Christian County Board - June 16, 2026

The Christian County Board met in the cafeteria of Taylorville High School on June 16, 2026 for its June regular meeting.Meeting agendaCall to orderPledge of AllegianceInvocationRoll CallApprove minutes from the regular County Board meeting May 26, 2026 as printed.Public Comments- Relating to Agenda ItemsAppointmentsRecognition of Service – Presentation of Plaque to Cliff FryPurrPaws Donation Presentation to Animal ControlCourthouse Grounds Application for 4th of July Parade and Mayor Cookout- Taylorville Main StreetKen Loeber- Representative from Eagle Rock Partners to answer questions from County Board Members and Elected OfficialsReading of Communications:Reports and agenda items from committees including motions related to petitions, resolutions, ordinances and/or proclamations.Highway/Building/Grounds/Environmental/ Zoning/ Welfare—06/8/20262027 Budget DiscussionExplanation of Zoning ProcessCourthouse Grounds Application for the Reading of the Declaration of IndependenceData Center Site Visit – Discussion of Purpose, Logistics, and Potential Participation by County Board MembersZoning BusinessDirector’s ReportSolid Waste BusinessDirector’s ReportHighway BusinessSupplement for Engineering Design Services for Bear Creek Twp. Bridge Replacement Project (Sec. 15-02112-00-BR)Animal ControlDirector’s ReportCourthouse and Building BusinessCourthouseOtto Baum Clock Tower RepairCourthouse Sewage and Fountain Repairs/ReplacementExecutive/Personnel/Liquor/Legislative—06/9/2026Jail Administrator Request for Additional CustodianJail Administrator Request for move Part-Time Employee to Full-TimeVFW-VACVeterans Assistance Commission ResolutionEMA UpdateDirector’s ReportCEFSRescind Ordinance O2026 CB 001 to Provide Public Transportation in Christian CountyRescind Intergovernmental Agreement with Shelby CountyO2026 CB 009 Provide Public Transportation in Christian County Through Effingham CountyIntergovernmental Agreement with Effingham CountyCounty Board Members Email UpdateStaffing County Fair Security MOUStep 2 AFSCME Grievance                                    Audit, Finance and Purchasing Committee—-06/10/2026Approve claims as presented for June 2026Budget SchedulingVeteran’s Assistance Commission BudgetPublic Defender Part-time Budget IncreaseHB 4537 for Real Estate Tax SalesReferrals from other committeesCourthouseOtto Baum Clock Tower RepairCounty Board Members Email UpdateData Center Site Visit – Discussion of Purpose, Logistics, and Potential Participation by County Board MembersNEW BUSINESS AND OTHER MATTERSData Center Site Visit – Discussion of Purpose, Logistics, and Potential Participation by County Board MembersAny other matters or updates that are properly brought before the Board for future consideration.Per Diem Reports for May 2026Public Comments- Any Other TopicsAdjourn meeting until Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.