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McDonough County Board Met March 17

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McDonough County Board Met March 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the McDonough County Board was held at the McDonough County Courthouse at 7:00 p.m. roll call resulted in 19 present, and 2 absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Hiel to approve the minutes of February 17, 2021. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of February 2021 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in December 2020 was received and filed. County Sales Tax, Public Safety tax, and Transportation Tax were all down from the previous month.

EXHIBIT 4

The report of Balances and Investments from County Treasurer Graves for the month of February 2021 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Wilson for the month of February 2021 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of February 2021 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7

The Transfer of Appropriations of Monies was referred to the Finance Committee. County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes reported the finance committee did not transfer any funds as Exhibit 7A.

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Marcott to dispense with the reading of the claims report and to approve it as approved by the Claims Committee. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, o pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Annual Report of MPBC. Was received and filed. Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Review the Joint Funding Resolution for Section 19-00111-00-RS Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Marcott moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve the Reappointment of W.H. Mourning and Joanne Hooper to the 708 Mental Health Board for a four- year term effective 7/1/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Reappointment of Scott Bagely, Randall S. Parks, and Donald L. Greer to the New Salem Fire District for a three- year term effective 5/1/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Reappointment of Lee Ward, Mike Moore, and Steve Haney to the Blandinsville-Hire Protection District for a three-year term effective 5/1/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Calvert to approve the Reappointment of Darin Wisslead, Paul Neill, Rex Goodpasture, Clarence Waldinger, and Bruce Burton to the Good Hope- Sciota Fire Protection District for a three-year term effective 5/1/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Twaddle to approve the Reappointment of Sheriff Petitgout, Tom Clark, and Edgar Rodriguez to the ETSB effective 3/1/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 16

EXHIBIT 17

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Niissen to approve the Reappointment of Sheriff Petitgout as Chair of the ETSB effective 3/1/21. Motion Carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 17

EXHIBIT 18

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Board Member Twaddle to approve the Appointment of Terra Litchfield to the University of Illinois Extension Board. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 18

EXHIBIT 19

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Appointment of Gwynne Worthington to fill an unexpired three- year term on The McDonough County Board of Health ending June 2022. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 19

EXHIBIT 20

Board Member Twaddle moved with a second by Board Member Melvin to approve the Appointment of Roger Ward to fill an unexpired three-year term on the McDonough County Board of Health ending June 2022. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 20

EXHIBIT 21

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the Reappointment of Dr. Karen Blakley to fill an unexpired three-year term on the McDonough County Board of Health ending June 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 21

EXHIBIT 22

Board Member Kirby moved with a second by Board Member McLean to approve the Appointment of Dr. Richard Minter to fill an unexpired three-year term on the McDonough County Board of Health ending June 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 22

EXHIBIT 23

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Twaddle to approve the Appointment of Christy Foster to fill an unexpired three-year term on the McDonough County Board of Health ending June 2023. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 23

EXHIBIT 24

Board Member Marcott moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Resolution Amending FY 2021 McDonough County General County Fund Budget ESDA. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, o pass, and 2 absent. Exhibit 24

EXHIBIT 25

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Helling to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Humane Society. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 13 yeas, 6 nays, 2 pass, and 0 absent. Exhibit 25

EXHIBIT 26

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to approve The Extension of Proclamation to Declare McDonough County a Disaster until 4/23/21. Motion carried on a voice vote. Exhibit 26A.

EXHIBIT 27

Adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes Section 120/2 ( C ) (1) and (2) (Only if needed)

EXHIBIT 28

Board Member Erlandson informed the Committee that the Wind Farm Ordinance has been sent to the States Attorney to be reviewed for approval.

County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that the America Rescue Plan is granting McDonough County around $5.8 million total, in which we are scheduled to receive $2.9 million within the next six weeks.

County Chair Schwerer also complimented Hy-Vee for their outstanding efforts in giving COVID-19 shots.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, Roll be called and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member McGrew made the motion with a second by Board Member Aurelio. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas and 2 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2021%20Minutes/2021-03-17%20Board.pdf

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