Mayor asks commission to approve retirement payout and confirm utilities appointment; both motions pass

County Mayor Davis asked the commission to approve a retirement payment for Jeff Gunder, who is retiring after about 20 years, and to confirm Drew Gilliland to fill an unexpired term on the High Wyssa Utilities Commission through June 30, 2028. Mayor Davis requested the commission follow existing county policy used for similar payouts at the sheriff's department.

Commissioner Winters moved to approve the requested retirement payment and Commissioner Blake seconded; the motion carried by roll-call vote (12 in favor, none opposed, 2 absent). The commission then considered the appointment of Drew Gilliland after the passing of Sandra Knight; Mayor Davis said the appointment would fill Knight's unexpired term (expires 06/30/2028). That appointment passed by roll-call tally recorded as 12 in favor and 2 absent.

Both items were presented as routine personnel and appointment matters; commissioners asked no substantive questions about the appointment or term. The county clerk will record the retirement payment in personnel records and update the utilities commission membership roster.