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 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; Bob Farmer;
David Hepler; Bill Martin; Andrew Meister; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben;
Jan Schumacher
Absent: Kevin Bateman; Pat O’Neill
Guests: Dan Fulscher; Cheryl Hedrick; Terry Storer; Bucky
Washam; Kendall Caruthers; Kirby Rodgers; Jan Youngquist; Jessica
Lema
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
accept and place on file the minutes from the Adjourned Board
meeting of February 25, 2014. Motion passed.
Recognitions - Mr. Farmer congratulated those who received
party nominations in yesterday’s primary election.
Appointments
- LO 13-14 32
Logan County ETSB Board appointments
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to
approve this resolution. Roll call vote taken 9 yes 0 no Motion
passed.
Raffles
- LO 13-14 33 - Community Action Partnership of Central
Illinois
- LO 13-14 34 - Knapp Chesnut Becker Historical
Society, Inc.
- LO 13-14 35 - West Lincoln Broadwell PTO
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson,
to approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.
Reports for the month of February, 2014 were read by Clerk
Sally Litterly as follows:
Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $2,955.05
Sheriff’s report of expenses: $12.98
Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report: Collections due to County
General Fund: $95,320.64
Collection of funds due to others: $80,814.07 Child
Support: $40,626.38
County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $28,290.87
Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement: February Revenue:
$598,203.02
February Expenses: ($804,869.94)
February Balance: $1,933,340.79
Hotel/Motel Tax at 0.75%: $103.28
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Martin, to
accept and place these reports on file as read. Motion passed.
Chairman of Committees reported the following:
Airport/Farm: Nothing to report.
Animal Control: A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded
by Mrs. Schumacher to approve the hiring of Jane Whiteman as a
full-time employee effective May 1, 2014. Roll call vote taken 9 yes
and 0 no Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
Building & Grounds: A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher,
seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve the placement of Relay for Life
signs on the Courthouse lawn, with the assistance of Dennis Reves,
or another individual with knowledge of underground utility
location. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
Finance: Mr. Ruben reported the audit is complete and will
come forward at the April workshop meeting. Nothing further to
report.
Insurance & Legislation: A motion was made by Mrs.
Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 13- 14 31 –
Resolution in Recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
accept the health insurance renewal offer from Blue Cross Blue
Shield with an increase of 3.82% and employee contributions
remaining at the current level. Roll call vote taken 9 yes 0 no
Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Martin, to
enter into a relationship with Integrated Work Injury Network (IWIN)
as occupational health provider for Logan County. Roll call vote
taken 9 yes 0 no Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
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Law Enforcement & EMA: Nothing to report.
Executive/Economic Development: A motion was made by Mrs.
Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to approve the amendment to
the Appendix of the Logan County Board policies. Roll call vote
taken 9 yes 0 no Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve LO 13-14 36 – Resolution – Downstate Operating
Assistance Board. Roll call vote taken 9 yes 0 no Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve LO 13-14 37 – Ordinance to Provide for Public
Transportation. Roll call vote taken 9 yes 0 no Motion passed.
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 30 – Resolution for 2014
Maintenance Contract for East Lincoln, Orvil and Hurlbut Road
Districts. Roll call vote taken 9 yes 0 no Motion passed. Nothing
further to report.
Community Action: Mr. Anderson reported the Cheeseburger in
Paradise fundraiser was successful, with roughly $25,000 raised
before expenses. Nothing further to report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Tourism: Mr. Anderson reported the bureau is still plugging
along. They are currently researching a professional marketing firm,
before resuming the search for a new director. Nothing further to
report.
Main Street: Nothing to report.
Workforce Investment: Mrs. Schumacher reported they are still
seeking a replacement for Rod Lewis. Nothing further to report.
General Assembly Liaison: Nothing to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Mrs. Schumacher reported the following
awards at the annual dinner:
New business – BloNoSmoke
Beautification – Nobbe Eye Care
Distinguished Business of the Year – Prairie Engineers
and Excellence in Service – Blue Dog Inn.
Nothing further to report.
Waste Management: Mr. Anderson reported the Health Fair on
3/29 will include opportunities for recycling. Nothing further to
report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to report.
Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Litterly:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, 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. Aylesworth, to approve the chairman’s appointment of Bill
Martin to CIEDA (LO 13-14 38).
Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
Communications: The Board discussed the recent championship
of the Lincoln Railer Varsity Basketball team at the
Super-Sectionals. They will move on to the state tournament.
The Board also discussed the state championship won by the Mt.
Pulaski girls 7th grade volleyball team. Nothing further to report.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn
the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m
[Text from LOGAN COUNTY WEBSITE]
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