Peoria Standard

Marshall County Board met April 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the Board:

The Marshall County Board met in the Marshall County Board Room for the April Board meeting on April 12, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Chairman Kroeschen, called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call shows: Bakewell, Daykin, Gauwitz, McLaughlin, Johnson, McGrath, Minnick, Stash, Waldschmidt Lindstrom and Kroeschen.

Vice Chairman McGlasson was absent.

It was moved by Johnson and seconded by Stash to approve the minutes for 3/8/2018 as presented. Vote shows all ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent, motion carried.

Joel Hopkins from Hopkins & Associates was here to review the audit report which covered thru November 30, 2017. Joel thanked the Department Heads Cynthia Nighsonger and Jill Piper for all their assistance and making this process go smooth and receive all the information in a timely order. The Audit was clean and unqualified with no significant delinquencies. Circuit Clerk had a separate audit that was clean. Joel commented on what a fabulous job Mary Idell did who has since retired in the Circuit Clerks office on what a great job she did keeping everything in order. He stated that she was an outstanding employee to the County and really appreciated working with her on this process.

#18-20 It was moved by Stash and seconded by Gauwitz to approve the 2017 County and Circuit Clerk’s Fiscal Year Annual Audit-Hopkins & Associates. Roll call vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

County Engineer Pat Sloan reported on Zoning. The ZBA held herrings and approved variances. On March 15th they approved a variance for a house in Hopewell Township. On April 5th they approved a variance to exceed maximum lot coverage area for Roanoke Farmers Coop. The special use application for Ruff Brothers Grain and BNSF Logistics for a distribution center was withdrawn. Next ZBA meeting will be April 19th at 7:00 at the Courthouse for a public hearing on Lacon Solar, LLC a 2MW community solar project by City of Lacon Cemetery.

#18-21 It was moved by Daykin and seconded by Gauwitz to approve the re-appointment of Kyle Schumacher to the Zoning Board of Appeals District 3-Lacon Township. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-22 It was moved by Gauwitz and seconded by Minnick to approve the appointment of Denny Bogner to the Zoning Board of Appeals District 1-Whitefield Township. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Sloan reported on Highway that the guys are busy disking the shoulders of the roads. The total Seal Coating bids were $835,598.62 with $586,966.51 going to Pavement Maintenance Service out of Henry and $249, 632.11 going to Steffens’s in Toluca.

#18-23 It was moved by Johnson and seconded by Lindstrom to approve the Resolution Awarding Bids for Various Township and County Maintenance Sections. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-24 It was moved by McLaughlin and seconded by Minnick to approve the Resolution Rejecting Bid for County Maintenance Sections. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-25 It was moved McLaughlin and seconded by Lindstrom to approve the Request for County Aid for Township Drainage Structure. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Sloan reported on Recycling they will be having an Electronics Collection Day Friday, April 20th at the Public Works Building in Toluca from Noon-5:00 P.M. They also had an IEPA tire collection day at the Highway Dept. in March and collected 2 semi loads.

Bruce DeLashmit from Bellwether came and gave presentation on a Fees Ability Study.

#18-26 A motion was made from Bakewell and seconded by Daykin to have Bellwether prepare a proposal for a Fees Ability Study for the County Clerks office and Sheriff Department. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Break was held 9:25 A.M.-9:34 A.M.

#18-27 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Minnick to go into Executive Session 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) Collective negotiating matters.

9:46 A.M. a motion was made from Lindstrom and seconded by Waldschmidt to go back into session.

#18-28 It was moved by Daykin and seconded by Lindstrom to appoint (Sylvia A. Murphy, Sharon M. Monier, Jill Conrad, Andrea Stringer, Donna Augustn-Sloan, Rob Russell, Gary Kroeschen) to the Mental Health Board. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-29 It was moved by Johnson and seconded by McLaughlin to approve the Resolution-IMRF Tax Anticipation Warrant. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-30 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Waldschmidt to approve the re-appointment of Anthony Sloan to the Marshall-Putnam River Conservancy. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-31 It was moved by Minnick and seconded by McGrath to approve the re-appointment of David Gerjets as Trustee-Toluca Surface Water Protection District. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-32 It was moved by McGrath and seconded by Gauwitz to approve the re-appointment of Robert Pescitelli as Trustee-Toluca Surface Water Protection District. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-33 It was moved by Daykin and seconded by Lindstrom to approve the re-appointment of Marina Endress to the Camp Grove Light District. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-34 It was moved by Minnick and seconded by Waldschmidt to approve the re-appointment of Joseph Salz to the Toluca-Rutland Fire Protection District. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-35 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Waldschmidt to approve the County Board Salaries ($2,000 for County Board Member, $5,000 for County Board Chairman $3,000 for Vice-Chairman and $500 to Building and Grounds Chairman). Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-36 After a discussion was held from McLaughlin and Johnson as to why the salary was dropped by $8,000 it was moved by Minnick and seconded by Gauwitz to approve the salary for the Sheriff ($70,000-2018, $70,000-2019, $70,700- 2020, $71,407- 2021) Roll call vote shows: 6 ayes, 5 nays and 1 absent.

#18-37 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Stash to approve the Assessor, County Clerk, and the Treasurer Salaries ($55,090- 2018, $55,090-2019, $55,641- 2020, $56,197-2021) Roll call vote shows: 6 ayes, 5 nays and 1 absent.

Traci Dowell of MSW Projects and Julie Briner the Transportation Manager gave a review of what’s been happening. They have posted information on face book, been in parades and have flyers available for there services they offer. They have received 43 new clients. All there vehicles are handicap except one. They like to know two weeks in advance if the client has an appointment so they can make sure they have the correct vehicle for transportation.

#18-38 It was moved by Bakewell and seconded by Stash to approve an Ordinance to Provide Public Transportation in Marshall County, Illinois. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-39 It was moved by Daykin and seconded by Waldschmidt to approve Joint Section 5311 Downstate Operation Assistance Program (DOAP) Board Resolution for the Provision of Public Transportation between Marshall and Stark Counties. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

#18-40 It was moved by Stash and seconded by Daykin to approve Acceptance of the Special Warranty (MSW). Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

Kevin Lindeman from North Central Council of Governments was present to give the County Board an update on up coming meetings and items that are happening in the near future.

It was moved by Johnson and seconded by Stash for Payment of the bills.

Committee Reports:

Animal Control: Waldschmidt reported that there are currently 3 dogs in the pound.

Building & Grounds: Johnson reported that there were several Boiler repairs last month and the bill will be $3,000-4,000.

EMA: McLaughlin reported there will be a meeting next month.

Finance/Budget: Bakewell reported that the IMRF Rates are down approximately 20 % ($100,000 Savings)

County Highway & Recycling: Lindstrom stated that there have been problems with the older trucks and have had lots of repairs.

Human Resources & IT: Lindstrom stated that they could have contracts soon.

Judicial Offices: Nothing to report.

Lower Level Offices: Gauwitz reported that the County Clerk’s finalizing extension reports, the General Primary Election is completed and the canvass of the votes have been process & there will be an upgrade to the recording system. Probation will have a Drug Drop off in several places on April 28th and the next Coalition meeting will be held on April 26, 2018.

Public Transportation: Nothing to report.

County Sheriff & Coroner: Gauwitz reported that the K-9 is back and now working, they are in the middle of contract negotiations, there was a part-time dispatcher who quit, Wayne will start training at the end of April, Corby is currently using up his time and will then retire, the new Dodge truck is in & is getting equipped, there are currently 4 in the jail, there will be overtime from the Trailer fire that happened a few weeks ago.

Airport: Gauwitz stated that the airport bought new lighting for the Hangers and they are updating lighting in the parking lot.

Economic Development Nothing to report

Enterprise Zone: Nothing to report.

ETSB 911: McLaughlin stated that there will be a special meeting April 24th with Stark County to discuss Stark County joining our 911. All neighboring counties have said no.

Health Dept: Lindstrom stated there will be a meeting April 18th.

Human Services Transportation Comm.: Daykin stated there will be a meeting April 17th.

Marshall-Putnam Extension: Lindstrom reported that IVCC Ag currently has over 50 students.

Regional Office of Education: Nothing to report.

Tri-County Opportunities: Johnson stated that there was a meeting last month. Tri- County Opportunities is buying the Sterling School for their use.

Upper IL River Valley Development Authority: Bakewell stated that a $2 million dollar expansion was granted in Utica.

Zoning & Land Use: Nothing to report.

Various Correspondence:

Chairman Kroeschen noted that he received a letter from the IL Department of Agriculture on spraying for European Gypsy Moth.

At 11:05 A.M. it was moved by Bakewell and seconded by Minnick to Adjourn the meeting. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.

5/10/18 It was moved by Bakewell and seconded by Stash to approve the minutes

4/12/18 as presented. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent. Motion carried.

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