The Christian County Board met on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Christian County Courthouse to review minutes, discuss ordinances, and focus on new business.  The board approved putting together a subcommittee to look into the Illinois United Sovereign Americans Resolution which is a group that is looking at making sure election laws are followed. The board also had a quite lengthy discussion on septic tanks.  Dr. Chad Anderson spoke on a septic ordinance that would or could fine businesses or owners if they didn’t fix a septic tank or if there were issues with the system.  Dr. Chad Anderson, Director of the Christian County Health Department spoke about the penalties that could be enforced. 

The question from the board came on some of the wording between “Shall” be fined and “May” be fined.  Right now, the wording has “shall”, and the concern was that future generations wouldn’t show leniency especially if someone was actively trying to fix the situation. The concern was that the penalties could add up and when all was said could total over $15,000.  After a lengthy discussion, the board voted to send the ordinance back to the committee to review the verbiage changes. 

Another discussion came on line of sights for solar panels and the language involved with that.  Blake Tarr, with the ZBA, spoke about the language.

Once the language was approved the motion went back for full approval from the ZBA.  Under new business, the board approved COLA increases for the State's Attorney, Public Defender, and Sheriff, due to the State approving a 4.7% increase and mandating the change. 

The next Christian County Board Meeting is set for Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.