Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Bob Farmer –
Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David
Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben;
Jan Schumacher
Absent: Andy Meister
Guests: Laurie Epkins; Denise Martinek; Vic Martinek; Darrel
White(Left at 7:10p.m); Ron Ritchhart(Left at 7:10p.m); Vicki Dugan;
Derek Hurley; Sheriff; Bret Aukamp; Larry Gleason; Sally Turner;
Jonathan Wright
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve the minutes from the May 15, 2014 meeting as printed. Motion
passed.
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mr. Aylesworth.
Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 950 gallons of fuel were
sold in May. A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr.
Aylesworth, for the approval of preliminary plans and specs for the
Tree Project. Straw vote taken, motion passed. Nothing further to
report.
Animal Control: Mr. Bateman reported Animal Control is
working on Ordinance revisions. Nothing to report.
Building and Grounds: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman,
seconded by Mr. Ruben, to place Relay for Life Goal Thermometer and
Ribbons on Courthouse Lawn. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Bateman discussed the idea of borrowing money to fix the roof,
heating and cooling system at the Safety Complex and the elevator at
the Logan County Courthouse. Mr. Bateman is working on getting a
quote. A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. O’Neill to
move forward with the HVAC project and Roof Repairs at the Logan
County Safety Complex and the elevator repairs at Logan County
Courthouse. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Mrs. Schumacher reported Chamber of
Commerce is getting ready for the Balloon Fest. Nothing further to
report.
Community Action: Mr. O’Neill reported Head Start is in the
process of recruiting children for the fall classes. Mr. Anderson
reported he is on the committee to select a new Executive Director
at Community Action. Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development: Mr. Hepler reported Executive
met on Monday, June 9, 2014 in executive sessions to do a job
performance evaluation on Mrs. Freese. Mrs. Schumacher reported UOC
will meet June 25,26 and 27. Nothing to report. Finance: A
motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve
a spending limit for Building and Grounds Chairman of $2,500. Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 13-14 71-Amendment to Delinquent Tax Program Agreement.
Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
appoint the Logan County Assessor. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation:
Mr. Ron Ritchhart and Mr. Darrel White addressed any questions the
board had regarding the Logan County Cemetery District.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 13-14 52-Appointment of Ron Ritchhart to Logan County
Cemetery District and LO 13-14 53-Appointment of Darrel White to the
Logan County Cemetery District. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 13-14 67- Appointments of Michael Litterly, Rodney White
and David Sasse to the Logan County Farmland Assessment Review
Committee. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs.Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve LO 13-14 66- Appointment of Gerald Gehrke to theBoard of
Review. Straw vote take, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve LO 13-14 65- Appointment of Judy Emrick to Logan County
Housing Authority. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr.
Anderson, to approve LO 13-14 64- Appointment of Harley Petri to
the Logan County Housing Authority. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 13-14 63- 2014-2016 Election Judges. Straw vote
taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth,
to approve LO 13-14 70 Alternate Election Judges. Straw vote
taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth,
to approve LO 13-14 69- Raffle for Lincoln Woman’s Club and LO
13-14 68-Raffle for Relay for Life Team Bosom Buddies. Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill,
to approve Lo 13-14 61-Raffle for The Center of Youth and Family
Solutions; LO 13-14 60-Raffle for United Way of Logan County and
LO 13-14 59- Raffle for Holy Family Church/Carroll Catholic
School. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Mr. Farmer reported the committee signed Liquor
Licenses earlier this evening. A motion was made by Mr. Bateman,
seconded Mr. Anderson, to allow Mr. Farmer to sign the liquor
licenses without calling a special meeting. Straw vote taken,
motion passed. Nothing to report. Planning and Zoning:
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 13- 14 62- Resolution to amend the Logan County Zoning
Map. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge: Mr. Aylesworth yielded the floor to Mr.
Aukamp. Mr. Aukamp reported sealcoating projects are expected to
start anytime, weather permitting. Nothing further to report.
Main Street and Tourism: Mr. Anderson reported Main Street is
gearing up for the Art of Wine. Tourism did not meet this month due
to a lack of quorum. Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety: Mrs. Schumacher reported Logan County needs an IT
Plan and Disaster Recovery Plan for Department of Justice. A motion
was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to contract
with Chris Baker to develop plans with a limit not to exceed over
$2,000. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Nothing to report.
Personnel: Mrs. Schumacher reported she hired a LCU student
to pick up trash on Mondays and Fridays in Scully and Latham Park.
Nothing further to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report: Mr. Farmer asked that the
appointment of Bill Thomas to CEDS to fill the vacancy of Bill
Martin be placed on the agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting. Mr.
Farmer also asked that the appointment of David Hepler to Higher
Education Sub Committee of the EDD be placed on the agenda for
Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to go into
executive session pursuant to 5ILCS120/2 (c) 1-Personnel Matter.
Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. In executive session
at 8:00 p.m.
Returned from executive session at 8:40 p.m.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 pm.
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