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Public meetings / Board of County Commissioners

February 28, 2023

10 turns, 10 with a named speaker, under 4 agenda items. The words and the names are the county clerk's.

7. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve the audits of

Sheriff McGill

assumed the Chair of the Licensing and Liquor Board. LIQUOR

8. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to approve a Temporary 90-

Sheriff McGill

explained the purpose of this item was only to allow them to open their doors, stock, and prepare for the actual opening of their business. This was not to conduct business.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to approve the 90-day package license for Wendy Black for her business; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 5 yeas. February 28, 2023

Sheriff McGill

was not present.

Commissioner Jabbour

assumed the Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. SITTING AS THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY MANAGER

9. For Possible Action Discussion and deliberation to appoint Elizabeth Jordan

Commissioner Carbone

asked if Elizabeth Jordan had all the qualifications.

Mr. Sutton

said yes. While Savannah Rucker was on FMLA Ms. Jordan served as the interim Comptroller and did a great job.

Mrs. Rucker

said when Ms. Jordan was back from her time out of the office they had to go by the bank and update the signature authority for all accounts so she could be the counter-signer with the Treasurer. That took some time, which was why the request was being made today. The signature file in the financial system had to be updated as well.

Commissioner Carbone

made a motion to ratify the County Manager’s decision to appoint Elizabeth Jordan as the Acting Interim Comptroller effective February 28, 2023; seconded by Commissioner Jabbour; 4 yeas.

12. ADJOURN

Commissioner Jabbour

adjourned the meeting APPROVED this ATTEST: Of ZLLvt 2023.