LCESB 911 Special Meeting Minutes 04.29.2025

LAWRENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD

April 29, 2025 - Special Meeting Minutes                                

LCES911, 1533 Missouri Drive, Training Room, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Chairman Kris Bowling.

Roll Call:                                            

Members present: Kris Bowling, Jack Schulz, Donna Pritchard, Nathan Bowen, Chad Garoutte and Joey Skaggs.

Bonnie Witt-Schulte, Executive Director, Karen Brown, ADSS, Sarah Mareth, Operations Manager, and Patti McBride, Secretary.

Members absent:  Brian Cook

Confirm quorum present: Yes.

Administrative:‍

Agenda: On motion made by Donna Pritchard and seconded by Jack Schulz, the Agenda was unanimously approved. APPROVED.

New Business:

City of Aurora - Letter dated April 18,2025: The letter was received by normal U.S. Mail, and this was the first mention to the Board of any issues with the City of Aurora.  Bonnie sent the letter to our attorney, Jon Gold, and he advised that he had heard nothing about any issues.  He further advised that the Board could discuss the matter in open session, and he would suggest setting up a meeting with the City of Aurora officials. Bonnie contacted the City of Aurora and is trying to schedule a meeting.

Closed Session: Not needed.

Adjournment: On motion made by Joey Skaggs and seconded by Donna Pritchard, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:16 p.m.

Next Meeting: The next scheduled meeting is set for May 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.                                                                                     

Patti McBride, Secretary

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