WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO ADDRESS HIGHWAY FUNDING AND REGULAR BUSINESS AT JANUARY MEETING
The Wayne County Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 8th at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse.
The session will begin with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and roll call, followed by approval of the minutes from the December and special meetings. Public comment and guest appearances will then be welcomed.
Chairman’s comments and appointments are scheduled before the board moves to old business.
A comprehensive round of office reports will be presented. Key items from the Highway Department include a resolution to appropriate funds for the 25-001310-00-RS Wayne County overlay project on County Highway 13, a joint funding agreement for the same project, and a resolution to allocate $520,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for street and highway maintenance.
Reports from the State’s Attorney, Circuit Clerk, Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasurer, Supervisor of Assessments, Coroner, and Health Department will also be delivered.
Under new business, the board will consider any matters related to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), if applicable.
Committee reports will cover claims and finance (including payment of bills), sheriff’s matters, emergency management agency (EMA), animal control and welfare, road and bridge, insurance and education, building and grounds safety, economic development, rules and policy, and the liquor commission.
The agenda will close with other business before the meeting is adjourned.