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Commissioners accept slate of annual appointments; Board of Health vacancy requires Democrat meeting state qualifications
Summary
The board approved multiple reappointments and appointments, announced a vacancy on the Board of Health that must be filled by a Democrat with one of several specified professional qualifications, and postponed one appointment for separate handling.
The Clinton County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 approved a slate of annual appointments and announced a vacancy on the Board of Health that county officials said must be filled under state statute.
President (presiding) read a list of appointments and reappointments covering library, redevelopment, solid waste district representation, the alcohol beverage board and several other local boards and commissions. During the announcement, commissioners said Patty Biesner no longer wished to serve on the Board of Health, creating an opening.
The transcript records the commissioners stating the Board of Health opening must be filled by a Democrat and that state statute limits the allowable professional backgrounds for the vacancy. The county listed eligible professions as: registered nurse, pharmacist, licensed dentist, hospital administrator, social worker, attorney with expertise in health matters, school superintendent, veterinarian, professional engineer or environmental specialist. The seat is a four-year appointment.
Commissioners also read appointments for a range of boards (Kirkland Library, redevelopment commission, Wildcat Solid Waste District, Frankfort Clinton County Airport Authority Board, Big Cicero Drainage Board and others); many names were read aloud for reappointment and were accepted collectively. The board approved the slate (except one item to be handled separately) by voice vote; the transcript records the outcome as "Motion carries 3-0."
A separate motion to reappoint Dana Myers to a one-year term for Piedaboa (name of board/transcription unclear) was moved and seconded; the clerk recorded the vote language as "2 20 with Kevin and Steve," indicating two affirmative votes by named commissioners and a different tally context. The transcript does not provide a full roll-call listing for that specific vote.
Commissioners said towns will provide a recommendation for one Wildcat Solid Waste District seat and that some appointments require specific credential levels, limiting applicant pools for those seats. The board invited interested residents to apply for the Board of Health vacancy.
No public comment accompanied the appointment actions at the meeting.
