West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board Finance Committee met Feb. 14.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The monthly Finance Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee members present were Chair Travis Hiel, Letha Clark, Mike Cox, and Joe Erlandson. Members Dave Nissen, Larry Aurelio, and Dave Cortelyou were absent. Others in attendance included County Chair Scott Schwerer, and Deputy Clerk Emily Flynn.

Chair Hiel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Review and Approve Minutes from January 10, 2023

Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.

MCPT Report Review & Approval

Member Clark moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the MCPT invoice in the amount of $1,162.50 for January, 2024. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Bushnell Senior Meals Report Review & Approval

Member Clark moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the YMCA invoice in the amount of $603.07 for January, 2024. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Coroner Report

The monthly Coroner Report was received and filed.

Monthly Financial Reports

The monthly Financial Reports were received and filed.

Transfer of Funds

None.

Warrants Issued in Vacation

Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the Warrants Issued in Vacation. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Insurance Update

None.

Approve a McDonough County Sale and Interest Fund

Member Schwerer moved with a second by Member Clark to send the Resolution for a McDonough County Sale and Interest Fund with a minimum balance of $100,000.00 to full Board. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Approve the Public Transportation Agreement Between the McDonough County Public Transportation Program and the McDonough County Board

Member Schwerer moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the Public Transportation Agreement Between the McDonough County Public Transportation Program and the McDonough County Board. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Approval of Claims

Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Executive Session

Board Member Erlandson moved with a second by Board Member Clark to Enter into Executive Session at 7:26 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes Section 120/2 (C) (1) and (2). Motion carried with a roll call vote of 4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass, and 3 absent.

Board Member Schwerer moved with a second by Board Member Clark to Exit Executive Session at 7:35 p.m. with no action taken. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass and 3 absent.

Other

None.

County Board Chair Comments

County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that the bidding for the outside of the Courthouse is moving right along. The bidding will be for the new handicap entrance, the steps on the outside, and for new drainage around the building. There will be a bidding meeting on February 15th at 11:00 held by Klingner to go over the details on what exactly will be bid on.

Adjourn

Member Schwerer moved with a second by Member Clark to adjourn the meeting at 7:48 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-02-14%20Finance.pdf