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 Present: Chuck Ruben-Chairman; Rick Aylesworth; Andy
Anderson; David Blankenship; Bob Farmer; Jan Schumacher
Absent:
Guests: Sally Gosda; Vicki Dugan; Pamela Meagher; Gene
Rohlfs; Dan Fulscher; Jon Wright; Denise Martinek; Derek Hurley
Mr. Ruben called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm.
Mr. Ruben noted an amendment needs to be made to the August, 2014
minutes to correct an amount in the budget that was listed
incorrectly. A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr.
Aylesworth, to approve the minutes of the August 26, 2014 meeting as
amended. Motion passed.
Old Business:
Budget 2015: The committee reviewed the third draft of the budget.
The following changes were made:
- Circuit Clerk special revenues for FY15 from $320,000 to
$300,000
- Building and Grounds utilities expense for FY15 from $55,000
to $60,000
- Building pool expense for FY14 estimate from $150,000 to
$300,000
- CEDS expense for FY14 estimate from $5000 to $3000
- Circuit Clerk child support system expense for FY15 from
$14,000 to $0
- States Attorney equipment expense for FY15 from $12,000 to
$6000
- Transfer to County Farm fun for FY15 from $60,000 to
$100,000
Mr. Wright had also suggested a change in the salary line
item for his assistants and secretary to reflect a 3% increase
from the FY14 budgeted line. Mr. Ruben discussed that all
offices received a 3% increase from their actual FY14 expenses.
Mr. Wright was asked to determine if this would be sufficient
for his office. He will review the numbers and approach the
board if he needs a further increase. Mrs. Meagher indicated it
appears the ending fund balance after these changes would be
approximately $79,363. Mr. Ruben indicated the board may want to
consider adding additional levy funds to the Bridge Fund if the
funding is available.
End of old business
New Business:
Office Space for Economic Development: Mr. Ruben
indicated Mr. Thomas, from Economic Development, will be
vacating his current office space at the Chamber of Commerce. He
has temporary space available for his use at the Farm Bureau
building. He will need a permanent location. Mr. Ruben suggested
the County offer the use of the John Logan building after the
ROE vacates their current space. A motion was made by Mr.
Anderson, seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to provide space at the
John Logan Building after the Regional Office of Education
office moves to McLean County. Motion passed.
Tax sale – San Jose, IL: This agenda item needs no
action, as it was handled in August.
Tax sale – Teraprom, LLC: This agenda item needs no
action, as it was handled in August.
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Resolution for mileage: Mr. Fulscher’s office is in
need of a resolution showing the county’s mileage reimbursement
rate. The rate was previously set by motion, but never by
resolution. The committee agreed to pass the formal resolution
at the current reimbursement rate of 50 cents per mile. A motion
was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Blankenship, to
approve LO 13-14 95 – Mileage Resolution. Motion passed.
Closing County Clerk and Recorder’s Office on November 4,
2014 : Mrs. Turner has requested the County allow the
closure of the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, November 4,
2014 for all non-election business. A motion was made by Mr.
Anderson, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to approve the closing of
the County Clerk’s office on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 to
non-election business. Motion passed.
Budget amendment for States Attorney’s office: During
budget hearings, members suggested the State’s Attorney attempt
to purchase requested furniture with funds that remain available
this budget year. A motion will be brought before the full Board
to move $8000 from Salary of Assistants (101-12-51002) to
Purchase of Equipment (101- 12-53006) to purchase office
furniture. A vote could not be taken during this meeting, as
this item was not on the agenda.
Request from Probation: A request was received from Mrs.
Turner to replace carpeting in the Probation offices, as well as
replace the current cubicles with the addition of doors for
privacy. This request is being referred to Building and Grounds
for consideration.
Credit card for county offices: Information was received
by Mrs. Dugan regarding the opening of a Logan County credit
card account for elected officials and/or employee use. The
committee agreed to have Mrs. Dugan proceed with the request and
have cards issued to herself and Mrs. Meagher for use on County
travel and supplies. If other offices/elected officials are
interested, they may approach the Finance Committee for
consideration.
End of new business
Beginning in October, Mr. Anderson will review expenses for the
committee. Mr. Aylesworth reviewed revenues.
A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to
approve the bills. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting ended at 6:47 p.m.
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