Logan County Board
February Executive/Economic Development Meeting

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[June 16, 2015]  LINCOLN - Logan County Safety Complex February 10, 2015

Present: Jan Schumacher; Andy Anderson; Kevin Bateman; Dave Blankenship; Scott Schaffenacker; Pat O’Neill
Absent:
Guests: Melanie Blankenship; Pam Meagher; Abbey Freese; Angie Jenkins

Mrs. Schumacher called the meeting to order at 6:33pm.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker, to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2015 meeting as printed. Motion passed.

Old Business

Public Transportation:

Mrs. Schumacher asked Mrs. Jenkins to explain her goals regarding public transportation. Mrs. Jenkins wants to see punch cards. Mrs. Jenkins’ hours will probably change in the near future at Community Action.

Mrs. Schumacher asked Mrs. Jenkins if there are any plans regarding marketing. Mrs. Jenkins reported LMPT would like to wrap their vans different. However, money is an issue at this time.

Mrs. Schumacher wants to use the college marketing classes to help with designing new wraps for the vans.

Mrs. Meagher would like to see more contracts in place with employers.

Mr. Bateman wants to see a loop route. Mrs. Jenkins informed Mr. Bateman that is a different grant than what she is currently working with but would be happy to look into it.

The committee would like to see monthly and yearly bus passes.

Lincoln College does not want to set up contracts with LMPT.

Mrs. Schumacher would like to see LMPT hire night time drivers.

Mrs. Jenkins reported Community Actions hours are changing in the near future. The new hours will be 7a.m-6:30p.m.

Mrs. Meagher would like to revisit the interagency agreement with Community Action.

Mrs. Schumacher would like to hold a meeting with Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Rumler to discuss any changes that should be made to the interagency agreement. Mrs. Schumacher, Mrs. Meagher, Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Rumler will meet before March 10, 2015 and Mrs. Schumacher will report back on the progress.

HR Manager: No action taken at this time.

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Grant Writing:

Mrs. Meagher attended a grant writing class on February 9 and 10 and provided a report to the committee. No action taken at this time.

New Business

Website:

Mrs. Meagher and Mrs. Schumacher met with Jackie Kelly regarding the website to find out what they could offer. No action was taken at this time.

Employee Performance Reviews:

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to enter executive session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2c1 – Personnel Matters. Roll call vote taken 6 yes 0 no.

In Executive session at 7:38p.m. Out of executive session at 8:03p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve a salary increase for Mrs. Freese from $23,175 to $25,000. Motion passed.

Creating a vision/purpose statement:

Mrs. Schumacher handed out a packet for the committee to review. Mrs. Schumacher wants to create a vision/purpose statement. No action taken at this time.

Establishing Priorities: No action taken at this time.

Processes: No action taken at this time.

College Application Concept:

Mrs. Schumacher reported Mr. Hepler wants to see more higher education enrollment in Logan County. No action taken at this time.


Insurance Admin: No action taken at this time.

Elected Officials Bonds: No action taken at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 8:06 pm.

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