Jackson County considers voter approval for jail financing
Jackson County Board debates funding a new jail, weighing building commission financing versus voter approved bonds. With 10 of 14 members present, the panel leans toward asking March primary voters to approve a $5.6 million bond for a $4.9 million jail plus bond costs and furnishings, arguing public backing would preserve borrowing capacity for future courthouse needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Knoll
Southern Illinoisan
Jackson County Board
Building Commission
Robert Crim
Cial
County Building Commission
Carl Shoaff
Matthews and
Wright
Crim
Nelson
Commission
Larry Lipe
Finance Committee
Douglas Eriksen
Carbondale Okays Payback Plan to Aid Wal-Mart Store
Carbondale voters consider a payback agreement with Wal-Mart Properties to reimburse up to one third of city sales tax receipts on a new East Main Street shopping center. The $500 000 estimate funds road and utility upgrades, with first $50 000 of yearly receipts kept by the city until sales reach $6 million. The deal mirrors a prior K Mart agreement and hinges on no future bond issuance. The council expects revisions if Wal-Mart seeks bonds and will debate landlord responsibility for housing at the Jan 25 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Southern Illinois
Wal-Mart Properties Inc
Carbondale
Vic Koenig Chevrolet
East Main Street
Wal- Mart
Wal-Mart
Carroll Fry
K-Mart
Illinois 13
Rendleman Road
Fry
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Vineyard
CMAD
William Bonali
Swinford
Paul Clark
Clark
Dispute Over Mowing Fees Between CMAD and City
The Carbondale Mosquito Abatement District and the city council remain at odds over mowing charges. Council approved 33604 to CMAD, but District Manager Clark Vineyard says another 6300 is owed for August and may pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Woolf
Carbondale
Clark Vineyard
CMAD
Carrol Fry
Vineyard
Hans Fischer
Menagerie owner warned to care for animals near Ava
Jackson County officials warned Roy Huppert, who keeps about 15 horses, 15 cattle, 15 goats, ducks, rabbits, and 15 dogs on a farm near Ava, to improve care or face confiscation starting Wednesday. Deputies found many animals in poor condition. dogs are starving, unvaccinated, and worm checks lacking. If not corrected, animals may be impounded for seven days, with some may be euthanized or sold to cover costs or if care does not improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Schottman Enol
Jackson County
Vicki Ashley
Roy Huppert
Ava
Humane Shelter
Huppert
Benton approves ambulance housing at fire station despite firemen objections
The Benton city council voted to house a Franklin County Emergency Medical Service ambulance at the fire station despite objections from the Benton Fire Department over privacy, space, parking, and public safety concerns. An agreement authorizing housing until April 15 was to be signed, with Fire Chief Paul Rogers controlling the premises and a 10 day termination clause if voided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Bailey
Southern Illinois
Benton Fire Department
Franklin County Emergency Medical Service
Fire and Police
John J. Seymour
Paul Rogers
Benton
West City Village Board
Franklin Hospital
South Main Street
Bailey Williams
Old Miners Hospital
Christopher
Marion to use computer for water bill and payroll processing
Marion city officials approved a Burroughs computer purchase for 32,981 to automate water billing and employee payroll with staff training and a trade-in of a 4,000 Burroughs unit. The council also annexed a new apartment project, planned a Marion Cablevision office, and reviewed park ing adjustments for Pali Kai Oriental Restaurant. They approved a 6,500 three quarter ton pickup for the Water Department and noted 20 December fires costing 33,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Marion
Burroughs Company
Burroughs
Marion Cablevision
George Dodd
Marion Broadcasting Co
East Boulevard Street
Boulevard Street
Herrin Congregation of Jehovah’s
Marion Water Department
Ervin N. Baker Inc
Les Snyder
H. L. Pulley
St. Louis University
George A. Williams
Robert
Connell
Michael Robert Harper
Herrin mayor outlines 1982 goals including no tax increase
Herrin Mayor Donald Swinford listed six goals for 1982 at a city council meeting. Among them are extending services to more residents without a tax increase, annexation through the plan commission, addressing city flooding, downtown revitalization, and a share-the-expense sidewalk program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Donald Swinford
Swinford
City Plan Commission
17Th Street
Alder
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Jackson
Mae Nelson
Shoaff
Springfield
Eriksen
Decatur Blues Hock
Stephen B. Hall
Ofarbondale
John McCutchen
Turley Park
General Telephone
Linda Lumley
S. Market St
Carbondale Cablevision
Mardele
Ms. Lumley
Marion and
Telecommunications Inc
Denver
Colo
Chanh Nguyen
Pali Kai Oriental
Madison Street
Nguyen
Paul Murphy
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