EFFINGHAM — During its regular meeting Monday, the Effingham County Board took some time to remember former Effingham County Board Chairman Richard F. “Dick” Francis, who died earlier this month.
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âI donât understand the gain for anybody, including the city, at the moment,â said Commissioner Brad Meinhart before he voted no on QuikTripâs petition for rezoning.
Commissioner Dave Storm, who chaired Tuesdayâs meeting, looks out to the audience at The Effingham Performance Center.
QuikTrip Real Estate Project Manager Gwen Keen speaks to the Effingham Plan Commission at Tuesdayâs public hearing.
EFFINGHAM â The Effingham Plan Commission rejected key aspects of a proposal for a QuikTrip gas station and convenience store at the north end of Effingham after months of delays and a lively public hearing.
The decision was a rare split vote for the commission, with a 5-2 vote not to recommend rezoning the proposed travel centerâs lot at the corner of Technology Drive and North U.S. 45. This came after they unanimously approved the site plan for QuikTrip because it complied with all the necessary regulations and e