• Motion to Approve Encumbrances: Councilmember Piper
  • Second: Councilmember Flanagan.
  • Vote (Roll Call): All members voted yes.

Conflict of Interest & Anti-Nepotism Certification

  • Councilmembers were reminded to submit annual conflict of interest and anti-nepotism certifications to the County Clerk/HR.

Elected Officials and Department Heads

  • Coroner Gavin Green: Provided a recap of 2025 coroner calls (713 calls; ~59 per month) and updates for January 2026. Discussed staffing impacts and hospital referral improvements.

Public Comments

  • No public comments were submitted or presented.

Comments from Council

  • Members expressed appreciation for leadership and collaboration in the previous year.
  • Councilmembers reminded to monitor legislative bills that may affect county operations.

Adjournment

  • Motion: Councilmember Piper
  • Second: Councilmember Flanagan
  • Vote (Roll Call): All members voted yes.
Handwritten signatures of Councilmember Piper, Councilmember Whitehead, Councilmember Mochal, Councilmember Bookout, Councilmember Flanagan, Vice Pro Tempore Kantz, President Hughes, and Auditor Carroll. Below the signatures, the text reads: Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.