The Christian County Board met on Tuesday evening. There was quite a large crowd on hand, so the meeting was held in the courthouse. The CO2 pipelines and wind solar projects were some of the main topics of the meeting. First, CTI gave an update on the cybersecurity project update. The board heard from Thomas Snyder Jr. to give some updates from highway and grounds.

Clint Epley gave an update on Executive/Personnel.

The motion passed. The board also approved hiring a new Animal Control Director at $45,000. Chairman Bryan Sharp said he would begin looking immediately and they were hoping to hire internally. The board also heard from State’s Attorney John McWard who encouraged the Board from supporting the coalition to stop CO2 pipelines.  He said he had no issues with individuals supporting it but felt that it would go against the message the whole group was conveying. 

The State of Illinois is pushing through a new bill that will give the State control over where CO2 pipelines will go and what guidelines will be set for wind and solar. Some of the counties are getting together to fight back against the potential new bill. The big concern is imminent domain. 

The board approved supporting this plan. The next County Board meeting is set for April 18th.