West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Oct. 18.

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 18 present, and 3 absent. Member Mike Cox, Travis Hiel, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Blakeley moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to approve the minutes of September 20, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in July, 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 September, 2023 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

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

EXHIBIT 7

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

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Nissen 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 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 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 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Dixon moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to approve the Appointment of Michael Phelps and Terry Foulk to the ETS Board Effective October 31, 2023. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Walker to approve National Apprenticeship Week Proclamation. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Kirby to approve the McDonough County Health Department’s FY 2024 Budget with corrections. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve Amended Resolution to Establish County Building Repair and Maintenance Fund Amend FY 2023 McDonough County General Fund Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the Camp Creek Wind Siting Permit Application Contingent Upon Applicants Receipt of Outstanding Permits Including but not Limited to the Following: USACE, USFWS, and FAA. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 13 yeas, 4 nays, 0 pass, 3 absent, and 1 abstained as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve the Renewal of Symetra Plan B at $95,000.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve an 8% Increase for Individual and a 4% Increase for Family Insurance Premiums. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 17

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the Proposal from Klingner and Associates for Courthouse Exterior Improvements. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 17A.

EXHIBIT 18

None.

EXHIBIT 19

None.

Public Comment

Steve Hess informed the Board that Heartland withdrew their application this week for the CO2 pipeline. Chair Schwerer requested a moment of silence in remembrance of Earl Sims.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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