Marshall County Board met July 14.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
The Marshall County Board met in the Courtroom for the July Board meeting at 10:00 A.M. Chairman Kroeschen called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, roll call shows: Chairman Kroeschen, Vice Chairman McGlasson, Gauwitz, Lindstrom, McLaughlin, Meierkord, Stash, Lueders, Balensiefen, and Bakewell present. Donna was absent.
It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Balensiefen to approve the minutes as presented for June. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
Hector Gomez from the Health was present. He stated that the positive COVID rates are high in Marshall County. They have the Moderna vaccination available to anyone needing one and they are open on Thursdays for adults and children aged 5-17 years of age. They do not have the Johnson and Johnson or Pfizer available. They do have curbside testing; they have done some advertising but not seeing a lot of residents getting the shot. Restaurant inspections are in progress as well.
County Engineer Pat Sloan gave an update on Zoning. They did not have a ZBA meeting in July. A list of the building permits was given to each member. Putnam County Board Chairman is looking for a zoning administrator for Marshall and Putnam as it will be contracted. Sloan also stated that he sent out one enforcement letter and 2 certified letters.
County Engineer Pat Sloan gave an update on Highway. On June 17th bids were open for the replacement of Camp Grove Bridge. They received 2 bids and Curnyn Construction came in the lowest at $1.26 million. Stark bid was $1.33 million. He also stated that the sealed bids will be opened on July 26th at the Highway Department for the Courthouse parking lot. He and Erin are also working with Oxcart about getting a program for oversized and overweight trucks. The bridge on South Toluca Road is at a stand still do to issues with ComEd.
Recycling Update:
Sloan stated that he hasn’t received any more complaints about the recycling center. It cost about $6,000 for recycling of cardboard. $25,000 is budgeted each year for recycling. Currently there is no grant funds available.
New Business:
#22-62 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by McLaughlin to approve the NCICG Membership Dues (07/01/2022-06/30/2023).
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
#22-63 It was moved by Minnick and seconded by Balensiefen to approve 2023 Holiday Schedule.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
#22-64 It was moved by McLaughlin and seconded Gauwitz to approve the 2022/2024 Election Judges.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
#22-65 It was moved by McLaughlin and seconded by Balensiefen to approve Architectural Design and Bidding Services for the Emergency Services/Board Meeting Room and Equipment Storage of the Highway Vehicles, with MMLP, LTD $26,600. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
#22-66 It was moved by Lindstrom and seconded by Meierkord to approve the appointment of John Bayler to fulfill George Cimei position on the Varna Fire Protection District until 05/2023.
Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, and 1 absent.
It was moved by Stash and seconded by McLaughlin to approve the Payment of the Bills.
Committee Reports:
Animal Control: Minnick reported they need a dog catcher.
Building & Grounds: Minnick reported everything is good.
COVID 19: McLaughlin reported they need to have a meeting.
Finance/Budget: Gauwitz reported that they are getting ready to start the process for next year budget.
County Highway & Recycling: Lindstrom stated they are working on a job description for Pat position as this is going to be big shoes to fill.
Human Resources & IT: Lindstrom stated that he needs to have a meeting. Public Safety: Wayne Strawn II stated that they had the jail inspection and they have had a few inmates that have had medical issues. One deputy is still off. They are finally getting some information on the body cameras for the deputies. Rich Koch gave an update on EMA. He stated that he attended a 10-hour training class on June 28th. We currently have 16 shelters in place incase there is a disaster. A lot of them are churches and schools. He also delt with the situation in the Village of Hopewell of them having no water after receiving a call from Marty McLaughlin. Public Transportation: Lueders reported they can not get any funding until the State’s Attorney gets the Title VI Policy completed. They are currently not able to get any bills paid. Airport: Gauwitz reported they are hoping to get all their construction projects completed by the end of the year.
Comm. Mental Health: Lueders reported they had a meeting last week with Gateway Services. Donna Augustyn-Sloan would also like to hold a mental health training.
Economic Development & Enterprise Zone: Nothing to report.
ETSB: Mclaughlin reported the next meeting will be July 20th at 6:00 PM. Health Dept.: Nothing to report.
Human Services Transportation Comm.: Nothing to report.
Marshall-Putnam Extension: Nothing to report.
Regional Office of Education: Nothing to report.
Tri-County Opportunities: Balensiefen reported the next meeting is July 26th and they will be working on a grant program for foster grandparents.
Upper IL River Valley Development Authority: Bakewell reported they did not have a meeting.
Zoning & Land Use: Stash reported that they have narrowed the Henry Bridge project down to one.
Various Correspondence:
Chairman Kroeschen reported that the new IRS mileage rate is .625 as of July 1, 2022.
Public Comments:
Keith Barth was present and expressed his concerns about the gravel pit that is by Pattonsburg with about 50-70 semi loads going by each day and questioning about the permits and zoning.
At 11:00 A.M. it was moved by Gauwitz and seconded by Stash to adjourn the meeting.
8/11/22 It was moved by McLaughlin and seconded by Lueders to approve the 7/14//22 minutes as presented. Vote shows: all ayes, 0 nays, 4 absent. Motion carried.
https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/2022.07.14-Board.Minutes.pdf
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