Jail’s electrical work completed, Melton new investigator

David Simpson, maintenance supervisor, and Curtis Goble, maintenance, gave the Regional Jail Board an update on the electrical work being completed at the facility at Pattonsburg during their meeting held July 2.
The board also heard an update on other jail improvements. Director Edom Howard will provide the board with utility bill comparisons when the project is completed.
The exterior lights were installed early in July, and the final inspection on the work was to be completed July 10.
Moving to other items on the agenda, Daviess County Deputy Jason Melton was appointed as a part-time internal investigator for the jail.
Mr. Carder gave updates on training. The second round of taser training will be conducted in August, and in-service should be completed at that time.
The financial report was accepted as follows: sales tax revenue for May $108,937.83; sales tax balance $23,889.88; commissary grossed $15,910.44 in June; operating account balance $121,372.35; payroll balance $11,256.82; accounts receivable $425,019.41; accounts payable $3,732.58.
The board entered into closed session to consider legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or it’s representatives and its attorneys; and to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.
Commissioner Carroll discussed the possible funding available if the jail has been impacted by COVID-19.
The next meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the Jail Board meeting held July 2. Present were DeKalb County Sheriff Kasey Keesaman; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner Kyle Carroll; Daviess County Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; Daviess County Sheriff Ben Becerra; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant. Visitors: Ed Proctor, Attorney; David Simpson, maintenance supervisor; Curtis Goble, maintenance; Chief Deputy Larry Adams.