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Board of Whole Meeting
First Floor Courtroom, Courthouse
February 14, 2013
Present: Dave Hepler Vice
Chairman; Bob Farmer Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth;
Kevin Bateman; Bill Martin; Andy Meister; Pat O'Neill; Gene Rohlfs;
Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher
Absent: Terry Carlton
Guests: Geoff Ladd; Keith Snyder; Brian Bergen; John Wright;
Brad Hauge; Seth Mangold; Mark Hilliard; Gary Atteberry
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to
order at 7:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Keith Snyder.
Mr. Wright introduced his staff to
the Board. Brad Hauge graduated from SIU School of Law. He worked in
the Kane County State's Attorney's office for four years. Seth
Mangold graduated from NIU School of Law. He worked in the LaSalle
County State's Attorney's office prior to coming to Logan County. He
invited members to contact any of them for assistance. Mr. Wright
also reminded the Board that the Christopher Harris trial is set for
April 29th. The trial has been moved to Peoria County. He does not
expect any continuance of that date. He expects the trial to last
four to five weeks.
Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs
reported 450.5 gallons of fuel were sold in January. The t-hangar is
virtually complete and awaiting a substantial completion
walkthrough. Landscaping will be done in spring. He is hoping for
occupancy the first of March. Nothing further to report.
Animal Control: Nothing to
report.
Building and Grounds: Mr.
Bateman reported the advertisement will be published for mowing
bids. Bids will be due at the March meeting. Nothing further to
report.
Chamber of Commerce: Nothing
to report.
Community Action: Mr.
O'Neill reported hiring is taking place for HeadStart drivers,
monitors and classroom teachers. There is also a need for public
transportation drivers. Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development:
CEDS has asked the County to pass a resolution in support of the
2012 CEDS Report. Mr. Rohlfs questioned what the costs will be to
Logan County over the next five years. Mr. Bergen indicated he
believes the annual regional application fee will be $6200. He
clarified that this resolution commits the County to no money for
consultant work. They will not approach the County for additional
CEDS funding this year for consultant work, as they believe the
County has provided adequate financial support for the last several
years. He also indicated that he believes funding could be requested
from the government for the Fifth Street Road project, as that would
be a project that meets the criteria for economic development. A
motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher,
to approve LO 12-13 25 Resolution supporting the 2012 CEDS Report.
Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Mr. Hepler reported there are
some policy and procedure revisions in progress. The draft has been
shared with all members. Written feedback is requested prior to the
March committee meeting. Nothing further to report.
Finance: Mr. Ruben reported
he has been representing Logan County on a committee researching the
establishment of a TIF district in Lincoln. A recommendation will be
made by that committee on Wednesday night. He discussed the
operations of a TIF district and its potential impact to the County
over its 23 year life. Revenue generated by the TIF district would
be used for infrastructure improvements and development within the
district. Mayor Snyder discussed the city's recent approval for a
revitalization grant and the plans to use those funds to kick-start
the TIF district. He also spoke about the depressed condition and
age of the buildings in the downtown area. Mr. Martin, Mr. O'Neill
and Mrs. Schumacher all spoke in favor of recommending the TIF
district. Mr. Ruben asked for a show of hands in support of the
recommendation so he could take the Board's decision forward. A
motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to
approve LO 12-13 19 Designation of Banks and Depositories. Straw
vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben,
seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to approve the insertion of the budget
amendment form as an addendum to the Board Financial Policies. Straw
vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben,
seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve the FY13 budget amendment for
Alternate Revenue
Bonds, as presented in writing. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A
motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve a
FY13 budget amendment to correct a fund number on page 26. Straw
vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.
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General Assembly: Nothing to
report.
Health: Nothing to report.
Insurance/Legislation: Mrs.
Schumacher reported the renewal offer was received from Health
Alliance which reflected a 35% increase. An Insurance Advisory
meeting has been scheduled for February 26th at 5:00 pm to discuss
options with employees. A motion was made by Mrs.
Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve the following raffles:
LO 12-13 20 West Lincoln-Broadwell PTO, LO 12-13 21 Humane
Society of Logan County, LO 12-13 22 Eagles Auxiliary #2708, LO
12-13 23 Lake Fork Community Center Sale, and LO 12-13 24 New
Holland Volunteer Firemen. Straw vote taken. Motion passed.
Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment:
Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA:
Nothing to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Planning & Zoning: A
motion was made by Mr. O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to
approve a request by Aetna Township to demolish a deteriorated
building. Straw vote taken. Motion failed.
Economic Development Partnership:
Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge: Mr. Aukamp
reported there is currently a bridge repair underway near Lake Fork.
The surplus auction is coming up. Items can be viewed at the Highway
Department. Sealed bids will be opened on March 4th. Nothing further
to report.
Main Street and Tourism: Mr.
Anderson reported the Main Street office is moving to the second
floor in the same building on Kickapoo Street. Nothing further to
report.
Waste Management: Mr.
O'Neill discussed recycling of fluorescent bulbs. There is no local
recycling available for this product and they must be taken to Lowes
or Menards for disposal. Nothing further to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Personnel: Nothing to
report.
County Board Chairman's Report:
Mr. Farmer reported five representatives from the County are on the
Development Partnership Board. The terms for Bob Pharis, Bob Arneuad
and Doug Much are expiring and he will be re-appointing them at
Wednesday night's meeting for new two year terms. Nothing further to
report.
A motion was made by Mr.
O'Neill, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
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