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Hancock County board approves ESDA mutual aid agreement pending legal review and unanimously signs off on claims

Hancock County Health and Miscellaneous Meeting · July 6, 2026
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Summary

Jeff Totten presented an ESDA mutual-aid resolution that the board approved contingent on the state's attorney's review; the board also unanimously approved claims. The ESDA resolution commits neighboring counties to provide support during disasters if enacted.

The Hancock County board on July 6 approved an Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) mutual aid resolution contingent on review by the state's attorney and unanimously approved the claims presented to the board.

Jeff Totten presented the ESDA report and discussed a mutual aid resolution intended to secure support from neighboring counties when a disaster occurs. The minutes state the state's attorney will review the resolution. Michelle Merritt moved to approve the mutual aid agreement pending approval by Ms. James (the state's attorney); Mark Harrison seconded and all members present voted aye.

The board reviewed animal bite reports and considered claims. Michelle Merritt moved to approve the claims, Joe Boyles seconded, and all members present voted aye.

Attendance and procedural notes recorded that Chair Harry Douglas called the meeting to order; members present included Joe Boyles, Michelle Merritt, Mark Harrison and Mark Menn; Steve Finney, Steve Lucie and Josh Turner were absent. Visitors listed in the minutes included Aaron Feagain, Donald Haage and Jeff Totten.

The meeting recessed following the claims vote and adjourned at 7:39 p.m.