McDonough County Board Human Resources and Planning Committee met June 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
The Human Resources and Planning Committee met on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, 3 rd Floor, Law Library. Committee Members in attendance included Chair Ken Durkin, Vice Chair Vicky Kipling, Dustin Berg, Clayton Cook, Jerry Raby, Ryan Litchfield, and Dana Walker. Others in attendance included Animal Control Officer Zach Welch, Karen Blakeley, Bonnie Skripps, County Chair Eric Blakeley, Deputy Clerk Kyah Beck and County Clerk Jeremy Benson.
Chair Durkin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review and Approve Minutes from May 8, 2025
Member R. Litchfield moved with a second by Member Raby to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Animal Control Report
Animal Control Officer, Zach Welch gave the report. There was 21 dogs and 50 cats in the shelter at the end of May.
Humane Society
Several charitable donations have been made to the Humane Society, including a recent $10,000 match from former Macomb resident.
Policies and Procedures
None.
GIS Update
None.
Approval of HR & Planning Claims
Member Cook moved with a second by Member Walker to approve the HR & Planning claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Propane Contract Renewal
The West Central FS Propane contract was not updated. No action was taken.
Other Items as Needed
None.
Executive Session
None.
Public Comment
None.
County Board Chair Comments
Continued maintenance is still being done to the Courthouse. This includes a new secure Courthouse entrance, yard work, and seeding. The yard work is scheduled to be done by Heritage days. The architect, Klingner, is working on the plaque.
Adjourn
Member Raby moved with a second by Member Berg to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2025-06-12%20HR%20&%20Planning.pdf
