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 The members of the Logan County Board convened in Regular Board
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. Farmer
Members Present: Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman;
David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Pat
O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott Schaffenacker; Jan
Schumacher
Absent:
Guests: Derek Hurley; Jessica Lema; several Elkhart Residents and
Viper Mine Employees; John Bunner; Sheriff; Todd Hamm; Don Behl;
Bret Aukamp; Dan Fulscher; Don Cavi; Jon Wright
Moment of Silence for Mr. David Blankenship’s cousin.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to accept
and place on file the minutes from the Regular Board meeting on
October 21, 2014. Motion passed.
Bob (Farmer):
Welcome Citizens of Logan County and thank you for your
attendance at our Regular Board meeting. The Clerk will read a
directive of Rules and Procedure for speaking as well as courtroom
demeanor. Please place your cell phones on silent.
Sally (Turner):
Those that would like to speak must be signed in in order to be
recognized. The board secretary has the sign in sheet to do so.
Please note the issue you would like to speak on. Only those that
have signed the Request to Address the Board will be called upon.
Each will have a five minute opportunity to deliver their message.
Please state your name, and address for the Board record when
speaking. If you have any handouts, please deliver them to the board
secretary for circulation. As to the voting process, the chairman of
each committee will make a motion, the board will entertain a 2nd
(if available), then the Chairman will call for discussion amongst
the board members. After the board members have had discussion, the
chairman will call on the individuals who have requested to speak.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Recognitions: None
Appointments:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth to
approve LO 13-14 104- Roberta B. Snyder to the Beason-Chestnut
Public Water District. Roll call vote taken 12 yes 0 no Motion
passed.
Raffles:
LO 13-14 103- Fraternal Order of Eagles #2708
LO 13-14 105- Kaidy Carlin Benefit
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.
Reports for the month of October, 2014 were read by Clerk Sally
Turner as follows:
Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $3,165.98
Sheriff’s report of expenses: $66.55
Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report: Collections due to County
General Fund: $60,826.19
Collection of funds due to others: $52,604.51
Child Support: $35,413.96 County Clerk & Recorders fees collected:
$33,369.79
 Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement: October Revenue:
$900,708.54
October Expenses: ($842,396.73)
October Balance: $2,747,539.76
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, 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: Nothing to report.
Building & Grounds:
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben to accept
Flippers Lawn Management for Snow Removal for the county properties.
Roll call vote taken 12 yes 0 no motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Finance:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve
budget adjustment to 101-0756003 Processing Tax bills by raising it
by $20,000 from $80,000 to $100,000 money will come from Building
and Grounds Pool 101-21-56102. Roll Call vote taken 12yes 0 no
motion passed. Roll call vote taken 12 yes 0 no motion passed.
Audit will start on December 8 2014.
Nothing further to report.
Insurance & Legislation:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson;
accept CIRMA renewal for property, liability, casualty and workers
compensation insurance. Roll call vote taken 12 yes 0 no motion
passed.
Nothing further to report
Law Enforcement & EMA: Nothing to report.
Executive/Economic Development: Nothing further to report.
Planning and Zoning:
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
accept these amend to remove the 40 acre parcel (10-068-004-00)
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Discussion held:
Tracy Barkley, a water resource scientist from Prairie Rivers
Network, Ms. Barkley said that Prairie Rivers works mostly with
policies such as the Clean Water Act and the Sustainable
Drinking Water Act and works to see they are upheld. Ms. Barkley
referred to title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code.
Tyler Roche, another employee from Prairie Rivers, added that
coal is becoming less prevalent for generation power in the
United States.
Daniel Hamilton spoke on behalf of a group of landowners in
Elkhart. Mr. Hamilton reiterated the point that he brought up at
previous meetings, which is the petitioners’ application is
insufficient on several counts. Mr. Hamilton stated the only
justification that has been provided is that jobs might be lost.
Mr. Hamilton asked the board to please vote against the rezone.
Patrick Gleason asked the Board to hold off on their decision.
Mr. Gleason reported with the new EPA regulations coming on December
19th, he thinks pushing this vote through now is a move by Arch Coal
to avoid the responsibility that every coal company will have to
communities across the United States once the new rules come into
play.
James Evan Cook, a resident of Elkhart, Mr. Cook told the board
members of a coal mine accident that happen near his family in
Wales. Mr. Cook reported that a coal slurry impoundment suffered a
breach in 1966 in Wales.
Phil Gonet, President of Illinois Coal Association, Mr. Gonet
reported containment ponds are required for mining operations, Viper
Mine has 32 years record of successful operation of its current
pond, there are no alternative sites and that the mine will be
forced to close in three years if the rezone was to be denied.
Garrett Barton, the engineering manager of the Viper Mine, Mr.
Barton thanked the County Board for their consideration of the
rezone request. Mr. Barton stated Viper Mine is committed, going
forward, to partner with the community and the county and to be
responsive to the ongoing concerns of local residents.
 Chad Kamerad Viper Mine employee, Mr. Kamerad asked the County Board
to please vote in favor of the rezone.
Roll Call vote taken 12 yes 0 no Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Hepler, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve
LO 13-14 100-as amended. Roll call vote 10 yes 1 abstain 1 no.
Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
SHORT BREAK
Road and Bridge:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with Teamsters
Local 916. Roll call vote taken 12 yes 0 no motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. O’Neill reported Foster Grandparent’s had a meeting
yesterday. Mr. Anderson reported Allison Rumler from Community
Action came to Executive to address the committee and bring them up
to speed.
Nothing further to report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Tourism: Nothing to report.
Main Street:
Mr. Anderson reported Christmas Parade is December 4, at 5:30p.m.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.
General Assembly Liaison: Nothing to report.
Chamber of Commerce: Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to report.
Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Turner:
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
accept and place on file the reports as read. Motion passed.
Chairman’s Report:
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
close the courthouse at noon on Christmas Eve. Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Communications:
Thank you letter from Harding University;
Reference Letter from Illinois Department of Natural Resources;
175th Anniversary Celebration Thank You;
Reminder of the Courthouse Christmas Dinner- December 5, 2014
starting at 11a.m until 1p.m.
Organizational Meeting December 1, 2014 at 9:00a.m, board picture
will follow the meeting. Nothing to report.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 8:01 pm.
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