Macon Reporter

Dewitt County Public Safety Committee Met June 22.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Nate Ennis - Chair, Christy Pruser, David Newberg, Megan Myers, and Claro Carter. Also present, Dee Dee Rentmeister, County Administrator.

MEMBERS ABSENT: none

SUMMARY OF DISCSSION:

No one was present to speak to the committee.

Motion by Newberg, 2nd by Myers to approve the claims. Voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Pruser, 2nd by Carter to approve last month's minutes. Voice vote, motion carried. Sheriff Walker was present to discuss with the committee the $50,000 grant that Enel has offered to the County. This grant would be used to fill the two patrol vacancies in the sheriff's office. This offer of a grant is similar to what Exelon does for the county/sheriff's department, Discussion ensued. Will discuss further at the full board meeting this week. Discussion on the mice problem at the animal shelter. Pruser indicated that she went out to the facility approximately 2 weeks with the maintenance supervisor and noted that there was food all over and not stored properly and noticed the mice activity. She checked last month and stated that the situation was a little better, but that food is still not stored in the containers. If the shelter has too much food for their use it should be donated to other agencies. The shelter needs to have more cleaning in general. This has been addressed with the staff. Motion by Pruser, 2nd by Myers to adjourn at 7:44 a.m. Voice vote, motion carried.

COMMITTEE ACTION:

Approve the claims. Approve last month's minutes.

RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD:

None

DATE OF NEXT MEETING: July 15, 2021, at 7:00 a.m.

AGENDA FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Date and Time of Meeting: June 22, 2021 at 7:00 am, County Building

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Persons Wishing to Address the Committee (If requesting action, also list below in section three)

3. Items for Discussion and Possible Action

a. Approve last month's Claims b. Approve last month's minutes

4. Items for Discussion Only (No Action Requested)

a. $50,000 grant from Enel. Ability to hire two officers now b. Animal Shielter pest problems

5. Closed Session

6. Motion to adjourn

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