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Woodford County Finance and Economic Development Committee met Nov. 12.

Here is the minutes provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call – Roll Call-Chuck Nagel (chairman), Richard Hill (vch.), Russ Cotton, Bryant Kempf, Josh Davis all present.

3. Approval of Minutes

a. Approval of October 8, 2019 regular meeting minutes 

Motion to approve October 8, 2019 minutes made by Davis, seconded by Hill. Motion passed.

4. Public Input 

Eric Snedeker address the committee. The committee had some questions about become self-insured for and equipment. Mr. Snedeker explained our current policy versus being self-insured for the equipment. After explanation is was determined that we have the most beneficial policy as it stands right now. He also explained the difference between inland marine coverage and mobile equipment coverage.

They are basically the same thing, and cover equipment that is moveable – trucks, mowers, tools, etc.

5. Approval of Claims 

Motion to approve November claims made by Kempf, seconded by Hill. Motion passed.

6. Treasurers Report 

Ms. Andrews presented the treasures report. There are positive funds in all accounts with the exception of 091. Money from fees collected was recently put into the account, and the Sheriff will transfer money to bring the account to a positive balance. The last Revolving Loan Report was presented. A check has been sent to the state closing out all accounts. Chip Energy and Zimmerman Power Wash will continue to make payments on their loans, and payments will be placed in the general fund account. She has received a letter from the state notifying the county of the amount that we will be receiving in grant money which is $1,560,828.24. The comparative report was also presented. If an amount is in parentheses () it means we have received more than what was anticipated. Next month she will do year end transfers.

There will be a pre-audit meeting next week and the auditors will be starting the audit on December 9th.

7. Budget 

All the changes have been made and the budget has been on display in the County Clerk's office for the required time.

This month the budget will be approved by the Board. A salary survey will be conducted with the hopes of having it completed by December. In December the salary resolutions will be addressed.

8. New Business

a. Set meeting schedule for upcoming session 

A proposed meeting schedule was presented for next year. Discussion on meeting times. It was determined that the time will remain at 6PM, Motion to accept the meeting schedule as presented made by Kempf, seconded by Hill. Motion passed.

b. Approval of Resolution 2018-19 #088 Authorizing Woodford County to apply for the Community Development Block Grants for Rehabilitation of Public Buildings.

 c. Approval of Resolution 2018-19 #089 Authorizing Woodford County to apply for the Community Development Block Grants for Public Facilities Categorized as "Sidewalks” 

Item b and c were handled together. Motion to approve Resolution 2018-19 #088 for rehabilitation of public buildings and Resolution 2018-19 #089 for public facilities categorized as 'sidewalks' made Hill, seconded by Kempf. Motion passed.

9. Unfinished Business

a. RLF update 

Mr. Cummings explained the Public Hearing process. He provided the committee with the two agendas for each public hearing. He will go over the agenda and synopsis so the public is aware of what is going on and the projects being addressed. The sidewalk scope is less specific than the public building scope so that if something should arise in the sidewalk projects, it is included. He will provide the minutes as certain issues have to be addressed to show that the proper steps and information were addressed. The application has to have the minutes included in it. The County Clerk will sign the minutes after the hearings.

10. Other

a. Benefit and Compensation Report (informational) 

The benefit and compensation report has been completed as required by the Illinois Open Meeting Act.

b. Update on Mayor's meeting 

The mayors have been discussing production of organic products. They are trying to create more producers, and create more processing for the organic products. Right now the organic products are shipped out of the country to be processed. They would like to see this process stay within the state. They are going to hold a Farm Forum to share information with the public. The date of the foruin will be provided later.

11. Executive Session 

12. Any Action Coming Out of Executive Session 

13. Adjournment

Motion to adjourn made by Kempf, seconded by Davis. Motion passed.

Meeting adjourned at 6:50.

https://www.woodford-county.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11122019-997