West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Feb. 21.

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. Members Dave Nissen, Dustin Berg, and Dave Cortelyou 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 Foster to approve the minutes of January 17, 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of January, 2024 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in November, 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 January, 2024 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of January, 2024 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of January, 2024 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 Foster 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 Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley 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 Clark moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to Approve the Appointment of the McDonough County Treasurer as the Administrator of the Pet Population Control Fund. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to Approve the Resolution for a McDonough County Sale and Interest Fund with a Minimum Balance of $100,000.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to Approve the Public Transportation Agreement Between the McDonough County Public Transportation Program and the McDonough County Board. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to Approve the Gas Contract with QFB Energy for the Elms. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to Approve the Resolution Requests for County Aid to Bridge Funds for Projects 2351-46, and 2345-19. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Approve the IDOT Supplemental MFT for Section 18-00200-00-BR. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 1 present, 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member Dixon moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to Approve the Request to Seek Bids for the 24 PP Program, 24 Material Quotations (MFT & Non-MFT). 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 Raby to Award Bergen Road Bridge Project to County Contractors for their Low Bid of $562,305.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 18 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 3 absent as Exhibit 17A.

EXHIBIT 18

None.

EXHIBIT 19

None.

EXHIBIT 20

None.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield 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 7:23 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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