Votes at a glance: Wayne County Commission actions on Jan. 6, 2025

Wayne County commissioners took a series of votes on Jan. 6, 2025. Highlights: the board approved an EMS staffing package (Option A), renewed health insurance, approved a beer‑and‑wine license change of ownership, authorized software to publish budget data online, accepted a VOCA grant, authorized a policy to carry opioid antagonists in county buildings to comply with Senate Bill 395, approved several county property listings/price adjustments and accepted a contract with the tourism board. The board tabled an update to the county’s animal control ordinance for further review.

Votes and key details

- Election of chairman and vice chairman: The board elected Kevin McCreery as chairman and selected Mike Gordon as vice chairman during the meeting; roll calls recorded affirmative votes for the slate.

- Approval of minutes: The board approved the listed work session and regular meeting minutes with some abstentions recorded for commissioners who were not present for the earlier meetings.

- Health insurance renewal (item B): After a presentation by Sean O’Quinn, the board voted to consider and approve the county’s health insurance renewal; the motion passed by roll call (recorded as affirmative by the clerk).

- Beer and wine license — Crossroads Country Store (change of ownership):…