LAWRENCE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES BOARD
February 3, 2026 - Special Meeting Minutes
LCES911, 1533 Missouri Drive, Training Room, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Vice-Chairman Brian Cook.
Roll Call: Members present: Kris Bowling, Brian Cook, Donna Pritchard, Joey Skaggs, Jack Schulz, Chad Garoutte and Nathan Bowen.
Bonnie Witt-Schulte, Executive Director, and Patti McBride, Secretary.
Members absent: None.
Confirm quorum present: Yes.
Administrative:
Agenda: On motion made by Donna Pritchard and seconded by Joey Skaggs, the Agenda was unanimously approved. APPROVED.
Approval of Minutes: On motion made by Nathan Bowen and seconded by Donna Pritchard, the minutes of the January 21, 2026, Regular Meeting and the January 21, 2026, Closed Session were unanimously approved, with the addition of the reason for going into Closed Session in the Regular Meeting minutes. APPROVED.
Unfinished Business:
LCES By-Laws Article III, Section 2 - Removal of Directors: A motion was made by Joey Skaggs and seconded by Chad Garoutte, to remove Kris Bowling as Chairman of the Board and also as Board Member for conduct prejudicial to the good order and efficient operation of the Board, both as his position with the Board and with his position with the City of Marionville (pursuant to Article III, Section 2 of the By-Laws).
Discussion was held. Kris Bowling presented statements and copies of emails for the Board and those present to review.
A roll call vote on the motion was taken with the following results:
Joey-Yes Donna-Yes Jack-Yes Chad-Yes Nathan-Yes Brian-No
Kris Bowling did not vote. The motion carried and Kris Bowling was removed as Chairman and Board Member.
Next Meeting: The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Nathan Bowen, seconded by Jack Schulz, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 7:42 PM. APPROVED.
Patti McBride, Secretary
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