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[March 29, 2014]  Below is a copy of the minutes from the Jan. 22 adjourned session of the Logan County Board.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
LOGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
LINCOLN, ILLINOIS

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 7:02 pm. The pledge of the Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Mr. Helper.

Members Present: Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Bill Martin; Andrew Meister; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher

Absent: Terry Carlton;

Guests: Jessica Lema; Bret Aukamp

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to accept and place on file the minutes from the Adjourned Board meeting of December 17, 2013. Motion passed.

Recognitions:

None

Appointments:

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 13-14 09 –Appointment of Julie Parker to Animal Control Administrator/Warden. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 13-14 10- Appointment of Maurice Tierney to Assistant Animal Control Warden. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Helper, to approve LO 13-14 11 – Appointment of Rick Sheley to Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 13- Appointment of Bill Graff to Logan County Regional Planning. Motion passed.

Raffles:

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LO 13-14 12- Raffle for Humane Society of Logan County. Motion passed.

Reports for the month of December, 2013 were read by Clerk Sally Litterly as follows:

Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $1,877.25

Sheriff’s report of expenses: $107.10

Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report: Collections due to County General Fund: $77,784.03 Collection of funds due to others: $69,647.12 Child Support: $46,379.75

County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $29,615.62

Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement: December Revenue: $438,286.10, December Expenses: ($1,148,76.16) December Balance: $1,530,397.19

Hotel/Motel Tax at 4.25%: $9,031.56 Special Use Hotel/Motel Tax .75%: $1,594.20

A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Ruben, 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: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr., Ruben, to purchase a 2013 Ford Trans Van at the cost of 20,098.00. Roll call vote taken 10yes 0 no Motion passed.. Nothing further to report.

Building & Grounds: Mr. Bateman reported that the phone system is moving along. Nothing further to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Helper, to approve Board of Health Amended Budget. Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. Nothing further to report

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Insurance & Legislation: A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve LO 13-14 14-Resolution opposing the Adoption of House Bill 924 Amending the Prevailing Wage Act. Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Law Enforcement & EMA: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 13-14 17-Resolution Adopting the Logan County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Nothing further to report.

Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: A motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 15 –Resolution of Support for Transportation Infrastructure. Roll call vote taken 6 yes 5 no. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 16 –100th Anniversary of Highway Department. Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Nothing further to report.

Health: Nothing to report.

Tourism: Nothing to report.

Main Street: Mr. Anderson reported the next meeting for Main Street will be January 23, 2014. 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: Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Litterly:

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

Chairman’s Report: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve a letter of resignation from County Board member Terry Carlton effective January 31, 2014. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve appointment of Kevin Bateman as Chairman of Building and Grounds Committee. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Communications: Nothing to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:43 pm.

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[Text copied from minutes from Logan County Board website]

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