West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Feb. 16.

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 16 present, and 5 absent. Chief Deputy Adam Cremer made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the minutes of January 19, 2022. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of January, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in November, 2022 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 January, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Wilson for the month of January, 2022 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of January, 2022 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 Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Nissen to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 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 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to appoint Kory Nichols to the ETSB Board for a three-year term. Motion carried on a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve Resolution for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2130-96. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Cox to approve Resolution for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2238-98. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Erlandson moved with a second by Board Member Foster to have The Building and Grounds Committee consider the use of ARPA funds for Courthouse Maintenance Work. We would request that they evaluate what is needed and bring proposals for any expenses back to the Full Board for approval/ funding. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Kirby moved with a second by Board Member Helling to approve General Release of All Claims Dated October 5, 2021 Regarding Former Sheriff’s Department Employee Mike Pilat. Motion failed to pass with a roll call vote of 2 yeas, 13 nays, 1 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Dixon moved with a second by Board Member McGrew to Approve Mutual Medical Release and Settlement Agreement Regarding Shirell vs. McDonough County, et al. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member McGrew moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Approve Resolution for Tax Deed Parcel Number 11-101-558-00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 16A.

PUBLIC COMMENT

County Chair Schwerer took donations in honor of Board Member Marcott wife’s passing. Donations will go to help pay for MDH Hospice.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, Roll be called and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Cox made the motion which was seconded by Board Member Foster. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas and 5 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Chief Deputy Adam Cremer gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2022%20Minutes/2022-02-16%20Board.pdf