Votes at a glance: council adopts emergency‑powers amendment, funds conservation easement and confirms multiple appointments

Oconee County Council on Jan. 20 approved several formal actions by voice vote, including a second reading of an amendment to Chapter 10 of the county code related to emergency powers, a $20,000 conservation easement grant for the Stephenson Century Farm, confirmation of multiple commission appointments, and the appointment of commissioners to the Cornish Special Purpose Tax District for fire protection following an executive session.

The council conducted the second reading of ‘‘ordinance 20 20 four‑twenty 8,’’ described in meeting materials as ‘‘an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Oconee County Code of Ordinances in certain limited regards, in particulars only affecting a limitation on certain emergency powers and designating the emergency management director as the primary point of contact for the county with other jurisdiction or authorities and other matters related thereto.’’ The chair put the question, and members voiced…