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October Logan County Briefs: Next Fiscal Year budget approved

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[November 08, 2019]

On Tuesday, October 15, the Logan County Board held its Regular voting session with several motions from various committees.

Board members present were Dave Blankenship, Emily Davenport, Janet Estill, Bob Farmer, Cameron Halpin, David Hepler, Steve Jenness, Chuck Ruben, Bob Sanders, Scott Schaffenacker, Annette Welch and Jim Wessbecher.

Next FY Budget approved

Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Ruben made several motions that were all approved unanimously.

The board voted to take Fiscal Year 19-20 Budget off display and then approved it.

Other motions included:

- A resolution for the Annual Abatement of Bonds and Interest.

- Logan County Tax Levies and their amounts for Fiscal Year December 1, 2019 to November 30, 2020:

General Fund, $1,647,467

In the FY 19-20 budget, the total revenue for all funds is $12,447,289.00 and total expenses for all funds is $15,338,677.00. The total fund balance for 2019 was $1,710,244.

The rollover amounts and bottom line for the 19-20 budget will be available once the audit is done.

Bonds & Interest, $0 (Abated)
I.M.R.F, $571,850
County Highway, $465,000
County Bridge, $249,500
TB Sanitarium, $45,873
Federal Aid Matching, $249,500
Health Department, $363,509
Liability Insurance, $170,033
Veterans Assistance, $140,341
Ambulance, $276,250
Cooperative Ext Service, $88,701
Senior Citizens, $68,141

Building and Grounds Committee update:

The following motions were unanimously approved:

- Automatically forward all correspondence from Bill Walter of MRTS to the county’s insurance provider CIRMA. Walters is conducting the Logan County Courthouse dome and building restoration examination and plans.

- A security questionnaire to be sent to Viscon not to exceed $300 from another line item. Board member Cameron Halpin said the questionnaire will help the IT subcommittee know security needs.

- Transfer $16,000 from the Farm Operating Account for HVAC Systems at Animal Control.

- Request for use of the Logan County Courthouse for a nativity scene. It will be the third year for the nativity.

- Request for use of courthouse for Winter Wonderland Tree Festival.

Local business owner Kathie Williams said she would like permission to place approximately 40 trees on the west side of the courthouse. The trees would be purchased for $50 in memory or honor of someone.

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Williams wants to start a tradition that will bring joy every year. She said Pekin does something similar and has over 375 trees, but she wants to start smaller.

Williams has contacted someone about delivering trees November 21 or 22 and the sponsors can decorate the trees between November 24 and November 29.

Animal Control Committee update

The board unanimously approved two motions brought forward by Animal Control Committee Chairman Steve Jenness:

- Emily Gregory was appointed Assistant Animal Control Warden.

- Rabies tag fees

Fees for the one-year rabies tag are $15 for neutered animals and $35 for non-neutered animals.

Fees for the three-year rabies tag are $35 for neutered animals and $100 for non- neuteredanimals.

These fees will go into effect January 1, 2020.

Road and Bridge Committee update

Road and Bridge Committee Chairman Bob Farmer brought forward three motions that the board unanimously approved:

- The purchase of a used rubber-tire excavator from Altorfer for $127,000 from the County Highway Fund.

- To award a construction contract to Reiners & Westen, LLC for $29,100 for a riprap project in East Lincoln and Chester Townships.

- To award a construction contract to Reiners & Westen, LLC for $23,400 for a riprap project in Chester Township.

Chair’s report:

The board unanimously approved the hiring of Britany Wilson as the new Logan County Board Administrative Assistant. She replaces Amy Kuhlman, who has taken a job in the office of Sheriff’s Department.

The next Regular Board meeting will be held Tuesday, November 19 at 6 p.m. in the Logan County Courthouse.

[Angela Reiners]

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