the new members about Claim Sheets to turn in to be paid for attending meetings.

Tyler Graven motioned to adjourn; Buxton seconded said motion. Motion passed by voice vote.

Meeting adjourned at 9:53 a.m.

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