West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Oct. 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 15 present, and 6 absent. Members Eric Chapman, Jarad Royer, 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 Raby to approve the minutes of September 18, 2024. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

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

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

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

EXHIBIT 7

The Transfer of Appropriations of Monies was referred to the Finance Committee. Finance Vice Chair Aurelio reported the Finance Committee did not transfer any funds as Exhibit 7A

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 6 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield 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 15 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 6 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the Resolution to Amend FY 2024 McDonough County Liability Insurance Fund Budget. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Report of IDOT Annual Township Bridge Program Documentation received and filed.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Dixon moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve Resolution to purchase a 2026 Mack tandem truck with stainless bed, front plow, mid-mount wing plow and stainless spreader box. Discussion was held. Member Cortelyou moved with a second by Member Foster to amend the motion to reflect the purchase of two trucks. Motion to amend carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 12A.

Amended motion to purchase two trucks carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 12B.

EXHIBIT 13

None.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Blakeley to approve the Resolution to Purchase a New Service Truck with Service Body. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Raby to approve the Illinois Department of Transportation Agreement for County Engineer’s Salary. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Clark to approve Contributing $2,500.00 in the FY 2025 Budget for the Sports Complex Study. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 16A.

EXHIBIT 17

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve Crossroads Consulting & Brokerage Contract. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 17A.

EXHIBIT 18

Board Member Clark moved with a second by Board Member Cox to approve Pickering Insurance Services Inc. Contract. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 18A.

EXHIBIT 19

Board Member Walker moved with a second by Board Member Erlandson to approve the Mutual Medical Inc. Agreement. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 19A.

EXHIBIT 20

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve Resolution Health Insurance Premium Contributions. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 15 yeas, 1 nay, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 20A.

EXHIBIT 21

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Cox to approve the Renewal of Symetra. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent as Exhibit 21A.

EXHIBIT 22

None.

EXHIBIT 23

None.

EXHIBIT 24

None.

EXHIBIT 25

Chair Schwerer entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Kipling moved with a second by Board Member Litchfield to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 16 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 5 absent. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

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