The meeting began with the usual proceedings.
Judge Tim Day received approval to award JRAC funds to Decatur County EMS in the amount of $31,222.70 to upgrade CPR devices. Day also discussed another grant request that is awaiting the fulfillment of certain contingencies.
Sean Durbin, executive director of the Decatur County Health Department, received approval to implement the Safe Sitter program using $1,400 in grant funding received from the Decatur County Community Foundation.
Commissioner President Jeremy Pasel stated that, at the previous meeting, the commissioners voted to offer the Highway Superintendent position to Applicant C. Pasel reported that the individual had accepted the offer and introduced the new superintendent, Tim Ortman.
A representative from the Highway Department provided an update, stating that the battery storage facility is expected to receive one more large load between October 21 and 23. Road closures on U.S. 421 South have been completed. The Highway Department will review the unofficial detour on 700 East and submit documentation of any damage to the state for appropriate reimbursement.
The Highway Department will pave portions of 200 North, 300 South, and 400 West over the next week. The department will also apply for the Highway Safety Improvement Grant, which opens November 1. The county will submit applications in coordination with the incorporated towns in Decatur County.
The commissioners and County Attorney Chad Smith discussed increased costs associated with caring for the seized cattle. The commissioners voted to provide additional payment to the property caring for the animals due to the increased number of cattle. Smith stated that he continues to communicate with the cattle owner’s attorney
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