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 The members of the Logan County Board convened in a Special
Regular Board Session on the above date at the North Greens Golf
Course in Atlanta, IL. Chairman David Hepler presiding. Chairman
Hepler called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The pledge of
allegiance was led by Mr. Blankenship.
Roll Call Taken by Administrative Assistant- Abbey Freese.
Members Present: Anderson, Aylesworth, Bateman, Blankenship,
Davenport, Farmer, Hepler, O'Neill, Rohlfs, Ruben, Schaffenacker.
Mrs. Schumacher was absent.
Guests: Atlanta Mayor, Fred Finchum, Bill Thomas, Bob Pharis, Lynn
Haseley, Tom Irwin, Cara Barr, Mike Mccreery
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, to
reconsider LO 14-15 53- Fire/Water Trustee. Roll call vote 10 yes,
1abstain, and 1absent. Motion passed.
Mr. Lynn Haseley Trustee of Lincoln Rural Fire was asked to address
the board. He discusses why the Lincoln Rural Fire Protection Board
wants Mr. Tom Irwin reappointed.
Mr. Haseley reported Lincoln Rural is currently in union
negotiations and they feel they don't have time to bring someone up
to speed on everything that is going on.
 Mr. Ruben asked Mr. Haseley who they submitted to be appointed to
the Lincoln Rural Fire Board and who was actually appointed.
Mr. Haseley reported they submitted Tom Irwin's name to be
reappointed to the board and Crystal Bale was appointed instead.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to refer
Lincoln Rural Fire Trustee appointment back to the Insurance
Committee.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, to
send the Lincoln Rural Fire Trustee appointment to the Executive
Committee.
Discussion held.
Mr. Ruben withdrew his motion to amend and Mr. O'Neill withdrew his
second.
Mr. Bateman withdrew his motion seconded by Mr. Ruben.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to refer
Lincoln Rural Fire Trustee appointment to Executive Committee. Roll
call vote 10 yes, 1abstain, 1 absent.
A previously made motion of April 21, 2014 by Mr. Anderson, seconded
by Mrs.Schumacher, to approve LO 14-15 53- Fire/Water Trustee with
the exception of Lincoln Rural was called. Roll call vote 10 yes, 1
abstain, 1 absent.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker, to
approve use of Latham Park for the First Annual Arts in the Park
July 18 and July 19, 2015. Voice vote, motion passed.
Ms. Barr of Logan County Alliance addressed the board. She explained
to the County Board Members that LCA would only like to use Latham
Park for the Arts in the Park. There will be no alcohol in the Park.
LCA plans to set the wine tent up in the street.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to allow
use of the rotunda for the Abraham Lincoln Statue Committee to hold
a reception on May 16, 2015. Voice vote, motion passed. It will be
held at 1:00 p.m. and all are invited to attend.
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to
lock in a fixed rate for the natural gas contract with Vanguard,
given the historical low of natural gas at this time. Roll call vote
taken, 11 yes, 0 no, 1 absent. Motion passed.
 A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. O'Neill, to approve
Cresco Lab Project site preparation. Roll call vote taken, 11 yes, 1
absent, O no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
endorse the Governor's Turnaround Plan. Voice vote, motion passed.
Discussion held. Mr. O'Neill explained why he is against Mr.
Rauner's turnaround agenda.
A motion was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn
the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 6 :29 p.m..
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Special Workshop Meeting
Present: David Hepler; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin
Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat O'Neill; Gene
Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott Schaffenacker
Absent: Jan Schumacher
Guests: See Attached Sheet (not included on website)
Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Old Business:
Economic Development Partnership Report (Structure, Progress,
Goals and Funding Requirements):
Mr. Thomas handed out a list of many services and resources
provided by the Logan County Economic Development Partnership.
The list is attached to the minutes for reference.
Mr. Thomas also handed out the Logan County Economic Development
Partnership 2015- 1st Quarter Update. The report is attached to
the minutes for reference.
Mr. Thomas explained what the LOIS database is. That acronym
stands for Location One Information Source. It is a database
that lists property sites and buildings available for
development. Mr. Thomas wants more sites from Logan County
listed on the LOIS database for developers. Mr. Thomas has a
form for anyone who wants their building or site to be listed on
the LOIS database.
Mr. Thomas reported it cost $ 100,000 to run the organization
and most of that cost is salaries. They are funded by the Logan
County Board. They sent out a newsletter last week asking for
donations to help support the organization.
Mr. Finchum explained how Joint Solid Waste is funded.
CEDS:
Mr. Thomas reached out to Lincoln City Administrator, Clay
Johnson, to offer assistance in helping the city submit a grant
application for the 5th Street Road Project via the CEDS program
administered by the five- county economic development district
of which Logan County is a member.
New Business:
North Green Public Golf Course (Need/Value to the entire
County, Improvements, Funding needs/options):
Mr. Finchum, Mayor of Atlanta, IL, brought up the possibility of
making the North Greens Golf Course a county venture. Atlanta
struggles to keep the facility open.
Mr. Finchum explained how Atlanta took over the Golf Course four
years ago. High School Golf teams from Mt. Pulaski, Olympia and
Hartsburg-Emden and Delavan Co-op, use the nine hole golf course
for their home course.
The County Board members are not against joining with the North
Greens Golf Course but they would like figures before making
their decision.
Mr. Finchum will get some figures before the next Executive
Committee meeting for the County Board members.
Mr. Fuhrer Mayor of Mt. Pulaski, said they would love to host
the next joint meeting. The County Board, Atlanta and Mt.
Pulaski will try to host another meeting in six months.
A motion was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:46 pm.
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