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 Present: Dave Hepler; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Bob
Farmer; Bill Martin; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan
Schumacher
Absent: Andy Anderson; Andy Meister
Guests: Jonathan Wright; Cheryl Hedrick; Kendall Caruthers;
Derek Marten; Stan Parker; Julie Parker; Jane Whiteman; Lisa Bobb;
Bret Aukamp; Jan Youngquist
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mr. Farmer.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve
February 20, 2014 minutes. Motion passed.
Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 238 gallons of fuel were
sold in February. The lights installed from the recent TIPS project
are operational. Landscaping and adjustment of the beacon still need
to be completed. Nothing further to report.
Animal Control: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by
Mr. O’Neill, to hire Jane Whiteman as a full-time employee,
effective May 1, 2014. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. She will be
appointed as Assistant Warden upon the retirement of Maurice
Tierney. Nothing to report.
Building and Grounds: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman,
seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to allow the display of a Relay for Life
sign on the Courthouse grounds, with the location to be determined
with the assistance of Dennis Reves. Straw vote taken. Motion
passed. Nothing further to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Nothing to report.
Community Action: Mr. O’Neill reported Foster Grandparents
Day will be held in April. Grant funding appears to be stable at
this time. He deferred to Mrs. Meagher for an update on public
transportation. Mrs. Meagher reported she had attended a training
session on the state PCOM requirements and is attending ongoing
meetings with Community Action staff to facilitate the process. She
is also planning to attend a conference at the end of March
regarding public transportation for higher education institutions.
Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development: A motion was made by Mrs.
Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve revisions to the
appendix of the Logan County Board policies, including a change in
Section 1C to read “every four years”. Straw vote taken. Motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 13-14 36 - Resolution -Downstate Operating
Assistance Board. Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 13-14 37 - Ordinance to Provide for Public
Transportation. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to
report.
Finance: Nothing to report.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health: Mr. Hepler reported the recent audit proved more
favorable than expected. He also reported on the recent resignation
of Shana Altman and the upcoming retirement of Mark Hilliard. Mr.
Sahs and Dr. Bivin have begun searching for a replacement
administrator. Nothing further to report.
Insurance/Legislation: A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher,
seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve the health insurance renewal
offer received from Blue Cross Blue Shield and keep employee monthly
contributions at the same amount. Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
approve a partnership with IWIN for possible consultation on future
workers compensation cases. Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve LO 13-14 31- Resolution in Recognition of National
Crime Victim’s Rights Week. Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 13-14 32 – Logan County ETSB Board Appointments.
Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Martin,
to approve the following raffles:
- LO 13-14 33 – Community Action Partnership of Central
Illinois
- LO 13-14 34 – Knapp Chesnut Becker Historical Society
Inc.
- and LO 13-14 35 – West Lincoln Broadwell PTO.
Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment: Mrs. Schumacher reported that a
candidate was recently hired to fill the position of Rod Lewis, who
retired. After accepting the position, the candidate decided to
withdraw. The committee is now reviewing the other candidates again
for consideration. Nothing further to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Ms. Hedrick introduced Kendall
Caruthers. Mr. Caruthers was hired to fill the position previously
held by Alana Sorrentino.
She also reported there are several grant applications and pre-
applications in process. Nothing further to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Economic Development Partnership: Mr. Ruben reported the
Atlanta incubator project is moving along.
Renewal of utility aggregation will be due in August, so the
Building and Grounds committee will begin discussions on this topic
in April. Nothing further 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. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to
report.
Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Mr. O’Neill reported recycling will be
offered in conjunction with the Health Fair on March 29th. Nothing
further to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Mrs. Schumacher reported the committee is working
on revisions to the Personnel Guidelines. The policy on concealed
carry will be distributed as soon as possible. Nothing further to
report.
County Board Chairman’s Report: Mr. Farmer reported he will
be requesting the re-appointment of Bill Martin to the CIEDA Board.
Nothing further to report.
Mr. O’Neill offered the Board’s well wishes to the Lincoln Railer
Varsity Basketball team as they continue the post-season journey.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to go
into executive session pursuant to 5ILCS120/2 (11) – Probable,
imminent or pending litigation. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 0 no
Motion passed.
In executive session at 7:40 p.m.
Returned from executive session at 7:50 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm.
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