County meeting minutes

Board of whole

[April 02, 2014]  Below is a copy of the minutes from the Feb. 20 workshop session of the Logan County Board, meeting as a board of whole.

Board of Whole Meeting
Third Floor Courtroom, Courthouse
February 20, 2014

Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Bill Martin; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher; Andy Meister

Absent: Bob Farmer

Guests: Jonathan Wright (7:22); Jan Youngquist; Sheriff; Steve McClure; Bill Thomas; Dave Opperman

Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Aylesworth.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to approve January 16, 2014 minutes. Motion passed.

Mr. Thomas: Attended the Board of Whole meeting to introduce himself to the Logan County Board members. He informed the board he has a list of goals he would like to meet in 90 days.

Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 49 gallons of fuel were sold in January. Mr. Rohlfs reported the lighting project is almost done. 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. Straw vote was taken. Amended motion passed. A motion to amend was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben to deposited funds received to the Animal Control general funds. Straw vote was taken. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Building and Grounds: Mr. Bateman told the committee training on the new phone system is on February 25, 2014. The new phones will be up and running on February 26, 2014. Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Mr. O’Neill gave a brief report on Public Trans and State funding. Nothing further to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Mrs. Schumacher went over the new language for the board policy. Mrs. Schumacher discussed starting in March the "Board of Whole Meeting" will be called "Workshop Meeting" and the "Adjourned Meeting" will be called "Regular Meeting". A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve the Approval of revised Board Policies. Nothing to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs to approve LO 13-14 22 Resolution for designated depositories. Straw vote was taken. 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. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Bateman to approve LO 13-14 24 Resolution for Tax Anticipation Warrant. Straw vote was taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

General Assembly: Nothing to report.

Health: Nothing to report.

Insurance/Legislation: : A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve LO 13-14 27 Resolution Recognizing the 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of Logan County. Straw vote taken, motion passed. Mrs. Schumacher reported AFLAC will be replaced once the committee finds someone else who holds the same kind of benefits as AFLAC. Once ALFAC is replaced employees can choice to keep their AFLAC as a personal policy or cancel the policy. A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth to approve 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. Straw vote was taken, motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Mrs. Schumacher reported they are in the process of hiring due to the retirement of Rod Lewis. Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement and EMA: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Bateman to approve FOP Contracts. Straw vote was taken, motion passed. Mr. Nichols discussed the contract with the board to make sure everyone understood the language. Nothing to report.

Liquor: Mr. Martin reported the Corn Crib is closed as of now. The owner is trying to decide if he would like to sell the place or reopen. Nothing to report.

Economic Development Partnership: Mr. Ruben reported Economic Development Partnership has three new members: Jim Drew, Joe Ryan and Mark Houpt. Nothing to report.

Planning and Zoning: Mr. Clure discussed the rebuilding and expansion of Central Illinois AG after last year’s fire. He also requested an extension of the enterprise zone. A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Martin to approve Mr.McClure request. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: Nothing further to report.

Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Mr. O’ Neill reported Waste Management is starting to get ready for the Health Fair. Nothing to report.

Safety: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

County Board Chairman’s Report: Nothing further to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm. 

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[Text copied from minutes from Logan County Board website]