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[June 13, 2014]  LINCOLN - Workshop Meeting, First Floor Courtroom, Logan County Courthouse, April 10, 2014

Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent:
Andy Meister; Andy Anderson; Bob Farmer
Guests:
Lyle Fout; Mark Pruitt; Sally Gosda; Darrell; Jan Youngquist; Vicky Dugan; Jim Fuhrer; Emily Davenport; Jim Shelton; Jard Brown; Sheriff Nichols; Dan Flusher; Jeff Bonick; Adam Pulley

Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Nichols.

A motion was made by Mr. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve minutes from March 13, 2014. Motion passed.

Mr. Ruben yielded the floor to Mark Pruitt from Utilities Aggregation. Mr. Pruitt gave the committee a brief PowerPoint presentation over what Utilities Aggregation has to offer.

Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 345 gallons of fuel were sold in March. Mr. Rohlfs gave a brief update on lighting project. Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: Mrs. Meager is working on language for the new contracts. Mr. Bateman reported they will be done for May’s meeting. Nothing to report.

Building and Grounds: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LCHS Prom Grand March to be held here at the Courthouse on May 3, 2014. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Mr. O’Neill reported he read to the children at Community Action. Nothing further to report.

Executive/Economic Development:  Mr. Helper reported the committee will meet on Monday. April 14, 2014. Nothing to report.

Finance: Mr. Ruben yielded the floor to Jeff Bonick from Clifton Larson Allen. Mr. Bonick provided an overview of the recently audit and audit management letter to the board. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve the audit as present. Straw vote taken, motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve Tax Anticipation Warrants for $400, 000. Straw vote taken, Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to approve Circuit Clerk Audit and Single Audit. 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. Ruben, to approve County Life Insurance to Dearborn for Life Insurance. Mrs. Schumacher gave an update on Aflac.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve Lo 13-14 40- Water & Fire District Appointment. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 46-Tom Cross to the Northern Logan County Water Authority Term: 3 years.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 39 HSLC/Forever Home Pet Cemetery and LO 13-14 43 7th Annual Gene Clemons Memorial Shuffleboard Tournament . Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LO 13-14 44-Recognition of LCHS Boys Basketball team. Nothing further to report.

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Workforce Investment: Mrs. Schumacher reported that a candidate was recently hired to fill the position of Rod Lewis, who retired. Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement and EMA: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve Inter-Governmental Agreement between Logan County and Logan County ETSB for Grant Management. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve Agreement between Logan County and IESMA for existing and future placement of equipment.  Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve Agreement between IEMA, ILEAS and Logan County for purchase, management and utilization of load bank testers. Straw vote taken, 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. Straw vote taken, 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 on April 3, 2014. Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report

Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 13-14 45- Resolution for Logan County Section. Straw vote taken, motion passed.  Nothing further to report.

Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Mr. O’Neill reported the Community Health Fair was a huge success. Waste Management was approved for a $2,000 Electronics Recycling Grants for FY 14. Waste Management is in the process of looking for a backup truck driver. Mr. O’Neill discussed that contracts are up for renewal. They are also looking into buying a new truck. Nothing to report.

Safety: Safety will meet on Monday. Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

County Board Chairman’s Report: Mr. Helper asked that appointment of Andy Meister as chairman of Liquor and Road and Bridge committee be placed on the agenda.

Mr. Helper yielded the floor to Emily Davenport to be interviewed by the board to assume the vacant position formerly held by Terry Carlton. Nothing further to report.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

[Text from LOGAN COUNTY WEBSITE]

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