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Motion to appoint Channing Meadows to Board of Adjustment fails after split vote
Summary
Fiscal Court considered two applicants for a Board of Adjustment vacancy and a motion to appoint Channing Meadows failed for lack of a majority after roll‑call votes produced a 4‑3 split that did not reach an appointment majority.
Scott County Fiscal Court considered two applicants for an open seat on the Board of Adjustment and an appointment attempt failed after a divided roll‑call.
The court heard brief remarks about the two applicants, Channing Meadows and Richard Dugas, including resumes and prior service. One court member noted that Meadows currently serves on a related local board and has experience that could carry over to the Board of Adjustment; another member said Dugas brings experience in city and state facilities management and capital construction.
A motion to appoint Channing Meadows was moved and seconded and the court then took a roll‑call vote. Recorded votes were: Hostetler — yes; Jones — yes; Wallace — no; Corman — yes; Ellison — no; Frass — yes; Livingston — no. Because the vote split did not produce the majority needed to fill the seat under the court’s process, the motion died for lack of a majority.
Court members discussed balance and representation on the board during the debate; several members said both applicants were qualified and that other openings could come available in the future.
The court did not appoint either candidate at the meeting and said it would look for other opportunities to involve qualified applicants on boards and commissions.
