April 5, 2023 - The Shelby County Commissioners designated April as Child Abuse Awareness month during their April 5, 2023, meeting and appointed a new Shelby County Local Health Authority.
During Commissioners Court held April 5, 2023, a motion carried by the commissioners to designate April as Child Abuse Awareness month. A proclamation was read aloud by Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison, and Denise Merriman, SCCAC Executive Director shared some statitics on cases in Shelby County. (See related article: SC Commissioners Designate April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month)
A motion carried by the commissioners to approve appointing Dr. Keith Miller as Shelby County’s local health authority.
Dr. Singson held the position for many years, and has since retired, making it necessary for the commissioners to appoint someone else. Judge Harbison also noted Dr. Miller is the only M.D. in Shelby County.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Approve and pay weekly expenses. 2. Proclamation declaring April as "Child Abuse Awareness Month" 3. Appoint Dr. Keith Miller as Shelby County's Local Health Authority. 4. Adjourn at 10:13am. Agenda items tabled or passed during the meeting include: 1. Commissioner Pct. 4 to purchase a Skid Steer and attachments with ARPA funds 2. Change phone/internet service for Justice of Peace Pct. 1.
