The Christian County Board met at 6:30 PM at the Christian County Courthouse to discuss appointments, committee reports, and old and new business on Tuesday evening. During public comments, Dr. Chad Anderson spoke about a rumor that was going around that there were no nurses in the health department.  Dr. Anderson says that’s not true. 

County Board member Jeff Nolan asked for some transparency when it came to money being spent on the new Health Department building.  Five Health Board members were appointed including Lindsay Fox, Dan Held, Janet DeClerk, Stacey Funderburke, and Dr. Hwa-Long Chen. 

Under the highway, building, and grounds committee, the board discussed waiting for more information on a recommendation on a Vistra Decommissioning Letter.  The motion was approved. Under executive, personnel, liquor, and legislative, the board discussed approving some help for the 9-1-1 department from a 20-year veteran in Macon. The residential waiver was approved.  

Under Audit/Finance/Purchasing/Budget, claims were approved.  The Annual Audit Presentation was approved. Child Advocacy Center Agreement Related Costs was added to the budget. Christian County States Attorney John McWard alerted the board as to why this expenditure was important.

The motion was approved. A motion was also approved for a smoke/fire detection system at the courthouse. 

Under new business, permanent parcels were approved for the sale of delinquent property. Ray Koonce was on hand to discuss being President of the Mental Health Board. 

The next County Board meeting is set for August 15th, 2023.