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 Present: Chuck Ruben-Chairman; Bob Farmer; Andy Anderson; Gene
Rohlfs; Emily Davenport; Rick Aylesworth
Absent:
Guests: Katherine Yaple; Vicki Dugan; Don Cavi; Denise Martinek;
Derek Hurley; Sally Turner; Dave Hepler
Mr. Ruben called the meeting to order at 5:30pm.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve the minutes of the May 12, 2015 meeting as printed. Motion
passed.
Don Cavi addressed the committee about the programs the Health
Department has to offer. Mr. Cavi reported the Health Department
offers services in not only the health clinic, but in environmental
health, sewage inspections, a dental clinic, nutritional programs
and home health clinic. Mr. Cavi reported 15% of the department’s
funding comes from the county. Mr. Cavi stated the department is
anticipating cuts at a state level, and they are still waiting on
grants from 2014.Mr. Cavi updated the committee about projects that
have been completed at the Health Department and reported on the
projects to be completed in the future.
Old Business:
Guidelines for Finance Committee: Mr. Ruben reported on the
Guidelines for Finance Committee. He wants the word Adjourned County
Board Meeting switched to Regular Board meeting, where it says The
Chairman of the County or his appointee may be a voting member of
this committee. A motion was made by Mrs. Davenport, seconded by Mr.
Farmer, to approve the Guidelines for Finance Committee. Motion
passed.
Financial Procedures: Mr. Ruben reported on Financial
Procedures. The date needs to be changed to June 16, 2015 instead of
February 2, 1994. Mr. Ruben pointed out number 11 on the Financial
Procedure is a new paragraph. A motion was made by Mr. Anderson,
seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve the changes to the Financial
Procedure. Motion passed.
Farm Land Property: Mrs. Turner submitted the ad to the
paper.
Virtual Server-Open Bids: Mr. Ruben opened the bid from
Viscon. Viscon was the only company who submitted a bid. A motion
was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to accept the bid
from Viscon. Motion passed. Juror Fees in Civil Cases-Mary Kelley: No action was taken.
New Business:
Assessor’s Salary Review: Mr. Ruben announced Eddie
Schaffenacker is retiring this month.
Mrs. Martinek reported her current salary is $42,000. Mrs.
Turner compared other assessor’s salary from other counties to help
the Finance committee set Mrs. Martinek’s salary.
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A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Davenport, to
approve a 3% raise for Mrs. Martinek.
Discussion held: Mr. Anderson reported he does not mind comparing
other counties when setting salaries but we should use it across the
board and not pick and choose.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr.
Aylesworth, to give Mrs. Martinek a $1,500 raise effective
August 1, 2015.
Mr. Farmer withdrew his motion and Mr. Aylesworth withdrew his
second.
A motion to amend was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr.
Aylesworth, to raise Mrs. Martinek’s salary by $440 effective August
1, 2015 to November 30, 2015.
On December 1, 2015 Mrs. Martinek will receive a raise of $1,500.
Voice vote on the amended. Motion Passed.
The committee then voted on the main motion as amended. Motion
passed.
Mrs. Martinek received free desks from Central Illinois Ag.
Budget 15-16: Mr. Ruben reported there will be no budget
hearings this year. Mr. Ruben wants Mrs. Meagher to send out the
worksheets to the office holders. The finance committee will review
the worksheets at a Special Finance Meeting at the end of July. The
committee will draft the first draft of the budget at that time.
Resolution for Tax Certificates(s): Mr. Ruben reported the
resolution needs a resolution number. A motion was made by Mr.
Farmer, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to bring the resolution for tax
certificates to the full board meeting. Motion passed.
Mr. Anderson reviewed expenses for the committee. Mr. Anderson
pointed out on page 20 autopsy charges are at 71.4 percent and
County Share of Judges Salaries is at 87.6 percent. On page 22
Courthouse Equipment/Building Pool is at 121.5 percent. On page 26
Emergency Management Agency Training is at 94.7 percent and
Disasters Fund is at 75.2%. Mr. Anderson reported the lines are a
little over for only being half way through the year. Mr. Aylesworth reviewed revenues. No concerns Communications: None
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve the bills. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 6:30 pm.
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