ST. JOHN — These are the signed minutes from the Dec. 3 Stafford County Commission meeting.

The Stafford County Board of County Commissioners met on Wednesday, Dec. 3, in the Commission Room in the Annex. Chairman

Jim Stanford called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. Also present, Bryce Garner and Todd Wycoff.

Carl Miller, Planning & Zoning, met with the commissioners to give them an update on the Planning & Zoning Department. He advised that the Zoning Commission will not meet again until next month and it will be by a Zoom Meeting. He also informed the commissioners that the recommended setback changes were being worked into the solar regulations, and he is working on finishing those. Carl informed them that he has been hired as the interim Appraiser in Osage County. It will be on a short-term basis while a new appraiser is certified.

Gina Schwein, Assistant Emergency Management Director, presented a bid for a new ID card printer from Kanematsu USA. Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Wycoff seconded, to approve the purchase of a new Swiftpro K30D ID card printer in the amount of $5,165. Motion carried 3-0. The purchase will be made from the Emergency Management Equipment Reserve Fund.

Upon the request of Gina Schwein, Communications Director, Commissioner Garner moved, and Commissioner Wycoff seconded, to recess to executive session pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception to discuss communications non-elected personnel, returning to open session at 9:15 a.m. Motion carried 3-0. Back in open session, Gina updated the commissioners on the staffing status in her department.

Trent Harman, Road & Bridge Supervisor, met with the commissioners to discuss signage around the Port Authority. Discussion was held regarding stop signs vs. yield signs. Further discussion will continue with the Port Authority. No action was taken at this time. Discussion was then held regarding proposed road construction around the Port as well as a county project.

Misty Rudy, EMS Director, expressed her appreciation to the commissioners for the county longevity pay as well as making sure that our county departments have what they need. She also updated them on the new EMS class. She then advised that Medic 2 had been in the shop due to issues with the inverter and the 4-wheel drive. The repair has been completed, and the unit will be back in service. Upon Misty’s request, Commissioner Wycoff moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to recess to executive session pursuant to the non-elected personnel exception to discuss EMS nonelected personnel returning to open session at 9:50 a.m. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Wycoff moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to approve the minutes from the Nov. 19 meeting and the Nov. 26 non-meeting. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Wycoff moved, and Commissioner Garner seconded, to approve the tax roll corrections. Motion carried 3-0.

Commissioner Garner moved and Commissioner, Wycoff seconded, to sign the Kimble Mapping Agreement for 2026. Motion carried 3-0.

Meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.