West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met April 17.

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 19 present, and 2 absent. Members Dave Nissen, 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 March 20, 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Stephanie Hilton for the month of March, 2024 was not received.

EXHIBIT 3

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

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of March, 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 Foster moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 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, 1 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Approve the Resolution to Amend FY 2024 McDonough County Coroners Grant Monies Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Cox to Award Authority to the Road and Bridge Committee at the May 2nd Meeting to Accept Bids for the 2024 Pavement Preservation. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Blakeley moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to Approve the Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project No. 2330-113. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Hiel moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to Approve the Maurer-Stutz Agreement for Additional Services for Bergen Road Bridge for $3,285.00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Foster to Authorize the County Engineer to Enter Contracts with the State of Illinois (specifically for rock salt purchases). Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

None.

EXHIBIT 16

The new Health Department Director, Chris Adams was present to introduce himself to the Board.

EXHIBIT 17

None.

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield 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 7:13 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-04-17%20Board.pdf