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 Present: Bob Farmer – Vice Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick
Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat
O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott Schaffenacker; Jan
Schumacher
Absent: Dave Hepler Guests: See attached
Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Mr. Aylesworth.
Planning and Zoning:
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve
LO 14-15 21 Resolution to Amend the Logan County Zoning Map Case
7-R-14.
Discussion held:
Mr. D’Andrea reported the Ellis family would like to rezone their
land from CH (Country Homes) to Agriculture. Gordon Gates, an
attorney from Springfield, was present at the meeting with the
Ellis’ to present on their request.
Mr. Gates reported the land in the area was developed back in 1973
with the intent to build a rural subdivision. Mr. Gates said that
several concerns have been raised by neighbors that the Ellis family
will use the land for very intensive operations, such as hog
confinement or junkyards; the latter of which is not allowed under
Agricultural zoning.
Mr. Ruben asked Mr. and Mrs. Ellis to explain their purpose for the
rezone. The Ellis family is currently being taxed as a residence,
and is restricted in terms of uses under zoning codes. Mrs. Ellis
reported they would like to grow field crops, and they would not be
able to keep cattle in the area because of the pond that is on the
property. Mr. Ellis reported they do intend to build a pole-barn
garage on the property. For Mr. and Mrs. Ellis to get approval to
build a pole-barn garage, they would need to merge their lots
together under one plot.
Mr. Anderson asked when the last home was built in the subdivision.
Mrs. Ellis reported it was 19 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are
allowed to build a pole-barn on their property now with the way it
is zoned.
Mr. Gates reported as far as uses are concerned, it doesn’t change
much at all, but it is different restriction as far as how it’s
taxed, and how they pay for their utilities, and whether or not they
can enroll the property into a federal program.
Mr. Bateman reported that, reading between the lines, they only want
to build the building as it’s zoned now. Mr. Bateman’s only opinion
was Mr. and Mrs. Ellis are trying to lower their taxes quite a bit.
Mr. Gates reported that is the primary reason for the request, but
it should not be a zoning concern.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis reported they bought the land about 10 years ago
with the intention of expanding the property to include the nearby
pond. Mrs. Ellis reported they had an engineering firm assess the
land for the potential to build a home there and they determined
that the land was not appropriate for that use.
Mr. Rohlfs asked why the Ellis family bought the land if they knew
it would be worth less money.
Mr. Ellis reported he wanted to expand their property for personal
uses and for his son to ride his four- wheeler.
Mr. Gates feels the taxes would change for their home. Mr. Gates
reported the subdivision in the sense of being an integrated
neighborhood and described it as five houses surrounded by
agricultural land.
Several residents’ disagreed with Mr. Gates regarding new homeowners
to build in the subdivision. The residents feel several more
homeowners could build.
 Greg Damarin a neighbor to the Ellis family, feels this is an
ethical issus. He feels the couple wishes to enroll in a federal
government program when they have no intention of growing crops
there.
Lori Batchelder reported the Ellis Family knew when they purchased
the land that they were purchasing a home that was zoned CH. Ms.
Batchelder reported she sees no benefit to the community in having
the land rezoned in order to lower the Ellis’ taxes. Ms. Batchelder
has two children that attend Mt. Pulaski school district and feels
the school cannot afford to lose any more tax dollars.
Mr. Ruben reported by constructing the building, the rise in the
Ellis’ property tax would offset the loss in taxes on the ground
itself.
Discussion ended.
This item will be voted on Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
Airport/Farm:
Mr. Rohlfs reported 208 gallons of fuel were sold in January.
Nothing further to report.
Animal Control: Nothing to report.
Building and Grounds:
Mr. Bateman reported the elevator project is on schedule. Nothing
further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. Anderson reported Cheeseburger in Paradise is March 14, 2015.
Tickets are sold out for this event. Nothing further to report.
Executive:
Mrs. Schumacher reported that Abbey Freese had completed her annual
performance review and was being recommended for a salary increase
to $25,000.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
increase Mrs. Freese’s salary to $25,000.
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This item will be placed on the agenda Tuesday night to be voted on.
Economic Development: Nothing to report. Finance:
Mr. Ruben reported finance committee approved to purchase a new
computer for Waste Management Agency. Mr. Ruben reported in
March the committee will vote on the safety complex lease.
Nothing further to report.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker,
to approve LO 14-15 35 Rod White to Logan County Zoning Board of
Appeals. This item will be voted on Tuesday night.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve LO 14-15 34 Ryan Murphy to Logan County Regional
Planning Commission. This item will be voted on Tuesday night.
Mr. Anderson reported he will make a motion Tuesday night for
another appointment to Regional Planning but the person has yet
to accept the appointment.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
approve 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.
These items will be voted on Tuesday night. Nothing further to
report.
Workforce Investment: Mr. O’Neill will report in March. Nothing
further to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA:
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr.
Blankenship, to approve the purchase of 10 Ford Explorer’s @
$98,506.85 per year for 3 years. This item will be voted on
Tuesday night. Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Economic Development Partnership:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker,
to write a letter of Support for the Mt. Pulaski Courthouse
project. This item will be voted on Tuesday night.
Nothing further to report.
 Road and Bridge:
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to
approve LO 14-15 27, which is a resolution to award a bridge
construction contract in Orvil Township to County Contractors,
Inc. in the amount of $176,311.60. This item will be voted on
Tuesday night.
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve LO 14-15 28, which is a resolution to award Pipe Culvert
material contracts. This item will be voted on Tuesday night.
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr.
Schaffenacker, to approve LO 14-15 36, which is a resolution to
appropriate $26,000 from the County Bridge Fund. These funds
will serve as a local match for federal funds being used for
preliminary engineering to design a new bridge to carry Primm
Road over Deer Creek. Nothing further to report.
Waste Management:
Mr. O’Neill gave a brief summary of glass, electronics, and
paper shredding totals. The last glass collection for the year
was held in October; the amount of glass collect for the year is
44,000 pounds. There was 7,720 pounds of shredded paper
collected from the October event bring the shredded paper total
for the year to 10,840 pounds. The paper and co-mingled bin
totals through September is 587,680 pounds. Nothing further to
report.
Safety:
Mr. Anderson reported Safety will meet March 13 at 10:00a.m.
Nothing further to report.
Personnel:
Mrs. Schumacher reported they will meet in March. Nothing
further to report.
County Board Chairman’s Report:
Mrs. Freese reminded the Board Members we need money for the
flower fund and fair ad. Nothing further to report.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:06pm.
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