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 The members of the Logan County Board convened in a Special
Regular Board Session on the above date in the Logan County Safety
Complex. Chairman David Hepler presiding. Chairman Hepler called the
meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by
Mr. Ruben.
Roll Call Taken by Clerk Turner.
Members Present: Anderson, Bateman, Blankenship, Davenport, Farmer,
Hepler, O’Neill, Rohlfs, Ruben, Schaffenacker, Schumacher. Mr.
Aylesworth was absent.
Guests: Lincoln Daily News personnel, Logan County Herald personnel,
Hon. Jon Wright, Logan County State’s Attorney.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher for LO 14-15 7 to appoint Jim
Vipond to the Logan County Regional Planning Commission, seconded by
Mr. O’Neill. Roll Call Vote, 11 yes. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher for LO 14-15 8 to appoint Blair
Hoerbert to the Logan County Regional Planning Commission, seconded
by Mr. O’Neill. Roll Call Vote, 11 yes. Motion passed.
 A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher for LO 14-15 9 to appoint Judi
Graff to the Logan County Board of Appeals, seconded by Mr. O’Neill.
Roll Call Vote taken, 10 yes, 1 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher for LO 14-15 13 to appoint
Gerald Lolling to the Logan County Regional Planning Commission,
seconded by Mr. O’Neill. Roll Call Vote taken, 11 yes. Motion
passed.
Building and Grounds Chairman Bateman made a motion for the approval
of an expenditure not to exceed $25,000 for video/audio equipment
for the court rooms brought forth by State’s Attorney Wright. Motion
seconded by Mr. Ruben.
Discussion held regarding the video/audio equipment. State’s
Attorney Wright was recognized and stressed the importance of this
system for the purpose of appeals. Digital memory will be recorded
for an official record. The Administrative Office of the Illinois
Courts will have final approval regarding the maintenance of
recording.
Mr. Rohlfs asked about the commonality of this type of equipment in
other court houses and Mr. Wright commented that any new or
remodeled court room has this type of equipment. Mr. Rohlfs
questioned Mr. Wright about a lesser amount and perhaps a
competitive bid, but it was established that Lincoln Land
Communication of Lincoln has been contacted and is a company in the
business of doing this type of business and that they are local and
familiar with this type of system. In addition it was added that
they will be readily available for maintenance. They maintain the
system at the State Capitol as well.
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Mrs. Schumacher commented that she spoke with Judge Funk and he
advised that he is in support of the equipment and its necessity for
the appeal process.
Mr. Ruben commented that he viewed such equipment in Effingham
County and that it was very helpful.
Mr. O’Neill brought up the possibility of the equipment usage for
the county board meetings, and Mr. Wright noted that the proposal
was for all three court rooms – thus it would help at county board
meetings in the court house.
Mr. Bateman pointed out that the expenditure will come out of the
Major Criminal Cases Fund and will help us be prepared for the
future. Mr. Wright also added that he will report to the board as
the project progresses.
Chairman Hepler commented that he was agreeable to the original
amount State’s Attorney brought forward earlier in the year, but was
apprehensive about $25,000.00, and the affect it may have when other
department heads approach the board for increases.
A Roll Call Vote was taken, 10 yes, 1 no, 1 absent. Motion passed.
The board concluded business. Motion to adjourn by Mr. O’Neill,
seconded by Mr. Anderson. Meeting Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sally J. Turner, Logan County Clerk
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