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Executive/Economic Development Meeting

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[September 09, 2014]  LINCOLN - Logan County Safety Complex, August 11, 2014

Present: David Hepler-Chairman; Bob Farmer; Rick Aylesworth; Chuck Ruben; Gene Rohlfs Absent:
Guests: Dave Blankenship; Abbey Freese; Pamela Meagher

Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2014 meeting as printed. Motion passed.

Old Business

Public Transportation: Mrs. Meagher reported the FY14 year-end report was submitted to IDOT today. Community Action will receive approximately $81,000 and the County’s portion is approximately $1800. The program is picking up an additional 15-passenger bus this week and will begin its focus on increasing ridership. Mr. Ruben reported the cafeteria at Friendship Manor recently closed. This may provide an opportunity to partner with those residents to offer transportation to the hospital for a hot meal.



Wind Farms: Mr. Aylesworth reported the ReLite project is moving forward. Mr. Hepler indicated they may be obtaining special use permits prior to the end of this calendar year.

EDP report of activity: There was no report at this time.

New Business

Executive/Economic Development Committee structure: Mr. Hepler indicated the County Board may want to reevaluate the composition of this committee in the future. He suggested membership on this committee could be changed so one Board member is assigned from each district. Any action would be dependent on the future of the Logan County Economic Development Partnership.

Master Plan updates: Mr. Hepler indicated this was placed on the agenda, as it may need updates in the future. No action taken at this time.

Rural Economic Development committee: Mr. Farmer reported a meeting will be held at 11:30 am on August 21st at the Extension office to discuss County economic development. Representatives from all county communities and townships are being invited to this brainstorming meeting. A light lunch will be provided.

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Budget: The first draft of the budget is being reviewed at tomorrow night’s Finance committee meeting.

April referendum: Mr. Hepler reminded the committee that there is a January deadline if any referendum is to be placed on the April ballot.

County Board office arrangements: Mr. Ruben discussed this committee’s previous decision to move Mrs. Freese to the “old County Board office”. Mrs. Freese expressed concerns about inadequate heating and cooling. Mr. Ruben suggested checking with the state surplus for used room dividers. Mr. Blankenship also reported that surplus materials may be available from State Farm. After discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve spending up to $500.00 from the office supplies line item for partitions or cubicle sections to make the office spaces more private. Motion passed.

Naming of Department Head for County Board: Mr. Ruben reported the Treasurer had expressed concern that vouchers from the County Board office are submitted with no department head or elected official signature. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to name Pamela Meagher department head of County offices and allow her to sign vouchers for that office in an amount not to exceed $5000.00. Vouchers over that amount will be held for signing by the Board Chairman or Finance Chairman. All vouchers, after signed by Mrs. Meagher, are to be forwarded to the Treasurer for review. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:40 pm.

[COPIED FROM LOGAN COUNTY WEBSITE]

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