The Christian County Board met on Tuesday evening to review ordinance, discuss new business, and talk about new proposed legislation including a new bill that would dismantle townships. 

Dr. Chad Anderson with the Christian County Health Department spoke about some of the concerns he’s heard from the public on health inspections that he and his crew have been conducting. Dr. Anderson says he’s not in the business of shutting businesses down, he just wants people to be safe. 

Derek Page and Jake Blanchetti were appointed to the 708 Mental Health Board. Some work being done on Auburn Road and County Highway 14 near Grove City was approved.  The intersection will be changed and updated to make it easier to see and safer. 

The biggest conversation took place concerning a house bill that is being presented that will dismantle townships less than 50,000 people.  The board approved drafting a letter to send in opposition of this proposed legislation.  Many members of the community including Billie Heberling with the Taylorville Township spoke out in support of the board standing in opposition to this motion. 

Painting of the county treasurer’s office was approved with money coming from ARPA funds to take care of the cost. Two motions were approved for paying for an assistant public defender position for $90,000 in money that is already established from a grant to help fill that position. An administrative staff sheriff was also approved. 

Prairie Center for Sexual Assault was approved for courthouse lawn use. Christian County Deputy Jim Baker spoke a little about the update to the jail.  Visit our story online to find out more about the new facility.  

The next County Board meeting is set for April 15th.