Road Signs and Who Will Pay for Them Discussed by 911 Board

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Published on August 9 2016 2:56 pm
Last Updated on August 9 2016 2:56 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Road signs and who will pay for them was raised as an issue Tuesday by the Effingham County 911 Board.

The matter was raised by 911 board member and county board member Mike DePoister, as it had been considered that morning by the County Board's Road and Bridge Committee.

DePoister and other committee members are aware that townships are not a source of assistance with the signs, as they are financially strapped. County dollars are targeted for roadway maintenance. That's why DePoister wondered whether 911 could be a vehicle to pay for the sign installation and maintenance.

However, 911's participation is a moot point, since the State has said 911 funds can't be used to pay for new signs or sign maintenance. That's the result of a decision by the state a couple of years ago. The matter will be reviewed further to come up with an acceptable option.

The 911 Board agreed to form a committee to review 911 bylaws, which Board Chairman Nick Althoff said were last upated in 2001. Sheriff Dave Mahon, Johnathon Paholke and Julie Stephens will serve on the committee, assisted by 911 System Administrator Jody Moomaw.

Addressing Coordinator Tina Daniels reported that she is working with the postmaster in Edgewood to coordinate the addressing in the village. Also, Moomaw reported the system got its check from the State for the amount of surcharge revenue collected for March. Moomaw said the amount is higher than the amounts received for January and February, and is the most revenue received since the State took over collection of funds to start this calendar year.