West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board Finance/Insurance Committee met June 11.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

The monthly Finance Committee meeting was held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at the McDonough County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Law Library. Committee members present were Chair Travis Hiel, Eric Chapman, Mike Cox, Ken Durkin, Joe Erlandson, and Craig Foster. Vice Chair Aurelio was absent. Others in attendance included

County Chair Eric Blakeley, Deputy Clerk Kyah Beck, County Clerk Jeremy Benson, and Chad Lucas

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

Review and Approve Minutes from May, 2025

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

Introduction of Guest

Chair Hiel recognized Chad Lucas from SIKICH CPA LLC. Chad brought draft copies of the County Audit reports to leave with the Committee for review.

MCPT Report

The monthly MCPT Report was received and filed.

Bushnell Senior Meals Report Review & Approval

Member Foster moved with a second by Member Cox to approve the YMCA invoice in the amount of $957.27 for May, 2025. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Coroner Report

The monthly Coroner Report was received and filed.

Monthly Financial Reports

The monthly Financial Reports were received and filed.

Transfer of Funds

None.

Warrants Issued in Vacation

Member Foster moved with a second by Member Erlandson to approve the Warrants Issued in Vacation. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Insurance Update

None.

Consent Agenda

The Committee discussed the use of a consent agenda at future board meetings. A motion was made by Member Foster and seconded by Member Erlandson for Member Durkin to work with Clerk Benson to draft a purposed revision to the County Board procedures (agenda section) and bring the proposal back to the Committee.

County Treasurer Payroll Processing

Member Durkin moved with a second by Member Cox to approve a resolution confirming the transfer of payroll processing duties to the County Treasurer’s office.

HMGP Grant Funding

A discussion was held regarding the HMGP grant funding. No action was taken by the Committee. Chair Hiel recommended the ESDA/Claims Committee chair request this item to be put on the full board agenda.

Approval of Claims

Member Erlandson moved with a second by Member Foster to approve the Claims as submitted. Motion carried on a voice vote.

Executive Session

None.

Public Comment

Clerk Benson reported that there are now two lawsuits pending in Illinois regarding tax sales. States Attorney Kwacala is handling both cases for McDonough County and will continue to update the board as needed.

County Board Chair Comments

Chair Blakeley updated the Committee on the new secure entrance to the Courthouse and the ongoing construction project.

Adjourn

Member Chapman moved with a second by Member Foster to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Motion carried on a voice vote.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2025-06-11%20Finance.pdf