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 Present: Bob Farmer – Vice Chairman; Dave Hepler- Chairman; Andy
Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily
Davenport; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott
Schaffenacker; Jan Schumacher
Absent:
Guests: Katherine Yaple; Tracy Bergin; Vicki Dugan; Justin Cheger;
Derek Hurley; Jeff Bunck; Adam Pulley; Steve Perrone; Tom O’Donoghue;
Greg Basford; Andi Hake; Cara Barr; Frank Adobato; Gena Monical-Ruhl;
Jon Wright; Jessica Lema
Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Davenport.
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben to approve
the minutes from the March 12, 2015 meeting as printed. Motion
passed.
Adam Pulley, an auditor with CliftonLarsenAllen, presented an
overview of the 2014 audit. Mr. Pulley gave the County Board members
a PowerPoint to review.
Cara Barr of the Logan County Alliance requested that the board
consider approving the presence of wine in Latham Park during the
upcoming Arts in the Park event in July. Ms. Barr explained to the
County Board members that the Logan County Alliance wants to
intermingle the wine tasting and art fair. There will be a $15.00
fee to get a wristband that will allow the vendors to serve people
wine, and six tickets for tasting. Logan County Alliance hopes to
have eight wine vendors, although they could accommodate ten. Ms.
Barr reported one requirement of the liquor license and liability
insurance is that the park be completely fenced. Ms. Barr said that
while snow fencing is all that is required, some people are
concerned snow fencing is not secure enough. The Logan County
Alliance is willing to consider other fencing options that would
make the event more secure.
Sheriff Nichols suggested Logan County Alliance call IDOT to see
what kind of fencing they can offer.
Ms. Barr reported Lincoln Police Department has offered to provide
policing, specifically in the evening hours.
Ms. Barr passed out a map of Latham Park to show the board how Logan
County Alliance plans to set up the vendors. The wine and food
vendors will be at the south end of the park. After the artists
close their booths at 5p.m on Saturday, the southern quadrant of the
park from the bandstand out to the corners of Kickapoo/Pekin and
McLean/Pekin can be fenced off to allow people to continue to enjoy
the wine and food without disturbing the art tents.
Mr. Anderson asked Ms. Barr about the children.
Ms. Barr stated Open Arms Christian Fellowship would be hosting
their Family Fun Day in Scully Park that Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Anderson asked Ms. Bar about food vendors and whether anyone
talked with the Lincoln Women’s Club. Mr. Anderson had concerns that
the food vendors would take business away from the Women’s Club who
host a fundraiser lunch which is traditionally held the Saturday of
the art fair.
Ms. Barr reported she had spoken with them, and that the event in
the park would only have four vendors, all of which would be along
Pekin Street.
Mrs. Schumacher asked about fencing and where the entrances would
be.
Ms. Barr stated during the day, each of the four corners of the park
would be staffed and people could enter and exit there.
Mrs. Schumacher pointed out people could exit at the corner near the
Women’s club if they wanted to go there to purchase lunch.
 Mrs. Davenport asked if children would be allowed to enter the park,
or if people with children would be discouraged from attending.
Ms. Barr reported no one would be discouraged from attending the
event.
Mrs. Davenport understood Ms. Barr spoke with Lincoln Police about
security but asked if Ms. Barr spoke with the Sheriff about County
Deputies helping police the event.
Ms. Barr reported she had spoken with the Sheriff’s Office and
Sheriff told her Logan County Alliance would have to pay for his
officers.
Mr. O’Neill reported he is in favor of Logan County Alliance’s new
ideas.
Mr. Aylesworth asked about rain dates.
Ms. Barr reported there are no arrangements if it rains. The event
will just be cancelled.
Mr. Schaffenacker reported the outcome from the Liquor Committee
meeting. He reported two voted yes, two voted no and two abstained.
This item will be placed on Tuesday’s agenda.
Airport/Farm:
Mr. Rohlfs reported 413 gallons of fuel were sold in March. Mr.
Rohlfs reported he signed a contract with Harold Goodman Excavating
to clean the ditch by the Hall Property on 1400th Ave. The project
should be starting soon. Mr. Rohlfs reported the tree project is
almost finished; all that is left is to plant some trees. Nothing
further to report.
Animal Control:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Schaffenacker will make a motion to approve a
proposal for Logan County Animal Control to purchase 150 tons of
3/8” pea gravel in the amount of $2,700.
Mr. Rohlfs seconded this motion to place it on the agenda. Nothing
further to report.
Building and Grounds:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Bateman will make a motion to approve Flippers
Lawn Management bid of $900.00 monthly for Lawn Care.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Bateman will make a motion to approve the
Farmer’s Market in Latham Park for 2015 starting May 9th through
October 31st, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8a.m till noon on
both days. They will not hold a Wednesday Market in May, September
or October. They would also like to extend their hours to 2:00p.m on
the Art Fair Saturday and Sunday.
The County Board would not be voting on extending the hours until
after the vote is taken on the Logan County Alliance request to use
Latham Park for Arts in the Park.
Mrs. Davenport seconded this motion to place it on the agenda.
Mr. Bateman reported there is a new director for the Lincoln
Challenge Program, Park Jackson. Mr. Jackson will be holding an
information session about the Lincoln Challenge Program on April
30th in the County Board Conference room. Nothing further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. O’Neill reported Public Transportation seems to be holding its
own. Community Action is in the process of planning a recognition
awards ceremony for Foster Grandparents on May 18th at the American
Legion.
Mr. Anderson reported Cheeseburger in Paradise made a $20,000
profit.
Nothing further to report.
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Executive:
Mrs. Schumacher reported the executive committee is still
working closely with Public Transportation to help grow the
program. The committee will be putting some specifics together
at a later date, but they are on the right track to help the
program grow.
Nothing further to report. Economic Development:
Nothing to report.
Finance:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Ruben will make a motion to approve LO 14-15
54 Budget Amendment for the Circuit Judge. Mr. Hepler seconded this
motion to place it on the agenda.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Ruben will make a motion to approve the audit.
Mr. Schaffenacker seconded this motion to place it on the agenda.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Ruben will make a motion to approve the single
audit. Mr. Rohlfs seconded this motion to place it on the agenda.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Ruben will make a motion to approve the
Circuit Clerk audit. Mr. Aylesworth seconded this motion to place it
on the agenda.
Mr. Ruben deferred the floor to Mrs. Dugan to explain the Tax
Anticipation Warrant Bids. Mrs. Dugan reported we went with a line
of credit of 800,000. The line of credit is good until November
30th. Mrs. Dugan sent out requests to bid on the County’s line of
credit. Mrs. Dugan received 4 bids back. Illini Bank was the lowest
bidder at .79%, State Bank was .98%, Illinois National was 1.3% and
Havana Bank was 1.75%.
Illini Bank was awarded the bid; the money is still sitting at
Illini Bank.
Mr. Anderson reported he would like to talk about the sale of the
farm county property.
Mr. Hepler would like to see the County Board offer the property
for sale. Mr. Hepler reported right now the County is receiving no
money from the property. At least if the county board sold the
property, we would see property tax money from the land. Mr. Hepler
would like to sell the property as ten acres or two five partial
acres.
Mrs. Davenport is in favor of selling the property.
Mr. O’Neill would like to request an appraisal of the land to see
how much it is worth.
Mr. Ruben reported appraisals are very expensive.
Mr. Farmer is not in favor of selling the land.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Bateman will make a motion to hold an auction
to sell the property. Mr. O’Neill seconded the motion to place it on
the agenda.
Mr. Ruben reported the CPI is .8%.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health:
Mrs. Schumacher reported Don Cavi hosted a breakfast last Friday
that was a huge success. Mrs. Schumacher feels Mr. Cavi is doing an
excellent job at the Health Department.
Nothing further to report.
Insurance/Legislation:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Anderson will make a motion to approve raffles
LO 14-15 48 Chestnut Geo Center,
LO 14-15-49 Chestnut Fire Department,
LO 14-15-50 Holy Family Church/Carroll Catholic School,
LO 14-15 51 United Way of Logan County,
LO 14-15 52 The Sparks 2.0 Relay for Life.
Mr. Bateman seconded the motion to place them on the agenda.
On Tuesday night, Mr. Anderson will make a motion to approve LO
14-15 53 Water and Fire Districts. Mr. Aylesworth seconded the
motion to place it on the agenda. Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.
Liquor:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Schaffenacker will make a motion to allow
Logan County Alliance to sell wine at Latham Park in conjunction
with the Art Fair on July 18 and 19, 2015. Mr. Hepler seconded the
motion to place it on the agenda.
Discussion held. Several of the County Board members suggested Mr.
Schaffenacker change his motion to allow beer as well as wine. Mr.
Schaffenacker reported he asked about that in the committee meeting
and it didn’t sound like they were going to have any. Mr.
Schaffenacker reported he worded his motion the way he did to limit
it and therefore set a more limited precedent.
Mr. Hepler said he would modify the motion by referencing alcoholic
beverages and then the board could amend it later because the Logan
County Alliance staff was no longer present to answer questions
about their intent to have beer.
Nothing further to report.
Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report
Economic Development Partnership:
On Tuesday night, Mr. Ruben will make a motion to authorize a
Chairman’s letter of the board’s support for the 5th St. Road
Lincoln Project. Mr. Rohlfs seconded the motion to place it on the
agenda. Nothing further to report.
Road and Bridge: Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report:
Mr. Hepler reminded everyone about the special workshop meeting on
April 28th in Atlanta. Mr. Hepler also reported he would like to
change the ZBA board to 7 members instead of 5 members. Mr. Hepler
reported Heartland Community College Foundation is hosting a
fundraiser on May 15th if anyone wants to sign up. Nothing further
to report.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:21p.m.
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