McDonough County Finance Committee met April 11.
Here is the minutes as provided by the committee:
The monthly Finance Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, 3rd Floor Law Library. Committee members present were Chairman Alice Henry, Clarke Kelso, George Dixon, Trevor Toland, Larry Aurelio, and Travis Hiel. Others in attendance included County Chairman Scott Schwerer, Tara Litchfield, Keith Krohe, and County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes.
Chairman Henry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Review & Approval of March 14, 2018 Minutes
Member Hiel moved with a second by Member Aurelio to approve the minutes of March 14, 2018 as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
MCPT Report Review & Approval
The monthly request for March 2018 from McDonough County Public Transportation was reviewed. Member Aurelio moved with a second by Member Kelso to approve the March 2018 MCPT report in the amount of $1,554.00. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Bushnell Senior Meals Report Review & Approval
The monthly report for March 2018 from the YMCA for transportation of senior meals in Bushnell was reviewed. Member Aurelio moved with a second by Member Toland to approve the March 2018 YMCA report in the amount of $894.39. 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. The County General Fund is getting low, the balance is $145,438.32.
Transfer of Funds
No transfers needed.
Approval of Claims
Member Aurelio moved with a second by Member Hiel to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Warrants Issued in Vacation
Member Aurelio moved with a second by Member Dixon to approve the Warrants Issued in Vacation. Motion carried on a voice vote.
TASC Adjusted 2018 Fees
Member Toland moved with a second by Member Aurelio to approve the 2.5% fee increase for 2018. Motion carried on a voice vote. Send to full board.
Insurance Review
A review was done on the premiums for retiree’s health insurance. The monthly premium for a retiree with or without Medicare will be $1,114.00. Member Toland moved with a second by Member Kelso to approve the monthly premium for retirees. Motion carried on a voice vote. Send to full board.
Court Services Budget
The budget is short, a resolution will be done to correct this.
Elected Officials Salary
Chief Deputy Petitgout spoke with Chairman Henry and County Chairman Schwerer regarding the Sheriff’s salary. Member Kelso moved with a second by Member Toland to freeze the Sheriff’s salary at $80,909.00 for 4 years. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Member Hiel moved with a second by Member Kelso to give a 3% salary increase per year, for four years to the County Clerk, County Treasurer, County Circuit Clerk, and County Assessor. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Other
Member Aurelio moved with a second by Member Hiel that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried on a voice vote. With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2018-04-11%20Finance.pdf
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