McDonough County Board Law & Legal Committee met March 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Law & Legal Committee held its monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee Members present included Committee Chair Joe Erlandson, Vice Chair Ken Durkin, Lee Calvert, Eric Chapman, Michael Kirby, Terra Litchfield, Julie Melvin. Member absent was Travis Hiel. Other persons in attendance were County Chair Scott Schwerer, County Clerk DeJaynes, Patrick Stout, Ric Smart, Tim Lobdell, Sheriff Petitgout, Dave Schaab, Dana Walker, and Deborah Cousins.
Chair Erlandson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Review & Approve February 7, 2022 Minutes
Member Calvert moved with a second by Member Chapman to approve the minutes with correction. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Waste Management Update
Dave Schaab gave the report. Schaab reported that last month they collected 67.85 tons of recycling.
Tri-County Recycling
Tim Lobdell gave the report.
Veteran’s Assistance and Van Report
Ric Smart gave the report. Eight Veterans were given assistance in February. Total assistance amounted to $1969.15
Sheriff’s Report
Sheriff Petitgout went over the report. The Sheriff reported that they are averaging a population of twenty five inmates.
Assessor’s Office Update
Supervisor of Assessments Deborah Cousins went over the report. Cousins reported that the Township Assessors picked up their books. Cousins also stated that the Assessors office hired a new employee.
Claims Review and Approval
Member Durkin moved with a second by Member Chapman to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other
None.
Executive Session
None
Public Comment
None.
County Board Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that the County is still looking for a new County Engineer.
Adjourn
Member Melvin moved with a second by Member Kirby to adjourn the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2022-03-07%20Law%20&%20Legal.pdf
