Chambana Sun

Ford County Board Sheriff & Property Committee met March 4

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Sheriff and Property Committee met in the Sheriff’s Boardroom at the Jail on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 9:00 A.M. Roll Call showed the following in attendance: Mr. C. Vaughn, Mr. Ferguson, and Mr. Nuss. Also, in attendance were Sheriff Johnson, Coroner Roderick, EMA Coordinator Whitebird and Clerk & Recorder Frederick. Mr. May and Mrs. Mussman were not present.

Mr. Ferguson made the motion to approve the Agenda. Mr. Nuss seconded it.

Voice Vote – Carried

Mr. Ferguson made the motion to that all submitted claims be recommended to the full board for payment. Mr. Nuss seconded it.

Roll Call – Unanimous

Coroner Roderick briefly went through his monthly report. Stated he has lost 3 deputy’s and is looking for more deputies to help.

EMA Whitebird went through his monthly report and spoke on looking into a generator and a drone. Sheriff Johnson stated the county already has a generator no need to investigate a generator. Mr. Whitebird stated he signed a Mutual Aid Agreement with the Public Health Dept. to use their tents in the event of an emergency.

The Sheriff Johnson briefly went through his monthly report and stated the jail is still getting full, a rebound effect from No Cash Bail and he stated how busy all elected officials are and how things have changed as far as laws and how short handed we all are. Sheriff also discussed how Mr. Ferguson made the motion to pass an Interagency Agreement with Gibson City Ambulance Service onto the full board for consideration. Mr. Nuss seconded it.

Voice Vote – Carried

Nothing to report for Safety.

Mr. Ferguson moved to adjourn. Mr. Nuss seconded it.

Voice Vote – Carried

Meeting was adjourned at 10:04 A.M.

https://fordcounty.illinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SHERIFF-COMM-MINUTES-MAR-5-2025.pdf