The Regional Jail made plans for its traditional Officers for Kids event in which local children go shopping just before Christmas with a local law enforcement officer.
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A tentative date of Dec. 12 was set for Officers for Kids during the Oct. 2 meeting of the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail Board. At this time, the jail has $4,100 available for the children’s Christmas event. Jail Director Edmon Howard and the Daviess and DeKalb County sheriffs will schedule a time to get together to discuss the way to hold this event in accordance with the COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Turning to other events on the agenda, Director Howard advised the board that the jail improvement project has been completed. He will provide a utilities comparison from last year to the next board meeting.
Deputy Director Timothy Carder gave the financial report, which was approved as follows: Sales Tax revenue for July $95,105.35; Sales Tax revenue for August $131,947.32; Sales Tax revenue for July 2019-December 2019 $619.30; Sales Tax balance $94,943.58; Commissary grossed $15,039.01 in July; Commissary grossed $15,005.65 in August; Commissary grossed $17,646.04 in September; Operating Account balance $145,699.72; Payroll balance $1,130.13; Accounts Receivable: $599,009.40; Accounts Payable: $16,823.69.
The regional jail temporarily housed for Clinton County. All Clinton County detainees have been returned to Clinton County, and per the agreement, they have paid the board bill.
Carder reported that firearms and taser certification has been completed, and 40-hour new hire training is complete.
Board members signed the memo to Farmers State Bank and BTC Bank giving authorization to add Sheriff Keesaman to the accounts.
Carder has been working with the Community Mental Health Liaison, Jen Gentry, to increase mental health counseling for the jail at no additional cost. This coverage would be in addition to the four hours the jail has weekly through Advanced Correctional Health.
Upon receiving authorization from the board via phone earlier in September, a 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander was purchased to replace the Chevrolet Trailblazer.
Howard would like to possibly add new contracts with surrounding counties. Sheriff Becerra requested that the issue be tabled until the next meeting.
Howard requested that a new bank account be created for commissary revenues in accordance with state statutes. A detainee security fund account was created.
Howard requested that the jail continue the life insurance coverage for staff members who retire with a minimum of 10 years tenure as part of their retirement benefit. The board approved the benefit.
A motion was carried to apply for Cares Act funds through Daviess County. Commissioner Ruse abstained from this vote.
A motion was carried to apply for Cares Act funds through DeKalb County. Commissioners Carroll abstained from this vote.
The annual memos regarding limited vendors in the area was completed and shared with the board.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, followed by the budget meeting on the same date.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting of the Regional Jail Board held Oct. 2. Present: DeKalb County Sheriff Kasey Keesaman; DeKalb County Presiding Commissioner Kyle Carroll; Daviess County Presiding Commissioner James Ruse; Edmon Howard, Jr., Director; Timothy Carder, Deputy Director; Lori Burke, Administrative Assistant. Sheriff Ben Becerra attended the meeting via phone conference.