West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met June 19.

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 14 present, and 7 absent. Members Jarad Royer, Dave Nissen, Craig Foster, Jerry Raby, Dave Cortelyou, George Dixon, and Ken Durkin were absent. Also present was Keith Krohe, Public Defender Scott Terry, Patrick Stout, State’s Attorney Matt Kwacala, Clayton Cook, and Larissa Berg. 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 Kirby to approve the minutes of May 15, 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

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

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of May, 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 Chapman to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 7 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Murphy moved with a second by Board Member Hiel 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 13 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass, and 7 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Semi-Annual reports from County Clerk DeJaynes, Circuit Clerk Fischer, County Treasurer Graves, and County Sheriff Petitgout were received and filed as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Clark to appoint Christine Nicholson to the 708 Board for a four-year term. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Vice Chair Cox to re-appoint Joe Erlandson to the 708 Board for a four-year term. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Aurelio to approve the Coroner Salary Resolution. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 7 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve the 2024 Health Care Plan Changes. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 7 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

None.

EXHIBIT 16

County Board Chair would like to recognize Owen Torrance for being the State FFA Secretary.

EXHIBIT 17

None.

EXHIBIT 18

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 14 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 7 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-06-19%20Board.pdf