Delaware County Council
Meeting Minutes
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Delaware County Council was called to order by President William Hughes. A moment of silence was observed in remembrance of Craig Wright, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Flanagan.
Roll Call
Councilmembers present were Mr. Flanagan, Mr. Whitehead, Mr. Mochal, Mr. Bookout, Ms. Piper, Mr. Kantz, and Mr. Hughes. All seven Councilmembers were present.
Agenda Posted
It was confirmed that the agenda had been properly posted.
Approval of Agenda
Council amended the agenda to add approval of the August 18, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes.
MOTION: Piper to approve the agenda as amended.
SECOND: Flanagan.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Flanagan, Whitehead, Mochal, Bookout, Piper, Kantz, Hughes voted yes.
Approval of June 23, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Council first considered removing the June 23, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes from the table.
MOTION: Flanagan to remove the June 23, 2026 minutes from the table.
SECOND: Piper.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Flanagan, Whitehead, Mochal, Bookout, Piper, Kantz, Hughes voted yes.
Council reviewed the June 23 minutes. Mr. Whitehead requested that the approval of the agenda be corrected to state that the agenda was approved “as amended.”
MOTION: Whitehead to approve the June 23, 2026 minutes as corrected.
SECOND: Piper.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Flanagan, Whitehead, Mochal, Bookout, Piper, Kantz, Hughes voted yes.
Approval of July 28, 2026 Council Meeting Minutes
Council reviewed corrections to the July 28 minutes. Corrections included the spelling of names, clarification that 911 Director Fred Cummings provided the update on the AI-assisted call-answering system rather than Sheriff Skinner, and a correction to the name of a speaker listed under Public Comment.
MOTION: Whitehead to approve the July 28, 2026 minutes as corrected.
SECOND: Flanagan.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Flanagan, Whitehead, Mochal, Bookout, Piper, Kantz, Hughes voted yes.
Approval of August 18, 2026 Special Meeting Minutes
Council reviewed corrections to the August 18 Special Meeting Minutes. The reference to the LIT rate was corrected to state that the rate is 1.5%, removing the word “approximately.” The adjournment section was also corrected to identify Ms. Piper as making the motion and Mr. Flanagan as seconding the motion.