Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Board approved quite a few agenda items at Monday’s meeting.
The board pulled a few items for discussion, including forming an Opioid Advisory Committee. Board members wanted to discuss what the potential committee could look like, and wanted to look at holding a hearing to get community involvement. Samantha Hicks spoke in support of this idea, stating that getting more interest could help in many ways in getting the Committee to address the needs of the community. The item was referred back to the Health & Finance Committee for further discussion.
Sandy Rich asked Chairman Josh Douthit to pull the agenda item about the Courtyard Gazebo Project, requesting more information. Jared Carlin of F & C Concrete was in attendance and helped answer Board members’ questions about the project, including stating that the tentative date for starting the project is slated for October, depending on City Contracts. Chairman Douthit stated that the intent is to use ARPA funds or IDNR grants to help fund the project. A motion was made to approve the negotiations with the stipulation to only use non-county funds to pay for the project.
The Board also:
- Approve Updated Board Member Committee Assignments
- Approve County Holidays for 2025
- Approve Decennial Reports – Teutopolis Fire Protection District & Shumway Fire Protection District
- Approve Appointments
a. Island Grove Drainage District – Joe Niemerg (9/3/2024-9/7/2027)
b. Lucas Township Drainage District – Curtis Stortzum (9/3/2024-9/7/2027)
c. South Island Drainage District – Dennis Niemerg (9/3/2024-9/7/2027)
d. St. Francis Township Drainage District – Steve Borries (9/3/2024-9/7/2027) - Approve Eugene Niemerg Subd, No. 2 Second Addition (minor subdivision)
- Approve Highway Department to Remove Two (2) Dying Trees in Historic Courthouse Courtyard
- Approve Tree Expert to Inspect Tree on Southeast Corner of Historic Courthouse Courtyard and Replacement with New Tree if Removal is Recommended
- Approve Use of Exterior County Property for Downtown Cruise and Car Show on Saturday, September 7, 2024
- Approve Carpet Replacement on Fourth Floor of County Building
- Approve Updated Title VI Plan
- Approve $32,500.00 Disbursement in ARPA Funding to Effingham Regional Career Foundation
- Approve $33,693.00 Disbursement in ARPA Funding for Dive Rescue Vehicle Purchase
- Approve $99,120.00 Disbursement in ARPA Funding for Payment of Second Installment for Fire Department Radios
County Clerk Michelle Kollman also announced that vote by mail applications have been sent out and residents are encouraged to reply whether or not they will be using vote by mail in the upcoming general election. Norbert Soldtwedel also announced that the E-Trax Bus Stop by the County building is up now, with more signage to be added soon.
Board Member Chris Keller was absent from Monday’s meeting.
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