Iroquois County Board met July 9.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Roll call and votes in Iroquois County
Recessed Session, July 9, 2019
Chairman Shure
On motion to call the roll
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt
Absent: Bohlmann, Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
PRAYER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. McGinnis gave the opening prayer after which the Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
AGENDA
It was moved by Mr. Alt and seconded to approve the agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.
MINUTES
It was moved by Mr. Ducat and seconded to approve the minutes from the June 11, 2019 Regular Session County Board meeting. The motion was seconded and carried by a voice vote.
PAYROLL
It was moved by Mr. Curtis and seconded to approve the June payroll. The motion was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the June payroll
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann*, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
COUNTY BOARD SERVICES
Charles Alt.$216.00
Roger Bard.$165.00
Lyle Behrends.$341.12
Kevin Bohlmann.$35.00
Paul Bowers.$139.80
Donna Crow.$145.38
Ernest Curtis.$157.20
Leanne Duby.$100.16
Sherry Johnson.$70.00
Chad McGinnis.$135.84
John Shure.$927.24
Marvin Stichnoth.$204.96
Jed Whitlow.$104.80
Joe Young.$103.36
John Zumwalt.$136.32
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Scott Rosenberger, of Stockland Township, introduced himself and confirmed that his presence at the meeting was to advocate for the hiring of additional deputies within the Sheriff’s Department. He commented that 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, there is only one road deputy working. He spoke about the Public Safety Tax and his understanding when it was promoted that the money would go towards protecting the citizens of the County with the addition of deputies to the Sheriff’s Department. Mr. Rosenberger said it would cost the County approximately $113,000 for two deputies; which would have a savings impact on overtime that is currently being utilized. He said the Sheriff and deputies are dealing with stuff he has never dreamed of and back up is essential to ensure their safety.
CHAIRMAN COMMENTS
Chairman Shure repeated information that was shared at the June 27, 2019 Policy & Procedure Committee meeting regarding changes made to the structure of the Finance Center that went into effect on July 1, 2019. He said Laci Kissack will be the Deputy Clerk, Amanda Longfellow with be the Executive Assistant to the County Board, and Jill Johnson will be the Finance Manager.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING OPTION FOR A PROPOSED LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT FACILITY IN STOCKLAND TOWNSHIP
The Board discussed a proposed livestock management facility in Stockland Township. The Board has the option to request the Department of Agriculture to hold an informational meeting concerning the proposed construction of the facility. Nick Anderson, with the Livestock Development Group was present to answer any questions and confirmed letters would be mailed to the neighboring property owners. Mr. Stichnoth spoke of concerns he had regarding the proposed livestock management facility, regarding the proposed building footprint and the distance it is to drainage tiles and an abandoned well on an old farmstead property. He felt there should be a public hearing so questions could be answered, Mrs. Crow concurred. It was moved by Mr. McGinnis and seconded to request the Department of Agriculture, hold a public hearing regarding the proposed livestock management facility in Stockland Township. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to request the Department of Agriculture, hold a public hearing regarding the proposed livestock management facility in Stockland Township
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young Nay: Bohlmann, Zumwalt
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION REPORTS
There were no outside organization reports.
POLICY & PROCEDURE
Mr. Shure, Chairman of the Policy & Procedure Committee, gave the report of his committee. At this time, it was moved by Mr. Bohlmann and seconded to remove from the report for separate consideration, the sentence that referred to changes in job positions in the Finance Center. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to remove from the report for separate consideration, the sentence that referred to changes in job positions in the Finance Center
Aye: Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Whitlow, Young
Nay: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Shure, Stichnoth, Zumwalt
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
POLICY & PROCEDURE
The Board discussed the changes in job positions in the Finance Center. Mr. Bohlmann asked for confirmation on salaries of the employees. Chairman Shure confirmed that the Finance Manager would be making the same salary; however, the Executive Assistant would be making more than the budgeted $27,250. It was questioned as to why these changes wouldn’t require a vote of the Board because the original hiring and restructuring of the Finance Center were done through the Search Committee and a subsequent vote of the full County Board. Chairman Shure said he discussed the matter at length with the State’s Attorney who confirmed that in his opinion, the Chairman has the authority to make the changes that were made in the Finance Center. State’s Attorney Jim Devine went on to say there is no policy or written procedure as to how this type of hiring is done. He said the Board can establish a procedure on how hiring is done for future instances.
Several Board members commented on the lack of communication to the Board as a whole and voiced displeasure with the accuracy of the committee minutes, in regards to the changes. Mrs. Johnson said the increase in the salary line was not a budget neutral move as more money is going to have to be allocated in that line to make up the difference. Mrs. Crow questioned the 1- year probationary period, which was part of the original restructuring of the Finance Center, noting that the period is not up. Ms. Duby mentioned 55ILCS5/6-1003 which states transfers of appropriations affecting personnel may be made by a 2/3 vote of the County Board, she asked State’s Attorney Jim Devine if there was a need for the Board to vote since appropriations for personnel were changing. State’s Attorney Jim Devine said he was not familiar with the statute and could not give advice based on the information provided at the meeting. Mr. McGinnis felt the statute cited may not be from the area of statutes governing Iroquois County. It was noted that the entire budget of the Finance Center was not going to be changed. Vice Chairman Behrends said it will be approximately $1,900 for the remainder of the fiscal year. He added that the Board needs to stay away from micromanaging, saying it is up to the Department Head to stay under budget. It was confirmed that Clifton Larson Allen will continue to provide oversight at a cost of $2,500 per year and Chairman Shure said new job descriptions for the positions are being written and will be presented to the Policy & Procedure Committee. After discussion on the matter ended, it was moved by Mr. Shure and seconded to approve the Policy & Procedure Committee report. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Policy & Procedure Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bowers, Curtis, Ducat, Huse, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Young, Zumwalt
Nay: Bohlmann, Crow, Duby, Johnson, Whitlow
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Policy & Procedure would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your Committee met at the Administrative Center on June 27, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. Members present were County Board Chairman John Shure, Lyle Behrends, Charlie Alt, Marvin Stichnoth, and Barbara Offill. Michael McTaggart was absent. Also present Mayor of the City of Watseka John Allhands, County Clerk Lisa Fancher, County Engineer Joel Moore, 911 Director Eric Raymond, ICPHD Administrator Dee Schippert, Grants Processor Sandy Sikma, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by Marvin Stichnoth and seconded by Barbara Offill to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments
The Committee Chairmen gave their monthly reports.
• County Engineer Joel Moore spoke on behalf of Highway Chairman Charlie Alt. There will be three Petitions to be reviewed for County Bridges.
• Management Chairman Lyle Behrends reported the committee will be receiving their monthly reports. Behrends also stated there will be discussion on the flooding abatement project with the city of Watseka.
• Judicial Chairman Lyle Behrends reported they would be receiving their monthly reports.
• Tax/Planning and Zoning Chairman Marvin Stichnoth reported, they would receive monthly reports and there would also be discussion on the Incobrasa Abatement Agreement.
• Health Chairman Barbara Offill reported they would receiving their monthly reports.
County Board Chairman John Shure discussed with the committee, the Finance Center job position changes.
During the update on Flood matters County Board Chairman John Shure stated he attended the last Kankakee River Basin Commission meeting June 13. A law passed in Indiana terminating this organization where they can no longer meet. Shure discussed Kankakee County decided they will now take action and pursue the conservancy district merging with Momence. Shure mentioned Iroquois County will form their own district at some point in the future.
Mayor John Allhands spoke to the committee on Iroquois County flood matters and his concerns of the reoccurring flooding here in Iroquois County. Allhands suggested the County and the City of Watseka work together to ease the flooding issues in Iroquois County.
It was moved by Charlie Alt and seconded by Lyle Behrends to support the activity to work towards and with the City of Watseka to establish the Iroquois County River Conservancy District. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
The Committee discussed the FOID Card Resolution as it was returned to the committee. The committee decided to move forward with the resolution by removing the following paragraph as requested: Be it further resolved, that the Iroquois County Board hereby ordains the Iroquois County shall not support the enforcement of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act [430 ILCS 65] thru the use of county funds, appropriations, personnel or property. The use of these limited resources are hereby banned from enforcing the FOID Act.
It was moved by Lyle Behrends and seconded by Marvin Stichnoth to remove the following paragraph from the FOID Card Resolution: Be it further resolved, that the Iroquois County Board hereby ordains the Iroquois County shall not support the enforcement of the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act [430 ILCS 65] thru the use of county funds, appropriations, personnel or property. The use of these limited resources are hereby banned from enforcing the FOID Act.
Motion carried by a roll call vote.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Offill and seconded by Behrends to adjourn at 9:27 A.M. All of which is respectfully submitted.
FINANCE
Mr. Alt, Vice Chairman of the Finance Committee, gave the report of his committee and moved for adoption. The motion was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Finance Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
County Board, Recessed Session July 9, A.D., 2019
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Finance would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your committee met at the Administrative Center on July 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. Members present were Joe Young, Paul Bowers, Marvin Stichnoth, Charlie Alt, Sherry Johnson, and Ernie Curtis. Michael McTaggart was absent. Also present County Board Chairman John Shure, County Treasurer Kurt Albers, County Engineer Joel Moore, Finance Manager Jill Johnson, Executive Assistant of the County Board Amanda Longfellow, Deputy Clerk Breein Suver, IDA Director Ken Barragree, 911 Director Eric Raymond, Myron Munyon with Compass Insurance, EMA Director Eric Ceci, County Board Member Chad McGinnis, County Board Member Donna Crow, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by Paul Bowers and seconded to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments.
Myron Munyon with Compass Insurance reported to the committee he hasn’t received any updated information at this time.
911 Director Eric Raymond informed the committee the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) was submitted by the Finance Department.
EMA Director Eric Ceci reported to the committee he would be recommending a purchase of a Wireless Emergency Alert System to give local emergency personnel the ability to alert people of an emergency by cell phone.
Treasurer Kurt Albers reported the real estate tax bills were mailed out June 14, 2019. Albers stated the dead line for the first installment without a late fee is July 16, 2019. Lastly Albers mentioned the Treasurer’s Office has collected $8.1 million in real estate taxes.
IDA Director Ken Barragree reported to the committee the revolving loan project for T&D Metal is still being processed and reviewed before being finalized.
The Committee agreed to hold FY20 budget hearings July 29th and July 30th 9:00am to 11:00am.
The committee agree to table approving the Financial Policies for Clifton Larson Allen regarding GATA until next month.
The committee reviewed the claims, it was moved by Sherry Johnson and seconded by Joe Young to approve the claims upon County Board approval. Motion carried by a roll call vote.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Marvin Stichnoth and seconded by Joe Young to adjourn at 10:17 A.M. Motion carried by a voice vote.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Mr. Behrends, Chairman of the Management Services Committee, gave the report of his committee. The Board discussed the drainage issues on County owned property near the Administrative Center. It was agreed that there are issues with the tiling, causing drainage to be a problem, which should be addressed. It was moved by Mr. Behrends and seconded to approve the Management Services Committee report. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Management Services Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Management Services would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your Committee met at the Administrative Center on July 1, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. Members present Lyle Behrends, Paul Bowers, Charlie Alt, John Zumwalt, and Paul Ducat. Sherry Johnson and Kevin Bohlmann were absent. Also present County Board Chairman John Shure, Maintenance Supervisor Chris Drake, 911 Director Eric Raymond, Teri Tincher with Workforce Development, ICPHD Administrator Dee Schippert, Mayor of the City of Watseka John Allhands, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by John Zumwalt and seconded by Paul Ducat to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments.
During discussion and action on the Drainage project with the City of Watseka, the Mayor of the City of Watseka, John Allhands shared his concerns with the flooding issue in home owner’s backyards and County property. Allhands reviewed the graph of the concerning areas where the water sits for a period of time before draining and discussed the plan to prevent this water from sitting, Allhands entertained the option for the City of Watseka and the County to split cost for this project. The committee raised concerns on who would maintain the property and an Intergovernmental Agreement was suggested to be done before any decisions are made by the County.
It was moved by Zumwalt and seconded by Ducat to table the agreement and discussion on the drainage project with the city of Watseka until next month’s meeting. Motion carried by a voice vote.
The County Farm lease was distributed to the committee. Committee Chairman Lyle Behrends asked John Zumwalt to share his input on the watercourses on the County farm property. Zumwalt stated section four number six reads: To preserve established watercourses or ditches, and to refrain from any operation that will injure them. Zumwalt expressed his concerns of machinery not being safe to cross the watercourses at this time. Zumwalt said this issue needs to be resolved.
Maintenance Supervisor Chris Drake reported during Building Efficiencies B&D Electric has approximately 75% of the Courthouse finished, approximately 50% of the Administrative Center, and approximately 80% of the Jail lighting installment complete.
Maintenance Supervisor Chris Drake reported on the following:
• The Courthouse will be getting a new roof free of charge with a 15-year warranty.
• Serve-Pro laid new carpet last week.
• Routine Maintenance.
• A new pump for ejector pit in the Courthouse basement has been ordered.
• The back-flow preventers in Courthouse, Administrative Center, and The Jail were recertified.
• The Jail Kitchen will have a new deep freezer delivered today.
• Four out of the seven boilers have been serviced.
Teri Tincher with Workforce Development presented to the committee an example of the signage to help draw more people to their program. They decided for the signage requested by Champaign County Regional Planning Commission and Workforce Development office to update the Directory sign out front of the Administrative Center. The committee agreed to let the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission and Workforce Development have a sign within the building instead of out front by the public entrance.
It was moved by Ducat and seconded by Zumwalt to move forward with allowing the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission and Workforce Development office to update the Directory sign out in front of the Administrative Center. Motion carried by a voice vote.
Teri Tincher represented the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission and Workforce Development offices today upon requesting a consolidation of the two offices they are currently leasing in the Administrative Center.
It was moved by Paul Bowers and seconded by Zumwalt as of July 1st 2019 to combine the leases for the Champaign County Regional Planning Commission and Workforce Development offices for a term of three years with the new price rate pending approval. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
The Committee discussed with the Courthouse roof being first on the Capital Improvement list which has since then been taken care of by insurance. The Management Committee suggested the North parking lot at the Courthouse and the Jail be considered next on the Capital Improvement list.
It was moved by Bowers and seconded by Ducat to recommend the Finance Committee move the Courthouse and Jail north parking lot project to the Capital Improvement list for FY 2020. Motion carried by a voice vote.
The claims were reviewed by the Management Committee.
It was moved by Zumwalt and seconded by Alt to approve the claims subject to County Board approval. Motion carried by a roll call vote.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Ducat and seconded by Bowers to adjourn at 10:19 A.M. Motion carried.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Mr. Stichnoth, Chairman of the Tax/Planning & Zoning Committee, gave the report of his committee and moved for adoption. The motion was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Tax/Planning & Zoning Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
County Board, Recessed Session July 9, A.D., 2019
Mr. Chairman and Members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Tax/Zoning would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your Committee met at the Administrative Center on July 2, 2019 at 9:00 A.M. Members present were Marvin Stichnoth, Ernie Curtis, Barbara Offill, Roger Bard, Leanne Duby, Jed Whitlow, and Kevin Coughenour. Also present County Board Chairman John Shure, County Clerk Lisa Fancher, Treasurer Kurt Albers, ICPHD Administrator Dee Schippert, Director of Nursing and Social Services Vonda Pruitt, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by Roger Bard and seconded by Barbara Offill to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
The Committee reviewed the claims. It was moved by Kevin Coughenour and seconded by Leanne Duby to approve the claims subject to full County Board approval. Motion carried by a roll call vote.
There were no public comments.
County Clerk Lisa Fancher reported to the committee the Tax Abatement request from Incobrasa was approved at the June County Board meeting. Fancher stated at the July County Board meeting a final draft of the tax abatement agreement from Incobrasa and a resolution will be reviewed and approved by the County Board. Fancher mentioned Assessment Supervisor Bob Yergler requested Incobrasa wouldn’t contest to their tax assessment for the life of the abatement being ten years be added to the final agreement. Incobrasa agreed and their attorney has since submitted the final agreement to the County Clerk’s office. Fancher said a final tax agreement and a resolution are prepared and ready to go before the County Board on July 9th. Fancher also shared with the committee the issue with the 14 parcels in question are still not yet resolved. Fancher did say the 12 buyers of those 14 parcels have an option to request a refund and deed the property back to the County or the buyers could continue to pay the taxes for seven consecutive years which would result in a superior title. Fancher lastly mentioned States Attorney Jim Devine has prepared a letter to be sent out to the 12 buyers in question to let them choose which option they want to pick.
Treasurer Kurt Albers reported the real estate tax bills were mailed out June 14, 2019. Albers stated the dead line for the first installment without a late fee is July 16, 2019. Lastly Albers mentioned the Treasurer’s office has collected $8.1 million in real estate taxes.
County Board Chairman John Shure mentioned he spoke with current tax trustee and it was confirmed the 120 day notice was received.
The solar ordinance hasn’t been received back. It is still currently under review by States Attorney Jim Devine.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Offill and seconded by Bard to adjourn the meeting at 10:13 A.M. Motion carried by a voice vote.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
HEALTH
Mr. Whitlow, Vice Chairman of the Health Committee, gave the report of his committee and moved for adoption. The motion was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
Roll call and votes in Iroquois County
Recessed Session, July 9, 2019
Chairman Shure
On motion to approve the Health Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Health would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your committee met at the Administrative Center on July 2, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. Members present were Barbara Offill, Jed Whitlow, Ernie Curtis, Roger Bard, Leanne Duby, and Kevin
Coughenour. Also present Animal Control Director Dr. Youssef, ICPHD Administrator Dee Schippert, Director of Nursing and Social Services Vonda Pruitt, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by Jed Whitlow and seconded by Leanne Duby to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
The committee reviewed the claims. It was moved by Jed Whitlow and seconded by Ernie Curtis to pay the claims subject to County Board approval. Motion carried by roll call vote.
Animal Control Director Dr. Youssef gave his monthly report stating they received eight dogs and one bat this past month. Youssef also shared with the committee the bat did test negative for rabies.
ICPHD Administrator Dee Schippert distributed the monthly program summary report to the committee for their review. Schippert mentioned the Grants and Contracts sheet is not yet finalized with the changes and will be handed out next month.
Schippert and Director of Nursing Vonda Pruitt distributed a list and spoke to the committee about Illinois Reportable Diseases. Mandated reporters, such as health care providers, hospitals, and laboratories, must report suspected or confirmed cases of the reportable diseases to the local Health Department within the number of hours or days as indicated. Once the Health Department is notified one of the nurses then begins their investigation with lab confirmation and a call to the doctor. Schippert lastly mentioned all confirmed reportable disease cases are filed into a confidential software.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Duby and seconded by Whitlow to adjourn at 11:23 A.M. Motion carried.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
JUDICIAL & PUBLIC SAFETY
Mr. Behrends, Chairman of the Judicial & Public Safety Committee, gave the report of his committee and moved for adoption. The motion was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Judicial & Public Safety Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson,
McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Judicial & Public Safety would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your Committee met at the Courthouse on July 3, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. Members present were Lyle Behrends, Roger Bard, Steve Huse, and Donna Crow. Chad McGinnis, Paul Ducat, and Jed Whitlow were absent. Also present were County Board Chairman John Shure, Coroner Bill Cheatum, State’s Attorney Jim Devine, Probation Supervisor Barb King, Circuit Clerk Lisa Hines, 911 Director Eric Raymond, and Wendy Davis with Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by Roger Bard and seconded by Donna Crow to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments.
Coroner Bill Cheatum gave his monthly report.
Probation Supervisor Barb King reviewed the Probation & Court Services activity report for the month of May.
State’s Attorney Jim Devine gave his monthly report.
Circuit Clerk Lisa Hines distributed her monthly report to the committee for their review.
A total of $60,374.17 was received in fines and fees and $4,366.58 was received from Credit Collection Partners.
911 Director Eric Raymond distributed and reviewed the ETSB report. Raymond informed the committee the next GEN 911 grant is still being processed.
The committee reviewed the claims, it was moved by Huse and seconded by Bard to pay the Judicial & Public Safety claims subject to County Board approval. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
It was moved Crow and seconded by Huse to adjourn at 3:27 P.M. Motion carried by a voice vote.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
I.T.
Mr. Young, Vice Chairman of the I.T. Committee, gave the report of his committee. There was brief discussion regarding the cost and coverage of cyber security insurance. Mr. Ducat wondered if there were other quotes received, to which Mr. Young replied the insurance is going to be added to the main policy for the remainder of the fiscal year. Mrs. Johnson asked if there were any comparisons given for the 2 core switches that the committee moved to purchase for $1,600 each. Mr. Young said there was only one price given and due to the immediate need for the switches which work in tandem. The committee chose to move forward with the two at the quoted price. It was moved by Mr. Young and seconded to approve the I.T. Committee report. Them motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the I.T. Committee report
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse,
McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Nay: Johnson
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
Mr. Chairman and members of the County Board:
Your Committee to whom was referred I.T. would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your committee met at the Administrative Center on July 5, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. Members present were Joe Young, Paul Bowers, John Shure, and Marvin Stichnoth. Michael McTaggart was absent. Also present were County Treasurer Kurt Albers, Finance Manager Jill Johnson, Executive Assistant of the County Board Amanda Longfellow, Deputy Clerk Breein Suver, 911 Director Eric Raymond, Myron Munyon with Compass Insurance, EMA Director Eric Ceci, County Board Member Chad McGinnis, County Board Member Donna Crow, and Wendy Davis from the Times Repubilc.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by John Shure and seconded by Paul Bowers to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments.
Myron Munyon with Compass Insurance discussed with the committee there are no other options of Cyber Security Insurance that would be compatible with the policies that have been offered. County Board Chairman John Shure questioned the cost difference between the 1 million dollar policy as compared to the 2 million dollar policy. Munyon shared the premiums for each option are developed by a questionnaire to decipher the coverage that is needed to prevent exposure. Shure mentioned the main concern is exposing confidential information. Munyon to change the Cyber Security coverage if needed in the future.
It was moved by Shure and seconded by Bowers to accept the 1 million dollar policy for Cyber Security Insurance with Compass Insurance with a premium of $4,529. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
Michael Taber with Area-Wide reported to the committee he is currently working with Executive Assistant of the County Board Amanda Longfellow on making changes with submitting a ticket to Area-Wide to make sure Departments are being billed correctly. Taber also mentioned to the committee the weekly onsite maintenance has started.
Taber informed the committee the email server budget proposal is still being finalized. Taber stated he is still currently working on the I.T. Capital Expenditure plan.
Taber discussed with the committee two COR switches in the server room need to be
replaced at a cost of $1,600 per switch. Taber explained to the committee if any issues occur it would affect all departments.
It was moved by Bowers and seconded by Stichnoth to approve the new equipment purchase for two COR switches in the server room costing $1,600 per switch. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
During new business Taber shared with the committee switching from AT&T to ICN internet would be cost effective for the County. The committee agreed to revisit this subject next month.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Paul Bowers and seconded by John Shure to adjourn at 11:21A.M. Motion carried by a voice vote.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
TRANSPORTATION & HIGHWAY
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3 PETITIONS FOR COUNTY AID
(The Petitions for County Aid have been recorded and placed on file in the County Clerk’s Office.)
Mr. Alt, Chairman of the Transportation & Highway Committee, gave the report of his committee and presented 3 Petitions for County Aid for approval. He moved for adoption of all, which was seconded and carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the Transportation & Highway Committee report and 3 Petitions for County Aid
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
Mr. Chairman and members of the County board:
Your Committee to whom was referred Transportation & Highway would beg leave to submit the following report on the matters before them:
Your committee met at the Iroquois County Highway Building on July 5, 2019 at 9:00
A.M. Members present were Charlie Alt, Joe Young, Steve Huse, John Zumwalt, Chad McGinnis. Sherry Johnson, and Donna Crow. Also present County Engineer Joel Moore, and Wendy Davis with the Times Republic.
The meeting was called to order.
It was moved by John Zumwalt and seconded by Steve Huse to approve the agenda. Motion carried by a voice vote.
There were no public comments.
The claims and financial reports for the month were reviewed. It was moved by Chad McGinnis and seconded by Huse to pay the bills subject to County Board approval. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
County Highway $66,059.98
County Bridge $8,464.45
County Matching $0.00
TBP $0.00
County MFT $45,854.61
Township MFT $884,034.63
County Engineer Joel Moore presented three Petitions for County Aid to the committee for
their review. The Petitions include Douglas Township estimating a cost of $350,000, Danforth Township estimating a cost of $250,000, and Douglas/Danforth Township estimating a cost of $600,000.
It was moved by Huse and seconded by Zumwalt to accept the Petitions for County Aid for Douglas Township, Danforth Township, and Douglas/Danforth Township as presented. A roll call vote was taken. Motion carried.
Moore informed the committee during old business the jurisdiction tangent paperwork for Ashkum Slab that was submitted has since then been returned to make changes with wording that is in question.
As there was no further business to come before the committee, it was moved by Crow and seconded by Johnson to adjourn at 9:25 A.M. Motion carried.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. R2019-13
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE FIREARM OWNERS IDENTIFICATION CARD ACT
Chairman Shure presented Resolution No. R2019-13, a Resolution Opposing the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. It was moved by Mr. Behrends and seconded to approve Resolution No. R2019-13. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve Resolution No. R2019-13, a Resolution Opposing the Firearm
Owners Identification Card Act
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse,
McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Nay: Johnson
Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
RESOLUTION NO. R2019-13
Resolution opposing The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65), any trailer bill, or any bill similar too, or any bill where the 101st Illinois General Assembly desires to restrict the Individual right of US Citizens as protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.
WHEREAS, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms is guaranteed as an Individual Right under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and under the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the Right of the People to Keep and Bear Arms for defense of Life, Liberty, and Property is regarded as an Inalienable Right by the People of Iroquois County, Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the People have a God given obligation to provide for the common defense;
WHEREAS, a well armed citizenry is the best protection against tyrannical government;
WHEREAS, the People of Iroquois County, Illinois, derive economic benefit from all safe forms of firearms recreation, hunting, and shooting conducted within Iroquois County using all types of firearms allowable under the United States Constitution and;
WHEREAS, The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65) is a violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution allowing responsible law abiding citizens the right to keep and bear arms & ammunition;
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2018 The Circuit Court of White County in the 2nd Judicial Circuit ruled The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65) to be unconstitutional as the FOID Act clearly violated the 2nd Amendment;
WHEREAS, Iroquois County Board, being elected to represent the People of Iroquois County and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, the Illinois House of Representatives and the Illinois Senate, being elected by the People of the State of Illinois and being duly sworn by their Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, The Governor of Illinois, being elected to represent the People of the State of Illinois and being duly sworn by your Oath of Office to uphold the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and;
WHEREAS, proposed legislation, any bills similar to, under consideration by the Illinois State Legislature would infringe the Right to Keep and Bear Arms that require an FOID Card by individual citizens of Iroquois County, Illinois, is a direct violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE AND IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the People of Iroquois County, Illinois, do hereby oppose the enactment of any legislation that would infringe upon the Right of the People to keep and bear arms and consider such laws to be unconstitutional and beyond lawful Legislative Authority.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Iroquois County Board demands that the Illinois General Assembly cease further actions restricting the Right of the People to keep and bear arms, and hereby demand that the Governor of Illinois veto all such legislation which restricts the Right of the People to keep and bear arms.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of Iroquois County is here by directed to prepare and deliver certified copies of this Resolution to all members of the Illinois General Assembly and to the Office of the Governor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, since The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65) is a violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution and has been found unconstitutional, we the Iroquois County Board demand that the Illinois General Assembly cease and repeal The Firearm Owners Identification Card Act (430 ILCS 65) immediately.
RESOLUTION NO. R2019-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INCOBRASA FARMS LTD, AN ILLINOIS CORP
(The Abatement Agreement will be recorded and placed on file in the County Clerk’s Office.)
Chairman Shure presented Resolution No. R2019-14 with the corresponding agreement with Incobrasa Farms, Ltd, which would allow Incobrasa to receive an abatement on a portion of their soybean processing facility located near Gilman. It was moved by Mr. Zumwalt and seconded to approve Resolution No. R2019-14, A Resolution Approving an Agreement with Incobrasa Farms, Ltd and corresponding agreement. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve Resolution No. R2019-14, a Resolution Approving an Agreement with Incobrasa Farms, Ltd and corresponding agreement
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
RESOLUTION NO. R2019-14
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH INCOBRASA FARMS LTD, AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Incobrasa Farms Ltd, an Illinois Corporation, desires to enlarge a soybean processing facility located near Gilman in Iroquois County, on property owned by Incobrasa Farms, Ltd, subject to certain conditions set out in the agreement attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Iroquois County has considered this matter, and the proposed Agreement with Incobrasa Farms Ltd, and deems it in the best interests of the residents of the County of Iroquois to enter into said Agreement.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE IROQUOIS COUNTY BOARD AS FOLLOWS:
Section One: That the Chairman of the Iroquois County Board is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with Incobrasa Farms Ltd. the form of said Agreement being attached hereto, marked “Exhibit A” and made part hereof, and the Iroquois County Clerk is authorized to attest said document.
Passed and adopted this 9th day of July, 2019.
CLAIMS
The following claims were presented for approval. There were two additional claims presented for approval from the Sheriff’s Office, one in the amount of $450 for a Sheriff’s Conference and the second in the amount of $9.92 for publications. It was moved by Mr. Ducat and seconded to approve the claims, including the two additional claims from the Sheriff’s Office. The motion carried by a roll call vote.
On motion to approve the claims, including the two additional claims from the Sheriff’s
Office
Aye: Alt, Bard, Behrends, Bohlmann, Bowers, Crow, Curtis, Duby, Ducat, Huse, Johnson, McGinnis, Shure, Stichnoth, Whitlow, Young, Zumwalt Absent: Coughenour, McTaggart, Offill
APPOINTMENTS
Chairman Shure presented the following appointments for approval. It was moved by Mr. Young and seconded to approve the appointments as presented. The motion was seconded and carried by a voice vote.
Drainage District Appointments:
Rick Boyden of 2210 E 400 North Rd, Wellington, IL as Trustee of the Wellington-Greer Fire Protection District for a term to expire on the first Monday of May, 2022.
Royce Foley of 2261 East Twp Rd 275 A, Milford, IL as Trustee of the Milford Fire Protection District for a term to expire on the first Monday of May, 2022.
There was no old business.
There was no new business.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Ducat and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:29 A.M. The motion carried by a voice vote. The next County Board meeting will be held in Watseka, IL at the Administrative Center on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
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