Jefferson County Board Public Safety Committee will meet at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21.
Here are the minutes as provided by Jefferson County:
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD
100 South 10th Street Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864
Mrs. Suzy Tate, Executive Assistant
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING
JULY 21, 2016
5:15 P.M.,
BOARD ROOM
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT: TOMMY HAYES, CHAIRMAN, SEAN WILKEY & JUSTIN FULKERSON
ABSENT: STEVE DRAEGE
OTHERS PRESENT: ROBERT WHITE, CLIFF LINDEMANN, BOB WATT, WAYNE HICKS, JEFF WILLIAMS, TIM MARLOW, JAMES MALONE, JOYCE DAMRON, TRAVIS ALLEN, CLINT TAYLOR, MARTIN BOYKIN, TERRY KNOWLES & SUZY TATE
No one was present for public input,
Motion by Sean Wilkey and seconded by justin Fulkerson to recommend to the Full Board to approve the Animal Shelter Report as presented. Motion Carried. Vote – 3 aye, O may
Motion by Sean Wilkey and seconded by Justin Fulkerson to recommend to the Full Board to approve the Animal Shelter Volunteer Policy as presented. Motion Carried. Vote – 3 aye, 0 nay
Animal Warden Martin Boykin was present to discuss the possibility offencing in the yard that is located east of the building for animal/owner interaction and walking the dogs. Boykin is still doing research on this idea.
Sheriff Travis Allen was present to discuss the possibility of hiring 4 additional deputies for the Sheriff's Office. Allen cited that his department is tracking to handle 10,000 law events this year. Currently, he has 18 deputies which include the Chief Deputy, Allen stated that he would not hire all 4 deputies at the beginning of the year, rather hire 2 deputies in December, and 2 additional deputies halfway through the year, With more deputies being hired, this will also require the purchase of additional squad cars. Allen's patrol ideas include dividing the county into quad zones which would implement 4 deputies per shift. This request will be considered through the budget process. Motion by Sean Wilkey and seconded by Robert White to recommend to the Full Board to table the request from the Sheriff for 4 additional deputies until the budget process can be completed.
Motion Carried. Vote – 3 aye, 1 nay (Fulkerson)
Sheriff Allen reported that the Justice Center chiller has been delivered and was completed a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. An additional expense was incurred due to the need to retrofit the boiler at an approximate cost of $3,000.00.
Workman's compensation claims, general liability claims and reports were reviewed by the committee.
Motion by Sean Wilkey and seconded by Justin Fulkerson to recess. Motion Carried. Vote – 4 aye, 0 nay
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