Residents press commissioners to investigate RISE board contracts and transparency
Multiple Vermillion County residents urged the commissioners to investigate a handshake contract and alleged irregularities at the RISE reuse authority, and some called for referral to state authorities; commissioners said they had raised concerns with the RISE but characterized the authority as a separate governing body.
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Several residents used the public-comment period to press the board on transparency and contracts involving the RISE reuse authority, focusing on a consultant agreement for Jerry Acey that speakers said paid $25,000 per month before a written contract existed. Kurt Phelps said the earlier arrangement "more likely this is an illegal action" and asked commissioners to explain their conclusions and what would be done about the contract. Phelps also called for "transparency, exposure, and accountability" from the RISE board.
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