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McDonough County Board met Nov. 17

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McDonough County Board met Nov. 17.

Here are 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. at the McDonough County Courthouse Law Library, roll call resulted in 18 present, and 3 absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Melvin moved with a second by Board Member McLean to approve the minutes of September 16, 2021. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in August, 2021 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 November, 2021 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of November, 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 8A

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 21 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 0 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Foster 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 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Nissen to reappoint Scott Clausen, Dr. Curt Farr, and Dan O’Neil to three-year term on the McDonough District Hospital Board with terms ending in December of 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member foster moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve the IDOT Resolution 22- 00000-00-GM. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Board Member Cox to approve the IDOT Resolution for Camp Creek Bridge Replacement Section 21-00112-00-BR. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Resolution to purchase 2023 Mack Truck. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Helling to approve the Assessor Agreement Tammy Camp. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Erlandson moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve the Assessor Agreement Deborah Cousins. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 15A

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member McLean moved with a second by Board Member Melvin to approve the Agreement for Disbursement of Funds. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 17

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Ordinance to Opt Out of Special Assessment Program. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 17A.

EXHIBIT 18

Board Member Marcott moved with a second by Board Member Helling to approve the Health Department Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 18A.

EXHIBIT 19

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve FY 2021 Budget resolutions A-J. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 19A.

EXHIBIT 20

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member McLean to approve FY 2022 Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 20A.

EXHIBIT 21

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve FY 2022 Levy. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 21A.

EXHIBIT 22

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Hiel to approve Optional Mask Wearing. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 9 yeas, 8 nays, 1 pass, and 3 absent. Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Kirby to Amend Approve Optional Mask wearing to add Via Zoom as an option to Board Members as an alternative. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 1 nays, 1 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 21A.

EXHIBIT 25

The County Clerks Office thanked the Board Members for their Premium Pay from ARPA Funds.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, Roll be called and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member McGrew made the motion which was seconded by Board Member Melvin. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas and 3 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2021%20Minutes/2021-11-17%20Board.pdf

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