Logan County Board
February Regular Meeting

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[June 18, 2015]  LINCOLN - Proceedings of the County Board - Tuesday, February 24, 2015 -
Logan County Courthouse

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. Bateman.

Members Present: Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Bob Farmer; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott Schaffenacker
Absent: Dave Hepler; Jan Schumacher

Guests: See Attached Sheet (not included on website)

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to accept and place on file the minutes from the Regular Board meeting on January 21, 2015. Motion passed.

Bill Thomas presented the board with the Logan County Economic Development Partnership Executive Director Report. Mr. Thomas highlighted a few items on the list. Mr. Thomas reported he had a meeting with DCEO on February 20, 2015 to map out Workforce Development plans for 2015.The LCEDP office will set up a Manufacturer’s Council meeting, co-hosted at Eaton Corporation, to bring the county’s manufacturers together to discuss/identify training needs. Contacts have been made with each municipality in the County to request letters of support from them for the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse restoration project. Mr. Thomas is working on setting up a job fair, co-hosted by DCEO in order to promote employment for Logan County residents. Mr. Thomas is working on setting up a public forum during which Cresco Lab representatives would present information and ask questions about what will be the newest member to join the Logan County business community.


Appointments:

LO 14-15 35 Rod White to Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals- Not discussed at this time.

LO 14-15 34 Ryan Murphy to Logan County Regional Planning Commission: A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LO 14-15 34 Ryan Murphy to Logan County Regional Planning Commission. Roll call vote taken 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed.

LO 14-15 37 Angela Olson to Logan County Regional Planning Commission- Not discussed at this time.

Raffles:

LO 14-15 30 CAPCIL Raffle/Poker Run

LO 14-15 31 Logan Post 263 Raffle/Poker Run

LO 14-15 32 Humane Society of Logan County

LO 14-15 33 West Lincoln Broadwell PTO Raffle/Poker Run

A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.

Reports for the month of January 2015 were read by Clerk Sally Turner as follows:
Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $2,707.16
Sheriff’s report of expenses: $128.70

Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report:
Collections due to County General Fund: $58,128.83
Collection of funds due to others: $51,413.62
Child Support: $29,857.04
County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $15,861.33

Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement:
January Revenue: $377,311.96
January Expenses: ($1,048,589.20)
January Balance: $1,432,368.66

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, 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: Mr. Bateman reported KONE is moving along with the elevator project. Mr. Bateman hopes to have the elevator done by March 16, 2015. Nothing further to report.

Finance : Nothing to report.

Insurance & Legislation: Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement & EMA:

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to approve the purchase of 10 Ford Explorer’s at $98,506.85 per year for 3 years. The fourth year, the county will buy the vehicles for $1. Roll call vote 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

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Executive:

A motion was made by Mr. Anderson seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 14-15 38 FY 14-15 Budget Amendment $1,825. Discussion held. Mr. Bateman reported this is for Abbey Freese’s salary. The reason for the $1,825 is to retroact her pay increase to December 1, 2014. Roll call vote 10 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.

Economic Development:

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to write a letter of support for the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse project. Roll call vote 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed.

Planning and Zoning:

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 14-15 21 Resolution to amend the Logan County Zoning Map Case 7-R-14. Roll call vote 4 yes 6 no. Motion failed. Nothing further to report.

Road and Bridge:

A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 14-15 27 Resolution for Logan County Construction Section: Orvil Road District 13-14 126-00 BR. Roll call vote 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 14-15 28 Resolution for 2015 Pipe Culverts & Arches for County & Road Districts. Roll call vote 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 14-15 36 Resolution for Logan County Section 12-00038-06-BR Replacement of a Bridge. Roll call vote 10 yes 2 absent. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
 


Community Action:

Mr. O’Neill reported Community Action is hiring bus drivers for Head Start. Mr. Anderson reported that March 14th will be Cheeseburger in Paradise. Nothing further to report.

Health: Mr. Cavi reported the health department has shingles and measles shots available. The Health Department has a fluoride treatment available to children ages 1-3 who do not have a dentist. Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

General Assembly Liaison: Nothing to report.

Waste Management:

Mr. O’Neill reported Waste Management is getting ready for the Health Fair in March. Nothing further to report.

Safety: Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Personnel:

A meeting is scheduled for March 9th at 10:00 a.m. Nothing further to report.

Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Turner:

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to accept and place on file the reports as read. Motion passed.

Chairman’s Report:
Mrs. Turner reminded the board they need to turn in their Statements of Economic interest. Mrs. Turner announced on March 17, 2015 at 6p.m Betsy Pech and Ralph Allen will give a brief presentation over Robert’s Rule of Order. Nothing further to report.

Communications: Nothing to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 7:26 pm.

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