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[June 13, 2014]  LINCOLN - Proceedings of the county board, Logan County Courthouse, Lincoln, Illinois, Tuesday, April 15, 2014

The members of the Logan County Board convened in adjourned session on the above date in the first floor Courtroom. Chairman Robert Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The pledge of the Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Mr. Aylesworth.

Members Present: Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Andy Meister; Pat O’Neill (7:02); Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent: None
Guests: Jan Youngquist; Vic Martink; Jim Graff; Emily Davenport; Josh Davenport; Beth Kavelman; Lori Bottrell; Alexandrea Davis; Jerry Purcell; Sheriff Nichols; Dan Fulscher

Mr. Farmer read a memorial in memory of Bill Martin followed by a moment of silences for Mr. Martin.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to accept and place on file the minutes from the Regular Board meeting of March 19, 2014. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to accept and place on file the minutes from the Regular Board meeting of March 28, 2014. Motion passed.

Recognitions:

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LO 13-14 44-Recognition of LCHS Boys Basketball team. Motion passed.

Appointments:

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Helper, to approve Lo 13-14 40- Water & Fire District Appointment. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no Motion passed.

Mr. Farmer entertained a motion to appoint Andrew Meister as chairman of Road and Bridge. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve Andrew Meister as chairman to Road and Bridge. Motion Passed.

Mr. Farmer entertained a motion to appoint Andrew Meister as chairman of Liquor. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve Andrew Meister as chairman to the Liquor Committee. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 46-Tom Cross to the Northern Logan County Water Authority Term: 3 years. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no Motion passed.

Raffles:

LO 13-14 39 HSLC/Forever Home Pet Cemetery
LO 13-14 43 7th Annual Gene Clemons Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament


A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.

Reports for the month of March 2014 were read by Clerk Sally Litterly as follows:

Sheriff’s report of fees collected: No report

Sheriff’s report of expenses: No report

Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report:
Collections due to County General Fund: $69,373.94
Collection of funds due to others: $51,202.73 Child Support: $49,491.98

County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $24,268.50

Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement:
March Revenue: $744,085.72
March Expenses: ($839,845.48)
March Balance: $1,830,693.59

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to accept and place these reports on file as read. Motion passed.

Chairman of Committees reported the following:

Airport/Farm: Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: Nothing further to report.

Building & Grounds:

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to allow LCHS to use the Courthouse for Prom Grand March .Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Finance:

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to approve Tax Anticipation Warrants for $400, 000. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve County Audit for 2013. Roll call vote taken 10yes 0no Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve Circuit Clerk Audit and Single Audit. Roll call vote taken 10yes 0no Motion passed.

Nothing further to report.

Insurance & Legislation:

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve County Life Insurance to Dearborn for Life Insurance. Roll call taken 10 yes 0no Motion passed.

Nothing further to report.

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Law Enforcement & EMA:

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to approve Inter-Governmental Agreement between Logan County and Logan County ETSB for Grant Management. Roll call taken 10 yes 0 no motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Helper, to approve Agreement between Logan County and IESMA for existing and future placement of equipment. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve Agreement between IEMA, ILEAS and Logan County for purchase, management and utilization of load bank testers. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve an Agreement between IEMA, ILEAS and Logan County for the 2009 (3), 2010 (2), and the 2012 (1) agreements which include generators, support trailers, load bank testers, and EMAT trailers. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no motion passed.

Mr. Aylesworth yielded the floor to Mr. Fulscher to give an update on the lighting damage that was done to the Safety Complex. Nothing to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Mr. Helper gave a brief update on PCOM. Nothing further to report.

Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge:

A motion was made by Mr. Meister, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 45- Resoultion for Logan County Section 13-00122-00-SG. Roll call vote taken 10yes 0 no motion passed.

Nothing further to report.

Community Action:

Mr. O’Neill reported the Head Start Program at Community Action is one of the top 10 in the state. Foster Grandparent program is on the raise with volunteers they currently have a waiting list. Mr. O’Neill also reported Cheeseburger and Paradise Fundraiser was a huge success this year. They raised around $20,000. Nothing further to report.
 


Health: Health will meet in May. Nothing to report.

Tourism:

Mr. Anderson reported tourism is in the process of interviewing two marking firms.

Nothing to report.

Main Street: Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

General Assembly Liaison: Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Nothing further to report.

Safety:

Mrs. Schumacher reported safety is working on the COOP plan. Safety is in the process of planning a fire drill. Nothing to report.

Liquor:

Mrs. Litterly told the board Liquor letters will be going out in May. Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Litterly

A motion was made by Mr. Helper, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to accept and place on file the reports as read. Motion passed.

Chairman’s Report:

Mr. Farmer entertained a motion to appoint Emila K. Davenport to County Board District #6 to replace Terry Carlton. A motion was made by Mr. Helper, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve Emila K. Davenport to the Logan County Board. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no motion passed. Mrs. Letterly sworn Mrs. Davenport in.

Nothing further to report.

Communications:

Mrs. Letterly read a thank you card from the Martin Family. Nothing to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:44 p.m.

[Text from LOGAN COUNTY WEBSITE]

 

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