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[April 02, 2014]  Below is a copy of the minutes from the Feb. 25 meeting of the Logan County Board.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2014
LOGAN COUNTY COURTHOUSE,
LINCOLN, ILLINOIS

The members of the Logan County Board convened in adjourned session on the above date in the first floor Courtroom. Chairman Robert Farmer called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The pledge of the Allegiance to the American Flag was led by Mr. Farmer.

Members Present: Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Bob Farmer; David Hepler; Bill Martin; Andrew Meister; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher

Absent: None

Guests: Jon Wright; Jan Youngquist; Diane Farmer; Jess Lema; Sheriff Nicholas

A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to accept and place on file the minutes from the Adjourned Board meeting of January 22, 2014. Motion passed.

Recognitions:

None

Appointments:

Raffles:

LO 13-14 18 Lake Fork Community Center Consignment Sale

LO 13-14 19 Chestnut Geo Center

LO 13-14 20 Lyndie Jones Benefit

LO 13-14 21 Benefit for Robin Ingram

LO 13-14 25 Eagle Auxiliary #2708

LO 13-14 29 Teresa Rekart Raffle

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neil, to approve the raffles as presented. Motion passed.

Reports for the month of October, 2012 were read by Clerk Sally Litterly as follows:

Sheriff’s report of fees collected: $2,418.29

Sheriff’s report of expenses: $198.17

Clerk of the Circuit Courts’ report: Collections due to County General Fund: $60,421.66 Collection of funds due to others: $38,836.67 Child Support: $38,028.31

County Clerk & Recorders fees collected: $31,035.12

Logan County Treasurer’s Cash Statement: January Revenue: $1,675,688.46 January Expenses: ($1,072,986.38) January Balance: $2,133,099.27

Hotel/Motel Tax at 4%: $18,443.85 Special Use Hotel/Motel Tax 0.75%: $3,255.27

A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to accept and place these reports on file as read. Motion passed.

Chairman of Committees reported the following:

Airport/Farm: Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben to approve LO 13-14 26 Certified Resolution-Union Pacific Railroad Company. Roll call vote taken 11yes and 0 no. Amended motion passed. A motion to amend was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben to deposited funds received to the Animal Control fund. Roll call vote taken 11yes no. Motion to amend passed. Nothing further to report.

Building & Grounds: Nothing further to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to approve LO 13-14 22 Resolution for designated depositories. Roll call was taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth to approve LO 13-14 23 Amendment to allow Health FSA Carryover and other options. Roll call taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Bateman to approve LO 13-14 24 Resolution for Tax Anticipation Warrant. Roll call was taken 11 yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

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Insurance & Legislation: A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 27 Resolution Recognizing the 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of Logan County. Roll call vote taken 11 yes 0 no Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Law Enforcement & EMA: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve FOP Contract Approval. Roll call was taken 10 yes 0 no 1 abstain. Nothing to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Mr. Helper deferred the floor to Mrs. Schumacher. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Helper to approve the Approval of revised Board Policies. Roll call was taken 11yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Planning and Zoning: Mr. Hepler deferred the floor to Mrs. Schumacher. Mrs. Schumacher gave a comprehensive presentation on organization collaboration. A motion was made by Mr. Helper, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to approve LO 13-14 28 Ordinance adding territory to the Lincoln-Logan County Enterprise Zone. Roll call taken 11yes 0 no. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Mr. O’Neill reported the Foster Grandparents program is on the raise with volunteers. Community Action is also working on updating their policy hand book for Foster Grandparents and Head Start Program. Nothing further to report.

Health: Nothing to report.

Tourism: Nothing to report.

Main Street: Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

General Assembly Liaison: Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Nothing further to report.

Safety: Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

Committee reports of claims were read by Clerk Sally Litterly:

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to accept and place on file the reports as read. Motion passed.

Chairman’s Report: Mr. Farmer deferred the floor to Mrs. Litterly-Turner. Mrs. Litterly-Turner discussed a new feature on her website called "Property Fraud Alert". Mr. Farmer congratulated Mrs. Litterly-Turner on receiving the Women in American History Award. Nothing further to report.

Communications: Thank you Letter from Lincoln Christian Church and Thank you letter from Juanita Ruben Family. Nothing to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:51 pm.

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[Text copied from minutes from Logan County Board website]

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