West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board Law & Legal Committee met Sept. 9.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The Law & Legal Committee held its monthly meeting on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, 3 rd Floor, Law Library. Committee Members present included Committee Chair Joe Erlandson, Vice Chair Ken Durkin, Eric Blakeley, Eric Chapman, Letha Clark, Travis Hiel, Michael Kirby, and Terra Litchfield. Other persons in attendance were Patrick Stout, Ric Smart, Sheriff Nick Petitgout, County Chair Scott Schwerer, and County Clerk Gretchen DeJaynes.

Chair Erlandson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Review & Approve August 5, 2024 Minutes

Member Blakeley moved with a second by Member Durkin to approve the minutes as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Waste Management Update

Report received and filed. There will be a tour of the landfill on September 20th.

Tri-County Recycling

Report received and filed.

Veteran’s Assistance and Van Report

Ric Smart gave the report. Eight Veterans were given assistance in August. Total assistance amounted to $1,656.00.

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff Nick Petitgout gave the report. Union negotiations were two weeks ago, everyone thought it went well but they haven’t heard anything back yet.

Assessor’s Office Update

Report received and filed.

Discuss Secure Entrance at Courthouse

Sheriff Petitgout discussed his plans for a secure entrance at the Courthouse.

Discuss Solar Ordinance

A discussion was held regarding a solar ordinance. Member Durkin will go over the sample ordinance.

Claims Review and Approval

Member Hiel moved with a second by Member Clark to approve the claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Other Items as Needed

RWE hopes to start construction in the fall of 2025.

Executive Session

None.

Public Comment

None.

County Board Chair Comments

None.

Adjourn

Member Chapman moved with a second by Member Blakeley to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-09-09%20Law%20&%20Legal.pdf