The Christian County Board met Wednesday evening at 6:30 for a regular meeting at the Christian County Courthouse. All members of the board were present with the exception of Dave Puccetti.
It was a busy night for appointments. The 708 Mental Health Board was considered for reappointing Pat Schneider and Jeff Waterman, both were reappointed with unanimous approval. Adrian Adcock was appointed as the Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals with all board members voting yes. And for the CC Health Board, Dr. Ben Sowle was appointed unanimously.
Under Highway, Building, and Grounds, Erin Domonousky’s request to use the courthouse lawn for April’s Turn Our Town Teal Event with the Praire Center Against Sexual Assault was passed with unanimous support from the board.
A report was given by Blake Smethers, a System Developer, concerning a special use permit for the Skyline Solar Building Project and the road use agreement, which was carried through the board 10-5.
Chief Deputy Jim Baker provided a presentation for introducing keyless entries to the CC Courthouse. The goal of this change is to simplify and fortify the courthouse employees' entrances and exits to specific departments. This request was motioned to move to the Highway Building and Grounds Committee and was passed by the board.
A consideration was presented to expand water testing to include soil testing reimbursement within a half-mile radius of the Ameren Excavation Site from the previously approved expense limit of $2,000. Board Chairman, Bryan Sharp explained that residents within a half-mile radius of the Ameren remediation site who want well-water tested must pay the initial fee for the assessment and then bring a receipt for reimbursement. The motion to add soil testing passed unanimously.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is holding a public hearing on March 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Land Community College to answer general questions about the Ameren remediation site.
The next Christian County Board meeting is set for April 16th, 2024.
