Committee member announces vacancy on Alternative Sentencing Board; possible move to probate discussed

A committee member announced that Alternative Sentencing Board member Ed Adams will not continue his term when it expires in March, prompting discussion about the vacancy and the board's governance.

Staff member (S3) told the commission that current board members include Judge Speakman, the sheriff, circuit clerk Nurse Mary Roberson, Jessica Ventura (VA), and two at-large seats, one of which is held by Ed Adams. "Ed's retiring," S3 said, adding that the position will be handled under the standard announcement-and-reading process.

S3 outlined that the announcement will remain posted for 30 days; "after that 30 days, then at that meeting, we'll have a first reading, and then you'll have a second reading at the media," S3 said. The staff explanation framed the timeline for filling the vacancy: public announcement, first reading, then a second reading at a subsequent meeting before any appointment.

The Chair (S2) noted that the Alternative Sentencing Board has requested to be administratively moved under probate. S3 confirmed the board "would like the changes to occur" but added that "nothing's been formally discussed" and no votes or formal decisions were recorded in the transcript.

Commissioners and staff discussed the administrative steps required to add the announcement and proceed with readings; the conversation did not result in a motion or vote during the excerpt provided. The matter is expected to return as a formal agenda item after the required posting and readings.