West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Dec. 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 Dustin Berg, and Larry Aurelio were absent. Sheriff Nick Petitgout made the opening declaration. Chair Blakeley led the Pledge of Allegiance.

EXHIBIT 1

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to approve the minutes of December 2, 2024 with corrections. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

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

EXHIBIT 3

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

EXHIBIT 5

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

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk Benson on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of November, 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 Foster 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 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 8A.

EXHIBIT 9

Board Member Chapman 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 19 yeas, 0 nays, 1 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Annual Reports from County Clerk Benson, County Treasurer Graves, and Circuit Clerk Fischer were received and filed as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

Board Member T. Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve the Appointment of Leilani Segura, MD to the McDonough County Board of Health. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 11A.

EXHIBIT 12

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Member T. Litchfield to Re-Appoint Chief Dan Meyer, Kory Nicholas, and Terry Foulk to the ETS Board for Three Year Terms. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 12A.

EXHIBIT 13

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve the IDOT Resolution Requesting Consent to the Appointment of an Acting County Engineer. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 13A.

EXHIBIT 14

Board Member Foster moved with a second by Board Member Chapman to approve the Resolution Appointing an Individual Authorized to Sign McDonough County Highway Department Claims. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 14A.

EXHIBIT 15

Board Member Durkin moved with a second by Board Member Foster to approve Budget Resolutions A-E. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 19 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 2 absent as Exhibit 15A.

EXHIBIT 16

None.

EXHIBIT 17

Member Erlandson stated that there has been a lot of discussion regarding a solar ordinance, and battery storage for solar energy. He informed the Board that Member Durkin has spent a tremendous amount of time on ordinances.

EXHIBIT 18

None.

EXHIBIT 19

Chair Blakeley entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board recess until Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member Raby moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to recess 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 7:17 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2024-12-18%20Board.pdf