West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met July 19.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

The monthly meeting of the McDonough County Board was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, in Courtroom 201 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call resulted in 20 present, and 1 absent. Member Craig Foster was absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the minutes of June 21, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of June, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in April, 2023 was received and filed. County Sales Tax, Public Safety Tax, Cannabis Tax, and Transportation Tax.

EXHIBIT 4

The report of Balances and Investments from County Treasurer Graves for the month of June, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of June, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of June, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7

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

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Nissen moved with a second by Board Member Durkin 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 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Resolution to Amend FY 2023 General County Fund Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the Resolution to Amend FY 2023 McDonough County Coroners Grant Monies Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Michael Fries with Klingner and Associates gave an overview of the plans for the new handicap entrance.

EXHIBIT 12-A

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to postpone the approval of the masonry bid on the Courthouse until August 2nd due to the bids not being opened until Friday, July 14th. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

None.

EXHIBIT 14

None.

EXHIBIT 15

None.

Chair Schwerer informed the Board that the second tax distribution has been made.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 20 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 1 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-07-19%20Board.pdf