West Central Reporter

McDonough County Board met Aug. 20.

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 17 present, and 4 absent. Members Dustin Berg, Larry Aurelio, Jack Lowderman, and Travis Heil 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 Chapman to approve the minutes of July, 2025. Motion carried with a voice vote.

EXHIBIT 2

The report from Public Defender, Scott Terry for the month of July, 2025 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 3

The report of Sales Tax collected in May, 2025 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 Moon for the month of July, 2025 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 5

The report of Circuit Clerk Fischer for the month of July, 2025 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 6

The report from County Clerk Benson on Warrants Issued in Vacation for the month of July, 2025 was received and filed.

EXHIBIT 7

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

EXHIBIT 8

Board Member Erlandson moved with a second by Board Member Durkin to approve the report of the Finance Committee as read. Motion carried with a roll call vote of 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 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 17 yeas, 0 nays, 0 pass, and 4 absent as Exhibit 9A.

EXHIBIT 10

Board Member Cox moved with a second by Board Member Raby to Approve both Highway Department Resolutions. Motion carried with a voice vote as Exhibit 10A.

EXHIBIT 11

None.

EXHIBIT 12

Ken Durkin recognized Vicky Kipling for her hard work in putting together the employee lunch, as well as everyone who helped out.

Jeremy Benson brought updated McDonough County Yearbooks to the meeting to pass out. A Member asked for this information for City Township meetings.

Sheriff Nick Petitgout updated the Board Members of flock cameras that have been put up at main entrance and exit points in Macomb.

EXHIBIT 13

Chair Blakeley entertained a motion that Days and Miles are checked, roll be called, and the Board adjourn until Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Board Member T. Litchfield moved with a second by Board Member Kipling to adjourn the meeting. A roll call was taken for days and miles and the motion to adjourn carried with a voice vote. With no further business to discuss the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Sheriff Petitgout gave the closing declaration.

http://mcg.mcdonough.il.us/countyboarddocs/minutes/2025-08-20%20Board.pdf