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 Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Bob Farmer –
Chairman; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Emily Davenport; Gene
Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Andy Meister; Andy Anderson; Pat O’Neill
Guests: David Blankenship; Jennifer Jordan; Diane Farmer;
Derek Hurley; Vic Martinek; Wayne Turner; John Olson; Jonathan
Wright; Jessica Lema
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mrs. Davenport.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to accept
and place on file the minutes from the Workshop meeting of April 10,
2014.
Airport/Farm
Mr. Rohlfs reported 853 gallons of fuel were sold in April. The
committee is looking to purchase a new John Deere 1445 and rotary
broom attachment for $23,900 from Cross Brothers in New Holland, IL.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to purchase
the new mower and the broom for $23,900. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
Nothing further to report.
Animal Control
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve
LO 13-14 57- Jane Whiteman as Assistant Animal Control Warden. Straw
vote taken, motion passed. Nothing further to report. Building and
Grounds: Mr. Bateman discussed the idea of borrowing money to fix
the roof and heating and cooling system at the Safety Complex. A
motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to renew the
Electrical Aggregation with ICANN. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Nothing further to report.
Community Action: Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development
Mr. Hepler yielded the floor to Mrs. Schumacher. There was extensive
discussion regarding any decisions to offer the board’s support for
the Consultant’s recommendation. A motion was made by Mrs.
Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to endorse the concept for
further in-depth investigation for the Unified Organization Concept.
Straw vote taken, motion failed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to pay
$2,000 for the consultant fee. Straw vote taken, motion failed.
Nothing to report.
Finance
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve
Cafeteria Plan Contract Extension for another 60 months at the
current rates. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to
approve Salary Adjustment for County Clerk with an increase of
$1,800 annually for FY 2014, FY 2015, FY 2016, FY2017.Straw vote
taken, amended motion.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr.
Bateman, to amend to increase of $3,000 annually for FY 2014, FY
2015, FY 2016, FY 2017.Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
approve salary adjustment for Treasurer with an increase of $1,700
annually for FY 2014, FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017. Straw vote
taken, amended motion passed.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth,
to amend to increase of $2,500 annually for FY 2014, FY 2015, FY
2016, and FY 2017. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
approve salary adjustment for Sheriff with an increase of $2,000
annually for FY 2014, FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017. Straw vote
taken, amended motion passed.
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A motion to amend was made by Mr. Ruben seconded by Mr.
Aylesworth, to amend to increase of $2,500 annually for FY 2014,
FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY 2017.Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report. General Assembly: Nothing to
report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve 2015 Legal Holidays Schedule. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
Aflac problems are finally getting ironed out.
Mrs. Schumacher discussed that the lighting claimed at the Safety
Complex came in cheaper than expected.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 13-14 47-Atlanta Illinois RotaryClub, LO 13-14 48-
Middletown Homecoming Committee, LO 13-14 58- Lincoln/Logan County
Chamber of Commerce. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve LO 13-14 51- Tracy Mizuer, MD to the Logan County
Tuberculosis Board. Straw vote taken, Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment
Mrs. Schumacher reported Kyle Miner has started work. Nothing to
report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Planning and Zoning
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, that Logan
County is satisfied with the current jurisdiction agreement. Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 13-14 49 -Bituminous Materials for County and Road
Districts. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety
Mrs. Schumacher reported how happy she was with the fire drill that
took place on May 7, 2014.
Nothing to report.
Personnel
Mrs. Schumacher reported an insert was placed in everyone’s pay
check regarding the use of social media. She also reported a
representative from IWIN attended the Personnel Meeting.
Nothing further to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report
Mr. Helper yielded the floor to David Blankenship to be interviewed
by the board to assume the vacant position formerly held by Bill
Martin.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs seconded by Mr. Bateman to adjourn
the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.
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