JPs of Pike County make appointment of QC Delegate

Justices of the Peace in Pike County met Tuesday night for their regular monthly meeting. JPs approved a motion to appoint Justice Johnny Plyler as a QC Delegate to serve on the governing body for 2024.

According to Treasurer Loletia Rather’s report for December 2023, County General had a beginning balance of $1,560,821.04 and an ending balance of $2,299,838.10. County Road had a beginning balance of $828,838.83 and an ending balance of $866,762.09. Landfill had a beginning of $1,169,043.00 and an ending balance of $1,198,596.89. JPs then approved a motion to accept the treasurer’s report. 

Clerk Randee Reid presented a resolution to the quorum that was in regard to declaring the coroner vacancy and appointment of a new coroner. JPs were informed that Coroner Dawn Friedman resigned her position in December 2023 requiring the appointment to fill the remainder of her term. Jerry Jason McDonald was serving as deputy coroner and showed interest in taking the appointment. Justice Seth Kirkham made a motion to approve the resolution as read and seconded by Justice Robbie Crocker. All were in favor of the motion. 

OEM Director Lee Vincent requested the quorum court to allow the increase of credit limit on his visa credit card from $1,000 to $10,000 dollars. Vincent stated the upcoming eclipse could be a factor in needing the increase, as well as other general office expenses. Vincent also reported having to use his personal credit card excessively in recent months, submitting reimbursements and an increase in his limit would eliminate that. Clerk Reid then presented a resolution that was in regard to approving the increase in credit limit on the visa credit card from $1,000 to $10,000 dollars for the OEM Director/911 Coordinator. The motion was passed unanimously by JPs.