County meeting minutes

Board of whole

[March 29, 2014]  Below is a copy of the minutes from the Jan. 16 meeting of the Logan County Board as a board of whole.

Board of Whole Meeting
Third Floor Courtroom, Courthouse
January 16, 2014

Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Andy Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; Terry Carlton; Bill Martin; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Andy Meister

Absent: Pat O’Neill; Bob Farmer; Jan Schumacher

Guests: Derek Hurley; Sally Litterly; Terry Storer; Ed Mayfield; Steve McClure; Jessica Lema

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

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bateman.

A motion was made by Mr. Rohlfs, seconded by Mr. Carlton, to approve December 12, 2013 minutes. Motion passed.

Mr. McClure presented information to the board about possible extending in the future of the enterprise zone to include the Central Illinois Ag property, more information to come in the future.

Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 126 gallons of fuel were sold in December. Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to purchase a 2013 Ford Trans Van at $20,098.00. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to appoint Julie Parker as Animal Control Administrator/Warden. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Carlton, to appoint Maurice Tierney to Assistant Animal Control Warden. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Building and Grounds: Mr. Carlton told the board that the Building and Grounds committee agreed on going out for another round of bids for the HVAC project. Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Nothing further to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Nothing to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Martin, to approve Board of Health Amended Budget. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Mr. Ruben discussed the approval for $1,000 to be given to help Tourism/Main Street with a facilitation to study unifying the departments. Nothing further to report.

General Assembly: Nothing to report.

Health: Nothing to report.

Insurance/Legislation: A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 13-14 11 – Appointment of Rick Sheley to Logan County Zoning Board of Appeals. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Bateman, to approve LO 13-14 12-Raffle for Humane Society of Logan County. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Martin, to approve LO 13-14 13- Appointment of Bill Graff to Logan County Regional Planning. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Mr. Anderson also discussed the insurance committee is still looking for an occupational health provider for Logan County. Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement and EMA: A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 17- Resolution Adopting the Logan County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report.

Road and Bridge: A motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to approve LO 13-14 15 – Resolution of Support for Transportation Infrastructure. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. A motion was made by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 16- 100th Anniversary of Highway Department. Straw vote taken. Motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Mr. Anderson discussed the assessment rate being raised from $3.00 to $4.00. Nothing to report.

Safety: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Nothing further to report.

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

Mr. Carlton tendered his resignation on Logan County Board for personal reasons. His resignation is effective on January 31, 2014.

A motion was made by Mr. Carlton, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.

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[Text copied from minutes from Logan County Board website]