McDonough County Board met Aug. 16.
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 17 present, and 4 absent. Members Jarad Royer, Terra Litchfield, Clayton Murphy, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXHIBIT 1
Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to approve the minutes of August 2, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.
EXHIBIT 2
The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of July, 2023 was received and filed.
EXHIBIT 3
The report of Sales Tax collected in May, 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 July, 2023 was received and filed.
EXHIBIT 5
The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of July, 2023 was received and filed.
EXHIBIT 6
The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of July, 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 Clark moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 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 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 9A.
EXHIBIT 10
Board Member Burg moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the Resolution to Establish Governor Gamm’s Forgottonia Veterans Freeway. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.
EXHIBIT 11
Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project 2351-45 Chalmers Township Road District. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 11A.
EXHIBIT 12
Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Dixon to approve the Resolution to Award 2023 County Highway Striping Bid. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 12A.
EXHIBIT 13
Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board member Chapman to approve the Tax Deed Resolution. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 13A.
EXHIBIT 14
Board Member Hiel gave an overview of the expenditures of the ARPA money.
EXHIBIT 15
Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Dixon to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes Section 120/2 (2) (1) Litigation at 7:24 p.m. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent.
Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to exit Executive Session at 7:58 p.m. with no action taken. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 15A.
Public Comment
Oliver Ellen with RWE gave a quick overview of the Camp Creek wind farm project. There will be 45-68 towers for this project.
Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Blakeley moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.
http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/documents/2023%20Minutes/2023-08-16%20Board.pdf
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