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 Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Bob Farmer – Chairman; Andy
Anderson; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat
O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Rick Aylesworth
Guests: Mary Ellen Martin; Chuck Conzo; JoAnne Marlin; Dominic
Sergi; John Sutton; Wanda Lee Rohlfs; Derek Hurley; Gary Atteberry;
Jonathan Wright; Jess Lema; Don Cavi; Will D’Andrea; Scott
Schaffenacher
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mr. Farmer Moment of Silence in memory of
9-11.
The Abraham Lincoln Statue Committee presented the Abraham Lincoln
Statue to Chairman Mr. Farmer.
Airport/Farm:
Mr. Rohlfs reported 1,135 gallons of fuel were sold in August.
Mr. Rohlfs thanked all the volunteers that helped out for the
Balloon Fest. A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr.
Blankenship, to approve 2015 TIPS Project Engineering Agreement for
Pavement Marking and Maintenance on RW 3-21 Straw vote taken, motion
passed. The project estimated cost is $165,000.The Tree Trimming
Project will start on September 19, 2014 Nothing further to report.
 Animal Control:
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
approve LO 13-14 96 to adopt updated ordinance on approval of the
State Attorney. Mr. Bateman withdrawal his motion. A motion was made
by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to table it Tuesday night and
hopefully have approval from the State Attorney by October meeting.
Straw vote taken, motion passed. Nothing to report.
Building and Grounds:
Mr. Bateman reported the elevator at the Courthouse will be down
for seven weeks beginning at 10a.m on December 8, 2014. Mr. Bateman
also reported Henson Robinson Company will begin working on
September 19, 2014 at the Safety Complex, weather permitting. Mr.
Bateman received a letter on the rebate for the HVAC project the
County will receive $9,850. County will pay the Elevator Company
half this year and half next year. Mr. Bateman is having a hard time
finding a company to build a fire proof maintenance room. Nothing
further to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Nothing further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. O’Neill reported Allison Rumbler is doing a wonderful job at
Community Action. She will be heavily involved in Public Trans. Head
Starts is at its full capacity. Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development:
Mr. Hepler reported Mr. Thomas is working closely with the two
Wind Farms. Mr. Hepler reported Bill Thomas is working on
restructuring the organization for the future. Mr. Thomas plans to
have a better idea in late September or early October.
Mr. Hepler yielded the floor to Mrs. Schumacher. Mrs. Schumacher
reported she has been updating the Personnel Manual. She had Mrs.
Freese print off pages 2, 3 and 4. Mrs. Schumacher went over some of
the changes.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
approve the recommended changes to public comments that were
suggested by Mr. Wright. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Ruben mentioned getting a press release ready.
Mr. Rohlfs discussed his concerns over the matter. Mr. Rohlfs would
like to see added in the policy “you are guaranteed a chance to talk
to the Logan County Board”. He would also like to give the guest 8
minutes to talk.
Mr. O’Neill discussed his concerns.
A motion to amend was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr.
O’Neill, to change the wording under the letter O to read, “before
voting matters subject to reasonable constraints”. Straw vote taken,
motion passed.
Mrs. Schumacher feels public comments should be addressed at the
beginning of the meeting.
Mr. Blankenship discussed his concerns. Mr. Blankenship feels public
should be addressed at the beginning or during the appropriate time
during the discussion.
Mr. Bateman expressed his concerns. Mr. Bateman feels there should
be a spot under each committee where the public should be able to
speak their concerns.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to table
Public Comment Policy until next month. Straw vote taken, motion
passed. Nothing to report.
Finance:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
transfer $8,000 from line item salary of assistant 101-12-51002 to
line item 101-12-5306 to purchase office furniture in the State
Attorney’s office. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to close the
County Clerk and Recorder’s office for any other business than
election on November 4, 2014. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Anderson approve
LO13-14 95 Resolution Reimburses rate of 50 cent per mile. Straw
vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to provide
office space at the John Logan Building for Economic Development
Partnership after Superintendent of School moves. Straw vote taken,
motion pass.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to pass and
put on display budget for December 1, 2014-November 30, 2015 and tax
levy. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Ruben discussed page 32- transfers for farm account.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs,
to pull funding from the Chamber, if Chamber decides to break the
event up into 4 different weekends.
Mr. O’Neill withdrawal his motion.
Mr. O’Neill has some concerns about Public Defenders receiving
County health insurance. No action was taken at this time. Mr.
O’Neill will bring forward his concerns on Tuesday. Nothing further
to report.
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General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health:
Mr. Hepler reported Health Department board has appointed Don
Cavi as Public Health Administrator.
Mr. Hepler reported Mr Kasa announced he will no longer being
servicing as a board of Health member. Dr. Kasa will sever until the
end of the year. Dr. Bivin was voted to be the Medical Advisor.
Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
approve LO 13-14 94- Salt Creek ABATE. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, to approve LO 13-14 89- Dan Mayer
to the Housing Authority of the County of Logan. Straw vote taken,
motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve LO 1314 90-Darla Franklin to the Housing Authority of the
County of Logan. Straw vote taken, motion pass.
A motion was mad by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve Utility Aggregation resolution. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
Mrs. Schumacher reported she is unsure if the board needs to pass a
resolution regarding Utility Aggregation. Mrs. Schumacher will
research this item. Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment:
Mrs. Schumacher reported she has been working closely with Kyle
Miner. Mrs. Schumacher and Mr. Miner have been working on getting
more training opportunities for our community. Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Planning and Zoning:
Mr. Hepler yielded the floor to Mr. Farmer. A motion was made by
Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to DRB Trust and Cresco Labs,
LLC have filed a petition to rezone approximately 13.3 acres (parcel
number 06-0146-014-00) from B-3 (Highway Business) to A
(Agriculture) zoning district and; Whereas, the Logan County
Regional Planning Commission studied and reviewed said petition at
their regularly scheduled meeting on September 3, 2014 and
recommended approval of said petition. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve
Letter of Support. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Mrs. Schumacher
expressed her concerns. Mrs. Schumacher plans to vote no on Tuesday.
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approved Community Benefits Agreement. Straw vote taken, motion
passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve
a Resolution authorizing the execution of a community benefits
agreement. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Hepler reported there will be a Bike Trail Steering Committee
meeting on September 23, 2014 at 6.pm.
Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Blankenship,
approve Engineering agreement with Allen Henderson and Associates
for Design work on a bridge replacement on Primm Road over Deer
Creek in the amount of $130,023.45. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
approve Engineering Agreement for Design work on Bridge Replacement
on 100 Street for Mount Pulaski Township in the amount of
$42,030.00. Straw vote taken, motion passed. Nothing further to
report.
Main Street and Tourism:
Mr. Anderson reported the Art and Wine tent had low numbers due
to heat. Bill Hoagland will resign on September 15,2014.
Main Street has two events left Trick-or-Treating with the Mayor and
Christmas Parade.
Tourism hired a new director, Sarah Wallick. Mrs. Wallick will
attend a Workshop meet or
Regular Board meeting in the near future to introduce herself.
Nothing to report
Waste Management:
Mr. O’Neill reported Waste Management is gearing up for Household
hazardous waste collection on October 11 at the Logan County
Fairgrounds. Nothing to report.
Safety:
Mrs. Schumacher reported Safety Committee is arranging AED
training for Mrs. Meagher, Mrs. Freese and Sally Turner. Nothing to
report.
Personnel:
Mrs. Schumacher reported CIRMA has contracted with a HR
specialist. The HR specialist is reviewing the Personnel Manual.
Mrs. Schumacher will bring forward the changes to the Personnel
Manual in October or November. Nothing further to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report:
Mr. Helper yielded the floor to Scott Schaffenacher to be
interviewed by the board to assume the vacant position formerly held
by Andy Meister. Nothing further to report.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Blankenship to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:16pm.
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