McDonough County Board Finance Committee Met March 10.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
The monthly Finance Committee meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, Courtroom 201. Committee members present were Chair Travis Hiel, Vice Chair Larry Aurelio, Letha Clark, Dave Cortelyou, Mike Cox, Joe Erlandson, and Dave Nissen. Others in attendance included County Chair Scott Schwerer, County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes, and Patrick Stout.
Chair Hiel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Review and Approve Minutes from February 10, 2021
Vice Chair Aurelio moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
MCPT Report Review & Approval
The monthly request for February 2021 was reviewed. Member Clark moved with a second by Vice Chair Aurelio to approve the MCPT Report in the amount of $1,098.00 for February 2021. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Bushnell Senior Meals Report Review & Approval
The monthly report for February 2021 from the YMCA for transportation of senior meals was reviewed. Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the February 2021 YMCA report in the amount of $685.35. 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
Vice Chair Aurelio moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the Warrants Issued in Vacation. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Sheriff Bonus Request
Committee Chair Hiel addressed the Sheriff COVID-19 bonus pay and has proposed $35,700.00. Chair Hiel stated that he believes the Sheriff will come in at least that much under budget. A discussion was held at the March 1, 2021 Law & Legal meeting regarding this.
Approval of Claims
Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.
Executive Session
None.
Other
Committee Chair Hiel informed the Committee that he spoke to Public Defender Hilton about the starting salary for an Assistant Public Defender.
County Board Chair Comments
County Chair Schwerer informed the Committee that Chad Sperry would like the County to help pay for a GPS Base Station. County Chair Schwerer stated that we will be receiving money returned on the flight done last year.
Adjourn
Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Vice Chair Aurelio to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2021%20Minutes/2021-03-10%20Finance.pdf