West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Sept. 18.

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 Craig Foster were absent. Chief Deputy Adam Cremer made the opening declaration. Chair Schwerer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the minutes of August 21, 2024 with a correction. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in June, 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 August, 2024 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk DeJaynes on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of August, 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 Clark 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 Chapman 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 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Berg moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve the Appointment of Amber Clark to the McDonough County Housing Authority Board. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member Aurelio moved with a second by Board Member Kirby to approve the 2025 Holiday Schedule. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Board Member Hiel to approve the Resolution to Amend FY 2024 McDonough County General Fund Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Chapman moved with a second by Board Member Cortelyou to approve the Revised Resolution Request for County Aid to Bridge Funds Project No. 2348-22. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Dixon to approve the Resolution to Accept Bids to Furnish and Deliver Material for 2025 Federal Pavement Preservation Program 25-00000-00-PP. 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

None.

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, October 16, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Kipling moved with a second by Board Member Berg 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. Chief Deputy Cremer gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-09-18%20Board.pdf