The Christian County Board met on Tuesday evening at 6 PM for about an hour to discuss new business, committee reports, and hear from the public in their April meeting. In public comments, Brent Frump spoke on data centers and concerns that he had over them coming to Christian County and to areas near his farm. Multiple appointees were selected for the board of trustees including John O’ Brien (TVL), Pat Grant, Joe Dorr, Mat Mizeur (Owaneco), and Roger Clymer (Nokomis).  

A black diamond special use permit extension request was granted. Board Chair Bryan Sharp says that the concessions that have been made have protected the county up to this point due to rules made by the state. 

The motion passed with members Clint Epley, Clint Gabriel, and Dave Pucetti voting no. A motion for servicing and custodial agreement between Christian County, Advanced Title and the Christian County Farm Bureau was approved and passed. A safety grant was passed.  Sharp explained that the grant is money back for upgrades on things that normally wouldn’t be money spent.

A joint resolution with the city of Taylorville was passed. A motion concerning a request to sell asphalt was approved. A supervisor of assessment stipend was approved $3500 annually. More work at the jail is being approved including tuck pointing and replacement/repair of the shower floors. 

Community clean up grants were approved for Taylorville, Pana, Edinburg, Owaneco, and Mt. Auburn. A U of I Extension Annual Agreement was approved.  The next County Board meeting is set for Tuesday, May 19th at 6 PM.