Logan County Board
August Workshop

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[November 02, 2015]  LINCOLN - Workshop Meeting, First Floor Courtroom, Courthouse August 13, 2015

Present: Bob Farmer – Vice Chairman; Dave Hepler- Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Scott Schaffenacker; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Chuck Ruben
Guests: See attached list

Mr. Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Aylesworth.

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve the minutes from the July 16, 2015 meeting as printed. Motion passed.

Airport/Farm: There were 763 gallons of fuel sold in July. Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: A motion was made by Mr. Schaffenacker, seconded by Mr.
Blankenship, to place approval of the 2015 Animal Control contract with Mt. Pulaski on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.
 


Building and Grounds: Mr. Bateman reported Woofstock will be held on September 19th in Latham Park. Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Nothing to report.

Executive: Mrs. Schumacher reported notification was received from Community Action that public transportation services will be suspended beginning September 8th. Discussion was held about amending the agreement to include a requirement on when service must resume after a suspension. The committee also talked about providing tablets to Board members who would prefer to receive their meeting information electronically. This initiative will be discussed further. Mrs. Schumacher also discussed meetings she is scheduling to outline criteria for scholarships provided from the Relight funding. She will be meeting with Heartland on August 18th. Nothing further to report.

Economic Development: Nothing to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to place approval of LO 14-15 89 – Establish a Veteran’s Burial Assistance Commission for Logan County on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to place approval of LO 14-15 92 – a budget amendment to fund the burial assistance commission on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to place a 2% increase in the salary line item for non-union employees on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.

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General Assembly: Nothing to report.

Health: Nothing to report.

Insurance/Legislation: Nothing to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement and EMA: Mr. Fulscher discussed the full exercise that is being planned. He also discussed tornado preparedness. Nothing further to report.

Liquor: A motion was made by Mr. Schaffenacker, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to place approval of a temporary liquor license for the Logan County Alliance for the Balloon Festival on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.

Planning and Zoning: A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Hepler, to place approval of LO 14-15 88 – Resolution to Amend the Zoning Ordinance to Increase the Board to 7 Members on the voting agenda for Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.

Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to add LO 14-15 90 – Resolution for Logan County Construction to the voting agenda on Tuesday night.

Waste Management: Nothing to report.

Safety: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing to report.

County Board Chairman’s Report: Mr. Hepler reported he would be bringing forward the names of Jason Coble and Heather Barr for appointment to the Burial Assistance Commission. He also shared that business cards for County Board members can be ordered from the County Board office. Also, please remember the flower fund is low.  Nothing further to report.

Public Comments: (left blank on report)

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.

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