West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Aug. 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 17 present, and 4 absent. Members Vicky Kipling, Dave Nissen, 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 Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the minutes of July 17, 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

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

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of July, 2024 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7

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

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Erlandson 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 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Foster 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 Berg moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to Proclaim McDonough County Workforce Development Month. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Berg to approve the Resolution to Award 2024 Centerline Striping Bid. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Raby to approve the Dog and/or Cat Registration Letter. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 12A.

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve the Dog and/or Cat Registration Letter as amended. Motion carried with a voice vote Exhibit 12B.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve Tax Deed Resolutions for 05- 000-872-00, 11-400-341-00, 11-400-379-00, and 11-400-752-00. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Michael Fries with Klingner held a lengthy discussion, he explained the change orders, painting of the soffit and corbel, and the chimney replacement in great detail and answered questions.

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Change Orders with CAD Construction and Design. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve Painting the Soffit and Corbel on the Courthouse. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve Chimney Replacement. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 17

None.

EXHIBIT 18

There will be a tour of the landfill on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 a.m.

EXHIBIT 19

None.

EXHIBIT 20

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Durkin 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 7:59 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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