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This is the WFHB Local News for Thursday, November 30th, 2023.
Later in the program, Civic Conversations – a collaboration between WFHB and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. This month, we are joined by Health Officer Dr. Clark Brittain and Board Member George Hegeman of the Monroe County Health Department Board. More in the bottom half of the show.
Also coming up in the next half hour, an excerpt from Kite Line’s latest episode on the Stop Cop City protests in Atlanta, Georgia.
But first, your local headlines:
Monroe County Commissioners Postpone Convention Center Vote
At the Monroe County Commissioners meeting on November 29tth, Health Department Director Lori Kelley gave an update on Covid-19 and flu cases in the community.
Later in the meeting, County Attorney Jeff Cockerill introduced an interlocal agreement with the City of Bloomington to confirm the initial of a Capital Improvement Board. Cockerill gave some history on the agreement which was put on hold during the pandemic.
Commissioner Julie Thomas asked if they could take more time before approving the agreement as she wasn’t comfortable with all of the items.
During public comment on the agreement, a Capital Improvement Board Member John Whikehart shared that the new interlocal agreement would temporarily pass off the management of the building which he did not believe is necessary.
Cockerill added the management of the convention center would remain within the city and the county until it would go back to the Capital Improvement Board.
Next, Bloomington Chamber of Commerce President Eric Spoonemoore spoke on the agreement.
Commissioner Penny Githens shared concerns that were brought up at the Monroe County Council meeting the day before. Their main concern being that County Council Members would not be allowed to be appointed to the board.
Thomas added that it was unfortunate the agreement was announced by the city as a done deal, and said that there are things that need to be clarified before approving it.
Githens proposed that they look at the agreement for a little longer, and work on what amendments they would like to make.
The Commissioners postponed the decision on the agreement. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will meet again on December 6th.
Feature Report:
Up next, Civic Conversations – a collaboration between WFHB and the League of Women Voters of Bloomington and Monroe County. This month on Civic Conversations, we are joined by Health Officer Dr. Clark Brittain and Board Member George Hegeman of the Monroe County Health Department Board. In our discussion, we tackled the Health Department’s role and numerous services. With the recent legislative allocations towards Indiana public health, Dr. Brittain talked about the amounts received and how that money would be spent in Monroe County through the Indiana Health First Initiative. We turn now to Civic Conversations on the WFHB Local News.
Up next, we present a portion of Kite Line – a public affairs program devoted to prison issues in the Midwest and beyond on WFHB. This excerpt comes from their most recent episode on the Stop Cop City protest in Atlanta, Georgia. Tune in tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. or visit this link to listen to the full program. We turn now to that segment of Kite Line on the WFHB Local News.
Credits:
You’ve been listening to the WFHB Local News,
Today’s headlines were written by Noelle Herhusky-Schneider, in partnership with Cats – Community Access Television Services.
Our feature was produced by Becky Hill
Kite Line is produced by Mia Beach and Hugh Farrell.
Our theme music is provided by Mark Bingham and the Social Climbers.
Engineer and Executive producer is Kade Young.
