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Cole County approves EMS‑station furniture purchase, appoints Matt Pringer to care‑leave committee and moves into closed session on personnel
Summary
On June 3 the commission approved a $4,819.87 purchase for EMS Station 4 furniture, appointed Matt Pringer to a care‑leave committee seat, and voted to enter closed session to discuss personnel under Missouri statute 610.021(3).
The Cole County Commission approved multiple routine items on June 3, including a purchase for furniture at EMS Station 4, the appointment of a new care‑leave committee member, and a motion to go into closed session to discuss personnel.
Procurement: County staff presented a quote from Fire Station Furniture for mattresses, bed frames, nightstands and desks for the remodel of EMS Station 4. The quoted price was $4,159.90 with $659.97 in shipping, for a total of $4,819.87. Staff said the purchase was below the bid threshold, compliant with the county purchasing agreement, and included in the FF&E budget for the project. A commissioner moved to approve the purchase; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote.
Appointments: The commission approved the appointment of Matt Pringer to the county’s care‑leave committee, replacing Kevin Light for the remainder of Light’s term (the presenter stated the term will end in February; the year was not specified on the record). The motion to appoint Pringer was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote.
Closed session: At the end of the meeting the commission voted to go into closed session pursuant to section 610.021 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri to discuss personnel matters under subsection (3). The motion was seconded and passed; a roll call recorded “Yes” votes from Sam, Gary and Jeff.
No other purchasing actions or committee appointments were taken at the meeting. The furniture purchase was to be processed through a purchase order after approval and no contract signature was required immediately, according to staff.
