The Daviess/DeKalb Regional Jail Board withdrew $200,000 in August from a CD at BTC Bank, which was deposited into the operating account to pay bills.
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The jail’s numbers have been down since the loss of Polk County inmates, said Daviess County Presiding Commissioner Lance Critten. While income is down, expenses also ought to be down, he added. Some expenses have not changed, however, such as payroll, since the jail has not opted to lay off any workers.
"We’re hoping to find other prisoners to house," said Mr. Critten. "We’re confident we’ll get the numbers back up."
He said it was unlikely the jail would find as big a supplier of inmates as Polk County. Instead they are hoping to combine several smaller jails.
Sheriff Ben Becerra told the board during their Sept. 29 meeting that he had talked to Wyandotte County about housing inmates.
Daviess County Commissioners Danny Heldenbrand and David Cox attended the meeting and discussed that they would be willing to go talk to any other county commissioners to help the jail out in getting contracts to house inmates.
In other business at the September meeting, the board noted that the guard shack is ready for operation and is expected to be opened in the middle of October. Policy and procedure has been written.
The board discussed talking with Health Professionals about getting flu shots.
SRI Roofing is coming in September to fix the roof at no cost.
The financial report, aging report and budget message were read by Mary Morrow and approved by the board.
Sales tax income of $104,138.13 was reported for the month of September. Year to date on sales tax income is $495,700.39. Sales tax checking account has $180,661.93 in the account with a six month CD for $800,000 and a six month CD for $475,000 at BTC Bank. Total is $1,455,661.93.
Commissary grossed $11,670.56.
Swanson income was $117.98.
The jail’s operating account balance is $138,615.76 with a six month CD of $300,000 at BTC Bank. Total is $438,615.76.
Since Jan. 1, Daviess County has saved $302,040.00 on inmate housing and DeKalb County has saved $392,880.00.
The aging report as of September showed an outstanding balance of $37,200.
Next meeting is set for Oct. 30, at 10 a.m.
The board entered into to closed session to talk with Doug Harpool of Baird, Lightner, Millsap & Harpool, P.C. pursuant to 610.021RSMo.
Present at the Sept. 29 meeting were Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; Daviess County Presiding Commissioner Lance Critten; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner David Lippold; Jail Administrator Larry Hadley; Board Secretary Mary Morrow; Daviess County Commissioner Danny Heldenbrand; Daviess County Commissioner David Cox.
The Daviess/DeKalb County Regional Jail met on Aug. 29 at Pattonsburg.
The financial report, aging report and budget message were read by David Tolen and approved by the board.
Sales tax income of $55,650.93 was reported for the month of August. Year to date on sales tax income is $391,562.26. Sales tax checking account has $76,393.92 in the account with a six month CD for $800,000 and a six month CD for $475,000 at BTC Bank. Total is $1,742,956.18.
The commissary grossed $10,392.15.
Swanson income was $142.03.
The jail’s operating account balance is $4,257.22 with a six month CD of $200,000 at BTC Bank and a six month CD of $300,000 at BTC Bank. Total is $504,257.22.
Since Jan. 1, Daviess County has saved $271,140 on inmate housing and DeKalb County has saved $342,900.
Aging report as of August showed an outstanding balance of $38,422.45.
The $800,000 CD with BTC Bank was renewed.
The board carried a motion to withdraw $200,000 from the operating CD.
The board entered into closed session to discuss personnel issues.
Present at the Aug. 29 meeting were Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; Daviess County Presiding Commissioner Lance Critten; DeKalb County Sheriff Wes Raines; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner David Lippold; Jail Administrator Larry Hadley; and Board Secretary Mary Morrow.