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 The members of the Logan County Board convened in Regular Board
session on the above date in the first floor Courtroom. Chairman
Dave Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The pledge of
the Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Mrs. Schumacher. A
moment of silence is observed for the victims of Paris.
Members Present: Andy Anderson; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship;
Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott
Schaffenacker; Rick Aylesworth; Pat O’Neill; Jan Schumacher
Absent:
Guests: See attached. (not provided online)
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to accept
and place on file the minutes from the Special Regular Board meeting
on October 26, 2015. Motion passed.
Ceremonial Matters:
Shroyer Award presented to Reverend Glenn Shelton
LO 14-15 133 Recognition of Jan Schumacher: A motion was made by Mr.
Ruben, seconded by Mr. O’Neill to recognize Jan Schumacher. Motion
passed.
Appointments:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 14-15 129 Mike Rohrer to the Logan County Board of
Health. Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to
approve LO 14-15 130 Todd Walker to the Logan County Board of
Health. Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
approve LO 14-15 132 William Meyer to the LC Housing Authority. Roll
call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve LO 14-15 134 Bret Farmer to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
Raffles:
LO 14-15 126 St. Jude Runners Association
LO 14-15 127 King of Kings Church
LO 14-15 128 Fraternal Order of Eagles #2708
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.
Reports for the month of October, 2015 were read by Clerk Sally
Turner as follows:
Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $3,659.39
Sheriff’s report of expenses: $0.00
Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report:
Collections due to County General Fund: $66,366.54
Collection of funds due to others: $50,247.88
Child Support: $34,940.28
County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $28,103.25
Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement:
October Revenue: $623,950.39
October Expenses: ($881,986.22)
October Balance: $2,231,791.27
A motion was made by Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, 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: A motion was made by Mr. Schaffenacker,
seconded by Mr. Bateman, to make Heartworm, Leukemia and Distemper
tests and fees optional for adoption effective December 1, 2015.
Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing further to
report.
Building & Grounds: Nothing to report.
Finance:
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Schaffenacker, to
approve LO 14-15 131 Budget Amendment for County Board Expenditures.
Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve
LO 14-15 135 Budget Amendment for FY 16 Joint Solid Waste to correct
errors. Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing
further to report.
Insurance & Legislation:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
approve the CIRMA renewal. Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion
passed. Nothing further to report.
Law Enforcement & EMA: Nothing to report. Executive:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
commit $1,000 every year for 3 years to the CEO program from the
Special Use fund (917).
Mr. Ruben stated that he was unsure if the CEO program meets the
parameters of the hotel/motel tax law. He stated it has to be used
for “tourism.”
Mr. Hepler stated that the Treasurer, Mrs. Dugan, suggested this
particular fund.
Mr. Anderson inquired how much money is currently in the fund;
Mr. Bateman stated it had $5,752 leftover.
Mr. Rohlfs inquired why it was named the “Logan County Alliance” CEO
Program; he expressed that government should not give government
money to private organizations (Alliance).
Mrs. Schumacher stated that the Alliance is just the promoter.
Mr. Schaffenacker stated that although everyone is in favor of
the investment, he believes that it needs to go through the proper
channel of taking it through a committee meeting and that the
Airport & Farm committee would be a great fit as it is the most
visible business for the students to recognize.
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Mr. Ruben read aloud the hotel/motel tax law.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Bateman,
to amend the original motion to commit $1,000 a year for 3 years
to the CEO program out of an appropriate fund.
Roll call vote taken, 12 yes 0 no. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher,
to approve the formation and full list of appointments for the
Public Transportation Advisory Committee. Motion passed.
Mr. Blankenship stated that a representative from Atlanta still
needs to be appointed to the TAC. Mr. Rohlfs expressed his
concern about forming the TAC. Nothing further to report.
Economic Development: Nothing to report.
Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge: Nothing to report.
Community Action:
The Foster Grandparents program might be laying off foster
grandparents until the beginning of the new year due to new
Federal guidelines and waning grant money. Nothing further to
report.
Health:
Mr. Cavi reported the ILDPH has given 1,447 flu vaccines and
335 pneumonia vaccines to people age 50 and over. The IDPH
Dental Clinic is facing a challenge due to overhead costs versus
limited incoming funding. The program is meant to serve the
underserved, but the insurance reimbursement rate is very low.
Mr. Cavi is researching any local medical providers interested
in possibly taking over the dental clinic, but keeping it in the
Health Department by working out some type of a leasing
agreement. Mr. Cavi is also looking into having a primary care
physician leasing some of the extra office space as a way to
have all the necessary needs being met under one roof. Nothing
further to report.
Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.
General Assembly Liaison: Nothing to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to report.
Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Turner:
A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
accept and place on file the reports as read. Motion passed.
Chairman’s Report:
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mrs.
Schumacher, to approve the formation of a Public Transportation
Sub-Committee of Board members. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
appoint Mr. Bateman; Mr. O’Neill; Mr. Hepler; Mr. Blankenship;
and Mr. Ruben; Mr. Anderson; to the PT Subcommittee. Motion
passed.
Chairman Hepler states the new appointments to replace Mrs.
Schumacher’s committee assignments:
to move Mr. Bateman from Planning and Zoning Committee to the
Regional Planning Committee;
to place Mr. Farmer on the Planning and Zoning Committee;
to place Mrs. Davenport as the Executive Committee Chairman;
to place Mr. Blankenship on the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Mr. Bateman stated his desire to stay on the Planning and Zoning
Committee due to the time and effort he has already invested in
unfinished projects in the committee. Chairman Hepler agrees and
appoints it as such:
to place Mrs. Davenport as the Executive Committee Chairman;
to place Mr. Blankenship on the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
to place Mr. Schaffenacker on the Regional Planning Committee;
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
approve the updated committee appointments. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Anderson,
to authorize the Chairman’s signature on the CWLP/Viper Mine
letter. Motion passed.
Communications: None.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 8:05 pm.
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