McDonough County Board met Aug. 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The special 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 19 present, and 2 absent. Members Dustin Berg, and Michael Kirby were 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 Kipling to approve the minutes of July 19, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.
EXHIBIT 2
Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to accept the bid from Seward Masonry in the amount of $507,340.00, waving the single irregularity identified by our architect firm. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, o pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 2A.
Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Terry recommended that it be placed on record that the low bid was not accepted due to several irregularities that were noted by our architect firm.
EXHIBIT 3
None.
EXHIBIT 4
None
EXHIBIT 5
None.
Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board
Member Chapman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-08-02%20Special%20Board%20Meeting.pdf